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Media Man Blog: Billy Corgan’s music fame helped his NWA return to the Chase in St. Louis. NWA 74 is there next (Miami Herald)
NWA president Billy Corgan continues to make history thanks to his alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins.
Last year the NWA presented its 73rd anniversary show (NWA 73) at the Chase, becoming the first pro wrestling group to utilize the historic venue in St. Louis, since 1984.
How?
Because, as Corgan noted, someone working in a key position at the Chase Park Plaza Hotel is a fan of The Smashing Pumpkins. Take advantage of it and rightfully so. The NWA will do it again with NWA 74 on Saturday and Sunday via FITE TV from that Chase Khorassan Ballroom.
Plenty of talent and fan interaction during the two-day extravaganza.
Here is my video interview with Corgan.
“Wrestling at the Chase” was a weekly program during the territory days of professional wrestling. The brainchild of legendary promoter and hall of famer Sam Muchnick, the weekly pro wrestling series aired from May 23, 1959, to September 10, 1983. The show was promoted by the St. Louis Wrestling Club, a member of the National Wrestling Alliance.
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Greg Tingle
NWA...the name on the marquee says Wrestling. Well written and explained article that the majority of readers will get. We've always enjoyed the wrestling and music connection, that the WWE started pushing circa 1984 with Hulk Hogan and friends, which was known as the Rock N Wrestling connection, and that was part of the bridge that some wrestling later became known as "sports entertainment". Michael P.S Hayes may have been the original wrestler that did the whole rock star - wrestler thing, with music videos (Bradstreet U S.A), and the like, and also 'Exotic' Adrian Street with Miss Linda did a couple of music videos so. Then the late Randy "Macho Man". Savage followed suit and the Road Warriors would come out to the ring to 'Iron Man' by Black Sabbath! Back to the NWA, great to see 'The National Treasure' Nick Aldis back on the NWA 74 card, even if he's not in the official main event. The fans are a big part of who is a star and is "over" per kayfabe industry banter. Hopefully at the upcoming NWA event it's a Win-Win-Win (for the wrestlers / promoters / business associates, the fans and the industry). Here's to great action and a quality and enjoyable experience for all. Cheers from Sydney, Australia.
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Monday, August 15, 2022
Blog: AEW: Fight Forever wrestling videogame
AEW: Fight Forever wrestling videogame
Developed by YUKE’s Co, Ltd., creators of numerous, multi-million unit selling wrestling games, AEW: Fight Forever combines that nostalgic arcade-wrestler feel with innovative All Elite Wrestling finishers and tandem offensive moves. All Elite Wrestling is currently taking TNT and TBS networks by storm every week with their Rampage and Dynamite shows, featuring some of the biggest legends to enter the ring plus a stable of brand new, high-flying, AEW talent. AEW: Fight Forever brings the best of the best from that talent roster together in one game! Online co-op wrestling is going completely next level in Fight Forever with Tag Team matches that feature sequences of team maneuvers performed with simple commands. A deep career mode, wrestler customization, signature AEW arenas, multiple match types and more match types than you can count, including some good ol’ fashioned, unsanctioned fun, all await!
AEW Fight Forever
Has WWE 2K met its match?
THQ Nordic
ALL ELITE WRESTLING is finally getting its long-awaited video game. Titled AEW Fight Forever, this is the wrestling promotion’s first fully-fledged console game, hopefully serving as a worthy competitor to the WWE 2K series.
It’s also developer Yuke’s first professional wrestling project since creating WWE 2K19 in 2018, after working on WWE games for over 18 years. With that in mind, there’s a lot of excitement for the upcoming game. Here’s everything we know about it so far.
MATCH TYPES
Single Matches
Tag-Team
3-Way
4-Way
Ladder Matches
Casino Battle Royale
Falls Count Anywhere
Unsanctioned Lights-Out (allows use of weapons)
Exploding Barbed Wire Déath Matches
WHO IS THE AEW FIGHT FOREVER DEVELOPER?
Yuke’s, the Japanese team that worked on WWE games since 2000 is in charge of developing AEW Fight Forever. The studio ended its partnership with 2K in 2019 and began working on the AEW game shortly thereafter.
Given the developer’s rich history in developing professional wrestling games, expectations for the upcoming AEW game are through the roof.
WHAT IS THE AEW FIGHT FOREVER ROSTER?
AEW Fight Forever
Thunder Rosa, Abandon, and Yuka Sakazaki perform in a triple-threat match.
The full roster for AEW Fight Forever has yet to be revealed, but there are several wrestlers confirmed to make an appearance:
Abandon
Adam Cole
Adam Page
Chris Jericho
CM Punk
Cody Rhodes
Darby Allin
Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D.
Hikaru Shida
Jade Cargill
Jon Moxley
Jungle Boy
Kenny Omega
Kris Statlander
Nyla Rose
Owen Hart
Pentagon
Thunder Rosa
Yuka Sakazaki
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Wrestling News: "Judo" Gene LeBell - Tributes. October 9, 1932 - August 9, 2022
"Judo" Gene LeBell - Tributes. October 9, 1932 - August 9, 2022
Greg Tingle, publisher and media agent
“Judo” Gene LeBell. October 9, 1932 - August 9, 2022. In over four decades of following and sometimes participating in mixed martial arts, I've never known of anyone more legit. The masters master. Exchanging gifts with students Roddy Piper & Ric Drasin. Thank you. R.I.P - Greg Tingle
Shayna Baszler, mixed martial arts/pro wrestling (in top photo with Gene LeBell):
“I won every R-E-A-L fight I ever had & was penniless. I LOST every R-E-E-L fight I ever had and made millions” — Judo Gene trying to convince me to quit fighting and go into Hollywood stunt work. I’m still calling it a double wrist lock, just so you know.
Chuck Norris
It’s with immense sadness to hear about the passing of a great man and dear friend, Gene LeBell. I’ll always remember the special times we shared together.
Rock Rims, author of a number of books about Southern California wrestling:
“The World’s Toughest Nerd” is how I described “Judo” Gene LeBell while being interviewed for the documentary “18th and Grand”.
It was a way of describing the opposing on-screen and off-screen personas of Gene, but whichever persona you were exposed to or appreciated most, there’s no denying that he was a memorable part of growing up for millions of people.
While some of us involved with the 18th and Grand documentary knew for quite some time that Gene had been having health issues and his passing comes as no surprise to us, we are no different than anyone else in that it is hard to say goodbye.
It’s been a long couple of days and I’m going to grab some sleep, but tomorrow I will post a more fitting tribute and profile on Gene and his involvement with the Southern California wrestling scene.
For now, I will say that Gene lived a long and fruitful life, and did so on his own terms. That is all than anyone can ask for, and more than most achieve. RIP
Paul Lazenby, actor stuntman:
My hero.
My teacher.
My inspiration.
My unfailing reminder that I am ugly and nobody likes me.
My friend.
RIP to the world’s toughest man, Judo Gene Lebell.
I’m going to miss the hell out of you.
Jay Tan, MMA promoter:
I’d known ‘Judo’ Gene LeBell was a legend long before I moved out to the West Coast, let alone before getting to meet him. So when he started working our U of MMA shows as a ringside judge, and he actually knew my name, that was one of those moments which 17-year old me wouldn’t believe. Level unlocked.
Gene was a champion, legend, and pioneer in every sense of the word. Not just a guy known and beloved in the SoCal fight and entertainment industry, but a name in global martial arts. First televised mixed fight on TV (vs. Milo Savage, 1963). Pro-wrestling and grappling world champion. Certainly one of the most celebrated stuntmen in film and TV, and an everlasting presence in combat sports history. There’s names to remember, and then there’s names you just can’t forget. Put Judo Gene in the latter category.
But he could also disarm with charm. The man was well in his 80’s by the time I got to meet him, and by that point, he was enjoying the surf of his life along the way. He’d roll into our shows with a big bag of candy to share, maybe a few iron-on patches or cauliflower ear pins to give out, and his dear wife Midge by his side. He always feigned like he was about to tell a joke, or was looking for a way to pull a prank (even if he wasn’t). His reputation preceded him, and if you knew his name, you knew that this octogenarian could still break your bone or put you to involuntary sleep at will. But he also liked to play the clown, and it was this gentle-yet-mischievous persona that lightened the atmosphere.
I’d say they broke the mold with Judo Gene, but chances are he did it himself. They just don’t make ’em like him anymore. RIP.
Jack Gill, stunt coordinator:
Gene LeBell has passed away. Gene had the biggest heart for all people and our business and gave back at every chance he could. He has been imprinted in everyone that was fortunate enough to meet him and know him. God Speed Gene. I know you’re doing wheelies on a dirt bike in heaven right now.
Adam Pearce, pro wrestling:
Godspeed, “Judo” Gene LeBell. Grateful for your innumerable contributions and for the equally innumerable laughs over the years. None of us are as ugly as you told us… every time you saw us!
Joseph Lee Michael, fighter:
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen just found out tonight that we have lost another Icon, Mentor, Papa ! Uncle Judo Gene Lebell very Sad News my condolences to his Family and all the Warriors that this Beautuful Mentor Talented Loving Soul has touched and instilled something positive in your Life ??. May he continue to watch over all of us Amen. like he has Always I know you have touched so many Individuals life ! It was a true honor to have met you , thanks for the Patches and those Monday Night Training sessions with Gokor and Always being so kind at The Fights while you Judged.
JE Snowden
RIP Gene LeBell. I wrote about Gene in my book SHOOTERS, a man so tough he wore a pink judogi just hoping someone would give him some crap.
Also, his instructional taught the truly deadly holds like the nose rip.
What a character he was.
George Fitzgerald, mixed martial arts:
I awoke this morning to the very sad news that Gene LeBell had passed away. Judo Gene LeBell, or simply Uncle Gene to those who knew him, was a giant of the Martial Arts world for many years and he was widely acclaimed as the Toughest Man Alive!! A teacher to the greats, including Bruce Lee, he appeared as a stuntman or actor in 100s of movies and TV shows.
Ever since my late teacher and friend Larry Hartsell introduced me to him in 2005 at the Black Belt Festival of Martial Arts in Los Angeles, Uncle Gene was the very first to send me a Christmas card and one of his famous patches every year, right up until the last few years when his health was faltering.
Uncle Gene, may you Rest In Peace
Cris Cyborg Justino, mixed martial arts:
Judo Gene Lebell impacted so many lives through his kind, caring, and loving soul. It is through those memories his legacy will become legendary and forever remembered. RIP and prayers to all who loved him #rip #ripgenelebell #ripjudogene #judogene
Teal Piper, wrestler, daughter of Roddy Piper:
Uncle Gene, there wasn’t a man dad respected more. U trained him & others that became the best of the best. We will always remember your contributions to the world of Judo, wrestling & stunts. Hope you’re having a laugh w/ dad right now. It was an honor to know u. #RIPGeneLebell
Triple H, wrestling:
Gene LeBell remained a towering figure in the history and expansion of mixed martial arts and sports entertainment. A teacher to many of the sport’s greats, his influence is felt throughout @WWE to this day. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this time.
All Elite Wrestling
AEW joins the wrestling world in mourning the passing of “Judo” Gene Lebell. Our thoughts are with his family, his friends and his fans.
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