(Pro) Wrestling Reality with Dr. Mike Lano

ANTIRADIO.NET PRESENTS: WRESTLING REALITY #39

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 11:29:00 -0700

WRESTLING WREALITY #39
State of the Indies: CCW and PWG incredible shows discussion, WWE's version of ECW and Summer Slam, Hogan and Lita slow down RAW and are all the former WCW stiffs holding back the really talented guys of TNA like Samoa Joe, Danials, AJ, Kaz and more? Phantom Blue world tour in Japan, Guam and Malasia. Roller Derby Hall of Fame 3 days last weekend.

California Championship Wrestling returns Saturday

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 13:48:00 -0700

California Ch Wrestling returns for it's 2nd big show this Saturday, 7:30 pm at Pleasanton County Fairgrounds air conditioned building with a huge California Rumble battle royal plus many other stars and surprises. www.californiachampionshipwrestling.com

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Inside Out: How Corporate America Destroyed Professional Wrestling

WRESTLING REALITY # 38 w/ Doctor Mike Lano - CCW show Khali and more

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 12:46:00 -0700

WRESTLING WREALITY # 38 California Championship Wrestling debut show a smashing success! Vinnie Massaro pins Adam Thornstowe in 5 star tourny finals to claim CCW belt in an incredible match in Pleasanton, CA. Huge MMA show in L.A. coming up and WWE/TNA ppv thoughts(does anyone deserve to pay to see Kennedy v Bautista)? MTV's weekly W Society X a big GO, tapings hopefully start this September!

Late news: > KHALI STILL ADVERTISED FOR TONIGHT
- WWE are still advertising The Great Khali for tonight's pay-per-view on
their website while reports which surfaced on the Internet yesterday
suggested that Khali has been taken out from the PPV and is being replaced
by the Big Show. Khali, along with Bobby Lashley were the latest two people
who apparently failed the WWE Wellness drug program and their injuries or
'medical issues' are only a cover up of the real story. Kurt Angle is also
rumored to be suspended due to failing the program which is why he was taken
off television.
-Mike Lano reporting

Wrestling Reality #37 with Dr. Mike Lano - ECW Returns

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 10:46:00 -0700

Listen or download mp3 Wrestling Wreality #37 Big return rundown of 41st annual CAC awards weekend in Vegas for which I'm CAC's photographer; thoughts on the new, watered-down ECW. Ups for some of WWE's legends DVDs. MMA news, and portent of Vitor Belfort phone interview to come. Huge L.A. Forum MMA show coming up!

ANTI RADIO PRESENTS - WRESTLING REALITY #36

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Wed, 10 May 2006 14:35:00 -0700

WRESTLING REALITY #36 Debut CCW (California Championship Wrestling) show in Pleasanton recapped as well as the huge MMA and Sumo events next month at the Oakland Arena, WWE house show in San Jose attended last night results and haps: Torrie Wilson doing a dreezopkeezick / dropkick?! And more on Dhalip Singh the accidental murderer and in-ring slug.

ANTI RADIO - WRESTLING REALITY #35 - CCW, UFC, WWE

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 09:56:00 -0700

Wrestling Wreality Radio Show Recap
The debut of California Championship Wrestling and Strike Force(return) upcoming shows were discussed(Saturday, May 6 7:30 at the Pleasanton, CA Fairgrounds and June 1st at San Jose's HP Arena respectively), show dedicated as always to good friend Annie Calvello; TNA reminder the first airing is Thursdays with a repeat after UFC Saturdays still, WWE next Friday in San Jose and the next night in Sacramento with good seats still available, Salute to last weekends quarterly Burbank, CA TV/Movie star/Wrestling legends convention; and a woe to those promoters who rip off legends and fans.(Dr Mike Lano reporting)

Wrestling Reality #34 with DR. MIke - Wrestlemania Recap

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 07:07:00 -0700

Wrestling Wreality podcast: Show dedicated to Richard Dawson, thoughts on Wmania events and Randy Orton's suspension, Ann Calvello in passing continues to make press in Sports Illustrated and other national publications, Ring Of Honor does boffo business during Mania week, Daniel Puder interview forthcoming right here and we'll ask him the tough questions plus any you submit.\

WWE WRESTLEMANIA 22 REPORT
-Michelle Williams sang America the Beautiful.Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler introduced the show, then threw to Michael Cole and Tazz.

1 -- KANE & BIG SHOW vs. CARLITO & CHRIS MASTERS - WWE Tag Team Title match

Pretty much a squash. Late in the match, Masters tried to break up a chokeslam attempt, but hit Carlito by mistake. The heels bickered afterward.

WINNERS: Big Show & Kane to retain the WWE Tag Team Titles in 6:00.

STAR RATING: *

-Coach interviewed Shawn Michaels backstage. Coach asked if after all that's happened, he regrets what he said to Vince McMahon. Michaels said he never regrets telling the truth. He said tonight you won't get the typical five-star Michaels match. He said you're going to get a new HBK and he's going to put Vince through his own personal hell.

2 -- RIC FLAIR vs. MATT HARDY vs. SHELTON BENJAMIN vs. ROB VAN DAM vs. FIT FINLAY vs. BOBBY LASHLEY -- Money in the Bank Ladder match

Ross and Tazz called this interpromotional match. Best fan sign: "Flair needs an escalator." Shelton leaped over the top rope onto three wrestlers at ringside for an early highspot. Hardy suplexed Flair off the ladder. Flair's legs landed awkwardly on the bottom rope. Flair was helped out of the ringside area by two officials, grabbing at his knee and screaming in pain. Looked like worked selling. Shelton moved out of the path of an RVD Rolling Thunder. Shelton went for a sunset flip off the ladder and with the help of Hardy and Finlay, took Lashley to the mat. At 6:00, Flair limped back to the ring to a round of applause. Flair threw a barrage of chops at Shelton and Hardy, then climbed the ladder. He reached for the briefcase, but Finlay knocked him to the mat with his stick thing. Lashley knocked Shelton and Finlay off a ladder by bashing them with another ladder. Lashley then gave Shelton his finisher. Lashley then climbed the ladder, but RVD did a springboard dropkick with a chair into Lashley's back. An "RVD" chant broke out. Deservedly so. Cool spot. RVD hit a Five-Star Frogsplash off the ladder onto Finlay at 11:00. An "ECW" chant broke out. RVD reached for the briefcase. Shelton springboarded onto the ladder from the top rope in a cool spot. They fought on top of the ladder. Harrdy set up another ladder and climbed it. Shelton shifted over to punch him. RVD tipped them over and they both bumped to the floor. RVD then climbed to the very top of the ladder and got the briefcase. On the replay, Hardy's late bump looked pretty harsh.

WINNER: RVD in 12:00.

STAR RATING: ***1/4 -- Good highspot match. Not epic, but a good second match on the card. The right person won. Ric Flair would have been another good choice. This sets up RVD cashing in the title shot at the ECW PPV top give that event a needed marquee main event.

-Josh Matthews interviewed Gene Okerlund about the Hall of Fame. Okerlund said he built up a heck of a bar tab last night. Orton interrupted and gave Okerlund a hard time for being a Hall of Famer for holding a mic for 35 years. Okerlund said "Good grief!" and left. Orton then said he planned to become World Champion tonight. Batista tapped Orton on the shoulder. He reminded Orton that it doesn't matter who wins because the winner is just holding the title until he comes back. He said he's feeling pretty good and will be back pretty soon. He said by WM23 he will be champion again. Not the most ambitious of timelines.

-Howard Finkle introduced the Hall of Famers inducted last night: Gene Okerlund, Sensational Sherri (w/Ted DiBiase), Tony Atlas, Verne Gagne, William "The Refrigerator" Perry, and the Blackjacks. Vicki Guerrero and Chavo Guerrero walked out on behalf of Eddie Guerrero. Finkle acknowledged at the start that Bret Hart chose not to be there. (Bret, by the way, gave a really classy speech last night at the Hall of Fame ceremony. He said what needed to be said about Survivor Series '97 without dwelling on it, and really did a good job of showing he has moved on in life with his emotional acknowledgment of his new wife in Italy.)

3 -- JBL vs. CHRIS BENOIT - U.S. Hvt. Title match

A fan held up a sign that said "JBL is God!... Awful!" Benoit hit a series of suplexes early on JBL. JBL taunted Benoit with an attempted Three Amigos. Benoit fought out of it after two. The match slowed down as both men struggled to get up. At 8:00 Benoit then sent into Three Amigos as Cole said, "This is how it's done!" JBL grabbed the ref to block another Benoit suplex. JBL went for the Clothesline from Hell, but Benoit ducked and slipped JBL right into a Crippler Crossface at 9:00. The crowd popped and JBL rolled on top of Benoit and grabbed the bottom rope for the three count.

WINNER: JBL in 9:00 to capture the U.S. Hvt. Title.

STAR RATING: ** -- Okay, but not a particularly ambitious match.

-Ross introduced Joey Styles, calling him the voice of ECW and an expert at calling Hardcore Matches. He said, "He deserves to be here." Styles said he was about to lose his WrestleMania virginity.

4 -- EDGE (w/Lita) vs. MICK FOLEY - Hardcore Match

The crowd chanted "Foley, Foley" early in the match. He hung Edge upside down in the corner and ran at him. Edge came back early and hit him with a street sign. He slidekicked the sign into Foley's face. Edge speared Foley, but ended up hurt and his arm had a gash. Foley took off his first flannel shirt and revealed a Cactus Jack t-shirt and red flannet. He also revealed that he was wrapped in barbed wire. He unwound it to use as a weapon. He tied Edge in the ropes, then he pulled out the barbed wire wrapped baseball bat. Lita jumped on Foley from behind. Foley clotheslined Edge and Lita over the top rope at the same time. As Foley charged Edge at ringside, Edge armdragged Foley into the stairs. He followed by whipping Foley into the stairs. Foley went knees-first into them and flipped over to the floor. When Foley returned to the ring, Edge slidekicked him to the floor. Edge took a table out from under the ring. Edge squirted Foley with lighter fluid. Foley punched Edge. Lawler asked if Edge planned to set Foley on fire. Styles said, "You think?" Foley piledrove Edge for a two count. Lita distracted Foley as he was about to hit Edge with a chair. Edge then DDT'd a distracted Foley for a two count at 9:00. Edge hit Foley with a barbed wire baseball bat. Foley may have had a couple layers of clothing to absorb some of the sharp edges, but Edge then went to the face and scraped Foley, who began bleeding. Edge scored a two count. Edge pulled out a bag of thumb tacks and poured them into the corner of the ring. Foley reversed Edge with a back suplex onto the tacks. Edge sat up with tacks sticking out of his back. A bloody Foley pulled out Mr. Socko, wrapped him with fire, and then gave Lita a Mandible Claw. She landed on the floor and bled from her mouth. Foley then bashed Edge with the barbed wire baseball bat at 13:00. Foley sat and smiled with his face covered in blood, a vintage Cactus Jack pose. Foley squirted lighter fluid on a table. Lita hit him in the knees with a barbed wire baseball bat. She squirted more fluid on the table, then set it on fire. Edge speared Foley through the ropes and off the apron through the table on fire. That called for a vintage "Oh my God!" from Styles. Edge rolled off of the fire right away, then draped his arm over Foley for a three count. Foley and Edge were both slow to get up. Edge left first. Then Foley accepted an ovation from the crowd.

WINNER: Edge in 15:00.

STAR RATING: ***3/4 -- Good hardcore style match. WWE doesn't do that much hardcore anymore, so it means something. The match built well and didn't waste any stunts without a semblance of selling.

-Sharmell and Booker stressed out about their upcoming Boogeyman match. Paul Birchill shouted something to startle them. Eugene was dribbling a basketball. When he got to 98, DiBiase kicked. DiBiase pulled away the money he was tempting Eugene with, and Eugene cried. Fabulous Moolah and Mae Young were sitting off to the side. The camera revealed Gene Snitsky sucking one of Mae's feet, playing off of his real-life foot fetish. Goldust then told Booker they are all freaks. He advised Booker to take the worms and put them in his... then he whispered something to Booker. He said that's the only way he can beat him. Booker said, "Tell me you didn't just say that!" He called him a freak. Mae was hanging on Goldust.

-A commercial aired for Backlash.

-Todd Grisham interviewed two women in the crowd who won tickets through a Snickers contest. They also got all the Snickers they could eat. One had eaten five, another six. Good to know.

-They showed Joe Theisman in the front row.

5 -- BOOKER T (w/Sharmell) vs. BOOGEYMAN

Sharmell distracted Boogeyman giving Booker a chance to hit him from behind. She tagged out to Booker immediately and he pounded away at Boogeyman. An early "boring" chant broke out, deservedly so. Boogeyman is good with the ring intro and the post-match stuff, but between the bells, he's about as inept as it gets. Boogey fought back with a double crossarrm strike to the throatt, then threw a sloppy basic kick. He ducked a Booker scissors kick then forearmed Booker. Boogey stuffed his mouth with worms. Sharmell was going to strike Boogey from behind with a staff. He turned around in time and shoved worms from his mouth into her mouth. She screamed and ran away. Boogey then hit Booker with a chokeslam/powerslam move.

WINNER: Boogeyman in 5:00.

STAR RATING: neg. * -- Really sloppy, and not enough gross sideshow stuff to make up for it.

-A recap aired of the Trish Stratus-Mickey James storyline.

6 - TRISH STRATUS vs. MICKEY JAMES -- Women's Title match

Mickey and Trish exchanged some early stiff chops. Mickey then applied a half boston crab. The crowd was popping for Mickey and booing Trish's offense. Ross acknowledged the fans surprising reaction, saying they are being defiant. Mickey knocked Trish off the top rope with a cool move, let out a psycho screech, and then scored a two count. The crowd wanted a three count. Trish reversed Mickey into a pinning move for a two count. Mickey went for a head scissors and smiled at her positioning on Trish's face. Trish turned it into a powerbomb. Trish went for the Matrix duck, but slipped on the mat. Mickey went for a crotch claw on Trish. That got a pop. Mickey smiled. A move into the ropes was messed up. The crowd chanted "You F---ed Up!" Mickey then used the Chick Kick to finish off Trish.

WINNER: James in 9:00 to capture the Women's Title.

STAR RATING: ** -- Solid match. The messed up move at the end hurt a little, but good effort and intensity. Mickey stole the show with her facial expressions.

-The McMahons were backstage. Vince was flexing. He said it was time for the first ever family prayer. He said God doesn't like him and he doesn't like God, but he's managed to be successful without his approval. He said God didn't intend him to have a Herculean body at age 60. Shane and Linda looked up and made funny faces. Steph had a hard time not cracking up at her dad's comical prayer. He ended with an "Amen" and "Hallejullah."

7 -- UNDERTAKER vs. MARK HENRY -- Casket Match

Taker showed early energy in going after Henry. As per the classic formula, the heel then took over for sustained offense for several minutes with a few comeback teases by the babyface along the way. Henry made the first attempt to roll Taker into the casket. How cool would that have been if Henry rolled Taker into the casket at 3:30 and closed the lid. Streak over. Against Mark Henry. Henry dove at Taker, but Taker moved to the side. Henry slid through the ropes feet-first and into the casket. He dragged Taker into it. They both fell into the depths of deep casket and disappeared. They fought out of it and back into the ring. Taker slammed Henry to the mat hard out of the corner when henry was standing on the second rope punching him. Taker then thbrew Henry through the ropes onto the lid of the casket. Taker did a big running dive over the top rope and over the casket onto Henry at ringside. Cool spot. Taker then gave Henry a Tombstone and rolled him into the casket for the win. Cole declared the Taker undefeated streak is still alive. Tazz said it was a physical match, which is code for it being a bad match. It wasn't bad, though, at least not compared to expectations.

WINNER: Taker in 9:00.

STAR RATING: *1/2 -- Not a classic by any means, but thanks to Taker's genuine effort, it was watchable at the least and decent at most.

-A video recap aired of the Vince McMahon-Shawn Michaels feud.

8 --� VINCE MCMAHON vs. SHAWN MICHAELS

After some early chops, Michaels threw Vince onto the announcers table. Vince rolled right into Ross's lap. Ross yelled at Michaels to get 'im. Lawler had to call the action as Ross tried to get his headset back on. There was a blown up Muscle & Fitness mag cover with Vince. Michaels used it as a weapon against Vince, crashing it over his head. It didn't look like it hurt, but the visual was fun. Ross said this might be his last broadcast, and he's going out with a blaze of glory. Spirit Squad ran out and attacked Michaels. One of them looked suspiciously like Bret Hart. Oh, it's Mikey. Kenny went for a top rope legdrop, but Michaels moved. Michaels cleared the ring of, as called them, "the idiots" with their megaphone. Michaels threw a Squader onto the other Squaders at ringside. Vince took the opportunity to recover and go after Michaels. Vince choked Michaels in the corner. Vince threw Michaels to the mat. Ross said McMahon overcame the U.S. Government and media giant Time Warner and Ted Turner. Vince choked Michaels with a belt. McMahon set up Sweet Chin Music. Michaels recovered in time and chopped Vince in the chest a few times. He nipped up, then went to the top rope and hit the flying elbow to Vince's chest. Ross said he landed on Vince's black heart. "If he has a heart, I sweat it's black." Michaels stomped the mat to signal Sweet Chin Music. Shane McMahon bashed Michaels with a kendo stick. Shane did his stupid dance that Spirit Squad inadvertently make fun of. Then Rosss said: "What in the hell is Vince McMahon doing? He's taking his pants off," said Ros. Vince dropped his pants, but as Vince bent over, Michaels shoved Shane's face into Vince's ass. Michaels gave Vince a low blow. Michaels handcuffed Shane to the middle rope. Shane pulled out a key, but Michaels yanked it away and threw it into the crowd. Michaels mocked Shane's stupid dance, then whipped him six times with the cane. At 10:00 Michaels gave Vince a stiff chairshot.. Ross said, "Harry Carray heard that in Heaven." Michaels stomped the mat and set up Sweet Chin Music. Vince dropped to his knees. Michaels stopped in his tracks and retrieved a ladder from under the ring. Ross said Michaels's comments earlier disturbed him because he didn't sound like himself. Michaels rammed Vince in the face with the ladder. Blood poured out of Vince's head. Ross said, "Welcome to Home Depot." At 12:00 Michaels set up the Sweet Chin Music. Vince fell to his knees again. Michaels threw two trash cans into the ring and then a table. Michaels bashed Vince over the head with a trash can. Michaels set Vince on the table, then climbed a ladder. He set up a dive, but then stopped and thought twice. Ross said maybe Michaels is having second thoughts. The crowd booed. Michaels went under the ring and grabbed a huge mega-ladder. When Shane saw it, he had a great facial expression. Michaels then set it up. Ross said it was the biggest ladder he's ever seen. Michaels put Vince's head in a trash can. The ref pretended to protest, but in actuality was stabilizing the ladder. Michaels did the DX sign and then hit a top rope elbow onto the trash can lid. The ref tried to get Vince out, but he couldn't. Vince was stuck in there. The ref called for help from the back. The can finally came off. Michaels tossed the ladder out of the ring. Ross said Michaels had snapped and reverted back to a place he thought he would never be. Michaels then did another DX signal and then blew snot on Shane at ringside. Ross said he never thought he'd see the old Shawn Michaels. Michaels grabbed Vince and told him he was going to knock his teeth down his throat. Michaels superkicked Vince in the chin and scored the pin. As Vince was being carted out, he held up his middle finger. "The devil on earth breaths!" exclaimed Ross.

WINNER: Michaels in 18:00.

STAR RATING: ***1/2 -- They put on a good show. They protected Vince from doing anything too dangerous without it being obvious. Shane was a valuable addition at ringside, playing his part well. The Shane-Vince ass-kissing was a nice touch.

-Rey Mysterio's theme song was played live by POD. A band that actually didn't get booed by a wrestling crowd. A first.

-They announced that WrestleMania 23 would be Apr. 1 in Detroit, Mich. at Ford Field.

9 -- KURT ANGLE vs. RANDY ORTON vs. REY MYSTERIO -- World Hvt. Title match

Rey came to the ring with a huge head piece. Orton stopped an early Mysterio flurry with a dropkick. Angle entered the ring and set up a back suplex. Orton grabbed Rey in the mean time. Angle gave both a german suplex. Rey took a huge bump. Rey threw Ahngle head-first into Orton's crotch. Rey caught a charging Angle with a kick to the head. The crowd booed some of Rey's offense. Rey hit a roundhouse kick to Angle's head. Rey came back a head scissors with a few extra spins. Rey then went for the 619. Angle blocked it and applied the Anklelock. The pro-Angle crowd cheered. Orton stood on the apron with a chair. The ref turned to stop him from bringing it in and didn't notice Rey tapping. Angle knocked Orton to the floor. Angle put Orton in an anklelock. Rey distracted the ref as Orton tapped. Angle went for an Angle Slam, but Orton escaped and nailed the RKO out of nowhere for a near fall. The crowd popped for that sequence. Orton limped around the ring, selling the anklelock. The crowd chanted "Let's Go Angle." Angle ran up the ropes and gave Orton a quick overhead slam. Orton rolled out of the ring. Rey went for a 619, but slipped. He recovered and hit another. In the ring he went for a bridge pin on Angle. They went into a series of near falls. At 8:00 Rey countered an Ankle suplex and then gave Orton a 619. He then hit a springboard huracanrana for the three count. Rey clutched the belt, then held it up in the corner. Chavo and Vickie met Rey on the stage and congratulated. Rey teared up on the stage as held the belt and kissed it.

WINNER: Rey in 9:00 to capture the World Hvt. Title.

STAR RATING: ***1/4 -- A good rapid-fire three-way match, but disappointingly short. It's also too bad that Mysterio won the title without beating the actual champ and without the crowd 100 percent on his side.

-Ross said whether you love Cena or hate him, he is defiant just like his fans. He said he was one of the first in his community to listen to hip hop. He said his goal was to become WWE Champion, and he accomplished it. As Ross talked, they showed Cena preparing backstage. Then they shifted to Triple H getting a massage backstage as he meditated. Ross said he believes that more fans in the arena are fans of tradition because he has more pure wrestling skills. Lawler said Hunter doesn't care if the fans cheer him. Ross agreed.

10 -- CANDICE MICHELLE vs. TORRIE WILSON - Playboy Pillow Fight

Torrie overturned the bed onto Candice in the opening minute. Torrie rubbed her dog's butt in Candice's face. Lawler said it's the new stinkface. "We could have an implosion. A good thing there's a convention of plastic surgeons in town," said Ross. The crowd was quiet. A minute later they broke out into a "boring" chant. Candice yanked Torrie's nightgown off. Out of nowhere, Torrie rolled up Candice and scored a pin.

WINNER: Torrie in 4:00.

STAR RATING: n/a -- It went five minutes too long. It felt a lot longer than four minutes. That should be edited out of the DVD.

-They went to clips of the WM22 press conference. Hunter said this would be the easiest match of his life. Cena said a true champion isn't judged by how they're admired, but how they battle adversity. He said he is an underdog going into the match, despite being champion. He told Hunter that Sunday would not be a walk-through.

11 -- JOHN CENA vs. TRIPLE H - WWE Hvt. Title match

Hunter was introduced on the stage in a Dungeon of Doom/Abdullah the Butcher electric chair flashback throne. It was an old style throne, but he had a plastic bottle of water in one of his hands. After a voiceover said, "They call him the King of Kings," Hunter's regular theme music played. He walked to the ring in a silly gladiator type outfit. Cena's ring entrance was among the most elaborate with a whole throwback to the gangster days of the cities. They had old style mobster looking guys walk to ringside with Thompson machine guns. The match began at 10:33 p.m. They locked up early. The crowd cheered Triple H. Slow opening minute or two, as they circled each other. The anti-Cena chants began, one of which could not be repeated by Ross. Ross said it was New School vs. Old School. Hunter said he has an amazing opportunity to regain the title. There were some cheers for Cena, too. Cena went on an offensive flurry and scored a two count. Mixed reaction from the crowd. Cena went into a sleeper. He whipped Hunter into the corner at 5:00. Hunter bumped over the top rope to the floor. They brawled up the rampway. Cena backdropped Hunter onto the ramp. Back in the ring, Cena went for a quick cover and got just a one count. There was a battle of "Let's Go Cena" and "F--- you Cena" chants. Hunter whipped Cena into the steps at ringside. Back in the ring, Hunter scored a two count. A few boos rang out when Cena kicked out. Lawler acknowledged the crowd being 50/50. Hunter hit a facebuster and running lariat for a two count at 9:00. Hunter followed up with a neckbreaker for a two count. Ross is doing a great job calling this match. The fact that he didn't want to leave his post as host of Raw, and that he's this good compared to all others in his field, makes it even more ridiculous that he isn't doing this every week for years to come on the WWE A-show. There was a "Let's Go Cena/Cena sucks" battle of chants going as Hunter had Cena in a sleeper. The crowd was totally into anything Cena did, either pro or con, but not Hunter. Hunter was almost an afterthought early in the match. Cena showed signs of a comeback at 14:00 with a clothesline and some punches. Hunter fired back for a kneelift. Cena fired back with a powerslam. Cena did the You Can't See Me bit. Hunter recovered during that time and countered Cena's fistdrop with a spinebuster for a two count. Hunter sidestepped Cena and applied a sleeper. Cena escaped quickly and hit Hunter with a fistdrop. he signalled to the crowd and got a mixed reaction. Cena then went to the STFU. Hunter reached the bottom rope after a few seconds. At 17:00 the ref got crushed in the corner. Hunter gave Cena a low blow with a forearm. The ref got the low blow at the same time. Hunter bent over and gave Cena the You Can't See Me signal. The anti-Cena fans popped. Hunter then did a DX chop. Hunter went to ringside and pulled out the sledgehammer. Cena kicked Hunter in the gut before he could use the sledgehammer. he charged at Hunter, but Hunter KO'd him with the hammer. Hunter draped his arm over Cena's chest. The groggy ref crawled into the ring and counted nearly to three. Hunter made another cover, but Cena lifted his shoulder again. Hunter set up a Pedigree. Cena blocked it and backdropped it. Cena then gave Hunter an FU with a smile on his face. hunter kicked out at the last split second. The crowd popped. Hunter set up another Pedigree. Cena escaped and crawled through his legs and applied another STFU. Hunter's arm dropped twice, but not three time. Hunter began to show signs of life. Then he tapped out.

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From Lano's herstory vaults:

On this date in history, Patera b Patterson for the WWF IC title and Dick Slater beat Ricky Steamboat for the US Title.

CLASSIC DETROIT RESULTS

* From The Great Detroit Promotional War of the early 70's ,, Detroit Was one of the Hot Spots For Wrestling, Feb. 24, 1973, 2 big shows took place.

COBO ARENA DETROIT Feb. 24, 1973

DOUBLE MAIN EVENT

* Dory Funk Jr. NC The Sheik DDQ

* Funk Retains NWA World Title.

* Sheik Retains U.S Title.

* Bobo Brazil & Tony Marino NC Killer Tim Brooks & Pampero Firpo

OTHER BOUTS:

* Fred Curry & Luis Martinez DEF.By DQ Kurt Von Hess & Karl Von Shotz

Hess & Shotz Retain U.S Tag Titles.

* Sweet Daddy Siki DEF. Tex McKenzie

* Mighty Igor DEF. Rick Luka

* Tex McKenzie DEF. Jim Arnett

* Dan Miller DEF. The Medic

* Kabooki DEF. Don Murry

* Lou Klein & J.B Psycho DREW Dr. Jerry Graham & Mike Loren

* Zulu DEF. Tom Reeseman

* Scott Elmore DEF. Dr. Beach

Attendence- 12,437 SELLOUT !

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Olympia Stadium Detroit Feb. 24,1973 WWA Promotion

MAIN EVENT

* Ernie Ladd & Baron Von Raschke DEF. Dick The Bruiser & The Crusher

WON WWA Tag team Belts.

* Other Bouts:

* Wilbur Snyder DEF. BlackJack Lanza

* Cowboy Bob Ellis DEF. Blackjack Mulligan

* Sailor Art Thomas DREW Jimmy Valiant

* Mitsu Arakawa & Higo Hamaguchi DEF. Bobby Bold Eagle & Billy Red Cloud

* Ricky Cortez DREW Clem Turner

* Johnny Kace DEF. Billy Goelz

ATTENDENCE- 6,569

Wrestling Reality #33 - dedicated to Ann Calvello

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 16:54:00 -0800

Wrestling Wreality radio show was dedicated to Ann Calvello, the roller derby legend who died the other day after dedicating her life to derby and wrestling and skating in 7 straight decades, the unbelievable great STRIKE FORCE caged fighting MMA show featuring Frank Shamrock destroying Cesar Gracie, breaking all San Jose gate and attendance records, Dan Puder kicking butt and your thoughts on Wrestlemania and the more favored Hall of Fame.

WRESTLING REALITY #32 w/ Dr. Mike Lano

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 08:04:00 -0800

WRESTLING WREALITY #32 - San Jose Sharktank/HP Pavillion the site for the historic first pro MMA show this Friday night with Frank Shamrock vs Cesar Gracie the main event and a super lineup including former WWE superstar Dan Puder; Request for friends and fans of Ann Calvello to send cards and anything they can spare to help with her medical expenses and medications she can't afford at: 2200 Princeton Dr #105, San Bruno, CALIF 94066. After beating brain and eye cancer over the years, she now has been told she has inoperable liver cancer that has spread thruout her body. Her bodyfriend totaled their car Friday and she has no way to even get to her doctors and is very depressed. She skated in 7 different decades and is considered the greatest heel "redshirt" derby superstar legend of all time. More WWEpy p.r. messes in the Phillippines, discussion of Mania, HOF and the big return of SNL's Main Event.
The weigh-ins for the gigantic debut MMA Shamrock-Gracie card this Friday, are tonight 7 PM at the Crowne Plaza hotel in San Jose, free and open to the public.

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Wrestling Reality # 31 with Dr. Mike Lano

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Wed, 1 Mar 2006 20:24:00 -0800

Wrestling Wreality # 31 - Show dedicated to Don Knotts, Dennis Weaver. Up to the second coverage of Stacy Kiebler getting voted off Dancing with the Stars but getting an offer to be an on-air The Insider personality, Wrestlemania line-up shaping up plus Hogan to induct Okerlund in HOFame which sold out quickly; TNA ppv gets good marks, WWE plays it smart in the Phillipines although so close to the rioting, Kiebler's final WWE appearance at Mania before she goes mainstream? Non WWE and TNA tv shows you can find on cable and satellite.

WWE STARTS DRUG TESTING PROGRAM
WWE today kicked off the Wellness Program, a
program that will have an aggressive substance abuse and drug testing
policy and a cardiovascular testing and monitoring program. The program
prohibits the non-medical use and associate abuse of prescription
medications and performance-enhancing drugs, as well as the use,
possession and/or distribution of illegal drugs by WWE Talent. Dr. David
L. Black, Ph.D., D-ABFT, D-ABCC, of Aegis Sciences Corporation,
Nashville, Tennessee. will be in charge of the testing, collecting and
shipping samples etc. WWE Superstars will be tested on a random basis
and an initial test of all talent will be considered 'baseline' testing.
No discipline will be imposed for a positive test on the baseline test.
The results of the baseline test, if positive for any prohibited
substance, will be utilized thereafter by Dr. Black to determine if use
has continued. The cardiovascular aspect of the wellness program will be
handled by New York Cardiology Associates P.C., led by Drs. Post and
Feuerbach. Under this aspect of the Program, all WWE Talent will undergo
an extensive cardiovascular stress test. Examinations and treatment will
be conducted thereafter as warranted.

> PENALTIES FOR POSITIVE TESTING
- Earlier today in Washington, DC., all WWE Superstars were in a meeting
with WWE officials to discuss the new drug testing program. Everyone in
the company was brought over to Washington - the site of the RAW
and Smackdown! tapings - for this important meeting. There will be three
penalties for those Superstars who fail the drug test. After the first
fail, the Superstar will be suspended for 30 days without pay. A second
positive test outcome will result in a 60 day suspension without pay or
will be sent to a substance abuse facility if the doctor suggests it. A
third positive test result will be the end of their WWE career as they
will be fired!

> STACY FIRST ELIMINATED IN DANCING FINALE
- Despite being a favorite with the judges, Stacy Keibler wasn't that
favorite with the fans of 'Dancing With The Stars'. After receiving a
backlash from fans of the show due to her being a former dancer and the
power of WWE marketing behind her appearance, fans voted Stacy out
midway through the finale yesterday and later voted Drew Lachey as the
winner of the 2nd season of the show with his dance partner Cheryl
Burke. Keibler is looking for a post-WWE career after her successful run
on the show and her days in WWE are pretty much numbered.

HALL OF FAME AIRING ON USA NETWORK
- WWE today announced that USA Network will be airing the Hall of Fame
ceremony on Saturday April 1st at 11PM CT, just hours after the ceremony
ends. Tickets for the show sold out so the only place to watch it will
be on USA Network. Last year Spike TV aired an hour of the Hall Of Fame,
showing Piper's and Hogan's inductions. This year USA will air an edited
version of the ceremony. Bret Hart, Gene Okerlund, Eddie Guerrero are the first
announced for the class of 2006. To date, there is no actual or physical hall of fame for WWE unlike the Iowa and Buffalo museum/halls that are non-affiliated with WWE.

Three huge days celebrating wrestling tradition in our nation's capital, the Capitol Wrestling Legends Fanfest features more than two dozen of wrestling's greatest heroes and villains, 15 of which have just been announced at http://www.CapitolLegends.com.
The Capitol Wrestling Legends Fanfest takes place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 11-13, 2006 at the Doubletree Hotel and Executive Meeting Center in Rockville, Maryland. The Baltimore/Washington, DC area is rich in wrestling history, having been a hotbed for all three major promotions: the NWA, AWA, and WWF (and it's predecessor, the WWWF.)
A weekend of fun; a "dream come true" for any old-school wrestling enthusiast, fanfest affords us an opportunity to meet, chat with and get autographs from the legendary performers from our childhood. There will be autograph signings with each of the wrestling legends, chances to get your photo taken with the wrestling greats, memorabilia displays and, basically, "everything under the sun" that a wrestling fan could want.
VIP All Access Pass holders will have exclusive access to Friday afternoon's "Early Bird" opening session and early access on both Saturday and Sunday. VIPs also have first access to all autograph signings and photo sessions, and many extras including exclusive admission to five awesome Question-and-Answer sessions!
(Plus, buy your VIP All Access Pass before May 1st and you'll qualify for a drawing where the winner will serve as special co-host for one of the Q&A sessions! How cool is that?

The VIP All Access Pass is just $109. Advance tickets are on sale now! There is also a $39 Single-Day pass available for either Saturday or Sunday's events.)
The five Q&A sessions feature some of the biggest names in pro wrestling history:

The Masked Superstar: UNMASKED! (Friday, 7pm) – Bill Eadie has made a name for himself as both a Mongol and Demolition Ax over his thirty year career. Be witness to the first-ever unmasking of the Masked Superstar, his most successful persona, as he takes your questions and talks about classic encounters with Andre the Giant, the Road Warriors, Bob Backlund, Mr. Wrestling II, and more!
One-on-One: Jim Cornette & Bobby "The Brain" Heenan (Friday, 9:30 pm) – Two of the most entertaining, knowledgeable, and successful managers of all time will team up in Rockville in what is sure to be a battle of wits. Expect to laugh until you cry as they discuss their lengthy careers in the industry and time spent with such names as Andre the Giant, the Midnight Express, Ric Flair, Jim Ross, Gorilla Monsoon, and more!

The Hart Foundation: Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart (Saturday 7pm) – “The Pink and Black Attack” helped elevate tag team wrestling to new heights during the 1980s. You will not want to miss this rare occasion as “The Hitman” and “The Anvil” discuss classic battles against the British Bulldogs, the Killer Bees, and Demolition as well as the revolutionary USA vs. Canada storyline, DX, WCW, and more!
“The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes (Saturday 9:30 pm) – Regarded as one of the best talkers and most charismatic wrestlers in history, the three-time NWA World Champion has been both wrestler and booker during a career that has spanned more than four decades. Listen to him discuss the inside story on the Starrcades and Great American Bashes as well as the inner workings of both TNA and WWE!

Jerry “The King” Lawler (Sunday 4 pm) – The King of Memphis and longtime voice of Monday Night Raw is without a doubt one of the most decorated and accomplished wrestlers of all time. Listen as he discusses his history with Jackie Fargo, Andy Kaufman, Bill Dundee, Eddie Gilbert, Bret Hart, and more. You do not want to miss out on this very rare appearance!
Tickets are on sale now at http://www.CapitolLegends.com
Book Your Rooms Now:
The Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center is the host hotel for this summer's Capitol Wrestling Legends Fanfest. The hotel is offering a special room rate of $89 per night for fanfest attendees. You must book your room by July 28, 2006 in order to receive the special group rate. A full house is expected, so please book your room in advance.
The discounted rate is available Tuesday night, August 8 through Tuesday night, August 15 -- so if you want to come early or stay late, you may still book at the special rate.

Make reservations online at http://www.Doubletree.com. Use the "Group/Convention Code" LEF in order to receive the special rate.

You may also make reservations by phone by calling 1-800-222-TREE, or call the hotel directly at 301-468-1100. When calling, make sure to tell them you're a part of the "Capitol Wrestling Legends Fanfest" group in order to receive the special rate.

You must book your room by July 28, 2006 in order to receive the special group rate.

There will be so much going on at Fanfest, even if you're local you'll want to take advantage of this great rate at a great hotel so you don't miss a moment of the action throughout the weekend.
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Please make plans now to be with us for 3 HUGE DAYS celebrating wrestling tradition in our nation's capitol!

This will make a great summer vacation!

Capitol Wrestling Legends Fanfest
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 11-13, 2006
Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center; Rockville, Maryland
Tickets on sale now at http://www.CapitolLegends.com

Wrestling Reality: MAJOR NEWS: Heat on Tommy Dreamer

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 07:22:00 -0800

Formerly ECW superstar and now WWE and OVW
agent Tommy Dreamer allegedly told CM Punk that
he could work ROH's
date last Sat. with the conditions of he couldn't be
advertised, he couldn't job, he couldn't wrestle or be
involved with anyone from TNA, and it could only be a
one time thing. From there Dreamer left to do an indie
date in England. He didn't tell anyone else in WWE
that he gave Punk permission including Johnny Ace.

The situation "exploded" at Raw on Monday. Vince and
Steph went up to Ace and gave him a bunch of heat
asking him why he let a member of WWE appear on a show
with "so many TNA stars". Even though a lot of the
wrestlers by this time knew that Punk did the ROH show
(as well as it being on the net), Ace was said to be
"blindsided" by the McMahon's approach. All the heat
then went to Punk and he told them Dreamer approved of
it, so then Dreamer got the final heat. According to
sources, guys like HHH, HBK, Hayes, and even Arn
Anderson have been all over Punk about his work rate.
Anderson goes along with HHH and says that Punk
"copies" a lot of popular moves from Japan. The
feeling is Punk's relationship with Maria "doesn't
help matters".

Wrestling Reality #30 with DR. Mike Lano

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Mon, 20 Feb 2006 07:10:00 -0800

Wrestling Reality #30 Show dedicated to the late Johnny Grunge of The Public Enemy tag team and revolutionary wrestling newsletter editor Ron Dobratz who both passed in the last few days...discussion of the important MTV Wrestling Society X tapings Dr Mike was the photographer for...Simon Inoki/WWE...No Way Out predictions and thumbs up to last week's TNA ppv(Christian Cage Captures Crown)...how to best utilize DirecTV(Puerto Rican WWC wrestling coming to Dish Network) and Comcast DVR's...wrestling on satellite radio. Tim White weekly suicide angle not funny. Pride on Fox Network...

Wrestling Reality #29 with DR. Mike Lano

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Wed, 8 Feb 2006 17:28:00 -0800

Wrestling Reality #29 - MTV, Jack Black. Nacho Libre movie. Big MMA discussion of the huge!! Shamrock-Gracie card at San Jose's HP SharkTank Arena this month preceding UFC's debut in California! . Frank Shamrock. Fury over WWE using Eddie Guerrero story line on show. Rey Mysterio to be screwed over for WM 22. Wrestlemania main events will be HHH vs. John Cena and Kurt Angle vs. Randy Orton. Taz and Cole show. TNA moving to Primetime on Thursday. Hulk Hogan farting on mic during Bubba the love sponge show. "Who gayer than Kanyon?" He comes out of the closet and announces he's gay. Vince Macmahon allegedly gropes a tanning salon worker. Stacey Keebler on the cover of Stuff magazine and much more.

Please get some heat going for the show. Just vote here. You can vote every other day!

More on the main story:

Jack Black is one of today's most well know comedic actors worldwide, with major motion picture hits like the new King Kong, Shallow Hal and School of Rock just to name a few. He's guest-hosted Saturday Night Live, had his own Tenacious D music and comedy tv shows on HBO, Comedy Central and MTV networks and because of his additional musical talents, has been a repeat MTV TRL guest host and been a host on various cable and network awards shows like the VH1 Fashion Awards. And when he signed on as the principle/lead to do the pro wrestling movie "Nacho Libre", he was sent to train to best appear to be a professional wrestler at Southern California's Ultimate University which was formerly a WWE developmental farm system as the base of the UPW promotion. Many of today's top stars from Chris Danials, Frankie Kazarian, The Ballard Twins, Samoa Joe, Victoria, Jesus Aguilar and others have either had their full training at UPW or finessed most of their wrestling career there. Even though the film concerns itself with lucha libre Mexican wrestling, it will obviously be in English and will have some famous co-stars and is expected to be a fall big grossing hit by studio executives. It's hoped in the wrestling community it makes wrestling cool again to the general public.

The Nacho Libre movie is based on the famous 1980’s luchador wrestling priest, Father Fray Tormenta. Tormenta was a priest in Mexico who began to wrestle to earn money to keep his orphanage open. Jack Black plays the luchador Tormenta and is learning the craft of professional wrestling. This movie and it's producers promise to show respect to the business professional wrestling, unlike too many other wrestling movies in the past like "Ready to Rumble" which made wrestling fans appear to be complete goofs.

UPW's Rick Bassman and Tom Howard are heading up this project to make sure that the wrestling is taken seriously. Tom Howard, the current UPW Heavyweight Champion, has personally been training Jack for the role in between his many Mixed Martial Arts and pro wrestling indie dates around the world. Howard recently won a big King of the Cage MMA event and still competes in both pro wrestling and MMA in Japan and Europe. Black has been said to have trained over two months, under the head trainer of Ultimate University and is making great strides. “Jack is taking this very seriously and is showing some potential to be a great wrestler." Who knows, maybe we will see Jack Black in UPW someday!” said Rick Bassman. Well, probably not as Black has more movie projects to film with Drew Barrymore and Wynona Ryder.

Several Southern California UPW stars will have cameos in the film itself, including Predator and Human Tornado. And we're told fresh off their hit appearances in Comedy Central's Distracted possible appearances by Chris "Curry Man" Danials, Samoa Joe and Frankie Kazarian(all SoCal residents). Older NWA and WCW fans will rejoice in seeing Beautiful Bobby Eaton who will also have a cameo in the fmovie, playing a wrestler as well. “We are glad we can provide opportunities like this for our in-house UPW superstars,” Bassman said. “These guys are going to be featured in a major feature film, and what looks to be a huge movie at that.” Wrestling fans typically help make the projected numbers for The Rock's films and this should be no different, particularly since the subject matter is actually serious wrestling treated with dignity.

Filming for Nacho Libre already began in Mexico. I'll have more, particularly on the scenes filmed in Mexico City's Lucha Libre famous wrestling museum that hopefully will be included in the movie all wrestling fans should love.

WRESTLING REALITY #28 w/ Dr. Mike Lano

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 06:25:00 -0800

WRESTLING REALITY #28 Another "Roller Derby and More" Jim Fitzpatrick(author and historian and it's available directly from Jim at jim_f_94080@yahoo.com and was published by Trafford Press) and JJ Dillon's book (available from Crowbarpress.com)book plugs, further media exposure of kfabe and carny on the Bubba the Love Sponge Sirius show plus XM's Ron and Fez and Opie and Anthony shows, WWE look at tomorrow's Royal Rumble ppv(any good matchups there?) and the deaths of El Tejano and Black Cat and their impacts on the biz were discussed by Dr Mike. Plus a look at the MTV-Kevin Kleinrock venture, the upcoming MMA show in San Jose featuring a Shamrock vs a Gracie and lots more. A fond look back at jobbers, particularly in 60's and 70's California.

WRESTLING REALITY #27 with Dr. MIke Lano

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 17:46:00 -0800

WRESTLING REALITY #27 More on Steph McM's (McMahon) and Shane's wife(Marisa's) pregnanies, Lita's boob and Stacy Kiebler on 'net's "Most Searched" list and garnering the Weep's best media, Smackdown and Raw good shows, More on Batista's surgery, Stacy Kiebler stole the entire Best Damn Show, Roller Derby book, Jerry Jarrett takes a page from Fred Blassie's salt mine books with that giant! In other freak-show news, Weep signee Giant Dhalip Singh the guy who accidentally killed wrestling student Brian Ong; a Shamrock vs a Gracie in San Jose!

Other news:
--Ultimate Warrior, whose legal name, believe it or
not, is now Warrior(formerly Jim Helwig, porn actor and chiropractor). "Warrior" according to court papers, has additionally filed a lawsuit against WWE and Vince & Linda McMahon
regarding the content of the "Self Destruction of the Ultimate Warrior" DVD.

--TNA Impact on Saturday night did a 0.8 rating,
basically its average

--Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. for TNA's
first house show on 3/17 in Plymouth, MI at ticketmaster.com

--With WWE coming to Mexico City tonight, the oldest promotion in the world: EMLL aka
CMLL has added a Perros Del Mal autograph session at 6
p.m. before its card tomorrow night at Arena Mexico.
There is definite worry that the first WWE show ever
in Mexico will put a dent in attendance for the first
Arena Mexico event of the year.

In my newspaper column poll, readers said they've enjoyed the latest Smackdown and Raw shows far more than any in months.

*K-1 sent out a press release today for what they are
billing as the first MMA event ever in California,
headlined by Frank Shamrock vs. Cesar Gracie on 3/10
at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. Also listed on the
show is the MMA debut of Cung Le and matches with
former UFC fighters Eugene Jackson and Josh Thompson.
Frank Shamrock, in his best pro wrestling heel
persona, said, "This guy came out and challenged me,
hid behind his name, hid behind his students, and now,
I'm finally gonna get a crack at him. I've always
wanted to fight a Gracie and they've always ran from
me, but suddenly, this one's gone nuts so I'm gonna
take care of him." This fight, postponed on several
occasions, is now officially approved by the state
athletic commission and tickets go on sale Saturday at
Ticketmaster.

Wrestling Reality # 26 - Roller Derby, Vince Russo Book...

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Mon, 16 Jan 2006 09:35:00 -0800

Wrestling Reality # 26 Recap of Jimmy Valiant interview the night before, more plugs for Jim Fitzpatrick's Roller Derby and More Book, Vince Russo's new book; Stacy Kiebler stealing Dancing with the Stars and it'll be Bye Bye "E" if she wins it as ABC will create shows for this star, Stephanie Mac preggers, Rena still old, Lita's a boob on the farcical sex Raw romp. Review of "Hell in an Elimination Chamber" ppv and preview of TNA ppv this weekend.

Wrestling Reality - Jimmy Valiant Interview 2006

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 20:16:00 -0800

Wrestling Reality Special - Dr. Mike Lano interviews professional wrestling legend, handsome Jimmy Valiant. They talk about everything including the Boogie Woogie mans new book Woo Mercy Daddy! The book is available here!

WRESTLING REALITY # 25 with Dr. Mike

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 19:03:00 -0800

WRESTLING REALITY # 25 - "Apologies. Problems with our rss feed server kept this cast from being delivered on time. - Discussion on the propaganda machine going full tilt on RAW overseas, Jimmy Valiant's great new book "Whoa Daddy, Have Mercy" available at jimmyvaliant.com, injury report, did Jack Brisco deck Carlito Colon, Tim White sick angle, Sting in TNA and more.
In February 2004, Guerrero became the second wrestler of Hispanic heritage(Pedro of course the first) to be WWE champion when he defeated Lesnar, a former University of Minnesota wrestling standout. Guerrero lost the title four months later which was roundly booed backstage..
In May 2004, UPN aired the Weep's(and man, are we doing that now) special "Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story." The one-hour program chronicled his childhood and his struggle with drug addiction that nearly cost him his job, family and life before his recovery and eventual gain of the WWE championship although we all groaned when the belt was taken off him far too soon, and given to a stooge like JBL.

Wrestling Reality # 24 with Dr. Mike - Sting, Tim White, WWE propoganda and more

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 07:36:00 -0800

Wrestling Reality # 24 - Discussion on the propaganda machine going full tilt on RAW overseas, Jimmy Valiant's great new book "Whoa Daddy, Have Mercy" available at jimmyvaliant.com, injury report, did Jack Brisco deck Carlito Colon, Tim White sick angle, Sting in TNA and more.

In February 2004, Guerrero became the second wrestler of Hispanic heritage(Pedro of course the first) to be WWE champion when he defeated Lesnar, a former University of Minnesota wrestling standout. Guerrero lost the title four months later which was roundly booed backstage..
In May 2004, UPN aired the Weep's(and man, are we doing that now) special "Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story." The one-hour program chronicled his childhood and his struggle with drug addiction that nearly cost him his job, family and life before his recovery and eventual gain of the WWE championship although we all groaned when the belt was taken off him far too soon, and given to a stooge like JBL.

Wrestling Reality Podcast #23 - Ric Flair arrest. Lex Lugar arrest...

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Sun, 11 Dec 2005 05:34:00 -0800

Wrestling Reality Podcast #23

PC Police, New ECW Book, Vince Russo book, the Iron Maidens, Gorgeous George. More on Flair's arrest Diamond Dallas Page vs. Jay Z. Where you can send condolences for the family of Eddie Guerrero. And tons more.

Lex Lugar Arrest - (Blog Only News)

CHARGE DETAILS
Full Name: PFOHL, LAWRENCE .W
Booking Number: 2005035064
Date of Birth: 6/2/1958
Sheriff's Custody: IN CUSTODY . .
Housing Location: PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY Address
Received Date/Time: 12/6/2005.. 19:18
Arrested By: AIRPORT PD

Case/Count Description of Charge Charged By Reason for
Arrest Severity of Charge State of Charge Bail
Information Court Appearance Date/Time Court
Appearance Location
1/1 OTHER STATE HCSO HOLD FELONY FORMALLY CHARGED $0
HOLD W/O BAIL ..
2/1 FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE HCSO WARRANT FELONY RELEASED
TO OTHER AUTHORITY $0
HOLD W/O BAIL 12/22/2005..13:30 DOWNTOWN Address

OFF TO AFGHANISTAN
- The RAW Superstars along with Vince McMahon and a very limited number
of WWE crew will be arriving in Afghanistan tomorrow for a two day trip
to meet US troops based in the region and also hold a RAW taping that
will air on Monday December 19th on USA Network. This will be the third
'Tribute To The Troops' special that WWE will be holding, with the first
two being in Iraq. During these two days, all of the Superstars and
those involved will eat, drink, sleep and spend the day the way the
troops do. There are no expensive Marriott or Hyatt hotels this time
around as everyone will experience two days in the life of an American
soldier. This is the first trip for most of the guys as the previous two
years only Smackdown! Superstars traveled to the warzones of Iraq.
MSNBC's Rita Cosby will cover the tour on her show, live from
Afghanistan.

> ANOTHER MOVIE FOR THE ROCK
- The Rock's movies may not be box office hits, but the former WWE
champion is still running on full schedule when it comes to making
movies. Recently The Rock has been linked and is expected to sign with
Disney for the movie title 'Daddy's Girl' from producers Mark Ciardi and
Gordon Gray. There's still no director or co-stars attached to the
movie, which is scheduled to start filming in the beginning of next
year. The movie is about an American football quarterback who enjoy life
with ladies and big lifestyle who all of a sudden has to take care of a
five year old girl. MTV.COM has an article, with quotes from The Rock
himself about this movie which you can read at
http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1517436/12052005/story.jhtml

FORMER WWE SUPERSTAR RETURNS
- Eddie Fatu - better known to fans as Jamal of Three Minute Warning -
has signed again for WWE and is expected to return to action after he
finishes his current commitments to other wrestling promotions. Fatu,
who is also Rikishi's brother, was released from his contract in 2003
due to personal problems. He along with Rosey were popular in their
'Three Minute Warning' role attacking females, midgets and anything that
runs into them. With Eric Bischoff, they successfully completed one of
the most talked about angles a couple of years ago on Smackdown! ruining
the Chuck and Billy gay wedding which made the national headlines. Jamal
on that day did the Samoan Drop on then General Manager Stephanie
McMahon.

CHARLOTTE NEWSPAPER DIGS UP MORE GOSSIP ON FLAIR
- The Charlotte Observer is continuing to digging up the dirt on Ric
Flair, now coming out with the story that Flair owed the federal
government $1 million in 1997, according to a statement from his
accountant. The IRS began taking from Flair's salary this year, seizing
more than $200,000 so far. Regarding his divorce case, there's also a
letter from the judge ruling that Flair must pay his soon to be ex wife
$20,000 a month until the case is settled, based on their previous
living expenses. The judge also says she'll consider freezing the
couple's assets until the case is decided, because Flair used money from
a retirement account "to get $92,000 for his girlfriend's finger." The
full article can be read
http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/entertainment/gossip/13307913.htm

SMACKDOWN! GOES TO THAILAND
- The Smackdown! Superstars will be traveling to Thailand in 2006 for a
live WWE event part of the Asia tour. The SD! crew will work at the
Impact Arena in Bangkok on Thursday February 2nd with tickets going on
sale on December 16th at 10AM local time. For more ticket information
check out thaiticketmaster.com .

RAW DELAYED IN CANADA TOMORROW
- RAW in Canada tomorrow night will not air live as TSN will be having
coverage of the Canadian Curling Trials starting at 6:30PM EST. RAW will
air on a 30 minute delay, starting at 9:30PM till 11:30PM.

Wrestling Reality # 22 with Dr. MIke Lano - Ric Flair, Iron Maidens, ECW Book, Rick Steiner...

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Tue, 6 Dec 2005 09:06:00 -0800

Wrestling Reality # 22 mp3 - Flair, Flair and More Flair. And the news ain't good. Or the allegations. Undertaker returns (yawn) and all the Survivor Series results. Iron Maidens plug plus plugs for the first ECW book out there now: John Lister's "Turning the Tables."
It's available at most on-line retailers such as B/N and Amazon. However, before ordering, it's worth checking out the website (www.turningthetables.co.uk) as there is a link on there that lets you check the latest price and availability from all the retailers so you know you're getting the best deal.

Former tag champ Rick Steiner (of the Steiner Brothers won an election to become a member of the Cherokee County (Georgia) School Board. And if you think he's not qualified, think again as he holds a B.A. in education from Michigan after a great amateur career.

Wrestling Reality # 21 with Dr. MIke Lano - MMA, TNA, PW Guerrila

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Tue, 6 Dec 2005 08:34:00 -0800

Wrestling Reality # 21 mp3 This week's show of course again dedicated to Eddy Guerrero. Dr Mike reports from a remote bunker, discussing WWE's non-mention of Eddy on last Monday's RAW, this weekend's big Survivor Series PPV, Dan Severn's MMA group results and how you can get free tix to the next one, TNA has giant big man match, and more. Huge 2 day PWGuerrilla show this past weekend.

Wrestling Reality #20 with Dr. Mike Lano - Eddie Guerrero Tribute

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:51:00 -0800

Wrestling Reality #20 - A tribute to Eddie Guerrero. The best show that Dr. Mike has done thus far in one man's opinion. Asking very hard questions and calling for a much closer look into why so many professional wrestlers are dying at such a young age.

(Professional Wrestling) Chair Shot Episode 1 w/ Michael Anthony

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:42:00 -0800

Chair Shot Episode 1 (Uncensored) - Tribute to Eddie Guerrero - Chair Shots to Vince Mcmahon and the WWE. Also discussed Sabu's terrible hotel manners, Don West should be selling Cubic Zirconia. Mike (Turtle Head) Teney should be writing wrestling books and not be in front of the camera. Austin Aries; Midget wrestler? (or I am just too used to steroid giants in that other company?) Thank JBL that there is finally competition on TV again... and much more. - Call 206-888-2555 with your questions or comments about the show.

Wrestling Reality #19 with Dr. Mike Lano -

noreply@blogger.com (Dr. Mike Lano - www.antiradio.net) — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 13:06:00 -0800

Wrestling Reality #19 Download - (Everyone at wrestling reality would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Eddie Guerrero) Description - KYOU/OpenSource radio thanked, new wrestling and roller derby books, history of Los Angeles wrestling and the great new FCW and FMLL promotions there, lucha, fan conventions, Christian(Jay Reso) to debut at TNA's ppv Sunday?! More TNA news. Bret Hart and Tammy back in the same room together?

Other news exclusively here: WWE has booked a Smackdown house show at the 30,000 capacity Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand for 3/4/06. This would be the
first ever live event for WWE in New Zealand.

* Carolina Championship Wrestling 'A Tribute To Starcade'
on 11/19 in Spartanburg, SC, headlined by Dusty Rhodes w/ Magnum TA vs.
Tully Blanchard w/ J.J. Dillon. Also on the card: Harley Race, Baby
Doll, Jeff Hardy, Tony Atlas, Chief Jay Eagle, Tully Blanchard, Jerry
Lawler, Jimmy Hart, The Barbarian, Greg Valentine, Ricky Morton,
Midnight Express with Jim Cornette, George South, Dustin Rhodes, Brad
Anderson, Terry Funk, David Flair, Tom Pritchard, Mick Foley, So Cal
Val, Ivory and Bambi. Details at
www.carolinachampionshipwrestling.com