Post by Chicago Sucks! on Aug 25, 2009 23:09:19 GMT -6
The Rap Sheet - from the Mad Conservative
Intergalcatic Wrestling Federation
8/23/2K9 Springfield, IL
My boss says they should just cancel the state fair for a full year...
The views expressed by me are solely my own and do not reflect the views of any professional wrestling organization. First, I need to say this to guys like the one who claims to have nine years of experience in the wrestling business. For someone to tell me I have no right to criticize what I'm seeing in the ring when I've never been a wrestler...well who the heck are you to criticize the food at a restaurant when you've never been a chef, who are you to criticize how your kids are educated at school when you've never been a teacher, who are you to criticize how your car is serviced when you've never been a mechanic, who are you to criticize your medical care when you've never been a doctor, who are you to criticize a politician when you've never held public office? I could keep listing professions and services where you've never held a job in that you griped about and that would make you a big time hypocrite. So don't tell ME not to critique anything with wrestling, when on the other hand are crapping on a bunch of other things you've never held employment in. I've watched the sport for 25 years now, and I'd have to have a MASSIVE learning disability to not have picked up anything during that span of time - and if I had such a thing I wouldn't have a bachelor's degree from college I'd be living off social security from the federal government in a nursing home. Anyone else that tells me not to say anything about what I see...I suggest you start emailing the owners of the major wrestling news sites that write reviews of the weekly WWE and TNA shows and demand THEY stop. They won't however, cause they'll print their letters then make them into national laughingstocks.
The Illinois State Fair this year was hit hard by bad weather, where five days of it were rained on, and one of those had tornadoes run thru the area thus hurting overall attendance. My boss thinks the fair should be cancelled, because it is a money loser and has been in decline for years. They did raise admission fees to help offset the costs due to the massive budget deficit which should had been done years ago. The grandstand lineup was rather weak this year, with the Lynyrd Skynyrd starting the fair and finishing with Heart & the Bangles. But the last day of the fair was supposed to be Nat and Alex Wolff from Nickelodeon's The Naked Brothers Band and that got cancelled. Guess who they decided to fill the slot with?
Yes, the IWF. For SOME reason, they decided to bring them back again after another disaster of a show two years ago which prompted me to send the fair manager a letter and DVDs. And for some reason, WMAY decided to sponsor this thing. Something I did was hand out PWN fliers to people in my section saying if this show bombs this flyer is for a better wrestling show. Hopefully some of them attend. The ring they used tonight was made of mostly wood, except for the posts. Wood? Yep wood, in fact the same kind used for the first UVW show. And the turnbuckles? WHITE TOWELS and duct tape! WTF?? They can't blame the heat this time however, low 70s and the ring is in the shade. So outside conditions are excellent.
I should note for regular views of the Nose Bleed Seats program that we are finally going to restart podcasts and tapings soon. For those who've never seen the show head to myspace.com/thenosebleedseats - our newest episodes are being hosted on Yahoo Video - search on the keyboards Nose Bleed Seats Wrestling.
Live from the IL State Fair Grandstand. Your ring announcer is left-wing extremist hack Obama-lapdog apologist christophobe "The Pit-Yorkee" Jim Leach that learns everything the hard way. And this is the last place I'd ever think he'd be at...and it looks like he's regained a lot of the weight he lost a few years ago. Remarkably the draw at the start is something between 600-750...but I dunno how many stayed for the whole thing though. The radio also drew four names to be guest managers for the wrestlers, but only ONE of them showed up. Johnny Armandi is announced as a former WCW ref.
Itch Coma Weider vs. Crazy Clown - Itch admits he has not wrestled for two years and this is his first match back as an active wrestler. Crazy Clown I guess is subbing for Boink or else his costume was lost at the airport, as he's wearing a bunch of toilet paper and a maintenance uniform. The clown stalls until Itch gets two from a rollup. Clown dives to the mat as Itch tries to lockup...huh? A botched drop toe hold? Clown whip to the corner and a slap in the head drops Itch. HUH? Clown rubs his rear in his face, Itch gooses him. Then the Clown starts fondling Johnny Armandi. Itch and the Clown proceed to make fun of the ref for several minutes until Itch finally kicks Clown in the corner, whip to the corner, and does a bronco buster. Itch makes a wish and kicks him, legdrop gets two...and I didn't see a kickout. Second one misses and I'm wishing this thing would end as Itch and the ref go outside again. Zzzzzzzz. Clown slaps the ref, and the ref misses a clothesline. If it was Robbie McCain he would had MURDERED this guy by now. Itch asks "if he's a ref, why is he wrestling?" I yell back "YOU'RE THE WRESTLER WHY AREN'T YOU WRESTLING???" END THIS THING ALREADY!!! Clown slams the ref, puts Itch on top and counts a fall.
WINNER: Itch Coma Weilder pin -> 13:05 mins.
WTF was this??? This was NOT a wrestling match! Heck, Joey Eastman wouldn't had put this kind of comedy act on his Totally Tool shows! Itch throws Clown in the ring, what it's NOT over? Itch finally shuts off the cheesewiz factory for real this time with a kneedrop and pin. I did warn people what they were gonna get.
WINNER: Itch Coma Weilder pin -> 13:40 mins. -****
Itch says if we're having fun...several people shout NO! That's 20 minutes I'll never get back. And this gave that horrible tag match from Rampage a run for its money on WMOTY. And some folks are already getting up and leaving. Getting the kids into the show is one thing but at the cost of driving off the teens and adults who BRING the kids with them there is NOT an even trade. Worst opening match I've ever seen. NEXT!!!
Sebastian Stardust vs. Sir Sid Jr. - From what I could find on Stardust, he wrestles in the Tennessee area. Google comes up with nothing on Sir Sid which I'm not sure if the name is correct. Lockup, hip toss is botched up as Stardust holds on and hits a lariat and a bulldog, neckbreaker gets two. Stardust whip to the corner but misses the charge as Sid chokes away. Sid with a clothesline and goes to work on the leg. Two minutes in and there's more wrestling in this match than in the entire last match! Sid with a whip, hip toss, headlock, hair yank. Sid kicks the leg, double legdrop, chop, whip to the corner but eats a boot. Stardust attacks the leg and Sid rolls out. Sid blows another hip toss (who trained him?) sending Stardust face first. Stardust with a clothesline, pickup...FINAL FALL gets TWO? Stardust goes to a powerbomb and that gets the pin. Sir Sid Jr., if that's what his name is, needs to learn how to do a hip toss. May I suggest the NBS Pro Wrestling Training Center in Decatur?
WINNER: Sebastian Stardust pin -> 5 mins. +*1/2
Gino Latino vs. Dewey Dawson - I have never seen a Gino Latino match that was any good and he played a big part in stinking up the fair in 2004 and killing NMW's chances of getting the slot permanently. He was also carrying some Caribbean belt which may or may not be a real title. Whoa, they used a local wrestler? And Dewey Dawson no less who just retired! Geez Gino can't hop on the ropes without slipping. Dewey with a headlock, shoveoff and the wig comes off. I wondered why he was keeping that thing on. Ahem, quick review, take Golddust's hair, Bret Hart's gear, the personality of Rico Constantino, subtract the wrestling abilities and you get Gino Latino. Some fans are saying get on with it. Dr. Evil chant...though I don't get the reference at all. Dewey gets a wristlock, and into the ropes. Hammerlocks and headlocks traded, Dewey with a shoulderblock, clothesline and Gino bails. Gee not doing the happy act today Gino? Dewey would normally be doing the Booger persona and you'd really have a gimmick match here. Gino with a rake, but Dewey with an armdrag goes to work on the arm. Gino with a poke, Gino pounds him in the corner, whip crash. Gino snap mare, kneedrops, bites, snap mare elbow gets two. Gino with a leg choke, rear chinlock, Dewey elbows out and gets a clothesline, dropkick for two. Dewey rams him in the corner five times, and Gino rams himself five more...oh that's retarded. And he falls flat, I yell MOONSAULT! Dewey goes up, moonsault MISSED! CRAP! Gino with a rollup, the tights and the ropes for the pin...ah crap! Match of the day, only because Dewey can wrestle unlike other people.
WINNER: Gino Latino pin -> 13:10 mins. +**1/4
"Nasty Boy" Brian Knobbs vs. TJ Powers - Knobbs is subbing for Hacksaw Jim Duggan who for some reason isn't here. Jim Leach acts shocked Knobbs is 340 pounds. Knobbs has a hardcore title belt with him. Powers is someone who got into the PWI 500 for a few years but never made it to WWE or WCW. Powers throws a fit over the fans yelling "nasty" and keeps bailing. Powers grabs the mike and says he's already been paid so he'll leave if the folks don't shut up. The fans do not, Powers keeps evading Knobs and starts walking away, Knobbs chases him down and bashes him into the stage then blasts him with chair. And the referee counts them BOTH out at this point. Geez ref, why would you not try to get them both back in the ring so the match would START?
NO WINNER: Double Countout -> 2:10 mins. DUD
Waste of time here. Knobbs gets the trash can and bashes Powers with it, but misses a charge to the post. Powers blasts Knobbs with the can but Brian fires back then fetches a plastic table. It's not wood, and it's not gonna break. Table in the corner and Powers attacks, Knobbs shoves him into the table and drops the thing on his body. NEXT!
The Barbarian vs. The Bouncer - Bouncer gets the mike and wants someone to watch his keg. Bouncer does some sort of an armdrag and goes to work on the arm. Barbarian pounds him down, stands on him, and makes a wish. Headbutt gets two. Barbarian chops away, blows kisses to the crowd then resumes pounding and chopping away. Choke, then a kick to the groin! Whip to the corner, Bouncer moves and tries a ten punch that looked weak. Barbarian pokes him in response, and BOOTS him down for the pin. Extended boring squash.
WINNER: The Barbarian pin -> 7:10 mins. *
Barbarian kicks Bouncer in the groin again before leaving, but decides to chairshot him on the way out. Dave Kelm takes over the announcing, and he is very slim and trim unlike Leach.
Bobo Brazil Jr. vs. Ronnie Vegas w/ Greg Valentine & Koa Marie - I happen to notice the ropes are slanting inward and are not even, which means the posts are bowing inward...which means there's a potential problem with the ring. Valentine is on crutches as his left leg is braced up so he's here as a manager. I discovered that Bobo Jr. is in his mid-50s now. Some fan tries to get in the face of Vegas and Kelm starts worrying about getting police involved. Kelm then starts asking the wrestlers questions, geez this isn't your talk show! Hammer says Vegas is gonna give him the wrestling lesson of his life. Gee, if that were true this would be a five star match and he would be the best trainer in the country...but he's not. Vegas slams the women in the crowd calling them pigs and says they don't compare to Koa Marie. Lockup and shove Brazil and Vegas gripes about pulling his bald spot. Brazil with a hammerlock and works the arm. And we're three minutes into the match with not much happening. Vegas with a rake then complains about cameramen as Hammer chokes Brazil. Vegas chokes in the corner and slugs him down. Rear headlock and rake of the back by Vegas, Bobo fires back, whip to the corner Brazil misses the charge and the ROPES COME APART! Oh boy did I call it! Johnny Armandi had to rush up and get the rope back on the post. They trade chops as Vegas rakes him and makes it harder for Armandi's repair work. Somehow he gets the rope back on, but the ropes are really loose. GET A WRENCH! Vegas feeds Brazil to be choked as this has become a farce. Vegas pounds him down, legdrop gets two. Vegas tries a nerve hold, Brazil up fires a headbutt, does some sort of a shoulderblock for two. Couple more headbutts get two as suddenly Brian Knobbs & Barbarian rush out to attack Brazil and this is over. Yep.
WINNER: Bobo Brazil Jr. DQ -> 8:25 mins. DUD
They whip Brazil in the corner and double clothesline him. TJ Powers comes back out wielding a chair to chase the heels out. Wasn't HE a heel earlier? Well Vegas brags about getting revenge for what Brazil did 5-6 years ago putting him through a table and today he brought out backup. Knobbs wants to fight some more and says they have two but they have four. Powers brings out Rikishi as their partner and this leads into...
Ronnie Vegas, Brian Knobbs & Barbarian vs. Rikishi, Bobo Brazil Jr. & TJ Powers - I'm expecting the ropes to break again when one of these big guys hit them...and they are pretty loose. Either that or the ring to collapse. Rikishi is carrying what they said was the IWF Midwest title, which considering we don't know if they ever run apart from the fair show the relevance of the belt. He's also promising a stinkface for somebody. Knobbs asks if he's licensed to wrestle today, "WE DON'T HAVE A STATE COMMISSION!" Rikishi and Vegas start, and Rikishi pounds him down as the heels stall. Vegas tries to leave and Powers cuts him off, slam, legdrop but hurts himself somehow. Huh? Oh yeah, it's a wooden ring. Vegas with a rake, tag Knobbs. Whip to the corner and clothesline, ropes didn't break. Barbarian in and thrusts Powers. Powers is choked in the corner. Knobbs back in and rams him into Barbarian's boot, head vice. Slam, elbow misses and Bobo's tagged in. Whip to the corner, elbow Brazil. Vegas takes a headbutt, then heads are cracked together. Rikishi in and goes after Vegas, Knobbs tosses Bobo to the post, Knobbs comes in and plots a move with Vegas but then turns on him with a lariat. Powers nails Barbarian with a chair, Brazil takes Barbarian out to the track and bashes him against a car, Armandi for no particular reason decides to stop being a ref and jump on Rikishi's back but gets crushed in the corner. Rikishi gives the ref the pitstop from Knobbs, stinkface for Vegas, stinkface for the ref. And the match is thrown out with no announced decision. Nothing like a big nonsensical schmozz to send the crowd home happy huh? Way to put an examination point on a BAD show Ronnie.
NO WINNER: No Contest -> 9 mins. DUD
The Verdict: Bigger stage, bigger stench, bigger squander, bigger clusterfrick. Giving Ronnie Vegas a bigger stage and more money was the absolute wrong thing to do and this demonstrates clearly to anyone who was there he has no business running at the state fair. If this is what passes for a state fair wrestling show, maybe they SHOULD cancel the entire thing. So, if you wish to help bring better wrestling to the IL State Fair, please send your emails to - Amy.Bliefnick{a]illinois.gov - if you attended the show you should tell her what you thought of the event and suggest a different promotion that you regularly attend. Cause I'll be darn if this crappy IWF garbage ever gets another slot to run in this town here again. I will be sending her ANOTHER DVD of this crapfest and samples of the other CI feds.
BTW, that rant at the start of this rap sheet - DO NOT justify a bad wrestling show by citing how many years you've been in the business then backhand us for not liking it cause people WILL STOP coming back and take their business elsewhere. Geez, I'm having to seriously DEVALUE experience in favor of RESULTS.
COLOSSAL FAIL. Thumbs WAY WAY down. Amy Bliefnick, do not EVER do business with this guy again.
Intergalcatic Wrestling Federation
8/23/2K9 Springfield, IL
My boss says they should just cancel the state fair for a full year...
The views expressed by me are solely my own and do not reflect the views of any professional wrestling organization. First, I need to say this to guys like the one who claims to have nine years of experience in the wrestling business. For someone to tell me I have no right to criticize what I'm seeing in the ring when I've never been a wrestler...well who the heck are you to criticize the food at a restaurant when you've never been a chef, who are you to criticize how your kids are educated at school when you've never been a teacher, who are you to criticize how your car is serviced when you've never been a mechanic, who are you to criticize your medical care when you've never been a doctor, who are you to criticize a politician when you've never held public office? I could keep listing professions and services where you've never held a job in that you griped about and that would make you a big time hypocrite. So don't tell ME not to critique anything with wrestling, when on the other hand are crapping on a bunch of other things you've never held employment in. I've watched the sport for 25 years now, and I'd have to have a MASSIVE learning disability to not have picked up anything during that span of time - and if I had such a thing I wouldn't have a bachelor's degree from college I'd be living off social security from the federal government in a nursing home. Anyone else that tells me not to say anything about what I see...I suggest you start emailing the owners of the major wrestling news sites that write reviews of the weekly WWE and TNA shows and demand THEY stop. They won't however, cause they'll print their letters then make them into national laughingstocks.
The Illinois State Fair this year was hit hard by bad weather, where five days of it were rained on, and one of those had tornadoes run thru the area thus hurting overall attendance. My boss thinks the fair should be cancelled, because it is a money loser and has been in decline for years. They did raise admission fees to help offset the costs due to the massive budget deficit which should had been done years ago. The grandstand lineup was rather weak this year, with the Lynyrd Skynyrd starting the fair and finishing with Heart & the Bangles. But the last day of the fair was supposed to be Nat and Alex Wolff from Nickelodeon's The Naked Brothers Band and that got cancelled. Guess who they decided to fill the slot with?
Yes, the IWF. For SOME reason, they decided to bring them back again after another disaster of a show two years ago which prompted me to send the fair manager a letter and DVDs. And for some reason, WMAY decided to sponsor this thing. Something I did was hand out PWN fliers to people in my section saying if this show bombs this flyer is for a better wrestling show. Hopefully some of them attend. The ring they used tonight was made of mostly wood, except for the posts. Wood? Yep wood, in fact the same kind used for the first UVW show. And the turnbuckles? WHITE TOWELS and duct tape! WTF?? They can't blame the heat this time however, low 70s and the ring is in the shade. So outside conditions are excellent.
I should note for regular views of the Nose Bleed Seats program that we are finally going to restart podcasts and tapings soon. For those who've never seen the show head to myspace.com/thenosebleedseats - our newest episodes are being hosted on Yahoo Video - search on the keyboards Nose Bleed Seats Wrestling.
Live from the IL State Fair Grandstand. Your ring announcer is left-wing extremist hack Obama-lapdog apologist christophobe "The Pit-Yorkee" Jim Leach that learns everything the hard way. And this is the last place I'd ever think he'd be at...and it looks like he's regained a lot of the weight he lost a few years ago. Remarkably the draw at the start is something between 600-750...but I dunno how many stayed for the whole thing though. The radio also drew four names to be guest managers for the wrestlers, but only ONE of them showed up. Johnny Armandi is announced as a former WCW ref.
Itch Coma Weider vs. Crazy Clown - Itch admits he has not wrestled for two years and this is his first match back as an active wrestler. Crazy Clown I guess is subbing for Boink or else his costume was lost at the airport, as he's wearing a bunch of toilet paper and a maintenance uniform. The clown stalls until Itch gets two from a rollup. Clown dives to the mat as Itch tries to lockup...huh? A botched drop toe hold? Clown whip to the corner and a slap in the head drops Itch. HUH? Clown rubs his rear in his face, Itch gooses him. Then the Clown starts fondling Johnny Armandi. Itch and the Clown proceed to make fun of the ref for several minutes until Itch finally kicks Clown in the corner, whip to the corner, and does a bronco buster. Itch makes a wish and kicks him, legdrop gets two...and I didn't see a kickout. Second one misses and I'm wishing this thing would end as Itch and the ref go outside again. Zzzzzzzz. Clown slaps the ref, and the ref misses a clothesline. If it was Robbie McCain he would had MURDERED this guy by now. Itch asks "if he's a ref, why is he wrestling?" I yell back "YOU'RE THE WRESTLER WHY AREN'T YOU WRESTLING???" END THIS THING ALREADY!!! Clown slams the ref, puts Itch on top and counts a fall.
WINNER: Itch Coma Weilder pin -> 13:05 mins.
WTF was this??? This was NOT a wrestling match! Heck, Joey Eastman wouldn't had put this kind of comedy act on his Totally Tool shows! Itch throws Clown in the ring, what it's NOT over? Itch finally shuts off the cheesewiz factory for real this time with a kneedrop and pin. I did warn people what they were gonna get.
WINNER: Itch Coma Weilder pin -> 13:40 mins. -****
Itch says if we're having fun...several people shout NO! That's 20 minutes I'll never get back. And this gave that horrible tag match from Rampage a run for its money on WMOTY. And some folks are already getting up and leaving. Getting the kids into the show is one thing but at the cost of driving off the teens and adults who BRING the kids with them there is NOT an even trade. Worst opening match I've ever seen. NEXT!!!
Sebastian Stardust vs. Sir Sid Jr. - From what I could find on Stardust, he wrestles in the Tennessee area. Google comes up with nothing on Sir Sid which I'm not sure if the name is correct. Lockup, hip toss is botched up as Stardust holds on and hits a lariat and a bulldog, neckbreaker gets two. Stardust whip to the corner but misses the charge as Sid chokes away. Sid with a clothesline and goes to work on the leg. Two minutes in and there's more wrestling in this match than in the entire last match! Sid with a whip, hip toss, headlock, hair yank. Sid kicks the leg, double legdrop, chop, whip to the corner but eats a boot. Stardust attacks the leg and Sid rolls out. Sid blows another hip toss (who trained him?) sending Stardust face first. Stardust with a clothesline, pickup...FINAL FALL gets TWO? Stardust goes to a powerbomb and that gets the pin. Sir Sid Jr., if that's what his name is, needs to learn how to do a hip toss. May I suggest the NBS Pro Wrestling Training Center in Decatur?
WINNER: Sebastian Stardust pin -> 5 mins. +*1/2
Gino Latino vs. Dewey Dawson - I have never seen a Gino Latino match that was any good and he played a big part in stinking up the fair in 2004 and killing NMW's chances of getting the slot permanently. He was also carrying some Caribbean belt which may or may not be a real title. Whoa, they used a local wrestler? And Dewey Dawson no less who just retired! Geez Gino can't hop on the ropes without slipping. Dewey with a headlock, shoveoff and the wig comes off. I wondered why he was keeping that thing on. Ahem, quick review, take Golddust's hair, Bret Hart's gear, the personality of Rico Constantino, subtract the wrestling abilities and you get Gino Latino. Some fans are saying get on with it. Dr. Evil chant...though I don't get the reference at all. Dewey gets a wristlock, and into the ropes. Hammerlocks and headlocks traded, Dewey with a shoulderblock, clothesline and Gino bails. Gee not doing the happy act today Gino? Dewey would normally be doing the Booger persona and you'd really have a gimmick match here. Gino with a rake, but Dewey with an armdrag goes to work on the arm. Gino with a poke, Gino pounds him in the corner, whip crash. Gino snap mare, kneedrops, bites, snap mare elbow gets two. Gino with a leg choke, rear chinlock, Dewey elbows out and gets a clothesline, dropkick for two. Dewey rams him in the corner five times, and Gino rams himself five more...oh that's retarded. And he falls flat, I yell MOONSAULT! Dewey goes up, moonsault MISSED! CRAP! Gino with a rollup, the tights and the ropes for the pin...ah crap! Match of the day, only because Dewey can wrestle unlike other people.
WINNER: Gino Latino pin -> 13:10 mins. +**1/4
"Nasty Boy" Brian Knobbs vs. TJ Powers - Knobbs is subbing for Hacksaw Jim Duggan who for some reason isn't here. Jim Leach acts shocked Knobbs is 340 pounds. Knobbs has a hardcore title belt with him. Powers is someone who got into the PWI 500 for a few years but never made it to WWE or WCW. Powers throws a fit over the fans yelling "nasty" and keeps bailing. Powers grabs the mike and says he's already been paid so he'll leave if the folks don't shut up. The fans do not, Powers keeps evading Knobs and starts walking away, Knobbs chases him down and bashes him into the stage then blasts him with chair. And the referee counts them BOTH out at this point. Geez ref, why would you not try to get them both back in the ring so the match would START?
NO WINNER: Double Countout -> 2:10 mins. DUD
Waste of time here. Knobbs gets the trash can and bashes Powers with it, but misses a charge to the post. Powers blasts Knobbs with the can but Brian fires back then fetches a plastic table. It's not wood, and it's not gonna break. Table in the corner and Powers attacks, Knobbs shoves him into the table and drops the thing on his body. NEXT!
The Barbarian vs. The Bouncer - Bouncer gets the mike and wants someone to watch his keg. Bouncer does some sort of an armdrag and goes to work on the arm. Barbarian pounds him down, stands on him, and makes a wish. Headbutt gets two. Barbarian chops away, blows kisses to the crowd then resumes pounding and chopping away. Choke, then a kick to the groin! Whip to the corner, Bouncer moves and tries a ten punch that looked weak. Barbarian pokes him in response, and BOOTS him down for the pin. Extended boring squash.
WINNER: The Barbarian pin -> 7:10 mins. *
Barbarian kicks Bouncer in the groin again before leaving, but decides to chairshot him on the way out. Dave Kelm takes over the announcing, and he is very slim and trim unlike Leach.
Bobo Brazil Jr. vs. Ronnie Vegas w/ Greg Valentine & Koa Marie - I happen to notice the ropes are slanting inward and are not even, which means the posts are bowing inward...which means there's a potential problem with the ring. Valentine is on crutches as his left leg is braced up so he's here as a manager. I discovered that Bobo Jr. is in his mid-50s now. Some fan tries to get in the face of Vegas and Kelm starts worrying about getting police involved. Kelm then starts asking the wrestlers questions, geez this isn't your talk show! Hammer says Vegas is gonna give him the wrestling lesson of his life. Gee, if that were true this would be a five star match and he would be the best trainer in the country...but he's not. Vegas slams the women in the crowd calling them pigs and says they don't compare to Koa Marie. Lockup and shove Brazil and Vegas gripes about pulling his bald spot. Brazil with a hammerlock and works the arm. And we're three minutes into the match with not much happening. Vegas with a rake then complains about cameramen as Hammer chokes Brazil. Vegas chokes in the corner and slugs him down. Rear headlock and rake of the back by Vegas, Bobo fires back, whip to the corner Brazil misses the charge and the ROPES COME APART! Oh boy did I call it! Johnny Armandi had to rush up and get the rope back on the post. They trade chops as Vegas rakes him and makes it harder for Armandi's repair work. Somehow he gets the rope back on, but the ropes are really loose. GET A WRENCH! Vegas feeds Brazil to be choked as this has become a farce. Vegas pounds him down, legdrop gets two. Vegas tries a nerve hold, Brazil up fires a headbutt, does some sort of a shoulderblock for two. Couple more headbutts get two as suddenly Brian Knobbs & Barbarian rush out to attack Brazil and this is over. Yep.
WINNER: Bobo Brazil Jr. DQ -> 8:25 mins. DUD
They whip Brazil in the corner and double clothesline him. TJ Powers comes back out wielding a chair to chase the heels out. Wasn't HE a heel earlier? Well Vegas brags about getting revenge for what Brazil did 5-6 years ago putting him through a table and today he brought out backup. Knobbs wants to fight some more and says they have two but they have four. Powers brings out Rikishi as their partner and this leads into...
Ronnie Vegas, Brian Knobbs & Barbarian vs. Rikishi, Bobo Brazil Jr. & TJ Powers - I'm expecting the ropes to break again when one of these big guys hit them...and they are pretty loose. Either that or the ring to collapse. Rikishi is carrying what they said was the IWF Midwest title, which considering we don't know if they ever run apart from the fair show the relevance of the belt. He's also promising a stinkface for somebody. Knobbs asks if he's licensed to wrestle today, "WE DON'T HAVE A STATE COMMISSION!" Rikishi and Vegas start, and Rikishi pounds him down as the heels stall. Vegas tries to leave and Powers cuts him off, slam, legdrop but hurts himself somehow. Huh? Oh yeah, it's a wooden ring. Vegas with a rake, tag Knobbs. Whip to the corner and clothesline, ropes didn't break. Barbarian in and thrusts Powers. Powers is choked in the corner. Knobbs back in and rams him into Barbarian's boot, head vice. Slam, elbow misses and Bobo's tagged in. Whip to the corner, elbow Brazil. Vegas takes a headbutt, then heads are cracked together. Rikishi in and goes after Vegas, Knobbs tosses Bobo to the post, Knobbs comes in and plots a move with Vegas but then turns on him with a lariat. Powers nails Barbarian with a chair, Brazil takes Barbarian out to the track and bashes him against a car, Armandi for no particular reason decides to stop being a ref and jump on Rikishi's back but gets crushed in the corner. Rikishi gives the ref the pitstop from Knobbs, stinkface for Vegas, stinkface for the ref. And the match is thrown out with no announced decision. Nothing like a big nonsensical schmozz to send the crowd home happy huh? Way to put an examination point on a BAD show Ronnie.
NO WINNER: No Contest -> 9 mins. DUD
The Verdict: Bigger stage, bigger stench, bigger squander, bigger clusterfrick. Giving Ronnie Vegas a bigger stage and more money was the absolute wrong thing to do and this demonstrates clearly to anyone who was there he has no business running at the state fair. If this is what passes for a state fair wrestling show, maybe they SHOULD cancel the entire thing. So, if you wish to help bring better wrestling to the IL State Fair, please send your emails to - Amy.Bliefnick{a]illinois.gov - if you attended the show you should tell her what you thought of the event and suggest a different promotion that you regularly attend. Cause I'll be darn if this crappy IWF garbage ever gets another slot to run in this town here again. I will be sending her ANOTHER DVD of this crapfest and samples of the other CI feds.
BTW, that rant at the start of this rap sheet - DO NOT justify a bad wrestling show by citing how many years you've been in the business then backhand us for not liking it cause people WILL STOP coming back and take their business elsewhere. Geez, I'm having to seriously DEVALUE experience in favor of RESULTS.
COLOSSAL FAIL. Thumbs WAY WAY down. Amy Bliefnick, do not EVER do business with this guy again.
