On The Mat

Back Door to Chyna

2011-06-16T03:35:00.000-07:00

It looks like Chyna's been at it again... ummmm... I'm not really sure what to say on this that I haven't said before... here or here... I guess there's this...

So many matches...

2011-06-14T03:45:00.000-07:00

Strongman

2011-06-12T03:56:00.000-07:00

the "British Bad-Arse" Johnny Gunn

2011-06-09T03:51:00.000-07:00

Eric the Red

2011-06-07T03:44:00.000-07:00

Ib Solvang "Eric" Hansen (1 August 1934 - 16 November 1978) was a Danish professional wrestler, known by his ring name Eric the Red, who competed in North American and international regional promotions during the 1960s and 70s, including Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling, Maple Leaf Wrestling and National Wrestling Federation.

One of the major stars in the short-lived International Wrestling Association, he was one of the few to find success in the National Wrestling Alliance following the IWA's close forming a successful tag team with Pak Song in Championship Wrestling from Florida before his death in 1978.On November 8, he and Pak Song defeated Jimmy Garvin & Prince Tonga at a television taping in Tampa. Later that night at the Miami Jai-Alai Fronton, he and Pak Song would face Mike Graham & Dusty Rhodes defeating them by disqualification. Following the match, Hansen flew back to the Tampa International Airport and was driving through the Town ‘N Country area when his car stalled on West Hillsborough Boulevard. After telephoning for assistance, Hansen was struck by a car while crossing the median. His head hitting the windshield of the car, he suffered severe brain damage as well as numerous bodily injuries. Taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hansen remained in a coma for a week before he died from his injuries on November 16, 1978.

Necro Butcher

2011-06-03T03:47:00.000-07:00

"Pretty" Peter Avalon

2011-05-29T03:49:00.000-07:00

Arik Cannon

2011-05-27T03:41:00.000-07:00

Randy Savage R.I.P

2011-05-21T03:42:00.000-07:00

Esteban Molina and Cletus Blood

2011-05-08T03:33:00.000-07:00

Krackerjak

2011-05-02T03:27:00.000-07:00

I've been doing some cartoons recently for the Melbourne Australia based Warzone Wrestling. First up, is Australian National identity Krackerjak.

New NWA Champ !!

2011-04-24T18:57:00.000-07:00

My buddy the Sheik is the new NWA Champion?!

BREAKING NEWS from Jacksonville, FL: The Sheik has defeated Colt Cabana to capture the NWA World Heavyweight Title, more details to follow!

Awesome news... Congratulations to the Sheik, from "On The Mat"...

Hall Of Fame

2011-04-04T18:51:00.000-07:00

Let me just say right now... if you get this joke, you are old... or watch way too much television. I'm not REALLY sure what it says about me either.

Peice of Cake

2011-03-28T18:54:00.000-07:00

Winter is cold

2011-03-24T18:50:00.000-07:00

BAM !!

2011-03-14T18:49:00.000-07:00

TNT

2011-03-06T18:48:00.000-08:00

Massive Q

2011-03-04T18:46:00.000-08:00

Manimal

2011-02-25T00:01:00.000-08:00

This cartoon combines to of my favourite things... Crappy tv, and NWA Wrestling... thus, making this cartoon available here, makes me a happy little nerd.

Sin Cara

2011-02-24T00:49:00.000-08:00

WWE today unveiled their latest Superstar signing, Sin Cara, formerly known worldwide as Mistico. The announcement took place today during a press conference in his hometown Mexico City, where passionate fans of all ages turned out to see their favorite performer become the newest addition to the WWE roster.
Having already forged a strong international fan following, Sin Cara, known for his high-flying style and awe-inspiring acrobatics, is expected to reach new heights of global success with WWE. "Sin Cara is a tremendous performer who brings the crowd to its feet every time he steps into the ring," said Stephanie McMahon, Executive Vice President, WWE. "With us, his stardom will only get bigger and brighter."
Upon his signing, Sin Cara said, "WWE is the pinnacle of sports-entertainment. It is an honor and a thrill for me to be able to perform with the world’s best. Being a WWE Superstar will present new challenges, new mountains to climb and new competition. It is a new beginning and a new life. With that in mind, I have chosen the new name of Sin Cara in hopes to represent all the legendary Mexican masked performers and to carry the banner of their legacy to the entire world." - from wwe.com

Bigfoot

2011-02-15T00:56:00.000-08:00

Big Daddy

2011-02-14T15:04:00.000-08:00

Shirley Crabtree, Jr, better known as Big Daddy (14 November 1930 - 2 December 1997) was a British professional wrestler famous for his record-breaking 64 inch chest ( which was at one point listed in the Guiness book of Records ). Known for wearing his various Big Daddy leotards, Crabtree's original one was emblazoned with just a large "D" and was fashioned by his wife Eunice from their chintz sofa.

Crabtree, was a Rugby League player before deciding to follow in his father's footsteps, and become a professional wrestler. He became a big hit in the late 1950s and early 1960s with heel gimmicks, calling himself The Blonde Adonis, Mr. Universe and The Battling Guardsman. Crabtree won two titles in the British Wrestling Federation before he quit out of frustration and retired for roughly 15 years.

With the rising popularity of the spectacle on television (World of Sport on ITV), Shirley's brother, Max, one of the most powerful wrestling promoters in British history, brought Shirley back to wrestling with Joint Promotions under the persona he would best be remembered for.
Based originally on the character of the same name played by actor Burl Ives in the 1958 screen adaptation of Tennessee Williams' Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Big Daddy was first given life by Crabtree in the later 1970s, initially playing the bad guy. On 24 April 1976, he teamed up with Giant Haystacks, vs Steve Veidor and Tibor Szakacs (the good guys), for a tag team bout, but laterly played the good guy. A firm fan favorite, Big Daddy came to the ring in his signature Union Flag jacket and top hat to a theme tune in the form of "We Shall Not Be Moved" by The Seekers, in 1980 Shirley Crabtree recorded his own version on EMI Records backed by rock guitarist Legendary Lonnie. As Big Daddy, Crabtree would often team with many rising stars within the country including Sammy Lee ( the original Tiger Mask - Satoru Sayama ), Dynamite Kid, Davey Boy Smith, and Steven ( William ) Regal.

Though Big Daddy's weight and age precluded many more novel wrestling moves; making him a frequent user of many generic wrestling throws, body slams, etc. he would be met by cheers whenever he wrestled. Big Daddy's more famous attacks would involve his large abdomen to great effect often using "Belly-Butts" (thrusting his pelvis forward to slam his belly into an oncoming opponent) before finishing off opponents with his "belly-splash" in which he jumped vertically down onto the body of a fallen opponent. These more memorable moves in Daddy's arsenal were often met with chants of "Easy, Easy" and "Who's the Daddy" from the crowd. Even then Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was said to be a fan of Big Daddy. Tho the rumours of her belly-butting other ministers in cabinet are as-yet unfounded.

In 1982 ITV planned to build a children's TV programme around Big Daddy as a replacement for the popular Tiswas. A pilot for "Big Daddy's Saturday Show" was shot and a series announced but Crabtree pulled out at the last moment, leaving the hastily-renamed "The Saturday Show" presented by Isla St Clair and Tommy Boyd. Big Daddy also appeared as the lead feature in a comic strip in the British children's comic Buster, and appeared on at least two occasions in the wonderful British comic sports strip Johnny Cougar, which ran in Tiger ( and later, for a time in the 90s, in his own monthly comic ). Daddy even had his own annual for a couple of years in the eighties.

In August 1987, Big Daddy bowed out of the professional wrestling spotlight after a turn of events during the final moments of the match against Mal "King Kong" Kirk. After Big Daddy had delivered his belly-splash, rather than selling the impact of the finishing move, Kirk turned an un healthy colour and was rushed to a nearby hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival. Despite the fact that the inquest into Kirk's death found that he had a serious heart condition and cleared Crabtree of any responsibility, Crabtree was devastated and nevertheless blamed himself for Kirk's death. He continued to make sporadic appearances into the early 90s, but eventually retired from wrestling to spend the remainder of his days in his hometown of Halifax.

Let me go on record here, for the first time and say "I am a fan". There's a lot of nay-sayers who credit Big Daddy for the downfall of UK wrestling, and many who put his look and lack of ability as the reason that it was dropped from tv. But you know what, in watching his matches back even now, they are fun. Sure, they are generally more "sports entertainment" than wrestling... but the crowd eats them up each and every time. Every guy at the top has people trying to drag him down, but as a fan... I can say there will only ever be one BIG DADDY!

* For further information on the British Wrestling scene, and just a damn fine read, you should all go find a copy of Simon Garfield's "The Wrestling". Easily one of the best books I've ever read on pro-wrestling bar none.

Sheik vs Shatter

2011-02-01T04:30:00.000-08:00

This weekend there's going to be some crazy NWA action, as the North American Heavyweight Champion the Sheik, defends his belt against the National Champion Phil Shatter. The last time these two met the ring could not contain them... Who knows what either man will pull out this time?

( From NWA press release ) During his reign as NWA North American Champion, The Sheik has met and defeated some of the top wrestlers around the world, including NWA National Champion Phill Shatter, Carlito Colon, Savio Vega and many more. However, The Sheik's actions outside of his matches have been despicable. From attacking and knocking the NWA World Heavyweight Champion Adam Pearce unconscious with a vicious chair assault, to the throwing of fireballs at opponents, to attempting to light Phill Shatter on fire at the conclusion of their previous match, the Sheik has shown no respect for the rules of the NWA and seems intent on simply creating havoc and injury wherever he may be. In spite of this, the NWA was prepared to order a title shot for The Sheik based upon his undefeated record as North American champ against world-class competition. However, The Sheik recently lost his NWA Midwest title to Sadist in a hotly-disputed cage match. Combining that result with his prior unsanctioned violence leads the NWA to make the following ruling as it relates to The Sheik's status as No. 1 contender:

In order to retain his status as No. 1 contender and receive a title shot at the NWA World title, The Sheik must not lose either match this weekend against NWA National Champion, The Universal Soldier, Phill Shatter. Should Shatter defeat The Sheik in either of these matches, the NWA will designate a new No. 1 contender for the title, with Shatter obviously being a strong consideration for that honor. Whomever emerges this weekend as the No. 1 contender will receive a shot at the NWA World Heavyweight title on or before May 1, 2011.

This news has upset the Sheik, who believes the NWA is running scared. In a press release from the Sheik's management team, they have stated that - "Once again, Bob Trobich and the NWA have shown their true colors to the world. They are running scared of The Sheik. They are using all means at their disposal to keep him from the Ten Pounds of Gold that he so richly deserves, The NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title.

NWA National Champion Phil Shatter is given shot, after shot, after shot, but still no shot for The Sheik. The racism is clear... The NWA North American Championship does not matter when it’s around the waist of an Arab. The Sheik continues to destroy every opponent put in his path while he plots his next move, and in August 2010, NWA Wrestling Legends FanFest in Charlotte, NC - He strikes. He attacks without warning and he attacks with a vengeance. He knocks out NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Adam Pearce with a steel chair. Does he have his title shot now? NO! The Sheik chases Adam Pearce to Hollywood, CA. and attacks him again. Does he get a title shot? NO, he gets banned from NWA TV. The Sheiks response, face "NWA Golden Boy" Phil Shatter in an NWA sanctioned NO-DQ Match. Phil Shatter passes out from the pain inflicted by The Sheik. Does The Sheik get his title shot? NO!

Now Bob Trobich says The Sheik must not lose his NA title in back to back defenses against Phil Shatter to keep his place as the #1 contender. To get the title shot he’s earned many times over, Sheik must now defeat Shatter 3 times while Shatter must only defeat The Sheik once? Is this fair? Is this justice? Is this not a clear showing of favoritism toward Phil Shatter by the NWA. The Sheik has already beaten Shatter and left him unconscious in Florida, he has left Savio Vega unconscious in Puerto Rico, he has burned his face of Carlito Colon in Texas, and he has knocked out the Worlds Heavyweight Champion, Adam Pearce, to prove his point.

Bob Trobich, you have put The Sheik’s back against a wall and have signed a death warrant for your golden boy, Phil Shatter. He may call himself the "Universal Soldier", but he better prepare for this war like he’s never prepared before. Feb. 4th at NWA MidWest - Xtreme Limit in Waukesha, WI and Feb. 5th at NWA MidWest - Supreme in Streator, IL, The Sheik will wage Jihad on the NWA, and your "golden boy" Phil Shatter will fall under the boots of the Middle Eastern Madman."

Abyss

2011-01-30T19:07:00.000-08:00

Quoting Nietzsche is relation to Pro-Wrestling... it's official, I'm a twat.

Oscar ??

2011-01-29T19:10:00.000-08:00

Mark Lewin

2011-01-28T19:08:00.000-08:00

Steve Rickard

2011-01-24T15:14:00.000-08:00

Anyone who has followed this blog, and my work in general for any length of time, will know I credit two people for my love of wrestling. In my upcoming book, I sum it up as succinctly as I can, when I say "this is for my Father, who took me to my first wrestling show... and for Steve Rickard, who kept me there".

For those of you who don't know, Steve Rickard ( seen here with fellow On The Mat star Mark Lewin, with whom he shared the Australasian Tag Team Championship ) was a wrestler and promoter, specifically around the Pacific area ( New Zealand, Asia, Hawaii ) for over 30 years. I've mentioned him before here , and as I said - "He was also the first wrestler I ever met, and more importantly from an historical point of view, the man behind the "On The Mat" television show in New Zealand. The show that "hooked" me into wrestling. I owe Steve Rickard a lot... "

I've wanted to draw Steve before, but always kind of got stage fright in drawing someone I hold in such high regard.. today I persevered, and put into cartoon form pretty much how I feel ( and also perhaps how most of the girls I've ever dated do too ).

Thank you Steve, for everything.

Naomi

2011-01-22T15:39:00.000-08:00

The problem with this cartoon seemingly ( beyond the obvious ), was I had mistakenly believed that there were people actually watching season 3 of NXT. For those of you, who like the many I spoke to, who did not... this is Naomi ( Night ), she was a contestant on the show. She had a disproportionately large, but still very attractive backside. Thank-you.

Southern Rockers

2011-01-21T15:32:00.000-08:00

The Southern Rockers were one of the most popular tag teams ever in the Pacific Northwest territory. Then they broke up , and then they got back together... But I guess that's wrestling.
I've been watching quite a bit of Portland wrestling lately, and I must say, even now its still a lot of fun. Easily one of the best episodic wrestling shows ever produced. Even to this day, I still miss the territories so very much.

Spot Illustrations

2011-01-15T15:09:00.000-08:00

A couple more illos... this time "the Cat" Ernie Ladd, and "big" Scott Hall...

El Samurai

2011-01-12T15:05:00.000-08:00

Goldberg

2011-01-09T15:28:00.000-08:00

UWFI

2011-01-07T15:12:00.000-08:00

I've been watching a bit of UWFI and of RINGS lately... I'm kind of surprised I haven't seen more of it in the past. For the record, both of the History comps available from Japan, are well worth your time if you get the chance. Watching Volk Han in RINGS, and Gary Albright in UWFI is a very good use of your time.

Abdullah

2011-01-05T15:20:00.000-08:00

Chuck Liddell

2011-01-01T15:02:00.000-08:00

Mixed Martial Arts has lost one its icons, as Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell officially announced his retirement as an active fighter, and is beginning a transition into his new role with the UFC as the executive VP of business development.

Chyna's new film?

2010-12-29T15:07:00.000-08:00

Chyna is denying it, but the reports are out there that she may have filmed a new dvd in the realm of "adult entertainment"... I'm not sure WHAT I think of that, but I think this cartoon comes close... er... as it were.

Stitch

2010-12-23T15:03:00.000-08:00

There are SO many instances from my dating life where he would have come in handy too... sigh.

the Last Emperor

2010-12-20T15:00:00.000-08:00

Nicole Matthews

2010-12-13T15:15:00.000-08:00

In case you don't know, Nicole Matthews is is a Canadian professional wrestler who regularly wrestles for Shimmer Women Athletes and NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling. She currently teams with fellow Canadian wrestler Portia Perez as the Canadian NINJAs, where she is one half of the Shimmer Tag Team Champions. Just where have you been that you don't know this already?

Dutch Mantell

2010-11-15T14:52:00.000-08:00

I'm a big fan of Dutch Mantell... I have been for years. I have an illustration in his first book, and was keen to do some work for his second. Unfortunately, due to scheduling conflicts, it was not to be. Maybe if there's a third, that will change.
Pictured here are my views of the Iron Sheik, and how I imagine the conversation in the locker room went down the nite of BillDundee and Dutch's scaffold match.
Be sure and check out Dutch's website at - http://www.dutchmantell.com/

The Sheik represents

2010-11-02T15:55:00.000-07:00

George Sotiropoulos

2010-11-01T15:01:00.000-07:00

Jessie McKay

2010-10-30T15:21:00.000-07:00

It's only taken a short time for Jessie McKay to become one of the most popular female wrestlers in her home country of Australia. And no wonder. This sexy and athletic young lady has shown her ring proficiency in singles competition and tag matches...relying on technical expertise, high-flying, submission wrestling and even some brawling (if the situation calls for it!) to get the victory. After successfully touring the United States, fans who have seen this young lady in action know it is only a matter of time before she explodes onto the worldwide wrestling scene. A star in the making...Jessie McKay! ( from GLORY wrestling )

( photo credit to Gilda Pasquil )

Navajo Warrior

2010-10-29T15:56:00.000-07:00

that's BULL!!

2010-10-27T15:49:00.000-07:00

One of my all time faves... Bull Nakano.

Bull began competing in All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling (AJW) as a teenager under the ring name Bull Nakano. As a wrestler she was a villain, who often teamed with her mentor Dump Matsumoto. In Japan, she held several of AJW's singles and tag team championships. After being phased out by the company in the early 1990s, she traveled to North America, where she first competed in Mexico's Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), becoming its first World Women's Champion. In 1994, she made her way to the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), where she had a feud with Alundra Blayze over the WWF Women's Championship. After holding the title once, she also competed in World Championship Wrestling (WCW). In 1998, Nakano began competing as a professional golfer, and in 2006, she joined a tour with the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA). She has rumoured she may return to the ring for limited dates in the year ahead.

Adam Bruiser

2010-10-23T15:45:00.000-07:00

I think this may have been the first time I have drawn Bruiser Brody, and only the second time I have drawn my good friend Adam Bruiser... I think they go well together :)

Rob Terry

2010-10-16T15:47:00.000-07:00

mister J - pushing wrestling's journalistic boundaries for over 20 years

Ink Inc

2010-10-02T15:45:00.000-07:00

Roger Ventura

2010-09-25T15:41:00.000-07:00

Roger Ventura continues to impress, every time out of the gate, and his new promo video is no different. Check it out -

Cat Power

2010-09-17T15:39:00.000-07:00

Kevin Steen

2010-09-12T15:32:00.000-07:00

Go Go Coyote Zord...

2010-09-09T21:11:00.000-07:00

Vance Archer

2010-09-03T03:03:00.001-07:00

Delerious

2010-09-02T03:07:00.000-07:00

the Sheik

2010-09-01T03:08:00.000-07:00

actually, I kind of like Al...

2010-08-30T03:07:00.000-07:00

Sting... again... sigh

2010-08-28T03:04:00.000-07:00

Tarver

2010-08-25T03:03:00.000-07:00

Octagon

2010-08-18T02:59:00.000-07:00

I can't "unsee" it now...

2010-08-13T02:58:00.000-07:00

Tyler Reks

2010-08-12T03:01:00.000-07:00

Cyber Kong

2010-08-07T02:57:00.000-07:00

Eddie Kingston

2010-08-02T03:00:00.000-07:00

Black Tiger

2010-07-23T02:54:00.000-07:00

SuperTramp

2010-07-13T02:53:00.000-07:00

going to be trouble...

2010-06-12T00:04:00.000-07:00

Jimmy Snuka's daughter?

2010-06-02T00:01:00.000-07:00

"Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce

2010-05-30T00:00:00.000-07:00

CM Punk

2010-05-25T23:58:00.000-07:00

The Barbarian

2010-05-18T05:49:00.000-07:00

Kellie Skater

2010-05-15T05:48:00.000-07:00

Jardine and Jedi

2010-05-14T05:46:00.000-07:00

Fire and Flame

2010-05-12T05:43:00.000-07:00

Wrestling Anecdote 101

2010-05-08T05:41:00.000-07:00

Kimbo Slice

2010-05-02T03:46:00.000-07:00

Steve Corino and Hartley Jackson

2010-04-26T20:15:00.000-07:00

Possibly my new favourite tag team... check them out in Zero 1.

Madison Eagles

2010-04-23T20:13:00.000-07:00

—Australian wrestler Madison Eagles has made history, becoming the third ever Shimmer Champion after defeating MsChif. MsChif has held the title since April 26, 2008, after winning it from the first ever Shimmer Champ, Sara Del Rey. Madison Eagles pinned MsChif in the main event of volume 31 (April 11, 2010).

On volume 29, Madison Eagles defeated Sassy Stephie, and on volume 30 she defeated Cheerleader Melissa to become the number one contender for the title, which were taped on April 10, 2010.

Posters

2010-04-12T20:12:00.000-07:00

Sara Del Rey

2010-04-07T15:38:00.000-07:00

Masks

2010-03-25T15:37:00.000-07:00

Strong Man

2010-03-17T15:35:00.000-07:00

To be fair to the guy though, and in the interest of full disclosure... previously he did wrestle as the far more creatively named Jon Strongman.

Randy Couture

2010-03-10T20:14:00.000-08:00

Beth Phoenix

2010-03-03T20:13:00.000-08:00

Keith Jardine

2010-02-28T01:06:00.000-08:00

the other "Nature Boy"

2010-02-26T01:04:00.000-08:00

I've been watching Smoky Mountain Wrestling from 1995 recently, and the biggest revelation of it all, is the brilliance that is "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel...

Nature Boy

2010-02-25T16:41:00.000-08:00

Midnites

2010-02-18T16:38:00.000-08:00

Wanderlei Silva

2010-02-16T16:36:00.000-08:00

Lex Luthor?

2010-02-15T16:33:00.000-08:00

Bye Bye Dreamer

2010-02-10T03:22:00.000-08:00

Lazarus Volt

2010-01-30T03:20:00.000-08:00

the Renegades

2010-01-24T17:19:00.000-08:00

Kade Morgan is New Zealand’s only third generation wrestler, hence his nickname of "3G". Morgan follows in the footsteps of his uncle Rip Morgan (the last NZ heavyweight Champion of On The Mat) and great-uncle Butch of the Bushwhackers.

A graduate of the KPW "Wild 4 Wrestling" school, "The Technician" Shane Whitehead, comes from a very impressive athletic background, having eight years experience in amateur wrestling, eighteen months of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and one year of Muay Thai kickboxing already under his belt. He trained with Olympic-level wrestlers in the USA, and represented New Zealand overseas at a Commonwealth level in both the USA and Australia. Making his triumphant debut in his home town at River City Rumble in 2008, The Technician quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with. However, things turned sour following a losing streak where his opponents cheated to snatch victory from him. After one such loss to Jonnie Juice, The Technician snapped and turned his back on the fans. Frustrated at not being able to get ahead, he accepted Kade Morgan's offer to team up and enter the KPW Tag Team title tournament.

They went on to win that tournament, and become the KPW tag team belts. Cementing themselves as bona fide champions, and contenders to any belt in the South Pacific.

the Brute

2010-01-22T17:16:00.000-08:00

To clarify this one a little... Trained by his father Shane O'Rourke - who wrestled as "The Crucifier" - the Brute is a second generation wrestler who brings a "no fear" attitude to the KPW roster and uses some not-so-legal moves passed on to him by his father. The Brute is wheeled to the ring in a straitjacket by his attendants, accompanied by the lovely Nurse Payne, as much for his protection as the audience's!

As a subject of experimental "positive associational" therapy, the Brute can be kept calm by focusing on his "lovely one" - a small soft toy possessed by the lovely Nurse Payne. In the right hands, this seemingly harmless little doll can serve to temper the Brute's wild rages and keep him calm enough to focus on the job at hand - usually battering an opponent!

Miles D'Rock

2010-01-19T17:12:00.000-08:00

From KPW commentator, and bastion of integrity to the world of professional wrestling, Blair "the Flair" Rhodes - "I feel compelled to point out in Mr D'Rock's defence that he recently ran the New York Marathon."

In all likelihood, Mr. D'Rock is in far better shape than I ever will be. A "friend" once said, upon watching Terry Funk wrestling during his ecw run - "you know J, the only way you will ever be that thin by the time you get to that age... will be if you are dead". Ahhh... friends.

Max "the Axe" Damage and Queen Hollie

2010-01-17T17:00:00.000-08:00

Hollie may not be the "Most Dangerous" Queen, nor may she be my favourite Evil Queen ( Brandi will always have that spot ), but this is not to say that she doesn't have much merit herself. A manager of perennial challenger to the KPW title, Johnny Juice, she remains always a force to contend with at ringside, and backstage ( where her tantrums and dummy spits are becoming now legendary ). Currently being stalked by an unknown assailant, even Queen Hollies icy resolve seems to be thawing as uncertainty reigns.

Will it end in tears or triumph for the leader of "Team Pretty" though... only time will tell. And believe me, that time draws nigh... she will meet her "stalker" on "Off The Ropes", Sunday 31st January. Stay tuned for more.

Whetu the Maori Warrior

2010-01-15T16:55:00.000-08:00

I've mentioned KPW in the past... but recently, I have also been drawn into their new tv show "Off The Ropes" ( which I assume is a take on the old NZ wrestling show "On The Mat" ).

The show reminds me a lot of the old territorial days of wrestling, and presents itself in a family friendly, basic, no-nonsense style of grappling that I for one miss. Check them out, and watch their show online at - http://www.offtheropes.co.nz/home/

"Irishman" Mike Ryan

2010-01-13T16:53:00.000-08:00

Shadow Phoenix

2010-01-11T19:02:00.000-08:00

Arguably one of the best high-flyers in the world today, and sporting what I believe may be the best outfit in wrestling today, Shadow Phoenix has made his return to Australian Wrestling. Australia, Japan, North America... Be sure and check him out, wherever you may see him... you won't be disappointed.

Tim Sylvia

2010-01-06T18:59:00.000-08:00

Nasty Boys

2010-01-04T19:00:00.000-08:00