by Daniel Johnson Cousin Bubba vs. Austin James Cousin Bubba takes some verbal abuse in this clip from Pro Wrestling International (PWI) when heel Austin James mocks him for being a pig farmer and says he could beat him anywhere,… Read More ›
Old School Flashback
Old School Flashback: Mad Man Pondo Tears Apart Johnnie Walker
by Daniel Johnson Mad Man Pondo vs. “Gentleman” Johnnie Walker Gold is on the line in this encounter from Pro Wrestling International (PWI). Mad Man Pondo (at the time with flowing black hair as opposed to now) comes into this… Read More ›
Old School Flashback: The Heart Throb Wrestles The Gambler
by Daniel Johnson The Heart Throb vs. The Gambler This Pro Wrestling International (PWI) match sees The Gambler (no, not WCW’s Gambler) against The Heart Throb (no, not Antonio or Romeo). As for the competitors even commentator “The Real Deal”… Read More ›
Old School Flashback: Dallas James Nearly Brands Apollo
by Daniel Johnson Dallas “Tornado” James vs. Apollo This Pro Wrestling International (PWI) match pits cowboy wrestler Dallas “Torando” James, who is accompanied by his tag team partner Austin James, against Apollo (not to be confused with the more famous… Read More ›
Old School Flashback: Dragon Slayer Wrestles Johnnie Walker at PWI
by Daniel Johnson Dragon Slayer vs. “Gentleman” Johnnie Walker This 1996 bout comes from Pro Wrestling International (PWI) based in Indianapolis, Indiana. It features Wrestlecrap’s “The Real Deal” RD Reynolds on commentary long before he founded his wildly popular website…. Read More ›
Old School Flashback: Barry Horowitz in an Intergender Match
by Daniel Johnson Lisa Starr and Barry Horowitz vs. Malia Hosaka and Tim Horner Ken Resnick opens this clip by pointing out how rare it is for the LPWA to feature an intergender match. Even rarer though is an appearance… Read More ›
Old School Flashback: The Beast Squashes Sindy Paradise
by Daniel Johnson The Beast vs. Sindy Paradise Prior to this match commentator Ken Resnick praises Sindy Paradise for being willing to take on any opponent and for having, “A heart as big as all outdoors.” The clip then shoots… Read More ›
Old School Flashback: Susan Sexton Defends the LPWA Championship Against La Gata
by Daniel Johnson Susan Sexton vs. La Gata This match comes courtesy of the LPWA Revenge VHS and features the same super 1980’s intro as the LPWA Hot Bodies VHS. Before any action unfolds Ken Resnick gives a rundown of… Read More ›
Old School Flashback: Sindy Paradise Wrestles Magnificent Mimi for LPWA Hot Bodies
by Daniel Johnson Sindy Paradise vs. Magnificent Mimi This is the opening match from LPWA Hot Bodies and as such the clip includes the opening from the original VHS tape. The introduction features four giant stone cats turning into women…. Read More ›
Old School Flashback: The Mighty Mites Face Some Bad Competition
by Daniel Johnson The Might Mites vs. Bad, Black and Beautiful I’ve written before about how the old LPWA tag team name Bad, Black and Beautiful may not be considered politically correct these days, but egad! Just check out a… Read More ›
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