[UNA] Kick Ass Wrestling - Memorial Day Mayhem!

[Grape Ape]

Y'all looking for some ?

Then ya came to the right place!



Kick Ass Wrestling
5/28/1992
Live at the Dyer County Fairgrounds Outdoor Arena
Dyersburg, Tennessee



We got Memorial Day in Tennessee and if you can't compete in town with the bigger USWA, ya pack up and head north to Dyersburg! An evening of Kick Ass Wrestling and fireworks afterwards ... ya can't beat that!

David Jett opened but little was heard thanks to a sound system problem. No big deal really as the fans wanted wrestling action.

Our opening match was the young Apolo Dantes led to the ring by his father Alfonso. The whole way, Alfonso chastized his son for not carrying his Lucha Factory sign higher.



His opponent for the evening? Oh ... this is a good one ...



Alfonso went ballistic when he saw his son's opponent! A handshake between the two and we were underway. Fast paced start from both with a series of armdrags, all kinds of armdrags. From there, the high flying kicked things up a notch that led into many near pinfalls from both. Alfonso tried to get involved when he complained to the referee but all he did was cause a distraction that allowed the Turtle to pick up the victory off a head scissors takedown and a top rope leg drop after 17:22 of action. Afterwards, Alfonso gave his son an earful all the way to the back.

Reggie B. Fine marched out to the ring for his match against Izzy, all 5'6" and 150 pounds of him. Through the bad sound system, Reggie B. challenged Izzy to a lucha match. Fat chance of that happening ... Fine came out with punches and gained the upperhand quickly. The speedy Izzy chased Fine from the ring with a series of dropkicks that had the big man calling for a time out but neither Izzy nor referee Al Hall were listening. Izzy followed to the outside which was his undoing as Fine stopped him cold by running him into the ring steps. A big boot to the mush gave Reggie B. the win in 8:47 over a very game opponent. The "Victory Strut" was followed by the boobirds.

NEXT! Uhm ... this guy ...



There were two other guys in the ring, Rainbow Brown and Chris Frazier as Sid made his way to the ring while a horrible rendition of Grace Jones' Demolition Man petered out over the sound system. Two and a half minutes and a double chokeslam later, Big Sid walked out of Dyersburg with the W. Of course, Big Sid wasn't quite finished. Barking for a mic, Sid went on a rant which luckily could be barely heard until he finished with "...OF THE WORLD!" before he stormed off.

Up next, Doug Gilbert and Mike Samples continued their battle from the other evening. Much like the first time around, these guys went at it both inside and outside of the ring that referee Hall pretty much let go. An evenly matched bloodbath really turned ugly for Samples when Gilbert introduced a small chain he pulled from his tights. Eddie Gilbert's little brother did him proud, taking the match with a scoop slam piledriver after beating Samples into submission with the chain at 11:13.

Intermission time and no wet t-shirt contest this evening but different nonetheless. An exhibition of strength with bar bending, telephone book tearing and heavy weightlifting by this woman ... she's big, she's busty, she's ... REGGIE BENNETT!



During Bennett's time, several technicians worked on the sound system but to no avail. Whatever the problem, it ain't getting fixed this evening.

With the break over, it was back to wrestling and a rematch between Ken Timbs and Ben Jordan. A very solid competitive match between the two with near pinfalls for both. In the end, Jordan's small package was rolled though and Timbs was able to hold on long enough for the three count at 12:46. Afterwards, the pair shook hands and Timbs raised Jordan's hand in the air which was appreciated by all.

Next up, an over-the-top Battle Royal with Apolo Dantes, the Turtle, Reggie B. Fine, Chris Frazier, Izzy, Rainbow Brown, Doug Gilbert, Mike Samples, Ken Timbs, Ben Jordan and Sid. There was some kind of monetary prize involved but no one could make it out, thanks to the static. With the bell, Apolo Dantes was eliminated in seconds by Sid who grabbed him by the head and gave him the heave-ho. With the sides being drawn, Reggie B. was sneaky in eliminating the Turtle from behind. Chris Frazier took a Sid clothesline that knocked him over the top. Exacting a little revenge from earlier in the show, Izzy eliminated Reggie B. with a dropkick from behind. Doug Gilbert and Mike Samples who were already slugging it out eliminated each other as they jockied for position along the ropes. Little Izzy was next, given the Sid toss. That made it four remaining with Sid, Ken Timbs, Ben Jordan and Rainbow Brown. Timbs and Jordan teamed up to get rid of Brown before turning their attention to Sid. The two on one situation worked for a bit as they did their best to get Sid off his feet but that didn't last long. A couple of big overhead forearm shots and Sid dropped each one with a chokeslam. He piled the two on top of each other and put a foot on top of them but referee reminded him that it was over the top only. Looking mad, Sid did just that, first depositing Ben Jordan, then dumping Timbs out. To add insult to injury, Sid tossed referee Ed Rusk out, too.

The Main Event time and 6-man tag action with the Tennessee Vols and a hooded Yellowjacket versus the team of Kevin Lawler, Jamie Dundee and some young guy with glasses. No one could make out the name but he drew applause when he broke out the Fargo Strut. It got even louder when Lawler and Dundee joined in as did referee Al Hall. The Vols had seen enough and went on the attack. Pretty standard Southern fair with Vols double teaming and taking shortcuts at every situation. The Fargo strutting guy played the wrestler in peril to the hilt, nearly being pinned several times. The first hot tag to Dundee allowed him to clear house, busting out the right hands only to be ordered out of the ring as the referee DIDN'T SEE THE TAG! The Vols could have ended the match several times but chose to dish out punishment instead which made for a second hot tag from the unlikliest of the trio in Kevin Lawler! In he came against the masked Yellowjacket who laughed in his face before firing off a slap. Lawler stood his ground and took a second one ... that's when the strap came down and the place exploded! Lawler came out punching before the Vols hit the ring and they, too took shots before we had pandemonium in the ring with all 6 men in! With order restored, Dundee took a turn pasting the masked man around the ring before letting Lawler pick up the win with a middle rope fistdrop! The Vols were run off by Dundee and their unknown "punching bag" ... er, partner. The victors brought several kids from the audience into the ring for a little Fargo strutting to end the show.

Fireworks and everyone went home happy ... especially the wrestlers who had a nice gate.

[cdw]

I loved this show, it had very local Indy feel to it. Sid is a monster that goes well here.

[appstorm]

Interesting point in that the messed up sound system not working led us to not know the guy in the glasses for the main. Great example of what makes your writing special. Loved the younger Lawler throwing the strap down. Sid, as the monster fits, but who can step up here to challenge him. Like the continuing feuds of Jordan/Timbs and Gilbert/Samples. Enjoying the way you are working the women in here. Hoping for some wrestling from them down the road.

Great stuff, GA. Indy wrestling as it was and should be.

[Deleted]

This show just felt like a whole lot of fucking fun man. Seriously. Loved the way you handled Sid. Chokeslams pop crowds man, simple as that.

The Dantes gimmick is fantastic and continues to shine. Good way to bring in the turtle here too. Mark Curtis tried his heart out to be a wrestler but just didn't have the size. I've seen tapes of him doing moves that no one else was trying in the states. Good to see you putting the Turtle gimmick on him as it takes away from the size problem right away and gives the people something to get behind. I can also see you not going "too far" with it, like others have had over on the other board. It works in this environment far better than in a roster stacked with stars.

The Samples/Dougie stuff is just great man. Good old fashioned Southern 'Rasslin right there. Wonder if this is how you're going to be using Mike once you get TV going. I personally wouldn't mind Mike busting out his fake Vince McMahon character, good way to get heat.

I'm loving the presentation of Reggie Bennett thus far. Something you wouldn't be able to pull off on the other board. Women can get heat here and faces can get comeuppance. In Reggie's case presenting her as a female in a male's world allows for a whole lotta fun. I hated that we couldn't do things like this over on the other board, I get WHY we couldn't but in reality saw it as sexist. It's RASSLIN after all, and it's fantasy not reality even when IN REALITY.

Little Kevin getting the win to send the fans home happy was fitting. You established that this project was created for him in the back story so "Freddie" picking up the win to close out the show was a nice little touch. Curious as to who the young guy/jobber teaming with 'em actual was though. I did like how you DIDN'T explain that. It added a lot to the story telling. It seemed like YOU were a fan at the show giving us a recap. I approve.

Great stuff man, a small sample of what is to come for sure.

[Chief]

KAW continues to be extremely fun. I really like the realistic, dark, gritty, grimy feel it has to it. It reminds me of early Extreme ECW and what Wrestling Society X TRIED to be.

I'm SHOCKED the show started on-time. I liked the introduction, it really gives that KAW vs. USWA feel.

The Dantes Lucha Factory was in full effect tonight! Too bad Apolo wasn't. The Lucha Factory isn't going to get any business if Apolo keeps losing! Thank god you didn't go overboard with the Turtle. If you had had him named the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and had him shout "Cowabonga" and all that shit, I think it would've been too much and the crowd would've hated it. Perfect amount and great victory for the Turtle.

Still enjoying Reggie B. Fine. KAW has more of that "land of misfit toys" feel then even ECW. I guess in this comparison, you are the evil genius Paul Heyman. Congrats!

Sid is the MAN. Especially here. Even though he's a heel and a dick, people would be popping huge for the power bomb and him destroying jobbers. I think the crowd only hearing...OF THE WORLD was great and just added to his appeal.

Doug and Mike continue to bleed all over TN. Personally I love it. Such a nasty move to finish the match. Puts over how brutal and sick Doug really is. An insane pile driver AND beating your foe into submission? Evil, dude.

Reggie Bennett is the prime example of an outcast that I doubt would get used anywhere else. I have to agree with Drew that I'm glad on this board women can mix it up with men. Hell, I'm completely intrigued to see her fight a man.

With all the craziness, you've still managed to showcase some good old fashioned technical wrestling. People know Ken Timbs and he's a darn good hand. He'll do well mixing i up with your roster.

Sid is a force to be reckoned with. Him tossing the referee for fun got a kick out of me.

The main event was fantastic and full of fun.

Loved the sound system breaking and never getting fixed. Real indy feel right there.

Keep it coming Grape!

[somethingsavage]

Kentucky Fried 'Rasslin?! You better believe, I'm always on board for that!

Stellar show, man. This one packed ALL the right herbs & spices for an authentic indy flavor. You're clearly going to have some fun with the details, and you just know I eat that stuff up. I'm such a sucker for the little things - like the technical difficulties with the audio problems, Sid's miscue in the battle royal, and even the hokey nature of the Turtle gimmick.

Great choice of venue. I like that you're changing up the scenery already. First a bar, and now a rodeo setting? Yeah. This project is going to be truckloads of fun, for sure.

Sid as the 911 of this promotion just feels right. I'm pretty sure he was upset backstage, since his promo wasn't really heard & he fouled up in the battle royal. But hey. If that spot of tossing the referee for good measure was an audible he called, then he recovered nicely. You don't get any do-overs, Sid. But you're still a star, bro. ;D

Not sure who could believably match up with Sid around these parts, but I'm interested to find out. The same goes for Reggie Bennett. She's in a truly unique spot here, and my interest is peaked.

The Dantes gimmick, with possible entertaining interactions between father & son, is just a goldmine. In due time, it will be ripe for the picking. The Turtle gimmick will certainly stand out here. Should be fun to follow how you treat it on future shows.

And hey. At the end of the day, you've got some solid workers on board, too. Doug Gilbert is already stirring up some trouble, and Timbs is a very versatile hand to have around. Big thumbs up on the overall style & presentation though, man. You have a winner on your hands here.

[wrestlingsickness]

Once again the indy feel is in full effect, with the broken sound system being an issue the entire night. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve seen that happen in real life while attending an indy show! Personally, I think Sid blew out the speakers while screaming out his promo (although the fact that no one got to hear it is probably for the best). A very nice touch of authenticity!

Poor Apolo Dantes can’t seem to catch a break! As if having an overbearing father wasn’t bad enough. Now he’s losing to the freaking Ninja Turtle! The only way he could drop any lower is if he ends up jobbing to Ken the Box next or maybe one of Dr. Wally’s wrestling robots! Seriously, I love the Lucha Factory concept, but if all Dantes does is put people over this gimmick is going to have a very short shelf life.

Good win for Reggie B. Fine, although I’m not familiar with the guy he defeated. Who Izzy?

What a great way to debut “...this guy...”! Sid wins a handicapped match AND a battle royal! Eliminating the referee as well is just the kind of crazy thing Sid would have done in real life! Once again you have your finger on the pulse of the indy scene by bringing in a big star who outshines the rest of your roster as a gimmick to sell more tickets, and I have to feel that the large gate for this show was thanks in part to that! I wouldn’t mind seeing this tactic employed on a regular basis, with a different “big name” appearing every month or so to spike your attendance.

Doug Gilbert/Mike Samples has got to be the hottest feud you’ve got going right now! Of course, it’s also the ONLY feud you’ve got going now, but that don’t mean that it doesn’t rock! I don’t think we’ve even been given a reason for why they’re feuding yet, but on the indy circuit “They don’t like each other!” is really all the reason you need. This brawl was a little more restrained than the one they had previously in the Plush Room, but this one incorporated foreign objects and that probably resulted in more blood. Gilbert draws first blood both literally and figuratively by scoring the first win in this series, but I don’t think Samples is going to take this loss lying down!

Hot damn, am I happy to see Reggie Bennett in SOMEBODY’S fantasy fed! She was one of my all time favorite lady wrestlers back in the day (although her appearances in the States were few and far between), but despite being one of the more skilled women out there I don’t think I’ve ever seen her used on any fantasy board until now. She was living proof that even big girls could be smoking hot, and hopefully we’ll actually get to see her compete in some women’s matches down the road or at the very least some arm wrestling matches with the boys!

Timbs/Jordan II was actually a little better than their first encounter, but you could have knocked me over with a feather after seeing Timbs shake Jordan’s hand. It has been a long, LONG since I’ve seen Ken Timbs work as a babyface, especially at this advanced point in his career. Not saying that it’s bad, but it is definitely different. I understand the logic, since the Tennessee Volunteers being your top heel act and you probably don’t want someone like him possibly rivalling their heat, and if anybody can make a face Timbs work it has to be you!

Speaking of the Vols, they get to headline twice in a row! That right there speaks volumes about their heat drawing power, especially since Tag Team Main Events are a rarity even in this time period. Beautiful booking in making this a six man tag, as it allows the faces to get a win and end the show on a high note without taking any heat away from the Vols. Right now I don’t we’ve seen two men in KAW who can possibly be a worthy challenge to your Tag Team Champs. Kevin Lawler and Jamie Dundee would make for interesting challengers (and would be a big FU to USWA on top of that), but other than that I can’t think of a one...unless you bring in some outside “big name” teams to challenge them, which would be in keeping with the spirit of your promotion and give the Vols even more of a rub than they already have!

KAW continues to be a breath of fresh air (even if the air in KAW’s venues probably isn’t)! Among other promotions littered with A-list superstars (one of them being your direct competition), KAW manages to stand out by being the exact opposite. It’s not flashy, it’s not polished, but it’s wrestling in its oldest and purest form. It’s wrestling in the seedy, smoke filled nightclubs that Hulk Hogan claims to have brought the sport out from, with an audience full of rowdy bikers, grizzled winos with bottles of bourbon stuffed their coats, and crazy old ladies with loaded purses. I know these places. I’ve been to these places. I’ve gone inside their filthy bathrooms and peed in those disgusting trough urinals, then took my seat next to the scariest looking human being I’ve ever seen while trying not to spill my Genessee out of my dirty Styrofoam cup...and I never felt more alive. Reading KAW perfectly recaptures those experiences and serves as reminder that great wrestling doesn’t always have to be good wrestling!

[Grape Ape]

Appreciate the comments.

My goal was to certainly portray the small money indy versus the NWA's USWA which is #1 in our area - so from time to time we'll get the breakdowns and no-shows, etc. The sound system breakdown here did serve a purpose other than to make things look small time. It certainly had the desired effect.

No Ken the Box for Apolo and Alfonso Dantes but there are certainly storylines coming down the pike involving the pair - no worries about things getting stale. With this being his rookie year, Apolo is going to be looking up at the lights some while still putting on some exciting matches to get the crowd popping early in the show but as we head into television, there should be more juicy stuff to play around with. I am glad they seem to be getting over as a positive and fun storyline. It has been mentioned several times about Alfonso being "That dad" which was my intention all along.

Izzy - Frank Mullins is an indy guy who wrestled in the real life Kick Ass as Izzy High as part of a stoner group along with Dr. Bud Ganja and Tasha Simone. He also wrestled as the American Kickboxer. Small guy - 5'6" and 150 lbs., not a big guy but an entertaining wrestler.

Sid's my comedy gold mine - just imagine the worst of the Sid interviews and that's what you'll be seeing here. Imagine him left to say what he wants, when he wants. He'll kill everyone in the ring, then give him a mic and step back!

Samples and Gilbert seem to be the only feud at the moment but that will all change after we get to television. Right now, the plan is familiarize you with my core and what might be in store for the future while holding back on feuds and some of the big guns until we hit television.

Reggie Bennett ... should be some fun. Will she wrestle? You bet! Will it be against the ladies? Should be. Will she get in the ring against the guys? Yes. I think once things really take off, I have her in a really good spot that should make for some interesting writing.

I thought Timbs as the area veteran could work some in-ring magic with some of the younger guys, especially early on and would do so better as a face. Will he always be this way? Uhm ... probably not.

The Vols are perfect as my start-up main eventers. Perfect heels for the area and very little else to take their early shine away. Again, once we get to television, the tag division should get a little stronger.