Thursday, May 28, 2009

NLW Minneapolis, MN 5/25/2009

Northern Lights Wrestling set up their ring under the hot sun on this Sunday before Memorial Day in Minneapolis, MN. This was part of a weekend long celebration at Mayslacks bar. Man, that black canvas ring was hot!
In the opening match City Pages best Professional Wrestler in Minnesota Tommy "Spiderbaby" Saturday defeated Udo.
Ann Brookstone defeated Butchie Davis in an inter gender match.
Cory O'Neill pinned Aaron Corbin.
ROH world champion Jerry Lynn and NLW champion JB Trask wrestled to a double count out. This match was announced as a title vs title.
In the main event Horace the Psychopatch & Buddha defeated Sweat Stevie and Gene Gadaski.

F1rst Wrestling: The Return 09


When I first posted the 8SQ with Cody O'Neill I ended the post with an error. I gave the wrong date for the next F1rst Wrestling event so I decided to do a post with the poster for that show which features the return of Sean "The Lightning Kid" Waltman to Minneapolis, MN as he is scheduled to take on his former Pro Wrestling America tag team champion partner Jerry Lynn.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

8 Stupid Questions with Cody O'Neill

Name:The Suntan Superman Cody O'Neill
Years Pro:7
Height:5'4"
Weight:177 1/4 lbs.
Home town:Burnsville MN
1. How did you get your start in pro wrestling?2 of my friends went to an indy show(MPW) in Owatonna i think it was and met the one and only Sheriff Johnny Emerald. We went to the St.Louis Park camp and tried out. I started training with sheriff and shifty. Then trained with Arik Cannon and I am proud to say that I am his F1RST student!(Kaos Vs Arik Cannon 10/19/2003 MPW)
2. You used to get chants of “umpa lumpa”. Do you think that Johnny Depp was a better Willy Wonka than Gene Wilder?I loved Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. He was very good in that movie and treated the umpa lumpa's better it seemed. (Cody O'Neill on his way to the ring 6/17/2007 F1rst Wrestling)
3. Who was your favorite pro wrestler before you got into pro wrestling?Like everyone else I was a huge Hogan fan. After I was in the biz guys like muta,marafuji,Chris Daniels, mike modest,Donovan Morgan, and nick dinsmore were a few that I enjoyed. (Cody O'Neill Vs Matt Sydal aka Evan Borne 11/27/2004 MPW)
4. The word “insane” is tattooed on your back. Do you think you have to be insane to be a pro wrestler? Yes I do think that! Barbedwire, light tubes, thumbtacks, and cage matches you tell me! (tattoos 10/25/2004 MPW locker room)
5. You’re the father of a young boy, are there any kids shows you like to watch with him?Everything on Nick Jr. playdate I love. We are both pretty entertained with Spongebob,Pirates trilogy,Batman, and disney/pixar movies. (Cody O'Neill VS V2 aka Ryan Cruz 9/12/2004)
6. Do you remember that one match against Kid Krazy where you got knocked out?Very little but I do. I remember knowing that I got knocked out and getting into the ring again and thinking I could remember all the spots...... Boooooooyyy was I wrong! Word to all wrestlers do not finish that match after getting knocked out just take the count out! (Cody O'Neill VS Kid Krazy 11/14/2004 MPW)
7. Who would you rather be stuck on a deserted island with, Scarlett Johansson, Ashton Kutcher or John Herder? You would at least have something in common with all three as they all have twin siblings like you do.Ashton Kutcher. I just think that he and I would get along great and not have a dull moment even though we would be on a deserted island. Man if that were true my tan would look great. (Cody & Cory O'Neill VS Aaron Corbin 4/4/2009 AWF)
8. You say that you are retiring from pro wrestling soon. Why and what will you miss?I am retiring because I am beat up and I am done putting my body through the pain for such little $$$, it just doesn't make sense. I will miss the boys the most. There are some guys that are a joy to be around and others that are pricks and will never get that the biz is not just about them. I'll miss all my fans especially the kids, kids are what make life go from in the ring and more importantly when I get home and that's the big reason for leaving the biz, no one can pay me enough to spend time away from my son and wife! (O'Neill with fan sign 11/27/2004) Editors note: O'Neill's last match is scheduled for June 19th for F1rst Wrestling at First Ave. His opponent is Arik Cannon.

Friday, May 08, 2009

IWA MNSavage, MN 5/2/2009

Last Saturday night the Intercontinental Wrestling Association MN returned to Niesens Bar in Savage, MN for a big night of wrestling action.
The first match of the night was a ladies match between Ann Brookstone and Allison Wonderland. These two are no strangers to each other as they have wrestled each other in singles matches and mixed tag many times. Wonderland got this win this night after she hit a G Spot on Brookstone.
In the second match of the night Sammy Savard defeated Aaron Corbin.
The Brauler defeated Jesse Chan. This match was the debut of Chan's new mask. Now all he needs is to replace his pajama bottoms.
Bad Boy Brian defeated Chad Strong.
JB Trask pinned Horace the Psychopath after a super kick. Horace challenged Trask to a hard core match at IWA MN's next card at Niesons in August.
Mitch Paradise defeated Thoruf Marius & Big Punisher. I'm not sure why this was booked as a handicap match. Paradise is a big guy but both Marius and Punisher and bigger then him. Paradise got the win after some help from the Brauler. This was my first time seeing Big Punisher as I think this was his first match or second match.

Friday, May 01, 2009

NPW Hayward, WI 4/25/2009

This past Saturday night Northwoods Pro Wrestling (aka MIW) returned to the L.C.O. Casino in Hayward, Wisconsin. I got to the L.C.O. as the first match had already started and was surprised when I got to the ring to find that the ring was about a foot higher then normal. This was a big change from the night before at Roberts Sports Bar as that ring was about 2 feet off the ground. It took me a while to adjust to this new ring height. Ok, I never did adjust to that ring height. I hope I never see another ring that high again.
Benjamin Sailer defeated "Playboy" Pete Huge w/Allison Wonderland.
Cooter Bocephus pinned "The Law" Mark Barker.
K-Train defeated Cpl. Julio Julio.
In an upset, Daryl Hall pinned Thoruf Marius. Not only did Hall give up size and weight to Marius but he also had to deal with the Masked Jungle Fight who was in the corner of Marius. Luckily for Hall Cpl. Julio came out and fought with MJF to the back.
"The Popular" Nate Bash became the new NPW cruiser weight champion when he defeated Shimdog. After the match Bash invited kids from the crowd to come in the ring to celebrate his win.
Mitch Paradise and The Black Stallion wrestled to become the #1 contender to the MIW heavy weight title. The match ended in a time limit draw so the title match with Brody Hoofer became a 3 way match.
The main event for the night was a 3 way dance tables match for the MIW heavy weight title between Mitch Paradise, The Black Stallion and champ Brody Hoofer. Brody Hoofer retained the MIW heavy weight belt when he put The Black Stallion through a table.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

MIW Mounds View, MN 4/24/2009

Minnesota Independent Wrestling returned to Roberts Sports Bar in the northern suburbs of Minneapolis/St. Paul this past Friday night. This card was titled "Anger Management 101".
In the first match Daryl Hall defeated Carter Dunn. This was my first time seeing Dunn in action.
Shimdog defeated "The Popular" Nate Bash in a match where the winner would get a title shoot later in the card. Dysfunction was scheduled to get a title shoot on this card but he was unable to make it to Roberts Sports Bar.
"The Law" Mark Barker defeated Cooter Bocephus.
Cpl Julio Julio defeated Arya Daivar when Daivari tapped out.
Ugly defeated El Bano. Ugly has one of the most unique souvenirs to sell to fans, a mini ugly stick.
"Playboy" Pete Huge pinned Benjamin Sailer after Allison Wonderland hit Sailer's crotch.
MIW heavy weight champion Brody Hoofer defeated Shimdog to retain the title.
Mitch Paradise pinned K-Train in the main event. The referee changed the decision when the noticed Paradise was hiding a chain in his armpit. That made K-Train the winner by DQ. I thought the referee couldn't call what he didn't see. Even though K-Train got the win he still challenged Paradise to a lumber jack match when MIW returns to Robert's on June 19th.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

8 Stupid Questions with Big Brody Hoofer

Height: 6'4"
Weight: 233 lbs
Years Pro: 10 years
Home Town: Pittsburgh, PA
1. Why did you want to become a pro wrestler and how did you go about becoming one? I wanted to be a rassler since early 1984, when the footage of Hulk Hogan beating the Iron Shiek first aired on All American Wrestling. Always fantasized about it, but never thought it was realistic until one fateful afternoon in 1998. I struck up a conversation with the inimitable Marvin Rubin, who introduced me to Eddie Sharkey shortly thereafter. Before I knew it, I was enrolled in Eddie's camp and began learning the ropes from him and Terry Fox. (Vs Aaron Corbin FLWA 10/21/2005 with Eddie Sharkey as referee)
2.Being an indy wrestler you go on lots of road trips. Who would you rather have as a road trip partner, Jim Helwig, Jake Roberts or The Honky Tonk Man?I'd have to draw on personal experience to answer this. As a young boy in Duluth, I'd hang out behind the old Arena to try and meet the wrestlers. Mr. Hellwig emerged from the back as his limo driver had brought him a sandwich. I wished him luck on his forthcoming title match vs Hogan at WM VI. He replied that he did not need any luck and walked away from me - no autograph. So no to him. I will always be a huge Jake the Snake fan, but the day I met him was, well, not one of his best. So that makes the choice easy - Honky all the way. A great guy to chat with, and who really loves the business. Can't wait to see him again in June. ( VS The Honkey Tonk Man HOW 6/14/2008)
3. Anyone ever tell you that you look a lot like indy wrester Ted Dixon of the Dixon/Sexon Connection?I've been told that, but not since I cut off my ricockulous mane of hair. I surely consider that to be a compliment, though - that guy was truly everything one should strive to be. (Ted "The Piston" Dixon Vs Shawn Daivari MIW 10/31/2003)
4. I've heard that you're a big sports fan so I have to know, what team has the best mascot?Easy call - Steely McBeam of the greatest, the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is the only one I do not detest. Crunch and T.C. are both well aware of my feelings, and know to steer clear of potential sucker punches. Then, there was this shampoo bottle in Elk River....( AWF 2/7/2009)
5. You ever get tired of beating up Pete Huge in the ring?Absolutely not. Been doing it for ten years and it has never once gotten old. A perfect week for me would be six nights of beating his ass. I'd spend the seventh night with a couple cocktails and review the footage of the week and have a good laugh. ( VS Pete Huge F1rst Wrestling 1/25/2008)
6. What is that loud music you use for your entrance?That would be 'Endvisioned' by upstate New York's finest death metal practitioners, Skinless. I've formed a friendship and something of of a business relationship with them, as it turns out they are wrestling fans. We try to hype each other where we can and they hook me up with shirts and hats and stuff. (F1rst Wrestling 1/25/2008)
7. Did you watch the movie "The Wrestler" starring Vern Gagne?No, which sucks, because I am a big mark for Ed Asner. (VS Scotty Too Hotty AWF 4/19/2008)
8. You used to be known as 'Big Daddy Hoofer' but then you recently changed to 'Big Brody' Hoofer'. What's up with that? Just felt that 'Big Daddy' was getting stale, so I opted to grow a first name. It ended up being something of a tribute. (VS Detroit Slim CCWA 8/13/2003

Friday, April 10, 2009

AWF Isanti, MN 4/4/2009

The American Wrestling Federation returned to the Isanti Civic Center for the second year in a row to benifit the Isanti high school baseball team.
In the opening match Mikey Stanley won by DQ over Aaron Corbin. Stanley had the upper hand when Brody Hoofer came out and attacked him. As Corbin and Hoofer beat the crap out of Stanley the O'Neill twins came to the ring to chase them off. This set up a tag team match for later in the card.
Lenny Lane defeated Sammy Savard by DQ. Savard got the pin on Lane but when referee Jay Soltis raised Savards hand a brass knuckles dropped from his armpit. Seeing the illegal object Soltis reversed his decision and awarded the match to Lane.
Thoruf Marius defeated The Black Stallion after a somoan drop.
Cody & Cory O'Neill defeated Aaron Corbin & Brody Hoofer. This was announced as the last time that the O'Neill twins will tag together as Cody is retiring.
Tony DeNucci defeated Udo. This was Udo's first match in the AWF and DeNucci welcomed him with some brutal chops that left their marks on Udo's chest.
Former WWE hardcore and tag team Champion Bob Holly defeated Mitch Paradise. Holly got the win after giving Paradise the alabama slam.