8 Stupid Questions with Arik Cannon

Name: Arik Cannon

height: 5'8"

Weight: 215 lbs

Years pro: 9+

Home town: Wyoming, MN

1. Why did you want to become a pro wrestler? When I was just a little Arik Cannon, wrestling took priority over Saturday morning cartoons. I watched it as much as I could, rented all the VHS tapes from the local video store whenever Mama Cannon would let me. This was a trend that continued, and just never quit. As I grew older, I continued to collect wrestling videos from all over the world. It was just something I always wanted to do.The Characters, the physicality, the good vs. evil, all of it...I just couldn't get enough of it. (Cannon vs Skayde 9/20/03 MPW)

2. You were on a short lived MTV promotion Wrestling Society X. I thought the show would have lasted for more then one season if MTV would have promoted it by putting some of the wrestlers on other MTV shows. Which show would you pick to be on had you been given the choice? Room Raiders, Pimp My Ride or Next? I agree. There was little to no promotion done by MTV, and I definitely think that played a big part in WSX only lasting one season.That, and 'The Hills'. I blame 'The Hills'. Have you seen the chicks on that show? That said, had you listed 'The Hills' as I'd have totally picked that. But, you didn't. So I'll go with...Next! (Cannon vs Christy Hemme 8/01/09 HOW)

3. Do you like cops? Total coin flip. Some cops are pretty cool. While others... They just aren't. Sheriff's though, now that is another story! (Cannon with sheriff Johnny Emerald 1/23/05 MPW)

4. What is the best pro wrestling video game ever? Great question. I'm having trouble deciding between Fire Pro Wrestling D for the Dreamcast and Virtual Pro Wrestling for the N64. Both are top shelf goodness. Each game is so different, yet so awesome. Ca we say it's a tie? (Cannon vs Darin Corbin 1/14/06 3XW)

5. On May 28th, 2010 F1rst Wrestling co-promoted an event with Wrestlicious. If there were a male version of Wrestlicoious which stereo type character would you be? (There are no Anarchist in Wrestlicious.) Ummm... I guess I'd have to go with the male version of Felony. The jailbird. It's the closest thing to an Anarchist, right? (Cannon vs Danny Daniels 9/29/07 AAW)

6. Are you a good dancer? I've been told I am, butt...I'm not so sure that's the case. I can do the worm. (Cannon vs Rob James 6/9/07 NIW)
7. Where is the weirdest/oddest place you've ever wrestled at? Weirdest... Oddest... As in the Men's Room at the First Avenue Nightclub? (Cannon vs Horace the Psychopath 6/20/08 F1rst Wrestling)

8. Do you like beer? I like beer. Mich. Golden Light, Coors light, Miller lite, ect. -Pint Glass, and I kindly ask the bartender to toss a couple olives into it. (Cannon vs Rob James 2/3/06 NIW)

FLWA South Haven, MN 7/24/2010

This past Saturday night French Lake Wrestling Association was one of the attractions for South Haven Day. There was a little rain just before bell time but it stayed away for the rest of the night.
In the opening contest Billy Blaze defeated Cooter.

In a special attraction ladies match Allison Wonderland defeated Mystik Sexton with a manager who's name I forgot. I think it might have been Vanesa.

In tag team action Johnny Parks & Brody Hoofer won by DQ over Sammy Savard & High Roller STX w/ Mago. The DQ came when Mitch Paradise came out to attack Hoofer & Parks. During this 3 on 2 beat down the ring broke. Former WWE superstar Rikishi came out to even the sides at 3 and he asked FLWA acting commishener Heavy D to make the main event a 6 man tag. Heavy D said it would happen.

Horace the Psychopath defeated Chadwick Wentworth III (The Black Stallion) to become the new FLWA champion. At some point this match became a hard core match and a golf club, lawn chair, hammer and garbage can were used.

Rikishi, Brody Hoofer & Johnny Parks defeated Sammy Savard, STX & Mitch Paradise in a six man tag match. After the match High Roller Mago got the stink face from Rikishi.

Tragos/Thesz 2010 Hall of Fame Waterloo, IA 7/10/2010

On Saturday July 10, 2010 The Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum inducted 5 wrestlers into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame. The museum in located in downtown Waterloo, Iowa and they had their first class of Hall of Fame members inducted in 1999. The majority of the museum is dedicated to armature wrestling but one of the rooms is filled with some of the most interesting items from pro wrestling past. On display are many ring jackets including some worn by Larry Hennig, Mr Wrestling and Bret Hart as well as title belts worn by Ted DiBiase and Lou Thesz.

The class of 2010 included Terry Funk, Paul Vachon, Warren Bockwinkel, George Gordienko and Stanislaus Zbyszko. Funk and Vachon were present to accept their HoF plaques at the ceremony.

Mick Foley received the Frank Gotch award from Kent Sesker of the museum.

J Michael Kenyon received the Jim Melby award for excellence in pro wrestling journalism. He was presented the award by melby's daughter.
Rene Goulet received the Lou Thesz award for his charity work. Thesz's widow Charlie was there to present the award to Goulet.

Danny Hodge was at this years ceremony to accept Warren Bockwinkel's HoF award as Bockwinkel's son Nick was unable to attend. If you have the chance to meet the man that Jim Ross says is the best pro wrestler alive do not ask him to put you in a headlock. He may be almost 80 years old but he still knows how to make it hurt.

IPW Waterloo, IA 7/9/2010

This past weekend I drove down to Waterloo, Iowa for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz 2010 Hall of Fame inductions at the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum. On Friday night Impact Pro Wrestling presented a card at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center as part of the HoF weekend festivities. Before the card there was a Q & A with Mick Foley and Terry Funk and then a Fan Fest with many of the HoF members and award winners. This was my first time at an IPW event so there were many wrestlers who I had not seen before.
In the opening match James Jefferies defeated Sparrow w/Kiandra. Jefferies got the win while holding on to the ropes but ref Billy J was out of position to see the rule braking. Sparrow attacked Jefferies after the match.

IPW tag team champions Justin Decent & Ugly defeated Marshall Scott & Montoya X to retain their belts.

ROH champion Tyler Black defeated AJ Smooth.

Harley Jackson pinned Anthony Drake in less then 2 minutes. Drake looked a little like Beautiful Bobby from the Half Pint Brawlers TV show on Spike. Drake sure looked like a midget compared to the much larger Jackson.

IPW heavyweight champion Tony Sly defeated Matty Star to retain the belt.Sly got the pin after his manager hit Star with the title belt.

Nicky Free pinned former 2 time ROH champion Austin Aries.

The main event for the night was a 20 man over the top rope battle royal with the winner recieving $5,00 and a shot at the heavyweight title. Matty Star won the match when he eliminated Tony Sly.

George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame

Mick Foley and Terry Funk will be in Waterloo, Iowa this weekend for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz professional Wrestling hall of Fame class of 2010 inductions. Funk will be inducted into the HoF and Foley will receive the Frank Gotch award. Both men will take part in a Q & A on Friday night before the IPW card. Check out the web site for more details. Dan Gabel International Wrestling Institute and Museum

PWA South St. Paul, MN 6/26/2010

For the second Saturday in a row Pro Wrestling America had one of their annual shows. This week it was at Kaposia Days in South St. Paul, MN in the VFW parking lot. Once again it was a beautiful day for outdoor wrestling.
In the opening match Contrast defeated Udo in the battle of the masked men.

Horace the Psychopath defeated The Brauler in the second match.

Tommy "Spiderbaby" Saturday defeated rookie Denis "The Menace" Michael.

Mystik pinned Heather Zumhofe.

Billy Blaze pinned Buck "Rock N Roll" Zumhofe with some help from Lenny Lane. After the match Zumhofe challenged Lane to a weasel suit match at an up coming show. Zumhofe first had his weasel suit match against Bobby "The Brain/Weasel" Heenan probably over 20 years ago.

JB Trask & Rob Ivy w/ Kimberly & April Allure defeated Shimdog & Lenny Lane when Ivy pinned Shimdog.

PWA champion Mitch Paradise w/ The Professor retained his belt when he beat Arya Daivari. This was a switch from last weeks card as Paradise was the bad guy and Daivari was the good guy. I think this was the first time I've ever seen Daivari getting cheers from the fans.

PWA Belle Plain, MN 6/19/2010

This past Saturday night the town of Bell Plane, MN held their annual German Days festival and Pro Wrestling America put on a wrestling show. Before the matches started there was a sour kraut eating contest in the ring.
In the opening match former WCW cruiser weight champion Lenny Lane defeated rookie Denis 'Menace' Michael.

Udo pinned The Brauler in the second match.

Allison Wonderland, announced as 'Alice Allison', defeated Mystik with the g-spot.

At intermission Mitch Paradise was in the ring for Polaroids with fans when he was attacked by Lenny Lane and Arya Daivari. Udo and Denis Michael came out to try to save Paradise but they were not much help as they both were tossed from the ring.

Patrick Lomax pinned Rob Ivy after a choke slam.

PWA champion Mitch Paradise retained his title against Arya Daivari in the main event. The beat down from intermission was not enough to defeat Paradise, the home town hero.

F1rst Wrestling Minneapolis, MN 5/28/2010

This past Friday night F1rst Wrestling co-promoted an event with Wrestlicious at First Avenue night club in down town Minneapolis. The first half of the show was a TV taping for the Wrestlicious Take Down TV show. The matches taped here will be on the last two episodes of season one of Wrestlicious Take Down. Check out their web site linked above for where to see Take Down.
The first match of the night was Tyler Texas (Lorelei Lee) & Glory "The All American Girl"( Christie Ricci) VS Tina "The Trigger" & Toni "The Top".

Next up was Marley (Dazee haze) & Coco Montego (Josie/Sojo Bolt from TNA) VS Faith (Portia Perez) & White Magic (Lacey). Faith came out first and said her partner was not there because she had been a little naughty but she did have a partner for this match. Austin Aries was the referee for this match.

Super Nova VS Jezabel James. Both of these wrestlers were very familiar to the F1rst Wrestling crowd.

Cousin Cassie VS Juvi hall. This was Hall's debut match for Wrestlicious. She is also a second generation wrestler as her mother wrestled for GLOW as Roxy Astor.

Tyler Texas VS Faith.

The main event for the Wrestlicious part of the event was a lumberjill match for the Wrestlicious championship between champion Glory and Toni The Top.

In six man tag team action Yellow Dog, Udo & Venom defeated The Prophet, Camron Cross & Craven Knyte. Someone tossed Yellow Dogs chew toy up to the second level. After Yellow Dog found the toy he jumped down on the rest of the wrestlers below becoming the third wrestler to make that dive for F1rst Wrestling.

The 5-0, Rob Justice & Mark Barker defeated The Northstar Express, Ryan Cruz & Darin Corbin. Justice pinned Corbin after spraying him with mace.

"The Professional" Benjamin Sailer won a 4 way match against "6% Body Fat" Rob James, "Playboy" Pete Huge and Brody Hoofer. Huge was ready to hit Sailer with the "G-spot" when Allison Wonderland came out and distracted him. This lead to Sailer hitting Huge with the bengerman suplex for the 3 count.

"The Anarchist" Arik Cannon beat Horace the Psychopath in a no DQ match that went all over First Ave. During the match Cannon suplexed Horace on to a garbage container and Horace was cut in his lower back by a broken glass that required 20 some stitches.