IBW: Locally Global

[Chuck]

[CENTER][FONT=Book Antiqua][SIZE=4][COLOR=blue][U]International Battlegrounds Wrestling[/U]:[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Book Antiqua][SIZE=4][COLOR=blue][B]The Story of Pro Wrestling's Locally Global Sensation?[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w37/VIP134/EWR%20Pics/Logos/WrestlingObserver.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][SIZE=4][COLOR=red][B]International Supercard in the works?[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [LEFT][FONT=Book Antiqua][COLOR=white][SIZE=3][B]----[/B][FONT=Arial Narrow][COLOR=black]The recent explosion of International Superstars coming to the states to wrestle has made Japanese, British and Mexican wrestling tapes very common with a lot of tape-traders and websites. There has been a big thirst for this that so far has been filled by companies like Ring of Honor, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, Full Impact Pro and CHIKARA Pro Wrestling. However most of these companies just feature international stars as "Special attractions". What if a company was to rise up and to feature talent from all over the world competing under one banner. Wrestlers from Japan, Britian, Mexico and the United States wrestling in one company. Japanese wrestlers such as KENTA and Milano Collection AT, British wrestlers such as PAC and Nigel McGuiness, Mexican wrestlers such as Mistico and Sicodelico JR, Canadian wrestlers such as El Generico and Teddy Hart, American wrestlers such as Davey Richards and Scott Lost.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR][/FONT][/LEFT] [LEFT][FONT=Arial Narrow][SIZE=3][COLOR=white]----[/COLOR]This however is more than a "What if" situation because on the first Saturday in July this concept will come to life in New York City (Venue to be determined) in a one night only International Supercard featuring talent from all over the world in one building and in one ring. Although I am not allowed to release details right now I have seen some of the plans for this "International Supercard" and it looks to be a show that could give shows like Ring of Honor and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla a run for there money (Of course this would be if it was more than just a one night thing). I have told this International Supercard is being taped for DVD Release as the man funding it is smart enough to know that he will not be selling out any arenas or puttin this on Pay Per View for a very long time. The owner/funder of this International Supercard however has said he would not be against running more shows if the first one could turn out to be a success.[/SIZE][/FONT][/LEFT] Who is the man funding this show? Who is helping him put it on is another important question? As soon as we know more details about this "Supershow" we will definitely be releasing them. [I][B]David Meltzer... First week of May 2008[/B][/I]

[Chuck]

[CENTER][IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w37/VIP134/EWR%20Pics/Logos/WrestlingObserver.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][SIZE=4][COLOR=red][U]"International Supercard":[/U][/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][B][SIZE=4][COLOR=red]Main Event Revealed[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B][/FONT][/CENTER] [LEFT][SIZE=3][B][FONT=Book Antiqua][COLOR=#ffffff]----[/COLOR][/FONT][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Arial Narrow]The Wrestling Observer website has been buzzing lately after the announcement of an "International Supercard" that will apparently be featuring talent from all over the globe in one ring. This supercard of course is definitely a show that a lot of people will be looking forward to but what "International Talent" will be featured on it. Obviously nobody is going to want to pay for tickets at a show in New York that just features local guys and an "International" Main Event. While the rest of the card cannot be spoken for at this time the Main Event of the card has been sent directly to us first.[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE][/LEFT] [LEFT][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial Narrow][COLOR=white]-----[/COLOR][COLOR=black]Although many people would call it "surprising" this is definitely a match that any fan of International Wrestling would want to see. While most people would have honestly expected a one on one match or a tag team match the funder of the Supercard (Through the advice of his staff members) have confirmed that the Main Event will be a Three-Way Elimination Match featuring three different nations. The countries of Canada, Japan and The United States of America have been chosen as the countries to be represented in this Main Event.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/LEFT] [CENTER][SIZE=3][FONT=Arial Narrow][IMG]http://i217.photobucket.com/albums/cc267/Mr_EWR/LanceStorm.jpg[/IMG][SIZE=3][SIZE=+0][FONT=Arial Narrow][IMG]http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd42/TNAFAN95/KENTA.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/KyKy/D%20Images/Davey_Richards7.jpg[/IMG][/FONT][/SIZE][/SIZE][/FONT][/SIZE][/CENTER] [SIZE=3] [FONT=Arial Narrow][SIZE=3]The three men chosen for this match have been confirmed (By emails back and forth to the wrestlers and the men running this Supercard) as Lance Storm (CA), KENTA (JP) and Davey Richards (US). However this match isn't necessarily a "Dream Match" that people have been writing about this match is definitely a match that many people will be writing about on message boards across the country. Each man has a unique advantage that the other man definitely doesn't have such as Lance Storm having the experience advantage, KENTA having recent experience in every country in the World and Davey Richards being the youngest man in this match. Each man has something to gain from winning a match of this importance... KENTA could get more noteriety in the United States, Lance Storm could revitalize his career and Davey Richards's stock could sky-rocket to superstar status.[/SIZE][/FONT] [/SIZE][FONT=Arial Narrow][SIZE=3]One thing is for sure. The more we learn about this show the more excited we become. Every week be looking for an update on this show such as the venue, more matches and eventually an inside look at the staff of this Supershow.[/SIZE][/FONT] [FONT=Arial Narrow][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] [B][I]David Meltzer... Second week of May 2008[/I][/B]

[MaxxHexx]

Good stuff. I am watching and hoping for Speed Muscle to get a big match.

[Chuck]

[CENTER][QUOTE]I hate you for knowing I was booking Speed Muscle before I did[/QUOTE] [IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w37/VIP134/EWR%20Pics/Logos/WrestlingObserver.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE=4][COLOR=#ff0000][FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][U]"International Supercard":[/U][/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][COLOR=#ff0000][B]Tag Team Turmoil[/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/CENTER] [CENTER][IMG]http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j92/S-kay/MasatoYoshino2.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m73/MisterKennedy-1/ROH/NarukiDoi.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/KyKy/S%20Images/Scott_Lost4.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/KyKy/C%20Images/Chris_Bosh.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [LEFT][SIZE=3][B][FONT=Book Antiqua][COLOR=#ffffff]----[/COLOR][/FONT][/B][COLOR=black][FONT=Arial Narrow]Our source for the "Supercard" show taking place the first week of July have sent us an email revealing the next match as Japanese Standouts Speed Muscle (Masato Yoshino and Naruki Doi) against Arrogance (Scott Lost and the returning Chris Bosh). Although Bosh had originally taken time away from wrestling it appears as if he might be ready to come back to the ring full time with his old partner from PWG Scott Lost. Speed Muscle of course wrestle in the NOAH and Dragon Gate Promotions and are looking forward to tagging up against what many people have heralded as "The West Coast's Top Team".[/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE] [FONT=Arial Narrow][SIZE=3][/SIZE][/FONT] [/LEFT] [CENTER][B][FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][SIZE=4][COLOR=#ff0000]Old School vs. Japan[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/B] [IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/KyKy/S%20Images/Steve_Corino.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/KyKy/M%20Images/Masahiro_Chono.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [LEFT][SIZE=3][B][FONT=Book Antiqua][COLOR=white]----[/COLOR][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial Narrow][COLOR=black]Our source has also sent us another match on the card featuring former NWA/AWA Champion "King of Old School" Steve Corino going one on one against former IWGP/NWA Champion Masahiro Chono. Many traditional wrestling fans will look forward to this match more than some of the rest of the card that seems to be based around big moves and spots. This match should be huge for many Japanese wrestling fans as Chono hasn't been seen very much in the United States since the death of the original NWO. Who will win this Old School vs. Japan match as Corino and Chono lock horns?![/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/LEFT] [LEFT][B][I]David Meltzer... Third week of May 2008[/I][/B][/LEFT]

[MaxxHexx]

I never thought of Bosh and Lost as jobberes, er, I mean opponents for Speed Muscle. Could be a funny match.

[Chuck]

[QUOTE=MaxxHexx;428746]I never thought of Bosh and Lost as jobberes, er, I mean opponents for Speed Muscle. Could be a funny match.[/QUOTE] Bosh and Lost are a great tag team sir who not only deliver on the comedy level but Lost's workrate is higher than alot of guys. The fact he hasn't been a breakout star is amazing.

[Chuck]

[CENTER][IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w37/VIP134/EWR%20Pics/Logos/WrestlingObserver.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [CENTER][SIZE=4][COLOR=#ff0000][FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][U]"International Supercard":[/U][/FONT][/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=4][FONT=Franklin Gothic Medium][COLOR=#ff0000][B]Dragon Gate Six Man Tag Match[/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/CENTER] [CENTER][IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/KyKy/D%20Images/Dragon_Kid4.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m73/MisterKennedy-1/ROH/CIMA.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/KyKy/S%20Images/Shingo_Takagi.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [CENTER][FONT=Arial Black][SIZE=4][COLOR=blue]VS.[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT][/CENTER] [CENTER][IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/KyKy/T%20Images/Teddy_Hart3.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd42/TNAFAN95/Ruckus.jpg[/IMG][IMG]http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w15/TheWho87EWR/Wrestlers/KyKy/T%20Images/Tyler_Black.jpg[/IMG][/CENTER] [LEFT][SIZE=3][B][FONT=Book Antiqua][COLOR=#ffffff]----[/COLOR][/FONT][/B][FONT=Arial Narrow][COLOR=black]Our next "Supercard" match is a huge one. Dragon Gate talent CIMA, Dragon Kid and SHINGO have been signed to wrestle in a Six Man Tag against Teddy Hard, Ruckus and Tyler Black. Teddy Hart is a Canadian Standout (Who is of course Contraversial) that has wrestled for EVERY major promotion in North America including Ring of Honor, Total Nonstop Action and World Wrestling Entertainment. Ruckus is an American Junior Standout who wrestles primarily for Ring of Honor and Combat Zone Wrestling but was featured heavily on MTV's Wrestling Society X. Tyler Black is a young up and coming Junior from the Midwest region who wrestles mainly for Ring of Honor and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. Dragon Kid is the heir to the throne of Ultimo Dragon in the Junior Heavyweight Scene over in Japan. CIMA is a Japanese superstar that wrestles globally in Japan, USA, Hawia and Australia. SHINGO is a former Wrestling Observer 2006 Rookie of the Year and a former ROH World Tag Team Champion.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE][/LEFT]