The Independent Wrestling Thread

[EmpireWF]

http://inspireprowrestling.com/porti...s-set-on-gold/

That's a nice looking website. Clean and easy on the eyes.

Better than some bigger groups out there.

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Remember way back in 2013 when Biss was all "No, there's already a promotion in Austin that does women's wrestling pretty damn well, we'll carve out our own niche, rabble rabble..."

Yeah, I didn't believe him either.

Would you ever believe a word that comes out of that carny's mouth?

I'm still waiting for the Ian Rotten story.

The man breaks more promises than Paul E. bounces checks.

[BigBiss]

Remember way back in 2013 when Biss was all "No, there's already a promotion in Austin that does women's wrestling pretty damn well, we'll carve out our own niche, rabble rabble..."

Yeah, I didn't believe him either.

they stopped doing it well ...

[Warner2BruceTD]

We’ve lost count of how many times Biss has joined us on the Voices of Wrestling Podcast, but our most frequent guest once again delivers a solid 90 minutes of tremendous wrestling talk. We delve super deep into May 25th’s Inspire Pro Wrestling’s “In Their Blood” show, including how Biss was able to secure an NWA World women’s title defense on a non-NWA branded show, how the “XX” division shows will differ from traditional Inspire shows, and we break down all ten matches on the card. We also talk Inspire Pro from a business perspective, and how stars like Chris Hero have contributed to the growth of the company. On the second half of the show, the boys talk about the world of wrestling, with Biss giving his thoughts on the controversial New Japan title switch, ROH’s business uptick, the struggles of recent NXT call ups, and the state of indie wrestling with Biss’s somewhat controversial take on the current crop of indie stars. Joe even manages to squeeze in a couple of his trademark spirited rants on Jim Cornette & Extreme Rising. Come for the Inspire talk, stay for two guys just talking wrasslin.

http://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2014/05/21/biss-inspire-pro-wrestling-2/

[Warner2BruceTD]

ROH following the New Japan "Road to" model?

Road to Best in the World: Night 1 - Friday, June 6, 2014 - Carbondale, IL

ROH World Championship: Adam Cole (c) vs. Winner of 6 Man Mayhem
6 Man Mayhem: Cedric Alexander vs. Silas Young vs. ACH vs. Kyle O'Reilly vs. Caprice Coleman vs. Matt Taven
Jay+ Mark Briscoe vs. BJ Whitmer + Tadarius Thomas
Jimmy Jacobs vs. Michael Elgin
Michael Bennett vs. Tommaso Ciampa
Bobby Fish vs. Romantic Touch

Road to Best in the World: Night 2 - Saturday, June 7, 2014 - Collinsville, IL

ROH World Championship: Adam Cole (c) vs. Tommaso Ciampa
ROH Tag Team Championship: Kyle O'Reilly/Bobby Fish (c) vs. Jay + Mark Briscoe
Proving Ground: Jay Lethal vs. Romantic Touch
Michael Bennett vs. Michael Elgin
ACH VS. Silas Young
BJ Whitmer vs. Caprice Coleman

Also, this:

[Kuzzy Powers]

Maria is literally the only woman in the locker room eh? Other than the "lawyer" chick who sits at ringside? If she wasnt on Bennett's arm she would probably have herself a helluva time.

[Warner2BruceTD]

Mark Briscoe's face.

Also, where is Tanahashi?

[Warner2BruceTD]

Lenny Leonard announced on the Shine iPPV tonight that the wwnlive Roku channel is coming "within 45 days".

If it's subscription based, you'd think it has to be cheaper than $9.99 p/m, so if it includes all of the live shows + a library of content for one price, it'll be a steal.

Of course, this is gabe, so expecting any sort of "deal" is probably insanity. Either way, it'l be nice to watch on the TV without hooking up the laptop via HDMI. Plus they broadcast in HD now.

[EmpireWF]

There have definitely been times over the years that I decided against ordering a wwn broadcast because I couldn't get it via the Roku.

So cool.

[BigBiss]

Lenny Leonard announced on the Shine iPPV tonight that the wwnlive Roku channel is coming "within 45 days".

If it's subscription based, you'd think it has to be cheaper than $9.99 p/m, so if it includes all of the live shows + a library of content for one price, it'll be a steal.

Of course, this is gabe, so expecting any sort of "deal" is probably insanity. Either way, it'l be nice to watch on the TV without hooking up the laptop via HDMI. Plus they broadcast in HD now.

just in time to watch all the great stars from Dragon Gate, and by that I mean Teddy Hart do moonsaults for no reason ...

[Warner2BruceTD]

Speaking of Teddy Hart, he's now selling kittens of Mr. Money.

I forget who said this, but I agree that this has to be the carniest of carny things I've ever heard.

[EmpireWF]

Kyle O'Reilly is the new PWG Champ.

Plus, Josh Barnett was there supporting him. lol

[Leftwich]

Got a question for Biss and Warner.

Up to this point in 2014 is this the biggest the indie wrestling scene has been? Not based on shear size or the amount of promotions but the hype that surrounds it. ROH is having a hell of a year and i feel some of the most talented wrestlers in the world are in the indies right now. Or has there been a time that was better than this?

[Warner2BruceTD]

Got a question for Biss and Warner.

Up to this point in 2014 is this the biggest the indie wrestling scene has been? Not based on shear size or the amount of promotions but the hype that surrounds it. ROH is having a hell of a year and i feel some of the most talented wrestlers in the world are in the indies right now. Or has there been a time that was better than this?

Not even close, imo.

I'd consider this a down period for indie wrestling.

[Leftwich]

Not even close, imo.

I'd consider this a down period for indie wrestling.

So maybe 02-04 some time?