Wrestling in den Medien

  • Passt zwar nicht 100% hier rein, aber einen eigenen Thread diesbezüglich zu eröffnen, fand ich überflüßig.


  • Manchmal muss man sich wirklich hohe Ziele stecken, um richtig herauszukommen. Das dachte sich wohl auch Ex-WWE-Superstar John Layfield (45) alias John "Bradshaw" Layfield oder ganz einfach nur JBL. Aber was macht man, wenn man bereits Finanzexperte für „Fox News“ und der längste, amtierende WWE-Champion in der Geschichte der WWE-Sendung „SmackDown“ war? Nun, man klettert ganz einfach auf die höchsten Punkte der ganzen Welt!


    Es klingt unglaublich, aber er nimmt es tatsächlich in Angriff, wie TMZ berichtet: JBL startet eine Tour rund um die Erde und möchte die sieben höchsten Punkte der einzelnen Kontinente besteigen, um durch seine Tour Geld für wohltätige Zwecke zu sammeln. Die Tour selbst wird alles andere als günstig. Rund eine viertel Million US-Dollar soll JBLs zwei- bis dreijährige Reise kosten. Eine Menge Schotter - doch er bekommt das Geld komplett gestiftet. Und zwar von seinem ehemaligen Arbeitgeber, der WWE. Als Gegenleistung wird der selbsternannte „Wrestling-Gott“ nicht nur den Wolken weitaus näher kommen, sondern auch auf jeden Gipfel eine WWE-Fahne stecken. Eine respektable Leistung, wenn er es wirklich schaffen sollte. Auf den Social-Media-Plattformen der WWE soll das ganze Unternehmen dann auch entsprechend zur Schau gestellt werden, damit genug Geld für „Family Center“, eine wohltätige Organisation für bedürftige Kinder, zusammenkommt.


    „Alles, was ich nun tun muss, ist einfach nicht sterben“, sagt JBL ironisch aber zuversichtlich. Wir drücken ihm die Daumen, dass er sein Projekt durchziehen kann. In wenigen Tagen wird JBL bereits auf seine Tour starten und, sollte er es schaffen, sich neben legendären Bergsteigern einreihen: „Dies wird etwas ganz besonderes, denn immerhin, Sir Edmund Hillary, Reinhold Messner und George Mallory mögen alle tolle Bergsteiger gewesen sein, aber niemand konnte eine Rede auf dem Gipfel der Welt halten, so wie es JBL tun wird!“ Wir sind unglaublich gespannt auf die Videos und die Fotos von diesem Trip.


    (Quelle: Promiflash.de)

  • Für unseren Event wXw Live in Mannheim 2012 am 8. Juli 2012 hat uns ein Team des KiKa besucht, um diese zweiteilige Sendung zu produzieren. Dabei versuchen sich zwei Moderatoren in zwei Extremsportarten, hier Rollerderby und Pro Wrestling. Bei uns bemüht sich Ben, der früher als Sänger bekannt war, im Training bei Emil Sitoci, ist später Ringsprecher für den Kampf zwischen Zack Sabre jr. und Karsten Beck und sieht den Main Event zwischen Emil Sitoci und Big van Walter.

    Die Sendungen wurden am 6. und 7. August ausgestrahlt, beide Teile haben wir nun für euch online:





    (Quelle: wXw Europe GmbH)
  • Ging es da um "Preis per Kilo" von Samoan Airlines? Thorx :

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  • Ex-Sky-Kommentator Günter Zapf hat sich diese Woche in einem neuen Eintrag auf seinem Wrestling-Blog als "Paul Heyman Guy" geoutet und den ehemaligen ECW-Besitzer mit Lob überschüttet.

    Unter anderem sagte er:


    Er ist auch der Einzige, der sich mit Vince McMahon messen kann und das auch gerne tut. Die Beiden verbindet eine ganze Menge und damit meine ich nicht die Arbeit mit – oder gegeneinander. Es ist hauptsächlich das Verständnis vom Sports-Entertainment (ja, das ist weit mehr als Wrestling), das wohl nur Paul Heyman und Vince McMahon so konsequent umsetzen und vermitteln. Der große Unterschied ist das Erbe von Vince(ja, ich weiß schon, dass er seinem Vater die WWF abgekauft hat) – sonst hätte ihm Paul Heyman durchaus gefährlich werden können. Es gibt sehr viele Beispiele von Heyman-Ideen, die dann Vince McMahon kopiert und erfolgreich gemacht hat.


    [...]


    Es ist wirklich jammerschade, dass Paul Heyman damals mitten in den „Monday Night War“ gezogen wurde und am Ende als der große Verlierer dastand. Er hat sein ganzes Geld, seine Schaffenskraft und sein Genie in die ECW gesteckt und damit genau den damaligen Zeitgeist getroffen. Hätte ihm doch nur ein Fernsehsender eine Plattform gegeben, ich weiß nicht, wer heute oben stehen würde – die WWE unter den McMahons oder eben Paul Heyman mit der ECW (oder einer Weiterentwicklung). Man muss sich nur mal vorstellen, was Heyman damals alles selbst machen musste: Booking, Storylines schreiben, Tourneen planen und durchführen, kommentieren und den „Boss“ spielen… das konnte auf Dauer nicht gut gehen. Bemerkenswert finde ich, dass er nie aufgegeben hat und weiter versucht hat, mit Wrestling sein Geld zu machen. Er ist eben ein positiv Besessener, der endlich wieder da ist wo er hingehört: an die Spitze!!


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    Ich kann nicht einmal die Steine zähln.
    Doch geh' den Weg den ich gehen wollte,
    Hier und jetzt, denn ich lebe heute.
    Alles färbt sich bunt
    Nie mehr grau und blass wie 'ne Regenwolke.

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    CHRIS DICKINSON
    In diesem von mir geführten Interview, geht es in keinster weise um Werbung für anderen Seiten, zudem werden auch keine genannt. Er geht hier nur um den Indy Wrestler Chris Dickinson, der zurzeit einfach einer meiner Lieblinge ist und ich hoffe der ein oder andere kennt ihn ja vielleicht schon ein wenig. Es war mir natürlich ein riesen Ehre dieses Interview mit Ihm zu führen und ich hoffe ihr habt genauso viel Spaß beim lesen wie ich es hatte.
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    Before we start with hard-hitting journalism and brutal honesty, let's start on a lighter note: How are you doing today Chris? Any injuries or illnesses plaguing you? Read something funny? Got any questions?


    I'm doing fine. No injuries or physical issues. Body is cooperating just fine on my path to mutant transformation. Funny? The last two days of been hearing nothing but the best news regarding a personal situation I had going on that I have had unanswered questions about for almost a year. Needless to say the news has been fantastic. I feel as splendid as a sex god should.


    You've been trained by a good number of people. Who was the "best" trainer in your opinion, who had the biggest effect on you?


    There's certain trainers have had such a lasting effect for so many reasons. My first trainer though really left the most profound impact on me. He's been a father figure, mentor and one of best friends for 12 years. His name is Magic, a true northeast journeymen that's been working longer than some people reading this been alive. Whenever I gotta talk about anything I go visit him. His advice has gotten me through some shit in my life non wrestling related and wrestling related. He's also trained a ton of guys that made a lot of waves on the scene for many years out of the japw school back in early 2000s. Definitely aside from him I'd have to say Little Guido was an unbelievable trainer, he really helped refine a lot of things and do shit the right way. Quackenbush was alot of fun to work with when I was 16,17. Nobody had more of an impact on performing than Steamboat bar none. You can figure that out for yourself. Hearing Steamboat explain the methods to his work was like getting an acting lesson from Robert DeNiro. Unbelievable.


    You have worked now for many indy Companies, including CZW and Evolve, which wrestlers have you enjoyed working with the most? Are there any "Dream" opponents out there, i would love to fight in the near future?


    As far as opponents i lovr them all. Unless you absolutely blow balls chances are i have enjoyed working with you. I apparently cannot work for any czw shows for a while due to a fan attempting to jump the guard rail and fight me so I spit in his face and welcomed him so I'm considered an insurance liability. That's cool I guess I'm too ultra violent for czw but my cup of coffee there was nice I definitely like the vibe there am looking forward to going back and pissin somebody else off. Obviously my favorite place to work is beyond wrestling. Been with it since day one and helped it become what it is now. Last live show was absolutely off the hook, looking forward to the future there. I love isw as well that is something I greatly look forward to. Japw was the best when it was still around. Evolve was a great learning experience. As far as dream opponents?? Super Dragon needs to get out of retirement so I can fight his ass, after years of hearing so much shit being compared to Low Ki, I'd love to Powerbomb him off the new World Trade Center but i hear he's done now. I need to have a singles match with Dan Maff ASAP. He's one of my favorite wrestlers to this day and someone I consider a mentor. While we're at it gimmie a singles with Mack and I would love to sneak one in with Homicide too. All them cats were the gods of the northeast when I was coming up. I'd love to wrestle Kenta, Go Shiozaki. There's so many. I'd wrestle Ric Flairs old busted ass all day!! And Awesome Bomb him repeatedly! Oh and If Combat Zone Wrestling can dig up Zandig i'd love to defile him on a CZW show. I never bought the hype!


    Well that "Fan Interaction" at CZW New Heights was definitively fun to watch, probably not for him though. You spoke about Beyond Wrestling, i remember that headline "Dickinson Threatens Fans with his Ass", would you describe yourself as a "Dick" when it comes it down to the wrestling?


    Absolutely I'm just a real miserable bastard in general.


    Exactly the answer we all hoped to hear. Now let's get back to "professionalism". What would conisder your biggest victory in your career so far?


    Returning to the ring after being out for almost two years and rediscovering my love and passion for it. I really thought I was done for a little while. My desire was shot and I was focused on other things which in reality was the best thing that happened to me but all in all returning has been the best. I have more fun than ever and have been able to find a positive balance between wrestling and reality.


    The "internet fan" has become a vocal, if small, minority of wrestling fans. Do you read the newsboards/etc? What do people in the business generally think about the "smart marks"?


    No I just hear stuff passed on from others sometimes. I think a lot of workers hate them honestly. I don't think they're terrible. They really like what they like just like anything else. Obviously people that have no right to say shit love to judge and point fingers about how wrestling works but they feel entitled because they support it and are paying customers on some level. It's understood. Maybe some fans dig me maybe some don't it doesn't really bother me. It's like me going off about something about football like for example the cornerback situation with the giants last season. Oh fuck this fuck that this guy blows blah blah. True is I ain't playin corner for the giants so I really can't say shit but we all do anyways!


    Don't tell me you're a Giants Fan? You're getting more and more sympathic if that's the case!!!


    Haha I am a really big football fan in general but I grew up a new york giants fan for sure! It's not sympathetic, it's just realistic! These people are generally the nerdier types, love to argue and compare things. And play favorites just like anyone else. Weaker people just feel like they have some sort of power sitting behind a computer or phone screen typing their feelings out on a public forum. They don't realize that people living in reality are usually laughing at how pathetic they are. It's easy to hate something, harder to try and understand it. Wrestling has many flavors and styles and things to offer!Just like any other art form fans should open their eyes more to the bigger picture.


    And that would bring me straight to my next question as you use different fight styles in your wrestling matches, for example Mixed Martial Arts moves have become regular in your matches. You clearly use them as some sort of an "advantage", but what brought you to use these different fight styles for your Arsenal?


    I grew up training in martial arts since I was 5 years old. Case closed end of story. Ain't no cashing in on some mma craze shit or trying to be like low ki. Just who I am Is deeply rooted in martial arts. That will always be a part of how I legitimately handle myself and my wrestling style as well!


    We now learned that you're into Football, MMA & wrestling, beside these things, how does Chris Dickinson spend his well earned free time?


    I work full time in the private security field. If you ever need a good bodyguard let me know. I love training in the gym and eating. Spending time with my almost three year old maniac niece. Chillin with my dog. I don't have many close friends but I do enjoy spending time with them when possible. Everyone has responsibilities now it's harder getting old. Not into drinking or drugs. I love spending days at theme parks and on the beach. I love to go shopping too. That's a new one and maybe not a good one either haha. Other than that I am real laid back when I'm not working im all about relaxing. I look more forward to wrestling shows now more than ever. I do follow football religiously, right now is the best time to be a fan all the camps are going and pre season starts soon. MMA wise I am way more into the older UFC, pride, pancrase, K1. Haven't really kept up to date or followed in a long time. I love watching x files re runs when I can. Strangely I hardly ever watch wrestling at all lmao. I love spending mornings in my grandmas house eating pancakes and French toast the most.


    Speaking of your grandma, what does your family actually think about your career choice?


    Well I've been talking about being a wrestler since I was literally a child so they are all very comfortable with that. As far as it all go's they never stopped me or looked down on my choices but winning their approval and moral and emotional support came when I finally had results to show for the years of hard work and dedication and dreaming out loud. I think they watched me pursue it with everything I had and whenever you watch someone love something as much as I've loved wrestling you have no choice but to understand and support it. Getting hurt was obviously a big blow to them but If it wasn't for my my mother, my grandmother and especially my sister it would of been so much more emotionally difficult. Recovery and rehab from surgery was the worst. I'll never forget my mom was as disappointed as I was that things had to stop at the time because I worked so hard for it. But honestly it all worked out in the long run.


    Where do you see yourself in the next one to five years? Dreaming about making it to one of the "major" Federations?


    Honestly no. I think about it sometimes just because it's thrown in my face constantly that i have 'the look' and what it takes and can talk and blah blah blah!!! That's fine and wonderful but it's not particularly a road I want to travel on. Sadly the dream I had hardly exists any longer the way the business is in 2013! I honestly never had the grand become a 'superstar' wwf dream everybody has. I wanted to be the all japan triple crown champion and go to war with the kenta kobashi's of the world at the Nippon budokan or something alone those lines. The whole job system of the wwe really just makes me dislike wrestling more and more not like they haven't been doing that to me for years already! I am about to turn 26. I don't want to be 30 getting released from developmental or tv and in the same position I was in basically as a 18 year old kid. I put a lot of emphasis on having a fallback and a real career because I've seen myself what putting all your eggs in one basket can do to you in this business. There's not many ways at all to make real serious money and not be on tv so I guess I'm shit outa luck!! It's cool though I'm not complaining. And when I say serious money I mean serious fucking dough.


    Go for TNA, you could get atleast One Gutcheck Segment before getting released!


    You couldn't fucking pay me to work for Tna in steaks to get me to wrestle there. They make an absolute mockery of it and I personally could care less about them. My sicilian ass can't even keep a steady booking at czw for pissin people off you think I'll find work at Tna lmfao. Fuck that! Just not what I'm about.


    Again totally understable. Now i think the next question will be probably interest our readers the most, if you.. if Chris Dickinson could give an advice to a person who was thinking about training to become a professional wrestler, what would you tell him?


    Do it because you absolutely love this and want to do it. You will be tried, tested and broken many times. You need to be able to feed off a ton of negative energy and use it to drive you harder and harder. Respect the veterans that's for sure unless they are total cock suckers. You will learn a lesson from EVERYONE. Biggest thing is as hard as it will be don't let people take advantage of you. Have a voice and give a fuck about things that you see that you don't like. There is way too many yes men and putrid pussies infesting the business. Be the difference you wanna see!


    Now i would acutally love to play a little word association game! I say a word and you answer with the first thing that would came to your mind, are you down for that?


    Sure absolutely!


    Beyond Wrestling?


    Home


    CM Punk?


    Vomit


    Combat Zone Wrestling?


    One of the longest running companies with a very dedicated fan base. Looking forward to going back when they ready to let Daddy do his thing.


    Crimson?


    Pretty cool guy


    Ring Of Honor?


    A shell of it's former self.


    Chris Dickinson aka Paco Loco?


    My backyard name!!! So many guys backyard name. Paco Loco fucked people up alot worse than Chris Dickinson ever did. Ask Pinkie Sanchez he watched some of the old tapes in shock!!


    Yannic?


    Very good interview! No Awesome Bomb for you.


    With that being said, you got any final Words for your Fans/Supporters?


    Suck me!


    Actually saw that coming, but couldn't avoid it! Damn it! Anyway, thank you very much for participating in this interview Chris Dickinson! We hope the year 2013, will be the year of "Too Ultraviolence for CZW" Chris Dickinson.


    Nahahahaha whatever!!!! No problem dude!


  • Ich schau mir gerade die o. g. Doku über die Familiy "Knight" an. Sehr nett gemacht. Man sieht vorallem aus welchen ärmlichen, ja sogar asozialen Verhältnissen Paige /Britany Knight kommt. Empfehlenswert. Leider darf ich es euch nicht zur Verfügung stellen - das wäre ja illegal:)
    Sie hat auf jeden Fall sich ihre "Karriere" verdient.


    PS: Zwei Kommentare kann ich mir nicht verkneifen. Erstens musste ich so lachen, dass die gute Paige gleich sofort an den Strand rennt - der Engländer ist ja Sonne gewohnt. Und es ist erstaunlich, dass sie trotz ihrer Eltern eine solch hübsche Dame geworden ist.

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    HULK HOGAN
    Wrestling-Star dachte an Selbstmord
    Wie schlimm es Wrestling-Legende Hulk Hogan zwischenzeitlich ging, dürfte viele Fans doch schockieren: Jetzt offenbarte der Star, dass er zwischenzeitlich sogar Selbstmord-Gedanken hatte.



    In den 1980er-Jahren galt Terry Bollea alias Hulk Hogan (60) als bekanntester Vertreter des Wrestling. Wie vergänglich Ruhm in diesem Metier aber sein kann, ist spätestens seit dem Film-Hit "The Wrestler" bekannt. Tatsächlich ging auch Hogan - ganz wie im Film - nach seinem Karrierezenit durch mehr als düstere Stunden, wie er nun in einem Interview berichtete. Er habe zwischenzeitlich sogar über Selbstmord nachgedacht, sagte der Star in der amerikanischen TV-Show "Oprah: Where Are They Now", wie "femalefirst.co.uk" berichtet.


    Nachdem er festgestellt hatte, dass sein Körper nicht mehr so mitspielte wie gewohnt, seine Reality-Soap abgesetzt worden und die Ehe mit Frau Linda in die Krise geraten war, sei der Tiefpunkt erreicht gewesen, berichtete Hogan. "Alles wurde dunkel, alles passierte auf einmal. Ich trank sehr viel Alkohol", erinnert er sich in der Sendung. "Ich habe mich immer gefragt, wie sich Leute das Leben nehmen können, aber ich kam zu dem Punkt an dem ich mir sagte, 'Vielleicht wäre das ein einfacher Weg, die Probleme zu lösen.'"


    Allerdings habe es später einen ziemlich klassischen Erweckungsmoment gegeben. An einem ziemlich unerfreulichen Silvesterabend mit der Familie sei er in seiner Heimatstadt Miami auf die Straße gegangen, berichtete Hogan. "Ein Kind kam auf mich zugerannt und sagte 'Ich bin damit aufgewachsen dir zuzusehen. Ich hatte keinen Dad, du bist wirklich wie ein Vater für mich'. Und dann war da eine andere Person, die sagte 'Hulk, wir lieben dich'." In diesem Moment sei er des Leidens und seiner belastenden Ehe überdrüssig geworden, sagte der Star.



    Nach seiner Scheidung von Ehefrau Linda heiratete Hogan 2010 seine neue Ehefrau Jennifer McDaniel. Derzeit feilt der 60-Jährige Berichten zufolge an einem Comeback im Wrestling-Ring.


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    Ich kann nicht einmal die Steine zähln.
    Doch geh' den Weg den ich gehen wollte,
    Hier und jetzt, denn ich lebe heute.
    Alles färbt sich bunt
    Nie mehr grau und blass wie 'ne Regenwolke.