WHERE THE REAL WARRIORS ARE!

ISSUE 6 FEBRUARY 2010 CONTENTS

01: Editorial 01: AAW News 02: EPW News 02: NHPW News 03: SHWA News 04: WA Export News 05: Upcoming Shows 06: Spotlight - AAWs Dustin Dice 07: The San Count with Toshio 08: Hes Gangsta EPWs Big Vin Penhero interview 10: Schmidt Advice 10: Warriors Words CHIKARAs Mike Quackenbush interview 11: Results - Local Shows 12: Results - Overseas and Interstate 13: Roll Call of Champions 14: Official Rankings

EDITORIAL
WA got a slight taste of TNA, after the earlier disappointing announcement of the cancellation of the Maximum Impact! tour, with Ravens appearance at AAWs New Beginnings card which kicked off the wrestling year on January 15. The show had standing room only, in a good start to the new year for the WA scene. EPW, also had their first show for the year with an exhibition show at Malaga Markets which had decent crowds for all three sessions. In WPW news we have reached some more milestones in the past month including reaching our six month anniversary and reaching 100+ fans on Facebook, as well as starting a forum and becoming affiliated with US website, The Alliance. Thank you, once again to those who support us and Always support your local product! Tez

NEWS
RAVEN MAKES WA DEBUT TNA superstar Raven made his debut in WA at New Beginnings when he teamed up with The Shark to defeat Joey Angel and Jaxx. Raven was originally booked to take on Shark in a Hardcore Match, but when he met www.allactionwrestling.com.au Angel and Jaxx, he decided not to join them and let them know just what he thought of them during an in-ring promo. Raven and Jaxx proceeded to beat down Raven, before The Shark came out to save him, brandishing a chair. Raven did a meet and greet before the show, but had to leave straight after his match due to a scheduled flight to Sydney before heading back to the US for TNAs Genesis pay per view. NERO RETAINS Superstar David Nero retained the AAW Championship in his first Photo: All Action Wrestling defense of the title against the returning Jet West in the Main Event of New Beginnings. It was Wests first match in All Action Wrestling for a year.

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PLATINUM CHAMPION VS. CHAMPION Platinum Worldwide Champion, Craven challenged current Platinum Australian Champion, Wayne The Maniac Mattei to a match at Anniversary IV. Maniac accepted the challenge with the terms that neither are allowed to come in physical contact with each other before then. A series of Pick Your Poison matches with each wrestler picking the others opponent began with Mattei choosing Mark Valour as Cravens opposition in a Table Match at New Beginnings. Both champions will pick matches for each other at Full Force. FIRST AAW TAG CHAMPS CROWNED Killah and Bravo Tarir became the first ever AAW Tag Team Champions when they defeated the Blade Brothers, JC and Corvus, at New Beginnings. The new champs make their first title defense at Full Force against The Stevens Brothers, Chris and Jay. IMOGEN REGAINS TITLE Imogen Jane regained the Australian Womens Championship from Michelle in a Loser Leaves AAW Match at New Beginnings. Imogen has become the first two time holder of the championship. Michelle, the 2009 WPW WA Womens Wrestler of the Year, is now heading off to Melbourne to continue her near on seven year career. Westside Pro Wrestling wishes Michelle the best of luck.

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STORMING START TO THE YEAR Davis Storm has made a great start to 2010 with three wins at the Malaga Markets exhibition show. The Ironman teamed with Jay Taylor to take care of the Blackest Hour duo of EPW Champion, Richter and Adrien Priest, a singles match victory of Devlin Reeves and in a Six Man Elimination Tag Match with EPW Hardcore Shield Champion, Gavin www.epwperth.com McGavin and Adam Banks against the Schmidts and James Edwards. Storm now has his sights on the big two out of three falls match against South Australias Damian Slater at Rise or Fall on February 6. The long awaited match came about due to the ending of the Invitational Final when Storm pinned Tyler Jacobs while Slater had JT tapping out to a STF. The EPW Board of Directors have declared the winner will become EPW Invitational Champion and #1 contender for the EPW Championship. During an interview with WPW in October, Storm was asked Which Australian talent would you like to face off with in the future? The Ironman replied I dont keep an eye on Australian talent like I used to but the only name that leaps out at me is Damian Slater. Hes been wrestling here in EPW for almost five years and we still havent had the chance to have a one on one match. To me, he is the barometer for Australian wrestling today. Photo: Explosive Pro Wrestling HASTE & NICHOLLS NEW CHALLENGE Shane Haste and Mikey Nicholls make their second defense of the EPW Tag Team Championships against Jonny Wimbledon and the recently returned from the US, Chris Vice at Rise or Fall. Wimbledon and Vice became #1 contenders for the titles at Re-Awakening 8 defeating Alex Kingston/Adam Banks, Dan Moore/ Chase Griffin and The Schmidt Brothers in a Four Way Match. Haste and Nicholls first defense of the titles was a hard fought encounter against Davis Storm and Jimmy Payne at Decembers Kristmas Kaos 2. NHPW RETURNS WITH HUGE TOURNAMENT New Horizon Pro Wrestling return to the WA scene in April and May with the Global Conflict tour. The shows will be the companies first since the October 2009 Global Impact! tour. A single elimination World Shield Tournament will feature the following international and interstate talent: *Sonjay Dutt (India)

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*Tapu (New Zealand) *Colt Cabana (Central North America) *Cannonball Kris Taylor (England) *NC Viper (Aboriginal Australia) *Paul London (West Coast America) *Percy T. (Australia) *Wildcard The tour will be former WWE superstar, Paul Londons first visit to WA since the SmackDown! WrestleMania Revenge tour in April 2005, where he successfully defended his Cruiserweight Championship against Spike Dudley, Funaki and Scotty 2 Hotty. ROH and former TNA star Sonjay Dutt will be making his second NHPW appearance and Colt Cabana will be making his long awaited WA debut which he was scheduled to make at the cancelled Old School Reload tour. MASSIVES FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP DEFENSE! Jake Paragon earned the chance to challenge Mad Mike Massive for the SHWA Championship at Ascension when he outlasted Sean Ravage, Crazy Train, and Percy T. in a fatal four-way match. The match will be the third time the two men have competed against each other, the first time was at the very first SHWA show, Exodus, in December 2008 , in a Triple Threat Match which included Meat. www.shwa.org.au In what will be their first encounter since Massive defeated Paragon at Super Awesome Wrestling Show 5000, in November, to reach the final of the SHWA Championship tournament, the Alpha Omega of Australian Wrestling had the following to say to WPW It's hard not to know the story of Mike Massive and not feel proud of him for his success. His achievements, his story, and his accomplishments have all culminated in him having an undeniable foothold in SHWA history, as the first ever championship holder. Nobody can ever take that away from him. He will always be the first. But I will be the second. I will always honour Mike Massive for his great achievements and his efforts to reach them. But on February 6, I will become champion. On February 6, it's the Alpha Omega's Kingdom Come. The SHWA Champion heard about Paragons words Photo: Eli and replied with the following, Two times we have met, the first ended up being a lack of communication which resulted in neither of us obtaining a victory. The second was a match to decide who would go through to the first ever SHWA Championship Match at Ascension. I won!! Come Feb 6 we will both clash again, this time for the GOLD!!! I respect Jake Paragon a lot and consider him more of a friend than a foe and I feel he has earned his right to be number 1 contender for the SHWA title. Unfortunately for Jake this is where the friendship stops. No one in SHWA will take the title from me. I have single handedly walked through the Muscle Militia to earn my position as SHWA Champ!! Speaking of the Muscle Militia, Jarrad Slate, after costing me the victory in the 20 Man Battle Royal at the AWS Supershow in Adelaide this past Saturday night and 'running off' with my title, better be ready for a MASSIVE world of hurt!!!!! Sorry Paragon you are now just one hurdle I must run THROUGH not over!!!!! TWO DEBUT When Mountains Collide will see the debuts of two SHWA Academy talents in Jimmy Jamal Jenkins and Avalanche. Jenkins has a tough task ahead of him as he takes on Muscle Militia member, The Wraith, while the big man, Avalanche prepares to take on the first year rookie, Sean Ravage. FLASHYS REVENGE? The ongoing fued between Ring Announcer, Flashy Barry Hawkins and WPW 2009 WA Manager of the Year, Ebenizah J. Klaus continues at When Mountains Collide. The two have been feuding since the latter half

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of 2009, which resulted in a Hair vs. Hair match at National Bandanna Bash in October and Hawkins losing his hair. The rematch has come about due to a stipulation made before the Three Stages of Hell match between NC Viper and Jarrad Slate at Ascension in December, where if Viper won, Flashy wouldn get another opportunity at Klaus.

WA EXPORT
CRAVENS PLATINUM YEAR Platinum Worldwides 2009 End of Year awards announced at Live the Dream on January 2 saw the Australian Sensation, Craven voted the Platinum International Wrestler of the Year. This caps off a big 2009 for Craven, who also won the AAW and PPW Championships during the year. AAW regular and current Platinum Australian Champion, Wayne The Maniac Mattei was named Platinum Australian Wrestler of the Year. JONATHAN LINK PLATINUM ROOKIE Jonathan Link was named Platinum Worldwides Rookie of the Year at the 2009 End of Year Awards. Link has impressed fans and promoters alike since arriving in the US in November. The award was presented by Erico who before presenting Link his award told those in attendance I went on tour in Australia and I met Jonathan. He was close, he was almost there, he was ready to be a wrestler. He was ready to start moving up. I took him under my wing and he come here to the States and I cant tell you how proud I am of him. Photo: Platinum Worldwide SLATE MAKING A MARK ON THE AUSTRALIAN SCENE SHWAs Jarrad Slate wrestled in New South Wales and South Australia throughout January. AWF named Slate as number one contender for the AWF Young Lions Championship in their Summer 2010 News Update. Slate made his second trip to Sydney in January and received shots at Mint Condition Mick Morettis title at Best of the Best in Penrith and Powerhouse Theos AWF Commonwealth Championship at This Is AWF Wrestling in Campbelltown. The Allstar Wrestling Supershow in Golden Grove saw Slate take part in the 20 Man Battle Royal, eliminating fellow SHWA alumni Mike Massive from the bout. MANA TO WRESTLERAGE Mana will be heading to Adelaide in February to take part on the Australasian Wrestling Federations WrestleRage over three nights. The cards will also be featuring US Indy star El Generico. The Polynesian Warrior has also been ranked fifth on the official list of AWF Commonwealth Championship contenders for Summer 2010. MARSHALL STILL ON TOP IN SOCAL Bobby Marshalls run with the M1W Championship has continued throughout January with the champion defending the title on a weekly basis in Southern California. Marshall has succesfully taken care of Johnny Goodtime, Jaysin Stryfe and Joey Ryan. The next title defense for Marshall will be on the January 29, Friday Fight Night card with his opponent not named at this time.

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SHOW UPCOMING SHOWS

February 6, 2010 EPW Rise or Fall Queens Park Rec Centre Centre St, Queens Park Tickets: Adults $16, Children (12 and under) $10* Doors Open: 7 p.m. Matches include: EPW Tag Team Championship Match Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls (c) vs. Johnny Wimbledon & Chris Vice 2 out of 3 Falls Match Davis Storm vs. Damian Slater (SA) All or Nothing Street Fight Jamie Jurah vs. Devlin Reeves

February 6, 2010 SHWA When Mountains Collide Courtside Multisports Centre 35 Catalano Rd, Canning Vale Tickets: Adults $10, Children (under 16) $5 Doors Open: 6 p.m. Full card: SHWA Championship Match Mad Mike Massive (c) vs. Jake Paragon Jarrad Slate vs. Crazy Train Special Challenge Match Flashy Barry Hawkins vs. Ebenizah J. Klaus The Wraith vs. Jimmy Jamal Jenkins Sean Ravage vs. Avalanche SHWA Championship #1 Contenders Battle Royal

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February 13, 2010 AAW Full Force Warnbro Aqua Jetty 87 Warnbro Sound Ave, Warnbro Tickets: Standard $15, Family Pass $50 Doors Open: 7 p.m. Matches include: AAW Tag Team Championship Killah & Bravo (c) vs. The Stevens Brothers Cravens Pick Your Poison Wayne "The Maniac" Mattei (SA) vs. Cravens Choice Maniacs Pick Your Poison Craven vs. Maniacs Choice

SPOTLIGHT
Westside Pro Wrestling brings you a monthly look at the brightest talent on the Western Australian scene. This month we shine the spotlight on former All Action Wrestling Champion, Dustin Dice. Height: 6 Weight: 150 lbs Age: 23 Hometown: Perth, Australia Debut: March 4, 2006 (AAW Action I) Trained by: Andrew The Shark Carter Previous Names: Chris O Mac Finishing Move/s: High Roller, Slice n Dice, Jackpot Entrance Theme: Nirvana - In Bloom Favourite Match: vs. Kirby Mack (AAW Anniversary III - April 26, 2009) Worked for: All Action Wrestling, Allstar Wrestling Supershow, New Horizon Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Alliance, Pro Wrestling Ignition, Snakepit Pro Wrestling Titles Held: AAW Championship (July 11, 2009 - December 12, 2009); AAW Independent Championship (November 25, 2006 April 28, 2007) Photo: All Action Wrestling/ Dustin Dice

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With the previous edition of Westside Pro Wrestling having no San Count, I decided I would need to come back ten times better for the next one. So, with that being said, this months 'San Count' will be based around my recent trip to Japan, where I stayed for 20 days, seeing 17 live pro wrestling events. I will talk about my experiences in Japan, the shows I saw and the wrestlers I met. In true fashion of the 'San Count', I will list my top 5 shows from the trip, I would usually go with top 3, but there's certain shows that deserve the recognition of being awesome. 5. Pro Wrestling NOAH 'First Navigation' - January 17th in Yokohama (Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse) This had a 'house show' feel about it, it was a smaller show, with 500 fans, but it was taped for their regular TV show. This event saw the advancement in the annual Global Tag League tournament, plus some other additional match-ups. The reason why this show makes the list is because of the final two matches on the card, which to me, were the definite stand outs of the night, funnily enough it was the gaujins (foreigners) matches. In Global Tag League action, the reformed Kings of Wrestling of Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli took on Kensuke Sasaki and Takeshi Morshima in one of my favourite live matches to date. If there ever was a Japanese breakout match for the Kings', this was it, when this match surfaces on the internet, you gotta check it out. The other match was the main event of the show, as Bison Smith and Keith Walker battled Takashi Sugiura and Shuhei Taniguchi in what was another breakout match, this time for the NOAH newcomer, Human Massacre Keith Walker. 4. Pro Wrestling NOAH 'First Navigation' - January 10th in Nagoya (Zepp Nagoya) Over 1,000 fans packed Zepp Nagoya for what was another 'Super No Vacancy' event for Pro Wrestling NOAH. This show makes the list due it to be being an overall impressive show, with every match being worth to watch. The night was capped off with Takashi Sugiura and Shuhei Taniguchi taking on NJPW regulars Togi Makabe and Tomoaki Honma in a bloody (literally) Global Tag League encounter. Other matches on this show included Go Shiozaki and Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. Jun Akiyama and Taiji Ishimori, Takeshi Rikio and Muhammad Yone vs. Naomichi Marufuji and Atsushi Aoki and Kensuke Sasaki, Takeshi Morshima and Kento Miyahara vs. Bison Smith, Keith Walker and Ricky Marvin. 3. Big Japan Pro Wrestling - January 2nd in Tokyo (Korakuen Hall) This was Big Japan's biggest event of the year, the card was stacked, and overall, the event was awesome! Big Japan has earned it's reputation as being a deathmatch fed, but this event only featured one deathmatch, one hardcore match, and the rest had no weapon stipulations whatsoever, but I should add that no fan was let down what Big Japan offered on this night. In the undercard saw a variety of comedy, pure and powerhouse encounters, including many names like Kikutaro, Daisuke Sekimoto, Magnitude Kishiwada, Jaki Numazawa and MASADA. Of course, the main event was the type of match that earned Big Japan its reputation, as an 8man tag deathmatch finished the show. Yuko Miyamoto, Masashi Takeda, Isami Kodaka and Kankuro Hoshino vs. Ryuji Ito, Takashi Sasaki, Shadow WX and Abdullah Kobayashi will be a match I will never forget as it was the most violent, brutal and straight up hardcore match I have ever seen live! These guys added many more scars to the collection they already have on their bodies, and a lot of blood was lost. It was this match that finished a great night, giving BJPW the no.3 spot on this list. 2. Dragon Gate 'Live Gate' - January 15th in Kobe (dB Art Theatre) I had high expectations going into Dragon Gate shows, as watching them on DVD was always a treat. This event, out of the three I went to, was the smallest show in terms of venue and crowd size, but funnily enough, it was the very best. With around 300-400 filling the dance club known as 'dB Art Theatre', Dragon Gate produced one amazing show! Each match, one way or another, made my draw drop as these guys do some unbelievable stuff in a wrestling ring. Top to bottom, it was an incredible event, and one of my favourite live experiences to date. On this night, consistency was no problem for Dragon Gate as the night wrapped up being quite an enjoyable one. 1. New Japan Pro Wrestling 'Wrestle Kingdom IV' - January 4th, 2010 in Tokyo (Tokyo Dome) Now, making no.1 on my list, as expected, was the biggest wrestling event to happen on January 4th, 2010, and in Japan for the year, New Japan's annual Tokyo Dome event, WRESTLE KINGDOM IV! This 4 hour event featured 10 matches, which included New Japan vs. NOAH matches, and the IWGP Jr. Tag, IWGP Tag, IWGP

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Jr., IWGP Heavyweight and GHC Heavyweight titles on the line. These matches included Muhammad Yone vs. Togi Makabe, Naomichi Marufuji vs. Tiger Mask, Takashi Sugiura vs. Hirooki Goto, Go Shiozaki vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Yoshihiro Takayama plus many more! This event also featured international talent, in Averno and Ultimo Guerrero from CMLL and Team 3D from TNA. I can't put this show into detail without writing too much, so to sum it up, best wrestling event I have ever been to, mainly based on the experience of being in a crowd of 41,500, but also for the action in the ring. Honourable mention: Osaka Pro Wrestling 'Saturday Night Story' - January 9th in Osaka (Move On Arena) On this trip, I also had the honour and pleasure to meet many wrestlers. Some of these include Chris Hero, Claudio Castagnoli (even ran into them both in the streets of Tokyo!), Katsuhiko Nakajima, Naomichi Marufiji, GAMMA, Ricky Marvin, many wrestlers from Osaka Pro, and others involved in puroresu. Another great thing about Japanese wrestling, is that the wrestlers are very easy to approach, and are very appreciative of their fans, as their fans have a lot of respect for them for what they do. Also the fact that theres wrestling stores on the streets of Tokyo, makes the place worth a visit. Overall, the trip was well worth the expense and effort, and I'll definitely be back in the near future. Well, this wraps up this edition of The San Count, recapping my trip to Japan, and I'm looking forward to writing for the WPW readers next time!

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HES GANGSTA!
Team Allstar coach and hip-hop star, Big Vin Penhero talks with the Original Team Allstar benchwarmers, Tez, Camilla, Dave and KB. TEZ 4: Growing up, who were the wrestlers the made an influence on you? BIG VIN: Number one would have to be Hulk Hogan. The man is a legend, I can honestly say that he was the single inspiration of getting into the business. I also like/d Andre the Giant, Rowdy Roddy Piper and Randy Savage. As you can tell I'm really into any wrestling from the eighties. TEZ 4: You made your EPW debut in early 2007 as Brad Wests bodyguard. Had you been training for long when Brad asked you to help him in his feud with Jack Burbank? BIG VIN: Look my training has been an on going process , I've played competitive sports my whole life which included Rugby league, Australian Rules Football and Basketball. Then one day my cousin told me about a local wrestling fed that had started, I went down check out a show and that was it I was hooked. I trained at the Photo: Explosive Pro Wrestling EPW Dynamite Factory and then suffered a major injury (playing basketball) that put me out of action and stopped me playing any competitive sport for a number of years. Then after a lot of soul searching, rehab and a chance meeting with Brad West, Big Vin was unleashed on EPW. TEZ 4 & KB 69: Im Gangsta and Call Tha Cops seemed to catch on with the fans. Are there any plans for an EP or full length CD to drop? Where do you ultimately want to take your rap career? BIG VIN: After the massive success of the two singles, I have collaborated with two other talented individuals and have been in the studio laying down tracks for a full length CD, which will be released early 2010. Unfortunately that all I can say about this at this time. KB 69: Who were/are your musical influences? BIG VIN: Biggest Influences are Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg. I'm a huge fan of anything from Death Row Records also getting an honourable mention is Ice Cube, Tupac, NWA, Run DMC and Notorious BIG.

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TEZ 4: Are you hoping to wrestle more in the future or are you mainly happy to stay in the Manager/ Coach role, with the occasional in ring appearance? BIG VIN: As much as I love stepping into the ring and dishing out the Bull Doggy Dogg, I'm happy with my Manager/Coach role but in saying that , I will step in to ring when ever Team Allstar needs me but I think I'm best utilised on the outside of the ring, scouting the opposition and designing plays to help the team get the win. SYMBA 32: Who or what are Team Allstar looking for in their number 1 Draft pick for 2010? BIG VIN: I Think it's quite obvious in what we, I mean I would look for in a number 1 Draft pick, Just take a look at Sebastian Sander and The Don Michael Morleone. They both possess power, strength , speed, aggressiveness , The drive to be number 1 and the willingness to do what ever it takes to win and I mean whatever it takes. CAM 27 & KB 69: In Brad West's absence, do you feel a responsibility as the senior ranking member of the team to step up and take the reigns as the head coach of Team All*Star? BIG VIN: Of course I do, I don't just feel responsibility I also feel very honoured, Brad West is one of the greatest wrestling minds and most distinguished wrestler's EPW has ever seen. I appreciate Brad taking me under his wing and teaching me the ins and outs of the wrestling business. Now it's my turn to repay him by putting into practice all the lessons I learnt by observing the great Man. Brad West is Brad West and Vin Penhero is Vin Penhero so there may be a slight differing in our coaching styles but the goal is the same to make Team Allstar The dominant force in EPW and Photo: Explosive Pro Wrestling Australian Wrestling. TEZ 4: The EPW crowd finally has started giving Team Allstar some love at Kristmas Kaos. It sure has taken them long enough to catch on to the hottest stable in EPW. BIG VIN: Yo yo hold on there, I'm not sure if it's love the crowd is giving us, I think it could me be more the case of The Enemy of my Enemy is my Friend. The darkest clouds you could imagine are forming over EPW as we speak, I think the EPW fans have realised this. The Blackest Hour have shown that they are more than a bunch of black finger nail painting, mascara wearing goths. I take my hat off to them, they Punked Team Allstar, I did my homework for that match but they pulled all the strings and made us fight their fight. I tell you right now, The Blackest Hour are in Team Allstar gun sights, we could have been mutually beneficial to each other but no, they had to pull a stunt like that (what they did at KK2). We might be out numbered, the odds might be against us but will not back down and we still have a few dirty tricks left on the White Board. TEZ 4: What does Big Vin Penhero want to achieve in the future? BIG VIN: Bling bling baby and I'm not talking about a 24 carrot neck chain like I wear around my neck. I want this to be the golden year for Team Allstar, I want to help put gold around the waists of Sebastian Sander and The Don Michel Morleone and we're aiming high, I want Team Allstar to possess the EPW Championship and the Tag Team championship simultaneously. TEZ 4: Thanks for chillin with Westside Pro Wrestling, Vin BIG VIN: The pleasure was all yours.

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SCHMIDT ADVICE SCHMIDT ADVICE

Explosive Pro Wrestlings Gorgeous Garry and Bruiser Barry are here to give Westside Pro Wrestling readers advice worth a Schmidt! Kane asks: Barry, you say you wrestle crocodiles and kangaroos and all the rest of it, is there any proof of this? Bruiser Barry: Kane, I have not only wrestled crocodiles and kangaroos, I've gone bare knuckles with a black bear, I've used Sambo on a Siberian tiger and had to pint glass an alligator upside the head. All of these incredible feats are true and I wear the furs of a jaguar I outran and ate raw to the ring with me to scare our opponents and weak children. So Kane the next time you want to ask if the stories about me are true, ask me at a show so I can towel you across the face. Kane also asks: Garry, you failed to win both the Rising Star Cup and the EPW Hardcore Shield in the latter half of 2009. It shows to me and the fans you choke in big match situations, does this happen when it comes to the ladies outside of the ring as well? Gorgeous Garry: Kane...I am by no means...A CHOKER! I have been winning the hearts of many, Photo: Explosive Pro Wrestling many fans through every breathtaking move I have made in 2009. It is true I did not win the Rising Star Cup and Hardcore Shield but truth be known, I was weak as I had caught a rare fever known as "ungorgeousitises" obviously something you have never caught as it only happens to ones that are graced with such an elegant glow as I have. As for the ladies, the only problem I have with ladies is there are too many fuglies out there that think they are worthy of Gorgeous Garry. Kane...Im not here to justify your status as a worthless, geek who still believes that fat chicks are quite the catch since everything is bigger and the association with whales is fascinating...you are on your own Kane...the Gorgeous One has just enlightened you all...You are all welcome!

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New Horizon Pro Wrestlings Mana, The Polynesian Warrior, brings Westside Pro Wrestling newsletter a monthly column in which he gives his thoughts on the current scene or talks with superstar friends from his past in the United States. Interview with Lightning For this article I thought I would get in touch with one of the most amazing wrestlers I have ever had the opportunity to be in the ring with. Some of the stuff he pulls out can be called nothing but amazing. If you dont believe me look him up on you tube for sure and youll see what I mean. His name is Lightning Mike Quackenbush and he is the founder of CHIKARA pro wrestling. I first studied Mike Quackenbush matches against Reckless Youth who back then stupefied me just as to how the hell they pulled a lot of there moves off so damn quick and so crisp. These days Claudio Castagnoli and Chris Hero do this with Mike and they are giants. Photo: World-1/Mana Quack has been one of the premier wrestlers on the circuit for over ten years now as well as publishing his own books. He is one of the forefathers to a style that can only be described as Lucha / Japanese and X Division all combined into one. I am proud to put together this interview with one of my good friends and one of the best cruisers in the American Independent scene as well as the world - Lightning Mike Quackenbush. How did the name "Lightning" Mike Quackenbush come to be? It was really something pushed on me in the mid-90's, to try and become more marketable. At the time, I was wrestling as M. Quackenbush. The promoter I was working for at the time felt it needed something more, so I added "Lightning" in tribute to Jushin "Thunder" Liger, who inspired me. You and the wrestlers/students of CHIKARA received training from Jorge "Skayde" Rivera, how do you think his influence has improved your abilities?

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He opened up a whole new world of wrestling for me. He's in his mid-40's now, and he is more active and more creative than guys half his age. You have wrestled in many top U.S indy promotions, as well as overseas in Europe and Japan, which experiences have been the most memorable in your career thus far? For different reasons, wrestling in Mexico, Germany, and Japan are very memorable experiences. My first match in Mexico, I was given a death threat from a fan. Which is kind of awesome, if you think about it. In Europe, the fans have a great respect for my style, and so I always feel well-appreciated when I perform for them. In Japan, because I had longed to go there, and worked for Photo: Bleacher Report years with that as my goal, I found it especially satisfying just to climb in the ring, and hear the announcer call my name in Japanese. What was it like to square off with someone you had idolised, British pro wrestling legend, Johnny Saint? Humbling, of course. He's such a gentleman, in the ring and out. At times, it was almost like I was not in the match, but watching it on TV. Prior to the day we wrestled, the only way I had even seen him was on TV. Who is on the list of people you'd like to lock up with one day? Christopher Daniels is always on that list. I would love to have a singles match with him. I think it would be a lot of fun to wrestle Ultimo Guerrero, or Averno from CMLL as well. You've held the NWA Junior Heavyweight Championship for over two years, who in the NWA would you like to defend it against? Anyone. Bring 'em on. I'd love to be out there defending that title every month, if they could line up the challengers for me. In the past couple of years, you have taken CHIKARA to many Photo: Online World of Wrestling different states in America, as well as Germany and Japan, where else do you see CHIKARA in the near future? It would be great to play Mexico, since that is where our stylistic roots are, but really, those kinds of things represent great risk. Is there a possibility of Mike Quackenbush coming to Western Australia in the foreseeable future? There is talk of a trip to Perth, I am pleased to report. I would love to play Australia before I hang up the boots. The birthplace of tag team wrestling! It would be a lot of fun. Any last words? Please check us out online, we have a free weekly podcast you can watch on iTunes under the name "CHIKARA Podcast-A-Go-Go". Thanks for your time hope you check out some of Mikes matches they are amazing and he is sure to be hitting our shores in 2010. In my next article I will be delving into one of the most Hardcore brains in wrestling history. Stay tuned.

RESULTS
AAW New Beginnings January 15, 2010 Warnbro, WA, Australia Warnbro Aqua Jetty

- James Grace (c) def. Dustin Dice in a WA State Title Match - Joey Angel def. B-Money - Raven (USA) & The Shark def. Joey Angel & Jaxx

- Wayne The Maniac Mattei (SA) def. Jaxx - Killah & Bravo Tarir def. The Blade Brothers to become the first AAW Tag Team Champions - Imogen Jane def Michelle (c) in an Loser Leaves AAW Womens Championship Match

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- Craven def. Mark Valour in a Tables Match - David Nero (c) def. Jet West in a AAW

Championship Match http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-yUGvD0Xu0 EPW at the Malaga Markets January 16, 2010 Malaga, WA, Australia Malaga Markets

Session 1 - Davis Storm & Jay Taylor def. The Blackest Hour (Richter & Adrien Priest) - AZ Vegara def. The Don Michael Morleone - Chase Griffin def. Gorgeous Garry Schmidt - Mikey Nicholls def. Chris Vice - Shane Haste def. Nate Dooley Session 2 - Richter def. Ryan Dangerfield - Jay Taylor def. Hollywood Kiel Steria - Ferguson Block, The Don Michael Morleone & Adam Banks def. Chris Vice, Johnny Wimbledon

& James Edwards in a Six Man Tag Match - Davis Storm def. Devlin Reeves - Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste def. The Schmidts Session 3 - Jay Taylor def. Adrien Priest - Ferguson Block def. Shotgun Tyler Jacobs - Chase Griffin def. Kiel Steria - Johnny Wimbledon def. Ryan Dangerfield - Davis Storm, Gavin McGavin & Adam Banks def. The Schmidts & James Edwards in a Six Man Elimination Match

OVERSEAS AND INTERSTATE RESULTS

Alex Kingston (EPW) 27/12/09AWS (Alternative Wrestling Show)/EWF (Empire Wrestling Federation) United Forces 2 AWS Outdoor Arena & StoreRowland Heights, CA, USAJohnny Paradise won the United Forces Battle Royal that included Alex Kingston 08/01/10M1W (Mach 1 Wrestling) Friday Fight NightAmerican Sports CenterAnaheim, CA, USAThe Ballard Brothers (Shane & Shannon) def. Alex Kingston & Dan Moore in a First Round M1W Tag Team Championship Tournament Match B-Money (AAW) 23/01/10AWS (Allstar Wrestling Supershow)Golden Grove Recreation CentreGolden Grove, SA, AustraliaMr. Big won the 20 Man Battle Royal that included B-Money Bobby Marshall (EPW) 27/12/09AWS/EWF United Forces 2 AWS Outdoor Arena & StoreRowland Heights, CA, USA Johnny Paradise won the United Forces Battle Royal that included Bobby Jo Marshall 08/01/10M1W Friday Fight NightAmerican Sports CenterAnaheim, CA, USABobby Jo Marshall (c) def. Johnny Goodtime in a M1W Championship Match 15/01/10M1W Friday Fight NightAmerican Sports CenterAnaheim, CA, USABobby Jo Marshall (c) def. Jaysin Stryfe in a M1W Championship Match 22/01/10M1W Friday Fight NightAmerican Sports CenterAnaheim, CA, USABobby Jo Marshall (c) def. Joey Ryan in a M1W Championship Match The Boss (AAW) 02/01/10PPW (Platinum Worldwide) Live the DreamAmerican Legion Post #37Michigan City, IN, USA Mark Reil & Jonathan Link def. "The Boss" Mr. Brandon & Carl Morris Chris Vice (EPW) 27/12/09AWS/EWF United Forces 2 AWS Outdoor Arena & StoreRowland Heights, CA, USA Johnny Paradise won the United Forces Battle Royal that included Chris Vice Craven (AAW) 23/01/10AWSGolden Grove Recreation CentreGolden Grove, SA, AustraliaCraven (c) def. John E. Radic in a PPW Championship Match Dan Moore (EPW) 27/12/09AWS/EWF United Forces 2 AWS Outdoor Arena & StoreRowland Heights, CA, USA Johnny Paradise won the United Forces Battle Royal that included Dan Moore 08/01/10M1W (Mach 1 Wrestling) Friday Fight NightAmerican Sports CenterAnaheim, CA, USA The Ballard Brothers (Shane & Shannon) def. Alex Kingston & Dan Moore in a First Round M1W Tag Team Championship Tournament Match 15/01/10M1W Friday Fight NightAmerican Sports CenterAnaheim, CA, USABrian Kendrick def. Dan Moore 22/01/10M1W Friday Fight NightAmerican Sports CenterAnaheim, CA, USADan Moore def. Kyle

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Webb Dustin Dice (AAW) 22/01/10SPW (Snakepit Pro Wrestling)SA, AustraliaDustin Dice & Blue Blood def. Zak Sabbath & Ryan Eagles 23/01/10AWSGolden Grove Recreation CentreGolden Grove, SA, AustraliaMr. Big won the 20 Man Battle Royal that included Dustin Dice Jarrad Slate (SHWA) 15/01/10AWF (Australasian Wrestling Federation) Best of the BestPenrith PanthersPenrith, NSW, AustraliaMint Condition Mick Moretti (c) def. Jarrad Slate in a AWF Young Lions Championship Match 16/01/10AWF This Is AWF WrestlingThe CubeCampbelltown, NSW, AustraliaPowerhouse Theo (c) def. Jarrad Slate in a AWF Commonwealth Championship Match 23/01/10AWSGolden Grove Recreation Centre Golden Grove, SA, AustraliaMr. Big won the 20 Man Battle Royal that included Jarrad Slate Joey Angel (AAW) 23/01/10AWS (Allstar Wrestling Supershow)Golden Grove Recreation CentreGolden Grove, SA, AustraliaMr. Big won the 20 Man Battle Royal that included Joey Angel Jonathan Link (AAW) 02/01/10PPW Live the DreamAmerican Legion Post #37Michigan City, IN, USAMark Reil & Jonathan Link def. "The Boss" Mr. Brandon & Carl Morris Mike Massive (SHWA) 23/01/10AWSGolden Grove Recreation CentreGolden Grove, SA, AustraliaMr. Big won the 20 Man Battle Royal that included Mike Massive The Shark (AAW) 23/01/10AWSGolden Grove Recreation CentreGolden Grove, SA, AustraliaThe Shark vs. Blue Blood went to a no contest *AAWs Joel Spencer refereed four matches on the Australian Wrestling Supershow card

ROLL CALL OF CHAMPIONS

ALL ACTION WRESTLING AAW Champion: David Nero (def. Dustin Dice (c) and The Shark on December 12, 2009) WA State Champion: James Grace (def. Jimmy Swell on November 14, 2009) Tag Team Champions: Killah & Bravo Tarir (def. The Blade Brothers on January 15, 2010) Australian Womens Champion: Imogen Jane (def. Michelle on January 15, 2010) Affilliate Titles PPW Australian Champion: Wayne The Maniac Mattei (def. The Shark (c), Joey Angel, B-Money, David Nero and Brandon The Boss Bossman on October 3, 2009) EXPLOSIVE PRO WRESTLING EPW Champion: Richter (def. Jamie Jurah on May 29, 2009) Tag Team Champions: Mikey Nicholls & Shane Haste (def. Carlo Cannon & Slex on November 7, 2009) Hardcore Shield: Gavin McGavin (def. Barry Schmidt, Garry Schmidt and Jonathan Wimbledon on December 5, 2009) NEW HORIZON PRO WRESTLING Art of Fighting Champion: Mana (def. Steve Corino, Cannonball Kris Taylor and Blake Mitchell on August 1, 2009) Light-Heavyweight Champion: Heritor (def. Percy T. and Kid Impact on August 1, 2009) SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE WRESTLING ALLIANCE SHWA Champion: Mad Mike Massive (def. The Wraith on December 5, 2009)

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OTHER TITLES International Titles M1W Champion: Bobby Jo Marshall (EPW) (def. James Morgan on December 18, 2009) PPW Champion: Craven (AAW) (Re-awarded title on January 15, 2010) Interstate Titles PWI Independent Champion: B-Money (AAW) (def. Jaxx on November 14, 2009)

OFFICIAL RANKINGS
EPW SHWA Champion: Richter Champion: Mad Mike Massive 1. Davis Storm 1. Jake Paragon 2. Damian Slater 2. Pain 3. Mikey Nicholls 3. The Wraith 4. Shane Haste 4. Crazy Train 5. Jay Taylor / AZ Vegara (Tie) 5. Jarrad Slate These rankings were provided by Explosive Pro Wrestling and Southern Hemisphere Wrestling Alliance.

CREDITS
Westside Pro Wrestling Team Editor: Tez Proofing: Jenna Consultant: Liam Logo: Thomas Special Thanks All Action Wrestling Australasian Wrestling Federation Barry Schmidt Camilla Dave David Nero Davis Storm Ebenizah J. Klaus Eli Explosive Pro Wrestling Garry Schmidt Jake Paragon Jay Cal KB Mana Michelle (EPW) Mike Quackenbush New Horizon Pro Wrestling Rick Sanders The Shark Southern Hemisphere Wrestling Alliance Vin Penhero Acknowledgements So Cal Uncensored www.socaluncensored.com WNA www.wrestling.net.au ALWAYS support your local product! 2010, Westside Pro Wrestling AAW, EPW, NHPW and SHWA photos and logos used with permission their respective companies.

Photo: Rebecca Henney

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