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AWF NEWS UPDATE MARCH / APRIL 2008
Welcome to the AWF News Update for March/April 2008.
February and March events have been exciting and interesting, with AWF debuting in New Zealand, and appearing in Cardiff, Blacktown and Fairy Meadow, NSW since last time.
Thanks for your support over the last few shows, and here's the latest in detail from AWF.
AWF RANKINGS APRIL 2008
AWF Australasian Champion: TNT
1. Raven
2. Il Cognito
3. Mark Hilton
4. Steve Ravenous
5. Krackerjack
AWF Young Lion's Champion: Jay Law
1. Chris X
2. Bluey Bonza
3. Powerhouse Theo
4. Kid Dynamite
5. Billy Flyswat
AWF Tag Team Champions: Surf Club: Scotty Club & Adam Hoffman
1. Zero Gravity: Billy Flyswat & Chris X
2. Black Venum: Zander Bathory & Toxin
3. Detonation Crew: TNT & Powerhouse Theo
4. The Freakshow: Il Cognito & Massive Q
5. Platinum Players: Kid Dynamite & Steve Ravenous
UPCOMING AWF LIVE EVENTS
AWF @ SUPANOVA
MELBOURNE, VIC - 29 & 30 MARCH
BRISBANE, QLD - 5 & 6 APRIL
The Australasian Wrestling Federation (AWF) is excited to unleash pro-wrestling at Supanova Conventions: Melbourne 29 & 30 March and Brisbane 5 & 6 April.
The 2 day showcases will have AWF present matches during the events, and will also feature meet and greet appearances by AWF’s top stars during the day. AWF Merchandise and Photo opportunities will also be available.
Supanova is the number one Pop Culture Expo in Australia, so please come along and support these events, as they are huge, and you are sure to find things that interest and excite!
Details of Supanova can be found at http://www.supanova.com.au/.
AWF Wrestling @ Supanova Pop Culture Expo Mellbourne, VIC
Shows: 29 & 30 March : 11am, 1pm, 3pm daily
The Boulevard Hocker, Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale, VIC
Tickets on Sale Now @ Ticketek
AWF Wrestling @ Supanova Pop Culture Expo Brisbane, QLD
Shows: 5 & 6 April : 11am, 1pm, 3pm daily
Exhibition Building, RNA Showgrounds, Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Brisbane,
QLD
Tickets on Sale Now @ Ticketek
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AWF PRO-WRESTLING EXPLOSION
@ PENRITH PANTHERS, PENRITH, NSW
FRI 11 APRIL, 2008
The Australian Wrestling Federation (AWF) comes to Panthers World of Entertainment, Penrith, NSW on Friday 11 April with a huge night of pro-wrestling excitement, featuring Australia’s top professional wrestlers and a special international guests from the USA.
The AWF will deliver over 2 hours of action packed sports entertainment suitable for all ages in a huge card that will showcase a variety of different matches, fighting styles and characters to kick start the beginning of the school holidays.
The awesome Panthers Evan Theatre will be the perfect setting to host this hi tech event, and AWF will utilize the venue’s great video walls and sound and lighting to make this a visually spectacular extravaganza.
The marquee proceeding for the “Pro-Wrestling Explosion” event will see AWF Australasian Champion TNT, battle former ECW World Champion, direct from the USA, Raven.
TNT is the current AWF Australasian Champion, reigning since January 7, 2007, having defeated Japan’s Cima. Since his title win TNT has racked up victories over other World Champions such as Billy Kidman, Steve Corino and X-Pac to keep his title. In October, 2007, Raven and TNT successfully tag teamed taking down the likes of the Platinum Players and The Bastard Brothers. Both are good friends, but when the title is on the line, it will no doubt become competitive, and surely become explosive. Raven will be possibly the biggest test to date for TNT, due to the experience advantage he holds over TNT.
Raven is a former NWA and ECW World Champion, and is one of the most renowned independent wrestlers in the business. He uses a combination of psychology and hardcore wrestling to wear down opponents, and likes to deliver his Even Flow DDT to finish them off. Raven has 20 years experience wrestling, some 7 years advantage over TNT, and knows every dirty trick in the book. These very factors may play a part in deciding who will be the AWF Australasian Champion at the end of the bout.
This match up promises to be one of the most anticipated in AWF history.
In addition, as part of the proceedings for the “Pro-Wrestling Explosion” event other exciting bouts will see the popular Surf Club defend the AWF Tag Team Titles against former Champions, The Platinum Players: JT Robinson & Kid Dynamite. Jay Law will defend his Young Lion’s Championship against The Detonation Crew’s Chris X. More tag team action will see Black Venum battle Blue Flames. In a heavyweights clash “The Freakshow’s” Massive Q will face “The Detonation Crew’s” Powerhouse Theo, plus Mark “The Hammer” Hilton will face Billy Flyswat in a battle of two of AWF’s most popular singles wrestlers.
This is sure to be a great event packed with surprises galore, so if you are looking for a fun night out be sure to make it along and support the Australian Wrestling Federation for “AWF Pro-Wrestling Explosion @ Penrith Panthers”.
We advise to book early to avoid disappointment as recent AWF events have been turn away sell outs. Tickets are on sale now at the club.
AWF PRO-WRESTLING EXPLOSION CARD
- AWF Australasian Championship: Raven (USA) Vs TNT (c)
- AWF Tag Team Championships: Platinum Players Robinson & Dynamite Vs Surf Club
- AWF Young Lion’s Championship: Chris X Vs Jay Law
- Billy Flyswat Vs Mark Hilton
- Black Venum Vs Bluey Bonza & Nick Ferno
- Massive Q Vs Powerhouse Theo
* Subject to Change
AWF PRO-WRESTLING PRESENTS “PRO-WRESTLING EXPLOSION PENRITH”
FRI 11 APRIL, 2008 – 8:00 PM BELLTIME
PANTHERS EVAN THEATRE: MULGOA RD, PENRITH
TICKETS: $25
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THE CLUB FROM MAIN RECEPTION
BOOKINGS PH: 1800 061 991 OR AT THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE
SHOW INFO: The AWF will deliver over 2 hours of action packed sports entertainment suitable for all ages in a huge card that will showcase a variety of different matches, fighting styles and characters.
Visit www.awfwrestling.com.au or call 0410 691 377
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AWF PRO-WRESTLING EXPLOSION
@ LOWER HUTT, NZ
THURS 17 APRIL, 2008
CARD:
Raven (USA) Vs D-Hoya (NZ), NZWPW Tag Team Titles: Infinite Avalanche
Vs T Company Gold, TNT (AUST), Jimmy Sparx, Tommy Combat plus more TBA.
AWF "PRO-WRESTLING EXPLOSION" LOWER HUTT
THURS 17 APRIL, 2008 – 7:30 PM BELLTIME
LOWER HUTT TOWN HALL, LAINGS RD, LOWER HUTT, NZ
TICKETS: CHILD (U12): $10, ADULTS: $15, DOOR SALES: $20, VIP: $35
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM:
SPORTS DEN: QUEENS RD, LOWER HUTT
LASER FORCE: COURTNEY PLACE, WELLINGTON
www.awfwrestling.co.nz
ENQUIRIES PH: 027 715 2141 OR AT THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE
SHOW INFO: The AWF & NZWPW will deliver 2 hours plus of action packed sports entertainment suitable for all ages in a huge card that will showcase a variety of different matches, fighting styles and characters.
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AWF PRO-WRESTLING EXPLOSION
@ PALMERSTON NORTH, NZ
FRI 18 APRIL, 2008
CARD:
Raven (USA) Vs TNT (AUST), D-Hoya, Tommy Combat, Jimmy Sparx, plus more
TBA.
AWF "PRO-WRESTLING EXPLOSION" LOWER HUTT
FRI 18 APRIL, 2008 – 8 PM BELLTIME
QUEEN ELIZABETH COLLEGE, RANGITIKEI, PALMERSTON NORTH, NZ
LOWER HUTT TOWN HALL, LAINGS RD, LOWER HUTT, NZ
TICKETS: CHILD (U12) / STUDENTS: $15, ADULTS: $20, VIP: $35
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM:
MASSEY UNI STUDENTS ASSOCIATION OFFICE
ONLINE AT www.awfwrestling.co.nz
ENQUIRIES PH: 027 715 2141 OR AT THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE
SHOW INFO: The AWF & NZWPW will deliver 2 hours plus of action packed sports entertainment suitable for all ages in a huge card that will showcase a variety of different matches, fighting styles and characters.
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AWF THE "MAY"N EVENT
@ FAIRY MEADOW
FRI 2 MAY, 2008
AWF PRO-WRESTLING PRESENTS THE "MAY"N EVENT
FRI 2 MAY, 2008 – 8:00 PM BELLTIME
FAIRYMEADOW FRATERNITY CLUB: 11 BOURKE ST, FAIRY MEADOW
TICKETS: RINGSIDE: $25, GENERAL: $15
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THE CLUB
PH: 02 4283 3333 OR AT THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE
SHOW INFO: The AWF will deliver 2 hours plus of action packed sports entertainment suitable for all ages in a huge card that will showcase a variety of different matches, fighting styles and characters.
Show Enquiries Call: 0410 691 377
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AWF "MAY"NIA 2008
@ BLACKTOWN RSL
SAT 3 MAY, 2008
AWF PRO-WRESTLING PRESENTS AWF "MAY”NIA
SAT 3 MAY, 2008 – 7 PM BELLTIME
BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB, SECOND AVE, BLACKTOWN, NSW
TICKETS: RINGSIDE: $25, GENERAL: $15
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THE CLUB
PH: 9622 5222 OR AT THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE
SHOW INFO: The AWF will deliver 2 hours plus of action packed sports entertainment suitable for all ages in a huge card that will showcase a variety of different matches, fighting styles and characters.
Show enquiries call 0410 691 377
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AWF LIVE EVENTS RESULTS FEB / MARCH 2008
Australasian Pro-Wrestling Summit Wellington
Fri 22 February, 2008
Wellington High School
Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand
Attendance: 100
Results:
Kid Dynamite b Chris Trance, NZWPW Tag Titles: Rehua & Dan Stirling
b Axl & Adam Avalanche, 2/3 Falls: Taku Iwasa b Billy Flyswat, NZWPW
Title: Jimmy Sparks b JT Robinson, YLC: Jay Law b JC Star, AWF Title:
TNT b D-Hoya
Australasian Pro-Wrestling Summit Auckland
Sat 23 February, 2008
Lynfield YMCA
Lynfield, Auckland, New Zealand
Attendance: 100
Results:
Tommy Combat b Skyhawk, YLC 3 Way: Jay Law b Chris Trance & Kid Dynamite,
NZWPW Tag Titles: Avalanche & Infinity b Stirling & Rehua (Title
Change), D-Hoya b JT Robinson, NZWPW Title: Jimmy Sparks b Billy Flyswat,
Levi b Downtown Danny, AWF Title: TNT b Taku Iwasa
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Australia’s Cup 2008
Sat 1 March, 2008
Blacktown RSL
Blacktown, NSW
Attendance: 150
Results:
Kid Dynamite b Nick Ferno, AC Bracket1: Steve Ravenous b Powerhouse Theo,
AC Bracket 2: Mark Hilton b Massive Q, AWF Australasian Title: TNT b Taku
Iwasa, AWF Tag Titles: Surf Club b Billy Flyswat & Chris X, AWF Young
Lion’s Championship: Bluey Bonza b Jay Law - COR, Australia’s
Cup: Mark Hilton b Steve Ravenous
Notes:
- Detonation Crew opened show saying that they would win all bouts today, and walk away with Tag Titles, Australia’s Cup and Australasian Championship. Platinum Players entered with Ravenous saying he was ripped off versus TNT at last Blacktown event, and stated he’d win tournament and would keep the Australia’s Cup and get number 1 contenders shot, and win back AWF Title. Massive Q entered screaming he was ripped off in AWF Title match in Fairy Meadow and he would win Australia’s Cup and then go on to win AWF Title. Hilton then entered and said he was sick of hearing all this complaining, and he was going to win Cup for AWF fans and Australia.
- TNT defeated Taku Iwas with the flipping “Super” Detonator to win the Australia Vs Japan Challenge. Afterwoods Iwasa embraced TNT and congratulated him on the victory.
- During the Surf Club Vs Flyswat & Chris X bout, Bodacious Bo was accidently bumped from the apron to the floor, further injuring her foot. While Billy Flyswat tried to tend to Bo, Surf Club double teamed Chris X and scored the win with the wipe-out. As Surf Club along with their new unnamed valet celebrated, they seemingly forgot about Bo, and left her behind. Flyswat and X plus AWF staff carried her to the back. Surf Club reportedly later commented they couldn’t see Bo at front of ring in all the commotion, and thought she was already out back.
- In the Young Lion’s Title bout, Jay Law in the end seemingly on the back foot got himself counted out to the disgust of the fans. Bluey Bonza was visbly upset.
- After many attempts of interference by the Platinum Players, Mark Hilton defeated Steve Ravenous to become Australia’s Cup 2008 winner. As Hilton celebrated and was made number 1 contender and given a future title shot, the Detonation Crew entered. TNT offered congratulations and said he had an offer. He offered that Hilton be the fifth member of the Detonation Crew and said he would still get title shot, and if he beat TNT, he would have power of leadership in the group. Hilton responded that he would think about it and would give his decision at the next Blacktown event on 3 May at AWF “May”nia.
- Strong show with many stories emerging.
Next AWF event at Blacktown RSL is 3 May, 2008 entitled AWF “May”nia. Card TBA.
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Championship Carnival
Sun 2 March, 2008
Cardiff Panthers
Cardiff, NSW
Attendance: 150
Results:
Jason Helton b “Spaceboy” Dacey, 3 Way: Massive Q b Bluey Bonza & JT Robinson, Powerhouse Theo b Taku Iwasa, AWF Tag Titles 2/3 Falls: Surf Club b Billy Flyswat & Chris X, Young Lion’s Title: Jay Law b Rob The Scientist, AWF Australasian Title: TNT b Il Cognito
Notes:
- Show opened with Jason Helton saying he was going to show why he should be AWF Champion. “Spaceboy” Dacey made his debut, with a strong showing, but was beaten unmercifully in the end via submission. Helton went on to challenge TNT after bout for future Newcastle event.
- Massive Q downed Bluey Bonza with help from Kid Dynamite’s interference.
- Powerhouse Theo scored possibly the biggest win of his career, bouncing back from his recent Young Lion’s Championship loss, with a win over Japan’s Taku Iwasa, with The Power-Bomb.
- In the 2/3 tag title bout, after Surf Club scored the first fall, Bodacious Bo was accidently knocked down by Surf Club during the second fall, injuring her foot even more, leading to a second fall pin by Flyswat and X. In the final fall Billy Flyswat was pinned due to being distracted by Bo in pain. All members took Bo backstage after bout.
- TNT defeated Il Cognito with a reversal out of the detonator into a vertebreaker in the main event. Alison Wonderland and Massive Q interfered during the bout, which lead Theo, X and Flyswat to come out and chase them off for the equalizer.
- Crowd was very enthusiastic and vocal the whole show.
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Wollongong Warfare
Fri 14 March, 2008
Fairy Meadow Fraternity Club
Fairy Meadow, NSW
Attendance: 100
Results: Mark Hilton b Bluey Bonza, Surf Club b Steve Ravenous & Kid Dynamite, Dog Collar Bout: Zander Bathory Vs Toxin - Double KO, YLC: Jay Law b Max Comic, JT Robinson b Rob The Scientist, TNT & Powerhouse Theo b Il Cognito & Massive Q
Notes:
- Mark Hilton rolled up Bluey Bonza in an evenly fought opener. The two shook hands after and Hilton touted what a big future Bluey has.
- At the conclusion of the Toxin Vs Bathory Dog Collar bout match, The Freakshow entered the ring and Il Cognito announced that Bathory and Toxin would be the newest members.
- At the end of the Freakshow Vs Detonation Crew main event, Bathory and Toxin attacked TNT, leading to Flyswat & Chris X coming out and saving him. In the ring Theo set up Il Cognito with the Powerbomb, and TNT similtaneously hit a clothesline from the top to get the fall. After the bout, Surf Club came to the ring and challenged TNT & Theo for the main event at the next Fairy Meadow show on 2 May.
AWF returns to Fairy Meadow Fraternity Club on 2 May, 2008 for The "May"n Event.
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AWF NEWSWIRE
- It has been busy times at AWF, with recent shows taking place in Australia,
and New Zealand.
AWF has shows planned for every State in Australia for 2008. Upcoming AWF will host events in NSW, VIC and QLD, Australia and North Island, New Zealand in March and April. Please support these events, as recent cards have been high on action, but desperately need more people at the events. Bring a friend and spread the word!
- TNT remains AWF Australasian Champion successfully defending his Title against D-Hoya (NZ), Taku Iwasa (Japan) and Il Cognito (Freakshow) in recent title defences. In coming weeks TNT will defend his Championship against Raven (USA) in both Australia and New Zealand.
- Surf Club remain AWF Australasian Tag Team Champions after defeating Black Venum, Chris X & Billy Flyswat and The Platinum Players Kid Dynamite & JT Robinson at Feb/March events.
Surf Club have future showdowns with Bluey Bonza and Mark Hilton, plus Detonation Crew Teams; Flyswat and Chris X, and TNT & Powerhouse Theo.
- Jay Law's Young Lion's Title reign is off to a strong start, downing JC Starr of New Zealand, and duping Chris Trance with Kid Dynamite in 3 way action on the recent NZ tour. Back on home soil Law downed Rob The Scientist, but went to a cowardly count out loss to Bluey Bonza at Blacktown on 2 March. AWF officials are organising a future no dq bout between Bonza and Law for the YLC to even the odds for Bluey, who seemingly had the match won at Australia's Cup. Law bounced back at Fairy Meadow and downed Max Comic. Future defences will see Law take on Victoria's Mike Burr and Carlo Canon.
- AWF is pleased to announce co-operation with New Zealand local promotion
NZWPW for the upcoming NZ leg of the "Pro-Wrestling Explosion"
Tour. AWF NZ representative Mr Shanan Gough commented: "We are honoured
to be working with a group who are dedicated to expanding Professional
Wrestling in New Zealand, and we are looking forward to forging a strong
relationship." The tour will feature AWF Champion TNT, Raven (USA)
and NZWPW wrestlers, and will hit Lower Hutt on Thursday 17 April, and
Palmerston North on Friday 18 April.
A website specifically for AWF in New Zealand has been set up at www.awfwrestling.co.nz
and features latest news, upcoming events, merchandise, tickets, profiles
and more.
Be sure to check the site regularly for the latest AWF happenings in NZ.
- American Hardcore Pro-Wrestling Icon - Raven, returns to AWF for the "Pro-Wrestling Explosion" tour that will hit Penrith, NSW on 11 April, Adelaide, SA on 12 April TBA, Lower Hutt, NZ on 17 April and Palmerston Nth, NZ on 18 April. Dont miss the Enigma that is Raven at AWF live events in April.
In addition, Raven will host special up close and personal wrestling seminars in Minto, NSW on Sat 12 April, and Lower Hutt, NZ on Sat 19 April. The seminars will be open to all comers, and will discuss the ins and outs of the wrestling business, give fans and wrestlers a chance to ask questions, and will go through in ring situations. The cost will be $150 each and the session will last for 2 hours +. All attending will recieve a signed pic. To be part of this unique experience send an email to info@awfwrestling.com.au specifying you wish to take part and we will send along application and payment details.
- Mark Hilton is the 2008 Australia's Cup holder, and has an AWF Title shot available at his disgression, after defeating last year's Australia's Cup holder Steve Ravenous in the tournament final at Blacktown RSL on 1 March. With little time to celebrate his victory, Hilton was congratulated and confronted by "The Detonation Crew", and has an offer waiting as to whether he will join their unit on 3 May at Blacktown. Will be very interesting to see what eventuates.
- Zander Bathory and Toxin have joined "The Freakshow" collective, when after the "Black Venum Dog Collar Bout" at Fairy Meadow on 14 March, Il Cognito came out at the double knock out conclusion and said he liked what he saw and invited them in as part of his group of freaks. This now makes "The Freakshow" the most dangerous group in the AWF, consisting of Il Cognito, Massive Q, Bathory, Toxin and valet Alison Wonderland.
- Join the AWF Street Team! For your chance to be part of the AWF in Australia or NZ and help promote upcoming events and recieve AWF rewards for your efforts, please email info@awfwrestling.com.au and let us know you want to help as part of the AWF Street Team. We are looking for reliable people to distribute posters and fliers starting immediately.
- AWF School of Pro-Wrestling May – July, 2008 Semester enrollments are now being accepted.
Full course information is at http://www.awfwrestling.com.au/awfschool.php . For those interested please send an email to info@awfwrestling.com.au to receive an application.
- New AWF "Proud to be Pro-Wrestling" T-Shirts and AWF Logo hats are available at upcoming events in Australia & NZ . They will be available at the website soon.
- Thanks for your support of AWF, look forward to putting on great events in March & April. See you at the matches!
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UPCOMING AWF LIVE EVENTS:
Sat 29 & Sun 30 March - 10 am - 6 pm: Royal Showgrounds, Melbourne,
VIC, Aust
Sat 5 & Sun 6 April - 10 am - 6 pm: RNA Showgrounds, Brisbane, QLD,
Aust
Fri 11 April - 8pm: Panthers, Penrith, NSW, Aust
Thurs 17 April - 7:30 pm: Lower Hutt Town Hall, Lower Hutt, NZ
Fri 19 April - 8 pm: Queen Elizabeth College, Palmerston North, NZ
Fri 2 May - 8 pm: Fairy Meadow Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow, NSW, Aust
Sat 3 May - 7:00pm: Blacktown RSL, Blacktown, NSW, Aust
More dates to be announced! To keep up to date visit the AWF Website!
Thank you for your support of AWF Wrestling!
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For up to date AWF news, show info and merchandise please visit www.awfwrestling.com.au Ausralia, and www.awfwrestling.co.nz New Zealand
