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06-07-2008, 11:11 PM
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State of a Promotion: Pittsburgh Steel Wrestling
by Lee Bambino
Given my previous employment with XDW, I think it's only fitting that I end my "State of a Promotion" series with another hardcore promotion. Today I'll be running down the roster of Pittsburgh Steel Wrestling according to their latest website update. Keep in mind that if the roster changes by their next show it's their fault and not mine. I'm not a mind reader and despite the number of tapes I've sent in I'm not one of their staffers. Everything here is my opinion and not that of GrappleFanatics, blah blah blah, let's get on with the show.
Alex Braun
He's old, worn out and busted down, but I can't help but like Alex Braun. At his age he has a lot to offer a promotion as either a teacher or a draw. The end of 2007 saw Braun lose his job as head booker, so it'll be interesting to see if the new (and hopefully improved) booking team has plans for him or if he's out the door.
Ash Campbell
Don't think that Campbell only got his job because of his father's name. While I'm Nemesis made a great reference on the job application, Campbell knows his way around a wrestling ring better than you'd expect from someone not yet old enough to drink. PSW's new booker would be an idiot if he didn't do something with Campbell.
Brimstone
I was unlucky enough to work with Brimstone on a few XDW shows. Bastard nearly caved in my skull with a stray chair shot. Once someone teaches him to wrestle he might amount to something, but until then he'll probably be doing suicide dives in exchange for food.
Dead Bolt
I could wrestle better matches than this guy if I was drunk. Come to think of it, I think I may have wrestled better matches than this guy when I was drunk. And I've never been to wrestling school.
Frankie Future
If you're a younger fan you might know this guy better as Honest Frank. He had a great feud with Shawn Gonzalez in RPW back during the East Coast Wars, and it's a shame that his rival has aged so much better than he did. Still gold on the microphone.
JD Morgan
I know JD Morgan was a big part of DaVE and I respect his contributions to the business. But I can't figure out what the hell an aging technical wrestler has to offer a hardcore promotion trying to get off the ground.
Johnny Martin
Johnny Martin is a living legend. I got punched in the face by him at a DaVE house show last year, and it was an honor.
Lazy Joe
An insomniac gimmick? Seriously? Joe must be so tired he thinks he's in SWF.
Little Bill Lebowski
The little guy can really go in the ring if given a decent opponent and a couple of foreign objects.
Nelson Callum
A young and talented technical wrestler. He's in the wrong promotion. Might I recommend 4C and CZCW?
Nicole Kiss
Decent valet who's unfortunate enough to be on the wrong side of thirty. I'd still **** her though. Have to question the wisdom of pairing a face valet with a heel client like Steven Parker for so long without a payoff.
Primal Rage
The only stick he knows how to work is a Singapore Cane. But there's nothing wrong with that, so long as he's booked right.
Prince Payne
The new booker. I worked a couple shows with this guy when he was trying to break into the business, and from the moment he said "hello" I've wanted to punch him in the face. Total dick.
Steven Parker
Destined for better things and knows it.
Tank Bradley
Spectacularly talentless for someone who still gets that big a pop.
Teddy Powell
The lesser half of a DaVE tag team.
Dean Waldorf
Marv Statler
The Ring Generals show some promise, but they're still very green. Might be in the wrong promotion.
The Punisher
The Wolverine
The so-called Deadly Alliance, I wouldn't be surprised if both men qualified for AARP membership. Two guys way past their prime who lucked into title reigns because Wolverine was almost a draw ten years ago.
Thimbleby Langton
Wooton Fitzpaine
Mitch Naess has described The Good Ol' Boys as "like an American version of the McWades." I agree, but it's beyond my comprehension how Naess thought it was a compliment.
The next PSW show is "Cutting Edge," on the second Friday of the month. New bookers usually mean new signings, so cross your fingers and hope the show doesn't suck!
State of a Promotion: Pittsburgh Steel Wrestling
by Lee Bambino
Given my previous employment with XDW, I think it's only fitting that I end my "State of a Promotion" series with another hardcore promotion. Today I'll be running down the roster of Pittsburgh Steel Wrestling according to their latest website update. Keep in mind that if the roster changes by their next show it's their fault and not mine. I'm not a mind reader and despite the number of tapes I've sent in I'm not one of their staffers. Everything here is my opinion and not that of GrappleFanatics, blah blah blah, let's get on with the show.
Alex Braun
He's old, worn out and busted down, but I can't help but like Alex Braun. At his age he has a lot to offer a promotion as either a teacher or a draw. The end of 2007 saw Braun lose his job as head booker, so it'll be interesting to see if the new (and hopefully improved) booking team has plans for him or if he's out the door.
Ash Campbell
Don't think that Campbell only got his job because of his father's name. While I'm Nemesis made a great reference on the job application, Campbell knows his way around a wrestling ring better than you'd expect from someone not yet old enough to drink. PSW's new booker would be an idiot if he didn't do something with Campbell.
Brimstone
I was unlucky enough to work with Brimstone on a few XDW shows. Bastard nearly caved in my skull with a stray chair shot. Once someone teaches him to wrestle he might amount to something, but until then he'll probably be doing suicide dives in exchange for food.
Dead Bolt
I could wrestle better matches than this guy if I was drunk. Come to think of it, I think I may have wrestled better matches than this guy when I was drunk. And I've never been to wrestling school.
Frankie Future
If you're a younger fan you might know this guy better as Honest Frank. He had a great feud with Shawn Gonzalez in RPW back during the East Coast Wars, and it's a shame that his rival has aged so much better than he did. Still gold on the microphone.
JD Morgan
I know JD Morgan was a big part of DaVE and I respect his contributions to the business. But I can't figure out what the hell an aging technical wrestler has to offer a hardcore promotion trying to get off the ground.
Johnny Martin
Johnny Martin is a living legend. I got punched in the face by him at a DaVE house show last year, and it was an honor.
Lazy Joe
An insomniac gimmick? Seriously? Joe must be so tired he thinks he's in SWF.
Little Bill Lebowski
The little guy can really go in the ring if given a decent opponent and a couple of foreign objects.
Nelson Callum
A young and talented technical wrestler. He's in the wrong promotion. Might I recommend 4C and CZCW?
Nicole Kiss
Decent valet who's unfortunate enough to be on the wrong side of thirty. I'd still **** her though. Have to question the wisdom of pairing a face valet with a heel client like Steven Parker for so long without a payoff.
Primal Rage
The only stick he knows how to work is a Singapore Cane. But there's nothing wrong with that, so long as he's booked right.
Prince Payne
The new booker. I worked a couple shows with this guy when he was trying to break into the business, and from the moment he said "hello" I've wanted to punch him in the face. Total dick.
Steven Parker
Destined for better things and knows it.
Tank Bradley
Spectacularly talentless for someone who still gets that big a pop.
Teddy Powell
The lesser half of a DaVE tag team.
Dean Waldorf
Marv Statler
The Ring Generals show some promise, but they're still very green. Might be in the wrong promotion.
The Punisher
The Wolverine
The so-called Deadly Alliance, I wouldn't be surprised if both men qualified for AARP membership. Two guys way past their prime who lucked into title reigns because Wolverine was almost a draw ten years ago.
Thimbleby Langton
Wooton Fitzpaine
Mitch Naess has described The Good Ol' Boys as "like an American version of the McWades." I agree, but it's beyond my comprehension how Naess thought it was a compliment.
The next PSW show is "Cutting Edge," on the second Friday of the month. New bookers usually mean new signings, so cross your fingers and hope the show doesn't suck!