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The Shield Takes Over Extreme Rules

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One of the most anticipated and intriguing events on the WWE calendar has been Extreme Rules ever since its introduction to WWE over five years ago. Originally a homage to the original ECW’s “One Night Stand” this year’s instalment was another firm example that extreme wrestling has no place in today’s WWE. The first two matches on the card were legit wrestling matches with absolutely no gimmicks attached and the Tornado rules attached to the WWE Tag Team Title match were hardly what you could call extreme. However I found the pay-per-view very enjoyable, full of interesting matches and feuds I wanted to see resolved. My only objection is don’t label something extreme when what you want to offer a is rough at best. What was on the menu was jalapenos and I was served bacon and cabbage. Read more

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2013
05/21
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Old Friends To Battle In Hardshaw’s Final Encounter

Two friends will collide on April 27th in a charity match as Harry Hardshaw battles Danny Deans in his farewell match.

The event which will take place at the Ayrfield community centre in Dublin will pit the former Hard Pain team members against each other for one final bout.

The duo will square off in a wrestling match, despite featuring on a boxing card in aid of the Dublin Boxing academy. Read more

2013
04/19
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The Ballance Sheet #4 : Smart Fans Allow Wrestlers To Up Their Game

The crowd at the post-WrestleMania episode of Raw this week was, I think many would agree, one of the rowdiest and liveliest that WWE have had in quite some time. While some of the reactions weren’t the ones desired- particularly for the Sheamus/Orton match and Ryback’s heel turn- the noise throughout the night, from some of the bizarre antics and chants, made for an exceptionally entertaining show.

The crowd at the Izod Center in New Jersey was quite different from your regular episode of Raw, in that it was composed of holidaying die-hard fans from all over the world; a so-called “smart mark” audience. Get a “smart” audience on your side, and you’re pretty much made. Lose them, though, and the reaction you get could border on vitriolic, as seen from Sheamus and Orton’s match. Such is the interesting dichotomy of this particular branch of the wrestling audience. Read more

2013
04/11
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The Ballance Sheet #3 : Solid Crowd Ignites Top Performers

Hey, folks. I’m Gary Ballance, and this is my guide to the often weird, occasionally wonderful world of independent wrestling.

Last time, I went through a few of the factors that go into a successful show, and the various ways fate can intervene and mess them up. This next element deserves its own article: the crowd.

The crowd is the lifeblood of any successful show. For the promoter, a large crowd means tickets sold and costs covered. Large enough, and it could also mean the difference between breaking even and actually making a profit. Read more

2013
03/30
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CCW blows the roof off with St. Paddy’s Day Massacre

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Celtic Championship Wrestling returned to Cork with a bang on Sunday night. To kick off the show, we were introduced to the new CCW Commissioner, Luke Barry. Barry was quick to declare that he was here to “bring CCW to the next level.” He then revealed the first CCW Champion will be crowned, via an eight-man tournament, at Revolution on May 5th. Lone Wolf then came out and interrupted the new Commissioner, stating his case for being entered in the tournament. This led to the creation of the night’s main event, where Lone Wolf would have to fight Big Bad Hynesie in a street fight, which he had to win to get into the tournament.

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2013
03/18
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House Of Pain : For The Love, Not The Money

 

The majority of wrestling fans think that wrestlers live in the lap of luxury but unless you’re The Rock, CM Punk or John Cena it couldn’t be any further from the truth.

That’s just on the indy scene in the States and Europe, never mind here in Ireland. See if you’re a wrestler on the Irish scene and you want to make money then you may forget about it because there is no money to be made here. You might get some money to cover your expenses like travel accommodation etc but other than that there isn’t a profit to be made at all. Most guys have day jobs which help with their expenses and some guys drive which helps as well if the promoter covers the petrol cost for the driver.  But because I’m unemployed at the moment it’s even harder for me and most times I just barely cover my costs.

The point I’m trying to make is next time you go to an Irish wrestling event show your appreciation and support Irish Wrestling instead of spending your money on WWE tickets because the amount of talent in this country is unreal, prime example is the recent WWE signings of Joey Cabray and Rachel Walker.

As I said next time you’re at any Irish Wrestling event come over to the lads and ladies and show your appreciation and say thank you because I know personally that it means a lot.

Anyway that’s it for now so until next time take it ham and cheesy :-)

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2013
03/12
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Beyond The Mat – Interview With Wrestling Promoter Lee Cahalane

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Irish News Review sat down with Celtic Championship Wrestlling promoter Lee Cahalane ahead of the upcoming  Paddy’s Day Massacre event in Cork to get the lowdown on the wrestling business.  Read more

2013
03/11
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Irish Star Delighted With WWE Deal

cabrayWorld Wrestling Entertainment has today secured the services of two Irish wrestling talents on developmental deals.

Joe Cabray and Rachel Walker, two veterans of the Irish ring are set to move to Florida to begin the next chapter of their wrestling career, following in the footsteps of Dubliner Sheamus, who is a two time WWE champion. Read more

2013
03/08
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Cork Braced For Paddy’s Day Massacre

ccwCeltic Championship Wrestling returns on March 17th as the promotion gets ready to tear down St Vincent’s GAA Club with their Paddy’s Day Massacre pay per view.

CCW head back to Cork City following the success of their “Showdown in Bishopstown” and “Hostile Halloween” shows which endeared the new promotion to the public. Read more

2013
03/06
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House Of Pain : Life Beyond The Squared Circle

dannyWhat is wrong with wrestlers being wrestling fans?

This subject has bothered me for a while NOW, what constitutes the term “Mark”? Is it going around wearing your favourite wrestler’s t-shirt/merch or is it knowing all the details about his/her matches/life etc? To me that’s a wrestling fan not a Mark but in wrestling circles to be called such a thing is derogatory because to talk about last night’s Raw/Smackdown/ppv or even TNA event is blasphemy and it is frowned upon. Read more

2013
03/06
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