Random Ramblings

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1324158863235273095.post-38840041377766669642008-04-22T12:17:00.000-07:002008-04-22T13:07:30.196-07:00Random RamblingsIt has been a very long time since I went to a wrestling show where I did not have to worry about every aspect of the show but on the weekend I attended a Steeltown show in Selkirk, where I was asked to do colour commentary for a TV Taping. There was a good crowd there (reported to be 175) and they were old fashioned wrestling fans. A lot of the Selkirk boys were on the show, of which was a good move on the part of the promoter as it probably drew in a large number of their family and friends to the show. The finale wound up being a 34 man battle royale. It was very difficult to call on the announce team. Some of the guys in the ring we did not have a clue who they were. Wayne Stanton and I had to make up names as we went along but I had lots of fun with Wayne calling the action. Mr. No Neck in a Mask was one of them. The only suggestion I have for Rob on my role for this is get us headsets and a monitor if you can. Headsets, so Wayne and I can hear each other, plus a monitor for when the guys go to the floor. It was very loud in the hall at times which made it difficult to hear the other commenator but we did our best to get the job done. Had a chance to listen to the local wrestling radio show here. I would give it a plug with a link but after listening to the last 3 shows, I would consider it an embarrasement to local wrestling!!! Sorry Mike, I like you and think you are a nice guy but I would not want any kids listening to the show with the language used and type of format the show had taken, so right now I cannot endorse it. The radio show has turned into a "bashing other promotions" concept and is co-hosted by two promoters where they are allowed to bash these promotions or wrestlers who are not associated with them, for whatever reason. On the other spectrum, I have been attempting the "bury the hatchet" with a number of local wrestlers here and will continue to do so. The first one being Shane Madison who I had a very productive meeting with last Friday. I think he can see some of the challenges I have had in the past booking local talent and hopefully understands a little more about why I am the way I am when it comes to how I run my business. At the Selkirk show, everyone was very friendly towards me and I am sure a number of them will get some opportunties to work my shows but they have to understand, respect my wishes on my shows, do their job and everything will work out fine. Going on the internet with a tell all BS story about a tour, will not get you booked or score any points. May is going to the be start of a very busy summer here with 7 shows already booked, plus maybe a few more. Right now the CWF is the place to be for serious respectful wrestlers who want to travel and experience life on the road. In addition, I am looking at return to Winnipeg in the fall. Insurance is attainable now for City owned community clubs so once I have secured some regular venues, I will give it a go. On the local scene: - RME cancelled their debut at their new Winnipeg venue for May 3 & has no shows announced on their site. - RCW announced shows for May 3, 17 & 31. - CWF announced out of town shows for May 7, 8, 9, 15, 17, 19 & 22. - NWN has not announced any shows so far. - WFX's future in for Winnipeg looks bleak but it is reported they maybe relocating the the USA. - PCW has a show out of town June 28. - Robby Royce & Ozz jumped from PCW to RME. - TRCW has a show on Winnipeg May 24. - Steeltown is teasing a return to Selkirk in late May. That's all folks.Ernie Toddhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10253106682752240543noreply@blogger.com