PWO DVDs Now Available at Smart Mark Video

Since its inception in 2007, PWO has provided some of most compelling, dramatic, and diverse action in independent professional wrestling today, as seen every Sunday night at 10:00 pm on Sports Time Ohio. Utilizing some of the most promising up-and-coming talents from a very plentiful, yet overlooked, area as well as some of the most well-known names of wrestling’s past, PWO has carved a fanbase and following that grows by the week.

For a preview on what PWO has to offer, check out highlights and video packages on YouTube at www.youtube.com/PWOwrestling. To read up on the latest happenings and events in PWO, visit PWOwrestling.com

PWO is happy to announce a partnership with Smart Mark Video, which now carries the complete PWO DVD library! PWO is SMV’s “Promotion of the Month” and, as a result, you can purchase PWO DVDs for the special discounted price of $11.25 each! You won’t find a better time to introduce yourself to the PWO product. Titles available include:

“PWO TV Volume 1″ (Oct 2007) – The episodes that started it all! M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross vs. “Fabulous” John McChesney! Wrestling’s only cerebral palsy athlete Gregory Iron returns from near fatal injury to battle Johnny Gargano! Plus Josh Prohibition, Jason Bane and more!

“PWO TV Volume 2″ (Oct-Nov 2007) – Johnny Gargano & Josh Prohibition vs. M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross & John McChesney; Prohibition vs. Marion Fontaine; “Amazing” N8 Mattson vs. Jason Bane plus much more!

“PWO TV Volume 3″ (Nov 2007) – Johnny Gargano & Josh Prohibition vs. Josh Abercrombie (House of Truth’s Josh Raymond in ROH) & Marion Fontaine; Ashley Lane (TNA’s Madison Rayne) vs. Sassy Steph; Vincent Nothing vs. Michael Facade plus more!

“PWO TV Volume 4″ (Dec 2007) - Johnny Gargano & Josh Prohibition vs. Colin Delaney & Jimmy Olsen; Vincent Nothing vs. Jason Bane – No DQ; plus Shiima Xion, Jimmy DeMarco, and more!

“PWO TV Volume 5″ (Jan 2008) – Johnny Gargano & Josh Prohibition vs. M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross & Jason Bane; N8 Mattson vs. Justin Idol; Mike Tolar (former OVW star, Kent State University wrestling teammate with Nick “Dolph Ziggler” Nemeth) vs. Vincent Nothing; plus Gregory Iron, Jimmy DeMarco, Marion Fontaine and more!

“PWO TV Volume 6″ (Feb 2008) – The most violent and infamous moment in PWO history as Johnny Gargano takes out months of frustration and nearly kills Gregory Iron!; Josh Prohibition vs. Hiromi Horiguchi; Vincent Nothing vs. Marion Fontaine; plus Lionel Knight, Jimmy DeMarco, Mike Tolar and more!

“PWO TV Volume 7″ (April 2008) – Ladder Match pits “Bloody” Morty Rackem & Matthew Justice vs. Virus & Virus Grande for possession of Rackem’s stolen pirate swords; Josh Prohibition & Johnny Gargano vs. Jason Bane & Michael Hutter (FCW’s Derrick Bateman), plus more!

“PWO TV Volume 8″ (May 2008) – Josh Prohibition vs. Michael Hutter (FCW’s Derrick Bateman); Ashley Lane (TNA’s Madison Rayne) vs. Hobo Joe – Inter-gender Match! Jake Crist (of Irish Airborne) vs. Vincent Nothing! Gregory Iron returns from serious injury to confront Johnny Gargano and more!

“PWO TV Volume 9″ (June 2008) – Josh Prohibition & Ashley Lane (TNA’s Madison Rayne) vs. Marion Fontaine and Jimmy DeMarco in drag?! Contract signing for Jason Bane vs. Cronus match; Johnny Gargano vs. Super Hentai; Mike Tolar; final build for our biggest event of the year!

“PWO Wrestlelution” (August 2008) - Biggest PWO show of the year! M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross vs. Josh Prohibition to crown first ever PWO champion; Jason Bane vs. Cronus; Last Man Standing – Johnny Gargano vs. Gregory Iron; Three-team Ladder Match to crown first PWO Tag Champs; Greg “The Hammer” Valentine vs. Mike Tolar; King Kong Bundy, Ashley Lane (TNA’s Madison Rayne), N8 Mattson; Kiss My Butt match, much more!

“PWO One Year Anniversary” (Oct 2008) – PWO Champ M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross vs. Jason Bane; Tag Champs Jake Crist & Vincent Nothing vs. Morty Rackem & Matt Justice; Josh Prohibition, N8 Mattson, Omega Aaron Draven, Bobby Shields, Mike Tolar & more!

“PWO Salute The Troops” (Nov 2008) – Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Jason Bane & Gregory Iron vs. Mike Tolar, Josh Prohibition & Jimmy DeMarco; PWO Champ M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross vs. Virus; “Amazing” N8 Mattson, Marion Fontaine and more!

“PWO Three Way Dance” (Mar 2009) – Johnny Gargano vs. Jason Bane vs. Mike Tolar to crown #1 contender to PWO Title; Josh Prohibition vs. Virus; Faith In Nothing re-unite vs. The Clash; Jimmy DeMarco vs. Super Hentai; Marion Fontaine vs. Bobby Shields & more!

“PWO Rise Up” (Apr 2009) - PWO Champ M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross vs. Johnny Gargano and Josh Prohibition’s shocking involvement; Jason Bane vs. Mike Tolar; Marion Fontaine vs. Jimmy DeMarco; Super Hentai; Gambino Family; Aaron Maguire & Hobo Joe; Kid Cupid, and more!

“PWO Summer Splash” (Jun 2009) - Greg Valentine & Jim Neidhart vs. The Clash for vacant PWO Tag Titles; Johnny Gargano stands up to Josh Prohibition; PWO Champ Prohibition vs. Jason Bane; Mike Tolar vs. Omega Aaron Draven; M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross vs. Jimmy DeMarco and more!

“PWO Slammin Into Summer” (Jun 2009) - M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross & Jason Bane vs. Josh Prohibition & Mike Tolar; Prohibition & Johnny Gargano detail their history in their own words; Greg Valentine & Jim Neidhart vs. Morty Rackem & Matt Justice; N8 Mattson; Omega Aaron Draven; Sex Appeal and more!

“PWO Wrestlelution 2″ (Aug 2009) – PWO’s biggest show of the year! PWO Champ Josh Prohibition vs. Johnny Gargano in a 28:00 classic!; PWO Tag Champs Jim Neidhart & Greg Valentine vs. The Clash; Al Snow vs. “Amazing” N8 Mattson; Portia Perez vs. Hailey Hatred; Dumpster Match; Cleveland Browns legend Bob Golic; former WWF manager Oscar from Men on a Mission; 4-way to crown first PWO TV Champ and much more!

“PWO Two Year Anniversary” (Oct 2009) – PWO Tag Champs The Clash vs. Brutus Beefcake & Greg Valentine; PWO Champ Johnny Gargano vs. Mike Tolar; Portia Perez vs. Hailey Hatred; M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross; Jason Bane; N8 Mattson; Bobby Shields; Marion Fontaine; Michael Facade and more!

“PWO Finale 2009″ (Dec 2009) – PWO Champ Johnny Gargano vs. Mike Tolar; M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross vs. PWO TV Champ Omega Aaron Draven; PWO Tag Champs Clash vs. Puerto Rican Wrecking Crew vs. Sex Appeal; Jason Bane; Michael Facade; Bobby Shields, Jimmy DeMarco and more!

“PWO Expolosion” (Jan 2010) – PWO Champ Johnny Gargano vs. Bobby Beverly; M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross vs. Marion Fontaine; Shiima Xion vs. Jigsaw vs. Hallowicked vs. Michael Facade; PWO TV Champ Omega Aaron Draven vs. N8 Mattson; Gran Akuma vs. Ray Rowe; plus Lince Dorado, Aeroform (Flip Kendrick & Louis Lyndon); debut of Krimson and more!

“PWO Road to Wrestlerama” (Feb 2010) - PWO Champ Johnny Gargano vs. Marion Fontaine; M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross & Jason Bane vs. N8 Mattson & Benjamin Boone; PWO TV Champ N8 Mattson vs. Omega Aaron Draven; Michael Facade; Gregory Iron; Sex Appeal and more!

“PWO Wrestlerama Part 1″ (Mar 2010) – PWO Champ Johnny Gargano vs. Gregory Iron; Michael Facade vs. Omega Aaron Draven vs. Matt Justice in a #1 TV Title Contender Table Match!; Beginnings of 8-man #1 PWO Title contender tournament with M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross vs. Marion Fontaine; Aeroform; Jason Bane; Super Hentai and more!

“PWO Wrestlerama Part 2″ (Mar 2010) – Johnny Gargano and Gregory Iron & Hobo Joe target Sex Appeal; Jason Bane vs. N8 Mattson; #1 Contender tournament continues; Aeroform; Michael Facade, Marion Fontaine and more!

“PWO Wrestlerama Part 3″ (Mar 2010) – Finals of PWO Title #1 Contender tourney; M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross vs. N8 Mattson; Portia Perez vs. Sassy Steph; PWO TV Champ N8 Mattson vs. Michael Facade; Sex Appeal vs. Gregory Iron & Hobo Joe; Jason Bane; Krimson; Virgil and more!

“PWO Wrestlerama Part 4″ (Mar 2010) – PWO Champ Johnny Gargano vs. N8 Mattson; 20 Man #1 Contender Gauntlet Battle Royal; Omega Aaron Draven vs Michael Facade; Portia Perez, Jason Bane, Shiima Xion, Aeroform, Virgil, and more!

“PWO Fallout” (May 2010) – PWO Champ Johnny Gargano vs. Jason Bane; PWO TV Champ N8 Mattson vs. Omega Aaron Draven; M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross vs. Super Hentai; PWO Tag Champs Sex Appeal vs. Gregory Iron & Hobo Joe; Marion Fontaine; Aeroform (Flip Kendrick & Louis Lyndon); Krimson; mystery of backstage attacks solved and more!

“PWO Slammin Into Summer 2010″ (Jun 2010) – Final build to Wrestlelution 3! PWO Champ Johnny Gargano and #1 Contender M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross both in action; Shiima Xion vs. Omega Aaron Draven; Krimson vs Michael Facade; Sex Appeal; Gregory Iron & Hobo Joe; Marion Fontaine and more!

PWO – Tons of Videos to Kick Off New TV Season

On Sunday, October 10th, PWO officially kicks off its fourth year of live events at STiR in Cleveland. Full details are available in our “News” section and tickets can be reserved now in our “Store”. To help celebrate this milestone, we have added a plethora of exciting footage to YouTube, detailing some of our greatest and most infamous moments of the end of our third season. Check out the listing below and re-live some of PWO’s most memorable moments!

20-Man #1 Contender Gauntlet Battle Royal

On the 6/6/10 episode of PWO TV, the list of contenders clamoring for a shot at Johnny Gargano’s PWO Title became impossible to manage. PWO officials had no recourse other than to throw their hands up and put every healthy top title contender in the ring at once for a rumble of epic proportions in a special Gauntlet Battle Royal

Two men begin the match and every 90 seconds a new competitor emerges. Elimination occurs when a wrestler is thrown over the top rope and both feet hit the floor. The last man standing in the ring becomes #1 contender for the PWO Title!

Watch on as dreams are realized and others are crushed as 20 man battle in a war of attrition for a shot at PWO’s top prize!

Johnny Gargano – A Couple Promises

2010 was not a great year for Johnny Gargano in PWO. After months of being accused of deception, sneak-attacks, and dishonesty, it was revealed that “M-Dogg 20″ Matt Cross was actually the true guilty partner, and had set out to sabotage Gargano along the way. Here, Gargano unleashes months of frustration and emotion as he addresses a sordid eight-month long saga days before his clash with Cross at PWO Wrestlelution 3.

M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross – Retrieving His Property

After losing the PWO Title under controversial circumstances a year earlier, M-Dogg was granted a title opportunity via a verbal agreement with PWO Champion Johnny Gargano. However, shortly afterward, over a dozen athletes began pursuing Gargano vehemently for title opportunities, leaving Gargano with the toughest schedule of any PWO titleholder in history, and M-Dogg lost in the shuffle. Matt refused to be ignored, and went on a months-long crusade, attacking numerous other top contenders, then framing the attacks on Gargano in an effort to ruin and damage Gargano’s reputation for “avoiding” his inevitable match with Cross. M-Dogg didn’t stop there, as after Gargano found out about M-Dogg’s deception and sabotage, Cross attacked Gargano in a parking lot, and even went as far as to steal the PWO Title from Gargano’s travel bag! Here, Cross, with Gargano’s title belt in his possession, explains and defends his actions, his motives, and his intentions

Marion Fontaine Lashes Out At Joe Dombrowski

“Megastar” Marion Fontaine’s frustration with PWO has been very apparent throughout 2010, feeling he was overlooked, held down, and forced into roles and situations that didn’t fit his true personality. After another of what he considered to be a slap in the face by PWO towards him, Fontaine had had it, and took his frustrations out on PWO lead announcer Joe Dombrowski. However, Joe had an idea of how everyone can get what they claim to want and prove themselves once and for all.

Krimson – We All Wear Masks

Few have dared confront the embodiment of evil known as Krimson, but Vic Travagliante tried his best, as he peered into the dark world of the man behind the “Krimson mask”. However, Krimson shows that, in a manner of speaking, we all end up wearing masks… whether we want to or not.

Dawn Decadence Meets Her Demise

For months, all four members of the superficial supergroup Sex Appeal, “True Talent” Bobby “The Body” Shields, Bobby Beverly, “Late Nite” Nicki Valentino, and the voluptuous Dawn Decadence, waged war with the “Homeless Handicapped Connection”, Gregory Iron & Hobo Joe, on the belief that their allegedly superior looks, genetics, and intellects made them better than their foes. Sex Appeal believed so highly in their cause that they met Iron & Hobo in a tag team match where if Sex Appeal were victorious, Iron & Hobo would never be allowed to team together in PWO again. However, if Sex Appeal were not successful in their mission, not only would Iron & Hobo receive a future PWO Tag Team Title shot, but Dawn Decadence would be banned from PWO forever!

In this clip, see the closing moments of that match-up, followed by the unforgettable aftermath, as Dawn leaves with a bad taste in her mouth to say the least, and then has a run-in with legendary wrestling superstar Virgil!

Sex Appeal’s Ugly Side

After being out-smarted by The Homeless Handicapped Connection a week prior, Sex Appeal’s fragile egos and insecure natures were brought to the forefront. Iron & Hobo goaded Beverly into accepting a match for Sex Appeal against the HHC in a No DQ PWO Tag Title Match at PWO Wrestlelution 3, a match Sex Appeal wanted NO part of. As a group that prides themselves as being superior to everyone else, the group of Bobby Beverly, Bobby Shields, and Nicki Valentino had to make a major statement to even the odds. The trio realized this situation could be a major plus for them, as they’ll have a shot to finally achieve their goal – to rid PWO of those which they consider “inferior”. Here, Sex Appeal shows that no matter how attractive they think they look, there’s a definite ugly side beneath the surface.

Jason Bane – Bounty On His Head

Throughout much of 2009 and 2010, evil agent Aaron Maguire was fed up with PWO’s “Most Dominant Man” Jason Bane foiling all of his plots and schemes. Maguire decided to get rid of his problem by placing a bounty on the head of Bane, offering anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000 to anyone who could take Bane out. While many tried, success was limited to say the least. Here, it took an all-star cast – including Brian Bender, Ernie Ballz, Eric Ryan, Corey Winters, Ben Fruith, and Sassy Steph – to formulate a plan, but their execution left just a bit to be desired.

Omega Aaron Draven – The Lost Interview

PWO’s resident thrillseeker “Omega” Aaron Draven spent much of 2010 chasing his most prized possession – the PWO Television Title – a belt of which Draven was the first ever to hold. Omega was defeated by Sons of Michigan leader “Amazing” N8 Mattson, then injured when he was DDT’d onto an open steel chair by Mattson’s partner-in-crime “Big Bear” Benjamin Boone. Undeterred, Draven returned from injury more tenacious than ever, and determined to reclaim his championship. In this never-before-seen interview, Draven showcases his determination and passion and sends out a warning to the Sons of Michigan that ultimately came to fruition.

Enjoy this final look at PWO Season 3! We’ll see you on Sunday, October 10th to create all new memories with as we kick off the fourth year of PWO Live at STiR! And stay posted for news on the season premiere of PWO TV coming later this month!

PWO TV – Sex Appeal vs. The HHC – 8/15/10

PWO – Pro Wrestling Ohio – your televised pro wrestling alternative, with more guts, more desire, and more heart, from a young hungry roster competing to steal the show. Old school meets new age and tradition meets tomorrow, its pro wrestling the way you want it to be! It’s Cleveland-owned, nationally renowned!

PWO TV regularly airs Sunday nights at 10:00 pm (check local listings for pre-emptions and additional replay times) exclusively on Sports Time Ohio, official television home of MLB’s Cleveland Indians. If you don’t get STO, call your cable or satellite provider today and demand it! For more information on channel availability, and on Pro Wrestling Ohio, visit PWO Online at www.pwowrestling.com.

Pro Wrestling Ohio TV airtimes this week -

Sunday night, August 15: 10:00 PM & 3:30 AM

Scheduled for this week’s broadcast…

“PWO Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment” Highlights

It was an event of emotion, of spectacle, of finality. An event that saw new heights achieved, dreams realized, and scores settled. An event of final chapters, and the beginning of new journeys to be forged in the months ahead. It was, quite simply, our defining moment.

Over the next few weeks on PWO TV, relive just a few of the monumental moments that made PWO Wrestlelution 3 an unforgettable happening in front of nearly 2,000 fans!

This week…

No DQ PWO Tag Title Match: Sex Appeal vs. Homeless Handicapped Connection
Sex Appeal had spent months belittling and mistreating Gregory Iron & Hobo Joe because they were underprivileged and different. As self-proclaimed flawless and superior beings, Bobby Shields, Bobby Beverly, and Nicki Valentino felt that Hobo Joe’s lack of hygiene and Gregory Iron’s disability meant Iron & Hobo weren’t even in their league. Sex Appeal routinely found contract loopholes to outsmart the popular underdogs, and always seemed to find a way to use their numbers advantage to keep Greg & Hobo from getting a fair shake. Iron & Hobo had had enough and challenged the superficial super group to one last match… with No Disqualification. Beverly accepted, vowing to finish the job on destroying Iron, and avenging the accident of a year ago that led to Iron knocking out Beverly’s teeth. However, with no rules, could anything stop Sex Appeal from using their numbers edge to unleash another savage beating and reign supreme? Could Hobo Joe & Gregory Iron finally outsmart their opponents and prove themselves as equal to, if not better than, the PWO Tag Champions? See highlights of this violent and shocking bout this Sunday night!

Ninja Elite Squad (Michael “The Bomber” Façade & Aeroform) vs. Gambino Family & ???
Shiima Xion hired The Gambino Family, “Nice Guy” Mickey and Marshall “The Bull” to take care of some dirty work and rid PWO of the three men that had interrupted the male model’s rise to the top of PWO. After Shiima put Façade on the shelf with an eye injury, blinding Façade with his own can of spraypaint, Façade made a triumphant return to do the same to Shiima, bringing literal meaning to “eye for an eye”. With Shiima out with an injury, The Gambinos have been assigned a new tag partner, and are still out to destroy Façade, Louis Lyndon & Flip Kendrick. Will Shiima’s mission still be carried out or will the unification of the Ninja Elite Squad lead to an exhilarating victory?

Remember to visit our online store on www.pwowrestling.com starting this Sunday night so YOU can pre-order your very own copy of PWO Wrestlelution 3 on DVD!

PWO – DVD, Merchandise, and Pre-Order Info

It was an event of emotion, of spectacle, of finality. An event that saw new heights achieved, dreams realized, and scores settled. An event of final chapters, and the beginning of new journeys to be forged in the months ahead. It was, quite simply, our defining moment.

“PWO Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment” not only lived up to its hype, it surpassed it and beginning this Sunday, you can pre-order your copy for the special limited time only price of $15.00!

See every match in its entirety including the wild and chaotic PWO Title match between Johnny Gargano and M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross with a jaw-dropping conclusion that defies all logic, the $100,000 Bounty Raven’s Rules match between Raven and Jason Bane featuring the fate of Agent Aaron Maguire, “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan’s battle with the brash and disrespectful “Megastar” Marion Fontaine, and the PWO Tag Team Titles war featuring blood, thumbtacks, and an emotional triumph capped off by the surprise emergence of the world’s only one-legged wrestler, Zach Gowen!

All this and more, every match, every backstage interview, live music by Rellic, the return of Jamie Scott, and so much more! This two disc set will be $20.00 once it begins shipping but if you pre-order starting this Sunday, it is only $15.00! Make your plans to reserve your copy this Sunday and bring the atmosphere and emotion of PWO Wrestlelution 3 into your home!

Also available for the very first time, official PWO T-shirts & 8x10s of some of your favorite stars! Including:

PWO Official Logo T-Shirt – Show your support of your hometown wrestling promotion and fastest rising promotion today with the official PWO Logo T-Shirt! Available in sizes S – XXL, and available NOW for only $15.00!

Johnny Gargano “The Whole Shebang” T-Shirt – Johnny Gargano calls himself The Bee’s Knees, Cat’s Pajamas, and the Whole Shebang, and has lived up to those monikers by surviving the year as PWO Champion under intense pressure. Show your support for the face of PWO with this unique new T-Shirt! Available in sizes S – XXL, and available NOW for only $15.00!

Homeless Handicapped Connection T-Shirt – Gregory Iron and Hobo Joe have shown that no matter what life throws at you, and no matter your limitations, you can succeed and achieve the improbable. Hobo & Greg may be underprivileged, but they don’t let it get in the way of their dreams, ambitions, and positive attitude! Show your support for their cause with this T-Shirt! Available in sizes S – XXL, and available NOW for only $15.00!

Johnny Gargano Signed 8×10 – He is the PWO Champion and rapidly becoming one of the most talked-about young stars in all of professional wrestling. Now, here is your chance to own your own Johnny Gargano Signed 8×10 for your wall or office! Only $10.00!

The above four items all available to ship today on www.PWOwrestling.com, and don’t forget we have extended our $10.00 DVD sale on our back catalog of titles, and pre-orders for PWO Wrestlelution 3 on DVD at a limited time price of $15.00 start this Sunday! All available now on our official store, www.PWOwrestling.com/catalog !

Results – PWO: Wrestleution 3 – 8/01/10

The signature event of Pro Wrestling Ohio every year is “Wrestlelution”, and this year’s installment is officially in the books. An afternoon of drama, emotion, triumph, and defeat. For all involved it was truly “A Defining Moment”.

PWO Champion Johnny Gargano attempted to unleash a year’s worth of hell in one night upon challenger “M-Dogg 20” Matt Cross in a hellacious war that saw the two men battle through a sea of people throughout the entire Nautica Pavilion. Johnny Gargano’s attempts at replicating his dive from a 25 foot balcony the prior year were thwarted by the uncanny aerial abilities of Cross. Matt defied gravity in several ways, not only scaling up the balcony to thwart Gargano, but risking life to tightrope walk across the edge as well, not to mention climbing the support poles of the Nautica Pavilion itself! After a wild brawl, broken tables, shattered bodies, and an ending that quite simply has to be seen to be believed and brings new meaning to “split-second timing” as Gargano literally took out his challenger in mid-air and mid-rotation. Thanks to the sadistic and vile nature of the “old” Johnny Gargano, the “new” Johnny Gargano achieves closure and restores his reputation.

Sex Appeal have spent much of the entire year out to prove they are better than the likes of Gregory Iron & Hobo Joe, The Homeless Handicapped Connection, in every way – physically and mentally. Stepping into this No-disqualification war, Bobby Shields & Bobby Beverly had no issue unleashing their ugly side to prove the dominance and superiority. Iron & Hobo held their own in a wild bloodbath that saw the supposed perfect looks of Beverly and the already war-torn flesh of Iron both bleeding heavily. Hobo & Iron were still very much in the fight with the odds even for the first time until Shields motioned for the arrival of Nicki Valentino, with handcuffs in hand. With an apparent goal of repeating the savage attack they inflicted on Iron & Hobo a few weeks beforehand, they were soon thwarted by an ace up the sleeve of the Homeless Handicapped Connection. Professional wrestling’s only one-legged wrestler, Zach Gowen, emerged through the curtain prepared to even the odds for his fellow underprivileged friends. Gowen eliminated Valentino through the use of his cane, and then unleashed a breathtaking moonsault onto a helpless Beverly. In the confusion, Shields was the one who ironically became handcuffed, allowing a measure of retribution for Hobo Joe. With Zach Gowen keeping the odds fair, Iron & Hobo were finally able to prove themselves and capture the PWO Tag Team Titles, showing that even the most superior of athletes can be bested on any given day.

“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan brought the stars & stripes and his trusty 2×4 to Pro Wrestling Ohio in an attempt to beat some respect into “Megastar” Marion Fontaine. Fontaine was cautious and looking to pick his perfect opportunity, and it soon became apparent why. The Megastar, after besting Duggan for several minutes, looked to eliminate the legend with Hacksaw’s own 2×4! Fontaine’s plans were thwarted and it was “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan with his hand raised, and Marion Fontaine who now has to find another way to show he is the alleged biggest star in PWO.

Raven wheeled in a shopping cart full of violence and brutality, with Agent Aaron Maguire and Mr. Brinks following closely behind, preparing for the $100,000 Bounty Raven’s Rules match against PWO’s Most Dominant Man, Jason Bane. As trash cans, golf clubs, metal trays, chairs, and other implements of destruction became involved, the tide turned multiple times. Raven’s mission of ridding PWO of Bane to collect the $100,000 from Maguire proved to be more difficult than first expected. Involvement from Maguire and Brinks as well aided the cause, but Bane continued to kick out of every pinfall and survive. Even The Raven Effect/Evenflow DDT was NOT enough to keep Bane down for three! Jason Bane persevered, and after numerous attempts, finally hit the Baneline to secure the pin on Raven for three. Maguire, incensed his biggest investment to date hasn’t paid off, verbally berated Raven in the center of the ring, but soon found himself in the middle of a very angry Bane AND Raven, and facing one of the most painful and humiliating moments of his life.

PWO Television Champion “Omega” Aaron Draven knew he had to pin the man who had not been pinned in nearly two years in order to keep the title he covets so dearly. Draven attempted to use speed and his death-defying arsenal to weaken Boone, but it only went so far. After several minutes of Boone demonstrating frightening power and dominance, and sheer determination, Boone motioned for Sons of Michigan lackey Ben Fruith to get involved. However, moments earlier, Fruith had been physically and verbally manhandled by Boone following Fruith’s loss to Portia “Dr. Monstrous” Perez, a match made by Boone himself, where Fruith refused to strike a woman. Fruith, however had no issues about striking Boone, as a retaliatory slap from Fruith brought a roar from the crowd. As Fruith stormed out of the arena, Boone was left a on his own, and the miscommunication allowed Omega to recover and achieve the near-impossible. After a breathtaking 450 splash, Omega Aaron Draven has pinned Benjamin Boone.

The first of two six man tags saw The Ninja Elite Squad, Michael “The Bomber” Façade, Louis Lyndon, and Flip Kendrick, unite to take on Shiima Xion’s hired guns The Gambino Family, and their partner… Nicki Valentino? While The Gambinos and Sex Appeal have done business in the past, it appeared this partnership did not mesh very well. As Marshall “The Bull” and “Nice Guy” Mickey looked to attack and assault at the request of Shiima, still at home recovering from injury, Valentino however seemed to not hold up his end of the bargain, and was perhaps more focused on his necktie than with the job at hand. After The Ninja Elite Squad had gained full control and had The Gambino Family on the outside, Mickey & Marshall chose to save the job for another day, and leave Valentino to the proverbial wolves. “Late Nite” Nicki had a long night on the receiving end of NES’ best before being finished off by Flip Kendrick. But what will happen when Shiima Xion comes back?

Elimination rules were in effect in the battle between former Clash teammates Ernie Ballz and Brian Bender as they battled to determine who truly led their former tag team to prominence. After Ernie, Eric Ryan, and Corey Winters had eliminated The Puerto Rican Wrecking Crew, the ego of Ernie Ballz took over, as he seemed to be dictating Eric & Corey’s every move, or at least attempting to. Though Eric Ryan had things well in hand, Ernie’s distraction led to Bender eliminating Ryan. In a shocking turn of events, Krimson appeared following Ryan’s elimination. While it was unsure his motives, he sprayed Ryan with that mysterious red mist, before carrying Ryan off over his shoulder. But why? Meanwhile, Corey Winters had had enough as well, and abandoned his team leader leaving Ballz vs. Bender one-on-one. After several minutes of Ernie’s brains vs. Bender’s athleticism, Brian Bender emerged triumphant as the sole survivor.

Krimson’s scheduled bout with Super Hentai did not take place due to a last minute family emergency with Hentai, however Krimson was on hand to hint that he may know a little more about this emergency than meets the eye. It seems Krimson has taken his professional crusade against the wrestling business an extra several steps, and is stepping into personal lives as well. As Krimson described this issue with a sadistic grin, Michael Façade made his second appearance of the evening, this time to stand up and fight in honor of a man who spent many years training and mentoring him, Super Hentai. With Façade taking Hentai’s place, Krimson was able to unleash much of his pent-up fury, though The Bomber pressed on utilizing his remarkable aerial skills. With Krimson’s growing power and Façade already fatigued from one match earlier in the evening, Krimson uses the “Witch’s Wheel” to win once again.

Final Card for PWO: Wrestleution 3 Announced

PWO – Pro Wrestling Ohio – the most well-known and widespread regional professional wrestling organization in the area today – presents the third annual installment of its signature annual event on Sunday afternoon, August 1st at the Nautica Pavilion in downtown Cleveland, Ohio as PWO presents “Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment”. Gates open at 2:00 pm, with a 3:00 pm belltime.

Pro Wrestling Ohio is happy to be partnered with the Cleveland Police Athletic League (PAL) for this great event. A portion of proceeds from this event will go to the PAL organization. Attending PWO Wrestlelution 3 not only guarantees you an afternoon of action-packed, compelling, family-friendly action, but also means you’re supporting two great organizations that work hard to support you and your communities.

Tickets are on-sale NOW and are as low as $10!

$40 VIP Package (gives you VIP exclusive seating, a commemorative event poster & program, and access to the post-show after party right next door at the Powerhouse Pub to meet all the PWO stars and special guests!) – On sale now exclusively at PWO Shop, located at www.PWOwrestling.com/catalog

$25 Preferred Ringside Seating (Gives you the closest seat in the house, first two rows ringside!) – Available at www.Ticketmaster.com, All Ticketmaster outlets, and The Nautica Pavilion

$20 Floor Seating (Gives you access to seating right on the floor next to the action behind the front two rows) – Available at www.Ticketmaster.com, All Ticketmaster outlets, and The Nautica Pavilion

$10 General Admission – (Gives you spacious bleacher seating, the best value and perfect for the whole family!) – Available at PWO Shop, located at www.PWOwrestling.com/catalog, Pit Stop Donuts (4411 Clark Ave. in Cleveland, OH), and at Crazy Dee’s Muzik Palace (20003 Harvard Ave. in Warransville Heights, OH), and the Nautica Pavilion.

Official final card -

PWO Title Match – “The Whole Shebang” JOHNNY GARGANO defends against “M-DOGG 20” MATT CROSS
Johnny Gargano spent much of the past 12 months doing everything he could to be a fighting champion, and to correct the demons of his past and be a champion based on respect and competition. However, when a mystery assailant began mysteriously attacking all of PWO’s top title contenders, the finger of blame was pointed squarely at Gargano. After months of being accused, ostracized, and kicked out of the locker room, videotape evidence proved that Gargano was an innocent man, and it was all a scheme devised by Matt Cross in order to tarnish the reputation Gargano had worked so hard to repair. Cross was upset over Gargano not granting him the PWO Title shot he had promised him last fall. Gargano had attempted to fulfill that promise, but an overwhelming list of title contenders and schedule from PWO management made the task next to impossible. Now, Cross has gone to desperate lengths to force PWO and Gargano to notice him, and receive the opportunity he’s waited a year and a half to receive. Cross fights to reclaim what he feels should have never left his possession – the PWO Title and the recognition of being the best wrestler in Ohio. Gargano is fighting for pride, for his reputation, and for his dignity – to undo six months of torture, and avenge six months of hell in one night. Who will prevail and be the undisputed PWO Champion?

Wrestling Legend “Hacksaw” JIM DUGGAN vs. “Megastar” MARION FONTAINE
Marion Fontaine has been very outspoken and critical of PWO all year, claiming their haphazard marketing ideas nearly led to the ruination of his career. After several very public and heated confrontations and rants, Fontaine was given what some call an opportunity to prove his claims as true, and others call a very deserving punishment for his selfish and demanding personality. Fontaine will battle a true legend of the sport… “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan! Hacksaw has been in the professional wrestling industry for 30 years, and is one of the most endearing and long-lasting personalities of all time. Duggan has captured numerous championships and has competed for the WWF, WCW, WWE, and countless other organizations. On August 1st, Duggan comes to Cleveland to meet his many fans, and to beat some respect into Marion Fontaine. Can Fontaine prove his claims or will Hacksaw prove who the real tough guy is?

RAVEN’s RULES: RAVEN w/Aaron Maguire & Mr. Brinks vs. JASON BANE
Evil agent Aaron Maguire has been at odds with Jason Bane since PWO’s inception in the fall of 2007. Maguire has tried everything and everyone to eliminate Bane from PWO, but nothing has gotten the job done. This past fall, Maguire placed a bounty on Bane’s head – anyone who could end Bane’s career would receive a very large cash reward upwards of $100,000. Still, no one got the job done, and Bane used the adversity as motivation, getting himself in the best shape of his life and proving why he is PWO’s “Most Dominant Man”. Maguire refused to be defeated, so he dug deep into his pockets to hire the services of Raven to meet Bane on August 1st and collect the bounty himself! Raven is one of the most feared and sadistic athletes wrestling has ever seen, a man who takes pleasure in inflicting pain on others, and has dominated ECW, WCW, WWE, and TNA, usually bringing recklessness and chaos along with him. On August 1st, Raven comes to Cleveland with Agent Aaron Maguire and Aaron’s bodyguard, Mr. Brinks, but Jason Bane is more than ready. This match favors Raven, however, as it will be under “Raven’s Rules”, meaning Raven himself sets the rules to the match, which usually results in NO rules! Will Aaron Maguire get his wish or can Bane overcome the biggest threat posed to him to date?

PWO Tag Team Titles: SEX APPEAL defend against THE HOMELESS HANDICAPPED CONNECTION
Sex Appeal have reigned a top the tag team scene since the start of 2010. With an unmatched confidence and overbearing ego, Bobby Shields, Bobby Beverly, and Nicki Valentino have considered themselves superior to all other athletes, not only because of their self-proclaimed sexy appearances, but also by the diabolical minds behind them that have kept them a step ahead of all their challengers. Two men Sex Appeal look down on more than anyone are “Handicapped Hero” Gregory Iron, who has battled cerebral palsy all his life, and Hobo Joe, a down on his luck street-dweller used to fighting to survive. Sex Appeal deemed these men “inferior” to them in every way, and took great pride bullying them, injuring them, and outsmarting them. Bobby Beverly has especially targeted Iron based on an incident last year where Iron knocked two of Beverly’s teeth out, sending the superficial star into a panic. However, Iron & Hobo played upon Sex Appeal’s insecurities to goad them into one final match against them… only it would be No Disqualification! Sex Appeal proved they have an ugly side with a recent vicious attack on Greg & Hobo on television, but are they ready for the wild environment of No DQ on August 1st with the PWO Tag Titles at stake?

PWO Television Title: “Omega” AARON DRAVEN defends against “Big Bear” BENJAMIN BOONE
Aaron Draven is PWO’s first, and only two-time, PWO Television champion. After being defeated for the title by N8 Mattson early this year, and injured by Mattson’s “Sons of Michigan” protégé “Big Bear” Ben Boone, it seemed Omega would be out of the title picture permanently. However, Omega returned six weeks later and, showcasing his trademark desire and ability to downplay and block out pain and injury, Omega pursued his goal until he not only received another title shot, but re-captured the gold! When a contract stipulation prevented Mattson from receiving a rematch, he sent the 270 lb. Boone in his place, with a focus and intensity we have seen building for months. Since aligning with Mattson, no one has been able to pin Ben Boone, a streak that has lasted nearly two years! Boone is at his best as he looks to take the PWO TV Title back to Michigan, but Omega will have to beat the near unbeatable to survive. Can Draven find a way to do what no man has done in two years or will the PWO TV Title return to the Sons of Michigan?

KRIMSON vs. SUPER HENTAI
Krimson is a tortured soul, and the embodiment of evil. After ten years in wrestling, and many false promises and broken dreams a long the way, Krimson has unleashed his inner anger and is determined to take it out on the entire wrestling business. Krimson has injured countless young wrestlers in an attempt to inflict the same hurt onto wrestling that wrestling had thrust upon him. However, Super Hentai has stood up for these young athletes. Trained in Japan, Hentai stresses respect, discipline, and honor. Hentai works tirelessly as a mentor and trainer to wrestling’s young stars, looking to help the next generation instead of destroy it. Now, the best way to help is to destroy the growing cancer known as Krimson. Can Hentai save the PWO locker room from pure evil or will Krimson continue to run rampant?

SIX MAN TAG: MICHAEL “The Bomber” FAÇADE & AEROFORM vs. THE GAMBINO FAMILY & ???
When Michael Façade embarrassed Shiima Xion by handing him his first loss in PWO, Shiima went off the deep end and made it his mission to make Façade & his friends suffer. Shiima attacked Façade during an interview and blinded him by spraying him in the eyes with Façade’s own spraypaint. Meanwhile, Shiima hired the returning Gambinos, Mickey & Marshall, to travel to East Lansing, Michigan to attack Façade’s newfound running buddies, Louis Lyndon & Flip Kendrick, collectively known as Aeroform. However, just as Shiima & The Gambinos seemed most dominant, Façade & Aeroform regrouped, and officially united as The Ninja Elite Squad! After a warning message was sent to Marshall “The Bull”, Façade brought new meaning to “eye for an eye” as he blinded Shiima with spraypaint, much as Shiima had done to him. Now, Shiima is injured, as The Gambinos prepare for battle against Façade & Aeroform. Who will their partner be? Can The Gambinos still finish the job given to them by Shiima? Or can The Ninja Elite Squad survive the hit?

SIX MAN TAG: ERNIE BALLZ, ERIC RYAN & COREY WINTERS vs. BRIAN BENDER & THE PUERTO RICAN WRECKING CREW
The Clash, Ernie Ballz & Brian Bender, dominated tag team wrestling in PWO in 2009, but when an injury struck Ballz down, the team destructed. Both men began to take credit for the team’s success… Ballz blaming his ever-present confidence & strategizing, Bender giving credit to his natural athleticism and ability to carry out the plan. Since then, Ballz has taken to managing the young team of Ryan & Winters, though his Clash-like strategies haven’t been embraced by his new-found team. Meanwhile, Bender has recruited the very men who injured Ernie Ballz in the first place, Luis Diamante & Isaac Montana, The Puerto Rican Wrecking Crew, in order to help his cause. Which of these men can best lead a team? We shall find out August 1st as they both lead charges into battle!

PORTIA PEREZ vs. BEN FRUITH
Portia is an internationally-renowned women’s star and one of the most respected in her field. Though, after some lackluster success in PWO it seemed she began to lose her mind. Convinced she, as herself, couldn’t compete in PWO, she transformed herself into “Dr. Monstrous” a less-than convincing superhero alter-ego. Her opponent is Ben Fruith, PWO’s gullible loveable loser, who has been forced into this match by the Sons of Michigan in order to prove he can do just ONE thing without screwing it up. Ben has been the victim of abuse and torture since day one in PWO, and with his dubious “Fruith Roll-Up” maneuver, hopes to finally score a victory. What will happen if Ben Fruith actually wins? What will happen to him if he doesn’t?

MEDIA REQUESTS
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PWO TV – Countdown to Wrestleution 3 – 7/18/10

PWO – Pro Wrestling Ohio – your televised pro wrestling alternative, with more guts, more desire, and more heart, from a young hungry roster competing to steal the show. Old school meets new age and tradition meets tomorrow, its pro wrestling the way you want it to be! It’s Cleveland-owned, nationally renowned!

PWO TV regularly airs Sunday nights at 10:00 pm (check local listings for pre-emptions and additional replay times) exclusively on Sports Time Ohio, official television home of MLB’s Cleveland Indians. If you don’t get STO, call your cable or satellite provider today and demand it! For more information on channel availability, and on Pro Wrestling Ohio, visit PWO Online at www.pwowrestling.com.

Pro Wrestling Ohio TV airtimes this week -

Sunday night, July 18: 10:00 PM & 3:30 AM
Thursday night, July 22: 4:00 AM

Scheduled for this week’s broadcast…

PWO’s Biggest Event Of The Year Is August 1!
On Sunday afternoon, August 1st, Pro Wrestling Ohio presents PWO Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment from the Nautica Pavilion in downtown Cleveland, Ohio! Belltime is 3:00 pm, and the only way to see this event in its entirety is to be there live and in attendance! Tickets are on sale now at PWOwrestling.com/catalog and at www.ticketmaster.com (search “PWO”) Tickets are as low as $10.00! For full information, follow the link to the PWO Wrestlelution 3 subsite herel. This Sunday night, the PWO Wrestlelution 3 Control Center gives you the final card, ticket information and more, as we close in on being two weeks away from what will be the most memorable and talked about PWO event of all time!

“M-Dogg 20” Matt Cross’ Wrestlelution Tune-Up
Matt Cross is still in possession of Johnny Gargano’s PWO Title, and will have his chance to officially capture that title for the second time on August 1 at Wrestlelution 3, however it will be anything but easy against an irate, incensed, and insulted Johnny Gargano, whose life has been driven to misery for months thanks to Cross. This week, M-Dogg has scheduled a match he claims will help prepare him for his match with Johnny Gargano at Wrestlelution 3 and is against an elite athlete. Will M-Dogg be fully prepared for Johnny Gargano come August 1st, and how will he be focused on this match knowing that Gargano is in attendance?

Johnny Gargano Speaks Out
It has been a whirlwind of emotion for Johnny Gargano over the past 12 months. From his coming of age, to gaining the acceptance of fans & peers, to the mounting suspicion and doubt thrust upon him due to M-Dogg 20’s false allegations, and finally having the opportunity to clear his name and avenge the wrongdoings of his former friend Matt Cross. This week, Gargano unleashes all these months of emotion and lets us know what’s going through his mind two weeks away from the biggest match of his career. What’s in store for Matt Cross on August 1st? How far will Gargano go to retain his title and physically regain the title belt Cross has stolen? What state of mind has Johnny Gargano been put in?

Jason Bane Competes Under “Raven’s Rules”!
On August 1st at PWO Wrestlelution 3, Jason Bane must face his potential demise, as Aaron Maguire has pulled out all physical and financial stops to rid PWO of its most dominant man – Maguire has hired the services of the sadistic ECW original Raven to meet Bane at Wrestlelution 3 under “Raven’s Rules”, which means the match can have any rules Raven likes, which is normally no rules. This week, Bane tests himself by contesting his own challenge under “Raven’s Rules”. Who will oppose the near-300 pounder who is now in the best shape of his career? What final message will Aaron Maguire and Mr. Brinks send before Raven finally invades PWO on August 1st?

“Megastar” Marion Fontaine vs. Matthew Justice
Fontaine has spent months openly criticizing and lambasting PWO management for what he claims were idiotic decisions that nearly ruined his career. Fontaine has a chance to prove he is worthy of the main event status he claims he is, as on August 1st he battles the legendary “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan at PWO Wrestlelution 3! Before he reaches Wrestlelution however, Fontaine will have to do battle with young Matt Justice. Can Fontaine build momentum leading into the match of his career? Will “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan successfully beat some respect into Fontaine on August 1st?

Plus, comments leading into PWO Wrestlelution 3!

Sex Appeal, Bobby Shields & Bobby Beverly, are one week removed from a vicious and violent assault on Gregory Iron & Hobo Joe. But are they truly ready to face Iron & Hobo on August 1st in a No DQ PWO Tag Title Match?

“Omega” Aaron Draven has shown nothing means more to him than the PWO TV Title, and he has conquered so many things to prove it. But can he beat that which is nearly unbeatable? Omega discusses being up against a near two-year streak of being unpinned, a streak held by his opponent at PWO Wrestlelution 3, Michigan’s own “Big Bear” Benjamin Boone.

Krimson has final words for Super Hentai before they meet one-on-one. Can Hentai protect the next generation by ridding PWO of Krimson or will the evil continue to grow?

Michael “The Bomber” Façade has already united with Louis Lyndon & Flip Kendrick to injure Shiima Xion and fire a warning shot to Mickey & Marshall Gambino. Façade gives his final message leading into what is sure to be an unpredictable six-man tag!

Ernie Ballz and Brian Bender, former Clash teammates are both set to be in attendance. Will tensions flare in the quest to prove who was the true leader of the team?

All this and more this week on PWO TV, but don’t forget to see it all unfold live and join us at the Nautica Pavilion August 1st for PWO Wrestlelution 3!

PWO on YouTube: Super Hentai – Feel The Threat

The man with controlled aggression and howling fury, Super Hentai, plans to unleash his rage onto PWO’s embodiment of evil, Krimson, at PWO Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment on Sunday afternoon, August 1, 2010.

Krimson has spent months injuring and torturing PWO’s young up-and-coming athletes, attempting to kill their dreams and make him feel the same disappointment and pain he says wrestling has given to him. Meanwhile, Hentai works to help and teach wrestling’s next generation, and help them grow stronger. Now, in order to do that, Hentai must get rid of Krimson. Which state of mind will win out when both meet at PWO Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment?

In this PWO YouTube exclusive, Hentai took a break from the intense training regimen he has himself on in order to address Krimson and what is in store for him. You can see Hentai’s comments now here.

PWO Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment takes place Sunday afternoon, August 1 at the Nautica Pavilion (2014 Sycamore St) in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Doors open at 2:00 pm, belltime at 3:00 pm. Tickets are available now at PWOwrestling.com in our Store ($40 VIP Tickets & $10 General Admission) or at Ticketmaster.com when you search “PWO” ($25 Preferred Ringside Seating & $20 Floor Seats). Help PWO set a new attendance record, be there live for the biggest PWO event of the year! You’ve seen the beginning, witnessed our coming of age, now be there for our defining moment at PWO Wrestlelution 3!

Matt Cross Exposed as PWO’s Backstage Attacker

For a number of months, PWO has been plagued by a series of severe and mysterious backstage attacks that have left many of PWO’s top stars laying. Ongoing investigations turned up little in the form of clues or hints, and it seemed the one common theme of the attacks were that every single one of the victims were attacked shortly following having a match against PWO Champion Johnny Gargano. With this one singular constant, and Gargano’s past reputation from the early days of his career, many were quick to point the finger at Gargano.

While many still doubted Gargano would revert back to his old ways so heavily, even the biggest skeptics seemed to be silenced after our cameras found “M-Dogg 20” Matt Cross injured, the latest victim of the mystery attacked. Found on the scene near Cross was a hammer (the weapon famously used by Gargano to injure Cross on PWO TV in late-2007), and one of Gargano’s wristbands (which Gargano later claimed was stolen from his bag). With the evidence on the scene, coupled by the insistence that Cross actually SAW Johnny attack him, something no other victim has been able to claim, seemed to cement Gargano as the guilty party. Gregory Iron, who has a violent past with Gargano that was just recently mended, angrily lashed out at Gargano, while Jason Bane, a longtime locker room enforcer, took it upon himself to kick Gargano out of the locker room for his alleged dishonesty. Johnny was forced to dress in dark corners, next to trash cans and janitor’s closets, while M-Dogg smugly looked on. However, this past Sunday night on PWO TV, everything changed.

During our opening segment, a package was delivered to the PWO announce desk. In it, was a DVD and a note explaining the situation – the package was sent from a spectator on-hand at the Cleveland Autorama, documenting the experience on-camera for his own personal use. Upon leaving the building, he captured footage that he didn’t understand at the time, but upon tuning in to PWO TV, felt it was footage we all needed to see, and footage that would clear up any and all confusion.

Vic Travagliante was dispatched to find Gargano and show him the footage immediately. After scouring the building, Vic found the PWO Champion and led him to the tech area. What Gargano saw changed everyone’s perception. You can view the footage for yourself below.

To those with the perceptive eye, it is clear to see Cross’ plan. If you pay close attention, you can see Cross staring at the wristband of Gargano before placing it onto the ground (apparently explaining who stole the wristband from Gargano), then using the hammer to strike the guardrail, creating the noise that caught the attention of our staff who rushed over to help. Johnny Gargano clearly had nothing to do with the attack whatsoever, and it seems the attacks have been the brainchild of Matt Cross all along.

But why? Has the frustration of being unable to regain the PWO Title driven him this far? It has been over a year and a half since Cross wore PWO gold, and it seemed every time Cross set his sights on earning a match against PWO Champion Johnny Gargano, bad luck would always come his way – From the title tournament to the gauntlet battle royal, to his #1 contender bouts – every time Cross came close, he ended up still so far away. While Gargano had promised Cross a title match months ago, Gargano has become overwhelmed by no less than a dozen contenders relentlessly chasing him for his title, to the point it has taken everything Gargano has just to maintain the schedule forced upon him by PWO. These factors have inevitably delayed the Gargano vs. Cross title clash, however was it frustrating enough for Cross to attempt to sabotage the name and reputation of Johnny Gargano, something Gargano has worked hard for an entire year now to establish and repair? Was it frustrating enough for M-Dogg to attack every other athlete who received a title shot or match against Gargano before he did?

The sharp eye will also notice Cross nonchalantly leave the building as Vic was talking to Gregory Iron in the locker room. Did he make a sharp exit once he realized video evidence of his plot existed?

Word has it Johnny Gargano has been irate since this revelation, and is in a different state of mind than we’ve seen in quite some time. Both Gargano and Cross are scheduled to be in attendance this Sunday night at 10 on PWO TV. What will happen when these two men meet for the first time since this footage has surfaced?

Hacksaw’s PWO: Wrestleution Opponent Revealed

Last month, we announced this year’s special marquee attraction at PWO Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment as the legendary “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, who will be on hand in action, and to meet with all of his great Ohio-area fans. This past Sunday night, we finally found out the man who will meet Hacksaw one-on-one, and it was revealed in a most unexpected set of circumstances.

Ever since the beginning of the year, “Megastar” Marion Fontaine has had a vendetta against PWO and seemingly everyone in it. From abandoning his one-time friends to unleashing a controversial and angry tirade against PWO management, Fontaine has been anything but shy about his change in personality. Claiming he spent years following the direction of PWO and being the likeable, friendly “good P.R.” type of employee before realizing it was leading to, in his words, the burying of his own career, Fontaine embarked on a mission of doing things for himself – creating and oftentimes blatantly stealing opportunities from others, all in the name of showing PWO his true potential to be Pro Wrestling Ohio’s top star, and prove that PWO has been clueless in its failure to recognize Fontaine’s true potential and star power. After the events of this past Sunday night on PWO TV, Fontaine will have the opportunity to prove that in a major way.

After handily defeating Ben Fruith in one-on-one competition, Fontaine seemed less than pleased with the caliber of opponent he was given, feeling it was yet another attempt by PWO to undermine and depreciate him by keeping him under the figurative “glass ceiling” and below the main event level he feels he deserves to compete at. The paranoia and frustration on Mr. Fontaine reached a new level, as rather than shrug it off, Marion opted to air his grievances publicly, and chose PWO broadcaster Joe Dombrowski as his victim. Joe was angrily summoned into the ring and became the unwilling forum for Fontaine to vent to, using Joe’s apparent close ties with PWO management to relay his complaints. Fontaine detailed his entire history in Pro Wrestling Ohio, uncomfortably putting Dombrowski on the spot by staging a mock interview and asking him as to his opinion on why Fontaine has not received the opportunities he deserves.

After several minutes of being yelled at, chastised, and embarrassed on national television, Dombrowski had little to say to Fontaine in response to his malicious and exaggerated accusations against PWO as a whole, but did state he would utilize his close ties with management to give Marion Fontaine that opportunity he so desperately craves – a chance to be in a main event level match-up. Fontaine will be able to prove if all of his boisterous claims are truthful… if he can defeat the legendary “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan!

“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan is one of the most popular and well-known personalities in recent memory in professional wrestling. Famous for his two-by-four, American flag, and classic yell of “Hooooo!”, this former United States champion has persevered in professional wrestling for nearly thirty years, including lengthy successful stays in the World Wrestling Federation, WCW, and has been very active in recent years in WWE, as it appears time has not silenced the throngs of adoring Hacksaw fans! We expect many of those fans live at PWO Wrestlelution 3 on August 1st to meet “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan and watch him go one-on-one with PWO’s most outspoken and controversial star, and the only man allegedly with enough guts to be “honest” about the goings-on in PWO. Can Fontaine defeat a legend and prove himself worthy of the spotlight? Or can “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan beat some respect into a man who has made an enemy out of an entire organization?

PWO Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment emanates from the Nautica Pavilion in downtown Cleveland, Ohio on Sunday afternoon, August 1 with a 3:00 pm belltime!

www.PWOwrestling.com/catalog ($40 VIP Package & $10 General Admission)
www.Ticketmaster.com (search “PWO”), All Ticketmaster outlets, and Nautica Pavilion box office ($25 Preferred Ringside Seating, $20 Floor Seats)
Pit Stop Donuts & Crazy Dee’s Music Palace ($10 General Admission)

For more information on tickets & card, visit our PWO Wrestlelution subsite at http://www.pwowrestling.com/WR3/wrestlelution3.html

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