RE-POST: WAW October Outrage III, October 2001 - Live Show Review

After the success of the Fightmare event in April, and their failed attempt at getting a television contract with Sky, I attended this event with some doubts, the main one being the main event was the WAW Women's World Championship contest between Sweet Saraya and Klondike Kate.

RE-POST: WAW Fightmare, April 2001 - Live Show Review

In years gone by, it has been said by many British wrestling fans that home-grown wrestling shows...well, they basically sucked. I admit, I was one of those people. But last night, my opinion of British wrestling changed - for the better.

The World Association of Wrestling Fightmare event had been hyped up in the local press and television for close to a month. WAW owner and promoter Ricky Knight had told everyone who would listen of his dream to see British wrestling once again with a regular slot on British television. He wanted to make home-grown stars as popular and familiar as those from across the pond.

FROM THE ARCHIVES: United Kingdom Wrestling Alliance: The New Age Pay-Per-View

"Every age has it's beginning. Every thing must have a start. Eight me are vying to bring in a new era in the world of sports entertainment. STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN - former WWF champion - NATURE BOY RIC FLAIR - former NWA, WCW and WWF champion - GOLDBERG - former WCW champion - THE CRIPPLER CHRIS BENOIT - former WCW champion - TRIPLE H - former WWF champion - Y2J CHRIS JERICHO - former WWF IC and Euro champion - NOBOHIKU TAKADA - former UWFI champion - HULK HOGAN - former WCW and WWF champion. Eight men who have tasted success the world over. Eight men who want to usher the New Age of the UKWA."

Remember the UKWA? I've Found the Pay-Per-View!

Those of you with long memories may remember that way back in 2000 I toyed with the idea of running a fantasy professional wrestling game, or E-Fed as they were known back then. I discussed the idea with a bloke I knew back then, Basil "Junkpile" Richards, and to see if I could actually write a weekly wrestling show I undertook a little personal project called the United Kingdom Wrestling Alliance (UKWA), which involved writing four weekly shows, "Wednesday Rampage", and the pay-per-view, "The New Age", held at Norwich City's football ground, Carrow Road.

The four weekly shows can be seen in the Fiction section of this blog, but for years, after various computer and website problems, that "The New Age" had been lost forever. That was until last night when, with the help of the wonderful Wayback Machine, when I found the complete show on an old version of my website.

RE-POST: WAW Fightmare - DVD Review

This is going to be a strange experience. Almost four years ago I, along with about 2,000 other people, filled the Norwich Sports Village for one of the biggest wrestling shows in Britain, ever - the World Association of Wrestling's Fightmare show. Now, nearly a year after part one was released on DVD, and almost silenced by aching tonsils, I have decided to relive some old memories.

I'm Jumping on the Bandwagon

Some of you may have heard that there's a film about professional wrestling coming out soon. "Fighting With My Family" tells the story of WWE superstar Paige and her family, the Knights, a family I had a close association with a few years ago when I worked for the World Association of Wrestling. Well, I say worked, I was more of a volunteer.

Well, a few years ago I decided to remove all WAW-related content because of all of the s**t I was getting. (Cheap plug: read my reasons by clicking on this link!) As I was nearing my 40th birthday I really was pi**ed off at the treatment I was getting from them and their associates.

But despite cutting my ties with them and their associates it's been quite difficult to ignore them, especially with the youngest of their clan carving out a successful career for herself with the world's largest wrestling company.

So, with all the hype surrounding the film, as well as the hype surrounding their upcoming Fightmare 3 show at Norwich City's Carrow Road football stadium, I've decided to jump on the bandwagon.

From Pet Shop to Pie Shop

I have to admit I'm feeling a bit depressed today. Seeing these photos on Facebook were an untimely reminder of just how things have gone these past few months or so. 

The Buzzword for 2018 is.....Loss

If you're wondering what the buzzword for 2018 is, then for me it's loss.

A Natural vs. an Unnatural End

I have to admit I've been feeling a bit odd lately. You see, my part-time job at QD here in Cromer ended last Saturday. I thought I would feel upset, but in truth I haven't. In fact I've felt the complete opposite.

We've Made The News Part Two

Maybe this will stop people asking me when the pet shop is re-opening.

We've Made The News

The Fight Goes On

I have to say that I've certainly experienced a roller coaster of emotions these past few days. From the grief of losing my job to the frustration and sheer anger with a person I thought of as a friend, through to the disappointment at finding myself in the same boat I tried for so hard and for so long to get out of.

Here's a Stat For You

In the eight weeks before the shop went under I applied for tons of jobs through Indeed. I didn't keep a written record because I was still employed at the time and didn't need to keep one for the DWP.

It's Over

So I was greeted with this when I turned up for work today.

It would be laughable if it wasn't so tragic.

I'm a Man! I Do Man Things!

When I was much younger I was often teased about my name, mainly because they thought that Julian was a girl's name.

But despite my christian name's somewhat noble origins, there are still some people who think I'm actually a woman.

I'd Really Love To Go To Town On Someone

There's a part of me that would really like to go to town on someone, but it probably wouldn't do any good. After all, she's kicked me off the page I used to help her run and blocked me on Facebook. She's probably blocked my phone as well.

Maybe I'll rant and rave and tell all when that shop door is closed and locked for the final time. 

So I'm Looking For A Job Again.....

It was about this time two years ago that someone saw my posts about being unemployed and offered me a job. Sadly circumstances beyond my control mean that this job is coming to an end sooner or later.

Which is why I'm putting this post here, because having found a job through social media once there's a chance it can happen again.

Just Sharing A Few Memories

"Are You Closing?"

You're probably wondering what this photo is all about. It's simple. Two weeks ago the "to let" sign went up at Claws 'N' Paws, the place where I've worked for the past two years.

Since then I've been asked countless times "are you closing?"

Julian's Alternative Eurovision

Want an alternative to the Eurovision Song Contest? Here's a few songs from around Europe, together with a token Aussie act. No Brits though. We are leaving the EU after all!