International Wrestling Cartel

October 8 , 2008
INJURIES & CHANGES TO REVENGEANCE LINE-UP BRING NEW FACES TO IWC!

Unfortunately, there are some last minute changes to Revengeance 5! that we must report. First, Raymond Rowe is out for Saturday's card due to a death in the family. We'd like to send out our condolences to Rowe and his family on their loss. Also, due to a communication issue between them and promoter Norm Connors, Irish Airborne has been forced to pull off Revengeance 5! as well. They will debut for IWC shortly. Finally, "Balls Hot" Troy Lords has been forced to pull out of his match with Shane Taylor due to an injury.

Replacing Rowe will be none other than former WWE star Colin Delaney! This will be Delaney's debut for IWC. Before his stint in WWE, Colin plied his trade across the independent scene as one half of the "feel good tag team of the decade" The Olsen Twins along with his brother Jimmy Olsen. After the team made their name in such companies as NWA Upstate, Chikara, and UWA Hardcore. Colin was signed by WWE in 2007 and quickly became popular for proving he could take a beating and keep coming back for more. After an 8 month stint with WWE, Colin has returned to the independant scene. His opponent will be none other than "Fabulous" John McChesney, the #3 seed in the IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament, scheduled for October 25th & 26th. After abandoning the War Machine to become his own man, McChesney seems to have won back the respect of the IWC crowd. With the IWC Title Tournament right around the corner, the "Fabulous" One will be looking to pick up some momentum going into his first round match against Vendetta. Will McChesney pick up the much-needed victory over the debuting Delaney? Or will Colin make his name in IWC by taking out the only 4-time Super Indy Champion his first time out?

Replacing Irish Airborne will be former NWA Upstate, IWA Mid-South, and UWA Hardcore Tag Team Champions Cheech & Cloudy! Sometimes known as Up In Smoke or the Miracle Ultraviolence Connection, Cheech & Cloudy are tag team specialists. Making their IWC debuts this Saturday, they bring incredible aerial abilities and innovative double-team maneauvers like Death By Knees and Partly Cloudy With A Chance Of Cheech to the already hot IWC tag team division. Their opponents will be former IWC Tag Team Champions BabyFace Fire and the Gambino Brothers in what is sure to be a huge 3-way dance! Marshall Gambino is looking for a chance to take out Shiima Xion after Shiima knocked Marshall out of the IWC Title Tournament. Both Gambino brothers have been uncharacteristically quiet about the fact that their cousin Jimmy DeMarco & his partner Vendetta have qualified for the tournament and they haven't. This could be a huge opportunity for Cheech & Cloudy to make their impact on IWC their first night in. If they should score a win over the former tag team champions, that would propel them up the tag team rankings. What will happen when Cheech & Cloudy debut against two top IWC tag teams in the Gambino Brothers and BabyFace Fire at Court Time Sports Center in Elizabeth, PA on October 11th?!

Replacing Troy Lords against Shane Taylor will be a man at a turnaround in his IWC career, "DeeeeeeeLicious" Jimmy DeMarco! DeMarco challenged his cousin Mickey Gambino at Boiling Point 3 on September 13th in an IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament qualifying match. While DeMarco seemed to take the match lightly in the weeks leading up to it, the night of the match was a totally different story. Right as DeMarco was about to walk through the curtain, he was confronted by IWC's new authority figure, Bubba the Bulldog. Bubba reiterated his speech from earlier in the night, telling Jimmy not to live with regrets and to take himself seriously. Taking that advice, Jimmy changed his plan. As Mickey planted the "kiss of death" on Jimmy, expecting him to lay down, Jimmy revolted and kicked out. That single action made Jimmy DeMarco a new man in IWC. A fire seemed to light underneath him as he fought to earn himself a spot in the IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament. After delivering the Candy Coated Cookie Cutter to Mickey, Jimmy earned that spot. With the tournament a mere two weeks after Revengeance 5!, Jimmy will be looking to pick up momentum leading into his match with Johnny Gargano. Unfortunately for Jimmy, his opposition on Saturday will be J-Rocc's newest Cleveland monster, Shane Taylor. His first night in IWC, Taylor will be looking to make a statement, to the fans, IWC officials, and to his first round opponent in the tournament, Ray Rowe. But Jimmy D isn't an opponent to take lightly. Will Taylor make the impact he wants? Or can Jimmy D conquer the Cleveland monster his first night in?

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October 7, 2008
A HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR LOGAN, A CONTENDER MATCH, AND A NEW CLEVELAND MONSTER ADDED TO REVENGEANCE 5!

After his disappointing loss to "Balls Hot" Troy Lords in an IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament qualifying match, Logan Shulo contacted IWC's new authority figure, Bubba the Bulldog. Bubba had spoken earlier in the evening about living with no regrets and missed opportunities. Bubba's words resonated with Logan, and Bubba ended up making a case for Logan to enter the tournament anyways, with promoter Norm Connors giving him the #16 seed, lowest in the tournament due to him losing the qualifying match. Logan, although appreciative of the opportunity he has been given, feels he didn't quite earn it yet. The young upstart has asked for a match to prepare and prove himself for the tournament. With Ring of Honor's live events in Florida being cancelled, "Double C" Claudio Castagnoli had an open contract for Saturday night... and it has now been filled! Logan's biggest opportunity to date will be this Saturday night as he takes on the Swiss powerhouse, Claudio Castagnoli!

It's a sad case, but with so much talent in IWC, there has to be alliances broken in order to contend for IWC gold. Thus was the case with "DeeeLicious" Jimmy DeMarco and Mickey Gambino, where Gambino expected Jimmy to lay down for him, but it ended in a knock-down, drag-out brawl in Court Time Sports Center to qualify for the IWC Title tournament. And, that will be the case as Michael "The Bomber" Facade will have to take on his mentor, IWC's first Super Indy Tournament winner and champion, Super Hentai! In recent months, fans have seen these two men aligned against such teams as the Gambinos. But, when it comes to IWC Super Indy Title belt on the line, there are no alliances in IWC! On October 11th, only one man will emerge from this match with a shot at the champion, Johnny Gargano. Will it be the time-tested veteran and tournament winner Hentai? Or his young protege, Facade? With both men already entered into the IWC World Heavyweight Title tournament a mere short two and a half weeks away, will this have any implications on the tournament?

J-Rocc seems to have found himself a new Cleveland monster! This time, it comes in the form of Shane Taylor. A monster in his own right, Taylor has been rising up the ranks of the Cleveland wrestling scene, decimating everyone in his path. With the number 2 seed going to his former associate Raymond Rowe, IWC promoter Norm Connors offered "The Big Daddy Of Destruction" J-Rocc the number 15 slot in the IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament. But, J-Rocc declined... sort of. Instead of taking the spot himself, he has offered the spot to his new protege Taylor. Troy Lords is gearing up to enter the tournament in the #8 spot after qualifying against IWC rookie Logan Shulo. With both Lords and Taylor in the IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament, they need to be careful of every move, not to make a mistake leading into the tournament!

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October 4, 2008
GAMBINOS ADDED TO TAG MATCH, NOW A 3-WAY!

Mickey & Marshall Gambino went to IWC's new authority figure, Bubba the Bulldog, with a proposition. After seeing Irish Airborne vs. BabyFace Fire added to October 11th's Revengeance 5! card, they asked to be added to the match, making it a 3-way dance. Bubba allowed them under the guise that they have a very special reason to be added, but wont divulge that reason just yet. Also, Marshall wants some payback against Shiima Xion for getting a pinfall victory on him, knocking him out of the tournament. Speaking of the tournament, both Gambino brothers have been uncharacteristically quiet about the fact that their cousin Jimmy DeMarco & his partner Vendetta have qualified for the tournament and they haven't. Be that as it may, Bubba made the match official, and now it's BabyFace Fire vs. the debuting Irish Airborne vs. The Gambino Brothers on October 11th!

October 3, 2008
REYES OUT OF TOURNAMENT, DRAKE YOUNGER IN!

Due to a tour of Japan during the weekend of the IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament, Ricky Reyes will be unable to compete in the tournament. IWC officials have been able to find a replacement in due time, and it's a big one!

"The Psycho Shooter" Drake Younger has been making waves all along the independent scene. A trainee of American Kickboxer, via the RAAGE Dojo in Indianapolis, Drake calls himself wrestling's first "hybrid". He combines a style of deathmatch wrestling and American strong style to produce a style all his own. In recent months, Drake has won the IWA Mid-South Deathmatch Title, the CZW Heavyweight Title, and the CZW Ultraviolent Underground Title. Drake won the 2008 IWA Mid-South Ted Petty Invitational, a tournament which has also been won by such wrestlers as AJ Styles, Low Ki, Chris Hero, and Matt Sydal (a/k/a WWE's Evan Bourne). With this recent tournament win, Drake soldified himself in the upper echelon of independent professional wrestling, and an opportunity to prove himself among the stiff competition in IWC was only fitting for this rapidly rising star. Can Drake Younger go all the way in yet another tournament and take his reputation to a new region and new level by winning the IWC Title?

For the first time in nearly a decade, the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title will be defended on American soil! In conjunction with New Japan Pro Wrestling, the International Wrestling Cartel will bring you this historic event on November 8th, 2008 at Court Time Sports Center in Elizabeth, PA! This prestigious title has never been defended on an independent wrestling event, and the last time the title was defended in the United States was November 1999 as Jushin "Thunder" Liger defended the title against Juventud Guerrera on WCW Monday Nitro.

The current champion, Low Ki, is no stranger to IWC competition. He's a former IWC Super Indy Champion, and has been to the finals of the IWC Super Indy Tournament. He has been one of the most popualar performers in IWC each and every time he steps into the ring. After a knee injury in Japan kept him out of the ring for the majority of 2008, Ki returned to the Land of the Rising Sun with a vengeance, capturing the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title from Tiger Mask IV on September 21st, 2008.

His challenger on November 8th will be none other than former WWE, WCW, and ECW star 2 Cold Scorpio! Fans may know Scorpio as a former WCW Tag Team Champion with his partner, a young Marcus "Buff" Bagwell. He is a former 4-time ECW Television Champion and former ECW Tag Team Champion with The Sandman. He is a former 2-time GHC Tag Team Champion for the NOAH promotion in Japan. And he is a former WWE star known to many as Flash Funk. However, Scorpio is best known as one of the forefathers of the aerial style seen all throughout wrestling today. His incredible in-ring style had never been seen across America before Scorpio stepped in the ring. Anytime you see a 450 Splash and a Tumbleweed (top rope corkscrew legdrop), Scorpio is the man who brought it to the forefront in professional wrestling, trailblazing a style used by Junior Heavyweights across the world right now.

This legendary once-in-a-lifetime match will happen ONLY at IWC November Pain 4 on November 8th, 2008 at Court Time Sports Center in Elizabeth, PA! Tickets are on sale now at IWCwrestling.com or by calling 412-542-5170!

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October 1, 2008
JOHNNY GARGANO TAKES A VACATION OCTOBER 11TH?!

IWC's brand new Super Indy Champion Johnny Gargano will not be defending his title on October 11th. Gargano will not even be in the building that night. His reasoning? "That was a hard fought victory at Boiling Point. I have no choice but to take a vacation! There's no way the champ will be in tip top shape to perform come October 11th." Sadly, Johnny is allowed to do this, as he has 60 days to defend the title. So Johnny has been granted his vacation for October 11th. When he returns, who will be gunning for the title?

September 30 , 2008
IRISH AIRBORNE DEBUT OCTOBER 11TH AGAINST FORMER TAG CHAMPS!

In the absense of IWC promoter Norm Connors, his hand-picked authority figure, Bubba The Bulldog has been a busy man lately. After signing the first five matches to Revengeance 5! a few days ago, Bubba was in action, looking to sign a new tag team to IWC.

On October 11th, Jake & Dave Crist, known as the Irish Airborne, will be making their debut for IWC! The brothers from the midwest have been tearing up the independent scene for the last few years. Whether it's Ring of Honor, IWA Mid-South, Heartland Wrestling Alliance, Full Impact Pro, Pro Wrestling Ohio, American Luchacore, or any other number of promotions they've made their name in, the Crist brothers have been known for their breathtaking tag team matches and incredible technical & aerial abilities. It just so happens that IWC has their own tag team that lives up to that description. Former two-time IWC Tag Team Champions BabyFace Fire are also known for their breathtaking tag team matches, and incredible technical & aerial abilities. Bubba the Bulldog felt the best team to take on Irish Airborne in their IWC debut would be the team of Jason Gory & Shiima Xion! This could be a huge opportunity for the Airborne to make their impact on IWC their first night in. If they should score a win over the former tag team champions, that would propel them up the tag team rankings. What will happen when the Irish Airborne debut against BabyFace Fire at Court Time Sports Center in Elizabeth, PA on October 11th?!

September 26, 2008
FIRST MATCHES ANNOUNCED FOR REVENGEANCE 5!
At Boiling Point 3, the International Wrestling Cartel was shaken to the foundations. IWC's promoter Norm Connors has issues keeping him away from the promotion for several events, and he has chosen IWC founder Bubba the Bulldog to take his place. Bubba's first orders of business were to fire CJ Sensation, and change the Jerry Lynn vs. Johnny Gargano IWC Super Indy Title Match to a three-way dance with the first ever and longest reigning Super Indy Champ, Super Hentai. Bubba is intent on shaking things up in IWC, and that doesn't stop with Revengeance 5! Bubba has signed several very unique matches for the October 11th return to Court Time Sports Center.

The first is a first-time ever match as the ICW/ICWA Tex-Arkana Television Champion and former 2-time IWC Super Indy Champion "Sweet N Sour" Larry Sweeney will be taking on a man very familiar in Pittsburgh rings making his debut for IWC, WWE, WCW, & ECW star and former 2-time ECW & Steel City Wrestling Tag Team Champion Stevie Richards! This is sure to be an epic battle between two of the most charismatic stars in all of professional wrestling. But don't let their antics fool you; both Sweeney and Richards are very accomplished wrestlers.Sweeney has risen from one of the most hated to one of the most popular IWC wrestlers in recent history. A win over Stevie would propel him into the main event scene in IWC, and might even put him in contention for IWC Heavyweight gold. Stevie is fresh off a 9 year run in WWE, returning to Pittsburgh, a place he visited frequently during the days of Steel City Wrestling. What are Stevie's intentions in IWC? Is he here to have fun, like the Stevie of old? Or does he have his sights set on gold?

Speaking of IWC gold, Bubba has decided to sign a title match for Revenegance 5!, giving a young team the opportunity of a lifetime. Even though they haven't been on a hot streak, Bubba is giving TJ Cannon & Bruce Maxwell, collectively known as The Best Around, a shot at tag team gold. On October 11th, 2008, The Best Around will challenge IWC Tag Team Champions Sexual Harassment for the titles! Justin Idol & Eric Xtasy have renewed determination in the ring. In the months leading to their title victory, they were unstoppable, and it seems that the gold has given them even more drive and focus. Will TBA score upset of the year and win the gold? Or can Harassment continue their incredible title reign?

Bubba is intent on shaking things up in the IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament, scheduled for October 25th & 26th at the Steel City Con in Cheswick, PA. The first man announced for the tournament is the man who was stripped of the title, and the number 1 seed, Dennis Gregory. However, Bubba feels that Gregory is unfit to compete in the tournament altogether, and needs to earn his way in. So for October 11th in Elizabeth at Revengeance 5!, Bubba has called in a favor from an old friend to take on his other old friend. Dennis Gregory will take on his old "self-proclaimed" Triple Threat partner and former IWC Heavyweight Champion Jimmy Vega$... in an IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament Qualifying Match! If Vega$ wins, he gains Gregory's #1 seed in the tournament! Many wrestlers in IWC are not happy with this decision, as Vega$ has not been a regularly active wrestler in IWC for many years. But Bubba stands by his decision, claiming that vega$ is a former 2-time IWC Heavyweight Champion, even with a victory over Gregory for one of his title reigns. These former partners and enemies will renew their old feud on October 11th as they each vow for the #1 seed in the IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament!

At Boiling Point 3, we saw an epic three-way dance between Raymond Rowe, John McChesney, and Ricky Reyes to determine the #2 seed in the IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament. With Reyes eliminated earlier in the match, McChesney and Rowe battled it out, much to the delight of the fans. The first-time ever meeting in IWC was an incredible back and forth contest, with each and every fan in the building getting behind both Rowe and McChesney. Rowe was able to pick up the win with his brutal new finishing maneauver, a full nelson slam onto his knee. After seeing and hearing the crowd reaction and reading fans reactions to the Rowe/McChesney battle, Bubba arranged for the two men to meet one more time at Revengeance 5!, this time one-on-one!

With Bubba the Bulldog shaking things up in IWC, what else will we see signed for Revengeance 5!?

Last November, the first ever IWC Women's Match took place at November Pain 3. In it, Sara Del Rey made a successful debut against Daizee Haze. Now, Del Rey returns to IWC, recruited by Dennis Gregory! What better partner to choose against Daizee Haze & Delirious than a woman who holds a huge victory in IWC over her. But these ladies haven't just met in IWC. They've done battle in companies such as Ring of Honor, Chikara, and SHIMMER Women Athletes. The larger Del Rey uses her size advantage, while the smaller Haze uses her agility. A trainee of "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson, Del Rey began her career in California and quickly gained a reputation across the country of being one of the top female wrestlers in the world. She's competed for virtually every company in the Southern California area, Ring of Honor, and Chikara, where she recently defeated Daizee in an incredible 2 out of 3 falls match. She became the first Shimmer Champion in June 2007 by defeating Cindy Rogers, Alicia, Sarah Stock, and Lacey in one weekend, and she held the title for nearly a year. Daizee Haze is well known to IWC fans as the "translator" and manager of former IWC Super Indy Champion Delirious, but she is also a very well traveled wrestler. Using the Heart Punch, Daizee Cutter, and a brutal missile dropkick as some of her signature moves, she held the IWA Mid-South Women's Title at one point in time. She's competed for TNA, Ring of Honor, IWA Mid-South, Chikara Pro Wrestling, and even IWC in a mixed tag match in July 2005. These women have wrestled each other many times, and if their previous encounters are any indication, these ladies will be ready to tear into each other just as much as Delirious & Denny!

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September 7 , 2008
IWC Returns to Newville with Hacksaw!
At Newville Knockout 4, IWC Promoter Norm Connors promised that IWC just might have more than one show a year in Newville, PA. Now, it looks like that promise is going to become a reality for Newville fans!

On November 22nd, IWC will return for November Knockout! And as if that isn’t enough for the Newville faithful, this will mark the return of one Hacksaw Jim Duggan to an IWC ring! Stay tuned to IWCWrestling.com for more information on this new show in the near future!

September 3 , 2008
TWO MORE IWC TITLE TOURNAMENT QUALIFIERS!
IWC's Monday Night Live Chat visitors got a surprise visit from IWC promoter Norm Connors, as well as Jimmy DeMarco, Viki & Marshall Gambino, and many more. While in the room, Norm Connors let the visitors in on two special matches added to Boiling Point 3. Those two matches are IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament Qualifying Matches, and both matches involve members of the family.

Marshall "The Bull" Gambino will compete in his first singles match ever in IWC as he takes on longtime rival and former IWC Tag Team Champion, "The Future of Fashion" Shiima Xion. Marshall and Shiima's history goes back to their beginnings in IWC, as a young brash Shiima teamed up with the Wildcards to take on the Gambino Brothers & Jason Gory in only Shiima & Gory's second matches in IWC, and the Gambinos' second match on an IWC event in Pittsburgh. Throughout the years, these men would meet several times over the next few years, mostly in multi-man matches, and tag matches, including one in Ellsworth where Shiima got the pinfall over Marshall. In 2007, the Gambino Brothers would be a thorn in the side of Shiima & Gory, collectively known as BabyFace Fire. Finally, all four men met inside a 15-foot-high steel cage on December 8th, 2007. That match ended up with BabyFace Fire leaving with the IWC Tag Team Titles, and would later be voted the 2007 IWC Match of the Year. Since then, the two teams have had limited run-ins, but now there will be gold on the line once again. Can Marshall overpower his smaller opponent? Or will Shiima score another victory over "The Bull"?

The other match announced by Norm Connors was a shocker. "DeeeeeeeLicious" Jimmy DeMarco, who was very outspoken in the live chat all night, was beside himself when he discovered his opponent in the IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament qualifier would be none other than his cousin, "Nice Guy" Mickey Gambino! DeMarco attempted to bribe his way out of the match, even threatening the beloved promoter, and challenging him to a match! DeMarco demanded that Connors change the match. So Connors changed it.... and added the stipulation that there will be NO time limit, and there MUST be a winner! After somebody in the live chat mentioned the result of the Gambinos vs Hollywood Balds match from Ellsworth Basebrawl 2007, where Mickey gave DeMarco the "kiss of death", leading to DeMarco laying down for Mickey, DeMarco insisted that it was time for Mickey to "return the favor". But how does Mickey feel about that? Will The Family finally implode on September 13th?!

August 25 , 2008
IWC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Taking Shape!
In the wake of the blockbuster announcement in which Dennis Gregory was stripped of the IWC Heavyweight Championship, IWCWrestling.com has finally received details on how the tournament for said title will take shape.

It has been announced that the most recent Champion, Gregory, will be granted the #1 seed in the lineup. The #2 see will be determined in a Triple Threat Match between the “Baddest Man in IWC” Ray Rowe, Ricky Reyes, and Fabulous John McChesney.

Also, it has been announced that the actual tournament will be taking place during the Steel City Toy Con on October 25 and 26! You can find more information on the Con at www.steelcitycon.com!

August 25 , 2008
Stevie Richards to Debut in IWC!!!
It has been passed down to IWCWrestling.com that Stevie Richards, former member of the Blue World Order, the Flock, Right to Censor, and recent WWE superstar, will be making his debut in the International Wrestling Cartel in October!

August 22 , 2008
BREAKING NEWS!
IWC WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE STRIPPED FROM DENNIS GREGORY! TOURNAMENT SET FOR NEXT 2 MONTHS!
IWC Promoter Norm Connors broke the news every IWC fan has been waiting for. Dennis Gregory has been stripped of the IWC World Heavyweight Title. Ever since he won the title and revealed his evil plan to regain the title to the world back in May 2007, IWC fans have clamored for Gregory to be stripped of the title.

His third title reign ended aupsiciously as Gregory left for Afghanistan, stripped of the title by the commission for using a sword against the Unholy Alliance in August of 2006 at IWC's WarGames match at No Excuses 2. When he returned from Afghanistan in February 2007, the IWC battlefield had changed, and so had Gregory. No longer were the Unholy Alliance reigning terror over IWC. Shirley Doe, Sebastian Dark, and Steven Colter had been fired. But also, Gregory seemed changed. Nobody could really tell why, but he was just different.

In May of 2007, at Super Indy VI, Gregory defeated Ricky Reyes and Brent Albright to win Reyes' IWC World Heavyweight Title, giving Gregory a record four title reigns, more than any other star in IWC history. But he was only able to regain the title with the help of Albright, his hired assassin. We later learned of Gregory's plan to bring his own War Machine to IWC, and that's exactly what he did. Gregory amassed an army any general would be proud of. He hired back Sebastian Dark and Steven Colter, giving himself his own personal senior official. He hired Brent Albright as his hired gun. Then, Gregory shocked the world as he assisted "Fabulous" John McChesney in winning the IWC Super Indy Title for another record four times, and revealed McChesney as the 5th member of the War Machine. When Gregory's title was threatened by Sterling James Keenan, he enlisted the help of another senior official angry at the IWC office, "Snapshot" CJ Sensation. In December, Gregory used the help of his newest assassin, Daivari, saving him from The Sandman and 2 Cold Scorpio. But Daivari was too late as Gregory had already lost the IWC World Heavyweight Title to the Hardcore Icon, Sandman.

For the next several months, members of the War Machine seemed to trickle off. Gregory claimed Daivari, Albright, and Dark had been sent off to take care of War Machine business elsewhere. Steven Colter seemed to take a vested interest in his referee position, calling things right down the middle instead of taking orders from Gregory. McChesney's obsession with regaining the Super Indy Title caused a rift between himself and Sensation as he attacked both Sensation and Michael Facade during a Super Indy Qualifying Match. That same night, McChesney even helped Gregory win back the IWC Title for a 5th time from Sandman, but the tensions between the two men seemed apparent that night.

For the next few months, supposed mistakes and mishaps between the final two members of the War Machine have driven them apart. Gregory's power-hungry ego led him to demand things from McChesney, and McChesney wanted no part of it. And now, McChesney has broken himself off from any ties with Gregory, laying claim that he is a man acting for himself instead of a group.

Newville Knockout IV seemed to be the last straw for Connors and Gregory both. In a desperate attempt to keep the title, he used a chain against Reyes, and knocked him out for the pin. But McChesney hit the ring, informing the referee, who just happened to be Steven Colter, what happened. The ref gave Reyes the win via disqualification. That was enough to send Gregory over the deep end. A brawl broke out between Reyes, McChesney, and Gregory, and the locker room emptied. It took the entire locker room to hold all three men apart. With his title seemingly safe, but his world in shambles, the five-time champion snapped. Gregory grabbed the microphone and claimed that everybody was against him. He attacked Steven Colter and ring announcer Chuck Roberts. When Norm Connors stepped in, Gregory even took to laying out the beloved IWC promoter.

This offense was enough to make Norm himself "snap". Connors has never taken anything from anybody, and has now declared, via an exclusive message on the IWC MySpace (www.myspace.com/iwcwrestling) that Gregory has been stripped of the IWC title, effective immediately! Over the course of the next two months, an IWC World Heavyweight Title Tournament will be held. September 13th, October 11th, 25th, 26th will hold a 16-man, single elimination tournament to crown the new champion. Will an established IWC star take the crown? Or can a young up-and-coming star step up and use this huge opportunity to seize the biggest crown in IWC?

August 13 , 2008
FORMER TAG TEAM CHAMPION PARTNERS SQUARE OFF FOR SUPER INDY SUPREMACY!
Their split seemed to be amicable. Johnny Gargano and Michael "The Bomber" Facade teamed together by chance in May 2007 in the IWC Tag Team Title gauntlet. In what some call the upset of the year, they defeated the Cleveland Mafia in the final match to win the IWC Tag Team Titles. After they lost the belts and continued to team for a few months following, they seemed to just go their seperate ways. Gargano focused on the Super Indy Title division, forming a student/teacher relationship with Super Indy Champ Jerry Lynn. Facade was focused on his war with the Gambino Family, seemingly bringing that to a close this past No Excuses event when he defeated the Hollywood Balds with his partner, Jake Roberts. But their careers have once again crossed paths. But this time, instead of tagging up, they'll be on opposing sides of the squared circle. Johnny Gargano will take on Michael "The Bomber" Facade this Saturday night at Newville Knockout 4 at the Big Spring Area Community Center in Newville, PA. The winner will recieve a shot at Super Indy Champion Jerry Lynn back at our home base at Court Time Sports Center in Elizabeth, PA on September 13th at Boiling Point 3. Will Facade's singles career finally get past the Gambino Family? Or will Gargano once again take on his Super Indy mentor for the title?

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August 13 , 2008
IWC TEAMS UP WITH THE STEEL CITY CON FOR UPCOMING LIVE EVENTS!
For years, IWC has teamed up with several organizations for successful working relationships. This year, IWC will team up for the first time with the Steel City Con to produce live professional wrestling events at each of their conventions!

Also known as the Pittsburgh Toy, Comic, and Childhood Collectibles Show, Steel City Con will be held on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, October 24th thru the 26th. It will be held at the Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena at 220 Rich Hill Rd. in Cheswick, PA, just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, right off the PA Turnpike.

IWC will be running live events at the Steel City Con on October 25th & 26th. Saturday October 25th's live event will have a belltime of 2:00 PM, while Sunday October 26th's will feature a belltime of 1:00 PM. Admission to the IWC show is free with your paid admission to the event, but special reserved seating will be available for just $3. Admission for the Steel City Con is $10 a day or $20 for an adult 3-day pass, and only $5 a day for kids, or $10 for a kids 3-day pass. That pass grants you admission to the Steel City Con for all three days of the event! Parking to the Steel City Con is free!

In addition to over 1000 toy and collectible vendor tables, there will be several celebrities in attendance at the Steel City Con, including the original Hulk, Lou Ferrigno, Pittsburgh wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino, and many many more!

August 4 , 2008
"DEEEEEEELICIOUS" JIMMY DEMARCO CHALLENGES NEWVILLE'S OWN IAN JORDAN TO A REMATCH!!!
Last year at IWC's annual fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network, Newville Knockout, a newcomer to IWC put "DeeeeLicious" Jimmy DeMarco in his place. A product of the Shark Tank, Shark Boy's training facility, Ian Jordan debuted for IWC in his hometown of Newville, PA. His opponent was the obnoxious, troublemaking cousin of the Gambino clan, Jimmy D. Jimmy seemed to have things well in hand until Jordan surpised him with a comeback. When Jimmy felt he lost control of the situation, he called on a friend, Sebastian Dark. Dark ran to the ring, attacking Jordan from behind with a chair. Unfortunately for the duo of Dark & DeMarco, Jordan quickly returned with former WWF star The Patriot! With his newfound friend, Jordan was able to dispose of Dark & DeMarco. Jimmy D felt embarassed, and now, he wants to embarass Jordan in his own backyard!

July 16, 2008
HAZE AND DELIRIOUS CHALLENGE GREGORY!
IWCWrestling.com has just learned that Daizee Haze and the incomparable Delirious have challenged IWC Heavyweight Champion Dennis Gregory to find a partner of his choosing, and show up at Boiling Point 3 on September 13 at the Court Time Sports Center! The match? A tag team tornado match! Dennis Gregory has said plenty of unkind, misogynist things about and to Daizee Haze over the last few months and Delirious has had two opportunities to come out on top with the IWC title. Will Haze and Delirious finally get some payback?

July 10, 2008
FRIENDLY CHALLENGE TURNS INTO TLC MATCH AT NO EXCUSES!
The IWC Tag Team Champions Sexual Harassment and BabyFace Fire teamed up at Ellsworth Basebrawl 2008 to defeat Family members Jimmy DeMarco, Vendetta, and the Gambino Brothers. After the match, as all four men were celebrating their victory, a friendly challenge was made: Shiima Xion & Jason Gory asked for their rematch at No Excuses 4 on August 2nd. Last month, after a 7 month hunt for the title, Justin Idol & Eric Xtasy defeated BFF for the IWC Tag Team Championship. But both teams felt they had done all they could when it came to straight up tag team matches. After meeting at May's Hell Hath No Fury and June's Summer Sizzler, as well as countless multi-team tag matches over the last several years, both teams felt like they deserved to give the fans something different.... something special.

As a result, BabyFace Fire will get their rematch against Sexual Harassment for the IWC Tag Team Titles... in a TLC MATCH! The tag team Tables Ladders & Chairs Match is a rarity in IWC, only having happened once: October 19th, 2002- Sexual Harassment vs. Josh Prohibition & M-Dogg20. Eric Xtasy & JT Rodgers, then-IWC Tag Team Champions, took future IWC Tag Champs Josh & M-Dogg to their limit, delivering a brutal Strawberry Surprise onto a chair. That move helped the current encarnation of Harassment win the titles again on June 7th, 2008 in Elizabeth. Now, two of the top tag teams in IWC will put their bodies and the titles on the line as they compete in TLC!

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July 10, 2008
ARE THE HOLLYWOOD BALDS OBSESSED WITH FACADE... OR IS IT VICE VERSA?
It seemed to all come to an end at June's Summer Sizzler 2008. Shirley Doe & Super Hentai defeated The Gambino Brothers in a street fight. But before the match ended, Doe, Hentai, & Michael "The Bomber" Facade were able to extract revenge on their tormentors, including the Hollywood Balds of Jimmy DeMarco & Vendetta. It was seemingly over... until the Balds attacked Facade on his way to the ring for his match with Jason Bane in Ellsworth. Six seconds later, Bane dealt a harsh loss to Facade. After it was all said and done, Troy Lords, a mentor to the young Facade, sat down and talked with the "Suburban Terrorist". He informed Facade that he needs to just let it go and leave the Balds to their own business. But Facade could not end it. He enlisted the help of a wrestling legend to take on DeMarco & Vendetta. He seeked out one man who disposed of both Balds, at least before "Fabulous" John McChesney interfered. He seeked out the master of wrestling psychology... Jake "The Snake" Roberts! Can Facade finish off this chapter in his career, at the advice of Lords? Or will his hatred for the troublemaking Balds lead to his downfall?

July 10, 2008
SAMOA JOE PULLED FROM NO EXCUSES, CONNORS MAKES EXECUTIVE DECISION
Unfortunately, Samoa Joe has been pulled from August 2nd's No Excuses 4 by TNA Wrestling due to a scheduling conflict with a TNA house show in Texas. This obviously negates the Rowe/Joe vs. Bane/J-Rocc tag team match scheduled for No Excuses.

Furious, IWC promoter Norm Connors made an executive decision... one that may effect IWC forever. Despite being told he is not allowed to let the match happen one-on-one in IWC, Norm Connors has booked the unstoppable Cleveland monster Jason Bane... against the "Baddest Man in IWC" Raymond Rowe! What will the commission have to say about Connors' blatant disregard for their ruling on this matter, and will it have anything to do with the future of IWC?! What will happen when the Unstoppable Force meets the Immovable Object? The ring will have to be reinforced to hold the hatred between these two heavyweights on August 2nd!

July 6, 2008
IWC Champ Injured!
IWCWrestling.com has just learned that IWC Heavyweight Champion, Dennis Gregory, suffered an injury during Saturday’s Ellsworth Basebrawl show. Gregory will be seeing a physician Monday morning to determine the extent of his injuries.

Stay tuned to IWCWrestling.com for all of the latest updates on Gregory’s condition.

July 2, 2008
NEW MATCHES AND A RUMORED DEBUT ROUND OUT BASEBRAWL 2008
In addition to the five huge matches already set for IWC's return to Ellsworth, PA on July 5th, we've got two more to announce, plus a big rumor on the street!

The unstoppable Cleveland monster BANE will be in action this Saturday night! At Summer Sizzler 2008, Bane destroyed "Balls Hot" Troy Lords. Lords gave Bane everything he could in the ring, and even resorted to using a chair against him. But in the end, Bane still came out on top. Now in Ellsworth, he's faced with a young man who can claim a victory over Rowe when Rowe was teaming with J-Rocc. That young man captured the IWC Tag Team Titles in May 2007 at Super Indy VI alongside Johnny Gargano. That young man is Michael "The Bomber" Facade. Recently embroiled in a war with The Family, Facade got some payback at Summer Sizzler during the street fight between the Family and Shirley Doe & Super Hentai. Now he's attepting to focus his efforts elsewhere, but does he know what he's gotten into when he takes on Bane this Saturday?

In a rematch from Super Indy VII, "The Havana Pitbull" Ricky Reyes will be taking on "Fabulous" John McChesney! McChesney demanded to be inserted into a match at Super Indy, and Reyes was without an opponent. So Norm Connors offered a qualifying match. McChesney said he'd wrestle "anybody"... and out stepped Awesome Kong. With McChesney distracted by Kong, Reyes locked in his Dragon Sleeper submission, and Connors granted McChesney admission into the tournament. Six seconds later, the match was over as McChesney tapped out. The next month at Summer Sizzler 2008, Reyes was set to take on the War Machine's Dennis Gregory for Gregory's IWC World Heavyweight Title. With Norm Connors MIA at the beginning of the show, Gregory attempted to take over, and he put Reyes into a match with McChesney instead. As the match was about to begin, Connors made an appearance, forcing McChesney to wrestle "M-Dogg20" Matt Cross instead, giving Reyes his shot at Gregory back. Now, the match WILL happen in Ellsworth as Reyes and McChesney lock up again... and McChesney better hope it doesn't last 6 seconds again!

Also, rumors have been flying that a new IWC star will be making his debut this Saturday night! There's no word from the IWC offices about who it may be, but rumor is he's an established talent in many top promotions. Who could it be?!

Tickets to Ellsworth Basebrawl 2008 and other IWC live events are already on sale! Tickets can be reserved safely and security online using your credit or debit card by clicking HERE or by calling 412-542-5170 before the event, or 412-719-8550 the day of the event!

June 18, 2008
Two More Matches for Basebrawl!
IWCWrestling.com has just learned two more matches for Ellsworth Basebrawl on July 5! First of all, Norm Conners has signed two former Super Indy Champions, Super Hentai and “Sweet N’ Sour” Larry Sweeney to a match that will determine the next contender for the current Super Indy Champion, Jerry Lynn, to face next. Both competitors have a history with the Super Indy belt and Tournament and would love to get their hands on it once more.

And in a return match, IWC newcomer, Logan Shulo, will have another chance at CJ Sensation in Ellsworth. Logan had a great showing against CJ last month at Summer Sizzler 2008, and is determined to prove himself with a victory over his tormentor.

June 16, 2008
Shark Boy/Bubba the Bulldog Signed for Ellsworth Basebrawl!
IWCWrestling.com has learned that the previously announced Shark Boy has an opponent set for Ellsworth Basebrawl! The TNA Wrestling star has been making waves as “Stone Cold” Shark Boy in recent months, but on July 5, Bubba the Bulldog returns to face off with the water born wrestler.

June 5, 2008
ROWE SUSPENDED AGAIN, CONNORS FRUSTRATED, BANE IN ACTION SATURDAY!
IWCwrestling.com has learned the latest news behind the saga of Raymond Rowe, J-Rocc, and Jason Bane.

Apparently, "The Baddest Man in IWC" has been suspended by the state, once again. IWC promoter Norm Connors is furious about the situation. He feels that Western PA is treated differently by the state than the Eastern PA wrestling scene.

While in the Philly area, ECW in the past and CZW in the present are basically allowed to do as they wish, Pittsburgh has always been different. As a promoter, Connors has always walked on the proverbial egg shells, careful with each move, but it seems his patience is coming to an end.

To add to Norm's frustrations, it appears that J-Rocc has done some backstage bargaining and somehow gotten his "own personal Rowe-dozer" Jason Bane to sign an IWC contract. The monster Bane has not been seen in IWC since January when he destroyed Rowe in the middle of the ring at the behest of Rocc.

Rumors have been going around of J-Rocc being involved in a situation in the Cleveland area this past Tuesday afternoon, and the IWC Web Team is working hard around the clock to find out just what the situation is there. But one thing we do know spells trouble for Summer Sizzler 2008: Bane has signed to compete in a match this Saturday night in Elizabeth, PA.

Bane's opponent? One man stepped up to the plate, showing no fear to the wrecking machine from Cleveland: none other than "Balls Hot" Troy Lords. While Lords is not the biggest or the baddest in IWC, he is certainly the most gutsy competitor on the roster. His performances against Ricky Reyes, John McChesney, Azrieal, and many others during 2007 produced several Match of the Year Candidates, and gave Lords what some would call his best year ever. What will happen when "The Hotness" steps in the ring with the seemingly unstoppable monster?

Tickets to Summer Sizzler 2008 and other IWC live events are already on sale! Tickets can be reserved safely and security online using your credit or debit card by clicking HERE or by calling 412-542-5170 before the event, or 412-719-8550 the day of the event!

June 5, 2008
SENSATION'S BULLYING LEADS TO MATCH SATURDAY AGAINST IWC ROOKIE LOGAN!
Who knows if it was his ever-growing frustrations, or just a short temper. But, whatever the case may be, CJ Sensation has seemingly made an enemy in Coalition of Competition student Logan. For months, Sensation has been needing help out of the ring by the COC students who volunteer their efforts each month at IWC events. But each time he was helped, he seemed to snap, taking out his frustrations on one student in particular. First it was a simple shove. Then a punch. With that, Logan hit the ring, ready for a fight. But Sensation backed down and IWC promoter Norm Connors talked Logan out of the ring. Finally, at Hell Hath No Fury 3 this past May, Logan and Sensation came to blows during intermission. With the okay from Connors and the COC staff, Logan has signed for his first official match in IWC for this Saturday night... and it just happens to be against CJ Sensation. Will CJ finally have to face the consequences of his bullying?

May 26, 2008
SAMOA JOE AT NO EXCUSES 4!
IWCWrestling.com has just learned that TNA Heavyweight Champion, “The Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe will be appearing at August 2nd’s No Excuses 4! Last year, Samoa Joe appeared at IWC events and left an impact, including his epic battle with Ray Rowe at Summer Sizzler 4, AJ Styles at Newville Knockout 3, and 2 Cold Scorpio at A Call to Arms! Who will he face in August? Stay tuned right here to be the first to know!

May 23, 2008
STREET FIGHT: THE DOE & HENTAI VS. GAMBINOS WAR ESCALATES!
As the events of Hell Hath No Fury 3's six man tag team war unfolded, it became obvious that the numbers game of 7-on-3 became too much for the team of Shirley Doe, Super Hentai, & Michael "The Bomber" Facade as they took on The Family. Sure, it was scheduled to be a team of Marshall Gambino, Mickey Gambino, and "DeeeeeLicious" Jimmy DeMarco, but just like most matches involving members of The Family, it became more than that. Chair shots behind the referee's back, including one brutal shot that bloodied Facade, as well as a powerbomb from Facade, pummeling by the Entourage, and much much more all attributed to the downfall of the team of IWC mainstays and their protege. The six-man tag team match became nothing more than a numbers game, and Doe, Hentai, & Facade were left bloodied & battered in and around the ring, having extracted no revenge for previous attacks on them. The fans have demanded that Doe & Hentai get another shot at the Family, but with no rules! The fans demand it, and as always, IWC delivers! The feud between these two teams goes one step futher as The Gambino Brothers of MIckey & Marshall take on Shirley Doe & Super Hentai in a street fight! These four men have been involved in many bloody, brutal, intensely violent street fights in IWC history, and Summer Sizzler 2008 will be no different! Mark June 7th on your calendars because you will not want to miss this one!

May 20 , 2008
Ready to Play Ball?

IWC Ellsworth Basebrawl is fast approaching on Saturday, July 5 in Ellsworth, PA. One of the highlights last year was the Team IWC vs the Ellsworth Fire Department in a baseball game that saw great entrances, action, and some surprises! Once again, IWC is looking for fans to get involved in the action. If you want to get your glove on and join us, be sure to contact Norm Conners at iwcpromoter@aol.com and let him know you’re interested!

May 12 , 2008
Fab and CJ at HHNF3!

On the heals of yesterday’s big announcement of Jake “The Snake Roberts’ opponent yesterday, IWCWrestling.com has learned that “Fabulous” John McChesney will, indeed, be in action at Hell Hath No Fury 3 against “The Snapshot” CJ Sensation!

Tickets to Hell Hath No Fury 3 and other IWC live events are already on sale! Tickets can be reserved safely and security online using your credit or debit card by clicking HERE or by calling 412-542-5170 before the event, or 412-719-8550 the day of the event!

May 11 , 2008
Jake Roberts' Opponent for HHNF3 Signed!

Hell Hath No Fury 3 features the return to IWC of wrestling legend Jake "The Snake" Roberts following a successful IWC debut in Franklin, PA at Night of Legends 2008. IWC promoter Norm Connors has announced that Jake's scheduled opponent for May 17th in Elizabeth will be none other than a member of the Family, the young, brash Vendetta! Vendetta has been spouting off at the mouth ever since his debut in IWC about his dislike for IWC, its fans, and especially its promoter. It all came to a head on April 25th at Super Indy VII when Vendetta made comments about Norm and his temporary departure from IWC. Connors was furious and decided to sign Vendetta to take on Jake. When reached for comment, Connors only had one thing to say: "Vendetta has himself to blame. He just brought this upon himself, nobody else." It's been well-documented about Vendetta's obsession with old wrestling tapes, mimicking and replicating his favorite moves and wrestlers on occasion. Has he studied the most psychological wrestler to ever step foot in the squared circle enough to counter the mind games? Or will he fall victim, as so many others have, to the legendary DDT and the slithery friend that Jake is sure to bring with him?

"Fabulous" John McChesney is, once again, vociferous about Connors' decision to include somebody else in a match he wanted. Ever since it was announced that "The Snake" would be unleashed in Elizabeth, McChesney has been lobbying to IWC officials and telling everybody else how he felt Roberts embarrassed him in Franklin and wanted a rematch. After his interruption of Super Indy VII when he was not invited to compete in the tournament, how will McChesney react on May 17th? Will he once again cause a disruption, bringing the event to a grinding halt as he did on April 25th?

With Vendetta taking on Jake "The Snake" Roberts, where does this leave the six-man tag team war between Shirley Doe, Super Hentai, Michael Facade, and 3 yet-to-be-named members of the Gambino family? The Gambino team will now consist of Mickey & Marshall Gambino, and their loudmouthed, troublemaking cousin "DeeeeeeLicious" Jimmy DeMarco!

May 9 , 2008
IWC Presents Basebrawl Ohio!

After weeks of speculation, IWC is pleased to announce its first venture outside of Pennsylvania, as IWC presents Basebrawl Ohio 2008 on Sunday afternoon, August 3rd, at the City Parks Field/Armory in Cambridge, OH.

At 3:00 p.m. IWC wrestlers and fans will team up in a softball match against members of the Cambridge Ohio Finest, including former Colorado Rockies pitcher Kevin Ritz.

Following the softball game, IWC wrestling presents its first event in Ohio wtih a 6:00 p.m. bell time at the City Parks Armory. The IWC Wrestling Superstars as well as wrestling legend Jake "The Snake" Roberts and the TNA heavyweight champion Samoa Joe will be wrestling at the event.

May 4 , 2008
Jake The Snake at HHNF3!!

IWCWrestling.com has learned that WWE Legend, Jake, "The Snake" Roberts will be competing at Hell Hath No Fury 3 at the Court Time Sports Center in Elizabeth, PA on May 17.

Jake had a great showing against Fabulous John McChesney in Franklin, PA, and received a very warm welcome from the Night of Legends crowd. For Hell Hath No Fury 3, however, no opponent has been named, but IWC promotor Norm Connors says he has someone in mind to "feed to the snake..."

April 26 , 2008
McChesney/Sandman Signed for Basebrawl!!

At Super Indy, The Sandman suffered a devastating loss to Dennis Gregory, losing his IWC Heavyweight title to the now five time champ in a brutal Boot Camp Match. Even though Gregory claimed vehemently that he did it on his own, fans where witness to Fabulous John McChesney, who had been causing mischief all night in regards to the Super Indy Tournament, interfering on his behalf, welding the very IWC belt they were fighting for.

April 21 , 2008
New Matches; What about Hentai?

Due to the attack on Hentai by the Gambinos, it is unclear whether or not Hentai will be able to compete this Friday in the Super Indy Tournament.

At this point, the IWC physician has requested Hentai take 2-3 weeks off due to a strained neck. Hentai is asking for another check up on Friday morning. Just in case, IWC Promoter Norm Connors came up with a last minute match to determine a replacement for Hentai if he is unable to compete this Friday. CJ Sensation will face Michael Facade, and the winner will take Hentai's place if he is not medically cleared.

All parties seemed satisfied with that idea, except one.

When John McChesney heard of this situation, he contacted IWC promoter Norm Connors and asked to be Hentai's replacement. Connors declined, which sent McChesney into a rage. McChensey told Connors he will be there Friday, and wants in the tournament at all costs.

How will this play out? IWCwrestling.com will stay on top of things this week and bring you the very latest.

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April 17 , 2008
Gang Warfare Moves Forward:
Attack at the Coalition of Competition.
No one has commented on this video yet, which took place at the Coalition of Competition.

What affect will this have on the Super Indy Tournament?

April 16 , 2008
Babyface Fire in SI Tourney!
Yesterday, Norm Connors announced the future of Super Indy. Today, we find out how the rest of this year’s Super Indy lays out.

April 15 , 2008
Norm Connors' Super Indy Announcement!
From IWC promoter Norm Connors:

Breaking news...

IWC Promoter Norm Connors contacted us this evening regarding his announcement. Much speculation has surrounded what exactly would happen concerning the last two spots in Super Indy, as well a decision that will affect the future of the IWC.

Connors announced earlier today that the 2008 Super Indy Tournament will be the last. "At this point, I have decided to no longer continue this event. The Super Indy title will continue, and the champion will now have to stand on his/her own. Following this year's tournament, the champion will then hand over the title to the Super Indy Tournament winner. But that will also be the last time that happens."

Concerning the last two spots in Super Indy, Connors said he wants to make those choices himself, and will make those announcements once the contracts are signed Wednesday morning. "I have an idea, but want to make sure all parties agree first, but it will be a fun one if I can make it happen"..

Look for more on this story as it develops...

April 15 , 2008
J-Rocc/Rowe Suspended!
IWCWrestling.com has learned that J-Rocc has been suspended for 30 days by the PA State Athletic Commission for his concussion suffered as a result of the interference of Raymond Rowe at Night of the Legends. IWC Promoter Norm Connors has been forced to suspend Ray Rowe as a result of his action. Connors reluctantly did so, but has indicated he has an idea for May that would hopefully please all of the wrestling fans.

April 14 , 2008
Ellsworth Basebrawl to Return!
Last year, IWC’s Ellsworth Basebrawl contained an entire day of action. From the IWC Softball game, which ended up with its own brand of fisticuffs, to the high-octane action of the eight man main event, it met all expectations.

This year, Basebrawl returns with a laundry list of names that will make this one show not to miss. Of course, the current IWC champion and Hardcore Legend, “The Sandman” will be intendance, drinking beer and kicking ass. Also, straight from TNA Impact, will be Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, the Motor City Machine Guns, as well as Shark Boy, all returning to the IWC ring.

Tickets to Ellsworth Basebrawl and other IWC live events are already on sale! Tickets can be reserved safely and security online using your credit or debit card by clicking HERE or by calling 412-542-5170 before the event, or 412-719-8550 the day of the event!

April 14 , 2008
Lords puts Matt Cross out of Super Indy?
Rumors have been circulating regarding the pre-show match at Night of Legends 2008 featuring "M-Dogg20" Matt Cross and "Balls Hot" Troy Lords. A surprise announcement was made as both men made their way to the ring that the loser of the match would be out of the Super Indy VII tournament on April 25th. This stipulation was not announced prior to Saturday night's event, so many fans and wrestlers alike were baffled by it.

We've received word that the real story behind the match came from a conversation the two men had before the fans arrived in the building. Several wrestlers were sitting along the bleachers, telling stories and just relaxing before the night's big event. Lords and Cross were two of them. "The Hotness" began talking about their bids in Super Indy VII and both men began boasting back and forth about how they would perform better than the other in the tournament. The boasting somehow became a challenge between the two for their match later in the night. They took the idea to IWC's promoter Norm Connors and he approved it just minutes before the men left the curtain.

With Lords being the winner, one has to imagine if this was all part of a plan to eliminate his competition from the Super Indy VII tournament? What does this mean for Super Hentai, Davey Richards, Ricky Reyes, Luke Hawx, Jerry Lynn, and the two other entrants? Will the wily young veteran Lords have a plan for them too?

At Accept No Limitations 4, The Gambino Family backed up their words by executing their hit on Michael Façade, delivering a spiked piledriver onto a stack of steel chairs. As the IWC faithful sat in silence, everyone's thoughts were on the well-being of Façade; Hentai at one point was even working side-by-side with the very men he had been fighting scant moments before. Once safety seemed assured, the crowd politely applauded. The match had been ruled a no-contest and the worst seemed to be over.

At that point, something happened that may be remembered as the first shot in a very costly war.

Jimmy DeMarco and Vendetta executed a double team Russian legsweep onto the floor on the already critically-injured Façade. Both the crowd and Hentai were incensed, but the Gambinos were already swarming onto the high flier trained in Hayabusa, Japan.

Shirley Doe had been absent from IWC for much of the last year, returning only for the anniversary weekend shows to aid Hentai against the War Machine. After seeing his students torn to pieces by the Family, he charged into action, steel chair in hand. Despite six-on-one odds, Doe and Hentai had taken Mickey and Marshall Gambino to the corners, exacting revenge. That is, until the numbers proved to be too much. Both of these veterans were laid out with a combination of steel chairs and double team moves. The Gambinos stood high above the carnage they had caused.

It isn't going to end here. Doe and Hentai are notable for waging wars against opponents (and just as frequently, each other). The Gambinos, however, are no slouches, as they have waged epic conflicts against Babyface Fire and the Cleveland Mafia.

Who will emerge on top? It's hard to say. On one hand, you have Shirley Doe and Super Hentai. Doe is a two-time IWC High Stakes champion, participating in Texas Death, baseball bat, chain, falls count anywhere and table matches to hold that title for nearly a year of brutality. His IWC Heavyweight title reign is the longest on record. Super Hentai's name is synonymous with the IWC Super Indy title and he claims title victories over Chris Hero, Colt Cabana and Jerry Lynn. Even more importantly, he, along with Sebastian Dark, is a former IWC tag team champion, having defeated the legendary Midnight Express.

All that said, when it comes to tag team gold, no team currently competing in IWC compares to the Gambinos' four reigns as IWC tag team champions (only Sexual Harrasment can boast as many title reigns). They are masters of cutting the ring in half and have shown in the past to have no fear of using weapons, home invasions and strength in numbers to achieve their goals.

It seems the loss of those very tag team titles to Shiima Xion & Jason Gory this past December at the "Call to Arms" weekend was the catalyst for The Gambinos to increase their mission of pain, suffering, and torture to an even greater degree. The thought of losing the titles they have coveted four separate times, and the lavish, grandiose lifestyle they've become accustomed to living in large part to those titles, became too much to bear, and in a desperate attempt to maintain both the spotlight they crave, and the fear they have instilled, plotted this latest "hit" and perhaps by happenstance, now find themselves in what could be the toughest battle of their careers.

Planning and executing a hit on Shirley Doe & Super Hentai, perhaps the most well-respected, prolific, and admired individuals in the area today, would no doubt leave an indelible mark on the careers and reputations of The Family. Doe & Hentai have survived countless wars, repeated attempts at their professional demise, yet every time they come ba