It’s a Work: Markism, Names and Money

So who are the marks?  If your independent promotion is losing money and you think putting a “name” on your poster will help, then you’re a mark.  I touched on it last time out, but I think it warrants repeating. People will read the above and take many different meanings from it.  I’ll expand on …

It’s a Work: Markism and the Business of Indy Wrestling

            Independent wrestling is probably the last bastion of true professional wrestling, and sadly, it seems to be, in far too many cases, in the hands of ill-equipped promoters, who in turn, leave the trade in the hands of ill-equipped professionals. Some have demonstrated little interest in protecting pro wrestling’s traditional foundations, instead succumbing to what …

GonzoGeek’s Top 10 Posts of 2009

Well, another year draws to a close my dear reader(s).  Me and all my Gonzo compadres have enjoyed bringing you our thoughts on the world around us.  The ride continues to be an eventful one. As seems to be the tradition with everyone, we're going to take a look back at our top 10 posts …

Friday LinkFrogging

Its been a slow week for us here at GonzoGeek, but that doesn't mean we've forgotten you our loyal reader(s).  On the contrary, its Friday and we've exchanged emails, accumulated our links and are ready to share them with the world. But before we get to that we'd be remiss if we didn't serve up …

Wrestlemania Weekend – Ring of Honor “Take No Prisoners”

  "Wrong Mexican!" - Stephe to the kid sitting behind us calling for the 619 during the Blue Demon match It's no longer timely or even especially relevant, but I promised Wrestlemania weekend coverage and I'm going to provide it. After a flight delay, I picked Stephe up at the airport and we hauled ass …

Wrestlemania Weekend – The Booker T. Legends of Wrestling FanFest

Coverage of GonzoGeek's Wrestlemania weekend begins right here loyal reader(s). Friday brought us the first ever Booker T. Legends of Wrestling Fan Fest.  Since Stephe wasn't due in until Saturday, I took this one in by myself.  I drove downtown and parked with no problem.  Then I walked to the GRB.  What I found most …

Wrestlemania 25 is upon us!

Its been a while loyal reader(s). Sorry for the absence, but sometimes real life interferes with the fun that is GonzoGeek. However, we're going to make up for our inactivity in spades this weekend. Why? It's Wrestlemania weekend (or Wrestlepalooza as John keeps calling it) and the big event is being held right around the …

Ring of Honor “Take No Prisoners”

  It was announced today that the Saturday, April 4, 2009, Ring of Honor show will also double as the taping of the company's next pay-per-view, "Take No Prisoners." The good news is that your humble GonzoGeeks have third row seats to this show so we can cover it in detail for our loyal reader(s). …

And in this corner…Chikara Pro

I like wrestling. No, not Olympic style. I'm talking pro wrestling in all of its gaudy splendor. And I should amend that to "I used to like wrestling." I grew up in south Louisiana in the belly of the Mid-South/UWF territory and Bill Watts' simple, brilliant and effective booking ruined me for everyone else, so …