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 …

Friday LinkFrogging – 2/12/10

Welcome to Friday Cats and Kittens.  A lot of good information out there this week, both from us and others.  Let's turn this thing over and see where it takes us. Before we leave the driveway and hit the information superhighway, let's stop for a slice of cheesecake.  Say hello to Sofia Vergara.  Sofia currently …

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 …

It’s a Work – Anvil: The Story of Pro Wrestling

This past Tuesday night, I went to Charlotte’s newest live-music venue- the Fillmore. Anvil was performing and this past year’s documentary, ‘Anvil: The Story of Anvil’, depicting their history and struggles to achieve rock stardom had won me over; not with their music, but because these men have marched thanklessly to their own thrash metal …

It’s a Work – Storytelling

  Before I get to the meat of things, a thought on Vince Russo. If I had to guess, I would that when he was a schoolboy, he was the smartass kid gigglng as he did his homework assignment while sitting on the floor outside the classroom door with the schoolbell blaring above him, moments …

Friday LinkFrogging

If its Friday, then it must be time for our gang (gaggle?) of GonzoGeeks to take you on a trip through the wonderful world of the web as seen through our seriously skewed worldview. But before we set off on our journey, let me offer you a slice of cheesecake.  This week, its Daffney, TNA …

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 …

GonzoGeek Interviews Daffney

Standing 8 Count  Back in November at Wizard World - Texas, we were fortunate enough to meet Daffney.  You may remember her as David Flair's screamer in the WCW, or you may recognize her as TNA's "Sarah Palin."  Either way, Daffney was kind enough to agree to be the very first interview with your local GonzoGeeks.  …

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 …