tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.comments2023-11-30T01:17:23.088-05:00Sheldon Goldberg on WrestlingSheldon Goldberghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10132141304966233759noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-83756070506635891512010-03-20T05:23:34.250-04:002010-03-20T05:23:34.250-04:00Sheldon, what group does the ring music for Real N...Sheldon, what group does the ring music for Real Natural?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-25798859240039806152010-02-10T09:37:45.480-05:002010-02-10T09:37:45.480-05:00Rather nice blog you've got here. Thanx for it...Rather nice blog you've got here. Thanx for it. I like such themes and anything connected to them. I would like to read more on that blog soon.<br /><br />Best wishes<br /><a href="http://www.online-poker-a.com/" rel="nofollow">Jeph Normic</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-83186589877805742452009-07-29T09:23:58.927-04:002009-07-29T09:23:58.927-04:00Heyman was right,yeah it sound mean and cold blood...Heyman was right,yeah it sound mean and cold blooded,it is what it is business.The NWA need to grow up and they need to hustle some real TV time because alot of people think NWA is the rap gorup.Compete for real NWA and show the world that your World title still mean something,because when people think of a world champion,they thing CM Punk or Randy Orton,not the NWA World Champion.Hell you guys needto get a new belt because that old dome belt is played out like afros.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-9088454312937470082009-06-14T21:30:20.529-04:002009-06-14T21:30:20.529-04:00nice information,,,
^_^nice information,,,<br />^_^REZAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110394802609996718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-69160823107712079052009-04-06T18:13:00.000-04:002009-04-06T18:13:00.000-04:00I totally agree with you that Piper and the Superf...I totally agree with you that Piper and the Superfly should not have been in that ring. It was a little embarrassing seeing Piper stumble around the ring like a drunk... actually knowing the Piper stories, it wouldn't surprise me if he was drunk. Steamboat was impressive. I didn't think he could still go, but he proved me wrong the minute he got tagged in. And yes, Mickey Rourke did bring nothing to this match. <BR/><BR/>I am ready to pronounce Shawn Michaels v.s The Undertaker as the greatest Wrestlemania match of all-time and the greatest match I have ever seen in my life-time. You've been around a lot longer then me so you can respectively disagree with that, but for as long as I have lived, I have never seen a match better then what those two all-time greats produced. Simply phenomenal.The Shockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04333549417878219537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-44511309302890134552009-03-15T11:51:00.000-04:002009-03-15T11:51:00.000-04:00i agreei agreeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-41400612670907433292009-03-07T23:04:00.000-05:002009-03-07T23:04:00.000-05:00noticed that this book mentioned my late uncle Ant...noticed that this book mentioned my late uncle Anthony "Bert Bertolini". I only have fond memories of him as a young girl. I remember him bringng wrestlers to my parents house in Harrisburg, PA Those times were alot of fun. I understood he was a matcher in wrestling. Does any one else have any other stories about him.<BR/>PattyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-22620734672479760562009-01-23T11:04:00.000-05:002009-01-23T11:04:00.000-05:00Can you recommend some good books to read about th...Can you recommend some good books to read about the history of women in wrestling?<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>RochelleRochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08109688594418346477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-43611157515466993662009-01-03T12:52:00.000-05:002009-01-03T12:52:00.000-05:00Well said. I definitely noticed the contrast and ...Well said. I definitely noticed the contrast and comparison made between the life of a stripper and the life of a wrestler. You’re right, lots of psychology at work there. <BR/><BR/>I'm not sure, however, that the steroid scene took place in a wrestling locker room. I think they were in a gym because, I believe, they show Rourke lifting weights immediately after. You're right though, it's not made explicitly clear, especially to the layman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-77552634035251177902008-12-17T22:07:00.000-05:002008-12-17T22:07:00.000-05:00You definitely ran into some bad luck with the ice...You definitely ran into some bad luck with the ice storm/weather that weekend. Love the show and product. Good talent for all local guys. I like that you're trying outside the home turf / Brockton area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-61611866041244114182008-10-20T13:40:00.000-04:002008-10-20T13:40:00.000-04:00Duke,To be honest, I only know Christie Ricci by r...Duke,<BR/><BR/>To be honest, I only know Christie Ricci by reputation, and she has a great reputation.<BR/><BR/>I have not seen enough of her work to give you more of an insight though.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for writing!Sheldon Goldberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132141304966233759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-56867707850696570082008-10-20T06:15:00.000-04:002008-10-20T06:15:00.000-04:00Mr GoldbergI greatly enjoyed your insightful comme...Mr Goldberg<BR/>I greatly enjoyed your insightful commentary on the Fenale 50 ranking. <BR/>I am a big fan of Christie Ricci, a remarkable woman with great skills as a technician. When she is placed 15th among the Non Affiliated,Ithink it shows some under appreciation of her distinctive talents.<BR/>I would be grateful if you can give me your opinion of her abilities. Thank you.<BR/>tctayl@aol.comThayer C Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424116516852360185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-7964364183483304512008-10-06T16:24:00.000-04:002008-10-06T16:24:00.000-04:00He gave you a great interview. He's just the kind ...He gave you a great interview. He's just the kind of positive guy that a company wants working for them. WWE is lucky to have him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-77123652795228929942008-09-22T13:34:00.000-04:002008-09-22T13:34:00.000-04:00Sheldon, thanks for your fun and sometimes serious...Sheldon, thanks for your fun and sometimes serious blog posts and for the work you put into NECW.<BR/><BR/>I am happy to hear about your determination to make some lifestyle changes for your health. I wish you the best with this. It can be done!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-38862268383857828382008-09-18T00:10:00.000-04:002008-09-18T00:10:00.000-04:00hank you for the reply. It is definitely somethin...hank you for the reply. It is definitely something to listen to and take close to heart.<BR/><BR/>I have been working behind the scenes conducting interviews and have tried my hand at snapping some snapshots. I'm currently sponsoring matches and running a website with the goal of bringing more fans to Midwest indy pro wrestling.<BR/><BR/>It's a start and I am building off that. I would never try to run a show without knowing what I'm getting into! In the area I cover, Illinois is a prime example of what happens with no regulations to follow and a bunch of these promoters that you are describing... it's crazy!<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about the Type 2 Diabetes. I'm an Iraqi war veteran with a messed up back and knee which limits my exercise regimine. I am 27 years old and have high blood pressure and cholesterol... I've had to learn to take it slower and stay active on bikes rather than running. Eating healthy is something else that my wife is helping with.Josh Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140856550103888577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-17705410126950227792008-09-14T20:32:00.000-04:002008-09-14T20:32:00.000-04:00I hope you aren't suggesting that I am a know-it-a...I hope you aren't suggesting that I am a know-it-all, haha. If I was one then I would have already attempted to put on a show instead of treading softly and (GASP!) building relationships and reasearching.<BR/><BR/>I have no desire to be a full time promoter. I'd like to help those that are already out there (specially the wrestlers) promote themselves.<BR/><BR/>You're right that wrestlers should try harder to help the promotion they work for be more successful, but many of them probably feel that they do enough for $50 (or less). That's just two cents from a guy that "takes a different approach". <BR/><BR/>Great post, as usual. That's why I subscribe.Josh Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140856550103888577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-40609944434965330842008-08-29T09:43:00.000-04:002008-08-29T09:43:00.000-04:00Some of us that try to get involved with promoting...Some of us that try to get involved with promoting wrestling take a different approach. I've been wanting to put on a show in October 2009 for some time and have been doing my homework, talking/working with promoters and wrestlers, and generally getting ready for the possibility by building a network of people I trust. <BR/><BR/>I agree though, there are too many promoters that fit into the bubble that you just wrote about.Josh Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140856550103888577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-28081438112868943382008-08-27T16:12:00.000-04:002008-08-27T16:12:00.000-04:00Couldn't agree with you more. It's so hard to pro...Couldn't agree with you more. It's so hard to promote without idiots messing it up for others. They see the good shows that some of the established companies put on and they think it's easy. Then they don't promote and think they can put up 2 posters and they'll draw. Wrong again.<BR/><BR/>It's frustrating, but like you said, most of them are 1 (or 2) and done.<BR/><BR/>Bob Evans<BR/>EPW WrestlingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-33700889578983012252008-07-05T01:20:00.000-04:002008-07-05T01:20:00.000-04:00"The Vanity Press/Weekend Warrior/Fantasy Promotio..."The Vanity Press/Weekend Warrior/Fantasy Promotion: They know they aren't going to be making a lot of money if any, but that's not the point. This is the pro wrestling equivalent to poker night or bowling night for the boys, except they take bumps and charge admission."<BR/><BR/>This is where I think im at. I dont know if its a bad thing or a good thing. I have no wrestling training and am thinking about joining a school. I just a regular young man with a regular job that wants to learn the business, but im afraid of how I would be looked at by the boys that see wrestling as their whole life and dont have a plan B. Its not that I wouldent be as commited to learning a craft. I just wouldent want to been seen as a bored money mark. <BR/>I look at it in the same vein as people that go to acting school. 99.999% of people that attend such a school are not going to make it to Hollywood, but if you learn how to act and do community theather for the rest of your life because you love it. Thats pretty cool too right. Well any feedback you can give me is great. djrobertjohnson@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-68556165352623120202008-07-01T21:15:00.000-04:002008-07-01T21:15:00.000-04:00It's sad to hear about the closing of Good Times; ...It's sad to hear about the closing of Good Times; I had two of my favorite matches in that building, with Doug Williams, and Alex Arion, and some great memories of shooting the breeze <BR/> shows with some great people (including you Sheldon, when Maverick and I weren't being too obnoxious).<BR/><BR/> I'll lift a glass to the memory of that building, and the memories that will now be hidden amongst sweedish furniture.<BR/><BR/>--Justin McIsaac (aka Justin Powers or Justin Shaype)<BR/><BR/>justinmcisaac@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-80176104771901641482008-06-24T12:39:00.000-04:002008-06-24T12:39:00.000-04:00The problem though can often happen with the "cont...The problem though can often happen with the "contracted talent" ie "stars". I recently read a story written by a promoter in Canada who had pushed Kenny Omega, who I have heard awesome things about, as his company's top draw. As a special attraction and draw he brought in Samoa Joe, before the TNA Title was on him. Joe dismantled Kenny in the match like it was a squash match and in essence killed 12 months of investment the company had put into building Omega by showing the fans that he was not able to hang with the "top guys". <BR/><BR/>From what the promoter said, Joe was upset because he wanted to work with Alex Shelley who was also on the show and this was his way of protesting. I've never dealt with Joe, but have heard similar stories of "name talent".<BR/><BR/>I guess we've been lucky in the PWF days when we would occasionally bring in guys like Chris Daniels, Tony Mamaluke, Mikey Whipwreck and others who were cooperative and helped come up with ways to help generate more business after they left.<BR/><BR/>NECW is built on a different model, not relying on stars and instead making the local guys the draw. Some other local companies seem to "get it" in using stars to give steam to their talent. The companies that DO get it ARE quite rare though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-51951139428363169872008-06-11T11:40:00.000-04:002008-06-11T11:40:00.000-04:00Hi Sheldon, let me first say great show on May 31 ...Hi Sheldon, let me first say great show on May 31 at the Iron 8 tourney, I've been trying to make every show in Quincy, but I'm caught up with The Celtics in the NBA Finals going for banner number 17! I agree with your comments with the NWA, about trying to book Flair on an NWA show. If you're a promoter you better know what the hell your doing, because even though Vince Mcmahon may make questionable decisions at times, he knows what's right from wrong. <BR/>Without a contract, don't advertise. THat's why Vince's company beat WCW. i think indy promoters need to use a little beter judgement these days. By the way, the TV title is a goog idea for your promotion, but does that mean the champ must defend every time on NECW TV, or is there something I'm MISSING? tAKE CARE, Sheldon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-73106318388517861782008-06-09T17:06:00.000-04:002008-06-09T17:06:00.000-04:00The only reason I was anonymous is that supposedly...The only reason I was anonymous is that supposedly we "have heat" and I didn't want to reveal myself as emotion might take over.<BR/><BR/>Good points. Most WWE Legends show up and do a great job. I haven't heard of too many (Lawler, Duggan, Tito, even Snuka) that show up and don't work hard or don't give the fans what they want.<BR/><BR/>TNA can be a different animal. The only thing you can do is book them on an off-day or make sure they're not running a house show that day.<BR/><BR/>Excellent debate, though. I personally think some people use the names well and other's don't. But I still contend respectfully that you can use the names well as long as your guys stand tall with them at the end.<BR/><BR/>-AAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-2958904298299213302008-06-08T00:02:00.000-04:002008-06-08T00:02:00.000-04:00Mr. Goldberg hit the nail on the head. I have bee...Mr. Goldberg hit the nail on the head. I have been looking forward to my first show by planning it between now and two Octobers from now. The one thing I am not willing to do is have "name talent" pull out of my show after being advertised. I'm very reluctant to put people from WWE Legends or TNA on my show at this time because if they pull out, it'll be much more harmful to my shows than anything else.<BR/><BR/>For the record, I plan on putting together one tournament or big show each year. It makes more sense for me to put more thought into how each individual show goes.Josh Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140856550103888577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36187249.post-26389889545368438222008-06-07T16:58:00.000-04:002008-06-07T16:58:00.000-04:00I agree with you to a degree. I've promoted shows ...I agree with you to a degree. I've promoted shows in the past, present, and future. Don't you think that bringing in "Name" talent sometimes works as long as you do the right thing with that talent?<BR/><BR/>If you pay $1000 for someone to come in and they sell approximately $2000 extra in tickets, isn't it a wise investment? No one in TNA is going to bury your talent unless you let them.<BR/><BR/>Now, in my opinion, no one in TNA except for Angle, Booker, or Christian Cage is really going to draw big numbers but as a "once in while" thing couldn't you promote your champion facing Samoa Joe in a "World Title Match" similar to the old days of Brisco, Funk, or Race? I mean, the local guy could really get the rub if he has a knock-down drag out 15 or 20 minute match with The World Champion and loses. You could even do a DQ. I think you can make it work, but I see your point as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com