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A Tale of Two Wrestling Shows

Posted on November 16, 2022February 3, 2023 by eatsleepwrestle

This past weekend began and ended (sort of) with me attending live wrestling. Friday night was at the jeffersonville Arena, where I saw the return of former backyard promotion XCF. Monday night…

XCF: A Boyhood Dream Reborn

Posted on November 8, 2022November 8, 2022 by eatsleepwrestle

If Terry Harper’s name is attached to a wrestling show, I pay attention. The concert promoter doesn’t put on wrestling shows very often, but he doesn’t mess around when he does. He…

Faces to Watch the Second Half of 2017

Posted on July 4, 2017 by eatsleepwrestle

2017 has been an amazing year in independent wrestling. Half way through the year, Billy Corgan has assumed control of the NWA, Jeff Jarrett’s Global Force has overtaken Impact, and NJPW has…

The Ladies Steal the Show at Heroes and Legends

Posted on April 10, 2017April 10, 2017 by eatsleepwrestle

First things first: Heroes and Legends is a fantastic promotion. Based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, this independent wrestling group puts on a heck of a show. Heroes and Legends VIII took place…

Twenty Years of Doing It by Their Rules

Posted on October 2, 2016October 2, 2016 by eatsleepwrestle

There’s nothing in the world like an “IWA Mid-South Rules” match. That’s because in an IWA Mid-South Rules match, there are no rules. There’s no disqualifications, and falls count anywhere. And if…

The Rise of Kongo Kong

Posted on January 13, 2016 by eatsleepwrestle

The first time I saw Kongo Kong was when he shoved me out of his way. It was January 2014. Heidi Lovelace and Jordynn Grace were embroiled in a “Falls Count Anywhere…

The Ted Petty Invitational Returns

Posted on December 10, 2015 by eatsleepwrestle

The rumors you’ve heard are true. Yes, IWA Mid-South is hardcore. Yes, the fans live for blood and gore. Yes, they were so violent back in the 90s, they were kicked out…

New Champions with Louisville Roots

Posted on June 2, 2015June 2, 2015 by eatsleepwrestle

The man you see on the left here is former OVW star Silverback. Sunday night, he became the Intercontinental Champion for the first time. His photo is featured in Bluegrass Brawlers, but…

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