Column: Striker Offers His Third “Pillar To Post”
January 21, 2009
Greetings restless fans, the wait is over, you are reading another edition of Pillar to Post. I, John “The only man to beat Cameron Skyy in a poker game” Striker, will guide you through the inner workings of the phenomenon that is CLASH Wrestling. Let’s get right down to it, shall we?
John “The Psychic” Striker?
Last column I said that I would reveal my picks for each of the CLASH year end award categories. I predicted that I had predicted each category correctly. Was I right? Let’s take a look.
Event of the Year
Winner: Divided We Fall
My Pick: Seize the Day
Ok, so I admit I’m not starting off too strong. Truth be told, I picked Seize the Day more for sentimental reasons than anything else. I figured that the Executive Board would want to honor Seize the Day on it’s anniversary.
Rookie of the Year
Winner: Will Vendetta
My Pick: Will Vendetta
With the year that Will Vendetta has had, topped by nearly winning the CLASH Championship, there was little doubt that he was rookie of the year. It was quite the honor for myself, along with my CLASH Radio colleagues, to present Will with the Rookie of the Year Award. Congratulations.
Next Breakout Star
Winner: Dragon Kreed
My Pick: Dragon Kreed
I am officially back on track as I picked Dragon Kreed to be the next breakout star. I don’t need to reiterate, but I am overwhelmingly impressed by Dragon Kreed.
Shocking Moment of the Year
Winner: Jack Night Becomes Champion
My Pick: Jack Night Becomes Champion
I’ll admit I was a bit torn on this one. CLASH is the type of place where shocking moments can, and do, happen at any time.
Match of the Year
Winner: Skyy Vs. Miller Vs. Tydie Vs. GQ Assassin
My Pick: TLC Friends Vs. H3RD
Ok, I got this one wrong, I’m man enough to admit that. After going back and re-watching the Fatal Four Way Match on ‘The Best of CLASH Wrestling: Volume 1′ I see now that the match was certainly worthy of the ‘Match of the Year’ win. If you haven’t bought your CLASH DVD’s yet, make sure you buy Volume 1 for this match alone. You might as well buy them all, as they’re packed with great matches and moments. Did I mention that you can hear even more insight from me? Oh, I think I did, but surely that’s reason enough to buy two copies of all three volumes.
Feud of the Year
Winner: Friends Vs. H3RD
My Pick: Friends Vs. H3RD
These two teams battled continuously since the NPCI tournament (and even before) to prove their superiority in the CLASH tag division. More importantly, every match between these two was a classic. To say they brought out the best in each other is an understatement. It’s a shame we won’t be getting anymore matches with these four men, but more on that later.
Tag Team of the Year
Winner: H3RD
My Pick: Friends
Sure, H3RD had a great year, but I stand by my choice of the Friends. They proved that they are, in fact, the best team in CLASH when they defeated the H3RD at Seize the Day II. I may have been ‘wrong’ in the result, but I was right in my pick for who is really the best tag team.
Wrestler of the Year
Winner: Cameron Skyy
My Pick: Cameron Skyy
If you picked anyone besides the ‘Ace of Spades’ then you need to check yourself in to your local mental health facility as quickly as possible. Ace held the title for ten of twelve months, period. Anyone who thinks Cameron didn’t deserve this award needs to face the simple facts and look at the record.
So I only got 5 out of 8. Not perfect, I’ll admit, but probably better than whatever you came up with. I’d like to know who you all predicted would win in each category, so feel free to post it on the CLASH forums. All in all, the awards ceremony was awesome. If you missed it, and your chance to party down with yours truly, smack yourself repetitively about the face.
But Wait, There’s More
Last column I went on to make some very bold predictions for 2009. We are less than a month in to 2009 and it looks like my predictions may well hold true.
I predicted the demise of the H3RD due to the massive egos of the men involved. It didn’t take long for my prediction to come true. I also predicted Dragon Kreed as future CLASH Champion. Jack Night gets his shot at the title Saturday in Mt. Clemens but, judging by what took place last Saturday in Taylor, Dragon Kreed has his eyes on the strap. If either Night or Skyy win, they may not hold the title for too long. The way I see it, Kreed put CLASH Wrestling on notice. He’s coming for the CLASH Championship and he doesn’t care who he has to destroy to get it. Tyler Elkins defeated Dave Manzo with a roll up last Saturday. I predicted the ‘T-Train’ would get rolling in 2009. Sure, his win against Manzo wasn’t spectacular, but a train starts off slow and gains momentum. The jury is still out on this one.
J. Miller Pancakes
When I brilliantly predicted that H3RD would break up, I didn’t expect that Wreckingball would be involved. I also certainly didn’t predict that Miller would be squashed and taken out of action. J. Miller and I have never really been friends but, to bring you, my sometimes deserving fans the latest scoop, I did have a brief phone conversation with Miller just this week. I know that you people care about his condition, as some of you even asked where to send ‘get well soon’ cards. I conveyed this to Miller and he wanted to make sure everyone knew he was grateful for the well wishes. He also wanted me to let everyone know that this will take some time and he just needs to really tend to himself and getting better right now. He was in quite a bit of pain, and is under constant medical supervision. I asked about his return to CLASH and was told that it is far too soon to know when or even if he will be able to return. At this point a nurse came in to draw blood and our conversation ended. I’d like to officially wish J. Miller well; I hope to see him in CLASH again someday.
Rising to the Top
You and I already know that CLASH features some of the best wrestlers, matches, and the all around best entertainment that Michigan laws allow. What I am glad to see, however, is CLASH getting their name out there. Sure, CLASH loves it’s loyal home town crowd at Taylor , but there are still tons of people out there that need to experience all things CLASH. Yes, there’s Youtube videos. Yes, there’s DVDs. Yes, there’s CLASH Radio. Yes, there’s CLASH Newswire. Yes, there’s great columns like Pillar to Post. All of that only goes so far. You absolutely need to experience CLASH Wrestling to fully appreciate CLASH Wrestling. On that note, I say farewell. I hope to see you all at Mt. Clemens and the Gibraltar Trade Center this Saturday. I hope to see new faces this Saturday at the Gibraltar Trade Center. I hope you buy the CLASH DVD’s, listen to CLASH Radio, and read Pillar to Post. I am on radio, DVD, and print.
John Striker, a feast for the senses.
See you next time.
CLASH Newswire For The Week Of Jan. 18th, 2009
January 21, 2009
Welcome to the CLASH Wrestling Newswire for the week of January 18th! The date is 1/21 and we are a few days removed from CLASH Wrestling LIVE in TAYLOR, MI from 1/17/09 (The fallout from Seize The Day II). Without a doubt, questions were answered, stories developed, and a night of action packed wrestling that only CLASH can deliver indeed captivated attention! We have many newstories to cover this week, so before we begin lets first give you a reminder…
First and foremost, CLASH WRESTLING makes its MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN debut this SATURDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 24 at the GIBRALTAR TRADE CENTER for the self-titled Supershow Extravaganza – THIS IS CLASH WRESTLING! This event will feature the return of Former WWE Superstar SCOTTY 2 HOTTY, an exciting Tag Team Title LADDER match, a CLASH Championship Rematch & more! CLASH Wrestling is orchestrating an excellent line-up for this debut event as matches continue to be signed day in and day out, you wouldn’t want to miss this one…
Tickets for this CLASH Wrestling Supershow event are only $12 for General Admission Seating, and $15 for Front Row (Front Row Seating Limited, Arrive Early). If you’ve never experienced CLASH Wrestling, then REVOLUTIONIZE your PRO WRESTLING EXPERIENCE this SATURDAY, 1/24 as we introduce ourselves to a whole new terrain – MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN…THIS IS CLASH WRESTLING!
JANUARY 24, 2009
MT. CLEMENS, MI @ GIBRALTAR TRADE CENTER
THIS IS CLASH WRESTLING!
- H3RD COMES TO AN END! This past Saturday Night in TAYLOR, MI; TOMMY TYDIE & MIKE DANIELS (the remainder of the H3RD) informed the attendance that J. MILLER was the weak link of the faction, and that TYDIE had “carried” him throughout the teams’ existence. With that being said, TYDIE asked that him and DANIELS’ alliance be simply referred to as “TYDIE & DANIELS” opposed to H3RD. With that said, TYDIE & DANIELS took on CAMERON SKYY & a partner of his choosing, shockingly to be DRAGON KREED! SKYY & KREED defeated the former H3RD members as DANIELS took to the fall to KREED!
However, THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, in MT. CLEMENS, MI at the GIBRALTAR TRADE CENTER – TYDIE & DANIELS have a chance to gain retribution and more than that as they challenge the FRIENDS (GQ ASSASSIN / RAVE KILLBOURN) for their Tag Team Titles in a LADDER match!! If you’ve yet to see a CLASH Ladder match, many can concur that bouts such as J.MILLER vs. CAMERON SKYY & of course and unforettable Tag Team TLC in August with H3RD vs. FRIENDS, are some of the greatest LADDER matches in independent pro wrestling. CLASH Wrestling looks to reach beyond once again to create yet another unforgettable match in front of MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN!!
- WRECKINGBALL SHOWS NO REGRET FOR SIDELINING J. MILLER INDEFINITELY In Taylor, MI; THE WRECKINGBALL made it perfectly clear he had no remorse nor regret for his actions taken against J. MILLER sidelining the former Tag Champion indefinitely with a severe case of Cerebral Edema, also known as “Brain Swelling” which is generally a result of different kinds of injury to the brain. While MILLER’s professional wrestling career now hangs in the balance with a potential career ending injury, THE WRECKINGBALL attempted this same doing against his opponent WILL VENDETTA this past SATURDAY! As VENDETTA’s cranium was wedged between the two chairs, the FRIENDS came for the save! However, THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, in MT. CLEMENS, MI it will be a rematch between WILL VENDETTA & THE WRECKINGBALL!
- DRAGON KREED – WORLD TITLE INTENTIONS?
This past Saturday, DRAGON KREED shockingly came out unannounced as CAMERON SKYY’s partner against TYDIE & DANIELS. However, to add a twist to things, KREED then turned on SKYY delivering him a hellacious move that was used to pin DANIELS. CLASH LIVE concluded with KREED hovering over SKYY with the Championship in hand. What does this mean? While this story is sure to unfold, we know that CAMERON SKYY will have a huge title defense against Former CLASH Champion JACK NIGHT this SATURDAY NIGHT in MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN! As these two have been battling for the gold since October, this match is sure to deliver in this already great card for the Gibraltar Trade Center on 1/24!
- SWAGG vs. THE WORM
DAVE MANZO proclaimed that he would defeat the returning SCOTTY 2 HOTTY this SATURDAY NIGHT in MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN! So, there you have it…with the match booked and signed for this huge self-titled event, will SCOTTY 2 HOTTY come out on top against the SWAGG STARR w/ Prince Of Swagg “B” in his corner?
- DANNY DANGER & JOSH THOR RETURN ONCE AGAIN!
This Saturday Night in MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN, Pennsylvania’s own DANNY DANGER & JOSH THOR will make the trip for this Supershow Extravaganza! These “Tag Team of the Year” nominees made their CLASH debut in June 2008 with SCOTTY 2 HOTTY’s first appearance with this company. Stay tuned to CLASHWRESTLING.COM for additional updates to Mt. Clemens card as CLASH continually keeps adding and adding hot fresh match-ups for this huge event!
- THIS WEEK IN YOUR CLASH WRESTLING HISTORY:
Saturday, 1/26/08, CLASH Wrestling LIVE in Taylor, MI. Did you know…
1. CLASH held what was called an Ultimate Endurance Tag Match where foes tagged with foes; GQ & J.MILLER defeated TYDIE & VENDETTA. Winning team would then face one another at February’s Great Aggression Supershow for a #1 Contendership for the CLASH Championship.
2. A contract signing was held for the CLASH Championship pitting CAMERON SKYY (c) vs. then “All American” DAVE MANZO. Coincidentally, now “SWAGG STARR” DAVE MANZO once again will have one of his biggest matches in his career THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 24, 2009 against SCOTTY 2 HOTTY!
- SATURDAY, JANUARY 24TH – MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN…THIS IS CLASH WRESTLING!
As part of our promise to cover new ground in 2009, CLASH Wrestling will debut in MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN on SATURDAY, 1/24 at the GIBRALTAR TRADE CENTER! As matches are beginning to be announced here on CLASHWRESTLING.COM, be sure to tune in THIS SATURDAY NIGHT as we deliver a great wrestling card for our arrival to this new city!
In addition, SCOTTY 2 HOTTY will be doing a special 1 HOUR AUTOGRAPH SIGNING beginning at 6PM! Arrive early for this and to get ahead in line for a Front Row ticket to an exciting in your face LADDER match, SCOTTY 2 HOTTY’s return, a CLASH Championship bout and much more!
- BEST OF CLASH WRESTLING: Volumes 1-3 AVAILABLE NOW ON DVD – HERE AT CLASHWRESTLING.COM!
It’s what everyone’s been asking about for the last 12 months, and as of 12/19 they have arrived. However, they are OFFICIALLY NOW ON CLASHWRESTLING.COM (MERCHANDISE Section) FOR PURCHASE! Reserve your copy TODAY! Some of the most memorable bouts including the TLC Match between FRIENDS & H3RD, SKYY vs. MILLER (LADDER), SCOTTY 2 HOTTY, MDOGG20 MATT CROSS & More! Each DVD will be sold at the CLASH Merchandise booth for $10 or buy 2 and get the third half-off (3 for $25)!
Thanks for reading this week’s edition of our Newswire; don’t forget to join us SATURDAY, JANUARY 24TH, 7PM Belltime for the ULTIMATE PRO WRESTLING EXPERIENCE in a gigantic new terrain that is sure not to disappoint! Admission to this event is ONLY $12 for General Seating, $15 Front Row! Join us Saturday Night, 1/24 and allow this company to reintroduce ourselves…THIS IS CLASH WRESTLING!
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CLASH Newswire For The Week of Jan. 11th, 2009
January 16, 2009
Welcome to the CLASH Wrestling Newswire for the week of January 11th! The date is 1/16 and we are less than a week removed from CLASH Wrestling’s biggest event of the year – SEIZE THE DAY II on January 10th! Those that were there without a doubt witnessed one of our companies biggest events in our 1 year history. For those that were unable to make it, your chance is THIS SATURDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 17 in TAYLOR, MI once again as we CLASH through Taylor, Michigan with the FALLOUT FROM SEIZE THE DAY II! What’s on all of the CLASH Competitors’ agendas heading into ‘09? What is the health status of the “Murderous Monk” J. MILLER? These questions and more will be answered this SATURDAY NIGHT along with the NEW Champions in the house, Tag Team Champs THE FRIENDS (GQ / RAVE K) and CLASH Champ “Ace High” CAMERON SKYY! We have many newstories to cover this week, so here we go…
First and foremost, another reminder that CLASH WRESTLING swings through TAYLOR, MICHIGAN once again this SATURDAY NIGHT, JANUARY 17 at the TAYLORTOWN TRADE CENTER for the FALLOUT OF SEIZE THE DAY II! There will be a SEIZE THE DAY II Rematch, answers on the status of J. MILLER, what’s to come in 2009, and of course INNOVATIVE PRO WRESTLING & NONSTOP ACTION that only CLASH WRESTLING is capable of!!
Tickets for this CLASH Wrestling LIVE event are only $8 (see Pricing Schedule on the Information Tab of CLASHWRESTLING.COM for all event pricing). If you’ve never experienced CLASH Wrestling, this is your chance to experience the excitement LIVE in TAYLOR, MI on 1/17/09! Join the CLASH Revolution and the ULTIMATE PRO WRESTLING EXPERIENCE of CLASH WRESTLING!
CLASH WRESTLING LIVE!
JANUARY 17, 2009
TAYLOR, MI @ TAYLORTOWN TRADE CENTER
THE FALLOUT FROM SEIZE THE DAY II
- NEW CHAMPIONS; FRIENDS & SKYY SEIZE THE DAY! This Saturday Night in TAYLOR, MI, two sets of NEW Champions will walk into the Trade Center as the FRIENDS (GQ ASSASSIN / RAVE KILLBOURN) along with “ACE HIGH” CAMERON SKYY seized their opportunities and were victorious in their respective title matches! JACK NIGHT will be in the house this Saturday, and due to contract stipulations is entitled to a rematch for the CLASH Championship! When will he get it and what is the status of CLASH CEO JEREMY JONES as he was accidentally drilled by a kendo stick by his adversary CAMERON SKYY? Additionally, with the FRIENDS now on the top of the Tag Team division, what team will step up to the plate in the running for the Tag Team Gold? Find out THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!
- H3RD or H-3ND? Is it the 3ND of the H3RD? Those witnessing at SEIZE THE DAY II saw TOMMY TYDIE desert long time partner, friend, and fellow H3RD Member J. MILLER to an attack by a frustrated WRECKINGBALL! This vicious attack was climaxed by two chair shots and two splashes to the head of J.MILLER as it was wedged between the two chairs! TOMMY TYDIE & THE WRECKINGBALL are set to speak this SATURDAY NIGHT about WHY; WHY did TYDIE desert MILLER & WHY did WRECKINGBALL attack MILLER? And…what now of the H3RD? SATURDAY, JANUARY 17 in TAYLOR, MI – we should have a better understanding!
- SEIZE THE DAY II REMATCH: TYLER ELKINS vs. DAVE MANZO w/ B:
In a solid defeat for the “SWAGG STARR” DAVE MANZO over ELKINS at SEIZE THE DAY II, these two with all their hatred will collide once again this Saturday at CLASH Wrestling LIVE! Will the “T-TRAIN” finally gain retribution for all he’s been through with MANZO, or will MANZO steal another victory?
- J. MILLER INJURED AND OUT OF ACTION INDEFINITELY? Early observations suggest that this head injury may be a severe case of Cerebral Edema, also known as “Brain Swelling” which is generally a result of different kinds of injury to the brain. With this news, “The Murderous Monk” will be out of action this Saturday Night, as he has an appointment with doctors and officials for an official prognosis. CLASH Wrestling should have more answers by Saturday Night, 1/17 on his condition and when a probable return date would be.
- KREED SHOWS HIS DOMINANCE AGAINST WRECKINGBALL!
As it was a split reaction to spectators watching the CLASH OF THE TITANS this past Saturday, it was DRAGON KREED who stood victorious and was the first to SLAM the WRECKINGBALL! As a result from the frustrations between the last few weeks between these two culminating at SEIZE THE DAY, it appears that the once collaborated WRECKING-FORCE will go their separate ways. Last Friday Night, on the Eve of SEIZE THE DAY II, CLASH Wrestling held its 1 Year Anniversary Award Celebration, and KREED walked out with the “BREAKOUT STAR OF THE YEAR” Award. Will this hold true for DRAGON KREED in 2009? We’ll just see how he kicks it off THIS SATURDAY NIGHT!
- THIS WEEK IN YOUR CLASH WRESTLING HISTORY:
SATURDAY, 1/19/08, CLASH Wrestling LIVE. Did you know…
1. GQ ASSASSIN pinned J. MILLER coincidentally THE FRIENDS pinned the H3RD in the final battle on 1/10/09 in what was the FEUD OF THE YEAR! However the foreshadowing of which is eminent from even January 2008.
2. Nearly half of the CLASH combatants that competed on 1/19/08 are now defunct on the CLASH Roster referring to Joseph T. Storm, Steff O’Riley, Skull Williams, & Confetti.
3. The main event saw a wild & unannounced six-man tag pitting WILL VENDETTA, GQ ASSASSIN, & CAMERON SKYY against TOMMY TYDIE, J. MILLER & then “All American” DAVE MANZO.
- SATURDAY, JANUARY 24TH – CLASH WRESTLING DEBUTS IN MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN
As part of our promise to cover new ground in 2009, CLASH Wrestling will debut in MT. CLEMENS, MICHIGAN on SATURDAY, 1/24 at the GIBRALTAR TRADE CENTER! As matches are beginning to be announced here on CLASHWRESTLING.COM, be sure to tune in THIS SATURDAY NIGHT for an explosive LIVE event in our home base in TAYLOR, MI for what is sure to be a fun-filled night of entertainment!
In other news:
- BEST OF CLASH WRESTLING: Volumes 1-3 AVAILABLE NOW ON DVD – HERE AT CLASHWRESTLING.COM!
It’s what everyone’s been asking about for the last 12 months, and as of 12/19 they have arrived. However, they are OFFICIALLY NOW ON CLASHWRESTLING.COM (MERCHANDISE Section) FOR PURCHASE! Reserve your copy TODAY! Some of the most memorable bouts including the TLC Match between FRIENDS & H3RD, SKYY vs. MILLER (LADDER), SCOTTY 2 HOTTY, MDOGG20 MATT CROSS & More! Each DVD will be sold at the CLASH Merchandise booth for $10 or buy 2 and get the third half-off (3 for $25)!
Thanks for reading this week’s edition of our Newswire; don’t forget to join us SATURDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 7PM Belltime for the ULTIMATE PRO WRESTLING EXPERIENCE to kick 2009 in gear when when we CLASH TAYLOR, MI for the SEIZE THE DAY II Fallout! Admission to this event is ONLY $8! Join us Saturday Night, 1/17 and REVOLUTIONIZE your world with CLASH WRESTLING!
Listen To CLASH Radio: Broadcast #12!
January 14, 2009
Adam Summers, Brooke Starwind, and John Striker bring you the latest installment of CLASH Radio! Adam and John discuss our 1 Year Anniversary show, Seize The Day II from this past Saturday night! Special guests include Danny Danger, Josh Thor, “Ace High” Cameron Skyy, & B.! Get your quick fix of CLASH Wrestling news and results by listening to the latest broadcast of CLASH Radio!
