Deaf Wrestlefest
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Deaf Wrestlefest is a professional wrestling
supercard, produced annually in late April or early May by Lord Zoltan, a longtime wrestler and sports promoter based in Western Pennsylvania
. It is considered a major fundraiser for the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
and has raised, on average, between $3,000 and $4,000 per show. Proceeds from the event benefit Pennsylvania school programs to educate hearing-impaired students.
The event was first produced in 1994, originally as part of Zoltan's Steel City Wrestling promotion, and produced six editions until the promotion closed in 2000, and two more independently. The school, according to Zoltan, then decided to discontinue the event due to the increasing violence and adult content
associated with professional wrestling during the late-1990s. Two of his sons, both hearing-impaired, attended the school during this period. Following a seven-year hiatus, it was revived for the school's 140th anniversary in 2009; the highlight of the show was J.J. Dillon
who, in his first in-ring appearance since 1989, teamed with "Beef Stew" Lou Marconi and "Handsome" Frank Staletto
in a six-man tag team match against "Franchise" Shane Douglas
, Dominic Denucci
and Cody Michaels
.
The event is a staple on the East Coast
and Mid-Atlantic
independent circuit
. Unlike standard wrestling events, however, an interpreter is provided to sign
for the students during promos and for other parts of the show. Among the promotions represented at the event are the International Wrestling Cartel, Keystone State Wrestling Alliance, National Wrestling Alliance
and UCW Wrestling; the arrival of the North Carolina
-based G.O.U.G.E. Wrestling at the 2010 Deaf Wrestlefest marked the organization's debut in Pennsylvania. The event has featured a number of stars from Extreme Championship Wrestling
, World Championship Wrestling
, and World Wrestling Entertainment
including:
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
supercard, produced annually in late April or early May by Lord Zoltan, a longtime wrestler and sports promoter based in Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania
Western Pennsylvania consists of the western third of the state of Pennsylvania in the United States. Pittsburgh is the largest city in the region, with a metropolitan area population of about 2.4 million people, and serves as its economic and cultural center. Erie, Altoona, and Johnstown are its...
. It is considered a major fundraiser for the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869....
and has raised, on average, between $3,000 and $4,000 per show. Proceeds from the event benefit Pennsylvania school programs to educate hearing-impaired students.
The event was first produced in 1994, originally as part of Zoltan's Steel City Wrestling promotion, and produced six editions until the promotion closed in 2000, and two more independently. The school, according to Zoltan, then decided to discontinue the event due to the increasing violence and adult content
The Attitude Era
The Attitude Era was a period in World Wrestling Federation and professional wrestling history that began as a direct result of the Monday Night Wars, a television ratings conflict between the WWF and longtime rival promotion World Championship Wrestling that lasted from 1995 to 2001...
associated with professional wrestling during the late-1990s. Two of his sons, both hearing-impaired, attended the school during this period. Following a seven-year hiatus, it was revived for the school's 140th anniversary in 2009; the highlight of the show was J.J. Dillon
James J. Dillon
James J. "J.J." Dillon is a retired American professional wrestler and manager.He is best known for being the strategic leader of the original Four Horsemen that consisted of Nature Boy Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Arn and Ole Anderson. He is most remembered as a manager in pro wrestling...
who, in his first in-ring appearance since 1989, teamed with "Beef Stew" Lou Marconi and "Handsome" Frank Staletto
Frank Stalletto
Frank Stalletto is an American professional wrestler. He was a mainstay of the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic independent circuit for much of the 1990s and early 2000s....
in a six-man tag team match against "Franchise" Shane Douglas
Shane Douglas
Troy Alan Martin is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by his ring name "The Franchise" Shane Douglas. In the course of his career, which has spanned nearly three decades, Douglas has wrestled in Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling and briefly...
, Dominic Denucci
Dominic DeNucci
Dominic DeNucci is an Italian-American professional wrestler. He is also an accomplished trainer, counting former World Heavyweight champions Mick Foley and Shane Douglas, as well as referee Brian Hildebrand, among his students.-Early career:...
and Cody Michaels
Cody Michaels
Cody Michaels has an extensive background in professional wrestling both as an in-ring performer and also behind the scenes as a booker, promoter, and creator.-Early career:...
.
The event is a staple on the East Coast
East Coast of the United States
The East Coast of the United States, also known as the Eastern Seaboard, refers to the easternmost coastal states in the United States, which touch the Atlantic Ocean and stretch up to Canada. The term includes the U.S...
and Mid-Atlantic
Mid-Atlantic States
The Mid-Atlantic states, also called middle Atlantic states or simply the mid Atlantic, form a region of the United States generally located between New England and the South...
independent circuit
Independent circuit
In professional wrestling, the independent circuit or indy circuit refers to the many independent promotions which are much smaller than major televised promotions. They are roughly analagous to a minor league for pro wrestling, or community or regional theatre.Specific promotions on the...
. Unlike standard wrestling events, however, an interpreter is provided to sign
Sign language
A sign language is a language which, instead of acoustically conveyed sound patterns, uses visually transmitted sign patterns to convey meaning—simultaneously combining hand shapes, orientation and movement of the hands, arms or body, and facial expressions to fluidly express a speaker's...
for the students during promos and for other parts of the show. Among the promotions represented at the event are the International Wrestling Cartel, Keystone State Wrestling Alliance, National Wrestling Alliance
National Wrestling Alliance
The National Wrestling Alliance is a wrestling promotion company and sanctions various NWA championships in the United States. The NWA has been in operation since 1948...
and UCW Wrestling; the arrival of the North Carolina
North Carolina
North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte...
-based G.O.U.G.E. Wrestling at the 2010 Deaf Wrestlefest marked the organization's debut in Pennsylvania. The event has featured a number of stars from Extreme Championship Wrestling
Extreme Championship Wrestling
Extreme Championship Wrestling was a professional wrestling promotion that was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1992 by Tod Gordon and closed when his successor, Paul Heyman, declared bankruptcy in April 2001...
, World Championship Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling, Inc. was an American professional wrestling promotion which existed from 1988 to 2001. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, it began as a regional promotion affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance , named Jim Crockett Promotions until November 1988, when Ted Turner and...
, and World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
including:
- 1995: Demolition Ax, Big Bully Busick, and Cactus JackMick FoleyMichael Francis "Mick" Foley, Sr. is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, author, comedian, actor, voice actor and former color commentator. He has worked for many wrestling promotions, including WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA. He is often referred to as "The Hardcore Legend", a nickname he...
- 1996: Cody MichaelsCody MichaelsCody Michaels has an extensive background in professional wrestling both as an in-ring performer and also behind the scenes as a booker, promoter, and creator.-Early career:...
, The Blue Meanie, Stevie RichardsStevie RichardsMichael Manna is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Stevie Richards. Also known by his ring names, Steven Richards and Dr...
, Koko B. Ware and The Iron Sheik - 1999: Cody Michaels, Robert Gibson and Tom BrandiTom BrandiTom Brandi is a professional wrestler known for his work in World Wrestling Federation as Salvatore Sincere. He is also known for his current work as The Patriot, working for such companies as Pro-Wrestling WORLD-1, National Wrestling Superstars, and other independent promotions on the East...
- 2000: Doink the Clown and King Kong BundyKing Kong BundyChristopher Alan "Chris" Pallies is an American professional wrestler, stand-up comedian and actor, better known by his ring name, King Kong Bundy.-Personal:...
- 2001: The Patriot, Doink the ClownDoink the ClownDoink the Clown is a professional wrestling gimmick, originally used by Matt Osborne in the World Wrestling Federation from 1993 to 1995. Since Osborne's departure from the WWF, the character has been played by several wrestlers, primarily on the independent circuit, as well as in sporadic special...
, and B-94 FM Radio's Bubba the Bulldog - 2002: The Patriot and The Honky Tonk ManThe Honky Tonk ManRoy Wayne Farris , better known by his ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an American professional wrestler. A 1975 graduate from University of Memphis with a B.S. degree in Education. Coached high school football 2 seasons at Munford High School in Munford, Tennessee...
- 2009: Cody Michaels, Brutus "the Barber" Beefcake, J.J. DillonJames J. DillonJames J. "J.J." Dillon is a retired American professional wrestler and manager.He is best known for being the strategic leader of the original Four Horsemen that consisted of Nature Boy Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Arn and Ole Anderson. He is most remembered as a manager in pro wrestling...
, Dominic DeNucciDominic DeNucciDominic DeNucci is an Italian-American professional wrestler. He is also an accomplished trainer, counting former World Heavyweight champions Mick Foley and Shane Douglas, as well as referee Brian Hildebrand, among his students.-Early career:...
, Shane DouglasShane DouglasTroy Alan Martin is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by his ring name "The Franchise" Shane Douglas. In the course of his career, which has spanned nearly three decades, Douglas has wrestled in Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling and briefly...
and Missy HyattMissy HyattMelissa Ann Hiatt is an American professional wrestling valet, better known by her ring name, Missy Hyatt. She gained the majority of her fame while working for World Championship Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling.... - 2010: The Blue Meanie, Bubba the Bulldog, Dominic DeNucci, Shane Douglas, David SammartinoDavid SammartinoDavid Lugogo Sammartino is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for being the son of former World Wide Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion Bruno Sammartino.-Career:...
, Larry ZbyszkoLarry ZbyszkoLawrence "Larry" Whistler is a professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Larry Zbyszko. Zbyszko is perhaps best known for his feud with his mentor, wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino during the early 1980s....
and Mick FoleyMick FoleyMichael Francis "Mick" Foley, Sr. is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, author, comedian, actor, voice actor and former color commentator. He has worked for many wrestling promotions, including WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA. He is often referred to as "The Hardcore Legend", a nickname he...
(as special guest referee) - 2011: Doink the Clown, Shane Douglas, Tony AtlasTony AtlasAnthony White better known by his ring name "Tony Atlas" is an American bodybuilder, powerlifter, and professional wrestler who has held multiple titles and championships in each sport. He is also known by his bodybuilding title, "Mr...
, and Zach GowenZach GowenZach Gowen is an American professional wrestler. Gowen has competed for World Wrestling Entertainment on their SmackDown! brand, as well as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling .... - Others: Greg "The Hammer" ValentineGreg ValentineJohn Wisniski, Jr. is an American professional wrestler, better known as Greg "The Hammer" Valentine. He is the son of wrestler Johnny Valentine.-Training:...
and Jimmy "Spuerfly" SnukaJimmy SnukaJames William "Jimmy" Reiher is a semi-retired Fijian professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka. Originally from the Fiji Islands, Snuka wrestled for several promotions in the 1970s and 1980s. Snuka is a two-time world heavyweight champion, having been a...
Deaf Wrestlefest (1994)
1994 in Edgewood, PennsylvaniaEdgewood, Pennsylvania
Edgewood is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania*Edgewood, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania...
(Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869....
)
Deaf Wrestlefest (1995)
April 9, 1995 in Edgewood, PennsylvaniaEdgewood, Pennsylvania
Edgewood is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania*Edgewood, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania...
(Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869....
)
| # | Results | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lord Zoltan and Psycho Mike defeated The American Patriots (Preston Steele and TC Reynolds) | Tag Team match | n/a |
| 2 | Futureshock defeated The Godfather (with Notorious Norm) | Singles match | n/a |
| 3 | Super Mario defeated Frank Stalletto Frank Stalletto Frank Stalletto is an American professional wrestler. He was a mainstay of the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic independent circuit for much of the 1990s and early 2000s.... (with Notorious Norm) |
Singles match | n/a |
| 3 | The Juicer and Preston Steele defeated Black Cat and Lou Marconi | Non-title Tag Team match for the SCW Tag Team Championship | n/a |
| 4 | Demolition Ax defeated Big Bully Busick | Singles match | n/a |
| 5 | T. Rantula (with The Black Widow) defeated Cactus Jack Mick Foley Michael Francis "Mick" Foley, Sr. is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, author, comedian, actor, voice actor and former color commentator. He has worked for many wrestling promotions, including WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA. He is often referred to as "The Hardcore Legend", a nickname he... (c) |
Singles match for the SCW Heavyweight Championship | n/a |
Deaf Wrestlefest (1996)
April 21, 1996 in Edgewood, PennsylvaniaEdgewood, Pennsylvania
Edgewood is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania*Edgewood, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania...
(Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869....
)
| # | Results | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benson Lee and Ninja Turtle defeated JB Destiny and Masahiro Panic | Tag Team match | n/a |
| 2 | Paul Atlas defeated The Gravedigger | Singles match | n/a |
| 3 | Randy and Sean Evans wrestled to a time-limit draw | Singles match | n/a |
| 4 | Batman defeated The Shadow | Singles match | n/a |
| 5 | Dynamite Dean won the Deaf Wrestlefest Battle Royal | Deaf Wrestlefest Battle Royal | n/a |
| 6 | Lord Zoltan, Psycho Mike and T. Rantula (with Notorious Norm and The Black Widow) defeated Cody Michaels Cody Michaels Cody Michaels has an extensive background in professional wrestling both as an in-ring performer and also behind the scenes as a booker, promoter, and creator.-Early career:... , Dynamite Dean and Preston Steele |
Six-man tag team match | n/a |
| 7 | Stevie Richards Stevie Richards Michael Manna is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Stevie Richards. Also known by his ring names, Steven Richards and Dr... and The Blue Meanie defeated Frank Stalletto Frank Stalletto Frank Stalletto is an American professional wrestler. He was a mainstay of the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic independent circuit for much of the 1990s and early 2000s.... and Lou Marconi (c) |
Tag Team match for the SCW Tag Team Championship | n/a |
| 8 | Koko B. Ware defeated The Iron Sheik | Singles match | n/a |
Deaf Wrestlefest (1997)
April 22, 1997 in Edgewood, PennsylvaniaEdgewood, Pennsylvania
Edgewood is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania*Edgewood, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania...
(Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869....
)
Deaf Wrestlefest (1998)
1998 in Edgewood, PennsylvaniaEdgewood, Pennsylvania
Edgewood is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania*Edgewood, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania...
(Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869....
)
Deaf Wrestlefest (1999)
April 18, 1999 in Edgewood, PennsylvaniaEdgewood, Pennsylvania
Edgewood is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania*Edgewood, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania...
(Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869....
)
| # | Results | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dynamite Dean won the Deaf Wrestlefest Battle Royal | Deaf Wrestlefest Battle Royal | n/a |
| 2 | Robert Gibson defeated Tom Brandi Tom Brandi Tom Brandi is a professional wrestler known for his work in World Wrestling Federation as Salvatore Sincere. He is also known for his current work as The Patriot, working for such companies as Pro-Wrestling WORLD-1, National Wrestling Superstars, and other independent promotions on the East... (with Drew Lazario) |
Singles match | n/a |
| 3 | Slick Rick defeated Havoc | Singles match | n/a |
| 4 | The Dope Show (Big Neil The Real Deal and Shirley Doe) (with The Black Widow and The Joker) defeated Bison and Powerhouse Hughes | Tag Team match | n/a |
| 5 | Batman defeated Vladimir Vampyre (with Drew Lazario) | Singles match | n/a |
| 6 | Awesome Arpin defeated Goonberg | Singles match | n/a |
| 7 | The Player (with Drew Lazario) defeated Dennis Gregory | Singles match | n/a |
| 8 | Cody Michaels Cody Michaels Cody Michaels has an extensive background in professional wrestling both as an in-ring performer and also behind the scenes as a booker, promoter, and creator.-Early career:... (c) defeated Preston Steele |
Singles match for the SCW Heavyweight Championship | n/a |
| 9 | Dynamite Dean defeated Nick Crane | Singles match | n/a |
| 10 | Super Hentai defeated Vince Viper | Singles match | n/a |
Deaf Wrestlefest Y2K (2000)
April 12, 2000 in Edgewood, PennsylvaniaEdgewood, Pennsylvania
Edgewood is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania*Edgewood, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania...
(Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869....
)
| # | Results | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarek the Great vs. American Kickboxer | Singles match | n/a |
| 2 | n/a | n/a | |
| 3 | n/a | n/a | |
| 4 | n/a | n/a | |
| 5 | n/a | n/a | |
| 6 | n/a | n/a | |
| 7 | n/a | n/a | |
| 8 | n/a | n/a | |
| 9 | n/a | n/a | |
| 10 | King Kong Bundy vs. Preston Steele | Singles match | n/a |
Deaf Wrestlefest 2K1 (2001)
April 29, 2001 in Edgewood, PennsylvaniaEdgewood, Pennsylvania
Edgewood is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania*Edgewood, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania...
(Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869....
)
| # | Results | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | n/a | n/a | |
| 2 | n/a | n/a | |
| 3 | n/a | n/a | |
| 4 | n/a | n/a | |
| 5 | n/a | n/a | |
| 6 | n/a | n/a | |
| 7 | n/a | n/a | |
| 8 | n/a | n/a | |
| 9 | n/a | n/a | |
| 10 | The Patriot vs. King Kaluha | Singles match | n/a |
Deaf Wrestlefest 2K2 (2002)
April 21, 2002 in Edgewood, PennsylvaniaEdgewood, Pennsylvania
Edgewood is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania*Edgewood, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania...
(Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869....
)
Deaf Wrestlefest (2009)
May 3, 2009 in Edgewood, PennsylvaniaEdgewood, Pennsylvania
Edgewood is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania*Edgewood, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania...
(Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869....
)
| # | Results | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jason Gory and Justin Idol wrestled to a time-limit draw | Singles match | 10:00 |
| 2 | Private Twinkie defeated Eric Xtasy (with Krystal Frost) | Singles match | n/a |
| 3 | Powerhouse Hughes defeated Bill Collier | Tag Team match | n/a |
| 4 | Patrick Hayes defeated Bobby Shields and Super Hentai | Triple Threat match | n/a |
| 5 | Kris Kash and Anthony Alexander defeated The Blanchard Express (Shawn Blanchard and Lou Martin) (with Frank Durso) | Singles match | n/a |
| 6 | Tennessee Ernie Nord and Seymour Snott defeated Devin Devine and Dash Bennett (with Stacy Hunter) | Singles match | n/a |
| 7 | Brutus "the Barber" Beefcake defeated King Kaluha (with Stacy Hunter) by disqualification | Hair vs. Hair match; due to a pre-match stipulation Stacy Hunter's hair was cut. | n/a |
| 8 | The Gambino Brothers (Marshall and Mickey Gambino) (with Vicki Gambino) defeated The Wrong Crowd (Brian Anthony and Paul Atlas) (with Curtis N. Stevenson) | Tag Team match | n/a |
| 9 | Dominic DeNucci Dominic DeNucci Dominic DeNucci is an Italian-American professional wrestler. He is also an accomplished trainer, counting former World Heavyweight champions Mick Foley and Shane Douglas, as well as referee Brian Hildebrand, among his students.-Early career:... , Cody Michaels Cody Michaels Cody Michaels has an extensive background in professional wrestling both as an in-ring performer and also behind the scenes as a booker, promoter, and creator.-Early career:... and Shane Douglas Shane Douglas Troy Alan Martin is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by his ring name "The Franchise" Shane Douglas. In the course of his career, which has spanned nearly three decades, Douglas has wrestled in Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling and briefly... (with Missy Hyatt Missy Hyatt Melissa Ann Hiatt is an American professional wrestling valet, better known by her ring name, Missy Hyatt. She gained the majority of her fame while working for World Championship Wrestling and Extreme Championship Wrestling.... ) defeated J.J. Dillon James J. Dillon James J. "J.J." Dillon is a retired American professional wrestler and manager.He is best known for being the strategic leader of the original Four Horsemen that consisted of Nature Boy Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Arn and Ole Anderson. He is most remembered as a manager in pro wrestling... , Lou Marconi and Frank Staletto (with Count Grog Count Grog Greg Mosorjak , better known as Count Grog, is an American professional wrestling manager, referee, ring announcer, commentator, promoter, and booker... ) |
Six-man tag team match | n/a |
| 10 | J.T. Hogg won Deaf Wrestlefest Battle Royal | Deaf Wrestlefest Battle Royal | n/a |
| 11 | Sara Brooks and Hailey Hatred defeated Morgan Rockefellor and Brittany Force (with Stacy Hunter) | Tag team match | n/a |
| 12 | C.J. Sensation defeated Jimmy DeMarco and Apollyon | Triple Threat match | n/a |
| 13 | Sheriff Steele (with Mayor Mystery) pinned Seth James | Singles match | n/a |
| 14 | Leviathan pinned Wraith (with Johnny Demonic) | Singles match | n/a |
| 15 | Dennis Gregory pinned Crusher Hansen (with B.C. Steele) | Singles match | n/a |
| 16 | Dynamite Dean pinned Bubba the Bulldog (with Aaron Lester) | Singles match | n/a |
Deaf Wrestlefest (2010)
May 2, 2010 in Edgewood, PennsylvaniaEdgewood, Pennsylvania
Edgewood is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania*Edgewood, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania...
(Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869....
)
| # | Results | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crusher Hansen (with Tony Hansen and BC Steele) defeated Jason Cage | Singles match | 6:23 |
| 2 | Joe Brooks defeated Scott Prodigy (with Stacy Hunter) | Singles match | n/a |
| 3 | Angeldust and Jimmi The High Flyin Hippie defeated Shawn Blaze and Britney Force | Mixed tag team match | n/a |
| 4 | Dynamite Dean defeated Barry Ray Kohlhoff (c) (with PIV) | Singles match for the Alabama State Heavyweight Championship | n/a |
| 5 | The Blue Meanie defeated Sheriff Steele (with Mayor Mystery) | Singles match | n/a |
| 6 | Stryder and Shane Douglas Shane Douglas Troy Alan Martin is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by his ring name "The Franchise" Shane Douglas. In the course of his career, which has spanned nearly three decades, Douglas has wrestled in Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling and briefly... (with Dominic DeNucci Dominic DeNucci Dominic DeNucci is an Italian-American professional wrestler. He is also an accomplished trainer, counting former World Heavyweight champions Mick Foley and Shane Douglas, as well as referee Brian Hildebrand, among his students.-Early career:... ) defeated J-Ru & Bill Collier (with Dr. Feelbad) |
Tag Team match | n/a |
| 7 | David Sammartino David Sammartino David Lugogo Sammartino is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for being the son of former World Wide Wrestling Federation Heavyweight Champion Bruno Sammartino.-Career:... and Larry Zbyszko Larry Zbyszko Lawrence "Larry" Whistler is a professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Larry Zbyszko. Zbyszko is perhaps best known for his feud with his mentor, wrestling legend Bruno Sammartino during the early 1980s.... defeated Lou Marconi and Frank Staletto (with Count Grog Count Grog Greg Mosorjak , better known as Count Grog, is an American professional wrestling manager, referee, ring announcer, commentator, promoter, and booker... ) by disqualification |
Tag Team match with special guest referee Mick Foley Mick Foley Michael Francis "Mick" Foley, Sr. is an American semi-retired professional wrestler, author, comedian, actor, voice actor and former color commentator. He has worked for many wrestling promotions, including WWE, WCW, ECW and TNA. He is often referred to as "The Hardcore Legend", a nickname he... |
n/a |
| 6 | Seymour Snott (c) defeated Logan Hodge | Singles match for the G.O.U.G.E. Heavyweight Championship | n/a |
| 7 | The Bulldozer (c) defeated Toby Cline | Singles match for the UCW Heavyweight Championship | n/a |
| 8 | Patrick Hayes (c) defeated Ashton Amherst (with Morgan Rockafeller) | Singles match for the NWA East Heavyweight Championship | n/a |
| 9 | Bubba The Bulldog defeated Jon Burton | Singles match | n/a |
| 10 | Kris Kash, Justin Sane and The Latin Assassin defeated The VIPs (Shawn Blanchard, Lou Martin and Anthony Alexander) (with Frank Durso) | Six-man tag team match | n/a |
Deaf Wrestlefest (2011)
May 1, 2011 in Edgewood, PennsylvaniaEdgewood, Pennsylvania
Edgewood is the name of some places in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania:*Edgewood, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania*Edgewood, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania...
(Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
The Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf is a school for deaf and hard of hearing children in Edgewood, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1869....
)
| # | Results | Stipulations | Times |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dennis Gregory and Lou Marconi went to a ten minute time limit draw | Singles match | n/a |
| 2 | J-Ru defeated Johnny Mercury | Singles match | n/a |
| 3 | Seymour Snott defeated Jimmy Jack Funk, Jr. (with Admir Al Akbar) | Singles match | n/a |
| 4 | Justin Sane and Kris Kash defeated The VIP's (Shawn Blanchard and Lou Martin) (with Frank Durso) | Tag Team match | n/a |
| 5 | Dash Bennett defeated Trailer Park Heat (with Stacy Hunter) | Singles match | n/a |
| 6 | Zach Gowen Zach Gowen Zach Gowen is an American professional wrestler. Gowen has competed for World Wrestling Entertainment on their SmackDown! brand, as well as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling .... defeated Jason Gory (with Vicki Gambino) |
Singles match | n/a |
| 7 | Tony Atlas Tony Atlas Anthony White better known by his ring name "Tony Atlas" is an American bodybuilder, powerlifter, and professional wrestler who has held multiple titles and championships in each sport. He is also known by his bodybuilding title, "Mr... , Shane Douglas Shane Douglas Troy Alan Martin is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by his ring name "The Franchise" Shane Douglas. In the course of his career, which has spanned nearly three decades, Douglas has wrestled in Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling and briefly... and Dynamite Dean (with Dominic Denucci Dominic DeNucci Dominic DeNucci is an Italian-American professional wrestler. He is also an accomplished trainer, counting former World Heavyweight champions Mick Foley and Shane Douglas, as well as referee Brian Hildebrand, among his students.-Early career:... ) defeated Sean Alexander, Bill Collier and Bobby Shields (with J-Ru) |
Six-man tag team match | n/a |
| 8 | Frank Stalletto Frank Stalletto Frank Stalletto is an American professional wrestler. He was a mainstay of the East Coast and Mid-Atlantic independent circuit for much of the 1990s and early 2000s.... (with Count Grog Count Grog Greg Mosorjak , better known as Count Grog, is an American professional wrestling manager, referee, ring announcer, commentator, promoter, and booker... ) defeated Patrick Hayes |
Singles match | n/a |
| 9 | Damien Wayne defeated Scott Prodigy | Singles match | 8:06 |
| 10 | Jimii the High Flyin Hippie defeated Brittany Force (with Morgan Rockafellar) | Intergender singles match | n/a |
| 11 | Jon Burton defeated Crusher Hansen (with Shawn Patrick) | Singles match | n/a |
| 12 | Doink the Clown Doink the Clown Doink the Clown is a professional wrestling gimmick, originally used by Matt Osborne in the World Wrestling Federation from 1993 to 1995. Since Osborne's departure from the WWF, the character has been played by several wrestlers, primarily on the independent circuit, as well as in sporadic special... defeated Nasty Nick Crane (with Mayor Mystery) |
Singles match | n/a |
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