Greetings, all!!!The state of wrestling in Georgia depends on who you ask and where they are from. It’s just that simple. For years, I personally have been speaking of a huge divide in Georgia wrestling coverage. There are selective viewings and criticisms that float through wrestling in this state. If people want to come and see your product, they will. If they don't, they won't. Usually, this serves as the means to completely dismiss your existence. However, their opinions are not enough the wipe anyone off the planet much less the entire Georgia wrestling scene.
Recently, Empire Wrestling Entertainment performed its last
show at the building they had been using so long. According to who you ask, this was Georgia’s
best kept secret. There’s no denying
this fed had some really good workers in it.
Reports spoke of the great wrestling action, the amazing events they put
on, and the quality of overall presentation when Empire had shows. I’ve never been to one of their shows but
have seen some the guys there work. You
won’t have a hard time convincing me that these things are true.
Another organization that has shut its doors is the
long-running Flatline Pro Wrestling out of Augusta. Having worked with the guys on this show and
seeing what they have to offer, I’m inclined to believe they could compete with
any organization in Georgia on any level.
A few of their workers are showing up in Why We Wrestle and several
other places throughout Georgia and beyond.
Anthony Henry, Ja’coby Boykins, and Shane Hexxon just to name a
few. However, they were virtually
ignored by what most people consider the authority on wrestling in this
state. Correction: most people in that area, I should say. I hate to see Flatline shut
down. I hope something happens so they
can re-open.
People should take a look at NWA Southeastern. The guy who stands out down there more than
anyone is Effy Gibbs. There are a lot of
people in this state who don’t know him, but there is a good chance they will
very soon. One thing I have always
endorsed is someone who knows and embraces the product that is them and is not
afraid to promote themselves. The infamously legendary Missy Hyatt serves as
Gibbs’ second. Not really too familiar with the rest of the
NWA:SE product. But the more digging I
do and the more content they make available, the better it will be for me and
anyone else into wrestling throughout the entire state of Georgia. It looks pretty good so far.
Syndicate Promotions Wrestling has been doing their thing
for quite a while as well. Flanked by
familiar names like C.J. Awesome, Stunt Marshall, Bubba Rage, and others, SPW
is doing their thing in several parts of South Georgia. Distancing itself from the AIWF, SPW has now
joined the National Wrestling Alliance as an affiliate. This is definitely a good thing as the NWA is
proving that it is alive and well. AIWF’s
dealings in Georgia have become predicable over the years. It usually begins with a whole lot of hype
and fanfare only to end up with those doing business with them disappointed and
looking for the nearest exit. DSCW and
SFCW are the most obvious exceptions to this rule. But both of them are so
well-established, I’d be willing to say those relationships benefit AIWF more
than it does them. They could both
easily prosper without AIWF attaching its name to their product. The names Charles Anschutz and Greg Hullender mean more in Georgia than that organization ever did.
AS FOR OTHER SOUTH GEORGIA SHOWS: Passion of Wrestling became Dublin Sports Entertainment only to go on hiatus after a few shows… …Jerry Stephens’ GeorgiaWrestling Extreme has also joined the NWA.
Always keep your eye on Johnny Romano… …Sunbelt Wrestling Entertainment
drew well for their first show. Hoping
they can follow up and grow… ….”Platinum Playboy” Preston Paradise has returned
to action in Extreme Pro Wrestling… ….The long-standing feud between Christian
Walker and "The Snapchat Sensation" Big Bank Barfield continues and doesn’t seem to be letting up. Barfield’s World-1 Light Heavyweight
championship has become the modern-day version of that International title The
Golden Eagle and Prince R fought over a decade ago.
So many people in this state are quick to yell SUPPORT INDY
WRESTLING as their battle cry. Those
same people should be saying something about supporting Georgia wrestling – ALL
of Georgia wrestling. Cities and towns
such as LaGrange, Pavo, Americus, Edel, Enigma, and Albany offer pro wrestling
monthly. Phrases like “shit show” and
the quality of wrestling will be used a means to dispute the validity of these
organizations by those who have never seen a show or plan to in the
future. Those who the criticisms favor
will approve those given and offer their own which usually bask in the same
attempted glow. But alas, the opinions
of people will always discredit facts they can’t dispute.
Keep doing your thing, South Georgia. May you continue to grow and be
prosperous.
Fin.
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