The Axeman Speaks January 7, 2007

Arman Hussein

The opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Hollywood Jimmy Blaylock, the Webmaster, or anyone else connected with this site. They are mine, and mine alone. If you agree with me, OK, and if you don’t, that’s OK. There is nothing wrong with having differing opinions.
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The important thing is, when I write it, you read it, and that’s what counts. So whether you agree or disagree, here we go....

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First of all, I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year. Everything was great here.

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I read in an email newsletter from Cauliflower Alley Club that Mike Barber, known in pro wrestling in the 1960's through the 80's as Arman Hussein, passed away in Dallas, TX last week. He wrestled for many territories and spent a great deal of time in World Class Wrestling as both a wrestler and a manager. He was very highly respected in the wrestling world. His picture appears at the beginning of this column.

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I remember watching many shows in Dallas and Fort Worth when Arman Hussein was on the card. What is most vivid in my memory was the time he and Gary Hart formed a managerial "partnership" which Gary Hart called "Hart & Hussein," but which Arman Hussein called

"H & H and their Associates, Limited." During that time they managed such stars as Bugsy McGraw, The Checkmate, and Brute Bernard, among a host of others. They did some very entertaining stuff. Mike Barber was an example of professionalism and was an extremely good entertainer. Thanks, Arman Hussein, for the memories. Rest in peace.

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OK, on to other things....

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The JWS show Saturday night in Booneville was, all in all, a good show. I counted over 90 people in attendance, with (I was told) 68 paid. If JWS continues on this road, they will have much success in the future. There was considerable speculation as to who the new booker(s) for the group was, and it turns out that Izzy Rotten and Buzz Harley are doing the booking. Congrats, guys, on a good show. There are a couple of things that need improving, such as weeding out a couple of not-so-good workers, and improving the announce team and PA system, but all of that, I am sure, will be taken care of in due time. Oh, please, buy a bell, guys. But seriously, you are on the right road, guys. Please stay on it! You can read the match results and complete report on the show at Wrestling News Center.

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I am told that GTW will soon resume having shows. They will be running every two weeks in Mathiston, MS. I wish Dudley and his guys good luck in their new location.

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All Pro kicks off 2008 with a show on Friday, February 1, 2008, at the Eureka Theater in Batesville, MS. Bell time is 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Jerry Lawler headlines the card. Kenny Valiant always puts on a great show, so I am sure those who attend will not be disappointed.

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A new organization in Jonesboro, AR, called Royal Wrestling Alliance will have their first show on January 19, 2008, at The King's Sportatorium on Hwy. 1 south. Bell time is 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.00. There is a video of their TV commercial posted at Wrestling News Center. Check it out. If you are in the Jonesboro area on Saturday night, 1/19/08, RWA is the place to be.

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One of the north Mississippi wrestling groups that shut down back during the summer will be coming back in February with a show in Hickory Flat. I am sworn to secrecy about the identity of this group, but will tell you when I am authorized to do so.

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XOW is also planning a couple of shows in the next few months. I will have more details as soon as plans have been finalized.

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I am glad to see all these groups starting back up. There for a while it was getting mighty boring around here on Saturday nights! I wish all of these groups much success.

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I saw several posts on the message board from Cranky Franky, which I really found funny. My favorite was, "Just read Ready, Aim, Fire and seen where Death Wish, David Burcham and Hollywood went to the movies. Can you imagine the poor saps who sit behind these three fat ass clowns. I just can’t imagine how much Milk Duds, M&Ms, Skittles, Starburst, Goobers, these three pigs poked down there throats during that one movie. They watch the food network like it was a porn channel...." Now, that's funny.

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I have been bragging about TNA for several weeks, but the TNA Impact show last week was not their best effort. That show has Vince Russo written all over it. Four gauntlet matches on one show? WHY? What was the point? When is TNA gonna wise up and get rid of Russo. He's fixing to screw things up. I can just feel it.

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Speaking of TNA, they are going to begin drug testing soon. This is a good thing, if they will be fair and consistent with their testing. TNA has no choice but to implement drug testing with the US Congress sticking their big noses into everything. They just need to do it right.

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I thought for sure that the drunk chimp had written another column when I saw that Bring on the Bad Guys had been updated. Much to my disappointment, it was not the chimp. While I like the chimp, this "effort" leaves much to be desired. Come on, DW, sober that chimp up long enough to write a column.

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I also noticed that Hollywood did his annual column update recently. I really wish he would start updating at least twice a year.

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Kudos to David Burcham on Bringing Rants & Raves back. I enjoyed his new column.

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Tony Watts, Neil Taylor, Chris Rocker, Dustin Starr, & Al Hall, there was no excuse for your conduct at the TFW show Friday night. You ruined a brand new $40.00 shirt, and my back and neck are still hurting from you idiots stomping a mud hole in me. There was no excuse for that. I am an announcer, not a wrestler. You guys have no class and no brains. You need to pay for the brand new shirt you ruined.

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That's it for this week, y'all. If you have comments or feedback email me at axemanchopchop@yahoo.com. I'll try to respond.

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We are one column closer to the final one.

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The Axeman has spoken.