April 27th - For Gonzo

[Old Skool]

World Power Wrestling presents a benefit/relief show for the independant pro wrestler known as "Maniac" Mike Gonzales, also know as "Gonzo" to those close to him. For those who do not know, Gonzo is in the hospital battling with Lukemia. The shows intent is to show support for Gonzo and help his family with the bills. 100% of all the money will go directly to help Gonzo.

The show will take place on Saturday, April 27th at 3 p.m. and will take place at
The Anaheim Indoor Marketplace
1440 Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA
Admission will be a minium donation of $10 although larger donations will be accepted and are appreciated.

A card is yet to be determined, but some of the wrestlers who have already generously agreed to donate their time and talent to the show are;

Mikey Henderson
Frankie Kazarian
Hardkore Kidd
B-Boy
Funky Billy Kim
Super Dragon
Rising Son
Shogun
Disco Machine
Lil' Cholo
Scott Lost
Joey Ryan
Lucky
Supa Badd
G.A.Y.

More names to be announced shortly. Any questions or comments, please contact Martin Marin or email forgonzo@hotmail.com

Thank you.

[Old Skool]

Samoa Joe has been added to list of performers for the show.

Also, the stylish ring announcing of REV has been added to the show.

Ticket Info: Advanced Tickets can be purchased at WPW's weekly Sunday shows or by calling 949-929-5310. Once again this is for a good and much needed cause, so please bring your family & friends and as many people as you can with you. We know XPW is running later that night, but even if you can only stop and enjoy part of the action, your support will be much appreciated.

And if any performers are interested in helping, please either contact Martin Marin, or email forgonzo@hotmail.com

Thank you.

[ravenboy20]

I just wanted to keep this post at the top...this ia a very improtant show...so I hope you can all attend...and like old skool said..bring your friends and family

[ravenboy20]

note to self... next time, two words: SPELL CHECK!!!!!

[hbkh]

what a nice thing to do for someone. how awesome is it that the wrestlers would help another one like this, this is so cool and has my vote. i'll be there for sure.

[Old Skool]

Thanks for the support ravenboy20 & hbkh.

More names added to the list.

Al Katrazz
Jason Allgood
Under Pressure

[Scrub]

I would bring my family, but they look down on wrestling. :(

[Benjamin Tomas]

Keep this one at the top. With all the bullshit that goes on around the scene, this is an example of all the boys pulling together to help one of their own. This show is another reason I love wrestling, and will continue to do so. Gonzo wa getting better in the ring, and who knows how he would have done if not for this tragedy. God bless you, Mike, and you're in my prayers. I'll buy a ticket and support the cause.

[Old Skool]

John Black
Primetime Peterson
The Phenom (Phenominal Phil)

[AMV]

Who wants to put money down that Mikey no-shows?

[hbkh]

Does anyone know what matches will be signed to this card?

[Sergio]

This show looks like it will have the lineup of the year.

[Old Skool]

First off, thank you to everyone for all your support. We have recieve a tremendous outpouring of people who want to help at and be at the show. Flyers and Messageboards are great tools, but please help out with word of mouth if you can. Tell a friend, and bring a friend!

New Talent added to the show;

Devon Willis
Eric Matlock
Jack Bull

Referees: Rick Knox & Steve Daulton Jr.

Ring Announcer: Jon Ian

Look for a full list of wrestlers and a card up at the beginning of next week. Like I said before, the response has been tremendous. Once we work out all the details, we'll let you know. As of right now, we're looking at 9 big matches and a huge battle royale!

[Benjamin Tomas]

So who is the ring announcer? Jon Ian or Rev? My vote goes for that Phillipno kid who announces the light shows for UPW. He deserves his day in the spotlight. Also, he won a battle royale when Spanky was the booker.

[Mr.Whiskers]

I'll buy an extra ticket to this show if you don't let Steve Daulton Jr. anywhere near the ring.

[Rev]

Originally posted by Worlds Biggest Mark
So who is the ring announcer? Jon Ian or Rev? My vote goes for that Phillipno kid who announces the light shows for UPW. He deserves his day in the spotlight. Also, he won a battle royale when Spanky was the booker.

The answer is... currently, both. What'd be really cool is if we can get Francis (UPW Lite Shows) & Trav (Revolution Pro) as well. Then have us all switch off or something.

[ravenboy20]

If the people in charge were cool with it, I wouldn't mind doing a little announcing. I think it would be cool to kinda swtich off. A very good idea Rev I must say.

[DoronD]

I can't make it to the show,however,I'd still like to contribute? Is there an address I can send a money order to? Also,whom should I make it out to?

[Indy]

I notice SCU website remove Samoa Joe from 4/27 WPW list. I think he is work Zero-One next day.

[Justin Crast]

They're both going to be in Japan. The card'll still be stacked.

Justin

[Old Skool]

First off, Due to his Japan bookings, Samoa Joe will be unable to attend the show, although Joe sends his support and best wishes for Gonzo. However, we have been told Frankie Kazarian's Japan dates has been pushed back, and he will be at the show on the 27th.

Expect a full card to be posted by Wednesday, with some surprises being added to the card!!

[Old Skool]

I may have spoken too soon. Although the info I recieved was that Samoa Joe was the only one in Japan the weekend of the 27th, Frankie Kazarian's website would state otherwise. We're still looking for confirmation from Frankie himself, but when the card is released, if Frankie is not on it, that will be the reason. Even if he can't make it, we will still have a solid card for a great cause! Sorry for any confusion.

[Old Skool]

**Note: Unfortunitly, we still do not know if Frankie Kazarian's Japan dates are the weekend of 4/27 or the weekend of 5/4 but we left him on the card or now, and if things should change a suitable replacement will be found and we will notify you asap.**

Special Appearance to be made at the show by Essa Rios!!

Mikey Henderson/Frankie Kazarian/Super Dragon VS. Hardkore Kidd/B-Boy/Pinoy Boy

CWA Championship Match:
Supa Badd (champion - and Gonzo's "Cruel Intentions" Tag Team Partner) VS. American Rebel (challenger)

Lil' Cholo/Silver Tyger/King Favi VS. El Genio/Lucky/Infernal

Tech IX/Jason Allgood VS. Crayz/Primetime Peterson

Battle Royal for the WPW Hardcore Championship:
R2K (champion)/C-4/Catastrophe/Cody Crowe/Cyberspace/Jin Hiryu/Johnny Starr/Jon Jon The Phenomenon/Lil' Nate/Mace/Masked Gringo/Mini-Catastrophe/Murphy McDermott/Pure Talent/Rucks/Ryan McBain/Scott Young/Sean Riddick/Skulu/Stryker/Tommy Wilson/Top Gun Talwar/Vinnie Reno/Westside G

G.A.Y./Streetstyle VS. John Black/Under Pressure/The Phenom (Phil)

Rising Son/Shogun VS. Disco Machine/Joey Ryan

Scott Lost/Funky Billy Kim/Marshall Knox VS. Al Katrazz/Jack Bull/Kid Vicious (w/ Big Schwag)

Salsa Verde/Sonny Suave/Andy Van Dam VS. Devon Willis/Eric Matlock/Dick Danger

[Indy]

I received email from Mike Johnson of 1wrestling cover "International Reporter",

Kazarian starts with Zero-One on 4/27.

[Benjamin Tomas]

From what I understand, the promoters are trying to raise even more money for Gonzo in the form of selling raffle tickets and they are in need of items to raffle. I have talked my local pizza place into donating some gift certificates, and I myself will be donating a box full of videos , games, and assorted wrestling related swag to be given away as a prize in the raffle. I Included an original video of Bash at the Beach(where Hogan made the heel turn), as well as an Andre vio, a Ventura bio, and a copy of Wrestlepalooza 97. There is also a lot of wrestling odds and ends in the box, as well as some other videos. Anybody got anything to throw in the pot for a super dooper cause?

[Scrub]

I can throw in some tapes. Just let me know now, so I can go ahead and start dubbing them.

[Benjamin Tomas]

My best guess is for people who want to donate stuff is to bring it to the show, and ask Martin (or one of his 3,467 kids) who's in charge of the raffle.

[ssakcusdroccm]

Originally posted by Worlds Biggest Mark
My best guess is for people who want to donate stuff is to bring it to the show, and ask Martin (or one of his 3,467 kids) who's in charge of the raffle.

MARTIN IS A GENETIC JACKHAMMER!

[Scrub]

So, what tapes would EVERYONE be interested in having in the raffle? East coast indies? KOI? Puroresu? Joshi? Lucha? Memphis? ECW? WCW? WWF? Suggestions would be appreciated. The more demand for the prize/tape, the more raffle tickets would be sold, which means more money for the cause. And that's the goal that we're aiming for.

[ravenboy20]

I too am going to donate to this raffle. I am going to donate my WWF magazine I had signed by Lita from when her and the Hardyz were at UPW. I hope this helps out too.

[UNKNOWN CHICO]

I WILL BE IN THE HOUSE FOR THE EVENT. BY THE WAY, WHAT WILL MOST OF THE WRESTLERS BE DOING SINCE U HAVE A LOT OF THEM?

[Benjamin Tomas]

I'm far from an expert, but I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say the wrestlers will probably wrestling. Maybe an outside chance of taking polaroids and signing autographs. I hope this clears up anyone's confusion.

[Rev]

I'm gonna be giving a virtual crapload of WWF vids. (Including most of the Wrestlemanias) master copies, no dubs.

[JakeInDf]

I know a card has been released. But I was wondering something. What do the people want to see. The show's roster is hot. But what matches do people want to see that aren't booked?

[ssakcusdroccm]

What I wanna know is, if HKK, B-Boy and Lil' Cholo are booked at FMLL the same day, same time, who is going to be where?

[JakeInDf]

Everyone will be at the show. B-Boy/Cholito/HKK/Lucky & Myself are all booked at the Alternative Wrestling Shop's show. We are all going to the benifit right after our matches.

[ravenboy20]

I'm curious....is the battle royal for the WPW hardcore title going to be a standard over the top rope one or a hardcore battle royal like at Wrestlemania 16?

[BIG SCHWAG]

I cant wait for this show. It will be a show to remember for sure. All the top talent on west coast The Big Schwag and Worlds biggest Mark arguing over food in parking lot and damn the wrestling that we are going to see. Do not Miss this folkes. Just heard that Smelly is looking for match also on this card. Gonzo Godbless buddy. Listen to Espn radio the week of show because I will be on talking about show and Gonzo sometime the week of show. 1110 am Espn Radio

[Old Skool]

Here are some notes on the Gonzo show for Saturday;

Several great items will be raffled off including wrestling merchandise, wrestling videos, gift certificates, Disneyland/CA Adventure tickets, Angels baseball tickets.

Also, Christopher Daniels has donated an autographed match worn singlet, t-shirt, and video showing him wearing said items to auction off.

There will be a "chopping line" where volunteers from the crowd come into the ring, and for every dollar donated by the fans, the volunteer will have to take that many chops from a wrestler or wrestlers. SoCalFrancize and Worlds Biggest Mark are rumored to have already volunteered.

Look for a story on the show on UPN to follow Smackdown, as well as press from the OC Register, OC Times, OC Weekly, PWI, and 1Wrestling.com.

Sonicfish fill be taping the event for future sale.

Tapes and t-shirts commemorating the event will be available through a website that will soon be up, www.forgonzo.com. Site is being built by WebKat.

Representatives of the O.C. Chapter of the American Cancer Society, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will be in attendance. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has provided information on how Gonzo can receive $500 in medical reimbursement.

Food and drinks will be available for sale. For sure pizza and soft drinks, possibly burgers too. Pizza will be provided by What A Lot A Pizza.

Adelphia Communications will be helping promote the event, and MAY possibly broadcast it live on cable access, nothing definate yet.

There are some changes to the card, due to some wrestlers needing to arrive later from other shows, some needed to leave early to head off to other shows, and some having to cancel due to other commitments. The updated card is as follows;

Mikey Henderson, B-Boy & Super Dragon VS. Hardkore Kidd, Smelly & Pinoy Boy

CWA Championship Match:
Supa Badd (champion - and Gonzo's "Cruel Intentions" Tag Team Partner) VS. Black Metal (challenger)

Lil' Cholo, Silver Tyger & R2K VS. El Genio, Super Arana & Infernal

G.A.Y. & King Favi VS. Under Pressure, Lucky & The Phenom

Battle Royal for the #1 contender for Joey Ryan's WPW Hardcore Championship (Over the Top Rope elimination);
C-4, Catastrophe, Cody Crow, Cyberspace, Jason McCord, Jin Hiryu, Johnny Starr, Jon Jon The Phenomenon, Lil' Nate, Mace, Masked Gringo, Mini-Catastrophe, Murphy McDermott, Pure Talent, Ruckus, Ryan McBain, Scott Young, Sean Riddick, Simon, Skulu, Stryker, Tommy Wilson, Top Gun Talwar, Vinny Reno & Westside G

Tech IX & Jason Allgood VS. Crayz & Primetime Peterson

Rising Son & Shogun VS. Disco Machine & Joey Ryan

Scott Lost, Funky Billy Kim & Marshall Knox VS. Al Katrazz, Jack Bull & Kid Vicious (w/ The Big Schwag)

Salsa Verde, Andy Van Dam & Streetstyles VS. Devon Willis, Eric Matlock & Dick Danger

If anything else comes up, I will post a.s.a.p.

[Old Skool]

It might be worth noting that Rev and Jon Ian will be sharing the announcing duties, and Rick Knox, David Lowe, Steve Daulon Jr, and possibly Jason McCord (if we can get him to take time away from preparing himself for the battle royale) will be reffing the show.

[ANTI]

greetings to everyone. I wish old Chip good be there to show support for a fellow worker. I remember seeing mike at the old UIWA dojo and then later on over at UPW. Mike always carries himself with dignity and was/is a worthy opponent in the ring. Now that i am living in Sacramento I can say that this kind of support between the workers and fans is a prime example of why SOCAL is and always will be the best place to work in California.:)

[Old Skool]

http://www.socaluncensored.com/board/showthread.php3?s=&threadid=527

[AMV]

Originally posted by puroresu
Who wants to put money down that Mikey no-shows?

I probably shouldn't quote my own post but I think this deserves a, "I Told You So" or a "Can I Get A Witness?"