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Courtesy of LordsofPain.net: Kevin Kleinrock (Masked Republic, Wrestling Society X), Sean “X-Pac” Waltman, and Konnan are looking to launch a new online lucha libre series, Viva L.A. Lucha. They’ve created a Kickstarter campaign in order to raise $60,000 by July 2nd. To donate and get more information on the project, visit Kickstarter.com. Here’s their pitch: From creators/producers of MTV’s WSX & PPV’s Viva La Lucha- dedicated to creating tomorrow’s stars it’s the 1st fan funded lucha series The goal of Viva L.A. Lucha is twofold: First, it seeks to create an environment where wrestlers who specialize in either the Mexican “lucha libre” form of professional wrestling or the more “traditional”/”WWE style” form can compete with and against each other as a way to become experts in both styles, helping both the individual performers and the companies who need well trained wrestlers to produce their television shows all while ensuring the brightest future for the lucha art form. Our second goal is to give fans and viewers a unique program that will deliver incredible action and entertainment as tomorrow’s stars are groomed in front of their eyes today (with incredible “groomers” as you will see below)! And, with the unique rewards we have created for this campaign, backers can have an unprecedented say in WHO a wrestling show will feature, HOW some of the talent is used, and get to SEE the actual television taping as it happens including what is normally restricted behind-the-scenes access and uncensored producer commentary as the tapings take place. We also want to be able to take networks a television pilot that is 100% in our vision – including the input from our fans and backers – so that they can see, not just on paper or in a sample reel, what tremendous potential a Viva L.A. Lucha series can have. Often times, leaving the creative process of developing a series WITH a network can lead to the network creating a series in THEIR image and not that of what the fans or producers really want. The post X-Pac and Konnan start a Kickstarter campaign to fund a new online TV show appeared first on Online World of Wrestling.

On this day in history: May 24th, 2009 | Most people would want to avoid a physical confrontation with Awesome Kong, so you almost couldn’t blame Angelina Love for doing her best to keep away from her. She put her friends in the path of destruction until there was no one left to defend her, and she had no choice but to put her Knockouts Title on the line against Kong at 2009′s Sacrifice. For most of the match Angelina was treated like a rag doll, but a combination of quick thinking and some well-applied mystery spray allowed Angelina to escape with her title in tow. Well, she didn’t actually get to escape. Kong recovered quickly enough to hit Angelina with not one, but two Implant Busters before leaving, looking like the most triumphant loser we’ve ever seen. What are your memories of this moment? Tell us in the comments! Also occurring today in history: * 5/24/09 – Taylor Wilde defeats Daffney in a “Monster’s Ball” match at Sacrifice 2009. Note: This was originally posted on 5/24/12.

Here's your Daily Open Thread for Friday, May 24, 2013: Come chat about whatever you would like. Come back all day and night for discussion of all things pro wrestling and beyond, some of the former but much more of the latter. Basically, this is the spot to yak about anything related to anything other than pro wrestling. Don't forget to check out everything else we have going on here at Cageside today, like our CSS Greatest Finisher Tourney and our "On This Date in Pro Wrestling History" feature. Since it's Friday, that means you can anticipate reactions from last night's episode of TNA Impact, a video playlist of that same episode, the live blog for tonight's episode of SmackDown, the preview for said episode of SmackDown, and an all new Rumor Round-Up, Keep checking that front page for even more content throughout the day, as well. But for now, scroll on down to the comments and talk about whatever your heart desires.

Welcome to OWW Radio!  Each week hosts David (@dlb19338) and Alex (@AlexGoff84) will provide perspective to the WWE, TNA, and everything else making news in the world of professional wrestling.   A new episode will be posted each week.  This week David is joined Jason Mann (@wrestlespective), the voice of Wrestlespective, a podcast that specializes in analyzing past matches and storylines.  Jason is also the editor-in-chief of FairToFlair.com, a website that promotes the best writers in the wrestling community.  David and Jason talk about old school wrestling, Demolition, Hulk Hogan, Triple H, John Cena, the NBA playoffs, and much more! Jason’s contact information: Facebook: /Wrestlespective Twitter: @ Wrestlespective Website: www.wrestlespective.com Website: www.FairToFlair.com Listen to this episode here: http://www.clickwrestle.com/podcasts/owwradio The post OWW Radio – Jason Mann of ‘Wrestlespective’ appeared first on Online World of Wrestling.

Whew. To be honest, I haven't watched this particular episode of Monday Night Raw since it aired in 1999. It made me cry then and sure enough, it made me cry now. It seems professional wrestling and death go hand in hand, both partners in a dance macabre that takes so many of our heroes away. It happens so often and to be honest, it's almost always expected to hear of a wrestler dying with some kind of drug, recreational or otherwise, in their system. But when someone is taken like Owen Hart was, when it wasn't a result of bad choices (his own, at least) or succumbing to vices, it cuts deeper. The night after the Over the Edge pay-per-view (PPV) where Hart tragically passed away, Monday Night Raw served as a two hour tribute show to WWE's fallen star. Stories were told, goodbyes were spoken and a final toast by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin was given. In the words of Jim Ross: "One last toast to our friend, Owen Hart. We will never forget you, Owen."

In honor of Owen1. What is your favorite match pitting one or more Hart Dungeon graduate against another one?2. Buy or sell: Nattie Neidhart is one of the five best wrestlers in WWE today, period.3. Do you think the Hart family is cursed?4. Who was the best overall performer out of the extended Hart family?5. Do you think Owen Hart would have won the WWE Championship if he had survived?

- WWE taped another 4 episodes of NXT last night from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. Here are full spoilers: Episode 1, Airing June 5th: * Jim Ross hosts a NXT Title contract signing for next week between Big E Langston and Bo Dallas. Dallas blamed the NXT Title on Big E’s success in WWE. Dallas refused a handshake to end the segment. * Backstage segment with Corey Graves. * Paige beat Tamina Snuka in round 1 of the NXT Women’s Title tournament * Mason Ryan beat Colin Cassady * Conor O’Brian beat Alex Riley. After the match, Rick Victor posed with O’Brian on the stage. * The Wyatt Family beat Kassius Ohno and Corey Graves with the Tag Titles on the line. Episode 2, Airing June 12th: * Antonio Cesaro beat Sami Zayn * Scott Dawson and Garrett Dylan beat Travis Tyler and Baron Corbin * Alicia Fox beat Bayley in round 1 of the NXT Women’s Title tournament * Bo Dallas beat Big E Langston to become the new NXT Champion. Ballas was booed after the match but cut a babyface promo. Episode 3, Airing June 19th: * Adrian Neville beat Bray Wyatt by DQ when Luke Harper interfered. Ohno and Graves made the save. Dusty Rhodes came out and made a six-man for later. * Sami Zayn beat Angelo Dawkins * Summer Rae beat Sasha Banks in round 1 of the NXT Women’s Title tournament * Xavier Woods beat Jake Carter. He cut a promo and danced to the ring before the match. * The Wyatt Family beat Adrian Neville, Kassius Ohno and Corey Graves. Episode 4, Airing June 26th: * Big E Langston beat Aiden English * Leo Kruger beat Dante Dash * Bo Dallas beat Mickie Keegan. After the match, Leo Kruger attacked Keegan and had a staredown with Bo. * Emma beat Aksana in round 1 of the NXT Women’s Title tournament * Kassius Ohno and Corey Graves beat Scott Dawson and Garrett Dylan to become the new #1 contenders. After the match, The Wyatt Family attacked Ohno and Graves. Neville made the save but was attacked by Dylan and Dawson. The beatdown lasted until William Regal made the save. They overpowered Regal and the show ended with the faces getting beatdown. Must See Photos of Emma and Paige, Possible Huge WWE Return, More…

- Bo Dallas defeated Big E Langston at last night’s WWE NXT tapings from Full Sail University. Here is a photo of Bo Dallas holding the NXT Title belt: Big Backstage News on Plans for Langston, Ziggler, Ryback and Cena…

- TNA taped the May 30th episode of Impact Wrestling last night. Here are full spoilers: * Gunner, James Storm, Chavo Guerrero and Hernandez beat Austin Aries, Bobby Roode, Daniels and Kazarian * Bully Ray and Devon came out and cut a promo. They call out Sting and Joseph Park. * Sting and Joseph Park beat Devon and Bully Ray. * Dixie Carter came out and talked about Slammiversary. Aces & 8s interrupt her but Samoa Joe and Magnus make the save. * Garett Bischoff vs. Samoa Joe ends when a brawl breaks out at ringside. Joe, Magnus and Jeff Hardy vs. Garet Bischoff, Wes Brisco and Doc is set for the PPV. * Mickie James came out and talked about winning the title last week. Velvet Sky comes out and wants a rematch. Gail Kim and Taryn Terrell end up coming out and getting involved. * Taryn Terrell and Chris Sabin beat Gail Kim and Kenny King. * AJ Styles beat Mr. Anderson by DQ when Kurt Angle ran out and hit AJ. Aces & 8s, Joe, Magnus, Joseph Park and Sting all come out. It ends up with Ray and Sting in the ring. Sting eats a 3D to end the show. Must See New Velvet Sky Pics, Big News on Jeff Hardy, More…

- Mickie James defeated Velvet Sky on last night’s episode of TNA Impact Wrestling to capture the TNA Knockouts title for the third time in her career. - It was announced on Thursday’s show that Sting will team up with Joseph Park to face Bully Ray and Devon on next week’s show. - At last night’s tapings, former ROH star TJ Perkins was the one who portrayed Suicide, so it would appear he will be in regularly as that character.