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Post by The Associated Press on May 7, 2017 2:31:35 GMT
The Associated Press can confirm that the ownership trifecta of Titan Wrestling Corporation (James Raven, Superballs and Eric Anderson) have just wrapped up a meeting in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The trio haven't held a show under their joint banner since 2009 but still own the back library of the company as well as all branding and licensing rights. Eric Anderson and Superballs quickly boarded planes back to the United States after the meeting but James Raven provided a brief statement on the discussions and their bearing to Ravens Nest Reunion."As some of you may know, the Titan Wrestling Corporation was home to some of the greatest stars in our sport for a brief period. The likes of 'Bigg Rigg' John Gambino, Big Shank, 'Chronic' Chris Page and Jose Chavez main evented in our ring. Veterans like Brian Cady, Alyssa Ferro, Keeper, Jack Nation, Nick Ryan, and Mia Sanchez added depth to our ranks. However, we lost one of our Titans; a Hall of Famer in our house that made himself known in everyone elses as well. Soul Bearer, a former TWC World Champion and XWF Lord of the Ring, passed away after a car accident in 2015. After meeting with my ownership partners we've chosen to wave our flag one more time in his honor.
"At Ravens Nest Reunion, TWC will be hosting the final match in our history; and it will be for the "SOUL BEARER MEMORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP". We open the door to any former Titans that wish to return, and pay tribute to our old comrade. The match will be contested under TWC Streetfight rules, and we'll eliminate competitors until only one man is left standing. We've reached out to a handful of guys already while we were in our meeting, and can announce the opening entrants.
"We thank these superstars for signing up without hesitation, and our sure the fans that remember TWC will be thrilled to see them all in action together again. We assure you, more names will be following soon. R.I.P. Soul Bearer." Initial reaction online to the announcement of the title as well as the opening field of competitors has been overwhelmingly positive. "Double G" Grappling Gary was a staple of TWC, HWO, and the XWF and in the eyes of some a "must have" for any TWC reunion. Many fans are also excited to see a return to action from former TWC International title challenger Seth Stevens, former Streetfight title challenger Alex K, and Hall of Famer Jose Chavez; a grand slam champion having won every title in the companies history.
The biggest talking point for fans has been the in-ring reunion of the 2x TWC Streetfight Champion, Andy Deabs, and 2x TWC International Champion Alyssa Ferro. Fans will never forget arguably the most famous moment in the companies history when Alyssa Ferro sodomized Andy Deabs with a pool cue before pinning him to steal the TWC Streetfight title at Thursday Night Terror.
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Post by The Associated Press on May 7, 2017 3:01:15 GMT
Mere hours after announcing the initial 6 competitors for the TWC Soul Bearer Memorial Championship, a press release from Ravens Nest Wrestling confirmed three more former Titan Wrestling competitors have chosen to enter the fray.
While TWC fans might remember him for his small run in the company, Jeremy Adonis may be more familiar to some hardcore fans as a former XWF Xtreme, Hart, and Tag Team Champion with QC Thug. Aurora Frost, his former probation officer turned manager turned partner, is much less likely to have left a mark and has been out of the industry entirely since 2010. The big news to most, however, is the addition of "Bigg Rigg" John Gambino. The TWC and XWF Hall of Famer was a World Champion in both companies, and is one of the most recognizable stars on the REUNION card if not the entire wrestling business. He immediately joins Jose Chavez, Alyssa Ferro, and "Sinister" Seth Stevens as major threats in this match; any of whom could be capable of walking out with the coveted SOUL BEARER MEMORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP.
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Post by The Associated Press on May 7, 2017 3:54:30 GMT
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Former TWC superstars are appearing from the woodwork to enter the SOUL BEARER MEMORIAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Shortly after the announcement that Aurora Frost, Jeremy Adonis, and Hall of Famer Bigg Rigg would be entering, The Associated Press can now report that the ladies of "THE PROPHECY" will be joining them. Mia Sanchez was the longest reigning TWC International Champion in history as well as a former XWF World Champion after beating Dynamic Dynamite in 2010, and while Roxy Nova never reached the levels that were expected of her in TWC she will always be remembered for the 25+ match undefeated streak that started her XWF career and longtime partnership with James Raven and Centurion.
Roxy Nova is also scheduled to compete in a tag team match with Centurion against legendary WGWF tag team Rizzoko at REUNION, while Mia was previously unbooked and expected to remain so. Once one of the top women in the sport, she has been out of the industry spotlight since her public divorce with James Raven in 2012 led to her retirement. It's unknown what the relationship between Roxy Nova and Mia Sanchez will be between the ropes, and believed the timing of their entrance is largely coincidental.
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Post by The Associated Press on May 11, 2017 15:44:21 GMT
Fans that believed the TWC Soul Bearer Memorial Championship match had already been fully booked have woken up to a surprise, as two more names have been added via official Ravens Nest Wrestling press release. The first is fan favorite "Fabulous" Dan Fierce who was a contender for both the TWC Streetfight and International titles in 2009. Known for runs in multiple companies, Fierce was one of the most popular talents on the roster before the TWC's closure.
The second name announced was much more shocking, as XWF and WGWF Hall of Famer Famine of the Vile has been officially added. While historians may remember he had one match in the TWC in 2009 (tag teaming with Nick Ryan against Hawkeye and John Rogan) his reasons for entering the memorial championship are much more personal. He is known to be Soul Bearers father. Famine of the Vile was reached for the following statement: "With all due respect to my brother Bigg Rigg and everyone else in this match, you're all wasting your time. If anyone is going to win a match in honor of MY son it's going to be me! Darkness is coming. Follow. The Vultures!"
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