TRP CURRENT HEADLINES
FEB 4th NEWS UPDATE - EVENTS, INJURIES, ADDITIONS !
- Just added to the 2010 Spindle City Rumble show on Feb 5th in Fall River.... Matt Taven vs. Scott Reed (w/ Sean Gorman) for the first time ever! Also, Amber makes her return to TRP Friday night, to substitute for Mistress Belmont. Amber will go one one one with Luscious Latasha and Barbie will be the guest referee! Belmont is scheduled to return to TRP on both Feb. 12 & 21 events!
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Jason Blade has recently notified TRP officials that he will be unable to compete on all Feb. TRP events, due to injuries sustained in his Last Man Standing bout with Tommaso Ciampa on Jan 1st.
- The Guy will also be sidelined this weekend with a back injury.
- Interstate Champion Buck Nasty has also stated he has signed an open contract for Feb 5th and is feeling very confident after his 3 recent victories. Buck's now stands at 3 wins -876 losses.
- Several wrestlers have asked to take part in this years rumble, it should be very interesting to see what surprises are in store for this years event.
- Also, in a special attraction bout, Adams' own Marc Tetlow has names his partner for the event on Feb. 6th.The Paranormal Rock Star Dustin Pari (www.paranormalrockstar.com) teams up with tetlow to take on Big Daddy Bravo & Nacho Libre's Carlos Roselas! Also, special referee John Zaffis (helped create the movie A Haunting in CT) will be wearing the stripes to make sure there is no foul play! Don't miss these paranormal appearances in Adams, MA on Feb 6th!
- Two new dvd's are now available at all TRP events - TRP Wildest Matches vol. 1 and Ring Wars vol. 1!
ADAMS SHOW POSTPONED TO FEB 6th
- Todays show in Adams, MA has been cancelled due to snow. It has been rescheduled for Feb. 6th!
11/18 NEWS UPDATE
- Top Rope Promotions will be returning with monthly events in New Bedford, MA starting in 2010!
- Roster Page has been updated.
- Events Page Has Been updated.
NOVEMBER 6th PHOTOS NOW UP!
- CJ Coons' photos from the Nov. 6th event are now available @ http://cjcoons.smugmug.com/TRP-TOP-ROPE-PROMOTIONS/trp091106
- Mike Kaz's photos are now up @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/10542402@N ... 657610693/
NOVEMBER 6th RESULTS - FALL RIVER, MA
- Top Rope Promotions Results from Friday night 11-6-09 in Fall River, MA.
1. The Guy defeated Vinnie Nero.
2. Isys Ephex defeated Scott Reed (with "The Manager of Champions" Sean
Gorman).
3. The Alden Brothers & Heavenly Johnny Angel defeated Tag Team Champions The
Midnight Prowlers & Brutal Bob Evans.
4. Lea Morrison defeated Nikki Valentine with her feet on the ropes.
5. Buck Nasty survived a six-way ladder match over Spike Dudley, Matt Taven,
"The Ladies Man" Gregory Edwards, "H20" Ryan Waters, and J. Freddie to become
the new Interstate Champion. Buck goes down in history as the 99th Interstate
Champion.
6. In a two-out-of-three-falls match, Jason Blade vs. Tomasso Ciampa ended in
a draw when both men were counted out of the ring during the third fall.
After the match, both men continued to fight in the ring, in the balcony, and
anywhere else they could. It took several referees, wrestlers, and announcers
to break up the fracas.
7. Power Hungry ("Mass Appeal" Jay Jaillet & Freightrain) defeated Matt
Magnum & "The Manliest Man" Biff Busick.
8. "The Epic" Mike Bennett defeated former WWE superstar "Mr. Kennedy" Ken
Anderson to retain the Heavyweight Championship.
Upcoming scheduled TRP events:
November 21, 2009--Elks Lodge in Franklin, Massachusetts
January 1, 2010--Police Athletic League Hall in Fall River, Massachusetts
THE "EPIC" MAKES HIS WAY TO TNA
- Congratulations go out to TRP Heavyweight Champion "Epic" Mike Bennett, who wrestled Kip James at the TNA Impact tapings last night. Bennett is scheduled to face former WWE Raw & Smackdown Star "Mr. Kennedy" Ken Anderson on Nov. 6th! Everyone here at TRP would like to congratulate our champion on what could be a major footstep in his career!
- Events page has been updated.
SEPTEMBER 18th EVENT RESULTS - SUMMER SHOWDOWN 5 - Fall River, MA
1. The Guy defeated Buck Nasty. |
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AUGUST 30th EVENT RESULTS - NEW BEDFORD, MA
1. The Guy defeated Scott Reed. |
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AUGUST 30th EVENT - ALL BOUTS NOW LISTED
The full event line up for August 30th has been listed on the EVENTS page! Come see the best wrestlers in New England, on Sunday afternoon in New Bedford, MA for a special outdoor event! All the titles will be defended and there will be a special barbeque as well! Tickets are now available by calling 508-525-1866 & at the door the day of the event! The event will be held indoors if the weathern is an issue.
AUGUST 1st RESULTS - Fall River, MA
1. Luscious Latasha defeated Mistress Belmont (with "The Manager of Champions" Sean Gorman).
2. The Guy defeated Brutal Bob Evans (with Johnny Anger). After the match, Bob yelled at Johnny for not attacking Guy. Johnny reluctantly apologized.
3. Buddy Romano vs. Buck Nasty ended in a no contest after The Midnight Prowler interfered and beat them both up.
4. Stevie Richards defeated Scott Reed (wth "The Manager of Champions" Sean Gorman).
5. Jimmy Preston defeated Johnny Anger (with Brutal Bob Evans). After the match, Jimmy was attacked by Bob...then Bob and Johnny got into an argument after Johnny refused to join in the attack...and Johnny wound up punching Bob in the face. Johnny "apologized" to Bob in a very sarcastic way for punching him.
6. Tag Team Champions The Alden Brother & J. Freddie defeated The Stroke & Isys Ephex in a Fall River Street Fight.
STEVIE RICHARDS SEMINAR THIS SATURDAY
TRP will be hosting a training seminar with former WCW/ECW/WWE and current TNA Wrestler Stevie Richards, this Saturday Aug. 1st in Fall River, MA from 2pm-5pm. The seminar is open to all wrestlers in the area, at the very low cost of only $15! Plenty of time to make it to any event later that evening!
For more info or to reserve a spot, please call 508-525-1866
Thanks
www.topropepromotions.com
UPCOMING EVENTS & STEVIE RICHARDS SEMINAR UPDATE
- Events page has been updated. New bouts have been signed for our event on August 1st. This event will be held at the Creative Auction Center, due to the fact they have Ice Cold Air Conditioning.
- There will be a special wrestling seminar with former WWE/WCW/ECW & current TNA wrestler Stevie Richards taking place on Saturday afternoon, August 1st in Fall River, MA. The cost of the seminar is minimal and anyone interested can call 508-525-1866 for more info!
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Look for a major announcement regarding Summer Showdown 5, taking place on Sept. 11th oin Fall River,MA!
- New video(s) will be available on youtube this week
JUNE 19th RESULTS - Fall River, MA - PAL HALL
1. Jimmy Preston defeated "H20" Ryan Waters (with "The Manager of Champions" Sean Gorman).
2. Mistress Belmont & Lea Morrison defeated Luscious Latasha & Barbie. Belmont pinned Latasha with feet on the ropes.
3. The Alden Brothers (Shane & Eric) defeated Andy Sweet & Lukas Sharp to retain the Tag Team Championship.
4. Freight Train, "Mass Appeal" Jay Jaillet, & Sabotage defeated Johnny Anger, "The Perfect Gentleman" Jason Static, & Buck Nasty. Freight Train pinned Buck after a splash off the top rope.
Intermission for Polaroids with The Alden Brothers.
5. Isys Ephex (with "The Manager of Champions" Sean Gorman) defeated Frankie Arion. After the match, both wrestlers shook hands in a show of respect.
6. The Guy defeated "The Bollywood Badboy" Jalil Patel in a dance-off competition. Jalil came to the ring, putting down everyone in Fall River, and saying how great of an actor, singer, and dancer he is. The Guy came out to challenge him to a dance competition. The fans' cheering clearly stated that Guy was the better dancer. While Guy was celebrating, Jalil hit Guy from behind with a low blow.
7. Jason Blade & Matt Taven defeated Everyone's Number One Superstars (Heavyweight Champion "The Epic" Mike Bennett & Interstate Champion B.K. Jordan). The match started out with Matt being by himself, because Jason was no where to be found. Mike and B.K. claimed that Jason had car trouble. Mike and B.K. wanted Matt to forfeit the match, but Matt refused. The match started out as a two-on-one handicap match...then Jimmy Preston came out to join Matt in the match. Jimmy wound up being the center of the attack, hitting him with a chair several times when the referee was knocked out. By that time, Jason Blade appeared and Jimmy was carried out. Jason wound up cleaning house of both Mike and B.K. and evenutally scored the pinfall victory.
LOCK UP STUDENT &TRP WRESTLER FEATURED IN PRO WRESTLING ILLUSTRATED
- Congrats to Lock Up Student and TRP wrestling rookie sensation Matt Taven, on his recent article in this month Pro Wrestling Illustrated.
- Taven teams up with Jason Blade to take on Heavyweight Champion Mike Bennett 7 Interstate Champion BK Jordan , this Friday, June 19th in Fall River, MA!
- Events page has been listed with bouts for the event!
Just signed: 2009 Gold Rush Winner Isys Ephex vs. Frankie Arion!
MAY 16th NORTH ADAMS RESULTS!
Submitted May 16th, 2009
Top Rope Promotions
Saturday night 5/16/09
Masonic Lodge
North Adams, Massachusetts
1. "The Best Body in the Business" Jason Static defeated The Guy.
2. Buck Nasty, "Mass Appeal" Jay Jaillet, & Luscious Latasha defeated Freight Train, Jimmy Preston, & Barbie in a six-person intergender tag team match.
3. The Crazy Mexican & Mark Tetlow defeated The Skull & Jason Axe.
4. In a battle of former ECW superstars, Stevie Richards defeated Spike Dudley. During the match, Spike found a kid at ringside with a "Go Spike Dudley" sign. Spike gave the fan his t-shirt...then Stevie attacked Spike from behind. After the match, Stevie apologized to Spike for his cheating ways and both shook hands.
5. Tag Team Champions The Alden Brothers (Shane & Eric) survived a three-way ladder match over The Now (Vic Delicious & Hale Collins) and The Midnight Riders to retain the championship.
6. Matt Taven & John Pitroff defeated Isys Ephex & Ryan Waters (with Sean Gorman). This was John's first professional match. John is North Adams native and a student at TRP's wrestling school, The Lock Up.
7. In an intergender match, TNA Wrestling Knockout Awesome Kong defeated Heavyweight Champion "The Epic" Mike Bennett by disqualification due to outside interference.
MAY 15th KOWALSKI CUP RESULTS !
Submitted May 16th, 2009
Top Rope Promotions--2009 Kowalski Cup Tournament
Friday night 5/15/09
Police Athletic League Hall
Fall River, Massachusetts
The event opens with a welcome by the returning "The Adorable" Gene Joseph, who runs down the scheduled events for the evening...including a match with two TNA Wrestling Knockouts.
1. First Round Tournament Match: Stevie Richards defeated Isys Ephex (with Sean Gorman).
2. First Round Tournament Match: Big Daddy Bravo vs. Johnny Anger (with Brutal Bob Evans) ended in a double disqualification when an outside-the-ring brawl between Brutal Bob and Spike Dudley wound up inside the ring. Big Daddy and Johnny got involved, trying to defend their respective partners, and the referee had no choice to stop the match. Since Big Daddy and Johnny were both eliminated from the tournament, Stevie Richards automatically recieved a semi-final bye. Also, Brutal Bob and Spike are suspended from the PAL Hall for next month's event.
3. First Round Tournament Match: 2007 Kowalski Cup Champion, current Interstate Champion and the self-proclaimed "Number One Superstar" B.K. Jordan defeated "Mass Appeal" Jay Jaillet.
Former Killer Kowalski student Roxxi presented an award to fellow former Kowalski student Freight Train for his years of service to wrestling and dedication to the life and memory of their teacher and mentor.
4. First Round Tournament Match: 2008 Kowalski Cup Champion Jason Blade defeated Ryan Waters (with Sean Gorman).
5. The Now (Vic Delicious & Hale Collins) defeated Jimmy Preston & Jason Axe. The Now appeared with the Tag Team Championship belts, that they stole away from The Alden Brothers back in March. The Now claimed they are the real champions, and can't wait for a match with Shane & Eric to prove that point.
6. Semi-final Tournament Match: In a battle of two former tournament winners, Jason Blade (with Matt Taven) defeated Interstate Champion and self-proclaimed "Number One Superstar" B.K. Jordan (with Heavyweight Champion "The Epic" Mike Bennett).
7. In a special TNA Knockouts match, former TNA Knockout Champion Awesome Kong defeated Roxxi.
8. Heavyweight Champion "The Epic" Mike Bennett defeated Matt Taven in a non-title match.
9. Tournament Final: In a match that lasted almost 20 minutes, Stevie Richards defeated Jason Blade to win the 2009 Kowalski Cup Tournament. After the match, Stevie admitted he cheated several times to win, and said that Jason was the better competitor in the match. Both shook hands and congratulated each other for a hard-fought battle.
TRP is scheduled to return to the PAL Hall on Friday, June 19...for Tag Team Warfare.
EVENTS PAGE UPDATED !
Submitted May 5th, 2009
Events page has been updated with full card listings for both May 15th in Fall River, MA & May 16th in North Adams, MA!
BELLINGHAM RESULTS & PHOTOS - NEW TRP CHAMPION!
Submitted April 5th, 2009
04/04/09 - Bellingham Memorial Middle School in Bellingham, Massachusetts
Ring Announcer: Shawn O'Vincent
Referees: Rich Bass, Zac Carter, and Brian B.
- "Straight Edge" Brian Fury defeated Isys Ephex (w/ Sean Gorman)
- TRP Tag Team Champions The Alden Brothers (Shane & Eric) defeated Jim Tanner & Ryan Waters.
- "Mass Appeal" Jay Jailley pinned Max Moon after a top rope elbow drop.
- Luscious Latasha & Barbie defeated lea Morrison & Mistres Belmont after Latasha gave Lea a superplex.
- "Epic" Mike Bennett defeated TRP Champion Stevie Richards to win the TRP Heavyweight Title.
- Spike Dudley & The Guy defeated BK Jordan & Johnny Anger
- Freightrain pinned Buck nasty after a top rope splash.
- Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake defeated Big Daddy Bravo, after a leg drop.
- Photos of the event are available here. Special thanks to Christine Coons.
SITE UPDATES
Submitted March 23rd, 2009
- The Fall River Herald News recently conducted an interview with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and posted videos from our 28th Anniversary event as well. You can read the interview and watch the videos, by clicking here. Special thanks to Greg Sullivan.
- Events Page has been updated.
- Rentals Page has been updated.
- Photos Page has been updated.
- Video page has been updated.
STEVIE RICHARDS WINS THE TRP HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE; MARCH 20th RESULTS
Submitted March 21st, 2009
Top Rope Promotions "The Anniversary" March 20th 2009 @ Police Athletic League Hall in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Ring Announcer: Shawn O'Vincent
Referees: Rich Bass, Zac Carter, and Brian Ballin
A near sell-out crowd of almost 400 fans witnessed TRP's 28th Anniversary spectacular!!
1. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake defeated Duke Bronson with The Sleeper. After the match, Brutus gave Duke a haircut using the hedge clippers.
2. Ryan Waters (with "The Manager of Champions" Sean Gorman" defeated The Guy with a rollup and holding the trunks.
3. Matt Taven scored a major upset over Interstate Champion the self-proclaimed "Number One Superstar" B.K. Jordan. Earlier on, B.K. came out to complain that he didn't have a scheduled match, so he put out an Open Challenge. Matt Taven answered the challenge and scored the pin. Afterwards, a very upset B.K. said he never signed any contract to defend the championship. Therefore, Matt won the match, but not the championship.
4. Eric Alden and Shane Alden battled to a no contest, after The Now (Hale Collins & Vick Delicious) interfered. The Now definitely made their presence known in TRP, by savagely beating up the Tag Team Champions. It seems The Now have a quest to beat the Aldens for their championship...and they will have that chance on May 15 in Fall River.
5. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & "Kidd USA" Jay Jaillet defeated "The Lebanese Prince" Jalil Salaam & "The Ladies Man" Gregory Edwards...when Hacksaw pinned Jalil after the Three Point Stance clothesline.
6. In a match that lasted almost 25 mintues, Isys Ephex won the first-ever Gold Rush Ladder Match defeating Jason Blade, Frankie Arion, and "Straight Edge" Brian Fury. This match featured a golden briefcase hanging high above the ring...containing two Golden Tickets...good for two championship matches anytime in 2009. All four men battled their hearts out for the chance to possibly become champions in TRP, and the crowd was very happy with their efforts.
7. Freight Train defeated Buck Nasty (with "The Manager of Champions" Sean Gorman) in 16 seconds. Before the match, Sean introduces Michael Sain. It seemed that Michael was joining forces with Gorman's clan. When Sean asked Michael to oil up Buck's chest, Michael took out both Buck and Sean...allowing Freight Train to hit Buck with the Big Splash.
8. Johnny Anger defeated Spike Dudley in Tables Match..when none other than Brutal Bob Evans interfered and slammed Spike through a table. After the match, Bob went on a huge tangent, about how he and Johnny have hated TRP for years...how Bob spending thousands of dollars trying to put a rival promotion out of business (it clearly didn't work and never will). Simply, Bob was just being an angry person. At this point, it seems Bob and Johnny have joined forces to "invade" TRP, and take out everyone in their path. After that, Big Daddy Bravo appeared for the first time in several months, after suffering a leg injury. Big Daddy came out to back up Spike, saying he won't allow people like Brutal Bob to come into the PAL and try to tear down a house he built. I'm sure this war is far from over. We'll see what happens on April 10 in New Bedford...when Spike and Big Daddy battle Johnny and Brutal Bob in a Tag Team Tables Match!
Before the main event, Heavyweight Champion "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards appeared on the video screen. He said that he had to surrender the championship, because of his signed committment with another promotion, that has him traveling all over the world. He was sorry he had to make the decision, but it was best for him and the company that he give up the championship. He also said that there was a no better match to have the belt on the line than Stevie Richards vs. "The Epic" Mike Bennett...that lead up to the Main Event.
9. In a hard-fought battle, Stevie Richards defeated "The Epic" Mike Bennett to become the NEW Heavyweight Champion!
TRP IN THE NEWS PAPER
Submitted March 11th, 2009
- Look for a special interview with Hacksaw Jim Duggan in next weeks Fall River Herald News, as well as an article next Friday in the New Bedford Standard Times. Links to both articles will be posted here. Also, a special thank you to 103.7 Sports Radio, who has been covering our 28th Anniversary Event as well.
TRP HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION SIGNS CONTRACT??
Submitted March 4th, 2009
- Rumors are everywhere that TRP Heavyweight Champion "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards has just signed a 2 year contract with an international wrestling promotion. We are very proud of our champion, and Edwards has stated that he will issue a statement on March 20th, in Fall River, regarding his future in Top Rope Promotions and his reign as champion.
TRP NEWS UPDATE
Submitted March 3rd, 2009
- TRP Officials have just signed the first ever "Gold Rush Match", to take place on March 20th at The Anniversary in Fall River, MA. The Gold Rush is a new tradition we plan on having each year at the 28th anniversary event, and it is a 4-Way ladder match for a briefcase above the ring that contains two golden tickets. The tickets can be used for two title shots of the winners choosing, anytime in 2009! The 2009 Gold Rush will feature Jason Blade vs. Isys Ephex (w/ Sean Gorman) vs. Frankie Arion vs. "Straight Edge" Brian Fury
- Brand new TRP merchandise was ordered this weekend! Expect all new t-shirts and hoodies at The Anniversary event, as well as our website at the end of March!
TRP WEEKEND RESULTS
Submitted March 1st, 2009
Feb. 27th, 2009 - @ C.A. Center in New Bedford, MA
Officials: Rich Bass, Brian B. & Trevor Cabral
Announcer: Shawn Vincent
- "Straight Edge" Brian Fury pinned Jason Axe after a neck breaker.
- Johnny Anger defeated Jay Jaillet, while holding onto the ropes.
- Duke Bronson defeated Matt Taven with running lariat clothesline.
- TRP Tag Champs The Alden Brothers defeated Mike Bennet & Ryan Waters after Eric Alden pinned Waters.
- TNA Knockout Roxxi defeated lea Morrison (w/ Sean Gorman)
- Buck nasty (w/ Sean Gorman) lost to Freightrain in less than one minute, after an airplane spin.
- 2009 W.C. Rumble winner, The Guy lost to BK Jordan after interference from Mike Bennett.
- Jason Blade pinned Timmy Aight
- Isys Ephex defeated Spike Dudley in a Dog Collar match, after Johnny Anger interfered.
Feb. 28th, 2009 - Franklin, MA @ Elks Lodge
Officials: Rich Bass, Brian B. & Zach Carter
Announcer: Shawn Vincent
- Freightrain pinned Jason Axe after a banzai bomb.
- Mike Bennett defeated The Guy, in a Grudge Match.
- Johnny Anger pinned "Mass Appeal" Jay Jaillet
- Carlos Roselas pinned La Parka Dos, after a moonsault.
- The Alden Bros. defeated Duke Bronson & Isys Ephex (w/ Sean Gorman)
- Lea Morrison defeated barbie in a NO DQ Match, with her feet on the ropes.
- Ryan Waters (w/ Sean Gorman) was defeated by hometown wrestler Jared Gaw
- Jason Blade (sub. for Frankie Arion) defeated TRP Interstate Champion BK Jordan in a Brass Knuckles Match, but after the match, BK informed TRP senior official Rich Bass that he had singed a contract to defend the title against Frankie Arion, and not Jason Blade. Bk was then given back his Interstate Title.
HUGE VIDEO UPDATE & EVENTS UPDATED
Submitted February 13th, 2009
The video page has been updated with several videos including:
- 2009 Whaling City Rumble Winner, The Guy comments on his Interstate Title match with BK Jordan on Feb. 27th in New Bedford, MA
- Spike Dudley responds to Johnny Anger's "apology"
- 2009 Spindle City Rumble Winner, Shane Alden vs. TRP Heavyweight Champion, "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards, and the altercation after the match , as well as comments from Edwards.
- "Lebanese Prince" Jalil Salaam has signed to returned to Top Rope Promotions at our huge 28th Anniversary Event on March 20th in Fall River, MA!
-Wrestling legend Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake has just been added to the already stacked mega event on March 20th, featuring Current WWE Star Hacksaw Jim Duggan, ECW Original and WWE Star Stevie Richards and Spike Dudley taking on Johnny Anger in a Tables Match!
VIDEO UPDATE: JOHNNY ANGEL "APOLOGIZES"???
Submitted February 11th, 2009
| There is footage now online of Johnny Angel's "apology" to the fans of TRP and Spike Dudley. You can now view the video on youtube.com. Johnny & Spike Dudley are scheduled to compete against each other at our 28th Anniversary Event, LIVE at the PAL Hall in Fall River, MA on Friday March 20th. Tickets go on sale at Ultra Tan or by calling 508 525 1866 this friday! |
TRP FEBRUARY 7th RESULTS
Submitted February 8th, 2009
2/7/09 Creative Auction Center - Fall River, Massachusetts
Ring Announcer: Shawn O'Vincent
Referees: Rich Bass and Brian B.
1. "Straight Edge" Brian Fury defeated Matt Spectro with a neckbreaker.
2. In a two-out-of-three-falls match, Jason Blade defeated Isys Ephex two falls to one.
"Heavenly" Johnny Angel comes out to apologize for his actions during last month's Spindle City Rumble, where he attacked Spike Dudley for no reason at all. Johnny invited Spike to the ring to apologize and to try to make amends. Instead, Johnny attacked Spike again...this time, slamming Spike through a table. Johnny claimed he's been screwed by the referees and everyone else involved with TRP since he has been unable to win the Heavyweight Championship. Johnny said he will now be known as Johnny Anger. Johnny also viciously attacked Brian B. the referee, hitting him with a powerbomb.
3. "Mass Appeal" Jay Jaillet defeated J. Freddie Charlesbois by submission.
4. In a hard-fought championship match that lasted almost 20 minutes, "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards defeated Shane Alden by DQ, due to outside interference from Eric Alden. Eddie went after Eric several times during the match. Eric had enough of Eddie's antics, and jumped in the ring...which resulted in Shane being disqualified. After the match, the Aldens got into a heated argument, which led to some pushing and shoving. In anger, Shane challenged his brother to a match for next month's show to see who is the better Alden. If this match does happen, it will be only the second time ever that the Alden Brothers have wrestled each other (the first time was during the 2008 Spindle City Rumble, where the Aldens were the first two in the match).
5. Freightrain & The Guy defeated "The Epic" Mike Bennett & Ryan Waters in an impromptu tag team match. Before the match, Mike tried to get Guy to rejoin their group. The Guy answered by attacking his former friend, which turned into a two-on-one attack. Freight Train ran out to save the day and challenged Mike and Ryan to a match.
6. Matt Taven defeated Buck Nasty (with Sean Gorman) in less than 15 seconds.
7. Alexxis & Barbie defeated Mistress Belmont & Sammi Lane (with Sean Gorman).
8. "The Epic" Mike Bennett (substituting for an injured B.K. Jordan) defeated Frankie Arion in a Brass Knuckles match. Before the match, B.K. came out on crutches, saying he had a knee injury...and was told by his doctor and talent agent that he can't wrestle (B.K. was scheduled to defend the Interstate Championship). Mike Bennett was willing and able to step up to the plate to take the place of his long-time friend.
Upcoming TRP events:
2/27/09: Creative Auction Center, 2277 Purchase St., New Bedford,MA (Isys Ephex vs. Spike Dudley--dog collar match)
2/28/09: Elks Lodge #2136, 1077 Pond St, Franklin, MA
3/20/09': Police Athletic League Hall, 31 Frankin St, Fall River, MA (featuring Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Stevie Richards).
4/3/09: Fort Edward, NY
4/4/09: Bellingham, MA
TRP NEWS UPDATE JANUARY 26th
Submitted January 26th, 2009
Top Rope Promotions is gearing up for a busy February with three big events, kicking off on Saturday the 7th in Fall River, MA. The event in Fall River will be held at a new location, "The Creative Auction Hall" located at 360 Rhode Island Avenue. TRP will return to its usual Fall River home of the Police Athletic League Hall in March.
* TRP Heavyweight Champion "DieHard" Eddie Edwards will make his second title defense on February 7th when he faces current TRP Tag Team Champion Shane Alden. Alden receives this title shot after pulling the upset and winning the annual "Spindle City Rumble" on January 2nd in Fall River. Edwards has continued his torrid pace from 2008 into 2009 and he will be appearing on the next ROH Pay per View Taping this Saturday night in Chicago Ridge, IL. The internationally known Edwards will look to make another statement on February 7th by defeating one half of the tag champs in Fall River.
* TRP officials have finally heard from former TRP Heavyweight Champion Johnny Angel. Angel, who was one of the most popular stars in the companies history, turned his back on the fans of Fall River who have supported him for many years. In a short written statement, Angel said that he will be in Fall River on February 7th and that he will be making a statement. The letter also stated that Angel is to be known from this point on as "Raging Demon" John Angel.
* One person who is eager to run into Angel on February 7th is Spike Dudley. Spike was the victim of Angel's wrath on January 2nd after Angel was eliminated from the "Spindle City Rumble". Angel then jumped Dudley and did heavy damage on the outside, including using the guardrails, a steel chair and even the ring bell. Spike has been very quiet about the entire situation so far but everyone realizes that thing could explode on February 7th when Dudley looks to confront his former friend.
* TRP Interstate Champion BK Jordan will defend his title once again against Frankie Arion. These two have gone back and forth over the past several months and the result has continued to be Jordan doing anything he has to in order to emerge victorious. His ways of winning have included the use of Brass Knuckles. Now, on Febraury 7th, BK Jordan and Frankie Arion will meet one final time for the TRP Interstate Title and this time, the match will be a "Brass Knuckles" match.
* The feud between Jason Blade and Isys Ephex will come to a head on February 7th when the two meet in a 2-out-of-3 falls match. Each competitor holds a win over the other after their first encounter ended in a time-limit draw. Bragging rights will be on the line in Fall River.
* TRP newcomer Matt Taven has impressed in his early TRP matches and he has earned a spot on the roster. Taven, who has been a fan of Jason Blade's work over the past few years, has quickly become a fan favorite in both Fall River and New Bedford.
* TRP returns to New Bedford, MA on Friday, February 27th and makes its return to Franklin, MA on Saturday, February 28th.
TOP ROPE PROMOTIONS
Saturday, February 7th
Creative Auction Hall
360 Rhode Island Ave.
Fall River, MA
Doors Open: 6:45
Belltime: 7:30
FOR THE TRP HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP:
TRP Tag Team Champion Shane Alden challenges "DieHard" Eddie Edwards
BRASS KNUCKLES MATCH FOR THE TRP INTERSTATE CHAMPIONSHIP:
BK Jordan defends against Frankie Arion
2-OUT-OF-3 FALLS MATCH:
Isys Ephex vs. Jason Blade
Also featuring: Spike Dudley, Matt Taven, "Raging Demon" John Angel, TRP Tag Team Champion Eric Alden, Freightrain, The Guy and others
WHALING CITY RUMBLE RESULTS
Submitted January 10th, 2009
Top Rope PromotionsPresents: "Whaling City Rumble" - Friday Night 1/9/09
Live @ Creative Auction Hall in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Ring Announcer: Shawn O'Vincent
Referees: Rich Bass, Zac Carter, Trevor Cabral, and Brian Ballin
1. "The Hot Shot" B.K. Jordan pinned Frankie Arion to retain the Interstate Championship. B.K. hit Frankie with brass knuckles to get the win. B.K. and Frankie will battle in a Brass Knuckles Match on February 7 in Fall River with the Interstate Championship on the line.
2. Barbie defeated Luscious Latasha and Lea Morrison in a three way dance.
3. Tag Team Champs The Alden Brothers (Shane & Eric) defeated "The Epic" Mike Bennett & Ryan Waters in a non-title match.
4. Spike Dudley pinned Isys Ephex.
5. The Guy won the Whaling City Rumble (Royal Rumble-style battle royal) to earn a shot at the Interstate Championship on February 27 in New Bedford. The final two contestants were The Guy and his long-time friend and tag team partner, "The Epic" Mike Bennett. Bennett told The Guy to eliminate himself because Bennett is better and has more experience. While Bennett turned his back to brag to the crowd about how good he is, The Guy stepped over the top rope, but didn't hit the floor. The Guy then got back in the ring and tossed Bennett over the top rope...to the delight of the New Bedford crowd.
Upcoming scheduled TRP events:
February 7--Creative Auction Hall, 360 Rhode Island Ave. (next to Ocean State Job Lot) in Fall River, MA
February 27--Creative Auction Hall, 2277 Purchase St. in New Bedford, MA
February 28--Franklin Elks Lodge, 1077 Pond St. in Franklin, MA
SPINDLE CITY RUMBLE RESULTS
Submitted January 5th, 2009
- Quick results from Top Rope Promotions event at the PAL Hall in Fall River, MA on Friday, January 2nd:
* In a Triple Threat Match, "The Epic" Mike Bennett defeated "Straight Edge" Brian Fury and Ryan Waters
* Isys Ephex defeated Spike Dudley
* Jason Blade pinned "The Lebanese Prince" Jalil Salaam
* TRP Interstate Champion BK Jordan defeated Frankie Arion to retain the title
* TRP Heavyweight Champion "DieHard" Eddie Edwards beat Johnny Angel to retain the title
* TRP Tag Team Champion Shane Alden outlasted 33 other competitors and won the "Spindle City Rumble". Shane Alden will now get a shot at Eddie Edwards and his TRP Heavyweight Title on Saturday, February 7th at TRP's Fall River return.
Full Detailed results will be posted soon that include a full breakdown of Johnny Angel's sudden change in attitude.
TRP NEWSLINE 12/16
Submitted December 16th, 2008
- Top Rope Promotions will kick off 2009 in a big way with the annual "Spindle City Rumble" on Friday, January 2nd at the Police Athletic League Hall in Fall River, MA. Also on January 2nd, their will be rematches for both the TRP Heavyweight Championship and TRP Intersate Championship. TRP recently lowered ticket prices so be sure to make your plans now to be in attendance for what is sure to be a great start to the New Year for TRP.
*The on-going feud between Isys Ephex and Jason Blade rolls on in TRP. It all began when Ephex decided to make an impact in TRP by attacking Blade after he had challenged for the TRP Heavyweight Championship. In their first matchup, the two men battled to a time-limit draw. Their second encounter saw Ephex get the win, and then on Thanksgiving Eve, Blade evened things up be defeating Ephex. Both men were told to choose a partner for the December 5th event in Fall River. Ephex chose "The Epic" Mike Bennett and Blade chose Spike Dudley. The team of Bennett and Ephex came out on top in the tag team match when Ephex pinned Dudley. Now, both Ephex and Blade have agreed to choose each other's opponent for January 2nd. Blade has chosen Spike Dudley once again and this time he will face Ephex in a singles match. Blade is hoping that Dudley will be able to avenge the loss he suffered in the December tag team match. Ephex has made his choice for Blade's opponent as well and he has chosen "The Lebanese Prince" Jalil Salaam.
* New TRP Heavyweight Champion "DieHard" Eddie Edwards has been heard telling people he is very confident he will retain his newly won title in the rematch on January 2nd. Edwards ended the nearly one year reign of Johnny Angel and Angel will no doubt be looking to come up big and regain the title.
* Frankie Arion has reported that he is about 85% following the vicious attack by BK Jordan on Thanksgiving Eve in New Bedford. The attack on Arion's ankle caused Arion to miss his title shot at Jordan and his TRP Interstate Title on December 5th. Arion has said that not only does he expect to be 100% by January 2nd, but he will be looking for revenge and the gold on January 2nd.
* There has still not been any word from either Gino Giovanni or Big Daddy Bravo since the December 5th event that saw the men battle in a "Last Man Standing" match. Both men battled each other for over six months and the feud took alot out of each.
* The first list of names entered into the "Spindle City Rumble" have been announced and they are:
Jason Blade
"Straight Edge" Brian Fury
"The Lebanese Prince" Jalil Salaam
Freightrain
Ryan Waters with Sean Gorman
Isys Ephex
"The Epic" Mike Bennett
Buck Nasty
TOP ROPE PROMOTIONS presents:
The 2009 Spindle City Rumble
Friday, January 2nd
Police Athletic League Hall
31 Franklin Street
Fall River, MA
Doors Open: 6:15
Belltime: 7:00
NEW LOWER TICKET PRICES!!
MATCHES ALREADY SIGNED
Rematch for the TRP Heavyweight Championship: Johnny Angel vs. "DieHard" Eddie Edwards (c)
Rematch for the TRP Interstate Championship: Frankie Arion vs. BK Jordan (c)
"Pick An Opponent Match": Isys Ephex vs. Spike Dudley
"Pick An Opponent Match": Jason Blade vs. "The Lebanese Prince" Jalil Salaam
NEW HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION CROWNED!
Submitted December 9th, 2008
- Top Rope Promotions heads back into action with a big kick-off to the New Year on Friday, January 2nd at the Police Athletic League Hall in Fall River, MA. Last Friday, December 5th, the TRP Heavyweight Title changed hands as "DieHard" Eddie Edwards continued his torrid 2008 by defeating Johnny Angel to become the new champion. Edwards, a regular with Ring of Honor (ROH), and Pro Wrestling NOAH, ended Angel's nearly one year reign. Angel's rematch clause has already been exercised and that rematch will take place on Friday, January 2nd in Fall River, MA.
* Top Rope Promotions that it has reduced ticket prices starting with the January 2nd event. Everyone knows that times are tough right now and TRP is trying to do its part by cutting ticket prices down. All ticket pricing info can be found on the poster for the event located on the company's website @ www.topropepromotions.com
* We may have finally seen the end of the bitter feud between Gino Giovanni and Big Daddy Bravo. The war, which has raged on since late May, may have been settled on December 5th as Bravo defeated Giovanni in a Last Man Standing Match. What is next for both of these men after their long, hard battle?
* Sean Gorman has been absent at the last two TRP events in Fall River citing that he was disgusted by the city during his initial visit at the October 3rd event. However, Gorman has let TRP officials know that he will be back in Fall River at the January 2nd event and he will be introducing his next acquisition to Top Rope Promotions.
* Frankie Arion was unable to compete last Friday night in his chance to become the TRP Interstate Champion. Arion had defeated BK Jordan in a non-title match in October, thus earning the title match. However, at TRP's event on Thanksgiving Eve in New Bedford, Arion was brutally attacked by Jordan following his match. Jordan did damage to the ankle of Arion forcing Arion to miss the match last Friday. Arion has assured TRP officials that he will be ready to go and the title match he has been waiting for will take place on January 2nd in Fall River.
* TRP Tag Team Champions The Alden Brothers have been on quite a roll lately, defeating every team that has been put in front of them. TRP officials are looking to bring in some fresh tag teams to strengthen the tag team division. There has also been some rumblings in the locker room that some singles competitors may be looking to find a partner and make a run at the Tag Team Titles.
* The annual "Spindle City Rumble" will take place at the January 2nd event in Fall River. This match has become a yearly occurence in TRP and this year it will feature 31 wrestlers competing to earn a future title shot.
* Not to be outdone by Fall River, the "Whaling City Rumble" will take place at TRP's return to New Bedford, MA the following week on Friday, January 9th.
* Freightrain came to the aid of his opponent last Friday night, Buck Nasty as Nasty was once again being ridiculed by Lea Morrison. Freightrain was seen and heard telling Buck that he does not have to take the abuse from Morrison. It will be interesting to see what, if any of Freightrain's advice Buck Nasty takes. One thing that did come out of the event last Friday is that TRP officials have decided to suspend Lea Morrison for the January 2nd event, citing her repeated interference in matches as of late.
TOP ROPE PROMOTIONS
Friday, January 2nd
Police Athletic League Hall
31 Franklin Street
Fall River, MA
Doors Open: 6:15
Belltime: 7:00
MATCHES ANNOUNCED
A 31-Person Match-"The Spindle City Rumble" with the winner receiving a future title shot
Rematch for the TRP Heavyweight Championship: Johnny Angel challenges "DieHard" Eddie Edwards
Rematch for the TRP Interstate Championship: Frankie Arion challenges BK Jordan
More matches and Rumble participants to be announced soon!
ROSTER PAGE & EVENTS UPDATED
Submitted December 7th, 2008
- The Roster page has been updated.
- Events page has been updated
RESULTS; EVENTS UPDATED; NEW EPISODE OF TOP ROPE WRESTLING NOW ON YOUTUBE!!
Submitted December 6th, 2008
Top Rope Promotions
Friday night 12/5/08
Police Athletic League Hall
Fall River, Massachusetts
Ring Announcer: Shawn O'Vincent
Referees: Rich Bass, Trevor Cabral, and Brian Ballin
The event opened with a ten-bell salute in memory of the late "Mofo" Steve Bradley, who passed away suddenly earlier this week.
1. Interstate Champ B.K. Jordan defeated "White Lion" Jim Tanner in a non-title match.
2. Freight Train (aka Santa Train...dressed in a Santa Claus coat and hat) pinned Buck Nasty (with Lea Morrison).
3. Ryan Waters beat Matt Taven.
4. Tag Team Champs The Alden Brothers (Shane & Eric) beat The Guy & Scott Levesque in a non-title match.
5. Isys Ephex & "The Epic" Mike Bennett defeated Jason Blade & Spike Dudley.
6. "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards pinned "Heavenly" Johnny Angel to become the new Heavyweight Champion.
7. Big Daddy Bravo beat Gino Giovanni in a Last Man Standing match...that included brawling all over the PAL Hall. In the end, both men were down, but Big Daddy was able to get to his feet before the ten count.
- A brand new episode of Top Rope Wrestling is available in 6 parts onyoutube, by going to: www.youtube.com/user/piranha168
RESULTS; EVENTS UPDATED; NEW VIDEOS ADDED!
Submitted November 8th, 2008
Top Rope Promotions
Friday night 11/7/08
Police Athletic League Hall
Fall River, Massachusetts
Ring Announcer: Shawn O'Vincent
Referees: Rich Bass, Zac Carter, and Trevor Cabral
1. Buck Nasty won a battle royal to determine a challenger for the Heavyweight Championship later in the show. Other participants included Ryan Waters, Interstate Champ B.K. Jordan, "The Dynasty" Beau Douglas, Frankie Arion, Handsome B. Wonderful, The Bonecrusher, Craig Jameson, "The Epic" Mike Bennett, Tag Team Champs The Alden Brothers (Shane & Eric), The Guy, Isys Ephex, Heavyweight Champ "Heavenly" Johnny Angel, and Jason Blade. Gino Giovanni and Big Daddy Bravo were not part of this battle royal, because TRP officials wanted to keep them apart before their No Disqualification match. If Johnny Angel had won the battle royal, he would not have defended the championship tonight.
2. Spike Dudley pinned "The Dynasty" Beau Douglas.
3. Freight Train defeated Ryan Waters by countout. Ryan intentionally got himself counted out, because he was frustrated at Freight Train's humorous antics throughout the match. Before the match, Ryan said his new manager Sean Gorman was so disgusted with the Fall River crowd last month, he couldn't come back this time. However, it seems Gorman is out scouting for new talent to bring to TRP.
4. Interstate Champ B.K. Jordan beat Frankie Arion to retain the championship. A rematch has already been signed for December 5 in Fall River.
5. Tag Team Champs The Alden Brothers (Shane & Eric) defeated The Guy & "The Epic" Mike Bennett to retain the championship.
6. In a rematch from last month, Isys Ephex scored a major upset over 2008 Kowalski Cup Winner Jason Blade.
7. Heavyweight Champ "Heavenly" Johnny Angel pinned Buck Nasty (with Lea Morrison) to retain the championship. Throughout the match, Lea spent alot of time screaming and yelling at Buck. Later on, the referee was knocked out, and Lea decided to interfere. She ran into the ring with the championship belt, and demanded that Buck hit Johnny with it. Buck refused, and during their shouting match, Johnny rolled Buck up for the pin. After the match, Lea continued to scream at Buck, and once again slapping him in the face. Several faithful Fall River fans told Buck that he did not need her around anymore.
8. Gino Giovanni defeated Big Daddy Bravo by submission in a No Disqualification match. Both men wasted no time in brawling all over the PAL Hall...using numerous steel chairs and whatever else they could find as weapons. Gino wound up putting a plastic bag over Bravo's head, and choking him into submission with a steel chain. Three referees had to break up the fracas. When Bravo got himself together, he challenged Gino to a Last Man Standing match for December 5...and Gino accepted.
Upcoming TRP events:
Saturday 11/15: Elks Lodge in Franklin, MA
Saturday 11/22: Saint John's Gym in Clinton, MA
Wednesday 11/26: the former Lee's Golden Dragon Restaurant in New Bedford, MA
Friday 11/28: Adams-Turners Hall (aka Turn Hall) in Adams, MA
Friday 12/5: Police Athletic League Hall in Fall River, MA
www.topropepromotions.com
- Events page has been updated.
- Videos have been added to our youtube page, including our television show Top Rope Wrestling, which will now be vailable each month online!
RESULTS; FALL RIVER RETURN; SEVERAL NOVEMBER EVENTS HAVE BEEN ADDED
Submitted October 6th, 2008
Top Rope Promotions returned to its home at the Police Athletic League Hall in Fall River, MA on Friday, October 3rd. All of the TRP Champions were in action, although none of their titles were on the line as TRP officials had informed the champions that they would not have to defend their titles at the event, while not knowing who they would face that night.
In the evening's opening bout, TRP Heavyweight Champion Johnny Angel defeated Scott Levesque in a non-title match.
Ryan Waters, who is a former TRP Tag Team Champion, was in the ring next for a singles match with Vain. Following his introduction, Waters told the crowd that he wants to be taken seriously and is looking for singles gold in TRP. Waters stated that he found someone to help him with his goals and he then introduced his new manager Sean Gorman. Waters and Vain battled for nearly eleven minutes with Waters gaining the submission win with a Fujiwara armbar
The new TRP Interstate Champion BK Jordan was up next as he faced the very popular Frankie Arion in a non-title match. Frankie has quickly become a fan favorite with the Fall River fans and he did not disappoint as he picked up the upset win over Jordan. With this victory, Arion will now receive a shot at the TRP Interstate title at the next TRP event in Fall River on November 7th.
Up next was a mixed tag match with Buck Nasty teaming with Lea Morrison against the team of Spike Dudley and Taeler. Over the past several months, the alliance between Nasty and Morrison has been a very strained one. Buck has been on a losing streak and Lea has not been very supportive, even slapping Buck Nasty following his last three matches and leaving him in the ring. Throughout the match, a female fan sitting at ringside was in full support of Buck. During the match, the miscommunication between Nasty and Morrison continued, and in the end, Taeler pinned Buck after connecting with a kick meant for Morrison. After the loss, Lea once again berated Buck and slapped him once again. While leaving ringside, Morrison got into a verbal confrontation with the Buck Nasty fan at ringside. After about twenty seconds of screaming at each other, the fan shoved Morrison who went directly into the steel ring post back first. Security quickly hit the scene and removed the fan from the building as a stunned Morrison looked on
TRP Tag Team Champions The Alden Brothers were up next, facing the odd team of Scott Reed and The Kreeper in a non-title match. Before and during the match, The Kreeper was acting like a friend of The Aldens which of course bothered his partner Reed. The Aldens picked up the win by pinning The Kreeper
It was now time for the Special Attraction Match between The Guy and Bushwhacker Luke Williams. The Guy was accompanied by "The Epic" Mike Bennett at ringside and he immediately caught the attention of Luke. As Luke went for a DDT on The Guy, Bennett blatantly interfered causing a disqualification, and they followed with a beatdown on Luke. Luke then called for the microphone after gathering himself and he said he prefers tag team wrestling and he said he would get a partner to face The Guy and Mike Bennett later in the night. Bennett and The Guy agreed and the match was made for the Main Event
Following intermission, Luscious Latasha pinned Sammi Lane in a Bonus Women's Match
At "Summer Showdown" on August 29th, Jason Blade challenged Johnny Angel for the TRP Heavyweight Championship. After the grueling match which saw Blade defeated by Angel, Blade was attacked by Isys Ephex who came through the crowd. While standing over a prone Blade after the attack, Ephex stated that he was now in TRP to stay and he wanted to start with the big guns, one of which was Blade. So, the match was made and it took place here on October 3rd. The match was a back and forth battle as Blade was looking for revenge, while Ephex was looking to pick up a huge win over one of TRP's key players. The match went to the full fifteen minute time limit and it was officially ruled a draw. TRP officials are hoping sign a rematch between the two as soon as possible
Since the May 30th event in Fall River, the war between Gino Giovanni and Big Daddy Bravo has been getting uglier and uglier. Sneak attacks with chairs and brawl after brawl have taken place. At "Summer Showdown", the two men met in a singles match that ended with Bravo being disqualified for not breaking by the count of five while unloading on Giovanni in the corner. Because of that finish, TRP officials signed a rematch to be contested with "Relaxed Rules" which basically gave the referee discretion. Once again, the two unloaded on each other, and then finally unloaded on the referee causing a no-contest. Bravo then challenged Giovanni to a no disqualification match on November 7th, and Giovanni accepted.
In the night's Main Event, The Guy and Mike Bennett made their way to the ring. Then, the familiar theme song hit and Bushwhacker Luke Williams came out for the tag match, however he was alone. Then, the PAL Hall fans went wild as the theme music of Freightrain hit as he was chosen by Luke to be his partner. This back and forth tag match ended when Luke and Freightrain used the battering ram on both men, finally pinning The Guy.
As noted earlier, TRP returns to the PAL Hall in Fall River, MA on Friday, November 7th.
Already signed for November 7th:
Gino Giovanni vs. Big Daddy Bravo in a No DQ Match
Frankie Arion challenges BK Jordan for the TRP Interstate Title
Also appearing: Jason Blade, "The Epic" Mike Bennett, Isys Ephex, TRP Heavyweight Champion Johnny Angel, TRP Tag Team Champions The Alden Brothers and many more to be announced.
TRP WRESTLERS ON ROH PAY PER VIEW: FALL RIVER RETURN
Submitted September 22nd, 2008
TTop Rope Promotions is set to return to its home base at the Police Athletic League Hall in Fall River, MA on Friday, October 3rd. Appearing on October 3rd as a special attraction will be "Bushwhacker" Luke Williams.
EVENTS UPDATED
Submitted Septemeber 19th, 2008
The Events page has been updated.
SUMMER SHOWDOWN IS TONIGHT! LIVE IN FALL RIVER, MA
Submitted August 29th, 2008
Fall River tonight, August 29th, for "Summer Showdown IV". Two TRP
titles will be on the line, as well as a Kowalski Cup rematch and the bitter feud between Gino Giovanni and Big Daddy Bravo.
For the TRP Heavyweight Championship:
2008 Kowalski Cup Winner Jason Blade challenges Johnny Angel
For the TRP Interstate Championship:
BK Jordan challenges Freightrain
Grudge Match:
"G3" Gino Giovanni vs. Big Daddy Bravo
Kowalski Cup Tournament Rematch:
"The Epic" Mike Bennett vs. "Straight Edge" Brian Fury
Making his in-ring Fall River return, Spike Dudley vs. The Guy
Challenge Match:
Ryan Waters vs. Frankie Arion
Also featuring a six-person tag team match!!
Top Rope Promotions presents:
SUMMER SHOWDOWN IV
Friday, August 29th
Police Athletic League Hall
31 Franklin Street
Fall River, MA
Doors Open: 6:15 PM
Belltime: 7:00 PM
OPEN TRYOUTS
Submitted August 15th, 2008
Top Rope Promotions and The Lock up wrestling school will be holding a special open tryout, on Tuesday Sep 2nd at 6 PM. The tryout is open both to wrestlers with partial training, as well as those with no experience at all. Anyone intereted should email sricard@topropepromotions.com or call 508-525-1866 for further info. The Lockup is run by Matt Hyson (Spike Dudley) and he will be brining his 15+ years of experience to train you to be the best that you can be! Matt is very excited about the new fall class and hopes that anyone who has interest, reserves a spot today.
JULY 18th RESULTS; SUMMER SHOWDOWN UPDATE
Submitted July 19th, 2008
Top Rope Promotions returned to the Police Athletic League Hall on Friday for "Fan Appreciation Night". A loud and enthusiastic crowd was present as new TRP Tag Team Champions were crowned.
Full results of the event were:
* Frankie Arion made a strong showing by defeating TRP veteran The Kreeper
* In a mixed tag team match, Vain & Taeler defeated the team of Buck
Nasty & Lea Morrison. After the match, Lea verbally berated Buck for losing yet another match and before she left the ring, she slapped Nasty in the face
* Next was the "Freightrain Eating Contest" where Freightrain challenged anyone to face off against him in an Oreo eating contest. "The Strangler" Alex Payne took the challenge. Just as they were about to begin the competition, Freightrain announced that he had obtained the services of a special guest judge who turned out to be Spike Dudley, making his PAL Hall return. Throughout the competition, Payne was cheating as continually caught by Dudley. Frustrated, Payne clobbered Spike and he was then stopped by Freightrain. What followed next was an utter embarassment to Alex Payne and the full video of the Eating Competition will be available soon at www.topropepromotions.com
* "The Lebanese Prince" Jalil Salaam came out to tell everyone that his arch rival Jay Jaillett was not going to be there tonight. Salaam challenged anyone to face him and suddenly the music of Big Daddy Bravo rang througout the PAL Hall. Bravo stated that he had continued to look for Gino Giovanni who had clobbered him from behind with a steel chair over the past two months. Bravo said that since he could not find Giovanni, he wanted to fight someone and he accepted Salaam's challenge. Big Daddy earned the victory quickly by overpowering Salaam. After the match, Bravo once again called for Giovanni to come out and face him as he looked under the ring where Giovanni was hiding in June. As he looked under one of the sides, Giovanni appeared with a chair in hand and he went to nail Bravo from behind for the third straight month. However, Bravo caught Giovanni this time and cut him off. After a very brief physical altercation, Gino Giovanni left the ring, smirking and saying their battle would be on his terms
* In a match for the TRP Heavyweight Championship, BK Jordan challenged "Heavenly" Johnny Angel. The champion retained the title, battling through a bad knee and a hard fought challenge from Jordan
* In the Main Event, The Alden Brothers finally realized their destiny as they defeated their longtime rivals The Stroke in a Steel Cage match to become the new TRP Tag Team Champions. The Stroke gained an early advantage by locking one of The Aldens out of the cage. However, in the end, The Aldens overcame more adversity and emerged victorious
Top Rope Promotions returns to the PAL Hall in Fall River on Friday, August 29th for "Summer Showdown IV". Already announced for 8/29:
* 2008 Kowalski Cup Winner Jason Blade will challenge Johnny Angel for the TRP Heavyweight Championship
* "G3" Gino Giovanni and Big Daddy Bravo will finally square off face-to-face in a one-on-one matchup
* Spike Dudley will make his Fall River in-ring wrestling return!
* "The Strangler" Alex Payne will look for revenge when he challenges Freightrain for the TRP Interstate Championship
Also in action: "Straight Edge" Brian Fury, Frankie Arion, new Tag Champs The Alden Brothers, BK Jordan, Jalil Salaam, "The Epic" Mike Bennett and more to be announced!
FORMER TRP WRESTLER JUAN KING PASSES AWAY
Submitted July 15th, 2008
Juan "The Party Man" King, who wrestled for many years with Yankee Pro Wrestling and other organizations throughout his career, passed away over this past weekend. Below is information found on the New Bedford Standard Times web site. A fan favorite in the New Bedford and Fall River area for almost an entire decade, Juan King will leave behind not only many fans, but friends and family as well. We would like to pass along our condolences to Juan's Family and friends at this time.
Pugh: of New Bedford, Saturday, July 12, 2008, Juan E. "King," 51. Husband of Frances Curley Pugh. A calling hour will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, with a service at 10:30, at the PERRY FUNERAL HOME, 111 Dartmouth St., New Bedford. Burial will be in Rural Cemetery.
WHALING CITY FESTIVAL REUSLTS UPCOMING EVENTS
Submitted July 14th, 2008
Results of this years Whaling City Festival can now be found on our results page. Read who made their debut and also made theor return to TRP at last weekends events in New Bedford!
The road to this years annual Summer Showdown event is quite busy, new events have been added to the events page!
WHALING CITY FESTIVAL TIME CHANGES & UPDATES
Submitted July 10th, 2008
Just wanted to pass along some time changes:
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Friday @ 5:00pm
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Saturday @ 3:00pm
Saturday @ 6:30pm
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Sunday @ 12:30pm
Sunday @ 4:00pm
Also some updates:
Former NYWC Heavyweight Champion Dickie Rodz will make his TRP return on Sat. @ 3pm and both sunday events!
TRP Heavyweight Champion Johnny Angel will be appearing at the 6:30 pm event on Saturday!
Spike Dudley will also be making his return to TRP on this weekend's events as well.
KOWALSKI CUP UPDATE !
Submitted June 19th, 2008
Top Rope Promotions is pleased to announce that New England competitor and Kowalski student DC Dillinger will be replacing Antonio Thomas (who will be out due to commitments in Japan) in the 2008 Kowalski Cup.
Also, the first round tournament matches are set and they are as follows:
"The Epic" Mike Bennett (2006 Cup Winner) vs. Frankie Arion
"Straight Edge" Brian Fury vs. DC Dillinger
Jason Blade (FIP Tag Team Champion) vs. "The Exotic" Kristian Frost
BK Jordan (2007 Cup Winner) vs. The Winner of the 6/27 Battle Royal
As previously announced, the Battle Royal will open the event on
June 27th. Also on June 27th, there will be a Women's Tag Team match.
ANTONIO THOMAS OUT OF TOURNAMENT
Submitted June 12th, 2008
"The Promise" Antonio Thomas will be unable to compete at the 2008 Kowalksi Cup as he will be heading over to Japan to compete for All-Japan Pro Wrestling. TRP would like to wish Antonio the best of luck in Japan and we will look forward to "The Promise" returning to Top Rope Promotions in the future.
TRP will be announcing who will replace Thomas in the tournament very soon, along with the first round matches for the 2008 Kowalski Cup.
TOP ROPE WRESTLING EPISODE 3 NOW ONLINE!
Submitted June 10th, 2008
Top Rope Wrestling Episode # 3 is now online! Alexander Worthington III and Bobby Cruise call the action!
This month features:
- "Lebanese Prince" Jalil Salaam
- The return of Jay Jaillet
- TRP Title Bout: "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards vs. "Heavenly" Johnny Angel (c)
- A Special Edition of The G-Spot & more!
A streaming version of the episode is now available on our video page!
All episodes of Top Rop Wrestling are going to be hosted on veoh.com
To watch the entire episode all you need to do is sign up for an account on veoh.com and install the veoh Tv Player (its free and takes less than 2 minutes) and then you will be able to watch every monthly episode of Top Rope Wrestling, in its entirety!
Heres the link to the video. Its only a 5 minute preview, but after you create an account you can view the entire episode.
http://www.veoh.com/videos/v14177032FAKRPej8
KOWALSKI CUP ENTRANTS RELEASED
Submitted June 4th, 2008
- Top Rope Promotions will present the 3rd Annual "Kowalksi Cup" on Friday, June 27th at the Police Athletic League Hall in Fall River, MA. The Kowalski Cup is an Eight-Man, One- Night Tournament. The winner of the Cup will receive an automatic title shot at the TRP Heavyweight Championship at a future TRP event. The first seven participants have been announced and are listed below. As an added twist to this years event, there will be a Battle Royal that will open the event on June 27th. The winner of the Battle Royal will capture the eighth and final spot in this years tournament. The winner of the winner of the match will have their work cut out for them as they will not only have to go through the Battle Royal, but also three other matches to win the tournament, all in one night.
The previous winners of the Kowalski Cup were "The Epic" Mike Bennett (2006), and BK Jordan (2007).
This years entrants are:
* Jason Blade (FIP Tag Team Champion)
* "The Promise" Antonio Thomas
* BK Jordan (2007 Kowalski Cup Winner)
* "Straight Edge" Brian Fury
* "The Epic" Mike Bennett (2006 Kowalski Cup Winner)
* Frankie Arion
* "The Exotic" Kristian Frost
* The Winner of the 6/27 Battle Royal
Be sure to check back for updates on entrants of the Battle Royal as well as any other late breaking news on this years tournament!
BRAND NEW EPISODE OF TOP ROPE WRESTLING NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
Submitted June 3rd, 2008
- A brand new episode of Top Rope Wrestling will be airing this week on Comcast Channel 95 in New Bedford and Fall River this week! The episode will air tonight (tues.) in Fall River at 9pm tommorrow (wed.) in New Bedford at 9pm. In action this month are "Lebanese Prince" Jalil Salaam, the return of Jay Jaillet, a special edition of Gino Giovanni's "G-Spot" and the two out of three falls Heavyweight Title bout bewtween "Heavenly" Johnny Angel and "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards. Also, you will hear from several competitors in this years Kowalski Cup as well. Bobby Cruise and Alexander Worthington III call all of the action this month, on Top Rope Wrestling. Look for the episode online, later this week as well.
- The remaining names in this years Kowalski Cup will be released Wed. June 4th, right here on Topropepromotions.com
NEW KOWALSKI CUP INTERVIEW VIDEOS ADDED
Submitted June 2nd, 2008
New Interviews with Mike Bennett, B.K. Jordan & Brian Fury have been added to our video section.Shane Matthews asks each competitior their thoughts, on this years Kowalski Cup, taking place on June 27th.
NEW KOWALSKI CUP INTERVIEW VIDEOS ADDED
Submitted June 2ndt, 2008
New Interviews with Mike Bennett, B.K. Jordan & Brian Fury have been added to our video section.Shane Matthews asks each competitior their thoughts, on this years Kowalski Cup, taking place on June 27th.
BOBBY CRUISE RETURNS TO TOP ROPE PROMOTIONS
Submitted May 31st, 2008
As we announced recently, there have been some changes within
MAY 30th RESULTS
Submitted May 31st, 2008
- Top Rope Promotions returned to the PAL Hall in Fall River before a loud and enthusisastic crowd. The fans witnessed a Texas Death Match, a First Blood match and a 2 out-of 3 falls Heavyweight Title match as old feuds were put to rest while new ones were born. Also, the first entrants into the 2008 "Kowalski Cup" were announced. Full results of the show were:
The returning Jay Jaillett defeated Buck Nasty
"" Alex Payne & Mikko defeated Vain & Mr. E
"Lebanese Prince" Jalil Salaam pinned Jim Tanner
"G3" Gino Giovanni hosted an edition of the G-Spot with Big Daddy Bravo interrupting and later being layed out by Giovanni with repeated chair shots
The Stroke retained the TRP Tag Team Titles by defeating The Alden Brotehrs in a Texas Death Match
"Straight Edge" Brian Fury beat 2007 Kowalski Cup Winner BK Jordan
Bryce Andrews defeated longtime partner "The Epic" Mike Bennett in a First Blood Match
"Heavenly" Johnny Angel defeated "Diehard" Eddie Edwards two falls to one to retain the TRP Heavyweight Championship
Top Rope Promotions returns to the PAL Hall in Fall River on Friday, June 27th for Kowalski Cup 2008. Announced for the tournament thus far:
* FIP Tag Team Champion Jason Blade
* Brian Fury
* 2006 Kowalksi Cup Winner "The Epic" Mike Bennett
* 2007 Kowalksi Cup Winner BK Jordan
ANOTHER KOWALSKI CUP PARTICIPANT ANNOUNCED
Submitted May 29th, 2008
- More Kowalski Cup participants have been announced. Fan favorite "Straight Edge" Brian Fury has just been signed to appear on June 27th in Fall River, MA! A multi-time championship holder in New England, Fury hopes to make it past the other 7 competitors in this years Kowalski Cup.
INTERVIEW WITH HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION JOHNNY ANGEL
Submitted May 28th, 2008
- Jay Stevens recently conducted an interview with current TRP Heavyweight Champion "Heavenly" Johnny Angel. The interview can be read by clicking here.
KOWALSKI CUP PARTICIPANTS ANNOUNCED
Submitted May 27th, 2008
- The first three participants in this years Kowalski Cup have been announced. The first is Jason Blade. Blade a regular in both Ring of Honor and Full Impact Pro, has also worked for the WWE this year and is looking forward to his first appearance in this years Kowalski Cup! The second participant is no stranger to the Kowalski Cup, he is 2006 winner Mike Bennett! Bennett not only won the cup in 2006, but put Romeo Roselli to the limit in 2007, for the first ever U.S. title defense of the N.W.E. heavyweight title (at the time held by Roselli). Bennett also went on to make several appearances for the WWE in 2007 as well. The third man announced is 2007 winner BK Jordan! Jordan not only won the cup in 2007, but went on to make appearances for the WWE in a commercial as well as live on monday night RAW!