Limitless Dojo Student Showcase May 28, 2021

After a long week at work it was nice on Friday to meet up with Mikey and head north for the 4th consecutive month to attend the Limitless Dojo Showcase. 

Once again we had a Chick-Fil-A drive in dinner, this place always does a fantastic job getting the long line through the drive thru quickly and effectively.  After dinner we checked out both Wal-Mart and Target for Mikey's figure hunt with nothing found.  Earlier in the day before we met up, Mikey stopped at the Target in Augusta where he located the Lawler and Volkoff figures.

We got into the show early because for the first time I was selling my book, "Limitless Wrestling: The First Five Years" in person at a show.  I sold 12 copies of the Black and White and the Five copies of the color that I brought.  

Honestly I am completely humbled that I sold that many and how well received the book as been.  I worked very hard on it for over a year and it's appreciated whenever anyone comments that they like my work.  I'm taking all the proceeds from tonight to replenish my supply for Limitless return in Yarmouth.

Tonight was the biggest crowd for a Dojo show because the indoor capacity and mask mandate was lifted effective May 24th.  Mikey and I sat front row off on the side away from everyone, which we felt more comfortable with.

It was great night of wrestling but before we get to the matches, let take a moment to recognize referee Eric Greenleaf who officiated every match on the card.  Not just tonight but at every Student Showcase. 

Ace Romero vs “Belfast Bulldog” Dave Dyer

Ace dominated the opening of the match punishing Dyer for costing him the match against Eric Johnson at last months show. Dyer made a comeback, but in the end Ace came out top getting the pin after a massive lariat. Post match Romero challenged that "Jivin' Jimmy Motherfucker" to a come out, however Alec Price made his entrance for his match.

“The Prize” Alec Price with Howitson Davis III vs Myung Jae Lee

An outstanding contest between Price and the debuting Lee. Myung Jae and few other tonight are from the Grapplers Anonymous school in Buffalo, New York where Limitless Champion Daniel Garcia trains. I was thorough impressed Lee and would love to see him come back.

This just might have been the match of the night, along with the Main Event. Lots high impact offense from both guys, with Lee almost getting the win on several occasions, however the Prize City OG got the pin after his busta kick.

Vinnie Moon vs “The Dyad” Sebastian Braun

Both students from Grapplers Anonymous, they had an excellent match with both shinning at times. I could see them both coming back in the future for more Dojo or Let's Wrestle cards. Moon reminded a bit of Curt Stallion. Moon got the pin after a uranage variation.

Adam Booker vs Jeremiah Richter with Howitson Davis III

Booker wanted Price but HD3 brought out his new charge, from Grapplers Anonymous Jeremiah Richter. Richter is a big guy, he's still finding his feet and how to take advantage of his 6 foot 6 advantage. On this night though the veteran Adam Booker go the submission victory with the Texas clover leaf.

Brian Milonas vs “Main Attraction” Mac Daniels

Milonas, the ROH star making having his first match in Maine since November 2018 at the ROH/New Japan show in Lewiston. This was his first match in front of a crowd of any size since February 2020. Milonas dominated the opening of the match until Daniels chop blocked his leg taking the big man off his feet and working him over for a while. Milonas battled back and got the pin after and earthquake splash.

Alexander Lee & “Dweller of the Depths” Dylan Nix vs “Big Cat” Tyler Adams and Konnor Hex

Lee's feud with Adams continued for the third straight show, this time a tag team affair with Dylan Nix and Konnor Hex joining the fray.  Adams wanted to get his hands on Lee from the get go, but Lee tagged Nix in denying Adams his chance.  Eventually the two did square off and when the referee's back was turned Lee got into his Magic Murder Box, wrapping a chainsaw blade around his fist striking Adams in the face scoring the three count. 

Eric Johnson with Dave Dyer vs Perry Von Vicious

Johnson was originally slated to wrestle Malik Logan tonight, who was unable to attend the show. Johnson assumed he was going to have the night off, however Let's Wrestle GM Johnny Torres advised him that an opponent had indeed signed to fight Johnson.

Perry Von Vicious made his way to the ring. Johnson had Dyer at ringside constantly attacking Perry while Johnson distracted the referee. Johnson got the pin after a tiger driver. Ace ran out into the ring and wild pull apart brawl erupted leading to the locker room clearing to separate the two.

Kirby Whackerman vs Jessie Nolan

Whackerman seemed to take all of Nolan's offense like it was joke, even when it was effective and hurt him.  This frustrated Nolan who, after hitting eat da feet and a spear and Whackerman kicked out, was screaming at referee Eric Greenleaf in the corner when she was rolled up for the three count.  

MSP: Aiden Aggro & DangerKid vs The Competition: Champ Mathews & Connor Murphy

Excellent match between two of Maine's all time top tag teams. I would love to see this without the roof height restrictions. Both teams dominated at times during the match, both teams are very polished and have very effective double team maneuvers. Personally I was rooting for The Competition to get the win, but MSP hit their finish on Murphy picking up the win.

This was the fourth match between the teams, with MSP have a 3 - 1 lead. I feel this feud is a long way from being over

It was a great night of wrestling and it's always fun to go to the matches.  A return date for the Limitless Dojo Student Showcase was not announced.  However earlier in the day It was announced that Limitless would be returning to the AMVets in Yarmouth, Maine on June 26th, the entire card will be a mystery.  I cannot for this show! 

Thank you for reading, please leave a comment, check out my other posts, and if you want like my blogs Facebook page.  You can also head over to Amazon and pick up a copy of my new book Limitless Wrestling: The First Five Years, or any of my other books as well.  

Until next time!!

Signed Trading Cards: Doug Gilbert, Masha Slamovich

 In this post we look some cards that I added to my collection. 

Doug Gilbert

This card is from Japan, a 1999 Baseball Magazine (BBM) card of Doug Gilbert under the "Nightmare" Freddy Krueger gimmick that he has used since 1992, and last used in 2015.  In this card he was working for IWA Japan.  I first mailed this card to Gilbert on October 5, 2016 and I got it back in May of 2017 but he had signed the case and not the card.  I mailed it back to him asking if he could sign the card and not the top loader that I use to protect it during shipping on August 15, 2017, I got it back signed on May 11, 2011.  Yes 3 years and nine months later.  

Masha Slamovich

I bought these cards direct from her via her twitter.  They were released in March 2021 and are apart of the Raw Deal Indy Card Game.  

Thank you for reading, please leave a comment, check out my other posts, and if you want like my blogs Facebook page.  You can also head over to Amazon and pick up a copy of my new book Limitless Wrestling: The First Five Years, or any of my other books as well.  

Until next time!!

Signed Cards: Finn Balor, Dakota Kai, & Jeff Hardy

In this post we look at some more through the mail success from this year.

Finn Balor

The first card is from the 2011 Baseball Magazine (BBM) Champions set.  The middle card is from the 2017 Topps Heritage set, and the third card is dated Topps 2018 and is number P-12, along with a bio it advertises looking for 2019 Topps cards.  I don't know where I got it.  

I mailed these to the performance center on March 11, 2021 and got them back on April 5th.  Balor's signature isn't the greatest, but he is consistent with it.

Dakota Kai

This card is from the 2019 Topps Women's Division card set.  I mailed it to the Performance center on March 19, 2021 and got it back on April 21st.  

Jeff Hardy

The card on the left is from the 2003 Fleer WrestleMania XIX card set, the card on the right from the 2010 Tristar TNA New Era card set, it is also Hardy's TNA Debut card.  I mailed these on March 2, 2021 and got them back on May 1st.  

Thank you for reading, please leave a comment, check out my other posts, and if you want like my blogs Facebook page.  You can also head over to Amazon and pick up a copy of my new book Limitless Wrestling: The First Five Years, or any of my other books as well.  

Until next time!!

Signed Trading Cards: JTG, The Coach, & Joey Abs

In this post we look at some more through the mail success I had this year.

JTG

This card is from the Topps 2011 WWE set.  I mailed the card on March 19, 2021 and got it back less than two weeks later on March 31st.  He also wrote, "thank you for your support" on the back of the card.

The Coach

This card is from the 2005 Topps WWE Heritage set.  I mailed it on March 18, 2021 and got it back on March 29, 2021.  

Joey Abs

This card is from the 2001 Fleer WWF WrestleMania set.  I mailed it on March 18, 2021 and got it back on April 14th.  It's and interesting place he chose to sign the card. 

Thank you for reading, please leave a comment, check out my other posts, and if you want like my blogs Facebook page.  You can also head over to Amazon and pick up a copy of my new book Limitless Wrestling: The First Five Years, or any of my other books as well.  

Until next time!!

Book: Limitless Wrestling: First Five Years NOW AVAILABLE!

My new book, Limitless Wrestling: The First Five Years is now live on Amazon and available for order!  In fact on May 5, 2021 it ranked as high as number 3 for Amazon Best Sellers in the Wrestling Book category!

The book is over 400 pages and features over 200 images between photographs and graphics from show posters.  It has profiles of over 300 wrestlers that have competed in a Limitless ring as well as profiles of ring announcers, managers, and referees.  Results, win/loss records, and interesting facts as well as fan reviews of every Limitless show and more.

This book is a passion project that took me a year to complete.  I went back and re-watched shows, listened to the Limitless podcast, as well as other podcasts, to gather information about shows, wrestlers, and more.  I want to thank Randy Carver for answering my enormous amount of questions over the last several months.  I want to thank all the wrestlers that I reached out too via email, Twitter, and Facebook for responding to my numerous questions so I could write their profiles as accurately as possible.   I want to thank the photographers, both professional and amateur that allowed me to use their photos in this book. 

This book is self published using Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing.  I wrote this book and did all the layout and cover design and had help with editing by my buddy Brandon.  It is available in two version, Black and White and Color with the Color editions are on premium white paper. You can find them on Amazon at the links below.  

On Amazon the B&W is $15.95 and the Color is $54.95.  However I will be selling the B&W copies in person at all Limitless shows that I attend for $15.00 and if someone wants a signed copy from me $5 additional for shipping.  

The color editions I will be selling for $40 in person, and $5 additional for shipping.  As I used Amazon to print the books in order to publish them I have to set the price a certain percentage above the printing cost, at $54.95 I make 18 cents royalty.  The printing cost is over $30.  If you would like a color copy they are print to order and it takes 2.5 to 3 weeks for them to arrive to me before I can then ship it to you.  You can email me or reach me at my social media's to order. 

Black and White Edition

Color Edition

These images are from my proof copy of the book, yours will not have the gray line across the cover.

Thank you for reading, please leave a comment, check out my other posts, and if you want like my blogs Facebook page.  You can also head over to Amazon and pick up a copy of my new book Limitless Wrestling: The First Five Years, or any of my other books as well.  

Until next time!!