IZW Continuing in the Tradition of Mid-South
Posted: Oct 30th 2011 By: mikeiles
Impact Zone Wrestling ? Halloween Hangover
Saturday November 5, 2011 @ 7pm (ET)
Impact Arena in Lawton, Oklahoma
Live on the GFL Combat Sports Network at GFL.tv
Not since Mid-South Wrestling has a wrestling promotion been able to capture the imagination and attention of the wrestling crazed fans of the South Central region. But that has all changed as Impact Zone Wrestling (IZW) based in Lawton, Oklahoma has picked up the mantle and traveled down the same exciting path that Mid-South laid the foundation for in the mid-1980s. With strong babyfaces and rugged, convincing heels, IZW is not the cartoonish sports entertainment that you might run across on your evening cable. IZW is a throwback to the days of strong regional territories that infused the 1970s ? 1980s professional wrestling scene.
On November 5, IZW will be presenting its latest iPPV, Halloween Hangover on the GFL Combat Sports Network at GFL.tv at 7:00pm ET. For fans new to IZW there are many convenient ways to watch previous events and catch up on all the storylines and characters. IZW has several FREE shows up at GFL.tv ( a weekly series that airs every Saturday night) including former PPVs and has a tremendous amount of content on its YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/IZWOklahoma. The first thing that jumps out at the viewer is how visually clean and crisp the show is. The productions values of IZW are second to none on the Independent scene. The company puts great importance on the presentation of the product and it adds enormous value to the overall television show.
After watching IZW for only a few minutes you come across another fact and that is the high level caliber of wrestlers on the roster. The IZW locker room is loaded with pros that can have a great match with a broomstick. Most of the top Independent stars from Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri and other neighboring states fill up the lineup of most IZW cards. Probably the most well-known wrestler is ?The Shooter? Brent Albright. Most fans are familiar with Albright, as a former WWE Superstar on Smackdown!, Gunner Scott. Albright is a former NWA World Champion, ROH veteran and two-time OVW Heavyweight Champion. One of the best grapplers in the world, the most striking thing about watching Albright in IZW is seeing how many fellow IZW wrestlers meet his standards of excellence in the ring. Albright?s opponent at Halloween Hangover, ?The Real Deal? Aaron Neil is a mainstay for IZW as a 4-time IZW Heavyweight Champion and one of the foundational pieces of the company. Neil, resemble a young ?Dr. Death? Steve Williams, with the power and stature of a military tank. The Albright/Neil feud is one of the hottest angles going because of the believability and realism of the storyline. You won?t find a more genuine, old school style pro wrestling angle than this.
Then there?s guys like IZW Impact Division Champion Michael Barry who is the consummate heel, reminiscent of a young Ted DiBiase. A brash villain that can stir the crowd into such a frenzy, many times Barry has had fans try to come over the guardrail to get a piece of him. Barry knows how to push buttons and makes a connection with fans that most wrestlers will never have. Then there?s the current IZW Heavyweight Champion Jermaine Johnson who resembles the Mid-South version of Butch Reed, a dynamic, brash, flashy heel who can not only sing it but bring it in the ring, as his ladder matches in IZW have proven. A fighting champion for sure, Johnson has carried the strap since November 2010. Double D is another wrestler who brings out real emotion in fans. The consummate babyface, D is a high flyer, but can also go hold for hold with any cruiserweight in the world. D was voted 2010 Superstar of the Year and it?s because of his in-ring work and his storylines. D has been in two blazing storylines back to back coming off of a feud with Johnny Z and now in a current feud with Johnson over the IZW strap. IZW does a great job mixing realistic angles and feuds with athletic wrestling and creates memorable stories and characters that have legs and keep their ardent fanbase coming back.
Now is a great time to be a professional wrestling fan. With so many affordable options, IZW should be at the top of any discerning consumer?s list. A well-kept secret inside of Oklahoma for several years now the cat is out of the bag. The next big thing on the national wrestling scene is Impact Zone Wrestling out of Oklahoma. If you are a fan of the old Mid-South, or the current NWA Hollywood, OVW, ROH and FCW you need to check out IZW. You won?t be disappointed. The production values are great, the wrestling is tremendous and the storylines are believable and the antithesis of cartoonish gimmicks. This all adds up to an entertaining show.
Don?t miss the most exciting iPPV of the fall when IZW presents Halloween Hangover on Saturday, November 5 on GFL.tv. This star-studded event will also be streamed live to the GFL Roku Channel, iPhone, iPad and the latest Droid mobile devices and of course all Internet-connected computers.
To learn more about all things IZW related, visit us at any of these online locations.
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/IZWOklahoma
Website: izwrestling.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ImpactZoneWrestling
Twitter: @IZW_Oklahoma
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Spotlight in History
- 1967 Brute Bernard def. Bull Curry for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 1974 Jose Lothario def. El Gran Markus for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 1987 Eric Embry became the WCCW World Light Heavyweight Champion
- 2008 Dustin Heritage def. Kenny Campbell for the IZW Impact Division Title
- 2008 Impact, Inc. (Johnny Z & Bernie D) def. Nathan Sensation & Striker for the IZW Tag Team Titles
- 2008 Shawn Sanders def. Kevin Morgan for the OECW Heavyweight Title
- 2008 Martin Justice became the OECW Southwestern Champion
- 2009 3rd Rail def. Maniac Mike for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 2009 Maniac Mike became the SWCW Hardcore Champion
- 2014 J. R. Orullian & Running Wolf became the NAW Tag Team Champions
- 2014 The Trenchcoat Mafia (Ryan Reed & Billy Ray [1st]) def. J. R. Orullian & Running Wolf for the NAW Tag Team Titles
- 2014 The Trenchcoat Mafia (Ryan Reed & Running Wolf) became the NAW Tag Team Champions
- 2020 Dimitri Alexandrov def. O’Brien for the ASP Heavyweight Title
- 2025 Michael H became the NAW Openweight Champion
- 2025 Jupiter Jones def. Frankie Lee for the RDW Iron Man Title
- 2025 Sgt. Hartman def. Floyd Maystorm for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
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- 09-13 1967 Brute Bernard def. Bull Curry for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 09-13 1974 Jose Lothario def. El Gran Markus for the WCCW Texas Brass Knuckles Title
- 09-13 1987 Eric Embry became the WCCW World Light Heavyweight Champion
- 09-13 2008 Dustin Heritage def. Kenny Campbell for the IZW Impact Division Title
- 09-13 2008 Impact, Inc. (Johnny Z & Bernie D) def. Nathan Sensation & Striker for the IZW Tag Team Titles
- 09-13 2008 Shawn Sanders def. Kevin Morgan for the OECW Heavyweight Title
- 09-13 2008 Martin Justice became the OECW Southwestern Champion
- 09-13 2009 3rd Rail def. Maniac Mike for the SWCW Hardcore Title
- 09-13 2009 Maniac Mike became the SWCW Hardcore Champion
- 09-13 2014 J. R. Orullian & Running Wolf became the NAW Tag Team Champions
- 09-13 2014 The Trenchcoat Mafia (Ryan Reed & Billy Ray [1st]) def. J. R. Orullian & Running Wolf for the NAW Tag Team Titles
- 09-13 2014 The Trenchcoat Mafia (Ryan Reed & Running Wolf) became the NAW Tag Team Champions
- 09-13 2020 Dimitri Alexandrov def. O’Brien for the ASP Heavyweight Title
- 09-13 2025 Michael H became the NAW Openweight Champion
- 09-13 2025 Jupiter Jones def. Frankie Lee for the RDW Iron Man Title
- 09-13 2025 Sgt. Hartman def. Floyd Maystorm for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 09-13 2025 Floyd Maystorm def. Sgt. Hartman for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 09-14 2007 Dane Griffin def. Montego Seeka for the UWF06 Light Heavyweight Title
- 09-14 2007 Dane Griffin became the UWF06 Texhoma Champion
- 09-14 2013 Team Bull (The Bronze Bull & Bobby Starr) def. What Wrestling Should Be (Jermaine Johnson & Jordan Jacobs) for the IZW Tag Team Titles
- 09-14 2013 The Oakhurst Fire Mafia (Chief Mike & Keebler) def. The P. I. N. K. Nation (Ray Martinez & Tommy Toops) for the SRPW Tag Team Titles
- 09-14 2019 MVP def. Chavo Guerrero, Jr. for the WCR Heavyweight Title
- 09-14 2024 Original Renegade became the NAW Openweight Champion
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- 09-14 2024 Pastor Brent def. Daniel Aaron Michalles for the WAH Hunger Dojo Title
- 09-14 2024 Jean-Claude def. Eddie LeVaughn for the WAH Heavyweight Title
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- 09-14 2024 Jeb Bingham def. Jastin Taylor for the BCW Heavyweight Title
- 09-15 1969 The Medics (Medic #1 & Medic #2) def. Alberto Torres & Ramon Torres for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
- 09-15 1980 Junkyard Dog & Terry Orndorff def. The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts) for the MSW Mid-South Tag Team Titles
- 09-15 1986 Black Bart def. Chris Adams for the WCCW World Title
- 09-15 2007 Sudden Impact (Sudden Impact 1 & Sudden Impact 2) def. Texas, Inc. (Bernard Funk & Tim Rockwell) for the ComPro Tag Team Titles
- 09-15 2007 Anthony Jackson def. AWOL for the ComPro Heavyweight Title
- 09-15 2007 Shane Morbid def. Justin Lee for the ComPro Oklahoma X Division Title
- 09-15 2012 Double D def. Aaron Neil for the IZW Heavyweight Title
- 09-15 2018 Chavo Guerrero, Jr. def. MVP for the WCR Heavyweight Title
- 09-15 2019 Chaz Sharpe def. James Southard for the ASP Inter-County Title
- 09-15 2023 Jastin Taylor def. Sam Stackhouse for the BCW Heavyweight Title
- 09-16 1975 John Tolos def. Al Madril for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 09-16 1988 Michael Hayes & Steve Cox def. The Samoan SWAT Team (Fatu & Samu) for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
- 09-16 2005 Lily McKenzie def. Chiquita Suzuki for the SRPW Womens Title
- 09-16 2006 Michael Barry def. Aaron Neil for the IZW Heavyweight Title
- 09-16 2006 Ryan Davidson became the IZW Impact Division Champion
- 09-16 2017 Paige Turner def. Erica for the IZW Womens Title
- 09-16 2017 Skyler Fayden def. Riker for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 09-16 2017 Big Smooth & Zakk Sinizter became the UWE Tag Team Champions
- 09-16 2022 Shane Taylor def. Johnny Bedlam for the TexPro Heavyweight Title
- 09-16 2023 Red James def. Ozzy Hendrix for the EPW Internet Television Title
- 09-17 1979 The Spoiler & Mark Lewin def. Kerry Von Erich & Bruiser Brody for the WCCW Texas Tag Team Titles
- 09-17 2004 Bobby Dalton def. Shane Morbid for the SRPW Hardcore Title
- 09-17 2008 Michael Faith became the TCB Heavyweight Champion
- 09-17 2008 High Society (Al Farat & Thomas Trump) became the TCB Dual Kombat Champion
- 09-17 2008 Michael Faith became the TCBW Heavyweight Champion
- 09-17 2008 High Society (Al Farat & Thomas Trump) became the TCBW Dual Kombat Champion
- 09-17 2010 Dane Griffin def. Cody Jones for the NWA-OK Texoma Title
- 09-17 2010 Aerial Assault (Ky-ote Joe & Montego Seeka) became the NWA-OK Oklahoma Tag Team Champions
- 09-17 2010 Michael Faith def. Dane Griffin for the NWA-OK Oklahoma Heavyweight Title
- 09-17 2016 Mr. Nasty def. Brian Breaker for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 09-18 1967 Chati Yokouchi & Togo Shikuma def. Danny Hodge & Skandar Akbar for the TSW United States Tag Team Titles
- 09-18 2005 Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch def. The Hurricane & Rosey for the WWE RAW World Tag Team Titles
- 09-18 2005 Ric Flair def. Carlito for the WWE Intercontinental Title
- 09-18 2015 Sons of Texas (Moonshine Mantell & Killer McKenzie) def. The Imperialists (Charlie Haas & Griffin) for the NWA-TXO Tag Team Titles
- 09-18 2021 Thrash def. Jermaine Johnson for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
- 09-18 2021 Reed def. Thrash for the WFC Hometown Heroes Title
- 09-18 2022 Fuel def. Koko for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 09-18 2022 Fuel def. Koko for the UWE Apex Title
- 09-19 1979 Mike Sharpe, Jr. def. Mike George for the MSW Mississippi Title
- 09-19 1982 David Von Erich def. Bill Irwin for the WCCW Texas Heavyweight Title
- 09-19 1988 The Samoan SWAT Team (Samu & Fatu) def. Michael Hayes & Steve Cox for the WCCW World Tag Team Titles
- 09-19 2014 Simply Irresistible (Matthew Palmer & James Johnson) def. The Dark Circle (Mace Malone & Apoc) for the NWA-TXO Tag Team Titles
- 09-19 2015 Loaded Guns (Jon Cross & Brandon Walker) def. The Rising (Riker & Abel) for the UWE Tag Team Titles
- 09-19 2015 Brian Breaker def. Clint Cassidy for the UWE United States Title
- 09-19 2015 Zakk Sinizter def. Anarchy [2nd] for the UWE Heavyweight Title
- 09-19 2015 Jon Cross became the WFC Heavyweight Champion
- 09-19 2019 MVP became the WCR Imperial Champion
- 09-19 2020 Pastor Brent became the WAH Heavyweight Champion
- 09-19 2021 Maui Mike def. Thrash for the ASP Mid-American Title
- 09-19 2021 Brixton Barricade def. Brandon Barricade for the ASP All Time Title
- 09-19 2021 Malik Mayfield def. Jerome Daniel Griffey for the ASP Livestream Title
- 09-19 2021 Double D def. Jerome Daniel Griffey for the ASP 5-Star Title
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Who was Michael Barry's valet in Bristow the night he lost the NWA Oklahoma Title to Brandon Groom?