Well hello everyone, it’s your absolute favorite, and my favorite columnist here on UBWWrestling.com, me, Rumor Man Pete. Folks, lets not waste any time and let’s get down to business. We have so much to cover; between the return of UBW, Backyard Brawl, Ajax taking on Big Poppa Peepers, a hardcore title up for grabs and so much more, people are a buzzing and doing stupid things. With these stupid things I bring to you this edition of Rumor Man Pete’s rumors…
- Former UWA Heavyweight Champion, and all around heavyweight Big Daddy Johnson failed to wrestle at this past week’s house show in Joliet, Illinois. According to my sources well inside the UBW, Johnson fell asleep backstage after taking advantage of the free catering from classy restaurant chain, Waffle House. When Johnson failed to appear to the gorilla position, employees and staff went looking for the superstar who had locked himself in a dark, dark closet. Unable to find him, UBW officials noitifed police, who found Johnson upon arrival. Police determined no sober person could have consumed such a high amount of waffles and hash browns and later determined he must of have been smoking marijuana.
Johnson was arrested and later released on $500 bond. UBW officials, once again could not be reached.
- Former UBW Superstar Gino Knoxx was spotted in East Des Moines during the Iowa State Fair. I personally asked Gino if he was going to be at Backyard Brawl 4. Knoxx responded say, “I don’t wanna give away anything, you’ll have to watch and see.” After chatting a tad longer I told him I’d see him at Brawl 4 to which he confirmed, “it will be awesome.”
- According to the folks at E!, El Que has been passed up for the new role in “El Lucha Star” the Miramax flick due out in 2011. The person to whom is being rumored to take his spot? Rising UBW masked superstar, The Package. This could lead to some interesting conversations at UBW events.
- Gregory Stevens was cited for drinking and driving leaving the UBW Press Conference that was held on August 16th in Des Moines, Iowa. Stevens was driving a red radio flyer tied to a 89′ Buick sedan. The driver of the sedan, former UBW Hardcore champion, and alumni, Eddie, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, more notably, Tylenol for Children. Eddie’s claim of being a father where laughed off by the arresting police.
- Josh Burns will be arraigned on embezzlement charges being made by the accusing UNICOM party. At one time Joshua Burns ran the lucrative IBW after selling it for a substantial sum in 2005. It is believed that Burns, very much a self described “against the power” kinda guy, embezzled anywhere between $99 - 250,000 in a three year period.
- Plans for a Chris Benoit memorial show have been shot down yet again by UBW officials.
- Pyro’s career is said to be on pause. According memo’s obtained from Championship Committee meetings, Pyro could very well be the last Albuquerque Champion of our time once again. Rather than have current Champion The Fallen retain, UBW officials feel that having Pyro win, then skip town with the title would be a much better idea. According to the laid out storyline, Pyro would win the title at Backyard Brawl 4, announce he was quitting and take the title with him. The title and Pyro, however, would still be part of the UBW. It is believed that Pyro and the respected title would be off screen for 5-6 months until Pyro would make a return against the then World Champion.
- And finally, I’ve got big news on what the Crash Test Dummy’s previous jobs include. And one of them is quite the shocker! What is it? Bitch, you’re gonna have to wait til’ next week.
Until next time…
Rumor Man Pete
