AS I SEE IT
Bob Magee
Pro Wrestling Between the Sheets
PWBTS.com
Wrestling yet again suffered another loss, as independent
wrestler Jeff Cannonball passed away Thursday after a
yearlong battle with ALS. Wife Terra Calaway and members of
the Guerriero family posted the news on social media
Thursday morning. It was reported by Sean Ross Sapp on the
In The Weeds podcast that he'd been told by an indie
promoter that Guerriero had one standing request when
booked: that he get a few minutes away on a show no matter
what, so he could say goodnight to his son.
Sadly, one of the shows in our Indies Helping part on this
blog helping below raised funds for Jeff's care.
The Wrestling Observer reported last Wednesday that WWE...or
more correctly, Kevin Steen/Owens assembled a nearly 40-
minute video with PAC’s friends sharing their memories of
him.
WWE first briefly honored (as Neville) PAC with a tribute
graphic and Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Bayley, and Becky Lynch
as well as others wearing armbands and mentions on the mike
by Corey Graves and Vic Joseph on WWE programming.
Then, last week, WWE released a 39-minute video with those
who knew PAC (Benjamin Satterley) speaking about how much
they loved and admired him, including comments from Kevin
Owens, Becky Lynch, Cody Rhodes, Bayley, Sami Zayn, Big
Cass, Penta and Rey Fenix, TJ Wilson (Tyson Kidd), William
Regal, Finn Balor, and Corey Graves.
Regal said: “With the exception of my family, there’s
maybe less than a handful of people in the world I thought
more of than Ben...He was the best, he was the absolute
best. My deepest condolences, especially to Natalie (PAC’s
wife) and his family. I’ll miss you forever, pal.”
Balor, one of PAC’s best friends, said about PAC: “Hey
mate, I just want to say: thanks for being a friend. I’ll
never forget meeting you for the first time on some
wrestling mats in the basement of a church in Newcastle when
we were just kids. And from there, we went on to be such
great friends...From our nights out in Japan, to our time
together in NXT, to traveling the world together with WWE,
to visiting my parents in Ireland, to visiting your wife and
your mum in Newcastle and having cups of tea together. “I
think our bond was so strong because we had such similar
upbringings, such similar values. We’d have the craic about
the football, we talked about ‘Father Ted,’ we talked about
pretty much everything except for wrestling. And you’ll be
with me everywhere we go. And like we would always say,
‘What a laugh, mate.’ What a laugh I had with you. I can’t
thank you enough. I love you, Ben.”
Notable in both AEW and WWE's tributes is how, beyond
anything he did in the ring, Benjamin Satterly was loved
above all for the human being he was, quiet and humble. Yet
at the same time, Satterly loved going out away from the
ring, dancing with his wife Natalie and friends ska and
reggae music.
Sami Zayn said he and PAC knew how much they cared for each
other, but he wants PAC to know how grateful he is for him.
"I just love you, bro. I’ll never forget you. I’ll never
forget the memories we had...Thank you. Just, thank you.
Thank you. You know, that’s what I don’t know if I ever
really got to express to you. I told you I loved you, you
told me you loved me. We knew the brotherhood, we knew the
bond, we knew all that stuff. But I don’t think I ever got
to thank you. So thanks, man. Thank you, buddy. Thanks for
everything.”
Owens said, (People like PAC) are going to a better
place. They’re in a better place.’ But from everything I’ve
heard about Andy (Butcher) and everything I know about Ben,
I’d say they’re the ones making it a better place now.”
Cody Rhodes disclosed in a recent Wrestletalk interview that
it was Kevin Owens’ idea to set up a camera backstage at
Smackdown two weeks ago for wrestlers to record tributes to
PAC. At that point, neither Rhodes (or Steen) had no idea
if these videos would be anything but personal therapy. WWE
finally decided to post the videos on YouTube.
The season of giving has begun, with the leaves turning here
in South Jersey, with pumpkin spice and Spooky Season
underway. College football and the NFL are in full
swing....Spirit Halloween is open, and people are buying
Halloween candy... some even for the neighborhood kids...
Mariah Carey just started playing in department stores, and
the first Holiday ad appeared on my TV.
That means that local independent wrestling promotions need
to to think about what efforts they can undertake to help
their communities during 2026's Holiday season....NOW.
Given the political climate, more help will be needed from
every private source possible to help the hungry, the sick,
the cold, the homeless, sexual/domestic violence victims,
animal welfare, and too many more.
There are already 106 shows/events scheduled in
64 companies in 19 states and 3 Canadian
provinces with 52 events already held with
$224,495.06 raised, 1,624 pounds of canned/
non-perishable food collected, 50 backpacks filled with
school supplies, at least 500 other assorted school
supplies, and 50 pounds of personal needs supplies for the
homeless.
* Mystery Wrestling/Fighting Back: Wrestling With Cancer
together presented the Infinite Rumble June 22-23 and again
set a record for the longest wrestling match in history;
while raising $33,106 CA/23,362.54 US for Fighting Back:
Wrestling with Cancer.
* Dream Pro Wrestling held The Outrunners Summer Vacation
show on July 24 in Louisville, KY, raising $7,181.41 to benefit IAamALS.org and Rebel Tanea Brooks
* Innovate Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on August 1
for Back To School Bash, collecting $3,000 of cash
donations and school supplies.
* Louisiana Wrestling Alliance returned to Scott, LA on
August 1 for Intro The Void, collecting at least 300 items
of school supplies for schools through Acadiana.
* Capital City Championship Combat returned to Ottawa, ON at
the Preston Event Center on August 14 for Fighting Back:
Wrestling with Cancer to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society
with Ortiz, Joseph Sawyer (fka Joe Gacy), raising
$101,373.97 US/$142,000 CN.
* Relentless Pro Wrestling returned to Garden Grove, CA on
August 15, benefited Roxy Astor's Wrestling is 4 the Dogs,
and The Good Pawject, with on-site opportunities for both
fostering and adopting new dogs into families.
* Championship Honor Wrestling returned to Springfield, TN
on August 15, distributing 50 backpacks full of school
supplies with a school supply drive.
* Midwest All-Star Wrestling returned to Mankato, MN on
August 15, to benefit Bravo Zulu Women’s House, a dedicated
sober living home for female veterans in recovery. As a
result, the house has been purchased on September 1.
* Wrestling for Warriors/Midwest Premiere Wrestling returned
to Ft. Wayne, IN on August 16 raising $1,850 to
benefit Make-A-Wish.
* Girl Fight Wrestling returned to New Albany, IN on August
16, with a school supply drive, collecting three bags and a
large box of school supplies for Scribner Middle School in
New Albany, IN.
* United Wrestling returned to West Hants, NS, Canada on
August 16, distributing back to school supplies to 46
children.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returned to Harrington, DE on August 22
to benefit the HPS Foundation, with $3,865 raised for
the HPS Foundation.
* Memphis Wrestling came to Tupelo, MS at the Tupelo
Furniture Market on August 21 raising at least
$20,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
* Mutiny Wrestling Federation returned to Springdale, AR on
August 22, collecting at least 50 pounds of personal needs
supplies for the residents of 7hills Homeless Center.
* Victory Pro Wrestling returned to Portland, CT on August
29, benefiting A Fight Against, raising $900 for funds and
awareness for cancer research.
* Rock Solid Wrestling presents Shake The Lake in Kirkland,
ON this August 29; raising at least $2,483.58 US benefiting Community Living Kirkland Lake.
* FLEX Wrestling returned to Syracuse, NY on September 2,
with a Toys for Tots table, allowing the local chapter to
collect donations directly from fans and supporters, well as
wrestling memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle.
* EMERGE Wrestling presented Stock The Shelves on Columbus,
IN on September 5, collecting 100 pounds of food for
the Love Chapel Food Pantry.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con came to Barrie, ON this
September 5, collecting 150 pounds of canned and non-
perishables for the local food bank.
* Wrestling for a Cause returned to Broken Arrow, OK on
September 5, raising $2,200 to combat childhood
cancer.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/ComicCon came to Kingston, ON this
September 12, collecting 127 canned and non-
perishables for the local food bank.
* FLEX Wrestling returned to Ithaca, NY on September 12,
with a Toys for Tots table, allowing the local chapter to
collect donations directly from fans and supporters, well as
wrestling memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle.
* Cottage Hills Wrestling Alliance returned to Alton, IL on
September 12 for a show as part of the annual Alton Pride
celebration.
* Wrestle Against Hunger returns to Tulsa, OK on September
13, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs.
* Pilgur Roh Brewing returned to Pottsville, PA on September
19 with Fightertainment, raising $500 to benefit Jeff
Cannonball.
* Pinfall Wrestling Association returned to Springfield, IL
on September 19 for Punching for Paws, raising $755 for
Animal Protective League.
* Magnum Wrestling returned to Ralston, NE on September 19,
raising $9,605 to benefit Nebraska Adaptive Sports.
* Neo Pro Wrestling (Ontario) returned to Niagara Falls, ON
this September 19 for the Jesse Scott Memorial Show with 161
pounds of non-perishable food collected for Project SHARE.
* Love Wrestling presented Quizplex on September 22 raising
$200 to benefit The Trevor Project.
* Canadian Wrestling's Elite came to Sudbury, ON this
September 22, collecting 10 pounds of food for the Sudbury
Food Bank and $40.
* Metro Pro Wrestling presented its annual Relay for Life
Cancer Benefit show on September 26 in Taylor, MI with
$45,000 donations to the American Cancer Society
Relay for Life.
* Magnum Wrestling participated in the Out of the Darkness
community walk for the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention on September 26, raising $1,105
* Independent Pro Wrestling returned to Brantford, ON this
September 26, collecting 40 pounds of non-perishable goods
for Project SHARE.
* House of Heat Pro Wrestling returned to Lafayette, IN on
September 26 with RVD and Kelly Kelly, raising $115 for MDA,
plus additional funds directly donated to firefighters.
* XWE Pro Wrestling returned to Nelsonville, OH on September
26, to benefit the Athens County Dog Shelter with financial
and "several bags" of dog food.
* GCW Charity Wrestling came to Shelbourne, ON this
September 27, collecting 150 pounds of canned and
non-perishables for the local food bank.
* FLEX Wrestling returned to the LECOM Event Center in
Elmira, NY on October 2 for Toys for Tots, with a Toys for
Tots table, allowing the local chapter to collect donations
directly from fans and supporters, well as wrestling
memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle. FLEX has already
helped raise over $200 in donations for Steuben,
Chemung, Schuyler, and Tompkins Counties.
* Showcase Pro Wrestling returned to Franklin, MA on October
3, raising $700 for Homes For Our Troops.
* IWF Wrestling returned on October 3 in Nutley, NJ raising
around $3,200 to benefit the Greater Nutley Cancer
Foundation.
* Ignite Pro Wrestling returned to Carterville, IL on
October 3 for Fight The Good Fight, raising $500 for Breast
Cancer Awareness.
* Crossfire Wrestling returned to St Catharines, ON this
October 3; partial proceeds will go to The Niagara Peninsula
Foundation for Children
* Wrestling for a Cause returned to Broken Arrow, OK on
October 3 raising money to combat childhood cancer.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con came to St. Thomas, ON
this October 3, collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* GCW Charity Wrestling came to Peterborough, ON this
October 4, with the weekend seeing a combined total of
186 pounds of canned and non-perishable food for
local food banks.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returned to Harrington, D0 on October
10, raising $4,680 for the family of a local child
in a coma.
* Timmy Global Health presented the 25th annual Timmy
Takedown show on October 10 in Kirklin, IN, raising $13,000 for Timmy Global Health, which works to engage
volunteers for global health for children worldwide.
* Afterglow Wrestling/Rebellious Wrestling Federation
came to Palm Springs, CA for Wrestling For Dogs on October
10, to benefit Animal Samaritans.
* Pro Wrestling Epic returned to Affton, MO on October 10,
partial proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network
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* Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on October
16, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs.
* Primetime Wrestling returns to Prince George, BC on
October 16 for its biggest show ever, proceeds support the
Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation
* Relentless Pro Wrestling returns to Stevenson Ranch, CA
on October 17, to benefit Breast Cancer Angels
* 365 Pro Wrestling returns to Goderich, ON on October 17 to
benefit the Hunter Costello Fun-dation.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to North Bay, ON
this October 17 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Gravenhurst, ON
this October 18 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* FLEX Wrestling returns to Elmira, NY on October 23, with a
Toys for Tots table, allowing the local chapter to collect
donations directly from fans and supporters, well as
wrestling memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle.
* One True Sport presents the fourth annual Fantasy Fight
Night on October 23 in Toronto, ON to benefit the Ladybird
Animal Sanctuary
* East Coast Pro Wrestling returns to Hillburn, NY on
October 24, to benefit the Community Food Pantry.
* Independent Pro Wrestling comes to Woodstock, ON this
October 24 to benefit VON Sakura House hospice.
* GCW Charity Wrestling Comic Con comes to Brockville, ON
this October 25 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* IWA Productions returns to Mt. Vernon, IL on October 31,
proceeds go to Deaconess, IL Crossroads Mammography
Department
* Stunt Cat and Friends Save Christmas Stunt Cat & Friends
Save Christmas returns to Dunsmore, PA on November 7 in a
live professional wrestling event to raise money for the
United Cerebral Palsy Angel Tree, which provides Christmas
gifts for children and adults with medical challenges.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns to Harrington, DE on November 7
to benefit Autism Delaware
* Community Championship Wrestling returns to Spartansburg,
SC on November 7 to benefit the Southeastern Children's Home
of Duncan, SC.
* Wrestling for a Cause returns to Broken Arrow, OK on
November 7, raising money to combat childhood cancer
* EGCW Wrestling presents Christmasmania on November 7 in
DeBary, FL; collecting canned/boxed foods.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Batawa, ON this
November 7 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* Wrestling From Burbank returns to Burbank, CA on November
8, collecting canned food items
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Lindsay, ON this
November 8 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* MMWA Pro Wrestling returns to St. Louis, MO on November 10
with a food drive.
* ISPW Wrestling comes to William Paterson University in
Wayne, NJ, on November 12 benefiting Pediatric Cancer.
* United Pro Wrestling returns to Scottsville, KY on
November 13 collecting toys for Toys for Tots of Allen
County
* IWF Wrestling returns on November 14 in North Arlington,
NJ to benefit the Michael Robert Cammett Memorial Foundation
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Newmarket, ON
this November 14 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Ajax, ON this
November 15 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* Wrestle Against Hunger returns to Tulsa, OK on November
15, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs
* No Holds Barred returns to Atlantic City, NJ on November
20 for Because The Night, raising funds for the Cannonball
Family
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Owen Sound, ON
this November 21 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* Independent Pro Wrestling returns to Brantford, ON this
November 21, collecting non-perishable goods for Project
SHARE.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Thornbury, ON
this November 22 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* LIVE Pro Wrestling & Portuguese Kids team up for Cojo's
Toy World annual Toy Drive event, presenting Wrestle Festa
(Dos) LIVE at The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub on
November 22.
* NEOPro Wrestling returns to Akron, OH on November 28,
collecting food for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Belleville, ON
this November 28 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* World of Hurt Wrestling returns to Bennington, VT on
November 28 for a Toys for Tots show
* Big Bad Boris of Love Wrestling will do a 40 hour stream-
a-thon on Love Wrestling Twitch on November 27-29 to the
Canadian Mental Health Association.
* Southern States Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on
November 28, collecting non-perishable food items, and
unwrapped toys for Hunger First.
* Ephesians Pro Wrestling comes to Rockwell, TX on November
28 in a toys for tots show
* UWC Pro Wrestling will return for its 32nd annual Toys for
Tots Show on November 29 in New Egypt, NJ, with admission a
new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.
* Ascend Pro Wrestling holds its Secret Slamta on November
29 in Norwood, OH
* Wrestling With Purpose presents December 4 in Pembroke, NC
for the Clash 4 The Kids Toys for Tots show.
* Generation Next Pro Wrestling returns to Cynthiana KY on
December 5 for GenNext Last Stand: Jingle Brawl benefiting
local families for Christmas.
* Total Wrestling Federation presents Wreck the Halls on
December 5 in Sacramento, CA, collecting toys for Shriners
Hospital
* APW returns to Statesboro, GA on December 5 for the
27th annual Steam Stampede Toys for Tots Dinner Show
* Wrestling for a Cause returns to Broken Arrow, OK on
December 5 with CHristmas Fight for RJ
* Stuff The Bus Panama City 14th annual Toy Drive in Panama
City, FL from December 6-16.
* AWARE/WrestleSouth presents The Battle For Freedom on
December 12 in Newton, GA, as a pro wrestling fundraiser
show for Georgia Innocence Project.
* MMWA Pro Wrestling returns to St. Louis, MO on December 12
with a food and toy drive.
* NTLL returns to Palmdale, CA on December 12 for its for
its annual Toy Drive show.
* Honor Among Wrestling presents Toys of Honor: Fight for
the Kids event in Le Claire, IA on December 12
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns to Harrington, DE on December 12
to benefit Toys for Tots
* Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on December
13, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs.
* United Pro Wrestling returns to Bowling Green, KY on
December 13th, to benefit Toys for Tots of Warren County.
* Winter Wonderslam returns to Pahrump, NV on December 20,
with toy giveaways.
* Three Legacies Wrestling presents the Fill Our Ring Toy
Drive from August 4-December 21 in Lancaster, PA
* Southern States Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on
December 26, collecting non-perishable food items, and
unwrapped toys for Hunger First.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Oshawa, ON this
December 27 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
So...indies, start thinking about what you can do now. If
you're aware of shows your local indie is scheduling this
Christmas season, let me know at the addresses below.
If you'd like to contact me, you can do so at my
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