SWA Grad Mattias Wild, signed to WWE Contract.

I am very happy to report that SWA Grad (Jan. 2007) Mattias Wild was just offered a WWE developmental contract. Matt attended the recent FCW tryout camp in Florida and was offered a contract by WWE.

Matt is the first SWA grad to be signed by WWE, and I could not be happier for him. Mattias is living proof that hard work, talent, and some great training (I've got to steal some credit) pay off. It will likely be a few months before all the paper work and his visa is processed but I look forward to seeing Matt perform on FCW TV, and eventually WWE TV as well. Congratulations my friend you definitely deserve this.

Lance Storm

TNA: One Last Stand

I was hoping to write a bigger article about the TNA: ECW Themed PPV, because I am getting bombarded with questions, but I've got a very busy schedule for the next week, so I'll just address this here and now.

I was asked if I would be interested in taking part in the TNA: One Last Stand PPV. I think it was big of them to extend me the offer, considering my general opinion of the TNA product, and want to I thank them for that, but I will not be taking part.

I feel it would be hypocritical of me to work the show, considering my out outspoken views of the TNA product. I have a great deal of respect for the boys who will be working the show as well as the great workers on the TNA roster, but I have no desire to be a part of the TNA creative process. As for ECW, One Night Stand in 2005 was my farewell and am content in letting sleeping dogs lie.

Lance Storm

RIP: Gene Kiniski

I want to offer my condolences to the family and friends of Gene Kiniski who passed away earlier today (April 14th) at the age of 81. I did not know Mr. Kiniski well but was fortunate enough to have met the man and get to work with him on one occasion. I've talked to a few people today and there is a chance that the match I had with Gene (a 6 Man Tag) was his last match.

In February of 1992 Chris Jericho and I teamed with Gene Kiniski to face Bob Brown, Gerry Morrow, and Don Callis. Gene worked a couple matches that night so I'm not positive ours was his last but that is the general belief. I wrote about the match in a commentary (Nov. 21, 2000) which I've re-posted. You can click on the link below to check it out.

Lance Storm

Check out the commentary: HERE

Chris Kanyon: 1970 - 2010

It is with great sadness that I offer my condolences to the friends and family of Chris Kanyon, who passed way over the Easter weekend. I wasn't close to Chris but I did have the pleasure of knowing him and getting to work with him in both WCW and WWE. I believe we only had one match against each other but we did tag on a couple occasions and he was always a lot of fun to be in the ring with.

Due to the fact that I did not know Chris well, I won't be doing an in depth Tribute style commentary, but I did want to mention his passing and offer my condolences, he will be missed.

Lance Evers

RIP "Dr. Death" Steve Williams

I want to offer my condolences to the family and friends of “Dr. Death” Steve Williams who passed away last night at the age of 49. I did not know Dr. Death well but was fortunate enough to have met the man and get to work with him on two occasions. I wrote about the matches we had together, in a commentary (July 15, 2008) and I think that commentary sums up my thoughts on Steve Williams as well as anything I could write here. To read the commentary click the link below.

Lance Storm

Check out the commentary: HERE

Jim Cornette Apologizes

I just read an amazing commentary written by Jim Cornette, and I want to plug it here to make sure as many people read it as possible. The commentary is available at JimCornette.com and is in my opinion a absolute must read.

I was very fortunate during my career to work with Mr. James E. Cornette, first in SMW back in 1994 and again in OVW in 2005. Cornette is a very polarizing figure in this business and there are those who would say that he is a "loud mouth, opinionated, hothead", and others who would be more apt to call him an "outspoken genius". I've gotten to know the man over the years, and I thinks it fair say he is both. The thing his critics overlook is that while JC is very much an opinionated hothead, once you get past him calling you a "Mouth breathing, knuckle dragging, bumble fuck" he's usually right!

Go check out his new commentary please. No one loves the sport of Pro-Wrestling more than Jim Cornette and in this commentary he makes a very uncharacteristic apology to fans, and offers to make a contract with them for the future.

Lance Storm

Check out the commentary: HERE

D.H. (Harry) Smith visits SWA: Nov. 2007

I was very fortunate to have Harry Smith stop by SWA for a visit. Harry took part in a few of my regular training sessions in order to get some extra ring time. This afforded my current students a great opportunity to work with Harry and learn from him. Harry has a great work ethic and attitude and is always welcome at Storm Wrestling Academy. Harry has a ton of talent and my studetns can't thank him enough for his willingness to work with them .

Photo of Harry at SWA:

D.H. (Harry) Smith at: wwe.com

Lance

I've Been Added to WWE Alumni Section

I was quite happy to discover that WWE has added me to the Alumni section of their website. They've posted career highlights, a bio, and photos. They also plugged Storm Wrestling Academy, which I thought was very nice. They did make one slight error though. When they list my Title history they mention that I held the ECW Tag Team titles 3 times, the WWE Tag Team Titles 4 times, but only state 1 WCW US Title run when I actually held that title 3 times. You can check out WWE's Alumni Section by clicking on the link below.

Thanks,
Lance

WWE Alumni