[Slamtech]

PLEASE NOTE: DATE & LOCATION CHANGE FROM 10/18 to 10/19 and from WRJ, VT to Lincoln, RI. Sorry for the inconvenience.

TNA Talent Director Terry Taylor will be returning to the area with another great seminar on Sunday, October 19 at Slamtech inside the Pro Wrestling Training Center at 55 Conduit St. in Lincoln, RI. The seminar is scheduled from 11am - 3pm.

If you've never been to one of Terry's seminars, this is a great way to learn and be in front of a TNA decision-maker. Terry has been instrumental in the careers of most young TNA talents as well as HHH, Shawn Michaels, and Chris Jericho. You will have an opportunity to "strut your stuff" in front of one of TNA's top office staff.

While this is not an official TNA tryout, it's a great way to wrestle for and pass an audition tape to Terry in a much more intimate way than a cold mailing. All skill levels, as long as you're in the pro wrestling business, are invited to attend.

The investment for this great event will be $75 IF PAID BY OCTOBER 11. If paid on October 12 or later, the cost is $100. There is a paypal tab on www.slamtechwrestling.com and all major credit cards are accepted. If you prefer to pay by money order, please contact Bob Evans at slamtech2000@yahoo.com and get the mailing address.

We encourage everyone in the business who hasn't taken a Terry Taylor seminar to make the investment in themselves and take the plunge. It's well worth the time and money.

Thank you
Bob Evans
www.slamtechwrestling.com

[Jazzo]

It's a shame that this is being sold as psuedo TNA tryout, an opportunity to give Terry Taylor your tapes, etc., etc. Terry Taylor has a lot more to offer than his position at TNA. It's almost unethical to hire him for a seminar and then use his position at TNA as the primary selling point. That's not why Terry Taylor does seminars.

[MAV]

Jazzo wrote:

It's a shame that this is being sold as psuedo TNA tryout, an opportunity to give Terry Taylor your tapes, etc., etc. Terry Taylor has a lot more to offer than his position at TNA. It's almost unethical to hire him for a seminar and then use his position at TNA as the primary selling point. That's not why Terry Taylor does seminars.

Jeez...I coulda sworn the ad read....

Slamtech wrote:

While this is not an official TNA tryout, it's a great way to wrestle for and pass an audition tape to Terry in a much more intimate way than a cold mailing. All skill levels, as long as you're in the pro wrestling business, are invited to attend.

Anyone looking for a career in wrestling who wouldn't bring a tape and some pictures of themselves for a high ranking official in a larger wrestling organization wouldn't be too serious about their career. I see no way you could construe any of that as unethical. That's how you would approach advancing in any career, not just wrestling.

You are correct in your assertion that Terry Taylor has a lot more to offer than just being a point of contact in TNA though. In talking to guys and gals who have attended other people's seminars and his, the by and large opinion is that his are the most hands on, thorough and offer the most. If you're going to hit one seminar at all, this would be the one.

[Jazzo]

MAV,

I think you miss my point. Of course all the boys should take advantage of the situation. I am more than a little uncomfortable, however, with hiring someone to do a seminar and almost exclusively promoting it as a way to get into TNA. What do you think, "WHILE this is not an official TNA tryout" means (wink, wink)? The point that you might actually learn something is secondary in Slam Tech's post and demeaning to Terry Taylor. But, of course, he's used to being demeaned.

[MAV]

Jazzo wrote:

MAV, I think you miss my point. Of course all the boys should take advantage of the situation. I am more than a little uncomfortable, however, with hiring someone to do a seminar and almost exclusively promoting it as a way to get into TNA. What do you think, "WHILE this is not an official TNA tryout" means (wink, wink)? The point that you might actually learn something is secondary in Slam Tech's post and demeaning to Terry Taylor. But, of course, he's used to being demeaned.

What would you suggest...that Slamtech not mention that he works for TNA or his capacity there?

You put yourself out in front of guys that can help you. Terry Taylor can help you both with your work and if you impress him with your career. That is in no way demeaning...it's the truth.

Mav

[Beesting]

I've been to 1 Terry Taylor seminar, and myself and other will agree, it is well worth $75.00!

[Jazzo]

Oh come on. The post starts with "TNA Talent Director" not former NWA, WWE and WCW superstar. Everything in the post is about getting yourself over with TNA. I firmly believe it's a sleazy way to operate.

[Del Toro]

Jazzo wrote:

Oh come on. The post starts with "TNA Talent Director" not former NWA, WWE and WCW superstar. Everything in the post is about getting yourself over with TNA. I firmly believe it's a sleazy way to operate.

The post starts with "TNA Talent Director" because that's what he is.

Why wouldn't you post the guy's current position in the business?

If someone ran a basketball camp with Danny Ainge, don't you think they would start it off with,
"Boston Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge"?

Yes, Terry Taylor worked for the WWE & WCW, but he currently works for TNA. Yes, Terry Taylor is a hell of a talent and knows a lot about this business. If you go to that seminar you will learn a lot and the added bonus is that Terry Taylor works in the TNA office. What's so bad about promoting that? This business is all about getting better and putting yourself in a better position and that is what this seminar is all about. Your post is ignorant and vindictive and carries no water...

[MAV]

Jazzo wrote:

Oh come on. The post starts with "TNA Talent Director" not former NWA, WWE and WCW superstar. Everything in the post is about getting yourself over with TNA. I firmly believe it's a sleazy way to operate.

1) Is that not what he does for a living? Furthermore, I don't see how him working for TNA somehow devalues his employment and achievements elsewhere. If anything, it enhances it.

2) The post mentions how he's aided the career of other, non-TNA wrestlers.

3) No offense...but why shouldn't it be about at least in part getting over with TNA? He works there and helps coordinate the talent. What better opportunity are you going to have to impress someone who might be able to better your career?

When you apply for a job somewhere, you don't ask to speak to the janitor...you want to speak to the guy in charge of hiring people. Terry Taylor is one of those people. If you impress him live at a seminar and a spot in TNA opens up, who is he more likely to speak up for- a guy he actually knows something about or some guy he saw on a video tape?

4) Open Challenge: Imagine yourself promoting this seminar. Write up how YOU would advertise it.

[the_truth]

MAV wrote:

That is in no way demeaning...it's the truth. Mav

Sorry. It's not me. Never had a red mohawk hair cut. But I agree with the general Statement. Say this were in corporate world and Bill Gates we're giving a Seminar (remove the fact that he's semi-retired now). You would bill him as the CEO and Chairman of Microsoft, not Former C++ programmer and former Quality Control Director. You would list his current position.

[DavidDeacon]

I wish I had a wrestling career to further, I haven't even started one. Otherwise I'd sign up.

[enforcer]

Jazzo wrote:

Oh come on. The post starts with "TNA Talent Director" not former NWA, WWE and WCW superstar. Everything in the post is about getting yourself over with TNA. I firmly believe it's a sleazy way to operate.

You're an idiot.

[DavidDeacon]

enforcer wrote:

Jazzo wrote: Oh come on. The post starts with "TNA Talent Director" not former NWA, WWE and WCW superstar. Everything in the post is about getting yourself over with TNA. I firmly believe it's a sleazy way to operate. You're an idiot.

And a troll.

[wrestlefan1985]

Jazzo wrote:

Oh come on. The post starts with "TNA Talent Director" not former NWA, WWE and WCW superstar. Everything in the post is about getting yourself over with TNA. I firmly believe it's a sleazy way to operate.

Okay, it gets to a point were you just can’t take some of these ass-clowns seriously anymore and you just have to laugh. So let’s have some fun… Never fear, the Burning Hammer C.S.I. Team is on the scene. The crime… Being a spineless wimp that posts slanderous things about EPW.

The Burning Hammer C.S.I. Team (No affiliation with the real Burning Hammer staff or the real C.S.I.) has put together a profile of what kind of person would commit such a crime. Who is ‘Jazzo’????

They would be male, between the ages of 22-26 years old. This individual has a gripe with EPW, or more specifically, the owner. This person would have previously attended a Terry Taylor camp at one of the local schools (probably EPW) with the expectation that Terry would be interested in them and look to sign them to a contract. They were very disappointed when he did not contact them after the camp. They have had a minimum of 3 different user names on the Burning Hammer, probably more. They change their screen name any time it appears someone is too close to figuring out who they are. The fact that they created the ‘Jazzo’ screen name on 7/31 was not a coincidence. They intended all along on harassing EPW that weekend during their three event run. They created the screen-name, quickly posted 3 - 4 innocuous postings on other topics thinking they could fool everyone then, they started their attack on EPW. They will post cocky attacks, yet in person would be timid and never speak this way…

Did I hit the nail on the head? I think this is probably very close to the mark.

[TimKilgore]

Quote:

I think this is probably very close to the mark.

You are a clever one, why mark has TWO meanings in that post.

I doubt very highly EPW cares what this person is saying on the board, anyone who wants to go to this seminar will not be swayed by a person saying that Terry Taylor is mis-represented.

[The Big Shill]

From everything I have heard, Terry Taylor does a great job with these seminars and really cares about helping young talent improve. Too often I see area workers who won't take a seminar like this because they think they are already "stars." If you are a wrestler and serious about the business, you'll sign up and do it early.

[dancinfool]

wrestlefan1985 you are a GENIUS! Perfect profile...suspect number one is...











That's right folks, the unforgettable eXiled Championship Wrestling (XCW) superstar, Ed "Lightning Bolt" Johnson

In my book, until it can be proven otherwise, this is our guy. He has a long history with Bob Evans and his promoter, Dave Allos, HATES Terry Taylor.

[wrestlefan1985]

TimKilgore wrote:

Quote: I think this is probably very close to the mark. You are a clever one, why mark has TWO meanings in that post. I doubt very highly EPW cares what this person is saying on the board, anyone who wants to go to this seminar will not be swayed by a person saying that Terry Taylor is mis-represented.

I'm sure EPW doesn't care. Nobody should. This was just a PSYCH 101 profiling experiment for fun. I'd love to know how accurate I was, but if I got it right, 'Jazzo' would never be man enough to admit it.

[Firebird7478]

wrestlefan1985, I don't know if you've ever seen the BBC show, "Wire in the Blood", but if Robson Green ever leaves the show, I'm sure you'd fill in nicely in the role of Dr. Tony Hill.

[eastman]

I remember when we brought Terry in and in the next weeks I saw 2 of the guys from the clinic on TNA.

Brandon Thomaselli
Joe Doesring

[Jazzo]

This is going to be a GREAT event!

[DavidDeacon]

Either the troll has changed his tune or is being sarcastic.

Either way, get back under your bridge.

[Jimmymerlot]

I strongly reccomend anyone serious about this business attend this seminar. Its a learning experience of a life time. In all my years in this business, I've never come across a man who's so passionate about knowing how to work the right way. Terry's a true professional and a class act, and you all stand to learn a lot from him. Take it from me, do this camp and learn from a true professional. If you don't attend, you'll regret it and you'll have to look inside yourself and ask if you're really serious about making it. Because if you were, you should want to do as many of these camps as possible. I commend Bob Evans for caring enough to bring in these guys to help out.

[Jazzo]

I am def going to attend if EPW Champion, The Giant Kongo gives a talk on conditioning.

[Ricky Vazquez]

Jazzo wrote:

I am def going to attend if EPW Champion, The Giant Kongo gives a talk on conditioning.

I hope he does! His hair used to be really dry and frizzy. A lot of people with that problem could use a talk from him about conditioning!