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OUTSIDE THE ROPES SEPTEMBER 2008
NWA/IZW "Outside the Ropes" September 2008 article
For years, G.Q. Gallo was known as a top contender in Impact Zone Wrestling, traveling around the country and overseas to compete with the top wrestlers in the world. But one accolade was suspiciously absent from his resume: the IZW Heavyweight championship. Gallo finally earned the gold in an incredible effort during a five-way title match. Gallo had a hand in all four eliminations and his effort in the match should have left no doubt that he is the best in NWA Impact Zone Wrestling
today.
And yet, the man who proudly proclaims himself as 'The Institution of Professional Wrestling' has not carried himself as the best thusfar. Despite successful title defenses against Lawrence Tyler and Hawaiian Lion, the two most successful former-champions in IZW history, Gallo has had Navajo Warrior evade him to the point that of a role reversal where Gallo as champion has been chasing the challenger
The history between G. Q. Gallo and Navajo Warrior stretches further back than any two men in NWA Impact Zone Wrestling as the two have been tag champions, business partners, rivals, brothers, teacher/student, and more, but at this point, the IZW Board of Directors cannot afford to let them be opponents.
Before the title match began on July 15, 2008, Steve King established the rules and he made it clear that anyone from the back or anyone previously eliminated that actively interfered with the match would be suspended indefinitely. While emotion took over after Gallo outsmarted Navajo Warrior and pinned him, Navajo earned his suspension by brutalizing both Gallo and Jay Garland after his elimination. There is no question for the Board. Navajo Warrior should be suspended, and he is.
Unfortunately, enforcing the suspension has been another effort altogether. Navajo Warrior has purchased entry for the past few events, using the opportunity to twice blindside Gallo during the show. The only way to prevent his interference seems to be to schedule a match between him and Gallo, a decision which could cause the IZW Board of Directors to lose some of its authority.
Right now, this three-way power struggle has put the Board, Gallo, and Navajo Warrior at a stalemate, which greatly benefits Navajo Warrior. While Gallo exhausts himself in title defenses, always weary of another sneak attack, Navajo can sit back and scout his matches.
More importantly, Navajo Warrior is forcing G. Q. Gallo to do his dirty work for him by presenting an ultimatum: in order to have a match to settle their differences, Gallo himself must get Navajo permanently reinstated.
If he cannot, then there will be no title match between Gallo and Navajo Warrior. And Gallo will never feel like a true champion. And Navajo will never wrestle in IZW again. But the IZW Board of Directors would uphold absolute power.
For years, G.Q. Gallo was known as a top contender in Impact Zone Wrestling, traveling around the country and overseas to compete with the top wrestlers in the world. But one accolade was suspiciously absent from his resume: the IZW Heavyweight championship. Gallo finally earned the gold in an incredible effort during a five-way title match. Gallo had a hand in all four eliminations and his effort in the match should have left no doubt that he is the best in NWA Impact Zone Wrestling
today.
And yet, the man who proudly proclaims himself as 'The Institution of Professional Wrestling' has not carried himself as the best thusfar. Despite successful title defenses against Lawrence Tyler and Hawaiian Lion, the two most successful former-champions in IZW history, Gallo has had Navajo Warrior evade him to the point that of a role reversal where Gallo as champion has been chasing the challenger
The history between G. Q. Gallo and Navajo Warrior stretches further back than any two men in NWA Impact Zone Wrestling as the two have been tag champions, business partners, rivals, brothers, teacher/student, and more, but at this point, the IZW Board of Directors cannot afford to let them be opponents.
Before the title match began on July 15, 2008, Steve King established the rules and he made it clear that anyone from the back or anyone previously eliminated that actively interfered with the match would be suspended indefinitely. While emotion took over after Gallo outsmarted Navajo Warrior and pinned him, Navajo earned his suspension by brutalizing both Gallo and Jay Garland after his elimination. There is no question for the Board. Navajo Warrior should be suspended, and he is.
Unfortunately, enforcing the suspension has been another effort altogether. Navajo Warrior has purchased entry for the past few events, using the opportunity to twice blindside Gallo during the show. The only way to prevent his interference seems to be to schedule a match between him and Gallo, a decision which could cause the IZW Board of Directors to lose some of its authority.
Right now, this three-way power struggle has put the Board, Gallo, and Navajo Warrior at a stalemate, which greatly benefits Navajo Warrior. While Gallo exhausts himself in title defenses, always weary of another sneak attack, Navajo can sit back and scout his matches.
More importantly, Navajo Warrior is forcing G. Q. Gallo to do his dirty work for him by presenting an ultimatum: in order to have a match to settle their differences, Gallo himself must get Navajo permanently reinstated.
If he cannot, then there will be no title match between Gallo and Navajo Warrior. And Gallo will never feel like a true champion. And Navajo will never wrestle in IZW again. But the IZW Board of Directors would uphold absolute power.
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