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Sunday, January 3, 2100

More About Me

Since the, "About Me" section of this blog is limited to a specific amount of characters, I decided to write a post that discusses more about what I have done in the pro-wrestling industry, beginning with when I first started in it and leading up to now.

Technically, I started back in the 1990s, contributing to, "Pro Wrestling Illustrated" and then, "Pro Wrestling Torch". In 1997, I contributed to The Official Website of the NWO. That same year, I briefly published my own newsletter, "The Wrestling Express".

In 1998, I taught myself how to design websites, and served as a consultant for various independent promotions. That next year, I worked as a website designer/maintainer for Dylan Summers (Necro Butcher) who was running the Texas-based Power Pro Wrestling Federation, and later was involved with Texas Outlaw Promotions.

During the period of 2000-2002, I was involved in many different projects at once. I was working as a website designer/publicist for talent, contributing to WCW.com, writing columns for independent promotions and the website of former WCW star The Stro, and writing for a variety of pro-wrestling media sites (including WrestlingObserver.com and PWTorch.com). In 2003, I began running my own website, World Wrestling Optimum, which consisted of news, articles, and interviews.

In 2004, I started working for the Michigan-based Ultimate Championship Wrestling as a publicist/columnist. They were an affiliate of American Wrestling Association Superstars Of Wrestling, and I soon became the publicist/columnist of the main governing body of AWA as well. During my time working for UCW, I played a major role in bringing in new talent, due to over the years my having had come into contact with many talents being underused and going unnoticed in the industry. Also, attendance increased by a significant amount.

In 2005, I started doing a column for 3PW. With DVDs sold nationwide, they had the potential to become much bigger than they already were at the time, and were very open to my ideas. I pushed for many changes behind-the-scenes. I had encouraged management to improve the production quality of their DVDs, which led to them dealing with a different production company. 3PW management had planned on waiting for its fan base to increase before getting TV for 3PW. I explained how getting TV for 3PW is what would increase its fan base, and I was then given the green light to find networks that were interested. Two networks were very interested, and I encouraged 3PW management to meet with them as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the owner of the company instead opted to shut 3PW down, due to losing interest. Working for 3PW put me in connection with the UK-based 1PW, who I worked as a columnist for.

After 3PW shut down, I began working as a publicist for independent promotions, including CHIKARA. I also worked as a columnist for CZW. Interestingly though, it was 2006 at this point yet I was still most recognized for the work that I had done for 3PW and AWA/UCW.

In 2007 I started working as a columnist for XCW, a promotion that was seen nationally on MAVTV, had a national DVD deal, and also had PPV events. Working for a promotion of national status was my biggest achievement at that point, and two years later I reached a bigger achievement- Big Japan Pro-Wrestling. Along with working for them as a columnist and an Administrator for their Facebook page, I helped bring Big Japan Pro-Wrestling together with Combat Zone Wrestling to form a working relationship after a previous working relationship between the two promotions had fallen apart. This new working relationship led to Big Japan Pro-Wrestling having its first event in the United States.

In October 2009 I assisted publicity & promotions company MGM Management with the HULKAMANIA- Let the Battle Begin tour by distributing their press release to pro-wrestling news sites that are popular with Australian fans, and conducting an interview with Solofa Fatu Jr. (better known as, "Rikishi"). Also, in 2012 I wrote a number of columns for Women Superstars United.

In May 2018 I did social media for Great North Wrestling.

In April and May 2021, I did blogging and social media for Kyushu Pro Wrestling. During that time, the promotion gained 220 new subscribers and 52,746 new views on its official YouTube channel.

Recently, I have done blogging and social media for Yanagase Pro Wrestling. Since the time I began writing for them, Yanagase Pro Wrestling announced an event at a 600-seat venue. All previous Yanagase Pro Wrestling events took place at a 50-seat venue.

I have also recently written for the China-based Middle Kingdom Wrestling in a Publicist capacity. My work is an essential piece in the multilingual activation, with it being adapted to traditional Chinese for readers in China. I am the first native English writer who has written for a Chinese wrestling organization in history.

In 2019 I began writing for Michinoku Pro Wrestling, in charge of international wrestling. Since the time that I began writing for them, Michinoku Pro stopped choosing Shin-Kiba 1st Ring for its Tokyo events and began focusing on the much larger Korakuen Hall for its Tokyo appearances. The Korakuen Hall is known as a place where many historical moments in the Japanese pro-wrestling scene have occurred. It's to Japan what Madison Square Garden is to the pro-wrestling scene in the United States. Michinoku Pro had a sellout, standing-room-only event on December 13, 2019 at the Korakuen Hall. The event had an attendance of 1,890. That was the highest reported attendance at the Korakuen Hall to date for a pro-wrestling event since April 2015.

I am available for more writing work. I create, edit, and rewrite promotional content on websites and social media platforms for companies, as well as design, develop, and direct their web presence and brand identity. I can be contacted via info@harold-williams.com

This blog is now included in Google News, which has over 11 million visits every day, giving your product the opportunity to be promoted in front of millions.

Samples of my work: http://dld.bz/jeRzq

I graduated from university with a major in Business and a minor in Computer Applications, which makes me an asset not only as a writer but in a business and technological capacity as well.

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Exciting Announcement: Partnership with WWE Shop

Unleash Your Wrestling Fandom with Exclusive Merchandise Click here to unleash your wrestling fandom with WWE Shop.

I am pleased to announce my official partnership with WWE Shop, the ultimate destination for all things WWE. Through this partnership, I will have the privilege of showcasing WWE Shop's extensive selection of authentic WWE merchandise, bringing you closer to the action and allowing you to express your support for your favorite WWE Superstars. From iconic championship replicas to stylish apparel and accessories, WWE Shop has everything you need to celebrate your passion for WWE. I will be creating blog posts and social media content showcasing WWE Shop's merchandise.

WWE has a great roster of talent, and I'm very pleased with the current WWE administration, so this partnership is a good move for me. Perhaps it will even lead to something more, as I will continue to be involved with the Japanese wrestling scene, a scene that WWE has always had a particular interest in. Time will tell. In any case, my WWE Shop-related posts will be useful to WWE fans of all ages, as I introduce ways to express your love for WWE via their merchandise.

WWE Shop is committed to providing high-quality merchandise that captures the essence of what you see inside and outside the ring on WWE-TV in terms of the action, drama, and the personalities. WWE Shop's dedication to authenticity and innovation aligns perfectly with my own passion for the industry, which is another reason why I'm pleased to share this news with you, my valued readers, that I will be collaborating with this respected brand. I will be sharing exclusive content featuring WWE Shop's best and latest offerings, highlighting exciting products.

There will be updates as this partnership unfolds, but in the meantime, head over to WWE Shop to explore their vast collection of WWE merchandise and to show your support for your favorite WWE Superstars.

Unlocking Wrestling's Full Potential: The Power of Consulting

In the captivating world of professional wrestling, where larger-than-life personas clash in thrilling spectacles, there exists an untapped potential waiting to be unleashed. While the industry has captivated audiences for decades, many wrestling promotions find themselves struggling with challenges that hinder their ability to reach their full potential. This is where consulting can be utilized, to be guided towards a future of unparalleled success. As a recent example, I raised Yanagase Pro Wrestling awareness via blogging and social media, which was followed by the promotion announcing an event at a 600-seat venue.

Professional wrestling promoters face a unique set of challenges. They navigate a competitive landscape, constantly seeking to capture the attention of an audience that knows exactly what it wants, and will accept nothing less. Meanwhile, the promoter must balance the demands of producing high-quality entertainment while ensuring financial sustainability. With all of this responsibility, the promoter struggles to maximize the promotion's potential.

This is where consulting steps in, offering a strategic approach to unlocking a wrestling promotion's full potential. An experienced consultant brings a fresh perspective, armed with expertise and insights that can transform promotions from ordinary to extraordinary. They provide the guidance and support needed to overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and propel promotions towards new heights of success. A consultant's potential impact on a wrestling promotion is boundless.

A consultant can enhance storyline writing, creating compelling angles that captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression. And it cultivates a loyal fan base, fostering a deep connection between promotions and their devoted supporters.

The power of consulting is a proven catalyst for success. Numerous wrestling promotions have been given an increased professional edge. For example:

- I played a crucial role in the success of the HULKAMANIA- Let the Battle Begin tour in 2009 by effectively distributing press releases, conducting an interview with Solofa Fatu Jr. (better known as, "Rikishi"), and generating positive media coverage.

- I helped BJW (Big Japan Pro-Wrestling) as a columnist via the BJW English website and my blog when it was one of the first Japanese wrestling companies to use the internet to attract the English market outside of Japan. I also helped bring Big Japan Pro-Wrestling together with Combat Zone Wrestling to form a working relationship after a previous working relationship between the two promotions had fallen apart. This new working relationship led to Big Japan Pro Wrestling having its first event in the United States.

- I helped Michinoku Pro sell out a show at the Korakuen Hall, known as a place where many historical moments in the Japanese pro-wrestling scene have occurred. It's to Japan what Madison Square Garden is to the pro-wrestling scene in the United States. My writing connected Michinoku Pro with the English-language markets in and outside of Japan, helping them grow in visibility.

- I helped Kyushu Pro Wrestling gain 220 new subscribers and 52,746 new views on its official YouTube channel via blogging and social media.

- I raised XWA awareness when they wanted to attract the wrestling fan market outside of the UK.

- I did a column for XCW (Xtreme Championship Wrestling), a promotion that was seen nationally on MAVTV, had a national DVD deal, and also had PPV events.

- I did a column for 3PW. During my time working for them, I pushed for many changes behind-the-scenes. I had encouraged management to improve the production quality of their DVDs, which led to them dealing with a different production company. 3PW management had planned on waiting for its fan base to increase before getting TV for 3PW. I explained how getting TV for 3PW is what would increase its fan base, and I was then given the green light to find networks that were interested. Two networks were very interested, and I encouraged 3PW management to meet with them as soon as possible.

- I worked for the Michigan-based Ultimate Championship Wrestling (UCW) as a publicist and columnist. UCW was an affiliate of the American Wrestling Association Superstars of Wrestling (AWA), and I soon took on the role of publicist and columnist for the AWA as well. During my time with UCW, I played a significant role in bringing in new talent, having established connections with many underutilized and overlooked individuals in the wrestling industry.

- I did social media for Great North Wrestling.

- I helped Middle Kingdom Wrestling activate its multilingual marketing campaign in a Publcist capacity, which raised awareness of the promotion among international fans. My work was essential, with it being adapted to traditional Chinese for readers in China. I am the first native English writer who has written for a Chinese wrestling organization in history.

You can see more samples of my writing work here:

https://dailyddt.com/2021/11/22/michinoku-pro-12-17-21-tokyo-event/

https://www.e2gsports.com/post/ypw-yanagase-pro-wrestling-on-1-14-live

https://harold-williams.com/2022/11/michinoku-propreview-2022-tokyo.html

https://www.harold-williams.com/2023/02/ypwtwitcasting-yanagase-pro-wrestling.html

https://www.harold-williams.com/2012/12/4-reasons-why-bjw-has-survived-as-long.html

https://www.harold-williams.com/2021/04/kyushu-pro-wrestling-see-monday-night.html

A consultant can help a promotion improve its marketing and social media presence, generate new revenue streams, and develop a more cohesive brand identity.

With a deep understanding of the wrestling industry, an experienced consultant possesses the knowledge and skills to navigate its complexities and identify untapped opportunities. They are passionate about the professional wrestling business, committed to helping promotions achieve their full potential.

For wrestling promoters seeking to elevate their promotions to the next level, consulting is an invaluable investment. It provides access to a wealth of expertise, strategic guidance, and personalized support, empowering promoters to make informed decisions, overcome challenges, and achieve their long-term goals.

If you are a wrestling promoter seeking to unlock your promotion's full potential, I invite you to contact me. Through my consulting services, I can provide the expertise and guidance you need to achieve remarkable success. Together, we can elevate your promotion to new heights, captivating audiences, expanding your fanbase, and solidifying your position as a leader in the wrestling industry.

Embrace the power of consulting and unleash the full potential of your wrestling promotion. Together, we can create a future where professional wrestling continues to amaze, inspire, and captivate audiences worldwide. Contact me today and start transforming your promotion into a success story.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

[Shi-En] [PREVIEW] 1/20/24 Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Event at Hulic Hall Kyoto

Pro-Wrestling Shi-En was launched in 2010 and founded by Kiai Ryuuken Ecchan, who is best known from his 2011 - 2015 appearances in DDT. Shi-En is the second-oldest Osaka-based promotion that is still active. Shi-En will be hosting an event on Saturday, January 20 at Hulic Hall Kyoto, with a 1:00 pm start time (doors open at 12:30 pm).



The card will be as follows:

Hiroto Okubo (who will be competing for the I Love Shi-En Championship at the December 17 Shi-En event! Will Okubo arrive in Hulic Hall Kyoto as the new champion??)
vs.
Eisa8 (as seen in NJPW, NOAH, AJPW, BJW, ZERO1, and Michinoku Pro)

TORU (as seen in AJPW, DDT, BJW, and ZERO1)
Hiroaki Taniguchi (former Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Six Man Tag Team Champion)
Bomber Okuno (as seen in ZERO1)
vs.
Jun Masaoka (as seen in NJPW, DDT, BJW, ZERO1, and Michinoku Pro)
Maro Kuriyama (former Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Six Man Tag Team Champion)
Raipachi Isobe (I Love Shi-En Champion and former Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Six Man Tag Team Champion)

Tickets for this event can be purchased here.

Monday, November 27, 2023

Leveraging Social Media to Grow Your Wrestling Promotion's Fanbase

In today's digital age, social media is an essential tool for any business, and wrestling promotions are no exception. By using social media effectively, you can reach a wider audience, promote your events/merchandise, book talent, and engage with your fans. For example, I used social media to raise awareness of Yanagase Pro Wrestling events.

There are many benefits to using social media if you have a wrestling promotion. Social media allows promotions to connect with a global audience on an unprecedented scale (providing you with a wider audience than you could ever reach through print ads), it allows you to interact with your fans and build relationships with them to create a community of fans around your promotion, it can be used to promote your events and drive ticket sales/streaming consumption, and it helps you to build brand awareness for your promotion.



To use social media effectively for your wrestling promotion, create high-quality, interesting, and engaging content that your fans will want to see. To keep them engaged, post regularly. For example, a promotion should post on Twitter 3-5 times a day, with the purpose of the posts being to make people more aware of the promotion and what it has to offer. Some of the posts should be news/information about the promotion (including who is on the roster and why people should care), and other posts would promote the promotion's upcoming shows, DVDs, etc.



Even though what is written is important, it's very important to know which hashtags would attract your target audience. Using hashtags that are relevant to your content and your target audience will help you reach new followers, and using a mix of popular and niche hashtags will help you reach a wider audience. But keep in mind that using too many hashtags can actually decrease engagement.



I can help your company with all of that. On a side note, social media platforms are not the only place that your company can utilize. I use this blog to publish articles that not only promote a company's wrestling shows, but are also informative. Articles about wrestling companies that are informative are appealing to fans, because most fans are always interested in learning about wrestlers and companies they are not familiar with. Also, my blog is indexed on Google News, which has over 11 million visits every day. Some examples of my work are that I helped BJW (Big Japan Pro-Wrestling) as a columnist when it was one of the first Japanese wrestling companies to use social media to attract the English market outside of Japan, I helped Michinoku Pro Wrestling sell out a show at the Korakuen Hall, I helped Kyushu Pro Wrestling gain 220 new subscribers and 52,746 new views on its official YouTube channel, I raised XWA awareness when they wanted to attract the wrestling fan market outside of the UK, I raised Yanagase Pro Wrestling awareness which was followed by Yanagase Pro Wrestling announcing an event at a 600-seat venue, and I helped Middle Kingdom Wrestling activate its multilingual marketing campaign.

You can see more samples of my work here:

https://harold-williams.com/2012/12/4-reasons-why-bjw-has-survived-as-long.html

https://harold-williams.com/2022/11/michinoku-propreview-2022-tokyo.html

https://harold-williams.com/2021/04/kyushu-pro-wrestling-see-monday-night.html

I am a wrestling consultant and social media expert who has helped numerous wrestling promotions grow their fanbases and increase their ticket sales through the use of social media. I offer a variety of social media consulting services, including social media strategy development, content creation, and social media management. If you are looking for help with your social media, I am the expert you need. Contact me today to learn more about my consulting services.

By following the tips above, you can use social media to grow your wrestling promotion's fanbase and achieve your marketing goals. Are you looking for help with your social media? Contact me today at info@harold-williams.com to learn more about my consulting services. I have helped numerous wrestling promotions grow their fanbases and increase their ticket sales through the use of social media, and I am a passionate advocate for the use of social media in the wrestling industry. I believe that social media is an essential tool for any wrestling promotion that wants to be successful.

Saturday, November 25, 2023

Archive Interview: Navajo Warrior

(originally published 9/01/03)


The Navajo Warrior has had many highlights during his extensive career. He has held the AWF Title, AWA Title, IWA Heavyweight Title, WSW Title, IZW Title, NWF Tag Title, UPW.COM Title, AWA Tag Team Title, FCW/NAWF Tag Team Title, WSW Tag Team Title, and the ICW Tag Team Title. Navajo has also worked for WWE.

Q: How long have you been involved in the business?

A: I started training in 1990.

Q: Why did you enter the pro-wrestling industry?

A: I attended my first live event at 10, and wanted to be a wrestler ever since.

Q: Where did you receive your training to become a pro-wrestler?

A: I was trained by WWF prelim wrestler Steve Gatorwolf.

Q: What do you like the most about being in the business?

A: I love performing in front of a live crowd.

Q: Which persona appeals to you the most: Face, Heel, or Tweener?

A: I am very comfortable as a Face.

Q: What is your gimmick?

A: Basically I am myself (Native American).

Q: Which do you feel has been your best match so far?

A: My personal favorite was against John Cena in 2002.

Q: Whom would you like to wrestle, that you have not yet done so?

A: Hulk Hogan.

Q: You have worked with WWE on many occasions, wrestling in televised and non-televised matches for them, as well as appearing on, "RAW" as a judge for the Scott Steiner-Triple H, "Posedown" contest this past January. Are you interested in working for WWE full-time, or do you prefer working for WWE while still making yourself available to independent promotions?

A: I would love to wrestle for WWE on a full-time basis.

Q: You had worked for World Wrestling Allstars, taking part in one of their PPV's. When WWA first began promoting, pro-wrestling fans had predicted that WWA would quickly become a strong competitor of WWE. Almost 2-years later, WWA only promotes in Australia. In your opinion, why have they not yet lived up to the previous expectations of the fans, and do you think that will change in the future?

A: I think the fans were expecting them to be direct competition with WWE, but I don't think the company was trying to reach that goal. I don't see that changing any time in the near future, I believe they are happy doing what they are doing.

Q: What do you do in your spare time?

A: Spend time with family.

Q: You have taken your knowledge and experience within the pro-wrestling industry and put it to use as a trainer at the Impact Zone Wrestling school. How does your school differ from others? Also, has it produced any talent that you predict big things for in the future?

A: I know that IZW has the most up to date training, especially with some of our trainers getting to work out with the WWE talent and get new ideas. One of my very first students went on to WCW, and then was released. He has now signed with WWE. I also have about 5 students that are getting work with WWE on televised and dark matches.

Q: What has been your proudest achievement in the business?

A: Getting to wrestle in front of my home crowd at a sold out WWE event.

I hope you enjoyed this interview with Navajo Warrior. In 2003, I began running my own website, World Wrestling Optimum, which consisted of news, articles, and interviews, including this one.

Thursday, November 23, 2023

[Shi-En] [PREVIEW] 12/17/23 Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Event at Tennoji Civic Center (Osaka)

Pro-Wrestling Shi-En was launched in 2010 and founded by Kiai Ryuuken Ecchan, who is best known from his 2011 - 2015 appearances in DDT. Shi-En is the second-oldest Osaka-based promotion that is still active. Shi-En will be hosting an event on Sunday, December 17 at Tennoji Civic Center, with a 1:00 pm start time (doors open at 12:30 pm).



The card will be as follows:

I Love Shi-En ChampionshipHiroaki Taniguchi
Raipachi Isobe (I Love Shi-En Champion)
vs.
Hiroto Okubo (former Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Champion)

Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Six Man Tag Team Championship
Kiai Ryuuken Ecchan (Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Six Man Tag Team Champion)
Rascal Fujiwara (Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Six Man Tag Team Champion)
Donguri Fujie (Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Six Man Tag Team Champion)
vs.
Hiroaki Taniguchi (former Pro-Wrestling Shi-En Six Man Tag Team Champion)
Bomber Okuno (as seen in ZERO1)
Ogyu Yoriaki

Tickets for this event can be purchased here.