SoCal Uncensored (website)

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SoCal Uncensored
EditorJason Caley
Steve Bryant
CategoriesProfessional wrestling
Founded2001
CountryUS
LanguageEnglish
Websitehttp://socaluncensored.com/

SoCalUncensored.com is a professional wrestling news website based in Southern California. It is owned by Steven Bryant[1] and was created in 2001. The site aggregates local wrestling and MMA events[2] and a number of wrestlers such as Samoa Joe[3] and Jake Atlas[4] have contributed to the site over the years. The popularity of the site led Christopher Daniels, Frankie Kazarian, and Scorpio Sky to name their professional wrestling stable as "SoCal Uncensored" in homage to it.[5]

Pro Wrestling Stable[edit]

At Ring of Honor's Final Battle, Scorpio Sky joined Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian, becoming known as SoCal Uncensored. They chose the name SoCal Uncensored in homage to the website, which all three were fans of. Before using the name they asked for and were granted permission from the website to use the name.[6]

Legal threats from Lucha Underground[edit]

In March 2018, Lucha Underground's parent company, FMV, sent a cease and desist to Steven Bryant of SoCalUncensored.com and Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com for publishing spoilers to recent Lucha Underground tapings.[7] SoCalUncensored.com continued to post spoilers for Lucha Underground and no further legal action was taken.[8]

Awards[edit]

SoCalUncensored.com has given annual professional wrestling awards in several categories since 2001. The awards have been referenced on Ring of Honor, Impact Wrestling, AEW television, and featured on Spectrum News.[9]

Hall of Fame[edit]

SoCalUncensored.com currently hosts the Southern California Pro-Wrestling Hall of Fame, which was created in 2001 by wrestlers Cincinnati Red, Jason "Primetime" Peterson and Steven Bryant.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ziezulewicz, Geoff. "The man behind pro wrestling legend Sgt. Slaughter tells stories of combat tours in Vietnam. But he never served". Marine Corp Times. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  2. ^ Martin, Brittany. "Underground Wrestling Matches Are Taking Over L.A. Bars and Nightclubs". LA Magazine. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  3. ^ Joe, Samoa. "Samoa Joe's Movie Review – Final Fantasy". SoCalUncensored.com. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  4. ^ Atlas, Jake. "Pride is Forever". SoCalUncensored.com. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  5. ^ Chris Jericho (July 17, 2021). "SCU - This Is The Worst Podcast They've Ever Been On!". Talk Is Jericho (Podcast). Talk Is Jericho. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  6. ^ Chris Jericho (July 17, 2021). "SCU - This Is The Worst Podcast They've Ever Been On!". Talk Is Jericho (Podcast). Talk Is Jericho. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
  7. ^ Bixenspan, David. "A Wrestling Promotion Is Sending Legal Threats Over Spoiler Posts". DeadSpin. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  8. ^ Bryant, Steven. "Lucha Underground News & Notes 03/28/2018". SoCalUncensored.com. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  9. ^ Aron, Jesse (July 26, 2019). "SoCal Wrestler Jake Atlas Fighting for Cause". Spectrum News 1. Retrieved July 17, 2021.

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