Corporal Robinson

Corporal Robinson

Corporal Robinson at an Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South live event in May 2008.
Birth name Steve Robinson[1]
Born Louisville, Kentucky
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Corporal Robinson
Billed height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Billed weight 225 lb (102 kg)
Billed from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Trained by Tracy Smothers[2]
Ian Rotten
Jamie Dundee[2]
Kelly Wolfe[2]
Debut 1996[3]

Steve Robinson,[1] known by the ring name Corporal Robinson, is an American professional wrestler best known for his hardcore wrestling style, Robinson has wrestled for various wrestling promotions, including Combat Zone Wrestling, UPW Pro Wrestling, and Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South. He is a former four-time JCW Heavyweight Champion.

In his professional wrestling career, Robinson is an eight time Heavyweight champion having won the CCW Heavyweight Championship once, EPW Heavyweight Championship once, IWA Mid-South Heavyweight Championship once, JCW Heavyweight Championship four times, and MAW Heavyweight Championship once. In addition to these championships, he has won the IWA Mid-South Deathmatch Championship twice, MAW Tag Team Championship once with Hardcore Craig, and PWU Hardcore Championship twice. Robinson is also the 2004 and 2007 IWA Mid-South King of the Deathmatch Tournament winner.

Career

Before wrestling

Robinson was attending college on a baseball scholarship, when he was approached by a Marine Corps recruiter and he signed up with an open contract to 2nd Battalion Hotel Company at Parris Island.[4] Robinson was one of 287 recruits to graduate (from an intake of 299) and was designated 0311, serving time in Bosnia.[4]

Early career

Robinson grew up watching the "pure wrestling" style of United States Wrestling Association.[2] After leaving the Marine Corps, he began wrestling in the local wrestling scene. At one event, Tracy Smothers was in attendance and saw Robinson wrestle.[2] Following the match, Smothers told him about a wrestling school he, Jamie Dundee, and Kelly Wolfe were a part of and invited Robinson to train there. Under their training, Robinson learned the "pure wrestling" style which he had grown up watching.[2] He soon started his professional career working for Kentuckiana Championship Wrestling.[4] There, Robinson created his gimmick of an ex-Marine, which he legitimately was, and came to the ring waving an American flag and saluting the crowd.[2] During this time, Extreme Championship Wrestling had begun to receive national exposure. After watching an episode of ECW, Robinson fell in love with the Hardcore wrestling style.[2] Ian Rotten soon approached him about joining his promotion IWA Mid-South, which adapted the same hardcore style of wrestling as ECW.[2]

IWA Mid-South

When Robinson first arrived in IWA-MS, he was still known as a "pure wrestler".[4] However, Robinson experienced his first taste of the hardcore style in February 1998 at "No Blood No Guts No Glory '98". He was originally scheduled to face Shark Boy, while Mad Man Pondo was set to conclude a violent feud with wrestler Trailer Park Trash. The Pondo-Trash match was booked for Pondo to win, however, Trailer Park Trash refused to take part, so Ian Rotten switched the opponents and Robinson took part in his first hardcore match.[4]

Robinson decided to start wrestling deathmatches to show people that wrestling was not fake. He said that "people were saying [that] wrestling's fake, wrestling's fake, this and that. But by the time you got done watching one of my matches, you didn't walk out of that building saying that was fake. [You'd say] those two guys just killed each other."[2] Robinson went on to compete in a wide range of deathmatches in IWA,[4] including 6 King of the Deathmatch tournaments. He also claimed the IWA-MS Heavyweight Championship on 2 occasions, as well as being a 2 time IWA-MS Deathmatch Champion. Robinson is only the second wrestler (behind Ian Rotten) to win the King of the Deathmatch tournament multiple times. Through his work in IWA-MS, Robinson gained national exposure and fully developed his Corporal Robinson character.[2]

Insane Wrestling Federation

Robinson also wrestled in Insane Wrestling Federation, capturing the IWF Tag Team Title during his stint.[3] The referee for the promotion, A. T. Huck, was also referee and friend of Insane Clown Posse and their promotion Juggalo Championship Wrestling. During Robinson's feud with Sabu, who was also a friend of the duo, Insane Clown Posse attended several shows.[2] The group hung out backstage with their friends, and also began talking to and smoking with Robinson, eventually befriending him.[2]

Juggalo Championship Wrestling (1999–2012)

In 1997, Robinson wrestled for Insane Clown Posse at the event ICP's Strangle-Mania Live.[5] Two years later, he, 2 Tuff Tony, and Mad Man Pondo wrestled at the Dan Curtis Memorial, an independent wrestling booker who had recently worked for Insane Clown Posse.[6][7] Several days after the event, Tony, Robinson, and Pondo were booked to wrestle for Insane Clown Posse's first Juggalo Championship Wrestling show.[6] Video of the event was later released nationally. Robinson continued wrestling for Juggalo Championship Wrestling, including matches at the Gathering of the Juggalos festivals.

On October 31, 2006, Robinson defeated Mad Man Pondo to become the JCW Heavyweight Champion.[8] The following year, Robinson went on tour with JCW to film the internet wrestling show SlamTV!, where he defended his championship against multiple opponents until he began feuding with "Holy" Trent Acid.[9] On March 6, 2007, Corporal Robinson lost the JCW Heavyweight Championship to Trent Acid at West Side Wars.[9] On March 14, at East Side Wars, Robinson defeated Acid in a steel cage match to regain the JCW Heavyweight Championship.[10] At Bloodymania, Robinson successfully defended his championship against Scott Hall.

On October 6, 2007, Corporal Robinson, Scott Hall, and Violent J formed the Juggalo World Order (JWO) at Evansville Invasion.[11] Shaggy 2 Dope, Nosawa, Kevin Nash, 2 Tuff Tony, and Sid Vicious later joined the group.[11][12] On November 9, the Juggalo World Order (Scott Hall, Shaggy 2 Dope, Violent J, 2 Tuff Tony, and Corporal Robinson) "invaded" Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's Turning Point PPV by purchasing front row tickets to the event. They proceeded to promote their faction by flashing their JWO jerseys, which each member had on, before being removed from the building.[13][14]

In 2008, Robinson went on tour with JCW for Season 2 of SlamTV!. In the second episode, he put his JCW Heavyweight Championship on the line against Sexy Slim Goody. When Robinson attempted to hit the Boot Camp, the lights shut off in the arena. When they turned back on, Raven appeared in the ring and hit Robinson with his Evenflow DDT, before stealing the JCW Heavyweight Championship belt.[15] In the third episode, Sexy Slim Goody (kayfabe) knocked Robinson out with a steel chair shot, and Raven began to shave Robinson's afro. Sabu appeared from out of the crowd and scared Raven off, leaving Robinson with a half shaved afro.[16] The tag team of Raven and Sexy Slim Goody had a match against Corporal Robinson and Sabu in the following episode. Raven to fled from the match with the stolen championship belt before Corporal Robinson pinned Sexy Slim Goody.[17] At Bloodymania II, Corporal Robinson defeated Raven in a "Loser leaves JCW" Ladder match to retain his championship.

On May 21, 2010, while touring with JCW on Insane Clown Posse's "Happy Daze Tour," Robinson lost the JCW Heavyweight Championship to Mad Man Pondo.[18] In a Four Corners of Pain rematch ten days later, Robinson defeated Pondo to regain the championship, becoming a record setting three time JCW Heavyweight Champion.[19] At Bloodymania IV, Robinson, with Terry Funk, defeated Mike Knox, with Scott D'Amore, and Raven, with Todd Bridges.[20]

At 2011's Flashlight Hysteria, Robinson was eliminated from an 8 team battle royal when Breyer Wellington interfered in the match.[21] The two were placed in a series of matches for the next several weeks. Per storyline, however, Wellington hired replacements in losing attempts to bring him the JCW Heavyweight Championship.[22][23][24] The two finally wrestled each other in a six-man tag team match where Robinson, Tony, and Rhino defeated Wellington and The Haters.[25] A singles match for the championship was made for the next event, but it was changed into a triple threat with Butler Geves at Robinson's request.[26] Kongo Kong interfered in the match and chokeslammed Robinson through a table, allowing Geves to pick up the pinfall and win the championship.[26] On July 28, Robinson defeated Officer Colt Cabana to gain his fourth JCW Heavyweight Championship.[27] On December 31, 2011, Robinson vacated the title.

In wrestling

Corporal Robinson performing the Boot Camp from the second rope on Mad Man Pondo.

Championships and accomplishments

Personal life

Robinson has served as bodyguard and as concert security for Insane Clown Posse and Twiztid.[2] He is good friends with many of the artists and employees on the Psychopathic Records label. Robinson co-hosted two internet radio shows on WFuckOff Radio, Shoot the Shit with DJ Fillin and Eric Davie, and The Main Event with Violent J and 2 Tuff Tony.[35][36]

References

  1. 1 2 "Corporal Robinson Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2011-03-22.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Derek Burgan (Interviewer) and Corporal Robinson (Interviewee) (2009-08-04). ""The Gathering of the Juggalos" week: Burgan talks to JCW Champion CPL Robinson – Death matches, ICP, BloodyMania III (25 min.)". Torch Daily Blitz. Episode 71. Pro Wrestling Torch.
  3. 1 2 3 "Corporal Robinson Profile". JCW Wrestler Profiles. Psychopathic Records, Inc. 2008-10-23. Retrieved 15 November 2008.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wojcik, Alan (2003-10-30). "Wojick Interviews Corporal Robinson". Wojick Interview. Brett Schwan. Retrieved 15 November 2008.
  5. ↑ Bruce, Joseph; Echlin, Hobey (August 2003). "Life on the Road". In Nathan Fostey. ICP: Behind the Paint (2nd ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 353–365. ISBN 0-9741846-0-8.
  6. 1 2 2 Tuff Tony and Corporal Robinson (Interviewees) (2010-09-27). Wrestling with Disaster 10 (mp4) (internet production). Legit Wrestling. Retrieved 2010-09-29.
  7. ↑ Bruce, Joseph; Echlin, Hobey (August 2003). "Taking Bumps". In Nathan Fostey. ICP: Behind the Paint (2nd ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 398–413. ISBN 0-9741846-0-8.
  8. ↑ Insane Clown Posse's Operation Shock In Autumn (mp4) (internet newscast). Psychopathic Video. 2010-09-24. Event occurs at 12:15. Retrieved 2010-10-07.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 JCW SLAM TV, Volume 1 (DVD). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Video. 2007-09-18. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
  10. ↑ JCW SLAM TV, Volume 2 (DVD). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Video. 2007-10-30. Retrieved 2008-11-15.
  11. 1 2 Creator and Producer: Insane Clown Posse (2007-11-17). "Slam TV: Hallowicked 2007!". SlamTV!.
  12. ↑ "Sid Vicious Profile". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2010-04-12.
  13. ↑ Caldwell, James (2008-11-09). "Scott Hall appears on camera with ICP at tonight's TNA PPV". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 10 November 2008.
  14. ↑ Presenters: Violent J, 2 Tuff Tony, and Corporal Robinson (2008-11-11). "The Main Event". JCW Television. 48:18 minutes in. WFKO.
  15. ↑ Creator and Producer: Insane Clown Posse (2008-07-17). "Slam TV Season 2 – Episode 2". SlamTV!. Season 2.
  16. ↑ Creator and Producer: Insane Clown Posse (2008-07-25). "Slam TV Season 2 – Episode 3". SlamTV!. Season 2.
  17. ↑ Creator and Producer: Insane Clown Posse (2008-07-31). "Slam TV Season 2 – Episode 4". SlamTV!. Season 2.
  18. ↑ Gill, Kevin (May 23, 2010). "5/21 JCW Results (with Butterbean Picture)". Gerweck.net. Retrieved May 23, 2010.
  19. ↑ Gill, Kevin (May 31, 2010). "5/31 JCW Results from Denver, CO". Gerweck.net. Retrieved June 5, 2010.
  20. ↑ "Gathering of the Juggalos Wrestling Recap!". Psychopathic Sports. 2010-09-03. Retrieved 2010-09-03.
  21. ↑ Steve Gerweck (2011-02-24). "2/23 Juggalo Wrestling results featuring Vampiro". Wrestleview. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
  22. ↑ Adam Martin (2011-03-11). "Indy News #3: CHIKARA, JCW and HETV details". Wrestleview. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
  23. ↑ "JCW Monster's Island". Philip Kreikenbohm. Retrieved 2011-04-11.
  24. ↑ Steve Gerweck (2011-03-27). "3/26 JCW iPPV Results (Raven, Eugene, Conway)". Wrestleview. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
  25. ↑ Adam Martin (2011-04-07). "Indy News #2: JCW 4/6 iPPV results in Michigan". Wrestleview. Retrieved 2011-04-09.
  26. 1 2 3 "JCW Up in Smoke at The Modern Exchange wrestling results". ProFightDB.com. 2011-04-20. Retrieved 2011-10-11.
  27. ↑ Matt Carter (2011-07-28). "Radican's JCW "Fuck The Police" iPPV Coverage 7/28: U-Gene & Zack Gowen, Rhino, Cabana, Sabu & Raven". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2011-07-29.
  28. ↑ Presenters: DJ Fillin and Upchuck the Clown (2010-04-06). "Live Broadcasts". JCW Television. 3:41:50 minutes in. WFKO.
  29. ↑ "IWA – Mid-South Heavyweight Title History". solie.org. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
  30. ↑ "IWA – Mid-South Death Match Title History". solie.org. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
  31. ↑ "MAW Heavyweight Title History". solie.org. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
  32. ↑ "MAW Tag Team Title History". solie.org. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
  33. ↑ "Pro Wrestling Unplugged". Online World of Wrestling. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
  34. ↑ http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=140080
  35. ↑ Presenters: Corporal Robinson, DJ Fillin, and Eric. "Shoot the Shit". JCW Television. WFKO.
  36. ↑ Presenters: Corporal Robinson, Violent J, and 2 Tuff Tony. "The Main Event". JCW Television. WFKO.

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