Full Schedule!

Well, I’m full.  My schedule, that is.  I haven’t been inside a wrestling ring in about three weeks.  Working on my fourth.  I feel great, by the way – but the question still remains.  When will I step back into the squared circle?

Hmm… What a question, huh?  Seems like an easy answer.  At least a few days ago, it seemed pretty easy.  I had an opening on November 28th, which was going to be filled by EWE’s Thanksgiving Throwdown.  But since then, it has been brought to my attention that Thanksgiving itself is that very weekend.  I will be out of town with family that weekend.  How obvious?  And how did I not think about that?

Well, that certainly throws a wrench in things, now doesn’t it?  Speaking of throwing plans off schedule… Think of how badly this mis-scheduling is messing with EWE’s programming.  Good lord, they’ve stuck by me thru it all and I can’t even commit to attending their shows.  It isn’t out of spite, at all.  There aren’t any hard feelings because of my scheduling conflicts, either.  The higher-ups within EWE know of my plans and completely understand them.

So, what now?  What about the EWE Championship I currently hold?  When will I be back in the ring?  What’s the story, Five Starr?

I can hear you all asking yourselves, right now!  And I’m going to answer you all, right now!

I’m in talks with EWE, right now, to find a solution.  So, it’s either looking like a mid-December return… Or I just forfeit the Championship.  There aren’t any other choices, really.

My return to the ring will definitely be the first week of December.  All of this training… All of this scheduling… All of this hard work culminates on the first week of December.  Root for me, folks this is it!

Until then, you can find me at the DeSoto Civic Center for Riverkings hockey.  I’m at every home game.  Come say hello.

( New picture from a photo shoot with Dennis Copeland! )

Hockey & Wrestling

It’s that time of year again.  Hockey calls shotgun and wrestling takes the back seat.  Well, let me rephrase that… local wrestling takes the back seat.  How do I feel about it?  I’m actually psyched!

The approach that I’ve taken the last year or so is simple.  Work towards big events.  Train towards the events that have the grandest opportunity.  Not necessarily money-wise.  But certainly long-term, big time event-wise.  I am training towards those big opportunities and trying to make the best of them.

So, now it’s that time of year where the Riverkings take over my priority, as far as bookings are concerned.  It’s time to rest my body a little bit from all the wear and tear.  It’s time to put a major focus on my training.  I’m never where I want to be or need to be – training-wise.  I must stay in the best shape possible.  And being less sore and less banged-up will help me get in the gym and bust out some very good workouts.  Plus, it’s always good to just take a little time away from the ring and focus on other vehicles for my success.

With that being said, I will still be wrestling locally – namely Ripley, TN.  Heck, I’m the EWE Heavyweight Champion… I have to be there to defend the belt.  But if you do not see me around from time to time, I’m sure there’s a hockey game going on.  I really do enjoy the hockey experience, as it gives me something other than beating my body around the ring.

Look out folks, there’s a ton of other stuff going on with me right now, as well.  There’s talk of commercials.  There’s talk of bigger wrestling opportunities.  There’s writing opportunities coming up (more on that tomorrow!)  And just to give you a hint on what the future holds for good ole Dustin Starr – I’m not only gearing back up for a competition-quality workout regimen… I’m also setting my future up for a big move.

And no… I’m not talking about, to quote Corey Maclin, “A BIG MOOOOVE!!“

New Photos Posted!

A big THANK YOU goes out to Brittany from Ripley, TN for turning in all the newest photos! Awesome job! If you keep up the good work, you could very well become Five Starr’s personal photographer!

Seriously, thank you so much. If anyone else has photos that I may be able to post on this site, please feel free to send them over. I appreciate every picture I can get because I typically do not have a photographer in-house. Unfortunate, but true.

Check them out by clicking the photo to the left or just take a look to your right at the FIVE STARR PHOTOS section!

EWE Problems

It seems that there’s a pretty big buzz making its way thru the Mid-South wrestling world.  Elite Wrestling Entertainment out of Ripley, TN canceled their regularly scheduled wrestling show resulting in the fact that fans did not show up for the event.  Pretty amazing, huh?  I’ve never seen anything like this happen in Ripley, TN.  It has always been a show / event that’s very well attended.  I never saw this coming, for sure.

I had just hopped on the interstate at approximately 7:30 when I received the text.  Shocked, I called and was given the news just before I reached the “far enough” point in my trip.  Without much questioning, I turned and went home.

What’s going on in that town?

Crowds fluctuate up and down all of the time.  Here recently, it has been far worse.  I’m not sure what the problems are resulting from, but management better figure it out pretty quickly.  If they don’t, they won’t have a show.  The fans will stop coming altogether… Err, at least the ones that HAVE been coming.

This bruises my ego worse than anything.  I’m the EWE Champion.  A show gets canceled because of lack of attendance while I’m on top?  That’s not something you’d like to hear.  But the fact of the matter is this –

UPDATE: Super Summer Showdown

As another year winds its way down, another Super Summer Showdown is upon us.  Saturday night in Ripley, TN Elite Wrestling Entertainment puts on one of their biggest shows of the year – SUPER SUMMER SHOWDOWN!  If you plan to attend only one independent wrestling show all year long, this should be the one!

I’ve discussed this with friends and family… I’ve been waiting on the night for a long, long time.  Stan Lee and I will step inside the squared circle one more time to settle all of our differences once and for all.  I’ve held the upper-hand on Stan for quite some time and now it’s all coming to a head.  I’ve told everyone many, many times… and I’ve told Stan Lee himself – he’s the best athlete I’ve ever been in the ring with.

This weekend, I promise a Five Starr Classic.

News coming from EliteWrestlingEntertainment.com concerning the location and time for Super Summer Showdown is posted below.  Check it out because I’ve given some of you some false information. 

My Future

Upon returning from the ring on Saturday night, the mood was that of satisfaction.  Fans happy.  Boss happy.  Boys happy.  Everyone safe and sound.  Well, with the exception of a nice busted lips embarked on EWE number one contender Stan Lee.  And yes, that was courtesy of a Five Starr drop kick.  The locker room was abuzz with the sounds of “thank you’s” and handshakes, until everything started to settle down a bit.

As I dripped with sweat and rested in my seat, I peered up to my surroundings.  I saw a future TNA Superstar standing nearby raving about what he had just seen.  Then, I got a glimpse of the best worker – HANDS DOWN – in the Mid-South.  A father figure to a young, fifteen year-old, up-and-comer breaking into the business ten years ago.

What more could you ask for in a locker room?

Well, here goes.  

Unfortunate WWE Story

I’ve been thinking back to the last time I worked with World Wrestling Entertainment.  How excited I was and how great it felt to be out on the road.  Heading to Birmingham, I couldn’t help but think about how my life would be if I had a full-time gig with the company.  It would be a great experience and I feel that I would have the time of my life.

Everything about the experience was awesome.  Driving.  Thinking.  Wondering.  Finding a hotel.  Signing autographs at the hotel (how’d that happen?)  Running the next morning.  Eating Waffle House.  Arriving at the arena.  Leaving the arena.  Everything was spectacular and made me want that type of lifestyle even more than I already did.

The funny / unfortunate part of the trip came as I was doing cardio.  Those of you who wrestle or are active in some sort of sport, you’ll really be able to connect with me here. 

Busy Season

The busy season is fastly approaching me.  Opportunities are knocking and I’m answering as fast as I possibly can.  As if I’m not swamped enough as it is… You haven’t seen anything just yet.

I’ve teased several big happenings in the past.  Some have come through.  Some have fallen through.  Currently, I’m in the midst of a period in my life that could make or break me.  This period in my life could threaten to be the biggest of all.  It will certainly affect me in both business and personal aspects of my life.

I’ve been told by the closest of friends that I’m wearing myself thin.  With the lifting, running, training, working and accepting as many bookings and opportunities as I possibly can – I see their point.  Throw in the fact that I’m doing all of said on little or no sleep… It could pose for a recipe for destruction.

For those of you who genuinely care, let me put your concerns to rest.  Business and personal.  There’s nothing I’d rather be doing at this point in my life than what I’m doing / going to do right now.  I assure each and everyone of you – especially the ones I love the dearest – I’m all right.  I’m fine.  Tough times call for tough skin and tough work ethic.  I’m up for it.  Are you?

Promo for EWE Saturday Night!

It’s exclusive to DustinStarrBlog.com!  Check out the newest promo video that will be aired in Ripley, TN on Saturday night!  Stan Lee – WATCH OUT!

Chris O’Neal Having Knee Surgery

It was reported on RRO News and EWE Online that Chris O’Neal suffered a severe knee injury, last week in Ripley, TN.  I hate to see anyone get injured, esepcially on the level that we’re on.  There isn’t any insurance or a ton of money to be made, so it makes it THAT much worse.

I spoke with Chris O’Neal a few days back and he says he’s going under the knife TODAY.  So, let’s all put Chris and his family in our thoughts and prayers.  It’s not secret that Chris and I have had a bumpy relationship for years.  But I feel like it’s more of a ribbing than a true heat.  In fact, I know this to be true.  Why else would he call me to tell me about what’s going on?  So, good luck, Chris.

Also, if you go to RRO News, you’ll see the true video and a few quotes from Brian Tramel, himself (linked below).  He says,