DVLH http://www.lukehadley.com A Juggalo (male or female) or Juggalette (more commonly used for a female) is a member of the group that has grown up around the fanbase of the Michigan rap/horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse (ICP), and related recording artists at Psychopathic Records. Much of the predominant philosophy of the group stems from the Dark Carnival, a mythology that was carried as a theme in six ICP albums known as the 6 Joker's Cards. The Juggalo subculture started in the early 1990s. As seen in other subcultures, from parallels in music came parallels in interests, style, and slang. Facepainting in the style of ICP and other Psychopathic Records artists is a common practice at Juggalo-oriented social activities. Also, characteristic of the Juggalos is devotion to the inexpensive soft drink Faygo, popularized by ICP The Gathering of the Juggalos The Gathering of the Juggalos (also known simply as The Gathering or GOTJ) is an annual event for the Juggalo Family put on by Psychopathic Records; the first was staged in 2000. It is regarded highly by Juggalos, and is considered by the Juggalos to be a family reunion of sorts. The event spans four days, and includes concerts, wrestling, games, contests, autograph sessions, and seminars with artists. After 2002, the Gathering became an outdoor event, and was held at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park for a number of years. 2005 Gathering According to the Quarry Park's owner, Evan Kelley, the grounds will no longer host this event after the 2005 Gathering. Kelly has said: "Psychopathic Records broke some of the rules set down for the 2005 event, including blasting music all night long", and: "Drugs, alcohol, nudity, profanity and trash also became serious problems." 2006 Gathering The seventh annual Gathering of the Juggalos was set to take place at The Lotus Fields on July 13–July 16, 2006 in Brooklyn, Michigan (West of Detroit, Michigan). The board of Woodstock Township, Michigan, in control of necessary outdoor concert zoning permits denied permits at a meeting on April 11, 2006. The C3 zoning permit wording was loose, and could be interpreted such that additional outdoor concert permits were not necessary, but the board decided to read it by the letter. Psychopathic Records was told that if they represented country artists they would be allowed to hold the event.[citation needed] Psychopathic Records took legal advice concerning this, while booking another location. On April 18, 2006, Psychopathic Records announced that a Gathering would go ahead, the new location being dubbed The New Lotus Fields — in Pataskala, Ohio (East of Columbus) at Frontier Ranch. It took place over the same dates that were planned for the Brooklyn event. 2007 Gathering The 2007 Gathering took place in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, August 9-12, 2007. Psychopathic Records revealed the news on May 2, 2007 in an update about their 2007 JCW tour by stating: "SLAM TV's story and angles will all finally come to a head in Ohio, at this year’s 4 day Gathering of the Juggalos festival in August '07. JCW at the Gathering will feature 2 days of live action on Thursday and Friday afternoon, then on Saturday night at Midnight, JCW will host its biggest wrestling show ever, entitled Bloodymania!". Juggalo music groups Anybody Killa Axe Murder Boyz Blaze Ya Dead Homie Boondox Dark Lotus Esham Insane Clown Posse Jumpsteady Kottonmouth Kings
Myzery Psychopathic Rydas Subnoize Souljaz Tali Demon Tech N9ne Twiztid Zug Izland
Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW, and formerly known as Juggalo (championshit/Championshxt Wrestling) is an independent professional wrestling promotion run by the rap duo, Insane Clown Posse (Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J). The first event was booked by wrestling referee and 17 year old Brian Gorie and wrestling manager/commentator Dave Prazak. The first JCW event on Dec 19, 1999 sold out St. Andrews Hall in Detroit and was filmed and appeared in stores as JCW Vol. 1. The tape/DVD (produced in Hollywood by Gorie and Russ Redmon aka JCW Wrestler Mr. Meaner/Big Flame) charted as high as #2 on the Billboard Sports and Rec. Top Sellers. After Prazak left in Jan 2000 (over money issues), Gorie planned, promoted, and booked a highly successful 15 city "Strangle Mania Live Tour" that spanned from Detroit to Denver in April and May of 2000. JCW Vol. 2 was filmed during tour stops in both Cleveland and Milwaukee. After the JCW Events in July 2000 at ICP's 1st Gathering of the Juggalos in Novi, Michigan, Gorie (the creative mind behind JCW's success) left JCW and events now only occur during each years Gatherings. Largely founded on graphic stunts and shock value rather than the athletic skills of fundamental professional wrestling, their style was based upon that of backyard wrestling and hardcore-style matches. The promotion lasted several years. One of the major highlights for the company was running an angle on the nationally televised WCW Monday Nitro on August 21, 2000. WCW wrestler Vampiro, who was teamed up with the Insane Clown Posse on camera, brought the JCW title to WCW and proclaimed that it is the only world title that means anything to him. There are also video games loosely based on the promotion called Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This at Home and Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood. SlamTV! logo Format Internet Wrestling Show Created by Insane Clown Posse Starring stars of JCW Country of origin USA No. of episodes 15 in the first season. 1 in the second season (still running). Production Camera setup Multi-camera setup Running time approx. 40 minutes to 60 minutes Broadcast Original channel SlamTV! Site Original run April 07, 2006 – present
SlamTV! is an internet wrestling show, broadcasted by the Insane Clown Posse's wrestling promotion JCW [1] on the groups website Saturdays. [2] [3] It has color commentary done by "Handsome Harley 'Gweedo' Guastella" (Shaggy 2 Dope) and "Diamond Donovan '3D' Douglas" (Violent J) [4], also "Luscious" Johnny Stark (Jamie Madrox) fills in whenever needed. Its initial start was 20 episodes, with a nationwide tour entitled "SlamTV! Tour". [5] [6] Until it's creation, besides 3 initial DVDs, the only way to view JCW was live and in person, or home videos.
Season 1 Vampiro was originally scheduled to be part of Season 1 [7] [8] [9], but was pulled out at the last minute due to ICP wanting to release SlamTV! on DVD. On June 3rd, “Southern” Tracy Smothers was supposedly arrested and was dropped from the roster, but made a phone call from jail into ICP's radio station to confirm he will be at Bloodymania. It held "Free PPV"s named West Side Wars[11], that was held from Long Beach, California, and was broadcasted on June 20th, 2007, and East Side Wars, held from Philly, and was broadcasted on July 28th, 2007. It also hosted a massive wrestling event at ICP's annual “Gathering of the Juggalos” entitled Bloodymania.
Slam TV Part 1 (Episodes 1-9 including West Side Wars) became available on DVD on September 18. Slam TV Part 2 (Episodes 10-15 including East Side Wars and Bloodymania) became available on DVD on October 30. Season 2 It was announced by Violent J that Slam TV will be returning in 2008, with Season 2. The only confirmed wrestlers at the moment are Corporal Robinson and, making his JCW return, Sabu. The second season of Slam TV officially started with the unaired event entitled Evansville Invasion. [13] [14] On November 17, 2007, ICP released the first aired episode of Slam TV Season 2. It was recorded on October 31 in Detroit at ICP's annual Hallowicked show. The JCW show for Big Ballas X-Mas Party, held on December 21, was Scott Hall's first wrestling appearance since no-showing the TNA PPV Turning Point and several WWC shows. Tours for Season 2 have been planned, and events in January and February have been set.
Roster Official Season 1 Roster Corporal Robinson (JCW World Champion) Necro Butcher (1/2 of the JCW Tag Team Champions) Mad Man Pondo (1/2 of the JCW Tag Team Champions)
Holy Trent Acid Justin Credible Zach Gowan Leather Face Gator Magraw The Great Muta
Nosawa CJ O'Doyle Bull Pain Marvelous Mitch Ryder Samu "Southern" Tracy Smothers 2 Tuff Tony The Human Tornado Jayson Vorheese Additional Season 1 Roster noteable jobbers unacknowledged Jimmy Jacobs Josh Abercrombie Kamala Pogo the Clown Sid Vicious Ultimo Dragon Scott D'Amore Jake "The Snake" Roberts Abdullah the Butcher 2 Cold Scorpio
Axl & Ian Rotten The Original Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine) The Headshrinkers Team All Japan (Akira Raijin and Brute Issei) The Basham Brothers Tito and Jorge Santana Ron "The Truth" Killings Scott Hall Insane Clown Posse Sabu The Young Alter Boys w/ Annie Social the Nun Senior Official - Kevin Gill 2007 End of the Year Awards On December 21, 2007, "JCW 2007 Year End Awards" voting started on the official website. The winners were announced on the internet radio show 'The Main Event' hosted by Violent J and Corporal Robinson on the Jan. 10 edition of WFuckOff Radio. Best Tag Team of 2007:Mad Man Pondo & Necro Butcher Pimp & Gimp Connection (Human Tornado & Zach Gowen) Best Face of 2007: Scott Hall
2 Tuff Tony 2007's Most Hated: "Holy" Trent Acid Mad Man Pondo Best JCW Show of 2007:
Bloodymania West Side Wars Best Wrestler of 2007: Corporal Robinson 2 Tuff Tony Best Feud of 2007: "Southern" Tracy Smothers vs. anybody in JCW "Holy" Trent Acid vs. Coporal Robinson
Bloodymania was a massive JCW wrestling event, held at the Insane Clown Posse's 8th annual Gathering of the Juggalos 4-day concert. It took place on Saturday, August 11th 2007 at midnight. As said by Violent J himself "It is the biggest event JCW has ever held, and will feature a shit load of talent." Insane Clown Posse also made their in-ring return at Bloodymania after 18 months. It was recorded for a massive dvd release, and arrived in stores on October 30. Matches {CJ O'Doyle vs. Kamala w/ handler Friday was set to take place, but never did) Ultimo Dragon def. Jimmy Jacobs w/ manager Scott D'Amore Triple Threat Match: Pogo the Clown def. Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Abdullah the Butcher Justin Credible & 2 Cold Scorpio def. Nosawa & The Great Muta
After the match The Great Muta turned on his protégé Nosawa, and beat him down before furiously leaving to the back. Louisville Slugger Match: 2 Tuff Tony def. Bull Pain 8 Team Tag-Team Elimination match: Mad Man Pondo & Necro Butcher def. Pimp & Gimp Connection (Zach Gowen and Human Tornado), Axl & Ian Rotten, The Original Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine), The Headshrinkers, Team All Japan (from All Japan Pro Wrestling), The Basham Brothers, and Tito and Jorge Santana to win the JCW World Tag Team Championships
Ron "The Truth" Killings def. Tracy Smothers Tracy Smothers made an open challenge, and Killings answered the challenge as a surprise guest. Tracy was defeated before Killing's entrance music even stopped. Corporal Robinson def. Scott Hall to retain the JCW World Title
Insane Clown Posse & Sabu def. Trent Acid & The Young Alter Boys w/ Annie Social the Nun
Alumni See also: Category:Juggalo Championship Wrestling alumni The early JCW roster has been a mix of rappers, Indy wrestlers, and some big time names, with many of them performing under pseudonymous and/or parody alternate-names. The newer JCW roster consists of many Indy wrestlers, hardcore wrestlers, and some big time names on a daily basis. Wrestlers who have appeared in JCW include the likes of: Al Snow Balls Mahoney Chris Candido Chris Hero "Deathdealer" Tommy Starr - AKA Hollywood "Chuck" Hogan (a parody of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan). Esham Evil Dead (Jumpsteady in a mask) George "The Animal" Steele Iron Sheik
Jerry "The King" Lawler Kid Kash - AKA Kid Cock (a parody of Kid Rock) King Kong Bundy
MDogg20 Monoxide Child Raven Rude Boy Scott Steiner Terry Funk - AKA "Drunk" Terry Flunk
Vampiro Vanilla Ice In early 1991, Inner City Posse was growing into a popular success from just a local street gang to a group of rappers with their album Bass-Ment Cutz & Dog Beats. When ICP walked into a local record store, Hot Hits, with their album Dog Beats wanting to get it sold in the store, they met Alex Abbiss. Alex thought that they had real talent and wanted to take ICP "under his wing". So Alex Abbiss & ICP decided they wanted to create their own record label. Shortly after that ICP would dream of something new and that lead to a transformation from Inner City Posse into the Insane Clown Posse. Along with the transformation, they also created their own label and named it Psychopathic Records. The label starting operation out of Alex Abbiss's mom's own basement. [2] A drawing Shaggy 2 Dope scribbled on a napkin soon became the company's logo, the Hatchetman. After hard work on an album, ICP realized their home label would not gain many record stores attention, so they paid Esham $500 and Kid Rock $600 to appear on their first "Insane Clown Posse" CD. With the release of Carnival of Carnage, Psychopathic began its long road to becoming a successful record company. After two more releases, ICP gained local popularity, and were eventually outselling every other Detroit rap act by the thousands. [3] Wanting a wider range of distribution, ICP signed a record deal with Jive Records, almost temporarily abandoning Psychopathic. But in 1996, while in the middle of changing record companies, ICP released Tunnel of Love EP on the Psychopathic label. First Acts Signed The first act to be signed to Psychopathic was Project Born in 1994. As Violent J said in his book, Behind The Paint, the label used to pick members up, give them rides to the studio, buy them clothes, etc. Their first album "Born Dead" was slated to be an LP but was cut down to an EP. Guest appearances would include ICP & Esham. That album would gain little album sales thus Project Born being released form the label in 1995. While in 1997 Jumpsteady would introduce his brother-in-law Myzery to ICP. After they had met and gotten along Psychopathic would sign Myzery to a contract. He would release his first album Para La Isla. While Myzery was on tour with Twiztid, Psychopathic would release a tour only album "DP Inc" and it lacked album sales so it was never sold elsewhere. Myzery would work on one more album in a group called Psychopathic Rydas as Twin Gats. Soon after he finished recording that album in early 1999 he would leave Psychopathic. The third act to be signed were two men by the names of James Spaniolo and Paul Methric. Spaniolo and Methric took on the identities of Jamie Madrox and Monoxide Child, and the group took the new name of Twiztid. Donned "protégés of the Insane Clown Posse", Twiztid soon began sporting some make up of their own. In 1998 they released their first album, Mostasteless, to an ever growing fan base of juggalos. Twiztid would then sign a record deal with Island Records, which ICP were on at the time and helped get Twiztid signed. [4] Mostasteless was pulled from shelves and it seemed that Psychopathic would prove to only be a starting ground. In 1998, Psychopathic signed a new artist, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, which he was not announced until 1999. Blaze can be heard on Twiztid's debut album Mostasteless in background vocals. In 2000, he released his self-entitled EP Blaze Ya Dead Homie EP. He would stay on the label to present day, even after announcing his retirement in 2003, only to come back in 2004. With ICP's success in the wrestling rings of WWF, WCW, and ECW, they decided to shift Psychopathic into much more than just a record label. They wanted to make their own wrestling federation, and run it themselves. In 1998, Juggalo Championship Wrestling was born. Booming Productions In 1998, Psychopathic, with the help of Island Records, sprung into the movie business. Island funded ICP, to some extent, money to start a full length movie. The result was Big Money Hustlas. Released by Island, the movie featured artists ICP and Twiztid, as well as friends and family including Alex Abbiss, Myzery, and Rob "Jumpsteady" Bruce. The movie proved to be a successful stepping stone, not for Island, but for Psychopathic. The year 2000 was big for Psychopathic; a full length movie was released, new artists were being signed, JCW was running well. So to add more flavor to the mix, Psychopathic held it's first Gathering of the Juggalos in 2000. It drew over 7,000 people to Novi, Michigan for the 2 day event. During this time, Twiztid returned to the label and released 2 albums in the year 2000 (Cryptic Collection and Freek Show). Freek Show debuted #51 on Billboard charts, proving the group could do well on their own. [5] They would go on to continue to stay on the Psychopathic label to present day. ICP returned to Psychopathic, after officially ending their contract with Island Records. In 2001, the supergroup Dark Lotus debuted. It's original line up consisted of Jamie Madrox, Monoxide Child, Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, and non-Psychopathic artist Marz. Since then the line up has changed multiple times until it's latest, and final version, consisting of Jamie Madrox, Monoxide Child, Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, and Blaze. New artist Anybody Killa was also announced to be signed that year. While working on his own album, Hatchet Warrior, ABK appeared on many other tracks by his label-mates. He also replaced Marz in the line up for Dark Lotus. ICP's Official ReturnWhile Psychopathic hyped ICP's long awaited released of the sixth Joker's Card, a surprise was handed to fans. The legendary godfather of horrorcore, and man who appeared on ICP's first Joker's Card, Esham signed to Psychopathic. He quickly released a greatest hits album, "Acid Rain". On Nov. 5th, 2002, ICP released their sixth Joker's Card, The Wraith: Shangri-La, and it was on Psychopathic Records. The record debuted at #15 on Billboard charts. [6] Since then ICP has stayed on their own label, deciding that it's better to control themselves than be controlled. They've managed to release one or more albums every year to the present since their release of The Wraith: Hell's Pit. Brother of Violent J, Jumpsteady had appeared on ICP's Carnival of Carnage. In 2002, Jumpsteady released an EP entitled Chaos Theory. After appearing on Psychopathics from Outer Space 2 in 2003, Jumpsteady started recording his full length album. 2005 marked the year he released Master of the Flying Guillotine. Since then he's stayed quiet, and was announced by Violent J in 2006 that he left the label but still works in behind-the-scene projects. In 2003, newly signed band Zug Izland released their first album Cracked Tiles. They were then pushed to a now defunct sub-label Ax & Smash Records, and released 3:33. In 2004, Psychopathic and ZI separated in mutual agreements. The summer of 2005 saw the birth of two new supergroups. First being the Soopa Villainz. Consisting of Mr. Diamond (Violent J), Mr. Club (Shaggy 2 Dope), Mr. Spade (Esham), and Mr. Heart (Lavel), the Villainz seemed to be an unstoppable force. They released their first album Furious, their future looked good. The other group, being Blaze and ABK, called themselves Drive-By. They released their debut album, Pony Down (Prelude), in October 2005. Both groups only released one album before being broken up. The end of 2005/beginning of 2006 was an unfortunate year for Psychopathic. Out of the blue Esham, followed by Lavel, left Psychopathic in October of 2005. This left the Soopa Villainz to be finished. Esham and Lavel had some harsh words towards ICP and their label. Then in February of 2006, ABK left the label as well. He joined in the hate, and even started to diss the people who loved him most, the juggalos. Psychopathic rose to the occasion, in spite of the events. In January 2006, a new artist was announced to be signed and debuting at that summer's Gathering of the Juggalos, but his identity was kept secret. And after Detroit rapper Proof was shot and killed in a nightclub in Detroit in April, Esham and Psychopathic made up. Esham was not signed again, but remains close friends. [8] 2006 also marked the only album release of Axe Murder Boys on Psychopathic Records. Speculation is split between whether AMB won a recording deal, or just a one CD chance. But either way, they parted with Psychopathic later in 2006. In June of 2006, Psychopathic Records went through a major change. Alex Abbiss, who was with Psychopathic since the beginning, announced his retirement. He stepped down as President and CEO of Psychopathic, and was replaced by Bill Dail, better known as Billy Bill. Present Day The 2006 Gathering that year revealed the new artist, Boondox. He released his first album The Harvest in 2006. Boondox was placed on every tour any Psychopathic artist was on for 2007. Later in 2007, he released an EP Punkinhed, and announced his next album "Krimson Creek" to be released in 2008. At the 2007 Gathering, Violent J stated that Psychopathic and Anybody Killa have almost completely worked through all contractual issues and there is a good chance that he will return to Psychopathic Records. [10] Since then, however, no mentions have been named toward ABK or a possible return. Late in 2007, The R.O.C. was officially signed. [11] With that, Blaze announced that he and The R.O.C. have started a new group "Zodiac M-Print" and their new album "Horrorscope" would be released in 2008. The rumor filled, seemingly fictional group Samhein Witch Killaz proved that they were still around and not just a rumor. They appeared on Blaze's newest album Clockwork Grey, but still have not date for the debut album. Dark Lotus also announced an album to be released on 2008, the title being “The Opaque Brotherhood”. Violent J announced in January that the Red Rocks Amphitheatre would host a new event called "Hatchet Attacks" which will have concerts by the whole psychopathic family, JCW wrestling, and much more. Current artists Insane Clown Posse (ICP) Twiztid
Blaze Ya Dead Homie Boondox Dark Lotus Samhein Witch Killaz Zodiac M-Print (Blaze Ya Dead Homie & The R.O.C.) Hatchet House DJ Clay Motown Rage The R.O.C. Past groups and artists
John Kickchazz Original member of the 1989-1992 Inner City Posse/Insane Clown Posse Greez-E
Semi-Original member of the 1992-1993 Insane Clown Posse to replace John Kickchazz Fink Da Eastside G Short lived member in 1994-1995. He appeared on Carnival X-Mas and the rare Golden Goldies recording. Perpetual Hype Engine Performed instruments on "Let's Go All the Way" for ICP. Project Born They were released after Born Dead lacked album sales. Myzery
Released Para La Isla in 1998. Made some appearances in songs & in Big Money Hustlas, became a member of Psychopathic Rydas, and then was released in 2000. Vampiro
Signed a contract and recorded 75% of his album before he left, due to loss of hearing in one of his ears by a hit from Mike Awesome on WCW Nitro. Made an appearance on Twiztid's Freek Show album. Original member of Dark Lotus but never recorded any DL songs {excluding the song he appeared on Twiztid's Freek Show.} Marz Made a track with ICP, became a member of Dark Lotus and then left due to personal and business issues. V-Sinizter Layzie Bone Zug Izland Esham
Anybody Killa Drive-By L.A.V.E.L. Soopa Villainz Broke up after Esham and L.A.V.E.L. left.
Axe Murder Boyz After completing their contract requests which included one album, a few tours, and appearances, their contract ended and they parted ways with Psychopathic.
Jumpsteady Left Psychopathic Records as a recording artist "to pursue other venues". He still continues to work with Psychopathic in behind-the-scene activities. Video Department Big Money Hustlas Insane Clown Posse's debut movie costarring Twiztid and Harland Williams and also featuring Jumpsteady, Myzery, Mick Foley (As Cactus Sac), The Misfits, Mike E. Clark, and several other artist or affiliates of Psychopathic Records. Psychopathic: The Videos A DVD release containing every video ever made by past and present Psychopathic artist. Included are two new videos for Raw Deal and Ill Connect. Also featured is the original, uncut version of Chicken Huntin' by ICP. All presented in "super fresh DVD quality." Big Money Rustlas The prequel to Big Money Hustlas starring ICP and Twiztid. Many of the same cast members are expected to return from Big Money Hustlas for this prequel. Burning Man is a eight-day annual event that takes place in Black Rock City, a temporary city on the playa of the Black Rock Desert in the U.S. state of Nevada, 90 miles (150 km) north-northeast of Reno, ending on the American Labor Day holiday in September. The event is described by organizers as an experiment in community, radical self-expression, and radical self-reliance[1] and takes its name from the ritual burning of a large wooden effigy on Saturday evening. The event is organized by Black Rock City, LLC, under the guidance of one of the founders, Larry Harvey, and five other members of the board, including Marian Goodell, Harley Dubois, Michael Michael, Will Roger Peterson, and Crimson Rose. In 2007, 47,366 people participated in The Burning Man Project.DVLH http://www.lukehadley.com A Juggalo (male or female) or Juggalette (more commonly used for a female) is a member of the group that has ...all »DVLH http://www.lukehadley.com A Juggalo (male or female) or Juggalette (more commonly used for a female) is a member of the group that has grown up around the fanbase of the Michigan rap/horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse (ICP), and related recording artists at Psychopathic Records. Much of the predominant philosophy of the group stems from the Dark Carnival, a mythology that was carried as a theme in six ICP albums known as the 6 Joker's Cards. The Juggalo subculture started in the early 1990s. As seen in other subcultures, from parallels in music came parallels in interests, style, and slang. Facepainting in the style of ICP and other Psychopathic Records artists is a common practice at Juggalo-oriented social activities. Also, characteristic of the Juggalos is devotion to the inexpensive soft drink Faygo, popularized by ICP The Gathering of the Juggalos The Gathering of the Juggalos (also known simply as The Gathering or GOTJ) is an annual event for the Juggalo Family put on by Psychopathic Records; the first was staged in 2000. It is regarded highly by Juggalos, and is considered by the Juggalos to be a family reunion of sorts. The event spans four days, and includes concerts, wrestling, games, contests, autograph sessions, and seminars with artists. After 2002, the Gathering became an outdoor event, and was held at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park for a number of years. 2005 Gathering According to the Quarry Park's owner, Evan Kelley, the grounds will no longer host this event after the 2005 Gathering. Kelly has said: "Psychopathic Records broke some of the rules set down for the 2005 event, including blasting music all night long", and: "Drugs, alcohol, nudity, profanity and trash also became serious problems." 2006 Gathering The seventh annual Gathering of the Juggalos was set to take place at The Lotus Fields on July 13–July 16, 2006 in Brooklyn, Michigan (West of Detroit, Michigan). The board of Woodstock Township, Michigan, in control of necessary outdoor concert zoning permits denied permits at a meeting on April 11, 2006. The C3 zoning permit wording was loose, and could be interpreted such that additional outdoor concert permits were not necessary, but the board decided to read it by the letter. Psychopathic Records was told that if they represented country artists they would be allowed to hold the event.[citation needed] Psychopathic Records took legal advice concerning this, while booking another location. On April 18, 2006, Psychopathic Records announced that a Gathering would go ahead, the new location being dubbed The New Lotus Fields — in Pataskala, Ohio (East of Columbus) at Frontier Ranch. It took place over the same dates that were planned for the Brooklyn event. 2007 Gathering The 2007 Gathering took place in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, August 9-12, 2007. Psychopathic Records revealed the news on May 2, 2007 in an update about their 2007 JCW tour by stating: "SLAM TV's story and angles will all finally come to a head in Ohio, at this year’s 4 day Gathering of the Juggalos festival in August '07. JCW at the Gathering will feature 2 days of live action on Thursday and Friday afternoon, then on Saturday night at Midnight, JCW will host its biggest wrestling show ever, entitled Bloodymania!". Juggalo music groups Anybody Killa Axe Murder Boyz Blaze Ya Dead Homie Boondox Dark Lotus Esham Insane Clown Posse Jumpsteady Kottonmouth Kings
Myzery Psychopathic Rydas Subnoize Souljaz Tali Demon Tech N9ne Twiztid Zug Izland
Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW, and formerly known as Juggalo (championshit/Championshxt Wrestling) is an independent professional wrestling promotion run by the rap duo, Insane Clown Posse (Shaggy 2 Dope and Violent J). The first event was booked by wrestling referee and 17 year old Brian Gorie and wrestling manager/commentator Dave Prazak. The first JCW event on Dec 19, 1999 sold out St. Andrews Hall in Detroit and was filmed and appeared in stores as JCW Vol. 1. The tape/DVD (produced in Hollywood by Gorie and Russ Redmon aka JCW Wrestler Mr. Meaner/Big Flame) charted as high as #2 on the Billboard Sports and Rec. Top Sellers. After Prazak left in Jan 2000 (over money issues), Gorie planned, promoted, and booked a highly successful 15 city "Strangle Mania Live Tour" that spanned from Detroit to Denver in April and May of 2000. JCW Vol. 2 was filmed during tour stops in both Cleveland and Milwaukee. After the JCW Events in July 2000 at ICP's 1st Gathering of the Juggalos in Novi, Michigan, Gorie (the creative mind behind JCW's success) left JCW and events now only occur during each years Gatherings. Largely founded on graphic stunts and shock value rather than the athletic skills of fundamental professional wrestling, their style was based upon that of backyard wrestling and hardcore-style matches. The promotion lasted several years. One of the major highlights for the company was running an angle on the nationally televised WCW Monday Nitro on August 21, 2000. WCW wrestler Vampiro, who was teamed up with the Insane Clown Posse on camera, brought the JCW title to WCW and proclaimed that it is the only world title that means anything to him. There are also video games loosely based on the promotion called Backyard Wrestling: Don't Try This at Home and Backyard Wrestling 2: There Goes the Neighborhood. SlamTV! logo Format Internet Wrestling Show Created by Insane Clown Posse Starring stars of JCW Country of origin USA No. of episodes 15 in the first season. 1 in the second season (still running). Production Camera setup Multi-camera setup Running time approx. 40 minutes to 60 minutes Broadcast Original channel SlamTV! Site Original run April 07, 2006 – present
SlamTV! is an internet wrestling show, broadcasted by the Insane Clown Posse's wrestling promotion JCW [1] on the groups website Saturdays. [2] [3] It has color commentary done by "Handsome Harley 'Gweedo' Guastella" (Shaggy 2 Dope) and "Diamond Donovan '3D' Douglas" (Violent J) [4], also "Luscious" Johnny Stark (Jamie Madrox) fills in whenever needed. Its initial start was 20 episodes, with a nationwide tour entitled "SlamTV! Tour". [5] [6] Until it's creation, besides 3 initial DVDs, the only way to view JCW was live and in person, or home videos.
Season 1 Vampiro was originally scheduled to be part of Season 1 [7] [8] [9], but was pulled out at the last minute due to ICP wanting to release SlamTV! on DVD. On June 3rd, “Southern” Tracy Smothers was supposedly arrested and was dropped from the roster, but made a phone call from jail into ICP's radio station to confirm he will be at Bloodymania. It held "Free PPV"s named West Side Wars[11], that was held from Long Beach, California, and was broadcasted on June 20th, 2007, and East Side Wars, held from Philly, and was broadcasted on July 28th, 2007. It also hosted a massive wrestling event at ICP's annual “Gathering of the Juggalos” entitled Bloodymania.
Slam TV Part 1 (Episodes 1-9 including West Side Wars) became available on DVD on September 18. Slam TV Part 2 (Episodes 10-15 including East Side Wars and Bloodymania) became available on DVD on October 30. Season 2 It was announced by Violent J that Slam TV will be returning in 2008, with Season 2. The only confirmed wrestlers at the moment are Corporal Robinson and, making his JCW return, Sabu. The second season of Slam TV officially started with the unaired event entitled Evansville Invasion. [13] [14] On November 17, 2007, ICP released the first aired episode of Slam TV Season 2. It was recorded on October 31 in Detroit at ICP's annual Hallowicked show. The JCW show for Big Ballas X-Mas Party, held on December 21, was Scott Hall's first wrestling appearance since no-showing the TNA PPV Turning Point and several WWC shows. Tours for Season 2 have been planned, and events in January and February have been set.
Roster Official Season 1 Roster Corporal Robinson (JCW World Champion) Necro Butcher (1/2 of the JCW Tag Team Champions) Mad Man Pondo (1/2 of the JCW Tag Team Champions)
Holy Trent Acid Justin Credible Zach Gowan Leather Face Gator Magraw The Great Muta
Nosawa CJ O'Doyle Bull Pain Marvelous Mitch Ryder Samu "Southern" Tracy Smothers 2 Tuff Tony The Human Tornado Jayson Vorheese Additional Season 1 Roster noteable jobbers unacknowledged Jimmy Jacobs Josh Abercrombie Kamala Pogo the Clown Sid Vicious Ultimo Dragon Scott D'Amore Jake "The Snake" Roberts Abdullah the Butcher 2 Cold Scorpio
Axl & Ian Rotten The Original Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine) The Headshrinkers Team All Japan (Akira Raijin and Brute Issei) The Basham Brothers Tito and Jorge Santana Ron "The Truth" Killings Scott Hall Insane Clown Posse Sabu The Young Alter Boys w/ Annie Social the Nun Senior Official - Kevin Gill 2007 End of the Year Awards On December 21, 2007, "JCW 2007 Year End Awards" voting started on the official website. The winners were announced on the internet radio show 'The Main Event' hosted by Violent J and Corporal Robinson on the Jan. 10 edition of WFuckOff Radio. Best Tag Team of 2007:Mad Man Pondo & Necro Butcher Pimp & Gimp Connection (Human Tornado & Zach Gowen) Best Face of 2007: Scott Hall
2 Tuff Tony 2007's Most Hated: "Holy" Trent Acid Mad Man Pondo Best JCW Show of 2007:
Bloodymania West Side Wars Best Wrestler of 2007: Corporal Robinson 2 Tuff Tony Best Feud of 2007: "Southern" Tracy Smothers vs. anybody in JCW "Holy" Trent Acid vs. Coporal Robinson
Bloodymania was a massive JCW wrestling event, held at the Insane Clown Posse's 8th annual Gathering of the Juggalos 4-day concert. It took place on Saturday, August 11th 2007 at midnight. As said by Violent J himself "It is the biggest event JCW has ever held, and will feature a shit load of talent." Insane Clown Posse also made their in-ring return at Bloodymania after 18 months. It was recorded for a massive dvd release, and arrived in stores on October 30. Matches {CJ O'Doyle vs. Kamala w/ handler Friday was set to take place, but never did) Ultimo Dragon def. Jimmy Jacobs w/ manager Scott D'Amore Triple Threat Match: Pogo the Clown def. Jake "The Snake" Roberts and Abdullah the Butcher Justin Credible & 2 Cold Scorpio def. Nosawa & The Great Muta
After the match The Great Muta turned on his protégé Nosawa, and beat him down before furiously leaving to the back. Louisville Slugger Match: 2 Tuff Tony def. Bull Pain 8 Team Tag-Team Elimination match: Mad Man Pondo & Necro Butcher def. Pimp & Gimp Connection (Zach Gowen and Human Tornado), Axl & Ian Rotten, The Original Dream Team (Brutus Beefcake and Greg Valentine), The Headshrinkers, Team All Japan (from All Japan Pro Wrestling), The Basham Brothers, and Tito and Jorge Santana to win the JCW World Tag Team Championships
Ron "The Truth" Killings def. Tracy Smothers Tracy Smothers made an open challenge, and Killings answered the challenge as a surprise guest. Tracy was defeated before Killing's entrance music even stopped. Corporal Robinson def. Scott Hall to retain the JCW World Title
Insane Clown Posse & Sabu def. Trent Acid & The Young Alter Boys w/ Annie Social the Nun
Alumni See also: Category:Juggalo Championship Wrestling alumni The early JCW roster has been a mix of rappers, Indy wrestlers, and some big time names, with many of them performing under pseudonymous and/or parody alternate-names. The newer JCW roster consists of many Indy wrestlers, hardcore wrestlers, and some big time names on a daily basis. Wrestlers who have appeared in JCW include the likes of: Al Snow Balls Mahoney Chris Candido Chris Hero "Deathdealer" Tommy Starr - AKA Hollywood "Chuck" Hogan (a parody of "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan). Esham Evil Dead (Jumpsteady in a mask) George "The Animal" Steele Iron Sheik
Jerry "The King" Lawler Kid Kash - AKA Kid Cock (a parody of Kid Rock) King Kong Bundy
MDogg20 Monoxide Child Raven Rude Boy Scott Steiner Terry Funk - AKA "Drunk" Terry Flunk
Vampiro Vanilla Ice In early 1991, Inner City Posse was growing into a popular success from just a local street gang to a group of rappers with their album Bass-Ment Cutz & Dog Beats. When ICP walked into a local record store, Hot Hits, with their album Dog Beats wanting to get it sold in the store, they met Alex Abbiss. Alex thought that they had real talent and wanted to take ICP "under his wing". So Alex Abbiss & ICP decided they wanted to create their own record label. Shortly after that ICP would dream of something new and that lead to a transformation from Inner City Posse into the Insane Clown Posse. Along with the transformation, they also created their own label and named it Psychopathic Records. The label starting operation out of Alex Abbiss's mom's own basement. [2] A drawing Shaggy 2 Dope scribbled on a napkin soon became the company's logo, the Hatchetman. After hard work on an album, ICP realized their home label would not gain many record stores attention, so they paid Esham $500 and Kid Rock $600 to appear on their first "Insane Clown Posse" CD. With the release of Carnival of Carnage, Psychopathic began its long road to becoming a successful record company. After two more releases, ICP gained local popularity, and were eventually outselling every other Detroit rap act by the thousands. [3] Wanting a wider range of distribution, ICP signed a record deal with Jive Records, almost temporarily abandoning Psychopathic. But in 1996, while in the middle of changing record companies, ICP released Tunnel of Love EP on the Psychopathic label. First Acts Signed The first act to be signed to Psychopathic was Project Born in 1994. As Violent J said in his book, Behind The Paint, the label used to pick members up, give them rides to the studio, buy them clothes, etc. Their first album "Born Dead" was slated to be an LP but was cut down to an EP. Guest appearances would include ICP & Esham. That album would gain little album sales thus Project Born being released form the label in 1995. While in 1997 Jumpsteady would introduce his brother-in-law Myzery to ICP. After they had met and gotten along Psychopathic would sign Myzery to a contract. He would release his first album Para La Isla. While Myzery was on tour with Twiztid, Psychopathic would release a tour only album "DP Inc" and it lacked album sales so it was never sold elsewhere. Myzery would work on one more album in a group called Psychopathic Rydas as Twin Gats. Soon after he finished recording that album in early 1999 he would leave Psychopathic. The third act to be signed were two men by the names of James Spaniolo and Paul Methric. Spaniolo and Methric took on the identities of Jamie Madrox and Monoxide Child, and the group took the new name of Twiztid. Donned "protégés of the Insane Clown Posse", Twiztid soon began sporting some make up of their own. In 1998 they released their first album, Mostasteless, to an ever growing fan base of juggalos. Twiztid would then sign a record deal with Island Records, which ICP were on at the time and helped get Twiztid signed. [4] Mostasteless was pulled from shelves and it seemed that Psychopathic would prove to only be a starting ground. In 1998, Psychopathic signed a new artist, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, which he was not announced until 1999. Blaze can be heard on Twiztid's debut album Mostasteless in background vocals. In 2000, he released his self-entitled EP Blaze Ya Dead Homie EP. He would stay on the label to present day, even after announcing his retirement in 2003, only to come back in 2004. With ICP's success in the wrestling rings of WWF, WCW, and ECW, they decided to shift Psychopathic into much more than just a record label. They wanted to make their own wrestling federation, and run it themselves. In 1998, Juggalo Championship Wrestling was born. Booming Productions In 1998, Psychopathic, with the help of Island Records, sprung into the movie business. Island funded ICP, to some extent, money to start a full length movie. The result was Big Money Hustlas. Released by Island, the movie featured artists ICP and Twiztid, as well as friends and family including Alex Abbiss, Myzery, and Rob "Jumpsteady" Bruce. The movie proved to be a successful stepping stone, not for Island, but for Psychopathic. The year 2000 was big for Psychopathic; a full length movie was released, new artists were being signed, JCW was running well. So to add more flavor to the mix, Psychopathic held it's first Gathering of the Juggalos in 2000. It drew over 7,000 people to Novi, Michigan for the 2 day event. During this time, Twiztid returned to the label and released 2 albums in the year 2000 (Cryptic Collection and Freek Show). Freek Show debuted #51 on Billboard charts, proving the group could do well on their own. [5] They would go on to continue to stay on the Psychopathic label to present day. ICP returned to Psychopathic, after officially ending their contract with Island Records. In 2001, the supergroup Dark Lotus debuted. It's original line up consisted of Jamie Madrox, Monoxide Child, Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, Blaze Ya Dead Homie, and non-Psychopathic artist Marz. Since then the line up has changed multiple times until it's latest, and final version, consisting of Jamie Madrox, Monoxide Child, Violent J, Shaggy 2 Dope, and Blaze. New artist Anybody Killa was also announced to be signed that year. While working on his own album, Hatchet Warrior, ABK appeared on many other tracks by his label-mates. He also replaced Marz in the line up for Dark Lotus. ICP's Official ReturnWhile Psychopathic hyped ICP's long awaited released of the sixth Joker's Card, a surprise was handed to fans. The legendary godfather of horrorcore, and man who appeared on ICP's first Joker's Card, Esham signed to Psychopathic. He quickly released a greatest hits album, "Acid Rain". On Nov. 5th, 2002, ICP released their sixth Joker's Card, The Wraith: Shangri-La, and it was on Psychopathic Records. The record debuted at #15 on Billboard charts. [6] Since then ICP has stayed on their own label, deciding that it's better to control themselves than be controlled. They've managed to release one or more albums every year to the present since their release of The Wraith: Hell's Pit. Brother of Violent J, Jumpsteady had appeared on ICP's Carnival of Carnage. In 2002, Jumpsteady released an EP entitled Chaos Theory. After appearing on Psychopathics from Outer Space 2 in 2003, Jumpsteady started recording his full length album. 2005 marked the year he released Master of the Flying Guillotine. Since then he's stayed quiet, and was announced by Violent J in 2006 that he left the label but still works in behind-the-scene projects. In 2003, newly signed band Zug Izland released their first album Cracked Tiles. They were then pushed to a now defunct sub-label Ax & Smash Records, and released 3:33. In 2004, Psychopathic and ZI separated in mutual agreements. The summer of 2005 saw the birth of two new supergroups. First being the Soopa Villainz. Consisting of Mr. Diamond (Violent J), Mr. Club (Shaggy 2 Dope), Mr. Spade (Esham), and Mr. Heart (Lavel), the Villainz seemed to be an unstoppable force. They released their first album Furious, their future looked good. The other group, being Blaze and ABK, called themselves Drive-By. They released their debut album, Pony Down (Prelude), in October 2005. Both groups only released one album before being broken up. The end of 2005/beginning of 2006 was an unfortunate year for Psychopathic. Out of the blue Esham, followed by Lavel, left Psychopathic in October of 2005. This left the Soopa Villainz to be finished. Esham and Lavel had some harsh words towards ICP and their label. Then in February of 2006, ABK left the label as well. He joined in the hate, and even started to diss the people who loved him most, the juggalos. Psychopathic rose to the occasion, in spite of the events. In January 2006, a new artist was announced to be signed and debuting at that summer's Gathering of the Juggalos, but his identity was kept secret. And after Detroit rapper Proof was shot and killed in a nightclub in Detroit in April, Esham and Psychopathic made up. Esham was not signed again, but remains close friends. [8] 2006 also marked the only album release of Axe Murder Boys on Psychopathic Records. Speculation is split between whether AMB won a recording deal, or just a one CD chance. But either way, they parted with Psychopathic later in 2006. In June of 2006, Psychopathic Records went through a major change. Alex Abbiss, who was with Psychopathic since the beginning, announced his retirement. He stepped down as President and CEO of Psychopathic, and was replaced by Bill Dail, better known as Billy Bill. Present Day The 2006 Gathering that year revealed the new artist, Boondox. He released his first album The Harvest in 2006. Boondox was placed on every tour any Psychopathic artist was on for 2007. Later in 2007, he released an EP Punkinhed, and announced his next album "Krimson Creek" to be released in 2008. At the 2007 Gathering, Violent J stated that Psychopathic and Anybody Killa have almost completely worked through all contractual issues and there is a good chance that he will return to Psychopathic Records. [10] Since then, however, no mentions have been named toward ABK or a possible return. Late in 2007, The R.O.C. was officially signed. [11] With that, Blaze announced that he and The R.O.C. have started a new group "Zodiac M-Print" and their new album "Horrorscope" would be released in 2008. The rumor filled, seemingly fictional group Samhein Witch Killaz proved that they were still around and not just a rumor. They appeared on Blaze's newest album Clockwork Grey, but still have not date for the debut album. Dark Lotus also announced an album to be released on 2008, the title being “The Opaque Brotherhood”. Violent J announced in January that the Red Rocks Amphitheatre would host a new event called "Hatchet Attacks" which will have concerts by the whole psychopathic family, JCW wrestling, and much more. Current artists Insane Clown Posse (ICP) Twiztid
Blaze Ya Dead Homie Boondox Dark Lotus Samhein Witch Killaz Zodiac M-Print (Blaze Ya Dead Homie & The R.O.C.) Hatchet House DJ Clay Motown Rage The R.O.C. Past groups and artists
John Kickchazz Original member of the 1989-1992 Inner City Posse/Insane Clown Posse Greez-E
Semi-Original member of the 1992-1993 Insane Clown Posse to replace John Kickchazz Fink Da Eastside G Short lived member in 1994-1995. He appeared on Carnival X-Mas and the rare Golden Goldies recording. Perpetual Hype Engine Performed instruments on "Let's Go All the Way" for ICP. Project Born They were released after Born Dead lacked album sales. Myzery
Released Para La Isla in 1998. Made some appearances in songs & in Big Money Hustlas, became a member of Psychopathic Rydas, and then was released in 2000. Vampiro
Signed a contract and recorded 75% of his album before he left, due to loss of hearing in one of his ears by a hit from Mike Awesome on WCW Nitro. Made an appearance on Twiztid's Freek Show album. Original member of Dark Lotus but never recorded any DL songs {excluding the song he appeared on Twiztid's Freek Show.} Marz Made a track with ICP, became a member of Dark Lotus and then left due to personal and business issues. V-Sinizter Layzie Bone Zug Izland Esham
Anybody Killa Drive-By L.A.V.E.L. Soopa Villainz Broke up after Esham and L.A.V.E.L. left.
Axe Murder Boyz After completing their contract requests which included one album, a few tours, and appearances, their contract ended and they parted ways with Psychopathic.
Jumpsteady Left Psychopathic Records as a recording artist "to pursue other venues". He still continues to work with Psychopathic in behind-the-scene activities. Video Department Big Money Hustlas Insane Clown Posse's debut movie costarring Twiztid and Harland Williams and also featuring Jumpsteady, Myzery, Mick Foley (As Cactus Sac), The Misfits, Mike E. Clark, and several other artist or affiliates of Psychopathic Records. Psychopathic: The Videos A DVD release containing every video ever made by past and present Psychopathic artist. Included are two new videos for Raw Deal and Ill Connect. Also featured is the original, uncut version of Chicken Huntin' by ICP. All presented in "super fresh DVD quality." Big Money Rustlas The prequel to Big Money Hustlas starring ICP and Twiztid. Many of the same cast members are expected to return from Big Money Hustlas for this prequel. Burning Man is a eight-day annual event that takes place in Black Rock City, a temporary city on the playa of the Black Rock Desert in the U.S. state of Nevada, 90 miles (150 km) north-northeast of Reno, ending on the American Labor Day holiday in September. The event is described by organizers as an experiment in community, radical self-expression, and radical self-reliance[1] and takes its name from the ritual burning of a large wooden effigy on Saturday evening. The event is organized by Black Rock City, LLC, under the guidance of one of the founders, Larry Harvey, and five other members of the board, including Marian Goodell, Harley Dubois, Michael Michael, Will Roger Peterson, and Crimson Rose. In 2007, 47,366 people participated in The Burning Man Project.«
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