The Justin Reno

TNA has announced a drastic change to the #GutCheckChallenge rules. The Round 1 voting deadline is now FEBRUARY 15. Only the TOP 3 vote getters will advance to round 2. 

As of this writing, Thomas Rossiaky, a.k.a. Justin Reno, a.k.a. Judas Yorick, is in fifth place (bracket 13). Help get him into the top 3 by casting your vote NOW. Then help spread the word by sharing the link via Twitter, Facebook, Google+, email, or bullhorn, if you have to. 

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"The Famous" Justin Reno wants your vote in Impact Wrestling's TNA GUT CHECK CHALLENGE. The winner will appear on a segment of Spike TV. Why should you vote for Reno? Plain and simple -- he's the best. He's got moves that defy the laws of physics, and if you've ever seen him perform, you know he's a born entertainer.

How to Cast Your Vote for #GutCheckChallenge  Round one voting is open until March 11, when vote leaders will advance to round two. Wrestlers are listed under their real names, so cast your vote for Thomas Rossiaky if you want to see "The Famous" Justin Reno get the spotlight he deserves. There are no forms to fill out and it'll only take a few seconds of your time -- all you have to do is click a button.

There's only one vote per person or IP address, so if you want Reno to win, help spread the word! Tweet it! Facebook it! Email it! Use the hashtag: #GutCheckChallenge 

What happens when an upstart like Justin Reno comes face-to-face with a wrestling legend like The Honky Tonk Man? That's what Elite Pro Wrestling wants to know, so they're making it happen. "The Famous" Justin Reno and "WWE Legend" The Honky Tonk Man plan to meet in the ring on September 14.

The Honky Tonk Man has been wrestling since before Reno was born, and has been affiliated with World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and The World Wrestling Federation, now known as WWE. The future hall of famer (is there any doubt?) is best known for being the longest reigning WWE Intercontinental in history, a title he held for a record one year, two months, and 27 days. 

Asked how he felt to be wrestling the WWE Legend, Reno replied, "I wonder if Honky Tonk Man is as excited as he SHOULD be to be wrestling The Famous Justin Reno in September. Don't worry though, I won't let any of my fame rub off on him!"

Reno first stepped into the ring as a professional wrestler on February 6, 2010. Since then he's made a name for himself around the midwest, working with 7 Rivers Wrestling; Dynasty Pro Wrestling; Elite Pro Wrestling (EPW); IWA Midwest; Metro East Championship Wrestling (MECW), where he was the youngest ever heavyweight champion; NWA Wisconsin; Pro Wrestling BLITZ; The Wrestling Show; Windy City Pro Wrestling (WCPW); and Wrestling Past, Present, and Future (WPPF). 

Justin Reno will return to Pro Wresting BLITZ on Saturday, May 26 for "Die Hard 2012," featuring Diamond Dallas Page.

So what does Reno think about Page's participation?

"DDP will be in the house -- I assume to watch Justin Reno vs Matty Starr."

Classic Reno.

You DO NOT want to miss this.

Justin Reno and Jimmy Rockwell at Pro Wrestling BLITZ: High Stakes

This isn't over...

Justin Reno challenged Jimmy Rockwell for the No Limits Championship at Pro Wrestling BLITZ High Stakes on April 28, and the crowd was solidly behind him, chanting "Let's go Reno, let's go!"

After a series of aggressive moves, Reno was down and almost out when the fans' frantic cheers of "Reno! Reno!" seemed to will him back to his feet. In the end, though, some "interesting" tactics prevented a Reno victory. Check out the match and see if you agree with the sentiment in this tweet:

Enfinity1prod Enfinity1Productions @TheJustinReno You just gotta have a rematch there! Get that manager excluded or take him out one on one #THEBIGPAYBACK!

Referring to what RCWR Show host Lee Sanders said about Justin Reno being "WWE and TNA bound," Big Jay Pro and CJ of The Man Cave Radio Show added, "We feel you're at that level now -- just throwing that out there for you."

On his second appearance on The Man Cave on April 29, Reno was dubbed the "Official Man Cave Ass Kicker."

The Man Cave and Justin Reno have a bit of a mutual admiration society going and it's a sure bet they'll be getting together on the radio and on the road for more antics and all things wrestling.

Hear the on-demand podcast: The Man Cave Radio Show, 4-29-12

"This guy is so damn good; this isn't just a job for him; it's in his blood. Whoever scouts for WWE and TNA, you'd better scout this kid...he's pure amazing." - The Man Cave

Justin Reno was honored to be Lee Sanders' first guest on The RCWR Show on April 26. The two discussed Reno's early success on the independent wrestling scene as well as current events in professional wrestling, prompting Sanders to say, "This guy is WWE and TNA bound. He's got it all -- he's got the moves...he's got the charisma...he knows how to talk...everything you want in a perfect wrestler."

The always confident Reno proclaimed, "I'm the wrestler of the future and the future is bright."

You hearing this WWE and TNA?

* Listen to Justin Reno and Lee Sanders on RCWR Show April 26

* or listen to the entire episode

* and check out the RCWR feed and all their on-demand podcasts

About The RCWR Show: Since the mid 1980s, Lee Sanders has followed the sport of professional wrestling. It is with that love and dedication for the sport, combined with his work of being a writer, that he takes to the airwaves. Each week Lee gets you caught up with all the WWE, TNA, ROH news and entertainment news, all the while offering honest analysis in this very interactive show. 

Justin Reno is scheduled to banter with KMUZ's Happy Hour host Kevin Lee this Sunday. Yeah, we know it's Easter, but you know Reno's worth it. Seriously, the guy can talk wrestling.

The Oregon-based Happy Hour Show is a variety program featuring top music and entertaining guests...and who's more entertaining than Reno? Happy Hour loves wrestling and recently hosted Diamond Dallas Page and Percy Pringle III, a.k.a. Paul Bearer, of WWE fame. It seems only natural that they'd bring Reno into the mix.

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Happy Hour Show with Kevin Lee - KMUZ 88.5 FM

Sunday, April 8, 2012 

4:00 pm pacific/5 mountain/6 central/7 eastern

You don't have to live in Oregon to listen in -- just go to KMUZ Radio and listen via iTunes or other programs.

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Now head on over to the Happy Hour's Facebook page, hit that "like" button, and tell them Justin Reno sent you. And if you haven't "liked" Justin Reno's page yet, now would be a good time.

Justin Reno showed no mercy when he took the MECW heavyweight championship title away from Bailey Mannix last December, but Mannix seems to have gotten his revenge.

A brutal March 31 match between Reno and Eric Allen featured Mannix -- as the referee. The former champ wasn't above taking a few shots at Reno himself, and his counting style...well, watch the match and judge for yourself

Mannix appeared to take particular pleasure in a rapid-fire 1-2-3 count, ending Reno's MECW championship reign...for now, anyway. The crowd could be heard chanting, "That was awesome...That was awesome," seeming to appreciate the irony of it all.