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Snowman calls out Jerry Lawler!

2008-08-07T04:29:00.000-07:00

Last night on KWAM 990AM's Thaddeus Matthews Radio Show, Eddie "Snowman" Crawford called out Jerry "The King" Lawler on the air. They also called Corey Maclin and left a message on his voicemail. Below is a little bit from the show.

A clip from the Thaddeus Matthews Show w/Snowman

Thaddeus Matthews & Snowman call Corey Maclin

Thaddeus Matthews Blog

Below is a video of one of the Snowman/Lawler incidents.

Mid-South Allstar- Unknown Road Results 7.27.08

2008-07-29T11:55:00.001-07:00

Opening Contest

Steven Rampage def. Cody Moore via pinfall in just over 4 minutes after Rampage got his feet on the ropes to secure the win.

Second Contest

Baron Malkavain def. Dell Tucker and Rockin Randy in a Triple Threat Match via pinfall in 7 minutes after Baron hit the Devil' Wings from the middle rope on Rockin Randy and crashed Randy's body on top of Dell Tucker's body. Baron's winning streak in MAW continues after this win.

Before we could move on to our next match, Reno Diamond and Derrick King made their way out. King carried the MAW Heavyweight Title, though he isn't the champion. Reno and King decided to berate the crowd with insults and make a point that they know Jerry Lynn isn't going to be there. KC Gold, Johnny Morton, and Chris Lexx make their way out to confront them. Derrick makes more of the point about Lynn when he doesn't come out with them. As Morton and Lexx talk back and forth with them in the ring, KC gets a phone call and makes his way to the back. After a few minutes, KC comes out and lets Derrick and Reno know that Jerry Lynn is 20 minutes away and to lace them up tight because he would be ready for them.

Third Contest | Falls Count Anywhere

Dre Black def. Danny B Good via DQ in about 6 minutes after Dre through our Referee Robert in the way of a "Revolution". After Danny fought back and tried to make the pin, it appeared the referee was about to make the count until he called for the bell and told Danny he was disqualified. The fight between these two men is far from over.

Fourth Contest | Street Fight II

Armageddon def. Big Country via pinfall after 10 minutes of brawling. Big Country was busted open hard with a Stop sign attached to a 2x4 and just never recovered from it. After the match, Armageddon decided to sitout chokeslam on the referee and before he could go after anyone else, it was KC Gold getting his big man under control to head to the back. Big Country, still dazed and out of it, made yet another challenge to Armageddon, seeking a 4 Corners of Pain match. More details on that later on mawmemphis.com

In what was suppose to be our intermission, Jason Richards, Marcus O'Neil, Antoin Smooth, and Ms. Nikki made their way out to the announce table and challenged special guest commentator Carnage Antwane to a match. Jason is seeking his third straight victory over Carnage, as Jason has always had the help to beat him. A referee came out and one big boot later in 7 seconds, Carnage Antwane def. Jason Richards. Marcus O'Neil then made the challenge after that, but the match never got under way as The Crime and Jeremy Killz rushed the ring and all ganged up on Carnage. Bishop made his way to the ring and scared away all, but Crime and Marcus. Bishop hit the spear on Marcus and then on Crime. Bishop and Carnage have seen eye to eye, but tonight, Bishop shook the hand of Carnage. Carnage then made his way back to the table to continue the evening.

Fifth Match

The Golden Boy Greg Anthony def. Flash Flannigan via pinfall after 11 minutes of action after using a foreign object cupped in his hand. At the end of the match, TGB brought a chair into the ring, but was quickly disarmed by Flash. Flash, in a fit of rage, looked to use the chair to his advantage. The referee took the chair and as he discarded it, TGB was able to use an object in his tights, hit Flash, and get the pinfall victory.

Sixth Match | MAW Southern Championship

Chris Lexx def. Precious to retain the MAW Southern Championship in a long, hard fought contest. These two men brought everything they had to the ring and left it there when all was said and done. Precious, along with his manager Mr. L, did everything in their power to keep Chris Lexx grounded, but it was the quick elbow drop from the top rope that secured the victory for TFO's Chris Lexx.

Main Event

After everyone minus Lynn made their way to the ring, Derrick made it a point once again to show that he was right about what he said. KC Gold got on the mic and let Derrick know that he is wrong. At this point, Jerry Lynn makes his way out and after a few moments slapping the hands of some eager fans, it was time for action.

Johnny Morton and Jerry Lynn def. Reno Diamond and Derrick King via pinfall to pick up the victory after Chris Lexx came in and hit the Lexxicution on Derrick King!. Johnny Morton made the pinfall as Jerry Lynn launched an aerial assault to the outside to Reno Diamond. After the bell rung, a man ran from the back and jumped Johnny Morton and Chris Lexx. Lynn was left on the outside as Derrick, Reno, and this unknown man beat up on Lexx and Morton. Lynn got a chair and made the save. As Derrick and company took the mic, it was made aware to everyone in the Daisy that there just isn't a wrestling show without a Shawn Shultz promo. Shawn introduced himself and after few moments of back and forth on the mic, KC Gold made two matches for September's "Memphis 10" event at the New Daisy. It would be Derrick King and Shawn Shultz taking on Johnny Morton and Chris Lexx and Reno Diamond would have a one on one match with Jerry Lynn!

Crowd: 125

Memphis Redbirds & Memphis Wrestling

2008-07-25T03:23:00.001-07:00

Memphis Wrestling in Memphis, TN with the RedBirds with Kevin White, Sue Young, Lawler, Test, Joey Mercury, Kid Kash, Derrick King, Koko B Ware and more.

Memphis Redbirds: Schedule

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MAW This Sunday!

2008-07-23T16:30:00.001-07:00

Come out and support your local pro wrestlers as they put their bodies and careers on the line to entertain the people of Memphis!

Appearing will be former WCW, WWE, ECW, and TNA superstar JERRY LYNN, along with Memphis Wrestling stars DERRICK KING, RENO DIAMOND, CHRIS LEXX, and many more!

TO GET ADVANCE TICKETS FOR $6 CALL 901-282-7197 OR 901-644-3464 OR PAY $8 AT THE DOOR.

Midsouth Allstar Wrestling at the New Daisy Theatre on Beale Street at 7pm

MAWmemphis.com

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More On Kaz/TNA Inside

2008-07-23T16:19:00.001-07:00

By Ryan Clark | July 23, 2008

To put the speculation to rest, Frankie "Kaz" Kazarian's apparent departure from TNA is indeed a storyline/angle. He's really not leaving TNA, despite the announcement they put up on the company website. To play up the storyline, his profile has been removed from the website.

More On Kaz/TNA Inside - WrestlingInc.com

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Remember This Guy?

2008-07-23T16:15:00.001-07:00

from Straight Cash Homey Dot Net

Brock Lesnar, Minnesota Vikings: When most people say the Vikings are only “one piece away,” they’re thinking of Brett Favre. This guy’s thinking of someone with suplexing ability. Which could also be Brett Favre, but he means Brock Lesnar. (Found by Anthony at WWE’s Great American Bash.)

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Lawler gives Duggan career advice!

2008-07-23T07:27:00.001-07:00

From RAW 7-21-08

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John Cena/Mickie James Dating, Ron Killings New Name, More - WrestlingInc.com

2008-07-22T09:57:00.001-07:00

For those who have asked, there is currently an on again/off again real-life relationship between John Cena and Mickie James. The two are dating and the storyline used on TV was a small rib on the two but has since been scrapped.

WWEShop.com's currently holding a contest for fans to win some prizes such as a laptop computer, a Playstation 3 package, the SummerSlam Anthology set, a $250 WWE Shop gift certificate, and more. In the sign-up form, they ask you to choose your favorite WWE Superstar. It's a drop down list featuring every Superstar on the roster, including the names of two wrestlers that have yet to debut on television.

When Ron Killings makes his television debut, his name will apparently be "R-Truth." That name is listed in the drop down menu. The menu also lists a wrestler that has yet to even work a house show or dark match.

The drop down menu lists a wrestler by the name of Tyrone Evans, who is a developmental wrestler in Florida Championship Wrestling. WWE signed Evans to a contract earlier in the year. They're also listing the latest additions to the main roster including Brian Kendrick's bodyguard Ezekiel, Braden Walker, Ricky Ortiz, and Theodore Long's assistant Tiffany. The list also features Drew McIntyre & James Curtis, who aren't apart of the main roster, and Ashley Massaro, who recently parted ways with WWE. Both Highlanders are also listed twice by accident.

John Cena/Mickie James Dating, Ron Killings New Name, More - WrestlingInc.com

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Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation results from 7/19

2008-07-22T09:44:00.001-07:00

Written by Steven Hunter
Monday, 21 July 2008

Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation results for Saturday 7-19-08
at the TIWF Showplex Arena- Trenton, Tn.

The beginning of the show saw Drew Magruder come to the ring and announce that he was back from his fundraising tour of the heartland ( Mainly Missouri) for the Randy in 08 campaign. Drew also announced that Hotrod was still absent at an undisclosed hospital in Memphis.

Criss Braggs def. Shawn Reed def. Weasel ( Triple Threat Match)

Simone’ pinned Boogeyman Scream in an intergender match

Big Boy Bob & JD Rage def. X-3

TIWF TV TITLE MATCH
The Outlaw© def. Chico Mendoza

#1 Contenders Match
Simon Reed def. Byron Wilcott

TIWF REGIONAL HEAVYWIEGHT TITLE MATCH
Mark Southern© def. Tank Turner

Notes:
AJ Bradley was in the back talking to the bookers.
Simone’ is former OVW women’s champion.
Byron Wilcott also wrestles for OVW and has done stints in Germany but is in the states for right now.

Catch us live every Saturday night at the Showplex Arena in Trenton, Tn.Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation TV can be seen on E+TV6 each and every Sat. at noon and Primetime at 6 p.m.website at http://www.tiwf.org

Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation results from 7/19 in Trenton, TN | Indy Wrestling News

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USWA Results & Notes- Wrestling Observer Newsletter - May 27, 1991

2008-07-21T16:00:00.001-07:00

USWA

Jeff Jarrett & Robert Fuller beat The Texas Hangmen on 5/13 in Memphis to win the USWA tag titles. Also Bill Dundee won the Southern title the same night beating Eric Embry. Both matches were billed as losers leave the USWA. .

5/17 at the Dallas Sportatorium drew 230 fans as Tom Prichard pinned Mascara del Fuego, Jeff Jarrett pinned El Grande Pistolero, Tojo Yamamoto (63 years old) & Little Tokyo beat Danny Davis & Karate Kid, Bill Dundee beat Boogie Man, Robert Fuller & Jeff Jarrett beat Eric Embry & Tom Prichard in a tornado match but after the match The Texas Hangmen attacked Jarrett & Fuller, Sweet Georgia Brown pinned Madeline Collins, Karate Kid pinned Little Tokyo but after the match Embry & Prichard beat up the midget until Fuller & Jarrett made the save and the finale saw Gary Young & Terry Daniels beat Hangmen via DQ when J.C. Ice Baby interfered.

5/24 has Eddie Gilbert & Dundee vs. Tony Anthony & Boogie Man, Dundee vs. Embry in a cage match, Fuller & Jarrett vs. Prichard & Embry in a cage match (that's right, Embry is in two cage matches on this show), Sweet Georgia Brown vs. Sweet Sherri and El Grande Pistolero vs. Hurricane Walker from Florida.

Only news I've got this week from Memphis is the results of the 5/13 card that drew about 730 fans as Little Tokyo & Tojo beat Davis & Karate Kid, Eddie Gilbert no contest Anthony, Sweet Georgia Brown beat Uptown Bruno in a loser leaves town match, Prichard beat Steve Keirn in a loser leaves town match, Jarrett & Fuller beat Hangmen in a loser leaves town match to win the tag team titles and Bill Dundee beat Embry to win the Southern title in a loser leaves town match.

Don't even know how they had a card on 5/20 in Memphis if Embry wasn't around, because of late he's been in at least two or three main events per show.

Danny Davis is on his way out.

A correction from last week in the angle involving Uptown Bruno and Sweet Georgia Brown. Bruno never kissed Brown, just gave her a light hug.

Credit: www.f4wonline.com

Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online -- WWE, TNA, UFC and International Wrestling and MMA Headlines - Wrestling Observer Newsletter - May 27, 1991

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Breaking News: TNA Releases Main Event Star - WrestlingInc.com

2008-07-21T15:41:00.001-07:00

By Ryan Clark | July 21, 2008

The following statement appeared on TNAwrestling.com today and was then later removed for unknown reasons:

TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION WRESTLING TO PART WAYS WITH KAZ

TNAwrestling.com has learned that at the end of this month, Kaz will leave Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. Kaz requested his release on Monday morning.

Before departing TNA, Kaz has agreed to fulfill his obligations of competing at this weekend's live events in North and South Carolina.

Kaz will appear on the premiere episode of the new "Karen's Angle" interview segment this Thursday night on "iMPACT!" to comment on his departure and his reasons for doing so.

TNA Wrestling wishes Kaz all the best in his future endeavors.

Breaking News: TNA Releases Main Event Star - WrestlingInc.com

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John Cena Vs Lance Cade with Kenny Bolin @ Six Flags

2008-07-18T13:01:00.001-07:00

From the Official MySpace page of Kenny"StarMaker" Bolin:
John Cena Vs Lance Cade with Kenny Bolin @ Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom Tonight! Bell time is 6PM. Both men have asked the "Starmaker" to manage them. They are both member of Bolin Services. Who will i choose? Will i choose either one. Come out and see. We are expecting over 5000 fans so get there early.

See ya at 6pm. Seet and greet at 5pm for VIP Members.

www.ovwrestling.com
MySpace.com: Read Bulletin

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DDT: YOU CAN'T BEAT A 6-YEAR-OLD

2008-07-18T12:53:00.001-07:00

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Ring Posts: Forecast for Baltimore: Sunny!

2008-07-18T12:29:00.001-07:00

A scheduled appearance by Tammy “Sunny” Sytch is one of the highlights of Maryland Championship Wrestling’s Shamrock Cup tonight at The New Green Room in Dundalk.

The former WWE diva will be participating in a meet and greet before the show along with Balls Mahoney, Steve Corino and more.

The first round of the Shamrock Cup features a match between Joey Matthews (formerly Joey Mercury of MNM) and Ruckus. Also participating in the tournament tonight are former WCW star Crowbar, Ring of Honor’s Claudio Castagnoli and Delirious and others.

In addition to the tournament, MCW champion Christian York defends against Adam Flash in a two-out-of-three falls match, with Corino as the special guest referee. The first fall is “I quit” rules, followed by last man standing and then a chain match if there is a third fall. There also will be a ladder match for the MCW tag-team title pitting champions The Ghetto Mafia against Ryan McBride and Teddy Stigma.

From what my sources tell me, there also will be a new referee on the card tonight who looks exactly like me.

The Shamrock Cup concludes tomorrow night, and former WWE champion and You Tube star The Iron Sheik will participate in a Q&A in the afternoon. Now that should really be something.

For more information on the MCW shows, go to marylandwrestling.com.

Ring Posts: Forecast for Baltimore: Sunny - Kevin Eck on professional wrestling, WWF, WWE and Raw - baltimoresun.com

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FCW Updates From Last Night, Huge WWE/TNA/MMA Weekend

2008-07-18T12:21:00.001-07:00

Ric Flair, John Cena, Kelly Kelly, and Chris Jericho all appeared at the FCW TV taping last night. Cena worked a segment where he gave Shawn Spears an FU. Commentators were Dusty Rhodes and Todd Grisham.

Weekend schedule:RAW:
* Saturday - Springfield, Massachusetts
* Sunday - Uniondale, New York [Great American Bash PPV]
* Monday - Mohegan Sun Arena, Connecticut [RAW Taping]
SD/ECW:
* Saturday - Springfield, Massachusetts
* Sunday - Uniondale, New York [Great American Bash PPV]
* Tuesday - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [SD/ECW Taping]
TNA:
* Friday - Tyler, Texas
* Saturday - Monroe, Louisiana
* Sunday - North Little Rock, Arkansas

UFC also has a FREE show on SpikeTV on Saturday night and the Affliction PPV will run head-to-head with it live on PPV. The Affliction event features Fedor vs. Tim Sylvia.

FCW Updates From Last Night, Huge WWE/TNA/MMA Weekend - WrestlingInc.com

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TNA No Surrender Confirmed For Canada, Maximum iMPACT!, More

2008-07-18T12:11:00.001-07:00

TNA issued the following press release today: TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION (TNA) WRESTLING TAKES "NO SURRENDER" TO THE TORONTO AREA ON SEPTEMBER 14!

Samoa Joe, STING, Kurt Angle, Booker T, AJ STYLES, Christian Cage, KEVIN NASH AND MORE HEADLINE TNA WRESTLING'S BIGGEST INTERNATIONAL PAY-PER-VIEW EVER! Oshawa, Ontario -- (July 17, 2008) -- Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling announced today that "No Surrender 2008" will be held live at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa, Ontario, on Sunday, September 14, starting at 8 p.m. ET, and will air worldwide exclusively on pay-per-view. "No Surrender" will be TNA's first-ever pay-per-view event outside of the United States. The General Motors Centre played host to a sold-out TNA Wrestling Live! show in December 2007, and also serves as the new home of the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). "We're thrilled to be taking "No Surrender 2008" to Canada," said TNA Wrestling President Dixie Carter. "When TNA visited Oshawa late last year, the show was amazing with an electric atmosphere. Canada has always been a cornerstone of professional wrestling, from its in-ring legends and new talent to its passionate fans. We expect 'No Surrender' to be unforgettable." The stars of "TNA iMPACT!" on Spike TV (Thursdays, 9 p.m. ET/PT) will headline "No Surrender 2008," including TNA World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, "The Icon" Sting, Booker T, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Kevin Nash, "The Instant Classic" Christian Cage, Tomko, Team 3D, Gail Kim, TNA Tag Team Champions The Latin American Xchange, the Motor City Machineguns, Robert Roode, "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal, Awesome Kong, ODB, Curryman, Shark Boy and Eric Young, among others. Several TNA Wrestling superstars will be making a homecoming in Oshawa. Christian Cage, Gail Kim, Traci Brooks and Robert Roode are among those Ontario natives scheduled for action at "No Surrender." Tickets for "No Surrender 2008" will go on sale July 25 at all Ticketmaster Canada outlets, online at http://www.ticketmaster.ca and at the General Motors Centre box office.

Tickets went on sale for the TNA January "Maximum iMPACT!" tour in the U.K. TNA dropped ticket prices from the last tour, due to them running larger venues. The tickets run in the range from 25-45 pounds (roughly $50 to $90). The Manchester building, which holds 18,000 people, will be set up for a 9,000-seat configuration. The other venues are planned to be configured for their capacity. London and Birmingham in the 12,000-seat range, while Glasgow is around 7,000-seats.TNA is advertising their tour in several top selling British tabloids. WWE stopped doing a decade ago because they got to the point to where it wasn't needed.

TNA No Surrender Confirmed For Canada, Maximum iMPACT!, More - WrestlingInc.com

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Mid-South Wrestling

2008-07-18T12:08:00.001-07:00

Bill Watts Mid-South Wrestling

This video has an Interview with The Rock & Roll Express(Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson). They talk about an upcoming match vs The Guerreros(Chavo & Hector). They also put over the Mid-South promotion and the Tag-Team titles. Good interview.

Ted Dibiase challenges Hacksaw Jim Duggan to a Best Dressed Man Contest. (If you watched RAW this week you saw Dibiase Jr. and Cody Rhodes confronted by Duggan, then Dibiase Jr. belittles Duggan, wonder if you'll ever see Ted back in WWE with Duggan to face Jr. adnd Cody?) Hacksaw gets the fans approval for the win. Dibiase was not satisfied and demanded a rematch next week using an electrionic applause meter. Dibiase was great on the mic.

The Dirty White Boys(Tony Anthony & Len "The Grappler" Denton) put Mid-South Wrestling on notice that they want a shot at the Tag-Team Titles. The Dirty White Boys were on of my favorites. It's amazing how alot of the ideas came from popular music of that era. Dirty White Boys was a song by Foreinger. As a kid I didn't know who Len Denton was, but he was a solid wrestler as well as good onhe the mic.

Bill Watts states that Terry Taylor(Champion) did not have to defend the title today vs Jake Roberts. Jake Roberts in the ring, upset, demands Terry Taylor. Brad Armstrong enters the ring and challenges Roberts. Good segment. Roberts was gold on the mic.

They really knew how to build things up back in the day.

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Flair's New Show, Meet Cena & Cade Today, Sandman & More

2008-07-18T11:06:00.001-07:00

Pro Wrestling Unplugged returns to action for "Family Reunion" on Saturday, July 26 at 7:30pm to Boyle's World Gym, 11000 Roosevelt BLVD in Philadelphia, PA. The PWU Wrestling Academy at Devastation University is sponsoring a Sandman Seminar on Saturday, July 26 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm for the low cost of $25.

ECW's Lena Yada has recently started training for pro-wrestling with UPW in California.

John Cena and Lance Cade are scheduled for an autograph session today at Six Flags, Louisville, KY. The autograph session will begin at 6pm.

Ric Flair will be doing a new series exclusively for WWE.com. The show will be called "Stylin' and Profilin'" and is scheduled to debut this Tuesday. WWE.com currently has a preview of the show up.

Flair's New Show, Meet Cena & Cade Today, Sandman & More - WrestlingInc.com

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Cheap Heat Radio: OPEN MIC EDITION!

2008-07-18T02:55:00.001-07:00

Posted by Gene Jackson on 7/17/2008, 11:03 pm

Hey guys, just wanted to let everyone know Cheap Heat Radio is
returning this Sunday night July 20th at 10pm central and it's gonna be
a special 'Open Mic Edition' where no guests are gonna be scheduled
it's gonna be wide open to anyone that wants to call in and talk
wrestling. Got something about the business you wanna get off your
chest, a show to promote, or a question. Call in and share it with the
listeners of C.H.R,

I wanna hear from as many folks as possible so make sure to call in at this # (347) 838-8101

Tune into the show live or download it afterwardsIn the meantime check out the archive!

Mid-Southern Wrestling message board: Cheap Heat Radio: OPEN MIC EDITION!

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BlogTalkRadio "Shooting the Shiznit" Is Ready!!----

2008-07-18T02:47:00.001-07:00

"Shooting the Shiznit" Is Ready!!----"Shooting the Shiznit" with hosts Brian "Laughs Like A Girl" Tramel and Brian "I'm Not In This" Thompson is joined by "Mr. Cheap Heat Radio" Gene Jackson for most of the show. Randy "I have nothing else to do on Thursday nights" from C-ville calls in with some thoughts and questions. Trent "Trouble Maker" Van Drisse also joins them before the show ends. Topics discussed include the controversay from last week, message boards and Memphis Wrestling.

Testing Video

2008-07-17T18:26:00.000-07:00

Just testing out the video feature. This is a story about the new Knight Rider GPS system.

Chris Masters Update, More On Sylvain Grenier, Lawler, More - WrestlingInc.com

2008-07-17T16:06:00.001-07:00

A close-up of Jerry "The King Lawler's face, 58, is the cover of July/August 2008 edition of Memphis Sport magazine. The magazine features an article on "The King" discussing the greatest moments of his career, his thoughts on different celebrities such as Andy Kaufman being involved in wrestling, and why wrestling (or according to WWE.com, "sports-entertainment") became so popular in the Memphis area.

Click the link below for more

Chris Masters Update, More On Sylvain Grenier, Lawler, More - WrestlingInc.com

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Petey WIlliams and Rashaad Evans on TONIGHT!

2008-07-17T12:24:00.001-07:00

Willams talks about the Canadian Destroyer, working with Steiner, and the X-Division's future.
Rashaad will talk about Anderson Silva moving to the 205 class and his fight coming up with Liddell in Atlanta.
It all starts tonight at 6 on 730 ESPN or at www.730espn.com

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:: MEMPHIS SPORT :: July/August Issue

2008-07-15T13:48:00.001-07:00

The Jul/Aug 08 features an interview with Jerry "The King" Lawler, and the results of Memphis Sport's Second Annual M Awards.
Also in this issue:•
Professional boxers, Anthony and Lamont Peterson
Shaun Micheel’s charitable side
An attempt to interview John Daly
plus all the favorites: Jack Eaton, Bring It On, and more...

:: MEMPHIS SPORT ::

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Ring Posts-Baltimore Sun

2008-07-15T11:12:00.001-07:00

Crash TV returns to Raw
Edge-Vickie reunion happened too soon
Wilde night on Impact
Greatest Intercontinental title matches

Ring Posts - Kevin Eck on professional wrestling, WWF, WWE and Raw - baltimoresun.com

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"Shooting The Shiznit" This Thursday!! "Free-For-All" !!!

2008-07-15T10:27:00.001-07:00

RRO-Radio

-After the "success" of last week's show, STS is in the same format this week!! If you have ever wanted to call in and talk about anything related to wrestling, then this Thursday is the day to call. Brian Tramel and Brian Thompson will present 1hour of "Free-for-all" and they want you to call in and ask thought provoking questions or just to BS!! Join them PRIME TIME on Thursday night at 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM!! Call[347] 838-8101!!!
www.rasslinriotonline.com "Shooting The Shiznit" This Thursday!! "Free-For-All" !!!

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BlogTalkRadio-Jerkin' The Curtain NWA Main Event & SAW TV reviews w/Tommy Stewart

2008-07-15T03:00:00.001-07:00

News For Raw: Ric Flair Rumors, Lawler Bruised, More

2008-07-14T15:52:00.001-07:00

Reported by Andy Steven on 07/14/2008

Tonight’s WWE Monday Night Raw will be held at the RBC Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is the first time Raw has been to the venue to a little over two years. John Cena, Batista, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, JBL, CM Punk, and Kane are all being advertised locally to appear and as of this writing, tickets in the lower levels still remain available.

No matches have been announced for the show but there are rumors that Ric Flair will make an appearance. I’m told that it is likely his appearance will be just for the fans in attendance and not on television, but it will all depend on how the production goes. Jerry Lawler is also said to be bruised from taking Kane’s fist to the face on last week’s Raw.

PWMania.com - News For Raw: Ric Flair Rumors, Lawler Bruised, More

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Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation results from 7/12 in Trenton, TN | Indy Wrestling News

2008-07-14T15:42:00.001-07:00

Full Results: By Steven Hunter

Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation results for Saturday 7-12-08 at the TIWF Showplex Arena- Trenton, Tn.

The beginning of the show saw Commissioner Jon Seymour come to the ring. He announced that Hotrod would not be in attendance tonight because of the beating & humiliation he took last week from Wildside & Waycool. Jon said that Hotrod wasn’t doing so well and that he was in a hospital in Memphis. Jon also announced that Drew Magruder would be absent as well. Drew was on the fundraising campaign trail for Ravishing Randy’s Presidential bid. Jon said that he would be the announcer for the evening and would be joined by a commentator sent by the home office. At that time Wildside’s music plays and he comes dressed like an announcer … all of this much to the dismay of Jon.

Lawman Williams def. Shawn Reed def. Way Cool ( Triple Threat Match)

Black Thunder( Dre’ Black & Johnny Thunder)def. X-3 ( Steven Rampage & Cody Moore) .

Criss Braggs def. Dazzlin’ Dixie

PK Ripper def. Chico Mendoza TIWF TV TITLE MATCH

The Outlaw(C) def. Weasel

TIWF REGIONAL HEAVYWIEGHT TITLE MATCH: ( Finals) Mark Southern def. Simon Reed to become the new Heavyweight Champion.

Notes: OVW and International Superstar Byron Wilcott returns to TIWF next Saturday night. Catch us live every Saturday night at the Showplex Arena in Trenton, Tn. Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation TV can be seen on E+TV6 each Every Sat. at noon and Primetime at 6 p.m. website at http://www.tiwf.org

Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation results from 7/12 in Trenton, TN | Indy Wrestling News

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"THE SPELLBINDER" is back!!!!!!

2008-07-14T11:14:00.001-07:00

From The Spellbinder's MySpace:

"THE SPELLBINDER" is back!!!!!! Having to take off the last 24 weeks to prepare for a bodying building championship, has kept me out of the ring. After winning 1st place in the competition, I began my wrestling return last week in NY. If you are looking to book the SPELLBINDER at your show or event, please contact me via e-mail..... Hurry as booking dates are filling up fast!!!
To contact The Spellbinder click the link below the slideshow.

Source:MySpace.com - Spellbinder - 35 - Male - HENDERSON, Tennessee - www.myspace.com/freakyspell

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ROH: Crossing...The Border! | Bleacher Report

2008-07-14T10:55:00.001-07:00

After humble beginnings, Ring Of Honor Wrestling quickly escalated into what many people believe to be the best wrestling promotion alive today. Breeding their own young crop of talent, and focusing on the in-ring work more-so then the glitz and glamour that other major companies such as the WWE focus on, ROH is the definition of Indy Wrestling.

When ECW went out of business, RF Video (a wrestling video distribution company) needed a promotion that could fill the huge void. ROH was established and, following ECW's footsteps, it offered a fresh new look on the pro-wrestling scene. It's first ever show, titled 'The Era Of Honor Begins', in 2002 became an instant classic, and some of the matches featured at the event will be remembered by wrestling fans forever.

Some of the biggest names in wrestling today were brought up in ROH. Guys like CM Punk, Samoa Joe, AJ Styles and Christopher Daniels (aka Curry Man) all have roots leading back to the early days of ROH. And despite the fact that some of the bigger names have moved on to other promotions, ROH continues to breed their own talent. Guys like Bryan Danielson, Nigel McGuinness, and Tyler Black now grace the red and black ring, and are regarded as some of the best entertainers in the world.

So finally, after five years since it's inaugural debut, ROH will make it's Canadian debut when it hits Toronto on July 25th. The main event will feature the current reigning ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness defending against Canadian favorite Kevin Steen. A second show is planned for Montreal on November 5th. Both shows promise to be slobberknockers.

ROH Wrestling is regarded by many people to be the best pro-wrestling company going on today, and it will just be a matter of time until ROH will be able to challenge WWE and TNA. History will be made when ROH finally comes to Canada. Don't miss out.

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RWA Wrestling @ 4th In The Forest 2008 PHOTOS!

2008-07-13T12:44:00.001-07:00

Click the link below for pictures from RWA Wrestling's "4th In The Forest" featuring Dr. Death Steve Williams,Brandon Baxter,Handy Hales and Derrick King!

RWA Wrestling @ 4th In The Forest 2008 | East Arkansas Broadcasters - KISSFM

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7/10 Spin Cycle: Roode, Brother Ray, Sabin, BG James

2008-07-13T11:39:00.001-07:00

Question Answered, Jerry Lynn comes to MAW; More!

2008-07-13T10:44:00.001-07:00

KC Gold stated someone would be coming in to tag with Johnny Morton against the new team of Derrick King and Reno Diamond. KC Gold stated it would be someone affiliated with TNA, but never said current or former...we now know it is former TNA, WWE, and ECW Superstar Jerry Lynn making his way into MAW!We have also learned the new MAW Tag Team Champions Austin Lane and Scott Fury will make their first defense as champions against an unannounced team and the MAW Southern Championship will be defended as Chris Lexx, the reigning champion, will face Precious in a one on one match.Hardcore Challenge IIArmageddon Vs Big Country has been signed for "Unknown Road". Can we finally see who is the best big man in MAW?

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Memphis Wrestling: THE RETURN OF THE KING!!!

2008-07-13T10:39:00.001-07:00

After being out nearly 11 months with a broken leg, Jerry Lawler
returns to exact revenge on Jimmy Hart, and hiis newest charge, The
Dream Machine.

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Tulsa World: Then & now

2008-07-13T10:23:00.001-07:00

By JIMMIE TRAMEL & BILL HAISTEN World Sports Writers

Skandor Akbar • Mid-South Wrestling

Then: Akbar (alias Jim Wehba) was the baddest cad around when Mid-South Wrestling ruled these parts. He was a good guy when he launched his career in the 1960s, then he betrayed Danny Hodge and became public enemy No. 1, a flame-throwing “sheik” who played the villain’s role to the hilt.

Being a heel was serious business. Rabid fans cut Akbar’s car tires and broke his windows. Before a New Orleans gig, he received so many death threats that he wore a bulletproof vest when entering the Superdome. “The last 45 years, I got blamed for everything that happened in the Middle East,” said Akbar, who is of Syrian and Lebanese descent.

Now: Akbar, 73, said he loved living in Tulsa at various times during his career as a wrestler and manager. He settled in his home state of Texas (he lives in Garland) and has trained budding wrestlers.

Nostalgia is in vogue, so Akbar often gets asked to make public appearances. Said Akbar, “A lot of people tell me ‘I hated you so much, but I loved every minute of it.’ÿ” Akbar said he never cussed at fans or spat at them when leaving arenas. He just ignored them. That just made them madder.

Akbar doesn’t think he is a bad guy in real life and indicated he has a soft spot for animals. He wonders what fans would think if they could hear him sweet-talk his critters, including Brigitte (named after Bardot), a dog who will be 16 in August. He has had better luck with dogs than wives. One wife died, and he has been through a few others. “This business, it wasn’t really good on marriages.”

But Akbar said he owes everything he has to the wrestling biz. Asked whether it was fun to be a bad guy, Akbar said: “You can get away with a lot of things. The good guys, a lot of them really didn’t like to sign all those autographs. I teased them about it.” Akbar said he just tore up anything fans wanted him to sign. What else would you expect from a good bad guy?

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IWA-Mid South:Gory Days 4- 7/26 in Sellersburg, IN.

2008-07-11T17:25:00.001-07:00

IWA Mid South Presents
GORY DAYS 4: Home Sweet Home
Saturday night July 26th, 2008
Alley Cats Bowling Lanes
Sellersburg, IN

Bell time: 7:30 pm - Doors Open 6:45 pm
Tickets: $20, $15 & $10

www.iwamidsouthwrestling.com

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USWA Results & News- Wrestling Observer Newsletter - May 20, 1991

2008-07-11T17:11:00.001-07:00

USWA

The title change from two weeks back where Jerry Lawler beat Eric Embry for the Texas title has been overruled since the win was gained with outside interference so Embry holds both the Texas and the Southern titles. They are recognizing Embry's win over Jeff Jarrett on 5/3 in Dallas in both Texas and Tennessee, although in Tennessee they said the match took place on 5/10 in Dallas.

What did take place on 5/10 in Dallas before 391 fans saw Danny Davis beat El Gran Colosso to keep the lightheavyweight title, Chaz the Wild thing (son of Tug Taylor, a prelim wrestler out of Houston who drove the women crazy) beat Dr. Foo (a Killer Brooks trainee), Little Tokyo pinned Karate Kid when Tojo Yamamoto threw salt in Karate Kid's eyes, Bill Dundee pinned Boogie Man, Terry Daniels pinned Dog of War, Gary Young pinned El Grande Pistolero, Jeff Jarrett & Robert Fuller beat Embry & Tom Prichard via DQ in a major bloodbath which ended when the heels handcuffed Jarrett to the ring ropes and pulled out a plastic bag and tried to suffocate Fuller. In this case, they went all the way as they left Fuller laying there and Gary Young had to administer CPR to bring him back to life. The main event was a Texas Roundup Battle Royal (similar to Royal Rumble rules) with Dundee throwing out Pistolero & Dog of War to win. The revived Fuller managed to work the Battle Royal but he, Jarrett, Embry and Prichard all brawled out of the Battle Royal and into the dressing room.

Prichard had one of the best lines on TV here in a while when he was talking about the midget Little Tokyo. Prichard said he remembered that he held the world midgets title for a long time and he remembered when he won the title from Bill Dundee.

Gary Hart's promotion has officially folded and its television show in Texas has been replaced by the LPWA.

The 5/3 show, which drew 918 fans at $5 per head, got some of the local wrestlers upset because most of the payoffs were in the $40 range. At least one wrestler (Terry Garvin), quit over his payoff.

They did a spot show on 5/11 in Magnolia, TX before 100 fans as Prichard beat Jarrett when Boogie Man interfered but in the main event Jarrett & Davis & Colosso beat Prichard & Boogie Man & Black Angel (Tony Falk under a hood). Downtown Bruno worked as the referee on the show.

5/17 in Dallas has Sweet Georgia Brown vs. Madeline Collins for the Texas women's title, Davis & Karate Kid vs. Tojo & Little Tokyo (this will be the first mixed match in which the regular wrestlers and the midget wrestlers are the same size), Texas Hangmen defend the USWA tag titles against Daniels & Young, Dundee vs. Boogie Man and in a tornado match, Jarrett & Fuller vs. Embry & Prichard.

5/6 in Memphis drew 700 as Little Tokyo beat Karate Kid when Tojo threw salt, Dundee beat Hangman Killer to earn five minutes with his son J.C. Ice Baby and Dundee was beating on him for three minutes when Ice Baby ran off for the count out, Steve Keirn pinned Jeff Gaylord, Fuller & Davis beat Hangman Psycho & Prichard but after the match both Hangmen hung Fuller over the top rope, Eddie Gilbert beat Embry via DQ in a match where both men wore gloves with barbed wire on them when Tony Anthony interfered and attacked Gilbert (which at least should guarantee one good match per show), Keirn beat Embry via DQ in a Lights Out match and Keirn & Fuller & Dundee & Davis beat Embry & Prichard & Hangmen.

5/13 in Memphis has Karate Kid & Davis vs. Tojo & Tokyo, Gilbert vs. Anthony, Uptown Bruno vs. Miss Texas (Sweet Georgia Brown), Keirn vs. Prichard with no DQ and no time limit, Hangmen defend against Jarrett & Fuller, Embry defends the Southern title against Dundee. Bruno-Texas, Keirn-Prichard, Hangmen vs. Jarrett & Fuller and Embry-Dundee are all loser leaves the USWA for 30 days. The guess from here is that Bruno will lose, since Georgia Brown has just started as Embry's valet, Keirn will lose, Hangmen will lose and somehow Dundee will lose but turn heel and get to stay.

Dundee said he had a long talk during the week with his son and would have a major announcement on television on 5/19. He's also changed his wardrobe to give one the impression he's about to turn.

Embry claimed on television that he's retired Jerry Lawler. He then went on about their being five legends in the Memphis area, Jackie Fargo, who he claims to have run out, Jerry Jarrett, who is retired, Tojo, who is his manager, Lawler, who he claims to have ran out, and now he's going to finish things off by finishing up Dundee.

On television on 5/12, Gilbert & Ben Jordan & Karate Kid beat Hangmen & Little Tokyo when Anthony interfered for the DQ.

They ran two angles involving Bruno and Georgia Brown. In the first one, Bruno said he was going to show Georgia Brown how they treat women where he comes from, and instead of punching her, he kissed her (think about that one for a while). Later in the show Brown threw Bruno over a desk and hit him with the ring bell.

Credit:www.f4wonline.com

Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online -- WWE, TNA, UFC and International Wrestling and MMA Headlines - Wrestling Observer Newsletter - May 20, 1991

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OPEN CALL FOR PRO WRESTLERS!!!!!

2008-07-11T11:59:00.001-07:00

BOOKER T WANTS YOU!!!!

THE PWA IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING OPEN CALLS FOR PRO WRESTLERS TO APPEAR ON OUR SHOWS IN THE GREATER HOUSTON TEXAS AREA. YOU WILL NEED TO COVER YOUR OWN TRAVEL EXPENSES, AND YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE. WE WILL NEED YOU TO LIST YOUR TRAINER(S) ALONG WITH THEIR CONTACT INFO. SELECTED TALENT WILL BE COMPENSATED.

SEND YOUR YOUTUBE FOOTAGE TO: pwatalentsubmissions@yahoo.com OR DIRECTLY TO THE PWA AT 2301 COMMERCE ST, HOUSTON, TX 77002

Source: MySpace.com: Read Bulletin

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MLW "Fall Brawl"

2008-07-11T11:46:00.001-07:00

For more info visit: www.mlwonline.com

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7.12.08 "Skate of the Union"

2008-07-11T11:40:00.001-07:00

We don't want you to miss out on what could be the best bout of our Hustlin' Rollers season, so let us reiterate... Tragic City will be brangin' the heat this Saturday night to the Mid-South Fairgrounds, where us (your home team) will be forced to put an ass whoopin' on Alabama... Tennessee style!

Just two weeks after a hard fought loss in their home town, the Tragic City Rollers of Birmingham, AL are coming to Memphis to try and steal a victory from the Hustlin' Rollers.

Can the lightning-quick Schnott Nose Kid and her Birmingham mates continue their reputation as being one of the best teams in the south, or will Lil' Cinner and the bone-shattering crew from Memphis continue their streak with another "W?"

Hmmmmmmmmmmm.

So bring ya ass to the Youth Building at the Mid-South Fairgrounds, aka the House of Bruise on Saturday night. Grab a beer or ten, scream your face off for the home team... and just have a good time.

And to fuel the spirit of the Memphis team, show up with your loudest bell of choice (cowbells work real good).

Ring 'em loud and proud for your Memphis Hustlin' Rollers!

For tickets and information, please visit: Memphis Roller Derby. com
You can buy your tickets ONLINE, or at the DOOR.

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ROH News: July 11th Newswire

2008-07-11T04:14:00.001-07:00

Austin Aries vs. Tyler Black is signed for 8/15 in Cleveland, while Roderick Strong signs to run the Sweet and Sour Gauntlet on 8/16 in Chicago!

July 11th: The new ROH Video Wire is up at www.ROHvideos.com and you can watch it for FREE!!! See highlights from Dayton including Austin Aries vs. The Necro Butcher and the wild melee at the end of the show. Kevin Steen also raises the stakes on his promise. There is no excuse not to watch ROH because it's FREE at ROHvideos.com.

July 11th: ROH will make its long awaited return to Cleveland on 8/15. A good crowd will mean more shows in Cleveland. We will bring the goods, now it is time for Cleveland to give us a good showing. The first match has been signed and it is main event quality. Austin Aries is out for revenge against The Age Of The Fall. He will face Tyler Black in Cleveland. That's right, Aries vs. Black is on for 8/15 and starting later today tickets will be 30% off at ROHwrestling.com.

July 11th: It is always a great night when ROH heads to Chicago. 8/16 will be no exception unless your name is Roderick Strong. Larry Sweeney has challenged Strong to run the Sweet & Sour Gauntlet. Strong accepted only if a match against Sweeney was involved. Sweeney has agreed, but only if he is last in the Gauntlet. Strong is confident he'll get to Sweeney and has signed for the match. What exactly is the Sweet & Sour Gauntlet? We'll have more information soon right here in the ROHwrestling.com Newswire. Get tickets for 30% off starting later today at ROHwrestling.com.

July 11th: Well in case you haven't guessed it yet, there is a 30% off everything sale at www.ROHwrestling.com starting around noon today. Here is the best part. THERE IS NO MIMIMUM ORDER. That's right, if you buy just one item it is 30% off. If you buy lots of stuff everything is 30% off. We are going to let you "Beat The Heat" at www.ROHwrestling.com with the 30% off everything sale. This is a great chance to save on tickets to all upcoming shows. Get the hottest DVDs at www.ROHwrestling.com for 30% off including:
-ROH "Supercard Of Honor III" (this is becoming one of ROH's best sellers ever for a reason)
-ROH "Take No Prisoners" (entire PPV with Nigel McGuinness vs. Tyler Black match of the year candidate plus a bonus match of Briscoes vs. Naomichi Marufuji & Takeshi Suguira from Budokan Hall)
-ROH "Return Engagement" (it doesn't get any better than Briscoes vs. Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin and El Generico vs. Kota Ibushi)
-ROH "A New Level" (no ROH fan can miss ROH's special debut at the Hammerstein Ballroom)
-FIP "Cage Of Pain II" (Cage Of Pain with light tubes, barbed wire, tables, thumbtacks and more plus Dragon Gate six man action with Jack Evans, BxB Hulk & Yamato vs. Delirious, Jigsaw & Hallowicked)
-FIP "Redefined" (must see Roderick Strong vs. Erick Stevens brutal bout, Nigel McGuinness vs. Necro Butcher)
-SHIMMER Vol. 17 & 18 (the next two SHIMMER DVDs are here with Amazing Kong, Sara Del Rey, MsChif, Lacey, Rain, Daizee Haze, Wesna, Sarah Stock and many others)
-Plus the latest from TNA, NOAH, Dangerous Divas, GEAR, WxW, Chickfight, Guest Booker, You Shoot and WWE including the new "Ric Flair- The Definitive Collection" 3 DVD set!!! Act now because the 30% OFF EVERYTHING sale and our inventory won't last until the weather cools down.

July 11th: In case you missed it on the main page of ROHwrestling.com, the 9/20 Philly event has been moved from the National Guard Armory to the former ECW Arena now known as the New Alhambra Arena. The National Guard will be mobilizing troops for Iraq now that weekend. We wish our troops the best and want to thank the New Alhambra Arena for giving us a new home on 9/20. All tickets that have already been sold will be honored at the door. This will be a big day of wrestling as Velocity Pro Wrestling will have a 2pm show that day and the ROH event will begin at 8pm. For more info on VPW go to VPWrestling.com.

July 11th: Did you get your ROH Toolbar yet? If not go to rohmedia.com/toolbar.htm and get it for exclusive podcasts, special deals on merch, news and more!!!

July 11th: Tyler Black has written a new blog welcoming a champion into Age Of The Fall at: http://projectonesixone.blogspot.com/

July 11th: There is an article on "A Man Of His Word" and you won't believe who it is about. Check it out on the main page of ROHwrestling.com or by clicking here: http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/article.aspx?id=2162

July 11th: Want to see the very best stuff from ROH in 2008 while you can save 30% on DVDs at ROHwrestling.com? Check out an article on the main page of www.ROHwrestling.com later today to see what the fans have voted the best of the first half of 2008.

Credit: ROHWrestling.com

411mania.com: Wrestling - ROH News: July 11th Newswire

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Jerry Lynn comes to MAW on July 27th!

2008-07-11T02:25:00.001-07:00

Press Release:MAWMemphis. com has confirmed that former TNA, WWE, and ECW Superstar Jerry Lynn will make his way into the New Dasiy Theater on July 27th, 2008 to team with Johnny Morton to take on Derrick King and Reno Diamond.

More information will be given later this week. Other matches have been announced on MAWMemphis. com and more updates to the site with news on future ventures for MAW will be posted soon.

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July 10 Karl Stern Show~!

2008-07-11T02:14:00.001-07:00

A new Karl Stern Classic Wrestling show. Today I address the mail bag and talk about such topics as The Steiner Brothers, the variety of wrestling in the 1980's verses today, Sting, Curt Hennig, Nick Bockwinkel, Jerry Stubbs, D.J. Peterson, and of course, book talk.

Click the Link below:
Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online -- WWE, TNA, UFC and International Wrestling and MMA Headlines - July 10 Karl Stern Show~!

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Cryme Tyme: Word Up!

2008-07-10T15:41:00.001-07:00

⋅ July 9, 2008

Cryme Tyme has a new show on WWE.com starting today called Word Up. It's being described as "Snoop Dogg meets Sesame Street" and be about urban words.

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Dutch Mantell gets Texas Dirt to fight his battles

2008-07-10T14:37:00.001-07:00

In the late 80's, Dutch Mantell and the Master of Pain who later became the Undertaker were embroiled in a heated feud in Memphis. The feud ended when UT defeated the Dutchman in a loser leave town match. Unbeknownst to UT at the time was that the Dutchman had lots of friends in low places and one of those friends came to his rescue. In this video, Bill Dundee goes looking and finds one of those friends...a weird and wacky character by the name of Texas Dirt who long time aficianados of the sport claimed bore an uncanny resemblance to the Dutchman himself. So instead of a feud ending...one was just beginning. Enjoy some of what Memphis wrestling was best known for...good TV and great stories.

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Official TNA iMPACT! Preview For Tonight

2008-07-10T06:54:00.001-07:00

The following is from TNAWrestling.com:

This Thursday night, TNA returns to SpikeTV with two hours of Total Nonstop Action starting at 9pm!

The below is a preview of what you can expect on the final broadcast before the July 13 "Victory Road" Pay-Per-View:

- Will the icon Sting be in attendance this Thursday night? As "iMPACT!" went off their air this past week (and as Samoa Joe and Kevin Nash were arguing in the ring), Sting appeared high above the ring in the rafters. The question is - what does Sting have planned...and what does it have to do with Joe and Nash? Tune in this Thursday to find out!

- Tune into "iMPACT!" this Thursday night for more World X Cup Tournament matches, featuring Team TNA member Kaz in action!

- By defeating Raisha Saeed this past week, TNA newcomer Taylor will get a shot at the TNA Knockout Women's Championship and $25,000 this Thursday night when she takes on the unstoppable Awesome Kong!

All this and much more this Thursday night, including appearances by Kurt Angle, AJ Styles, Team 3D, Christian Cage, Rhino and many more of your favorite TNA superstars.

Plus, more matches will be announced for the Victory Road Pay-Per-View! Official TNA iMPACT! Preview For Tonight - WrestlingInc.com

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RRO:Shows For the Weekend 7.11 to 7.12.08

2008-07-10T05:41:00.001-07:00

Shows For the Weekend 7.11 to 7.12.08----CLICK HERE to take a look at all the regular shows for this weekend.

TIWF will be in Bells, TN Friday night for a special card to benefit the baseball team.

TLCW will be presenting their “Super Summer Showdown” this coming Saturday and the only match I have been told of is listed.

Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation Bells, Tn.Friday July 11th, 2008 at Bells Elementary School(At the Ballfield}..7:45 p.m. BelltimeMain EventJawbreaker Jesse Dee Vs. The Torture KingSemi-Main Event ( TIWF TV Title Match)Chico Mendoza © vs. PK RipperFeature(TIWF Tag Team Title Match)New Breed of Perfection ( Wildside & Waycool)© vs. Locked & LoadedAlso Appearing:JR Rich, AC Havoc, The Convicts, Cody Moore, Ravishing Randy, JC, Jon Seymour, Drew Magruder, and more.Card Subject to Change. Other Matches added at ringside.Ticket Prices: Adults $5.00 Kids 6-12 $3.00 Kids 6 & under FREE!Advance Tickets: Randy 780-9068Proceeds to benefit the Baseball Team.

----TLCW will present Super Summer Showdown. The event begins at 1:00 P.M. at Ripley Park, and continues later that night at the TLCW arena. The main event of the evening will be a "Loser Leaves TLCW Match" between Tattoo and Derrick King.

Source: Brian Tramel www.rronews.com

rasslinriotonline news: Shows For the Weekend 7.11 to 7.12.08

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OVW news and notes

2008-07-09T17:12:00.001-07:00

Posted by Brian Gaddis on 7/9/2008, 4:48 pm

We don't hear a whole lot about Ohio Valley Wrestling since it ceased being WWE developmental. April Hunter posted some things yesterday about what's been going these days on her MySpace bulletin. I thought the crack about OVW wrestlers being too busy to get arrested was funny.

OVW Wrestling Update: It turns out staying in Louisville KY wasn't a bad idea after all. All is not 'dead' as many originally thought. But they do think a bit too locally, rather than globally which is why you might not have heard much about them since they stopped being a developmental territory. ....

So, here's what's been going on: OVW is still running four shows a week, including TV. The wrestlers still seem a little too busy to fit in getting arrested over here. OVW's weekly show is seen on the CW channel Saturday nights, or worldwide download for just $2 on their site. Ovwrestling. com/home. htm....

Their women's championship has just gone 24/7, which has made defending it really fun, surprising and with great twists as you can imagine.

WWE is also still working with OVW. Plus, a current superstar is sent in every week. Last week it was Armando Alejandro Estrada.
He wrestled the current Worlds TV Champion, JD Michaels (http://www.
myspace. com/jd_michaels) in a phenomenal match and verbal back and forth that fans are still talking about.

In the past two months, we've seen Jerry Lawler, CM Punk, Tommy Dreamer, Nitro & Melina…and Shelton Benjamin here on Friday for the 4th of July. They even had a kick ass women's program featuring ODB in June.....

Everyone's super excited to have Mick Foley, Paul London and John Cena coming soon. This, of course, in addition to the current roster of veteran talent which includes Joey Matthews, Nick Dinsmore & Rob Conway.

So, I'm happy all has worked out. Louisville is very pretty and quite a large city that's "wrestling friendly"…oh, and my back therapy costs less here.

Always a plus!
Mid-Southern Wrestling message board: OVW news and notes

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Ring Posts: Q&A with Terri Runnels - Kevin Eck on professional wrestling, WWF, WWE and Raw - baltimoresun.com

2008-07-09T13:12:00.001-07:00

Q&A with Terri Runnels

Wrestling fans probably most remember Terri Runnels as Marlena, the glamorous, cigar-smoking companion of then-husband Dustin “Goldust” Runnels. The former WWE diva, who left the company in 2004 to spend more time with her daughter, has now turned her attention to philanthropy. She has launched a national contest called Make The World Write, in which entrants are asked to write an essay detailing how they would make the world a better place. The winner will receive Runnels’ home in Gainesville, Fla., and $100,000 to apply to their idea.

I spoke with the former WWE diva about the contest and her wrestling career last week:
Ring Posts: Q&A with Terri Runnels - Kevin Eck on professional wrestling, WWF, WWE and Raw - baltimoresun.com

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Wildcat Chris Harris on ECW 7/8/08

2008-07-09T12:50:00.001-07:00

Chris Harris made his ECW debut last night as Braden Walker. He's part of GM Teddy Long's "New Superstar Initiative" as he faced former ECW GM Armando Estrada.

Terri Wants WWE/TNA Return, Killings Headed To SD!, Regal

2008-07-09T11:28:00.001-07:00

By Ryan Clark

Former WWE Diva Terri "Marlena" Runnels recently expressed an interest in returning to either WWE or TNA in an interview with the Baltimore Sun. "I would love to do something again, but my only thing is that I don't want to wrestle," she said. "It would have to be in a hosting/managing/valet/interview capacity. I have no problems with a bump. When I would get to TV and Vince [McMahon] would say, 'OK, Big Show is going to goozle you and throw you and you're going to land on someone in the second row,' I'd be like, 'Awesome.' But if he would tell me, 'Hey Terri, you've got a bikini paddle on the pole match with another girl,' nothing against the other girls, because I so respect them and what they've trained to do, but I just cannot stand having an actual wrestling match. It's just not for me. I love the big bump. I was the first female to be slammed through a table by The Dudleys — loved that, was stoked. Granted, it didn't feel well the day after or the day after that or the day after that, but I was still very excited to do that bump."
William Regal's WWE Wellness Policy suspension is set to expire on July 20th, so it is possible that he will return at the Great American Bash.
Former TNA superstar Ron Killings was backstage at the Smackdown tapings last night. That should come as no surprise as he's been at every TV taping for the last four months or so. He's also been working SD! house shows as of late. As things stand right now, he is expected to debut on Smackdown soon. This could change though due to the new talent initiative on ECW but he looks to be headed for SD!. This will be Killings' second WWE run as he had a short run as "K-Kwick" a few years ago.

Terri Wants WWE/TNA Return, Killings Headed To SD!, Regal - WrestlingInc.com

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Press Release: Training Seminar with Eugene!

2008-07-09T04:01:00.001-07:00

Former WWE star Eugene to conduct wrestlers' seminar July 27

Former WWE superstar Eugene will be the guest instructor during a wrestlers' seminar at the new Harley Race Wrestling Academy in Eldon, Mo. Sunday, July 27.

The long-time trainer at former WWE developmental promotion Ohio Valley Wrestling, Eugene is one of the most memorable and popular wrestlers in WWE history. He will appear at the World League Wrestling event Saturday, July 26 before conducting the seminar the following day.

The new 3,240-square-foot Harley Race Wrestling Academy facility will host the seminar, which is open to current professional wrestlers. The $50 seminar fee is non-refundable and must be paid in advance.

To register, call (573) 392-4100 or send payment to:

World League Wrestling
1406 South Business 54 Hwy
Eldon, MO 65026

Press Release: Training Seminar with Eugene!

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Missy Hyatt books Hogan vs. Savage 2008

2008-07-08T17:36:00.001-07:00

By Missy Hyatt

I'm glad my Guest Booker column got over very well. The feedback was awesome. I got 5, that's right, 5 freaking emails that praised my work. I might revolutionize booking. Maybe I can create a over used finish that the audience will groan at. Perhaps they can coin the phrase a "Missy Finish" every time that finish is used. I can dare to dream. One of my emails suggested that I Guest Book Randy Savage VS. Hulk Hogan as a current program. I found the match to be a challenge. Keep in mind that my Guest Booking is the vision of my warped mind.Back Story:Randy savage has had a on again-off again with Hulk Hogan for twenty years. When Savage can make money with Hogan, everything is copasetic.

When Savage can't make money against Hogan,
we deal with Savage cutting insane shoot promos. We even have to deal with Savage cutting rap songs [I actually own the cd] in challenging Hogan to a shoot. What a relationship? Savage is still bitter that Hulk and Linda Hogan might have contributed to Elizabeth leaving him in '92. Savage tried to mend his broken heart with countless strippers that are half his age. But no surgically enhanced hoochie can tame Savage. Savage has even called Hogan out to the delight of nobody for the last seven years. Savage finally got the
variable that will entice Hogan to do business with him. That variable is Linda Hogan!Vignette:Savage announces he's in love. Strippers, porn stars, Slim Jim's, and even Mae Young couldn't quench his carnal lust. Randy has baggage that no woman would have the patience to deal with. Savage found his new lovely smashing Hulk's vintage motorcycle collection. There's nothing more appealing than a hyper active fifty five year old cutting promos to Linda.

Savage uses every line possible to get a hook up. "If you think Lanny Poffo is the one, I'm twice as fun". "Jay Lethal stole my gimmick, not the other way around". "Who wants to snap in to my Slim Jim"? "He has eyes for Elizabeth". "Anybody wants me to rap to them"? Ughh! This hyper active ladies man is persistent. Eventually Linda is intrigued by Savage. Maybe its her new life style of dodging TMZ that is getting on her nerves? What
a better way to avoid the media than by being locked at home 24/7 with nothing but Hungry Man dinners? The choice is obvious. Macho Madness conquers all!Promo: Randy SavageThis promo is taken at the beach. Savage rants about Hogan losing two houses, a condo, millions of dollars, and motor cycles. Savage boasts about being free of children, nagging ex wives, and even the burdens of a career. As the camera pans down, we see Savage rubbing oil on Brooke. Our imaginations run wild. Nahh! TMZ has pics, video, and analysis within minutes. We see Linda macking it up with a life guard to the oblivious Macho Man.

Special Feature: Linda Hogan:We hear Hulk Hogan arguing with her divorce lawyers. Linda is not happy with 60% of Hogan's equity, she wants more. Linda wants the copyrights to the name Hulk Hogan. Linda justifies that her new assistant is looking to go to college next year and she wants to plan for his high school prom in advance. "You only turn 18 once". Apparently gifts that consist of Terry
Bollea's motorcycles, leather jackets, championships, and cars is not enough for her new gold digging cabana boy. He even quit his stressful-minimum wage job of washing boats to be Linda's full time play thing. Linda even took this youngster to Mexico. Mexico doesn't frown heavily about taking a minor
across the boarder for a Donkey show and a nightcap of Lucha Libre. Linda announces that she will be managing Randy Savage in the ring and out of the ring. Apparently living 25 plus years off of Hogan's non stop work schedule left her a unsatisfying life of buying new mansions, drag racing, non stop vacations, and flirting with new "personal assistants". Linda wants a career. Who can blame her?

Unfortunately Savage wants a monogamous relationship. Linda prefers to be a aging groupie to boy bands.Hulk Hogan:We find Hulk training with fellow Bubba The Love Sponge fan, the Iron Sheik! Sheiky tells Hogan how Savage is "a dirty cheap Jew"! "He use my coke and smoke my marijuana". The Sheik demands Hulk "break his back and make him humble". Than we deal with Hulk having to console Sheik who sobbs "I love
Elizabeth, but Savage is a cheap Jew bastard". This emotional promo is motivating to anybody who is "straight edge".Main Stream Angle:We deal with a very low key Hogan on Larry King. Hogan pushes that his children come first and he is not concerned about Linda being a groupie to multiple boy bands and possibly snapping in to Savage's Slim Jim?. Larry asks if "Hogan truly knows what's best"? A sad Hulkster replies "I don't have the answers any longer". Every viewer is sympathetic to a teary eyed Hulkster. We than get a live interview from Randy Savage at MTV Spring Break. Savage is having a chicken fight with Brooke on his shoulders against some teenager with Linda on his shoulders.

Linda brags how she's joining a sorority this fall. Savage brags that he's moving in with Linda and Brooke. Savage than attacks a camera man who he feels is glaring at Linda too long. Hulk
just quivers his lip, while he watches the sattelite transmission.Savage and Linda Program:Savage cuts his usual Macho-esque promo of ramblings and wanting to shoot on Hogan. We have Linda in the back ground with her 19 year old personal male assistant. Savage lears at both of them. Linda tells Savage that he needs to go on the road for 300 days a year. Linda will fill her time up with being a adult role model and den mother to any local male fraternity. Savage waves his finger at her, but Linda threatens to call the authorities on
him.Hulk Hogan Promo:Hulkster needs to beat Savage and draw big $$$$ off this program. If this program fails, Hulkster will have to take a second job as enhancement talent for Ohio Valley Wrestling to supplement the $200,000 a month alimony that Linda is demanding. Hogan admits the combination of Savage and Linda is tougher than Andre.

That's why he's putting up his residuals, homes, bank accounts, and reality show contracts VS. Linda's divorce demands. This is the ultimate high stakes match.Hulk Hogan VS. Randy Savage: Ultimate High Stakes MatchNeedless to say in a work or shoot environment, there will not be too many moves to call in this match. Randy comes out to his old pomp and circumstance song. Linda is being carried out on a throne that is being carried out by a bunch of 19 year olds. Guest ring announcer is Brooke. She runs down all of Randy's
accomplishments. This is than perceeded by a lengthy list of all of the material and monetary items that Linda acquired in the divorce. Hulk Hogan than comes down to the ring. He grabs the mic and says "the real issue is between me and the cougar", f*** off Slim Jim breath". This gets a big pop. Linda is seated at ringside, while she is being massaged by her boy toys. Everbody doubts if she ever felt "Macho Madness". Savage and Hogan lock up. Hogan preceeds to slap Savage. They start brawling outside. Savage grabs a sledge hammer that was placed under the ring.

He uses this to bust Hulk up. Linda proceeds to berate Hulk. Hulk starts making his
comeback. All of a sudden, a video is being played on the big screen. It's a 'Girls Gone Wild' video. Nothing like Linda flashing with a bunch of teenagers. Hulk decides to go after Linda. He gets cut off by Brooke. Savage comes behind Hogan and starts pummeling him. It looks like nobody can save Hulk. All of a sudden Nick comes out in a orange prison jump suit. It looks like Hogan got back up. Nick ends up laying out Hogan. He grabs the mic and announces the family's new reality show, "Linda Knows Best". Nick, Brooke, and Linda all start stomping all over Hogan. Savage becomes nothing but back ground material. Nothing is resolved. Since Linda is going to contest wanting what ever is left of Hulk's assets. Hulk announces to stay tuned for a rematch and his new reality show. "Hulk Hogan 56 And Single". Ughh!!!!!

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Comic - Drawing Heat: Vince McMahon informs C.M. Punk how he'll get him over as World Champion!

2008-07-08T13:02:00.001-07:00

PWTorch - WWE News and Pro Wrestling Coverage Since 1987

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Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online -Headlines - FREE TODAY: July 8 Bryan & Vinny Show~!

2008-07-08T03:54:00.001-07:00

It's the FREE Bryan & Vinny Show! Lots to talk about tonight including two pretty fun shows, Friday Night Smackdown with the epic break-up of Edge and Vickie, and Raw with a nearly-forgotten return, a four-way to determine an interesting number-one contender, some great and some awful segments, and more! Best of all it's FREE, so please post the link or file elsewhere and help spread the word about figurefouronline.com!

Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online -- WWE, TNA, UFC and International Wrestling and MMA Headlines - FREE TODAY: July 8 Bryan & Vinny Show~!

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Major Backstage Updates: Ron Killings & Chris Harris, More - WrestlingInc.com

2008-07-07T14:59:00.001-07:00

By Ryan Clark | July 07, 2008
Partial Source: The Wrestling Observer Newsletter
Former TNA wrestler Ron "The Truth" Killings, who is scheduled to be called up to the SmackDown roster any week now, has been told he's getting a top-level push upon his debut.
Former TNA wrestler Chris Harris is said to be on the radar for a call-up to the main roster. The 7-time tag team champion is currently situated in Florida Championship Wrestling.
Batista may be added to the main event of the Great American Bash. (Punk, Cena, JBL, Batista - Fatal Four-way) We'll see tonight.

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New WWE Divas Title Belt

2008-07-05T10:42:00.001-07:00

Here's a couple of pics of the brand NEW WWE Divas Championship Title Belt. I guess this one will go to the hottest female wrestler. And the WWE Women's Title will go to the best female wrestler. Or they might bring in Mariah Carey and drop it on her?

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Championship Wrestling TV - July 5, 2008

2008-07-05T02:26:00.000-07:00

USWA News-Wrestling Observer Newsletter - May 18, 1991

2008-07-04T21:34:00.000-07:00

USWA

5/3 in Dallas drew 918 fans with all seats at $5 for the Cinco De Mayo card. The only title change during the week took place on this card as Eric Embry won the Southern title from Jeff Jarrett in a bloodbath when Tom Prichard hit Jarrett with Tojo Yamamoto's briefcase and Embry pinned him. Don't know if they're going to acknowledge this title change in Memphis or not, however they've yet to announce in Memphis that Jerry Lawler beat Embry the previous Friday in Dallas to win the Texas title, partially because Lawler is still "supposed" to be injured in Memphis. The USWA Dallas show airs in Memphis in syndication with Lawler on this past Saturday (even though his last week in Dallas he acknowledged his injury and that he'd be out of action for a month). Also at the Sportatorium, Embry & The Boogie Man beat Gary Young & Terry Garvin when Embry pinned Garvin with his feet on the ropes, Private Terry Daniels pinned El Grande Pistolero, Bill Dundee & Danny Davis beat Texas Hangmen in a non-title double chain match, Jarrett & Robert Fuller beat Steve Austin & Tom Prichard when Jeff pinned Austin after hitting him with Tojo's briefcase, El Gran Maya pinned El Jimines, El Grande Colosso pinned Mascara Del Fuego and Tony Torres won a five-man Battle Royal involving the previous four named wrestlers and himself. The only matches that got any heat were the Jarrett-Fuller tag match and the Embry-Jarrett singles match.

5/10 in Dallas will be headlined by a 12-man Texas Roundup (Royal Rumble rules Battle Royal), Young vs. Pistolero, Tony Falk vs. J.C. Ice Baby, Karate Kid vs. Little Tokyo in a midget match, Davis vs. Gran Colosso for the USWA lightheavyweight title, Dundee vs. Boogie Man and Jarrett & Fuller vs. Prichard & Embry.

4/29 in Memphis drew 700 as Davis drew Hangman Psycho, Dundee pinned Hangman Killer, Fuller DDQ Prichard, Jarrett pinned Austin, Embry DDQ Eddie Gilbert in a chain match and Gilbert was "injured" after the match when all the heels jumped him so the Thunderdome match ended up being 5-on-4 with the heels (Embry-Austin-Prichard-Hangmen) beating the faces (Jarrett-Fuller-Davis-Dundee).

Jarrett was in an auto accident Sunday afternoon which could have ended up a lot worse than it did. Jarrett was going through Jackson, TN. Another guy, whose car was out of control, apparently because the brakes failed, spun across the divider and ended up in a head-on with Jarrett's car. Even though Jeff's car wound up banged up to where it looked like an accordion and also both cars burst into flames, Jeff managed to get out of his car through the window before the car burst into flames. He was treated for three hours in the hospital before he was released. There were seven others, none of the rest wrestlers, who were also treated from the wreck.

5/6 in Memphis had a Texas Brawl in a cage with the same 10 wrestlers who were scheduled to go at it the previous week. Also Steve Keirn vs. Eric Embry in a Lights Out match, Embry vs. Eddie Gilbert (yes, both Embry and also Keirn are working three times on this show) in a match where both men will where gloves with barbed wire on them, Jarrett & Fuller vs. Prichard & Hangman Psycho, Keirn vs. Austin, Dundee vs. Hangman Killer and if Bill wins, he gets five minutes with J.C. Ice (his son) but if Killer wins, J.C. gets five minutes with Bill with Bill's hands tied behind his back and the opener has Karate Kid vs. Little Tokyo.

4/20 in Nashville drew 500 as Pistolero pinned Davis *, Ice Baby pinned Night Train Jackson **, Keirn & Dundee beat Hangmen **3/4, Jarrett & Fuller beat Prichard & Austin in 20 minutes when Jarrett hit Austin with Tojo's briefcase ***1/2, Embry beat Gilbert via DQ in a great brawl ***.

Former area wrestlers Chris Champion, Tom Burton and Terry Adonis are working small-time cards in Northern Tennessee and Kentucky for Dale Mann. Adonis does a Khan from Mongolia gimmick.

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Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-04T10:40:00.000-07:00

Jimmy Hart Sr. & Jr., and the election...

2008-07-02T10:49:00.000-07:00

Jimmy Hart sure knew how to get things over. He even puts over the "Wimpbusters" t-shirts that I'm sure they were selling at the time. I had no idea Snowman wrestled under a hood as Dr.Detroit...bye the was that movie was awesome!

Blast from the Past!!!!!

2008-07-01T15:14:00.001-07:00

X-Entertainment - Mildly Interesting '80s Print Ads!

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Video of The Day!

2008-07-01T07:12:00.000-07:00

What a picture perfect belly to back suplex!

Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online -- WWE, TNA, UFC and International Wrestling and MMA Headlines - Observer Live tonight with guest host Mike Semp

2008-06-29T16:57:00.001-07:00

Wrestling Observer/Figure Four Online -- WWE, TNA, UFC and International Wrestling and MMA Headlines - Observer Live tonight with guest host Mike Sempervive

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Today In Wrestling History - Sunday, June 29, 2008

2008-06-29T16:26:00.001-07:00

Today In Wrestling History - Sunday, June 29, 2008

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The Naturals shoot on Bert Prentice

2008-06-29T16:07:00.001-07:00

Mid-Southern Wrestling message board: The Naturals shoot on Bert Prentice

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WWE Creating Headaches For Indy Promoters By Pulling Ric Flair From Appearances :: ImpactWrestling.com

2008-06-29T16:02:00.001-07:00

WWE Creating Headaches For Indy Promoters By Pulling Ric Flair From Appearances :: ImpactWrestling.com

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Wrestling Observer Newsletter - May 6, 1991

2008-06-28T21:45:00.000-07:00

USWA
Jerry Lawler won the Texas title in the title vs. title match with Eric Embry on 4/26 at the Dallas Sportatorium. This title change probably won't be recognized in Memphis because Lawler is supposed to be taking a vacation there because of neck injuries. Before the Lawler-Embry match, Lawler told the fans in Texas that he's working the match against doctor's orders because of his neck injury which is I guess because some fans in Tennessee may see the match in syndication or on ESPN.

Danny Davis won the USWA light heavyweight title on 4/23 from El Grande Pistolero (Gypsy Joe) in Louisville. This change will be recognized throughout both circuits because three nights later in Dallas, they announced to the crowd Davis had won the light heavyweight title from Pistolero.

4/26 in Dallas drew 583 as Terry Garvin beat Pistolero via DQ for over-the-top rope, Sweet Georgia Brown beat Sweet Sherri to win the USWA Texas women's title, Texas Hangmen beat Bill Dundee & Danny Davis when Dundee was pinned after J.C. Ice Baby (Jamie Dundee) gave one of the Hangmen a gimmick to put in his mask and use on Dundee, Jeff Jarrett & Robert Fuller beat Steve Austin & Tom Prichard via DQ when Austin hit ref Tony Falk with a chair, Gary Young beat Boogie Man via DQ when Embry interfered, Lawler pinned Embry in a match with the USWA title up against the Texas title. The match was in a cage. After the obligatory ref bump, Tojo Yamamoto gave Embry a chain which he used on Lawler and covered him but no ref. Jarrett then came out and punched Tojo and grabbed his briefcase. Embry climbed to the top of the cage as did Jarrett, holding the briefcase and Jarrett hit Embry with it and he fell back into the ring and Lawler pinned him. The finale was a Thunderdome match where Austin & Embry & Hangmen & Pistolero beat Davis & Dundee & Fuller & Young & Jarrett in a match where the heels managed to handcuff all the faces and were allowed to continue to beat on them until everyone on the face team juiced.

4/23 in Louisville saw Davis beat Pistolero for the title, Ice Baby beat Night Train Jackson, Dundee & Steve Keirn beat Hangmen in a non-title match, Jarrett & Fuller beat Prichard & Austin and Eddie Gilbert DDQ Embry.

4/22 in Memphis drew 1,500 as Davis pin Jackson, Pistolero beat Brian Christopher, Ice Baby pinned Uptown Bruno in a match with Ice Baby's hair against Bruno's $1,000 with Bill Dundee as ref when one Hangman distracted Dundee and the other Hangman interfered, Hangmen no contest with Keirn & Dundee for the tag titles, Fuller & Jarrett beat Prichard & Austin, Embry beat Gilbert in a chain match when Embry blew Kabuki mist into Gilbert's eyes and Fuller & Keirn & Jarrett & Dundee went to a no contest with Ajustin & Prichard & Hangmen.

Austin is leaving for WCW shortly.

Several other guys were fired as the group is trying to cut costs. The departed include Bruno and Jackson, while Keirn went back home to Florida after finishing his three-week run.

Keirn was "injured" on TV on 4/27 when he had a singles match against Austin and the Hangmen jumped in and they gave him a double stuff pile driver on the floor.

Hangmen then had a television match against Davis & Gilbert in which both falls ended with a ton of faces and heels both interfering to push the 10-man Texas Brawl anything goes street fight match on 4/29. . . 4/29 in Memphis has Gilbert & Dundee & Davis & Fuller & Jarrett vs. Hangmen & Austin & Prichard & Embry plus the undercard has Davis vs. Hangman Psycho, Dundee vs. Hangman Killer, Fuller vs. Prichard (both men are vowing to bring in loaded boots after Prichard put a gimmick on his boot to bloody up Fuller on television), Jarrett vs. Austin for the Southern title and Embry vs. Gilbert in a Texas Death match with two referees.

The first USWA spot show in Texas in many months took place on 4/27 in Ennis, TX and drew less than 100 fans.

On the Dallas TV show, J.C. Ice Baby acknowledged that Bill Dundee was his father, but it was something that slipped out rather than planned. It's never been said in Dallas about the relation between the two. Later in the show, when Dundee did an interview, he never even brought up the subject and it appears it was just a situation of someone getting confused when they are wrestling with two different story-lines per week.

Dundee & Davis did say that the reason Ice Baby hadn't been around was because they had gotten him suspended from the USWA these past few weeks.

5/3 in Dallas is a Cinco de Mayo celebration (Cinco de Mayo, or May 5, in Mexican independence day) with all seats $5 with Austin & Prichard vs. Fuller & Jarrett in a street fight, Jarrett vs. Embry for the Southern title with both men being allowed to bring one weapon of their choice into the ring and they flip a coin and the winners' weapon is put on a pole and whomever can get it off the pole can use it, Pistolero vs. Terry Daniels (remember Private Terry Daniels from the WWF in 1984?), Young & Garvin vs. Embry & Boogie Man, Dundee & Davis vs. Hangmen in a double chain match and three Lucha Libre matches including a six-man tag in which the winning team is to get "14,000 pesos" but none of the Luchadores are famous, in fact one is Chico Torres.

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The King from ESPN730 "Off the Ropes"

2008-06-27T13:56:00.000-07:00

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Area shows thinking about TV!

2008-06-24T14:09:00.000-07:00

Lately,there are some local promotions that have been talking about starting television programs. For those promotions that have this in mind. I would like to invite you to watch, in my opinion, one of the best Wrestling television programs in Tennessee. SAW(Showtime Allstar Wrestling). You can watch SAW @ www.sawonline.tv every week.

SAW is out of the Nashville area and is ran by Reno Riggins. Michael St. John along with Riggins do the announcing. The Naturals, Kid Kash, Rob Roy McCoy, Boogie Woogie Boy, Arrick Andrews and T.J Harley are just some of the talent in SAW.

Is there someone in the Memphis area that would be able to produce a TV program as good as SAW? Or will we have to settle with more of the same old "Cable Access" junk?
I guess only time will tell!

10 Years Ago This Week….

2008-06-22T01:13:00.000-07:00

In the Wrestling Observer Newsletter

(June 16th – 22nd, 1998) #105

Dated: June 29th, 1998

By Stephen Lyon slyon10yearsago@hotmail.com

HERE AND THERE: Randy Hales’ Memphis Power Pro Wrestling promotion drew an estimated 3,500 fans to the Mid-South Coliseum on June 23rd, in a show considered a major success. The show had lots of help from the WWF, who sent Kane, Jeff Jarrett, Road Dogg, Rock & Roll Express, New Midnight Express and Jim Cornette. It was expected that the WWF would start sending some wrestlers on developmental contracts to work as regulars in this territory. The main event was Jerry Lawler vs Kane. Kane was managed by Jim Cornette, as Paul Bearer was injured. Cornette cut a promo explaining that he’d rather be in Lawler’s corner, but that Bearer was his friend and asked him to manage Kane as a favour. The match ended when Kane was pounding on Lawler, and Stacy Carter (Lawler’s girlfriend) hit the ring and attacked Kane with her shoe. Kane barely sold the blow, and went to chokeslam Stacy, only for Lawler to throw a fireball at him. Kane then went crazy, chokeslamming both Cornette and the referee Bill Rush for the D.Q….. Also on the show, Jeff Jarrett pinned Billy Travis, and blasted Travis’ manager, Brandon Baxter with a guitar shot afterwards. Buddy Landell ran in, and Landell & Travis left Jarrett laying……. Brian Christopher pinned Road Dogg after a superkick…… Bill Dundee & Moondog Spot & King Mabel & Ashley Hudson (later known as ‘Ozzie Rooles’, Daffney’s boyfriend in WCW in mid-2000) & Jimmy Valiant beat Tracy Smothers & Tony Falk & Koko B. Ware & Master B & B.J. Awesome, when Spot pinned Falk…… Rock & Roll Express beat the New Midnight Express; and Jacqueline beat Derrick King in a match where, if King had won, Jacqueline would have had to have married him.

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News & Notes 6.21.08

2008-06-21T11:16:00.000-07:00

Good news and bad news out of Selmer,TN!

The good news is the show ran by Kevin White/Hub City/Memphis Wrestling Stars & company(No Official Name as of yet), has reportedly drawn a house of over 300! That's good for any event, let alone a professional wrestling show with local talent and the only "big names" being Jerry Lawler, Brian Christopher, Kevin White and Doug Gilbert(he was advertised!) One would have to think with TV, how much more would they have drawn? Anyway, that's great news for those guys.

Now for the bad news for any Chikara fans in the area. Tonights SIE(Southern Impact Elite)Show WILL NOT feature any of the Chikara talent as advertised. That being said, the show WILL still go on according to sources. You should still have Stan Lee,The Southern Saints,The Posse,Naughty By Nature,BLS,Anita Page,Blalock The Blazer and it should give spots to some other area talent that might not have gotten a chance. Anyway, It still should be a pretty interesting show. So, If your anywhere near Selmer,TN, go support those guys.

Also, in news out of Memphis. MAW(Mid-South All-Star Wrestling)will be presenting "UNKNOWN ROAD" Sunday, 27,2008 @ The New Daisy Theater on Historic Beale Street, Belltime will be 5:30. Derrick King & Reno Diamond will be facing Johnny Morton and an unnamed TNA wrestler. Only time will tell us who this TNA star will be, but I thought it would be funny to bring in ODB! Others to appear on this show are: Chris Lexx, The Crime, Danny B, Austin Lane, Scott Fury, Jason Richards, Big Country, Armageddon & more! They also have a Street Team up and running. So, if you would like to "earn" some passes to the show, get on over to www.mawmemphis.com and join The MAW Street Team.

If there is anyone out there in Memphis that knows of a venue that would like to host a Pro Wrestling Show on a weekly or bi-weekly basis? Contact me @ championshipwrestling80@gmail.com or shoot on over to the 901wrestling MySpace and leave a message.

BTW, The Tennessee Dolls are the BEST Tag-Team you've never heard of!

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MAW Presents...

2008-06-20T20:39:00.000-07:00

"Unknown Road"
LIVE from the New Daisy Theater!
Belltime: 5:30pm | TIX: $8

Anarchy reigned over the New Daisy in June and now rolling into July, MAW's hot summer action continues with MAW's "Unknown Road"!

Two matches can be confirmed from Anarchy's results with the main event being Derrick King and Reno Diamond taking on Johnny Morton and mystery partner from TNA Wrestling! MAW has brought in former TNA talent before from former multi-time, multi-promotion Tag Team Champion Rick Steiner to former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Raven, but who will become Morton's partner?

Also, in a feud that has stretched over the Mid-South, it will reach its climax in the Daisy as Danny B. Good and Dre Black square off in a "Falls Count Anywhere" match! What lengths will these two go to end this battle?

Also appearing MAW Tag Team Champions Austin Lane and Scott Fury, Chris Lexx, The Crime, Carnage Antwane, Jason Richards, Big Country, Armageddon, and many more. Stay tuned for more updates!

M.A.W Street Team

2008-06-20T14:22:00.000-07:00

Hello,
M.A.W Street Team. This is regarding the up and coming M.A.W Show on July 27,2008. We will be getting the flier's Together by this weekend and in order to get them and pick them up. I need for you all to contact myself or contact the M.A.
W myspace @ www. myspace. com/mawrestling to get your information to come and get them .... If you can do it big for M.A.W we will do it big for you ...

Also if there is anyone else whom wants to join the M.A.W Street team contact us and you will be on your way to being that much closer to the wrestling bizz.

Once again contact us @ www. myspace. com/mawrestling or www. mawmemphis. com or www. myspace. com/yogidabur

We Hope to be hearing from you very soon !!!!!

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MAW Results

2008-06-17T17:20:00.001-07:00

MAW Anarchy
June 15th 2008
New Daisy Theater
Memphis,TN

Dark Match:
Baron Makalvain beat Marcus O'Neal

Anarchy DVD Taping:
Jason Richards beat Carnage Antwane with the help of Antone Smooth and Marcus O'Neil at ringside serving as a distraction.

"Hotrod" Rodney Howard, holding the MAW Heavyweight Championship, comes out with Austin Lane & Scott Fury with Big Country. Hotrod calls out Derrick King and awards him with the MAW Championship Belt as a belated birthday & father's day present & DK declared himself the champ. But he is not. It was said that night there will be a tournament in the near future to crown a new champ now that the belt has been returned, so to speak. When the lights went off the first time Armageddon appeared in the balcony. When they went off the second time he and KC Gold appeared on the stage. And the last time they went out Morton & Lexx appeared in the ring. DK threw the belt at Lexx & Morton in his haste to get away as they cleared the ring.

The Hardcore Match between Armageddon & Big Country was a no contest after these two big men fought all through the New Daisy, then Armageddon chased Ref Willie Flynn out of the building and down Beale.

Dre Black scored a pinfall over "The Hotstepper" Danny B Good making them tied up at one victory a piece. Danny B Good then challenged Dre Black to a falls count anywhere match to settle the score at "Unknown Road".

Austin Lane & Scott Fury beat "201 Boyz" Chris Lexx & The Crime to win the MAW Tag Team Titles thanks to a superkick from the interfering Derrick King. Austin Lane announced that isn't "201", but "870".

Derrick "Greater Than Great" King beat "Juicy" Johnny Morton with help from special Referee "Magnificent" Reno Diamond and stole the MAW Heavyweight Title back. He is not the champion though.

KC Gold comes out after the match and tells Derrick King that he and Reno would face Johnny Morton & a TNA star in a tag team contest at the next event.

----55 in attendance.

The Magnificent One at MAW Sunday!

2008-06-13T19:31:00.000-07:00

"The Magnificent One" Reno Diamond is scheduled to appear this Sunday at MAW's Anarchy on the World Famous Beale Street!

"Juicy" Johnny Morton takes on Derrick King!

The MAW Tag-Team Straps will be on the line when The Champions, Chris Lexx & The Crime face the team of Austin Lane & Scott Fury!

In a HARDCORE contest, Armageddon versus Big Country!

"The Hotstepper" Danny B Good faces "The Punisher" Dre Black in a Grudge Match!

Plus, Marcus O'Neil, The TFO, KC Gold,"The Suit" Scotty C and More! For more information, check out www.MAWmemphis.com

MAW News and Notes!

2008-06-10T14:03:00.000-07:00

We have now brought back the ability to buy your tickets online via http://www.myspace.com/mawrestling! You don't even need to be on our friend's list to buy (although being friends is nice). You can now visit our myspace for our new MAW Anarchy commercial! Please repost and spread the word!

Also fans, remember that our next MAW event after Anarchy is on July 21st at the New Daisy Theater! More information on that event will be forth coming very soon. In August, it will be time for the Second Annual "Memphis 10" Tournament!

Big news come out of the MAW HQ that former MAW American Champion Marcus O'Neil will be at the New Daisy looking to get back into the hunt. His opponent is unknown at this time.

We are looking forward to getting an interview with O'Neil on where he has been, how was his experience in Chikara, and much much more!

We have been trying to reach KC Gold for our normal interview before the show for the site, but he has been very busy working on a few different projects and hopefully we will see come Sunday what he has up his sleeve for his Arch-Rival in Derrick King.

MAWMemphis. com will be getting a ton of updates today such as a new roster look, brand new SPAM FREE forums, and a brand new photo gallery that will have profile shots, in ring action, and EXCLUSIVE backstage photos! Stay tuned for all of those updates.

We should be starting up our mailing list again very soon that will give you the oppertunity to get tickets early and cheaper than at the door, so look forward to that.

Also remember that Anarchy will be filmed for possible TV and 100% postive DVD release, so bring the whole family down to the daisy. Remember, if you are an adult with a child 12 and under, they get in free with your ticket.

One child per paid adult!

As posted earlier by one of our most handy talents of MAW, we are putting together a street team and you are calling on YOU! You don't have to be a fan of MAW to help out, just be a fan of Independent Wrestling in the Memphis area!

Now, we aren't saying just pass stuff out and good job, no. Show us what your made of Memphis, show us you mean it.

Let's pack out the New Daisy Theater this Sunday and in return, if you do your job, you will get a free voucher into the show for all your hard work!

A true wrestling fan always wants to be part of this business we love and here is your shot at getting closer to that.

Work with MAW in promoting its professional wrestling events and it will pay off for you!

In the next few minutes, start visiting MAWMemphis. com and there will be a link to our new fourms and link if you would like to become a street team member!

Credit:MAWmemphis.com

Selmer-June 20th

2008-06-10T03:30:00.000-07:00

MAW Anarchy[Commercial]

2008-06-08T13:24:00.000-07:00

MAW Returned to the Daisy in April and now presents Anarchy in June! 4 Big Matches have been signed which features the war that continues between KC Gold and Derrick King. KC Gold has enlisted his Veteran of TFO, Johnny Morton to take out Derrick King.

In April, the team of "Irish Dragon" Scott Fury and Memphis 10 winner Austin Lane defeated Chris Lexx and The Crime in a non-title bout to earn their #1 Contendership to the Tag Team Titles. On June 15th, they will will get their shot at the gold.

The Associates do battle as the man paid by Derrick King, Big Country takes on KC Gold's paid bodyguard, Armageddon in a Anything Goes, Hardcore match. There is a good chance blood will flow this Father's Day when anything that isn't nailed down can be used as a weapon.

For the past few months, Danny B Good and Dre Black have passed each other on the roads in other promotions and it was Dre Black who cost Danny B his shot at the Memphis 10 tournament. These two are arguably battling for a shot at the MAW Heavyweight Championship. A title currently held in limbo.

Expect other matches to be announced via the site or live at the New Daisy. Belltime is 5:30pm, doors open at 5! Tickets are 8 at the door. If you child is 12 and under, they get in with your paid admission for FREE! One Child per adult.

CWC- Results 6-7-08

2008-06-07T14:13:00.001-07:00

CWC/TIWF results from this Past Saturday at the GREATER FAITH INSTITUTE FOR SUCCESS IN Memphis.

The Show began with the match-maker SCOTTY C coming out and introducing the announcers MICHAEL WARD and JASON STORM. As Scotty began to run down the card. RAVISHING RANDY, WILDSIDE and CHRIS LEXX came to the ring demanding to know why they had to wrestle BLACK THUNDER...WILDSIDEclaimed it was HOTROD's (the owner) fault, whcihc comes from the trouble that they have in TIWF..then Chris Lexx complained that HOTROD causes problems at MAW at the New Daisy. They began to inquire bout the friendship that HOTROD and SCOTTY C have and then they attacked SCOTTY C until BLACK THUNDER made the save. SCOTTY then said since he had connections with the ones who held their contracts for TIWF and MAW that if they lost the match, they wold lost their contracts and therefore would not be able to wrestle for thier respective organizations. WILDSIDE and LEXX became livid and left the area.
Jason Maddrox def Samoan Raja
Big Boy Bob def the Xecutioner and The Convict in two separate 5 count challenges

Wildside/Chris Lex def Black Thunder (Dre Black & Johnny Thunder)

Blaylok the Blazer def Hardknocks Hooligan

Elevation (Kaution & Kronos) def X3 (Steven Rampage & Oz)

Danny Be Good def Carnage Antwane

Credit: Hotrod Rodney Howard

News and Notes

2008-06-03T16:09:00.000-07:00

First off, we would like to thank everyone who has stopped by the NEW 901wrestling blog! This is a work in progress, so we'll be changing it around a bit until it's to our satisfaction. If anyone has anything Memphis Wrestling related that they would like to share here, Please send us an email @ championshipwrestling80@gmail.com or go to the MySpace page @ www.myspace.com/901wrestling and drop us a line.

This weekend is a huge "TNA Slammiversary
Wrestling Weekend" in Memphis, if you will.

On Friday Night June 6th ,8PM @ the Healing Center Gym located on 3885 Tchulahoma Road Tickets $10 (kids 5 and under get in free), Southern Extreme Wrestling Presents NO ESCAPE where every match will be in a Steel cage! The main event will be the first of its kind in Memphis:Featuring:Reno Diamond, Tatt2, The Crime, Malik, Kingpin, and others! Also announced: The Crime(C) vs. Reno Diamond for the SEW Heavyweight Championship! Malik(C) vs. Tatt2 for the SEW United States Championship!
Plus, Soultaker has challenged Capleville Maniac...will he respond?
All fans in attendance will receive a TNA Slammiversary coupon for $10 off any merchandise purchase of $20 or more, for use at Slammiversary on Sunday, June 8.

On Saturday Morning 11:30AM @ the Greater Faith Tabernacle COGIC Family Life Center at 4665 Auburn Road in Memphis,TN The Christian Wrestling Colalition will put on a show for $5!
Samoan Raja v Jason Maddroxx....Big Boy Bob's 5 Count challenge....Blaylock the Blazer v Hardknocks Hooligan....X3 (OZ & Steven Rampage) vs Elevation (Kaution/Kronus)....Chris Lexx/Wildside v Black Thunder (Dre Black/Johnny Thunder)....With permission from the COMMMISSIONER OF THE TENNESSEE INDEPENDENT WRESTLING FEDERATION we will have a TIWF REGIONAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH as Danny Be Goode (c) will defend against "Big CA" Carnage Antwanne. Plus Scotty C, Jason Storm, Michael Ward and others will be there!!!

On Sunday, TNA Slammiversary 2008 will be held live at the DeSoto County Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi at 7 p.m.

The current lineup for Sunday's event is as follows:

KING OF THE MOUNTAIN MATCH FOR THE TNA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP:
Samoa Joe vs. Robert Roode vs. Booker T vs. Christian Cage vs. Rhino...

GRUDGE MATCH:
"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles vs. Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle...

TNA TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP:
The Latin American Xchange vs. Team 3D...

TNA X DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH:
"Maple Leaf Muscle" Petey Williams vs. Kaz...

THE WEDDING OF JAY LETHAL AND SOCAL VAL:
Featuring Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Koko B. Ware, George "The Animal" Steele, Kamala and American Idol star Ace Young!

That's it for now, I'll be back tomorrow with more for you!

June 15th | Anarchy hits the New Daisy!

2008-05-31T13:34:00.000-07:00

Booker T on 730AM "Off The Ropes"

2008-05-30T16:04:00.000-07:00

Off The Ropes is a local wrestling show that can be heard on 730ESPN in Memphis on 730 AM Thursdays from 6p-8p CST. The show can also be heard online at www.730espn.com and click "listen here". The host is Jason Turgeon and Co-Hosted by "The One and Only, The Man, the Myth, the Legend...Bob" We focus on WWE, ECW and TNA.

Add Booker T to your page

TNA Slamiversary in Memphis!

2008-05-30T13:14:00.001-07:00

CWC-Christian Wrestlers Colalition

2008-05-30T12:57:00.000-07:00

The CWC wil have a show on Saturday June 7th at 11:30 am at the Greater Faith Tabernacle COGIC Family Lie Center at 4665 Auburn Road in Memphis,TN.
Admission $5.
This is part of the Jurisdictional AIMS convention.

Samoan Raja v Jason Maddroxx

Big Boy Bob's 5 Count challenge

Blaylock the Blazer v Hardknocks Hooligan

X3 (OZ & Steven Rampage) vs Elevation (Kaution/Kronus)

Chris Lexx/Wildside v Black Thunder (Dre Black/Johnny Thunder)

With permission from the COMMMISSIONER OF THE TENNESSEE INDEPENDENT WRESTLING FEDERATION we will have a TIWF REGIONAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH as Danny Be Goode (c) will defend against "Big CA" Carnage Antwanne.

Card subject to change
Come out and support....only $5...you can't beat it!!!
Plus Scotty C, Jason Storm, Michael Ward and others will be there!!!

Southern Extreme Wrestling

2008-05-30T12:55:00.000-07:00

SEW can been seen every Saturday at 10 AM on Memphis Comcast Channel 17. Fans outside of this viewing area or not subscribed to Memphis Comcast can view recent episodes at www.freewebs.com/southernextremewrestling

Part of the TNA Slammiversary Wrestling Weekend!

All fans in attendance will receive a coupon for $10 off any merchandise purchase of $20 or more at Slammiversary at the Desoto Civic Center on Sunday, June 8.

Press Release: Kevin Nash Challenges The City of Memphis

2008-05-30T12:43:00.000-07:00

Report by TNAWrestlingNews.com Staff on 05/21/2008 at 07:42 PM

TNA sent out this press release today.

FORMER TENNESSEE VOLUNTEER KEVIN NASH CHALLENGES CITY OF MEMPHIS TO ‘MAKE A FREE THROW'

Former Vols center and current Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling superstar Kevin Nash challenges entire city of Memphis to a free-throw contest at TNA's "Slammiversary" pay-per-view event June 8 at the Desoto County Civic Center to benefit military charity "Project Package"

Memphis , Tenn. , (May 21, 2008) – A routine guest appearance by Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling superstar Kevin Nash on WXMX 98.1-FM's "Chris Jarman Midday Show" Wednesday ended with a basketball challenge to the entire city of Memphis.

Nash, a former University of Tennessee center who went on to become a feature film star and multi-time world champion of professional wrestling, engaged in some friendly banter with Jarman, a diehard University of Memphis fan. Tennessee defeated Memphis 66-62 at the FedEx Forum on February 23.

After Jarman claimed that officiating allowed " Tennessee to walk up and down Beale Street all night long," Nash claimed that he could not only "outshoot anyone playing for Memphis , but anyone in the city" as well. Free throws plagued Memphis both in its sole loss of the regular season against the Volunteers and the Tigers' 75-68 loss to Kansas in the NCAA Championship.

"I'm coming down to Memphis , and frankly I've got some time to kill. So how about you guys find me someone from Memphis , and we'll shoot it out before ‘Slammiversary' at the Desoto County Civic Center on June 8?" Nash said.

Jarman, on behalf of the Memphis Tiger fan base, stated on-air he would contact numerous former Tigers and fans across the city to find someone who could answer Nash's challenge. In addition, Jarman added a stipulation that the loser would make a "big donation" to "Project Package," a Southaven , Mississippi-based charity that collects donations to create care packages for military servicemen and women from the Mid-South region.

Nash played center at Tennessee for three seasons during 1978-'80, averaging 5.1 points and 4.2 rebounds in 85 games. Heavily recruited out of high school in Michigan , Nash finished second to Magic Johnson for Michigan 's "Mr. Basketball" title. Under head coach Don DeVoe, the Volunteers reached the NCAA Tournament in the 1979 and 1980 seasons, both seasons in which Nash played as a starter. Following a controversial meeting with DeVoe after the '80 season, Nash left Tennessee after a rumored physical confrontation with DeVoe.

Despite being listed as a career 45.7 percent free throw shooter for the Vols, Nash said he was confident he could out-shoot anyone associated with the Memphis program.

"I'm living down here in Florida now, and Shaq (Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neil) has a house near mine. So it's almost unfair that I've got such a great coach for free throw shooting. I only hit about half of my free throws in college, but that's still about 30 percent better than anyone at (the University of) Memphis ," Nash said.

Nash has appeared in a number of feature films throughout his career, most recently in the Adam Sandler remake of "The Longest Yard" in 2005 and opposite Thomas Jane and John Travolta in Marvel Comics' "The Punisher" in 2004.

The biggest professional wrestling event of the summer, "Slammiversary 2008" will be held live at the DeSoto County Civic Center in Southaven, Mississippi at 7 p.m. CT Sunday, June 8, airing worldwide exclusively on pay-per-view.

Joining Nash at "Slammiversary" will be Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, "The Icon" Sting, and TNA World Heavyweight Champion Samoa Joe, who will defend his title in the exclusive "King of the Mountain" concept match. Samoa Joe and four other TNA superstars will battle to become the first man to score a pinfall and then hang the TNA title belt from a ladder above the ring to win the match.

Qualifying matches for the "King of the Mountain" main event being Thursday night on "TNA iMPACT" at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Spike TV.

Also scheduled to appear at "Slammiversary" are Booker T, Team 3D, "The Instant Classic" Christian Cage, "The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, TNA World Tag Team Champions The Latin American Xchange, Gail Kim, Awesome Kong, ODB, "The War Machine" Rhino, Scott Steiner, X-Division Champion "Maple Leaf Muscle" Petey Williams and more.

Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased at the DeSoto County Civic Center Box Office ( 4560 Venture Drive , Southaven , Miss. ), all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by calling (662) 470-2131.

2008-05-30T11:36:00.001-07:00

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