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Tuesday, September 30, 2008

WWE Maintains High Dividend Yield

Courtesy of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.:

STAMFORD, Conn., Sep 30, 2008 -- Given its strong balance sheet and cash generative businesses, WWE is confident it can fund its high yield dividend for the long term. The more than 9% dividend yield on WWE stock is 280% higher than the S&P average. WWE considers itself a safe harbor in the current volatile marketplace. The popularity of WWE brands continue to accelerate while consistently providing the best value in entertainment.

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Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, copyrights and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the conditions of the markets for live events, broadcast television, cable television, pay-per-view, Internet, feature films, entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance of the Company's brands, media and merchandise within those markets; uncertainties relating to litigation; risks associated with producing live events both domestically and internationally; uncertainties associated with international markets; risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. In addition to these risks and uncertainties, our dividend is based on a number of factors, including our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan, our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends and such other factors as our board of directors may consider relevant.

SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 09/30/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS and NOTES

Great Championship Wrestling’s Taylor McKnight sits in with me tonight for a PSP Fix, live at 9:30 PM ET. If you miss it, the archive will be available afterward.

GCW returns on October 2 to the GR8 SK8 Plex in Phenix City, AL. As a special gift to the loyal GCW fans, all tickets will be $5, first come first serve for ringside seats. The advertised card includes: Champion vs. Champion: GCW Heavyweight Champion Micah Taylor (with Tracy Taylor) vs. GCW Interstate Champion Sonny Siaki. Johnny Swinger vs. Cru Jones. GCW Tag Team Champions "That 80's Guy" John Bogie & Kareem-Abdul Jamar will defend the titles against a team of Princeton Gainey III's choosing. Also advertised are Bull Buchanan, Shaun Banks, and Scotty Beach.

World Wrestling Entertainment’s SmackDown/ECW crew will be at the Resch Center in Green Bay, WI, tonight. Advertised: Tommy Dreamer versus Mike Knox; a three-way match featuring Chris Jericho, Matt Hardy, and Triple H; an eight-man tag team match featuring Jeff Hardy, Rey Mysterio, Finlay & Batista versus Brian Kendrick, JBL, MVP, and Kane; Beth Phoenix versus Mickie James; Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., versus Primo Colon & Carlito; and Shelton Benjamin versus Santino Marella.

WWE’s ECW program, though still to be aired on Tuesday nights, moves to a 9:00 PM ET start tonight.

WWE results from Stevens Point, WI, on September 29: Jesse & Festus over Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder; Brian Kendrick over Jimmy Wang Yang; Michelle McCool & Eve Torres over Natalya Neidhart & Maryse, with Maria as a special referee; Vladimir Kozlov over Jeff Hardy; Finlay, with Hornswoggle, over Jack Swagger; Shelton Benjamin over Ron Killings & MVP in a three-way match to retain the WWE US Heavyweight Title; Matt Hardy over Mark Henry, with Tony Atlas, to retain the WWE ECW Heavyweight Title; and the Undertaker over the Big Show.

Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, tonight. Admission for tapings is free.

At Monday night’s tapings for iMPACT, set to air on September 2, Mick Foley had a promo where he thanked Vince McMahon for making it possible for him to be in TNA, where he says he is happy.

Also, they played off the story from last week where Kurt Angle spoke negatively of TNA’s booking practices. Jeff Jarrett did a promo where, for the most part, it was downplayed in regard to how critical Angle’s comments had been, mostly focusing on the part where he mentioned the bond he had with Vince McMahon. They also did a segment where Jim Cornette fined him $25,000. As the tapings were coming to a close, Angle came out and actually said something to the effect of “it looks like I’m not the only one who lost a wife,” leading to a confrontation.

Tickets for the Ring of Honor event at the Court Times Sports Center in Elizabeth, PA, on March 20, go on sale tomorrow.

ROH will be at the Danbury Police Athletic League Building in Danbury, CT, on October 24. Advertised: an Iron Man tag team match featuring Kevin Steen & El Generico, Mark & Jay Briscoe, and Chris Hero & Davey Richards, with Larry Sweeney; Go Shiozaki defends the FIP Heavyweight Title against Austin Aries; and Jimmy Jacobs versus Necro Butcher. Also advertised are the Latin American Xchange (Homicide & Hernandez). The Motor City Machine Guns had to pull out of the event due to a scheduling conflict. Bell time is 8:00 PM.

ROH will be at the Inman Sports Club in Edison, NJ, on October 25. Advertised: Jerry Lynn versus Davey Richards; and Go Shiozaki defends the FIP Heavyweight Title against Roderick Strong. Also advertised are Austin Aries, Delirious, Jimmy Jacobs, Tyler Black, and the Latin American Xchange (Homicide & Hernandez). The Motor City Machine Guns had to pull out of the event due to a scheduling conflict. Bell time is 7:30 PM.

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Candice Michelle (30).

Today in Memoriam: Black Venus (46, 1995).

Tako has issued a new video to promote his efforts to help raise funds for the Graziano family. A fundraising event has been scheduled for November 14 at the Passion Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL. Click here for the new video.

Click here for this week’s Bill Behrens’ NWA Notes update.

NAWA Ring Champions promoter Phil Heffner will joined Rich Tate on Monday night for a PSP Fix. Click here to listen.

A crowd of 121 was in attendance at the Bremen Rec Center in Bremen, GA, on September 27 for the Peachstate Wrestling Alliance show. In a match for the Southern Cruiserweight title, The Ultimate Dragon defeated Johnny Rage to retain. "Action" Mike Jackson defeated The Bounty Hunter by DQ after interference from Dany Only. Bob Armstrong defeats The Bounty Hunter. “Road Dogg” B.G. James defeated Dany Only. Ace Rockwell defeated J.T. Talent.

American Championship Wrestling was in Loxley, AL, on September 12. Aeon Flexx & Dominion defeated ACW champion Nathan Crown & Ryan Fury. In an arm wrestling match, Marcel Pringle defeated Percy Pringle III. The Ricky Rocket vs. Carlos D'Angelo ended in a double countout. Joe Gibson defeated Josh McKain. Austin Aims defeated Tony Love. The Invasion defeated Maze & Vortex. SDM defeated Energy Crisis.

ACW will be at the Loxley Municipal Center in Loxley, AL, on October 24. Advertised: ACW champion Nathan Crown w/"Marvelous" Marcel Pringle vs. "The Canadian Superstar" Aeon Flexx w/Percy Pringle III. "The 7 Foot Giant" Dominion w/Percy Pringle III vs. Ryan Fury w/"Marvelous" Marcel Pringle. Tickets are $8 for adults and free for children 5 & under. Advance tickets are $6. Doors open at 6 and bell time is at 7. For more information call (251) 213-7374 or (251) 979-4542.

NWA Anarchy returns to the NWA Television Arena in Cornelia, GA, on October 4 with the following advertised card: Kimo (with Attorney Jeff G. Bailey) vs. Slim J. Jeremy Vain (with Mr. Rob Adonis) vs. Derrick Driver (with Steven Walters). NWA Anarchy Television Title Match: Truitt Fields (c) vs. Chris Mayne. Azrael (with The Reverend) vs. Chip Day. Hollywood Brunettes (Kyle Matthews & Andrew Alexander) & Sex and Violence (Caleb Konley & Malachi) vs. The Technicians (Bob E & Tyler Smith) & Talent and Money (JT Talent & Drew Pendleton). Brodie Chase & Melissa Coates vs. Bo Newsome & Crystal Rose. Adrian Hawkins vs. TK Cross. Also, NWA Owner Jerry Palmer prepares for Fright Night, Iceberg & Shaun Tempers (with the Reverend) will be in attendance, Don Matthews is still looking for “The Feature Presentation” Jeff Lewis, and an update on the condition of Shadow Jackson. Bell time is 8pm.

Southern States Championship Wrestling returns to Enigma, GA, on October 4 at the Enigma Gym, located on Highway 82 East. All tickets are $3.00. Doors open at 6:30pm and official bell time is at 7:30pm. Advertised: SSCW Southern Heritage Championship: "Rock n Roll" Chris Turner (c) vs. "Playboy" John Johnson. SSCW Women’s Championship: Samantha Steel (c) vs. Ms. TNT. Dog Collar Match: Mad Dog Miller vs. The Lumberjack. Logan Stevens vs. Valek. In a special challenge match, the Unknown Soldier and former WWE World Tag Champion Demolition Ax vs."Hardcore" Brooks Rogers and Scotty Biggs with Will Rogers. Also scheduled to appear: J.T. Taylor, SSCW Heavyweight Champion Jarrod Michaels, Josh Kell, The Soviet, and others.

The Alabama Wrestling Federation will be at the George County Fairgrounds in Lucedale, MS, on October 11. Advertised: Doink the Clown vs. "Bullet" Bob Armstrong. Also advertised as scheduled to appear, AWF champion Heidenreich, 2 Quik, Shane Misery, Randy Riggins, Billy Wayne. Doors open at 7 and bell time is at 8.

New Heights Wrestling presents "Beware of Dog” on October 25 at the National Guard Armory in Florala, AL. Advertised: In a no DQ match for the NHW championship, Mr. Fantasy defends vs. "Road Dogg" B.G. James. In a pink slip match. NHW Commissioner "BTY" Colby Godwin vs. "Future Legend" D.J. Pringle w/Danny Jack, with the loser leaving NHW. If Pringle wins, Dandy Jack becomes new commissioner. "Pretty Boy" Donnie B vs. "Fantasy Inc.'s Muscle" Michael Steel. For the NHW Cruiserweight title, Milo defends vs. Chief Little Bear. This will be Chief Little Bear's last chance at the title. In a triple threat to determine the #1 contender for the Cruiserweight championship, "Human Highlight Reel" Scotty Rayz vs. "Definition of Technician" Chris Tighe vs. "Evil" Billy Rayz. In a tables match between "Dead Pool Leader" JT Angel w/Xtreme G vs. "Florala's Hometown Boy" Gutter. The match can become a match for the DSHW championship if Angel is still the champion. Tickets are $7 for regular admission, $6 for senior citizens and free for kids 6 & under. Doors open at 6:30 and bell time is 7:30.

DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.

NOSTALGIA

SEPTEMBER 30, 1924 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Norman Elberfeld – Promoter) > Charles Rentrop defeated Chet Sarles (2-0) at 29:56 and 15:10

SEPTEMBER 30, 1931 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Cy Williams defeated Tony Catalino (2-0) > Dick Shikat defeated Don DeLaun (2-0)

SEPTEMBER 30, 1935 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Young Londos defeated Wesley Brownlee > Joe Santell defeated Jack Russell by disqualification > Honey Boy Hackney defeated Abe Marshall

SEPTEMBER 30, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roland Kirchmeyer defeated Dick Lever > Rudy LaDitzi defeated Bill Bartush > Dick Raines defeated Karl Davis

SEPTEMBER 30, 1936 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Bill Metzger – Promoter) > Jack Ross defeated Lon Chaney

SEPTEMBER 30, 1937 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Al Caddell versus Paddy Nolan > Joe Ferona versus Sago Hayamaka > Women’s Match: Betty Lee versus Joan Rogers / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1949 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ralph Garibaldi versus Tom Mahoney > Abe Zvonkin versus Nick Carter > Joe Wolfe versus Al Galento > Johnny Long versus Babe Zaharias > Don McIntyre defeated the Black Menace / Notes: Aside from the match between Don McIntyre and the Black Menace, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Paul Jones was the special referee for the match between Don McIntyre and the Black Menace, during which McIntyre unmasked the Menace to identify him as Bill Cazzell.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1955 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Whitey Whittler & El Toro defeated Danny O’Shocker & Farmer Jones to win title > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Red McIntyre / Notes: It is unclear to us at this time how Whitey Whittler & El Toro came to be recognized as Georgia Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Mike Paidousis & Wild Man Zimm versus Jack Steele & El Toro wrestling for the title on September 20, 1954, in Valdosta. Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Don McIntyre on September 16, 1955, in Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1957 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Midget Tag Team Match: Little Beaver & Cowboy Bradley versus Tiny Roe & Tom Thumb > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Kurt Von Brawner* versus Ray Gunkel / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to how Kurt Von Brawner came to be recognized as Southern Heavyweight Champion. However, he had been billed as such at different times throughout 1957 in Atlanta, Marietta, and Augusta. The separate offices seemed to be in dispute about who they wanted to recognize for most of the year, but it appears to have settled itself, as Von Brawner appears to be the undisputed champion around this time.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1960 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Penny Banner and Fran Gravette wrestled to a draw > Mixed Tag Team Match: Johnny Weaver & Penny Banner defeated Dick Steinborn & Fran Gravette > Roy Nelson defeated Bill Dromo > Ray Gunkel defeated Freddie Blassie / Notes: Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1963 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen and Marcus Godo wrestled to a draw > Ray Gordon defeated Felix Godo > The Mighty Hercules defeated Derrell Cochran > Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler versus Chief Big Heart & Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest

SEPTEMBER 30, 1966 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson defeated Johnny Heidman > Derrell Cochran and Brute Morgan wrestled to a draw > Buddy Fuller defeated Jim Osborne > Ray Gunkel defeated Chico Cortez > The Red Raiders defeated Roger Kirby & Dennis Hall > Mario Galento and the Golden Terror wrestled to a draw > Enrique, Alberto & Ramon Torres versus Louie Tillet, Mad Dog & Butcher Vachon ruled a no contest

SEPTEMBER 30, 1969 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Nero and Billy Spears wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong and Vincent Lopez wrestled to a draw > Macon Tag Team Title Match: Roberto & Cyclone Soto* defeated the Assassins / Notes: Roberto & Cyclone Soto had been the reigning Macon Tag Team Champions since they defeated the Super Assailants and the Assassins September 16, 1969, in Macon.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1972 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Koa Tiki defeated Wayne Cowan > Dick Steinborn & Roberto Soto defeated Oki Shikina & Rocket Monroe > Bill Bowman versus Nick Russo / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Bill Bowman and Nick Russo were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Assassin #1 joined Capral and announced that Assassin #2 was injured and would need a few weeks for recovery.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1974 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sonny Rogers versus the Professional > Tony Santos versus Bob Roop > Mike McCord & Pat Barrett versus Gene Anderson & Harley Race > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Don Muraco* versus Buddy Colt > Loser Leaves Match: Ole Anderson versus Mr. Wrestling #1 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Bearcat Wright managed Buddy Colt.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1977 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Richard Blood & Steven Little Bear defeated Randy Savage & Bill White > Charlie Cook defeated Jacques Goulet > Tommy Rich & Tony Atlas versus Pak Song & the Executioner ruled a no contest > World Tag Team Title Match: Dick Slater & Dusty Rhodes* defeated Ole & Gene Anderson / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Pak Song and the Executioner.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1978 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bob Morgan > The Masked Superstar defeated Ted Allen > Dick Slater & Tommy Rich defeated Ken Dillinger & the Challenger > Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen defeated Billy Starr & Roger Howell > Steve Regal and Dr. X wrestled to a draw > Ernie Ladd defeated Ted Allen > Raymond Rougeau defeated Ken Dillinger > Tape: Jack & Jerry Brisco defeated Pete Austin & Mr. Saito > The Masked Superstar defeated Steve Regal > Hartford Love & King Kong Mosca defeated Ted Allen & Rick McGraw / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. It was announced on this episode that Ivan Koloff was suspended. Andre the Giant and manager Frank Valois also appeared on this episode.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1979 (SUNDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Fields and Bobby Jaggers wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong & Tony Atlas defeated Rick Oliver & Chris Markoff > Stan Hansen defeated Luke Graham > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tommy Rich & the Crusher* defeated Ox Baker & Ernie Ladd > Andre the Giant defeated Killer Karl Kox / Notes: Ox Baker substituted for Blackjack Lanza to team with Ernie Ladd in the match with Tommy Rich & the Crusher. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and Bobby Jaggers.

SEPTEMBER 30, 1979 (SUNDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – COBB COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buzz Sawyer defeated Carl Fergie > Tony Atlas defeated Bill Howard > Tommy Rich defeated Ox Baker > Bob Armstrong & Andre the Giant defeated Ernie Ladd & Jonathan Boyd

SEPTEMBER 30, 1984 (SUNDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – COBB COUNTY CIVIC CENTER (Ole Anderson – Promoter / Championship Wrestling from Georgia) > Frankie Lane and Mr. Ito wrestled to a draw > Women’s Match: Debbie Combs defeated Donna Day > Tim Horner defeated the Italian Stallion > Jerry Oates defeated Tommy Rogers by disqualification > Brad Armstrong defeated Ted Oates > Cage Match: Ole Anderson & Ron Garvin defeated Bob Roop & Ted DiBiase

The information compiled within our daily reports are through the efforts of various contributors, including, but not limited to, Rich Tate, Larry Goodman, Chuck Thornton, Brian Waits, Don Luce, Brian Slack, Fred Hornby, Thomas Bugg, J Michael Kenyon, Steve Yohe, David Williamson, Becky Taylor, John Cannon, Mike Norris, Bobby Simmons, Les Thatcher, Crimson Mask, Dan Masters, Tim Dix, Tim Dills, Jimmie Daniel, Gene Restaino, Shannon Rose, Alan Wojcik, Devin Cutting, and Richard O’Sullivan.

Finalized Lineup - Next Edition Of 'ShoXC: Elite Challenger Series'

Date: Friday, October 10, 11 PM ET
From: Hammond, Indiana's Horseshoe Casino

TELEVISED
Dave Herman vs. Kerry Schall - heavyweights
Jason Guida vs. Mamed Khalidov - light heavyweights
Anthony Lapsley vs. Mike Stumpf - welterweights
Robert McDaniel vs. Alexander Shlemenko - middleweights
Lyle Beerbohm vs. Rafaello Oliveira - welterweights

DARK
Anthony Marti vs. Jared McMahan
Jeff Cox vs. Torrance Taylor
Matt Jaggers vs. Orville Smith
Tiawon Howard vs. Hector Urbina
Deray Davis vs. John Kuhner
Josh Barnes vs. Jeremy Norton

Notes: Bouts are in the order of last-to-first ... To answer the question, McDaniel and Shlemenko, after some debate, are now fighting here, not on the CBS card ... In case you hadn't noticed, I simply gave up trying to figure out which weight the prelims were taking place at, but I was able to come up with all of the correct spelling, which is more than EliteXC can say (lol).

VERSUS TO AIR WEC’S GREATEST KNOCKOUTS, AN HOUR-LONG SPECIAL FEATURING THE HARDEST-HITTING KNOCKOUTS IN WEC HISTORY ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 ...

Courtesy of World Extreme Cagefighting:

VERSUS TO AIR WEC’S GREATEST KNOCKOUTS, AN HOUR-LONG SPECIAL FEATURING THE HARDEST-HITTING KNOCKOUTS IN WEC HISTORY ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 AT 8 P.M. ET/PT

NEW YORK, NY (September 29, 2008)—VERSUS, the network that celebrates real competition and the exclusive cable television home of World Extreme Cagefighting® (WEC®), will air WEC’s Greatest Knockouts, an hour-long special that features the hardest-hitting knockouts in WEC history on Wednesday, October 1, at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

The special presentation will feature the top knockouts to date in the WEC organization's history and will include three knockouts from the live WEC event on February 13 when Rob McCullough succumbed to Jamie Varner, Leonard Garcia overpowered Hiroyuki Takaya and Yoshiro Maeda put the beat down to Charlie Valencia. Also featured in the hour is “The All American” Brian Stann’s knockout over Doug Marshall in March 2008, in which Stann claimed the light heavyweight title and two standouts from 2007 including Brock Larson’s defeat of Kevin Knabjian and Brian Bowles knockout of Marcos Galvao.

The WEC brand is recognized as one of the premier mixed martial arts organizations in the United States. Founded in 2001, the WEC features many of the most prominent athletes in the sport of mixed martial arts today. Owned and operated by WEC Holdings LLC., and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., the WEC produces live and taped events annually that are distributed through the Versus network. In addition to its U.S distribution, WEC programming is shown on the TSN network in Canada and Cadena Tres in Mexico. For more information and current WEC fight news, visit www.wec.tv.

World Extreme Cagefighting® and WEC® are registered trademarks, trademarks, trade dress or service marks owned exclusively by WEC Holdings, LLC in the United States and other jurisdictions and are licensed to WEC Productions, LLC.

VERSUS celebrates real competition across all platforms (VERSUS.com, VERSUS on Demand and VERSUS HD). Now in more than 73 million homes, the network is the national cable home of the National Hockey League (NHL) and the Stanley Cup Playoffs as well as best-in-class events such as The Tour de France, Davis Cup Tennis, the Professional Bull Riders (PBR), World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), the Indy Racing League and Professional Boxing. The network also offers collegiate sports featuring nationally-ranked teams from top conferences such as the Pac-10, Big 12, Mountain West and Ivy League. VERSUS features the best field sports programming on television and is a destination for sports fans, athletes and sportsmen to find exclusive, competitive events that audiences can't find elsewhere. VERSUS, a wholly owned company of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK), is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.

SYCUAN RINGSIDE PROMOTIONS ENTERING THE WORLD OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS

Courtesy of Sycuan Ringside Promotions:

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2008) – Sycuan Ringside Promotions (SRP) is diversifying its business portfolio by jumping into the hot-as-ever world of mixed martial arts.

Sycuan Ringside Promotions in association with Total Combat Entertainment will present Total Combat “Notorious” on Thursday, Oct. 2 live from the Sycuan Resort & Casino, located just fifteen miles east of downtown San Diego.

SRP, more commonly known for its boxing promotional business than its recent foray into MMA, is looking to bring quality MMA fights to the sports savvy community of San Diego.

“Everyone in the boxing business has seen the growth and potential of mixed martial arts,” said Scott Woodworth, president of SRP. “It only makes sense for us to get involved in the sport. The San Diego community is very big on MMA and we’re aiming to bring competitive and exciting fights to the fans starting on October 2.

“Total Combat Entertainment is well known in Southern California and we’re extremely happy to be partnering with them for this event at Sycuan Resort & Casino.”

In the main event, experienced wrestler and Temecula, Calif. native Jesse Taylor will mix it up with the veteran and dangerous Drew “The Master” Fickett of Phoenix, Ariz. in a three round welterweight fight.

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online at http://www.sycuan.com/ringside or by calling the Sycuan Box Office at (619) 445-6002. Tickets are priced at $200, $75, $50 and $40. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. PT.

In the co-main event, San Diego-native Kevin Dunsmoor will take on Total Combat veteran Ian McCall of Laguna Nigel, Calif. in a three round bantamweight bout.

The card also features two aggressive females. Kim Rose, who is coming off a win over MMA legend Randy Couture’s wife Kim Couture, will face Megan Gangitano. Both Rose and Gangitano are from the San Diego area and will compete in the 135-pound division.

Another bout to keep an eye will be the 140-pound match up between Nick Alvarado of San Pasqual, Calif. against San Diego local Rolando Perez.

ABOUT SYCUAN CASINO

Open 24/7 and just 30 minutes from downtown San Diego, Sycuan Casino offers an array of exciting gaming activities, entertainment and delicious food. In addition to our 2,000-plus slots, we have a total of 63 table games, including blackjack, pai gow, and mini baccarat in addition to a 24-table non-smoking poker room. The 1,250-seat Bingo Palace provides traditional and video bingo. Sycuan’s Showcase Theatre features great shows and concerts in an intimate, up-close-and-personal venue. And customers have a choice of dining in our international buffet, Wachena Falls Café, Sunset Deli or Bingo Snack Bar.

The Sycuan Tribal Government operates the region's premier Indian gaming and resort facilities, the Sycuan Casino and Sycuan Resort. Sycuan demonstrates its strong commitment to the San Diego region through its support of civic and charitable organizations. The Tribe also seeks to reinvest back into the San Diego community with a progressive business development effort. The Tribe also owns and operates Sycuan Ringside Promotions; the country’s first tribally owned boxing promotion company. Sycuan Funds is a publicly traded and professionally managed mutual fund. Combined, these enterprises now employ nearly 4,000 San Diegans.

ABOUT SYCUAN RINGSIDE PROMOTIONS

Sycuan Ringside Promotions has many notable boxers in its stable, including undefeated and former World Boxing Organization junior lightweight champion Joan Guzman, World Boxing Council super bantamweight champion Israel Vazquez, World Boxing Association super bantamweight champion Celestino Caballero, former WBC welterweight champion Carlos Baldomir, former International Boxing Federation lightweight champion Julio Diaz, lightweight sensation Jorge Paez Jr., undefeated cruiserweight prospect Shawn Hawk and once-beaten, super middleweight prospect Henry Buchanan.

Sycuan Ringside Promotions is led by Scott Woodworth, president; Willie Tucker, executive vice president; and Sean Gibbons, vice president/matchmaker.

CONTACT:
Pierre Kacsinta
Brener Zwikel & Associates
818-462-5606
pierrek@bzapr.com

Final Rating For Last Week's Episode Of 'WWE Friday Night SmackDown!'

2.4/4, according to Nielsen Media Research's data.

Monday, September 29, 2008

WWE: 9.4% Yield

Courtesy of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.:

STAMFORD, Conn., Sep 29, 2008 -- The 9.4 % dividend yield on WWE stock is 300% higher than the S&P average. Given its strong balance sheet and cash generative businesses, WWE feels confident it can fund the dividend for the long term. The WWE considers itself a safe harbor in the current volatile marketplace. The popularity of WWE brands continue to accelerate while consistently providing the best value in entertainment.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

Trademarks: All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, copyrights and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include the conditions of the markets for live events, broadcast television, cable television, pay-per-view, Internet, feature films, entertainment, professional sports, and licensed merchandise; acceptance of the Company's brands, media and merchandise within those markets; uncertainties relating to litigation; risks associated with producing live events both domestically and internationally; uncertainties associated with international markets; risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. In addition to these risks and uncertainties, our dividend is based on a number of factors, including our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan, our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends and such other factors as our board of directors may consider relevant.

Contacts
Media:
Jenny McIntosh, 203-359-5131
or
Investor:
Michael Weitz, 203-352-8642

SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 09/29/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS and NOTES

NAWA Ring Champions promoter Phil Heffner will join Rich Tate tonight for a PSP Fix, live at 9:30 PM ET. If you miss it, the archive will be available afterward.

World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN, tonight. The SmackDown/ ECW crew will be at the Quandt Fieldhouse in Stevens Point, WI.

Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, tonight. Admission for tapings is free. Call (407) 224-6000 for more info. Look for Jeff Jarrett to address recent comments made by Kurt Angle, essentially a shoot that may be turned into an angle of some sort. To make matters worse, Angle today said he would be doing MMA when his TNA contract ends.

TNA results from Lakeland, FL, on September 28: Petey Williams over Sonjay Dutt, with SoCal Val, and Consequences Creed in a three-way match; A.J. Styles over Sheik Abdul Bashir; Taylor Wilde over Awesome Kong, with Traci Brooks as special referee, to retain the TNA Women’s Title; Beer Money, Inc., with Jacqueline, over the Motor City Machine Guns to retain the TNA World Tag Team Title; Christian Cage over Kip James; and Samoa Joe over Booker T to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Title.

TNA results from the BankUnited Center in Miami, FL, on September 27: Consequences Creed over Petey Williams; Taylor Wilde over Awesome Kong to retain the TNA Women’s Title; A.J. Styles over Sheik Abdul Bashir; Christian Cage over Kip James; Beer Money, with Jacqueline, over the Motor City Machine Guns to retain the TNA World Tag Team Title; and Samoa Joe over Booker T to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Title.

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Mad Dog Vachon (79), Skandor Akbar (74), and Ann Casey (70).

Today in Memoriam: Steve Kovacs (1998).

Tako, the fan who called out Hulk Hogan on YouTube and made an appearance on our show back in August, rejoined Rich Tate Sunday night for a PSP Fix to discuss the progress he is making in helping raise money for the family of John Graziano. Tako told us about the response he received indirectly from Hogan, described reactions from people within WWE, and plugged a fundraiser that will be held on November 14 with assistance from many high profile people and organizations within the sports and entertainment industry. We will be putting up more information on this event soon. Click here to listen.

There will be no broadcast of Jerkin’ the Curtain tonight. It has been postponed to Tuesday night at 11:30 PM ET.

Mike Mooneyham’s most recent column discusses Ric Flair’s affiliation with the Gillespie Agency. Click here for the story.

Slam! Wrestling’s Kenai Andrews has posted a recap of the weekend’s festivities for Titans in Toronto III, which featured a nice mix of wrestling superstars young and old. Click here for the story.

Bob Magee’s column, As I See It, has been updated. Click here for the latest entry.

Prime Time Pro Wrestling results from September 26 at the Event Center in Columbus, GA: Prime Time Elix Skipper defeated Dustin Powers. Frankie Valentine defeated Adrian Hawkins. In a 3-way open (anybody could tag anybody in, including their partner) tag team title match, Southside Trash (Rowdy & Raunchy) beat The Brits (Simon Sermon & Thomas Britain). With The Technicians & The Brits battling each other on the floor and only Southside Trash left in the ring, Raunchy laid down and let Rowdy pin him. Jake Slater (with J.P. Money) beat David Young after Money bashed Young with his briefcase. Bulldog Raines and Rob Adonis was declared a no contest after they battled on the floor until referee Steve Miller counted both men out. In a non-title match, Chris Stevens pinned Champion Colt Derringer with his signature top rope elbow to earn a title shot on October 3.

PTPW returns to the Event Center in Columbus on October 3 with the following advertised card: Frankie Valentine vs. Dustin Powers in a return challenge match. Adrian Hawkins vs. Ace Rockwell. Bulldog Raines vs. Rob Adonis as a follow up on last week's no contest finish. The Southside Trash puts their tag team titles on the line against The Brits (Simon Sermon & Thomas Britain). David Young vs. Jake Slater (with J.P. Money) in an Anything Goes Street Fight. In a PTPW Heavyweight Title Match, Chris Stevens vs. Champion Colt Derringer. Bell time is 7:30pm.

CWF Mid-Atlantic results from “CWF-MAX!” on September 27 at the Carolina Sports Arena in Burlington, NC: Aftermath's "the 1st" Ric Converse w/William L. Cross defeated Sean McCulley. Las Chivas defeated the Osirian Portal's Ophidian & Stigma. "High Definition" Steve Greene defeated Chase Dakota. Fatback Enterprises ("Dangerous E" Corey Edsel, Donnie Dollars & "Jersey" Nick Richards w/Brad Stutts) defeated "Handsome" Mitch Connor, Brass Munkey & Roy "Rage" Wilkins by pinfall. VIP "King of Heat" Gemini Kid w/Jesse "El Fuego" Ortega defeated Destiny's "Leelicious" Lee Valiant.

CWF returns to action next Saturday at Burlington, NC’s Carolina Sports Arena at 7:30 pm for "The Road To The Rumble!"

United States Wrestling Organization / ATL Wrestling results from the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN, on September 27: Attendance was all the way up to 35. Michael Jablonski beat Violent T. L.T. Falk & Psycho Medic beat Tim Renesto & Larry Cooter. White Tiger beat Davey Wright by DQ when Richard Lowe & Kevin Dunn attacked Tiger. Chris Norte (w/Ronnie Vegas) beat Travis Starr in a submission match. Damien Payne & New York Gangster beat Bryan Casey & Stevie King when Payne pinned King. Anthony Wayne beat Kid Dynamite. Derrick Neal & Travis Starr (w/White Tiger) beat ATL Tag Team Champions Richard Lowe & Kevin Dunn (w/Lekesha) in a non-title match when Tiger (who had been piledriven by Lowe earlier) grabbed Lowe's international object and hit him with it, then put Neal on top of Lowe for the pin.

AWA World-1 South’s 3rd annual Old School Tag Team Tournament takes place on November 8 at Buck's Place in Ellaville, GA, located at U.S Highway 19 South, 997 South Broad Street, with an 8pm bell time. Advertised: There will be 9 teams in the tournament, with two competing for the 8th spot in the tournament. The teams are: The Rock & Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), The New Heavenly Bodies (Chris Nelson & Vito DeNucci), The Heartbreak Express (Superstar Sean & Fabulous Phil), Double Deuce (Cannon & Francisco Ciatso), Southside Trash (Rowdy & Randy), Dark City Fight Club, Nooie Lee & Nick Fame, Mike Patrick & Scott Davis, and The Loggers. In non-tournament action, Jake Slater will defend the Southern Heavyweight Championship against J-Rod.

DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.

NOSTALGIA

SEPTEMBER 29, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – GEORGIA POWER ATHLETIC AND SOCIAL CLUB (F.P. McGee – Promoter) > George Romanoff versus Dutch Green / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There were also other wrestling and boxing matches, but no details were provided following the card.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WESTLAKE ARENA (Luke Appling – Promoter) > Dan George versus John Mauldin > Jack McAdams versus Tarzan Jordan > Foy Rivers versus Red Dugan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It was reported that the venue had been expanded by 300 seats.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1933 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Charlie Harben versus John Mauldin > Sammy Miller versus Bob Anderson > Eddie Elzea versus Jack Doyle / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tarzan Jordan defeated Jimmy Morris > Milo Steinborn defeated King Kong Kashey > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Everett Marshall* defeated Dan O’Connor / Notes: Charles Rentrop was the special referee for the match between Everett Marshall and Dan O’Connor. Marshall had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Ali Baba in Columbus, OH, on June 26, 1936. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – NEW COLISEUM (Gus Kallio – Promoter) > Petro Rossi defeated Tiger Long > Gus Kallio defeated Sammy Miller

SEPTEMBER 29, 1939 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Larry Tillman versus Cyclone Burns > Jack Purdin versus Al Olsen > Jack McAdams versus Charlie Keene / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1944 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Battle Royal: Mae Young defeated Marie Laverne, Ann Miller, Nell Stewart and Elvira Snodgrass > John Mauldin defeated Bill Collins > Jack Wentworth defeated Al Massey by disqualification > Dick Lever defeated Wally Greb / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Elmer Snodgrass managed Elvira Snodgrass.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1950 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nick Carter and Jack Hader wrestled to a draw > Cowboy Murdock defeated Tarzan White > Don & Red McIntyre defeated Al Lovelock & Finis Hall > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Art Nelson* defeated Chief Little Fox / Notes: Art Nelson had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Don McIntyre on July 7, 1950, in Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1952 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Benny Becker defeated Jack Steele > Mike Clancy defeated Babe Zaharias by disqualification > Don McIntyre & Tarzan White defeated the Black Monsters (2-1) / Notes: During the match between Don McIntyre & Tarzan White and the Black Monsters, McIntyre removed the Brain’s mask to identify him as Joe Stalin. This had already been done on September 19, 1952, in Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1953 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red McIntyre versus Wild Man Zimm > Ray Villmer versus Tarzan Hewitt > Handicap Match: Don McIntyre versus John & Al Smith / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1958 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Harben versus Jack Dillon > Freddie Blassie & Bob Shipp versus Nick Roberts & Frank Townsend / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny King defeated Chuck Burger at 20:00 > Marco Polo defeated the Masked Phantom (2) at 18:00 > Jack Bence defeated Jack Dillon at 15:00 > Tornado Tag Team Match: Ray Gunkel & the Country Plowboy defeated Ivan Zukoff & the Viking / Notes: It was announced that Art Nelson, Roy Shire, Prince Omar, the Angel, and Young Paul Jones would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1964 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Hines and Paul DeGaulle wrestled to a draw > Sputnik Monroe defeated Bad Boy Hines > Steve Kovacs defeated Dick Dunn by disqualification > NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Hiro Matsuda* defeated Greg Peterson / Notes: Hiro Matsuda had been the reigning NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Danny Hodge on July 11, 1964, in Tampa, FL.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Walker defeated Tiny Mills > Alex Perez & Ike Eakins defeated Ricky Hunter & Bob Nandor > Ray Gunkel defeated Chuck Conley > No DQ Match: Louie Tillet defeated Mario Galento > Enrique & Alberto Torres and Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson wrestled to a draw > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Bobby Shane defeated El Mongol* to win title / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Mr. Wrestling managed Bobby Shane. El Mongol had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Mr. Wrestling on September 8, 1967, in Atlanta. It was announced that Steve Stanlee would be wrestling on the card on October 6, 1967, and that Oki Yama would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1970 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Battle Royal featuring Skandor Akbar, Bob Armstrong, Buddy Colt, Paul DeMarco, Pepe Gomez, Cisco Grimaldo, Choo-Choo Lynn, El Mongol, Homer O’Dell, Bobby Shane, Kevin Sullivan, and Tim Tyler > Kevin Sullivan defeated Cisco Grimaldo at 8:54 > Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Tim Tyler at 5:41 > Bob Armstrong defeated Skandor Akbar by disqualification at 11:17 > Homer O’Dell defeated Pepe Gomez > Bobby Shane and Paul DeMarco wrestled to a draw at 20:00 > Buddy Colt versus El Mongol ruled a no contest / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason or the result for the battle royal. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt & Skandor Akbar.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1972 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Koa Tiki defeated Oki Shikina > Jesse James defeated Rocket Monroe > Tommy Seigler and Skandor Akbar wrestled to a draw > Women’s Tag Team Match: Susan Green & Peggy Patterson defeated Paula Kaye & Donna Christianello > Ox Baker defeated Man Mountain Mike > Bob Armstrong defeated Nick Bockwinkel by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Roberto Soto* versus Argentina Apollo ruled a no contest / Notes: Oki Shikina substituted for Dick Shannon in the match with Koa Tiki. Roberto Soto had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Buddy Colt on May 5, 1972, in Atlanta. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Bob Armstrong participated in an autograph session for fans.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1975 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tony Garea defeated George McCreery > Mr. Fuji defeated S.D. Jones > Judo Match: Dean Ho defeated Toru Tanaka > Jerry Brisco & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr. > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Nikolai Volkoff* versus Bobo Brazil ended in a double disqualification / Notes: Gary Hart managed Mr. Fuji, Toru Tanaka, Dick Slater and Bob Orton, Jr.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1978 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pez Whatley defeated Sonny King by disqualification > The Masked Superstar defeated Steve Regal > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the French Angel > Georgia Television Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson* defeated Stan Hansen > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Rick Martel & Tommy Rich* versus Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff ruled a no contest > Georgia Heavyweight Title Lumberjack Match: King Kong Mosca* defeated Dick Slater / Notes: It was reported that Stan Hansen put up $15,000 for the match with Thunderbolt Patterson.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1979 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTBS STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rich & the Crusher defeated Carl Fergie & Rick Oliver > Ricky Fields defeated Johnny Nix > Sterling Golden defeated Chick Donovan > Tony Atlas defeated Jack Poure > Chris Markoff & Jacques Goulet defeated Ted Allen & Marvin Turner > Killer Karl Kox defeated Jerry Roberts / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox.

SEPTEMBER 29, 1980 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Killer Khan defeated Terry Taylor > Mr. Saito defeated Steve Keirn > Kevin Sullivan defeated Stan Lane > Jim Brunzell & Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated the Assassins > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Dennis Condrey* defeated Bob Armstrong > Boxing Match: Ole Anderson defeated Lars Anderson

The information compiled within our daily reports are through the efforts of various contributors, including, but not limited to, Rich Tate, Larry Goodman, Chuck Thornton, Brian Waits, Don Luce, Brian Slack, Fred Hornby, Thomas Bugg, J Michael Kenyon, Steve Yohe, David Williamson, Becky Taylor, John Cannon, Mike Norris, Bobby Simmons, Les Thatcher, Crimson Mask, Dan Masters, Tim Dix, Tim Dills, Jimmie Daniel, Gene Restaino, Shannon Rose, Alan Wojcik, Devin Cutting, and Richard O’Sullivan.

Funk's Corner - Great Muta / Keiji Muto - Greatest Wrestler Of All Time?

Courtesy of Dory Funk Jr.:

September 28th 2008, in Yokohama Japan before a sellout crowd Keiji Muto defeated Suwama to become Triple Crown Champion for the second time. As Suwama was on the attack, Great Muto sprayed the mysterious "Green Mist" into the eyes of Suwama and in a move that stirs memories of his days on Turner Broadcasting System's World Championship Wrestling Muto hit a Moonsault to win the Triple Crown Championship from Suwama. (Keiji Muto is also current IWGP Heavyweight Champion.)

Keiji Muto, who wrestled in America as the Great Muta, is president of All Japan Pro Wrestling and the driving force behind the recent resurgence of interest in professional wrestling in Japan.

Keiji Muto's record of accomplishments gives credibility to many who believe Muto has become the best wrestler ever in Japan and a strong case could be made that Keiji Muto has become the number one wrestler in the world.
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Two Funking Conservatory Athletes, Shane Chung and Elvis Sharp will make their debut for All Japan Pro Wrestling at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo Japan October 11th.

On our website at http://www.dory-funk.com we have video of Keiji Muto, Osamu Nishimura, Shane Chung and Elvis Sharp wrestling on !BANG! TV.

Osamu Nishimura comes to the Funking Conservatory October 4th and 5th to scout wrestling talent for All Japan Pro Wrestling.

Dory Funk Jr. - Coach of the Funking Conservatory Wrestling School - The Official American Training Center for All Japan Pro Wrestling - For tryouts for All Japan Pro Wrestling and Training Schedules at the Funking Conservatory Wrestling School, Call 352-895-4658. For more information visit http://www.dory-funk.com.
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Accomplishments of Great Muta / Keiji Muto
Credit Wikipedia

All Japan Pro Wrestling
AJPW Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship (3 times, Current)
AJPW Unified World Tag Team Championship (3 times) – with Taiyo Kea (1), Arashi (1) and Joe Doering (1)
Champion's Carnival (2002)
Champion's Carnival (2004)
Champion's Carnival (2007)
World's Strongest Tag Team League (2001) with Taiyo Kea
World's Strongest Tag Team League (2007) with Joe Doering

Championship Wrestling from Florida
NWA Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 time)

New Japan Pro Wrestling
IWGP Heavyweight Championship (4 times, current)
IWGP Tag Team Championship (6 times) – with Hiroshi Hase (2), Masahiro Chono (2), Shiro Koshinaka (1) and Taiyo Kea (1)
NWA World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
Greatest 18 Championship (1 time) (Last)
G1 Climax (1995)
G1 Climax Tag League (1999) with Scott Norton
Super Grade Tag League (1993, 1994) with Hiroshi Hase
Super Grade Tag League (1997) with Masahiro Chono
Super Grade Tag League (1998) with Satoshi Kojima

Pro Wrestling Illustrated
PWI ranked him # 3 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2002.
PWI ranked him # 4 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2001, 2003.

Tokyo Sports Grand Prix
Best Tag Team (2005) with Akebono

World Championship Wrestling
NWA World Television Championship (1 time)
WCW World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Vampiro
WCW BattleBowl (1992)

World Wrestling Council
WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
WWC World Television Championship (1 time)

Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards
Best Wrestling Maneuver (2001) Shining Wizard
Match of the Year (2001) vs. Genichiro Tenryu on June 8, Tokyo, Japan
Most Improved Wrestler (2001)
Wrestler of the Year (2001)
Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame (Class of 1999)

http://www.dory-funk.com

MyNetworkTV Presents A One-Two WWE® Punch

Courtesy of World Wrestling Entertainment:

All-Star Kick-Off of “WWE Friday Night SmackDown®” & “WWE WrestleMania® – The World Television Premiere”

NEW YORK, N.Y., September 29, 2008 – MyNetworkTV presents a one-two WWE punch beginning on October 2nd at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) with “WrestleMania – The World Television Premiere” leading up to the October 3rd all-star network premiere event of “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT) announced Greg Meidel, president of MyNetworkTV.

In making the announcement, Meidel stated, “WWE – THE sports entertainment powerhouse is launching on MyNetworkTV in big-way – complete with the biggest Superstars, historic broadcast television matches, and back-to-back nights of powerful programming.”

The MyNetworkTV debut of “WWE Friday Night SmackDown” begins with a Superstar-studded night. For the first time ever on broadcast television, it will be a night of Champion vs. Champion including a “Triple Threat Match” between WWE Champion Triple H®, World Heavyweight Champion Chris Jericho® and ECW® Champion Matt Hardy™.

In addition to the “Triple Threat Match” the following matches, comprised of WWE Superstars from all three WWE television brands (SmackDown, RAW®, ECW) are scheduled for the premiere episode of “WWE Friday Night SmackDown:”

Eight-Man Tag Team Match: Rey Mysterio®, Batista®, Jeff Hardy™ and Finlay™ vs. Kane®, MVP™, JBL™ and The Brian Kendrick™

WWE Intercontinental Champion Santino Marella™ vs. WWE United States Champion Shelton Benjamin®

WWE Women's Champion Beth Phoenix™ vs. WWE Divas Champion Michelle McCool™

World Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes™ & Ted DiBiase™ will square off with the newly-crowned WWE Tag Team Champions Carlito™ & Primo™

WWE Chairman Vince McMahon added, “The WWE and MyNet will become the tag team champions of Friday night television.”

In anticipation of the debut of “WWE Friday Night SmackDown,” MyNetworkTV will present “WrestleMania - The World Television Premiere” the night prior to launch. Viewers can re-live the action and excitement from WrestleMania XXIV. Now, for the first time ever, MyNetwork TV and WWE invite you to enjoy that same exhilaration on broadcast television in an innovative presentation combining the high impact action of the WWE scored to music from some of the industry’s biggest stars including U2, Metallica, Three Doors Down, Three 6 Mafia, and Kid Rock.

About MyNetworkTV®

MyNetworkTV is a primetime general entertainment broadcast television network. Reaching over 97% of the country and targeted to Adults 18-49, MyNetworkTV provides its affiliates 12 hours of diverse programming Monday through Saturday, including “Celebrity Exposé,” Langley Productions’ “Jail” and “Street Patrol” and debuting in October 2008, “Magic’s Biggest Secrets Finally Revealed,” “The Tony Rock Project” and “WWE Friday Night SmackDown®.” For more information, please visit www.mynetworktv.com.

About World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.

Additional information on World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

Tracy Smothers/Gudio FBI Reunite Vs LAX! Bboy & Brisoce Brothers Return

Courtesy of Jersey All Pro Wrestling:

Nashville, Italy
09/29/08

Jersey All Pro Wrestling has just been informed by Little Guido that he is ready to step back in the ring with JAPW World Tag Team Champions and TNA Superstars LAX as he will reunite with fellow Full Blooded Italian member Tracy Smothers on Saturday night November 15th at The Golden Doors Charter School 180 9th Street in Jersey City, NJ! Tickets are on sale now at www.japw.net

JAPW management has been negotiating with a former superstar to make his return for the last few weeks. One of the stipulations would be that he would receive a World Heavyweight Title opportunity and with that said the match has been signed! On 11/15/08 World Champion Kenny Omega will defend his title against the returning BBOY!

NJ State Champion The Grim Reefer will defend his title against one of the most popular wrestlers in the Hudson County Market Bandido Jr!

The Brisoce Brothers make their long awaited return that night as they will face the Tag Team of D-N-A, Dixie & Azrieal! The Brisoce Brothers also want it to be known that LAX does not have to wait till Dec and should man up in Jersey City that night!

Dan Maff is outraged over losing a match so quick since returning to JAPW just a few short months ago to Danny Demanto. JAPW officials are very worried about these two superstars safety and have decided to let them go at it once and for all. Who is tougher, lets find out as they will battle in a last man standing match that night! Demanto has stated that if he can't defeat Maff he will forfeit his NJ State title opportunity in Dec!

"The Best Around" Bruce Maxwell & TJ Cannon will clash with "The Garden State Gods" Corvis Fear & Mike Quest.

More Matches TBA......

Jersey All Pro Wrestling Presents "RE-BOOT" Live Saturday night November 15, 2008 The Golden Doors Charter School 180 9th Street in Jersey City, NJ across the street from Newport Mall and The Holland Tunnel!

Tickets: (1st Row $30)  (2nd $25) (3rd $20) (G&A $18) Tickets are on sale now at www.japw.net or at the door that night.

USWO/ATL 10/4 Card & 9/27 Results Stadium Inn Nashville, TN

Courtesy of Lekisha F. Oliver-Burdine:

USWO/ATL card for 10/4 stadium inn nashville TN 8pm $10 admission

Main Event - six man tag match!
Otis Bass, Stevie King & Dominator vs Michael Jablonski, Psycho Medic & White Tiger

Only their finisher can win!
Kid Dynamite (TKO) vs Anthony Wayne (Cobra Mutilation)

Fan Lumberjack Match!
Chris Norte vs Travis Starr

Kevin Dunn vs LT Falk

Blue Amigo vs Steven Green

Violent T vs Shawn Hoodrich

*card subject to change*

results from 9/ 27...

Michael Jablonski def. Violent T

LT Falk & Psycho Medic beat Tim Renesto & Larry Cooter

White Tiger beat Davey Wright by DQ

Chris Norte (w/ Ronnie Vegas) beat Travis Starr in a submission match

Damien Payne & New York Gangster beat Bryan Casey & Stevie King

Anthony Wayne beat Kid Dynamite

Derrick Neal & Travis Starr (w/ White Tiger) b Richard Lowe & Kevin Dunn (w/ Lekisha)

PSP Fix With Tako Online

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

Tako, the fan who called out Hulk Hogan on YouTube and made an appearance on our show back in August, rejoined Rich Tate Sunday night for a PSP Fix to discuss the progress he is making in helping raise money for the family of John Graziano. Tako told us about the response he received indirectly from Hogan, described reactions from people within WWE, and plugged a fundraiser that will be held on November 14 with assistance from many high profile people and organizations within the sports and entertainment industry. We will be putting up more information on this event soon. Click here to listen.

Sunday, September 28, 2008

SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 09/28/2008

Courtesy of GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS and NOTES

Tako, the fan who called out Hulk Hogan on YouTube, rejoins Rich Tate tonight for a PSP Fix to talk about the latest in putting together a benefit for the Graziano family. We go live at 9:30 PM ET. If you miss it, the archive will be available afterward.

World Wrestling Entertainment results from Paris, France, on September 27: Jim Duggan over Charlie Haas; Manu over D-Lo Brown; Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., over Cryme Tyme; Jamie Noble over William Regal; Mickie James & Candice Michelle over Beth Phoenix & Katie Lea; Santino Marella over Kofi Kingston; Rey Mysterio over Kane in a no disqualification match; and Shawn Michaels & CM Punk over Chris Jericho & Lance Cade.

WWE results from Munich, Germany, on September 27: Jeff Hardy over Brian Kendrick; Michelle McCool & Maria over Natalya Neidhart & Maryse; Festus over Jack Swagger; Shelton Benjamin over Ron Killings, Jimmy Wang Yang, and MVP in a four-way match to retain the WWE US Heavyweight Title; Finlay & Hornswoggle over Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder; Matt Hardy over Mark Henry to retain the WWE ECW Heavyweight Title; the Undertaker over the Big Show; and Triple H over Vladimir Kozlov to retain the WWE Heavyweight Title.

WWE results from Innsbruck, Austria, on September 26: Jimmy Wang Yang over Brian Kendrick; Jesse & Festus over Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder; Jeff Hardy over Vladimir Kozlov by disqualification; Michelle McCool over Maryse to retain the WWE Divas Title; Finlay over Jack Swagger; Shelton Benjamin over Ron Killings to retain the WWE US Heavyweight Title; Matt Hardy over Mark Henry to retain the WWE ECW Heavyweight Title in a no disqualification match; and Triple H & the Undertaker over MVP & the Big Show.

Saturday’s events were the last of the European tour for WWE, as all crews return to the states today to get ready for shows tomorrow night, with RAW in Minneapolis, MN, and SmackDown/ECW in Stevens Point, WI. There will be one other SmackDown/ECW event on Tuesday in Green Bay, MN, before everyone takes the rest of the week off to prepare for next Sunday’s No Mercy PPV.

Total Nonstop Action will be at the Lakeland Center in Lakeland, FL, tonight. Advertised: Samoa Joe defends the TNA World Heavyweight Title against Booker T; Taylor Wilde defends the TNA Women’s Title against Awesome Kong, with Traci Brooks as special referee; Beer Money, Inc., with Jacqueline, defends the TNA World Tag Team Title against the Motor City Machine Guns; and a three-way match featuring Petey Williams, Sonjay Dutt, and Consequences Creed. Also advertised: Christian Cage, A.J. Styles, Kip James, and Sheik Abdul Bashir. Bell time is 7:30 PM.

Rampage Pro Wrestling is at Johnny G's Fun Center in Warner Robins, GA, on September 28 at 4:00. Advertised: In a match for the RPW cruiserweight title, it will be Kyle Matthews vs. Frankie Valentine w/Mr. Ace Diamond vs. Hot Like Lava member Shaun Banks. J-Rod & "The Black Superman" A.J. Steele vs. "The Big Deal" Sal Rinauro & Kurosukaji. In a RPW championship qualifying match, Hot Like Lava member Cru Jones vs. Hot Like Lava member Micah Taylor. In another championship qualifying match, Lance Christian vs. "The Shooter" Vordell Walker w/Mr. Ace Diamond. "Scream Queen" Daffney vs. Tracy Taylor. General admission is $5 after 2:45pm. If you are at the venue before that time, you can attend the matches free. For more information call (478) 329-8002.

RPW’s Jason Cross joined Rich Tate on Saturday to talk about the new promotion and preview Sunday’s event in Warner Robins, GA. Click here to listen.

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Dick Steinborn (75) and Steve Blackman (45).

Today in Memoriam: Jay Caldwell (2002).

Pee Wee James, a major attraction among midget wrestlers during the 1950s-60s, died on September 16. He was 75, and a memorial service was held Saturday in his hometown of Ottawa, ON, Canada. Click here for a nice piece from Slam! Wrestling’s Gary Howard.

Jeff Peterson Cup Night 2 results from Brooksville, Florida are as follows: In a second round match, "the Campus Legend" Brad Attitude defeated Jaison Moore. In a second round match, "Sweet N Sour Inc’s." Larry Sweeney defeated The YRR’s Sal Rinauro. In a second round match, Chikara’s Gran Akuma defeated Jon Davis of the Dark City Fight Club/911 Inc. In a second round match, FIP/ROH’s Erick Stevens defeated The YRR’s Kenny King. In a non-tournament TLC match, Bums R' Us (Ray Beez & Milo Beasley) defeated House of Vitale's Lou the Fixer & "the Killing Machine" Raymond Snow (w/ "the Princess of Wrestling" Amy Vitale). In a non tournament match; Jigsaw, J-Rod, Craig Classic & CJ O’Doyle defeated the YRR’s Chasyn "Not Cocky" Rance, "Addicted to Love" Rhett Titus, Icarus & Moonshine McCoy. In a semi-final match, FIP/ROH’s Erick Stevens defeated "Sweet N’ Sour Inc’s" Larry Sweeney. In a semi-final match, "the Campus Legend" Brad Attitude defeated Chikara’s Gran Akuma. In a non-tournament tag team Gauntlet: The British Lions (Chris Gray & Tommy Taylor) defeated the Loggers ("Lumberjack" Manley & the Mighty Dagon), The Lifeguards (Wade Koverly & Daron Smythe), Club Vitale’s the Heartbreak Express ("Superstar" Sean & "Fabulous" Phil Davis), House of Vitale’s Damballah/Mad Man Mandrake (w/ "the Princess of Wrestling" Amy Vitale), "Mr. 630" Jerrelle Clark/ Nooie Lee and Fantastic Dantastic/K-Dizzy. In the finals, Erick Stevens defeated "the Campus Legend" Brad Attitude. In the WarGames Steel Cage match; Sideshow (w/his sister Danielle), "the Marquee" Bruce Santee (w/Amy Love), Sedrick Strong & The Black Market (Joey Machete & Shawn Murphy) defeated 911 Inc's Kory Chavis, Shawn Osborne, Francisco Ciasto, Mike Shane & "Hardcore Giant" Ron Niemi.

Alternative Pro Wrestling results from September 26 at the Royston Gym are as follows: The Franchise (Ryan Michaels & Matt Sells) defeated Dustin Michaels & Adam Mabry. Brandon Parker defeated Brad Logan. Bo Newsome defeated Anthony Henry. Darkness defeated Chris Damien. "Royston Brawler" John Carnage defeated Kareem Abdul Jamar. Aaron Lee defeated Chris King with his feet on the ropes. After the bell, Carnage attacked King from behind and the beating continued mercilessly. "Merciless" Don Matthews had apparently seen enough and came to the ring and got right in the face of the 6'8" 300 pound Brawler. Jeremy Vain defeated Southern States Champion Shadow Jackson by DQ.

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United States Wrestling Organization results from September 26 at the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN: Attendance was up to 52. Saint beat Shawn Hoodrich. Lee Cross beat Psycho Medic. A post-match beat down by Cross was stopped by the returning Steven Green, Jeremiah Plunkett beat White Tiger via submission. USWO Jr. Champion Josh Crowe beat Cousin Jason X in a hardcore match. Seven (with Charming Charles) vs. T.J. Harley went to a double DQ when Seven refused to stop choking Harley, who responded by low-blowing Seven. USWO Tag Team Champions Damien Payne & New York Gangster beat Saint & Lee Cross by DQ when Saint used a chair on Gangster. Snake Jones (with Charming Charles) vs. Michael Jablonski was a no contest after Jones applied the claw to ref Mark Owen and left him laying in the ring.

NAWA Ring Champions return to the historic Purks in Cedartown, GA, at 330 West Avenue on October 4 advertising Nigel Sherrod defending the Ladies World Title versus Bambi and an appearance by former WWE star Hillbilly Jim. Also advertised to be in action will be Air Paris, Bulldog Raines, the Exotic Ones (Simon Sermon & Rick Michaels). Bell time is 7:30pm. For more information call the Purks at 770-748-9276.

DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.

NOSTALGIA

SEPTEMBER 28, 1916 (THURSDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – LIBERTY THEATRE (Max Bauman – Promoter) > Strangler Lewis defeated Tom Draak at 47:30 (2-0) / Notes: Max Bauman’s brother, Billy Sandow, was the manager of Strangler Lewis, and together they traveled presenting wrestling events.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD HEIGHTS ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Sammy Miller versus Jack Doyle > Winner Take All Match: John Mauldin versus Dutch Green > No Holds Barred Match: John Lewis versus Red Dugan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1933 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WEST VIEW ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Lloyd Brown versus Alton Woods > Dave Terrell versus Foy Rivers > Dan George versus Bob Ruble / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Jason Thompson and Cleve Roby – Promoters) Notes: A scheduled card for this date was canceled due to rain.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1934 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Bob Anderson versus Wesley Brownlee > Wayne Coleman versus Ambrose Cole > Jack Roper versus Al Moran / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1936 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Frank Remille versus Tiger Long > Chippewa Charlie versus Honey Boy Hackney > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: John Mauldin* versus Ted Taylor ruled a no contest / Notes: Aside from the match between John Mauldin and Ted Taylor, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. It was reported that the match between Mauldin and Taylor had to be stopped by police officers on site. Mauldin had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Honey Boy Hackney on September 11, 1936, in Atlanta.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1938 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ARENA (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Juan Humberto defeated Angelo Cistoldi > Tiny Morgan defeated Joe Marsh > Harry Kent defeated Dick Lever

SEPTEMBER 28, 1939 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Tony Papalino versus John Dameron > Frank Remille versus Young Londos > Bill Collins versus Young Gotch / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1945 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Vic Christy defeated Francis Baugh > Barto Hill defeated Rudy Strongberg > Dick Lever & Lou Plummer defeated Don McIntyre & Jack Wentworth > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Longson* defeated Al Massey / Notes: Bill Longson had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bobby Managoff in St. Louis, MO, on February 19, 1943. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1948 (TUESDAY) – EAST POINT, GA – EAST POINT MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Pierre LeClaire versus Honey Boy Hannigan > Billy Sandow versus Joe Estes > Joe Harben versus Bill Collins / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1953 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Lane versus Ramon Cernados > Ray Villmer versus Tarzan Hewitt > John & Al Smith versus Don & Red McIntyre / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1956 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Gossett defeated Cyclone Anaya by disqualification > Red McIntyre defeated Jack Dillon > Freddie Blassie and Bobby Weaver wrestled to a draw > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Bull Curry defeated Art Nelson* to win title / Notes: Art Nelson had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Don McIntyre on September 21, 1956, in Atlanta. The program we have for this card continues to reference Bill Hartman (Ticket Sales) and Simon Davis (Timekeeper) as part of the office staff in Atlanta. This same program is the first we have that provides information on the local televised “Live Atlanta Wrestling,” which can be seen “on Channel 11 every Monday night at 10:15,” with a plug to sponsor Budweiser Beer. Ed Capral has been hosting since he replaced Ray McCay sometime in 1955. It was announced that Chris Tolos, Fred Atkins, and Prince Emir would be wrestling in Atlanta soon, and that Paul Jones was negotiating with Bill Parks for some dates.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1960 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Rita Cortez and the Lady Angel wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Mixed Tag Team Match: Don McClarty & Rita Cortez defeated Choo-Choo Lynn & the Lady Angel > Roy Nelson defeated Dick Steinborn by disqualification / Notes: Reginald Gable managed Roy Nelson.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1962 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pedro Godoy defeated Ivor Barrett > Chief Crazy Horse defeated Bulldog Lawley > Chief Little Eagle defeated Jack Bence > Johnny Walker defeated Assassin #1 by disqualification > World Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Assassin #2 / Notes: Assassin #1 was barred from ringside during the match between Freddie Blassie and Assassin #2. Blassie had been billed as World Heavyweight Champion since June 29, 1962. It was announced that Pierre Chevalier would be wrestling on the card on October 5, 1962, and that the Kentuckians would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1964 (MONDAY) – ALBANY, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Greg Peterson & Frankie Cain versus the Mysterious Medics > Women’s Match: Bette Boucher versus Dottie Smith > Dick Dunn versus Steve Kovacs / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1964 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Scufflin’ Hillbillies defeated Charlie Carr & Paul DeGaulle > Enrique Torres versus Sputnik Monroe ended in a double countout > Hiro Matsuda defeated Don Fargo

SEPTEMBER 28, 1965 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mario Galento and Bad Boy Hines wrestled to a draw > Nick Kozak defeated Dale Lewis by disqualification > Dick Steinborn defeated Bill Dromo > Mixed Tag Team Match: Mario Galento & Toni Rose defeated Bad Boy Hines & Linda Carroll

SEPTEMBER 28, 1968 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Outlaw defeated Corsica Jean > Paul DeMarco and the Professional wrestled to a draw > Bob Armstrong versus Oki Shikina / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Bob Armstrong and Oki Shikina were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Jack Crawford managed the Outlaw.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1971 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill White defeated Alex Medina > Roberto Soto defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Alex Medina & Roberto Soto defeated Bill White & Joe Turco > Choo-Choo Lynn versus Mr. X ruled a no contest > Bob Armstrong, George Scott & El Mongol defeated Big John & the Assassins / Notes: During the match between Bob Armstrong, George Scott & El Mongol and Big John & the Assassins, John slammed Scott’s head into the ring post, opening up a huge gash, spilling blood everywhere. When Scott came to his senses, he looked for John, but John had already tagged out and never returned to the ring. As soon as the match ended, John retreated to the dressing room quickly to avoid being confronted by Scott.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1973 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Robert Fuller & Jerry Oates defeated Billy Spears & Winston > Women’s Match: Vivian Vachon defeated Joyce Grable > Ricky Gibson & Tom Jones and the Super Infernos wrestled to a draw > Hiro Matsuda defeated Bob Orton, Jr. > Arm Wrestling Contest: Bob Armstrong defeated Bobby Duncum > Bobby Duncum defeated Bob Armstrong > Tim Woods, Bob Orton, Jr., & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Stan Vachon, Buddy Colt & Killer Brooks > North American Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Watts* versus Freddie Blassie ruled a no contest / Notes: Tim Woods, Bob Orton, Jr., & Mr. Wrestling #2 and Stan Vachon, Buddy Colt & Killer Brooks were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Jerry Oates substituted for Jim Wilson to team with Robert Fuller in the match with Billy Spears & Winston. Les Thatcher was the special referee for the match between Bobby Duncum and Bob Armstrong. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1974 (SATURDAY) – GRIFFIN, GA – GRIFFIN-BARNESVILLE SPORTS PALACE (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Welch defeated Sonny Rogers > Mike McCord defeated Martin Beavers > Bob Roop defeated Steve Keirn > Buddy Colt defeated the Professional > Don Muraco & Pat Barrett defeated Ole & Gene Anderson / Notes: Bearcat Wright managed Buddy Colt.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1976 (TUESDAY) – WARNER ROBINS, GA – WARNER ROBINS CIVIC CENTER (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Howard versus Ricky Steamboat > Tom Jones versus Killer Brooks > Roberto Soto versus Rock Hunter > Dean Ho versus the Mongolian Stomper > Dick Slater & Pak Song versus Jos LeDuc & Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song. J.J. Dillon managed the Mongolian Stomper.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1979 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Fields defeated Rick Oliver > Bobby Jaggers defeated Ray Candy > Stan Hansen defeated Luke Graham > Abdullah the Butcher versus the Sheik ruled a no contest > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Killer Karl Kox* defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tommy Rich & the Crusher* defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and Bobby Jaggers.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1980 (SUNDAY) – COLUMBUS, OH – OHIO CENTER [P] (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Terry Taylor versus Dennis Condrey > Ivan Koloff versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > Kevin Sullivan & Steve Keirn versus the Assassins > Andre the Giant versus the Masked Superstar > Dusty Rhodes versus Ole Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. This was the first card held in the expansion to the North by Georgia Championship Wrestling. The decision to move north was made when the letter writing campaign that had led to Mr. Wrestling #2 becoming the Champion of Champions a few months back showed that a majority of the correspondence was coming from Ohio and surrounding states. GCW would go on to make Ohio, Michigan, and West Virginia regular stops, which were all coordinated by Les Thatcher. It has been claimed that GCW fired the first shots toward invading others’ territories, rather than Vince McMahon’s World Wrestling Federation, but in fact, Ed Farhat (a/k/a the Sheik) gave his blessings to GCW moving into his territory based out of Detroit, MI, and also became involved in some of the promotion in the early stages. His own territory would cease operations in December 1980, but in no way can it be claimed that GCW invaded his area.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1981 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bryan St. John defeated Professor Sonoda > Brian Blair defeated Mike Sharpe > Ray Stevens defeated George Wells > Tor Kamata defeated Steve O > Michael Hayes & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Terry Gordy & Jimmy Snuka > National Heavyweight Title Cage Match: Tommy Rich defeated the Masked Superstar* to win title / Notes: The Great Mephisto managed Ray Stevens and Tor Kamata.

SEPTEMBER 28, 1984 (FRIDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Championship Wrestling from Georgia) > Frankie Lane defeated Ali Bey > Tim Horner defeated Don Sanders > Steve Brinson defeated Mr. Ito > Jerry Oates defeated Rip Rogers by disqualification > Brad Armstrong defeated Ted Oates > Georgia Street Fight Match: Ole Anderson & Ron Garvin defeated Bob Roop & Ted DiBiase

The information compiled within our daily reports are through the efforts of various contributors, including, but not limited to, Rich Tate, Larry Goodman, Chuck Thornton, Brian Waits, Don Luce, Brian Slack, Fred Hornby, Thomas Bugg, J Michael Kenyon, Steve Yohe, David Williamson, Becky Taylor, John Cannon, Mike Norris, Bobby Simmons, Les Thatcher, Crimson Mask, Dan Masters, Tim Dix, Tim Dills, Jimmie Daniel, Gene Restaino, Shannon Rose, Alan Wojcik, Devin Cutting, and Richard O’Sullivan.

2008 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup Night Two Results

Courtesy of Alan J. Wojcik:

In November, 2002 independent wrestling phenomenon Jeff Peterson lost his long battle with cancer. May 16-17, 2003 saw the beginning of the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, a sixteen competitor tournament in honor of the fallen star. Each year the event has grown to international levels. Previous winners of this prestigious tournament are "Reckless Youth" Tom Carter, Justice, Chris Sabin, Milano Collection AT and Chris Hero.

This year the proceeds go to Devin Deschaine. Devin is a 2 yr old Port Richey boy with stage 4 Neuroblastoma. His form of cancer is one of the most rare & aggressive pediatric cancers. Only about 600 kids in the USA will be diagnosed with Neuroblastoma each year. About 70% of them will NOT survive. Devin is very close to our hearts & there is no other option for him but to SURVIVE. He's a born fighter. He was a little fighter long before he was diagnosed. Neuroblastoma shouldn't be any different. He just needs a little help with this fight.

On Saturday, September 27, 2008, the Brooksville National Guard Armory hosted night two of the 2008 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup. The event was sponsored by Pro Wrestling Riot, the Tammi Hamaoui Foundation and floridawrestlingfans.com

Short version of the event:

(1) In a second round match, "the Campus Legend" Brad Attitude defeated Jaison Moore.

(2) In a second round match, "Sweet N Sour Inc’s." Larry Sweeney defeated The YRR’s Sal Rinauro

(3) In a second round match, Chikara’s Gran Akuma defeated Jon Davis of the Dark City Fight Club/911 Inc.

(4) In a second round match, FIP/ROH’s Erick Stevens defeated The YRR’s Kenny King.

(5) In a non-tournament TLC match, Bums R' Us (Ray Beez & Milo Beasley) defeated House of Vitale's Lou the Fixer & "the Killing Machine" Raymond Snow (w/ "the Princess of Wrestling" Amy Vitale).

(6) In a non tournament match; Jigsaw, J-Rod, Craig Classic & CJ O’Doyle defeated the YRR’s Chasyn "Not Cocky" Rance, "Addicted to Love" Rhett Titus, Icarus & Moonshine McCoy.

(7) In a semi-final match, FIP/ROH’s Erick Stevens defeated "Sweet N’ Sour Inc’s" Larry Sweeney.

(8) In a semi-final match, "the Campus Legend" Brad Attitude defeated Chikara’s Gran Akuma.

(9) In a non-tournament tag team Gauntlet: The British Lions (Chris Gray & Tommy Taylor) defeated the Loggers ("Lumberjack" Manley & the Mighty Dagon), The Lifeguards (Wade Koverly & Daron Smythe), Club Vitale’s the Heartbreak Express ("Superstar" Sean & "Fabulous" Phil Davis), House of Vitale’s Damballah/Mad Man Mandrake (w/ "the Princess of Wrestling" Amy Vitale), "Mr. 630" Jerrelle Clark/ Nooie Lee and Fantastic Dantastic/K-Dizzy.

(10) In the finals, Erick Stevens defeated "the Campus Legend" Brad Attitude.

(11) In the WarGames Steel Cage match; Sideshow (w/his sister Danielle), "the Marquee" Bruce Santee (w/Amy Love), Sedrick Strong & The Black Market (Joey Machete & Shawn Murphy) defeated 911 Inc's Kory Chavis, Shawn Osborne, Francisco Ciasto, Mike Shane & "Hardcore Giant" Ron Niemi.

Long version of the event.

Previous JPC competitors Rod Steel, Mikey Tenderfoot and Steve Madison were among those in attendance.

(1) In a second round match, "the Campus Legend" Brad Attitude defeated Jaison Moore.

Attitude made few friends sporting a Miami Hurricanes football jersey in the introductions. Moore made the fans cheer by hitting Attitude with several armdrags and hiptosses which sent Attitude to the floor to confer with himself. Moore didn’t feel like waiting so he chased Attitude around the ring and back in where Attitude thought he was going to drop an elbow. But instead of Moore’s head he met the solid ring canvas and Moore went to work on the elbow until Attitude hit a cheap shot to Moore’s head. Attitude went right on the attack and also right on the "let’s break the rules" tangent. He nearly had the win after a chest first corner whip allowed him to hit Moore with a neckbreaker. Attitude went for the chinlock submission with some assist from the bottom rope but Moore fought to his feet only to be sent back down after a hair pull. Attitude kept going back to the neck area of Moore, this time using Moore’s left arm to choke himself. Moore got a second wind and hit Attitude with several clotheslines and forearms. Moore hit a chest first style facebuster and a senton for two before going up top. When he came off Moore landed on the ropes after Attitude ran into them. From there Attitude hit an inverted Acecrusher like hold to advance.

(2) In a second round match, "Sweet N Sour Inc’s." Larry Sweeney defeated The YRR’s Sal Rinauro.

To the shock of many the 21-time ICW/ICWA Texarkana TV champion was cheered when he hit the ringside area. That could be due to the utter hatred of the YRR. Sweeney called for a test of strength and after Rinauro went through some calisthenics he was close to locking up when Sweeney backed to the ropes for some personal time. Both men called the other chicken and did the chicken dance. Finally we had a lockup with a mid-ring shoulder collision following. Both men kicked the other with a below the belt kick and actually shook hands. Next came double eye gouges and Rinauro getting a side headlock. The shoulder tackle fest continued in between a muscle pose down to see which had the best body. Sweeney bailed to the floor and seemed to be ready to fight. Actually both men dropped to the mat for an arm wrestling contest that turned into an overhand wristlock. That was followed by some rope criss-crosses and Rinauro getting the better of it. both men had small package pins and backslides but neither could score the wine despite tights being pulled. Another criss-cross took place but this time Sweeney bailed to the floor leaving Rinauro running for several moments. Sweeney actually had crawled under the ring so Rinauro went up top and jumped to the center of the ring. Sweeney came out with his ears ringing in pain. But he got control when they got back to the ring with the Polish Hammer for two and a sidewalk slam also for two. Sweeney called for the Shake, Rattle & Roll but Rinauro blocked the Roll so Sweeney raked his eyes and dragged him across the top rope. A shoulder breaker got Sweeney two but his Earthquake splash only met Rinauro’s fists which made direct contact with Sweeney’s well…you get the idea. Rinauro went for the Bonzai Drop in the corner but hit only canvas. Sweeney went for the Head Crush submission but Rinauro escaped and hit the Bionic Elbow for two. Rinauro escaped a sleeper and went for the Human Torture Rack but Sweeney slid off into a two count pin. Sweeney pulled down his singlet meaning business so Rinauro pulled it down to show off Sweeney’s ass for all to see. Rinauro loaded a punch up with his JPC medal but Sweeney ducked it and locked in a sleeper hold which Rinauro could not escape from. After the match ended Sweeney revived Rinauro and they hugged as the fans cheered for both men.

(3) In a second round match, Chikara’s Gran Akuma defeated Jon Davis of the Dark City Fight Club/911 Inc.

Akuma was the natural crowd favorite as the fans also hated the hell out of 911 Inc. Davis began the jawboxing telling Akuma he was too small to be a threat and followed with a slap to the face. He gave Akuma a free shot and Akuma gave him several kicks to the hamstrings but Davis scooped him up for a slam for two. Davis kept on the attack with forearms and elbows to the head. Akuma fought back but Davis kept going after the back with corner whips. Akuma fired in the kicks to the hamstring but got leveled by a clothesline for two. Akuma avoided a corner splash and hit Davis with a kick to the head. Both men fought to their feet and it was Akuma escaping a back suplex and hitting Davis with a move before going up top to hit a frog splash for two. Akuma went for a kick but Davis caught the leg and hit a back suplex. Davis thought it was three and argued the count which allowed Akuma time to clear the fog. Davis went up but Akuma blocked the move only to have his huricurana turned into a corner power bomb. But when Davis charged him, Akuma rolled him up for the pinfall to advance onward.

(4) In a second round match, FIP/ROH’s Erick Stevens defeated The YRR’s Kenny King.

Early on Stevens tried to be a good sport by breaking on a corner lockup. King told him where to stick his sportsmanship on a corner break, slapping Stevens in the chest. The two men tried to outdo each other with shoulder blocks and it was King who ended up on the floor after he was hit with a tackle and a swinging bodyslam. After some stalling King came back in right to the waiting arms of Stevens with a chest chop. Stevens hit a Russian legsweep into an arm bar trying to make King tap out as he also isolated King’s right arm. King escaped the pin but not the chest chops that followed. King bailed to the floor once more which seemed to get on Stevens’ nerves and he paid when King hit a knee lift when Stevens went to grab him from the apron. King went on the attack driving Stevens’ back into the ring apron. Stevens fought back as they got back in the ring but King stayed on the attack with a modified spinebuster and a back suplex for two. King went for a camel clutch like submission but Stevens fought to his feet but ran into a King knee to the gut for two. King kept hitting Stevens but Stevens kept hitting back even as King went for cheap shots. King softened up Stevens with several knee lifts to the head before putting him on the top corner. But Stevens blocked the move sending King into the ring where King did a flip to his feet as Stevens came off with a shoulder block. The punches were tossed with Stevens coming out ahead on hits. Stevens wound up for the lariat but it as blocked and King hit a series of kicks before a swinging backbreaker for two. King lost focus and missed a springboard legdrop which allowed Stevens to hit an Acecrusher for two. Stevens went for a move but King backed him to a corner and eventually King hit a sitout power bomb for two. King went for a Million Dollar Dream like hold but Stevens refused to tap, instead backing King to a corner where he tagged King with several body punches. King avoided a corner splash and went to the ropes but he got hit with a lariat for two. Stevens got hit with a Blockbuster but kicked out of the pin which made King pissed off to the extreme. Stevens escaped King’s Coronation and hit a lariat followed by the Doctor Bomb to advance to face Larry Sweeney.

(5) In a non-tournament TLC match, Bums R' Us (Ray Beez & Milo Beasley) defeated House of Vitale's Lou the Fixer & "the Killing Machine" Raymond Snow (w/ "the Princess of Wrestling" Amy Vitale).

These two teams have been killing each other in Pro Wrestling Riot and tonight they upped the ante big time. Beez and Beasley came through the crowd jumping their opponents before the weapons were used. Beasley got dumped to the floor as Beez was worked over in a corner. So Beasley grabbed a ladder piledriving it onto the Fixer. Beez set the ladder up in a corner before both men grabbed the Fixer before they hit Snow with an interesting move where Beez put Beasley on his shoulders and drove Beasley into Snow. This move worked but the missed the Fixer and the duo hit the ladder. Snow dropped Beasley on top rope and hit him with a ladder as the Fixer beat down Beez on the floor. With Beez on the floor, the duo worked over Beasley with chairs. Snow went after Beez as the Fixer and Beasley hit each other with broken ladder parts. All four men went to the floor where the Fixer set up a table that Snow suplexed Beez into. Beasley did his best to hold on against the two huge opponents but the Fixer was leveled by several Beez chair shots on the floor. Snow kept on beating down Beasley even going for a superplex but Beez saved Beasley and the duo hit Snow with a power bomb into a ladder. Beasley hit the fixer with an airplane spin and then Beez hit a tornado clothesline. The duo dragged the Fixer to a table on the floor and Beez went up a ladder as Snow was getting to his feet. But Beasley wedged Snow into the ladder and it allowed Beez to hit a splash off onto the Fixer who went through the table, getting pinned in the process.

(6) In a non-tournament match; Jigsaw, J-Rod, Craig Classic & CJ O’Doyle defeated the YRR’s Chasyn "Not Cocky" Rance, "Addicted to Love" Rhett Titus, Icarus & Moonshine McCoy.

From the ultra violence we went to an eight man contest with some of last night’s tourney participants. Both teams tried to isolate someone from their corner and for a few moments it was Titus. But he eventually escaped tagging in McCoy who also fell to several shots to the left arm and shoulder. McCoy was able to grab Classic and toss him to the ropes where Titus came with a shoulder tackle. Classic’s partners did him no favors as they kept the referee busy after some cheating by the opposition made them try and save Classic. But no one could keep Classic pinned or get him to tap out and he eventually tagged out to O’Doyle who took on all four men. Jigsaw got in on the action taking out Titus but all eight men ended up putting each other in headlocks and then hitting legsweeps. O’Doyle survived and hit Rance with an enziguri. The plancha fest ensued with all eight men being hit by one at any time. Except for Titus who stopped Jigsaw but his sexy suplex was countered into a small package for a pinfall.

(7) In a semi-final match, FIP/ROH’s Erick Stevens defeated "Sweet N’ Sour Inc’s" Larry Sweeney.

This was an interesting contrast in styles that the fans got to enjoy. Actually they got Sweeney jumping Stevens before the bell as he went after Stevens’ left leg like it had a million dollars hidden inside it. Sweeney used the ring post as a tool to slam the knee into. Sweeney went for the win locking in a figure four as the fans cheered on Stevens and yelling to the referee Sweeney was using the ropes for leverage. Stevens got out of the hold and caught Sweeney coming off the top rope with a shot to the gut. Stevens went to the power game even as a powerslam did damage to his knee. Sweeney went for the pin with his feet on the ropes but the referee caught him and the arguing allowed Stevens to recover. When Sweeney finally stopped jawing he nearly had it removed by Stevens and the lariat which sent Stevens to the finals.

(8) In a semi-final match, "the Campus Legend" Brad Attitude defeated Chikara’s Gran Akuma.

Attitude switched to his beloved Appalachian State colors to face Akuma who was ready to advance. Unlike against Jon Davis, Akuma went technical with the "Campus Legend" twisting him into funny shapes getting screams of pain and agony. Somehow Attitude survived long enough to rake Akuma’s eyes and hit a chop block. Attitude went for the leglace submission but Akuma refused, so Attitude let it go to inflict more pain, using his own neck to stretch out Akuma’s knee joint. The punishment kept coming as Attitude used the ropes as a weapon on the knee and locking in a head scissor submission. Attitude went back to the leg with a half crab style submission powered more by the ropes as leverage. But Attitude let the hold go to hit a move but it was blocked and Akuma kicked Attitude dead in the jaw. Both men fought to their feet but it was Akuma who was the aggressor until Attitude got him on the mat in a modified Indian Deathlock. But Akuma refused to quit so Attitude let the hold go and he regretted it as Akuma locked in an armbar submission. Attitude escaped and the two men traded several near falls. Akuma stopped Attitude from a top rope move with an open hand slap but Attitude countered the superplex into what looked like a DDT to advance on facing Erick Stevens in the finals.

(9) In a non-tournament tag team Gauntlet: The British Lions (Chris Gray & Tommy Taylor) defeated the Loggers ("Lumberjack" Manley & the Mighty Dagon), The Lifeguards (Wade Koverly & Daron Smythe), Club Vitale’s the Heartbreak Express ("Superstar" Sean & "Fabulous" Phil Davis), House of Vitale’s Damballah/Mad Man Mandrake (w/ "the Princess of Wrestling" Amy Vitale), "Mr. 630" Jerrelle Clark/Nooie Lee and Fantastic Dantastic/K-Dizzy.

This was the order of elimination:

**Mad Man Mandrake eliminated the Loggers

**Damballah eliminated K-Dizzy/Fantastic Dantastic & Jerrelle Clark/Nooie Lee

**The Heartbreak Express & the British Lions eliminated the Lifeguards & House of Vtiale

**The British Lions eliminated the Heartbreak Express

(10) In the finals, Erick Stevens defeated "the Campus Legend" Brad Attitude.

The final match was refereed by former IPW Hardcore star Jet Jaguar who was a longtime friend of Jeff Peterson. Attitude felt the NC ST Wolfpack was the colors to get him a mental edge against the former Florida Heritage Heavyweight champion. Following tradition the other fourteen JPC competitors surrounded ringside to cheer both men on. Attitude’s focus went to Stevens’ legs which were worked over by Larry Sweeney in the semi-finals while Stevens went after Attitude’s left arm. Attitude tried to get in Stevens’ head with chest chops but Stevens fired back with a vicious one that sent Attitude to the floor for a time out. Attitude came back in but was hit with a series of moves that led him to bail to the floor once more. This time Stevens followed him out laying in the forearms to the back. It backfired as Attitude threw him into the ring barricade and back to the ring. But Stevens proved everyone wrong hitting Attitude with a flying forearm through the ropes. Both men came back in with Stevens getting drilled in his left hamstring. Attitude went to work on separating the hamstring from the rest of Stevens’s body using legal and some illegal tactics to do so. Stevens tried to fight back but Attitude was focused on dishing out the pain. Stevens went back to the arm with an armbar submission hold but Attitude got out and clipped Stevens’ knee out. Attitude thought he had it won with a half crab submission but Stevens made it to the ropes causing a break. Attitude reluctantly broke the hold and locked it in again, this time in the middle of the ring. But he didn’t count on Stevens getting to his feet and hitting an enziguri for two. Attitude blocked the Doctor Bomb with a backdrop for two and followed with a suplex for two. Attitude went to end the match but Stevens hit him with a lariat and the Doctor Bomb to win the tournament!!! Attitude showed some class by entering the ring to shake Stevens’ hand during the trophy presentation. After being congratulated by the other JPC members, Stevens took the mic to tell the fans he got into the business to have people think he was the best wrestler around. He thanked everyone who came out to cheer him on as his dream was realized tonight by winning the tournament.

(11) In the WarGames Steel Cage match; Sideshow (w/his sister Danielle), "the Marquee" Bruce Santee (w/Amy Love), Sedrick Strong & The Black Market (Joey Machete & Shawn Murphy) defeated 911 Inc's Kory Chavis, Shawn Osborne, Francisco Ciatso, Mike Shane & "Hardcore Giant" Ron Niemi when Sideshow hit Niemi with a piledriver. Danielle and Love stopped Niemi from using powder in the match and former 911 member Jet Jaguar counted the pinfall.

These ten men have been at war since Pro Wrestling Riot began last year and the executive office set this match up hoping it would end the conflict that saw 911 put Danielle through a table. Needless to say the battle led to several men being cut open by the unforgiving steel. Here’s the order the ten men came out in: (1) Francisco Ciatso (2) Sideshow (3) Shawn Osborne (4) Sedrick Strong (5) Kory Chavis (6) Joey Machete (7) Mike Shane (8) Shawn Murphy (9) Ron Niemi (10) Bruce Santee.

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