Marvin "The Beastman" Eastman To Fight At UFC 81

Courtesy of Planet Nutrition Holdings, Inc.:

CHARLOTTE, NC -- Jan 29, 2008 -- Planet Nutrition Holdings, Inc. (Other OTC:PNHL.PK - News) announces that Marvin "The Beastman" Eastman will be fighting at the Ultimate Fighting Championships 81. He will be fighting in weight class closer to his own body weight of 185. His opponent for UFC 81 will be Terry Martin, live on pay per view Saturday, February 2, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

"This will be a very exciting event for Planet Nutrition," stated Dan Starczewski, President and CEO of Planet Nutrition, "Marvin 'The Beastman' Eastman is an outstanding fighter and promoter of Planet Nutrition products. I am confident in Marvin's ability for achieving a big victory in this fight."

About Planet Nutrition, Inc.

Planet Nutrition, Inc. has been in business since 1999 as a retailer of nutritional products and programs in the diet and nutrition industry. By offering a superior product line, employing innovative marketing techniques and developing strategic partnerships with manufacturers and distributors, the company maintains an uncompromising commitment to quality while ensuring the best value to our customers. Visit Planet Nutrition online at: www.planetnutritiononline.com

SAFE HARBOR: Statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the company's plans, beliefs and estimates as to projections are "forward-looking statements." Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including factors listed from time to time in the company's SEC filings, and actual results could differ materially from expected results. These forward-looking statements represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release. The Company does not undertake to update, revise or correct any forward-looking statements.

Contact:
M&M Investor Relations
Dominic Martinez
866-508-2092
dominic@mandminvestorrelations.com

Programming Alert: Chuck Liddell On Tonight's Episode Of 'Late Night With Conan O'Brien'

I realize how late this notice is, but I just got in, and wasn't given much of a heads-up.

NBC
12:35 AM ET

!BANG! TV Results - New World Champion - AJPW Signs New Funking Conservatory Talent

Courtesy of Dory Funk Jr.:

Blain Rage became the Number one Contender for the Funking Conservatory World Championship and earned the right to face the Champion, Shane Chung tonight.

In a hard fought battle, Blain Rage wins over Shane Chung to become the new Funking Conservatory World Champion. After the match with both men exhausted, Elvis Sharp entered the ring and blasted both men with Blain Rages newly won World Championship belt challenging Blain Rage for a Title Match on the next !BANG! TV Taping, Sunday March 23rd.

U.S. Championship Match, Modern Cage Match Rules (Win by submission, pin-fall, escape through the cage door or escape the cage over the top. Wrestler whose feet hit the floor first is the winner of the match) for the U.S. Title - Johnny Magnum (Champion and seconded by 14 year old Pistol Payton Gunn) wins over Flyin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell with an over the top of the cage leap to the floor with both feet.

Flyin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell has signed with "All Japan Pro Wrestling" to travel to Japan and wrestle on All Japan's "Excite Series" February 17 through March 2nd.

A crew from "All Japan Pro Wrestling" will be on the next !BANG! TV Taping, Support the Troops 24, "Super Showdown,"

A complete bio of Flyin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell is on our website at www.dory-funk.com.

More Results:

Introducing - Tom "Bi-Polar" Behr (Pronounced Bear) wins over Hack Meyers

Tournament to be Number One Contender for the Funking Conservatory World Championship.

Kid Vegas beats Johnny Romano
Damien won beats Kid Vegas
Chris Slawson beats over Damien
Blain Rage beats Chris Slawson

Information on Dory Funk Jr.'s "Final Countdown" to his last match in professional wrestling in Japan is on our website at www.dory-funk.com.

Dory's final match will mark a new beginning as He will become full time Coach of the Funking Conservatory.

For training information and schedules at the Funking Conservatory, Call 352-895-4658.

Professional Wrestling returns to the Funking Conservatory Sunday March 23rd with Support the Troops 24, "Showdown." Gail Kim, Rocky Johnson and "All Japan Pro Wrestling" will be represented on the show. For ticket information call 352-895-4658 or visit www.dory-funk.com.

John Cena® Rumbles In New York City…Next Stop Is WrestleMania® 24

Courtesy of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.:

John Cena Returns to Monday Night RAW

STAMFORD, Conn.--(January 28, 2008)--He was supposed to be injured and out of action for as long as a year, but WWE® Superstar John Cena shocked the wrestling world Sunday night by entering the Royal Rumble Match at No. 30 in front of a sold-out crowd of more than 20,000 fans at Madison Square Garden. Cena won the 2008 Royal Rumble Match by tossing Triple H® over the top rope.

With the victory in the 2008 Royal Rumble Match, Cena earns a World Championship opportunity against the title holder of his choice at WrestleMania XXIV on Sunday, March 30, in Orlando, FL.

Stay tuned to Monday Night RAW at 9 PM ET/PT on USA Network to see which champion John Cena will choose to face at WrestleMania XXIV. To see a replay of John Cena’s triumphant return to the ring, call your local cable provider and order the 2008 Royal Rumble in HD only on pay-per-view.

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 World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, and logos are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ECW is a trademark owned by WWE Libraries, Inc. 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, 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; 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.

Contacts
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
Media:
Kevin Hennessy, 203-352-8657
Kevin.Hennessy@wwecorp.com

Royal Rumble Technical Issues On Dish Network

Courtesy of Adam Lebow:

Looks like those who were on Dish Network last night had some technical issues with the WWE HD audio feed coming in and out and skipping throughout the evening. There is a thread deadicated over at SatelliteGuys about this .

Also, I can verify that during the actual Rumble on the SD feed on Dish Network, there were issues with the SAP Spannish Feed cutting in and out every few seconds...

Maximum Fighting Championship - 15 Live Friday Feb. 22, 2008 River Cree Resort & Casino Edmonton/Enoch Canada

Courtesy of the Maximum Fighting Championship:

MFC 15: Rags to Riches

From out of meager beginnings, there comes fame and fortune. It's a story of Rags to Riches.

The Maximum Fighting Championship returns for its first show in 2008 with MFC 15: Rags to Riches on Friday, February 22 at the River Cree Resort and Casino in Edmonton/Enoch Canada. It will be another action-packed night of mixed martial arts.

In the main event, Ryan "The Real Deal" Ford puts his undefeated record on the line as he faces seven-time UFC force Pete "The Secret Weapon" Spratt.

Also on this Star studded card Jesse 'Kid Hercules' Forbes Spike TV:

The Ultimate Fighter Standout, season 3 Team Shamrock and his Teammate up start Steve "The Hooligan" Steinbeiss Winner K-1 Battle at the Bellagio

It's a showdown that will prove who the No. 1 contender for the MFC lightweight title is - unbeaten Ryan "The Wrecker" Heck will go up against American sensation Mike Maestas.

In a battle of the big men, Craig "The Big Z" Zellner will try to derail Ryan "The Big Deal" Jimmo. And fast-rising middleweight powerhouse Jason "The Show" Kuchera is back and looking for another knockout victory - this time against rival Allan Hope.

Tickets are going fast - just a few remain so don't wait any longer. Our past seven straight shows have all been sellouts with tickets for MFC 14 gone three weeks ahead of the show.

Tickets for MFC 15: High Rollers are available by calling Ticketmaster at (780) 451-8000 and at www.ticketmaster.ca or The MFC Ticket Hotline at (780) 504-2024 and at www.maximumfighting.com

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 01/28/2008

Courtesy of Rich Tate's GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

Monday Night Mayhem will feature Paul Sarris and the Hart Nation on its show tonight at 8:00 PM ET. Co-host Eric ‘Blade’ Haber is ill and may be taking a leave of absence from the show. The Big Mosh has asked everyone to keep him in your thoughts. Darren Szalanski is expected to join Mosh as co-host during Blade’s absence. (Rich Tate)

Jerkin' the Curtin', hosted by Trent Van Drisse, will feature Krull on its show tonight at 11:00 PM ET. Tommy Stewart will co-host this week. (Rich Tate)

Southern Classic Wrestling results from Sandersville, GA, on January 26: Leatherface destroyed "Kid Carnage" Scotty Carmichael with a chokeslam; DriveBY and Flatline wrestled to a time limit draw; Greg Haze beat Brian Titus w/ Ace Heffner. After the match Heffner, fired Titus from the VIP; In the Georgia Heritage Title match, Loco Motive beat Chaos by reverse decision when the ref spotted a chain that Loco Motive planted in Chaos's tights was spotted. Matt Mercer and Big Bank were responsible for the chain & distracting the ref, they were then recruited to join The VIP; The Freak beat Josh Stone; VIP's Matt Mercer & Big Bank beat TW James and Bobby Joiner; The Nightmare beat Frankie Valentine; Georgia Tag Team Champions Too Bad beat The Stanton Clan to retain the Georgia Tag Titles; Bobby Joiner won a 25 man over the top rope Bunkhouse Stampede battle royal to earn a shot at the SCW Championship, last eliminating Loco Motive with help from ring announcer Tiny "The Mouth" Hughes; and Bobby Joiner beat Tommy Lee to become the new SCW Southern Heavyweight Champion. Refs for this show were: Jerry Nelms, Willie Charles, and A.C. The next SCW event will be on February 23 at Big Dog Billiards in Sandersville, GA. More details to come. (Brian Slack)

Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling results from Easley, SC, on January 26: Chris Hamrick (billed from ECW) pinned Donnie Dollars in 12:24 following a legdrop off the top rope; Rock 'n' Roller Ricky Morton pinned Andrue Bane in 8:11; Bobby Eaton upset The Barbarian in 10:38; In a supposedly non-title affair, Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Champion Buff "The Stuff" Bagwell won a reversed decision over Mid-Atlantic Jr Heavyweight Champion Rikki Nelson; and The Barbarian won the imaginary "$1,000" eight-man battle royal, dumping both Eaton and Dollars to win in a whopping 8:15. Click here for a full report. (Larry Goodman)

Trash Talking Radio, hosted by Mike Trash, will feature Rob Feinstein, Kacee Carlisle, and Shatter on its show on January 29 at 7:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

Wrestling Weekly, hosted by Doc Young and Les Thatcher, will feature Tammy ‘Sunny’ Sytch on its show on January 29 at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)

The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame will be honoring several people at its annual events in Amsterdam, NY, on May 23 and May 24. Bret Hart, Bob Backlund, Gene Kiniski, Bobo Brazil, Tom Drake, Giant Baba, Betty Niccoli, Toots Mondt, the Duseks, Ray Steele, and Tom Jenkins are being honored by the PWHF. If you would like to make the trip, click here for more info. (Rich Tate)

The annual reunion of the Cauliflower Alley Club takes place from June 9 to June 11 in Las Vegas, NV, with J.J. Dillon serving as the master of ceremonies. Aside from the usual festivities, several people will be honored for their contributions to the wrestling business. Orville Brown will be honored with the Posthumous Award, which goes to people who, for one reason or another, were not honored by the CAC during their lifetimes. Ron Garvin, Butcher Vachon, Bret Hart, Betty Niccoli, Pat Patterson, Scott Teal, and Steve Williams are also being honored. There are other honorees to be announced soon for the Red Bastien Friendship Award and the Future Legend. If you would like to attend the reunion, click here for more info. (Rich Tate)

The annual events and inductions for the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame at the International Wrestling Institute in Waterloo, IA, are to be held on June 27 and June 28. Being honored this year are Masanori Saito, Abe Jacobs, Roddy Piper, and Penny Banner. Stu Hart, Ray Gunkel, and Leo Nomellini are being awarded posthumously. The winner of the Jim Melby Award is expected to be named soon. Click here for more info if you would like to attend the festivities. (Rich Tate)

NOTES

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Butch Malone (50) and Sharkboy (33) today.

The Terrible Turk, Hassen, Nuhammed, died in an automobile accident at the age of 38 on this day in 1929.

Dick Barkley passed away on this day in 1999. He was 69.

Five years ago today, Buck Forrester died at 54.

On this day in 2004, Don Stansauk, the original Hard Boiled Haggerty, died at the age of 78.

Victor Mar, also known as the Black Cat, suffered a fatal heart attack on this day in 2006. He was 51.

NOSTALGIA

1930: Milo Steinborn defeated Paul Harper in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Henry Weber.

1936: Dorv Roche defeated Roland Kirchmeyer in the main event at Loew’s Grand Theatre in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Henry Weber. Pat McClary, substituting for George Tragos, defeated Roy Lumpkin in the semi-main event.

1937: It should be noted that some sources report that Mildred Burke defeated Clara Mortensen to win the Women’s World Title in Chattanooga, TN. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s report, which disputes that.

1938: Milo Steinborn defeated Pete Peterson in the main event at the Warren Arena in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Frank Speer.

1949: Chief Little Wolf defeated Jim Coffield by disqualification in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Jack LaRue & Red Roberts defeated Lester & Roy Welch in the semi-main event.

1950: We do not have results for this match, but if you are keeping score, Lillian Ellison (Fabulous Moolah) was scheduled to wrestle Celia Blevins at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.

1955: Don McIntyre & Chief Big Heart defeated Jerry Graham & Tokyo Joe in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.

1964: Jack Vansky, Johnny Bruce, Billy & Bad Boy Hines defeated George Wolfe, Bob Morrow, Greg Peterson & Little Abner in the main event at the Macon City Auditorium for promoter Fred Ward. Ward was not affiliated with Georgia Championship Wrestling at this time.

1966: A tournament for the vacant World Tag Team Title started at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Al Costello & Louie Tillet defeated Eric & Karl Von Brauner, managed by Saul Weingeroff, and the Mysterious Medics defeated Mario Galento & Chief Little Eagle to advance to the finals on February 4, 1966.

1969: Hans Schmidt defeated Jim Wilson in the main event at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Also, Dale Lewis, managed by Jack Crawford, defeated Tim Geohagen in the semi-main event.

1970: Dory Funk, Jr., defeated Nick Bockwinkel by disqualification to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Joe Scarpa, Doug Gilbert & El Mongol defeated Paul DeMarco, Homer O’Dell & Buddy Colt in the semi-main event.

1972: Dick Steinborn, Bob Armstrong, Bobo Brazil & El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt, Karl Von Stroheim, Bepo Mongol (Nikolai Volkoff) & Mr. X in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Assassin #1 managed Von Stroheim, Bepo Mongol, and Mr. X. Jimmy Dancing Bear, who participated in an autograph session for fans, defeated Oki Shikina in the semi-main event. Charlie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card.

1977: Terry Funk defeated Dusty Rhodes to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated Dick Slater & Harley Race to retain the Georgia Tag Team Title in the semi-main event. Also, Ole & Gene Anderson defeated Raymond Rougeau & Thunderbolt Patterson, and Abdullah the Butcher defeated Bob Backlund.

1978: Dusty Rhodes defeated Abdullah the Butcher, managed by Rock Hunter, in the main event at the Cobb County Civic Center for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Bob Armstrong defeated Stan Hansen in the semi-main event, and Dick Slater defeated Ole Anderson.

1980: Kevin Sullivan defeated Austin Idol by countout in the main event at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar, managed by the Great Mephisto, in the semi-main event, and Lars Anderson defeated Alexis Smirnoff by disqualification. Also, Tommy Rich and Bob Backlund wrestled to a draw, and Ray Candy defeated Oki Shikina in the opener.

EPIC Starts Production Of MMA Ultra Fighting Television Show And Starts Marketing Campaign For Assorted Venues

Courtesy of EPIC Corporation:

EPIC is Producing and Will Distribute a Weekly Television Show Revolving around Mixed Martial Arts Cage Fighting, in an Effort to Pursue Sports with Rapid Growth and an Expanding Fan Base

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(January 28, 2008)--EPIC Corporation (OTC:EPIO) (the “Company”), a multi-media communications and broadcasting company, announced that it is producing a weekly half-hour show featuring actual events of mixed martial arts (“MMA”) and boxing. The Company also announced it is starting a marketing campaign for sponsors for assorted venues of upcoming events promoted by independent organizations involved in cage fighting and other sports.

The television show, being produced in the Company's own studio, will be hosted by the Company's long time boxing announcer and sportscaster Jeff DeForrest. The show will contain highlights of top fights, boxing and MMA, interviews with the actual fighters, and a look ahead to upcoming bouts. The show will be broadcast through multi-media outlets with the expectations of eventually being televised in up to 80 million homes.

“EPIC, to ensure revenue streams, is signing exclusive marketing agreements with independent promoters of MMA cage fighting and other sports experiencing growth and that have a large fan base. We want to be where the action is,” said Mick Bazsuly, the President/CEO of EPIC. “We have identified several cage fighting promoters which we believe will outlast this crowded field, all of whom are trying to build their brand name. Ultimately, many will fail. We are concentrating on those we believe will survive.”

"Boxing was always my first love, and now I have found a second sport that in some ways gives boxing a moniker as 'Your Father's Sport.' Lets face it, it is constant action and the fans get their money's worth each time they attend these matches," said renowned sportscaster and EPIC media advisor Jeff DeForrest.

About EPIC:

EPIC (www.epicfinancialnetwork.com) is a media and entertainment company, covering business, sports, sporting events, and the world of entertainment. It produces its own original programming on radio, television and the web. It offers services to third parties offering them exposure to a large and real audience for name branding, product introduction, and distribution of information.

For Further Information on EPIC go to www.pinksheets.com for quotes and financial information and Statement of information.

Contacts
EPIC Corporation
Mick Bazsuly, 954-729-3899
mickespn@aol.com

Kedzie Looks To Put Squeeze On 'Cuddles' As Bodog Fight Re-Opens 'The Vault'

Courtesy of Bodog TV Press:

For Immediate Release
January 28, 2008

This week, don't miss an exciting light-heavyweight battle and a fierce clash of female warriors as Bodog Fight re-opens The Vault for more heart-pounding mixed martial arts action.

Tuesday, Jan. 29, visit Bodog TV’s award-winning website, bodoglife.net/fight, to watch a never-before-seen women’s bout between Julie Kedzie (4-4) and Jan “Cuddles” Finney (2-0).

Filmed at a recent HOOKnSHOOT event in Evansville, Ind., this fight was the second of the night for both women as part of an eight-woman “Grand Prix” tournament put together by Bodog Fight Commissioner Jeff Osborne.

Kedzie, from nearby Bloomington, was the clear crowd favorite and didn’t disappoint. The blonde bomber overpowered her first opponent, Missy Karr, with an onslaught of vicious strikes to win by referee stoppage.

Finney also impressed in her tournament opener. The Ohio native knocked out a game Mystee Blackwood to put her on a collision course with Kedzie in the semifinals, with the winner advancing to the championship match.

Can the not-so-cuddly “Cuddles” put the squeeze on Kedzie? Tune in and find out.

Saturday, Feb. 2, don’t miss a second all-new episode of Bodog Fight: The Vault featuring an exciting match between Canada’s Todd Gouwenberg (4-2) and American Ron Faircloth (19-11).

This light-heavyweight fight took place on the undercard at Bodog Fight: USA vs. Russia in Vancouver, BC, but was never seen by the pay-per-view audience.

Faircloth is a submission specialist from Wisconsin fighting out of the Freestyle Academy, while the hard-hitting Gouwenberg trains with Bill Mahood, Kalib Starnes and Kultar Gill at the Revolution Fight Team in Surrey, BC.

Which one of these warriors prevails? The answer lies within The Vault.
Bodog Fight: The Vault offers streaming video of all-new, never-before-seen fights each Tuesday and Saturday, commercial free. Each webisode is fully downloadable and iPod-ready, featuring a previously unaired bout from the Bodog Fight archives.

This exclusive Bodog TV footage is only available online at bodoglife.net/fight, twice honored at the 2007 Digital Marketing Awards.

Can’t get enough hard-hitting MMA action?

Bodog Fight: The Complete First Series is now available on DVD. The four-disk set comes packed with more than 10 hours of non-stop action and a ton of extra features, including fighter commentary, new behind-the-scenes footage and six never-before-seen fights. Plus, get a bonus limited edition CD featuring tracks from Bodog Music artists. Available now at better retailers everywhere and online at bodoglife.net/store.

About Bodog Fight

Since its inception in 2006, Bodog Fight has become one of the heavy-hitters in the world of mixed martial arts. Created by billionaire entertainment mogul and longtime MMA enthusiast, Calvin Ayre, Bodog Television's Bodog Fight series offers viewers a unique combination of action and allure from exotic locations throughout the world. Bodog Fight can be viewed online at bodoglife.net, along with other Bodog Television programs including: a poker lifestyle and reality show, Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker, and an international million-dollar band search competition, Bodog Battle. For more information, contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371, or fightpr@bodoglife.net. BODOG is a registered trademark.

FCW News: Val Venis At Bourbon St Tomorrow!!

Courtesy of Alan J. Wojcik:

Tuesday January 29th
Bourbon Street Night Club
4331 US Hwy 19 New Port Richey Florida
$7 cover with $1 drafts
8:30pm belltime

Matches signed:

FCW southern Heavyweight champion Heath Miller w/Ted DiBiase Jr. vs. WWE Superstar Val Venis

Diva Tag Match
Victoria Crawford and Nattie Neidhart vs. The Bella Twins

More matches to be added

Florida Championship Wrestling will be part of the 2008 Florida State Fair on Friday February 15th. We will be holding two shows at 6 & pm. There will be autograph signings throughout the day and WWE Superstars in attendance. Just announced WWE Hall of Fame member and FCW Legend “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes and the WWE Tag Team champions John Morrison & The Miz!!!

FCW returns to the Jewish Community Center on Saturday February 23rd at 8pm.

Be looking for information on our TV tapings to begin on Thursday February 28th in Tampa.

www.fcwwrestling.com is your home for all information on the official developmental territory of World Wrestling Entertainment.

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 01/27/2008

Courtesy of Rich Tate's GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

Southern Extreme Championship Wrestling runs in Carrollton, GA, tonight at the VFW Fairgrounds, beginning at 6:00 PM. Call (770) 355-5742 for more info. All tickets are $10.00, and it includes a concert by Doug Stone and Brittany Leigh beginning at 4:00 PM. The doors open at 3:00. Advertised: Bull Buchanan versus Bulldog Raines; Brad Armstrong & Ricky Morton versus Will Owens & the Super Destroyer; Tommy Rich & Kidd Enigma versus Chick Donovan & Kidd Body Drop; Austin Creed & Adrian Hawkins versus K.I. Elite; Frankie Valentine versus Sal Rinauro; and Kyle Matthews versus the Nightmare. (Rich Tate)

Georgia Wrestling Promotions’ lineup for tonight’s show in Woodstock at the Hot Wheels Skate Center: Patrick Bentley versus Gangrel; David Young versus Cru Jones; Ace Rockwell & Bill Dundee versus the Masked Superstar & Jay Clinton (with Aaron Voight); Big Head Hansen versus Locomotive (with Ace Heffner); the Super Destroyer versus Jamar Acid; Slim J versus Kid Ego; Jess Wade & D.L. Norris versus Justin Dirt & Dustin Powers; and the Regular Guys, Talent & Money, the Hollywood Brunettes, and Kid Ego & Jeff Jameson in a four-way tag match. The Devil's Rejects (Iceberg & Shaun Tempers with Reverend Wilson) have issued an open challenge. Also see Ron Killings, GWP Commissioner Jerry Palmer, Lexi Pillman, Notorious D.O.G., and the Hellbillies. Bell time is 8pm. Call 770-296-5290 for further info. (Larry Goodman)

Power Pro Wrestling Alliance results from Jessie Davis Park Gymnasium in Douglasville, GA, on January 26: Josh Storm over Jason Lynn; T.L. Adams over the Bouncer; Shannon Dumas & Midnight over the Southern States Outlaws (Michael Cross & Shane Williams); J-Rod over Dark Star, with Cru Jones attacking J-Rod after the match … setting up … Jones & Star over J-Rod & T.J. Hogan; and the main event between Bull Buchanan and Bulldog Raines ended in a double disqualification after referee Billy Knight was thrown from the ring by both men. It was reported that 125 were in attendance for this card. Aside from Knight, Ricky Spears was also credited as being a referee. The PPWA has announced a return to Jessie Davis Park on March 1. More details as we get them. (Rich Tate)

On January 26 Florida Championship Wrestling returned to the Jewish Community Center: Robert Anthony defeated “Campus Legend” Brad Allen; Billy Kidman & Matt O’Neal defeated “The Natural” Nic Nemeth & Big Rob; In his FCW debut multi-generational superstar Eddie Colon defeated “Bad Seed” Shawn Osborne; “New” FCW Southern Heavyweight champion “Handsome” Heath Miller (w/FCW Champion Ted DiBiase Jr.) defeated Steve Lewington; In a no DQ Leather Strap Match, “Stampede Kid” TJ Wilson defeated Afa Jr.; and “Puerto Rican Nightmare” Eric Perez won the FCW Royal Rumble and he will receive a shot at the FCW Southern Heavyweight championship at the February 15th event. Perez eliminated G-Rilla with help from Eddie Colon. Click here for a full report. (Alan Wojcik)

Alternative Pro Wrestling results from January 25 in Royston, GA: Ryan Michaels defeated Chase Darkness; Chris King defeated Aaron Lee; Chris Mayne (with Kevin Duncan) defeated Seth Delay by disqualification; Jeremy Vain (with Don Matthews) defeated Matt Sex Sells (with Ryan Michaels); the Friday Night Franchise (Matt Sex Sells & Ryan Michaels) defeated Justin Dirt and Dustin Powers to win the APW Tag Team Title; and APW Heavyweight Champion J.T. Talent and Bo Newsome wrestled to a draw in a title match. Click here for a full report, courtesy of Aaron Leggett. (Larry Goodman, courtesy of Aaron Leggett)

Results from Friday night's Southern All-Star Wrestling show at the bakery in Millersville, TN, for a crowd of 145: Chris Eckos beat Chris Cane; Hammerjack beat Tatsu (again); In a match up between two Derby City guys, Damian Adams beat Raul Loco; Matt Dillinger over Arrick Andrews via countout. Paul Adams and Hammerjack did a run in. Andrews took care of Hammerjack, but Rick Santel shoved Andrews off the top rope, injuring his knee for the count out; Tribal Nation (Lennox Lightfoot & Indian Outlaw) beat Shaped Dressed Man & Big Rig Brown; and Rick Santel (with Adams) beat "Boogie Woogie Boy" Gary Valiant. Adams distracted after a Valiant powerslam. Hammerjack joined Adams but got superkicked by Valiant. Meanwhile, Adams gave Hammerjack's sledge to Santel, and it was lights out for Boogie. The rudos put the Boogie's mouth on the mic and slapped him around. Andrews and Damian Adams made the save. (Larry Goodman)

Total Championship Wrestling will be in Douglasville, GA, on February 9 at the National Guard Armory, with a starting time of 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:00. Advertised: TCW Heavyweight Champion Damon Taz versus Kenny Dees (not advertised as a title match); the Regular Guys versus Blazin’ Fury & Peanut; Doug Somers versus Ken Timbs, Jr.; Cameron Valentine versus Josh Stone; Pretty Boy Floyd versus Rob Russo; and Kid Ego versus Josh Storm (2-of-3 falls match). Jess Wade will also be in attendance. (Rich Tate)

Randy Ward’s All-Star Wrestling Network presents AWN Outsiders on February 9 at 7:30 PM. All tickets are $5. The event will be held at the Wrestleplex Arena at 1361 Peach Parkway in Fort Valley, GA. Matches: The Clown Prince of Wrestling" The Freak versus "The Bulldog" TW James; Terry Sims & Chris Cage versus Leather Face & Prime Time Bryan; Brandi Baker versus Damenchia; Georgia Chain Gang Match: "Hell's Henchman" Loco Motive versus "The Apocolypse" Flatline; "The Phantom" Tommy Lee versus "Kid Carnage" Scotty Carmichael; The Stanton Brothers versus The Mexican Express; and The Russian Assassin versus "Hotshot" Jamie Holmes. (Brian Slack)

NOTES

Amy ‘Lita’ Dumas’ band, the Luchagors, will be playing several dates around the area soon. Check your local directories or the band’s site for more info: 02/01 – Atlanta, GA – the Drunken Unicorn; 02/22 – Jasper, AL – Sherer Auditorium; 03/12 – Nashville, TN – Fuel; 03/13 – Knoxville, TN – the Longbranch; 03/17 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle; 03/19 – Atlanta, GA – the Masquerade; 03/20 – Jacksonville, FL – Fuel; 03/21 – Orlando, FL – Backbooth; 03/23 – Ocala, FL – the Capital; 03/24 – Jonesboro, GA – Breaker’s Music Hall; 04/19 – Myrtle Beach, SC – the Sound Garden; 04/25 – Murfreesboro, NC – Zakk’s Coffee House; and 04/26 – Charlotte, NC – Tremont Music Hall. You can also check out Dumas on Project 9-6-1 hosting PunkRockaLypse on Sunday nights at 9:00 PM. (Rich Tate)

Andre the Giant suffered a fatal heart attack on this day in 1993. He was 46.

Five years ago today, Herb Calvert passed away at the age of 45.

NOSTALGIA

1905: M.J. Dwyer defeated Charles Leonhardt in a Greco-Roman match at the Atlanta Athletic Club.

1921: Nick (Dick) Daviscourt defeated Hassen the Turk in two straight falls in just shy of an hour at the Savannah Municipal Auditorium for promoter Max Bauman.

1931: Paul Harper defeated Nick Velcoff in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Henry Weber. Also, Abe Kaplan and Vanka Zelezniak, substituting for Hans Steinke, wrestled to a draw. It was reported that Steinke’s daughter was seriously ill.

1937: Mike Nazarian defeated Lee Meyers in the main event at the New Coliseum in Augusta for promoter Bill Metzger.

1939: We do not have results for this match, but Jack McAdams was scheduled to defend the Southern Light Heavyweight Title against Red Dugan at the Warren Arena in Atlanta for promoters Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby.

1945: Babe Zaharias defeated Al Massey in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.

1956: Freddie Blassie defeated Jackie Nichols to retain the Southern Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.

1958: The Mighty Yankee (Roger Mackay) defeated Jackie Nichols in a main event Texas death match at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Robert ‘Bibber’ McCoy.

1960: The Fabulous Moolah defeated Rita Cortez to retain the Women’s World Title in the main event at the Columbus Sports Arena for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Freddie Blassie defeated Chief Little Eagle by disqualification in the semi-main event.

1961: Skull Murphy defeated Chief Little Eagle by disqualification in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Ray Gunkel, Bill Dromo & Tiny Evans defeated Danny Miller, Red Dugan & Gypsy Joe in the semi-main event.

1967: Enrique Torres defeated Butcher Vachon in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Buddy Fuller defeated Louie Tillet to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title in the semi-main event. Also, Lou Thesz defeated Krusher Kowalski. Nick Kozak & Bobby Hart and Lars & Gene Anderson wrestled to a draw, while El Mongol, managed by Jack Crawford, defeated Dick Murdoch.

1968: Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol defeated Bill Dromo & Mr. Wrestling, and Dr. M defeated Johnny Walker on the “Live Atlanta Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Jack Crawford managed Dr. M. It was announced that the suspension of Mongol had been partially lifted, assuming Crawford could produce both Mongol and Dr. M at the same time, as promoter Paul Jones was convinced they were the same person. Jones said that if Crawford could not put both men in the ring at the same time, Crawford, too, would face suspension. He was not satisfied simply with both men being in separate matches, and insisted that both men participate in the same match on February 2, 1968.

1970: Alberto & Ramon Torres defeated the Southeastern Tag Team Champion Assassins by disqualification in a title match at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.

1975: We do not have results for this card, but Rocky Johnson was scheduled to defend the Georgia Heavyweight Title against Buddy Colt, managed by Bearcat Wright, at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. The advertised main event was Assassin #2, managed by Rock Hunter, versus Mr. Wrestling #2. Hunter was to be suspended above the ring in a cage during the match. Also on the bill was a Texas death match featuring Ricky Gibson versus Bob Orton, Jr.

1975: We do not have results for this card, but Robert Fuller and Mighty Yankee #2, managed by J.C. Dykes, were to wrestle in a lights out, hair versus mask match at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. The semi-main event was advertised as Dykes versus Jimmy Golden in a no disqualification match.

1976: Bob Armstrong defeated the Georgia Heavyweight Champion Spoiler, managed by Gary Hart, by disqualification in a title match at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Hart was suspended above the ring in a cage during the match. Dick Slater & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Moondog Mayne & Abdullah the Butcher in the semi-main event.

1978: Dick Slater & Dusty Rhodes defeated Ole Anderson & Stan Hansen in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Rock Hunter defeated Pak Song in the semi-main event, with Abdullah the Butcher was handcuffed to the ringpost during the match. Also, Tony Atlas defeated Ox Baker.

1980: Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Masked Superstar in a main event shackle match at the Omni Auditorium in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Also, Dusty Rhodes defeated Terry Funk in the semi-main event, and Kevin Sullivan defeated Austin Idol to win the Georgia Television Title. Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff defeated Ole & Lars Anderson to retain the Georgia Tag Team Title, while Bob Backlund defeated Toru Tanaka, managed by Gorgeous George, Jr., to retain the WWWF Heavyweight Title.

1982: Ron Bass defeated Tommy Rich in the main event at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Leroy Brown & Big Red defeated the Masked Superstar & the Super Destroyer in the semi-main event. Also, Brad Armstrong & El Gran Apollo defeated Kevin Sullivan & Ken Timbs.

Florida Championship Wrestling 1/26/08: Hello Ladies!

Courtesy of Alan J. Wojcik:

(1) Robert Anthony defeated “Campus Legend” Brad Allen.

(2) Billy Kidman & Matt O’Neal defeated “The Natural” Nic Nemeth & Big Rob.

(3) In his FCW debut multi-generational superstar Eddie Colon defeated “Bad Seed” Shawn Osborne.

(4) “New” FCW Southern Heavyweight champion “Handsome” Heath Miller (w/FCW Champion Ted DiBiase Jr.) defeated Steve Lewington.

(5) In a no DQ Leather Strap Match, “Stampede Kid” TJ Wilson defeated Afa Jr.

(6) “Puerto Rican Nightmare” Eric Perez won the FCW Royal Rumble and he will receive a shot at the FCW Southern Heavyweight championship at the February 15th event. Perez eliminated G-Rilla with help from Eddie Colon.

On Saturday January 26th Florida Championship Wrestling returned to the Jewish Community Center. The JCC is located at 9841 Scenic Drive in Port Richey.

(1) Robert Anthony defeated “Campus Legend” Brad Allen.

This was a revenge match stemming from a tag match where Allen left Anthony in the ring to be beat down by Jake Hager & Hade Vansen. Anthony came out ready to fight while Allen looked like he just rolled in from the Gasparilla parade. Anthony hit a huricurana that sent Allen to the ring apron and a head scissor that brought him back in the ring. Allen got Anthony in an armlock but Anthony countered out and Allen bailed to the floor to rethink things. He came back in with a Hot Shot but Anthony fought back, that was until a triple jump moonsault in the corner was stopped when Allen shoved Anthony to the floor. As the referee went to count Anthony out, Allen took a turnbuckle pad off and the referee saw it. Allen used this time to slide out to his beer helmet and get a drink, which he spit into Anthony’s face. The action finally came back to the ring where Allen focused his attack on Anthony’s lower back. Anthony fought back but Allen sent him head over heels with a clothesline. Anthony fought out of a back stretch submission but Allan hit him with a Saito suplex before going up top. That flight didn’t go too well as Allen’s legdrop hit canvas instead of Anthony. Anthony got on the attack with his impact bodyshots trying to take down the “Campus Legend.” Allen cut off Anthony’s ten punches in the corner with a strategically placed kick to the groin. Allen went for the win but Anthony got his prized beer helmet. The referee took it away but not before Anthony got a swig and spit it into Allen’s eyes. With Allen blinded, Anthony scored the pinfall win.

(2) Billy Kidman & Matt O’Neal defeated “The Natural” Nic Nemeth & Big Rob.

O’Neal and Big Rob have been in a verbal and physical war over the last few weeks with Kidman coaching O’Neal on the art of wrestling and Nemeth basically doing all the ring work for his team. In the opening moments it was Nemeth and his big mouth running things against Kidman, who let Nemeth talk all he wanted to. But in the wrestling department it was Kidman who had full control of things, sending Nemeth into the ample arms of Big Rob and actually heading to the locker room. But instead of a countout loss, Nemeth tried to sneak back in and attack Kidman but it didn’t work as the fans alerted Kidman. Nemeth wanted to make peace with Kidman but he got clotheslined for his effort. Kidman followed with a flying head scissor. This led Nemeth to tag in Big Rob to face off with Kidman and Big Rob used his power to toss Kidman around. Big Rob offered a test of strength and Kidman obliged with a kick to the ribs but his corner whip was blocked. So was his cross bodyblock which Rob turned into a bodyslam. Nemeth tagged back in and was hiptossed to the mat and O’Neal came in for his team, taking over on Nemeth’s left wrist. Kidman came back in but when he went to the ropes for a move, Big Rob dropped the top rope and Kidman went to the floor below. When Kidman did come back to the ring, Nemeth and Big Rob worked him over for several minutes. But nothing they did put Kidman away and after Nemeth missed a punch Kidman leveled him with a dropkick. Both men crawled to their corners but it was O’Neal who was tagged in first and went to work. But Big Rob came in with a cheap shot from behind, only to be taken out with a football tackle. O’Neal hit Nemeth with one as well and the win came courtesy of a Kidman missile dropkick.

(3) In his FCW debut multi-generational superstar Eddie Colon defeated “Bad Seed” Shawn Osborne.

If Colon was nervous he didn’t show it as he went right after Osborne. Always the cocky one, Osborne took some liberties in his attack, sliding in a cheap shot slap on a corner break. Colon fired one right back and took Osborne down with a drop toe hold followed by hip tosses, working over the left arm. Osborne fought back but Colon kept him on the mat attacking the left arm and shoulder. Colon left the arm attack and hit Osborne with two dropkicks and a clothesline that sent Osborne to the floor. Colon didn’t want to wait for Osborne, so he hit a tope to the floor. Osborne came back in the ring but bailed to the floor and the foot race was on and won by Osborne who dropped an elbow on Colon’s back when he tried to come back in. Osborne tossed the rules out the door and went after Colon with a chinlock, using the ropes for leverage. The referee finally caught it and made Osborne break, so he opted for a sleeper in the middle of the ring. But Colon used some leverage and sent Osborne face first into the buckles. Colon got a second wind and attacked Osborne but got too close and Osborne used leverage to drive Colon into the buckles. Osborne went up top for a back superplex but Colon countered it and hit Osborne with a springboard bodyblock to get the upset victory.

The time came one again for “Handsome” Heath Miller’s Happy Hour. He was accompanied to the ring by FCW Southern Heavyweight champion Ted DiBiase Jr. The special guest this evening was WWE Superstar Val Venis, who came out with the Bella Twins. DiBiase and Miller were in awe of Venis who told the fans he was recovered from elbow surgery and he stopped by FCW to see the future superstars in action. Miller said he was just like Venis, having ladies dripping all over him. Miller even said he was just as good a wrestler as Venis. Bu Venis didn’t like it when Miller said he had gold around his waist and the Big Valboski didn’t. Miller and DiBiase tried to calm down Venis by talking about his acting career. The Twins gave Venis some pointers about what to reply with and apparently it had to with Miller’s alleged bedroom prowess. But before they could talk they were interrupted by Nattie Neidhart and Victoria Crawford who claimed the Bella Twins were tramps and slept their way to the top. The Bella’s responded with violence and a fight ensued with the referees being called out to break it up. During the fracas Miller appeared to suffer a low blow. That didn’t stop Steve Lewington from coming out for his title shot.

(4) “New” FCW Southern Heavyweight champion “Handsome” Heath Miller (w/FCW Champion Ted DiBiase Jr.) defeated Steve Lewington.

This rematch came as a result of Lewington’s victory over Miller at the 1/19/08 event, despite DiBiase’s interference. Miller immediately slid to the floor to try and get the pain worked out of his leg. Lewington paced in the ring as DiBiase flung insults at him. Miller finally entered the ring and took his sweet time in locking up with Lewington, stalling for what seemed like an hour. When they did lock up Miller tried to stop the obvious power advantage from taking over. It did and Lewington went to work on Miller’s arm but Miller bailed to the floor again to confer with DiBiase. Miller came back in and squared off with Lewington but was scooped up and slammed to the mat. But when Lewington went for an elbow, DiBiase tripped him up. It didn’t work well as Lewington saw Miller coming and tossed him to the floor. Miller came back in once more but Lewington hit a back heel trip and locked in what looked like the Million Dollar Dream. Miller refused to submit, so Lewington scooped him up for a modified rib breaker. Miller fought off a roll up pin and sent Lewington to the ropes where DiBiase was waiting with a right hand punch to the face. As Miller argued with the referee, DiBiase hit Lewington in the back with his crutches. Lewington made his way back into the ring but Miller took him down to the mat in a chinlock. Lewington escaped but DiBiase was waiting with a choke as Miller got in the referee’s way. Miller kept the attack on the neck going with a knee drop for two. Miller went to end the match with a camel clutch but Lewington powered to his feet and drove Miller into a corner. It was all Lewington needed to get back on the attack, sending Miller running for his life. Lewington hit Miller with three dropkicks and a second rope elbow to the ribs getting two. Miller fought back with a top rope move but Lewington caught him and he hit a power move but the pin was too close to the ropes, allowing DiBiase the chance to drape Miller’s foot on the ropes. Lewington left Miller in the ring and chased DiBiase to the exit signs. But when he re-entered the ring his sunset flip was countered and Miller won with both hands holding the ropes for leverage.

But after the match ended, Val Venis took the house mic. He said the good news was Miller and DiBiase had the FCW Southern Heavyweight championship. The bad news was FCW Commissioner Steve Keirn granted Venis a shot at the championship this Tuesday night at Bourbon Street Night Club.

(5) In a no DQ Leather Strap Match, “Stampede Kid” TJ Wilson defeated Afa Jr.

The winner had to drag his opponent around and touch all four top turnbuckle pads. But when the match was supposed to begin, Afa was nowhere to be found. As Wilson looked towards the entryway, Afa came from underneath the ring and attacked Wilson. He took the leather strap away from the referee, wrapped it around Wilson’s neck and bealed him out of the corner. Next Afa draped Wilson near the ropes and tried to hang him with it. Afa came back in the ring and whipped the prone Wilson with the strap and took him down with a clothesline. Finally Afa put the strap around his wrist and locked it around Wilson as well to begin the match with Wilson worn down from the assault. Afa went right to the corners to try and get victory but Wilson stopped him before he could get two touched. Wilson fought back, reversing a corner whip and it nearly snapped Afa’s shoulder. Wilson had enough and began to whip Afa’s back several times with a spectators’ belt. But Afa raked Wilson’s eyes and sent him to the mat but Wilson cut off the buckle touching with a Thesz press. Wilson used his taped up fist to punch Afa in the head, trying to draw blood. With Afa dazed, Wilson got three buckles touched but the fourth one was stopped when Afa hit a Samoan Drop. Afa got three buckles touched as he dragged Wilson around but his fourth touch was cut off by the strap hitting him in the groin thanks to Wilson. Wilson went after the four buckles as Afa fought for balance and stopped the fourth touch with a spinebuster. Afa got to his feet first and wrapped the strap around Wilson’s neck, dragging him to three corner touches but Afa didn’t realize Wilson was also touching buckles. Wilson fought out of a Samoan Drop and touched the fourth buckle ending the match. But it didn’t end the violence as Afa attacked Wilson with the strap and then went to use the ring bell but several FCW superstars hit the ring, sending Afa to seek higher ground.

(6) “Puerto Rican Nightmare” Eric Perez won the FCW Royal Rumble and he will receive a shot at the FCW Southern Heavyweight championship at the February 15th event. Perez eliminated G-Rilla with help from Eddie Colon.

The order of entry was: (1) “Puerto Rican Nightmare” Eric Perez (2) “Carnival Freak” Sinn Bowdee (eliminated by Kevin Kiley) (3) Bryan Kelly (eliminated by Johnny Curtis) (4) Rycklon (eliminated by Titan) (5) Tommy Taylor (eliminated by Rycklon) (6) “Rough House” Ralph Mosca (eliminated by G-Rilla) (7) Johnny Curtis (eliminated by Rycklon) (8) Chris Gray (eliminated by Bryan Kelly) (9) Mighty Mikey (eliminated by Titan) (10) 7 Ft Giant Titan (eliminated by G-Rilla) (11) “Mastodon of Mayhem” G-Rilla (eliminated by Perez) (12) Sheamus (eliminated by Jake Hager) (13) Sledgehammer (eliminated by Mosca) (14) “South City Thriller” Hade Vansen (eliminated by Sheamus) (15) Kevin Kiley (eliminated by Jake Hager) (16) Jake Hager (eliminated by Rycklon) (17) Brandon Groom (eliminated by Hade Vansen) (18) Mr. Yamamoto (eliminated by Titan) (19) David Mercury (eliminated by Jake Hager).

See you Tuesday night at Bourbon Street Night Club, 4331 US 19N in New Port Richey, bell time 8:30pm. Already signed WWE Superstar Val Venis against “Handsome” Heather Miller for the FCW Southern Heavyweight championship.

Coming to the 2008 Florida State Fair, well you better on Friday February 15th to see FCW live at 6 & 8PM in the Entertainment Hall. Be there early because before and after the events you can meet the wrestlers for photos and autographs. WWE Hall of Fame member “American Dream” Dusty Rhodes plus WWE tag team champions John Morrison & The Miz are going to be in attendance, more names will be announced later.

FCW will return to the Jewish Community Center on Saturday February 23rd with an 8pm belltime.

Be looking for information on our TV tapings to begin on Thursday February 28th in Tampa.

For more information on the FCW Superstars log onto www.fcwwrestling.com

Expert Martial Artists Bring Their Skills To Zipidee

Courtesy of Zipidee

Karate, Self-Defense, and Mixed Martial Arts Instruction Added to Zipidee Marketplace.

San Francisco, CA, January 27, 2008 -- Zipidee announced that several prominent martial artists have joined their rapidly expanding network of sellers. Video content from Pat Miletich, Bill Wallace, Glen Boodry, Frank Shamrock, and Lauren Kearney, among others, is now available in their marketplace.

Featured disciplines include Karate, taught by Bill “Superfoot” Wallace, a national champion point fighter, Mixed Martial Arts, taught by Frank Shamrock, Randy Couture, and Pat “The Croatian Sensation” Miletich, and Self-Defense, taught by top government counter-terrorism specialist Glen Boodry. The videos offer instruction at all levels, for beginners through advanced students. They will be available on-demand to consumers around the world through Zipidee.

In addition to Karate, Mixed Martial Arts, and Self-Defense, consumers will find videos on the popular disciplines of Aikido, Jiu-Jitsu, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, and the Bruce Lee created Jeet Kune Do. Lesser-known disciplines such as Capoeira, an acrobatic martial art, and Wing Chun, an aggressive combat style, are available as well.

Expert tips by topic are also available in the popular and recently added instructional video series entitled “Learn to Fight and Win,” produced by Century Vision. In this series, former Ultimate Fighting Championship title holder Randy Couture reveals the secret to his remarkable success and demonstrates how others can train to become a competitive fighter. Titles include “Take Downs for Grappling” and “Ground Fighting from a Wrestler’s Perspective.”

Zipidee is the Internet’s largest digital marketplace for PGC (prosumer generated content) educational, instructional, and special interest programming. Zipidee’s specialized content selection is strengthened by the skill and expertise offered by champion martial artists such as Wallace, Boodry, and Kearney.

“We are excited to offer this premium martial arts instruction to our marketplace consumers. It is this type of valuable content that differentiates Zipidee from the entertainment markets such as iTunes, Amazon, and Hulu,” stated Henry Wong, Zipidee CEO.

The content featuring Miletich, Couture, Shamrock, Kearney, and the other martial artists is currently available at www.zipidee.com under the Martial Arts category.

About Zipidee

Zipidee is the Internet’s largest digital Prosumer Generated Content (PGC) marketplace for instructional, educational, health and fitness, sports, and special interest content. Zipidee has a rapidly expanding seller network of more than 600 content producers and distributors and over 150,000 repeat customers. Their platform provides the tools for media owners, from aspiring media moguls to large media companies, to market and sell original digital goods, including video, audio (books and music), eBooks, mobile content, and more, to augment their existing sales channels. By giving sellers the freedom to choose how they distribute their digi-goods, from business model to price point, Zipidee allows buyers and sellers to rule and transact in an open marketplace. The Zipidee marketplace receives over 300,000 visitors per month, browsing through more than 1 million pages of digital goods for sale. Zipidee is a privately held San Francisco-based company and is venture-backed by leading investors. For additional information, please visit www.zipidee.com, www.totalvid.com, and www.videowaza.com.

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Funk's Corner - Steel Cage In Place On !BANG! TV

Courtesy of Dory Funk Jr.:

Tonight at the Funking Conservatory's !BANG! TV Taping every match will be held inside a twelve foot Steel Cage.

In the main event, Johnny Magnum will defend his U.S. Championship against the challenge of Flyin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell with his Valet, Sandi Skyii. In the other main event two Giants will clash when Hack Meyer faces "Bi-Polar" Behr (Pronounced Bear). There will five other matches all inside the Steel Cage.

For advance ticket purchase information to tonight's Support the Troops 23, "Genesis," Call 352-895-4658.

On Valentine's day, February 14, Marti and I will depart for Japan to begin my "Final Countdown" of 45 years as a professional wrestler starting with my first match in 1963, the tour will start in Tokyo's Korakuen Hall February 17 and finish up March 1st with my last match in professional wrestling Saturday March 1st in Tokyo's Sumo Hall.

My final wrestling match will mark a "New Beginning" as full time Coach of the Funking Conservatory Wrestling School.

For information on tonight's !BANG! TV Taping, All Japan Pro Wrestling's 2008 Excite Series Tour and training information at the Funking Conservatory, visit our website at www.dory-funk.com.

DVD REVIEW: RF VIDEO'S FACEOFF VOL. 2: WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE

Courtesy of Steve Rockamaniac:

What happens when you take New Jack, The Iron Shiek, and The Honky Tonk Man, sit them down in a hotel room, give them a bunch of alcohol and put a camera in front of them? Well you get the absolute trainwreck that is known as RF Videos Face Off Volume 2: When Worlds Collide.

While watching this DVD I was annoyed, disgusted, entertained and downright shocked all in one DVD, and with that being said Im still finding it hard to determine whether I liked or hated the piece, which I guess speaks volumes for the uniqueness that is Faceoff Volume 2.

In recent years, New Jack and The Honky Tonk Man have been no strangers to shoot interviews and documentaries, everytime they sit down they are bound to blurt out something controversial, so why not sit them down with the current king of controversial shoots in the Iron Shiek and see what happens? The result is like no other shoot interview as the three go through the same old shtick except this time they are together in a room, which unfortunately allows them to give a triple moon (yes moon as in butt) salute to Vince McMahon, Jeff Jarett and others. Shiek, of course, has to take it to another level and begin shaking his penis around in hopes of getting those he is shooting against to blow him, luckily his penis is blacked out by editing and Yes I know this sounds like im describing a gay porn, but there was a large amount of male nakedness in this shoot interview. That covers the disgusting part.

The annoying part of this shoot was the fact that often all three men are constantly yelling over eachother, and for the most part going through the same things they have ranted on before, specifically, Honky and Jack egging Shiek on to rant about Brian Blair, Ultimate Warrior and Nikolai Volkoff.

Although I must say that Shieks massacring of the english continues to entertain me, as does his accusations of his agent Eric Simms liking little boys, not to mention New Jack creating a new version of the jack in the box and threating Paul E with bodily harm.

The downright shocking part, and probably the only part that is an absolute must see is when the three men are asked about the Chris Benoit trajedy and rant opently about it. Specifically New Jack who goes off on a nearly 10 minute rant about Benoits actions, and the WWEs reaction to it. If there is one reason to see this DVD its this chapter.

This whole debacle climaxes with the hotel staff coming to the room and as youd expect they are kicked out of the hotel, somewhat ending the shoot early, but we are then treated to some more Iron Shiek footage, including he and Jim the Anvil Neidhart being interviewed for a radio show, and Shiek on the road with the crew from Howard Stern, specifically Beetlejuice, and seriously what can be better than The Shiek and a retarded black little person together?

This is far from a must buy, it may even be a waste of 20$, but if you have 20$ that your willing to spend on a crazy/stupid wrestling DVD then check this one out, specifically for the Benoit chapter, and more so if you havent watched many shoots with these guys before.

Face Off Volume 2: When Worlds Collide is now available from RF Video. For More Information check out www.rfvideo.com, and also check out all our other reviews at www.maineventradio.com/reviews

GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 01/26/2008

Courtesy of Rich Tate's GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com:

NEWS

The Power Pro Wrestling Alliance debuts in Douglasville, GA, at Jessie Davis Park tonight, with a bell time of 7:00 PM. Ringside tickets are $10 and general admission seating costs $8. Advertised: Bull Buchanan versus Bulldog Raines; and a battle royal. Frankie Valentine, J-Rod, Cru Jones, Dark Star, Dark Gable, Kid Lightning, and Bubba Kaiser are expected to be associated with the new promotion. Please note that this event has moved from the originally advertised Deer Lick Park Gymnasium because that building has been temporarily shut down for hazardous health issues. Jessie Davis Park is located at 7775 Malone Street. Call Brian at (678) 952-4209, Ricky at (770) 883-1064, or Shannon (770) 882-4322 for more info. (Rich Tate)

Flatline Championship Wrestling is in Grovetown, GA, at Patriots Park tonight. Aside from tonight’s show, FCW is in Grovetown on the following dates: February 9, February 23, March 8, and March 22. All cards begin at 7:00 PM. Admission is $7, but kids five and under get in free. Doors open at 6:30. (Thomas Bugg)

Ultimate Christian Wrestling will be in LaGrange, GA, tonight at the Tabernacle Baptist Church, with a starting time of 8:00 PM. Call (770) 713-6367 for more info. (Larry Goodman)

Southern Classic Wrestling will be back in Sandersville, GA, tonight at Big Dog Billiards beginning at 8:00 PM. Call (478) 251-1332 for more info. Kids will be admitted free, while kids between 6 and 12 get in for $3. All other tickets are $6. Advertised: The main event will be a bunkhouse stampede, with the winner earning a shot at the SCW Heavyweight Title on a later date; Tommy Lee (w/ Ace Heffner) will defend the SCW Heavyweight Title versus Psychoman; Loco Motive (w/ Heffner) will defend the SCW Heritage Title versus Chaos – the title will change hands automatically if any member of the VIP interferes; 2 B.A.D. (Jamie Holmes & Conner Cruze) will defend the SCW Tag Team Title versus Marc & Eric Stanton; and Scotty Carmichael versus Leatherface. Frankie Valentine, the Nightmare, Flatline, Josh Stone, Brian Titus, Drive-By, Bobby Joiner, T.W. James, and Big Bank Barfield are also scheduled to appear. (Brian Slack)

Florida Championship Wrestling runs in Port Richey, FL, tonight, at the Jewish Community Center, beginning at 8 PM with the following lineup: A royal rumble featuring Sinn Bowdee, Johnny Curtis, Bryan Kelly, Eric Perez, Rycklon, G’Rilla, Giant Titan, Jake Hagar, Kevin Kiley, Mighty Mikey, Hade Vansen, Tommy Taylor, Chris Gray, Brandon Groom, Mr. Yamamoto David Olivieri and “Roughhouse” Ralph Mosca. Two men start and every minute a new man enters the ring. The last man standing will receive a shot at the Florida Heavyweight Champion. Also on the card is a strap match featuring Afa versus T.J. Wilson; a title match between Southern Heavyweight Champion Heath Miller (with Ted DiBiase, Jr.) and Steve Lewington; Shawn Osborne versus Eddie Colon; Nic Nemeth & Big Rob versus Billy Kidman & Matt O’Neal; and Brad Allen versus Robert Anthony. Val Venis will be Heath Miller’s guest on “Handsome Heath’s Happy Hour.” The Community Center is located at 9841 Scenic Drive. (Alan Wojcik)

Total Nonstop Action will be in Greenville, SC, on February 10 at the Bi-Lo Center for the Against All Odds PPV. The live broadcast begins at 8:00 PM. Tickets are available at the box office and through Ticketmaster. The lineup: Kurt Angle will defend the TNA World Heavyweight Title against Christian Cage; Awesome Kong will defend the TNA Women’s Title against O.D.B.; Johnny Devine & Team 3-D versus Jay Lethal & the Motor City Machine Guns; A.J. Styles & Tomko will defend the TNA World Tag Team Title against B.G. James & Bob Armstrong; Robert Roode versus Booker T; and James Storm versus Eric Young; and Scott Steiner versus Petey Williams. There is also a pre-taped match which will be shown, featuring a barbed wire match between Judas Mesias and Abyss. (Rich Tate)

TNA will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, on the following dates: February 11, February 12, February 25, February 26, March 10, March 11, March 24, and March 25. Admission for tapings is free. Call (407) 224-6000 for more info. (Rich Tate)

Val Venis and Jillian will be appearing on March 16 at the Opry Mills Mall in Nashville, TN, signing autographs as part of the WrestleMania Fan Axxess Tour from Noon to 2:00 PM. (Rich Tate)

World Wrestling Entertainment has a few dates planned soon within our coverage area:
- Columbia, SC, on March 24 for the live RAW broadcast at the Colonial Center with action starting at 8:00 PM. Tickets go on sale on February 16 at 10:00 AM at the box office, the venue’s website, Play It Again Sports, and select Piggly Wiggly stores in Columbia and Lexington, SC. Call (866) 472-8499 for more info. Randy Orton, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, Jeff Hardy, Mr. Kennedy, and Umaga are scheduled to appear.
- Fayetteville, NC, on March 25 for the live ECW/Smackdown broadcast and tapings at the Crown Coliseum with action starting at 7:30 PM. Tickets are available at the box office and through Ticketmaster. Call (910) 223-2900 or (919) 861-2317 for more info. Batista, Edge, Undertaker, Rey Mysterio, MVP, Matt Hardy, and CM Punk are scheduled to appear.
- Orlando, FL, on March 30 for the live WrestleMania XXIV PPV at the Florida Citrus Bowl with action starting at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available at the Amway Arena box office and through Ticketmaster. Call (407) 839-3900 for more info.
- Greenville, SC, on April 21 for the live RAW broadcast at the Bi-Lo Center with action starting at 8:00 PM. Tickets go on sale on March 22 at 10:00 AM at the box office, and through Ticketmaster. Call (336) 852-1100 for more info. Randy Orton, Triple H, Chris Jericho, Shawn Michaels, Jeff Hardy, Mr. Kennedy, and Umaga are scheduled to appear.
- Greensboro, NC, on April 22 for the live ECW/Smackdown broadcast and tapings at the Greensboro Coliseum with action starting at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the box office and through Ticketmaster. Call (336) 852-1100 for more info. Batista, Undertaker, Rey Mysterio, Edge, Kane, MVP, CM Punk, and John Morrison are scheduled to appear. (Rich Tate)

NOTES

Great Championship Wrestling has offered to send in the video for the weekly shows that air on television in their local area. We intend on setting up a section that will feature this, and hope to be able to offer the same avenue for other promotions to provide additional exposure for their talent to those who cannot see them live or on television. In the meantime, you can see a sample of what GCW has sent us, which aired earlier this month. Click here for an episode they called a retrospective of 2007, featuring Randall Johnson versus Jonathan Davis; Melissa Coates versus Daffney; and High Impact versus the NOW. Quentin Michaels and J-Rod co-host the broadcast. (Rich Tate)

Click here for a report on today’s broadcast of Southern All-Star Wrestling. (Larry Goodman)

GWH wishes a happy birthday to Shantelle Taylor, who turns 22 today.

Today is the first anniversary of the death of Doug Gentry, 34, of heart disease.

NOSTALGIA

1918: Strangler Lewis defeated Tom Draak in two straight falls at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for promoter Billy Sandow. Sandow also managed Lewis.

1932: Steve Znoski defeated Paul Harper in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Henry Weber.

1934: Atlanta promoter Jason Thompson sponsored a publicity stunt in which Bill Lewis would attempt to break the world record of being buried alive. Lewis was to be buried six feet underground outside of Fair Street Arena. Food was to be passed to him through a small shaft. The record for such a stunt was thirty days. We have found no reports as to how long he stayed underground.

1945: Nick Carter defeated Mr. X in the main event at the Augusta Municipal Auditorium for promoter Jack Ross. During the match, Carter removed the X’s mask to identify him as Roland Kirchmeyer.

1946: Herb Welch defeated Jack LaRue in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Al Massey & Laverne Baxter defeated Dick Lever & Vic Emanuel in the semi-main event. Also, John Mauldin defeated Jack Kelly by disqualification to retain the Georgia Heavyweight Title. Kelly was disqualified when he hit Bill Crussell. Stay tuned for more on that later. Crussell and Bill Collins were credited as being referees for this card. The program we have for this card notes that Mauldin had “gained possession of the state championship belt put up by promoter Paul Jones.” It added that Jones had “intended for the belt to be competed for in a tournament, although he is willing to concede that Mauldin would have had an excellent chance to win it.” In other matches, June Byers defeated Juanita Coffman, and Nell Stewart defeated Mattie Bell, substituting for Peggy Vaughn. Billy Wolfe was in attendance at ringside for this card. The program also featured an ad for Stan Raymond’s “Sportscope” program airing on WATL AM radio, stating it covers “All the News from the World of Sports,” broadcasting Monday through Saturday at 6:30 PM. There was cooperation between the promotion and Raymond’s show to advertise and discuss the local wrestling scene, as well as feature occasional interviews with wrestlers. Besides noting that Jones is the promoter, the staff credits in the program also mention Bert Prather (Publicity), Bill Hartman (Ticket Sales), Fat Elrod (Announcer), Simon Davis (Timekeeper), and Dr. Samuel Green (Physician). Hartman was a former promoter in Atlanta for the company. It was announced that Ralph Garibaldi would be wrestling on the card on February 1, 1946, and that Young Londos and Bill Longson would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

1951: The Golden Terror (Danny Plechas) defeated Art Nelson to win the Southern Heavyweight Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.

1953: Aldo Bogni defeated Don McIntyre in two straight falls to win the Southern Heavyweight Title at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Tom Mahoney.

1960: Freddie Blassie defeated Chief Little Eagle in a main event Indian death match at the Macon City Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. Joey Maxim was the special referee for the match.

1962: The Assassins defeated Eddie Graham & Dick Steinborn to win the US Tag Team Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Tojo Yamamoto & Taro Myaki defeated Rito & Tito Carreon in the semi-main event. It was announced that Haystacks Calhoun would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.

1968: Mr. Wrestling defeated Dr. M, managed by Jack Crawford, in the main event at the Paul Jones Sports Arena in Atlanta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones.

1971: Luke Graham defeated Paul DeMarco in a main event fence match at the Macon Coliseum for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward.

1972: El Mongol, Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong defeated Buddy Colt, Rocket & Flash Monroe in the main event at the Columbus Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Fred Ward. The semi-main event match between Billy Spears and Leon Ogle was ruled a no contest. After both men were disqualified, Ogle and Spears continued to battle, and it took Dromo, Armstrong, and Rocket & Flash Monroe to separate them. According to the program, Ralph Freed was still in charge of ticket sales in Columbus.

1973: Freddie Blassie defeated Norvel Austin, managed by Jack Crawford, in the main event at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated Sputnik & Rocket Monroe in the semi-main event. Also, the Zodiac (Bob Orton, Sr.) defeated Bill Dromo, and Eddie & Mike Graham defeated Butcher Brannigan & Bengali. Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card.

1973: El Mongol defeated Ox Baker in the main event in Cartersville for All-South Wrestling Alliance promoter Ann Gunkel. Mongol also won a battle royal. Dick Steinborn and Assassin #2 wrestled to a draw in the semi-main event. It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.

1974: Robert Fuller defeated Gary Hart in the main event at the Griffin-Barnesville Sports Palace for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Tim Woods & Ali Vaziri (Iron Sheik) defeated Ron & Terry Garvin, managed by Jimmy Garvin, in the semi-main event.

1976: Dick Slater defeated the Spoiler, managed by Gary Hart, in a main event “I Quit” match at the William Bell Auditorium in Augusta for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. Bob Armstrong defeated Abdullah the Butcher in the semi-main event. Ken Mantell and Skip Young were co-winners of a battle royal, and Stan Stasiak defeated Tony Garea.

1978: We do not have results for this match, but Bob Armstrong was scheduled to defend the Georgia Television Title against Ox Baker at the Rome Memorial Gymnasium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Charlie Harben. The advertised main event was Pak Song versus Abdullah the Butcher, managed by Rock Hunter, and the semi-main event was to be Tommy Rich versus Jacques Goulet.

1979: Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff defeated Jack Brisco & Mr. Wrestling #2 to retain the Georgia Tag Team Title at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium for Georgia Championship Wrestling promoter Paul Jones. Dusty Rhodes was the special referee for the match. Thunderbolt Patterson defeated the Georgia Heavyweight Champion Masked Superstar by disqualification in a title match. Also, Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Stan Hansen & King Kong Mosca.

2002: Dustin Rhodes defeated Scotty Riggs to win the TCW Heavyweight Title at the VFW Fairgrounds in Carrollton for Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling.