Here is the video link http://www.kpho.com/video/13230929/detail.html

http://www.wrestling-news.com/artman/publish/article_3384.shtml

*Deplorable Treatment By Phoenix Art Museum To Superstar Billy Graham*

*/The following is a statement from Superstar Billy Graham. This is
absolutely disgusting that anyone would treat someone like this.
Unfortunately for some douchebag at this museum, (and we will find out
who it is and embarrass the piss out of them) they did the following:/*

My name is Billy Graham. I am a former World Wrestling Entertainment
Champion. I am an author, an artist, a liver transplant survivor, a
diabetic and a victim of catastrophic bone loss do to the disease known
as avascular necrosis. My doctor, a world renowned orthopedic surgeon
calls this condition, the death of a bone and it is unforgivably painful.

This past Tuesday my wife Valerie and I came to the Phoenix Art Museum
to see the Rembrandt exhibit. The greeter at the door mockingly asked
me, and I quote, "Where do you think you are going with that chair? “; I
said, “This is my wheel chair, and I am going in to see the Rembrandt
exhibit”. I then went to the ticket counter, sat on my chair and waited
for Valerie to come in and purchase our tickets.

We then started walking toward the exhibit and I was stopped by Heather
Paulk, who rudely told me and I quote "You cannot come in with that
chair”; I asked why, and she said "your chair is too high and you might
fall off of it into a painting”. The security team offered me a wheel
chair that they provided and I turned it down because it did not conform
to my personal disability needs. After a back and forth discussion
Valerie said "So you are not going to let us in?"; the response was "no
we are not". Valerie then asked if we could get a refund and they
answered yes. As Valerie left to go get the car, I informed the security
team that I would be suing the Museum for discrimination.

This was an extremely humiliating, embarrassing and degrading event,
making me feel like I was toxic and my presence was going to contaminate
their building. I was rejected, then subjected to an enormous amount of
cruelty. I am angry and saddened at missing the opportunity of a
lifetime to see my favorite Master, Rembrandt. This has been a defining
moment in my life. This great institution tried to rob me of my dignity
but they have failed. This shameful and traumatic event has caused me to
become an activist for the rest of my life, I will now be a defender of
the disabled.

Equalizer, Chris Wilde and Georgia Tour on 5/01 TTRS

Last week we had Brimstone the show.  Check him out in the archives.

Tune into this Tuesday's show at 7 PM EST and ask your questions in the live
chat.
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Equalizer
>From ECW to the Indy's this guy has no problems speaking his mind wherever  he
goes. Very controversial and has been known to cause unrest with certain
promoters.

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Chris Wylde

One of the mainstays DCW, and half of the tag team One Night Stand.  He has just
successfully competed in the SWA's heavyweight tournament.  This week we will
find out more about this up-and-comer.


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Trash Clan Tour of Georgia

>From Tuesday's night Invasion of the south to Abby's Ribs on Wednesday, to
dinner with Scott Norton to center stage.  Guaranteed to entertain.


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Sorry to hear that my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your
family.
--- In Mempho@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory White" <GregasaurausRex@...>
wrote:
>
> Sorry if I have not been online this past weekend from
> Tuesday-Saturday but I had a death in the family. A paternal Uncle
> died he was a old time wrestling fan had attended matches in Hot
> Springs back in the 40s and the 50s and told me about seeing  the
> original Gorgeous George.
> Greg
>

April 30th, 2007:

WWE @ Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
TNA @ Universal Studios (Soundstage 21) in Orlando, Florida, USA
WR @ Centennial Arena in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
AAA @ Fair Dome in Leon, Mexico
CMLL @ Arena Puebla in Puebla, Mexico
AJPW @ Aichi Gymnasium in Aichi, Japan
BJPW @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
DDT Pro @ Kariya Industrial Promotion Center in Aichi, Japan
DGPW @ Hiroshima Green Arena in Hiroshima, Japan
EPW @ Cultural Center (Small Hall) in Tochigi, Japan
K-Dojo @ Blue Field in Chiba, Japan
NEO @ NEO School in Yokohama, Japan
PPW @ Assembly Hall in Worthing, England

May 1st, 2007:

WWE @ Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (Arena) in Birmingham,
Alabama, USA
CCW @ CCW Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
FTW @ Country Music Barn in Elkmont, Alabama, USA
HoPWF @ Superior Pro Wrestling Training Center in Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
HWA @ HWA Arena in Evendale, Ohio, USA
RAW @ Shamrock Nite Club in Barberton, Ohio, USA
WVPW @ Memorial Building in Hinton, West Virginia, USA
MSW @ Bay Arena in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, Canada
WR @ Oxygen Night Club in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
CMLL @ Arena Coliseo in Mexico City, Mexico
CMLL @ Arena Coliseo in Guadalajara, Mexico
LLM @ Arena Coliseo in Monterrey, Mexico
DGPW @ Miyakonojo Park Gymnasium in Miyazaki, Japan
NJPW @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
ASW @ Butlins Resort in Skegness, England

May 2nd, 2007:

ATL @ Stadium Inn in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
CCW @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Evansville, Indiana, USA
GCW @ Great Skate Plex in Phenix City, Alabama, USA
KFW @ Triple C Dance Barn in Sevierville, Tennessee, USA
OVW @ New Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
GCW @ Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
MSW @ Marystown Arena in Marystown, Newfoundland, Canada
WR @ Lord Beaverbrook Arena in St. John, New Brunswick, Canada
DGPW @ NCC Hall & Studio in Nagasaki, Japan
NJPW @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
ASW @ Butlins Resort in Bognor Regis, England

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first highlights  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeC0RnD1e7M

seond whole match 
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2856089440028247942&q=clash+of+the+lege\
nds&hl=en

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LIVE MATCHES UPDATED AS THEY HAPPEN** Updated

----Stay tuned right here for the match by match coverage. You may need to
REFRESH your browser to keep the matches updated.

----It looks like we got about 1600 to 1800 people in the building. The 5200
number that Hogan was saying looks like was just a work.

----I forgot to mention that Dave Meltzer reported that this match by match
coverage was starting at 7:50 EASTERN time earlier today, but does have it
corrected now. If you came to the site one hour early, then my apologies.

----Bubba The Love Sponge promised 1000 tickets - I guess Hogan was only good
for 800??

-----Well, I put my foot in my mouth. The fans have arrived!! Looks like 5500 to
6000 people in the building.

----Moondog Cujo with "Big Cheese" Sal Corrente beat The Barbarian in pretty
much a hardcore match. Crowd was into it. Barbarian had Cujo pinned, but Sal got
on the ring apron with Cujo then pinning him.

----Greg Valentine beat Mr. Hughes with a roll up. Hughes had Valentine pinned
with his feet on the ropes, but then ref Bill Rush seen it. Hughes had his back
turned and Valentine rolled him up.

----Jazz performed her own entrance song on the way to the ring.

----Jazz vs. Christie Ricci vs. Miss Passion in the ring.

----Jazz beat Christie Ricci & Miss Passion in a triple threat Ladies Match.

----Abdullah The Butch vs Big Al Greene was No Contest in a match that never got
into the ring. A bloodbath. The fans got into it.

----Bill Dundee/Dutch Mantell with Jimmy Valiant vs Koko Ware/Bobby Eaton with
Slick in the ring. Jimmy Hart came down from the announcer's desk to have the
formation of the First Family with Koko/Eaton back together [they were a team a
long time ago], then in called out Slick to manage them.

----Koko had Frankie and got Lance Russell to dance with him.

----They are at intermission now with four more matches to go. NBA's Memphis
Grizzlies Mascot - The Grizz came out and was shooting t-shirts out to everyone.

----Before the show started, it was announced that "Too Cool 2" [Flex/Tim Grind]
had regained the Southern Tag Team Titles from The Moondogs [Cujo/Spike]. That
was one of those phantom changes, but they have Flex/Grind in the second part of
the show defending against Ricky Morton & a partner. They actually announced it
as "Rock n Roll Express", but as of late last night Robert Gibson was still off
the show.

----Show has been fun and fans have been into everything up to this point.

----Brutus Beefcake/Bubba The Love Sponge beat The New Assassins with "Big
Cheese" Sal Corrente. Assassins looked just like the guys working in Memphis as
Fire/Flame. Bubba was horrible in the ring. He did a splash from the second rope
for the pin. Beefcake put Sal in the sleeper and they cut his hair after the
match.

----After the match they brought some kid from St. Jude down and Bubba had the
kid on his shoulders. VH1 cameras captured that and it was a kewl moment for the
kid and the crowd.

----Brian Christopher beat Buff Bagwell with the hip hop drop. Bagwell talked
about how bad Memphis was and heeled the crowd. Christopher came out to a huge
pop.

----Southern Tag Team Title Match: Ricky Morton/Kid Kash beat "Too Cool 2"
[Flex/Tim Grind] for the titles. I got to say "great job" to Corey Maclin and
crew for putting the local guys - Flex/Grind in the semi-main event. All my
bitching about them not featuring the local guys and they do this -- perfect way
to get them over being seen by so many fans. I would have loved have seen them
win, but apparently they got plans for Morton/Kash and Flex/Grind down the road.
Match was good.

----Paul Wight is coming to the ring and will shortly be followed by Hogan. The
crowd is nuts!!

----Hulk Hogan beat Paul Wight slamming him and dropping the leg on him. It was
around a 12 minute match with the crowd so nuts for Hogan!!

NOTES: No official figure, but I am guessing close to 6000 fans with a gate
close to $256,500.Jazz performed her own entrance music to the ring.Koko had
Frankie and got Lance Russell to dance with him.NBA's Memphis Grizzlies Mascot -
The Grizz came out and was shooting t-shirts out to everyone at
intermission.Before the show started, it was announced that "Too Cool 2"
[Flex/Tim Grind] had regained the Southern Tag Team Titles from The Moondogs
[Cujo/Spike]. That was one of those phantom changes.  They announced Grind/Flex
vs Rock N Roll Express for later in the show, but it turned out to be
Kash/Morton.After Bubba's match they brought some kid from St. Jude down and
Bubba had the kid on his shoulders. VH1 cameras captured that and it was a kewl
moment for the kid and the crowd.I got to say "great job" to Corey Maclin and
crew for putting the local guys - Flex/Grind in the semi-main event. All my
bitching about them not featuring the local guys and they do go and do this --
perfect way to get them over being seen by so many fans. I would have loved have
seen them win, but apparently they got plans for Morton/Kash and Flex/Grind down
the road.I was told all in all a fun show and crowd loved it.

thanks to http://rasslinriotnews.blogspot.com/

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Sorry if I have not been online this past weekend from
Tuesday-Saturday but I had a death in the family. A paternal Uncle
died he was a old time wrestling fan had attended matches in Hot
Springs back in the 40s and the 50s and told me about seeing  the
original Gorgeous George.
Greg

Considering i've spent $50 on Raw and Smackdown tickets, I wouldn't
mind getting one of the $37 seats. I'm paying at the door to avoid the
svc charge.


--- In Mempho@yahoogroups.com, Becky <beckylu99@...> wrote:
>
> hey,
>
> went on ticket master Saturday afternoon, just curious
> how much the tix were... well, I guess all the $20
> (cheap seats) were gone. The lowest it said available
> was $45 plus $2 svc fee per ticket... There is NO WAY
> I would EVER pay that much for a wrestling ticket.
> That is crazy! (especially when there are so many
> AWESOME Indy shows that you can go to costing less
> than $10 a seat.
>
> Just thought I'd pass on the price. IS anyone going?
>
> Becky
>
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Got this from wrestleview.com
Wrestlingfigs.com has confirmed the following line-up for tomorrow's
Memphis Wrestling "PMG Clash of the Legends" event in Memphis, TN at
the FedEx Forum:

- Hulk Hogan vs. Paul Wight.

- Brutus Beefcake & Bubba The Love Sponge vs. The New Assassins w/
The Big Cheese Sal Corrente.

- Buff Bagwell vs. Brian Christopher.

- Abdullah The Butcher vs. Al Green.

- Koko B. Ware & Kid Kash vs. Bill Dundee & Dutch Mantell w/ Jimmy
Valiant.

- The Barbarian vs. Moondog Cujo.

- Greg Valentine vs. Mr. Hughes.

- Ricky Morton & TBA vs. 2 Cool II.

- Jazz vs. Christie Ricci vs. Miss Passion.

April 27th, 2007:

2CW @ Field Of Dreams Sports Complex in Utica, New York, USA
CTKW @ Knights Of Columbus Hall in Guilford, Connecticut, USA
CW @ Civic Auditorium in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA
CWF Mid-Atlantic @ Rec. Center in Newton, North Carolina, USA
DCW @ Ice Lounge in Dover, Delaware, USA
ECPW @ Elks Lodge in Paramus, New Jersey, USA
EPW @ Kickemuit Middle School in Warren, Rhode Island, USA
EWF @ Knights Of Columbus Hall in Covina, California, USA
HWA @ Clermont County Fairgrounds in Owensville, Ohio, USA
IZW @ Whitman Elementary School in Mesa, Arizona, USA
KYDA @ KYDA Pro Entertainment Complex in Manassas, Virginia, USA
LAW @ LAW Athletic Center in Rector, Arkansas, USA
MCW @ MCW Arena in Osceola, Arkansas, USA
MEW @ Freddie's Auction House in Columbia, Tennessee, USA
MW @ Fed-Ex Forum in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
NEW @ Police Athletic League Building in Danbury, Connecticut, USA
NWA Southwest @ Plaza San Miguel in Houston, Texas, USA
OVW @ Community Center in Hillview, Kentucky, USA
PCW @ PCW Arena in Arlington, Texas, USA
PWF @ PWF Wrestleplex in Amarillo, Texas, USA
ROH @ St. Paul Armory in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
SCW @ Don's Pub in Donahue, Iowa, USA
SLAM @ Pierport Business Park in Chicago, Illinois, USA
SWF @ SWF Arena in Tullahoma, Tennessee, USA
T1W @ Nat Ballroom in Amarillo, Texas, USA
UCW @ Gordon Central High School in Calhoun, Georgia, USA
USWO @ Stadium Inn in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
XCW @ XCW Arena in Denton, Texas, USA
ECCW @ Squamish Rec. Center in Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
FLQ @ St. Barthelemy Center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
HIW @ German Club in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
MSW @ Moser River Fire Hall in Moser River, Nova Scotia, Canada
UWA @ St. John's Hall in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
CMLL @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico
LLF @ Arena Femenil in Monterrey, Mexico
IWA @ Pedro Albizu Campos Coliseum in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
WWC @ Salvador Dijols Arena in Ponce, Puerto Rico
DDT Pro @ Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse #1 in Kanagawa, Japan
ASW @ Butlins Resort in Minehead, England
EAW @ Community Centre in Burton Latimer, England
BCW @ Ballerup Hall in East Kilbride, Scotland

April 28th, 2007:

2CW @ Pastime Athletic Club in Syracuse, New York, USA
AIW @ Youngstown Banquet Center in Youngstown, Ohio, USA
ASWF @ Valiant Arena in Tuckerman, Arkansas, USA
APW @ American Coliseum in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
AU @ De La O Jiu-Jitsu Training Center in Stanton, California, USA
AWA @ AWA Arena in Union City, New Jersey, USA
AWE @ Victory Training Facilities in Glencoe, Alabama, USA
AWF @ Colonial Elementary School in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, USA
AWN @ AWN Wrestleplex in Fort Valley, Georgia, USA
BWO @ Top Gun Wrestling Academy in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, USA
CIW @ Dansville High School in Dansville, Michigan, USA
CWF @ Freedom Homes in Hixon, Tennessee, USA
CWF Mid-Atlantic @ Rec. Center in York, South Carolina, USA
ECPW @ ECPW Arena in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, USA
ECWA @ Boys & Girls Club in Panama City, Florida, USA
EWA @ EWA Arena in Essex, Maryland, USA
EWF @ EWF Arena in Marion, Indiana, USA
FPWA @ Boys & Girls Club in Pinellas Park, Florida, USA
FTW @ National Guard Armory in Cookeville, Tennessee, USA
FWF @ Auburn Ballpark in Auburn, Georgia, USA
HoPWF @ Superior Pro Wrestling Training Center in Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
IWA Mid-South @ Don Preston Rec. Center in Midlothian, Illinois, USA
IWF @ Elks Lodge #1945 in Dearborn, Michigan, USA
IZW @ Harkins Plaza in Prescott Valley, Arizona, USA
KCW @ Frankstown Armory in Altoona, Pennsylvania, USA
LWA @ Knights Of Columbus Hall in House Springs, Missouri, USA
MAXW @ Fusion Warehouse in Anderson, South Carolina, USA
MCW @ Salvation Army Community Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
MEW @ Freddie's Auction House in Columbia, Tennessee, USA
MEW @ Old Miller Gym in Batesville, Arkansas, USA
MSW @ Pineville Grade School in Pineville, West Virginia, USA
MWA @ Estill Street Jubilee in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, USA
MWF @ Vietnam Veterans Center in Lincolnton, North Carolina, USA
MWO @ Terri's Lounge in Flint, Michigan, USA
MWWC @ Steve's Gym in Elkhart, Indiana, USA
NBW @ New Blood Arena in Dyersburg, Tennessee, USA
NECW @ National Guard Armory in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
NEW @ Newburgh Free Academy in Newburgh, New York, USA
NFWA @ National Guard Armory in Gainesville, Georgia, USA
NGW @ Bellevue Plaza in Bellevue, Illinois, USA
NICW @ NICW Wrestling Academy in Floyd, Virginia, USA
NPW @ Community Center in Rockford, Minnesota, USA
NWA Pro @ Italian-American Association in Clifton, New Jersey, USA
NWC @ Mason Civic Center in Mason, Illinois, USA
NWF @ UAW Hall in Fairfield, Ohio, USA
NWW @ Moose Lodge in Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA
NYWC @ Community Center in Deer Park, Long Island, New York, USA
OCW @ The Cell in Moulton, Alabama, USA
OTW @ Monster Factory in Bellmawr, New Jersey, USA
OVW @ London Optimist Club in London, Kentucky, USA
PCW @ Prairie Lakes Rec. Center in Des Plaines, Illinois, USA
PCW @ PCW Arena in Arlington, Texas, USA
PCW @ Municipal Auditorium in Oroville, California, USA
PHPW @ Charlie's Banquet Hall in North Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, USA
POWW @ Community Center in Woodbury, Tennessee, USA
PPW @ VFW Hall in Davison, Michigan, USA
PW @ Auburn Supermall (Vision Quest Sport & Fitness) in Auburn, Washington,
USA
PWE @ Evolution Arena in Trion, Georgia, USA
PWF @ PWF Wrestleplex in Amarillo, Texas, USA
PWP @ New Alhambra Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
PWR @ Upper Room Christian World Center in Dix Hills, Long Island, New York,
USA
QFC @ Quest For Champions Arena in Austin, Texas, USA
RCW @ Bellaire Baptist Church in San Antonio, Texas, USA
ROH @ Frontier Fieldhouse in Chicago Ridge, Illinois, USA
SAW @ Carolina Sports Arena in Burlington, North Carolina, USA
SAW @ Civic Center in Sevierville, Tennessee, USA
SCW @ SCW Building in Madison, Indiana, USA
SLW @ Burgess-Osborne Auditorium in Mattoon, Illinois, USA
SWA @ National Guard Armory in Richton, Mississippi, USA
SXW @ Possum Palace Park in Wausau, Florida, USA
TIWF @ True Force Arena in Jackson, Tennessee, USA
TNW @ Jonathan Jennings School #109 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
TRWA @ Wilson County Fairgrounds in Lebanon, Tennessee, USA
UCCW @ UCCW Arena in Lyons, Georgia, USA
UCW @ Gordon Central High School in Calhoun, Georgia, USA
UHPW @ Community Center in Mossy Head, Florida, USA
UPWA @ National Guard Armory in Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
UWA @ National Guard Armory in Marion, North Carolina, USA
UWF @ UWF Arena in Ardmore, Oklahoma, USA
WCEW @ Harvest Ministries Outreach Center in Wadesboro, North Carolina, USA
WCWA @ Sprint Store in Kokomo, Indiana, USA
WIW @ Center Stage Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
WWA @ WWA Warehouse in Amarillo, Texas, USA
WWC @ Byrd Township Community Center in Decatur, Ohio, USA
WWC @ Nanticoke Armory in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, USA
WWWA @ Bishop Hafey High School in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, USA
CWR @ Dufferin Clark Community Centre in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
GEW @ Sacre Coeur Secondary School in Granby, Quebec, Canada
ICW @ ICW Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
IWS @ Bogey's World Bar & Billiard in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
JCW @ JCW Arena in Jonquiere, Quebec, Canada
MSW @ Trenton Community Rink in Trenton, Nova Scotia, Canada
NCW @ NDR Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
NVPW @ Canadian Serbian Cultural Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
WXW @ Pierre-Lemaire Community Centre in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada
WFS @ WFS Arena in Iztapalapa, Mexico
IWA @ Luis Raul Colon Coliseum in Cayey, Puerto Rico
PRWA @ Jose Ibem Marrero Coliseum in Villalba, Puerto Rico
RXW @ Santa Maria La Antigua Catholic University (Gymnasium) in Panama City,
Panama
AJPW @ Kyoto Martial Arts Center in Kyoto, Japan
El Dorado @ Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse #1 in Kanagawa, Japan
PW NOAH @ Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Japan
4FW @ Pinehurst People's Centre in Swindon, England
ASW @ Fairfield Halls in Croydon, England
CSF @ Yate Leisure Centre in Yate, England
IPW @ Liverpool Olympia in Liverpool, England
KOE @ Liverpool Olympia in Liverpool, England
KSW @ Perry Common British Legion in Kingstanding, England
LPW @ St. John The Baptist RC Community Centre in Birmingham, England
RDW @ Scartho Village Community Centre in Grimsby, England
RWA @ Grangeway Community Centre in Runcorn, England
UCW @ Beacon Hall in Peasedown St. John, England
IWW @ Coral Leisure Centre in Arklow, Ireland
FWF @ Sports Hall in Kessel, Belgium
HRPW @ Uley Road Hall in Elizabeth Downs, Australia
PCW @ Karingal Park Secondary College in Frankston, Australia

April 29th, 2007:

WWE @ Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
AIW @ Saddle Ridge Rock 'n' Country Saloon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
ALLWA @ Mission Valley Ballroom & Convention Center in El Paso, Texas, USA
CCW @ Ryves Youth Center At Etling Hall in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
DPW @ The Proving Grounds in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
FC @ Funking Conservatory Arena in Ocala, Florida, USA
FIP @ Hernando County Fairgrounds in Brooksville, Florida, USA
HWA @ HWA Arena in Evendale, Ohio, USA
ICW @ Hands Club in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
IDLL @ Inoki Dojo in Los Angeles, California, USA
IHW @ River's Edge Complex in Granite City, Illinois, USA
MSPW @ Golden Goose Flea Market in Midwest City, Oklahoma, USA
NWA Southwest @ Laredo Entertainment Center in Laredo, Texas, USA
OCW @ New Frontier Club in Decatur, Alabama, USA
OVW @ Derby Park Traders Circle Flea Market (Expo Five Building) in
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
RCW @ Graham Central Station in San Antonio, Texas, USA
SCW @ Equinox Lounge in Greensboro, Georgia, USA
STPW @ Club Kahlua in San Antonio, Texas, USA
TEW @ Wallace Arena in Gladewater, Texas, USA
WSWF @ VFW Hall in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, USA
MSW @ Sarah Denny Cultural Centre in Eskasoni, Nova Scotia, Canada
CMLL @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico
CMLL @ Arena Coliseo in Guadalajara, Mexico
IWRG @ Arena Naucalpan in Naucalpan, Mexico
LLM @ Arena Coliseo in Monterrey, Mexico
BJPW @ Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse in Kanagawa, Japan
DGPW @ Akashi Municipal Industrial Center in Hyogo, Japan
K-Dojo @ Blue Field in Chiba, Japan
NEO @ Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse in Kanagawa, Japan
ICW @ Kunsan Air Force Base in Kunsan, South Korea
CSF @ Bath Pavilion in Bath, England
FCW @ Baggeridge Social Welfare Centre in Lower Gornal, England
IPW @ Liverpool Olympia in Liverpool, England
KOE @ Liverpool Olympia in Liverpool, England
IWW @ IWW Gym in Dublin, Ireland

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April 25th, 2007:

ATL @ Stadium Inn in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
CCW @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Evansville, Indiana, USA
GCW @ Great Skate Plex in Phenix City, Alabama, USA
OVW @ New Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
PZW @ Lethbridge Community College (DA Electric Barn) in Lethbridge,
Alberta, Canada
NEO @ Katori Gymnasium in Chiba, Japan
ICW @ Camp Humphreys Army Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea
ASW @ Butlins Resort in Bognor Regis, England
ASW @ Butlins Resort in Minehead, England
NWA-UK @ Tap 'n' Tin (Pool Room) in Chatham, England

April 26th, 2007:

ASW @ ASW House Of Pain in Lewisburg, Tennessee, USA
AZW @ Filipino Community Center in Waipahu, Hawaii, USA
EWF @ Maric College in Riverside, California, USA
HPB @ Graham Central Station in Longview, Texas, USA
PWA @ Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, Texas, USA
UCW @ The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan, USA
UWA @ Green Acres Flea Market in Alcoa, Tennessee, USA
WVPW @ Legion Hall in Mullens, West Virginia, USA
WWA4 @ WWA4 Pro Wrestling School in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
YLW @ VFW Building in Colonial Heights, Tennessee, USA
MSW @ Dave Doolittle's Sports Bar & Grill in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada
PCW @ Holiday Inn Astoria (Lid Night Club) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
IWRG @ Arena Naucalpan in Naucalpan, Mexico
ICW @ Yongsan Garrison Military Base in Seoul, South Korea
AWW @ Irish Club in Digbeth, England
LB @ Bethnal Green Working Men's Club in Bethnal Green, England
SWCW @ Rhymney Rugby Club in Rhymney, Wales

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Here is what I found on him.

from http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/memphis/jarrett/1982.html

November 15, 1982 in Memphis, TN
Mid-South Coliseum drawing ???

Carl Fergie beat Buddy Landel.


Jacques Rougeau & Terry Taylor beat The Sheepherders (Boyd & Williams) in a
"coalminer's glove" match.


Jesse Barr beat Dutch Mantel to win the Mid-America Title.


Koko Ware & Bobby Eaton beat Bill Dundee & Bobby Fulton.


WWA Tag Champs Rick McGraw & Dream Machine beat Southern Tag Champs The
Fabulous Ones via DQ.


The Sheepherders (Boyd & Williams) beat Jerry Lawler & Bill Dundee.


Jimmy Hart & Sabu (Coco Samoa) beat Jerry Lawler in a "handicap" match.

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November 22, 1982 in Memphis, TN
Mid-South Coliseum drawing ???

Dutch Mantel beat Jesse Barr.


Jerry Lawler beat Jimmy Hart & Koko Ware.


Terry Taylor won a 6-man "elimination" match.


Bill Dundee beat Sabu via DQ.


Dream Machine & Bobby Eaton beat The Fabulous Ones.


The Sheepherders (Boyd & Williams) beat Jerry Lawler & Bill Dundee.

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December 5, 1982 in Memphis, TN
Mid-South Coliseum drawing ???

Jesse Barr beat Marauder #1.


Koko Ware & Bobby Eaton beat Dutch Mantel & Bobby Fulton.


Adrian Street beat Marauder #2.


Terry Taylor beat Sabu via DQ.


The Fabulous Ones beat The Sheepherders (Boyd & Williams).


Jerry Lawler & Bill Dundee beat Rick McGraw & Dream Machine via DQ.


Jerry Lawler won a "two ring battle royal."


Note: This was a Sunday show.

from
http://www.prowrestlinghistory.com/memphis/jarrett/1983.html



January 2, 1983 in Memphis, TN
Mid-South Coliseum drawing ???

Bobby Eaton beat Bobby Fulton.


Jesse Barr & Apocalypse beat King Cobra & Dutch Mantel.


Terry Taylor beat Koko Ware.


Bill Dundee & Jerry Calhoun beat Jim Cornette, Miss Linda, & Adrian Street
in a "handicap" match.


Jacques Rougeau beat Sabu to win the Mid-America Title.


The Fabulous Ones beat The Sheepherders (Boyd & Williams) in a "strap on a
pole" match.

Note: This was a Sunday show.

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January 10, 1983 in Memphis, TN
Mid-South Coliseum drawing 8,208

Jesse Barr drew The King Cobra.


Dutch Mantel beat Apocalypse via DQ.


Sabu beat Bobby Fulton.


Sabu won an "elimination" match.


Bobby Eaton pinned Jacques Rougeau to win the Mid-America Title.


Southern Champ Terry Taylor beat Koko Ware.


Bill Dundee & Jerry Calhoun beat Adrian Street, Jim Cornette, & Miss Linda
via DQ in a "handicap" match.


Southern Tag Champs The Fabulous Ones beat The Sheepherders (Boyd &
Williams).


Nick Bockwinkel pinned Jerry Lawler to win the held-up AWA World Title.

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January 17, 1983 in Memphis, TN
Mid-South Coliseum drawing 5,690

Bobby Fulton beat Carl Fergie.


Dutch Mantel beat The Angel.


Jesse Barr beat Ken Raper.


Sabu, The Angel, & Jesse Barr beat Dutch Mantel, Bobby Fulton, & Ken Raper.


Stan Lane pinned Jonathan Boyd.


Bill Dundee & Terry Taylor beat Adrian Street & Apocalypse.


Southern Tag Champs The Fabulous Ones beat The Sheepherders (Boyd &
Williams).


Bobby Eaton & Sabu beat Jerry Lawler & Koko Ware via DQ.

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January 24, 1983 in Memphis, TN
Mid-South Coliseum drawing ???

The Angel beat Bobby Fulton.


Jesse Barr drew King Cobra.


Dutch Mantel beat Carl Fergie.


The Fabulous Ones beat Jonathon Boyd & The Angel.


Bill Dundee & Terry Taylor beat Adrian Street & Apocalypse.


Bobby Eaton & Sabu beat Koko Ware & Jerry Lawler.

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January 31, 1983 in Memphis, TN
Mid-South Coliseum drawing 5,907

King Cobra beat Masked Marauder #1.


The Angel beat Phillip Rougeau.


Apocalypse beat Bobby Fulton.


Big Red beat Marauder #2.


Dutch Mantel drew Jesse Barr.


Dutch Mantel, Bobby Fulton, King Cobra, & Phillip Rougeau beat The
Marauders, The Angel, & Jesse Barr.


Jacques Rougeau pinned Terry Taylor to win the Southern Title.


The Sheepherders (Boyd & Williams) beat The Fabulous Ones to win the
Southern Tag Title.


Adrian Street beat Bill Dundee via DQ in a "loser receives ten lashes"
match.


Jerry Lawler, Terry Funk, & Koko Ware beat Bobby Eaton, Sabu, & Carl Fergie
in a "Texas death" match.

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February 7, 1983 in Memphis, TN
Mid-South Coliseum drawing ???

Apocalypse beat Phillip Rougeau.


Jesse Barr beat Dutch Mantel via DQ.


Bill Dundee beat Adrian Street, Jim Cornette, & Miss Linda in a "handicap"
match.


Jacques Rougeau drew Terry Taylor.


The Fabulous Ones beat The Sheepherders (Boyd & Williams) to win the
Southern Tag Title.


Jerry Lawler & Koko Ware beat Bobby Eaton & Sabu.

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February 14, 1983 in Memphis, TN
Mid-South Coliseum drawing ???

The Fabulous Ones beat Executioners via DQ.


Kenya Condorie beat Bobby Fulton.


Koko Ware beat Sabu.


Bobby Eaton beat King Cobra.


Jesse Barr beat Dutch Mantel.


Bobby Eaton beat Bill Dundee via DQ.


Koko Ware beat Jesse Barr.


Bobby Eaton beat Koko Ware to win the vacant Mid-America Title.


Terry Taylor beat Jacques Rougeau to win the Southern Title.


Jerry Lawler DCO Nick Bockwinkel.

Mid-America Title Tournament Bracketing

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February 21, 1983 in Memphis, TN
Mid-South Coliseum drawing ???

Sabu drew Carl Fergie.


Kenya Condorie beat Phil Rougeau.


Jacques Rougeau beat Dutch Mantel via DQ.


Adrian Street & Jesse Barr beat The Fabulous Ones.


Terry Taylor beat Austin Idol.


The Sheepherders (Boyd & Williams) beat Bill Dundee & Steve O.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Mr. Darrell
To: Mempho@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2007 7:57 AM
Subject: Re: Memphis Wrestling rip:Cocoa Samoa(known as Sabu in Memphis)


he was short and stocky was used like a somoan deal, that could not be hurt
at first. His body style reminded me of Taz to be honest

Best I can remember, appeared her in mid 80's I believe

Ronald Reagan <ronaldgeorgereagan1973@...> wrote:
For some reason, Sabu doesn't ring a bell with me; can
anyone refresh my memory? Always sorry to hear of
anyone's passing, though. His family will be in my
prayers.
--- Gregory White <GregasaurausRex@...> wrote:

> from
>
http://www.infinitecore.com/superstar/index.php?threadid=47919
> Brad Dykens
> April 19th, 2007 21:39
>
> I received the following email that confirms his
> death:
>
> Coco Samoa's real name is Onosa'i Ulualoaiga Emelio.
> I am not a wrestling fan in particular but he is my
> fathers brother and my uncle. He recently passed
> away and this is his obituary;ULUALOAIGA ONOSAI
> TUAOLO EMELIO, 62, of Killeen, Texas, died Jan. 9,
> 2007. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. A
> professional wrestler and evangelist. Survived by
> wife, Esperanza; sons, Emelio, Maliuga, Tama, Onosai
> and Spencer; daughters, Tapuni Lualemana, Vinora
> Emelio and Lelani Momosea; brother, Amazon; sisters,
> Fiapaipai Fruean, Tusipasi Peneuta and Lotoleaga
> Emelio; 31 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
> Overnight vigil 6 p.m. Friday at the Waipahu
> Lighthouse Outreach Church. Visitation also 8:30
> a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial
> 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by
> Moanalua Mortuary.
> His date of birth is 03/09/1945.
>
> Sincerely on behalf of the Emelio family,\
>
> Love kpig radio at http://www.kpig.com/
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
>
>

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

he was short and stocky was used like a somoan deal, that could not be hurt at
first. His body style reminded me of Taz to be honest

   Best I can remember, appeared her in mid 80's I believe

Ronald Reagan <ronaldgeorgereagan1973@...> wrote:
           For some reason, Sabu doesn't ring a bell with me; can
anyone refresh my memory? Always sorry to hear of
anyone's passing, though. His family will be in my
prayers.
--- Gregory White <GregasaurausRex@...> wrote:

> from
>
http://www.infinitecore.com/superstar/index.php?threadid=47919
> Brad Dykens
> April 19th, 2007 21:39
>
> I received the following email that confirms his
> death:
>
> Coco Samoa's real name is Onosa'i Ulualoaiga Emelio.
> I am not a wrestling fan in particular but he is my
> fathers brother and my uncle. He recently passed
> away and this is his obituary;ULUALOAIGA ONOSAI
> TUAOLO EMELIO, 62, of Killeen, Texas, died Jan. 9,
> 2007. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. A
> professional wrestler and evangelist. Survived by
> wife, Esperanza; sons, Emelio, Maliuga, Tama, Onosai
> and Spencer; daughters, Tapuni Lualemana, Vinora
> Emelio and Lelani Momosea; brother, Amazon; sisters,
> Fiapaipai Fruean, Tusipasi Peneuta and Lotoleaga
> Emelio; 31 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
> Overnight vigil 6 p.m. Friday at the Waipahu
> Lighthouse Outreach Church. Visitation also 8:30
> a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial
> 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by
> Moanalua Mortuary.
> His date of birth is 03/09/1945.
>
> Sincerely on behalf of the Emelio family,\
>
> Love kpig radio at http://www.kpig.com/
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
>
>

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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

For some reason, Sabu doesn't ring a bell with me; can
anyone refresh my memory?  Always sorry to hear of
anyone's passing, though.  His family will be in my
prayers.
--- Gregory White <GregasaurausRex@...> wrote:

> from
>
http://www.infinitecore.com/superstar/index.php?threadid=47919
> Brad Dykens
> April 19th, 2007 21:39
>
> I received the following email that confirms his
> death:
>
> Coco Samoa's real name is Onosa'i Ulualoaiga Emelio.
> I am not a wrestling fan in particular but he is my
> fathers brother and my uncle. He recently passed
> away and this is his obituary;ULUALOAIGA ONOSAI
> TUAOLO EMELIO, 62, of Killeen, Texas, died Jan. 9,
> 2007. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. A
> professional wrestler and evangelist. Survived by
> wife, Esperanza; sons, Emelio, Maliuga, Tama, Onosai
> and Spencer; daughters, Tapuni Lualemana, Vinora
> Emelio and Lelani Momosea; brother, Amazon; sisters,
> Fiapaipai Fruean, Tusipasi Peneuta and Lotoleaga
> Emelio; 31 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
> Overnight vigil 6 p.m. Friday at the Waipahu
> Lighthouse Outreach Church. Visitation also 8:30
> a.m. Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial
> 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial Park. Arrangements by
> Moanalua Mortuary.
> His date of birth is 03/09/1945.
>
> Sincerely on behalf of the Emelio family,\
>
> Love kpig radio at http://www.kpig.com/
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been
> removed]
>
>


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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

from http://www.infinitecore.com/superstar/index.php?threadid=47919
Brad Dykens
April 19th, 2007 21:39

I received the following email that confirms his death:

Coco Samoa's real name is Onosa'i Ulualoaiga Emelio. I am not a wrestling fan in
particular but he is my fathers brother and my uncle. He recently passed away
and this is his obituary;ULUALOAIGA ONOSAI TUAOLO EMELIO, 62, of Killeen, Texas,
died Jan. 9, 2007. Born in Pago Pago, American Samoa. A professional wrestler
and evangelist. Survived by wife, Esperanza; sons, Emelio, Maliuga, Tama, Onosai
and Spencer; daughters, Tapuni Lualemana, Vinora Emelio and Lelani Momosea;
brother, Amazon; sisters, Fiapaipai Fruean, Tusipasi Peneuta and Lotoleaga
Emelio; 31 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Overnight vigil 6 p.m.
Friday at the Waipahu Lighthouse Outreach Church. Visitation also 8:30 a.m.
Saturday at the church; service 10 a.m.; burial 2 p.m. at Hawaiian Memorial
Park. Arrangements by Moanalua Mortuary.
His date of birth is 03/09/1945.

Sincerely on behalf of the Emelio family,\

Love kpig radio at http://www.kpig.com/

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

April 22nd, 2007:

WWE @ Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales
WWE @ AWD Dome in Bremen, Germany
Chikara @ New Alhambra Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
EWA @ National Guard Armory in Mooresville, North Carolina, USA
FW @ First Avenue Night Club (Main Room) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
FWF @ Wilmington Armory in Wilmington, Delaware, USA
HALO @ Boys & Girls Club in Beaufort, North Carolina, USA
HDW @ Ohio University (Baker Center) in Athens, Ohio, USA
IBW @ Palomino Club in Detroit, Michigan, USA
ICW @ Hands Club in Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
IDLL @ Inoki Dojo in Los Angeles, California, USA
IWA Mid-South @ The Venue in San Antonio, Texas, USA
IWF @ IWF Centre in West Paterson, New Jersey, USA
MAW @ New Daisy Theater in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
NECW @ Good Time Emporium in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA
NEW @ Bristol Central High School in Bristol, Connecticut, USA
XICW @ The Ritz Bar & Grill in Warren, Michigan, USA
BSE @ Raxx Entertainment Complex in Brampton, Ontario, Canada
IHW @ Coverdale Rec. Center in Riverview, New Brunswick, Canada
NSW @ St. Thomas Church in Waterdown, Ontario, Canada
PWX @ Tillsonburg Complex in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada
R2W @ Bar Showtime Tabou in Levis, Quebec, Canada
CMLL @ Arena Coliseo in Mexico City, Mexico
CMLL @ Arena Coliseo in Guadalajara, Mexico
IWRG @ Arena Neza in Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico
IWRG @ Arena Naucalpan in Naucalpan, Mexico
LLM @ Arena Coliseo in Monterrey, Mexico
AJPW @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
DGPW @ Okayama Trade Center (Orange Hall) in Okayama, Japan
K-Dojo @ Blue Field in Chiba, Japan
NJPW @ Sapporo Teisen Hall in Hokkaido, Japan
Osaka Pro @ Matsushita IMP Hall in Osaka, Japan
Zero-One @ Sanyo Heights Gymnasium in Kurashiki, Japan
ASW @ Theatre Royal in St. Helens, Merseyside, England
CF @ Liquid Night Club in Gloucester, England
IPW @ Orpington Halls in Orpington, England
LPW @ Leahall Sports & Social Club in Birmingham, England
IPW @ Queen's Wharf Events Centre in Wellington, New Zealand

April 23rd, 2007:

WWE @ Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London, England
WWE @ National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England
SAW @ Elks Lodge in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada
CMLL @ Arena Puebla in Puebla, Mexico
PW NOAH @ Techno Hall in Toyama, Japan

April 24th, 2007:

WWE @ Earls Court Exhibition Centre in London, England
WWE @ The Zenith Of Paris in Paris, France
CCW @ CCW Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
FTW @ Country Music Barn in Elkmont, Alabama, USA
HoPWF @ Superior Pro Wrestling Training Center in Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
HWA @ HWA Arena in Evendale, Ohio, USA
IZW @ The Sets in Tempe, Arizona, USA
RAW @ Shamrock Nite Club in Barberton, Ohio, USA
CMLL @ Arena Coliseo in Mexico City, Mexico
CMLL @ Arena Coliseo in Guadalajara, Mexico
LLM @ Arena Coliseo in Monterrey, Mexico
AJPW @ Toyohashi City Gymnasium in Aichi, Japan
NJPW @ Kamaishi City Gymnasium in Iwate, Japan
PW NOAH @ Niigata City Gymnasium in Niigata, Japan
ICW @ Osan Air Base in Songtan, South Korea

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wow! cannot believe ppl would pay that much, when I
won't pay regular price..LOL...

Sounds like there will be a good turnout though. SO
glad to see someone sticking it to Vince... WIsh I
could go, but there is no way I would pay $100 for
Joey and me to go to wrestling.

Becky
--- Gregory White <GregasaurausRex@...> wrote:

> I see people are ticket scalping on eBay.
>
>
http://search.ebay.com/memphis-wrestling_W0QQfclZ4QQfnuZ1QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ3QQsbrsr\
tZd
> Love kpig radio at http://www.kpig.com/
>
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Liwe people are actually going to buy them

Today is a great day to be alive!!!!

>>> "Gregory White" <GregasaurausRex@...> 4/19/2007 9:34 AM >>>
I see people are ticket scalping on eBay.

http://search.ebay.com/memphis-wrestling_W0QQfclZ4QQfnuZ1QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ3QQsbrsr\
tZd
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I believe the 60 dollar tickets have all been sold, a friend of ours
tried to get some at the last Grizzlies game but they said they were
gone.
--- In Mempho@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory White" <GregasaurausRex@...>
wrote:
>
> Much better ticket prices and seating can be found at Ticketmaster
which can be found at the FedEx Forum website at
http://www.fedexforum.com/homepage.aspx
> Love kpig radio at http://www.kpig.com/
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Gregory White
>   To: Mempho@yahoogroups.com
>   Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2007 9:34 AM
>   Subject: Memphis Wrestling Memphis ticket scalping on ebay
>
>
>   I see people are ticket scalping on eBay.
>
>   http://search.ebay.com/memphis-
wrestling_W0QQfclZ4QQfnuZ1QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ3QQsbrsrtZd
>   Love kpig radio at http://www.kpig.com/
>
>   [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

April 20th, 2007:

WWE @ SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany
WWE @ PalaVerde in Treviso, Italy
TNA @ Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
AIW @ Funky Frog Concert Club & Eatery in Mentor, Ohio, USA
AWS @ New AWS Shop in City Of Industry, California, USA
BAW @ National Guard Armory in McMinnville, Oregon, USA
BDW @ Buckeye North Middle School in Brilliant, Ohio, USA
CEW @ Keota High School in Keota, Iowa, USA
CW @ Carver Rec. Center in Johnson City, Tennessee, USA
CWNJ @ Clayton High School in Clayton, New Jersey, USA
EWA @ EWA Arena in Essex, Maryland, USA
EWA @ Glenn View Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
FIP @ Citrus County Auditorium in Inverness, Florida, USA
FNW @ Days Inn in Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
GHW @ ECPW Arena in Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey, USA
GWP @ American Legion in Ellijay, Georgia, USA
HOPW @ Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center in Sanford, North Carolina, USA
ICW @ The Sports Connection in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
KSWA @ Butterfly Garden Early Learning Center in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania,
USA
KYDA @ KYDA Pro Entertainment Complex in Manassas, Virginia, USA
LAW @ LAW Athletic Center in Rector, Arkansas, USA
MCW @ MCW Arena in Osceola, Arkansas, USA
NAWF @ Old Armory in Whitewater, Wisconsin, USA
NCWA @ Clayton Fitness Center in Clayton, North Carolina, USA
NW @ Community Center in Old Hickory, Tennessee, USA
NWF @ Bonekrushers National Pro Wrestling Training Center in Cincinnati,
Ohio, USA
NWS @ Holy Family Church (Parish Hall) in Carteret, New Jersey, USA
OVW @ Old Germantown Gym in Germantown, Kentucky, USA
PCW @ PCW Arena in Arlington, Texas, USA
PWA @ VFW Hall in Pearland, Texas, USA
SWF @ SWF Arena in Tullahoma, Tennessee, USA
UPWA @ William Paterson University (Recreation Center) in Wayne, New Jersey,
USA
USWO @ Stadium Inn in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
UWF @ Colonial Harley-Davidson & Buell American Motorcycles in Prince
George, Virginia, USA
World-1 @ Hampton Hall in Essexville, Michigan, USA
WOW @ VFW Hall Post #8905 in Cypress, Texas, USA
XCW @ XCW Arena in Denton, Texas, USA
XMCW @ Community Center in Rand, West Virginia, USA
FLQ @ St. Barthelemy Center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
PWA @ Pro Wrestling Academy in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
PWA @ Chantal Petitclerc Rec. Centre in St. Marc-Des-Carrieres, Quebec,
Canada
SW @ Curling Rink in Eston, Saskatchewan, Canada
AAA @ Colon Ballpark in Jalapa, Mexico
CMLL @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico
LLF @ Arena Femenil in Monterrey, Mexico
LLM @ Municipal Auditorium in Tijuana, Mexico
IWA @ Miguel Fuentes Pinet Ballpark in Loiza, Puerto Rico
ICW @ Atsugi Naval Air Facility in Kanagawa, Japan
NJPW @ Hamatonbetsu Multi-Purpose Arena in Hokkaido, Japan
PW NOAH @ Zepp Nagoya in Aichi, Japan
DAM @ Community Centre in Holt, England
GPW @ Monaco Ballroom in Hindley, England
LPW @ Minworth Social Club & Institute in Sutton Coldfield, England
RDW @ Town Hall in Caistor, Lincolnshire, England
RQW @ York Hall in Bethnal Green, England
UCW @ Wellington Park Hotel in Belfast, Northern Ireland
IWA @ Hornsby RSL Club in Hornsby, Australia
WR @ Corner Hotel in Richmond, Victoria, Australia
KPW @ Wellington High School in Wellington, New Zealand

April 21st, 2007:

WWE @ Konig-Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, Germany
WWE @ Wiener Town Hall in Vienna, Austria
AACW @ Sports Complex in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, USA
AAPW @ Our Lady Of Mount Carmel School (Gymnasium) in Herrin, Illinois, USA
ACW @ Texas Grand Ballroom in Giddings, Texas, USA
AIW @ Lincoln School in Wyandotte, Michigan, USA
AIWF @ Old Jr. High School in Ronceverte, West Virginia, USA
APW @ American Coliseum in Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
APWF @ Kay Arena in Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
ASWF @ Valiant Arena in Tuckerman, Arkansas, USA
AWE @ Victory Training Facilities in Glencoe, Alabama, USA
AWF @ George County Fairgrounds (Old Jaycees Building) in Lucedale,
Mississippi, USA
AWN @ AWN Wrestleplex in Fort Valley, Georgia, USA
BGPW @ American Legion Hall in Newhall, California, USA
BTW @ Framingham State College in Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
CCW @ Ryan's Truck Fab Building in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, USA
CCW @ FDES Hall in Newman, California, USA
CREW @ Hunters Creek Middle School in Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA
CWF Mid-Atlantic @ Carolina Sports Arena in Burlington, North Carolina, USA
CWNJ @ Newton High School in Newton, New Jersey, USA
DCW @ National Guard Armory in Piqua, Ohio, USA
DSW @ Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, Georgia, USA
DWF @ Powerhouse Gym in Sewell, New Jersey, USA
EGW @ Summit Hill Borough Building in Summit Hill, Pennsylvania, USA
EWA @ Mount Pleasant High School in Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, USA
EWF @ EWF Arena in Marion, Indiana, USA
FCW @ Patriots Park in Grovetown, Georgia, USA
FIP @ National Guard Armory in Crystal River, Florida, USA
FMLL @ San Jose Civic Auditorium in San Jose, California, USA
FSW @ Wooster Armory in Wooster, Ohio, USA
FTW @ American Legion in Kampsville, Illinois, USA
GAW @ Arcola Center in Arcola, Illinois, USA
GAWF @ Sumter County Fairgrounds in Americus, Georgia, USA
GCW @ Palmerdale Community Center in Pinson, Alabama, USA
HCW @ Old Mooresboro School in Mooresboro, North Carolina, USA
HoPWF @ The Sportsplex in Frederick, Maryland, USA
HWA @ Greenville Intermediate School in Jamestown, Ohio, USA
IPW @ Delta Dome in Delta, Iowa, USA
IWF @ IWF Centre in West Paterson, New Jersey, USA
IZW @ National Guard Armory in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
JAPW @ Rec. Center in Rahway, New Jersey, USA
MCW @ Arena Club in Bel Air, Maryland, USA
MEW @ Freddie's Auction House in Columbia, Tennessee, USA
MEW @ Old Miller Gym in Batesville, Arkansas, USA
MPW @ Taylor Town Trade Center in Taylor, Michigan, USA
MSW @ Pow Wow Community Center in Bud, West Virginia, USA
MWA @ Estill Street Jubilee in Mount Sterling, Kentucky, USA
MWO @ Oakland University (Varner Hall) in Rochester, Michigan, USA
NAW @ Alleghany High School in Covington, Virginia, USA
NBW @ New Blood Arena in Dyersburg, Tennessee, USA
NBWA @ Lincoln's Challenge in Rantoul, Illinois, USA
NCW @ Community Center in Salem, Illinois, USA
NECW @ National Guard Armory in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA
NEW @ Spears Gym in Mount Healthy, Ohio, USA
NW @ National Guard Armory in Springfield, Tennessee, USA
NWA Anarchy @ NWA Arena in Cornelia, Georgia, USA
NWA Southwest @ El Paso County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas, USA
NWF @ National Guard Armory in Walton, Kentucky, USA
NWS @ VFW Hall in Manville, New Jersey, USA
OCW @ The Cell in Moulton, Alabama, USA
OTW @ Monster Factory in Bellmawr, New Jersey, USA
OVW @ Lincoln Community Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
PCW @ Jefferson County Community Center in Charles Town, West Virginia, USA
PCW @ PCW Arena in Arlington, Texas, USA
PHW @ Lincoln College in Lincoln, Illinois, USA
POWW @ Al Hattendorf Center in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, USA
PWE @ Bendersville Fire Hall in Bendersville, Pennsylvania, USA
PWE @ Evolution Arena in Trion, Georgia, USA
PWF @ The Wrestleplex in Amarillo, Texas, USA
PWI @ Splach Bar & Grill in San Antonio, Texas, USA
PWU @ New Alhambra Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
PWX @ Renziehausen Park (Jacob Woll Pavilion) in McKeesport, Pennsylvania,
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SDW @ City Auditorium in Watertown, South Dakota, USA
SEWA @ Abi's Mixed Martial Arts Studio in Goldsboro, North Carolina, USA
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UCCW @ UCCW Arena in Lyons, Georgia, USA
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RCW @ Community Hall in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
RME @ Community Hall in Plumas, Manitoba, Canada
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IWA @ Antonio R. Barcelo Coliseum in Toa Baja, Puerto Rico
DGPW @ Kariya Industrial Promotion Center in Aichi, Japan
DSE @ Osaka Physical Education Hall in Osaka, Japan
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PW NOAH @ Ishikawa Industrial Exhibition Hall #2 in Ishikawa, Japan
ACW @ Luton Regional Sports Centre in Luton, England
ASW @ Victoria Halls in Hanley, England
FSW @ Stockport Guildhall in Stockport, England
IWF @ Stormont Main Social Club in Wrekenton, England
SLAM @ Willows Arts Centre in Corby, England
SWA @ Town Hall in Clydebank, Scotland
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Hulk Hogan will not be fighting Jerry Lawler in Memphis. Or will he?

BY CHRIS DAVIS | APRIL 19, 2007

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Jerry Lawler says he ain't gonna wrestle with Hulk Hogan on April 27th at
FedExForum. Does that necessarily mean the King ain't gonna wrestle somebody on
April 27th at FedExForum? Well, does it?

In the world of professional wrestling there's something called "heat." The
expression is used to describe public animosity between wrestlers and the degree
to which any given feud is whipping the fans into a frenzy. Heat is desirable.
It's the brutally elegant currency of professional wrestling, and, at 57, Jerry
"The King" Lawler still has it.

On April 12th, only a month after his induction into the WWE Hall of Fame,
Lawler walked into FedExForum, faced a bank of television cameras, and told a
roomful of reporters that, in spite of recent announcements, he wouldn't go
toe-to-toe with 54-year-old Hulk Hogan or participate in Memphis Wrestling's
"Clash of the Legends," an evening of fictional fighting that local promoter
Corey Maclin has described as the largest independently produced wrestling event
in the pseudo-sport's history.

Lawler looked unusually trim as he swaggered up to the mic. His Pepsodent smile
and baby blue eyes flashed against his dark Hollywood tan as he excused himself
from the bout, citing a conflict between his employers at the
Paramount/NBC-owned USA Network and Hogan's contractual obligations to Viacom's
VH1. Then he left the building.

"I had to get out of there before Hulk came in and VH1 started shooting him for
his reality show [Hogan Knows Best]," Lawler explains. But can you trust a
wrestler? And more importantly, can you trust Lawler, the man who helped turn
wrestling into performance art and blurred the line between entertainment and
reality when he teamed up with Taxi star and late comedian Andy Kaufman to
perpetrate the greatest entertainment hoax of the last century?

Moments after Lawler's hasty exit, Hogan stalked up to the stage wearing a tight
black T-shirt and his trademark bandanna. In typical wrestler fashion, he
bad-mouthed Lawler for breaking his vow that their fight - a grudge match 20-odd
years in the making - would go on, no matter what the WWE's owner and chief
ringmaster Vince McMahon had to say about it. Shortly thereafter, former WWE
superstar Paul Wight, Lawler's last-minute replacement, took his turn dissing
the WWE.

And so the classic David and Goliath storyline was redrawn: Wight and Hogan
would throw down under the banner of Memphis Wrestling as an act of defiance
against the all-powerful networks, the WWE, and McMahon's lapdog, the cowardly
and duplicitous King Lawler.


"I wish it really was all just part of some big storyline," Lawler says,
fidgeting with his ever-present Superman ring and swearing that he won't even be
in Memphis on the night of the big fight.

"It's all about the networks," he says with a shrug, disappointed that the
biggest hometown match of his career has been yanked out from under him. "This
is reality and kind of a personal thing [between Hogan and the WWE]," he says.
"And it's a shame, because that kind of reality is what makes for the best
storylines in wrestling. When you have something reality-based that has a
personal side to it, you can get the fans' interest much better than you can
with 'Hey, here's two guys wrestling for a championship belt.'"

Still, sitting on a barstool in his comfortable East Memphis home, surrounded by
his Coca-Cola memorabilia, his jukeboxes, and his Disney collectibles, Lawler
radiates contentment. And why shouldn't he? He's the host of Raw, the
longest-running weekly entertainment series in the history of television. "I
suppose I could get all mad and quit," he cracks, only half sarcastically. "But
I'm on the top-rated show on USA. And I can have that job for the rest of my
life if I want it." At this point in his career, Lawler has nothing left to
prove to anybody. Except maybe Hulk Hogan.



"I was really looking forward to [fighting Lawler]," says Hogan. "I was hoping
we could work it out where, at some point, he'd throw a pot of coffee in my
face" - a reference to the famous moment in 1982 on Late Night with David
Letterman when Lawler appeared to smack the hell out of Andy "I'm from
Hollywood" Kaufman, who was still wearing a neck brace from the pair's clash at
the Mid-South Coliseum. Kaufman responded to the attack by tossing a cup of
coffee on Lawler and uttering a litany of bleeped profanities that left the
famously unflappable Letterman ... well, flapped.

That exchange, named by the Museum of Radio and Television as one of the top 100
moments in the history of television, marks the moment that professional
wrestling made its jump from niche sport to lucrative mainstream entertainment.
McMahon's over-the-top empire was, to a large extent, erected on Lawler's and
Kaufman's shtick.

As the WWE became an international phenomenon on cable television, smaller
regional wrestling organizations fell by the wayside. Memphis Wrestling, buoyed
by some diehard fans, is about all that's left of the old school. Since Lawler
first joined WWE in 1993, the organization has allowed Lawler to work with
Memphis Wrestling and put on a show for the home crowd now and then. But when
Hogan came into the picture everything changed.

"Sometimes in the wrestling business you cut off your nose to spite your face,"
Lawler says. "Pairing me with Hulk Hogan would have generated a lot of interest
locally, but now there's much more national appeal with Hulk going against Paul
Wight. After all, that's the match [the WWE] wanted but couldn't get for
WrestleMania 23."

Maclin, the Memphis wrestling promoter behind "Clash of the Legends," agrees
that McMahon may have made a mistake, but he also says he was surprised and let
down when Lawler, who has worked so hard to keep independent wrestling alive in
Memphis, caved to corporate pressure. Maclin, who had already made a $10,000
deposit on FedExForum and placed orders for T-shirts and other merchandise when
he got the news that Lawler was out, promises that if this event is as
successful as he thinks it will be, there will be more.

"When you can't deliver the fans what you've promised them, you've got to bring
something better," Maclin says. "That's what I think we've done. I understand
that Vince McMahon has a job to do in New York, but we've got a job to do in
Memphis too."

"In a way, McMahon shot himself in the foot at the very beginning," says Lance
Russell, the iconic Mid-South wrestling announcer who began his career in the
early 1950s. "All of his original talent came from these regional territories,
and when the regional organizations went away, he lost this wonderful training
ground. He lost his farm team - where the Hulk Hogans, the Randy Savages, and
the Jerry Lawlers learned how to do what they do."

Russell, who, at 80, is a walking encyclopedia of wrestling history, traces the
origins of the modern entertainment back to Gorgeous George, a blond,
boa-wearing grappler from Texas who made everyone else in the business seem
boring by comparison. And he cites Memphis as the place where all the gaudy
pieces came together: the wild characters; the treacherous alliances; the
high-stakes storylines; cage and scaffold matches; and a business model built
around television. In the 1970s and '80s, Championship Wrestling was the
top-rated Saturday-morning show in Memphis.

"Memphis was like the Wild West," Hogan says. "Nowhere else have I dodged more
razor blades thrown at my head."

When Hogan was learning his moves in Memphis, Lawler was already the King. In
1975 - six years before Kaufman first visited Memphis, Hogan appeared in Rocky
III, and McMahon purchased the Capital Wrestling Corporation

        Superman: Jerry "The King" Lawler
       Chris Davis
(forerunner of the WWE) from his father - City of Memphis magazine reported that
Lawler was the driving force behind unprecedented sellout crowds at the
Mid-South Coliseum and personally raking in over $90,000 a year.
"He's the smartest guy in the business," says Jackie Fargo, Lawler's trainer,
friend, and mentor. "There's a reason why he's living in that big old house."
Fargo's assessment is echoed by Russell, who points to Lawler's involvement with
Kaufman as proof of his business savvy.

"Andy tried to go other places first, but nobody wanted some comedian from a
sitcom coming in to make fun of them," Russell says. "But Jerry saw the
potential. And Andy was perfect because he was so genuinely fascinated by
wrestling and wanted to learn everything. Andy was particularly amazed at how a
wrestler like Lawler could just raise his hand and whip the crowd into a frenzy
or into rage."

"At first, I had no plan to fight Andy," Lawler still contends. "I was just
trying to catch a little heat of the big star who was coming to town." Before
the release of the Kaufman biopic Man on the Moon in 1999, 17 years after the
comic first came to Memphis to wrestle women, Lawler finally 'fessed up,
admitting that everything had been a hoax, saying that the two men were friends
all along.

"If Andy was still alive, there would have been no question as to who would have
inducted me into the Hall of Fame," Lawler says. "Andy would have done it." (In
Kaufman's absence, William Shatner performed the honors.)


Helen Stahl, Lawler's high school art teacher, describes him as one of the five
most gifted students she ever taught. "I would look at his drawings and tell him
he should be working for MAD magazine," Stahl says.

Lawler never went to work for MAD, but his photograph did appear in the humor
magazine's most recent issue. And one of Lawler's lifelong fantasies was
fulfilled only a few months ago, when DC Comics invited him to draw Superman for
an upcoming comic book project. Lawler claims that art (and Helen Stahl) saved
his life, when a commercial-art scholarship to the University of Memphis got him
out of Vietnam.

His first big break as an artist was also his first break into the world of the
ring. Russell started showing Lawler's caricatures of local wrestlers on
television, and that exposure led to a job painting signs for Fargo, who, along
with country-music singer Eddie Bond, co-owned a nightclub and the adjoining
Bond-Fargo Sign Painting Company on Madison Avenue. During the time he spent
slinging paint for Fargo, Lawler also held down the 7 to midnight shift spinning
country records for KWAM radio.

"I remember going into Eddie's office when he was on the phone," Lawler says.
"He motioned for me to sit down and pick up the other receiver. And it was
Jackie on the other end. He didn't like that I was talking about these outlaw
shows on the radio, just like the WWE doesn't want me doing this outlaw show in
Memphis. And he was saying, 'The kid doesn't need to be over there wrestling
with those punks. Maybe we needed to get a bunch of the real wrestlers together
and drive down to West Memphis on Saturday night and break some arms.'"

It was all a bluff, and Lawler called it. No arms were broken, and a week later
Fargo invited him to fight on TV in Memphis. All Lawler had to do was talk about
Memphis wrestling instead of West Memphis wrestling on the radio. And right up
until the time he was fired for playing Bob Dylan's "Lay Lady Lay" on a country
station, that's exactly what he did.

In his early days, Lawler served as a whipping boy for regional stars like
Fargo, Tojo Yamamoto, and Nick Gulas. He paid his dues by allowing himself to be
beaten up repeatedly for $15 a week.

"I honestly thought wrestling was something I only wanted to try one time, like
jumping out of an airplane or riding a bull," Lawler says. "Now I've never
tasted a sip of alcohol or done any drugs, but that's what I compare that first
time to: It was like somebody shot me with some kind of drug, and I was hooked
right away."

Nearly 40 years and 111 title fights later, Lawler is still excited about
wrestling. "I never get tired of it, but I do get tired of the travel," he

        Paul Wight (left) and Hulk Hogan go toe-to-toe on April 27th at FedEx
Forum
       Chris Davis
admits, flipping through his datebook. "This weekend I'm off to San Juan, Puerto
Rico, then on to Milan, Italy, then back to San Juan, then to London. It sounds
exotic, but it's all one big security check or waiting in line at the rent-a-car
place. It gets old fast."
Jim Ross, Lawler's Raw co-host, agrees that being on the road every week is the
kind of life that only someone truly devoted to their career would ever want to
live.

"It takes passion," Ross says, "and Jerry's full of it. And he knows more about
wrestling than just about anybody."

"There are a lot of reasons Lawler has had such a long, successful career,"
Maclin says. "He's helped a lot of people get their breaks. And because of
Lawler some of those people are now millionaires."

Hogan makes no bones about why he agreed to stage his comeback show in Memphis:
He thought he was going to use and abuse Lawler the way Lawler used and abused
him at the Mid-South Coliseum back when he was still an unknown learning his way
around the ring.

"I don't know why Lawler would break his word to me," Hogan rails, maintaining
the heat.

And just as steadfastly, Lawler maintains he ain't gonna wrestle the Hulk on
April 27th at FedExForum. But with this kind of storyline, how could Memphis'
greatest media prankster not show up, throwing fireballs, pile-driving the bad
guys, and yanking the shoulder strap on his singlet down around his waist to
show he means business. Memphis, after all, is his city - and he is still its
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Midnight Rockers In Memphis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8SZyW5QNCU


Memphis Wrestling 4.14.07 Update

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixcp3YAK87c


Memphis Wrestling Clash of the Legends Promo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U217EwqgfV4


Memphis Wrestling Clash of the Legends Commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L19TLR3imHU


Hogan Interviewed in Person Memphis Wrestling
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvkG53AH0nM

Two clips from Memphis Wrestling

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm3F5Zy17OA

Big show and Hulk Hogan interviewed on memphis wrestling

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQrY2o3-pTE

Funk Brothers vs Jerry Lawler/Mike Graham
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That's what my Dad and I were discussing last night.
Now he was the original wrestling fan, lol, and can
tell you all about Jackie and Roughouse, Herb Welch,
etc. up until the days of the mid-80's classics on
TV5.  He asked me why that Lawler didn't attempt to
start up some kind of an orginization that could
compete with the WWE.

As our discussion continued, I told him the state of
the current Memphis promotion (he lives up past Cape
Girardeau and doesn't get the show) is that Lawler and
Dundee are trying to do what they were doing 25 years
ago at the expense of the younger talent.  Please
don't get me wrong here; Lawler and Dundee are both
very much favorites in my book, but as my Dad said,
Lawler is pretty close to the same age as him, lol!
There comes a point and time that one has to evaluate
their career and I think the time has come for Dundee
especially.

I mean, honestly, are we going to be seeing wheelchair
matches 10 years from now between Lawler and Dundee?
I can hear the plug now from Lawler-"there's no one I
trust more to help me fight than Bill Dundee.  Boys,
I've went to the Shady Rest Retirement Home and Bill
will be here Monday night and it'll be a special
wheelchair match."  I'm not making fun of
Dundee........him and Lawler are two of my idols when
it comes to wrestling but, sheesh, you have to retire
at some point, lol!

Now as to the subject of talent, I'm curious as to
what happened to Ali from PPW days?  I remember him
being the salvation of PPW during the days when MCW
was making a run at them and remember him coming back
for a while after the WWE pulled the plug on the
developmental deal with PPW.  I would love to see him
return to Memphis and I think he'd be a great shot in
the arm.

Anyway, that's my thoughts and I'd like to know what
y'all think in regards to my opinions.

God bless,
Ron
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> affordable. I won't be
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> > I agree that the younger talent needs to be pushed
> > more. I have always said that, and think that MW
> will
> > someday regret that the only ones they ever push
> are
> > lawler, Dundee, and the likes...
> >
> > I would have gone to see lawler/hogan though
> simply bc
> > my son LOVES Hogan. he got his 1st wrestling
> action
> > figure when he was like 2- and it was a Hogan..
> before
> > he even knew who Hogan was... Now, he LOVES Hogan
> and
> > with Hogan not getting any younger, it may be one
> of
> > his last opportunities to watch him wrestle.
> >
> > I still will not pay $20 or more each for us to
> see
> > him, meaning we will not be seeing him wrestle the
> Big
> > Show.
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April 18th, 2007:

WWE @ PalaLottomatica in Rome, Italy
WWE @ PalaGalassi in Forli, Italy
CCW @ The Mojo Room in Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA
CCW @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Evansville, Indiana, USA
GCW @ Great Skate Plex in Phenix City, Alabama, USA
HPB @ Rockin' Rodeo in Bossier City, Louisiana, USA
HWA @ Whiskey Dick's Bar in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
KFW @ Triple C Dance Barn in Sevierville, Tennessee, USA
NWH @ Community Center in Fairfield, Maine, USA
OVW @ New Davis Arena in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
AAA @ Benito Juarez Gymnasium in Cuautitlan, Mexico
ICW @ Sasebo Navy Base in Nagasaki, Japan
EWF @ East Wittering Village Hall in East Wittering, England

April 19th, 2007:

WWE @ Olympia Hall in Munich, Germany
WWE @ PalaRossini in Ancona, Italy
ACW @ Fiesta Ballroom in Seguin, Texas, USA
APWF @ PCW Arena in Chatsworth, Georgia, USA
ASW @ ASW House Of Pain in Lewisburg, Tennessee, USA
CWNJ @ Brick Township High School in Brick, New Jersey, USA
DSW @ Deep South Arena in McDonough, Georgia, USA
HPB @ Graham Central Station in Lafayette, Louisiana, USA
NCW @ Tourist Inn in Hellam, Pennsylvania, USA
NWH @ VFW Hall in Old Town, Maine, USA
SSW @ Appalachian Fairgrounds (Show Pavilion) in Gray, Tennessee, USA
UWA @ Green Acres Flea Market in Alcoa, Tennessee, USA
WVPW @ Legion Hall in Mullens, West Virginia, USA
WWA4 @ WWA4 Pro Wrestling School in Atlanta, Georgia, USA
YLW @ VFW Building in Colonial Heights, Tennessee, USA
PCW @ Holiday Inn Astoria (Lid Night Club) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
IWRG @ Arena Naucalpan in Naucalpan, Mexico
DSE @ Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan
ICW @ Camp Fuji Marine Corps Base in Gotemba, Japan
NJPW @ Asahikawa Center in Hokkaido, Japan

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  HULK HOGAN IS THE RIGHT GUY TO CHALLENGE VINCE MCMAHON'S EMPIRE
by Douglas Brown @ 10:35:00 AM on 4/16/2007


HULK HOGAN IS THE RIGHT GUY TO CHALLENGE VINCE MCMAHON'S EMPIRE

By Doug Brown

Since ECW and WCW folded in 2001, Vince McMahon's World Wrestling Entertainment
has been the dominant promotion in professional wrestling.  The XWF and the
World Wrestling All-Stars tried to start up, but both efforts were short lived. 
TNA has been successful at staying out there despite losing tons of money.  They
are still a long way from being able to compete.  Wrestling Society X managed to
get a deal with MTV, but with no big names other than Vampiro and Syxx-Pac, they
too wound up with the plug being pulled.  There is hope.  That hope may come
from the most well known name in the history of the industry, Hulk Hogan.

For those of you who have not kept up with the story, Hulk Hogan was originally
slated to face the Big Show at this year's Wrestlemania on the 20th anniversary
of his legendary match against Andre the Giant.  The plans for the match were
cancelled after a falling out between Hogan and McMahon.

This past week Hogan was in Memphis to promote an upcoming indy show match
against Jerry Lawler at the Fed Ex Forum.  Lawler is under contract to WWE as an
announcer, not a wrestler.  WWE still pulled Lawler out of the match, and tried
to get Memphis promoter Corey Macklin to cancel the show, even offering to
refund his deposit on the building.  Macklin refused, and the former Big Show,
Paul Wight, was inserted as Hogan's new opponent.  The excuse for pulling Lawler
was because there were going to be portions filmed for Hogan's VH-1 series, and
Raw is a property of the rival USA network.  This is in spite of the fact that
clips from Raw, and many WWE personalities, including Vince himself, appeared on
the program.

Vince must be really scared of Hogan's potential if they are willing to go to
such extremes.  Hogan has been talking about starting his own promotion or even
doing a legends tour.  Maybe it is time he did.  Hogan has the notoriety.  He
was the WWE's top guy from 1984-1993.  He was arguably WCW's top draw from
1994-2000.  Hogan has made numerous TV and movie appearances.  You can go up to
the average person on the street, whether a fan or non fan, and ask them to name
a wrestler, and I can guarantee that the bulk of the responses will be Hulk
Hogan.  By having his name attached to a promotion, it gives that group instant
credibility.

There is definitely talent out there should Hogan wish to get a new promotion
started.  Here is a list of names of people who are not attached to WWE or TNA
that could be used either as wrestlers, agents, managers, announcers, etc.

Goldberg, the Big Show, Diamond Dallas Page, Rick Steiner, Ken Shamrock, Chris
Jericho, Sid Vicious, Syxx-Pac, Vampiro, Rikishi, Nathan Jones, Buff Bagwell,
Scott Hall, Randy Savage, Scott Norton, D-Lo Brown, Steve Corino, Vader, Matt
Morgan, Lex Luger, Ultimate Warrior, Test, Dustin Rhodes, Marc "Muhammed Hassan"
Copani, the SATs, the Shane Twins, Ahmed Johnson, Stevie Ray, The Powers of
Pain, Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, David Flair, Devon Storm, Tracey
Smothers, Samu, Carl Oulette, A1, the Rock "n" Roll Express, the Midnight
Express, Lance Storm, Justin Credible, the Nasty Boys, Mark Jindrak, Sean
O'Haire (if he can stay out of jail), Kronik, Mike Sanders, Reno, C.W. Anderson,
Simon Diamond, Kenzo Suzuki, Keiji Sakoda, Danny Doring, the Blue Meanie, Ro-Z,
Tito Santana, Johnny B. Badd, Tully Blanchard, Luther Reigns, Rico, the Cat,
Orlando Jordan, Sylvester Terkay, Road Warrior Animal, Johnny Stamboli, Shawn
Stasiak, King Kong Bundy, Bull Buchanan, Typhoon, Jake Roberts (if he can stay
sober), Tatanka, A-Train, Barry Windham, Meng, Heidenreich, the Godfather,
Rodney Mack, Joey Mercury, Maven, Koko B. Ware, Mr. Hughes, Butch Reed, Paul
Roma, La Parka, Marty Jannetty, Kamala, Honky Tonk Man, Glacier, Brian Lawler,
Norman Smiley, Gangrel, Mideon, Alan Funk, Tajiri, Kid Kash, Red, Billy Kidman,
Juventud Guerrera, Lash Leroux, American Dragon, Ultimo Dragon, Roderick Strong,
Tony Mamaluke, Elix Skipper, Scotty Riggs, Molly Holly, Ivory, Dawn Marie,
Francine, Jazz, Sable, Trish Stratus, Lita, Tony Schiavone, Scott Hudson, Chris
Cruise, Terry Funk, Kevin Kelly, and Tom Prichard

  There are a lot of other factors that go into making an organization
successful.  Factors include financing, a TV deal, marketing, and of course fans
willing to spend their money.  Hogan has already been involved in many of those
aspects in his career so it is not like any of that would be new to him.  One of
the important things from my prospective will be to study where groups like the
AWA, the UWF, ECW, WCW, the XWF, WSX, and the WWA failed.  This is so that they
would not make the same mistakes.

I really would like to see this become a reality, because competition is good
for business.  I encourage all of the PWInsider readers in the Memphis area to
send a message to Titan Towers by getting out and supporting the show mentioned
above.  WWE was doing good heading into Wrestlemania, but so far since the big
dance finished, it's back to same stuff, just a different day.  Under Vince
Russo's booking, TNA has become unwatchable.  A Hogan-led promotion might be
just what the industry needs to kick start the next "boom period."

  Feedback may be sent to Doug at brownsbros3@....






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how did the WWE try to do Corey wrong?

--- In Mempho@yahoogroups.com, Darrell B <tennspoiler2@...> wrote:
>
> Well, I said I wasn't but now after Vince trying to do Corey wrong,
I might. I do not want to see Memphis Wrestling fail. I do want to
see WWE as the only wrestling in the world. I do not want to see the
big dog, kick the little dog, so I am changing my mind now about
this. I think we all should go and support Corey standing up to
Vince. It;s time we stand up for the little guy and show the world,
Memphis is still the wrestling capitol of the world
>
> Becky <beckylu99@...> wrote:          hey,
>
> went on ticket master Saturday afternoon, just curious
> how much the tix were... well, I guess all the $20
> (cheap seats) were gone. The lowest it said available
> was $45 plus $2 svc fee per ticket... There is NO WAY
> I would EVER pay that much for a wrestling ticket.
> That is crazy! (especially when there are so many
> AWESOME Indy shows that you can go to costing less
> than $10 a seat.
>
> Just thought I'd pass on the price. IS anyone going?
>
> Becky
>
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