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The Wrestling Gazette
Thursday May 8th 2008 - Issue No. 12
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From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [editor@...]

From next week you will be able to read my columns in the newsletter,
my first article will be a review of the recent Dragon Gate Dead Or
Alive pay-per-view. I've never seen Dragon Gate before so this should
be fun for all concerned.

If you fancy writing or contributing to the newsletter then drop me
an email via the address below.

editor@....

Dean Saliba
Editor
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WWE News & Notes
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<> TORRIE WILSON

WWE have announced on their web site that they have fired Torrie
Wilson (or released her from her contract, whatever osunds better).

It is thought that she will be forced to retire from wrestling (HA!)
due to her back injury. It is worth pointing out that she has no been
in a wrestling `match' for several months.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/81/]

<> UPDATE ON HELMS' ASSAULT

Apparently Gregory Helms got involved in an arguement with a friend
of Dustin Narron over a pool game and Narron suddenly whacked him one
from the side, a scuffle started but was quickly broken up. Apart
from a slight bruise I'm informed that Helms did not suffer any
serious injury.

According to Lt. Keith Powell Helms did not strike anybody and simply
called the police and Narron was arrested on assault and battery and
vandalism charges.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/67/]

<> INCEST ANGLE TO BE DROPPED

Apparently WWE are dropping the incest angle involving Paul Burchill
& Katie Lea.

This is nothing to do with them, they are fine wrestlers, it is just
that WWE gave them such a poor angle to run with and no normal person
was at all was comfortable with the concept.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/68/]

<> HAYES CRACKS KKK JOKES

It seems that the life of Michael Hayes just gets darker and darker.
Sources are now stating that Hayes will happily quote racist jokes,
featuring the KKK, in company meetings and I am being told that he is
not the only one that does it!
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/69/]

<> WWE LOOKING FOR NEW WRITER

Think you can do better than the current WWE writers? Well now you
have a chance to prove it as they are looking for a new writer. Check
http://wwe-careers.com for more information.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/70/]

<> VICTORIA TO OPEN CAR SHOP

Victoria is opening a custom car shop in Louisville, Kentucky, called
Black Window Customs in a couple of weeks.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/71/]

<> KHALI TO RETURN TO OLD JOB

While The Great Khali is in India he will be returning to work as a
policeman, but with a nice new promotion. So he gets a promotion
despite taking almost two years off 'sick'?

The reason for this promotion? "He has brought the force
international fame and has made us all very proud with his many
achievements as a wrestler," senior police official Rajan Gupta told
the Associated Press.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/72/]

<> ANOTHER MATCH ADDED TO JUDGEMENT DAY PPV

The Miz & John Morrison vs. Kane & C.M. Punk for WWE tag team titles
has been added to the pay-per-view.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/82/]

- For those of you who have asked, Joey Styles has officially retired
from play-by-play and will be concentrating on his new job of running
wwe.com

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TNA News & Notes
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<> TNA IMPACT CARD

Scheduled for tonight's TNA Impact on SpikeTV:

Scott Steiner & Kurt Angle Vs. Kevin Nash & Samoa Joe

Sting Vs. James Storm - No DQ

Two of the random tag team for the Deuces Wild Tag Team tournament
will be announced

Petey Williams Vs. Curry Man Vs. Johnny Devine Vs. Shark Boy Vs.
Consequences Creed Vs. Jimmy Rave.

The TNA Knockouts will compete in a Sacrifice Immunity match.

Matt Morgan vs. Kip James
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/73/]

<> MATCH TO KICK OFF SACRIFICE

TNA sent word via their text mobile feature that the match that will
open their Sacrifice PPV show will be a Deuces Wild Tag Team
tournament match featuring Team 3D vs. Sting & James Storm.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/74/]

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Indy News & Notes
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<> NICK BOLLEATO BE SENTENCED TOMORROW

This should be filed under "It Could Not Happen To A More Deserving
Person" catagory, Nick Bollea is going to be sentenced tomorrow
regarding charges that ere brought on him by the family of John
Graziano, the poor sod he almost killed in a car accident last year.

He is being charged with reckless driving involving serious bodily
injury which carries a maximum penalty of five years. What are the
odds that this twat will only get fined a couple of hundred dollars?
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/75/]

<> LUCHAGORS TO SUPPORT SKID ROW?

A number of metal web sites are reporting that the Luchagors (Lita's
band) are supporting the awesome Skid Row in Duluth, GA. Not sure of
dates yet though.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/76/]

<> CHRIS MASTERS SIGNS WITH NWE

I'm hearing that Chris Masters has signed a contract with NWE, the
same promotion that is putting together Ultimate Warior's first fight
in a decade.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/77/]

<> DEMENTO LOSES HIS COOL

Damian Demento has a video up on youtube where he is just ranting and
raving at Howard Finkal.

I'm not too sure what the problem is but he continually says that
Finkal stole his crap and WE stole his crap. After about 30 seconds
he starts to repeat himself.

If you want to see it then the link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=eEAsZAreEzo
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/78/]

<> BOBBY LASHLEY INTERVIEW

Barbaric Wrestling Radio have an interview wih Bobby Lashley where he
talks about his plans since leaving WWE. Check out
http://www.bwronline.net.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/79/]

<> LASHLEY'S FIRST MATCH ANNOUNCED

Bobby Lashley's first wrestling match, since leaving WWE, will be for
Booker T's PWA promotion on the Critical Condition show on May 23rd
in Pasadena, Texas.

You can check out http://www.bookertpwa.com for more information
about the promotion.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/80/]

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