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The Wrestling Gazette
Wednesday May 14th 2008 - Issue No. 15
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From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [editor@...]

Chris Holloway has another column in today's newsletter. It was sent
last week but today was the first issue I could include it.

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

editor@....

Dean Saliba
Editor
editor@...
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WWE News & Notes
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- Although wrestling sites are posting headlines such as "THE ROCK IS
DEAD" he is not dead he has merely conducted an interview with Men's
Journal magazine stating that his wrestling persona (The Rock) is
dead. Link-baiting is such a horrid thing.

- This week's Raw did a rating of 3.3 which is up from last week's
episode which did a rating of 3.2.

<> WHO REMOVED JOEY STYLES?

Apparently it was Vince McMahon who removed Joey Styles from the ECW
announce booth and not Joey or anybody else.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/112/]

<> POOR SALES OF ONS TICKETS

Ticket sales for the One Night Stand PPV are going very slowly
indeed, in fact with just three weeks to go there are still plenty of
seats near the front (I'm talking second row here folks) on sale.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/113/]

<> AUSTIN TO GO INTO HALL OF FAME NEXT YEAR?

There is talk inside WWE of having 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin as the
main inductee at next year's hall of fame.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/114/]

<> ECW REPORT 13-05-08

The Miz def. CM Punk...Cherry, Kelly Kelly and Michelle McCool def.
Victoria & Natalya & Layla El...Mike Knox def. Colin
Delaney...Armando Estrada def. Colin Delaney...John Morrison def.
Kane...
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/115/]

<> SMACKDOWN SPOILERS

CM Punk def. Chuck Palumbo...Michelle McCool def. Layla...Big Show &
Finlay def. MVP & Mark Henry...Vladimir Kozlov def. Funaki...Cherry
def. Maryse...Matt Hardy def. Shelton Benjamin...The Undertaker vs.
Chavo, Bam Neely, Edge, Vickie & The Edgeheads ended in no contest...
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/116/]

<> MATCHES & FEATURES IN ROCK DVD

The complete list of matches that will be included in the WWE's "The
Rock: The Most Electrifying Man In Sports Entertainment" DVD

DISC ONE

- Samoan Royalty
- WWE Intercontinental Champions Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Rocky
Maivia (2/13/97 Raw)
- Rock the Ruler
- Owen Hart vs. The Rock (04/6/98 Raw)
- The Nation vs. DX
- King of the Ring 1998 Tournament : Triple H vs. The Rock (6/22/98
Raw)
- Rock's Big Chance
- Mankind vs. The Rock for vacant WWF title - Survivor Series 1998.
- Rocky Rivalry with Mankind
- Last Man Standing Match: Mankind vs. The Rock - St. Valentine's Day
Massacre 99 PPV
- So it continues...
- Ladder Match: Mankind vs. The Rock (2/15/99 Raw)
- Two of the Most Charismatic Superstars Ever
- Steve Austin vs. The Rock - Wrestlemania XV

DISC TWO

- The People's Champion
- Steel Cage Match: The Rock vs. Triple H (7/5/99 Raw)
- The Rock `n Sock Connection
- The Rock & Mankind vs. Undertaker & Big Show (8/30/99 Raw)
- The Verbal SmackDown!
- No Holds Barred Match: The Rock vs. Kane (12/30/99 Smackdown)
- The McMahon-Helmsley Regime vs. The Rock
- Triple H vs. The Rock - Backlash 2000
- The Following Night...
- Steel Cage Match: The Rock vs. Shane McMahon (5/1/00 Raw)
- The Great One vs. The Olympic Medalist
- Kurt Angle vs. The Rock - No Way Out 2001
- The New Title
- WCW Champion Booker T vs. The Rock - Summerslam 2001
- The Undisputed Champion
- WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho vs. The Rock - Royal Rumble
2001

DISC 3

- Icon vs. Icon
- The Rock vs. Hulk Hogan - Wrestlemania 18
- Triple Threat
- Kurt Angle vs. Undertaker vs. The Rock - Vengeance 2002
- Just Bring It
- The Rock vs. Eddie Guerrero (7/22/02 Raw)
- Third Time's A Charm?
- Steve Austin vs. The Rock - Wrestlemania XIX
- Transcending Sports Entertainment
- The Rock: The Most Electrifying in Sports Entertainment

The extras will include about 15-20 Rock promos.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/117/]

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TNA News & Notes
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- TNA's latest Impact show pulled in a 0.4 rating.

<> WORLD X-CUP UPDATE

New Japan will be sending Milano Collection AT and Taichi Ishikari to
take part in the World X Cup tournament.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/118/]

<> WHY DID ROXXI LAVEAUX SHAVE HER HEAD?

For those wondering, Roxxi Laveaux agreed to have her head shaved
because the dye she had been using had stripped her hair and she had
planned on cutting it.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/119/]

<> TNA UK CARDS ANNOUNCED

The card for the two UK shows that TNA have planned have now been
announced

June 12th
- TNA champion Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle
- TNA Tag Team champions LAX vs. The Motor City Machineguns
- TNA X-Division champion Petey Williams vs. Jay Lethal vs. Sonjay
Dutt
- TNA Knockouts champion Awesome Kong vs. Gail Kim
- Rhino vs. Booker T
- AJ Styles vs. Robert Roode

June 13th
- TNA champ Samoa Joe vs. Booker T
- TNA Tag Team champs LAX vs. James Storm & Robert Roode
- TNA X-Division champion Petey Williams vs. Jay Lethal
- TNA Knockout champ Awesome Kong vs. Gail Kim
- Plus AJ Styles, The Motor City Machineguns, Rhino and Sonjay Dutt.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/120/]

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Indy News & Notes
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<> DAWN MARIE INTERVIEW

The Interactive Interview radio show have an interview on their web
site with Dawn Marie, among the topics she talks about are who was
meant ot get her spot in ECW, how she feels about the business and
much more.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/121/]

- Fancy asking Terry Funk a question? He is going to be a guest on
the In Your Head radio show.

http://www.inyourheadonline.com

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Bad Times For The Hogans
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By Chris Holloiway [email: chris@...]

(The following was submitted last week but was only able to be
included today)

Nick Hogan just left the court room moments ago after the court
hearing regarding the car wreck that left John Graziano in critical
condition. Nick has been sentenced to eight months behind bars, plus
five years probation and his driver's license will be suspended for
another three years. Nick will also be required to complete 500 hours
community service, and won't be allowed to perform at public speaking
events. Nick was booked and taken to Pinellas County Jail at approx.
3:50 PM ET.

So it's now official the trial of a young Hogan is now over but was
there satisfaction seeing as how bad the passenger John Graziano was
injured?

Many will say no but yet Judges these days are not right in the head.
Times for the Hogan family sure has changed in the past years. Going
from a loving family with a hit VH1 reality show to crumbling in a
heap of divorce, musical career flop and now a son being sent to jail
for 8 months. Hulk Hogan had it all he had money, loving family great
legendary wrestling career to those of which cheered him during all
those years of competing will remember. In some fans' eyes Hulkamania
will not die but live on through each generation that comes to
discover it. But in reality Hulkamania for Hulk Hogan and family is
slowly but painfully dying.

Often a family in celebrity land is looked at as one to be like, one
that has everything. We see this and wish we were like them, cause
they seem so untouchable and nothing can hurt them and break them
apart. Then suddenly that family we worship starts to become just as
normal as any other family. they have problems and if nothing is done
soon those problems escalate to even bigger problems. The Hogan
family had everything! but something happened and now they are having
about as worse times than a normal non millionaire family would have.
Like the old saying says with great success comes an even greater
defeat and the Hogan family seems to be defeated within themselves.

Could there have been anything to stop this from happening, say Hulk
staying home more and making sure  his family was doing better, could
he had have said those encouraging words of Train, say your prayers
and take your vitamins more to his own kids rather than our own?  the
answer is no, cause money is a tool to blind, Hogan was blind by
money and no disrespect intended but it now seems as if that same
money we always criticize him of loving only is hurting him and
hurting him badly. His wife is cleaning him out so bad that Hulk is
having to endorse frozen foods at Wal Mart.

Brooke's CD's aren't selling well, and now Nick is being sent to
Jail.  We all want to be rich and famous one day, but now it looks
like the one thing we don't want to be is like the Hogan family.
which is falling apart member by member and it's all getting worse,
yes Hulk Hogan did defend the little Hulksters against the forces of
evil but  it seems that not even Hulk himself can get out of this
jam. Sad but true and while I am very critical of Hogan I have to
admit I feel bad for him.

It is indeed bad times for America,  financially as gas prices are
going up, groceries are going up true it is bad for America in a
whole, but its probably even worse emotionally for one family that
being the Hogan family. So please remember that while you are having
bad times and see a rich family that has what you don't have remember
they may just be like you, that being NORMAL.

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The Wrestling Gazette
Tuesday May 13th 2008 - Issue No. 14
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From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [editor@...]

Chris Holloway is back again with his review of Raw.

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

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WWE News & Notes
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<> MAN PLEADS GUILTY IN WWE FORGERY

Kresten F. Ericksen, 58, pleaded guilty yesterday at St. Lawrence
County Court in Upstate New York to charges of forgery after signing
a WWE employee's name on a receipt for $8,000 that should have gone
to the company for an event from June 2006.

WWE are claiming $15,000 is the total they were short on.

Ericksen is also facing charges over his mishandling of a student
council fundraising account.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/98/]

<> NEW MATCH ADDED TO JUDGEMENT DAY

Mickie James vs. Melina vs. Beth Phoenix for the women's title has
been added to the card.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/99/]

<> TED DIBIASE JR TALKS ABOUT BRET HART

Ted DiBiase Jr has a new commentary up on his official web site
talking about Bret Hart visiting FCW last week.

http://www.teddibiasejr.com
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/100/]

<> BACKLASH FIGURES

Backlash in Baltimore, MD at the First Mariner Arena drew a sellout
of about 9,000 fans for a $600,000 live gate.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/101/]

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TNA News & Notes
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<> Impact Spoilers

Xplosion:

Robert Roode def. Curry Man...

Impact:

Kaz & Jay Lethal & Sonjay Dutt def. Johnny Devine & The Rock N' Rave
Infection...Awesome Kong def. Gail Kim...LAX def. The Motor City
Machineguns...Angelina Love and Velvet Sky def. ODB and Roxxi...Samoa
Joe, Christian Cage & Rhino def. Team 3D & Booker T...

A full report can be found by the link below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/102/]

<> TNA STAR READY TO RETURN

TNA have announced that on Thursday they will be airing footage of
something that happened to Abyss so I guess he will be returning very
soon.

He was last seen in February when he removed his mask.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/103/]

<> WORLD X-CUP PUSHED BACK

The World X-Cup is now being pushed back to about June or July, I did
say that it is notoriously diificult to book wrestlers for the same
dates from different countries.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/104/]

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Indy News & Notes
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<> PWG WORLD CHAMPION NEEDS YOUR HELP

PWG World Champion Human Tornado recently suffered a bad knee injury
that will keep him out of the ring for about a year. He has set up a
donation page on his MySpace page to help him pay his medical bills
as he can't work with the injury.

He will give every donator a free poser.
http://www.myspace.com/htizzle
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/105/]

<> BROOKE HOGAN SAYS NICK IS INNOCENT

Brooke Hogan posted up a blog post on her MySpace page today which
basically said that nobody knows the real Nick and that the Graziano
family lied through their teeth at the court hearing.

It was removed shortly after and replaced with a short blog post "I
have the truth on my side. And the truth will set everyone straight
sooner or later. PEACE".
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/106/]

<> TWO WRESTLERS DIE

Penny Banner, most known as the very first AWA women's champion and
dating Elvis Presley. has sadly passed away in her sleep in North
Carolina at he age of 74.

Leo Garibaldi, who is noted for his excellent booking skills rather
than his wrestling career, also passed away at the age of 78.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/107/]

<> BOBBY HEENAN UPDATE

WWE hall of famer Bobby Heenan recently underwent another operation
on his jaw in the past couple of weeks and apparently he is making a
very good progress and is already sayng a few words and is going
through physical and speech therapy.

It has also been announced that his daughter Jessica is expecting his
first grandchild.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/108/]

<> STU HART IN HALL OF FAME

Stu Hart will be inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz hall of
fame in Waterloo, IA at the end of June. Bret Hart will be present to
accept his father's plaque.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/109/]

<> JUVENTUND GUERRERA UP TO OLD TRICKS

It seems that Juvetund Guerrera is up to his old tricks again after
he returned from Spain with the NWE Cruiserweight title (apparently
without their permission) and is reportedly moaning about being a
major main event talent and should not be forced to work undercard.

He is also balking at requests to job matches.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/110/]

- Former WCW lucha star L.A. Park (La Parka), 42, said in a recent
interview that he is close to calling it a career.

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My Raw Review
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By Chris Holloiway [email: chris@...]

We get highlights of Triple H and Kennedy vs. ECW from last week,
with Randy Orton hitting the RKO after the match.

We're live and the lights are out. Lights on and William Regal is in
the ring. Lillian Garcia is there and sings "God Save The Queen!" Ha,
I love it! Regal disapproves of the fans' disrespect. He's General
Manager and King and could have them thrown out if he wants. He's not
bluffing. He picks on a random couple and has them thrown out. Mickie
James is here and says it's her brother and his girlfriend. "Regal
sucks!" ??" Joe Lewis arena. Regal threatens to throw Mickie out too.
She pleads her case and he threatens to strip her… of her
championship.

John Cena is in the house! He sends Mickie to the back and gets a
mic. He's back and is usually ready to raise some hell but he wants
to talk to Regal man-to-man. He understands. He knows what it's like
to give your soul to these people and have them tell you "you suck".
Regal points out Vince endorsed him but Cena points out Vince is
insane and has "a bunch of sexual fantasies you can't even find on
the internet." Cena reads out complaints from fans. "This is WCW
Thunder bad." "I'm going to start a chant in every arena in the
country saying "Fire Regal clap clap clap, fire Regal clap clap
clap."" Glorious.

Regal says he won't turn out the lights tonight. He knows Cena wants
revenge on Randy Orton, so the main event is Orton vs. Cena. Regal
says if anyone gets involved in the match (like JBL) they will be
suspended. Regal hopes he's earned some respect.

Cena stops him leaving and says he's not done. Cena points out we're
in the USA tonight. Cena says even God cannot save Regal if he keeps
messing up. We're in the Motor City and you got realize where we're
at. Cena has Lillian sing "Respect" by Aretha Franklyn.

My Review: Nice opening segment although I hate the anybody
interferes will be suspended statement cause that just spells Ref
switch right there, hello think and don't be so predictable that's
why your show has sucked for many years!  oh and it was "nice" for
the Hollywood movie making hypocrite Cena to finally show up for
work. kind of late though as your snack fetching match is just 6 days
away moron!

Rody The Piper is here! He takes a seat at ringside.

World Tag Team Championship: Rhodes and Holly vs. Carlito and Santino

Holly and Marella start up. Knock down by Holly, followed up by the
best dropkick in the business and a kick to the gut. He tries for an
Alabama Slam but Carlito sneaks in and hit a swinging neckbreaker for
2. Carlito connects with loose right hands before tagging out.
Shoulder thrusts by Santino. Holly comes back with a clothesline but
Carlito tags in and gets taken out with a side suplex. Rhodes and
Marella in and Cody hits a springboard reverse crossbody. Cody hits a
snap powerslam for a near fall. A takedown gets 2 but Santino comes
back. He goes up top but is distracted by Piper. Rhodes surprised
Santino with a DDT and it's over.

Winners: Cody Rhodes and Hardcore Holly

My Review: Nice match but just sucks the tag division is almost if
not already dead, what with the lance and Murdoch split. might as
well just retire the tag belts, bout as valuable as the smackdown
belts now.

Mr. Kennedy is here. He says he has a big mouth but no one can shut
it for him because he's Mr. Kennedy. Kennedy.

Mr. Kennedy vs. Snitsky

Wow, this could be bad. Kennedy tries a kick to the thigh but when
that doesn't work, they lock up, go to the corner and break. Kennedy
comes off the top but gets caught and beat down in the corner. Scoop
slam by Snitsky connects, as does an elbow drop for 1. Snitsky locks
in a bear hug, which Kennedy fights out off, only to run into another
one. He breaks it again and runs into a shoulder tackle. Snitsky
misses a leg drop and Kennedy dodges a clothesline to take out the
knee. Dropkick to the knee by Kennedy, followed up by the facewash in
the corner. Chop block now by Kennedy gets a long 2 count. Snitsky
pulls Kennedy into a clothesline. He tries for the pumphandle slam,
Kennedy slides out of it, kicks the knee and hits the Mic Check for 3!

Winner: Mr. Kennedy

My Review: Whew! Kennedy went over, should've happened last week but
oh well happened this week and Kennedy is getting better and better
each week we see him. JUST NEEDS TO BE CHAMPION ALREADY!

Backstage, Todd Grisham is with Santino. Santino's going to hurt
Piper. It's going to hurt worse than a coconut to the head.

Mickie James thanks John Cena. She says she's going out with her
brother and his girlfriend after the show and asks Cena to tag along.
He jokes around but eventually agrees. He says if you go out with
him, it can get pretty wild. Mickie says she can do wild. She's in
action next.

Melina and Beth Phoenix vs. Mickie James and Maria

Maria and Melina lock up and Maria hits a gutbuster early. Mickie in
and they work a double splits/leg sweep. Mickie gets a 2 that Beth
breaks up. Mickie sends Melina into Phoenix but Melina gets a jack-
knife roll-up for 2. Melina wants a tag, but Beth is upset and
leaves. Mickie hits a neckbreaker on Melina for 3.

Winners: Maria and Mickie James

My Review: hmm I don't know what to say about this match other than
for once Mickie is beating the ugly divas. oh I'm sorry I forgot it's
cause Ashley is in a bit of trouble with the big boys known as the
FBI. oh well Mickie being champ either way is cool with me, just
needs to have better matches and if they are trying to turn Melina
face you can not in no way shape or form turn an ugly diva face!
unless she's a bodybuilder and is dating the WWE Champ (chyna and HHH
8 years ago) other than that it's just not possible.

72% of fans think Shawn Michaels has been telling the truth about his
knee injury.

Chris Jericho is here. He shows us footage of Michaels injuring his
knee at Backlash against Batista. Jericho says he didn't buy it
because he saw the look in Shawn's eyes at Backlash and has been
telling everyone who will listen that Shawn's a fake. But last week,
something happened that changed his mind. We see footage of last
week's tag match. This time, he saw the pain on Shawn's face when he
kicked John Morrison. He was wrong. He wants to tell Shawn he's
sorry. Jericho would understand if Shawn wanted to call off their
match at Judgment Day and says he should because Jericho doesn't want
to face Shawn with a bad wheel. Shawn Michaels is out now, limping.
Jericho won't let Michaels get a word in, so Shawn says he's not the
one who needs to apologize. Shawn says for the first time in his
career, he feigned an injury. He's not hurt. Jericho's not buying it.
He thinks he's playing mind games. Shawn told everybody he would do
whatever it takes to win, and Jericho was right; he's not hurt.
Jericho says he's starting to insult his intelligence. Jericho knows
that he's hurt and it doesn't matter what Shawn says, or what he
does… SWEET CHIN MUSIC! "Trust me when I tell you; I'm not hurt."

My Review:Oh my god a complete swerve on a live raw! this hasn't
happened in 3 years! wow it's a miracle!  course bet it won't happen
again for a long, long time. cause well it is WWE after all. Y2J vs
HBK is going to be good even  if it will be given less time than a
boring HHH match.

"Take It All" by Zididada is the official Judgment Day theme song.

Jeff Hardy gets the biggest pop of the night so far! He's back. It
feels good to be back. He never wanted to be a way, but he made a
mistake and he paid for it. Now he's back, he has a lot of things to
do. Like… his mic cuts off and William Regal is here. He says no one
wants to hear him and he will be punished for his sins by facing this
man…

Jeff Hardy vs. Umaga

Dropkick through the ropes is followed up by a plancha over the top
and down goes Umaga. Thrust to the ribs of Jeff, followed up by Umaga
launching him into the barricade. Back in and a hard Irish whip sends
Jeff down. Massive uppercut by Umaga now. Umaga goes to the second
rope and connects with a headbutt. Umaga beats Jeff down in the
corner now and goes for the ASSALANCHE… but misses. WHISPER IN THE
WIND~! It gets 3!

Winner: Jeff Hardy

My Review: Wow another surprise on RAW! I am shocked! I had it
figured Jeff would job as more punishment for his mistake I mean Sabu
did so it was right to think Jeff would get the same treatment. but
he didn't and it's great to see him back!

Cryme Tyme vs. Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch

JTG and Cade start off. JTG slides out to hang with the fans. Back in
and Cade knocks JTG down. Murdoch in and it's clubberin' time.
Murdoch runs into a boot and in comes Shad. He runs Murdoch over with
a shoulder tackle, slams him and hits an elbow. Cade in and knocked
out again by Shad. JTG comes over the top with a sunset flip for 2
but runs into a boot. Cade in now and boots JTG in the face. Murdoch
back in but runs into a back elbow. Murdoch counters another sunset
flip and gets 3!

Winners: Cade and Murdoch

They hug in the ring and Cade has a mic. That's what he's talking
about. Maybe Murdoch's singing has something to do with it. Murdoch
sings their victory song. Cade nails Murdoch with a right hand!
Murdoch is out. Cade leaves.

My Review: I saw this coming but I acted surprised just so Raw could
be more historical with 3 surprises in one night. but really it was
clearly seen and well not much to mention. as far as the match goes
it was ok for what it was worth.

- We are shown the SmackDown Re-Bound

- Backstage Melina is talking to Jillian, Beth Phoenix approaches,
Melina asks why Beth left her? Beth says she left because last week
Melina cost her the Women's Title. Melina says it was an accident,
but Beth thinks it was because Melina knows she has a better chance
beating James than she does Phoenix. Melina attacks Beth but Beth
overpowers her by slamming her into lockers and beating on her on the
floor. Officials pull Beth off.

- J.R. and King run down the Judgment Day card.

- Backstage Todd Grisham interviews Randy Orton, Orton talked about
himself and says they same stuff he says every week.

Randy Orton vs. John Cena

Orton has new entrance music. A chant war begins, men are
chanting "Let's go Orton!", women and kids are chanting "Let's go
Cena!". Cena begins to get the advantage when William Regal decides
that the current referee is not fit to officiate this match, he is
replaced by JBL! Cena attacks JBL, Cena turns around into an RKO and
a fast count from JBL to lose the match. JBL and Orton attack Cena
until WWE Champion Triple H makes the save! JBL and Cena brawl into
the crowd whilst the steel cage lowers and surrounds Triple H and
Orton in the ring. They fight in the cage until Triple H slams Orton
into one of the sides, Orton slips through between the cage and the
ring to escape Trips. The WWE Champion climbs to the top of the cage
and stares down Orton to end the show.

My Review: Nice match however I clearly saw the JBL angle coming, I
mean its WWE bound to screw up the main event in some way. and yeah I
was cheering for Orton, I'm not a Ceanholic as he's not much to cheer
for. Orton is clearly the best heel in WWE right now as he doesn't
have a windowed GM helping him gain the title or whatever is going on
in bore land. Randy should be champ again soon and I hope it happens
Cena on the other hand, eh no way! please let Orton have a longer run.

Final Thoughts: Good Raw (for once) had some nice swerves (again for
once) but yet had the predictable issues. need to work on that (a
lot) but other than that better than last week and plus a fan could
go to the bathroom without risking injury from the Regal blackouts!
just 6 days away from Judgement Day and well I think its clear that
TNA has WWE beat in the PPV scene this month as WWE hardly did any
build up. maybe if they went old school and spaced out their PPVS
like they use to years ago maybe then they'd be worth the entire 34
to 40 bucks! but yet as I've said once about WWE I'm not holding my
breath on that one. I'm Chris saying have a good few days and I'll be
back with a review of Impact!

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The Wrestling Gazette
Monday May 12th 2008 - Issue No. 13
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From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [editor@...]

I am sorry for not putting out an issue since Thursday, I have been
out of town and there was no way to get an issue out. But we are back
now and today we have another review column by Chris Holloway.

I have given the web site a makeover, which it out
http://wrestlinggazette.com

If you fancy writing or contributing to the newsletter then drop me
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WWE News & Notes
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<> REY MYSTERIO NOT INJURED IN CHINA EARTHQUAKE

WWE have announced that Rey Mysterio was in China when the earthquake
hit. He was at a TV station in Xian and the building was evacuated.
He is not injured and will continue his tour as normal.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/83/]

<> MICKIE JAMES GETTING ASHLEY'S SPOT?

I have been told that the push that Mickie James is now enjoying was
scheduled to go to Ashley. If this is true then I wish she had been
exposed as an escort girl earlier!
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/84/]

<> HARDY BACK FROM SUSPENSION

Jeff Hardy's suspension ended over the weekend and he has apparently
been added to the upcoming tour of Mexico. It will only be a matter
of time before he return to TV.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/85/]

<> WRESTLEMANIA XXIV DVD

The WrestleMania XXIV DVD will be released on May 20th.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/86/]

<> RIC FLAIR DVD DETAILS

The Ric Flair DVD that WWE are going to release on July 8th looks
like it will contain some absolute gold.

Complete Matches

- Jack Brisco vs. Ric Flair - Mid-Atlantic  (8/18/82)
- 2 out of 3 Falls Match: Kerry Von Erich vs. Ric Flair - World Class
(8/24/82)
- Ric Flair vs. Harley Race - Mid-Atlantic (8/31/83)
- Ric Flair & The Andersons vs. Dusty Rhodes & Magnum TA & Manny
Fernandez (12/15/82)
- Sting vs. Ric Flair - NWA Clash of the Champions I
- Ric Flair vs. Terry Funk - NWA Great American Bash '89 PPV
- Ric Flair vs. Roddy Piper - 10/28/91 WWF at Madison Square Garden
- Ric Flair vs. Ricky Steamboat - WCW Spring Stampede 1994 PPV
- Steel Cage: Triple H vs. Ric Flair - WWE Taboo Tuesday 2005 PPV
- Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels - WWE Wrestlemania XXIV

Stories

Too Many Distractions
Buying Boots
Bleaching His Hair
Hanging with the Outlaws
Ric's Relationship with the Members of Evolution

Promos

- Limousine Drivin' Jet Flyin'
- Stylin & Profilin' – NWA World Championship Wrestling May 25, 1985
- Take a Ride on Space Mountain – NWA World Championship Wrestling
June 22, 1985
- The Boss – NWA World Championship Wrestling August 17, 1985
- Slick Ric – NWA World Championship Wrestling September 7, 1985
- Real Men Stay Up – NWA World Championship Wrestling September 21,
1985
- What's Causing All This – NWA World Championship Wrestling December
20, 1985
- Space Mountainettes – NWA World Championship Wrestling April 7, 1987
- Golden Spoon – NWA World Championship Wrestling November 13, 1987

Extras

Ric Flair receiving the Key to the City March 24, 2008
Ric Flair Tribute Video
Ric Flair's Raw Farewell Address
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/87/]

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TNA News & Notes
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- Kurt Angle announced on PPV last night that he had three cracked
vertebrae and two herniated discs in his neck. He is thought to be
out of action for at least a month.

<> TNA SACRIFICE PPV RESULTS

Quick results from last night's TNA PPV:

Team 3-D def. James Storm & Sting...Rhino & Christian Cage def.
Robert Roode & Booker T...LAX def. Matt Morgan & Kip James...Super
Eric & A.J. Styles def. B.G. James & Awesome Kong...Kaz won the
Terror Dome match...Team 3-D def. Christian & Rhino...LAX def. A.J.
Styles & Super Eric...Gail Kim def. Angelina Love, Velvet Sky, Rhaka
Khan, Salinas, Christy Hemme, ODB, Roxxi Laveaux, Jacqueline & Traci
Brooks...LAX def. Team 3-D...Samoa Joe def. Scott Steiner & Kaz...
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/88/]

<> UPDATE ON PETEY WILLIAMS

It looks like the broken orbital bone that Petey Williams suffered
recently will not keep him out of action that long, although it is
not currently known how long he will be out.

It can not be that long as he is not going to be stripped of the X-
Division championship.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/89/]

<> JARRETT WAITING FOR RETURN

Jeff Jarrett is waiting for the perfect time for his treturn to TNA.
He is ready to return but is waiting unil he can be put into a major
storyline, which might not be until the later stage of the year.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/90/]

<> TNA IMPACT MATCHES ANNOUNCED

TNA will be taping Thursday's Impact tonight at Universal Studios in
Orlando, Florida. The following matches have already been announced.

Awesome Kong Vs. Gail Kim

LAX Vs. The Motor City Machineguns

ODB & Roxxi Vs. Velvet Sky & Angelina Love.

They are also announcing that they will have an injury update on Kurt
Angle who injured his neck whilst wrestling in Japan recently.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/91/]

<> SUNNY SHOOTS HERSELF IN FOOT?

Apparently TNA were seriously considering bringing in Tammy 'Sunny'
Sytch and putting her in a major angle but this has now been scrapped
after a few TNA wrestlers went to a convention that she was present
at and came back with a negative report on her.

I have no idea what happened but if I hear anything I'll post it here.

If anyone knows what happened then let me know.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/92/]

<> TNA WRESTLERS OPEN MYSPACE PAGES

TNA wrestlers Kip James and Salinas have both opened MySpace pages.

www.myspace.com/tnakipjames.
www.myspace.com/funtimeshelly
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/93/]

- At the moment TNA have not explained why Cheerleader Melissa
competed under this name instead of Raisha Saaed at least night's PPV.

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Indy News & Notes
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- If anyone lives in Ireland, Rob Conway and Rene Dupree reunite as
La Resistance for Irish Whip Wrestling on June 14th in Tallaght,
Ireland

<> WARRIOR OPENS NEW WEB SITE

The Ultimate Warrior has opened a new web site that will air the
video of his return to the ring next month.

http://www.ultimatewarriortv.com/
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/94/]

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- Raw House Show East Lansing

Super Crazy def. Santino Marella...Cody Rhodes def.
Snitsky...Hardcore Holly def. "The Natural" Nick Nemeth...Cade &
Murdoch def. Cryme Tyme...Mickie James def. Beth Phoenix...Kane def.
Chavo Guerrero w/ Bam Neely...DX def. JBL & Umaga...
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/95/]

- Smackdown Results From Dayton, OH

Finlay w/ Hornswoggle & Jamie Noble def. the Edgeheads...Ted DiBiase,
Jr. def. Tommy Dreamer...Kofi Kingston def. Mike Knox...Victoria &
Natalya def. Michelle McCool & Cherry...CM Punk def. Shelton
Benjamin...The Big Show def. Mark Henry...Matt Hardy def. MVP...The
Miz & John Morrison def. Jesse & Festus...The Undertaker def. Edge...
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/96/]

- NWA Virginia from Saturday night in King and Queen, VA.

Victor Griff & Carlos Thomas def. Chris Dramin & Mike Vaughn...Phil
Brown def. Vulstag...Sean Denny & Scotty Blaze def. Preston Quinn &
Mike Booth...Tiger Blue & Logan Knight def. Krotch & Keith
O'Kiley...Grail def. Mark Bravura, Xsisris & Brandon Day..Adam Pearce
drew Damien Wayne in a 60:00 draw for the NWA title...

- IPW from Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday night:

Evie def. Brtenary...Pirates & Ninjas def. Curt Chaos & Brian St.
James...DVD def. Link Van Haggard...Kid Liger def. Danny Jacobs...Jon
King def. Commissioner Kool...Alfred Valentine drew Vinny
Dunn...Alexander def. Joseph Kinkade...Davey Deluxeo & Jordan
Invincible def. Dal Knox & Fire Ant...

- New England Pro Wrestling on Saturday night in Agawam, MA

Alumni Club def. John Futuro & Perry Von Vicious...Zak Static def.
Jeremy Leary...Kid Mikaze def. Kristian Frost, Furio Falcone and
Brian Anthony...Billy King def. Malice...Slyk Wagner Brown def.
Frankie Arion...College def. Scott Reed & Aaron Morrison...Kevin
Landry def. Brian Milonas...Chicken def. Stretcher McGuirk...Antonio
Thomas def. Bobby Fish...Mike Lynch def. Jeremy Leary...

- ECWA from Saturday night in Newark, DE:

Glen Osbourne def. Ace Darling...Logans def. Nigerian
Nightmares...Manager Magnum won Spring Olympiad...Frederick of
Hollywood def. Mega...Prince Nana def. Loca Vida...Chase Del Monte
def. Scott Wright...Leather n Lace def. Heavyweights...Aden Chambers
& Travis Blake def. Valedictorians...Green Team def. Chick Magnets...

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My Impact Review
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By Chris [email: chris@...]

Opening Segment: Dueces Wild
Jim Cornette is in the ring to make an announcement about the Deuces
Wild tag tournament, and he brings out all of the 8 singles wrestlers
who will be thrown into tag teams at ringside. The tag partners are
going to be picked at random out of a bowl, the first pick is Sting,
who then steps in the ring and draws the name of his partner out of
the bowl…. James Storm! Sting and James Storm will be tag partners
going into Sacrifice. Storm runs in the ring and says he doesn't want
to be friends or partners with Sting, and doesn't want to tag with a
guy whose mother let him play with makeup. Sting lays him out in the
ring and sends Storm heading up the ramp. Cornette books Sting vs.
Storm for TONIGHT on Impact in a No DQ match.

My Review: Nice opening segment and nice tag team concept, may be
weird but least TNA is doing something with the long historic
division known as tag team, WWE is letting it die with no remorse!

In The Parking Lot: Jeremy Borash, Scott Steiner & Kurt Angle
Steiner's limo pulls up and JB is ready to interview him. Steiner
says tonight him and Angle will co-exist at one to eliminate Samoa
Joe. Kurt Angle then pulls up and walks over to say that he and Scott
will co-exist for one night and one night only. Petey Williams and
Rhaka Khan are at Steiner's side as Kurt walks away and we go to
commercial.

Petey Williams vs. Curry Man vs. Johnny Devine vs. Shark Boy vs.
Consequences Creed vs. Jimmy Rave
Johnny Devine was in for a while, he had a nice exchange with Creed
and then hit a cool springboard DDT on Curry Man. Shark Boy gets the
tag and dominates Devine and Jimmy Rave until Petey Williams tags
himself in and takes Shark Boy out by slingshotting himself over the
top rope for a version of the Codebreaker. Devine is in, goes for the
450 splash on Shark Boy but Shark Boy moves out of the way and tags
in Curry Man. Curry Man cleans house and gets a 2-count on Jimmy Rave
after a cross-body. Petey Williams slingshots himself over the top
rope to the outside where he catches Curry Man in mid-air with a
hurricanrana! Creed tosses Shark Boy out of the ring into a pile of
bodies then does a huge flipping suicide dive over the top rope onto
everyone at ringside. Back in the ring, Petey hits the Canadian
Destroyer on Creed, then goes for it on Curry Man but Jimmy Rave
comes up and hits that Shining Wizard that breaks Petey's jaw (or
whatever it was he broke) that we've been reading about in the news
on 24Wrestling.com. Jimmy Raves hits his finisher on Curry Man after
a little help from Lance Hoyt for the 1-2-3.

Winner: Jimmy Rave

This was a good match and I'm glad TNA is still making this division
strong, just can we please do without Curry Man? oh I'm sorry I
forgot that's Christopher Daniels now after that lame Money in the
bank rip off match a few months ago. (Feast of Fire match)  that now
made him be "fired"

Backstage: JB and Sting
Sting is backstage talking about his match with James Storm tonight,
saying tonight they're going to beat each other up, then they're
going to beat each other up some more, and they'll work out whatever
they need to work out to become the tag team champs at Sacrifice.
Sting says some weird stuff, but damn he makes it sound good.

Video Package: LAX & Hector Guerrero
A video package highlighting the careers of LAX is shown, without any
footage of Konan. There's some new footage of their meetings with
Hector Guerrero.

Backstage: Jim Cornette & the Knockouts
Cornette is backstage addressing the Knockouts who are upset over the
head-shaving stipulation at Sacrifice. Cornette says they are "making
more static than a $2 I-Pod," and he doesn't want them to think of
him an their enemy, but more of a father figure, "especially you" as
he points to Angelina. He sets up the Sacrifice Immunity match
tonight on Impact, where the winner will be immune from getting her
head shaved at Sacrifice.

My Review: WHAT?! ok some might have gotten this idea, but I don't, I
mean Jim said runner up would have her head shaved? um isn't that the
person who doesn't win the ladder match or the last one eliminated in
the battle royal to make it two left? I'm confused!

Backstage: Team 3D vs. Christian & Rhino vs. LAX
Team 3D and Christian & Rhino are facing off backstage. Brother Ray
says that Team 3D has been beating their asses for the last ten
years. A brawl breaks out and they are fighting all over the
backstage area until LAX comes out and lays them all down. Hernandez
hits a Border Toss on Christian through a table. Homicide grabs the
camera and says they are the favorites to win at Sacrifice, and they
are the future of TNA.

My Review: Personality I'm tired of LAX I never liked them, most fans
are going to boo me on this but I'm rooting for either team 3D  or
Rhino and Cage to win.

Sacrifice Immunity: Gail Kim vs. ODB vs. Christy Hemme vs. Rhaka Khan
vs. Velvet Sky vs. Angelina Love vs. Salinas vs. Jacqueline vs. Roxxi
Laveaux
Whoever removes the barber sheers from the 10-foot poll on the side
of the ring will gain immunity for the head-shaving match at
Sacrifice on Sunday. Traci is first to go for the pole. Gail Kim
tries to take her down but Traci grabs her head and does a flying
bulldog off the tope rope bringing Gail down to the mat. ODB is close
but Salinas pushes her down all the way to ringside then hits a
tornado DDT on Roxxi into the ring. Christy goes for the FFG off the
top rope but ODB moves. Traci once again goes for the pole but ODB
catches her does a fallaway slam off the second rope. Roxxi hits the
Voodoo Drop on Salinas. Christy goes up the pole for the sheers but
ODB and Gail Kim climb the ropes for a superplex. Velvet and Angelina
then get under ODB and Gail Kim for the powerbomb which results in a
pyramid move that lays out Christy, ODB and Gail. Jacqueline tosses
Velvet and Angelina out of the ring then goes for the sheers but ODB
powerbombs her off the turnbuckle. Gail Kim runs up the turnbuckle
and grabs the sheers to win the match and WILL NOT be getting her
head shaved at Sacrifice.

Winner: Gail Kim

My Review: Nice match and I'm glad TNA ACTUALLY has a women's
division instead of future or past playmates like WWE! (Except For
Mickie James)

Backstage: Joe & Nash
Joe cuts a promo on Steiner and Angle, and how much the world title
means to him. Joe walks away and Nash says that it's going to take a
lot more than strength to beat Joe, it's going to take brains…. Is
anyone else sensing subtle hints that Nash is trying to take out Joe
and get the title for himself sometime down the line?

No DQ: James Storm vs. Sting
Sting immediately starts things off running down to James Storm at
ringside and tossing him over the guard rail into the crowd. Sting
beats Storm all through the crowd until Storm is able to climb up on
some sort of platform and dive off onto Sting. Sting finally regains
some control and throws James Storm through a wall in the Impact
Zone. Sting tosses Storm back to ringside where Storm tags a chug of
beer and sprays it in the eyes of Sting to get the upper hand. Storm
sets up a table in the corner of the ring and goes right back to work
on Sting. He goes to whip Sting into the table but Sting reverses and
clotheslines him. He goes to follow up with a splash off the top rope
but Storm moves. Storm misses a Superkick on Sting and hits the ref.
Sting locks on the Scorpion Death Lock, Jacqueline comes down with a
chair to hope out Cowboy. Storm hits an enzigiri then nails Sting
with the chair for a 2-count. Sting ducks a clothesline and hits the
Stinger Splash followed up by a splash off the top rope onto Storm
for a 2-count. Sting hits the Scorpion Death Drop but instead of
going for the pin he lays Storm across the table and hits the Stinger
Splash right through the table! He again doesn't go for the pin and
instead hits ANOTHER Scorpion Death Drop for the 1-2-3.

Winner: Sting

My Review: Great great match! Sting is my all time favorite legends
wrestler (not meaning to say he's old) and I'm glad he's in a good
feud with someone that is complimentary to him.

Backstage: JB and Kip James
Kip James runs down his accolades and says he will win tag team gold
once again. He says he made DX, not the redneck, not Waltman, not
the "I'm glad I still have a heart beat kid", not the "huge nosed,
water-spitting, piece of….."

My Review: Good promo but I'm just sick of WWE rejects whining! maybe
Bret Hart should sign with TNA, he's the biggest whiner in wrestling!

In The Ring: Cornette announces Dueces Wild team
Matt Morgan and Kip James will be partners at Sacrifice. Morgan tells
Kip to SUCK IT and a brawl breaks out. Cornette says "Let them
fight!" The bell rings and we're off.

Matt Morgan vs. Kip James
The bell rings and security clears the ring as Kip and Morgan duke it
out. Lots of big power moves in this short match. Morgan hits the
scissor kick for the 1-2-3.

Winner: Matt Morgan

My Review: (Um Hunny I'm going to get some Nachos and popcorn what
would you like?) yeah it was that lame!

Backstage: BG James speaks
He talks about his potential partners for Sacrifice. He says Booker T
has the dread locks, he used to rock them back in the day but they
don't look good on an old fat white guy. Robert Roode is rich and
good looking, he is broke and D-O-G-G ugly. He says Awesome Kong is
the only way he is going to look good.

Backstage: JB with Steiner & Angle
Scott has some heated words for Kurt Angle with Petey and Rhaka at
his side. Scott says TNA needs two pure-bred athletes going for the
TNA title, not some fat ass like Samoa Joe. They get into a shoving
match and Petey breaks them up. Petey says the reason they don't get
along is because they're too much alike. Petey says they only need 10
minutes to break Joe down for Sacrifice. He breaks out some Steiner
Arithmetic and says it might only take 66.66% of that time.

Scott Steiner & Kurt Angle vs. Samoa Joe & Kevin Nash
Joe finally got a new intro video. Nash and Kurt start off. Nash is
on the offensive early on and hits the Snake Eyes on Kurt followed up
by a clothesline for a 2-count. Joe gets the tag and goes to work on
Kurt in the corner. Big Kev gets tagged back in but Kurt hits the eye
rake and tags in Scott who gets caught by a big boot from Kev. The
ref is trying to restrain Kurt and Scott takes the opportunity to hit
a low-blow on Kev and knock Joe off the apron. Steiner goes right to
the knees of Kev to keep him down. Steiner lays him out with a big
clothesline and tags in Kurt who drops Kev with a back-suplex for a 2-
count. Joe finally gets the tag, but the ref doesn't see it. Joe runs
in and lays out Joe and Kurt anyway. He hits a big flying elbow on
Scott in the corner and drops Kurt with a big running powerslam.
Steiner catches Joe from behind with an elbow which allows Kurt to
grab him for the Olympic Slam. Kev then goes for a chokeslam on Kurt
but Steiner hits Kev with the lead pipe when the ref is busy with
Joe. Kurt hits the Olympic Slam and is getting ready for the ankle
lock, but Steiner slides in and steals the 1-2-3 on Kev before Kurt
can turn around.

Winners: Scott Steiner & Kurt Angle

After the match, Scott is posing on the turnbuckle and Kurt runs up
behind up and throws him down with the Olympic Slam. Kurt locks
Steiner in the ankle lock and he taps out in the middle of the ring
as Impact goes off the air.

My Review: I started to not watch this seeing as how Kurt bores me to
death and Scott doesn't help matters but yet Big Kevin Nash kept my
interest, sucks he had to job to an old man Ric Flair hater! oh and
he's also a whiner who lies! hello you were never world champ in WWE
thanks to HHH so get your facts before cutting a bogus promo!  Hope
Joe wins he deserves to still be Champ course anyone does except for
Angle and Steiner.

Final Thoughts: Great Impact! TNA is really trying while WWE just
gets more lame each week! guess we know who cares about the fans more
now don't we?  TNA is really doing good just need to push the main
event and X division scenes better. other than that they are great
and making a real difference in the wrestling business. I'll be back
next week for Raw until then have a great weekend!

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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.

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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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<> 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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Wednesday May 7th 2008 - Issue No. 11
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From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [editor@...]

I got a brand new super fast computer today so I've spent the day
fiddling around with it while everyone else was outside enjoying
Great Britain's one week of sunshine a year.

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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<> WWE STAR ASSAULTED OUTSIDE BAR

There are reports circulating that Shane Helms was assaulted outside
the N&N Sports Bar in Smithfield, NC yesterday by an associate of his
called Dustin Curtis Narron.

Apparently there was some form of altercation outside the bar and
Helms was slapped in the face by Narron, 29, of Selma. Helms called
police who arrived and arrested Narron about an hour after the
incident.

He was eventually released on $500 bail pending his court appearance
on the charges.

There will be more on this as we get it.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/54/]

<> RAW RATING

Monday's Raw did a rating of 3.2 which is down from last week's 3.3
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/55/]

<> ASHLEY MASSARO UPDATES HER BLOG

Ashley Massaro has posted a new blog on her MySpace account and I
really do wish I had not read it because I fear it has killed part of
my brain.

"Damn...all I can say is wow.  Youys are mega supportive and I
friggin love you for it.  I consider everyone of you a friend and
appreciate every last single message and believe me i've read them
all you guys ROCK!!!!! HARD!!!!!  So thanks for that.  Seriously.  I
love you."

No mention of the recent escort revelations so I can only assume that
she is hoping it will quietly go away.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/56/]

<> 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin Interview

The Times Of India have an interview on their web site with 'Stone
Cold' Steve Austin discussing many aspects of his career both in
wrestling and acting.

The entire interview can be viewed by the link below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/57/]

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TNA News & Notes
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<> TNA WORLD X-CUP UPDATE

TNA have sent word out that wrestlers from Dragon Gate, New Japan and
CMLL will be taking part in the TNA World X-Cup tournament.

In the past TNA have come across problems when booking a collection
of wrestlers from different promotions in other countries for one
show, hopefully they will be able to do this without too much hassle
as it is a decent concept.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/58/]

<> PETEY WILLIAMS INJURY UPDATE

The injury that Petey Williams picked up during the taping last week
is believed to be a broken orbital bone, he broke it in a match
against Jimmy Rave. Some feared he had broken his jaw.

Apparently backstage Williams started to get upset because he does
not currently have health insurance but souces say that he was told
to go to hospital and TNA will cover the bill. If thye do this will
be very kind of them, they have left injured wrestlers out in the
cold in the past.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/59/]

<> KURT ANGLE TO HOST REALITY PILOT SHOW

Kurt Angle is being lined up to host a new SpikeTV reality series
pilot called Caught in the Action. I'm not sure what the show will be
about but I'm guessing it will consist of showing footage of people
doing stupid things on camera.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/60/]

- During a recent radio show interview with World Wrestling Insanity
Terry Funk said that the reason he has not appeared in TNA yet is
because it is too far to travel.

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Indy News & Notes
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<> SCOTT STEINER INTERVIEW

Scott Steiner shows what a classy guy he is by ripping into Ric Flair
and taking great enjoyment in telling the presenter of the
Stranglehold radio show lots of stories that involve Flair being
publically humiliated.

The interview can be downloaded from the link below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/61/]

<> UPDATE ON RVD'S WIFE

Rob and Sonya Van Dam posted the following message to their fans on
Van Dam's official website at www.robvandam.com.

Hello everybody. We want everyone to know that Sonya's surgery went
well and she's back home recovering now. I've had her home for one
week and after a few miserable days, she's making her comeback. The
misery was due to what they called "post-operation illis".

After the surgery to remove part of her colon and attach the loose
ends, her body took a few extra days to swell intensely, which caused
bruising and a lot of discomfort- to say the least. We got her
checked out and soon afterwards, swelling went down and everything
has been getting better day by day. At this point, we don't know what
kind of therapy treatment we're facing but whatever they say to do-
we'll do it.

We really appreciate all the support that you have been sending our
way. The love, prayers, and positive energy made it all the way, as
Sonya and I read every comment on my Myspace together and received
the attended lift.

All the phone calls, texts, emails and other genuine, straight
hearted messages mean a lot to both of us.

Now let me grab Sonya for you. SONYA...?

"Once again you fans have been amazing during challenging times. I
still have the cards that I received from the jet-ski accident and I
can never forget all the kind wishes. Your personal stories have
given me strength in the knowledge that I am in no way alone in this
battle, when it can be difficult to keep spirits up. I want to thank
all the friends, family and fans that are going through this with
us." - ---SVD

We will have an update for everyone at the end of the week. Cards can
be sent in care of:

Dominion Distribution
7224 Muholland Drive
Los Angeles, Ca 90068

Please do not send flowers to this address.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/62/]

<> ULTIMATE WARIOR UPDATE

Ultimate Warrior will be training with Rob Van Dam to help work off
the years of ring rust in time for his return match against Orlando
Jordan in Spain for NWE.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/63/]

<> LARRY ZBYSZKO'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY RELEASED TODAY

For anyone who likes reading wrestling books, Larry Zbyszko's long
awaited autobiography titled Adventures in Larryland! has been
released today and you can buy it from ECW Pess right now.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/64/]

- Hip hop singer Kid Sister has named her new album Koko B. Ware.
Apparently it is after the former WWF favourite.

- For the record Terri Runnels does not have an official MySpace
page. Apparently someone has set one up and is pretending to be her.
Almost as sad as those losers who pop into chat rooms and pretend to
be WWE wrestlers popping in for a chat.

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Wrestling Show Results
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- MARYLAND CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING DUNDALK, MD (May 4th)

- ECW TV Report - 6-05-08

You can read a full report on the web site by clicking the link below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/65/]

- Smackdown TV Report

You can read a full report on the web site by clicking the link below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/66/]

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The Wrestling Gazette
Tuesday May 6th 2008 - Issue No. 10
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From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [editor@...]

Today we have a new writer joining us, his name is Chris and he will
be reviewing RAW and TNA Impact evey week and also giving his own
opinions on the shows. I'm sure you'll enjoy it, his Raw review
column can be found in today's edition of the newsletter.

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

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Editor
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WWE News & Notes
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<> MORE ON MICHAEL HAYES

It looks like it is getting worse and worse for poor old Michael
Hayes, it has emerged that he is not just racist towards black
wrestlers but is also routinely racist against Indian people as
well. Ranjin Singh and The Great Khali (why the hell would you be
racist to a man who could snap you in half?) have also suffered
racial slurs at the hands (or should that be mouth) of Hayes.

Apparently Ranjin Singh has tried to laugh it off in the past but
people who have witnessed the incidents say it is obvious that he is
deeply hurt by these remarks and often feels intimidated and
frightened when Hayes is throwing these racist remarks around.

Some have even tried to condone what Hayes has done by saying that
Hayes does not say them in a way to cause malice, it is just his way
of mucking about.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/36/]

<> TRISH STRATUS NOT RETURNING TO WWE

Just to nip this in the bud, Trish's appearance on Raw last night
was just a one-off deal so that she could plug her new travel show
on a the Travel Channel.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/37/]

<> ANOTHER UPDATE ON ASHLEY MASSARO

The Bella Models website may not be in operation anymore but thanks
to the wonders of the World Wide Web their archive cache files can
still be accessed and one of the pages has Ashley Massaro listed and
demanding $25,000. This "Ashley Massaro" is from New York, WWE's
Ashley Massaro is also from New York.

Massaro is still denying that this is her.

I just find it incredibly difficult to believe that there are two
people with the name (Massaro does not sound like a common name to
me so Ashley Massaro must reduce the odds even further) living in
the same part of New York who look almost identical.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/38/]

<> WWE TO LAUNCH NEW VIDEO GAME

WWE will apparently be launching a new video game next year called
WWE Legends of Wrestlemania.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/39/]

<> MAYWEATHER NOT GIVEN $20M

During a recent conference call WWE Chief Operating Officer Michael
Sileck admitted to investors that the company did not pay Floyd
Mayweather $20 million a they had publically stated.

They also announced that they would be holding 80 international
events this year, this is five more than last year.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/40/]

<> WRESTLEMANIA BUYRATE LOWER THAN EXPECTED

The buyrates for WrestleMania are in and they do not look good for
WWE.

The company were expecting a buyrate in the region of 1.4 million
but the buyrate was announced as 1,058,000 which is not only way
below their pedicted amount but is also around 150,000 down from
last year's WrestleMania.

Despite the $5.00 price increase the company pulled in less money
than last year also, $23.8 million.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/41/]

<> WWE REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FINANCE RESULTS

World Wrestling Entertainment officials have every reason to have
huge grins on their faces today after they released the financial
results of the first three months of the year and it has been the
best period in the companies long history.

They grossed $162.6 million which is almost $50m higher than the
same time last year. After tax they turned $19.5m profit.

The full breakdown can be found via the link below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/42/]

<> WHAT SIDE IS DH SMITH ON?

It seems that just a few people have started to notice that DH Smith
does not seem to know if he is meant to be playing a heel or a
babyface at the moment. He seems to be jumping from one side to the
other depending on who he is facing that week....
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/43/]

<> UPDATE ON BIG DADDY V

Big Daddy V has been told by officials that he needs to lose a
considerable amount of weight before they will even think of putting
him back on TV.

He was pulled off TV recenty due to health concerns over his growing
obesity problem.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/44/]

<> BOUTS ADDED TO JUDGEMENT DAY

John Cena Vs. JBL and Shawn Michaels Vs. Chris Jericho have been
added to the show. It looks like you can add Mr. Kennedy Vs. William
Regal to the show as well.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/45/]

<> The Great Khali Interview

BBC's web site has an interview up with The Great Khali. Which can
be read by clicking the link below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/46/]

<> Chris Jericho Interview

Chris Jericho was a guest on the Main Event Radio. He talks about
his return to the WWE and a few other topics. You can see the recap
by clicking the link below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/47/]
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TNA News & Notes
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<> TNA HOUSE SHOW ARTICLE

The Barre Montpelier Times Argus in Vermont features a piece on
TNA's house show in the market this weekend, which you can check out
at the link below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/48/]

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Indy News & Notes
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<> 'SUPERSTAR' BILLY GRAHAM IN HOSPITAL

'Superstar' Billy Graham was hospitalised yesterday due to injuring
his back after falling in his hotel bathroom. He was forced to miss
a New York public appearance but should be able to make the one
scheduled for today.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/49/]

<> LOU ALBANO RETIRING

Captain Lou Albano is apparently making his final appearance before
retiring from the business. He will be on the NWS show on May 16th
in Kenilworth, NJ.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/50/]

- Colt Cabana turned 28 today. Happy birthday you whacky son of a
gun!

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Wrestling Show Results
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- MARYLAND CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING DUNDALK, MD (May 4th)


JB & LK def. Aden Chambers & Shawn Patrick...Bruiser def. Danny
Doring...Ghetto Mafia def. Ryan McBride, Teddy Stigma, Johnny
Hardwick & Zachary Shane...ODB def. Kylie Pierce...Josh Daniels &
Ruckus def. T.J. Cannon & Bruce Maxwell...Tim Donst & Drew Gulak
def. Ramblin Rich & Jimmy Jannetty...Champ Champaign def. Earl the
Pearl...James Storm def. Champ Champagne...Corporal Punishment,
Balls Mahoney, Adam Flash & Danny Doring def. Bruiser, Zachary
Shane, Joey Matthews & Christian York.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/51/]

- ANDERSON BROTHERS TAG TOURNAMENT (May 5th)

Bobby & Dillon Eaton def. Cruel Connection...Ethan Cage & Jimmy Jack
Funk Jr. def. Ricky Morton & Charlie Dreamer...Jason Jones & Black
Scorpion def. Barbarian & Jake Manning...George South Sr. & Jr. def.
Los Medicos Atlanticos...Cage & Funk Jr. def. Eatons...South Jr. &
Sr def. Jones & Scorpion...South Jr. & Sr. def. Cage & Funk Jr. with
Brad Anderson (Gene's son) as referee.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/52/]

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My Raw Review
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By Chris [email: chris@...]

Opening Segment: Vince, Regal, Kennedy & HHH In The Ring Vince comes
out to kick off the show by telling everyone that he 100% endorses
William Regal as RAW's GM. This brings out Regal himself who steps
into the ring and asks the fans if they respect him. He says they
don't have to like him, but they will respect him, and he will turn
off the lights at his discretion as seen last week. The fans
chant "Regal Sucks" so Regal delivers on his threat and tells the
guys in the back to turn off the lights. The lights the arena go
dark, JR and King are still talking, you can see Regal in the ring
from the crowd's camera flashes. Regal says tonight's show will
continue, but we may not be able to see it, and if he continues to
be disrespected he will turn the lights off.... KENNEDY! Regal is
interrupted by Kennedy's music as Mr. Kennedy makes his way out to
the ring. Kennedy says if Regal wants respect, all he has to do is
face him one on one in the ring tonight. Regal says that he is
Kennedy's superior, and he will prove it by booking Mr. Kennedy in a
match against Kane, John Morrison, The Miz, CM Punk, Chavo, and….
Scratch that, the ENTIRE ECW roster. HHH's music hits and The Game
makes his way down to the ring. HHH says he wants to congratulate
William Regal on his new position of power, and offer him some
friendly advice. He says Regal can't make mistakes now, and cutting
his match off last week was a mistake. Regal changes the main event
to Kennedy & HHH vs. The entire ECW roster!

My Review: Good opening segment however I hate that they were
promoting ECW when their announcer if you can call him that,
(Adamle) SUCKS!

Regal is doing fine in his position however I am sure it will soon
be more annoying than when Booker T was "King" but overall nice
segment and I like that Kennedy is now face, just wish he was
Intercontinental Champ! Dude seriously has great mic skills and has
only won one title!

Lumberjack Match for WWE Women's Title: Mickie James def. Beth
Phoenix
Beth starts off in control, knocking Mickie down to the mat with a
shoulder block then tossing her outside for the lumberjills. Mickie
rolls back in the ring just to get slammed down by Beth for a 2-
count while the lumberjills all fight at ringside. Mickie finally
starts to come back after a dropkick and some elbows to the face.
Mickie goes up to the top turnbuckle and goes flying off for a cross
body block on Beth for a 2-count. All of the lumberjills are
fighting at ringside and have the ref distracted. The match ends
when Melina accidentally hits Beth with the Women's Title Belt among
all the confusion and Mickie rolls her up for the 1-2-3.

Winner: Mickie James

My Review: I like the divas but I hate the matches! Trish was right
when she said WWE's divas are being used poorly. Mickie is a good
Women's champ and Beth is a nice rival for her but the other divas
seem so rehearsed. course Wrestling is rehearsed before each show.
but you don't have show that it is!

Backstage: Regal & Jericho
Regal is talking to Chris Jericho about how he thinks Shawn Michaels
is faking his knee injury. Regal books Chris Jericho & Shawn
Michaels vs. The Miz & Morrison.

My Review: Good to see Jericho back but I really feel he shouldn't
be wasted in another feud with HBK, I like both guys and their 2003
feud was good but as most would say to Canadians LET'S MOVE ON!

Backstage: Trevor Murdoch sings
Trevor Murdoch is backstage singing when TRISH STRATUS walks in out
of nowhere, and is followed by RON SIMMONS…. DAMN! Back at ringside,
J.R. talks about Simmons being inducted into the College Football
Hall Of Fame and some highlights from his time with the Seminoles
are shown.

My Review:  I don't know where this is going with Trevor but least
he's being used and not tossed out. oh and TRISH WAS LOOKING HOT!

Backstage: Randy Orton speaks
Orton is backstage with Todd Grisham talking about beating HHH at
Judgment Day.

My Review: I don't remember exactly what Orton said but it was good
nonetheless. and wow Judgement Day 2 weeks away Oh my I can't wait!
(sarcasm)

Handicap Match: Paul & Katie Birchill vs. John Cutler
Before the match, William Regal says he wants Jim Ross' mic cut off.
He says tonight he wants a man who has also been disrespected since
coming to WWE... Mike Adamle! Mike runs down the ramp giving the
thumbs up and high-fiving fans. JR walks away and Mike takes his
seat. John Cutler got a huge pop since he's from Toronto but Paul
and Katie dominated the entire match. Paul does the Curbstomp and
Katie pins for the 1-2-3.

Winner: Paul & Katie Birchill

My Review: Match wasn't bad, but man was  Adamle's announcing ever
bad! its not a handicap match anymore! What the Hell! I hope WWE
fires this guy cause he's worse than Coach and that is a bad thing!
I mean last week he got a ref's name wrong! and he sees him
backstage before the show!  I might be a little shy if I was to ever
be on camera but I'm sure I could do a lot better job than this
clown. 3 million dollars is what he's being paid and he sucks!
PLEASE GIVE ME A BREAK! this guy is the number one reason The mute
option on the TV remote was invented.

Chris Jericho & Shawn Michaels def. The Miz & Morrison
Michaels makes his entrance last, limping heavily down to the ring.
Jericho starts things off in control against Miz. Jericho knocks him
down with an elbow and follows up with a vertical suplex. Morrison
gets the tag and gets some offense in on Jericho but Jericho drops
him and goes for the Walls Of Jericho! Miz looks like he's about to
break it up so Jericho springboards off the middle rope and kicks
the Miz out to ringside. As soon as Jericho gets up Morrison hits
him with a spinning heel kick. Jericho comes back nad hits the
facebuster on Morrison, then when Miz tries to come in he catches
him and locks in the Walls Of Jericho! Morrison breaks it up and
knocks HBK off the apron. Morrison lifts up Jericho but HBK rolls
back in and hits the Sweet Chin Musiic on Morrison out of nowhere!
Jericho springboards off the middle rope with the Lionsault for the
1-2-3!

Winners: Jericho & Michaels

My Review: Where the heck was the story that Jericho thinks HBK is
faking, I mean you think he could've tagged him in to find out. but
he didn't so what was the point of having HBK say he'd do his best?
WWE's logic once again un understandable! oh and Morrison and Miz
for sure are the lamest tag team champs ever! but wait their tag
belts are bogus as the raw tag belts have more prestige. (dating
back to 1958)  so it fits!

Randy Orton def. CM Punk
Orton lays down Punk with a couple shoulder blocks and follows up
with a headlock. Punk gets in a little offense and hits Orton with
some kicks to the leg and shoulders. He whips Orton into the corner
and hits a knee to the face for a 2-count. He hits Orton with
another spinning heel kick but then William Regal comes out and
turns off the lights and declares this match officially over. We go
to commercial.

Winner: No contest

My Review: Nice match for whatever it was worth. hate the fact that
they are having Regal turn the lights off, I mean you think fans
will actually want to come see a show if they won't get to see the
good match ups and more of the boring ones. can you say REFUND! sure
Wrestling is fake but this is totally bogus! and what if a fan has
to go to the bathroom them stairs hurt! THINK VINCE THINK! oh wait
that's not your strong point as your company has been lame for about
7 years. alas the ECW/WCW invasion angle.

Carlito's Cabana: Roddy Piper and Santino face off
Carlito is in the ring showing footage of Roddy Piper & Santino's
exchange last week on RAW. Carlito says he's going to clear the air
right now, and introduces his guest, Roddy Piper. Carlito says that
Piper took things too far last week by slapping Santino in the face.
Piper says "Listen Buckwheat, my whole life I've taken it too far."
He says another guy may have turned the other cheek, or insulted him
back, but not him. Piper says he beat Mr. T, he beat Hogan and he
beat cancer. He says he doesn't have time to play nice with the
Super Mario Brother. Carlito says Piper is lucky that he wasn't
there, because he would have slapped Piper back. Santino's music
hits and he makes his way out to the ring. Santino says Carlito
doesn't have to lay a hand on him, because he's got Piper taken care
of. Santino says it took Piper 8 years to become Intercontinental
Champ, and Santino did it his first night with the company. Piper
says "First of all, what you need to do, is get a designated driver
baby!" Whooaaa!

Cody Rhodes comes out and tries to calm things down, and even though
Hardcore Holly isn't here tonight, he says he knows two guys who are
dying to meet the Hot Rod. Cryme Tyme comes out and chases off
Santino and Carlito. They celebrate with Roddy Piper in the ring as
we go to commercial.

My Review: Nice segment although I can't stand Carlito nor Santino!
both are more annoying than Hulk Hogan "telling you" to live clean
when in fact he doesn't live that way himself! Roddy Piper looked
great, but as for Cody I'd rather listen to Jim Carrey's lisp
impression than Cody's. basically the same thing only Jim Carrey is
more entertaining to watch.

Backstage: JBL speaks
Backstage JBL is talking about how nobody can imagine what it's like
to be JBL and invites us to take a look at his lifestyle. The camera
is in the back of JBL's limo as he talks about how he has a full
bar, high speed internet and everything else he needs in the back of
limo. He says he's going to give us a preview of what he's going to
do to Cena at Judgment Day here tonight on RAW.

JBL def. D.H. Smith
JBL cuts a promo on DH Smith and Canada, and says that he's the last
sign of the Hart Foundation which is dead. He says Davey Boy Smith
can't help him, Bret Hart can't help him, and God can't help him.
The bell rings and JBL goes right to work on Smith. He lays him out
with a big boot and hits a loud kick to the back. He runs off the
ropes and hits the clothesline from hell for the 1-2-3.

Winner: JBL

After the match, JBL posts DH up in the corner and slaps him around.
The referees finally get in the and break it up.

My Review: I don't see why JBL is being placed against a hypocrite
like Cena! Cena says he's not into movies but into wrestling but yet
isn't on Raw to promote his PPV match, instead leaving JBL to do all
the work!  This match between these two at the PPV I can see it now
will suck! course anything with Cena sucks! I feel bad for JBL.

Backstage: Regal & the ECW roster
All 14 members of the ECW roster are backstage yelling at William
Regal about their match tonight. Regal says that tonight they are
being handed a victory, and anything less will be a disappointment.

The entire ECW roster def. HHH & Mr. Kennedy
Elijah Burke, Chavo, Kofi Kingston and Tommy Dreamer all get their
turns working on Kennedy. Kennedy got some offense in on Matt
Striker before Shelton Benjamin and Kofi Kingston have a little
conflict stemming from Benjamin tagging himself in. Kennedy hits a
back suplex on Benjamin who rolls over and tags in Nunzio. Kennedy
drops Nunzio with a Samoan Drop but he is able to tag in Chavo
before Kennedy can get to HHH. Chavo walks over to HHH and The Game
gets in the ring and cleans house! Shelton Benjamin is finally able
to stop HHH with a big boot. Kennedy hits the mic check on Matt
Striker but is then laid out by a chokeslam from Kane. Chavo goes up
top and hits the frogsplash on Mr. Kennedy for the 1-2-3.

Winners: The ECW roster

The whole roster enters the ring after the bell and brawl with HHH
and Kennedy. Mike Knox grabs a steel chair from ringside and goes to
hit HHH but HHH grabs the chair and starts laying everyone out. As
soon as HHH gets on a roll, the lights go out courtesy of Mr. Regal.
The lights go back on and Randy Orton is standing behind HHH! He
hits an RKO and stands over an unconscious HHH as RAW goes off the
air.

My Review: This match was bogus, sure it was to help promote ECW's
miraculous upcoming 100th show. I'm surprised they even made it to
10 after Vince took away THE REAL ECW feel of it. HHH losing to a C
or in this case F for Flop brand was surprising. oh wait Kennedy got
pinned, typical HHH not wanting to job. but yet this makes Kennedy
look bad on his return. What a jerk HHH is!  scratch that not a jerk
but more like a word I can't use since Kids probably read this.

Final thoughts: Nice Raw but yet still not WWE's best, their best in
my opinion is back there 8,9 10 years ago! HHH being WWE champ is
cool just needs a new belt cause HHH with a rap video prop is
totally gay! Nice matches (except for the Divas and the handicap
match, or was it a handicap match, Adamle's got me confused).
(sarcasm towards Mike, sorry) I don't think Judgement will do too
well because of lack of promoting and booking!

Unless Smackdown and ECW have something for the PPV it will suck
cause raw only has one or two matches promoted! hopefully next week
that will change. but yet with WWE I'm not going to hold my breath.

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The Wrestling Gazette
Monday May 5th 2008 - Issue No. 9
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From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [editor@...]

It has been a while but finally the Wrestling Gazette is returning
starting from tonight.

I am on the lookout for contributers so if you have any news, fancy
writing a column or want to submit minor promotion results then drop
me an email via the address below.

I am also on the lookout for indy news contributers and also TNA
contributers. I can't even watch an episode of TNA these days.

editor@....

Dean Saliba
Editor
editor@...
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WWE News & Notes
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<> COACHMAN GONE FROM WWE

People were left wondering just why The Coach had been removed
from the announce booth on Smackdown, well all seems to have
become very clear.

Cochman's contract is due up in a couple of months and it emerged
that Coach had lined up an interview with ESPN to be an anchorman,
this obviously did not sit well with WWE officials who wanted someone
who would put their company first and not another company.

This is why he was replaced by Mick Foley (and possibly why Foley was
cracking so many jokes at Coachman's expense). Now news has broken
that Coach had landed the anchor job it looks like he is about done
with WWE and will finish up wthin the next week or so and will then
jump to ESPN.

I liked Coach, OK his commentory may not have added anything to the
Smackdown show but it certainly did to the Raw show in my view. His
heel persona was also fantastic, a lot of wrestlers could have
learnt a lot from watching him.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/20/]

<> MORE INFORMATION ON MICHAEL HAYES

There is a feeling backstage in WWE that Michael Hayes might not be
able to return to the company if Mark Henry is still employed.

Mark Henry was the wrestler who received racist comments from
Michael Hayes and he complained to Vince McMahon and basically said
to Vince "Either he goes or I do". Obviously Mark Henry is held in
high regard but the company are believed to hold Hayes incredibly
high, this is possibly why he gets away with a lot of things like
getting drunk and making an arse of himself.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/21/]

<> ORTON WANTS TIME OFF

Randy Orton has asked WWE officials for time off from doing house
shows as his wife is due to give birth to their first child in July
and he would like to spend some more time at home with them.

He has said he is still happy to do television and pay-per-views.

It is not known if WWE officials have granted his request but he has
been pulled from WWE's upcoming tour of Mexico.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/22/]

<> DEUCE & DOMINO DUMP CHERRY AS EYE CANDY

For anyone who actually cares WWE.com have footage on their web site
of Deuce and Domino officially dumping Cherry as their valet (no I
don't mean car cleaning kind of valet!).

The link can be found below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/23/]

<> MCMAHON TO RECEIVE AWARD

Today's edition of Vanity Fair is reporting that WWE chairman Vince
McMahon will be receiving the Promax/BDA lifetime achievement award
during the upcoming 53rd annual Promax/BDA conference in Manhattan.

He is being given the apparently prestigious award "for his
successful development of the WWE brand, which began life as a
regional  syndicated program and now incorporates "virtually every
conceivable platform available in today's marketplace," those are
the words of  CEO Jonathan Block-Verk in case you wee wondering.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/24/]

<> ECW 100TH SHOW TO AIR LIVE

WWE circulated a press release gloating about ECW appoaching their
100th TV episode and hwo they are ceebrating by airing the show live.
You can read the full press release below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/25/]

<> FINLAY INTERVIEW

Finlay was interviewed in today's edition of The Miami Herald about
his very long wrestling career. Some of you young guys might be
interested to read about his British wrestling days.

I did not know this but he is now the oldest active wrestler in the
company.

The article can be read below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/26/]

<> MR KENNEDY INTERVIEW

Mr Kennedy appeared as a guest on the latest episode of the The
Main Event Wrestling Radio Show. Among some of the things he talks
about are his life before wrestling, how he got into the business and
other interesting topics.

Click the link below for the recap.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/27/]

<> MARK HENRY NAMED IN STRONGEST MAN LIST

Flex Magazine recently named Mark Henry in a list of the strongest
men ever. You can see a video clip of him talking about it via the
link below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/28/]

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<> KURT ANGLE INJURES NECK

Kurt Angle was taking part in a triple threat match for New Korea
Pro Wrestling in the main event against  Osamu Nishimura & Yeok Bal
San when Yeok Bal San attempted to bodyslam Angle he landed on his
neck.

Angle was in some pain and even had to cancel an autograph session
in order to get some treatment.

I have no idea if it is serious but hopefully this is just a bit of
a knock and he will be back in the ring in a couple of weeks.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/29/]

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<> PROMOTER UPSET WITH SID VICIOUS

Dave Martin was warned by many people when he decided to book Sid
Vicious for a Prime Time Wrestling event recently. They warned him
that Sid Vicious has a reputation of not showing up to shows and he
did this very thing to Dave Martin.

Dave received a phone call om Sid two days before the show to inform
him that he had injured his foot but it should not hinder him making
the event. Dave thought nothing more of it and drove to the airport
to pick him up but found out that Sid had not boarded the plane.

Countless calls to his home were pointless as he did not answer and
Dave was left with no option but to continue with the show without
his top draw.

Thankfuly he had a collection of guys on the show that fans paid to
come and see. Such as Johnny Devine, Rhino, Robert Roode, Chris
Sabin, Alex Shelley, and Eric Young but he spent a lot of money on
promoting the show around Sid being there.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/30/]

<> JIM CORNETTE WRITING MIDNIGHT EXPRESS BOOK

Jim Cornette, the manager of The Midnight Expess, is putting together
a book about the legendary tag team to coincide with their upcoming
anniversary.

In my opinion there is nobody better qualified to write a book about
them than this man.

I'll have more on this tomorrow.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/31/]

<> HOGAN ENDORSES FROZEN FOOD AT WALMART

I am guessing that Linda is taking her husband Hulk Hogan to the
cleaners in their divorce because Walmart have started stocking
frozen food that bares the image of Hulk Hogan on the box!

The Hulkster Chicken Sandwich, The Hulkster Cheeseburger and Hulkster
Hamburger are just three of the products that people have spotted so
far.

So if you are a famous man then beware on cheating on your wife,
you'll end up trying to make money by endorsing crap frozen meals at
Walmart!
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/32/]

<> WARRIOR INVADES MYSPACE

If you thought it was save to venture onto the internet again as
long as you avoided the rambling nonsense that oftens comes from
Ultimate Warrior's official web site then you were seriously wrong,
The Ultimate Warrior has created his own official MySpace web page.

www.myspace.com/mrultimatewarrior is the link and he plans to be as
open on that as he is on his own web site.

[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/33/]
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Wrestling Show Results
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- SMACKDOWN/ECW REPORT FROM FREERICTION, CANADA (May 3rd)

CM Punk def. Chuck Palumbo...
Kenny Dykstra def. Ted DiBiase, Jr...
Kelly Kelly def. Cherry, Natalya, Lena Yada & Maryse...
Jamie Noble def.Matt Striker...
Big Show & Finlay def. Curt Hawkins & Zack Ryder...
ohn Morrison & The Miz def. Jimmy Wang Yang & Shannon Moore...
Kofi Kingston def. Mike Knox...
Kane def. Chavo Guerrero w/Bam Neel...
Matt Hardy & Batista def. Edge & MVP...
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/34/]

- SMACKDOWN/ECW RESULTS FROM ST JOHN (May 4th)

Jamie Noble & Finlay def. Zack Ryder & Kurt Hawkins...
Kenny Dykstra def. Ted Dibiase, Jr...
Kofi Kingston def. Matt Striker...
The Miz & John Morrison def. Shannon Moore & Jimmy Wang Yang...
Kelly Kelly wins a best body contest...
Matt Hardy def. MVP...
Chuck Palumbo def. Mike Knox & CM Punk...
Kane & The Big Show def. Chavo Guerrero & Bam Neeley...
Batista def. Edge...
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/35/]

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The Wrestling Gazette
Wednesday January 23rd 2008 - Issue No. 8
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From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [editor@...]

I hope you guys are enjoying he newsetter. Don't forget if you have
any suggestions about the newsletter then you can email them to me
at

editor@....

Dean Saliba
Editor
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WWE News & Notes
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<> BOBBY LASHLEY LEAVING WWE?

Bobby Lashley announced on his official website (laughingly some
small time news reporters are claiming that he telephoned them
personally) that he

was moe or less done with WWE and ha received his release from the
company.

This is obviously a massive shock and judging by the amount of time
and effort they spent pushing Lashley to the moon it will be
interesting to find

out the exact reason why they agreed to let him go.

At the time of publishing today's edition WWE have not confirmed or
denie the report.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/11/]

<> JOHN CENA NOT WRESTLING AT MANIA

During an interview with the UK Sun newspaper John Cena officially
denied the reports that he will be appearing at Wrestlemania on
camera.

John Cena said: "I most likely will be at WrestleMania in some
capacity, but you probably won't see me on camera."
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/12/]

<> RVD SHOOTS ON WWE

Rob Van Dam appeared on SportsTalkCleveland.com's Pro Wrestling
Insider show last night and spent over 40 minutes discussing several

controversial subjects such as Vince McMahon's new ECW, "one of the
boys, that's married to one of the boss' daughters", and much more.
The

following are some excerpts from the interview:

On whether he is bitter over his WWE run:
"Honestly, I don't feel I am bitter at all. When I went to WWE, in
the summer of 2001, I didn't even want to go. It was never my
favorite style of

wrestling, even since I was a little kid and it was the only style
of wrestling that I knew. So, when I went there in 2001, it was all
business. At that

point in my career, it was all business, and I was already tired of
traveling. I already really peaked my interest in ECW, as an artist.
In the original

ECW, I felt like I was an artist out there, and I had the freedom to
display my ability, my talents, and to show what I wanted to show,
and win the

fans over. It was in my control."

On the ECW revival in WWE moving away from the original ECW concept:
"When they squashed the spirit of ECW, I was still kicking on the
way out. I would tell Vince, "If you do this, the ECW fans aren't
going to like this,

that's not what this is about." That's when I realized (it was
doomed) because he told me, exactly "Rob, I never intended this to
be like the old ECW.

Nobody remembers the old ECW." I'd say, "You've got to be kidding
me! You don't think anybody remembers it? Why do you think the Pay-
per-view

was so successful, and the DVD! Isn't that why you're bringing it
back?" (Does Vince McMahon voice) "Rob, for all I know, those 2500
fans at the

Manhattan Center were the last of the old ECW fans."

Vince McMahon's reason why fans still chanted "ECW": "I said "Vince,
why do you think they still chant ECW?" (Does Vince McMahon
voice) "Because

I've trained them to do that over the last five years." Seriously,
how do you argue with that? You don't, eventually you throw in the
towel, which is

what I did."

On Rob's appreciation of his fans:
"I would be the only person who would go out behind the building
and ... oh wait, that was something else I used to do (laughs). I
would go out back

and I would sign autographs for the fans that are waiting out there,
and they would say "Oh Rob, you're the only one who has come up to
us all

day!" and I would say "Of course, it's pouring rain, and you've been
standing under a tree all day, you don't expect wrestlers to come
out here, do

you?" But I would usually do it, because I would get energy out of
that, and know that they would remember that."

On his WWE Title win:
"WWE never planned on pushing me, they had no choice because the
fans demanded it. I was told, when we were talking about bringing
ECW back

as a third brand, and when Paul (Heyman) was talking about putting
the World Championship Title on RVD to kickstart ECW, I was told
that one of

the boys, that's married to one of the boss' daughters, actually
said that "RVD just doesn't have that connection with the crowd".
Now, is that a

genuine comment, or is that a back-stabbing, throat-slicing comment
to try and keep yourself from feeling threatened by somebody else?"
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/15/]

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<> JACK EVANS INJURED

At Dragon Gate's show over the weekend Jack Evans suffered some face
injuries which will keep him off the ROH shows this coming weekend
in

Dayton and Chicago.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/13/]

<> MAGNUM T.A. CUP

The second annual Magnum T.A. Cup will take place on Saturday night
in Chesapeake, VA at the Khedive Temple.

Tony Atlas, Ivan Koloff, Nikita Koloff, Magnum T.A. and Jimmy
Valiant are set to appear.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/14/]

<> SIR OLIVER HUMPERDINK INTERVIEW

Matt Mackinder has conducted a good interview with Sir Oliver
Humperdink where he talks about his past. You can read it below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/16/]

<> MORCOMBE DOME SAVED!

At a meeting today Lancaster City Council Cabinet members voted NOT
to close XWA's home venue - The Morecambe Dome.

The council agreed to continue to keep The Dome open until such time
as the site is required for development by award-winning designers
Urban Splash, not expected to be for at least four years.

This is, of course, fantastic news for the XWA, Morecambe and for
British wrestling as a whole.

It means the XWA does not have to move or cancel any of our
scheduled shows for 2008 and we can press ahead with our plans to
continue to bring high quality professional wrestling to The Dome
for at least FOUR MORE YEARS!

We would like to thank everyone who supported our fight to save the
Morecambe Dome. Our special thanks go to the fans and wrestlers of
the XWA who made phone calls and sent us messages of support this
week, and the over 500 people who joined the on-line MySpace and
Facebook petitions to Save The Dome. Your support undoubtedly had an
impact on the decision, as the politicians knew about the petitions
and took the public's overwhelming opinion into account.

We would also like to thank the cabinet members of Lancaster City
Council for making the right decision for the future of Morecambe.

The XWA now intends to turn our Goldrush show on Saturday, February
2 not into a wake for the Morecambe Dome, as first was feared, but
into a celebration of the fact that British Wrestling's number one
venue is to carry on for at least Four More Years!

And finally, we would like to invite all XWA fans to join our
celebrations on Saturday February 2 when XWA presents Goldrush 2008 -
  It's Time To Rumble at the much-loved venue that is undoubtedly
British Wrestling's Home, YOUR Morecambe Dome!
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/17/]

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- ECW TV RESULTS

To read the latest episode of ECW TV click the link below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/18/]

- Florida Championship Wrestling From last night:

Brad Allen & Sinn Bowdee over G-Rilla & Robert Anthony....Sheamus
over Kevin Kiley....Titan over David Oliveri....Nattie Neidhart over
Brianna Bella....Nic Nemeth & Big Rob over Rycklon & Bryan
Kelly....Eric Perez over Shawn Osborne....T.J Wilson over Jake Hager-
DQ....Heath Miller over Billy Kidman to keep Southern title

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The Wrestling Gazette
Tuesday January 22nd 2008 - Issue No. 7
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From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [editor@...]

Apologies for the short hiatus period but I have been unwell for the
past week, but we are back now.

We are not going to include the results from WWE or TNA anymore so
people who read the newsletter are not having the shos spoiled for
them. We

will still have them on the site though.

If you have any suggestions about the newsletter then you can email
them to me at editor@....

Dean Saliba
Editor
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WWE News & Notes
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<> SMACKDOWN & ECW TAPING TONIGHT

Smackdown and ECW will be taped tonight from John Paul Jones Arena
in Charlottesville, Virignia.

So far Finlay vs. The Great Khali in a Belfast Brawl has been
announced for Friday Night SmackDown.

While ECW will be headlined this week by CM Punk VS. Chavo Guerrero
for the ECW World Championship. An ECW Best Body Contest involving
Kelly

Kelly, Layla & Lena Yada is also scheduled for tonight.

Kofi Kingston will also be making his ECW television debut.

If you are going to this then please drop us the results at
editor@....
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/1/]

<> ROYAL RUMBLE UPDATE

During the preview show that airs repeatedly on Sky channel 755 in
the United Kingdom, Jack Korpela commented that the wrestlers will
enter the

Royal Rumble at 90 second intervals.

The last time the Rumble had a 90 seconds interval between each
enter was in 2006 and the match was halfway through the show.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/2/]

<> WWE AXXESS TOUR HITTING CANADA

WWE has announced that they will be holding two dates in Canada for
this year's Fan Axxess tour

On Saturday February 2nd they will be appearing at the Vaughan Mills
Shopping Center, Woodbridge/Vaughan, from noon until 8pm and then on

Sunday February 3rd from 11am to 7pm.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/3/]

<> SMACKDOWN VS RAW SLIPS DOWN CHART

Smackdown vs. Raw 2008 was down to No. 15 on the UK game charts for
this past week.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/4/]

<> JOHN CENA VIDEO

TMZ has a video of John Cena who looks even bigger than he did
before he went under the knife for pec reattachment surgery.

http://www.tmz.com/2008/02/22/wwe-beefcake-in-milan-molto-bene/
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/5/]

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<> IWGP CHAMPION ON XPLOSION

The IWGP champion Shinsuke Nakamura will be appearing on Xplosion
tonight in a match against Elix Skipper.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/6/]

<> DESTINATION X PPV PRE-SALE INFO

The pre-sale for TNA's Destination X PPV starts tomorrow (Wednesday)
on http://ticketmaster.com. The password is BOOKER.

If you are in the United States military you iwll be abe to gain a
discount, simply present your military ID card at any Ticketmaster
location or else at

the Scope Arena box office.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/7/]

<> ANGLE ON PROS VS JOES

Kurt Angle wil be taking part in a show called Pros vs Joes on
SpikeTV. He will be appearing on Tomorrow and Thursday's shows which
air at 11pm

EST.

For those that have not seen it the show involves normal people
taking on professionals in different sports. Angle will be wrestling
these 'normal

Joes'.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/8/]

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<> INTERVIEW WITH ROH CHAMPION NIGEL MCGUINNESS

Courtesy of http://www.prohiowrestling.com & http://gerweck.net

In our continuing series of interviews featuring talent from the
Ohio wrestling scene both past and present, we have recently had the
privilege of

getting a brief chance to ask a few questions to current Ring of
Honor World Champion Nigel McGuinness. Nigel will be in Dayton, Ohio
this upcoming

Friday January 25th to defend the RoH title against Chris Hero in a
steel cage. William B. West: What first drew you to professional
wrestling?

Nigel McGuinness: The sense of mystery and excitement of the show.

William B. West: At what point in your life did you decide you
wanted to wrestle professionally, and how/why did you pick Les
Thatcher's school in

Cincinnati?

Nigel McGuinness: When I was about fourteen after watching a
documentary Robbie Brookside made. Les was the only person who took
the time to

reply to my enquiries with a hand written letter and after meeting
him and seeing the place I was sold.

William B. West: You've wrestled all over the world, Europe, Japan,
the US. Do you change your style to fit the audience, or do they get
the same

Nigel McGuinness wherever you are?

Nigel McGuinness: No, you adjust the show to who is watching and
what they want to see.

William B. West: You currently hold one of the most prestigious
titles in pro wrestling, the Ring of Honor World Title, is there a
lot of pressure holding

this championship?

Nigel McGuinness: Absolutely. But such is life in any pursuit. With
great achievement comes great criticism, that is the way it goes.

William B. West: You've been the good guy and the bad guy, do you
have a preference?

Nigel McGuinness: People seem to find it easier to dislike me.

William B. West: Who are some of the biggest influences in your
wrestling career?

Nigel McGuinness: Les of course. William Regal. Brian Dixon. Chic
Cullen. Robbie Brookside. Jonny Saint. Samoa Joe. Clamdigger
Danielson.

William B. West: If you could have a dream match against anyone past
or present who would you wrestle and why?

Nigel McGuinness: John Cena. PPV check.

William B. West: How long do you see yourself wrestling? What are
your plans after you retire?

Nigel McGuinness: As long ass I'm healthy and not adding permanent
damage and I enjoy it. Want to write, maybe work in a bar and relax
by the

beach a lot. Have a kid.

William B. West: Nigel thank you for taking time out of your hectic
schedule to answer a few questions here at PROHIOWRESTLING.com, I
know the

fans here in Ohio are looking forward to seeing you in action this
week. Anything you'd like to add before we go?

Nigel McGuinness: To the wrestling fans, keep supporting an
alternative. Thanks for the words of encouragement recently from
some of you, they

meant a lot to me.

http://www.prohiowrestling.com
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/9/]

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Today's Youtube wrestling is a clip of a Smokey Mountain Wrestling
interview from 1993 featuring Arn Anderson and The Rock & Roll
Express.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/url/10/]

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The Wrestling Gazette
Friday January 11th 2008 - Issue No. 6
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From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [editor@...]

Again we are on the lookout for show results. If you go to a show
then please feel free to send in the results to us, we will give you
full credit and

plug your site if you have one.

If you have any suggestions about the newsletter then you can email
them to me via the new email address at editor@....

Dean Saliba
Editor
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WWE News & Notes
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<> CORY MACLIN SUES WWE

According to the Memphis Daily News website Memphis Wrestling
promoter Cory Maclin has filed a suit against World Wrestling
Entertainment

because they did not allow Jerry The King Lawler to wrestle Hulk
Hogan on one of their shows.

He is claiming that by not letting Lawler wrestle on the show,
because Hogan was booked, Maclin lost the Sam's Town Casino house
show deal.

http://www.memphisdailynews.com/Editorial/StoryLead.aspx?id=100606
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/11/cory-maclin-sues-wwe/]

<> WWE WOMEN'S TITLE PLAN?

It seems that WWE are thinking about putting Ashley Massaro into a
program with Women's champion Beth Phoenix with Ashey enventually
winning

the tite.

Yeah, that is exactly how to improve the women's division, give it
to a clumsy bitch who can not even wrestle!
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/11/wwe-womens-title-plan/]

<> SMACKDOWN IN HD

Those of you who have access to it can see Smackdown in HD TV
quality in two weeks time.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/11/smackdown-in-hd-coming-soon/]
[http://tinyurl.com/22prfs]

<> CARLITO MOVING TO SMACKDOWN?

Carlos Colon has apparenty let slip in an interview that his son
Eddie Carlon will be attending Florida Championship Wrestling under
a development

deal and will eventually join Carlito on Smackdown as a brother tag
team.

I have not seen this interview so if anyone can send me a link I'd
appreciate it.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/11/carlito-moving-to-smackdown/]

<> WWE NEW MOVIE DETAILS

WWE's next movie is going to be called 12 Rounds and will star John
Cena as a detective called Danny Baxter. The director is apparently
Renny Harlin

who directed Cliffhang and ie Hard 2.

It is penciled in for a September 2008 release.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/12/new-wwe-movie-details/]

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<> CHRIS HARRIS' ROSTER PAGE GONE

A number of people have emailed me to let me know that Chris Harris'
roster page has been removed from the TNA wrestling website.

I'm guessing TNA want him to go now even if he doesn't.
[http://tinyurl.com/3ck4vt]

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<> UPDATE ON TWC FIGHT!

Following on from Tuesday's reporting of TWC being bought by The
Fight Network; The following was posted on their official forum.

"But, since you guys deserve some answers (and this is the only
place I'm posting this), I can tell the good members of TWCF that
TWC will be

working with The Fight Network going forward (starting with a
rebrand on Jan 15th @ 9am). More specifics & details will be
announced as soon as a

few loose ends have been tied up, but for now that's all we can say -
  which is only confirming the blatantly obvious, I guess, but there
ya go

anyway!"
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/11/update-on-twc-fight/]

<> ARTICLE ON RO CONWAY

Alex Marvez has an article about Rob Conway now that he has left WWE.

http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/29746
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/11/article-on-rob-conway/]

<> MICHAEL BENOIT DOES ANOTHER INTERVIEW

Michael Benoit, Chris' father, will be doing yet another interview
which he promises to deliver a major announcement, this time on
Entertainment

Tonight Canada this coming Monday.
[http://tinyurl.com/yot3wa]

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Wrestling Show Results
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- Great Championship Wrestling from Phoenix City, AL:

Randall Johnson over J-Rod...Deathrow over Michael Cook...Bull
Buchanan over Orion Bishop...Johnny Swinger over Skinny Jimmy...Zero
Tolerance

over Tex Monroe...Bull Buchanan over Orion Bishop via DQ in a second
match...Hooligans over A.J. Steele & John Bogie...Scotty Beach &
David Young

& Sonny Siaki over Johnny Swinger & Shaun Banks & Cru Jones.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/11/great-championship-
wrestling/]

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Youtube Wrestling Clip
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Today's Youtube wrestling is a clip of some of the best wrestling
moments (according to the creator anyway).
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/11/daily-youtube-video-3/]

If you want us to include a certain Youtube clip then let us know
and we'll credit you if we include it in a future edition.
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The Wrestling Gazette
Wednesday January 9th 2008 - Issue No. 5
===========================================

From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [editor@...]

Apologies for the lack of a newsletter yesterday, for some reason
Yahoo did not want to accept it.

We are on the lookout for show results. If you go to a show then
please feel free to send in the results to us, we will give you full
credit and plug

your site if you have one.

If you have any suggestions about the newsletter then you can email
them to me via the new email address at editor@....

Dean Saliba
Editor
editor@...
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You can keep up to date with the latest wrestling news, results &
views over at www.wrestlinggazette.com 24 hours a day!
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WWE News & Notes
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<> WELLNESS POLICY ALREADY RELAXED?

It seems that the wellness policy in WWE has now been relaxed as it
emerges that they will only test wrestlers for marijuana once a year
and if a

positive result is found then said wrestler will be fined $1,000 and
will not suffer a suspension or have a strike against him.

It really does go to support what I said when the Benoit tragedy
happened and WWE promised to tighten their wellness policy, they
only did it to

gain good publicity and once it dies down they will go back to how
it was before.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/wellness-policy-aready-
relaxed/]

<> THREE NEW ENTRANTS FOR ROYAL RUMBLE

WWE.com is reporting that Batista, Kane and The Undertaker have been
entered into the Royal Rumble.

The Undertaker, Kane, Batista, Umaga, Snitsky, Hardcore Holly,
Hornswoggle, Mick Foley, Jimmy Yang, Shannon Moore, John Morrison
and The Miz

have been entered so far.

Speaking of the Roya Rumble, Ric Flair will take on United States
champion MVP in another career-threatening match.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/two-new-royal-rumble-
entrants/]

<> SURVIVOR SERIES BUYRATE

Early figures for the Survivor Series pay-per-view show the company
saw around 340,000 buys.

They are looking at this as a massive disappointment.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/survivor-series-buyrate/]

<> STEVE AUSTIN DVD TRAILER

WWE has released a trailer for their upcoming Steve Austin DVD. They
say there will be 20 complete matches  plus early ECW and WCW
footage.

You will need Windows Media Player to watch this:
mms://wmsvod.wwe.com/nyso/200712/legacystonecoldnow300.wmv
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/steve-austin-dvd-trailer/]

<> ECW RATING

ECW last night did a 1.2 rating.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/ecw-rating/]

<> JR HAS NEW BLOG POST

Jim Ross has a new blog entry on his website.

http://tinyurl.com/2lc5vs
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/new-jr-blog-post/]

<> THE BITCH IS BACK

Ashley Massaro's profile page has been moved from Smackdown's
website to Raw's, signalling that not only is the clumsy bitch being
allowed back in

the ring but she is on the A show.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/ashley-massaro-on-raw-now/]

<> VINCE'S PENTHOUSE

For those of you who give a Damn, Vince McMahon owns the most
expensive penthouse in Connecticut according to the New York Daily
News. It is

worth around $4m.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/10/vinces-penthouse/]

<> REY MYSTERIO HAS BIG HEART

There is an article on the Kern Valley Sun website regarding eight-
year-old Reed Brown being flown to Wichita to meet Rey Mysterio.

http://kvsun.com/articles/2008/01/09/news/010908-6makeawish.txt
[http://tinyurl.com/2cebza]

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TNA News & Notes
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<> TEAM 3D ON THE MOVE?

There has been a rumour going aorund that Team 3D are unhappy in TNA
and are looking to leave the company.

I know that they have about a year left on their contract and from
what I have heard from sources they are happy with their position in
the

company at this time.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/team-3d-on-the-move/]

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Indy News & Notes
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<> TWC FIGHT PURCHASED?

While there has been no official confirmation the Ofcom license page
is stating that TWC Fight, a wrestling & MMA channel in the UK, has
been

purchased by The Fight Network, an MMA channel in Canada.

This was something that had been talked about on the internet for
the last year or so and the rumour was intensified when the channel
added a

large amount of MMA and reduced the wrestling it was showing.

I'm guessing that once this is made official we will see wrestling
content completely removed.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/10/twc-fight-purchased/]

<> EUGENE HEADING TO ENGAND

Eugene will be wrestling against LT Summer on IPW:UK's next show
scheduled for January 26th. He will then wrestle an as yet un-named
opponent

on their January 27th show the following night.

For more information on IPW:UK's shows check out www.IPWUK.com.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/eugene-heading-to-england/]

<> ARTICLE ON HOGAN & BRUTUS BEEFCAKE

TMZ has a story up on their site about Hulk Hogan and Brutus
Beefcake meeting some fans in New York, Hogan blanked them while
Brutus Beefcake

spoke to them for a while.

http://tinyurl.com/2esbvd
[http://tinyurl.com/287hbm]

<> SIR OLIVER HUMPERDINK OUT OF HOSPITAL

Sir Oliver Humperdink was recently released from hospital following
a bout of pneumonia. He is said to be doing well.
[http://tinyurl.com/348rur]

<> BOBBY HEENAN HEALTH UPDATE

Bobby Heenan underwent another operation several days ago to close
the opening in his rebuilt jaw. He is said to be recovering well.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/bobby-heenan-health-update]

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Wrestling Show Results
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- ECW TV Results are available to read.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/ecw-show-results/]

- Smackdown results are available to read.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/smackdown-results/]

- TNA Impact (Jan 17th) results are available to read.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/tna-impact-spoilers/]

- Florida Championship Wrestling Results

Tommy Taylor over Chris Gray and Brandon Groom...Rycklon & G-Rilla
over Sheamus & Heath Miller-DQ...Bryan Kelly over Steve
Lewington...Shawn

Osborne over Derick Linkin...Sinn Bowdee over Kevin Kiley...Bella
Twins over Maryse & Victoria Crawford...Mighty Mikey over Nic
Nemeth...Hade

Vansen & Jake Hager over Robert Anthony & Brad Allen...Afa Jr. drew
with T.J. Wilson...Giant Titan over Chet Douglas...Ted DiBiase Jr.
over Johnny

Curtis.
[http://tinyurl.com/35bsg4]

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Youtube Wrestling Clip
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Today's Youtube wrestling is a clip of someof the best WWE finishers.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/09/daily-youtube-video-2/]

If you want us to include a certain Youtube clip then let us know
and we'll credit you if we include it in a future edition.
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===========================================
The Wrestling Gazette
Monday January 7th 2008 - Issue No. 4
===========================================

From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [editor@...]

Well it certainly has been a while since we sent out an issue of the
newsetter. But we are back for the new year and we have even more
news, views, reviews and interviews for you than before.

The website is now up and running over at www.wrestlinggazette.com,
it is not fully complete but the news is accessible from the site
and you can also comment on every single news item with your own
views.

If you have any suggestions about the newsletter then you can email
them to me via the new email address at editor@....

Dean Saliba
Editor
editor@...
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You can keep up to date with the latest wrestling news, results &
views over at www.wrestlinggazette.com 24 hours a day!
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WWE News & Notes
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<> OFFICIAL RAW PREVIEW

Will Flair's career face the Raw Roulette wheel?

Ric Flair's year of living dangerously drew to a close last Monday
night in Greensboro, N.C., where the Nature Boy dodged forced
retirement for yet a third time. It was smack dab in the middle
of "Flair Country" that the legend prevailed in an emotional Win-or-
Retire match against his friend and protege, Triple H.

The improbable winning streak has left Randy Orton, Umaga and now
Triple H in its wake as Flair struggles to keep from going under.
But how much longer can "Naitch" really hope to keep his head above
water? Or will the Nature Boy's next match be his final goodbye as
Raw comes to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.?

With Raw broadcasting live from the Connecticut gaming resort, "Raw
Roulette" makes its return. For the first time in five years,
Superstars will spin a wheel loaded with match stipulations, and
will be forced to compete in the style the wheel selects.

The last Raw Roulette evening brought forth a Steel Cage Match, a
Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match, a Bra and Panties Match and a
Street Fight. Who knows what the spin of the wheel will bring forth
for an unpredictable Monday night?

The close of the year also brought unexpected spoils for Mr.
Kennedy. The loudmouth from Green Bay, Wisc., promised a victory
over Shawn Michaels before the end of 2007, and he made good on that
promise, avoiding HBK's fancy footwork and wrapping up the
Showstopper for the three-count. Was Mr. Kennedy right for claiming
that Michaels' days on top are numbered? Or will the maestro be able
to strike up the band once more?

In other action, JBL made his ostentatious debut Monday night,
complete with stretch limo, balloons and streamers and plenty of the
Texas tycoon's self-important bravado. Unfortunately for JBL, Chris
Jericho was there to rope him in, interrupting his appearance as the
two exchanged blows outside the ring. JBL no doubt hopes to hurt
Y2J, but just how does the ornery cuss plan to go about it? And what
will Jericho do in return?

For answers to these questions and more, tune in to Monday Night Raw
at 9/8 CT on USA Network.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/official-raw-preview/]

<> CHRIS BENOIT STILL ON WWE.COM

If you do a search on WWE.com for Chris Benoit then you will find
quite a few things about him, including videos.

Here is a tag team match that sees Chris Benoit team up with Booker
T to take on Orlando Jordan & Christian from Smackdown's September
16th 2005 show.

http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/tvshows/smackdown/200509/09160
5tagmatch
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/chris-benoit-stuff-still-on-
wwecom/]

<> KAFU GETS WWE DEVELOPMENT DEAL

All Pro Wrestling's Universal Heavyweight Champion KAFU has
apparently been signed to a WWE development deal, according their
official website.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/kafu-gets-wwe-development-
deal/]

<> WWE CD NOT SELLING WELL

The new WWE Raw CD is being considered a major flop after debuting
at number 68 in the Billboard Charts and only shifting 40,000 units
in the first week.

Apparently this is the lowest debut in company history.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/wwe-cd-not-selling-good/]

<> SMACKDOWN MAKE WORST SHOW OF 2007 LIST

The Sacramento Bee newspaper recenty voted Smackdown the 7th worst
television show of 2007.

"Doesn't matter that it's fake, let's look at the messages: use
steroids, cheat, taunt, get revenge, and violence solves everything.
Then there's the massive misogynist steak. This isn't a TV show it's
a civil rights violation."
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/smackdown-make-worst-show-of-
2007-list/]

<> RANDY ORTON INTERVIEW

The Herald Sun from Australia recently did an interview with WWE
champion Randy Orton. You can read it via the link below.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/randy-orton-interview/]

<> UPDATED ROYAL RUMBLE CARD

Here is the latest card for the upcoming Royal Rumbe pay-per-view:

WWE Title Match
Jeff Hardy Vs. Randy Orton

World Heavyweight Title Match
Rey Mysterio Vs. Edge

Chris Jericho Vs. JBL

Royal Rumble Match
Confirmed names so far Umaga, Snitsky, Hardcore Holly, Jimmy Wang
Yang, Shannon Moore, John Morrison and The Miz.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/updated-royal-rumbe-card/]

<> SMACKDOWN'S NEWEST DIVA

WWE.com are pushing 2007 Diva Search contestant Lena Yada as the
newest diva on Smackdown.

And what is her position? She is backstage interviewer...
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/smackdowns-newest-diva/]

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TNA News & Notes
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<> TNA TO IMPLEMENT DRUG TESTING?

TNA talent were informed yesterday, before the Final Resolution pay-
per-view in Orlando, Florida, that the company will begin the long
awaited drug testing policy.

The drug testing policy, although not 100% confirmed, is expected to
start at the Impact taping on January 21st & 22nd.

Some of the substances said to be included in the testing are
Steriods, painkillers and illegal narcotics such as cocaine and
cannabis. There is yet no talk about what the punishments will be.

This is something that the company has been expected to implement
for some time.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/tna-to-implement-drug-
testing/]

<> INFO ON TONIGHT'S IMPACT TAPINGS

TNA will tape this coming Thursday night's iMPACT tonight in
Orlando, FL at Universal Studios. The following has been announced:

- Rematch for the TNA Women's Title with Gail Kim defending against
Awesome Kong

- The Motor City Machineguns vs. Elix Skipper and Senshi

- An interview with Robert Roode regarding his actions towards
Sharmell at Final Resolution

- All the fallout from the Final Resolution pay-per-view including
the Christian vs. Angle main event and Kevin Nash walking out on
Samoa Joe

- News on TNA's next pay-per-view, Against All Odds in February
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/info-on-tonights-impact-
tapings/]

<> TNA UNAVAILABLE TO SOME CANADIAN FANS

TNA's Final Resolution pay-per-view was unavailable to a number of
Canadian viewers due a equipment malfunction fault with Viewer's
Choice Canada.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/tna-unavailable-to-some-
canadian-fans/]

<> TERRY TAYLOR UNDERGOES KNEE SURGERY

Former Red Rooster, and current TNA agent, Terry Taylor has
undergone double knee replacement surgery due to the years of knee
damage that he receive during his career.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/terry-taylor-undergoes-knee-
surgery/]

<> TNA ALMOST NETTED JERICHO?

According to various sources TNA pushed really hard to get Chris
Jericho to join their promotion but apparently the final offer was
no where near as much as WWE were offering.

According to some Jericho would have considered it if the deal with
big enough.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/tna-almost-netted-jericho/]

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Indy News & Notes
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<> SENSHI NEW PWG CHAMPION

Senshi appeared on a recent Pro Wrestling Guerrilla show over the
weekend and defeated Bryan Danielson for the PWG Championship.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/senshi-new-pwg-champion/]

<> DRAGON GATE COMING TO LOS ANGLES?

Cima announced at last night's PWG show, in Van Nuys, that Dragon
Gate were planning to hold a show in Los Angeles at some point this
year.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/dragon-gate-coming-to-los-
angeles/]

<> ROAD WARRIOR ANIMAL INTERVIEW

There is a long interview with Animal.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/road-warrior-animal-
interview/]

<> HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHAVO GUERRERO SR

Chavo Guerrero Sr turns 59 today.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/happy-bithday-chavo-guerrero-
sr/]

<> BROOKE HOGAN ON DANCING WITH THE STARS

The Sun newspaper here in the UK is running a story about Brooke
Hogan auditioning for Dancing with the Stars.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/brooke-hogan-on-dancing-with-
the-stars/]

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Wrestling Show Results
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- From PWG's show in Van Nuys, CA last night:

Karl Anderson over Alex Koslov...Chris Hero over Eddie
Kingston...Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black over Nick & Matt
Jackson...Roderick Strong over Jack Evans...Human Tornado over
Candice LaRae...Necro Butcher over Claudio Castagnoli...El Generico
over Susumu Yokosuka...Joey Ryan & Scott Lost over Masato Yoshino &
Naruki Doi...Super Dragon over Taro...Bryan Danielson drew with Cima.

Taro got hurt in his match against Super Dragon when Taro took a
Frankensteiner and landed hard on his head, the match was stopped
instantly.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/quick-pwg-show-results/]

- From Los Angeles Dojo Show last night:

Keylo over B.C. Killer...Chimera over Hellblazer...Mini Black Shadow
& Jaguar D-Oro over Cadaver & Mini Vertiz...Half God heavyweights
over Thunderwolf & Robbie Phoenix...Pikachu & Orion over Colossal
Chris & Cadaver...American Balloon & Angel over Kaos &
Mongol...Felino & Alex Koslov & Chilango over Durango & Steve Pain &
Impacto.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/quick-los-angeles-dojo-show-
results/]

- From SECW last night in Carrollton, GA:

Adrian Hawkins & Kyle Matthews over Sal Rinauro & Will
Owens...Frankie Valentine over The Eliminator...Bambi over Melissa
Coates...Nightmare Ted Allen over Billy Love in a hair vs. mask
match...Buff Bagwell & Bob Armstrong & Tommy Rich over Chic Donovan
& Bulldog Raines & Steve Lawler...Bull Buchanan drew with Super
Destroyer.
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/quick-secw-show-results/]

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Youtube Wrestling Clip
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Today's Youtube wrestling is a clip of Dennis Rodman vs Karl Malone
from a WCW match:
[http://wrestlinggazette.com/2008/01/07/daily-youtube-video/]

If you want us to include a certain Youtube clip then let us know
and we'll credit you if we include it in a future edition.
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Just a quick email to let you all know that The Wrestling Gazette is
coming back.

So pass the word around. :)

Hi all,

The Wrestling Gazette will be returning on Monday.

I have ben very busy setting up a web site for the newsletter which
also includes it very own forum!

Though the site is not up yet the forum is
http://www.wrestlinggazette.com/forum/

By Monday I'm hoping to have the site up with a functioning newsboard.

Until Monday,

Dean Saliba
Editor
The Wrestling Gazette

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The Wrestling Gazette
Friday September 28th 2007 - Issue No. 3
===========================================

From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [wrestling.gazette@...]

The website (currently being hosted at www.deansaliba.com) will be
under-going some changes in the coming weeks. Some of the new features
will be items such as wrestling promotion details, wrestling death
list, etc.

If you have any suggestions on what we should add to the site then get
in touch at the normal address.

Dean Saliba
Editor
wrestling.gazette@...
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You can keep up to date with the latest wrestling news, results &
views over at www.deansaliba.com 24 hours a day!
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WWE News & Notes
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-- It did not take long, Ashley has been voted off Survivor after only
6 days. Of course the bad thing about this is she will be back on WWE
TV in the next week.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/51/]

-- The John Cena DVD will have a host of matches from WWE and OVW. The
link beow shows a complete list.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/54/]
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TNA News & Notes
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-- TNA sent out a new mobile alert today stating that they have signed
female wrestler Amazing Kong to a contract.

This is good news as Amazing Kong is a very good wrestler.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/52/]

-- There is a Bound For Glory video preview up on the official site.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/53/]

-- Bubba the Love Sponge has said that Hulk Hogan believes that if TNA
continue to put on quality matches and shows then they will catch WWE.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/56/]
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Indy News & Notes
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-- The widow of Johnny Grunge, Penny Durham, is reportedly considering
filing a wrongful death suit against Dr. Phil Astin.

There are records show that 11 doctors wrote prescriptions for Johnny
Grunge, but none to the levels prescribed by Astin. In fact, 28 of
Johnny Grunge's 33 prescriptions were written by Astin.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/50/]

-- www.wrestlingweekly.com have an audio interview with Rob Conay and
are pimping it as the first interview since he left the WWE.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/49/]

-- The cause of Brian Adams' death has been ruled as an accidental
overdose after he accidentally ingested a lethal mixture of prescribed
medications, the medical examiner's office said Friday.

The 44-year-old Tampa resident died Aug. 13 from mixing a strong
painkiller with muscle relaxants and two different types of sedatives,
said Dr. Leszek Chrostowski from the Hillsborough County medical
examiner's office.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/55/]
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Wrestling Show Results
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-- Premier Championship Wrestling from last night in Winnipeg. Rick
Matthews over Kraven....Darren Dalton over Rob Mass....Chad Tatum over
Ryan Wood....Antonio Scorpio drew with Nate hardy....Chris Sabin over
A.J. Sanchez....Team Impact over Epic & J.P. Kaos....Mike Angels over
Adam Knight....Samoa Joe over Kenny Omega

-- GOUGE from last night in Raleigh. Trailer Park Heat & Sweet Ebony
Assassin over Wallabee Joe & Steve Lawson....Tennessee Ernie Nord over
Kind Man....Otto Schwanz over Rico Rage....Seymour Snott over Damien
Wayne....Cowboy Willie Watts over Luther Thesz

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Youtube Wrestling Clip
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Today's Youtube wrestling is a clip of The Destroyer wrestling a bear:
[http://deansaliba.com/url/57/]

If you want us to include a certain Youtube clip then let us know and
we'll credit you if we include it in a future edition.
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===========================================
The Wrestling Gazette
Thursday September 27th 2007 - Issue No. 2
===========================================

From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [wrestling.gazette@...]

It seems that the first issue was quite well received. Thank you to
the guys who took the time to let me know what they thought.

I apologise for not getting an issue out yesterday, Yahoo decided to
be difficult an would not send it.

We are still looking for column writers and news & result
contributors. wrestling.gazette@... is the address.

Dean Saliba
Editor
wrestling.gazette@...
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WWE News & Notes
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-- WWE's next book looks likely to be a biography on the late Andre
the Giant, which will be penned by Michael Krugman who also worked on
books by Lita, The Hardyz and Eddie Guerrero.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/30/]

-- Speaking of books it looks like Tito Santana is set to pen a book
about his tiem in the WWF. This one is due out next year.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/31/]

-- Edge is back in the gym following the surgery to repair a torn
pectoral muscle. He will be back on TV before the Survivor PPV.

-- WWE.com are happily boasting that No Mercy is sold out but
Ticketmaster have plenty of seats left, so which on is lying?
[http://deansaliba.com/url/32/]

-- ECW did a 1.1 rating this week which is considered very
disappointing as Impact did a 1.08.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/36/]

-- Andy Stevens from pwmania.com has conducted an interview with Diva
Search contestant Taryn Terrell.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/28/]

-- Chris Benoit: Wrestling's Darkest Hour by Scott E. Williams will be
released in January of 2008.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/38/]

-- Rob Conway is auctioning off a pair of trunks that he wore whilst
in WWE. The money will go to charity.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/39/]

-- Video Sales - Recreational Sports DVD
Billboard, Issue Date: 2007-10-06

1 UFC 69: Shootout
2 UFC 68: The Uprising
3 WWE: The Great American Bash 2007
4 WWE: The Ladder Match
5 WWE: Wrestlemania 23
6 2001 FedEx Orange Bowl National Championship
7 PRIDE GP: Grand Prix 2003: The Complete 2003 Grand Prix Tournament
8 TNA: Slammiversary 2007
9 UFC Presents: The Ultimate Fighter 2
10 NFL: Indianapolis Colts: Road To XLI

-- The poster for Survivor Series has been reelased. It features Edge.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/41/]

-- The lawyer who was appointed to defend Dr. Phil Astin asked to be
removed from the case because Astin can no longer pay his legal bills.
As of this evening U.S. Magistrate Judge Russell Vineyard appointed
Natasha Perdew Silas of the federal defender's office to represent
Phil Astin.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/43/]

-- The Condemned debuted in the U.S. DVD Rental chart at #2 bringing
in over $4 million. The movie has so far grossed over $8 million in
theatres worldwide.

-- The Peoria Journal Star has a story on their website about MVP. He
talks about the Chris Benoit killings, drugs in wrestling, being
compared to The Rock, and other topics.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/45/]
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TNA News & Notes
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TNA will be releasing a DVD on November 20th titled 'The History of
TNA: Year 1'. The DVD will look at how the promotion started with
their first events in Huntsville and Nashville. Never before seen
footage, interviews with those involved at the time in creating and
running TNA and matches from the first year of TNA will all be on this
disc.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/40/]

Apparently at a recent TNA booking meeting somebody came up with the
idea of bringing in Mike Awesome, seems as though someone in that
meeting was not aware that he had died.

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Indy News & Notes
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-- Konnan will be returning to wrestling at the Antonio Pena Memorial
show at El Toreo for AAA on October, 7th.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/35/]

-- JD Michaels has a blog up on his Myspace page about why he moved to
Louisville, Kentucky to get involved with OVW, which is a good read.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/29/]

-- I have heard a rumour that Nick Dinsmore and Cryme Tyme are
demanding around a $1,000 per match on the independent circuit.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/33/]

-- The New York Wrestling Connection are putting on a show called
'Evening for Evelynn' in aid of Evelynn Marie Biondo, a baby who was
left with Shaken Baby Syndrom after her father violently abused her.

The event will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2007 at William
Floyd High School, 240 Mastic Beach Road, Mastic Beach, NY. Starting
at 7:00 PM, tickets are only $10 each and will be worth every cent as
the stars of the NYWC give their all with baby Evelynn on their minds.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/34/]

-- Live Audio Wrestling have an audio interview with Steve Williams.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/37/]

-- Wrestling Elite have an interview with Ring of Honor owner Cary
Silkin via podcast.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/42/]

-- Fearless Progress Promotions will be staging their first show on
November, 17th, at the Hillsborough Leisure Centre in Sheffield, England.

Darren Burridge, Mad Man Manson, Jonny Storm, Andy Simmons and James
Tighe have so far been confirmed for the show.

-- At 46 Buddy Landel is coming out of retirement again to work some
tag matches with Matt Riviera.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/44/]

-- The Hilton Head Island Packet has an audio interview with Sean
O'Haire. It is at the bottom of the page.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/46/]
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Youtube Wrestling Clip
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Today's Youtube wrestling is Iron Sheik 2007 Shoot Interview segment:
[http://deansaliba.com/url/47/]

If you want us to include a certain Youtube clip then let us know and
we'll credit you if we include it in a future edition.
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The Wrestling Gazette
Tuesday September 25th 2007 - Issue No. 1
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From The Desk Of The Editor
Dean Saliba [wrestling.gazette@...]

Well here we are, the first ever edition of The Wrestling Gazette. We
hope you enjoy it as much as we do putting it together.

We are looking for people to help contribute to the newsletter so if
you wish to add news, results, a review or a column then please get in
touch at wrestling.gazette@....

We also want to hear your feedback and suggestions on how to improve
the newsletter.

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Editor
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WWE News & Notes
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-- After WWE ran a Matrix-style video on Raw many fans are convinced
that, thanks to some clues, that they are teasing the return of Chris
Jericho.

What do you guys think? Let us know by emailing
wrestling.gazette@...

-- Booker T isn't accepting outside bookings, which a pretty good sign
he'll return to WWE when his current 60 day suspension is over.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/23/]

-- Batista's autobiography is stated for a 16th of October release.

Sources close to the book have reported that due to the book being
rather boring they have spiced it up with some juicy stuff that will
cause quite a stir.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/14/]

-- The Charlotte Observer has an article online about Ric Flair's new
Ric Flair Finance company.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/15/]

-- Friday Night Smackdown last week pulled a 2.7 rating.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/17/]

-- ECW star Kevin Thorn and his wife recently celebrated the birth of
their first child.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/18/]

-- It looks like Chris Nowinski may be on his way out of WWE after he
was removed from their "Smackdown your vote" campaign and has been
blocked from all future public speaking engagements.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/20/]

-- WWE have announced Ty Bailey as the replacement for Mike Bucci as
the developmental talent relation officer.

Bailey was hired by WWE as Operations Coordinator to head up the XFL
but was fire on August 31st after his name was linked to the Signature
Pharmacy investigation.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/21/]
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TNA News & Notes
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-- Despite what other websites and newsletters are reporting we can
confirm that Billy Kidman, David Young and CW Anderson were NOT
backstage visiting at the TNA tapings last night.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/16/]

-- There is talk of TNA wanting to bring in Dawn Marie. The main
stumbling block though is that her ex-boyfriend Simon Diamond
currently works for them as an agent.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/19/]

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Indy News & Notes
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-- The Wrestling Observer Newsletter is reporting that Paul Heyman is
currently in the process of writing two movie screenplays and is
looking to break free on being labeled a wrestling writer.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/22/]

-- Tonight www.wrestlingweekly.com will be interviewing Rob Conway for
their audio radio show. The show starts at 8pm Eastern.

-- In what is a fantastic piece of news for UK wrestling, LDN
Wrestling promotion has signed a contract to air on The Fight Network
in Canada starting in November.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/26/]

-- Terry Taylor has a seminar on Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m. at
Slamtech Wrestling University in Pawtucket, RI. Cost is $100, but it's
$75 in advance. For more info e-mail Bob Evans at slamtech2000@...

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Wrestling Show Reports
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-- The latest Raw TV results are now up.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/25/]

-- The spoilers for the October, 4th Impact show are now up.
[http://deansaliba.com/url/24/]

-- USWO from Friday night in Nashville, New York. Gangster over Jay
Phoenix...Damien Payne over Petey Wright...L.T. Falk over Tim
Renesto...T.J. Harley over Hammerjack...A.M. Vision over Michael
Jablonski...Ben Jordan & Steve Neely over Arrick Andrews & Gary Valiant.

-- AAA results from Fort Worth on Saturday. Pimpinela Escarlata &
Cinthia Moreno & Octagoncito over Polvo de Estrellas & Fabi Apache &
Mini Abismo Negro...Superfly & Billy Boy & Pegasso over Mr. Condor &
Histeria & Espiritu...La Parka & Octagon & Laredo Kid over Fuerza
Guerrera & Dark Ozz & Dark Cuervo...Chessman & Charly Manson over
X-Pac & Kenzo Suzuki.

-- PWX from Saturday night in St. Thomas, ONT. Phil Atlas b Hayden
Avery...Freak Show b Matt Burns...Brutus Beefcake b Reck...Cody Deaner
b Kobra Kai...Jen Blake b Annie Social...Tyson Dux b Phil Latio.

-- Sunday results from Guadalajara before 4,850 fans. Frayle de la
Muerte & Impostor over Casanova & Thunder Boy...Depredador &
Exterminador over Estrella de Jalisco & Guerrero Samurai...Metalik &
Metatron over Mr. Trueno & Rey Trueno...Gallo & Leon Blanco & Stuka
Jr. over Malefico & Mascara Magica & Toxico...Dr. Wagner Jr. & Averno
& Ephesto over Mistico & Negro Casas & Mephisto.

-- AAA results from Sunday in Monterrey. Aguila Extrema & Dranser b
Dr. Cianuro & Virtual X...Mercurio b Criminal...Tigre Cota & Baby Fox
b Ramses & Mascarita Divina...Guerrero Negro Jr. & Rey Infernal b
Monje Negro Jr. & Sangre Chicana...Alan Stone & Ricky Marvin & Zorro b
Cuervo & Psicosis & Viper 007.

-- Sunday results from Tillsonburg, ONT. Jen Blake b P.D.
Skillz...Haley Rogers b Annie Social...Tyson Dux b Derek Wylde...Freak
show b Daemon Resnor...Reck b Pat Tanaka...Cody Deaner b Billy
Gunn...Brutus Beefcake appeared on the show doing an angle.

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Youtube Wrestling Clip
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Today's Youtube wrestling is Wrestling Bloopers:
[http://deansaliba.com/url/27/]

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