On Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 3:43 PM EST
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/09/2008
NEWS
World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA, tonight. WWE has announced a thirty-day suspension of Jimmy Wang Yang, for violation of the company’s drug policy. Results from the Stockton Arena in Stockton, CA, on June 8: Cody Rhodes & Hardcore Holly over Santino Marella & Carlito to retain the WWE World Tag Team Title; Ted DiBiase, Jr., over Jim Duggan; Brian Kendrick over Snitsky; Paul Burchill & Katie Lea over Super Crazy in a handicap match; Lance Cade over Trevor Murdoch; Chris Jericho over Jeff Hardy to retain the WWE Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title; Mickie James over Beth Phoenix to retain the WWE Women’s Title; John Cena over JBL; and Triple H over Umaga to retain the WWE Heavyweight Title. You can click here for spoilers for next week’s SmackDown/ECW broadcasts, taped Sunday night in San Jose, CA. (Rich Tate)
Total Nonstop Action will be taping for iMPACT! at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL, tonight. Admission for tapings is free. Call (407) 224-6000 for more info.
TNA results from the DeSoto County Civic Center in Southaven, MS, on June 8: Petey Williams over Kaz to retain the TNA X Division Title, with interference from Scott Steiner and Rhaka Khan; Gail Kim, Roxxi Laveaux & O.D.B. over Angelina Love, Velvet Sky & Moose; LAX over Team 3-D to retain the TNA World Tag Team Title; Awesome Kong over Serena Deeb and then Josie Robinson; the Jay Lethal-So Cal Val wedding was a debacle, with Sonjay Dutt, Koko Ware, Kamala, Jake Roboerts, and George Steele getting involved; A.J. Styles over Kurt Angle; and Samoa Joe retained the TNA World Heavyweight Title over Robert Roode, Christian Cage, Booker T, and Rhino, in a King of the Mountain match, with Kevin Nash as referee. Following the event, an accident killed one crew member and injured another. One man, whose identity has not been disclosed, fell from atop the scaffolding, landing on the concrete floor, and died after being rushed to a hospital. One crew member, apparently underneath the falling scaffold, lost his thumb as a result.
TNA results from the Black River Coliseum in Poplar Bluff, MO, on June 6: Sonjay Dutt over Johnny Devine; Petey Williams over Jay Lethal; Awesome Kong over O.D.B.; A.J. Styles over Robert Roode; Rhino over James Storm; LAX over the Motor City Machine Guns; and Samoa Joe over Tomko. Kurt Angle was also at the show, which had an estimated attendance of 1,500. (Rich Tate)
Fusion Tradition Wrestling results from the Mega Marketplace in McMinnville, TN, on June 7: Mr. Pure Wrestling over Logan Shane; Justin Sane over Vicious Vandy in a match for the FTW Tradition Title; Jeremy Travis over Robbie C; Gigolo Jay over Quinton Cobain; Patrick Colvett & Mary Kelly over the Cult of Personality by disqualification; Noah Richards & Ronin over Rocky McDaniel & Dexter York; and BCI, with Ms. Precious, over ELE, with Sabbath. The reported attendance was over 100. (Rich Tate)
NAWA Ring Champions results from the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, on June 5: Mark Pain versus Bulldor Raines ruled a no contest; Jason Valentine over Waylon Rhodes; Chip Day won a battle royal featuring Bruiser Eden, Tyler Smith, Lamar Phillips, Ced G. Sanford, Chris Lightning, and Billy Jay; Phillips & HCP (John Arden & Josh Hate) over the Exotic Ones (Jay Clinton, Rick Michaels & Simon Sermon); and Tommy Rich & Chris Ganz over Jason Valentine & Air Paris. Referees were Kyle Brock, Jeremy Black, and Billy Brock. The reported attendance was 105.
NAWA results from the Purks Building in Cedartown, GA, on June 6: Stupid, with Tweety, over Josh Hate; Ben Thrasher over the Patriot; Kyle Matthews, Lamar Phillips & Chip Day over Tyler Smith, Matt Fortune & Jamie Hall; Chris Lightning & Chris Ganz over the Exotic Ones (Rick Michaels & Simon Sermon); Antonio Garza over Terry Lawler; Mark Pain and Bulldog Raines were both disqualified in their match; and Tommy Rich & Bambi over Nigel Sherrod & Peggy Lee Leather. The reported attendance was 215. NAWA has announced dates in Rome on June 19 and July 3, and Cedartown on July 4. Ricky Morton and Bobby Eaton are advertised for July 3, and Abdullah the Butcher for Independence Day. (Rich Tate)
Down South Hardcore Wrestling presents "Rebirth" on July 19 at the Howard Coffin Park Gymnasium in Brunswick, GA. Doors Open at 7:30 p.m. Bell Time is 8:15 p.m. Ticket Prices: $10 Adults $7 Kids. Advertised: Main Event- 3-way elimination match for the DSHW Championship, Teddy Baddstreet (champion) vs. Morbid Angel vs. *Special ECW Original*. Street Fight for the DSHW United States Championship, Dallas Riley (champion) vs. "The Top Story" Morgan Davis. For the DSHW Light Heavyweight Championship, Sebastian Troy (champion) vs. Remy Marcel. For the DSHW Tag Team Championship, Gangsta Nation (champions) vs. Night Train & J. Biggs. In an Anything Goes Match, Ryan Savage vs. Unknown Artist. Also advertised: Cameron La'Rue, Dagon Briggs, and DSHW General Manager Pookie Johnson. (Thomas Bugg)
DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.
NOTES
Dan Masters shot a lot of video at the National Wrestling Alliance event in Atlanta, GA, on June 7. Click here for the first of what should be several different clips he put together; this one featuring the Iron Sheik and his agent, Eric Simms. (Rich Tate)
K&S Wrestlefest has announced that Ricky Steamboat, Arn Anderson, and Mike Rotondo will be at the American Legion Hall in Lindenhurst, NY, on July 19 between 2-4:00 PM. Call (516) 473-4944 for more information. (Rich Tate)
Bob Magee’s column, As I See It, has been updated. Click here for the latest entry. (Rich Tate)
Dr. Phil C. Astin III, through his attorney, entered a plea of not guilty today in response to facing 175 charges of over prescribing medication to seventeen people, including Chris Benoit and Johnny Grunge. (Rich Tate)
The annual reunion of the Cauliflower Alley Club begins today and concludes Wednesday in Las Vegas, NV, with J.J. Dillon serving as the master of ceremonies. Aside from the usual festivities, several people will be honored for their contributions to the wrestling business. Orville Brown will be honored with the Posthumous Award, which goes to people who, for one reason or another, were not honored by the CAC during their lifetimes. Ron Garvin, Butcher Vachon, Bret Hart, Betty Niccoli, Pat Patterson, Scott Teal, Haruka Eigen, and Steve Williams are also being honored. (Rich Tate)
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Dutch Savage (73) and Dan Severn (56).
Today in Memoriam: Terrence Manton (54, 2002).
NOSTALGIA
JUNE 9, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – BUCKHEAD ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > Howard McGill versus Leon Fuller > Wayne Coleman versus Dink Almand > Eddie Wagner versus Foy Rivers / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It was reported that this was the first card at this venue.
JUNE 9, 1933 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CASCADE ARENA (L.H. Brumbelow – Promoter) > Paul Burns defeated Frank Remille > Oscar Williamson and Tarzan Jordan wrestled to a draw (1-1) / Notes: There was also a boxing match, but no details were provided following the card. Jim Zbyszko was credited as being a referee for this card. The match between Oscar Williamson and Tarzan Jordan was stopped due to rain.
JUNE 9, 1933 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > George Lallerstedt versus Lloyd Brown > Eddie Wagner versus John Mauldin > John Dameron versus Whitey Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There were also two boxing matches, but no details were provided following the card.
JUNE 9, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pete Nenoff defeated Tiny Ruff > Juan Humberto defeated Abe Rothberg > Dorv Roche defeated Dan O’Connor / Notes: Tiny Ruff replaced Dan O’Connor in the match with Pete Nenoff, as O’Connor substituted for Lou Thesz in the match with Dorv Roche. Thesz was unable to make the trip to Atlanta because he was home with his wife, who was ill, in St. Louis.
JUNE 9, 1944 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Duke Kapalani defeated Babe Zaharias > Jack Wentworth defeated Dick Lever by disqualification > Al Massey defeated Jack Kelly by disqualification > Cowboy Luttrall defeated Pedro Gomez
JUNE 9, 1948 (WEDNESDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Tommy Ward & Sailor Parker versus Curtis Nack & Tony Mello > Charley Laye versus Henry Piers / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 9, 1950 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Kelly versus Red Roberts > Bob Shipp versus Buddy Knox > Nick Carter & Red McIntyre versus Tom Mahoney & Angelo Cistoldi > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* defeated Babe Zaharias by disqualification / Notes: Aside from the match between Don McIntyre and Babe Zaharias, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. McIntyre had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated the Red Terror on May 19, 1950, in Atlanta.
JUNE 9, 1952 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Carlos Rodriguez versus Angelo Martinelli > Al Massey versus Wally Dusek > Danny Dusek versus Tarzan White > Carlos Rodriguez, Danny & Wally Dusek versus Al Massey, Angelo Martinelli & Tarzan White / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 9, 1958 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charlie Harben versus the Jungle Boy > Ronnie Etchison versus Kurt Von Brawner > Ray Gunkel versus Freddie Blassie / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 9, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Marco Polo defeated Mark Stone > Tiny Evans & Gypsy Joe defeated Bob Rasmussen & Guy Mitchell > Jerry Graham defeated Doug Kinslow > AWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dick the Bruiser* defeated Ray Gunkel by disqualification / Notes: Ray Gunkel was disqualified when he accidentally hit the referee in his match with Dick the Bruiser. The Bruiser had been the reigning US Heavyweight Champion as recognized by the Detroit, MI, office, since he defeated Bobo Brazil on February 28, 1961, in Detroit. For some reason it was being called the AWA World Heavyweight Title here, and the Bruiser was being billed as such.
JUNE 9, 1965 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MEMORIAL STADIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento versus Millie Zec > Bob Dalton versus Bad Boy Hines > Mario Galento versus Billy Hines > Joe Scarpa & Chief Little Eagle versus the Corsicans / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 9, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Hunter and Louie Tillet wrestled to a draw > Jerry Graham defeated Dennis Hall > Mr. Kleen defeated Bad Boy Hines > Tim Geohagen, Buddy Fuller & Mr. Wrestling defeated Alex Perez, Jack Daniels & El Mongol by disqualification > Ray Gunkel defeated Bobby Graham > World Tag Team Title Match: Enrique & Ramon Torres* defeated Stan & Butcher Vachon by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match (No TL): Gene Kiniski* defeated Lou Thesz / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. Paul Jones was the special referee for the match between Gene Kiniski and Lou Thesz. Kiniski had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Thesz on January 7, 1966, in St. Louis, MO. Enrique & Ramon Torres had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Lars & Gene Anderson on May 12, 1967, in Atlanta. The program for this card featured an historical photo of the Dusek Brothers – Ernie, Emil, Joe, and Rudy, as well as one of Gino and Leo Garibaldi with Joe Louis. In addition, there was an article about President Abraham Lincoln’s time as a wrestler. It was announced that Ann Casey would be wrestling Barbara Galento on the card on June 16, 1967.
JUNE 9, 1970 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron Fuller defeated Oki Shikina > Mixed Women’s Tag Team Match: Vicky Williams & Darling Dagmar defeated Rita Boucher & Diamond Lil > Leon Ogle & El Mongol defeated Homer O’Dell & Karl Von Stroheim > Doug Gilbert defeated Paul DeMarco / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Karl Von Stroheim.
JUNE 9, 1971 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Oates versus Fidel Castillo > Rocket & Flash Monroe versus Bob Armstrong & the Professional > Kubla Khan versus Assassin #1 > Dick Steinborn & Bill Dromo versus Buddy Colt & Assassin #2 > Boxing Match: Homer O’Dell versus Leon Ogle / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.
JUNE 9, 1972 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Billy Spears versus Koa Tiki > The Avenger defeated Buddy Colt > Women’s Tag Team Match: Vicky Williams & Debbie Johnson defeated Toni Rose & Paula Kaye > Roberto Soto defeated Rocket Monroe > Dick Steinborn, Bob Armstrong & El Mongol defeated Bepo Mongol & the Assassins > Ray Gunkel defeated Ox Baker by disqualification / Notes: Billy Spears and Koa Tiki were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Spears managed Buddy Colt. Ox Baker was disqualified during his match with Ray Gunkel when he hit referee Charlie Smith, and then hit referee Eddie Smith, who had come to stop the match. Toni Rose participated in an autograph session for fans.
JUNE 9, 1973 (SATURDAY) – “ALL-SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING” (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Tommy Seigler defeated Oki Shikina > Ron Pritchard defeated Ox Baker by disqualification > Ted Oates defeated Jesse James
JUNE 9, 1973 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong defeated Bill White > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Bob Orton, Jr., & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated the Super Infernos* to win title > Bobby Duncum defeated Roy Lee Welch > Stan Vachon defeated Rick Ferrara > Bill Watts defeated Ed Wiskowski by disqualification > Billy Spears and Tiger Conway, Jr., wrestled to a draw / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. J.C. Dykes managed the Super Infernos.
JUNE 9, 1973 (SATURDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – RICHMOND ACADEMY GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ed Wiskowski versus Derrell Cochran > Billy Spears versus Rick Ferrara > Tiger Conway Jr., versus Super Inferno #1 > Bobby Duncum versus Bob Armstrong > Bobby Shane versus Jerry Oates / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. J.C. Dykes managed Super Inferno #1.
JUNE 9, 1973 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – NORTH GEORGIA FAIRGROUNDS (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Jack Armstrong versus Koa Tiki > European Junior Heavyweight Title Match: John Foley* versus Randy Curtis / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 9, 1978 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Georgia Heavyweight Title One-Night Tournament: King Kong Mosca (Winner) Dick Slater, Abdullah the Butcher, Mr. Wrestling #2, Ivan Koloff, the Assassin, Stan Hansen, Mad Dog Martin, Mr. Wrestling #1, Rick Martel, Ole Anderson, Tommy Rich, Adrian Adonis, Hartford Love and Len Denton also participated / Notes: It is unclear as to the pairings and results for the tournament. It was reported that a battle royal determined the pairings for the tournament. Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher.
JUNE 9, 1979 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tape: Ernie Ladd versus Gary Young > Mike Stallings defeated Mike Hammer > Blackjack Lanza & the Masked Superstar defeated Jerry Roberts & Genichiro Tenryu > Tony Atlas defeated Bill Howard > Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Ivan Koloff charged the ring after the match between Tommy Rich and Ole Anderson, and he and Anderson cut Rich’s hair. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and the Masked Superstar.
JUNE 9, 1980 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Don Diamond defeated Charlie Fulton > Mark Lewin defeated Eddie Gilbert > Georgia Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Kevin Sullivan* defeated Kid Collins > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bob Sweetan > Tommy Rich & Tony Atlas defeated Assassin #1 & Baron Von Raschke > Chain Match: Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff defeated Ole & Lars Anderson / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff. The Great Mephisto managed Mark Lewin. Tommy Rich substituted for Austin Idol to team with Tony Atlas in the match against Assassin #1 & Baron Von Raschke.
JUNE 9, 1983 (THURSDAY) – ALBANY, GA – ALBANY CIVIC CENTER [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Paul Ellering versus Joe Lightfoot > Brett Wayne & Ray Candy versus Bob Roop & Arn Anderson > Taped Fist Match: Ron Garvin versus the Iron Sheik > Pez Whatley versus Buzz Sawyer > Tommy Rich & Ole Anderson versus Larry Zbyszko & Killer Brooks / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Paul Ellering managed the Iron Sheik.
JUNE 9, 1984 (SATURDAY) – BALTIMORE, MD (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Nikolai Volkoff defeated King Kong Bundy > Harley Race and Wahoo McDaniel wrestled to a draw > Ole Anderson defeated Paul Ellering by disqualification > Brad Armstrong & the Junkyard Dog defeated Ted DiBiase & the Spoiler > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Ric Flair* defeated Ron Garvin / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Ted DiBiase and the Spoiler.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
Kayfabe Commentaries sent this in:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 10 2008
GARY HART'S FINAL DVD EXPLORES THE MIND OF THE GREAT FORMER BOOKER
"Bittersweet" is how "Guest Booker with Gary Hart" can be best described. In this, Gary's final DVD, he lays bare his innermost feelings about the business, the art of booking, and the bygone territory system. This edition of KayfabeCommentaries' popular dvd series centers around the territory system, and all that has been lost by the elimination of this fertile training ground for wrestlers.
The new dvd runs two hours long and features ample discussion about the territory system in general, as well as the specifics of the Dallas territory, and actually, the entire state of Texas. Of course, no edition of Guest Booker would be complete without the patented booking exercise, wherein Gary travels back to 1986 to try and help Fritz and the ailing World Class organization after a particularly fateful year.
KayfabeCommentaries co-owner Sean Oliver says that "bittersweet" is the emotion behind holding in their posession this important final appearance by Gary Hart. "Though the prevailing emotion behind the news of his loss was great sadness and sympathy for his family, there does exist a reverence for the fact that we had the opportunity to chronicle his mind forever. I've always described the Guest Booker series as 'a chronicle of wrestling's greatest minds.' Well Gary was so deserving of that slot. And we're glad he got it."
Hart's discussion of the booking of Dallas, San Antonio and Houston shatters a popular myth that there were three separate territories. In actuality, Gary explains, the Dallas office and that booker, controlled them all. In addition to the territory discussion, Gary tells some incredible stories from wrestling's golden age, before proceeding to try and reverse the WCCW's ill fortunes of 1986.
Though the company's name was in print all over the wrestling media after Gary's passing due to the fact that they worked with him only hours before his passing, Oliver and KayfabeCommentaries have elected to downplay the death in their treatment of this edition.
"We cut one trailer that addressed that angle, as well as the fact that we dedicate the disc to Gary's two sons," he says. "But beyond that it's going to look and feel like every other Guest Booker. It has to."
"Guest Booker with Gary Hart" went onsale today at http://www.kayfabecommentaries.com.
"What made Gary remarkable was not his death," says Oliver. "It was his life. And I want this dvd to reflect that."
VPW sent this in:
Booker T's Arrival In Varsity Pro Wrestling
Wednesday the 28th of May 2008 was an important night for Varsity Pro
Wrestling, prior to the show that took place that night we had promised a
huge announcement that fans would not want to miss and there's no doubt
that we delivered.
The show took place at the Portsmouth Guildhall and was the final show in
VPW's International Invasion Tour, as with the other two nights of the tour
the fans in attendance saw a top quality night of professional wrestling
that VPW have become known to deliver. One wrestler on the card that night
was Shawn Daivari who was scheduled to headline the show, prior to his
match VPW ring announcer John Atkins managed to get what could be called a
controversial interview with Daivari:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMRih8BGDA4
Daivari would battle VPW's homegrown star "The Devon Powerhouse" Chris
Andrews in the main event of the evening, the fans witnessed a hard hitting
encounter between the duo which was, unfortunately, won by Daivari after he
used a low blow behind the referees back. While celebrating his cheap
victory Daivari told the fans in attendance that he was the greatest
wrestler in the world, before he could continue he was interrupted by
this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtiqHuHsf0Q
VPW's roster features many impressive pro wrestling stars but Booker T is
without doubt the biggest and most impressive addition, it has raised the
bar and set the standard higher than ever in British sports entertainment.
The former six time world champion and King Of The Ring winner, who made
his pro wrestling debut in 1989, will be appearing on two shows taking
place on Thursday the 31st of July at the Solent Hall in Bournemouth and
Saturday the 2nd of August at the Portsmouth Guildhall.
Tickets for both shows are on sale now, as these shows are guaranteed to
sell out quickly we suggest you order your tickets as soon as possible to
avoid disappointment:
Solent Hall, Bournemouth International Centre
Thursday 31st July
Box office phone number: 0844 576 3000
Tickets: £10 for children, £12.50 adults and £15 for ringside seats
Venue website: http://www.bic.co.uk/
Portsmouth Guildhall
Saturday 2nd August
Box office phone number: 023 9282 4355
Tickets: £10 for children, £12.50 adults and £15 for ringside
Venue website: http://www.portsmouthguildhall.co.uk/
If you are new to Varsity Pro Wrestling and would like a sample of the
quality of wrestling entertainment we offer please view the promotional
video below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFD0nCIO76c
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Gold Tickets On Sale Now
Varsity Pro Wrestling is proud to announce that, for the first time ever,
fans will be able to purchase gold tickets for the upcoming shows featuring
Booker T.
These limited edition gold tickets will bring the Varsity Pro Wrestling
experience even further into your life and offer a truly once in a life
time opportunity. So, what do the gold tickets offer? Ringside seats at
either the Bournemouth or Portsmouth shows and a pre-show meal with the VPW
stars, including Booker T! Wanting to reward our fans we have gone one step
further than a meet and greet and can now give you an entire night of pro
wrestling entertainment for a very reasonable price.
Head over to the VPW Online Shop to order your gold tickets now, but
remember they are limited edition so buy quickly to avoid disappointment.
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New Varsity Pro Wrestling Merchandise Available
At Varsity Pro Wrestling there's nothing we care more about than pleasing
our fans, that is why we are proud of our ever expanding range of official
Varsity Pro Wrestling merchandise which you can buy at live events and
online at the VPW website.
Previously announced was the first VPW DVD of a sell-out show in Exmouth
from 2007, there is now a new version of this product available which is
signed by the combatants in the main event, The UK Kid and D'Lo Brown. This
LIMITED EDITION DVD can be yours for just £15 (+£2 P&P), so head over to
the VPW online shop and buy yours while stocks last!
Also available is a LIMITED EDITION 8x10 promotional picture of D'Lo Brown
(see the picture below), the picture is signed by D'Lo and can be yours for
just £6 (+1.50 P&P) but buy now as this item is guaranteed to sell
quickly.
More Varsity Pro Wrestling merchandise will be available very soon,
including Robbie Everest t-shirts and gold tickets for the future shows
featuring Booker T!
Our merchandise is endorsed by current WWE star D'Lo Brown! View a video
below of D'Lo displaying several pieces of Varsity Pro Wrestling
merchandise.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=bDLBamb1Y4k
http://www.varsityprowrestling.com
CHIKARA sent this in:
CHIKARA: Complete card for this Friday's Young Lions Cup event!
Every year, we gather up 24 of the circuit's most promising up-and-comers, and toss 'em into a tournament we call Young Lions Cup. The 6th annual YLC is coming to Hellertown this weekend - June 13th, 14th and 15th - and we're kicking off the weekend with a total of 7 tournament matches, and 2 non-tourney bouts! Join us as we bid farewell to Hellertown with these matches:
NIGHT 1 (June 13) YLC TOURNAMENT MATCHES:
-Amasis vs. Create-A-Wrestler (debuting his new persona)
-Pelle Primeau [ROH] vs. Ethan Page [Ontario All Pro]
-Vin Gerard vs. Sami Callihan [American Luchacore]
-Alex Payne [ROH] vs. Pinkie Sanchez [CZW]
-James Ross [NWA] vs. Drake Younger [IWA:MS]
-Jimmy Olsen vs. Stupified
-The six winners will advance into a 6-way elimination tag in the evening's main event!
NON-TOURNAMENT MATCHES:
-The Colony vs. Fabulous Three [Mitch Ryder, Larry Sweeney, Shayne Hawke]
-F.I.S.T. vs. Order of the Neo Solar Temple [UltraMantis, Hydra, Tim Donst]
The Smart Mark Video site is once again accepting orders. Head over there to pick up our 4 May events on DVD right now!
Advance tickets for our next 4 live events (including Young Lions Cup VI) are on sale right now! Visit our online store and pick up your copy of the second issue of the CHIKARA comic book (Season 7, Volume 2)!
"Young Lions Cup VI, Night 1"
6.13.2008 - Friday Evening
Live @ The American Legion Hall!
935 Main Street
in Hellertown, PA!
The action begins at 7:30 pm!
"Young Lions Cup VI, Night 2"
6.14.2008 - Saturday Evening
Live @ The American Legion Hall!
935 Main Street
in Hellertown, PA!
The action begins at 7:30 pm!
"Young Lions Cup VI, Night 3"
6.15.2008 - Sunday Afternoon
Live @ The American Legion Hall!
935 Main Street
in Hellertown, PA!
The action begins at 4:00 pm!
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