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On Friday, April 21, 2006 at 5:24 PM EST

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Mike Capano sent in the following press release: Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame to hold 5th annual Induction

The 2006 Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction weekend will be held on May 19th & 20th in Amsterdam, New York.

World of Hurt Wrestling presents Northeast Championship Pro wrestling
This event will be held at the Amsterdam High School on Friday, May 19th at 8:00 pm. The admission is $12.00 per person. Tickets are available at the door or contact Hillbilly Cousin Luke at 1-908-672-2369. Featured on the card will be Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Demolition Ax, Doink the Clown, Matt Hyson known as Spike Dudley, The Missing Link, a woman's match, and a midget's match featuring Little Louie vs. King Queezy.

Tag Team Main Event: Emanuele/Luggerio vs. Bockwinkel/Denucci
Amsterdam Mayor Joe Emanuele and 5th Ward Alderman Rich Luggerio have challenged legendary wrestlers Nick Bockwinkel and Dominic Denucci to a match, but not inside the squared circle. They will be squaring off in a game of bocce at the Port Jackson Bocce Club. This event will take place on Saturday, May 20th at 9:00 AM. Breakfast will be served at this event.

The Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Annual Convention will be held on Saturday, May 20th at the Best Western in Amsterdam from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Collectors, vendors, wrestlers, promoters and authors will be in attendance.

There is no charge to visit the convention. This is a once a year opportunity to hang out with some your wrestling heros.

Your Chance to Meet the Legends from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Best Western.
Legends making an appearance at this years Meet & Greet include Killer Kowalski, Dominic Denucci, George "The Animal" Steele, Ida May Martinez, Don Leo Jonathan, "Butcher" Vachon, Nick Bockwinkel, "Irish" Davey O'Hannon, "Hillbilly" Cousin Luke, Angelo Savoldi, Missing Link, "The Destroyer" Dick Beyer, Ax of Demolition, "Irish" Terry Gunn, Ann Casey, Penny Banner, Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Red Bastien, J.J. Dillon, Billy Two Rivers, The Fabulous Moolah, Mae Young, Kathleen Wembley, and Gloria Barattini. Admission to enter the Meet & greet is $10.00 per person.

Nick Bockwinkel to Host 2006 Induction Ceremony
We are pleased to announce that the legendary Nick Bockwinkel will serve as Master of Ceremonies for this year's Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction. Bockwinkel is himself a Hall of Famer (Class of 2003), as well as a four-time AWA World Champion. Known as one of the all-time great "heel champions," Bockwinkel was once managed by Bobby "the Brain" Heenan, who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this year. Nick will no doubt have some amazing stories to share, including his recollections of another 2006 Inductee, Ray "the Crippler" Stevens, with whom Bockwinkel held the AWA World Tag Team title.

This year's Dinner/Induction will take place at St. Mary's Auditorium in Amsterdam, New York. This event will begin at 6:00 p.m. and tickets are $50.00.

Steve Mlenak sent in the following press release as well:

Children’s Benefit Show News (New Match, Ticket Update, Christian Cage vs. AJ Styles)

TOMS RIVER – Another match has been added to the Children’s Hospital of NJ Benefit Show. It pits former WWE and TNA Superstar Frankie Kazarian against the leader of Team Canada Petey Williams. This match is sure to be one of the hottest on the show and definitely has the potential to be the match of the night. Make sure you reserve your tickets today, because we are close to selling out of the 2nd/3rd row level. You can order tickets by going online to childrensbenefitshow.com, calling 848-448-7736 or e-mailing childrensbenefitshow@yahoo.com. Local fans may also decide to pick up tickets at one of our sponsors in Toms River at the Galleria Spa Collection (185 Rt. 37 East).

Also remember, ALL tickets will be $5 more expensive the night of the show so make sure you reserve your tickets today to avoid higher ticket prices and long lines the night of the show! This show is sure to be electric, so make sure you get the best seats in the house as soon as you can!

The show is headlined by a HUGE first time ever meeting of the current NWA World Heavyweight Champion Christian Cage and AJ Styles!

Straight off of WWE TV and onto the main event scene for TNA Wrestling, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Christian Cage is currently one of the biggest names in pro wrestling. Having captured the Intercontinental Championship twice, the European Championship, the Hardcore Championship, the Light-Heavyweight Championship, and the WWE Tag-Team Championship an astounding NINE times; Christian is one of the most premier athletes in the business today.

AJ Styles is no slouch either, though, becoming the first and only, TNA Triple Crown Champion, holding the NWA Heavyweight Championship, the NWA Tag-Team Championship, and the X-Division Championship. The 'Phenomenal One' cannot wait to get in the ring with Christian Cage on June 3rd, as it has been one of his dream matches for years.

Unlike other charity shows, this show is being organized by not one specific wrestling company, and ALL proceeds from the event will go DIRECTLY to the hospital. The Children's Hospital is the state's premier hospital caring for children, with specialized services to treat ill and injured children from newborn to adolescent years as well as preventive programs that promote wellness in the community. Children's Hospital of New Jersey is an affiliate of the Saint Barnabas Health Care System, the largest integrated health care delivery system in the state.

As a hospital devoted only to children, Children's Hospital of New Jersey recognizes that the special needs of children and their families extend far beyond clinical interventions. The facility provides an atmosphere of caring and warmth that complements the extraordinary medical care that is delivered by medical and surgical specialists who are all dedicated exclusively to children's health. The hospital's comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric services include a licensed cardiac surgery program, state-designated regional prenatal center, pediatric intensive care unit, pediatric emergency department, Neonatal Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)/Apnea Center, Valerie Fund Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, neonatal ICU with New Jersey's only ECMO unit, HIV/AIDS treatment for children as well as a sexual and child abuse program.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, June 3, 2006
Venue: Toms River High School East
Location: Toms River, New Jersey
Ring Time: 7:30 PM
Doors Open: 6:45 PM
Directions: childrensbenefitshow.com

Matches

1) ‘The Phenomenal’ AJ Styles vs. NWA World Heavyweight Champion Christian Cage
2) Mana vs. Abyss (Street Fight)
3) Alex Shelley vs. ‘The Playa from the Himilaya’ Sonjay Dutt
4) Petey Williams vs. Frankie Kazarian
5) Former WWE Superstars The Heart Throbs vs. Rob Eckoes & Damian Adams
6) Lil’ Ricky vs. Josh Daniels

Also scheduled to appear: ‘Sweet ‘n Sour’ Larry Sweeney, Mercedes Martinez, Billy Bax, Mike Kruel, All Money is Legal, Eddie Guapo, Eric Cooper, Slayer, Lowlife Louie and Church!

Tickets

First Row Tickets: SOLD OUT
Second/Third Row Tickets: $25.00
Floor Tickets: $20.00
General Admission: $15.00

http://www.childrensbenefitshow.com