Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
On Saturday, December 23, 2006 at 5:29 AM EST

Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling sent this in:

BREAKING NEWS: KRYSTAL FROST SIGNS CAPW CHAMPION TRACY SMOTHERS

In recent weeks we’ve been following the exploits of JT Lightning’s personal advisor Krystal Frost, and her desire to add more talent to her stable. We’ve reported on Frost combing the CAPW roster from top to bottom, as well as searching outside of Cleveland All-Pro for prospective talent. We’ve eavesdropped on phone messages, and gathered every clue we could find in order to shed some light on the situation. Last week, we told you Frost was on her way to a hotel room in an undisclosed location sometime during this past weekend. After a few short hours of surveillance over the weekend, our reporters spotted Frost leaving her place of residence, speeding away in her car. We followed her to a seedy, run-down hotel on the outskirts of town. Shortly after she entered the hotel, our reporters spotted something very peculiar…a car in the parking lot with a Tennessee license plate. Twenty minutes later our reporters’ fears were proven true, as Frost and the “Wild Eyed Southern Boy" CAPW Champion Tracy Smother himself, left the hotel side by side, driving away in Frost’s car. Both parties were seen holding some sort of documents in their hands, which can only be assumed to be official contracts making Smothers’ and Frost’s business relationship together official.

How will this apparent newfound alliance impact the rest of the CAPW roster? How will this effect the career of Frost’s other main protégé JT Lightning? And what changes will be in store for the Tracy’s scheduled title defense against CAPW Television Champion Bane on January 14?

UPDATE ON THE CHRIS KOLE/CK3 SAGA

Over the course of the month, we’ve also tracked the escalating hatred between “Killer" Chris Kole and Conrad Kennedy III. Conrad became irate at Kole after CK3 was forced to spend the night in an area hospital following a devastating Chris Kole suplex that nearly broke Conrad’s neck last November. CK3’s retaliation for this accidental injury, was to intentionally brutalize Kole beyond the bounds of the normal bumps and bruises of a match. Conrad left Kole with a broken nose, severe lacerations on the head, and a possible concussion. Kole has refused to miss ring time and has spent several weeks petitioning for a rematch.

We here at CAPW can indeed confirm that Chris Kole vs. Conrad Kennedy III WILL in fact take place on January 14, and according to our sources it will NOT be just an ordinary wrestling match. CAPW officials have reportedly granted Kole’s wish for the match to take place under certain violent and dangerous stipulations, however, CAPW management are in the process of drawing up special detailed contracts for both Kole and Kennedy, releasing CAPW of any liability or responsibility for injuries and damages suffered in this match. As a result, we are legally not able to officially release the details of this match until both parties have signed, but we fully expect to be able to reveal the hell these men will step into right here next week!

UPDATED CARD FOR CAPW’s LIVE EVENT ON SUNDAY JANUARY 14

Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling returns to the famed Turner’s Hall, 7325 Guthrie Avenue, on Sunday afternoon January 14 with a brand new start-time of 3pm, with doors opening at 2pm. Last week, we confirmed the main event, and now we can add two blockbuster bouts to the card.
Just added to the card this week…

“One Legged Wonder" Zach Gowen vs. Josh Prohibition
Josh Prohibition’s alliance of convenience with Johnny Gargano was working to a fair bit of success at first. The duo joined forces to help combat mutual enemies such as Zach Gowen & M-Dogg 20, however when Gowen & M-Dogg united to even the odds, the results became mixed. Such was the case last month when Gowen scored the winning pinfall in the six man tag team match, defeating the opposing team, which included Josh Prohibition & Gargano. Josh was reportedly “humiliated" over dropping such an important match to his long-time friend/enemy M-Dogg, and current top rival in the Jr. Heavyweight Division, Zach Gowen. Prohibition was quick to challenge Gowen, and it’s no surprise that the Tenacious Gowen was even quicker to accept. However, with Johnny Gargano also scheduled to be in the building, and Gowen’s frequent ally M-Dogg 20 rumored to have contractual obligations elsewhere, has Zach Gowen encountered one obstacle that is simply unconquerable?

In addition to these matches already announced…

CAPW Heavyweight Title Match: Tracy Smothers vs. Bane
Tracy Smothers may have been the one to pin Claudio Castagnoli to win the CAPW Title on December 3rd, but it was Jason Bane’s devastating Baneline that knocked Claudio out cold. After Bane did the dirty work, the veteran Smothers picked his spot and stole the victory and the title that Bane wanted to re-unify with his Television Title for a historic second time. This time, they’ll be no place for Tracy to hide, as he has to collide with a 6’8" 300+ pounder one-on-one. Can the Wild Eyed Southern Boy survive Jason Bane one more time, or will CAPW’s top two championships be dominated by one mountain of a man? And how does the recent news of Tracy Smothers now being under the direction of the controversial Krystal Frost impact this scenario and the future of the CAPW Title?

CAPW Junior Heavyweight Title Match: Johnny Gargano vs. Azrieal
The deep roster of Jr. Heavyweight Title contenders to Johnny Gargano keeps on growing. In addition to top challengers like M-Dogg 20 and Zach Gowen still on the horizon, another major independent name has put their name into the hat of contention. Azrieal, the east coast standout who originally gained fame as Angel Dust of Special K in Ring of Honor, has in recent years abandoned the raver image en route to becoming a more serious well-rounded contender. It seems CAPW management has taken notice, as his reputation has warranted him not only a CAPW debut, but an opportunity at the Jr. Heavyweight Title as well.

Irish Airborn vs. Q&A - 2 out of 3 Falls
Jake & Dave Crist, collectively known as Irish Airborn, have made a major mark on the tag team scene in recent months. The Crists have brought high-risk and high-impact to a tag division quickly gaining a reputation of being just that. Virus & Unknown, collectively known as Q&A, are still on the comeback trail following Virus’ months-long sabbatical due to reconstructive shoulder surgery. Both teams had a breathtaking & evenly-matched contest at “Season’s Beatings", so much so, CAPW management could not determine a clear cut top contender to tag champions Faith in Nothing. Therefore, a rematch was ordered for January 14, and this time it’ll be 2/3 Falls. There will be no chance of fluke victories here, as someone will have to soundly defeat their opposition TWICE to move up in the rankings. Rumors has it Tag Champions Christian Faith & Vincent Nothing have been keeping an extremely close eye on both of these potential challengers, and are already preparing themselves for battle against whomever may emerge victorious. One thing we can count on is this contenders’ match will not be one soon forgotten.

For more information, please visit www.capw.net.

CAPW ON SPORTS TIME OHIO

Every week, CAPW will deliver one solid hour of cutting-edge, intense, athletic wrestling action to STO viewers featuring a cavalcade of wrestling stars. See the best of national and international stars, past and present, as well as the brightest home-grown stars in the state of Ohio! The program will be hosted by play-by-play commentator Joe Dombrowski and color analyst Jamie Scott, who will bring you all the hot matches, backstage interviews, exclusive footage, and so much more each and every week on Sports Time Ohio! Here is the upcoming schedule for CAPW programming on Sports Time Ohio:

Friday, 12/22 Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling #17 (D) 10:00 PM
Wednesday, 12/27 Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling #17 (R) 4:00 PM

Sports Time Ohio is available to nearly 3 million homes throughout the state of Ohio and into surrounding states, and is also available nationwide on select satellite dish packages. Check local listings and channel packages for availability. For more information log on to www.sportstimeohio.com. For more information on Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling log on to www.capw.net.

CAPW DVDs NOW ON SALE AT RF VIDEO

Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling has announced an agreement with one of the longest running and most widely known tape & DVD distributors in professional wrestling today, RF Video. This is your opportunity to own and relive some of CAPW’s most memorable moments from the pre-Sports Time Ohio era. For new fans interested in how Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling came to be what it is today, or long-time fans who want to re-live great memories, these DVDs are perfect to add to your home video library. Among the great titles available…

Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling 3/6/05: Chris Hamrick vs. Kip James; Josh Prohibition vs. Dios Salvador
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling 5/1/05: Chris Hamrick vs. Colt Cabana; CM Punk vs. Chad Collyer
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling 6/5/05: Dios vs. Stryker vs. Prohibition vs. Sabin; Hamrick vs. Collyer
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling 7/10/05: Chris Hamrick vs. Buff Bagwell; Sheik Abdul vs. Dick Trimmins
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling 8/8/05: Bagwell & Hamrick vs. Lightning & Prohibition; M-Dogg 20; Collyer
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling 10/2/05: Chris Hamrick vs. Justin Idol; M-Dogg 20 vs. Shiima Xion
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling 11/6/05: Chris Hamrick vs. Jerry Lynn; Matt Stryker vs. M-Dogg 20
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling 12/4/05: Chris Hamrick vs. Chris Cronus; Smothers; Collyer; Stryker
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling 1/8/06: Chris Hamrick vs. Steve Corino; Matt Stryker vs. Ricky Landell.
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling 2/12/06: Chris Hamrick vs. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Adam Cage; Sumie Sakai
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling 3/12/06: Adam Cage vs. Chad Collyer; Nigel McGuiness vs. CK3
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling 4/9/06: Abdullah the Butcher vs. Michael Hellborn; Rhino vs. Samoa Joe
Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling 5/7/06: “Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Ala Hussein; Necro Butcher; M-Dogg 20

To purchase CAPW DVDs, follow this link: click here

BECOME PART OF CAPW's GROWING LIST OF MEDIA ASSOCIATES

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CAPW EXPANDING TELEVISION PRODUCTION TEAM

CAPW is looking to expand its TV production crew for the Sports Time Ohio TV tapings. Editing and graphics knowledge a must. Contact JT Lightning, jtlightning30@aol.com or call 440-734-3034, 216-536-2969. Please, serious inquires only!

CAPW ON MYSPACE!

Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling has joined the ever-growing community of MySpace.com, with an official page dedicated to all the news, personalities, and happenings of Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling. For more information, visit www.myspace.com/capw to befriend the hottest promotion in the state of Ohio today!

TO PURCHASE CAPW LIVE EVENT TICKETS PLEASE VISIT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TICKET OUTLETS

Tickets for any and all CAPW live events are available at the following outlets. Tickets are always available at Turner's Hall the afternoon of the show as well.

Black's Health World,
11934 Lorain, Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
216-252-1695

Casamel's Pizza,
5589 Broadview, Rd,
Parma, Ohio.
216-661-9700

Lucha Appliances,
West 54th Street & Lorain Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
216-326-7526

West Side Metals Corp.
6400 Stock Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
216-961-7297

Pit Stop Donuts,
4411 Clark Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
216-631-3284

Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling has been the premiere brand of professional wrestling in the state of Ohio throughout it's over-thirteen year existence. CAPW utilizes a blend of the most talented and exciting local and national attractions today for a unique fan experience, featuring names such as Claudio Castagnoli, M-Dogg 20, Chris Cronus, Chris Kole, Nigel McGuiness, Rhino, JT Lightning, Matt Stryker, Jason Bane, and many more. Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling can be seen weekly on Sports Time Ohio in nearly 3 million homes. For more information please visit www.CAPW.net.

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Dory Funk Jr. sent this in:

Funking Conservatory Press Release - Robert Gibson to face Dory Funk Jr. at Support the Troops 10, Reality Check

Robert Gibson of the Rock 'N Roll Express will face Dory Funk Jr. in a Double Main Event along with a Funking Conservatory World Championship Match with the Champion
Johnny Magnum defending the World Title against the challenge of Blain Rage at !BANG! TV's production of Support the Troops 10, Reality Check on Sunday December 31st in Ocala, Florida at the Funking Conservatory. Show time is 7:00pm and doors open at 6:30pm.

Jag Gonzalez, Menace 2 Society, Russell Paul Williams, Claudia (The Claw) Reiff, Miss Vicki, Josh Deloney, and Johnny Romano will be on the card with more surprises yet to come.

For ticket information and more information on joining the Funking Conservatory Wrestling School visit our website at www.dory-funk.com or call 352-895-4658.

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Tim Kempter sent this in:

Fans....this week some of the legends appearing the CIW Supershow in Adrian Mi, at the Hope Center have been announced. The following superstars will be appearing for CIW's benefit for Cerebal Palsey:

DEMOLITION AX
The Birdman KOKO B. WARE
The Ugandan Giant KAMALA
THE NEW ORIENT EXPRESS(Pat Tanaka/Dylan Knight)
and...1/2 of the Powers of Pain - THE BARBARIAN returns to action in CIW!!!

Matches and more info to be announced soon....!