Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
On Monday, May 21, 2007 at 5:05 PM EST

Dory Funk Jr. sent this in:

Funk's Corner - What is a Webbie?

Aside from being a Rapster from Baton Rouge Louisiana a "Webbie" is something in between a Mini Reality Show and a wrestling promo.

You have seen them on the major wrestling television shows, Incidents that take place back stage and the production video cameras are there to record the events for presentation through video live or on replay.

Webbies are not promos and they are certainly not wrestling matches. Webbies are mini videos. Their importance is to increase the interest in up coming wrestling matches.

With the popularization of You Tube, My Space and for that matter, !BANG! TV Webbies are increasingly important in the marketing of professional wrestling.

On our website at www.dory-funk.com, we have a special section for "Webbies" featuring the participants in our next !BANG! TV Taping, Support the Troops 16, Ultimate Struggle.

The latest "Webbie" on line on our website is the signing of the contract for the Florida Heavyweight Championship match between Johnny Magnum and Shane Chung and the controversy surrounding the selection of their respective corner people.

Other Webbies on our site include Elvis Sharp Exposing himself to Air Mitchell's Valet, Sandii Skye, A risqué phone conversation between The Claw and Father James Mitchell and a dressing and powder room incident involving The Claw and The "Pop Tarts," Lady Kimberly and Miss Vicki.

Support the Troops 16, Ultimate Struggle comes to the Funking Conservatory Sunday May 27th. Matches on the card include:

Florida Title - Johnny Magnum vs Shane Chung

Revenge Match - Dory Funk vs Scott D'Amore

Women's Title - The Claw vs Gail Kim vs Miss Vicki vs Lady Kimberly

# 1 Contender Match, Hard Core Rules - Flyin' Ryan with Sandii Skye vs Elvis Sharp with the Pop Tarts vs Kory Chavis with Father James Mitchell vs Blain Rage with Scott D'Amore.

Also we will be introducing Duchess Louise Henley and The "Super Model."

For ticket information call 352-895-4658 or visit our website at www.dory-funk.com. Tickets are also available at Devon Self Storage in Ocala, Florida. Advance Purchase are $10 and At the Door $15.

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Independent Wrestling Federation sent this in:

Independent Wrestling Federation
Website: www.WrestlingIWF.com
MySpace: www.MySpace.com/WrestlingIWF

RESULTS:

IWF Mayhem Weekend Day 2
Sunday, May 20, 2007 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ

1. Justin Corino defeated Jana.

2. Chris Steeler defeated Burnin' Mike Durnin.

3. IWF Tag Team Champions Kevin Knight & Nick Sabre defeated Aaron Stride & Franciz to retain the titles.

4. IWF American Champion Travis Blake defeated Antonio Rivera to retain the title.

5. Frank Scoleri defeated Jason Roberts.

6. IWF Heavyweight Champion Tony Torres w/ Eloy Fiesta defeated Outlaw Shane O'Brien w/ Commissioner Rich Ross to retain the title.

For information visit www.WrestlingIWF.com.

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UPCOMING EVENT:

Independent Wrestling Federation
Presents:
5th Annual Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament Weekend

Saturday, June 23, 2007, 7:30 pm
& Sunday, June 24, 2007, 4:00 pm
@ IWF Centre, 32 Willow Way, West Paterson, NJ

Two-Day, Eight-Team, Single Elimination Tag Team Tournament Featuring...

* IWF Heavyweight Champion Tony Torres & Junior Champion Antonio Rivera w/ Eloy Fiesta
* IWF American Champion Travis Blake & Outlaw Shane O'Brien w/ Rich Ross
* IWF Tag Team Champions Kevin Knight & Nick Sabre
* Franciz & Mystery Partner
* Burnin' Mike Durnin & Steve Camacho
* Justin Corino & Frank Scoleri
* Plus Two More Teams To Be Announced

And Several Non-Tournament Matches.

For information visit www.WrestlingIWF.com.

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IWF Wrestling School Summer Tuition Specials This June, July & August:
Training in a Friendly & Safe Environment Since 1999 @ West Paterson, NJ

The Independent Wrestling Federation Training School, now in its eighth year at IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ, offers first-rate instruction in a friendly and safe training environment. This Summer, we offer two and three month trial specials in June, July and August.

Established in 1999, we trained hundreds of wrestlers and managers from 15 states and four countries that perform in bouts around the globe, including World Wrestling Entertainment. Former WWE Diva Dawn Marie trained at IWF and had her first-ever match with us in 2001.

IWF alumni Damian Adams, Fred Sampson, Shawn Donavan, Aaron Stride, Travis Blake, Shane O’Brien, Josh Daniels, Justin Corino, Biggie Biggs, Roman, Hadrian, Rob Eckos and Brandon Young worked for World Wrestling Entertainment on Raw, SmackDown, Heat, Velocity, Survivor Series commercial, Escape the Rules commercial, Undertaker druids in WrestleMania XX, Kurt Angle's cops, security for Batista, Ric Flair, Randy Orton, Eric Bischoff and Shawn Michaels.

Adams, Daniels and Eckos also worked for TNA. Adams is currently training in WWE's developmental system Ohio Valley Wrestling in Kentucky, while Sampson makes frequent appearances on Raw, SmackDown and Heat. So far, 16 graduates made WWE appearances.

Head trainer is Kevin Knight, a 12-year ring pro who works for major companies including WWE and NWA. Since 1996, he wrestled countless Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers from WWE, WCW, ECW and NWA.

Classes are Saturday & Sunday 12-4 pm and Tuesday & Wednesday 6:30-10 pm. Free Open House Tours offered during class hours with no appointment necessary and no obligation to enroll, so drop-in anytime (closed holidays/event days).

School is open to men and women ages 15 and up, course length is 9 months, and qualified students can perform on events after 3 months of training. You have flexibility to pay tuition in full at an incredibly reduced rate, or utilize our easy monthly finance plan suited to meet any budget.

For boys and girls ages 12 to 17, we host three-day Youth Summer Wrestling Clinics this July and August. This instructional clinic provides youngsters an opportunity to enter the ring, and experience the training methods of a wrestler and referee.

IWF Wrestling School hosts periodic Seminars and Clinics with current stars and legendary performers. WWE's Stevie Richards, WWE's Nunzio, WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana, former Intercontinental Champion Honky Tonk Man, WWE legend Ricky Steamboat, WWE trainer Dr. Tom Prichard, former UFC Champion Ken Shamrock, former WWE Diva Dawn Marie, former WWE star Tom Brandi (Sal Sincere), former ECW Champion Steve Corino, and TNA's Simon Diamond have hosted clinics.

For information visit www.WrestlingIWF.com. IWF Wrestling School is recognized as the premiere training facility in the Northeast by countless media outlets. Independent Wrestling Federation produces family-friendly live events, hosts Birthday Parties, and conducts Field Trips for youth and recreation organizations.

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David Kocotos sent this in:

Night of Legends at Tropicana Field Results

It was a “Night of Legends" at Tropicana Field when the Devil Ray’s hosted the Florida Marlins this past Friday night. The Rays brought in a dozen former World Wrestling Entertainment stars that made appearances before, during and after the game.

Prior to the game all the wrestlers including legends Bret “The Hitman" Hart, “Mean" Gene Okerlund, Jim “The Anvil" Neidhart and B. Brian Blair signed autographs for the over 14,000 paid fans.

The Hart Foundation also reunited as Bret Hart and Jim Nedihart stepped into the ring to present one luck fan with an autographed folding chair from a recent WWE pay per view, as well as tickets to next years Wrestlemania XXIV, being held on March 30, 2008 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.

Following the game, three matches took place right in the middle of the field:

King Haku was defeated by the “Native American Superstar" Tatanka

Brutus “The Barber" Beefcake lost his bout to Greg “The Hammer" Valentine, after the bout Beefcake who entered the ring sporting a Red Sox jersey was heckled by a Yankee’s fan. “The Barber" lived up to his nickname by hauling the fan into the ring for an impromptu trim.

Valentine returned to the ring to put a stop to the madness offering his former tag team partner a handshake and a Ray’s jersey. Following some considerations the two shook hands as the crowd erupted in approval of the ‘Dream Team’ reunion.

Former World Tag Team Champions…The Nasty Boys shut the mouths of the cocky Rick Steiner and The Cuban Assassin, prior to the bout, the Commissioner for the night B. Brian Blair ejected The Assassin’s valet ‘Fantasy" from ringside.

While the Nasties had their opponents well in hand they were still glad of the assist from Ray’s star Jonny Gomes who hit the ring wielding a garbage can.

Throughout the night ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund provided color commentary.

Speaking with www.KocoSports.com the Devil Ray’s spokesperson said that they were “extremely happy’ at how the event turned out and they plan to bring the “legends night" back for either a Yankees or Red Sox Saturday home game in the future. They are projection an attendance of around 35,000 for the next event.

For exclusive photos of the event click here:
http://www.kocosports.com/ig/gallery.asp?categoryid=78