Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
On Saturday, December 22, 2007 at 2:26 AM EST

Greg DeMarco sent this in:

Arizona's Two Largest Promotions Join Forces
by Greg DeMarco

Arizona wrestling has become a territory full of the backstabbing, underhanded tactics that are typically reserved for sports entertainment scripts produced for television. But two promotions have displayed character above all others to form the most powerful alliance in the state. On December 4, 2007, it was announced that Arizona's longest running promotion, Impact Zone Wrestling, had acquired Rising Phoenix Wrestling, the fastest growing promotion in the southwest. Very little was known about the acquisition, what it meant for the talent in Rising Phoenix Wrestling, or the future of both companies. After weeks of meetings and discussions, all of the details are finally available.

The deal was orchestrated by IZW Board of Directors member Strangler Steve King. IZW did not acquire Rising Phoenix Wrestling the company, but rather the rights to book and promote RPW superstars in the state of Arizona. This move was motivated by King's desire to get all of the top talent in the state under one roof. This influx of talent will allow 2008 to be filled with fresh and exciting match-ups for Arizona wrestling fans.

Impact Zone Wrestling also gained control over the NWA Arizona Tag Team Championships and the NWA Arizona Heavyweight Championship. The joining of these two titles with the IZW World Heavyweight Championship and the IZW Tag Team Championships, allows one stacked roster to compete for the most prestigious championships in the state. On January 5, 2008, IZW will unify the state's championships at the Broadway Recreation Center in Mesa, Arizona in a show that will be headlined by the biggest match in Arizona wrestling history: IZW World Heavyweight Champion "The Hawaiian Lion" John Williams versus RPW's NWA Arizona Heavyweight Champion "XXX" Lawrence Tyler in a unification match that will give one man sole possession of the moniker "greatest wrestler in all of Arizona."

While IZW has taken on full responsibility for booking and promoting the state's best wrestling events, Rising Phoenix Wrestling has taken over full production of televised wrestling product, which will consist of a weekly online broadcast and regular DVD releases. "IZW Impulse" will debut during the month of December, and will be a weekly look at the matches and interviews that shape the current and future landscape of Impact Zone Wrestling. All of the production you've come to expect from RPW will remain intact, giving the state's best competitors an increased amount of exposure. IZW Impulse will be hosted by Greg DeMarco, the former Voice of RPW, who will be joined on commentary by Arizona newcomer J.T. O'Sullivan.

IZW's December 18 show at The Sets in Tempe, Arizona saw the first signs of the new partnership. Along with the XXX-Lion unification match, it was announced that TNT (Brandon Nitro & Johnny Dynamite) had refused to defend their NWA-AZ tag team titles on January 5. IZW Board representative Steve King then stripped TNT of their tag team titles, declaring them vacant. On January 5, 2008, The 602 Wrecking Crew (Jacob "The Riot" Herzberg and "The Irish Hand Grenade" Marty Murphy) will defend the IZW Tag Team titles against Native Blood (Navajo Warrior & Ghost Walker) in a tag team match that will now also be for the vacant NWA Arizona Tag Team titles. By the end of the January 5 show, the biggest belts in all of Arizona will all be unified for the first time ever.

Keep checking http://www.ImpactZoneWrestling.com and http://www.RisingPhoenixWrestling.com for more announcements about the January 5 supershow at the Broadway Recreation Center in Mesa, AZ, as well as the link to view the debut episode of IZW Impulse! 2008 promises to be a year of increased competition, intensity, and exposure for the thriving Arizona wrestling scene, and with IZW and RPW teaming to lead the way, the sky is the limit for Arizona wrestling!

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Tellin D. Truth sent this in:

F-1PW Presents "Badge of Honor" on January 5th, 2008

Force One Pro Wrestling presents its next event, called "Badge of Honor" on Saturday, January 5, 2008, at Hamilton Hall on Philadelphia Avenue in Egg Harbor City, NJ. Doors open at 7 pm, with a 7:30 pm bell time. Here's a quick rundown of the card.

Force One Heavyweight champion "Bad Boy" Danny Pagan defends his heavyweight championship belt against the number one challenger, Patch, along with his manager JADEN.

Junior Heavyweight champion Diego DiMarco along with his manager Millionaire Ted Jr. finds himself in a rematch for the belt against indy superstar Judas Young. (As seen on Monday Night Raw)

A 15 minute time limit draw was reached with no winner at the last show "Full Force", so Commissioner Tommy Cairo has ordered a rematch between "Hot Shot" Mike Reed, and "The Midnight Idol" Nicky Benz. The match will not end until a winner is announced.

Latin star Panther takes on "The Sure Thing" Ryan Wing.

In a USA vs. Canada match, former Force One Pro Wrestling Junior Heavyweight Champion The White Lotus takes on "The Canadian Shooter" Tommy Force with manager JADEN

The Force One fans were shocked at the last show when teammates Ryu Lee & Razor Rivera lost to High Impact, due to interference from Millionaire Ted Jr. They were more stunned when Razor Rivera turned on his partner & attacked him, leaving him brutally beaten in the ring. Ryu has demanded a match against his former tag partner, which has been granted by Cairo.

The 4 way between Force One Superstars that was scheduled to take place that evening to decide who is next in line to challenge for the Heavyweight Championship has changed, with the departure of The Equalizer. Commissioner Tommy Cairo has sanctioned a match between ECW Original The Rockin' Rebel and former ECW/WWE/TNA star Danny Doring, who is making his debut in Force One, to decide who is the number one contender.

Also appearing that evening: "The Hybrid" Josh Adams, The Lovely Jennifer Lynn, Manager "The Ultimate Studd" Jimmy Clydesdale, High Impact, referees Mike Walker and Just Johnny, Commissioner Tommy Cairo, ring announcer Phil Varlese, and the staff of Force One. Tickets are only $10, and are available at the door, or by calling 732-604-9927.

http://njwrestling.proboards41.com

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