Reported by Adam Martin of WrestleView.com
On Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 2:52 AM EST

Jay sent this in: Just thought I'd let you know that I was searching for Against All Odds tickets in Greenville, SC on Feb 10, and it seems there are STILL front row floor seats left as of 5:15 pm on Wednesday January 16. This cannot be good news considering there are less than 25 days left until this PPV. Also, the price of $150 is pretty steep considering this is the first time TNA has come to SC.

Ben Kerin (wrestling-radio.com) sent this in: Movie star Mickey Rourke was in attendance at Cage of Death IX, taking in the sights and sounds of the Combat Zone to prepare for his upcoming new movie, "The Wrestler".

Mickey was so impressed with CZW and it's fans that he's coming back to the New Alhambra for 2 days in February (February 8th and 9th) to film scenes for the upcoming movie, and he wants the CZW fans, and Philadelphia's great wrestling fans to be a part of it. Here's the deal...

"The Wrestler" will begin filming scenes on Friday, February 8th at 3pm at the New Alhambra. Mickey Rourke is asking for those CZW fans who would like to appear in the movie as extras to appear at the New Alhambra at 3pm on Friday.

The only requirement to be a part of Friday's filming are that you MUST have a ticket to SATURDAY (February 9th's) CZW event. If you do not already have your ticket to February's CZW show, they will be available for purchase when you arrive for the Friday taping.

For those fans that are unable to be at the New Alhambra on Friday afternoon, don't worry.. you can still be a part of "The Wrestler". Filming for the movie will continue on Saturday, February 9th during the CZW show. Because of CZW's participation on this film, February 9th's show will have a special start time of 7pm.

The producers of "The Wrestler" are trying to get an idea of how many people are interested in being a part of Friday's filming. If you know, or think that you will be able to make it to the New Alhambra on Friday afternoon, please post your intentions in this thread.

For more information on the movie, check out http://www.thewrestlermovie.com/

Thanks, and see you in February!

Michael Weaver, Jr. (wrestlingupdateonline.com) sent this in: Former two-sport star at OU and professional wrestler return

NORMAN, Okla. – Former University of Oklahoma All-American and professional wrestling sensation Steve Williams, most famously known as "Dr. Death," will be recognized and honored in Norman this Friday, Jan. 18, when the No. 18 Sooners host No. 16 Tennessee-Chattanooga at 7 p.m. at the Howard McCasland Field House.

"Dr. Death was one of the greatest and most unique athletes OU has ever produced." head coach Jack Spates said. "He was also one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time after he graduated from the University."

Williams was given the nickname Dr. Death in high school after his rough demeanor in athletics. The name stuck when he arrived at Oklahoma, as he was a two-sport star for the Sooners.

Dr. Death is one of only 10 Sooners in the history of the wrestling program to be recognized as a four-time All-American. Wrestling under Coach Stan Abel, Williams was a two-time Big 8 champion for the Sooners and was the national runner-up in 1981.

The football program under legendary coach Barry Switzer was also impacted by Dr. Death. Williams was part of two teams that won the Big 8 championships and played in five bowl games, including three trips to the Orange Bowl.

After graduating from OU with a degree in health and recreation, he played professional football as a defensive nose guard for the United States Football League. After leaving the league in 1983, he joined the Universal Wrestling Federation and had great success in the professional wrestling ranks. He became the World Heavyweight Champion in 1987 and tag team champion in 1986 and 1988.

His success took him to Japan in 1990 when he signed a contract with the All-Japan Wrestling League where he won countless titles and belts overseas, including the 1994 All-Japan Triple Crown.

Dr. Death has since written a book entitled, "How Dr. Death Became Dr. Life," where he shares his life testimony, including his battle when diagnosed with life-threatening throat cancer. Last summer after overcoming the illness, he was inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Hall of Fame.

"What a delight for this program to have Dr. Death return to Norman," Spates said. "His story is both amazing and inspiring. We are proud to welcome him back to the Sooner wrestling program."

Following is a list of promotional events surrounding the Oklahoma/UT-Chattanooga dual:

· Free admission to the public, with doors opening at 6 p.m.

· First 500 fans will receive a 2007-08 Sooner wrestling team photo.

· Raffle allowing one lucky fan to take home a 26-inch flat screen television

· Autograph session with current wrestlers and Dr. Death at the conclusion of the match

Visit http://www.SoonerSports.com for full OU Wrestling Coverage.