I cannot thank you all enough 4 helping out. Fact!! It just doesn’t happen w/out each & everyone of you. As always, I owe you. Thx. I want 2 let u all know I just got word we grossed close 2 60K on the raffle. THANK YOU!! That money is going 2 do sum GOOD!! Pardon the pandering, but dang it, thank you. I hope u will get how much ur needed!! By me, by somebody,somewhere. Mushy but true. I’ll try not 2b sentimental to much, but I can’t help it. That is just cool!! And u guys/gals did that. Thank you. OK, I’m done:-)
The winner is Dantee M. Benton from Fredricksberg, VA. He/she and his/her guest will enjoy an all expense paid trip, as Shawn Michaels’ guest, to WrestleMania XXVII and to the WWE Hall of Fame Ceromony. And also be able to enjoy a private meeting with Shawn for photos, autographs, and a chat along with loads more prizes. All the proceeds go to the support of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of San Antonio, Operation Home Front, and Cross Trail Outfitters.
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KISS FM 97.9/105.5 has an interview today with Shawn Michaels where he talks about his Hall Of Fame induction, WWE Top 50 Superstars of all time, Retirement, and an INTERESTING quick Q&A about Shawn Michaels! You can be able to hear the interview here.
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Thanks to Mike Informer for this article on Wrestlemania in Atlanta
http://www.accessatlanta.com/AccessAtlanta-sharing_/maniawise-wwe-plans-to-888240.html
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh– KSWA at the Lawrenceville Moose: Jay Flash, Tony Johnson, Kris Kash & Shane Starr defeated The Jester, Del Douglas, JP Goulet & Drew Belanger… Shawn Blanchard defeated Justin Sane to advance to the Joe Abby Memorial Tournament Finals… Mitch Napier defeated Lou Martin to advance to the Joe Abby Memorial Tournament Finals… The Blood Beast defeated Biker Al & The Great Toyota in a handicap match… Mitch Napier defeated Shawn Blanchard to win the 2011 Joe Abby Memorial Tournament… Golden Triangle Cahmpion Anthony Alexander defeated Alex Arcadian, Vinnie Stone & Bobby Badfingers in a Fatal Four Way Match
Ali Kaida defeated The Latin Assassian in a Lawrenceville Street Fight
(3-26-11)
KSWA And The Krazies: Who's Fulfilling Whose Dream?
March 28, 2011
by Trapper Tom, Ring Announcer/Wrestling Journalist
When we got the email, we were all just a little surprised. One of our regulars, a 14 year-old girl I've mentioned before named Nicole, was having her Make-A-Wish Foundation dream fulfilled: her family was going to Disneyland. In her bio it mentioned that Nicole liked watching “wrestling every month in the Lawrenceville Moose.”
Sometimes it shocks even us, how much our devotion to an industry, a sport, means to some of the “Krazies.”
Around that same time we got word that another Make-A-Wish recipient, Christopher, was having his dream met by meeting John Cena, undeniably the biggest “good guy” currently on the grandest stage. Cena was in town this past Monday, part of the TV show he is on weekly. Christopher met the gentleman, had some gear signed, and presumably had some pictures taken. It had to be a highlight of his young life. Heck, it would probably make me giddy!
We soon got word that Christopher would be coming to the Keystone State Wrestling Alliance as part of his extended “dream.” Arriving a short time before event time, he had the opportunity to meet the entire KSWA locker room, even guys who usually don't “have time for kids.” Sometimes even the meanest of bad guys have a soft spot for kids.
He received a brand new black folding chair, decorated with gray signatures from the KSWA Megastars. And me. Laugh out loud.
Christopher met everyone, first with a slight look of disappointment. Remember, he had just met Cena, a 240 mound of muscle who looks like a Humvee compared to most of his colleagues. Our locker room isn't quite as grandiose. But once he got to wear “Ice Man” Tony Johnson's Jr. Heavyweight Championship belt, Christopher brightened up. Christopher brought his pal Tyler to the event and they took pics with all the wrestlers. Christopher smiled in most snap shots. In some, Tyler looked like he was being held hostage. Christopher received a bunch of wrestling toys and tee shirts from Alex Arcadian and KSWA Hall of Famer Frank Durso.
Soon, Christopher was asked to be the guest time keeper for a semi-final match in the penultimate Joe Abby Memorial Tournament. Nearly 300 people in attendance cheered for him.
The youngster bad mouthed “The Enforcer” Shawn Blanchard and the five-time former KSWA Champion trash-talked back. Then something amazing happened. Christopher tossed his Frank Durso tee shirt onto the floor and he started to grind his foot into the black cotton. Those who saw the display, including me, laughed. Hard. Here was a young man, facing physical and medical problems, smiling, happy and displaying pep. It was a moment I'll soon not forget.
When the match was over, Christopher was thanked for being a special time keeper and he raced back to his family, slapping hands just as he did when he was asked to join my table. His Dad beamed from ear to ear.
Throughout the night, Christopher could be seen hooting and hollering, having a grand time. At the end of the evening, autographs everywhere, Christopher came over and excitedly exclaimed, “I'll be back.”
Those three little words, “I'll be back,” sometimes shake us to the core a little more than those other, more infamous “three little words.” There are times when loved ones, our closest friends, look down on what we do as “professional wrestlers" and never attend. Then there are wheelchair-bound, teenage girls who roar in approval when they see us. Then there are young boys who cheer for the winner of our Joe Abby Tournament and proudly carry an autographed chair out of the KSWA Arena at the Lawrenceville Moose.
“I'll be back.” I'll take that any day.
Marty Lyons - K.S.W.A. Public Relations
Keystone State Wrestling Alliance
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Check out some photos of Shelton Benjamin's appearance at the Wrestling Universe in Queens, NY.
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Hoosier Pro Wrestling returns to Columbus, IN Saturday April 2nd with former WWE Tag Team Champion Superstar "Ironman" Rob Conway!
HPW WRESTLING
Saturday, April 2nd
4-H Fairgrounds
Bell 7:45 PM Open 6:45PM Columbus, IN
"ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT"
Former "WWE Superstar"
"Ironman" Rob Conway vs Sexy Shawn Cook
STRAP MATCH
Diceman Ronnie Vegas vs Pastor Pain
Loose Cannons vs Ricky Ruckus & Cousin Cooter
Tom Van Zant vs Donny Idol
Dylan Bostic, Damien Cole, TJ Kemp, JD Maioni w/Niki, Gary Cherry, Sabatoge Brandon Styles
Concessions, Raffles, T Shirts, Photos Info-812-552-4477
Tickets $12 Kids 10 & 4 $10 3 & Under Free
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New Era Wrestling
presents
RISING STAR Saturday, April 23, 2011
** Please Note: The date for this event has been changed from 4/16 to 4/23 due to scheduling conflicts with the building **
Boys' Club
710 South Miller Street
Shelbyville, IN 46176-2406
Doors open at 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM Bell Time
Tickets: $10.00 in advance, $12.00 at the door
Kids 5 and under are FREE
N.E.W. Heavyweight Championship
"Sexy" Shawn Cook (champion) vs. Dylan Bostic
N.E.W. Tag Team Championship
Tom Von Zant & Donny Idol (champions) vs. Troy Van Zant & Jon Wall
Flash Flanagan vs. Tyson Judge
Also, scheduled to appear:
Damian Cole, Hillbilly Jedd, Tyson Judge, Bobby Black, Baron Von Kane, Darlin' Niki, Camron Star, and much more to be announced!
Tickets available at:
The Vibe 2522 E. SR 44
Don's Pizza and Pasta 802 S. Harrison St.
The Chaperral Cafe 14 E. Broadway
Card Subject To Change
Visit us online at www.NewEraWrestling.net
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