NWA LEGEND RICKY MORTON MEETS VH-1 REALITY STAR MATT RIVIERA
- 01/24/2010 (8:43:35 pm)
- Press Release
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When long-time Philadelphia area fans hear the name Ricky Morton, they are reminded of the glory years of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and Jim Crockett Promotions. When the NWA expanded into the Philadelphia area in 1985, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson, known as the "Rock n Roll Express," were one of their top acts and they are viewed as one of the best tag team tandems in all of wrestling history. Their feud with the Midnight Express, ("Beautiful" Bobby Eaton, "Loverboy" Dennis Condrey and later "Sweet" Stan Lane) with Jim Cornette is legendary. Morton & Gibson re-defined tag-team wrestling and were part of an era of excellent tag teams that never has and may never again be duplicated. Morton & Gibson have won tag team championships in every promotion they have appeared in, most notably the NWA World Tag Team Championship on several occasions. While know best for his tag-team exploits, Morton also fared well in many singles competitions and had a memorable feud with "Nature Boy" Ric Flair over the NWA World Heavyweight Title. While never know for his size or power, Morton was known for his heart, desire, and ability to withstand punishment from his opponent to make a victorious comeback. While a little older today, the one thing that has not changed is that heart and desire fueled by the fans. As part of one of the greatest tag-teams of all time and one that others have emulated, Morton is an NWA Legend in the wrestling business. Morton's opponent at BODYSLAM AUTISM is someone who has been making a big impact in the TWA, "Mr. 5.5" Matt Riviera, VH-1 Reality TV Star of "Megan Wants a Millionaire" fame. Riviera made his TWA debut at the REUNION SHOW on October 24th as he accompanied "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel in his match with "The Beast" Glen Osbourne which saw Osbourne win the TWA Heavyweight Title. Riviera then went on to win in his TWA in-ring debut on Decemeber 5th against Donte Bonner aka CHAD DEITY from the play of the same name. Riviera has said the best way to make a name for himself is for him to defeat a legend in the business like Ricky Morton. Growing up in Arkansas, Riviera is well aware of the legendary exploits of the Rock n Roll Express in Southern wrestling, where they first gained promenience even before hitting the national scene with Jim Crockett Promotions. "Mr 5.5" (as in net worth in millions of dollars) said he can't wait for Jan 31st. "I encourage all Philadelphia/NJ area fans to come out to the FLYERS SKATE ZONE to see Ricky Morton one final time, as I promise, Jan 31, 2010, will be the night the music dies...It's Matt Riviera's time to shine!!! Tri-State Wrestling Alliance (TWA) & "Wiseguy" JIMMY CICERO BODYSLAM AUTISM SHOW Sunday, January 31, 2010 Doors Open at 2 PM; Meet & Greet w/ the Wreslers and Music & Prizes from 95.7 BEN-FM at 2:30 PM; Bell Time is 4 PM FLYERS SKATE ZONE 601 Laurel Oak Road Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 (856) 309-4400 The schedules card* is as follows... 1. MAIN EVENT: "Wiseguy" Jimmy Cicero vs. WWF/E Legend "The Ugandan Giant" KAMALA w/ "The Midnight Idol" Nicky Benz & Kim Chee 2. TRIPLE THREAT MATCH for the TWA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: "The Beast" Glen Osbourne (champion) vs. Former ECW & NWA World Champion "Mr. Wrestling" Steve Corino w/ Rob Dimension vs. "Hitman" Tony Stetson. Winner of the fall by pin or submission is the TWA Heavyweight Champion. Glen Osbourne does not have to be pinned or submit to lose the title. 3. One-Half of the "Rock n Roll Express" NWA Legend Ricky Morton vs. "Mr. 5.5" Matt Riviera 4. The World's ONLY Wrestling, Break-dancing Robot, SHOCKWAVE THE ROBOT vs. Johnny Calzone 5. Matt & Bryan, The Logan Brothers vs. "The Platinum Poppa" Rob Eckos & Billy Bax 6. USA vs. France: "The Red, White and Blue Express" Former WWE Star The Blue Meanie & Kid America w/ Mini-America vs. Mr. Ooh La La & Robere' Shields w/ Col. E.S. Easton 7. Jimmy Jannetty vs. Don E Allen Also appearing will be "Living Legend" Larry Winters, "Mad Dog" D.C. Drake, "Hitman" Michael Bruno, Breaker Morant, Ryu Lee, White Lotus and many more!!! *Card subject to change. Tickets are ONLY $12.00 Ringside and $10.00 General Admission (Proceeds/profits go to BODYSLAM AUTISM/AUTISM SPEAKS) Tickets can be purchased at... - http://www.twaprowresting.com/upcomingevents.html via PayPal - at the door the night of the show - and at these location: Hair By Dezign 123 Egg Harbor Road Suite 203 Sewell, New Jersey 08080 (856) 232-9332 Body Max Fitness & Karate 284 Delsea Drive Sewell, New Jersey 08080 (856) 589-5126 FLYERS SKATE ZONE Snack Food Concession Stand 601 Laurel Oak Road Voorhees, New Jersey 08043 Venue Events Page: http://voorhees.flyersskatezone.com/2600/default.asp Venue Driving Directions: http://voorhees.flyersskatezone.com/2800/default.asp For more information on TWA events, tickets, directions, and advertising/sponsorship opportunities please visit http://www.twaprowrestling.com, email [email protected], or call 856-232-9332 (Hair by Dezign). Visit TWA on FACEBOOK at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=135315472291 If you cannot be at the event live, but wish to support autism awareness and research, you can purchase the "Wiseguy" Jimmy Cicero BODYSLAM AUTISM T-Shirt at http://www.jimmycicerowrestling.com. Proceeds/profits go to BODYSLAM AUTISM and AUTISM SPEAKS. To learn more about AUTISM and AUTISM SPEAKS visit http://www.autismspeaks.org ABOUT BODYSLAM AUTISM... AUTISM is a developmental disorder that affects an estimated 1.5 million individuals in the United States and tens of millions worldwide. Today, it is estimated that 1 in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined (http://www.autismspeaks.org/whatisit/index.php). When professional wrestler "Wiseguy" Jimmy Cicero and his wife, Windra, learned that their young son was autistic in early 2009, Cicero took positive action and returned to the squared circle after a 3 year hiatus with the sole purpose of using his pro wrestling appearances, contacts and network to promote Autism Awareness. In late 2009, Cicero's family's situation was compounded when they learned that a second, younger son of theirs was also autistic. Since that time, Cicero has been promoting autism awareness and raising money for education and research for AUTISM SPEAKS (http://www.autismspeaks.org/). Cicero dubbed his mission as HELP "Wiseguy" JIMMY CICERO BODYSLAM AUTISM. He now sells T-shirts that bears this name at all of his appearances and online at www.jimmycicerowrestling.com and gives all the proceeds to AUTISM SPEAKS. |
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