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NOTES & NEWS FOR APRIL 30, 2009
  • 04/30/2009 (12:59:03 pm)
  • Georgiann Makropoulos

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From Sonny Siaki: Donor Is Found, Kidney Transplant date set‏ for June 5th

We finally have a date set for my brother's Kidney Transplant, June 5th, 2009. I'll be giving one of my kidneys to my brother. When you get a chance, please read the latest blog at www.savebernardsiaki.org.  
 
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PMA promotions is please to announce  LIta will be appearing at Legends of the Ring on May, 30 2009 in Monroe NJ.

This will be a rare opportunity for fans to meet one of the greatest womens champions in  WWE history.

For information regarding Lita's appearance contact: Brian Keenan at [email protected]

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JR's latest Blog:
 
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Only a handful of dinner tickets remain  for the New England pro wrestling hall of fame Dinner Banquet/Induction ceremony.Please let me know if you want your tickets as they are close to a sell out. Tickets are $20.00 and include an Italian Dinner including spaghetti,Ziti, meatballs, Grilled chicken, Pizza, Calzones, Sausage with garlic bread,Entry to the induction ceremony as well as a souvenir program.
 
You can mail a check or money order to:All orders must be received by June 1ST.
Tickets WILL NOT BE SOLD AT THE DOOR!!!!Advance sales only!!!!
 
Joseph Bruen
870 Warren ave. Apartment # 307
East providence,R.I.
02914
 
Press Release:
 
    The New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame has announced its 2009 class of inductees to be honored later in the year on July 12, 2009. The NEPWHOF was established in January of 2008, and covers not only the New England area, but the entire East Coast as well. The event is scheduled to be in East Providence, Rhode Island at the Brotherhood of the Holy Ghost Banquet Hall, or also known as the Brightridge Club. Tickets are already available for this 6 (2pm-8pm) hour event for $20. The cost of the ticket will get you into the event, an Italian dinner, and a souvenir program. Tickets to this event are limited, so be sure to place your order now by contacting:
 
Joseph Bruen
870 Warren ave. Apartment # 307
East Providence,R.I. 02914
 
The New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be hosted by Pat "The Brat" Piper.
 
 
The list of honorees include:
 
"The Wolfman" Jason Sanderson (Inducted by Jeff Costa)

"Live Wire" Dave Padula (Inducted by Jose Perez)
 
Sheldon Goldberg (Inducted by Matt Storm and DC Dillinger)
 
Bobby Riedel (Inducted by Jimmy Hart, Dickie Rodz, and Ted DiBiase as of press time)
 
Gino Martino (Inducted by Anthony Rufo)
 
OX Baker (Inducted by Travis Funk and Wolfman Jason Sanderson)
 
"Lethal" Paul Lauzon (Inducted by Shane Simons and Derek Mulhan)
 
The Power Company Twins... Dave and Dean (Inducted by The Soul Brothers,Brutus The Barber Beefcake"as of press time" and Kevin Landry)
 
Referee Slick Willie Jackson (Inducted by Tommy Deegnan)
 
"The Late Superbad" Steve Bradley (Inducted by Alex Arion)
 
"ECWA Founder" Jim Kettner (Inducted by ECW`s Simon Diamond)
 
Kevin Landry (Inducted by his son Blaize,Power Company twins and Johnny Idol)
 
This event will feature an autograph session from 2:00pm until 4:00pm open to the public with a dinner ticket purchase featuring Ox Baker among others. Merchandise will also be on sale durring the session. Several Raffles will also be taking place through out the evening.
 
Dinner will be served from 4:00pm until 5:00pm.
 
The induction Ceremony will take place from 5:00pm until 8:00pm.
 
One more name will be added to the list of inductees in the weeks to come.There will also be a bar on hand and you must be 21 years of age to purchase beverage. We will also have a DJ on hand playing wrestling music from the past 25 years.

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Dragon Gate USA would like to thank all the fans for an incredible first day of ticket sales. DGUSA's 7/25 debut event at The Arena in Philadelphia sold out 1st row in less than two minutes. Now 2nd & 3rd row tickets completely sold out within 11 hours of tickets being put on sale.
 
DGUSA has added a 4th row reserved for the 7/25 Philly event. You can order these tickets now in the www.DGUSA.tv Store section.
 
The fans have demanded something new, fresh and exciting. Dragon Gate USA will deliver on July 25th for what is shaping up as the destination pro wrestling event of the summer. Order your tickets now at www.DGUSA.tv and also check out the new DGUSA gear and more including a special message from CIMA.
 
"On behalf of everyone with Dragon Gate USA I would like to thank the fans," DGUSA Vice President Gabe Sapolsky said. "This is really a special day. I'm so glad that we can all be a part of Dragon Gate USA from the start and get this company off the ground together. Thank you so much and this is just the beginning."
 
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On April 28th, former WWE agent Dave Hebner spoke with Wrestle-Network's
Daddyshawn about various issues.
- Dave told us how he first got into the business.
- He mentioned dealing with Jim Crockett and Dusty Rhodes.
- Dave recalled the incident involving his brother Earl, Hulk Hogan and
Andre the Giant.
- Talked about the Montreal Incident and mentioned who were the only ones
that knew.
- Talked about incidents involving wrestlers' fights.
- Recalled the problems which the Ultimate Warrior caused Rick Rude and
Andre the Giant.
- Dave talked about Vince McMahon, Jim Ross, John Lauranaitis.
- Dave also mentioned the problematic wrestlers he had to deal with while
being an Agent in WWE.
- Dave talked about TNA, Dixie Carter, Bret Hart, Lex Luger, The British
Bulldog and many more.
To listen to this special interview, please go to the following address,
http://www.wrestle-network.com/shows/sp/wndavehebnerspecial.mp3
 
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