- 08/05/2008 (11:35:58 am)
- Georgiann Makropoulos
SummerSlam Contest and More….
STAMFORD, Conn., August 5, 2008 - World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
(NYSE:WWE) today announced financial results for its second quarter
ended June 30, 2008. To read the full press release, please click
here: http://corporate.wwe.com/documents/PressRelease84toKateFINAL.pdf
WWE will hold its Q2 2008 Earnings Conference Call today at 11am ET.
I'm a huge fan of wrestling and the Opie and Anthony show..
anyway.. this morning they announced they are running a contest until this Thursday for a fan to win tickets, hotel and travel for this years' Summer Slam in IN..
here are rules to and what you need to do.. will forewarn that the site isn't all safe for work.. some links are for those over 18 yrs of age..
http://www.foundrymusic.com/opieanthony/displayevent.cfm?id=254
Just thought it would be fun to check it out.. esp for the ny/nj/pa fans
Lucas
After 4 long years, the superstars of RAW, SMACKDOWN & ECW come together one night for this historic PPV event. sportstalkCLEVELAND.com wants you to get seats before tickets go on-sale to the general public on August 9th.
Starting Wednesday morning August 6th, visit www.tickemaster.com and use the pre-sale code "THEKING" to purchase tickets for UNFORGIVEN before they go on sale to the general public.
Interview with Nancy Benoit's Sister: http:///www.daily-slam.com has had the privilege of interviewing Nancy Benoit's sister. The full interview is up on the site and she reveals news that the press has refused to acknowledge. * * * * * * * * * |
Two for one... it may be an over-used sales pitch, but it still works. And tri-state area promotions National Wrestling Superstars and Womens Superstars Uncensored are counting on it the weekend of August 22nd-23rd, as they will team up for another no-doubt-to-be-successful double-shot weekend, featuring both the muscle-bound maniacal men of NWS and the bodacious beauties of Womens Superstars Uncensored.
Former WWE stars Salvatore Sincere and Dawn Marie, along with former ECW'er The Zombie, will be leading the charge both nights. Also seeing ring time both nights will be the WSU Champion (and former ECW Women's Champion) the evil Angel Orsini, the dyanmic Portia Perez, the athletic Trixie Lynn, plus fan favorite Roxie Cottontail.
Friday night August 22nd, the action returns to the site of the 2008 NWS/WSU Women's J-Cup Tournament, Neptune, NJ's Shark River Hills Firefouse Hall (200 Brighton Avenue, minutes from Routes 18 & 33 and the Parkway), with a 7:45pm bell time. In addition to the above headliners, the Jersey Shore's own mighty mite Mikey Pacifica will be in action.
Saturday night August 23rd, NWS & WSU play up in north Jersey at the Belleville Knights Of Columbus Hall (98 Bridge Street in Belleville, NJ, at Belleville Avenue, minutes from the Parkway), with a 7:35pm bell time. Former WCW manager, announcer, diva, and all around classy lady Missy Hyatt will join the above headliners in Belleville, along with one of the more talented wrestlers in the northeast, popular area resident and NWS NJ Heavyweight Champion Vicious Vinny, and the much less popular but equally dangerous Danny Demanto.
Tickets for each show are only $18 for adults and $15 for kids and seniors, and can be purchased by calling the NWS box office at (732) 888-1704. All major credit cards are accepted, and group rates are available for groups of ten or more.
Keep reading this publication as more details will be announced in the coming weeks.
Follow NWS on the Web at www.nwswrestling.com.
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Carlos sent in this article on Brock Lesnar faces must win against Herring:
Lesnar faces must-win against Herring - MMA - Yahoo! Sports
and this YouTube interview of Brent Albright wins NWA World's Title in NYC:
YouTube - Brent Albright wins NWA™ Worlds Title in NYC
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TODAY IN BEYOND CHRON
(just named "Best Local Website" by the San Francisco Bay Guardian)
Obama Need Not Worry as McCain Woos “Wrestling Demographic”
by Irvin Muchnick
As only nervous Barack Obama supporters can do, Sam Stein of The Huffington Post worries out loud about the implications of John McCain’s appearance – replete with lowbrow images of underdressed females in a swarm of military veterans – at the annual motorcylists’ rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. Will McCain make a successful pitch for the voter bloc loosely defined as the NASCAR-cum-pro-wrestling crowd?
Relax. What Obama needs to do in response to McCain’s rather desperate effort to emulate George H.W. Bush’s professed fondness for pork rinds and aversion to broccoli can be summarized in one word: nothing.
READ THE FULL COLUMN
http://www.beyondchron.org/articles/Obama_Need_Not_Worry_as_McCain_Woos_Wrestling_Demographic__5942.html
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Funk's Corner - Terry Funk says, “Don’t point the finger at me for starting that g*&%amn, fat-ass Dusty Rhodes.
In regard to who was responsible for all of these wrestlers coming into the wrestling business, Terry Funk says, “Don’t point the finger at me for starting that g*&%amn, fat-ass Dusty Rhodes. Don't point the finger at me for bringing all those goofy people in there."
Pick up the September Issue (Now on sale everywhere) of WWE Magazine and read the complete story including photos of the athletes in their playing days with West Texas State University. www.dory-funk.com.
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