WRESTLING CHATTERBOX UPDATE FOR 3/27
- 03/27/2006 (7:13:38 pm)
- Georgiann Makropoulos
News on Georgie, Jake, Jericho, Cena, Trish, Rick Steiner and more…
Thanks to Michael Weaver, Jr for some of these updates:
WWE legend Jake "The Snake" Roberts will be on Big E Sports with hosts Erik Fenton and Dave LaGreca tomorrow night between 7 - 8 p. m. EST broadcasting all over the world live at Rockland World Radio at rocklandworldradio.com. Also InsidePulse.com's Bambi Weavil will be on to discuss the world of professional wrestling and whatever else comes up!
Just received an email from Bambi, I told her I will be away in Atlantic City for a couple of days to celebrate my Birthday and could she plug my 1 year Anniversary on WrestlingFigs.com and she said sure. Bambi rocks.... I will be away Tuesday to Thursday, so updates might be light.
I just updated the Autograph Sessions page again. Looks like anyone going to WrestleMania sure will have enough signings to attend.....
John Cena will be on "Nashville Star" tomorrow night on the USA Network at 10:00 p.m.
Trish Stratus will be a guest on CNN's "Showbiz Tonight" on Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. ET on CNN Headline News.
During his XM radio show last night, former WWE Undisputed Champion "Y2J" Chris Jericho announced that he has opened up his own account on Myspace.com. Jericho is just one of several wrestlers who have their own webpages on the very popular site. John Cena opened his page only about a month or two ago, and some other stars who have their own account range from Diva Search winner Ashley to Stevie Richards. If you'd like to check out Jericho's Myspace webpage, go to http://www.myspace.com/therockofjericho
"The Rock Of Jericho"
Hosted By Chris Jericho:
Airs Every Sunday, 8pm Until 10pm EST
On XM Radio, Channel 41 "Da Boneyard
Hosted By Chris Jericho:
Airs Every Sunday, 8pm Until 10pm EST
On XM Radio, Channel 41 "Da Boneyard
Pro Wrestling Mid Atlantic presents an evening in the Dog Pound with RICK STEINER this Sunday @ Cinema Cafe Hampton - 1044 Von Schilling Drive, Hampton, VA. Bell Time is 4 PM. Doors open @ 3 PM. LIMITED SEATING!!
There will be 4 Live Wrestling matches
Rick Steiner vs Shane Falco in the main event followed by Q & A and autograph session and photo op with Rick.
An AYCE Buffet and WrestleMania on the 30 foot screen.
Tickets are $35.00 General Admission and $65.00 VIP and available by going to http://www.prowrestlingmidatlantic.com/ or call 757-870-6954.
Call 757-523-SHOW for Cafe Cinema
Pwinsider.com is reporting that members of the Hart family will be at the Hall of Fame this Saturday to be present as Bret 'Hit Man' Hart will be inducted by Stone Cold Steve Austin. Bret's ex wife Julie said that she will be in attendance along with her four children with Bret - Jade, Beans, Blade and Dallas. Also Harry Smith will be there as well. In a recent interview Bret said that he does not speak to his sister Diana anymore so this will certainly be interesting.
WWE® Launches The WWE Music Group,
Neil Lawi Named General Manager
Neil Lawi Named General Manager
NEW YORK, N.Y., March 27, 2006 - World Wrestling Entertainment® announces the formation of the WWE Music Group, a 21st century music company linking the WWE brand with popular music across all media platforms, including film, television, radio, the Internet, ring tones, video games, and emerging digital technologies. Among its directives, the new WWE Music Group will work with in-house talent, as well as established recording artists and outside labels and management, to create new music for WWE television and pay-per-view programming, WWE Superstar albums, entrance theme collections, and a variety of new initiatives.
Neil Lawi has been named General Manager of the WWE Music Group, it was announced today by Kevin Dunn, WWE's Executive Vice President, Television Production. Lawi, who is based in New York City and reports to Dunn, will be charged with handling all business aspects, as well as day-to-day operations, of the WWE Music Group. Lawi will work closely with Jim Johnston, who has been Music Director for the WWE for more than 20 years, and who will continue to create and produce original music for the WWE, including Superstar and entrance themes.
"This is an outstanding opportunity to merge the brand and talents of the WWE with a wide variety of music applications," commented Dunn. "Neil has established meaningful relationships with music industry personnel, including record labels, artist management teams, and publishers. His music industry experience provides a vital and essential element in expanding the reach of the WWE's musical sensibility. Like the music industry, the WWE is all about entertainment and our new music initiative puts the WWE into the mainstream, alongside our viewers.
"Importantly, there is a great symbiotic relationship between WWE and the music industry. We enjoy working with artists at every level, and have recent working relationships with many well-known performers - including Kid Rock, Korn, Staind, Fat Joe, P.O.D., Shinedown, Lifehouse, Creed, and Alter Bridge - and welcome the opportunity to create new avenues of expression for a wide variety of artists."
According to Lawi, one of his first priorities is to reach out to major and key independent labels and music publishers to broaden the variety of music available to WWE. "Bands today need new opportunities for awareness, and WWE has proven to be a perfect platform to reach a key music purchasing demographic," said Lawi. "My focus will be to expand the talent pool from which the WWE draws to include the widest possible range of music while providing artists maximum opportunity and exposure to music purchasing audience segments via the WWE brand."
Lawi recently forged an alliance with rock legend Peter Gabriel to license his mega-hit "Big Time" as the global music theme for WrestleMania® 22, which will be broadcast live on pay-per-view on Sunday, April 2, from Rosemont's Allstate Arena in Chicago. WWE's latest compilation of covers is scheduled for release through Columbia Records on May 23, 2006. The collection will showcase WWE Superstar themes performed by Three 6 Mafia, Tego Calderon, P.O.D., Saliva, Killswitch Engage, Avenged Sevenfold, Motorhead, and a host of others. Atlantic recording group P.O.D. is scheduled to perform "Booyaka 619" at WrestleMania 22, a song recorded for the album and the entrance theme song for WWE SmackDown Superstar Rey Mysterio™. Lawi has also secured Michelle Williams from the multi-platinum group Destiny's Child to sing "America The Beautiful" to kick off the annual WrestleMania celebration.
Under Lawi's aegis, the WWE recently launched the music career of WWE RAW Superstar John Cena®, whose hip-hop album on Columbia Records, "You Can't See Me," debuted at No. 15 on the Billboard Top 200 best-selling albums chart and is rapidly approaching the RIAA gold mark.
Prior to his current promotion, Lawi served as WWE's Vice President, Publicity, where he was responsible for obtaining domestic and international media exposure for WWE Superstars, including Vince McMahon™, Stone Cold Steve Austin™, Hulk Hogan™, Triple H®, Stacy Keibler®, and John Cena. He also oversaw the placement of WWE Superstars in motion pictures, garnered national media attention around WrestleMania, and worked closely to develop media opportunities among WWE brands, including "Monday Night RAW®" and "Friday Night SmackDown®".
Before joining the WWE family, Lawi served as Vice President, Publicity, Columbia Records Group, where he had worked since 1993. While at Columbia, he was responsible for artist publicity for a wide variety of artists including, James Taylor, Aerosmith, Johnny Cash, Neil Diamond, Train, Shawn Colvin, T Bone Burnett, and Cypress Hill. Lawi also played a critical role in the launch of American Recordings (Rick Rubin), and DMZ Records (T Bone Burnett). World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto and London. Additional information on the company can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.
Bayonne, NJ
Monday March 27, 2006
Jersey All Pro Wrestling
Jersey All Pro Wrestling management has been informed that The Manager of Champions Johnny D was rushed to the hospital late last night after not being able to get out of a Jacuzzi at his home in Bayonne, NJ.
Jonny D was feeling a slight burning pain in his neck and lower back this past Sunday night when he was seen at another wrestling event with Fat Frank and talent coordinator Ray Sager.
At this time it is believed that Jonny D may have suffered a back or spinal cord injury after being attacked by Abyss this past Saturday night in Aberdeen, NJ. At this time Jonny D cannot feel or move his body from the waist down.
JAPW will keep everyone informed and up to date on this late breaking development.
Sincerely, Fat Frank - Jersey All Pro Wrestling http://www.japw.net/
Monday March 27, 2006
Jersey All Pro Wrestling
Jersey All Pro Wrestling management has been informed that The Manager of Champions Johnny D was rushed to the hospital late last night after not being able to get out of a Jacuzzi at his home in Bayonne, NJ.
Jonny D was feeling a slight burning pain in his neck and lower back this past Sunday night when he was seen at another wrestling event with Fat Frank and talent coordinator Ray Sager.
At this time it is believed that Jonny D may have suffered a back or spinal cord injury after being attacked by Abyss this past Saturday night in Aberdeen, NJ. At this time Jonny D cannot feel or move his body from the waist down.
JAPW will keep everyone informed and up to date on this late breaking development.
Sincerely, Fat Frank - Jersey All Pro Wrestling http://www.japw.net/
UWF/TNA Announces Matches for Danville, Va. this Friday and Huge Match for Martinsville this Saturday Night
-TNA Wrestling- Friday, March 31 2006
Grant Center- Averett University
Danville, Virginia
Doors Open at 5:30 for Ultimate Experience
Doors Open at 6:30
Belltime 7:30
Come see the UWF debut of TNA and the 6 sided ring in Danville
"The War Machine" Rhino v. "The Monster" Abyss
Jerry Lynn & Sonjay Dutt v. Team Canada
Traci Brooks v. Amber O'Neal
Americas Most Wanted v. The Naturals
Team 3-D v. Diamonds in the Rough
Jeff Hardy & Ron Killings v. Jeff Jarrett & MYSTERY Partner
Plus an appearance by Hermie Sadler and NASCAR on FOX's Jeff Hammond
TNA Wrestling- Saturday April 1, 2006
The Old Lowes Building in Martinsville
(Across from Martinsville Speedway)
Doors Open at 5:00 for Ultimate Experience
Doors Open at 6:00
Belltime 7:00
Concert by Don Cox 9:30 (approximately)
Featuring an 8 Man "Lumberjack" Tag Match
NASCAR ON FOX's Jeff Hammond & Hermie Sadler & Team 3-D v. Jeff Jarrett & Americas Most Wanted & Showtime Eric Young
3 Time NASCAR Champion Darrell Waltrip will serve as honorary ring announcer. Lumberjacks include NASCAR drivers Elliott Sadler, Kyle Petty, Michael Waltrip, Scott Riggs, and others.
FOX will be filming this match for a piece to air on the pre-race show this Sunday prior to the race on FOX.
Tickets, including the Ultimate Experience (Pre-show meet/greet with the TNA and NASCAR stars and meal) are available. Tickets will also be available at the door for both shows. For more information, visit http://www.uwfusa.com/.
After one of the most memorable events in NECW history, NECW President, Sheldon Goldberg and "Mad Dog" Matt Storm bring you highlights from last week when New England Championship Wrestling returned to live action for THE GAUNTLET, plus the conclusion of an all time classic in PWF Mayhen history, as Jason Blade battles, the then-NWA X Division Champion, "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels.
On this week's show:
We have highlights from THE GAUNTLET showing what happened in the tag team championship match. It was originally scheduled to be The A List defending against Sabotage. But an unexpected challenge from The Logans changed everything and a stunning turn of events took place!
We take a look at the conclusion of the classic battle between Jason Blade, a former PWF Heavyweight Champion, and the then NWA X Division Champion, "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels.
Then, in our TV main event, we will have highlights from THE GAUNTLET of the incredible 30 minute, 4 way challenge between "The Golden Greek" Alex Arion, Jason Blade, "Straight Edge" Brian Fury and "Hurricane" John Walters as four of the greatest athletes in New England wrestling history collide for a shot at the NECW Heavyweight Championship. We will also have highlights of that championship match.
This episode is now available for viewing or download. Visit NECW.TV to watch the original weekly wrestling TV program produced especially for the Internet - always available free, on demand and worldwide!
Also on www.NECW.tv, central CT fans can check out where to see NECW TV on your local cable access channel and over the air in the Hartford area. Plus, a link to a free software program that lets you convert the NECW TV files for viewing on your iPod!
To learn more about NECW and NECW.TV, visit our website at http://www.NECWwrestling.com.
Hollymood Entertainment has updated the media content on the company website at http://www.hollymoodentertainment.com/ by adding new photo galleries for New Jack: Hardcore, The Homegrown Collection and 101 Reasons Not To Be A Pro Wrestler, as well as an assortment of trailers and sample video from the productions.
Several old trailers from 101 Reasons Not To Be A Pro Wrestler have been added back to the website, including video of Joanie Laurer talking about drug abuse in professional wrestling, Vampiro telling a funny story that involves ICP and also a nearly 5 minute trailer for the documentary that was removed from the internet over 6 months ago. You can find these videos at the bottom of the page at http://hollymoodentertainment.com/index.php?id=101_reasons
The New Jack: Hardcore documentary and The Homegrown Collection were both released on March 20 by Hollymood Entertainment and you can currently order the DVDs and watch the trailers at http://www.hollymoodentertainment.com/
WWE LEGENDS INVADE CARTERET FOR NWS EVENT ON FRIDAY, APRIL 7th
Invade and conquer is a theme usually used for military operations, but on Fri April 7th at 7:45pm at Holy Family Church Parish Hall, 213 Pershing Avenue in Carteret, opposite the Carteret Post Office, the invaders and conquered will all go home with a huge smile on their collective faces as the wrestling masses will have witnessed an all-star cavalcade of former WWE superstars and other pro grunt and groaners, all for the benefit of Holy Family Church Association in this yearly benefit show.
First and foremost, the Ugandan Giant, Kamala will ugga-bugga and swirl his huge belly for one and all's delight plus Percy Pringle (formerly Paul Bearer of Undertaker managerial fame), will look ominous at all in attendance. Plus, the arrogant one, one time boy toy of Sable, Sal Sincere will do his best to come away with a victory. All this plus many more surprises.
Tickets are available only $15 adults, $12 kids and seniors and get this all seats are ringside. You can order your tickets on line at www.doubleplaytixx.com or by calling 732-888-1704
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