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WRESTLING CHATTERBOX UPDATE FOR AUGUST 29th
  • 08/29/2007 (10:11:19 am)
  • Georgiann Makropoulos

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Sorry for the lack of updates yesterday, but I was working on my snail mail Newsletter The Wrestling Chatterbox which took away from posting online.  We just received WWE advanced dates up till November.  Thanks for understanding.
 
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Thanks to Lee for this update:

Amy (Lita) Dumas is posting on her blog that September 11th is the release date for the Luchagors new CD.

I went to Summerslam, sat 2nd row. The arena has now banned the use of cell phone cameras on the floor level.  One guy behind me had his nabbed by the security after his first shot.
 
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Today on WWE Madison Square Garden Classics on MSG Network will feature matches from January 31, 1992 including Randy Savage vs. Jake Roberts and Jimmy Snuka vs. Shawn Michaels in the first hour.  The second hour will feature Don Muraco vs. Pedro Morales in a Texas Death Match and WWE champion Bob Backlund vs. Greg Valentine.  I have to tell you I really enjoy just sitting back and enjoying wrestling every Wednesday.  In NY on cable it's Channel 27... 
 
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Sergeant Slaughter Announces First Two Members of Team Slaughter for UWF Capital Punishment "Un-Civil War" 10 Man Cage Match!!!
WWE Hall of Famer Sergeant Slaughter announced today that The Steiner Brothers, Big Poppa Pump Scott Steiner and the Dog Face Gremlin Rick Steiner, have agreed to join Team Slaughter for UWF Capital Punishment.  More team members will be announced early next week.
UWF officials are still awaiting word from JBL on commitments for Team JBL.......UWF will announce team members as they are received from the captains.....
The auction for fans to manage wrestlers at Capital Punishment gets under way this Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at www.sadlerfoundation.org.
Visit www.uwfusa.com for information and updates.
 
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Interview with Steven Regal
 
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Congressman Cliff Stearns is trying to pull the plug on STEROIDS !

"The wellness program includes not only rigorous random drug testing through its substance abuse and drug testing policy, but also an equally important cardiovascular testing and monitoring program," the document states. "The drug testing aspect of the wellness program is administered by Dr. David Black, director of the independent Aegis Laboratories in Tennessee."

Two paragraphs later, the WWE document reveals that Black isn't even a physician.

So much for credibility.

"The WWE says it has a program in place," Stearns said. "But when it was reviewed by experts, the detection threshold was too high."

The WWE also has a "Get Out of Jail Free" card for its wrestlers, according to Stearns. If a wrestler fails a drug test, the wrestler can get a back-dated prescription for anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs.

"We had a lot of former wrestlers contact us and tell us (illegal) steroid use is rampant," Stearns said. "And it's not just for bigger muscles. Wrestlers are using them for aches and pains, too."

It's a complex matrix of deception and fraud, the perfect conduit for monster TV ratings and giant bank accounts.

With any luck, Cliff Stearns, the electrical engineer turned Congressman, will be able to disconnect the wiring.

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Continental Airlines Arena's one millionth WWE fan
 
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We'll be live tonight at 8:00 PM.  Starting at 8:30 PM we will be joined by Matt Bentley, if you have a question for him please call in between 8:30 and 9 PM Eastern. Don't forget to join the chat room that we have going on live during the show, and sign up for the IYH message board to post questions for upcoming guests and interact with the hosts and fans.
All starting at 8:00 PM Eastern, call in at 508 644 8503.
 
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Here is the link to the latest JR Blog:
 
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Here is the latest on the Chris Benoit's estate:
The father of pro wrestler Chris Benoit questioned Benoit's mental state when he killed his wife and son before killing himself, suggesting he may have had "diminished capacity."
 
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Thanks to Bob for sending us the link:
Ron Simmons will be appearing at Columbus Clippers vs. Toledo Mud Hens game on August 31st @ 7:25 PM.  http://www.clippersbaseball.com/news/?id=7000
 
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Thanks to Mike Informer for this information:
Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson escapes to 'Witch Mountain

By Borys Kit     Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is in talks to star in "Witch Mountain," a modern re-imagining of Disney's 1975 adventure movie "Escape to Witch Mountain."  The story follows a pair of siblings, endowed with paranormal powers, who go on the run from a diabolical group of men who wish to exploit their abilities. Johnson will play a Las Vegas cab driver who is in for the ride of his life when he picks up the duo.  Disney is eyeing a March 2008 start date. Andy Fickman is on board to direct; he and Johnson worked together on Disney's upcoming family comedy "The Game Plan." Johnson's recent credits include "Walking Tall" and "Gridiron Gang."

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Michael Weaver sent us this:

During ECW on Sci Fi, a commercial aired for the Friday Night SmackDown!/ECW on Sci Fi TV Taping in Indianapolis, Indiana on Tuesday, September 25th.  It was announced during the commercial that a special main event dark match would take place.  "The Animal" Batista will team up with The Undertaker to take on the WWE World Heavyweight Champion, The Great Khali and Mark Henry.  Tickets are now available at all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com and by calling (317) 239-5151.

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ECW Original, Balls Mahoney will appear on the season finale of Who Wants To Be A Super Hero? on Thursday, September 6th at 9 PM.

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Tiger Khan Memorial Card Sun. September 9, 2007 3-6 PM- Catch topnotch indie card & be part of live documentary movie shoot. Featuring: 30 Man old school Battle Royal, Xavier vs. The Patriot, WCW New Harlem Heat's Teddy "The Tank" Reade (AKA 4x4) vs. giant 6'10" Malta, Calgary Stampede's Ruffy Silverstein vs. Tennessee's Eric Adamz, Judas Young vs. Damian Dragon plus Ms. Nicole Bass, Sal Sincere, & ECW's Musketeer, Dances with Dudley (AKA Chucky) & Tim Arson (AKA The Zombie).  ECPW Arena 87A North Beverwyck Rd., Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034. Tickets $12 day of show/$10 advance- ask for Marianne at 201-838-9776. More info: www.evanginzburg.com

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The latest Sal Corrente article:   rasslinriotonline news: A Piece of my Mind- August 28th 2007 By "The Big Cheese" Sal Corrente

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This was sent to me from one of our readers:
 
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Send anything you want posted to:  Georgie  [email protected]

And please keep John J. Graziano in your prayers, he really needs them now.

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