WRESTLING CHATTERBOX UPDATE FOR JUNE 15th
- 06/15/2006 (2:03:46 pm)
- Georgiann Makropoulos
iMPACT, Dustin, Hogan, Smackdown pre-empted, SciFi triumphant, Nacho Libre and so much more….
iMPACT! will air one hour later on SpikeTV tonight. The show will air at Midnight ET/11pm Central following a special UFC broadcast.
Yesterday WWE.com announced that Dustin Runnels (Goldust) was released and the company wished the best in the future for Dustin.
Just announced on Regis & Kelly LIVE show: Brooke Hogan is giving her father Hulk Hogan computer lessons for Father's Day.
Thanks to Mike Informer for sending this in:
The June 16 edition of Friday Night SmackDown will be preempted in the following areas. Below are times you can watch SmackDown:
New York: Sat. 6/17 at 8:00 p.m.
Washington D.C.: Sat. 6/17 at 8:00 p.m.
Hartford: Sat. 6/17 at 8:00 p.m.
Grand Rapids: Sat. 6/17 at 8:00 p.m.
Syracuse: Sat. 6/17 at 8:00 p.m.
Reno: Fri. 6/16 at 10:00 p.m.
Chico: Sat. 6/17 at 8:00 p.m.
Utica: Fri. 6/16 at 10:00 p.m.
Eureka: Sat. 6/17 at 8:00 p.m.
Another article from Mike Informer:
SCI FI CHANNEL PINS THE COMPETITION WITH ECW'S TRIUMPHANT RETURN TO TELEVISION
According to Dave Meltzer - David Lagana has been replaced as lead writer on Smackdown by Alex Greenfield. David Lagana will move to being a writer on ECW.
Sent in by Mike Informer:
Calvin Pullins was a bodybuilder with massive shoulders and bulging biceps when Dick the Bruiser first saw him. The rest, as they say, was history.
Another one from Mike Informer:
Yes, it's choreographed, but the injuries, but the injuries sure aren't fake
But the pain is definitely real
Thanks to Jeff Sheridan for this article:
"Nacho Libre" review in this week's NY Village Voice
The Man in the Lycra Mask
Former WWE Heart Throb Romeo Roselli has opened up an official website with news, schedule, and other information. Please visit www.RomeoRoselli.com.
Thanks to Mike Informer for sending in this link of CAC photo's taken in Las Vegas. I also want to thank Walt Wolansky for the photo's he sent, some of which will be in my snail mail Chatterbox Newsletter.
Arash Markazi takes you on his wild trip to Belmont Raceway and the ECW PPV at the Hammerstein Ballroom. Thanks to Winters1175 for sending this in to us:
WWE offers free tickets to US Military
TICKETS NOW ON World Wrestling Entertainment is offering all U.S. military personnel free tickets to its live events worldwide as another way for the company to show its gratitude for their service to their country.
Effective immediately, U.S. military personnel from the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and National Guard can claim a free ticket to a WWE live event in their local area by going to their local arena box office in uniform and with a military ID the day of the WWE live event. Tickets are available day of the event while supplies last.
“Armed Forces Entertainment is honored to work with WWE in what could be one of the largest offerings to US Military personnel. It truly shows the immense respect and gratitude that WWE and its Superstars have for our airmen, marines, sailors, soldiers and coast guard,” said Art Myers, Director of Air Force Services, who oversees Armed Forces Entertainment.
Since 2003, Armed Forces Entertainment has hosted WWE SmackDown and Raw Superstars on their annual “Tribute to the Troops” holiday tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, which aired on the UPN and USA Networks. This year WWE will visit troops in July during a handshake tour in Southwest Asia, and will also host its annual “Tribute to the Troops” in early December. On all tours, the WWE Superstars meet, sleep and eat with military personnel through a series of appearances, providing a special connection between the Superstars and the troops they meet.
“Keeping troop morale high is one of the most important functions of Armed Forces Entertainment,” said Art Myers, Director of Air Force Services, who oversees Armed Forces Entertainment. “The continued support from World Wrestling Entertainment gives our military personnel something to look forward to,” said Myers.
WWE Superstars regularly visit military bases and hospitals, including Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bethesda Naval Hospital, to bolster troop morale, and undertake several initiatives with the Department of Defense’s America Supports You program and local chapters of the USO. In 2004, the USO of Metropolitan Washington presented WWE with the first ever “Legacy of Hope” award for its extensive support of our troops and the USO’s Operation Care Package program.
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. For more information on WWE’s activities with U.S. troops, visit troops.wwe.com.
Armed Forces Entertainment is the lead Department of Defense agency for providing entertainment to US military personnel serving overseas, with priority given to those in contingency operations and remote and isolated locations. The Department of the Air Force is the executive agent of Armed Forces Entertainment.
Founded in 1951 Armed Forces Entertainment brings a touch of home to more than 500,000 troops annually, embracing the best of Americana that stretches across all genres of entertainment. Visit www.armedforcesentertainment.com for more information.
Trademarks: The names of all World Wrestling Entertainment televised and live programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans and wrestling moves and all World Wrestling Entertainment logos are trademarks, which are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Media contacts:
Melissa Welch, Armed Forces Entertainment, 210-829-1953
Gary Davis, VP, Corporate Comm., WWE, 203-353-5066
Melissa Welch, Armed Forces Entertainment, 210-829-1953
Gary Davis, VP, Corporate Comm., WWE, 203-353-5066
Ring of Honor returns to New York Saturday, June 17 with a 7:30 pm belltime at New Yorker Hotel on 34th Street and 8th Avenue in midtown Manhattan.
One Fall Three Way
Bryan Danielson vs. Samoa Joe vs. KENTA
Tag Team Title Match
Austin Aries and Roderick Strong (if still champions) defend against Pure Champion Nigel McGuinness and Colt Cabana
BJ Whitmer vs. Jimmy Jacobs
Jimmy Rave (with Prince Nana) will face Davey Richards
Already signed are: The Embassy featuring; Colt Cabana; Jay and Mark Briscoe; The Rottweilers featuring Homicide with Ricky Reyes; BJ Whitmer plus many more to be announced in the upcoming weeks.
Matches scheduled:
Please note that all tickets for the originally scheduled event at Basketball City will be honored at the New Yorker Hotel.Bryan Danielson vs. Samoa Joe vs. KENTA
Austin Aries and Roderick Strong (if still champions) defend against Pure Champion Nigel McGuinness and Colt Cabana
Already signed are: The Embassy featuring; Colt Cabana; Jay and Mark Briscoe; The Rottweilers featuring Homicide with Ricky Reyes; BJ Whitmer plus many more to be announced in the upcoming weeks.
Tickets
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com or at ROHwrestling.com, or by calling (215) 781-2500. Tags:
