WRESTLING CHATTERBOX UPDATE FOR JUNE 22nd
- 06/22/2006 (1:16:20 pm)
- Georgiann Makropoulos
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I have received a ton of replies for tickets for the Juggalo Gathering. Hurry and get your emails in, if interested in going. I will be picking a winner beginning of next week.
John Cena appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien show last night.
They did plug Vengeance PPV and showed a video clip of Cena giving The Big Show the FU. Cena appeared with a nice black eye and he called Sabu "The Genie" (I have to tell you I have been very impressed with the push for Sabu, and his performance with the company. He has hit most of his high spots with perfection. This is Sabu of old, and being a huge Sabu fan, I am loving every minute of it !!) Cena said the genie put him under a spell by hitting him with a television monitor and then he did a super jump off the ring onto the table. They also talked about Cena's clothes, pretty decent interview, but not too much publicity for WWE PPV.
Thanks to Mike Informer for these Smackdown Pre-empts
Find out when you can watch SmackDown in your area
The June 23 edition of Friday Night SmackDown will be preempted in the following areas. Below are times you can watch SmackDown:
New York: Sat. 6/24 at 8:00 p.m.
Los Angeles: Sat. 6/24 at Midnight
Sacramento: Fri. 6/23 at 10:00 p.m.
Hartford: Sat. 6/24 at 8:00 p.m.
Syracuse: Sat. 6/24 at 8:00 p.m.
Reno: Fri. 6/23 at 10:00 p.m.
Chico: Sat. 6/24 at 8:00 p.m.
Utica: Fri. 6/23 at 10:00 p.m.
Eureka: Sat. 6/24 at 8:00 p.m.
New York: Sat. 6/24 at 8:00 p.m.
Los Angeles: Sat. 6/24 at Midnight
Sacramento: Fri. 6/23 at 10:00 p.m.
Hartford: Sat. 6/24 at 8:00 p.m.
Syracuse: Sat. 6/24 at 8:00 p.m.
Reno: Fri. 6/23 at 10:00 p.m.
Chico: Sat. 6/24 at 8:00 p.m.
Utica: Fri. 6/23 at 10:00 p.m.
Eureka: Sat. 6/24 at 8:00 p.m.
This was sent in by Jeff Sheridan:
New DVD by Rikishi's NWE called Revenge
This link shows the back cover:
Here's the front:
Thanks to Bob for sending me this link for ECW tickets.
ecw Tickets Expensive but they have front row seats.
There are changes AGAIN, I will have them all in the snail mail Wrestling Chatterbox Newsletter this month... Following 3 brands now is getting to be a little impossible.
Monday's RAW did a 4.3 cable rating, with a 7.0 share. Last week's show did a 4.2. The best quarter hour was a 5.2 for the DX Reunion overrun segment.
ECW's second week ratings declined to 2.3, down 18% from it's debut of 2.7.
WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event airing on July 15th has been confirmed to air at 8 P.M.
Yet another article on Hogan's house, with all the publicity you'd think it would be sold by now. Oh wait, you need 25 million to buy it.....
Thanks to Mike Informer for this article:
Mean Gene Trademark Trial - Day 2
Another couple of links from Mike Informer on Bret Hart
Bret (Hitman) Hart looked out at the large crowd waiting to get his autograph in the heart of the city's business district on Tuesday afternoon and couldn't help but marvel at his own popularity. It's been six years since he last stepped in a wrestling ring but his appeal hardly seems to have waned. From the guys at the front of the line who had waited hours to meet Hart to those walking by in suits on their lunch break, all seemed to be in awe of the man widely considered to be Canada's greatest professional wrestler.
NAC announces fall Broadway Series
The National Arts Centre will host three Broadway Across Canada series shows this fall and winter, opening on Nov. 21- 26 with the Billy Joel musical “Movin’ Out.”
Former WWE champion Bret “Hitman” Hart plays the Genie of the Magic Lamp in the family favourite “Aladdin” Dec. 26-31.
Rounding out the Broadway season is the Tony-award-winning musical “Hairspray”. Based on John Water’s cult classic comedy, “Hairspray” won eight 2003 Tonys, including Best Musical.
Subscription packages range from $137.10 - $226.20 at the NAC box-office, online at www.broadwayacrosscanada.ca or at Ticketmaster at (613) 755-1111.
Actual sales figures on wrestling books released in the last year have been revealed. Here are the official BookScan industry sales through June. BookScan accounts for approximately 80 percent of all retail and online sales - so you can tack on an additional 20% percent in sales on the following books:
Heartbreak and Triumph: The Shawn Michaels Story is the best selling wrestling book in the last year as it has sold 45,478 copies.
Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guerrero Story has sold a respectable 33,212 copies.
Superstar Billy Graham: Tangled Ropes was quite a disappointment. The book has only sold 5,232 copies.
Anemic book sales in recent years is the major contributing factor in regards to why WWE is shying away from publishing books these days. Also, wrestling book sales haven't been too strong outside of WWE either. Here are the sales figures on non-WWE published books:
Anemic book sales in recent years is the major contributing factor in regards to why WWE is shying away from publishing books these days. Also, wrestling book sales haven't been too strong outside of WWE either. Here are the sales figures on non-WWE published books:
Vince Russo's book Vince Russo: Forgiven - which was released in November 2005 - has only sold 1,145 copies.
Hardcore History: The Extremely Unauthorized Story of ECW - released in March 2006 - sold 2,615 books.
Bill Watts' autobiography The Cowboy and The Cross: The Bill Watts Story (which was released in January 2006) has sold only 929 copies.
World Wrestling Insanity - a book which pretty much rips The McMahons, Triple H and WWE - has only sold 537 copies in its first two weeks.
Mysteries of Wrestling Solved sold a respectable 1,367 copies in its first week (released June 6th).
A story on wrestling legend The Missing Link - Bang Your Head: The Real Story of The Missing Link - has sold only, and I mean only 78 copies. The book was released on April 1st.
For the sake of comparison, Hulk Hogan's 2002 book sold over 57,000 copies. Ric Flair's autobiography sold over 62,000 copies.
For the sake of comparison, Hulk Hogan's 2002 book sold over 57,000 copies. Ric Flair's autobiography sold over 62,000 copies.
Credit: Nielsen BookScan http://www.bookscan.com/ and The Torch
TONIGHT ON “iMPACT!” ON SPIKETV
The aftermath of Slammiversary and the World Title controversy
NEW MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR JIM CORNETTE TO MAKE STATEMENT REGARDING NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE SITUATION THIS THURSDAY NIGHT ON “iMPACT!” ON SPIKE TV!
Following the controversial ending to the King of the Mountain match at Slammiversary on Sunday night, new TNA management director Jim Cornette informed TNAwrestling.com that he will make a statement regarding the NWA World Heavyweight Title situation this Thursday night on “iMPACT!” on SpikeTV. Will Cornette address the conspiracy that unfolded on Sunday night involving Jeff Jarrett, Larry Zbyszko and referee Earl Hebner? What will he announce regarding the World Title?
In addition, TNAwrestling.com has learned that the new management director has scheduled a series of meetings with everyone on the TNA roster, including Jarrett, Sting and Christian Cage! Without a doubt, it’s going to be an event-filled Thursday night on “iMPACT!” on SpikeTV with the World Title controversy. Plus, we understand former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Christian Cage has demanded interview time to discuss the events that unfolded on Sunday night!
X DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY NIGHT ON “iMPACT!” ON SPIKE TV
As announced last week prior to Sunday’s X Division ranking match, Samoa Joe will defend the X Division Championship this Thursday night on “iMPACT!” on Spike TV! However, with Jim Cornette now in charge, which of the top contenders will he choose from Sunday’s bout to face The Samoan Submission Machine? Obviously, new number-one contender Senshi has to be at the top of the list, followed by number-two contender Sonjay Dutt. Who will Joe step into the ring against this Thursday to defend the gold? Tune in and find out!
NWA WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
NEW CHAMPS AJ STYLES AND CHRISTOPHER DANIELS vs. THE DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH
Fresh off their victory at Slammiversary for the NWA World tag Team Title, new champions “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles and “The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels will have their first title defense this Thursday night on “iMPACT!” against “Primetime” Elix Skipper and David Young, The Diamonds In The Rough. Will Daniels and Styles cap off their win with their first successful title defense, or will the Diamonds continue their newfound winning ways and pull off a huge upset? Tune in Thursday night for this NWA World Tag Team Title match!
“THE ALPHA MALE” MONTY BROWN IN ACTION
The beast of the Serengeti is back in a big way and “The Alpha Male” Monty Brown is determined to get back in the hunt for the NWA World Heavyweight Title! This Thursday night on “iMPACT!”, the TNA Impact Zone will feel the POUNCE as The Alpha Male returns to singles action! The star has promised to begin a dominant streak of his own in TNA Wrestling – who will be his first victim this Thursday night? Tune in and find out!
All this and much more tonight on “iMPACT!” on SpikeTV – plus news on the upcoming July “Victory Road” Pay-Per-View!
The aftermath of Slammiversary and the World Title controversy
NEW MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR JIM CORNETTE TO MAKE STATEMENT REGARDING NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE SITUATION THIS THURSDAY NIGHT ON “iMPACT!” ON SPIKE TV!
Following the controversial ending to the King of the Mountain match at Slammiversary on Sunday night, new TNA management director Jim Cornette informed TNAwrestling.com that he will make a statement regarding the NWA World Heavyweight Title situation this Thursday night on “iMPACT!” on SpikeTV. Will Cornette address the conspiracy that unfolded on Sunday night involving Jeff Jarrett, Larry Zbyszko and referee Earl Hebner? What will he announce regarding the World Title?
In addition, TNAwrestling.com has learned that the new management director has scheduled a series of meetings with everyone on the TNA roster, including Jarrett, Sting and Christian Cage! Without a doubt, it’s going to be an event-filled Thursday night on “iMPACT!” on SpikeTV with the World Title controversy. Plus, we understand former NWA World Heavyweight Champion Christian Cage has demanded interview time to discuss the events that unfolded on Sunday night!
X DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY NIGHT ON “iMPACT!” ON SPIKE TV
As announced last week prior to Sunday’s X Division ranking match, Samoa Joe will defend the X Division Championship this Thursday night on “iMPACT!” on Spike TV! However, with Jim Cornette now in charge, which of the top contenders will he choose from Sunday’s bout to face The Samoan Submission Machine? Obviously, new number-one contender Senshi has to be at the top of the list, followed by number-two contender Sonjay Dutt. Who will Joe step into the ring against this Thursday to defend the gold? Tune in and find out!
NWA WORLD TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
NEW CHAMPS AJ STYLES AND CHRISTOPHER DANIELS vs. THE DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH
Fresh off their victory at Slammiversary for the NWA World tag Team Title, new champions “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles and “The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels will have their first title defense this Thursday night on “iMPACT!” against “Primetime” Elix Skipper and David Young, The Diamonds In The Rough. Will Daniels and Styles cap off their win with their first successful title defense, or will the Diamonds continue their newfound winning ways and pull off a huge upset? Tune in Thursday night for this NWA World Tag Team Title match!
“THE ALPHA MALE” MONTY BROWN IN ACTION
The beast of the Serengeti is back in a big way and “The Alpha Male” Monty Brown is determined to get back in the hunt for the NWA World Heavyweight Title! This Thursday night on “iMPACT!”, the TNA Impact Zone will feel the POUNCE as The Alpha Male returns to singles action! The star has promised to begin a dominant streak of his own in TNA Wrestling – who will be his first victim this Thursday night? Tune in and find out!
All this and much more tonight on “iMPACT!” on SpikeTV – plus news on the upcoming July “Victory Road” Pay-Per-View!
PWU returns THIS FRIDAY for “Exit Sandman” - 2 Cold Scorpio, Trent Acid, Cage Match Pro Wrestling Unplugged WEBCAST from ECW Arena, Fri 6/23 ProWrestlingUnplugged.com
The doors open WORLD WIDE to the ECW Arena in Philadelphia THIS FRIDAY, 6/23 as PRO WRESTLING UNPLUGGED presents “EXIT SANDMAN” at 8 pm.
Want to experience PWU, but on the other side of the U.S.? In another country? Visit MediaZone.com/pwu and catch PWU AS IT HAPPENS this Friday at 8 pm LIVE FROM THE ECW ARENA!!!
Pro Wrestling Unplugged
THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 23 - 8 pm
ECW Arena/New Alhambra Sports and Entertainment Center
Ritner and Swanson Streets, Philadelphia, PA
* STEEL CAGE MATCH: SANDMAN w/ FRANCINE vs. JOHNNY “Angel” KASHMERE w/ TOD
GORDON & AMY LEE (If Sandman wins, he gets Gordon alone in the cage for five minutes!)
* PWU HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH: champion TRENT ACID vs. 2 COLD SCORPIO
* CORPORAL ROBINSON/IAN ROTTEN vs. HELLAWARE ASSASSIN/??
* PWU TAG TITLES MATCH: champions THE SAT (JOSE & JOEL MAXIMO) vs. ALL MONEY IS LEGAL
* PWU WOMEN’S TITLE MATCH: champion SUMIE SAKAI vs. MERCEDES MARTINEZ
* DETOX vs. ARAMIS
* With ECW returning to the Arena, you never know who might show up!
For ticket information, updated card information, links to the webcast & new merchandise (including PWU's CRAZY 8 and the TRENT ACID and DR. TOM PRICHARD seminars), and all the news you can handle, you can Experience the New Edge at ProWrestlingUnplugged.com.
This week on NECW TV, we kick off with footage of the shocking title change that took place Saturday night, June 10th in Framingham, MA as D.C. Dillinger became the NECW Heavyweight Champion. We'll have the final moments of the match, as well as comments from the new champion.
Also this week, it's a special triple threat match, featuring former PWF Mayhem Heavyweight Champion, Tripleicious, Nocturne and the new PWF Mayhem Junior Heavyweight Champion, The R.I.O.T., Kellan Thomas.
We will have a final IRON 8 Update, outlining changes to the participants in the tournament, including a special 4 man Wild Card match for the final spot with all the contestants in that Wild Card match named as well.
Our TV main event is a wild battle for the PWF Mayhem Tag Team Championship as The Canadian Superstars with their manager, Brian Cairo, battle 2D Edge (Pat Masters and "The East Coast Intensity" Jose Perez).
This week we also have a special "stand alone" bonus feature with highlights from NECW & WWW action at the 17th annual HOT DOG SAFARI, which took place on Sunday, June 5th at Suffolk Downs in Revere, MA. The video includes footage of The R.I.O.T., Kellan Thomas, becoming the new PWF Mayhem Junior Heavyweight Champion.
This episode & the bonus video are 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, 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.
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