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WRESTLING CHATTERBOX UPDATE FOR MARCH 21st
  • 03/21/2006 (9:48:27 pm)
  • Georgiann Makropoulos

Wrestler passes away, Hogan News, Foley, Cappotelli new website and more…..

Thanks to Mike Informer for Slam article on Maria "The Tigeress" Bernardi passing away:
 
Yahoo.com features an article regarding Hulk Hogan being a guest at the wedding of "Dog the Bounty Hunter", which will air on the 5/20 episode of Dog's "Reality" Show.
 
Thanks to Jeff Sheridan:
Speaking of Hulk Hogan, both Hulk Hogan and Brooke Hogan will appear on this Thursday's Best Damn Sports Show Period (3/23) on the FOX Sports Network.
Thanks to Mike Informer for this article on Mick Foley
 
Matt Cappotelli has opened up an official website at: www.Matt-Cappotelli.com 
 
WWE Hall of Fame - Saturday, April 1, 2006
USA Network  11 PM - Midnight
2006 Introductions:
1.       Bret Hart (to be inducted by "Stone Cold" Steve Austin)
2.       Eddie Guerrero (to be inducted by Chris Benoit, Chavo Guerrero, Rey Mysterio)
3.       "Mean" Gene Okerlund (to be inducted by Hulk Hogan)
4.       Sensational Sherri Martel (to be inducted by "Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase)
5.       Verne Gagne (to be inducted by Greg Gagne)
6.       The Blackjacks (to be inducted by Bobby "The Brain" Heenan)
 
WWE WrestleMania XXII - Sunday April 2, 2006
1.       WWE World Title:  John Cena vs. Triple H
2.       World Heavyweight Title:  Kurt Angle vs. Randy Orton vs. Rey Mysterio
3.       Hardcore Match:  Edge vs. Mick Foley
4.       Money in the Bank Ladder Match:  Shelton Benjamin (defeated Chavo Guerrero in a qualifying match-Raw 2/27) vs. Rob Van Dam (defeated Trevor Murdoch in a qualifying match-Raw 2/27) vs. Ric Flair (defeated Carlito in a qualifying match-Raw 2/27) vs. FINLEY (defeated Lashley in a Lumberjack qualifying match-Smackdown 3/17) vs. Matt Hardy (defeated Animal by DQ in a qualifying match-Smackdown 3/17) vs. Lashley (winner of a Smackdown battle royal to air on 3/24)
5.       No Holds Barred:  Vince McMahon vs. Shawn Michaels
6.       WWE United States Title:  Chris Benoit vs. JBL
7.       Casket Match:  The Undertaker vs. Mark Henry
8.       World Tag Team Title:  Kane &  Big Show vs. Carlito & "The Masterpiece" Chris Masters
9.       Handicapped match:  Boogieman vs. Booker T & Sharmell
10.    WWE Women's Title:  Trish Stratus vs. Mickie James
11.    Playboy Pillow Fight:  Torrie Wilson vs. Candice Michelle  
 
WRESTLEMANIA 22 PRESS CONFERENCE
Raw Superstar's : The Coach, John Cena, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Trish, Edge, Candice
Smackdown Superstar's: Michael Cole, Kurt Angle, Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Booker T, Sharmell, JBL, Mark Henry and Chris Benoit.
 
Due to last minute knee surgery that took place earlier this week "The Alpha Male" Monty Brown will not be able to face the JAPW World Heavyweight Champion Rhino this Saturday night March 25th at The Tab Ramos Sports Complex located at 17 Blair Road in Aberdeen, NJ.
 
UWF/TNA HOUSE SHOW UPDATES FOR DANVILLE  AND MARTINSVILLE SHOWS
        The United Wrestling Federation, who is running TNA House Shows March 31 in Danville, Virginia and April 1 in Martinsville, Virginia has updated its card and information.
        Shannon Moore has been removed from the UWF roster.  Moore was scheduled to team with Jeff Jarrett in a tag match versus Jeff Hardy and NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler.  UWF officials are asking fans to vote at the UWF Message board (www.uwfusa.com) for who they would like to see team with Jarrett in Danville.  Sonjay Dutt will now team with Jeff Hardy in Danville to take on Jarrett and his mystery partner.  Other matches announced for the March 31 show in Danville are:    "The War Machine" Rhino v. "The Monster" Abyss, The Alpha Male Monty Brown v. Ron "The Truth" Killings, Team 3-D v. Diamonds in the Rough, and Traci Brooks v. Amber O'Neal.  Also on the card are Petey Williams and Eric Young, Americas Most Wanted, The Naturals, and many other stars.
        The UWF has also updated its list of NASCAR personalities that will appear along with the stars of TNA at the Martinsville show on April 1.  The doors open at 5:00 pm following the NASCAR Truck Series race.  Scheduled to Appear are Darrell Waltrip, Jeff Hammond, Kyle Petty, Elliott Sadler, Michael Waltrip, Sterling Marlin, Scott Riggs, and others.  The show also includes a country music concert by Don Cox.
        Tickets, including "The Ultimate Experience" that includes a meal and autograph session are on sale now for these shows and the April shows in Farmville and Palmyra Virginia.  For more information, visit www.uwfusa.com.
 
Future dates have been announced for NWA Upstate shows later this year. Here is the current Upstate schedule:
April 8th-Anniversary Anarchy II
June 10th-Continuing the Tradition 06'
Aug 26th- 2006 Upstate 8
Oct 21st-Monsters Brawl 06'
Dec 9th-X-mas Chaos 06'
In other news, NWA Upstate has confirmed that former WWE tag team The Heartthrobs (Romeo & Antonio) have been signed to appear at this year's Upstate 8 tag team tournament on August 26th. With Rhythm & Booze's victory over The Olsen's at Feburary Fallout, two teams have now been signed for the Upstate 8 with more teams to be announced in the upcoming weeks and months.
A quick reminder, tickets are on sale for NWA Upstate's second anniversary show, "Anniversary Anarchy II", Saturday April 8th at the All Star Sports Arena in Rochester, New York. Preshow starts at 6:00 PM and the main show starts at 6:30 PM. Presale tickets are $11 and can be purchased at the Arena or by calling (585) 621-4293. For directions to the building go to www.kayfabedojo.com/map.php
 
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