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WRESTLING CHATTERBOX UPDATE FOR SEPT. 10th, 2007
  • 09/10/2007 (10:37:41 pm)
  • Georgiann Makropoulos

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Ever since Dave Meltzer reported that King Booker quit the WWE, there has been much speculation, on whether or not he will retire from wrestling.  I understand that the WWE is still trying to negotiate with Huffman to stay with them.  I heard that the WWE was pissed at him for having TNA guys on his show.  Booker was upset over the unfair suspension.  Booker is financing set, he really doesn't have to return.   Booker is 42 and has done so much, no need for him to stick around, this one will be interesting to follow.. 
 
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Romeo Roselli Movie News
After successfully filming a featured role for the film, "Baby Mama" starring Saturday Night Live's Amy Poehler and Tina Fey, Romeo Roselli just finished filming a scene for his second major motion picture- "College Road Trip" starring renowned comedian Martin Lawrence and from Cosby Show fame Raven "Olivia" Symone. Both movies are set to hit theaters nationwide around Spring 2008.
 
In "College Road Trip", Roselli plays the leader of a Greek fraternity, leading a Greek Festival until Lawrence and Symone crash into the party - literally! This mark's Roselli's first principle role and combined with his previous featured role in "Baby Mama" automatically makes him eligible to join the elite Screen Actors Guild and has been offered the opportunity by S.A.G.
 
Romeo has been cutting down on his wrestling schedule as of late and is also rumored to be taking time off to continue focusing on his budding acting/modeling career as well as his flourishing personal training business. He has also revamped and reopened his official web site at www.RomeoRoselli.com  
 
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WRESTLING BABYLON: Not Fit to Print in The Washington Post
After doing a preliminary edit, The Washington Post, in its wisdom, has declined to publish my letter in response to a story last month about the alarming number of pro wrestler deaths. The Post article — a pretty good one, by the way — can be viewed at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/15/AR2007081502399.html. The text of my unpublished letter is below.

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In “Death Grip” (Aug. 16), wrestler Glenn Gilberti tells reporter Paul Farhi that pro wrestling today is “more physical and realistic” than it used to be. That characterization needs qualifiers.

The wrestling industry formerly operated by a carnival code known internally as “kayfabe.” Essentially this meant that the “marks” of the public were not to be let in on the joke that the performances were prescripted “works” rather than genuine “shoot” matches.

In the late 1980s kayfabe was jettisoned. Part of the explanation for the change was the emergence of at least some smarter and less irony-deprived fans. But the biggest factor was then-World Wrestling Federation head Vince McMahon’s campaign to get out from under state athletic commission regulations and especially taxes. Over howls of protest from old-line carny promoters who feared (incorrectly) that “exposing the business” would kill it, McMahon cheerfully put out the word that wrestling was fake.

What we face today with wrestling’s death pandemic is one of the conundrums of postmodernism. You would think the demise of kayfabe would make things safer for the talent. But as Gilberti notes, the opposite is the case.

IRVIN MUCHNICK of Berkeley, Calif.
 
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Former NWA Wrestler and NWA Wrestling TV Broadcaster Johnny Weaver has an website
check it out:  www.johnnyweaver.net
 
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Jake The Snake Roberts is available for wrestling bookings, autograph signings, speaking events, conventions, and other things. Please email [email protected] if interested in booking Jake. Serious inquires only.
 
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Scotty Too Hotty, Grandmaster Sexay, Rikishi, King Kong Bundy, Luna Vachon, Big Vito, Traci Brooks, and Al Snow are currently taking indy bookings. Contact David Herro at [email protected]
 
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The Rock's new charity foundation - The Rock Foundation - is now online at http://www.djrockfoundation.org.

The Rock is also on MySpace at http://www.myspace.com/TheRock.
 
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October 21st - Great Lakes Championship Wrestling presents The Legends of Wrestling Fan Fest featuring former AWA Champions at the Ramada Convention Center located at 13th and College in Milwaukee, WI   www.LegendsOfWrestlingFanfest.com
List of guests .. Verne Gagne, Nick Bockwinkel, Dr X Dick Beyer, Mad Dog Vachon, Baron Von Raschke, Bobby Heenan, and The High Fliers (Jim Brunzell & Greg Gagne)
There will also be a table selling Sherri Martel merchandise to help raise funds for her grave stone.
Contact Dave Herro 262-573-5397 or [email protected] for more information.
 
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George "The Animal" Steele on Hillbilly Jim's "Moonshine Matinee" 9/22
It's on Sirius' Channel 63:
www.sirius.com/outlawcountry

""The Animal" Steele
Sat 9/22 @ 1:00 pm ET
WWE Hall Of Famer George "The Animal" Steele will make his way to the confines of the Satellite Barnyard this weekend for a special edition of Hillbilly Jim’s “Moonshine Matinee.” Of all the unusual people that have plied their trade in the Squared Circle, perhaps no one was stranger than Steele, best known for his trademark green tongue, hairy torso and penchant
for eating turnbuckles.

Rebroadcast: Sun., Sept. 23rd @ 5 pm ET."
 
Thanks to Jeff Sheridan for this update:
Next Month's WWE 24/7
 

October 2007: Psychos, Sickos, Maniacs, and Monsters

All October, WWE 24/7 On Demand presents “Psychos, Sickos, Maniacs and Monsters” –  a look at some of the scary, bizarre, strange, crazy and most dangerous Superstars in sports entertainment history.

 

Legends

WWE Hall of Fame: The Wild Samoans – One of the toughest and most unorthodox tag teams in WWE History, Gene Okerlund looks back at the career of the Wild Samoans.  Follow Afa and Sika from their early days in Stampede Wrestling through three (3) Tag Team title reigns in the WWE.  Plus, see the Wild Samoans 2007 Hall of Fame induction.

 

Tombstone: The History of The Undertaker – An extensive look at the most important and spectacular matches in the career of The Undertaker.  Presented in six (6) parts, see the Dead Man in legendary battles versus Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, Mankind, Bret Hart, Kane, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, John Cena and many more.

 

The Big Ones

ECW Hardcore Heaven ’97 – An incredible night of extreme action headlined by Sabu, Shane Douglas and Terry Funk battling in a Three Way Dance for the ECW World title.  Plus, Tazz defends the ECW TV title versus Chris Candido, Rob Van Dam battles Al Snow and much more.

 

WWE Badd Blood ’97 – Historic event features 1st Ever Hell in a Cell Match as the “Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels takes on the Undertaker.  Bret Hart and the British Bulldog take on Vader and The Patriot in a Flag Match.  The Nation of Domination faces the Legion of Doom in a Handicap Match and much more.

 

WWE Old School – Three (3) classic cards from three historic arenas.  At the Boston Garden, Hulk Hogan defends the WWE Championship against the massive King Kong Bundy.  In New York at Madison Square Garden, a huge 20 Man Battle Royal features Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Sid Justice, Roddy Piper and many more.  At the Spectrum in Philadelphia, “King” Harley Race challenges Hulk Hogan for the WWE Championship and George “The Animal” Steele takes on Kamala.

 

TV Classics

The Monday Night War – Two (2) New episodes highlight the battle for Monday Night domination between the WWE and WCW.  Raw features fallout from WrestleMania 13 as tensions rise between Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels.  Plus, the “Hitman” takes on The Rock for the WWE Intercontinental title.  On Nitro, there’s trouble brewing within the nWo.  Plus, Chris Jericho takes on Lord Steven Regal.  Hosted by Michael Cole.

 

Championship Wrestling from Florida 11/16/83 – Great action from the NWA’s hottest territory.  It’s the legendary matchup known as “The Saddle versus The Belt” as Barry Windham battles Cowboy Ron Bass.  Plus, a look at “The Saga of the Family” featuring Dusty Rhodes.  Hosted by Mike Graham.

 

Shorties

WWE Superstar Snitsky brings you classic matches featuring some of the most dangerous “Psychos, Sickos, Maniacs and Monsters” in wrestling history.  Featured Superstars include Terry Funk, Bruiser Brody, Buzz Sawyer, Abdullah the Butcher, Kane, the Missing Link, Killer Kowalski, Kevin Sullivan, Mad Dog Vachon and more.

 

***IMPORTANT***
This synopsis is just a small sampling of the monthly WWE 24/7 On Demand programming.

 

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Chris Jericho the actor??    Chris Jericho

 

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Integrity Bookings is pleased to announce their newest client addition: Eric Bischoff's Favorite Nephew, Nick "U-Gene" Dinsmore! U-Gene is currently available through Integrity Bookings for autograph sessions, pro wrestling matches, and pro wrestling clinics.  Fresh off of WWE TV, U-Gene is very much looking forward to meeting and greeting with fans at all kinds of great venues around the country. Events such as Wrestling Clinics can be booked as a package in conjunction with same-day live shows.  Interested parties can contact [email protected]  for prices, packages, and additional information.

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THE TIGER KHAN MEMORIAL CARD
By Evan Ginzburg
The small building was about two thirds full.
Many of the wrestlers you’ve probably never heard of.
And the venue could have used a good sweeping.
The September 9th Tiger Khan Memorial Show may not sound like a triumph, but it had a helluva lot of heart.
And a few tears to go with it.
My co-promoter, The Mambo King, started the afternoon off with all the wrestlers on the card gathering around the ring for the traditional ten bell salute. Mambo called up Tiger Khan’s original trainer, a teary eyed Bobby Bold Eagle. Bobby’s love for Tiger was palpable as was his pain. The legendary Junior Heavyweight spoke fondly of not only Tiger but two other protégés he lost in Rocco Rock and Billy Firehawk. Pulling no punches whatsoever, he warned the young crew of grapplers about the perils of the business, particularly steroids.
What you saw in the show’s ten matches ranged from typical indie fare to good solid wrestling to a world class match-up in the submission bout between Calgary Stampede’s Ruffy Silverstein and Eric Adamz. These two warriors put on a pure wrestling clinic that rivaled anything you’d witness anywhere. Silverstein also came out on top in an impressive Battle Royal, and his “transing himself in” from Canada to be there for his close friend Tiger was the ultimate in class. Also of note, the stars of TMPW wrestled their hearts out in the sauna like setting, Khan’s close friend Pelligro made a return to the ring after a seven year absence looking like he hadn’t missed a step, Tom Brandi and The Musketeer proved to be the ultimate professionals, and Damian Dragon showed once again that he’s one of the indies unsung heroes. Interestingly enough ECW’s Zombie (Tim Arson) has a gimmick so over the top that it’s just great; small kids were literally fleeing from him in terror. A major promotion should pick him up because this man could draw.
Throughout the day filmmakers Fanco Frassetti, Sandro Finamore, Ryan Lockheart and myself conducted interviews for the upcoming Tiger Khan documentary that we’ll be editing and releasing this fall. And when Tiger’s mother walked into the dressing room to be met by a round of applause and a line of wrestlers who one by one hugged and kissed her, it was both deeply moving and heartbreaking.  On screen this spontaneous outpouring of love and sympathy will be more powerful than any scripted film could ever possibly hope to be.
As a first time wrestling promoter, I knew walking in that there was going to be “no money here.” And it was never about that anyway on my end, or on the part of the incredibly selfless wrestlers who were there to honor a fallen comrade. I was willing to go through the trials and tribulations of promoting for the sake of a documentary that will not only help keep my “brother” Tiger’s memory alive, but will hopefully act as a warning cry to other good and intelligent people who make bad choices.
That we managed to put on a quality show that had the fans leaving happy was the icing on the cake of a day both memorable and emotional.
 
For a FREE copy of the Tiger Khan Memorial Card program, send a SASE to Evan Ginzburg - PO Box 640471 Oakland Gardens Station, Flushing, NY 11364.
 
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Brooke Hogan's tour : 

09/22/2007 08:00 PM - Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Avenue (Rte. 147), West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
 
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HAVE DINNER WITH WRESTLING LEGENDS
The PWHF will host a special fund-raiser sit down dinner on Saturday, September 15, at the Regency House Hotel in Pompton Plains, New Jersey. The dinner begins at 7:00 PM, and will feature appearances by several wrestling legends. Confirmed thus far: George "the Animal" Steele, Lou Albano, JJ Dillon,  Doink, Missy Hyatt, Manny Soto, "Irish" Davey O'Hannon, Hillbilly Cousin Luke, "Pretty Boy" Larry Sharpe, Irish Terry Gunn and referees Dick Woehrle and Billy Caputo with more names to follow. This is a Meet, Greet and Eat Event where you will be able to eat a delicious dinner, get autographs and take photos and chat with the wrestlers for over four hours at no additional cost after purchasing your ticket. All proceeds go directly to the not-for-profit Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame. Tickets for this event are $50 per person and can be purchased by making a check or money order out to Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame and mail it to: Terry Gunn - 4A Van Dunk Lane, Ringwood, NJ 07456. Contact Terry Gunn at (973) 897-5033 or John Pantozzi at [email protected].

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Georgie  [email protected]

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