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[Birthdays & Anniversaries] Today in Memoriam: Tony Morelli (76, 1983), Vincente Febrer (65, 1991), Neil Superior (33, 1996), and Frank Fozo (79, 2007). .. [reported by Rich Tate of www.GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com]

[ClickWrestle Download of the Day] Alexa Thatcher’s Greatest Matches.

[Charity Event] Take advantage now of this limited time offer. NEW exclusive REALITY RUMBLE Hats!! Light Khaki color, * High quality Anvil hats * Low-profile brushed cotton twill * One size fits all. If you plan on attending the October 5th Reality Rumble event in Penn Laird, Virginia, order your Hats NOW and have it with you at the event. This makes a perfect souvenir for the Stars to autograph! If you are not able to attend Reality Rumble this hat makes the perfect event souvenir. The bonus to ordering this product is that you will be helping our Charity. 100% Of all profits from the sales of this item goes to Spotswood High School’s Special Stars http://specialstars2006.googlepages.com/ !! The cost of this Limited Edition REALITY RUMBLE hat is just $20.00!! For ordering info contact Tim Lawler: [email protected]

[Ring of Honor] Check out the new ROH Video Wire for FREE now at www.ROHvideos.com and at: http://www.youtube.com/user/ringofhonor

[SHIMMER] Nykk of The SHIMMER Forum has posted his newest SHIMMER-trons (short video clips of the SHIMMER roster members set to their entrance music). MsChif – Championship Edition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxyjESDRSTw

[WWE Events] WWE.com now has the house shows in Arkansas on September 12th and 13th listed as Raw events. Both shows were previously listed as Raw/ECW events, so WWE’s plan to do Raw and ECW joint shows has been pushed back again.. [reported by Devin Cutting]

[Indy Event] Insanity Pro Wrestling proudly presents… 8th Annual Super Jr Heavyweight Tournament ***Where High Risk meets High Impact*** on September 6, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Fountain Square Salvation Army Community Center. This one night tournament includes Davey Richards, Ruckus, Scotty Vortekz, and Shiima Xion. More Info and Participants will be announced in the coming weeks!! Visit online at www.insanityprowrestling.com

[Indy Event] Jay Lethal and Eric Young will be appearing at the KFW Wrestling event in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee on October 22nd, 2008. Go to http://www.kfwwrestling.com for info about KFW Wrestling .. [reported by Devin Cutting]

[Canadian Event] The IWS proudly presents: Un F’N Sanctioned, Main Event is FANS BRING THE WEAPONS! Saturday, September 27th, at the beautiful, downtown Medley, 1170 St-Denis, near the Berri-UQAM Metro. Montreal, Quebec, CANADA. Doors open at 7:30 PM, show starts at 9 PM. VIP tickets are $25, Regular tickets are $20. VIP ticket holders admitted first. No reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased online at http://www.ticketpro.ca or in person at the Medley box office. 18+. Card and times subject to change. For more information go to www.syndicatewrestling.com or e-mail [email protected]

[Book News] WRESTLING WITH THE TRUTH by Bruno Lauer – Don’t forget the latest book available from Crowbar Press. Most of the guys in the WWE have been reading and talking about it during the past few weeks. It has been getting high praise from everybody from Vince McMahon on down. Get your copy here! http://www.1wrestlinglegends.com/crowbarpress/bruno/index.html

[DVD News] Finally the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup 2007 two disc set is available at http://wwndvd.com/store.htm! Last years JPC was a once again a memorable event and is something fans have been clamoring for on DVD and now is your chance to get your copy. All revenue raised from every DVD sold will go to benefit a little 2 year old boy named Devin Deschaine who is currently fighting cancer so please do your part to help Devin and purchase your copy right away! Purchase the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup 2007 at http://wwndvd.com/store.htm

[Radio] Monday Night Mayhem recently interviewed “Downtown” Bruno Lauer (aka Harvey Wippleman) about his career and recently released autobiography “Wrestling With the Truth” (from www.crowbarpress.com). To listen to this interview of a current WWE employee, go to www.mondaynightmayhemarchives.com/waxfiles/073108.wax

[Radio] Listen to the Jerkin’ the Curtain radio show, hosted by Trent Vandrisse & Tommy Stewart, focusing on southern wrestling by visiting http://www.blogtalkradio.com/tvd

[Article] Fast rise for high flying Kingston [reported by Mike Informer]

[Article] A Fighting Chance (Milena Roucka) [reported by Mike Informer]

[WSX News] The Canadian version of MTV 2 launched this week and will be airing Wrestling Society X at these times: Sundays – 3:30 PM (ET) – Thursdays – 5:30 PM (ET) – Saturdays – 12:00 PM (ET) – Saturdays – 12:30 PM (ET) – Go to http://www.mtv2.ca for info about Canada’s MTV 2.

[Misc News] In traveling to Japan it is helpful if you have a beginning knowledge of the language and culture. Learning basic Japanese language courtesies is fun. Now on Dory Funk’s website there is a special section (http://www.dory-funk.com) covering the basic language and courtesies you should be familiar with if you are traveling to Japan or communicating with Japanese friends here in America.

[DVD Trailer] Last Call With Raven & Sandman DVD Trailer… you’ve been warned… http://youtube.com/watch?v=_jI7IzECYZU

[Puerto Rican News] One of the most dangerous matches in wrestling history, with the ring surrounded by fire, took place between Invader # 1 and El Vikingo.. What happened…? Also, Invader unleashes his fury against Carlos Colon… and starts his own terror campaign… All this, here, on Retro Memories //// Enjoy – http://www.luchalibreonline.tv/video/278644-retro-memories-infierno-en-el-ring.html

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