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[ClickWrestle Download of the Day] Portia Perez’s Most Frickin’ Awesome Matches.

[Birthdays & Anniversaries] Akira Maeda (1959), Vince Russo (1961), and Jay Briscoe (1984) celebrated birthday’s today. Today In Memoriam: Bull Montana (62, 1950), Orville Brown (72, 1981), Jerry Graham (58, 1997), Bobby Duncum, Jr. (34, 2000), and Jack Tunney (68, 2004). .. [reported by Rich Tate of www.GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com]

[ChickFight] Join the ChickFight forum and let your voice be heard at http://www.chickfight.tv/forum — for more information on ChickFight, be sure to keep an eye on http://www.chickfight.tv

[SHIMMER] SHIMMER opened a thread on their message board specifically for discussion of the WWE Divas/Women’s Division. Join the discussion at http://shimmerwomen.proboards50.com/index.cgi?board=shimmer&action=display&thread=2839

[FIP Event] On February 8th, 2009 FIP will present the 2nd annual Eddie Graham Memorial Battle of the Belts tournament. This tournament was established to celebrate the rich history of wrestling in the state of Florida and the memory of its biggest pioneer and most successful promoter, the late, great Eddie Graham. For more information, visit www.FullImpactPro.com

[WSU DVD] Women Superstars Uncensored released two new DVD’s including an epic Steel Cage Match, TNA Knockouts, and more from the unpredictable WSU promotion. For more information, click here.

[Radio] The Evolution of Online Entertainment, Wrestle Talk Radio, returns to the airwaves this Sunday Night at 11pm Eastern on the Wild Talk Radio Network. This week Wrestle Talk Radio will be live on the air following the 2009 WWE Royal Rumble to give you a break down of everything that took place at the Royal Rumble, plus they will cover all of the latest news going on in wrestling as well. Wrestle Talk Radio will like to hear from you as we will take your phone calls live on the show to get your reaction to everything that happened at the Royal Rumble. So join Wrestle Talk Radio, this Sunday following the Royal Rumble at 11pm Eastern at www.wildtalkradio.com

[Book News] The latest book release from ECW Press (www.ECWPress.com) is called “World Wrestling Insanity presents… Shoot First Ask Questions Later” and was written by our good friend James Guttman from the great www.WorldWrestlingInsanity.com website. Check it out at www.ECWpress.com or www.Amazon.com

[Radio] Celebrity wrestler/boxer Danny Bonaduce conducted an interview with In Your Head Online. He talked about his Hulk Hogan Celebrity Championship Wrestling experience, as well as his upcoming PPV fight with Jose Conseco. Listen to the show at www.inyourheadonline.com

[BLOG] A new blog from JIM ROSS

[Article] Former wrestling superstar Lex Luger now goes to mat for Jesus [By Allison Kennedy – [email protected]]

[Article] WWE Interview: Randy Orton’s life as “the bad guy” [reported by Mike Informer]

[Indy Event] Friday night February 6th, NWS makes their long-awaited return to the Bayshore area at the Middletown, NJ VFW Hall, 1 Veterans Lane (at Route 36, minutes from the Parkway), with all the action getting under way at 7:45pm. Joining Bushwacker Luke & Jay Lethal will be WWE alumnus Salvatore Sincere, and much more. Tickets are only $19 for adults and $17 for kids & seniors.

[Indy Event] Spike Dudley will be appearing at the New World Wrestling event in East Sandwich, Massachusetts on Saturday, March 14th, 2009. Go to http://newworldwrestling.com for info about NWW.. [reported by Devin Cutting]

[Indy Event] Coastal Championship Wrestling returns to the Coral Springs Gymnasium in Coral Springs, Florida on Saturday, February 7th, 2009 at 8 PM with Chaz (aka Headbanger Mosh), Pablo Marquez (aka Tiger Ali Singh’s slave Babu), and more. Go to http://ccw.ms for info about CCW.. [reported by Devin Cutting]

[Indy Event] Jerry Lynn, Daizee Haze and Delirious will be appearing at the Anarchy Championship Wrestling/IWA-Texas event in San Antonio, Texas on Sunday, March 22nd, 2009. Go to http://iwatexas.com for info about ACW/IWA-Texas.. [reported by Devin Cutting]

[Merchandise] XPW’s Cold Day In Hell 2-Disc Set is in stores nationwide NOW! Check out a preview at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcSYM5m4Y-4

[Internet TV] Visit www.NECW.TV to watch the original weekly wrestling TV program produced by New England Championship Wrestling especially for the Internet – always available FREE, on demand and worldwide!

[YouTube] –Cool video with historical All Japan and New Japan footage from the start of the Tokyo Dome show two years ago at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smZEPJoS-kM [reported by Dave Meltzer]

[DVD News] Kayfabe Commentaries’ latest DVD release could very well be its greatest. A unique concept created on the cusp of a historic Presidential Election in the United States. “The Great Debate ’08” features a lively debate between living legends Bruno Sammartino (WWWF) and Harley Race (NWA). This is a definite MUST SEE for any fan of kayfabe wrestling. Check this and many other KC DVD releases at www.kayfabecommentaries.com

[WWE Article] Critics wrestle with Rell’s choise of WWE CEO for state Board of Ed [reported by Mike Informer]

[Training] National Wrestling Superstars, in conjunction with 3 Count Promotions will join forces to hold its first ever wrestling seminar/clinic at the NWS Mid-State Pro Wrestling Academy, 121 Jersey Avenue in New Brunswick on Saturday afternoon, January 31st at 2pm with Kevin Sullivan. This event is the night after the NWS event in Manville and before the same day event in Brick with Kevin Nash headlining the events – The cost is only $25 and if you bring your camera, will include a photo with Kevin. The event is limited so get your registration in early. Reserve your space by calling 732-888-1704 or email [email protected]

[Puerto Rico News] El Bronco #1 vs. Ray Gonzalez for the Unuversal title – http://www.luchalibreonline.tv/video/321698-llo-tv-defensa-arriesgada.html

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