Earlier in the month, the first 25 Signature Edition collector’s items were made available exclusively to KayfabeCommentaries.com’s mailing list members.  The remaining 25 of 50 that were held in reserve are now being offered in the DVD’s presale period.  Funk and Foley’s autographs both appear on each replica DVD, one across the top and one across the bottom. 

“The KC Signature Edition line has become a premium stamp for wrestling memorabilia collectors,” Kayfabe Commentaries co-owner Sean Oliver says.  “When we launched this very limited line last year, it was our intention to offer autographed versions of some of our shows, but to do so in a unique way.  We though the inclusion of a signed, replica DVD that could be framed with the special cover art and hung beside gold discs or other framed memorabilia would be perfect.  And it has been,” Oliver says.

“Ring Roasts 2″ took place on October 23 and featured Terry Funk, Mick Foley, Kevin Von Erich, Superstar Billy Graham, Kevin Sullivan, New Jack, JJ Dillon, Bill Apter, Dennis Stamp, Missy Hyatt, King Kong Bundy, and comedians Ryan Maher, Matt Bridgestone, and Sean Morton.  The nearly three hour DVD will have widespread release on November 27th.

The special Signature Edition presale is located at www.kayfabecommentaries.com.

This week, we catch up with D.C. Dillinger, as the former NECW Triple Crown Champion sees action for the first time following the vicious attack perpetrated on him by “The Golden Greek” Alex Arion, seen four weeks ago on NECW TV.  Dillinger sees action against Handsome Johnny’s protege, “Sensational” Scott Levesque in this week’s feature match.

We have big news concerning ‘The Golden Greek” Alex Arion and another major announcement from NECW General Manager, Paul Richard regarding Thanksgiving weekend.

We also hear from the NECW Tag Team Champions, The Crown Jewels and “Mr. Fabulous” Tony Ulysses, NECW Television Champion, “The Heat” Kris Pyro, manager Sean Gorman and the team of Real Natural with “The Rock God” Brett Adams.

This episode is 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, NECW TV is now available on iTunes, Podcast Alley and other podcast sites!  Subscribe to NECW TV and get each week’s show automatically downloaded to your computer for free! Put the shows on your video iPod or video MP3 player!

Direct link to the episode: http://www.necw.tv/episodes/NECW_TV_EPISODE_188.wmv

 
The event opened with Bill Apter disguised as a grandma who escorted Terry into the room and told stories about when they first met, Japan and how by dressing as a “grandma”, he had finally gotten even with Terry for things that happened years ago while Apter was singing Karioke (sp?).
 
Next up was comedian Ryan Mahar who opened the show and started what seemed to be an overload of jokes about Missy Hyatt’s sexual prowess, Terry Funk’s many retirements and  how Terry had also done movies and started with such luminaries as Sylverster Stallone, Patrick Swaize (sp?) and more. Then he went around the room throwing “shots” against almost every wrestler in attendance.
 
Next up was New Jack, who delivered story after story about his relationship with Terry Funk including the fact that Paul Heyman kept him off the first PPV and yet delivered a 28 minute tribute to him before the PPV. He then went on to talk about certain incidents that happened over the years including Mass Transit and through it all thanked Terry Funk for helping him when he was with Smokey Mountain and other territories.
 
Next was King Kong Bundy who started off with comedy before talking about he and Funk being in Texas and delivered some funny stories about getting started with the Funk Family.
 
Next up was Kevin Von Erich who told people he was not funny but delivered some great stories about the Funk and Von Erich family and telling people that as a kid, he used to hang with Terry and one day, while gigging for frogs, Terry steered him toward a 10 foot hold in the pond where Terry laughed while Kevin tried to tred water.
 
Next up was another comedian Sean Morton (who tried but rather than give a tribute to Terry, wound up almost getting attacked for shoots on New Jack). Security as well as Mick Foley handled the matter and it was quicky resolved without an issue.
 
After that was Florida Championship Wrestling’s Mike Graham, who like Kevin Von Erich, had some great stories about growing up with the Funk Family. Mike told the crowd right up front he was not very funny, but was indeed very entertaining to the crowd.
 
The leader of the 4 Horsemen, JJ Dillon went to the podium and told people that while everyone remembers him as a manager, he was indeed a wrestler who had been taught a lot by Terry Funk and brought up stories about Florida, Georgia and other territories.
 
Next up was Kevin Sullivan who told stories about ECW, WCW, Florida Championship Wrestling, Japan and more. Kevin Sullivan is a master story-teller and had the full attendion of everyone in the room.
 
After that, we had Dennis Stamp head to the podium who proceeded to tell what a great humanitarian Terry was, giving his time to children and those who were sick and showed the selflessness side of Terry Funk, that had tears in many eyes in the room.

Not to be outdone was Superstar Billy Graham who told stories about the different territories and how proud he was to call the Funks, not just Terry but Dorry Jr. & Sr. as well as friends and family. Graham mentioned how much time Micealangelo put into working on the Sisteen Chappen, dedicating 7 years of his life to the project and told Funk that he had his own dedication and presented a drawing of Terry (among his many retirements…that joke never got old).
 
After another comedian, Matt Bridgestone (with a so-so imitation of Randy Savage including presenting a Slim Jim to Terry Funk), it was time to let Missy Hyatt get her revenge on everyone and told stories about each and everyone who had attacked her during the night. Then she went and told a nice story about Terry and that he was one of the true gentlemen of wrestling.

Finally we had Mick Foley who told everyone about stories in Japan, WWE, ECW (November to Remember), and how he wanted to know how Terry could punch and make it look so good (the truth be told, according to Mick Foley is that the punches were real, which is why they looked so good).
 
After everyone had thier say, Terry Funk took the microphone and thanked everyone for coming to see him and showed an award presented to him earlier in the day. He also showed off the painting by Superstar Graham and went and told some remarkable stories about working with each and every wrestler in the room). He then talked about what the business has become today and not keeping it old school and keeping the business safe.
 
This is just a short synopsis of the Ring Roast 2 and the tape is available for ordering by contacting info@kayfabecommentaries.com

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WRESTLING IN THE CANADIAN WEST is a celebration of more than 100 years of professional wrestling in western Canada.   Recognizing the efforts of promoters and wrestlers alike, the histories of the titles, Canadian wrestling trivia, and stories from the wrestlers who traversed the territory, this book offers a thorough insight into the legacy of the sport in one of the continent’s most oft-forgotten regions.

“Vance Nevada has done as much as anyone in the business as a writer, historian, and as a wrestler.   I’d say his contribution is as significant as the Harts or any of the top people in the business in Canada.   Having spent a lot of time in that country during my career, it was very interesting to learn some of the history.   This book was hard to put down once I started reading it.”
– Honky Tonk Man

“Wrestling In The Canadian West accurately describes what it was like for those of us who travelled the roads on a daily basis in this unique and spectacular area of professional wrestling history. The author clearly illustrates how the business over the years has now come around full circle, as he is living it himself, and dealing with the same trials and tribulations wrestling’s pioneers faced in this area more than a hundred years ago.”
– Moondog Ed Moretti

Order from:
http://www.1wrestlinglegends.com/crowbarpress/cbp-books/08-wcw.html

- WHAT’S INSIDE? -
This book features:
- Profiles on more than 100 promotions over the past century
- Championship histories
- Statistical rankings for wrestlers and tag teams
- “A Day in Canadian Wrestling History” trivia
- Road stories from the wrestlers themselves, including J.J. Dillon, Moose Morowski, Kerry Brown, Paul Diamond, Tony Condello, Dean Higuchi [Dean Ho], Johnny Devine, Steve Corino, and more!!
- Features on women’s and midget wrestling
- A discussion about the relevance of wrestling commissions in modern wrestling
- “The State of the Business” in 2009.
- A directory of the top drawing wrestling events of all time in western Canada
- Statistics for more than 200 active Canadian wrestlers
- 101 photos
- Much, much more!!

For more information, including a press media kit in PDF format, go to:
http://www.1wrestlinglegends.com/crowbarpress/media/CanWest media kit.pdf

SLAM Wrestling interview with Vance Nevada
http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/09/24/11090221.html

Audio interview conducted by Wayne Stanton on blogtalkradio.com
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wayne-stanton/2009/10/09/Vance-Nevada-Special.mp3?localembed=download

Order via PayPal or credit card from http://www.1wrestlinglegends.com/crowbarpress/cbp-books/08-wcw.html

OR, order by mail from:
Scott Teal
106 Tattnall Court
Gallatin TN 37066

PLEASE NOTE: This is the new mailing address for Crowbar Press.  We will be discontinuing the post office box in the near future.

WHAT’S INSIDE?

This book features:
• Profiles on more than 100 promotions over the past century
• Championship histories
• Statistical rankings for wrestlers and tag teams
• “A Day in Canadian Wrestling History” trivia
• Road stories from the wrestlers themselves, including J.J. Dillon, Kerry Brown, Paul Diamond, Tony Condello, Dean Higuchi, Johnny Devine, Steve Corino, and more!!
• Features on women’s and midget wrestling
• A directory of the top drawing wrestling events of all time in western Canada
• Tons of photos
• … and much, much more!!

“Vance Nevada has done as much as anyone in the business as a writer, historian, and as a wrestler. I’d say his contribution is as significant as the Harts or any of the top people in the business in Canada. Having spent a lot of time in that country during my career, it was very interesting to learn some of the history. This book was hard to put down once I started reading it.”
- Honky Tonk Man

COMING TO A TOWN NEAR YOU!

Catch Vance in person and get your copy of the book signed when he appears at the following wrestling events across the west:

Oct 16
Gold Dragon Wrestling
Moose Jaw, SK @ Timothy Eaton Gardens

Oct 21
Power Zone Wrestling
Lethbridge, AB @ Bully’s South Pavilion
“Four Years of Glory” 4th anniversary show

www.powerzonewrestling.net

Oct 23
High Impact Wrestling
Regina, SK @ Victoria Hall
Details to be announced
www.hiwcanada.com

Oct 24
High Impact Wrestling
Regina, SK @ Victoria Hall
Details to be announced

www.hiwcanada.ca

Oct 25
Canadian Wrestling Elite
Winnipeg, MB @ Franco-Manitoba cultural centre
Vance appears on the “Simply The Best” supercard alongside Val Venis, Marty Jannetty, Wavell Starr, Jon Cutler, Shane Madison, and more!!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=572165595&v=info&ref=profile#/event.php?eid=135668197818

Oct 28
Lessons from the Squared Circle
Saskatoon, SK @ The University of Saskatchewan
Vance is scheduled as a guest speaker at a reception recognizing Canadian wrestling history
Also appearing: Legendary photographer and journalist Bob Leonard

Nov 2
Rockstar Wrestling Federation
Camrose, AB @ the CRE
Vance goes toe to toe with “Golden Lion” Gurv Sihra to kick off a five night tour with the RWF!!
Also appearing: WWE recruit Randy Myers, The Mauler, the Honky Tonk Man, and more!!

Nov 13
All Star Wrestling
North Vancouver, BC @ The Chief Joe Mathias Centre
Vance defends the All Star Trans-Canada title in a triple threat vs. Disco Fury & Johnny Obsession
Also appearing: Great Kasaki, Big Jess, Gurv Sihra and others!!
www.allstarwrestling.info

Nov 14
International Championship Wrestling
Cloverdale, BC @ The Alice MacKay Building
Vance steps in the ring with T-Bone (as recently seen on ECW television)
Also appearing: Kirk Melnick, Bobby Briscoe, Adrian Walls, Tim Flowers, & Honky Tonk Man.
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=572165595&v=info&ref=profile#/group.php?gid=70452713239

Nov 25
Power Zone Wrestling
Lethbridge, AB @ Bully’s South Pavilion

April 2010
Cauliflower Alley Club
Las Vegas, NV

Vance has been selected as the 2010 James C. Melby Historian Award recipient and will be on hand to sign copies of his book in person.

“Wrestling In The Canadian West accurately describes what it was like for those of us who travelled the roads on a daily basis in this unique and spectacular area of professional wrestling history. The author clearly illustrates how the business over the years has now come around full circle, as he is living it himself, and dealing with the same trials and tribulations wrestling’s pioneers faced in this area more than a hundred years ago.”
- Moondog Ed Moretti

CAN’T WAIT?

Can’t wait for a tour date in your area and you want to get your hands on this book now?  You can buy your copy online today from the publisher, Crowbar Press at www.crowbarpress.com .

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Check out Vance’s official website for information on the book and about the author at: www.vancenevada.ca

 Kayfabe Commentaries’ open ended DVD series, “Timeline: The History of WWE” adds to the compendium as it has shone it’s detailed spotlight on the pivotal year of 1983.  Prior to the national takeover of 1984, Vince K McMahon established himself as the federation’s new owner, having purchased it from his father.  And 1983 is the year that Vince begins to mold the federation in his design.

 
The series has thus far chronicled 1987, 2000, and now 1983. Topics covered in the current edition include Jimmy Snuka, Bob Backlund, the IC Title, Rocky Johnson, Nancy Argentina’s death, Eddie Gilbert’s car wreck, the West Coast invasion, USA Network, company merchandising and much more.
 
The DVD has gone onsale at www.kayfabecommentaries.com.

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http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/profiles/m/mildred-burke.html

And speaking of that “Timeline: History of WWE” series, it’s one of the one’s cited by KC as being stangley similar to a WWE product. WWE Magazine released an issue on Spet 15th titled “The Untold History of WWE,” wherein the company’s history is told via a timleine that runs through the magazine, mirroring the “Timeline” DVD series that KC launched this past April. Another recent similarity can be seen in the WWE’s recent solicitation of questions for John Morrison to answer on DVD, which is the foundation for KC’s groundbreaking shoot series “YouShoot.”

But now, with the birth of the certainly tongue-in-cheek “Vince Loves KC” campaign, fans can email Kayfabe Commentaries with their theory on “why Vince loves KC.” The company invites you to be as creative as possible, and they will select 10 essays/emails and post them this coming Tuesday, October 13 which is the release date for Timeline: The History of WWE – 1983 As told by Magnificent Muraco.” The 10 winners will receive a free copy of the new DVD.

Head over to www.kayfabecommentaries.com for more details on the contest.