Sean Waltman has gone by many names, most notably X-Pac in the WWE as a member of DX. His auspicious career includes numerous titles, and he broke the mold for guys under certain “size restrictions” to have a notable career in the world of professional wrestling. Knowing the hardships of several injuries in his career, Waltman is very well acquainted with the lingering effects the squared circle can have on the body, and has decided to help the future of wrestling create funds for healthcare awareness, and chose Wrestlers Rescue (http://www.wrestlersrescue.org) as the recipient.

     This is a pair of ring worn tights used in a match against Ric Flair in WCW while known as Syxx. This item is accompanied by an official Wrestlers Rescue Certificate of Authenticity. This auction will begin on Thursday November 19, 2009 , at  5pm EST , and the bidding will begin at $99.99USD and can be shipped worldwide.

       For further information about Wrestlers Rescue, including “Slam On The
High Seas” Wrestlers Rescue 2010 Cruise, the Official Wrestlers Rescue
Street Team, Jim “J.R.” Ross Raffle Tickets, and more, please visit
www.wrestlersrescue.org.
 

       To join the Wrestlers Rescue mailing list, please send an email titled “Mailing List” to wrestlersrescue@aol.com.

        Wrestlers Rescue would like to thank you in advance for posting this press release.

“M-Dogg 20” Matt Cross is quite simply “The Innovator of Aerial Insanity”. Through his natural athleticism, and skills learned from being an AAU Junior Olympic Gymnastics Champion in his youth, Cross has crafted a unique style next to impossible to replicate or recreate. Cross’ breathtaking performances, chiseled physique, and one-of-a-kind charisma have led to him becoming one of the most well-traveled athletes in all of professional wrestling today, including stops in Japan for Pro Wrestling NOAH, Europe for NWE, and everywhere from Hawaii to Egypt along the way. Through all the chaos, M-Dogg also remains one of the elite stars of Pro Wrestling Ohio, airing Sunday nights at 10:00 on Sports Time Ohio (official television network of MLB’s Cleveland Indians) throughout much of the Unites States, where he became the first-ever PWO Champion in the summer of 2008, and has waged wars with the region’s best ever since.

Now, M-Dogg’s international career hits a new plateau with the official signing of M-Dogg 20 Matt Cross for the upcoming Australian “Hulkamania” tour headlined by, who else, “The Immortal” Hulk Hogan. Hogan has quickly once again become the most talked-about name in professional wrestling due to his recent signing with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, but before he returns to US soil, Hogan intends to make major waves throughout Australia. The tour is headlined by a match featuring arguably the two most iconic figures in the sport’s history as Hogan goes one-on-one with 16-time World Champion “Nature Boy” Ric Flair in Flair’s first official match since his retirement at WrestleMania 24.

The entire card for the tour is stacked top-to-bottom with other names such as PWO alumnus Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, The Nasty Boys, Paul London, Lacey Von Erich, and the men formerly known as Mr. Kennedy, Rikishi, Umaga, Val Venis, and many others, and PWO is proud to see one of its own join such a star-studded line-up.

Pro Wrestling Ohio wishes all the best to Matt Cross as he spends the latter-half of November down under, proudly representing PWO with some of professional wrestling’s all time greats!

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Pro Wrestling Ohio is a regional independent professional wrestling organization headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Since opening its doors in October 2007, PWO has been televised via the Sports Time Ohio network, official television home of the Cleveland Indians, available in over 4 million homes via basic cable and available nationwide via select sports packages on both DirecTV and Dish Network. PWO utilizes the most exciting and talented professional wrestlers in the region today, with names such as “M-Dogg 20” Matt Cross, Jason Bane, Johnny Gargano, Portia Perez, N8 Mattson and Mike Tolar. PWO also works closely with various causes, having helped raise funds & awareness for such groups as the Cops & Kids program, Wrestler‘s Rescue, and variety of other groups that aid worthy causes and communities. Pro Wrestling Ohio holds live events on a routine basis in suburban Cleveland, Ohio. For more information on PWO, please visit www.pwowrestling.com or e-mail prowrestlingohio@yahoo.com

            By joining the Official Wrestlers Rescue Street Team, you will be helping us spread the word of our causes all over the world. You will also be lending a hand in creating a much-needed awareness to the pains our squared circle entertainers have endured, while keeping us on the edge of our seats nightly. Posting flyers at local events, banners on message boards and websites, visiting events to inform the fans, entertainers, and promoters, which all sums up to be a network for the Wrestlers Rescue cause. You will also have the unique opportunity to earn Wrestlers Rescue items, including a free cruise!

What Is a Street Team?
A street team is a group of volunteers, who commit to help spread the word of Wrestlers Rescue’s cause and promote specific events/campaigns. By joining the Wrestlers Rescue Street Team, you have a direct opportunity to ensure that our voice is heard by as many people as possible.

What does a Wrestlers Rescue Street Team Member do?
Specific duties include but are not limited to the following:
Post Wrestlers Rescue News Around The Internet
Hand Out Flyers At Wrestling Events In Your Area
Volunteer At A Wrestlers Rescue Event In Your Area

How Can I Join?
To join the Wrestlers Rescue Street Team, visit www.wrestlersrescue.org

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

Wrestling Line Up announced

“The Nature Boy” Ric Flair
Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake
Aumaga (aka Umaga)
Kishi (aka Rikishi)
Black Pearl
Mr Ken Anderson
Shannon Moore
(Jon) Heidenreich
Pimp Fatha
The Nasty Boys
Rock of Love
Orlando Jordan
Vampire Warrior
Val Venis
Stephanie Pietz
Koa-Marie
Jimmy Hart
Lacey von Erich
U Gene
Kiara Dillion
Paul London

National Tour -November 2009

Tickets on sale now

For the first time ever, Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan will tour Australia. His new event HULKAMANIA – Let the Battle Begin, will be playing arenas in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney, November 2009.

Ric Flair has been coaxed out of retirement to battle Hulk Hogan in what may be the ultimate grudge match. HULKAMANIA will also feature some of the top stars of wrestling that compete all over the world including Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, Aumaga, Kishi, Black Pearl, Mr Ken Anderson, Shannon Moore, Heidenreich, Pimp Fatha, Brian Knobs, The Nasty Boys, Rock of Love, Orlando Jordan, Vampire Warrior, Val Venis, Stephanie Pietz, Koa-Marie, Jimmy Hart, Lacey von Erich, U Gene, Kiara Dillion, Paul London and more in the ultimate spectacular HULKAMANIA.

For over two decades the name Hulk Hogan has been synonymous with sports entertainment and professional wrestling. Having set live attendance records all over the world including a live gate of more than 96,000 fans at the Pontiac Silverdome, Hulk Hogan has set his sites on Australia as his next frontier.

Hulk made a quick visit to Australia last week and caught a few footy games while he was here.

“Australia is such a beautiful country with beautiful people,” said Hogan. “My fans in Australia are so loyal, I am so glad that we can finally bring Hulkamania to them”

HULKAMANIA will also include state of the art production; the arenas will be plastered with large screens to show the audience what is happening back stage in between wrestling matches. The night will also contain audience participation, a huge pyrotechnics display and more.

 From his early beginnings as a young wrestler training under the tutelage of the famed Hiro Matsuda who intentionally broke Hulk Hogan’s leg on his first day of training just to test his desire, Hulk Hogan’s larger that life persona and matching arms have turned the industry into the phenomenon it is today.

Also known as The Nature Boy, Ric Flair is among the most well known wrestlers in the world, and is one of wrestling’s biggest stars. Flair was often popular with the crowd due to his in-ring antics, his cocky interview style, strutting and his shouting of “Woooooo!” The “Woooooo!” yell has since become a tribute to Flair, and is often shouted by the crowd whenever they see Ric.

Unlike most professional wrestling tag teams, Jerry Sags and Brian Knobbs are childhood friends known as the Nasty Boys; The Nasty Boys defeated The Hart Foundation for the World Tag Team Championship and held the titles until 1991. BLACK PEARL His grace was born to wrestle.
The aristocratic “Count Of California” is a gifted athlete who   mixes impressive size and strength with astonishing agility for a man of his size.

Kishi is one of the most popular and charismatic stars in the history of professional wrestling. He is a 3-time Tag Team Champion and a former Intercontinental Champion who has feuded with the likes of “Stone Cold Steve Austin,” “The Rock” and “Kurt Angle.” The “Samoan Bulldozer”
Aumaga is prepared to run over the competition in Australia. This seemingly uncontrollable savage loves to inflict pain on his opponents, and has left a large wake of destruction behind him thanks to his devastating and debilitating Samoan Spike. Darkness will spread in the arenas of Australia when Vampire Warrior’s sinister presence is made.
Vampire Warrior formed a faction known as “The Brood” along with “Edge”
and “Christian.” The trio eventually became part of “The Ministry Of Darkness” under the rule of “The Undertaker.”

Get more about the line up:
http://www.hulkamania.com.au/bios.html
www.hulkamania.com.au

Melbourne
Saturday 21 November – Rod Laver Arena

Perth
Tuesday 24 November – Burswood Dome

Brisbane
Thursday 26 November – Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Sydney
Saturday 28 November – Acer Arena

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 (Chicago, IL) –    Saturday October 24th 2009 was supposed to be the biggest day in the career of  professional wrestling’s “IRANIAN ASSASSIN”- The SHEIK. 

On that day, the infamous Sheik was to receive a shot at the NWA World Heavyweight Title at Cicero Stadium in Chicago, Illinois against Mexican Legend – Blue Demon Jr. The lineage of the NWA World Title can be traced back to the first “Worlds Heavyweight Championship,” a championship that goes all the way back to George Hackenschmidt’s 1905 title. This effectively makes it the oldest surviving wrestling championship, and therefore the most prestigious World Heavyweight Title in recorded history.

 Instead of that earned title match, The Sheik received a mere phone call telling him that the match is cancelled. No justification as to why, no rescheduled match, just opportunity gone awry. As one could imagine, this news does not sit well with The Sheik, at all. A legend in his own right, The Sheik has waited 12 years to receive this opportunity to prove he is the best that the sport has ever known.

When asked about his thoughts on the recent cancellation of this high profile match, the furious Sheik was quoted as saying….”The NWA did not back out of this match, The Sheik certainly did not back out of this match, The Mexican promoters backed out of this match! The Mexican people pride themselves on having one of their countrymen holding the NWA World Heavyweight Title.  All the while parading him around as if he is an Aztec Warrior. He is no Aztec Warrior. What kind of warrior partakes in all of the glory without any of the risks associated with being the NWA World Champion? Why is this so-called warrior insulated in a comfortable cocoon built around him by the Mexican promoters? Is this to insure that he remains NWA World Champion? I’ve seen him in photos with American stars like the Jonas Brothers, I’ve seen him on television programs rubbing elbows with the rich and famous while I train in a dungeon creating strategies to destroy him. Blue Demon Jr. is a paper champion and the Mexican promoters are guilty of protecting a coward.

 Demon is not the Legend that he has falsely created, built on the ashes of his father Blue Demon Senior. I am the LEGEND, the greatest warrior the world of wrestling has ever known. Demon is nothing more than a faceless coward who will be humiliated by my hand. I will be the NWA World Heavyweight Champion!”

 There is no word as of yet as to what will become of this. Robert K. Trobich, The Executive Director of the National Wrestling Alliance, has not been reached for comment. We have been told by his associates that an annual NWA meeting will be held in the coming days. Hopefully it will determine the outcome of this story.

 For interview opportunities directly with The Sheik, contact Shannon Rose at (813) 960-8412, (813) 389-0801, or info@mediaproductions.tv.

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ABOUT ECLECTIC MEDIA PRODUCTIONS

Eclectic Media Productions was formed in 2007 by Shannon Rose. Our mission is to provide our clients with the best in Public Relations.

Our clients have appeared in Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Daily Variety, Howard Stern Show, CNN, FOX NEWS, TMZ, The Insider, and others.

Our motto is “Your One Stop to Take You to the Top!”

http://mediaproductions.tv

OWW Radio Productions can confirm that Bret Hart will be a guest on OWW Radio very soon, and we’d like our listeners to be apart of this great occasion. If you have a question you’d like to ask the Hitman then please forward your question to radio@onlineworldofwrestlilng.com or leave a message on the OWW Radio Toll Free Number 1-866-543-6990

CONTACT: Shannon Rose,
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or email at info@mediaproductions.tv

WRESTLING STAR TO AID IN CONCUSSION RESEARCH 

(Quincy, MA) – Former WWE Superstar “The Promise” Antonio Thomas, is combining brains with brawn—literally.

Thomas is the latest professional wrestler to donate his brain to concussion research.

The Sports Legacy Institute (SLI), founded by former WWE wrestler Chris Nowinski and Dr. Robert Cantu, is the recipient of Thomas’s donation, which is part of an effort to further understand concussions and their effect on the brain.

The SLI, founded in 2008, is dedicated to advancing the health and wellness of athletes and improving the safety of sports & other athletic endeavors.

“It’s the least I can do, to help other wrestlers and athletes after me,” Thomas says of his involvement with the SLI.

Former NHL star Keith Primeau, whose career was cut short due to multiple concussions, is among the professional athletes who’ve pledged to donate their brains after death, joining several pro wrestlers in the cause.

Wrestling-wise, “The Promise” will appear at the New England Championship Wrestling (NECW) “Tag Team Classic” on Saturday, September 19, in Quincy, MA.

Thomas was tight-lipped but excited about the event.

“The fans will have to wait and see what I have in store, and I’ll have to wait to see their reaction. But it’s going to be awesome,” Thomas says of the NECW event in Quincy.

Thomas is fresh off an appearance on “The Figure Four Daily,” a very popular Internet radio show about wrestling, hosted by pro grappler Bryan Alvarez. Thomas appeared on September 8.

“’Figure Four Daily’ is a major wrestling talk show,” Thomas said when asked about his appearance. “It’s really big, and I’m proud to be a part of it now.”

For more information about the SLI and its mission, visit www.sportslegacy.org.

For more information about the NECW event on September 19, visit www.NECWrestling.com.

For interview requests involving “The Promise” Antonio Thomas and information about appearances, contact Shannon Rose at (813) 960-8412, (813) 389-0801, or info@mediaproductions.tv.

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ABOUT “THE PROMISE” ANTONIO THOMAS

Antonio Thomas began his training at the late great Killer Kowalski’s briefly in 2001 before continuing his training under longtime New England standout Kevin Landry.

Antonio made his professional debut in late 2001 before emerging throughout the New England area shortly thereafter working regularly for top promotions including New England Championship Wrestling, Chaotic Wrestling, and Eastern Wrestling Alliance.

Thomas was called up to WWE Raw in April 2005 where he became one half of the re-named “Heart Throbs” and where he produced memorable feuds with William Regal and Tajiri, Hurricane and Rosey, Lance Cade and Trevor Murdoch, Val Venis and Viscera.

After parting ways with the WWE in February 2006, Thomas became busier than ever, returning to work numerous promotions throughout the Country, as well as going back to where it all began for him on the New England scene, reuniting with Bradley and his WFA, Sheldon Goldberg’s New England Championship Wrestling, and Chaotic Wrestling, among numerous of others.

Antonio performed in shows for TNA in 2007, including Destination X Pay-Per-View in March against Voodoo Kin Mafia-Kip and B.G. James as well as touring for Nu-Wrestling Evolution (NWE) in Europe.

In May 2009, Antonio won the prestigious NECW Iron 8 Tournament. Winning the Iron 8, defeating some of the best in professional wrestling today, takes Thomas to the next level and proves to the world that he is the future of professional wrestling.

In addition to a hectic and busy wrestling schedule, Thomas is a lifelong workout and fitness enthusiast in addition to being a certified personal trainer, working his way towards an eventual Masters Degree in Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning.

Website: http://www.myspace.com/promiseantoniothomas

Facebook – Antonio Thomas

ABOUT ECLECTIC MEDIA PRODUCTIONS

Eclectic Media Productions was formed in 2007 by Shannon Rose. Our mission is to provide our clients with the best in Public Relations.

Our clients have appeared in Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Daily Variety, Howard Stern Show, CNN, FOX NEWS, TMZ, The Insider, and others.

Our motto is “Your One Stop to Take You to the Top!”

http://mediaproductions.tv

I was watching wrestling this week and…

… Doesn’t TNA have to regret starting that dumb feud between Madison Rayne and her two former partners? They’d probably love to just plug her into the beautiful people until Angelina Love can return. They may do it anyway.

… Isn’t the recent TNA

… didn’t the Four-way Gauntlet match raise the status of the British Invasion? Even though the other teams can dismiss it as a fluky win due to the way they booked the finish, buy it also gives the Brits some bragging right. Since fans perceive them as the least of the four major teams, anything that gives them the upper hand makes their matches seem more competitive.

… Isn’t it time for TNA to decide whether to keep Raisha Saeed as a character or go with Alissa Flash? She’s good in either role (or as Cheerleader Melissa), but it would be better if she didn’t have to do double duty.

… weren’t you glad when Matt Morgan finally went face by helping Styles and Daniels win and then dropping Angle with the Hellavator? They’ll probably drag it out until No Surrender, even though they shouldn’t.

… the Homicide swerve made so much sense that it almost didn’t seem like a true surprise. LAX is done, at least for now, so TNA needs to find a new role for the very valuable talent, Homicide. (The plans for Hernandez are included in plans for the main event group.)

That’s all for today. I’ll be back tomorrow with a fresh installment of the Internet’s fastest-rising wrestling column. I hope you’ll join me then – and, please, bring your friends. A few doughnuts would be nice, too.

– Arnie Katz
Crossfire4@cox.net
(9/11/09)