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STATE OF THE UNION #7 – UIPW News for 03 Sept 2007

BIG CHANGES TO THE LINE-UP FOR “BORN AGAIN”

With just days to go before the UNION’s debut event in Toronto, AUSTIN SHAW, the UIPW Head of Fighters Affairs, was reminded of just how true the phrase “Card subject to change” can be when he received some bad news from several of its Workers.   First, CHRIS KOLE had to cancel his appearance at BORN AGAIN.  Then, RAYMOND ROWE had to bow out.  And finally, TOBY KLEIN is being advertised to wrestle for IWA: Mid-South on September 7, 8 and 9 and has become unreachable by UNION officials to either confirm or cancel his long-scheduled appearance in Toronto.

Shaw has taken this opportunity to recruit some new talent and re-shuffle the line-up for this debut event.  First, Shaw contacted indy wrestling sensation “FABULOUS” JOHN McCHESNEY.  Fans with elephant-like memories will recall that McChesney was the last Heavyweight champion of the original UNION back in 2004.   The Fabulous One is now back in the UNION and looking to climb back to the top.  He’ll get that chance right away as McChesney will take on EL GENERICO in the evening’s semi-main event.

Next, Austin Shaw placed a call to South Jersey to recruit “The New Generation Ace” RICKY LANDELL.  Trained by STEVE CORINO, Landell has come into his own making appearances for groups such as Ring of Honor and Jersey All-Pro, successfully touring Japan, winning the AWA World Tag titles and now, joining the UNION.  The brash young upstart will go one-on-one with Buffalo, NY’s PEPPER PARKS at BORN AGAIN.

In addition, Shaw has scrambled the card a little to provide UNION fans’ with even more excitement.  Shaw has added another Northern Lights Cruiserweight Division match as EDDIE OSBOURNE will now face off against RIP IMPACT.   With The HORNET and SHIIMA XION still scheduled to fight, the Northern Lights Division is getting a tremendous kick-off at BORN AGAIN.

Here’s a rundown of the complete card…

MAIN EVENT GRUDGE MATCH!!!

“The King of Old School” STEVE CORINO vs. STERLING JAMES KEENAN

PWG World Tag Team Champion EL GENERICO vs. IWC Super Indy Champion “Fabulous” JOHN McCHESNEY

NWA Empire Champion PEPPER PARKS vs. Zero-One Max U.S. Champion RICKY LANDELL

Debut of the Northern Lights Cruiserweight Division

The HORNET vs. SHIIMA XION

Debut of the Northern Lights Cruiserweight Division

RIP IMPACT vs. EDDIE OSBOURNE

Plus:  The ALL-KNIGHTERS, “Motor City Monster” EDDIE VENOM, REGGIE MARLEY, “The Bastard Son of 1,000 Corpses” SEBASTIAN DARK and much, much more…

The UNION of INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL WRESTLERS presents “BORN AGAIN” on Saturday September 8th 2007 at Royal Canadian Legion Hall #101 in Toronto, Ontario.  Doors open at 630pm.  Bell time is 7pm.  The Legion Hall is located at 3850 Lake Shore Blvd West , midway between Dixie Road and Brown’s Line and directly adjacent to both the Long Branch GO station and the TTC’s Long Branch Loop. 

Tickets are ON SALE NOW in person at the Legion Hall and online via the “UNION SHOP” at www.wrestlersunion.ca.  The event is open to ALL AGES, but for those 19 and older, the Legion Hall includes a FULLY LICENSED BAR.   Fans are reminded to bring valid ID and encouraged to use public transit if they plan to purchase alcohol.

THE UNION IS ON THE WEB!

Looking for more Union-related fun online?  The Union is expanding its presence on the internet and we’re hoping you’ll join us.   Check out photos and videos.  Connect with Union Workers and fans.  Get frequent updates about Union events and merchandise.   And have your say about the Union by leaving a comment.

Official website:  www.wrestlersunion.ca

MySpace:  www.myspace.com/wrestlersunion

FaceBook:  www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=4090597429

CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday September 8th – BORN AGAIN

Saturday October 6th – STATE OF SHOCK

Saturday November 3rd – CHAMPIONSHIP EVENT 2K7 (featuring the Union World Heavyweight title tournament)

Saturday December 15th – END OF DAYS

The UNION of INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL WRESTLERS is an exciting new wrestling promotion based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  The Union features a diverse mix of homegrown talent (including Eddie Osbourne, The Hornet and The All-Knighters) and international stars (including Steve Corino, Sterling James Keenan and El Generico).   UIPW maintains partnerships with promotions in Canada and around the world.  For more information about THE UNION, please visit our official website at www.wrestlersunion.ca