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SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 02/27/2009
NEWS and NOTES
Thursday’s edition of the NoseBleed Section, hosted by John Cannon and Joe Cowart, who were joined by Mark Danger and corporate news lackey Cedric Dean, featured talent booker Johnny Idol who called in and presented his own "unique" take on the wrestling business. The program is a presentation of Georgia Wrestling History’s GWH Radio Network. Click here for the archive.
World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW/ECW crew will be in Long Island, NY, at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, tonight. Advertised: John Cena, Randy Orton, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, Jr., Vladimir Kozlov, Chris Jericho, Kane, CM Punk, William Regal, Christian, Finlay, Mark Henry, Beth Phoenix, Santino Marella, Melina, and Kofi Kingston. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
WWE’s SmackDown crew will be at the Cornwall Civic Complex in Cornwall, ON, tonight. Advertised: Edge defends the WWE World Heavyweight Title against Jeff Hardy; Shelton Benjamin defends the WWE US Heavyweight Title against the Great Khali; and Carlito & Primo Colon defend the WWE Tag Team Title against Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel. Also on the bill: Matt Hardy, Umaga, R-Truth, MVP, and Natalya. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
The lineup for tonight’s SmackDown broadcast on MyNetwork TV, from WWE, is as follows: John Cena requests his rematch for the WWE World Heavyweight Title; Carlito & Primo Colon versus John Morrison & the Miz; Cena versus the Big Show; Vladimir Kozlov versus the Undertaker; Matt Hardy versus Jeff Hardy; and Shelton Benjamin versus Chavo Guerrero, Jr.
Tickets for the following WWE events go on sale Saturday: April 13, at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA; April 26, the Backlash PPV at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, RI; April 28, SmackDown/ECW at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY; May 11, at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH; May 12, at the Nutter Center in Dayton, OH; May 19, at the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH; and May 23, at the E-Center of West Valley City in Salt Lake City, UT.
WWE has announced the following events: May 28, RAW at Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico; May 30, SmackDown/ECW at the McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN; May 30, RAW at Palacio De Los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico; and June 7, the Extreme Rules PPV at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. Tickets for the Mexico shows go on sale March 2, while Chattanooga tickets are available on March 28. Tickets for New Orleans go on sale April 11.
The lawsuit against WWE by Scott ‘Raven’ Levy, Chris Kanyon, and Mike Sanders has been dismissed. The suit disputed WWE’s claims that its talent are independent contractors rather than employees. The attorney for the wrestlers says they are pursuing options, including asking Judge Peter Dorsey to reconsider or simply filing an appeal. Dorsey dismissed the case on Tuesday after receiving a motion for dismissal from WWE on Monday.
Total Nonstop Action has announced an event at the First Arena in Elmira, NY, on April 17. Tickets go on sale March 6.
Ring of Honor will be at the Danbury Police Athletic League Building in Danbury, CT, tonight. Advertised: Nigel McGuinness defends the ROH World Heavyweight Title against Jerry Lynn, Jimmy Jacobs, and Tyler Black in a four-man elimination match; Kevin Steen & Jay Briscoe versus Chris Hero & Eddie Edwards, with Larry Sweeney; Bryan Danielson versus Delirious; Brent Albright versus Claudio Castagnoli; Brodie Lee versus Necro Butcher in a street fight; Kenny King & Rhett Titus versus Bobby Dempsey & Erick Stevens; and Austin Aries versus Sami Callahan. Bell time is 8:00 PM.
ROH has added a match featuring Bryan Danielson versus Tyler Black to the Philadelphia, PA, card on March 1; a tag team match with Kenny King & Rhett Titus versus Erick Stevens & Matt Cross for Elizabeth, PA, on March 20; and Jerry Lynn versus Mike Quackenbush and Jay Briscoe versus D-Lo Brown to the event on March 21 in New York, NY.
The first round matches for the IWA Deep South “Southern Classic Invitational” will take place tonight and tomorrow at the National Guard Armories in Sylacauga, AL, and Calera, AL, respectively. Advertised: Tracy Smothers vs. Chuck Taylor. Chrisjen Hayme vs. Jesse Emerson. Michael Elgin vs. Jeremy Flynt. "Do or Die" Chip Day vs. "Too Hot for TV" Kyle Matthews. Ricochet vs. Kris Chambers. Shaun Tempers vs. Orion Bishop. IWA-DS champion Dingo vs. Johnny Slaughter. "Black Jesus" Sabien vs. Corey Shaddix. Ruckus vs. Ace Rockwell. Tickets are $15 for the first row, $10 for general admission, and $5 for kids 10 and under. Bell time for both events is at 7:00.
Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the Plant City Armory in Plant City, FL, tonight. Tickets are $30 Golden VIP for the first row, $20 reserved ringside for rows 2-3, $12 for general admission, and $8 for kids. Bell time is at 7:30.
Action Packed Wrestling will be at the APW Arena in Chester, SC, tonight.
Alternative Pro Wrestling will be at the Cherry Street Gym in Royston, GA, tonight.
All-Star Wrestling of the Carolinas will be at the National Guard Armory in Morganton, NC, tonight.
The Exodus Wrestling Alliance will be at the Mooresville Armory in Mooresville, NC, tonight.
NWA Main Event will be at the Community Life Center in Nashville, TN, tonight.
Pro Wrestling Eklipse will be at the Jo Bob's Gym in Zephyrhills, FL, tonight.
The Pro Wrestling Federation will be at the National Guard Armory in Rogersville, TN, tonight.
Showtime All-Star Wrestling will be at the SAW Mill in Millersville, TN, tonight.
The Southern Wrestling Federation will be at the SWF Arena in Tullahoma, TN, tonight.
The United States Wrestling Organization will be at the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN, tonight.
The Universal Wrestling Council will be at the National Guard Armory in Snow Hill, NC, tonight.
NEWS and NOTES
Thursday’s edition of the NoseBleed Section, hosted by John Cannon and Joe Cowart, who were joined by Mark Danger and corporate news lackey Cedric Dean, featured talent booker Johnny Idol who called in and presented his own "unique" take on the wrestling business. The program is a presentation of Georgia Wrestling History’s GWH Radio Network. Click here for the archive.
World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW/ECW crew will be in Long Island, NY, at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, tonight. Advertised: John Cena, Randy Orton, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Rey Mysterio, Jr., Vladimir Kozlov, Chris Jericho, Kane, CM Punk, William Regal, Christian, Finlay, Mark Henry, Beth Phoenix, Santino Marella, Melina, and Kofi Kingston. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
WWE’s SmackDown crew will be at the Cornwall Civic Complex in Cornwall, ON, tonight. Advertised: Edge defends the WWE World Heavyweight Title against Jeff Hardy; Shelton Benjamin defends the WWE US Heavyweight Title against the Great Khali; and Carlito & Primo Colon defend the WWE Tag Team Title against Brian Kendrick & Ezekiel. Also on the bill: Matt Hardy, Umaga, R-Truth, MVP, and Natalya. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
The lineup for tonight’s SmackDown broadcast on MyNetwork TV, from WWE, is as follows: John Cena requests his rematch for the WWE World Heavyweight Title; Carlito & Primo Colon versus John Morrison & the Miz; Cena versus the Big Show; Vladimir Kozlov versus the Undertaker; Matt Hardy versus Jeff Hardy; and Shelton Benjamin versus Chavo Guerrero, Jr.
Tickets for the following WWE events go on sale Saturday: April 13, at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA; April 26, the Backlash PPV at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence, RI; April 28, SmackDown/ECW at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY; May 11, at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH; May 12, at the Nutter Center in Dayton, OH; May 19, at the US Bank Arena in Cincinnati, OH; and May 23, at the E-Center of West Valley City in Salt Lake City, UT.
WWE has announced the following events: May 28, RAW at Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico; May 30, SmackDown/ECW at the McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN; May 30, RAW at Palacio De Los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico; and June 7, the Extreme Rules PPV at the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, LA. Tickets for the Mexico shows go on sale March 2, while Chattanooga tickets are available on March 28. Tickets for New Orleans go on sale April 11.
The lawsuit against WWE by Scott ‘Raven’ Levy, Chris Kanyon, and Mike Sanders has been dismissed. The suit disputed WWE’s claims that its talent are independent contractors rather than employees. The attorney for the wrestlers says they are pursuing options, including asking Judge Peter Dorsey to reconsider or simply filing an appeal. Dorsey dismissed the case on Tuesday after receiving a motion for dismissal from WWE on Monday.
Total Nonstop Action has announced an event at the First Arena in Elmira, NY, on April 17. Tickets go on sale March 6.
Ring of Honor will be at the Danbury Police Athletic League Building in Danbury, CT, tonight. Advertised: Nigel McGuinness defends the ROH World Heavyweight Title against Jerry Lynn, Jimmy Jacobs, and Tyler Black in a four-man elimination match; Kevin Steen & Jay Briscoe versus Chris Hero & Eddie Edwards, with Larry Sweeney; Bryan Danielson versus Delirious; Brent Albright versus Claudio Castagnoli; Brodie Lee versus Necro Butcher in a street fight; Kenny King & Rhett Titus versus Bobby Dempsey & Erick Stevens; and Austin Aries versus Sami Callahan. Bell time is 8:00 PM.
ROH has added a match featuring Bryan Danielson versus Tyler Black to the Philadelphia, PA, card on March 1; a tag team match with Kenny King & Rhett Titus versus Erick Stevens & Matt Cross for Elizabeth, PA, on March 20; and Jerry Lynn versus Mike Quackenbush and Jay Briscoe versus D-Lo Brown to the event on March 21 in New York, NY.
The first round matches for the IWA Deep South “Southern Classic Invitational” will take place tonight and tomorrow at the National Guard Armories in Sylacauga, AL, and Calera, AL, respectively. Advertised: Tracy Smothers vs. Chuck Taylor. Chrisjen Hayme vs. Jesse Emerson. Michael Elgin vs. Jeremy Flynt. "Do or Die" Chip Day vs. "Too Hot for TV" Kyle Matthews. Ricochet vs. Kris Chambers. Shaun Tempers vs. Orion Bishop. IWA-DS champion Dingo vs. Johnny Slaughter. "Black Jesus" Sabien vs. Corey Shaddix. Ruckus vs. Ace Rockwell. Tickets are $15 for the first row, $10 for general admission, and $5 for kids 10 and under. Bell time for both events is at 7:00.
Florida Championship Wrestling will be at the Plant City Armory in Plant City, FL, tonight. Tickets are $30 Golden VIP for the first row, $20 reserved ringside for rows 2-3, $12 for general admission, and $8 for kids. Bell time is at 7:30.
Action Packed Wrestling will be at the APW Arena in Chester, SC, tonight.
Alternative Pro Wrestling will be at the Cherry Street Gym in Royston, GA, tonight.
All-Star Wrestling of the Carolinas will be at the National Guard Armory in Morganton, NC, tonight.
The Exodus Wrestling Alliance will be at the Mooresville Armory in Mooresville, NC, tonight.
NWA Main Event will be at the Community Life Center in Nashville, TN, tonight.
Pro Wrestling Eklipse will be at the Jo Bob's Gym in Zephyrhills, FL, tonight.
The Pro Wrestling Federation will be at the National Guard Armory in Rogersville, TN, tonight.
Showtime All-Star Wrestling will be at the SAW Mill in Millersville, TN, tonight.
The Southern Wrestling Federation will be at the SWF Arena in Tullahoma, TN, tonight.
The United States Wrestling Organization will be at the Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN, tonight.
The Universal Wrestling Council will be at the National Guard Armory in Snow Hill, NC, tonight.
