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<div align="justify">PAY-PER-VIEW NEWS. . . - The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that there are about 10,000 tickets left for WrestleMania 24. Early estimates are showing over 55,000 tickets already sold. But wait, isn't that a bad thing? Doesn't WrestleMania, *the* WWE pay-per-view of the *year*, sell out the day that tickets go on sale? So I guess that's another 'Mania tradition gone down the crapper. . . - http://www.WWE.com is finally acknowledging that "WWE's Gold Standard" Shelton Benjamin will be in the Royal Rumble match. SmackDown's "Silverback" Mark Henry & the Great Khali have also been added as participants, without having to win qualifying matches themselves. 11 more spots remain. Here's an updated list of RAW, ECWWE & SmackDown competitors appearing in the Royal Rumble: Benjamin. . . Henry. . . Khali. . . Umaga. . . Gene Snitsky. . . Hardcore Bob Holly. . . Hornswaggle McMahon. . . M%zw Foley. . . UnderTaker. . . Dave "The Animal" Batista. . . Jimmy Wang Yang. . . Smackdown Tag Team co-champion John Morrison. . . Shannon Moore. . . Smackdown Tag Team co-champion Mike "The Miz" Mizanin. . . Kane. - Kevin Nash's going to Greenville, South Carolina on January 31st & February 1st to do media promoting the Against All Odds pay-per-view, which's taking place @ the BI-LO Center on February 10th. Plans call for Tyson Tomko & "Phenomenal" AJ Styles to have a rematch with Samoa Joe & Nash @ Against All Odds, even though Big Kev turned on Joe @ Final Resolution. On the subject of Against All Odds, 2nd row seats are still available @ http://www.Ticketmaster.com Hell, I'm almost tempted to buy 1, just to say I did! . . . As of today, they've moved a little over 1,000 tickets for the 11,000 seat arena. The event takes place a little over 3 weeks from now. - TNA has made a business with UFC to promote their February 2 PPV event, which will feature a match between Brock Lesnar & Frank Mir. Expect to see heavy promotion of the next UFC PPV event on TNA iMPACT! over the next 2 weeks. They will be airing hype packages building up the match between Lesnar & Mir in particular. Next week's iMPACT! will showcase a Brock Lesnar training video. Also, it was announced on LAST night's iMPACT! that there'll be a Kurt Angle interview, in which he breaks down the match between Lesnar & Mir. - http://www.TNAwrestling.com is reporting that New Japan wrestler Tiger Mask (Yoshihiro Yamazaki) will be appearing on iMPACT! next Thursday. Tiger Mask last appeared in TNA in May & competed @ the Sacrifice Pay-Per-View. - Total Nonstop Action Wrestling's 2008 "Destination X" spectacular will be held live @ the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia, on Sunday, March 9th, airing worldwide exclusively on Pay-Per-View. "Destination X" will feature the superstars of Spike TV's "TNA iMPACT" performing live for a worldwide audience, including Heavyweight champion Kurt Angle, Booker TNA, Kevin Nash, "Instant Classic" Christian Cage, Team 3D & Abyss. In addition, fans will see the hottest young talent in professional wrestling today, including "Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Samoa Joe, The Motor City Machineguns, "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal, "Kaz" Frankie Kazarian, Tyson Tomko, "Showtime" Eric Young, The Latin American Xchange, TNA Knockouts champion Awesome Kong, "Chief Executive Offender" Traci Brooks, Gail Kim, "Cowboy" James Storm & more. You can read the full press release @ http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/*******713.php WWE NEWS. . . - WWE Hall-of-Famer Jim Ross updated his blog & you can read the latest posting @ http://www.jrsbarbq.com - The Colin Delaney angle on ECWWE wasn't originally planned, as it started off as a bit of an accident. They originally booked indy wrestler Pepper Parks as the local guy from a Rochester high school to lose to "WWE's Gold Standard" Shelton Benjamin. When he got to the arena, they thought he was too big, so they nixed plans on using him. They were looking for some1 else & on the recommendation of Parks & another indy wrestler who was too big for the role in Brodie Lee, suggested Delaney, who's their friend who lived in the area. So, yay him, I guess? . . . - http://www.tmz.com recently had a story regarding http://www.WWE.com videos with Superstars like Smackdown Tag Team champions Mike "The Miz" Mizanin & John Morrison calling for Britney Spears to join them, but she has to loose some weight 1st. . . also, Jesse stating that Festus has the face of a man who thinks she's "special". Ouch! The report also responded to comparisons of WWE Owner Vince McMahon to the Dyspepsia-inspiring Diva, saying that neither are pleased with hearing the word "NO!" & that they've both been crying out for help for years now. It rehashes Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake stating that he'd love to punt her in the arse, as well as showing an uber-old clip of Molly Holly bashing Trish Stratus' face into the announce table of Monday Night RAW on the New TNN, while D'Lo Brown looks on {how's *that* for a dated reference?} & a clip of Hulk Hogan putting a sleeperhold on a fan, then saying that Spears' letting her life turn into a "chute", showing TMZ's obvious ignorance of the well-known wrestle-speak term "shoot", which essentially means to tell it like it is, say what's on your mind. It even gives the results of a http://www.wwe.com poll, revealing that the fans want to see Vinnie-Mac powerwalking down the aisle with his fellow head-shaver. You can view that TMZ video segment on their website @ http://www.tmz.com/tmz_highlight_video?bcpid=*******860&bclid=*******640&bctid=*******803 - WWE Owner Vince McMahon's cancelled the Randy Savage & Sting DVDs that were listed for a 2008 release. The DVDs were originally scheduled after WWE producer Kevin Dunn's television department released a list of planned 2008 releases to distributors. However, they did so without the permission of McMahon & the creative team. When Vince found out about the plans for the DVDs, he immediately nixed both projects. They got taken off the drawing board because Vinnie-Mac didn't think they were making enough 1st-run DVD releases & he wanted DVDs on new major legends. However, the problem's that they've pretty much through everyo1 who would be marketable from the past & the feeling's any1 pre-1984, such as Bruno Sammartino, that audience's so far gone that they wouldn't sell. They've pretty much run through every major star of the past 23 years, with the exception of Sting & Randy Savage. It's not exactly known as to why McMahon nixed the Savage DVD, but it's been long rumoured that there's some bad blood between the 2 individuals. Regarding the cancellation of the Sting DVD, it's because he's currently under contract to TNA. You can see the page where the Macho Man DVD was to be sold @ http://www.amazon.com/Randy-Savage-Macho-Madness-Wwe/dp/B00120LPQU/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=*******683&sr=8-1 Ahhh snap, I guess it's time for the Wrestling OG to pop a cap in Vinnie-Mac's arse, yo! -- http://www.pwpix.net/superstars/r/randysavage/gallery/photoscans/1/index.php - Bobby Lashley's due back from his shoulder surgery this month, so he should be returning any week now. - Ohio's Beacon Journal newspaper's reporting that SmackDown superstar Dave "The Animal" Batista was pulled over by a man who claimed to be an undercover police officer, but wasn't really a cop. Batista reported the incident after it happened on January 5th, while traveling from a WWE event in Canton, Ohio. Batista told investigators that he was stopped on Interstate 77 by a man using a red flashing light on his vehicle & claiming to be an undercover officer. Stark County sheriff's deputies were dispatched after the Animal phoned them to report that he'd driven away from the "officer" after stopping north of 38th Street Northwest & being asked for his driver's license. He told investigators he became suspicious, because the man didn't have the usual police equipment, including a badge, the man's vehicle didn't look like a cruiser & he was wearing camouflage pants. Deputies, who talked with Batista near the Everhard Road off ramp, said the suspect wasn't found. Umm. . . does Davey-Boy *really* look like the kind of guy you want to pull over, unless you have a 100% valid & legal reason? . . . - Last week, WWE officials had all of their developmental talents @ OVW & FCW take photos & video introducing themselves & saying when they were signed to the developmental system. This is part of a new process to track their improvement. The talent will get "report cards" to inform them of their progress. WWE typically lets a few guys go after the new year & there's some uneasiness among the talent. Well, I can only imagine that they're about as nervous as an old-school WWF fan watching "American Dream" Dusty Rhodes grabbing some plumber tools & heading towards a sink! - It was announced Wednesday afternoon that a developmental wrestler by the name of Neil Bzibziak has been suspended for violations of the WWE Wellness Policy. Bzibziak works under the name "Chett The Jet" & was an OVW mainstay until he was moved to Florida Championship Wrestling sometime last year. His WWE status was in limbo after an idea to call him up to the main roster fell through & he stopped appearing on developmental shows. If you don't know what he looks like, you can see his picture on the official Florida Championship Wrestling website @ http://www.fcwwrestling.com/talents/chet.htm Additionally, according to numerous sources, Derrick Neikirk was released from the company earlier in the week. - the Big Show should be back in a WWE ring by the end of the month. Latest plans don't have him re-debuting @ the Royal Rumble, because he's definitely not winning it & he'll come across as just 1 of 30 guys. Or, more realistically, 4 of 30. The former WWE Heavyweight Champion's signed a new contract with World Wrestling Entertainment & according to Wade Keller, a source close to Wight, the deal's "Signed, sealed, delivered". With the Big Show officially back on the WWE roster, he's expected to return to WWE television within the next few weeks. As previously noted, TBS explored a boxing career since leaving WWE. In the process, he's lost a considerable amount of weight. The back pain he suffered before leaving WWE is said to be much better as a result of the weight loss. In fact, to view a picture of the newly-svelted Paul Wight, as taken by Nick Hogan's cell phone, check out http://www.sescoops.com/images2/bigshowrecent.jpg - http://www.WWE.com has posted a video of D-Generation X giving their thoughts on WWE's move to High Definition next week. They talk about how everything's going to appear much clearer in HD. They joke around & reference Gene Snitsky & tanlines. The video closes with HHH joking about "HeartBreak Kid" Shawn Michael's receding hairline, after he can't help but stare @ it when Michaels briefly takes off his hat. You can see the video @ http://www.wwe.com/content/media/video/vms/raw/2008/january15-21/6232744 - As of last week, Ron "the Truth" Killings hasn't signed with World Wrestling Entertainment yet. He's waiting to see if AAA in Mexico offers him a comparable offer to WWE. If they don't, he's expected to become a devout McMahonist. If he goes to AAA, they'll likely want him full-time & so he'll have to move to Mexico. I'm sorry, I may have to play some music to help me recover from that. . . ! - RAW superstar Ken "Kennedy" Anderson married his girlfriend, Shawn Trebnick, this past Friday. Oh, that was *last* Friday -- I guess my invitation got lost in the mail. . . Anywho, Matt Hardy posted a new blog on his MySpace about going to the wedding: "Whoa dudes! We've had 3 hard days of celebrating this monumental marriage (a.k.a. partying, LOL), but now it's time to go home. Finally, I'm back in my room after a really nice wedding tonight that capped off an extremely fun 3 days in Minnesota. I have to admit, I haven't ran this hard over the course of 3 days since my appendix ruptured. But I held up just like the old self, actually better! It was great getting a chance to spend so much good, quality time with Shane, Ken, Jamie, Dara & Hassan. It was almost like the old golden days, traveling on Smackdown with the CCB's! I'm exhausted from sleeping only a few hours a night & wearing those damn uncomfortable tuxedo shoes, HA! But, in all actuality, I did get a lot of compliments on my very not-me tuxedo look -- I'll have to post you guys & gals some pixs when I get a chance. If I crash now, I can sleep 3 1/2 hours before I gotta get up & catch that flight back to North Carolina, so I'm going for it. Good night to you all, my peeps, I got nothin' but love for ya! & congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Anderson, may God bless you guys in your new journey in life!" Awwwwwww! Well, in case your blood sugar hasn't spiked sufficiently with that, you can view a picture of Hardy, Anderson &. . . some guy who might be a Baldwin. . . @ http://www.sescoops.com/images2/kennedy_wedding.jpg - Former WWF & WCW Heavyweight Champion Sid Vicious recently sat down with Brian Fritz of Between the Ropes to discuss "Nature Boy" Ric Flair, a possible return to WWE & more. You can hear the archived show @ http://www.betweentheropes.com or read a synopsis of the interview @ http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/*******442.php - http://www.WWE.com official website has a photo gallery of memorable moments taking place @ Madison Square Garden. In the caption for the picture of Jesse "the Body" Ventura pointing @ Hulk Hogan @ SummerSlam '88, they mistake him for Randy Savage. The caption reads: "'Macho Man' Randy Savage fires up partner Hulk Hogan @ Summerslam '88." You can see the picture & caption @ http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/exclusives/msg/ -- it's the 3rd picture TNA NEWS. . . - http://www.Prohiowrestling.com is proud to have, as their interview guest, a mainstay of the Ohio wrestling scene & international wrestling star with TNA Wrestling, Shark Boy & you can read a synopsis @ http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2008/articles/*******678.php - According to http://www.GameStop.com, the "TNA iMPACT!" video game will be released on May 1st, 2008. Finally, I can have that Rhino/Ron "The Truth" Killings Former WWE Employees Dream Match I've always wanted to see! . . . - A woman's seeking an arrest warrant against suspended Tennessee Titans cornerback & former TNA "Superstar" Adam "Pacman" Jones, claiming he punched her @ an Atlanta strip club. Fulton County Magistrate Court officials told The Associated Press on Tuesday that Wanda S. Jackson asked for the warrant after a January 3rd altercation @ the Body Tap Strip Club. Jackson, an attorney, says in her filing that she was in the club's office, when an angry Jones accused managers of stealing his money & bracelet. "I was sitting in the office & he lunged @ me numerous times in an effort to do grave bodily harm," Wanda wrote in the warrant application filed January 7th. "Veronica Jones, an owner, went into the hall to deal with a member of his entourage. I followed to gawk. He was in the hall, surprisingly reached over or around a security guard & sucker punched me in my left eye." Jackson told police the next day she was @ the club because she was handling a divorce case that involved Adam Jones. Nobody could be reached Tuesday afternoon @ the club's listed phone number. "Mr. Jones, according to Ms. Jackson, was @ the Body Tap Club & she & Mr. Jones got into an argument @ the club & Mr. Jones struck Ms. Jackson in the left eye, causing a bruise around her left eye," according to the police report. Wanda didn't immediately return a phone message requesting comment. Pacman's attorney Manny Arora said no warrant's been issued against his client. Norris Arnold, a court support manager for Fulton County, said a magistrate judge will review Jackson's application on February 8th to determine whether the warrant will be filed. Last month, Adam pleaded no contest to a disorderly conduct charge related to a strip club shooting in Las Vegas that left 1 man paralyzed. Clark County District Attorney David Roger said the new accusations could affect his case in Nevada. With his plea, Jones agreed to 1 year probation, random drug testing, community service & anger management classes. "We've negotiated with Mr. Jones in exchange for his assistance in an attempted murder case. This doesn't help his case, if he's found guilty," Roger told The Associated Press on Tuesday. Pacman's been arrested 6 times -- yes, the number between 5 & 7 -- since being drafted 6th overall in 2005, including 2 arrests in Georgia in 2006 that the Titans didn't learn about until 2007. Jones was suspended for the 2007 season by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in April. "As we have said throughout his suspension, we won't comment on Adam Jones until he's reinstated by the commissioner," the Titans said in a statement Tuesday afternoon. Adam was allowed to go to the Titans' headquarters once their season ended with an AFC wild-card loss in San Diego on January 6th. But the NFL plans to review his status following the Pro Bowl. . . & this me speechless. . . - WTAE in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania's reporting that TNA Heavyweight champion Kurt Angle will be going to trial for DUI & careless driving, stemming from his arrest on September 28th, 2007. He appeared @ a preliminary hearing in town Wednesday & was ordered to stand trial by District Judge Mary Murray. No trial date's been set yet. Angle's lawyer said, "We're disappointed the magistrate would allow such a case to continue on, based solely on the testimony of a witness, who herself, faces a DUI charge filed by the same department. There has to be some articuable fact that the police officer saw on each element of this crime. They don't have it here." WTAE recapped that on September 28th, police said they got calls about Kurt's driving after he left a bar & restaurant in Moon Township. On Tuesday, a witness said she saw Angle pull out of the Seashell Bar & Restaurant along Beaver Grade Road the night of the incident, claiming he almost hit a car. Another witness claimed the Olympic Hero's white Cadillac Escalade almost hit a car, police said. When police went to Angle's nearby home, they said he showed signs of intoxication & they explained that somebody had reported his erratic driving. Police said they smelled alcohol & gave Kurt a field sobriety test, which they said he failed. WEll, maybe they should consider adding applying Ankle Locks & shirking MMA challenges to that test, huh? - TNA will make its official debut in New York City on Thursday February 21st with a house show @ Webster Hall. The current lineup for the event features: TNA Heavyweight champion Kurt Angle versus Booker TNA. . . The Motor City Machineguns versus Team 3D. . . Samoa Joe versus "Phenomenal" AJ Styles. . . TNA X Division Champion "Black Machismo" Jay Lethal versus "Guru" Sonjay Dutt. . . "Cowboy" James Storm versus "Showtime" Eric Young. . . Latin American Xchange versus the Rock & Rave Infection. . . TNA Knockouts champion Awesome Kong, Christy Hemme, Gail Kim & Salinas will also be appearing. Tickets for the event go on sale today @ http://www.WebsterHall.com - TNA will be releasing an extended version of last night's "Global iMPACT!" on DVD in the near future through http://www.TNAShop.com The DVD will feature complete matches from the TNA versus New Japan event @ the Tokyo Dome, as well as more behind-the-scenes documentary footage & interviews with the TNA stars in Japan that didn't air on Spike TV. HAUGHTY HOTTIES NEWS. . . - Former RAW Womens champion & TNA Knockouts champion Gail Kim has a new MySpace page -- www.myspace.com/gailk77 The old 1 had a bunch of spam on it, so she opened a new page. In a blog, she talks about her supposed injury & losing the title to Kong on last week's iMPACT!: "So I decided to finally do this. . . man I suck with computers. so now every1 can check in with me here or through my website http://www.thegailkim.com Just wanted to write a little something since every1's emailing me concerned about my 'injury'. I really wish every1 would stop believing what they read on the internet. I guess it comes with the territory, but some people wrote me saying my leg was injured. Nope. I did get a minor concussion @ Monday nights iMPACT! tapings, but I'm completely fine now. I have to be honest though. . . I did feel like I got hit by a truck this past week. . . & that truck would be Awesome Kong! Yes. . . she took that title from me. . . but I promise that I'll get it back. . . she probably had the slight advantage going into it, since we wrestled the night before & by the way, she really shouldno't have had a chance to get that title, since I beat her @ Final Resolution, but I never back down from a challenge!" Yeah, like the challenge of posing topless for a Korean cell phone company. . . hey, guess what pictures I found? -- http://www.thenewsvault.com/cgi/news.pl?t=67 - Shantelle Taylor, who was under a developmental contract to WWE before being released in the summer, is featured as the "Sexy Superfan Of The Month" in the latest issue of WWE Magazine. There's a portrait photo & a candid photo of her posing in front of some WWE merchandise, not to mention that they give her a wrestling quiz. There's absolutely no reference made to her wrestling past. She lists her occupation as fitness instructor/promotional model. She signed a deal with WWE in May 2006 & appeared on Deep South Wrestling & Florida Championship Wrestling shows, until her release from the company last summer. Taylor appeared on 1 WWE house show swing last year when she wrestled Jamie Knoble as an ambiguous masked wrestler. Officials gave Taylor another look when she wrestled Jillian Hall in a dark match prior to a Smackdown/ECWWE taping in June. She was reportedly released because creative had nothing for her on the main roster. But they keep Lena Yada? . . . - Victoria's posted up a new blog, noting that her goal for 2008's to become the Smackdown Cruiserweight Champion. She also says that she has a new look. She typed her blog from backstage @ Tuesday night's SmackDown/ECWWE tapings, so you're going to have to wait a little longer to see it. You can read the blog in its entirety @ blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=*******35&blogID=*******67 - Maxim's official website features a video interview they conducted with Candice Michelle Beckman @ the Consumer Electronics Association in Las Vegas last week. You can view it @ http://www.maximonline.com/CES-Interview-WWEs-Candice-Michelle/CES Maxim Stuff/blogs/599/11325.aspx?src=tstcm Speaking of Miss http://www.godaddy.com Candice'll be on cable TV show "LA Ink" on TLC Tuesday @ 10pm EST. - Anastacia Rose, the former SmackDown backstage interviewee, appears to be through with the company. Her reputation backstage wasn't too good, because a number of people backstage considered her to be a "disaster" in the interviewee spot. Considering that she came straight out of the entertainment world (she was a contestant on CW's Pussycat Dolls reality show), it was originally speculated that Rose was the 1 who made the decision to leave World Wrestling Entertainment, but that doesn't appear to be the case. Apparently, the company made the decision to replace Anastacia with 2007 Diva Search contestant Lena Yada. Despite Rose's bad reviews from management, people are already questioning the switch. They're already talking like they made the wrong move in giving Rose's interviewee role to Yada, who doesn't appear to be long for the role either, as she didn't appear on SmackDown last week, instead finding a character spot on ECWWE. Vince McMahon & Johnny Ace wanted to justify the Diva Search by having some1 from this year's contest contributing to WWE, so they made the call to sign the 3rd place runner-up Lena & rush her on to television & in their eyes, Rose wasn't doing too good of a job in her role, so they made the decision to replace her with the Diva Search contestant. Anastacia wrote a recent blog on her MySpace page -- www.myspace.com/therealanastacia -- indicating her apparent departure from WWE, but doesn't outright say it. She notes in her blog that a number of people have been asking as to what's going on. She simply writes that she's on to "Bigger & Better things @ this time. . ." Speaking of which, WWE's removed Lena Yada's profile from the SmackDown & Divas section. When you go to the old page, it's a "Not Found" page. Her profile isn't on the ECWWE website either. However, she doesn't appear to be in any trouble, because on Tuesday night's broadcast, they advertised her for a "Best Body" contest on next week's show. No wait -- my bad, they've put it back up again on the ECWWE site. Glad to see that they're taking her so seriously. . . yyyyyyyeah. . . so she loses the Diva Search, then has her profile removed from everything http://www.wwe.com related. . . but she's still employed by WWE. . . - Shelly Martinez' official ring name for TNA is Salinas. This is Dixie Carter's married name. So WWE Owner Vince McMahon's not the only 1 who does that sorta thing, after all, huh. . . ? - Former WWF Women’s champion & Intercontinental champion Joanie "Chyna Doll" Laurer recently told cameras that, contrary to the rumours, she won't be on the upcoming season of Dancing With The Stars. She said that she'd love to do the show, but hasn't been asked. You can check out the video @ http://www.tmz.com/tmz_main_video?titleid=*******935 Hey, wasn't it her press agent who said that the producers were interested in having the former amateur porn star on their show? Man, Hollywood's so *fake* . . . ! - For those wondering what Stacy Keibler has been up to lately, she recently took part in a fashion show in Hollywood, California. Sponsored by Ultra Slim-Fast, the night consisted of "10 weight loss success stories in a runway show, in a celebration of setting & achieving realistic weight loss goals & body diversity." Because, of course, Stacy was always the picture of overweight. . . - Nude pictures of the late Nancy "Woman" Benoit do indeed appear in the March 2008 edition of Hustler magazine. They advertise her appearance in the magazine as: "Wrestler Chris Benoit's Murdered Wife Nude." The photos printed in the magazine are actually screen-captures they got from a videotape, in which she appears nude. Nancy specifically had the photos destroyed, as she didn't want the uncensored photos published, yet was unaware that some1 kept the video footage of her posing. Boy, are we glad that little secret slipped through the cracks, eh? - Missy Hyatt, 44, has opened up a new website. Hyatt's latest endeavour offers people an uncensored look into her life through a camera that's running 24/7 in her New York apartment. Basically, you can always see what she's doing when she's @ home. Orrrr. . . how about "NO!" DECLARATION of INDEPENDENTS NEWS. . . - 2 HUGE matches have just been added for NWA Upstate's February Fallout for Saturday, February 23rd @ the Minett Hall in Henrietta, New York: Main Event, NWA Upstate Heavyweight champion Jimmy Olsen versus Danny Doring. . . Champions versus Champions (Which Titles are @ stake to be determined) NWA Upstate Tag Team Champions Rhythm & Booze versus NWA Empire Tag Team Champions The McCloud Brothers. These matches, along with the matches that were announced earlier & February Fallout '08 is already shaping up to be a loaded show. For more information, check out http://http://www.nwaupny.com/ - Republic Pro Wrestling will be LIVE @ The CLB Armoury, Harvey Road (St. John's, NL) Saturday, January 26th -- ALL AGES WELCOME!! Doors Open @ 6:30pm, Bell Time @ 7:00pm Admission ONLY $8. RPW will be hosting "Night for a Legend. A tribute to Ed 'Sailor' White." The final competitor for the Republic Pro Wrestling Super 8 has been announced. The Magnus, a 7-year veteran of the local mat game, has consistently been a top competitor in ever promotion that he's competed in. Both Magnus & "Nearly God" Norman Tharx have a tremendous history & it'll come to a climax on January 26th when these 2 mainstays collide in 1st round action. These 2 are joined by JX Phlex, Vince Austin, Lance Romance, "Paragon of Virtue" Mike Burry, Blake Maxwell & "Nasty" Nick Dyson. Also, the 1st combatants have been added to the 15-Man battle royal. Jonny Xtreme, Dylan Davis, Loco, Johnny Chaos & "Big" Mac Bradley will all fight for this. . . an RPW contract & this just added. . . a money-in-the-bank RPW HERITAGE TITLE shot to be cashed in before 2008 expires! Big news! WRESTLER BIRTHDAYS. . . - January 12th: Luna Vachon. . . B. Brian Blair. . . - January 13th: Ron Reed. . . Rockin' Rebel. . . - January 14th: Hacksaw Jim Duggan. . . - January 15th: Shane McMahon. . . Bull Buchanan. . . - January 17th: Kevin Thorn. . . Chase Stevens. . . - January 18th: "$1,000,000 Man" Ted DiBiase. . . Dave "The Animal" Batista. . . THIS WEEK IN WRESTLING HISTORY. . . - January 12th: {1981} Barry Windham defeated Dory Funk, Jr. for the Florida State Heavyweight title. . . {1998} Scott Hall & Kevin Nash defeated the Steiners for the WCW Tag title. . . - January 13th: {1993} WCW Clash of the Champions 22. . . {1996} Tommy Rich defeated Jerry "the King" Lawler for the USWA Southern Heavyweight title, then PG-13 defeated Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich for the USWA Tag Team title. . . - January 14th: {1991} Jeff Jarrett defeated Brian Lee in a tournament final for the USWA Southern Heavyweight title. . . {1995} Doug Gilbert & Tommy Rich defeated PG-13 for the USWA Tag Team title. . . {2000} "Tornado" Tony Kozina defeated Vince Kaplack for the NWA World Junior Heavyweight title. . . {2001} WCW Sin, Canseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana, where Sean O'Haire & Chuck Palumbo defeated Kevin Nash & Diamond Dallas Page for the WCW Tag titles, "Franchise" Shane Douglas defeated Gen. Rection for the WCW United States Heavyweight title & Meng defeated Terry Funk for the WCW Hardcore title. . . - January 15th: {1962} Larry Hennig & Duke Hoffman defeated Ivan & Nikita Kalmikoff in a tournament final for the AWA Tag Team titles. . . {1989} WWF Royal Rumble, The Summit, Houston, Texas. . . {1998} Rey Misterio, Junior defeated Juventud Guerrera for the WCW Cruiserweight title. . . Cueball Carmichael defeated Christian York in a tournament final for the IPWA Heavyweight title. . . - January 16th: {1985} Ted DiBiase defeated Brad Armstrong for the Mid-South North American Heavyweight title. . . {1992} Arn Anderson & Bobby Eaton defeated Dustin Rhodes & Rick Steamboat for the WCW World Tag Team title. . . {2000} WCW Souled Out, Firstar Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, where the late Chris Benoit defeated Sid Vicious for the vacant WCW Heavyweight title & Oklahoma defeated Medusa for the WCW Cruiserweight title. . . - January 17th: {1991} Big Van Vader defeated Tatsumi Fujinami for the IWGP Heavyweight title. . . {1992} The Mountie defeated Bret "HitMan" Hart for the WWF Intercontinental title. . . {1994} The Quebecers defeated Marty Jannety & the 123 Kid for the WWF Tag Team title. . . {1999} WCW Souled Out, Civic Canter, Charleston, West Virginia. . . {2000} Test defeated the Big Bossman for the WWF Hardcore title. . . Jeff Jarrett's awarded the WCW United States title by Commissioner Kevin Nash. . . {2003} Balls Mahoney defeated Sabu for the USA Pro-Wrestling Heavyweight Title, then The SAT defeated The Dirty Rotten Scoundrelz for the vacant USA Pro-Wrestling Tag Team Titles For all the news that's right on the Mark, go to http://ringrust.s5.com </div>

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