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February 22, 2007
It has been reported that despite the reluctance of CMLL , Mistico is scheduled to make an appearance on February 27 for WWE tapings
in San Jose, CA.
For those wanting to know what Kevin Sullivan is up to these days, click here for an article from WWE. Also, WWE’s 24/7 network is
showing an early HBO broadcast of 1973 matches, featuring Moondog Mayne versus Haystacks Calhoun, as well as Pedro Morales
versus George Steele. Check your listings for air times.
Some roster changes at TNA recently affected two Georgia regulars, David Young and Elix Skipper. Both have officially been released,
along with Simon Diamond, Jackie, and Norman Smiley. Added to the roster were Jerry Lynn, Mr. Soundtrack, and Jackie Moore.
It has been reported recently that there has been tension between Vince Russo and Jim Cornette regarding the direction of the TNA
product. Most recently, reportedly made comments in a meeting that included TNA President Dixie Carter and some executives from
Spike TV that more or less hinted that the program needs to be extended beyond a one hour slot. Apparently, the deal is that TNA pays
their talent per television appearance, and thus must make sure to fit everyone in on each episode, causing a blur of activity that often
leads to confusion for the viewer.
The upcoming UWF card in Gainesville on March 2 will feature Scott Steiner against Rikishi in the main event. Also advertised to appear
are Elix Skipper, David Young, the Naturals, Jerry Lynn, Amy Dumas, D-Lo Brown, Maven, Eric Young, and Team Macktion.
AWA World-1 South will return to Cordele on March 9 and March 10. The second annual Old School Tag Team Tournament will take
place on both days, with other matches also set. Scheduled to appear are Steve Corino, Tully Blanchard, the Masked Superstar, Ricky
Morton, Glacier, Scotty Riggs, the Nightmare, Ricky Landell, Kimala #2, Johnny Rodriguez, Chasyn Rance, Mark & Jay Brisco, the
Botswana Beast, Roderick Strong, the Heartbreak Express, Big Bank Barfield, and Dave Holiday, among other local names. We will have
info on the next Savannah card soon.
On tonight’s Between the Ropes, you can hear Steve Corino and Vampiro beginning at 10:00 PM ET.
The push to help Konnan raise money to cover the costs of his much needed kidney transplant surgery is reported to have pulled in
about $11,000 so far. The drive, led by Anthony DeBlasi and Georgiann Makropolous now have several new auctions up on eBay. Click
here to view and bid. All proceeds are said to be going into the fund.
Another reminder about this Sunday’s charity bike ride for the family of Wayne Harrell (a/k/a Jim Nelson and Boris Zhukov). Click here
for info.
The Shreveport Times has reported that one of the venues used for Mid-South Wrestling’s television tapings has been destroyed by
fire. Click here for the article.
There is an article on Harry ‘Mad Jock Cameron’ Strickland in Slam! Wrestling. Click here for the article.
It has been reported that despite the reluctance of CMLL , Mistico is scheduled to make an appearance on February 27 for WWE tapings
in San Jose, CA.
For those wanting to know what Kevin Sullivan is up to these days, click here for an article from WWE. Also, WWE’s 24/7 network is
showing an early HBO broadcast of 1973 matches, featuring Moondog Mayne versus Haystacks Calhoun, as well as Pedro Morales
versus George Steele. Check your listings for air times.
Some roster changes at TNA recently affected two Georgia regulars, David Young and Elix Skipper. Both have officially been released,
along with Simon Diamond, Jackie, and Norman Smiley. Added to the roster were Jerry Lynn, Mr. Soundtrack, and Jackie Moore.
It has been reported recently that there has been tension between Vince Russo and Jim Cornette regarding the direction of the TNA
product. Most recently, reportedly made comments in a meeting that included TNA President Dixie Carter and some executives from
Spike TV that more or less hinted that the program needs to be extended beyond a one hour slot. Apparently, the deal is that TNA pays
their talent per television appearance, and thus must make sure to fit everyone in on each episode, causing a blur of activity that often
leads to confusion for the viewer.
The upcoming UWF card in Gainesville on March 2 will feature Scott Steiner against Rikishi in the main event. Also advertised to appear
are Elix Skipper, David Young, the Naturals, Jerry Lynn, Amy Dumas, D-Lo Brown, Maven, Eric Young, and Team Macktion.
AWA World-1 South will return to Cordele on March 9 and March 10. The second annual Old School Tag Team Tournament will take
place on both days, with other matches also set. Scheduled to appear are Steve Corino, Tully Blanchard, the Masked Superstar, Ricky
Morton, Glacier, Scotty Riggs, the Nightmare, Ricky Landell, Kimala #2, Johnny Rodriguez, Chasyn Rance, Mark & Jay Brisco, the
Botswana Beast, Roderick Strong, the Heartbreak Express, Big Bank Barfield, and Dave Holiday, among other local names. We will have
info on the next Savannah card soon.
On tonight’s Between the Ropes, you can hear Steve Corino and Vampiro beginning at 10:00 PM ET.
The push to help Konnan raise money to cover the costs of his much needed kidney transplant surgery is reported to have pulled in
about $11,000 so far. The drive, led by Anthony DeBlasi and Georgiann Makropolous now have several new auctions up on eBay. Click
here to view and bid. All proceeds are said to be going into the fund.
Another reminder about this Sunday’s charity bike ride for the family of Wayne Harrell (a/k/a Jim Nelson and Boris Zhukov). Click here
for info.
The Shreveport Times has reported that one of the venues used for Mid-South Wrestling’s television tapings has been destroyed by
fire. Click here for the article.
There is an article on Harry ‘Mad Jock Cameron’ Strickland in Slam! Wrestling. Click here for the article.