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Friday, May 30, 2008
Update on NWA Event on 06/07 in Atlanta, GA includes Flair
From Rich Tate:
The National Wrestling Alliance will converge at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA, on June 7. Initially intended to be simply a taping for the NWA
Wrestling Showcase, the event has escalated in scale, including formal inductions of previously named NWA Hall of Fame members, as
well as honoring this year’s members as well. Tommy Rich, the Iron Sheik, Nikita Koloff, the Corsicans (Joe & Jean), and the
Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton), will be among the 2008 class, and it has been announced that Ric Flair will join
them. The entire 2008 class will be present at the event.
Already in the Hall of Fame and expected to be honored at the event are Lou Thesz, Sam Muchnick, Harley Race, Eddie Graham, Dory
Funk, Jr., Jim Barnett, Lelani Kai, the Rock & Roll Express, Saul Weingeroff, Gordon Solie, Lance Russell, and Jim Cornette, who will be
master of ceremonies.
Also advertised up to this point in regard to matches and/or appearances are as follows: Rich versus Abdullah the Butcher; Phil Shatter,
Mikal Judas, and Iceberg in a three-way for the NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Title; Sid Vicious; and Rob Conway.
DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we
suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.
Update on NWA Event on 06/07 in Atlanta, GA includes Flair
From Rich Tate:
The National Wrestling Alliance will converge at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA, on June 7. Initially intended to be simply a taping for the NWA
Wrestling Showcase, the event has escalated in scale, including formal inductions of previously named NWA Hall of Fame members, as
well as honoring this year’s members as well. Tommy Rich, the Iron Sheik, Nikita Koloff, the Corsicans (Joe & Jean), and the
Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton), will be among the 2008 class, and it has been announced that Ric Flair will join
them. The entire 2008 class will be present at the event.
Already in the Hall of Fame and expected to be honored at the event are Lou Thesz, Sam Muchnick, Harley Race, Eddie Graham, Dory
Funk, Jr., Jim Barnett, Lelani Kai, the Rock & Roll Express, Saul Weingeroff, Gordon Solie, Lance Russell, and Jim Cornette, who will be
master of ceremonies.
Also advertised up to this point in regard to matches and/or appearances are as follows: Rich versus Abdullah the Butcher; Phil Shatter,
Mikal Judas, and Iceberg in a three-way for the NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Title; Sid Vicious; and Rob Conway.
DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we
suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.