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ISPW PRESENTS HIGHWAY ROBBERY ON MAY 30TH IN FREEHOLD, NJ WITH HARDCORE HOLLY VS. NUNZIO, DANNY INFERNO’S RETIREMENT/TRIPLE THREAT TITLE MATCH, “DANGEROUS” DANNY DAVIS, CROWBAR, DANNY DORING, RICK FULLER, CHRISTIAN YORK, JULIO DINERO, AND MORE!

Independent Superstars of Professional Wrestling presents HIGHWAY ROBBERY on Saturday evening, May 30th, 2009 at the 3-2 Count Athletic Training Facility in Freehold, NJ. Below is all the information you will need to know about this huge upcoming event:

XFUEL & ISPW Present:
HIGHWAY ROBBERY
Saturday, May 30th, 2009
3-2 Count Athletic Training Facility
323A Fairfield Road
Freehold, New Jersey
8 PM Start (Doors Open 7 PM)

TRIPLE THREAT MATCH FOR ISPW WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Josh Daniels (ISPW Champion) Vs. Danny Inferno Vs. Judas Young
w/ “Dangerous” Danny Davis

BATTLE BETWEEN FORMER WWE SUPERSTARS
Hardcore Holly Vs. Nunzio

RETURN MATCH
Crowbar Vs. Rick Fuller

GRUDGE MATCH
Danny Doring Vs. Christian York

SPECIAL ATTRACTION
Julio Dinero Vs. Rob Eckos
w/ Miss Michelle

LATE NIGHT WITH NICKY BENZ
An all new edition of Late Night with Nicky Benz will be taking place at Highway Robbery. Who will be the special guest? We will find out on May 30th!

TWO MORE ACTION PACKED MATCHES
Featuring Flash and Chase Del Monte

ALSO APPEARING
ISPW General Manager Nicholas Nice

ADVANCE TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are available now at $25 Golden Ringside and $15 General Admission. Credit Card orders are welcomed. Order your tickets today by calling (732) 409-1132.

WATCH OUR HIGHWAY ROBBERY COMMERCIAL ON YOUTUBE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_xlCBDPg-I

ISPW NEWS
All Photos By Scott Finkelstein

TURN COAT: Christian York turned on tag team partner
Danny Doring at ISPW’s return show on April 4th after
losing to The Logan Brothers. York & Doring will now
collide at ISPW Highway Robbery on May 30th!

CROWBAR GOES CRAZY: After being
defeated by Rick Fuller at April 4th’s event,
Crowbar gave a really weird speech, talking
about how “He” was going to be mad and
how he let “Him” down. Who was Crowbar
talking about? Maybe we will find out May
30th when he challenges Fuller in a rematch.

NUNZIO VS. HARDCORE HOLLY: Nunzio
is set to battle Hardcore Holly at Highway
Robbery after orders from ISPW General
Manager Nicholas Nice. This battle between
former WWE Superstars is a key attraction
for May 30th’s event in Freehold, New Jersey

TABLES, LADDERS, AND CHAIRS: At ISPW’s return event
on April 4th, Danny Inferno and Judas Young battled in a Tables,
Ladders, and Chairs match to crown an ISPW World Heavyweight
Champion. Former five time ISPW Champion Ace Darling served
as the special guest referee. “Dangerous” Danny Davis and Josh
Daniels put together a master plan and stole the ISPW Championship
in one of the most controversial endings to a match in the history of
professional wrestling.

HIGHWAY ROBBERY: Josh Daniels, with the help of “Dangerous”
Danny Davis, captured the ISPW World Heavyweight Championship
in a match that he wasn’t even a part of. Daniels, with Davis in his
corner, will defend the title against both Judas Young and Danny
Inferno in a Triple Threat Match on May 30th at Highway Robbery.

RETIREMENT: Danny Inferno announced
he’s planning on retiring from wrestling
following this upcoming Triple Threat
Match on May 30th. Head over to:
WhoSlammingWho.podomatic.com to
hear what Inferno has to say about it
on his weekly segment, Breaking Gimond.

ISPW INVADES LOTR8: ISPW will be on hand for the huge
Legends of the Ring VIII convention on May 30th in Monroe,
NJ to promote our Highway Robbery event later that evening.
Sting, Eric Bischoff, Kurt Angle, Taz, Pat Patterson, Lex
Luger, Sgt. Slaughter, Val Venis, Zues, X-Pac, Ted DiBiase,
Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and tons more will be appearing. Be
sure to stop by ISPW’s table at LOTR. Tickets will be on sale
at LOTR8 for Highway Robbery later that evening in
Freehold, NJ. For further info on LOTR8, head over to:
LegendsofTheRing.com

CHECK OUT 100’S OF PHOTOS FROM ISPW’S RETURN SHOW ON APRIL 4TH:
http://getlostphotography.smugmug.com/gallery/8053543_jWhRd#P-1-16

CONTACT ISPW
[email protected]

OFFICIAL ISPW WEBSITE
ISPWLive.com

source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter

— As reported earlier, Raven, 44, returned to TNA this past Monday after a long absence. He was said to have come back in better condition then when he left in early 2008. Towards the end of previous stint in TNA, he was dealing with a thyroid condition as a result his excesses of the past, which caused him to balloon in weight no matter how much he exercised. His medical problems have since been cleared up and his weight is back under control again.

— Don West’s persona in TNA is being completely patterned after WWE Hall of Famer Bobby “The Brain” Heenan. Fellow announcer Mike Tenay was Heenan’s best friend in World Championship Wrestling so he knows how to work with Heenan to make him shine.

— Wrestling legend Danny Hodge appeared at last Thursday’s TNA live event in Oklahoma City, which drew 1,000 fans. He heads the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission and has been to all major MMA shows in the state as well.

See photos of Raven’s return to TNA! (>>)

Jim Ross has posted his latest blog entry on his official website, www.jrsbarbq.com. Here are some of the highlights of his latest blog:

Mr. Kennedy’s release: “Sorry to year that 33 year old Mr. Kennedy was released at the end of the week by WWE. Kennedy got the old “future endeavored” send off that has happened to many. If Kennedy can remain healthy, one would like to think that he his string of injuries is behind him, and can continue with his career in the relatively near future many feel Kennedy has the skills to be a main eventer on a consistent basis. Kennedy is a studious guy and likely won’t find it difficult to secure work. Sometimes a fresh start is good for a wrestler and I hope that’s the case for Kennedy or what ever his next wrestling name will be.”

The passing of John Tolos: “Our condolences to the family and friends of former wrestling great John Tolos who passed away at the age of 78 a day or so ago and who is considered one of the best hands on the mic ever and especially in his hey day. Tolos is famous for his run in Southern California and his 70’s rivalry with WWE HOF’er Classy Freddie Blassie. Neither man was ever considered to be a fabulous in ring performer but all they did was sell tickets because what they did they did well and both could verbalize and paint vivid word pictures that enhanced the all important emotional investment from the paying customers and sold tickets. Wrestlers who can verbalize and especially those that can ad lib and be spontaneous on the mic greatly enhance their opportunities to become stars. That art form seems to be fleeting which is not a good thing.”

Receiving an e-mail from Torrie Wilson: “I got a nice email a few hours ago from Torrie Wilson who is competing on the new NBC reality show, “I’m a Celebrity…Get me Out of Here” that debuts on NBC on Monday June 1. I hope all wrestling fans will be watching and more importantly VOTING for Torrie to win it all. She is a marathon runner who is in great physical condition and is much more mentally tough then perhaps her reality show peers will give her credit. Torrie has a great mind set for this irreverent competition and without question she will be the hottest celeb in the rainy jungle of Costa Rica. Hey, Boise State, Torrie’s favorite college team, upset might Oklahoma once upon a time so why can’t some one from the wrestling world win a network reality show??”

Finlay’s legitimate eye issue: “Finlay has a scratched cornea from what I understand but don’t expect the tough, veteran from Belfast to miss much in ring time. WWE could use more experienced hands like Finlay to help teach the young guys right from wrong inside the ropes.”

Ric Flair possibly working with Hulk Hogan Overseas: “Perhaps Hulk should try and be Ric Flair’s opponent on some of the international destinations Ric has spoken about to various media outlets including China and South Africa. Or, better yet, what about a tag of Flair and Hogan vs. (fill in the blank)? Hey, it’s just an idea and please don’t tell me that it wouldn’t garner big PR and sell tickets especially in international lands or even in the states for a special occasion.”

Is Randy Orton responsible for Mr. Kennedy’s firing? (>>)

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— On this morning’s Wrestling Observer radio show, host Bryan Alvarez commented on Batista’s latest injury, stating that there may be more to the situation than what has been reported. He speculated that, “Someting occured, it just may not have been a muscle tear issue.” We’ll see if there’s anything to this in the coming days.

— Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is expected to star in the feature film adaptation of the children’s book, “Captain Abdul’s Pirate School.”

— Last week’s TNA iMPACT! drew a 1.1 cable rating and WWE Superstars did a 1.0. (Source: PWInsider.com)

— Ken Anderson, formerly Mr. Kennedy in WWE, posted a message on his Twitter page addressing reports that Batista has torn his biceps muscle and will require surgery. Kennedy wrote, “I know everyone’s saying stuff about Batista, but I gotta say that he’s one of the best guys in the locker room. No ego, always trying to help.”

** PICTURE of JEFF HARDY & His Girlfriend BETH (She’s Not Hot) [>]

As reported earlier, World Wrestling Entertainment is expected to announce some talent suspensions as a result of various Talent Wellness Program violations within the next few days. On Monday prior to Raw, the WWE creative team was given a list of talent not to write plans for as they will be unavailable for the foreseeable future, starting with next week’s three-hour “3-For-All” broadcast. This directive is only done when talent is on the verge of being suspended as it’s standard company protocol.

As most of you know, WWE’s Talent Wellness Program has a “three strike” rule in place, with the first violation resulting in a 30-day suspension; the second violation resulting in a 60-day suspension; and a third such violation resulting in automatic termination from the company.

Here is how the current WWE talent roster stacks as it relates to publicly known Talent Wellness Program violations. There could very well be more current WWE wrestlers sitting on Wellness Policy strikes as a number of suspensions have fallen under the radar, but this is all that’s publicly known.

Raw

» Chavo Guerrero is reportedly sitting on two strikes. On August 30, 2007, he was suspended — reportedly for 60 days — for receiving pharmaceuticals not in compliance with WWE’s Talent Wellness Program. He received, among other drugs, somatropin, nandrolone and anastrozole between April 2005 and May 2006. His apparent prior suspension remains unclear.

» Drew Hankinson, a/k/a Festus, is sitting on one strike. In October or November 2006, while in developmental, he was quietly suspended for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s drug testing policy.

» Randy Orton is sitting on one strike. In August 2006, he was quietly suspended for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s drug testing policy — reportedly due to a drug test failure. Starting in September 2004 through February 2007, Orton received somatropin, nandrolone and stanozolol. In August 2007, company officials reasoned that Orton had already served his punishment due to his drug policy violation from the prior year — thus he was not suspended. However, Orton continued receiving pharmaceuticals through February 2007 — well past the date of his initial drug test failure.

» Darren Matthews, a/k/a William Regal, is sitting on two strikes. On August 30, 2007, he was suspended for 30 days for receiving pharmaceuticals not in compliance with WWE’s Talent Wellness Program. Between November 2004 and November 2006, he received stanozolol, somatropin, genotropin, and anastrozole. On May 20, 2008, he was suspended for 60 days for his second violation of the company’s drug testing policy.

SmackDown

» Charlie Haas is sitting on one strike. On August 30, 2007, he was suspended for 30 days for receiving pharmaceuticals not in compliance with WWE’s Talent Wellness Program. He was prescribed anastrozole, somatropin, stanozolol, nandrolone and chorionic gonadotropin between August 2006 and January 2007.

» Nick Nemeth, a/k/a Dolph Ziggler, is sitting on one strike. On October 10, 2008, he was suspended for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s drug resting policy.

» Adam Copeland, a/k/a Edge, is sitting on one strike. On August 30, 2007, he was suspended for 30 days for receiving pharmaceuticals not in compliance with WWE’s Talent Wellness Program. He received somatropin, genotropin (both HGH), and stanozolol between September 2004 and February 2007.

» Jeff Hardy is sitting on two strikes. In July 2007, he was quietly suspended for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s drug testing policy. On March 11, 2008, he was suspended for 60 days for his second violation of the company’s drug testing policy.

» James Yun, a/k/a Jimmy Wang Yang, is sitting on one strike. On June 9, 2008, he was suspended for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s drug testing policy.

» John Hennigan, a/k/a John Morrison, is sitting on one strike. On August 30, 2007, he was suspended for 30 days for receiving pharmaceuticals not in compliance with WWE’s Talent Wellness Program. Between June 2006 and February 2007 he was prescribed somatropin, anastrozole, testosterone, stanozolol and chorionic gonadotropin, a hormone produced naturally during pregnancy. (HCG is taken by anabolic steroid users to stimulate the production of testosterone, which is suppressed as a result of steroid use.)

» Shoichi Funaki, a/k/a Kung Fu Naki, is sitting on one strike. On August 30, 2007, he was suspended for 30 days for receiving pharmaceuticals not in compliance with WWE’s Talent Wellness Program. He received somatropin in March 2006.

ECW

» Harry Smith, a/k/a David Hart Smith, is sitting on one strike. On November 2, 2007, he was suspended for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s drug testing policy — reportedly due to a drug test failure while in developmental.

» Gregory Helms is sitting on one strike. On August 30, 2007, he was suspended for 30 days for receiving pharmaceuticals not in compliance with WWE’s Talent Wellness Program. Between November 2003 and February 2007, he received, among other drugs, testosterone, genotropin (HGH) and nandrolone.

Developmental

» Ryan Reeves, a/k/a Ryback, is sitting on one strike. In July 2006, while in developmental, he was quietly suspended for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s drug testing policy. WWE released Reeves on January 19, 2007, but re-signed him in the fall of 2008, making him the first talent with a Wellness Program strike to return to the company after being let go.

Notes

* Dave Meltzer reported in his Wrestling Observer newsletter early this year when Congress’ investigation of steroids in professional wrestling broke out that a suspension was issued in April 2008. Peculiarly, there is no record of WWE announcing a suspension during that particular month.

* According to the Waxman report, at least a few suspensions completely fell under the radar in the months leading up to the Signature Pharmacy scandal in August 2007. Suspensions were quietly issued in late November, early December 2006; early to mid May 2007; late April, early May 2007; mid May 2007; and late August, early September 2007.

* Waxman’s letter noted that of five wrestlers who failed pre-contract steroid tests during a 14-week period in late 2007 and early 2008, four ended up being hired anyway by WWE. Considering it was not so long ago, chances are some, if not all, are still under contract to the company. Their respective pre-contract drug test failures do not count against the policy.

* If Chris Mordetzky, a/k/a Chris Masters, has re-signed with World Wrestling Entertainment as has been reported, then he would also be added to the list with two strikes against him from his previous stint in the company.

On August 30, 2007, he was suspended for 30 days for his first violation of the company’s drug testing policy. On November 2, 2007, he was suspended for 60 days for his second violation of the company’s drug testing policy. He was released from his WWE contract, six days later, on November 8, 2007.

Is WWE covering up Batista’s injury for a drug test failure? (>>)

— When CM Punk cashed in his Money in the Bank contract at Extreme Rules and took Jeff Hardy’s newly-won World Heavyweight Championship, many fans saw that as the start of a heel turn for the straight-edge superstar. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE is keeping their options open regarding whether Punk is a babyface or a heel. WWE announcers have kept their comments about Punk ambiguous and are still gauging live fan reactions before deciding whether to do a full heel turn. The crowd response during his match with Jeff Hardy at The Bash will be a big factor in the decision.

— The June 16th edition of ECW on Sci Fi drew a 1.1 cable rating, basically on par with last week’s 1.05.

— TNA Wrestling’s Jeremy Borash posted the following on his Twitter page this afternoon: I will be announcing my resignation from television on the new Spin Cycle being posted tonight on TNAwrestling.com – find out why tonight.

** BACKSTAGE News on the “DONALD TRUMP Buys RAW” Storyline [>]

Courtesy of WWE.com:

Sim Snuka released
Written: June 19, 2009

World Wrestling Entertainment has come to terms on the release of Raw Superstar Sim Snuka as of today, June 19, 2009. WWE wishes Sim the best in all future endeavors.

See photo of Sim Snuka’s unseen look; giant flub at WrestleMania (>>)

— WWE Hall of Famer “Superstar” Billy Graham was hospitalized Friday evening after his legs went numb, reports www.f4wonline.com. X-rays showed two of the discs in his lower back fused on their own with the obliteration of a disc separating them. Graham underwent traction and is back home but missed an independent wrestling event he was scheduled to appear at last night in Massachusetts. The event was a benefit show from the Millennium Wrestling Federation so the “Mermaid Girl” could go to summer camp.

— Former WWF Champion Ultimate Warrior has posted a tongue-in-cheek blog on his official website concerning the passing of Michael Jackson.

Warrior wrote: “I imagine all the crying about the death of this recent drug-soused entertainment freak has most to do with the unfortunate inconvenience that the other drug-soused entertainment freaks now face. They will have to look for another local, safe and reputable babysitter. No longer will they be able to drop their kids off down the street at Jacko’s to be watched for the afternoon and spend some play time with his own kids.”

Click here to read his blog in its entirety.

— The Arizona Republic has a story on former WWE Superstar Armando Estrada’s “Baby’s Steak and Lemonade” restaurant he opened a few months ago in Glendale. Click here to read the article, which also features a brief interview with the former General Manager of ECW.

See video/picture of a Michael Jackson character in WWE (>>)

JAKKS Pacific issued the following press release today regarding the future of the WWE video game license:

JAKKS Pacific gives notice to extend WWE videogame license; THQ disputes notice

MALIBU, Calif., Jul 01, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) announced that it has notified World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (“WWE”) that the joint venture between THQ and JAKKS intended to exercise its option to renew the WWE videogame license, which would otherwise expire on December 31, 2009, for an additional five (5) year term ending December 31, 2014.

Separately, THQ commenced a lawsuit in California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, claiming it was not ready to make a decision with respect to renewal of the WWE videogame license, and seeking a declaratory judgment that (i) JAKKS was not authorized under the parties’ joint venture agreement to unilaterally issue a renewal notice to WWE, (ii) THQ has no obligation to consent to a renewal of the WWE license, and (iii) the restrictive covenant in the joint venture agreement prohibiting THQ from publishing any videogames based on wrestling during the term of the joint venture agreement (expiring one year after termination of the WWE license) is unenforceable under California law. JAKKS and THQ have also initiated arbitration proceedings relating to these issues.

About JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ:JAKK) is a leading designer and marketer of toys and consumer products, with a wide range of products that feature some of the most popular children’s toy licenses in the world. JAKKS’ diverse portfolio includes Action Figures, Art Activity Kits, Stationery, Writing Instruments, Performance Kites, Water Toys, Sports Activity Toys, Vehicles, Infant/Pre-School, Plush, Construction Toys, Electronics, Dolls, Dress-Up, Role Play, and Pet Toys and Accessories, sold under various proprietary brands including JAKKS Pacific(R), Play Along(R), Flying Colors(R), Creative Designs International(TM), Road Champs(R), Child Guidance(R), Pentech(R), Funnoodle(R), Go Fly a Kite(R), Color Workshop(R), JAKKS Pets(TM), EyeClops(R), Plug It In & Play TV Games(TM), Girl Gourmet(TM), Kids Only(R), Tollytots(R) and Disguise. JAKKS is an award-winning licensee of several hundred nationally and internationally known trademarks including Disney, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., World Wrestling Entertainment, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Graco and Cabbage Patch Kids. JAKKS and THQ Inc. participate in a Joint Venture that has worldwide rights to publish and market World Wrestling Entertainment video games. For further information, visit www.jakks.com.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about JAKKS Pacific’s business based partly on assumptions made by its management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such statements due to numerous factors, including, but not limited to, those described above, changes in demand for JAKKS’ products, product mix, the timing of customer orders and deliveries, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and difficulties with integrating acquired businesses. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak only as of the date on which they are made, and JAKKS undertakes no obligation to update any of them to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this release.

** WWE Diva Told To Lose Weight – Find Out Who [>]

1927

St. Louis, Missouri:
– John Pesek beat Jim Londos in 2 out of 3 falls

1949

San Francisco, California:
– Lee Henning defeated Sandor Szabo to win the San Francisco NWA Pacific Coast Heavyweight Title

1950

Montreal, Quebec, Canada:
– Yvon Robert defeated Whipper Billy Watson to win the Toronto NWA British Empire Heavyweight Title

1951

Kansas City, Kansas:
– Tarzan Kowalski defeated Bill Longson to win the NWA Heart of America (later known as Central States) Heavyweight Title

1954

Hollywood, California:
– Wilbur Snyder and Sandor Szabo defeated Lord James Blears and John Tolos to become the first NWA International Television Tag Team Champions

1961

Honolulu, Hawaii:
– Sam Steamboat defeated Dick Hutton for the NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Title

Toronto, Ontario, Canada:
– Illio Do Paolo and Billy Red Lyons won the Canadian Open Tag Team Championship over Tiny Mills and Crusher Kowalski in 2 out of 3 falls
– “Nature Boy” Buddy Rogers defeated John DeSilva
– Duke Keomuko and Sato Keomuko beat Dick Byer and Farmer Boy by count out
– Fred Atkins and Mike Gallagher wrestled 20 minutes to a draw
– Doc Gallagher defeated Don McClarity

1963

New Haven, Connecticut:
– Buddy Rogers defeated Bobo Brazil to retain the WWWF World Heavyweight Title

1964

San Francisco, California:
– Dominic DeNucci defeated Ray Stevens to win the San Francisco NWA United States Heavyweight Title

1968

Kansas City, Kansas:
– Sonny Myers defeated Pedro Valdez
– Steve Bolus defeated Cyclone Castro
– Ernie Ladd defeated Stan the Moose
– Bob Geigel & Bob Brown defeated Klondike Bill & Ronnie Etchison in three falls

1969

Omaha, Nebraska:
– Stan Pulaski and Chris Tolos defeated Butcher and Mad Dog Vachon to win the AWA Midwest Tag Team Titles

Atlanta, Georgia:
– Assassin #2 (Tom Renesto) and The Professional (Doug Gilbert) defeated Alberto and Ramon Torres to win the NWA Georgia Tag Team Titles

1970

Minneapolis, Minnesota:
– Non Title Match, No Time Limit: The Crusher & Edouard Carpentier beat AWA Tag Team Champions Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon 2 out of 3 falls
– Blackjack Lanza beat Red Bastien
– Pepper Gomez beat Luke Graham
– Lars Anderson beat Mike Lavine
– Larry Hennig beat Bruce Kirk

1972

Dallas, Texas:
– Dean Ho and Fritz Von Erich defeated Thunderbolt Patterson and Johnny Valentine for the NWA American Tag Team Titles

Macon, Georgia:
– El Mongol defeated Buddy Colt to win the NWA Georgia Heavyweight Title
– Flash and Rocket Monroe defeated Bob Armstrong and Bill Dromo for the NWA Macon Tag Team Titles

1974

Dothan, Alabama:
– The Wrestling Pro defeated Dick Dunn to win the NWA Alabama Heavyweight Title

1975

Detroit, Michigan:
– Bobo Brazil defeated The Sheik for the Detroit NWA United States Heavyweight Title

Tampa, Florida:
– NWA Title: Jack Brisco defeated Dory Funk, Jr. to retain the title
– Florida Title: Bill Watts defeated Dick Murdoch to retain the title
– Terry Funk defeated Jos LeDuc
– Judo Jacket Match: Bob Armstrong defeated Prof. Toru Tanaka
– Bob Roop & Dick Slater defeated Tony Parisi & Dominic DeNucci
– The Mongolian Stomper defeated The Great Malenko
– Mike Graham defeated Gene Lewis
– Rocky Johnson defeated Baron Scicluna

1978

Superbowl of Wrestling: Miami, Florida:
– Keith Franks (Adrian Adonis) pinned John Ruffin
– Bobby Duncum pinned Don Serrano
– Chavo Guerrero pinned Tank Patterson
– Joyce Grable won a battle royal
– Ivan Putski beat Ox Baker
– Rocky Johnson beat Karl Kox via DQ
– Jack & Jerry Brisco beat Ivan Koloff & Mr. Saito
– Pedro Morales pinned Lars Anderson
– Mike Graham & Steve Keirn beat Jimmy & Johnny Valiant to win the US Tag Team Titles
– Dusty Rhodes beat Ken Patera via countout
– WWWF World Champion, Superstar Billy Graham and NWA World Champion, Harley Race wrestled to a 60 minute time limit draw

1980

St. Louis, Missouri: (Attendance: 11,053 sellout)
– King Kong Brody and Dick Murdoch defeated Andre the Giant and Dick the Bruiser
– Missouri Champion Kevin Von Erich defeated Jack Brisco
– Andre the Giant and Dick the Bruiser were co-winners of a Wrestle Royal as they agreed to split the purse
– David Von Erich and Sailor Art Thomas defeated Bulldog Bob Brown and Lord Alfred Hayes
– Pat O’Connor defeated Ed Wiskoski
– Takachiho (later to become The Great Kabuki in Texas) defeated Kerry Brown
– Eddie Gilbert and Tommy Sharp defeated Ron McFarlane and Billy Howard

1981

Minneapolis, Minnesota:
– The Crusher & Mad Dog Vachon beat Jerry Blackwell & John Studd by DQ
– Nick Bockwinkel beat Dino Bravo
– Tito Santana beat Jesse Ventura
– Jim Brunzell beat Adrian Adonis
– Brad Rheingans beat Ben DeLeon
– Buck Zumhofe drew Steve Regal

1982

Memphis, Tennessee:
– The Nightmare & Speed drew Ricky Morton & Ric McCord
– Dutch Mantel pinned Roy Rogers
– Stan Lane, Ricky & Robert Gibson beat Bobby Eaton, The Cuban & Iranian Assassins
– Dream Machine & Sweet Brown Sugar beat Jerry Lawler & Tojo Yamamoto
– Southern Tag Champs Bill Dundee & Steve Keirn beat Dennis Condrey & Norvell Austin

Wichita, Kansas:
– Roger Kirby and Jerry Valiant (Guy Mitchell) defeated Eddie Gilbert and Ricky Romero for the NWA Central States Tag Team Titles

1983

Tampa, Florida:
– The Fabulous Kangaroos (Johnny Heffernan and Don Kent) defeated Ron Bass and Barry Windham to win the NWA Florida Global Tag Team Titles
– Lumberjack Match: Midnight Rider defeated Kevin Sullivan
– Jake “The Snake” Roberts defeated Charlie Cook
– Cowboy Ron Bass defeated Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin
– Leroy Brown beat Rufus R. Jones
– Texas Death Match: Angelo Mosca defeated Barry Windham

1984

Shelby, North Carolina:
– Angelo Mosca, Jr. defeated Iwan Koloff to win the NWA Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title

1985

St. Louis, Missouri:
– Marty Jannetty & Art Crews defeated Sheik Abdullah & Gary Royal
– Rufus R. Jones defeated The Outlaw
– Candi Divine pinned Diane Von Hoffman
– Bob Brown & Dick the Bruiser defeated Ken Timbs & Mr. Pogo
– Terry Funk defeated Wahoo McDaniel in a Texas Death Match
– Harley Race pinned Crusher Blackwell
– King Kong (Bruiser) Brody defeated Kamala by DQ
– Ric Flair pinned Kerry Von Erich to retain NWA World Title

1986

Milwaukee, Wisconsin:
– Sgt. Slaughter no contest AWA Champion Stan Hansen
– Jerry Blackwell beat Boris Zhukov
– Nick Bockwinkel beat Larry Zbyszko by countout
– Non Title: Nord The Barbarian & Mongolian Stomper beat AWA Tag Team Champions Curt Hennig & Scott Hall
– Buck Zumhofe beat Doug Somers

Singapore
– Jerry Lawler defeated Lars Anderson for the NWA Polynesian Wrestling Polynesian Pacific Heavyweight Title

1988

Memphis, Tennessee:
– Ricky Nelson beat Doctor of Rock #2
– Ron Harris beat Doctor of Rock #1
– Gary Young beat Don Harris
– Max Pain beat Billy Joe Travis
– Ken Wayne beat Teijo Khan via DQ
– Shawn Michaels drew Bill Dundee
– Scott Hall beat Jimmy Jack Funk
– Candi Divine beat Olympia
– Manny Fernandez & Jeff Jarrett beat Jimmy Jack Funk & Teijo Kahn
– Shawn Michaels & Marty Jannetty beat Bill Dundee & Jerry Lawler

1990

Salem, Oregon:
– Al Madril defeated Rex King for the NWA Pacific Northwest Television Title

1991

Dallas, Texas:
– Bill Dundee defeated Gary Young to win the vacant USWA Texas Title in a tournament final

Knoxville, Tennessee:
– Ricky Morton, Tommy Rich, & Norman defeated Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker, Lt. James Earl, & Dutch Mantel
– The Junkyard Dog pinned the Iron Sheik
– Brian Pillman pinned Big Cat
– WCW US Tag Team Champions Scott Steiner pinned Michael Hayes
– Tracy Smothers & Steve Armstrong defeated the Master Blasters
– Sting beat WCW World Champion Ric Flair via disqualification

1992

Annadale, Minnesota:
– Brad Rhenigans and Baron Von Raschke defeated The Punishers to win the PWA Tag Team Titles

Charleston, South Carolina:
– Big Josh pinned Tracy Smothers
– Richard Morton pinned Johnny B. Badd
– Ron Simmons pinned Diamond Dallas Page (sub. for the Diamond Studd)
– El Gigante defeated Cactus Jack (sub. for Big Van Vader)
– Dustin Rhodes & Barry Windham defeated Abdullah the Butcher (sub. for WCW TV Champion Steve Austin) & WCW Tag Team Champion Bobby Eaton
– WCW US Champion Rick Rude defeated Sting via reverse decision

1993

Memphis, Tennessee:
– Master of Terror #1 beat Tony DeNucci
– Jeff Gaylord beat Scott Campione
– Miss Texas & Sapphire beat Bert Prentice & Leslie Ballenger
– Ron & Don Harris beat Moondog Spot & Danny Davis
– Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett beat Brian Christopher & Mike Miller via DQ
– Ron and Don Harris defeated Jerry Lawler and Jeff Jarrett to win the USWA Tag Team Titles

1995

WCW Clash of Champions: Las Vegas, Nevada:
– WCW World Television Champion Arn Anderson (with Col. Robert Parker and Meng) pinned Johnny B. Badd to retain the title
– WCW World Tag Team Champions Harlem Heat (Booker T and Stevie Ray (with Sister Sherri)) defeated Stars-N-Stripes (Marcus Alexander
Bagwell and The Patriot) to retain the title
– Sting defeated Avalanche by submission
– WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hulk Hogan (with Jimmy Hart) and Randy Savage defeated The Butcher and Kevin Sullivan

1997

WCW Souled Out PPV: Cedar Rapids, Iowa:
– The Steiner Brothers (Rick and Scott Steiner) (WCW) defeated WCW World Tag Team Champions The Outsiders (Scott Hall and Kevin Nash) (nWo) to win the titles
– WCW Cruiserweight Champion Eddy Guerrero (WCW) defeated Syxx (nWo) in a Ladder match to retain the title
– WCW World Heavyweight Champion Hollywood Hulk Hogan (nWo) fought The Giant (WCW) to a no contest to retain the title

1998

Yokohama, Japan:
– Toshiaki Kawada and Akira Taue defeated Johnny Ace and Kenta Kobashi for the AJPW Unified World Tag Team titles

2000

Las Vegas, Nevada:
– Sid Vicious defeated Ron Harris and WCW World Heavyweight Champion Kevin Nash in a three-way steel cage match to win the title
– Lex Luger defeated Buff Bagwell by DQ

2004

WWE Royal Rumble: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
– Ric Flair & Batista defeated The Dudleys in a tables match to retain the RAW World Tag Titles
– WWF Champion Brock Lesnar defeated Bob Holly to retain the WWF World Title
– Raw Champion Triple H wrestled Shawn Michaels to a draw to retain the title
– Chris Benoit won the Royal Rumble

2009

WWE Royal Rumble: Detroit, Michigan:
– Randy Orton won the Royal Rumble
– Melina defeated Women’s Champion Beth Phoenix to win the title
– Edge defeated Jeff Hardy in a no DQ match to win the WWE Title
– John Cena defeated JBL to retain the World Title

2015

WWE Royal Rumble: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
– Cesaro and Tyson Kidd (with Adam Rose and Natalya) defeated The New Day (Big E and Kofi Kingston) (with Xavier Woods)
– The Ascension (Konnor and Viktor) defeated The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn and Road Dogg)
– The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) defeated Damien Mizdow and The Miz to retain the WWE Tag Team Championship
– The Bella Twins (Brie Bella and Nikki Bella) defeated Paige and Natalya
– Brock Lesnar defeated John Cena and Seth Rollins to retain the WWE World Title
– Roman Reigns won the Royal Rumble

2020

WWE When Worlds Collide: Houston, Texas:
– Finn Balor pinned Ilja Dragunov
– Jordan Devlin won the NXT Cruiserweight title in a four-way over Angel Garza, Isaiah Scott and Travis Banks
– Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano defeated Tyler Bate & Trent Seven
– Rhea Ripley retained the NXT Women’s title over Toni Storm
– Imperium (WALTER, Alexander Wolfe, Marcel Barthel & Fabian Aichner) defeated Undisputed Era (Adam Cole, Kyle O’Reilly, Roderick Strong & Bobby Fish)

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