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MVP has been pulled from this Friday's House of Hardcore debut in Australia. I'm not sure exactly what the issue is as of this writing, but it was announced he will not be appearing and they are working on a substitute. The event is almost sold out with only standing room remaining and is expected to draw 1,100. It will be the promotion's first Australian event.
Cody Rhodes will get to cross another name off his list as he'll face Jushin Liger for the first time for Northeast Wrestling on 8/28 in Bethany, CT. For ticket information, visit www.NortheastWrestling.com.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be having a Wrestling Legends night tomorrow with Kevin Nash, Kurt Angle, Tito Santana, The Nasty Boys and Booker T appearing. For complete details, visit pirates.com/legends.
The Josh Gross book on the infamous Muhammad Ali vs. Antonio Inoki fight was officially released today and can be ordered at this link. I'll have an audio review of the book this Saturday (the 30th anniversary of the fight) for Elite subscribers.
AIW in Cleveland announced the reunion of Derrick Bateman and Maxine from NXT aka TNA's EC3 and Karina from Lucha Underground as they will be appearing together on the promotion's 7/22 return to Cleveland against Johnny Gargano & Candice Larae.
Speaking of Larae, she suffered a broken nose over the weekend while working for RONIN in Florida. Our best to her on a speedy recovery.
The following press release was issued today:
SECOND ANNUAL INGLES / EBLEN HEADLOCK ON HUNGER FOOD DRIVE FEATURES WWE HALL of FAMERS TO HELP BATTLE CHILDHOOD HUNGER IN WNC JUNE 29TH
(Asheville, NC) On Wednesday, June 29th World Wrestling Entertainment Superstars and Hall of Fame Members will join Ingles Markets and Eblen Charities for the Second Annual Headlock on Hunger Food Drive to benefit the Ingles / Eblen Food for Thought Program sponsored by Ingles Markets, iHeart Media, the Asheville Citizen-Times, and Eblen Charities to help ensure that no student in our community faces the school day with hunger.
The hall of fame broadcaster and former World Wrestling Entertainment Executive Vice-President and current Fox Sports commentator Jim Ross, and former world wrestling champion and WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Garvin will be at the event collecting food and donations for Headlock on Hunger at the Ingles on Tunnel Road. The event will run from 4:30 AM to 7 PM.
Jim Ross will be appearing from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Jimmy Garvin will be appearing from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
“We are excited and most grateful to Ingles, their vendors once again, as well as Jim, and Jimmy join us for Headlock on Hunger, not only lending their name but their time and effort to touch so many children and continue our fight against children’s hunger in our community” states Bill Murdock, executive director of Eblen Charities.
"I am honored to be a part of the Headlock on Hunger team and serve as the national chairman,” adds Jim Ross, “as there is nothing more important or rewarding than to help feed a child in need. Hunger will be pinned."
In addition many of Ingles vendors are joining the fight by generously donating their products to make sure all students will not have to face hunger. Those who have already donated to Headlock on Hunger include: Alliance Sales Inc., Jel Sert Company, Advantage Solutions, Acosta, Nissin Foods, P & G (Proctor and Gamble), Stoneridge, Royal Ridge Fruits, Sunsweet Growers, Organic Valley, Cooperative Organic Prairie, Barilla and ConAgra.
An outgrowth of the Ingles / Eblen Food for Thought Program and the Arby’s / Eblen Joyfull Holidays at Home, Headlock on Hunger brings together public, private, and sports organizations to help provide meals for students who may not have enough to eat at home during the extended holiday breaks from school as well as snacks for students in primary, elementary schools as well as students in after school programs whose parents cannot afford to purchase them for their children.
Jim Ross will also be appearing at various Ingles in our area on Thursday, June 30 and Friday July 1st meeting fans, signing autographs and bottles of his barbeque sauce, chipotle catsup, and his Main Event Mustard.
Jim Ross’ Ingles appearances:
June 30th
10 AM to 12 PM - Leicester Highway (Store 62)
1-3 PM Canton (Store 55)
4-6 PM Hendersonville Rd (Store 130)
July 1st
10 AM – 12 PM Enka / Candler (Store 134)
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