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The International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame announced the following:
On Monday, February 20, 2023, the International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (IPWHF) will recognize Mr. Joseph Defino of Saugerties, New York, with the Rocky “Soulman” Johnson Medal of Mettle. A reception has been planned for friends and family members from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon at the museum on the 2nd floor of the Atrium of the MVP Arena, 51 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York, 12207. The attendees of this reception will help celebrate the contributions of Joe Defino to professional wrestling, education, community building, Hope Rocks, coaching, or any of his many philanthropic endeavors.
The Medal of Mettle is awarded to an individual who has demonstrated great tenacity as they confront and overcome obstacles while accomplishing their goals. The recipient is chosen with the input of the Johnson Family as a means to help honor former IPWHF Trustee, Rocky Johnson. Joe Defino, a friend and colleague of Rocky Johnson, will be enshrined into the International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame on February 20, 2023, as he is recognized with the Medal of Mettle.
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Xcite Wrestling announced the following:
Xcite Wrestling Presents our 11th Anniversary Weekend!
Night 1
Friday March 3, 2023
Live at The X in the Oakdale Commons
601 Harry L Dr, Johnson City, NY
Doors: 6 pm
Show: 7 pm
Bobby Fish & Sean Carr vs Mike Skyros & Jacoby Riddick
Xcite Heavyweight Title Match
Champion Kevin Bennett vs Bill Collier
Xcite International Title
Dante vs Vince Valor (Title Match)
Last Man Standing
Kaide vs Pat Sawyer
CXR vs Black & Yellow
Axel Lennox vs Markus Zeal
Plus Special Appearance by HC Loc
Night 2
Saturday March 4, 2023
Live at the X2 in the Arnot Mall
3300 Chambers Rd, Horseheads, NY
Doors: 6 pm
Show: 7 pm
Extreme Rules
HC Loc vs Rick Recon
LSG vs Bobby Fish
Xcite Heavyweight Title Match (If Bennett retains on Night 1)
Kevin Bennett vs Sean Carr vs Mike Skyros
Xcite Tag Team Title Match
Edge of Hope vs CXR
Xcite International Title Match (If Valor retains on Night 1)
Vince valor vs Cheech
Trevor Terry & Dante Drago vs Nick Ando & Cloudy
Former ECW Original and ROH Tag Team Champion HC Loc is now heading up the The Fighting Arts Pro Wrestling Institute and is located at the Horseheads location. For more details, click here.
For more information, visit xcitewrestling.com.
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