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ETC. NEWS: Vader & former WWE Developmental son taking bookings, Godfather full-time again, more

Sep 26, 2013 - 10:36:45 AM
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By James Caldwell, PWTorch assistant editor

Etc. Newswire September 26

-- Industry Update: Former WWE/WCW star Big Van Vader (Leon White) is taking independent bookings through wrestling representative Bill Behrens. Vader's son, former WWE Developmental wrestler Jesse White (Jake Carter in WWE) is also available for bookings with Vader. [ LINK: More details at SBIBookings.com ]

-- Industry Update: Former WWE wrestler The Godfather is planning to return to full-time wrestling, according to a news release. Godfather is available for bookings through Joe DeFalco at lvfuturestars@yahoo.com .

Etc. Newswire September 25

-- Chris Jericho is scheduled for a promotional appearance in Houston on Saturday. Jericho, who is promoting his latest "Fozzy" tour, will be appearing at the Cactus Music store before performing with his band at the House of Blues on Saturday night.

-- Former Atlanta Falcons NFL player Quinn Ojinnaka, who goes by "Moose" Ojinnaka in pro wrestling, is headlining an independent show for Pro Wrestling Live! on Thursday, October 10 in Duluth, Georgia. Ojinnaka is attempting to make it to WWE following his NFL career. [ Event Details HERE at Facebook.com/PWLWrestling ]

-- ABC News released video of U.S. Senator Ted Cruz inserting a wrestling reference into his highly-publicized Congressional speech this week. Cruz, who addressed President Obama's "Obamacare" health care plan for 21 hours, equated a vote on the policy to "World Wrestling Federation."

Cruz's wrestling soundbyte: "It's wrestling matches where it's all rigged. The outcome is pre-determined. They know in advance who is going to win and lose. And it's all for show." [ Video URL: http://abcn.ws/1bci8iB ]




Etc. Newswire September 23

-- The NWA has announced Rob Conway vs. Byron Wilcott for the NWA World Title at their big "New Japan Invasion" show on October 18 in Houston. This is a re-match from over the weekend, where Wilcott got himself DQ'ed challenging Conway for the NWA Title. [ Announcement HERE ]

-- The NWA announced the addition of a new territory in Greensboro, N.C. on Monday. "NWA Greensboro" will begin running shows in late 2013 or early 2014, according to a news release. [ Details HERE ]

-- A press release was issued Monday announcing the official release of Lex Luger's new book, "Wrestling With the Devil," which chronicles Luger's rise, fall, and redemption both in pro wrestling and personally. Included is a foreword by Sting. [ LINK: Press Release HERE and Book Ordering info HERE at LexLugerBook.com ]

-- Ring of Honor star Eddie Edwards has been announced for NOAH's annual Global League singles tournament. The tournament runs October 19 through November 10. [ Full line-up HERE via PuroresuSpirit.com ]

-- Ring of Honor is returning to Texas in February 2014. ROH announced Monday they will return to San Antonio on February 8 for a live event. ROH has TV presence in San Antonio, which makes San Antonio ROH's top market in Texas. [ Announcement HERE at ROHWrestling.com ]

-- This week's episode of Justin Credible's "Pro Wrestling 101" YouTube series features a chat with Maria Kanellis about the challenges of being a female wrestler/valet/talent in the industry. Maria stresses finding what you're good at, accentuating that, and stretching to avoid injury. [ Video URL: http://youtu.be/kgdkvGlDIPs ]



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