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QUICK NEWS: Rhodes's new figure, next EVOLVE shows, new Pope doc (w/Video), new Muchnick & Mero books

Apr 26, 2013 - 12:00:42 AM
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Quick News 4/26

Storified by Pro Wrestling Torch· Thu, Apr 25 2013 23:44:16

(1) ESPN reports that Mattel will be releasing a Cody Rhodes Mustached action figure in August.

Mattel scores big with WWE action figuresAccording to NPD data, Mattel's line of miniature WWE wrestlers is the No. 1 action figure property in the U.S., beating out heavy hitter...
Rhodes to ESPN: "I did a head scan for Mattel, but I didn’t have the mustache back then. They’ll probably just draw the mustache on. You don’t need advanced technology for something so silly, but you never know - Mattel does some pretty advanced stuff. It’s pretty amazing how much the figures really look like us."

(2) DGUSA/Evolve has announced the next set of EVOLVE shows will take place May 30-June 2.

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EVOLVE 20 is scheduled for Thursday, May 30 in Orlando, Florida. EVOLVE 21 "will be confirmed soon." EVOLVE 22 is scheduled for Sunday, June 2 in Ybor City, Fla. Talent signed includes EVOLVE champion A.R. Fox, DGUSA champion Johnny Gargano, DGUSA tag champions the Young Bucks, Jon Davis, Chuck Taylor, and Tony Nese.

(3) The Pope's third YouTube episode includes a preview of a new D'Angelo Dinero-centered documentary.

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In the YouTube update, Dinero included the first part of the Cannes Films Festival-selected documentary by MBG Films, "Pope: Against All Odds." The clip focuses on Pope's feud with Samoa Joe in 2010.

(4) Wrestling author Irv Muchnick has announced plans for a new e-book titled, "JUSTICE DENIED: The Untold Story of Nancy Argentino’s Death in Jimmy '“Superfly' Snuka’s Motel Room."

Author Muchnick and Nancy Argentino Family to Publish Ebook, "JUSTICE DENIED," on 30th Anniversary of Jimmy Snuka Incident - Benefit For My Sisters' Place Women's Shelter " Concussion Inc. - Author Irvin MuchnickAPRIL 26 - Author and journalist Irvin Muchnick, in association with the surviving sisters and mother of Nancy Argentino - the 23-year-ol...
The book will document the mysterious death of the 23-year-old woman who died in 1983 while sharing a room with Jimmy Snuka. The book is in conjuction with the surviving family of Nancy Argentino and proceeds will benefit My Sisters's Place, which works to "end violence in intimate relationships and combat the effects of domestic violence on women and children."

(5) Former WWE/WCW wrestler Marc Mero has completed a new book titled, "How to be the Happiest Person on the Planet."

Corporate Speaker Marc Mero Teaches the True Meaning of HappinessAs the author of the new book "How to be the Happiest Person on the Planet" former WCW and WWE Wrestling Champion Marc Mero writes about ...
The book is described as: "An empowering memoir about Marc Mero's life - a life of tragedy and triumph. Throughout the book, Marc shares how he was able to transform heartbreaking events, like the loss of 30 friends and family members, into a positive attitude towards life, and teaches what he's found to be truly important."


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