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PWO TV Debut THIS Saturday night at 2 am, Encore Sunday night at 10pm on Sports Time Ohio!

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PWO TV Debut THIS Saturday night at 2 am, Encore Sunday night at 10pm on STO!
On October 20, Pro Wrestling Ohio, perhaps the most talked about new promotion in wrestling today, held its first live event and television taping at the
Lakewood Masonic Temple in Lakewood, Ohio just outside Cleveland, and to say it was a success may be an understatement. The event, from the opening bell
to the main event, was a fact-paced adrenaline-fueled showcase of what the PWO roster is capable of, complete with a raucous crowd of fans who came out
in mass to support the beginning of the PWO era. It was an absolutely electric atmosphere and the best part about it is… it was only the beginning.
For those of you that did not have the opportunity to join us at the live event, and for those who did who can’t wait to re-live the excitement, don’t
miss the much-anticipated debut broadcast of PWO on Sports Time Ohio on Saturday night, November 3 at 2:00 am! If you won't be awake at the late-night
hour, you can also catch Pro Wrestling Ohio in prime time, as a special replay of PWO will air this Sunday night, November 4 at 10:00 pm.
Sports Time Ohio is available NATIONWIDE to those with a satellite dish provider, as well as on cable television in over four million homes throughout Ohio
and surrounding states. For more information on how to see Sports Time Ohio in your area, see below.
Pro Wrestling Ohio promises to bring you 60 minutes of the most exciting, action packed, entertaining, and unpredictable professional wrestling action
you’ve ever seen. PWO will raise the bar like never before in Ohio, and present a product wrestling fans will appreciate and be proud of. The broadcast
will be hosted by esteemed play-by-play commentator Joe Dombrowski, alongside controversial color analyst Jamie Scott.
PWO’s DEBUT television broadcast on November 3 features the following:
“M-Dogg 20” Matt Cross vs. “Fabulous” John McChesney
Two of the fastest rising stars in independent wrestling today will meet one-on-one for the glory and recognition of being named the victor in Pro Wrestling
Ohio’s first ever main event. One athlete, Matt Cross, has been a staple of professional wrestling in the Cleveland area for years, and after his pay-per-view
debut with Ring of Honor just weeks ago, arguably the biggest star it has produced in the modern era. M-Dogg is a physical marvel, a former professional
gymnast, who brings a level of agility, balance, and quickness seen nowhere else in professional wrestling. He’s been dubbed the “Innovator of Aerial Insanity”,
for not only using, but perfecting, countless high-risk death-defying offensive moves. His rival John McChesney has also been on a meteoric rise, throughout
the tri-state area and beyond. The Fabulous One has captured championship gold throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, and has made his mark nationally
in memorable appearances on
WWE Raw, Smackdown, and TNA Impact. M-Dogg 20 and John McChesney will meet one-on-one on PWO’s debut broadcast November 3!
V Squared vs. Cut Throat Crew
The excitement and unpredictability doesn’t stop with the main event, as two of the area’s brightest, fastest, and most breathtaking tag teams will be on
display against one another. One team features an established commodity and a wildcard: Former tag champion Virus and his conspicuous tag partner: Virus
Grande? Virus Grande is a change from Virus‘ usual QA partner Unknown, currently out nursing an injury, but will these two masked marvels be on the same
page for their PWO debut? On the other side of the ring, very unorthodox and very unusual, but also very talented… The Cut Throat Crew. Their name really
says it all, as these athletes bring a very cutthroat, ruthless, and also very exciting style to the ring. Their intensity and mindset is an attitude not
seen since the days of angry bloodthirsty pirates patrolling the high seas. The Cut Throat Crew have used that pirate-esque lifestyle as the basis for
their careers, and it’s led to nothing but success. Will this gang of thieves be successful in their PWO debut or will V Squared put an end to their swashbuckling
ways?
Johnny Gargano vs. Gregory Iron
On August 5, 2007, Gregory Iron, the most inspirational athlete in Ohio, an athlete who has persevered through personal hardship and physical deformity
in the form of cerebral palsy to press on, grow stronger, and follow his dream of being a pro wrestler, almost saw his career and life itself come to an
abrupt and ugly end. A severe concussion following a brutal in-ring beating left Iron with bleeding in the brain and a future filled with uncertainty.
For over two months, Gregory Iron recovered, trained, and balked at the doctors who told him he had no choice but to retire. PWO’s debut broadcast is Gregory
Iron’s grand return to center stage, to do the one thing he’s dedicated his life to achieve… however, his return match pits him against one of the most
selfish, thoughtless, and most talented men on the roster, a very dangerous combination. That man is Johnny Gargano. A 20-year-old prodigy who has already
accomplished more than most athletes twice his senior, Gargano will no doubt do anything it takes to make his mark and become noticed in PWO, at the expense
of Gregory Iron’s well-being, career, or potentially his life. Will Gargano use Iron to make the ultimate statement or can Gregory Iron prove that that
which does not kill you only makes you stronger?
PLUS: The PWO debut of the unorthodox Hobo Joe, plus an appearance from Josh Prohibition, and more! Remember, the action gets underway at two special times:
PWO hits the airwaves for the first time this Saturday late-night at 2:00 am. However, for those that may not prefer the late-night hour, the show will
be rebroadcasted this Sunday night at 10:00 pm. That's two great opportunities to witness the launch of the most action-packed 60 minutes on television
today!
HOW TO GET SPORTS TIME OHIO IN YOUR AREA
Sports Time Ohio is available anywhere in the United States if you have a satellite dish provider. If you are a subscriber to DirecTV or Dish Network and
do NOT have Sports Time Ohio on your satellite package, and you would like to be a part of the PWO experience, call your satellite provider NOW and request
that Sports Time Ohio be added to your channel line-up! To find out if Sports Time Ohio is already available in your market, please follow the following
link:
http://www.sportstimeohio.com/affiliates.php

PWO NEXT LIVE EVENT & TELEVISION TAPING!
Westside Metals and Eastside Metals Corporation proudly presents the next live event for
Pro Wrestling Ohio: Saturday night, November 17! Doors open at 7 p.m., with a scheduled 7:30 p.m. belltime. This event emanates from the lavish Lakewood
Masonic Temple, located at 15300 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood, Ohio. This WILL be a television taping for Pro Wrestling Ohio on Sports Time Ohioso this is
your chance to be featured in millions of homes throughout the state of Ohio, and countless more on a nationwide basis on select systems. Be sure to bring
your signs, banners, and enthusiasm and help kick off the PWO era in style. Tickets are only $15 front row, $10 General Admission in advance, $12 GA the
day of the show. For more information PWO, please visit
www.pwowrestling.com
or
www.myspace.com/prowrestlingohio.
VISIT PWO ONLINE
Pro Wrestling Ohio’s official home on MySpace is
www.myspace.com/prowrestlingohio
. Be sure to stay posted to both sites for breaking news as it develops! PWO’s official website,
www.pwowrestling.com
launches soon!
PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION
Questions and comments on this press release, or requests for information on having your news site added to the list of recipients of this release, should
be directed to
iwcmc_dombrowski@yahoo.com


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What to expect on the 10/29 Raw

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Raw is tonight in Philadelphia and here is some of what we know.

  1. Randy Orton and Umaga Vs. HHH
  2. Diva Halloween Costume Battle Royal
  3. Hornswoggle Vs. Jonathan Coachman
  4. Winner of the 2007 Diva Search is announced.
  5. More in the sagas of Orton and Michaels and Cody Rhodes and Bob Holly


If more is made known, I'll have it.

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WWE 'Cyber Sunday 2007' Preview and Predictions

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Welcome to the combat Hooligans preview and predictions for WWE’s ‘Cyber Sunday’ 2007. The show where things are left in the hands of the fans, the people have the power to vote for one good stipulation or 1 of 2 not so good stipulations for each match.

Rey Mysterio Vs. Finlay
Stip Choices: Stretcher Match, Shilelagh on a pole or No DQ.
I’d say given the ending to the No Mercy bout, the fact No Dq matches are real common and the fact that Vince Russo doesn’t have time to vote 100,000 times a day for the pole match means we’re getting the stretcher match.
As for the winner, really they could get sympathy for another gimmick match down the road by having Finlay obliterate Rey but somehow I don’t think that’s in the cards.
Winner: Rey Mysterio

U.S. Championship Match: Matt Hardy Vs. MVP
Stip Choices: Boxing Match, Wrestling Match or MMA match
I don’t care what happens on this show as long as MMA match is victorious. I can’t wait for Michael Cole to explain that MVP is using pound and ground. Matt Hardy is going in to this match injured so why not work with it? I say have MVP beat him to a bloody mess.
Winner: MVP

Umaga Vs. Triple H
Stip Choices: First Blood, Street Fight, or Steel cage match
This match is a showcase of 2 truths. The first is that when given as a choice, Steel Cage will always rule. Second, when given a match Hunter will pretty much always win.
Winner: HHH

ECW Championship Match: CM Punk Vs.
Choices: John Morrison, The Miz, Big Daddy V
I fear if Morrison is the pick he’s going over. I fear if V is the pick the match will suck and I fear if Miz is the pick Euan’s swearing will break the internet. I predict that Big Daddy V gets the vote because the people are kind of tired of Punk Vs. Morrison.
However, I don’t see Big Daddy V winning the title here so that’s good news for the CM Punk fans.
Winner: CM Punk

World Heavyweight Championship: Undertaker Vs. Batista
Referee Choices: Steve Austin, Mick Foley or JBL
Gee, I wonder which of those 3 men will be the most popular with voters? The real question is what does it matter who the special ref is, it isn’t like either Austin or Foley have current issues with either guy and it isn’t like anybody cares about what JBL has to say.
As for who wins, I just don’t think that the belt is going back to Undertaker just yet. I think something screwy goes down, possibly interference from Edge and that Taker is cost the belt. Oh, and somebody gets a stunner.
Winner: Batista

WWE Championship Match: Randy Orton Vs.
Choices: Ken Kennedy, Jeff Hardy or Shawn Michaels
I think that Kennedy has absolute 0 hope of winning. I believe also that Jeff Hardy has a better chance of winning than some people realize. In the end though, as much as I’d like to see Hardy win if for no other reason than it would at least be different and we could possibly see Michaels against Kennedy and watch to see if Michaels has a meltdown, ultimately I think HBK gets the vote.
In the match though, I see Orton doing some heelish things and retaining the title.
Winner: randyOrton

Bonus prediction: Jeff Hardy will wrestle and defeat Ken Kennedy on this show.

There you have it, the Cyber Sunday rundown. I’m not watching this but Euan will be around for all of your swearing and cursing and offensive needs.

If you want to see the rest of the staff’s picks or make your own: click here


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Tonight on 'Inside MMA'

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Get all the week's news from the hottest MMA show On TV!
Inside MMA"Inside MMA" airs tonight, October 26, at 9:30 ET. Only on HDNet.

Be sure to tune in this week for:

* A complete recap of Randy Couture's press conference, shown yesterday on HDNet.
* A complete recap of Fedor Emelianenko's press conference, held Monday.
* For a preview of tonight's episode, click here



Tonight, your hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten are joined by:

* Chris "The Polish Hammer" Horodecki - Undefeated IFL Lightweight
* Vladimir "The Janitor" Matyushenko -Former IFC Heavyweight Champion and Current IFL Light Heavyweight
* Donovan Craig - FIGHT! Magazine editor-in-chief




Remember...
The second part of HDNet Fights: Initiation Night airs tonight at 10 ET, immediately following "Inside MMA."

Due to the success of the first card, HDNet Fights is planning its sophomore event for December 15 at the American Airlines Center!

Keep up with our Web site as we add fighters and make this event even better than the first.

Visit www.hdnetfights.com for updated info.

And for more information about Randy Couture, please visit: www.xtremecouture.tv

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PWO First TV Taping a Success, TV Debut on 11/3!

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PWO FIRST TV TAPING A SUCCESS; TV DEBUT ON 11/3!
This past Saturday night, Pro Wrestling Ohio, perhaps the most talked about new promotion in wrestling today, held its first live event and television taping
at the Lakewood Masonic Temple in Lakewood, Ohio just outside Cleveland, and to say it was a success may be an understatement. The event, from the opening
bell to the main event, was a fact-paced adrenaline-fueled showcase of what the PWO roster is capable of, complete with a raucous crowd of fans who came
out in mass to support the beginning of the PWO era. It was an absolutely electric atmosphere and the best part about it is… it was only the beginning.

For those of you that did not have the opportunity to join us this past Saturday, and for those who did who can’t wait to re-live the excitement, don’t
miss the much-anticipated debut broadcast of PWO on Sports Time Ohio on Saturday night, November 3 at midnight! For details on how to get Sports Time
Ohio, see below.
Pro Wrestling Ohio promises to bring you 60 minutes of the most exciting, action packed, entertaining, and unpredictable professional wrestling action you’ve
ever seen. PWO will raise the bar like never before in Ohio, and present a product wrestling fans will appreciate and be proud of. The broadcast will be
hosted by esteemed play-by-play commentator Joe Dombrowski, alongside controversial color analyst Jamie Scott.
PWO’s DEBUT television broadcast on November 3 features the following:
“M-Dogg 20” Matt Cross vs. “Fabulous” John McChesney
Two of the fastest rising stars in independent wrestling today will meet one-on-one for the glory and recognition of being named the victor in Pro Wrestling
Ohio’s first ever main event. One athlete, Matt Cross, has been a staple of professional wrestling in the Cleveland area for years, and after his pay-per-view
debut with Ring of Honor just weeks ago, arguably the biggest star it has produced in the modern era. M-Dogg is a physical marvel, a former professional
gymnast, who brings a level of agility, balance, and quickness seen nowhere else in professional wrestling. He’s been dubbed the “Innovator of Aerial Insanity”,
for not only using, but perfecting, countless high-risk death-defying offensive moves. His rival John McChesney has also been on a meteoric rise, throughout
the tri-state area and beyond. The Fabulous One has captured championship gold throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, and has made his mark nationally
in memorable appearances on WWE Raw, Smackdown, and TNA Impact. M-Dogg 20 and John McChesney will meet one-on-one on PWO’s debut broadcast November 3!
V Squared vs. Cut Throat Crew
The excitement and unpredictability doesn’t stop with the main event, as two of the area’s brightest, fastest, and most breathtaking tag teams will be
on display against one another. One team features an established commodity and a wildcard: Former tag champion Virus and his conspicuous tag partner: Virus
Grande? Virus Grande is a change from Virus‘ usual QA partner Unknown, currently out nursing an injury, but will these two masked marvels be on the same
page for their PWO debut? On the other side of the ring, very unorthodox and very unusual, but also very talented… The Cut Throat Crew. Their name really
says it all, as these athletes bring a very cutthroat, ruthless, and also very exciting style to the ring. Their intensity and mindset is an attitude not
seen since the days of angry bloodthirsty pirates patrolling the high seas. The Cut Throat Crew have used that pirate-esque lifestyle as the basis for
their careers, and it’s led to nothing but success. Will this gang of thieves be successful in their PWO debut or will V Squared put an end to their swashbuckling
ways?
Johnny Gargano vs. Gregory Iron
On August 5, 2007, Gregory Iron, the most inspirational athlete in Ohio, an athlete who has persevered through personal hardship and physical deformity
in the form of cerebral palsy to press on, grow stronger, and follow his dream of being a pro wrestler, almost saw his career and life itself come to an
abrupt and ugly end. A severe concussion following a brutal in-ring beating left Iron with bleeding in the brain and a future filled with uncertainty.
For over two months, Gregory Iron recovered, trained, and balked at the doctors who told him he had no choice but to retire. PWO’s debut broadcast is Gregory
Iron’s grand return to center stage, to do the one thing he’s dedicated his life to achieve… however, his return match pits him against one of the most
selfish, thoughtless, and most talented men on the roster, a very dangerous combination. That man is Johnny Gargano. A 20-year-old prodigy who has already
accomplished more than most athletes twice his senior, Gargano will no doubt do anything it takes to make his mark and become noticed in PWO, at the expense
of Gregory Iron’s well-being, career, or potentially his life. Will Gargano use Iron to make the ultimate statement or can Gregory Iron prove that that
which does not kill you only makes you stronger?
PLUS: The PWO debut of the unorthodox Hobo Joe, plus an appearance from Josh Prohibition, and more!
HOW TO GET SPORTS TIME OHIO IN YOUR AREA
If you are a subscriber to DirecTV or Dish Network and do NOT have Sports Time Ohio on your satellite package, and you would like to be a part of the PWO
experience, call your satellite provider NOW and request that Sports Time Ohio be added to your channel line-up! To find out if Sports Time Ohio is already
available in your market, please follow the following link:
http://www.sportstimeohio.com/affiliates.php

PWO NEXT LIVE EVENT & TELEVISION TAPING!
Westside Metals and Eastside Metals Corporation proudly presents the next live event for
Pro Wrestling Ohio: Saturday night, November 17! Doors open at 7 p.m., with a scheduled 7:30 p.m. belltime. This event emanates from the lavish Lakewood
Masonic Temple, located at 15300 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood, Ohio. This WILL be a television taping for Pro Wrestling Ohio on Sports Time Ohio so this is
your chance to be featured in millions of homes throughout the state of Ohio, and countless more on a nationwide basis on select systems. Be sure to bring
your signs, banners, and enthusiasm and help kick off the PWO era in style. Tickets are only $15 front row, $10 General Admission in advance, $12 GA the
day of the show. For more information PWO, please visit
www.pwowrestling.com
or
www.myspace.com/prowrestlingohio.
VISIT PWO ONLINE
Pro Wrestling Ohio’s official home on MySpace is
www.myspace.com/prowrestlingohio
. Be sure to stay posted to both sites for breaking news as it develops! PWO’s official website,
www.pwowrestling.com
launches soon!
PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION
Questions and comments on this press release, or requests for information on having your news site added to the list of recipients of this release, should
be directed to
iwcmc_dombrowski@yahoo.com

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This Week on NECW TV: Antonio Thomas, Bobby Fish, Locke Defends TV Title & more!

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As we get ready for this Saturday's FIGHTS & FRIGHTS at the National Guard Armory in Quincy this Saturday night, we have an all new, jam-packed episode
of NECW TV on line now!

We kick it off with one the great starts in NECW history, also a former WWE star in Antonio "The Promise" Thomas. Antonio has been sporting a new (or perhaps
old) attitude, as he looks to get back in the thick of title contention. He faces the third generation star, "Rocket" Fred Curry in an action packed battle.

"The Infamous" Bobby Fish hell bent on getting his revenge on "Die Hard" Eddie Edwards, who broke his ankle last June. Edwards proves elusive this week,
but Fish has another challenge thrown at him courtesy of manager, Sean Gorman.

Our TV main event is a championship match, as NECW Television Champion, "The Real Deal" Brandon Locke faces another massive challenge in Big Max Bauer.

This episode is now available for viewing or download. Visit
NECW.TV
to watch the original weekly wrestling TV program produced especially for the Internet - always available free, on demand and worldwide!

To learn more about NECW and NECW.TV, visit our website at
http://www.NECWwrestling.com .


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Preview for Episode 13 of the Combat Hooligans Show

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Casey and Euan are back this week to talk about random things in the world of combat sports and in a random order to boot.
Discussion of Cyber Sunday and the stipulations we each want to see, plus the highlights of TNA's Bound for Glory and the lowlights of the iMPACTs that followed it.
Talk of other major Wrestling and MMA news plus a revealing Question and Answers segment with Art Shimko.


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UFC 77 'Hostile Territory' Preview and Predictions

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This UFC 77 ‘Hostile Territory’ preview is going to be shorter than is typical for me. The fact is that I’ve been busy as all hell the past couple of days working on site related things which I’ll wager most people won’t even appreciate if they even notice at all but which will make the site better.

Lightweight Bout:
Matt "The Real One" Grice: 25, 5'8, 155, 9-1-0
Vs.
Jason Black: 34, 5'8, 155, 22-3-1
I know nothing about either guy really accept they both lost in their UFC debuts. Black is the heavy favorite so I’ll pick him to win because I’m tired.
Winner: Jason Black

Welterweight Bout:
Forrest "The Meat Cleaver" Petz: 31, 5'10, 170, 19-4-0
Vs.
"The People’s Warrior" Josh Burkman: 27, 5'10, 170, 19-4-0
I seem to always under rate Forrest Petz for some reason. Maybe it’s the Meat Cleaver thing. Anyway, both these guys are talented and both could use the win. Burkman’s competition of late has been better, he lost to Karo Parisyan in his last bout while Petz defeated Luigi Fiorvanti last time out. I’ll take Burkman but it is a tough one.
Winner: Josh Burkman

Middleweight Bout:
Demian Maia: 29, 6'0, 185, 6-0-0
Vs.
Ryan Jensen: 29, 5'10, 185, 11-2-0
I again know nothing about either guy really, Maia is making his debut while Jensen is coming off a loss to Thales Leites. I’m picking Maia to win because his name is cooler.
Winner: Demian Maia

Lightweight Bout:
Jorge Gurgel: 30, 5'9, 155, 14-2-0
Vs.
Alvin "Kid" Robinson: 24, 5'8, 155, 9-2-0
Gurgel is coming off a win over Diego Saraiva at UFC 73 while Robinson is coming off a loss to Kenny Florian. At 0-1 in the UFC Robinson definitely needs a win but unfortunately for him Gurgel is a real tough out. I’m picking Gurgel to take this.
Winner: Jorge Gurgel

Middleweight Bout:
Jason "The Athlete" MacDonald: 31, 6'3, 185, 19-8-0
Vs.
Yushin Okami: 25, 6'2, 185, 21-4-0
The winner of this fight could get a title shot which is kind of sad since Rich Franklin beat both of these guys earlier this year. Okami lost to Franklin his last time out while MacDonald, a Franklin victim at UFC 68, defeated Rory Singer at UFC 72.
MacDonald is more of an exciting fighter while Okami is less so but wins way more than he loses and nearly tapped Franklin in round 3 at UFC 72. I’ll go with Okami if only because while MacDonald does well against members of the Ultimate Fighter, it is only cast members he beats and Okami never was one of those.
Winner: Yushin Okami

Middleweight Bout:
Kalib Starnes: 32, 6'1, 185, 10-1-1
Vs.
Alan "The Talent" Belcher: 22, 6'2, 185, 10-3-0
I picked Belcher on the little preview show Euan and I did, so I’m sticking with that here.
Winner: Alan Belcher

Light Heavyweight Bout:
Eric "Ravishing Red" Schafer: 29, 6'3, 205, 9-2-2
Vs.
"American Psycho" Stephan Bonnar: 30, 6'3, 205, 13-3-0
Picked Bonnar on the show, sticking with my choice. I’m really exhausted, maybe even moreso when I recorded that show that’s why it is just easier for me to tell you to listen to it.
Winner: Stephan Bonnar

Heavyweight Bout:
Brandon "The Truth" Vera: 29, 6'2, 223, 8-0-0
Vs.
Tim "The Mainie-ac" Sylvia: 31, 6'8, 255, 25-3-0
Welcome back to the UFC Brandon Vera. He gets a tough opponent in the former champ in his first match back. I am not nearly as down on Tim Sylvia as my friend Euan but as I’ve mentioned several times I am a pretty big fan of Brandon Vera. I think both men have something to prove which is why I actually expect this to be a pretty entertaining brawl. I think it all comes down to Sylvia’s reach. If Vera can close the distance and not allow himself to take many big shots then he should be in good shape to win.
Winner: Brandon Vera

Middleweight Championship Bout:
Rich "Ace" Franklin: 32, 6'1, 185, 24-2-0
Vs.
Anderson "The Spider" Silva: 33, 6'0, 185, 19-4-0
Lots of intrigue in this fight. How will Anderson Silva handle being so roundly hated? Is Anderson Silva still in Franklin’s head after last years beating? Can Franklin resist the temptation to stand with him and take this to the ground? Honestly, I’ve thought about this a lot and while I’m not as automatic on this as Euan, Euan tends to make more extreme statements on fights than I, we both give this one to Silva. He’s on a role and I’m not picking against him this time after looking so bad the last time I did it.
Winner: Anderson Silva

Well there you have it, a very quick preview. I’ll remind everyone that Art Shimko will have live UFC 77 coverage tomorrow on the site so you’ll want to be around for that and Art can provide in his picks the time he’ll ramp up his coverage but for sure it will be at 10:00 PM ET.
Speaking of others picks, you can read the rest of the staff’s picks and make your own right here



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An Update from HDNet Fights

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Check Out The Hottest MMA Show On TV! Inside MMA airs tonight, October 19, at 9:30 ET. Only on HDNet.

Watch for the latest MMA news, highlights, rankings and more.

Tonight , your hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten are joined by:

  • Benji Radach - MMA Fighter
  • Alex Schoenauer - MMA Fighter
  • Josh Gross - Sherdog Editor


In case you missed it... HDNet Fights premiered on Saturday, October 13 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.

In the main event, Erik Paulson defeated Jeff Ford at 1:44 in Round 1 via tapout.

HDNet will air HDNet Fights: Initiation Night in two parts. The first debuts tonight at 10 ET. The second part will air October 26.

Due to the success of the first card, HDNet Fights is planning its sophomore event for December 15 at the AAC!

Keep up with our Web site as we add fighters and make this event even better than the first.

Visit
www.hdnetfights.com
for updated info.

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Preview for Episode 12 of the Combat Hooligans Show

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Tonight, Art and Euan and myself were joined by Sam Caplan who founded 5 Ounces of Pain.com and is led writer for ProElite for a show so massive it will be available in 2 parts.

Topics discussed include but are not limited to...

  • Randy Couture's UFC departure and what is at the center of the whole thing.
  • The future of the belt and prospects of Brandon Vera.
  • The December and February cards in the UFC.
  • The Middleweight division and its lack of depth in the UFC.
  • The depth of the Welterweight division, the future of Jake Shields and how that ties to the WEC.
  • The state of the Ultimate Fighter and why it needs tobe fixed and how.
  • WEC plans for 2008.
  • ProElite's signing Kimbo Slice, Nick Diaz and reality TV venture.
  • The introduction of different weight classes.
  • A look at Gina Carano in the Women's division, comparisons to Hulk Hogan and John Cena are made.
  • ProElite purchasing other promotions and why it is being done.
  • The situation with the IFL and the world Grand Prix.
  • Bodog talk on the future of the company.
  • Legalization of MMA in Pennsylvania and what that could mean for New York.
  • Plus a little background on Sam and his start in the industry.


Sam was very giving with his time and we sincerely thank him for that, and Euan Art and I all feel this is our best show to date.

The show will be up on Wednesday according to Euan.


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Aleksander Emelianenko Highlights Special "Bodog Fight: Clash of the Nations" Episode

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For Immediate Release
October 15 , 2007

He may be Fedor's "little brother", but when it comes to fighting, Aleksander Emelianenko is creating a big stir of his own.

With a mixed martial arts record of 9-3 the 253-pound Russian Red Devil has emerged from the shadow of his famous sibling to take his own place among the
sport's best heavyweights.

See for yourself, Tuesday, October 16 at 11 p.m. / 10 p.m. Central when Emelianenko squares off against 340-pound American Eric "Big" Pele (10-2) in a
super-heavyweight match that threatened to melt the walls of the famed ICE Palace in St Petersburg, Russia.

The bout, which originally aired on pay-per-view last April, will be re-broadcast free on the ION Television Network (and The Fight Network in Canada)
in a special episode featuring bouts from Bodog Fight: Clash of the Nations.
Aleks vs. Eric "Big" Pele

A light-heavyweight bout between Canada's Bill "The Butcher" Mahood (14-5-1) and American Steve Steinbeiss (1-0) will serve as the appetizer before the
main course. Can "The Butcher" tenderize his opponent? Tune in and find out!

Next week, don't miss the final chapter in the special Bodog Fight: Clash of the Nations series, with Steve's brother Ray Steinbeiss
taking on Russian Dmitry Samoilov, and Aleks' brother Fedor Emelianenko (24-1) facing 2000 Olympic silver medalist Matt "The Law" Lindland (20-4).


The 230-pound Fedor, widely regarded as the world's number-one ranked heavyweight, appears in front of his Russian comrades (including Russian President
Vladimir Putin) for the first time in this landmark event - an absolute "must see" for any fight fan.

Can't catch the action on ION Television (or The Fight Network in Canada)? All episodes of the Bodog Fight series are available worldwide through streaming
video at
bodoglife.net .

Bodog Fight: The Complete First Series is now available on DVD. The four-disk set more than ten hours of non-stop action and a ton of extra features, including
fighter commentary, new behind the scenes footage and six never-before-seen fights. Plus, get a bonus limited edition CD featuring tracks from Bodog Music
artists. Available now at better retailers everywhere and online at
bodoglife.net/store .

About Bodog Fight

Since its inception in 2006,
Bodog Fight
has become one of the heavy-hitters in the world of mixed martial arts. Created by billionaire entertainment mogul and longtime MMA enthusiast, Calvin
Ayre, Bodog Television's Bodog Fight series offers viewers a unique combination of action and allure from exotic locations throughout the world. Bodog
Fight can be viewed in 100 million homes across North America and around the world on Bodog TV. Some of Bodog Television's other programs include: a poker
lifestyle and reality show, Calvin Ayre Wild Card Poker; and an international million-dollar band search competition, Bodog Battle. For more information,
contact Media Relations at 1-866-892-3371, or
fightpr@bodoglife.net
. BODOG is a registered trademark of Bodog Entertainment Group.


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TNA Wrestling's 'Bound for Glory 2007' Preview and Predictions

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Welcome to the big preview and predictions column for this Sunday’s bound for Glory event. This is it, the big show, the signature event, TNA’s Wrestlemania. Well, now we know what Wrestlemania would feel like if it were booked by TNA.
If you like stipulation matches and matches with illogical build then this is the show for you because we’ve got plenty of the first and no shortage on the second. Lets run this card down and see what we’re dealing with at Bound for Glory 2007.

Ultimate X Match:
Triple X Vs. The Latin American Xchange
Ok, as near as I can figure it here is the build for this match. Both Triple X and LAX have X in their name and are thus qualified to be in Ultimate X because we’re required by law to have an Ultimate X match on this show.
The 2 teams have had minimal interaction save for being on opposite sides of an 8-man tag on the 2 hour debut of iMPACT. Really, this match is just on the show to have a good match on the show. I ordinarly don’t object to that sort of thing but the few fans TNA does have are in to both of these teams and would like to see some attention paid to them.
This will open the show and it is a risk because there is potential that nothing else on the card will be able to top it. Really, picking a winner here doesn’t matter because it isn’t as though either team will advance past this point but I’m going to take LAX.
Winners: LAX Homicide and Hernandez

Fight for the Right - 16 man Reverse Battle Royal for Future Title shot
Alex Shelley, Chris Sabin, Jimmy Rave, Lance Hoyt, Eric Young, Petey Williams, Robert Roode, James Storm, Chris Harris, Kazarian, Junior Fatu + others
TBA
Yes, it is back, the worst gimmick match I have ever seen and the reason I’m recapping this show. Hey, if TNA is going to book it, I am going to be there to make fun of it. As a tease, during the show, I will reveal my top 10 needed reverse gimmick match ideas.
An explanation of the rules since we’re not going to get one from TNA. All 16 men fight on the floor. The first 4 men to make it in to the ring will then fight with the man scoring the winning pin getting the future title shot. Why we couldn’t just pick 4 guys and have them wrestle for the title, I don’t know but it likely has to do with the need to get everyone on this show. I expect that Sonjay Dutt, VKM and maybe Sharkboy are 4 of the five remaining participants.
You can eliminate Shelley and Sabin because people like them so it isn’t going to happen. Eliminate Eric Young and Petey Williams because who cares? Eliminate Kaz and Robert Roode because they seem to be off in their own deal. Really, Junior Fatu, Chris Harris and James Storm are the only viable choices of the one’s we know so far. Well, the Chris Harris push stalled out over the summer, James Storm and Kurt Angle are both heels and Junior Fatu used to wrestle in WWE. Only way it is one of the mystery dudes is if one of those is RVD. Oh, and if Jeff Jarrett returns in the reverse battle royal I’ll laugh my ass off and he’ll win, thus ending the laughter.
Winner: Junior Fatu

Monster's Ball Match:
Raven Vs. Rhino Vs. Black Rain Vs. Abyss
Well, this match is different because this will have all of the blood and weapons and such. I’ll give TNA credit for this much at least they have the 4 best possible guys on the roster in this kind of match, well 3 and Black Rain who is useless at everything. Judas Mesias was supposed to be in this match but his injury in Mexico had to scratch those plans for the time being. I see Abyss as being the only viable winner. Rhino gains nothing with a win and loses nothing with a loss. Raven is way past the point of interesting and Black Rain is so useless that he’s practically guaranteed to go over just because of that fact.
I’ll go with my pick though and say Abyss goes over even after taking a big bump of some kind.
Winner: Abyss

Tables Match:
The Steiner Brothers Vs. Team 3-D
I cared about the first meeting between these 2 teams but don’t really care so much about the rematch. Way to build up a feud, TNA! Steiners won the first go-round so I’ll say Team 3-D does some cheating to even things up and prepare us for another wacky stipulation match in the future.
Winners: Team 3-D

TNA Women's Championship Match - 10 woman gauntlet
Gail Kim, Amazon Kong, Angel Williams, Shelley Martinez, Talia Madison, ODB, Christy Hemme, Jackie Moore, Ms. Brooks, Roxie Laveaux (earned the right to
enter the match last)
I know that Amazing Kong has signed a TNA deal. I don’t know what kind of deal the other 4 women are under, so it will either be Kong or 1 of the original Knockouts. I think that Kong winning the title and being set up as the monster for the other women to try and conquer would be the most interesting story. Plus, she’s already got a victory over my beloved Gail.
Winner: Amazing Kong

There must be a Winner: Matt Morgan as special Enforcer
Christian Cage Vs. Samoa Joe
I love matches that must have a winner because it implies that all other matches must not have a winner. What the company is going to do here is so obvious everyone but the announcers can see it coming. Christian will get all up in Morgan’s business, Morgan will punk him out and Joe will get the win. Thus Christian can say he only lost because it was 2 on 1 and as another bonus, Joe gains nothing from the win. Everyone loses which is standard opporating procedure in TNA.
Winner: Samoa Joe

TNA World X-division Championship:
Christopher Daniels Vs. Black Machismo Jay Lethal
Believe it or not, this match actually has a couple of months build behind it and even more amazing is that it kind of makes sense. Lethal pinned Daniels in a tag match at Hard Justice while Daniels was #1 contender for the X-title. So Lethal took Daniels’ place as top contender and then beat Kurt Angle to win the belt. Then, Daniels pinned Lethal in a non-title match.
TNA has screwed up bad when it comes to Jay Lethal. They didn’t even need an hour to start ruining any momentum he might have gained by beating Angle when he was punked out like a random jobber by Samoa Joe later in the show. Then he lost to Daniels on the next week’s iMPACT and then he and Sonjay were beaten down by Team 3-D on the 2 hour debut. Yeah, this guy is the X-division champion. Reportedly, Kurt Angle hasn’t been happy with the way Jay Lethal has been treated and maybe that’s what caused him to go on a drunk driving excursion.
As for who wins, who cares? Daniels has no defined character and Lethal has been made to look like a joke. Lethal’s last title reign only lasted a week so he’s already got that bested.
Winner: Black Machismo Jay Lethal

TNA World Tag Team Championship Match:
AJ Styles and Tomko Vs. Ron 'The Truth' Killings and Pacman Jones
So help me in an odd sort of way, Team Pacman is growing on me. Pacman Jones’ is the worst interview ever but he’s so bad I end up being entertained.
The trouble is that you can only do what they’ve done with him for so long before people catch on and people are catching on. So as funny as I find it to watch them do everything possible for him to avoid contact, I’m afraid my amusement is coming to an end.
I think it is time for the belts to go to Styles and Tomko. Plus, I think they can then annoy Christian by pointing out that they have belts and he does not.
Winner: AJ Styles and Tomko

TNA World Heavyweight Championship Match:
Sting Vs. Kurt Angle
So get the logic of this match. Kurt Angle tells Karen to pretend that Sting slapped her so that Kurt has an excuse to go in to a rage and go after Sting’s own family. Kurt Angle is hoping that this will make Sting mad enough that he’ll revert to the Sting of old for the PPV and be at his very best.
So wouldn’t Angle attacking Sting’s son without any false motivation have accomplished the same goal. I mean the reason for the attack was already bogus so why do we even need a bogus reason in the first place when no reason at all would’ve theoretically accomplished the same thing.
As for who is going to win. Well, seeing as how Kurt was arrested for drunk driving and TNA has a strict drug policy, he should probably do the job. However, given that the previous line is a bunch of shit and given that Sting is unlikely to sign for another year in TNA, the drunken champion will probably retain.
The more interesting question, and not by much, is whether or not Kevin Nash costs Sting the bout as I theorized in my iMPACT coverage. Sting said to Nash that he was losing his edge and in Vince Russo’s world those comments are always a hint of something to come. So, since the buzz has been a Nash return to the ring, why not get it started here? Plus, talk has been of maybe Waltman and Hall coming in because TNA isn’t 1997 enough as it is so why not say that the whole thing was foreshadowed the whole time even if it really wasn’t so?
Winner: Kurt Angle

Despite my better judgement and mainly due to the fact I can make fun of a reverse battle royal, I’ll have live coverage of this show as it happens.

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Pro Wrestling Ohio on October 20: M-Dogg Matt Cross vs. John McChesney!

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PRO WRESTLING OHIO ANNOUNCES MAIN EVENT: M-DOGG 20 vs. JOHN McCHESNEY
Westside Metals and Eastside Metals Corporation proudly presents the debut live event for Pro Wrestling Ohio: Saturday night, October 20! Doors open at
7 p.m., with a scheduled 7:30 p.m. belltime. This event emanates from the lavish Lakewood Masonic Temple, located at 15300 Detroit Ave. in Lakewood, Ohio.
This WILL be the very first television taping for Pro Wrestling Ohio on Sports Time Ohio so this is your chance to be featured in millions of homes throughout
the state of Ohio, and countless more on a nationwide basis on select systems. Be sure to bring your signs, banners, and enthusiasm and help kick off the
PWO era in style. Tickets are only $15 front row, $10 General Admission in advance, $12 GA the day of the show. For more information on October 20 and
PWO, please visit
www.pwowrestling.com
or
www.myspace.com/prowrestlingohio.
Officials have worked around the clock over the past week to finalize a great card for PWO’s debut show featuring a diverse mixture of stars of all shapes,
sizes, and backgrounds. Just some of the major names and matches scheduled to appear include…
“M-Dogg 20” Matt Cross vs. “Fabulous” John McChesney
Two of the fastest rising stars in independent wrestling today will meet one-on-one for the glory and recognition of being named the victor in Pro Wrestling
Ohio’s first ever main event. One athlete, Matt Cross, has been a staple of professional wrestling in the Cleveland area for years, and after his pay-per-view
debut with Ring of Honor just weeks ago, arguably the biggest star it has produced in the modern era. M-Dogg is a physical marvel, a former professional
gymnast, who brings a level of agility, balance, and quickness seen nowhere else in professional wrestling. He’s been dubbed the “Innovator of Aerial Insanity”,
for not only using, but perfecting, countless high-risk death-defying offensive moves. His rival John McChesney has also been on a meteoric rise, throughout
the tri-state area and beyond. The Fabulous One has captured championship gold throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York, and has made his mark nationally
in memorable appearances on WWE Raw, Smackdown, and TNA Impact. M-Dogg 20 and John McChesney will meet one-on-one on October 20 and the only place to see
it is Pro Wrestling Ohio!
QA vs. Cut Throat Crew
The excitement and unpredictability doesn’t stop with the main event, as two of the area’s brightest, fastest, and most breathtaking tag teams will be
on display against one another. QA, consisting of Virus & Unknown, are very familiar to fans who have followed professional wrestling on Sports Time Ohio.
These mysterious masked marvels have made their mark in the area before, capturing tag team gold, but have been aggressively trying to make it back to
the top of the mountain in recent months. A victory here would set them atop of PWO’s blossoming tag team division. On the other side of the ring, very
unorthodox and very unusual, but also very talented… The Cut Throat Crew. Their name really says it all, as these athletes bring a very cutthroat, ruthless,
and also very exciting style to the ring. Their intensity and mindset is an attitude not seen since the days of angry bloodthirsty pirates patrolling the
high seas. The Cut Throat Crew have used that pirate-esque lifestyle as the basis for their careers, and it’s led to nothing but success. Will this gang
of thieves be successful in their PWO debut or will QA put an end to their swashbuckling ways?
Johnny Gargano vs. Gregory Iron
On August 5, 2007, Gregory Iron, the most inspirational athlete in Ohio, an athlete who has persevered through personal harship and physical deformity
in the form of cerebral palsy to press on, grow stronger, and follow his dream of being a pro wrestler, almost saw his career and life itself come to an
abrupt and ugly end. A severe concussion following a brutal in-ring beating left Iron with bleeding in the brain and a future filled with uncertainty.
For over two months, Gregory Iron recovered, trained, and balked at the doctors who told him he had no choice but to retire. October 20 is Gregory Iron’s
grand return to center stage, to do the one thing he’s dedicated his life to achieve… however, his return match pits him against one of the most selfish,
thoughtless, and most talented men on the roster, a very dangerous combination. That man is Johnny Gargano. A 20-year-old prodigy who has already accomplished
more than most athletes twice his senior, Gargano will no doubt do anything it takes to make his mark and become noticed in PWO, at the expense of Gregory
Iron’s well-being, career, or potentially his life. Will Gargano use Iron to make the ultimate statement or can Gregory Iron prove that that which does
not kill you only makes you stronger?
All this plus MUCH MUCH more! Also scheduled for action on October 20….
Josh Prohibition: The obnoxious and opinionated running buddy of Johnny Gargano, Josh has in recent years become among the most hated men in the state of
Ohio. But everything he says, is almost always backed up in the ring. We’ve seen Josh overcome opponents of all styles, including recent wins over men
such as Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin.
Jason Bane: The 6’8” 300+ behemoth is one of the most intimidating physical presences anywhere. The man who recently made Chris Masters back away from
him in fear on a recent episode of WWE Smackdown has conquered promotions in Cleveland before, and looks to make PWO his next home base of dominance.
Marion Fontaine: The “Mega Star” may not be much of a physical intimidation, but this young upstart has the skill and determination to go a long way. Rumors
say Fontaine has been searching for that one missing piece to the puzzle of his career… and has allegedly found it in the form of a manager he’s set to
unveil on October 20.
Matthew Justice: Another of PWO’s young lions, Matthew Justice is ready to get serious and hit the next level of his career. Justice has been scouring the
world of both professional wrestling, and other forms of combat sports as well, in search of the right tag team partner. What will Justice uncover? We
will find out October 20!
Hobo Joe: He’s not flashy, he’s not good looking, he may not have had all his shots, but you have to be a tough individual to survive on the mean streets
of Cleveland every night. Hobo Joe is a fighter by nature, can absorb tremendous amounts of punishment, and he asked PWO officials if they could spare
a few quarters so he can buy a cup of coffee. He’ll have to earn those quarters the hard way at the Lakewood Masonic Temple October 20.
All that and much more action, excitement, and tons of surprises you’ll have to be there to experience. You will see THREE weeks of television in one night
for one low ticket price on October 20, and its guaranteed to be a night of unpredictable fun. Don’t miss your chance to be on the ground floor of the
PWO movement. Don’t miss your chance to say you’ve been there since the start. Experience the evolution of professional wrestling in Cleveland, Ohio. On
Saturday night, October 20, experience the evolution of Pro Wrestling Ohio!
PRO WRESTLING OHIO ON SPORTS TIME OHIO
Yes, it’s PWO on STO as professional wrestling WILL make an imminent return to the official home of the Cleveland Indians, Sports Time Ohio! Sports Time
Ohio is available to millions of homes in the state of Ohio, and is also available nationwide as part of the DirecTV and Dish Network sports packages.

Pro Wrestling Ohio promises to bring you 60 minutes of the most exciting, action packed, entertaining, and unpredictable professional wrestling action
you’ve ever seen. PWO will raise the bar like never before in Ohio, and present a product wrestling fans will appreciate and be proud of.
The debut broadcast of Pro Wrestling Ohio on Sports Time Ohio will be Saturday night November 3 at 12:00 midnight, with replays scheduled to air throughout
the week. The broadcast will be hosted by play-by-play commentator Joe Dombrowski, the voice of professional wrestling in Ohio and Pennsylvania, as well
as color analyst Jamie Scott, whose candid and controversial remarks make him one of the most infamous personalities behind the mic today.
HOW TO GET SPORTS TIME OHIO IN YOUR AREA
If you are a subscriber to DirecTV or Dish Network and do NOT have Sports Time Ohio on your satellite package, and you would like to be a part of the PWO
experience, call your satellite provider NOW and request that Sports Time Ohio be added to your channel line-up! To find out if Sports Time Ohio is already
available in your market, please follow the following link:
http://www.sportstimeohio.com/affiliates.php
VISIT PWO ONLINE
The official online home of Pro Wrestling Ohio is
www.pwowrestling.com. Pro Wrestling Ohio’s official home on MySpace is
www.myspace.com/prowrestlingohio
. Be sure to stay posted to both sites for breaking news as it develops!
PRESS RELEASE INFORMATION
Questions and comments on this press release, or requests for information on having your news site added to the list of recipients of this release, should
be directed to
iwcmc_dombrowski@yahoo.com

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Preview for Episode 11 of the Combat Hooligans Show

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There's not a lot happening in the combat sports world but we talk about it anyway. We have a new WWE champion, raw ratings are not pretty, upcoming UFC bouts, Joe Scarola, RoH and TNA talk.

We've also got Art going all Dana White on Euan and Euan talks his new job.

Recap of our site poll and the worst celebrity endorsement for a product ever.

Yeah, there's not much but what there is is on the combat hooligans show which you'll hopefully be able to hear on Wednesday.

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WWE 'No Mercy 2007' Preview and Predictions

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Welcome to the official preview for WWE’s ‘No Mercy’ 2007 which takes place this Sunday in Chicago. This card was to feature a Last Man Standing Match between John Cena and Randy Orton for the WWE Championship but life has a funny way of changing plans some time.
This show, due in part to Cena’s injury, and also to the Save_Us_222 deal that has been airing on WWE programming has more intrigue behind it than most of the other WWE Pay Per View offerings this year.
Lets break this one open and see what kind of juices spill out. No coin this month, and really it is for the best.

  1. World Tag Team Championship Match: Undertaker and Kane Vs. Matt Hardy and MVP/C
    I say this in every preview for a WWE show but the Hardy/MVP dynamic is still the most entertaining thing on any of the WWE programs. The thing with Deuce and Domino would appear to have run its coarse for the time being, and so why not kick things up a notch by re-entering the Brothers of Destruction?
    This match feels like something they set up to accomplish the goal of furthering the Hardy/MVP story but also to get undertaker on to a Pay Per View. I think the way they should go with it is play up the fact that the Brothers are a bad news matchup for 2 guys who don’t get along. Then I’d have MVP/Hardy win somehow with both taking credit for getting the job done and fracturing things that much more. No way Taker gets pinned though so if this happens Kane does the job. I’m ok with that myself.
    Winners: Matt Hardy and MVP

  2. WWE Women’s Championship Match: Beth Phoenix Vs. Candice Michelle/C
    Beth is getting the approval of Ric Gillespie which must mean she is secretly, or perhaps openly a man. Candice has held the title longer than most people thought she would but really what more can you do with her as champion? Of course, it isn’t as though the WWE has a lot of female faces to challenge Beth but they can put Candice in the challenger role for a PPV or 2 before resorting to Mickey James or trying to turn Melina. It feels like a title switch.
    Winner: Beth Phoenix

  3. Fit Finlay Vs. Rey Mysterio
    Remember Rey’s much hyped return at SummerSlam? Yeah me neither and the reason is that feels like ages ago. The way he’s been treated lately, you’d almost think they had snuck the World Championship back on him while nobody was looking. I’ve got nothing against Finlay and this should be a good match, but this whole program is cold. Of course, that’s true of Rey in general and he’s only been back for a little over a month.
    I think Rey needs the win here. Whether he gets the win or not is not up to me to decide. I’ll go with him winning, but really a Finlay win would mean a Rey job and that would certainly not surprise me.
    Winner: Rey Mysterio

  4. ECW Championship Match: Big Daddy V Vs. CM Punk/C
    So they have a chase for the championship. It starts out with Kevin Thorn, Stevie Richards, Tommy Dreamer and Elijah Burke. Richards was eliminated in a 4-way, Thorn in a 3-way the next week and this past Tuesday Dreamer beat Burke to earn the shot. Then something very fat happened and Big Daddy V ate his way in to the match instead. Well, you knew the Big guy was going to get the title shot eventually cause they’re building him up for bigger things.
    Honestly, a Big Daddy V title win because I honestly don’t think they like CM Punk all that much. However, there is a way they can protect V without Punk losing and that is for Morrison to interfere in the match causing the DQ. That actually sets up a 3-way that could lead to a fun stipulation at Cyber Sunday. So, I say Morrison attacks Punk which gives him the DQ win and we go from there. One more comment on Big Daddy V. I’m glad it is iMPACT and not ECW going to HD in 2008 because V shirtless in HD is not something that anyone should want to see.
    Winner: CM Punk

  5. Save_us_222: Everyone, or at least more people than usual are talking about what this could be. It seems that this angle has really caught on over the past couple of weeks with the internet crowd. I’m not sure the typical Raw viewer gives 1 bit of crap about it but I’m prepared to be convinced otherwise.
    It is generating enough buzz that you wonder if they don’t try to drag it out past this show. All signs point to this being connected to the return of Chris Jericho. As we discussed on Episode 9 of the Combat Hooligans audio show, Jericho’s return is welcome but really won’t change much of anything. It isn’t as though a throng of fans are not watching WWE only because Jericho isn’t around.

  6. Umaga Vs. Triple H
    Umaga is back from suspension, otherwise known as a Wellness Policy mandated vacation. He’s coming back to face the guy who in storyline put him out and that is the one and only Triple H. Here’s how I see this one going. Vince McMahon and Carlito help to screw over the Game costing him the match but then after the match he does some fustigating to remind everyone that he’s still awesome.
    Winner: Umaga via shenanigans

  7. World Heavyweight Championship Match: The Great Khali Vs. Batista/C – Punjabi Prison
    Yay, Punjabi Prison is making its return. I don’t even know how to explain this other than there’s basically 4 doors, one in each side of the cage. Periodically one swings open and you’ve got a certain amount of time to exit before it closes and is unable to be opened the remainder of the match. There’s 2 layers of this cage and the goal is to escape from both to win. I’m not sure on all of the details but that’s the match to the best of my understanding.
    This is not going to be pretty. Some people I know were happy to see this match return because it is an interesting concept. I told them that it also had Undertaker and Big Show last time and now it has none of those. Khali and Batista do not work well together and this has ugly written all over it. It also has a Batista retaining the title written all over it.
    Winner: Batista

  8. WWE Championship Match: …
    I actually think it is kind of a mistake to declare a champion will be crowned on this show. A tournament or something like that could be used to really make a guy, kind of like Survivor Series 1998. However, this is the company of lost opportunities so lets just work under the assumption that somehow they crown a champion Sunday. Who will it be?
    Mr. Kennedy – Maybe it is just me, but this guy still seems to be in the doghouse for that whole lying about Steroids thing.
    Triple H – Seems too obvious of a choice, but if he does lose to Umaga and not immediately get his heat back, this becomes a greater possibility.
    Chris Jericho – Hey, I give him a better chance of seeing the WWE Championship now than I did before John Cena got hurt.
    Undertaker – Just to put that last nail in the coffin of Smackdown.
    Val Venis – Give the people what they want!!!
    Randy Orton – Vince is high on the guy lately, he’s given credit for the Cena injury and if you don’t give him the belt, then you might as well write can’t win the big one on his forehead and call him a choker. I see the benefits of putting the title on Orton, claiming he did the deed of injuring Cena and I’d keep the belt on him until Cena returns and make some big money. It seems too logical for it to happen but we’ll still go with it anyway.
    New WWE Champion: Randy Orton


I’m not exactly sure how this show will be covered by our site. Euan is contemplating ordering it as part of an order 2 get 1 free special involving No Mercy, Survivor Series and Armageddon. If he orders it, you’ll have live coverage. If not, who knows?
Of course, if you are out there and want to cover pay per views or submit any columns to this site, email us at staff@combat-hooligans.com

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Don't Miss The Hottest MMA Show On TV!

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"Inside MMA" airs tonight, October 5, at 9:30 ET. Only on HDNet.

Tonight's "Inside MMA" features:

* An Iraq war veteran who now does his fighting in the cage.
* In "Fight Club," we'll visit a popular training center.
* Highlights of matches from arouond the country.
* An updated "MMA Insider" rankings.


This week, your hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten are joined by:

* Dan Henderson - Pride Middleweight Champion
* Josh Barnett - Former UFC Heavyweight Champion
* Ken Pavia - MMA Agent



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Preview for episode 10 of the combat Hooligans show

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We recorded a 90 minute episode yesterday with about 20 minutes worth of actual content.

We talked the Cena injury, Hulk Hogan as American Gladiators host and the new AG event involving Nick.
More on TNA and why it sucks balls, and a recap of episode 2 of the Ultimate Fighter.
Also in maybe the best moment in show history, Art Shimko does a live running commentary of a "Manswers" video on Youtube.
All that is spread out over 90 minutes and seriously if you listen past the hour mark, ask yourself why.

We were joined by Wade Wallenstein until his cell phone died. Also, I finally recorded an intro that horrified both Art and Euan to the point it was turned in to a blooper.

This show would've been very uneventful had Cena not gotten hurt.

The show will be posted when it is posted.

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Ken Kennedy returns to Raw tonight against...

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John Cena, I think that Cena guy has a belt or something.

Also on the show we've got the man with 3 H's Vs. Vince McMahon, who I believe has some management job with WWE.

Plus, the WWE says Randy Orton won't be at Raw tonight. We'll see if what they say is true, cause they've also said things in the past like "Our wellness policy is effective".

Tonight is the final Raw before No Mercy.

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Don't Miss The Hottest MMA Show On TV! Inside MMA

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" airs tonight, September 28, at 9:30 ET. Only on HDNet.

Tonight's "Inside MMA" features:

  • A special feature on Shane Carwin.
  • A visit to Duke Roufus' MMA Academy in Milwaukee, WI.
  • Highlights of matches from arouond the country.
  • An updated "MMA Insider" ranking.


This week, your hosts Kenny Rice and Bas Rutten are joined by:
  • "Big" John McCarthy
  • Kimbo Slice
  • Chris Bruno


News from HDNet Fights...
HDNet Fights has just added UFC Veteran Drew Fickett to an already action packed card for its event on October 13!

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Preview for Episode 9 of the Combat-Hooligans.com show: The lost Episode!!!

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Tonight, Art and I with no Euan got together for the Combat Hooligans show.

We talked about the PWU show that Art attended on Saturday. Highlights included one flaw with the way the matches were structured, who was there both announced and as surprises, and Art meeting 2 of the attractions.

Then we move to talk of EXC's Uprising. I run down the 5 match results, comment on each. We talk about the Mauro Ranallo 25 CM comment which was a hot button issue for some and why it didn't need to be. The question of a double standard for men and women in terms of what they are allowed to say and or hear is addressed.

We talk about the Gina Carano post fight comments that should've gotten more attention than they did.

We discussed whether or not fighters who fail drug tests are morons and why they are or aren't. We talk about the issue of drug test failures and whether or not it is the same as the argument for legalizing Marijuana.

We discussed the WWE Pay Per View and last night's Raw and Triple H killing the tag division.

Talk briefly of TNA's move to 2 hours and why longer wrestling matches won't fix the problem.

We run down this week's coverage, from Art for Fight Night 11, Euan for Cage Rage 23 and myself for UFC 76 plus Art back again with Chikara.

We do some plugging for our friends Karl Stern Ric Gillespie and some of the sites who have Featured our show recaps and Live event coverage lately

It was just over an hour long and made for a great show. So how do you listen?

You can't because Pamela is on her period and refused to do her job. OJ Simpson has been notified of the problem and will get right on it.

So we hope you've enjoyed reading about an awesome podcast lost to the black hole of time.

Suck it, Pamela!

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