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In the News (Sun 19 May 13)

  
  Backyard Wrestling: The Sincerest Form of Flattery
While the fan-base for Professional Wrestling is wide and encompassing of all ages and races, the subject material and subsequent broadcasts are intended to target white, adolescent, males.
The end of Backyard wrestling matches is usually a result of the fact that Backyard wrestling matches rarely take on the simple and straightforward one-on-one match format that is seen so regularly in professional wrestling.
Backyard Wrestling: This is a general term for the practice of amateur "professional"-style wrestling conducted without formal training and without the limitations of a league.
www.vinniethevole.com /Backyardwrestling.htm   (8619 words)

  
 Manager (professional wrestling) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In professional wrestling, a manager is a character who is paired with a wrestler.
In the early years of pro wrestling, up until the mid 1990s, managers were very common because they served another purpose.
Their job was to cut promos on behalf of their clients who may not be as charismatic (or had gimmicks in which they had to be silent).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manager_(professional_wrestling)   (385 words)

  
 The History of Pro Wrestling
Beginning in the post-Civil War period, wrestling bouts were staged at country fairs or touring carnivals in “At Shows” (short for athletic shows), where wrestlers with costumes, nicknames, and fictionalized biographies would wrestle each other or accept challenges from all local comers (you may have seen this in a few cartoons).
Wrestling’s roots were so solidly embedded in the European culture that most of the first wave of great American wrestlers was made up of first-generation Americans of European descent, most from small-town America, and European immigrants - wrestlers such as Martin Burns, William Muldoon, Ernest Roeber, and Evan Lewis.
Wrestling sank back into oblivion until the 1980s, when promoter Vince McMahon found a way to use the media to his own advantage, and wrestling roared into its third golden age - one that it is still enjoying.
www.angelfire.com /hi/homeofwrestling/pwhistory.html   (4632 words)

  
 wikien.info: Main_Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Professional wrestling has accrued a considerable amount of slang, in-references and jargon.
Kayfabe, term used to describe the illusion (and up-keep of the illusion) that professional wrestling is not staged (i.e.
Valet, a female performer assigned to accompany a wrestler to the ring and put him over in interviews.
www.hostingciamca.com /index.php?title=Professional_wrestling_slang   (7638 words)

  
 CRZ.net [slash] Wrestling [slash] Guests [slash] Fairbanks
In doing this, the professional wrestling industry for the first time allowed a woman to become a major star without relying solely on her ability to tittilate young boys with shows of cleavage.
One formula which wrestling promotions tend to follow is that once a male character achieves a certain level of fan support, he is teamed with an attractive female valet, who encourages fans to cheer for him.
Joanie Laurer has not allowed professional wrestling, a traditionally male-exclusive occupation, to force her to renounce her femininity in favor of becoming a recognized talent.
slashwrestling.com /guests/fairbanks.html   (2603 words)

  
 Do You Have What It Takes?
Devastation University trains professional wrestlers (men and women), managers, referees and valets in all aspects of professional wrestling.
Unlike the majority of professional wrestling training centers, we are not going to fill your head with empty promises.
Above all, unlike most wrestling training centers, Devastation University is operated by wrestlers who have achieved success and continue to be active in the wrestling business.
mysite.verizon.net /vzeokvc6/devastationwrestling/id1.html   (591 words)

  
 ProWrestling.com - Your Ultimate Wrestling Source!
Pittsburgh Wrestling Academy’s instructors are more than qualified to offer instruction and their own expertise in the sport itself to the students of professional wrestling.
While many wrestling schools around the world can charge exorbitant fees and even at times “rip off“ its students, in addition to offering low-quality training or training that would never be used in a budding wrestler’s career, Pittsburgh Wrestling Academy provides a complete and rigorous training regimen, with a very long, outstanding record.
Pittsburgh Wrestling Academy is a school dedicated to creating both athletes and quality non-athletes of the wrestling world, which is the tradition and foundation the sport itself is built on.
www.prowrestling.com /news.php?id=1687/articles/columns   (1477 words)

  
 Victoria - WWE
February 10, 1971, San Bernardino, CA) is a professional wrestling valet and wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment on its RAW brand.
She debuted in the World Wrestling Federation as one of the Godfather's escorts.
She also wrestled in the Women's Division, becoming the WWE Women's Champion on November 17 at Survivor Series 2002.
wwe.mytopix.com /victoria   (206 words)

  
 Open Directory - Sports:Wrestling:Professional:Valets   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Those women that do wrestle a signifcant amount may be found in the Wrestlers category.
She was one of the first members of the Ravens Cheerleaders, and prior to joining WCW, Stacy worked as a model, and a physical therapist.
She is also known, in the wrestling world, as Miss Hancock.
dmoz.org /Sports/Wrestling/Professional/Valets/desc.html   (470 words)

  
 Women's Wrestling: An Appreciation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Women's wrestling was beginning to falter badly as the 80's drew to a close.
Martel was to be kept on in a memorable stint as Randy Savage's new valet, and placed in a series of confrontations with Miss Elizabeth.
Laurer's attention was firmly on wrestling with the guys; she was women's champion only once in her WWF tenure.
www.wrestling101.com /101/article/e2k/463   (2765 words)

  
 SLAM! Sports - Wrestling - The rich hobby of wrestling cards
Wrestling trading cards have been around for more than a century, and the recent announcement of a Topps-WWE collaboration gives collectors a new reason to celebrate.
Among these were memorabilia cards, which feature a swatch of material from a wrestling event, be it a competitor's trunks, a valet's ringside attire or the mat itself.
Among these was a 25-card set known as "Wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu." The set was created in 1913 by John Player and Sons, which was a division of the Imperial Tobacco Company of Britain and Ireland.
slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Wrestling/2005/09/21/1229101.html   (1001 words)

  
 Steve ("Stone Cold") Austin Biography - Biography.com
Professional wrestler, born Steve Anderson, on December 18, 1964, in Victoria, Texas.
In 1989, after developing a serious interest in professional wrestling, Williams joined a new wrestling school in Dallas.
In 1994, he tore his tricep while wrestling in Japan and was subsequently fired by WCW, a rejection he would not forget easily.
www.biography.com /search/article.jsp?aid=9542222   (499 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Missy Hyatt, First Lady of Wrestling: Books: Missy Hyatt,Charles Salzberg,Mark Goldblatt   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Missy Hyatt was professional wrestling's first character--the original sexy "socialite" sidekick whose trademark Gucci purse and tough-girl attitude made her the most loved--and the most hated--woman in wrestling.
Many of the wrestling fans "in the know" know about Missy's legendary promiscuity which the quotes on the back cover will allude to, but to be honest, the book is "relatively" clean and not the sleezy "kiss and tell all" book you'd think it would be.
Anyhow, reading Missy's personal and professional life in the lime light was fun, and also to read about the tragedies of losing her ex-husband and the relationship problems that she endured helped to see her as a real person who was learning from the depths of life which leads one to grow, develop, and mature.
www.amazon.com /Missy-Hyatt-First-Lady-Wrestling/dp/1550224980   (3225 words)

  
 Pro Wrestling Canada :: Full Roster
His expertise was recognized by the government of Manitoba in 2003 when it hired Marty to research and author the groundbreaking "Study of Safety in Professional Wrestling in Manitoba", the first examination into legislation that governs ring specifications, training and overall safe practices in wrestling.
A true disciple of the "Moondog" tradition in pro wrestling, this former powerlifting champion has become one of the cult heroes of indy wrestling.
Sweet Sarah has wrestled all over North America and Mexico, but when she is taking time off she likes to be by the side of Chi Chi Cruz giving him her full support as his Valet.
www.prowrestlingcanada.com /roster.php?s=24   (723 words)

  
 P.O.W. Professional Outlaw Wrestling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Luna Vachon is one of the greatest female personalities the the sport of professional wrestling has ever had.
She has been wrestling both male and females in Canada, Puerto Rico and mostly in the U.S. Luna not only graced the WWF but the two other top companies.
Luna was last in the WWF as a valet to her husband Gangrel.
www.pow-wrestling.com /bioluna.php   (137 words)

  
 Ten Questions With . . .   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Valentina is one of the hottest female valets on the east coast.
I've never liked or enjoyed anything more than wrestling, so when I was a senior in Highschool I decided that I was definately going to get into the business.
I was looking at a wrestling website and came across an article about the fund raiser JAP was having for the American Red Cross.
www.wrestlingclothesline.com /valentina.htm   (590 words)

  
 G.L.O.R.Y. Wrestling: Women's Wrestling News
This was not an easy decision for the PGWA, given the caliber of new talent which entered Professional Wrestling over the course of the last year.
Asked what attracted her to wrestling, she says, "The athleticism, the creativeness, and the talent and skills that you have to develop to be successful.
The PGWA feels that Venus will go far in Professional Wrestling, and that she will proudly uphold the classic traditions of the sport for years to come.
www.glorywrestling.com /WomensWrestlingNews/20040114_1617.asp   (649 words)

  
 The Women of Wrestling
Soon the valet, as she was called, began to take on more vital roles in a match.
She began as the valet for Hulk Hogan, her husband at the time, and as a valet/manager she became involved in some of his matches.
This was the start of one of the biggest rivalries in the industry of professional wrestling that still exists to this day.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/wwf_and_wcw_pro_wrestling/18531   (462 words)

  
 amy action women's wrestling
The American scene without the WWF / WWE offering women's wrestling appeared to be in a down phase for women's wrestling and a few of the women wrestlers packed their bags and and went to japan in hope of broadening their career prospects and better their skills.
Debbie Malenko was trained at the Malenko school of wrestling in Florida and originally went by the name Debbie Drake.Although not related to the Malenko family word was they allowed her to use the name to work in Japan because of her obvious talent.
Debbie got to wrestle most of the major joshi stars of the early 90s and was particularly known for her tag team partnership with Sakie Hasegawa.
www.amyaction.com /womenswrestlingamerica90s.html   (3728 words)

  
 Welcome to Dragon*Con!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The wrestler who likes to choke his chicken in the middle of the ring, the Chicken Man. He's going to be involved in a 3 way dance - that is, if the other 2 wrestlers can stand to watch his antic's in the ring.
If you have attended Dragon*Con professional wrestling before, then you know that Vordell is one of the best wrestlers that you will see in the squared circle.
Coming back to Dragon*Con professional wrestling.....Slim J and Azreal are going to take on Rain Man and Murder One in a Chain Match.
www.dragoncon.org /dc_events_wrestling.htm   (950 words)

  
 Professional Wrestling Online Museum - Spotlight on Missy Hyatt
Missy gained fame when she moved to World Championship Wrestling in 1990, working as a television commentator and often as a valet.
When a photograph of the scene was allegedly taped to a wall at the offices of the parent company of WCW, Missy filed suit for sexual harassment.
Since leaving WCW, Missy has worked as a commentator in the American Wrestling Federation and as a valet for the Sandman and Shane Douglas in Extreme Championship Wrestling.
www.wrestlingmuseum.com /pages/bios/missyhyatt2.html   (204 words)

  
 Independent Professional Wrestling of PA Archived News
The World Wrestling Council (PA) returns to prove something to the Independent Wrestling world with the way Professional Wrestling will be seen in the future...
World Xtreme Wrestling (WXW), out of Allentown and Hazelton, PA, has found great success with a new medium for presenting their wrestling to fans around the world.
World Xtreme Wrestling, owned and operated by WWF legend Afa the Wild Samoan, boasts some of the greatest indy talent in the world of professional wrestling today.
members.aol.com /indywrestlingpa/news_old.html   (1735 words)

  
 Warned.net - Wrestling Profile of Miss Elizabeth (Elizabeth Hulette)
Miss Elizabeth, ia a Former Professional Wrestling Manager and Valet from Kentucky, USA is better known as Miss Elizabeth (Elizabeth Hulette).
It was while working at wrestling matches that she met "Macho Man" Randy Savage, who she would marry in December 1984.
Elizabeth had her first major role in a wrestling angle, during Randy Savage's feud with George "The Animal" Steele in the World Wrestling Federation (Now World Wrestling Entertainment) during 1986.
www.warned.net /MissElizabeth.html   (793 words)

  
 SLAM! Sports - Wrestling - Surprises keep Montreal's NCW ticking
Rabid war of words and booking shows on the same dates are the usual ways for most of the federations in Québec, and until two years ago, a match involving wrestlers from a rival federation was taboo.
That's when one of the funniest spots in wrestling happened when Raz of the famous Twin Terrors, who was in the attendance as a fan, was so excited as Fouranov went through the table, that his chair collapsed exactly at the same time to get a huge response from the crowd.
This kind of co habitation was started by the Canadian Professional Wrestling last summer when they hosted Wrestlefest where a total of eight Quebec based federation sent their top two wrestlers to have a title match and was a huge success.
slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Wrestling/2005/01/17/901242.html   (1262 words)

  
 Valets Professional Wrestling Sports
Valet confidentialChicago Tribune, United States - Dec 7, 2006...
Association says the restaurant is responsible for contracting with professional valet companies...
Created by the professional snowboarder and gear designer Marc Frank Montoya and the hotelier...
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Sports/Wrestling/Professional/Valets   (213 words)

  
 Gulf South Wrestling, Inc. - TRAINING CENTER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
He knows what the "big time" is looking for, and has a strong desire to help those interested in a career in the professional ring.
GULF SOUTH WRESTLING has an experienced staff at our 3800 square foot TRAINING CENTER, located in the heart of mid-town Mobile, Alabama.
Be it wrestling, managing, valet, or as a referee, if a career in Professional Wrestling is your dream, our new GSW TRAINING CENTER may be just the place for you.
gulfsouthwrestling.com /training.html   (147 words)

  
 Professional Sports Valet Wrestling
Wrestling is an ancient physical combat sport in which two opponents attempt to control the other through grappling techniques without the use of striking.
Sports : Wrestling : Professional : Wrestlers : C : Chyna (4) The Ninth Wonder of the World, Chyna is the WWF's femme fatale.
In professional wrestling, a gimmick is slang that refers to a wrestler's on-screen personality.
www.gourenmorbihan.com /wrestling/Professional-Sports-Valet-Wrestling.html   (802 words)

  
 Jerry Lawler biography, information, news, links, pictures (pics) and products (WWE Wrestling)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
He is perhaps best known not for his considerable wrestling skills, but for a much-publicized feud with Andy Kaufman that was later revealed to be completely contrived ("a total work" in wrestling parlance).
A celebrated "grudge match" between the two at Memphis' Mid-South Coliseum represented a rare example of theatrical make-up blood actually being found in use at a pro wrestling event, since the match was being taped for an NBC television program documenting the rise in popularity of pro wrestling.
Lawler wanted to record a wrestling album with him singing and, since they had gone to school together, he called Hart and asked him to be a part of it.
www.popstarsplus.com /wrestling_men_jerrylawler.htm   (884 words)

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