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National Wrestling League / HOUSE of PAIN Wrestling Federation

5-9-08 - Issue # 463
"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is...the NWL/HOUSE of PAIN Wrestling Federation!"

NWL President, HoPWF Commissioner, LLC:
Dick Caricofe HqNWL@aol.com
NWL Instructor/Booker, HoPWF President/Booker, LLC; NWL WEEKLY Newsletter Writer/Editor:
John Rambo JRamboNWL@aol.com
NWL/HoPWF Webmasters:
Bob Fowle BobNWL@adelphia.net
Micki Davey MickiNWL@aol.com
NWL/HoPWF Legal Advisor:
J. Gregory Hannigan
NWL/HoPWF Official website:
www.NWLwrestling.com

     Hello, and welcome to this week's NWL WEEKLY Newsletter. If you're looking for all the latest news pertaining to the National Wrestling League, HOUSE of PAIN Wrestling Federation and the Superior Pro Wrestling Training Center, you've come to the right place! The HoPWF returned to the 157th MPC National Guard Armory in Martinsburg, WV, last Saturday, May 3, 2008, with an exciting pro wrestling and karate event. I would like to thank Sgt. Taup and our fans for their continued support. The NWL/HoPWF will be returning to the 157th MPC National Guard Armory this Fall.
     The HoPWF returns to the Allstar Karate & Kickboxing Gym in Chambersburg, PA, tomorrow Saturday, May 10, 2008, with an exciting pro wrestling and karate event. The show will feature John Rambo, 6th degree blackbelt Master Mike Bolding, 3rd degree blackbelt Mister Jimmy Smith, Wildman Robbie Paige, Pretty Boy Chris Cline and all the stars of the NWL/HoPWF. All seats for this event are $15.00. Fans can reserve seats by calling 301-797-0627 or emailing JRamboNWL@aol.com. Tickets can be reserved today and paid for the night of the event. Bell time is scheduled for 7:00PM.
     We're only a week away from the huge weekend of events in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, PA. On Sunday, May 18, 2008, the NWL/HoPWF will be hosting a fundraising event for the McGuire Memorial Home at Robert's Roadside Inn in Bridgewater, PA. Some of the biggest names in professional wrestling have signed on to perform at the NWL/HoPWF "Wrestle With The Stars" event. This show is receiving an incredible amount of advertising, including daily radio spots on the very popular Froggy Radio network that stretches throughout Pennsylvania and parts of West Virgina, Maryland and Ohio. The Beaver County Times has been running full page color ads in their Sunday issues and reporter Scott Pady will have a front page full length feature about the event in their newspaper next week. The show will feature WWE Hall of Fame stars Mr. USA Tony Atlas and Luscious Johnny Valiant, former WWE star Dominic DeNucci, former WWE star Wild Samoan Headshrinker Samu, former WWE star Doink the Clown, former NWA star John Rambo, the Midgets, Ladies Pay-Per-View superstar AmyLee, Hollywood silver screen sci-fi star Conrad Brooks, former Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier, former Pittsburgh Pirate Manny Sangien, former Pirate and Fox Sports announcer Chris Peters plus other Steelers, Pirates and Penguins, Pittsburgh, PA, Boxing Promoter & Trainer Tom Yankello, and IBF Boxing Champion Monty Meza-Clay, along with other boxers from Tom Yankello's stable of fighters, and other local celebrities. Former Super Bowl ring holder Dan Rains, of the 1985 Chicago Bears, has also been signed on for this event which is expected to have a total of 5 Super Bowl ring holders, 5 World Series ring holders and 2 Stanley Cup ring holders in attendance. To top it all off, there will be a special attraction "30 Man Over the Top Rope Battle Royal" main event featuring football players from Geneva College. Speaking of the college football players, one of the team's star players will be traveling down to the NWL's SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN next week for a crash course in pro wrestling. We also have some discounted rooms available at a local motel in the area if any fans are looking for a place to stay Saturday evening. Just drop me an email or call the SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN. For more information about this event, check out our special event website located at NWL/HoPWF "Wrestle With The Stars" - Bridgewater, PA. The wrestling show will have 10 matches on the official card that is guaranteed to be a very fun and exciting time for all fans. On Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the very same location as the pro wrestling show, we'll be having a special "Meet & Greet" followed by another exciting performance of "An Evening with Johnny Valiant." This is guaranteed to be a very exciting weekend of events for any pro wrestling fan in the Pittsburgh area as well as any fans who want to make the trek to Bridgewater, PA, to see the show. Everyone at the NWL/HoPWF would like to thank Mark Winter for bringing us on board this year for what promises to definitely be the biggest indy pro wrestling fundraiser event to hit the area. 100% of the proceeds will go to the McQuire Memorial Home. Golden Circle Ringside seats are $30.00, Ringside seats are $20.00 and General Admission B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Chair) seats are $10.00. This will be an outdoor "covered" event and will take place rain or shine. Fans from Maryland can contact John Rambo at JRamboNWL@aol.com or call 301-797-0627 for ticket reservations. Fans in Pennsylvania can click on the Show Poster link for ticket purchases or reservations. Fans can view the actual show poster for this event by clicking on the link NWL/HoPWF Wrestle With The Stars - Bridgewater, PA, Show Poster.
     Film-maker Pete Nickolas, who shot the excellent TV special on the NWL's SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN and John Rambo, is entering the documentary in a film festival in the Washington, DC, area this month. The special is also airing on TV in a couple counties in the Baltimore area this month. Pete and his crew are making plans to return to the NWL/HOUSE of PAIN to shoot part 2 of the documentary on Saturday, May 31st. This time he will follow Extremely Cocky's Rocky & Vinnie Dicola during their daily routine at their pizza shop, as well as Mr. V.I.P. Viper at his day job. Then Pete will film them training to prepare for a big match on June 7th at the Apollo Theater in Martinsburg, WV. I'll be sure to keep everyone posted about this exciting new project in the works.
     The HoPWF is scheduled to make it's return to the historic Apollo Civic Theater in Martinsburg, WV, on Saturday, June 7, 2008. This will be our first event at the Apollo this year and we're all looking forward to performing on the big stage. Stage seats will be $15.00 and General Admission seating will be $10.00. Fans can reserve seats today and pay the day of the event. Contact John Rambo at JRamboNWL@aol.com or call 301-797-0627 for ticket reservations.
     The HoPWF will be back in action at the Lion's Club Community Center in McConnellsburg, PA, on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Bell time for this event is 7:30PM. Tickets are $15.00 for ringside seats and $10.00 for General Admission bleacher seating. Fans can reserve seats today and pay for them the night of the event. Contact JRamboNWL@aol.com or call 301-797-0627 for ticket reservations.
     That wraps up this week's introduction to the NWL WEEKLY Newsletter, except for our history lesson. On May 9, 1930, for the first time ever, a starting gate was used to start a Triple Crown race. The gate was rolled into place at the Preakness at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, MD. Gallant Fox, the winner, had no problem with the new contraption. Prior to that time, this horse race began from a standing start at the start/finish line with the drop of a flag. The Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing consists of three races for three-year-old thoroughbred horses. Winning all three of these thoroughbred horse races is considered the greatest accomplishment of a thoroughbred racehorse. In recent years, the Triple Crown has become a very rare achievement, with most horses specializing in a limited range of distances. In the United States, the Triple Crown consists of the Kentucky Derby, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky; the Preakness Stakes, at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland; and the Belmont Stakes, at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. The Triple Crown starts with the Kentucky Derby on the first Saturday of May. The Preakness follows two weeks later. The Belmont Stakes is five weeks after the Kentucky Derby in early June. In the U.S., the term "Triple Crown" is the usual reference for these three horse races unless another sport is specified. In 1930, Gallant Fox won all three important races, and sportswriter Charles Hatton brought the phrase "Triple Crown" into the American lexicon. In the more-than-125-year history of the U.S. events, only 11 horses have ever won the U.S. Triple Crown; none since 1978: 1919 Sir Barton, 1930 Gallant Fox, 1935 Omaha, 1937 War Admiral, 1941 Whirlaway, 1943 Count Fleet, 1946 Assault, 1948 Citation, 1973 Secretariat, 1977 Seattle Slew and 1978 Affirmed. As of 2008, the current drought of 30 years since Affirmed won in 1978, is the longest drought between Triple Crown winning horses. Since 1978, ten horses have won both the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes. Thank you for being a fan of professional wrestling and the NWL/HoPWF!

                                 ~ NWL WEEKLY Newsletter Writer/Editor, John Rambo (Hi, Mom!)

May 10, 2008 - HoPWF AT ALLSTAR KARATE IN CHAMBERSBURG, PA - The HoPWF returns to the Allstar Karate & Kickboxing Gym in Chambersburg, PA, on Saturday, 5-10-08, with an exciting pro wrestling and karate event. The show will feature John Rambo, 6th degree blackbelt Master Mike Bolding, 3rd degree blackbelt Mister Jimmy Smith, Wildman Robbie Paige, Pretty Boy Chris Cline and all the stars of the NWL/HoPWF. All seats for this event are $15.00. Fans can reserve seats by calling 301-797-0627 or emailing JRamboNWL@aol.com. Tickets can be reserved today and paid for the night of the event. Bell time is scheduled for 7:00PM.

May 13, 2008 - FREE ADMISSION HoPWF TRAINING EVENT - HoPWF matches will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Tuesday, 5-13-08.

May 17 & 18, 2008 - NWL/HoPWF HOSTS STAR-STUDDED WEEKEND FUNDRAISING EVENT IN BRIDGEWATER, PA - On Sunday, May 18, 2008, the NWL/HoPWF will be hosting a very special fundraising event for the McGuire Memorial Home at Robert's Roadside Inn in Bridgewater, PA. Some of the biggest names in professional wrestling have signed on to perform at the NWL/HoPWF "Wrestle With The Stars" event. The show will feature WWE Hall of Fame stars Mr. USA Tony Atlas and Luscious Johnny Valiant, former WWE star Dominic DeNucci, former WWE star Wild Samoan Headshrinker Samu, former WWE star Doink the Clown, former NWA star John Rambo, the Midgets, Ladies Pay-Per-View superstar AmyLee, Hollywood silver screen sci-fi star Conrad Brooks, former Pittsburgh Steeler Rocky Bleier, former Pittsburgh Pirate Manny Sangien, former Pirate and Fox Sports announcer Chris Peters plus other Steelers, Pirates and Penguins, Pittsburgh, PA, Boxing Promoter & Trainer Tom Yankello, and IBF Boxing Champion Monty Meza-Clay, along with other boxers from Tom Yankello's stable of fighters, and other local celebrities. Former Super Bowl ring holder Dan Rains, of the 1985 Chicago Bears, has also been signed on for this event that is expected to have a total of 5 Super Bowl ring holders, 5 World Series ring holders and 2 Stanley Cup ring holders in attendance. To top it all off, there will be a special attraction "30 Man Over Top Rope Battle Royal" main event featuring football players from Geneva College. The wrestling show will have 10 matches on the official card that is guaranteed to be a very fun and exciting time for all fans. On Saturday, May 17, 2008, at the very same location as the pro wrestling show, we'll be having a special "Meet & Greet" followed by another exciting performance of "An Evening with Johnny Valiant." This is guaranteed to be a very exciting weekend of events for any pro wrestling fan in the Pittsburgh area as well as any fans who want to make the trek to Bridgewater, PA, to see the show. Everyone at the NWL/HoPWF would like to thank Mark Winter for bringing us on board this year for what promises to be the biggest fundraising event to hit the area. 100% of the proceeds will go to the McQuire Memorial Home. Golden Circle Ringside seats are $30.00, Ringside seats are $20.00 and General Admission B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Chair) seats are $10.00. This will be an outdoor "covered" event and will take place rain or shine. Fans from Maryland can contact John Rambo at JRamboNWL@aol.com or call 301-797-0627 for ticket reservations. Fans in Pennsylvania can click on the Show Poster link for ticket purchases or reservations. Fans can view the actual show poster for this event by clicking on the link NWL/HoPWF Wrestle With The Stars - Bridgewater, PA, Show Poster. A special website has also been created by webmaster Cyberslammer Bob for this event and is located at:
NWL/HoPWF Wrestle With The Stars - Bridgewater, PA

May 20, 2008 - FREE ADMISSION HoPWF TRAINING EVENT - HoPWF matches will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Tuesday, 5-20-08.

May 24, 2008 - FREE ADMISSION HoPWF TRAINING EVENT - HoPWF matches will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Saturday, 5-24-08.

May 27, 2008 - FREE ADMISSION HoPWF TRAINING EVENT - HoPWF matches will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Tuesday, 5-27-08.

May 31, 2008 - FREE ADMISSION HoPWF TRAINING EVENT - HoPWF matches will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Saturday, 5-31-08.

June 3, 2008 - FREE ADMISSION HoPWF TRAINING EVENT - HoPWF matches will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Tuesday, 6-3-08.

June 7, 2008 - NWL/HoPWF RETURNS TO APOLLO CIVIC THEATER - The HoPWF will be back in action at the historic Apollo Civic Theater in Martinsburg, WV, on Saturday, 6-7-08. Bell time for this event is 7:30PM. Tickets are $15.00 for stage seats and $10.00 for general admission theater seating. Fans can reserve seats today and pay for them the night of the event. Contact JRamboNWL@aol.com or call 301-797-0627 for ticket reservations.

June 10, 2008 - FREE ADMISSION HoPWF TRAINING EVENT - HoPWF matches will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Tuesday, 6-10-08.

June 14, 2008 - FREE ADMISSION HoPWF TRAINING EVENT - HoPWF matches will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Saturday, 6-14-08.

June 17, 2008 - FREE ADMISSION HoPWF TRAINING EVENT - HoPWF matches will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Tuesday, 6-17-08.

June 21, 2008 - NWL/HoPWF ACTION RETURNS TO McCONNELLSBURG, PA - The HoPWF returns to the Lion's Club Community Center in McConnellsburg, PA, on Saturday, 6-7-08. Bell time for this event is 7:30PM. Tickets are $15.00 for ringside seats and $10.00 for General Admission bleacher seating. Fans can reserve seats today and pay for them the night of the event. Contact JRamboNWL@aol.com or call 301-797-0627 for ticket reservations.

June 24, 2008 - FREE ADMISSION HoPWF TRAINING EVENT - HoPWF matches will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Tuesday, 6-24-08.

June 28, 2008 - FREE ADMISSION HoPWF TRAINING EVENT - HoPWF matches will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Saturday, 6-28-08.

Where would you like to see an NWL event held? The NWL is starting to book more shows and we would like to know where you would like to attend one of our quality professional wrestling events! If you would like to see the NWL in your hometown, send an e-mail to NWL President Dick Caricofe at HqNWL@aol.com.

Are you interested in holding a fundraising event? The NWL offers excellent fundraiser packages for any organization interested in raising some money and having fun at the same time! Now is the best time to plan for a fundraiser for this upcoming NWL season!
NWL Fundraiser Information

For ticket reservations, directions, or NWL fundraiser information, contact NWL President Dick Caricofe at HqNWL@aol.com or call 301-739-3048.


If you're interested in getting a start in the professional wrestling business, check out the NWL's Superior Pro Wrestling Training Center/HOUSE of PAIN. The NWL's SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN is the only pro wrestling school endorsed by legendary pro wrestler and trainer of the stars "Afa the Wild Samoan." The Maryland State Athletic Commission also recognizes the NWL's SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN as the top pro wrestling school in the state of Maryland. Over an impressive 17 year history, many of our graduates have gone on to perform on TV, overseas, on the independent circuit, appeared in movies, TV commercials and major magazines. Training at the NWL's SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN takes place on a weekly basis, with participation on the weekly NWL/HoPWF events which are included in the program. The NWL/HOUSE of PAIN offers quality professional wrestling, shootfighting and martial arts training, along with weekly shows at the school and on the road, DVD tapings, weight training equipment, the opportunity to work with big name stars on a regular basis and contacts to other top quality leagues. As mentioned before, we also have helped our graduates and members land jobs in movies, commercials and national magazines. We offer an excellent place to begin your journey of fulfilling your dreams. We also guarantee to match or beat any price for training. Stop by the SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, and check out a "free admission" event or contact the training center by email at JRamboNWL@aol.com or 301-797-0627 for further information.

Every Tuesday evening, the NWL/HoPWF holds "free admission" events at the NWL's Superior Pro Wrestling Training Center/HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD. Bell time is 7:30PM and parking and admission is always free! The SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN is located right off I-70 or I-81, and directions and maps are posted at NWL School Maps. There are plenty of eateries in the area if you need food or drinks, and you just never know when you might be invited to sit down and join some of the wrestlers at the NWL/HOUSE of PAIN training table meal! If you have the time, stop by for a guaranteed fun filled evening at the NWL's SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when attending any of the NWL/HoPWF "free admission" events.

The 5-3-08 HoPWF Martinsburg, WV, show featured a 6 Man Martial Arts Tag Team Match main event. The results for this show are located at:
HoPWF Martinsburg, WV, Results - May 3, 2008

The 5-6-08 HoPWF Tuesday Night Matches show featured an HoPWF Cruiserweight Title Match main event.

The 5-10-08 HoPWF Chambersburg, PA, show will feature a Royal Rumble main event. The card for this show is located at:
HoPWF Chambersburg, PA, Line Up - May 10, 2008

The 5-13-08 HoPWF Tuesday Night Matches show will feature an HoPWF Tag Team Title Match main event. The card for this show is located at:
HoPWF Tuesday Night Line Up - May 13, 2008

This week's "wrestler of the week" winner is HoPWF Cruiserweight Champion Mr. V.I.P. Viper for his performance at the 5-3-08 HoPWF Martinsburg, WV, Event at the 157th National Guard Armory in Martinsburg, WV. Viper's scores are as follows:

There are new NWL SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN color short sleeve t-shirts now in stock. Colors are navy blue, light blue, red, orange, brown, black and white, and have the same design and logo that is on the jackets. Sizes range from Small to 4XL. Also on sale are NWL/HoPWF DVD & VHS show tapes, along with long sleeve t-shirts, NWL/HOUSE of PAIN jackets, baseball style jerseys and basecall caps. The new DVD/VHS releases include NWL/HOUSE of PAIN DVD Tapings, NWL/HoPWF All Women events, 2005 NWL/HoPWF Lord Of The Rings 3 event and other road shows from the 2005 season. We can also make copies of any past shows if anyone is interested. The DVDs come with special features that won't be available on VHS. E-mail Cathy Nichols at CatSueNic@aol.com for merchandise information or to place an order.

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                                                   ~ Glenn Quagmire, Family Guy