Mick Foley Appearance This Weekend, Saturn Defends, Slaughter, Raven Returns, IZW, VPW, More

- The all-stars of Midwest pro wrestling will be in action this Friday, June 29 as 3XWrestling (3XW) holds its "Downtown Destruction IV" event at the Baratta's@Forte Center in Des Moines, Iowa. Perry Saturn will defend the 3XW Pure Wrestling championship against Mark Sterling, while newly-crowned 3XWrestling Heavyweight champion Ben Sailer defends the championship for the first time against Jaysin Strife. You can get more information or purchase tickets at 3XWrestling.com.

- You can check out part one of an interview with IZW Commissioner Brandon Bishop at this link. You can also check out a review of IZW's June 16th show by clicking here, and a preview for their show this Saturday at this link.

- Crossfire Wrestling will be live this Saturday, June 23 at the Nashville Convention Center as a part of the "104.5 The Zone Sports Fest 2012" from 8:30am to 5pm. Mick Foley will be at the Sports Fest, and there will be a special mini wrestling show at 2:30pm. Hammerjack, LT Falk, Aaron Camaro, the debut of Jon Davis and Damien Payne plus more will be there LIVE for autographs all day long. Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children (ages 3-12). Children under 3 are free. Visit 1045thezone.com for more details.

- WWE Hall of Famer Sgt. Slaughter make an appearance at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium in Newark, NJ on June 21, when the Newark Bears take on the New Jersey Jackals in a Can-Am League contest. Slaughter will meet and greet with fans, sign autographs and take pictures before and after the 6:35 p.m. game. Tickets are available starting at $10 and can be purchased by going to brickcitybears.com or by calling 973-848-1000.

- The Coastal Wrestling Federation (CWF) returns for their first show since mid-2011 this Saturday night at the America's best Value Inn & Suites, located at 5201 Gulf Freeway in La Marque, Texas. Tickets are available right now at Groovy Things on Highway 6 in La Marque, and will also be available at the door. Prices are set at $8 for general admission, and $12 for ringside seats. Children ages 4 and under will get free admission. For more information, you can call (409) 739-1511 or check out CWF on Facebook by clicking here.

- Vendetta Pro Wrestling returns to the Colony Park Community Center in Atascadero, California for Summer Sizzle 2012 this Saturday, June 23. Vendetta Pro will celebrate it's three-year anniversary with an exciting event featuring Raven. You can get more information at vendettaprowrestling.com.

- PROGRESS Wrestling returns to The Garage in Islington, London on June 24th. Doors open at 2:30 pm, bell time is 3:30 pm. You can get more information by clicking here.