'The Wrestler' Update, Go Shiozaki Note, Stu Hart, Lots More

The Wrestler, the new film from Darren Aronofsky that stars Mickey Rourke and had a lot of footage filmed at various independent wrestling shows including Ring of Honor, is set to debut at the Venice Film Festival next month.

Go Shiozaki, who has been working for Ring of Honor has been living in Eldon, MO, since February and is training under Harley Race. There is no timetable for his return to Japan.

In Calgary is a new movement to preserve Stu Hart's home as a local historical monument. Right now the city alderman are voting on the move. IF they approve it, this would mean that the city would ban the home from either being demolished or any major alterations being allowed to take place. The home was built in 1905 and Stu purchased the home for $25,000 in 1951.

Former FMW wrestler Mr. Gannosuke has announced that he will be retiring on December 27th of this year.

Nu Wrestling Evolution continues to expand as they will go to France in October. They will run October 24th and 25th with Kishi, Black Pearl, Orlando Jordan, Chris Mordetzky, Juventud Guerrera and Vampire Warrior all scheduled to work the shows.