The Sandman Retires?, New Lilian Garcia Pics, Jake Roberts Note, Funk, More
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? The following bulletin was sent out on the MySpace page of The Sandman: Ladies & Gentlemen, I Just Spoke With Sandman & He Wanted Me To Let you All Know That After Speaking With Tommy Dreamer & Having A Long Talk He Has Decided That After 20 + Years In The Pro Wrestling Business That It Is Time To Hangup The Boots & Call It Quits. He Would Like To Thank All Of You Fans That Have Supported Him Throughout His Time In & Around Wrestling. His Last Match Date Will Be Announced In The Coming Weeks. You Can Still Book Him In These Few Weeks. BUT After That He Said He Is Done. He Has A TWO Month Old Child & A Girlfriend To Look After So Now It Is Time To Step Out of The Spotlight. Thanks A Bunch Team Sandman
? The Miami Herald has a story on former WWE star Romeo of the Heart Throbs, who is now going under the name Giovanni Roselli. He has a role in the upcoming Darren Aronofsky film The Wrestler. Since his release from WWE in 2006, Roselli has worked as a personal trainer, independent wrestler, and actor in films such as College Road Trip and Baby Mama. Visit MiamiHerald.com to read the story on Roselli.
? Wrestling legend Terry Funk was advertised to wrestle on Saturday night in Robersonville, NC but didn't perform due to a knee injury. Jake Roberts was brought in to replace Funk, in a six-man cage match with Ryan Sawyer and Kevin Payne vs. Steve Corino, CW Anderson and Ricky Landell. The show drew over 1,000 fans.
? Tony Atlas originally was supposed to wear a regular shirt out to ringside when he accompanies Mark Henry, but he insisted on a sleeveless one so he can show off his arms. They kind of go both ways these days though.
? Lilian Garcia has posted photos from her trip to Spain during the recent WWE European tour on her MySpace page. You can see the photos at her MySpace at www.myspace.com/liliangarcia. Garc?a resided in Madrid, Spain during childhood due to her father's employment with the American Embassy. Also, Lilian recently took a trip to Mexico. You can also see photos of her vacation at WWE.com.