Loads & Loads Of Late-Night News: Little Guido/ROH, Russo, DSW
Deep South Wrestling LLC, the former developmental territory of WWE and owned by the legendary Joe 'the Assassin' Hamilton have filed a lawsuit against the WWE. James D. McGuire, of Atlanta-based McGuire, Crohan, and Klinger is representing Hamilton, and as of now, there are no details on the lawsuit.
TMZ.com has a video up on Jennifer Hudson attending a FCW show. Her fianc?, David Otunga, is under a WWE developmental deal.
USA Today has picked up the passing of Playboy Buddy Rose.
The Associated Press ran a story on Mr. T being called for jury duty. You can read that on the Google newswire.
Vince Russo has written a book on his time with WCW, titled Roap Opera: How WCW Killed Vince Russo. The book is scheduled for a February 2010 release date, and here is the promotional material on the book: "Highlighting the athlete renowned as the savior of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and the man who destroyed World Championship Wrestling (WCW), this behind-the-scenes autobiography documents the astonishing career of Vince Russo. Chronicling the rise, fall, and eventual rebirth of professional wrestling, this engrossing account answers questions such as How did Vince McMahon win the war between the WWF and WCW? What was Eric Bischoff really like? and Why did Hulk Hogan threaten lawsuits? Penned by a winner of the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, this memoir details the author's historic face-off with Hulk Hogan in Daytona Beach as well as the legendary Monday Night Wars. Exploring the inner workings of the sport's most turbulent era, this memoir speaks from the center of the maelstrom, delivering a fresh and informed perspective on the current pro-wrestling scene. From the death of WCW to the rise of Total Nonstop Action Wrestling?the world's fastest-growing and most cutting-edge wrestling promotion?this remarkable narrative demonstrates how a grown man can find peace within the insanity of the squared circle."
Former WWE and ECW star Little Guido will work the June 13th Ring of Honor return to the Hammerstein Ballroom.
Jon Davis of the Dark City Fight Club may need surgery for his dislocated wrist, which also has a ruptured tendon in his hand.
Here is the card for the May 8th ROH show in Boston, Mass:
* Jerry Lynn vs. Tyler Black
* Bryan Danielson vs. Sonjay Dutt
* Davey Richards vs. Kevin Steen
* Jay Briscoe vs. The Necro Butcher
* Eddie Edwards vs. Mike Quackenbush
* Brent Albright and Erick Stevens, and Colt Cabana vs. Jimmy Rave and Claudio Castagnoli and & Joey Ryan
* Kenny King and Rhett Titus vs. Dark City Fight Club
* Delirious vs. Ricky Reyes
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Here is the card for the May 9th ROH show in Edison, NJ:
* Jerry Lynn vs. Jay Briscoe
* The American Wolves vs. Bryan Danielson and Tyler Black
* Kevin Steen vs. Sonjay Dutt
* Kenny King vs. Mike Quackenbush
* Colt Cabana vs. Joey Ryan
* Necro Butcher and Delirious vs. Claudio Castagnoli and Jimmy Rave
* Brent Albright & Erick Stevens vs. The Dark City Fight Club
* Eddie Kingston vs. Ricky Reyes
Here is the non-spoiler match listing for Saturday night's edition of ROH on HDNet:
* Chris Hero vs. Kenny Omega
* The Necro Butcher vs. Brodie Lee
* Sal Rinauro vs. Erick Stevens
* Austin Aries vs. Roderick Strong
