How Old Is Mick Foley?, TNA-Charity Auction, Lots More
– Today is Mick Foley's 45th birthday.
– On June 29th, TNA returns to Salem, Virginia at the Civic Center.
– TNA sent out the following release, announcing a charity auction in conjunction with CharityFolks.com: Win A Trip To Orlando, FL To See TNA Want to Meet Your Favorite Wrestling Superstars with 4 VIP Tickets to a Total Nonstop Action Wrestling Televised Match, 4 Universal Studio Passes & 2 Nights at the Hard Rock? "Cross The Line" and be a part of the fun as you and three friends enjoy the Ultimate Universal Studios Experience including 4 VIP Tickets to a Total Nonstop Action (TNA) live television taping, 4 passes to Universal Studios, and a two night stay at the Hard Rock Hotel! It's all for a great cause! TNA put together this fan favorite experience for an online auction celebrating 15-years of New York Restoration Project cleaning and greening NYC! Check out the auction and be part of the bidding action at www.charityfolks.com before June 21st when the auction ends. If you're the lucky winner, you and three friends will experience the thrill of TNA live from VIP seats! In addition, you will get to go backstage to meet a few of your favorite wrestling superstars. TNA Wrestling is the most innovative experience in professional wrestling today. You'll also live like a rock star at the exciting Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort. From the sweeping California mission-style facades to the legendary Palm Restaurant to a palm-lined swimming pool where you're immersed in sound, not just water, it's the coolest hotel on earth. There are many ways to enjoy your Orlando vacation ? but there is only one Universal Orlando ? which is why this package comes complete with 4 passes to Universal Studios. It is a completely separate destination featuring two theme parks, three magnificently themed on-site hotels and a nighttime entertainment complex. It's the only Orlando destination where you are not just entertained ? you are part of the most exhilarating entertainment ever created. You can soar above Hogwarts with Harry Potter, swing above the streets with Spider-Man, battle aliens alongside Agent J, and help Shrek save Princess Fiona in Shrek 4-D. Proceeds will benefit New York Restoration Project (NYRP), a non-profit organization dedicated to reclaiming and restoring New York City parks, community gardens and open space. NYRP focuses its work in underserved neighborhoods throughout the city's five borough's, as well as provides environmental education and programs to thousands of youth and adults. In partnership with the City of New York, NYRP is also leading MillionTreesNYC ? an initiative to plant and care for one million new trees throughout New York City's five boroughs by 2017." For more information, visit www.charityfolks.com/TNA
– The following episode descriptions have been released for Half-Pint Brawlers:
* Episode 2 – Premieres June 9: Turtle's commitment to the team is tested when the Brawlers want him to perform an erotic dance for a private party and a lube wrestling match with women.
* Episode 3 – Premieres June 16: The Brawlers scramble to find family-friendly acts to perform at the Southern Pride Festival in Louisiana. Beautiful Bobby vows to jump his motorcycle over an alligator, despite Kato's objections.
* Episode 4 – Premieres June 23: Puppet brings back Teo, an estranged former Brawler, for big shows on Bourbon Street and a maximum security prison, but Kato refuses to put his differences aside and chaos ensues.
* Episode 5 – Premieres June 30: The Brawlers travel to Mexico to wrestle with the legendary Luchadores, face down an angry bull and compete to see who can hook up first.
* Episode 6 – Premieres July 7: Puppet's reputation is on the line when he gets duped by wrestlers he hired for a Battle Royal that can't wrestle. After another week of hazing, Turtle becomes an official Half Pint Brawler.