Various News: JR Calls NBA Game, The NECW Closing, Fink
Partial Source: Pwinsider
– Jim Ross announced for the second quarter broadcast of the Boston Celtics vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game in Oklahoma City for the Celtics radio network. The radio voice of the Celtics is a big wrestling fan and asked who Ross would put on his 'Mount Rushmore' of wrestling. Ross said Lou Thesz, Hulk Hogan, Steve Austin and Bruno Sammartino.
– Connecticut Public TV (CPTV) tonight is airing an hour and a half special on the history of the New Haven Coliseum, which was demolished in 2007 after 35 years in business. Howard Finkel is supposed to be featured on the show. Fink worked as an usher at the Coliseum in the 70's and was the one who contacted Vince McMahon about the WWWF running a show in the arena. The fed went on to run their until the place closed and Finkel got his position as a ring announcer because of that first call.
– The NWA Jr. Heavyweight Championship and NWA Women's Championship changed hands over the weekend. Craig Classic beat Mike Quackenbush for the Jr. Heavyweight Title in Fort Pierce, Florida while Tasha Simone beat Rachel in Lebanon, Tennessee to win the vacant Women's Title.
– Sheldon Goldberg posted the following statement on NECWWrestling.com: NECW Closing For Now – Words from Sheldon Goldberg After 10 years of continuous operation, New England Championship Wrestling is closing its doors in its current form. The company leaves behind a legacy of great talent, great moments and innovations that have altered the landscape of our industry. While it's with great sadness that I am leaving New England Championship Wrestling behind for now, I am extremely proud of all we have done and the lives that have been touched and changed for the better by something we did as a company. Most importantly, I want to thank you – our fans, our friends and our colleagues – for sharing with us in this decade long adventure called New England Championship Wrestling. I can still be heard as host of the Mouthpiece Wrestling Show, Saturday nights at 10 PM EST on AM 1510 WWZN Boston, as well as the other stations along our network. The NECW Television show will continue with original episodes through the end of the calendar year on Comcast On Demand and online. Our web site will continue to offer DVDs of some of the great action we've presented in the past and some new content in 2011. Thank you for supporting New England Championship Wrestling. Please continue to follow our site for more information and exclusive features.