Former WWE Star Announces Retirement, Goldust Vs. Masters, Steen To The UK, NWA Title Update

- The NWA announced that Damien Wayne, Chance Prophet and Lance Erikson will compete in a three-way match this Saturday, January 5th at NWA E.D.G.E. in Nashville, North Carolina. The winner of that match will win the vacant NWA National Heavyweight Championship.

- Also this Saturday, Top Rope Promotions and the Virginia Horse Center present "New Year's Chaos" at the Anderson Coliseum in Lexington, VA. Goldust vs. Chris Masters, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Daivari and Angelina Love vs. Katie Lea Burchill are scheduled for the event. You can also get an 8x10 photo with Goldust and Angelina Love for $20 with an admission ticket to the show. You can get more information or purchase tickets by clicking here.

- ROH Champion Kevin Steen is booked to return to the UK for the first time in 5 years when he makes an appearance for Preston City Wrestling on April 14, 2013. You can get more details at prestoncitywrestling.com.

- Speaking of Steen, he will face Johnny Gargano in the main event of Smash Wrestling's "Any Given Sunday" event this Sunday, January 6th at "The eZone" at 120 North Queen St in Toronto, Ontario. Tickets for the event are only $15. The event will also feature meet & greets, autograph signings, raffles and a restaurant which will also host the after-party. You can get more information at smash-wrestling.com.

- Former WWE star and UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn announced that 2013 will be his final year as a performer in professional wrestling. He said that he plans to continue being involved in both pro wrestling and MMA outside of the ring, but not as a competitor. He also plans to put more energy into teaching hand combat and defensive tactics for law enforcement and military personnel. You can check out his full announcement at the-beast.com.