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Jim Ross has posted on his personal blog, JRSBarBQ.com. Here is what JR Wrote:

-WWE Monday Night Raw is in Jacksonville, Florida tonight for their weekly, live broadcast which should continue to build on the stories leading to WM25. I expect tonight’s show to really get fans talking and I look forward to watching it like any other fan from the comfort of my easy chair. Because we will be following the primary Raw issues closely on Friday Night SmackDown, I will be be playing particular attention to the HHH-Orton saga not to mention any activity involving HBK and the Undertaker. Interesting development evolving here as it relates to the announcers as these are both multi-branded bouts and I will be curious to see what voices get the nod for these bouts at WM25. Nonetheless Monday Night Raw should be particularly interesting tonight from Jacksonville. When I think of Jacksonville, I always think of the late Don Curtis who was a great wrestling star in his time and ended up being the promoter of Jacksonville for Eddie Graham’s Florida Championship Wrestling. Don and Mark Lewin were a superb tag team once upon a time and Don found success in singles competition in Florida later in is career. I just saw a live event bout with a one camera shoot from Jacksonville recently on WWE 24/7 between Ernie Ladd and Dusty Rhodes where “The Big Cat” won “The Dream’s” Florida Heavyweight Title. Don was a native of Buffalo, New York which has quite the old school wrestling heritage plus that is where Beth Phoenix is from.

-Talks about Jonathon Coachman: Former WWE broadcaster Jonathan Coachman seems to be on the cusp of leaving ESPN News full time and moving on to addition ESPN gigs such as NBA Tonight and hosting SportsCenter. Coach is really happy at ESPN and finds it less challenging than working at WWE. The last time that I spoke with him he sounded like a different man but having a new baby girl can attribute to that too.

JBL sponsoring OVW: I read on the internet where JBL has purchased an interest in Danny Davis’ OVW operation. If one assumes that WWE can’t efficiently train all the young prospects that they would ideally like in only one facility, then one could also assume that other training grounds might be able to take up the slack and eventually “graduate” their students one step closer to WWE fame and fortune…..for a nominal fee of course. No one can ever say that JBL isn’t big picture thinking, multi-tasker. JBL’s business deal with OVW intrigues me. Training wrestlers is tough and having too many “students” in the “class room” sometimes becomes a challenge that cannot be overcome. With that said, I think based on what I have personally seen that the WWE facility in Tampa is ideal but, again, they can only train so many athletes at a time and do it correctly. READ THE FULL BLOG>>>>>>

JBL has posted the following on WWE Universe, saying that he is mainly sponsoring OVW and not buying the company.

He is what he wrote:

I want to be clear about OVW, Danny Davis is the owner-I am not buying OVW nor any interest in OVW. Layfield Energy is merely taking over as his main sponsor and advertiser. I see an opportunity to advertise our products and grow our distribution in Kentucky.

I wouldn’t have done this if it weren’t for Danny, but I think it is a good marketing vehicle for Layfield Energy. So I want to be clear, I am not in the wrestling business other than as a sponsor and that money will be able to keep OVW going on TV-which I am very happy and proud to do.

-WWE superstar JBL has posted on the WWE Universe Website. JBL tell that is he solely funding Ohio Valley Wrestling. He believes in OVW and the dream that exists there. Here is what JBL posted:

I am the sponsor of OVW, it is true. Danny Davis is my good friend and I hate to see anyone lose their dream. Danny has mortgaged his home to make this work; I mortgaged my home for Layfield Energy. I understand passion, I understand love. I believe in the American spirit, I believe that if you want to achieve, you can.

By the way, can I tell you-Wrestlemania, I am doing something historic. Write this down, put it in stone; I am doing something that will shock the world of wrestling. I am doing something that will change the WWE forever. Mark my words.

–Jake “The Snake” Roberts has been added to Booker T’s Legends of Wrestling Fan Fest!! Click here for more details.

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Ohio Valley Wrestling is promoting their event on February 19, bell time at 8:00PM featuring 3 time WWE Superstar “Iron Man” Rob Conway.

Doors open at 7PM at The Salvation Army, 2300 Green Valley Road New Albany Indiana 47150. Tickets at $15. For more information call 812-903-0147.

Meet WWE Diva and former Womans Champion Mickie James, coming February 24 at Ohio Valley Wrestling. Featuring Live events and an autograph session 4 to 6:30 pm, tickets are only $15.

-Ohio Valley Wrestling has issued this press release awhile back stating on hiring new talents to WWE’s developmental program:

As a direct result of Senior Vice President of Talent Relations for WWE {NYSE:WWE} John Laurinaitis’ visit to Ohio Valley Wrestling on September 22nd, OVW is proud to announce the signing of four wrestlers to WWE’s developmental program.

Laurinaitis, who is in charge of hiring and recruiting all WWE talent, paid a visit to Ohio Valley Wrestling in September to evaluate and scout OVW’s roster for potential WWE Superstars.

After the tryout and evaluation session, four OVW wrestlers were awarded developmental contracts. Those four are former OVW Heavyweight and Southern Tag Team Champion Chris Cage, former OVW Heavyweight Champion Ryback, Former DCW Champion Gavin Garrison, and Brian Jossie. Due to the training these four have received while at OVW and the potential that they show, these wrestlers have shown that OVW remains one of the premiere training grounds for professional wrestling and sports entertainment today.

Matt Martlaro, OVW’s Live Event Coordinator, as well as a television producer/director for OVW, was also signed to WWE’s developmental program. Due to the experience Martlaro received behind the scenes in television production from some of the best minds in the professional wrestling business (including Danny Davis, Al Snow, Rip Rogers, Jim Cornette, Paul Heyman and more), he has been awarded a developmental contract as well.

With these signings, OVW remains one of the only places in the world where a true education in the professional wrestling and Sports Entertainment can be realized. AS OVW continues to develop talent, and WWE continues to recruit OVW, the path to a career in Sports Entertainment leads right through the doors of Davis Arena. OVW now proves that it not only offers opportunities for success inside the ring, but behind the scenes as well.

With these five signings, OVW’s list of alumni only grows larger. OVW’s record for success remains unmatched, with over 120 OVW developed performers going on to WWE over the past decade. This does not include the many other OVW alumni who have made names for themselves all over the world due to the training they received at the Davis Arena.

OVW runs an intense, weekly schedule, combining the physicality of our Beginners and Advanced classes, the frenetic, hectic pace of our TV tapings, and the unique experience of our weekend Live Events in the tri-state area. In addition to that, opportunities exist at nearly every level of the professional wrestling business, from refereeing to camera operator, to working on interviews and other on-camera skills; OVW offers a truly immersive training experience.

OVW will continue to supply the future of WWE, and professional wrestling as a whole, with talent that is trained at a level which can be achieved nowhere else in the world. John Laurinaitis put it best when he expressed that OVW is still the place to be if you desire an education in the art and the sport of professional wrestling.

For more information on OVW’s Beginner’s and Advanced classes, please visit OVWrestling.com, or call (502) 473-0660.

Here is an bulliten my Wrestlers Rescure Myspace:
Next Wrestlers Rescue event to be held in July 2009!

Hey all!

I want to let everyone know that the next Wrestlers Rescue event will be happening in July 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts! There will be more details to come in the future on our myspace and wrestlersrescue. org website about the July 2009 event.

Here is an poster posted on OVW bulliten:

The NEW Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) website is up and running. With new OVW superstars which you can see here. The new OVW announce Team, which you can see here. You can see the new OVW Management & Officials, which you can see here.

10/18/08 - WELCOME TO THE ALL NEW OVWRESTLING.COM!

Back in February of this year, WWE announced that they have serevered ties with OVW. Now with talent running up and Up WWE send out Sr. VP of Talent Relations for WWE John Laurinaitis to do a little scouting. Here are the deatials on his visit to OVW.

OVW Press release:

The Sr. VP of Talent Relations for WWE John Laurinaitis, who is in charge of hiring and recruiting all WWE talent, paid a visit to Ohio Valley Wrestling this week to evaluate and scout OVW’s roster for potential WWE Superstars.

After an intensive tryout session, John Laurinaitis talked with OVW talent at length concerning various subjects. First and foremost, WWE still has a healthy, active relationship with OVW. WWE has not forgotten both the quantity and quality of stars who earned their way to the top by first passing through the doors of Davis Arena, and Laurinaitis expressed that he believed that OVW is still one of the premiere places in the world in which to receive an education in professional wrestling.

Secondly, WWE will be taking a much more active role in recruiting OVW developed talent. Officials from WWE will be paying a visit to Louisville , KY on a regular basis to evaluate and recruit talent from OVW’s roster. This, combined with OVW’s unique approach to training and development of talent will provide anyone who is looking to make a name for themselves unlimited opportunities to succeed.

OVW runs an intense, weekly schedule, combining the physicality of our Beginners and Advanced classes, the frenetic, hectic pace of our TV tapings, and the unique experience of our weekend Live Events in the tri-state area. In addition to that, opportunities exist at nearly every level of the professional wrestling business, from refereeing to camera operator, to working on interviews and other on-camera skills; OVW offers a truly immersive training experience.

OVW will continue to supply the future of WWE, and professional wrestling as a whole, with talent that is trained at a level which can be achieved nowhere else in the world. John Laurinaitis put it best when he expressed that OVW is still the place to be if you desire an education in the art and the sport of professional wrestling.

OVW has 3 big shows this weekend, with our 5-Year Anniversary Show in London being taped for TV!!!

LIVE EVENT - CHARLESTOWN, IN - Fri.

April 25

OVW is having a fundraiser for the Charlestown Civic Center!
Charlestown Civic Center
150 Steve Hamilton Dr
Charlestown, IN

Doors open 6:30pm; Bell Time 7:30pm
All Tickets only $5! Tickets are available at the Civic Center.

For tickets or info, please call Rodney Sommerville at (812) 256-6654

LIVE EVENT - LONDON, KY – Sat.

April 26

London Optimist Club
383 Sinking Creek Rd.

(606) 862-7027

Doors open at 6:30pm; bell time is 7:30pm
Tickets are $10 advance, $12 at the door, Kids get in for only $5!

Tickets available at the Optimist Club or at J & B Collectibles
For tickets or more info, please call Chris Rednor at (606) 878-8694 or (606) 682-5656,
or call J & B Collectibles at (606) 862-1138.

LIVE EVENT - LOUISVILLE , KY – Sun.

April 27

EXPO FIVE - Derby Park Traders Circle Flea Market
2900 7th Street Road, Louisville , KY (near Churchill Downs)
OVW / WWE Double-Header!

AFTER the live OVW show, stick around and watch the
WWE PPV “BACKLASH” on the BIG SCREEN TV for FREE!

Doors open 4:00pm; Bell Time 5:00pm
Adults: $10.00 Children: $5.

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Advance Tickets at the Derby Park Flea Market Office

OVW has 3 big shows this weekend!

LIVE EVENT - HILLVIEW , KY - Fri.

April 18

Hillview Community Center
298 Prairie Dr.

Doors open at 6:30pm; Bell time is 7:30pm
Tickets are only $5! Tickets available at the Community Center.

For tickets or more info, please call Terry Bohannon at (502) 957-0426

LIVE EVENT - CINCINNATI, OH - Sat.

April 19

The Lincoln Community Center
1027 Linn Street

Doors open 6:30pm; Bell Time 7:30pm
ALL tickets for this show are only $5!
Bring the whole family at this great LOW Price!

Tickets available @ the Lincoln Community Center.

For more Info call Sharon at 513-721-6514
Watch OVW on the CW in Cincinnati every Saturday @ 1pm!

LIVE EVENT - Hodgenville , KY - Sun.

April 20

Larue County Community Center
915 S.

Lincoln Blvd

Doors open at 5:00pm; Bell time is 6:00pm
Tickets - All Seats $5
Please call Brian at (270) 358-9261 for more info.

Last night’s ECW showed Chavo Guerrero with a new “enforcer”, who will be watching his back at Backlash. Now a lot of fans are asking, “who is Chavo’s new ally”?

He is none other than Justin “The Ox” Laroche. He has been a regular in the midwestern independant circuit and spent some time at Florida Championship Wrestling and the WWE training ground of OVW. He looks big…let’s see how he can move at Backlash.

You can see Laroche’s official Myspace page here

OVW has three big shows this weekend (and no weather issues)!!!

LIVE EVENT - CLOVERPORT, KY – Fri. March 14

OVW is having a fundraiser for the Girls Varsity Basketball Program

Frederick Fraze High School
101 4th St
Cloverport, KY

Doors open at 6:30pm; Bell time is 7:30pm
Tickets are $6 in advance, $8 at the door

Students get in for only $5 (with School ID)
For tickets see any Girls Varsity Basketball Player or coach, or call (270) 788-9395

LIVE EVENT - HILLVIEW , KY - Sat. March 15

Hillview Community Center
298 Prairie Dr.

Doors open at 6:30pm; Bell time is 7:30pm
Tickets are only $5! Tickets available at the Community Center.
For tickets or more info, please call Terry Bohannon at (502) 957-0426

LIVE EVENT - Hodgenville , KY - Sun. March 16

Larue County Community Center
915 S. Lincoln Blvd

Doors open at 5:00pm; Bell time is 6:00pm
Tickets - All Seats $5
Please call Brian at (270) 358-9261 for more info.

OVW’s Cincinnati show for tonight has been cancelled due to the extreme weather conditions. OVW must put the safety of it’s fans and wrestlers first, and, as such, the show must be cancelled.

OVW returns to the Lincoln Community Center on Saturday, April 19th. See you there!

Don’t forget you can catch OVW’s brand-new podcast RIGHT NOW!!! Just go to www.clickcaster.com/ovwrestling or go to www.ovwrestling.com for a direct link.

-OVW has three big shows this weekend!!!

LIVE EVENT - OWENSBORO, KY - Fri. March 7

H. L. Neblett Community Center
801 West 5th Street
Owensboro, KY

Doors open 6:00pm (CMT); Bell Time 7:00pm (CMT)
All Tickets only $5! Tickets are available at the Community Center.

For tickets or info, please call Connie or Robin at (270) 685-3197
or visit the Center’s website at www. neblettcenter. org

LIVE EVENT - CINCINNATI, OH - Sat. March 8

The Lincoln Community Center
1027 Linn Street

Doors open 6:30pm; Bell Time 7:30pm
ALL tickets for this show are only $5!
Bring the whole family at this great LOW Price!

Tickets available @ the Lincoln Community Center.
For more Info call Sharon at 513-721-6514
Watch OVW on the CW in Cincinnati every Saturday @ 1pm!

LIVE EVENT - LOUISVILLE, KY – Sun. March 9

OVW Returns to St. Therese’s Gym!
1101 E. Kentucky St. (Germantown area)
Louisville, KY

Doors open 5:00pm; Bell time 6:00pm
All Tickets only $5!
For tickets or info, please call Carla at (502) 634-3778 or Frank at (502) 387-4364

-For the first time ever, Ohio Valley Wrestling is making it’s TV shows available WORLDWIDE, starting RIGHT NOW!!!

For the small fee of $2.00, you can purchase the podcast of OVW’s TV show which was taped last night (the episode is set to air this Saturday in the Louisville, KY market).

Simply go to the following link, sign up, and enjoy!

http://www.clickcaster.com/ovwrestling