CLASH News Flash For June 9th, 2009

CLASH News Flash For June 9, 2009: Lots of news and controversy stemming from this past weekend’s FTW: FOR THE WIN Supershow in Taylor, MI. Special thanks to those that made it out, but before we begin let us first remind you of THE BIGGEST TAG TEAM WRESTLING TOURNAMENT in MICHIGAN that is coming your way in less than 2 weeks!

2009 NPCI TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT
Friday & Saturday, June 19-20, 2009 (2 Day)
8:00 PM Belltime, Doors @ 7:00pm

TaylorTown Trade Center
22525 Ecorse Rd.
Taylor, MI 48180

Tickets for this upcoming Supershow Extravaganza are $10 Adults, & $5 Kids 12 and under each day. Ask the merch girls about 2 day Passes upon arrival & remember to check out the new incentive program which will be discussed below. All ages are welcome, be sure to tell family, friends, and all to experience the excitement of CLASH Wrestling! Be a part of history on FRIDAY-SATURDAY, 6/19-20 in Taylor, MI at TaylorTown Trade Center!

BREAKING NEWS: DRAGON KREED INJURED!
This past weekend saw yet another heated battle between “Ace High” CAMERON SKYY and CLASH Champion DRAGON KREED. As KREED scored another victory against SKYY, it seemed as though SKYY finally would offer his hand in respect. However, DRAGON KREED’s celebration was cut short as TYLER ELKINS surprisingly attacked KREED from behind…and just as SKYY ran in for the rescue, it was nothing more than a bluff as the two (ELKINS & SKYY) brutally attacked KREED aiming for his right shoulder.

DRAGON KREED was escorted to the back and examined and it appears there was a complete tear in his supraspinatus tendon in his right shoulder. KREED is scheduled for surgery on Monday, June 15th and is expected to be out of action for 4-6 months. The biggest questions are yet to be answered… With KREED as current CLASH Champion, what becomes of the CLASH Championship? Also, will SKYY & ELKIN receive any recourse resulting from their actions post-match on KREED? These questions can hopefully be answered by the NPCI Tag Tournament on FRIDAY & SATURDAY, 6/19-20 in Taylor, MI!

H3RD REUNION – FOR ONE WEEKEND ONLY!
If you’ve been following CLASH Wrestling from the beginning, you may know about the H3RD. Best known as one of the most decorated Tag Teams in CLASH Wrestling, comprised of TOMMY TYDIE & J. MILLER – also known as the H3RD – “The Future Of Tag Team Wrestling.” Many may recall that the faction broke apart on 1/10/09 when TYDIE deserted MILLER leaving him on the shelf for 2 months from the hands of The WRECKINGBALL. TYDIE has tried to mend the fence, however MILLER is still on his guard, but on JUNE 19-20TH, the two will attempt to coexist in the chase for the CLASH Tag Team Gold!

CAN THE FRIENDS (C) OVERCOME THE ODDS?
THE FRIENDS (GQ ASSASSIN / RAVE KILLBOURN) have a heavy burden to carry as they enter the 2009 NPCI Tag Team Tournament as the defending CLASH Tag Team Champions. A well balanced team since early Summer 2008, THE FRIENDS look to outlast 15 other teams consisting of the toughest competitors from all around the globe in order to retain the CLASH Tag Team Championship. Here is the full list of Tag Teams below:

1. CLASH Tag Team Champions – The Friends: GQ & Rave Killbourn (CLASH)
2. CHIKARA Champeons De Parejas – The Osirian Portal: Ophidian & Amassis (Egypt)
3. Danny Danger & Khameleon w/ Josh Thor (Pennsylvania/CLASH)
4. Will Vendetta & Lance Winston (CLASH)
5. Tyler Elkins & “Ace High” Cameron Skyy (CLASH)
6. Irish Airborne: Dave & Jake Crist (Ohio)
7. CHIKARA’s Frightmare & A Mystery Partner (Parts Unknown)
8. Beauty & The Beast: Ethan Page & NRC (Ontario)
9. In The Crowd: Ace Martino & John E. OC (Chicago)
10. Nightlife: Jack Night & Dave Manzo w/B. (CLASH)
11. Diamond City Kings: Tuck Hanson & Matt Turner (Pennsylvania)
12. Gym Rats: Alex York & “Hacker” Scotty O’Shea (Ontario)
13. Fast & Fabulous: Kristian Frost & Chris Camaro(Conneticut)
14. SR17: Van Envy & Kris Konflict (Ohio)
15. Family Fusion: Keith Calhoun & Jason Collins w/ Mathew Collins (CLASH)
16. H3RD: J. Miller & Tommy Tydie
The Biggest Tag Team Tournament in Michigan begins FRIDAY 6/19 at 8PM and will conclude on SATURDAY, 6/20 at 8pm! Can THE FRIENDS outlast 15 other teams or will we see NEW CLASH Tag Team Champions crowned?

In Other News:

NPCI TEAM CHANGE UPDATE
JOSH THOR (Danny Danger’s Tag Partner) has suffered a broken jaw at a recent live event in Pennsylvania and therefore will not be competing with Danny as his partner in the ’09 NPCI. However, THOR will be out there to manage his friend DANNY DANGER as the “Resident Reptile” KHAMELEON has stepped in to be his partner!

Additionally, as seen on 6/6 at FTW: FOR THE WIN following the dastardly attack on Kreed, it will be CAMERON SKYY & TYLER ELKINS teaming together going into the NPCI.

CLASH SAVINGS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
To help ease the burden in this troubled economy, especially here in Michigan, CLASH Wrestling will be running a Summer Special allowing Kids 12 & Under to enjoy the CLASH Experience at a discounted rate of $5! In addition, CLASH WRESTLING is always looking to expand its brand in Michigan and beyond. To do this we need YOU to help us! Accompanied with telling friends and family about your CLASH experience, CLASH releases weekly video media via its YouTube account at WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CLASHWRESTLING! Create an account, become a subscriber today! Not only does this alert you the minute new media is posted, but by sending us a message of your Subscription Confirmation, you will receive $1 off at any live event! As always, we appreciate your loyalty!

CLASH GETS ITS GAME ON IN JULY…
CLASH Wrestling will return to the GAME ON Sports Center in Taylor, MI coming this July. The Game On Center hosted this year’s 2nd Annual Relay For Life Fight Against Cancer will be the home of DOWNRIVER REVOLUTION in late July. More details on signed matches as we draw closer.

CLASH SET FOR A MT. CLEMENS SUMMER SPECTACTULAR RETURN IN AUGUST ‘09
For those out in Mt. Clemens, MI – CLASH WRESTLING will make its return in grand fashion this summer on August 22 to the Gibraltar Trade Center in a special Outdoor Pavilion! Details on this Summer Spectacular will begin to be released as we draw closer.

Thanks for reading this week’s News Flash, continue checking CLASHWRESTLING.COM for updates on the 2009 NPCI and we hope to see you on FRIDAY & SATURDAY 6/19-20! Experience the excitement of CLASH WRESTLING and be there to witness the BIGGEST TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT in MICHIGAN!

Event Photos From For The Win!

Results To FTW: For The Win! In Taylor, MI (6/6/09)

First and foremost, special thanks to all who came out to FTW: FOR THE WIN this past Saturday Night in Taylor, MI. CLASH WRESTLING returns in Grand Fashion in less than 2 weeks to Taylor, MI for the BIGGEST TAG TEAM TOURNAMENT IN MICHIGAN – The 2009 NICHOLAS P. CLASHERTONE INVITATIONAL (NPCI) TOURNAMENT featuring 16 teams from around the globe on FRIDAY & SATURDAY, JUNE 19-20TH – Keep with CLASHWRESTLING.COM for the details!!

Results To FTW: FOR THE WIN! (6/6/09):

* J. MILLER def. VAN ENVY via pinfall.

* KEITH CALHOUN def. WILL VENDETTA via pinfall.

* WRECKINGBALL def. TOMMY TYDIE via pinfall.

* THE FRIENDS (GQ / RAVE K) def. NIGHT-LIFE (DAVE MANZO / JACK NIGHT) via disqualification when NIGHT utilized a gold chain on GQ.

***Concluding the match, the onslaught continued on THE FRIENDS by NIGHT-LIFE along with VAN ENVY & KEITH CALHOUN until the H3RD (J. MILLER & TOMMY TYDIE) made the save! It was announced that FOR ONE WEEKEND ONLY, the infamous team of H3RD will reform for the NPCI!

* DRAGON KREED (c) def. “Ace High” CAMERON SKYY via pinfall to retain the CLASH Championship.

***Afterwards, SKYY & KREED shook hands as a sign of respect…however as their hands were held high by the entrance, TYLER ELKINS surprisingly attacked KREED! It appeared SKYY tried to stop ELKINS, but it was nothing more than a bluff, as SKYY & ELKINS tore into KREED’s right shoulder!

It’s early to tell, but it appears DRAGON KREED may be out of action until further notice – keep with CLASHWRESTLING.COM for more on this story!

A New CLASH Insider w/ Nicholas P. Clashertone

Greetings! It’s the ‘Tone and I’m back with your weekly fix of CLASH Wrestling news and insights. There’s so much to cover this week, so allow me to dive right in! First off, I’d like to thank each and every member of our CLASH Wrestling family (ie. CLASH staff & fans) who made it out to the 2009 Relay For Life this past Saturday. CLASH Wrestling presented the best of itself on Saturday and for a truly great cause. We raised $2600 this year for the American Cancer Society, making us a Silver Team!

Once again thanks to everyone who helped participate in the event, and special thanks are in order for Event Coordinator & Team Captain Melanie Libra. CLASH Wrestling greatly looks forward to partaking in the Relay For Life again next year! If you’re looking for a more detailed account of this past Saturday, CLASH Radio did a great job summarizing the event. I highly suggest giving John & Adam a listen once your done reading this column.

Early this morning was the official launch of the CLASH Wrestling Incentive Program. The brainchild of myself and CLASH CEO Jeremy Jones, the CW Incentive Program looks to lessen the financial burden caused by our declining economy. Myself and Jeremy created a program which will not only save you, our loyal fans, a nice amount of money, but hopes to increase awareness of CLASH Wrestling. Check out the full story, featuring details our ongoing promotions and their huge savings, on the main page on our site!

Another week and we’re inching closer and closer to the 2009 NPCI Tag Team Tournament. In the past 7 days, we’ve added 6 more teams to the mix, making our total count 15 going into For The Win this Saturday night. The latest additions to the 2009 NPCI field include CLASH tandems Nightlife, SR17, & Family Fusion. Joining these men are 3 duos making their CLASH debuts at the 2009 NPCI. The Gym Rats are a multi-time title holding, high-flying duo from Ontario, the Connecticut based tandem of Fast & Fabulous hope that cockiness translates to victory, while the Diamond City Kings feel they have the necessary training (Hanson & Tuner have trained at both Chikara & ROH’s schools) to bring home the gold. Time will tell which of these teams will outlast the 15 others to walk out of Taylor, MI with the CLASH Wrestling Tag Team Championships on June 20th. Who do you think will win? You don’t have to wait much longer to find out! The NPCI is almost here!

For The Win is this Saturday night and should be a great show to say the least. I’m excited for the two biggest matches on the marquee as Cameron Skyy attempts to once again dethrone CLASH Champion Dragon Kreed. These two men know each other very well, having squared off numerous times in the last 60 days. Their match on Saturday will definately differ from past offerings, now that Skyy has chose to make things personal. The other bout I’m excited to see is Wreckingball vs. Tommy Tydie. These two men have only met once before, in a brief match last year in Riverview. Both of these men are loud, brash, proud individuals and I don’t expect either man to back down. Wreckingball has the strength and size advantage, but Tydie makes no bones about the fact that he’ll do anything to win. Add in the x-factor of J. Miller and you’ve quite a match you certainly don’t want to miss! Other bouts scheduled at For The Win include a Tag Team Grudge Match between Friends & Nightlife, Will Vendetta takes on Keith Calhoun, and J. Miller faces one half of SR17, Van Envy.

My 5 Random Weekly Thoughts:

- Word around the water cooler is that GQ & Rave are hitting the gym harder than ever to prepare for the 2009 NPCI. Never before in history has one team had to defend their gold against 15 other tandems over the course of 2 nights. The Friends are doing everything in their power to ensure they walk out of the NPCI still Tag Team Champions.

- Haven’t seen or heard from Khameleon or Green Ranger since their 1 on 1 encounter in Livonia nearly two weeks ago. Are they still recovering from their respective injuries? Perhaps, hiding their masked faces in shame?

- Guess SR17’s petition to Jeremy Jones worked, as the Ohio-based tandem have gained entry into the 2009 NPCI. If Van Envy & Kris Konflict want to make a sudden impact in CLASH, winning the NPCI would do just that.

- Look for Adam Summers to have a more active role in upcoming webisodes of CLASH In A Flash. Summers has been granted the permanent job of backstage interviewer. Expect Pillar To Post vs. CLASH In A Flash debates to soon follow…

- For those wondering the legitimacy of the ties amongst Family Fusion, I’ll allow Mathew Collins to explain himself, “My youngster sister, Kathy Collins married a fine man in Keith Calhoun. He’s my brother in law, which makes him Jason’s uncle. It’s a Family Fusion, but this ain’t no small family! Our tree continues to grow and ya never know when a new branch might poke ya in the eye!”

That’s all for this week. See you on the other side (?),
Nicholas P.

Details On The New CLASH Wrestling Incentive Program

The spring and summer of 2009 is certainly a great time to be a fan of CLASH Wrestling. We are coming off of two highly successful shows for the American Cancer Society in which our company and fans helped raise $2600 for cancer prevention and research. Over the course of the last month, we at CLASH Wrestling have met a number of great people: families, adults, children. Young or old, the one common thread linking these people is their love of wrestling and to be entertained. CLASH Wrestling greatly appreciates each and every member of our audience. We want to be your family’s wrestling company and source of entertainment. We want your allegiance to stand with CLASH Wrestling.

Following this train of thought, we are happy to announce the CLASH Wrestling Incentive Program. Starting this Saturday, June 6th at For The Win, admission prices for children ages 12 and under will now only be 5.00! We hope that this decrease in price helps alleviate some of the stress caused by our struggling economy.

In addition to the permanent change in children’s admission, every CLASH Wrestling live event starting with the 2009 NPCI Tournament on June 19th & 20th will feature a special promotion. The purpose of these event-specific promotions are threefold: lower admission costs, create company awareness, and further establish the CLASH Wrestling name.

Below is a full, detailed list of our upcoming events and their respective promotions.

ALL CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: ONLY $5!*
Valid At All CLASH Wrestling Live Events

EVERY YOUTUBE SUBSCRIPTION = $1 OFF!**
For The Win!
Saturday, June 6th
Taylor Town Trade Center

EVERY YOUTUBE SUBSCRIPTION = $1 OFF!**
CLASH FANS BRING A FRIEND FOR FREE!***
2009 NPCI Tag Team Tournament Night #1
Friday, June 19th

EVERY YOUTUBE SUBSCRIPTION = $1 OFF!**
2 FOR 1: DRESS LIKE A TEAM, PAY HALF PRICE!****
2009 NPCI Tag Team Tournament Night #2
Saturday, June 20th
Taylor Town Trade Center

*The admission cost of all children ages 12 and under has been reduced to $5, adult admission is $10.

**Upon entrance to a CLASH Wrestling live event, CLASH fans have the ability to create a Youtube account and subscribe to our videos. Fans will recieve $1 off admission for every YouTube subscription they provide. Limit 2 subscriptions per person.

***CLASH Wrestling fans are allowed to bring 1 brand new fan to the event for every 1 ticket purchased. New fan has to have never been to a CLASH Wrestling show before to be eligible. (Don’t try to trick us! Melanie and the rest of the Merch crew know all of you!) Help us expand our name! Split the cost with your friend and get in for half price! Or be nice and bring a newbie FOR FREE!

****Every set of CLASH fans who come dressed exactly alike “as a tag team,” are allowed to purchase 2 tickets for the price of 1!

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