NWL WEEKLY Newsletter

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NWL WEEKLY
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National Wrestling League / HOUSE of PAIN Wrestling Federation

8-15-08 - Issue # 477
"If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is...the NWL/HOUSE of PAIN Wrestling Federation!"

NWL President, HoPWF Commissioner, LLC:
Dick Caricofe HqNWL@aol.com
NWL Instructor/Booker, HoPWF President/Booker, LLC; NWL WEEKLY Newsletter Writer/Editor:
John Rambo JRamboNWL@aol.com
NWL/HoPWF Webmasters:
Bob Fowle BobNWL@adelphia.net
Micki Davey MickiNWL@aol.com
NWL/HoPWF Legal Advisor:
J. Gregory Hannigan
NWL/HoPWF Official website:
www.NWLwrestling.com

     Hello, and welcome to this week's NWL WEEKLY Newsletter. If you're looking for all the latest news pertaining to the National Wrestling League, HOUSE of PAIN Wrestling Federation and the Superior Pro Wrestling Training Center, you've come to the right place! Last Saturday, August 9, 2008, the HoPWF was back in action at the historic Apollo Civic Theater in Martinsburg, WV. It was another exciting evening of professional wrestling action on the big stage in the Apollo, and I would like to thank the theater staff and our fans for their continued support.
     Our next scheduled event at the Allstar Karate & Kickboxing Gym in Chambersburg, PA, on Saturday, August 23, 2008, has been postponed due to the karate school changing location and in the process of moving. Keep an eye on the website and newsletter for our next event in Chambersburg, PA.
     NWL President Dick Caricofe and HoPWF President John Rambo are bringing the fans an extra special evening of professional wrestling action at the historic Apollo Civic Theater in Martinsburg, WV, on Saturday, 9-6-08. Signed for this are former WWE & ECW superstar and OVW trainer Al Snow, WWE Hall of Fame superstar Tito Santana, Doink the Clown, John Rambo and all the stars of the NWL/HoPWF. Stage seats for this event are $20.00, balcony seats are $15.00 and general admission seats are $10.00. Tickets can be reserved today and paid for the day of the event. There will also be a training seminar with Al Snow prior to the event, at the NWL's Superior Pro Wrestling Training Center/HOUSE of PAIN beginning at 1:00PM. This seminar will be open to anyone involved in professional wrestling and the cost is $50.00 per person. A special "Meet & Greet" autograph session will take place after the seminar and that will start at approximately 3:00PM. For further information about the show, seminar, meet & greet or ticket reservations call 301-739-3048 or 301-797-0627. Email inquiries can be sent to HqNWL@aol.com or JRamboNWL@aol.com.
     We'll be returning to Jim McCoy's Troubadour Lounge & Park on Sunday, September 21, 2008, with another fundraising event. This will be an outdoor show and bell time is set for 2:00PM. More details about this show will be posted soon, so keep an eye on the weekly newsletter and our website calendar of events newsboard.
     That wraps up this week's introduction to the NWL WEEKLY Newsletter, except for our history lesson. Before humans had a way of keeping time, no one paid much attention to the anniversary of important events, such as birthdays. Only when ancient peoples began taking notice of the moon's cycles, did they pay attention to the changing seasons and the pattern that repeated itself over and over. Eventually, the first calendars were formulated in order to mark time changes and other special days. From this tracking system came the ability to celebrate birthdays and other significant anniversaries the same day each year. Evidence of birthday observances dates back before the rise of Christianity. In pagan cultures, people feared evil spirits - especially on their birthdays. It was a common belief that evil spirits were more dangerous to a person when he or she experienced a change in their daily life, such as turning a year older. As a result, birthdays were merry occasions celebrated with family and friends, who surrounded the person of honor with laughter and joy in order to protect them from evil. Instead of gifts, most guests brought positive thoughts and happy wishes for the upcoming year. However, if well-wishers did bring gifts, it was considered an especially good influence for the birthday person. Although historians are certain that people have observed their birthdays for quite some time, there are few records of such celebrations that still exist. Of these few descriptions, only those birthdays of kings, high-ranking nobility, and other important figures have been documented. Common people and especially children never celebrated their birth when the idea came about. This trend has been explained by a theory that nobility were the only people wealthy enough to throw such celebrations, and quite possibly were the only ones deemed important enough to have been written about or remembered. Some historians believe these early birthday bashes resulted in the custom of wearing birthday "crowns" as time went on. The first children's birthday parties occurred in Germany and were called Kinderfeste. Eventually, birthday celebrations became a tradition around the world with young and old, rich or poor. Although birthday customs are quite similar in some countries today, not everyone celebrates in the same way. Different people have incorporated their own rituals into the birthday celebration, based on spiritual beliefs and ancient cultural traditions. While you may find some of them odd, or even humorous, each one is unique. Tomorrow, Saturday, August 16th, our very own Cathy Nichols will be celebrating her birthday here at the NWL/HOUSE of PAIN. That means gifts and a nice dinner on my tab this week! Happy Birthday, Cathy! And that's just from me, the others will have to tell you themselves. Thank you for being a fan of professional wrestling and the NWL/HoPWF!

~ NWL WEEKLY Newsletter Writer/Editor, John Rambo (Hi, Mom!)

August 16, 2008 - SATURDAY NIGHT PRACTICE SESSION - A practice session will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Saturday, 8-16-08, and bell time is set for 7:30PM. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Contact JRamboNWL@aol.com or call 301-797-0627 for seat reservations.

August 19, 2008 - TUESDAY NIGHT PRACTICE SESSION - A practice session will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Tuesday, 8-19-08, and bell time is set for 7:30PM. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Contact JRamboNWL@aol.com or call 301-797-0627 for seat reservations.

August 23, 2008 - SATURDAY NIGHT PRACTICE SESSION - A practice session will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Saturday, 8-23-08, and bell time is set for 7:30PM. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Contact JRamboNWL@aol.com or call 301-797-0627 for seat reservations.

August 26, 2008 - TUESDAY NIGHT PRACTICE SESSION - A practice session will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Tuesday, 8-26-08, and bell time is set for 7:30PM. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Contact JRamboNWL@aol.com or call 301-797-0627 for seat reservations.

August 30, 2008 - SATURDAY NIGHT PRACTICE SESSION - A practice session will be held at the HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, on Saturday, 8-30-08, and bell time is set for 7:30PM. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Contact JRamboNWL@aol.com or call 301-797-0627 for seat reservations.

September 6, 2008 - NWL/HoPWF MARTINSBURG, WV, APOLLO THEATER EVENT & TRAINING SEMINAR FEATURING WWE/ECW SUPERSTAR AL SNOW - WWE HALL of FAME SUPERSTAR TITO SANTANA ADDED TO LINE UP - NWL President Dick Caricofe and HoPWF President John Rambo are bringing the fans an extra special evening of professional wrestling action at the historic Apollo Civic Theater in Martinsburg, WV, on Saturday, 9-6-08. Signed for this are former WWE & ECW superstar and OVW trainer Al Snow, WWE Hall of Fame superstar Tito Santana, Doink the Clown, John Rambo and all the stars of the NWL/HoPWF. Stage seats for this event are $20.00, balcony seats are $15.00 and general admission seats are $10.00. Tickets can be reserved today and paid for the day of the event. There will also be a training seminar with Al Snow prior to the event, at the NWL's Superior Pro Wrestling Training Center/HOUSE of PAIN beginning at 1:00PM. This seminar will be open to anyone involved in professional wrestling and the cost is $50.00 per person. A special "Meet & Greet" autograph session will take place after the seminar and that will start at approximately 3:00PM. For further information about the show, seminar, meet & greet or ticket reservations call 301-739-3048 or 301-797-0627. Email inquiries can be sent to HqNWL@aol.com or JRamboNWL@aol.com.

September 21, 2008 - NWL/HoPWF RETURNS TO JIM McCOY'S TROUBADOUR LOUNGE & PARK IN BERKELEY SPRINGS, WV - The NWL/HoPWF will be returning to Jim McCoy's Troubadour Lounge & Park in Berkeley Springs, WV, on Sunday, 9-21-08, with another special fundraising event. This will be an outdoor show and bell time is set for 2:00PM. More details about this show will be posted soon.

Seating reservations for any "free admission" HoPWF event can be made by emailing JRamboNWL@aol.com.

Where would you like to see an NWL event held? The NWL is starting to book more shows and we would like to know where you would like to attend one of our quality professional wrestling events! If you would like to see the NWL in your hometown, send an e-mail to NWL President Dick Caricofe at HqNWL@aol.com.

Are you interested in holding a fundraising event? The NWL offers excellent fundraiser packages for any organization interested in raising some money and having fun at the same time! Now is the best time to plan for a fundraiser for this upcoming NWL season!
NWL Fundraiser Information

For ticket reservations, directions, or NWL fundraiser information, contact NWL President Dick Caricofe at HqNWL@aol.com or call 301-739-3048.

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If you're interested in getting a start in the professional wrestling business, check out the great discount specials going on at the NWL's Superior Pro Wrestling Training Center/HOUSE of PAIN. The NWL's SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN is the only pro wrestling school endorsed by legendary pro wrestler and trainer of the stars "Afa the Wild Samoan." The Maryland State Athletic Commission also recognizes the NWL's SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN as the top pro wrestling school in the state of Maryland. Over an impressive 17 year history, many of our graduates have gone on to perform on TV, overseas, on the independent circuit, appeared in movies, TV commercials and major magazines. Training at the NWL's SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN takes place on a weekly basis, with participation on the weekly NWL/HoPWF events which are included in the program. The NWL/HOUSE of PAIN offers quality professional wrestling, shootfighting and martial arts training, along with weekly shows at the school and on the road, DVD tapings, weight training equipment, the opportunity to work with big name stars on a regular basis and contacts to other top quality leagues. As mentioned before, we also have helped our graduates and members land jobs in movies, commercials and national magazines. We offer an excellent place to begin the journey of fulfilling your dreams. We also guarantee to match or beat any price for training. Stop by the SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, and check out a "free admission" event or contact the training center by email at JRamboNWL@aol.com or 301-797-0627 for further information.

Would you like to see an HoPWF event in a town near you? Send me an e-mail at JRamboNWL@aol.com and I'll see if we can locate a venue in your area! If you would like to reserve tickets for any of the upcoming HoPWF events, send me an e-mail or call 301-797-0627.

Every Tuesday evening and Saturday nights when we're not on the road, the NWL/HoPWF holds practice sessions open to the public at the NWL's Superior Pro Wrestling Training Center/HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD. Bell time is 7:30PM and parking and admission is always free! The SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN is located right off I-70 or I-81, and directions and maps are posted at NWL School Maps. There are plenty of eateries in the area if you need food or drinks. If you have the time, stop by for a guaranteed fun filled evening at the NWL's SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied with a parent or guardian when attending any of the NWL/HoPWF practice sessions.

The 8-9-08 HoPWF Martinsburg, WV, show featured a Fans Bring Weapons Tag Team main event. The results for this show are located at:
HoPWF Martinsburg, WV, Results - August 9, 2008

The 8-12-08 HoPWF Tuesday Night Practice Session featured 6 practice bouts. The results for this practice session are located at:
HoPWF Tuesday Night Practice Session Results - August 12, 2008

The 8-16-08 HoPWF Saturday Night Practice Session will feature 6 practice bouts. Information about this practice session is located a:
HoPWF Saturday Night Practice Session - August 16, 2008

The 8-12-08 HoPWF Tuesday Night Practice Session will feature 6 practice bouts. Information about this practice session is located at:
HoPWF Tuesday Night Practice Session - August 12, 2008

The NWL/HoPWF's "Open Door" policy is offered to any worker in the business. Whether you're a trained professional wrestler, manager, referee, valet or trainee enrolled at an actual training center, the "Open Door" policy can help you chase your dreams. If you're looking to gain that much needed experience and exposure, the HoPWF weekly events are perfect for accomplishing that goal. Over the last three years, many workers have taken advantage of the "Open Door" policy and benefited from the decision. Not only do you get to brush up and improve your skills, but you also get a foot in the door to many other bookings on NWL shows and other league's events. You won't put any money in your pockets at the HoPWF events, but what knowledge and experience you pick up, money cannot buy! Opportunities like this don't come around often! There is only one condition with participating in any HoPWF event, and that is every wrestler must wear a pair of actual professional wrestling boots. No sneakers or treaded sole work boots are permitted on the HoP ring canvas. I guarantee a great time for anyone who joins in the action, and if you're interested, simply contact me at JRamboNWL@aol.com. Opportunities like this don't come around often!

Any professional wrestler is welcome to take part in the NWL/HoPWF's shootfighting division. To sign up for an HoPWF "shootfight" match, e-mail me at JRamboNWL@aol.com.

All HoPWF events held at the NWL training center are FREE ADMISSION events. There is no charge for parking or for admission to see all the wrestling action, which has been offered to the fans each Tuesday night, since April 1, 1997. If you're ever in the Hagerstown, MD area, stop by and check out the free professional wrestling entertainment. I guarantee everyone a fun time for the entire family!

Special tuition discounts (Military and College) are offered in the NWL website for the NWL's Superior Pro Wrestling Training Center. Further information can be found at:
Superior Pro Wrestling Training Center

Do you need directions to the NWL's SPWTC/HoPWF in Hagerstown, MD? There are maps and helpful information on how to get to the NWL training center located on this page.
NWL School Maps

All of the NWL titles will be defended at the 9-6-08 NWL/HoPWF Martinsburg, WV, event at the historic Apollo Theater.

Each week I rate every wrestler in each match and select the WRESTLER OF THE WEEK. There are 5 categories, with points handed out on a scale of 0 to 5 (Best possible score being 25 pts). The wrestler who gets the highest combined score is the "wrestler of the week." The 5 grading categories are as follows:
1. Attitude- Wrestlers will be graded on their overall attitude and respect for the business.
2. Skill- I will watch for proper technique, creativity, and safety.
3. Showmanship- Wrestlers will be graded on how well they interact with the fans. Good showmanship will get the fans into a match and get them making noise.
4. Sportsmanship- Wrestlers will be graded on how well they treat the other workers, both in and out of the ring. Respect is a key factor.
5. Match Execution- Wrestlers will be graded on how well they carry out their roles as "heel" or "face." Match psychology is also an important factor. This is not how well the wrestlers follow a script.

This week's "wrestler of the week" winner is Todd Hill for his performance at the 8-9-08 HoPWF Martinsburg, WV, event at the historic Apollo Civic Theater in Martinsburg, WV. Todd's scores are as follows:

1. Attitude	5
2. Skill 5	5
3. Showmanship	5
4. Sportsmanship	5
5. Match Execution	5
Total high score	25	pts - Perfect Score

Wrestler of the Week: Todd Hill

This week's "Match of the Week" is:
HoPWF Martinsburg, WV, Event - Saturday, August 9, 2008
Apollo Civic Theater - Martinsburg, WV
NWL HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Challenger
Latin Hit Squad's Enforcer
vs
Challenger
Black Hawk
vs
Champion
Todd Hill
...Black Hawk got the pin on Hill with the help of Mr. V.I.P. Viper to become the new NWL Heavyweight Champion.

The Poll Question results for the last poll were:
Who would you rather see at an NWL/HoPWF event?
1. Al Snow (55) - 82%
2. Tito Santana (12) - 18%

The current Poll Question is:
Who would you like to see wrestle Al Snow at the Sept. 6th NWL/HoPWF event at the Apollo Theater?
1. Gusten Uberstud
2. Giant Killer Brandon Scott
3. Jackpot Jimmy Jessup
4. Latin Hit Squad's Enforcer
5. Flandingo Martinez

To vote on this poll question, go to:
NWL/HoPWF Official Internet Headquarters

Now you can arrange for your child to celebrate his or her birthday at the NWL's SPWTC/HoPWF. Birthday packages are now available. Check out the "Birthday Packages" page located at:
NWL/HoPWF Birthday Celebration Packages

The "Meatlover Kabobs - Caramelized Beef Skewers" recipe has been added to my "Chef John Rambo's HoP Classic Recipes/Recipe of the Week" page. The recipe of the week page is located at:
Chef John Rambo's HoP Classic Recipes/Recipe of the Week

Here are the official August 2008 NWL/HoPWF rankings:
NWL HEAVYWEIGHT Champion
Black Hawk
Top Contender: The Patriot
NWL TAG TEAM Champions
John Rambo & Mister Jimmy Smith
Top Contenders: Latin Hit Squad - Enforcer & Rush
NWL CRUISERWEIGHT Champion
Master Mike Bolding
Top Contender: Dokken
NWL HARDCORE Champion
Dokken
Top Contender: Tytan
NWL LADIES Champion
AmyLee
Top Contender: Sammy Jo
HoPWF HEAVYWEIGHT Champion
Cocky Rocky Dicola
Top Contender: Lawless
HoPWF TAG TEAM Champions
Gustin Uberstud & Giant Killer Brandon Scott
Top Contenders: Heavy Hitters - Bigtime Cory Bush & Tremor
HoPWF CRUISERWEIGHT Champion
Harlen Kano
Top Contender: Black Hawk
WHO'S HOT (MOST POPULAR)
Bigtime Cory Bush
WHO'S NOT (MOST HATED)
Giant Killer Brandon Scott
WHAT'S HOT
Putting on good shows for the fans to keep coming back to enjoy
WHAT'S NOT
Gas prices
TOP FINISH
Lawless' Running Power Slam

There are no injuries to report this week.

There are no returning stars to report this week.

There are no departing stars to report this week.

The NWL/HOUSE of PAIN is always looking for help with the street team, ring crew and setting up chairs for events. Street team members are responsible for distributing show fliers and hanging up posters. Anyone who helps with the ring or chairs is required to report to the road show venues 3 hours prior to bell time or they can meet up at the SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN in Hagerstown, MD, and travel to the shows with the ring crew. This is a good way for younger fans to get free admission into NWL/HoPWF road show events. If anyone is interested in any of the above openings, please contact John Rambo at JRamboNWL@aol.com.

There are new NWL SPWTC/HOUSE of PAIN color short sleeve t-shirts now in stock. Colors are navy blue, light blue, red, orange, brown, black and white, and have the same design and logo that is on the jackets. Sizes range from Small to 4XL. Also on sale are NWL/HoPWF DVD & VHS show tapes, along with long sleeve t-shirts, NWL/HOUSE of PAIN jackets, baseball style jerseys and basecall caps. The new DVD/VHS releases include NWL/HOUSE of PAIN DVD Tapings, NWL/HoPWF All Women events, 2005 NWL/HoPWF Lord Of The Rings 3 event and other road shows from the 2005 season. We can also make copies of any past shows if anyone is interested. The DVDs come with special features that won't be available on VHS. E-mail Cathy Nichols at CatSueNic@aol.com for merchandise information or to place an order.

The NWL/HOUSE of PAIN Merchandise Page is located at:
HOUSE of PAIN Merchandise

Free Advertising! If anyone has a website they would like advertised for free in the NWL WEEKLY Newsletter, send a link for your website to JRamboNWL@aol.com.

BUDOSHIN JU-JITSU YUDANSHAKAI - http://www.budoshin.com/seminars.htm
Aug. 15-17, '08: BUDOSHIN JU-JITSU SUMMER CAMP, North Oaks Park, Santa Clarita, CA. Contact George Kirby.
Sept. 27, '08 (tentative date): CAMP BUDOSHIN 2008, So Calif location TBD. Contact George Kirby or Mark Jordan.
Oct. '08: ADVANCED THROWS & JOINTLOCKS SEMINAR, Rapid City, SD., Contact Doug Langworthy
Nov. 1, '08 BUDOSHIN SHODAN & NIDAN KATA SEMINAR. Arlington, VA. Contact Thomas Salander.
Nov. '08: AJA W. REGION FREESTLYE KATA TOURNAMENT. Date & location TBD. Contact Steve Pendergrass.

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