JT Lightning in dire straights, phony Bobo Brazil Jr. and more

• There is a guy on the east coast using a Bobo Brazil Jr. gimmick and it is not the same person that has been using the monicker for the last 25 years in the Mid-West. Still trying to get more info on who the other guy is, he has been working for New Jersey based NWS. The "original" Bobo Brazil Jr. who suffered a stroke some months back is making steady progress in his recovery and said he is in good health and spirits.
• Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling promoter/owner J.T. Lightning is said to be finally losing his battle with cancer and all the wrestling community is asking for prayers.
• There is a nasty rumor regarding a former WWE Diva who dated one of the most controversial and some say craziest wrestler's in the business that alleges she gave him herpes. Gossip sure but it makes for a good story.
• A lot of great feedback regarding The Tony Myers The Interview that appeared on these pages. 
• JCW canceled an iPPV event scheduled for Columbus, Ohio this coming weekend with no official reason given.
• Highspots.com is said to be offering $100,000 each to the Ultimate Warrior and Hulk Hogan to sit down and do a face-to-face interview. I will offer them $10 no to...
• Maryese, who was the target of a deranged stalker which prompted the WWE to provide extra security at events recently, is undergoing surgery for a hernia and will be out for a short time.
• Ric Flair, who has heat with the powers that be in Impact Wrestling , is on the booking sheet to work the No Surrender PPV in September.
• The Sheik, who was stripped of the NWA World Championship recently is said to have been reluctant to drop the title to Adam Pearce because The Sheik felt Pearce was not willing to drop the title to him and instead used Colt Cabana as a transitional champion. The Sheik also felt he had brought some respectability to the title after having had defended it in Japan and did not think it was the right time to release the belt to Pearce. As a result of all of this The Sheik was stripped of the title prompting a three-way match with Chance Prophet and Shawn Tempers that turned into a poorly booked four-way match that included Jimmy Rave. 
• Adam Pearce is in his fourth run with the title and it is thought he maintains his standing in the NWA because he brings money to the group through sponsorship and advertising. After a failed stint as the ROH booker Pearce continues to not impress with his matchmaking skills. Even though Pearce is a solid worker he leaves a lot to be desired holding the NWA World Championship as did Colt Cabana.
• There is talk that the WWE is less than happy with Steve Keirn and the FCW training ground and that Danny Davis and OVW could soon see a return to being the developmental area for New York.
• In a clear case of "who you know or who you are related to" where pro wrestling is concerned, Colt Cabana worked a dark match at the SmackDown tapings.
• News that is not news, it is expected that a ruling in the Jeff Hardy drug case could come at any time.
• Davey Richards the current ROH Champion will be at the OVW tapings tonight and at NWA Smoky Mountain on Thursday.
•  Abdullah the Butcher is lashing out at reports he has Hepatitis C in the wake of a lawsuit filed by Canadian worked Devon Nicholson who is suing the WWE Hall of Fame wrestler for $6.5 million. Abby claims he does not have Hepatitis C and he will be providing a blood sample for analysis soon. Nicholson has worked a number of bloody matches prior to having worked Abdullah including matches in Puerto Rico that were somewhat brutal.
• Finally, congratulations to "The Rock&Roller" Izzy Lambert who won the OWA Television Championship from "Big" Jake South at the NWA show at the Ohio State Fair this past weekend. Both guys put forth a prideful effort in their match and it was well received by the veterans.
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