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Eric's Trifecta Of Happiness – No It Doesn't Involve Cookies

Eric Cornish — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:34:25 +0000

Besides the normal things that make a person happy like my wonderful family, great food, and the good Lord above, I have 3 things that really get me going. These are my hobbies, my passions, my stuff. So what are these 3 things, and how did they all come together in one place at the [...]

Wrestling Benefit Show For Adam's Pantry June 1st At Evansville Armory

Eric Cornish — Thu, 30 May 2013 18:13:25 +0000

Strictly NSane Pro Wrestling returns to Evansville’s National Guard Armory for a special benefit for Adam’s Pantry called ‘A Night To Feed The Hungry.’ Local and regional stars will gather for an exciting night of wrestling for a good cause. Tri-State favorites, Madman Pondo and 2 Tuff Tony will square off in the main event [...]

WWE Supershow Comes To Evansville May 18th

Eric Cornish — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:20:37 +0000

The Superstars of the WWE are headed back to the Ford Center in Evansville on Saturday, May 18th. All your favorites from Raw and Smackdown will be attendance, so join the WWE Universe and get tickets starting this Saturday. #WWEEvansville Saturday, May 18, 2013 AT 7:30 PM At the FORD CENTER in EVANSVILLE, IN Tickets [...]

WWE Monday Night Raw 20th Anniversary – Eric's Favorite Raw Moment

Eric Cornish — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:11:21 +0000

Tonight, it’s time to go back in my memories as the WWE’s flagship show celebrates 20 years on the air. Monday Night Raw launched in 1993, replacing the Monday night staple, Prime Time Wrestling, and I remember well, watching that very first episode. Prior to the launch of Raw, WWE (WWF at the time) aired [...]

Pro Wrestlers Vs. Zombies – Yeah That's Happening [VIDEO]

Eric Cornish — Sat, 05 Jan 2013 23:15:41 +0000

As you may know, I’m a huge wrestling fan. Right now there is a project being put together pairing my favorite pass time with another interest of mine. That’s right, the movie is being made as we speak. ‘Pro Wrestlers vs. Zombies’ could be a reality soon! As cheesy as this film will surely be, [...]

Charity Wrestling Show Coming To Evansville December 21st

Eric Cornish — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:41:48 +0000

Stricktly Nsane Pro Wrestling and Fearville Championship Wrestling have teamed up to give back this holiday season. Both organizations, that regularly run shows in southern Illinois bring their action to the Evansville National Guard Armory to benefit Adam’s Pantry. If you’d like to win tickets to this show, enter below.

Jerry Lawler Speaks For The First Time About His Heart Attack

Eric Cornish — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:00:05 +0000

Last week, we updated you on legendary wrestler in Evansville and around the world, Jerry "The King" Lawler, and his health following a heart attack he suffered during a taping of WWE Monday Night Raw. Now, Lawler is resting at his home in Memphis, and he spoke to his local TV station Fox 13 about the incident and his health.

Charity Wrestling Show Comes To Carmi July 11

Eric Cornish — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 22:16:28 +0000

Strictky Nsane Pro Wrestling is coming back to Carmi, Illinois this Wednesday night, July 11th for a charity show. The first ever 'Headlock On Hunger' will be held at the VFW Hall in Carmi and feature quality pro wrestling the family can enjoy for admission of only one can good for the local food bank!

WWE Smackdown At Evasnsville's Ford Center [PHOTOS]

Eric Cornish — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:42:07 +0000

Last night, the WWE brought the Superstars of Smackdown to the Ford Center for the first ever televised wrestling event in the building. Matches were taped for this Friday night’s edition of Friday Night Smackdown on SyFy. I want to first thank our top bidder in the online auction for St. Jude, Louie Gabriel, who [...]

Auction For St. Jude – Bid On WWE Tickets And Meet And Greet

Eric Cornish — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 19:29:07 +0000

99.5 WKDQ and the WWE are giving you a chance to have a one-of-a-kind experience when WWE Smackdown comes to the Ford Center on June 26th for a live TV taping. You could sit ringside and meet some WWE Superstars before the show. We’re taking bids now for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In this [...]

Chad Brock – Failed Wrestler And Japanese Country Singer [VIDEOS]

Eric Cornish — Wed, 30 May 2012 21:05:43 +0000

Most of you who remember Chad Brock, remember his one big hit, ‘Yes!’ That is not his only claim to fame, and I have the videos to prove it. Yes, before he was a country star, Chad donned the man-briefs in a WCW wrestling ring. Watch as he gets pummeled by the infamous, late Chris [...]

John Cena Files For Divorce – Leslie's One Step Closer

Eric Cornish — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:42:58 +0000

Leslie Morgan may be one step closer to her dream man. WWE Superstar, John Cena is filing for divorce from his wife of 3 years. The Miami Herald is reporting: Tampa resident and WWE superstar John Cena has filed for divorce from his high school sweetheart and wife of only 3 years, Liz Huberdeau, saying [...]

Montgomery Gentry Tangle With Wrestling Champion Bobby Roode

Eric Cornish — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:33:52 +0000

I have to say, as big a wrestling fan as I am, I don’t watch TNA’s “Impact Wrestling” very often. So, color me surprised when I flipped on the old DVR Friday morning to see what I missed on Thursday, and saw Montgomery Gentry mixing it up in the locker room. It all started as [...]

Kris Kristofferson's Son To Wrestle With The WWE

Leslie Morgan — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:38:40 +0000

Kris Kristofferson’s 6’2, 230 lb son has signed a deal with the WWE as ‘BIG Country’. WWE sources say they are impressed with his work ethic and they predict he COULD be the next breakout star!! Jody has already started training in Florida but it is has yet to be determined when he will make [...]

Eric Talks To WWE Superstar, Dolph Ziggler

Eric Cornish — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:30:57 +0000

For the second year in a row, WWE superstar, Dolph Ziggler made a call to my afternoon show to talk about the upcoming live event. WWE's Supershow comes to the Ford Center this Saturday night for the first time ever.

WWE Super Show Is Coming To Ford Center

Eric Cornish — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:46:25 +0000

The Superstars of the WWE are headed back to Evansville on Saturday, January 28th! Stars from both Raw and Smackdown will converge on the Ford Center for the first time to do battle. Already schduled to appear are John Cena, CM Punk, Alberto Del Rio, Big Show, Mark Henry, Randy Orton, The Miz, The Divas and more. [...]

What Does The Ultimate Warrior Think Of Occupy Wall Street?

Eric Cornish — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:49:20 +0000

James Helwig is a very intelligent man. He speaks about politics at many universities across the country. The strange thing about James is that he used to portray the painted up, arm-tasseled, muscle-bound, WWF Champion, The Ultimate Warrior. In this recent interview from TMZ.com, Warrior (now his legal first name) gives his humble opinion about [...]

New Wrestling Promotion Kicks Off In Evansville

Eric Cornish — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:04:20 +0000

As we told you earlier this week, a brand new wrestling promotion launched in Evansville on Wednesday night. Legends of Wrestling Association held its first show at the Drunkin Munkee on Clermont Ave, with the first round of its Heavyweight Title Tournament. The stars that advanced to the second round were “Superb” Scott Sexton, Jocephus Brody, “Marvelous” [...]

New Wrestling Promotion In Evansville Brings Legendary Names

Eric Cornish — Tue, 31 May 2011 22:54:57 +0000

Over the last two years, professional wrestler, Jamie Dundee has headed up wrestling shows in Evansville featuring Legends of Wrestling. Starting this Wednesday night, June 1st, he branches out to bring a weekly wrestling show to town. The Legends of Wrestling Association will be conducting shows every Wednesday night at The Drunkin Monkee (The Old Woody’s [...]

Tribute To A Childhood Hero – Macho Man Randy Savage

Eric Cornish — Tue, 24 May 2011 19:06:22 +0000

I grew up watching wrestling. Heck, I’m grown up and still watching, but one of the first stars to ever catch my attention was Randy “Macho Man” Savage. His lavish ring gear and over-the-top interviews made him a hit with fans in the mid 80′s. Everyone back then knew Hulk Hogan, but after 4-5 years [...]