* PWU's Mission Statement - A company for the wrestlers, by the wrestlers.  After having people "Experience the New Edge", the core of PWU is back to where it needs to be as we move into the next evolution of "Wrestle-Reality".  Johnny Kashmere, PWU's C.E.O. & founder is back firmly with the reigns of the company in his hands.  Nate Stein is the Executive Vice President.  Then we will have a new PWU Commissioner.

* PWU Commissioner Idol - A LEGITIMATE contest.  The nine finalists can come back July 26 & have the chance to have their say.  THAT NIGHT, fans can decide who will be the NEW PWU COMMISSIONER.  If someone is unable to attend, we will pick new finalists before July 26.  Those wanting to confirm their attendance or to step in, e-mail info@prowrestlingunplugged.com.

* What is Wrestle-Reality?  In the 80s, it was "Rock & Wrestling" the inclusion of wrestling as a part of pop culture.  The 90s were defined by "The Attitude Era".  This decade, there's been a need to fill the void left from the "Monday Night Wars".  More interest in the genres like hardcore, lucha-libre, puroseru, strong style, smart mark, etc.

On television, you can see the success of things like Survivor & VH1's "Celeb-Reality", the transition in the coming decade will be this full emersion into reality.  We will be on the forefront with PWU's "Wrestle-Reality".

You'll see our superstars like you've never seen them before.  At home, at work, with their families.  When there's a peak behind the scenes, we put you behind the scenes.  The key piece is YOU.

I don't want to give some of this away, because to buy into it, you should be kept on your toes.  How would it feel if what you say or do at a live event dictates what happens at PWU?  What would it be like for YOU to become a part of the event itself.  That's Wrestle-Reality.  Not an insult to your intelligence, but making you integral to how PWU should be.

* From Matthew Cavanaugh - Why did you decide to leave the New Alhambra Arena? Was it because of the rumored problems between Johnny & Roger?

No, Johnny & Roger get along great.  We've coordinated our dates together so talent can get more bookings.  Johnny & Trent Acid, along with The SAT have been close for years.  An arena employee used racial slurs at The SAT after they could have potentially damaged some of his equipment.  In the end, it was a better situation for everyone to just leave.

* Also from Matthew - Why the world gym? What about people who have to catch the bus & cross Roosevelt Ave?

The World Gym is a venue that suits us well.  As for the bus piece, I really don't know.  But if there's a bus station like right across the street, doesn't that make it more convenient to get to than the Arena?

It's also not the venue that defines the promotion.  The promotion should give meaning and make good use of the space it has.  PWU is doing something on the forefront of wrestling and it should be more about our mission and satisfying our fans.

* From Eric Bartsch - What's the status of the Crazy 8, and what about PowerSurge TV?

The Crazy 8 will return, it's a PWU original concept.  It is a part of our very core & close to our hearts. 

Power Surge TV IS gone for now.  When it left the air, we continued with the internet broadcast.  But to be consistent with our message, we want to give you something a little more direct than that & put actual matches right on our website.

* ProWrestlingUnplugged.com Enhancements: There is something new almost DAILY on the site.  The new fan intensive experience called "High Voltage" is in an interactive experience, where fans can take a peek at who we've selected to be our Most Valuable Player and see who is in the Penalty Box.  Someone who, more or less, really deserves a good time out.

* From Peter Calogerakos & Joseph White - Would PWU do a show outside of the Philadelphia area?

It comes down to the financial cost and where our crowd is.  Wrestling is not at the height it once was & to blindly run into a new area without making sure the interest, along with that local financial support being there is a huge risk.  We're sure of our product, but we'd want to make sure it's something that crowd would come to. 

There have been some talks about having a PWU event in the mid-west.

* From Casey - Rumors of Tod Gordon & him leaving Pro Wrestling because of them.

When this one was said yesterday, I was floored.  I normally keep my ear to the ground & hadn't heard this one.  Legitimately, Tod's father is very ill.  His financial & time commitments need to be with his family, as they should be.

* On July 26th, PWU brings you "Family Reunion" right there & in person at The World Gym, 11000 Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia with a 7:30 pm belltime.

There will be THREE main events for this show.

Our first main event, a #1 Contendership to the PWU World Heavyweight championship, is a rematch from N.W.E. in Italy, as "International Superstar" Trent Acid takes on - "THE MASTERPIECE" CHRIS MASTERS.

 "Fabulous" John McChesney will also defend the PWU World Heavyweight championship against an opponent to be announced on Memorial Day.  ALL PWU TITLES will be on the line in July.

Ticket locations include Ontario Street Comics, George's Cards & Collectibles, as well as The World Gym, starting this Saturday at 2 pm.  Internet sales will be up when we announce confirmation on our second of our three main events.

There will be a limited amount of very special Backstage passes.  Bringing Wrestle-Reality right to you, you can see what it's like behind the scenes at PWU.  These tickets will be on sale once the internet sales are up & running.

We will also have a seminar on July 26th, but more on that as we get closer to "Family Reunion".

* Future PWU Events: Next Tuesday, May 6th we will be releasing the date of the June Baseball Benefit event for the Council Rock Holland Little League in Holland, PA.

After July 26th's "Family Reunion event", PWU returns the fourth Saturday of every month straight through until October.  You can check all the latest on our upcoming events and dates at ProWrestlingUnplugged.com

You will see the returns of Sunny & Blue Meanie.  Burt Ward has reached out to us about coming back.  We're also talking with Garrison Carrida, the 501st Storm Troopers Legion, and the band from last year's Crazy 8 Red Carpet, Shovelhook.

* Annihilation's message - "We do not hire criminals, people who cause trouble who have criminal records, under investigation for assault on your woman, racists.  Do not put things on the internet that are not true.  Get your story straight.  You have eight million stories out there.  Find the truth first before making anything up or find a lawsuit on your hands."

* From Austin Grimes - With the announcement of PWU broadcasting on Stickam for this press conference, don't you think it would be a great idea to broadcast live wrestling shows as well?

I agree, but 1) Internet connection can still be fickle & we want to make sure it's something that we wouldn't have to go back & say "oh whoops, didn't work out."  2) Look at Stickam right now.  I'm on a T1 line & look at the issues here.  Watching wrestling like this would drive me crazy.

Does that mean in the future we won't go back and try this?  No.  But for right now, I don't know if the infrastructure is there to really make it reliable.

* Questions from Tara Daly - Will markd ever come back to pwu? Honestly, probably not.

Why did u strip Jack Evans of the Junior Title after winning Crazy 10? Due to just booking schedules & conflicts.  No heat.
Lastly from Ms. Tara, What happen to the Animal house that was the greatest venue beside the berywn tavern?  The Animal House was PWU's first real home a few exits up from the Arena in a warehouse area.  Its size limited us & the parking was crap.  It wasn't the best neighborhood either. In the end, there was a mix of some code violations with the building itself & the owner wanted to use it for other things as well.  But we're moving on now.

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