“Wrestlers 4 Haiti” Raise Over $6K for Relief Effort

Pro wrestlers (Tampa, FL) are mainly known for the weight they throw around in the ring. Turns out they have quite a bit that they put to use outside of it as well.
Wrestlers 4 Haiti, a group hastily put together with great cooperation and organization by pro wrestler Kia Stevens, a.k.a. “Awesome Kong,” and about two dozen of her compatriots, has already raised over $6,000 for the relief efforts in that earthquake-ravaged country—and counting.
The primary fundraiser was an event at a club in Lancaster, PA on January 15, where Stevens and friends entertained, mingled with fans and concerned citizens, and took pledges throughout the evening. Those unable to attend were encouraged to contribute via PayPal.
“My good friend, DJ Seth Gold, is from Harrisburg and he and I have put on parties together before,” Stevens said. “I landed there for a wrestling event on Thursday and he texted me, wanting to know if I wanted to put on a benefit for Haiti.”
The idea was certainly a good one, but Stevens realized time was of the essence.
“I said it was a fantastic idea, but they need help NOW,” she said, recalling the moment. “So I suggested that we put together something the next day, and whatever we raise, we raise.”
Because of the short notice, Stevens had modest hopes.
“I figured if we even just raised $500, that would help. It would buy some water or something.”
But enter fellow wrestler Mick Foley, who told the newly-named “Wrestlers 4 Haiti” that he would match whatever funds were raised, up to $2,500.
“That gave us a goal,” Stevens said.
After a day-and-a-half of whirlwind promotional efforts, including quickly arranged appearances on radio shows, Wrestlers 4 Haiti—about 24 pro wrestlers all told—mobilized through social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook and got the word out. A PayPal address was set up for those who wanted to contribute online.
And the cash is still coming in.
“We’re still getting pledges via PayPal,” Stevens said. “And we’ll continue soliciting donations until the situation in Haiti stabilizes,” she added.
The funds are being turned over to the American Red Cross.
Wrestlers 4 Haiti isn’t the only cause that Stevens is involved with; she’s also the founder of Fountains for Youth, a nonprofit that aims to help teens with at-risk situations utilizing peer influence.
Pledges for the Wrestlers 4 Haiti fundraising drive can still be made via PayPal, using Wrestlers4Haiti@gmail.com .
For interview opportunities with Awesome Kong/Kia Stevens, contact Shannon Rose at (813) 389-0801; (813) 960-8412; or info@mediaproductions.tv .
ABOUT AWESOME KONG
Awesome Kong is a professional wrestler who is a multiple-time TNA Women's Knockout Champion and former NWA World Women's Champion. She has also been a World Champion in AWA Superstars of Wrestling and All Japan Women's Pro-Wrestling.
She’s the only woman to ever hold the NWA and AWA World Women’s titles simultaneously; the only woman to ever hold the NWA and TNA World Women’s titles simultaneously; and the only woman to have held the NWA, AWA, and TNA World Women’s titles.
Awesome Kong Official Website: http://awesomekong.tv/
Awesome Kong is represented by Eclectic Media Productions and their website is at http://mediaproductions.tv
CONTACT: Shannon Rose (813) 389-0801; (813) 960-8412; info@mediaproductions.tv

Credit: Radio Business Report

Pro Wrestling Fusion and NWA Midwest Present: Beach Street Bash

“FLORIDA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH”
TOO COLD SCORPIO vs PWF FLORIDA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION - THE SHEIK

“CONTENDERS MATCH”
FRANCISCO CIATSO vs STEVE MADISON

“FIRST TIME EVER”
“SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH”
PRINCE IAUKEA vs KING KONG FU

“FIRST TIME WOMAN IN FUSION”
“WOMAN’S SPECIAL ATTRACTION”
SUMIE SAKAI vs AWESOME KONG

“FIRST TIME EVER”
“COLOSSAL TAG TEAM MATCH”
DARK CITY FIGHT CLUB vsTHE SHANE TWINS

“FIRST TIME EVER”
“SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH”
DAGON vs PWF FLORIDA Jr. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION - CHRIS JONES

“FUSION DEBUT OF SINN”
SiNN BoDHi vs TOMMY TAYLOR

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Professional Wrestling Sanctioned by the National Wrestling Alliance

NWA Charlotte: Thorns & Roses

NWA Charlotte is offering up a second helping of Mid-Atlantic goodness on Valentine's Day. The first show featured NWA National Champion defend his title against long-time nemesis Mikal Judas. In keeping with this new tradition, NWA Women's World Champion MsChif takes on long-time nemesis Awesome Kong. Kong and 'Chiff have battled over titles in NWA Midwest, Shimmer, and the World Championship. Many believed it to be a fluke when Kong lost the title. Since then Kong went on to dominate the Knockout Division of TNA. And MsChif has dominated the ladies of the NWA.

Also the return bout between Ivan Koloff and his nephew Nikita versus The Barbarian and his agent Jeff G. Bailey in a no disqualification match, with the Legends Championship on the line. Also to check out a piece that the local Fox affiliate did on with Ryan O'Reily and NWA Charlotte.

New Women's World Champion

In what must be considered the biggest upset of the year, Amazing Kong has finally been defeated for the NWA Women's World Championship. Kong, who has maintained a dual Champion for the better part of the year. Previously holding the AWA Women's Japanese Championship and the NWA Women's World Championship. Shortly after losing the AWA title, she joined TNA and won their Knockout Championship.

MsChif was defeated by Kong for the title last year. MsChif after avenging her defeat from Kong on Sunday, MsChif also defeated Sara Del Rey for the Shimmer Championship yesterday. This marks the second time that our reigning Women's Champion has been a dual champion.

Women's World Title to be defended in IWA: PR

"The Double Feminine Campeona, Amazing Kong estara arriving at the Island from Encanto to be part of proximo event of the IWA, "War by Gold". Kong estara sending an Opened Challenge to any fighter is man or woman during the event. Amazing Kong is at the moment the fighter #1 at world-wide level since ademas of being the Feminine World-wide Campeona of the NWA, is the Campeona of the Feminine Division in the TNA.

Which roughly translates too...

The Amazing Kong has arrived in Puerto Rico to take part in the IWA "War By Gold" event. Kong has sent out and Open Challenge to any man or woman. Amazing Kong is the #1 fighter in the World, since she holds the Woman's World title of the NWA and the Knockout Championship of TNA.
Kong has been one of the most outstanding wrestlers in the past few years. Not only has she dominated both the Woman's division in the NWA and TNA, she also is a former AWA Women's World Champion and previously held the tag team titles in HUSTLE, a Japanese version of sports-entertainment.

Amazing Kong to TNA

Well now Kong has her chance to go after Christian Cage. It's been reported all over the web and she's already wrestled one match for Total Non-Stop Action, Amazing Kong is with TNA. What does that mean for the NWA and it's Women's Division?

Nothing!

Unlike sharing titles with TNA in the past, the NWA isn't rushing to rip the title off of Kong. As far as I can tell, Kong will be allowed to remain the NWA's Woman's Champion, while competing within the Knockout Division of TNA. Its kind of a win/win situation, for both NWA and TNA. The former Double Champion will be competing against the likes of Traci Brooks, Gail Kim, and whomever else TNA decideds to sign.

I for one would wish nothing but the best of luck to Kong in TNA. With a very quite Women's Division, TNA can bennefit Kong's career and might even breathe greater life into the NWA's Woman's Division.