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---- Very Sad News to report by awaflorida.com
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Wladek (Walter) Killer Kowalski
October 13, 1926 - August 30,2008
~ A Wrestler- A Trainer- An Icon- A Killer ~
~ He will be missed ~
BREAKING NEWS— AWA Florida.com reports
Walter “Killer” Kowalski, during the first week of August 08, suffered a Major Heart Attack that could be terminal.
As we enter the second week of August he seems to be doing a bit better.
Walter was one of the best trainers ever put on this earth.
Of course regarding his historic Pro-Wrestling fighting career we could speak on that subject for hours upon hours.
Killer Kowalski “Master of the Claw” T-Shirt
For decades fans and opponents alike have quivered at the mere thought of Killer Kowalski's famed Claw hold. Now you can honor this WWE Hall-of-Fame Great for truly being the "Master of the Claw" with this new ringer
t-shirt. The shirt is white with royal rings around the neck and sleeves and features the "Killer" on the front.
100% of profits from the sale of this shirt will help go to the Legend to help defer the cost of rising medical bills.
Available in S,M,L,XL,XXL
T-KKCLAW $20.00
To purchase & support this Icon please “Click” this link
http://chaoticwrestling.stores.yahoo.net/kikomofclt.html
This link goes to a Wrestling Federation & Walter’s Training school
near my hometown of Boston, Massachusetts
With great pleasure, AWA Florida Welcomes
Megan Hauserman
For our Promotional Events
Playboy Model & T.V. Star
Winner of “Beauty & the Geek” on the CW network
And “Rock of Love 2 with Brett Michaels” on VH-1
Go to our “CONTACT” if you want Megan to appear at your event!
AWA Florida congratulates Katie Lea Burchill
(A.K.A Nikita of England)
On her WWE RAW debut along side Paul
Burchill. Katie Lea is a very beautiful rising star in a unique WWE
story line
To see proper AWA (American Wrestling Association) in its original glory,
classic episodes will start airing on the ESPN Classic TV Network from 1-2 am on
02/27/08.
AWA Florida.com also has CD episodes of ESPN'S "The Cage" Radio Program for sale
in future.
Vampire Novel “Turned” on Sale NOW!
$15 + $3 Postage & Handling
Purchase Via Pay Pal Feb 08
12/22/07 - Puerto Rico Superstar and former TNA Pro-Wrestler ~Apolo~ has signed a developmental contract with WWE. Apolo helped launch The AWA Florida Federation and is featured in the AWA Florida DVD “Return to Greatness”. We Wish Apolo all the best!
TOP NEWS: The Paper Work has been Filed and Approved
And AWA Florida will run Live Events & Autograph Shows
in Pennsylvania! See Events Page for Info & Dates!
We also welcome Dustin Rhodes (WWE’s Gold Dust)
and the Blue Meanie (ECW-WWE) to our growing Roster!
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AWA FLORIDA VOL #1 $20
THE RETURN TO GREATNESS
AWA Singles Match: Teacher versus Student
Owner of Orange Avenue Gym, 90’s AWA star,
And Former “Mr.Orlando” Stormy Granzig
VS
Stormy’s Protégé from the Past
Pete Cannon
AWA Women’s Singles Match: East
versus West
Land of the Rising Sun
Malia Hosaka
VS
American Hard Body
Lexie Fyfe
AWA Singles Match: Battle of the Monsters
Member of Brotherhood of Destruction
The Awesome Axis
VS
The man only known as Rick The Reeper
AWA Singles Match: Future versus Icon
Heartbreak Express singles competitor
Scott Davis
VS
Uptown Frankie C.
AWA Tag Team Match: Old School Style
The Heartbreak Express
Superstar Sean Davis & Fabulous Phil Davis
With the Manager of the Stars
Shelli Cannon
VS
Brian Gamble & Chasyn Rance
AWA Singles Match: CO-MAIN EVENT
TNA’s Apolo from Puerto Rico w/ Rico Cassanova
VS
The Mysterious SAINT
AWA Heavy Weight Title Match: MAIN EVENT
The Living Legend LARRY ZBYSZKO
VS
The Power of Python
THE DEBUT OF THE AWA ANGELS:
Claudia Lightfoot, Lady Tragedi Merlot,
And Shelli Cannon
AWA FLORIDA VOL #2 $20
AWA 80’s FLASH-BACK
AWA Special Arm Wrestling Match:
Star of TV’s American Gladiator
TANK w/ Claudia
VS
Unknown Challenger ???
AWA Women’s TAG TEAM Match:
Land of the Rising Sun American Beauty
Malia Hosaka & Lorelei Lee
VS
The Greatest Tag Team Ever!
TEAM BLONDAGE: Amber & Krissy (WWE)
Japan Promoter & Writer Kohei scouts our Talent
AWA Tag Team Match: Battle of the Big Men
Members of Brotherhood of Destruction
The Awesome Axis & the Power of Python
VS
Dangerous Dale & 450 lbs SNOW
AWA Singles Match: The High flyers
TNA’s Brian Gamble
VS
The Kamikaze Kid
AWA Tag Team Match: 80’s Throw
back
The Heartbreak Express
Superstar Sean Davis & Fabulous Phil Davis
With the Manager of the Stars
Shelli Cannon
VS
The Macabre HELL-BILLIES
AWA Light Weight TV Title Match: CO-MAIN EVENT
TNA’s Jerrelle “Mr.630” Clark
VS
The Mysterious SAINT w/ Tragedi
AWA Heavy Weight Title Match: MAIN EVENT
The Living Legend LARRY ZBYSZKO
VS
Scott Davis of the Heartbreak Express
Featuring THE AWA ANGELS:
Claudia Lightfoot, Lady Tragedi Merlot,
Shelli Cannon, and Newest Angel LANIE!!!
AWA FLORIDA VOL # 3 $20
SHOOT INTERVIEW SERIES
This DVD of AWA Florida
“
The Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko
-SHOOT INTERVIEW-
Includes Live Events and Audio In-Studio Interview
The interview covers various subjects on:
The historic WWF feud with Bruno Sammartino
& Shea Stadium attendance records broken
Entering the AWA and dealing with Verne Gagne
On a business and personal level
The rise and fall of the WCW
Current status of Total Non-Stop Action TNA/NWA
& Spike TV
Larry discusses his favorite Wrestlers & Characters
Of Pro-Wrestling
Comments on Ring Psychology & “Old School Wrestling”
DVD Matches include:
The Living Legend Larry Zbyszko
Versus
THE POWER THE PYTHON
For AWA GOLD!
Also #1 contender Scott Davis of the Heartbreak Express
With manager of the stars Shelli Cannon
Versus
Star of SPIKE TV’s TNA Larry Zbyszko
In a Florida Heavyweight TITLE Match
And Much More!
Larry is accompanied to the ring by The AWA ANGELS
AWAFlorida.com welcomes Texas Diva
The Simply Stunning Crystal
This NEW AWA Angel has such class & beauty
and we look forward to her appearances in 2009
AWA Angels Group DVD Vol.#1
On Sale 05/07 $20
~ Filmed in Florida ~
The Greatest ANGELS Florida has to offer
AWA Angels Group DVD Vol.#2
On Sale 05/07 $20
~ Filmed in Pennsylvania ~
Box Art TBA
The Best ANGELS Pennsylvania has produced
AWA Angels DIVA DVD Vol.#1
Spotlight on: The Lovely EVA
On Sale 05/05/07 $20
~ Filmed in Pennsylvania ~
Breath taking beauty that knows sports inside & out.
Two Books recently released are the following:
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Pro-Wrestling Moves |
The History of Pro-Wrestling |
AWA Florida congratulates Krissy Vaine of Team Blondage
for being picked up by the WWE!
Krissy has been diligent with the WWE and it paid off!
Krissy called me personally and it was a fun call and we wish her the best.
A 3-year developmental contract will soon turn into a TV contract!
This awesome lady loves and totally respects this business.
Click back to this site for the release of a
DVD – Krissy Vaine in Action!
&
CD of Krissy’s Orlando Studio Photo Shoot!
Both On Sale mid Feb 06
Also Congratulations to
MVP A.K.A. Antonio Banks of Florida fame!
Great Man, Paid his dues, and now he’s on TV
WWE’s SMACKDOWN -Friday Nights- Best of Luck Antonio!
Congratulations to our AWA Florida Valet – The Lovely ~ EVA ~
Eva had a story in Extreme Magazine and her career moves forward!
EVA is available for Promotional Bookings & Appearances
Visit AWA Angels for more information or e-mail
awaflorida@hotmail.com
See her DVD on the SHOP PAGE.
Contrary to any rumors and/or web forums
THE AWA FLORIDA lives on. I may be in & out of FL
But the show must go on! And Will!
One of the BEST Women’s Matches I have ever seen
was at
The Dangerous Women of Wrestling
2/2/06 filming in Philly!
I saw Angel Orsini (aka ECW Riptide)
vs. Sumie Sakai
*Most wrestling experts expect this match to steal the show hands down, as
these two ring veterans will use everything in their arsenal to grab the victory.
A win in this match up would mean a lot to either competitor. Expect Angel
and Sumie to tear the house down.
It did bring down the house! Best Match ever! I wish Angel a speedy recovery!
I will be working with The Dangerous Women of Wrestling in Danbury, Ct on March
10th 2006. I did some work on this past show and look forward to ALL FUTURE
SHOWS! Please visit http://www.dangerouswomenofwrestling.com/ For all the info,
downloads, and more! April 29th they return to the ECW Area in Philly
AWA Florida DVD’s can be purchased
at this site, E-bay (Zbyszko stuff goes crazy there), OR
Store #1 http://thecontrolcenter.net
“
Where the Wrestling World Shops” Great selections at the Control Center
also a VHS library like no other
Store #2 http://www.rfvideo.com/
RF Video is well known for their Shoot tapings
AWA Florida.com releases scheduled for mid Feb 06
AWA Florida.com would like to THANK
Kohei – Japan Wrestling Promoter & Writer
Here at AWA Florida we are appreciative of all Kohei’s time and efforts
A Quick background: Kohei flew from Osaka, Japan on 11/4 to visit our AWA show
on 11/5. He then flew out on 11/6. Since his departure we have spoken by Phone & Internet.
On the date of 12/4, Kohei spoke with Malia Hosaka & Thomas Perryman and
reviewed our talents contracts in Orlando. I really must thank Malia for all
her time and help on this overseas travel issue. She is the toughest Woman
in Wrestling but also a pure talent for the business. Due to a Venue change
and Kohei’s schedule, our AWA All Women’s Card will now be TBA.
The Host of this LIVE EVENT will be “The Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko
!
The Issue just hit the
Stands- Pro Wrestling Illustrated Presents: A Guide to Professional Wrestling
and strongly features AWA Florida and its TALENTS!
Look to pages #44-45 for an AWA Florida description and contact.
Also go to pages #140 for a feature on TEAM BLONDAGE: Amber O’Neal & Krissy
Vaine
Also Page # 142 features Jerrelle "Mr.630" Clark our AWA Florida
Light Heavyweight Champion.
This PWI Digest features 122 Federations and is a great read for $5.95
Pick up the Orlando Weekly November 3-9 issue
and turn to page #8 to see the first of our many upcoming ads!
See event page for more details.
Awa Florida is a structured Florida business and owns the Internet address of AwaFlorida.com. As of 2-17-06 we will not be associated with Dale R. Gagner A.K.A. Dale R. Gagne, AWA Ent., and/or The American Wrestling Association. AWA Florida does own and will release DVD products under the American Wrestling Association title for we were a territory that upheld our contract at all times. There is pending action against Dale R. Gagner alias Dale R. Gagne. These actions started this past summer 2005 and are ongoing. Here at AWA Florida we live and honor contracts and we will not have dealings with larcenous characters or businesses.
WWE Files Lawsuit against Dale Gagner
- Thursday, April 26 2007 - 3:56 PM
World Wrestling sues promoter. WWE has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court against a Minnesota man who is allegedly misappropriating the trademarks of an organization that was run by the "legendary Vern Gagne" from the 1960s to the 1990s.
World Wrestling sues promoter
World Wrestling Entertainment has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court against a Minnesota man who is allegedly misappropriating the trademarks of an organization that was run by the "legendary Vern Gagne" from the 1960s to the 1990s.
By Dan Browning, Star Tribune
Last update: April 26, 2007 – 1:02 PM
World Wrestling Entertainment has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court against a Minnesota man who is allegedly misappropriating the trademarks of an organization that was run by the "legendary Vern Gagne" from the 1960s to the 1990s.
Gagne is a Twin Cities promoter who's often considered the grandfather of modern television wrestling theatrics.
World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. and its associated WWE Libraries Inc., collectively know as WWE, bought the trademarks to Gagne's company in 2003. It has continued to market professional wrestling-related goods and services under the AWA trademarks, including a video titled "The Spectacular Legacy of the AWA," according to the suit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Minneapolis.
The suit alleges that Dale R. Gagner, also known as Dale Gagne, "is a serial infringer" who first tried to misuse the AWA trademarks in 1990, and who is doing so again under a company called AWA Wrestling Entertainment Inc.
Minnesota business records list AWA Wrestling Entertainment Inc. at a Rochester Post Office box. A message left Thursday morning on the company's answering machine was not immediately returned. State public records list two individuals by the name of Dale R. Gagner; one, age 37, lives in Rochester. Neither could be reached for comment Thursday.
The suit says that in 1990, the Minneapolis Boxing and Wrestling Club, which had owned the AWA marks at the time, filed a similar infringement lawsuit against Gagner and others.
According to that suit, Gagner had worked as an independent contractor promoting wrestling events for the club, but he was fired when the club owners learned that he had promoted an AWA event without their knowledge. The court enjoined Gagner and his co-defendants from infringing on the AWA trademarks.
The current WWE lawsuit alleges that Gagner, in a "blatant attempt to trade on the name and popularity of Verne Gagne" and his association with the AWA, dropped the letter R from his surname to make it appear that they are related. Gagner is not related to Gagne, the suit says.
WWE says it has spent considerable sums marketing AWA's name and products, including a historical home video and a cable-TV, on-demand service known as "WWE 24/7." It markets the products through a website at www.wwe.com.
Gagner is disregarding the earlier injunction against his use of the AWA trademarks and now owns and operates websites at www.awastars.com and www.myspace.com/awastars, the suit says.
"The clear intent of Defendants' activities is to misrepresent that Defendants are the successors to and/or affiliated with the AWA wrestling promotion." the suit says, adding that the defendants have never been affiliated with WWE or the trademarked AWA wrestling promotion.
The suit charges Gagner and AWA Wrestling Entertainment with trademark infringement, unfair competition and cybersquatting under the federal Lanham Act, and with deceptive trade practices under Minnesota law. It seeks a permanent injunction restraining the defendants from using the trademarks or the awastars.com Internet domain name; all profits resulting from the alleged infringement; legal fees and expenses and other unspecified damages.
Dan Browning is at 612-673-4493
A hearing is set on 1/10/08 in World Wrestling Entertainment's lawsuit against Dale Gagner's AWA Superstars for copyright infringement on the American Wrestling Association name, which WWE purchased from Verne Gagne.
WWE was specifically seeking background information on Gagner's use of the AWA trademarks, the associated Internet sites he had used with those trademarks, any money Gagner made using the AWA name, the lawsuit brought against him previously by the Minneapolis Boxing & Wrestling Club (parent company of Verne's company) and Gagne forming the AWA Wrestling Entertainment Corporation.
WWE is asking for a judgment of default that would cover their attorney's fees in regard to the discovery period and that Gagner be barred from using any documentation he fails to provide during discovery (as is required by law) during the actual trial, should the case move into the trial stage.
WWE filed the lawsuit this past April, alleging, among other charges, that Gagner's "AWA Wrestling Entertainment" misrepresents itself as the successor to Verne Gagne's promotion, which shut down operations in 1990. The complaint singled out Gagner, listed as the owner of "AWA Wrestling Entertainment" as a "serial offender", noting that in April 1990, The Minneapolis Boxing & Wrestling Club (which then owned the AWA trademarks) filed a similar claim against Gagner. The courts ruled against Gagner in June 1990, enjoining he and his company from creating any claims that represented him as part of the original AWA promotion. WWE also alleges that Gagner has gone as far as to change the spelling of his name professionally to "Gagne" in an attempt to play off Verne Gagne's name when there is no relation between the two.
WWE's suit alleges that despite not having rights to the AWA name and trademark, Gagner is, "selling merchandise, including hats and t-shirts, featuring the AWA marks; promoting wrestling activities, performances, and events using the AWA marks; presenting information relating to the historical AWA wrestling promotion; and displaying images on its website of wrestlers formerly associated with the AWA promotion." WWE alleges that Gagner's "clear intent" is to "misrepresent that the Defendants are the successors to and/or affiliated with the AWA wrestling promotion. At no time have Defendants, individually or collectively, been affiliated with WWE or the AWA wrestling promotion." WWE claimed that by Gagner's use of the AWA trademark and letters, the company has been "irreparably harmed." noting the company "has lost its exclusive right and ability to control and/or determine the manner, appearance, timing, location, content and image of the AWA Marks, in which WWE has invested considerable resources to acquire, develop, and promote" while noting that Gagner's company has "unlawfully and unjustly" been able to benefit from properties that World Wrestling Entertainment legally owns.
WWE is seeking a permanent injunction against Gagner to prevent him and his company from using the AWA trademarks and initials in the future, an injunction preventing him from doing so in a similar manner in the future, an injunction shutting down Gagner's websites followed by the domains being transferred to WWE's ownership, financial damages and World Wrestling Entertainment's legal costs.
AWA Florida is still involved with legal actions against Dale R. Gagner,
also known as Dale Gagne (No relation to the Outstanding Verne Gagne Family Name)