Here are the notes and news items from the week in the world of pro wrestling: With the surprising news that WWE legend Bruno Sammartino has accepted the organization’s invitation to join its Hall of Fame, D-Generation X might not be inducted until next year.
WWE likes to have at least one headliner each year.
• Snitsky, the former WWE wrestler, is starring in a horror movie titled “Manhunt.”
• Wrestlemania 30 will reportedly take place at the Superdome in New Orleans.
The Undertaker’s entrance should go off without a snag.
The Local Corner: Action continues at TWA.
TWA Friday Night Brawl runs at 8 p.m. at the TWA Arena off Reed Road in north Whitfield County, about three miles north of the bypass. The TWA Action Zone runs at 8 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets for all shows are $5 for adults and $3 for ages 6 to 12; senior citizens 60 years and older with proof of age will be admitted for $3. Kids younger than 6 are admitted free. Any military member with proper identification will be admitted free. If it’s your birthday, you will be admitted free.
Trivia Teaser: When and where did The Rockers officially split?
Check back next week for the answer.
Last week’s question: What future NFL Hall of Fame defensive tackle went undrafted in the 1990 draft, behind former wrestler and defensive end Bill Goldberg, who was the 301st player drafted?
John Randle.
Jamie Jones once saw Kevin Nash with a Nitro Girl at the Dalton Applebee’s. You can contact him at jamiejones@daltoncitizen.com or (706) 272-7723.
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A look ahead: State golf tournaments today at Nob North, Dalton Golf and Country Club
Northwest Whitfield High School’s Ethan Hayes will be one of the Bruins’ six competitors when they take the course at Dalton Golf and Country Club today for the Class 4A boys state tournament. Dalton will also compete in the event, while Dalton, Northwest and Southeast Whitfield will be in the field for the Class 4A girls state tournament up the road at Nob North Golf Course in Cohutta. (Misty Watson/The Daily Citizen)
In football, it is the home-field advantage. On the hardwood, it is the home-court advantage. No matter what the sport, familiarity does not breed contempt. It breeds an advantage.
Continued ... - Six Bruins make All-Region 7-4A baseball lineup
- Boggs: 'I know I can help this team'
- Area middle school roundup: Christian Heritage softball, Eastbrook soccer teams win league titles
- Noll slips, still finishes in top 10 at state mid-am golf tourney
- May 19, 2013
- Championship conditions
- Noll makes move, tops leaderboard
- Boggs recalled to the Cardinals
- Prep golf: Blair will hone skills on greens
- Running: Hopkins, Arana first finishers in new test
- May 18, 2013
- Video: Class 4A boys soccer state championship
- Prep Tennis: NM MVP at the net for DSC
- Prep Volleyball: NM duo will play together in college
- Noll tied for sixth at state Mid-Am
- May 17, 2013
- State Champions!
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