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Road trip story from our trip in August

Back in August when Annette and myself journeyed out to the Lauer Ranch in Rolla, Missouri, Karl had plans for us to head to Branson, Missouri. Little did I know what was in store. Karl being good friends with Matt Rankin of the famous Rankin brothers had unknowingly (to me) contacted Matt and had arranged [...]

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Slaughter Special Guest At Military Appreciation Day Event

By Jeff Sharkey The 2011 Cauliflower Alley Club recipient of the Iron Mike Award, Sgt. Slaughter, continues to show why his recognizable image spans across the world of professional wrestling and into other arenas.  On July 14 at Time Warner Cable Field in Appleton, WI, Sarge was the featured personaility as part of Military Apprection [...]

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NWA Fanfest Review = WOW!

NWA Fanfest Review = WOW!

This past week I had the honor of attending the NWA Legends fanfest in Charlotte, NC. as a representive of the CAC. I had made arrangements with the CAC’s office &  Greg Price prior to my arrival and they had all necessary paper work waiting for me at the registration desk. We arrived Wed. night. [...]

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Morgan’s Corner

Morgan’s Corner

It’s been well over due. Morgan’s Corner has not been updated in forever. With the Reunion approaching quickly, A couple of members have helped me on the website. I want to thank these members for “giving there all”. I get several compliments on the website and I am truly thankful. However, I’m not a English [...]

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COLD CASE EPISODE = RING VETERANS DRASIN, PIPER & YOUNG ACTORS

COLD CASE EPISODE = RING VETERANS DRASIN, PIPER & YOUNG ACTORS

COLD CASE EPISODE TO FEATURE RING VETERANS DRASIN, PIPER AND DEDICATED YOUNG ACTORS By Jeff Sharkey Photos Courtesy of Ric Drasin Ric Drasin has been hired for 3 weeks to work as Wrestling Stunt Coordinator, Tech Advisor and Actor on an episode of the CBS series ‘Cold Case’, in an episode titled  ‘One Fall”. Ric [...]

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Blizzard Brawl Celebrates The Brain (12.20.09)

BLIZZARD BRAWL CELEBRATES THE BRAIN By Jeff Sharkey Photos by Joyce Paustian I was recently invited to a wrestling show where I distributed some literature for some wrestlers and fans to become more aware of the CAC.   On December 5th, 2009 in Waukesha, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, Great Lakes Championship Wrestling promoter David Herro [...]

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Morgan’s Corner (12/16/09)

As 2009 draws near, I have been reflecting back on my career as a Professional Wrestling Referee. And what got me to where I am today. And what I am thankful for. With that said I need to Thank several. So here we go… My Mom and Dad for allowing me, to be the only [...]

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Under the Shade Tree (12/16/09)

Under the Shade Tree (12/16/09)

Welcome back to another UTST. This time I would like to discuss and pay my respects to another group of women wrestlers , NO not T & A and their acrobatic show some skin skills but to a group that is not mentioned this day and age. To substatiate this go to any web search [...]

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Morgan’s Corner (11/24/09)

At the 2010 CAC reunion, we are planning the first ever “Worlds Largest Professional Wrestling Silent Auction”. Containing unique one of a kind items. Which leads up to this edition of Morgan’s Corner. My donated item will be the first ever (that I know of) at any CAC Reunion. A one of a kind! The [...]

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Veteran’s Day 30 yrs ago…Sharkey’s Shmazz

Veteran’s Day 30 yrs ago…Sharkey’s Shmazz

In honor of Veteran’s Day on November 11, I’ve decided to write about the 30th anniversary of a wrestling card I attended in 1979.   I started to notice more about that event and how many things related to veterans weaved in and out of my life, both then and now. Two years earlier, I first [...]

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