— Legendary manager Skandar Akbar has passed away at the age of 75. He was best known for his time in World Class and Mid South/UWF. We’d like to pass on our condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Akbar.
— Here are tonight’s confirmed WWE SmackDown! matches:
* Dolph Ziggler vs. Kofi Kingston
* The Straight Edge Society vs. The Big Show and Kelly Kelly
* Drew McIntyre vs. Christian
* Rey Mysterio vs. Alberto Del Rio
— Johnny “Mr. Wrestling II” Walker has been transferred to a new hospital and is scheduled for open heart surgery this Monday. You can send him get well cards at:
Johnny Walker
c/o CMC
1000 Blythe Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 2820
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