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Thanks to Full Impact Pro’s Salem Hamaoui for sending along the following update…

Jerry Lynn In FIP This Weekend – Big World Title Match Signed

Former ECW World Champion Jerry Lynn is a last minute addition to this weekend’s Full Impact Pro events in Crystal River, FL and Arcadia, FL. Lynn brings credibility and a veteran presence to the shows. Lynn knows the competition is tough and he is reaching for the top. Jerry Lynn wants the FIP World Heavyweight Title.

FIP World Heavyweight Champion Roderick Strong won’t back down from a challenge and has accepted. However, Austin Aries, who was robbed of the FIP Title a couple of months ago, wants another shot. There is only one solution. An old school Three Way Dance has been signed for this Friday in Crystal River. It is elimination rules and the FIP World Heavyweight Title is on the line in Crystal River when you will witness Roderick Strong vs. Austin Aries vs. Jerry Lynn.

“I’m looking forward to this one,” Strong said. “There will be no doubt I’m the best champion in all of wrestling when I pin Austin Aries and then make Jerry Lynn tap out in the same match. Get ready for greatness Crystal River because you will witness it this Friday.”

Grudge Match Signed For Crystal River

The last year has been filled with ups and downs for Erick Stevens. Some of those hard time have been caused by Davey Richards. In fact, Richards even injured Stevens and knocked him out of ROH last year. Now Stevens will finally get his chance at a singles match against his nemesis. It will be Stevens vs. Richards this Friday in Crystal River.

“Davey Richards better be ready for a war this Friday,” Stevens said. “I’m counting down the hours. For all the pain he’s caused me I’m going to pound his face in. You are going to see a fight in Crystal River when I get in the ring against Davey Richards.”

Third Anniversary DVD Out

FIP’s Third Anniversary Show is now out on DVD at www.ROHwrestling.com and ready for immediate delivery. See the stars of Dragon Gate in FIP with a dream tag team bout as BxB Hulk & Yamato take on Roderick Strong & Jay Briscoe. Black Market & Heartbreak Express become unlikely allies as they battle The YRR plus a loaded undercard including: Erick Stevens defends the FIP Florida Heritage Title vs. Jack Evans; Delirious vs. Larry Sweeney; Necro Butcher vs. Gran Akuma; Sara Del Rey vs. Lacey vs. Daizee Haze; Kenny King vs. Seth Delay; Jason Blade vs. Jigsaw plus more!!! Check out this DVD now at ROHwrestling.com.

Much More To Be Signed For Arcadia

FIP will pull out all the stops in Acadia, FL this Saturday at the beautiful Turner Agri-Civic Center. You will see it all from legends to the best talent going today to tomorrow’s future superstars. Many of the matches for Arcadia will be determined after the events of this Friday in Crystal River. When you look at the talent roster that has not yet been signed to matches you know you will see some great bouts in Arcadia.

“The Age Of The Fall is coming to Arcadia,” Jimmy Jacobs said. “Arcadia is the perfect place to open up a chapter of The Age Of The Fall. You know about hardship. You know about pain. Now we will show you the way this Saturday. We are going to look for The YRR and their day of reckoning will be in Arcadia after we win the FIP Tag Team Titles in Crystal River.”

The Skinny On This Weekend

FIP returns to action with two huge events this weekend. There will be tickets available at the door on both nights. Here is the skinny on both shows:

Friday, May 30, 2008
National Guard Armory
8551 W. Venable St., Crystal River, FL 34429
Doors open at 7:30 pm and show starts at 8 pm
Tickets are $20 Ringside, $15 GA & Kids 13 and under $10 GA
Advance tickets – $12 GA & Kids 13 and under $8 GA
To purchase advance tickets call (352) 422-4582 or go to www.FullImpactPro.com

FIP World Heavyweight Title Match – Three Way Dance
Roderick Strong defends vs. Austin Aries vs. Jerry Lynn

FIP Tag Team Title Match
Jason Blade & Kenny King defend vs. Jimmy Jacobs & Tyler Black with Rain

Anything Goes Match
Black Market vs. Dark City Fight Club

Grudge Match
Erick Stevens vs. Davey Richards

Plus more with:
Former WWE Superstar Scotty Too Hotty
FIP Florida Heritage Champion Sal Rinauro of The YRR
Delirious
Chasyn Rance of The YRR
Heartbreak Enterprises of Damien Wayne w/ Sean Davis, Phil Davis & Baby Doll
Portia Perez
Dingo
Daizee Haze
Chris Jones
Plus much more!

Saturday, May 31, 2008
Turner Agri-Civic Center
2250 NE Roan Rd., Arcadia, FL
Doors open at 7:30 pm and show starts at 8 pm
Tickets are $25 Front Row, $20 Golden Cirlce, $15 Floor, $10 Adult G.A. & $5 Kids 13 and under GA
FREE DVD or T-Shirt with purchase of Front Row or Golden Circle ticket – while supplies last
To purchase advance tickets call (863) 993-4807 or go to www.FullImpactPro.com

Special Challenge Match
Scotty 2 Hotty vs. Davey Richards

Battle Of The Legends
Greg “The Hammer” Valentine vs. Screamin’ Norman Smiley

Plus more with:
Former ECW World Champion Jerry Lynn
Former WWE stars The Gemini w/ Ron Niemi
FIP Tag Team Champions Kenny King & Jason Blade of The YRR
FIP Florida Heritage Champion Sal Rinauro of The YRR
Austin Aries
Delirious
Erick Stevens
The Age of the Falls’ Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs w/ Rain
Chasyn Rance of The YRR
Black Market
Dark City Fight Club
Heartbreak Enterprises of Damien Wayne w/ Sean Davis, Phil Davis & Baby Doll
Portia Perez
Dingo
Daizee Haze
Chris Jones
Plus much more!

Matthew Michaels is editor emeritus of Pulse Wrestling, and has been since the site launched.