SPW News & Notes (08/28/12)

-SPW officials were happy with the results of the 2012 Red River Rumble Tour

-SPW returns to action on September 20th in Morden, MB, September 22nd on the Paddlewheel Queen and September 23rd in Winnipeg, MB.  WWE Legend Honky Tonk Man will appear on the September 20th and September 23rd events only.

-Jethro Hawg is the new No.1 Contender for the SPW Heavyweight Championship, having won the 2012 Red River Rumble

-Shawn Northstar suffered a broken orbital bone on August 26th in a match with JJ Sanchez.  He is scheduled for surgery this week.  Remaining in good spirits, Northstar expects a full recovery and return to the ring in the near future.

-Chip Fletcher is now a 3-time SPW Hardcore Champion

-Sydney Manson suffered a laceration that required 15 staples to the back of his head following the 6-way Hardcore Steeltown Showdown on August 25th.  Manson returned to action the next night in Arborg.

-La Sombra has been SPW Heavyweight Champion for 7 months

-Several members of the SteeltownPro roster attended a Lucha Libre AAA try-out with Konnan on August 22nd including MARIUS, AJ Sanchez, Danny Duggan, Leo London and Jackie Lee.  AJ Sanchez will be headed to Mexico to train and compete for Lucha Libre AAA sometime later this year.

-SYKO & Son of Syko have been SPW Tag Team Champions for 11 months