Funking Conservatory Press Release - TNA's James Storm and Father James Mitchell on !BANG! TV

Funking Conservatory Press Release - TNA's James Storm and Father James Mitchell on !BANG! TV

Italy's Il Marchese (The Mystro) with the Countess of Italy will join TNA's Cowboy James Storm and Father James Mitchell on Support the Troops 18, "Fight for Freedom Sunday July 29th at the Funking Conservatory's !BANG! TV Taping.

In a Tag Team Championship Match, Johnny Magnum and Shane Chung will face James Storm and Blain Rage. Dory Funk Jr. will be in Magnum and Chung's corner. Father James Mitchell will be with James Storm and the Pop Tarts will be in Blain Rage's Corner.

For the International Championship, Flyin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell with Sandii Skye will face Il Marchese with the Countess of Italy in his corner.

In a Florida Championship Match, Flyin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell with Sandii Skye will face Blain Rage (Champion) with the "Pop Tarts" Lady Kimberly and Miss Vicki in his corner.

In a Women's Three Way Championship Match, Miss Vicki (Champion) will defend against Claudia (The Claw) Reiff and Lady Kimberly.

In a European Championship Match, Elvi$ Sharp (Champion) with the "Pop Tarts" Miss Vicki and Lady Kimberly will face Cory Squires with Father James Mitchell. James Storm will be in Miss Vicki's corner. Johnny Magnum will be in The Claw's corner. Blain Rage will be in Lady Kimberly's corner and Father James Mitchell will not be banned from ringside.

Mario Benedetti will be making his debut on !BANG! TV
More matches will be added to the card.

Sandy Downing will be honored with the Funking Conservatory Fighting Heart Award for service to her country.

Ticket prices are $10 purchased in advance and $15 at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm and Showtime is 7:00pm Sunday July 29th.

For advance ticket purchase to !BANG! TV go by Devon Self Storage in Ocala, Florida or you can call 352-895-4658 for training schedules and ticket information.

You may also purchase tickets and get more information on the Funking Conservatory Wrestling School at www.dory-funk.com.

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Funking Conservatory - !BANG! TV Report

Funking Conservatory - !BANG! TV Report

The complete show, Support the Troops 17 is now up at www.dory-funk.com. The program opens with a highlight video of Dory Funk Jr. vs Jack Brisco wrestling for the NWA World Championship coming from Japan in 1975.

In a three way battle for the Women's Championship, The Champion, The Claw, "Claudia Reiff faces the Pop Tarts, Lady Kimberly and Miss Vicki.

There is a Forth of July Special Fighting Heart Award Presentation by Johnny Magnum, Dory Funk Jr. and Jack Brisco in honor of Viet Nam Veteran Phillip Evans who has received two Purple Heart Awards.

Shane Chung defends the Florida Heavyweight Championship In a two part Fatal Four Way confrontation. The winner is decided in a video tape replay of a spectacular finish to the match.

In the Main Event, Johnny Magnum and Jerry Lynn defend the Funking Conservatory Tag Team Championship against Elvis Sharp and Flyin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell with Sandii Skye in a match held under TNA rules in a wrestling match that is only the beginning of the battle as a "Pier Six Brawl" breaks out at the end of !BANG! TV.

The next !BANG! TV Taping, Support the Troops 17, Fight for Freedom comes to the Funking Conservatory Sunday July 29th. For ticket information and training schedules at the Funking Conservatory Call 352-895-4658 or visit our website at www.dory-funk.com.

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From the Funking Conservatory - Happy Forth of July

From the Funking Conservatory - Happy Forth of July

As a celebration of Independence day, !BANG! TV presents a presentation of the Funking Conservatory Fighting Heart Award to Phillip Evans a veteran of Viet Nam who has received two Purple Heart Awards for service in the United States Marines.

The Funking Conservatory Fighting Heart Award is presented by two former NWA World Champions, Dory Funk Jr. and Jack Brisco after an introduction by Funking Conservatory World Champion, Johnny Magnum.

Phillip is the 7th of sixteen children of the Downing Family of which Johnny Magnum is the youngest of 16. Phillip was injured in combat action on two separate occasions.

The complete presentation is now on !BANG! TV along with Flyin's Ryan's Valet, Miss Sandii Skye leading the !BANG! Gang and the wrestling fans at our last !BANG! TV Taping in the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.

It is all on !BANG! TV 24/7 at www.dory-funk.com.

Also on !BANG! TV 24/7 we have Dory Funk Jr. vs Jack Brisco in a special attraction from Japan wrestling for the NWA World Championship.

For training information at the Funking Conservatory and if you would like to appear on !BANG! TV call 352-895-4658.

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Funking Conservatory - Results from Support the Troops 17, Red White Black and Blue

Funking Conservatory - Results from Support the Troops 17, Red White Black and Blue

!BANG! TV's Television Taping started 15 minutes early as the Funking Conservatory Arena was packed to capacity with a standing room only crowd of 200 avid wrestling fans.

Special Guest for the !BANG! TV Taping was Jack Brisco. Appearing on the card, Jerry Lynn.

In a three way battle for the Women's Championship, a new Women's Champion was crowned when Miss Vicki (Corner Person Shane Chung) won after first spearing The Claw, Claudia Reiff (Corner Person Jerry Lynn) then catching her own tag team partner, Lady Kimberly (Corner Person Blain Rage) with a spear then covering her for a three count. Lady Kimberly's foot was on the bottom rope however it was pushed off by Miss Vicki's Corner Person, Shane Chung and the Referee awarded Miss Vicki the Funking Conservatory Women's Championship.

The Funking Conservatory Fighting Heart Award was presented to Viet Nam Veteran Phillip ?????? following recognition of two Purple Heart medals from the US Marines by Johnny Magnum and presention of the Funking Conservatory Fighting Heart Award by Jack Brisco.

In a Fatal Four Way for the Florida Heavyweight Championship, Shane Chung (With Miss Vicki) defended against Blain Rage (With Lady Kimberly), Lance Alonte and Johnny Romano. The end of the match came with Blain Rage covering Johnny Romano for a count of three just as Shane Chung clamped the Ankle Lock on Lance Alonte. Alonte Tapped out at virtually the same time as the referee, The Claw counted three on Johnny Romano. The Referee, The Claw called for the !BANG! TV camera video tape replay at ringside to review the end of the match and declared the winner and new Florida Heavyweight Champion to be Blain Rage having secured the pin fall just a fraction of a second before Shane Chung secured the "Tap Out."

In the final match, Elvis Sharp with the Pop Tarts, Lady Kimberly and Miss Vicki and Flyin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell with Sandii Skye became new Funking Conservatory Tag Team Champions winning by disqualification over Johnny Magnum and Jerry Lynn in a match held under TNA rules. (Championships can change hands on a disqualification) Sandii Skye's attempt at a low blow from behind on Jerry Lynn was ill conceived as Jerry Lynn blocked the low blow between his legs and reversed Sandii Skye into a "Bob Backlund" Special Chicken Wing and Half Nelson. The referee, The Claw disqualified Jerry Lynn for unecessary roughness on a non wrestler of the opposite sex giving the Funking Conservatory Tag Team Championship to Flyin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell and Elvis Sharp.

The next !BANG! TV Taping will be Sunday July 29th. Appearing on the card will be Father James Mitchell and James Storm. For ticket information and Funking Conservatory Training Schedules call 352-895-4658 or visit www.dory-funk.com for more information.

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Jack Brisco to attend the Funking Conservatory's !BANG! TV Taping, Support the Troops 17, "Red White Black and Blue."

Excitement is running high at the Funking Conservatory with the announcement that former NWA Legend Jack Brisco will be in attendance at the next !BANG!
TV Taping, Support the Troops 17, "Red White Black and Blue," coming to the Funking Conservatory in Ocala, Florida Sunday July 1st.
It will be a special night for fans of professional wrestling as Jerry Lynn will be teaming up with Johnny Magnum to face Elvis Sharp with the Pop Tarts,
Lady Kimberly and Miss Vicki in his corner teaming with Flyin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell and his Valet, Sandii Skye.
The question is, Can Johnny Magnum and Jerry Lynn handle Elvis and Flyin' Ryan with three ladies in their corner?
Blain Rage, !BANG! TV Champion, will face off against Shane Chung, New Florida Heavyweight Champion and Hardcore Champion. ALL titles will be on the line--
The winner will be the new Triple Crown Champion.
In a Ladies Tag Team Championship Match, The Claw will team with Duchess Louise Henley to take on the Pop Tarts, Lady Kimberly and Miss Vicki. More matches
will be added to the card.
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Funking Conservatory Press Release - Next !BANG! TV Taping Features TNA Wrestling's Jerry Lynn

Funking Conservatory Press Release - Next !BANG! TV Taping Features TNA Wrestling's Jerry Lynn

Support the Troops 17, "Red White Black and Blue" comes to the Funking Conservatory Sunday July 1st at 7:00pm in Ocala, Florida at 2200 NE 36th Avenue.

For the Tag Team Championship, Johnny Magnum will team with Jerry Lynn to take on the challenge of Elvis Sharp and Fylin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell with Sandii Skye.

In a Florida Heavyweight Championship Match, the new champion, Shane Chung with Dory Funk Jr. in his corner will defend against the challenge of Blain Rage with the Pop Tarts, Lady Kimberly and Miss Vicki in his corner..

For the Women's Tag Team Championship, the champions, The Pop Tarts, Lady Kimberly and Miss Vicki will defend against "The Claw," Claudia Reiff and England's Duchess Louise Henley.

Interviews (Webbies) are now on up our website for Support the Troops 17, "Red White Black and Blue."

More matches will be added to the card.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and are available at Devon Self Storage in Ocala, Florida or online at www.dory-funk.com.

If you would like to become a professional wrestler and appear on !BANG! TV, call 352-895-4658 or visit our website, www.dory-funk.com.

Ask about our summer teenage program. At the Funking Conservatory we are coed and have a safety program.

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Funking Conservatory Press Release - Training at the Funking Conservatory is a Lesson in Pro Wrestling History

Funking Conservatory Press Release - Training at the Funking Conservatory is a Lesson in Pro Wrestling History

Questions often asked about pro wrestling training (behind the cut)

What will I receive in return for the money?

The training program at the Funking Conservatory will be tailored to fit your individual needs and to bring you to performance level as soon as possible. An appearance on !BANG! TV is scheduled within one month of training. Television is used on a daily basis for training purposes. You could have a wrestling match in your first day of training. Your performance will be recorded and played world wide on our award winning television show, !BANG! TV.

What is the track record of the owner of the school?

Dory Funk Jr. is a Legend in the wrestling business, selling out buildings as headliner in cities around the word including, Tokyo, Los Angeles, Kansas City, St. Louis, Houston, Miami, Nashville, Memphis, Honolulu, Tampa, Charlotte, St. Louis, Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, San Juan, Detroit, Amarillo, Dallas, Jacksonville, Amarillo, Albuquerque, Greensboro, San Juan, San Antonio, Osaka, Sydney, Lagos, Hokkaido, Orlando, St. Petersburg, Edmonton and many more.

Our Talent will learn what is their special gift, the gift with the heart and effort that will set the pro wrestling world on fire.

Who has trained under the owner now in the wrestling business?

Kurt Angle, Edge, Lita, Mickie James, Matt Hardy, Jeff Hardy, Test, Christian Cage, Rhino, Mark Henry, Chris Sabin, Christopher Daniels, Val Venis, Bambi Killer, A-Train, Gene Sniski, Paul London, and more.

Beginning in 1974 with Jumbo Tsuruta, Tendryu ( All Japan), Teddy Dibiase, Stan Hansen, Bob Backlund( Amarillo, Texas)

Additional beneficiaries of the Dory Funk Method of Pro Wrestling include Giant Baba, Antonio Inoki, Ric Flair,Johnny Ace, RVD, Dr Death Steve Williams, Sabu, and also Dr Tom Prichard.

What is the fastest way for talent to show their work to the pro wrestling world?

Our online television show !BANG! TV is the number one online wrestling show on the internet. Our website, www.dory-funk.com is ranked number one among wrestling schools verified by Alexa website rating service, under professional wrestling / schools.

!BANG! TV is in full production and taped once a month with filming ongoing daily with updated " webbies" of angles and storylines

What is the safety record of the school?

The Funking Conservatory has the best safety record in the training of pro wrestlers as well as the record for the most talent who have trained with the Dory Funk method making a living in the industry

How extensive is television used for training?

TV is used every day, for interview training and training matches.

Is there a television show associated with the school?

!BANG! TV receives over 100,000 views daily worldwide as an internet TV show online 24/7.

How soon will I have a real match on television?

Within one month of training you will have a match on !BANG! TV

How clean and safe is the facility?

Our ring and facility are the cleanest in the industry and safety is our top priority.

What alternate training programs are offered at the Funking Conservatory Wrestling School?

At the Funking Conservatory we are coed and have a teenage program. (14 - 17 years old)

The next Teenage program starts July 10 thru August 7.

We train wrestlers, managers, valets, promoters, writers, announcers and we also offer courses in television videography and production.

We can arrange shoot style and amateur training in the ring along with martial arts training

Where is the Funking Conservatory Wrestling School Located?

The Funking Conservatory is located in Ocala, Florida (One hour north of Orlando on I-75) Orlando is the Airport of choice.

Who trained the Coach of the Funking Conservatory?

Dory Funk Jr. was trained by his father, Dory Funk Sr., Pedro Morales, Pat O'Connor, Gene Kiniski, Verne Gagne, Fritz Von Eric, Eddie Graham, Rick Romero, Iron Mike DiBiase,Lou Thez, Bob Giegel, Jim Barnett, Pat Patterson, Vince McMahon Sr, Sam Muchnick, Johnny Valentine, Jack Brisco, Wahoo McDaniel, the "Original Sheik" Eddie Farhat, and everyone of the superstars Dory had the privelege to work with over his career.

What has been your current relationship with World Wrestling Entertainment?

WWE Executive Pat Patterson was at our last !BANG! TV Taping on Sunday May 27th and on Monday June 3rd in Tampa, Florida just prior to Raw, Funking Conservatory Athletes, Johnny Magnum, Blain Rage and Shane Chung had training matches with Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, Shane McMahon, Dusty Rhodes, John Laurinaitis and talent agents in attendance.

What are the future plans for Coach Dory Funk Jr.?

Dory Funk Jr. will be returning to Stamford, Connecticut with his training program this fall.

Which of your former students have had the most success?

Current WWE World Champion is Edge and current TNA World Champion is Kurt Angle both have trained in the Dory Funk Method of Professional wrestling.

How can I learn more about the history of the Funk Family in professional wrestling?

There is a brand new DVD released by the WWE about the "Most Powerful Families in Professional Wrestling" along with the McMahon Family and other prominent families of pro wrestling, one of the featured families is the "Funk Family." This DVD is now available on the WWE website, Amazon.com, Highspots.com and all WWE DVD outlets. You can learn more about the Funk Family by visiting www.dory-funk.com.

The Funk Family has stood for Character and Integrity in Professional Wrestling for generations.

From Dr. Tom Prichard

J. Frank Dobie High School
Houston, Texas 1976
Mr. Cotton's Mythology Class
Room 208

"I Raised My Boy to be a Champion"
By Tom Prichard

Dory Funk Sr. was truly one of the best wrestlers I've seen in action. Dory Sr. was a perfect example of a dedicated father. He never played favorites. He was always equally dividing the work on his ranch between Dory Jr. and Terry. He was doing this to give them a good healthy life on a ranch, out of doors, instead of the smoggy city.

Both of Dory's sons are champion's in their own right. There was no man happier in the world on February 11, 1969 than Dory Funk Sr., when Dory Jr. won the world championship in Florida. Then, at that moment he know all his wrestling training, all his coaching had paid off. When Dory Jr. won the title, Dory told him that he would have to bring nothing but dignity to the belt, and honor his obligations. He taught Dory Jr. to defend the championship against all leading contenders. He warned him about holding the championship of the world would bring him many rewards, and it would-be rough at times, along with a lot of travel. He told him that he should put out his best whether wrestling in front of a crowd of 12,000 at a huge coliseum, or whether he was wrestling in front of a crowd of six or seven hundred at a high school gymnasium for the belt. Dory Funk Sr. raised two great sons, and had a right to be proud of them.

For more of this story by Dr. Tom Prichard go to www.dory-funk.com/dr-tom.html

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Funking Conservatory Press Release - "Female Violence" on !BANG! TV

Funking Conservatory Press Release - "Female Violence" on !BANG! TV
Now on !BANG! TV 24/7 at www.dory-funk.com.
Women's Championship Match 4 way battle, "The Claw," Claudia Reiff vs Gail Kim vs The "Pop Tarts," Lady Kimberly and Miss Vicki.

Just prior to the match, birthday flowers are presented to Duchess Louise Henley (21) and Special guest Margarette Chappell (84).

The Claw is seconded by Duchess Louise Henley, The Pop Tarts are seconded by Father James Mitchell, Scott D'Amore and Blain Rage as Gail Kim battles for her life. In the audience, Johnny Magnum, Flyin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell with Sandii Skye, Kory Chavis, Lance Alonte, Johnny Romano, Chris "The Giant" Carnage and Dory Funk Jr.

Official for this epic encounter from Memphis, Texas near Amarillo, just east of Hedley is Elvis Sharp.

In a wild and incredible finish to this women's championship match everyone is involved. The the 84 year old Mrs. Chappell loses her birthday flowers to the benefit of the Pop Tarts, The Duchess Louise Henley gets chipped by Miss Vicki and loses her Birthday Flowers. Scott D'Amore and Father James Mitchell succumb to the deadly forearm blow delivered solidly by Dory Funk Jr.

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Funking Conservatory Results From Support the Troops 16, Ultimate Struggle

Funking Conservatory Results From Support the Troops 16, Ultimate Struggle

Two Against One Handicap Match:
Blain Rage defeated Lance Alonte and Johnny Romano at the same time when Blain Rage pinned Romano with a sugar hold while at the same time forcing Lance Alonte to tap out to a naked reverse leg lock.

Three Way Battle - International Championship:
Flyin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell with Sandii Skye won over Kory Chavis with Father James Mitchell and Elvis Sharp with the Pop Tarts when Kory Chavis missed a moonsualt and Flyin' Ryan hit him with a supper kick to the chin and covered for a three count.

Special Introduction:
WWE Executive Pat Patterson by Dory Funk Jr. who calls Pat Patterson one of the best wrestlers ever who started his career in San Francisco wrestling as the Tag Team of Pat Patterson and Ray Stevens. Pat Patterson was the Champion in the Amarillo Territory before going to work first as a wrestler and now an executive for World Wrestling Entertainment.

Tag Team Match:
Johnny Magnum and Chris "The Giant" Carnage won over Blain Rage and Scott D'Amore when Chris "The Giant" Carnage super pressed Blain Rage over his head and dropped him into a Cargo Drop by Johnny Magnum.

Funking Conservatory Fighting Heart Award; Presented by Dory Funk Jr. to Chap Chappell of "Chappell Entertainment" in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Chappell's mother, Margarite and Funking Conservatory wrestler, Duchess Louise Henley were presented flowers in recognition of their birthdays. Special Guest Iake Issenmann, star of the movie "Return to Witch Mountain" and owner of Mighty Mojo Studios was also introduced by Dory Funk Jr.

Florida Championship Match:
Shane Chung won the Florida Championship from Johnny Magnum with corner person Chris "The Giant" Carnage when Shane Chung threw a chair at Johnny Magnum however Magnum ducked the chair and it hit "Giant" Carnage, knocking him to his knees. Shane Chung's Corner Person, Gail Kim threw a flying drop kick from the top rope to the chin of Johnny Magnum, then Shane Chung followed with a body press wining the Florida Championship.

Women's Four Way Championship Match:
Gail Kim launched the "Pop Tarts", Lady Kimberly and Miss Vicki, to the floor then pounded on The "Claw" Claudia Reiff. Lady Kimberly and Miss Vicki grabbed the flowers from Margarite Chappell and Duchess Louise Henley then returned to the ring apron and blasted Gail Kim in the face with the flowers. The "Claw" was behind Gail Kim and followed with a rolling cradle for the three count to remain Women's Champion.

Following the Women's Championship Match Gail Kim and the Pop Tarts kicked and spit on The "Claw" along with the Pop Tart's corner person Father James Mitchell and Blain Rage. This encounter emptied the dressing rooms and a battle royal ensued resulting in Dory Funk Jr. Blasting Father James Mitchell and Scott D'Amore with his patented forearm uppercut.

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Funking Conservatory Press Release - A Gathering of Stars on !BANG! TV

Tonight, Sunday May 27th on !BANG! TV at Support the Troops 16, Ultimate Struggle in Ocala, Florida there will be a gathering of stars.

The Funking Conservatory's Introduction of 6' 8" 315 pound, Chris "The Giant" Carnage.

Dory Funk Jr., Johnny Magnum, Gail Kim, Scott D'Amore, Father James Mitchell, Shane Chung, Blain Rage, Flyin' Ryan "Air" Mitchell with Sandii Skye, The Pop Tarts, Miss Vicki and Lady Kimberly, "The Claw," Claudia Reiff, England's Duchess Louise Henley, Elvis Sharp, The Soul Assassin, Kory Chavis, Johnny Romano and Lance Alonte, 18 wrestlers in all.

Special Guest of the Funking Conservatory and star of the Movie, Escape to Witch Mountain, Iake Eisenmann will be there with his wife Alex and the Co-Writer of the Dory Funk Biography John Gallacher all from Mighty Mojo Studios of Orlando, Florida.

There will be a presentation of the Fighting Heart Award to Mr. Chap Chappell of Chappell Entertainment.

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Press Release: New Funking Conservatory World Champion

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