Extreme Rising sent out the following:

MAJOR EXTREME RISING WRESTLING UPDATE ON ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EVENT THURSDAY, APRIL 4TH LIVE ON WORLDWIDE IPPV

February 18, 2013 – Extreme Rising returns to the Pennsylvania National Guard Armory in Philadelphia, PA –THURSDAY night, April 4, 2013 7pm (eastern) with their one year anniversary event featuring a stacked International line up that includes the best talents from the United States, Mexico, and Japan. Doors open at 4pm for a Fan Fest that will feature a meet and greet, as well as autographs and photographs at an additional charge. EXTREME RISING presents a major live event on Thursday, April 4th in Philadelphia, PA, kicking off a triple-shot weekend of events that also sees them head to Staten Island, NY for events on Friday, April 5th and again on Saturday, April 6th for two intimate shows where fans will pick the wrestlers, matches, and stipulations. A fan fest with free autographs, is also planned, as well as free beer (Friday only). More information coming soon.

The Thursday, April 4th event(as well as April 5th and 6th) will be available live on iPPV, as an agreement was just inked as of this writing. Official press release coming soon. There is also bus trip being coordinated to make the trek to Philadelphia on April 4th for fans coming into New Jersey / New York for Wrestlemania Weekend that wish to attend Extreme Rising. Seating availability is on a first-come, first-serve basis. There will be stops in Queens, Manhattan and East Rutherford, NJ (area where Wrestlecon and Wrestlemania are being held). For pricing and more information email here immediately wrestlingbustrips@gmail.com

One year ago, Extreme Reunion debuted to mixed reviews. There followed a common thought the company would not live to see a second event. However, rebranded as Extreme Rising, the promotion came back strong with two critically acclaimed events. Every event Extreme Rising has hosted has seen company-wide growth in a positive direction, culminating their 2012 with the mega-event “Card Subject to Change” which featured the crowing of the first-ever World Champion in Stevie Richards, the debut of the Briscoe Brothers in a steel cage versus Blk Out and Los Dramaticos, the debut of Hijo De Rey Misterio, and an entertaining line-up from top to bottom. 2013 starts off with a triple-shot weekend featuring events any Extreme wrestling fan will not want to miss.

CARD FOR APRIL 4TH 2013 Pennsylvania National Guard Armory Philadelphia, PA:

“Extreme Rising World Title Match”
STEVIE RICHARDS (c) vs. RAVEN
In this classic “student versus teacher” scenario, the student feels he has surpassed his mentor and is now the master of his domain, while his former master wishes for a chance to reign supreme once again. Can Richards defend his first ever Extreme World Title who claims to have “made him”-Raven?

“Dream Match”
JUSHIN “THUNDER” LIGER vs. SABU
For the first time ever, two of the most groundbreaking, influential aerial combatants in the history of professional wrestling will face off on American soil. On one side, the Homicidal, Suicidal, Genocidal Sabu stands tall in the city of Brotherly Love, where he has resided for two decades as the Lord of the Hardcores. On the other, international legend Jushin “Thunder” Liger, the most celebrated and colorful Japanese flier of the modern era, arriving in Philadelphia to topple the legend and add another historic win to his resume. Liger vs. Sabu. In The United States. For the First Time. Ever.

“Extreme Lucha Tag Match”
SUPER CRAZY & PESADILLA vs. DAMIEN 666 & BESTIA 666
Super Crazy returns to the United Stateswith his nephew Pesadilla to take on Damien 666 and his son Bestia 666 in a special attraction Mexican Lucha Tag Team match.

“Grudge Match”
MATT HARDY W/REBY SKY vs. LUKE HAWX and special surprise
Matt Hardy has surpassed what anyone thought he may have been capable of when he debuted in Extreme Rising, and was on his way to defeating “The Franchise” Shane Douglas in his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA-before he was recklessly pushed by Hawx from the top rope to the concrete below, resulting in a concussion from the fall. Hawx began the verbal assault on social media by attacking Hardy and his girlfriend Reby Sky, immediately poking fun at the incident. Hardy responded by jumping him after Stevie Richards defeated Hawx to move on to become Extreme Rising champion. That same night Hardy slapped Hawx young son silly backstage thus causing Hawx to retaliate during Hardy’s match with Sabu. It’s time for these two to go one-on-one and settle their score.

“5 Way Throw Down”
HIJO DE REY MISTERO vs. FAçADE vs. PAPADON vs BRIAN XL vs. JOHN SILVER

“Falls Count Anywhere”
BALLS MAHONEY vs. “THE BULLDOZER” MATT TREMONT

More matches to be announced soon.

Also appearing: RHINO, HOMICIDE, DEVON STORM, BLK OUT JEEZ & RUCKUS, LOS DRAMATICOS, and a surprise or two or three.