Gabe Sapolsky sent out the following:
Joey Styles Returns To Former ECW Arena!!!
“EVOLVE 10: A Tribute To The Arena” on January 14th was always going to be an emotional and memorable night as we say farewell to the historic former ECW Arena in Philadelphia. Now it just got more special. Joey Styles, the voice of ECW, will make a rare appearance to be part of this card.
Styles is one of the legendary figures who built the legacy of The Arena. It is only fitting that he is there for the final wrestling show in the building. Styles will give the fans a unique picture and autograph opportunity. Before the show, you will be able to get in the middle of the ring in the former ECW Arena and get your picture taken with Joey Styles. To make this even better, Styles will be posing like he is interviewing you! Styles has interviewed some of wrestling’s biggest names in that same spot and now you can get your picture there. Styles will also be available for autographs. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and an unbelievable memento from this historic building.
Styles will also be part of the show!!! EVOLVE will present an action-packed, intense card. The final segment will be A Tribute To The Arena featuring some of the names that made history in that building. Styles will host what is sure to be an unforgettable goodbye to this legendary venue. We will state now that the final segment will not follow EVOLVE rules and regulations. Anything can and will happen! We will let it slip now that New Jack will be in attendance. Be ready for more extreme surprises!
Everyone in EVOLVE knows this is a huge opportunity. We are determined to give The Arena one last spectacular show. We realize there will be a lot of new people watching EVOLVE because it is the last Arena show. This is our chance to win you over.
A grudge match pitting Cheech (0-0) vs. Cloudy (0-0) has just been signed. They were partners at the last EVOLVE event, but Cheech broke up the team by attacking Cloudy after the match. We gave Cloudy the option of how to punish Cheech. Cloudy said he wanted this match so he could hand Cheech his first loss. Here’s how the whole lineup is shaping up:
EVOLVE 10: A Tribute To The Arena
January 14th, 2012
Belltime: 8pm
The Asylum Arena (former ECW Arena)
7 West Ritner Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Tickets on sale at in the www.DGUSA.tv Store or by calling 267-519-9744.
TICKET ALERT: There will be no ticket sales or discounts for this event. 2nd row and VIP balcony are almost sold out. GA tickets are $20 in advance, but will be $25 on the day of the show. If you order tickets now we will refund the shipping and hold them at the door for you.
This is a double header with Combat Zone Wrestling. CZW will run an event in the afternoon. Each event is a separate ticket. Go to www.CZWrestling.com for more info.
Here’s the EVOLVE lineup:
A Tribute To The Arena
Joey Styles will host a special closing ceremony to pay tribute and say goodbye to The Arena. This will include guests who made history in the building and gave it an extreme legacy. New Jack is confirmed as one guest. Joey Styles will be available for pictures and autographs before the card. You will be able to get your picture taken in the middle of the ring in the former ECW Arena with Joey posing like he is interviewing you.
Open The Freedom Gate Title Match
Johnny Gargano defends vs. Ricochet
Style Battle Rematch
Sami Callihan (3-2) vs. Bobby Fish (1-4)
Tag Team Action
Super Smash Brothers (1-1) vs. Chuck Taylor & Rich Swann (0-0)
Special Challenge Match #1
AR Fox (2-0) vs. Jigsaw (0-0)
Grudge Match
Cloudy (0-0) vs. Cheech (0-0)
Special Challenge Match #2
Pinkie Sanchez (1-0) vs. Uhaa Nation (0-0)
Tag Team Attraction
Caleb Konley & Scott Reed (1-0) vs. John Silver & Alex Reynolds (0-0)
In Need Of A Win
Jon Davis (0-1) vs. Kyle Matthews (0-0)
Plus: Larry Dallas with Ahtu and others!!!
What more needs to be said? This is it. The Arena as we know it is gone after this Saturday. Spend the day there with CZW and EVOLVE for a farewell you’ll never forget. See the legends that made the building special, two unique brands, today’s new stars and some incredible wrestling as we create one final day of memories at one of the most famous wrestling venues in the world.