New England Championship Wrestling and World Women’s Wrestling will once again be a featured part of Eddie Andelman’s 18th Annual HOT DOG SAFARI, Sunday, June 3 at Suffolk Downs in Revere, MA.

The Hot Dog Safari is the brainchild of Boston sports talk radio legend Edie Andelman. The idea for the Hot Dog Safari evolved back in 1990, when during his program Eddie wondered aloud to his audience about the ultimate sports food: the hot dog. Nominations for the best hot dog were forthcoming. Heated challenges ensued. Eddie resolved the debate by organizing a bus trip for 200 people to visit certain locations to sample various hot dogs. As Eddie told his listeners: “We are on a Hot Dog Safari”. The money from ticket sales went to benefit the Joey Fund.

In year two, the Hot Dog Safari grew to an attendance of 3,000 people when it was decided to offer the various hot dogs in a single location. Hot Dog Safaris III and IV yielded progressively higher attendance. Now in the (18th) year, the attendance at Suffolk Downs should be at an all-time high. Last year’s attendance was estimated at 12,000.

Broadcast and advertising trade magazines have often referred to the Hot Dog Safari as one of the biggest and best radio promotions ever developed. More importantly, in a single day, well over $150,000 was raised to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis; a cure that the medical experts say is only a few years away.

100% of the proceeds from this Sunday’s event benefit Cystic Fibrosis/The Joey Fund. The day long event features all the hot dogs, sausages, ice cream and more you can eat, plus live entertainment, athlete appearances and a day long combined wrestling event from NECW & WWW. Gates open at 9:00 AM. Wrestling will begin at 10:00 AM. The event continues until 4:00 PM.

The stars of New England Championship Wrestling and World Women’s Wrestling will be out in force with 16 matches and more than 40 stars on hand. Just some of the feature bouts signed for the Hot Dog Safari include:

NECW Triple Crown Champion, D.C. Dillinger in a non-title match against “The Real Deal” Brandon Locke. Dillinger refused to put his title on the line for this match, citing that he did not have to put his title on the line against anyone who was not a “top contender.” Brandon Locke will be out to prove he really is “The Real Deal,” Sunday, June 3 in Revere.

World Women’s Wrestling Champion, Tanya Lee defends her title against Cha Cha, a star who has enjoyed ever-increasing popularity since debuting for WWW.

In a special challenge match, it will be former Triple Crown Champion, “The Human Nightmare” Evan Siks squaring off against Handsome Johnny, one of the competitors in the upcoming IRON 8 Championship, June 9th in Brockton.

In a special World Women’s Wrestling tag team challenge match, former WWW Champion, Nikki Roxx teams with “The Portuguese Princess” Ariel to face The Daughters of Darkness (Della Morte and Mistress Belmont)

In a battle of #1 contenders to the NECW Triple Crown Championship, Big Rick Fuller battles “Straight Edge” Brian Fury.

Former NECW Television Champion, “The Talent” T. J. Richter collides with IRON 8 Competitor, Gary Cassidy of Ireland who will be making his U.S. debut on this event.

All these stars, plus The Canadian Superstars, 2D Edge, Triplelicious, The Baker Boys, Max Bauer, and many more.

In addition, this year’s HOT DOG SAFARI will be televised from 1PM to 3PM on Comcast’s CN* channel throughout Eastern New England. A live remote radio broadcast on 1510 The Zone will also be taking place.

Join us this Sunday for the greatest day of sports, entertainment and HOT DOGS in history - and all for a great cause! Tickets and details are online at www.hotdogsafari.com.

Former WWE Diva Lauren Jones may have the distinction of being the first ever woman in wrestling, past or present, to ever appear on a billboard. In the town of Tyler, Texas, there is a billboard of her that says “SHE’S COMING.” Jones is coming to the Fox station KYTX to become a reporter for a reality show.

The series “Anchorwoman” is scheduled to premiere this summer on Fox. It will be kind of like “The Simple Life” but in a TV station setting.

- Michelle McCool will be having a special photo shoot that should be on WWE’s website in the future. The photo shoot was awarded to her after she won the Memorial Day Bikini Beach Blash Battle Royal on RAW. WWE’s website has an article on this topic.

- WWE Diva and Playboy Playmate Candice Michelle was on hand at this past weekend’s Indianapolis 500. Candice was there with GoDaddy.com whom sponsors female racecar driver Danica Patrick.

- Former WWE Diva Stacy Keibler made an appearance last week at the Pirates of the Caribbean 3 film premiere at Disneyland in California.

- TNA iMPACT will feature a women’s match (finally) in the coming weeks, pitting Ms. Brooks (Traci Brooks) against Gail Kim. From what I am hearing, the match (which was taped yesterday) is very good…albeit very short.

Shelly Martinez (formerly WWE/ECW’s Ariel) has posted a message on her official website, DesireLive.com, regarding her recent departure from the fed. Martinez wrote:

May-2007

I just want to thank all those who fully supported me through my career both in wrestling and modeling. There are a lot of rad things in store for me so don’t feed bad for my departure with WWE. It was for the best. I’m sure you all have had your concerns on why. All I have to say is I enjoyed my time with WWE and my coworkers in WWE/ECW. No hard feelings. I just am the type to stand up for what I believe in, lets just end it at that. Now I will have more time to dedicate to the site and start the growth of what my fans want to see. Sweet pictures, info on my events and signings all that good stuff. I will always finally update my photo galleries and photos that you can purchase. Again, please don’t feel bad or sorry for me. I am not. Bloody kisses….xo Shelly.

This week: Candice let’s the Women’s Champion know how she really feels.

Hey everyone!

I’m sure that you’re wondering why you haven’t seen any new editions of Candy-Coated lately.

Well in this edition, I am not going to candy-coat much of anything!

I had written my last blog right before WrestleMania, which wasn’t published! I was really frustrated, and quite frankly, pissed off. I like to let the fans who support me know what’s going on in my career and my feelings.

I had a lot of choice words for Melina. I am sick and tired of the B.S. I was so frustrated that the person who thinks she can walk all over everyone thinks that she is a true champion. I believe in working to get to the top. Melina took the easy way out. The lying, the cheating, backstabbing… Even the people she thinks like her – she treats like crap. I think Nitro lost his voice or maybe his b*lls!

This is a competitive world and it’s based on the survival of the fittest. It is a great feeling being the underdog. I am the girl that not many people believed was athletic or wanted to be in this business for the right reasons. I have read and heard what people have thought about my wrestling skills and chances of being a competitor in this business. These people are the ones that motivate me. It doesn’t hurt me, it makes me stronger. It gives me something to prove.

I have been training for the past two years. I have trained by watching every match, learning the rules of this game, practicing Muay Thai kickboxing, Krav Maga, and then getting in the ring!! (Special thanks to those who have stepped up and helped me in the ring, you know who you are!)

I have also had the opportunity of working beside real champions like Trish Stratus and Mickie James. I am more fired up than I have ever been!

It’s great that Melina thinks that I am not much of a challenge, but expect the unexpected. I have a lot to prove and a lot to learn still, but I am determined and dedicated with one goal in mind. I am a rhino and I’m charging after you – so watch out now!

‘Til next time, sweet dreams

Candice Michelle

P.S. About the comment on my spare tire… Is this really the best you could come up with?!? I have attached a recent photo for you to look a little bit closer at. (This photo has not been touched up!) Melina, jealousy’s a b*#ch!