''World Wrestling Legends'' was a
professional wrestling
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event produced by Mirabilis Ventures and promoted by Sal Corrente, which was held on March 5, 2006.
It was titled 6:05 - The Reunion as a
tribute
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to the program ''
WCW Saturday Night
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'', which aired weekly for many years at 6:05 P.M. on
TBS. The event featured many notable wrestlers who appeared on it (as well as guests who inspired it and
backstage
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Backstage may also refer to:
Film and television
* ''Back Stage'' (1969 film), a silent film starring Oliver Hardy
* ''Back Stage'' (1942 fil ...
staff who worked on it) and also included a reunion of the
Nitro Girls
The Nitro Girls were a dance team in World Championship Wrestling. Their initial function was to dance and entertain the live crowds during commercial breaks.
History
The Nitro Girls were formed in 1997 by Kimberly Page at Eric Bischoff's reque ...
. "6:05 - The Reunion" was taped for
pay-per-view
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and broadcast on April 29, 2006.
6:05 - The Reunion
Staff
*Director -
Craig Leathers
Craig Leathers is a wrestling director and producer best known working for World Championship Wrestling's telecasts. He worked with Eric Bischoff for many years during the mid to late 1990s. In 1995, Leathers was hired as television director for Te ...
*Producers/Bookers -
Jimmy Hart
James Ray Hart (born January 1, 1944) is an American professional wrestling manager, executive, composer, and musician currently signed with WWE in a Legends deal. He is best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World ...
and Colin Bowman
*Agents -
Jimmy Hart
James Ray Hart (born January 1, 1944) is an American professional wrestling manager, executive, composer, and musician currently signed with WWE in a Legends deal. He is best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) and World ...
, Colin Bowman,
Dave Hebner
David Hebner (May 17, 1949 – June 17, 2022) was an American professional wrestling authority figure, promoter, road agent, and referee. He was the identical twin brother of Earl Hebner.
Career
Hebner debuted as a professional wrestling refe ...
, and
Tom Prichard
Thomas Prichard (born August 18, 1959) is a retired American professional wrestler and author. He is the older brother of Bruce Prichard.
Professional wrestling career
Early career (1979–1986)
Tom Prichard began his career in Los Angeles ...
*Gorilla Position -
Tom Prichard
Thomas Prichard (born August 18, 1959) is a retired American professional wrestler and author. He is the older brother of Bruce Prichard.
Professional wrestling career
Early career (1979–1986)
Tom Prichard began his career in Los Angeles ...
and Dave Sierra
*Security -
Doug Dillinger
World Championship Wrestling, Inc. (WCW) was an American professional wrestling promotion founded by Ted Turner in 1988, after Turner Broadcasting System, through a subsidiary named Universal Wrestling Corporation, purchased the assets of Natio ...
*Ring Announcer -
David Penzer
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*Referees -
Dave Hebner
David Hebner (May 17, 1949 – June 17, 2022) was an American professional wrestling authority figure, promoter, road agent, and referee. He was the identical twin brother of Earl Hebner.
Career
Hebner debuted as a professional wrestling refe ...
,
Earl Hebner
Earl William Hebner (born May 17, 1949) is an American retired professional wrestling referee who last officiated for All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is best known for his time as senior referee for the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) from 198 ...
, and
Brian Hebner
Earl William Hebner (born May 17, 1949) is an American retired professional wrestling referee who last officiated for All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He is best known for his time as senior referee for the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) from 198 ...
*Commentators -
Jim Cornette
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,
Ron Niemi,
Corey Maclin (who also conducted backstage interviews) and
Lance Russell
Lance Russell (March 18, 1926 – October 3, 2017) was an American Sports commentator, sports broadcaster and ring announcer, primarily serving as a professional wrestling announcer and Sports commentator, commentator in the Memphis, Tennessee, Mem ...
Results
See also
*
WrestleReunion
WrestleReunion (or Wrestle Reunion) is a professional wrestling event, and fan convention, founded by Sal Corrente in 2005.
WrestleReunion 1
The first WrestleReunion event occurred January 29, 2005, at Doubletree Hotel in Tampa, Florida. The at ...
Notes
External links
*{{IMDb title, 0814396
*http://www.wrestleview.com/news2005/1138660868.shtml
2006 in professional wrestling in Florida
2006 in professional wrestling
2000s in Orlando, Florida
March 2006 events in the United States
Professional wrestling shows in Orlando, Florida