On February 19th at ROH's "Do Or Die IV" event, CM Punk stole the FIP Heavyweight Title Belt from FIP Champion Homicide. Punk then went on to claim he was the true champion of FIP. Now The New Dawn leader has gone as far to say that he will defend the FIP Heavyweight Title on March 26th in Sebring, FL at C4 against "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson. FIP has refused to sanction this as a FIP Heavyweight Title match and demands that Punk return the belt to Homicide.

"Homicide wasn't man enough to protect this belt," Punk said, "so it is not his anymore. I am the rightful FIP Heavyweight Champion and I will be a fighting champion with integrity. I will put the belt on the line against Bryan Danielson on March 26th in that lowlife town of Sebring."

CM Punk and Bryan Danielson fought in a classic at the last Sebring event. The crowd chanted "That Was Awesome!" after the bout in appreciation of the quality wrestling they just witnessed. However, Punk's victory was tainted as he needed to use a 2X4 and cheat to win. Danielson is now coming for revenge on March 26th. The winner of this match will receive a future title shot against Homicide.

Jerrelle Clark Demands Six Man Match On March 25th In Lakeland, FL

Jerrelle Clark has challenged Dave Prazak's DP Associates of Jimmy Rave, Eddie Vegas & Insane Dragon to a grudge six man tag team match for March 25th in Lakeland, FL at Latino's. Prazak was quick to sign the contract saying that DP Associates will destroy anyone that Clark has as partners. Clark will name his partners next week in the Weekly Headlines of FullImpactPro.com. Clark's war against DP Associates started on "Fallout" weekend and has intensified on every FIP show since. Now Clark wants to put an end to it on March 25th in Lakeland.

"This will be the night we finally end Jerrelle Clark's career," Prazak said. "He will experience DP in full force. There is no tag team that can beat DP Associates, which is why we will go down in the record books as the FIP Tag Team Champions when new champions are crowned."

"Emergence" One Of ROHwrestling.com's Hottest Selling DVDs; Fallout Weekend Coming Soon

ROHwrestling.com is currently the exclusive carriers of FIP's "Emergence" double DVD set featuring the entire 16 man FIP Heavyweight Title Tournament. The Austin Aries vs. Roderick Strong first round match has been getting rave

reviews. The tournament includes AJ Styles, CM Punk, Homicide, Jerrelle Clark, Jason Cross, Rainman, Justin Credible and more!!!

Both nights of FIP's "Fallout" weekend are currently in replication and should be out soon. You can see the cover art now at FullImpactPro.com. "Fallout: Night Two" features the infamous strip club brawl between Homicide and CM Punk. In honor of ECW, both "Fallout" DVDs will contain extreme bonus matches from past FIP events including New Jack vs. Justin Credible vs. Mike Awesome and Sandman vs. New Jack. The DVDs will be released exclusively first at ROHwrestling.com.

Vordell Walker Has Big Bullseye On Him

Vordell Walker had another good showing in Ring Of Honor last weekend when he teamed with Samoa Joe & Bryan Danielson to advance to the second round of ROH's six man tag team tournament. Walker's success has made him a target in the FIP locker room.

"Everyone knows that Walker is hot now," said one wrestler who did not want to be named. "ANYTHING GOES in FIP and we make our own opportunities. This just opens things up for someone to try to make their name against the guy who is hot now and that guy is Vordell."

Vordell Walker is about to learn about the downfalls of success. Walker will now have to deal with a lot of jealous people or vultures just trying to capitalize on his name and success. Walker better have eyes in the back of his head come March 25th and March 26th.

FIP Becoming Proving Ground For ROH

Many of the wrestlers who have gained recent success in FIP have gone on to achieve success in ROH. Vordell Walker is he prime example of this. FIP has also led to Antonio Banks and The Heartbreak Express having their first matches up North in ROH. "Fast" Eddie Vegas is someone that really owes his recent ROH success to FIP.

Vegas had been a part of ROH off and on for several years. However, he was never able to break past the midcard ranks. Vegas began to show a different side of his personality in FIP as part of DP Associates. This cocky and shady side of Eddie caught the attention of Prince Nana of ROH's Embassy. Nana recently paid Vegas a lot of money to join The Embassy. Vegas is now involved in some of ROH's hottest feuds.

There is no telling who will impress next in FIP. ANYTHING GOES in FIP, which means there are no bookers telling the wrestlers what to do, no agents telling the wrestlers what not to do and no general managers making the rules. This means that anyone can do anything to raise their stock in FIP. There is no telling what could happen next!!! Careers will be made or broken in FIP.

Homicide Defeats Banks, But Has Belt Stolen
FIP Heavyweight Champion Homicide retained the FIP Heavyweight Title by defeating Antonio Banks on 2/19 at Ring Of Honor's "Do Or Die IV" event. It was a very physical match. Homicide has now put together one of the best title reigns in wrestling with victories over AJ Styles, Joshua Masters, Austin Aries, CM Punk on two occasions, BJ Whitmer, Spanky, James Gibson, Rocky Romero and now Antonio Banks.

After the contest, CM Punk hit the ring and stole Homicide's FIP title belt.

Punk feels that he is the true champion. This is a huge insult and psychological blow to Homicide. It looks like the Punk vs. Homicide war is back on. It all started between Punk and Homicide at FIP's "Emergence" weekend last September. The two have had many extreme battles including wild brawls in the middle of a hurricane and even into a strip club.

Homicide told FullImpactPro.com, "I'm gonna kill Punk next time I'm in FIP."

Meanwhile CM Punk responded by saying, "Homicide doesn't even have the guts to show up on the March 25th and 26th weekend and possession is nine-tenths of the law so I am the new FIP Heavyweight Champion and I will carry the belt proudly on March 25th and 26th."

Wrestlers Hold Meeting And Define Rules
There was some confusion over the rules of FIP's ANYTHING GOES concept. After several conference calls and face-to-face meetings, FIP wrestlers have determined that ANYTHING GOES means that they call all the shots as far as making matches. There will still be no bookers telling the wrestlers what to do, no general managers making the rules and no matchmakers determining the matches. The inmates are running the asylum in FIP.

The rules in FIP matches will now be similar to the rules of Extreme Championship Wrestling. The refs will still call for rope breaks and give five counts on things like tags and chokes, but the rules will be very lenient like in ECW.

More Talent Signed For FIP's Next Events
Full Impact Pro has a goal to bring in the top talent from all over the United States. FIP is looking for underrated wrestlers that are hungry for the opportunity to shine. Tony Kozina has stepped forward and asked for that opportunity and he will get it when FIP returns to action on 3/25 in Lakeland, FL at Latino's and 3/26 in Sebring, FL at C4. For show info and tickets keep checking FullImpactPro.com. The latest talent lineups for both events are:

3/25 in Lakeland, FL at Latino's:

-"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson
-New Dawn leader CM Punk
-Dave Prazak's DP Associates of Jimmy Rave, Insane Dragon, "Fast" Eddie Vegas & LaDuke Jakes
-Roderick Strong
-James Gibson, formerly known as Jamie Knoble in WWE
-Don Juan
-Jared Steel
-Mike Foxx
-Petey Williams
-Matt Sydal
-Delirious
-Vordell Walker
-Antonio Banks
-Tony Kozina
-The Heartbreak Express
-Jerrelle Clark
-Sal Rinauro
-More to be added!!!

3/26 in Sebring, FL at C4

-Bryan Danielson vs. CM Punk has been signed as the main event!!!
-Insane Dragon of DP Associates with Dave Prazak
-Roderick Strong
-Jerrelle Clark
-Antonio Banks
-Vordell Walker
-Don Juan
-Jared Steel
-Mike Foxx
-Petey Williams
-Matt Sydal
-Delirious
-Kahagas
-Sebring's Aaron Epic
-Tony Kozina
-The Heartbreak Express
-Steve Madison
-More to be added!!!

"Emergence" DVD Released At ROHwrestling.com

FIP's "Emergence" weekend has been released as a special double DVD set for just $20 at ROHwrestling.com. You'll get over 3 1/2 hours of great wrestling action featuring the entire 16 man FIP Heavyweight Title tournament with first round matches AJ Styles vs. Homicide, Roderick Strong vs. Austin Aries, CM Punk vs. Vordell Walker, Rainman vs. Jason Cross, Jerrelle Clark vs. Slim J and more. If you order by 3pm at ROHwrestling.com or by calling 215-781-2500, your order goes out that day. ROH Merchandise will be the exclusive sellers of FIP DVDs. Production is finishing up on the next two DVDs right now.

Jerrelle Clark Looking To Build An Army For 3/25
Jerrelle Clark's war against Dave Prazak's DP Associates has been one of the hottest feuds in FIP over the last several months. The odds will be against Clark when DP Associates is at full strength on 3/25 in Lakeland at Latino's. Clark will be faced with Prazak's crew of Jimmy Rave, Insane Dragon and "Fast" Eddie Vegas. Of course, the monster LaDuke Jakes could also be lurking around.

Clark told FullImpactPro.com that he is going to put together an army and prepare for war in Lakeland. We'll have more on this next week in the Weekly Headlines at FullImpactPro.com.

FIP Stars Shine At ROH's "Do Or Die IV" Event
Full Impact Pro had a strong showing at the 2/19 Ring Of Honor "Do Or Die IV" event at the RexPlex in Elizabeth, NJ. Vordell Walker was the star of the show as he destroyed Cheech of Special K to earn a "Please Come Back!" chant from the hard to please ROH crowd

Mick Foley was also impressed with Walker as he selected him as Samoa Joe's opponent on the second ROH show later that night. Walker gave a good effort vs. Joe, but was defeated. However, Walker impressed the former ROH World Champion so much that Joe added Walker to his team in the upcoming Six Man Tag Team Tournament in ROH on 3/5 in Philadelphia. In one day, Walker impressed the ROH fans, Mick Foley and Samoa Joe!!!

The Heartbreak Express were part of a very entertaining match in losing to the Christopher Street Connection. The Heartbreak Express of Sean and Phil Davis insist they are still undefeated, though.

Dave Prazak's DP Associates had a good day as "Fast" Eddie Vegas won an action packed Four Corner Survival by pinning Arik Cannon in a bout that included El Generico and Josh Daniels.

The stars of FIP are beginning to shine. The buzz is beginning to develop. Don't miss out!!!

FIP released the following box cover art, for their highly anticipated "Emergence" DVD:

FIP also released the following information about their upcoming events:

Huge Dream Match Signed For 2/12 In Sebring

"Dangerous Intentions" on 2/12 in Sebring, FL at C4 will host a huge match as "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson takes on the leader of The New Dawn, CM Punk. Check FullImpactPro.com for tickets and directions.

This bout features two of the top wrestlers on the independent scene. Danielson wants to cement his place as a top grappler in FIP with a victory here. Punk insists he's not done with FIP Heavyweight Champion Homicide yet and wants to get back into title contention with a victory here. The real winners are going to be the fans of Florida as they get to witness Danielson vs. Punk live!!!

Stipulation Grudge Match Signed For 2/11 In Lakeland

Jerrelle Clark has been at war with Dave Prazak's DP Associates of "Fast" Eddie Vegas, Jimmy Rave and Insane Dragon. Prazak has proven to be a thorn in Clark's side. Now Clark will have an opportunity to get his hands on Prazak. "New Dawn Rising" on 2/11 in Lakeland, FL at Latino's will have Clark vs. Vegas and if Clark wins he will get five minutes alone in the ring with Prazak!!! Clark defeated Vegas in an excellent match at the last FIP event. However, Vegas, Prazak and Prazak's monster LaDuke Jakes proved ANYTHING GOES in FIP when they attacked Clark after the bout. Check FullImpactPro.com for directions and info on this event.

Who Will Get A ROH World Title Shot?

ROH World Champion Austin Aries is set to put the ROH belt on the line on 2/12 in Sebring, FL. Aries said he wants Florida's best. With the new ANYTHING GOES format in FIP, it looks like the events of 2/11 will determine who gets the shot at Aries on 2/12. So far Jerrelle Clark, Puma, CM Punk, Antonio Banks, Vordell Walker, Eddie Vegas, Azrieal, Bryan Danielson and Steve Madison have all expressed interest in this huge opportunity. There is no telling what might happen on 2/11 to determine who will get a shot at the ROH World Title on 2/12.

Quick Look At Updated 2/11 & 2/12 Announced Matches

The days are passing quickly as FIP's big February 11th & 12th weekend approaches. FIP keeps getting better and better with each passing show and now that ANYTHING GOES there is no telling what we'll see next. The only thing we know is that you'll see great wrestling with top talent in FIP's unique, intimate studio style setting. This is a diehard fan's dream come true. There will be lots of news in next week's "Go Home" edition of the Weekly Headlines at FullImpactPro.com. Here are the latest lineups:

2/11 "New Dawn Rising" in Lakeland, FL at Latino's

Dream Tag Team Match
FIP Heavyweight Champion Homicide & ROH World Champion Austin Aries vs. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson & Rocky Romero

Grudge Match
Puma vs. The New Dawn's CM Punk

Clark Gets Five Minutes With Prazak If He Wins
Jerrelle Clark vs. DP Associates' "Fast" Eddie Vegas with Dave Prazak

2/12 "Dangerous Intentions" in Sebring, FL at C4

FIP Heavyweight Title Match
Homicide defends vs. Rocky Romero

Huge Main Event Challenge Match
Bryan Danielson vs. CM Punk

Austin Aries Will Defend The ROH World Title

"American Dragon" Bryan Danielson Headed To FIP

You will really feel the impact when "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson makes his Full Impact Pro debut on 2/11 in Lakeland, FL and 2/12 in Sebring, FL. FullImpactPro.com has directions and info on both shows.

Danielson is regarded as one of the best wrestlers in the world and will bring a hard-hitting, technical style to FIP. Danielson always delivers must see classics. He has stated that he is coming to FIP to face the best. Danielson's match has already been signed for 2/11 (check next headline) and we will announce his opponent for 2/12 soon right here in Weekly Headlines. What will happen when Danielson enters FIP's intimate studio style ANYTHING GOES setting? Be there and find out!!!

Dream Tag Team Match Signed for 2/11 In Lakeland
The biggest tag team match in FIP history has been signed for 2/11 in Lakeland, FL at Latino's. Last week we announced that FIP Heavyweight Champion Homicide would form a team of champions with ROH World Champion Austin Aries. Now two men have stepped forward to challenge them. It will be a team straight from the New Japan LA Dojo as Bryan Danielson & Rocky Romero will tag up to face Homicide & Aries. This one doesn't need any hype!!!

Austin Aries To Defend ROH World Title On 2/12 In Sebring
ROH World Champion Austin Aries said he would be a fighting champion when he won the belt on 12/26 in Philadelphia from Samoa Joe. Now Aries will back up his words as he will put the ROH World Title on the line in Sebring, FL at C4 on 2/12. Aries says he wants the best and will defend the belt against anyone. Since ANYTHING GOES in FIP there is no telling who will step forward to face Aries. Anyone on the FIP roster is eligible even if they don't compete in ROH. Aries wants the most deserving candidate.

Grudge Match Signed For 2/11 In Lakeland
On the last FIP event, The New Dawn of CM Punk and Azrieal attacked Puma and injured his knee. Now Puma is coming for revenge. Puma has already defeated Azrieal in an exciting match. Now the masked sensation will take on the leader of The New Dawn, CM Punk. This huge grudge match will take place 2/11 in Lakeland, FL.

FIP Home Release News- "Emergence" Weekend To Be Double DVD Set
Production is finishing up on the "Emergence" weekend shows, which featured the 16 man FIP Heavyweight Title Tournament. Since you have waited so long for these shows FIP has decided to release the two night event as a double disc set meaning you get both shows for the price of one!!!

The 16 man tournament featured the following matches: Slim J vs. Jerrelle Clark; Jason Cross vs. Rainman; Roderick Strong vs. Austin Aries; CM Punk vs. Vordell Walker; AJ Styles vs. Homicide; Aries vs. Clark; Justin Credible vs. Punk; Rainman vs. Punk; Homicide vs. Aries; Homicide vs. Punk in a wild brawl plus much more. Every match in the tournament is on this double DVD set!!! It will be sold first at ROHwrestling.com. Look for a mid-February release. The other FIP home releases will be out quickly after "Emergence."

The following comes from Alan Wojcik

After a show in Lakeland that drew over 100-plus people, Full Impact Pro returned to Tampa on Saturday January 8, 2005 for the "Unfinished Business” event at the Party Zone for a intimate atmosphere.

Before the show began Roderick Strong came out and reiterated his challenge from last night to Samoa Joe. Joe made his way to the ring, accepted Strong’s challenge and slapped Strong so hard Strong fell out of the ring.

(1) Scoot Andrews and Kahagus defeated Heartbreak Express (Sean and Phil Davis).

Before the match Sean Davis badmouthed Scoot Andrews once more. Andrews did his talking in the ring working over Phil Davis. Sean tagged in and didn’t fair any better as Sean’s attempted criss-cross only met Phil who collided with his brother. Phil found an opening and it allowed the Davis’ to attack Kahagus on the mat. Kahagus didn’t allow himself to be pinned and he avoided a double team corner splash. This allowed Andrews to tag in and beat down the Davis’. Kahagus took Sean to the floor as Andrews finished off Phil with the Forces of Nature.

(2) Steve Madison defeated Sal Rinauro

Rinauro kept Madison off balance by hitting Madison with a ground attack until Madison hit a back suplex. Madison then hit the Buck Q triple elbow special. Madison used his strength to work on Rinauro’s neck hitting suplexes and a Hot Shot. Rinauro fought back trying to speed up the match but Madison wouldn’t have it. Rinauro hit two Atomic drops and went to the top rope for a shooting star but Madison blocked it. Madison went for a top rope back suplex but Rinauro countered into a cross body block. Rinauro went for a slingshot move but Madison moved out of the way. Madison hit a Riki Lariat followed by a brainbuster to beat Rinauro.

(3) LaDuke Jakes defeated Aaron Epic and Jaison Moore

Before the match the head of DP Associates; Dave Prazak, came out to announce the newest member of his group is LaDuke Jakes! If Epic and Moore seemed nervous, it left when they used Dukes’ fork to bust his forehead open. Epic and Moore’s double team efforts worked as they kept Jakes off balance, until Prazak stopped Moore from coming off the top rope. Dukes drove Epic to the mat to get the victory.

Puma made his way out for his scheduled match with James Gibson but he was jumped from behind by CM Punk and Azrieal. The beating by The New Dawn went on for several minutes until James Gibson came out to save him. Punk got the house mic and asked Gibson after last night’s incident if he wanted a fight with the New Dawn. When Gibson said yes, Punk…threw Azrieal into the ring to wrestle Gibson.

(4) Azrieal wrestled James Gibson to a no- contest.

Gibson had full control of the match until Punk distracted him. This caused Gibson to chase Punk around the ring and back into it where Azrieal was waiting with a clothesline. Punk and Azrieal double teamed Gibson behind the referee’s back for several minutes as the fans cheered on Gibson. Azrieal kept Gibson grounded with a chinlock and an arm stretcher. Gibson fought back with a back suplex and a clothesline. Gibson got Azrieal in a Dragon Sleeper but Azrieal countered into one of his own. Gibson went for a shoulder block but hit the ring post. Azrieal went for the win but Gibson countered into a Texas Cloverleaf. Just as it looked like Azrieal was going to submit, Punk came in and jumped Gibson. The duo beat down Gibson until “the Notorious 187” Homicide came out sending the New Dawn running to the locker room. The referee called the match a no-contest. After the match Homicide asked Gibson to be his partner since Rainman was not able to attend due to an injury.

(5) Antonio Banks defeated 911 Inc's Mike Shane (w/Ron Niemi.) By winning this match Antonio Banks goes To ROH on 2/19 for match with FIP World champion Homicide.

Ron Niemi took the house mic and guaranteed Mike Shane would deliver the assbeating of a lifetime to Antonio Banks. When Banks came out he took the mic and said Mike Shane he was standing in his way to a trip to ROH. Banks and Shane worked on the others left arm to try and gain an advantage. Neither man moved an inch even when the forearms began to hit the chins. Banks teed off on Shane’s back with a hard kick that sent Shane to the floor for advice from Niemi. The advice seemed to work as Niemi grabbed onto Banks’ ankle on an Irish whip. Shane hit Banks with a belly to belly suplex. Shane beat down Banks but fought back getting his boot up into the face of Shane on an attempted corner splash. Banks fought out of an attempted finisher from Shane and hit “the Malicious Intent” to pin Shane.

(6) Erick Stevens defeated “Cool” Seth Delay.

Stevens had the huge size advantage and used it on Delay with body shots and suplexes. Stevens had the match until he missed the Fat Boy Senton, but he recovered and put Delay in a submission move. Delay fought out of it and hit Stevens with a top rope huricurana. Delay went for it all but walked into a Michinoku Driver. Delay went for a victory roll but Stevens countered into a face buster for the victory.

(7) Jerrelle Clark defeated DP Associate Fast Eddie Vegas (w/Dave Prazak). This was a partial rematch from last nights tag match. Prazak said he gave Jimmy Rave the night off and said Vegas would make short work of Clark. Clark told Prazak and Vegas he would personally end DP Associates reign in FIP. Clark began the match by speeding things up which only aggravated Prazak. Clark then went to work on Vegas’ neck and left arm. Vegas countered out and tried to get control but Clark countered out of every move Vegas applied. Vegas countered out of a Dragon Sleeper with one of his own. Vegas went to work on Clark’s back putting him in a unique move but Clark countered into an armbar submission. Vegas made it to the ropes but on the break Clark reapplied the move. Vegas countered out and went back to work on the back hitting a shoulder backbreaker. Clark recovered and hit a second rope standing moonsault but got two. Vegas got to his feet and continued the attack on Clark’s back with kicks and forearms. Vegas put Clark on the top rope but his superplex was blocked and Clark hit a springboard huricurana. Clark went for a 619 but Prazak moved Vegas and took the brunt of the blow. As Clark taunted Prazak Vegas snuck up and hit Clark in the back. Vegas hit the triple German suplex combo. He went to the top with Clark once more but it again backfired as Clark hit a reverse huricurana. Clark then went for a 619 but tied Vegas up. Vegas retreated to the floor for advice from Prazak but Clark followed out and hit the duo with a tope. Clark went for a drop kick but Prazak grabbed Vegas’ tights stopping his momentum as Clark hit the mat. Vegas began to get frustrated as he couldn’t put Clark away. Clark countered a Russian legsweep with an inverted piledriver followed by the 630 splash to win the match. After the bell the newest DP Associate LaDuke Jakes hit the ring and laid out Clark as Prazak taunted Clark from a far.

(8) Roderick Strong defeated Samoa Joe.

Strong and Joe picked up where they left off last night in Lakeland taking the match to the mat. Joe put strong in an abdominal stretch but Strong countered into a pin for two. Strong attacked Joe’s left arm but Joe fired back with several kicks to the chest. Joe took Strong down to the mat with a headlock. Strong got to his feet and hit a dropkick to the chest, a double underarm suplex and a back stretcher. Strong hit a chest chop and a corner clothesline but walked into a power STO. Joe took over on Strong with a chinlock. Joe hit Strong with the face wash and an Ole kick. Joe had Strong down but missed the Fat Boy Senton bomb. Strong fired back with an STO backbreaker that got a two count. Strong had Joe in a half nelson but Joe blocked the referee’s view of a crotch kick. Joe followed it with a Lariat, a Powerslam and a power bomb which Joe floated over into a crippler crossface but strong refused to tap. Strong hit Joe with an Alex Shelley backbreaker but his face kick missed as Joe sidestepped and grabbed strong but Strong floated over and pinned Joe.

(9)In an “Anything Goes Match” FIP Champion Homicide & James Gibson defeated The New Dawn's CM Punk & Azrieal.

Last month’s FIP World title match between CM Punk and Homicide went all over the Party Zone including the Tootsie’s adult nightclub next door. FIP booked this match to try and settle the dispute. Before the beatings began CM Punk grabbed the mic to say he was not happy to be part of an “Anything Goes match” and he preferred a straight up tag match. At the opening bell it looked like Homicide and Gibson were willing to comply with Punk’s request. Punk and Homicide started off trading moves but Homicide got the early advantage. Once Gibson tagged in Punk ran for the ring apron and tagged in Azrieal but the tag was quickly returned to Punk who then returned the tag. Gibson took Punk to the mat to work in Punk’s legs. Homicide tagged in and continued the mat attack but Punk tagged in Azrieal who walked into Gibson and Homicide’s attack. Homicide had control but he was distracted by Punk which allowed the New Dawn to gain control for several minutes. Punk and Azrieal made frequent tags trying to wear down Homicide. Homicide kicked out of every pinning attempt and refused to submit to a Punk abdominal stretch. Homicide avoided a rope move and hit Punk with an Acecrusher which allowed Gibson to be tagged in. Gibson had Azrieal pinned but he only got two as Punk and Homicide fought on the floor. Azrieal took the air hitting homicide with a tope. Gibson followed over the top rope and the match went outside as all four men drove the others heads into parked cars, fences and the building façade. Once the action came back to the ring all four men hit each other with every move you could think of including Homicide trademark Tope to the floor. Gibson caught Azrieal sleeping and locked in the Texas Cloverleaf to get the submission victory.

FIP returns to Lakeland on Friday February 11th and debuts in Sebring on Saturday February 12th.

Previous Updates:

FIP Update

For the people who've been emailing the DOI, about the release dates of the FIP DVD's, the DOI found out that production on the first batch of FIP DVD's is finishing up now. The DVD's are expected to be on sale in a few more weeks. From the people who I've talked to who have seen the shows, and from the people who've I talked to who were on the shows, the first set of shows in the Gabe Sapolsky FIP Booking Era, are said to be the the best. The Heavyweight Title match between CM Punk and Homicide was said to be an excellent match that even featured both men wrestling outside when there was a storm going on. It should be interesting to see how that translates on DVD.

FIP released the following information about their upcoming weekend doubleshot:

Full Impact Pro returns to Florida this weekend for two loaded shows featuring the best talent from the Sunshine State in addition to the top independents superstars from around the United States. Be a part of the intimate atmosphere and studio like setting that makes FIP so unique. Tickets will be available at the door for both nights. ROH merchandise will also be there with a selection of DVDs. Check out these lineups coming to Lakeland and Tampa this Friday and Saturday:

Friday, January 7th, 2004 - New Year's Classic
Latino's Night Club (LNC The Club) in Lakeland, FL
1325 Combee Road, Lakeland, FL, 33801
Tickets are $15.00 and kids 13 and under are only $5
Belltime is 8 p.m.

FIP Heavyweight Title Match
Homicide defends against James Gibson (formerly Jamie Knoble)

Grudge Tag Team Match
Jerrelle Clark & Sal Rinauro vs. DP Associates Jimmy Rave & Fast Eddie Vegas with Dave Prazak

Strong Style Challenge
Samoa Joe vs. Roderick Strong

Special Challenge Match
The New Dawn's CM Punk vs. Antonio Banks

Cruiserweight Dream Match
Puma vs. The New Dawn's Azrieal

Vordell Walker vs. "The Soul Assassin" Rainman

Scoot Andrews & A Mystery Partner vs. Heartbreak Express

911's Mike Shane with Ron Niemi vs. Brian "The Blade" Gamble

Saturday, January 8th, 2004 - Unfinished Business
The Party Zone in Tampa, FL
5634 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa, FL 33619
Tickets are $15.00 and kids 13 and under are only $5
Belltime is 8 p.m.

Anything Goes match
FIP Champion Homicide & Rainman vs. The New Dawn of CM Punk & Azrieal

Special Challenge Match
James Gibson (formerly Jamie Knoble) vs. Puma

Grudge Match
Jerrelle Clark vs. DP Associate Fast Eddie Vegas with Dave Prazak

Winner Goes To ROH On 2/19 For A FIP Title Shot
Antonio Banks vs. 911's Mike Shane with Ron Niemi

Special Attraction Match
Steve Madison vs. Sal Rinauro

Plus: Samoa Joe in action and more with Roderick Strong, Scoot Andrews, Kahagas, The Heartbreak Express and more!!!

FIP Headlines:

Former WWE Star Going After FIP Heavyweight Title
James Gibson, formerly known as Jamie Knoble in WWE, really enjoyed his matches in FIP on 12/17. Gibson's reputation in the wrestling business, lengthy stay in the Florida Rumble and victory over CM Punk make him the #1 contender to Homicide's FIP Heavyweight Title. Homicide said he will defend the belt against the best wrestlers in and out of FIP in order to build the reputation of the title. Homicide has already won the tournament to become the new FIP champion with victories over AJ Styles, Austin Aries and CM Punk. He has also successfully defended the belt against BJ Whitmer, Punk and Spanky. If Homicide can add Gibson to the list of defeated challengers there is no doubt that the FIP title deserves some prestige. Meanwhile, Gibson is looking to establish himself as a top player on the indy scene and a FIP title victory would shoot him into the forefront of the scene.

Homicide & Rainman To Settle Unfinished Business With New Dawn In Tampa
FIP Heavyweight Champion Homicide's feud against The New Dawn led by CM Punk has seen the two fight in strip clubs, on top of a truck, in parking lots, in grass fields and all over buildings. Now the feud will explode again in an anything goes match when Homicide teams with Rainman against Punk and his lackey Azrieal. Rainman wants revenge on The New Dawn since both Punk and Azrieal have cheated to gain victories over him. Rainman has come to Homicide's aid before and has proved he can brawl with the best. This tag team fight could end up anywhere in Tampa!!!

Samoa Joe Comes To Florida To Take On The Best
Former ROH World Champion Samoa Joe will make his first public appearances since losing the ROH title this coming weekend in FIP. There is no telling what mood Joe will be in. Joe wants to take on Florida's best. Roderick Strong has already stepped up for Friday night in Lakeland. This popular homegrown Florida talent says that Joe better be ready for a hard-hitting match. A number of athletes want to test Joe on Saturday in Tampa and we will find out will wrestle Joe the night of the show. It will be one of Florida's elite. A victory over Joe will propel someone into superstardom while Joe looks to wipe out Florida's best and go for the FIP title.

Jerrelle Clark Wages War Against DP Associates
"New Year's Classic" on Friday and "Unfinished Business" on Saturday will see Jerrelle Clark continue his feud against Dave Prazak's DP Associates of Jimmy Rave, Fast Eddie Vegas and Insane Dragon. Prazak returns to Florida this weekend and there is no telling what he has up his sleeve. Clark is looking to settle this high-flying feud in both tag and singles matches.

FIP Title Shot & Ring Of Honor Booking On The Line In Tampa
Antonio Banks will collide with Mike Shane on Saturday in Tampa at The Party Zone with a huge prize on the line. The winner of this bout will be flown to Elizabeth, New Jersey on 2/19 to compete on Ring Of Honor's "Do Or Die IV" show. Not only that, but the winner will main event "Do Or Die IV" and receive a FIP Heavyweight Title shot that day. Ron Niemi is confident his giant Mike Shane will storm into ROH while Antonio Banks sees this as a huge opportunity. This will be the battle of two of the biggest bulls on the FIP roster.

Puma Ready For FIP Debut
The exciting Puma of the New Japan LA Dojo is set to make his FIP debut this weekend. He is ready for all competition and wants to make an immediate impact. He has his work cut out for him with Azrieal the first night and fellow New Japan wrestler James Gibson the second night. Don't blink or you might miss one of Puma's lightning quick, damaging kicks!!!

Scoot Andrews Looks To Embarrass Heartbreak Express Again
Scoot Andrews said that he had a fun time embarrassing The Heartbreak Express at the last show with the freaky LaDuke Jakes as his tag team partner. Andrews says he has an even bigger freak lined up to take on The Heartbreak Express this Friday in Lakeland. The Heartbreak Express want to even the score against Andrews.

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Former WWE Star Going After FIP Heavyweight Title
**James Gibson, formerly known as Jamie Knoble in WWE, really enjoyed his matches in FIP on 12/17. Gibson's reputation in the wrestling business, lengthy stay in the Florida Rumble and victory over CM Punk make him the #1 contender to Homicide's FIP Heavyweight Title. Homicide said he will defend the belt against the best wrestlers in and out of FIP in order to build the reputation of the title. Homicide has already won the tournament to become the new FIP champion with victories over AJ Styles, Austin Aries and CM Punk. He has also successfully defended the belt against BJ Whitmer, Punk and Spanky. If Homicide can add Gibson to the list of defeated challengers there is no doubt that the FIP title deserves some prestige. Meanwhile, Gibson is looking to establish himself as a top player on the indy scene and a FIP title victory would shoot him into the forefront of the scene.

Homicide To Settle Unfinished Business With New Dawn In Tampa
**FIP Heavyweight Champion Homicide's feud against The New Dawn led by CM Punk has seen the two fight in strip clubs, on top of a truck, in parking lots, in grass fields and all over buildings. Now the feud will explode again in an anything goes match when Homicide teams with Rainman against Punk and his lackey Azrieal. Rainman wants revenge on The New Dawn since both Punk and Azrieal have cheated to gain victories over him. Rainman has come to Homicide's aid before and has proved he can brawl with the best. This tag team fight could end up anywhere in Tampa!!!

Samoa Joe Comes To Florida To Take On The Best
**Former ROH World Champion Samoa Joe will make his first public appearances since losing the ROH title this coming weekend in FIP. There is no telling what mood Joe will be in. Joe wants to take on Florida's best. Roderick Strong has already stepped up for Friday night in Lakeland. This popular homegrown Florida talent says that Joe better be ready for a hard-hitting match. A number of athletes want to test Joe on Saturday in Tampa and we will find out will wrestle Joe the night of the show. It will be one of Florida's elite. A victory over Joe will propel someone into superstardom while Joe looks to wipe out Florida's best and go for the FIP title.

Jerrelle Clark Wages War Against DP Associates
**"New Year's Classic" on Friday and "Unfinished Business" on Saturday will see Jerrelle Clark continue his feud against Dave Prazak's DP Associates of Jimmy Rave, Fast Eddie Vegas and Insane Dragon. Prazak returns to Florida this weekend and there is no telling what he has up his sleeve. Clark is looking to settle this high-flying feud in both tag and singles matches.

FIP Title Shot & Ring Of Honor Booking On The Line In Tampa
**Antonio Banks will collide with Mike Shane on Saturday in Tampa at The Party Zone with a huge prize on the line. The winner of this bout will be flown to Elizabeth, New Jersey on 2/19 to compete on Ring Of Honor's "Do Or Die IV" show. Not only that, but the winner will main event "Do Or Die IV" and receive a FIP Heavyweight Title shot that day. Ron Niemi is confident his giant Mike Shane will storm into ROH while Antonio Banks sees this as a huge opportunity. This will be the battle of two of the biggest bulls on the FIP roster.

Puma Ready For FIP Debut
**The exciting Puma of the New Japan LA Dojo is set to make his FIP debut this weekend. He is ready for all competition and wants to make an immediate impact. He has his work cut out for him with Azrieal the first night and fellow New Japan wrestler James Gibson the second night. Don't blink or you might miss one of Puma's lightning quick, damaging kicks!!!

Scoot Andrews Looks To Embarrass Heartbreak Express Again
**Scoot Andrews said that he had a fun time embarrassing The Heartbreak Express at the last show with the freaky LaDuke Jakes as his tag team partner. Andrews says he has an even bigger freak lined up to take on The Heartbreak Express this Friday in Lakeland. The Heartbreak Express want to even the score against Andrews.

Alan Wojcik