Night of Legends at Tropicana Field Results 5-19-07 (PICS)
Submitted by Calvin Martin on Monday, May 21, 2007 at 10:28 AM EST







David Kocotos sent the following report:

It was a “Night of Legends” at Tropicana Field when the Devil Ray’s hosted the Florida Marlins this past Friday night. The Rays brought in a dozen former World Wrestling Entertainment stars that made appearances before, during and after the game.

Prior to the game all the wrestlers including legends Bret “The Hitman” Hart, “Mean” Gene Okerlund, Jim “The Anvil” Neidhart and B. Brian Blair signed autographs for the over 14,000 paid fans.

The Hart Foundation also reunited as Bret Hart and Jim Nedihart stepped into the ring to present one lucky fan with an autographed folding chair from a recent WWE pay per view, as well as tickets to next years Wrestlemania XXIV, being held on March 30, 2008 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando.

Following the game, three matches took place right in the middle of the field:

King Haku was defeated by the “Native American Superstar” Tatanka

Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake lost his bout to Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, after the bout Beefcake who entered the ring sporting a Red Sox jersey was heckled by a Yankee’s fan. “The Barber” lived up to his nickname by hauling the fan into the ring for an impromptu trim.

Valentine returned to the ring to put a stop to the madness offering his former tag team partner a handshake and a Ray’s jersey. Following some considerations the two shook hands as the crowd erupted in approval of the ‘Dream Team’ reunion.

Former World Tag Team Champions…The Nasty Boys shut the mouths of the cocky Rick Steiner and The Cuban Assassin, prior to the bout, the Commissioner for the night B. Brian Blair ejected The Assassin’s valet ‘Fantasy” from ringside.

While the Nasties had their opponents well in hand they were still glad of the assist from Ray’s star Jonny Gomes who hit the ring wielding a garbage can.

Throughout the night ‘Mean’ Gene Okerlund provided color commentary.

Speaking with www.KocoSports.com the Devil Ray’s spokesperson said that they were “extremely happy’ at how the event turned out and they plan to bring the “legends night” back for either a Yankees or Red Sox Saturday home game in the future. They are projection an attendance of around 35,000 for the next event.


For exclusive photos of the event click here:
http://www.kocosports.com/ig/gallery.asp?categoryid=78








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