Maryland wrestlers in running for PWI Rookie of the Year award
Congratulations to Ryan McBride and Zachary Shane for being named candidates for Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s 2008 Rookie of the Year award. Both are staples of Baltimore-based promotions Maryland Championship Wrestling and the Eastern Wrestling Alliance.
McBride, 24, of Pasadena, and Shane, 23, of Hagerstown, are joined on the ballot by, among others, four sons of famous wrestlers: Bret DiBiase, Joe Hennig, Reid Flair and Ricky Steamboat Jr. Past winners of the award include Ric Flair, Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Randy Orton, Goldberg and The Big Show.
Both McBride and Shane will be in action this Saturday at the MCW show at The New Green Room in Dundalk, and Nov. 9 at the EWA show at Tall Cedars Hall in Parkville.
To cast your vote for McBride or Shane for Rookie of the Year, send an e-mail to pwiawards@yahoo.com.
Comments
The winner of this prestigious award will have some big shoes to fill following last year's winner, Hornswoggle. Er...
Posted by: RH | October 28, 2008 12:30 PM
I haven't heard a lot about them. I've got the issue of PWI with the ballot and the best bet to me looks like Ricky Steamboat Jr.
Totally unrelated note - another rookie candidate is Joe Henning. It's amazing how much he resembles his father, Mr. Perfect.
Posted by: Chris Slater | October 28, 2008 4:32 PM
I sent in a few votes for mcbride. Its a shame im going to have to miss mcw this wknd b/c ill be in nyc for ringside fest. Kevin are u going to be refereeing this wknd?
RESPONSE FROM KEVIN ECK: Yes, I will be refereeing a match or two.
Posted by: jason | October 28, 2008 7:39 PM