By Jason Powell

-The August house show events are headlined by John Cena vs. Alberto Del Rio for the WWE Championship. Other matches advertised for some cities include Rey Mysterio vs. The Miz, Big Show vs. R-Truth, and Kofi Kingston vs. Jack Swagger.

-The pre-sale for the August 28 event in Little Rock, Ark. starts on Thursday at Ticketmaster.com. Use WWECENA as the password. The actual on sale date is Friday. [Thanks to Dot net reader Katelyn Wilder]

-WWE legend Kevin Nash is advertised for an in-ring appearance at the October 15 Awesome Wrestling Entertainment event in Fisherville, Va. at Augusta Expoland. Nash will team with Doug Gibson to face The Rock-n-Roll Express. The show will also feature former WWE star Finlay vs. Alex Silva, Jim Duggan vs. Mohammed Akbar, and Eugene vs. Jamin Olivencia. Plus, Terry Funk, Tully Blanchard, Bobby Eaton, Sunny, Baby Doll, Gorgeous George, and C.W. Anderson will also appear. For more information, visit AwesomeWrestlingEntertainment.com.

-Dot Net Members will be listening to Chris Shore Q&A audio show later today. Join us on the ad-free version of the website by signing up now via the Dot Net Members' Signup Page.

-The NWA Wrestling Legends Fanfest will have live wrestling on August 6 in Garrolton, Ga. The show will feature The Sheik will defend the NWA Title, and his top contenders Adam Pearce, Colt Cabana, and TNA's Gunner will all appear. Plus, the final rounds of the NWA Future Legends Cup, NWA Jr. Hvt. Champion Greg Classic will defend the title against Mike Jackson, and the NWA Tag Titles will be defended. For more information, visit the Facebook.com.

-Chikara will be in Chicago, Ill. on Friday at Logan Square Auditorium with the following advertised matches: Claudio Castagnoli vs. Hallowicked, Fire Ant vs. UltraMantis Black, Sara Del Rey vs. Icarus, Da Soul Touchaz vs. Bruderschaft des Kreuzes, Soldier Ant and Green Ant vs. Taylor and Gargano, Eddie Kingston vs. Colt Cabana, Ophidian Hieracon vs. Emerador and Ripper, Throwbacks and Classic vs. The Batiri. For more information on the show and the other Midwest dates this weekend, visit ChikaraPro.com.

-Former WWE Diva Maria Kanellis announced on her Twitter page that she has a new booking agent. For more info on booking Maria for appearances, send an email to celebritysignings@sbcglobal.net.

-There are no pro wrestling shows advertised for ESPN Classic tonight.

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