VCW Liberty Lottery in Norfolk on July 29th with Matt Cardona!

ByThe757Heater

Virginia Championship Wrestling presentsthesixteenthannualLibertyLotteryat the Salvation Army Kroc Center of HamptonRoadsonSaturdaynightJuly29thwith special guests Matt Cardona & Steph De Lander!TheKrocCenterofHamptonRoads islocatedat1401BallentineBlvdinNorfolk. Doorsopenat6:30PM Belltimeis7:30PM. The Front Row is completely SOLD OUT! GeneralAdmission/Ringsideisstillavailable for $25. Concessions will also be available Ticketsmaybepurchasedinadvanceonline atvcwprowrestling.com.TheVCWLiberty Lottery has been the biggest independent professional wrestling event in Virginia for overfifteenyears!Youwon’twanttomissit!

Matt Cardona (who WWE fans will remember as Zack Ryder) has created a second life for himself on the independent scene using his legal name Since leaving WWE, Cardona has captured championships at organizations across the country Hiscollectionofsimultaneouslyheldtitlesis quiteasighttobehold.Althoughhewon’tbe competing for gold in VCW, Matt Cardona will be stepping into the ring with a former three-time Virginia Heavyweight Champion,“Mr.Xcellence”BrandonScott.These twohavecrossedpathsbeforedespitenever competingone-on-one.VCWmanagement must certainly be thrilled to bring this bout to the great fans of Virginia at the biggest eventoftheyear!Itwillbeinterestingtosee if Cardona will continue his winning ways orif“Mr.Xcellence”canfindapathtowhat wouldundoubtedlybeahugevictory

Steph De Lander, who is known for both her professional wrestling skills and managerialservicesforMattCardona,willalsobe inactionattheLibertyLottery She’sgoingto haveherworkcutoutforherthough,asDe LanderlocksupwithEricaLeigh Leighhas picked up an impressive string of victories over the last year in VCW with her acumen in the ring. She’s competed against some incredibly talented athletes but De Lander is a different type of challenger. Known for her colorful persona and ruthless style, the Australiannativehassaidsheplanstocome toNorfolkreadytofight.Thisboutiscertain toleavealastingimpressiononVCWfans!

Virginia Heavyweight Champion The Boar puts his title on the line at the Kroc Center against the number one contender Joe Keys Keys ended the months long win streakof“MushMaster TimSpriggsduring VCW’s last event at Old Dominion University Later that same evening, he attacked The Boar after a successful title defense, renderinghimunconsciousviaabrutalshot with the Virginia Heavyweight Championship itself In the main event of last year’s Liberty Lottery, Joe Keys was involved in a controversialdouble-pinthatleftnowinner declared. That bout was for the Virginia Heavyweight Championship, which Keys believes has been his undeclared property eversince TheBoarisgoingtobelookingfor a measure of revenge in this one, but could hebesoenragedthathelosesfocus?Perhaps that’sbeenJoeKey’splanallalong Anything canhappeninthisone!

The Reason and “The Director” Jerry Stephanitsis have been thorns in the side of VCW Tag Team Champions the Golden PinkySocietyeversincetheywonthetitles.

“The Director claims that his hatred for the duo goes back roughly six years, when BenjaminBanksdroppedhimasamanager That’s a long time to hold a grudge, but knowing the VCW Director of Operations, it’snotthatsurprising.Inadditiontomultiple unprovoked attacks, trash talking, and just being general pests The Reason and “The Director” perpetrated their greatest miscarriage of justice last month After successfullydefendingtheirVCWTagTeam Titles earlier in the day, Benjamin Banks was finally granted a one-on-one bout with Stephanitsis As Banks made his entrance forthematch,hispartner“Diamond”Victor Griff was conspicuously absent Banks was then attacked from behind by The Reason beaten mercilessly and rolled into the ring for Stephanitsis “The Director forced the referee to ring the bell, signifying the start of the contest. To add insult to injury, Stephanitsis would do Bank’s own signature dance the Money Shuffle before dropping an elbow on his unconscious foe and pinninghimwithonepinky VCWCommissionerGeorgePantaswassodisgustedwith theseantics,hesignedthematchforLiberty Lottery, hoping to finally put an end to this The Golden Pinky Society can’t wait to get theirhandsonTheReasonand“TheDirector”onJuly29thinNorfolk.It’shighlylikely they will be giving out some receipts for all thetroublethey’vebeencaused

The Liberty Lottery match is a twenty entrant, delayed entry battle royal in which

VCW fans will determine the order of the competitors via a random draw It’s without question the most unpredictable out of the year The winner of this high-stake affair earns a guaranteed VCW Championship opportunity of their choosing meaning they can challenge for ANY VCW title We’ve seen every championship selected at one time or another in the match’s illustrious history Entrants confirmed so far include:VCWLibertyChampionDevantes, RexLawless,PhilBrown,DirtyMoney,Saul Esparza,DezmonKing,“MushMaster”Tim Spriggs Big AC and Irvin Legend. One of these individuals could win or any one of theunannouncedparticipantscouldaswell!

The only certainty in this match is that the VCWfansareinforagreattime!

VCW’s sixteenth annual Liberty Lottery takes place on Saturday night July 29th at the Salvation Army Kroc Center of Hampton Roads Tickets may be purchased in advance online at vcwprowrestling.com or at the door the night of the event Fans also havetheoptiontopurchaseautographand/ orphotoopswithMattCardonaonline It’s going to be an incredible night of professional wrestling action! I’ll see you at the matches!

How to enjoy fresh Maine lobster this season:

Tips and tricks from a 4th-generation lobster family

FromFamilyFeatures/MaineLobster MarketingCollaborative

As people look to change what’s on their plates,itcanbetoughtoknowwheretobegin. Fromsocialmedia-inspiredrecipestotrendy menuofferings,therearemanyoptions

That’s why restaurant owners Katie and Thom Werner are recommending a staple that’s sustainable fresh and versatile: Lobster The Werners own the popular Island Lobster Co restaurant in Peaks Island, Maine where Thom works as a commercial fisherman and supplies most ofthelobsterserved

The Werner family is well versed in the iconic Maine Lobster fishery, coming from a long line of generational fishing families, with Thom having fished since he was 6 years old. They know lobster can be intimidatingforhomecooks,butaspeoplefamiliar withtheproduct,theyemphasizelobsteris easytoprep,deliciousandsupportscommunitiesupanddownthecoast.

“Lobsters are always sustainably harvestedandhandledwithcarebythefishery,” Katie said. “It’s so important to know whereyourfoodcomesfromandwithlocal lobster it’s something you can feel great aboutenjoyingthatalsodirectlybenefitsso manyfamilieslikeours.

4th-generation lobsterfamilyand restaurant owners Katie andThomWerner (FAMILY FEATURE/MAINELOBSTERMARKETING COLLABORATIVES)

For those looking to enjoy a simple and classic version of lobster the Werners recommendatriedandtruemethod.

“Steamed with some melted butter is always perfect, Thom said. “You can’t beat the sweet, succulent flavors of fresh lobster withthatpunchofsaltybutter.”

For those looking for a fresh twist, Katie suggests trying her favorite recipe at Island LobsterCo.:theBLTLobsterRoll.

“It’s a savory and sweet combination of crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes and tender lobster meat, all served on a buttery roll,” shesaid.“It’sagreatwaytoenjoysustainable trap-to-tablefare.”

Nomatterwhatrecipepeoplegowith,the Werner family hopes everyone can partake inenjoyingastapleoftheirheritage

“Tome,MaineLobsterisatasteofhome,”

Thom said. “I’ve always enjoyed it with friends and family. Now I get to share that legacywithmyownkidsandourcommunity attherestaurant.Ifeelincrediblylucky,and I hope everyone - whether you’re a Mainer or on the opposite side of the country - can enjoy it as a celebration of such an iconic industry.”

To learn more about the Werners’ story, findrecipesandlookforwaystosupportthe industry,visitlobsterfrommaine.com.

BLT Lobster Roll

Recipe courtesy of the Werner family of Island Lobster Co on behalf of the Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative

Yield: 1 roll „ 3slicesbacon „ ¼poundfreshlobstermeat(ormeat from1-poundlobster)

„ 1tablespoonbutter

„ 1briochebun,halved

„ 1tablespoonmayonnaise

„ 3tomatoslices

„ 1largeleafromainelettuceor butterlettuce

Preheat oven to 400 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange bacon slices on top Cook 10-15 minutes, or until desiredcrispiness.

Prepare large pot with 2 inches of salted water and bring to rolling boil. Add lobster andsteam12minutes Halfwaythrough,lift lidcarefullyandshiftlobstertocookevenly. Break down lobster and remove meat fromshell,yieldingabout4ouncesofcooked meat.Chopmeatintobite-sizepieces

In large skillet or griddle over medium heat,warmbuttertocoatpan.

Placebothpiecesofbuncutsidesdownon panandcookabout30secondsuntilgolden. Removebunsfrompanandsetaside

In bowl, toss chopped lobster meat with mayonnaiseandsetaside Assemble cooked bacon tomato lettuce andlobstermixontoastedbun.

Summer of Caesar Celebrate the season with a salad charcuterie board

FromFamilyFeatures/FreshExpress

Summer celebrations come in many forms - backyard games, fun at the pool, time with family - but perhaps a favorite is enjoyingfresh,deliciousfoodsthatareeasy to prepare. Put a twist on the classic Caesar salad this summer with crunchy textures and energizing flavors to keep the excitementrollingallseasonlong

Capitalize on a food trend that’s all the rage with this easy-to-assemble Chicken CaesarSaladCharcuterieBoardforaunique waytoshareameal.Slicedchickenprovides that familiar taste of grilled summer fare combined with hard-cooked eggs, fruits, veggies,cheeseandcrostini.

At the heart of the dish is the Fresh Express Twisted Lemon Caesar Chopped Salad Kit, which provides a spin on traditionalCaesarflavorbyaddinginbrightnotes of lemon. The kit features crisp iceberg lettuce, colorful and sweet dried cherries, crunchyParmesancheesecrispsandlemon white wine Caesar dressing to bring a little sunshinetoeachbite.

Aconvenient,idealbedforthissaladcharcuterieboard thekitscanalsobeenjoyedas an easy summer salad on their own and are availableintherefrigeratedproducedepartmentatgrocerystores VisitFreshExpress.comformoremealtime inspirationandtofindsaladkitsnearyou.

Chicken Caesar Salad Charcuterie Board

Prep time: 25 minutes

Servings: 8

„ 3packages(9.1ounceseach)Fresh ExpressTwistedLemonCaesar ChoppedSaladKits

„ 2poundsslicedgrilledchicken

„ 16slicescrostini

„ 1cupchoppedhard-cookedeggs

„ 1cupchoppedcelery

„ 1cupdicedcucumber

„ 1cupchoppedredonion

„ 1cupchoppedapple

„ 1cupchoppedtomato

„ 1cupshavedRomanocheese

„ 1cupchoppedpecans

„ 1cupgoldenraisins

„ 1lemon,sliced

Placelettucefromsaladkitsinlargebowl; placeincenter of large roundcuttingboard orplatter Arrange sliced chicken and crostini aroundbowloflettuce.

Place salad dressings and toppings from salad kits in individual small bowls Place eggs celery cucumber red onion, apple tomato,Romanocheese,pecans,raisinsand lemonslicesinindividualsmallbowls

Arrange bowls in circle around lettuce, chickenandcrostini.