[News Update] Corporal Kirchner's Not Dead!?

It is being reported that the announced death of wrestling legend Corporal Kirchner, covered by various media outlets including wwe.com on October 15, 2006, was indeed a fictious report. However, today it was announced that he was still alive and well. His real name is Michael Kirchner, not Thomas Spear, the man reported to be Corporal Kirchner who did die on October 15, 2006 in White Marsh, Maryland. However, Thomas Spear is completely unconnected to Michael Kirchner.

LCW Chairman of the Board Christian Calaway released this statement: "LegendsChampionshipWrestling.com went with a story that was confirmed by World Wrestling Entertainment on wwe.com and they were his former employers so we had every reason to believe the story was legitimate."

Kirchner, in an interview with Slam! Wrestling's Greg Oliver said "I'm still alive and well, and thanks for everybody's concern. I'm doing well, and I'm happy and life is good."

As for this Wednesday's proposed memorial match on LCW Showdown, Calaway said, "Well, now that he's not dead, that changes everything. But we've still got something very special planned that we think all the fans of Legends Championship Wrestling will enjoy."

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