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Shaffee

Shaffee has been hosting radio shows on rock stations since 1999 and has been hosting afternoons on WGRD since May 21st, 2012.  He was the public address announcer for the NHL's Atlanta Thrashers for their final three seasons before the franchise moved to become the Winnipeg Jets.  Shaffee also worked in the professional wrestling industry for about a decade and appeared in several companies including TNA and Juggalo Championship Wrestling, most notably as the manager of former ECW World Heavyweight Champion, Sabu.  Shaffee was often referred to as "The Voice Of Violence". RADIO HISTORY 1998 - Graduated from the Specs Howard School of Media Arts 1998 - Interned for midday personality Tom Force at WOMC in Detroit. 1998 - Hired at WWCK in Flint as a board operator for Casey Kasem's top 40 show and weekend overnight host. 1999 - Left WWCK to work for WJXQ in Lansing.  Created "The Skankshift". 2002 - Fired from WJXQ.  Hired at WRIF in Detroit.  Hosted Saturday nights and the local music show "Motor City Riffs". 2005 - Fired from WRIF.  Hired at WRKR in Kalamazoo to host "The Shaffee Show" at night. 2007 - Left WRKR to host the morning show at WKLS in Atlanta, Georgia.  Was a part of three different morning shows in the span, "The Giant Show" with Brian Carothers, "Shaffee & El Jefe" and "Shaffee & Klinger". 2011 - Fired from WKLS. 2012 - Hired at WGRD to host afternoons. WRESTLING HISTORY 1999 - Made debut in Lansing, MI. 2000 - Won 2 PWF Championships and pinned Jimmy Jacobs in Lansing, MI.  Shaffee would love to offer Jacobs a shot a redemption, but Jacobs is busy in Ring Of Honor and Shaffee is currently retired. 2002 - Managed Sabu for the first time at the IMA Sports Arena in Flint in a match vs Devon Storm.  Would eventually lead Sabu to victory in over 100 matches. 2004 - Wrestled Kevin Sullivan to a bloody no-contest at the DeltaPlex Arena in Grand Rapids. 2004 - Managed Sabu to two victories at the Insane Clown Posse's Gathering Of The Juggalos outside of Cleveland, OH. 2007 - Lost to Traci Brooks in a dark match at TNA's Bound For Glory pay-per-view event. 2009 - Announced retirement for the first time after appearances in Pro Wrestling Federation, Pro Wrestling Entertainment, Michigan Championship Wrestling, All World Wrestling League, Border City Wrestling, Maximum Pro Wrestling, Independent Wrestling Revolution, Revolucha, Price Of Glory, TNA, Juggalo Championship Wrestling and others. Shaffee has been involved in matches including the likes of Abdullah The Butcher, Terry Funk, Sabu, Roadwarrior Hawk, Kevin Sullivan, Balls Mahoney, The Sandman, Ahmed Johnson, Simon Diamond, Johnny Swinger, Devon Storm, Jerry Lynn, Disco Inferno, Chris Sabin, Jimmy Jacobs, Insane Clown Posse, King Kong Bundy, Steve Wilkos, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Monty Brown, Shane Douglas and many others.

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A Tale Of Blood, Sweat And Smiles — Shaffee vs Kevin Sullivan
Some people think wrestling is "fake," but as someone who has been in the ring, I can tell you that sometimes you do get your ass kicked.  I was young and arrogant but one night  in Grand Rapids back in 2004, Kevin Sullivan taught me a valuable lesson that Old Man Strengt…
5 years ago
Shaffee’s 4:20 Hit Of The Day 04/18/13
The 4:20 Hit Of The Day is a chance each weekday afternoon at 4:20 for Shaffee to dig into the GRD archives to play a song you maybe haven’t heard in a while or perhaps something brand new that you’d like to hear more of. Whatever it is, send your suggestions to SHAFFEE.
5 years ago
Best TV Theme Songs of All Time
WHAT IS THE BEST TV THEME SONG EVER?
Earlier this week, Yahoo! released results of a survey asking that very question.  Their survey named Gilligan's Island as the best TV theme song in history.
5 years ago
Shaffee’s 4:20 Hit Of The Day 04/17/13
The 4:20 Hit Of The Day is a chance each weekday afternoon at 4:20 for Shaffee to dig into the GRD archives to play a song you maybe haven’t heard in a while or perhaps something brand new that you’d like to hear more of. Whatever it is, send your suggestions to SHAFFEE...
5 years ago
Local Babe Of The Week
Do you want to become the Local Babe of the Week?  Just fill out THIS FORM and you could be featured on WGRD.com!
5 years ago
Shaffee’s 4:20 Hit Of The Day 04/16/13
The 4:20 Hit Of The Day is a chance each weekday afternoon at 4:20 for Shaffee to dig into the GRD archives to play a song you maybe haven’t heard in a while or perhaps something brand new that you’d like to hear more of. Whatever it is, send your suggestions to SHAFFEE...
5 years ago
An Apology From Ozzy Osbourne
Monday afternoon, TMZ reported that Ozzy Osbourne and his wife Sharon had split after 31 years of marriage.  Hours later, Ozzy posted the following on Facebook...
5 years ago
Shaffee’s 4:20 Hit Of The Day 04/15/13
The 4:20 Hit Of The Day is a chance each weekday afternoon at 4:20 for Shaffee to dig into the GRD archives to play a song you maybe haven’t heard in a while or perhaps something brand new that you’d like to hear more of. Whatever it is, send your suggestions to SHAFFEE...
5 years ago
Shaffee’s 4:20 Hit Of The Day 04/12/13
The 4:20 Hit Of The Day is a chance each weekday afternoon at 4:20 for Shaffee to dig into the GRD archives to play a song you maybe haven’t heard in a while or perhaps something brand new that you’d like to hear more of. Whatever it is, send your suggestions to SHAFFEE...
5 years ago
Former WWE Producer Suing WWE and The Big Show [VIDEO]
Courthouse News Service is reporting that a former WWE producer is suing WWE and The Big Show (Paul Wight, Jr.) claiming that the gigantic WWE Superstar choked him and hit him in the face during a backstage interview segment for WWE's website.
5 years ago
Alice In Chains On Jimmy Kimmel Live! [VIDEO]
Alice In Chains will release their fifth studio album, The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here, on May 28th.  On Wednesday night, the band performed two songs from the album on Jimmy Kimmel Live! along with their 1990 classic "Man in the Box."
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Shaffee’s 4:20 Hit Of The Day 04/11/13
The 4:20 Hit Of The Day is a chance each weekday afternoon at 4:20 for Shaffee to dig into the GRD archives to play a song you maybe haven’t heard in a while or perhaps something brand new that you’d like to hear more of. Whatever it is, send your suggestions to SHAFFEE...
5 years ago

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