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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Shaffee’s 4:20 Hit Of The Day 07/17/13 – Brought To You By Gentlemen’s Club
The 4:20 Hit Of The Day is an opportunity each weekday afternoon at 4:20 to dig into the GRD archives and play a song you maybe haven’t heard on GRD in a while, or a song you’ve never heard on GRD before, or a brand new song you want to hear more of...
Who Will Win Shaffee’s Rock Trivia? Steve The Web Guy Or Jackie Green?
It's time for the biggest rock trivia event in the history of WGRD, Grand Rapids, and we are pretty sure the entire world (needs citation). This afternoon we will find out who knows more about rock, Steve the Web Guy or Jackie Green. Tune in at 5:00 to listen to the contest live! But before you listen to both of them make asses of themselves, be sure to vote for who will win in our poll.
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Shaffee’s 4:20 Hit Of The Day 07/16/13 – Brought To You By Angels Gentleman’s Club
The 4:20 Hit Of The Day is an opportunity each weekday afternoon at 4:20 to dig into the GRD archives and play a song you maybe haven’t heard on GRD in a while, or a song you’ve never heard on GRD before, or a brand new song you want to hear more of...
Metallica Live From Detroit [VIDEO]
Metallica have released a video of their performance of "Harvester of Sorrow" from the Orion Music + More festival which took place on Belle Isle in Detroit last month.
Sevendust To Make ‘Gathering Of The Juggalos’ Debut [VIDEO]
Sevendust is scheduled to make their Gathering of the Juggalos debut on the main stage of Insane Clown Posse's 14th annual event taking place August 7th thru the 11th in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois.
Shaffee’s 4:20 Hit Of The Day 07/15/13 — Brought To You By Angels Gentleman’s Club
The 4:20 Hit Of The Day is an opportunity each weekday afternoon at 4:20 to dig into the GRD archives and play a song you maybe haven’t heard on GRD in a while, or a song you’ve never heard on GRD before, or a brand new song you want to hear more of. Send your suggestions to SHAFFEE.
Shaffee’s 4:20 Hit Of The Day 07/12/13 — Brought To You By Angels Gentleman’s Club
The 4:20 Hit Of The Day is an opportunity each weekday afternoon at 4:20 to dig into the GRD archives and play a song you maybe haven’t heard on GRD in a while, or a song you’ve never heard on GRD before, or a brand new song you want to hear more of...
Assassination Attempt In Thailand Captured On Video
The following video shows an unknown man attempting to murder a government official in Thailand.
Apply Here To Spend The Rest Of Your Life On Mars
The Mars One Foundation is aiming to establish a permanent human settlement on Mars in 2023 and is currently accepting applications from those interested in being among the first people to visit the planet.
Shaffee’s 4:20 Hit Of The Day 07/11/13 [NEW PEARL JAM] — Brought To You By Angels Gentleman’s Club
The 4:20 Hit Of The Day is an opportunity each weekday afternoon at 4:20 to dig into the GRD archives and play a song you maybe haven’t heard on GRD in a while, or a song you’ve never heard on GRD before, or a brand new song you want to hear more of...
GQ Ranks The Worst Rappers Ever, Shaffee Disagrees
GQ's Rob Tannenbaum recently posted his list of the 25 worst rappers of all time.
Shaffee’s 4:20 Hit Of The Day 07/10/13
The 4:20 Hit Of The Day is an opportunity each weekday afternoon at 4:20 to dig into the GRD archives and play a song you maybe haven’t heard on GRD in a while, or a song you’ve never heard on GRD before, or a brand new song you want to hear more of...