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GLOW EPISODE NAMED BEST OF THE YEAR, BISCHOFF HEADING TO ROCHESTER THIS WEEKEND, MARTY SCURLL IN NYC, NEW BOOK ON WOMEN'S WRESTLING & MORE

By Mike Johnson on 2018-12-13 12:04:00

Entertainment Weekly has named the fourth episode of Netflix's GLOW season two as the best TV episode of 2018.  The episode focuses strongly on former WWE and Impact Wrestling star Kia Stevens (Awesome Kong) as her character as Tamme Dawson aka The Welfare Queen goes to visit her son in college, where he learns about her decision to become a pro wrestler.  Stevens delivers an amazing performance in the episode.

Eric Bischoff and Conrad Thompson's 83 Weeks podcast will be holding a live events this Saturday in Rochester, NY.  Bischoff released the following video in support of the event:

ROH star Marty Scurll has a signing tonight at the Wrestling Universe In Queens, NY.

Sterling Publishing will be releasing An Encyclopedia of Women's Wrestling: 100 Profiles of the Strongest in the Sport by LaToya Ferguson on 5/7/19.  Promotional material for the book notes: "A comprehensive and fascinating illustrated look at women’s professional wrestling, including 100 profiles of superstars from around the world.   Women’s pro wrestling has existed in the USA since the 1930s, and this colorful encyclopedia references the fashion, fun, and drama of the sport through the years and around the world. Focusing on 100 competitors—from current faves Sasha Banks and Charlotte Flair, to Germany's Jazzy Gabert, Japan’s Io Shirai, and Canada's LuFisto, to legends like The Fabulous Moolah, Sable, Ivory, and Lita—it includes relevant stats and each one’s compelling story. Written by noted authority LaToya Ferguson, this engaging history is great for anyone interested in powerful women, fantastic costumes, and pro wrestling itself."

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