There is an absolutely great story by Jason Clevett of Slam! Wrestling discussing the WWE run and beyond of the former Viktor of The Ascension. The first part is already up at this link with additional parts coming Wednesday and Friday.
A number of Alamo Drafthouse locations will be screening the legendary Roddy Piper film They Live in May.
Bill Eadie and Barry Darsow are the latest names set for this July's The Gathering II in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Demolition members will sign and do photo-ops and will also be among the honorees at a banquet dinner that weekend. Previously announced are Dr. Tom Prichard, Ken Resnick, former NWA World Champion Barry Windham, Rick Steiner, Tony Atlas, Kevin Von Erich, Eric Embry, Shaun Simpson (his first convention appearance), a reunion of Original Midnight Express members Norvell Austin (his first ever convention) and Dennis Condrey, John "Bezerker" Nord, Mike Rotunda, The Fabulous Ones and more. Vendor guests announced are Jimmy Valiant, Kevin Sullivan, Andy Anderson and Greg Valentine. For details, visit www.tmartpromotions.com. The first incarnation of the convention a few years ago was nothing short of excellent.
The ECWA will hold the 25th annual Super 8 tournament on 5/1 in Morganville, NJ. The tournament will stream live at www.IndependentWrestling.TV and feature the following competitors:
*Ricky Morton
*2020 Super 8 winner A Very Good Professional Wrestler
*Matt Makowski
*Alex Anthony
*ECWA Legacy Champion Killian McMurphy
*Timmy Lou Retton
*Bam Sullivan
*Mike Law
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