BAUTISTA FILM FRANCHISE GETTING NEW INSTALLMENT, FLAIR ENERGY DRINK, SHELDON GOLDBERG NOVEL RELEASE & MORE

Director Rian Johnson announced he is in development of Knives Out 3.  The second film in the franchise featured Dave Bautista.

The Post and Courier featured an excellent piece on the late Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissey.  Thanks to Rick Bagnall for sending it along.

 

Legendary NECW promoter and historian Sheldon Goldberg has released his first novel, The Last Fall on Amazon for Kindle users. The paperback will be available on 10/25.  There will be a special Book Launch Party to be announced soon for Boston, where Goldberg will be personally autographing books and more.  You can order the book at https://a.co/d/1VbtWeq.

Canadian Wrestling's Elite featured a number of appearances from former WWF Intercontinental Champion Jacques Rougeau over the weekend.

The following press release was issued:

Wooooo! Energy Now Proud Partner of Columbus Blue Jackets, NHL Franchise

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 12, 2023  -- Wooooo! Energy, co-founded by 16-time professional wrestling champion and two-time Hall of Famer Ric Flair, announces today its newest partnership as a proud partner of the Columbus Blue Jackets, the first partnership between "Wooooo! Energy" and an NHL franchise.

"I've always had energy, I've always believed in playing to win, and celebrating those wins, big or small, and now Columbus Blue Jackets fans can do it too with Wooooo! Energy, Wooooo!" exclaimed Ric Flair.

Over the decades, Ric Flair's iconic "Wooooo!" catchphrase transcended the wrestling ring. It is a universal signal of success, celebration, and triumph. The Columbus Blue Jackets, who play at the state-of-the-art Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus, shared their excitement for the new partnership.

"Wooooo! isn't merely Ric Flair's renowned catchphrase—it's a cultural phenomenon. It's not just about wrestling anymore. Today, it resonates as a universal badge of celebration," shared Chad Bronstein, President and Chairman of Carma HoldCo, the holding company behind Wooooo! Energy and other iconic brands.

"With Wooooo! We're infusing Ric's vibrant energy into the heart of the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Nationwide Arena."

"We're thrilled to welcome Wooooo! Energy into the Blue Jackets family. This partnership promises to bring unparalleled energy and enthusiasm to our games, matching our team's and fans' spirit," said Ryan Shirk, VP of Corporate Partnerships for the Columbus Blue Jackets.

About Wooooo! Energy

Clean energy without the jitters. That's Wooooo! Energy, inspired by Ric Flair's iconic catchphrase. Indulge in delicious Wooooo! Flavors like Dragon Fruit, Lemon, and Strawberry Banana. Learn more at woooooenergy.com and follow the Wooooo! on Instagram at @woooooenergy.

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