Jim Varsallone
The Miami Herald
Lakeland, FL, United States
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Talking AEW wrestling with Dustin Rhodes and AEW business with Nik Sobic
Dustin Rhodes teams with his brother Cody to face the Young Bucks (brothers Nick and Matt Jackson) at AEW’s Fight for the Fallen on Saturday at Daily’s Place Amphitheater in Jacksonville. Proceeds will be donated to victims of gun violence. → Read More
Kayla Harrison talks ATT, PFL, Olympics, Rousey, WWE, Impractical Jokers, Fearless Foundation
History-making, two-time Olympic judo gold medalist Kayla Harrison must defeat Morgan Frier on July 11 on ESPN2 and ESPN+ to reach the quarterfinals of the MMA Professional Fighters League. She is training MMA at American Top Team in South Florida. → Read More
FSCW, a staple of Florida Supercon, attracts big crowds with fun cosplay wrestling
Fantasy Super Cosplay Wrestling returns to Florida Supercon from July 4-7 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. FSCW -- which features trained pro wrestlers wrestling in cospaly --- is a top attraction of Florida Supercon, and the crowds prove it. → Read More
Kevin Kelly, the American voice of NJPW, talks NJPW, AXS, AEW, ROH, WWE, and FSU
Highly acclaimed broadcaster Kevin Kelly, the American voice of New Japan Pro Wrestling, will be calling the action when NJPW moves to Saturday nights on AXS TV. It begins with a G1 CLIMAX Tournament special on July 6 from Dallas. → Read More
WWE alum Alberto Del Rio offers health insurance, wrestling training with new wrestling group
WWE alum Alberto Del Rio is teaming with Chavo Guerrero Jr. to form a new wrestling promotion based in Mexico titled Nacion Lucha Libre. → Read More
Actor Nick Frost talks Florida Supercon, Fighting With My Family, The Rock, FSCW, Miami, soccer
Nick Frost, who portrayed Ricky Knight, the dad of WWE’s Paige in the movie “Fighting With My Family,” will be a celebrity guest at Florida Supercon from July 4-7 at Miami Beach Convention Center. Young Bucks, Mick Foley, Jerry Lawler, FSCW, too. → Read More
Stanley C. Panther wins again; NFL awards Turnover Chain to Sebastian the Ibis at Mascot Games
After his stellar defensive efforts at the Mascot Games, Sebastian the Ibis now wears a Turnover Chain, earning it courtesy of the NFL. Not to be outdone, Stanley C. Panther was a member of one of the championship teams. → Read More
The present and future of women’s wrestling in good brands with Tessa Blanchard
Tessa Blanchard is a third-generation pro wrestler, who is making her own mark in a big way, and she’s only 23. Blanchard, a former Impact Wrestling Knockouts champ, is the WOW Women of Wrestling champion. She can bee seen on AXS TV and Pursuit Channel. → Read More
WWE alum Al Snow helping wrestlers with life after wrestling via wrestling’s first trade school
An ECW and WWE alum, Al Snow is helping train wrestlers for life after wrestling with pro wrestling’s first trade school. The Al Snow Wrestling Academy is part of OVW in Louisville. Certified by the state, learn pro wrestling, finance, TV production and more. → Read More
Plenty of pro wrestling shows in June in South Florida
Pro wrestling action in June in South Florida features newcomers, up and comers, established talent, alums from top companies, legends and more. Check out Full Throttle Pro, CCW, BluePrint Pro, Ronin Pro and Gangrel’s Wrestling Asylum. → Read More
Former Olympian Bob Roop talks CWF Legends Fanfest, Bob Orton Jr., Saddam Hussein and more
Bob Roop is one of the top U.S. amateur wrestlers to crossover successfully into the pro ranks. From Michigan, he wrestled in the 1968 Olympics for Team USA and then began his professional journey, starting with Championship Wrestling from Florida. → Read More
Interview with American Top Team fighter Pedro Munhoz, who is gearing up for UFC 238
American Top Team’s Pedro Munhoz (18-3) fights Aljamain Sterling (17-3) in a bantamweight battle during UFC 238 on Saturday from Chicago’s United Center. The card is available via ESPN, ESPN+ and UFC Fight Pass. → Read More
Paul Triple H Levesque discusses historic WWE NXT TakeOver: XXV event and more
WWE Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative Paul Triple H Levesque conducted a media conference call to discuss NXT TakeOver: XXV, which is Saturday on WWE Network. He also talked Tyler Breeze, Matt Riddle, Tag Titles, AEW, NXT UK and more. → Read More
WWE NXT returns to Miami with King of Bros Matt Riddle helping lead the way, Bro
WWE’s NXT returns to Miami for a special show on Friday at The Fieldhouse of the Watsco Center at the University of Miami in Coral Gables. NXT Superstar Matt Riddle discusses the show, Ratthew Middle, Monster Factory, skateboarding, bro and more. → Read More
Combate Americas CEO talks historic women’s MMA show, Ronda Rousey, Sexy Star and more
Combate Americas, led by CEO Campbell McLaren, celebrated success with its historic “Cricket Wireless Presents Combate Americas: Reinas” show – the first all-women’s MMA card broadcast live on network television. McLaren is also co-founder of UFC. → Read More
WWE alum Chris Jericho discusses AEW, Talk is Jericho and yard sale (I mean estate sale)
AEW talent and WWE alum Chris Jericho hosts a very popular and highly successful Talk is Jericho podcast on the Westwood One Podcast Network. He discusses his unique podcast, a conversation with all types of guests. He also talks AEW and his estate sale. → Read More
Interview with WWE alum D-Lo Brown, who will wrestle at Gangrel’s Wrestling Asylum show
WWE alum D-Lo Brown of The Nation of Domination returns to South Florida for Gangrel’s Wrestling Asylum’s All Bets Are Off show on Saturday at Stage 954 inside The Casino at Dania Beach. Al Snow, Headbanger Thrasher, Bushwacker Luke are also on the card. → Read More
UFC fighter Jorge Masvidal of Miami speaks to kids at a South Florida middle school
During UFC Fight Week in South Florida, Miami’s Jorge Masvidal spoke to about 50 kids at an after school program at Bair Middle School in Sunrise. Masvidal, the No. 4-ranked UFC welterweight, was invited by After-School All-Stars South Florida. → Read More
UFC Media Day interviews with top fighters, plus fan experience info for BB&T Center show
UFC Fight Night on ESPN is Saturday, April 27 at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, near Fort Lauderdale. The headliner is Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza vs. Jack “The Joker” Hermansson. The event also includes weigh-ins and a fan experience which are free to the public. → Read More
American Top Team fighters eager to compete on UFC Fight Night in Sunrise
UFC Fight Night on ESPN is Saturday live on ESPN from the BB&T Center near Fort Lauderdale. The MMA card includes American Top Team’s Andrei Arlovski and Greg Hardy, and each is interviewed about their journeys. → Read More