That's truly fantastic.
Have you seen a list of degrees offered at some of your top universities across the country?Wait a second, you’re telling me that my tax dollars are being used to train people how to fake wrestle?
Thanks for taking the time to explain.You aren't the only one with that question. I have some friends and family that almost surely feel the same way. Even though it won't interest everyone, here is a bit of an answer as to the details:
We bought the majority ownership at a very reasonable price during a time that the company was struggling. Covid played a part, but the bigger issue was that the interest and knowledge of the product had fallen dramatically and it needed a shot in the arm. I was of the belief that with Craig Greenberg's business acumen and connections in the Louisville business community and my marketing/statewide platform, we could make it grow. It was relatively low risk investment and in a field that I have been a huge fan of all my life.
The play is threefold:
1. Most importantly, I think there is a market for a statewide wrestling product that focuses on Kentucky and travels around the state to create events in towns all over. The idea is to create a Friday night that is kind of like what KSR is...a platform for people of all ages to come together and have fun. Friday at Country Boy in Georgetown was the PERFECT example of our goals. We had about 400 people, all ages, with folks drinking beer and families with their kids. Everyone there seemed to have a blast and I feel like that is replicable everywhere.
2. Along with OVW, we have a Wrestling Academy trade school licensed by the state. This is the only school in America with such accreditation and within a year, we will be eligible for federal student loans for our trainees. I don't see any reason why, with Al Snow as the head trainer. we can't be the top place to learn to wrestle in America for newcomers. There are only a handful of wrestling schools in American with any kind of credibility and this is one of them. Run it like an actual business (which the others are not) and you can have great success and be the top spot to learn to wrestle.
3. The longer term hope (and a bit more of a gamble) is to make this the top Developmental territory in America for wrestlers...the minors for the top stars. This is what OVW was in its heyday when Cena, Lesnar, Batista, Orton, The Miz, etc all trained here. Back then they had an official connection with WWE and my hope is that we can establish a similar one with them or AEW in the near future. But even if we don't, because we have a weekly live TV deal (which no other minor league promotion does) gives us advantages that I think we can exploit to draw great talent here. And with tv networks and streaming services DESPERATE for content, my hope is that we get the product to a place where a national provider takes the show outside Kentucky.
Thats the long of it. The short of it is this...I am the kind of person who likes to build things. We built KSR the site and it has had great success. We have the radio show which is awesome to do, but really can't grow anymore and is now just about sustaining. We built a sports bar that I am proud of but since I don't really cook or manage food, my role is basically as a marketer. This is something new to build. My guess is I will keep wanting to try and create new things forever. It is just how I am wired.
I hope all you guys will someday visit. Huber was there at Georgetown and I read he had a blast. Having these local celebrities has gotten a lot of new eyes on the product and we are in development for a reality show (think like the "Last Chance U" of pro wrestling) which will be in production this fall. It is a blast and I am really glad I got into it.
At least they are learning a viable trade as opposed to, for example, "Doctor" Kolb.Wait a second, you’re telling me that my tax dollars are being used to train people how to fake wrestle?
Oh I'm sure Bullitt County is on their radar, krazy. Don't you worry.
I always felt teams don’t go off the backboard as much as they should.
I tried to book the Bullitt East gym for our first road show but they had Covid restrictions. As soon as they go away, you better believe we will be there.Oh I'm sure Bullitt County is on their radar, krazy. Don't you worry.
Not surprisingly, Richie Farmer was in heaven and I think if I am not careful, he is going to try and get in the ring for real
What about Kash?I tried to book the Bullitt East gym for our first road show but they had Covid restrictions. As soon as they go away, you better believe we will be there.
We do teach people how to run production as well as wrestle....I didn't realize until I got into this that, at all but the top levels, the wrestlers also have to set up the ring, take it down, etc. These men (and women) really love this stuff and It is very cool to see all of them pursuing their passion.
I have never seen Vince Marrow more nervous than he was last Thursday night backstage waiting to go out to the ring. Dude was really worried about the whole thing. But he crushed it. Not surprisingly, Richie Farmer was in heaven and I think if I am not careful, he is going to try and get in the ring for real
What’s wrong with Picadome?You play Picadome.
Ha.
What about Kash?
I wouldn't have expected anything less.-yellow is my favorite starburst, **** you strokin. Followed by strawberry. Orange is fine. Cherry is last.