Prior to appearing at WrestleMania 40 (Night One), Jason Kelce trained at the CZW dojo in Philadelphia, PA. As you all know by now, Kelce got involved in the Rey Mysterio & Andrade vs. Dominik Mysterio and Santos Escobar match WrestleMania 40.
CZW issued the following press release to announce the news:
CZW was honored to have a special guest, Philadelphia’s own Jason Kelce at its wrestling school to train on Thursday, April 4th prior to his appearance at WrestleMania XL.
“Jason was an absolute pleasure to work with,” says CZW owner David Markland. “He was up for anything, and opened the door to return in the future”
“We would like to thank Philadelphia icon, JASON KELCE for getting in the ring and training at the CZW dojo prior to his appearance at WrestleMania XL!
It was an absolute pleasure to have him at CZW and we look forward to seeing him again soon!”
We would like to thank Philadelphia icon, JASON KELCE for getting in the ring and training at the CZW dojo prior to his appearance at WrestleMania XL!
It was an absolute pleasure to have him at CZW and we look forward to seeing him again soon! pic.twitter.com/r7tw9upmra
— CZW: Combat Zone Wrestling (@combatzone) April 10, 2024
The AppleTV+ docuseries on Danny Cage’s Monster Factory has been nominated for a Sports Emmy. It was announced on Wednesday that the Vox Media Studios production is nominated in the Outstanding Documentary Series – Serialized category.
The show is up against Paramount+’s Football Must Go On, HBO & Max’s Hard Knocks, and Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive to Survive and Quarterback.
And finally, New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Windy City Riot event will feature a fan fest in Chicago, IL.
NJPW issued the following press release to announce the news:
UPDATE Windy City Riot Fan Fest April 11!
Public press conference, meet and greet night before Windy City Riot
Friday April 12, the biggest event for NJPW outside Japan this decade will see us in Chicago for Windy City Riot. Before this huge card at the Wintrust Arena live on NJPW World PPV, a special fan fest is now also official!
Taking place on Thursday April 11 in the Comfort Inn Convention Center at Chicago’s O’Haire Airport, the festivities start with a special press conference, to be broadcast live on NJPW’s official English YouTube page from 6PM, with Jon Moxley and Tetsuya Naito confirmed to be giving their final thoughts ahead of Friday’s main event.
Following the press conference, a fan meet and greet will allow fans to get up close and personal with a selection of the big stars from NJPW and STARDOM, starting at 7PM! Say hello and get warmed up for the big night Friday!
Windy City Riot Public Press Conference
* Venue:
Comfort Inn Convention Center Chicago O’HARE Airport
2175 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
847-635-1300
IWGP World Heavyweight Championship Press Conference
Jon Moxley, Tetsuya Naito in attendance
Start: 6PM
Entry: Free
Broadcast: NJPW EN YouTube
Meet and Greet
Participating wrestlers: Shota Umino, Tomohiro Ishii, Minoru Suzuki, AZM, Mina Shirakawa
Price: Umino, Ishii, Suzuki $40, AZM, Shirakawa $50
Price includes one photo and signed portrait. No personal items please.
Jason Kelce, the Philadelphia Eagles’ star center, made a surprising appearance at WrestleMania 40 (Night One) alongside Rey Mysterio and Andrade. However, what many people may not know is that Kelce actually trained at the CZW (Combat Zone Wrestling) dojo in Philadelphia prior to his WrestleMania debut.
CZW recently issued a press release expressing their gratitude for having Kelce at their wrestling school. The owner of CZW, David Markland, praised Kelce for his dedication and willingness to try anything during his training. Markland also mentioned that Kelce is welcome to return to CZW in the future, indicating a potential interest in pursuing a career in professional wrestling.
The news of Kelce’s training at CZW has garnered attention from wrestling fans and media outlets alike. It is not every day that a professional athlete of Kelce’s caliber takes an interest in the world of wrestling. His appearance at WrestleMania 40 has only fueled speculation about his potential future in the industry.
In other wrestling news, the AppleTV+ docuseries on Danny Cage’s Monster Factory has been nominated for a Sports Emmy in the Outstanding Documentary Series – Serialized category. The Vox Media Studios production is up against tough competition, including Paramount+’s Football Must Go On, HBO & Max’s Hard Knocks, and Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive to Survive and Quarterback. This nomination highlights the growing popularity and recognition of wrestling-related content in mainstream media.
Additionally, New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) has announced a fan fest as part of their Windy City Riot event in Chicago, IL. The fan fest will take place on April 11, the day before the main event, and will feature a public press conference followed by a meet and greet with NJPW and STARDOM stars. Fans will have the opportunity to interact with their favorite wrestlers and get a taste of the excitement leading up to the big event.
The Windy City Riot event itself is set to be one of the biggest NJPW shows outside of Japan in recent years. With stars like Jon Moxley and Tetsuya Naito confirmed to attend the press conference and give their final thoughts before the main event, anticipation is high among wrestling fans.
Overall, these recent developments in the world of professional wrestling have created a buzz among fans. From Jason Kelce’s unexpected training at CZW to the recognition of wrestling-related content in prestigious awards shows, and the upcoming fan fest at NJPW’s Windy City Riot event, there is no shortage of excitement and surprises in the wrestling industry.