Blk Jeez has survived being shot during an attempted carjacking in Philadelphia. NWA issued the following:
National Wrestling Alliance Star and Cancer Survivor Blk Jeez Survives Shooting, Attempted Carjacking
PHILADELPHIA – January 12, 2024 – National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) star and cancer survivor Blk Jeez, legal name Darnell Kittrell, survived an attempted carjacking on Thursday, January 11, at approximately 7 p.m. in Philadelphia. Kittrell, who was in his vehicle, was approached by four masked men. In the course of the incident, one of the assailants shot Kittrell in the hip, resulting in a non-life-threatening injury.
Kittrell, who possesses a permit to carry a gun, used his legally registered firearm to defend himself and returned fire. The suspects fled the scene, and investigators are currently reviewing surveillance footage for leads. Kittrell was taken to a local hospital and is recovering.
Scheduled to make his return to action at NWA Paranoia on Saturday January 13 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, after a courageous battle with cancer, Kittrell faced a setback due to the unfortunate incident. Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in the spring of 2023, a form of blood cancer that develops in plasma cells in the bone marrow, Kittrell’s journey has been one of resilience and determination.
In response to the incident, Kittrell expressed his gratitude for the support, stating, “I was looking forward to making my return this weekend. I would love to make the trip regardless of the soreness and pain that I’m in. However, my gut tells me to stay home with my family this weekend. I look forward to making my return at the next NWA event. Thank you to everyone for your continued support.”
NWA President William Patrick Corgan also shared his sentiments, wishing Blk Jeez a speedy recovery and expressing anticipation for his return to NWA shows. “We stand by Blk Jeez during this challenging time and wish him a swift recovery. His strength and resilience have inspired us all, and we eagerly await his return to the NWA ring. Our thoughts are with him and his family,” stated Corgan.
NWA Paranoia is scheduled for this Saturday at Revolution Live, located at 100 SW 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. The show is is set to begin at 7 p.m.. These matches will be featured on upcoming NWA Powerrr episodes as programming for the CW. Immediately following NWA Paranoia, the wrestling action continues with the late night co-promoted show NWA x CCW Via Revolution. The following day, wrestling fans can attend NWA Powerrr television taping at WEDU Studios located at 1300 North Boulevard Tampa, FL 33607.
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Blk Jeez, a National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) star and cancer survivor, recently survived a shooting and attempted carjacking in Philadelphia. The incident occurred on January 11, 2024, at around 7 p.m. Blk Jeez, whose real name is Darnell Kittrell, was in his vehicle when he was approached by four masked men. During the altercation, one of the assailants shot Kittrell in the hip, causing a non-life-threatening injury.
Fortunately, Kittrell had a permit to carry a gun and used his legally registered firearm to defend himself. He returned fire, causing the suspects to flee the scene. Currently, investigators are reviewing surveillance footage to gather leads on the assailants. Kittrell was taken to a local hospital and is now in the process of recovering from his injuries.
This unfortunate incident has caused a setback for Kittrell, who was scheduled to make his return to action at NWA Paranoia on January 13 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. After battling multiple myeloma, a form of blood cancer that develops in plasma cells in the bone marrow, Kittrell’s journey has been one of resilience and determination. He expressed his gratitude for the support he has received and stated that he looks forward to making his return at the next NWA event.
NWA President William Patrick Corgan also shared his sentiments, wishing Blk Jeez a speedy recovery and expressing anticipation for his return to NWA shows. Corgan stated that they stand by Kittrell during this challenging time and that his strength and resilience have inspired everyone in the organization.
NWA Paranoia is still scheduled to take place on January 13 at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The event will feature several matches that will be aired on upcoming episodes of NWA Powerrr on the CW network. Following NWA Paranoia, there will be a co-promoted show called NWA x CCW Via Revolution. The next day, wrestling fans can attend the NWA Powerrr television taping at WEDU Studios in Tampa, FL.
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Overall, Blk Jeez’s survival of the shooting and attempted carjacking is a testament to his courage and determination. Despite facing adversity in the form of cancer and now this incident, he remains resilient and determined to continue his wrestling career. The support from the NWA community and fans will undoubtedly help him in his recovery and return to the ring.