Author: Evan Ginzburg

It’s not every day that an indie promotion does the right thing by not only presenting the stars of the future but also by honoring the past. New Evolution Wrestling did just that at the Queens Elks Lodge on June 22nd as they paid tribute to both “The Professor of Old School,” the late JL Chico, and former WWWF Champion Pedro Morales. New Evolution Wrestling Pays Tribute to Pedro Morales & JL Chico. For those who may not know Jose “JL” Chico, he was a beloved NY based wrestler who worked with so many in our area. Promoter Robert Saint…

On Saturday, June 29th, I was at yet another NYC indie- as I’ve spent so many of my weekends the past several decades. Summoned backstage for a brief chat with Co-Owner/Executive Producer at Imperial World Wrestling, Imanii Labels debuts, I cited my concerns. With wrestling exploding in 2019, there were a ton of live shows in the very same area that night plus AEW and Evolve were streaming major shows for free. Throw a torrential downpour into the mix and I was sincerely worried for my friends Imanii and Tom “Special T” Frazier here who had put their heart, soul…

Evan discusses his rather active WrestleMania week promoting 350 Days other encounters along the way.

On July 12th of 2018, the “350 Days” documentary update played in nearly 400 theaters nationwide in a one-nighter. Critically acclaimed, it’s now gotten a distribution deal. And it is available April 2nd on a variety of platforms. All the details in the press release below. Also, note that if you’d care to support our truly independent film, our store just opened tonight and “350 Days” T-Shirts, caps, and posters are now available at www.350daysthemovie.com. Hollywood, Calif. — Feb. 27, 2019 — In “350 Days,” pro wrestling legends Bret Hart, Superstar Billy Graham and dozens more peel back the curtain.…

In “real life”- as wrestling people are oft to say- the massive King Kong Bundy was an eclectic mix of highly intelligent, blunt, gruff, lovable, supportive, businesslike, and at times grumpy. And he sure wasn’t scared to speak his mind. “Ginzburg!” he’d bellow upon seeing me at a wrestling convention or indy show, instantly continuing some political debate we’d had online. You see, he’d “give me crap,” a sly grin etched on his face. For Bundy didn’t always agree with my liberal leanings. And in an odd way, it was empowering for me to stand my ground and debate somehow…

Teddy Hart Steals the Show on ICW New York Card Featuring Scott Steiner, Nick Gage. Promoter Jac Sabboth’s ICW (Impact Championship Wrestling) started in 2001 in NYC. While leaning towards wild brawling and ECW inspired hardcore antics (tables are an endangered species on his shows), he also has always had an eye for great wrestling talent and has utilized such great technicians as Eddie Guerrero, Samoa Joe, Amazing Red, Low Ki and many more. On 11/30/01 his main-event of Eddie Guerrero vs. Low Ki garnered worldwide attention and while the promotion has had a history of starting and stopping, it’s…

(originally written by the late Dale Pierce and edited by Evan Ginzburg) Dale Pierce was a noted wrestling manager (The Time Traveler), wrestler (Marcial Bovee), licensed teacher, and prolific author of eclectic books on bullfighting, wrestling history, Western outlaws and various other subjects that struck his fancy. He tragically passed away last week after a long battle with Cancer. I published him in my Wrestling-Then & Now newsletter for some twenty years. I would love to see his work live on for those interested in the more obscure territories and wrestlers who are rarely brought up decades later in Ohio…

People look at this greying, middle-aged old school guy, read my tongue-in-cheek “reviews” of WWE TV. “That was 3 hours of my life I’ll never get back”.  Assume I’m one of those haters who do the “There’s been NO good wrestling since the 80’s” spiels. Nothing could be further from the truth. This is the new wrestling golden age. You see, the exact opposite is probably the case. This is a new golden age in professional wrestling. And I’m not talking just “dollars and cents,”. But rather the all-time great Art that is being created in-ring almost daily. You see…

‘350 Days,’ Starring Pro Legends Bret Hart and ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham, in U.S. Cinemas July 12 Only Biopic Featuring Three Dozen-Plus Legendary Athletes and Post-Screening Q&A Comes to Movie Theaters Nationwide. Fans are asked to Get in the Ring With A Wrestling Documentary with 350 Days. DENVER – May 21, 2018 – Pro wrestling fans have a “must-see” one-night event coming this summer as “350 Days” hits movie theaters nationwide this July 12. Starring former world champions Bret Hart and “Superstar” Billy Graham, the documentary provides a behind-the-scenes look at the grueling life they led on the road and the…

It’s finally here! the 350 DAYS documentary and learn how life was on the road for some of your favorite childhood heroes. Starring Bret Hart, SuperStar Billy Graham and three dozen plus legendary wrestlers. Featuring an exclusive intro and Q&A with JJ Dillon by Evan Ginzburg (Associate Producer of 350 Days and The Wrestler). IN SELECT MOVIE THEATERS NATIONWIDE – THURSDAY, JULY 12 ONLY. This film chronicles the journey of those involved and their time in the business. What does it entail and what ultimately became of their lives. Please post/like/share/spread the word. Visit 350daysthemovie.com for more info. 350 Days…