Long before winning the American Wrestling Association's World championship, Nick Bockwinkel held the Georgia Heavyweight title -- twice!
Bockwinkel, a native of Las Vegas still living in Sin City, returns to the south this August as part of the first-ever Georgia Wrestling Legends Fanfest Weekend at Atlanta's Airport Marriott Hotel.
He's the 15th featured legend thus far to commit to the August 4-7 reunion weekend, joining the previously-announced Ole Anderson, The Assassin, Mr. Wrestling II, former AWA Rookie of the Year and NWA National champion Steve O, Killer Karl Kox, "Million Dollar Man" Ted Dibiase, "Doctor D" David Schultz, "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas, Killer Tim Brooks, The Masked Superstar, Dory Funk Jr., Terry Funk, "Continental Lover" Eddie Mansfield, and "Wildfire" Tommy Rich. Each will be signing autographs and taking photos with fans over the course of the three-day, four night event.
Over the next several months, we will be announcing more guest confirmations as we receive them.
Each featured legend will be scheduled to take photos with fans at least once (sometimes more,) during the weekend. For a nominal fee, we'll take your photo, process it, and return to you a beautiful 8" x 10" photo of you and your favorite wrestling legends! There will be individual photo ops with each of the featured legends, as well as some rare, group photo ops available.
Each featured legend will also be scheduled to sign autographs for fans at least once during the weekend. Those with VIP "All Access" Passes are allowed to get two free autographs from each featured legend at our Autograph Stage.
For complete details on the Georgia Wrestling Legends Fanfest Weekend, please visit NWALegends.com
First Fanfest Vendor Guest Is A Knockout!
TNA Knockout SoCal Val
Happy to have TNA Knockout and television personality SoCal Val as the first-announced vendor guest for this summer's Georgia Wrestling Legends Fanfest Weekend in Atlanta.
SoCal Val will be a booth guest for NWALegends.com and sign autographs and take photos with fans from 2-4 p.m. Friday, August 5 and from 10 a.m.-12 Noon Saturday, August 6.
Many more vendor guests will be announced over the next several months.
Former PWI Editor Returning To Atlanta!
Bill Apter
Wrestling fans from everywhere remember Bill Apter, Editor of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and it's family of wrestling magazines, including The Wrestler and Inside Wrestling.
Georgia-area fans also remember him for the PWI Scouting Report, a segment he hosted on the Best of World Championship Wrestling, broadcast weekly on Ted Turner's WTBS Superstation.
Apter returns to the Peach State this August as part of the Georgia Wrestling Legends Fanfest Weekend, hosting "Apter's Antics!" -- a live show each day, featuring offbeat interviews, comedy, karaoke and more!
90-Year-Old Wrestling Veteran Needs Our Help!
Johnny Heidman
We'd like to encourage all of our friends to help us lift the spirits of former wrestler-turned-referee Johnny Heidman, who just celebrated his 90th birthday December 26.
He's having a tough time, having spent a couple weeks in a Charlotte hospital over the holidays, and just this week was moved to a nursing home. At the moment, he has a feeding tube and isn't being allowed anything by mouth.
A card or letter of encouragement could certainly go a long ways towards cheering him up. We're asking all of our friends that can to take a moment and send a card to Johnny Heidman, c/o White Oak Manor, 4009 Craig Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28211. Thanks very much!
Fanfest Travellers Save $$$ With Delta Airlines!
Save $$$ Flying With Delta
Delta Airlines is offering a discount to folks flying to/from Atlanta for our Georgia Wrestling Legends Fanfest Weekend!
It's not a tremendous discount, but every little bit helps, right?
To compare fares and book your flights to Atlanta, please call 1-800-328-1111 and use the Booking Code: NM6KF
The discount is good, as well, on KLM and AirFrance flights booked through Delta.
Book Your Rooms Now At Discounted Rate!
Atlanta Airport Marriott
The Atlanta Airport Marriott, the host hotel for this summer's Georgia Wrestling Legends Fanfest Weekend, is offering a discounted group rate for those that book early.
Nestled among 14 acres of picturesque grounds, this luxurious 628-room airport-area hotel represents a tranquil retreat combined with state-of-the-art amenities. Spacious rooms feature Plug In Panel (lets guests check-in then plug-in all of their electronic devices,) a 32-inch flat screen panel LCD TV, deluxe bedding and double pane soundproof windows.
Located inside the hotel, Bentley's Steakhouse features delectable cuisine and tender steaks, or delight in authentic Japanese sushi prepared at The Lobby Bar. Situated near the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the hotel provides complimentary shuttle to the airport and MARTA transportation.
The $99 discounted group rate for fanfest attendees is being offered for the dates Wednesday, August 3 through Monday, August 8 and, if available, the hotel may offer you the discounted group rate up to three days prior or three days after these dates.
Keep in mind, we have a limited number of rooms at this $99 discounted group rate, so please make your room reservations as soon as you're certain of your travel plans.
You may now make reservations online at Marriott.comor by calling 1-800-228-9290. If you book online, please use the Group/Convention Code: GWLGWLA to receive the discounted group rate. If you make your reservations by phone, make sure to tell them you want the discounted group rate for the Georgia Wrestling Legends Fanfest Weekend at the Atlanta Airport Marriott.
Make your reservations by Friday, July 22, 2011, or even sooner to guarantee you receive the $99 discounted group rate for fanfest attendees.
