KAYFABE COMMENTARIES “GABE SAPOLSKY’S NEXT EVOLUTION” SERIES
- 07/25/2016 (7:22:55 pm)
- Bob Mulrenin
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July
25, 2016
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SAPOLSKY SITS WITH
OUTWARD-BOUND GARGANO IN CAREER RETROSPECTIVE
This week saw the announcement by NXT superstar and WWE Cruiserweight
Classic competitor Johnny Gargano that he was departing the indies for a more
full-time role on WWE's NXT programming. It's no surprise that his long-time
booker Gabe Sapolsky should be mentioned frequently in such media coverage,
given his significant role in Gargano's career. Now, rather fittingly, Gabe can
sit with Gargano and give the wrestling world a nearly two-and-a-half hour
retrospective of their time together, complete with significant match footage.
Comically enough, it even features their first email exchange to each other,
dramatic reading and all.
Today marks the premiere edition of the new shoot series "Gabe
Sapolsky's Next Evolution," produced by Kayfabe Commentaries
(www.shootinterviews.com). In each edition, Gabe sits with talent on the cusp of
mainstream superstardom as they walk down memory lane, discussing the poignant
matches and career decisions they made together. There is often as much hilarity
as there is tribute. Kayfabe Commentaries president Sean Oliver says the series
is the perfect mix of retrospective show and shoot interview.
"Gabe really nailed the mix," Oliver says of Sapolsky's hosting
abilities. "The behind the scenes stories are so great and no one has more
intimate knowledge about the careers of the talent we will be spotlighting on
the show than Gabe. Plus, with all the matches shows in their entirety it allows
the talent and Gabe to really dig deep into the evolution of both the talent's
workrate and overall development. These shows will be the perfect send-off for
the world's most talented wrestlers."
The series premiere spotlights
NXT superstar Johnny Gargano, and features matches against Ricochet, Yamato,
Cima, Rich Swann, and The DGUSA Fray match. Gabe and Johnny pore over all the
details as the matches play for viewers. "This was a really important
episode for me because Johnny has played such a critical part in my career over
the last seven years," Sapolsky began. "This interview gave us the opportunity
to reflect on some of the most pivotal matches that paved the way for everything
that is happening with us and WWE now. Johnny and I held nothing back in giving
the behind-the-scenes details and never-before-told stories that got us to where
we are today."
Sapolsky also
highlighted the special nature of the series, given his recent working
arrangement with WWE. "I'm really excited for the start
of the Next Evolution series," Sapolsky says. "Each of these interviews were
done with people that are very important to the history of the various
promotions I've worked for. We are giving you the inside scoop on the benchmark
matches that defined their careers. The world will see these guys on bigger
stages, and these are the matches that helped them get there. Now you will know
the real backstory told in an unprecedented way."
Johnny Gargano was similarly
proud of the endeavor. In a statement today Gargano says, "As my independent career is
coming to a close, being able to sit down and watch these matches back with Gabe
was a fun, unique experience. These are the matches and moments that made me the
man I am today and I'm excited to share them with fans."
The debut episode is now
available on both DVD and instant OnDemand from Kayfabe Commentaries at www.shootinterviews.com.
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