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LUNCH WITH LEGENDS ANNOUNCED FOR WRESTLEFEST ’05 AT HUNTINGTON HILTON IN MELVILLE, NY ON SEPTEMBER 24. DINE WITH TERRY FUNK, JERRY “THE KING” LAWLER, MR. USA TONY ATLAS AND LIVING LEGEND LARRY ZYBYSKO.

WRESTLEFEST ’05- ALSO MEET MAGNUM T.A., DUSTIN RHODES, THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS, STEVE CORINO, AND MANY OTHERS TO BE ANNOUNCED FOR THE LARGEST WRESTLING CONVENTION EVER TO HIT LONG ISLAND.

July 18, 2005

Huntington Hilton

598 Broad Hollow Road

Melville, NY

Doors open 8AM through 5:30 PM

Contacts:

Ken Pulvidente   co-promoter    516-473-4944

                                                   [email protected]

Steve Murgalio   co-promoter    [email protected]

Evan Ginzburg   publicist          [email protected]

Website                                      www.kandswrestlefest.com

     Never before have fans had the opportunity to dine with wrestling legends of this magnitude.

     But on September 24, 2005 as part of Wrestlefest ’05 at the Huntington Hilton (lunch from 1-2PM) you can meet and eat with Terry Funk, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Mr. USA Tony Atlas and Larry Zybysko. Seating is limited to forty fans with every wrestler seated at a table with ten fans. Tickets only $55. Note: the legends lunch is a separate event not included in any other Wrestlefest ’05 package so reserve your seat now to be part of this. Call Ken at 516-473-4944 or e-mail [email protected] for reservations.

Wrestlefest ’05 — never before has such a parade of wrestling legends come to Long Island.

Superstar guests include:

Jerry “The King” Lawler- 

This former AWA champion is considered one of the all-time great wrestling stars and only Elvis was bigger in Memphis. His feud with Andy Kaufman took them to the David Letterman show and he also appeared with Jim Carrey in the Kaufman biopic Man on the Moon. Currently a WWE play by play man, his is a name that transcends professional wrestling.

Terry Funk-

Both an NWA and ECW world champion, Funk’s career has also gone beyond professional wrestling with many movie (including the powerful documentary Beyond the Mat) and TV roles and his recent autobiography. His feuds with Jack Brisco, Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair, Sabu and so many others are considered legendary. One of wrestling’s most beloved figures, he looks forward to meeting his many Long Island fans at Wrestlefest.

Magnum TA-

One of the best babyfaces ever, Magnum Terry Allen was an NWA mega star with many classic matches with title holder Ric Flair and other top 80s names. Regarded by many at the time as a future NWA world champion, his career was tragically cut short after a devastating car crash. He makes his first New York autograph appearance at Wrestlefest.

The Midnight Express-

The due that made tag teaming an art form, Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton had many classic feuds including their encounters with the Rock and Roll Express of Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson. They’ve recently reunited after many years and haven’t lost a step; Condrey and Eaton are looking forward to making a rare New York appearance at Wrestlefest.

Larry Zybysko-

A long-time AWA World Champion, he also was a top WWWF heel, challenging both Bob Backlund and Bruno Sammartino for their respective belts. Zybysko faced his mentor Bruno Sammartino at Shea Stadium in 1980, selling some 40,000 seats in a bout that is still talked about today. One of the best talkers in the business, he is still active on the indie circuit.

Dustin Rhodes-

A star in every promotion he’s ever appeared in, Rhodes probably made his biggest splash as the outrageous Goldust in the WWE. A former WWE Intercontinental champion, hardcore champion and tag champ (with Booker T), he also held gold numerous times in WCW and in regional territories. Rhodes remains a top wrestling star today.

Tony Atlas-

Tony Atlas was a former WWWF Tag team champion with Rocky Johnson and also held the NWA Georgia Tag Team title with both Mr. Wrestling II and Tommy Rich. Atlas actually pinned Hulk Hogan in 1981 in Madison Square Garden and was a professional bodybuilder and former Mr. USA prior to becoming a wrestler. This perennial favorite is still active and looks forward to meeting his many area fans at WrestleFest.

Steve Corino-

The King of Old School and former ECW Champion’s distinguished career has included his AWA World Heavyweight Title victory (defeating Takao Omori on June 11, 2005) and winning the NWA World Heavyweight Title in 2001. A man who has been known to bleed for his art, Corino remains a world traveler and crowd pleaser. Please note that Mr. Corino will not be part of the Super Ticket.

     On September 24^th from 9AM to 5 PM, 3 former world champions in NWA and ECW Champ Terry Funk and former AWA title holders Larry Zybysko and Jerry “The King” Lawler will be joined at WrestleFest by other great stars such as perennial #1 contender Magnum T.A., the colorful Dustin “Goldust” Rhodes, Tony Atlas, Steve Corino and the team that many historians consider the greatest in history, Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton — The Midnight Express.

     Over the next few weeks and months, many more names will be added to an ever growing list of historic figures. Keep logging on to www.kandswrestlefest.com for further announcements.

Ticket Information:

General admission- $15

SuperTickets- $125 until July 31 ($150 after July 31)

Only 100 SuperTickets will be sold. SuperTicket Includes:

Admission to the show

Part 1 and Part 2 of a 3-hour question and answer session

1 autographed item or photo of each star

1 Polaroid with each star

First on line for autograph session
Commemorative poster of WrestleFest ‘05

Entrance into a raffle to win a commemorative poster autographed by all the stars.

To Order Super Ticket, call Ken at 516-473-4944

Admission and Question/Answer Package- $50

Admission to the show

Part 1 and Part 2 of a 3-hour question and answer session

Commemorative poster of WrestleFest ‘05

Entrance into a raffle to win a commemorative poster autographed by all the stars. 

      Log onto the website for directions, vendor information, scheduling of events, individual autograph and Polaroid pricing, other available merchandise and further details. 

      And for those of you who have waited for a New York convention, your wait is now over. Make your plans today to be at an event of unparalled proportions on Long Island- Wrestlefest ’05.