Alberto El Patron Advertised For GFW Show, Bruce Prichard On Alberto - LAX, Gail Kim Talks Retiring
- GFW posted the video above today of Bruce Prichard discussing the feud between Alberto El Patron and LAX. Prichard said that he didn't think that anyone anticipated the championship "getting involved in some kind of a gang war," but that it's become even more than that, as it's also a blood war between family and friends.
- As seen on Impact Wrestling last night, Gail Kim revealed that she will be retiring from pro wrestling at the end of the year. She commented on retiring on Instagram today, writing:
"I've had 17 AMAZING years in pro wrestling and unfortunately it's something that can't last forever. I'm grateful for all the ups and downs because it made me who I am today. All I ever wanted was to be the best "wrestler"
And the business has given me so much more. More gifts than I ever could hope for. I always said that I would retire when I couldn't give all of me ALL of the time. That day and decision has come with some difficulty and peace at the same time but for the remainder of 2017, you better believe you will get ALL of me! I intend to #MakeMyMark and #GoOutOnTop !!!! Thanks for all the support and love after last night's announcement. It isn't over yet! "
- Despite being indefinitely suspended by GFW following his domestic dispute with fiancee Paige this past Sunday, Alberto El Patron is featured in updated advertising for the upcoming GFW live event in Bridgeport, CT. We were sent the press release below on Thursday regarding the show:
IMPACT WRESTLING comes to The Ballpark at Harbor Yard August 6
The superstars of IMPACT WRESTLING ? featuring Bobby Lashley, "The Pride of Mexico" Alberto El Patron and EC3, among others ? are taking their show on the road to Bridgeport, CT on Sunday, August 6, marking one of the first-ever live events for the new-look IMPACT WRESTLING.
The wrestling action will be held at the The Ballpark at Harbor Yard, home of the Bridgeport Bluefish baseball club, starting at 4:00 p.m. ET, with the doors opening to the general public at 3:00 p.m. ET.
"A loaded lineup of IMPACT WRESTLING stars will be in Bridgeport. Anything can and will happen once the action starts, in and out of the ring. The city of Bridgeport, Fairfield County and the state of Connecticut have great wrestling tradition, we are excited in our 15th anniversary to be there this Summer as part of the Bridgeport Bl'efish's 20th anniversary season," said Jeff Jarrett, Chief Creative Officer for IMPACT WRESTLING.
The lineup of IMPACT WRESTLING superstars tentatively scheduled to appear in Bridgeport for this special summer show for families, friends and fans will also include "Cowboy" James Storm, Eli Drake, the Latin American Exchange (L.A.X.) and many more.
Tickets for the IMPACT WRESTLING show in Bridgeport, CT are available by visiting the link below, calling 203-210-BLUE, or by visiting The Ballpark at Harbor Yard Box Office.
All fans in attendance will receive a commemorative trading card set of five IMPACT WRESTLING stars. Plus, there will be a pre-show VIP Meet & Greet for select ticket holders.
Level 1 tickets, for instance, are the first two rows of ringside field seats ($65), which include admission to the pre-show Meet & Greet, starting at 2:00 p.m. ET, with at least eight IMPACT WRESTLING superstars attending. Level 2 tickets, in rows three and four of ringside field seats ($55), also include admission to the afternoon Meet & Greet. Tickets to the IMPACT WRESTLING show start at $20.
"We are thrilled to bring this exciting show to the ballpark in August," said Bluefish General Manager Paul Herrmann. "We love being able to offer our city more than just baseball during the gorgeous summer months. There is a strong wrestling fanbase in Southern Connecticut, and we're happy to invite fans of all kinds to enjoy our perfect outdoor venue."
The Ballpark at Harbor Yard is easily accessible off Interstate-95 and within walking distance of both the Metro-North MTA railroad Bridgeport train station (New Haven line) and the Bridgeport & Port Jefferson (Long Island) Ferry.