Monday, October 21, 2024

Friend Encounters: Bam Bam Bigelow and Jay R.

Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends meeting celebrities.

Today's Friend Encounters is really a throwback. It goes back 20+ years with my friend Jay and the late wrestler Bam Bam Bigelow.

Jay is the man behind Dreamwave Wrestling, located a couple hours south of Chicago. Recently, Jay launched all-women shows, which feature fantastic wrestling. Dreamwave is on my list to see, but scheduling conflicts and the distance have prevented me from going. Still, I am a big supporter of Jay's work.

Jay's picture with Bigelow was just five years before his untimely death. Bigelow had quite an interesting life. He was such an athletic big man. Although he never won a major singles title, he still is considered one of the best big men ever. He also saved three kids from a burning house, suffering many burns himself in the process. I always enjoyed Bigelow's matches.

I encourage everyone to check out Dreamwave Wrestling. If you like great wrestling, you'll enjoy Dreamwave.

Jay Repsel and Bam Bam Bigelow in LaSalle, IL-August 2002.

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