Gail Kim at Blizzard Brawl 2021

We are just over six weeks away from Blizzard Brawl. Great Lakes Championship Wrestling's biggest event of the year is one I never want to miss.

Run by #Superfriend David Herro, Blizzard Brawl takes place at the Waukesha County Expo Center. It features a bunch of wrestling legends and current stars for a meet-and-greet, followed by a full card of wrestling action.

When talking about legends, Gail Kim is among the best women wrestlers to ever grace a ring. A champion everywhere she went, Kim won numerous titles and had great feuds with the likes of Trish Stratus, Mickie James and more.

Kim is married to Chef Robert Irvine. The pair met at WWE SummerSlam when Irvine prepared meals for WWE VIP's.

The full guest list has not been announced yet this year, but John Nord (The Berzerker) is one I am very interested in meeting. I am certain more great names will be announced soon.

Blizzard Brawl is on Saturday, December 2. The doors open at 4:30 to give everyone plenty of time to meet the talent. The show starts at 7:00. Limited (but good) food and beverages are available.

For more info and scheduling, go to GLCWWrestling.com. Check back here for my recurring coerage.

Gail Kim and me in Waukesha, WI-December 2021.

Total Nonstop Action at 2007 Motor City Comic Con

One of the fun parts of the Motor City Comic Con is the fans. Many fans will dress as their favorite Superhero or sci-fi character for the costume contest (and some probably just for fun). Previously, I wrote about meeting Aquaman, my favorite Superhero. In 2007, Total NonStop Action wrestlers Gail Kim and Christy Hemme were pretty excited about meeting 'Wonder Woman'.
Much like my meeting with Aquaman, the fact that it wasn't really Wonder Woman did not stop Hemme or Kim from wanting a picture taken with the Amazon Princess. The fan paying the part was no woman, but he did make me wonder. Actually, this fan was one of the most photographed people at the show.








Hemme and Kim are very good wrestlers, who pride themselves on actually being able to wrestle. They also have done acting and Hemme has her own band (HEMME). Both were very fan-friendly.
For me, it was just fun to see Hemme and Kim eagerly call Wonder WoMAN over to pose for a picture. It isn't often that a celeb wants a picture with an attendee.

Gail Kim, Wonder WoMAN and Christy Hemme at Motor City Comic Con in Novi, MI-May 2007.

Gail Kim is a 'Knockout'

Gail Kim made her wrestling debut as La Felina in December of 2000. For the next 2 years, she worked on the independent circuit in Canada, before making her WWE debut in 2003.
After about 2 years in the WWE during which she won the WWE Women's Championship once, Kim signed with TNA. Reportedly, Kim wanted to be in a company which emphasized and utilized her wrestling ability. Kim spent 3 years in TNA, winning the TNA Women's Knockout Championship once.
Kim has been out of wrestling since late 2008, when her contract with TNA expired. Rumors are circulating as to her future. Kim is a great worker and it would be a loss for TNA if she returns to the WWE, especially if it is a matter of money. Reportedly, TNA's contract offer to Kim was on the cheap side, because they over spent on some other aging stars.
Kim should be wrestling in one of the big 2. Actually, she should be headlining events. She's that good. Kim also has a passion and a respect for the history of wrestling. Plus, she is really very nice.
I have met Kim several times. She is always very outgoing and talkative. I have seen her go out of her way to make sure people get good pictures with her. I have even seen her volunteer to take pictures for others with other wrestlers.

Gail Kim and me at the Motor City Comic Con in Novi, MI-May 2007.