Squared Circle Expo IV Is Coming

Sting! Kane! Ted DiBiase! Mike Rotunda!

So started the announcements from Squared Circle Expo. With a first four like that, I know this is going to be a wrestler list  The announcements will keep coming and I will keep updating them here and on the Indianapolis Patch.

SCX IV runs March 29-30 at Wyndham West in Indianapolis, Indiana. It starts with a meet-and-greet on Friday afternoon and ends with a full night of wrestling on Saturday.

In between are two great days of mingling with other fans and friends, meeting a bunch of great legends and current stars, checking out cool merch and a lot more.

I expect about 60 wrestlers in the celebrity lineup, but there will be countless wrestlers there as fans. I meet many indie wrestlers who come because it is a great event. Keep your eyes opne if you go, because you might see some big names from the indie scene.

For more info, go to SquaredCircleX.com. Check back here for updates and recurring coverage.

Kane and me in Rosemont, IL-August 2018.

Friend Encounters: Kane and John Dean

Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends who have met celebrities.

The Squared Circle Expo's debut last April was a major success. One of the first big events post-pandemic, SCE had a guest lineup filled with legendary wrestlers. One of the biggest in size and success had to be Kane (Glenn Jacobs).

Jacobs began his pro wrestling career in 1992, eventually making it to the WWF. He survived being stuck with some bad gimmicks (like fake Diesel and Dr. Isaac Yankem) before becoming Kane, storyline brother to The Undertaker. Even then, nobody would have predicted the Kane character would lead to a Hall of Fame career for Jacobs.

His climb to the top speaks volumes to the work ethic and dedication of Jacobs. Those same qualities helped him in his political career as he is currently the Mayor of Knox County Tennessee.

I had previously met Jacobs, but I wanted to see him again. Timing was not on my side and I missed my opportunity as his line grew quickly and was cut off before I could take my place. At least my buddy John Dean made the cut.

John is a great guy. He's another bud I met through wrestling and comic conventions. The picture is a bit deceiving. Yes Jacobs is really that big. John is about an average height, but Jacobs is just huge. Although he is billed as a seven footer, he is probably around 6'7", which is still towering.

I hope Kane is at the upcoming SCE II. Next time, I will make sure to get my spot in time.

The SCE II runs April 15=16 in Indianapolis, Indiana. For more info, check SquaredCircleX.com and check nack here for updates.

Kane and John Dean in Indianapolis, IN-May 2021. 

Friendly Encounters: Crazy Mary Dobson and Kane

This is a weekly feature about friends who have met celebrities.

This is more than just an ordinary "Friendly Encounter."  This is sort of a part of an audition.
Crazy Mary Dobson has been making a splash on the independent wrestling scene.  Despite being very young, CMD has a lot of experience, including wrestling in Japan.  She receives rave reviews wherever she wrestles.
I have seen her wrestling regularly at Resistance Pro.  She is one of the most popular wrestlers in the company.  She always receives a great response from the audience.
CMD has been making random appearances on WWE television.  One time she was in a backstage segment with Corporate Kane.  She was her usual entertaining self.
Dobson has a bright future.  Having recently turned 21, she might be hitting the big time well before most wrestlers.  She deserves every thing she gets.  She is as nice as she is talented.
If you get a chance to watch Dobson wrestle, don't pass up the chance.  The other option is to just wait, because she will be on WWE television sooner or later!

Crazy Mary Dobson and Kane in St. Louis, MO-November 2014.