Friend Encounters: Kal Herro and David Vox Mullen

Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends meeting celebrities.

Today is one of those two-fers. It features two celebrities and two friends of mine. Of course, Kal Herro and David Vox Mullen would humbly reject the celebrity label. Hopefully, they wouldn't reject my friend assertation.

I have known Kal for most of his life. I have attended wrestling shows promoted by his father David for at least 15 years. I have seen Kal grow from a toddler around the ring to a legit up and coming wrestling star. He has already held a few titles, including the Oho Valley Wrestling Heavyweight championship. He has the looks and all-around ring skills to go far in wrestling. Even better, he has the mindset to remain humble. He really is a great youg man.

I haven't known Vox as long, but I have watched his career progress a bitt, too. I met him as a comedian many years ago. Since then, he has gotten involved in wrestling at OVW, created an act with wrestler Al Snow and was a huge part of a documentary on David Herro (a great doc, by the way).

That doc was the setting for the picture below. Of course, Kal and Vox probably have dozens of pictures together, some of which I have even managed to take. The Wisconsin premiere of The Herro's Journey was an awesome night. Friends and family joined Kal, Vox, David and all others involved for a screening. It was a fantastic documentary about a great father-son relationship, with wrestling as the backdrop. You do not need to like wrestling to enjoy this film. Just seeing the bond between father and son was enough to bring a tear to my eyes.

I am proud to know Kal and Vox. You will not meet two finer humans. You will not find more entertaining folks either.

Kal and Vox in West Bend, WI-June 2025.

Kal Herro - GLCW Champ

A new Great Lakes Championship Wrestling champ was crowned in December at Blizzard Brawl. Kal Herro now proudly wears the title belt.

I have written many times about Kal. I have known Kal for many years, having met him at a Blizzard Brawl about 15 years ago. I have watched him grow up to be an amazing young man and a skilled wrestler. Now I have seen him win his first GLCW heavyweight title.

Son of promoter David, Kal has worked hard and earned everything he has gotten. As discussed in The Herro's Journey, the documentary about David, people can say he got a lot from being David's son. They can say that, but they'd be wrong. This young man is incredibly talented and has worked towards this from a young age. He is extremely well-mannered and in awe of his father. The love they share and show is heartwarming. It's a pleasure knowing both of them.

Th next Blizzard Brawl will be in Milwaukee in December. I don't know if KJal will still be champ, but it's a good bet he will be there. Of course, there is the chance one of the big companies will see this energetic, charismatic talent and sign him.

Kal Herro, Tony and me in Waukesha, WI-December 2025.

Friend Encounters: Kal and David Herro

Friend Encounters is a weekly series featuring friends meeting celebrities.

This is a fun Friend Encounters. Ten or so years ago, it would be celebrity David Herro and his son Kal. Now, it is celebrity Kal and his dad David. Ever humble and proud, David would have it no other way.

While David was making a name for himself as a wrestling promoter, among other business ventures, young Kal was absorbing all in the wrestling world. When he was old enough, Kal joined Ohio Valley Wrestling, run by WWE legend Al Snow. With a lot of hard work, including overcoming injuries, Kal became the OVW champ. Nobody was more proud than papa David, even if David now got second billing. LOL

Never was their dynamic more visible than the premiere of The Herro's Journey, a documentary on David's life. In the film and at the showing, the mutual love, respect and bond was evident.

It is a pleasure knowing both of these men and to call them friends. Saturday at the 20th Blizzard Brawl, I will see these men again!

On a related note, I encourage everyone to check The Herro's Journey. It's the story of a great man and a wonderful relationship with his son, with wrestling as a backdrop. It's heartwarming and uplifting and be prepared to shed a tear or two. I know I did.

David and Kal in Bend, WI-May 2025.

Dave and Kal Herro at Fan Expo

Fan Expo returns to Chicago (Rosemont) August 15-17. As always, I will be "On the Beat" all weekend.

Last year, a special attraction was a preview of The Herro's Journey, the documentary about Wisconsin wrestling promoter David Herro. It's a story about a man and his son, with wrestling as the backdrop, but you don't have to be a wrestling fan to enjoy it.

David and his son Kal were there, as were director Danny Reyes and producer David Vox Mullen. Also there were many friends I met through wrestling, like Sandra. The preview was followed by a Q&A. The crowd applauded all throughout the short preview and after the event ended. Despite it being only a sneak look, it still triggered emotions and chills as we saw David in a new light.

After the event, we chatted in several different groups. We were all excited about seeing it come to fruition, which it recently did. I interviewed Daid a few weeks ago about the whole process.

To watch o\my interview with David, go to On the Beat with David Herro. For more info on FanExpo go to fanexpohq.com. Also, check here for my recurring coverage.

Kal, David, Sandra and me in Rosemont, IL-August 2024.

Kal Herro at Squared Circle Expo

The Fannypack Kid is coming to the Squared Circle Expo V. Kal Herro will be appearing at the great two-day wrestling convention in Indianapolis April 25-26.

From a young age, Kal seemed destined to enter the world of professional wrestling. Being around his promoter father David, Kal learned the business from an early age. He also learned from many pro wrestlers, including Al Snow, his tag partner in The Newest Rockers.

While Kal has had a lot of guidance, he worked his way up and earned everything he has. The best part is he is as humble and gracious outside the ring as he is talented inside it. Clearly proud papa David did well and Kal followed the lead of dad and his friends like Snow.

He currently wrestles at Ohio Valley Wrestling. At SCX V, he will defend the SCX tag titles with Snow. That is just one of several interesting matches already announced for SCX V. There will be a full Saturday night wrestling card.

Of course, that all comes after two days of meet-and-greets, Q&As, panels, photo ops and so much more. It is a convention for wrestling fans, run by wrestling fans, who are also outstanding folks. This is one of the best-run conventions I have ever attended. It is a yearly must on my calendar.

For more info, go to SquaredCircleX.com. Check back here for my updates.

Kal Herro and me in Waukesha, WI-December 2024.

Kal Herro at GLCW's Release the Titan

I always like following someone's journey from the beginning. I can't recall following anyone farher back than Kal Herro, though.

Long before he was "The Fanny Pack Kid," Kal was a toddler seen at Great Lakes Championship Wrestling events with his dad promoter and #SuperFriend David. I remember Kal almost from when he started walking.

Watching his growth in life and wrestling has been amazing. It's been fun, exciting, heartwarming and more, all rolled into one young man's life.

Right from the start, Kal seemed to have the "it" factor. He had a sparkle in his eye. He had personality even without speaking. The kid didn't fall far from poppa Dave's tree either.

Kal is grew up with wrestling legends, teaching and guiding him, but none of that would matter if Kal hadn't put in the work and dedication. Nothing has been handed to Kal. He has earned everything he gets and more.

He is currently wrestling and learning at Ohio Valley Wrestling, run by his "uncle" Al Snow. He already holds tag team gold with Dustin Jackson as The Fanny Pack Party and had some great matches against Jesse Godderz, OVW National Heavyweight champ. I am not going on a limb by proclaiming Kal will one day (soon) be in the major promotions (WWE, AEW or Impact). This young man is that good.

Saturday, February 26, Kal will once again be in action, as part of a six-man tag match at Release the Titan, featuring Adam Scherr (fka WWE's Braun Strowman). I will be "On the Beat" reporting on all the action.

Go to GLCWWrestling.com for more info on Release the Titan and more. Follow The Fanny Pack Kid - Kal Herro on Facebook and other social media outlets to keep up with this rising young star.

 

Kal Herro and me in Waukesha, WI-December 2021.

Kal Herro Loves Johngy's Beat

Recently, I featured an interview with "The Fanny Pack Kid" Kal Herro, a young wrestler on the rise. If you missed it, you can find it at On the Beat With Kal Herro.

After the interview, Kal was kind enough to cut a promo for Johngy's Beat. It was one of the most enthusiastic promos I have ever received. It just is further proof of Kal's charisma and his mic skills. This young man is something special.

Jump on the Fanny Pack train now, because it is only going to get better. Kal is destined for great things.

On the Beat With Kal Herro at the Squared Circle Expo

I have known Kal Herro since he was a toddler at Great Lakes Championship Wrestling wrestling events his father David promoted in Wisconsin. I have watched him grow up from afar over these many years. Now, I am watching Kal live his dream as a wrestler.

Even as a youngster, you could tell Kal was destined for this. He was surrounded by wrestlers and wrestling. More importantly, he had charisma and personality right from the start. Over the years, he dabbled in and around the ring, taking part in segments on various shows.

Kal was a natural. The progression was also natural, never forced. From bit appearances on shows to actually wrestling in matches, the journey was a wonderful slow build to witness.

Recently Kal relocated from Wisconsin to Louisville to join Ohio Valley Wrestling. He is being trained by long-time friend Al Snow and Doug Basham. This is formal training, although Kal has essentially been training all his life.

Kal is known as "The Fanny Pack Kid." It's a natural and fun fit for Kal. I hesitate to call it a gimmick, because it's just Kal being Kal. 

When I saw Kal was appearing at the Squared Circle Expo, I reached out to him about an interview. Ever the gracious young man, Kal quickly granted my request. At the event, I waited for a quiet time and approached Kal. This was an interview 10+ years in the making. 

There was so much ground to cover, I could have talked to Kal for much longer, but I didn't want to take him away from the fans that long and I really only wanted an introductory type interview. I am hoping to get many more interviews with Kal down the line.

We talked about his transition to actual wrestling training, having his friend Al as his trainer, enjoying the moments and more. You can feel his passion and his excitement. You can also clearly see his personality. Wrestlers often talk about the "it" factor. This guy has it.

Later in the day, I talked to proud Pop David. I congratulated him on raising a great young man. I have watched these two interact for years. I see their social media posts. They have a relationship which is heartwarming. 

I thank Kal for his time and consideration for the interview. I appreciate my friendship with Kal and David. They truly are #SuperFriends. 

Our interview can be found at On the Beat With Kal Herro on YouTube. Enjoy the interview and then go follow "TheKalHerro" on social media. This "kid" is going places and I will enjoy watching his journey.

Kal Herro and Blizzard Brawl 2019

Last weekend, I had a blast at as Great Lakes Championship Wrestling presented Blizzard Brawl: Challenge of the SuperFriends.  I was especially looking forward to this one, because it would be the first time I saw Kal Herro wrestle.

I don't "know" Kal very well, but I have seen him grow up over the years. Now, as a high school senior, he is just starting a pro wrestling career. He has a few matches under his belt, but I wasn't able to see any of them until Saturday.

Kal is a fine young man. I follow him and his dad David on social media and see them together at various comic cons and other wrestling events. I admire their bond. It's quite heartwarming.

Kal already has a unique look and a following. Of course, it helps that his father promotes events, but Kal works hard and earns everything her gets. I think Kal and his father have too much respect for the business and for each other to have it any other way.

Through social media, I see how hard Kal is working and that work is paying dividends.What he lacks in experience, he makes up for in attitude and work ethic. The experience will only come with time and in-ring action.

Speaking of in-ring action, Kal was involved in a six-man tag match. While I would have liked to see Kal go in a singles match, to see him perform more, it was an interesting match. Because it was a six-man match, Kal didn;t see a ton of action, but he saw some solid action. He received some killer chops and sold them like an old pro. He delivered some offense, too. It was a limited view, but Kal looked solid. He'll only get better with more matches.

He is a young work in progress, but he has a great start and I see him eventually in the WWE, if he chooses to continue his path. He has charisma, athleticism and intangibles. I look forward to following his career wherever it leads. I also look forward to seeing him wrestle in the near future.

There was plenty of other action Saturday. My other stories can be found at Blizzard Brawl Rocked Kenosha! for Patch.com and also Report and Photos From Blizzard Brawl on WrestlingFigs.com.

Thank you to David Herro for his hospitality and consideration. GLCW is a first class operation and it all starts with David.

Check out GLCW for more info. Also, check the GLCW Facebook page for more frequent updates.

Kal Herro and me in Kenosha, WI-December 2019.

Kal Herro is the #1 #SuperFriend

David Herro runs Great Lakes Championship Wrestling in Wisconsin.  I really like David.  He is a class act.

He has his own #SuperFriends tshirts.  He does even better than I do with getting people to wear the shirt, although he has been at it longer and has a little more cache.

David's son is Kal and from all accounts, Kal is a chip off the old block.  He is a fine young man.  He also seems to have a little fan following already.  Hey, the kid has charisma.

I have seen him get involved at a couple shows and he is very comfortable in the ring and on the mic.  It is actually entertaining.  I am sure it is too early to know where his future will be, but I could certainly see him following his dad's footsteps.

Kal is a great kid and it was very nice to meet him.  If you are anywhere near a future GLCW show, I encourage you to attend and say "hi" to David and Kal!

Kal Herro and me in Milwaukee, WI-December 2013.