The Legendary Bill Apter

Bill Apter has covered wrestling for more than five decades. Debuting in 1970, Apter started as a writer and photographer of wrestling and boxing. Nearing 80, Apter is still at it and as sharp as ever.

I first met Apter about 20 years ago at a convention in Florida. I don't remember the specifics, but for whatever reason, he thought my girlfriend was upset and he came over to see what was wrong. Nothing was wring, but we appreciated his kind gesture.

A few weeks ago, I saw Apter again at the SICW FanFest 3. Apter was the first celebrity we saw. Despite it being before the con actually started, he was absolutely generous with his time.

Later that night, he hosted a Q&A with wrestling legends. Apter exchanged quips with fans and wrestlers as he took us all on a ride through wrestlers' stories. His energy was amazing, as was his memory and knowledge. There is a reason why he is so well-respected. He truly is in a class by himself in his field.

The SICW FanFest featured more than 30 wrestling legends. We had a great time and highly recommend it. We will definitely be back for FanFest 4.

Go to SICW.org for more info and scheduling on the FanFest. Check back here for my coverage.

 Bill Apter and me in St. Louis, MO-May 2025.