The following was issued to us:
Jim Ross brings RINGSIDE: An Afternoon With Jim Ross & Friends to Orlando on April 1st and 2nd 2017 as part of the MLW WaleMania III weekend of events.
Orlando, FL – “Good Ol’ J.R.” Jim Ross is teaming up with MLW WaleMania III and to bring his one-man show to Orlando in 2017 for two matinee performances, sharing his stories with wrestling fans on Saturday April 1st and Sunday April 2nd, 2017 at the Plaza LIVE at 425 North Bumby Ave. in Orlando, FL.
Tickets go on sale Monday August 22nd, the day after SummerSlam, at 10am ET at: TicketFly.com and MLW.com
Participating as part of the WaleMania III weekend of events, the WWE Hall of Famer and New Japan Pro-Wrestling on AXS TV announcer will share stories with his friends on stage as well as participate in a fan Q&A.
Slobberknocker tickets are available for each performance and include a chance to personally meet the legendary voice of sports entertainment. Doors for Slobberknocker ticket holders is 12pm. Doors open for all other ticket holders at 1pm with the show beginning at 2pm.
Before tickets go on sale, we encourage you to bookmark the pages to ensure you are prepared to purchase your tickets as we anticipate high demand on day of sale:
Saturday April 1st Matinee: Bookmark Tickets Page
Sunday April 2nd Matinee: Bookmark Tickets Page
The approximate run-time for the show is 100 minutes.
In 2017, WaleMania III will feature multiple events presented over several days including the traditional kickoff party at Tier Nightclub on March 30, 2017. Jim Ross will then take the stage on Saturday April 1st and Sunday April 2nd at the Plaza LIVE for his one man show.
RINGSIDE: An Afternoon with Jim Ross is the first of several events to be added as part of WaleMania III weekend. Earlier this year, the House of Blues Dallas sold out three shows and the VIP (Slobber Knocker) tickets the morning tickets went on sale.
About WaleMania
WaleMania, created by Grammy nominated platinum artist Wale and Court Bauer, is a concept that blends the pro wrestling experience with an electric celebration of wrestling. This year in Dallas, WaleMania was the biggest, craziest event featuring an MLW Radio live podcast with a who’s who of wrestling, including several surprises and a Vegas style after party. The evening was capped off by Wale taking the party to the next level with a live performance.
WaleMania events have sold out in advance since its inception in 2015.
In 2017, WaleMania III will feature multiple events presented over several days including the traditional kickoff party at Tier Nightclub on March 30, 2017. RINGSIDE: An Afternoon with Jim Ross is the first of several events to be added as part of the WaleMania III weekend.
About Jim Ross
From sports entertainment executive to New York Times Bestselling Author, to enduring the struggle of Bell’s palsy and even playing the role of entrepreneur with his own barbeque sauce brand, Jim Ross has certainly worn many hats. But come April 1st and 2nd, 2017, he will don his most famous hat: a 200X Resistol when he takes the stage for two afternoon matinee engagements at the Plaza LIVE in Orlando to share his life story and catch up with some of his closest friends.
As one of the most influential sports executives of the past 40 years, J.R. has been welcomed into the homes of millions of viewers each and every week. His cool yet dry Southern charm became the soundtrack for some of wrestling’s many memorable clashes and spectacular moments in the sport’s rich history. J.R.’s tales of the road and personal anecdotes feature some of sports entertainment’s most legendary stars.
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