The World's Most Recognizable Pro Wrestling Print Media Personality. Full bio in my book "Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn't Know It Was Broken!" Get it on Amazon!
My sincerest apologizes to everyone on FACEBOOK. I must have taken the wrong plug out of the socket when I left for work today. I'll try not to let it happen again.
I rarely write this but -- " I am speechless!" Bryan Danielson, Ruby Soho, Adam Cole, & C.M. Punk all
@AEW
! Oh yes Kojima & Minoru Suzuki too! Amazing roster additions
@TonyKhan
!
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments! Yes Jerry Lawler vs. Andy Kaufman was THE first shot of "Sports Entertainment" and I am proud to have been part of it. A video saying more coming soon!
Did I miss it or did RVD not mention Paul Heyman?
BTW my yearly pet-peeve --- no one this year or last thus far thanks the wrestling magazines for getting them publicity pre-cable & Internet. We helped so many careers ... okay enough said -- same rant next year!
To everyone in attendance at Wembley for the AEW show tomorrow enjoy what will become an historic event! I will be watching from my living room with the proper hat!
Devestated to learn of the death of dear friend, PWI fotog from Japan, and a lover of all crooner music, Koichi Yoshizawa. I so looked forward to his weekly 2AM calls to talk wrestling and sing a few bars of an Andy Williams tune together. I will miss him! Rest in peace!
I'm not fan of cursing and was it necessary for
@The_MJF
to spew some of those words on worldwide TV? Shouldn't AEW higher ups keep in mind at 8PM there are still kids watching wrestling? They can halt that kind of language -- why don't they? Is it "cool?" Nope! It's bad!
So sorry to learn that comedian Rip Taylor has died. He was one of the most unpredictable, and hysterically funny people I had ever seen -- a master funny-man.. Here I am with Rip and my friend FB Rubin in a backstage photo taken in the early '70's.
R.I.P Rip!
I just watched the Pat Patterson doc on
@WWENetwork
. Excellent career (and personal) tribute to someone who gave his life to the business. I recommend it highly. Well worth watching.
No full details of where you will be able to see this yet -- but serious negotiations are underway to bring this to you in very near future. I'll keep you posted!
OK I FIND IT TOTALLY NECESSARY TO POST THIS:
.
If you didn't rate in the
@OfficialPWI
500 please don't complain to me. I left
@OfficialPWI
in 1999. I have already gotten many "Hey Bill why didn't I make the 500 list this year" complaints. Contact
@OfficialPWI
please -- not me!
So James "Kamala" Harris died a few days ago. Today Joe Biden announces he has chosen Kamala Harris as his Vice Presidential pick. This just seemed like something I wanted to get out there and I am sure many wrestling fans thought the same about this when it was announced.
I just realized that many of you that comment on my tweets are not following me. A follow is appreciated so I can keep you up-to-date on whatever I am doing that may have interest to you. Thanks in advance -- and see you at the matches (eventually)! lol -- Bill
The ANDY KAUFMAN neck brace is not the first piece of memorabilia I funneled to the WWE. In 1983 I was a freelance "treasure hunter" for them and was able to procure the boots of "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers and other gems. It's all on page 246 in my book "Is Wrestling Fixed?
Jericho is ageless. What a performance (both he & Omega). Finally two guys in a story of hatred who fought it out --- no holds like so many other "hate" feuds just a great damn battle. Congrats to both of them.
I am thrilled to have signed to become a member of the professional pro wrestling family at Sportskeeda! I'll be doing columns, videos, and more!
I've Sportskeeda Fever runnin' though me so whatcha gonna do - oops didn't somebody else say something similar some time ago?? lol
Actually AEW "All Out" was more like "AEWWE MORE IN!" Count 'em folks! Punk, Soho, Cole, Danielson ... there are probably more on the way (Bray Wyatt anyone)???!!!!
As my birthday comes to a close for this year I want to thank you all for the wonderful love you have shown me. There were so many messages from all over the world from people I have met -- and have yet to meet. From the bottom (and the top and sides) of my heart -- THANK YOU!
@JerryLawler
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments! Yes Jerry Lawler vs. Andy Kaufman was THE first shot of "Sports Entertainment" and I am proud to have been part of it. A video saying more coming soon!
I am confused. Since
@WWEBigE
wants to cash in his Money In The Bank case tonight, why didn't he just call for a referee and pin
@fightbobby
after
@RandyOrton
RKO'd him senselss?
@WWEBigE
just sat and watched
@fightbobby
all groggy. That could have been the "1-2-3" time! Humm
Just to clarify I was the face of the magazine companies I worked for I was not THE magazine. The editors, writers, artists, were all part of the magazines you read. It was far from a one man show like many think. Thanks the mags. I am not looking for a personal pat on the back.
If you're coming to
@Starrcast18
and want to purchase a signed-live-in-person copy of my book let me know so I will bring it for you. It's $20 same as the book stores. If you already have one and want it signed I'm glad to do that at no cost. SO PSYCHED FOR
@Starrcast18
Just watching the dvr of the 98th birthday celebration of one my all time idols...Dick Vsn Dyke. Here we are ages ago doing our best Stan Laurel faces.
Thursday November 16th,10 AM EST on the Sportskeeda WrestleBinge you tube channel, Part 1 of my EXCLUSIVE Apter Chat with THE UNDERTAKER! Watch for the link to post tomorrow!
Tonight at 10PM EST
@steveaustinBSR
-- watch and listen his speech as he graciously accepts his INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME induction. A special interview hosted by Bill Apter.
I am thrilled to learn about
@AEW
involved in a joint-venture with the Owen Hart Foundation. An Owen Hart cup tournament bearing Owen's name is said to be in the works. This is major exciting news. Thank you
@TonyKhan
for putting the pieces in place to make this happen!
A sincere thank you to the International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame for having me participate in this past weekend festivities. Also to the people who came to see me, your fanship and friendship is something I really cherish more than I can put into words!
Rusev looks awesome. Shouldn't he be in a competitive storyline with someone like Rollins? In the Bruno days he would have been an amazing main event wrestler.
I hope you will tune in the "WWE's Most Wanted Treasures" on A&E network tonight as
@JerryLawler
and the A&E treasure hunters make a trip to Apter's Alley during part of the show. It's 10PM EST on A&E!
@MATTHARDYBRAND
MATT HARDY on if he will wrestle BRAY "THE FIEND" WYATT again ... also talks Jeff's return to WWE, favorite WWE moment and a title he is focused on (kind of lol)...
RAW has a nice energy about it tonight -- until Retribution came along. IMO that gang warfare -- breaking the glass at the studio with a cement block -- is not something I want to see. Wrong message to viewers.
This might be unpopular with some people -- BUT -- WWE is doing a poll on who has been the most popular male wrestler in the history of WWE. How could
@HulkHogan
not be mentioned on that list they mentioned?? Let's discuss this ONLY on his amazing career -- nothing else!
Oohhhh that ol' gang or mine l to roght Wendy Richter, Brian Blair r, me, Lelani Kai at 80's Wrestling Con. Thank you Tommy Fierro and the fans for making this a fabulous day!
TERRY FUNK chats about his health, the loss of his wife Vicki, reminisces with me about our days on the road (fun stuff), and announces a rare upcoming appearance!
BRAND NEW TERRY FUNK INTERVIEW!
I just learned about the death of Cindy Heenan -- a wonderful person and was the wife of Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. I am so sorry to hear about her passing. She dedicated her life fully to Bobby when he became ill. May she rest in peace.
My first 30 minute show for the Jarrett-Parsons network is filmed and we're negotiating for the ROKU debut date. I hope all my my followers will support this next chapter of Apter! Stay tuned more info coming soon!
A light-HART-ed moment with (Left to Right) Hart Foundation's Danny Davis, Bret Hart (and my book celebrating it's 3rd birthday this month), "Wonderful Willie," and "Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart