Wrestling stories with a twist
Gary Capetta's life on stage
By CHRIS SCHRAMM --
for SLAM! Wrestling
The second run of his book tour is at an end, but
Gary Michael Capetta, the former ring announcer for WCW, is already thinking about his
next project.
Capetta, author of
Bodyslams! Memoirs of a Wrestling Pitchman will present "Bodyslams! And Beyond" for
its first public audience on March 23, 2002. The event, which will take
place in Newport News, Virg., will mix stories with a multimedia display
about Capetta's time in wrestling. Of course, Capetta will be the presenter.
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"It will mix stories, pictures, a legendary wrestler joining me onstage and
fan interaction," Capetta revealed.
The stage show is like nothing ever seen before, and Capetta hopes that he will be able to take it on tour.
"Fans loved to talk about their memories," Capetta said about his recent
book tour. And he hopes to take his own memories, mixed with fans'
memories, and present them in a large audience in a theater type setting.
The idea, which has been kept secret will consist of three parts.
The first part will mix Capetta's stories with a large multimedia screen.
"If I am speaking about Ric Flair, clips and pictures of Ric Flair will show
on the screen," Capetta said.
The second act will feature a yet to be named legendary wrestler joining
Capetta onstage. If the first showing is a success, the legend may vary from
city to city. "I am already getting together these amazing videos to help
introduce my stories and my legend."
The third act will have the crowd interact with Capetta and his onstage
guest. They will be able to ask questions and share their own memories and
stories of being fans.
Gary Michael Capetta should have a lot of stories to tell. He has announced
2400 events in 328 cities and 7 countries. He has seen things fans only read
about, including dozens of World title changes, many behind the curtain
incidents and numerous legends develop from scratch.
Capetta's book "Bodyslams!" has received great reviews in the two years it has
been published, and Capetta hopes his new endeavor will do the same.
Fans who have read the book know that Capetta holds no punches. He often
reminds fans that he has no affiliation with any promotion so his stories
are not biased like other books written by wrestlers. He will carry that
concept when presenting his stage show.
"It's a fresh idea that longtime fans will appreciate."
Ticket and venue information is expected to be posted soon at Capetta's web
site located at: www.bodyslams.com
