Ricky Steamboat Throws First Pitch, Nova Set for OVW Return, The Gathering 7 Details Released
WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat made a rare public appearance, throwing out the first pitch at a Knoxville Smokies game. Elsewhere, Mike "Simon Dean/Nova" Bucci is slated for an Ohio Valley Wrestling TV taping, and TMart Promotions has released preliminary details for The Gathering 7.
Ricky Steamboat Appearance
WWE Hall of Famer Ricky Steamboat made a rare public appearance this past Saturday, June 6. He was in attendance at The Knoxville Smokies game, where he threw out the first pitch. The event marked the baseball team's wrestling night.
The Knoxville Smokies are the AA affiliate of the Chicago Cubs.
Mike "Simon Dean/Nova" Bucci Returns to OVW
Mike "Simon Dean/Nova" Bucci is scheduled to appear at an upcoming Ohio Valley Wrestling TV taping. The event is set to take place on June 11 in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Gathering 7 Details Emerge
TMart Promotions has released the tentative schedule for its annual Gathering 7 convention. The fan convention is planned to occur from July 22-26, 2026, and will be held at the Hilton University Place in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The multi-day event is expected to feature a variety of activities for attendees. These include autograph sessions, Q&A events with wrestling personalities, vendor appearances, special parties, and an awards banquet. Live wrestling matches and a lineup of wrestling legends from multiple eras are also part of the planned attractions.
It is important to note that the schedule for The Gathering 7 convention is tentative and subject to change.
Lucha Libre and Literacy
In separate news, The Associated Press recently published a report detailing the presentation of lucha libre shows in California libraries. These events were reportedly organized to promote literacy among library patrons.
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