Various News: GoFundMe Started for Brian Knobbs to Get Knee Surgery, No Holds Barred Screening in NY in October

– A GoFundMe campaign has started for former WCW and WWE Superstar Brian Knobbs. Brian Knobbs is currently dealing with a “debilitating infection” in his knee, and he needs a total knee replacement surgery. The campaign is looking to raise $10,000. It’s thus far raised $1,585. Here are some more details Knobb’s friend, Fred Jung, who started the campaign:

Life can sometimes take a pretty big Heel Turn. An example of that has hit my good friend and Wrestling Legend Brian “Nasty Boy” Knobbs. Health issues are common in this industry and Brian has endured many, all with his positive attitude and “nasty” smile. But recently he has suffered a debilitating infection in his knee calling for a total knee replacement. With little insurance to cover his most basic health needs, Brian is now facing major struggles to cover the minimal everyday costs like rent, food, and a means to get around. He is literally facing a three count.
His wife has been suffering her own health issues for years now and depends on Brian’s income from independent shows and conventions – jobs he can’t do in his current status.

Brian has helped so many people throughout the years and is a very prideful guy, but his back is against the wall and until he can regain his health and continue to work, he is very low on options. It could be months before he could be back in action. Brian doesn’t want to ask for help, but he could use a tag at this time.

I humbly ask all his family, friends, and fans to donate anything you can to help Brian as he goes through this trying time. As we know, this could be any one of us at any time. All donations will go directly to Brian, and I know he’ll appreciate any help you can give.

Thank you!

– The Alamo Drafthouse in Brooklyn, New York is going to host a 35MM film screening of film No Holds Barred, starring Hulk Hogan, on Wednesday, October 2. Here’s an official description of the upcoming event:

“Hulk Hogan’s legendary move from star of the ring to star of the silver screen is a muscle filled spectacle full of body slams, choke holds, and one-liners that really stick to the ribs. Hogan has a certain sunburnt charisma as “Rip Thomas,” a barely transposed analog for himself, a wrestler plagued by corporate stooges who have no respect for the sport and only want to exploit his likeness for profits. After shoving a check down one such stooge’s throat, they get the message and refocus their attention on the gigantic Zeus (“Tiny” Lister, FRIDAY). After much ado, including a bizarre romantic subplot that has nods to Capra’s IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT, the movie leads up to what we’ve all been waiting for: NO RULES WRASSLIN’!”