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Various News: Ric Flair Set to Play Himself in Easter, Alberto El Patron vs. Jack Swagger Set for Warrior Wrestling Event, and CZW Tournament of Death 2018 Set for June 9

April 26, 2018 | Posted by Jeffrey Harris

PWInsider reports that WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair is set to appear in the upcoming new film, Easter, which is due out for an April 2019 release. Ric Flair is listed as playing himself for the project. Here’s the official synopsis for the film, which also stars Glenn Close.

“In an effort to save both his reputation and family, retired detective, Easter (Joe Leland), is in a war pitted against the most formidable foe – himself.”

– Warrior Wrestling is set to run an event on May 11 at the Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois. The event will feature Jack Swagger vs. Alberto El Patron as the main event. Here’s other matches for the card:

* Pentagon Jr. and DJZ vs. Rey Fenix and Matt Sydal
* Moose vs. Brian Cage
* Swoggle vs. James Ellsworth, with Frank the Clown as the guest referee
* Plus NWA champion Nick Aldis, Chelsea Green and more.

More details details and ticket information are available at WarriorWrestling.net.

– CZW’s Tournament of Death 2018 is set for June 9 at the Markland Acre Farms in Townsend, Delaware. Competitors for the tournament this year include Stockade, Rickey Shane Page, Josh Crane, Dale Patricks, Brandon Kirk, UK star Drew Parker, Mance Warner, Dan O’Hare, Casanova Valentine and Conor Claxton.

– James Ellsworth is also set to work tonight’s FTW Wrestling event in Glendale, Queens, New York.