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Various News: Update On GoFundMe For New Jack’s Family, WWE Alumni Doing Virtual Signing Tonight

May 17, 2021 | Posted by Jeremy Thomas
New Jack Image Credit: VICE TV

– The GoFundMe to help the family of the late ECW icon New Jack has topped $11,000 in just two days. As reported last week, the crowdfunding campaign was launched to help New Jack’s family with funeral expenses and support them in the wake of his passing.

As of this writing, the campaign has raised $11,210 of its $50,000 goal. Among the top donors are ProWrestlingTees’ Ryan Barkan, Joey Janela, Bryan Alvarez, and Bill Apter.

You can check out the campaign and contribute here.

– 80s Wrestling Con is hosting a live virtual signing with WWE alumni Fred Rosser and Erick Redbeard tonight. The announcement reads:

ERICK ROWAN AND DARREN YOUNG RETURN TO MONDAY NIGHTS TONIGHT!
Former WWE Superstars Fred Rosser (Darren Young) and Erick Redbeard (Erick Rowan) will be doing a Live Virtual Signing tonight on Monday Night Virtual, hosted by 80’s Wrestling Con. Fans can head to 80sWrestlingCon.com and order which photos they want and watch them sign them live for you tonight and give you a shout out. 80’s Wrestling Con will then mail you out the photos following the signing. You can watch the virtual signing live tonight from 7-10PM ET on Facebook.com/80sWrestlingPics

Both former WWE Superstars will be auctioning off ring-worn gear tonight, including Darren Young’s original Nexus outfit!

Future Monday Night Virtual guests include The Rock & Roll Express on 6/7, The Head Shrinkers (Rikishi & Samu) on 6/21, Val Venis on 6/28, Tyrus on 7/5, Dean Malenko on 7/26, Godfather/Papa Shango on 8/2, Marc Mero on 8/16, Mark Henry, D Lo Brown, Billy Gunn, and The Headbangers on 8/22, Bushwhacker Luke, Brooklyn Brawler, and Men on a Misson (Oscar & Mo) on 9/13, Slick on 9/20, Honky Tonk Man on 9/27, Barry Windham & JJ Dillon on 10/11, and Boogeyman & Gangrel on 10/25. You can order now for all of these signings on 80sWrestlingCon.com