Houston s Premier Wrestling Federation still delivers hits during quarantine
Jef Rouner, Correspondent
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Chris Carter (left) vs. RTK fight in a match from Houston s Premier Wrestling FederationCourtesy Premier Wrestling Federation
The coronavirus pandemic has been rough on the wrestling industry and has led to bizarre spectacles such as tapings in empty arenas. One Houston company, Premier Wrestling Federation, has managed to hold together through a combination of incredible in-ring talent and a penchant for world-class theatrics, albeit on a smaller scale.
The company was founded five years ago by Jerry Heacock, who began PWF as a pop-up show that would stage events in bars and other locations, like crawfish boils. Eventually, he bought the Houston Premier Arena on Avenue B, a place that several wrestling companies, such as Loko Wrestling, also use. Heacock completely refurbished it, building a stage with a screen above the entrance ramp similar to World Wre
“Paul Varelans… (The Polar Bear)… has been diagnosed with COVID-19,” Davie shared on Facebook. “He’s on a ventilator and struggling. I urge everyone in the MMA world, to say a quick prayer for Paul. God speed…!!!”
The Sunnyvale, California native’s 18-fight career spanned from 1995 to 1998. Vareleans made his UFC debut at UFC 6 when he scored a 62-second knockout via an elbow to Cal Worsham. Thus advancing him onward through the tournament to take on David “Tank” Abbott.
Following UFC 6’s conclusion, “The Polar Bear” would compete at four more UFC events. Throughout his 18 fights, Vareleans only fought to a decision on two occasions. Among his most notable opponents were the likes of Dan Severn, Kimo Leopoldo, Mark Kerr, Igor Vovchanchyn, and the aforementioned Abbott.
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Wrestling Inc, WWE executive Triple H has put together a team for a new NXT show, which will operate as a minor league system for the black and gold brand.
The prospective program will be overseen by Gabe Sapolsky, who The Game is reportedly a huge fan of. The writer has a wealth of experience in creative positions, having worked with Paul Heyman in Extreme Championship Wrestling and going on to co-found Ring of Honor and Evolve afterward.
Ringside News elaborated on the news, revealing that Sapolsky has been given a team of writers and agents already. As of this writing, they re working on getting comfortable with writing television ahead of the project s proposed 2021 launch date.
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