My friends,
2009 has been a challenging year. My wife Windra and I received the diagnosis that both of our sons are Autistic. WOW! Our hearts broke and we felt helpless. Then we snapped back into it...we did not have the luxury to feel sorry for ourselves. We had two young boys who needed guidance, direction and most of all ...mommy & daddy!
Thanks to our physician Dr Chambers and Nicholas' teachers we are on the right track! Autism robbed Nicholas of his speech, however word by precious word he is working hard to regain that speech!
Additionally we made the decision t reach out to other parents like us...to raise Autism awareness...how? through Pro Wrestling! I have 18 years in this sport and I have made numerous friends and contacts...what better platform to raise awareness for Autism than the built-in platform that I have with Pro Wrestling.
In 2010 I am pleased to say that I will be working closely with Autism Speaks, The Matthews Center and UNO's Chicago Grill to continue my mission. My 2010 resolution is to help Nicholas double his vocabulary...My second 2010 resolution is to BODYSLAM AUTISM. What exactly do I mean when I say BODYSLAM AUTISM?? ...Raise awareness, let people know what autism is and urge everyone to get involved. Like I've said...my family will NOT be defeated by Autism and if I can help it...nobody's family will either. I want everyone to join my team and united we can fight & ultimately defeat Autism!!
Have a Safe & Happy New year my friends! God Bless! -Jimmy Cicero
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
NWA Continental heavyweight Champion...at 40
Hello friends...It's been quite a week. I'll start off with the wrestling news and then move over to an update on our mission...to BODYSLAM AUTISM!
* I finally received my long awaited title match with NWA Continental Heavyweight Champion "Big Time" Mike Booth. Now Booth is a machine...8 years younger than me and he can wrestle, fight and trash talk with the best of them...oh & he had not been pinned in 2 years! ....Notice I said "had"...With the total support of the NWA fans I had probably the best (& toughest) match in the last 15 years...& yes I pinned "Big Time" for the title! ...NWA Continental Heavyweight Champion WISEGUY JIMMY CICERO...has a nice ring to it!!
* How did I feel the next day? Great mentally ...and like I get run over by a truck physically! Like I said...Booth is very tough....and...I'm 40 (almost 41...birthday is in 2 weeks). I go to m gym 4-5 times a week just so I can keep up with today's young stars. Fast forward a couple of days later and I feel just fine...even at 40 I can still teach the young guys a lesson or two in the squared circle!
* Good News...Windra & I are planning on running a show in counjunction with The Matthews Ctr in our home town of Manassas VA. The Matthews Ctr works with autistic children and teens and is a terrific place! We are very proud to work hand-in-hand with such an awesome place! The show will be in April 2010 and proceeds will go to The Matthews Ctr. ....more details forthcoming!
* I just received word that I'll be following up my CBS interview with an interview on NBC slated to be televised on December 30th... Another opportunity to BODYSLAM AUTISM!!
Hope you all have a great week! God Bless...Your friend Jimmy!
* I finally received my long awaited title match with NWA Continental Heavyweight Champion "Big Time" Mike Booth. Now Booth is a machine...8 years younger than me and he can wrestle, fight and trash talk with the best of them...oh & he had not been pinned in 2 years! ....Notice I said "had"...With the total support of the NWA fans I had probably the best (& toughest) match in the last 15 years...& yes I pinned "Big Time" for the title! ...NWA Continental Heavyweight Champion WISEGUY JIMMY CICERO...has a nice ring to it!!
* How did I feel the next day? Great mentally ...and like I get run over by a truck physically! Like I said...Booth is very tough....and...I'm 40 (almost 41...birthday is in 2 weeks). I go to m gym 4-5 times a week just so I can keep up with today's young stars. Fast forward a couple of days later and I feel just fine...even at 40 I can still teach the young guys a lesson or two in the squared circle!
* Good News...Windra & I are planning on running a show in counjunction with The Matthews Ctr in our home town of Manassas VA. The Matthews Ctr works with autistic children and teens and is a terrific place! We are very proud to work hand-in-hand with such an awesome place! The show will be in April 2010 and proceeds will go to The Matthews Ctr. ....more details forthcoming!
* I just received word that I'll be following up my CBS interview with an interview on NBC slated to be televised on December 30th... Another opportunity to BODYSLAM AUTISM!!
Hope you all have a great week! God Bless...Your friend Jimmy!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
CBS & The Wiseguy tag-team to BODYSLAM AUTISM
Hey gang,
The last few days have been busy but very productive!! Windra met with UNO's Pizzeria who have thrown thier support behind our mission to raise awareness for Autism...& then BODYSLAM AUTISM!! On Saturday January 23rd and Sunday January 24th UNO's in Manassas VA has decidd to title that weekend JIMMY CICERO WEEKEND! I will be at the resteraunt both dates signing autographs. T shirts, bumper stickers and bracelets will also be available with proceeds going towards Autism Speaks and The Matthews Center. I would love to meet all of you...please come on out eat some great food and support this great cause...Help The WISEGUY BODYSLAM AUTISM!!
Windra & I want to thank the great folks at CBS in Richmond for having me on thier TV show. The resposne was tremendous and it allowed me the opportunity to pass my message on to millions of viwers...Thanks so much!!
(The video is available on YouTube / type in Jimmy Cicero Autism)
I have a big match this weekend in Mattaponi VA against NWA Continental Champion "Big Time" Mike Booth! Booth is a fabulous wrestler albeit one who takes shortcuts at every given opportunity. Booth has also held the NWA Continental Title for 2 years...I'm going to need the support of all of the NWA fans to defeat Booth and win that belt!! Wish me luck!!
Finally & most importantly I want to give a big hug to my wife Windra and say THANK YOU!! Nothing would be possible withou the hard work, dedication and team mindset of my loving wife! She truly is the backbone of The Wiseguy!!
Have a great week my friends & GOD Bless all of you!! -Jimmy
The last few days have been busy but very productive!! Windra met with UNO's Pizzeria who have thrown thier support behind our mission to raise awareness for Autism...& then BODYSLAM AUTISM!! On Saturday January 23rd and Sunday January 24th UNO's in Manassas VA has decidd to title that weekend JIMMY CICERO WEEKEND! I will be at the resteraunt both dates signing autographs. T shirts, bumper stickers and bracelets will also be available with proceeds going towards Autism Speaks and The Matthews Center. I would love to meet all of you...please come on out eat some great food and support this great cause...Help The WISEGUY BODYSLAM AUTISM!!
Windra & I want to thank the great folks at CBS in Richmond for having me on thier TV show. The resposne was tremendous and it allowed me the opportunity to pass my message on to millions of viwers...Thanks so much!!
(The video is available on YouTube / type in Jimmy Cicero Autism)
I have a big match this weekend in Mattaponi VA against NWA Continental Champion "Big Time" Mike Booth! Booth is a fabulous wrestler albeit one who takes shortcuts at every given opportunity. Booth has also held the NWA Continental Title for 2 years...I'm going to need the support of all of the NWA fans to defeat Booth and win that belt!! Wish me luck!!
Finally & most importantly I want to give a big hug to my wife Windra and say THANK YOU!! Nothing would be possible withou the hard work, dedication and team mindset of my loving wife! She truly is the backbone of The Wiseguy!!
Have a great week my friends & GOD Bless all of you!! -Jimmy
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
A NEW CHALLENGE FOR THE WISEGUY FAMILY (please click on title)
Welcome back my friends…
This has been a trying week for my family and I. Anthony (our youngest son) was diagnosed with Autism on Monday. We now have two young Autistic children (Nicholas almost 3 and Anthony 1)…talk about feeling like we got punched in the gut…this was and is tough to swallow! My wife & I however are fighters and we simply will not allow Autism to defeat our family! We will stay the course, give our children all of the love, understanding & patience necessary and we will NEVER STOP FIGHTING!!
I’m looking forward to wrestling this Saturday in Williamstown New Jersey for Tri-State Wrestling (TWA). The promoters for TWA are just awesome and the fans in New Jersey are phenomenal! Can’t wait to see good friends King Kahlua, Steve Corino, Rob Dimension and The Blue Meanie as well as The Hitmen & Glenn Osborne. A great group of guys! This show will also support TOY’S FOR TOTS, so if you’re planning on attending…please bring an unwrapped toy to help make a child’s Christmas special!
I would be remiss if I didn’t thank the promoters, wrestlers & fans in Gloucester NJ from this past weekend. Over $400 was raised for Autism Awareness thanks to the big hearts and supportive spirit of the crowd in New Jersey. Special thanks to Big Slam, Tom Brandi, Gary B and the many fans who helped The WISEGUY BODYSLAM AUTISM!!
Have a great week / weekend and I’ll see you back here next Wednesday!! -The Wiseguy
This has been a trying week for my family and I. Anthony (our youngest son) was diagnosed with Autism on Monday. We now have two young Autistic children (Nicholas almost 3 and Anthony 1)…talk about feeling like we got punched in the gut…this was and is tough to swallow! My wife & I however are fighters and we simply will not allow Autism to defeat our family! We will stay the course, give our children all of the love, understanding & patience necessary and we will NEVER STOP FIGHTING!!
I’m looking forward to wrestling this Saturday in Williamstown New Jersey for Tri-State Wrestling (TWA). The promoters for TWA are just awesome and the fans in New Jersey are phenomenal! Can’t wait to see good friends King Kahlua, Steve Corino, Rob Dimension and The Blue Meanie as well as The Hitmen & Glenn Osborne. A great group of guys! This show will also support TOY’S FOR TOTS, so if you’re planning on attending…please bring an unwrapped toy to help make a child’s Christmas special!
I would be remiss if I didn’t thank the promoters, wrestlers & fans in Gloucester NJ from this past weekend. Over $400 was raised for Autism Awareness thanks to the big hearts and supportive spirit of the crowd in New Jersey. Special thanks to Big Slam, Tom Brandi, Gary B and the many fans who helped The WISEGUY BODYSLAM AUTISM!!
Have a great week / weekend and I’ll see you back here next Wednesday!! -The Wiseguy
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Wedding Rings, Big Slam & Turkey!!
Hey Gang...Welcome back to WISEGUY WEEKLY!!
- What a week it has been...my younger brother Dan tied the knot to a wonderful woman named Cristin last Saturday. I was asked to be a groomsman and I proudly accepted. The wedding was terrific and I simply couldn't be happier or more proud of my kid brother!
- On the grappling side of things I'll be travelling this Saturday to Gloucester City NJ to wrestle for SCW. Looking forward to seeing my very good friends Tom Brandi, The Patriot & Big Slam in Jersey! Also looking forward to seeing the great fans in the Garden State!
- I'm please to announce that UNO's Chicago Pizza has thrown their support behind our mission...Help THE WISEGUY Bodyslam Autism! More details next week on how and in what capacity UNO's & The WISEGUY will tag team up!
- Final thought for the week...tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Please take a moment to not only tell your family & friends "Thank You"...also remember our heroes in the military who are serving our country to protect our freedom!
God Bless you my friends! Have a Safe & Happy Thanksgiving & remember....
Help THE WISEGUY Bodyslam Autism!!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Thanks Gang!! 11-18-09
Hey gang...The 'ol Wiseguy has got himself a weekly blog! I see how successful my pal Steve Corino is with his Corino Chronicles and thought...why not let all of the wrestling fans (or better stated...friends) take a peek inside the weekly happenings of Wiseguy Jimmy Cicero.
For the fist WISEGUY WEEKLY I want to to do one thing and one thing only...say THANK YOU!!
I owe a big thanks to the following people who have helped me kick off my "Bodyslam Autism" mission ...First & foremost my wife, business partner & best friend Windra! Also want to thank Ivan Koloff & Renae Koloff, Tom Brandi, Kevin Nash, Kevin Thorn, Steve Corino, Mike Kehner, Rob Dimension, Blue Meanie, Headbanger Chaz Warrington, Brian Perry, Steve Storm, Ray Storm, Big Time Mike Booth & his lovely wife Melissa, Shorty Smalls & Kacee Carlisle, Bubba Brewer, Ashley Brewer, Chris Lash, Cueball Carmichel & Rehannon, Greg Mosorjak, Vito Lagrasso, "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel, NWA Fusion, Tri-State Wrestling, APWF, GOUGE Wrestling, VCW, Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Dave Meltzer, Bryan Alvarez, Jon Hunley, Exotic Adrian Street & Miss Linda and a huge thanks to all of the terrific fans!
Starting next Wednesday...and each Wednesday after I will have my thoughts, opinions, stories and updates on Pro wrestling as well as our mission to Bodyslam Autism.
If there is anything any of you would like included please email me at jcicero88@gmail.com
Have a safe week gang & remember...Help WISEGUY Bodyslam Autism!!
For the fist WISEGUY WEEKLY I want to to do one thing and one thing only...say THANK YOU!!
I owe a big thanks to the following people who have helped me kick off my "Bodyslam Autism" mission ...First & foremost my wife, business partner & best friend Windra! Also want to thank Ivan Koloff & Renae Koloff, Tom Brandi, Kevin Nash, Kevin Thorn, Steve Corino, Mike Kehner, Rob Dimension, Blue Meanie, Headbanger Chaz Warrington, Brian Perry, Steve Storm, Ray Storm, Big Time Mike Booth & his lovely wife Melissa, Shorty Smalls & Kacee Carlisle, Bubba Brewer, Ashley Brewer, Chris Lash, Cueball Carmichel & Rehannon, Greg Mosorjak, Vito Lagrasso, "Nature Boy" Buddy Landel, NWA Fusion, Tri-State Wrestling, APWF, GOUGE Wrestling, VCW, Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Dave Meltzer, Bryan Alvarez, Jon Hunley, Exotic Adrian Street & Miss Linda and a huge thanks to all of the terrific fans!
Starting next Wednesday...and each Wednesday after I will have my thoughts, opinions, stories and updates on Pro wrestling as well as our mission to Bodyslam Autism.
If there is anything any of you would like included please email me at jcicero88@gmail.com
Have a safe week gang & remember...Help WISEGUY Bodyslam Autism!!
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