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Episode #4 Talk with Bill Apter


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Bill Apter is a legend in the Pro Wrestling Magazine world. Bill started as a writer in 1970 working for Mr. Stanley Weston (who he considers his mentor). He also worked as a photographer and reporter. Bill worked his way up and eventually became the senior editor for Mr. Weston's publications. Bill is best known for writing, photographing and publishing for Pro Wrestling Illustrated. We discuss how he got started in the business of pro wrestling, stories about Buddy Rogers, promotions he covered, the COW belt, leaving PWI (Pro Wrestling Illustrated), his induction into the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame (2012) and what Bill is doing now. His book "Is Wrestling Fixed? I Didn't Know It Was Broken!" is on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Is-Wrestling-Fixed-Bill-Apter-audiobook/dp/B01COQ6FSS/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Is+Wrestling+Fixed+I+didnt+know+it+was+Broken&qid=1601601119&s=books&sr=1-1 

You can follow Bill on Twitter: @apter1wrestling 

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.apter 

Website: 1wrestling.com

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