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Episode 1 – September 19, 2024 – Introducing Rick & Mina & The Pit Bull Podcast
Mina –who lives in Tokyo and Rick,who lives in California– greatfriends for 10 years, meet inperson for the first time at BestFriends Animal Sanctuary in Utah. In this inaugural episode, theydiscuss their mutual love for the pitbull, the challenges facing theirbeloved bully breeds, and theirmotivation behind doing The PitBull Podcast.
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“Starring” in Chris Bells’ new Documentary!
July 14, 2016 Surgery day! Cool, early start. Here in my backyard with old friend and brother-in-arms Chris Bell, shooting for his new documentary. Excited and honored to be a part of this. I mean hell, Chris is the guy who Produced, Directed and Starred in “Bigger, Stronger, Faster” and “Prescription Thugs.” Being part of…
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Spilling My Guts
<meta http-equiv=”refresh” content=”0; URL=/rickbassman/posts/10206932968665452?_fb_noscript=1″ />(2) Rick Bassman – This is a looong post. Well, I’m supposed to be a… This is a looong post. Well, I’m supposed to be a writer, so… what the hell. It’s also very, VERY personal. I’m feeling the need, so here goes… I report to Orange Coast Hospital in Fountain…
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Last time at our rescue for a while
Last time at our rescue for a while 🙁 and first time meeting some of our new wards. This 80 pounder is one of the buffest and fiercest-looking bullys I’ve ever seen. Because of his natural born physicality, he was forced into situations which have added a deep pink scar on his head, burns on…
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Miss you guys today
Dave Legeno, Sean O’ Haire, Roddy Piper, I woke up thinking about you and really miss you guys today, as I do always, my good friends. Chyna, Nelson Frazier, Joe Franciosi, Imani Lee, Balls Mahoney, Kevin Randleman, Lee Reherman, Mark Selbee, Kimbo Slice, I’m thinking about you all today. You were ALL such good and…
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A seemingly random encounter
About 4 years ago, in a seemingly random encounter, I met this bright spirit. We quickly became friends. Shortly thereafter, I went down with the first round of spine surgeries and “life-threatening” infections. Without being asked –and without any thought of reward—this person stepped up. BIG TIME. Taking care of me & Ramone & GoGo….
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It’s been a very challenging day…
It’s been a very challenging day… medically, physically, “economically,”… all the “ally’s.” Kinda went into a tailspin of sorts, and gave myself a choice… pop a couple of vicodin and hit the bar, or go swim laps… BEST 2 bucks I spent in ages (entrance fee for San Clemente Aquatic Center) #iCantWalkButICanSwim! #sorta 😛 #DecisionsDecisionsDecisions…
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I understand now why…
I understand now why my doctors have been saying that I’m soon wheelchair bound. Legs went out on me several times today. To the point where it is now difficult to walk. At all. To compensate for it, I’m laying on my fuzzy pillows on my deck by the outdoor fireplace. Pit bulls at my…
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“Friends don’t do because they owe, friend do because they want to.”
“Friends don’t do because they owe, friend do because they want to.” Truer words were never spoken, Rocky Balboa. I received many GREAT messages in my FB inbox in response to my post a couple of nights ago. This resulted in a 3am call this morning with a person that said I had helped them…
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It’s an all-hospital day!
It’s an all-hospital day! Morning “spine class,” which was incredibly impressive. I’m very appreciative. Now on to pre-op appt…
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Less than 2 weeks out from my biggest surgery yet
Less than 2 weeks out from my biggest surgery yet (of 11 MAJOR surgeries!), I choose to no longer look at myself… think of myself… as the guy on the left below, near-death from infection and left to treat it on my own, and freezing in a rented room. Instead, from here on in, I…
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GOGO’S STORY! If you love dogs as much as I do (or even a little bit!), please read this!
As many of you know, I am very dedicated to my beloved pups Ramone & GoGo (and to the memory of Marley, may he be resting –and playing forever– in peace). As you may also know, I adopted GoGo from Linda Blair’s Worldheart Organization three years ago this month. Linda and I have become close…
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Thinking about some yoga with DDP…
THINKING of heading to Atlanta this week to do some yoga with @DDPyoga with the man himself @realDDP. Just don’t know that I’m physically where I need to be to throw myself into THAT fire! We’ll see…
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Last year was a living hell on Earth. But that’s behind me. I’m now starting over in so many ways. And that’s a good thing.
Last year was a living hell on Earth. But that’s behind me. I’m now starting over in so many ways. And that’s a good thing. Check out the new video blog at the link below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX-AbAIxBEc
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REBUILDING THE MACHINE – pt 1
A semi-regular blog on getting my shit back together, or going-from-zero-to-hero. This past year was a disaster of epic proportions. Well, to me at least. I mean, hey…in the pantheon of cataclysmic disasters, or the social ills that plague our world these days, it was…no big deal. But…to ME: one “routine” back surgery that became…
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"LIKE" me on Facebook!
My upcoming New York Times Bestseller “Little Big Man” is set to be released soon. Help support me and “LIKE” my new Facebook Fan Page, it will provide hilarious blurbs, excerpts on my Book, and many more great updates! Thank you for all of your support!
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Fact or Fiction, aka TALL TALES
James Frey had a monster, runaway hit with “A Million Little Pieces.” 5 million copies sold. F! What I’d give for even a modicum of his success. Ol’ James wrote a pretty compelling tale about his descent into drug abuse and his journey to sobriety. Good stuff, but modesty (or shame) aside, maybe a tenth…
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Rick Bassman on Sherdog Radio with Jack Encarnacao and Eric Bischoff
Check out Rick Bassman on Sherdog Radio with Jack Encarnacao and Eric Bischoff! http://www.sherdog.com/radio/SRN-Rewind-Special-Report-Eric-Bischoff-Rick-Bassman-3113
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Follow me on Twitter!
Hey Friends! Help support my November Book release and FOLLOW ME on Twitter! Get great updates and stay in the loop! Your support is much appreciated!
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Rick Bassman with Dave Meltzer & Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Radio
Check out Rick Bassman with Dave Meltzer & Bryan Alvarez on Wrestling Observer Radio! http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/30390-mar-22-observer-radio-bryan-alvarez-and-dave-meltzer-talk-to-rick-bassman-about-helping-launch-the-careers-of-sting-warrior-cena-samoa-joe-and-countless-others-triumph-and-tragedy-new-book-on-it-all-so-much-more
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OWNING UP: KILLING OTHERS, BUT KILLING MYSELF WORSE
Many people – my social media team included, who will end up posting this Blog for me—have “advised” me to watch what I say about others in my writing. “If you have nothing nice to say, than say nothing at all,” or something of the sort, as the old adage goes. Writing for me has been…
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To Be Great, aka Something’s Gotta Give.
Greatness, I think, is endeavoring to give your all to another, without design of personal benefit, and achieving an end by which the intended recipient realizes recognizable and significant gain, and you yourself gain in strength of character. I am too busy to think of it at the time, but I’m chasing greatness for Extreme…
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Introducing WWF’s “Smackdown!” An All Women’s Pro Wrestling Show?!?!
I receive a cold call from Bruce Prichard, then second-in-command, to Jim Ross, of WWF’s Talent Relations Department. Although we will later become pretty close, and partiers-in-arms, I do not yet know him. Bruce has heard that we are doing good things in Southern California. He explains to me that WWF is about to start…
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From RODDY PIPER
RODDY PIPER I don’t know where to start. We’ve been friends now for a long time. A long time. We’ve travelled around the world together, done good business and had a lot of fun. Rick is one of the good guys. When he asked me write an endorsement for him and told me he was…
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From MARK KERR
MARK KERR. Yep. Ditto on what The Hammer said. Rick and I went nose-to-nose on more than one occasion. Or should I say, nose-to-chest? At then at end of the day Rick is a very smart guy, and very cultured. I’m glad to call him my friend.
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From MARK “THE HAMMER” COLEMAN
MARK “THE HAMMER” COLEMAN. The toughest manager I’ve ever had and a good, good friend. He’s got your back. Funny story…back in my younger days, I was a little, uh, crazy. One day in Ricks gym, I lost my cool and started screaming obscenities. Rick tried to talk me down. When they didn’t work, he…
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From VANDERLEI SILVA
VANDERLEI SILVA. Maybe they should call him the Axe Murderer Murderer. Rick scares me. J
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From BELINDA CARLISLE
BELINDA CARLISLE He’s incredibly dedicated to his dogs, Ramone and GoGo (I love that). And as Pit Bull advocates, that’s what I love about Rick.
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From DANNY BONADUCE
DANNY BONADUCE. Kindred spirits from the time we met. And yeah, I think it’d be a pretty good fight.
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I can’t believe
I can’t believe the photo on the left was taken just 2 weeks ago, at a house where I was renting a room. Freezing and in terrible pain. It seems like a year ago. At the risk of sounding dramatic, I thought I was dead at any moment. The …photo on the right is minutes…
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It’s not shot gunning in Africa
It’s not shot gunning in Africa, fighting in Asia or carousing in South America, but..I’m at the movies! And just 11 days after thinking I was dead, THATs something. — at AMC Woodland Hills, Movie Theater.
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While I have such a long ways to go
While I have such a long ways to go, I’m happy to say that I’m feeling better every day. Doing well here at the rehab facility. Super clean diet, daily physical therapy & more, as I continue to get my twice daily antibiotic infusions. GREAT visit today from my once and always idol, and now…
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ONE OF MY CRAZY, LONG POSTS, aka UPDATE!
ONE OF MY CRAZY, LONG POSTS, aka UPDATE! This is the inside cover of my Guest Book I kept through my many stays at Cedars-Sinai (6 since August!), which I inscribed myself. It is signed by all of my amazing nurses and service providers th…ere and by my many, MANY guests. First, to all of…
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LOTS of UPS & DOWNS
Now, for those who have been following my histrionics, you know there have been LOTS of UPS & DOWNS since I wrote the above on November 21. Part of what I wrote above was the dilaudid talking (aka heroin) and part was genuine excitement of coming through my third (and hopefully FINAL!) surgery successfully. The…
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My first ambulance ride ever
My first ambulance ride ever. I know, hard to believe, huh? On my way to in-patient physical / occupational rehab to get strong again!
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Random photos
These random photos are apropos of nothing, other than they depict better, happier and more adventurous times. But I felt like posting them because I’m feeling better. I’m still in the hospital and shipping out today to an Acute Physical & Occupational Rehabilitation Center for 6 weeks, to REBUILD THE MACHINE. While it will take…
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Just had the greatest visit
Just had the greatest visit from the one-of-a-kind and incredible ANDREW BRYNIARSKI. His words to me were real, sincere, inspirational and motivational. Thank you my friend. In serendipitous timing, one of my neurosurgeons came in while …Andrew was here, and removed my stitches, while Andrew fascinated and cracked us both up in his unique, inimitable…
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Back at Cedars Sinai Hospital
Back at Cedars Sinai Hospital. Bottom line…just wasn’t going to make it out on my own. The 3 major back surgeries in 3 months, which im still in the early stages of recovering from, plus the “imminently life threatening” infections (per m…y doctor), which I’m injecting myself with hardcore antibiotics 3 times a day…well, it…
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I shall prevail
Sitting in front of the space heater, shivering off last night’s sweat-soaked “sleep.” struggling to find the inspiration to face another day. I shall prevail. I shall prevail. I shall prevail.
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Hardest night and toughest morning yet
Hardest night and toughest morning yet. Realization that I am for the most part alone –and responsible for my own care– sinking in hard. Almost folded this morning. But that is now a few hours in the past and I am now warm and sitting in the sun, Ramone & GoGo nearby, just like they…
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Grateful. God. Thank you.
Depleted. Utterly. Freezing cold. Grateful. God. Thank you. I didn’t think I’d make it, really I didn’t. Leaving the hospital yesterday, I took a photo, arms –raised in victory. I took that photo for two reasons: 1. …THAT – that feeling of jubilation, is exactly what I was feeling. And 2. For IMAGE sake. For…
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IM OUTTA HERE!
Cedars Sinai Hospital, it’s been an “interesting relationship” for the past 3 months. Ups and downs and then more of each. But bottom line…ya fixed me. And now…IM OUTTA HERE!t there “supporting me,” my blessings continue to multiply. Many ask me — “is there anything you need?” or “can I get you something?” My answer,…
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Thank you all again for EVERYTHING…
Thank you all again for EVERYTHING… your prayers, your calls, your visits, your thoughts. They’ve all carried me through in what I alone made into a very difficult time for me. Until recently — VERY RECENTLY– I was ready to throw in… the towel. Tonight, on the eve of my 52nd Birthday, I am ready…
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Bolt upright in bed
Bolt upright in bed. Wracked by intensely deep and painful spasms in my quads, hams, butt & feet that had me screaming into my sheets for nearly 20 minutes. Now, just laying here. Basically afraid to move. The ward I am on is dark and eerily quiet. I know, I know, I gotta man up…
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HELP! – WISH LIST… GURU NEEDED!
So, my BIGGEST concern, far and away, is to make sure Ramone & GoGo are ok. And…THEY ARE! Temporarily living in San Clemente and enjoying the beach and sunshine every day. YAY! In terms of people ou…
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Ramone & GoGo just left the hospital
Ramone & GoGo just left the hospital to head to their new, temporary home in San Clemente. My heart is breaking already but I’ll get to see my babies 3 days from now, on Sunday, so that is something to look forward to. The BIGGEST, most H…EARTFELT “THANK YOU!!!” of all time, to Stephanie Amos,…
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Hospitals can be funny places.
REBUILDING THE MACHINE. Hospitals can be funny places. Like…really funny. Here’s what came my way today: … A rectal swab 2. A blood draw (from my right arm, when I already have a PICC line in my left) 3. A hospital gown 4. After totally “fixing up”…
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RAMONE & GOGO LOVERS — HELP PLEASE!!!
RAMONE & GOGO LOVERS — HELP PLEASE!!! I need to go to the hospital for several weeks for heavy antibiotic treatment & major surgery. I am ready to go, except for…I need to make arrangements for my Beautiful Babies. I need someone with …a real love of and understanding of the bully breeds. who will…
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Feeling
Feeling introspective. Inspired. Exhausted. Depressed and defeated, optimistic and hopeful, strong, weak. Lost. Victorious. So all over the place that I don’t know if I’m comin’ or if I’m goin.’ It’s like…I’ve just… had enough. But…I don’t want it to be over. Right? …celebratory, renewed, effervescent. In my heart and in my mind’s eye, so…
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Well, the hits just keep on comin’!
Well, the hits just keep on comin’! As do the free nights at the fabulous Cedars-Sinai Resort Hospital. (well, I guess not “free” if you’re Blue Cross. ha!). All kinds of good stuff going on here but doesn’t mean I don’t want visitors. ENTERTAINING ones especially! hit me up on Message…
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Coming Out of the Hospital
This past few weeks has been a whole new level of experience for me in certain areas. 2 major back surgeries and a “minor” one, in a span of 3 weeks. Months of pain leading up to these procedures; the type of pain that is right at the far end of that 1-10 smiley/crying face…
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UPW begins to Take Off.
September, 1999, UPW at Mission Viejo High School. In a fundraiser for the school’s student council and its wrestling team, we pull out all the stops. It’s the first time we’ll videotape vignettes in advance and project them onto big screens. The vignettes –or “pre-tapes” as they’re called in the industry—set-up stories, so that spectators…
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Rick Bassman on Francy & Friends Radio Show – Sunday June 3rd @ 8pm
ENOUGH CAN NOT BE SAID ABOUT THIS MAN, HE IS A SURVIVOR OF STAGE 4 CANCER, HE HAS PRODUCED 100S OF CONCERTS WHICH INCLUDE THE POLICE AND REM. HE IS A MANAGER TO THE STARS LIKE RODDY PIPER, AND LOU FERRIGNO AND MANY MANY MORE. HE HAS BEEN AN SENIOR EXECUTIVE FOR THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY AND WON…
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Getting BIG for my UPW britches. But not TOO big.
After a few successful shows at Extreme U, I get ambitious. I cold-call legendary rock and roll impresario Gary Folgner, the owner of equally legendary Orange County clubs The Coach House and The Galaxy Concert Theatre. After a conversation in which we share anecdotes about everything from my days booking Motley Crue and The Dead…
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PWKGW Thurday Night Big Show! Huge Special Guest Rick Bassman!
Huge Show with Special Guest Rick Bassman! May 24th @ 8PM. Who is Rick Bassman? Well he is the man single-handedly broke the ULTIMATE WARRIOR AND STING into the business! What a Huge night for PWKGW BLOG TALK Radio! This will take place Thursday in a PRIME time slot at 8:00PM So make sure you call…
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Introducing…UPW!
Hi All- I made a commitment –to my Business Partner, to my awesome Social Media Team, to myself, and most of all—to YOU, to post consistently and right on-schedule, when I started with this on-going series of Professional Wrestling & Mixed Martial Arts blogs. Who knew that I’d end up rushed into major back…
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Living Dangerously? Uh, if you say so!
Hi All- I made a commitment –to my Business Partner, to my awesome Social Media Team, to myself, and most of all—to YOU, to post consistently and right on-schedule, when I started with this on-going series of Professional Wrestling & Mixed Martial Arts blogs. Who knew that I’d end up rushed into major back surgery? …
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Hammer, Smashing Machines and….Monsters? Oh my!
Hi All- I made a commitment –to my Business Partner, to my awesome Social Media Team, to myself, and most of all—to YOU, to post consistently and right on-schedule, when I started with this on-going series of Professional Wrestling & Mixed Martial Arts blogs. Who knew that I’d end up rushed into major back…
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Going Viral? (aka My Whacked YouTube Videos)
Still not sure what this Viral-thing is all about. But learning quickly. My very own YouTube Channel –whatever that means—went up today. So, I now have an IPhone, with video capabilities, a nifty little digital video camera and Skype. Just need to learn how to turn them on/use them/etc. Because I’m excited to post what…
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Tubes unhooked!
Tubes unhooked! (well, except for the one that’s still ticking out of my neck) (And yeah , lots of tubes) on the road to recovery I think. Soon will be getting up and about to see how the surgery really went. But in the meantime –and most important of all– LOOK WHO CAME TO VISIT…
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UPW Becomes a Twinkle in my Eye.
I HAD to police things at my gym, Extreme University; taking as much pride in it –if not more– than anything I had ever done. We have an up-scale, paying membership, while simultaneously training classes of Wrestlers and Fighters that are probably the best and the most colorful in the US at that time. The…
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Yeah, no Problem. I can Definitely Out-party Bas Rutten. Right!
At the time production of The Smashing Machine begun, the four of us had just become neighbors. And we were ALL going through it. But…the only one that got “caught” (well, on camera at least) was Mark K. As a small example of the nearly-daily mundane, we attend a very strange after-hours party at a…
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Tito on TNA
So, Tito is participating in what looks to become a long-running storyline on TNA. My thoughts….good? bad? Indifferent? … …Excellent! I first brought Tito backstage to WWE to meet Vince McMahon and good ‘ol JR roundabouts 2007, when the UFC was really just starting to take off. Vince, JR and crew were exceptionally…
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Enter The Hammer. And The Specimen.
While at UFC 13 in Augusta, I had met and begun to bond with Randy’s manager, the legendary Rico Chiapparelli. Rico’s would be one of the most important relationships I would form in the MMA world and would come to be characterized by a deep respect and genuine affinity for him. Shortly after the epic…
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Popping My UFC Cherry
Like many testosterone-driven males, the question “Who is the toughest man in the world?” intrigued me from the day I first picked up a comic book and first viewed pro wrestling. After all, as youngsters, weren’t The Green Lantern and Andre The Giant the real deals? C’mon. Weren’t they? I remain intrigued. By luck, in…
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The Beginning of Ultimate University, “The #1 Pro Wrestling School in the World”
November, 1996. Extreme University, California’ first-ever true Mixed Martial Arts gym, opens its doors on Avery Parkway in Mission Viejo. December, 1996. I get longtime friend and All Japan Women’s leading foreign star, Reggie Bennett, to agree to teach Pro Wrestling classes at EU. Paying homage to UFC –who later sues me for the “Ultimate…
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September, 1999, UPW at Mission Viejo High School
September, 1999, UPW at Mission Viejo High School In a fundraiser for the school’s student council and its wrestling team, we pull out all the stops. It’s the first time we’ll videotape vignettes in advance and project them onto big screens. The vignettes –or “pre-tapes” as they’re called in the industry—set-up stories, so that spectators…
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UPW at the Galaxy Theater
After a few successful shows at Extreme U, I get ambitious. I cold-call legendary rock and roll impresario Gary Folgner, the owner of equally legendary Orange County clubs The Coach House and The Galaxy Concert Theatre. After a conversation in which we share anecdotes about everything from my days booking Motley Crue and The Dead…
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The First UPW (Ultimate Pro Wrestling) Show
The First UPW Show The first UPW “show” ever is held at my gym, Extreme University, in Mission Viejo. The first match EVER wrestled on a UPW show is Psycho Matt Hall versus world class bodybuilder Aaron Baker. There it is for the record books. They’re so green, that throughout the course of the match,…
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Members Only
Welcome to the members only section for Been There Done That! Very soon we will be posting exclusive bonus material every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This material includes stories, anecdotes, and portions of the original manuscript that never made it into the book! Stay tuned for updates!
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Been There, Done That
Now that I’m just about done writing Been There, Done That, I feel free to read again, something I’ve badly missed over the past 2+ years (didn’t want to be “influenced” by other writers’ style). Have been devouring autobiographies, wanting to see where I’ve screwed up, what I’ve gotten right, and to “hear” how others’…
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My Philosophy (for what it’s worth): Wise Words
I’m oftentimes “accused” of the following: a. Having my head in the clouds b. Not knowing if I’m coming or going c. Being a dreamer d. Not giving a fu*k e. ALL OF THE ABOVE. Okay, fine then. I opt for e. ALL OF THE ABOVE. Here’s why… MY PHILOSOPHY (for what it’s worth): WHY I am HOW I am……
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Rick Bassman’s Photo’s
Weekly Photo: Hanging out at Muscle Beach, Venice with Savage, Mavrick, Horshu and their killer chihuahas.
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Just Do It
Hey Everyone! The following is a short excerpt from Chapter 2 of my upcoming Book “Been There, Done That.” The US Festival has inspired me. So much so, that when the Festival is announced for May of the following year, and now announces “theme” days – “New Wave Day,” “Heavy Metal Day,” “Country Day,” I…
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WHO’s the good, the bad, and the ugly of Pro-Wrestling & MMA
In my Book, “Been There, Done That,” there is a very deep section entitled “THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY of PRO WRESTLING and MIXED MARTIAL ARTS.” The sub-heading for this section is MARK (replace with correct first name here) “At least I admit to the fact that I’m a total Dick head” JONES (replace with correct…
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KNX Los Angeles Radio Interview with Rick Bassman
This morning on KNX Radio Los Angeles, I was able to get a few minutes to discuss “Been There Done That” Specifically, we discussed the current Kickstarter campaign and how we are trending right on schedule for the $50,000 goal to help me self publish by book. Its going to be down to the wire…
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One Man’s Quest to Tell/Sell His Memoir, “Been There Done That”
Author launches Kickstarter campaign in effort to share his remarkable story of survival with others LOS ANGELES (March 3, 2013) – Rick Bassman has lived eight lives as a Stage 4 Cancer survivor, homeless person, gunshot and stabbing victim, heroin and cocaine addict, criminal, and 5’4” “tough guy”/street fighter. Yet, despite all his travails, the…
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How to get lots of celebrities to do small parts in your movie
“Casting About” for a Celeb, or two twenty Do you watch movies like the amazing “Love, Actually”, or the horribly bad “Valentine’s Day” and ever wonder “How in the world do they get ALL of those celebrities to do such small parts?” In 1994, not long after leaving The Walt Disney Company, I was offered the opportunity…
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A Lung Cancer Survivor’s First Hand Experience
The Worst That Can Happen Can Lead to Your Best. A story about surviving cancer. Just last week, a good friend of mine received word that she’d been diagnosed with advanced Breast Cancer. I’ve since spent a good deal of time with her on the phone, doing all I can to “counsel” her; to practice empathy, sympathy…
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Triple H Saves The Day!
In 2000, Triple H was on fire as the hottest babyface in the business and my company, UPW was searing hot as pro wrestling’s leading independent promotion. UPW’s sold-out shows at our home base, The Galaxy Concert Theatre,” featured guests like then-WCW Champ Sting, ECW Champ Rob Van Dam, WWF Women’s Champ Ivory, Roddy…
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Big Daddy Gary Goodridge Takes an Airplane Spin
Gary “Big Daddy” Goodridge gets an airplane spin from Rick Bassman If you think you’re safe, you’re not! Just ask all around tough-guy/nice-guy “Big Daddy” Gary Goodridge. Famous for not only being one of the top arm wrestlers in the world, but also for his career in MMA and kickboxing. Defeating Paul Herrera in…
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My Love Letter to Ramone
GoGo and Ramone Two Sundays ago, I took Ramone and GoGo back to the VCA Animal Hospital in Big Bear, where we live. “Back,” because a couple of days earlier, I had brought my babies in for their annual physicals. Dr. D discovered a growth on Ramone’s left front shoulder that he didn’t like, and…
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I Like to Fight BIG Pro Wrestlers
My victims include several well know wrestlers like The Ultimate Warrior and Bubba Ray Dudley “Goldberg goes for a ride. Now…WHO’s next?” I like to “pick on” the big guys. One of my favorite things is to “shoot” under a guy when he’s not looking, hoist him up and onto to my shoulders in a…
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The Triple Date from Hell (The Congo), with Nathan Jones and Luke Gallows
Two pro-wrestling veterans and one movie star/wrestler run into danger, beautiful ladies, and some AK 47’s Kinshasa, the capital of the (far from) Democratic Republic of Congo, is NOT a place you want to go out in. Day or night. And especially night. Hell, after travelling the four corners of the globe, and seeing and…
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Romance and Dating | Poll for the Ladies Only! Help me write my story.
I’m home alone in the mountains tonight, working on a very tough section of my book, “Been There, Done That”. I’m on a part where a very real, very deep relationship, went awry. It began fast, got intense real quickly, and in ways that became off-the-charts romantic/scary/surreal…it ended…well…let me save that for my BOOK. Nonetheless,…
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Tank Abbott | How to get $11,000 from an Mixed Martial Arts Legend
Tank Abbott is considered by many, as one of the biggest, uneducated, ill-mannered cretins in the world of Pro Wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts. But that’s only because people don’t know him. His heart or his mind. Tank has an elephant tattooed on one of his calves. Because, as he’ll tell you, he doesn’t forget. Anything. Not…
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Disney’s Dark Side with Michael Eisner and a Mean Mickey Mouse
Working for Disney, a/k/a “That Mouse is one mean motherfuc*er!” After years as a concert promoter/wrestling impresario/God-knows-just-about-everything-under-the-sun, I was recruited for Disney by none other than Executive Vice President Art Levitt, right hand man to then Disney CEO Michael Eisner. Seems they had a property at Walt Disney World in Orlando called Pleasure Island, that…
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The Smashing Machine – Mark Kerr and Mark Coleman to the Rescue
The documentary, “The Smashing Machine,” has attained legendary status in the annals of MMA history. It chronicles the then-far-more-brutal sport we all know and love, and focuses on star Mark Kerr’s descent into drug addiction and attendant craziness (which blessedly, he has overcome – well, almost. Mark will always be a little nuts). (And…
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My Crush on Wix Pro Deborah Foreman
So, I’ve been “instructed” to write a blog about Hollywood. I indeed have a treasure chest full of salacious Hollywood stories, so I’m not sure this applies at all, but here goes… What happens when after years of worship-from-afar, you not only meet one of your idols, but actually become friends with him/her? For me, this has…
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Big Explanation and Apology
Hi All- So, I owe a big explanation and apology to many, and a BIGGER “THANKS!” to all. Ever since things started to get a bit dicey with my publisher, the amazing team that helps me with my social media has gone into overdrive, solely with the goal to build my connections. My thoughts…IF I…
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Guns N Roses’ Triumphant Tour of India. Produced by Mooz and…me!
This is a video from GnR’s show in Dehli, the final stop of their India tour which we just produced. I shot this on my iPhone off the monitor in the Television control room.
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My Mom Dies Suddenly and Tragically…
My Mom Dies Suddenly and Tragically. Causing my Dad to go to work on the road to pay the bills. Thereby leaving my Brother and I to our own devices. Thus, the Juvenile Delinquency years ensue. (Well –as much as Two Boys growing up as Upper-Middle Class Jews in the Valley can be Delinquents anyways). (and oh…
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I cannot remember a harder week. Ever.
I’m beyond exhausted, running on an average of 3 hours sleep per red-bull infused and scotch-laden nights. But it’s not just lack of rest. It’s EVERYTHING. Beyond stressed, in a time of my life when stress is behind me. Or at least, so I thought. Staving off a cold when I haven’t so much as…
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OFFICIAL GUNS N ROSES LIVE in MUMBAI VIDEO!!
We’ve caught all the action from GN’Rs SUNDAY EPIC SUNDAY Show! From fans running through the gates to get their spot in 1st row to the meet-n-greet with the band, celebs and — of course — GUNS N’ ROSES Blowing Our Minds!
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What Inspires Me
My friend, W Mitchell, suffered third degree burns over 65% of his body. He came back from that to become a multi-millionaire. But not before his burns resulted in his losing most of his fingers, and his facial features, including his lips. Yet if you were to meet him then, he would immediately stand tall,…
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Guns N Roses Live
One of the world’s most iconic bands are going to perform live in your city this December. Guns N’ Roses are widely hailed as the greatest hard rock band of all time. Their iconic songs, ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’, ‘November Rain’ and ‘Don’t Cry’ are some of the most well-known rock songs ever written. Guns…
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Wow!
Writing about my “plight” with my Publisher and my Agent has brought me such a big, positive response, that I’m truly, sincerely humbled. To all of took their time to write to me…thank you! I am writing back to each of you and look forward to continuing our correspondence. While I figure out…