I know. I'm a psychic and a writer of the paranormal so why pray-tell am I interviewing wrestlers? Paul Dale Roberts of HPI Paranormal told me he had a hot lead on a fantastic wrestling team and asked me to do the story. What girl would pass up that chance? I certainly wasn't going too. It's Halloween night and it feels like the perfect time to interview men and women in costume. My assistant Tamreen Crockett joins me to take extra notes. He caught all the details I didn't. His notes became a valuable tool in this article. Our meeting place is at their practice in Sacramento, California. The place "Supreme Pro Wrestling Training Academy," where they teach pro wrestling. At the moment I ha

To those unfamiliar with wresting, it’s a somewhat confusing sport. It’s a bunch of men acting really manly but with tan, smooth, hair-free thighs and chests that glisten with baby oil while fighting in neon spandex panties. WWE’s SmackDown at the Power Balance Pavilion on Tuesday was the first time I had ever been to a wrestling event. I knew there would be a storyline but was surprised by the length of it, the amount of "back story" each match contained. It was like a soap opera for 10-year-old boys.  And there were a lot of 10-year-olds there. A lot of families. Commercials for toys based on wrestlers aired between matches on a big screen, cotton candy was sold in each aisle and an an

The WWE came to Sacramento Tuesday night at Arco Arena with Smack Down. The show featured both newcomers to the wrestling scene and also welcomed back the Undertaker. Please see below for a photo essay.     Marc McLaughlin is a contributing photographer and writer for the Sacramento Press.

Monday Night Raw at ARCO Arena was quite the spectacle. Thousands of spectators lined up early to witness the event on a cool Monday night. Little kids were excited with anticipation and just couldn’t wait to get inside the arena. Whole families waited in line with some carrying home-made signs to show the cameras in case the cameras panned by where they sat. Signs were made in support of their favorite World Wrestling Entertainment Superstar. The concession stands were busy as were the specialty areas selling WWE merchandise. One of the most popular selling items was a full size replica of a WWE championship belt. There were many people walking around with the belt over one of their shou

Summertime is here and Sacramento is stepping up to the plate! Sounds like it's going to be a scorching weekend at upwards of 100 degrees but the music and entertainment events are equally as sizzling! With a nice mix of free and low cost things to do as well as a few splurges, June is going out with a jam packed weekend! Browse this list to find plenty of opportunities to laugh, feast & learn along with local talent & tons of live music. It's sure to keep you and yours entertained all weekend long... Thursday 6.25 Theatre: Hedwig and the Angry Inch -- $25 Where: Artisan Theatre (1901 Del Paso Blvd) When: 8pm (also showing Fri & Sat nights this week) Why: This is the last weekend to see