Pro Wrestler and Trump Villain Returns to his Roots To Promote Pittsburgh Wrestling

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After nearly a decade of captivating (and enraging) fans of Mexico's Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) with his Trump-spangled banner and going head-to-head with some of the best wrestlers in Japan, Sam Adonis has come back to the U.S. with his heart set on making wrestling great again in his hometown of Pittsburgh, PA.

Don't expect his hyper-patriotic Trump persona in the ring. Entertaining? Yes. But it's not the banner Adonis intends to carry as he hits the pro-wrestling circuit in the United States. Instead, he intends to renew his community's interest in pro wrestling with a new organization, WrestleRex.

"This is a local wrestling venture built right here at home by people who love wrestling and put their hearts into this," Adonis said. "I wanted to create a brand that doesn't matter who we use because people just know they're getting a quality product. It's something I really enjoy doing because it gives back to the city."

For pro-wrestling fans, Sam Adonis' community-centric, positive-vibes mentality might come as a surprise. Why? Because they've probably witnessed his villainous performances as a Trump zealot, acting out with "such a despicable character that he'd throw peanuts at someone with a peanut allergy." But Adonis says his formerly narcissistic, flag-waving persona appearing in Mexico's CMLL rings has since lost its novelty.

"It's something that people deal with every day. I don't want people to lose out on the magic of pro wrestling by focusing too much on politics."

Despite the polarized political climate at home in the U.S., Adonis is optimistic about creating positive change in his community and beyond through the transformative, emotional experiences offered by pro wrestling. Audiences may not get Trump. But they're going to get one heck of a show as Adonis reenters the ring in the U.S. market.

"I believe a lack of communication builds these barriers and walls between us," said Adonis. "People are generally good and kind, regardless of political affiliation. The media plays up the bad apples, but I've learned from my travels and from meeting people from all walks of life that people are much better than we give them credit for."

Eight years after leaving the WWE and subsequently wrestling around the world, Sam Adonis is back and ready to give American audiences a performance they will never forget.

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