It's hard to imagine hearing that someone has spent time in the wrestling ring for 44 years, but that is the case with Jason Knight. On Saturday, February 10th, you can get a chance to meet him when the Brothers Cuneo, in association with Cryptids and Paranormal Productions presents I Heart Horror Day Part 2 at VFW Post 4699, located at 575 Jernee Mill Road in Sayreville, New Jersey. Beginning at 11am and ending when the "Screams Die Down," this all ages event will have live music, horror and paranormal authors, artists, filmmakers, crafters, vendors, speakers and many more surprises. In addition, food will be available at the event, as well as raffles and giveaways.
Jason Knight has faced a "who's who of professional wrestling." While in the World Wrestling Federation, he shared the ring with the likes of Rick Martel, Ric Flair, The Nasty Boys, The Mountie, Skinner, The Beverly Brothers, The Berzerker, Lex Luger, Mr. Hughes and Bam Bam Bigelow. He basically was a trusted enhancement talent grappler. He came back for a World Wrestling Entertainment produced ECW Reunion event.
He was in Eastern Championship Wrestling, as well as when it became Extreme Championship Wrestling. He shared the ring in ECW with Mikey Whipwreck, Rockin' Rebel, Hack Meyers, J.T. Smith, Cactus Jack, Too Cold Scorpio, Konnan, Chris Chetti, The Blue Meanie, Tommy Dreamer, Jerry Lynn, Prodigy and The Sandman. He even tussled with female strongwoman Jazz. He was known to have tag-teamed with Ian Rotten, Dean Malenko and Justin Credible. Knight was also a manager for The Pitbulls, The Impact Players and The Eliminators.
Besides the previously mentioned organizations, he wrestled for Jersey All Pro Wrestling, Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, Memphis Wrestling, World Wrestling Organization, Defiant Pro Wrestling and World Xtreme Wrestling. He also runs Assault Championship Wrestling which according to his facebook page was relaunched in 2023. Knight is also known for having trained Mercedes Martinez and Velvet Sky.
This event is a benefit to raise money for The Deborah Heart and Lung Center of Browns Mills, New Jersey. Last year this event raised $6,000. Sunday, February 18th, is listed to be the inclement weather date. Among the many exciting live performers scheduled are Chuck Lambert, Josh Zuckerman, The Ancient Mariners, Kings Of Rock, Mikell's Plot and Who Killed Marilyn?. The event will be a good time for all and this was emphasized by Ol' Chumbucket of "Talk Like A Pirate Day" fame in a promotional video. And a bonafide pirate knows where there is a good time to be had!