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The River City Wrestling Con is happening June 8th and 9th at
the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL Visit
rivercitywrestlingcon.com For more information and tickets.
I'm telling you right now brothers and sisters, this is
going to be the biggest and best River City Wrestling Con ever.
Guests scheduled to appear include The Icon, Sting, Trish
Stratus, Devon Dudley, Big Vito, Legrazzo, Lita, Booker T, The
Hardy Boys and so much more. But get this, it will also be
live wrestling action. Fishing Pro wrestling champion
Tiffany Nieves takes on Ruthie J We also have Scotty Sosa.
We also have the gold medalist herself, the suplex Queen
herself, Tiny Funnelly. She'll be in action once again
folks. World Golf Village St.
Augustine, FL June 8th and 9th The River City Wrestling Con
River City Wrestling con.com For ticket information, check it
out. That's right.
You're locked in. This is.
What we have? Here folks, to the only show
that matters, the Queen of the crop.
Duke loves wrestling. And there is no one that does it
better than your house. I have come here to chew bubble
gum and kick ass and. I'm all.
Out of bubble. This is the Don Big Vito
Lograsso and you're listening to Duke Loves Wrestling.
Brothers and sisters, you know the River City Wrestling Con
June 8th and 9th, not only the biggest pro wrestling convention
in all of Florida per capita, one of the most successful
wrestling conventions in the entire world.
And that is because you, the fans, let the folks know what
you need. And then the River City
Wrestling con, they make it happen.
And certainly our returning guest here, great friend of the
show, somebody who the River City Wrestling con had to make
him an offer he couldn't refuse. And he decided, you know
something, I'm not just going to show up for Saturday.
I'm going to be there for Sunday as well.
So without further ado, welcome back to Duke Loves Wrestling
ahead of his River City Wrestling Con debut, The Don Big
Vito Legrasso. How you doing there, Don?
Duke, I love you, but don't ever go against the family.
Don't ever tell them what you're thinking.
And most of all, sometimes you got to shish a little bit.
This is big Vita Lagrasso, the Don of Wrestling.
Duke, how are you today? How's everything?
How are all the people out there?
I know everybody's excited. I know everybody's looking
forward to this. River City Wrestlecon, the dawn
of wrestling. Big Vita Lagrasso here with his
good buddy, the Duke. Duke, what's going on?
Well, listen, you know, Vito, I, I got to tell you, Don, like you
said, you know, don't ever go against the family.
So that's why we're doing family friendly entertainment with the
River City Wrestling Con. So everybody's going to be
there. Of course, mom and dad, of
course you got the brothers and the sisters, you got Nana, you
got Pop pop. But I want to ask you, is it OK
if, if, if, if Uncle Tommy shows up?
Because I know he owes you a couple of bucks.
You know, when you're talking about Uncle Tommy, you know, he
showed up at the social club and he had this thing, a thing I
can't talk about right now, but a thing I can share with you
after the after this, you know, beautiful ceremony we're having
right now for the reintroduction of Big Beagle Grasso, that he's
back in wrestling, he's back in the business and he's got a lot
of great things going on. Of course.
We're going to talk about Uncle Tommy.
We're going to talk about Uncle Don.
We're going to talk about Uncle Bobby.
You want to talk about Uncle Nick, We're going to talk about
Uncle Joe. And of course, my great uncle
Lucky Luciano, which, of course, you know, goes without saying,
especially since, hey Duke, did you know I'm going to open up a
restaurant sandwich shop? Oh, really?
Yeah, but I can't talk about it right now.
We're in production. Members only.
Members only on that one. Listen, I, I got to tell you,
Beto, I am just over the moon with the fact that in 2024,
you're, you're traveling all over the place.
You're trending online. I was talking to a couple of
friends of ours from, you know, back home there and they let me
know they saw you on the billboards.
I mean, Jesus Christ, this is the resurgence of the dawn Big
Vito Lagrasso. How does that feel?
You know, it's, it's like a dream come true.
And it was a lot of hard work. And I know, you know, for
anybody who doesn't know, Duke and I have been friends for
quite some time and he's a family friend.
And we have, you know, confided in each other and talked about a
lot of different aspects of life.
And more than anything, me going back to the wrestling business
in this capacity with the buzz that's going on, like he said,
the billboards, the big shows, the introduction back, all the
social media buzz that we're getting is phenomenal.
It's something that you can definitely say forget about it.
It's something you you only dream about.
But if I was not in this position or things weren't going
good, you wouldn't hear a mouse in a church.
But everybody's talking about it.
Everybody knows about it, Big Vita Lograsso did.
Don is back with his good friend Duke of Wrestling.
Does it surprise you that the fans are are so passionate about
seeing you? I mean, legitimately, you're
being requested everywhere. Once we announce that you're
going to be at the River City Wrestling Con, they jumped
online. Oh, we can't wait to see you,
you look so great, yadda, yadda, yadda.
Does it surprise you that you that in 2024 the Don Big Viola
Grazo has this type of buzz? It doesn't surprise me, no.
You know why, Duke? Because social media, as good as
it can be, right? And as bad as it can be in this
case, it's a wonderful thing because people got to see my
full career where I started, where it is in the quarter mile
to the half mile to the three quarter mile.
And now we're in the final mile. And people appreciate all the
great things and great places I've been and the work I
accomplished in the wrestling industry.
And I don't think people got the full gist of my career until
now. And now that's why the buzz is
buzzing because they were like, I can't believe you did this,
this and this, and you wrestled through an era that we all dream
about and everybody wants to have again, Duke, it's a
definitely positive thing and it's a blessed thing.
What are your thoughts on it? I think it's just tremendous.
You know, like you said, you know, we, we've been friends for
a while here and I know your journey.
I know the challenges you've been through.
I know the sacrifices you and your family have made.
I know you get up early every day, you hit the gym, you're
eating your egg whites. I know that you put yourself
through so much to stay ready. I know that you're somebody who
dedicates so much time to helping others.
I know that you're somebody who takes care of your lovely wife,
Noel. It's just incredible to see that
you're finally getting your flowers and on such a a large
scale again. You were, you were a a hot
trending topic, you know, and it, and it just, it blows my
mind, man. And, and all your peers, you
know, all your peers in wrestling who are seeing you as
you're out and about. They're all talking about how
great you look and not just in the ring, which you're
definitely making it happen in the ring, but even outside the
ring, just the way that you're moving well and, and clearly
you're in great shape, some of the best shape of your life.
Your skin is clear. It's just like, Jesus Christ,
look at this guy, you know what I mean?
It's really a special thing to see Vito and that's why I'm so
excited about the River City Wrestling Con, because the fact
that you're going to be there both days, that means that
everyone will get a chance to see the dawn.
I'm looking forward to it. And you know, and I appreciate
the compliment about the hard work.
You know, the one thing about being a pro, that's something I
learned a long time ago is you have to put the work in and
nothing comes to you and nobody's going to ring your
phone just because you're somebody, somebody's cousin or
you're somebody or somebody's son or daughter.
You know, it doesn't matter if you're the president of the
United States and I'm your son and you say, hey, I might give
my son a job. It doesn't work like that.
It's just like in your industry, in the in the social media
world, unless you're putting the time in and you're going out to
get the great interviews and do the podcast and put together a
social media that Duke, I know you're over, you know a million
people and then have me on your show, which is a great honor.
So I could explode with you. It's tremendous.
And Duke, I got to tell you, hard work pays off.
You know it, I know it. And that's what I want to share
with the world. That hard work is where it's at.
And that's what I've been doing my whole career.
It's just now that people are realizing all the hard work is
coming to the table and we're all having a glass of sangria to
celebrate it. You know, one of the things
folks about Vito is the fact that, yeah, if he has to get in
that ring and make things happen, then that's certainly
what he's going to do. If he has to put somebody in the
in the the big garbage receptacle.
And that's something that he's got to do.
But I will say this, the kids love the Don Big Vito Legrazzo.
They love him, especially the babies.
There is something about this man's spirit that they sense.
They know they're safe. They latch onto them.
It's funny, you were out to dinner with a couple of folks,
including Gene Snitzky and a few other folks there.
And I'm looking at the photos. This is, this is literally just
a couple weeks ago there. And there's a baby at the table.
And sure enough, she's sitting there with you, you're feeding
her bread, you're her buddy. You know what I mean?
Not everybody at the table. She latched on to you.
Talk to me about that. Talk to me about the kids and
and how they just take to you so instantly.
You know, kids are are are a great thing in life and I know
everybody there is is around kids, but kids are special
because kids sense good people. They see souls.
If you're a, if you believe in ghosts or spirits or good
things, and I mean positive things, right?
Kids can see the people in their lives who passed away, like
people could see their grandparents who recently passed
away, or they could see people who are there who are their
spirits. And spirits go to children and
the children can see spirits. But children know good people
and they cling to good people. They hold out a hand, they smile
at you. There's so many babies out there
who I get to see in supermarkets or shows or out places where I
go and they cling to me, brand new babies and all my and they
tell me, oh, my baby doesn't want to be around them.
I say suck. Do you mind if I hold your baby
and the baby's grabbing onto my shirt and I become good buddies.
You know how many good buddies I have in the two 3-4 and five
year old section where they'll come to my house, we'll go
golfing, I'll take them, throw golf balls in the lake or we'll
go riding around or I'll hold them.
Kids know good people. And when you're a good soul,
I've been told this many times, Vito, you're a good soul.
And that's the blessing for me is know that kids love me.
And that's the true meaning of love in the world.
It's it's different than a man and a woman, but kids bring out
the joy in you and that's what we see every day.
So what are you waiting for? Everybody listening right there.
I'm telling you right now, June 8th and 9th, the World Golf
Village, St. Augustine, FL, that Don himself,
Big Vito Legrazzo, he's going to be there with a bunch of friend
of ours and they're going to have a good time.
I'm telling you, there's going to be some live wrestling
matches going on. But more importantly, Vito is
bringing photos from different parts of his career.
All right, So he'll be able to, you'll be able to get the
autographs there. But even more special, a little
birdie told me that you're going to be bringing a couple of
exclusive photos of your lovely wife Noel.
Is that true? Yes, I am.
Noel is going to have photos for sale there and I know a lot of
people online have requested them, so that's why I'm bringing
him to the Wrestlecon. Unfortunately, Noel is not able
to travel at this time, but she's been behind the scenes,
she's been working the tail off, she's been making everything
happen and I greatly appreciate it.
She also works with Duke doing the social media and any time
that she he needs information, when she needs information, I
know they talk and they get work done.
And it's good to know that I have good friends in the
business like Duke and, you know, my best friend, my wife,
helping me to achieve my goal to be back on top in the wrestling
business. I love it.
Listen, he is the Don.
I am the Duke River City wrestling con June 8th and 9th.
You folks got to be there. More importantly though, Vito,
after the con, what comes next? Everyone's been buzzing about it
everyone's been asking about it. I got to ask you, let's see if
we can get an exclusive out of you here.
If the WWE calls you, what are you going to say?
Invite me down to the Performance Center or your
office. Let's talk.
Let's make an offer that both of us can't refuse and let's sign
it and get going. Because I'd be, I'd, I'd, I'd
really love that to finish my career, you know, back where I
started at the WWE, the WWF, because people, that's where I
started from. But you know what, guys?
I'm open for business. There's no offer that I can't
refuse. There's always an offer I can
refuse. But you know, in this sense,
let's do business. Let's do business indeed.
What's the best way everybody can get in touch with you and
keep up with you? And especially anybody who wants
to do business, they can do business with you.
Guys, you can go to bigveto@bigveto.com, you can
e-mail me there. You can go to all my social
media at the big Veto brand. I have a website, the Big Veto
brand. I'm sure Duke could put all the,
all the cherries on the cake on this one because he's the social
media guru. But guys, all my social media
outlets, you know, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, you
know, and you know what? I even got an Amazon account, of
course an indifferent name, but I can't tell you the name
because you know it's a secret. Can't talk about it, can't talk
about it. That's a Vito.
It's always a pleasure to have you on.
Duke loves wrestling. And remember guys, you pissed me
off. There's always a trash can with
your name on it in Staten Island.
The River City Wrestling Con is happening June 8th and 9th at
the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL Visit
rivercitywrestlingcon.com For more information and tickets.
I'm telling you right now brothers and sisters, this is
going to be the biggest and best River City Wrestling Con ever.
Guests scheduled to appear include the Icon, Sting, Trish
Stratus, Devon Dudley, Big Vito, Legrazzo, Lita, Booker T, the
Hardy Boys and so much more. But get this, it will also be
live wrestling action. Fishing pro wrestling champion
Tiffany Nieves takes on Ruthie J.
We also have Scotty Sosa. We also have the gold medalist
herself, the suplex queen herself, Tiny Funnelly.
She'll be in action once again, folks.
World Golf Village, St. Augustine, FL June 8th and 9th
The River City Wrestling Con River City Wrestling con.com for
ticket information. Check it out.
That's right, till next time, be kind to yourselves and be kind
to others. Take it away, Tony Shivani.
Mr. Tony Shivani and we're definitely out of time.
On Duke Love. Wrestling.