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ATHLETE’S INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES June 27, 2009 Phoenix, Arizona 

    I was blessed to attend the 25th Annual Athlete's International Ministries Awards, Banquet & Auction at the beautiful Pointe Hilton at Tapatio Cliffs in Phoenix, AZ. Founders Larry & Wendy Kerychuk put together an outstanding evening of fellowship and worship. At my table was my old friends RDPW promoter David Rose, Tommy Drake, IZW promoter Navajo Warrior and IZW wrestlers Frenchy & Radford. Also in attendance was one of the young men I trained in Riverside, CA. in 2000, Johnny Starr. Great to see God working in his life. Many of my old friends were in attendance. Men like natural bodybuilder Lee Roupas, who just completed a great fitness book, Mike Kerychuk, brother of Larry, who took me on a 10 day missionary tour of India in 1998, former NY Jet & MN Viking Joe Jackson, Pastor Tommy Barnett & former Buffalo Bill, J.D. Hill. Receiving the NFL Athlete of the Year Award was Ray Lewis from the Baltimore Ravens. He as well as several other pro and amateur athletes shared their testimony about how God has shaped their lifes. Bruce Cooper, the father of Oakland Raider Marquis Cooper, who was lost in a tragic fishing accident on March 1, 2009, shared a emotional story of coming to terms with the loss of his 26 year old son. I was blessed to be at this great event. A.I.M. touches thousands of life's each year!

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"Big" Bill urges all true wrestling fans of the Lucha Libre style to
check out all shows promoted by Rocky Romano.  His FMLL shows
are loaded with a mix of legends from Mexico and the greats
from the Los Angeles area.  On August 21, 2004 Rocky brought in
Mil Mascaras, Super Porky, Satanico, Mascara Sagrada, El Cobarde, Canek,
Emilo Charles,Misterioso, Tinieblas Jr., El Fantasma, Mexican Minis, and over 2000 screaming fans that had a great evening of over 3 1/2 hours of wrestling.

In July, Rocky brought in El Hijo Del Santo, El Cobarde, and
Shocker.

For more info on Rocky's shows, go to www.fmll.net

Pictured below are two old friends of Bill's.  One is a long time fan
of Mexican wrestling.  The other one is the greatest wrestler
in the world!

       
        Comedian George Lopez                            EL Hijo Del Santo                                              Villano III

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On June 24, 2004, "Big" Bill attended a Lucha Va Voom wrestling event, 
promoted by Liz Fairbairn at the Mayan Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.
Over 1000 fans attended a great lucha style wrestling card.  On hand several
old friends of Bill's, including; Tinieblas Jr., Super Porky (Brazo DePlata),
Los Villanos IV and V, Los Chivos, Under Pressure, and Misterioso.  They
return on October 28th with more legends of Mexico!

   
                 Los Villanos IV & V                                    Los Chivos Kayam & Enigma De Oro

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On Saturday June 19, 2004, "Big" Bill attended an A.W.S. promoted show
by Bart Kapitzki at Frank and Son Collectibles/Arena in the City of Industry,CA.

The main event was two of Bill's old friends, Mil Mascaras and El Canek,
both legends of Mexican wrestling. Bill's other friends on hand were Super Boy,
Captain Oro, Piloto Suicida, B-Boy, Funky Billy Kim, Eric Matlock, Matt Sinister,
Rick Knox, Kurt Brown, KISS, Los Chivos, and Sean Stryker.  It was a sold out
show of 300 and a well promoted event.  A.W.S. hotline # is (714) 921-4662.

       
                     El Canek, Bill, Mil Mascaras                                                Captain Oro & Super Boy

                                           
                                                                  Dos Caras and El Sicodelico

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Athletes International Christian Conference

In Scottsdale, Arizona on June 27th thru the 30th, 2002. Athletes from all over the U.S. representing over a dozen sports came together to share testimonies and bond together in there love for Jesus Christ!  Professional wrestling was greatly represented by Sting, Animal & Hawk (Road Warriors), "Big" Bill Anderson, Tully Blanchard, "Superstar" Billy Graham, Ted DiBiase, Terry Taylor, Shawn Michaels, "Big Cat" Ernie Ladd, Dick Danger, Sun Warrior, Mando & Hector Guerrero, Nikita Koloff, and "Mr. Wrestling" Tim Woods.  Other prominent athletes attending were Chuck & Aaron Norris, former N.Y. Jet Mark Gasteneau, Rodeo Champion Rope Myers, World Wrist Wrestling Champion Bobby Hopkins, plus other world class athletes!
Athletes International was the brain child of Larry Kerychuk, a former Canadian Football star.  This was the 18th annual event.  Pastors, ministers, and Bishops from various churches around the U.S. were there to give motivational speeches and have prayer time with the athletes
It was a fun 4 days in the beautiful resort city of Scottsdale, but more important than that is we all got closer with the Lord!  God Bless all that attended!  You are in my prayers!

By,
"Big" Bill

       
             Superstar Billy Graham                               Ted DiBiase                                      Road Warriors

       
                    Chuck Norris                             Mr. Wrestling Tim Woods                            Tully Blanchard

       
               "Big Cat" Ernie Ladd                                    Sting                                                Nikita Koloff

       
   Sonny Ayon & Dick Danger           Shawn Michaels, Terry Taylor, Hector Guerrero

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On November 12th, 2002 "Big" Bill Anderson joined old friend "Rowdy"
 Roddy Piper at Hollywood Book & Poster Company for Roddy's 
signing of his new book: In The Pit With Piper.  Roddy and Bill 
worked on 2 T.V. and movie projects in the past!

Also attending were Roddy's book signing tour manager, 
Dave Penzer (a former WCW Ring Announcer), wrestling entrepreneur 
Johnny Legend, former WWF wrestler Steve Blackman, one of 
Hollywood's all time great stuntmen and toughest man in the
 world "Judo" Gene LeBell and his lovely wife Midge was also
 in attendance.  Plus the musical group, Foreign Object performed 
several songs dedicated to the "Rowdy" one!

Best Wishes to "Rowdy" Roddy Piper!

   
                      Dave Penzer                                                Johnny Legend

                                                            Foreign Object
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On October 5th & 6th, 2002 "Big" Bill took part  in the 
gigantic Hollywood Collectors & Celebrities Show in 
North Hollywood.  Joining Bill was Penny Marshall & 
Cindy Williams (Laverne & Shirley).  Maud Adams, 
Hugh O' Brien, James "Danno" MacArthur, Laine Kazan 
(My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Lyle Waggoner, Paul 
Peterson (Donna Reed Show), William Smith (Laredo), 
Stella Stevens, Bo Hopkins (Wild Bunch), Robert Pine 
(CHiPs), Greg Evigan (B.J. & The Bear), Brad Dourif 
(Child's Play), Vampira,Charlene Tilton (Dallas), and 
over 50 actors, directors, writers, and producers.

          
            Bill @ Autograph Table                          Cindy Williams                                           William Smith

           
                Lainie Kazan                                           Bo Hopkins                                                 Brad Dourif

                                 
                                50s Icon Vampira                                                                      Greg Evigan