Meet Wrestler Steve Corino at Knights Stadium
Published on June 6, 2013 under International League (IL1)
Charlotte Knights News Release
Fort Mill, SC - Steve Corino, a four-time professional wrestling heavyweight champion who gained his most notoriety during his stint with Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), will throw out a ceremonial first pitch and sign free autographs for fans at Knights Stadium on Thursday, June 13. Thursday's game also features another Thirsty Thursday ⢠with $2 beers and $1 sodas thanks to Hickory Tavern.
Gates open at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday as the Charlotte Knights return home to host the Columbus Clippers (Triple-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians) in game one of a four-game series. First pitch is set for 7:15 p.m.
Corino debuted for ECW in 1998 and worked his way up the company's ladder. He went on to win the ECW World Heavyweight Championship on November 5, 2000 at November to Remember by defeating Justin Credible, Sandman and champion Jerry Lynn in a Double Jeopardy match.
During his lengthy career, which began in 1994, Corino has also wrestled in NWA and also had a stint in TNA Impact Wrestling during the promotion's early years. On June 26, 2010, the Canadian-born wrestler was inducted into the Legends Pro Wrestling "Hall of Fame" by Jack Blaze in Wheeling, WV at the promotion's "LPW Rumble in the Valley" event.
Most recently, Corino has appeared for other wrestling companies, including Ring of Honor (ROH) and PWX Wrestling, which is based out of Charlotte, NC. Members of PWX Wrestling will also be on-hand for Thursday's event to pass out flyers for their upcoming shows. One lucky fan will win a pair of tickets to their show on June 29 at the Cabarrus Arena in Concord, NC.
Corino is the second wrestler to appear at Knights Stadium this season. The Knights welcomed Mickie James to the ballpark on Friday, April 12.
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