NBC10 Phildelphia celebrates a legendary pro wrestling journalist.
Just days before WrestleMania 40, the news outlet profiled a Philadelphia resident and pro wrestling journalist in Bill Apter. NBC10 was able to show off Apter's room of wrestling memorabilia while interviewing him about his job and the nature of professional wrestling.
Apter is known for his work with Pro Wrestling Illustrated, 1Wrestling.com, and SportsKeeda.
Bill “Wonderful Willy” Apter has been a wrestling journalist for over half a century. He takes us through 50 years of collected wrestling memorabilia and tells us about the excitement and passion that he feels along with his job. @K_Hua has his story. https://t.co/IS1s8InwIx
— NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) April 2, 2024
This story comes just days before WWE WrestleMania 40, which will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This will be the first premium live event that WWE has held in Philadelphia since Extreme Rules in October 2022.
Fans can check out the lineup for both nights of WrestleMania 40 by visiting Fightful's events section. Fightful will have full coverage of the both nights of the event as it airs.