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The official lineup for this year's gathering, being held in Atlanta for the first time, will see Roddy Piper, Rob Van Dam, Ole Anderson, The Assassin, Mr. Wrestling II, Steve O, Ted Dibiase, "Doctor D" David Schultz, Tony Atlas, Killer Tim Brooks, The Masked Superstar, Dory Funk Jr., Terry Funk, Eddie Mansfield, Tommy Rich, Nick Bockwinkel,Harley Race, Joyce Grable, Judy Martin, Leilani Kai, Thunderbolt Patterson,Ron Simmons, Gypsy Joe, Stan Hansen, Teddy Long, Ron Garvin, Ron Bass, Buddy Colt, Scrappy McGowan, Moondog Rex, Tully Blanchard, Greg Valentine, Big Mama, Lars Anderson, Ivan Koloff, James J. Dillon, The Mongolian Stomper, Jimmy Snuka, Austin Idol, Pat Rose and Randy Rose, Joe Pedicino, Bonnie Blackstone and Bill Apter appearing.
Piper and Valentine will be appearing together as part of a special photo opportunity for fans to pose between them while wearing the Starrcade '83 dog collar and chain. Piper will also being doing photos on a recreation of the Piper's Pit set, which looks tremendous.
Some of the events scheduled for the weekend:
*Q&A Sessions with Stan Hansen, The Masked Superstar, Eddie Mansfield and David Schultz.
*Roddy Piper will be doing his stand-up routine with a few special guests, including Greg Valentine.
*The annual NWA Legends Hall of Heroes banquet, honoring Masked Superstar, Ron Garvin, Ted Turner, The Assassins and posthumously, Gordon Solie, Ray Stevens and Sir Oliver Humperdink. The Heroes event is one of the classiest nights of the year for professional wrestling, period. JJ Dillon will preside over the event.
*There will be an official release for the Stan Hansen autobiography.
*Joe Pedicino and Bonnie Blackstone will be the official hosts for the weekend with plans to feature highlights from the convention online.
*There will be live wrestling bouts (buses will be taking convention goers to the event) featuring Colt Cabana, Adam Pearce and many, many more.
*Beyond the aforementioned, there are a slew of vendor guests, ranging from Luke Gallows to Pampero Firpo and everyone in between.
For full details on how you can attend the convention, which is one of my personal favorites annually, visit www.NWALegends.com.
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