Shannon Rose sent along the following: Wrestling and Celebreality Star Matt Riviera Ready to “Old School” Opponent in Russellville Event (Russellville, AR) &ndash A
combination of professional wrestling and the bright lights of national TV stardom will descend on Russellville on September 12, as hometown boy-made good Matt Riviera headlines a special wrestling event that will benefit local charity. Mid-South Wrestling is putting on the card, dubbed “Russellmania,” which features celebreality star Riviera, a Russellville native, taking on TNA Superstar “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal. Riviera, who recently charmed and wowed audiences on VH1 while starring in one of the network’s reality shows, is a self-proclaimed “old school” wrestler and is chomping at the bit to show off his acclaimed skills in front of a hometown crowd. “It’s time to ‘old school’ these ‘new school’ pretenders,” Riviera said recently about his opponent, the colorful “Black Machismo” Jay Lethal. “And it will be even more fun to do so in front of my friends and family and fans,” Riviera added. “I’m true old school. Lethal’s a cheap imitation,” Riviera says of his match.
Riviera is not only a pro wrestling star and VH1 sensation he also produces movies and acts.