A Day For (Eric) Priest

Pro wrestler Eric Priest (Mike Boehne) died after he was involved in a motorcycle accident. Priest, 50, left behind a a wrestling legacy, a legion of fans and a son.

When news started to spread on social media, there was an outpouring of emotions. Priest wasn't just a wrestler, he was a mentor, brother, colleague, friend and more. His passing hit hard.

The wrestling community has come together to create A Day For Priest, a benefit wrestling show with all proceeds going to his son, Max. A Day For Priest takes place Sunday, July 27, at the West Chicago American Legion.

I interviewed independent wrestling mainstay Nick Headford to get the background and all the info on Priest and this benefit show. Understandably, Headford got emotional several times, which speaks of the respect he had for Priest. Headford is also quick to pint out all who pitched in to make A Day For Priest a reality.

A Day For Priest will be an especially emotional day for all. Many wrestlers from all over will be on the card or in attendance. There will be many great wrestling matches, fantastic raffle prizes and more.

Check out A Day For Priest for more info and updates. I know I'll see a lot of friends there and I hope to see many new faces, too. RIP Eric Priest