A MOST IMPORTANT MONTH

Yes, I know I posted a piece a while back called "The Shame of Shameless Plugging", in which I wrote of how much I disliked continually having to tweet/text/write/message, and otherwise plug my upcoming projects. I felt like only a small per-centage of my followers really had any interest in what I did outside wrestling, and that these plugs were an infringement on their time.

Well, I've kind of gotten over that. I honestly love performing in these comedy venues, and the fact is, if I don't get the word out about these shows, there pretty much are no shows. It's sink or swim..or simply sit out life on the side of the pool. And, brother, I've decided I'm going to swim!

The next five weeks are among the most important of my non-wrestling life, and I hope those of you out there who have cared enough to watch me in the ring or read anything I've done, will follow or support me in another endeavor. Wrestling is always going to be my first true love, and I'm damn proud to be an representative of WWE, but in the next five weeks, I am going to be taking a dive into the deep end of the comedy pool; fully submerging myself in the two most important comedy festivals in the world - The Montreal "Just For Laughs" festival, where I'll be teaming up with the inimitable Brendon Burns (one of the smartest, funniest comics I've ever heard) for our "Good God Almighty" show, and  the Edinburgh "Fringe Fest" in Scotland. In building to these two huge festivals, I'll be doing a show in Ocala, Florida on July 12th, and then 5 big shows with Brendon Burns on Long Island and along the New Jersey shore from July 18-22.

Look, you just don't get invited to these festivals if you're not good. I wouldn't be putting myself out there if I didn't think I had a legit chance to make a dent in the comedy business. I believe that WWE will embrace what I do - they are bringing their cameras to my July 18 show at The Brokerage in Bellmore - and that these upcoming five weeks may lead to comedy shows for our troops in bases in the US and abroad, and a potential one-man-show for WWE. The leap from sports-entertainment to comedy and story-telling in not nearly as dramatic as some of you think it is. In addition, these festivals should lead to more shows in cities around the world; I've already got a February tour of Australia with Brendon Burns in the works, and a 2013 tour (or tours) of The UK and Ireland is a no-brainer, given the enthusiasm my 2011 and 2012 tours were met with.

For those of you within driving distance of any of these upcoming shows, I have only one request - try it, you'll like it. And for those out there whose interest in me dopes not extend outside the world of sports-entertainment...that's fine. When these plugs pop up, you can disreguard them, or choose to unfollow if you feel stongly enough about it. Un-following is just a click of a button away. But remember, you're just un-following me, not breaking up with me; no need to explain why you're not following. But I think the vast majority of people following me would like to see me do well in a pursuit I'm working hard on..and dong pretty well in. Thanks to all of you for your support.

Information for ALL of my upcoming comedy shows can be found in the EVENTS section of my website :    http://realmickfoley.com