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Eric Pleska





Eric Pleska is an author, musician, entertainment promoter, and creator from White Plains, NY.

He has written over one dozen books, founded the sports entertainment promotions Pro Wrestling Syndicate and Bombshells Wrestling, and has released several albums of original music with bands including Later Never Comes and Bed Of Nailz.

During his career, Eric has organized several hundred concerts in New York City, ranging from local to national acts at numerous venues.

Pro Wrestling Syndicate (PWS) produced approximately 75 live professional wrestling events in NJ/NY/CT, with audiences often exceeding 1,500 patrons. Additionally, PWS produced a weekly hour-long television program aired in metro NY on WLNY and other cities on various cable affiliates, a weekly web series, and a slew of original merchandise, including DVDs, t-shirts, and an energy drink.

Along with Brent Kay, Eric co-created Ghoul Pop Gang soft drinks and the comedic sports entertainment video series BABES Volleyball. The pair also produced approximately a dozen commercials for their unique products, which have aired on various cable stations throughout the metro New York market.



2020s



Creative Projects





WRITING

Wrote eight nonfiction books, available from multiple distribution channels including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and numerous New York libraries.


Released the P.T. Barnum annotated book series.


Contributed to actress Diane Franklin's Better Off Dead book


Invited to appear on numerous podcasts and host several Author Talks at Westchester County, NY libraries.



MUSIC

Released multiple albums of original music with his old bands 43 Bob, Bed Of Nailz, and Later Never Comes on multiple distribution channels including iTunes, Spotify and Pandora.


BUSINESS VENTURES

Along with Brent Kay, created and released the craft soda brand Ghoul Pop Gang. The brand's three varieties of bottled beverages are available direct-to-consumer and at several retail locations in Westchester County, NY.


Launched the direct-to-consumer necktie online shop,Tie-Hard


TELEVISION

Sold props & wardrobe items to prop-masters from numerous well-known productions including ABC's The Goldbergs, CBS' Young Sheldon, Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Netflix hits GLOW and Stranger Things.


Asked to appear on History Channel's Ghost Brothers


Interviewed several times on ABC news affiliate WNEP



MISC

Served as mayor of a community in Livingston County, MI


Became an ordained minister


Provided historical artifacts to The Gettysburg Museum in PA



2010s





Eric booked, produced ,and directed nearly 100 live Pro Wrestling Syndicate events in NY and NJ, achieving individual attendance highs of nearly 2,500 paying fans in addition to handling talent booking, travel & lodging booking, staff coordination, customer service, advertising, including the production and placement of several dozen television commercials, social media management, and web design.



Created original PWS merchandise, including DVDs, apparel, and an energy drink.


Created and produced ten live Bombshells Women's Wrestling events in NJ, directed several live internet pay-per-view events, and created various merchandise.


Hosted numerous former WWE & WCW talent at various autograph conventions in NJ


Wrote the nonfiction book Buckout Road, which became source material for a full-length motion picture starring Danny Glover.



Provided props and wardrobe for several television programs, including productions on ABC and Netflix.



Along with Brent Kay, created, directed, and produced two short episodic seasons of the comedic sports entertainment video series BABES Volleyball, in addition to creating various merchandise, booking and coordinating talent, script writing, securing filming permits, and leasing footage to numerous outlets.




Along with Brent Kay, produced and directed several television commercials for original (and usually absurd) products and achieved ad placement on numerous television stations, including Discovery, MTV, Nick, Travel, and USA.



Appeared as an on-air guest on several podcasts and XM-Radio programs and interviewed for printed media, including Myths and Mysteries of New York and Westchester Magazine.


2000s




Created the independent wrestling promotion Pro Wrestling Syndicate. Directed and produced live wrestling events in NY, NJ, and CT, with attendance highs of nearly 500 paying fans. Handled the booking of all talent, advertising, customer service, social media management, web design, and sales.


Booked over 300 live music events throughout metro New York, including Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, Westchester County, Rockland County's Palisades Mall, and multiple venues in New Jersey. Worked directly with over 1,000 musical artists ranging from local to national acts, various venues and staff, and handled all marketing and advertisements.


Booking agent for several professional wrestlers and music artists ranging from local to national acts.


Produced 52 hours of FM college radio on WCWP.


Released several albums of original music with the punk band Later Never Comes and the hardcore band Bed Of Nailz, and handled the booking of live performances and merchandise.

Interviewed several times on News 12 Westchester and for various print articles for publications including The Village Voice, Steppin Out, New York Post, and NY Daily News.


1990s




Produced and directed 26 hours of local cable television in White Plains, NY

Wrote 36 issues of the fanzine T.A.P.O.U.T. which included interviews with national musical acts, UFC fighters, professional wrestlers, and television actors.
Booked and Produced numerous live concerts in Westchester County, NY.


Released several albums and music videos while performing with numerous musical acts.




Eric Pleska