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Comic book fan, wrestler Leva perfect fit at comic cons; WWF Dream Team, Jesse Neal, Raven at Florida Supercon

Former TNA wrestler Jesse Neal and indie wrestler Leva participated in the Florida Supercon at the Miami Airport Convention Center.

Part of the Florida Supercon Championship Wrestling show, Neal faced ECW original Raven. Christina Von Eerie, another from TNA, battled Street Fighter’s Chun-Li (Leva) and the Baroness of GI Joe fame. Sub Zero, Scorpion, Mario, the Miami Zombie, Spider-Man and Joker were among the characters/wrestlers who also competed.

Leva’s background, likes and in-ring personas fit perfectly with the Supercon’s format. Neal’s look also meshed well with the event’s concept.

Leva and Neal, two young talents, answered some questions about their journey in the wrestling business. Leva, a comic books fan, showed photos of her various wrestling characters, some patterned after comic book heroes, as well as artwork created by friends.

Both are graduates of the Team 3D Academy, a wrestling school run by Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley in (Central Florida) Kissimmee.

Twitter: Jesse Neal: @TheJesseNeal

Bookings: Jesse Neal: bookjesseneal@gmail.com

Twitter: Leva: @wrestlingleva

Facebook: Leva: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leva-Bates-official-fb-page/126238500731016.

Jesse Neal: YouTube Interview at Florida Supercon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj1H9L5J22Y&feature=plcp.

Leva: Part 1: YouTube Interview at Florida Supercon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEFOibTuDnM&feature=plcp.

Leva: Part 2: YouTube Interview at Florida Supercon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8cX066uIGk&feature=plcp.

WWF legends Brutus the Barber Beefcake and Greg The Hammer Valentine, The Dream Team, appeared at the Florida Supercon. Raven and The Nasty Boys also attended during the four-day event.

Brutus The Barber Beefcake: Part 1: YouTube Interview at Florida Supercon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpllRtK3Jdk&feature=plcp.

Brutus The Barber Beefcake: Part 2: YouTube Interview at Florida Supercon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb8rI8py7B8&feature=plcp.

Prediction on The Dream Team: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdord7AdqK0&feature=plcp.

Fans: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnY3tQlPoqY&feature=plcp.

Based in Tampa, artist Scott Blair does incredible work, including many TNA Knockouts like Gail Kim, Sarita, Rosita, Traci Brooks, Daffney, Angelina Love and Velvet Sky and ring announcer Christy Hemme. He dazzled the crowd with his artwork, even creating pieces during the Florida Supercon.

Blair is a hit among the TNA Knockouts. Miss Tessmacher, the TNA Knockouts champ, is still waiting for her turn. He even did the cover art for the TNA Hardcore Homecoming DVD in 2005.

At a TNA show in Nashville, TNA President Dixie Carter saw his incredible work, and the rest is history.

Scott Blair: YouTube Interview at Florida Supercon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-i2idXgNjw&feature=plcp.

Scott Blair’s Art-Gail Kim: YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXiAjqkmKt8&feature=plcp.

Scott Blair’s Art-Christy Hemme: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaOD8IwQHmQ&feature=plcp.

Visit www.Scottblairart.com.

Based in Orlando, artist Michael Duron displayed many of his works, especially WWE divas and superstars at the Florida Supercon. He’s worked on caricatures of The Miz, Beth Phoenix, Natalya, Sheamus, Kelly Kelly, Zack Ryder, Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant and more.

Duron brought photos of himself with the WWE superstars and divas and the work he made for them. He said he is a friend of the Hart family.

Visit www.locoduck.com.

The 2013 Florida Supercon is July 4-7 at the Miami Airport Convention Center. Visit http://www.floridasupercon.com/.

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