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83-Year-Old WWE Hall of Famer Set for In-Ring Return

83-Year-Old WWE Hall of Famer Set for In-Ring Return

Summary

83-year-old WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Valiant is set to compete in a final wrestling match. The event titled "Boogie's Last Dance" is scheduled for April 25 at Buford High School Gymnasium in South Carolina.

Key Facts

  • Jimmy Valiant, also known as the Boogie Woogie Man, is returning for one last wrestling match at 83.
  • The event is called "Boogie's Last Dance" and will take place on April 25.
  • It will be held at Buford High School Gymnasium in Lancaster, South Carolina.
  • Valiant's wrestling career began in 1964.
  • He has wrestled in over 15,000 matches.
  • He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 1996.
  • Valiant has previously announced retirements but calls this his definitive farewell.
  • He traveled approximately 6 million miles for wrestling events over his career.

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