Former PCW Star Granted Entry Into The Unitied States
Jan 27, 2016 18:24:34 GMT -5
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Post by Andy D on Jan 27, 2016 18:24:34 GMT -5
Source: PinchofSalt.com
We’ve recently confirmed that wrestling star Andy D has been granted an American Visa again. The British National, full name Andrew Dee, was recently spotted leaving the US Embassy in London on Monday, prompting internet rumours he was headed back stateside to compete. Andy has previously worked in American wrestling organisations before, most notably in Pure Class Wrestling (PCW) and the now defunct North Atlantic Foundation of Wrestling (NAFW).
It was while working with PCW that Andy’s last visa expired at the end of 2014, although the exact nature of why it was unable to be renewed at the time still remains a mystery. As a result, Andy had to leave the US before being able to reapply for entry and stay into the country. How long he had to wait before he could reapply is also unclear.
We do know that in between times, Andy took up competing in the European Excellence Wrestling as a favour to long time friend and mentor Terry Aki, which saw him tour around the UK and North West Europe for the last 12 months. His contract with this organisation is thought to have recently ended giving further to rumours he’s now looking to get back to America for work.
However, it should be noted we’ve had confirmation that Andy has been granted a B2 visitor visa, which is used primarily for tourism. Previously he held a P1 Visa which allowed him to live and work as an Athlete and/or entertainer. Andy’s management has said that his forth coming trip is to “visit friends he made while living in America” and will not be for work.
While he is unable to start competing again in PCW (or any other American based wrestling organisation), an appearance on any show would still be possible, along with meetings for contract negotiations. It’s also possible, although unlikely, that Andy could compete in a match provided he had no monetary compensation for it. Give that B2 visas are generally valid for 90 days, then depending on when the Icemann Invitational will be held this year, Andy may be able to compete in the Last Chance Battle Royal this year (if the event is held in 2016 as it has the previous two).
We’ve reached out to Pure Class Wrestling Enterprises to see if any contact has, or will be, made when Andy enters the US on the possibility of a one off or ongoing appearances, but has had no response.
We’ll bring you more news when we get it.
We’ve recently confirmed that wrestling star Andy D has been granted an American Visa again. The British National, full name Andrew Dee, was recently spotted leaving the US Embassy in London on Monday, prompting internet rumours he was headed back stateside to compete. Andy has previously worked in American wrestling organisations before, most notably in Pure Class Wrestling (PCW) and the now defunct North Atlantic Foundation of Wrestling (NAFW).
It was while working with PCW that Andy’s last visa expired at the end of 2014, although the exact nature of why it was unable to be renewed at the time still remains a mystery. As a result, Andy had to leave the US before being able to reapply for entry and stay into the country. How long he had to wait before he could reapply is also unclear.
We do know that in between times, Andy took up competing in the European Excellence Wrestling as a favour to long time friend and mentor Terry Aki, which saw him tour around the UK and North West Europe for the last 12 months. His contract with this organisation is thought to have recently ended giving further to rumours he’s now looking to get back to America for work.
However, it should be noted we’ve had confirmation that Andy has been granted a B2 visitor visa, which is used primarily for tourism. Previously he held a P1 Visa which allowed him to live and work as an Athlete and/or entertainer. Andy’s management has said that his forth coming trip is to “visit friends he made while living in America” and will not be for work.
While he is unable to start competing again in PCW (or any other American based wrestling organisation), an appearance on any show would still be possible, along with meetings for contract negotiations. It’s also possible, although unlikely, that Andy could compete in a match provided he had no monetary compensation for it. Give that B2 visas are generally valid for 90 days, then depending on when the Icemann Invitational will be held this year, Andy may be able to compete in the Last Chance Battle Royal this year (if the event is held in 2016 as it has the previous two).
We’ve reached out to Pure Class Wrestling Enterprises to see if any contact has, or will be, made when Andy enters the US on the possibility of a one off or ongoing appearances, but has had no response.
We’ll bring you more news when we get it.
