He was given a terminal diagnosis of lung cancer. They predicted he wouldn’t survive nine months. He is still here. He survived addiction, homelessness, lost more than one fortune, got another terminal diagnosis. Whatever the world has thrown at him, Rick Bassman has not only survived, but gone on to thrive. Rick has been a behind-the-scenes force in pro-wrestling and the entertainment industry. He launched the careers of many pro-wrestling celebrities such as John Cena, Sting, The Ultimate warrior and more. Rick also recruited Yogi into a brief and enjoyable foray into the pro-wrestling world that became one of the most memorable experiences of Yogi’s life. Rick joins Yogi to discuss the mindset and mental fortitude it took to overcome the many tribulations in his life, how giving back through various charitable works such as his pit-bull rescue, mentoring people through their cancer journeys, starting his #BeGood movement, and more are essential to having positive mindset.
Show Notes
Rick Bassman was born in Northridge, California. Rick had some major trials as a young man, chiefly being given a terminal cancer diagnosis. Rick was not expected to survive the year, but he did. Rick beat cancer and went on to pursue his dreams of being in the entertainment industry. Rick started Bassman Productions which created and organized various events, including concerts and shows with such bands as The Clash, The B52’s, The Go Go’s and more. While working for Disney, Rick won an Emmy for his work on the CBS special, Flash Back.
A life long fan of pro-wrestling, Rick dived into the industry by assembling a “dream team” of wrestlers called Power Team USA, which featured members who each embodied the USA in some way. Among the Alumni of Power Team USA were individuals such as Sting and Ultimate Warrior, who became some of the biggest, most recognizable names in pro-wrestling history. Rick’s pro-wrestling promotion, Ultimate Pro Wrestling, and wrestling school, Ultimate University, launched the careers of many of the top names in pro-wrestling, and was the top place for the major companies to scout and recruit talent. Rick has had his ups and downs in life, and is very open and honest about his journey.
Rick fell into the pitfalls of addiction and lost his fortune more than once. He survived another terminal diagnosis. At one point Rick was homeless and living in his car. He always found a way out though. Rick’s resilience and fortitude was continuously tested, and his many tribulations forged the character and strength of the man he is today. Currently Rick resides in the beautiful mountains of Maui with his pack of pit-bulls. He is an author, having published his memoir called Little Big Man. He is the host of the podcast Talking Tough, which dives into the toughest times of some of the strongest people in the world. Rick works with actress Linda Blair in bully breed rescue called Linda Blair’s Worldheart Foundation, and is an outspoken advocate for the breed. Rick started a movement called #BeGood, which he and some of the toughest men in the sports entertainment industry work to create a kinder world.
To follow or contact Rick use the links below:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickbassman https://www.facebook.com/groups/wewinnow
Twitter: @rick_bassman
Instagram: @rick_bassman @talkingtoughpodcast
For the Talking Tough Podcast: https://www.talking-tough.com
To get Rick’s book, Little Big Man, go to: http://rickbassman.com/book/
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