In a carnival themed setting boasting fire eaters, sword swallowers and contortionists, the man of the hour will be ripped to shreds by some of the people who he calls his, “closest friends.” The Roast Master of the evening will be Brimstone’s long time friend Jose “Dawg” Castillo as well as a powerhouse celebrity roasting panel including: Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake (Celebrity Wrestling, WWE Legend), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Guns N’ Roses), Claire Unabia (America’s Next Top Model: Cycle 10), Dan Nelson (Anthrax), Darra “Like Dat” Boyd(VH1’s Flavor of Love & Charmed School), Dave “12 Pack” Amerman (VH1’s I Love NY, I Love Money & Daisy of Love),Jamie “Fury” Kovac (American Gladiators), Jose Hernandez, Jr. (HBO’s Oz, Law & Order, Fringe, etc.), Missy Hyatt (First Lady of Wrestling – WWE, WCW, ECW), & Nora Nolan (Comedian). Throughout the evening, specialty finger foods will be provided courtesy of Danny Gagnon (Top Chef) and served by a bevy of tattooed beauties (The Gypsy Queens) dressed to impress in fifties “pin-up” style attire. The dance floor won’t be empty with top notch celebrity DJ Bagel mixing the hottest sounds! Guests will have a sneak preview of the long awaited BrimWEAR clothing line courtesy of Good Tease!!!

This will all take place at the newly renovated “Bar Social” night club located on Long Island in New York. All avenues of the entertainment industry will be represented during this evening of food, drink & fun!

A large portion of the monies earned by sponsorships, donations and the sale of “The Brimstone Roast DVD” will be used as the catalyst for “The Brimstone Fund.” The fund will be utilized as a yearly college tuition scholarship for young men and women who are looking to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.

The evening will begin with our most eclectic list of celebrities walking the red carpet expressing their love, appreciation and candid roast-esque comments for Brimstone. Once the carpet concludes, the night will truly begin as the roasting festivities ensue!

VIP Guest List Includes: Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Guns N’ Roses), Dave “12 Pack” Amerman (VH1), “20 Pack” (VH1), AJ Pero (Twisted Sister), Alyse Jean Zwick (Miss Long Island), Anthony Forrest (Star Wars), Balls Mahoney (WWE), Bernard Purdie (World’s Most Recorded Drummer), Bret Michaels (Poison), Billy Garcia (Survivor), Billy Raum (The Breach), Bob Sabouni (Marvel Comics), Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake (WWE Legend), Chrisette Michele (Def Jam Recording Artist),Captain Lou Albano (WWE Legend), Cara Castronova (Female Golden Gloves), Carlos Jahsir (MTV’s Making the Band),Matt “Cheezy” Levy (VH1), Cheryl Bachman (Playboy), Frank The Entertainer (VH1), Tera Patrick (Adult Film Star), Claire Unabia (America’s Next Top Model), Dan Nelson (Anthrax), Darrelle Revis (NY Jets), Danny Doring (WWE), Darra “Like Dat” Boyd (VH1), Danny Schuler (Biohazard), Evan Seinfeld (Biohazard), David Weiss (1010 Wins / TV 55), Dawn Marie (WWE),Desi Sanchez (LatiNation), E6 (MTV’s G’s to Gents), Elisa DiStefano (News 12), Fingers (WBAB), Frank Bello (Anthrax), Scott Ian (Anthrax), Frank Lucas (American Gangster), Frank Lucas Jr., Gary Hudes (Councilman), Gedeon McKinney (American Idol), Ginuwine (R&B Artist), Mya (R&B Artist), Hanson (Multi Platinum Recording Artist), JJ Newman (NY Mets), Jamie “Fury” Kovac (American Gladiators), Jimmy Carfora (HBO Family Bonds), Joe Rock (WBAB), Joe Sernio (As The World Turns),John Cena Sr. (WWE), John Hamm (NY Dragons), Angel Estrada (NY Dragons), John Walker (NY Dragons), Johnny Chromatic (Sebastian Bach Band), Johnny Rodz (WWE Legend), Jon Heidenreich (WWE), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater),Brandi M. (VH1’s Rock of Love & Charm School), Johnny Kelly (Type-O-Negative), Jose Hernandez Jr (HBO’s Oz, Law & Order), Kate Murray (Politician), Joey Z (Life Of Agony), Sal Abruscato (Life of Agony), Kamal Ahmed (The Jerky Boys),Kevin Powell (Politician, Author), Kevin Thorn (WWE), Peter “Chewbacca” Mayhew (Star Wars), Kwame Jackson (The Apprentice), L*A*W (Amy Winehouse Band & George Clinton), Lunic Addison (My9), Marvita Washington (America’s Next Top Model), Atalya Slater (America’s Next Top Model), Metal Mike Chlasciak (Sebastian Bach Band, Halford), Michelle Imperato(TV10/55 News at Eleven), Mike Arnoldi (Bad News Bears), Mike Sillinger (NY Islanders), Missy Hyatt (WWE), Taylor Wayne(Adult Film Star), Nicole Allen (Broadway Actress), Pablo Escobar Jr., Samantha Cole (Singer & Model), Rece Steele (VH1 Miss Rap Supreme), Rhea (R&B Singer), Rob Deluca (Sebastian Bach Band), Rod Morganstein (Winger, Dixie Dregs),Tabitha Stevens (Adult Film Star), Romeo Roselli (WWE), Scott Putski (WWE), Scotty Schwartz (A Christmas Story), Ronald McDonald, George “Tailor Made” Weisgerber (VH1), Kwame “It” Jackson (VH1), Taimak Guarriello (The Last Dragon),Tattoo Tony (Celebrity Tattoo Artist), Indashio (MTV), Tom Westman (Survivor: Palau), Torrie Wilson (WWE), Vanessa Romanelli (VH1 A Shot at Love), Vince Carter (NBA), Bill Hall (MLB Brewers), Trevor Crowe (MLB Indians), Vinny Vella (The Sopranos), Missy Elliott, Nunzio (WWE), Jennifer Pinto (VH1’s Viva Hollywood), Tom Brandi (WWE), Chester Gregory(Broadway), Randy Jones (The Village People), Brandon Miree (NFL), Brittny Gastineau (Model / Socialite), Stacey McKenzie (Canadian Model & Actress), Brooke Hogan, Hulk Hogan, Freedom Williams (C+C Music Factory), Don Jamieson(Comedian), DJ Whiz (Kid n Play), Duff McKagan (Velvet Revolver), Fred Norris (The Howard Stern Show), and many more…

The evening also includes a special carnival style VIP dessert for celebrity guests, friends, and family. Bar Social is located at:1002 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, N.Y. 11553 Phone: (516) 489-8080. For additional information, sponsorships, media inquiries or to RSVP your celebrity clients, please contact by email: TheBrimstoneRoast@gmail.com. Attire will be casual chic.

Known as ‘Zap,’ Holitt was one of the more popular Gladiators over the six years she was a member of the cast. She also was the host of the Radiant Pro Women’s Strength Show.

Be sure to visit her official website, www.rayehollitt.com.

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UPCOMING GUESTS

July 21 – IFBB Figure Pro & Lingerie Football League player Heather Mae French

Being a personal friend of Gregg’s and having spoken to him about this appearance for months now, I had figured that – for the most part – he would be portrayed the way he has been in a number of other mainstream media outlets the past few years. For the first part of the story that held true. The reporter spoke to Chris Bell, director of “Bigger, Stronger, Faster” and – in a part that should have made the cutting room floor – a brief word or two from Dan Clark who played ‘Nitro,’ one of the original American Gladiators who has admitted to being a steroid user for 20 years. Clark admitted that he didn’t know Gregg personally but was at a loss to comprehend how he does not have any side effects from his extended use of anabolics and stated that Valenino was a “walking side effect.” This claim was totally refuted when ESPN put Valentino through a battery of medical tests and, according to the reporter, he is in overall good health. 

At one point during the story, the screen goes black and states, ‘One month later,’ and Valentino is again being interviewed and breaks down emotionally. This is due to the fact that he is estranged from his teenage son and that his daughter saw him on a school film talking about drug and steroid abuse. That was it for him and Valentino had an epiphany. 

The man who has always been connected to steroids does not want to talk about them any longer and feels that they are ruining the sport of bodybuilding. On camera he is seated in front of his computer at home and was writing his “Ramblin’ Freak” column for the June issue of Muscular Development magazine. This one would be different, he said, and didn’t care if people would consider him a sell-out for writing what he did. 

As soon as the segment ended, I called Gregg and to my surprise he was not watching it but rather out on the road somewhere in his car. He told me that he was “nervous” to watch it but wanted to make sure that it was done properly and in good taste, especially the parts about his children. 

For those of you that do not know Gregg and he is just a guy you read about in the magazines, he is the most down-to-earth and honest guy out there. His knowledge of the history of the sport of bodybuilding is vast and deep and he is far from just ” The Man Who’s Arms Exploded.” Being funny, witty and having street smarts are just a few of the traits that make him who he is. 

Gregg compared the way he feels now to a recovering alcoholic that never wants to see a bottle again. Although he has been talking about this for some time now with me, I was still surprised to see this side of him come out in the media. He may have made a name for himself due to steroids, but he is so much more than that and I for one feel that it is about time that everyone gets to see the ‘new Gregg,’ if you will, and not just the ones who know him away from the game. 

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