11 Facts About Rick Bassman

Richard David Bassman was born on November 20,1961 and is an American entrepreneur, producer, talent agent, and author.

Rick Bassman was born in Northridge, California to Jewish parents.

Rick Bassman attended Chaminade College Preparatory School, in Chatsworth, California.

Rick Bassman attended the University of California at Santa Barbara for one quarter, prior to dropping out to start his first business.

In 1985, Rick Bassman moved to Denver, Colorado, where he went to work for the Vannoy Talent Agency, then the state's leading talent agency.

Shortly thereafter, Vannoy closed its doors and Rick Bassman formed Celebrity Services, to provide representation to the region's leading professional and Olympics athletes.

Rick Bassman formed and was Division Head of the "Larger Than Life" Division of industry-leader CESD Talent Agency, representing Lou Ferrigno, Tito Ortiz, and Roddy Piper, among many others.

Rick Bassman is currently co-founder and partner in the Global Pro Wrestling Mission, which stages pro wrestling events in third world countries for the benefit of non-profits in those countries; and heads North American Business Development for MOOZ Entertainment, India's leading promoter, travelling there frequently and most recently with American rock bands Korn and Guns N' Roses.

In July 2013, Rick Bassman underwent a series of epidural injections to relieve chronic pain resulting from his years of involvement in the Mixed Martial Arts and Professional Wrestling professions.

Rick Bassman headlined UPW's 5th Anniversary Show at The Grove of Anaheim, defeating Pete Doyle for control of the company.

Rick Bassman is active in advocacy of the bully breeds and after an 18-month stint in Big Bear City, California, where he moved to write his autobiography, now lives in San Clemente, California, with his Staffordshire Terriers, Ramone and GoGo.