Wrestler honored

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Academy in Hicksville.

He has received numerous accolades in his international pro wrestling career, including a MLW (Major League Wrestling) world tag-team championship and a two-time CZW (Combat Zone Wrestling) world champion.

In 2019 he signed a five-year deal with AEW, and has wrestled in numerous matches and venues throughout the world.

“The level of warmth I feel in this place is why I always say that Long Island is the most magical place in the world,” said Friedman. “Now I have the key to this great place where I grew up and spent my childhood in.”

Friedman was a standout athlete at Plainview-Old Bethpage, as a star on both the foot- ball and wrestling teams.

“When I come back here I just legitimately feel at ease. This place doesn’t just feel like home, it is home,” said Friedman.

In his charitable contributions to the community, Friedman is a big supporter of AEW Together, an outreach program which focuses on youth programs and services.

He has also led efforts in conjunction with the AHA to provide CPR training for the talent and staff members at AEW.

“We are proud of him, and his dedication to fostering a better future for our communities,” said Saladino. “His achievements are remarkable and exceedingly worthy of the Town of Oyster Bay’s highest commendation.”