A&E’s Storage Wars: Texas spawns as the first spin-off of this very successful storage auctions reality TV franchise. New series set to debut December 6, 2011.
Premise: The show follows a group of storage auction buyers as they travel throughout the BIG Lone Star state.
Auctioneer Walt Cade
Graduate of the prestigious Texas Auction Academy, Walt conducts over 300 auctions per year in the Southern US and Caribbean. Known for his Texas style attire: cowboy hat, big belt buckle, boots, and customized shirts. His catch phrases: “Hammer Up!” and “Until next time, Hammer Down!”
Lesa Lewis – “The Boss”
Raspy voice with a sharp-edge personality, she began buying storage units in 2006. Lesa may not have deep pockets, but her catch phrase “Bring It!” makes it apparent she’s not afraid to play with the big boys. Lesa owns Again and Again Resale in Crockett, Texas. Her tough-as-nails exterior matches her Hell’s Angel inner soul; you do not want to get in her way.
Jerry Simpson
Employee and friend of Lesa since 2008. He keeps her grounded as she keeps him busy hauling merchandise out of the lockers. Jerry quick to complain about many things but he knows not to undermine Lesa’s authority.
Victor Rjesnjansky – “The Outsider”
Born and bred New Yorker left the Big Apple to relocate to Tyler, Texas. He owns a consignment store and holds estate sales. Victor talks a big game and dresses more cosmopolitan than casual. He’s charming, well-built, and not afraid to let you know he’s good-looking.
Ricky Smith & Clinton “Bubba” Smith – “The Rangers”
Ricky and Bubba (nephew of Ricky) own and operate a warehouse in Lampass, Texas. Ricky the veteran auction hunter with about 40 years of experience. He’s difficult to understand as he speaks backwoods country talk. But Ricky makes it perfectly clear when he’s up to buy a locker. Bubba under his tutelage helps with the grunt work as well as with his knowledge of electronics. Both are country boys with deep pockets.
Morris “Moe” Prigoff – “The Doc”
Foot doctor turned auction hunter, but he’s not ready to give up his practice to hunt for treasures. Moe has been collecting modern furniture and antiques for over 30 years and owns an exclusive antique gallery. Don’t take him seriously, because he doesn’t. He’s an eccentric dresser and his sneakers are out of this world.
Will the spin-off capture the attention and ratings as the original Storage Wars? Time will tell but one thing is for sure, everything they do in Texas is BIG, so expect big lockers, big arguments, and big dramas!
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