EWF Presents Vendetta III: Halloween Madness on October 30th!

27 10 2009

 

 

Vendetta III: Halloween Madness

Source: EmpireWrestlingfederation.com

 

 

Looking for a safe, fun, place to bring the kids this Halloween? Want to try something new? Do you like wrestling? Well, you’re in luck, as Empire Wrestling Federation presents Vendetta III: Halloween Madness! Friday, October 30th, EWF will bring a ghoulish good time that is fun for the whole family. Kids of all ages can come in costume for a contest, with great prizes. Also, fans are encouraged to enter the 50/50 raffle, where they can also win prizes! Plus, fans can take in the always exciting action of the EWF! It’s a Win/Win situation!

It is an evening of grudge matches in the Knights of Columbus Hall in Covina, CA. The main event will see two of EWF’s greatest going one on one for the EWF World title! Ryan Taylor and Brandon Gatson nearly tore the roof off of the place at Anarchy ‘09 and battled to a draw when both men were unable to get to their feet before the ten count. Of course, Ryan Taylor saw things differently. He was convinced that the referee was involved in some shady officiating and insists that he was clearly on his feet before the ten count. All complaints aside, the referee’s decision will stand and the two will once again vie for the title in an ever intensifying game of one-upmanship. With no clear winner in their last encounter, who will emerge victorious when the dust settles at Vendetta III? This match will be a can’t miss encounter for sure!

In another grudge match, K.O.S. member Brandon “Pinnacle of Perfection” Parker will attempt to capture the cruiserweight title by beating rival Chris Kadillak. They say “third time’s a charm” and perhaps this philosophy will hold true for the young challenger. In their first title bout, Parker showed determination in droves and nearly won. In their second battle, Kadillak got himself disqualified when he used Mondo Vega’s crutch against members of The K.O.S. Parker is surely upset about winning the match but not the title. This time around, the match will be contested under 2/3 falls rules, hopefully eliminating the effectiveness of weapons on the outcome. Will the new stipulation work in favor of the cocky young challenger, or will Chris Kadillak keep the gold he worked so hard to win?

Also, a new rivalry will be furthered as “Sexy” Sonny Samson will take on Extreme Loco. What started as a rivalry between EWA champion Scorpio Sky and former friend Human Tornado has turned into so much more. First, Tornado enlisted the help of the mysterious Ali Bumaye to take out Sky. Then, after a matchup between Bumaye and Sky, Extreme Loco interjected himself, allowing the beaten Bumaye to escape, his mask and dignity intact. What followed was a tag match between the team of Human Tornado and new ally Extreme Loco against Scorpio Sky and a partner of his choosing. Up until that point, Sky seemingly had no allies with the odds being stacked against him. But at Anarchy ‘09, Sonny Samson returned to aid the EWA champion. The two showed excellent teamwork and heart, but in the end, the team of Human Tornado and Extreme Loco proved to be too much for them. So now, at Vendetta III, Sonny Samson will get a chance at redemption as he takes on Loco in a singles match. With this being both men’s return to singles action after a long absence, which man will have the advantage? Will either man have allies watching his back? Who will win?

In other action, there will be two second round matches for the Inland Title series. First, Tim Lovato will take on Terex. Terex picked up a win against Freddie Bravo in round 1, while Lovato lost to SoCal Crazy. Surely the young and hungry K.O.S. member will be looking to prove himself against the much larger Terex. Terex, however, will be eager to continue his winning streak. Can Tim Lovato overcome seemingly insurmountable odds and even his win/loss columns? Or will Terex once again flatten the competition?

Finally, Freddie Bravo will wrestle SoCal Crazy for the second Inland Title Series matchup. These two faced off before the Inland Title battle royal with Bravo picking up the win over newcomer Crazy. Surely, Freddie will be looking to make it a nightmare on Vincent Street for SoCal Crazy and pick up the win. Will SoCal be able to rally his local fans and make it 2-0?

All of these questions will be answered and more on October 30th, as EWF presents Vendetta III: Halloween Madness at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Covina, CA! The show starts at 8PM. For More information, visit empirewrestlingfederation.com and if you can’t make it, check out the live results at placewithfriends.com!





AWS Presents Halloween Slaughterhouse this Friday!

21 10 2009

This Friday, Bart Kapitzke’s Alternative Wrestling Show presents: Halloween Slaughterhouse! Witness a ghoulish good time as AWS features a double main event, with both matches taking place in a steel cage!

AWS World Champion Johnny Paradise will defend his title in a three way dance with haunted hoedown partners Scorpio Sky and Scott Lost. Both challengers are former champions. Paradise won the title from Scott Lost and Lost is looking to take back what he once held. Three men will enter the cage and only one will leave, but what condition will he be in after what will no doubt be a brutal match?

In another grudge match, new Women’s champion Christina Von Eerie will take on former champion Candice LeRae. These two have battled numerous times, but things could get scary with a steel cage involved. Which woman will leave the cage with the title around her waist?

Also, Human Tornado promises to blow away the competition in yet another grudge match against AWS Lightweight champion, “Pretty” Peter Avalon. These two have taken each other to the limit time and time again. Tornado has been relentless in his assault in pursuit of the Lightweight title. Will this be the night he finally wins it?

All of these questions will be answered, along with four other matches, including a tag team title match, on Friday, October 23rd! The doors open at 7PM and the show starts at 8PM. The show will take place at the AWS Wrestling Store and Outdoor Arena in Rowland Heights. Bring a friend for a spooky good time! For more information, visit www.alternativewrestlingshow.com.





Anarchy ‘09 Tonight in Covina, CA!

16 10 2009

Originally posted at EmpireWrestlingFederation.com; written by me:

Anarchy in the U.K.? How about some Anarchy in Covina, CA! On October 16th, Empire Wrestling Federation presents Anarchy ‘09: A Challenger Emerges!

It seems things have not resolved in the battle between Scorpio Sky and partners Human Tornado and Ali Bumaye. In fact, things have gotten worse for the EWA champion. At October Onslaught, Scorpio Sky faced Ali Bumaye in a title vs. mask match. Sky won the match and as a result, Bumaye was supposed to unmask. It would have worked, if it wasn’t for that meddling Human Tornado and his surrogate, Extreme Loco, too!

Human Tornado’s influence has extended not just to Ali Bumaye, but now to former tag team champion Extreme Loco! Loco knows how humiliating it is to lose a mask. He lost his mask months ago at the hands of former EWF wrestler and team mate Black Metal. However, the last time Loco appeared on an EWF show, he was being cheered. The fans loved him and his new valet, Buggy. Could it be that Human Tornado has recruited him as a hired gun? Or perhaps he just doesn’t want to see another wrestler suffer the same fate he did? Either way, Bumaye lives to hide under a mask another day.

Now, the outnumbered Scorpio Sky is forced to find a partner to face Human Tornado and Extreme Loco. Who will stand beside and fight with the EWA champion? Find out October 16th!

Also at October Onslaught, the returning Ryan Taylor bested 15 other men, eliminating SoCal Crazy to win the Inland Title Battle Royal and a shot at Brandon Gatson’s EWF Heavyweight championship. So, at Anarchy ‘09, Taylor will take on the champ in a match that will surely be historic and a must-see. Fans in the arena will be in for an absolute treat as two of the best EWF wrestlers compete for a prize that neither wants to lose.

Taylor’s drive for the title and newly restored heart for the wrestling business have been very evident since his return at Red Hot Summer. He put on a great match with “Electrifying” Kiel Steria, that surely elevated both men’s games. If that match was any indication of what’s to come, Taylor is a new man with his eyes on the prize.

Can Taylor realize his dream with his new, positive, attitude in tow? Or will Brandon Gatson once again show the EWF fans his dedication to this business and the company by picking up the win and defending his hard earned gold?

Also, the Inland Title Battle Royal did not just elevate Ryan Taylor, but also the four men who rounded out the final five competitors. Those four men, Terex, Tim Lovato, Freddy Bravo, and SoCal Crazy, will be involved in a series of matches to determine the winner of the 2009 Inland Title.

At Anarchy ‘09, Terex will face off against Freddy Bravo in the wrestling equivalent of Captain America vs. The Incredible Hulk. Will Cap’n Freddy Bravo use his speed and intelligence to outwit the larger man, or will Terex smash his way into the 1-0 column of the Inland Title series?

That leaves the brash, young, K.O.S. member Tim Lovato to go head to head with relative newcomer SoCal Crazy. In what will be a great cruiserweight contest, who will come out on top? Both men have proven their mettle in the ring as of late and they seem to be evenly matched. With the still standing, and probably stronger than ever, K.O.S. at his side, will Tim Lovato establish singles dominance? Or perhaps SoCal will get crazy and pull out the win?

Finally, in a match that could easily steal the show, Brandon Parker will face Chris Kadillak for the EWF cruiserweight belt. The two faced before at Gold Standard 3, back in September. In their first encounter, Parker gave champion Kadillak a run for his money and nearly walked home with the belt. Now, due to his own interference in the Mondo Vega/Chris Kadillak match at October Onslaught, Brandon Parker has earned another chance to become cruiserweight champion. Will Brandon Parker put on a “perfect” performance and bring the belt back to the K.O.S.? Or will Chris Kadillak prove once and for all that he is the better man and walk away with the belt, and his pride, intact?

All of this and so much more will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Covina, CA on October 16th, as EWF hosts Anarchy ‘09! So come, bring a friend, and enter the 50/50 raffle for a chance at some fantastic prizes provided courtesy of Shawn Kloth with Placewithfriends.com!





New things!

10 10 2009

Well, it’s been a whirlwind couple of months for me. Let me start with the new writing gig for Empire Wrestling Federation. I had an idea to write show previews for Empire Wrestling Federation, where I trained for a few months. So, I went to a show about a month and a half ago and asked Jesse Hernandez about it. He said he would love to have me help with marketing in that way. So, he referred to me Cincinnatti Red, head booker of EWF, and Shawn Kloth, who runs the partner website, placewithfriends.com, formerly known as placetohavefunwithfriends.com.

Shawn and Red okayed my idea and I began writing my first show preview for Red Hot Summer 2009. Since then I have written three show previews for them and had the first two sent out in the newsletter and posted on both the EWF website and Place With Friends.

I am very grateful for this opportunity. Also, Shawn Kloth has asked me to interview Jesse Hernandez himself and I am currently formulating some tough, hard hitting questions to ask him. I also decided to leave my job after six months and am currently unemployed. I want to pursue something that utilizes my talents in writing.

I have applied at examiner.com as the LA Pro Wrestling Examiner. I really hope to get it, so I can expand my writing to cover topics not just with EWF, but in Southern California. There is a lot to cover when it comes to SoCal Independent wrestling and I want to be the voice that does so.

With more time on my hands, I hope to update this more often as things progress with my writing. I hope you will join me and contribute with your comments, thoughts, and ideas. Thanks.

-Kevin

Don’t miss EWF’s Anarchy ‘09 on October 16th in Covina, CA! I will be there! You can read my show preview soon at EWF’s website and Place with Friends.





Wrestling Goals

6 08 2009

Wow. It’s been a long time since I last posted. Too long. I started this blog with good intentions and high hopes, and it kind of fizzled out. I’ve noticed a trend in my life. I start out really excited about things and eventually, reality sets in and they fizzle. Ever since I was a kid I’ve loved wrestling. I look at it as an art form. People step into a square, surrounded by steel, and slam each other onto springs, wood, and canvas. It seems kind of silly if you put it like that.

But it’s more than that to me. I can’t explain it, but it captivates me. People bring us characters, whether good or bad, to cheer or boo. I’m 23 years old and I haven’t “grown out of it.” I did about four months of training about a year ago to fulfill that childhood dream. I got busy and took an extended amount of time away from training. I missed it. I keep saying I want to go back and yet, I don’t do it.

I’ve found in my life that I don’t usually stop doing things out of sheer laziness. I think I’ve realized that although I love wrestling and really want to get involved in it, I’m not suited for in ring competition. I never did sports growing up. I’m not athletic or coordinated. This isn’t a self diss session. I’m just realizing where my strengths lie.

Which brings me to this blog. Writing is and always has been my outlet. I love writing and I think I’ve just made excuses and taken myself away from it for too long. So, I’m going to start writing again, both creatively with my fiction projects and for this blog. I think if I can find a way to write for the wrestling business, whether that would be storyline writing or something as simple as show previews/recaps, that would be great. I know a few people in the independent wrestling business and I want to try to find some sort of outlet for that.

In the meantime, I have complete creative freedom on this blog. So, I mentioned doing wrestler interviews, and I think I want to start doing those. I’ve talked to some people about it and I’m going to try to set up my first wrestler interview in the next couple of days.

So, if anyone is reading, I want to start updating this more often and making an effort. Feel free to leave me a comment with your thoughts, questions, ideas, etc.

Thanks.

-Kevin





The Itch

7 07 2009

I know it’s hot outside because it’s summer, but I’m not talking about a normal itch. No, I’m getting a different kind of itch.

It’s been a long time, but I want to go back to wrestling training. I’m out of shape and unmotivated to do normal workouts, but I think I’m going to go back and see if it’s not worth another shot. It’s been months since I last stepped into a ring for training.

I’m not content to watch my friends wrestle. I want to get back in the ring. So, I am going to drag myself up Saturday morning and drive to The School of Hard Knocks in San Bernardino. Let’s see how it goes.





Busy

23 06 2009

I’ve been very busy lately, mostly with fun things, but I haven’t been able to update as often as I’d like.

I went to AWS on Saturday and I will write a recap soon. I didn’t watch Raw last night because I was watching freaking Incubus live. Oh, I also met McLovin. Good times.

I don’t know if there’s a point to recapping last week’s Raw anymore. I will say that I really enjoyed it, despite the usual dumb things involving our suspension of disbelief. So, AWS recap soon and more to follow. Maybe life will slow down a bit…

Thanks for reading.

-Kevin





Update

19 06 2009

So, I am still going to write the Raw Recap; my week’s been a tad busy. I will probably watch Smackdown tonight and write one for that too.

Tomorrow, I may go to EWF and/or AWS and write some thoughts on those. So, stay tuned people, I will definitely have something posted in the next few days.





To Tide You Over…

16 06 2009

Please check out Matt Fowler’s Weekly Column, Wrestling Wrap Up on IGN.com. It’s hilarious and is one of my inspirations for writing this blog in the first place. It can be found here.





Raw Recap Coming Soon

16 06 2009

I watched Raw last night and actually really enjoyed it. My recap will come either tonight or tommorrow. In other news, I just subscribed to a year of WWE’s archive on WWE.com, meaning I can watch matches from WCW, ECW, AWA, and old WWE! I might do some classic match reviews soon.

Stay tuned…