By Silverback, PWG Staff Writer
Buenaventura, CA – Since we here at Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com) find ourselves in the public eye more often than not, we find it very important not to give our opinion on any causes or issues that may alienate our fans. However, there is one political issue that PWG feels very strongly about, and that is Zombie Awareness, and we can no longer stand by as public perception of zombies is distorted. Recently, filmmakers have found it tougher to draw movie goers into theaters, whether it’s due to the decreasing quality of films, or high prices at the ticket window, no one can say for certain. With the resurgence of the zombie movie genre, and increasing pressure on box office performance, filmmakers are now resorting to “gimmicks” to bring in the money. The most popular of these “gimmicks” is the dressing up of zombies, thereby defeating the purpose of the entire genre.All metaphors aside, zombies, by nature, are frightening because they are slow moving, single minded killing machines. You may be able to outrun them temporarily, but eventually, they’ll catch up with you, and you’ll be forced to make a stand. You can stab, shoot, maim, or crush them, yet all it takes is one bite from a zombie, and you’re one of them. What could be more scary than that? Today’s filmmakers have decided that’s not scary enough, and have more or less changed the zombies of today’s films into the raptors from Jurassic Park. These are not your grandfather’s zombies, and frankly, PWG thinks the world is worse because of it. That is why on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at the Hollywood-Los Feliz JCC, PWG is holding our own event to raise Zombie Awareness, “Zombies Shouldn’t Run” (it is also rumored there will be a wrestling show.)
Earlier this month, after his savage battle with Super Dragon to earn the number one contender spot, “Mr. Wrestling” Kevin Steen is poised to take the PWG Championship from around the waist of AJ Styles. However, since Styles defeated Super Dragon to win the PWG Championship in April, he has faced some of the stiffest competition the world of professional wrestling has to offer, and each time he has prevailed. Despite AJ Styles’ success, this time will be different, says Kevin Steen. Infused with a new found determination after defeating Super Dragon three times in a row since forming the new SBS, Steen is now ready to take the final step in proving he is better in every way than Dragon. Though it remains to be seen if Steen can even take the title from AJ Styles, let alone hold on to it longer than Dragon did.
Also stemming from events taking place at PWG’s 2nd Anniversary, Arrogance (Chris Bosh & Scott Lost) had their 9 month reign as PWG Tag Team Champions ended by the Aerial Xpress (Quicksilver & Scorpio Sky.) While they gained a small measure of revenge by brutally attacking and unmasking Scorpio Sky, they were still no longer champions. Though the AXP was scheduled to defend the titles the very next night, Scorpio Sky had virtually disappeared after his team’s victory, and to this day has not been able to be contacted by PWG or even his tag partner, Quicksilver. Due to this, PWG Commissioner SoCal Val was forced to strip the AXP of the Tag Team Titles, setting up a match for the titles at “Zombies Shouldn’t Run!”
Due to the rematch clause in the contract, Arrogance was automatically granted a shot at the now vacant belts. Later that night, their opponents were determined in a Four Team Elimination Match, where 2 Skinny Black Guys (El Generico & Human Tornado) beat out the other competitors for a shot at the titles. While it’s arguable which team had the tougher route to this title match, it can’t be argued that both teams deserve it, and that the fans are the real winners in this match. Them, and the team that comes away from the match as the winners, oddly enough.
“Zombies Shouldn’t Run” will also feature:
– A rematch from All Star Weekend, with “The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels putting his X-Division Title on the line once again against Chris Hero. Hero has stated that he was unprepared going into his first ever singles encounter with “The Fallen Angel,” and since that loss, he has been preparing for an eventual rematch. With the X-Division Title on the line, the stakes are already high, but with both men’s pride on the line, a victory here would be invaluable.
– Much talked about European sensation “Double C” Claudio Castagnoli will be making his PWG debut. Double C has been making a name for himself throughout Europe (well, from his homeland of Switzerland to neighboring Germany, the rest of the continent is more or less uninhabited,) and the Eastern US, but this will be his first trip out west, and where better to go than PWG? And who better to face than “The Technical Wizard” Joey Ryan? Ryan, who recently added a bathrobe to his ring attire to convey the idea that he is a technical wrestling master, not apprentice, certainly will have his work cut out for him with the Switzerlanderian, snazzy wardrobe or not.
– While 2 Skinny Black Guys were the clear fan favorites in the Four Team Elimination Match, Los Luchas (Phoenix Star & Zokre) were close seconds in terms of fan support. This didn’t matter to SBS (Disco Machine & Excalibur) who blindsided Zokre to score a cheap victory over Los Luchas and eliminate them from the match. At “Zombies Shouldn’t Run,” Los Luchas will have their chance for revenge, while SBS intend to prove that they can defeat anyone in a fair contest, though their record may prove otherwise!
– Davey Richards‘ seemingly never ending quest for respect continues. Immediately after he suffered a loss to “Pinoy Boy” TJ Perkins at PWG’s 2nd year anniversary, Richards went to SoCal Val claiming he was prepared for a match with Puma, and not TJ Perkins. Richards also insisted that PWG was intentionally throwing a a wrench in gears of the Davey Richards Superstar Machine to hold him back. SoCal Val wouldn’t stand to hear any of it, promised Richards an easier match the next time around, against someone returning from an injury. What she didn’t tell him was that his opponent would be Rocky Romero.
Plus Super Dragon, TJ Perkins, Quicksilver, Hook Bomberry, Top Gun Talwar, PWG Commissioner SoCal Val and more!
Also appearing “Zombies Shouldn’t Run”, as well as online at prowrestlingguerrilla.com, will be the two latest PWG DVD releases, “Jason Takes PWG” and “Guitarmageddon!” Both titles, along with all of the other in stock PWG DVD’s can be picked up for only $15 each. Plus, fans can get their own officially licensed Super Dragon commercial quality masks, in order to relive their favorite Super Dragon moments. Please note, fans who purchase these masks are not entitled to attack Kevin Steen, no matter what has been said.
Finally, at “Zombies Shouldn’t Run” we will also have information regarding our next event on Friday, August 19, plus keep an eye on prowrestlingguerrilla.com four info about our first annual, 2 day, 16-man tournament entitled “The Battle Of Los Angeles” taking place on September 3 & 4!
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla’s “Zombies Shouldn’t Run” takes place at the Hollywood-Los Feliz JCC on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at the start time of 7:00PM. The Hollywood-Los Feliz JCC is located at 1110 Bates Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029. Tickets are only $15, and will be available at the door. For more information, please visit http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com or email info@prowrestlingguerrilla.com
