March 23rd, 2002. The birth of the Alternative Wrestling Show would come with a co-promoted event with Fuerza Mexicana de Lucha Libre. The launch came at a very competitive time in Southern California Wrestling, active wrestling promotions at the time were Xtreme Pro Wrestling, Ultimate Pro Wrestling, Revolution Pro, Empire Wrestling Federation, World Pro Wrestling, West Coast Wrestling Alliance, Golden State Championship Wrestling, Car-Consumer Pro Wrestling, and seemingly more and more promotions opening up every day. The first event featured a total of six matches. “The Hardcore Kidd” Aaron Aguilera defeated King Jackal. B-Boy defeated Lil’ Cholo. Profeta & Dr. Muerte defeated Principe Unlimited & Acero Dorado. Essa Rios bested Piloto Sucida. And in the Main Event, La Parka teaming with Shocker defeated Super Boy and Capitian Oro. A pretty impressive first showing for Bart. After over a hundred events and a little over seven years of promoting events, Bart Kaptizke has decided to close the AWS Store and the Alternative Wrestling Show. What Bart has given to the wrestling fans of Southern California will continue to impact this area for years to come, be it something as simple as merchandise, a venue to train, or a venue to host a show. The things Bart has done for this scene are both tangible and intangible. Everyone from SoCal UNCENSORED would extend our deepest gratitude to Bart. The last event from AWS will be this Saturday 7:30pm and you should make plans to attend this event. The Finale from AWS will feature over 120 Wrestlers in a Three Ring Battle Royal. Also scheduled are title defenses for Johnny Paradise, Peter Avalon, and the Ballard Brothers.
Thank You Bart!Along with the closing of the Alternative Wrestling Show and the Alternative Wrestling Shop, Kayfabe College is too coming to an end. The Brothers Ballard are still scheduled to teach wrestling classes from 8 to 10pm Wednesdays, with the last class being June 23rd. The tuition for these remaining classes is $15 a class. The classes take place at the AWS Outdoor Arena in Rowland Heights.
On Monday of this week, I spoke to NWA Worlds Champion Adam Pearce for Alliance Radio. The interview was about several topics involving the National Wrestling Alliance, but also focuses quite a bit on Pearce’s upcoming defenses in SoCal Pro Wrestling and Millennium Pro Wrestling. Adam also shares his gratitude for Bart and AWS. If you’d like to listen follow the link http://www.blogtalkradio.com/alliance-wrestling.
Of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the great job that Lalo Ramirez did talking to Bart on Empire Wrestling Radio Saturday. You can still find the show here http://kcaaradio.celestrion.net/kcaa-podcasts/wrestling/20100612.html Check it out, it is a great listen and gives you a little bit of history of SoCal.
Upcoming Events
NWA Pro/Mach-1 Wrestling’s weekly “Friday Fight Night” comes to you live every Friday from the American Sports Center at 1500 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805. Bell time 8:05PM, doors open at 7:30. Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for students w/ ID and children 12 and under. M1W Champion Willie Mack & Scorpio Sky take on James Morgan & “Pretty” Peter Avalon, plus the M1W Tag Team Champions go single for one night as Johnny Goodtime will take on Akira Tozawa and Johnny Yuma takes on Rising Son. All this plus Anchors Away, Jason Watts, Jacob Diez, Brandon Parker and More. NWA Pro/Mach-1 returns to the American Sports Center on Saturday at 2PM for the “Saturday Student Showcase.” The show will be FREE of charge for those fans looking to attend. At The AWS Outdoor Arena, 19650 E. San Jose Ave. Rowland Heights, CA. with a 7PM start time, NWA Pro/AWS Bart’s Birthday Bash, tickets just $10. The Main Event will feature The History Making: Three Ring Battle with over 120 Wrestlers. Also AWS Heavyweight Championship Match up between Johnny Paradise and Johnny Goodtime, AWS Lightweight Championship “Pretty” Peter Avalon defends against Sindarin
AWS Tag Team Championship The Ballard Brothers take on The Suburban Commandos. Also scheduled Scorpio Sky vs. SoCal Crazy, LA. F’ers, Extreme Loco, The Plague, Los Chivos, Buggy, Claudia Del Solis, Aiden Riley, Kitana Vera and more.
Results
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
“Dio”
American Legion Post #308
Reseda, CA
June 11th, 2010
Johnny Goodtime & Jerome “LTP” Robinson def. Los Luchas (Phoenix Star & Zokre)
Brandon Bonham def. Ryan Taylor
Akira Tozawa def. “The Professional” Scott Lost
Joey Ryan & The Cutler Brothers (Dustin & Brandon) def. The Jacksons (Malachi, Matt, & Nick)
Candice LeRae def. Christina Von Eerie
Chris Hero def. Brandon Gatson
PWG World Tag Team Championships
Peligro Abejas (El Generico & Paul London) def. Brian Kendrick & Kevin Steen
NWA Pro/Mach-1
“Friday Fight Night”
American Sports Center
Anaheim, CA
June 11, 2010
Jacob Diez def. Josh Worthy
Leo Blaze def. Ruben Iglesias
Jason Watts def. Todd Chandler
James Morgan def. TJ Perkins
Mikey Callahan/Nick Madrid def. Kyle Webb/Rising Son
M1W Championship was ruled a no contest when James Morgan interfered.
NWA Pro/EWF
“2010 Superstars of Summer Tour”
Knights of Columbus
Covina, CA
June 11, 2010
Jarek Matthews def. Jonas Albert Robinson
“Opportunity Knocks” #1 Contendership Contract On the Line
“Mighty” Mike Mountain def. Omar “Slam” Duncan
Turbo def. Black Thunder
Grudge Match
Chris Kadillak def. EWF American Champion Liger Rivera via DQ
Ray Rosas def. “Rabid” Ric Ellis
The A-List def. Los Chivos
Non-title Open Challenge Match
EWF Champion Ryan Taylor def. Shaun Ricker
NWA Pro/EWF
“2010 Superstars of Summer Tour”
Riverside Elks Lodge
Rivreside, CA
June 13, 2010
EWF American Championship Match
Liger Rivera def. Mercurio Jr.
J.P. Emerald def. Mighty Mike Mountain by count out
Mondo Vega def. Lucha Machine
Extreme Loco def. Vizzion
EWF Cruiserweight Championship
Ray Rosas def. Brandon Parker
The A List def. The Bar Room Saints
EWF Heavyweight Championship
Ryan Taylor def. H.J. Starr
Did I miss your shows results? Do you have an upcoming event? Email JayCal@SoCalUNCENSORED.com to ensure that your information will be included.
