Posts tagged wrestling
So, tonight I’ve going to my second-ever indy wrestling show. I’m especially happy because I’m seeing my favourite promotion, CHIKARA, because it’s their first foray into Canada and I’m happy to support them.
If you like comic books, family-friendly (no blood, no swearing, no demeaning of women) wrestling and awesome characters, check CHIKARA out.
Station ID: February 19, 2012
Name: Matt Demers
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This on repeat until I go to CHIKARA’s first Toronto show. Can’t wait to see El Generico.
Just found a blog called The Dead Wrestler Society, which is for a gallery show by I Love Dust, a London design boutique. Amazing, amazing art.
I love the Bigelow, Yokozuna and Savage art in particular, but the Big Bossman one is just badass. Rest in Peace.
Nerd to nerd: I interview Gavin Loudspeaker, wrestling announcer
Yesterday I had a chance to interview Gavin Loudspeaker, ring announcer for Philedelphia-based indie promotion Chikara. I had a good time talking to the guy; he’s obviously very passionate about his job and is a huge comic/anime geek. Click the title or the banner to listen to the interview and read the accompanying article for Nerd Girl Pinups.
“Spinebuster Batman”. Wut. BATMAN DOES NOT USE GUNS, HE USES SPINESHATTERING.
Found via Shortpacked.
This is a spinebuster.
