Alex Gallagher is bent out of shape by Canadian Dream at Bully's Grandstands

(I actually did this story in September, but completely forgot to post it to this blog)

At the end of the final round, the crowd was yelling, and demanding that their favorite wrestler, Zero or Adrian Walls, make the finishing blow to win the coveted belt.

The room was abuzz with emotion and tension, and the energy was incredible. The fans were focused through the controlled chaos both on the stage and off.

One thing the fans made clear was how entertaining and addictive this sport really is. Every fan interviewed made it a habit to keep coming back every time there was a show.

“I’ve been into wrestling for about 20 years. I enjoy myself; one thing I like is the involvement with the fans, being part of the show. I enjoy every minute of it!” Said Jamie King.

Both the young and old are fans. One father brought his son to watch, and it was hard to tell who was more excited.

A grandmother even brought her grandson, “my grandson’s 10, and “He’s crazy about wrestling. I think it’s going to be a great show!” said Marlene Sterba.

One attendee, Ryan Stafford, explained it’s a great way to get people together and to have fun.

“I bring all my friends here. You have a good time, and get a little rowdy!”

A great advantage to having a local venue like this is that some of the fans know the wrestlers personally.

“I know most of the guys.” When asked how long he’s been coming, “since it started, haven’t missed one yet!” said Aaron Grobes.

“We come for the entertainment. My boy came here once before, and he loves it!” said Jim Logodin. When the son was asked what his favorite part was, he exclaimed, “Royal Rumble matches!”

Of course, some fans, if not most, have a favorite wrestler, and they have an interest in following their careers. In fact, one wrestler’s family was in attendance.

“We came to watch Deryk Cross, so entertaining. We’ll be coming back on [October] the 22^nd, as long as he’s here!” said Lynnette Sloan.

We talked to the guy that runs the show since it started 3 years ago, Tim Strom. He’s also the majority owner.

“It’s our first time here at Bullys South Grandstands. It’s kinda like a new beginning for us. We’re excited to be here. We’re trying to get our audience to follow us over, and hopefully create a new audience as well,” Strom said.

Strom is also a wrestler in the shows, his stage name is Stormbringer. In fact, his performance in the last match of the night was a memorable stunt of the night. Stormbringer was barred from ringside, and was duct taped to a chair as he watched Adrian Walls and Zero battle it out. He could do nothing to help, which was very difficult for him, especially when Walls knocked his chair over.

As one fan, Darren Lewry, noted, “I don’t like Adrian Walls, [He’s] very arrogant.” In fact, the people we talked to are hoping Stormbringer wins the battle in October. Though Walls is obviously popular with a lot of fans, since he’s on nearly every poster for PZW Wrestling.

If you’ve never been to a live event, particularly wrestling, be sure to attend the next Powe rZone Wrestling live event on October 22.

Originally posted 2008-10-31 04:54:43. Republished by Blog Post Promoter