Wrestling is coming to Westview secondary, to help fund the school’s own athletic programs.
The Westview Wildcats wrestling team are bringing all-star wrestling to the school on April 28. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the first bell time is 7 p.m.
The event is being dubbed “The Westview Roar.”
For information see www.allstarwrestling.ca or call 778-898-6690. Tickets are available at Wok Box at 20395 Lougheed Hwy., Revs Bowling Center (22730 119 Ave.), Sun Valley medical at 100-11862 226th St. or online at www.allstarwrestling.ca, and range from $12 for students to $20 for front row.
Organizers noted that the cost of the wrestling program is not covered by schools, and most often athletics activities are paid for by parents.
“This show is a fundraiser to make sure that any child who wants to wrestle on the team will not need to ask mom or dad for a tremendous amount of money that they really can not afford,” said a spokesman with All-Star Wrestling.
“Our goal for this show is to let the City of Maple Ridge know that our kids come first and in return we promise to leave you on the edge of your seat with some fantastic family friendly action.
Disco Fury will be the host.
“Disco hails from the town where legends are born and bred – Maple Ridge, British Columbia and is very proud to say that everywhere he has wrestled in the world he was announced from such.”
Featured matches include “The Battle of the Little People,” pitting ‘Short Sleeve’ Sampson against ‘Prince Akeem.’
Short Sleeve holds the rare distinction of being one of the few wrestlers not under contract with the WWE to be featured in a full-page article in the company’s Smackdown magazine. Sampson was featured after he appeared in a rare feature match on Oct. 25, 2005 against ‘Pitbull’ Patterson, proposed to be the re-launch of the midget wrestling genre on national television.
Originally from Warwick, Rhode Island and now making his home in Syracuse, New York, Short Sleeve Sampson started his journey in professional wrestling in 1999, training for the mat in the northeastern United States. His skills in the ring and his magneti...c personality propelled him into an aggressive schedule which has included appearances in all corners of North America including multiple appearances for the WWE, TNA Impact Wrestling, Hulk Hogan’s Micro Championship Wrestling and more.
In fact, During his career he has had the opportunity to work with and alongside some of the biggest names in the sport including Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and countless others. A testament to his place in the wrestling industry, in June 2014, Sampson was awarded with distinction by the wrestling industry at an event in Las Vegas hosted by the hardcore legend Terry Funk and legendary four Horsemen manager, J.J. Dillon.
Prince Akeem
A proud ambassador of his African heritage, Prince Akeem has been one of the true road warriors of his division over the past 13 years, appearing on tours internationally, including Canadian engagements from Quebec to remote outposts in the Northwest Territories.
Known for his devious tactics between the ropes and for his glamorous social life, rubbing elbows with entertainment’s elite - including Darius Rucker, the Prince has been making life unbearable for the Midget Wrestling Warriors fan favorites.
Featuring Westview Wildcats Alumni
Artemis Spencer vs Matt Xstatic
Matt Xstatic has been the top cruiserweight in ASW with out being the champion. He has faced many tough competitors and won the majority however this time he will be on the other side ring against the very bet Canada has to offer. A former Westview Alumni Artemis Spencer. Artemis has been the champion in every promotion he has wrestled for with the exception of ASW. With a win this would catapult who ever wins straight to the top to face the Cruiserweight Champion on a later date.
Bambi Hall vs Chelsea
Bambi hall is a second generation wrestler who has gained some worldly attention from her peers around the globe. She is cute as a doe and tough as a buck!! Her opponent is former #WWE tough enough contestant and current Girls Gone Wrestling Champion Chelsea!
Loose Cannon Kenny Lush vs Travis Sionys...
Travis Sionys can fight. Travis Sionys is tough. Travis Sionys has not won a wrestling match in a long time but he stated that his luck was about to change in Maple Ridge. Loose Cannon Kenny Lush loves to brawl with the biggest and meanest around. He just had a mat classic with Davey Boy Smith Jr last month in cloverdale where he narrowly lost. Both men are hungry for a win and both men have promised the win.
Tickets available at: WOK BOX 20395 Lougheed Hwy., Revs Bowling Center 22730 119 Ave., SUN VALLEY medical 100-11862 226th street or online at www.allstarwrestling.ca
$20 Front Row plus GST, $15 Adults General Admission plus GST, $12 Students General Admission plus GST
Doors open at 6:30 and first match at 7p.m.
Information 778-868-6690