PHX Wrestling is a new promotion in Phoenix, AZ. Much like Lucha Unleashed I haven’t written about their first two shows just because I haven’t. But I will give some thoughts right now.
They held their first show RISE in September, October saw their second show STRAIGHT OUTTA PHOENIX. If you don’t know PHX is short for Phoenix.
The shows have been a mix of local talent, other regional indie talents and some nationally known talent such as The Whirlwind Gentlemen and the Awesome Willie Mack! On the woman’s side we’ve seen Hollidead and Sage Sin live (or dead) in the ring.
RISE was a mixed bag, but entertaining. STRAIGHT OUTTA PHOENIX was better, smoother and close to epic.
Sage Sin has been announced as Woman’s Champion. She won her match on the first card against Brittany Wonder (due to Aydan Colt). Nothing was said at the show that it was for a title, but they list Sage as Champion.
The Whirlwind Gentlemen and Suede Thompson defeated The Keepers of The Faith and Jack Jameson to when the Trios Title at RISE. They defended the titles (with substitutes for Gabriel Gallo and Jack Manley) successfully in a rematch at STRAIGHT OUTTA PHOENIX.
For their main title, they are currently doing multi-event qualifying matches for a tournament in January to crown the Champion.
RISE didn’t start off that smoothly. The VIP part of the show never happened, and the show started late.
VIP is supposed to be a half-hour pre-show for VIP ticket holders with an exclusive match. For RISE Dave and I had VIP tickets, but the pre-show never happened – no match.
The show saved itself with good matches, and Willie Match!
STRAIGHT OUTTA PHOENIX had any problems with RISE worked out. The VIP pre-show actually happened, but we didn’t have VIP tickets this time. If RISE was a mixed bag, STRAIGHT OUTTA PHOENIX was a bag full of goodies. Literally.
Both shows saw a lot of the talent set up at the tables, doing autographs, selling merch, taking pictures, and being awesome. At STRAIGHT OUTTA PHOENIX I literally left with a bag full of swag . . . gladly emptying out my wallet.
Right now, the Indie Wrestling scene in the Valley of the Sun is scorching: AWF on the West Side; PHX on the East side.
One of these days, when time allows, I’ll check out some of other Indies in AZ.
For now, as long as PHX keep going, things should be good. Their next two shows are scheduled for Friday, November 11th and Friday, December 16th.
If you’re in PHX, don’t miss out.
PHX Wrestling: http://phxwrestling.com
Ace Masters
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