This is an article that I wrote on the 27/7/13 all about the student show of Lucha Britannia. It showcased some of the highest potential wrestling talent in Britain today, right from the heart of Bethnal Green where the school is located.
Trained by Greg and Gary, the students work under professional guidance towards live shows every two months where they showcase a unique wrestling experience to a passionate British audience. The shows offer something for everyone, presented by comical commentators who pumped up the crowd and raised the adrenaline of everyone in the room, whist entertaining the crowd like only wrestling can.
The professionalism taught and the heart of the wrestlers was clearly demonstrated today in the first contest of the evening. Peace, who made his debut was left bleeding from a stiff elbow, he would however carry on the match and despite punishment and abuse, fought back to land a standing moonsault and prevail in his first victory with his partner on their respectable debuts. The referee of this match, also showed his qualities when he quickly evaluated the situation and ensured that the match was able to continue without the risk of serious injury.
From rappers to upper class gimmicks, boy bands to the undead, the student show of Lucha Britannia gave its audience a remarkable Sunday afternoon and a positive insight into the inevitable rebirth of British wrestling. Many new students debuted to a great reception from the crowd, in particular Heather, who received some of the loudest chants of the show. Lucha Britannia offered an innovative match through Heather and Fraser, who competed in one of the most dangerous matches known to mankind; boyfriend VS girlfriend. The show featured two inter-gender matches, one of which included two women vs an undead zombie and the self-proclaimed “King of the shining wizard”, Rob Cage. Both contests only when on to prove one thing: when the two genders battle, woman seemingly prevail over men.
The everyday class struggles of London were portrayed through the Croquet playing, upper class Lavelle brothers teaming against two 'common' men who just love to wrestle, dance and entertain a crowd. The energy of those in attendance was so enthusiastic that even an unexpected glitch in the sound system could not stop the team of Disco and Rastador from entering, as the crowd replicated the beat and lyrics of Disco's theme music for the duo to enter the ring to.
After much anticipation the main event of the evening came, the Inked Up Assassins open challenge was answered by a very unexpected duo, two Norwegian vikings. The match was filled with comebacks and resiliency from all four men involved, both teams put up a fight any warrior would have been proud of. The crowds support was unanimously behind the Assassins. After an uphill battle which featured astounding feats of human strength and the heart to carry on, both sides were attacked by angered members of the locker room who wanted the Vikings place. In what summed up Lucha Britannia, the two teams worked together to clear the ring before shaking hands to the appreciation of the crowd, emphasizing the respect, passion and dedication of everyone who took part in the show.
Today's show highlighted various positives to come for British wrestling and is a clear example of why this industry will soon be revived in Britain again. The enthusiasm of the wrestlers was rewarded through the passion of the fans, while the chants and boos of the fans, were answered through the energy that went into not only the matches, but the entire show.
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