I searched far and wide
and tapped every resource I had trying to figure out who was behind
the entertainment leviathan that is Dragon Con Wrestling. Partially
to try and ingratiate myself into the organization and gain a deeper
access to the people that make it is what it is – to divine the
secrets of the most entertaining and impactful event of the entire
year; partially to try and ensure the DCW Hooligans get good seats
every year.
This name was not unknown
to me. As a matter of fact, Slim J was the very first DCW wrestler
that I knew on sight and was able to call by name. He is well known
on the indy wrestling circuit and has worked hard over the years to
build up a respectable reputation. I had no idea the true power he
held, though – the power to book Dragon Con Wrestling.
Here now is the man of
few words but immeasurable influence, Slim J:
1)
What was your very first match as a pro wrestler?
A)
A 3 way singles
match against Kid Kool and Mike Pittman.
2)
What was your favorite toy when you were a kid?
A)
A Macho Man
wrestling figure - it was about 2 feet tall!
3)
What is one album everybody should own?
A)
Best of Nirvana.
4)
How did you become involved with DCW?
A)
I worked shows
for AJ in 2001 and then he invited me to DCW.
5)
Can you tell me about your first DCW experience?
A)
I walked into the
building and saw a girl wearing nothing but caution tape and knew I
was in for a wild and fun time. Then I worked the show and just fell
in love and been back every year since.
6)
What is your DCW dream match?
A)
Amazing Red vs
myself in front of the greatest fans ever – DCW fans!
7)
What is your favorite piece of gear you’ve ever owned?
A)
My “gizzot
bizzalls” pants.
8)
How does a DCW match differ from other matches?
A)
It’s always
better because the DCW fans are so intense that you can feel the
intense roar and it’s great.
9)
Which actor do you feel like you could sit and watch for hours no
matter what they were doing and why?
A)
Adam Sandler
because he can make anyone laugh.
10)
What inspires you to do what you do?
A)
Self motivation
to make it as a super star.
11)
What is your big nerd passion?
A)
To make and test
video games.
12)
Is there a movie that should never be remade and if so which one?
A)
…not sure…
13)
Closer – can you cut a promo for the DCW crowd?
A)
Yes
– on call.
Clearly my journey to the
truth of DCW does not end with this man. This name – “AJ” - has
been spoken time and again as I have persevered. I will continue to
peel away the mysterious layers of Dragon Con Wrestling until I can,
at last, come face-to-face with the power at its center. For now, I
must be satisfied with the knowledge that I am closer now than I have
ever been.
Not only is my quest
nearer its end than ever before, but Dragon Con Wrestling is a mere
67 hours away! On Friday, August 30th
at 7 PM the death-defying daredevils and slobbering madmen of DCW
will descend upon the Hyatt Centennial Ballrooms I-III for their
thirteenth year of anarchy and chaos in the ring! You HAVE TO be
there for a night of action and excitement that will not be matched
anywhere else at Dragon Con, let alone the rest of the year. Truly,
DCW is the Showcase of the Immoral!
(No, that’s not a typo)
-Phantom
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