Published: Wednesday, 21st June, 2006 09:48
WRESTLEMANIA
By Jo-Anne Roud
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SOME of Scotland’s most exciting wrestling talent arrived in Clydebank last week to host a sporting extravaganza.
Hundreds of fans turned out to watch big names battle it out at Clydebank Town Hall.
Playing a starring role in the event — which was run by the Scottish Wrestling Alliance (SWA) —were Bankies Barry Miller and Chris Renfrew.
Barry, who is also known as ‘Raging Bull’, joined his tag team partner, ‘Butcher’ Scott Renwick, to challenge ‘The Lowlanders’, Glen and Grant Dunbar.
Barry and Scott — who are known together as MEAT — defeated The Lowlanders to win the SWA Tag Team titles.
Delighted with his win, Barry, of Colbreggan Gardens, Hardgate, told the Post: “The crowd were as loud as ever and the louder the crowd are the better you can do, it can really encourage you.
“I had a few friends in the crowd and they went ballistic when I won.”
‘Ladies Choice’ Chris also enjoyed a successful night, defeating Superstar Darren Lewis in match two of a best of five series. The series is currently tied at 1-1.
Barry and Chris are both students of the Scottish Wrestling Alliance’s SWA training school.
The group — which includes 30 wrestlers — has held shows around Scotland.
Saturday’s show was the second time this year that they have come to Clydebank, as another hugely successful show was held back in February.
Other big names who appeared included one half of The Shamrockers, Pete O’Neill, who beat Chris Charizma.
Johnny Milla defeated Wolfgang and Adam Shame became number one contender for the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) Scottish Heavyweight title.
Johnny Darko beat ‘The Pryor’ Conscience, Jamie Walker defeated fans favourite White Tiger and Eric ‘The Fist’ Canyon defended the NWA Scottish Heavyweight title against Falcon.
The event proved a huge success and there is already a third show planned for August 5.
Barry added: “As long as the crowd keep wanting it, we will keep giving it to them.”
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