By Trapper Tom, Editor, KSWA Digest
And just like that, the Keystone State Wrestling Alliance’s
final Pizza, Pints and Piledrivers is this weekend in Sharpsburg.
The KSWA has had a long, illustrious history in the borough,
starting with fundraisers for the Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department and the
Mario Ferraro, Sr. Memorial Tournament.
In recent years, Pittsburgh’s official professional
wrestling group has moved to an outdoor venue just outside the doors of Gino
Brother’s Pizza Bar along Main Street. The largest crowd ever on June 14
witnessed Shawn Blanchard defeat “The Apostle” Joshua Kavod for the richest
prize in the Commonwealth, the KSWA Heavyweight Championship. Blanchard hoisted
the championship high into the Pittsburgh-area sky for the 7th time.
It’s interesting to note that Blanchard’s win this year was the very first time
he won the championship outside the city limits, specifically Bloomfield and
then Lawrenceville.
It's only apt that Blanchard defend the championship against
the ever-evolving Kavod, who after a short time as an “Apostle” is now a
battling “Bishop.” Kavod is eager to get a chance to win the belt back with only
a few cards remaining before the ultimate FanFest.
Once again, Blanchard will have the guiding light of the
Dynasty, “King” Del Douglas in his corner, as he defends against Kavod. Since
winning the championship, Blanchard has defeated long-time friend/foe Lou Martin,
as well as newcomer Daniel Exotic, as well as Sharpsburg’s own Shane Starr.
Starr will (reluctantly) team with long-time friend/foe and
tag champion Kris Kash to defend against the Freek Show’s Man-Child and The
Ram. They will be accompanied to the ring by the Manager of Champions and Mayor
of Parts Unknown, Mayor Mystery. Kash and Starr, who started with the KSWA
together 20 years ago, don’t see eye-to-eye, but through a unique set of
circumstances, are once again tag team champions. They cannot lose sight of the
prize, as the Ram and Man-Child are a formidable team and have a distinct advantage
when it comes to strength and power. But the one-time Lost Boyz have legendary
experience together.
The Five Star Championship will see title holder Tyler
Grayson defend against the Megastar he beat for the belt, J-Ru. What may “The
Artiste” have in store for the new Five Star Champion? With the Hall of Famer
looking to regain gold, this might be the match of the night.
“The Face of Pittsburgh” Lou Martin will take on Justin Sane.
The two are among the longest-tenured KSWA Megastars and have battled together
and against one another over 25 years.
Also appearing will be KSWA Golden Triangle Champion Freek
E. Doyle, Daniel Exotic, Curly John, Hunter Huffman, Tony Onyx, BIG Country
Matt McGraw and more!
The event is Saturday, August 30 with a 6 p.m. bell time.
For more information, call 412-781-4466 or 412-726-1762 to
reserve your front row seats or tables.
