The Devine Prophet

The current Slam Academy champion and leader of The Church of The Devine Prophecy may have one of the most unique looks in ECCW history. With his trademark beard and gear that reads “Jesus Saves”, The Devine Prophet claims to be ridding ECCW of “Sinners”. So taking part in Wrestling with Hunger doesn’t seem that far off from what he claims to do on a daily basis.

A new comer to the wrestling scene he quickly rose to the top of fan’s radar with his gospel interviews and over the top mannerisms, making the Devine Prophet one of ECCW’s fastest rising stars.

“You see boy, I can see it in everyone’s eyes. They are just waiting to repent, and I am giving them an outlet. What better way to help out your fellow man than to raise money for the less fortunate. Of course the Devine Prophet has to lead the way for his followers, and that’s exactly what I am doing here today, boy.”

His rather different approach on WWH brings some diversity to the weekend and wanted to leave everyone with his final words. “My children, I expect to see you at Wrestling with Hunger for the full three days. Hunger doesn’t sleep; hunger doesn’t take cat naps like that Manther creature. He’ll be watching my children, will you?”

El Phantasmo

Voted 2008’s most popular wrestler by the fans of ECCW, El Phantasmo is never one to disappoint any audience he is in front of.  Be it his comedy classics with Calgary’s Randy Meyers, his wrestling clinics with Kyle O’Reilly or his high flying showcases with his former tag partner Artimus Spencer (formerly Halo).

Phantasmo gives 110 percent every time he steps into the ring and the fans never forget it. Although speaking only ever in broken English, one has to wonder can he actually speak English? Or is it just Phantasmo being… well Phantasmo.

When asked what he personally will get out of Wresting with Hunger he responded with “Backrubs, hopefully lots of backrubs.  I’ve been eating my greens, taking my vitamins, and boosting the exercise department”.

All kidding aside El Phantasmo is always in top physical condition and one can only assume that the WWH weekend will be no different.

Jamie Diaz

Graduating at the top of his class at the Slam Academy in November 2007, Jamie Diaz was a bright new face in ECCW at the age of 17.  He formed a wildly popular Tag team with fellow graduate Todd Quality and even gained a spot in the Illustrious Pacific Cup Tournament a mere seven months after he graduated.

With a new attitude the young upstart has already qualified for the 2009 Pacific Cup by defeating his former best friend and tag partner Todd Quality. Diaz started 2009 with a new outlook and looks to ride his recent wave of success right into Wrestling with Hunger.

Being able to help out such a worthy cause while doing something he loves is what really caught the eye of the young Jamie Diaz; “It’s a good cause, I like the fact I can help people all throughout my community by doing what I love most in my life and that’s wrestling”.

Although already in the gym a minimum of four days a week, Diaz has upped his regimate for the upcoming world record event, “Lots of cardio and conditioning, even though it would be nice the win them all, my main goal is to stay alive.”

Mike Dempsey

Active since 2004, “Mean streak” Mike Dempsey has wrestled all across British Columbia and even into America becoming a main stay in Oregon promotion WCCW.

The Former Junior Heavyweight and Tag Team champion cites some of his best matches with former ECW/WWE star The Blue Meanie and current ECW Standout Tyson Kidd, formerly known as TJ Wilson, during his ECCW tenure.

A huge professional wrestling fan growing up, Dempsey jumped at the chance to train at ECCW’s original school The House of Pain and follow in the footsteps of his childhood idols.

Never one to step away from any challenge, especially one as noble as Wrestling With Hunger, Dempsey is thrilled to be involved with something like this. “When I heard about the this event I jumped on board as quick as possible. It’s obviously a great opportunity to be a part of something special, as well as an opportunity to gain valuable experience as an athlete”.

Although just recently getting over some long standing injuries, Mike Dempsey is ready for the challenge, “I’ve been rehabbing a nagging injury which has seen me altering my gym workouts, but I am ready to do my part in setting that record!”.

Red Money

The self proclaimed “first entrepreneur” of ECCW may not look like a business man but he takes Red Money Entertainment very seriously.

The 21 year old is relatively new to the wrestling scene but is quickly turning heads all over the Pacific Northwest. With his carefree high flying move set, Money has already started to make the leap from the small student show’s to the much larger feature shows that ECCW holds all over the lower mainland.

Wrestling With Hunger may be exactly what the young upstart needs to help him get some more experience under his belt and really use 2009 to be a breakout star.

“Being a part of wrestling with hunger is a great chance to give back to the community and to be part of something I will remember forever”.

Like many who are taking part in WWH Red Money is more than happy to lend a hand by doing something he loves to do while making a difference across British Columbia and hopefully across Canada as well.  He understands it’s not going to be physically or mentally easy but has been training hard in order to step up to the plate; “I am working out, working on my cardio. It’s going to be very draining on the body, so I’m trying to train it to be okay the whole show”.

Kyle O’Reilly

An accomplished Football and Rugby player, Kyle O’Reilly is an all around athlete and one of the most highly regarded wrestlers in Canada today.

As well as touring across the country, he has worked throughout the United States impressing crowds in companies like the National Wrestling Alliance and Pro Wrestling WAR. Kyle’s feuds with Sid Sylum, Billy Suede and El Phantasmo have been some of ECCW’s best and every night he continues to show why he is one of the most technically gifted athletes anyone has ever seen.

The two time NWA Canadian Junior Heavyweight Champion and 2007 Pacific Cup Champion has already racked up an impressive amount of volunteer hours on his own. “I have been very fortunate in my life which is why I feel compelled to take a stand against homelessness and hunger and do my best to make a difference”.

Kyle looks at wrestling as an art form and does his best to make the mainstream audience stand up and take notice of professional wrestling. “I take wrestling very seriously, which is why it is important to me for people to take it seriously as well. Events like Wrestling for Hunger can really help cast some light on a sport that has had a shadow cast over it by the mainstream in the last few years.”

Danni Deeds

Originally starting his training in 2002, “Dastardly” Danni Deeds finally graduated in 2007 from the Slam Academy and has never looked back.

This overly enthusiastic fan favourite has quickly developed a huge fan following all across B.C, and has recently traveled into Alberta to extend his wrestling prowess. An active member of the ECCW roster since late 2007, Deeds pulled out the biggest win of his short career when he pinned Chilltown member Sid Sylum in front of his hometown back in September of 2008.

The home grown Abbotsford local always knew he would step inside the squared circle; “I started wrestling because all my life it’s all I have really wanted to do with a full passion”. The same passion can be transcribed into helping others who are less fortunate than “the Dastardly one”. “I am involved with Wrestling with Hunger to do my part to address and help with hunger within communities in the Fraser Valley”.

Never one to stray away from a difficult situation Deeds is already mentally and physically preparing himself for the opportunity that Wrestling with Hunger has provided him with.

Scotty Mac

For nearly 10 years Scotty Mac has been the franchise player of professional wrestling in the Pacific Northwest. The Kelowna B.C native trained under ECWA Super 8 standout and Hart Dungeon graduate Chance Beckett in 2000 and has been a staple of ECCW ever since.

The five time NWA/ECCW Champion has one of the most impressive track records in the history of wrestling in the Pacific Northwest and shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

As the second longest reigning NWA Canadian Heavyweight Champion in the last 20 years, he recognizes the importance of giving back to the community which has made him a star. ”It’s one thing to talk about making a difference but it’s a completely other thing to actually get up and address the problem, and that is exactly what Dave Republic and ECCW is doing”.

In his travels Scotty has had the opportunity to see the best as well as the worst of North America which is why he jumped at the chance to be a part of such a noble cause. Obviously in top physical condition Scotty is readying himself for the three days of wrestling by increasing his already difficult work out regime.