Mattias Wild

Mattias Wild is one of the many talented wrestlers from Calgary who is looking to strut his stuff in Wrestling with Hunger!

Born in Penticton, BC, the current Calgary based wrestler joins Ravenous Randy, Superfly Dan, CJ Strongheart, Chucky Blaze, BVD and Alex Plexis as Alberta wrestlers who have traveled out to B.C. to show a whole new batch of fans what they are made out of.

Mattias was trained by Lance Storm at the Storm Academy, and was students with current NWA Canadian Junior Champion Billy Suede! He and Superfly Dan team in Alberta as Super Wild, and is quickly climbing the ranks as one of the elite in all of Alberta!

Mattias really loves wrestling and views this as a perfect opportunity to show that for 72 hours. “It’s just something I wanted to do ever since I was a little kid. I went to a show with my dad and I was hooked, ya know? I didn’t really have a hero or any real favorite; I enjoyed almost everyone.”

Mattias understand the great cause he is wrestling for, and is happy to help. “I get to wrestle for three days. On top of that, help out a lot of families. It really is a spectacular chance to help people while doing what I love.”

CJ Strongheart

In 2008, C.J. took ECCW by storm and made everyone take notice. Now, he looks to do the same at Wrestling with Hunger!

The 5’11, 175 pound Albertan was one 2008 best stories. A kid with a year experience storming into to ECCW and winning his way to the hearts of all  faithful followers. He has since moved back to Alberta, but jumped at the opportunity to make his way back here to B.C. to be part of Wrestling with Hunger.

CJ debuted in the summer of 2007 after graduating the Storm Wrestling Academy. He accomplished so much in the first year of his career (including wrestling in the 2008 Pacific Cup) and his future is looking very bright.

C.J. has the full support of everyone in his life about Wrestling with Hunger. “Everyone in my life is very supportive and thinks it a pretty cool idea.”

More than ever, people are using the food bank. C.J. recognizes that and is glad he can help. “If I can give back by doing what I love doing, I am all over it. I understand economically what is going on in the world today, I am glad I can help.” The overall experience really appeals to CJ. “I love that I have the opportunity to help others. I can make a difference and set a world record.  That’s sounds perfect to me.”

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”.

Volt Vegas

At the young age of 18, Volt Vegas is living out his dream wrestling for ECCW. Consequentially, he hopes to make a splash in the biggest opportunity of his career:  Wrestling with Hunger!

At 6’4 and 230 pounds, Volt Vegas is one of ECCW’s prominent rookies. He had his first match at Season Beatings on December 26th, and has opened a lot of eyes in ECCW. But easily, Wrestling with Hunger is Volt career highlight and he couldn’t be any happier “We are here to solve one of the biggest problems of the world, which is World Hunger. I am proud to be wrestling for 3 days straight to help this problem.”

Volt loves the fact that he can help people in need “No one should have to go to bed hungry and knowing that I am trying to help in a situation like this, makes me feel good about myself.”

ECCW gives back to the community and Volt loves being a part of Wrestling with Hunger. “We provide the community with shows every once in a while but showing that we are willing to take it this far, people will hopefully respect us and appreciate what we, the wrestlers of ECCW are doing.”

Five Questions with Volt Vegas

Q: What do your friends and family think about you doing Wrestling for Hunger?
A: They support me, and think it’s really cool. Not only am I helping out, but I get to, along with 19 of my fellow wrestlers, get to set a world record.

Q: What has been your favorite arena to wrestle in and why?
A: The Bridgeview Hall, hands down. The atmosphere there is incredible. When the fans are pumped, I get pumped and that makes me want to put on the best show that I possibly can.

Q: What is your most memorable?
A: Easily, my last match with Danni Deeds in our feud. I was so sick that night, but I managed to still put on a really good show. When I hit the spear when he came off the top rope, I knew it was great!

Q: Why did you get into wrestling?
A: When I was six I watched my first show, and it was ECW. From that point on, I knew I wanted to be a professional wrestler.

Q: What do you wish to achieve in the next 12 months in your wrestling career?
A: I hope to develop a tag team with someone and be in top contention for the tag belts. To follow the footsteps of my favorite tag team, Edge & Christian. By the time I am done wrestling, I want to be known as the guy who held the most tag team championships in the history of wrestling.

Scott Steel

Scott Steel is trying to make an impact in ECCW, but for 72 hours, he will try and make an impact for Wrestling with Hunger!

Scott started out wrestling on June 11th 2005. What a debut it was, a four way ladder match with Mike Dempsey, Ice, and Halo! That was defiantly a statement to the wrestling world on Scott’s style - pedal to the medal!

Steele got his break  in Salem Oregon for WCWC. Shortly thereafter, he got an opportunity to wrestle for ECCW.

Scott is really looking forward to such a unique opportunity that Wrestling with Hunger gives. “It matters to me a lot because we need to support the community, the way they have supported local wrestling.”

Scott knows he can help, and is looking forward to it! “It means a great deal to give back to the people because if I were ever in that place I would hope that there would be someone there to help me.”

Five Questions with Scott Steel

Q: What do your friends and/or family think about this?
A: They are very proud of me for getting involved with such a good cause.

Q: How are you preparing for this world record attempt?
A: Working out four days a week with intense weight lifting and cardio. I need to be in tip-top physical condition!

Q: What has been your best and most memorable match?
A: My best match would have to when Ice and I tagged up to face Memphis Raines & Mike Dempsey in the WCWC. However, my most memorable would have to be vs. Kyle O’Reilly in Comox, B.C.

Q: What is your biggest rival and describe your history with him?
A: Easily, the rivalry would be with B.J Laredo (then Kid Xtreme). We’ve known each other since high school and we try to out do one another in every way possible. We now are a team though, hopefully will be just as good as a team as we were enemies!

Q: Why did you get into wrestling?
A: I  got in to wrestling because I’ve always loved to watch it as a child, and wanted to be part of it because it was my dream.

Manther

This half man, half panther is turning heads in ECCW, and hopes to entertain fans for 72 hours at Wrestling with Hunger.

In one of the most interesting characters in ECCW since Abbadon, MANTHER has come onto the scene in ECCW like a cat on fire and he loves every second of it.

April of 2009 marks his one year in wrestling and what a way to celebrate than to help the community with Wrestling with Hunger! “It matters a lot to me. The reason that they are without could be out of their control. I want to ensure that if they need that food that it’s available.”

When approached to do Wrestling with Hunger, MANTHER jumped on the opportunity. “I am taking part of this amazing event for the opportunity to give back. I am a fairly new wrestler in the Pacific Northwest and want to try and give back as much as I can, while I am doing this great thing called Pro Wrestling. My friends and family think it’s fantastic that I am giving back to the community. Especially while doing something I love so much.”

MANTHER will be joining 19 other top flight ECCW superstars and he should prove to be one of the most energetic and charismatic of the bunch! If you have never seen this man live, it’s something special.

Five Questions with MANTHER

Q: What has been your favorite arena to wrestle in and why?
A: McLaren Park Arena, Penticton, BC. I was given the chance to wrestle on the NWA 60th Anniversary Show Tour. I wrestled Tony Baroni in front of 1,800+ fans. It was such a great experience.

Q: What’s your most memorable match?
A: The Halloween Hell Costume Battle Royal. I was dressed as a banana, I was Manana. (Manther + Banana = Manana… get it? Ha!) I handed out bananas on the way to the ring. I was that guy that everyone hates at Halloween handing out fruit to everyone. I was in the final three and was outsmarted by the Grinch. He gave me a present! But it turned out to be a ball of yarn and tossed it over the top rope. The ball of yarn got the best of me again.

Q: What is your biggest rival and describe your history with him?
A: I’d have to say Tony Baroni at this point. He came up through the Slam Academy a few months behind me. Now we’ve been in the ring together three times this year. I have been victorious two out of the three times!

Q: Who was your wrestling hero growing up?
A: Macho Man Randy Savage. He has so much pizzazz and flair. Always entertaining to watch and listen to.

Q: What do you wish to achieve in the next 12 months in your wrestling career?
A: I hope to be able to travel and wrestle around other parts of Canada and eventually venture into the United States.

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