Suppose even a tiny fraction of you is interested in wrestling or suppose you’re the biggest wrestling fan in the world. We’ve got you covered if you’re looking to get your fix for the hottest wrestling company in Toronto.
Last Sunday at 501 Alliance Ave in Toronto, fans eager to see some top American wrestling stars were given a show like no other.
Superkick’d Pro Wrestling Rock Show first started in 2015 and is based primarily in Ontario. Superkick’d have a featured roster of independent talent as well as former major WWE and AEW talent.
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Now with their first big event since the pandemic under their belt, they are on track to become one of the most loved wrestling companies in Toronto.
Up close and personal
If you’ve never been to a wrestling event before, attending an event like this might just change your mind.
Superkick’d isn’t your typical stadium show; fans get to be up close and personal with the wrestlers in the ring, giving the crowd a more intimate and action-packed experience.
Last Sunday was no different as fans were lined on every side of the ring, cheering every move set and flip. Looking away even for a second could mean missing the chance to dodge out of the way of wrestlers flying into the crowd.
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To paint a picture, as a fan, you could touch the ropes while a match was happening.
Superkick party
The wrestling event started with tons of smoke and lights, as a wrestling event should. The first match featured a referee with no legs and a wrestler dressed like Spiderman. This first match was fast paced Lucha style and even had people who usually don’t watch wrestling on the edge of their seats.
The best part of being a fan close to the ring was being able to be front and center for when the flips happened to the outside, making you feel like you were a part of the match as well.
The event had all types of weight classes and action, from Lucha libre to a triple threat women’s match, all-out brawls in and around the ring to the loudest chaps and slaps that had the crowd wincing in sympathy for the participants.
The seventh match had our unexpected attention as an event called ‘seven in the six’ took place. Seven wrestlers entered the tiny squared ring that was seemingly way to small to handle a match of that size. The bodies in the ring ranged from 300 to 600 pounds, with the action being in and around the ring. There is nothing quite like seeing seven grown men toss each other around a ring, knowing that only one will come out on top.
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There is something about not just being at a small venue wrestling event but also being right next to the ring that made you feel everything the wrestlers felt. At times it was intimidating, but more often than not, it made you feel like you were a part of the action.
The sixth match was a tag team match and brought some nostalgia for the millennials in the crowd as PJ Phil from YTV was one of the athletes performing. Though Phill just recently got into wrestling, he was already a fan favourite. Despite his much smaller frame, he was able to stand his ground in the ring and let us witness his fighting spirit. This match presented an exciting dynamic of sizes and also some thumb tacks on the canvas for the finish. At the end of the match, Phil picked up the win with his partner ‘Psycho Mike’ as he held up his broken tag team title.
House of black
The ninth match of the night was the main event and a major draw for wrestling fans from all over. The crowd arrived in anticipation of the final match that would feature wrestling star Malakai Black and his team of Buddy Mathews and Brody King, known to fans as ‘The House of Black’.
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This group of misfits from major American wrestling company All Elite Wrestling may have brought in new Superkick’d fans, but their opponent’s Superkick’d vets Mark Wheeler, Kris Chambers, and Jessie V will surely bring them back.
This was definitely the match of the night and seemed to happen all over the building. From non-stop action and dives out to the audience, this was a fight not even the ring could contain. Audience members needed to be on high alert as full-grown men were constantly being thrown overhead.
For many, it was surreal to get to witness these prominent American wrestlers get to feature their talents in such an intimate setting.
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When I caught up to House of Black for comments on the show, they told me the whole night for them was ‘personal’, ‘intimate’ and ‘electric’, and I couldn’t have agreed more.
The House of Black proved why they are some of the best in the world, while also helping to put Superkick’d on the map for new fans who are now itching for more.
That night Superkick’d brought an experience to new and old wrestling fans like no other. And, thanks to some new eyes, high praise, the intimate setting, and undeniable thrill, they are a must see. Superkick’d is a company to watch out for, as they promise to keep bringing that high energy entertainment to fans all over Toronto.
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Superkick’d might just be the best wrestling company in the 6ix.