The Rebirth Of Dirty South Professional Wrestling and Other Tales

With the departure of Tiny Tiswell from DSPW comes a new chapter in the peaks and valleys life of the Dirty South Professional Wrestling family. Gone also is referee turned wrestler Archie Brooks and the rough and rowdy tag team of The Redneck Mafia, whose "beer-in-hand-at-ringside" demeanor proved a little over the top for some wrestling fans.

Scheduled to return to the DSPW squared circle at the Pensacola "Rebirth" event, are Gothic Warrior and Mystress. Warrior is a technician and a methodical destroyer of opponents who are unfortunate enough to be booked against him. The lovely Mystress is enough of a ringside distraction that any red-blooded wrestler might lose concentration long enough to suffer being ambushed and pinned 1-2-3.

Fan favorite, Johnny Rebel is a tried and true southern dynamo, quick to slam, kick, supplex or pin anyone who cares to challenge him. Unfortunately, DSPW has accumulated some pretty unpropitious heel wrestlers, so the boy has his work cut out for him.

Speaking of maleficence, The Minister, Zack Johnson is looking to take over DSPW's top spot by any means necessary or possible. No telling what he will resort to to attain this lofty goal.

DJ Pringle needs no introduction other than to remind fans of his new nickname, "Tater Chip." And don't forget to bring those Pringles cans to hold up and remind the wrestler of his deep fried heritage.

Street Bandit and Short Bandit return, as well as Damon Black and The Regulators, about whom I know nothing much at this time.

DSPW has declared itself "Born Again." As a part of that revamping process, the content of the show has become more "Family Friendly."

According to Owner/Promoter Mickey Godwin, "We are going to work hard to strike a balance between good old fashioned Southern-style pro wrestling and what fans are used to seeing in our area."

"Bad language, blood, hardcore violence," said Mickey, "will be downplayed in favor of story and character - particularly character development which we see as particularly important."

Scheduled into the Knights Of Columbus Hall at Jackson and Palafox Streets in Downtown Pensacola on May 2nd, DSPW faces a severe challenge running as they are on the same day and in the same general area as Ultimate, with its powerhouse cast of characters and loyal fan base. Still, for those who want something a little different, or just want to support an underdog, the DSPW show might be just the ticket.

I have been personally been lobbying for onions on DSPW Hot Dogs. Ultimate Hot Dogs and hamburgers both come equipped with generous condiments, so I suspect that DSPW will want to compete in that arena as well.

Come to Pensacola on May 2nd and try DSPW. The turnaround is remarkable. The potential for coolness is there. And there's charisma points to be had for supporting the little guy.