Chris Tighe, The Wahoo Tournament, And How Easy It Is To Become A Cowboy

Chris Tighe Offers himself as "The Definition of Technician. It sometimes seems arrogant when he represents in this fashion, but there is a somewhat overlooked truth to who this journeman wrestler sees him as, and like it or not, that truth is that he actually is "The Definition of Technician."

Watch Chris Tighe at a New Heights or AWF show (two promotions that consistantly book him) and you will discover that whomever he comes up against seriously has their hands full. Sure he struts and poses and preens and promises, as do all self-absorbed heel wrestlers, but Tighe has the stuff to back up the bluff. He has a bag of tricks that makes a magician look empty handed. And he is absolutely fearless, which in turn makes him nearly impossible to beat. Somehow though, impossible becomes possible as opponents often come up with counter-tricks themselves, that trump Chris cold, much to his frustration. Thus, it is not unreasonable to see him sitting in the middle of the armory floor, crying crocodile tears of pure frustration becaus a tag partner has let him down or an opponent has checkmated one of his favorite moves.

Looking to the upper left (photo) you see Chris hugh-jumping an opponent, literally leaping to an advantage. His unpredictibility encourages other wrestlers to be wary about dismissing him over issues like size, for example. In wrestling, size does matter, but if you are a human buzz saw like Chris Tighe, it becomes a "tree thing." The bigger you are, the harder your fall - and if that opponent falls on Chris, than 1-2-3, he's outta there, but ready to bounce back for a winning try the next match.

Next time you see Chris Tighe wrestle, pay close attention to facial expression, body language and "low spots" where lesser wrestlers shy away from close contact. You will see a Chris Tighe whose mat skills are equal to his high flight courage and recklessness.

"The Definition of Technician" is a huge entertainment package in a pint sized container. Your favorite wrestler make get very banged up before he finally beats Chris Tighe.

The American Wrestling Federation out of Chipley, Florida held its 3rd Annual Wahoo McDaniel Memorial Tournament in the Florida National Guard Armory on Friday, May 1st, to much ado and fanfare.

You will want to click on the picture to the left for a blowup of a montage of Indywrestlingfan action photos of unparalleled excellence.

Steve Armstrong won this year's trophy, much to the joy of the fans.

Marty Jannetty VS Mr Fantasy (as seen in the montage) got everybody's blood pumping and Mountain Man VS Terry Ryker was a memorable battle between titains.

But it was Dandy Jack VS The Dog Pound, with Mountain Man as his partner that really set a precident for unbelievability. First of all, when Dandy Jack is stripped to his skivvies for combat, it seems like he might be helpless in the ring. That is a misconception. He actually busted some moves on his geratric canine opponents, and stirred them somewhat to caution and care, especially when they saw 6 foot nine inch 500 pound Mountain Man available for tagging.

Oof.

I would run away too. MM is formidible.

But then, the old skinny Dog Pound Guy who used to be a weatherman (the radar kind, not the militant kind) slipped the much loved Alabama backwoodsman 5 100 bills and I'll be dipped in honey and called a Bee if MOuntain Man didn't abandon Dandy Jack to the cruelty of fate and the indecency of the howling mad tag team in the ring.

They stomped a mudhole in Dandy Jack and led him off in chains, destined to be some kinda slave, the details of which I missed because I was eating a hot dog with onions and the crunching drowned out the bad guys' post match promo.

It was a satisfying show, one during which I sold 11 cowboy hats, furthering my quest to turn all wrestlers into guitar strumming cowpokes.

If you missed this one, you should be able to get a video of it at a later show.

How GREAT it was to see Lil Bub, also known as IndyWrestlingFan back behind a still camera at a show. He takes great pictures which I "borrow" at every opportunity and sometimes forget to credit him with.

I wish that fans would appreciate him when they see him. He is working tirelessly for everyone's benefit.

Next week... New Heights Wrestling In Florala Alabama.

Hope to see you there.