Get Bloody At Deathmatch

The Slave to the Deathmatch isn’t your mama’s neon-spandex-and-aviators kind of smackdown. This time, it’s about blood. Primos Hard-core & Wrestling presents its second annual tournament of brutality and strength tonight, as wrestlers from around the country enter the ring to compete in one of the nation’s only deathmatches. While...

By Bree Davies

September 15, 2011

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The Slave to the Deathmatch isn’t your mama’s neon-spandex-and-aviators kind of smackdown. This time, it’s about blood. Primos Hard-core & Wrestling presents its second annual tournament of brutality and strength tonight, as wrestlers from around the country enter the ring to compete in one of the nation’s only deathmatches. While the championship isn’t truly “to the death,” the audience is in for much more than the usual high-flying flips and staged choke-outs that they’d see at an ordinary wrestling match; here, the contenders can use weapons and serious force.

It is a tribute to the Japanese-style deathmatch,” says Primos owner Joe “Joey Terrofyn’” McDougal of the barbarous fighting style. World-renowned pro wrestler and Japanese deathmatch champ Mick Foley will be the night’s special guest, on hand to talk with fans and sign autographs. Although Slave to the Deathmatch is an all-ages event, it’s pretty high on the violence scale, and a parent must accompany patrons under sixteen.

The doors to Casselman’s Bar & Venue, 2620 Walnut Street, open at 5:30 p.m., and rounds begin shortly after 6, all set to the music of Colorado Springs rap act the North Side Ninjaz. Tickets, $15 to $20, are available at the door or by visiting www.primoswrestling.com.
Sun., Sept. 18, 6 p.m., 2011

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Bree Davies is a multimedia journalist, artist advocate and community organizer born and raised in Denver. Rooted in the world of Do-It-Yourself arts and music, Davies co-founded Titwrench experimental music festival, is host of the local music and comedy show Sounds on 29th on CPT12 Colorado Public Television and is creator and host of the civic and social issue-focused podcast, Hello? Denver? Are You Still There? Her work is centered on a passionate advocacy for all ages, accessible, inclusive, non-commercial and autonomous DIY art spaces and music venues in Denver.

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