While Vancouver Island may seem far removed from the brightest lights and biggest stages of professional wrestling, it doesn't mean there isn't some smack being laid down on the West Coast.
A pro wrestling circuit has breathed new life into an infamous nightclub in Esquimalt, B.C., and everyone is encouraged to get into the ring.It's also bursting at the seams with history. At one point it was a wedding venue, a navy bar, a gay club, a biker bar and a strip club.
It hasn't all been good though, with some repairs made to patch over bullet holes that landed over the years. Still, when Mike Becherer first saw the space, he knew his company 365 Pro Wrestling had found its stomping grounds.With the crowd literally within spitting distance of the ring, there's no room for gimmicks. You have to look good, and the only way to look good is to actually be good.During main events, a few hundred people pack into the Carlton Club.
Meanwhile, at just 19 years of age, Maxwell Benson is a polished pro. He says his love for the sport started when he was young.Brendan Wilkinson, also known as "Krofton," is the champ of this ring. He says it's a labour of love.If you've never stepped into the ring before, on Thursday nights you can learn the ropes.While the company has firm roots in Greater Victoria, it also puts on shows in Ontario.
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