Reader Submitted: Interview With SL Wrestler Alpin Criss

 

Charlotte Williams recently sent the Newser her interview with Second Life wrestler Alpin Criss. Introduced as "a man many consider the Godfather of SL wrestling," Alpin had more than a few things to say while being recorded about a recent encounter with an antagonist, But after the camera was turned off, the conversation continued, the wrestler not done speaking yet. So what did he have to say?

 

Read Charlotte's interview in People. 

 

Announcement: Premier Wrestling Gears Up for Royal Clash

 

Premier Wrestling (PW) will present Royal Clash on April 14th at 1 pm SLT at the Lionheart Coliseum. Wrestlers from all four of PW’s brands – Attitude, Overload, AVW and RISE–will compete for a shot at the championship of their choice. The Royal Rumble-style event marks one of PW’s major productions and represents the first stop in the fight towards its seminal event, and arguably the biggest event in SL wrestling, Full Circle.

“Royal Clash represents another major example of growth in Premier Wrestling and the Second Life Wrestling Community at large,” said Vince Aftermath, the owner of Premier Wrestling.   

The two Main Events will feature two 20-person Royal Rumble-style matches – one for the Men’s division and one for the Women’s division. Two wrestlers will start the match. At random intervals of time, another wrestler will enter the fray. In order to lose, a wrestler must be tossed over the top rope of the ring and to the outside. In order to win, a wrestler must outlast 19 other competitors.

The winner will earn an opportunity to face the top champion for any of the respective four PW brands.

For some wrestlers, winning at Royal Clash could provide a launching pad to an illustrious career. For veteran members of the roster, it represents a path to reclaiming their way back to the top of the wrestling industry in SL. Wrestlers from each roster have clamored to secure their spot in the match. Some of the most popular wrestlers in the Men’s division such as Tommy Connolly, Bannock Ogg, and DHA will join the Clash. For the Women’s division, fan favorites such as Izzy Baum, Dani the Dominatrix and Mae-Ying will collide at the Clash.

Visit the in-world vendor to purchase tickets today!

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Glenn/230/114/27
 

About Premier Wrestling

“Premier Wrestling is the top virtual wrestling federation in Second Life, known for its intense action and captivating stories. Join us for thrilling matches and exciting drama with the best virtual wrestlers from all over Second Life. We film our episodes on location and share them on social media. Don’t miss out! Subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch the latest episodes. Want to see the action live? Visit our website for details on how to attend our shows. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated partners, essential in keeping Premier Wrestling at its peak.”

Website: Learn more about us at https://www.premier-wrestling.com/

Our Location In World:

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Premier%20Virtual%20Entertainment/156/155/23

Bits of SL Life And Times

 

As I wrote earlier, yours truly can be very busy in real life sometimes. So sometimes there's very little time to write. And so things I would like to put my pen down to get postponed, sometimes again and again. So here's a few things that I couldn't find the time to write down earlier, such as cool Halloween looks, an alt experience, and a wrestling match.

 

Read, and see, the tales and pictures in People.

 

It Came From (Local) Bellisseria Chat: Hamster Wrestling

 

 

 This picture of a hamster in a mask was shared not in Bellisseria group chat, but local at the party at the new Belli Newser office. Varistentia Varriale showed it off, "Rumor has it there is a secret Hampter Wrestling League out there." That got a few jokes about hamster wresting, "Would you call it a 'ham slam?'" The joke is, there really is a hamster-themed wrestling game (link).

"Wrestling Made in Second Life - Valiant Wrestling

 

Today in the official Second Life blog, Linden Lab posted about a subject that's a combination of sports and entertainment: furry wrestling. They wrote about "Valiant Wrestling."

Valiant Wrestling is a Second Life based furry wrestling federation that brings high octane live action wrestling to the grid every Wednesday. 

 

Co-founded by CEOs Dylan Mattel and Charlie Covfefe, Valiant Wrestling offers plenty of fun and excitement at their weekly live events as well as a great community for longtime wrestling fans. Residents looking for a way to live out their wrestling fantasies in the safety of an online community, can find this form of wrestling roleplay both rewarding and interesting. CEO Charlie says, “I have a slight heart issue so I can not pursue a wrestling career IRL. But here in SL I can live out my dream!”

With over 20 furry wrestlers currently active in the federation, the fights include ring announcers, referees, and sometimes even agents that play a part in the proceedings. It is a fully immersive roleplay experience!

Draxtor Despres would film a video about the wrestlers, which included an interview and some scenes of the action.

At The SL19B, Part Two

 

The Second Life Birthday may have started late last week, but it is still going on. Gemma Cleanslate, who is among the volunteers, was still able to take some time to report on things. There's a lot of exhibits to see. But there are also events such as music, and wrestling.

Read Gemma's story in Events.

Where Are They Now? Penance Sauterau

Readers from the days of our predecessor newsletter, Second Life Newspaper, may remember Penance Sauterau. Known as Penny to her friends, her articles were mostly about the adult and game areas in Second Life. Her departure was one reason the "Adult" section was closed in late 2009.

She still comes to Second Life on occasion. As it turns out, she's still writing, but for the pop culture online magazine "Inside Pulse," writing about wrestling and a few other subjects.

The Furry Wrestling Federation

Wrestling has a number of fans in Second Life, and comes in various styles. But as the virtual world allows one to be other than human, what place do nonhumans have in the wrestling scene here? One such place is the Fury Wrestling Federation, also known simply as the FWF. Becky Shamen, after hearing about the group from a couple friends, decided to take a closer look at them. They are not a new group, but have been around a few years, and their matches can have some twists and turns.

Read Becky's article in People.

Cartoon of the Day

Taken at Nydia Tungsten's birthday party

By Bixyl Shuftan

Reader Submitted: Wrestling in Second Life

What comes to mind when you think of wrestling in Second Life? Some would be surprised to hear that there's any at all here. Others think it's just two girls catfighting in a match that quickly ends up without clothes and little more than a pornographic display. While the latter is around, there's much, much more to that when it comes to the wrestling ring in the grid. Avina Wyndham, a lady wrestler for the ACW, recently sent over a reader submission describing the different kinds of wrestling here, and a few different kinds of rings.

Read Avina's reader submission in Extra.

Curt Bombastic Speaks About The Ice Bucket Challenge

As the "Ice Bucket Challenge" has gone from an offbeat charity event to pop culture, it has made it's way into Second Life. One place where one can take it here in virtual reality is the SL Wrestling Community HQ building, where one can find a bucket, animation, and one of the personel to make a recording. Second Life Newser talked to one of the wrestlers there, Curt Bombastic, whom was more than happy to talk about how the challenge was providing some good publicity, as well as being for a good cause.

Read more in People.

Avina en' Cael on the Wrestling Charity Event for Team Fox

Tomorrow on Saturday August 16 at 10AM SL time, Second Life wrestling fans will get a treat. The WPWF (Women's Pro Wrestling Federation) will be holding a special event as a fundraiser to raise money for the Parkinson's charity Team Fox. A few days ago, Charlotte Williams interviewed Avina en' Cael, one of the event's organizers. Avina had much to say about Second Life wrestling, how she got in it, and what the event will hold for those coming.

Read Charlotte's article in People.

Press Release: Wrestling Event for Team Fox Aug 16

Ladies and Gentlemen, Denizens of Second Life, Avina en' Cael and Andrea Dalca team with "The Gambler" Ace Nightfire to bring you a charity event for the Team Fox team representing Micheal J Fox Parkinson's Foundation, an event never before seen in Second Life, featuring in our main event a BRAND NEW MATCH TYPE never before seen in ANY wrestling, REAL or VIRTUAL, called the Dragon's Dance!  It will be held August 16 at the WPWF (Womens Pro Wrestling Federation) Arena located at: Careers  (209, 243, 233)

Starting at 10 AM SLT SHARP!

Did you know most charities in Second life only give about 50% of their proceeds to research?  Big names all pay sim tier first, then some big wig CEO's, and everyone else, so that research only sees about 20-30% of the proceeds.  Except one.

Michael J Fox Parkinson's Research Foundation pays NO sim tier, and gives 100% to charity.  Why are we telling you this?  Because Saturday, August 16th, we have a HUGE wrestling event for you at the WPWF arena! 

LaGata Loca vs Whiskers Savage in a Cat vs Cat fight!

Jeffery Fireguard vs Ravishing Rock Reynolds in the rematch of the year!

Tara Titan vs Lyra Phoenix!  Two hard hitting brawlers going at it!

Ace Nightfire vs The Deranged one Damien Hex!

And in the main event....

Andrea and Nina Prater vs Maxine Darkwatch and Vendetta, Vs The Fateweavers in a SIX MAN TAG TEAM ELIMINATION MATCH, WITH a BRAND NEW NEVER BEFORE SEEN MATCH TYPE called the Dragons Dance!

Who knows, there may be more!  This is going to be ACTION PACKED!  The Dragon's Dance alone needs TWO referees to maintain order!

FOLLOWING THE EVENT at 1 PM SLT, at SYNFUL DESIREZ main stage at the Careers Pavillion, Careers (212/106/21)
We have Diana Pearl, followed by Celia Cruz!  What possibly could be more?

At 6 PM SLT WPWF will have it's weekly Asylum back up at the, well, Asylum!  A great weekly show you don't want to miss!  We just recently turned 1 year old, and look forward to many years ahead of us!  Who knows what will happen at the Asylum?  Come find out! (WPWF Asylum at 6 PM is not part of the charity event, but is an independent weekly wrestling show run by Tyress "The Nova" Serevi Parkin)

Samantha Nightfire and New Millennium Wrestling

Longtime readers may remember SamanthaS Nightfire, the writer whom went on to star in a talk show in Second Life TV. So what has she been up to recently? I met up with her, and she told me she'd gotten involved with an upcoming wrestling federation, New Millennium Wrestling, not just as one of the staff, but as one of the wrestlers as well.

Read more in People.

Sumo Wrestling at Steelhead

At the Steelhead Estates, the residents are having the their Sakura Festival. Earlier in the week was one of the livelier events of the festival, "Sumo Sunday." Contrary what one might expect, it was not two big bulky guys in loinbelts slamming against one another. Instead, residents chose whatever avatar they liked. Despite a few technical glitches, the event was fun-filled with its share of chuckles.

Read more in Events.

Press Release: Steelhead City Sakura Festival

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The festival will officially start June 19th and run through the 29th.

June 19th to the 29th: Sakura Blossom Hunt.

Several vendors from Steelhead will have blossoms in their store for people to find.
Particpating Vendors:
Weather! or not? in Steelhead St Helens  (25, 31, 172)
Eat Me! Bakery in Steelhead Nevermoor (128, 104, 26) 
Three-Cogs Airship in Steelhead City (103, 108, 26)
Bad Bella in Steelhead Nevermoor (93, 52, 26)

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June 19th
Wednesday 5pm: Live reading of a few Japanese folklore at the Library narrated by Lunar. Please make sure you have voice activated so you can hear the speaker
Steelhead (31, 30, 31).

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June 20th
Thursday 5pm: Poetry Slam - The theme is Sakura blossoms in Winterfell

The Poetry Slam at der Hut des Jaeger is held every week (barring holidays and emergences) on Thursday Evenings, 5:00 SLT

Winterfell Absinthe, (72, 141, 22)

Generally we gather at 5:00 pm SLT, and usually manage to have the first recitation by 5:30. Readings continue until we run out of material, or until the music at Mama Valdy's begins at 7:00 SLT.

    It is not Mama Gkika's, but it is the pub for the Jaegermonsters. Sometimes there are themes, and sometimes there is a free-for-all. People recite their favorite poet's work, and sometimes their original work. Most nights are in chat, but if you ask, we can set up for Voice.

    A Word about the audience appreciation - it usually involves projectiles. Now, the pub grounds are not damage-enabled, but sometimes the chickens or cupcakes or tomatoes can push you into the wall. It is all in good spirits, just make sure your ammunition is temp-rez.


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June 21st
Friday 7pm: Sakura Festival in Steelhead Shanghai at the YuYuan Gardens.
DJ'd by Willow Leafstorm
Afterparty starts at 9pm SLT with Zanya
Steelhead Shanghai (46, 167, 24)


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June 23rd
Sunday at 5pm SLT: SUMO SUNDAY!

Those interested will be given special suits to wear to compete with one another. The winner still left standing will have a 500L donation to the RFL group of their choice and 500L for their pockets.

Interview With Wrestler Honey Bluntz

Charlotte Williams is back with the next of her wrestling intervews. This time she interviews one of the women wrestlers: Honey Bluntz. So what did Honey have to say about Second Life wrestling, and how it is for the girls?

Read the interview in People.

Derrick Zane: Self-Proclaimed SL Wrestling God or Just A Man With A Passion?

Charlotte Bombastic, whom earlier sent SL Newser her interview with the Digital Wrestling Round Table's producer, is back with another interview. Here, she interviews Derrick Zane, co-founder of Over the Edge Wrestling. Derrick had a few things to say about the virtual wrestling scene, from how he got involved to certain terms unfamiliar to those new to the sport, and a little of what he does when away from the mat.

Read the interview in People.

The Sunday Night Demo Derby

For those looking for a more exciting event on Sunday evenings, or want a car race with a twist, check out the Demolition Derby in Random. One gets to participate in a number of races with a number of kinds of vehicles. If you like racing or vehicular combat, you'll have a "smashing" good time.

Read more about the derby in Events.

Teaser

The editor was busy last night, and alas did not have enough time to finish his story. Stay tuned for details on the Sunday Night Demo Derby.