Post by PCW on May 19, 2005 17:33:19 GMT -5
Media Release
May 19th 2005
For immediate release
DICAPRIO SHOOTS AND THE FANS SCORE
MMA action to take place at the Premier Cup!
Winnipeg, Mb - Premier Championship Wrestling is pleased to announce that Winnipeg's own 'Vicious' Donny Dicaprio will engage in a Mixed Martial Arts' exhibition at the Premier Cup 2005: X-Raided event on
June 2nd 2005! This blockbuster announcement continues PCW's vow to provide a total entertainment experience for everyone at this historic event.
"Sports entertainment and MMA have a lot of cross-over appeal," PCW's Director of Operations Andrew Shallcross explained. "The fans said this was something they wanted to see more of and we're happy to give them what they want."
DiCaprio is an accomplished MMA competitor and holder of belts in Judo and Combat Jiu Jitsu and has trained extensively in Muay Thai He has been recognized several times for his talents, placing highly in several international competitions. In November 2003, he faced UFC Superstar Dan 'The Beast' Severn and surprised many by holding his own against his feared opponant.
Dicaprio appeared in an MMA capacity on a recent professional wrestling event in March where his match over-shadowed those of several former WWE Superstars on the same card. He garnered critical appreciation and respect for his victorious performance and was the highlight of the night for many of the fans in attendance.
In addition to his shoot wrestling skills, Dicaprio has been a multiple title holder in the sport of pressional wrestling and has been largly credited with bringing the two worlds together and creating a mutual respect between the different arts.
Premier Cup 2005: X-Raided is a one-night, eight man tournament to determine the best of the best in sports entertainment. Already signed to appear are former X-Division Champions The Amazing Red & 'The Future' Chris Sabin. In addition to showcasing the most
outstanding wrestling action, PCW will have something for everyone, Dicaprio's MMA exhibition proof of that.
"Dicaprio is a phenominal athlete," Shallcross noted. "We're setting the stage for the best event ever held in this industry in this market and his inclusion in this capacity is a no-brainer."
Dicaprio's opponant for the MMA exhibition is unknown at this time but that does not bother the multi-sport star.
"I think it's appropriate that no one knows who my opponant is, " Dicaprio said confidently. "After I'm finished with him, they still won't know who he is."
Premier Cup 2005: X-Raided comes to the LID Nightclub June 2nd 2005. Tickets are only $10 and on-sale now at all live PCW events, through PCW Superstars and via e-mail.
In addition to the eight man tournament to determine the best of the best in North American professional wrestling, fans will be treated to the first ever inductions to the PCW Hall of Fame! 'Class Act' Chris
Parys and 'Playboy' Will Damon, two of Manitoba's most iconic superstars will be honoured for their acomplishments and will have their legacies cemented forever in the annals of PCW history!
With the tournament itself, the Hall of Fame and now the MMA Exhibition, the event is shaping up to be one of the best of all time, and Shallcross is quick to point out that this is just the beginning.
"This is simply an example of our expanding corporate vision." he said. "PCW was formed because the fans demanded an alternative. They've seen a lot of empty hype locally and now they're demanding substance
to go with the hype and we intend to give it to them. If the support is there, we will continue to give fans these kinds of mega-events."
For more information and ticket inquiries, please contact:
Andrew K. Shallcross
Director of Operations
Premier Championship Wrestling
(204)257-0966
amdrewofpcw@gmail.com
May 19th 2005
For immediate release
DICAPRIO SHOOTS AND THE FANS SCORE
MMA action to take place at the Premier Cup!
Winnipeg, Mb - Premier Championship Wrestling is pleased to announce that Winnipeg's own 'Vicious' Donny Dicaprio will engage in a Mixed Martial Arts' exhibition at the Premier Cup 2005: X-Raided event on
June 2nd 2005! This blockbuster announcement continues PCW's vow to provide a total entertainment experience for everyone at this historic event.
"Sports entertainment and MMA have a lot of cross-over appeal," PCW's Director of Operations Andrew Shallcross explained. "The fans said this was something they wanted to see more of and we're happy to give them what they want."
DiCaprio is an accomplished MMA competitor and holder of belts in Judo and Combat Jiu Jitsu and has trained extensively in Muay Thai He has been recognized several times for his talents, placing highly in several international competitions. In November 2003, he faced UFC Superstar Dan 'The Beast' Severn and surprised many by holding his own against his feared opponant.
Dicaprio appeared in an MMA capacity on a recent professional wrestling event in March where his match over-shadowed those of several former WWE Superstars on the same card. He garnered critical appreciation and respect for his victorious performance and was the highlight of the night for many of the fans in attendance.
In addition to his shoot wrestling skills, Dicaprio has been a multiple title holder in the sport of pressional wrestling and has been largly credited with bringing the two worlds together and creating a mutual respect between the different arts.
Premier Cup 2005: X-Raided is a one-night, eight man tournament to determine the best of the best in sports entertainment. Already signed to appear are former X-Division Champions The Amazing Red & 'The Future' Chris Sabin. In addition to showcasing the most
outstanding wrestling action, PCW will have something for everyone, Dicaprio's MMA exhibition proof of that.
"Dicaprio is a phenominal athlete," Shallcross noted. "We're setting the stage for the best event ever held in this industry in this market and his inclusion in this capacity is a no-brainer."
Dicaprio's opponant for the MMA exhibition is unknown at this time but that does not bother the multi-sport star.
"I think it's appropriate that no one knows who my opponant is, " Dicaprio said confidently. "After I'm finished with him, they still won't know who he is."
Premier Cup 2005: X-Raided comes to the LID Nightclub June 2nd 2005. Tickets are only $10 and on-sale now at all live PCW events, through PCW Superstars and via e-mail.
In addition to the eight man tournament to determine the best of the best in North American professional wrestling, fans will be treated to the first ever inductions to the PCW Hall of Fame! 'Class Act' Chris
Parys and 'Playboy' Will Damon, two of Manitoba's most iconic superstars will be honoured for their acomplishments and will have their legacies cemented forever in the annals of PCW history!
With the tournament itself, the Hall of Fame and now the MMA Exhibition, the event is shaping up to be one of the best of all time, and Shallcross is quick to point out that this is just the beginning.
"This is simply an example of our expanding corporate vision." he said. "PCW was formed because the fans demanded an alternative. They've seen a lot of empty hype locally and now they're demanding substance
to go with the hype and we intend to give it to them. If the support is there, we will continue to give fans these kinds of mega-events."
For more information and ticket inquiries, please contact:
Andrew K. Shallcross
Director of Operations
Premier Championship Wrestling
(204)257-0966
amdrewofpcw@gmail.com