Okay, that’s about all the enthusiasm I can muster.

Wrestlers flare up ahead of World Wrestling Superstars Challenge, by Patwant Singh

Normally, I would be overjoyed at this news. Seeing independent wrestlers (that is, not contracted to the WWE) live has been a dream of mine ever since I took a vested interest the the pro wrestling world. Getting a chance to see them go all out, not hindered by the infamous “WWE style” was something I could only hope for. And here, on December 16th, was my opportunity.

Even when I realised the line-up was filled with has-been and cannot-make-it wrestlers, I still jumped at the chance to see them live. Until I saw the ticket prices.

S$150, S$100, S$80, S$60, S$40

Now hold it just one second… they’re actually cheaper than last year’s WWE tickets! Indeed, I can now get a ringside seat for the same amount I paid last year. The difference? I’m guessing the crowd will be no where near the size we saw last year.

Many might remember the Honky Tonk Man - after all, he is the greatest Intercontinental Champion of all time or the Powers of Pain - those Legion of Doom/Road Warriors rip-off. But who remembers the One Man Gang? Or, for that matter, Curtis Hughes? Heck, I’d be surprised if any one still remembers Gangrel (although, arguably that was one of the more recent creations of the WWE). Then there’s Wrestlecrap gimmicks like Doink the Clown making an appearance, and WWE rejects like Bull Buchannan (formerly known as B-squared).

No offence to them, but m0st are past their prime. Some never had a prime to begin with.

The only thing going for the whole show… is that this is the climax of their Malaysia tour, and it’s going to end with WWE hopeful Navajo Warrior going 1-on-1 against an unknown wrestler in a Indian Cage Deathmatch. In other words, lots of gore, lots of blood and many many sick spots. I hope. Because if they don’t bleed, then there’s no entertainment, since Navajo Warrior has been reported to be worse than the worst the WWE has currently employed.

Did I mention that there’s also going to be women’s wrestling? Proper women’s wrestling? Between the 11-year veteran Lady Victoria (not to be confused with Lisa Marie Varon, aka WWE’s Victoria) and rookie Venus? Apparently there’s also unknowns Venom and Charr Star. Whoo-pee-doo.

If the wrestlers were expecting a huge Singapore crowd, then they’re going to be disappointed. Most people have already spent all their parents’ money voting for Singapore Idol.

UPDATE: Apparently the show has been cancelled. Oh well.