[Tinkerbell]

Yeah I kinda miss 2008 Gerard, but internet Gerard is still awesome on another note, if you don't follow his facebook account he's done a little further to hype his match:

This match on Sunday has got me thinking a lot about what I've done, what I should have done, and what I can still do. When I first started wrestling, or wanting to get involved in it, I tried everything I could to get in the door. When I was 16, I went to the first Chikara show at 1313 Linden Street in Allentown. From that day, I knew where I wanted to be. I consider myself one of the very first Chikara fans.
I remember a car ride with a guy by the name of "Kassius".. he asked me what I hoped to accomplish in wrestling. I told him I had already accomplished it, I wrestle for Chikara. To have been a part of Chikara, to have been Chikara's Young Lion's Cup Champion, and to now have the opportunity to become the Chikara's Grand Champion isn't something I'm taking for granted. This Sunday will be something you'd never expect. I'm laying it all out there because believe it or not, I love the Chikara brand. You can miss it if you want, but when you read about it, don't say I didn't tell you so.

[A-DoubleBaby!]

So Generico/Donst has been announced for Green Ice. I've become a big fan of Donst, and Generico was a serious contender for WOTY last year. I'm really looking forward to this one.

[JoeRulz]

Just watched The 13th Hat, my first CHIKARA show ever. I was entertained, it was a good show, perfect mix of cheesiness and very good wrestling. Sure, it wasn't the best thing ever, but I'm aware the Season XI has just begun, and the stories are just at the beginning, so the shit will pick up down the road, I'm sure. The best matches were Green Ant vs. Quack and Ophidian vs. Hieracon, both at ***1/4. The main event was good, but underwhelming for a main event slot (**).

[Neutronic]

Originally Posted by Tinkerbell

Yeah I kinda miss 2008 Gerard, but internet Gerard is still awesome on another note, if you don't follow his facebook account he's done a little further to hype his match:

I normally don't care about people getting a little chubby

But something about Gerard's muffintop is just weird to me.

[Tinkerbell]

I think he's gotten in shape for the match, though I don't know I haven't seen him without his shirt since his last match in 2011, as far as he's said hes down 22lbs since his last match in December.

[KingCrash]

Originally Posted by A-DoubleBaby!

So Generico/Donst has been announced for Green Ice. I've become a big fan of Donst, and Generico was a serious contender for WOTY last year. I'm really looking forward to this one.

They had a good match in AIW last year and if Donst continues to look how he has in singles this one could be even better and kick off his singles run for 2012 in Chikara very well.

[stryker360]

Originally Posted by JoeRulz

Just watched The 13th Hat, my first CHIKARA show ever. I was entertained, it was a good show, perfect mix of cheesiness and very good wrestling. Sure, it wasn't the best thing ever, but I'm aware the Season XI has just begun, and the stories are just at the beginning, so the shit will pick up down the road, I'm sure. The best matches were Green Ant vs. Quack and Ophidian vs. Hieracon, both at ***1/4. The main event was good, but underwhelming for a main event slot (**).

Welcome to our happy Chikara family! Glad you picked up and watched the show. You're right, the main event wasn't the best booking. However, you're also correct in that Chikara always bounces back and usually has amazing shows. I found chikara last year right before High Noon and I have watched every show from last year and I find even on a poor night, they're still pretty bad ass.

[A-DoubleBaby!]

Originally Posted by KingCrash

They had a good match in AIW last year and if Donst continues to look how he has in singles this one could be even better and kick off his singles run for 2012 in Chikara very well.

I've not seen that match but yeh I agree Donst has looked great in singles competition and could/should have a great 2012. If Generico carries on the way he has been I think this match could be great.

I know this is out of nowhere but I think Donst might be the one to dethrone Kingston, what with him getting battered in their first match and then putting up more of a fight in their second match. It would come full circle imo. I think at the very least he should at some point have a very competitive match with Eddie.

EDIT - I don't know if anyone has seen this but

Delirious:

@UltraMantis Ich Erinnere Mich An Alles
@UltraMantis 私はすべてを覚えている
@UltraMantis MeAcuerdoDeTodo
@UltraMantis أتذكر كل شيء
@UltraMantis Pamatuju si všechno
@UltraMantis मुझे सब कुछ याद है
@UltraMantis Is cuimhin liom gach rud a

TRANSLATION: "I Remember Everything"

[smitlick]

Originally Posted by JoeRulz

Just watched The 13th Hat, my first CHIKARA show ever. I was entertained, it was a good show, perfect mix of cheesiness and very good wrestling. Sure, it wasn't the best thing ever, but I'm aware the Season XI has just begun, and the stories are just at the beginning, so the shit will pick up down the road, I'm sure. The best matches were Green Ant vs. Quack and Ophidian vs. Hieracon, both at ***1/4. The main event was good, but underwhelming for a main event slot (**).

The approach i take with Chikara is that i put it on to be entertained. The wrestling isn't the biggest part of to why i watch Chikara. They'll definitely have shows with lesser matches and such but they frequently make up for it with really good stuff.

[777]

What fucking rock have I been living under that I'm only now realizing that the Chikara product is catering to me on almost every level. From the matches, to the lucha references, to the over-the-top characters, to the GIJoe/Transformer/Thundercats/etc. throwback comic art. Holy shit. What the fuck was I thinking. Why didn't somebody tell me what I was missing here. What I've seen leads me to believe this promotion has everything I love about pro-wrestling even though it still has a very 'independent' feel. I think I'm in love.