It had been way too long since I saw "The Ego" Robert Anthony wrestle. I got spoiled from working with him in Resistance Pro Wrestling many years ago.
Back then, I was new to the Chicago independent wrestling scene. I quickly learned Ego was among the best. In our few years together at RPro, I never saw anything less than an excellent match from Ego. I have often said he has no weakness. He's great on the mic and in the ring, either as agood guy or a baddie.
I also learned he is a quality person. He helped my young cousin through a difficult time. Ego did this for other youngsters, too. Ego is a teacher by trade, but he impacts folks outside of the classroom, too.
My pal Tony had never seen Ego wrestle. When I saw he was appearing at AAW Pro in Berwyn and our schedules allowed it, I knew we had to go.
Ego was the first person we saw when entering and he greeted us warmly. Later we saw him in a tag team match. While I would have preferred a singles match to see more of Ego, he had several moments in the match that reminded me of classic Ego.
Ego was also running a Toys for Tots toy drive. He filled one big box before the nght had barely started.
Ego started his own wrestling company based out of the Joliet area. Some day I hope to make one of his shows.
I am grateful for my RPro experience because of people like Ego. It has been great watching him wrestle, but even better knowing him and calling him friend..
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