Barwick, Massey, Johngy & Price In the Ring and On the Field

A few years ago, I helped facilitate a few cross-promotional events involving the Chicago Bliss and Resistance Pro Wrestling.   I am very happy to have helped, but to be honest, it was a no-brainer.

Both sides took to it immediately, as have the fans of both.  Looking at their fan bases, you can see a lot of similarities, just like there are similarities between the organizations.  In short, it just made sense.

This produced some of the most fun I have had with either group.  It was so much fun for me, but I also saw both sides and both fan bases having a good time.  Seeing the ladies of the Bliss as Lumberjills in a match will always be one of my great memories.

I have written before that I think the Bliss women would like to actually get in on the action.  Why not?  They are athletic and tough.  Of course, they are not trained wrestlers and I know what goes into being a pro wrestler.  People don't just jump in and start wrestling matches.  Still, I think there could be a place for the Bliss to get involved.  Until then, they seem happy on the gridiron, where they have won two of the last three Legends Football League titles, while appearing in four straight championship games.

Jamie Barwick, Katy Massey, Jess Price and and me in Willowbrook, IL-April 2014.

Friendly Encounters: Scotty Young Meets the Chicago Bliss

This is a weekly series about friends who have met celebrities.

Scotty Young is one of the rising young stars at Resistance Pro Wrestling.  His long-running feud with Jake O'Neill  brought them both into the spotlight.  They both stepped up and really showed the fans and R Pro management what they could do in the ring.  Both men have bright futures in the wrestling business.
Scotty is a bright guy, too.  While most of the Friendly Encounters have one or two friends meeting a celebrity (or two), Scotty upped the ante by posing with five membrs of the Chicago Bliss.  That's about a third of the team.  Way to go, Scotty!
Actually these ladies are all rookies for the Bliss.  Much like Scotty, they are young stars of the future.  They even spent a few minutes in the R Pro ring, helping D'Arcy Dixon fend off Mickie Knuckles and some others.
The next Bliss game is Friday, June 13.  Unfortunately, the next R Pro event is the same night.  They are both winners.  Go to one of them.  You will not be disappointed.  Just ask Scotty!

Jori, Katy Massey, Scotty Young, Aubrie Nelson, Bridget McDonnell and Jess Price in Willowbrook, IL-February 2014.

On the Beat with the Chicago Bliss-02/24/2014

After missing the Chicago Bliss practices while I was in Florida, I was back at the Darien SportsPlex to get back onto the Bliss Beat.  As much as I loved Florida, I really did miss the Bliss.
We are just about six weeks away from the season opener for the Legends Football League and the Chicago Bliss.  The Bliss travel to Milwaukee to start their title defense against the Green Bay Chill on April 5.  I am really looking forward to that game!
For now though, I am enjoying the Bliss practices.  Despite all of their hard work, I think the coaches, veterans and rookies are also enjoying practices.  The team is starting to take shape.  The veterans look to be game-day ready and the rookies are learning the plays, the drills and the overall feel of the Bliss.
At the Monday practice, we talked to another interesting mix of players.  We interviewed Alli Alberts, one of the top rookies of 2013.  We also talked to Katy Massey and Emma Kuhns, two Bliss prospects.  Each brought a unique and interesting perspective.

As my coverage partner Jack says, "You have beauty, brutality and really excellent football."  We will continue to do our best to spread the word and get more people on the Bliss bandwagon!