St. Clair SportsPlex brings on the ring

St. Clair SportsPlex brings on the ring

By Kenneth Bullock

Reporter, Assistant Entertainment Editor, Social Media

The bell rang loudly at the St. Clair College SportsPlex’s first commissioned event.

Border City Wrestling held a two-and-a-half-hour show at the SportsPlex last Saturday. The bleachers and ringside seats were packed, and several high profile wrestlers contended inside the ring. Notable wrestler appearances included professional Japanese wrestler, Yujiro Kushida and professional wrestler, Scott Steiner. John Fairley, Vice-President of St. Clair College, said he was definitely impressed.

“This was non-stop action,” said Fairley. “When the promoter of BCW came to us, I said ‘we’re looking for something that’s going to create a wow factor.’”

Fairley said St. Clair takes advantage of opportunities like BCW, to bring more students to the college. The promoter and host of BCW, Scott D’Amore, said he was pleased with how the entertainment technology students put together the event. D’amore said BCW has a long relationship with St. Clair College.

“It’s nonstop positive comments from the people who are here about how beautiful the SportsPlex is,” said D’Amore.

One of the biggest hypes at the event was former WWE Superstar, Brett “The Hitman” Hart. Hart thanked the crowd, the college and BCW for all their hard work and said he was honoured to be there. One of the BCW wrestlers said it was exciting to see Hart.

“I’ve been at this for so long, you don’t really put yourself in a kid’s shoes,” said Tyson Dux, long-time professional wrestler. “Every once in a while, I have a moment where I’m like ‘oh my god, that’s Brett ‘The Hitman’ Hart,’ I grew up with that.”

The night ended with a “Fatal Fourway” grudge-match, including Kushida, “Psycho” Mike Rollins and Michael Eldin. The wrestlers kept the audience cheering into the end of the night.