Tuesday, January 22nd 2008

BSE Stars share their thoughts about the Iqaluit.

	Big Brian Youngblood: Temperatures of minus 24 with windchills of minus 48. blowing snow, slippery ice patches, 20 dollar lunches and 10 dollar bacon and eggs for breakfast. None of this was gonna stop me me from doing what I love to do, and thats perfom in front of a crowd. I couldn't wait to get to the arena so I jumped On a skidoo and drove there not waiting for the shuttle van to tak me to the arena. Walking into the arena with fans patting me on the back saying Hi Big Brian. was awesome and they wern't even inside yet waiting in the blowing snow for us to arrive. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, Nunavut was one of the best experiences of my wrestling career. I was very excited to go there and talk at the schools, meet new people,making new friends young and old. explore new cultures,and just experience the arctic. The crew that went up was truly amazing and put their heart and souls into the show as well as many hard hours of work. As well as some amazing things Watching sombra fly fifteen feet in the air on a ski-doo, like he knew what he was doing until he landed then skidded a different direction from the machine for another 40 feet. Seeing the crowds reaction on friday when I was lead to the ring by two contest winners of the manager for the night contest was amazing. But the best experience was on Saturday being lead to the ring by mary waving the nunavut Flag. The crowds reaction when their champion, The new peoples champ came through the curtain to their thunderous ovation, was defeaning. People on their feet for the whole match. cheering, booing, calling for me to get up, chanting BSE!! BSE!! Bob and dave couldn't even do their commentary. the ref had to shout as loud as he could no one could hear him over the crowd. What a truly amazing experience, can't wait until thats what I hear every night, when I walk out in front of a crowd. I would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this show happen and look forward to doing it again. Working in front of A crowd that truly appreciated the show and the people involved. Thank you BSE for having me on your Roster, and allowing me to represent you at your shows. Truly a great comapny to work for.
	Mike Alias: Wow...I’ve never experienced a crowd that loud before, it was incredible! I was the first wrestler to walk through the curtains the first night, none of us in the back had any idea the type of reaction we would get. The very second I walked through the curtain the place erupted...to steal a line from Superstar Billy Graham, it was pandemonium! From that point on the fans didn't stop cheering (and in my case booing) until the show ended. Wrestling in Iqaluit was definitely the highlight of my wrestling career and i can't wait to go back...and just to let all you kids in Iqaluit know I’ll still have bigger biceps than you! (Very mature of me, arguing with 7 year olds over who has bigger arms) Like I already said, wrestling in Iqaluit was definitely the highlight of my wrestling career but also one of the best experiences of my life. I got to see some breath-taking scenery (I took pictures of a very Hoth-like environment) and witness a culture that I’ve only learned and read about in school. I especially enjoyed seeing the inukshuks in person and of course to driving on the dreaded "Road to Nowhere", I was kinda expecting to fall off the edge of the earth going down that road...but the sign lied the road it went somewhere! Anyway, I think I used up my two-paragraph maximum. Thanks to everyone at BSE, Arda, Bert, Rob, Dave, and everyone who wrestled and was part of the team. - Mike Alias
	Xtremo: When BSE first approached me about a possible trip to Nunavut I was both excited, but cautious. A venture to wrestle that far North in front of a whole new crowd is something most wrestlers look forward to...but when the destination has an average temperature of -40 degrees, contains wild dogs and man-hunting bears, and if this culture has any interest in our sport at all, well my answer became a little less certain. None-the-less I've never been one to turn down an adventure, so I agreed to the trip and it was my favorite experience in wrestling so far! I was very nervous that the crowd wouldn't know how to react to our form of entertainment, but my fears washed away when I stepped through the curtain. A sell out crowd of 600 screaming fans were so loud I couldn't hear my own voice! The cheers for me and the boos for my opportonent blew me away. When I came out to sign autographs I felt like a member of N'Sync. Incredible crowd! Incredible culture! Incredible experience! -Xtremo Xtremo's Bio
	Sebastian Suave: Now I am disappointed that the fans of Nunavut did not hold a parade nor embrace the "great blue-blooded aristocrat" whom graced their icy land with his presence. However, I will be the first to admit that my time in Nunavut was the highlight of my wrestling career and one of the highlights of my life. I was delighted about being exposed to a culture of tradition and passion and promise that one way or another Sebastian Suave will return to Nunavut. Hopefully, next time the citizens of Nunavut will smarten up and show greatness some respect. Sebastian Suave's Bio
	El Sombra: There's only one word that sums up my experience in Iqaluit - "Revo-Luchanary!" I was lucky enough to be invited earlier to talk with various communities within the territory and it was great to see everyone welcome us into thier home as if we were family. No matter what happens in the future, I will always remember our awesome trek down to Nunavut. Viva B.S.E.! Viva Iqaluit! El Sombra's Bio
	"Textbook" Tyson Dux: I remember being a little younger and having a frog in my throat as I stood in the middle of the WWE smackdown ring getting ready for my very first dark match in front of 18,500 people. The sound off the crowd was overwhelming as they all cheered and booed. Now many years later I found myself in the same setting only a little different. I was in the middle of no mans land standing in the ring older, wiser and ready for a good showing. What remained the same was booming thunder of the crowd as they booed me and cheered my opponent Brent B. What emotion those people had and how they expressed it! As I made my way to the ring I was kicked slapped and yelled at with a steady course of boos coming from those who could not touch me as I stepped in the ring they announced Brent B and It was almost ear piercing and way too much for my head and ears to take. As I looked at the swarm of people trying to touch Brent like he was Elvis of the Pope I chuckled to myself. This was a true wrestling crowd. They hated me and made sure I knew it and they loved Brent and made sure he knew it. It was AWESOME! I would like to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this show happen it was truly one of the greatest highlights of my almost 11 year career in this sport. I am now biting at the chance to go back and reclaim my throne as top guy there. Thanks BSE crew it was a good charge for my batteries. lol Tyson Dux See Tyson Dux's Bio
	Mr. Black: I came, I froze, I dropkicked and met the nicest wrestling community on the planet! Mr. Black's Bio

Blood Sweat and Ears would like to thank everyone who came out to the shows and supported this great adventure. Everyone in the City of Iqaluit made us feel welcomed, and were amazingly helpful. This was an experience that none will soon forget, and BSE looks forward to a return trip in the future.

Keep checking back to Bloodsweatandears.com for more updates and comments from the locker room.

Any fans who attended the show, and would like to share their experience from BSE, please email us at info@bloodsweatandears.com