Sports Illustrated article about Aramis and Arez
Apr 6, 2023 0:35:51 GMT -5
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Post by Vegas on Apr 6, 2023 0:35:51 GMT -5
Here is the article from Sports Illustrated about Aramis and Arez that I mentioned earlier tonight in the Best of Indies 2023 thread. The article is about their match that happened at the former ECW Arena for Major League Wrestling in July 2021 (the show where Armais signed for the game) where me and others here such as Ty States, Pete Beck, Sam Luptak, and others were in attendance. This article was written right before this match later was aired on MLW Fusion.
from Sports Illustrated:
Arez vs. Aramís on ‘MLW Fusion’ Is a Must-Watch Match Between Two Rising Stars
Arez and Aramís ready to capture the wrestling world’s attention with their match on MLW Fusion
Lucha sensations Arez and Aramís put on a sublime display in their match for Major League Wrestling, which will air Wednesday night on MLW Fusion. The pair worked an evolutionary style in the 11-minute encounter that was taped in July, which is fitting since the match took place in Philadelphia, the home of revolution.
The Arez-Aramís match took place in the same spot where Rey Mysterio and Psicosis set the wrestling world aflame in 1995. That 10-minute match put them on the map in the U.S., and it was held in Philly at the famed ECW Arena (now 2300 Arena), the same place where Arez and Aramís worked their magic.
Just like the cutting-edge lucha from Mysterio-Psicosis in 1995, a shared factor for Arez and Aramís was wrestling great Konnan bringing the talent to Philly for the match.
“I still remember telling Paul E. [Heyman] that Rey and Psicosis were going to blow everyone away,” says Konnan, who is the head of creative for AAA and serves in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles for MLW, including talent liaison. “After the Rey-Psicosis match, Paul E. called me from the arena and said to me, ‘Can I have them back next week?’ I knew it was going to be great.”
Konnan’s track record speaks for itself when he brings in new talent, and he is confident that people are really going to like Arez and Aramís.
“It wouldn’t be fair to compare them to Rey and Psicosis—they revolutionized wrestling and there has been no one like them since; Arez and Aramís will get over for different reasons,” Konnan says. “People are really going to get into them.”
Arez has his own distinct approach to wrestling, which he calls “Strange Style.” It is a beautiful array of unique holds and creative high-flying spots.
“His stuff looks different,” Konnan says. “He stands out.”
Asked to describe “Strange Style,” Arez explains that it needs to be seen in order to be fully appreciated.
“There is no other way to describe it than strange,” Arez says through a translator. “You never know when I will entangle you or do strange things on the ropes, corners or another attack. That’s why I am here. I arrived at MLW so that they knew what the ‘Master of Strange Style’ is capable of.”
Aramís applies a different style of magic, generating genuine emotion from those watching him in the ring.
“My fighting style is a combination of all my experiences, which has led me to where I am today,” Aramís says through a translator. “My wrestling reflects the heart of fighting for what you love. I want to convey that passion and emotion, and be able to inspire someone like I was inspired.
“I think there was no better way to make my MLW debut than facing Arez. We always push ourselves to the limit in each fight, we both want that victory, and we are hungry to show that we are ready for great challenges in MLW.”
Arez and Aramís seek to connect with wrestling fans on a deep level by delivering a sensational display of cutting-edge lucha. Only a week after Kenny Omega and Bryan Danielson set the gold standard for wrestling on a Wednesday night by capturing the beauty and power of wrestling, Arez and Aramís hope to show the wrestling world its future.
“Twenty-six years after Rey Mysterio and Psicosis changed their careers at the ECW Arena, it is time for me and Aramís to have our moment,” Arez says. “I think this is a good time to carry on their legend.”
For Aramís, it is not only an honor to be mentioned alongside Mysterio and Psicosis, it is also a dream come true.
“They are two great idols that symbolized an era for me,” Aramís says. “I am honored to have wrestled in their building. And the MLW audience turns this into a night I will never forget.
“Everything happens very quickly in the match, but as it was happening, I tried to remember everything we sacrificed and fought for to reach this moment. I was in front of a rival who, like me, has not had a simple path. I was very proud to share that moment with him, and I can’t wait for everyone to see our struggle and dedication.”
www.si.com/wrestling/2021/09/29/mlw-fusion-arez-aramis-match
tystates and DK II, do you guys remember this match between Aramis and Arez at the MLW show we attended in Philadelphia that Sports Illustrated is talking about in this article? I would have tagged Sam and the other Galacticon attendees who were with us too that night but I do not know their screen names here.
from Sports Illustrated:
Arez vs. Aramís on ‘MLW Fusion’ Is a Must-Watch Match Between Two Rising Stars
Arez and Aramís ready to capture the wrestling world’s attention with their match on MLW Fusion
Lucha sensations Arez and Aramís put on a sublime display in their match for Major League Wrestling, which will air Wednesday night on MLW Fusion. The pair worked an evolutionary style in the 11-minute encounter that was taped in July, which is fitting since the match took place in Philadelphia, the home of revolution.
The Arez-Aramís match took place in the same spot where Rey Mysterio and Psicosis set the wrestling world aflame in 1995. That 10-minute match put them on the map in the U.S., and it was held in Philly at the famed ECW Arena (now 2300 Arena), the same place where Arez and Aramís worked their magic.
Just like the cutting-edge lucha from Mysterio-Psicosis in 1995, a shared factor for Arez and Aramís was wrestling great Konnan bringing the talent to Philly for the match.
“I still remember telling Paul E. [Heyman] that Rey and Psicosis were going to blow everyone away,” says Konnan, who is the head of creative for AAA and serves in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles for MLW, including talent liaison. “After the Rey-Psicosis match, Paul E. called me from the arena and said to me, ‘Can I have them back next week?’ I knew it was going to be great.”
Konnan’s track record speaks for itself when he brings in new talent, and he is confident that people are really going to like Arez and Aramís.
“It wouldn’t be fair to compare them to Rey and Psicosis—they revolutionized wrestling and there has been no one like them since; Arez and Aramís will get over for different reasons,” Konnan says. “People are really going to get into them.”
Arez has his own distinct approach to wrestling, which he calls “Strange Style.” It is a beautiful array of unique holds and creative high-flying spots.
“His stuff looks different,” Konnan says. “He stands out.”
Asked to describe “Strange Style,” Arez explains that it needs to be seen in order to be fully appreciated.
“There is no other way to describe it than strange,” Arez says through a translator. “You never know when I will entangle you or do strange things on the ropes, corners or another attack. That’s why I am here. I arrived at MLW so that they knew what the ‘Master of Strange Style’ is capable of.”
Aramís applies a different style of magic, generating genuine emotion from those watching him in the ring.
“My fighting style is a combination of all my experiences, which has led me to where I am today,” Aramís says through a translator. “My wrestling reflects the heart of fighting for what you love. I want to convey that passion and emotion, and be able to inspire someone like I was inspired.
“I think there was no better way to make my MLW debut than facing Arez. We always push ourselves to the limit in each fight, we both want that victory, and we are hungry to show that we are ready for great challenges in MLW.”
Arez and Aramís seek to connect with wrestling fans on a deep level by delivering a sensational display of cutting-edge lucha. Only a week after Kenny Omega and Bryan Danielson set the gold standard for wrestling on a Wednesday night by capturing the beauty and power of wrestling, Arez and Aramís hope to show the wrestling world its future.
“Twenty-six years after Rey Mysterio and Psicosis changed their careers at the ECW Arena, it is time for me and Aramís to have our moment,” Arez says. “I think this is a good time to carry on their legend.”
For Aramís, it is not only an honor to be mentioned alongside Mysterio and Psicosis, it is also a dream come true.
“They are two great idols that symbolized an era for me,” Aramís says. “I am honored to have wrestled in their building. And the MLW audience turns this into a night I will never forget.
“Everything happens very quickly in the match, but as it was happening, I tried to remember everything we sacrificed and fought for to reach this moment. I was in front of a rival who, like me, has not had a simple path. I was very proud to share that moment with him, and I can’t wait for everyone to see our struggle and dedication.”
www.si.com/wrestling/2021/09/29/mlw-fusion-arez-aramis-match
tystates and DK II, do you guys remember this match between Aramis and Arez at the MLW show we attended in Philadelphia that Sports Illustrated is talking about in this article? I would have tagged Sam and the other Galacticon attendees who were with us too that night but I do not know their screen names here.
