3 Man Roast was lovely
Now that's out of the way lets talk about the most important thing yesterday
THE WRESTLING
Possibly the single greatest event ever staged at the Fringe.
Max of Max & Ivan, a former pro-wrestler, decided to stage an utterly barmy comedians vs wrestlers event.
The sold-out Pleasance Grand turned into an combination of a Music Hall crossed with the Smackdown! set and staged possibly the greatest spectacle in Comedy/Sports Entertainment.
With Nick Helm compering various comedians, split into 2 factions, wrestled pro-wrestlers for "The Wrestling" cup.
All of this was presided over by Brendon Burns and Andrew Maxwell in the commentary booth.
The content of the show was almost irelevant to the glorious spectacle which unfolded. Mere anarchy was loosed upon the stage.
The most interesting part of the night was the 1/3 of the audience who were actually wrestling fans. Rabble roused by Brendon Burns using references only we would get our 1/3 were the most vocal and rabid. It was like the old ECW videos with there loyal and knowing crowd.
The other 2/3 of the audience were far too demure for their own good. They treated it like a theatre show which completely missed the point.
I was with Will Howells and when I was up from my chair practically foaming at the mouth he was sat rather demurely having a bit of a clap.
Rubbish.
There was a moment when the action spilled into the crowd. After the show Will and others complained they did'nt like that bit as they were worried about the healtha and safety issues.
I thought it was the best bit.
More of that next year. Preferably with a Championship Belt
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