The Art Of Pro Wrestling.
From heart to canvas, pro wrestling throughout the years has redefined how we not only interact with it as fans, but how we internalize its very movements and aura. From matches that made us cry, and moments that left us in pure euphoria, it is no hidden secret that professional wrestling is a form of art in itself. So it was only fitting that SOS Pro Wrestling held one of its final end-of-the-year shows, “The Big Kahuna”, in Seattle at Cannonball Arts.
What is so valuable about the promotion of SOS is not only the amazing talent who hop in the ring once a month(sometimes twice), or the storylines that elicit genuine reactions, but the honesty of love that every single person who works there holds. I would also do a disservice if I did not highlight the show's “Noise Boys”: the power trio of the microphone monarch, Fuego, and the comedic duo of Von Whistler and Vanderbeek on commentary. These three men anchor SOS, keeping the crowd engaged and the vibes alive.
This show not only felt different from the regular, but it also looked different. The ring surrounded by rows and rows of fans in seats, a contrast to the smaller, homey venue hosted monthly at Edison Square in TacomaFeeling more like a PPV event, the crowd was lively, connected, and ready for whatever happened next. With names like Nyla Rose(AEW), Su Yung(TNA), and PNW locals like Derrick Jaws, Steve Migs, Big Anne, Matt Branniga, and more- SOS put on quite the show!
During the night, there were several chants of “holy shit,” which helped define the evening. High-flying action, body slams that made you want to call your chiropractor, moments that got you out of your seat, and quite literally out of the way. The Big Kahuna was a spectacular event, with spectacular people. For me, the show was a little more special because it was a chance for me to take my younger brother to his very first wrestling show, and from the moment the opening match started, he was an instant fan!
Through the romance of wrestling, its vulnerability and anguish- we find ourselves, as fans, being a part of a working piece that is never finished. And that is what I love about professional wrestling.
Kudos to SOS Pro Wrestling for being such a warm highlight in the PNW’s wrestling scene. If you have never been to a show, I highly recommend it for both fans of wrestling and even those who have never been interested in the sport. And make sure you swing by Cannonball Arts to check out Seattle’s largest contemporary art center.
You won't be disappointed.