Sunday, February 4, 2001

The Dynamic Kidd, a Lawrence wrestler, loves the spotlight

George R. Scione

 

Blood streaming down his face, The Dynamic Kidd moans in pain.

Holding his collarbone, while his Valet. Sweet Lady D. wipes the blood from his forehead, The Dynamic Kidd smiles.

The locker room, in the back of Lawrence's Knights of Columbus Hall, is packed with bruisers from the Eastern Wrestling Alliance. But this night belonged to Lawrence's own The Dynamic Kidd

TDK, a Campus security officer by day in Wakefield, has had a love of wrestling since childhood. His love is more for the modern-age style of hardcore bloodbaths. That chilly wintery night in Lawrence was no different.

TDK stepped into the ring to a standing ovation of his hometown fans -- something a few months earlier he never believed would happen again. TDK was in a car accident this past summer, breaking his collarbone in two places, cracking his wrist and knocking himself unconscious. His injuries left a dark cloud over his future in wrestling.

"I was just so happy to get back out there," said the 37-year-TDK. "I was in some pain, my collarbone isn't 100 percent yet, but I couldn't let my fans down. When I was told we were coming to Lawrence, I had to make my return...I had to do it for my fans."

The Dynamic Kidd seemed right at home in the ring, taking on his opponent -- Mysterio -- in a chain match lasting over 20 minutes, but resulting in a bloody Dynamic Kidd.

"Wrestling is in my blood," said TDK, who left his native Puerto Rico for the United States in 1971. "It's all I have ever wanted to do. I am happy to just get out there and do my best. I know what the fans want to see, and I love giving them exactly what they want."

The Dynamic Kidd has the chance to shine again in front of the hometown crowd. TDK will take to the mat Friday at the Knight's of Columbus on Market Street as he wrestles for Chaotic Wrestling VS. Arch Kincaid

"I can't wait to get back to Lawrence and wrestle in front of my fans again," said TDK. "I get this extra boost of energy."

Spike Dudley in town

Extreme Championship Wrestling star Spike Dudley will be hitting the valley.

Dudley, one third of the Dudley Boys when the now WWF tag-team champions were in ECW, is scheduled for the Feb. 9 show (8 p.m.) at the Knights of Columbus in Lawrence. He is spending February touring with Chaotic Wrestling.

"It's unheard of that someone with name value or recognition wants to be a real part of a smaller venture," said Rich Palladino, a ring announcer for the company. "Usually guys just come in, sell their 8-by-10 glossies and autographs and leave."

On Friday's card will be Chaotic World Champion, The Extreme Strong Man Gino Martino; tag-team champs The One Night Stand -- Ronnie D.Lishus and Edward G.Xtasy; midget champion Short Sleeve Sampson and Master Sandy, a body building woman in the mold of WWF's Chyna.

Others on the card include local grapplers Latin Fury Luis Ortiz and The Dynamic Kidd, of Lawrence.

Tickets are $15 at the door, $12 in advance, $5 for children 6 and under. Tickets, scheduling and information on Chaotic Wrestling can be found at www.chaoticwrestling.com.

Dynamic Kidd's Message Board [ Post a Response | Dynamic Kidd's Message Board ] More of TDK in the News Tell a friend about this message! Posted by Luke on 12/17/2000, 1:18 pm , in reply to "TDK in the News" 209.222.78.8 Saturday, December 9, 2000 Winning return to ring for Lawrence's Vega By George R. Scione Eagle-Tribune Writer LAWRENCE -- Body slams, clotheslines and some chair shots to boot. That was the action 140 fans witnessed last night at The Knights of Columbus #67 on Market Street. With a solid lineup of athletic individuals, local talent was the highlight of Eastern Wrestling Alliance show. The Dynamic Kidd, actually Louis Vega of Lawrence, pounds Misterio during a pro wrestling match at the Knights of Columbus in Lawrence. All four Lawrence residents who fought won. Leading the charge was Louis Vega, better known as The Dynamic Kidd. In his first match back from a car accident, Vega won a chain match. By winning the shave or unmask match, Vega saved his hair and was able to unmask his opponent, Misterio. Also making a grand entrance in front of their hometown crowd were AstroMan, Magic Dragon and Gladiator. The trio won their six-man tag team match. "I been wrestling for 20 years," said Victor Ortiz, A.K.A. AstroMan. "I came here from the Dominican Republic, I love fighting in front of my home crowd. This is what it's all about." EWA was purchased in August by promoter Joshua Shea and one of the wrestlers. Shea was a former script writer under the old ownership. As far as Shea was concerned his groups visit to the Knights of Columbus was worthwhile for both entertainment value and financial gain. "This is the first show we've had that looks like it will make some money," said Shea, who estimated 190 tickets were sold for the event. "This is the third show since we took over, and it is the best to this point. With how well we did tonight, I'm sure we will be back in Lawrence soon." That's just what Vega is hoping for. After winning his match he hobbled back to the dressing room a bloody mess, crying for more. "I do this for my fans," Vega said. "I'm here in Lawrence for my first match after my car accident, and I may be hurting...but it's all worth that pain. I can't wait to come back here and put on another show for my fans." Dynamic Kidd's Message Board [ Post a Response | Dynamic Kidd's Message Board ] Create a free poll for your site! TDK in the News Tell a friend about this message! Posted by Luke on 12/17/2000, 1:13 pm 209.222.78.8 Tuesday, December 5, 2000 Lawrence native returns to ring after car accident Louis Vega, a Lawrence, Mass., resident who by day works as a security guard at the Wakefield Vocational School, but by night is better known as professional wrestler "The Dynamic Kidd" suffered a real-life setback in August. Vega, one of the area's most popular pro wrestlers who has been featured on MTV, was in a car accident that left his shoulder and side very banged up and his future as a pro wrestler in doubt. Luckily, because of his training, conditioning and health prior to the accident, Vega's recovery has been nothing short of remarkable. On Friday he makes his return to the wrestling ring in front of family and friends for the Eastern Wrestling Alliance, a Maine-based professional wrestling organization that will be making its debut in the city. The show is going to be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Market Street with a 7 p.m. start time. Vega will challenge the masked Mysterio in a hair vs. mask match. Should Vega lose, his head will be shaved. If Mysterio loses, his true identity will be revealed. "We're looking forward to this show being huge," said Joshua Shea, one of the Eastern Wrestling Alliance owners. "We've done shows in Wakefield with Louis 'Dynamic Kidd' Vega and he's got such a loyal following." Shea said if the turnout is decent, the EWA will consider running shows every month or so in Lawrence and will make it a regular stop. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for children under 12 and senior citizens, with $1 added to those prices the day of the show. 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