Another year is over and I'm pretty proud of what happened, about the countries I traveled and victories I was able to take!
Everything started in January (what a surprise), when I got booked by Zero1-MAX to go to Japan for two weeks. I love to wrestle in Japan and I always feel very welcome to. This tour was also fantastic, because I had the chance to travel with Europe's best female Wrestler – Wesna, European Wrestling Association protégé "Big" Van Walter (whom I got booked for three months to train and fight for ZERO1-MAX).
Later that month, I was invited to the Office by a true legend of our sport - "Big" Otto Wanz. We talked for hours and I learned alot!
My next station was England, where I had the chance to step in the Ring for Mr. Brian Dixons – All Star Wrestling. I have always been a big fan of the British wrestling and it was a fantastic experience. Right from there I flew to Egypt and took "Mr. Canada" Steele and Robert Ray with me, to shoot some TV Interviews for ART (Arabian TV), plus shooting scenes for an Arabian cinema film in Cairo!
Working for PWA was my personal highlight of March, 2007. It is crazy how people react on me there, but guys… let me tell you this, you might hate me… but I just don't care about you! Even the time I spend right now, by writing those words is wasted time, so let's jump to the next month!
I spend almost the whole April in the United Kingdom fighting for All Star Wrestling (England) and Orig Williams (Wales). This trip was just perfect; I had my best friend – Michael Kovac with me. Plus I had a great time traveling and drinking with Frankie, James, Dave, Mikey, Karl, Ralph, etc.
May took me to Osterholz Scharnbeck, close to Bremen, Germany for the "EPW Catch-Cup" and later that month, Switzerland's finest – Ares and I faced each other in the "Champions Challenge", which I was able to win by pin fall.
June was very busy – a successful MMA (Free Fight / Vale Tudo) in the Heavyweight class, won within 60 seconds. A big Event held by the European Wrestling Association in Trofaiach, Austria – where Team Austria (Michael Kovac, Robert Ray and myself) beat Team United Kingdom (Drew Mc Donald, Shamus O'Shaunnesey and the Celtic Warrior). As well, as some more Events in Austria, where I had the chance to party with– Erik Isaksen.
I spent almost whole July touring UK for All Star Wrestling and Orig Williams Wrestling Promotions. As I mentioned before, I totally enjoy those trips! Plus meeting new mates like Brandon T, Mike Hughes, Arora and my old lads made the trip very easy!
August was special, not only did I travel to a new Country – Finland, but also I had to defend the EWA World Heavyweight Title in Parkano against Fin-Canadian "StarBuck". A week after that, I flew to another new country on my list, Denmark! I am pretty sure that Wrestling will have a decent future in that Country!
My personal highlight in September was the EWA "Koenigsschlacht" in Frohnleiten, Austria! Big crowed + fantastic team = a great event! I was able to win the "16 man Kings battle - Royal Rumble" in front of my home crowd, which was very special for me!
I got contacted by the WWE office at the beginning of October and invited to come to Birmingham, England to have tryouts on RAW and Smackdown. It was cool to see old friends like Gene Snisky, Paul London, Jamie Knoble and I truly had a good time there. Big thanks to Robbie, Brandon, Darren and Dan!
November included a hell lot of traveling! I was able to wrestle on the (successful) debut show of CWC, got the chance to go back to France (Thanks to Del and Daniel) – Steve Corino was cool as usual and Roderick Strong seemed to like the French beer (well… who doesn't?). At the month ended with the traditional tournament in Bremen, Germany.
The Bremen tournament was still going in December and at least the boys had a good time! The year ended with a very long travel to Colombia, South America. I was able to take Michael Kovac and Alofa with me. It was my 2nd tour to Colombia and it seemed like the fans haven't forgotten about me! 16 participants from all over South and North America, plus Europe took part of this tournament to crown the "Campeon International Lucha Libre Extrema". The last two man of the tournament have been "Headshrinker" Alofa and I. I'm sorry to say, that I wasn't able to take the beautiful trophy with me!
Funniest moments of 2007:
- An unnamed guy (let's call him "Kowatsch") trying to grow by "watering" himself in a Van
- Same guy trying to hide it – with no success!
- Same guy flirting, dancing and more with a later to be found out – shemale
Chris "The Bambikiller"
credits: Chris-Raaber.Com & "Bambikiller's MySpace"