Tag team wrestling is an important
alternative to a wrestling card simply full of singles and title
matches. In some ways, there is more to watch, more to focus on and,
maybe even, more excitement.
When you look through the history of
tag team wrestling you come across legendary, hall-of-fame worthy
names such as The Road Warriors, Arn Anderson and Tully Blanchard,
and The Briscos – just to name a few. One thing that all of these
teams have in common is that they could never dream of reaching the
level of 'sleaziness' as British wrestling's brightest and funniest
tag teams – The Magnums.
The Magnums comprise of 'The Filth' Chris Walker and 'Dirty' Dick Riley.
I requested an interview with these...
gentlemen. I use that term loosely as the interview was agreed to but
on their terms; meeting at a seedy, dirty strip club – South of the
Gutters of Soho. I arrived at this location and was greeted by a
barrage of old, sagging, battered, worn-out, forty-something
strippers eventually finding The Magnums VIP booth...
Jimmo's Angle: Hi guys, nice choice of venue... let's get down to business then – the quicker we're done, the quicker I can get out of here! Where were you previously before 'coming together' as a tag team?
Riley: I previously made a name for myself through the DWA (Devon Wrestling Association), and was trained by the now WWE/NXT Superstar Oliver Grey (Joel Redman) and 15-year-veteran UK Dominator. Most people know of me through my series of matches with him... Or through my breakthrough in the FWA (Frontier Wrestling Association) promotion. I also featured heavily in the Agenda/Resistance feud. I am a former DWA Devon Trophy winner and a current Pro EVW Tag Team Champion with my partner 'The Filth' Chris Walker.
Walker: I started out in 2006, spending time training with FWA in Portsmouth, 4FW in Swindon and BAWA in Banbury, Oxfordshire. My first professional match was in 2008. I have worked for numerous companies across the country and wrestled many high profile names, including current WWE Star Daniel Bryan, NXT's Oliver Grey and ROH's Jimmy Jacobs. I also took 2009 off to recover from a broken neck to return better than ever. I am a two-time Pro EVW Tag Team Champion, three-time BAWA Champion, two-time BAWA DVD Champion. I also had the 2010 BAWA Match of the Year vs Joel Redman.
JA: Impressive credentials there! What brought you together?
Riley: We met on the set of the porno 'Die Hard-On'. Actually, after shooting the movie we packed four Polish hookers with nine-pints of Man Relish... whilst snorting coke off of their breasts. The next morning we'd been hit by a revelation to start The Magnums. We then realised that we share a love for powdered substances, porn, hookers, getting laid... and most importantly wrestling.
Walker: We also did MOvember last year
– individually - and complimented each other on our awesome 'taches
once we met. We were then given the opportunity (with Pro EVW) to
compete as a tag team, so I thought that we may as well play on the
mustaches, and give a nod to the King of Sleaze – Magnum P.I, by
naming ourselves 'The Magnums'. At their next show we won the Pro EVW
Tag belts.
JA: Lovely images there, Dick... What are your aims, goals and ambitions?
Riley: One of main aims is to work in
Europe; Amsterdam and Germany. It was always one of our main aims
when we started as a tag team to wrestle in some of the sleaziest
locations there is! We also want to work for the top promotions of
the UK. We have worked either singles or as a tag for 7 promotions in
around six months as a team!
Walker: Obviously, we want to work
with all the top tag teams in the country for the top promotions. As
for tag teams; we know we would have an outstanding match whether it
be with The Bhangra Knights, London Riots, The Hunter Brothers,
Project Ego, The Predators or The LDRS. To be honest, we could have a
decent match with any tag team in the country, bro.
JA: Why should people take notice of The Magnums?
Riley: People should take notice.
'cause we are not your every day tag team... We will be the guys you
won't forget on the show - the guys that stand out. Not
only can we perform good wrestling matches, but we have charisma,
charm, and interact with the crowd – especially the ladies - from
start to finish - which a lot of tag teams lack and don't do.
JA: Speaking of 'ladies', what type of women are you into?
Walker: What type of woman? We like
them busty and filthy! 18-81 years old! We don't care... as long as
they can hang with the wang!!
JA: I see. What's a typical day in the life of a Magnum?
Walker: A day in the life of a Magnum?? Well, just watch SleazeTV and you'll see for yourself, BRO!!
JA: I'll be sure to check that out! Finally, have you got a message for the UK wrestling scene?
Walker: We want to make sure that all
the promotions and tag teams in the country are aware that THE
MAGNUMS are here and we are going to be a force to be reckoned with
for years to come!
Riley: Wrestling Promotions...
Women... with testicles... We coming for you SUCKAS!
I'd like to thank The Magnums for their time during the interview. If you'd like to know more about them then visit their Superkick Media page. If you'd like to continue your 'sleazy tour' of them then check out SleazeTV on YouTube:
Note: It should also be noted that The Magnums became the first ever Pride Tag Team Champions over the weekend (Exeter). Congratulations!!
Pro EVW - Magnums vs Lion Hearts (Feb 2013)
Note: It should also be noted that The Magnums became the first ever Pride Tag Team Champions over the weekend (Exeter). Congratulations!!
@jimmosangle
They are my idols!! - Muzzy
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