The Merch Table - Kayfabe Clothing, Mark Haskins, SPLX, Pro Wrestling Tees & One Fall Media

So, The Merch Table has been away for awhile and well it has returned as a three part special for this week, no really. Divided into three parts, Part one focuses on the wrestlers merchandise, Part Two aimed at the Promotions and concluding on Friday with a combination of anything I may of missed and even requests from yourselves of merchandise from your favourite wrestlers that I’ll hunt for.

With that said and done, let’s move on time is not our friend and we start off with the superb Clothing line of...

I featured this line from other wrestlers before namely The Filthy Generation (Stevie Boy and Kay Lee Ray) and Carmel Jacob in a previous Merch Table but let’s focus a bit more in what the clothing line aims for & who else they feature…

“Kayfabe Clothing aim to bring the highest quality in alternative pro wrestling T-Shirts inspired by the industry itself or parodies. We supply Men's T-Shirts, Ladies T-Shirts, Hoodies of both the pullover and zip variety and other apparel inspired by the pro wrestling industry.” - Kayfabe Clothing Website. 

You know what, they are absolutely right, I can vouch that what they say is true, 

BT Gunn

Who is BT Gunn? - In a nutshell, he is one of the UK’s most dynamic and resilient wrestlers in the world today. He is the PBW Heavyweight and BCW Heavyweight Champion as well as Co-Holder of the PWE Tag Team Championships with Chris Renfrew. He is responsible for being involved in some of ICW’s most brutal rivalries throughout it’s 10 year history and continually leads by example as a trainer in the GPWA Academy.

http://www.kayfabeclothing.com/bt-gunn

Hoody: £34.99.
Available in Sizes: S - 2XL.

Wolfgang

Who is Wolfgang? - He is the ICW World Heavyweight Champion and he is one of Scotland’s most prominent figures in wrestling. Some people say big men can’t fly, those people haven’t seen Wolfgang in the ring, wither he’s matching power with power against some of the strongest men across the UK, he also has the agility to surprise opponents and fans alike with his highflying ability.

http://www.kayfabeclothing.com/wolfgang

T-Shirt: £19.99.
Available in Sizes: S - 2XL.

Mark Coffey

Who is Mark Coffey? - The SWA Heavyweight Champion as well Co-Holder of the ICW and SWA Tag Team Championship alongside Jackie Polo. Straight up one of the most respected men in UK wrestling, equally responsible of some of the best and shocking moments on SWA, ICW and PWE. When he’s good he’s good but when he’s bad…Who’s Bad? He Bad.

http://www.kayfabeclothing.com/product-page/49ea99f3-173f-96df-2bc4-55e6bdce34db

T-shirt: £19.99.
Available in Sizes: XS - XL 

“I do this for my kids, my wife, for the never ending passion that burns within me, to where every moment of each day my brain can only think of that one thing. I hate it when people say that your dream can't be reality, like, come on, look at me. I’m a 5'6 180lbs country boy from England and yet I get to travel the globe, striving forward in the land of the big guys, living my dream in front of thousands of fans. That’s pretty fucking mental to me. Dream big.” - Mark Haskins.

More than I can ever say really, the PROGRESS World Champion

http://www.fighthaskins.com/product/haskins-never-stay-down-pre-order

T-shirt: £20
Available in Sizes: S-XL

“Suplex (SPLX) is a team formed of top athletes from the professional wrestling world. We fully embrace the athletic aspect of the industry and believe we have formed a stellar unit featuring Zack Sabre, Jr., Adam Cole, Dave Mastiff, Gail Kim, Prince Devitt, and Kyle O’Reilly.Thank you for supporting the SPLX brand and our sponsored athletes. We aim to always progress as a company and help assist in creating your legacy.” - SPLX

The mission statement of the illustrious SPLX team.

http://store.suplexapparel.com/product/team-suplex-ampersand-t-shirt-zack-sabre-jr-adam-cole-dave-mastiff-fergal-devitt

T-shirt: £16.99
Available in Sizes: M-XL

“Here at ProWrestlingTees.com we work directly with some of the greatest wrestlers in history. By allowing wrestlers to create their own stores it gives you, the fans, the opportunity to own t-shirts you have seen at shows, in pictures or may have never seen before. All stores, products and photos are owned by the wrestlers themselves. Profits go directly to the wrestlers to support what they do and what you love.” - ProWrestlingTees.com

I’ve personally ordered from PWT and found them to be excellent also I find it’s no surprise that many more wrestlers are becoming part of their ever growing circle.

Viper

One of the many stars to be featured in the recent ITV World of Sport Pilot and Alpha Omega Wrestling Wrestling Champion.

http://www.prowrestlingtees.com/catalog/category/view/id/847

We are focused on his T-shirt: Prices start at $19.99
Available in Sizes: S-5XL

Kimber Lee

World famous star who has already made of hell of an imp at in the UK and soon to be seen on ICW’s Road to The Hydro tour, she has been a multiple Champion in many different promotions across the world, need I say more.

http://www.prowrestlingtees.com/princess-kimber-lee.html

T-shirt: $19.99
Available in Sizes: S-5XL

Su Yung

This was a special request, so I’ve found images of several t-shirts by the lady in question on Pro Wrestling Tees. For fans who may not have seen Su Yung, she has excelled and terrified fans alike in any promotion she has been a part of, like Shine, Shimmer, FCW, MLW to name a few and many many more.

T-Shirt: $19.99
Available in Sizes: S-5XL

Concluding today’s Merch Stand is…

This team are hosting the debut of The One Fall Sessions LIVE from Glasgow on Thursday 17th November, as part of the Insane Championship Wrestling. Hosted by Simon Cassidy, bringing  exclusive interviews and Q&A hosted with Tag Champions Mark Coffey & Jackie Polo, Polo Promotions, DCT - Wrestler and Kenny Williams ahead ICW in The Hydro.
The event will also feature stand up from the one and only Billy Kirkwood!

To celebrate this show or just simply support them…

http://www.mansruinstore.co.uk/onefall/

T-shirt: £14.99
Available in Sizes: S-3XL

Words and Images - Craig Hermit 
Editor - James Marston
        

Five Questions With... Kacey Owens

After last week's interview with Stuart Rodgers from The Indy Corner, it's time to jump back into the ring with Northern Irish star, Kasey Owens.

Ring Name: Kasey Owens (One half of The Owens Twins with Leah Owens)

Age: 24

Hometown: Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland

Height: 5ft 7 ins

Weight: 57kg/130lbs

Promotions Competed For: 
No Limit Wrestling (2010-2011)
Fight Factory Pro Wrestling (2010-2011)
Union of European Wrestling Associations (2011)
Main Stage Wrestling (2011)
American Wrestling Rampage (2011)
Pro Wrestling: EVE (2012-)
Bellatrix (2012)
Britannia Wrestling Promotions (2012)
Ice Ribbon (2012-)
Insane Championship Wrestling: Fierce Females (2012-)
Insane Championship Wrestling (2013-)
Celtic Championship Wrestling (2013-)
Japanese Women Pro-Wrestling Project (2013-)

1. When did you first get into wrestling and what was the drew you to the sport? 

As many people in the business may say I first watched wrestling when I was very young. I remember sitting watching it with my older brother while playing with our action figures of The British Bulldogs.
Then when I was getting older around the age of 9 or 10 I remember watching WWE (F as it was then) and seeing the women on the show and thinking to myself I want to be just like them. What really solidified that thought was when girls like Lita and Trish and Victoria started really making an impact after 2000 and showed that women could hold their own just like the men.

2. What are your Top Three matches of all time and why? 

First match

Fergal Devitt vs. Marafuji

I love the Japanese style of wrestling and having trained with Fergal in Bray - I came to appreciate and love the style even more. This match was outstanding and definitely sticks out in my mind as one of the best matches I have ever watched.

Second Match

Kaori Yoneyama vs. Emi Sakura
The story of this match and the psychology and emotion behind it makes it a must see for any wrestler out there.
It wasn’t like they were wrestling to keep their hair - they were wrestling for the respect and for the respect of all that was watching that day putting on one of the best female matches of all time.

Third Match

Shawn Michaels vs. Undertaker Wrestlemania

What can I say, the build up the emotion the psychology this match had everything. I remember watching it in awe and when it finished was left wanting more, I can watch this match over and over and still have the same emotions watching it like I did the first time I watched it.

3. What's your opinion of the current state of women's wrestling in WWE, TNA, as well as across Britain and elsewhere at the moment? 

Up until recently with WWE/TNA I was little upset at the direction they took with the women in the company, almost forgetting all the great years of female wrestling that they had had on PPVs and house shows. But I see that they are turning it around with certain signings and the are actually building credible storylines and matches within the company which I believe will open the doors for great female wrestling back in the WWE which I look forward to seeing.

Across the rest of the world I'm very proud to say that I’ve wrestled for some of the greatest female companies in the UK from Bellatrix to Pro Wrestling Eve to more recent ICW: Fierce Females with some of the best talent in the world today. 

The UK is starting to stand up and take notice of female wrestling again and I hope it continues to go from strength to strength allowing the talent to go places they’ve always dreamed of - from Japan to Mexico to the US and beyond. Its an exciting time to be a female wrestler in the UK.

4. Which wrestler would you most like to have a match with and why? 

That’s a difficult question to answer as I’ve many people I would love to wrestle. 

I would have to say and it may not be a surprise for some - Lita.

She’s the reason that I wanted to wrestle. I had been watching wrestling for years before but not until I saw her did it give me the fire to do what she did. 

She inspired me and gave me the confidence to be me and try new things and continues to inspire me to this day in everything I do in the ring.

She changed many peoples views on female wrestling in the WWE and inspired not only me but an entire generation - my generation. As many of the girls I have had the pleasure to train with has cited her as an inspiration.

Of course there are many others that I would love to wrestle as it would be an honour to wrestle them such as;

- Gail Kim her ring work is amazing.

- Victoria/Tara showed that you can train as hard as the men and still be taken seriously as a female competitor and not a gimmick for being a ‘fit’ woman.

I had the honour to wrestle one of the best from Japan recently - Emi Sakura. That was an experience I will not soon forget.

5. Where can our readers catch you in action next and how can they get in touch?

I am currently not taking bookings in the UK for next few months as I have the honour of heading to Japan to train with the girls at Ice Ribbon for the next three months from July 1st to September 22nd. A dream come true.

You can contact me through the following;

-Kasey Owens Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kasey-Owens/137511873016557

-Kasey Owens Twitter 

@KaseyOwens5 

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ATPW would like to thank Kacey for this great interview and wish her the best for the rest of her time in Japan.

Still to Come: Former WWE and ROH wrestler and commentator Matt Striker.