r/indiewrestling • u/DaveyVega85 • Nov 11 '15
I am Independent Pro Wrestler Davey Vega. Ask me anything!!
Thanks to everyone that participated! This was fun.
I am a Cleveland born, St Louis based pro wrestler who loves life and looking for fun times all the time! Ask away!
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u/Shanerrific Nov 24 '15
What do you see as the success in filling of venues in the STL and other Northeast venues that Texas is missing the point on? My understanding is that shows run weekly there, as they used to in the Sportatorium, and are always full. What's different there in the marketing aspect that keeps the seats full week after week?
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u/DaveyVega85 Jan 12 '16
Wrestling as a whole now is doing way better than it was this time last year and previous years. Houses are up everywhere but the ones that have sell outs are usually the ones that promote and get their product out in the faces of their target audience. Flyering surrounding towns still works but most of the work is done on social media, just have to keep plugging the show.
I also think having a strong in ring product and storylines help a lot as well. If stuff doesn't make sense or easy to follow then its easy to lose people.
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u/ZeusMcFly Nov 11 '15
Why are you such a butt, and what steps have you taken to be less butt like?
Move to Vancouver and be Dan's room mate so I can come visit.
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u/DaveyVega85 Jan 12 '16
I'd move to Van in a heart beat if it didn't mean the absolute end of my wrestling career haha.
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u/cbk1287 Nov 11 '15
Hey Davey,
Not a question but a thank you. I just wanted to tell you that as a kid growing up, you were my best friend. I always looked up to you as a kid and still so now. I'm proud of you for always following your dreams and making them come true. You have all of these fans who love and support you and it's amazing to see you grow as a wrestler every day. I've tried to come to as many of your shows as I can. I'm sure there's fans of yours that make it to way more of your shows than me. The one thing I have that your fans don't, 27 years. 27 years of memories and love. 27 years of ups and downs, love and heartbreak and many other things. I was the first person you actually injured wrestling. I've seen it all and I wouldn't change any of it. So here's to many more years of memories.
Love your #1 and #2 biggest fans and supporters, You're brother and nephew.
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u/JayCee138 Nov 11 '15
Gary Jay has held the SLA title for almost 800 days, if you had to pick one person to take the belt off him other than yourself, who would it be?
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u/DaveyVega85 Nov 11 '15
On the roster currently, I'd say Mat Fitchett or JoJo Bravo. Off roster I'd go with Chris Hero.
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u/JayCee138 Nov 11 '15
Who do you see as some of the better up and comers on the indy scene these days? I think there is a good crop of young guys coming up in STL but wondering who else you're seeing out there.
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u/DaveyVega85 Nov 11 '15
Tyler Thomas from Canada, Donavan Danhausen, Jay Howard to name a few. They are all really good for how young they are (in age and wrestling years).
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u/JayCee138 Nov 11 '15
Stoked to hear you mention Danhausen, I've been really impressed with him and he's a nice guy outside of the ring as well.
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u/JayCee138 Nov 11 '15
What brought you to the St. Louis area originally and how have you liked living here?
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u/DaveyVega85 Nov 11 '15
After my parents divorced, my father moved to STL for about 2 years before he came back and my brother and I moved with him. I have been here since I was 12 and absolutely hated it but I wouldn't dream of moving now.
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u/Heartstrong88 Nov 11 '15
Hey Davey. When I was about 19 years old I seemed to constantly get on your nerves with you always exclaiming that you were going to punch me in the face. Now that it's about eight or so years in the future do you still want to punch me in the face? On the side you're great man and what you've done so far is amazing. Out of all of the guys I've met in this you are one of the one with the biggest passions and you are so good in tag matches. You have been as long as I can remember. Keep going strong bro.
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u/DaveyVega85 Nov 11 '15
For the life of me I don't remember this haha. I don't want to punch anyone in the face so I'm sure I was just joking. I really appreciate it, its always nice to see when people notice my passion for wrestling.
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u/Heartstrong88 Nov 11 '15
lol the last time you said it was when we were in Vancouver.
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Nov 11 '15
If you could work with anyone from any time who would it be and why?
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u/DaveyVega85 Nov 11 '15
Bret Hart, hands down. He was my favorite growing up and would be awesome to work him in his prime.
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Nov 11 '15
That's awesome. As a Canadian, I couldn't have expected a better answer.
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u/fenderdean13 Nov 11 '15
What are your favorite promotions to work with? What about least favorite promotions you don't work with anymore?
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u/DaveyVega85 Nov 11 '15
AIW, AAW, Beyond, Inspire, VIP and STL Anarchy are a few of my favorites.
I haven't had too many bad experiences with places but it would take a lot for me to go back to a couple (I just know them by city, don't even know them by name haha).
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u/kcalbnhoj Nov 11 '15
What are the first bands that got you into hardcore music? It's always great when you come to VIP in Dallas and tear it up.
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u/chesire2050 Nov 29 '15
Seeing as you are kinda local, Which IL Indies do you enjoy working? Which do you avoid?