CHIKARA brings Lucha Libre to the Chicago area NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT, September 20th!

CHICAGO, IL – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's acclaimed professional wrestling promotion CHIKARA, is making its Chicagoland debut next Saturday night September 20, 2008.  CHIKARA, now in its seventh and biggest year to date, is heading west to present their vision of family-friendly, internationally-flavored pro-wrestling.

"CHIKARA is a comic book come to life, filled with colorful characters and cutting-edge wrestling that's fun for the whole family," according to founder Mike Quackenbush.   "We want to bring our international style wrestling and unique brand of entertainment to new places, and considering our Lucha Libre roots, the Chicagoland area makes for an obvious first choice!"

Mark Coale of Odessa Steps Magazine notes "CHIKARA is the closest thing we have in America to Mexican pro-wrestling, better known as Lucha Libre." CHIKARA is full of masked and non-masked wrestlers who fly all over the ring doing all kind of dives, flips and incredible submission maneuvers. The air traffic controllers at nearby O'Hare Airport have been put on alert, as there should be some low flying aircraft in Streamwood on September 20.  Including such luchadors as El Oriental from the acclaimed Mexico AAA promotion, and the original Mistico from Mexico, Incognito!

"I'm very excited about CHIKARA coming to the greatest wrestling town in the world, Chicagoland" says promoter Keith Lipinski.  "For years I have wanted CHIKARA to venture west, and the fans have demanded an authentic CHIKARA show.  Next Saturday September 20, they will finally get it.  The CHIKARA professional wresting experience is unlike any other, perfect for families, fans of pro wrestling and the theater.  It will be a very special night in Streamwood."

CHIKARA is not only known for its outstanding pro-wrestling contests, but for its wacky cast of characters.  Besides your normal professional wrestlers, CHIKARA hosts some of the following intriguing characters:  a colony of ants, two ancient Egyptians (a dancing pharaoh and a cobra), an insect evil doer, and two living ice cream clowns.

After playing to boisterous crowds in both Massachusetts and Connecticut earlier this year to celebrate the sixth year of CHIKARA pro wrestling, it was decided to take the CHIKARA circus on the road to see their great fans and friends in the Midwestern United States. The third weekend in September, CHIKARA is hitting the road and making our debut in both Illinois and Ohio!

Thanks to the cooperation of fine independent wrestling groups like NWA Midwest and Elite Pro Wrestling, among others, CHIKARA can finally announce the exact location for our September 20th Chicago-area event! On that particular Saturday, the stars of CHIKARA will play the Streamwood Park District Community Center, located in scenic Streamwood, IL. Our event will be titled, what else but, "The Artistic Pursuit of Being Yourself" and so far, a who's who of CHIKARA's finest have signed to be part of the event.

Main Event 6-Man Tag Match!

From Mexico's AAA promotion El Oriental joins the Super Smash Brothers (the masked video gaming duo of Player Uno and Player Dos) for a wacky 6-man tag against CHIKARA's founder Mike Quackenbush, Hallowicked & the original Mistico from Mexico, Incognito!

Young Lions Cup Match!

Vin Gerard (Champion) vs. Fire Ant (Challenger)

First Time Ever!

Drake Younger vs. STIGMA (formally Shane Storm)

Rematch from King of Trios!

Chicago's Very Own - Da Soul Touchaz (Acid Jaz & Marshe Rockett & Willie Richardson with manager C. Red) vs. F.I.S.T. (Gran Akuma & Chuck Taylor & Icarus)

Young Lions Square Off!

Tim Donst vs. Buck Hawke

Relevos Atomicos!

The Colony (Soldier Ant & Worker Ant) and Threat Level Midnight (Billy Roc & Trik Davis) vs. The Order of the Neo Solar Temple (UltraMantis Black & Crossbones) and The Osirian Portal (Amasis & Ophidian)

Pre-Show Presentation by NWA Midwest!

Egotistico Fantastico vs. Silas Young

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"The Artistic Pursuit of Being Yourself"

Saturday Evening

September 20, 2008

The Streamwood Park District Community Center!

777 S. Bartlett Rd. Streamwood, IL 60107

Doors open at 6:30 pm.  The action begins at 7:00 pm!

Adults:  $20.00

Kids 12 and under:  $5.00

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