Professional wrestling has always had its share of fashionistas. Men and women who pushed the envelope with their outfit choices. Legends like "Classy" Freddie Blassie, Jim Cornette and Jimmy Hart come to mind along with current talent Rockstar Spud. But the big stage isn't the only place you'll see some fashion statements. Stride Pro Wrestling has a nice share of fashionistas.
J. Wellington Beauregard has had an interesting sense of fashion for years. I first met 'J. Wells' during our days with All American Pro Wrestling. The self-proclaimed billionaire likes to wear matching shirt and pants combos. From time to time he'll throw in a sweater tied around his neck too.
Old school...
Courtesy: Steve Belcher
Courtesy: Steve Belcher
Courtesy: Steve Belcher
A member of the DR Party under the management of Beauregard has turned heads with not only his flashy tights but with his noteworthy hair. Scott Phoenix has flowing locks that leave many fans and wrestlers in the locker room green with envy.
Courtesy: Steve Belcher
Courtesy: Steve Belcher
Courtesy: Steve Belcher
I'm going to throw myself into the mix too. At the first Stride Pro Wrestling show (then CMA Wrestling) I wore my Bobby "the Brain" Heenan jacket. It's an old suit coat my mom repurposed with red glitter material for my costume at WrestleMania 27. But instead of letting it sit in my closet, I decided to give the jacket new life with my ring announcing. I've also added some suits from Shinesty and Opposuits and even an 'electric cowboy' jacket from my friend Todd Ellis.
Courtesy: Steve Belcher
Courtesy: Steve Belcher
Who is your favorite Stride Pro Wrestling fashionista? Weigh in here or join us Saturday, March 10 at Cambria Village Hall. Doors open at 6, bell time is 6:30 p.m.
In middle school I had bad hair, bad glasses, and a bad sense of fashion. My one saving grace (at least in my mind) was my collection of Swatch Watches. They came at time that I had outgrown my Mickey Mouse and Snoopy watches and offered something stylish and fun at the same time. Bright colors, cool designs. They were the embodiment of the 80's.
I had three Swatches back in the day. While the faces stayed the same on them, you could pretty easily swap out the bands on them. This helped in making a new fashion statement at a lower price. It seemed like back then everyone had at least one Swatch Watch. It was truly a timeless time piece.
Guard 1
Along with the watch you could add some protection to the fashion. There were two different kinds of guards. One was a rubbery piece that went down the middle of the watch face. It attached at either end of the band. It was a bit thicker and more durable than a rubber band, but I don't know how much protection this piece added. They came in multiple colors, so the guards were very stylish.
Guard 2
The other guard fit around the face of the watch. It clicked around it and was a bit more practical. Those guards didn't obstruct the view of the watch the way the rubber one did. I'm trying to remember, but I think it was possible to add both guards to the watch for the ultimate form of protection and style.
I know Swatch is still around, but I don't know if the campy designs of the 80's are still for sale. I wish I still had my collection from my teen years, as it's always fun to look back on those relics of the past.
