From the editor

As the national wrestling scene became increasingly monopolized by Vince McMahon and as my interest in it subsequently faded, I stumbled upon a backyard wrestling organization in my hometown that made me change the way I thought about wrestling. These kids were slowly killing themselves, week after week, in order to feel alive for just a few moments. It was there that I learned that the people behind the created characters were often much more interesting than charcters themselves.

When I discovered that there was a professional wrestling organization here in Austin, I jumped at the opportunity to see what it was like to be a part of the industry. For the past three months I have trained alongside the members of Champions of Texas Power Wrestling. What I experienced there was often far greater than words could describe, but what did translate can be read within this issue.

My wrestling training will climax on Saturday, April 22, when I have my first, last and only wrestling match of my career. If you decide to come, be sure to tell them that The School Boy sent you.

—Austin Powell

DT OUT ON THE WEEKEND

Peter Franklin | Daily Texan Staff

DT Weekend editor Austin Powell is caught in a Mexican wrestling hold known as a “tapatia” by Champions of Texas Power Wrestling’s Ray Campos.

SET LIST
By Austin Powell (the next phase in human evolution)

4/13 John Dee Graham Cactus Cafe
Austin’s musician of the year to release new album, Full, on Tuesday.

4/14 The Arm CD Release @ Emo’s
Artistic post-punkers will Call You Out.

4/14 Mae @ Emo’s
Indie sweethearts still following The Everglow.

4/15-4/16 Austin Reggae Festival @ Auditorim Shores
We be jammin.

4/16 The Monster Squad @ The Drafthouse
Screening of cult classic will feature cast members and director.

4/17-18 Chris and Rich Robinson of Black Crowes @ Cactus Cafe
Sold out.

4/18 When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth, Ho Ag, Tuxedo Killers @ Beerland
Come for the live comedy happy hour, stay for the local music.

4/19 The Action @ Emo’s
Punk rock from Toronto featuring Monster Squad, Sober Daze and AK47s.

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