Another month, another list o things that have caught our attention! So before the wrestling year kicks off in Bridgeton with Source Wrestling on Jan 28th and SWA’s Rebirth in Paisley Town Hall Feb 25th, here’s a list of things that have kept us occupied as we’ve chewed our fingers off in anticipation!

10. Independence
It’s the topic that’s been stealing the headlines lately as debate, discussion and political warfare has been unleashed upon the UK. Despite being the ‘Scottish’ Wrestling Alliance, we’re rather fond of our fellow Brits – especially as some English men helped found this company and our SWS manager is Irish – but with so many arguments for and against, let us know what you think!

9. The Olympics
There’s not much time left, but soon enough London will be swarmed with athletes and fans as the best of the best in every field sqare off against ach other to represent their nation. There isn’t a competition as pure as that, and we’re surprised to be typing that as everyone in SWA Online’s office is biased on that subject, so we’ll be rooting for the Brits to take home a good few medals this year!

8. Mickey Brooks (yes, again!)
We’ve mentioned this before, but it’s close to happening. The Undying Legacy of Mickey Brooks now has cast, scripts and we got a sneak peek at some of the techniques used to film this (as well as some requests for assistance) so we’re absolutely delighted to be closer to a finished product! Click here for information.

7. SWA DVD’s making a comeback.

‘Nuff said

6. The Great Internet Blackout
A few people were confused and annyed when they notioced several high profile websites including Google and Wikipedia offline, but the lagrest online protest was for good reason. In opposition of the SOPA bill proposed in the US, tens of millions of people stood up to oppose a bill that would effect a lot of people in the name of censorship. Missed out on the SOPA strike? You can catch up on what it was all about here.

5. Mikey Whiplash Online

As many of our fans know, one of the finest and most-traveled independent British wrestlers is a regular teacher at our the Source Wrestling School. His teachings have been a wonderful boost to our school and he’s also appeared foe After Hours (and there are ruinous afoot that he’ll be spending more time in front of SWA fans this year). Now he’s kick started his own website to help boost his time as a wrestling coach and full time wrestling schedule. Click here to check him out.

4. Hello, Dexter Morgan

Alright, so we’re a season or two behind (well, 50% of the office is!) but thoe of us who hadn’t had the time before finally got around to a marathon session of Dexter season 4 and all we can say is… wow! John Lithgow has had a wonderful career but he’ll forever be known in our generation as Dick from 3rd Rock. To see him embrace a roll that turned his reputation on his head was absolutely stunning and the effect it has on Michael C Hall’s Dexter, making him more emotional alongside his new family life, was wonderful. Now those of us who are falling behind need to get through season 5 and 6 (guest starring Edward James Olmos) and enjoy the coming season 6!

3. Marty Michaels writes a book.
You can tell by looking at Marty doing his thing that he loves the classics. The man oozes an old school vibe when he’s hosting a show that brings a sense of class and respectability to SWA events. But now, under his pen-name Callum J stewart, he’s put his knowledge tot he test and written a screen play based on Hammer’s long forgotten Godzilla sequel, a tale of what the film may have looked like if the studio hadn’t bailed on the idea. A completely non-profit view from a Hammer Horror fan, the book is self published at Lulu for only £3.37! Check it out!

2. Mass Effect 3
Valentines Day. The day where we are supposed to open our heart to our loved ones and shower them with gifts. That’s the usual plan. Unfortunately for loved ones across the world, Bioware has chosen that day to release the demo for the much anticipated Mass Effect 3. For those unaware, Mass Effect is a sci-fi action adventure game that follows the story of Commander Sheppard and shapes itself on the decisions you make. The third installment will be fully compatible with the Kinect for Xbox and will conclude Sheppard’s story within it’s own universe with the fall of Earth. Sorry all significant others, we’ll be busy on February 14th.

1. The Wrestling Year Begins!
I don;t know about you guys, bt the season break felt like it took an eternity this year. But, the wait is over and SWA branded shows are back i action as ofd this weekend! Source Wrestling kicks things off witha showcase of SWS Graduates on January 28th before finishing the Source title tournament n Clydebank on March 3rd, and on February 235th SWA makes a big comeback in Paisley Town Hall with Andy Anderson defending the Scottish title against BritWres sensation Jack Gallagher, Joe Coffey getting his rematch against Glen Dunbar for the Laird title and much more! Check out the official previews nd keep in mind that you can now buy tickets for Paisley Town Hall right here on SWA Online!

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