Up-and-comers: "Slyk" Wager Brown: we shine our spotlight on fresh talent in the world of wrestling - Brief Article

Wrestling Digest, Feb, 2002

PROFESSIONAL DEBUT:

"I debuted in a battle royal with Prince Albert and Steve Bradley [in August 1997], but my first singles match was with Damon Darkangelo in Manchester, N.H., [in October 1997]. I was also the `cop' on `SmackDown!' [on March 20, 2001] who took The Undertaker's boot on the ramp."

HEROES:

"Shawn Michaels--A wrestler with a lack of size who made up for it with outstanding athleticism, character and charisma and was always fun to watch. Rick Rude--a wrestler who captivated the crowd's attention with his natural in-ring abilities and appeal."

STYLE:

Technical high-flier

BEST MATCH SO FAR:

"During a trip to Ultimate Professional Wrestling, I wrestled Frankie `the Future' Kazarian [on May 5, 2001], one of the top guys there. I learned a lot about telling a story and psychology."

WHERE HE THINKS HE'S GOING:

"Ultimately, my goal is simple: To make it to the top. I will keep working hard and improving steadily until I do just that."

HOW TO CONTACT HIM:

Visit www.slykwagnerbrown.net

QUICKIES:

* Trained by Walter "Killer" Kowalski and current school trainer, Mike Hollow.

* Passed up an amateur wrestling scholarship to the University of Massachusetts to attend Kowalski's pro wrestling training school.

* Used to hang out ringside every day until he was finally allowed to join the school upon turning 18.

* Participated in football, wrestling and track in high school.

* Is known for his high drop-kicks.

* Has held many belts in the New England independent wrestling scene.

* Fellow Kowalski student April Hunter serves as his manager.

* Works as a banker and is also a trainer at Kowalski's school.

* When he moved to the United States at age 10, he rarely spoke because no one could understand his Jamaican accent. It was then that he learned the value of listening rather than speaking.

* He would love to collect very expensive, very fast cars.

* What he thinks makes a good match: "Making the people watching believe what you're doing, as well as making them a part of your match, which makes them care."

Slyk's Stats

BIRTH NAME:
Wagner G. Brown

HEIGHT:
6-feet-2-inches

WEIGHT:
215 pounds

BIRTHDAY:
September 5, 1979

HOMETOWN:
Kingston, Jamaica

CHARACTER HOMETOWN:
Xstasy Island

FEDERATION AFFILIATION:
Chaotic Wrestling

(www.ChaoticWrestling.com)