By Dubray Tallman
I truly believe that it is not only the wrestler that brings energy to a federation. Fans are important too. Have you ever been to a wrestling event and it was so silent and dead, we could say not a good night of wrestling (not necessary true) or just that the fans weren’t into it. Fans help make a wrestler, the wrestlers depend on them to let them know where to go during a match to provide the most excitement.
Going to several wrestling events myself and being observant, I have seen a lot of different ways for the fan to promote your favorite wrestler too other fans I have came across.
My point in these up coming articles is to showcase some of the fans and let the wrestlers know that there are fans waiting for you to come out from that curtain. To cheer or boo, they are there for you.
In the last month I have been to two different shows that feature these very kinds of fans I am talking about. This amazing group of fans are loud, energetic, and stands out in the crowd with their random florescent colored fuzzy hats, boas, and t-shirts.
Yes if you haven’t heard of them, they are the exclusive “Fuzzy Hat Club.” Founder Lynny “NipplerKnocker” Johnson started out buying some hats as a joke and it then became a revolution. With members ranging in ages seven and up they really know how to have a good time.
The Fuzzy Hat Club at Rampage Championship Wrestling in Godfrey Il
Mainly covering the Illinois area federations they have supported Rampage Pro Wrestling, All American Pro, and MECW, this group of fun loving fans appreciate the independent wrestler. “Krotch, Sage Ramsey, and Dewey “Booger” Dawson , Martial Law and The Bayou Outlaws are just few of their favorite wrestlers they have seen in action.
The Fuzzy Hat Club have fun at MECW
I actually got to hangout with them at MECW recently, the President; Terry (Panther) and Vice President, Jeff (Chord) gave me a lot of information on this unique gang of fans. To be a member you need to approach the founder, president, and/or vice president and ask.
The rules of initiation are to wear a colored fuzzy boa for at least three wrestling events, and then you are granted a fuzzy hat and t-shirt. Painless, but it insures that you are not just walking a way with the hat and the group doesn’t ever see you again. Currently the fuzzy hat club has 25+ members and growing.
The new main event at MECW -The Fuzzy Hat Club
The Fuzzy Hat Club actually has meetings and get-togethers every month to pay their monthly $5 dues to insure that all members may attend the next upcoming event scheduled. Not only are they welcome at wrestling events, but wedding receptions too
I asked them what they would change about independent wrestling if they could and their reply was nothing and it was all great. Wrestling brought this group together and made them a special kind of family.
As a federation I would love to have this group in my crowd to bring lots of laughter chanting and energy.
