The King takes to the ring

When professional wrestling returns to the Royal Canadian Legion in Yorkton Saturday, High Impact Wrestling (HIW) champion King Kash will be there to defend his title.

Kash said his belt is one of the many highlights of his career.

"I've had some incredible in-ring moments so it's hard to narrow it down to just a couple, but winning my third heavyweight championship was a pretty big deal for the King," he said.

"In fact, winning any one of the many titles I've held over the years has been a highlight each and every time."

Kash said working with some big names in the game have also been a highlight for him.

"I've also had the opportunity to go toe to toe or wrestle alongside some of the all time greats of the pro-wrestling business, including: Billy Gunn, Roaddogg Jesse James, Hurricane Helms, Bushwhacker Luke, etc.," he said. "But if I had to pick just one highlight, it would be the King teaming up with the 'Greatest Intercontinental Champion of All Time', the Honky Tonk Man back in 2006. I grew up watching Honky on TV -- twas one of the most memorable moments of my career."

Kash, who was born and raised in Nevada, said he grew up as a fan of the sport.

"I used to watch wrestling with my Grandpa when I was just a little guy, probably no older than three, or four," he said. "That really planted the seed. After that, my whole life was about pro-wrestling. I had all the action figures, went to all the live events that came through town. I even had an old couch pillow that used to be my 'opponent' during matches in my Grandparents basement.

"I guess you could say it's always been in my blood."

After moving north to Canada, and settling in Regina the opportunity to take his love of wrestling into the ring presented itself.

"I had heard about the HIW Canada training center through a friend of mine who wrestled, and suggested that I give it a try," said Kash. "I was a little reluctant at first but I knew that it was a chance to follow up on my dream so I gave it a go." With true wrestler modesty he added, "to the credit of the HIW training staff, I've become one of the greatest performers in Canada today."

The bravado aside Kash said wrestling is not easy.

"The most difficult aspect of wrestling for me would have to be dealing with the many injuries that have piled up over the years and are continually nagging," he said. "You never really quite heal up 100 per cent, and after over a decade of pounding, I'm pretty sure it's not going to get better as the years wear on. But I have no real complaints about the business, despite all the injuries, I've had the time of my life."

The time of his life comes because Kash still loves the game.

"Despite the fact that I'm a pro-wrestler, I'm still a fan of the business," he said. "So I suppose the draw for me as a fan is that pro-wrestling is bar none one of the most raw and honest live performances one will ever have the chance to witness. I can't think of another form of entertainment that brings you so close to the action, involves you in all of the wildness and danger, and leaves you breathless and at the edge of your seat for two-and-a-half hours.

"There truly is nothing like it anywhere, and I'm very proud to be a part of that."