Fire Ant vs TJ Perkins confirmed for Showdown in the Sun!

[KinjiMuto]

The groundwork was laid at “The Homecoming 2012” when Team CHIKARA, Hallowicked & Jigsaw, took on ROH World Tag Team Champions Jay & Mark Briscoe in a Proving Ground match. Standing united, various members of the CHIKARA roster stood at ringside throughout the match to support their representatives, eventually lending an assist to help their team win but only after the champions attempted to remove the masks of their opponents: the ultimate disrespect in the world of CHIKARA. That earned Hallowicked & Jigsaw a tag title opportunity at “Unity” in Chicago Ridge on April 28th.

The next step was taken at our “10th Anniversary Event” where CHIKARA Grand Champion Eddie Kingston, along with other members of the roster, was invited to attend and Kingston was even given some time to speak to the assembled ROH faithful. It is generally believed he intended to talk to ROH World Champion Davey Richards but whatever Eddie had planned to say was thrown out the window when he was interrupted by Kevin Steen. Words were exchanged, disrespect was certainly tossed around, and the situation quickly escalated into a brawl, highlighted by Fire Ant diving onto the mass of security attempting to pull apart the fight. ROH officials have heard on a near daily basis from Eddie Kingston as he is still looking for a fight with “Wrestling’s Worst Nightmare”…

Now, as we get closer and closer to the ROH/CHIKARA joint “Unity” event in April, another member of their unique locker room has been invited to come compete at “Showdown in the Sun” at The War Memorial in Ft. Lauderdale. That guest, none other than the men who soared through the sky in the Hammerstein Ballroom during the Steen/Kingston brawl: Fire Ant!

Fire Ant, a former Young Lions Cup Winner & Campeonatos de Parejas (Tag Team Title) holder, is a high-flying marvel representing The Colony. His opponent, Ring of Honor’s own “Technical Lightning” TJ Perkins!

“I’ve traveled the world.” said Perkins to ROHWrestling.com, “The United States, Japan, and most importantly here, Mexico. I understand the importance of the mask in the Lucha tradition, I’ve even competed under a mask myself at one point in my career, so I understand what it means to the wrestlers under the CHIKARA banner. What I can promise you Fire Ant is that you do not have to worry about me going for your mask or attempting to humiliate you in that fashion. What else I can promise you is that stepping into the ring with me will be the toughest fight you’ve had in your life. I hear you’re fast on your feet, I’m lightning. I hear you can fly, I soar with eagles. I can make your head spin, wrap you up like a pretzel, and knock your head off before you even realize the bell rang to start the match. You’re stepping into the lion’s den Fire Ant, be ready.”

ROH’s TJ Perkins vs. CHIKARA’s Fire Ant on March 31st at “Showdown in the Sun – Day 2”! It all takes place at The War Memorial in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and you can get your tickets right here! Can’t be there live than order the iPPV broadcast right here and watch the action live as it happens!

[GardenStateSaint]

Things are heating up. Thats a Fire Ant joke.

[astoph]

Things are heating up. Thats a Fire Ant joke.

This is gonna be fun!

[Mr. Small Package]

I'm stoked.

[WrestlingMatters]

Nice.

[JigsawVs.Jason]

This match could easily steal the show, awesome news!!

[KaceCC]

I like this match.

[RoaringElbow]

I like this match.

yeah I actually like this alot

[WonkaStar]

Awesome. Hope they get to building up this Synergy show.

[Heyzel]

I can't wait for this I hope tjp finally wins one

[SteenMark23]

Should be awesome. I hope they can sign Red so we can get TJP/Red vs Fire Ant/Green Ant for Night 1.

[JigsawVs.Jason]

Should be awesome. I hope they can sign Red so we can get TJP/Red vs Fire Ant/Green Ant for Night 1.

I really like that idea, however, since night 1 is stacked already and TJP is not scheduled to appear anyway, I rather want to see that match at the Synergy show

[Mr. Small Package]

There's only one version of The Colony that TJP/Red should face...Fire Ant and Soldier Ant.

[WrestlingMatters]

What's with all this Red talk? He's just a spot monkey who's if anything gotten worse with age. There's much better talent out there.

[187_Joeism]

ACH is pretty damn good highflyer actually

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75H3WOpUbYY

[WrestlingMatters]

ACH is pretty damn good highflyer actually

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75H3WOpUbYY

Yes, I've geard good things about this guy.

[Nigel LikesGuinness]

Great news, hopefully Fire Ant will have a good showing and TJP will get a win and lead to a push finally

[Heyzel]

that ach guy is Impressive I would love to see him & rich swann get a try out at the tv taping

[Jimthy]

that ach guy is Impressive I would love to see him & rich swann get a try out at the tv taping

Fairly sure Swann is under DGUSA contract, so I don't see that happening.

[SoZe]

What's with all this Red talk? He's just a spot monkey who's if anything gotten worse with age. There's much better talent out there.

What's with all this? You act like it acme totally out of the blue. Maybe because he just worked his first ROH match in 8 years on a show a few weeks ago, and from most reports he rocked it in the tag with TJ Perkins. Any of this ring a bell? I'm not interested in seeing a bunch of Red singles matches, but he looked great teaming with TJ and I'd be all for seeing them team again in the future.

I can see you not liking Red, but to act like the mention of his name came of of left field is a bit odd.

Also, I fully except Perkins vs Fire Ant to be a killer match. That should light the midcard on fire. I'm very happy about that one.