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Steal my Sunshine - "The Joey Bricco Story"

By: Gray Ghost

Hey, the Gray Ghost here, w the first of a series of periodic columns, interviews, and thoughts and opinions on one of the most talked about promotions in New England , Power and Glory Wrestling. I’m calling this Ghostly Haunting.  For my first column, I thought Id take a look at “Pretty Boy” Joey Bricco and his strange journey down the Power and Glory highway in 2007

If you recall, Joey first appeared on Power and Glory’s debut show as Brian Anthony’s little lackey. Whatever the Green man and Northeast Champ wanted, Bricco followed him around like a lovesick puppy. He even bought Brian birthday presents. But, Anthony berated him for some of the gifts, and such. Why Joey would put up with this, and would he? Made for some thought indeed.

"Trip to Six Flags" Video

After enduring this, things got better as our strange little couple bonded at six flags. It was like two best friends, soul mates, or whatever, bonding. Such a nauseatingly touching scene. But, Joey didn’t have the evil side that Brian did, and tried to stop Brian during a heinous attack on Anthony and Chris Battle. Soon, Brian would finally rid himself of a guy he probably felt was just trying to ride his coattails, and who he treated like garbage.

Joey returned all by himself to the adulation of the fans. It seemed he had his head straight, w the fans support, and all. He would prove the he was his own man, to himself, to Brian and to the fans. But, it was not to be. The nearly psychotic Anthony basically destroyed Poor Joey. At least now, we knew it was over for sure, and Joey would recover, and be able to make a name for himself on his own in PGW

Ahead to Battlefield Fairfield . The chance Joey was looking for, a number one contender match for Brian’s Northeast Title. Sadly for Joey, he went out early, and dejectedly went to the back. BUT, as Brian took on Chris Battle for the NE title, Joey suddenly appeared, and after threatening to attack Brian, he turned his attention to Battle, laying him out w a steel chair, helping Brian Retain the NE title. My? Is, WHY????. Is there something we don’t know going on here, financially or otherwise w Brian and Bricco?  Does Joey have to be a lackey or can he ever stand on his own?

Brian Anthony v. Joey Bricco Hype Video

Flash ahead to the Fight before Christmas event held December 8. We got to see a “happy go lucky “ Elf Joey Bricco bearing gifts, but again, after losing a hard fought falls count anywhere match to Chris Battle, Bricco was out for support for Brian Anthony. Brian seemed more concerned about feeding his ego, and saving his title, than for Joey’s welfare. Bricco seems to be a lost soul, drifting through PGW, maybe hoping for something, that may never come. Maybe HE wants to be Northeast champion? Well, despite Brian YET AGAIN treating him like nothing but a second class citizen so to speak, Bricco’s distraction of the ref helped Brian get a tainted win and retain the CCW Northeast belt. Now, Joey has to face the wrath of Jose Perez soon, and that is not in a good spot to be in.  Why this “hero worship” still w Bricco and Brian. Is there an ulterior motive, or a goal, or is it just “hero worship”. Well, for the fans of Power and Glory Wrestling, The Ghost recently confronted Bricco in this exclusive mini interview to try and get to the bottom of this situation, and see what Joey is thinking concerning all of this….

Can you explain to the readers how you came to be in Brian's corner back at PGW's debut show?

Well Ghost, me and Brian go way back to before he was the great and honorable CCW Northeast Champion that he is today. I believe it was May of 2006. Some of you might remember I had a match against Mr. Anthony for CCW at 'Naugatuck Knockout' in which he beat pinned me with his patented 'Insomnia' finishing move. That was the first time Brian and I had ever crossed paths with one another. And while the match itself wasn't exactly a squash, I was very impressed with Brian's skills in the ring and soon found myself watching any and all Brian Anthony footage I could get my hands on. It wasn't long before I realized that if I wanted to get to the top I needed to align myself with Brian Anthony in some capacity. Brian and I soon became good friends with one another and there was an instant plutonic connection between the two of us. When PGW officials got a hold of us last year about putting a show together, it was a no brainer for me and Brian that we should be aligned with each other.

Right away, Brian treated you like nothing more than a dog he could kick to the curb, by berating you at the birthday party, yet you stuck w/ him, why is that? 

Treating me like a dog that he could kick to the curb is a little harsh I'd say. But nonetheless I understand where you're coming from and believe me, I get this question asked ten times a day by numerous PGW fans who have somehow gotten a hold of my contact information. So why did I stick with Brian you ask? Well I'll tell you. It's very simple really. It's all about paying your dues. You see, Brian has been on a role for quite some time now and even though we had become good friends in months prior, he wanted to test my loyalty to him and find out exactly how much I really wanted to be aligned with someone of his flawless stature.

You two seemed to have a lot of fun together, like at six flags and stuff. Now, he then threw you out, and even beat you into submission at a match. What feelings did you have at that time about your relationship w/ Brian? 

I had been screwing up noticeably in situations where Brian and I couldn't afford to have that happen. First, I got pinned in our tag match against Chris and Anthony Battle, and then one month after that I accidentally cost him a win over Chris Battle in a one-on-one bout. When Brian turned on me, all he was trying to do was motivate me to do better and be more focused when it came to helping our side pick up the wins. Believe me when I tell you that what Brian did to me last September hurt him more than it hurt me. He didn't want to have to put me through that kind of punishment but he knew it was the only option. And looking back on it now, I'm glad he did it.

Recently, you came back to his side, and helped Brian cheat to retain the NE title to victories over Both Chris Battle and Jose Perez, yet Brian never seems to be there for you. Explain why you returned to his side yet again please. 

After our match together in September where he 'beat me into submission' as you so graciously categorize it, I knew I had only two options really. On one hand, I could keep a grudge with what Brian had done to me and continue to seek revenge on him. Or on the other hand, I could read between the lines, realize what he did was for my own good, and once again align myself with Brian as a new, more focused, and stronger Joey Bricco. I don't think I need to go into which choice I chose to go with. And while Brian may not always be there for me when it comes to in the ring, I can assure you that he has always got my back for personal matters that take place outside of the ring. And to me, that is something that is worth so much more.

Finally for now, Joey, how do you feel you can handle an angry Jose Perez, especially after what he did to Brian at The Fight before Christmas. There could be pain, and a lot of suffering. Can you stand on your own, or are you looking for help from Brian, and what goals do you have in 08 in PGW? 

As far as Mr. 'East Coast Intensity' is concerned, I am not worried one bit. The only thing Jose Perez has in his repertoire are his chops. Brian and I have been brainstorming about ways to avoid getting hit by them. As you can probably imagine after seeing his match against Jose, Brian is now quite the expert on Jose's chops. I am not about to give away what ideas we have been coming up with but take my word for it, Jose Perez has got another thing coming if he thinks that his match with me is going to be a walk in the park. Now then, what are Joey Bricco's goals in 2008? Well of course a shot at the PGW Title somewhere down the line is my main goal. But next to that, I have taken it upon myself to date every single one of my past opponent's sisters before 2008 is over. And I've already got a few under my belt, whether they are aware of it or not.

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co-starring Joey Bricco

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