Keystone State Wrestling Alliance (KSWA)

"Look, some promotions are the Major Leagues. Some are the Minor Leagues. Some are college ball. KSWA is like your local beer and pretzels softball league. That's not to say that it's bad, it's not. KSWA puts on the most shows in the Pittsburgh area and the crowds always love the show. I've never heard anyone walk away with a complaint. If you want to have a pro-wrestling event to help you with a fundraiser, municipal fair, or other local festival, then KSWA will do it. That said, the quality is not amazing. KSWA is going for an old school vibe harkening back to territory days of the late 70's and early 80's. So it's a bit slower most of the rest of the indie wrestling world, which could be due to the fact that it's mainly wrestlers who are a bit past their prime and the greenest of the green young wrestlers getting in their reps. There will occasionally be bigger local names that show up to some of KSWA's bigger shows- notably Brawl Under the Bridge which is part of the Waterfront's yearly celebration. If you are local, they're worth finding and watching, especially since they will generally be a part of a larger event, so you can make a day of it."

[5.0] "It's a really fun atmosphere for a show. Everyone always seems to be having a great time, which is something I'd give this place a 10 for. However, the wrestling leaves a lot to be desired, usually. Old timers come through with some regularity and it's stocked with old Pittsburgh names who are in their 40s-60s (you can imagine how this lowers the match quality). Still, I'm glad they're sticking around."