FIGHTS: LOUDMOUTH - CHAPTER 6 - The Texas Rollergirls Announce Team

At the end of my past life, I earned the right to be the first flat track derby announcer with the Texas Rollergirls.

What follows is a very old, very unauthorized, and very unedited version of the document I produced describing my experiences during the genesis of flat track derby.  It would be some of the last moments of my past life.

Enjoy.

LOUDMOUTH: Confessions of a Flat Track Derby Announcer

By

Bowie V. Ibarra

Copyright 2007  Bowie V. Ibarra

“Good God!  Good God!  Would somebody stop the damn match!  Enough’s enough!”

-  Jim Ross, WWE Announcing legend, during the infamous Mankind/Undertaker Hell in a Cell match

Chapter VII:  The Texas Rollergirls Announce Team

            For the most part, the announce team has remained a constant.  Here is a brief biography of the people who have formally lent their voices to the Texas flat track revolution.

WHISKEY L’AMOUR – PLAY BY PLAY

Nicknames:  The First Lady of Flat Track Derby Annuncing

Sign: Aries

Memorable Quote:  “Whoopty Frikkin’ Doo, this is Roller Derby.

Gimmick:  A voice of many colors, Whiskey will forever be remembered for her outrageous costumes and bright smile.  Retired after the National Championship 2007.

Oh, yeah.  And her boobs.

Consecutive Three Time Announcer of the Year Award Winner.

LES McGEHEE – MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Nickname:  Motormouth

Gimmick:  An old school skating announcer complete with vintage suit and skates.  In his brief stint, will be remembered for his extremely witty remarks and ad-libbed praise of the Texas Rollergirls.  His “foreigners” bit is still used to this day.

Notable Recognition:  Master of improvisational comedy and author of “Plays Well with Others”, a veritable bible of improve comedy advice and sage words for living.

CHIP QUESO – CROWD WRANGLER

Sign: Leo

Nicknames:  The God of Gouda, The King of Chamobere, The Ayatollah of Gorgonzolla, Prince of Provolone, The Chedder Jackass, The Monterrery Jackoff, Cheiftan of Cheddar, Mozzerella Masterbater, Velociraptor.

Memorable Quotes:  (Something that resembles English screamed over the microphone.  Probably Gaelic.)

Gimmick:  Rarely referenced love of cheese.  Known for schmoozing with every rollergirl and league in his general vicinity or driving distance.  Never met a camera he didn’t like.  Also known for randomly joining group photos uninvited.

           

JIM “KOOL AID” JONES – MASTER OF CEREMONIES

Nicknames:  The Sinister Minister, “Flat Track Cult Leader”, “Bastard son of Dionysus”

Sign: Libra

Memorable Quotes:  “The couple that swats together… stays together”.

           “The Hustler defense just fell apart like Chip Queso’s marriage”.

Gimmick:  A super-intelligent cult leader who calls matches with one of the sharpest eyes in derby.  He is easily the quickest wit in flat track today, second only to Motormouth.

Known for:  Forming the emo/folk/emo band “The Butt Butter Churners” and composing the signature standard “Queso’s Mom is a Fuckin’ Ho’”.  Proud supporter of “Find A Ref A Friend”.  www.findarefafriend.com

           

HOT WHEELS

Nickname:  Penalty Princess

Memorable Quote:  “Aw, shut up!”

Gimmick:  A devilish MILF with frightening dominatrix influenced outfits.

Known for:  Spending her final season whipping people’s asses while pregnant.

THE SCARLOT HARLOT

Nickname:  The Redhead with Bedhead

Gimmick:  Retired Hell Mary bad ass who filled in for Hot Wheels after her retirement.

Known for:  Short temper and big hits on the track, and a bright smile, amicability, and sense of humor off the track.

JULIO E. GLASSES

Nickname:  Iron Announcer Texas

Memorable Quotes:  “It’s a game of angles”.

Gimmick:  Silly latin crooner turned chef.

Known for:  Singing rollergirl inspired song excerpts  and making obscure references, studying the names of the visiting rollergirls as well as the home team during skater warm ups.  Leads physical and vocal warm ups of announce team.  Sometimes takes restroom breaks during bouts.  Frankie the Zarape, ZarapeGate, and ZarapeBowl.