“Started in Union City, New Jersey at Mike Morgan’s gym,
on now in NDIW. I’ve never really had a dream opponent I
ACE Arena; where most my experience for next seven year
wanted to wrestle. All I really search for is a chance to be the
came from. I was training with a Mexican Luchador, Chapulin best at being myself and to show it to the fans that come to see
Negro and I needed gear made. I always drew my own stuff
the shows. I want them all to see how much I have I've grown
and I had this idea that I wanted to do. So Chapulin helped me as an individual. What excites me most is the chance to chalwith that. Black Zemis is blend of history and mythology;
lenge myself, and to do better every time I get in the ring. As
Zemis is actually a Taino word meaning something that is rep- long there is a challenge where I can test myself and keep
resented as divine or sacred. My first match as Black Zemis
pushing myself forward. There is such a thing as a Last Jagu-
was when I wrestled Chapulin Negro and then, months later
ar; it makes me different from the rest. I have matured into my
against Wes Draven at ACE and that’s when it all started as
own kind of being, which will make me stand out. I am not
Black Zemis. (The Doghouse) it’s where I currently conduct
like other wrestlers on the NDIW roster; I’m different. A Jagu-
myself as a professional. NDIW is Slugga's concept of the old ar never loses sight.”
doghouse mixed with need breed of today's up and coming local talent. That would be where the term new Doghouse came
The fighting spirit is definitely strong within this competitor.
Black Zemis is a man to watch out for in the near future, and if
anyone can stop Justin Toxic and The Illuminati, it may very
well be The Last Jaguar. Be sure to catch him, Justin Toxic
Black Zemis Suplexing Zena
and all the other exciting NDIW competitors every Saturday
morning on BCAT Television during NDIW Primetime.
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from. It’s where I work and also network with other promotions.”
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The Last Jaguar also made it clear that although the local New
York Independent Wrestling scene is full of many great stars,
the NDIW Lucha Championship is definitely in his future.
Singling out current champion, Justin toxic as a favorite opponent. “Being the first Lucha Champ, it is a definitely a goal for
me; Toxic, within the last few months, has really pushed and
tested me as a professional. We have this personal feud going
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