Key facts
- Robert Martyr will compete against Bárbaro Cavernario at Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling's Dismantling Summer event.
- Martyr has been involved in professional wrestling for over 10 years.
- He was inspired to pursue wrestling by watching Lucha Libre tapes from his grandmother.
- Martyr shared a story about driving 20 hours for a two-minute squash match early in his career.
- He hopes to win his first championship in the near future.
Pro wrestler Robert Martyr is set to compete against Bárbaro Cavernario at Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling's Dismantling Summer event in Portland, Oregon. Martyr, who has been in the wrestling industry for over a decade, expressed initial apprehension about the match but ultimately committed, citing his 11 years of experience and self-belief in his abilities. He considers himself one of the best on the independent circuit and aims to create 'magic' in the ring.
Martyr's passion for wrestling began in his youth, inspired by Lucha Libre tapes his grandmother recorded. Unlike many who grew up with WWE or WCW, Martyr was drawn to Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (AAA) and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL). He started training at 14 years old, finding wrestling as a sport that suited his energetic nature. He has also participated in high school wrestling, boxing, and Muay Thai.
Reflecting on his career, Martyr shared a memorable road trip experience where he drove 20 hours from Orlando, Florida, to Chicago, Illinois, for a match that lasted only two minutes. He was accompanied by fellow wrestlers Janai Kai and EK Prosper. The show was poorly organized, and the promoter had seemingly forgotten about booking him, resulting in a quick 'squash match' for which he may not have been paid. Looking ahead, Martyr expressed his ambition to win his first professional wrestling championship in the near future.