Los Angeles Lady Arm Wrestlers
Los Angeles Ladies Arm Wrestling took their show to the Bootleg Theater for the “Valentines Day Massacre.” Women dressed in full regalia compete and raise money for many causes including the Homegirl Cafe and domestic violence prevention programs. The event is a wild and at time outrageous affair. Wrestlers have at it, right, as hosts Joe Hernandez-Kolski, left, and Lauren “Lotta Bootay” Oppelt, center right, look and cheer them on. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
It’s frustration all around for the crew of Dirty D, left, including Jason Greene, right, after she lost two bouts in a row. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
The event’s hosts Lauren “Lotta Bootay” Oppelt, left, and Joe Hernandez-Kolski dance prior to the bouts, which were held at the Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Christina Estrada a.k.a. “Dirt Diggler,” right, is a three-time veteran of the event. Emilie Hall, left, is part of an entourage for one of the other wrestlers. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
The competitors bring their own entourages, including wrester Daniele Watts, a.k.a. “Dirty D,” right, who claims Jason Greene, left, as a member of her crew. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Maria Juana gets introduced to the crowd by the one of the event’s co-hosts, Joe Hernandez-Kolski, left. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Less Slim More Shady, left, celebrates after she defeated her opponent Daniele “Dirty D” Watts, right, in their opening bout. Dirty D fared no better in the rematch and Shady took home the trophy. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Daniele “Dirty D” Watts gets the crowd pumped up for her bout. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
