When Grunge meets Wrestling, a tribute to Even Flow taking over the web.
Steven Flowe is an independent wrestler who has recently gained attention for his grunge-inspired persona and his connection to Pearl Jam. His stage name is a clear reference to Even Flow, the famous song by the Seattle band, transformed into a wordplay that becomes Steven Flowe.
During a wrestling event in Chicago, Flowe made his entrance to the ring accompanied by a parody of Even Flow, where all the lyrics were replaced with his name, creating a comedic and memorable effect. His attire reflects the ’90s grunge aesthetic, featuring long hair, flannel shirts (one worn and one tied around his waist), and cutoff jeans, a clear homage to Eddie Vedder’s iconic look.
Flowe’s entrance quickly gained popularity online, with videos of his performance going viral and sparking enthusiastic reactions from both wrestling and grunge music fans. Many appreciated the originality and humor of his character, recognizing his ability to creatively and entertainingly blend two seemingly different worlds.
The choice of the name Steven Flowe and the use of the Even Flow parody as his entrance theme represent a direct tribute to Pearl Jam, highlighting the band’s influence on pop culture and wrestling’s ability to incorporate musical elements to enhance the audience experience.
Born in Reggio Emilia in 1980. He created pearljamonline.it in 2001 and wrote the first edition of “Pearl Jam Evolution” in 2009 along with his wife Daria. Since 2022, he is behind 2 podcasts: “Pearl Jam dalla A alla Z” and “Fuori Orario Not Another Podcast”. He has collaborated with Barracuda Style, HvsR, Rolling Stone, Rockol and Il Fatto Quotidiano. He continues relentlessly to try to find “beautiful melodies that say terrible things”.
Favorite song: Present Tense
Favorite album: No Code
Favorite bands/artists other than PJ: Tom Waits, Soundgarden, Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, IDLES, Fontaines D.C., The Murder Capital, Dead Kennedys, Mark Lanegan, Cat Power, R.E.M.