Dick Greco “Hardcore” uses a chainsaw blade in the first round the Underground Wrestling Federation Uncivilized Cup death match tournament on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 in Philadelphia, PA. Dick Greco is a man of contradictions. A vegetarian pacifist outside the ring, Greco channels his pain, creativity, and love for art into the ultra-violent world of deathmatch wrestling. For him, deathmatch wrestling isn’t just a sport—it’s therapy, art, and a way to confront the challenges of his past. From a troubled childhood to becoming a "weapons master," Greco’s journey is one of resilience, creativity, and finding balance in life. For Greco, wrestling became a lifeline. What started as backyard matches with friends evolved into a full-blown passion. Wrestling provided an outlet for his anger and a sense of community during a time when many families in his hometown were falling apart. "Wrestling was the escape. Wrestling was a reason for friends to get together, to not have to think about their recently divorced families," he says. Wrestling wasn’t just a hobby—it was a way to survive. "It very much saved us... I think it kept a lot of people from going through a deep depression and getting involved in stuff they probably shouldn’t have been involved in."