 The event combined wrestling matches with performances by punk, rockabilly, garage, psychobilly, and thrash metal bands.Intended as an affectionate satire of Lucha Libre, "Incredibly Strange Wrestling" was created as a nightclub event by Johnny Legend and August Ragone juxtaposing satirical matches with live musical performances.ISW also featured many semi- and pro-wrestlers from the California circuits, and eventually showcased several professional Luchadores from Mexico.