William Kucmierowski
William Kucmierowski, who is better known in the professional world as Will Kaye has accomplished many things over the years. Will has had much success in all aspects of his interests...
A musician at an early age, Kaye drummed his way through many popular bands on Long Island. In the band "Image" he began rising in the local music scene ranks as a major player, and promoter. Image was a three piece band and was all instrumental consisting of Kaye, Chris Selvaggi (Guitar), and Howard Becker (Bass). When Image disbanded, Kaye along with Becker formed what would prove to be an unstoppable force, "Who's Laughing Now?." Who's Laughing Now, also known as WLN, allowed Becker to become the Lead Guitar and added Kelvin G. Tabares (Vocals), Dave Bruno (Bass), and Jay Luna (Guitar). WLN played every hotspot from The Roxy, to CBGB's and with major acts like Biohazard. WLN looked as though it was ready for success, however when a deal was put on the table by Sony DefJam Records, problems occured and the band disbanded yet again. Shortly after... Kaye, Becker, and Bruno formed the next big thing in "Bugsy!". They added Patric Sargent (Vocals), and Jay Greenidge (Guitar)/Jay Luna (Guitar). Bugsy! became one of the largest bands in the local Ska/Punk scene with every show sold out. Eventually, all good things must come to an end and Bugsy! broke up as well. Kaye decided to take a break from music, and try his hand at another childhood dream... Professional Wrestling.
Will and close friends Chris Farkas (Hostile), Jake Dixon (Chavez Raoul) attended "The Dog House / Long Island Wrestling Federation" in Queens, New York in 1996 to become Professional Wrestlers. The road was difficult, but his passion for the sport was undeniable. He began training with Laithon (The Tower of Torture), Homicide 187 (NWA TNA), and Low-Ki (NWA TNA). Eventually, Will took on the moniker "Brimstone" and formed a motley crew with Hostile, Chavez, and Mayhem (Mike Leon) that was named "Critical Mass." Critical Mass became fan favorites, and was normally put at the top of the card. Kaye began to train with The Original Gino Caruso (WCW), and has continued training under his tutilage to this day.
In 1998, Kaye and long time friend Marcello Carnevali (Lord Clarence MacDougal) created a new federation entitled the New York Wrestling Connection better known today as the NYWC. The NYWC was a great federation which eventually became the stomping ground for Kaye's students.
In 1999 Kaye had an epiphany, and came up with an ingenious idea to create the school he had always wanted without a large budget, and he put all his plans into effect. Brimstone founded "Critical Mass Pro Wrestling Corp." in early 2000 in Hicksville, New York within a newly sprouted Martial Arts Academy. The idea to create a fully functional professional wrestling school had been an idea of his since his days at the LIWF. Seeing that there was a lot of talent needing to be primed on Long Island, with no real facility close by, Kaye recruited his long time friends Farkis, and Leon and Critical Mass Pro Wrestling was born. Growth at a rapid rate quickly pushed CMPW out of the academy and into thier mini arena. Brimstone, and Mayhem's training routine had been complimented many times over by various independant, and larger name workers from all over the world. Thier goal was to continue guiding hungry new talent in the best form possible in a safe, and fun environment. Kaye believed that everyone had the right to fulfill thier dreams no matter what shape, size, ethnic background, or sex... Will helped all his students obtain thier goals and more. Between Leon, and Kaye's experience, they blended the best aspects of all styles, (Lucha Libre, American, Japanese, Submission, and Olympic) and molding them into an intense training regime, creating "Competant, Well-Rounded Athletes." Kaye took pride in his "Acting 101" classes in which he assisted his studnets in public speaking, cutting interviews, getting into character, frame of mind, entrances, etc...
Throughout his Professional Wrestling career, Brimstone has appeared on numerous mainstream television programs including MTV, The Ricki Lake Show, WWF Superstars, Channel 12 News, etc... and has shared teaching duties in the ring with the likes of The Iron Shiek, Dances With Dudley's, Chris Chetti, Danny Doring, Ricky "The Dragon" Steamboat, Gino Caruso (Super Calo), Low-Ki, Homicide 187, and Prince Iaukaia to name a few.
The Brimstone name and franchise has grown tremendously over the years, and currently there is a comic book in the works based on the character. The comic is being written by Marcello Carnevali, penciled by Sajad Shah, and over seen by Kaye himself. The comic entitled, "The Borderhounds" includes the old Critical Mass crew in various roles throughout the story. Although the book has nothing to do with wrestling itself, most of the characters incuded are actual real wrestlers in comic form. The book looks to be a success in the near future.
Will Kaye is currently the Publisher of the Employment Journal and LI Career Fairs since 2002. He has been the driving force of the Publication and Career Fairs that he produces. His career in marketing and advertising is vast, and is basically a who's who in the industry. Kaye has run the gambit of local entertainment publications including Good Times Magazine, Island Ear (Now LI Press), The Long Island Voice (Village Voice), and Newsday. Kaye also holds a license in Property & Casualty Insurance.
