AS I SEE IT
Bob Magee
Pro Wrestling: Between the Sheets
PWBTS.com
In the United States, Thanksgiving is one week from Thursday
(Canadians are lucky....they already had theirs...and with
better weather).
During this season, AS I SEE IT has discussed weekly how the
independent wrestling community reaches out to those in
need, as independent promotions and wrestlers hold a wide
variety of charity events during the Holidays....
In those events, they've been asking fans to do one small
thing. Just "one small thing"....that meant the world to
someone you will never meet: one can of soup that meant
someone was fed for a meal....one box of rice that meant a
family was fed for a week or more.... one warm coat that
meant an older person won't shiver uncontrollably when they
walk to the market or a doctor's appointment... one toy that
meant that a child is allowed a moment of innocence and joy,
often the same child who has gone through fear and
deprivation for far too long. One "small thing" that is
anything but small.
So each week, I've posted those events, and how they helped
their communities. Some promotions worry that their event
may not collect a lot of canned food, toys, or raise a lot
of money. Some independent promotions are bigger than others
and have fan bases larger than others.
But there's a proverb out of the Talmud: if you save one
life... it as is if you saved the world. Using the logic of
that teaching...if you feed one family, make one kid happy,
give one person a warm coat....you've done so for everyone.
In an interesting side note: the same proverb is cited in
the Koran. Not to mention that Jesus also said if you did
for one of the least of mine, you did it for me....proving
that in all the great Western traditions, that EVERY effort
to do good as is important as the other.
So....Independent promotions throughout the United States
and Canada held events and gave back to their community;
collecting canned and non-perishable food and warm clothing,
doing fundraisers for homeless or domestic violence
shelters, animal welfare groups, and those with medical
needs...and lots of Toys for Tots drives. They did it
through (obviously) wrestling shows, plus Comic-Cons,
bowling parties, online trivia contests, chicken BBQ's, and
a dozen other means.
Wrestling indies are in the 2024 season of giving... with
147 charity shows/events/efforts announced (or having
taken place) so far to help their communities for the
Holidays, collecting donations from fans like you. More will
do so over the remaining weeks of the Holiday season.
Independent wrestling promotions have raised so far in 2024
341,025.70 in cash donations, 13,832 pounds
(that's well over 7 TONS) of canned and non-perishable
food,
620 toys; 50 winter jackets, 250 backpacks and "tons of
school supplies", 24 blankets, three pairs of gloves, 4 knit
hats, over 200assorted personal care items; as well
as animal blankets, cat litter, indoor dry/wet food, cat/dog
toys, and unscented baby wipes for animal rescue groups.
Mind you, this is the information I've been able to get from
promotions, charities, and so on. Inexplicably, there are
promotions that don't provide ways to be contacted, don't
have functional social media, or who don't know how much has
been donated or contributed (or even in one case won't
disclose). Every year there are a handful of shows that
have to be removed from this list (we've had 4 already this
year that aren't now counted) because of the inability or
unwillingness to provide information. News flash: getting
publicity for doing good work isn't bragging or doing
something inappropriate. Yes, helping others for the sake of
helping others is its own reward. But reporting what you do
is a vital part of what you do...it's called PROMOTING. It's
also inspiring others by your example.
Here's the list so far.
* Reena Foundation tag-teamed with Magen Boys Entertainment
to bring back Reena Rumble, presented by Tribute
Communities, with the help of "Million Dollar Man” Ted
Dibiase, Matt Riddle, “The Mountie” Jacques Rougeau, Brandon
Cutler, and Colt Cabana, raised $90,000. Reena
provides housing, programs and employment services for
individuals with Autism and other developmental
disabilities, mental health challenges, and other diverse
health needs.
* All Pro Wrestling/Nevada presented Headlock on Hunger at
Reed High School, Sparks, NV raising $8,500 for the
Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
* Big Time Wrestling returned to Newark, CA on August 2,
school backpack drive benefiting Family Giving Tree
featuring an appearance by Rikishi and their second annual
Back-To-School Backpack Drive with Family Giving Tree, for
new, unused backpacks and school supplies for local kids in
need, grades K-12 at the show. The promotion was able to
donate a total of 250 backpacks and "tons of school
supplies" in support of their Back to School Drive.
* Capital City Championship Combat returned to Ottawa, ON at
the Preston Event Center on August 16 for Fighting Back:
Wrestling with Cancer with DIJAK vs. Speedball Mike Bailey,
Josh Alexander, and more. Initial totals indicate
$31,000 raised so far. EvilUno alone has raised over
$5,000 for this year's total donation!
* Showcase Pro Wrestling returned to Franklin, MA on August
17, raising $600 for a non-profit organization supporting
Veterans.
* Stomp Out Cancer 4: The Reboot occurred on Saturday,
August 17 in Uniontown, PA, raising $6,200 for the
American Cancer Society.
* Supreme Pro Wrestling teamed up once again with Alex's
Lemonade Stand Foundation to raise $1,003 for its
annual fundraiser against childhood cancer on August 18 in
Elk Grove, CA.
* Top of Texas Professional Wrestling presented “Burgers and
Bash” on August 24 in Amarillo, TX; and raised $7,000
for Andrea’s Project, a non-profit organization that was
created to help spread awareness about driving under the
influence of drugs and alcohol.
* Love Wrestling Canada held Quizplex on YouTube on August
24 with Donovan Dijak, Miles Blackwell, and Ben Bishop Vinny
Pacifico, and Katrina Creed, raising $600 for The Trevor
Project.
* Rock Solid Wrestling raised well over $2,000 on
August 28 for the Community Living Kirkland Lake in Kirkland
Lake, ON; which assists developmentally challenged adults.
* Wrestling 4 A Cause returned to Lafayette, GA on August 31
for a show benefitting Children’s Hospital, raising $500.
* Empire State Wrestling hosted a Chiavetta's Chicken BBQ
Party in conjunction with P.U.N.T. - a foundation associated
with Dawson Knox of the Buffalo Bills that supports families
coping with pediatric cancer on September 7, and raised
$2,200.
* United Wrestling Coalition held its second annual
Scholarship Fund Benefit Show at the New Egypt American
Legion, New Egypt, NJ on September 7 for the 2nd Annual
Scholarship Fund Benefit Event, raising $1,700.
* Great Canadian Wrestling came to Barrie, ON on September
7, collecting canned and non-perishables collected for the
local food bank
* Great Canadian Wrestling came to Belleville, ON on
September 8, collecting 300 pounds of canned and non-
perishables collected for the local food bank.
* Phantom Six Wrestling presented All In Together in
Bethlehem, PA, on September 8 to benefit for suicide
prevention via NAMI Lehigh Valley, raising $1,000.
* Great Canadian Wrestling came to Aurora, ON on September
14, collecting canned and non-perishables collected for the
local food bank. To date, Great Canadian Wrestling and Pop
Culture Canada have collected an astounding 9,900 pounds
of canned and non-perishables to date in 2024 as of
September 14.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling presented Home of the Brave on September
14 in Houston, DE to benefit Home of the Brave, raising
$2,780.
* Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on September
14, distributing around 160 pounds of non-perishable food
for their ministry to feed the hungry in the Tulsa area.
* Independent Pro Wrestling returned to Brantford, ON on
September 21; holding a canned goods collection for the
Brantford Food Bank, collecting 50 pounds of canned and non-
perishables.
* IWF Media LLC and North Arlington Board of Education
presented: Unstoppable on September 21 in North Arlington,
NJ raising $3,025.70 to benefit the Michael Robert
Cammett Jr. Memorial Foundation. Additionally, the show
hired stage crew from Nutley’s Rise Beyond Program, an
initiative to provide meaningful employment to adults with
disabilities.
* Great Canadian Wrestling came to Kingston, ON on September
21, collecting canned and non-perishables collected for the
local food bank.
* Great Canadian Wrestling came to Peterborough, ON on
September 22, collecting canned and non-perishables
collected for the local food bank. 250 pounds were collected
over the weekend.
* Journey Independent Championship Wrestling returned on
September 22 in Martinsville, IN for the Austin Fury
Memorial Tournament, raising $300 to benefit Suicide
Awareness.
* Love Wrestling Canada held Quizplex on YouTube on
September 24 with Donovan Dijak, Vinny Pacifico, and Katrina
Creed, raising $200 for the Alzheimer's Association of
Canada.
* Magnum Wrestling presented Over The Top at Granary Green,
Ralston, NE on September 28, raising $7,000 the Sammy
Strong Foundation and the Pediatric Cancer Action Network.
* Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on September
28, distributing around 200 pounds of non-perishable food
for their ministry to feed the hungry in the Tulsa area.
* Great Canadian Wrestling comes to Cobourg, ON on September
28, collecting 200 pounds of canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* AML Wrestling presented All for The Glory and Eye For An
Eye on September 28 in Eden, NC, featuring the stars of AML
Wrestling with special guests: Donovan Dijak, "The
Brickhouse" Kamille, Rhett Titus, Arn Anderson and Brock
Anderson; raising $1,500 for Friends of Eden Animal
Rescue.
* Capital City Wrestling returned to Frederick, NB, Canada
on September 28 for the Auto City Cup collecting 450 pounds
of non-perishable food donations and $830 for the
Fredericton Community Kitchen.
* Crossfire Wrestling returned to The Merritton Lions Club,
St Catharines, ON on September 29, for FIRED UP 2024.
Partial proceeds will go to The Niagara Peninsula Foundation
for Children.
* Chaos4K9s returned to Guelph, ON on October 5; raising
$4,500 for the Tyson N Friends Animal Rescue.
* Great Canadian Wrestling returned to Fenelon Falls, ON on
October 5, collecting around 150 pounds of canned and non-
perishables for the local food bank.
* Empire State Wrestling returned to Niagara Falls, NY on
October 5, with a food drive for The Little Free Pantry:
North Tonawanda, collecting 5 to 6 boxes worth of non-
perishable food items, about 100 pounds worth.
* Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations presented Steelstacks
Smackdown II at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA on October 5 to
assist New Bethany’s mission to get resources and housing to
those experiencing hunger and homelessness. Two large boxes
of warm clothing donations, and over 175 personal care items
were collected. A large number of volunteers also signed up.
* Timmy Global Health presented the 23rd annual Timmy
Takedown on Saturday, October 5 in Kirklin, IN, raising
$21,000. Timmy Global Health works to connect people
to primary healthcare, and supports community leadership and
engage global health advocates in a community-oriented
primary care mode. It engages students and volunteers to
impact both our international partner’s work and their local
home communities.
* One Fall Entertainment and Pink Heals returned to
Sheboygan, WI for PINK HEALS 2024 on October 5, raising
$11,000 for Pink Heals and its work fighting breast
cancer in the Sheboygan County area.
* Pop Culture Canada returned to Ajax, ON for a ComiCon on
October 6; and collected 60 pounds of canned and non-
perishable food for the local food bank.
* Innovate Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on October 6;
collecting at least 200 pounds of non-perishable food items,
hygiene products and bottled water for flood victims from
Helene.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling presented Chokeslammin' Cancer on
October 12 at the Houston Volunteer Fire Company, Houston,
DE raising $2,345 to benefit the American Cancer
Society.
* Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on October 12
in a benefit show to raise funds to purchase non-perishable
food for their ministry to feed the hungry in the Tulsa
area, distributing 100 bags of groceries.
* Pro Wrestling Alliance presented a show on October 12 in
Williamstown, NJ in memory of well-known Philadelphia
wrestling fan Kevin Hogan raising $560 for NAMI (National
Alliance against Mental Illness).
* Neo Pro Wrestling returned to Niagara Falls, ON on
October 12 as they hosted a charity benefit to honor their
fallen friend and local legend, wrestler Jesse Scott,
raising $5,000 in support of his wife and 3 young
boys.
* Hybrid Wrestling Entertainment returned to Green Bay, WI
on October 18; and raised $156 for Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary
with “Path to the Bash”, as well as collecting blankets,
cat litter, indoor dry and wet food, toys, unscented baby
wipes. They previously raised $210 for Wild and Free Rescue.
* 365 Pro Wrestling returned to Goderich, ON at Goderich
Memorial Arena on October 19, for a benefit wrestling show
and BBQ to benefit the Hunter Costello Memorial Fun-dation,
which works to build an accessible playground in Goderich,
and to provide financial relief to families with ill or
injured children in the local community.
* Appalachian Championship Wrestling returned to Winfield,
WV on October 19, raising $1,000 for Barnyard
Beatdown 4 to benefit the WV Horse Network.
* Indiana Powerhouse Wrestling returned to Muncie, IN on
October 19, raising $250 for the Little Red Door Cancer
Agency.
* Great Canadian Wrestling returned to Whitby, ON on October
20, collecting around 40 pounds of canned and non-
perishables for the local food bank.
* Insane Wrestling Revolution returned to Monroe, MI on
October 24 for Monster's Ball collecting 20 pounds of canned
and non-perishable foods, as well as warm blankets for Oaks
of Righteousness/Oaks Village shelter and ministry.
* IWA Productions presented its 12th annual Wrestling for a
Cause show in Mount Vernon, IL on October 26, raising $679
for the mammogram department at Crossroads Hospital.
* Midwest All-Star Wrestling held a fundraising dinner with
a dinner and Q&A with Jushin "Thunder" Liger on October 25
in Bloomington, MN; and presented the annual Women of
Nations Grand Slam 6 on October 26 in North St. Paul, MN,
raising funds for the Women of Nations shelter. Due to the
incredible generosity of sponsors and supporters, they
raised an impressive total of $113,398 to
benefit Women of Nations - Eagles Nest Shelter.
* Proving Ground presented their annual ElkMania on October
26 in Beverly, MA; raising $1,095 to support the Elks
National Foundation.
* Wrestling 4 A Cause Chattanooga returned to Dayton, TN on
October 26, raising $875 for a show benefitting Children’s
Hospital.
* Great Canadian Wrestling returned to Batawa, ON on October
26, collecting canned and non-perishables for the local food
bank.
* Great Canadian Wrestling returned to Bowmanville, ON on
October 27, with 400 pounds collected over the two shows
that weekend.
* Wrestling with Purpose returned to Pembroke, NC on
November 1, raising $900 for Hazel Locklear's medical
expenses.
* ACWF returned to Murphy, NC on November 2 for a Toys for
Tots show with 38 toys donated and $244 cash for Toys for
Tots.
* United Wrestling Coalition returned November 2 in New
Egypt, NJ, collecting at least 24 blankets, three pairs of
gloves and 4 knit hats for Be The Warmth, as well as one
trash bag full of assorted food items and a small box of
toothpaste, toothbrushes and bars of soap, plus $80 in cash
donations.
* Ultimate Riot Wrestling presented an exciting event in
Roseville, CA on November 2, collecting 12 new unwrapped
toys.
* All Star Wrestling returned to Vancouver, BC on November 2
with a charity drive on behalf of Movember, raising $120 for
mental health, prostate and testicular cancer.
* United States Wrestling took part in the Pasadena, MD
Thanksgiving Parade on November 3, collecting 75 pounds of
canned and non-perishable food in return for autographed
8x10s and other items.
* Iberville's Wrestling for a Cause 2 took place in
Plaquemine, LA on November 8 for our annual Toy Drive,
collecting at least 250 toys. The campaign goes on until
December 15.
* United Pro Wrestling presented a Toys for Tots Event on
November 9, in Bowling Green, KY, collecting 106
toys/stocking stuffers.
* American Excellence Wrestling, together with Relay For
Life of Schuykill County, collected at least 50 pounds of
canned and non-perishable foods at their November 9
Orwigsberg, PA show.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returned on November 9 in Houston, DE,
raising $2,075 to benefit the Food Bank of Delaware.
* Championship Wrestling returned to Duffeld, VA on November
9 at the Stickleyville Community Center for A Night To
Remember; collecting 64 children's toys, $400 cash.
* MMWA Pro Wrestling returned to St. Louis, MO on
November 9 for Feast of Destruction, with a Holiday Food
collection, accepting canned goods and non-perishable foods
at this show.
* GCW Charity Wrestling came to Peterborough, ON on November
9, collecting canned and non-perishables collected for local
food bank.
* GCW Charity Wrestling came to Lindsay, ON on November 10,
collecting 360 pounds canned and non-perishables collected
for local food bank for the weekend.
* Wrestling for a Cause Fight for Liam took place Sunday,
November 10 in Broken Arrow, OK with Welcome to the
Property, raising $1,300 at a benefit event for Liam.
* Independent Pro Wrestling presented Hammering Cancer 5 on
November 10 in Hamilton, ON to raise at LEAST $5,000
in money and awareness for the Juravinski Cancer Centre.
* Three Legacies Wrestling collected at least 50 winter
jackets through its Coats of Friendship Drive, distributing
them November 16.
* Brew City Wrestling returned to Waukesha, WI on November
16 with "Thanksgiving Throwdown", the promotion's annual
Hunger Task Force show, collecting 86 pounds of canned/non-
perishable foods. 20 toys were also collected for 2024
Bobbleheads Bring Us Together Project 2nd Annual Holiday
Toy/Gift Drive
* Maine Premier Wrestling returned to Old Town, ME and
Penobscot Nation on November 16 raising $1,483to help
buy Christmas presents for the children of Penobscot Nation.
* Premier All-Star Wrestling teamed with Haralson County
Toys for Tots on November 16 in Buchanan, GA, collecting 80
toys and $900.
* Destination Six Wrestling returned to Macomb, IL on
November 16, working with Toys for Tots, collecting at least
50 toys.
* American Premier Wrestling presented "Thanksgiving
Slamboree," a pro wrestling event and Toys for Tots
fundraiser, on November 16 in Odum, GA.
* GCW Charity Wrestling came to Belleville, ON this
November 17, collecting canned and non-perishables collected
for the local food bank.
* Supreme Pro Wrestling held its annual food drive show,
Still Hungry, on November 17 at Soccer World in Elk Grove,
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* Amped Up Wrestling (in cooperation with Relentless Pro
Wrestling, Santino Brothers Wrestling, One Ring Circus
Wrestling, Rising Star Entertainment Group, Compston Mania,
and West Covoina Wrestling returned to Los Angeles, CA on
November 17 for Thanksgiving Throwdown, with a canned food
collection for New Challenge Ministries, The cans help
contribute to feeding over 1,000 families in need
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* Great Canadian Wrestling will hold their fall and winter
series of shows and Comic-Cons, collecting food for the
local community food banks in each locality in which they
run events; collecting non-perishable and food items
including kids school snacks, juice (boxes and large),
canned veggies and fruit, canned pasta, cereal,
toothpaste/soap/ toiletries, pet foods, diapers and baby
supplies. Additional future shows scheduled are: Aurora,
ON/November 23, Angus, ON November 24, Newmarket,
ON/December 7, Port Perry, ON/December 8, Oshawa,
ON/December 27 for Season's Beatings, and Peterborough, ON
January 4; plus a Christmas market in December at Yorkgate
Mall in Toronto, ON.
* New Legacy Pro Wrestling returns to Franklin, GA on
November 22, canned good/non-perishables collection. Join us
for an action-packed night of wrestling while giving back to
the community! We’re hosting a Special Food Drive Event to
support local food banks. Feel free to bring a non-
perishable food item to donate and be part of something
bigger than just an incredible show!
* Gulf State Wrestling returns on November 23 in Morgan
City, LA for its annual Toys for Tots fundraiser.
* Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling returns to Nanaimo, BC on
November 23, with its annual food drive event, Headlocks for
Hunger, collecting food for Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes.
* Asylum Pro Wrestling returns to Clearfield, PA on
November 23, teaming up with Mann’s Saint Bernards and
collecting new kids toys for tots. To encourage fans, every
toy that’s donated will receive a ticket to win an Asylum
Door prize.! We will be looking for other sponsors so there
could be many winners. At least 6 hard hitting pro wrestling
matches, including a Heavyweight and Openweight championship
match! Crazii Shea said he has a surprise for the tag team
scene… what could he mean? Find out November 23 at the
Clearfield Fairgrounds!
* Coliseum Pro Wrestling returns to West Haven, CT on
November 23, proceeds to benefit Project FISH of Greater New
Haven, which delivers groceries to our homebound neighbors
who are experiencing food insecurity.
* Three Legacies Wrestling is proud to team up with the
Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center for the Santa Paws and
Claws Supply Drive. Donations, can be brought to any 3LW
Event or even dropped off at the 3LW Academy Monday thru
Thursdays 5:30pm-10pm.
* Independent Pro Wrestling returns to Brantford, ON on
November 30; non-perishable food items collected for local
community food bank.
* Join us for an action-packed night of LIVE PRO WRESTLING
featuring Midwest Championship Wrestling IL at Skydive
Chicago in Ottawa, Illinois on November 30. This Christmas
Holiday Season, MCW is teaming up with St. Jude's Children's
Memorial Hospital to bring joy to the kids in need for the
holiday season! Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the event and
help us light up the faces of children this Christmas. Your
generous donations will go directly to the kids at St.
Jude's being hand delivered by MCW Wrestlers themselves!
Don't miss out on the thrill of Live Pro Wrestling and
together we can all help spread cheer and joy leading into
this Christmas Holiday!
* Southern States Wrestling will collect canned food items,
clothing, and toys at its November 30 show at Kingsport,
TN's Armed Forces Center Armory making 31 straight non-
pandemic years the promotion has served its community. Kids
12 and under FREE with paid adult to general admission!
* Journey Independent Championship Wrestling returns on
November 30 to Martinsville, IN for its annual Toys for Tots
show.
* Heathenz Entertainment presents 'Here Comes Santa Claus,'
a live wrestling event at DaCosta Hall, DeCosta, TX on
December 4 . Admission is free with a toy donation to Toys
for Tots, so gather your friends and family for an
unforgettable night.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns on December 6 at the Houston
Volunteer Fire Company, Houston, DE for Toys for Joy.
* ACW teams up with Power Pro Wrestling for our annual Toys
for Tots event on Friday December 6 in Milford, DE. Doors
open 7:00pm with meet in greet with former WWE stars Enzo
Amore, and more wrestling stars to be announced soon. Bell
time 8pm For tickets Including Enzo VIP packages and family
4 pack general admission packages (limited available)
* Headlocks For Humanity and Legacy Is Timeless returns to
Holyoke, MA on December 6, benefiting Andrew Wilson, who
suffers from Andrew suffers from a life-threatening illness
known as HLH (Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis), an immune
deficiency disorder. This condition prevents his immune
system from functioning properly, leaving him vulnerable to
severe infections.
* Wrestling With Purpose returns to the Pembroke Rescue
Squad on Friday December 6 for its annual toy drive event
Clash For The Kids.
* Hamilton Pro Wrestling holds its annual Wreck the Halls
Food and Toy Drive Wrestling Event on December 6 with Good
Shepherd of Hamilton and Friends with Hearts.
* Crossbody Pro vs IWS Dojo 2 takes place on December 7 at
132 Argyle St N, Cambridge, ON. with 100% of proceeds going
to Cambridge Humane Society. Doors: 6:15pm/Bell: 7pm.
Tickets - $20, via E-Transfer - benortmanns@gmail.com
* Pure Pro Wrestling returns to Holland, MI on December 7
for The Fight Before Christmas; a Toys for Tots donation
event.
* Imperial Wrestling Entertainment returns to Houghton Lake,
MI on December 7, fundraiser for Rylee Ladyka, Trevor
Straud's brave son, who has recently been diagnosed with
type 1 diabetes.
* Rocket Pro Wrestling returned to Joliet, IL for Christmas
Chaos for Children on December 7, holding its annual toy
drive for LaRabida Children’s Hospital.
* MCW Pro Wrestling presents MCW Break Through and Toys For
Tots on Saturday, December 7 in Joppa, MD with a 7:30 PM
belltime.
* 1UP Pro Wrestling returns to Fulton, NY on December 7,
benefitting a charity to be determined.
* Ascend Pro Wrestling holds its Secret Slamta on December 7
in Norwood, OH, collecting toys for kids in the Cincinnati
area. Free Admission with a new/unwrapped toy. Whoever
donates the most toys receives a free APW Season pass!
* KSWA Wrestling presents its annual Toy Drive/Fan Fest 2024
at 6:00pm on Saturday, December 7, at the American Legion
Langley Post 496, 2863 Chartiers Avenue, Pittsburgh PA
* United Wrestling Coalition holds its 29th annual Toys for
Tots Pro Wrestling Toy Drive show on December 7 at the New
Egypt American Legion, New Egypt, NJ. The promotion will
also be collecting blankets, gloves and knit hats for Be The
Warmth
* Crossfire Wrestling returned to The Merritton Lions Club 7
Park Avenue St Catharines, ON on December 7, for Jingle Bell
Brawl XIII. Partial proceeds will go to The Niagara
Peninsula Foundation for Children.
* EPW Wrestling returns to Booneville, MS on December 7;
Headlocks for Toys Toy Drive with WWE/WCW/nWo Star Buff
Bagwell on Saturday, December 7 at 1714 North 2nd Street
Booneville, MS; Bell Time 7:30PM VIP Doors Open 6:00PM.
Bring a New Toy and get a Special Gift from EPW! Front Row
VIP: $15
* KnokX Pro Wrestling returns to Pomona, CA on December 7
for the Pile Toy Driver event, their annual toy drive show;
featuring Psycho Clown.
* United States Wrestling is holding a Toys for Tots
appearance/event at the Lowe's in Severn, MD on December 7,
with photo op and autographs from 11-2.
* The Holiday Season is upon us. We at Top Tier Wrestling,
along with the help of wrestling’s biggest little fan,
Steven, are pleased to announce that December 7th, “We Fight
for Starlight”! Please come down and help support this great
charity and try and give the family of the Starlight
Children’s Foundation an amazing holiday.. So, come down and
show your support. Santa will be there, get your picture
with him in front of the Top Tier Selfie Station and will
also be accepting donations of a new unwrapped toy for
Starlight. Top Tier will also have a prize table that you
can enter to win various prizes with proceeds going to
Starlight. As always, we have an amazing show set up for
you, with all your favorites and some new faces too! So head
on over to www.toptierwrestling.com today, get your tickets.
Come catch the action and help make the holidays just a
little bit better.
* Cojo Toy World holds its annual Toy Drive on December 8 at
The Vault, 736 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA
* Championship International Wrestling returns to Toledo, OH
on December 8; including a huge toy drive for Lucas County
Children Services Foster/Adoptive Parents
* Revolt Ministries will hold its annual 12 day Stuff The
Bus Toy Drive at The Guardian's Legacy show in Florida this
December 8-18.
* Create A Pro Wrestling Academy together with Major
Wrestling Figure Podcast and Ringside Collectibles are
holding a Major Holiday Toy Drive from November 8 to
December 9
* Piledriver Pro and D1 brings to you “ROCKIN AROUND THE
WRESTLING RING”! PDP will debut in the beautiful city of
Knoxville Tennessee at D1 Sports Training and Therapy! We
are extremely excited for this partnership with D1 and Toys
for Tots! This is a Wrestling event that will follow the
Toys For Tots event held by D1 which will start at 6pm!
Donations will be accepted throughout both events! For more
information visit our page or D1 Sports! The show takes
place at Monday, December 9th at D1 Sports Training and
Therapy, 10258 Hardin Valley RD. Knoxville, TN, with Toys 4
Tots starts at 6pm/Doors for wrestling open at 6pm/Bell time
for wrestling is at 7pm.
* MWA Pro Wrestling returns to Lincoln, NE on December 13
with 4 Championship matches and a Toys for Tots collection,
with Santa here for the kids.
* Adrenaline Championship returns to Cambridge, MD on
December 13 for Twas The Friday The 13th Before Christmas, a
part of the Dorchester Santa Toy Drive; with Nikita Koloff
* New Legacy Pro Wrestling Presents: TOYS FOR TOTS SHOWDOWN
on December 14, at the Heard County Rec Center, 2020
Thompson Road, Franklin, GA. Get ready for an action-packed
night of wrestling excitement, all for a great cause! Join
us as we team up with Toys for Tots to bring holiday joy to
children in need. Bring a new, unwrapped toy for free entry
OR any cash donation($5 min) per person and we’ll donate on
your behalf!
* ACWF returns to Murphy, NC on December 14 for another Toys
for Tots show collected toys and cash for Toys for Tots.
* Pro Wrestling Entertainment returns to Portland, TN for
the 11th annual Christmas for Kids Charity Event on
Saturday, December 14 featuring: Colby Carter’s FIRST
Championship defense, BIG Ben Bishop’s PWE Debut, British
sensations Toby St. John and Jordan Sparkes, with more
surprises to come in the next few week! Tickets on sale NOW
at ProWrestlingTIX.com
* Total Wrestling Federation returned on December 14 to
Colonial Theatre in Sacramento, CA for Wreck The Halls to
collect toys for children at Shriner's Hospitals.
* DCW Pro Wrestling presents their annual Jingle Bash on
December 14 in Felton, DE, their annual Toy Drive show.
* Delmarva Wrestling Digest presented: Over The Top For Toys
For Tots...and the tenth Annual Toys For Tots Toy Drive on
December 14, with location to be determined
* UWE Pro Wrestling presents Christmas Carnage on Saturday
December 14 in Cadillac, MI at the National Guard Armory to
collect toys and winter clothing.
* Honor Among Wrestling returns to Bettendorf, IA on
Saturday, December 14, at the Bettendorf Community Center,
2204 Grant St, Bettendorf, IA for the annual Toys for Tots
show.
* American Premier Wrestling presents Steam Stampede Toys
for Tots All-U-Can Eat Fundraiser Dinner Show on December 14
in Statesboro, GA.
* Supreme Pro Wrestling holds its annual toy drive show on
December 15 at Soccer World in Elk Grove, CA.
* MMWA Pro Wrestling returned to St. Louis, MO on December
15, with a Holiday Food collection, accepting canned goods
and non-perishable foods at this show.
* Wrestling From Burbank returns to Burbank, CA on December
15, Santa Slam Toy Drive
* Local Pro Entertainment hosts a unique Toy Drive with food
trucks, Vendors, and Local Pro Wrestling with a Toy Drive
for Christmas Across South Lake presented by Local Pro
Entertainment & Christmas Across South Lake on December 15th
from 12 PM – 6 PM at Lake David Park, Groveland, FL.
Celebrate the season of giving with Winter Wonderslam 4, a
festive, family-friendly event that brings our community
together to support local families in need! This FREE event
is a fantastic way to enjoy the holiday spirit while giving
back.
* New Breed Wrestling returns on December 16 to Eldon, MO
for a night of family fun and collecting toys for Toys for
Tots.
* Demand Lucha returns to Toronto, ON on December 19 for A
Very Merry Christmas Show, including a Toy Drive for
Salvation Army's Toy Mountain.
* American Premier Wrestling returned to Statesboro STEAM
Academy in East Statesboro, GA on December 16 for their 25th
Annual "Silver Anniversary" Toys for Tots All -U-Can Eat
Fundraiser Dinner Show". show and dinner benefit
ToyfdAsylums for Tots Foundation.
* Get ready for our Best Hybrid Wrestling's next big event!
Join us on Saturday, December 21st, 2024, for an action-
packed wrestling show and help us spread some holiday cheer!
We will be hosting a toy drive, so bring new, UNWRAPPED toys
to donate. All collected toys will be given to local
charities to brighten up Christmas for people in need. Don't
miss out on this exciting event and the chance to make a
difference! Toys will be donated to: Toys for Tots,
Salvation Army, and St. Francis Children’s Hospital. Bring a
toy donation and score a FREE GA ticket to our NEXT show on
January 18th, 2025! (Subject to event center capacity.) It's
a win-win – you get to support a great cause and enjoy some
wrestling action to kick off 2025!
* Southern States Wrestling will collect canned food items,
clothing, and toys at its December 28 show at Kingsport,
TN's Armed Forces Center Armory making 31 straight non-
pandemic years the promotion has served its community. Kids
12 and under FREE with paid adult to general admission!
So it's time to ask if those reading this blog can send me
any information on holiday themed charity shows scheduled
from now through the New Year at my bobmagee1@hotmail.com
account or to message me through my Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/bob.magee.180 or direct message me
at https://twitter.com/BobMage70323520 or contact me at
BlueSky at https://bsky.app/profile/bobmagee940.bsky.social
Until next time...
