AS I SEE IT
Bob Magee
Pro Wrestling: Between the Sheets
PWBTS.com
In keeping with my detail in this blog of how independents
are helping communities during the Holidays, some news came
out last Tuesday on how AEW's Tony Khan has been assisting
Hurricane Helene relief efforts.
Adam Copeland was interviewed on Busted Open Radio this past
Tuesday and discussed the impact of Helene in Asheville, NC;
where he, Beth Phoenix, and their children live. Copeland
mentioned that Khan provided the Asheville Police with
stealth Starlink devices to assist in locating people
displaced by the storm, which are apparently more effective
in reaching mountain areas.
FTR’s Dax Harwood responded to a post on X about this by
writing, “It took one ask. Tony didn’t hesitate and has
helped beyond this.”
Additionally, Tony Khan mentioned on the WrestleDream media
call that Adam Copeland was working with the FEMA workers in
North Carolina, to the extent of pulling bodies out of the
hurricane damage.
Both AEW and WWE have also run promotional pieces for fans
to contribute to the relief efforts for victims of
Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
As I have since 2017 in this AS I SEE IT blog, I report on
how the independent wrestling community reaches out to those
in need.
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 holding 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
114 charity shows/events announced (or having taken place)
so far to help their communities for the Holidays,
collecting donations from fans like you.
Many more will do so over the next four months. Independent
wrestling promotions have at this early stage in 2024 raised
$195,758 cash donations, 11,910 pounds (that's
over 5 1/2 TONS) of canned and non-perishable food, and
250 backpacks and "tons of school supplies", two large boxes
of warm clothing, and over 175 personal care items were
collected.
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 a "decent sized box".
* IWF Media LLC and North Arlington Board of Education
presented: Unstoppable on September 21 in North Arlington,
NJ raising $3,000 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
* Amped Up Wrestling returned to Inglewood, CA on October
5 to benefit Ability First with the fifth annual JHAMC
Wrestlefest with wrestling, food, music, and more.
* One Fall Entertainment and Pink Heals returned to
Sheboygan, WI for PINK HEALS 2024 on October 5 to raise
money 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 to benefit 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, local legend and wrestler, Jesse Scott. All proceeds
to his family in support of his wife and 3 young boys.
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* Hybrid Wrestling Entertainment returns to Green Bay, WI on
October 18; benefits Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary with “Path to
the Bash” at Badger State Brewing Company, 990 Tony Canadeo
Run, Green Bay, WI
* Live Pro Wrestling returns to Goderich, ON at Goderich
Memorial Arena on October 19, in 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 returns to Winfield, WV
on Saturday October 19 for Barnyard Beatdown 4! Event
details, talent announcements and matchups coming soon! All
proceeds to benefit the WV Horse Network.
* Indiana Powerhouse Wrestling returns to Muncie, IN on
October 19, benefitting Little Red Door Cancer Agency.
* Great Canadian Wrestling returns to Whitby, ON on October
20, collecting canned and non-perishables for the local food
bank.
* 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 thus far are:
Batawa, ON/October 26, Bowmanville, ON/October 27,
Peterborough, ON/November 9, Lindsay, ON/November 10,
Belleville, ON/November 17, Aurora, ON/November 23, Angus,
ON November 24, Newmarket, ON/December 7, Port Perry,
ON/December 8 and Oshawa, ON/December 27 for Season's
Beatings.
* Proving Ground presents the annual ElkMania. This year’s
event will take place on Saturday October 26th at the
Beverly/Peabody Elks Lodge, 39 Bow St Beverly, MA.
* Wrestling 4 A Cause returned to Dayton, TN on October 26.
for a show benefitting Children’s Hospital.
* Midwest All-Star Wrestling presents Women of Nations Grand
Slam 6 on Saturday October 26 bell time of 4:00 PM at North
St Paul Senior High, North St. Paul, MN for our biggest
event of the year! Last year's event raised $73,100. Help us
beat that goal this year! Tickets available now at
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/womenofnations/1255489?
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* Love Wrestling Canada holds Quizplex on YouTube on October
29 with Donovan Dijak, Vinny Pacifico, and Katrina Creed,
raising funds for the Alzheimer's Association of Canada
(current champion's charity).
* Additionally, Midwest All-Star Wrestling will hold a
fundraising dinner with a RARE opportunity to have a dinner
and Q&A with Jushin "Thunder" Liger on Friday October 25 at
7pm St Bullvinos Churrascaria, 5121 W 98th St, Bloomington,
MN
* IWA Productions presents its 12th annual Wrestling for a
Cause show in Mount Vernon, IL on October 26, raising funds
for the mammogram department at Crossroads Hospital.
* Wrestling with Purpose returns to Pembroke, NC on November
1, funds raised for Hazel Locklear's medical expenses
* 3CWE returns to Jeffersonville, IN on November 2 at the
infamous ArenA in Jeffersonville, IN. If you bring a can of
food, get $5 off your ticket
* Independent Pro Wrestling presents Hammering Cancer 5 on
November 3 at 869 King St E, Hamilton, ON. Mark your
calendars now to join us for our annual event to raise money
and awareness for the Juravinski Cancer Centre with the goal
to raise $5000! Already confirmed to be part of this great
event: IPW Grand Champion Jon Jon Tavious, The Superstar of
David Tomer Shalom, Igor Sonovavich, The Asian Nightmare
Kwan Chang, KC Andrews, Matt Burns, Big X, IPW Openweight
Champion 1star Cayden Felix, and the Co-Host Toster! More
names to be announced soon!
* United Wrestling Coalition holds its Holiday Food Drive
show November 2 at the New Egypt American Legion, New Egypt,
NJ
* All Star Wrestling returned to Vancouver, BC on November 2
for a show with a charity drive to be announced.
* Tri States Wrestling partnered with Against All Odds
Animal Rescue for a show in St. Joseph, MO on November 2
* Extreme Global Championship Wrestling will host a Pro
Wrestling Toy Drive from The Center at Deltona, 1640 Dr
Martin Luther King Blvd, Deltona, FL on November 9 . Come on
out and bring a brand new unopened toy for our youth. By
donating a toy, you will receive $5 off each live event
ticket for Extreme Wrestle Fest IV with a maximum of 2 toys.
Come on out and enjoy some of your favorite EGCW Superstars
as we celebrate this Holiday season.
* Come join us for an action-filled evening at 24130
Ferdinand Street, Plaquemine, LA; as Iberville's Wrestling
for a Cause 2 is back with more excitement, more drama, and
more heart-pounding matches. Cheer for your favorite
wrestlers as they battle it out in the ring, all for a good
cause. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the thrill of
live wrestling and support a meaningful event. Grab your
friends and family, and get ready for an unforgettable
night! Bring a toy to donate and help a family this year.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns on November 9 at the Houston
Volunteer Fire Company, Houston, DE to benefit the Food Bank
of Delaware.
* UWE Pro Wrestling presents Headlock for Hunger on Saturday
November 9, in Cadillac, MI at the National Guard Armory.
* United Pro Wrestling presents a Toys for Tots Toy Drive
Event on Saturday Night November 9th, in Bowling Green, KY
at the National Guard Armory. Doors open at 5 PM // Bell
Time at 6 PM Admission $15 for Reserved Front Row./General
Admission $10. Receive $5 off by bringing a new unwrapped
toy. Event information will be released soon on the WWA’s
Facebook page at Facebook.com/WWAIsNow. You can also find
event information on the UPW website a UPWPro.com and all of
our Social Media accounts.
* Brew City Wrestling returns to Waukesha, WI on November 16
with "Thanksgiving Throwdown", the promotion's annual Hunger
Task Force show.
* Maine Premier Wrestling returns to Old Town, ME and
Penobscot Nation on November 16th for our final event of
2024; featuring former WWE Superstar Mr. Kennedy!!! This
event is a fundraiser to help buy Christmas presents for the
children of Penobscot Nation.
* Supreme Pro Wrestling holds its annual food drive show on
November 17 at Soccer World in Elk Grove, CA
* Amped Up Wrestling returns to Los Angeles, CA on November
17 for Thanksgiving Throwdown, with a canned food collection
for New Challenge Ministries.
* American Premier Wrestling returns to Odum City Gym, Odum,
GA on November 16 for Slamboree II: Toys for Tots
Fundraiser Show, to benefit Toys for Tots Foundation.
* 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
* Coliseum Pro Wrestling returns to West Haven, CT on
November 12, proceeds to benefit Project FISH of Greater New
Haven, which delivers groceries to our homebound neighbors
who are experiencing food insecurity.
* Independent Pro Wrestling returns to Brantford, ON on
November 30; non-perishable food items collected for local
community food bank
* Love Wrestling Canada holds Quizplex on YouTube on
November 26 with Donovan Dijak, Vinny Pacifico, and Katrina
Creed, raising funds for the Alzheimer's Association of
Canada (current champion's charity).
* 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.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns on December 6 at the Houston
Volunteer Fire Company, Houston, DE for Toys for Joy.
* 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, date to be determined in
early December.
* Rocket Pro Wrestling returned to Joliet, IL for Christmas
Chaos for Children on December 7, holding its annual toy
drive for the local 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.
* Ascend Pro Wrestling holds its Secret Slamta on December 3
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.
* 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.
* 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!
* 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
* 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
* Supreme Pro Wrestling holds its annual toy drive show on
December 15 at Soccer World in Elk Grove, CA
* 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 Toys for
Tots Foundation.
* Cojo Toy World holds its annual Toy Drive on December 17
(tentative location) at The Vault, 736 Purchase Street, New
Bedford, MA.
* Love Wrestling Canada holds Quizplex on YouTube on
December 17 with Donovan Dijak, Vinny Pacifico, and Katrina
Creed, raising funds for the Alzheimer's Association of
Canada (current champion's charity).
* 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.
* 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
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