AS I SEE IT
Bob Magee
Pro Wrestling Between the Sheets
PWBTS.com
Wrestletix reports that ALL OUT, taking place on Saturday,
September 26 at NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, IL, is at an
estimated 9,217 tickets distributed as of September 17,
making the show a sellout. It is expected that AEW will add
further seats prior to showtime.
Dave Meltzer stated in Twitter that ALL OUT "would have
only been the third time in US history that I know of
(looking for historian's help if there are others) where two
rival companies head-to-head in the same metro area drew
10,000 on the same day."
The two Meltzer knows of are both in Philadelphia, once in
1986 and once in 1987, both with WWF vs. Jim Crockett
Promotions (I attended both JCP shows in Philly). There was
at least one other head to head-to-head in Philadelphia in
1985, but both may not have done 10,000.
Local Chicago fans in the know told Meltzer that, in fact,
there actually WILL likely be 10,164 fans in attendance,
including suites for ALL OUT, as there were at ALL OUT 2021,
owing to box seat that were full for previous ALL OUTs.
This history making number occurs with WWE running Worlds
Collide directly head-to-head against ALL OUT, loading the
NXT/AAA event with CM Punk and others. As happens every time
TKO employs such tactics, it has no effect on AEW.
In one of the most unintentionally hilarious TKO-AEW
counter-programming moments of the year, Fightful Select
reported last Wednesday that the Worlds Collide show,
created to run head-to-head in the Chicago market against
ALL OUT... may not be broadcast live. As of Wednesday, WWE
does not have internal plans to broadcast the event, with no
broadcaster officially announced for the show. AAA normally
airs weekly events on YouTube in the United States so most
assumed it would have aired there. But as of now, there are
no plans to air the event. There has been speculation
regarding the event airing via Club WWE, similar to what WWE
did with the WWE Women's Title win in a Chile house show
match of Stephanie Vaquer over Liv Morgan. Even THAT hasn't
been announced as of yet.
It appears that the main purpose of TKO scheduling Worlds
Collide head-to-head was to try to hurt attendance at ALL
OUT. When that had absolutely no effect, WWE was left not
knowing how to handle the situation. At best, it'll likely
be a battle for local media in Chicagoland. Hopefully AEW
uses Tony Khan all weekend to combat the TKO media machine.
All Elite Wrestling announced last Monday that it's kicking
off this year's Continental Classic beginning on Wednesday,
November 18 on Dynamite from the Mission Ballroom in Denver,
CO, with tickets set to go on sale to the general public
today.
Last Tuesday, AEW announced that starting in November, Hulu
Japan will be the Japanese home of All Elite Wrestling. AEW
will be available each week as Hulu Japan will offer
Dynamite, Collision, and AEW PPV events weekly. Hulu Japan
will be carrying Dynamite, Collision, and all of AEW’s pay-
per-view events as part of the deal to the approximately
three million subscribers.
AEW previously aired on NJPW World, but the company exited
that agreement following the launch of the MyAEW streaming
service. Nippon TV, which owns Hulu in Japan, recently
announced a deal to bring HBO Max to the service starting
from October 1, giving the standard tier free to Hulu Japan
subscribers at no extra charge.
It's September, fall is in the air...and the first leaves
are turning here in South Jersey. There may still be a hot
day or two to come, but schools are open, the NFL season is
under way, pumpkin spice everything is appearing...Spirit
Halloween is open and Mariah Carey is defrosting; but it's
never too soon for local independent wrestling promotions to
think about what efforts they can undertake to help their
communities during 2026's Holiday season. Given the
political environment, more help will be needed from every
private source possible to help the hungry, the sick, the
cold, the homeless, sexual/domestic violence victims, animal
welfare, and too many more.
There are already 82 shows/events scheduled in
53 companies in 18 states and 3 Canadian
provinces with 28 events already held with
$140,370.38 US raised, 1,077 pounds of canned/
non-perishable food, 50 backpacks filled with school
supplies, at least 500 other assorted school supplies, and
50 pounds of personal needs supplies for the homeless.
* Mystery Wrestling/Fighting Back: Wrestling With Cancer
together presented the Infinite Rumble June 22-23 and again
set a record for the longest wrestling match in history;
while raising $33,106 CA/23,362.54 US for Fighting Back:
Wrestling with Cancer.
* Dream Pro Wrestling held The Outrunners Summer Vacation
show on July 24 in Louisville, KY, raising $7,181.41 to benefit IAamALS.org and Rebel Tanea Brooks
* Innovate Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on August 1
for Back To School Bash, collecting $3,000 of cash
donations and school supplies.
* Louisiana Wrestling Alliance returned to Scott, LA on
August 1 for Intro The Void, collecting at least 300 items
of school supplies for schools through Acadiana.
* Capital City Championship Combat returned to Ottawa, ON at
the Preston Event Center on August 14 for Fighting Back:
Wrestling with Cancer to benefit the Canadian Cancer Society
with Ortiz, Joseph Sawyer (fka Joe Gacy), raising
$101,373.97 US/$141,882 CN "and counting".
* Relentless Pro Wrestling returned to Garden Grove, CA on
August 15, benefited Roxy Astor's Wrestling is 4 the Dogs,
and The Good Pawject, with on-site opportunities for both
fostering and adopting new dogs into families.
* Championship Honor Wrestling returned to Springfield, TN
on August 15, distributing 50 backpacks full of school
supplies with a school supply drive.
* Midwest All-Star Wrestling returned to Mankato, MN on
August 15, to benefit Bravo Zulu Women’s House, a dedicated
sober living home for female veterans in recovery. As a
result, the house has been purchased on September 1.
* Wrestling for Warriors/Midwest Premiere Wrestling returned
to Ft. Wayne, IN on August 16 raising $1,850 to
benefit Make-A-Wish.
* Girl Fight Wrestling returned to New Albany, IN on August
16, with a school supply drive, collecting three bags and a
large box of school supplies for Scribner Middle School in
New Albany, IN.
* United Wrestling returned to West Hants, NS, Canada on
August 16, distributing back to school supplies to 46
children.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns to Harrington, DE on August 22
to benefit the HPS Foundation, with $3,865 raised for
the HPS Foundation.
* Memphis Wrestling comes to Tupelo, MS at the Tupelo
Furniture Market on August 21 raising at least
$20,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
* Mutiny Wrestling Federation returns to Springdale, AR on
August 22, collecting at least 50 pounds of personal needs
supplies for the residents of 7hills Homeless Center.
* Victory Pro Wrestling returns to Portland, CT on August
29, benefiting A Fight Against, raising $900 for funds and
awareness for cancer research.
* Rock Solid Wrestling presents Shake The Lake in
Kirkland, ON this August 29; benefiting Community Living
Kirkland Lake.
* FLEX Wrestling returns to Syracuse, NY on September 2,
with a Toys for Tots table, allowing the local chapter to
collect donations directly from fans and supporters, well as
wrestling memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle.
* EMERGE Wrestling presents Stock The Shelves on Columbus,
IN on September 5, collecting 100 pounds of food for
the Love Chapel Food Pantry.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Barrie, ON this
September 5, collecting 150 pounds of canned and non-
perishables for the local food bank.
* Wrestling for a Cause returns to Broken Arrow, OK on
September 5, raising $2,200 to combat childhood
cancer.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/ComicCon comes to Kingston, ON this
September 12, collecting 127 canned and non-
perishables for the local food bank.
* FLEX Wrestling returns to Ithaca, NY on September 12, with
a Toys for Tots table, allowing the local chapter to collect
donations directly from fans and supporters, well as
wrestling memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle.
* Cottage Hills Wrestling Alliance returned to Alton, IL on
September 12 for a show as part of the annual Alton Pride
celebration.
* Wrestle Against Hunger returns to Tulsa, OK on September
13, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs.
* Fightertainment returns to Pottsville, PA on September
19, benefiting Jeff Cannonball
* Magnum Wrestling returns to Ralston, NE on September 19,
proceeds from this event will benefit Nebraska Adaptive
Sports.
* Neo Pro Wrestling returns to Niagara Falls, ON on
September 19 for the Jesse Scott Memorial Show, benefiting
Project SHARE.
* Pinfall Wrestling Association returns to Springfield, IL
on September 19 for Punching for Paws, to benefit Animal
Protective League
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* Love Wrestling presents Quizplex on September 22 to
benefit The Trevor Project.
* IHB The Chains comes to Atlantic City, NJ on September
26, raising funds for Jeff Cannonball
* Independent Pro Wrestling returns to Brantford, ON on
September 26, collecting non-perishable goods.
* House of Heat Pro Wrestling returns to Lafayette, IN on
September 26 with RVD and Kelly Kelly, raising funds for
MDA.
* XWE Pro Wrestling returns to Nelsonville, OH on September
26, to benefit the Athens County Dog Shelter.
* GCW Charity Wrestling comes to Shelbourne, ON this
September 27 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* FLEX Wrestling returns to the LECOM Event Center in
Elmira, NY on October 2 for Toys for Tots.
* Crossfire Wrestling returns to St Catharines, ON on
October 3; partial proceeds will go to The Niagara Peninsula
Foundation for Children
* Wrestling for a Cause returns to Broken Arrow, OK on
October 3 raising money to combat childhood cancer.
* Ignite Pro Wrestling returns to Carterville, IL on October
3 for Fight The Good Fight, for Breast Cancer Awareness.
* IWF Wrestling returns on October 3 in Nutley, NJ to
benefit the Greater Nutley Cancer Foundation
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Aurora, ON this
October 4 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* GCW Charity Wrestling comes to Peterborough, ON this
October 5 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* Timmy Global Health presents the 25th annual Timmy
Takedown on October 10 in Kirklin, IN. The event is run by
Dr. Chuck Dietzen (fka independent professional wrestler Dr.
Death and Dr. Doom), founder of Timmy Global Health. Timmy
Global Health works to engage volunteers for global health
for children worldwide.
* Pro Wrestling Epic returns to Affton, MO on October 10,
partial proceeds benefit Children's Miracle Network
* Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on October
11, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns to Harrington, DE on October 12
to benefit the Cancer Society
* Primetime Wrestling returns to Prince George, BC on
October 16 for its biggest show ever, proceeds support the
Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation
* Pro Wrestling Odyssey returns to Stevenson Ranch, CA on
October 17, to benefit Breast Cancer Angels
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to North Bay, ON
this October 17 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* FLEX Wrestling returns to Elmira, NY on October 23, with a
Toys for Tots table, allowing the local chapter to collect
donations directly from fans and supporters, well as
wrestling memorabilia for Toys for Tots to raffle.
* East Coast Pro Wrestling returns to Hillburn, NY on
October 24, to benefit the Community Food Pantry
* IWA Productions returns to Mt. Vernon, IL on October 31,
proceeds go to Deaconess, IL Crossroads Mammography
Department
* Stunt Cat and Friends Save Christmas Stunt Cat & Friends
Save Christmas returns to Dunsmore, PA on November 7 in a
live professional wrestling event to raise money for the
United Cerebral Palsy Angel Tree, which provides Christmas
gifts for children and adults with medical challenges.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns to Harrington, DE on November 7
to benefit Autism Delaware
* Community Championship Wrestling returns to Spartansburg,
SC on November 7 to benefit
* Wrestling for a Cause returns to Broken Arrow, OK on
November 7, raising money to combat childhood cancer
* EGCW Wrestling presents Christmasmania on November 7 in
DeBary, FL; collecting canned/boxed foods.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Batawa, ON this
November 7 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Lindsay, ON this
November 8 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
* ISPW Wrestling comes to William Paterson University in
Wayne, NJ, on November 12th benefiting Pediatric Cancer.
* IWF Wrestling returns on November 14 in North Arlington,
NJ to benefit the Michael Robert Cammett Memorial Foundation
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Newmarket, ON
this November 14 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on November
15, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Owen Sound, ON
this November 21 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Thornbury, ON
this November 22 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* LIVE Pro Wrestling & Portuguese Kids team up for Cojo's
Toy World annual Toy Drive event, presenting Wrestle Festa
(Dos) LIVE at The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub on
November 22.
* NEOPro Wrestling returns to Akron, OH on November 28,
collecting food for the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Belleville, ON
this November 28 collecting canned and non-perishables for
the local food bank.
* Southern States Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on
November 28, collecting non-perishable food items, and
unwrapped toys for Hunger First.
* Ephesians Pro Wrestling comes to Rockwell, TX on November
28 in a toys for tots show
* UWC Pro Wrestling will return for its 32nd annual Toys for
Tots Show on November 29 in New Egypt, NJ, with admission a
new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.
* Wrestling With Purpose presents December 4 in Pembroke, NC
for the Clash 4 The Kids Toys for Tots show.
* Generation Next Pro Wrestling returns to Cynthiana KY on
December 5 for GenNext Last Stand: Jingle Brawl benefiting
local families for Christmas.
* Total Wrestling Federation presents Wreck the Halls on
December 5 in Sacramento, CA, collecting toys for Shriners
Hospital
* APW returns to Statesboro, GA on December 5 for the
27th annual Steam Stampede Toys for Tots Dinner Show
* Stuff The Bus Panama City 14th annual Toy Drive in Panama
City, FL from December 6-16.
* AWARE/WrestleSouth presents The Battle For Freedom on
December 12 in Newton, GA, as a pro wrestling fundraiser
show for Georgia Innocence Project.
* NTLL returns to Palmdale, CA on December 12 for its for
its annual Toy Drive show.
* 1CW Pro Wrestling returns to Harrington, DE on December 12
to benefit Toys for Tots
* Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on December
13, distributing an average of 700 pounds of food,
including meats, canned goods, non-perishables, and assorted
foodstuffs.
* Three Legacies Wrestling presents the Fill Our Ring Toy
Drive from August 4-December 21 in Lancaster, PA
* Southern States Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on
December 26, collecting non-perishable food items, and
unwrapped toys for Hunger First.
* GCW Charity Wrestling/Comic Con comes to Oshawa, ON this
December 27 collecting canned and non-perishables for the
local food bank.
So...indies, start thinking about what you can do now. If
you're aware of shows your local indie is scheduling this
Christmas season, let me know at the addresses below.
If you'd like to contact me, you can do so at my
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