WrestleMania Weekend Goes Beyond Just WWE
By Oz Marley
WrestleCon 2018
WrestleCon 2018 is another popular choice for fans over WrestleMania weekend. The WrestleCon event is a bit different because it combines not only great action from some of the top Independent Promotions from all over the world, but it also includes a 3 day fan interactive experience where they can meet some of the top stars in the business.
According to their website Wrestlecon 2018 will have over 200 wrestlers for fans to interact with over the course of the weekend.
This type of event will be a big hit for fans of all ages because it offers the chance for fans from different eras to meet their favorite stars from the past and the present just a few names that are scheduled to appear Ted Dibiase, Sting, Trish Stratus, Lita, Bobby Fulton, Stevie Ray, Tommy Dreamer, Shawn Micheals, and Bret hart to name just a few.
The second part of WrestleCon 2018 is the live action portion of the event. Many prominent companies such as Impact, CZW, And RPW UK will offer fans with diverse tastes in Wrestling a chance to satisfy their appetites for action.
Not all of the companies above have announced full cards but some have announced stars or matches that will happen over the weekend.
The Wrestling Revolver has announced one match for their show entitled Pancakes and Piledrivers.
Rev Pro based out of England is known for their collaborations with NJPW and ROH during the War of the Worlds events. so far no announcements as far as matches go, but has made one superstar announcement.
Minoru Suzuki the leader of the infamous NJPW stable Suzuki-Goon. Suzuki is a legend in Japan, and the current IWGP Intercontinental Champion.
Impact Wrestling is joining the festivities this year. Impact has announced a few names including Sami Callihan, LAX, Eli Drake, Johnny Impact and Alberto El Patron. although they have announced quite a few big names for this event there have been no matches announced. Impact is currently re-branding itself, and is featuring some of the best names in independent wrestling.
CZW is a company known for its violent death match wrestling will also be a part of WrestleCon that weekend. CZW has gained a cult-like – almost ECW-type of – following over the last decade.
CZW has announced few names their show including Joey Ryan, Will Ospreay, Joey Janela, and Jeff Cobb.
Much like the WWN Live experience WrestleCon is having a supershow as well. As well. So far it has been announced that Penta El Zero M, Rey Fenix, Joey Janela, Juventud Guererra and many more are slated to appear at the super show.