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Get ready for an electrifying evening as IWF Wrestling concludes its year-long 30th Anniversary celebration with a live event on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 7 pm at North Arlington High School.
The AWAKEN family entertainment spectacular benefits the Michael Robert Cammett Jr. Memorial Foundation. Tickets and VIP experience are on sale now at CampIWF.com.
Don't miss your chance to witness special guest appearances featuring larger-than-life superstars and former champions Master of Chaos Kevin Knight and Dark Oracle Sage.
Leading the path of destruction are Heavyweight Champion Riptide Jason Somers, Tag Team Champions All-American Atkins Brothers with East Side Dave McDonald, American Champion The Thrillmonger Andd Bivians with First-Class Justin Adams, and Junior-Heavyweight Champion Sean Royal.
On Oct. 3 in Nutley, Somers emerged victorious in an 18-Wrestler RUMBLE to win the heavyweight crown, Atkins Brothers regained the tag team titles, Bivians became a two-time American champ, and Royal retained the junior title. Who will step up to the plate in North Arlington to challenge these kingpins?
Also appearing Nov. 14 are The Tank Aaron Hobbs, American Bulldog Ken Reedy, Women's Champion All-Star Michele Dee, The Diabolical Sgt. Cash, Hollywood Melz, Battleborn Brandon Lima, Brooklyn Prodigy Davion Creed, Fireball Fox Windsor, Henny Hardaway, Tommy Trouble, Mike Leotis and Mike Trigo.
Fans in Bergen County will witness adrenaline-pumping action as world-class athletes compete for major championships. Hall of Fame induction ceremonies for longtime federation greats will make the evening extra special.
Since 2021, the commitment from IWF fans, wrestlers, staff and sponsors resulted in raising $18,903 for Michael Robert Cammett Jr. Memorial Foundation, including an event-record $4,079 in October 2025. The foundation honors The Golden Boy's lifelong commitment to the community by awarding scholarships to students at North Arlington High School and supporting local charitable organizations.
The 30th Anniversary Event is presented by IWF Media LLC. Supporters include North Arlington Board of Education; Teamsters Local 641; Ocean Beach Sales & Rentals in Lavallette; American Made Cabinet Company in Nutley; Titanium Laboratories in Nutley; Zippo's Car Stereo & Mobile Electronics in Belleville; Ryan Philip of Longbridge Financial in Bloomfield; Trio Jewelers in Nutley; JoJo's Pizza in Lyndhurst; Costco in Clifton; Shimmer & Shine Cleaning Solutions of Nutley; and Nutley Chamber of Commerce.
Legends will be made at this unpredictable and unforgettable extravaganza on November 14th, with tickets affordably priced for the whole family. For more information, visit IWF on social media @WrestlingIWF or watch IWF on YouTube.com/campiwf.
The initial IWF 30th Anniversary Events in April and October 2026 at Nutley Rec Center raised $8,293 for Greater Nutley Cancer Foundation. GNCF provides financial aid to cancer survivors and families who have lost a loved one to cancer, as well as financially backing local research.
Founded in 1996 and established in 1998, Independent Wrestling Federation has gained an extensive nationwide reach with 737 live events featuring WWE Hall of Famers and Legends across 50 cities, attracting thousands of loyal, lifelong fans.
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