Sellout Crowd Expected At Wrestling Extravaganza In Nutley

NUTLEY, NJ — A family-friendly wrestling extravaganza featuring some familiar faces has sold out in Essex County, and it’s good news for the American Cancer Society.

IWF Wrestling will host a series of matchups at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21 and 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 22 at the Rec Center, 44 Park Avenue in Nutley.

The event will benefit the American Cancer Society's “Relay For Life.”

According to a news release from IWF Wrestling:

“Headlining 24th annual IWF Loud & Proud are WWE & ECW Legend Nunzio, WWE & WCW Legend Young Stallion Jim Powers, Legendary WWE & WCW Ring Announcer Gary Michael Cappetta, Nutley's Master of Chaos Kevin Knight, IWF Heavyweight Champion Heartless Hellraiser Dracko, IWF Tag Team Champions Atkins Brothers, IWF American Champion First-Class Justin Adams, Outlaw Shane O'Brien, Southside Slugger Tony Graves, Dark Oracle Sage, The Standard Bearer Chris Steeler, The Cyborg Rick Recon, Vivacious Vicki, Notorious Mimi, Eloy Fiesta, Mad Dawg Jenkins, East Side Dave and more.”

Tickets and VIP packages are sold out for the reduced capacity events, according to the IWF Wrestling website. CDC and state guidelines at the time of the event will be strictly followed, organizers said.

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