Pro Wrestling Comes To Philippi

WWE Professional Wresting Hall of Famer Teddy Long will serve as General Manager when the stars of the Tygart Valley Wrestling Federation invade Battler's Knob on Saturday, October 26 at 7 p.m. in what fans say could be the biggest land battle to hit Philippi since the Civil War.

A Halloween themed event, the evening promises to be filled with family fun and entertainment including a costume contest, concessions, vendors, 50-50 raffle and several opportunities for fans to meet the professional wrestlers. Everyone is encouraged to dress in their favorite Halloween attire.

Known for his various catchphrases including "Holla Holla Holla" and "Now hold on just a minute playa," Theodore "Teddy" Long reached the top echelon in professional wrestling after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2017. During his 40 year career, Long worked for several promotions including the National Wrestling Alliance, World Championship Wrestling, Extreme Championship Wrestling and the WWE.

Now, Long will try to keep order in the TWVF ring, as several titles will be on the line in what is being dubbed as "Philippi Fright Fights."

In the main event, Marshall Law will challenge Jeff Paul in a grudge match stemming from an incident during Mother's Day Mayhem in Mill Creek. Law, always a fan favorite, serves as a Randolph County Deputy by day and is pursuing his dream as a Pro Wrestler on the weekends. Paul, whose arrogance is widely noted across the state, is working his way back to title contention after falling to TVWF Champion Timmy Danger at Christmas Mania in Elkins, last year.

In the co-main event, TVWF Tag Team Champions The Golden Pinky Society will face off against The Divine Embrace. The Golden Pinky Society's “Diamond” Victor Griff and “Money” Benjamin Banks have been a mainstay of the TVWF since it began in 2019 and are one of the most popular teams among fans with their “pinky's up” hand sign.

Making their TVWF debut, The Divine Embrace is comprised of the Prophet Daniel Reed and Kari Kobain, along with their manager Curtis T. Love. Hailing from the North Carolina wrestling scene, the trio are known for their electrifying energy and captivating promos.

In an preliminary contest, “The Man of Power” Dontay Bishop will put his Next Up Championship on the line against his former tag team partner and biggest nemesis Aaron “Big Boi” Cross. The former friends, now turned bitter enemies, drifted apart after COVID-19 shut down the TVWF for a couple of years.

Other TVWF stars scheduled to appear include Papa Razzi, The Giant Asafi and Shiek Shorty Smalls, among others. The full slate of events typically includes seven matches and usually wraps-up around 10 p.m.

Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. Advanced Tickets are available at Counter Culture Concepts in downtown Elkins. Tickets will also be available at the door. Children under 5-years-old receive free general admission. For more information visit the Tygart Valley Wrestling Federation's Facebook Page.