Warrior Wrestling is taking things outside of Chicago for its next event.
On Wednesday, Chicago-based Warrior Wrestling announced its first event outside of Chicago will take place in January, as Warrior Wrestling 18 is set for Saturday, January 22 in South Bend, Indiana. Warrior 18 will take place at the Bendix Arena inside the Century Center, and the event features Will Ospreay, Brian Cage, Dante Martin as some of the advertised names for the event.
From Warrior Wrestling:
Warrior Wrestling to Debut in South Bend With International Wrestling Stars from AEW and New Japan
South Bend, IN – Warrior Wrestling announced today that it will host its first show outside of the Chicago area in South Bend, Indiana, on Saturday, January 22nd in the Bendix Arena inside the Century Center.
Warrior Wrestling is the nation’s premier independent pro wrestling promotion. Warrior shows have featured matches and appearances from some of the greatest stars in wrestling history and the hottest stars of the modern era.
On Saturday, January 22nd , Warrior Wrestling’s newly crowned champion, New Japan Pro Wrestling star Will Ospreay, will defend the Warrior title for the first time. The card will also feature stars from All Elite Wrestling on the TNT network, including Brian Cage, Brian Pillman Jr., Dante Martin, and more!
Every Warrior Wrestling shows also features traditional Mexican lucha libre matches, and January 22 nd will be no different. Warrior Wrestling Lucha Champion Aramis will be in action to defend his title.
More talent and the official card will be announced in the coming days. Tickets are available at www.WarriorWrestling.net and start at $25. This is a family-friendly event. Kids 16 and under are FREE to the GA section and to the VIP Fan Fest with a paying adult.
The VIP Fan Fest runs from 5:30 to 7:00 on 1/22. A $100 VIP Fan Fest ticket includes autographs and pictures with every single wrestler on the card. The Fan Fest ticket is separate from the show ticket, and both much be purchased.
Card is subject to change.For more information on Warrior Wrestling, visit www.WarriorWrestling.net or contact Warrior Wrestling via email at [email protected].
Ospreay defeated the champion, Trey Miguel and Blake Christian in a Triple Threat Match for the title at Warrior Wrestling 17. He is also set to face off with the IWGP World Heavyweight Champion at Wrestle Kingdom 16 Night Two on January 5, 2022. Ospreay’s challenger will either be Shingo Takagi, the current champion, or Kazuchika Okada, the man who will challenge Takagi for the gold on Night One.
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