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Wrestling Geek Fest Coming to Cleveland on August 14-16

WrestlingGeekFest.com - Wrestling Geek Fest, a wrestling pop culture convention, is coming to the Holiday Inn Strongsville, Ohio (near Cleveland), on August 14-16, 2015.

The convention features live wrestling events, vendors, special guests, late night comedy, and wrestling game tournaments. It’s a full weekend of wrestling geekdom sponsored by Filsinger Games, home of wrestling’s greatest games, and celebrating “Wrestling and everything we love about it!”

AIW (Absolute Intense Wrestling) presents Battle of the Sexes 2 on Friday evening, an intergender showdown between some of the best male and female wrestlers on the indies today including Johnny Gargano vs. Candice LeRae, Eddie Kingston vs. Mia Yim and Rickey Shane Page vs. Veda Scott.

The WGF Saturday Night Spectacular features Ring of Honor star and former NFL lineman, Moose vs. former Chikara Grand Champion, Eddie Kingston, along with wrestling stars including Paul London, Madison Rayne, Dalton Castle, The Nation of Intoxication, the stars of Olde Wrestling and more. Plus come dressed as your favorite wrestler and enter the special costume contest hosted by Leva Bates (aka NXT’s Blue Pants).

The convention itself will take place Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 10-3 featuring:
* Autograph signings and photo opportunities with wrestlers including WWE Legend Greg “The Hammer” Valentine
* Wrestling video game tournaments such as NES Pro Wrestling, No Mercy, and WWE15 along with Filsinger Games card game tournaments
* Panels on Wrestling Animation and Wrestling Video Games, Podcast tapings, a Trivia Contest and more

Late night Friday features a Stand-up Comedy show with headline comedians and wrestling geeks Michael Lawrence, Will Noonan, Martin Morrow and more. Late night Saturday after party features live wrestling music with Kenny Picket, improve comedy with Bryce Remsburg and more gaming.

Tickets for all events are available individually or as a package. For more information about events, guests, hotel and tickets, go to: wrestlinggeekfest.com

For media and vendor inquiries contact: wrestlinggeekfest@gmail.com
 

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Comedy and Wrestling in Cleveland August 14-16

WrestlingGeekFest.com - August 14-16, see comedy and wrestling combine during Wrestling Geek Fest at the Holiday Inn Strongsville, 15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH!

For the full listing of participants and events, visit WrestlingGeekFest.com:

Friday:
7:30 pm - Absolute Intense Wrestling 'Battle of the Sexes 2' featuring intergender matches (feat. Mia Yim vs. Eddie Kingston, Johnny Gargano vs. Candice LeRae, Rickey Shane Page vs. Veda Scott, & more)
10:30 pm - Live Comedy (feat. Michael Lawrence, Will Noonan, Martin Morrow, & more)

Saturday (Geek Fest Doors open 10 am-5 pm feat. video game & card game tournaments):
1 pm - Legends of the Future Wrestling event
7 pm - Wrestling Geek Fest Saturday Night Spectacular (feat. ROH star and former NFL lineman, Moose vs. former Chikara Grand Champion, Eddie Kingston, along with Paul London, Dalton Castle, The Nation of Intoxication, Madison Rayne, the stars of Olde Wrestling, & more. Come dressed as your favorite wrestler and enter a costume contest hosted by Leva Bates (aka NXT’s Blue Pants)
10:30 pm - After Party (feat. Kenny Picket, improv comedy with Bryce Remsburg, & more)

Sunday (Geek Fest Doors open 10 am-3 pm feat. video game & card game tournaments, podcast tapings, trivia championship, autograph signings and more)

Tickets for all events are available individually or as a package. For more information about events, guests, hotel and tickets, go to: wrestlinggeekfest.com

For media and vendor inquiries contact: wrestlinggeekfest@gmail.com
 

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Wrestling Geek Fest THIS WEEKEND - Wrestling, Comedy, More!
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THIS WEEKEND, August 14-16, the best of comedy and wrestling combine for Wrestling Geek Fest at the Holiday Inn Strongsville, 15471 Royalton Road, Strongsville, OH!

Some of the nation's best comedians take the stage Friday at 11 pm, after Absolute Intense Wrestling, to flex their comedy muscles, including:
- Mike Lawrence from Comedy Central's @Midnight
- Martin Morrow from Last Comic Standing
- Will Noonan from the High Pathetically Podcast
- Kevin Marshall from Spike TV

The event will be hosted by wrestling personality and stand up comedian Louden Noxious. You are guaranteed to tap out from laughter!

WrestleZone Daily will broadcast LIVE from the convention, 12:30-1:30 pm on Saturday.

For the full listing of participants and events and to get your tickets, visit WrestlingGeekFest.com!

For media and vendor inquiries contact: wrestlinggeekfest@gmail.com.

Follow us on twitter and periscope @wrestlegeekfest to see photos and live video of everything at the convention!
 

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This Weekend - Wrestling Geek Fest Updates & Paul London Seminar!

THIS Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16 head to Wrestling Geek Fest at Holiday Inn Strongsville, 15471 Royalton Road, Strongsvile, OH. For tickets and information, visit WrestlingGeekFest.com!

Friday, August 14:
6:30 pm - Doors open for Absolute Intense Wrestling 'Battle of the Sexes 2'
11 pm - Friday Night Comedy featuring Mike Lawrence, Will Noonan, Martin Marrow, Kevin Marshall, hosted by Louden Noxious

Saturday, August 15:
9 am - Paul London Seminar ($35, Register at JoeDombrowskiPR@gmail.com)
10 am to 5 pm - Convention open; Filsinger card and video game tournaments begin; Autograph signings and vendors
10:30 am - Wrestling Video Game Panel (w/ Joe Gagne & Tom Green from 'Joe Gagne's Fun Time Arcade')
11:30 am - Wrestling Animation Panel (w/ Tyler Moliterno & Felipe Diaz-Vera from 'Generation Animation')
12:30 pm - WrestleZone Radio LIVE Recording
1:30 pm - Legion of the Future Wrestling event (featuring wrestlers from AIW, CZW Dojo Wars, & Roaring Elbow Academy)
3 pm - 'Wrestle Donst Wrestle' Premiere - Short Film by Kenny Johnson
4 pm - High Pathetically Podcast LIVE Recording w/ Will Noonan
6:30 pm - Doors open for Wrestling Geek Fest 'Saturday Night Spectacular'
10 pm - After Party featuring Improv Comedy w/ Bryce Remsburg and Friends; Live music by Kenny Pickett; Wrestler video game tournament

Sunday, August 16:
10 am to 3 pm - Convention open; Filsinger card and video game tournaments; Autograph signings and vendors; Trivia championship qualifying; LIVE podcast recording
12 pm - Trivia championship finals
1 pm - View from Filsinger Headquarters Podcast LIVE Recording

For media and vendor inquiries contact: wrestlinggeekfest@gmail.com.

Follow us on twitter and periscope @wrestlegeekfest to see photos and live video of everything at the convention!