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Best Upcoming Pro Wrestling Shows Near Baltimore

Professional wrestling is old-school entertainment with lots of history and plenty of fans. But in case you think living in Maryland put you a long way from any of the fun, it just so happens that there is plenty of raw wrestler action right here in Baltimore. With several pro wrestling leagues and fan clubs to its name, Baltimore hosts more than a few events which will have true wrestling fans rowdy with excitement. Browse this list and you're likely to find an event which you just can't miss!
Ringside With Jim Ross And Jim Cornette
Jimmy's Famous Seafood
6526 Holabird Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 633-4040
www.jimmysfamousseafood.comDate: Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.True Wrestling fans will remember James William "Jim" Ross from his long career in Pro-Wrestling commentary. A few may even be aware that ol' Jimmy spent some time in the ring himself, as well as doing some refereeing. There are few people who have hung their name all over the history of the WWE as much as Jim Ross.  If, on the other hand, you're more of a WWF kind of person, you may well recall promoter, manager and commentator Jim Cornette. Well, both Jims will be sitting down for a night of no holds barred Q&A and storytelling about their fascinating careers in the Pro Wrestling circuit. And the sit down happens to be at one of the best seafood joints in Charm City. Get your tickets soon so you can reminisce about the history of this great sport with the men who were actually there.
MCW Tribute To The Legends
MCW Arena
1000 Joppa Farm Road
Joppa, MD 21085
www.mcwprowrestling.comDate: Sept. 24 at 9 a.m.This is a historical event which should have wrestling fans all over the East Coast in a frenzy. MCW (Maryland Championship Wrestling) will be bringing the first ever Tribute To The Legends convention to the Baltimore area -- the first of what they hope will become an annual event. This is arguably the largest wrestling fan convention ever held in Maryland, and MCW is pulling out all of the stops to make it an event to remember. The event will host a number of wrestling legends, Q&A panels, photo ops, purchasable memorabilia, opportunities for attendees to promote themselves and their own events, and more! Get your tickets soon, they will be gone before you know it.
Autumn Armageddon Tour
MCW Arena
1000 Joppa Farm Road
Joppa, MD 21085
www.mcwprowrestling.comDate: Nov. 5 at 6 p.m.Autumn Armageddon is a regular event in the Fall of the year where Pro Wrestling comes to the Baltimore area and teams compete for MCW titles and championships like the Rage Television Championship, Women's Championship, Tag Team Championship and more. There is plenty of talent on the East Coast, and you may be privileged to find yourself sitting in the stands and rooting for some of these wrestling events, if you get your tickets soon.

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Jake "The Snake" Roberts Unspoken World Tour
Sound Stage Baltimore
124 Market Place Drive
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 244-0057
www.baltimoresoundstage.comDate: Aug. 26 at 7 p.m.Jake "The Snake" is a WWE Hall of Famer, and a man whose long career in wrestling has garnered him world wide recognition, even with those who are not all that familiar with wrestling. This may be one of the reasons he has taken to the road on a World Tour in order to meet the fans and share the fascinating story of his career and the fun and relationships he had with other wrestlers in the best generation of WWE history. Jake's show has gotten praise from wrestling fans and non-wrestling fans alike because of the fascinating nature of his life and career. Go on out and meet a legend.
Broken Dreams: Anthony Versus Diaz
Denton Volunteer Fire Company
400 S. 5th Ave.
Denton, MD 21629
(410) 479-2121
www.adrenalinewrestling.comDate: Aug. 20 at 7 p.m.On August 20, wrestlers Pat Anthony and "The MiniBoss" Diaz will face off in the ring for a rematch that promises to be a defining moment in both of their careers. The last time these two faced each other down was in 2013. At that time, Diaz was the champ and Anthony was the up-and-comer. Anthony proved his worth, pinning Diaz for the count. Unfortunately, before Anthony could claim the championship from Diaz, officials threw out the entire match on a technicality. Anthony has his chance to claim the championship that should have been his three years ago, while Diaz has the chance to redeem himself and pin Anthony down. Come out to and see how this drama unravels.

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Joel Furches is a freelance writer and researcher for The Examiner and Logos Software, and also manages his own catalog of writing on Hub Pages. Joel is on the board of directors for Ratio Christi. He has a bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Education.
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