The cancellation of a traditional WrestleMania in Tampa, Florida, led to the cancellation of the Wrestlecon convention. Now, wrestlers are coming to the aid of those behind the convention as the Marriott Hotel chain is asking for over $1114,00 in liquidated damages fees in spite of the fact that a global pandemic is the driving force for cancellation.
The convention, which is run by the team behind Highspots, shared a portion of the email received by the Marriott where the hotel chain states that “it is neither illegal nor impossible for Wrestlecon to occur as previously agreed.”
Many wrestlers were quick to point out how unjust that statement is during this global pandemic where the CDC has recommended then no gatherings of 50 people or more take place. Chris Jericho, the former AEW World Champion, was quick to not only defend the promoters of Wrestlecon but look for the help of the President of the United States in the process.
https://twitter.com/IAmJericho/status/1239767384937893888
Many other promotions and wrestlers also came to the aid of Wrestlecon, offering support and in the case of WrestleCade, boycotting the Marriott, until a resolution is reached.
https://twitter.com/OneHourTees/status/1239700794586390535?s=20
https://twitter.com/WrestleCade/status/1239745689535557633?s=20
Kevin Owens, who worked closely with Highspots in his days an independent star was outraged by the news.
https://twitter.com/FightOwensFight/status/1239917691475038215?s=20
As it stands right now, Wrestlecon is hoping that the Marriott will do the right thing once this reaches the top of the corporate food chain instead of a regional branch. Wrestlezone will continue to update the story with any and all new information.
