Nostalgia in professional wrestling is a very popular thing. Now, F1RST Wrestling will try to capitalize on that this September as they bring professional wrestling back to the Mall of America.
The last time a wrestling event was held inside Mall of America was the very first episode of WCW Monday Nitro, which featured Lex Luger jumping ship from WWE to WCW.
The following is a press release from F1RST Wrestling regarding bringing professional wrestling back to the Mall of America for Saturday Night Nitro:
Mall of America® Hosts Historic F1RST Wrestling Event
Saturday Night Nitro will take place on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
F1RST Wrestling, a professional wrestling company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, reached a milestone Sunday, hosting the 20th edition of their marquee event WRESTLEPALOOZA, emanating from the world-famous First Avenue Nightclub. During the event, F1RST Wrestling’s Arik Cannon announced professional wrestling will return to Mall of America® for the first time in over 27 years.
“A friend of mine told me that it’s important to enjoy the moment, so if it’s OK with all of you…this moment is for all of us,” said Arik Cannon before announcing F1RST Wrestling’s September 10 event at Mall of America®.
A feature attraction for Mall of America®’s year-long 30th birthday celebration, F1RST Wrestling will present Saturday Night Nitro on Saturday, September 10. The event will feature professional wrestling stars from across the world, including F1RST Wrestling mainstays fans have come to love.
F1RST Wrestling will build a wrestling ring in the center of Huntington® Bank Rotunda, producing a showcase of the world’s top in-ring performers. Tickets for the all-ages event go on sale Friday, June 24 at 10 a.m.
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