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Wrestlepalooza IV Set For June 14th

Posted by Nathan G. O'Brien on May 13, 2014

wrestlepalooza_iv.jpgMinneapolis, MN-based pro wrestling promotion F1RST Wrestling have announced the fourth installment of Wrestlepalooza will take place on June 14th at legendary downtown club First Avenue.

Wrestlepalooza is a semi-regular event that showcases the hard-hitting, high-flying action of professional wrestling alongside the classic eroticism of burlesque, and the snarled attitude and chaotic wail of punk rock. Past bands have included Masked Intruder, Arms Aloft, and Lipstick Homicide.

The Wrestlepalooza IV card is highlited by wrestlers Colt Cabana, Arik Cannon and Pete Huge, and live sets by Banner Pilot (whose new album Souvenir is reviewed here.) Full schedule of performers and ticketing links listed below:

June 14th, 7:00 PM, First Avenue

"The Anarchist" Arik Cannon

Colt Cabana

"Playboy" Pete Huge

Zero Gravity

Horace The Psychopath

Sheik Ariya Daivari

The Crime Fighting Feline: Wildcat

The Charasmatic Canine: Yellow Dog

The North Star Express: Darin Corbin & Ryan Cruz

Banner Pilot live & much more.

More information and tickets available here.

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