FORT WORTH, Texas – Wrestling fans, mark your calendars!
The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) announced it will be bringing its prestigious Crocket Cup tag tournament to Texas this May!
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According to a press release, the Crockett Cup has been the pinnacle of tag team wrestling since the mid-1980s, capturing the imagination of fans across the world.
And with the recent success of the highly acclaimed film, The Iron Claw, starring Zac Efron, which tells the story of Texas’ own Von Erich family, this could not come at a more ideal time! If you haven’t seen the movie yet, I highly recommend it (even as someone who has not followed the sport).
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The Von Erich family left an indelible mark in the Lone Star State, which is why NWA President and Smashing Pumpkins frontman, William “Billy” Corgan says Texas was the perfect choice to host the prestigious event.
“We are thrilled to bring the Crockett Cup to Texas for the first time ever,” he said in a press statement. “Texas has a rich wrestling tradition, and we are honored to showcase the best tag team talent in the world in front of the passionate wrestling fans of the Lone Star State.”
NWA fans can look forward to seeing all their favorites including EC3, Thrillbilly Silas Mason, and Thom Latimer. There are also special appearances, including legendary announcements that will be made as the anticipated date gets closer.
The Crockett Cup will take place May 18, at 7 p.m. at the O.C. Theater in Forney, Texas - just east of Fort Worth. Tickets are on sale now. If you can’t make it to Fort Worth, don’t worry, there are other ways to watch, which you can find on NWA’s website.