Arthur scene for Saturday night wrestling rumble

Hometown hero Sammy Sierra on the card as Optimist Club brings pro wrestling to Arthur

March 7, 2024 @ 8:42 amCommunity News, Sports

Making his point – John Atlas riles up the crowd before his match with Koby Durst on Saturday night at the 365 Pro Wrestling event hosted by the Arthur Optimists at the Arthur Community Centre. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp
Hometown hero – Arthur’s own Sammy Sierra, left, prepares to take on Super K in the main event during 365 Pro Wrestling action at the Arthur Community Centre on March 2. The event was hosted by the Arthur Optimists with proceeds going towards community events and activities for kids. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp
On the ropes – Crowd favourite Chico was forced to the ropes a few times by his opponent Corey Spade, but would go on to win the fight, much to the delight of spectators at the Arthur Community Centre on Saturday night. Photo by Sue Hogenkamp
Bling from the ring – Anna, left, and Vivian Herzog of Orangeville were excited to meet Wanda Del Ray, the former 365 Pro Wrestling Grand Champion, before the bell rang for the first fight at the Arthur Community Centre on March 2. Del Ray ended up losing in the main event and had to give up her belt to Arthur’s own Sammy Sierra. A native of Toronto, Del Ray said she is in her first year of as a pro wrestler, noting, “I had to train for a really long time to learn how to fight safely.” Photo by Sue Hogenkamp

ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimists had the local community centre rumbling when they brought 365 Pro Wrestling to town on March 2.

Optimist Greg Roelofsen reported approximately 300 tickets were sold, both online and at the door for the event.

“We’re thrilled with the turnout and community support,” said Roelofsen.

“Proceeds will be used for donations to minor sports, kids clubs and other community events.”

The crowd was especially excited to see the main event, a fight that included hometown favourite, Sammy Sierra. 

He defeated Super K and former champ, Wanda Del Ray, to become the new grand champion. 

Sue Hogenkamp