It's crazy to think that WrestleMania weekend is upon us. For wrestling fans, the weekend has grown from one day to six days of events in what has become a South-by-Southwest-like event for pro wrestling. It's not just WWE coming to town, a slew of the top independent promotions from all over the world will get together all over Los Angeles to offer fans a taste of their brand of pro wrestling.
All times are Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
The big wrestling convention happening all weekend, with signings and memorabilia is WrestleCon – which will have a slew of notable superstars appearing at autograph sessions. The event happens at the Biltmore in Downtown LA.
WWE will also be hosting their WWE WrestleMania Superstore at the Los Angeles Convention Center from Thursday through Monday. More info here.
Big thanks to Voices of Wrestling for a lot of the info below.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Wrestling Events
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1pm: Dark Arts Entertainment Presents: Monster Mania at Don Quixote
$37-$73>
with Hammerstone, Kidd Bandit -
4pm: Pandemonium Pro Wrestling: Best Damn Thing at Don Quixote
$40>
with Johnny Hollywood, Taya Valkyrie, Masha Slamovich, Maki Itoh, Chris Bey -
8pm: MicroMania Midget Wrestling at Whisky a Go Go
$25>
Frankie Kazarian's band, Gutter Candy will be performing -
8pm: Violence x Suffering & SWA Puerto Rico: Set The Tone at American Legion Post 241 Tickets: $30>
Komander, JTG, Laredo Kid, Arez, Brian Kendrick, Mecha Wolf -
8pm: Relentless Wrestling: Chaos in California at Don Quixote
$37> with Allie Katch & EFFY, Warhorse, Dark Sheik, Alan Angels, Kidd Bandit
Non-Wrestling Events
- 7pm: Josh Barnett Pro and Catch Wrestling Seminar at Ukrainian Cultural Center Tickets>
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8pm: NotSam-A-Mania with Sam Roberts at the Comedy Store Tickets>
with Dolph Ziggler, Baron Corbin, Madusa -
8pm: Ringmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America Book Launch Party at Burbank Moose Lodge Free with RSVP>
Interview with author Abraham Josephine Riesman and wrestling with Gregory Sharpe, Sasha Darevko, Tyler Bateman, Sean Black, The Hollywood Dream Breakers, The Fantastic Beasts -
8pm: Arcade Mania 2023 at Blipsy Barcade
Chavo Guerrero, Johnny Kombat, Darewolf PJ Black, Juventud Guerrera (Official DJ), Chris Masters, Carlito
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Wrestling Events
- 11am: Crimson Crown Wrestling: Crimson Kingdom at Florence Classic Hall $30>
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11am: Santino Bros Wrestling: California Love at Ukrainian Cultural Center $20 - $35>
with Willie Mack, Kidd Bandit, Bad Dude Tito, Tyler Bateman -
2pm: Crimson Crown Wrestling: Violent World at Florence Classic Hall $30>
Deathmatches - 2pm: Circle 6: Queer Punk Outlaw at Knucklehead Hollywood
- 3pm: Circle 6: Lindsay Snow’s Kaiju Cannabis Cup at Knucklehead Hollywood
- 4pm: Circle 6: Vinnie Massaro’s Pro Wrestling Combine at Knucklehead Hollywood
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4pm: Highspots Mark Hitchcock Memorial Supershow at Globe Theater $60+>
Will Ospreay (not wrestling), Vikingo vs. Taurus vs. Kommander, Rey Horus, Tom Lawlor, KENTA -
4pm: GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport 9 at Ukrainian Cultural Center Sold Out>
Kota Ibushi vs Mike Bailey, Jon Moxley, Josh Barnett, Timothy Thatcher, Marina Shafir, Davey Boy Smith Jr. -
5pm: Circle 6: Momma Cogar’s Delicate Flowers at Knucklehead Hollywood
Flaming Tables Match: Atticus Cogar vs. Jacob Fatu, Chandelier of Death: Otis Cogar vs. Clint Margera -
ACW (All Caribbean Wrestling) Island Vibes at Common Space Brewery $20 - $75>
with Elijah Burke, Alan Angels, Eli Knight, The Bollywood Boyz -
6pm: ComptonMania: Where You From? 2023 Compton vs. The World Outdoors at Can-Am Dental
$5 - $30>
with Paul London -
6pm: Circle 6: Hoodfoot presents Crosses & Caskets at Knucklehead Hollywood
Casket Match: AJ Gray vs. JTG, 3 Way Cinderblock Dance: MM3 vs. Satu Jinn vs. Hoodfoot -
7pm: Coast to Coast Wrestling: Genesis at TeleAmerica Studios, Anaheim $40 - $150>
with Gangrel, Carlito, Matthew Justice, KiLynn King, QT Marshall -
7pm: Empire Wrestling Federation & Los Angeles Wrestling: Jake The Snake Roberts Flirting with Venom at Sheraton San Gabriel $45 - $65>
with Alberto Del Rio, Chris Masters, Sinn Bodhi, and The Snake Pit Battle Royal with Jake Roberts -
8pm: NJPW & IMPACT: Multiverse United at Globe Theater
with Tanahashi, KUSHIDA, Jeff Cobb, Mike Bailey, Moose, KENTA, Minoru Suzuki -
8pm: DDT Goes Hollywood at Ukrainian Cultural Center
$35>
Konosuke Takeshita, Yuki Ueno, Chris Brookes, Jun Akiyama & Eddie Kingston -
8pm: Lucha Puroresu Wrestling: Return of the Dragon at Xander Sports Arena $30>
Ultimo Dragon, Psicosis, Drago, plus Joshi Lucha Wrestling Puroresu Cup -
10pm: Circle 6: Valentine Vision at Knucklehead Hollywood
with Casanova Valentine - 11pm: Circle 6: Minoru Suzuki’s Karaoke at Knucklehead Hollywood
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11:59: GCW For The Culture at Ukrainian Cultural Center $25>
with 2 Cold Scorpio, Willie Mack, Kenny King, Trish Adora - 11:59: Early Morning Guy Steele’s Early Morning Show at Secret Location Sold Out>
Early Morning Guy Steele, Joey Janela, Chris Bey, Gringo Loco, Jack Cartwheel, Royce Isaacs, Doughboys, Taya Valkyrie
Non-Wrestling Events
- 1pm: QT Marshall Pro Wrestling Seminar at TeleAmerica Studios, Anaheim Tickets>
- 7pm: Circle 6: Iron-On Wrestling with Gregory Iron at Knucklehead Hollywood
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8pm: The Major Wrestling Figure Podcast Live at El Segundo Brewing Company Tickets>
with Matt Cardona, Brian Myers, Smart Mark Sterling, Max Caster, Colt Cabana -
8pm: WaleMania VII at The NoVo Tickets>
the Hip Hop Wrestling Party with advertised guests including Wale, The Usos (Jimmy Uso & Jey Uso), Solo Sikoa, Dr. Britt Baker D.M.D., Saraya, The Renegade Twins (Robyn Renegade & Charlotte Renegade), The Embassy (Brian Cage, Kaun, Toa Leona, Prince Nana), Big Swole, Trish Adora, Ricochet, Mo Jabari, Hit Row (Top Dolla, B-Fab, Ashante Thee Adonis), DJ Money, Carmelo Hayes, Jade Cargill, Swerve Strickland, Powerhouse Hobbs, EJ Nduka, Edris Enofe, Trick Williams, Kazeem Famuyide, Ricky Starks, DJ Whoo Kid, TJ Banks, Mekdot, Guapdad 4000 -
8pm: FTR with Dax Harwood podcast taping at Biltmore Tickets>
with Dax Harwood, Matt Koon, Cash Wheeler, Powerhouse Hobbs, Wardlow, Shawn Spears - 8pm: A Magical Homage to Pro Wrestling by Nigel McGuinness at Illusion Magic Lounge Tickets>
- 10:30pm: Hunkamania comedy show with Dolph Ziggler, Ryan Nemeth at the Comedy Store (Belly Room) Tickets>
- 11pm: Circle 6: Minoru Suzuki’s Karaoke at Knucklehead Hollywood
Friday, March 31, 2023
Wrestling Events
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11am: GCW Jimmy Lloyd’s Degeneration-F at Ukrainian Cultural Center $20>
Jack Cartwheel, Jordan Oliver, Nick Wayne, Mei Suruga -
12pm: Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling: Live in Los Angeles at Globe Theater $55>
Yuka Sakazaki, Mizuki, Miyu Yamashita, Maki Itoh -
12pm: Circle 6: Jake Crist’s Fire Starters at Knucklehead Hollywood
Jake Crist vs. Brian Kendrick, Tyler Bateman vs. Adam Brooks, Sonico vs. Mr. Iguana -
1pm: Circle 6: Zachary Wentz’s Treehouse of Dreams at Knucklehead Hollywood
Wentz vs. Winner of Vinnie Massaro’s Pro-Wrestling Combine for C6 World Championship -
2pm: Circle 6: AJ Gray’s POWER HOUR at Knucklehead Hollywood
AJ Gray vs. Jake Something, Jacob Fatu vs. Big Damo, Juicy Finau vs. Calvin Tankman -
3pm: DDT vs. GCW at Ukrainian Cultural Center $30>
Joey Janela, Yuki Ueno, Dark Sheik, Mike Bailey, Allie Katch & Effy, Homicide, Jun Akiyama -
3pm: Coast to Coast Wrestling: TV Taping #1 at TeleAmerica Studios, Anaheim $40 - $100>
with Carlito - 3pm: Circle 6: No Peace Underground at Knucklehead Hollywood
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4pm: Ring of Honor Supercard of Honor at Galen Center Tickets>
Claudio Castagnoli, Samoa Joe, Mark Briscoe, Eddie Kingston, Lucha Brothers, Vikingo, Komander -
4pm: Prestige Wrestling: Nervous Breakdown at Globe Theater $35>
Aja Kong, Ultimo Dragon, KUSHIDA, Masha Slamovich -
5pm: WWE SmackDown / WWE Hall of Fame at Crypto.com Arena Tickets>
Inducting Rey Mysterio, The Great Muta, Andy Kaufman -
5pm: Circle 6: sVn at Knucklehead Hollywood
Clockwork Orange: Matthew Justice vs. Bobby Beverly, Blunt Force Trauma: Otis Cogar vs. Dr. Redacted, Terracotta Taipei: Eric Ryan vs. Clint Margera - 6pm: Coast to Coast Wrestling: TV Taping #2 at TeleAmerica Studios, Anaheim $40 - $100>
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6pm: Real Deal Resin: ResinMania at Hazy Studios
with The Godfather, Gringo Loco, El Vato Loco, Zicky Dice - 7:30pm: Millennium Pro Wrestling MPWMania at Millennium Wrestling Academy
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8pm: GCW Joey Janela’s Spring Break 7 at Ukrainian Cultural Center
Kota Ibushi vs. Joey Janela, Vikingo vs. Mike Bailey, Motor City Machine Guns, Maki Itoh & Nick Gage -
8pm: Russell Crowe Wrestling: RussellMania III at Burbank Moose Lodge $23>
Comedy Wrestling Show (Russell Crowe will not be wrestling) - 9pm: Coast to Coast Wrestling: TV Taping #3 at TeleAmerica Studios, Anaheim $40 - $100>
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11pm: New Fear City MURDERMANIA at Super Chief Art Gallery $35>
Death Match Art Party -
11:59pm: GCW Emo Fight at Ukrainian Cultural Center $25>
Lio Rush vs. Jimmy Jacobs
Non-Wrestling Events
- 1pm: Wrestling4Sale Popup Merch with Cheap Heat, Stashpages, Matt Botvin at ButtonMash
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8pm: The Gay Young Classic at Redline $25>
Tournament-style lip sync battle, drag queens and pro-wrestlers with Kidd Bandit, Shanita Bump, Billy Dixon, Faye Jackson -
8pm: Straight Outta Wrestlecon: The After Party Variety Show at Globe Theater $35>
Max Caster, Mick Foley, Mickie James, Colt Cabana, Harley Cameron - 11pm: UNDERTAKER 1deadMAN SHOW at The NoVo Tickets>
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Wrestling Events
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10am: WWE NXT Stand & Deliver at Crypto.com Arena Tickets>
Bron Breakker vs. Carmelo Hayes, Grayson Waller vs. Johnny Gargano, Ladder Match for the NXT Women’s Championship -
11am: GCW Effy’s Big Gay Brunch 6: LA at Ukrainian Cultural Center $35>
Effy, Allie Katch, Dark Sheik, Fredd Rosser, Pollo del Mar, Jay Vidal - 1pm: Coast to Coast Wrestling: TV Taping #4 at TeleAmerica Studios, Anaheim $40 - $100>
- 5pm: WWE WrestleMania 39 Saturday at SoFi Stadium Tickets>
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10pm: GCW Gringo Loco’s The Wrld on Lucha 2 at Ukrainian Cultural Center $30>
Vikingo vs. Laredo Kid, Gringo Loco vs. Psycho Clown, Black Taurus, Komander, Damian 666 -
11pm: Circle 6: Barroom Blitz at Knucklehead Hollywood
online / $30 door> Zachary Wentz vs. AJ Gray, Vinnie Massaro vs. Rob Shit, Casanova Valentine vs. Matthew Justice. Performances from Dead Heat, Torena
Non-Wrestling Events
- 11am: The Busted Open WrestleMania Party at Whisky a Go Go
- 1:30pm: Tailgate Party at Tailgate Village Tickets>
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9pm: DressleMania III: Goes Hollywood at Biltmore Tickets>
Mickie James, SoCalVal, Lisa Marie Varon, and special guest host Mick Foley
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Wrestling Events
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12:30pm 2econd Wrestling Mitzvah Mania at Temple Beth Am $35>
with Colt Cabana, Lisa Marie Varon, QT Marshall, Jack Cartwheel, Billie Starkz, Royce Isaacs' - 1pm: Coast to Coast Wrestling: TV Taping #5 at TeleAmerica Studios, Anaheim $40 - $100>
- 5pm: WWE WrestleMania 39 Sunday at SoFi Stadium Tickets>
Non-Wrestling Events
- 11am: Mania Club Tailgate
- 12pm: The Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame at Biltmore Tickets>
Inductees include Christopher Daniels, Cheerleader Melissa, Jimmy Jacobs, Mike Modest, Excalibur - 10:30pm: The Lapsed Fan Goes North Hollywood at The Comedy Chateau Tickets>
Monday, April 3, 2023
Wrestling Events
- 5pm: Monday Night Raw at Crypto.com Arena Tickets>
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