Wrestling in Murfreesboro? Yes, it is happening. With all the artists, football and musicians we have, it is definitely a change of sport. Get ready for the Micro Wrestling Federation, coming to the ’Boro on Friday, Jan. 18. The MWF is a full-scale, WWE-type event sporting an entire cast under five feet tall. Yes, they are technically called dwarfs, but once you see them in action, you’ll be calling them the most incredible “small” athletes in the world.
These “Micro Wrestlers” are living their dream as professional wrestlers, according to Micro Wrestling Federation promoter Jack Darrell Hillegass. Even though they may be short in stature, they are proving that with perseverance and hard work anything is possible. They are inspirational and motivational, but when they get in the ring, these athletes are fierce and focused.
The WMF has been around for 19 years now, making it the longest-running organization of little people wrestling. With over 100 shows throughout the course of the year, the shows keep getting better, Hillegass says. Jan. 18 is the day all the madness ensues in the Mid-TN Expo Center in Murfreesboro.
The lineup of the energetic, body-slamming match-ups fans can expect:
Match 1
Lil Show the Redneck Brawler – the meanest S.O.B. in the MWF from the badlands of Mississippi – 4 feet 2 inches tall, 160 pounds
vs.
Heavy Metal Mario – he kicks ass, eats mushrooms, and saves princesses from Las Vegas – 4 feet tall, 80 pounds
Match 2
Flyin’ Ryan – the most hated Micro Wrestler in America from Boston – 4 feet 3 inches tall, 135 pounds
vs.
Baby Jesus – The Chosen One, straight from the heavens above – 3 feet 6 inches tall, 100 pounds
Match 3
Mascarita Dorada – former WWE superstar El Torito, the Mexican sensation from Guadalajara, Mexico – 4 feet 5 inches tall, 130 pounds
vs.
Big Daddy Bruiser – the wrecking machine from Kansas City – 4 feet 5 inches tall, 150 pounds
The Main Event
The Micro Royal Rumble: All of the Micro superstars enter the squared circle and stand tiny toe to tiny toe against one another in the main event. The belt is on the line, and only one Micro Wrestler will leave as champion.
Picture and autograph opportunities will be available at the show. The Mid-TN Expo Center is located at 1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd. It is a show for all ages.
Doors open at 7 p.m. with the show beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $15, with ringside seating available for $30.
For more information, visit microwrestling.com.
