Pro wrestling is often known for its storyline-driven entertainment coupled with hard-hitting and high-flying action in the ring that leads to a crescendo that makes fans feel some kind of emotion.The major companies each try to drive to that moment.Sometimes, a unique venue adds to the excitement of a show, especially for smaller independent pro wrestling companies who are trying to engage an audience for a few hours at a time.
On July 14, Fight Factory Wrestling is going back to the beach for The War on the Shore 3.COMPLETE PRO WRESTLING COVERAGE ON FOX NEWS DIGITALFight Factory Wrestling hosted The War on the Shore 2 in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, last year.(Provided to Fox News Digital)The event will take place near Martell’s Tiki Bar in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, bringing professional wrestling to the beach.
Joey Janela, Ben Bishop, Jack Vaughn, Richard Holliday, Steve Maclin, Jay Lethal, Sent 2 Slauter, Lady Frost, Allie Katch, Steph De Lander and others are among those billed to be in matches for the event.Dave Sturchio, one of the minds behind Fight Factory Wrestling with Chris Payne, talked to Fox News Digital about getting started in the sport.He said him and Payne initially got started wrestling in 2012 but as time went on, the two went their own way.
The two came back together in 2024 to do the "Fight Factory Podcast." He said Payne had aspirations to do a wrestling show on the beach – akin to World Championship Wrestling’s Bash at the Beach.Sturchio said he called Payne to follow through on doing a beach show despite some apprehension about getting involved into the creative side of the sport.Sturchio said when he first approached the venue about the event, there was a little hesitation, but when he came back with a plan, the venue agreed."As the buzz started to develop and build over prepping for the show, I said to Payne, ‘I don’t know if this is a one off.
I think that we have something here,’" Sturchio said."And Payne a...