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AAW RETURNING TO ILLINOIS WITH 'HOMECOMING' FRIDAY, COMPLETE PREVIEW

By Jeremy Boone on 3/16/2016 8:41 AM

“I’m back in AAW as the heavyweight champion…. That’s the new big belt in indy wrestling.” - Sami Callihan on PWInsiderElite Audio

AAW: Professional Wrestling Redefined 
presents 
HOMECOMING

This Friday, March 18th, one of the nation’s hottest independent promotions returns “HOME” to the venue that started it all… “The World Famous” Berwyn Eagles Club.  Tickets are SOLD OUT, but there may be a limited amount of standing room available once all prepaid ticket holders are in the building.

Friday March 18th 
Berwyn Eagles Club 
6309 W 26th St 
Berwyn, IL

Doors Open: 7:15pm 
Belltime: 8:00pm

At the Art of War on 2/19/16, Sami Callihan defeated the defending champion Eddie Kingston putting at rest a heated battle of words to become the NEW AAW Heavyweight Champion.  After his controversial win involving interference from OI4K’s Dave Crist, run-ins ensued, brawls occurred and Tomasso Ciampa arrived with bat in hand to challenge Sami Callihan for the title at EPIC: The 12 Year Anniversary Event on April 9th at Logan Square Auditorium. 

With all eyes set on Ciampa vs. Callihan for the AAW Heavyweight Champinship in April, AAW makes a pit-stop in Berwyn with AAW matchmakers letting both men pick each other’s opponents.  As announced below on AAW’s YouTube channel, Callahan will be facing the returning Ricochet while Ciampa will face the Jack Evans during his AAW debut!

 

 

Ciampa Picks Callihan’s Opponent (Non-Title Match): Sami Callihan vs. Ricochet

Callihan Picks Ciampa’s Opponent:  Tommaso Ciampa vs. Jack Evans

AAW Heritage Championship Match: AR Fox (c) vs. Davey Vega

Kongo Kong vs. Moose Ojinnaka

Drew Gulak vs. Mat Fitchett

Chris Hero vs. Silas Young

Colt Cabana vs. Bucky Collins

Plus a special appearance by Mick Foley

Also Appearing: 
Dave Crist 
Shane Hollister 
Markus Crane 
Ryan Boz 
Connor Braxton/Eddie Machete 
Zero Gravity

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Although tickets are sold out for HOMECOMING, make sure to check out AAW’s EPIC: The 12 Year Annivesrary Event including:

Sami Callihan, Tomasso Ciampa, Zack Sabre, Jr, Timothy Thatcher, Andrew Everett, Chris Hero, Trevor Lee, Silas Young, Johnny Gargano, Candice LeRae, Jessicka Havok, Detective Dan Barry, Chuck Taylor & More!