Wrestling Takes Over Downtown for First Fridays WrestleFest
**Get ready to feel the roar of the crowd and the slam of the mat—**because downtown Columbia City is transforming into a wrestling arena like you’ve never seen before.
On Friday, August 1, Columbia City Connect First Fridays: WrestleFest is bringing White River Wrestling to the heart of our city for a full-on, in-your-face showdown. Yes, you read that right—a wrestling ring set up right on the square, and a card packed with high-flying, body-slamming, show-stopping action.
These aren’t your average backyard brawlers. The wrestlers of White River Wrestling (WRW) are some of the most exciting talent on the Midwest independent wrestling circuit—up-and-comers who’ve been training to make it big under the direction of 20-year pro Jake Omen at the WRW Academy in Fishers, Indiana.
From Leela Feist, a powerhouse graduate of the academy now touring the region, to rising stars like Ashton Adonis—whose childhood dream of WWE stardom is playing out under the lights—this lineup is pure adrenaline.
WRW is known for training across every major wrestling style in the world. These matches aren’t just entertainment—they’re part of the journey to the big leagues. With WWE scouts often watching independent shows like this one, any match could be the start of something huge. So when you see that wrestler fly off the top rope? You might just be witnessing a future champion in action.
Whether you’re a longtime wrestling fan or brand new to the ring, WrestleFest is your chance to get loud, cheer hard, and support some of the best talent the Midwest has to offer.
So bring a chair, gather your crew, and claim your spot around the ring. Because this First Friday? It’s not just a street party—it’s a full-blown wrestling spectacle.
📍 Downtown Columbia City
📅 Friday, August 1
⏰ 6–9 PM
🎟️ Free and open to all
