Lincoln-based pro wrestling promotion Fight Factory Wrestling have once again raised thousands for a good cause with their latest Bodyslams to Cancer event, which took place on Saturday, October 25.
Announcing the total on social media the following day, FFW revealed that £6047.84 was raised via the event and other fundraising, with all the proceeds being donated to local charity Sophie’s Journey, who provide free holidays to Lincolnshire children living with cancer and their families.
The post also included a thank-you message from owners Hayden and Rebecca Loeve, who presented the event for the 12th time:
What a journey it’s been.
So many incredible people poured their hearts into making this event possible — from the endless planning, the miles spent putting up posters, and the social media grind, to the brave head shaves and unwavering dedication. Every single person involved gave a piece of themselves to make this happen.
The scale of running Bodyslams to Cancer — and every Fight Factory Wrestling show leading up to our own “WrestleMania moment” — is never lost on us.
Because Bodyslams to Cancer is bigger than any one person.
It’s more than wrestling.
It’s family.
Since 2013, when this idea first began…
Since 2014, when our family was broken…
And again in 2020, when we had to rebuild…
Thank you to everyone who stood beside us, became family, and helped us keep fighting.
Together, we’ve made Bodyslams to Cancer something truly special — something to be proud of.
💜 This year, we raised £6,047.84! 💜
More than wrestling.
More than a show.
It’s love. It’s strength. It’s family.
Thank you. x x x
On top of all money from ticket sales being donated to the good cause, limited edition merchandise was available on the night, along with raffle prizes donated by local businesses and an auction. Some of the biggest prizes on the night included hospitality tickets to watch Lincoln City FC, a replica FFW Championship, and one fan was given the honour of shaving Jack O Clubs bald following another impromptu auction.
Fight Factory Wrestling Bodyslams To Cancer Results
The show saw multiple title matches take place throughout the night, and was headlined by the Dee Mansell Memorial Rumble, which is dedicated to the memory of Hayden “Dutch” Loeve’s late mother, who lost her battle with cancer and is the inspiration for the event. The Rumble was won by 18-year-old Carter, who now has a guaranteed shot at any FFW title of his choosing.
Other matches that took place on the night included what could have been Dutch’s final match, Flex Bufington vs. Kiya, and Rogan defending the FFW Heavyweight Championship against Jack O Clubs. The full results are as follows:
- KD defeated Joey Slade to become the new FFW Anarchy Champion
- Kiya defeated Flex Buffington
- Reece defeated Jack Maxwell to become the new FFW Junior Heavyweight Champion
- Damien Valentine and Eliza Roux defeated Dutch and Lory
- AJ defeated Joey Slade to retain the FFW Academy Championship
- Gunnarson defeated KD to become the new FFW Anarchy Champion
- Rogan defeated Jack O Clubs to retain the FFW Heavyweight Championship
- Carter won the Dee Mansell Memorial Rumble, last eliminating Harry Johnson
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