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Reality of Wrestling announced:

REALITY OF WRESTLING ANNOUNCES “BASES LOADED”

Half Wrestling. Half Concert. All Houston.

Texas City, TX — September 19, 2025 — Reality of Wrestling (ROW), the premier Texas wrestling promotion founded by two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and WWE Hall of Famer Queen Sharmell today announced, “BASES LOADED”, a groundbreaking live event combining the intensity of professional wrestling with the energy of a star-studded concert.

Taking place Saturday, October 19, 2025, at Home Run Dugout in Katy, TX (1220 Grand West Blvd), this first-of-its-kind experience will unite sports, music, and community in one unforgettable night. Doors open at 4:00 PM, with wrestling action at 5:00 PM, followed by a live concert at 6:00 PM.

“This event is all about Houston,” said Booker T, 2x WWE Hall of Famer and founder of Reality of Wrestling. “It’s wrestling, it’s hip-hop, it’s community — it’s everything that makes this city great, coming together in one place.”

LIVE PRO WRESTLING (5:00 – 6:00 PM)

Fans will experience ROW’s signature, hard-hitting action featuring:

• 2x WWE Hall of Famer Booker T
• WWE Hall of Famer Queen Sharmell
• TNA Superstar AJ Francis
• ROW Women’s Champion Hollyhood Haley J
• Gino Medina
• Plus special surprise guests to be announced

LIVE MUSIC CONCERT (6:00 PM – LATE)

The action continues with a powerhouse lineup, including:

• Houston rap star Maxo Kream
• Viral hip-hop sensation Tay Money
• Additional surprise performers still to come

FAN EXPERIENCES

BASES LOADED is more than just wrestling and music, offering:

• Meet & greet opportunities with stars, including TORO of the Houston Texans
• Vendors, games, and interactive fan activations throughout the evening

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Saturday, October 19, 2025
• Time: Doors – 4:00 PM | Wrestling – 5:00 PM | Concert – 6:00 PM
• Venue: Home Run Dugout, 1220 Grand West Blvd, Katy, TX

ABOUT REALITY OF WRESTLING

Founded by two-time WWE Hall of Famer Booker T and WWE Hall of Famer Queen Sharmell, Reality of Wrestling is one of the nation’s top independent wrestling promotions. Based in Houston, ROW showcases the next generation of wrestling superstars while delivering world-class live entertainment.

 

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