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    Independent Roundup

    Oct 14, 2020 4 minutes
    BY MIKE BESSLER

    HOPE AND UNITY were the prevailing themes of the first-ever Black Wrestlers Matter show, held at the Franklin Jr. High Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa, on August 22. The event, organized by wrestler and promoter Jon West, presented a tour de force of African-American talent from far and wide before an enthusiastic audience of live attendees and online viewers.

    When West first announced the event back in June, he was quickly inundated with excited wrestlers clamoring for a spot on the card. He ultimately assembled a roster of over 40 wrestlers for the show, along with additional in-ring and event

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