CREATED AND FOUNDED by the great DARK Sheik in 2010, Hoodslam represents the exact energy of Oakland, California, in and out of the ring. Ever since its launch, the group has consistently put on packed shows (as many as several a month) in and around the city. Unlike many other U.S. promotions, which offer fan service or a family-friendly product, Hoodslam draws packed houses with the mottos “Don’t Bring Your F’n Kids,” and “FTF” (f*** the fans).
“FTF” is also the name of Hoodslam’s yearly megashow: an outdoor card that brings out 2000-plus fans every October. As any independent promoter will tell you, consistently drawing 2000 fans once a year is impressive. But that kind of success only comes from a
