Insane Wrestling makes an impact on crowd in Ottawa County debut

Jessica Denton
·2 min read

OAK HARBOR ― It was an event for wrestling fans of all ages Wednesday night at Damschroder Hall on the Ottawa County Fairgrounds as Insane Wrestling Revolution brought its first event to Ottawa County.

There was a lot of smack talk, tag-team championship matches and an insane rules event that extended into the audience, complete with smashing chairs, trash cans over heads and a wrestler tackled into a door.

Professional wrestler KJ Reynolds leaps out of the ring into Myron Reed at an Insane Wrestling Revolution match held at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds on Wednesday night.
Professional wrestler KJ Reynolds leaps out of the ring into Myron Reed at an Insane Wrestling Revolution match held at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds on Wednesday night.

First Ottawa County IWR audience includes 300 fans

About 300 people attended the first-of-its-kind event, organizer Billy Rigoni said.

“It’s going great,” Rigoni said before the final match.

IWR is the product of pro wrestler Terry “Rhino” Gerin, who spent time in Port Clinton as a child and wanted to bring family-friendly entertainment to the area.

Wrestlers from Insane Wrestling Revolution held an event for about 300 people at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds on Wednesday. Reception was so positive they will return in May.
Wrestlers from Insane Wrestling Revolution held an event for about 300 people at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds on Wednesday. Reception was so positive they will return in May.

Fremont siblings enjoy watching their first wrestling match

Elijah Gardner, age 8, and Lincoln Gardner, 9, both of Fremont, traveled with their dad, Zach Gilks, for the event.

The boys love wrestling, and Gilks said this was their first wrestling event together.

“It’s a great deal, $80 for the night; it’s great,” Gilks said of the family's night out.

Elijah Gardner, 8, and Lincoln Gardner, 9, wait with their dad Zach Gilks, all of Fremont, as they get their wrestling masks signed by pro wrestler Franchise Shane Douglas at an Insane Wrestling Revolution event at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds in Oak Harbor on Wednesday.
Elijah Gardner, 8, and Lincoln Gardner, 9, wait with their dad Zach Gilks, all of Fremont, as they get their wrestling masks signed by pro wrestler Franchise Shane Douglas at an Insane Wrestling Revolution event at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds in Oak Harbor on Wednesday.

They plan to attend a RAW event in Toledo and wanted to test how it might go, he said.

Throughout the matches Lincoln and Elijah participated by yelling and cheering for their favorite wrestlers, getting an up-close look when the fights broke out of the ring and into the seats.

“Kick his butt!” one yelled, as the other cheered.

Rhino teamed up with Franchise Shane Douglas and Jacob “Madman Fulton” Southwick in his 3-on-3 match against antagonizing Canadian wrestlers, which got the crowd on their feet to end the night.

Professional wrestler Trey Miguel kicks Top Notch Jason Hotch during Insane Wrestling Revolution’s event at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds. About 300 people of all ages attended the first event in Ottawa County.
Professional wrestler Trey Miguel kicks Top Notch Jason Hotch during Insane Wrestling Revolution’s event at the Ottawa County Fairgrounds. About 300 people of all ages attended the first event in Ottawa County.

The night ended with Rhino tackling a Canadian into a door, eliciting cheers from all.

Reception was so great that the IWR will return to the fairgrounds for a second event May 8, Rhino confirmed.

Tickets are available at purplepass.com/pc2.

This article originally appeared on Port Clinton News Herald: Insane Wrestling Revolution draws fans to Ottawa County OH Fairgrounds