Grit City Championship Wrestling - MELTDOWN!
Date & Time
Saturday, August 1, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Venue
Tacoma Armory, Parade Floor
Tickets
Advance GA: $31.95
Advance VIP: $63.72
Day-Of GA: $37.25
Day-Of VIP: $69.02
Day-of tickets available at the door.
Event Details
Grit City Championship Wrestling is back! The energy, drama, and athleticism of live wrestling come to the historic Tacoma Armory, where wrestling legends once clashed.
Led by local Hilltop business owner and pro wrestler Diafullah “Dave” Dobashi, GCCW is reviving a proud Tacoma tradition and honoring the legacy of the Armory’s wrestling heyday from the 1950s–1966.
VIP tickets include premium seating in the first two rows and exclusive GCCW swag.
Purchase your tickets at Dobashi Market to enter a raffle for a GCCW Commemorative Championship Belt. General tickets receive 5 entries, and VIP tickets receive 10 entries. One lucky winner will be announced live at the event. Winner must be present to claim the prize.
Pricing Details
Advance GA: $31.95
Advance VIP: $63.72
Day-Of GA: $37.25
Day-Of VIP: $69.02
Tacoma Arts Live does not offer refunds on ticket purchases, including in cases of event rescheduling or cancellation. However, we’re happy to help exchange your tickets for another upcoming event.
Photo Credit: Barksdale Jones Photography.
Wrestler Lineup
Diafullah the Butcher Dobashi – GCCW Champion Son of the Hilltop and GCCW founder, his ring name was personally passed on by WWE Hall of Famer Abdullah the Butcher, symbolically passing the torch.
Astro Imperial – A legendary luchador and CMLL veteran trained by El Hijo del Gladiador, bringing the fire and flair of lucha libre to the PNW.
Steve Migs – A multi-talented radio host of KISW The Daly Migs Show, musician, athlete, and charity advocate rooted in the Seattle rock scene. He’s relatable, community-minded, and a key on-air presence at KISW.
Sunni Daze – GCCW Womens Champion has trained with top names from Memphis to the Harley Race Arena and beyond, honing her craft with legends like Sinn Bodhi, D’Lo Brown, Davey Richards, and Angelina Love. Her journey has built her into a versatile and dynamic force—one of the last great ladies in professional wrestling
Janice Jet carries herself with elegance that turns every entrance into a moment. She is grace wrapped in confidence, the classiest woman in the world with a fire hidden just beneath the surface. People may love to hate her, but they can’t deny the allure she brings wherever she goes. She moved like a dream – soft, stunning, unforgettable. But step into the ring with her, and that dream changes shape. Because behind the charm and beauty lies a force you never saw coming…and Janice Jet is the kind of dream that can flip into a nightmare in a heartbeat.
Quinn Justice – 200lbs
Living in Shelton, WA
Trained by the DRGNPLEX Dojo and has wrestled across the state of Washington.
Serving Justice against those who seek to destroy it.
Petrov – From Russia, now wreaking havoc in the Pacific Northwest. Known as one of the most ruthless hardcore wrestlers, he delivers brutal battles, for his glory and your entertainment.
Gary the Conqueror (Gary Loudermilk) – Former manager of Diafullah “the Butcher” Dobashi during their tag team days as KarnEvil and one of Howard Stern’s beloved Wack Packers. Gary will be making a special appearance.
I am the “Thorn Clipper” Maseemo. Much like a rose; beautiful to look at, but squeeze too hard and the thorns will bite back. Confidence attracts and I’m confident after seeing me, the fans will be attracted back.
From: The Alamo City
Weighing: 210 lbs
Rat King – Hailing from Portland HorrOregon, Thee Rat King is on a mission to bring the horror section of the video store to life in the squared circle. 11 years of blood, sweat, and more blood have forged the most sadistic creature in the Pacific Northwest, Grit City has HELL to pay when Thee Rat King arrives.
JB Moonshine – From the hills of Appalachia. Everyone’s favorite drunken hillbilly.
Weight: 200 proof
Height: 5’ 11
Finisher is the slopdrop
Signature move the shineplex
Mario Defederici – Weighing in at 200 lbs from Elma, Washington, is the Pretty, Cocky Rocker of the ring. With his rockstar swagger, unshakable confidence, and electrifying presence, he commands attention from the moment he steps through the curtain.
The Real Deal Carl Steele – a rising talent out of The Drgnplex Dojo, known for his undeniable mix of size, power, speed, and charisma. He brings high-energy, high-impact style built on explosive athleticism, sharp movement, and a presence that fills the room the moment he steps out. Whether bringing loud, fired-up intensity or cool, confident swagger, Steele hits the ring always ready to deliver — and to prove, one match at a time, that he’s exactly what the name says he is: THE REAL DEAL.
Draven Vargas – For over 20 years, Draven Vargas has blazed a path up and down the West Coast. A heavy hitter in every sense, he leaves his opponents with Hellish memories or short term memory loss. Draven brings his unique form of destruction to Grit City Championship Wrestling and promises to streamroll any opponent set in his path.
Live Music
Dirty Tribe is a high-energy, genre-blending collective that brings the heat with their funky reggae rock sound. The band is driven by a singular mission: to get you moving, grooving, and smiling. With infectious rhythms, soulful reggae grooves, and sizzling guitar riffs, Dirty Tribe creates an irresistible vibe that makes it impossible to stay still.
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