Wrestling fans will take over Cardiff this weekend as WWE rolls into the city to put on its first major event in 30 years. The Principality Stadium will be packed to the rafters full of fans from across the UK and overseas as Clash at the Castle is staged in the Welsh capital.
Whilst the wrestling giant has regularly visited the UK to put on arena shows through the years, this will be the first stadium event it has held here since Summerslam 1992 at Wembley Stadium.
The event is now only days away, and excitement is at fever pitch - not only for the WWE event, but the whole weekend itself.
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Official and unofficial events are to be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to give travelling fans a packed schedule to remember. These include wrestling shows from other promotions, meet and greets, quizzes, interactive experiences, and opportunities to buy merchandise at pop up stores.
Here, we've put together a guide of all the events and shows wrestling fans can look forward to in Cardiff this weekend.
Friday, September 2
WWE Superstore
St David’s Dewi Sant Shopping Centre - lower level (9.30am until 8pm)
The WWE Clash at The Castle Superstore will offer the largest selection of official Clash at the Castle merchandise and WWE Championship titles, including exclusive styles available only at the Superstore. Fans will also find a great selection of authentic superstar tees, hoodies, headwear, accessories and more.
Meet and greets will take place with Ridge Holland at 11am. You can also be in with a chance of meeting Dakota Kai and IYO SKY at 2pm. Damien Priest will be there at 5pm. Meet & greets will be limited to 150 fans on a first-come, first-served basis. Wristbands will be needed for entry and can be picked up from the meet & greet location across the hall from the Clash at the Castle Superstore when the shopping centre opens.
Undertaker Experience
Cardiff Castle (10am until 6pm - last entry 5pm)
Inside the Undercroft of the Cardiff Castle, fans will be able to enjoy a special memorabilia display showcasing the best from The Deadman’s career with The Undertaker Experience. Fans will be able to view Undertaker memorabilia, take a photo sitting on The Undertaker’s Throne and purchase exclusive merchandise.
WWE Smyths Toys Pop Up
Cardiff Castle (10.30am until 6.30pm)
Smyths Toys Pop-Up will take place at the South Gate of Cardiff Castle. The free-to-attend event will give fans an opportunity to interact with exclusive WWE activations including a life-sized WWE Wrekkin' Rampage Rig, a WWE Mattel action figure display, a Funko Pop photo opportunity and 2K22 gaming stations. There will also be special appearances by WWE Superstars.
WWE: The Undertaker 1 deadMan show
New Theatre, Cardiff (1.30pm until 4pm, and 8pm until 10.30pm)
WWE Hall of Famer The Undertaker will be bringing his one-man show to the New Theatre entitled 'Undertaker 1 deadMan show'. A WWE statement read: "Undertaker 1 deadMan Show will feature The Phenom in an intimate setting, sharing never-before-heard stories from his Hall of Fame career and taking questions from the WWE Universe in attendance."
The event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smartwatches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space. Before entering the auditorium, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event.
Saturday, September 3
WWE Superstore
St. David’s Dewi Sant Shopping Centre - lower level (9.30am until 7pm)
The WWE Clash at The Castle Superstore will offer the largest selection of official Clash at the Castle merchandise and WWE Championship titles, including exclusive styles available only at the Superstore. Fans will also find a great selection of authentic superstar tees, hoodies, headwear, accessories and more.
There will be a meet and greet session with Madcap Moss at 10am. Meet & greets will be limited to 150 fans on a first-come, first-served basis. Wristbands will be needed for entry and can be picked up from the meet & greet location across the hall from the Clash at the Castle Superstore when the shopping centre opens at 8am.
WWE Smyths Toys Pop Up
Cardiff Castle (9am until 5pm)
Smyths Toys Pop-Up will take place at the South Gate of Cardiff Castle. The free-to-attend event will give fans an opportunity to interact with exclusive WWE activations including a life-sized WWE Wrekkin' Rampage Rig, a WWE Mattel action figure display, a Funko Pop photo opportunity and 2K22 gaming stations. There will also be special appearances by WWE Superstars.
Undertaker Experience
Cardiff Castle - (9am until 6pm - 5pm last entry)
Inside the Undercroft of the Cardiff Castle, fans will be able to enjoy a special memorabilia display showcasing the best from The Deadman’s career with The Undertaker Experience. Fans will be able to view Undertaker memorabilia, take a photo sitting on The Undertaker’s Throne and purchase exclusive merchandise.
Broken Ring Wrestling: Insert Wrestle-pun
Vale Sports Arena (11am until 2pm)
Broken Ring Wrestling will be putting on a show at the Vale Sports Arena before Clash At The Castle, featuring billed names such as Simon Miller, MVK Valkabious, James Mason, Joseph Biggs, Sheikh El Sham, Jimmy Jackson, Priscilla Qotr, Melissa Firerce, Tom Thelwell and Lance Cole. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
Hooked On Wrestling: Sunshine Machine's Beachball Bottomless Brunch Bingo Bonanza
Gassy's (11am until 1pm)
TK Cooper and Chuck Mambo, AKA Sunshine Machine - will host the event which for two hours will see guests served brunch from the menu as well as well as unlimited drinks, choosing from prosecco, selected cocktails, draught beer or cider "to lubricate the best bingo game you'll ever play".
An event advertisement reads: "TK and Chuck will host an off the wall game of bingo where we will be giving away some crazy spot prizes, throwing in some amazing wrestling tunes and even getting a few of you on stage to play a few mini-games. It will be the most fun way wrestling fans in Cardiff can possibly start the day!" Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
WrestleFest 2022
Pryzm (noon until 5pm)
Convention event WrestleFest will see fans have the opportunity to have their picture taken with stars from the world of wrestling, as well as have autographs signed and listen to them give talks on stage.
WWE legend Bret 'The Hitman' Hart will be in attendance, along with undefeated heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury. Completing the line-up will be Mickie James, Nick Aldis, Danielle Moinet (aka Summer Rae), Tenille Dashwood (aka Emma), SoCalVal, Adrian Street & Miss Linda, Tito Santana, Davey Boy Smith Jr, Jonny Storm, The Mountie, The Alpha Couple, Kat Von Kaige, Lou King Sharp and Nina Samuels. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
WhatCulture Wrestling Live: Tussle Near The Turret
Steinbeck and Shaw (1pm until 4pm)
Popular YouTube show WhatCulture Wrestling will host its second ever live event ahead of the big WWE event. Its 'Ups & Downs' will be featured live, and there will also be podcasts, a Q&A, a quiz, surprise guests "and other total nonsense". Tickets for the event have sold out.
Sunshine Machine's Rock, Paper, Scissors World Championship: Last Stop Before The Stadium
Tiny Rebel (2pm until 4pm)
An advertisement for the event reads: "This is Tailgating, Hooked On Wrestling style as we take over one of the best bars in Cardiff and take responsibility to make sure you are all buzzing before you head to your seats for WWE Clash At The Castle.
"Not only will we be spinning wrestling tunes throughout the afternoon but we will be hosting the most prestigious sporting tournament of the entire year - Sunshine Machine's 100% Official Rock, Paper, Scissors World Championship Tournament. This event will be hosted by the Progress Wrestling and Rev Pro Tag Team Champions and see random members of the crowd get the chance to compete against surprise wrestle-guests in a single elimination tournament to be crowned as the rock, paper, scissors world champion." You can join the waiting list by clicking here.
WWE Clash at the Castle
Principality Stadium (gates open at 3pm, start time 5.30pm)
The one everyone is embarking on the city for. WWE Clash At The Castle will see WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns defend his title against Scotland's very own Drew McIntyre. The card will also feature Matt Riddle v Seth Rollins and Sheamus v Gunther for the Intercontinental Championship.
Edge and Rey Mysterio will take on The Judgement Day - Finn Balor and Damien Priest, and Liv Morgan will defend the WWE Smackdown Women's Championship against Shayna Baszler. A six-women tag team match will see Bayley, Dakota Kai and IYO SKY take on Asuka, Alexa Bliss and Bianca Belair. Tickets can still be purchased by clicking here.
Battle In The Basement: Unofficial WWE Afterparty
Metros (10pm until 4am)
The Bakers Row alternative nightclub is putting on a WWE Afterparty, and promises to play plenty of wrestling themes through the night.
Hooked On Wrestling: If You Tolerate This, Then Your Children Will Be NXT: Unofficial Clash At The Castle Afterparty
Gassy's (10.30pm until 3am)
An event advertisement reads: "Immediately after WWE Clash At The Castle, we are going to be opening the doors at Gassy's for a fans only after party. The whole venue will be full to burst with wrestling fans looking to finish off the big day with a massive party filled with iconic wrestling themes, singalongs, rock music and maybe even a few special guest appearances.
"Our party host will be Wales' own NXT UK star, Eddie Dennis. Our DJs on the night will be Steve 'Not Carl' Cox and Lance 'Not Norman' Cook who will ensure this is a party run by wrestling fans, for wrestling fans. Cosplay and wrestling shirts encouraged. Please leave replica belts at the hotel for their own safekeeping. Cloakroom available, no tracksuits." Tickets are sold out.
Rockin' Rumble
Fuel Rock Club (11pm until 4am)
An unofficial after show party will be held at the club featuring DJ Duffy, who promises to play the best rock anthems into the early hours. Entry is free.
ICW: Whit's Occurin'?!
Y Plas, Cardiff University Students Union (11.30pm until 2.30am)
Scottish wrestling company ICW (Insane Championship Wrestling) will be keeping the pro wrestling action going into the early hours of the morning when it puts a show on after the major WWE event. Kez Evans will take on Grado for the ICW World Championship, and Lou King Sharp & Krieger challenge the Kings Of The North for the ICW Tag Team Championships. Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
Sunday, September 4
WWE Superstore
St. David’s Dewi Sant Shopping Centre - lower level (11am until 5pm)
The WWE Clash at The Castle Superstore will offer the largest selection of official Clash at the Castle merchandise and WWE Championship titles, including exclusive styles available only at the Superstore. Fans will also find a great selection of authentic superstar tees, hoodies, headwear, accessories and more.
Hooked On Wrestling: Pub Quiz LIVE! With Bottomless Brunch
Gassy's (10am until noon)
An advert from Hooked On Wrestling reads: "The morning after the night before and we are going to help you blow off the cobwebs by bringing you the famous Hooked On Wrestling Pub Quiz live in Cardiff. Not only that but we will be chucking in brunch and all you can drink prosecco, draught beer, selected cocktails or cider.
"The quiz itself will be hosted by the Hooked On Wrestling team and special guests and will have some of our more beloved rounds and special live elements. We will crown the UK's wrestling quiz champions of the universe... Or something." Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.
Progress Wrestling: Chapter 140 - Wrestling, Golf, Madrid, In That Order
Tramshed (1pm until 4pm)
London based Progress Wrestling will be bringing a live show to the Tramshed featuring matches including Mike Bird v Danny Black, Sunshine Machine v The 0121 v Smokin' Aces, Kanji v Alexxis Falcon v Jody Threat v Skye Smitson, Rhio v Laura Di Matteo and Gene Munny v LJ Leary. The event is sold out.
Progress was re-launched in 2022 under the brand new ownership of Lee McAteer and Martyn Best. It is available to watch across the globe on our own video on demand service, Demand PROGRESS and on the WWE Network as well as Peacock TV for fans in the USA.
TNT Extreme Wrestling: Reign Of Fire
Tramshed (6pm until 9.30pm)
The Merseyside wrestling promotion will be running a show at the Tramshed a couple of hours after the Progress show, featuring the likes of Dan Moloney, 'Bronco' Brendan White, Jay Joshua, Session Moth Martina and more. Click here for tickets. The show is for people aged 18 and over.
Hooked On Wrestling: AEW (All Elite Wrestling) All Out Viewing Party
Gassy's (9pm until 5am)
A statement from Hooked On Wrestling reads: "It's going to be one hell of a WWE-heavy weekend in Cardiff so why not change pace a little bit and finish the weekend with an absolute belter of an AEW All Out viewing party. These parties are always hugely fun and this one will be super-charged with our pub quiz, cosplay and wrestling themes all night long until we blast All Out on the big screens starting at 1am." Standing tickets are still available and can be purchased by clicking here.
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