The “Weapon of Sass Destruction” embraces the boos and cheers alike, rocking a blonde mullet, smooth mustache and a bright pink leather jacket as he walks to the ring.īefore dominating the competition in Gainesville, Gibson and his friends were only concertgoers.
Reigning champion Taylor Gibson, also known as Effy, handpicked his opponent MV Young, who will put his ENJOY championship on the line in a belt-for-belt competition.Įffy has been on the rise in the local wrestling world thanks to his flamboyant but lovable persona. The do-it-yourself company even has its own championship belt, which will be defended in the main event. Independent wrestlers from across the nation joined the craze, like current All Elite Wrestling performer Ruby Soho. Phone calls were made and links were clicked to hire performers, referees and most importantly, rent a wrestling ring. “We decided, f-k it, we’ll do our own wrestling,” Weinbender remarked. Several years ago, FEST promoter Tony Weinbender was inspired by the joy of comedic wrestling. The two forms of entertainment seen at FEST are wildly different, but their merge has become an annual spectacle for punk rockers in the Swamp. 30 to spectate professional athletes swinging steel chairs over each other’s skulls and deliver flying elbows from the top rope. This year, hardcore punk staple Gorilla Biscuits and Philadelphia natives The Wonder Years will headline the lineup of more than 60 artists.īut emo music fans can take a break from stage diving and moshing on Oct. One of Gainesville’s biggest professional wrestling events, FEST: We Are Family, returns to Knockin’ Boots Saloon for its fourth edition after a prolonged hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.įEST: We Are Family has been a fan-favorite event of the weekend during the local punk festival simply named, The FEST.įor nineteen years, The FEST has been organized annually in downtown Gainesville to bring together top alternative acts for three days of music and stand-up comedy.
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