{"id":441093,"date":"2026-09-19T14:11:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/441093\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T14:11:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:11:04","slug":"wrestling-returns-to-el-pasos-bronco-ballroom-after-40-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/441093\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrestling Returns To El Paso’s Bronco Ballroom After 40 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Professional wrestling is returning to the Bronco for the first time in 40 years. Nation of Wrestling, a veteran-owned El Paso professional wrestling promotion and training academy owned by Frank Stone and Queens, will bring the G-Drive Tournament inside the Bronco Ballroom on Saturday, September 19.<\/a><\/p>\n

According to the Sandoval family, owners of the Bronco, the property began as a drive-in theater. As development grew around the property – before the Swap Meet became its primary focus – the family patriarch welcomed wrestling promotions to hold matches at the Bronco. Over time, the Swap Meet became the focus and wrestling faded from the property. Four decades later, a new generation will see the ring return to the Bronco.<\/p>\n

FROM ONE GENERATION TO THE NEXT<\/p>\n

For Ashlee Candelaria, the idea also has a personal Lower Valley connection. Candelaria works with Nation of Wrestling in marketing, PR and community partnerships through Moxie Creative Co. Growing up, Sundays at the Bronco
with her grandparents, parents, aunts and uncles were a family staple. Bringing NOW to the Bronco is about reconnecting with that feeling while giving today’s families a chance to create memories of their own.”<\/p>\n

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The Nation of Wrestling have been one of El Paso’s hardest working and most prominent professional wrestling organizations. Not only offering spaces for new talent to learn, but with many members of NOW also being members of other highly regarded professional wrestling groups. Nation of Wrestling is pushing the boundaries of local wrestling events, teaming up with local organizations, and now they’re bringing Luchadores back to a once iconic spot for local wrestlers.<\/p>\n

READ MORE: KISS FM RADIO HOST BEAT DOWN BY N.O.W.<\/a><\/p>\n

This is truly only the beginning, wrestling is back at El Bronco and everyone should be excited about it. Get your tickets HERE!\u00a0And be sure to keep your eye out for the next Beatdown at The Bronco!!<\/p>\n

Saturday, September 19, 2026<\/p>\n

Doors open: 4 PM | First Bell: 5 PM<\/p>\n

All ages<\/p>\n

Tickets:<\/p>\n

Presale:<\/p>\n

$12 General Admission | $15 Front Row<\/p>\n

Day of Show:<\/p>\n

$15 General Admission | $20 Front Row<\/p>\n

Eventbrite or Cash App $frankstone28<\/p>\n

Cash App payments should specify \u201cGeneral Admission\u201d or \u201cFront Row.\u201d<\/p>\n

N.O.W. Brings Wrestling Back To The Bronco Ballroom After 40 Years<\/p>\n

Nation Of Wrestling, one of El Paso’s hardest working professional wrestling companies is bringing Luchadores back to the historic Bronco Ballroom for the 1st time in 40 years. <\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Grizz<\/p>\n

Rewind El Paso Has Everything From LaserDisc To Blu-ray<\/p>\n

Retro and vintage media has always been a huge market for collectors, but physical media in general has had a huge popularity boost recently. Rewind El Paso has a massive collection of physical media from all eras and has even made VHS versions of modern films. <\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Grizz<\/p>\n

Monteleones Back Alley Stakehouse And Dinner Theater in El Paso!<\/p>\n

Gary Monteleone runs a series of themed restaurants here in El Paso and one of them offers an amazing murder mystery dinner theater experience where the audience gets to participate by investigating clues left by the cast, guessing who the killer was, and enjoying a pretty decent meal!<\/p>\n

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