Where to See Live Wrestling in Rockford

Last week, I shared the reasons WWE no longer comes through Rockford.

Much of the reason relates to WWE's new owners, TKO, who view the costs of touring as not worth the return.

In addition to financial considerations, there are concerns about injuries preventing their top performers from appearing on TV and at Premium Live Events.

Independent Wrestling Keeps the Rockford Scene Alive

This situation leaves many professional wrestling fans in Rockford wondering where they can see live action.

Where Rockford Wrestling Fans Can Watch Live Matches

While you could save and wait for WWE to visit Chicago, or hope AEW brings a show to Rockford, there's another great option: you could see some fantastic independent shows right here.

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For instance, a friend of mine recently alerted me to a local weekly Saturday-night show in Rockford.

One notable highlight in Rockford is Premier Pro Wrestling.

Premier Pro Wrestling Hosts Weekly Shows in Rockford

These events occur every Saturday night, including this coming weekend.

All Premier Pro Wrestling events take place at 3839 Broadway, Rockford, IL, in their own facility.

Follow Premier Pro Wrestling on Facebook for information.

Beyond weekly shows, there’s also what’s become a yearly event in the Rockford area, the Battle in Byron.

Battle in Byron 3 will take place this Saturday night, March 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Byron High School Gym.

Tickets for Battle in Byron 3 are available online at TicketLeap, with prices listed on their site.

Battle in Byron 3 Set for Saturday Night

So, instead of focusing on what we don’t have with WWE skipping Rockford these days, let’s appreciate what we do have: some fun for the whole family at local events happening this weekend.

10 Infamous Receipts in Pro Wrestling History

In pro wrestling, a "receipt" is an ass-kicking that you brought upon yourself. It comes from the cardinal rule of the business -- always take care of your opponent. If you fail to do that, the repercussions will fall squarely on your head (often via chair shot).

The Undertaker recently explained the purpose of giving receipts in wrestling. "I'm pretty patient [when it comes to giving a receipt]. It all depends on intent," the Deadman said. "Some guys just work very snug. I pride myself on my punches. I feel like I can make it look like I can take your head off and not touch you. Every once in a while one gets away from me... I'd much rather it be there than it miss. It ain't ballet."

But not all receipts come after a stiff shot gets away. Sometimes a performer delivers a receipt to protect themselves from an unsafe worker, like when Taker had to shut down Giant Gonzalez at Wrestlemania IX. "[Gonzalez] cracks me right across the back of my neck, and then once I get back the feeling in my little fingers... I flipped," Taker recalled on his podcast. "I turned around and just started wailing on him."

Let's go back to classic WWE, the old territories, and even a battle between monsters in Japan. Here are 10 of the most infamous receipts in pro wrestling history.

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