Mid-States Wrestling hosts event at historic Shrine Mosque in Springfield

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Last updated Oct 1, 2026

Mid-States Wrestling hosts event at historic Shrine Mosque in Springfield
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Mid-States Wrestling is set to host its "Wrestling at the Shrine" event at the Shrine Mosque in Springfield, Missouri, on Saturday, October 3, starting at 7 p.m. Promoter Jason Jones, who has a personal connection to the venue, aims to revive its legacy, which includes appearances by legendary wrestlers such as Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes. The event will also feature WWE Hall of Famers Cowboy Bob Orton and The Godfather. Younger wrestlers like Colton Theron Vaught, who recently participated in a WWE tryout, express excitement about performing at this historic site. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for attendees.

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  • •Event scheduled for Saturday, October 3, at 7 p.m.
  • •Promoter Jason Jones aims to revive wrestling's legacy at the venue.
  • •WWE Hall of Famers Cowboy Bob Orton and The Godfather will attend.
  • •Colton Theron Vaught competes after a WWE tryout this summer.
  • •Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the wrestling event.
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  • 11:36 PMYahoo Sports — Pro wrestling returns to Springfield’s Shrine Mosque, a haven for wrestling history
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Mid-States Wrestling is scheduled to bring its Wrestling at the Shrine event to the historic Springfield Shrine Mosque on Saturday, Oct. 3.

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