BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga — In an effort to tackle food insecurity, a Statesboro-based nonprofit stepped into the spotlight with a unique fundraiser on Friday night.
Feed the Boro, an organization dedicated to combating food insecurity through monthly food distributions, hosted its inaugural “Smackdown Hunger” wrestling event. The fundraiser, held at the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex, drew hundreds of enthusiastic fans.
The event aimed to generate funds needed to support their monthly food drops, which provide enough supplies for 14 meals per family. The evening featured a series of title and exhibition matches, showcasing the talents of wrestlers from American Premier Wrestling (APW).
Ahead of the event, APW Commissioner T shared insights into the partnership with Feed the Boro. “We are purpose-driven,” she explained. “Our wrestling promotion is committed to supporting charities and fundraisers. Giving back to the community is a priority for us. When Don Poe, the president of Feed the Boro, proposed this collaboration, I knew it had the potential to be something special.”
To bring her vision to life, Commissioner T enlisted high-profile talent to perform alongside APW’s own wrestlers, ensuring a memorable and entertaining evening for all in attendance.
T told that to fulfil her vision she brought in some bigtime news to compete alongside APW wrestlers.
“This show, we actually have Doc Gallows, Karl Anderson, which a lot of people are seeing from TNA, WWE and New Japan, etc.”
APW classic champion Da Chef and women’s champion Kamryn Kash also competed Friday night.
Kash, who got her start wrestling in the Statesboro area, said it was awesome to return home to defend her title but as well as support Feed the Boro.
“Most people, they see a show and some people might not even really know what pro-wrestling is about,” Kash said. “It’s an honor to be able to not only represent APW tonight in the women’s division, but to do it for a good cause and to know that we’re benefiting the community in the process.”
Kash said she currently wrestles all over the Southeastern United States and Friday marked her second defense of her championship belt.
Poe previously told that Feed the Boro hoped to raise between $10,000-$15,000 during the event to help financially cover two to three months of food drops.
To learn more about Feed the Boro and its food drop schedule, visit their website here.
