Wrestling at Augusta fairgrounds is a hit in some circles

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – If you step in the wrestling ring at the Georgia-Carolina State Fairgrounds, get ready for some big hits.

“I saw them slamming each other around and I was like, ‘Ahhh, I want to do this,’” wrestler Gracie Flores said.

Another wrestler, Duke Maddox, said: “I’ve always loved wrestling since I was in middle school. I’ve always wanted to do it, and I found a way to do it.”

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For this group, community is important.

They use their events, like the one they’re holding this weekend, to give back.

“Part of the proceeds are going to help a family who lost their son,” said Micheal Saint, a wrestler.

Mike Ellison helps promote the group.

IF YOU GO:

• If you want to see the action, the event is at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Georgia-Carolina State Fairgrounds, 308 Hale St. in Augusta.

“We feel that’s our calling, to try to bless somebody the way we’ve been blessed,” Ellison said.

News 12′s Will Volk has a reputation for trying new things for stories.

He put some thought into it and asked the wrestlers what to expect.

“It hurts. A lot,” Maddox said. “Your back’s gonna be hurting tomorrow, you’re gonna be sore.”

Cassius King said: “Just expect to, I guess, be taking some ibuprofen or Tylenol when you get home.”

Flores had some similar advice.

“Take an ice bath, take some Tylenol,” Flores said.

Volk decided to sit this one out.

But if you’re willing to jump right in, that means you really love it.

“I have a passion for it, so I kind of just suck it up and go with it,” Maddox said.

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