Boca Raton Championship Wrestling (BRCW) hosted its annual Festival of Fights at the VIP Ballroom at CBI, blending professional wrestling with festive Hanukkah-themed entertainment. The event drew a crowd of approximately 350-450 attendees, including several wrestling legends and personalities.
Despite wearing a walking boot, Big Boom AJ made a surprise appearance for a meet-and-greet, attracting a long line of fans.
MJF played a dual role, babyfacing for Jewish fans while staying true to his abrasive character for others.
Event Results
1. Scramble Match
Ariel Levy defeated Cha Cha Charlie, Steve Maclin, Tito Lincoln, and Lakay in an action-packed opener. Highlights included a Tower of Doom spot and a series of finishers broken up at critical moments. Levy secured the victory by donning Cha Cha’s “magic hat” and pinning him, earning a $5,000 check.
2. Mad Man Fulton vs. Chris Masters
Mad Man Fulton pinned Chris Masters following a devastating chokeslam. Observers noted that Masters appeared significantly larger than usual.
3. BRCW Cruiserweight Championship
Neil the Heel retained his title against Alan “S2S” Martinez in a competitive matchup.
4. Spin the Dreidel Match
The Righteous defeated Better Together in a match governed by the dreidel’s spin, landing on “Hardcore Match.” The contest featured plenty of weapons and comedic moments, keeping the audience engaged.
5. Colt Cabana vs. Bull James
On the 30th anniversary of his bar mitzvah, Colt Cabana triumphed over Bull James, adding sentimental value to his victory.
6. Open Challenge Promo
MTV reality star Mark Long cut a promo, issuing an open challenge for BRCW’s next event on March 9, 2024.
7. Deonna Purrazzo vs. Chelsea Durden
Deonna Purrazzo defeated Chelsea Durden, who wrestled in the very temple she grew up attending.
8. BRCW Tag Team Championship Match
Matt Riddle & Stallion Rogers (c) successfully defended their titles against Anthony Greene & Matt Taven in a highly competitive tag team bout.
9. Main Event: MJF vs. QT Marshall
MJF defeated QT Marshall in a match loaded with drama and crowd interaction.
QT Marshall cut a promo denouncing his Jewish heritage, claiming his Catholic side was superior and insulting both MJF and the audience.
MJF embraced his Jewish identity, humorously calling Boca Raton the “second most magical place in the world after Long Island” and promised to give Marshall a kangaroo kick.
Big Boom AJ made a surprise run-in, helping MJF by laying out QT Marshall, sealing the win for the “Salt of the Earth.”
H/T Mike Johnson for details used in this recap
