Starrcast[3] is a professional wrestling fan convention promoted by Conrad Thompson. The event typically runs for four days— from Thursday to Sunday – and features wrestlers, wrestling personalities and podcast hosts,[4][5] interviews, fan activities, and meet-and-greets.[6]
Starrcast | |
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Status | Active |
Genre | Professional wrestling |
Country | United States |
Inaugurated | 2018 |
Organized by | Conrad Thompson[1] |
Filing status | Corporate |
Sponsor | Bluechew[2] Box of Gimmicks[2] Buffalo Wild Wings Brand New House[2] C2E2[2] Cultural Counsel[2] Edward Jones[2] Iconic Ivey[2] Pro Wrestling Tees[2] |
Website | starrcast |
History
editThompson originally had the idea of a fan convention during the NWA Legends Fanfest in 2017, but it was cancelled.[7] Later in December, Thompson pitched the idea to Cody Rhodes (one of the founders of AEW) and was intrigued by the idea of a wrestling podcast convention.[7] After some talks, Thompson emailed him the itinerary and Cody told Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson (two-thirds of the founders of All In) and he told Thompson they liked it.[7] The event would be compared to WrestleCon that is held during WrestleMania weekend.[7]
In March 2018, following the announcement of All In,[8] to coincide with the event, Thompson announced he would hold the Starrcast,[7][9] a fan convention which would feature numerous wrestlers, wrestling personalities and podcast personalities.[4][5][10]
On August 29, the full schedule for Starrcast was released.[11] The event, held August 30 to September 2, was produced by Global Force Entertainment (GFW) on FITE TV.[12]
In January 2019 it was announced that Starrcast would return in conjunction with All Elite Wrestling's Double or Nothing event in Las Vegas, Nevada.[13]
The 2022 Starrcast was held in conjunction with WWE's SummerSlam in Nashville, Tennessee, with the event built around Ric Flair's Last Match.[14]
Dates and venues
editNo | Date | Location | Venue | Ref |
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I | August 30, 2018 - September 2, 2018 | Schaumburg, Illinois | Hyatt Regency Chicago | [15] |
II | May 23, 2019 - May 26, 2019 | Paradise, Nevada | Caesars Palace | [16] |
III | August 29, 2019 - September 1, 2019 | Schaumburg, Illinois | Hyatt Regency Chicago | [17] |
IV | November 7, 2019 - November 10, 2019 | Baltimore, Maryland | Crowne Plaza | [18] |
V | July 29, 2022 - July 31, 2022 | Nashville, Tennessee | Nashville Fairgrounds | [19] |
VI | September 1, 2023 - September 3, 2023 | Schaumburg, Illinois | Hyatt Regency Chicago | [20] |
Downunder (VII) | April 11, 2024 - April 14, 2024 | Ballarat, Victoria, Australia | Various Venues | [21] |
Notable guests
edit- A. C. H.
- Adam Page
- Allie
- Allysin Kay
- Amber O'Neal
- Angelina Love
- Arn Anderson
- Austin Aries
- Baby Doll
- The Barbarian
- Bea Priestley
- Bill Apter
- Black Taurus
- The Blue Meanie
- Brandi Rhodes
- Bruce Prichard
- Brutus Beefcake
- Bryan Alvarez
- Bull James
- Bully Ray
- Bret Hart
- Carl Ouellet
- Cheeseburger
- Chelsea Green
- Christian
- Christopher Daniels
- Chuckie T.
- CM Punk
- Cody Rhodes
- Colt Cabana
- Dalton Castle
- Dave Meltzer
- David Arquette
- David McLane
- David Schultz
- Deonna Purrazzo
- Diamond Dallas Page
- Disco Inferno
- DJZ
- Don West
- Dustin Rhodes
- Dutch Mantell
- Earl Hebner
- Eddie Kingston
- Eric Bischoff
- Ethan Page
- Fénix
- Frankie Kazarian
- Gail Kim
- Glacier
- Haku
- Hurricane Helms
- Ian Riccaboni
- Insane Clown Posse
- Ivelisse Velez
- J. J. Dillon
- James Ellsworth
- James Storm
- Jay Briscoe
- Jeff Cobb
- Jeff Jarrett
- Jerry Lawler
- Jimmy Hart
- Jim Ross
- Jerry Lynn
- Jessicka Havok
- Jim Johnston
- Jimmy Havoc
- Joel Gertner
- Joey Janela
- Joey Ryan
- Jon Moxley
- Jonathan Coachman
- Kenny Omega
- Kenta Kobashi
- Kevin Kelly
- Kevin Nash
- Kevin Sullivan
- Kia Stevens
- Kip Sabian
- Konnan
- Kota Ibushi
- Leva Bates
- Lex Luger
- Lisa Marie Varon
- Lita
- Macaulay Culkin
- Madusa
- Magnum T. A.
- Marc Mero
- Maxwell Jacob Friedman
- Marcus Bagwell
- Mark Briscoe
- Marty Scurll
- Matt Cross
- Matt Striker
- Mia Yim
- Mikey Whipwreck
- Missy Hyatt
- Nick Aldis
- Pentagón Jr.
- Peter Avalon
- Punishment Martinez
- Rebel
- Rey Mysterio
- Ricky Steamboat
- Road Warrior Animal
- Robbie E
- Ron Funches
- Ron Simmons
- Rosa Mendes
- Rosemary
- Sami Callihan
- Sammy Guevara
- Samuel Shaw
- Sandman
- Scarlett Bordeaux
- Scorpio Sky
- Scott Hall
- Raven
- Scott Steiner
- Sean Mooney
- Sgt. Slaughter
- Shane Douglas
- Shannon Moore
- Shawn Daivari
- Shawn Spears
- SoCal Val
- Stephen Amell
- Summer Rae
- Sting
- Shane Helms
- Tama Tonga
- Tanga Loa
- Tazz
- Taylor Williamson
- Teddy Long
- Tenille Dashwood
- Tessa Blanchard
- Tommy Dreamer
- Tommy Young
- Tony Schiavone
- Trent Barreta
- Tully Blanchard
- Veda Scott
- Velvet Sky
- Wade Keller
- X-Pac
- The Young Bucks
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Mark Cuban explains why he bet big on NJPW". 5 July 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-08-21. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Starrcast.com". Retrieved August 23, 2018.
- ^ "4-day wresting podcast convention coming to Hyatt Regency Schaumburg". 20 August 2018. Archived from the original on 2018-08-21. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ a b Carey, Ian (May 11, 2018). "Macaulay Culkin, DDP, and Others Announced For Starrcast". Archived from the original on 2018-05-17. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ a b "HOME". www.starrcast.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-13. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
- ^ Fite.TV (July 9, 2018). "FITE schedule for STARRCAST online viewing announced". Fite.TV. Archived from the original on 2018-08-21. Retrieved July 9, 2018.
- ^ a b c d e Raimondi, Marc (May 16, 2018). "Conrad Thompson talks running Starrcast, the success of All In, a surprise at the Bruce Prichard roast and more". Cageside Seats. Archived from the original on 2018-05-16. Retrieved May 16, 2018.
- ^ "ROH WAR OF THE WORLDS LONDON RESULTS: BULLET CLUB VS. LIJ". F4wonline. August 19, 2017. Archived from the original on 2018-06-12. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ "Exclusive: Conrad Thompson Explains How Starrcast Came To Be, Pitching The Idea To Cody - Fightful Wrestling". www.fightful.com. Archived from the original on 2018-08-21. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
- ^ Keller, Wade (May 12, 2018). "Big Summer Events Announced, how to get tickets to All In, Starrcast '18 mega-podcast event, Punk meet and greet, Tragos/Thesz annual HOF weekend, MLW Fusion taping in NY". Pwtorch. Archived from the original on 2018-05-15. Retrieved May 14, 2018.
- ^ Johnson, Mike (August 29, 2018). "COMPLETE STARRCAST SCHEDULE FOR THIS WEEKEND ON FITE.TV". Pro Wrestling Insider. Archived from the original on 2018-08-30. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "STARRCAST TO AIR LIVE ON FITE.TV - PWInsider.com". www.pwinsider.com. Archived from the original on 2018-07-10. Retrieved 2018-08-20.
- ^ #StarrcastOnFITE (8 January 2019). "#Starrcast2 is coming to #LasVegas — Discounts and details available at — keep an eye on your email — New shirts available at @BoxOfGimmicks and @PWTees".
- ^ "Ric Flair Recalls How 'Last Match' Came About". Wrestling Inc. June 24, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Satin, Ryan (July 8, 2018). "Starrcast Events Will Be Streamed Live On FITE". Pro Wrestling Sheet. Retrieved January 19, 2019.
- ^ #StarrcastOnFITE (8 January 2019). "#Starrcast2 is coming to #LasVegas — Discounts and details available at — keep an eye on your email — New shirts available at @BoxOfGimmicks and @PWTees".
- ^ "Hotels - STARRCAST III". STARRCAST III.
- ^ "Hotels - STARRCAST IV". STARRCAST IV.
- ^ Barrasso, Justin (May 13, 2022). "Wrestling Fan Fest 'Starrcast' Returns for 'SummerSlam' Weekend". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved June 24, 2022.
- ^ Sapp, Sean Ross (June 28, 2023). "Starrcast VI Set To Take Place In Chicago During AEW All Out Weekend". Fightful. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ "VISIT VICTORIA & OPW TEAM UP IN BALLARAT FOR STARRCAST DOWNUNDER EVENT". Oceania Pro Wrestling. December 1, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2023.