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Failure to Conform Entertainment (FTC) promoter Joe Pace announced the second wrestling event of the year the group is hosting, Tribulation, which will be at the Ro-Na Theater Saturday, following the success of the first in February.

“The process for this show has been less stressful, but more difficult compared to the first one,” Pace said. “With the success in turnout for the February show, it places a lot more stress on me to work on improvements and deliver a better product with each show.”

Pace added that additions made to this show may not be noticeable to the average fan, but will add up to a more refined product overall.

“Our talent for this show has also been altered,” Pace said. “From former World Champion James Storm, to Ohio’s two favorite brothers, Jake and Dave Crist, this show will be packed with talent from all over the country.”

Along with better-known wrestlers, Pace said that the show will also be debuting newer and younger talent, such as “The Young Lion” Tyler Matrix and the “American Warrior” Adam Slade in the Battle Royale Match.

“This will give an opportunity for these young and hungry guys to show what they can deliver,” Pace said. “There will definitely be diversity in the styles of wrestling presented at this show. I’m personally excited for our tag team ladder match, which is sure to stand out and leave fans with a show of a lifetime.”

Pace thanked all of the fans and local businesses for making the show possible.

“With the success of the first show and all of the positive feedback is what has allowed me to present this event and future events,” he said. “For that, I’m so grateful.”

Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday with the first bell set to kick off the event at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the show are $12 for general admission or $20 for VIP, which includes early access to the event at 5:30 p.m., premium seating in rows 1-4 and a special meet-and-greet session with TNA and ROH superstars Taeler Hendrix and Eric Darkstorm from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Ironton Rent-2-Own on South Third Street.

Tickets are available through Friday at www.consignedbooks.com or in person at Rent-2-Own.