CHESAPEAKE — Organizers of a wrestling event planned for Sunday say they hope to educate the public about bullying as well as encourage those with disabilities.

The Bully Slam, organized by Big Time Pro Wrestling, will take place at 6 p.m. at Chesapeake Community Center, located in the former Chesapeake High School building.

Freddie Cornell, a promoter for the group who has been involved in wrestling for 14 years, said the event takes place twice a year and has been running for four years.

“We try to invite all the public to come out and stand up to bullying,” he said, adding that the group sends representatives to local schools to speak on the issue.

The event will feature several wrestlers who have overcome disabilities, he said, including Zach Gowen, of, Detroit, who had his leg amputated at age 8. He now wrestles as “The One Legged Warrior” and has competed on American Ninja Warrior, Cornell said.

One wrestler, Greg Iron, has cerebral palsy, while a pair competing are deaf and mute, Cornell said.

“They use hand signals to communicate in the ring,” he said. “Everyone in this show shows that, no matter what your disability is, you can still follow your dreams.”

Cornell said bullying is something that can also affect adults and the show’s message is for people not to hold their feelings and stand up.

“If you don’t, it can affect your mind,” he said.

Admission to the event is $10, or $5 for those with a military or student ID. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.