Event Information
About the Event
On Thursday, September 25th, 2025, at Wayne Memorial High School, Beat the Streets Detroit (BTSD) and the Championship Wrestling Association (CWA) will host CWA Showcase 6, a one-of-a-kind wrestling event that blends community, competition, and opportunity. The CWA features some of the best senior level folkstyle wrestlers competing at a professional level.
This showcase is more than just wrestling. It is a statement. Our athletes, coaches, and community partners have been building something powerful in Detroit — and we’re doing so at a time when forces beyond our city would prefer to see us broken down. They’ve tried to stop us before. They’ve tried to take pieces of what we’re building. But we are still here, still standing, and still fighting for Detroit’s youth.
We are asking the media to stand with us and shine a light on this movement. Covering this event means covering a story that goes beyond the mat — a story of resilience, of Detroit grit, and of young people rising above the challenges stacked against them.
The event will also feature a Grappler Prep Mini Clinic before the showcase, giving young athletes direct access to training and mentorship while raising funds to support travel, training, and competition opportunities for Detroit youth. Detroit wrestling has always been about more than medals and matches — it’s about creating pathways, keeping kids on track, and proving that no matter the obstacles, we cannot be silenced.
We welcome your coverage and your voice in helping us get this message out: Detroit wrestling is here to stay, and our youth will not be denied their opportunities. Please let us know if you would like to cover, interview coaches or athletes, or receive media credentials for the night.