We reported on her entry in the tournament earlier, and immediately were sent this documentary style footage of New U members Brutal Rob Hands and Shotzi Blackheart training for the upcoming tournament this Friday. Things have taken a turn for the odd…

The yearly tradition is this Friday! Who will survive three grueling contests in one night to achieve victory? Whoever it is, they earn bragging rights for the year AND a shot at the Best Athlete in the East Bay Golden Fanny Packs Awards at first friday in January!

Zangev: Unlike the spelling of his name, none can deny the ultimate muscle power of the Soviet bear wrestling street fighter.  His piledriver is one of the most devastating maneuvers in the Hoodslam locker room, and he’s used it in Oakland since 2012 to achieve numerous victories. At multiple times he was within grasp of the Golden Gig, but to no avail. Lately, he has felt the cold shoulder from both his Street Fighter compatriots and Hoodslam originals. The Russian Lover is the most experienced of our 8 HoodFigher Tournament participants in Tournament battle.

Shotzi Blackheart: member of New U with brutal Rob Hands and their Coach, Coach Joey Nuggs. She made her wrestling debut in this tournament two years ago, making it to the semi finals. She also won the Kayfabe Memorial Tournament in April 2015, but never cashed in the trophy due to internal strife with her former squad, Stoner U.  We’d like to say she’s more focused now, but after being bitten by Intergalactic Ambassador Drucilla’s space kitty at Novembers Walking Phoenix event, she’s been…less than focused.

This Friday is the annual tradition, and the tournaments opening round will be announced a match a day this week! The winner will be the SEVENTH Tournament Champion, and receive an opportunity at the Best Athlete in the East Bay Golden Fanny Packs at January First Friday!

Cereal Man : A visitor on our planet for almost two years now, this Super Hero and champion of balanced breakfast has learned a lot in his stay!  After being betrayed and beaten by Brittany Wonder multiple times, Cereal MAN finally found his fire and was able to defeat his former (?)crush/nemesis.  Last year he went to the finals vs PONG, could the momentum from his recent feud carry him all the way in 2016?

Sinn Bodhi:  Taking the trip from Freakshow Wrestling in Las Vegas to Hoodslam in Oakland, this killer clown is sure to make a lasting impression on newcomers.  The Warlord of Weird, Sinn Bodhi is no stranger to Hoodslam circles. He’s no stranger to any circle; you name it, he’s been there and done that.  Outwardly chaotic, internally disturbed, his experience and unique application of knowledge have kept him sharply on the keen edge of brilliance and insanity. There is no fear in his psyche, only the perpetually spinning cogs of a sado masochistic mental monster machine.

Burlesque bombshell JonBenet Butterbuns isn’t the only special guest at Hoodslam: 80s For The Ladies (Rock till you drop rock rock never stop) this Friday at the Oakland Metro Operahouse!

Joining Broseph Joe Brody on commentary is Giant Bomb’s own, Dan Ryckert!

Broseph and Dirty Dan on commentary? RADICAL!

Online pre-sale ends at 11:30pm this Thursday: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hoodslam-presents-80s-for-the-ladies-tickets-29218730008

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Tickets for Hoodslam: 80s For The Ladies (Rock till you drop rock rock never stop) are available NOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hoodslam-presents-80s-for-the-ladies-tickets-29218730008

As if Hoodslam’s tribute to all things 80s wasn’t gonna be amazing enough, we’re psyched as fuck to announce that you will feast your eyes on a breathtaking performance by one of the bay’s most beautiful burlesque bombshells, JonBenet Butterbuns!

Doesn’t matter how cold it is outside. On Friday, November 18, the Oakland Metro Operahouse is gonna be hot as fuck.

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The argument has been made in a recent article by The Bold Italic!  We tend to stay away from politics, gives you brain cavities.

 See if what they say rings true anyway, and make your voice heard this election season by…coming to Hoodslam TONIGHT!  (11/4/2016!)

Tomorrow is the WALKING PHOENIX in Oakland, CA but take a trip down memory lane to two weeks ago and witness this HIGHlight reel of BLOODSLAM!

And if that whistles your wets, sign up on  for just 1.99 a month to see this full event on demand, as well as everything else we do and competently film!  Our full event Hoodslammery YouTube channel comes with a 14 day free trial, and some day you’ll have to pay a lot more for this stuff, so get’em while they’re hot and desperate.

Word that the Golden Gig is up for grabs has spread both far AND wide: all the way to Ricky Vendetta of Finland!  This fierce competitor begins his first tour of the United States in Oakland, CA – and aims to make a big splash by becoming the King of Mount Hoodslam on his first day in the hemisphere October 7th, at Fuck the Fans VII !

No stranger to combat, Ricky Vendetta has battled across Europe – most extensively with Fight Club Finland. He is also a former tag team partner of DARK Sheik, during his own tours in 2013. Please engage this YouTube reel provided us so as to familiarize yourself with our soon to be arriving friend -or foe- from a far.

The road to the seventh annual Fuck the Fans has been treacherous… for performers AND staff! It all happened so quickly…

In the midst of August’s Battle Royal of Supremacy, our humble referee Guido crossed over from non-violent participant to active combatant after seeing the Butabis attack a referee who tried to stop them from cheating. His furious flurry of fists would quickly be overcome by the Butabi brothers (Anthony and Johnny Drinko), but his interruption started a chain of events that somehow led to him being the last man standing in the ring- and in control of FTF 7.

But heavy is the head that wears the crown, and – as is tradition in Hoodslam- revenge is swift.  The Butabis brothers approached Referee Guido face to face and told him they weren’t too impressed by his win, leading to Guido saying some not too nice words himself. In the end, both Anthony and Johnny Drinko Butabi resorted to fisticuffs, and laid out our stoned official.

Referee Guido, perhaps enraged , then made a daring proclamation ; at Fuck the Fans VII he will personally fight at Hoodslam for the first time ever – Against Johnny Drinko Butabi!  Shit is on like neckbone.