Move over Avengers, there’s a new squad of Superheroes in town! Step into the ring withAXS TV as the Network’s hitoriginal series WOW – Women Of Wrestlingslams into San Diego Comic-Con, joining forces with acclaimed comics creator Michael Kingston’s Headlocked Comicsfor a unique tag-team event on Saturday, July 20 and Sunday, July 21. All the action will be going down near the main entrance at booth number 1901 at the only wrestling-themed comics booth at the convention. Comic-Conattendees can come face-to-face with two of WOW’s most popular Superheroes and meet the people responsible for bringing WOWto life.
The weekend of WOWkicks off on Saturday, July 20 from 1pm to 3pm, with a free signing event where fans can meet WOWand Los Angeles Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss; WOWvisionary, commentator, founder, and matchmaker David McLane; and the brutal force of nature The Beast(Twana Ferguson). Additionally, while supplies last, attendees will be able to collect an all-new WOW limited edition art print featuring Buss with some of WOW’s brightest stars commissioned specially for Comic-Conby Michael Kingston. Then, on Sunday, July 21 from 12pm to 2pm, fans can go toe-to-toe with the WOWChampion herself Tessa Blanchard, and take pictures with her legendary WOWWorld Championship belt in a free signing event that also includes McLane.
Frustrated by professional wrestling’s lack of representation in comicbooks and conventions, Kingston created Headlocked Comics in 2007 to tell hard-hitting stories that showcased wrestling as the art form that it is and to provide a positive experience for wrestling fans at comicand pop culture conventions. Boasting an impressive roster of guest collaborators that reads like a Wrestling Hall Of Fame lineup with industry icons such as Ric Flair, Jerry “The King” Lawler, Mick Foley, AJ Styles, Samoa Joe and Kenny Omega, Headlocked Comics is a true celebration of all things wrestling—making it the perfect partner for WOW’s stunning Comic-Concrossover.
The one-of-a-kind event coincides withWOW – Women Of Wrestling’s move to a new night and time on Saturday, July 13 at 8pE, launching with an eight-week block re-capping the series’ entire first season—allowing fans to relive unforgettable moments such as Jungle Grrrl, Tessa Blanchardand Santana Garrett’s three-way Championship brawl, while giving new viewers a chance to catch up on the blockbuster drama and larger-than-life personas that made WOWone of the most-watched same-day series in AXS TV’s history. It all leads up to the Season Two premiere on September 7 at 8pE, when the trailblazing promotion makes its triumphant return with 12 all-new episodes fueled by a stacked show packed with even more championship bouts, bitter feuds, and a single elimination tournament to crown new WOW Tag-Team Champions. WOWinnovator McLaneand Steven Dickeywill once again provide analysis and commentary, as a slate of new Superheroes and returning superstars vieto pry WOW’s prized crown from reigning champion Tessa Blanchard.
DETAILS ON SIGNINGS-Scheduled to Appear
SATURDAY, JULY 20 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM Booth #1901
Free Autograph Signings:WOW and Los Angeles Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss, WOW and GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) Founder David McLane, and WOW Superhero The Beast(Twana Ferguson) will conduct signings from 1pm to 3pm at the Headlocked Comics Booth (#1901) on the convention floor.
SUNDAY, JULY 21 – 12:00 – 2:00 PM Booth #1901
Free Autograph Signings:WOW and GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) Founder David McLaneand WOW-Women Of Wrestling Champion Tessa Blanchardwill conduct signings from 12pm to 2 pm at the Headlocked Comics Booth (#1901) on the convention floor.