Michael Elgin dribbles during a pre-show pick-up basketball game.

Brian Pillman Jr. dribbles during a pre-show pick-up basketball game.

Bully Ray’s setup at the VIP Fan Fest.

The Catch Hook & Shoot Podcast at the VIP Fan Fest.

Juice Pro Wrestling Podcast at the VIP Fan Fest.

Tessa Two Belts: Tessa Blanchard and a fan pose with the IMPACT Wrestling World Championship and the Warrior Wrestling Women’s Championship at the VIP Fan Fest.

Bully Ray and fan during the VIP Fan Fest.

Bully Ray and local fan Ezra at the VIP Fan Fest.

Alex Shelley, left, and Brian Cage talk during the VIP Fan Fest.

Brian Pillman Jr. gives a chop to Carter during the VIP Fan Fest.

Michael Elgin lays in a chop to Carter during the VIP Fan Fest.

Kylie Rae poses with a fan during the VIP Fan Fest.

A fan gets a picture with Brian Pillman Jr. at the VIP Fan Fest.

Brian Pillman Jr. and a fan pose for a picture during the VIP Fan Fest.

The North, Josh Alexander (left) and Ethan Page (right) pose with a fan and his son (dressed as Orange Cassidy) at the VIP Fan Fest.

Icon, left, and Jack Griffin make their entrance for the pre-show match.

Joe Keys awaits the start of the pre-show tag team match with his partner Dante Caballero.

Joe Keys, left, squares off with Icon.

Jack Griffin, left, tangles with Joe Keys during the pre-show match.

Joe Keys has the single-leg crab on Jack Griffin during the pre-show match.

Joe Keys hugs Dante Caballero, right, after their tag team victory in the pre-show match.

Warrior Wrestling promoter and Marian Catholic High School principal Steve Tortorello, right, with a student before the National Anthem.

Templario enters the arena for the opening match.

Barbaro Cavernario makes his entrance for the match against Templario.

Templario, right, shows off his agility.

Templario corners Cavernario.

Templario flips onto Cavernario.

Cavernario is ready for Templario’s high-flying tactics.

Cavernario locks in a hold on Templario.

Cavernario makes Templario tap out for the victory.

Cavernario leaves the ring after his victory over Templario.

Frank the Clown and Robert “Ego” Anthony enter the arena.

Robert “Ego” Anthony talks before his match against Warhorse.

Warhorse makes his entrance.

Warhorse rams Robert “Ego” Anthony’s head into the corner turnbuckle.

Warhorse rules the ring.

Warhorse flies onto Robert “Ego” Anthony.

Warhorse yells at Frank the Clown.

Frank the Clown grabs the ankle of Warhorse.

Robert “Ego” Anthony works over Warhorse on the outside as Frank the Clown looks on.

Robert “Ego” Anthony applies the surfboard to Warhorse.

Warhorse flies off the top rope!

Robert “Ego” Anthony hits the Death Valley Driver on Warhorse following a distraction from Frank the Clown, leading to the three count.

Warhorse is helped to the back by referee Jeremy Tillema.

Robert “Ego” Anthony tells Frank the Clown that he will get a spot in the eight-man War of Attrition match later in the night.

Frank the Clown is giddy.

Ren Narita enters the arena for his match against Alex Shelley.

Alex Shelley enters for his match against Ren Narita.

Ren Narita controls Alex Shelley with a headlock.

Alex Shelley blasts Ren Narita in the back with a stiff kick.

Alex Shelley steps on Ren Narita’s crotch.

Referee Robert King tells Ren Narita to back off Alex Shelley.

Ren Narita applies the Texas Cloverleaf on Alex Shelley.

Alex Shelley suplexes Ren Narita.

Trey Miguel of the Rascalz carries a fan sign at ringside.

Zachary Wentz, from left, Trey Miguel and Dezmond Xavier pose for the crown before the six-man tag team match against the StrongHearts.

The StrongHearts (T-Hawk, from left, CIMA and Lindaman make their entrance for their six-man match against the Rascalz.

Even before the StrongHearts-Rascalz match, fans were chanting “All these guys!”

Lindaman flies onto all three members of the Rascalz.

Dezmond Xavier leapfrogs Lindaman.

CIMA grabs Dezmond Xavier.

CIMA, left, and T-Hawk, right, whip Trey Miguel into the ropes.

The StrongHearts hit a triple-team move on Trey Miguel.

Lindaman hits another dive on the Rascalz.

Your winners: T-Hawk, from left, Lindaman and CIMA, the StrongHearts!

Bully Ray enters the ring for his match against Brian Pillman Jr.

Brian Pillman Jr. rushes to the ring to get at Bully Ray.

Bully Ray yells at Brian Pillman Jr. before the match, which became a Chicago Street Fight.

Bully Ray lays in a chop on Brian Pillman Jr.

Brian Pillman Jr. spears Bully Ray.

Brian Pillman Jr. flies onto Bully Ray at ringside.

Bully Ray hits Brian Pillman Jr. with the big boot.

Brian Pillman Jr., left, begs Bully Ray hit him with a chair.

Bully Ray kicks Brian Pillman Jr. in the groin after faking a chairshot.

Brian Pillman Jr. retaliates with a chair shot on Bully Ray.

Bully Ray drives Brian Pillman Jr. through a table, leading to the pin in the Chicago Street Fight.

Bully Ray gives Brian Pillman Jr. props after their Chicago Street Fight.

A bloodied Bully Ray walks away from the ring.

Val Capone is the ring announcer for the women’s War of Attrition match.

Kylie Rae makes her entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Kylie Rae slaps hands with a fan.

Tasha Steelz makes her entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Ray Lyn makes her entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Madison Rayne makes her entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Big Swole makes her entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Taya Valkyrie makes her entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Dr. Britt Baker, D.M.D., makes her entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Warrior Wrestling Women’s Champion Tessa Blanchard makes her entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Taya Valkyrie puts a waist lock on Ray Lyn.

Ray Lyn dropkicks Taya Valkyrie.

Madison Rayne during the War of Attrition match.

Kylie Rae, right, poses while facing Madison Rayne during the War of Attrition match.

Britt Baker, right, renews an old rivalry with Kylie Rae.

Big Swole delivers a kick to Britt Baker.

Taya Valkyrie corners Ray Lyn.

Tessa Blanchard suplexes Ray Lyn.

Madison Rayne whips Tasha Steelz into the ropes.

Ray Lyn hits a spinning heel kick on Madison Rayne.

Kylie Rae, from left, Ray Lyn, Big Swole and Tasha Steelz leave the ring area after being eliminated from War of Attrition match.

Madison Rayne controls Taya Valkyrie.

Tessa Blanchard whips Britt Baker toward the corner.

Madison Rayne, left, and Taya Valkyrie tangle during the War of Attrition match.

Taya Valkyrie took things to the outside.

Tessa Blanchard lays in punches to Taya Valkyrie in the seating area.

Tessa Blanchard grimaces after being thrown into the guardrail by Taya Valkyrie.

Taya Valkyrie looks to continue to beat on Tessa Blanchard.

Tessa Blanchard takes flight off the top rope.

Tessa Blanchard, right, goes toe-to-toe with Taya Valkyrie.

Tessa Blanchard hooks in the DDT on Taya Valkyrie, leading to the pin and the victory in the War of Attrition match.

Tessa Blanchard walks to the back after her victory in the War of Attrition match.

Brian Pillman Jr.’s Rookie of the Year award from Pro Wrestling Illustrated.

The North (Ethan Page, left, and Josh Alexander) makes their entrance for their IMPACT Tag Team Championship match.

Josh Alexander of the North was making his first appearance at Warrior Wrestling.

Shane Sabre, from left, Mark Wheeler and Space Monkey enter the arena.

Space Monkey slaps hands while coming down to the ring.

Ethan Page takes to the mic.

Mark Wheeler, who replaced injured Space Monkey, hits a jumping forearm on Ethan Page.

The North performs a double powerbomb on Shane Sabre.

Space Monkey tries to encourage his teammates.

The North celebrates after retaining their IMPACT Tag Team Championships against Shane Sabre and Mark Wheeler.

Josh Alexander leaves victorious.

Daga enters the arena for his match against Jonathan Gresham.

Ring of Honor star Jonathan Gresham comes down to the ring.

Jonathan Gresham, right, gets ready to tangle with Daga.

Daga has a wristlock on Jonathan Gresham.

Jonathan Gresham works on the fingers of Daga.

Jonathan Gresham leaves the ring after his hard-earned victory over Daga.

Sam Adonis comes out for the War of Attrition match.

Lance Archer makes his entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Michael Elgin makes his entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Black Taurus makes his entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Andrew Everett makes his entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Aramis makes his entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Frank the Clown makes his entrance for the War of Attrition match.

Brian Cage comes down to the ring to vacate the Warrior Wrestling Championship after suffering a bicep injury.

Brian Cage gets ready to announce his replacement for the War of Attrition match.

Brian Pillman Jr. was announced as Brian Cage’s replacement for the War of Attrition match.

Lance Archer yells at ring announcer Kirby Van Vliet as he doesn’t like the random draw of teams.

Sam Adonis, left, and Lance Archer square off in the War of Attrition match.

Sam Adonis leapfrogs over Lance Archer.

Sam Adonis, right, battles Lance Archer.

Andrew Everett performs a beautiful moonsault on Lance Archer, left, and Sam Adonis.

Michael Elgin enjoys his handiwork after taking out several of his opponents with a dive.

Aramis takes flight.

Sam Adonis hits a rope-walk moonsault on several opponents.

Lance Archer throws Andrew Everett onto several opponents outside the ring.

Lance Archer, right, is about to take his frustrations out on Andrew Everett.

Frank the Clown crawls to the back after his team was eliminated from the War of Attrition match.

Michael Elgin prepares for his next move against Sam Adonis.

Sam Adonis rains punches down on Michael Elgin.

Sam Adonis suplexes Michael Elgin.

Andrew Everett hits a moonsault on Brian Pillman Jr.

Michael Elgin leaps to attack Brian Pillman Jr. in the corner.

Andrew Everett flies onto Brian Pillman Jr., left, and Sam Adonis.

Sam Adonis hits a blockbuster on Andrew Everett with the help of Brian Pillman Jr.

Sam Adonis goes for the 450 splash on Andrew Everett, which led to the pin in Stage 2 of the War of Attrition match.

Michael Elgin, right, and Andrew Everett leave the ring after being eliminated from the War of Attrition match.

Sam Adonis grabs a chair.

Sam Adonis picks Brian Pillman Jr. off the floor.

Sam Adonis and Brian Pillman Jr. battle on the ropes.

Brian Pillman Jr. flies off the top rope and hits Sam Adonis with a flying clothesline.

Brian Pillman Jr. cinches up Sam Adonis for Dire Promise, a swinging neckbreaker, which led to the decisive pinfall in the final stage of the Warrior of Attrition.

Overcome by emotion, Brian Pillman Jr. is the new Warrior Wrestling Champion.

Referee Jeremy Tillema raises the hand of new Warrior Wrestling Champion Brian Pillman Jr.

And new Warrior Wrestling Champion, Brian Pillman Jr.!

Sam Adonis limps back to the locker room after a grueling, 30-minute-plus effort in the War of Attrition match.

Warrior Wrestling promoter Steve Tortorello hugs his new champion Brian Pillman Jr.

Brian Pillman Jr. with the Warrior Wrestling Championship.

Brian Pillman Jr. became the second man to hold the Warrior Wrestling Championship.