GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Fans got a double-dip of action on Saturday night at Van Andel Arena as the Grand Rapids Gold hosted their second Flint Tropics Night, complete with pro-wrestling matches and special guests.
Inspired by the 2008 Will Ferrell comedy 'Semi-Pro' about a fictional 1970's Flint basketball team, 'Tropics Night' with the Gold featured special team uniforms, 70's themed music, and pro-wrestling matches.
In the movie, Will Ferrell's character "Jackie Moon" wrestles a live bear at halftime of one of their games. In a nod to that match, the Gold held their own match between "Moon", Dewey "The Killer Bear", WWE Legend Rhino, and special guest referee Andy Curtis.
If you missed the action on Saturday, the Gold have several other promotion games this season for the whole family, including the popular Paw Patrol Day game.
GRAND RAPIDS GOLD UPCOMING PROMOTIONS
- Saturday, January 10 - Star Wars Night
- Sunday, January 11 - Mini Basketball Hoop Giveaway
- Sunday, January 18 - Paw Patrol Day
- Saturday, Febuary 21 - Princesses Night
- Sunday, March 15 - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Day
- Friday, March 27 - Fan Appreciation Night
For more information on tickets and the upcoming schedule, check out the link here.
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