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Rutherford County native Bobby Causby loves everything about professional wrestling. He is thrilled to be bringing his New Blood Championship Wrestling to perform at the Spindale House in downtown Spindale December 6.
The show, called "Christmas Chaos," will also support Noah's House as a drop off point for new toys. Those who bring a new toy, will get a ticket to the show for half price. Noah's House is a residential foster home for children in custody of Rutherford County Department of Social Services.
"We generally try to support a local charity with our wrestling events," Causby said recently. "We want to give back to our community."
In fact, Causby and his wrestling company have supported Noah's House for 15 years.
This will be the second wrestling event held at the Spindale House this year. Causby brought his wrestlers for a previous show on August 23.
"That show went well. There was a lot of excitement and enthusiasm, to have wrestling back in Spindale," Causby said. "This show will be even better."
Professional wrestling is not completely new to Spindale. In the 1970s, crowds of several hundred fans would gather at the Spindale House, eager to watch "larger than life" wrestlers battle it out in the ring. Often these were the same wrestlers they would see perform on television.
Causby says the upcoming show will feature five to seven matches, with the entire show lasting two to two and a half hours. Causby himself will be in the ring, as well as his younger brother, "Kid Chaos." Other performers, who fans may recognize from television, include Hernandez, Silas Young, the Beer City Bruiser, and Davey Richards.
Doors open at 6:30pm, and the show starts at 7:30pm. Cost is $15 for ringside seats, $10 for general admission.
Causby is a graduate of East Rutherford High School, who played football, baseball, and wrestled as a student. Now 49 years old, he has been a professional wrestler for 31 years, and has operated his own wrestling promotion for 28 years.
He and the other wrestlers have other "regular" jobs, (Causby works in casket sales), but wrestling is their passion.
Even though professional wrestling is considered an "entertainment show" and not a competitive sporting event like boxing or mixed martial arts, Causby says the wrestlers are showcasing athletic ability and often end the night with bruises following a physically taxing performance.
Causby likes entertaining the crowds, giving them some excitement. Professional wrestling remains popular, some say, because there is action, the wrestlers are characters who tell a story, and the event provides a harmless escape from the real world, if only for a few hours.
Causby is hoping for a large crowd. Concessions including hot dogs will be available, and he encourages the public to come out early, and bring a toy for Noah's House.
Wrestling may return in late February or early March, 2026, Causby said.
"We hope to make pro wrestling a regular event in Spindale once again," he added.
About Noah's House
Noah's House is a residential foster home for children in Department of Social Services custody due to abuse and/or neglect. The home is licensed to house up to six children, ages 6-18. House Parents provide daily care and supervision for each child in a safe, loving environment. They advocate for the children's medical, emotional, educational and social needs. House Parents work with each child to help them set and achieve individual goals in a structured, family-style environment. It is under the umbrella of Family Resources of Rutherford County.
