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TNA issued the following:
TNA Wrestling Star Mustafa Ali – A Former Homewood, Illinois Police Officer - Previews Iconic Pro Wrestling Event on Sunday, August 23, In Chicago
Lockdown, With All Matches Held Inside A Steel Cage, Originates From Credit Union 1 Arena at UIC
One of professional wrestling’s most iconic and feared events is back. TNA Wrestling presents Lockdown – a showcase event in which every match is contested inside a steel cage — on Sunday, August 23, broadcasting live around the world on pay-per-view from Credit Union 1 Arena in downtown Chicago. It marks TNA’s first Lockdown event since 2016, and the company’s first-ever show at the history-filled arena.
To preview Lockdown, former TNA International Champion Mustafa Ali is available for media interviews on Tuesday & Wednesday, August 11-12, in Chicago, his hometown.
MUSTAFA ALI
* Born in Chicago, raised in Bolingbrook;
* Was a Homewood Police officer for four years before joining the WWE;
* Is a Muslim-American athlete who performs while fasting during the month of Ramadan;
* Is of Pakistan and Indian descent;
* Owns and operates a pro wrestling school in Chicago called, The Chicago Wrestling Center;
* Graduated from Bolingbrook High School in 2004;
* Graduated from Benedictine University in 2007;
* Is a married, father of three;
* All-time favorite pro wrestlers are “Macho Man” Randy Savage, Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels
LOCKDOWN SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 23:
3pm CT: Doors open to the Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago
4pm CT: Lockdown Pre-Show begins, with matches
5pm CT: Lockdown begins
LOCKDOWN ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKg8I39pACg
Full match details for Lockdown will be announced in early August. Confirmed to appear at Lockdown are Jeff & Matt Hardy (The Hardys), Nic Nemeth, Mustafa Ali, Moose, AJ Francis, Brian Myers, Leon Slater and Ricky Sosa, among others. The TNA Knockouts Division also will be featured prominently, with Xia Brookside, Elayna Black, Indi Hartwell, Rosemary, Allie and others scheduled to compete inside the cage.
LOCKDOWN TICKETS:
To purchase Lockdown tickets, go to: https://www.ticketmaster.com/tna-wrestling-presents-lockdown-ppv-chicago-illinois-08-23-2026/event/040064AC384577B4
About TNA Wrestling:
A subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment Inc. and a division of Anthem Sports Group, Total Nonstop Action (TNA) Wrestling® is one of the world’s top professional wrestling brands and one of the fastest growing in the industry. TNA produces over 200 hours of original content annually, televised in 200 countries and broadcast in the United States on AMC. Founded in 2002, TNA Wrestling’s deep library of premium content is streamed globally on key OTT platforms including Pluto TV, Roku, Samsung TV Plus, and its own subscription service TNA+©. With over 10 million engaged followers across social media and a rapidly expanding live event footprint, TNA Wrestling is entering a new era of growth. Ancillary businesses include live events, merchandise, premium fan experiences, licensing, and sponsorship.
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