WrestleCon Main Event Nearly Fell Apart Behind The Scenes After Flight Delays

The drama surrounding WrestleCon didn’t stop with the anti-TNA chants, because the main event was nearly thrown into chaos behind the scenes.

After TNA pulled Leon Slater from the Mark Hitchcock Memorial Supershow, organizers were forced to make changes that almost led to the main event being completely altered. According to PWInsider, the situation created major concern backstage as WrestleCon worked to keep the advertised lineup intact.

“After TNA pulled Leon Slater from the Mark Hitchcock Memorial Show promoted by Wrestlecon, causing a change to the main event, Wrestlecon almost had to completely change the main event, against their wishes.”

Things got even more stressful when travel issues hit at the worst possible time. The Gates of Agony were scheduled for the main event, but their flight into Las Vegas was delayed, putting their arrival in serious doubt.

“The Gates of Agony's flight into Las Vegas was delayed and landed beyond late.”

When the plane finally landed, Tonga Loa and Bishop Kaun reportedly wasted no time getting to the venue.

“Tonga Loa and Bishop Kaun bolted from their plane when it landed, abandoning their luggage at the Las Vegas airport and charged to the Horseshoe, where Wrestlecon was taking place.”

WrestleCon officials scrambled to buy time while waiting for them to arrive. Extra time was added to undercard matches, and another bout was inserted into the show to keep things moving.

“Wrestlecon added extra time to some of the undercard matches and even added an additional match between Man Like DeReiss and Ethan Allen in order to give GOA time to get to the venue, so that the main event could go on as planned.”

In the end, everything came together just in time, and the main event went on as scheduled despite the chaos leading up to it.

“In the end, it worked out, which was a big relief to all involved, but there was worry during the show to make sure they delivered what was advertised.”

The update shows just how close WrestleCon came to losing its main event after the TNA talent pull created a ripple effect that nearly changed the entire show.

Do you think WrestleCon did the right thing by scrambling to keep the main event intact, or should there have been backup plans ready? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.