Real Action Pro: Thanksgiving Throwdown XVI

Real Action Pro Wrestling (RAPW) will celebrate its 16th anniversary on Saturday, November 21, 2026, with Thanksgiving Throwdown XVI at the Ohio Urban Renaissance Center in Youngstown, Ohio.

The promotion’s final event of 2026 promises championship action, a memorial battle royal, and the continuation of several heated rivalries as RAPW celebrates 16 years of professional wrestling in the Mahoning Valley.

Jimmy James Faces an Unknown Challenger for the RAPW Championship

RAPW Champion Jimmy James will enter Thanksgiving Throwdown XVI with one major disadvantage: he won’t know who he’s defending his championship against until the night of the event.

Commissioner Sherry Raga has announced that the winner of the Stevie Edwards Memorial Battle Royal will earn an RAPW Championship opportunity later that same evening.

The announcement creates an unusual situation for James, who must prepare for a title defense without knowing his opponent.

Adding to the uncertainty are questions surrounding James’ physical condition following the events of Saturday Nightmares. The champion appeared to be worse for wear following the show, although the extent of any injuries remains unclear.

Meanwhile, every competitor entering the Stevie Edwards Memorial Battle Royal will have an opportunity to earn a championship match on the same night.

Whoever emerges victorious will have little time to celebrate before stepping back into the ring with the RAPW Champion.

Hysteria and Pretty Tuff Collide for the Tag Team Championships

Another major championship encounter will see Hysteria defend the RAPW Tag Team Championships against Pretty Tuff, in a match that has been months in the making.

Hysteria will be accompanied by Mr. Krowly and “The Showman” Jeremy Halco, while Pretty Tuff will have Markass in their corner.

But this rivalry goes well beyond championship gold.

For months, Mr. Krowly has seemingly maintained a mysterious influence over Pretty Tuff’s Collin Crew after spraying a strange green mist into his face.

Since that incident, Crew has experienced unexplained episodes during matches, occasionally appearing to completely lose focus and leaving his partner, DLA, to battle their opponents alone.

The situation has created considerable tension between the members of Pretty Tuff, raising questions about whether the challengers can work together when it matters most.

In an unusual attempt to resolve the problem, DLA recently took Crew to visit a fortune teller or witch doctor on Halloween, hoping to break whatever influence Krowly may have over his partner.

Whether that visit accomplished anything remains to be seen.

Hysteria, meanwhile, has made its intentions clear: the group wants Collin Crew to become part of its twisted family.

With the Tag Team Championships at stake, Pretty Tuff must overcome both their opponents and the uncertainty surrounding Crew’s condition.

Will Pretty Tuff reclaim the championships, or will Hysteria tighten its grip on the RAPW tag team division?

Celebrating 16 Years of RAPW

Thanksgiving Throwdown XVI marks another milestone for Real Action Pro Wrestling, which is celebrating its 16th anniversary.

The promotion will also be holding a turkey raffle during the event, giving fans an opportunity to take home a Thanksgiving dinner centerpiece just days before the holiday.

Additional matches and participants are expected to be announced as the event approaches.

Event Information

Event: Thanksgiving Throwdown XVI
Promotion: Real Action Pro Wrestling (RAPW)
Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Venue: Ohio Urban Renaissance Center
Address: 421½ North Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Bell Time: 6:00 PM

Announced Matches

RAPW Championship

• Jimmy James (c) vs. Stevie Edwards Memorial Battle Royal Winner

RAPW Tag Team Championship

• Hysteria (c) (with Mr. Krowly and Jeremy Halco) vs. Pretty Tuff (with Markass)

Stevie Edwards Memorial Battle Royal

• Winner receives an RAPW Championship opportunity later that evening.

Tickets

• Front Row & General Admission: $15
• Children 10 & Under: $12

Fans can reserve tickets by messaging RAPW through its Facebook page. Reserved tickets will be held at the door under the purchaser’s name. Anyone requesting front-row seating should specify that preference when reserving.

With two championship matches already announced, a memorial battle royal, and unresolved rivalries reaching a boiling point, Thanksgiving Throwdown XVI looks to be a fitting celebration of RAPW’s 16-year history.