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Let's Do It Again: Rutherford Firefighters 'Rescue Mania 2' Returns To Felician

Former wrestling stars The Patriot and Bull James, along with Rutherford’s own Chris "Crowbar" Ford and Jarret “Bright Lights Foster” Gaeta, will be among the combatants at this coming weekend's “Rescue Mania 2: Big Blue Rescue."

Although $20 tickets could be available at the door, last year’s first-ever “Rescue Mania” sold out.

Although $20 tickets could be available at the door, last year’s first-ever “Rescue Mania” sold out.

 Photo Credit: COURTESY: RFD
Jerry DeMarco

Fans young and old can meet their heroes --  including late additions Jake “The Snake” Roberts and Supercrazy -- before the Sept. 23 extravaganza at Felician University.

The family-friendly event is staged by the Rutherford Fire Department’s Engine 2 and Rescue 5, Rutherford Junior Football / Cheering and the school. BCB Bank is sponsoring it.

It all begins with the pre-show meet-and-greet in the cafeteria under the Felician gymnasium at 12:30 p.m. Competition begins at 2 p.m. and runs through 4:30 p.m.

Although $20 tickets could be available at the door, last year’s first-ever “Rescue Mania” sold out.

You can buy tickets now at:

  • Mason’s Cellar, 32 Ames Avenue, during normal business hours;
  • The West End Firehouse, 348 Union Ave., on Wednesdays between 7-10 p.m.;
  • 55 Kip Center, during normal hours;
  • The Rutherford Junior Football/Cheering fieldhouse, 1 Darwin Avenue, on Fridays between 7-9 p.m. or calling/texting (201) 615-3126.

Or you can get advanced VIP seating by emailing: cscott@rutherfordfd.com or by calling Rutherford firefighters Craig (201)519-2361, Phil (201) 655-1649 or Dennis (201) 376-6594.

UPDATES: https://www.facebook.com/Rescue-Mania-Wrestling-646565675743189/

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