WWE Live In Augusta Over The Years

I’ve got a lot of awesome memories at WWE shows in Augusta. I can’t wait to make more at the new JBA in a few years.

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I've seen WWE Live in Augusta more times than I can remember. If there was wrestling at the James Brown Arena, I was there. I have a lot of fond memories of wrestling at that arena, and a lot of pictures. I'd like to share some of them with you. Let's take a trip down wrestling memory lane for a few minutes, shall we?

Wrestling In Augusta

The WWE show this weekend is special because it will be the last one in the current James Brown Arena. I can't tell you how many wrestling shows I've seen in that building. My dad would take my brother and me to WWF and WCW events at the Augusta Richmond County Civic Center, now James Brown Arena back in the 90s. Starting in the late 90s WWE would come to Augusta pretty much once a year, and you guessed it, I was always there!

From WCW Monday Nitros to WWE's version of ECW's "December To Dismember" pay-per-view, I saw them all at the JBA. Anytime that we knew wrestling was coming to town we would be there. Not only would we be there, we'd be there early trying to meet the wrestlers and get autographs before the show. Sometimes it would work and sometimes it wouldn't. I did get to meet John Cena and Rey Mysterio that way.

If you've never seen wrestling live, I would highly recommend you check it out. Yeah, it's fun to watch on TV, but it's even more fun in person. It's really cool to see all of your favorite stars up close. You see how big some of these guys really are. That's one of the things we've always found cool over the years. I definitely think that we should pack out the JBA for WWE Live in Augusta one last time this weekend. You can get your tickets here.

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Here are some of my favorite pictures I've taken at WWE shows at the JBA over the years.

WWE Live In Augusta

The Undertaker

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The Undertaker didn't come to Augusta much, but it was cool to see him when he did.

Cody Rhodes

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Cody will be at the show this weekend. This picture is from when he was here several years ago.

Randy Orton

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Randy has been to Augusta a bunch over the years and always puts on one of the best matches on the show.

John Cena

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John Cena is another person who hasn't been to Augusta often, but when he comes people show up to see him.

Roman Reigns

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Roman has been to Augusta a few times over the past several years, and he's another one who puts on a great match every time.

AJ Styles

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AJ Styles has been one of my favorites for a long time, and he's a Georgia boy.

Seth Freakin' Rollins

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Like Roman Reigns, Seth has been to Augusta a few times and always gives the fans what they want to see.

Selfies With Roman

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One of the cool things about WWE Live events is getting to get up close to your favorite stars.

We're Like Kids Again

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My buddy Chris and I have been watching wrestling since we were kids. Whenever we see it live, it's like we're kids all over again.

Kelsey's First WWE Event

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When Kelsey and I met, she'd never been to a WWE event. I made sure to change that!

WWE Live Is So Much Fun

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I've got a lot of awesome memories at WWE shows in Augusta. I can't wait to make more at the new JBA in a few years.

Augusta James Brown Arena WWE

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Bryan “Dub” Axelson is the host of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on KICKS 99 and has been with Beasley Media Group in Augusta for over 20 years. He got his start in radio by being a regular caller on the Kicks 99 morning show. He was soon hired and has worked in various roles in Augusta, including Promotions Director. He was raised in Georgia, and currently lives in Grovetown with his wife Kelsey, their daughter Maddie, and their 3 dogs. Dub enjoys watching sports, playing golf, spending time with his family, and discovering new music.