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National Arm Wrestling Championships Coming to Reno

Posted: 3:36 PM May 4, 2012
Reporter: Staff

The wild world of professional arm wrestling is making its way to the Biggest Little City.

The 2012 Unified National Armwrestling Championships will take place at Harrah's on Saturday May 19th. The main event will include finals in each weight class armwrestling for a chance to represent the United States at the world competition in Brazil.

Some of the sport's biggest names will be on hand, including Guinness Book of World Records "Greatest Armwrestler of All Time" John "the Perfect Storm" Brzenk taking on Chris "The Freak" Chandler. Two top contenders will battle as Todd "Zilla" Hutching faces Bill "Hands of Steel" Longston.

This year's National Championships bring a new twist. Legends of the sport will reunite to battle for an $8000 gold ring and title of ultimate armwrestler in the country.

The main event begins at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door of Harrah's Reno Convention Center. Preliminary and Senior rounds are held throughout the weekend. Visit www.harrahsreno.com or www.theUAL.com for a full schedule and more information.