Haunted Beatdown! a Halloween Night benefit for TRACTION

Haunted Beatdown is a collision of wrestling, rave culture, and radical community care.

We’re taking over The 101 in Pioneer Square—the site of Seattle’s original queer underground, where our ancestors first carved out space to exist when nowhere else would have them. We’re reclaiming that legacy to celebrate our culture and protect our own.

This night is a benefit for TRACTION, providing life-saving relocation support for trans folks fleeing hostile states. We are committed to our neighbors, too: we’ll be distributing hot meals to those experiencing homelessness in the area and donating all leftover food from the event.

The Main Event: Trap or Treat Match

We’re throwing it back to old-school Halloween Havoc with a Battle Royale that defies the rules. Expect surprise guests and chaos from every angle. Scattered throughout the ring are traps and treats. Activate one and you might summon a teammate, face a new opponent, or unleash a weapon with unpredictable powers. You have to be there to see who survives the madness.

Carnival Row

Step into the midway to play, win, and raise even more for the cause:

• Cream Pie the Orange Clown: A classic, high-stakes way to let off some steam. Everyone’s invited to take their shot.
• Get Your Little Clown Cousin: Try your luck at our custom claw machine. Everyone’s a winner—walk away with a blind box clown puppet from Yuri and Filipe.
• More!!

The Lineup

• Headliner: AIROSPACE (DC) brings brutally honest hip-hop that demands we show up for one another.
• Comedy: JoJo Blacco (veteran of the Mick Foley tour).
• Sound:  Our favorite VGM/chiptune puppy girlAdora Blue will be DJing for us as well as DJ Zom-Beat (Las Vegas) spinning vintage vinyl from the crypt.
• Performance: Burlesque icons Sadie Suicide and Mia Maravilla; drag artistry from Miss Melanie Blue and local legend Absinthe Father.
• Ring Action: A high-stakes tag team match featuring NB/NV vs. HRT. Breakers Club (Finch & Richie Coy vs. Lucy Lux & Zelda), plus high-flying Luchadores.

The Experience

• Art: A cemetery-themed Polaroid exhibit honoring those we’ve lost this year.
• Hospitality: Signature cocktails (alcoholic/non-alcoholic) and legendary eats by The Fry Chef.
• Inclusion: A private, safe changing area for fursona expression.
• Seating: Choose between front-row ringside intensity or the Castle Core VIP experience, featuring dedicated bar service and constant snacks.

Come ready to fight for your community and dance for the future.