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Hoodslam

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Professional wrestling promotion based in Oakland, California

Hoodslam (stylised as HOODSLAM), and currently branded as SlamTown, is a professional wrestling promotion based in Oakland, California. Created in 2010 by Sam Khandaghabadi (known professionally as Dark Sheik) as a regular gathering for wrestlers who wanted to perform edgier acts for adults, Hoodslam quickly became a popular attraction in the Bay Area, attracting over 1,000 attendees at each monthly show.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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HOODSLAM, circa early 2010s
Photo: HOODSLAM, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

Hoodslam (stylised as HOODSLAM), and currently branded as SlamTown, is a professional wrestling promotion based in Oakland, California. Created in 2010 by Sam Khandaghabadi (known professionally as Dark Sheik) as a regular gathering for wrestlers who wanted to perform edgier acts for adults, Hoodslam quickly became a popular attraction in the Bay Area, attracting over 1,000 attendees at each monthly show.2

Timeline

  1. 2010Founded Founded1

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