Big Jim's Sports Bar Annual Pig Roast
Fall Creek, WI
3pm

Baron will be signing autographs and talking to fans. Fall Creek is 8 miles southeast of Eau Claire on Highway 12 East.

The Baron vs. Sheik Adnan El-Kaissie in Chicago, 1981.

Benefit for Layton Fossum
Grand Event Center
316 Washington St.
Northfield, MN
3-7PM

Baron will be signing autographs to raise money Layton Fossum's medical expenses.

NWA Legends Fanfest
Hilton University Place Hotel
8629 J. M. Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
704-547-7444

The Baron will be appearing twice at the NWA Legends Fanfest. He will avail himself for photo ops with the fans from 4PM on Saturday, August 16, and autographs from noon to 3PM on August 17, 2008.

"Heavy on Wrestling Presents: Insult to Injury!" at the Hog Head Festival
Proctor, MN

The Baron will be signing autographs at the wrestling matches.

Isanti County Fair
Cambridge, MN
6 p.m.

The Baron will be signing autographs at the wrestling matches.

Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum
303 Jefferson St.
Waterloo, IA 50701
319.233.0745
info@wrestlingmuseum.org

The Baron was inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame in 2002. He will be on hand to play golf and attend the induction ceremony dinner for this year's class.

17th Annual Bob Nessler Memorial Cancer Research Classic - Sponsor's Dinner
1920 Gladiola Drive
St. Charles, MN
6 p.m.
info@stcharlesgolfclub.com

The Baron & Mrs. Claw will be attending the Sponsor's Dinner.

Kenny "Sodbuster" Jay's Annual Benefit for the Histiocytosis Association of America
Richfield American Legion Post #435
6501 Portland Ave. S.
Richfield, MN
6 p.m.

The Baron will be signing autographs and meeting the fans at the annual Kenny J benefit for histiocytosis

More details here

Milwaukee Fun Fest
Ramada Convention Center, 13th & College
Milwaukee, WI
Noon to 4 PM
The Baron will be greeting people and signing autographs.

The Baron and Mrs. Claw greet Japanese Pro Wrestling reporters Kohei Ichiki (left) and Shuhei Aoki at the Minneapolis Airport.

Westman Arena
Superior, WI
The Baron will be signing autographs at a wrestling show that benefits the Superior Youth Wrestling Team.

George Tragos/Lou Thesz Wrestling Hall of Fame
Waterloo, IA
The Baron and Mrs. Claw will once again attend the Hall of Fame induction festivities.

The Baron is gearing up for the debut of ' The Baron,' a biographical play that will premiere on April 14, 2007 at the History Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Here's how the History Theatre describes the show:

Travel back to the 1960s and '70s world of professional wrestling with Baron von Raschke! A wacky and wonderfully comic world where you'll meet "The Crusher," "Mad-Dog Vachon" and other favorites. Raschke takes center ring as "The Baron" winning fame and fortune with "The Claw," a paralyzing move that brought giants to their knees! Wrestling fans (or not), you'll want to climb in the ring with this wild and funny look at a slice of Minnesota history!

The show runs April 14-May 20. Get tickets HERE today!

Blizzard Brawls
Dec. 8th
Ramada Inn
6401 S. 13th St.
Milwaukee, WI
7:30 PM

Dec. 9th
Grafton High School
Grafton, WI
7:30 PM

The Baron will brave the Blizzards to sign autographs.

Grafton Christmas Parade
Grafton, WI
11AM

The Baron will ride in the parade. Stop by and wave!

Ethel's Bar
2600 S. Wentworth (nine blocks north of Comiskey Park)
Chicago, IL
Noon to 2:00PM

The Baron sign autographs and talk to fans.

Second annual North Field 'Sodbuster' Kenny J Histiocytosis Benefit
Legion Club
Northfield, MN

The Baron will be on hand to sign autographs and help raise some money.

History Theatre Launch Party
History Theater
St. Paul, MN
5:30 to 7PM
651-292-4323

The Great American History Theatre is becoming The History Theatre. The Baron will attend the party to celebrate the beginning of the theatre's new era.

Sherrif's charity fundraiser event
Cambridge, MN

The Baron and Mrs. Claw will be on hand for the fundraiser to sign autographs and talk to folks.

Minnesota State Fair
St. Paul, MN
2 to 4 PM

The Baron will be at the booth for the History Theatre in the Merchandise Mart at the State Fair promoting his upcoming play, "The Baron".

Mobility for Independence (The Leo Grossman Fund) benefit
St. Croix National Golf Course
Somerset, WI
Noon

The Baron will once again put on his golfing boots ... I mean, shoes.

Walk and Rock Around Lake Calhoun: A benefit for the Shjon Podein Children's Foundation
Lake Calhoun
Minneapolis, MN
10:30 AM - 2PM

The Baron and Mrs. Claw will be walkin' and rockin' for charity. They will also attend the post-walk party and silent auction at Famous Dave's in Uptown at about 2PM.

Wrestling show
Centenniel High School
Blaine, MN
1PM

The Baron will be signing autographs at a wrestling show.

Wednesday, August 9, 2006

The Baron will be interviewed by the WWE for a television show about the AWA. Go figure.

Hall of Fame ceremony
Newton, Iowa

The Baron and Mrs. Claw will attend the annual induction of new members to the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame and Museum.

AWA's Summer Clash -- A Wrestler's Reunion
Rochester, MN
Mickey's Irish Saloon
Outdoor arena
1605 Civic Center Dr.
Autograph signing/photo session 3pm
Wrestling 4pm

The Baron will be signing autographs and posing for pictures.

USA World Team Trails 2006
Sioux City, Iowa
Phone: 719-598-8181

The Baron (as mild mannered Jim Raschke) will be in the "Parade of Past Champions" during the final competition session.

Great American History Theatre benefit
Hill House
St. Paul, MN
Phone: 651-292-4323

The Baron and Mrs. Claw will attend this fundraiser for The Great American History Theatre.

French Lake Auto Parts
near Annandale, MN
Phone: 320-274-8497
Morning

The Baron will sign autographs along with several other wrestlers.

LATER THAT DAY ...

Autograph signing and auction.

The Historic Anderson House Hotel
Wabasha, MN
Phone: 507-452-1582
5-7PM

The Baron will be a guest bartender in the Breathe Easy Lounge.

Winona Civic Club Association
Winona Athletic Club
Phone: 507-452-1582
5PM

The Baron will be speaking to the Winona Civic Club Association.

Raw Stages: 'The Baron' by Cory McLeod
Great American History Theatre
30 E. 10th Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55101

The first public performance of Corey McLeod's play. This reading is sure to be fun. Go here to see about ticket availability.

Cambridge Sheriff's department DARE benefit
Cambridge, MN

Golfing for a good cause again.

Mobility for Independence banquet and golf tournament
Treasure Island Casino
Red Wing, MN

Come play golf with the Baron for a good cause.

NWA Wrestling Legends Fanfest
Hilton University Place Hotel
Charlotte, NC

The Baron returns to North Carolina for the first time in many years. Don't miss this rare chance to feel the grip of the Claw!

Poker for Ice
Fund Du Lac Casino
Duluth, MN

The Baron will play poker to raise money to help rebuild an ice arena that was destroyed by fire.

Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame and Museum
Newton, IA
2PM

The Baron will attend the annual induction of new members to the Tragos/Thesz Hall of Fame and Museum

Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame banquet
Columbus, NE
Elks Country Club

The Baron will speak during the induction ceremony. Jim Raschke was inducted into the Hall in 1985.

4th of July weekend celebration
Delano, MN
2PM

The Baron will sign autographs after the wrestling matches.

Shjon Podein Children's Foundation golf and concert benefit
Rochester, MN

The Baron will be appearing at Aquarius Night Club and golfing to raise money for Shjon Podein Children's Foundation.

Forest View Middle School
Brainerd, MN
8PM

Come to the matches and the Baron will sign an autograph for you.

Hillcrest Resort on Big Sandy Lake
McGregor, MN
3PM

Come to the matches and the Baron will sign an autograph for you.

Moose Lodge
St. Charles, MN
6PM

The Baron will be appearing at a fundraising dinner.

LCO Casino
Hayward, WI
2PM

AWL Wrestling show taping. The Baron is Commisioner for the American Wrestling League.

WQMX Oldies 93
Greensboro, NC

Listen to The Baron talk to The Breakfast Bunch featuring Chris Young.

Ramada Inn Airport/Thunderbird Convention Center
8AM
Bloomington, MN

The Baron will be speaking to the American Waterworks Association, Minnesota Section, breakfast meeting.

American Legion
Bloomington, MN

The Baron will sign autographs to raise money for finding a cure for Histiocytosis.

American Legion
Northfield, MN

The Baron will sign autographs to raise money for finding a cure for Histiocytosis.

LCO Casino
Hayward, WI
2PM

The Baron will be acting Commisioner for the American Wrestling League wrestling show and TV taping.

Moe's Southwest Grill
Pewaukee, WI
5PM to 8PM

The Baron will be signing autographs at Moe's for the Pewaukee Amatuer Wrestling Club.

WCCO radio interview
830 AM
4:30 PM

The Baron will be talking about wrestling in Minnesota along with author Ross Bernstein who recently published Grappling Glory, a history of amatuer and professional wrestling in Minnesota.

Minnesota/USA Wrestling Fundraiser
Skardas
7th and Armstrong
St. Paul, MN
1:00 PM

Come meet the Baron and show your support for Minnesota's amatuer wrestlers.

Wrestling Reunion II 2004
Holiday Inn
Carteret, New Jersey (30 minutes SW of New York)

At this year's Wrestling Reunion, the Baron will be signing autographs and taking part in a Q&A session.

Wisconsin Orgainized Wrestling
South Milwaukee Community Center
1919 12th Avenue
South Milwaukee, WI
7:30 PM

The Baron will be on hand to greet fans and sign autographs.

Sheriff's Annual Golf Tournament

Cambridge, MN

Lady's Auxilliary Annual Regional Meeting
Bethany Lutheran Church
Lake City, MN
7:30pm

The Baron will be the featured guest speaker at the year's annual meeting.

XJAM PRO WRESTLING

Minot, ND

The Baron returns to Minot for six hours of rock and roll and wrestling.

Treasure Island Resort and Casino
Red Wing, MN

The Baron will be appearing and playing golf for Mobility for Independence (formerly The Leo Grossman Fund) at Treasure Island Resort and Casino.

Wrestling Hall of Fame
Newton, Iowa

This year's inductees include Gene Kiniski, Brad Rheingans, Pat O'Connor and LeRoy McGuirk.

American Legion
Eagle Lake, MN
5pm

The Baron will greet fans and sign autographs during intermission at this wrestling event.

The Aquarius Night Club
Rochester, MN

The Baron returns to Rochester for the seventh annual Team 25 celebrity party and golf tournament.

American Legion Club
94th and Lyndale
Bloomington, MN
6pm

Come out and support a good cause and meet some of the greatest wrestling talent ever to step into the ring. In addtion to The Baron and Kenny Jay, you'll meet Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Nick Bockwinkel and Dr.X. How can you resist?

South Broadway Athletic Club
2301 South 7th Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
8pm

The Baron will be making a personal appearance and signing autographs at this installment of the MMWA-SICW monthly wrestling show.

Plaza Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada

The Cauliflower Alley Club will be honoring a number of pro wrestling greats including the Baron at this year's reunion.

Cardinal Bar
38th and Hiawatha
MInneapolis, MN
3pm

The Baron will be signing autographs and posing for pictures.

First Ave. and 7th Street Entry
Minneapolis, MN
10pm

The Baron adds another page to the rock-n-wrestling history book when he introduces Baby Ice Dog, (a Blue Oyster Cult tribute band put together for this special night) which consists of Eric Fratske (Happy Apple), Kent Militzer (Stingray Green, Vandalias), Tom Cook (Magnolias, etc.) and led by one of the Baron's favorite musicians, Terry Eason.

Listen: 95 FM
Lincoln High School
Lake City, MN
7:30pm

The Baron will join sportscaster Gordy Hink to do color commentary for the Lake City vs. Zumbrota/Mazzepa wrestling meet. Come to the meet or just listen on 95 FM.

Creative Electric Studios
2201 2nd St. NE
MInneapolis, MN
1pm to 4pm

Come meet the Baron and get an autograph for that wrestling fan on you Christmas list.

Labor Club
114th St SE
Rochester, MN
11am to 1pm

This early afternoon event is a benefit for a young woman, Tarri Erickson, mother of a 3-year old, who was recently diagnosed with leukemia. Come meet the Baron and support a good cause.

Big Jim's Sports Bar
Fall Creek, WI
(SE of Eau Claire on Highway 12)
7pm

Have a beer with the Baron.

Come get the Baron's autograph and browse the sports memerobilia booths.

The Baron will be attending the banquet and silent auction and playing golf for Mobility for Independence (formerly the Leo Grossman Fund), a non-profit organization that is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities by helping provide a means for them to become more mobile.

The Baron hits the radio waves with Ryan Lyndsey.

The Baron will sign autographs at intermission during The R&R Wrestling show will feature Midget Wrestlers, Lady Wrestlers, and Rock and Roll Buck Zumhof.

Friday

Celebrity Golf Tournament
11am
Westwood Golf Course

The Baron teaches the claw to willing students at the Mayslack's Chili Cook-off.

Saturday

Frank Gotch 5k Run
7:30am
Maytag Park

Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
10am
International Wrestling Institute and Museum's Hall of Fame

Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame Induction Banquet
7pm
Newton Country Club

Come out to see live wrestling and shake hands with the Baron during an autograph session.

The Baron joins in the fun as a judge for this annual bartending competition.

Grainbelt is looking to crown the Premium Local Band and has asked the Baron to co-host the event. This is a benefit for the Spinal Muscular Atrophy Foundation.

Listen for the Baron on KQRS-FM (92.5), KXXR-FM (104.1) and KFAN-AM (11:30) to find out more about the Grain Belt Battle of the Bands (You might get a chuckle as well).

The Baron puts on his golf shoes for this fund-raiser for the Sjhon Podien Children's Foundation. Fore!

Later that day ...

Get your picture taken with the Baron
Creative Electric Studios
2201 2nd St. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418
3pm - 6pm
Creative Electric is proud to host the Baron during it's Art-a-Whirl show. Have your picture taken with the Baron. It will be printed and autographed while you wait!

The Baron and many other pro wrestling greats will be on hand to sign autographs at this event presented by Minnesota's premiere amatuer wrestling organization.

The Baron, Glen DeRusha and Al DeRusha raise money to fight Histiocytosis at Kenny Jay's annual benefit.

Autograph session with many stars of the American Wrestling Association including Larry "The Ax" Henning, The High Flyers, Vern Gagne, Dr. X, Mad Dog Vachon, Steve O, Kenny "The Sodbuster" Jay and, of course, Baron Von Raschke. The event also features a live auction, door prizes and it's for a great cause!