The event will see participation of wrestlers from World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) of the United States, Europe and Japan for the first time. [break]
The first phase of the event will be held at the Exhibition Hall of Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu on March 13. The next phase will take place at the Pokhara Stadium on March 20.
The total cost for the expo is estimated to be Rs 4.3 million according to a press release issued by the association on Friday. President of the association Bharat Bahadur Bisural -- The Nepalese Himalayan Tiger -- claimed to have raised the amount through his personal effort.
Profit from the expo will be used to build an indoor hall for taekwondo at the Pokhara Stadium.
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