North Texas against SMU in the Safeway Bowl is actually just the opening act Saturday night at Apogee Stadium.
The Mean Green open their season against rival SMU at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, but after the game ends, part of the turf at Apogee Stadium will be covered with a wrestling ring. The Denton County native Von Erich family, who became household names in the professional wrestling world in the 1980s and 90s, will return to Texas for a special event through World Class Revolution, UNT announced Aug. 14. The event will feature Fritz Von Erich’s grandchildren, Ross, Marshall and Lacey.