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Wali Collins Comedy Cup Jan 16

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Wali Collins Comedy Cup has now turned into a real sensation at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. Comedy Gladiators battle to the death to win the Wali Collins Comedy Trophy!! Wali Collins presides as judge of this deadly battle where there is only one winner at the expense of another comedian’s sure death. The next event is slated for Tuesday, January 16. ...

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