Protagonist who promises his wife a vacation and devises a wrestling plan to earn money. He organizes two events, initially neglects his friend Barney but ultimately faces opponents alone before winning with his allies' help. He later quits wrestling and sells the concept.
McMagma serves as a business contact who validates Fred's wrestling concept and facilitates the final resolution.
Cenastone saves Fred from trouble, leading Fred to later ask him for help recruiting wrestlers.
Mr. Slate is Fred's employer whose refusal to fund the vacation forces Fred to seek alternative income.
Fred and Barney share a long-standing friendship that is tested but ultimately strengthened by the wrestling events.
Fred is the devoted husband who drives the plot by promising a vacation to Wilma.