Former WWE wrestler Gable Stevenson’s long-shot attempt to make it into the NFL has failed, at least for the time being. The Buffalo Bills released Steveson on Tuesday, as they reduced their roster to reach the 53-man maximum. It is still unclear if he will be part of the Bills practice squad. Steveson was unlikely • Read More »
Brock Anderson admits that he wasn’t ready for his role at AEW. Anderson was a rookie at AEW in 2021. He remained with the company until 2023, when his contract was terminated. Brock Anderson is the son of wrestling legend Arn. He was trained by former WCW wrestler Lodi, and then at Nightmare Factory by • Read More »
The wrestling community pays tribute to Sid Vicious. On Monday, social media was flooded with tributes from wrestlers as well as promotions to the former WCW/WWF champion. WWE played a video tribute to his career and achievements during Raw. Shawn Michaels was among those who paid tribute on the internet. He lost the WWF Championship • Read More »
In a recent interview with Straight Talk Wrestling Tessa Blanchard revealed how being accused by several of colleagues of bullying and racism has affected her. The backlash began against Blanchard in January 2020, when she posted on Twitter a message about female wrestlers who support each other. Several wrestlers accused Blanchard of bullying, and in • Read More »
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s revival by Scott D’Amore has announced the first match. AEW’s Konosuke Takeshita and TNA star Josh Alexander will square off at Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling Forged In Excellence in October. The two-night event will take place at St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario in Canada, on Saturday, Oct. 19 and Sunday, Oct. • Read More »
Marigold is planning to run its first shows in America next year. Tokyo Sports published a story on Monday that revealed Marigold founder/owner Rossy Ogawa’s plans to put on a show during WrestleMania Week in Las Vegas. Ogawa claims that by then, Giulia’s presence in WWE would have increased Marigold’s awareness in the United States. • Read More »
Scott D’Amore’s pro wrestling venture, which will debut in the near future, will feature a familiar voice as a commentator. During a recent appearance on Insight With Chris Van Vliet D’Amore announced Mauro Ranallo had agreed to return to pro-wrestling announcing in the role of voice of Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling. The promotion will launch • Read More »
Former WWE NXT women’s champion Mandy Sacs, aka Mandy Rose, will make a rare appearance in a wrestling-related event for Black Label Pro. BLP announced on Wednesday that Sacs would be participating in the DraftKings Wrestling Combine during Crowning Glory, their Crowning Glory event scheduled for Wednesday, September 4. Sacs joins Ash By Elegance (FKA • Read More »
Scott D’Amore, who left TNA Wrestling six months ago, has confirmed his next move. D’Amore announced that he’s reviving Maple Leaf Wrestling starting with two events in October. Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling is coming to St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario Canada, on Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, Oct. 20. Triller TV will air the shows • Read More »
Kota Ibushi has announced his return to the ring with DDT. Ibushi, who appeared at Peter Pan 2020 last month, told Sanshiro Taagi, the company’s founder that he wanted to return to DDT rings. DDT announced officially on Wednesday that Ibushi would wrestle at its August 25 show in Korakuen Hall. He will team up • Read More »