Nigerian wrestlers head to Belgium to take advantage of international partnership
"Taking African Pro Wrestling to the next level is a huge task but it’s worth it" - Olukoya
Mid-Year Pro Wrestling Championship ends in Lagos as PWA scribe Olukoya promises wrestling revival continentally
AIWF America’s Championship defended, PWA’s first women’s champion crowned and more!
Pro Wrestling Africa set to crown first women’s champion on June 15th
Vadex will participate in the Mid-Year Bash Pro Wrestling Championship being held at the NIS Gymnasium Hall, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos in Nigeria on Saturday 15th June, 2024 and will challenge Jenna Swift of Nigeria to determine the first ever Pro Wrestling Africa Women’s Middleweight Champion.
Aliking of Nigeria targets world middleweight pro wrestling title
Aliking will be contesting for the World Middleweight Title on the 15th day of December, 2024 in Lokoja, the Confluence City of Nigeria
Quick hits updates from the world of African pro wrestling
A handful of headlines and stories going on right now in the world of African pro wrestling!
Celebrity Global Wrestling Entertainment set to debut in Nigeria
Former Nigerian kickboxer and MMA talent, Lovethpatra White Ekufu, has joined the league of Nigerian professional wrestling promoters by establishing Celebrity Global Wrestling Entertainment in Lagos, Nigeria.
Stars on Parade 2024 Wrestling Championship In Nigeria to herald Governor Ododo’s 100 days in office in Kogi State
The championship, tagged ‘STARS ON PARADE 2024’, will parade wrestlers of international standard and repute from Nigeria, Congo DRC, Benin Republic, Mali, South Africa, Uganda and Cameroon and will provide the Kogi State born international wrestler the opportunity of defending his African Middle weight belt against The Black Tiger of Cameroon on his home soil of Lokoja, the Confluence State Capital.
De Hardman: tomorrow’s superstar of Nigeria today
Talented and lion-hearted De Hardman, the Pro Wrestling Africa (PWA) wrestler in the middle weight category, is a young wrestler of note who is fast earning himself a reputation for making life miserable for his numerous opponents around the Nigerian wrestling scene and beyond.
Pro-Wrestling Africa to honor Golden Boy Dr. Jim McDowell, WrestleMap founder, Ladi African Tiger, Morris Atula and others during the End of the Year Pro Wrestling Extravaganza in Lagos
Announcing this development, Secretary General of Pro Wrestling Africa Olusesan Olukoya noted that the awards, which will be broken up into two categories, will see seven persons receiving the Award of Excellence for Service to Humanity.
Pro Wrestling Africa to hold an End of the Year Pro Wrestling Extravaganza in Lagos on Christmas Eve
Announced to compete so far are 6.5, Black Heritage, De Hardman, Eagle De Great Nail, Jimmy Palm Jr., Alexandra The Queen, De Blaze, and in the main event, USA Bing and Mr. Sharpman will compete to become the first ever Pro Wrestling Africa Light Heavyweight Champion!
Scans of Nigerian and African wrestling magazines and historic show posters
Recently, I received a package from Nigeria that I was really looking forward to. Inside was an award that is very special to me. But along with that award were some important pieces of memorabilia. This memorabilia included wrestling newspapers covering the local scene in Nigeria, show posters and programs from several events.
Nigeria’s Mr. Sharpman Sets Eyes on African Light Heavyweight Title
Set to present the belt to the governor of his home state, Senator Hope Odidika Uzodinma if he wins.
Pro Wrestling African plans Christmas Eve bash in Lagos
‘’Christmas Eve Wrestling Extravaganza will showcase our best talents’’ – Olukoya
African Wrestling Organization Light Heavyweight Champion De Executioner looking to defend title against South African star
“De Executioner is a world market to be supported” – Amb. Obih
Power Vic eyes Nigerian Security, Peace and Unity trophy
The 42nd Anniversary of the federation, when the championship will be held, promises to feature the best Nigerian and international talents at the Rojenny International Stadium, Oba, Anambra State, Nigeria on Sunday 8th October, 2023.
Buffalo wins Pro Wrestling Africa Superheavyweight Title, fans storm ring in celebration
Initial reports and feedback from those at the event have been great. One attendee referred to the card as “the greatest pro wrestling event to ever be held in Cameroon.”
Happy birthday to Mr. African Pro Wrestling, Olusesan Olukoya
In my estimation, no single person has worked harder to spread the word of African pro wrestling farther than Olusesan has during his time in the business.
“I am WWE in USA bound” - De Hardman of Nigeria
‘’I may not be the biggest Nigerian wrestler, but I am among the best ten.’’
Africa's Top Pro Wrestling Champions-a look at the best of the best in Africa heading into 2023
Africa's pro wrestling scene is the most under-reported in the world. In this video, WrestleMap takes a look at some of the top pro wrestling champions currently on the continent, serving as an introduction to the fan looking to find some new and unique pro wrestling to check out.
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