Rancor Fighters returns to action in Kerala with tournament cup event
In the finals, Harley Wagen would score a pinfall victory over Arun Haridas and now will get a shot at the Kerala Championship at Rancor Fighters Desert Storm against reigning champion Vineeth Antony. This is a big win for the teen sensation Harley Wagen who is currently the youngest wrestler in South India at 17 years of age.
Professional wrestling in Nepal: the history, the present day and the country’s top wrestlers
Today, we’ll look at a brief history of how pro wrestling started in Nepal, examine the very dedicated fanbase active in the country and go on a tour of pro wrestling in Nepal today where we will introduce some of the country’s wrestlers and promotions.
“I will defeat Nepali Bro in his backyard in Nepal” - De Hardman of Nigeria
De Hardman, whose real name is Tochuckwu Johnson and who was trained by “The African Dream” Jimmy Palm, is a great Nigerian talent who has plans to reign supreme in the world of Nigerian, African and even world professional wrestling among the toughest and the roughest in the industry as that has made him to focus on storming Nepal to wrestle with Kumar Thapa who is a great Nepali wrestler of appreciable repute from Asia.
Nepal pro wrestling champion Kumar Thapa set to storm Nigeria
35 year old Kumar Thapa, who has his ring name as Nepali Bro and is the current Nepal Women Wrestling Foundation (NWWF) Cruiserweight champion and title holder, has eyed Africa and has been seeking means of storming the shores of the Nigerian nation before the year runs out to deal with wrestlers in his Cruiserweight category.
Nepal Ring Wrestling Association rocks Nepali mountainside with impressive display
New Ring Wrestling Heavyweight Champion crowned in rainstorm from picturesque mountainside!
Nepal’s new pro wrestling company launches with two events in first week
We’ve been able to round up some photos and videos of the Dholakha event and thanks to the videos we can share some results.
Nepal Women Wrestling Foundation hosts international guests for event in Bhrikutimandap
A sizable crowd turned out for the Nepal Women Wrestling Foundation event this past weekend in Bhrikutimandap but that’s nothing new. The crowds have been coming out to Nepal wrestling shows for a while now and it’s a trend that doesn’t show any sign of letting up.
Various updates on the pro wrestling scene in Nepal: big crowds, bloody brawls and major upcoming events
Pro wrestling is immensely popular in Nepal right now. Three of the country’s four active promotions have recently been in action or have an event planned that’s coming up soon. Let’s check in with the latest pro wrestling updates in the South Asian country.
Nepal Ring Wrestling Association and Japan’s Pro Wrestling ZERO1 team up to further enrich Nepal’s pro wrestling scene
Nepal Ring Wrestling Association and Pro Wrestling ZERO1 of Japan have entered into an agreement that will provide pro wrestling training and other sports related training for prospective pro wrestlers.
A look back at the Huge Pakistan Clash, one of Pakistan’s biggest pro wrestling shows yet
Let’s take a look back to late March of this year, March 23rd to be exact. On that date, Karachi, Pakistan was the host to a big outdoor pro wrestling event held by Revolution Eastern Wrestling. Regular readers of WrestleMap are likely familiar with REW, the Pakistani company that seems to always be making moves to expand their brand both in their home country and abroad.
Kerala, India’s AAWE releases first three pro matches to YouTube
AAWE originally got their start as a backyard promotion and held what is considered to be the first pro style wrestling match to take place in Kerala. Since that match, and the creation of pro wrestling promotions in the area, the AAWE made the decision to go pro, starting up a more professional training regimen.
UWE set for action Saturday April 2 in Nepal with international wrestlers planned for show
Ultimate Wrestling Entertainment is headed to Kirtipur, Nepal this Saturday for a show that they’re calling UWE Mega Event 2022.
Results and photos from pro wrestling’s live event return to Karachi, Pakistan in the form of REW WrestleMax
While Revolution Eastern Wrestling has kept busy in the ring outside of Pakistan and has been in the ring in Pakistan on the TV screen, the company hasn’t had an opportunity hold a live event in their home base of Karachi since March of 2021. That all changed this past Saturday as REW presented their first ever WrestleMax from the Atrium Mall.
India’s Wrestle Square releases innovative six man tornado tag submission match featuring some wild action
Wrestle Square, arguably India’s top indie wrestling promotion, has released a match video from their new Rage series that features a unique stipulation: a six man tornado tag submission match. Wrestle Square has announced this as India’s first six man tornado tag match that could only end in submission
Catching up with REW: Recapping the last few episodes of Pakistan’s first pro wrestling TV show
It’s been a while since we checked in with Revolution Eastern Wrestling out of Karachi, Pakistan and their historic first weekly pro wrestling television program in Pakistan, Venus War.
Without further ado, let’s take a look back at the last few weeks of REW TV starting with episode 4.
Wrestling Revolution Global takes over Lahore mall for high impact November Nitro event
On November 21st, Wrestling Revolution Global had the Avenue Mall in Lahore, Pakistan rocking with their November Nitro show.
Huge crowd gathers outdoors in the Himalayas for Nepal Ring Wrestling’s triumphant return
The NRWA’s return to action wasn’t your typical pro wrestling event, though. Part of what made this event so special and memorable was its setting, as the event took place outdoors in the midst of the beautiful Himalayan mountain range. It made for a memorable day of pro wrestling for the huge crowd on hand.
Pakistan’s REW to receive support from federal government
The Tehreek-e-insaf federal government of Pakistan, the political party of Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan, has pledged to support REW.
Quick notes on India’s Wrestle Square and Kerala Championship Wrestling
Some quick news tidbits from India, covering Wrestle Square and Kerala Championship Wrestling!
Nepal Ring Wrestling Association reschedules upcoming outdoor show in the Himalayas
Nepal Ring Wrestling Association has rescheduled their return event for October 30th.
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