GWA: pro wrestling golden era is here
‘’We are set to launch the new wrestling promotion in Nigeria with our first show tagged: Explosive Power Tussle set for July 30th, 2022 In Lagos, Nigeria. This is a great achievement to us, having been planning this for over a year. We indeed know it is achievable and we are going to get it done’’ responded Flying Danko, a major stakeholder in the company
Quotes from relatives and personalities around the Nigerian pro wrestling scene following the passing of Tony Destroyer
Relatives of Tony Destroyer and his peers from the pro wrestling industry in Nigeria and beyond share quotes and memories to honor the fallen Super Heavyweight Champion of Africa.
Tony Destroyer: Gone but not forgotten
The story of Nigeria and the African professional wrestling world would not be complete without listing the contributions and sincere exploits of Anthony Nwabueze, known around the pro wrestling world as Tony Destroyer, the undefeated African Wrestling Confederation (AWC) Super Heavyweight Champion and title holder who died on Friday April 1st 2022 at the ripe age of 70.
New wrestling promotion set to launch in Nigeria with first show set for July 30
A brand new pro wrestling company, Gold Wrestling Association, has announced a date and released a poster for their debut event.
South Africa’s Honour Wrestling Association set for two days of action this weekend
This weekend, South Africa’s Honour Wrestling Association will be in action on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th of June for two days of hard hitting pro wrestling.
Photos and results from two days of CPW action at the Arnold Classic in Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa’s Champions Pro Wrestling held two days of shows over the weekend of June 4th and 5th, 2022 at the Arnold Classic in Johannesburg.
The Wolf NDA makes American in-ring debut
The Wolf NDA, the Middleweight Champion of Pro Wrestling Africa, has made his in-ring debut in the United States!
Middleweight Champion of Africa, The Wolf NDA, set to make American in ring debut at Texas Strong Style
He’ll be stepping into the ring to take on “The Technician” Devion on Saturday, June 4th for King of Sports Championship Wrestling in Pattonville, Texas as part of their Texas Strong Style event.
De Hardman: stepping into pro wrestling greatness in Nigeria!
‘’The wonderful experience I gathered morning and evening for one week which made me to be featured in the Tony Destroyer Memorial pro wrestling Tournament of May 28thh 2022 has taught me a great lesson that with the right attitude, determination and focus, nothing, I mean nothing is impossible in life,’’ explained De Hardman during an interview session after he fairly competed with 6.5…
Wrestlemap African chief correspondent bags Mike Bamidele Wrestling Award in Nigeria
Olusesan Olukoya, the African Chief Correspondent to Wrestlemap.com, a USA-based group making pro wrestling from every corner of the world accessible with one click, has been presented with the prestigious Mike Bamidele Professional Wrestling Award for his sincere contributions to the development of professional wrestling in Nigeria and the African continent over the years.
Jibick Mua Kajinga repeats as 2022 Katanga Grand Champion
This win took place at the Provincial Championships in the Haut-Katanga province of the DRC. The match featured plenty of catch fetiche and voodoo wrestling tactics…
Makidiba, son of Edingwe, wins FCC title
The bout was originally scheduled to be a singles match between Makidiba and Ghost but instead turned into a triple threat match after James Collins inserted himself into the match halfway through.
Edingwe’s son Makidiba set to compete for vacant Congolese title in Belgium
So now a match has been made to determine a new FCC Champion. Edingwe’s son, Makidiba, will take on Ghost for control of the FCC belt.
Challenge issued for the top title in the Republic of the Congo’s second largest city with two titles being on the line in the proposed bout
As a result of this encounter, Sogor Le Cogneur Machine, the District 6 Champion in Pointe Noir, has issued a challenge to Bildosere, the current FECOLUSAF champion of Pointe Noire in Classic Style Pro Wrestling.
Two of the top titles in the Republic of the Congo change hands
This past Thursday, April 28th, in Ouenzé, Brazzaville, the FECOLUSAF Champion of the Congo titles were up for grabs in both the Classic Style and African Style categories.
‘’Edo State Invitational Amateur Wrestling Tournament will produce future National Champions’’ – Morris Atula
The Chairman of the Edo State Wrestling Association, Morris Atula, has emphasized that the forthcoming Edo State Invitational Wrestling Championship scheduled to hold at the Sam Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Edo State from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th August 2022 will definitely produce the future champions of the mat sport from our part of the world nationally, continentally and even world champions.
“Action Man” Tiger Fist set to go into pro wrestling promotions in Nigeria in 2023
’Wrestling promoters are sleeping now and it is now high time to wake up and do the needful.”—”Action Man” Tiger Fist on his decision to begin promoting wrestling events in Nigeria starting in 2023.
Royal wedding of the Buremohs in the USA: son and daughter in law of Ladi The African Tiger wed in Cincinnati
Congratulations to the former world pro wrestling heavyweight champion and title holder, Ladi the African Tiger, His Royal Highness King James Oladipo Buremoh, Aroko Ola Ajagungbade 1, the Onidera of Idera Kingdom, Idera, Kwara State, as his son, Prince (Dr.) Joel Olanshile Buremoh tied the knot with his sweetheart Tabitha Ifeoluwa nee Olatoyan on Saturday April 9, 2022 at a church service in Cincinnati, Ohio in the USA.
“Action Man” Tiger Fist: a Nigerian pro wrestling hero of our generation
The talented and skilful Tiger Fist started his wrestling career under the tutelage of the late Gabriel Ibaku ‘’Machine Gun’’ in 1975 at Oko Awo Wrestling and Boxing Club in Lagos, Nigeria though he was a great footballer before falling in love with pro-wrestling.
Legendary Nigerian champion wrestler Tony Destroyer passes away; tournament planned in his honor for May 28th
Sadly, long time Nigerian pro wrestler Tony Destroyer has recently passed away. Destroyer was the long time holder of the African Wrestling Council Super Heavyweight Championship belt. He passed on April 1st…