Remembering Nigerian legend Power Mike on the 18th anniversary of his death
Nigerian wrestler Michael Okpala also known as "Power Mike", died at the age of 64, March 11, 2004.
“The good that men do lives with them”-HRH Oba James Oladipo Buremoh “Ladi The African Tiger”
According to the world renowned pro wrestling legend and former world champion and title holder who is now a Nigerian first class King of high repute, King James Oladipo Buremoh said his friend paid for the registration of 20 students Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB) registration in Idera.
“It’s my set time to give back to the society“-Morris Atula on his 61st birthday as he plans the second installment of his amateur cadet wrestling championship in Nigeria
Morris Atula, the former World Light Heavy Weight Pro Wrestling Champion known as ‘’The Golden Warrior’’ during his active days who started wrestling at age fourteen when it was newly introduced into the Nigerian nation by Coach Mike Bamidele, has made a statement in commemoration of his 61st birthday
News update on former pro wrestler turned Nigerian king Ladi The African Tiger released
NTA News, Ilorin in Nigeria has released a news update on the current life of champion pro wrestler turned Nigerian king, Ladi The African Tiger. Ladi’s story is a fascinating one. After traveling to the United States for schooling, he became a pro wrestler, competing in the United States and Nigeria and winning championship belts along the way!
Lagos in Nigeria governor receives pro wrestling award of recognition from national federation
The Nigerian Pro Wrestling Federation executive team led by President John Uche has presented a national prestigious merit award to his Excellency, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, the Executive Governor of Lagos state on Tuesday 21st December, 2021.
Nigeria’s Alexandra The Queen featured in full page interview spread in popular Nigerian newspaper
The female Nigerian rookie wrestler taking the country’s wrestling scene by storm is crossing over into the mainstream! Alexandra The Queen was featured in a full page spread in the Saturday Telegraph for Today.
5 takeaways and all the video we could find from the Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation’s 40th Anniversary
The Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation celebrated a big anniversary seldom seen in the often volatile world of pro wrestling. The federation celebrated their 40th anniversary with a four match card in Lagos on Sunday, November 21st. The big event featured multiple championship title belt matches and some interesting results that could use some more analyzing. We’ll take a look at our five big takeaways from the event below.
WrestleMap’s Olusesan Olukoya receives Top Promoter award for work with Pro Wrestling Africa
Olusesan Olukoya, a member of the African pro wrestling scene for over 30 years in various capacities including promoter, journalist, historian, and more, has been awarded with the African Promoter of the Year award by Revue Du Catch Belge/Africain.
Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation holds 40th anniversary event in Lagos
The Nigerian Pro Wrestling Federation’s 40 year anniversary may have come and gone but its memories linger on.
New interview and preview video released for upcoming Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation 40th Anniversary event
A quick preview video and interview with NPWF President Chief John Uche has been released today. The interview discusses the upcoming 40th Anniversary event that is set to be held by the NPWF in Lagos next Sunday, November 21st.
Flying Danko: a multi talented pro wrestler, a skillful trainer
Those are the words of the great and multi talented pro wrestling superstar, Daniel Kolawole Adeniyi, known worldwide as the Flying Danko, a notable talented powerhouse in the middle weight category under the Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation and who is currently playing a dual role in the world of Nigerian professional cycles, competing as a wrestler and also training other upcoming talents of the grunt and groan game.
“I am De Suspect. I am set to reign supreme in the world of women’s wrestling” boasts new sensational Nigerian lady talent
De Suspect, who originally began pro wrestling to protect and defend herself has now scaled up and made up her mind to take the sport as a profession citing examples of Bayley, Becky Lynch, Asuka, Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, Hikaru Shida, Tessa Blanchard and Riho among the world pro wrestling female wrestlers who have inspired her and made money and fame and earned a living through the sport.
New video detailing incredible story of pro wrestler turned Nigerian king released
Following his career in the ring, Ladi was summoned by his family back home to ascend to the throne as king and serve as the Onidera of Idera.
Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation celebrates 40th anniversary
Yesterday, September 27, 2021, marked the 40th anniversary of the Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation!
Chief Onoja receives Kogi-born in Nigeria wrestler, Aliking “De Action Disaster”
His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief (Dr.) Edward Onoja, met with Kogi-born professional wrestler and current African TopClass Wrestling Stars (ATWS) Middleweight Champion and titleholder, “AliKing De Action Disaster” Attai Muhammed in his office in Lokoja, Kogi State in Nigeria on Tuesday.
Sports federation election: the danger of allowing 3rd term to serving presidents of national sports federations in Nigeria
Contrary to the Information coming out from the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, that there was a level playing ground for all contestants at the just concluded sports federation election, a stakeholder and Chairman of the Edo State Wrestling Association, Mr. Morris Atula, has debunked that claim.
President John Uche addresses Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation talents, urges them to be prepared for upcoming events
The President of the Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation (NPWF), High Chief John Uche, was at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos on Saturday 28th August, 2021, where he addressed the wrestlers under the umbrella of the NPWF.
Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation postpones this Saturday’s event
NPWF President, Chief John Uche, has released an announcement to WrestleMap today regarding the federation’s planned event for this Saturday in Asaba, Nigeria.
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