Live pro wrestling returning to India as Kerala Championship Wrestling plans live show
South India’s Kerala Championship Wrestling looks to be the first Indian pro wrestling company that we’re aware of to hold a live pro wrestling show following the recent second wave of Covid-19 infections in the South Asian country.
First pro wrestling champion of South Indian state of Kerala crowned
Today, Rancor Fighters has established another important first. They have crowned the first pro wrestling champion and title belt holder in Kerala pro wrestling history!
Weekly homegrown pro wrestling coming to Pakistan TV for the first time as REW secures TV deal
The revolution will be televised! Revolution Eastern Wrestling has broken some huge news with the announcement that they have secured a TV deal with Venus HD TV!
Things get hardcore in South India for the first time
The firsts keep rolling in from South India, in particular from the South Indian state of Kerala. Prior to 2020, there was no semblance of pro wrestling in the area. Now as we’re halfway through 2021, pro wrestling in Kerala continues to hit milestone after milestone.
Brawl breaks out in Karachi restaurant after REW Pakistan president assaulted by free agent wrestler
The patrons of Chai Chokhat in Karachi, Pakistan were in for a wild scene this past weekend. The president of Revolution Eastern Wrestling and some of the company’s wrestlers were making an appearance at the restaurant when suddenly, the company’s president Wahib Jamil was attacked by a hooded assailant.
India’s Wrestle Square releases final wrestling match of Indian wrestling star Major-X who passed away in June
India’s top independent promotion Wrestle Square has released the last wrestling match that wrestler Major-X competed in for the company.
REW Pakistan champion resigns title and joins Pakistani army
In a post shared to their Instagram page, Revolution Eastern Wrestling has announced that their Ring of Slam World Heavyweight Champion Noom will be vacating his title.
South India’s Rancor Fighters releases first match in new YouTube special
Rancor Fighters, based in Kerala, India has released their first match. The match release comes as part of the build up to the new company’s first event, Desert Storm.
Kerala Championship Wrestling becomes first company to hold pro wrestling events in South Indian state of Kerala
Pro wrestling’s expansion into South India is a really awesome sight to see.
Pro wrestling action returns to Pakistan
The Pro Wrestling Federation of Pakistan appears to be the first company in the South Asian country that has had the opportunity to return to the ring.
Pro wrestling expanding into South India; Rancor Fighters is first pro wrestling organization in South Indian state of Kerala
Pro wrestling continues to expand into South India. Not too long ago, we reported on the first pro wrestling match to ever take place in South India. That match was held by the DMS Academy of Pro Wrestling in July 2019 in the South Indian state of Karnataka.
Now, just about two years later, we are seeing the continued expansion of pro wrestling into South India.
Remembering Major-X; Star of India’s Wrestle Square passes away at 22
Wrestle Square out of India has shared some tragic news on their Facebook page. Star wrestler Major-X has passed away at the age of 22.
REW Pakistan title changes hands despite ongoing Covid-19 hiatus
Revolution Eastern Wrestling has stayed busy during their recent forced hiatus due to a Covid-19 outbreak in the area. Whether they’ve been planning for the future by scheduling a joint show with the Turkish Wrestling Association or teasing Kurt Angle’s REW debut, REW is staying busy given the limited options that are available to them during Covid-19 lockdown.
India’s Wrestle Square is back with a new match following Covid-19 induced hiatus
The major independent company out of Noida, Uttar Pradesh is back to action following a short break with a new match that’s available on YouTube. Check it out!
Pakistan’s REW and Turkey’s TWA planning first ever “Pakistan vs. Turkey” show
Despite their inability to currently hold live shows due to the Covid-19 situation in Pakistan, Revolution Eastern Wrestling is staying busy and planning big things for the future.
Despite worsening pandemic situation, Nepal Ring Wrestling Association still looking for ways to entertain fans
Although the Nepal Ring Wrestling Association’s future plans are on indefinite hold due to a worsening Covid-19 situation in the country, the South Asian wrestling association is still focused on finding ways to entertain their fans.
Support Coming From Government and Judiciary for Pakistan’s REW
While our coverage of REW has focused mostly on in-ring accomplishments, some of the company’s out of the ring accomplishments are just as newsworthy.
Unique Legal Status Helping Nepal Ring Wrestling Association To Thrive And Grow
The growing crowds and popularity of the promotion come mostly from the hard work and dedication to pro wrestling that all of the NRWA’s wrestlers and staff have. But a unique legal status within Nepal is also helping to make this success possible.
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