“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.
Fans throw chairs toward ring as wild scene unfolds during UWE Nepal Intercontinental Title match
This one is a page almost directly out of the ECW book that helps to solidify the parallel that we drew earlier. Many fans of the old ECW will remember the infamous chair throwing incident that took place in a match between Cactus Jack and Terry Funk. Well now, we have seen something similar from the UWE fans who, during the match between Thagu and Awesh, threw chairs toward the ring.
Sevilla Wrestling releases highlights from major tag team event
Sevilla Wrestling has released a highlights package from the big event!
Get to know Taiwan’s first female pro wrestler Princess Pistachio better with this introductory interview
A couple weeks back, we shared a story about the debut of Taiwan’s first female pro wrestler, Princess Pistachio. Now, with the help of Princess Pistachio herself and the kind folks at Z Channel, we get to take a more in-depth look at Princess Pistschio and her story.
Iran Pro Wrestling ascends to the Next Level with new event release
IPW is a newer organization, first coming into existence in 2021 and holding their first full event, Begin, the same year. The Rasht-based IPW have now recently released their second full show, Next Level, to their YouTube page
Live wrestling finally returns to Vietnam
After a multi-year layoff due to Covid-19 safety measures, live pro wrestling finally returned to Vietnam on March 5th!
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.
Top of Puzzle Tournament final set for this Saturday, earlier round highlights released to YouTube
In Taiwan, the now annual Top Of Puzzle tournament, which is held by Puzzle, a promotion based in Taiwan, is winding down. This year’s tournament final is set as Hakka and Axe Wang will face off in a battle to determine who is the Top of Puzzle.
Big ZMAK title match coming this weekend with two European veterans fighting for Greece’s top title
Set to headline the show is a singles match for the ZMAK Championship featuring Belgium’s Aaron Rammy defending the title against Italy’s Karim Brigante.
“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…
Upcoming UK indie wrestling events from April 7 to May 1st, 2022
Upcoming UK indie wrestling events from April 7th to May 1st, 2022 courtesy of British Wrestling Away Days!
Upcoming indie wrestling events for the week of April 4, 2022
Upcoming indie wrestling events for the week of April 4, 2022 courtesy of Phil Stamper
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.
Qatar Pro Wrestling announces dates for Super Slam III with big names billed
Today, Qatar Pro Wrestling has released their calendar for 2022. Included on the calendar is a date, or rather multiple dates, for their major Super Slam show.
Denmark’s BODYSLAM! crowns first women’s champion
This past Saturday, Denmark’s BODYSLAM! Pro Wrestling held a women’s wrestling showcase at Absalon in Copenhagen. Some of Europe’s top female pro wrestlers were in action on the card…
Heavyweight championship belt changes hands twice at Nepal Ring Wrestling 1st Heritage National Championship
The Nepal Ring Wrestling Association took to the ring from the world heritage site of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal on Saturday, April 2nd 2022 for a very well attended event called the 1st Heritage National Championship.
Nepal Ring Wrestling to hold first Heritage National Championship from world heritage site in Kathmandu this Saturday
The NRWA will bring their brand of ring wrestling to the historic Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu for an outdoor show that is sure to draw a big crowd.
Pro Wrestling Society to make long awaited return to Seoul for unique Pub Brawl shows
South Korea’s Pro Wrestling Society will be making their return to Seoul for a couple of shows over the next few weeks. These events will be Pub Brawl shows that will feature up close wrestling action for the fans in attendance.
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