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Promotions
Billy Corgan named new TNA President, Dixie Carter enters new Chairman role
TNA has announced that Dixie Carter has step down from her longtime role as TNA President and appointed to a new Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer. Taking over as TNA President will be Billy Corgan. IMPACT names @Billy President, @TNADixie becomes Chairman https://t.co/K2r3VMmONW pic.twitter.com/w0YuXsoa5m — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) August 12, 2016 The big shake-up of an … Read more
Lucha Underground releases trailer for Season 3
To give us a taste of what’s in store for our luchadoras in Season 3, Lucha Underground released a trailer today via twitter: Crank up the volume and watch the #LuchaUnderground Season 3 trailer! Premieres Wed 9/7 at 8p ET on @ElReyNetwork! https://t.co/H3UbvgXKGC — Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) August 10, 2016 Highlights include Black Lotus with a … Read more
Introducing RISE – Developing Tomorrow’s Women Athletes
A new developmental program for aspiring women wrestlers, and fans alike, is set to debut this November during the SHIMMER weekend of November 11th through November 13th. Going by the name of RISE 1: IGNITE, the event will be a double featured program that includes a world class seminar for aspiring female wrestlers hosted by veteran … Read more
Nixon Newell replaces Jade for Pro Wrestling: Eve Championship match
In just a little over a week, Pro Wrestling: Eve’s sister promotion XWA will hold their Summer Supershow in Colchester, UK. On the card, reigning Pro Wrestling: Eve Champion Rhia O’Reilly will defend her title against fellow UK stars Kay Lee Ray and Nixon Newell. #ff @XWAUK Supershow next weekend! I'll be defending my @ProWrestlingEVE … Read more
NYWC announces their first ever wrestling LGBT show
Deer Park, New York’s New York Wrestling Connection has made history by announcing their first professional wrestling LGBT (and ally) dominated event, “A Matter of Pride”. This show will feature a variety of talents like Deonna Purrazzo, Sammy Pickles, and WSU Hall of Famer Alicia! There will also be the first ever LGBT … Read more
Mickie James to join SHIMMER Women Athletes roster for upcoming round of events
SHIMMER Women Athletes is preparing for another round of events and this time a celebrated veteran is joining the roster. SHIMMER announced on twitter last night that Mickie James is set to join the action. https://twitter.com/SHIMMERwomen/status/760297069055610880 On its website, SHIMMMER writes: We’re pleased to announce that Mickie James will join the SHIMMER roster on our November … Read more
Jade shares her story of domestic violence
TNA Knockout Jade recently spoke to the Huffington Post on the subject of domestic violence. In the interview, Jade shares her own story on the issue, as well as finding support through Safe Horizon’s #PutTheNailInIt campaign. As a female athlete, Jade says there was a sense of pressure she felt on staying quiet about the … Read more
Rosemary talks signing with TNA, character, landscape of Knockouts division and more
TNA Knockout Rosemary recently spoke with Channel Guide Magazine to discuss various topics about her TNA run since she debuted earlier this year. Here are a few highlights: On signing with TNA after years on the independent scene: “I had a lot of experience. Getting signed with TNA was the next step and something I never … Read more
Lucha Underground Season 3 to debut in September
Hot on the heels of Lucha Underground Season 2’s finale last week, LU announced today via Twitter that Season 3 is premiering very, very soon. 40 episodes, Cero Miedo. #LuchaUnderground Season 3 premieres Wednesday, September 7 at 8p ET on @ElReyNetwork! pic.twitter.com/ybdjQ0zNgs — Lucha Underground (@LuchaElRey) July 28, 2016 This news is a far cry … Read more
Toni Storm wins SWA Championship
A new SWA was crowned yesterday in Osaka, Japan when Toni Storm defeated defending SWA Champion Io Shirai. Storm claimed victory and the title after hitting a top rope leg drop, ending Io’s 64 days reign as champion. https://twitter.com/we_are_stardom/status/757255520688365568 The full match will be available to fans this Friday at www.stardom-world.com. Congratulations to Toni Storm!
Lucha Underground Analysis (July 20, 2016): Broken, Battered, and Bruised
Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground! We are at the end of Ultima Lucha Dos and our season finale promises to pack on the punch. We have two matches that promise to deliver. One sees the in-ring debut of Black Lotus and the other pits the toughest luchadoras against each other. First up is Black … Read more
Lucha Underground Analysis (July 13, 2016): Sexy Star overcomes her foes and tastes gold
Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground Analysis Believers! LU continues to make history by crowning its first female Gift of the Gods Champion! We’re also blessed by Catrina‘s presence this week as she accompanies her man Mil Muertes to the ring for his Death Match against King Cuerno. But first let’s get to our Gift … Read more
Sexy Star wins Gift of the Gods Championship
Tonight on Lucha Underground, Sexy Star made history by becoming the first woman to win the Gift of the Gods title. During part one of Lucha Underground’s Ultima Lucha special, Sexy Star took part in an elimination match that featured Daga, Killshot, Mariposa, Marty “The Moth” Martinez, Sinestro de la Muerte and a debuting Night Claw. When it came down to … Read more
Dangerous Damsels 2: Crowning of a Queen announced for July
Indie women’s wrestling fans are in for a treat as history will be made during Dangerous Damsels 2 – Crowning of a Queen! Big Time Wrestling CA will present a single elimination tournament to crown the inaugural holder of the BTW Women’s Championship. We will witness eight competitors battling it out to advance through the brackets to become the Queen … Read more
Preview: Lucha Underground’s Ultima Lucha II
Ultima Lucha II has begun Believers! Last week’s episode was dedicated to Dario Cueto‘s “unique opportunity” match. Several competitors fought their way through a variety of undesirable circumstances and for the next two weeks the action will continue with a series of matches that will determine the fates of everyone in the temple. Our beloved … Read more
Knockouts title match announced for next week’s Destination X
TNA has announced a Knockouts title match for next week’s semi-live edition of Impact Wrestling, which is being themed as this year’s Destination X: Lots to talk about! @JadeTNA & @MartiBellTNA LOATHE each other! @gailkimITSME wants the title. @SiennaTNA is champ! pic.twitter.com/16sIb0cHuN — TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) July 8, 2016 The match sees current Knockouts champion … Read more
TNA announces move to Thursday nights
TNA has announced that starting July 21st, Impact Wrestling will air on Thursday nights at a new time slot of 8/7c PM. TNA had previously aired Impact Wrestling on Thursday nights during their long tenure years at Spike TV network. Dixie Carter made the announcement via Twitter: BREAKING NEWS: @IMPACTWRESTLING is moving home to THURSDAY … Read more
Sexy Star to leave wrestling to pursue career in boxing
Lucha Underground star and former AAA Reina de Reina’s champion Sexy Star has announced that she will be entering a career in boxing, leaving behind her wrestling career after nearly ten years. The surprise announcement was made last night where Sexy Star appeared unmasked, at a boxing event with her husband, boxing star Jhonny González, and … Read more
Video: Ivelisse and Taya prepare for Ultima Lucha II on Lucha Underground
In lieu of a standard women’s or integergender match this week, last night’s Lucha Underground continued to build upon Ivelisse and Taya‘s rivalry with a vignette setting up their match for Ultima Lucha II. Let’s watch! Dario says Taya has proven herself to be capable in the temple while Ivelisse is one of his most … Read more
SHIMMER Volumes 84 & 85 Results
SHIMMER has concluded tapings for their upcoming 84 and 85 DVD volumes. Results below, courtesy of @pwponderings via Twitter. Volume 84 * Nixon Newell defeated Veda Scott in a rematch from Volume 81. * Yumi Ohka and Melanie Cruise defeated Solo Darling and Scarlett Bordeaux after Cruise tombstones Bordeaux. * Arisa Nakajima defeated Rhia O’Reilly … Read more
SHIMMER Volumes 81, 82, & 83 results
Taping is underway for Shimmer 81 – 85 this weekend in Chicago, Illinois. Here are results for the 81 – 83 events courtesy of 411Mania and PWInsider. SHIMMER Volume 81: * Veda Scott defeated Nixon Newell * Shayna Baszler defeated Rhia O’Reilly * Kellie Skater defeated LuFisto, Shazza McKenzie and Vanessa Kraven in a four … Read more
Lucha Underground Analysis (June 22, 2016): The enemy of my enemy is my friend
Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground, I’ll be filling in for Jack this week since he has some prior commitments. LU continues to revolutionize the business with its first all women’s tag bout in the promotion’s history. With two Aztec Medallions on the line, tempers flared between all competitors. Our menacing proprietor Dario Cuerto took … Read more
Melina announces return to the ring for Queen of the Ring tournament
Melina is making her return to the ring for Southside Wrestling’s first Queen of the Ring tournament to crown a winner for the Queen of Southside title. The event takes place October 2nd in Sheffield. She took to twitter to announce her impending return. It's true. I've decided to get back in the ring 2 participate … Read more
Matches announced for SHIMMER 81 event
SHIMMER kicks off their three day weekend event in Chicago tomorrow, June 24th, with SHIMMER 81. In addition to the match-up between Jessicka Havok and a debuting Viper, three championships will be on the line. https://twitter.com/SHIMMERwomen/status/745811125309104129 SHIMMER Champion Madison Eagles will defend her title against Courtney Rush. Tonight has us in a foul mood.. Good … Read more