Today (July 28th) the revived British Wrestling promotion World of Sport, now simply WOS Wrestling, returned to ITV. At the end of the first episode tonight, a preview for next week’s episode revealed that next week’s episode will see a triple threat match which between Viper, Kay Lee Ray and Bea Priestley to determine the … Read more
Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground review, Believers. This week’s episode focuses on crowning a new Gift of the Gods Champion. The GOTG title is on the line in a six-way match. It’s El Dragon Azteca Jr. vs King Cuerno vs Ivelisse vs Mack vs Son of Havoc vs Dezmond X. In #luchaunderground, we love … Read more
Last week an impromptu match was set up between the holders of the Aztec Medallions. Mil Muertes got the booted from competing for the Gift of the Gods title, which leaves six competitors for tonight’s match: El Dragon Azteca Jr. vs King Cuerno vs Ivelisse vs Mack vs Son of Havoc vs Dezmond X. The winner … Read more
Last night (July 20th), SHINE Wrestling celebrated their sixth anniversary show with their SHINE 52 show from the Orpheum in Ybor City, Florida. Originally slated for the event was a SHINE Championship pitting then champ LuFisto against Kimber Lee. However, due to surgery, LuFisto relinquished the title. It was then announced that a new champion … Read more
Former Impact Wrestling Knockout Ayako Hamada is under a three-year period of probation in Japan because of possession of stimulant drugs. Back in May, Hamada called Sendai Girls’ staff to tell them that she was not able to wrestle because she was attacked by four men with knives. The company called the police. Around this … Read more
Two weeks ago Kobra Moon and her Reptile Tribe met Worldwide Underground in the squared circle and though they lost their message was clear, they are the most dangerous group in the new Temple. Tonight Kobra Moon’s biggest solider Vibora goes head to head with Johnny Mundo. Lucha Underground released this preview of tonight’s episode: … Read more
Lucha Underground star Cheerleader Melissa, who plays Mariposa on the El Rey series, was a recent guest on the Women’s Pro Wrestling Weekly podcast to discuss the current season, her favorite wrestling character that she’s played and explains why she would like to go to the WWE as a non-talent. Highlights of the interview below, courtesy … Read more
The new relaunch of World of Sport Wrestling will debut on ITV on July 28. Ahead of its premiere WOSW has announced its roster. Headed by the return of Viper, who won the first women’s singles match last year, independent talent announced so far include: Ayesha Raymond Kasey Owens Kay Lee Ray Bea Preistly Rachel … Read more
Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground review, Believers. We’re treated for the second consecutive week in a row with women’s action as Ivelisse makes her presence felt against Joey Ryan. This match carries a special stipulation, whoever wins will gain an Aztec Medallion and with it a chance to compete for the Gift of the … Read more
GLOW Season 2 premiered on Netflix on June 29 to critical acclaim. Now the series is receiving numerous nominations for its original concept. The nominees for the 70th Emmy Awards were revealed this morning and GLOW is receiving 10 nominations that include: Outstanding Comedy Series Outstanding Directing- Pilot Outstanding Supporting Actress – Betty Gilpin Outstanding … Read more
Another woman making waves on the indies is making her way to Women of Honor. The promotion announced Kay Lee Ray will make her debut next month. She’ll be appearing in her home country during Ring of Honor’s Honor Re-United – Edinburgh event on August 16. ROH had this to say about her: “Since 2009, Kay … Read more
After serving Jeremiah Crane his comeuppance two weeks ago, Ivelisse is back in action tonight on Lucha Underground as she takes on Joey Ryan. WEDNESDAY! Ivelisse is having none of it from Joey Ryan! Catch an all-new @LuchaElRey 8p ET on @ElReyNetwork! #luchaunderground #luchalibre #wrestling #prowrestling #joeyryan #ivelisse #action #tv #ridewithelrey pic.twitter.com/QGcWjmYdBa — Lucha Underground … Read more
Viper is slated to make her Women of Honor debut next month. The promotion announced her awaited arrival for Ring of Honor’s Honor Re-United – Edinburgh event. WOH had this to say about Viper: “Known as “The Vixen of Violence”, Viper is the current SWA Champion in STARDOM, a title defended across countries in STARDOM’s partner … Read more
Sabotage Wrestling, an independent wrestling promotion that heavily features women’s wrestling, will transition to new management. The San Marcos, Texas-based promotion made the announcement last week. The promotion was started to help highlight women’s wrestling in a better light and to create another opportunity for women everywhere to be able to showcase their talents, inside and … Read more
This past weekend (July 7th), RISE and Impact Wrestling presented their RISE 9 – Rise of Knockouts event where a new Phoenix Of RISE Champion was crowned as well as the first-ever Guardians of RISE Tag Team Champions. https://twitter.com/RISEdtwa/status/1015654455621160960 As it was reported prior to RISE 9, Delilah Doom relinquished the Phoenix of RISE Championship … Read more
Yesterday we reported on Taeler Hendrix’s allegations against current Ring of Honor champion Jay Lethal. She claims he made sexual advances toward her and upon her refusal her ROH career was sabotaged. ROH has released a statement to PWTorch about the matter and the company will be following up with an investigation. The statement says, … Read more
Adelaide Championship Wrestling (ACW) in Australia has been promoting intergender wrestling as one of their main storylines for well over a year now, like Lucha Underground is doing on television worldwide. Last month ACW crowned their first Evolve Champion which was Riley, who was the only female competitor in the Evolve Tournament. ACW ran the … Read more
Welcome to the new Ice Box Temple, Believers! I’m excited to bring you my first Lucha Underground review of the season. This week’s episode opens up with all eyes on Catrina. Caught between two worlds she’s looking for a way back to life. Last week her man Mil Muertes defeated both Jeremiah Crane, with some … Read more
Taeler Hendrix is making allegations against current ROH Champion Jay Lethal, claiming that her Ring of Honor, Women of Honor career was sabotaged after rejecting Lethal’s sexual advances. Taeler Hendrix worked for ROH in 2011 and once again from 2015-2017. Hendrix announced her ROH departure on April 4, 2017, and the 29-year-old has been working … Read more
Ahead of this weekend’s RISE 9: Rise of the Knockouts and RISE-ASCENT tapings event this weekend from Naperville, IL, it has been announced that Delilah Doom will be unable to compete for an uncertain amount of time after suffering an ankle avulsion fracture injury at the hands of Paradise Lost back at RISE 8 Outback: … Read more
Newly wedded couple Johnny Mundo and Taya are the focus of this week’s Lucha Underground. Both leaders of the Worldwide Underground are set to meet Kobra Moon and her tribe on tonight’s episode. LU has released this preview: “Celebrate Independence Day at The Temple, trust us this is one firecracker episode you do not want … Read more
Battle Championship Wrestling has been holding a tournament to crown its first Women’s Champion for the past few months. The likes of Ivelisse and a returning Danielle Moinet, fka Summer Rae, participated. This past weekend, June 30, Indi Hartwell defeated Ivelisse in the final round to become the inaugural champion. First ever BCW women's champion … Read more
As it was previously reported, LuFisto relinquished the SHINE Championship following the news that she will need to undergo surgery and be unable to compete at SHINE’s 52 show on Friday, July 20th. LuFisto was originally set to defend the title against Kimber Lee. SHINE officials have now announced via Facebook that a new SHINE … Read more
All In is being touted as the biggest wrestling experience and first of its kind, featuring wrestling matches along with a showcasing a giant convention that will include signings, podcasts, and more fan events. It will feature the likes of Tessa Blanchard, Chelsea Green, and Madison Rayne. However, one Independent standout has dropped out of … Read more
Netflix’s hit series GLOW is back in full swing for their second season! This season, former Knockouts Champion turned GLOW actress Awesome Kong, real name Kia Stevens, returns to her role as “Welfare Queen” Tammé and is featured in her own spotlight episode titled “The Mother of All Matches”. In an interview with The Ringer, … Read more
Congratulations are in order for independent wrestler Aerial Monroe who tied the knot with WWE Superstar Cedric Alexander this past Friday, June 29th. Below are a few posts from social media celebrating the happy event: May the love you share today grow stronger as you grow old together. Congrats to @CedricAlexander and @aerialmonroe ? pic.twitter.com/a0u3XE1bIg … Read more