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
RISE 8 – Outback took place on Friday, June 29, in South Gate, CA. Chaos continued in the tag division as a variety of teams are making their last push to become the first Guardians of RISE Tag Team Champions. Delilah Doom also put her belt on the line against former champion Shotzi Blackheart. Results courtesy of … Read more
Pro Wrestling EVE will make their return to its home of homes “The Resistance Gallery” in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday, July 14 to present their “Slayers in Spandex!” event. Below is a look at four of the seven matches that have been announced so far, including two main events and two qualifiers for the … Read more
After over 500 days as SHINE Champion, LuFisto has announced via Facebook that she is forfeiting the SHINE Championship. Lufisto won the title at SHINE 40 when she defeated Mercedes Martinez and Sienna in a Triple Threat match after Ivelisse vacated the title due to injury. Lufisto elaborated that due to an upcoming surgery on … Read more
Hello Believers, Matthew here with this week’s Lucha Underground recap. After last week’s Aztec Warfare that featured Mariposa as the only woman to compete in the match and Kobra Moon leading Daga into a loss, this week is no different. We see Catrina, still stuck between the spirit world and the real world, looking for the … Read more
Lucha Underground is back tonight for its second episode and with it the gauntlet and an Aztec medallion come into play. Ivelisse looks to be in action tonight and we’ll catch a glimpse of Catrina after her defeat last season. LU has released this preview for tonight’s episode: “In the newest episode of Lucha Underground, … Read more
Io Shirai departed from STARDOM this past weekend, June 17. In front of a sold-out house in Korakuen Hall in Japan, she teamed up with Mayu Iwatani to defeat Kagetsu & Hazuki of Oedo Tai. https://twitter.com/totaldivaseps/status/1008592860403437569 Shirai teaming with Iwatani was a reformation of the tag team Thunder Rock for one last time. Previously the two … Read more
AXS TV, known for broadcasting NJPW’s English commentated events, will bring a women’s wrestling show to its network. The company will partner with WOW-Women of Wrestling, Jeanie Buss, Mark Burnett (also Lucha Underground producer), and the original GLOW Founder David McLane and MGM Television to broadcast WOW events. AXS TV, which is a partnership between Mark … Read more
STARDOM has revealed which gaijin talent will compete for the company’s upcoming 5 STAR Grand Prix Tournament, which is set to kick off on August 18th. Talent includes Rachael Ellering, Viper, Nicole Savoy, and more. Check out the names below: Rachael Ellering, the daughter of Paul Ellering and a graduate of Lance Storm’s Storm Wrestling Academy. This … Read more
Women Superstars Uncensored presented their ‘Breaking Barriers 5’ event last night in Voorhees, New Jersey where two new champions were crowned. Full results below, courtesy of Squared Circle Sirens. C-Bunny defeated Ray Lyn via Rollup. Leyla Hirsch defeated Willow Nightingale via submission with a Cross-Armbreaker. Madi Maxx defeated Delmi Exo. Maria Manic & Bobby Ocean defeated The … Read more
Mae Young Classic competitor and independent wrestler veteran Jazzy Gabret, also known as Alpha Female, underwent successful neck surgery earlier this year to treat a neck injury. Gabert has previously mentioned that a contract with WWE was rescinded after doctors discovered this injury. https://www.instagram.com/p/BkFrFtuHxoA/?taken-by=germanwrestling While she was unsure if she would be able to continue … Read more
Women in the wrestling business are starting to speak out more about their experiences with sexual abuse and assault from male trainers, promoters, and other wrestlers. Independent wrestler and former Pro-wrestling EVE Champion Sammii Jayne is the latest to come forward with a story of her own. She wrote: “When you are a trainer act … Read more
This upcoming season of Lucha Underground begins tonight. Last season ushered in the return of Black Lotus and the end of the Temple as we know it so it’s fitting when we return tonight we’re now in a new location that will change the series. LU has released this preview of tonight’s season premiere: “Lucha … Read more
Shazza McKenzie is speaking out about experiencing sexual assault after a promotion in Australia decided to name an upcoming tournament after the man who assaulted her. She shared her story on twitter saying, “This Friday (8-6-18), it was brought to my attention that a local wrestling promotion in Sydney was hosting a tournament in honour … Read more
This past weekend, June 9, World of STARDOM Champion Toni Storm put her title on the line against Kagetsu. Kagetsu emerged victorious in the main event of STARDOM’s Radiant Hall show in Yokohama, Japan. https://twitter.com/totaldivaseps/status/1005542038828408834 June 9 Yokohama?World of Stardom TitleKagetsu pinned Toni Storm to become the 10th World of Stardom champion.part 5 pic.twitter.com/zESBkhwVJo — We … Read more
Former WWE Superstar and Total Divas star Rosa Mendes is the latest guest on the Women’s Pro Wrestling Weekly podcast where she discusses her return to wrestling as a mother, her passion for the business, and talks of possibly returning to the WWE. Highlights of the interview below, courtesy of AfterBuzz TV. Being passionate about … Read more
As it was reported over the weekend, NXT Superstar Zeda (real name Julia Ho) was released from the WWE. Despite this, the Mae Young Classic competitor is looking to continue her wrestling career: pic.twitter.com/EmuApv6HTG — Zeda Zhang (@TheZedaZhang) June 2, 2018 Wrestling world, you guys are the sweetest. Thank you and I’ll make sure to … Read more
It’s been one year this month since GLOW embraced us with its presence on Netflix. GLOW is a show based off of the 1980’s promotion of the same name, Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. The show was met with stellar ratings and a positive reaction. With season two slated to debut on Netflix on June 29th, … Read more
In less than two weeks, Ring of Honor will be heading to Texas for back to back shows on Friday, June 15th and Saturday, June 16th. Ahead of those two events, a Women of Honor match has been announced for each night of action. Participating on these events are current staples of the WOH division … Read more
RISE Wrestling’s weekly show continues this week with a main event for the ages. This week’s RISE – Ascent features IWC Women’s Champion Britt Baker taking on the Undeniable Tessa Blanchard. https://twitter.com/RISEdtwa/status/1003663353330520064 Also on tap is the debut of The Killer Death Machines, Nevaeh and Jesscika Havok. Nevaeh takes on Tasha Steelz. The Bones of Contention, always at … Read more
This past weekend, June 3, 2018, the Goddessess of STARDOM Championships were on the line. The defenders Kagetsu and Hana Kimura took on Mayu Iwatani and Saki Kashima. The team of Iwatani and Kashima proved to be tough competition for Kagetsu and Hana Kimura as Iwatani and Kashima ended the duo’s 347 day reign. June 3 Sapporo?Goddesses … Read more
Former Impact Wrestling Knockout and Mae Young Classic competitor is the latest guest on the Women’s Pro Wrestling Weekly podcast where she discusses her experience at the Mae Young Classic, her heritage, experiencing racial bias as a pro wrestler and more. Highlights of the interview below, courtesy of AfterBuzz TV. Life after the Mae Young … Read more
Congratulations are in order for one half of Lucha Underground, and current Impact stars, Worldwide Underground power couple Taya and Johnny Mundo, aka Johnny Impact or John Morrison. The two wrestlers tied the knot on Friday, June 1, 2018 after being engaged for about a year. And they lived happily ever after…. ??? pic.twitter.com/sjcZfuDXtH — … Read more