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CMLL has set a record that tops the previous one set by itself. In the midst of the ongoing battle between AEW and WWE, especially over the last few weeks, it’s easy to forget sometimes to forget about the other promotions doing well around the world. You could even argue that in terms of fanbase…
Steve Maclin has opened up about the events that led to him leaving TNA. There have been many departures from various wrestling promotions this year, and while some were just business, others were people asking for their releases due to creative differences with management and overall frustration. One such person was Steve Maclin, who had…
Former TNA Knockouts World Champion Masha Slamovich is now in MLW Having departed TNA at the end of last year, Masha Slamovich has made sporadic appearances in wrestling, most notably through two matches with Marvelous in Japan. This follows allegations of domestic violence issued last September by her former partner AKIRA. However, following the recent…
Will Ospreay says he advised his mother to rein it in when it came to her pre-match narration. At AEW All In: London, Kenny Omega met Will Ospreay for the third time on a major stage, and it was punctuated by a pair of entrances that showcased their respective journeys and still wanted to do….
Andy Quildan questions if it’s omission was the wrong call Similar to many other big international wrestling events, All-In saw various independent shows surround the weekend, with none bigger than RevPro’s 14th Anniversary show. Running at OVO Arena Wembley and featuring AEW regulars Daniel Garcia, Wheeler Yuta, and PAC, as well as the surprise names…
Malakai Black is the new PROGRESS Men’s Champion. On April 24, Aleister Black was named among the post-WrestleMania WWE talent cuts. Today, he made his first wrestling appearance since his release, returning home to a promotion that helped make his name. Taking place at the 02 Ritz in Manchester, Black wrestled PROGRESS Men’s Champion Cara…
The cause of Mustafa Ali’s injury woes following TNA Lockdown aren’t what many fans initially assumed. Mustafa Ali won the International Championship for the second time at Lockdown on August 23 at Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Illinois, defeating Jason Hotch inside a steel cage. However, it was later revealed that the new champion…
M By Elegance is the inaugural TNA Knockouts Television Champion after beating Jada Stone in the tournament final. TNA Hall of Famer Traci Brooks unveiled the championship on June 28 during the Countdown to Slammiversary pre-show at Agganis Arena in Boston. Brooks announced that a 16-woman tournament would begin four days later and confirmed that…
TNA held Lockdown on August 23 from Credit Union 1 Arena in Chicago, Illinois, with every match contested inside a steel cage. The Countdown to Lockdown pre-show produced two results, as Vincent and Dutch of The Righteous beat Rich Swann and BDE, and Trey Miguel defeated Special Agent Zero. AJ Francis opened the main card…
TNA Wrestling’s Rosemary is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines. The July 30 episode of TNA Impact was set to see Rosemary team with Allie to defend the Knockouts World Tag Team Championships against The Elegance Brand, but Rosemary never appeared for the match. Allie searched the arena for her partner but could…