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In a recent interview with SI.com, NJPWs Tama Tonga discusses a number of different topics. Among those were the current climate and the treatment of wrestling promotions in North America in comparison to Japan. Tonga discussed how the countries decision takes into consideration all involved. As a former US Air Force veteran, Tonga has traveled back and forth from country to country to gauge the outlook from a different perspective. There is a different sense of unity in Japan…Here in America, the show must go on. Money needs to come in, so the wrestlers are still wrestling. New Japan stopped…

Big Japan Pro Wrestling listed on Twitter that they are canceling their upcoming tournament. BJW also shared that they will, in fact, be crowdfunding to ensure the promotions operations continue. COVID-19 has continued to leave several promotions all over the world seeking alternate methods to stay afloat, and Big Japan Pro Wrestling is no different. The tweet is nothing short of dire explaining Big Japan Pro Wrestling’s current situation. The promotion understands potential contributors to personal situations in the process. Readers can see the translated tweet below along with the original tweet. Dainippon Professional Wrestling has decided to postpone or…

In the following press release sent earlier today, (Major League Wrestling) announced MLW Will Stream AAA Lucha Fighter. The show typically airs weekly. However, this week the program will air on Major League Wrestling’s Facebook page. To read the release in its entirety please do so below. MEXICO —  Major League Wrestling (“MLW”) today announced that the league’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/majorleaguewrestling will stream AAA’s live LUCHA FIGHTER series this Saturday night at 9pm ET. MLW continues its collaboration with Mexico’s grandest Lucha Libre organization, AAA, as AAA presents the live Lucha Fighter quarterfinals event for free.   Lucha Fighter is a unique…

In a statement made today by WWE.com Joe Hennig aka Curtis Axel has officially been released by the company. WWE has come to terms on the release of Curtis Axel. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Axel’s adds to the growing list of talent the WWE has released recently. It was only a couple of weeks ago upon where the company announced a slew of releases. With a number of names being already announced a number more are speculated to also be included as well. Axel has been with WWE and its developmental promotions since 2007. He first…

In a press release sent out earlier today, Major League Wrestling announced that iNDEMAND signs distribution deal for MLW events on Pay-Per-View. The decision builds on the growing number of business transactions the company has been involved in recently.  To read the press release in its entirety please see below. New York – Major League Wrestling (“MLW”) today announced a new distribution partnership with iNDEMAND to distribute a slate of special events starting this May on pay-per-view via iNDEMAND. “iNDEMAND is a giant in the sports programming space and the perfect partner as the league continues to build its audience and distribution,” said MLW…

In a press release sent out yesterday, Major League Wrestling (MLW) signs a deal for MLW Fusion to appear on MBC. Below the company shared details as to the history of MBC. Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation airs programming to a vast audience. The corporation is noted for airing its programming in a dozen different languages. The press release appears in its entirety below. MLW signs deal for MLW FUSION to air on MBC Flagship series to broadcast on Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation New York – Major League Wrestling (“MLW”) today announced a television distribution agreement with MBC, the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation. The pact will see…

This week’s audio edition of the Pro Wrestling Post Podcast is with Faye Jackson. Episode 41 with Faye Jackson originally took place prior to The Collective taking place. With plans of a series of events taking place, the Plus Size Pam Grier shared her plans for Faye Jackson’s Grey Sweatpants Battle Royal. Despite the event, not taking place that wasn’t to say that her vision for the event can’t or won’t still take place. There was a great deal of commitment leading into the event from those booked to perform. Her show certainly has a certain age demographic in mind.…

As of Saturday, April 25th, AAA will begin to running empty arena shows. These shows will air for the following four consecutive Saturday’s airing at 9 PM Eastern. Each episode will air on either their Facebook page or YouTube. What is interesting to note is that they will not appear on AAA’s Twitch paid subscription channel. At the moment there hasn’t been a reason as to why that is maybe according to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Triple-A will also host the Lucha Fighter Tournament. This tournament will consist of twenty-eight competitors. Eight Women, Four Minis and Sixteen men will take…

WWE Hall of Fame announcer Howard Finkel passed away today at the age of 69. He recently suffered a stroke as reported by Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler. Lawler shared the news on a recent edition of his podcast. The King said Finkel had a number of health issues over the past few years as well. He announced the introduction of Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, and The Undertaker. An icon of ring announcing Howard Finkel is synonymous with a generation. A new generation of WWE fans became familiar with Finkel as part of the WWE Network’s Legend’s House series. WWE.com…

An AEW Double or Nothing UPDATE has just come out regarding the upcoming pay per view. In a series of Tweets, AEW made the announcement below regarding the event venue. To read the series of tweets readers can see them below. Also, please click the tweet sent out by @AEWrestling which highlights what fans can anticipate. UPDATE ON DOUBLE OR NOTHING AEW’s DOUBLE OR NOTHING event will be televised on pay-per-view is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT). Additional details related to DOUBLE OR NOTHING, which was initially scheduled to be held at the…