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GCW announced via Twitter that they are starting the return of live shows again on June 20th. Game Changer Wrestling presents The Wrld on GCW Part 2 will broadcast live from White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. The indie wrestling promotion has also come forward with details regarding COVID-19 prevention. This event marks GCW’s first show in the Hoosier State. White River State Park is a 250-acre park in downtown Indianapolis. GCW will reduce ringside seating by 50% with staggered seating to allow proper social distancing. Groups of 5 or fewer can sit together if they purchased tickets together.…

The world of professional wrestling lost another star when Danny Havoc passed away on the 31st of May. Havoc, real name Grant Berkland, was best known for his work with Game Changer Wrestling and Combat Zone Wrestling. He died just 12 days after his 34th birthday. Rest in Peace, Danny Havoc as the wrestling world reacts to his death. https://twitter.com/GCWrestling_/status/1267254574122967040 “He was an inspiration to so many and a friend to all,” one of Havoc’s previous promotions tweeted. ” Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones. We can take small comfort in knowing the entire wrestling community…

Buckle Bomb – Is It Banned? Reports came out yesterday that WWE added the Buckle Bomb to the list of banned moves. The Powerbomb into the turnbuckles has made some in the company uneasy in recent years. In 2015, Sting suffered a career-ending neck injury after taking a Buckle Bomb from Seth Rollins. Also, Kairi Sane suffered a neck injury earlier this year after taking the move from Nia Jax. Dave Meltzer stated on Wrestling Observer Radio that it was likely this last injury that triggered the decision. Meltzer asked his co-host on WOR: “Remember the show a couple of…

The Wednesday Night Wars took an interesting turn this week when AEW Dynamite ended in a brawl between Chris Jericho and Mike Tyson. Earlier reports indicated Tyson had an interest in doing a pro wrestling match. The only question was who his opponent would be, and it seems we have our answer in Le Champion. In an interview for ESPN, Jericho gave some insight on how it came about and what might happen with Tyson in AEW. When asked about how the angle came about, Jericho had this to say: “As far as I’m concerned, I’ve been working with Mike for 10…

This morning, MLW uploaded the debut episode of new series “Pulp Fusion” to their YouTube channel. The MLW roster and production team have been producing this content remotely while flagship show Fusion is on hiatus. The series looks to give fans a unique, unfiltered view of what life is like for MLW wrestlers. Each week, Pulp Fusion will give MLW fans an inside look at what the roster is up to and continuations of rivalries, as well as hints as to what’s next for the company. “Pulp Fusion serves as the creative tissue that connects what happened to the league…

Things were looking nasty for The Young Bucks on last night’s episode of Dynamite. After their match with Matt Hardy against Private Party and Joey Janela, Butcher and Blade came out to rough up the brothers. Butcher and Blade managed to get the better of The Bucks until a black vintage pickup truck rolled into Daily’s Place. Out of the truck stepped Cash Wheeler and Dax Harwood, formerly The Revival in WWE, who ran to the ring as though they intended to help lay the beatdown. But instead, they sent Butcher and Blade packing before having a brief staredown with…

Welsh indie wrestler Sierra Loxton announced on Twitter and Instagram that she has been forced to retire from in-ring competition. While the 22-year-old was undergoing a procedure at her spinal clinic for an injury sustained last year, doctors discovered a second fracture. As a result of this fracture in her lower back, she will no longer be able to perform. Loxton had been quietly building a name for herself on the British pro wrestling scene for years. The Freaky Princess held the Celtic Crown Women’s Championship for just under a year with her home promotion, Dragon Pro Wrestling. She also…

The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued a ruling on Wednesday that would allow combat sports to return to the state. In the meeting, held over the phone, they ruled unanimously that combat sports events could resume in Nevada with enhanced health and safety protocols. As expected, the NSAC approved two UFC events as well as two events by Top Rope Boxing. The UFC events will go forward at the UFC Apex Center on May 30th and June 6th. The boxing events will be held at the MGM Grand on June 9th and 11th. “Throughout this process, we’ve been working hand…

One month after her WWE release, Deonna Purrazzo arrives in IMPACT. It is her first appearance in the promotion since 2016. The former NXT star appeared in a vignette explaining her new persona “The Virtuosa” and touting her technical skill. It looks as though she intends to highlight her crisp, methodical wrestling style with her new employers. WWE released Purrazzo from her contract in April of this year as part of their cost cutting measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She signed with the company in 2018 after a SHIMMER show on Wrestlemania weekend. “That was the day that Canyon…

The wrestling world is still in recovery following the death of Hana Kimura. The Stardom wrestler took her own life on May 23rd.  A torrent of online abuse following her appearance on reality series Terrace House lead to her suicide. Kimura’s death has opened a discussion on cyberbullying in her native Japan. In the days since the 22-year-old wrestler’s demise, other Terrace House residents have come forward with accounts of online harassment. The passing of Hana Kimura sparks discussion regarding cyberbullying. “I was told if I become famous or join ‘Terrace House,’ receiving slander was unavoidable and it’s the tax…