Quick hits updates from the world of African pro wrestling
A handful of headlines and stories going on right now in the world of African pro wrestling!
Celebrity Global Wrestling Entertainment set to debut in Nigeria
Former Nigerian kickboxer and MMA talent, Lovethpatra White Ekufu, has joined the league of Nigerian professional wrestling promoters by establishing Celebrity Global Wrestling Entertainment in Lagos, Nigeria.
Stars on Parade 2024 Wrestling Championship In Nigeria to herald Governor Ododo’s 100 days in office in Kogi State
The championship, tagged ‘STARS ON PARADE 2024’, will parade wrestlers of international standard and repute from Nigeria, Congo DRC, Benin Republic, Mali, South Africa, Uganda and Cameroon and will provide the Kogi State born international wrestler the opportunity of defending his African Middle weight belt against The Black Tiger of Cameroon on his home soil of Lokoja, the Confluence State Capital.
De Hardman: tomorrow’s superstar of Nigeria today
Talented and lion-hearted De Hardman, the Pro Wrestling Africa (PWA) wrestler in the middle weight category, is a young wrestler of note who is fast earning himself a reputation for making life miserable for his numerous opponents around the Nigerian wrestling scene and beyond.
Pro-Wrestling Africa to honor Golden Boy Dr. Jim McDowell, WrestleMap founder, Ladi African Tiger, Morris Atula and others during the End of the Year Pro Wrestling Extravaganza in Lagos
Announcing this development, Secretary General of Pro Wrestling Africa Olusesan Olukoya noted that the awards, which will be broken up into two categories, will see seven persons receiving the Award of Excellence for Service to Humanity.
Pro Wrestling Africa to hold an End of the Year Pro Wrestling Extravaganza in Lagos on Christmas Eve
Announced to compete so far are 6.5, Black Heritage, De Hardman, Eagle De Great Nail, Jimmy Palm Jr., Alexandra The Queen, De Blaze, and in the main event, USA Bing and Mr. Sharpman will compete to become the first ever Pro Wrestling Africa Light Heavyweight Champion!
Scans of Nigerian and African wrestling magazines and historic show posters
Recently, I received a package from Nigeria that I was really looking forward to. Inside was an award that is very special to me. But along with that award were some important pieces of memorabilia. This memorabilia included wrestling newspapers covering the local scene in Nigeria, show posters and programs from several events.
A look at young Nigerian pro Hardman ahead of his Pro Wrestling Africa debut set for Christmas Eve
The young and talented Tochukwu Johnson, Hardman’s real name, is a great Nigerian skillful grappler who has plans to reign supreme in the world of Nigerian, African and even world professional wrestling among the meanest, toughest and the roughest in the industry.
Nigeria’s Mr. Sharpman Sets Eyes on African Light Heavyweight Title
Set to present the belt to the governor of his home state, Senator Hope Odidika Uzodinma if he wins.
Pro Wrestling African plans Christmas Eve bash in Lagos
‘’Christmas Eve Wrestling Extravaganza will showcase our best talents’’ – Olukoya
Osun State to host NPWF pro wrestling event in December 2023
Set to immortalize former world light heavy weight champion Mike Bamidele
African Wrestling Organization Light Heavyweight Champion De Executioner looking to defend title against South African star
“De Executioner is a world market to be supported” – Amb. Obih
Power Vic eyes Nigerian Security, Peace and Unity trophy
The 42nd Anniversary of the federation, when the championship will be held, promises to feature the best Nigerian and international talents at the Rojenny International Stadium, Oba, Anambra State, Nigeria on Sunday 8th October, 2023.
Buffalo wins Pro Wrestling Africa Superheavyweight Title, fans storm ring in celebration
Initial reports and feedback from those at the event have been great. One attendee referred to the card as “the greatest pro wrestling event to ever be held in Cameroon.”
“I am WWE in USA bound” - De Hardman of Nigeria
‘’I may not be the biggest Nigerian wrestler, but I am among the best ten.’’
Africa's Top Pro Wrestling Champions-a look at the best of the best in Africa heading into 2023
Africa's pro wrestling scene is the most under-reported in the world. In this video, WrestleMap takes a look at some of the top pro wrestling champions currently on the continent, serving as an introduction to the fan looking to find some new and unique pro wrestling to check out.
Interview with King Kizzy, Nigeria born wrestler now competing on the American indie scene
Not known back home in Nigeria, the most populated country in Africa and the 4th in the world after India, China and the United States, King Kizzy, whose real name is Kizzy Uzoma, is a Nigerian wrestler based in Dallas, Texas, USA. He breezed into the US in 2006 and made his pro wrestling debut in 2021 and since then, he has been causing sleepless nights for the Texas Cowboy wrestlers both as a singles competitor and on the tag team level.
Nigeria’s Gold Wrestling Association set for Valentine’s Day bash in the ring
Valentine Wrestling Championship 2023 will promote community peace for the coming election – High Chief John Uche
Magnum McLaren, a Canadian Heavyweight Champion who is a third generation talent, eyes Africa
Though Magnum is a teenage third generation pro wrestler, the charismatic young star has traveled across Canada, his country, the USA and Mexico where he has had much success.