In effort to grow pro wrestling in Botswana, commercialization efforts begin
In an effort to grow that industry, the Botswana Wrestling Federation is finding new and innovative ways to commercialize pro wrestling in the country. Their first effort to commercialize the sport and pump funds into the industry hit stores in Gaborone, Botswana on July 5th in the form of a bottled water.
REW Pakistan champion resigns title and joins Pakistani army
In a post shared to their Instagram page, Revolution Eastern Wrestling has announced that their Ring of Slam World Heavyweight Champion Noom will be vacating his title.
Totally Arctic Wrestling releases new YouTube video with first match of 2021
Totally Arctic Wrestling released their first match of 2021 over the weekend as part of the first episode of the company’s new summer YouTube series, Saturday Night Skoden.
Video: World Wrestling Congo training session exhibition bout
Aside from the big visit from Shaolin, the WWC has also provided us with some exclusive footage of a training session bout that took place between Dix-Francs and WWC wrestler, Rey Diable.
South India’s Rancor Fighters releases first match in new YouTube special
Rancor Fighters, based in Kerala, India has released their first match. The match release comes as part of the build up to the new company’s first event, Desert Storm.
Mighty Man seeks royal blessings prior to defending Nigerian national pro wrestling heavyweight title at Asagba’s championship
Before defending his title, Mighty Man’s only request is to attend the palace and receive royal blessings from the king of the place he hails from, HRM Obuenwe Johnson Ekpechi Ulu, The Eze-Emu of Emu Kingdom in Ndokwa West Local Government Area.
South Carolina indie plans wrestling legacies show featuring second generation wrestlers for July 11th
Next Sunday in Hanahan, South Carolina, Old School Championship Wrestling is planning to hold their second installment of a concept show that features (at least) second generation wrestlers that are carrying on the family legacy.
Ontario’s Backyard Pro launches third season
The third season of Toronto, Ontario’s Backyard Pro is here!
Two more international African pro wrestlers announced for Asagba of Asaba’s 97th birthday celebration wrestling event
WrestleMap can confirm that two more international African wrestling stars from outside of Nigeria will be traveling to Asaba, Delta State for the July 24th wrestling event to honor the Asagba of Asaba for his 97th birthday
Champion of Portugal’s CTW defends title twice in UK
Although national wrestling has not yet resumed its activity in Portugal, the CTW-Centro de Treinos de Wrestling Title was defended last Saturday at an event marking the return of British company Pro Wrestling Live to action!
The Wolf NDA, his friend Kirikou, and his nemesis Buffalo all confirmed for July 24th NPWF show for Asagba of Asaba
WrestleMap has learned today that The Wolf NDA, Kirikou and Buffalo will be traveling to Nigeria for the Asagba of Asaba’s 97th birthday celebration pro wrestling show.
Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation holds Press conference for the Asagba of Asaba pro wrestling championship of July 24th
Members of the Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation gathered in the royal palace in Asaba, Nigeria today to hold a press conference regarding July 24th’s wrestling event to honor the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Joseph Chike Edozien. The Council of chiefs of Asaba land in Delta state were already assembled in the palace as they had a meeting with Asagba before the timely press conference and award presentation.
Kerala Championship Wrestling becomes first company to hold pro wrestling events in South Indian state of Kerala
Pro wrestling’s expansion into South India is a really awesome sight to see.
Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation president issues statement regarding newly announced July NPWF event
We are here today to celebrate a Royal Icon, a first class Monach and an elder statesman of the nation, one of the living African Academic Legends of our time, in a professional wrestling way.
Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation announces plans for July show to honor Nigerian king’s 97th birthday
His Royal Majesty Asagba (Prof.) Joseph Choke Edozien, CFR, JP, the Asagba of Asaba land, has shown sincere appreciation to the management of the Nigeria Professional Wrestling Federation (NPWF) for deeming it fit to honour him with the National Grand Patron of the Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation and also to hold a Championship in his name, in commemoration of his 97th birthday ceremony on July 28th. The wrestling event to honor the king will take place on July 24th.
Sweden’s Freedom Pro set to return to action in perhaps the coolest looking wrestling arena in the world
On July 17th and 18th, Sweden’s Freedom Pro will be returning to the ring for the first time since March 2020.
New title belt coming to Thailand
Thailand’s SETUP Pro Wrestling unveiled a beautiful new title belt on their Twitter account today.
Pro wrestling action returns to Pakistan
The Pro Wrestling Federation of Pakistan appears to be the first company in the South Asian country that has had the opportunity to return to the ring.
Mock wrestling World Cup tournament
Friend of WrestleMap DJ Jarka recently compiled a mock pro wrestling World Cup style tournament.
Hungarian Championship Wrestling returns to performing in front of a live audience
After a forced break due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Hungarian Championship Wrestling is back in front of a live audience for the first time in nearly a year on June 26th.
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