Malaysian government considering airing homegrown pro wrestling on national TV
…the Malaysian government is considering airing pro wrestling being produced in the country on national TV.
New documentary on Vietnam’s pro wrestling scene released
For the second time in the last few months, a documentary detailing the pro wrestling scene in Vietnam has been released by a news outlet in the country.
RTGA overcomes outside interference, battle royal, rainstorm and size disadvantage to emerge as Champion of Brazzaville
RTGA Du Pouvoir Lion went into this past weekend’s Departmental Championship in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo as the reigning Champion of Brazzaville. However, leaving the four day event as Champion of Brazzaville would be a far more difficult task.
Jokey is La Numero Uno at Italy’s first all female wrestling event
It was a big night for women’s pro wrestling in Italy. The so-called “women’s revolution” arrived in the Southern European country on Saturday, October 2nd as Italian Championship Wrestling held the first ever all women’s wrestling event in Italy, an event that we previewed late last week.
New video detailing incredible story of pro wrestler turned Nigerian king released
Following his career in the ring, Ladi was summoned by his family back home to ascend to the throne as king and serve as the Onidera of Idera.
Upcoming indie wrestling events for the week of September 27th, 2021
Upcoming indie wrestling events for the week of September 27, 2021 courtesy of Phil Stamper.
Italian Championship Wrestling to hold Italy’s first ever all women’s pro wrestling event
On October 2nd, pro wrestling history will be made in Italy as Italian Championship Wrestling will present La Numero 1 La Notte Delle Amazzoni, the first ever all-women’s wrestling event in Italy.
More details including poster, wrestlers and venue released for upcoming outdoor event in Himalayas by Nepal Ring Wrestling Association
More details are becoming available for the Nepal Ring Wrestling Association’s upcoming October 30th outdoor event in the midst of the Himalayas.
Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation celebrates 40th anniversary
Yesterday, September 27, 2021, marked the 40th anniversary of the Nigeria Pro Wrestling Federation!
Pakistan’s REW to receive support from federal government
The Tehreek-e-insaf federal government of Pakistan, the political party of Pakistan’s prime minister Imran Khan, has pledged to support REW.
Chief Onoja receives Kogi-born in Nigeria wrestler, Aliking “De Action Disaster”
His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Chief (Dr.) Edward Onoja, met with Kogi-born professional wrestler and current African TopClass Wrestling Stars (ATWS) Middleweight Champion and titleholder, “AliKing De Action Disaster” Attai Muhammed in his office in Lokoja, Kogi State in Nigeria on Tuesday.
Sports federation election: the danger of allowing 3rd term to serving presidents of national sports federations in Nigeria
Contrary to the Information coming out from the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, that there was a level playing ground for all contestants at the just concluded sports federation election, a stakeholder and Chairman of the Edo State Wrestling Association, Mr. Morris Atula, has debunked that claim.
Pro wrestling returning to Congo-Brazzaville as champion of Brazzaville will be decided in weekend long event
Good news for the wrestlers and wrestling fans in Republic of the Congo. Pro wrestling, or “catch” as they call it in the Congo, is set to resume in the country starting on Wednesday, September 29th with events running through the weekend and into early October, culminating on Saturday, October 2nd. The event is know as the Departmental Championship and its outcome will have huge ramifications on the Congolese wrestling scene.
Quick notes on India’s Wrestle Square and Kerala Championship Wrestling
Some quick news tidbits from India, covering Wrestle Square and Kerala Championship Wrestling!
Upcoming indie wrestling events for the week of September 20, 2021
Upcoming indie wrestling events for the week of September 20, 2021, courtesy of Phil Stamper!
Rocket outlasts 63 other wrestlers to win 2021 Torneo Del Poder in Spain
Now that the weekend and the Arnold Sports Festival has passed, we can confirm that this year’s Torneo Del Poder was won by Rocket of White Wolf Wrestling!
Jibick Mua Kajinga becomes 2021 Grand Champion of Katanga catch fetiche with help from leopard skin and live birds
The final sees Jibick Mua Kajinga outlast Kalele Machine in a bout that saw each opponent continuously attempt to incapacitate the other with their mystical catch fetiche practices.
Garcia, Richards return to Empire State Wrestling
Two major returns will occur in one match. Fresh off being heavily featured on All-Elite Wrestling, ESW Heavyweight Champion "Red Death" Daniel Garcia will defend the title against former Impact Wrestling star Davey Richards
This new match on YouTube could be a good introduction to the catch fetiche style
Congo Canal 26 is an excellent resource for Congolese pro wrestling. The channel recently released a match between Assassin Du Ring and Zeboul that could serve as a great introduction to fans that haven’t seen much of Congolese pro wrestling or catch fetiche but want to give the style a try.
Massive multi-promotion 64 wrestler tournament announced for this weekend in Spain
The Arnold Sports Festival Europe is coming to Seville, Spain this Saturday, September 18th, and pro wrestling will be represented at the multi-sport event in a big way.
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