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• WWE ID Talent Forced To Use New Ring Names On Independent Scene
WWE’s WWE ID program is reportedly introducing a major shift for its signed independent talent. According to a new report from BodySlam.net, wrestlers under WWE ID agreements are now expected to use their assigned WWE-approved ring names for all future independent appearances instead of the names they previously built their...2026
• Swerve Strickland: I Think Everybody’s Getting Contracts Before They Master Their Craft First And That’s Killing Their Growth

Swerve Strickland discusses how talent are getting contracts too early in their development, believing it is killing their growth. Strickland has been a part of WWE and AEW for the better part of the last decade of his professional wrestling career but prior to that, he was a staple of the US independent scene while … The post Swerve Strickland: I Think Everybody’s Getting Contracts Be...2026
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• Swerve Strickland Calls Out Modern Wrestlers Getting Contracts Before Mastering Their Craft

Swerve Strickland is calling out what he sees as one of wrestling’s biggest modern problems — wrestlers going viral and landing contracts before they’ve truly mastered the craft. While speaking on the Cruz Show, Strickland reflected on how different the wrestling business is today compared to when he was grinding through the independent scene trying to build his name from scratch. According to Swe...2026
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• WWE Urged To Sign Bloodline Family Member Amid Rapid Indie Rise

Momentum continues to build around Zilla Fatu as the independent standout gains more attention from wrestling veterans and fans alike. Now, former WWE star Matt Morgan has publicly pushed for WWE to bring Umaga’s son into the company sooner rather than later. Morgan recently posted on X praising Fatu’s recent development on the independent scene […] The post WWE Urged To Sign Bloodline...2026
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• WWE Star Addresses Losing Streak Since Return With Defiant Message

Matt Cardona is not giving up despite continuing his losing streak on SmackDown and growing criticism about how WWE has handled his return. After his previous WWE release, Cardona rebuilt his name on the independent scene and reinvented himself as one of the most talked-about wrestlers outside WWE. His success led many fans to push […] The post WWE Star Addresses Losing Streak Since Return W...2026
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• Zilla Fatu Says He Didn’t Believe In Himself As A Singles Name When Jacob Fatu Signed With WWE

Zilla Fatu recalls his tag team with Jacob Fatu. Before arriving to WWE in June 2024, the ‘Samoan Werewolf’ had a brief tag team run with Zilla Fatu on the independent scene. The majority of these matches took place in GCW. Speaking with Bootleg Kev for a new interview, Fatu recalled getting in contact with … The post Zilla Fatu Says He Didn’t Believe In Himself As A Single...2026
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• Hammerstone Announces He's No Longer Under Contract With TNA Wrestling
Hammerstone is excited for what's next. Hammerstone took to Twitter/X and announced that he was no longer under contract with TNA after he wrestled his last match for the company at their February tapings. He wrote that he was excited for the opportunities that came his way, and he was excited for what was next. Hammerstone previously signed with TNA in February 2024. I wrestled my last match for...2025
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• Eddie Kingston Wants To Get In The Ring With Mad Dog Connelly And Adam Priest
Eddie Kingston became one of the top independent wrestlers in the world before being signed by AEW during the pandemic. Kingston would continue to take independent bookings while signed with AEW. Speaking to Will Turner on Wrestling with the Narrative, Kingston was asked if he still keeps up with the independent scene. “I try to keep up with it because I do plan on going back to the independent...2025
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• Bryan Danielson Feels Nigel McGuinness Did Fantastic At AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam
Bryan Danielson reflects on facing Nigel McGuinness at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam. Over a decade after their last match, Bryan Danielson and Nigel McGuinness settled their rivalry on their terms with a match at AEW Dynamite: Grand Slam in Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York. Nigel had been away from singles competition for over a decade as well and Danielson was very complimentary of his great ...2024
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• Thunder Rosa Set For First Indie Appearance Since Return From Injury

Thunder Rosa is set for her return to the independent scene next month. The former AEW Women’s Champion has been announced for CineMania on February 4 in McAllen, Texas. Thunder Rosa had been sidelined with a back injury for more than a year. She recently made her AEW in-ring return, teaming with Abadon to defeat […] The post Thunder Rosa Set For First Indie Appearance Since Return From In...2024
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• Seth Rollins: Ricochet Is Overdue For A Shot At The World Title, I'd Love To Have The Match
WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins expresses his interest in facing Ricochet. Rollins and Ricochet are two of the most renowned in-ring competitors on the WWE roster. However, they have never clashed in a singles match. They have competed in multi-man matches, but they have yet to face each other one-on-one. Before they came to WWE, the two stars battled it out on the independent scene in...2023
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• LuFisto Details Issues With AEW, Clarifies Tweet
On July 27, LuFisto sent out a tweet that read, "It's cute how people blame booking for a bad women's division. Talent with too much power; talent denigrating each other; talent trash-talking potential employees so they never get in as soon as they walk in...It starts here. - The one you called FN French Canadian asshole." The tweet was sent in relation to the AEW women's division where discourse ...2023
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• Tommaso Ciampa: The Dream Match Is Me And Johnny Gargano Against Kevin Owens And Sami Zayn
Tommaso Ciampa has a dream match in mind. Tommaso Ciampa returned from a hip injury in June and has been embattled with The Miz and Bronson Reed ever since. Johnny Gargano has not been in the picture as he hasn't wrestled since May 15, but will forever be linked to Ciampa as they came up together on the independent scene and were partners and rivals in NXT. Speaking on Out of Character with Ryan...2023
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• Will Ospreay: I Probably Will Wrap Up Doing The Independents This Year
Will Ospreay says it's time for him to start being more sensible. Ospreay has dealt with a number of significant injuries over the years. Earlier in 2023, he was sidelined with a shoulder injury that forced him to miss WrestleMania weekend. He later stated that he doesn't know how long "this ride" will last, given his past injuries. At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door 2023, Ospreay defeated Kenny Omega ...2023
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• The Monster Factory Announce James Pasquale Has Passed Away
James Pasquale, better known as Jimmy the Jester on the independent scene has sadly passed away. The Monster Factory announced the sad news on social media. The New Jersey-based fighter is reported to have passed away after suffering serious injuries in a collision. The statement by the promotion read: James...2023

• Joey Janela Announces Wrestling Cruise After Jericho Rumors, Promises “WTF” Shows and Lucha Libre at Sea
With uncertainty surrounding Chris Jericho’s long-term wrestling future and questions lingering about how that could impact the future of the Jericho Cruise, another well-known name from the independent scene is stepping in with a new option for fans who enjoy mixing pro wrestling with vacation vibes. Former AEW standout and current GCW fixture Joey Janela […] The post Joey Janela Announces ...2026
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• Swerve Strickland: I Think Everybody’s Getting Contracts Before They Master Their Craft First And That’s Killing Their Growth
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• WWE Offers Tryouts To Five Indie Wrestlers – Details

WWE has offered tryouts to five wrestlers, and it is a big deal for the independent scene. Safire Reed was the first to share the news, posting about her WWE tryout offer on her social media pages. Shortly after, UK-based Hustle Wrestling Training posted on Instagram to confirm the full list of names. Along with […]...2026
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• WWE Invites Top European Indie Talent To Upcoming Tryouts
WWE appears to be casting a wide net across Europe, as several rising names from the independent scene have revealed they’ve received invitations to upcoming tryouts. Among those confirming the news is 19 year old Welsh standout Leon Cage, who shared that he’s been offered a spot following his recent...2026
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• CM Punk Reveals Surprising Choice For His Greatest Match Ever
CM Punk has reflected on his long career and singled out what he considers the very best match he has ever had, offering a surprising take compared to fan expectations. Although Punk built his name across the independent scene and Ring of Honor before arriving in WWE in 2005, his...2026
• Mance Warner On Possibly Signing With WWE Or AEW: I’m A Pro Wrestler, I Love All The Companies

Mance Warner is open to all options. Following their departure from TNA Wrestling in March, both Mance Warner and Steph De Lander are now free agents. The couple instantly hit the ground running on the independent scene, returning to GCW just days after the announcement. Speaking with Muscle Man Malcolm for a new interview, Warner … The post Mance Warner On Possibly Signing With WWE Or AEW: ...2026
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• Backstage News On Talks Within WWE About Signing Rising Independent Wrestling Star For NXT
WWE continues to scout fresh talent from the independent scene, and another rising name has reportedly landed on their radar. According to sources familiar with the situation, the company has shown interest in independent standout Conan Lycan. While it remains unclear whether a formal contract offer has been extended, there has reportedly been movement behind […] The post Backstage News On T...2026
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• Bear Bronson Praises AEW For Letting Him ‘Hit The Ground Running’ On The Indies Before His Deal Expired

Bear Bronson discusses his exit from AEW. June 2025 was a big turning point for Bear Bronson’s career, as he finished up with AEW and became a free agent. Bronson continued his grind on the independent scene until he signed with TNA later that year. Speaking with Fightful, Bronson first thanked Sean Ross Sapp for … The post Bear Bronson Praises AEW For Letting Him ‘Hit The Ground...2026
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• Killer Kross: Most People, They Have A Panic Attack When They Leave WWE, People Freak Out

Killer Kross discusses the reactions that WWE talent has when they are released from their contract. Last year, both Kross and Scarlett would exit WWE following their deals with the company expiring without negotiating a new deal, and have since returned to the independent scene in the United States, with Kross recently picking up multiple … The post Killer Kross: Most People, They Have A Pa...2026
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• AEW Must Sign This Talented Free Agent

There is a notable free agent available on the independent scene, and Tony Khan must bring her into AEW's thriving women's division....2026
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• New power player makes her AEW Dynamite debut in Women’s Casino Gauntlet

Max AEW’s first-ever Women’s Casino Gauntlet match only had seven entrants before Toni Storm won it with a roll-up and punched her ticket to a Women’s World title match next month at Grand Slam Australia. But one of those was a surprise who could be a big factor in the company’s women’s division for years to come. .@meganbayne is BACK in AEW and in the Women's Casino Gauntlet at #3!#AEWD...2025
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• Bryan Keith Talks Signing With AEW, Says He Put On A Texas Barnburner With Eddie Kingston
Bryan Keith is living the dream in AEW. In February 2024, Bryan Keith was signed to AEW after competing in a match with Eddie Kingston on AEW Collision. This signing was celebrated by many fans, as Keith was one of the hottest names on the independent scene at the time. Keith recently sat down with Will Washington and Aubrey Edwards on the AEW Unrestricted podcast for a new interview. In the chat,...2024
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• Mustafa Ali vs. Alex Shelley Announced For HOG Reckoning
House of Glory Wrestling has announced a dream match for HOG Wrestling. HOG confirmed that Mustafa Ali will face Alex Shelley in his debut at HOG Reckoning at NYC Arena in Jamaica, NY, on March 2. The post noted that this clash is a dream match that spans styles and eras. Mustafa Ali had been with WWE for the past several years until the company released him during a wave of cuts in September 2023...2024
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• Roderick Strong Returns To PWG At PWG TWENTY: Mystery Vortex
Roderick Strong returned to PWG at their 20th anniversary show. Pro Wrestling Guerrilla held PWG TWENTY: Mystery Vortex on August 13. The Mystery Vortex show featured a card where the matches and the talent involved were not announced in advance. Strong came to the ring and faced Michael Oku in a singles bout. The match marked Strong's first match in PWG since 2016. Strong previously left PWG afte...2023
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• Report: Brian Pillman Jr Departs AEW As Contract Expires
Brian Pillman Jr has reportedly left AEW. Mike Johnson of PWInsider reports that Brian Pillman Jr's contract with AEW has expired and he has left the company. He has been removed from the official roster page. Fightful has reached out to Pillman Jr for comment and confirmation. Pillman Jr hasn't wrestled for AEW since May 13 at AEW House Rules in Salem, Virginia, when he teamed with Brock Ander...2023
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• Gringo Loco: I'll Always Keep The Doors Open To WWE, But ROH And AEW Is Where I'm Trying To Be
Gringo Loco wants to be with Ring of Honor and AEW. Gringo Loco is one of the most buzzworthy competitors on the independent scene, and he often competes for GCW, among other promotions. In recent months, he has wrestled multiple times for ROH, starting with his debut on the April 20 episode of ROH TV. Speaking with Nick Hausman for Haus of Wrestling, Gringo Loco was asked whether he has any inter...2023
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• Bear Bronson: Gabby Forza’s Work Ethic Is Unlike Anybody I’ve Ever Met In My Life
Bear Bronson is happy to have Gabby Forza by his side. Since getting married in 2024, the couple has seen a surge of popularity in the world of wrestling. Bronson recently signed with TNA Wrestling after a monster run on the independent scene. Meanwhile, Forza has continued to dominate on that front, competing for promotions … The post Bear Bronson: Gabby Forza’s Work Ethic Is Unlike A...2026
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• Daniel Moody, Son Of Paul Bearer, Passes Away

Rest In Peace. Daniel Moody Passes Away Late Tuesday evening, it was revealed by Steve Stasiak of Book Pro Wrestlers that Daniel Moody, the last surviving son of the Moody family, has passed away. Daniel is the son of Paul Bearer, real name William Moody. Daniel had a wrestling stint on the independent scene where […] The post Daniel Moody, Son Of Paul Bearer, Passes Away appeared first on B...2026
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• Seth Rollins Nearly Signed With TNA Before WWE
While appearing on Club Shay Shay, Seth Rollins opened up about a pivotal moment early in his career — revealing just how close he came to signing with TNA Wrestling instead of WWE back in 2010. At the time, Rollins (then competing as Tyler Black on the independent scene) was aggressively pursuing opportunities, but wasn’t […]...2026
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• AEW & TNA Both Loom As Breakout Star’s Future Remains Unclear
KJ Orso remains on the open market following a career-defining year. Orso enjoyed a breakout 2025, highlighted by his long-awaited unmasking after spending several years portraying the Fuego Del Sol character. The reveal marked a major turning point, allowing Orso to showcase a new side of himself and gain renewed momentum across the independent scene. […] The post AEW & TNA Both Loom A...2026
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• Mike Raybeck (Maxx Justice) Passes Away
The city Raybeck was a part of plans to do a gesture in his honor. The California-based All Pro Wrestling promotion shared the news that Mike Raybeck, also known as Maxx Justice and/or Mike Diamond, passed away. Raybeck wrestled for eight years and his last documented match was in 2002 for Pro Wrestling NOAH. He had three matches for WWF in 1996. In 1998, he competed in a dark match for WCW. Bel...2025
• James Storm: Triple H Told Me I Wouldn't Be In NXT Long If I Stayed In 2015
James Storm had a brief run in NXT in 2015, wrestling two matches on television before leaving the territory. Storm returned to TNA at the start of 2016. Speaking on Wrestling Life with Ben Veal, Storm explained why he didn't sign with NXT. “Yeah, everybody thinks it’s because of the money and all of this whatever. I’m one of the guys, even Hunter [Triple H] told me, ‘Look, you won’t be here lo...2025
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• Tyler Breeze On His In-Ring Future: I'm Not Done, Where You See Me Next Is Just A Matter Of Time
Tyler Breeze shares his thoughts on his future. Breeze returned to the ring in 2023 after he took some time off following his WWE release in 2021. The former NXT Tag Team Champion has remained somewhat active on the independent scene. He has been working as a writer for NXT in recent months. Speaking with Monopoly Events' Jamal Niaz at For The Love of Wrestling 2025, Tyler Breeze was asked whethe...2025
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• Kalisto (Samuray del Sol) Recalls What Inspired Him To Keep Wrestling After WWE Release And Health Scare
Kalisto loves giving back. WWE released Kalisto, also known as Samuray del Sol, in April 2021, ending the former WWE United States Champion's memorable run with the company. He has continued to wrestle; in recent months, he has competed for various promotions on the independent scene. Speaking on Highspots' Virtual Gimmick Table, Kalisto was asked about having a special place in his heart for peop...2025
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• Matt Cardona: If My Music Hit At WWE Royal Rumble, The Place Would Explode
Matt Cardona has been one of the top names on the independent scene since his WWE release in 2020, competing in GCW, NWA, REVOLVER, MLW, and more. He's also made appearances on AEW and ROH TV, including challenging Chris Jericho for the ROH World Title at ROH Final Battle. With WWE Royal Rumble around the corner, Ariel Helwani asked Cardona on the MMA Hour about a potential return to WWE. “There...2025
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• Grayson Waller: WWE Is Very Big On Giving Back And Getting Involved With The Independent Scene
Grayson Waller reflects on his PWA return. On December 10, Waller ended his three year absence from Pro Wrestling Australia and faced Jimmy Townsend in a match at the promotion's Black Label Colosseum event. This appearance was praised by many fans, as Waller was able to elevate Jimmy Townsend, one of Australia's rising stars. While speaking with The West Sport for a new interview, Grayson Waller ...2025
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• Shotzi Blackheart Claims She Earned More in Two Days on Indies Than a Week in WWE

Shotzi Blackheart is proving she doesn’t need WWE to get paid—or go hard. Since her release last month, Blackheart has wasted no time jumping back into the independent scene, including ......2025
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• Report: Brian Pillman Jr Departs AEW As Contract Expires
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• Tony Schiavone Says AEW Has Signed Billie Starkz
Tony Schiavone says AEW has signed Billie Starkz. Starkz has become a breakout star on the independent scene. The 18-year old has wrestled for TJPW, GCW, Black Label Pro, and a number of other promotions. She has also wrestled on AEW Dark, and she made her AEW TV debut on AEW Battle of the Belts VI, where she unsuccessfully challenged Jade Cargill for the TBS Championship. Speaking on his What Ha...2023
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• Why Cody Rhodes Wants to Change Iconic Entrance Theme After Nearly a Decade

Cody Rhodes has used Kingdom by Downstait as his entrance theme for nearly a decade, from his time on the independent scene to AEW and now WWE. The song was ......2025
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• Komander Signs With All Elite Wrestling
Komander is All Elite. Tony Khan announced that Komander has officially signed with AEW. The announcement came after Komander's performance against Jay White on Wednesday's AEW Dynamite. White was victorious in the bout, and Komander has yet to win on AEW television, but his performances earned him a contract with the promotion. He's one of the most incredible athletes in wrestling, and after h...2023
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• Eric Bischoff Was 'Blown Away' By Will Ospreay's Match With Kenny Omega At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door
Eric Bischoff has high praise for the match between Kenny Omega and Will Ospreay from AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door. At AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door, Will Ospreay challenged Kenny Omega for the IWGP United States Heavyweight Championship. The rematch from NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 17 delivered a brutal, thrilling contest, and Ospreay emerged victorious. Speaking on 83 Weeks, Bischoff was asked to share his th...2023
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• Congrats to new dad Akira Tozawa!
Akira Tozawa’s Twitter And even more props to his wife, of course... we just don’t know the new mom’s name. Akira Tozawa was one of the first graduates of the Dragon Gate dojo, and went on to a successful career for that promotion in Japan and the United States. He had a notable run on the American independent scene in the first half of the 2010s, working with & against names like The Bris...2023
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• LuFisto Details Issues With AEW, Clarifies Tweet
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• Report: TNA Potentially Pulling Talent From Indie Matches Against AEW Stars

A new report suggests TNA Wrestling could be tightening restrictions on its roster, particularly when it comes to facing AEW talent on the independent scene. According to Fightful Select, Moose was recently pulled from Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s “Multiverse” event scheduled for WrestleMania weekend. While initial explanations pointed to a scheduling conflict, there’s more to … Continue readi...2026
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• Dani Mo: John Cena’s Surprise Appearance At Lodestone Had People In Tears

The appearance of Cena drew tears from the attendees. Towards the backend of 2025, WWE talent Bayley hosted a training camp for women’s wrestlers on the independent scene. To assist her, Bayley brought in the likes of Charlotte Flair, Lyra Valkyria, and others to help work with the independent talent. Another name who made a … The post Dani Mo: John Cena’s Surprise Appearance At ...2026
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• Dani Mo States That People Were Crying When John Cena Showed Up To Bayley’s Lodestone Training Camp

The appearance of Cena drew tears from the attendees. Towards the backend of 2025, WWE talent Bayley hosted a training camp for women’s wrestlers on the independent scene. To assist her, Bayley brought in the likes of Charlotte Flair, Lyra Valkyria, and others to help work with the independent talent. Another name who made a … The post Dani Mo States That People Were Crying When John C...2026
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• Joey Janela Announces Wrestling Cruise After Jericho Rumors, Promises “WTF” Shows and Lucha Libre at Sea
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• Frankie Kazarian Says He Knew John Cena Was a Star Long Before WWE Did
Frankie Kazarian recently reflected on his earliest days in professional wrestling, offering insight into why he always believed John Cena was destined for greatness. Long before Cena became a 17-time world champion and global WWE icon, he was grinding through the Southern California independent scene, training at Ultimate Pro Wrestling alongside future standouts like Samoa […] The post Fran...2026
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• Frankie Kazarian Says He Knew John Cena Was a Star Long Before WWE Did
Frankie Kazarian recently reflected on his earliest days in professional wrestling, offering insight into why he always believed John Cena was destined for greatness. Long before Cena became a 17-time world champion and global WWE icon, he was grinding through the Southern California independent scene, training at Ultimate Pro Wrestling alongside future standouts like Samoa […] The post Fran...2026
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• Rhino Admits His Crowd Reactions Don’t Match His Booking

Rhino has been a fixture in pro wrestling for decades, from ECW to WWE, TNA, and the independent scene. But even after all these years, he admits the love from ......2025
• Kevin Knight Says He's Also Signed A Deal With NJPW
Kevin Knight officially became All Elite on March 29 after facing Jay White on AEW Collision. Knight had become a regular in NJPW's junior heavyweight division, and stayed active in America on the independent scene. After signing with AEW, it was announced that Knight would be competing in NJPW's annual Best of Super Juniors Tournament. Speaking to Adrian Hernandez of Unlikely, Knight revealed t...2025
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• Jonathan Gresham Opening Octopus University, Classes Start In May
Jonathan Gresham is opening his school Octopus University. Classes start in May with Gresham training pure wrestling, lucha libre, ring psychology, in ring health and fitness, and more. Fans can contact [email protected] for more details. Let's get better together!-- pic.twitter.com/WnHDUg39Uy — Jonathan Gresham (@TheJonGresham) March 31, 2025 Gresham is currently a free agent and h...2025
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• Effy: WWE ID Is The Greatest Idea Ever, Hat's Off To Gabe Sapolsky For WWE EVOLVE
Effy says bravo. The WWE Independent Development (WWE ID) program has continued to evolve since it was introduced in 2024, and it has highlighted independent wrestlers like Zayda Steel and Marcus Mathers. WWE ID talent is also part of WWE EVOLVE, which premiered on March 5th. Speaking on his Weekend at EFFY's podcast, GCW World Champion Effy shared his thoughts on the WWE ID program. “You want to ...2025
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• WWE Star Finn Balor Felt NXT UK Had Negative Impact On Independent Scene

In a bit of a shocking statement, WWE star Finn Balor reveals his belief NXT UK had a negative impact overall on the UK independent wrestling scene...2026
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• WWE Evolve is official; will stream on Tubi Wednesday nights at 8

@WWE Throughout January, there were whispers about WWE reviving the Evolve brand they purchased back in 2020. Reports had as many questions as answers, like ones about where talent would come from — NIL signees? The new WWE ID program? Unsigned talent from the independent scene? But we recently heard that taping would start next Friday at the Performance Center in Orlando, so an official a...2025
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• Report: Corey Graves will not be appearing on tonight’s NXT

WWE.com Earlier today (Jan. 14), M.G0mez caught us up on what’s been going on with Corey Graves. The wrestler-turned-announcer showed up on NXT last Tuesday, one day after Pat McAfee returned to the Raw announce desk for the Netflix premiere. Ahead of their new partnership with the streaming giant, WWE confirmed some changes to their commentary teams. Graves, who had been working Raw befo...2025
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• Rikishi: Samson Fatu Sounds Like He Has A Little Bit Of Interest In Getting Into Wrestling
Rikishi discusses another member of the real-life Bloodline. The Bloodline has continued to grow throughout the past few years, as Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, and Jacob Fatu have all joined WWE. However, more members of the family are waiting in the pipeline. Zilla Fatu has commented on his interest in landing in WWE, and he is making a name for himself on the independent scene. Meanwhile, ...2025
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• Enzo Amore (Real1) Wants WWE To Acknowledge Him, Hopes To Get An Opportunity To Compete At The Highest Level
Enzo Amore wants recognition. Enzo Amore, also known as Real1, previously spent several years in WWE. He had a memorable run as part of a tag team with Big Cass and later won the WWE Cruiserweight Championship twice. He was released in 2018 amid allegations of sexual assault. The investigation into Amore was later dropped. Speaking with Wrestling Shoot Interviews, Enzo Amore was asked to comment o...2024
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• Report: El Hijo Del Vikingo Extends His Contract With AAA

El Hijo del Vikingo is reportedly set to stay with AAA. AAA Mega Champion El Hijo del Vikingo has become a breakout star in recent years. He has wrestled on multiple occasions for AEW and ROH, among other promotions on the independent scene. Despite some speculation that he could sign with AEW at some point, […] The post Report: El Hijo Del Vikingo Extends His Contract With AAA appeared firs...2024
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• Billie Starkz Reflects On Signing With AEW Before High School Graduation

Billie Starkz looks back on signing with AEW while she was still in high school. 18-year-old Billie Starkz was one of the most buzzworthy young stars on the independent scene when she made her AEW debut in December 2022. She started wrestling for the company on a regular basis. She also became a featured member […] The post Billie Starkz Reflects On Signing With AEW Before High School Gradua...2023
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• Shayna Baszler: People Try To Erase What Ronda Rousey Has Done Because They Don't Like Her Personally
Shayna Baszler thinks that Ronda Rousey is under-appreciated. Baszler and Rousey have been tethered together for the vast majority of their wrestling careers, despite having very different paths to WWE. Rousey came to the promotion following her success in the UFC, while Baszler worked her way through the independent scene after her MMA career. The two clashed in a big singles match at the SummerS...2023
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• Matt Cardona: I’d Argue That From All Of Those Re-Hires, Chelsea Green Has Been The Most Successful
Matt Cardona praises Chelsea Green's current run in WWE. Green made her return to the company during the 2023 Women's Royal Rumble match, shocking many fans in attendance and those watching at home. After being released from the company in April 2021, Green spent nearly two years competing in IMPACT Wrestling, Ring Of Honor, and on the independent scene. While appearing on the latest episode of Fi...2023
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• Karrion Kross Recalls Calling Out Batista, Would Be Honored To ‘Open That Door’

Karrion Kross looks back on the time he called out Batista. Before he signed with WWE in 2020, Killer Kross was a buzzworthy talent on the independent scene. At GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport 2, Kross defeated Nick Gage. He then raised some eyebrows after the bell, as he called out former WWE star Batista, who […] The post Karrion Kross Recalls Calling Out Batista, Would Be Honored To &...2023
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