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  • • Shotzi Blackheart Would Be Open To WWE Return After Becoming Undeniable On The Independent Scene
    Shotzi Blackheart wants to have fun on the indies. Earlier this year, Shotzi Blackheart made her return to the independent scene after WWE elected against renewing her contract. Blackheart has used her time wisely, wrestling top names like Matt Cardona, Jordan Oliver, Megan Bayne, Priscilla Kelly, and Maki Itoh in GCW alone. Speaking with Saraya … The post Shotzi Blackheart Would Be Open To ...2025
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  • Andrade's First Booking Following WWE Departure Revealed
    • Andrade's First Booking Following WWE Departure Revealed
    Former WWE Speed Champion Andrade is heading to the independent scene....2025
  • • Parker Boudreaux Is Grateful For Early Opportunities With WWE And AEW, Wants To Work With Them Again In The Future
    Parker Boudreaux wants to return to WWE or AEW. Boudreaux’s story in the world of wrestling has been a wild one, as he now wrestles on the independent scene after kicking off his career with runs in both WWE and AEW. A good chunk of wrestlers grind on the independent scene before making it to … The post Parker Boudreaux Is Grateful For Early Opportunities With WWE And AEW, Wants To Wor...2025
  • • Parker Boudreaux Thinks Brock Lesnar Comparisons Were A Blessing And A Curse, ‘We’re So Different In So Many Ways’
    Parker Boudreaux comments on Brock Lesnar comparisons. Boudreaux was introduced to the majority of wrestling fans before he even debuted for WWE, as Paul Heyman co-signed him as the ‘Next Big Thing’, the former nickname of Brock Lesnar. Fast forward to 2025 where Boudreaux now wrestles on the independent scene after stints with both WWE … The post Parker Boudreaux Thinks Brock Le...2025
  • Shotzi Discusses Return To Indies For Former WWE Stars
    • Shotzi Discusses Return To Indies For Former WWE Stars
    Shotzi discussed the return of two of her close friends and fellow former WWE stars to the independent scene after they came to her aid at a GCW show....2025
  • • NXT Homecoming Quick Results
    WWE’s developmental territory that has essentially become a fully developed brand airs each week on Netflix internationally. The brand showcases a wealth of talent, some homegrown while others are the best internationally, from the independent scene or from existing partnerships with NOAH and TNA and will feature the NXT Championship, NXT Women’s Championship, NXT (Men’s) […] The post NXT Ho...2025

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Independent Scene injury and suspension

  • • Colby Corino Announces Emergency Surgery On Neck And Back
    Colby Corino requires emergency surgery on his neck and back. Corino has been an active member of the US independent scene in the past few years, competing for promotions such as NWA and GCW amongst others. However, Corino will now be on the shelf for an unclear amount of time. In a new set of … The post Colby Corino Announces Emergency Surgery On Neck And Back appeared first on Fightful | W...2025
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  • Enzo Amore Hints at TNA Slammiversary Appearance And He Might Be Coming With A Anoa’i Family Member
    • Enzo Amore Hints at TNA Slammiversary Appearance And He Might Be Coming With A Anoa’i Family Member
    Enzo Amore may have been one of WWE’s most polarizing figures, but that hasn’t stopped him from staying in the spotlight. Now going by “NZo” or “Real1” on the independent scene, the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion has been making waves — and it looks like those waves might be crashing straight into TNA Wrestling. In … Continue reading Enzo Amore Hints at TNA Slammiversary Appearance And He...2025
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  • • Cody Rhodes Says Kevin Owens Helped Him Curate His Opponent List After Leaving WWE
    When Cody Rhodes left WWE in 2016, he posted a list of names of those he wanted to wrestle while he was on the independent scene. The list became legendary and copied by others who wanted to make the towns on the independents. Speaking on What Do You Want To Talk About? Cody explained that Kevin Owens helped him curate the list. "I remember talking to you about the list, which is now kind of th...2025
  • • Chris Ridgeway Announces Neck Injury, Will Be Out For 'A While'
    Chris Ridgeway announces that he's suffered a neck injury. Originally announced for PROGRESS Chapter 181, as well as being a common face on the UK independent scene for promotions like RevPro and more, Ridgeway is now set for some time on the shelf due to injury. In a new social media post on June 24th, Ridgeway announced that he is dealing with a neck injury and that he will be out of action for ...2025
  • • Rich Swann Opens Up About Public Intoxication Arrest, Run-Ins With Neighbors; Speaks Candidly About TNA Departure
    Candid responses from Swann. Joining Konnan and Disco Inferno for a recording of K100 was Rich Swann. To start, Swann dove into his departure from TNA Wrestling in 2024. His run with the promotion came to an end following his arrest in the summer of that year. Swann would voluntarily enter a rehab program. He provided clarity on his contract situation with TNA and said his deal was coming up in De...2025
  • Gigi Dolin, Cora Jade reflect on WWE releases in videos promoting next moves
    • Gigi Dolin, Cora Jade reflect on WWE releases in videos promoting next moves
    @HellsFavoritePK In teasing her return as Priscilla Kelly, Dolin said getting cut from NXT felt like experiencing ‘a death’. Elayna Black reclaimed her story in a production entitled, ‘Dear Cora’. Two NXT talents WWE let go at the beginning of last month recently released new promo videos teasing their return to the independent scene. Both Elayna Black (who was Cora Jade during her four ye...2025
  • • Independent Wrestler Jayden Steele Arrested For Aggravated Assault With Weapon, Kidnapping & More Charges
    The arrest was posted by the Sheriff's Office's official Facebook page. Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office in Florida posted about the arrest of Jordan Williams, who wrestles on the independent scene as Jayden Steele. Williams was arrested on multiple felony charges such as aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, kidnap-false imprisonment, battery, and battery by strangulation. Here is the full p...2025
  • • Muhammad Hussan Discusses Return To The Ring In 2018, 'I Had No Intention Of Making A Comeback'
    Muhammad Hassan discusses his brief return to the ring. In 2018, Hassan shocked the world of wrestling by competing in three seperate matches for The Dynasty, an independent promotion in New York. This was a huge return for Hassan, who hadn't wrestled in 13 years at that point. In a new interview with Fightful's Sean Ross Sapp, Hassan recalled doing some interviews that led him back to the ring. "...2025
  • • MVP Went To John Laurinaitis And Said, 'Tell Me What The F-ck I Gotta Do To Get Hired' After Tryouts And Extra Work
    MVP worked for years on the independent scene and made appearances in TNA Wrestling before he was signed by WWE in 2005. MVP wrestled as Antonio Banks before developing the MVP character and bringing it to television. Speaking on his Marking Out podcast, MVP recalled how he got hired by WWE and developing the MVP character. "When I got hired by WWE, I invented MVP. As a matter of fact, I had a ...2025
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  • • Cora Jade Gives Statement On WWE Release, 'Elayna Black Is Back From The Dead, Bitches'
    On May 2nd, Cora Jade was part of multiple releases made by WWE. Jade had been regularly featured on NXT television since returning from injury in October 2024, teaming with Roxanne Perez and challenging for the NXT Women's Championship. She was also utilized by TNA Wrestling as part of the WWE-TNA partnership, challenging for the TNA Knockouts Championships. Jade posted the following statement r...2025
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Independent Scene lifestyle

  • • Shannon Moore Would Like To Help Those Struggling With Substance Use And Produce In Wrestling
    Shannon Moore has had stints with WCW, WWE, TNA Wrestling and various independent promotions throughout his career. Moore remains active in the ring, and works with wrestlers who have been battling substance abuse, helping them overcome their addictions. Big Bill has credited Moore for his road to sobriety. Speaking to Chris Jericho on Talk Is Jericho, Moore was asked if he's happy with where he...2025
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Timeline

  • 2025
    "Shotzi Blackheart Claims She Earned More in Two Days on Indies Than a Week in WWE"

  • 2024
    "Kylie Rae Announced As WWE ID Prospect"

  • 2023
    "Report: Brian Pillman Jr Departs AEW As Contract Expires"

  • 2019
    " WWE news, rumors: Dean Ambrose returns to Jon Moxley persona, Lio Rush responds to negative reports "

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Independent Scene trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Shotzi Blackheart Would Be Open To WWE Return After Becoming Undeniable On The Independent Scene
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  • • Drew McIntyre Reacts To Karrion Kross And Scarlett Leaving WWE
    Drew McIntyre has weighed in on the recent exit of Karrion Kross and Scarlett from WWE, offering both praise and perspective. Having gone through his own release from the company in 2014 before reinventing himself on the independent scene and returning in 2017, McIntyre knows firsthand what it takes to...2025
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  • • Misfits Boxing Light Heavyweight Champion Anthony Taylor To Receive WWE Tryout
    Anthony Taylor has been selected for a future WWE tryout. Since WWE launched their NIL program, they have been taking a different outlook on signing new talent to WWE. While the company continues to try sign free agents and up and coming pro wrestlers from the independent scene, the company has also found themselves welcoming … The post Misfits Boxing Light Heavyweight Champion Anthony Taylo...2025
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  • • Cody Rhodes Says He Doesn’t Look At AEW With Any Negativity Because He Got To Be Part Of WWE Again
    Cody Rhodes offers more insight into his AEW departure and WWE return. After leaving WWE in 2016, Cody Rhodes established himself as one of the top names on the independent scene, working with Bullet Club members The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson) and Kenny Omega. The success of All In led to the … The post Cody Rhodes Says He Doesn’t Look At AEW With Any Negativity Becaus...2025
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  • • Carlito Says WWE Exit ‘Is Not The End Of The World’
    Carlito says that his WWE exit is not the end of the world. At the beginning of June, the Judgment Day member would announce that WWE would not be renewing his WWE contract. Soon after, he would exit WWE and will be returning to the independent scene one again. While speaking to D-Von Dudley in … The post Carlito Says WWE Exit ‘Is Not The End Of The World’ appeared first on Fight...2025
  • • Mark Briscoe Reveals WWE’s 2015 Offer And ROH’s Winning Bid
    The Briscoe Brothers (Jay and Mark) were a top tag team in the independent scene, notably in Ring of Honor (ROH), where they remained loyal despite offers from WWE and TNA Wrestling. During a recent appearance on the “Busted Open Radio” podcast, Mark discussed their loyalty and revealed two instances when they nearly joined WWE. […] The post Mark Briscoe Reveals WWE’s 2015 ...2025
  • • Diego Hill Signs With MLW
    Diego Hill is Major League. At MLW Summer of the Beasts, Diego Hill officially signed with MLW. Hill lost to KUSHIDA in singles competition, but was offered a contract by Cesar Duran. Hill accepted the offer. JUST SIGNED @imdiegohill may have come up short vs. KUSHIDA, but he earned the veteran’s respect and a contract from MLW President @RealCesarDuran! Watch #MLWBeasts LIVE & FREE: https://t...2025
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  • The Ryback responds after Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes throw him under the bus
    • The Ryback responds after Kevin Owens and Cody Rhodes throw him under the bus
    WWE.com The ex-WWE Big Guy explains why Cody and KO have no clue what they’re talking about. During Kevin Owens’ interview on Cody Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About? podcast this week, they discussed the topic of pricing on the independent wrestling scene. When Cody worked the independents following his WWE run as Stardust, he said he always wanted to make sure the promoter got his mon...2025
  • • Shotzi Blackheart Pitched Having A Casket Match In WWE
    Shotzi Blackheart hosted WWE NXT Halloween Havoc multiple times and was involved in a number of gimmick matches, including WarGames and Money in the Bank. There was one match that Shotzi was hoping to compete in that never came to fruition. "I had been pitching to WWE to have a casket match since I started hosting Halloween Havoc and it never happened. No girl had ever done a casket match and I ...2025
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  • • Matt Cardona: When This Indie Run Ends, I Will Certainly Miss This Part Of My Career
    Matt Cardona discusses if he will miss this part of his career once it's over. In 2020, Matt Cardona was released from his WWE contract and since then, he has been a staple of the pro wrestling independent scene, mainly with promotions such as GCW. His run has drawn attention, as he has been also a staple in TNA, while making sporadic appearances for AEW in recent years also. While speaking to Dan...2025

Independent Scene stats and results

  • • Takumi Iroha vs. Amale, Three More Title Bouts, More Set for RCW Summer Fever
    The full card for RCW's "Summer Fever" event has been announced. In a press release, RCW confirmed the full card for their return to Barcelona of the event "Summer Fever". The show will be held at the Casinet d’Hostafrancs on July 5, 2025. The show will be headlined by Takumi Iroha defending her RCW Women's World Title against Amale. The press release announced that Zozaya will make his first titl...2025
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  • • Natalya: Kali Armstrong Is Someone I Really Wanted To Work With
    Kali Armstrong made history on the May 28th episode of WWE EVOLVE, becoming the first-ever EVOLVE Women's Champion. Armstrong was handed the title by Natalya, leading to a confrontation between the two and setting up an eventual match. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Natalya commented on working with Kali. "I love doing EVOLVE. It's something I asked Triple H if I could do. He reached out to the...2025
  • • Matt Cardona Threatens Shotzi Blackheart With 'Legal Action' Over Her Use Of Indy God And Death Match King Names
    Matt Cardona isn’t messing around with Shotzi Blackheart. Cardona has taken issue with Blackheart’s return to the independent scene, as she has frequently referred to herself as the ‘New Indy God’. In an effort to stop Blackheart from using the name, Cardona took to social media to remind the ‘Ballsy Badass’ that he has ‘Indy God’ and ‘Death Match King’ trademarked. Cardona even threatened to send...2025
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  • • Shotzi Blackheart Competes As Surprise Entrant In GCW Tournament Of Survival
    Shotzi Blackheart is reminding fans just who she is. Shotzi was the surprise entrant in GCW's annual Tournament of Survival event. Shotzi faced Matt Tremont and Jimmy Lloyd in a triple threat deathmatch. Tremont was victorious in the bout. SHOTZI BLACKHEART IS IN TOURNAMENT OF SURVIVAL@ShotziWWE #GCWToSX pic.twitter.com/M7DJmZPpeS — Tripping Balls (@IsThisWrestling) June 7, 2025 Shotzi ya se ac...2025
  • • 1 Called Manders vs. Zozaya for RCW Men’s World Title, Two More Title Bouts, More for RCW GascoMania
    The full card for RCW's "GascoMania" event has been announced. RCW confirmed with a press release the full card for their return to Barcelona with the event "March Madness". The show will be held at the Casinet d’Hostafrancs on June 13, 2025. The show will be headlined by Zozaya and 1 Called Manders going head-to-head for the RCW Men's World Championship. The press release announced that Basado L...2025
  • • Lucha Libre AAA Vacates Tag Team Championships
    AAA's tag team titles have been vacated. Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide announced that, as of March 19th, the AAA World Tag Team Championships are vacant due to a period of inactivity of 214 days. Raj Dhesi and Satnam Singh were the reigning champions. The announcement noted that the fate of the titles will be defined in future events by the Caravana Estelar. AAA anunció que los Títulos de Parejas de ...2025
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  • New power player makes her AEW Dynamite debut in Women’s Casino Gauntlet
    • 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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  • Karrion Kross Reveals He Co-Wrote His New Theme Song
    • Karrion Kross Reveals He Co-Wrote His New Theme Song
    Karrion Kross is truly a jack of all trades. The former WWE Superstar is quickly filling up his schedule across the independent scene alongside his wife, Scarlett. One of the new things about his presentation outside of WWE is brand new entrance music from NOWHERE2RUN. Kross took to social media this afternoon to talk about […] The post Karrion Kross Reveals He Co-Wrote His New Theme Song ap...2025
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  • • Cody Rhodes Says Kevin Owens Helped Him Curate His Opponent List After Leaving WWE
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  • • Shotzi Blackheart: "I Would Love If NWA Would Bring Me In & Book Me Against Nattie, Or Bloodsport, Bring Me In, Book Me Against Nattie"
    Blackheart speaks about her friendship with Natalya. Natalya was a supportive figure who was a constant throughout Shotzi Blackheart's time in WWE. Blackheart expanded on that while doing a Q&A for Podcast Heat Wrestling. Now that she's back on the independent scene and Natalya has competed outside of WWE several times in 2025, Shotzi expressed that she'd want NWA or GCW to book a match between he...2025
  • • Hornswoggle Says His Son Landon Will Begin Wrestling When He Turns 17
    Hornswoggle talks when his son will begin wrestling. Second generation pro wrestlers are not something that surprise wrestling fans, as over the years the industry as seen several major wrestling families like The Harts, The Rhodes and more. While speaking on Insight With Chris Van Vliet, Hornswoggle shared that his son will begin wrestling training with him when he turns 17. "He goes to our schoo...2025
  • • Muhammad Hussan Discusses Return To The Ring In 2018, 'I Had No Intention Of Making A Comeback'
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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
  • • Nick Wayne: I Feel Like I Matured A Lot Faster Than A Lot Of The Kids My Age Due To Wrestling
    Nick Wayne talks maturing in the world of pro wrestling. At the age of 16, Nick Wayne would be offered an AEW contract that would kick in once he turned 18 and finished high school. Since turning 18, Wayne has been a common face on AEW and ROH programming, but before that, he was a staple of the US independent scene as a teenager. While speaking on Close Up with Renee Paquette, Nick spoke about ma...2025
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  • • Kenzie Paige Calls Crockett Cup Title Match With Natalya And Gail Kim As Ref A Full-Circle Moment
    Kenzie Paige feels divine intervention may have been involved in her NWA Women's World Title match at the Crockett Cup with two legendary names. Kenzie Paige will next defend the NWA Women's World Championship against WWE Superstar Natalya on May 17, 2025, at NWA Crockett Cup. Legendary wrestler Gail Kim will also be the special guest referee for that match. Paige was a fan of both women growing ...2025
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  • • Jamie Senegal Says She Refused To Participate In 'Dark Side Of The Ring' Episode About Daffney
    Jamie Lynn Senegal refused to take part in her mother’s Dark Side Of The Ring episode. The popular VICE TV series in currently in the midst of its sixth season, which covers performers like Vader, ‘Superstar’ Billy Graham, and Billy Jack Haynes. On May 20, the Daffney episode of the show will air. With the teaser trailer currently out, Daffney’s daughter, Jamie Lynn Senegal, took to social media t...2025
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  • • Jey Uso Says His Son Wants To Wrestle, Jacob Fatu's Daughters Are Influenced By Tiffany Stratton And Naomi
    The Bloodline will continue forever. The wrestling community will often joke about the growing saga of The Bloodline, with many pointing out that a new member of the family will sign with WWE every month or so. With Hikuleo and Lance Anoa'i waiting in the wings in NXT and Zilla Fatu lurking on the independent scene, the future of The Bloodline is still bright. In addition to that, Jey Uso's son an...2025
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Top Independent Scene news

  • Shotzi Blackheart Claims She Earned More in Two Days on Indies Than a Week in WWE
    • 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
    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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  • • 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
    • 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
    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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  • • Karrion Kross Reveals He Co-Wrote His New Theme Song
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  • • Missa Kate On Wrestling Experienced Names On The Indies: It's Refreshing, I Want More Of It
    Missa Kate is having a ball on the indies. In 2025 alone, Kate has faced off against a number of prominent independent names like Blair Onyx, Maya World, Shazza McKenize, Allysin Kay, and Marti Belle. These matchups are coming at a pivotal point in Kate's wrestling journey, as 2024 was one of the best years of her entire career. In a new interview with Fightful, Kate talked about getting to wrestl...2025
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  • • Joey Janela Still Thinks His AEW Dark Match With Kenny Omega Is One Of The Best Gimmick Matches In AEW History
    Joey Janela still thinks highly of his Lights Out Match with Kenny Omega on the second episode of AEW Dark. Joey Janela recently responded to a post on X, calling the match one of the best in YouTube wrestling history. He states he stands by his belief that the bout is one of the best stipulation matches ever in the history of All Elite Wrestling. He also says he believes he could have had a gre...2025
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  • • Matt Cardona: When This Indie Run Ends, I Will Certainly Miss This Part Of My Career
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  • Rhino Admits His Crowd Reactions Don’t Match His Booking
    • 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
  • • MVP Says He Has A Year Or Two Left As An In-Ring Competitor, Wants To Do A Retirement Tour
    MVP is winding down his career. Since signing with AEW in 2024, MVP has remained active on the independent scene, competing in promotions like Northeast Wrestling and Coastal Championship Wrestling. The 51-year-old has been vocal about his career winding down in the past, but now, there could be a timetable for MVP's possible in-ring retirement. On the latest edition of his Marking Out podcast wit...2025
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  • • Shotzi Blackheart Open To Doing 10,000-Thumbtack Match Against Nick Gage, Feels She Owes It To Gage & Herself
    Blackheart reunited with Gage backstage at a GCW event. After her WWE contract was not renewed, Shotzi Blackheart's first match back on the independent scene was for Game Changer Wrestling. She entered the Tournament of Survival. While at the show, Blackheart ran into Nick Gage. While speaking to Podcast Heat Wrestling, Blackheart recalled a planned 10,000-thumbtack match she was going to do with ...2025
  • • Cora Jade (Elayna Black) Recalls Competing In Amateur Muay Thai Fight, Bonding With CM Punk Over Losing
    Before she was got in the ring as a wrestler, Cora Jade (Elayna Black on the independent scene) competed in a muay thai fight. Speaking to Ariel Helwani on The Ariel Helwani Show, Cora recalled her experience while discussing CM Punk competing in the UFC. "I did," Cora said when asked if she watched Punk in the UFC. "I was doing MMA at the time myself. It was right before I started wrestling tra...2025
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  • • Chris Masters On Possibly Signing With A Major Promotion: WWE Knows How To Reach Me, I’d Be Open To AEW As Well
    Chris Masters discusses a possible return to a major promotion. Since leaving WWE in 2011, Chris Masters has spent the majority of his time on the independent scene, competing for promotions like Preston City Wrestling, Big Time Wrestling, and Continental Wrestling Entertainment. After stints with the TNA and NWA, Masters would be open to wrestling for a major promotion once again, citing WWE and ...2025
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  • • Hornswoggle Says His Son Landon Will Begin Wrestling When He Turns 17
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Independent Scene rumors, scandals

  • • WWE Shop Adds AAA Star Microman Merchandise, Future Plans Teased?
    WWE has officially added merchandise for AAA standout Microman to the AAA section of the WWE Shop website. The move has already fueled speculation that the company could have future plans involving the popular mini luchador. Microman has also been active outside of AAA, making appearances across the independent scene, including GCW and MLW, where […]...2025
  • • Natalya’s ‘Nattie Neidhart’ Character Could Transform Her WWE Career — But Only If Done Right
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