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• WWE Eyeing Indie Wrestler Endorsed By Matt Cardona — Report

WWE could soon add a new name to its roster, as reports say rising indie wrestler Conan Lycan has caught their interest. Moreover, Matt Cardona, who himself made his name in the indie scene and got back to WWE, has offered his support for Lycan. Lycan has the kind of strong and unique look WWE […] The post WWE Eyeing Indie Wrestler Endorsed By Matt Cardona — Report appeared first on Wrestlez...2026
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• Report – WWE Interested In This Indie Wrestler

WWE continues to scout independent talent, and another name has reportedly caught their attention. According to a report from Fightful Select, sources familiar with the situation say WWE has shown interest in independent wrestler Conan Lycan. While there’s no word yet on whether an official offer has been made, discussions about a potential meeting with […]...2026
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• Indie Wrestler Stabbed By Crazy Fan At Recent Event

Reports have emerged about an alleged stabbing incident involving an indie wrestler this past weekend. Cultaholic Wrestling reports that Krule, popularly known as Mads Krule Krügger, was allegedly stabbed by an individual at Ruthless Pro Wrestling’s OMEGA event on Saturday, March 28. Krule competed in the show’s main event, a Last Man Standing match against […] The post Indie Wre...2026
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• Backstage Report On European Indie Wrestler Ricky Sosa Signing With TNA

Ricky Sosa signed with TNA last Friday during their Sacrifice pay-per-view....2026
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• Maxxine Dupri Wants To See More Wrestlers On ‘The Traitors’

Maxxine Dupri wants to see more wrestlers on The Traitors. The hit reality competition show has featured wrestlers in the past, with Nikki Bella starring on the third season back in 2025. Additionally, indie wrestler Simone Williams starred on the second season of The Traitors Australia in 2023. Speaking with WEEI 93.7FM, Maxxine Dupri pushed … The post Maxxine Dupri Wants To See More Wrestl...2026
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• Indie Wrestler Admits To Lying About Speaking Out, Now Says She Is Victim Of Witchcraft

An independent wrestler has admitted to lying that she was assaulted by a male professional wrestler during the ‘Speaking Out’ movement. On Facebook, Charlie Pierce admitted that she lied when she made her claims in 2020, but now says she is the victim of witchcraft by those she falsely accused. The 2020 Speaking Out movement […]...2026

• Janela, GCW owner defend Sabu’s last match after interview controversy

Joey Janela’s Instagram The interview was conducted days after the match but wasn’t published until after the ECW legend’s death over the weekend at age 60. Just weeks before his death this past weekend, ECW legend Sabu wrestled Joey Janela in a hardcore match at Janela’s annual WrestleMania week event for Game Changer Wrestling. In the days following the match, Janela did an interview wit...2025
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• Joey Janela Recounts How Sabu's Retirement Match Almost Didn't Happen, Defends The Match Going On
Sabu entered the ring for one final time at Joey Janela's Spring Break 9 on April 18th in a no-ropes barbed wire bout against Janela. The bout was billed as Sabu's retirement match, and it was his first match since 2021. Sabu unfortunately passed on May 11th. Speaking to Phil Schneider of Yahoo's The Uncrowned, Joey Janela recounted the events leading up to the bout and how it nearly didn't happ...2025
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• WWE shouldn’t wait too long to run this program

WWE.com Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. It’s a shorter week, so let’s knock out a few outstanding rumors. February 6, 2021 Speaking of, they also say Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar is on the table for a future WrestleMania match with the Paul Heyman connection. That was the main event o...2024
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• This idea doesn’t work in professional wrestling

AEW’s YouTube Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. January 22, 2024 For what it’s worth, Dave Meltzer wrote in The Daily Update that Seth Rollins “has to make a decision.” He’ll likely address what he’s doing for his knee on Raw. He discussed it on Raw and said he wou...2024
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• Triple H’s mouth has gotten him in trouble

WWE’s YouTube Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. November 6, 2023 BWE claims CM Punk was “recently scheduled for a call with few board members” and there’s a feeling backstage that he will return to WWE. He did. (1/1) They also say there were discussions for John Cen...2024
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• TNA's Nic Nemeth Jokes About Taking Over All This Injured Indie Star's Bookings

Nic Nemeth has been on quite a roll since his departure from WWE, and he is set to be even busier due to an indie wrestler and former WWE star's injury....2024
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• WWE 2K24 review: Building off the past for a refined present

The champ stays the champ. WWE 2K20 was the best thing to happen to this series. While that sounds counterproductive in some circles and insane in others, facts are stubborn things. That game and its reception gave developer Virtual Concepts and publisher 2K the chance to do something other annual franchises only dream about: take a break and rebuild. 2K20 stumbled and tripped at the finish line ...2024
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• Rumor Roundup: WrestleMania matches, Giulia, WWE injury, TNA meeting, more!

WWE.com Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around the pro wrest...2024
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• Keith Lee finally gets something interesting to do in AEW

AEW Collision Dynamite airs tonight (Nov. 8) with a live show from Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. This is the sixth episode of Dynamite during the seven week build towards Full Gear, which takes place on November 18. Keith Lee finally gets something interesting to do Samoa Joe is now the longest reigning ROH World TV champion of all-time, but he’ll face his toughest challenge yet when he...2023
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• AEW World Champion MJF has to make a really tough choice

AEW Collision Dynamite airs tonight (Nov. 1) with a live show from KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. This is the fifth episode of Dynamite during the seven week build towards Full Gear, which takes place on November 18. MJF has to make a really tough choice AEW World Champion MJF is wrestling tonight in an 8-man tag team match against Bullet Club Gold (Jay White, The Gunns, Juice Ro...2023
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• Indie Wrestler Myung-Jae Lee Says AEW's Daniel Garcia Once Made Him 'Literally Pass Out'

Indie wrestler Myung-Jae Lee shared an incident, where he, Daniel Garcia, and two others were at a restaurant, and the AEW star almost choked him out....2023
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• WWE Eyeing Indie Wrestler Endorsed By Matt Cardona — Report
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• WWE Signs Rising Indie Wrestler Jimmy House Through WWE ID Program

Jimmy House has officially landed on WWE’s radar. House was presented with a WWE ID contract during the Rhodes Wrestling Academy: Rhodes Cup event. The moment took place after House ......2026
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• WWE Keeping Close Eye On PROGRESS Wrestling Standout Rhio
PROGRESS Wrestling standout Rhio is again on WWE’s radar after recent tryouts and extra work on RAW. The British indie wrestler took part in WWE’s UK tryouts last year and appeared backstage for the company, which increased speculation about a possible signing. However, she has not signed a WWE contract yet, despite strong internal support. […]...2026
• Former WWE star offers support for indie wrestler detained by ICE

Gangrel has called on his social media followers to help a female independent wrestler detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The former WWE star shared a GoFundMe page on his Facebook account that was set up to cover legal costs for Nicolth Hernandez-Lucero, who wrestled in Florida with her sister Tiffany as […]...2026
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• TNA Interested In Signing Top Indie Wrestler — Report

TNA Wrestling is looking to rebuild its roster in 2026. In recent months, TNA has seen many members of its roster’s contracts expire. In recent weeks, they have lost The Rascalz, Jake Something, and former Knockouts Tag Team Champions, The IInspiration, to free agency. But with the company now on AMC, they are looking to […] The post TNA Interested In Signing Top Indie Wrestler — Repor...2026
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• Joey Janela Recounts How Sabu's Retirement Match Almost Didn't Happen, Defends The Match Going On
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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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• Zilla Fatu ‘not medically cleared to compete,’ misses back-to-back shows

@Zillafatu Zilla Fatu assures fans he’s prioritizing his health and plans to return stronger after missing consecutive House of Glory events. For the second week in a row, Zilla Fatu missed a House of Glory event. On Saturday, Fatu was scheduled to face Rhyno at HOG’s Final Warning at the NYC Arena in Queens, NY. But a few hours before bell time, HOG announced on X that Fatu was not cleare...2025
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• HollyHood Haley J Is Currently A Free Agent, NWA Pays Tribute To Jax Dane
During a recent appearance on “The Two Man Power Trip of Wrestling” podcast, indie wrestler HollyHood Haley J revealed that she’s currently a free agent. She said, “I’m not officially contracted anywhere. But I would definitely say that’s by choice [laughs]. But yeah, not officially contracted anywhere just yet. I’m going there as long as […] The post HollyHood Haley ...2025
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• Indie Wrestler Gets Front Tooth Punched Out During Match

Gabby Forza‘s chase for a title has resulted in a lost tooth. Last Saturday, rising independent wrestling star Gabby Forza challenged Channing Thomas for the Limitless World Title at Limitless Wrestling’s Beerly Legal event in Portland, Maine. Amidst the action, however, Thomas seemingly punched Forza so hard that a tooth came flying out. Forza later […] The post Indie Wrestler G...2025
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• Matt Cardona: I Keep Evolving, I Wanna Come Back With A Different Coat Of Paint
Matt Cardona is several characters wrapped into one. He's been an Edge Head and an underdog, an Intercontinental Champion and an Indie God. Matt Cardona's character, even from his very first matches in WWECW, has evolved tremendously over the years. It's featured a variety of tweaks and twerks, edits and additions. That evolution, Cardona says, is the key to his character getting over, and staying...2025
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• Indie Wrestler Collapses At Live Event Last Night, Passes Away
Independent wrestler Artist Artest collapsed at an XVW event on Saturday night, which resulted in the show being stopped. The promotion later took to Facebook to announce that Artest has sadly passed away. Artest, whose real name is Graham Michael, was rushed to the hospital but did not survive. You can check out the official […] The post Indie Wrestler Collapses At Live Event Last Night, Pa...2025
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• The Full Fightful Awards 2023 Winners List
The second-ever Fightful Awards were held on January 31. Fightful held a subscriber-nominated and voted award show, voted on by thousands of fans. All winners are provided physical awards upon acceptance. You can see the 2022 winners at this link. Indie Awards Indie Act Of The Year: Matt Cardona & Steph De Lander .@TheMattCardona and @stephdelander accept their Fightful Award for Indie Act Of T...2024
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• Rampage spoilers for Mar. 31: Live crowd boos babyface, Takeshita, Juice, more!
AEW on YouTube AEW rolled into Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Missouri, for yesterday’s episode of Dynamite, where they also taped tomorrow night’s (Mar. 31) episode of Rampage. AEW has advertised several matches for the card on Friday night. Let’s see how the results panned out, courtesy of spoilers from F4WOnline and Wrestling Observer Radio: Sammy Guevara defeated Konosuke Takeshita in a...2023
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• Identity of Masked Man Tossed Into Steel Steps by Brock Lesnar on WWE RAW

Brock Lesnar’s destruction on WWE RAW didn’t just make for a wild segment — it also gave one indie wrestler a moment he won’t forget anytime soon. Following the March ......2026
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• Identity of Woman Flirting with Andrade on AEW Collision Revealed

Andrade’s now-famous ringside flirting moments just added another chapter — and this time the mystery fan turned out to be another recognizable indie wrestler. During the March 14, 2026 edition ......2026
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• WWE Signs Rising Indie Wrestler Jimmy House Through WWE ID Program
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• Update Provided On Nicolth Hernandez-Lucero Following ICE Detaining

We have an update. Nicolth Hernandez-Lucero Update About two weeks go, indie wrestler Nicolth Hernandez-Lucero was detained by ICE while driving home. Her husband was on the phone with her while the altercation went down and recorded the whole thing, the followed up by setting up a gofundme to help her out. AEW’s Kris Statlander […] The post Update Provided On Nicolth Hernandez-Lucero Follow...2026
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• Indie Wrestler Nicolth Hernandez-Lucero Detained By ICE, Family Sets Up Fundraiser

Independent wrestler Nicolth Hernandez-Lucero was detained by ICE several weeks ago, with her husband setting up a GoFundMe fundraiser for her legal battle...2026
• Ex-WWE Star Shares GoFundMe To Support Indie Wrestler Detained By ICE
According to NBC Miami, indie wrestler Nicolth Hernandez-Lucero was taken into custody by immigration agents during a traffic stop in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, February 11th, and she has remained in detention ever since. Hernandez-Lucero was trained by pro wrestling legend Gangrel, who shared a link to a GoFundMe campaign set up by her husband, […]...2026
• Indie Wrestler Lars Luger and Mother Killed in Pleasanton Shooting, Suspect Arrested

California independent wrestler Evan Simonds, 28 — known on the indie scene as Lars Luger — was shot and killed inside a Pleasanton, California home this week. His mother, 67-year-old ......2026
• Florida Indie Wrestler Detained By ICE
Florida independent wrestler Lucero has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and her family has now gone public with their concerns. The 24-year-old performer, who was born in Colombia, has lived in the United States since she was 15. Her attorney says she entered the country legally and has been actively going […] The post Florida Indie Wrestler Detained By ICE a...2026
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• Florida Indie Wrestler Lucero Detained by ICE Despite Pending Asylum Case

Florida independent wrestling talent Lucero is facing a real-life battle after being detained by ICE, and her family is now speaking out. The 24-year-old wrestler, originally from Colombia, has lived ......2026
• Indie Wrestler Fired After Wearing ICE Vest At Live Event
Real Canadian Wrestling (RCW) has released a wrestler and issued a public apology following controversy at its January 24 event in Edmonton. The incident stemmed from a vest worn during the show that featured the word “ICE,” which sparked immediate backlash online. Footage of the moment circulated quickly on social media, with many fans interpreting […] The post Indie Wrestler Fired After We...2026
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• Jimmy The Jester Passes Away At 34-Years-Old
We are very sad to report that Jimmy the Jester has passed away. The indie wrestler was only 34-years-old at the time of his passing. A multi-talented entertainer, Jimmy the ......2023
• Ex-WWE Star Lars Sullivan Gets Roasted for Trying to Put Down Indie Wrestler
Lars Sullivan was released by WWE back in 2021 after he informed the company that he was done with pro wrestling in general. He has not done much since his release, but ......2024
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• Shocking Video Shows Indie Wrestler Setting Himself on Fire in Crazy Spot
The world of professional wrestling is an ever-changing landscape, that has seen quite a lot of development over the course of several decades. That said, hardcore wrestling is still very ......2023
• Indie Wrestler Goes Viral After Shoving Needle Through His Opponent’s Exposed Junk
The professional wrestling world is one of the most bizarre for a variety of reasons. While more traditional pro wrestling can be found in promotions such as WWE, NWA, NJPW ......2023
• Indie Wrestler Convicted Of Attempted Lewdness With A Child, Must Register As A Sex Offender
A former independent professional wrestler has been convicted on multiple counts of inappropriate contact with a minor. John Washington, also known as Owen Travers, pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted lewdness with a child under 16 in May. Washington was first charged with sexual assault against a child by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police […] The post Indie Wrestler Convicted Of Attem...2023
• Indie Wrestler Kurtis Chapman Passes Away at 26
Professional wrestling is one of the best things a person could do, should they be passionate about it. Many start very young and build themselves up over the years. Unfortunately, ......2023
• Jody Threat Coming Soon To IMPACT Wrestling
Jody Threat is headed to IMPACT Wrestling. During IMPACT Sacrifice on Friday, a vignette aired advertising the anticipated arrival of Canadian indie wrestler Jody Threat. IMPACT is set to run several events in Canada this year, making this a natural addition to the roster. Threat worked an AEW match in December against Athena when the […] The post Jody Threat Coming Soon To IMPACT Wrestling ...2023
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• Fans Accuse TNA of Commercializing Racism With New Tessa Blanchard T-Shirt Drop

Tessa Blanchard faced major backlash after indie wrestler La Rosa Negra accused her of using a racial slur and spitting on her, claims that Blanchard denied. In fact, fans are ......2025
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• Robert Martyr Originally Scheduled For Match Before AEW Dynamite, Replaced By Bishop Dyer

Details on Bishop Dyer competing for AEW. Fightful Select reports “Indie wrestler Robert Martyr was originally scheduled for a match ahead of Dynamite, but was replaced by Bishop Dyer (Baron Corbin).” Full details are available for subscribers. Dyer teamed with Better Together (Hadar Horvitz & Ori Gold) & Martin Stone to take on Austin Gunn, … The post Robert Martyr Origi...2026
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• Backstage Notes From AEW Dynamite (1/21/26)
Bishop Dyer (Baron Corbin) competed in a dark match before this week’s AEW Dynamite in Orlando, drawing attention from fans and insiders alike. The former WWE Superstar teamed up with Martin Stone and Better Together against Billy and Austin Gunn. Fightful is reporting that indie wrestler Robert Martyr had originally been scheduled to appear in […] The post Backstage Notes From AEW Dyn...2026
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• Indie Wrestler Nearly Dies Backstage, Another Wrestler Revives Him With CPR
Veteran independent wrestler Josh Littell, best known as Sir Samurai, faced a harrowing medical emergency just two months ago after a match at the Pinole Public Library — one that, by all odds, should have ended his life. “We were the main event,” Littell told KCRA 3 in Sacramento. “We finished the match, and everything […] The post Indie Wrestler Nearly Dies Backstage, Another Wrestler Revi...2025
• Ashante 'Thee' Adonis: I Am The Most Underrated WWE Superstar
Ashante Thee Adonis sends a message to Sean Legacy and Je'Von Evans. Ashante is scheduled for a number one contenders match for the WWE NXT North American Championship on the May 20th edition of NXT. The bout is also scheduled to feature Sean Legacy and Je'Von Evans, with Ashante having words for his opponents tonight. In a new social media promo, Ashante called out both Sean Legacy and Je'Von Eva...2025
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• Janela, GCW owner defend Sabu’s last match after interview controversy
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• Joey Janela Recounts How Sabu's Retirement Match Almost Didn't Happen, Defends The Match Going On
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• Effy: WWE ID Is The Greatest Idea Ever, Hat's Off To Gabe Sapolsky For WWE EVOLVE
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• Zilla Fatu ‘not medically cleared to compete,’ misses back-to-back shows
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• It looks like the Costco Guy is getting his AEW match on PPV

He challenged QT Marshall to the upcoming Full Gear event in November. Even though the Costco Guy, A.J. Befumo, has openly admitted he really wants to be in WWE, he still signed a deal to do a match for AEW. In a promo for Coastal Championship Wrestling, he revealed who and when he wants to wrestle: BIG BOOM AJ arrived at BASH 45 last week in Miami and answered the challenge of QT Marshall! AJ ...2024
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• Papa Dingo Denies 2015 Ohio Sexual Assault Allegation

Papa Dingo has denied a sexual assault allegation from a 2015 Ohio wrestling show, calling the social media claim false and misleading. He says he does not know the accuser, Chris Evans, and insists key details in the story do not match how locker rooms and restrooms operate at wrestling events. The indie wrestler also […]...2026
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• Papa Dingo Accused Of Sexual Assault, MJF On Physique Overhaul, Ciampa Talks AEW Signing
Indie wrestler Papa Dingo faces a serious accusation of sexual assault from nearly a decade ago. A Facebook user named Chris Evans shared his story, claiming the incident happened in 2015 at a wrestling event in Mansfield, Ohio, when he was 15 years old. Evans said he was in the bathroom washing his hands when […] The post Papa Dingo Accused Of Sexual Assault, MJF On Physique Overhaul, Ciamp...2026
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• WWE Tryout MVP Rayne Leverkusen Still Unsigned In 2026
WWE tryouts continue this week, but many fans are still wondering about standout star Rayne Leverkusen. The indie wrestler came into the spotlight during the SummerSlam 2025 week tryouts in August, where she was named the MVP. WWE even shared her photo holding the championship title on social media, fueling speculation about a possible signing. […] The post WWE Tryout MVP Rayne Leverkusen St...2026
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• ‘Costco Guy’ A.J. Befumo and QT Marshall deliver the goods at AEW Full Gear

All Elite Wrestling AEW’s pre-show hosted an entertaining match that blended humor, heart, and classic storytelling. Until this fall, I knew little about the Costco Guys, the father-son influencer duo featuring “Big Boom” A.J. Befumo and his 11-year-old son, Eric “Big Justice” Befumo. When I learned that A.J., a former indie wrestler, had reached a deal to have a match in AEW, I didn’t giv...2024
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• Ronda Rousey is already booked in a dream match with the ROH women’s world champion

WWE.com Now that she’s gone from WWE, Ronda Rousey is starting to get out there on the indie wrestling scene in southern California. We already knew that Rousey was set to appear for Pro Wrestling Revolver on their “Unreal” card on Nov. 16 in Los Angeles. Her match for that night is now officially booked. Rousey is scheduled to step in the ring alongside Marina Shafir for a “tag team drea...2023
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• Indie Wrestler Convicted Of Attempted Lewdness With A Child, Must Register As A Sex Offender
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