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  • FMW Winning Road 03/13/98 & 03/16/98
    • FMW Winning Road 03/13/98 & 03/16/98
    Previously In FMW… FMW start a tournament to decide the number one contender for the Double Titles, which means a TV special with less filler and more killer than usual! Only news going into this show was Masato Tanaka making his ECW debut at ECW Living Dangerously on March 1st. He was supposed to wrestle […]...2025
  • • Anthony Greene Reflects On His Time As Part Of Good Looking Guys In Pro Wrestling NOAH
    Anthony Greene comments on his time in NOAH. After a stint in Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan, former WWE Superstar Anthony Greene will be debuting in Major League Wrestling as part of the 40-Man Battle Riot on April 5. To promote the upcoming debut, Greene appeared on Fightful Overbooked's In The Weeds and spoke with Jeremy Lambert and SP3. Discussing his time in Pro Wrestling NOAH in Japan, Greene...2025
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  • • Deadlock Pro Wrestling “Forever” results: Vetter’s review of Dani Luna vs. Hyan in a dog collar match for the DPW Women’s Title, Calvin Tankman and Trevor Lee vs. Colby Corino and Masato Tanaka
    By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post Deadlock Pro Wrestling “Forever” results: Vetter’s review of Dani Luna vs. Hyan in a dog collar match for the DPW Women’s Title, Calvin Tankman and Trevor Lee vs. Colby Corino and Masato Tanaka appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2025
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  • FMW Cluster Battle 02/06/98
    • FMW Cluster Battle 02/06/98
    Attendance: 1,950 Korakuen Hall Previously In FMW… Masato Tanaka joins us on Samurai TV wearing a Canterbury hoodie and a grin. He wouldn’t be smiling if he saw that attendance number. Mr. Pogo #2 & Flying Kid Ichihara vs. Yoshinori Sasaki & Naohiko Yamazaki Two graduates of the FMW dojo, one would become the wonderful […]...2025
  • • WWE Elimination Chamber, WWE Smackdown, and AEW Collision coverage, Ricky Steamboat, Norman Smiley, Lance Archer, Masato Tanaka, Ace Austin, Brock Anderson, Angel Medina, Aaron Aguilera, Rick Link
    By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor... The post WWE Elimination Chamber, WWE Smackdown, and AEW Collision coverage, Ricky Steamboat, Norman Smiley, Lance Archer, Masato Tanaka, Ace Austin, Brock Anderson, Angel Medina, Aaron Aguilera, Rick Link appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2025
  • • Kevin Blackwood Discusses Josh Alexander Missing Prestige Show, Facing Masato Tanaka
    Kevin Blackwood talks his match against Masato Tanaka. Prestige Wrestling's Roseland X event was originally supposed to feature a match between Kevin Blackwood and Josh Alexander. Notably, this was set to be Alexander's final match on the independent scene for the forseeable future. Alexander was unable to make the event due to travel issues, prompting Masato Tanaka to step in and face Blackwood i...2025

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  • • Masato Tanaka Thanks Gunther, Says ECW One Night Stand Match Against Mike Awesome Was The Best He's Ever Been In
    Masato Tanaka responds to Gunther. In a recent interview with Gorilla Position, WWE star Gunther named Masato Tanaka vs. Mike Awesome from ECW One Night Stand as a match that he found very entertaining. “I’m really bad with stuff like that. There’s one match I watched over and over, and it’s not my style, but it entertained the hell out of me. It’s Masato Tanaka against Mike Awesome from the first...2024
  • • Gunther Finds Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka From ECW One Night Stand Very Entertaining
    Gunther comments on Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka. Mike Awesome and Masato Tanaka had many battles throughout their years, culminating at ECW One Night Stand 2005, which was Awesome's last professional match. Appearing on Gorilla Position, Gunther was asked for his favorite WWE match. “I’m really bad with stuff like that. There’s one match I watched over and over, and it’s not my style, but it...2024
  • • Lio Rush Reveals Dates For Next Tour With NJPW, Baker: Statlander Is 'Pretty Damn Good' | Fight Size
    Here is your fight size update for Monday, September 18, 2023. - Lio Rush recently took to social media to reveal the dates for his upcoming tour with New Japan Pro Wrestling: My 5th Tour of Japan ---- for @njpwglobal . Insane. There’s a prize on the line and quite possibly the biggest one yet. To say I’m ready is an understatement. Let’s go all out. #RoadToDestruction ---- 家族やファンの皆さんとまた日本で過ごせるのが...2023
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    "He came out after Joey Janela defeated Masato Tanaka."

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    "Peter Tihanyi Masato Tanaka vs."

  • 2023
    "Japanese legend Masato Tanaka will make his St Louis Anarchy debut to take on “The Stiff Robo Ginger” Gary Jay in a huge first time ever match."

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  • • Hayabusa To Return With New Wrestler Under The Mask
    Zero One Wrestling announced that Hayabusa will return with a new wrestler under the mask. The return bout will take place at "Lucha Fest Special" on April 27 against Masato Tanaka. The original Hayabusa passed away in 2016. "We received an offer from Hayabusa because he has a connection to both countries at the (1994) Super J Cup. I also felt a strong desire to see Hayabusa's magnificent perfo...2025
  • Tajiri And Masato Tanaka Announced For The People vs. GCW
    • Tajiri And Masato Tanaka Announced For The People vs. GCW
    Two noteworthy names have been announced for GCW‘s return to the Hammerstein Ballroom. Game Changer Wrestling announced that Tajiri will make his GCW debut at The People vs. GCW on January 19. His opponent was not named in the announcement. Tajiri previously had a run in ECW, and he wrestled for WWE for several years […] The post Tajiri And Masato Tanaka Announced For The People vs. GC...2024
  • • WWE SmackDown Preview, AEW Drops New Toni Storm Shirt, More | Fight Size
    Here is your fight size update for Friday, September 27, 2024. - In the video linked above, fans can check out a full preview for Friday's SmackDown. - Check out the new shirt for 'Timeless' Toni Storm below: What happened to Toni Storm? Get this NEW shirt that just dropped at https://t.co/9hHlXpcSbp!https://t.co/Vyh8CMFFjz#ShopAEW #AEW #AEWDynamite #AEWRampage #AEWCollision pic.twitter.com/iYJji...2024
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  • • Masato Tanaka Says He Has Been Granted New Visa, Wants To Wrestle In The United States
    Masato Tanaka wants to wrestle in the United States. Masato Tanaka took to Twitter/X on August 14 and announced that he had been granted a new visa from 2024 to June 2025. He expressed his gratitude and stated that he wanted to go to the United States and wrestle as much as his Japanese schedule allows. I have been granted a new visa from 2024 to June 2025. Thank you very much for offering me. I ...2024
  • • Masato Tanaka Announced For West Coast Pro Wrestling 5th Anniversary Event On 10/14
    Masato Tanaka is coming to West Coast Pro Wrestling. West Coast Pro announced that former ECW World Heavyweight Champion Masato Tanaka will be part of their 5th Anniversary event on October 14. From WCPW: Japanese Wrestling Legend Masato Tanaka to Appear at West Coast Pro Wrestling's 5th Year Anniversary Show in San Francisco San Francisco, CA - June 27, 2023 - West Coast Pro Wrestling is thri...2023

Masato Tanaka stats and results

  • • Deadlock Pro Wrestling “Forever” results: Vetter’s review of Dani Luna vs. Hyan in a dog collar match for the DPW Women’s Title, Calvin Tankman and Trevor Lee vs. Colby Corino and Masato Tanaka
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  • • GCW The People vs. GCW (1/19/2025) Results: EFFY, Matt Cardona, Allie Katch, ECW Legends, More Set
    Game Changer Wrestling hosted “The People vs. GCW” on January 19, 2025. The event aired on Triller TV live from The Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City, New York. The show was headlined by Mance Warner defending his GCW Title against the winner of Effy vs. Allie Katch. The full results are listed below. Refresh the site for the latest updates as the show happens. GCW The People vs. GCW (1/19/20...2025
  • • GCW Ultraviolent Title Bout Changed To Championship Unification Match At The People vs. GCW At Hammerstein Ballroom
    Maki Itoh will be in action at The People vs. GCW In a post on Twitter/X, Game Changer Wrestling announced GCW Extreme Champion Maki Itoh had been added to the DLC Match for the vacant GCW Ultraviolent Championship at The People vs. GCW at Hammerstein Ballroom on January 19th. This will be Itoh's first match in GCW since GCW Tha G-Code on September 15th, 2024. *BREAKING* GCW Extreme Champion MAKI...2025
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  • • Seventh Entrant Added To GCW Ultraviolent Title Match At The People vs. GCW At Hammerstein Ballroom
    The seventh competitor has been announced. As previously confirmed, The People vs. GCW will feature a DLC match for the vacant GCW Ultraviolent Championship. In an update, GCW has announced that Rina Yamashita has been added to the DLC match for the GCW Ultraviolent Championship at The People vs. GCW at Hammerstein Ballroom on January 19th. *HAMMERSTEIN UPDATE* Just Signed for #ThePeopleVsGCW: RI...2025
  • • Tom Pestock (Baron Corbin) To Make GCW Debut At The People vs. GCW
    Tom Pestock is coming to GCW. Game Changer Wrestling announced that Tom Pestock (Baron Corbin in WWE) will take on Josh Barnett in a Bloodsport match at The People vs. GCW at Hammerstein Ballroom on January 19th. This will be Pestock's GCW debut. He has grappling experience, recently winning gold at IBJJF Tampa International Jiu-Jitsu Tournament, and is a Golden Gloves boxer. It will also be his...2025
  • • Prestige Wrestling “Roseland X” results (1/11): Vetter’s review of Masato Tanaka vs. Kevin Blackwood, Alan Angels vs. Mike Santana for the Prestige Title, Hyan vs. Kylie Rae vs. Masha Slamovich
    By Chris Vetter, ProWrestling.net Contributor... The post Prestige Wrestling “Roseland X” results (1/11): Vetter’s review of Masato Tanaka vs. Kevin Blackwood, Alan Angels vs. Mike Santana for the Prestige Title, Hyan vs. Kylie Rae vs. Masha Slamovich appeared first on Pro Wrestling Dot Net....2025
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  • • Final Member Of NYC OGs Announced For The People vs. GCW At Hammerstein Ballroom
    Amazing Red has been announced as the final member of NYYC OGs for The People vs. GCW at Hammerstein Ballroom on January 19. Red will team with Homicide & Grim Reefer to take on Tony Deppen, Kerry Morton, & Griffin McCoy. The bout was announced by GCW on social media. *BREAKING* The 3rd member of The NYC OG's has been revealed... THE AMAZING RED joins Homicide & Grim Reefer to take on Real F'N...2025
  • • Prestige Wrestling Roseland X Results (1/11): Alan Angels vs. Mike Santana, Kevin Blackwood vs. Masato Tanaka
    Prestige Wrestling held its Prestige Roseland X event on January 11 from the Roseland Theater in Portland, OR. The event streamed on YouTube and can be viewed above. Full results and highlights are below. Prestige Wrestling Roseland X Results (1/11) - Midnight Heat (Ricky Gibson & Eddie Pearl) def. The Hammer Brothers (Jack & Sledge Hammer) - Masha Slamovich def. Kylie Rae and Hyan - West Coast Pr...2025
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  • • ECW Legend Announced For The People vs. GCW At Hammerstein Ballroom
    Sabu will be part of The People vs. GCW at the Hammerstein Ballroom on January 19th. GCW made the announcement on social media. Sabu is a former ECW triple crown winner, holding the ECW World Title, ECW Television Title, and ECW Tag Team Titles during his run with the company. He last wrestled at Hammerstein at ECW One Night Stand 2006. He made a surprise appearance at The Wrld on GCW in 2022, w...2025
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  • • West Coast Pro Only The Strong Survive Results (1/10): Daniel Garcia, Masato Tanaka, Titus Alexander Compete
    West Coast Pro Wrestling held its West Coast Pro Only The Strong Survive event on January 10 from the State Room in San Francisco, California. The event aired on Highspots. Full results (courtesy of Cagematch) and highlights are below. West Coast Pro Only The Strong Survive Results (1/10) - West Coast Pro Wrestling Golden Gate Title Tournament Qualifying Match: Bret The Threat def. Danny Orion and...2025
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  • • Masato Tanaka Responds To Stevie Richards’ Criticisms Of ECW One Night Stand Match
    Stevie Richards recently criticized the Mike Awesome vs. Masato Tanaka match from ECW One Night Stand 2005 on his podcast. Richards argued that Awesome exhibited “zero psychology” during the match and questioned, “What memorable moment did Mike Awesome and Tanaka ever create.” Richards’ scathing remarks went viral, and he faced tremendous backlash on social media. […] The post Masato T...2025
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  • • Masato Tanaka Responds To Stevie Richards' Criticisms Of His Match With Mike Awesome At ECW One Night Stand
    Masato Tanaka responds to Stevie Richards. On his YouTube channel, Stevie Richards recently analyzed the match between Masato Tanaka and Mike Awesome from ECW One Night Stand 2005. As seen in the video embedded above, Richards is very critical of Awesome's and Tanaka's decisions during their matches, criticizing Awesome's psychology, or lack thereof, in his opinion. Richards would go so far as to ...2025
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  • • HOG Salvation Results (10/18): Mike Santana, Nic Nemeth, Vikingo, Zilla Fatu, Masato Tanaka In Action
    House of Glory wrestling held its HOG Salvation event on October 18th from NYC Arena in Jamaica, NY. The event aired on Triller TV. Full results (courtesy of PWPonderings) and highlights are below. HOG Salvation Results (10/18) - The Amazing Red def. J-Boujii - Joey Silver & The Mane Event (Jay Lyon & Midas Black) def. The Cold Blooded Killers (Jay Armani, Nolo Kitano, & Raheem Royal) - Allie Kat...2024
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  • • WWE SmackDown Preview, AEW Drops New Toni Storm Shirt, More | Fight Size
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  • • Joshua Bishop: I Needed To Face Masato Tanaka, He Refers To Me As ‘The Gladiator’
    Josh Bishop recalls squaring off with Masato Tanaka. Tanaka, a legend in the industry, got in the ring with Joshua Bishop in a first round matchup in AIW's JT Lightning Invitational Tournament in September 2023. Bishop held his own in the bout, but Tanaka came out on top and won the match after going back and forth with Bishop for nearly twenty minutes. Bishop recently spoke to Jeremy Lambert & St...2023
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  • • WWE Highlights From 2023 San Diego Comic Con, Masato Tanaka Coming To DEFY, More | Fight Size
    Here is your fight size update for Tuesday, July 25, 2023. - Fans can see a recap of highlights from WWE's presence at the 2023 San Diego Comic Con in the video linked above. - Masato Tanaka is set to make his debut for DEFY Wrestling in October: [ BREAKING ] Legend MASATO TANAKA will be in action at PRIMOLUCHA!! OCT 13 ALL AGES YAKIMA VALLEY SUNDOME Tickets: https://t.co/DFWDGOJGyR#PRIMOLUCHA #E...2023
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  • • Masato Tanaka Announced For West Coast Pro Wrestling 5th Anniversary Event On 10/14
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  • Sabu To Have Retirement Match At Joey Janela’s Spring Break 9
    • Sabu To Have Retirement Match At Joey Janela’s Spring Break 9
    ECW legend Sabu‘s retirement match has been announced. Sabu appeared at The People vs. GCW at the Hammerstein Ballroom on January 19th. He came out after Joey Janela defeated Masato Tanaka. Janela said that he would face Sabu in the legend’s retirement match at Joey Janela’s Spring Break 9, which will be on April 18th. […] The post Sabu To Have Retirement Match At Joey Jane...2025
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  • • Cody Rhodes' Unusual Tag Team Partners Chronicled, Private Party Searches For A Third Member | Fight Size
    Here's your fight size update for Thursday, March 7, 2024: - As Cody Rhodes prepares to team with Seth Rollins at WrestleMania against The Rock and Roman Reigns, WWE has shared a new playlist of the most unconventional partners in Cody's career. Check out the full video above. - With ROH on HonorClub going on the air in 1 hour, fans can check out the full card at this link. - Happy birthday to th...2024
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  • • Nic Nemeth To Make House Of Glory Debut At HOG Salvation
    Nic Nemeth is coming to HOG. House of Glory Wrestling announced that TNA World Heavyweight Champion Nic Nemeth will compete at HOG Salvation on October 18th. From HOG: Nic Nemeth Makes His HOG Debut on Friday October 18th House of Glory officials have announced a HUGE debut for SALVATION on Friday October 18th live from the NYC Arena. TNA Heavyweight Champion Nic Nemeth will make his HOG debut an...2024
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  • • Matt Cardona Challenges Anyone To Face Him At GCW Hammerstein Event
    Matt Cardona is challenging anyone to face him at The People vs. GCW on January 19th. ANYONE. The People vs. GCW will take place from the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York. Cardona failed to win the ROH Title from Chris Jericho at the Hammerstein Ballroom at ROH Final Battle on December 20. 1/19/25@GCWrestling_ #ThePeopleVsGCW Hammerstein Ballroom I challenge anyone…ANYONE. pic.twitter.com/nBo5MvL...2024
  • • Masato Tanaka Thanks Gunther, Says ECW One Night Stand Match Against Mike Awesome Was The Best He's Ever Been In
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  • • Tajiri And Masato Tanaka Announced For The People vs. GCW
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  • • 2024 Joey Janela’s Spring Break 8 Announces Huge Match
    Fans sold out Joey Janela’s Spring Break 8 without a match even announced. They have already been rewarded in my opinion in this first match announcement. Masato Tanaka teams with Minoru Suzuki (who just competed against Edge in AEW) against Rina Yamashita and Masha Slamovich. I honestly almost put dream match in the headline and […] The post 2024 Joey Janela’s Spring Break 8 Ann...2024
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  • • Hayabusa To Return With New Wrestler Under The Mask
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  • • Karl Anderson Heard There Were Little Rumblings Of Him Winning IWGP Heavyweight Title In 2013
    Karl Anderson made it to the G1 Final in 2012, losing to Kazuchika Okada. Anderson would go on to face Masato Tanaka for the NEVER Openweight Title tournament final in November 2012 and then win World Tag League 2012 with Hirooki Goto. Speaking on Talk N Shop, Anderson revealed he heard rumblings of a possible IWGP Heavyweight Title reign in 2013 after his run in 2012. "I’d heard there were litt...2025
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  • • GCW Ultraviolent Title Bout Changed To Championship Unification Match At The People vs. GCW At Hammerstein Ballroom
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  • • Seventh Entrant Added To GCW Ultraviolent Title Match At The People vs. GCW At Hammerstein Ballroom
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  • Prestige Wrestling’s Roseland X Preview and Predictions
    • Prestige Wrestling’s Roseland X Preview and Predictions
    Prestige Wrestling’s next big show, Roseland X, will take place on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at the Roseland Theater in Portland, Oregon. It will stream live for the cost of FREE starting at 10:00 EST on Prestige’s YouTube channel. Lots of cool matchups on this one. The legendary Masato Tanaka appears to battle Calvin Tankman, […]...2025
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  • • Tom Pestock (Baron Corbin) To Make GCW Debut At The People vs. GCW
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  • • Final Member Of NYC OGs Announced For The People vs. GCW At Hammerstein Ballroom
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  • • ECW Legend Announced For The People vs. GCW At Hammerstein Ballroom
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  • • PCO's GCW Return Announced For GCW Hammerstein Event
    PCO is returning to GCW. Game Changer Wrestling announced that PCO will return to GCW at The People vs. GCW, which will be held at the the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York on January 19th. PCO's opponent was not named in the announcement. *BREAKING* Just Signed for #ThePeopleVsGCW: PCO returns to GCW for the first time in 3 years on January 19th at The Hammerstein Ballroom! Get Tickets:https://t....2025
  • • Matt Cardona Challenges Anyone To Face Him At GCW Hammerstein Event
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  • • Four ECW Legends Set for GCW’s Return to Hammerstein Ballroom
    Game Changer Wrestling (GCW) has announced that ECW icons Masato Tanaka, Tajiri, Super Crazy, and Little Guido (Nunzio) will appear at The People vs. GCW. While their matches have yet to be revealed, the show is scheduled to air live on TrillerTV+ from New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom, a venue rich...2024
  • • Little Guido Announced For The People vs. GCW
    Another ECW legend is coming back to Hammerstein. Game Changer Wrestling announced that Little Guido (Nunzio) will be in action at The People vs. GCW on January 19. No opponent was announced. *BREAKING* The legendary LITTLE GUIDO returns to GCW and The Hammerstein Ballroom on January 19th at #ThePeopleVsGCW! Get Tix:https://t.co/0TLHAuDTwB 1/19/25 - 7PM Watch LIVE on @FiteTV+ pic.twitter.com/JhAd...2024

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  • • Mike Santana: People Thought I Was Committing Career Suicide When I Decided To Carve Out My Own Path
    Mike Santana has doubters. Santana has maintained a solid amount of buzz since making his return to TNA Wrestling in April of this year. Throughout that time, Santana has picked up big wins over the likes of Eddie Edwards, Steve Maclin, JDC, and Jake Something. Since returning to the promotion, Santana has been vocal about his desire to climb the mountain and win the world championship in TNA. Whi...2024
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  • • wXw 16 Carat Gold Night Three Results (3/10): 16 Carat Gold Finals, Michael Oku vs. Lio Rush
    Westside Xtreme Wrestling held night three of its wXw 16 Carat Gold tournament on March 10 from Turbinenhalle 1 in Oberhausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland. The event aired on wXwNOW. Full results (courtesy of Cagematch) and highlights are below. wXw 16 Carat Gold Night Three Results (3/10) - Thomas Shire def. Luke Jacobs - 16 Carat Gold Tournament 2024 Semi Final: Laurance Roman def. 1 Called...2024
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  • • WWE Highlights From 2023 San Diego Comic Con, Masato Tanaka Coming To DEFY, More | Fight Size
    2023
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