Each month I showcase wrestlers on the independent wrestling circuit that you should be keeping your eyes on. This month I am showcasing talent in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific Northwest is a hidden gem on the Independent Wrestling Circuit. From Portland Oregon to Seattle Washington to Vancouver British Columbia, the talent level is as high as Multnomah Falls. Here is this week’s top 5 Independent Wrestlers that you should keep eyes on in the PNW. Amira Lara Lukens Credit: Jamie Rand Imaging Age: 27 Height: 5’3 Residence: USA Wrestling Style: Powerhouse Nicknamed “The Tower of Power”, she is the…
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Ben Allison, Clark Taylor, Coby Galenzoski and Anthony Ricciardi discuss if yesterday was the most stacked day in wrestling history. The day included FTR vs Bullet Club Gold and CM Punk vs Ricky Starks on AEW Collision, AEW Battle of the Belts, NJPW G1 Climax Day One, NOAH One Night Dream, AAA TripleMania and Impact Slammiversary. Todays episode will be LIVE at 8:00pm BST / 3:00pm EST / 12:00pm PST! Wrestling Republic’s Daily Broadcast is a 45 minute daily podcast (with video) discussing the days wrestling news and all of the latest shows. The show is hosted by Ben Allison…
Will Ospreay & Paul Robinson will be returning to PROGRESS & TNT Extreme Wrestling following an investigation into the allegations against them. In a statement released by PROGRESS Wrestling, it was announced that Will Ospreay and Paul Robinson, who are collectively known as the Swords of Essex, will be making a return to both PROGRESS Wrestling and TNT Extreme Wrestling. This decision follows a comprehensive investigation into allegations that were previously levied against Robinson during the #SpeakingOut movement. Both talents fully complied with all requests and internal feedback was taken into consideration. In his reaction to the news, Ospreay expressed…
Kimber Lee, the former WWE and Impact wrestler, has announced her retirement from wrestling, in a statement released on social media. Lee shared that she will no longer be taking active bookings, citing her evolving circumstances and goals. She added that she had been working on herself this past year, coming to terms with some harsh realities and learning a lot about herself in the process. Lee, who had not performed for Impact Wrestling since late 2021, had been with the promotion since 2020. She has wrestled occasionally over the last year, performing for promotions such as SHINE and FEST.…
“There is power in seeing a face that looks like yours do something, be someone. There is power in moving from the sidelines to the center” Jenny Han Inside the wrestling ring her name is Gabby Forza, and she refers to herself as “Your homie, the Gnomie.” Outside of wrestling, she is Gabriella Farrell, a linebacker for the New York Wolves. On March 19th, Gabby made her professional wrestling debut at Create-A-Pro’s latest show: Dreamland USA. Credit-Floodshot “Winners are not born, they are self made.” Pat Summitt Power is the best word to describe Gabby Forza. A Beth Phoenix in…
credit ECWA Another Super 8 season is among us. The annual Super 8 Tournament that is held by the ECWA (East Coast Wrestling Association) is taking place on March 25th in Morganville New Jersey. The Super 8 tournament which was first held in 1997 features eight of the very best on the Independent circuit. This year’s participants include Andino, JGeorge, Ryan Mooney, Channing Thomas, Joey Ace, Sam Shields, Ellis Taylor, and Rick Recon. The History of the Super 8 Credit ECWA The Super 8 Tournament was founded in 1997 and Ace Darling was the inaugural winner. The eight-man tournament has…
Ashley D’Amboise is a rising superstar who has both a bright future ahead of her and the world in her hands. She first caught my eye at last year’s Inaugural Battleslam show when she faced Shazza Mckenzie. What struck me about her was her power and athleticism which in various interviews she has done has credited to her background in Dance and Weightlifting. Credit-Battleslam Femme Championne As the famous saying goes “The World is your oyster” and over the weekend Ashley D’Amboise made Canada her personal oyster when she became both the Inaugural MEW Women’s champion at Main Event Wrestling…
During a recent appearance at Wrestling Republic’s Soul Sessions, Billie Starkz revealed how she balances school with her pro wrestling career and the supportive role of her parents in it. Billie Starkz is definitely someone who has been succeeding in making everyone in the pro wrestling world know her name. Showing a great display of talent in every single one of her matches, Billie has quickly become one of the most promising rising stars in the entire industry. Being only 18 years old, Billie Starkz has already managed to wrestle for many important promotions in the US (such as GCW…
During a recent appearance at Wrestling Republic’s Soul Sessions, Billie Starkz revealed how she feels with her current time on GCW and addressed on the possibilities of facing GCW World Champion Nick Gage in the near future. Billie Starkz is currently one of the biggest rising stars within the entire women’s pro wrestling world. Being only 18 years old, Billie has already proven to everyone that she has a huge potential of becoming a top star in the years to come. During the last year, Billie Starkz also made a few appearances at some AEW Dark shows -wrestling former AEW…
During a recent appearance at Wrestling Republic’s Soul Sessions, Billie Starkz opened up on her current time as an occasional AEW competitor and commented on her recent match with top star Britt Baker. Billie Starkz is undoubtedly one of the biggest rising stars within the entire indie wrestling scene. With only four years of in-ring experience, Billie Starkz has already managed to amaze fans with her talent while wrestling for many different promotions throughout the US. Additionally, thanks to her amazing performances, she was also able to make her first AEW appearances and wrestle some interesting matches at the AEW…