A multi-time world champion in the American Wrestling Association, WWE Hall of Famer, Larry Zbyszko, is Wrestling Republic’s Wrestler of the Day for December 5th. Larry Zbyszko Biography: Birth Name: Lawrence Whistler Age: 71 (December 5th, 1951) Height: 5’9 Weight: 233 pounds Debut: 1971 Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois Accolades: 2x AWA World Champion, 1x AWA America’s Heavyweight Champion, 1x WCW World Television Champion, 1x WCW World Tag Team Champion, 1x WWWF Tag Team Champion, #38 on PWI Top 500 in 1991, WWE Hall of Famer (2015) Today, Larry Zbyszko celebrates his 71st birthday. In honor of this, he is…
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Welcome to Paper Talk with Zachary Linse, where we round up all of the smaller & interesting news stories from around the globe: GCW Star AJ Gray announced earlier that Ashante Adonis, Briana Brandy & AJ Francis of the group HitMakerz, FKA HitRow, will be at the For the Culture block of the Collective Weekend. NJPW has announced SW3RVE vs Blake Christian, Mascara Dorada vs TJP, Ren Narita vs Jay Lethal & a Jay White open challenge for Strong Style Evolved in March. Popular Wrestling Personality Simon Miller of WhatCulture will be making his US Wrestling Debut against Sam Beale…
Biff Busick, FKA Oney Lorcan, has been confirmed for a number of big shows WrestleMania Weekend in Dallas. At WrestleConc he will take on Minoru Suzuki. Biff has been confirmed for GCW Bloodsport & The Greatest Clusterfuck as well. The NWA went live on Youtube earlier today to reveal the bracket for the 2022 Crockett Cup. This lineup goes as follows: 1. NWA World Tag Team Champions La Rebelion vs. 16. Play-in (Winner of four-way match on night one) 8. The End (Parrow and Odinson) vs. 9. Hawx Aerie (Luke & PJ Hawx)5. Strictly Business (Chris Adonis & Thom Latimer)…
New Japan Pro Wrestling has broken the news that legend Minoru Suzuki will be going on yet another US Tour, just confirmed for NJPW’s ”Lonestar” event at WrestleCon & ”Windy City Rio in Chicago. It is unknown if he will be making indie appear at this time, however it is likely. All Elite Wrestling made the second edition of the Battle of the Belts special official for April 15th in Dallas/FT. Worth Metroplex earlier today. It should be noted Cody Rhodes was not on this poster. Maryland Championship Wrestling, or MCW, announced that the Hardy Boyz will make their MCW…
Welcome to Paper Talk with Zachary Linse, where we round up all of the smaller & interesting news stories from around the globe: Josh Alexander, who was recently granted his release from IMPACT Wrestling, announced on Twitter that his work visa has expired and he cannot work in America, therefore he will miss Terminus & AML Wrestling later this month. FITE made the announcement earlier today that they will continue their new relationship with Lucha Libre AAA & Rey de Reyes will air live on the site. This is second AAA Pay-Per-View for the network. Republic of Lucha is making…
Welcome to Paper Talk with Zachary Linse, where we round up all of the smaller & interesting news stories from around the globe: Court Bauer announced tonight on the new season premiere of MLW Fusion that Killer Kross will make his MLW return February 26th in Charlotte at Superfight. Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling announced tonight that former AEW Women’s World Champion Hikaru Shida will be making her return to the company March 19th to battle Hikari Noa. The Briscoe Brothers shared a big announcement on Twitter earlier, noting that they will make the 1st defense of their 12th Ring of…
Welcome to Paper Talk with Zachary Linse, where we round up all of the smaller & interesting news stories from around the globe: Lucha Libre AAA announced at their press confer earlier that popular North American Lucha Star Gringo Loco will be making his long awaited debut with the company. He is apart of a Tag Team Bout teaming with Abismo Negro Jr. against El Hijo Del Vikingo & Laredo Kid, as well as Bandido and the also debuting Jack Cartwheel. The Hardy Boyz vs Griff Garrison & Marcus Kross has been announced for a Booster Club & Robotics Team…
Welcome to Paper Talk with Zachary Linse, where we round up all of the smaller & interesting news stories from around the globe: Sonny Kiss noted in an interview today that he has loved his time in AEW thus far and spoke on their Inclusivity, saying that they’ve always let everyone be themselves. (The Sessions with Renée Paquette) William Regal announced via twitter this evening that he is opening up a Pro Wrestling Tees Store online. There is currently 4 different shirt designs to choose from. Lucha Libre AAA announced the 4 singles matches that will eventually lead to a…
Welcome to Paper Talk with Zachary Linse, where we round up all of the smaller & interesting news stories from around the globe: GCW Owner & Promoter Brett Lauderdale announced via Twitter earlier that he had signed Nick Gage to the first and “likely only” GCW Contract. MLW announced their second of 2 double Main Events for Superfight in Charlotte, signing a Stairway to Hell match between Jacob Fatu & Mads Krügger. WWE Legend The Boogeyman shared a video on twitter showing that he had signed a new contract with the WWE, thanking Vince McMahon. PROGRESS Wrestling announced earlier today…
Welcome to Paper Talk with Zachary Linse, where we round up all of the smaller & interesting news stories from around the globe: IMPACT Wrestling Star Larry D took to social media this evening to announce that he was requesting his release from the company. It is currently unknown whether or not IMPACT will grant this release. Konosuke Takeshita informed media outlets today that he intends on being a top guy in AEW and wants to return there as KO-D World Champ. He went as far as to say he even contacted them himself. (Tokyo Sports) The Promotion Lucha Memes…