Category: The Artistic Canvas

The odd women’s wrestling storyline in 1946’s Ella Cinders strip

Posted by Greg Oliver | Dec 22, 2024 | Books, The Artistic Canvas

Despite writing about pro wrestling for more than 35 years now, there are still times where I...

‘VISITORS’ is a beautiful, bloody, transgressive book of photography

Posted by Josh Olsen | Dec 9, 2024 | Books, The Artistic Canvas

At this point, it might go without saying that I’m a fan of trading cards, specifically...

Lee Moriarty’s paintings to be exhibited at upcoming art fair

Posted by Josh Olsen | Nov 27, 2024 | Interviews, The Artistic Canvas

Fans of Lee Moriarty (@theleemoriarty), who wrestles for AEW and is the current ROH Pure Champion,...

Attila Khan’s journey from combat to canvas x2

Posted by Adam Bazzana | May 7, 2024 | Interviews, The Artistic Canvas

Veteran of Desert Storm. Police Officer. Detective. Artist. Wrestler. That may sound like five...

Rob Schamberger is (not exclusively) All Elite

Posted by Kari Williams | Apr 29, 2024 | Interviews, The Artistic Canvas

After more than 10 years with WWE, Rob Schamberger resigned his post as the company’s artist in...

‘A few more crosses to burn’: A KKK threat to Tiger Flowers Johnstone

Posted by Steven Johnson | Feb 21, 2024 | Interviews, The Artistic Canvas

During Black History Month, it’s worth telling how forgotten Black wrestler Tiger Flowers Johnstone is more than just a museum piece.

Mat Matters: Goodbye to Marshall Ward, 1971-2023

Posted by Greg Oliver | Dec 12, 2023 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Obituaries, Opinion, The Artistic Canvas

Marshall Ward was one of the most creative people that I have ever met in my life. Painter,...

Wrestler El Loco D. Clown/artist Winston Jordan dies

Posted by Greg Oliver | Oct 19, 2023 | Obituaries, The Artistic Canvas

It’s been more than a week since Winston Jordan, who wrestled as El Loco D. Clown, died. The...

George Gordienko finally has his day with great biography

Posted by Cory Santos | Dec 20, 2022 | Books, The Artistic Canvas

George Gordienko might very well be the greatest wrestler you have never heard of. As an American...

Stampede legend Gil Hayes dies

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 31, 2022 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Obituaries, The Artistic Canvas

Gil Hayes, a hated villain from the Stampede Wrestling circuit, died on July 28, from a massive...

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July 2025

July 19: NJPW G1 Climax 35 Opening Weekend (Hokkai Kita-Yell)
July 19: GCW Bash At The Ballpark (New York City, New York)
July 20: NJPW G1 Climax 35 Opening Weekend (Hokkai Kita-Yell)
July 20: TNA Slammiversary (Elmont, New York)
July 28: GCW (Tokyo, Japan)
July 29: GCW (Tokyo, Japan)
July 30: GCW (Tokyo, Japan)
July 31: GCW Hit ‘Em Up 2025 (Rutherford, New Jersey)

August 2025

August 1: GCW Hit ‘Em Up 2025 (Rutherford, New Jersey)
August 2: WWE SummerSlam (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
August 2: GCW Emo Fight 2025 (Rutherford, New Jersey)
August 2: GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XIV (Rutherford, New Jersey)
August 3: WWE SummerSlam (East Rutherford, New Jersey)
August 15: GCW/JCW The 2 Day War – Tag 1 (Thornville, Ohio)
August 16: NJPW G1 Climax 35 Finals (Ariake Arena)
August 16: GCW/JCW The 2 Day War – Tag 2 (Thornville, Ohio)
August 17: NJPW G1 Climax 35 Finals (Ariake Arena)
August 24: AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door (London, England)
August 31: WWE Clash in Paris (Paris, France)

September 2025

September 5: ROH Death Before Dishonor (Philadelphia, PA)
September 13: MLW Fightland (North Richland Hills, Texas)
September 12: GCW (Detroit, Michigan)
September 13: GCW (Indianapolis, Indiana)
September 20: AEW All Out (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
September 28: GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport London (London, England)

October 2025

October 4: MLW Slaughterhouse (Long Beach, California)
October 4: GCW (Anchorage, Alaska)
October 11: WWE Crown Jewel (Perth, Australia)

November 2025

November 15: MLW Lucha Apocalypto (Cicero, Illinois)
November 29: WWE Survivor Series (San Diego, California)