Independent Wrestling

Adam Ryder striving for excellence in ring and school

Posted by Matthew Byer | Mar 11, 2015 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

British Columbia has recently been blessed with a thriving independent wrestling scene. One of the...

Chris Sabin busier than ever after TNA departure

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 14, 2015 | Interviews

On a national basis, Chris Sabin left the scene in May when he parted ways with TNA. The former...

Vancouver Island finds new wrestling life

Posted by Matthew Byer | Nov 17, 2014 | Interviews

Vancouver Island is known for a lot of things: peacocks in Beacon Hill Park, music festivals and...

Matt Garrett: Wrestler, promoter, booker, clown

Posted by Roger Baker | Nov 9, 2014 | Interviews

For the most part, Matt Garrett is trying to put wrestling in his rear-view mirror, putting his...

Jesse Scott has survived wrestling’s ups and downs

Posted by Caleb Smith | Nov 5, 2014 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

You may not have heard of him, but he has influenced the careers of many wrestlers as a trainer,...

Why Tyson Dux is the Godfather of Ontario wrestling

Posted by Caleb Smith | Sep 11, 2014 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Tyson Dux is the Godfather of the Ontario independent wrestling scene. He is revered by his peers,...

Mike Hammer returns to the ring for a ‘little’ tour

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Jul 22, 2014 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Manitoba-based indy wrestler Mike Hammer is not the biggest name on the circuit, though that is...

Hannibal vs Prophet a match over respect, loyalty

Posted by Greg Oliver | May 7, 2014 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

On May 10th, Devon “Hannibal” Nicholson makes his return to the ring after three years...

Alex Vega analytical about his wrestling life

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | May 2, 2014 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

The mark of any great storyteller is to always leave the audience wanting more. Nobody can deny...

Cancer takes a beating thanks to Sixx and friends

Posted by Greg Oliver | Apr 14, 2014 | Interviews, Other House Shows

TORONTO — There’s wrestling strong and there’s real-life strong. Sunday...

Guest column: How an unprofessional referee can ruin a great match

Posted by Guest Column | Mar 12, 2014 | Opinion

By STEVE HOOPER – For SLAM! Wrestling The other night I had the opportunity to watch a...

Guest column: Ashley Sixx, my personal fight against cancer

Posted by Guest Column | Mar 1, 2014 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Opinion

By ASHLEY SIXX – For SLAM! Wrestling When I was given the opportunity to write a guest...

Bout with AJ Styles has JP Simms dreaming of more

Posted by Greg Oliver | Feb 28, 2014 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

There are times when you can actually see a turning point approaching. For JP Simms, a veteran of...

Trent Beretta having a blast on the indy circuit

Posted by Caleb Smith | Feb 19, 2014 | Interviews

It has been just over a year since Trent Beretta was released from the WWE. For some wrestlers...

Kongo Kong inspires awe

Posted by Caleb Smith | Feb 12, 2014 | Interviews

In wrestling there are many stereotypes, especially for a black performer. You could be the...

Free agent AJ Styles happy to deliver ‘dream matches’

Posted by Bob Kapur | Feb 5, 2014 | Interviews

More than almost any other person, AJ Styles was synonymous with TNA Wrestling. The...

OVW’s Jamin Olivencia always had a plan

Posted by Caleb Smith | Jan 15, 2014 | Interviews

Not many people can say they knew what career they want to pursue when they finish high school or...

Alumni make All Star night special at Cloverdale

Posted by Matthew Byer | Oct 1, 2013 | Interviews, Other House Shows

CLOVERDALE, BC – There’s a rich history of pro wrestling in British Columbia, and on...

‘Maverick’ Matt Milan big on giving back

Posted by Caleb Smith | Sep 30, 2013 | Interviews

The recent news that wrestling will remain in the Olympics is music to 22-year-old Matt...

The wild year of BC’s Kenny Lush

Posted by Matthew Byer | Sep 22, 2013 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Normally, within a 12-month period, a professional wrestler may have one or two significant...

Josh Alexander closing in on the next level

Posted by Matthew Byer | Sep 19, 2013 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

There comes a time when you can sense that a young wrestler on the independent scene is starting...

Calgary’s Blais blazing a new trail

Posted by Matthew Byer | Aug 29, 2013 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Recently, in Charlotte, North Carolina, a very special scholarship was awarded for the first time...

From rough start, Anthony Fiasco hoping for a good finish

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Aug 8, 2013 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

If ever there was a story that can be described as truly inspiring, it’s Anthony...

Brent Banks trying to raise his game

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | May 27, 2013 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

As “All-Starter” Brent Banks will tell you, looks can be deceiving. While the tall,...

Eddie Osbourne’s journey home to B.C.

Posted by Matthew Byer | May 15, 2013 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

For Ontario wrestling fans, the name Eddie Osbourne immediately brings to mind the image of...

Winnipeg’s Mentallo has traveled the world

Posted by Matthew Byer | Mar 3, 2013 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Many might think that leading the life of a masked wrestling superhero would be simple; however...

KC Andrews takes to the airwaves to build character

Posted by Matthew Byer | Jan 30, 2013 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Most indy pro wrestlers try to keep their “day job” under the radar, but that’s...

Action speaks loudly at Hart Legacy Wrestling

Posted by Jason Clevett | Jan 19, 2013 | Other House Shows

CALGARY – On Friday night, the historic Victoria Pavilion in Calgary’s Stampede Park...

Belts and titles don’t make Bishop ‘The Man’

Posted by Matthew Byer | Jan 9, 2013 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

It was the Year of Bishop in the Pacific Northwest. What else could you call 2012, which saw the...

Rookie Matt XStatic progressing by leaps and moonsaults

Posted by Matthew Byer | Nov 23, 2012 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Matt XStatic can remember his debut match like it was yesterday. First to the ring was...

Pepper Parks brings spice to the ring

Posted by Blaine Van Der Griend | Nov 7, 2012 | Interviews

He is a former male cheerleader, but could he be a future WWE Champion? No, it’s not Dolph...

Colourful Cam!!ikaze known for crazy moves

Posted by Matthew Byer | Nov 4, 2012 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

The crazy Cam!!ikaze has been wowing audiences throughout Alberta with his death-defying monsaults...

Albertan Bobby Sharp aiming for National status

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 20, 2012 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Up until September 8th, chances are that unless you were an indy wrestling aficionado in Alberta,...

A true Canadian champion to be crowned on Saturday

Posted by Greg Oliver | Sep 7, 2012 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

There have been many Canadian heavyweight titles through the years, but most were...

Matt Cross loves hitting the road

Posted by Greg Oliver | Aug 2, 2012 | Interviews

It’s a crazy idea, but then Matt Cross has made a decent little career out of his crazy,...

World of Warcraft + wrestling = Scotty O’Shea

Posted by ANTHONY SICILIA | Jul 12, 2012 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

At first glance Curtis Sturrock doesn’t resemble your run-of-the-mill wrestler, what with...

Documentary proves indies exist — and matter

Posted by Dave Hillhouse | May 17, 2012 | Hollywood Headlock Interviews

The boom-period of pro wrestling’s “behind-the-scenes” outpouring, on high-tide...

Missed flight leads to new ToW main event

Posted by Pat Laprade | May 7, 2012 | Other House Shows

MONTREAL — A ToW show is always full of surprises, good or bad. Sometimes, it’s an...

Examining Mike Rollins’ psycho mind

Posted by ANTHONY SICILIA | Feb 23, 2012 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

By now, the Ontario indy scene is very familiar with “Psycho” Mike Rollins. The next...

Inter Species Wrestling brings pandas, lobsters and more to i-PPV

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jan 26, 2012 | Interviews

The world of Internet pay-per-view may never be the same after Inter Species Wrestling enters the...

Already stacked Montreal CRW show gets a Million Dollar bonus

Posted by Pat Laprade | Oct 31, 2011 | House Show Reviews, Interviews, Other House Shows

MONTREAL – It’s not every day you can see a show with a Hall of Famer, a former WWE...

Gangrel still a force at 42

Posted by Matthew Byer | Oct 21, 2011 | Interviews

At the age of 42, Gangrel is still spewing blood from his chalice, with his long blond hair,...

Tony Baroni a working man’s ECCW/NWA champ

Posted by Matthew Byer | Oct 5, 2011 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

The ECCW/NWA Canadian Heavyweight champion Tony Baroni makes an immediate impression with skull...

Intensity Franky the Mobster’s calling card

Posted by Stephen Dean Johnson | Sep 17, 2011 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Franky the Mobster may end up becoming a bigger star on the small screen and silver screen than he...

B.C.’s KC Spinelli not lacking in confidence

Posted by Matthew Byer | Sep 8, 2011 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

“If this is your first time hearing about me, then @#$% son you must be living under a rock!...

Improved confidence level reflects Courtney Rush’s name change

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jul 5, 2011 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

There can be a lot to a name. When the Ontario-based rocker-chick wrestler P.J. Tyler switched to...

RICK — just RICK — a unique Pacific Cup champion

Posted by Matthew Byer | Jun 30, 2011 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Rick Sterling — otherwise known simply as RICK — dove into the spotlight by claiming...

Rookie Farhan Faruqui already in WWE’s sights

Posted by Greg Oliver | Jun 2, 2011 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

It’s pretty remarkable to be writing about a 31-year-old professional wrestler who has had...

Prairie Wrestling Alliance turns 10

Posted by Jason Clevett | Mar 18, 2011 | Interviews

Saturday’s Prairie Wrestling Alliance card promises to be an emotional evening. In addition...

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