Independent Wrestling

Proposing a radical restructuring

Posted by Hotshot Johnny Devine | Mar 25, 2006 | Johnny Devine

I got into an interesting conversation with a promoter yesterday concerning the state of the...

Mastiff opts for school over OVW

Posted by Andy McNamara | Jan 19, 2006 | Interviews

Stay in school. Go to college. Have something to fall back on. How many times have we all heard...

Rhyno topples Abyss in loud indy show

Posted by Bob Kapur | Dec 6, 2005 | House Show Reviews, Other House Shows

A week before TNA’s Turning Point Pay-Per-View, several of the company’s stars...

Big crowd takes in NY church show

Posted by CHRIS SOKOL | Nov 12, 2005 | Other House Shows

With a wrestling ring on the altar, WWE stars on the show, and pastors in the front row, Power...

A Slyck upcoming star

Posted by CHRIS SOKOL | Nov 3, 2005 | Interviews

Known to many as “The Underground King,” Slyck Wagner Brown has enjoyed great success...

Madison pumped by AWE’s success

Posted by Marty Goldstein | Oct 6, 2005 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

WINNIPEG – Ask “The Mecca” Shane Madison what it has been like to be part of the...

Daniels still enjoying his freedom

Posted by Bob Kapur | Sep 7, 2005 | Interviews

Christopher Daniels has been called “the greatest independent wrestler of all time.” A...

Daniels bests Sabin & Williams at Toronto indy show

Posted by Bob Kapur | Aug 29, 2005 | House Show Reviews, Other House Shows

TORONTO — Last month, Toronto-wrestling promotion, Blood, Sweat and Ears put on their debut show. Featuring some of the finest of Ontario’s indy wrestling scene, combined with marquee star power of TNA star Rhino, it...

PWA continuing to grow

Posted by Jason Clevett | Jun 16, 2005 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Saturday, June 18th at NAIT in Edmonton will be another stepping stone in the continued growth of...

B.C. promotion scores TV slot

Posted by Fred Johns | Jun 14, 2005 | Interviews

VANCOUVER — It’s been nearly two decades since wrestling fans in the Lower Mainland...

Lucha stars unfazed by rope mishap in Toronto

Posted by Bob Kapur | May 15, 2005 | Other House Shows

Mexican superstars, Toronto’s shining up-and-comers, and a few indy veterans joined forces...

Aaron Idol sees only success

Posted by Fred Johns | May 5, 2005 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

VANCOUVER — The Pacific Cup is a championship of the elite — it’s been won by...

Maritime Cup up for grabs

Posted by JASON FOLLETT | May 2, 2005 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

The wrestling scene in the Maritimes is looking to break out of its rut and bring quality action...

Gary Williams born to be a ‘Wildman’

Posted by Slam Wrestling | Feb 21, 2005 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

REAL NAME: Gary Williams BORN: June 2, 1972 in Moncton, New Brunswick AKA: “Bad Boy”...

A Menace set to descend on Chatham

Posted by John M. Milner | Feb 8, 2005 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Darcy Lunn is excited about February 13th. On that day, he’ll be stepping into the ring...

Damian and Drake offer a real clash of Styles

Posted by STEVE RENNIE- SLAM! Wrestling | Jan 25, 2005 | Interviews

OTTAWA – It’s common for brothers to fight, although most would agree that sending...

Gino Brito honoured at inaugural MWO show

Posted by Yves Leroux | Jan 16, 2005 | House Show Reviews, Other House Shows

MONTREAL — Friday evening, yet another new wrestling federation was born in Québec. Already...

Abdullah forks up the WAW

Posted by Yves Leroux | Nov 22, 2004 | Other House Shows

MONTREAL – Saturday evening was the first show for the World All Stars Wrestling and its...

Johnny Ova trying to get over

Posted by CHRIS SOKOL | Nov 17, 2004 | Interviews

The wrestling business is dominated by big men — true or false? While many consider the...

Oh the Horror: Shane & Traci win at CyberSpace Wrestling Federation

Posted by CHRIS SOKOL | Oct 31, 2004 | Other House Shows

WAYNE, NJ — For months, TNA talent has attempted to take over the CyberSpace Wrestling...

Bulldogs Ironmen at PWA show

Posted by Jason Clevett | Oct 12, 2004 | House Show Reviews, Other House Shows

Due to scheduling conflicts and issues beyond their control, Edmonton’s Prairie Wrestling...

IWS delivers ladders, tacks, tables

Posted by Yves Leroux | Sep 26, 2004 | Other House Shows

MONTREAL – With their fifth anniversary now entrenched well into recent memories, and the...

A beauty of a Ballpark Brawl

Posted by CHRIS SOKOL | Aug 18, 2004 | Event Reports, Events, Other House Shows

BUFFALO, NY — Moonsaults, chair shots, ladders and baseball? Where does that all fit...

Little Jeanne’s destiny is old-school

Posted by CHRIS SOKOL | Aug 11, 2004 | Interviews

Long Island-based indy wrestler, Little Jeanne is not afraid to take from the past and use in the...

Dru Onyx to debut hip-hop CD

Posted by Corey David Lacroix | Jul 27, 2004 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Music for Cauliflower Ears

MONTREAL – John Cena, step back, ’cause Thuganomics is about to get Onyxized! Canadian...

Caruso heart of ECPW

Posted by CHRIS SOKOL | Jun 30, 2004 | Interviews

Gino Caruso, the owner of East Coast Professional Wrestling and a 16-year veteran on the mat, has...

Silverstein’s Canadian wrestling odyssey

Posted by Corey David Lacroix | Jun 7, 2004 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

MONTREAL – On any given weekend in this country, the dreamers of professional wrestling will...

Goddess Athena: For Love of the Game

Posted by Mike Altamura | May 3, 2004 | Interviews

When Nashville, Tennessee’s Goddess Athena speaks about the wrestling business,...

Kelly earns stripes the ‘Hardway’

Posted by Jason Clevett | Apr 26, 2004 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

On February 20th 2004 in Surrey, B.C., ECCW fans witnessed the fourth edition of the annual...

Wylde about wrestling in the U.S.

Posted by Corey David Lacroix | Mar 22, 2004 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

NIAGARA FALLS, ONT – For most people, there comes a time in life when one must take stock of...

Onyx crowned champ in CWA re-birth

Posted by Yves Leroux | Mar 1, 2004 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews, Other House Shows

MONTREAL – Under new management, the Championship Wrestling Association presented their...

Brantford baker Pat Murphy chasing a dream

Posted by Jaya Roopansingh | Jan 29, 2004 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

In Brantford, Ontario, Pat Murphy is your friendly, shy neighbourhood baker. By day he works at...

Scotty Mac: ECCW’s franchise player

Posted by Jason Clevett | Jan 14, 2004 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

At the bar, Scott is a friendly, humble bartender. But when he dons a pair of shiny pants, he...

A look at Western Canadian Wrestling in 2003

Posted by Jason Clevett | Jan 7, 2004 | News, Year End Award Stories

Although many have looked at the past 12 months as a dismal one for wrestling, in Western Canada...

One man’s memories of Mike Lozanski

Posted by Marty Goldstein | Dec 23, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Obituaries, Opinion

Just before I started working on the wrestling study for the government of Manitoba this spring, I...

The year of Neo Spirit

Posted by Corey David Lacroix | Nov 11, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

In the honeymoon capital of Canada, fighting spirit is alive and well. In an era when the lifespan...

CPW celebrates in style

Posted by Corey David Lacroix | Nov 5, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

HULL, Quebec — The anniversary season for professional wrestling promotions in eastern...

Blade drawn to pro wrestling

Posted by Corey David Lacroix | Oct 1, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

“He was the guy that saw something special in me and took the time to train me,” said...

Asylum: Ready to rumble

Posted by Mike Altamura | Sep 4, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

In late August, former Apocalypse Wrestling Federation (AWF) heavyweight champion Asylum returned...

Jason’s Saskatoon Diary Day 7: The Long Journey Home

Posted by Jason Clevett | Aug 13, 2003 | Interviews, Opinion, Other House Shows

CALGARY – We were an hour outside of Saskatoon, and I was enjoying the cool breeze blowing...

Jason’s Saskatoon Diary Day 6: Wavell Dethroned

Posted by Jason Clevett | Aug 11, 2003 | Interviews, Opinion, Other House Shows

SASKATOON – The fans have been begging for someone to knock the arrogant Wavell Starr off...

Jason’s Saskatoon Diary Day 5: The End Draws Near

Posted by Jason Clevett | Aug 10, 2003 | Interviews, Opinion, Other House Shows

SASKATOON – The end is in sight for Don Callis and Crash Crimson, the men behind the mania...

Jason’s Saskatoon Diary Day 4: From Legends to Rookies

Posted by Jason Clevett | Aug 9, 2003 | Interviews, Opinion, Other House Shows

Pro Outlaw Wrestling’s referee George Smiley is named because he always has a giant grin on...

Jason’s Saskatoon Diary Day 3: Apocalypse marks out

Posted by Jason Clevett | Aug 8, 2003 | Interviews, Opinion, Other House Shows

SASKATOON – For Calgary’s rising star Apocalypse, his match on the 9:00 p.m. show at...

Jason’s Saskatoon Diary: Day 2 – Hitman a hit

Posted by Jason Clevett | Aug 7, 2003 | Interviews, Opinion, Other House Shows

SASKATOON – Thousands of fans flocked to the Exhibition Wednesday to take in the POW action...

Jason’s Saskatoon Diary: Day 1 – Road Rules

Posted by Jason Clevett | Aug 6, 2003 | Interviews, Opinion, Other House Shows

SASKATOON – Whether you are the champion in WWE, a regular in Japan, or an independent...

The Hacker lives the gimmick

Posted by Corey David Lacroix | Aug 6, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

For many years, having a gimmick in professional wrestling has been the crucial factor in...

Crash Crimson power behind POW

Posted by Jason Clevett | Jul 30, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Crash Crimson has played many roles during his eight-year career. In addition to wrestling, he...

Border City celebrates 10 years

Posted by Mike Altamura | Jul 23, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

Windsor, Ontario based independent promotion Border City Wrestling (BCW) celebrates its 10th...

Touched by Angel Williams

Posted by Mike Altamura | Jul 2, 2003 | Canadian Hall of Fame, Interviews

The first thing that catches your attention about female wrestler Angel Williams is her stunning...

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