TheWrap is reporting that Netflix is renewing the standout show GLOW for a third season. The second season premiered on June 29 and shortly after was nominated for several outstanding awards for its first season. GLOW reacted to the news of the show’s renewal on twitter. Did you think we'd GLOW to Vegas without you? … Read more
Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground review, Believers! In this week’s episode Kobra Moon and her tribe promise to bounce back quickly from their recent loss to the Worldwide Underground. The episode opens up with Kobra Moon approaching Antonio Cueto and asking for a Trios Title shot for her team. She makes a point by … Read more
Tenille Dashwood has been extremely active on the indies since being released from WWE last year. She’s helped garner more interest into Women of Honor and boosted shows everywhere she goes. However, she recently suffered a personal set back that has kept her off Ring of Honor’s ReUnited tour. She shared her struggle on twitter: … Read more
This Saturday, August 18, World Wonder Ring STARDOM kicks off its year-annual tournament, the 5*STAR Grand Prix. Several gaijin independent stars will join the tournament this year including: Kimber Lee Jaime Hayter Kelly Klien Rachael Ellering Nicole Savoy The 5?STAR GP 2018 begins this weekend! pic.twitter.com/lDKLWmbnMU — We Are Stardom (@we_are_stardom) August 14, 2018 The 5?STAR GP … Read more
Independent wrestling star Kris Wolf was a recent guest the Women’s Pro Wrestling Weekly podcast where she discusses first starting her wrestling career, coming up with her Wolf persona, and reveals the top names she’d like to wrestle. Highlights of the interview below, courtesy of After Buzz. On coming up with her Wolf persona: I … Read more
Despite last week’s loss to the Worldwide Underground, Kobra Moon still has big plans for her tribe. Drago may be freed, but Kobra Moon still has big plans for The Reptile Tribe in the Temple. New episode of @LuchaElRey WEDNESDAY 8p ET on @Elreynetwork! #luchaunderground #luchalibre #prowrestling #wrestling #lucha #elreyallday @thunderrosa22 @Daga_wrestler @TheSamiCallihan pic.twitter.com/miuzssulDq — … Read more
Kay Lee Ray will debut for Women of Honor during Ring of Honor’s Honor Re-United tour this week. Previously scheduled for tag action, she’ll now compete in singles match ups for three days of the tour. She was previously scheduled to wrestle with partner Chardonnay against Tenille Dashwood and Viper. However, due to injuries to both … Read more
Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground review, Believers! This Wednesday’s episode finally got down to the climax of the Reptile Tribe’s feud with Worldwide Underground. And we finally see Mariposa in action since the first episode of the season! Let’s dive in. The show opens up with Mariposa approaching Antonio Cueto. She demands a Gift … Read more
The Reptile Tribe’s obsession with Worldwide Underground comes to a head tonight on Lucha Underground. LU released this preview of tonight’s episode: “Mariposa makes an enticing offer to Antonio Cueto in the newest episode of “Lucha Underground.” Meanwhile, Paul London makes an offering to the gods on behalf of the White Rabbit. In this week’s main event, … Read more
If you are unfamiliar with RISE (Developing Tomorrow’s Women’s Athletes), it’s a fairly new independent women’s wrestling promotion run by a man named Kevin Harvey. What started as only a seminar, has grown into its own promotion and has helped develop women’s wrestling talent for the likes of Shimmer and other promotions. But on June … Read more
On Saturday, August 4, World of Sport wrestling crowned its first Women’s Champion – making history in the newly relaunched promotion. The triple threat main event pit Viper, Kay Lee Ray, and Bea Priestley against each other for the belt. If looks could kill? @Kay_Lee_Ray @BeaPriestley #WOSWrestling pic.twitter.com/amCCLfXNr2 — WOS Wrestling (@WOSWrestling) August 4, 2018 … Read more
Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground review, Believers! This is a short one but worth covering because we had two major updates regarding our Luchadoras. First up we have the Reptile Tribe still going at it with Worldwide Underground. A match between Daga and PJ Black takes place. The winner is Daga. Kobra Moon calls … Read more
Tonight’s Lucha Underground promises to continue the feud between Kobra Moon’s reptiles and Worldwide Underground. LU has released this preview of tonight’s episode: “Tensions are high in The Temple and the stakes could not be higher in the newest episode of “Lucha Underground.” The war between the Worldwide Underground and the Reptile Tribe heats up and the … Read more
Today (July 28th) the revived British Wrestling promotion World of Sport, now simply WOS Wrestling, returned to ITV. At the end of the first episode tonight, a preview for next week’s episode revealed that next week’s episode will see a triple threat match which between Viper, Kay Lee Ray and Bea Priestley to determine the … Read more
Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground review, Believers. This week’s episode focuses on crowning a new Gift of the Gods Champion. The GOTG title is on the line in a six-way match. It’s El Dragon Azteca Jr. vs King Cuerno vs Ivelisse vs Mack vs Son of Havoc vs Dezmond X. In #luchaunderground, we love … Read more
Last week an impromptu match was set up between the holders of the Aztec Medallions. Mil Muertes got the booted from competing for the Gift of the Gods title, which leaves six competitors for tonight’s match: El Dragon Azteca Jr. vs King Cuerno vs Ivelisse vs Mack vs Son of Havoc vs Dezmond X. The winner … Read more
Last night (July 20th), SHINE Wrestling celebrated their sixth anniversary show with their SHINE 52 show from the Orpheum in Ybor City, Florida. Originally slated for the event was a SHINE Championship pitting then champ LuFisto against Kimber Lee. However, due to surgery, LuFisto relinquished the title. It was then announced that a new champion … Read more
Former Impact Wrestling Knockout Ayako Hamada is under a three-year period of probation in Japan because of possession of stimulant drugs. Back in May, Hamada called Sendai Girls’ staff to tell them that she was not able to wrestle because she was attacked by four men with knives. The company called the police. Around this … Read more
Two weeks ago Kobra Moon and her Reptile Tribe met Worldwide Underground in the squared circle and though they lost their message was clear, they are the most dangerous group in the new Temple. Tonight Kobra Moon’s biggest solider Vibora goes head to head with Johnny Mundo. Lucha Underground released this preview of tonight’s episode: … Read more
Lucha Underground star Cheerleader Melissa, who plays Mariposa on the El Rey series, was a recent guest on the Women’s Pro Wrestling Weekly podcast to discuss the current season, her favorite wrestling character that she’s played and explains why she would like to go to the WWE as a non-talent. Highlights of the interview below, courtesy … Read more
The new relaunch of World of Sport Wrestling will debut on ITV on July 28. Ahead of its premiere WOSW has announced its roster. Headed by the return of Viper, who won the first women’s singles match last year, independent talent announced so far include: Ayesha Raymond Kasey Owens Kay Lee Ray Bea Preistly Rachel … Read more
Welcome to this week’s Lucha Underground review, Believers. We’re treated for the second consecutive week in a row with women’s action as Ivelisse makes her presence felt against Joey Ryan. This match carries a special stipulation, whoever wins will gain an Aztec Medallion and with it a chance to compete for the Gift of the … Read more
GLOW Season 2 premiered on Netflix on June 29 to critical acclaim. Now the series is receiving numerous nominations for its original concept. The nominees for the 70th Emmy Awards were revealed this morning and GLOW is receiving 10 nominations that include: Outstanding Comedy Series Outstanding Directing- Pilot Outstanding Supporting Actress – Betty Gilpin Outstanding … Read more
Another woman making waves on the indies is making her way to Women of Honor. The promotion announced Kay Lee Ray will make her debut next month. She’ll be appearing in her home country during Ring of Honor’s Honor Re-United – Edinburgh event on August 16. ROH had this to say about her: “Since 2009, Kay … Read more
After serving Jeremiah Crane his comeuppance two weeks ago, Ivelisse is back in action tonight on Lucha Underground as she takes on Joey Ryan. WEDNESDAY! Ivelisse is having none of it from Joey Ryan! Catch an all-new @LuchaElRey 8p ET on @ElReyNetwork! #luchaunderground #luchalibre #wrestling #prowrestling #joeyryan #ivelisse #action #tv #ridewithelrey pic.twitter.com/QGcWjmYdBa — Lucha Underground … Read more
Viper is slated to make her Women of Honor debut next month. The promotion announced her awaited arrival for Ring of Honor’s Honor Re-United – Edinburgh event. WOH had this to say about Viper: “Known as “The Vixen of Violence”, Viper is the current SWA Champion in STARDOM, a title defended across countries in STARDOM’s partner … Read more