Allied Independent Wrestling Federations World Heavyweight champion, Eric Draven AIWF Wrestling, one of the longest-running and most respected sanctioning bodies in professional wrestling, officially issues an open challenge to any wrestling organization or sanctioning body in the world: Title for Title. Champion vs. Champion. The prestigious AIWF World Championship, established in 1992, is recognized by over 150 promotions across 54 countries and has been defended around the

Bobby Edward Duncum Sr . (August 14, 1944 – January 21, 2026) — a towering figure in the world of professional wrestling and one of the most iconic villains of the territorial era — has passed away at the age of 81 after a life that left an enduring mark on the industry. ​ Born in Austin, Texas, Duncum’s career began not in the ring, but on the football field. A standout offensive tackle at West Texas A&M University, he was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1967 and appea

Saturday, January 17th, history was made as the first-ever Rick Marx Memorial Tag Team Tournament was held. ​ Pro Wrestling Mid-South presented the eight-team tournament at the Herb Welch Wrestleplex in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The night featured several outstanding battles, with The Faculty, The Headliners, The Hunters, PLE and The Tornado, The Troublemakers, DisGraceland, The Anthony Express, and the Sons of Destruction all competing for tournament glory. The Anthony Express f

A new era has begun in the Allied Independent Wrestling Federation . ​ Eric Raven etched his name into AIWF history by defeating Lou Gotti to capture the AIWF World Heavyweight Championship, ending Gotti’s reign and delivering one of the most significant title changes the organization has seen in recent memory. The championship bout was a clash of styles, personalities, and momentum. Held in Indiana under the Supreme Wrestling promotion, Lou Gotti entered the match as a domin

In a thrilling title showdown last night, Sons of Destruction — the unstoppable duo of Uber Destroyer and David Rose — struck gold by winning the AIWF World Tag Team Championships in a show-stealing affair. ​ ​The match took place at a special Allied Independent Wrestling Federations (AIWF) event in North Carolina (video footage from the bout was posted online showing the teams in action). ​ Night of Chaos: The Championship Match Sons of Destruction battled against the formid

New NWA U.S. Tag Team Champions, The Slimeballz, Tommy Rant & Sage Chantz with Aron Stevens in the background      In a breakout moment for the National Wrestling Alliance’s tag team division, The Slimeballz — the tandem of Sage Chantz and Tommy Rant — captured the NWA United States Tag Team Championship , marking a major milestone in their careers and a shift in the title landscape. ​ Championship Victory: What Happened On September 5, 2025, at NWA Powerrr in Tampa, Florida,

In a moment that felt both inevitable and impossible to accept, John Cena wrestled the final match of his storied career—and it ended with him submitting to Gunther. No fireworks. No miracle comeback. No last-second Attitude Adjustment. Just a stark, brutal conclusion delivered by “The Ring General,” marking the end of one of the most influential careers in professional wrestling history. ​      From the opening bell, the match told a clear story: this was not about nostalgia

Tournament background: stakes were sky-high On December 5, 2025, SmackDown hosted the finals of the “The Last Time Is Now Tournament,” a showdown to decide who would face John Cena in what is now confirmed as his final match at Saturday Night's Main Event XLII on December 13.    Knight had battled his way through a gauntlet of former-champions and big names — including wins over the likes of Zack Ryder, The Miz, and Jey Uso — to earn his place in the final.  In short: this wa

On Monday night, buzz began online when AMC, the people behind The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul, and Mad Men, took to X to tease something new coming Thursday, January 15, 2026. This caught wrestling fans’ attention, as it had previously been reported that TNA was in talks with the channel to make it the new home of Impact. And now this has been officially confirmed by the cable station, with other sources claiming the deal is for $30 million a year and ends the NXT partner

Pro Wrestling Mid South delivered one of its most explosive nights of action with the annual $10,000 Royale Challenge, and when the smoke cleared, Brandon Ray — The Reelfoot Saint — stood tall as the last man standing, securing not only the cash prize but also a coveted Unified Heavyweight Championship match at the upcoming Winter Classic. The Royale Challenge, known for its unpredictable eliminations and grueling endurance, showcased some of the very best talents from across

AEW Full Gear delivered one of its most explosive and emotional nights in company history, highlighted by two major championship victories that sent shockwaves through the wrestling world. Samoa Joe captured the AEW World Championship, while FTR reclaimed the AEW World Tag Team Titles—both wins marking turning points in the careers of the athletes involved and reshaping the landscape of AEW heading into 2026. ​ Samoa Joe Claims the AEW World Championship For over two decades,

The wrestling world lost one of its most comforting and consistent voices with the passing of Bob Caudle on November 15, 2025, at the age of 95. His death, confirmed by his son, Mike, marked the end of an era — but his legacy lives on in innumerable memories of fans and fellow professionals alike.  ​ A Storied Career: From Local Studio to Wrestling Legend Bob Caudle began his broadcast journey in the late 1950s, working in Wilmington, North Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia, wh

In recent weeks, fans of the National Wrestling Alliance have noticed the absence of Natalya Neidhart from NWA Powerrr, despite widespread buzz surrounding her surprise appearances with the promotion earlier this year. While NWA officials had teased further involvement from the third-generation star, it now appears that Natalya’s commitments to WWE have prevented her from appearing on the program as originally expected. ​ A Cross-Promotional Moment That Caught Attention Natal

In a moment destined for the WWE history books, John Cena captured the WWE Intercontinental Championship from Dominik Mysterio in an emotional, high-energy bout that solidified Cena’s legacy as one of the most accomplished Superstars in professional wrestling history. With this victory, Cena officially joined the elite ranks of Grand Slam Champions, having now held every major championship in WWE history — the WWE Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, United States Ch

After months of speculation and quiet acknowledgment from the wrestling community, the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) has officially recognized Mike Mondo as the NWA National Champion as of November 4, 2025. However, insiders and fans alike know that Mondo’s championship reign truly began months earlier—on August 16, 2025, at NWA 77 in his hometown of Huntington, New York. ​ At NWA 77, Mondo captured the prestigious National Championship in a hard-fought contest that showc

Public statement on behalf of the Rotunda Family.   Our family would like to take a moment to clarify some information currently circulating online regarding my father, Mike Rotunda.   Yes, my uncle Barry did make a comment mentioning that my father is in hospice care while answering a question about our late family member, whom we lost two years ago. We want to make it clear that he misspoke—not intentionally. My father is not in hospice, but rather in a rehabilitation cente

Sad news has struck the wrestling world as reports confirm that WWE legend Mike Rotunda has entered hospice care. Known to fans around the globe for his decades of in-ring excellence and his respected role as a mentor behind the scenes, Rotunda’s condition has prompted an outpouring of love and support from across the wrestling community. ​ Rotunda, best known for his time in WWE as Irwin R. Schyster (I.R.S.), and as one half of the tag team The U.S. Express with Barry Windha

On the October 20, 2025 episode of WWE Raw live from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, the tag-team landscape shifted dramatically. In the show’s opening championship match, AJ Styles and Dragon Lee defeated the heel duo of Finn Bálor & JD McDonagh (of the faction The Judgment Day) to capture the WWE World Tag Team Championships.   Here’s a breakdown of how it all unfolded, what it means, and why this matters moving forward.   The Match Breakdown The champions Bá

WWE Superstar Seth Rollins is reportedly set to be sidelined for some time. And no, it's not a work this time.   It was noted on Monday that  Rollins allegedly injured his shoulder  during his WWE Crown Jewel match with Cody Rhodes on Saturday to the point that he was walking around with a sling on his arm, with people internally believing he was legitimately hurt.   WWE  quickly turned Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman on Rollins unexpectedly on Monday Night Raw,

Few wrestlers embodied tortured brilliance quite like Raven. With his trademark leather jacket, piercing intellect, and brooding...