Around the World of Pro Wrestling 6/13/26: MLW, WOW, Sportzwire Radio, Revolution Wrestling Authority and Generation Next Pro Wrestling

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MLW & WOW week in review

Presented by Ed & Gordon.

Desk intro

Ed: “Fans, the wrestling world didn’t just simmer this week, it boiled over! Major League Wrestling turned Fusion into a powder keg, while Women Of Wrestling kept the spotlight firmly on the superheroes of the sport!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most consequential period — championships contested, factions in flux, and several athletes altering the competitive landscape.”

Major League Wrestling (MLW)

Key developments leading into June 13

From June 6 up to the June 13 episode of Fusion, MLW’s official updates and previews painted a very tense picture:

  • World Title rematch set: Killer Kross vs. Matt Riddle II for the MLW World Heavyweight Championship headlined Fusion.
  • “No Turning Back” over the league: Cesar Duran promised major revelations and consequences on Fusion.
  • New championship teased: MLW hyped the introduction of a new title, later revealed as the MLW Southern Crown Championship.
  • Middleweight spotlight: KUSHIDA vs. Alan Angels for the MLW World Middleweight Championship was promoted as a key title defense.
  • Street fight grudge match: Matthew Justice vs. Josh Bishop in a Chicago Street Fight was set to escalate their rivalry.

Ed: “From top to bottom, Fusion was loaded like a powder keg — and everybody knew somebody was getting blown sky‑high!”

MLW Fusion — June 13, 2026 (full results & highlights)

Based on Fightful’s results report for MLW Fusion on June 13, 2026.

MLW World Middleweight Championship

KUSHIDA (c) def. Alan Angels

  • Highlight: KUSHIDA successfully defended the Middleweight Title; Angels pushed the pace but couldn’t put the champion away.

Gordon: “A most technically proficient encounter — KUSHIDA’s timing and ring awareness once again proved decisive.”

Faction development

Okumura joins CONTRA

  • Highlight: Okumura aligned himself with CONTRA, further bolstering the faction’s numbers and menace.

Ed: “CONTRA just keeps adding artillery — and with Okumura in the fold, that arsenal looks even more dangerous!”

Chicago Street Fight

Josh Bishop def. Matthew Justice

  • Highlight: A wild, weapon‑heavy brawl that lived up to the “Chicago Street Fight” billing.

Gordon: “A most punishing affair — both men absorbed considerable damage, yet Bishop emerged the victor.”

New title announcement

MLW Southern Crown Championship introduced

  • Highlight: MLW unveiled the Southern Crown Championship, signaling expansion of its title scene.

Ed: “Any time a new championship hits the scene, you can feel the locker room sit up a little straighter — opportunity just walked through the door!”

Backstage confrontation

Alex Hammerstone confronts Matt Riddle

  • Highlight: Hammerstone, armed with a pipe, confronted Riddle backstage and had to be restrained by security, adding another layer of danger to the main‑event picture.

MLW World Heavyweight Championship

Killer Kross (c) vs. Matt Riddle — no contest

  • Highlight: The rematch for the MLW World Title ended in a no contest, with chaos and interference overshadowing any clear winner.
  • Angle: Cesar Duran and his family were declared “eliminated” by CONTRA, signaling a major power shift in MLW.

Ed: “Fans, that wasn’t a wrestling match, that was a full‑scale riot with a championship in the middle of it!”

Gordon: “A most disorderly conclusion — and one that leaves the championship picture in a state of considerable uncertainty.”

MLW news & rumors

(Summarizing from MLW’s official site and results coverage.)

  • Kross vs. Riddle II fallout: With the title match ending in a no contest, speculation is swirling about a possible stipulation rematch or multi‑man title bout.
  • CONTRA’s dominance: The faction eliminating Cesar Duran and his family from power suggests a new era of control and intimidation.
  • Southern Crown Championship: The introduction of the new title opens the door for a fresh regional or style‑based division; contenders are expected to emerge quickly.
  • Hammerstone’s trajectory: Hammerstone’s confrontation with Riddle hints at a future collision involving the World Title scene.
  • Middleweight division stability: KUSHIDA’s successful defense reinforces him as a cornerstone champion in MLW’s modern era.

Women Of Wrestling (WOW)

Ongoing Buzz

Credit wowe.com

  • “WOW’s newest media venture, the Official WOW Podcast hosted by wrestling historian Nigel Zane, is going on its eleventh week of YouTube livestreams. WOW owner and executive producer, David McLane, joined the podcast on May 15th with overflowing energy. McLane started the podcast teasing a WOW Season 5 live show stating, “We’re working on the brand new WOW diagram for the new season and where the new live events are going to be coming to all the fans this coming year. It’s going to be very exciting news as we make the announcement at the end of the summer.” The conversation continued as McLane announced a surprise WOW World Championship Title Match announcement – granting WOW Superhero Genesis a long awaited match against WOW’s current World Champion, Penelope Pink. McLane spent some time praising former WOW Superheroes like Terri Gold, Jungle Grrl, Lana Star, and “The Real Deal” Selina Majors, before pushing on to speak out about the current women’s sports landscape.” https://www.youtube.com/live/krm0AxcLC7k?si=MMO5yvxH1NVpGz9X
  • “Two time WOW World Champion and former WOW World Tag Team Champion, Penelope Pink, joined the Official WOW podcast last week ahead of her supercharged WOW World Championship Title defense against Genesis. As the self proclaimed “Best Damn Thing WOW’s Ever Seen,” Pink is very confident she will retain her title against Australian powerhouse, Genesis. Nigel Zane pressed Pink about Miami’s Sweet Heat recently losing their WOW World Tag Team Titles, but Pink denied the results of the match, claiming that Lauire and Lindsey Carlson were cheated out of their titles, they didn’t actually lose. Pink on Laurie and Lindsey Carson losing their titles: “[Miami’s Sweet Heat] didn’t lose, they were cheated. They were not the ones who got pinned to lose those belts… it doesn’t sit right with [Miami’s Sweet Heat.]” Zane also asked Pink what free agent in the wrestling world Pink would love to see join the WOW roster, and Pink immediately named Shotzi. Sound off in the comments if you agree! Pink on Shotzi: “I think it would be in WOW’s best interest to get in the ballpit with Shotzi Blackheart.” Pink went on to say that she’s been preparing for her title defense against Genesis in the gym and in the ring, as well as crafting a strategy to handle Genesis’ Ultimate Weapon: Drucilla Blade who will be lurking ringside during their match. Pink on Genesis: “I’ll gladly send you back to the other side of the world wrapped up in a nice little box, back to the kangeroos…” https://www.youtube.com/live/hCeWaIlYyFU?si=8xCJ2otn708jJB08
  • ‘WOW: Women of Wrestling’ Star Genesis On Performing For Little Girls in the Audience: ‘I’m a Very Tough Wrestler, That Warms My Cold Heart’ When Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss was a young teen, she started attending San Diego Comic-Con. She said in the convention’s first years, she would attend the event to buy comic books of her favorite characters and talk to other super fans. Now, Buss gets to bring her WOW: Women of Wrestling league to SDCC. Buss, the co-founder and co-owner of WOW, co-founder and co-owner of WOW David McLane, WOW superheroes coach Coach Campanelli and WOW superhero Genesis joined the Variety Studio presented by Google TV to talk female representation in sports. “More and more female athletes are putting in the time and the dedication and the focus because there’s a possibility of getting a scholarship to pursue their education,” Buss said. “I look at the success of the WNBA, women’s tennis, women’s golf, now women’s soccer, and there’s so many more athletes that don’t have a place to show the years of dedication and the athleticism.” She said she wanted to revitalize the Women of Wrestling brand to help provide female wrestlers with a platform to show off their discipline, dedication and sacrifices they made to become the athletes they are. “Women’s sports need people like me to invest back and create opportunities,” Buss said. Genesis, one of the female wrestlers a part of the WOW team, said she feels fortunate to have Buss spearheading the company and girls on the roster. She said she hopes the wrestlers can inspire the next generation of young girls who want to be athletes and are interested in sports and entertainment. “Those are our favorite fans,” Genesis said. “When we see little girls in the audience, those are the ones we really want to shout out because that was us before, just a fan trying to find a way. Just to see them in the crowd, even though I’m a very tough wrestler, that warms my cold heart.” https://dai.ly/x92yt2m
  • Muscle & Fitness Exclusive: Santana Garrett Shares Her Secrets to Empowerment “When fiery female WWE superstars like Trish Stratus, Lita, and Chyna began to make an impact in the new millennium, there was a gradual growth in the number of women that that would dare to sign themselves up to a mostly male club. “I was the only girl at my wrestling school,” recalls Garrett. “I was going to school out in St. Louis, Missouri, and I decided to start training out there. In the beginning, they weren’t very accepting of me. I don’t know if it’s because I’m a female, or if it’s because my dad was a wrestler and they wanted to make me earn it… but they certainly did. To prove her passion, Garrett threw herself into training, flipping old tractor tires and bumping herself around the mat like a rag doll. Still, as she progressed, the young upstart found mentors in the likes of Sean “X-Pac” Waltman, and Scott “Razor Ramon” Hall, two of the biggest names of the Monday Night Wars era. Training at the Team Vision Dojo in Florida, Garrett learned from the best. “I got to do matches with them over the years, whether they were managing me or in a tag intergender tag match, and they made me the first lady of the WolfPac,” beams Garrett. “So, you take bits and pieces from each person that you come across.” Garrett’s ability to absorb the wisdom given to her was put to good use, as she became the NWA World Women’s Champion in 2015. Her run with that title included a successful defence in Japan, marking the first time in 36 years that the belt had been defended there.  TNA (Total Nonstop Action) Wrestling fans will recall Garrett’s run under the name Brittany, while WWE fans will remember her time toiling away in NXT. She also entered the 2021 Royal Rumble at number twelve. Since 2013, however, WOW – Women of Wrestling — has been an enduring part of Garett’s bone-crushing career, where she has held the WOW Tag Team Championship and even reached the top of the mountain with the WOW World Championship in 2016.”

Ed: “WOW continues to prove that the spotlight isn’t just shared — it’s owned by these superheroes every single week!”

WOW Superheroes

Gordon: “A most engaging broadcast, I’m sure — once the results are allowed to settle in, the broader implications for the championship hierarchy will become clear.”

Sportzwire Radio YouTube, RWA & Generation Next Pro — this week

Sportzwire Radio (YouTube)

Typical focus:

  • Interviews: Independent and regional wrestlers, promoters, and personalities.
  • Coverage: Results and previews for indie promotions.
  • Commentary: Opinion segments on current wrestling news and storylines.

This week’s template:

Ed: “Sportzwire’s YouTube channel is like a control tower for the indie scene — if something’s taking off, they’re talking about it!”

Revolution Wrestling Authority (RWA)

Gordon: “A most valuable proving ground — RWA continues to offer a platform where emerging talent can refine their craft.”

Generation Next Pro Wrestling (GNPW)

Ed: “Generation Next lives up to its name — every card feels like a sneak peek at tomorrow’s headliners!”

Desk outro

Ed: “Fans, from MLW’s Fusion chaos to the superheroes of WOW and the grind of the indie scene, this week felt like a full‑on wrestling festival — different flavors, same adrenaline rush!”

Gordon: “Indeed. A most dynamic week across multiple promotions, and one that sets the stage for even more compelling developments in the days ahead.”

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