Good Evening, Wrestling Fans!
Welcome back to the sports desk, where we’re covering everything happening in Major League Wrestling and Women Of Wrestling this past week.
HEADLINES
Ed: Before we head to the ring, let’s check the stories everybody’s talking about.
Gordon: Former AEW Trios Champion Billy Gunn revealed that his AEW run became much bigger than he originally expected. Gunn said he initially signed on to wrestle only a limited number of dates but quickly found himself working far more often than anticipated.
Ed: Over in WWE circles, JBL poured cold water on long-standing stories of major backstage animosity between Shawn Michaels and Vader, saying many of those tales have been exaggerated over the years.
Gordon: And Drew McIntyre is still not holding back when discussing CM Punk, recently referring to his rival as a “genuine piece of crap” while discussing their very public issues.
MAJOR LEAGUE WRESTLING REPORT
October 17 MLW Fusion
Ed: MLW’s road to Saturday Night SuperFight continued with an eventful Fusion episode.
Results
- Zamaya defeated Tiara James.
- Okumura defeated Love Doug in a Lightning Match.
- Matt Riddle defeated Mark Coffey in an Opera Cup opening-round match.
- MLW Women’s Champion Shotzi Blackheart retained against RINA.
Major Developments
Gordon: MLW World Champion Killer Kross publicly praised Josh Bishop despite Bishop pinning him in a street fight. That wasn’t enough for The Skyscrapers, who interrupted and demanded championship consideration.
Ed: The episode also featured:
- Introduction packages spotlighting Masha Slamovich’s role in CONTRA.
- Austin Aries dismissing Matt Riddle as a serious threat.
- Announcement of Kross vs. Bishop in a Last Man Standing Match at Saturday Night SuperFight.
- Teases for Tessa Blanchard’s arrival.
- Yota Tsuji announcing his upcoming MLW appearance.
October 22 MLW Fusion
Using results reported by 411Mania:
Match Results
- Joe Coffey defeated Andrew Everett.
- Josh Bishop defeated Rich Royal.
- Saya Kamitani defeated Lady Frost.
- Austin Aries defeated Trevor Lee in an Opera Cup Quarterfinal match.
Show Highlights
Gordon: Joe Coffey scored the victory and then claimed Trevor Lee’s Southern Crown Championship was firmly in his sights.
Ed: Officials revealed injuries suffered by CJ Gallows following recent attacks, including a fractured jaw, concussion and lung bruising. The Glasgow Boys were fined while The Good Brothers announced a Chicago Street Fight for Saturday Night SuperFight.
Gordon: Saya Kamitani’s victory was only the start. Afterward, Shotzi confronted her and called the matchup she’d like to see a dream match. Moments later, Scarlett and Zamaya joined the chaos and the situation quickly broke down into a brawl.
Ed: Elsewhere:
- Yota Tsuji issued an open challenge.
- Tessa Blanchard formally announced her MLW arrival.
- Killer Kross and Josh Bishop fought throughout the arena and into the streets before security could regain control.
MLW NEWS & RUMORS
Tessa Blanchard Incoming
Gordon: Tessa Blanchard is headed into MLW with significant fan interest surrounding her debut and what role she’ll play in the women’s division.
Opera Cup Heating Up
Austin Aries advanced past Trevor Lee, while Matt Riddle had already secured a tournament victory the previous week. The Opera Cup picture continues to narrow heading toward the semifinals.
Saturday Night SuperFight Taking Shape
Key stories include:
- Killer Kross vs. Josh Bishop
- Good Brothers vs. Glasgow Boys Street Fight
- Yota Tsuji’s debut appearance
- Tessa Blanchard’s first MLW appearance
All have received major television focus this week.
WOMEN OF WRESTLING REPORT
WOW Activity During The Past Week
Official WOW Podcast Episode 35
“Coach vs. Krush: The Great Debate”
Ed: One of WOW’s hottest stories continued outside the ring.
Gordon: Coach Campanelli and Kandi Krush’s escalating rivalry became the centerpiece of the latest WOW podcast episode as both women attempted to settle their differences in a highly public debate hosted by Nigel Zane.
Ongoing WOW Storylines
Top Tier Continues To Implode
The relationship between Coach Campanelli and Kandi Krush continues deteriorating following months of tension. WOW’s own coverage has highlighted:
- Coach blaming Krush for recent setbacks.
- Public arguments between the two.
- Krush questioning Coach’s leadership.
- Physical confrontations between the former allies.
Santana Garrett Remains On Top
WOW Champion Santana Garrett remains one of the company’s central figures after capturing the championship from Penelope Pink earlier this season.
WOW Superheroes #193 – Power Shift
- Gloria Glitter & Keta Rush defeated Coach Campanelli & Kandi Krush.
- Miami’s Sweet Heat defeated Animal Instinct.
- Santana Garrett defeated Penelope Pink to win the WOW Championship.
EVERYTHING INDY WRESTLING REPORT
Ed: Before we leave the air, let’s visit one of the busiest independent wrestling communities online, the Facebook group, Everything Indy Wrestling. Featured recently:
Empire Wrestling Federation
Discussion among fans this week centered on EWF activity and talent performances, with supporters continuing to track upcoming California-area independent events through the community.
World Wide Wrestling League
The World Wide Wrestling League remained a frequent conversation topic among members, with event updates and talent highlights drawing engagement throughout the week.
Eddie Taurus
Independent standout Eddie Taurus continued generating attention from fans sharing match clips, upcoming bookings and career updates.
Everything Indy Wrestling Facebook Group
Fans looking to follow independent wrestling discussions can find the group here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1052875778065763
FINAL BELL
Ed: Wrestling fans, that’s the story this week. MLW is charging toward Saturday Night SuperFight, the Opera Cup field is shrinking, and chaos seems to follow Killer Kross and Josh Bishop wherever they go.
Gordon: Meanwhile, WOW continues to be dominated by the growing conflict between Coach Campanelli and Kandi Krush, while Santana Garrett remains the woman every challenger wants to catch.
Ed: For my broadcast partner and everyone here at the sports desk, thanks for spending part of your evening with us.
Gordon: Keep your eyes on the horizon, because professional wrestling never stays quiet for long.
Ed: And be sure to check back tomorrow, because there will always be another headline, another rivalry, and another bell ready to ring.
Good night from the sports desk!