The Times-Union Arena in Albany, NY, which has hosted several WWF and WWE PPVs over the years, including Ric Flair's 1992 Royal Rumble win, Kurt Angle's first WWF title win in 2000 and Edge cashing in the Money in the Bank to defeat John Cena for the WWE title has been re-titled the MVP Arena.
Former Global Wrestling Federation star Chaz Taylor is working on a book about his life and career.
The complete field of competition has now been announced Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's 2022 edition of Battle of Los Angeles, one of the biggest independent wrestling tournaments of the year, will feature Aramis, Bandido, Black Taurus, Kevin Blackwood, Jack Cartwheel, JD Drake, Daniel Garcia, Jonathan Gresham, Rey Horus, Jonah, Lee Moriarty, Buddy Murphy, Davey Richards, Lio Rush, Alex Shelley and Phillip Five Skulls. The tournament is set for 1/29/22 and 1/30/22 at the Globe Theater in LA.
Former WCW star Glacier filed for a number of trademarks related to his ring name on 12/16/21.
The most recent episode of Championship Wrestling from Hollywood noted the promotion's series will be featuring "Best of" episodes over the next several weeks featuring content from Hollywood, Memphis, Atlanta and more until they are back to producing new content. The hope is to be running regularly in Atlanta next month at Center Stage.
The Jeff Jarret/Greg Parsons Classic All-Star Wrestling series, which airs on YouToo America among other outlets has completed its first season but will be returning for a second. The 30-minute series features vintage footage. The most recent episode featured Ricky Steamboat vs. Greg Brown from the old NAWA/ South Atlantic Pro promotion in the Carolinas as well as Pacific Northwest Wrestling bout featuring The Destroyer vs. Jay Youngblood.
Earl Hebner has been announced the guest referee for the 1/15 Jesse Godderz vs. Chris Adonis bout that will headline the 2022 OVW Nightmare Rumble event, which will stream live on FITE.TV.
Catalyst Wrestling announced the following:
NJPW STRONG Star Chris Dickinson Signed For Meet & Greet
Following his exclusive announcement on Catalyst Wrestling’s Rizzle page, former Ring Of Honor and Evolve World Tag Team Champion and current NJPW Strong star, Chris Dickinson will come to Catalyst Wrestling’s NYC return on January 15th for an exclusive meet and greet.
The signing, which will feature all funds raised going directly towards Dickinson’s recovery, will take place prior to Catalyst Wrestling’s first television taping of 2022, EWING.
Prices will be $20.00 for a signed photo or item, $10 for a shout out on Catalyst’s social partner, Rizzle and $25.00 for both items!
Order your tickets now at TinyURL.com/EwingNYC
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