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Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling announced the following:
Inaugural Champion's Grail Champion Set To Be Crowned at MLP Forged In Excellence
MAPLE LEAF PRO and the Pro Wrestling Alliance Unveil the Champion’s Grail: A New Era of Wrestling Excellence. MAPLE LEAF PRO (MLP) and the Pro Wrestling Alliance (PWA) proudly introduce the Champion’s Grail, a symbol of wrestling greatness forged from the legacies of two historic championships. Set to be defended across all PWA member promotions in the coming months and years, the Champion’s Grail holders will inherit decades of prestige in professional wrestling.
The origins of the first Champion’s Grail date back to July 1, 1962, when the legendary Rikidōzan and his partner Toyonobori triumphed over Mike Sharpe and Buddy Austin in Toyonaka, Japan, and were awarded magnificent eagle-topped trophies with a chalice. Following Rikidōzan’s tragic passing in 1963, his trophy remained a sacred family heirloom, preserved for over sixty years.
Until now.
With the blessing of Rikidōzan’s family, MAPLE LEAF PRO and the PWA have reimagined the Champion’s Grail for the modern era. This new title also integrates the legacy of the second Champion’s Grail, which was claimed by Canadian wrestling icon Kenny Omega in 2011. Omega emerged victorious in a legendary tournament featuring names like MVP, LA Knight, Chris Hero, Adam Pearce, Brian Cage, The Good Brothers, and “Psycho” Mike Rollins, solidifying his place in wrestling lore.
The new PWA Championship Belt will honor the legacies of both Rikidozan and Kenny Omega, combining the visual grandeur of both Grails. Designed to be defended by the best talents across the globe, the belt features intricate details, including English, Japanese, and Latin text, and a front plate that pays homage to Rikidōzan’s 1962 trophy. This prestigious belt will be a true world championship. In this exciting new chapter, the Champion’s Grail symbolizes perseverance, strength, and the timeless spirit of wrestling’s greatest champions. Embodying the motto “Per Ardua Ad Astra” - Through Adversity to the Stars - this championship is set to inspire the wrestling world.
Who will be the first to hold this illustrious prize? Witness the crowning of the inaugural Champion at MAPLE LEAF PRO’s Forged in Excellence, live from Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on Night One, October 19, as TNA Wrestling’s Jake Something and former NXT UK star Rohan Raja battle it out for the right to become the inaugural PWA Champion’s Grail Champion!
Both nights of Forged in Excellence will be broadcast live on TrillerTV, ensuring fans around the world can experience the return of this historic promotion and the rise of the first-ever holder of the Champion’s Grail! Event: MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling - Forged In Excellence Featuring: The Maharajah” Raj Dhesi (former WWE Champion), 2x TNA World Champion Josh Alexander, TNA X-Division Champion Speedball Mike Bailey, Gisele Shaw, New Japan’s KUSHIDA, AEW’s Konosuke Takeshita and ROH Women’s World champion Athena.
Dates: Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20
TrillerTV: https://snip.ly/BLPFIE
Location: St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Tickets: On sale now at mlpwrestling.com
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YouTube: youtube.com/MAPLELEAFPROWrestling
Website: mlpwrestling.com
Email: Info@mlpwrestling.com
About the PRO WRESTLING ALLIANCE
The PRO WRESTLING ALLIANCE is a coalition between three of the world’s most exciting professional wrestling promotions. Created in 2024, the founding members are all trailblazing organizations with international reputations: the resurgent MAPLE LEAF PRO in North America, Australia’s exciting Oceania Pro Wrestling and Qatar Pro Wrestling, the leader in wrestling in the Middle East and North Africa. The three organizations are committed to sharing talent and promoting dream matches for fans around the world.
About MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling
MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling is the revival of the iconic Maple Leaf Wrestling brand, a cornerstone of professional wrestling for almost a century. Under the leadership of renowned promoter Scott D’Amore, MLP honors the legacy of legendary wrestlers like Lou Thesz, Bruno Sammartino, and Ric Flair while featuring modern-day stars from WWE, New Japan, TNA, AEW, and beyond. Based in Ontario, Canada, MAPLE LEAF PRO builds on a legacy of greatness to shape the future of professional wrestling. For more information, visit mlpwrestling.com and follow us on social media.
MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling Digital Team
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