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Monday, May 18, 2026

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MLW announces Stardom names for upcoming events

MLW and Stardom’s working relationship will officially begin next month with two Stardom wrestlers coming to New York City and Philadelphia. It was announced today that Stardom’s Saya Kamitani and RINA will debut for MLW at the Melrose Ballroom in New York City on Thursday, June 11. The two will then compete at MLW’s events […]

Lyra Valkyria eager to explore AAA’s wrestling style

Lyra Valkyria is eager to crossover and compete on AAA just like Bayley. She further discussed interest in the John Cena Classic and already has a dream opponent set.  In an interview with Soundsphere, Valkyria expressed interest to participate in the John Cena Classic and indicated at potentially squaring off against Kelani Jordan.  “Especially with […]

Mayu Iwatani vacates Pro Wrestling NOAH gold

Due to an ongoing injury, Mayu Iwatani has been forced to vacate the gold she’s held for Pro Wrestling NOAH. Iwatani appeared at NOAH’s event at Korakuen Hall on Monday and announced that she is vacating the GHC Women’s Championship. She fractured her big toe in two places last month and will not be able […]

Jon Moxley returning to Pro Wrestling Revolver in July

Jon Moxley is returning to the independents this summer. Pro Wrestling Revolver announced that Jon Moxley will be returning to the promotion on July 24 for a show at The Troubadour in Nashville, Tennessee. Tickets for the event will go on sale this Friday at 8 pm ET. Moxley has made several appearances for PWR […]

Beyond Masterclass – Final Exam Results (5/17): WWE ID Women’s Title Bout

Beyond Wrestling held its Beyond Masterclass – Final Exam event on May 17 from Worcester Public Market in Worcester, Massachusetts. The event aired on IWTV. The event was part of Beyond Wrestling’s Wrestivus festival in Worcester. Full results are below. Beyond Masterclass – Final Exam Results (5/17) WWE ID Women’s Championship: Laynie Luck (c) def. … The post Beyond Masterclass – Final Exam Results (5/17): WWE ID Women’s Title Bout appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestling Backstage News.

Stardom and MLW announce ‘strategic partnership’

Stardom and MLW have announced a partnership. The news was announced at Stardom’s show at Korakuen Hall on Sunday, May 17. Stardom later released a statement noting that the partnership between the two companies will be based on talent exchanges and creative collaboration. Stardom wrote, “This partnership will emphasize talent exchanges, creative collaboration, and platforming […]

Ronda Rousey scores fast finish over Gina Carano in MMA return

With a combined 27 years of MMA inactivity, former UFC crossover star and champion Ronda Rousey and former Strikeforce champion/actor Gina Carano turned back time for the first ever MMA card on Netflix Saturday. And on a main card full of quick finishes, the main event was the quickest with Rousey defeating Carano in just […]