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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

A date-specific look at the stories collected for this edition of indieReader™.

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GCW announces Joey Janela 20th anniversary show

Game Changer Wrestling is celebrating Joey Janela with a 20 anniversary show this summer. It was announced today that GCW will hold a “20 Years of Bad Boy” event in Asbury Park, New Jersey on Thursday, August 6. Janela made his debut on the New Jersey indies in 2006 and has been one of the […]

Four Stardom names set for excursion, will miss 5 Star Grand Prix

A few Stardom wrestlers are going on excursion and will not be able to participate in the 2026 5 Star Grand Prix. The Grand Prix tournament begins on July 18 and will run through August 23. It was announced today that Syuri, Ranna Yagami, Hazuki, and Fuwa-chan are unable to compete in the tournament due […]

Brooke Hogan criticizes Hulk Hogan death investigation

Brooke Hogan is not satisfied with the investigation police conducted into her father’s death. Nearly a year after Hulk Hogan’s July 2025 passing, police in Clearwater, Florida announced late last week that they have concluded their death investigation and found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. Police reviewed relevant statements, medical records, and surveillance footage from […]

AAA Verano de Escandalo 2026 date and location revealed

Update — Lucha Libre AAA has now officially announced the Verano de Escandalo details: VERANO DE ESCÁNDALO en Aguascalientes 🔥🇲🇽 Sábado 25 de julio, Arena San Marcos Boletos ya disponibles en https://t.co/rhOeLJC4XQ pic.twitter.com/9ZgEOb8fL9 — Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide (@luchalibreaaa) June 9, 2026 ********** The event is still not officially announced, but a ticket listing has […]

Undertaker wishes AAA star well amid injury recovery

It will be a while before Octagon Jr. is able to compete in a Lucha Libre AAA ring again, but The Undertaker knows he’ll be back better than ever once he’s able to return. Octagon Jr. had to be stretchered out after taking a scary landing at AAA Noche de Los Grandes at the end […]

Braun Strowman reveals how mask vs. mask match rekindled wrestling passion

The AAA Noche de Los Grandes main event took the wrestling world by storm and left a lasting impression. Braun Strowman too praised the match citing it reminded him why he fell in love with pro wrestling.  Strowman reflected on the El Grande Americano vs. Original El Grande Americano bout and explained how it rekindled […]

Pat McAfee reportedly in talks for massive new ESPN deal

ESPN looks set to reward Pat McAfee with a massive new contract worth at least double what he was already making. The Athletic reports that McAfee and ESPN are in discussions for a new deal, with negotiations currently placing it between the $60-65 million per year mark. McAfee is being represented by TKO/WME executives Ari […]

Dana White is expecting “Super Bowl Numbers” for UFC White House event

UFC President Dana White recently discussed the upcoming UFC White House event, revealing that he expects the show to get some absolutely astronomical viewing numbers. Speaking to TNT Sports, White says that he is expecting viewing figures in the range of the Super Bowl on Sunday. “It’s definitely a one-of-one event. And when you think […]

UFC White House Fight Card

The UFC White House/Freedom 250 event will be taking place this weekend from the White House lawn in Washington DC. A UFC Lightweight Championship bout will be headlining the night, with Ilia Topuria taking on Justin Gaethje at 155lbs. Alex Pereira will also be facing Ciryl Gane in the penultimate fight of the night with […]

Title Changes On This Day in Wrestling (June 9th)

According to wrestlingdata.com, 284 title changes have taken place on June 9th across promotions around the world. Below are the notable championship changes recorded on this date: Major title changes on June 9th Year Championship New champion(s) 1972 NWF World Heavyweight Title Ernie Ladd 1991 CMLL World Heavyweight Title Konnan 1995 AJPW World Tag Team […]

Glamour Girls to receive Cauliflower Alley Tag Team Award

Fifty years after breaking into the wrestling business, the Glamour Girls—Leilani Kai and Judy Martin—will be celebrated by the Cauliflower Alley Club at their 60th Annual Reunion. “The Cauliflower Alley Club is proud to announce that The Glamour Girls, Leilani Kai and Judy Martin, will make history as the first women’s tag team to receive the […]

Bianca Belair shares update on finger injury

Bianca Belair has the latest update on her finger injury. On social media, the former Women’s Champion showed herself bending her finger, continuing her rehabilitation process. “One thing about being pregnant…it’s really given me the time to get my finger better!!!,” she wrote. “We are still on therapy and we are bending!” Belair has been […]

Keith Lee’s AEW return reportedly discussed earlier this year

With AEW continuing to add to their ranks of free agents on a regular basis, it’s easy to forget about some of the talent that hasn’t been seen for a while or in the case of Keith Lee, nearly three years. Fightful Select posted an interesting news item Monday where they stated the former AEW […]