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Why wrestling referees need rules that actually matter
A column on why credible officiating, consistent rules and meaningful consequences make wrestling’s stories work.
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Erik Surge on his grandmother’s influence and the road to EMERGE 100
Surge discusses the grandmother who introduced him to wrestling, his EMERGE tournament win, and becoming OVW’s first United States Heavyweight Champion.
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Vince Russo and JCW end their working relationship
Russo says he and Violent J reached an amicable split after roughly a year, closing a recent chapter in JCW's weekly wrestling project.
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Matt Cardona defends the unconventional side of indie wrestling
Cardona pushes back on criticism of nontraditional wrestling venues and treats the setting as part of the independent circuit's range.
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Violent J wants JCW to build an audience beyond ICP
Violent J explains why a self-sustaining wrestling promotion means reaching viewers who are not already part of Insane Clown Posse's fan base.
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JCW's independent roster creates a booking challenge
Russo explains how a contract-free roster can force changes across several taped episodes when outside bookings alter wrestler availability.
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Jonathan Gresham launches ROUND 1
Gresham is building a new promotion around the Modern Age Grappling philosophy, with its first event scheduled for January 2027.
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Motor City Machine Guns set for House of Glory in Chicago
Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley are advertised for House of Glory's Windy City Warfare, expanding the Midwest indie calendar with nationally known talent.
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Sam Stackhouse and KJ Orso make the case for tag-team main events
The GCW team discusses main-event opportunities, commitment to tag wrestling, and the influence and appeal of the Hardys.
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Zac Amico on balancing JCW, comedy and the GCW crossover
Amico explains the travel and scheduling limits behind his JCW dates and why he sees value in talent moving between JCW and GCW.
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Mac Davis pushes back on how the GCW-JCW audience relationship is framed
Davis argues that the crossover can benefit visiting GCW talent as well as JCW, while acknowledging no audience figures establish the balance either way.
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RCW adds six more names to the Revolution Rumble
Shawn Phoenix, Brutus Dylan, Derek Xavier and three more wrestlers join RCW's 30-person match for a future Heavyweight Championship opportunity.
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Grindhouse Pro Wrestling sets its September 27 Jeffersonville return
A practical event guide to Grindhouse's Sunday afternoon show at its Jeffersonville arena, including time, venue and advertised ticket information.
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Tyler ‘By God’ Matthews on becoming RCW champion and ‘The Guy’
Matthews discusses the championship, his late father, the people who shaped his wrestling and becoming a new dad.
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Thunder Vision Episode 2 features Leela Feist vs. Mika
Pro Wrestling Thunder continues building its newer YouTube channel with another accessible entry point into the Huntington-based promotion.
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Austin Cowen on nine years behind wrestling's camera work
The EMERGE camera operator explains how positioning, anticipation and editing help turn a match into a story for viewers outside the building.
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EMERGE 100 brings NWA and TNA talent into a milestone card
A match-by-match look at the announced Keep It 100 lineup, including three title matches and talent from NWA and TNA Wrestling.
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EMERGE 100 adds a four-team championship ladder match
The announced tag-team title match brings four of the promotion’s teams together for its 100th show.
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EMERGE takes the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge for Rebel
Wrestlers and staff join the challenge before Stock the Shelves to show support for Rebel.
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Luther Stone’s story starts with survival
The Supreme Wrestling champion discusses the beginning of his life and the career he is determined to build.
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EMERGE 99: Stock the Shelves
Firsthand coverage from Columbus, including four championship matches and the road to EMERGE’s 100th event.
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Why independent wrestling matters more than most fans realize
A column on the people, local traditions, and shared experiences that make wrestling matter beyond television.
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Roger Pettet on finding his voice in wrestling
The EMERGE ring announcer discusses connecting with fans, working behind the scenes, and giving back.
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A guide to EMERGE’s Stock the Shelves card
A look at the promotion’s video introduction to all eight matches, with context for fans discovering EMERGE.
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Pro Wrestling Thunder opens another window into Indiana wrestling
PWT's YouTube launch gives fans outside Huntington another way to discover the promotion's wrestlers, events and developing stories.
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Marti Belle on how wrestling helped her learn English
Belle discusses learning a language through wrestling, representation, and her responsibility as EMERGE Women’s Champion.
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RCW: Swinging for the Fences 2
The South Bend stadium show ends with Brutus Dylan’s cage-match victory and the return of the RCW name.
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Teagan Thorne on survival and the person behind the character
Thorne shares her account of a childhood crash, her recovery, and the experiences that shaped her wrestling identity.
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EMERGE’s Back in the Saddle streams in full
A guide to watching the August 1 show, alongside the event’s results and continuing storylines.
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Chris Owens teases Grand Slam 3 in Kokomo
Following Grand Slam 2, Owens raises the possibility of another stadium event.
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Eric Draven on 35 years in wrestling
The veteran wrestler, trainer, and promoter reflects on his career and teaching the next generation.
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Kellin Craven is the real deal
A late opportunity at EMERGE leads to a conversation about Craven’s work and his ambition to stay.
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Lord Crewe sets his sights on the EMERGE World Title
Crewe’s post-show promo lays out his character’s next targets after Back in the Saddle.
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The CruiserGreats promise a “September Reign”
Gaston LaRue and Avery Hurts respond in character to EMERGE’s tag-team championship decision.
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Headlocks for Henry raises nearly $11,000
How wrestlers, businesses, sponsors, and fans came together to support Henry Emily and his family.
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Grand Slam 2: Elijah Eros wins gold in Kokomo
Results from Kokomo Municipal Stadium, where Eros captures the championship and Chris Owens wins the main event.
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Headlocks for Henry: a night for the Emily family
Coverage of the Supreme Wrestling benefit at Jackson Live & Event Center in Seymour.
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Grand Slam 2 organizers address rain concerns
An August 14 update on the outdoor show’s plans and the possibility of a weather delay.
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Zach Thompson brings music to Headlocks for Henry
Thompson discusses combining his musical and wrestling backgrounds for the Seymour fundraiser.
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Leela Feist on the Grand Slam debut she had to wait for
Feist discusses the injury that cost her a place on the first card and her motivation to return.
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Chris Owens brings Grand Slam back to Kokomo
The wrestler and organizer explains how the stadium show came together and what its hometown connection means.
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Money Power Respect delivers an ultimatum
A look at the group’s storyline confrontation with Juwan Thomas ahead of EMERGE 99.
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EMERGE 99: Brayden Lee and Justin Kyle’s title history
The August preview of Stock the Shelves explains the championship stakes and the show’s food-drive purpose.
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EMERGE 98: Back in the Saddle
Firsthand results from Columbus, where Brayden Lee retains and Erik Surge turns on Ashton Adonis.
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How Gaston LaRue became wrestling’s “Mozart”
LaRue traces his training, his evolving character, and the formation of the CruiserGreats.
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Kellin Craven replaces the injured Carson Drake
A confirmed change to EMERGE 98’s Outbreak Championship match, reported ahead of the show.
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The story behind Headlocks for Henry
An introduction to the Supreme Wrestling benefit supporting Henry Emily and his family.
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Carson Drake’s announced EMERGE debut
The original July 28 match announcement. A later report covers the injury and replacement.
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Brayden Lee: teacher by day, EMERGE champion by night
Lee discusses balancing his classroom work with wrestling and rising from event setup to world champion.
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Mortimer Blankenship III on making wrestlers the stars
The manager discusses his unexpected start, the responsibilities of the role, and passing on his experience.
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Paragon on wrestling, comedy, and winning over a crowd
Jamie St. James discusses the connection between his wrestling persona and his work in stand-up comedy.
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An introduction to EMERGE Wrestling
A conversation with the promotion’s leadership about its Columbus roots, approach to wrestling, and road to 100 shows.
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