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Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Superbowl Of Wrestling: NWA World Champion Harley Race vs WWWF World Champion 'Superstar' Billy Graham (January 25th, 1978) (CWF)
The Superbowl Of Wrestling - The Orange Bowl
N.W.A. Title vs W.W.W.F. Title (2 Out of 3 Falls)
Harley Race vs 'Superstar' Billy Graham
JBL talks backstage pranks, heel heat & making Undertaker break: Six Feet Under
WWE Hall of Famer JBL sits down with The Undertaker to talk about nearly making him laugh, pranking Big Show on tour, and making Eddie Guerrero’s mom have a heart attack.
Michael Hayes vs Black Bart (Texas Death Match). Dallas 1994
You'll actually see John Hawk (JBL) do a promo at Hayes and Garvin as well, so 'bonus' :)
MARCH 29 | Vince Russo is coming to Memphis Wrestling! | ON SALE NOW
SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026 | Rumors are swirling that Vince Russo wants to invest in Memphis Wrestling!
What does this mean? Be there to find out!
PLUS -- Meet Vince Russo, along with the stars of Memphis Wrestling at our meet & greet! Receive a commemorative event lanyard & early access with our VIP Experience ticket!
Reserve your seat today -- limited availability!
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DDT (Japan) Highlight of The Week
March 7, 2026 "Iketaze! IMAIKE 2026" & March 8, 2026 "Naniwa Toushi 2026"
0:00 Opening
0:07 Masada, Takaka, and Daichi announce their unit name!!
3:35 Sasaki shuts out Sumi's School Boy!?
9:47 Rukiya returns to his hometown for a triumphant match! Declared "Next Toyonaka City Tourism Ambassador"
13:07 EXTREME Champion To-y and KANON go head-to-head!!
16:26 Post-match microphone call
ARN #284: Piper Crashes the Party (October 1996)
The Monday Night War was in full swing in October 1996, and WCW delivered one of the most shocking moments of the era when “Hot Rod” Roddy Piper arrived to confront Hulk Hogan and the nWo.
On this episode, Arn and Paul look back at a chaotic and pivotal month in WCW history. From major roster changes to Halloween Havoc in Las Vegas, there was no shortage of drama both in the ring and behind the scenes.
Topics discussed include:
• Roddy Piper’s surprise WCW debut and confrontation with Hulk Hogan
• Jeff Jarrett arriving in WCW and aligning with the Four Horsemen
• JJ Dillon joining WCW in a backstage leadership role
• Ric Flair’s injury and the impact it had on the Horsemen
• Arn’s rivalry with Lex Luger heading into Halloween Havoc
• Behind-the-scenes tension involving the nWo
• Working with teams like the Nasty Boys during this era
• Stories from one of the hottest periods of the Monday Night Wars
Arn also shares personal insight on the WCW locker room during this time and what it was really like navigating the rapidly changing landscape of wrestling in 1996.
Plus:
• Congratulations to Demolition (Bill Eadie & Barry Darsow) on entering the WWE Hall of Fame
• Updates on the Four Horsemen Network and upcoming shows
Flash Morgan Webster: Road Back to Malice | Wrestling Documentary
Flash Morgan Webster finally got his shot at WWE but a career threatening injury puts that all in jeopardy. Watch his rise, fall and road back to the top!
What the F*** was This...
I have to admit, when I saw this angle with a bunch of masked guys, my reaction was the same as the title of this post. What the fuck was this....
On the Mar. 9, 2026 WWE RAW, Seth Rollins showed up with a bunch of masked men and played the shell game to confuse The Vision. Vince Russo and Bin Hamin talk this plus Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill from the Mar. 6, 2026 WWE SmackDown, how do you not have Finn Balor be The Demon and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMnR_LmzDl8
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Rey Misterio Sr.’s Enduring Legacy | Legends of Lucha Libre | E4
The series concludes with an intimate examination of legacy, centering on the emotional bond between Rey Misterio Sr. and his son, El Hijo de Rey Misterio. Through a dialogue between archival recordings of the Maestro and contemporary interviews with his son, the film reveals shared philosophies, pressures, and the burden of inheritance. As the finality of Rey Misterio Sr.’s passing is acknowledged, the episode returns to the core themes of border identity and professional sacrifice, following El Hijo and Lady Lee as they confront the responsibility of carrying a legendary name into an uncertain future.
USA Pro 08/22/1997: King Kong Bundy vs. Sgt Slaughter
Boca Raton Championship Wrestling Presents: Birthday Bash 2026
BRCW presents Birthday Bash! Matches include:
BRCW Championship: Steve Maclin vs. Matt Taven
Matt Riddle vs. Stallion Rogers
AJ Francis & Big Tito Lincoln vs. Lakay and Cha Cha Charlie
Sean Maluta vs. Chris Farrow
Whole Lotta Women Birthday Battle Rumble
Bull and Fulton vs. Ben Bishop and Kerry Morton
Tag Team Championship: Sons of Boca vs. The Righteous
RevPro - Backstage Reactions: Live in Sheffield | 8th March, 2026
Hear the thoughts of the wrestlers first hand in these backstage reactions from Live in Sheffield on 8th March, 2026.
0:00 - Josh Holly and James Ellis
1:13 - Leon Cage
2:30 - Leyton Buzzard
4:06 - Bryant Brothers
5:10 - Contenders
6:30 - TK Cooper
10:12 - Tom Thelwell
10:56 - Kuro
11:46 - Big Dawg Mecca
12:18 - Cameron Khai
13:03 - Joe Lando
13:59 - Guido
15:07 - Sha Samuels
17:37 - Young Guns
18:16 - The Freshnas
19:11 - Connor Mills
20:06 - Liam Slater
"The Franchise" Shane Douglas On Being The Face Of ECW
” The Franchise” Shane Douglas once again dons his Dean mortarboard and breaks out the trusty” Board of Education” to beat some wrestling sense into you... verbally speaking... Shane Douglas will take a deep dive into a different subject, event or performer with his trademark intelligence, expert insight and take-no-prisoners, spin-no-bullsh*t attitude. Answers fan questions!!
They May Be Gone From TNA But Mance Warner & Steph De Lander Returned To GCW
When all hope looked lost for SGC....
Mance Warner & SDL made their return to save SGC from VNDL48
VNDL48 looked like they were finally gone get put in their place
And then Effy arrived...
watch the replay NOW on TrillerTV+
Nic Nemeth takes out Frankie Kazarian! | MEMPHIS WRESTLING
OFF AIR SURPRISE | If you're on Members Only, you already know - Nic Nemeth made a surprise return, following Frankie Kazarian revealing himself as the masked man wreaking havoc! This week, Nic Nemeth is here and plans to call out Frankie Kazarian!
MEN’S 2026 BATTLE TO THE BELL LADDER MATCH (Reality Of Wrestling)
Rhys Maddox vs Erik Lockhart vs Will Austin vs Quentin Wynters vs Josiah Jean vs Matty Ice.
Victoria Crawford and Mila Moore vs. Myla Grace and Harley Hudson | TNA Xplosion March 5, 2026
Myla Grace and Harley Hudson face Victoria Crawford and Mila Moore in the Xplosion exclusive match.
ONE NIGHT ONLY: The MSP 3 are BACK! Maine State Posse to reunite on Friday, April 24th in Hermon For Limitless Wrestling
The Maine State Posse will reunite for one final time on Friday, April 24th in Hermon - a special Fan Appreciation Night presented by Bull Moose!
🎟 Tickets are on sale now: LimitlessWrestling.com
Monday, March 9, 2026
MORIARTY v LOCKHART ROUND 2 - This Saturday March 14th in Pittsburgh, PA (Enjoy Wrestling)
In 2021, at our debut event #EnjoyNightMoves, Lee Moriarty and Darius Lockhart presented a technical masterclass that quite simply set the bar at Enjoy Wrestling.
Then things changed. Lee moved on to @aew, where he’s become the longest-reigning ROH champion of all time. Darius stepped out of the spotlight for a while before reemerging with his groundbreaking @asewrestling promotion in North Carolina.
On March 14th at #EnjoyOdyssey, nearly five years after their initial encounter, they reconvene.
LEE MORIARTY.
DARIUS LOCKHART.
THE REMATCH.
@ppwpa presents:
THE ENJOY ODYSSEY
Saturday March 14th. 6PM Door/7PM Bell.
LIVE at Mr. Smalls Theatre in Millvale, PA.
Get your tickets now at enjoy-wrestling.com
WWA (Kentucky) - Hystory - Kahaji Khan Wins the WWA Championship
Kahaji Khan won the first ever Kentucky Classic Tournament in 2016. As a result, he would receive any championship shot any time, anywhere. He decided to call his shot after the WWA Champion, Jordan Whittaker, ended the recently-debuted Vanderpool's undefeated streak in a hard fought match.
Brett Wolverton Tribute
If you don't know about Brett Wolverton, here's a story from POST Wrestling. https://www.postwrestling.com/2026/02/18/independent-ring-announcer-brett-wolverton-passes-away-at-44/
WWA (Kentucky) Hysteria 174 - Gang Warfare 2026
Season 11 of WWA Hysteria starts with a bang!
-In the Main Event, it's Gang Warfare! No count outs, no disqualifications. Wrestlers must be pinned or submitted in the ring to be eliminated. Gametime Onyx has assembled the team of Clay Williams, Afa Akana, Bo Sawyer, Ryan Ramsey, and Vanderpool to take on CCW, MK Swift, Ray Waddell, Munchie Gonzalez, Dakota France, and the WWA Champion Willie Finesse!
-Alexander Knight and Lucas Tyler have been launching attacks at one another since Lucas Tyler cost Knight his WWA Championship opportunity at the last Leitchfield show. They both are in singles competition tonight as Lucas Tyler opens the show against Jett Mosley, and Alexander Knight takes on Tommy Gunnz.
-Tyler Hawkins is unhappy with losing to E.B. All Day in his Hysteria debut, so Hawkins has challenged Day to a rematch!
All of this plus the WWA Tag Team Champions the Trendkillers, Alex Beretta, Dash Locardo, Marauder, Landon Shugars, Victor Harlow, Quincy Strange, Lizzy Sixx, Kasper Davis, "Cornerman" Cody James, and more!
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