Wrestling News, Analysis, and Rumors
Disclaimer: This article was updated to reflect a name change from Still Life to Edith Surreal, which occurred on March 4th. Indie Watch is our regular series that looks at all of the amazing talents working the independent circuits around the world. Some are veterans revitalizing their careers, some are indie prospects hitting their peaks, […] READ MORE
From 2013 to 2016, Sidney Bakabella‘s Wrecking Crew stable ran riot throughout CHIKARA. Oleg the Usurper, Jaka, and a three-man unit known as Devastation Corporation caused grief to all the happy faces in the CHIKARA Universe. Devastation Corporation were three big men that were straight out of an unlicensed 80s video game like Mat Mania, […] READ MORE
There’s a strange coincidence that, in August of 2020, Marvel finally released the film New Mutants and High Tension Wrestling launched Camp Leafrog (23rd and 18th respectively). In the Marvel Comics, the squad known as the New Mutants are the younger trainees of the more popular team of Marvel mutants, X-Men. While they have their […] READ MORE
It was a huge blow to fans around the world in recent weeks when beloved promotion CHIKARA shut down after 18 years following allegations against owner Mike Quackenbush. Prior to the shutdown, the majority of the roster resigned from the company, including the 80s animated series Xyberhawx2000 tandem of Razerhawk and Danjerhawk. On July 1, […] READ MORE
Following allegations of misconduct against owner and head trainer Mike Quackenbush surfaced during the #SpeakingOut movement, on Wednesday there was a mass exodus of CHIKARA stars including Dasher Hatfield, Kimber Lee, Hallowicked, and Still Life With Apricots & Pears from the longtime US indie staple. In response, Mike Quackenbush has now issued a statement and […] READ MORE
The indie wrestling was stunned on Tuesday when allegations came out in regards to the behavior of Mike Quackenbush, owner of CHIKARA and longtime indie veteran wrestler, who was described as using “numerous misogynistic, racist, and homophobic remarks” to students and wrestlers amongst other details in allegations released online via the #SpeakingOut movement. The news […] READ MORE
The fallout from the #SpeakOut movement online, the pro wrestling equivalent of the #MeToo movement that rocked Hollywood, has resulted in more repercussions as CHIKARA has announced that Kobald has been removed from their active roster ongoing following allegations of sexual misconduct were revealed on Social Media. Kobald has worked for CHIKARA since he started […] READ MORE
Since 2013, Chikara, along with some other promotions along the way, has celebrated National Pro Wrestling Day. The holiday was made to show the good side of pro wrestling. It also usually has shows team up with charities to support a cause. This year Chikara offshoot, Wrestling Is Fun, will host the 8 ever National […] READ MORE
On Saturday at CHIKARA Tug of War Season 20 finale, the tag team The Bird and The Bee, featuring Solo Darling and Willow Nightingale, became the new Campeonatos de Parejas Champions in CHIKARA, capturing CHIKARA’s tag team titles. They defeated former tag team champions FIST (Tony Deppen & Travis Huckabee) in a Best 2-out-of-3 Falls […] READ MORE
Since forming The Crucible this spring, CHIKARA legend Ophidian has dominated the company with his “anti-invasion force”. This weekend, with two Crucible teams entered, the Ophidian-led trio that also featured former CHIKARA Grand Champion Kimber Lee and newcomer Lance Steel, captured the 2019 King of Trios tournament. My 2019:Infinite Gauntlet ✔️JKI ✔️King of Trios ✔️Currently […] READ MORE