CHIKARA
NXT’s Axiom hit with a pair of gimmick infringement claims
Deonna Purrazzo claims to have come up with a similar pitch while she was in WWE, and his costume does look awfully similar to former Chikara wrestler Razerwyng.
Some great ways to remember Brodie Lee
However you’re processing Lee’s tragic death, here’s how you can honor his life by diving into his ring work, laughing along with his portrayal of the Exalted One on BTE, learning more about what a great friend he was, and even financially helping his family.
Everybody’s taking credit for Raw Underground
A worked shoot fight club isn’t exactly a new idea, and Shane McMahon’s has drawn comparisons and accusations from folks like Matt Riddle, Josh Barnett, and Chikara’s Xavier Faraday who’ve had the idea before.
I love pro wrestling, but pro wrestling doesn’t love me back
Indie wrestling has had a hell of a week, and I don’t feel up to hype. Let’s talk about it, folks.
Sermon on the Mat: Quarantine dream
Indie wrestling is still shut down, but we’ve still got free matches to fill your plate, folks, including one of the great white whales of Evolve dark matches! C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: The show goes ever on
SUP’s venue got gutted by a tornado but they’re still having a show, OTT bring the dream match, WSU celebrate an anniversary, and more! C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: Networking
Beyond are doing the thing they swore they’d never do, Black Label take a quantum leap, Evolve broadcast for free, and more this week. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: Tournament central!
We’ve got tournaments on tournaments this week, as Chikara, Glory Pro, Prime Time Pro, *and* PWX are all running their own, plus more still! C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: Calculating infinity
More and more indies are closing their year out every week, and this week we’ve got CZW, Dropkick Depression, wXw, and others lined up for you. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: Cups, cages, and Chikara mysteries
RevPro have their J-Cup, Glory Pro are doing all of it in a cage, Tetsujin is dead, Chikara have a big mystery and more this week. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: SHE-1 approaches!
EVE put on their annual round robin, wXw are breaking the rules, Chikara have their season finale and more this week. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: Big Team PUMP is your hookup
Yes folks, it’s King of Trios time! Plus Beyond’s Uncharted Territory returns, wXw have a huge tournament weekend of their own, and more. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: BOLA!
No, not the tie nor the weapon, the Battle of Los Angeles headlines a packed week. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: Steady on forward
Progress have their September supercard, FIP is back, and GCW are dipping their toes back into the Bloodsport game this week. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: Dropkick the sick dinosaur
We’ve got a big weekend on the east coast for you this week, with one of Chikara’s tentpoles, Dropkick Depression, and more! C’mon and find something new to watch, folks!
Sermon on the Mat: Hamburgled!
Black Label Pro are putting the Mc into Wrestling, Shine are back, and Progress make the last step on the road to their biggest show of the year this week. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Merch Watch #3: Cursed Shirts, Weird Toys, Independent Brilliance, more!
I’m not afraid of no ghosts, just hideous wrestling merch
Sermon on the Mat: The heat is on!
Kind of a light week, but FIP is back, Alpha-1 is celebrating their home and native land, and more. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: That sweet, sweet heat
Flying V returns to IWTV, CZW memorialize a long-time photographer, AAW debut in Wisconsin, and more this week. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: Get out your VCRs!
Well, not really, but IWTV are bringing the Midwest’s best to you, Chikara celebrate their anniversary, Little Guido’s having a beer bash in AIW, and more this week. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: The circus is back!
WrestleCircus returns, PWG have a mystery show, Chikara are running a rumble, EVE celebrate their ninth anniversary, PWX has WarGames... A *lot* is going on this week, folks, c’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: Twenty years
AIW host a rematch of a match that’s defined Ohio indie wrestling, WSU crown tag team champions, the Crockett Cup is back, and more this week. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: Going down the only road we’ve ever known
Just because Mania weekend is in the can doesn’t mean the indies are taking it easy, folks— CZW have a tournament, Alpha-1 have a show that Davey Richards canceled on, and more. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: The grandest weekend of them all!
WrestleMania weekend is upon us and we’ve got THIRTY-FOUR shows to break down this week, folks. What are you waiting for? C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: ...and now for something completely different!
WSU returns after a nine-month hiatus, Alpha-1 brings NXT UK talent in and more this week. C’mon and find something new to watch, folks!
Sermon on the Mat: ...like an indie weekend
AAW have their heavyweight title defended for the first time in 2019, Chikara set their Young Lions to battle, Shine are back, and more. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: Dream matches? We got dream matches!
Gage/Steiner! PAC/Ospreay! PAC/WALTER! We got ‘em all this weekend! C’mon and find something new to watch, folks!
Sermon on the Mat: ...our independence day!
MLW results, and Chikara are kicking off their season as always, with a celebration of our beloved sport! Plus a big anniversary for CZW, the Scenic City Rumble is back, and more— c’mon and find something new to watch!the usual free match action
Sermon on the Mat: The sport is war
Beyond and Chikara go to war one last time, MLW have a big double-header, and Shine head back to NYC this week. C’mon and find something new to watch, folks!
Sermon on the Mat: You can be... invisible!
It’s Chikara season finale time, so get in here and find yourself something new to watch, folks!
Sermon on the Mat: Fear, loathing, and final acts
As we head into the last month of the year, indie promotions are starting to ramp up to big finales, beginning with Alpha-1 and ICW. C’mon and find something new to watch!
Sermon on the Mat: PAC is back in the UK!
The Man That Gravity Forgot makes his return to RevPro, plus a big weekend of elimination matches and tournaments on Powerbomb.tv! C’mon and find something new to watch, folks.