by Daniel Johnson Interviewer’s Note: Ryan Reign is a young independent wrestler who debuted on his 18th birthday in 2009 for Far North Wrestling (FNW). Prior to debuting Reign began training at just 16 years-old with the family of then future… Read More ›
Pennsylvania
25 and Under: Ryan Reign Battles Against the Odds at PWX
by Daniel Johnson Ryan Reign vs. Chris LeRusso Ryan Reign, a 23 year-old grappler, wrestling out of Pennsylvania has had an outstanding 2014, perhaps the best year of his career. In January he made his Ring of Honor (ROH) debut… Read More ›
Ilya Malkin Interview
by Daniel Johnson Interviewer’s Note: Ilya Malkin is a Russian wrestler with seven year of in-ring experience. Malkin chiefly performs for the Independent Wrestling Federation (IWF) in Russia where he is the current holder of the IWF Heavyweight Championship. Malkin… Read More ›
25 and Under: Ethan Wright at MFW
by Daniel Johnson Ethan Wright vs. Seth Allen Ethan Wright is the younger tag team partner of Seth Allen and together they make up The Old School All-Stars. While Allen has been wrestling since 2003, the 25 year-old Wright is… Read More ›
Indie Flashback: Jimmy DeMarco Battles John McChesney in a Steel Cage at IWC in 2011
by Daniel Johnson John “Big League” McChesney vs. Jimmy DeMarco To appreciate this International Wrestling Cartel (IWC) cage match fully it is important to know that going into it John “Big League” McChesney had stolen the IWC Heavyweight Championship from… Read More ›
30 in 30 Reborn: VOW’s Channel
by Daniel Johnson Welcome readers! Remind yourself of your love for indie wrestling by voting for The Crown J here. Also, go here for details on how to win a free Blu-ray of Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name is Paul… Read More ›
Puro Flashback: Tama Tonga Faces Hirooki Goto at NJPW NEVER 7
by Daniel Johnson Tama Tonga vs. Hirooki Goto This bout from NJPW NEVER 7 took place when Tama Tonga was in his second year of wrestling for NJPW. Prior to this Tonga, the son of the legendary badass Haku, was… Read More ›
Aaron Xavier Interview
by Daniel Johnson Interviewer’s Note: Aaron Xavier is a new addition to the Illinois based Dreamwave Wrestling. Although Xavier first wrestled at Dreamwave Wrestling Survival of the Fittest 2011, he really made his first splash in the company at Dreamwave… Read More ›
Kekoa Interview
by Daniel Johnson Interviewer’s Note: Kekoa is the current holder of the ECWA Unified Heavyweight Championship, having just won the title earlier this month. The ECWA Unified Heavyweight Championship is the most prestigious championship the ECWA has to offer and… Read More ›
Derek Cornell Interview
by Daniel Johnson Interviewer’s Note: Derek Cornell is a regular on the Iowa independent scene and has been wrestling for nearly five years. Some of the Iowa based promotions Cornell has worked for include Pro Wrestling Phoenix (PWP), Magnum Pro… Read More ›