BodySlam

Tag: Wrestling

  • Dragon Gate The Gate Of Sin City Review – April 15, 2026

    Dragon Gate The Gate Of Sin City Review – April 15, 2026

    On April 15th, 2026 Dragon Gate aired The Gate Of Sin City live in Las Vegas Nevada inside Horseshoe Casino & can watch it on TrillerTV+.

    Note: This review will be the last few moments of the match.

    Triple Threat Match
    Willie Mack vs. El Cucuy vs. Kai

    Kai hits some spin kicks on El Cucuy for a near fall.

    They did a Tower of Doom spot out of the corner and everyone was down.

    Mack hits a flip dive to the floor onto El Cucuy & Kai.

    In the ring Mack hits a Michinoku Driver on Kai for a near fall.

    He hit a top rope frog splash then goes for a cover but El Cucuy hits a senton on Mack’s back to break it up.

    Mack hits Kai with a Stunner for the win.

    Winner: Willie Mack (10:53)
    Rate: 6

    Tag Team Match
    Ho Ho Lun & La Estrella vs. Channing Decker & Rhys Maddox 

    La Estrella missed a frog splash so Channing Decker immediately hit a superkick on Estrella then a spin kick in the corner.

    Decker hit a double clothesline then a top rope double crossbody and he slams Lun for a near fall then Maddox hit a spear.

    He hit a kip up stunner on Lun for a near fall then Estrella hit a flipping dive through the ropes on Decker.

    In the ring Ho Ho Lun got a forward roll on Maddox to get the win for his team.

    Winners: Ho Ho Lun & La Estrella (9:51)
    Rate: 6

    Marcus Mathers vs. Susumu Yokosuka

    Susumu Yokosuka set up for a piledriver but Marcus Mathers blocks it and hits a back body drop and a bodyslam and they were both down.

    Yokosuka again rolled to the floor so Mathers hit a running Penalty Kick on the apron.

    In the ring Mathers hits a mule kick for a near fall then they fought in the corner.

    Yokosuka hits a Dragon screw and he drops Mathers’ knee first to the mat before Mathers hits a heel hook kick to the jaw.

    Yokosuka hits a clothesline for a near fall then they traded roll ups.

    Mathers hits a fisherman’s buster for a near fall before he connects with a top rope 450 Splash for the pin

    Winner: Marcus Mathers (12:47)
    Rate: 7

    Triple Threat Tag Team Match
    Bustah & The Brain (Jordan Oliver & Alec Price) vs. Panther Brothers (Fight Panther Jr & Aero Panther) vs. Love & Peace (Ben-K & HYO)

    Fight Panther hits a bodyslam on Jordan Oliver then goes for the cover but Ben K made the save.

    Aero Panther hits a gutbuster move for a near fall.

    Bustah & The Brain hits stereo superkicks before Fight Panther hit a flip dive to the floor on Bustah & The Brain.

    HYO hits a stunner on Aero Panther and Ben K hit a spear on Aero Panther before HYO hits a 2nd rope flying stunner to get the win for Love & Peace.

    Winners: Love & Peace (11:03)
    Rate: 7

    Jonathan Gresham vs. Yamato

    Yamato missed an enzuigiri but he hits a dragon screw before Jonathan Gresham hits his own dragon screw and Yamato collapsed.

    Gresham again applied a Figure 4 before they got up and traded forearm strikes.

    Yamato snaps off a huracanrana for a near fall then Gresham hits a basement dropkick on the knee.

    He hits a top rope Shooting Star Press for a near fall and he went back to a Figure 4.

    However Yamato reversed it and Gresham taps out.

    Winner: Yamato (17:06)
    Rate: 7

    6 Man Tag Team Match
    Gajadokuro (Open The Dream Gate Champion Madoka Kikuta, Yoshiki Kato & Ishin) vs. Open The Triangle Gate Champion Kzy, Yuki Yoshioka & Dragon Kid

    Kzy hits a dragon screw on Madoka Kikuta and put him in a Figure 4 as we had 3 simultaneous submission spots.

    Kzy hits a spear into the corner on Kato then he went to the top rope but Ishin cuts him off.

    Ishin hits a top rope superplex on Kzy for a near fall as Yoshiki Kato hit a Death Valley Driver on Yuki Yoshioka for a near fall.

    Dragon Kid hit a Frankensteiner on Ishin for a near fall before Kato hits a Powerslam on Dragon Kid.

    Kikuta hits a clothesline then a piledriver on Kzy but Kzy pops up and hit a diving forearm.

    Yoshioka hits High Fly Flow on Ishin for a near fall and everyone was down.

    Kikuta peeled off his t shirt and he traded chops with Yoshioka before Kikuta hits a another clothesline but Yoshioka hits a brainbuster.

    Ishin sprayed liquid in Yoshioka’s eyes then Ishin hit a back suplex on Dragon Kid but Dragon Kid got a Crucifix Driver for a visual pin.

    The ref was blocked from making the 3 count before Kzy hits a diving European Uppercut then a Jay Driller on Ishin for the win.

    Winners: Open The Triangle Gate Champion Kzy, Yuki Yoshioka & Dragon Kid (21:28)
    Rate: 7

  • TNA Announces Official Return Of LOCKDOWN PPV In August

    TNA Announces Official Return Of LOCKDOWN PPV In August

    Moments ago via their social media Twitter/X account, TNA Wrestling officially announced the event.

    https://x.com/thisistna/status/2044777841473306955?s=46

    Last week, TNA released their entire 2026 event schedule with two new PPVs being added – one on Sunday, August 23rd in Chicago, and one on Sunday, November 15 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

    Those events weren’t listed as PPVs at the time, just event dates and locations.

    This event will be held at the Credit Union One Arena on the Chicago UIC campus.

    According to their own press release, every match on the show will be held inside of the Lockdown cage.

     

    TNA Wrestling Revives Lockdown — An Iconic Pro Wrestling Event With All Matches Held Inside A Steel Cage — on Sunday, August 23 In Chicago

    Lethal Lockdown Main Event Returns For The First Time Since 2016: A Multi-Person War Inside a Fully-Enclosed Steel Cage, Complete With Weapons

    One of professional wrestling’s most iconic and feared events is back. TNA Wrestling announced today that Lockdown — a showcase event in which every match is contested inside a steel cage — will return on Sunday, August 23, broadcasting live around the world on pay-per-view from Credit Union 1 Arena in downtown Chicago. It marks TNA’s first Lockdown event since 2016, and the company’s first-ever show at the history-filled arena.

    The 2026 Lockdown is TNA’s first live event held at the venue formerly known as the UIC Pavilion, an on-campus arena steeped in pro wrestling history. Chi-Town Rumble from World Championship Wrestling (WCW) in 1989, for instance, was held at the UIC Pavilion, featuring Ricky “The Dragon” Steamboat against Ric Flair for the NWA World Championship in the main event. Chi-Town Rumble also featured Lex Luger, Mike Rotunda, Sting, Butch Reed and The Midnight Express, among others.

    LOCKDOWN ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKg8I39pACg

    Full match card details for Lockdown will be announced this summer. Confirmed to appear at Lockdown are Jeff & Matt Hardy (The Hardys), Nic Nemeth, Mustafa Ali, Moose, AJ Francis, Mike Santana, Steve Maclin, Brian Myers, Eric Young, and Leon Slater, among others. The TNA Knockouts Division also will be featured prominently, with Ash By Elegance, Tessa Blanchard, Elayna Black, Indi Hartwell, and others scheduled to compete inside the cage.

    TNA Wrestling debuted Lockdown in 2005, making it the first pro wrestling pay-per-view in which every match was contested inside a steel cage. The event quickly became one of TNA’s three flagship annual events, alongside Slammiversary and Bound for Glory. The inaugural Lockdown featured A.J. Styles vs. Abyss and introduced the Lethal Lockdown match — TNA’s signature take on the classic WarGames match — in which two teams enter the cage one by one in alternating fashion, with the fully-enclosed, weapon-laden cage not unlocked until all competitors have entered. Memorable Lockdown main events over the years included Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle, Sting vs. Mick Foley, and a series of epic Lethal Lockdown battles.

    TNA held Lockdown annually from 2005 through 2016, with the final event taking place at Wembley Arena in London — where Matt Hardy defeated EC3 in a steel cage to capture the TNA World Championship in front of a sold-out international crowd. The 2026 Chicago edition marks the event’s long-awaited return.

    LOCKDOWN TICKET INFORMATION
    Lockdown ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday, April 22, at 10 a.m. ET.

    The general public on-sale begins Friday, April 24, at 10 a.m. ET.

    Fans can sign up for priority alerts at TNAWrestling.com.

    FAN EXPERIENCES
    Lockdown will feature TNA’s signature fan experience programming, including a post-show Meet & Greet giving fans direct access to TNA stars for autographs, photos and personal moments. Recent Meet & Greet guests at TNA events have included The Hardys, Ryan & Nic Nemeth, Mike Santana, Mustafa Ali, Elijah, Tessa Blanchard, Elayna Black, Leon Slater, Ricky Sosa, Moose, Frankie Kazarian, and many others. Select premium pre-show packages will also be available. Full details and ticket purchase information will be posted at TNAWrestling.com.

     

    Check out the TNA iMPACT! Preview for tonight’s episode here.

     

  • AEW Dynamite Spring Break Thru Full Results 4/15/26

    AEW Dynamite Spring Break Thru Full Results 4/15/26

    AEW Dynamite Spring Break Thru was live from the Angel Of The Winds Arena in Everett, Washington and on HBO Max and TNT.

    The show was headlined by a AEW World Championship Match between MJF and Darby Allin. Plus, Will Ospreay was in action against Hechicero and more. You can see the full results below.

    AEW Dynamite Spring Break Thru Results

    • Tommaso Ciampa def. Dezmond Xavier *Post-Match, Ciampa calls for a AEW World Title Match*
    • TNT Championship: Kevin Knight(c) def. Claudio Castagnoli *Post-Match, Kevin Knight says he has his eyes on the main event championship match*
    • Chris Jericho in-ring interview ends with him being beaten down by The Demand.
    • Will Ospreay def. Hechicero *Mark Davis lays Ospreay out post-match*
    • Thekla interview ends with Alex Windsor challenging her for a Collision match.
    • Jon Moxley warns Nick Wayne before their Continental Championship Eliminator on Collision
    • TBS Championship Match: Willow Nightingale(c) vs. Kamille
    • AEW World Championship: Darby Allin def. MJF *New Champ*

    AEW Spring Break Thru Collision will be on tomorrow, as a special Thursday event. Stay tuned for more AEW Coverage.

  • GCW: Joey Janela’s Spring Break: The Immortal Clusterf*ck

    GCW: Joey Janela’s Spring Break: The Immortal Clusterf*ck

    GCW presents Joey Janela’s Spring Break: The Immortal Clusterf*ck live from the Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada as a part of The Collective. The event starts on Saturday, April 18 at 10PM local and 1AM ET on Sunday, April 19.

    The event is headlined by the ClusterFuck match itself, and will only have one other match on the card, for the GCW Ultra Violent Championship. While we will get surprise appearances, you can see every star announced for the battle royal style match so far with the full card below.

    • GCW Ultraviolent Title Hardcore Kingdom Steel Cage Match: Otis Cogar (c) vs. Matt Tremont
    • Clusterfuck Match: Nate Webb vs. Toby Klein vs. Human Tornado vs. Green Phantom vs. Starman vs. Beastman vs. Dark Sheik vs. Dr. Redacted vs. Conor Claxton vs. Krule vs. Haley J vs. Parrow vs. Killer Kelly vs. KJ Orso vs. Bobby Flaco vs. Matt Makowski vs. Man Like DeReiss vs. Vipress vs. Marcus Mathers vs. Brooke Havok vs. SLADE vs. Anakin Murphy vs. Mullet Man vs. Sam Holloway vs. Santana Jackson vs. Tara Zep vs. Monomoth vs. Ricky Sosa vs. Tombstone Jesus vs. ???
    Of course, participants are subject to change and there may be some more surprises in store. The event kicks off at 10PM local, 1AM ET on Saturday, April 18 / Sunday, April 19 and will be streamed on TrillerTV+. You can subscribe to TrillerTV+ to watch all of The Collective events.

     

  • JCW Strangle-Mania: Viva Las Violence Full Card

    JCW Strangle-Mania: Viva Las Violence Full Card

    JCW Strangle-Mania: Viva Las Violence is set to be apart of The Collective week and will be live from the Horseshoe Las Vegas on Friday, April 17, into Saturday, April 18. The event starts at 11:59PM Local time on Friday, but 2:59AM ET on Saturday.

    The event will see names like RVD, The Good Brothers, KENTA, PCO, CoKane, Nic Nemeth and more! You can see the full card below.

    • Kamikaze Chaos Match: Mickie Knuckles vs. Kerry Morton
    • George South & The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) vs. St. Claire Monster Corporation (Beastman, Kongo Kong & Mr. Happy) (w/Jasmin St. Claire)
    • The Brothers Of Funstruction (Ruffo The Clown & Yabo The Clown) vs. The Outbreak (Abel Booker & Jacksyn Crowley) (w/Barnabas The Bizarre)
    • JCW American Title Six Way Scramble Match: Facade (c) vs. Charlie Haas vs. Mecha Wolf vs. Mosh Pit Mike vs. Ninja Mack vs. Disco Ray
    • JCW Women’s Title Tag Team Match: Alice Crowley (c) & Dani Mo vs. ??? & J-Rod
    • JCW World Heavyweight Title Four Way Elimination Match (Special Referee: EC3): CoKane (c) vs. Nic Nemeth vs. Caleb Konley (w/Vince Russo) vs. Matt Riddle
    • 2 Tuff Tony, Rob Van Dam & Willie Mack vs. KENTA & The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows & Karl Anderson)
    • PCO vs. Big Vito vs. Vampiro

    The event kicks off at 11:59 local, 2:59AM ET on Friday, April 17 / Saturday, April 18 and will be streamed on TrillerTV+. You can subscribe to TrillerTV+ to watch all of The Collective events.

  • GCW: Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XV Full Card

    GCW: Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XV Full Card

    GCW presents Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XV live from the Horseshoe Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada as apart of The Collective. This show takes place on Friday, April 17 at 3PM local, 6PM ET.

    The event has a huge lineup, including some WWE superstars in matches such as Masashi Takeda versus Pete Dunne, Timothy Thatcher versus Charlie Dempsey and Shayna Baszler versus Nattie Neidhart. Plus, the man himself, Josh Barnett, will battle the legend, Yuji Nagata. You can see the full card below.

    • Matt Mako vs. Angel Verduczo
    • Ulka Sasaki vs. Joe Dashou
    • Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Ray Jaz
    • Erick Stevens vs. Fuminori Abe
    • Miyu Yamashita vs. Janai Kai
    • Shane Mercer vs. Royce Isaacs
    • Masashi Takeda vs. Pete Dunne
    • Timothy Thatcher vs. Charlie Dempsey
    • Nattie Neidhart vs. Shayna Baszler
    • Yuji Nagata vs. Josh Barnett

    The event kicks off at 3PM local, 6PM ET on Friday, April 17 and will be streamed on TrillerTV+. You can subscribe to TrillerTV+ to watch all of The Collective events.

  • AEW Forbidden Door Announced For Sunday, June 28 In San Jose, CA

    AEW Forbidden Door Announced For Sunday, June 28 In San Jose, CA

    AEW Forbidden Door is back and it’s coming June 28, 2026 live from San Jose, California at the SAP Center. The event will not only feature stars from AEW, but also wrestlers from CMLL, New Japan Pro Wrestling & STARDOM.

    Mercury News, a California based news channel, was first to announce the event. This will be the fifth anniversary of AEW Forbidden Door, where dream matches come alive! Premium Seating Early Access begins Tuesday, April 21 at 10am ET, in addition to tickets going on sale on Monday, April 27.

    https://x.com/aew/status/2044464524757975184?s=46

    In years past, we’ve seen the likes of Hiroshi Tanahashi, Zack Sabre Jr and even Stephanie Vaquer walk through the Forbidden Door. Who will end up kicking the door down this year? We’ll soon find out! Forbidden Door will be live on Pay-Per-View and available for purchase on HBO Max.

    AEW’s relationship with New Japan Pro Wrestling and STARDOM have spanned years, since AEW’s inception. Then, in recent years, we’ve see a partnership with AEW and CMLL which has landed talent with dual contracts such as Hechicero, Mascara Dorada, Mistico, Persephone, Thunder Rosa and Claudio Castagnoli.

    This partnership has seen these talent often compete on each others shows. But, there’s a good chance some new CMLL talent step into an AEW ring for the first time this June.

  • GCW: MDK Fight Club Full Card & Information

    GCW: MDK Fight Club Full Card & Information

    GCW presents MDK Fight Club as a part of The Collective 2026. This event will be the final event of Thursday, April 16 and the first event of Friday, April 17. The event kicks off on Thursday at 11:59PM local time and 2AM ET live from the Horseshoe Las Vegas.

    The card will be headlined by a dream tag team match when Masato Tanaka and Hayabusa take on Mr. Danger and Bear Bronson. Plus, we will get a special United States appearance by Megumi Kudo, who will be inducted into the GCW Death Match Hall Of Fame. You can see the full card below.

    • Non Title Unsanctioned Street Fight: Toby Klein vs. Otis Cogar
    • No Ropes Barbed Wire Match: Dr. Redacted vs. SLADE
    • Megumi Kudo inducted into the GCW Death Match Hall Of Fame.
    • Rina Yamashita vs. Charli Evans vs. Vipress
    • Bear Bronson & Mr. Danger vs. Hayabusa & Masato Tanaka

    The event kicks off at 11:59 local, 2AM ET on Thursday, April 16 / Friday, April 17 and will be streamed on TrillerTV+. You can subscribe to TrillerTV+ to watch all of The Collective events.

  • Tattoo Mania With Aleister Black Set For Thursday, April 16

    Tattoo Mania With Aleister Black Set For Thursday, April 16

    Aleister Black is teaming up with Inked Las Vegas to have a fun flash tattoo event for the fans in Las Vegas, Nevada for WrestleMania week. Inked Las Vegas has announced ‘Tattoo Mania’ on Thursday, April 16 where fans can come and get tattoos off of a flash sheet that was all created by Aleister Black himself.

    Aleister will be in attendance and is ready to talk wrestling, music and of course tattoos with all of the fans. While it is a limited event, it kicks off at 6PM local time and they encourage early arrival. The flash starts at $100 depending on size and placement. They’ve specified legs and arms only. One day only, limited availability. You can see the flash sheet below.

    Flash by Aleister Black
    Flash by Aleister Black

    Inked Studios is located at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino on the Las Vegas strip. For more information, click the link here.

    WrestleMania week is filled with fan-friendly events taking place all around Las Vegas, Nevada. Stay safe and have fun!

  • Ricochet’s AEW Journey Redefines Himself and His Career

    Ricochet’s AEW Journey Redefines Himself and His Career

    Ricochet’s run in All Elite Wrestling feels fresh, sharp and impossible to overlook. Once known mainly for his highlight-reel ability, he has grown into one of the most complete performers in the business today. His earlier stops in NJPW and WWE showcased his athleticism, but his debut at AEW All In Wembley in 2024 marked a true shift in direction.

    Since that moment, Ricochet has reshaped how he is viewed. The in-ring brilliance has always been there, but now it is paired with confidence, presence and purpose. He no longer feels like a performer trying to stand out. He feels like one that can lead the show.

    AEW Fight for the Fallen.                                        

    His rivalry with Swerve Strickland played a major role in that transformation. That specific program pushed him to another level, bringing out the Ricochet many believed had always been there. On the January 1, 2025, episode of Fight for the Fallen, Ricochet viciously attacked and bloodied Strickland with a pair of scissors, cementing his heel turn. To make matters worse, on the February 5 episode of Dynamite, Ricochet defeated Strickland and proceeded to steal the Embassy robe bestowed upon Strickland by Prince Nana in honor of  Embassy member Jimmy Rave. Feuds of this caliber also gave him the opportunity to talk on the mic.

    For years, Ricochet carried the stigma that he could not cut a promo. Whether it was  brought up in feuds, or from the basement dwellers on the internet, that label was always attached. That label now feels misplaced—gone.  In AEW, he has found a voice that connects. His delivery is sharper, more confident and far more natural. As a heel, the reaction from the crowd is all it takes to know you got it. It is hard to ignore the contrast with his time in WWE, where his character often felt restricted and carefully managed—like there was a leash on at all times.

    That difference is clear today. In AEW, Ricochet has the freedom to define himself. He is no longer boxed into one dimension. It’s no longer “go out there and do some flips!” He is evolving in real time, and the results speak for themselves.

    That evolution has led to his emergence as one of the top heels in professional wrestling. Ricochet has embraced the role, adding layers to his character while maintaining the dynamic style that made him special in the first place. The reaction from crowds reflects that shift. He is not just respected, ( the internet will tell you otherwise ) he is a focal point. Whether it’s hundreds of rolls of toilet paper being thrown into the ring, chants of “BALD!”, or the deafening “shut the f*ck up!”, it is obvious that what Ricochet is doing is working.

    Along side his character work, Ricochet’s rise reached another level when he became the inaugural AEW National Champion. The moment served as both recognition and validation. It confirmed that Ricochet is not just thriving, he is essential—proof that he is thought highly of to Tony Khan, and his peers.

    Most importantly, this run feels like a revival. The move to AEW has not only elevated his career, but it seems to have restored his passion. There is a clear energy in everything he does, a sense that he is fully invested in his craft again.

    Ricochet is no longer defined by what he was. In AEW, he has become what many believed he could be all along.