From Alfred Feliciano: This edition is dedicated to the memories of wrestlers who have just passed away: Mexican lucha legend Black Warrior...
From Alfred Feliciano:
This edition is dedicated to the memories of wrestlers who have just passed away: Mexican lucha legend Black Warrior, Ring of Honor star Jay Briscoe and Rickyn Sanchez, who has been a huge part of WWC Puerto Rico's from their beginnings in 1973 as well as in their years as a member of the NWA until 1984. Sanchez was the Gordon Solie of Puerto Rican Wrestling. On behalf of everyone here in Georgia Wrestling History, I send out our condolences to their families. Here is a video from the now late Rickyn Snachez as he talked about the match between Invader #1 and the late Ox Baker just months before WWC's 10th Anniversary Show in 1983.
Legion Nueva Era Argentina was formed on July 27, 2018. The promotion is still an extended affiliate of Legion Nueva Era Chile, which was the first step to expand their brand of pro wrestling throughout South America. The promotion as well as the dojo are located in Buenos Aires, founded by Francisco Rolon (Lion Brian in Legion Chile), an Argentinian wrestler who in his twelve years of experience throughout his native country of Chile, Mexico and wrestling for Panama's Global Wrestling Evolution promotion in 2020. Their first big event was called Welcome on August 24, 2018. On that evening, the Torneo Legion Nueva Era was on hand. Then on November 2, 2018, the promotion created the Legion Argentina's Maximum World Championship. Reina Dragon became the very first champion on Thanksgiving weekend of that year beating Atemista, who subbed Lobo who left the promotion and founder Rolon, who subbed for Tito Morán Jr. due to injury. On August 25, 2019, the promotion created the Legion Nueva Era Argentina World Tag Team Championship. Six days later, Seccional La Plata (Capuchita and Guido El Demoledor) became the inaugural Tag Team Champions, beating Jurenz ( Exodus and Pandemia) in the finals of a tournament to win the belts. After almost two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the promotion came back full force with Torneo de La Caja Misteriosa (the Mystery Box Tournament. their version of the Money In The Bank ladder match) on August 7, 2021. Chuck Dixon was the first winner. Their episodes are in Spanish through their YouTube Channel from their beginning through 2022. Current title holders areLEGION Argentina Maximum World Champion: Ricky Rocca after he cashed in his Caja Misteriosa last year. while CLS (Exodus and Pandemia) currently hold the LEGION Argentina World Tag Team Championships. In 2023, LEGION Nueva Era Argentina will have events throughout Buenos Aires. alongside their Chilean counterpart promotion, They are also affiliated with sister promotion Catch Argentino. In the next edition, we will look at LEGION Lucha Libre Chile from their beginnings all the way to their upcoming tenth anniversary. Here is a video of LEGION Nueva Era Argentina's Origins.
Sunday February 12th, LEGION Nueva Era Argentina and El Tope Suicida present their first event of the new year called Campeones del Mundo (Champions of the World) from the "Sede Social de Deportivo Riestra", Del Bañado 2353, Buenos Aires at 4:00 PM Bell time.
LEGION Lucha Libre Chile will have their first event of the New Year called Que Pasaria Si? (What If?) on Sunday, January 22nd.
Ecuador's Wrestling Alliance Revolution's start of 2023 event is called WAR Revolution on Saturday, January 21 from the WAR Arena, De los Naranjos 44-472, De las Azucenas, Quito. Jaguar defends the WAR Ecuador World Heavyweight Championship against Pardo and Dylan in a triple threat match. and more matches to be announced. Bell time at 5:00 PM.
The newly formed Evolution Wrestling Alliance presents Valentine's Riot from the Cancha Bajo Techo del Barrio Sandin, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico on Saturday February 18th. Bell time at 8:00 PM. To buy tickets call 787-610-0906.
Mucha Lucha Atlanta begins 2023 with a new partner in KAOZ Lucha Libre of Mexico. Their next live event will be on Sunday March 12 from Espacio Discotheque, 6100 Live Oak Parkway in Norcross. Superstars from KAOZ will appear from Emperador Azteca to former IWRG Mexico World Tag Team Champions, now a part of the KAOZ family, Los Golpeadores (Dragon Bane and Alpha Wolf). Also scheduled to appear: Suicide, The Clowns of Destruction (Ruffo and Yabo.),Angelica Risk, and "El Kamikaze del Aire" Septimo Dragon. More new names will be announced. For tickets call (678) 334-9121.
Dru Onyx's Torture Chamber Pro Wrestling's January Jackpot will take place on January 22 at from the Collège Letendre High School,1000 Boulevard de l’Avenir, Laval, Quebec, Canada. Here is a teaser video on the event.
Ultimate Champion Promotions present their first event called All for Justice from The Bella Room, 5795 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, Florida on Saturday February 25, Scheduled to appear: "El Tanque Dominicano" El Bakano, Fast Foward, "El Magnate Cubano" Rodrigo Garcia, La Artilleria Ilegal (Lightning and "El Ilegal" Chicano), "El Mesias" Ricky Banderas, "El Hombre de Goma" Slash Venom (Flash Flanagan), "La Chica de la Actitud" Roxxy,"El Dueño de la Malicia" Noel Rodriguez, "El Rabioso"Blitz, and a live "El Tocoton Show" with Stefano and Babie Boy at 3:00 PM, Meet and Greet and Bell time at 4:00 PM for Tickets call (352) 777-3160.
Ponce Pro Wrestling presents Resolucion (Resolution) on Sunday January 22 from the Cancha Bajo Techo Belgica,Ponce,Puerto Rico."La Maldita Revolucion" Zcion RT1 defends the PPWS World Championship against Hardcore Mitchell,Mike Danger and El Juvenil Gabriel in a Fatal Four Way match. El Indio Baira and Black Sheep defend the PPWS World Tag Team Championships against The Beast Brothers from WWC (Bull Anthony and Samael), Jimmy Sandoval defends the Panamanian World Middleweight Championship against "El Principe del Sur" Kevin Norban and much more. Bell time at 6:00 PM.
WWC Superstar: El Gran Armando's Wrestling School will have a Special live event from the Arena Rustica,Guadalupe Street,Ponce,Puerto Rico on Saturday January 21st. In a Teacher vs. Student match:
the former WWC Television Champion will square off against EWA Superstar:Jhonny The Love Boy and more matches to be announced. Bell time at 4:00 PM.
as the road to AILL's Saga of Champions 2 continues. AILL Guanajuato,Mexico member promotion. IPW Lucha Libre stars: ARHGO, Nexy Luchadora,Heidi Luchadora Murillo and announcer: Julieta Aguilar will be in fellow AILL member promotion: Arena Universo Maya in Guatemala This March as part of the talent exchange. plus Superstars will be a part of the three night event in Colombia from Friday April 28 through Sunday April 30th hosted by AILL Bogota member WAT Lucha Libre. already announced: TIgre Jr. and Principe Yoga representing Arena Universo Maya and Thamus representing Lucha Libre Queretaro. More names will be announced in the coming months. meanwhile, Lucha Libre con Altura will have their first 2023 event called, Lucha Andes - "Lucha por tus Sueños" (Andes Wrestling-Fight for your dreams) from the Templo del Sol, El Alto, La Paz, Bolivia. matches just announced are: Ajayu, Aleks el 8vo Arcangel & Ligerin vs. Chico Hawai, Lucian & a Mystery partner to be announced In a Six man tag match, Allim Suma vs. Nina Nayra in a Women's match, 3 Falls Lucha Libre Crucena star: Jucumari vs. Spaw and more. Bell time at 3:30 PM Bolivia time.
Below are Here are special episodes of LEGION Nueva Era Argentina and LEGION Lucha Chile,matches from WAR Ecuador, AILL Bolivia member promotion: Lucha Libre con Altura, along with regular episodes of WWC, AEW Dark Elevation and Dark, IWA Puerto Rico, Events from +Mas Lucha YouTube Channel, Bolivia's 3 Falls Lucha Libre Crucena Fourth Anniversary Show, and more.