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Cero Miedo at the Royal Rumble! ⎸ Love Wrestling Interviews PENTA

by Spencer Love
written by Spencer Love

Cero Miedo! PENTA joins JPJ and Pluggo of Between Two Beards to chat about his Royal Rumble debut, a potential future matchup with Bron Breakker, and more!

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A Future Matchup with Bron Breakker?

“Yeah! To be honest, he is one of the best wrestlers in the world. He is a beast in the ring. I like [to] face this kind of wrestler, because Penta becomes more aggressive, more violent. But, why not? But step by step. The first goal is the Royal Rumble.”

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WWE Profile: https://www.wwe.com/superstars/penta

Twitter: https://x.com/PENTAELZEROM/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/penta_zero_miedo

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“Without her, there would be no scene.” ⎸ Charli Evans on Madison Eagles

by Spencer Love
written by Spencer Love

Interview an Australian professional wrestler, and it’s (rightfully) inevitable that Madison Eagles’ name pops up. That was certainly the case when we spoke to Charli Evans a few weeks ago, who spoke glowingly about the Aussie icon’s impact on professional wrestling in the country.

“She is – like, when I say the G.O.A.T, I mean, the G.O.A.T,” Evans beamed. “Without her, there would be no scene.”

“She was the first one to go and stay in America for an extended period of time, and opened the door to SHIMMER for all of us. She is the best wrestler that I’ve ever been in the ring with, and ever watched. At training, we get to learn from her, and just the way she explains things, and does things, I’m just like ‘we are so fucking lucky that she wants to be a part of [this]’.”

“She has never got the flowers that she deserved,” the Medusa Complex star stated. “If she started 5, 10 years later, she’d be main-eventing WrestleMania. She was just at this time where she had to deal with so much shit, and she pushed through all of that.”

“The culture that she’s cultivated at PWA, especially with equality and training exactly the same as everyone else, I think it’s fucking incredible. I can’t say enough good things about her.” 

Tune in to the full interview on Love Wrestling.

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Pluggo’s Top 5 of the Week.

by Pluggo
written by Pluggo

What a long week in non wrestling related stuff. First Notre Dame loses to Ohio State in the National Championship. Sure I didn’t actually think we would win that game. I’m just happy we played well enough to keep it close but it still stings a bit. Then I’ve been sick all week which had taken me out of commission for a few nights. Friends, listen to your bodies if it’s telling you to slow down its doing so for a reason and wrestling will be there the next day or whenever you’re feeling better. That all said I still watched plenty of fantastic wrestling this week and found my favorite things from this past week. So let’s dive into this weeks Top 5:  

Effy Wins the GCW Championship!

The reign of Mance Warner is over and GCW fans couldn’t be happier.  At The People vs GCW Effy took on Allie Katch with the winner getting a shot a Warner later that night. Effy won the match due to ref stoppage as Allie injured her leg in the match. The story Effy and Mance told all throughout last year was some of the best story telling GCW had done. Effy finally getting his moment over Mance Warner to end the night was a special, special moment. 

Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn Meet Again!

Anytime Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn cross paths on my television screen is always a great time. The chemistry KO & Sami have is unmatched. Kevin Owens angle of he’s always had Sami’s back and wants nothing more than for Sami and him to main event WrestleMania for the Undisputed WWE Championship, it’s full of intrigue. You’d have to imagine the Ladder Match with Cody Rhodes will be before the Rumble match and KO will have his answer. I personally I’m here for a Sami/KO us against the World alliance. We will find out this weekend in Indianapolis. 

I Believe In Joe Hendry! 

Finally TNA pulled the trigger on the hottest star the company has had in quite some time. Joe Hendry defeated Nic Nemeth to win his first World Championship. It comes at the perfect time as TNA and WWE have entered into a partnership where talents can work for both companies. Hendry had a strong showing in his few appearances with NXT over 2024 and I’m ready to Believe when his music hits at the Royal Rumble! 

Rhea Ripley and Nia Jax did it again!

Nia Jax challenged Rhea Ripley for Women’s World Heavyweight Championship at Saturday Night’s Main Event.  They have incredible chemistry together and seem to bring out the best in one another every time they face off and Saturday was no different. Sure was the outcome predictable, absolutely. That doesn’t mean it was bad. I know Nia gets a bad rap but not when she faces Mami, it’s always a good time in my book. 

The Ultimate Role!

Toni Storm won the opportunity to face Mariah May at Grand Slam Australia after winning the Casino Gauntlet last week. They faced of this past Saturday on Collision and the Rookie upstart seemed to be crumbling under pressure on the mic as Mariah May berated her and ultimately lead to a beatdown. As Mariah May walks off in that Timeless Toni Storm cadence “What makes you think that I’ve forgotten” 

A confused and slightly worried Mariah May played it perfectly as she has awoken the monster she had thought TKs he laid to rest. Timeless Toni Storm is back and deserves every single acting award out there! An absolute masterpiece and couldn’t have been played any better and sold me a ticket to Grand Slam on February 15th. 

There you have it another jammed packed week of fantastic wrestling. This upcoming week looks to be even bigger than the last as it’s officially Royal Rumble week. My favorite event of the year and I’ll be there live in person covering it for Love Wrestling and I could not be more excited. So tune in next week for my latest top 5. 

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“I’m gonna be a deathmatch wrestler!” ⎸ Tara Zep on Mick Foley

by Spencer Love
written by Spencer Love

Tara Zep is no stranger to violence.

On December 16, 2023, Zep took part in her first-ever deathmatch, facing off with John Wayne Murdoch at ICW NO HOLDS BARRED. Late in the match, ICW was treated to a surprise appearance by hardcore icon Mick Foley, who assisted Zep in picking up the victory.

Zep discussed the appearance with Love Wrestling, and her relationship with the former Cactus Jack.

“I met him at a GCW – it was a big deathmatch show,” Zep began. “It could have been T.O.S. I think it was Tournament of Survival, [and] I was there being a mark. I had a friend who was working with him, doing some of his P.R. stuff. He was videoing his meet-and-greet. I finally got the chance to meet him in person through my friend. We chatted for a little bit, and I told him – I actually hadn’t even started training at that point, but I told him that I was gonna. I’m like ‘I’m gonna be a deathmatch wrestler!’ I partially meant it, and I partially didn’t know if that would even happen. I was kind of like ‘This is what I’m going to do,’ and he was kind of like ‘Okay, lady!’”

The Hardcore Icon at ICW

Zep described how a call from Foley sparked his appearance for ICW.

“A little time went by, and then my friend, Kacey Hopkins, who was the one who introduced us, they were together somewhere, and they were FaceTiming me. I was like ‘Ahhh! Oh my god, I’m talking to Mick Foley!’”

“Then, Mick was kind of like ‘I want to talk to you about some stuff’ and I was like ‘Oh, okay, cool!’ We started texting, and he was kind of interviewing me in a sense, it felt like. He was like ‘What’s your interest in deathmatch wrestling? Why do you want to do it, I don’t understand.’”

“I think he went into a mode there where he was like ‘I don’t want to really support and endorse this style of wrestling. He didn’t want people to get hurt. Deathmatch had evolved so much where people were doing crazy, crazy, crazy spots and getting badly hurt. I don’t think he wanted to be attached to that too much to that, which makes sense. Looking out for workers.”

Foley was recently announced to appear at the debut event for No Fate Pro Wrestling, as well as host a seminar.

Tune in to the full interview with Tara Zep below.

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Bringing the Violence to Vancouver! ⎸ Love Wrestling Interviews Tara Zep

by Spencer Love
written by Spencer Love

Death match wrestling comes to Vancouver this February with the launch of No Fate Pro Wrestling. The promotion debuts on February 23rd at the Pearl Theatre, and we had the chance to chat with one of the founders of No Fate, “The Villain” Tara Zep. Don’t miss out on our wide-ranging conversation, as Zep chats with Spencer Love about No Fate’s impending debut, relationship with Mick Foley, work with John Wayne Murdoch, upcoming debut on the Jericho Cruise, and more!

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Earning Mick Foley’s endorsement:

“I met him at a GCW – it was a big deathmatch show. It could have been T.O.S. I think it was Tournament of Survival, [and] I was there being a mark. I had a friend who was working with him, doing some of his P.R stuff. He was videoing his meet-and-greet. I finally got the chance to meet him in person through my friend. We chatted for a little bit, and I told him – I actually hadn’t even started training at that point, but I told him that I was gonna. I’m like ‘I’m gonna be a deathmatch wrestler!’ I partially meant it, and I partially didn’t know if that would even happen. I was kind of like ‘this is what I’m going to do,’ and he was kind of like ‘Okay, lady!’ A little time went by, and then my friend, Kacey Hopkins, who was the one who introduced us, they were together somewhere, and they were FaceTiming me. I was like ‘Ahhh! Oh my god, I’m talking to Mick Foley!’”

“Then, Mick was kind of like ‘I want to talk to you about some stuff’ and I was like ‘Oh, okay, cool!’ We started texting, and he was kind of interviewing me in a sense, it felt like. He was like ‘What’s your interest in deathmatch wrestling? Why do you want to do it, I don’t understand.’ I think he went into a mode there where he was like ‘I don’t want to really support and endorse this style of wrestling. He didn’t want people to get hurt. Deathmatch had evolved so much where people were doing crazy, crazy, crazy spots and getting badly hurt. I don’t think he wanted to be attached to that too much to that, which makes sense. Looking out for workers.”

Debuting on the Jericho Cruise

“I got a little invite last minute to wrestle on the Chris Jericho AEW Cruise. I don’t honestly know how that happened: I have a lot of older friends. Like, Sabu and RVD, and Chris Jericho are my boys. I don’t know why, but I feel like they maybe see more in me than a lot of the younger promoters. They’re really supportive of me, and they constantly are putting me over, and I’m kind of [mind blown]. Woah! Legends!”

“I don’t know what happened there, but I think Chris Jericho found me through Sabu, and he said some nice things, and he’s like ‘Hey, I have a couple spaces open left on this cruise. Do you want to do it?’ And, I was like ‘uhh, yes. Duh?’ I’m doing it. There wasn’t really a lot of conversation going into it, honestly. It was just kind of like, I don’t know, people have been talking and found out about me and liked my shit, I guess!”

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Tara Zep

Instagram: @villaintarazep

Twitter: @VillainTaraZep

No Fate Pro Wrestling

Instagram: @nofateprowrestling

Twitter: @NoFateProw

Tickets: https://www.ticketweb.ca/event/no-fate-first-blood-the-pearl-tickets/14055333

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Tara Zep Announced for 2025 Jericho Cruise

by Spencer Love
written by Spencer Love

VANCOUVER, BC: The Villain is set to hit the high seas.

Lions Gate Dojo trainee Tara Zep has officially been announced for the upcoming Jericho Cruise. The Cruise, now in its sixth year, takes place from January 31st to February 4th.

Zep revealed the news to Love Wrestling earlier this week as part of an exclusive interview.

“I got a little invite last minute to wrestle on the Chris Jericho AEW Cruise,” the Villain stated. “I don’t honestly know how that happened: I have a lot of older friends. Like, Sabu and RVD, and Chris Jericho are my boys. I don’t know why, but I feel like they maybe see more in me than a lot of the younger promoters. They’re really supportive of me, and they constantly are putting me over, and I’m kind of [mind blown]. Woah! Legends!”

“I don’t know what happened there, but I think Chris Jericho found me through Sabu, and he said some nice things, and he’s like ‘Hey, I have a couple spaces open left on this cruise. Do you want to do it?’ And, I was like ‘uhh, yes. Duh?’ I’m doing it.”

“There wasn’t really a lot of conversation going into it, honestly,” Zep concluded. “It was just kind of like, I don’t know, people have been talking and found out about me and liked my shit, I guess!”

Elsewhere, Zep discussed her relationship with Mick Foley, and how the hardcore legend came to be a part of Zep’s first-ever deathmatch.

Tune in to the full interview with Tara Zep below.

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Pluggo’s Top 5 Of The Week

by Pluggo
written by Pluggo

A new week, a new five. We are back and breaking down all the fun things that stood out to me this week from the world of professional wrestling. Shoutout to RAW this week – the very fun and jam-packed two and a half hours was clutch. AEW Maximum Carnage had the return match for Kenny Omega and a new look venue which I dug a lot. I’m a sucker for different styles of venues. 

Wrestling is simply the coolest thing and I’m always thankful you take time out to check out just what I enjoyed from the week that was! 

Tell Me When They Are Telling Lies!

Is it possible that CM Punk, Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre are all telling the truth? 

I that they just might be. It’s a new era in the WWE and the traditional Heel/Face dynamic might be a thing of the past. The WWE seems to be letting us, the fans, decide who we are rooting for and against, as opposed to shoving us in one direction. 

As I’ve watched CM Punk and Seth Rollins cut promo after promo, I can’t tell who the bad guy is here. Both have vaild points. Punk did take his ball and go home; can you blame him, though? Seth Rollins was very well liked amongst the higher-ups in the company. Neither man is telling lies and we, the fans, seem to be getting behind both men during their segments. 

Now throw in Drew McIntyre, who believes Punk and Rollins are focused too much on one another while Roman Reigns is playing chess and everyone else is playing checkers. Is he wrong? I don’t think so. Roman had hardly any resistance to getting the Bloodline back together while also enlisting Punk and even Cody Rhodes to help him fight his battles. 

It’s a welcome change of pace to have so many sides making so much sense, or at the very least making you think. Not to mention all these men have entered the Royal Rumble, which is stacked! 

AEW Women’s Casino Gauntlet Match!

The young upstart Toni Storm shocked the world and will challenge Mariah May at Grand Slam in Australia. The sky is the limit for the rookie sensation. 

Megan Bayne made an appearance in the match, which ruled. Now hopefully it means the Megasus will officially get the graphics and be signed to AEW. 

The moment between Kris Statlander and Willow Nightengale while working together for the first time since the split was super fun. And even though she was misted by Julia Hart, Harley Cameron continues to impress each week. 

Samoa Joe is Back!

Business picked up, as Good Ole JR would say. Samoa Joe has returned to AEW as he helped Hook fight off Christian Cage and the Patriarchy. The former AEW World Champion will provide an instant spark to the division, and he’s just so damn cool. That nonchalant walk away when someone jumps off the ropes is the best, and who doesn’t love chanting “Joe Joe Joe” as he walks to the ring? That gets me so hyped! 

Bayley Living Her Best Life!

It’s been the week of the Role Model. From RAW on Monday in San Jose to SmackDown on Friday in San Diego, and the NXT in between, Bayley has rocked it all. 

Monday night in her hometown, she soaked it all in hanging out in the front row. She helped Rhea Ripley put Nia Jax in place. That fun little look at the title Bayley gave Rhea was perfect. 

Tuesday night, Bayley returned to NXT to give advice to Roxanne Perez, who of course didn’t want it. So now all I want is a Bayley/Roxanne feud as soon as possible! 

Then on Smackdown, she challenged Tiffany Stratton to a WWE Women’s Championship match. She didn’t leave Smackdown as women’s champion, but that’s ok – they put on an absolute banger in Tiffany Stratton’s first title defense in the Main Event. 

Plus Roxanne called her out to show up Tuesday night on NXT so it looks like we will be getting even more Bayley! 

Jacob Fatu is just getting started!

What a scary thought for the roster after Solo Sikoa showed up on Smackdown for the first time since losing the Ula Fala and the right to be called Tribal Chief to Roman Reigns. Solo left the ring without saying a word and looked defeated. Well, the Samoan Werewolf took to the mic to let the WWE Universe know he’s just getting started.  We all know just how intimidating and dangerous Fatu can be as an enforcer for Solo. Just imagine what he can do with a chip on his shoulder and newly motivated. 

There you have it. Hopefully this time next week, we are sitting here talking about just how awesome it is that Notre Dame is national champions! That said it’s a big week for wrestling: GCW vs The People, TNA Geniuses and Saturday night’s Main Event  on top of the regular schedule of shows. We should have a loaded five. See you next week! 

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“This is Who I Want to Be” ⎸ Charli Evans on Meiko Satomura

by Spencer Love
written by Spencer Love

Charli Evans has been one of the world’s most travelled wrestlers for the past decade. Evans has always been vocal about her love of Japan, recently listing a return to the country with Medusa Complex compatriot Millie McKenzie on her list of goals for 2025. The two were a part of the Sendai Girls promotion early in their respective careers, and as Evans details in a recent chat with Love Wrestling, a large part of that was due to wrestling legend and Sendai Girls promoter Meiko Satomura’s influence.

Evans recently joined Love Wrestling to discuss her work with Sendai Girls, and Satomura’s impact on her career trajectory.

“I met Meiko when I first moved to Japan,” stated Evans. “She came and did a King of Trios that was actually in the UK. [So], when I first moved to England, sorry. She was the one that invited me out to Sendai Girls.”

“Japan was always a massive goal for me,” Evans continued. “To have Meiko Satomura be like ‘Oh, would you like to….’ ‘Uhh, yes. I would. I would love that.’ She was so good to Millie [McKenzie] and I when we first went to Sendai, and gave us all these opportunities.

“I really credit her so much, because I feel around that time, the 2019 time, was when I kind of was starting to figure it out, and be like ‘okay, this is who I want to be as a wrestler.’ I attribute a lot of that to Sendai girls and Meiko.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Evans chatted about working with the aforementioned Millie McKenzie in Medusa Complex, and her goals for the team in 2025.

Tune in to the full interview with Charli Evans below.

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CHEVS Worldwide! ⎸ Love Wrestling Interviews Charli Evans

by Spencer Love
written by Spencer Love

A brand-new year brings new opportunities, and Australian wrestling star Charli Evans is looking to make the most of them. She joins Spencer Love of Love Wrestling for an exclusive interview, with her eyes set on the PWA Heavyweight’s Championship, Japan, and bringing Medusa Complex worldwide.

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Madison Eagles’ impact on Australian wrestling:

“She is – like, when I say the G.O.A.T, I mean, the G.O.A.T. Without her, there would be no scene. She was the first one to go and stay in America for an extended period of time, and opened the door to SHIMMER for all of us. She is the best wrestler that I’ve ever been in the ring with, and ever watched. At training, we get to learn from her, and just the way she explains things, and does things, I’m just like ‘we are so fucking lucky that she wants to be a part of [this]’. She has never got the flowers that she deserved. If she started 5, 10 years later, she’d be main-eventing WrestleMania. She was just at this time where she had to deal with so much shit, and she pushed through all of that. The culture that she’s cultivated at PWA, especially with equality and training exactly the same as everyone else, I think it’s fucking incredible. I can’t say enough good things about her.” 

How Meiko Satomura changed her career: 

“I met Meiko when I first moved to Japan. She came and did a King of Trios that was actually in the UK. [So], when I first moved to England, sorry. She was the one that invited me out to Sendai Girls. Japan was always a massive goal for me. To have Meiko Satomura be like ‘oh, would you like to….’ ‘Uhh, yes. I would. I would love that.’ She was so good to Millie and I when we first went to Sendai, and gave us all these opportunities. I really credit her so much, because I feel around that time, the 2019 time, was when I kind of was starting to figure it out, and be like ‘okay, this is who I want to be as a wrestler.’ I attribute a lot of that to Sendai girls and Meiko.”

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WWE, TNA Announce Multi-Year Partnership

by Spencer Love
written by Spencer Love

Two of professional wrestling’s biggest brands will work together for the foreseeable future.

Earlier today, WWE and TNA officially announced a multi-year partnership, aimed at increasing exposure across all brands for their respective talent.

“This is a monumental announcement for both companies and professional wrestling as a whole,” said Northern Armoury star and former LPW Challenge Champion, Travis Williams. “It’s confirmation that what Judas and I have said since we got signed with TNA, that TNA is the perfect place for us to be. Can’t wait to see what 2025 holds…”

Though officially announced today, WWE and TNA have been working together for the better part of a year. Former TNA Knockouts Champion Jordynne Grace was a surprise entrant in the 2024 Royal Rumble matchup, additionally challenging Roxanne Perez for the NXT Women’s Championship. Joe Hendry was also a major part of NXT programming, taking on Ethan Page for the NXT Championship at the No Mercy PLE. A number of NXT talents also made their way to TNA, with Charlie Dempsey, Arianna Grace, Tatum Paxley, and more making their way to the former IMPACT Zone. Wes Lee also was a part of the crossover, both reuniting with, and turning on, the Rascalz.

TNA has also started teasing their upcoming Genesis pay-per-view as a crossover event with NXT. However, no confirmed details have been released.

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