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Scott DāAmore, former TNA Wrestling President, is spearheading the revival of Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling.
DāAmore announced this week that Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling will relaunch with events on October 19 and October 20. The lineup includes stars like Raj Dhesi (Jinder Mahal), Josh Alexander, KUSHIDA, and Gisele Shaw, among others.
ONTARIO, CANADA ā August 8, 2024 ā The iconic Maple Leaf Wrestling brand is making a triumphant return to the professional wrestling scene this October, spearheaded by renowned wrestling promoter Scott DāAmore.
Reviving the historic brand, now known as MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling, the excitement ignites with two electrifying nights of world-class wrestling action titled āForged in Excellence.ā
Maple Leaf Wrestling traces its roots back to the Queensbury Athletic Club in Toronto in the 1930s, which became Maple Leaf Wrestling in the 1940s under Frank Tunney, and ran all the way into the 1980s as one of the worldās premier pro-wrestling territories. In 1984 it was absorbed as part of the WWF expansion, ending the companyās magnificent legacy.
Until now.
āFor six decades, Maple Leaf Wrestling hosted a whoās who of the worldās greatest wrestlers,ā said Scott DāAmore, MAPLE LEAF PRO President. āLegends like Lou Thesz, Bruno Sammartino, Ric Flair, Andre the Giant and Rowdy Roddy Piper all competed in Maple Leaf. Now, weāre bringing that legacy back with modern-day legends from WWE, New Japan, TNA, AEW and beyond.ā
Already confirmed for the two back-to-back events: āThe Maharajaā Raj Dhesi (formerly WWE World Champion Jinder Mahal), 2x TNA World Champion Josh Alexander, Knockout Gisele Shaw, New Japanās KUSHIDA, Alex Zayne, Kevin Knight, TNAās Jake Something PLUS indie superstars Kylie Rae and Trevor Lee (formerly WWE Superstar Cameron Grimes).
Both nights of MAPLE LEAF PRO Forged in Excellence will stream live on TrillerTV, ensuring fans around the world can witness the return of this historic promotion. In addition to the live shows, MAPLE LEAF PRO is in the process of uploading its historic library to YouTube, Facebook and other digital platforms, allowing fans to relive classic moments from the past.
Maple Leaf Wrestling, once headquartered in the legendary Maple Leaf Gardens, has long been a prestigious brand in wrestlingās storied history. The promotionās return marks a new chapter in its storied legacy, promising to deliver the same level of excellence and excitement that fans have come to expect.
Donāt miss the chance to be part of wrestling history. Get your tickets starting August 26 for two unforgettable nights of action-packed wrestling.
Event Details:
Event: MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling ā Forged in Excellence
Featuring: Raj Dhesi (former WWE Champion), Josh Alexander (2 x TNA champion), TNA Knockout Gisele Shaw, New Japanās KUSHIDA and many more
Dates: Saturday October 19 and Sunday October 20
Location: St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Tickets: On sale starting August 26 at 10 AM ET at mlpwrestling.com
Pay-Per-View: TrillerTV
For more information, visitĀ MLPWrestling.com.
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