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[4.0] "All power to women's wrestling, and EVE absolutely books great talent on their shows and lets them go at it which has resulted in great matches, but promoting a women's wrestling company while making Paul Robinson a high-level producer on the show and VERY publicly thanking him for his work is just horrid. Glad there's an outlet for the talent but I wouldn't give this company your money. Averaging the score I'd give the product and the score I'd give the management/production here."

[8.0] "I've only gotten to watch a couple of shows from this promotion, thanks to it being part of the GCW Collective shows but I've enjoyed every single one of them. It can be very silly of course but that's not a bad thing and it knows when a match does and does not require comedy. Limited though my experience is, I do recommend it."

[8.0] "While I do have issues with the Cogar brothers being World Champion and Ultraviolent Champion respectively, for the most part I enjoy Game Changer Wrestling quite a bit. There's never been a show from this promotion that I've outright hated, and I adore roughly 90% of the people on the roster. Can the booking be improved a bit? Certainly but I feel there's always room for improvement. Definitely a worthy successor to ECW."

[9.0] "Bro, I've only seen a hand-full of matches from this company and they've been bangers. I can tell the people running this promotion care for women's wrestling and crowd is very passionate when chanting and cheering."

[9.0] "The best wrestling promotion in the UK, and the best Women's promotion in Europe. Hell it's the best women's promotion outside of Japan, great matches, great booking and a fun atmosphere. You won't find a better friday night out"

[10.0] "The top wrestling promotion in the UK right now, and a top 5 worldwide. EVE has the best British talent and bring in top stars from overseas. It's not just a wrestling show, but a night out - entertainment, comedy, storylines, and usually a great atmosphere."

[10.0] "CMLL is the longest standing wrestling promotion in the world, which speaks volumes. Many historical wrestlers and moments have been a part of this promotion, which leads to an amazing credibility. Currently they have one of the most talented female rosters of all promotions across the world, with many strong standing female wrestlers, who are currently main event material throughout the industry."

[3.0] "On paper, it's a company with a LARGE following, has signed a lot of great wrestlers, can put on good matches, has multiple weekly shows, has toured around the world. BUT, and I wish I could make the "but" larger, BUT WWE refuses to do anything that's great. They're put on great programs, feuds, matches, on TV etc., but what do they do now? They're a corporate entity now who pays "reporters" to shill and grift for their product, have historically terrible management, push the wrong people, have insane amounts of nepotism, are out-of-touch with the fans, and the President Nick Khan has gone on record to say that a mediocre product is better than a good product because it still makes money. Ticket prices for regular TV events are high, families can't afford to go to RAW, or a low tier supercard without selling little Timmy's kidneys. The brand split hasn't had effort put into it, there are a lot of older people on the product because they can't build a star that isn't a former WWE wrestler's son or daughter, lots of problems. And to finish this off with a cherry, WWE does not respect wrestling despite running the largest wrestling promotion in the world."

[6.0] "There's a lot about AEW I can't stand. There's no denying that. But there is also a good bit that I can enjoy as well. Plus it's always good to have a second major promotion around. The Bucks, Ospreay, Omega, and a few others are enough to put me off, but it's usually a decent show if you skip their segments. Overall, good not great. But they're young. We'll see how the future turns out."

[2.0] "This "promotion" is awful. They desperately want to be ECW. The cool kids in town. In reality, it's more annoying dorks that can't work and don't take wrestling seriously in any way. Since they can't really work they figured they would just do the usual stupidity and try to go viral as much as possible. Like when Joey Janela decided to light his own foot on fire for a superkick, but wasn't smart enough to realize the fire wouldn't just magically put itself out when the spot was over. Or that idiot Effy and all of his embarrassing non sense. One a personal note, as a member of the LGBTQ community myself, I find Effy to be completely disgusting. An embarrassing stain on our community's reputation. Will they occasionally book some guys that actually can work? Sure. That's why I'll be nice and not give them a one. But the pros are heavily outweighed by the cons. If this stupid company goes under tomorrow, wrestling will be better off. Unfortunately I think they're here to stay for the time being. After all, they have so many more broom closets and parking lots to stink up with their bastardized version of wrestling."

[5.0] "A company that has gotten worse in the last few years. I actually think there best work was there first year in buisness. Every year since then has kind of gone down hill more and more. Don't really get the names this Aj Francis in 2024 ish but there still a company that has good production. But imo there roster is weak. But one of the only places in the Florida area that try and continue to have story's which I always appreciate a lot."

[7.0] "A company that always has a great matches in the Florida area. Every now and then they'll bring in a big name. Hopefully sometime this year we see gallows and Anderson in the ring for them after they appeared for them in February. Always gives new workers a chance as well. Been watchint for years now and always pleased"

[] "I'm what you would call a lapsed fan. I watched at the beginning because it was something new, different, and exciting. Quickly I lost all hope. Too many titles. Too large of a roster. Matches seem more like a choreographed routine as opposed to wrestling. Pushing comedy acts as main eventers. I might be out of touch and I accept that. I do believe it is important to alternatives to the WWE and want to see the do well but It's just not for me."

[7.0] "Love it or hate it, FUW was a solid indie promotion during its days. From legends of Florida's indies all the way to guys who made it to the "big leagues", Florida Underground Wrestling got to see it all."

[10.0] "One of the promotions I very much miss to this day. Fun, action packed and filled with a lot of talented, this promotion represented, in my opinion, the pinnacle of independent wrestling. Hopefully we'll see it up and running once again someday."

[] "My local indie promotion. Have been to multiple shows recently. If you like that old, territory type of wrestling, this is the place for you if you live in middle TN."

[7.0] "Perhaps a tad bit of a biased comment as I had a hand in providing voice over for hyping up two of their events, but the promotion itself was a nice alternative for the British/Welsh Wrestling scene during the COVID pandemic era when many British/Welsh talent were still looking for work. The matches were well done, commentary was fun, the video production when matches were posted online were well done, venues were pretty decent and crowds were fairly into the shows overall. If it ever comes back I hope it does well for itself, otherwise I hope everyone who was a part of it continues to do well for themselves."

[10.0] "After WCW it was TNA and now it's AEW. Like ANY company, nothing they do is 100% right or 100% wrong. Since its inception AEW has been the subject of some seriously disingenuous chatter on social media. There's surplus of talking heads trying to make a few extra bucks giving the worst opinions imaginable. Overall I think the product continues to be a better offering of pro wrestling in the United States."

[0.0] "Horrible promotion ran by a horrible person what else can I say never been a show and never will now after finding about Top Rope avoid Top Rope at all costs the fact that a rapist in James Finn has been on their show recently and is a head trainer is disgusting."

[6.0] "AAA has a huge place in lucha libre history and deserves credit for creating massive events like TripleMania and producing stars like El Hijo del Vikingo, Psycho Clown, and historically Rey Mysterio Jr. At its best, AAA delivers wild, high-energy lucha matches and crazy spectacle that few promotions can replicate. That said, the promotion can feel very inconsistent. Storylines often get messy or disappear, production quality can be uneven, and the booking sometimes leans too heavily on chaos and gimmicks instead of strong match structure. The roster has talent, but it doesn't always feel utilized to its full potential. Overall AAA is historically important and entertaining in bursts, but the inconsistency keeps it from being among the top promotions today."

[8.0] "NOAH has always been one of Japan's most respected in-ring promotions. The company built its reputation on the legacy of Mitsuharu Misawa, strong heavyweight wrestling, and a serious sports presentation. Even after difficult periods in the 2010s, the CyberAgent era has helped stabilize the promotion and bring more international attention. The biggest strengths are hard-hitting main events, a deep heavyweight style, and consistent match quality, especially around the GHC Heavyweight Championship scene. Wrestlers like Kenoh, Kaito Kiyomiya, Go Shiozaki, and Naomichi Marufuji keep the in-ring level very high. The weaknesses are smaller global reach, inconsistent booking momentum at times, and a junior division that isn't as strong as other Japanese promotions. Overall, NOAH is still one of the best pure wrestling promotions in the world, even if it isn't quite at the cultural or drawing level of New Japan Pro-Wrestling."

[9.0] "Stardom is easily one of the best promotions in the world right now when it comes to in-ring quality. The roster is incredibly talented and their big shows and tournaments like the 5? STAR Grand Prix consistently deliver great matches. The hard-hitting joshi style and faction system make the promotion really engaging. The only reason it's not a 10 is because of occasional roster turnover and some booking decisions, but overall Stardom is still one of the strongest promotions in wrestling today."

[9.0] "New Japan Pro Wrestling is one of the greatest wrestling promotions ever. At its best, NJPW produces some of the highest-quality in-ring wrestling in the world, with tournaments like the G1 Climax and events like Wrestle Kingdom consistently delivering elite matches and storytelling. The promotion's strong style identity, long-term booking, and emphasis on match quality have created legendary runs from wrestlers like Kazuchika Okada, Hiroshi Tanahashi, and Kenny Omega. The only reason it isn't a perfect 10 is that the product can sometimes be repetitive during long tour schedules, and the western expansion era had mixed results. But overall, NJPW remains one of the most respected and influential promotions in wrestling history."

[] "AWG may have lost some big players to Marigold but they didn't miss a step. 2024 was a bit rocky for a few months as they got their bearings but 2025 was their best year and 2026 is looking to shape up to do well too."

[10.0] "It started with Jim Crockett Promotions a long time ago. The one thing that plagued every iteration of this brand was poor sustained leadership. Someone would come in and give about a year of great matches and stories and then it inevitably get worse until someone else was brought in. Pre-Hogan is some of the best fucking wrestling you'll ever see. There's also plenty of goofy shit too sometimes unintentionally. The early 90's was probably the peak as far as match quality. The roster until 2000 was always stacked and launched the careers of multiple main eventers. It's a shame egos railroaded the whole thing but I'm definitely coasting on nostalgia here."

[] "Heard a glowing review of the 2026 tag team tournament on a podcast from a host that was just trying it out, so I'm giving it a try myself. So far I like what I see."

[3.0] "WWE started off it's 2026 in a pretty decent way actually. We had a couple of good Raw's, great smackdowns, and a fantastic SNME to top it all off. I don't know what the hell happened but they're currently just as bad as it was in 2025 since the royal rumble happened. Raw has been drizzling shits. The only interesting things on it are CM Punk, Finn Balor, and Je'von Evans. They haven't had Liv decide who she's facing at WrestleMania because even they know they're incapable of putting on a near 3 month build whether it's Liv or Jade. Oh and apparently Stephanie can't speak English so Dominik has to translate everything to her because he totally doesn't hold the ic title or the AAA Mega title. It's bizzare because I've seen Vaquer cut a promo in English and for someone who only moved to the states in late 2024 she's pretty damn good at it. Rhea and Iyo are doing very well with the tag titles and it's one of the few bright spots in the company now, but even they aren't on raw as all their defenses happen on smackdown. When it comes to Becky and the women's ic title it's nothing new. She hasn't done a thing since SummerSlam and the AJ Lee feud has been terrible as I predicted. The iron was hot in September and they should've done the match in October or at war games. Oh, and they're still experimenting with Maxxine only now it's an unwatchable feud with Natalya who hasn't been relevant since 2017. It's unfrotunate because talented wrestlers like Bayley and Lyra are being sacrificed for it. Asuka and Kairi had a very good angle at the rumble and they just haven't followed it up at all. The tag division is non existent which pisses me off because Aj styles spent the final few months of his career rebuilding it. Dragon Lee getting a high profile feud with Gunther is good however. When it comes to smackdown things are a BIT better. Carmelo Hayes has been amazing as champion and has naturally gotten over. Trick has gotten mega over super quickly and it's great to see. Jade Cargill has been having a terrible reign. She defended against jordynne which was her first defence after 104 days. It wasn't even that special and I doubt she's defending it again til WrestleMania. Drew is champion but he still gets booked like a clown which is hard to blame. Cody and Randy would have been a far better program for WrestleMania and if they just gave Drew the title at wrestlepalooza and let him roam around with it for a couple of months they wouldn't have had to worry about giving him a "here damn" reign during WrestleMania season. The tag titles are non existent but that's been the case for months so nothing new. Kit Wilson does pretty entertaining stuff too. The only other good thing is Oba Femi because he should get pushed to the moon this year. Oh, and I didn't even bring up how bad the vision currently is because Seth and Bron's absence has exposed them to a whole new level. Nobody in that group is entertaining and the masked man stuff is about as repetitive as the amount of Raw's they've main evented since WrestleMania 41. Elimination chamber needs to be at least an 8 or a 9 or else WrestleMania is gonna be just as bad as last year. I haven't lost all hope yet but it's not looking good at all right now. Triple H did a fantastic job from the moment he took over up until the fall of 2024. The shows began to get underwhelming, but since the Royal Rumble it's been a butterfly effect of terrible and terrible desicons. Something needs to change, new writers need to be hired. Bruce Prichard, Michael Hayes, Road Dogg, and Ed Koskey are all bad and incredibly out of touch. Younger and more female writters need to be hired. If it still doesn't improve after that it may be time to question Triple H's job at head of creative. He's clearly nowhere as near in the weeds as he used to be and it's not like many of the top writers have any good ideas either. The Bloodline story is done, Cena's retirement tour is done, all these things should clearly indicate that new talent should be getting pushed but I'm not seeing that. They've done a good job with the recent call ups but I'll only praise it once I see what their WrestleMania direction is. Monday Night Raw doesn't even feel like a wrestling show. 2 1/2 hours with only 4 matches on an average basis is hilarious, especially when some of the matches aren't even getting 5 minutes. I feel like I'm seeing the same episode on repeat. They took a step in the right direction in their first show after elimination chamber, now keep doing the same thing and you'll have a good show."

[] "One of the legendaries companies of all time unless it's not the best this is the true honour that saved wrestling in early 2000s"

[10.0] "My type of wrestling. The in ring quality is always what I preferred growing up and I feel aew focuses mainly on that which is a great thing"

[] "The BWF is the biggest wrestling promotion on Brazil. You can see that the talent is progressing in every show and the structure is increasing as well. I can see the diversity in styles (mexican lucha libre, american pro-wrestling and the brazilian telecatch) divided on the roster and being showed in high speed pace. It's still growing and i truly belive they are gonna become more visible in the next 2 years. And i sugest more people could follow that growth."

[8.0] "Great identity and fresh energy that sets KHAO France apart on the French scene. It may not appeal to everyone, but it deserves credit for showcasing new talents and staying true to its vision."

[1.0] "As Of 2024 Cornish Pro Wrestling is no longer owned by either Terry Or Alice Speller, it is unclear who now owns this, but being quite friendly with the Speller's I do know they no longer own the promotion, it is now more a sister promotion of REACH Wrestling. It is truly a shame to see what Cornish Pro Wrestling has become, once a thriving independent promotion that has had some huge names appear for them over the years such as Xia Brookside, Flash Morgan Webster, Lily Winter, Bram, Pete Dunne, Doug Williams & Mark Haskins to name a few. I myself had the pleasure of being the ring announcer for the last two shows that Terry and Alice Speller put on. The CPW of old was a promotion that wasn't afraid to do things completely different from the norm, under their one show as Renegade Pro Wrestling, they held the very first deathmatch held in the South West Wrestling scene, each show was must see. Nowadays though times have changed and so has the ownership, gone are the shows that were edgy and different, now it's just a Reach show in black and gold colours, no inventiveness or innovation just the same bland rinse and repeat garbage that Reach have done for the past 7 years, saying this, with the Speller's track record with this promotion, I do not give it long before they retake control of the company because sadly that is what they (The Speller's) do, they put on some great shows and just as they've got some great momentum they sell the company up, so watch this space."

[9.0] "Tamar Community Wrestling truly is a breath of fresh air when it comes to the South West Devon professional wrestling scene, constantly keeping things fresh with matches that are engaging with fans, promo's and storylines; unlike other promotions in the area their shows aren't carbon copies of each other, there is always something different with each and every show and I can only commend them on that; the promoters are also two salt of the earth guys running these shows for good causes, if that's not a valid enough reason to show them your support then I question your humanity. There are very few things to fault with this promotion that is less than 2 years old, but if I have to be critical, they desperately need women's matches to make their product worthy of a 10.0 rating, but I am more than sure women's matches aren't a million miles away from this young promotion. It is already without a shadow of a doubt the best promotion currently running within Plymouth and Cornwall. If they ever needed a backup ring announcer I would like them to know I would be more than willing to lend my hand to them."

[0.0] "Reach Wrestling, the promotion that formerly went under the moniker Plymouth Wrestling Association, in theory has the promise to be a great wrestling promotion but does far too many things wrong for it to be taken seriously; their shows are carbon copies of one another, the same people winning titles over and over again and let's not forget an owner (Jason King) with an ego so self inflated that he has made himself champion of his promotion THREE times (as of 25/06/2025), this company is also lacking some of the key fundamentals that make wrestling interesting; no promos or storylines, so there's no reasoning why wrestlers are heel or face, why they are wrestling against each other or why they're challenging for a title. I hate to give such a low rating but REACH is pretty much a rinse and repeat job when it comes to running shows."

[9.0] "I haven't give a 10 cause it has always a place for improving... but for me, AEW is the best wrestling promotion right now if you care about in ring talent, AEW is where the best wrestle."

[0.0] "Horrible company run by two people that can not train their trainees properly and they discourage their trainees to go anywhere also looking at the talent they use you can cleary see they are untrained plus reading stories of how unsafe they are on shows and in training also they have booked Tyson T Bone so yeah there's that a dude that got called out for abuse but LWF booked him. A lot of well respected North West talent sharing their stories show how messed up the company is if you are looking to wrestle please do not train with the LWF they say they are one of the best tag teams in the UK despite themselves looking like they need more training."

[9.0] "Smoky Mountain is a perfect example of the best aspects of pro wrestling. Especially late 92 and 1993. It's such an underrated promotion that it's nearly reverted back to being a hidden gem in the modern world. Just a fantastic way to present wrestling. A perfect snapshot of its time and place in the history of the business."

[8.0] "The WWE is the most important (or maybe most consequential would be the best word here) wrestling promotion to ever exist. It doesn't matter that I don't like that fact, it's just simply a fact. Judging an entire promotion's history (especially when that history stretches back to the late 40s) isn't really possible or even fair. But here we are. Some may not want to admit it, but there's way more good than bad."

[9.0] "It is really hard to rate an entire promotion. Especially one that has been around as long as All Japan has. But for the first 28 years of its existence, AJPW what the place to be. I won't go on and on about the reasons for the high rating. If you're here you probably know already. If we were just measuring from 1972 to 2000, AJPW would probably be the only promotion I would give a 10. However, after the NOAH exodus, things have been very hit and miss. The modern state of the company is a very far cry away from its glory years. But those glory years hold up extremely well. So while it should probably be an 8, I feel comfortable giving it a 9."

[9.0] "While it's true that ROH has had its ups and downs, and essentially doesn't even really exist anymore, the impact ROH has had on wrestling is undeniable. The modern day version is little more than a training ground for new AEW wrestlers, and a dumping ground for older AEW wrestlers. It is not what it was. It's ROH in name only. So I haven't really factored the AEW run into the rating. But the legacy speaks for itself."

[1.0] "This promotion is ridiculous (not in a good way). Like anything else, there are moments of really good stuff. That however is always outweighed by the massive amounts of stupidity that this promotion allows. I have tried multiple times to like DDT. Even going so far as trying to ignore everything that goes against the meaning of professional wrestling. But I can't. As I said, the lows are just too low. Not only do I personally not find it entertaining as comedy, I also see it as a disgusting slap in the face to everyone who came before them. I don't care how great one or two matches are on the card. If it's invalidated by stupid nonsense elsewhere, then it's all for nothing. Wrestling would be better off without promotions like this."

[9.0] "[8.5] For my money, the best promotion in the world at its scale. They've only been around for about seven years now and they feel like they've not just been around, but been a mainstay for twenty. Has some of the most prestigious belts in wrestling right now, a legitimate claim to the most stacked roster in history, usually fantastic weekly TV, and a damn near spotless track record for TV specials and PPVs. It's not perfect, I feel like it falls into pitfalls of lacking a distinct identity, the women's division not getting a ton of time has been way, *way* too consistent of a pain point, they're kind of being overly burdened by the vision of what wrestling on TV *has* been in America under the WWE monopoly they broke, occasionally feeling the need to overcomplicate things, especially regarding championships (looking at you, whatever the hell was going on with the unified championship, ) and also like Tony Khan has issues saying no to people, especially when those people are AEW Originals or legends with some respect. However, while the lows of this promotion can get really low, the highs are high enough to drown it out, and when AEW is really hitting its stride, it's downright magical. [Previously: 8.4 on April 6 2024, 8.6 on March 2 2025]"

[8.0] "solid territory wrestling, creative booking, strong talent. there only knock is that they dont do enough shows."

[] "This was a okay company which I was getting into until the WWE stole their talent like they always do."

[4.0] "only rating the Monday Night War era WCW (although I do want to continue to go back and catch the pre Hogan era) An infuriating waste of potential. Such a great roster, yet run so poorly they were out of business in 6 or so years. The business executives killed the company financially, but Hogan/Russo/Bischoff killed it creatively. The amount of great performers they had under contract yet all ruined by egos is such a shame."

[0.0] "Honestly the thing I hate about this promotion it's the commentary. Eric Gargiulo is one of the worst announcers ever in my opinion. All the terrible sex and race jokes made every single match completely unbearable."

[8.0] "WoW is a modern iteration of GLoW, and by modern I mean much less campy. Yes, the gimmicks for some of these girls are very cliché, but still it remains the lovely evening's guilty pleasure of any wrestling enjoyer, in or not in the business itself. WoW's production values are great, which helps a lot in distinguishing the good product from the bad one. And unlike GLoW, the toned-down 80's campiness allows for more qualitative female workers, such as Barbi Hayden, Malia Hosaka, Holidead, Tessa Blanchard and April Mendez, to come in and get the product over without losing street cred themselves. Still, though, too many girls brought from other backgrounds on the sole basis of physical appearance and brought onscreeen waaay too early. But WoW, overall, has two massive yet clearly visible pitfalls to avoid if they want to grow in the years ahead : the pitfall of scaring real wrestling girls away by bringing too many green girls on-screen, and the pitfall of going woke / anti-men with Jeanie Buss (and/or evil influence around/on her), which would virtually kill the company on the spot."

[10.0] "River City Wrestling is one of the premiere indy wrestling promotions and a juggernaut of Texas pro wrestling. So many stars have passed through the doors and it's a great place to be! Every show is special and I'm proud to say I've been a fan for 20 years."

[8.0] "A slowly but surely rising french promotion trying to make its base in the chaotic jungle that is European Pro Wrestling at this point in time. They not only do own an entrance stage, they also publically showcase their events online, both on YouTube and Twitch. Their latest format, "Toxic Rixe" has proven to be a solid entertainer despite a less-organized approach. Rixe entered the main frame in early 2023 (Rixe, Episode XII) after packing the large sports hall of Dreux, France, by booking Will Ospreay in a Meltzer-rated 4 and a quarter stars match against Tristan Archer, also available online. Small but humble beginnings to what could be the next main promotion in France in the upcoming years, provided that they avoid the pitfalls ICWA, Wrestling Stars and APC fell into before them."

[8.0] "It's amazing to see this kind of scene in Europe, and in Paris ! A big structure now that showcase special new characters from de drag universe, and mix-it with the pro wrestling is a genius idea. The show can be a bit long because of the card, match lenght, and all the performance. But in the end, it's truly a refreshing show. Thanks for all this work !"

[] "Wife and I have been attending for a little over a year now and it seriously has just gotten better and better. Very excited to see it continue to grow. Please fix Stevie "Bae" Knox's microphone, though! Us fans will gladly chip in!"

[6.0] "As much as I loved the erotic wrestling and the sex scenes but this was poorly done even if you were here for the porn like they had some disgusting looking characters and also a really cheap version of the rock it would have been much better if they put storylines without much intereption"

[10.0] "The best wrestling in the entire US happens in AEW, and it is surprising to me that people will deny that. It has given wrestlers who want to have their distinct styles and not be bogged down by a corporate hellscape a haven to truly be themselves."

[10.0] "Easily one of the best promotions in the world at this point in time, and they had a wildly incredible 2025. Their partnerships with AEW and NJPW have opened so many eyes to how incredible this promotion is, and I'm so happy that so many people get to experience the purest form of Lucha Libre."

[9.0] "Bridge Pro is one of the hidden gems in British Wrestling for me, as for someone that isn't a local to their promotion and make long journeys there to see the shows, it shows how good they are. Every show feels huge that they put on, and the talent that has passed through has included a who's who's of the UK scene right now and even some from abroad. But while they attract the top stars, it is the local talent from the Midlands too that is the glue of this promotion. Storylines are good, some of the matches I really could put up there for MOTY candidates as the young and established talent with a great fanbase too have helped to make Bridge Pro what it is."

[8.0] "Been going since 2023, and is what I call my 'home' show in Manchester. Futureshock has been going for 21 years and saw some legends pass through. In the years I have been following it, I've seen brilliant wrestling and exciting shows, with the 20th anniversary show still being one of the best builds to a event and show itself. While there has been peaks and troughs, they are currently putting on some superb shows and hook you in to the next one."

[9.0] "As a latecomer to CATCH PRO - this is one of my favourite promotions that I attend, and feel lucky to have on my doorstep. CATCH is the more of the 'adult' promotion of the two in Manchester, and despite their hiatus a couple years ago, I feel like they didn't take a backwards step coming back and if anything, came back a bang. The fanbase is a loyal one, with the hardcore supporters sticking with them and having new fans find them and making it a welcoming promotion too. CATCH does a good job in showing off both established and the next line of talent coming through. For what you get on every CATCH show in terms of entertainment and action, it should be getting more people to watch as they are massively missing out on some great wrestling."

[9.0] "Been to every SCW show since it started back in 2024, and everyone been a sell-out with the upcoming on looking on course to follow suit, Salford City Wrestling just gets it. The opening show was a great starting point and has continued to just get better and better and better. Plus while a majority of the talent is from the North West, those they bring in from outside it have added to it and made for even better shows. Its incredible that for as little shows that this promotion has put on, that they feel like they have been going for years and the storylines are interesting and one thing they do that only one other promotion have started too, and that is have the showcard and backstory to matches and wrestlers on a sheet left on the chairs, so new fans can read it and be up to speed before the opening bell. That said the fanbase they have now at Salford is amazing, and even have the little kids bring signs and paper crowns to boo the biggest heel there in 'King Troy', all round a great product by SCW!"

[10.0] "Classy, and by quite some distance one of the best British promotions over the years.Always felt like a promotion that knew exactly what it wanted to be. Simply love it. I really hope they will last until I die ?"

[10.0] "Signed up again just to leave some feedback. We've now been to ACW in Nicosia three times, and the progress they've made over that period is genuinely impressive. Having followed indie wrestling in the UK for years, it's been interesting to see how quickly the overall presentation and structure of the shows have developed. The product is clear, accessible family wrestling, and it's well aligned with the local audience. A lot of the roster is made up of local talent, and you can see noticeable improvement over the past year. That kind of steady development is good to watch. The fly-ins -- mostly from Germany, including several wXw names -- add experience and depth to the cards. They've generally been strong additions and raise the in-ring standard. Keel (big lad) is always present and seems closely involved, which gives the impression of consistency and direction behind the scenes. Attendance has been around 500 in a theatre setting, which works well. Sightlines are good, seating is comfortable, sound has improved, and bar prices are reasonable. There's also a bit of local celebrity presence at times, which adds to the atmosphere without distracting from the wrestling. Match quality continues to improve, and the December show was comfortably the strongest of the three we attended. If there's one small point to note: although most of the audience is local, a bit more English on the mic wouldn't go amiss for international fans. Overall, a well-run show that's clearly moving in the right direction."

[6.0] "ABCA is as old as all of us, yet always discreet, putting shows around northern France or at the traditional Fête à Neuneu in Paris. Their shows aren't exceptionally transcendent nor are they modern, but the familial entertainment is worth the gate fee. Feel absolutely free to make the detour if you happen to pass by."

[9.0] "Throughout the years it has becoming glaring how unfortunate the NJPW landscape has become through there contracts. Big names continue to leave due to signing one-year contracts every year. Regardless, NJPW is the ultimate escape from reality. The King of Sports. However, just like in mid-2000s, NJPW is looking for its next look and voice inside the squared circle, and I hope 2026 can be the launching pad it needs. The energy and anticipation is there, Gedo and Tanahashi just need to capitalize on it."

[2.0] "The McDonald's, the Amazon, the most ubiquitous and mass marketed brand in the world of professional wrestling, but that doesn't make it the best. Truthfully the WWE has always been the product that catered to the most casual fan, the median wrestling fan who doesn't want something that pushes the boundaries too far and doesn't ask them to think too much, and that's not always such a bad thing. I enjoy the occasional Marvel movie or Taco Bell meal. Not everything has to be challenging or of the finest quality. But there's such a thing as a GREAT or even good superhero flick, or a solid fast food dinner. WWE in 2026 is something more akin to X-Men Origins: Wolverine, or a floppy, cold quesadilla served up with nothing but haste and without a thought spared on quality. Or maybe rock hard fries found in between the couch cushions is a more apt metaphor, because like them the WWE has gotten painfully stale. The product in 2026 is more focused on how it can cram as many advertisements for Dude Wipes, Slim Jims and Cinnamon Toast Crunch into your eyeballs as it can, than creating the best wrestling show possible. The average weekly episode of WWE programming is 3 hours of your time for 25-30 minutes of actual wrestling. How are young talent supposed to get their reps, improve, get over and move up the card when there is barely any time spent on in bell to bell product? Well, apparently they aren't. Unless they have a Hulk physique like Oba Femi and they are hand picked for a massive push. Otherwise you are out of luck. That has lead to boring main event scene full of part timers, washed up has beens and acts that are ice cold. I'm speaking of course of Roman Reigns, CM Punk and Cody, the names that dominate the WWE in both screen time and advertisement spotlight. Oh, and you can't forget about Brock Lesnar! Yes that guy who WWE should have ran screaming away from but instead see no issue pushing as a star, despite even most die hard WWE fans being finally sick of. Outside of the main event, it doesn't get much better. The WWE's tag division is a joke, nearly a decade it feels pushing nothing but The New Day and The Usos has left the tag belts feeling pointless. The undercard has some talent, doing their best to get over and put on great matches. But overall that's not enough to save a bloated, soulless and corporate product that is high on presentation virtually nil on substance. The weekly TV might be bad, but what about the PPVs? Oh excuse me, the "PLEs"? Well let's take a look at this years Super Bowl of American Wrestling, Wrestlemania. It's coming to us from the same town as last years, with largely the same cast of characters at the top of the card as last year. If that doesn't capture the lazy, unimaginative and safe booking of WWE in 2026, nothing will. And this problem will only get worse because the deeply unethical Albatross around the WWE's neck that is the Saudi Arabia deal is about to swallow up WWE's most beloved and important brand in Wrestlemania in it's dark cloud. Surely that Wrestlemania will be swarming with washed up stars from yesteryear like Stone Cold Steve Austin, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, Goldberg, Chris Jericho, The Hardy Boyz, and many more! All locked in a high stakes battle of who will break a hip first. If you thought the talented youth movement in the company had it hard finding time on television now, try when WWE is building to that monstrosity of an event. I struggle to find any redeeming quality for WWE in the modern era. As I mentioned, there is talent in the company. The women are typically very good, doing the most with what they are given. WWE occasionally accidentally has a good match from time to time, when their small army of agents, writers and micromanagers actually lets the wrestlers do the thing they are best at. But on the whole, the WWE today is much more bad than good. It cranks out a steady diet of bland, unimaginative, and disposable content week to week that will be forgotten by it's fans almost as quickly as it ends, and the big events they are supposed to build to are rushed, lazy and filled with too much fluff and product placement to have any room for a soul or spark of creative passion. Avoid WWE like the plague, their content isn't worth your time and the company doesn't deserve your hard earned dollar."

[8.0] "Hidden gem of the north west scene. Only real issue is consistency of venues and shows arent often released in advance. In ring quality is some of the best in the area."

[9.0] "Rating NJPW strictly for the product as it is in 2026, to the surprise of some perhaps, I give it an 9. I started watching New Japan in 2018, and certainly that was much hotter time in the company than the one we currently see. Back then Okada, Omega, Tanahashi, and Naito were four heavenly pillars of wrestling greatness, elevating the ceiling of the promotion to the stratosphere. And lest I forget Ibushi, electrifying fans with unparalleled athleticism and a brutal, twisted alter ego. G1's were absolute gauntlets with frequent 5 star classics to leave us fans salivating, begging for more. Wrestle Kingdom was like the Super Bowl for hardcore fans. It was a glorious time, now THAT NJPW was a 10, hell an 11 out of 10. But today, the promotion has fallen a bit. The most obvious example of this is in the form of talent departures. Okada, Omega, Tanahashi and Naito are all gone, either left for greener pastures, due to backstage disputes, or retirement. On the Naito front, all of the original LIJ, my second favorite stable behind Suzuki-gun, are also gone. Standouts like Minoru Suzuki, Jay White, Jeff Cobb, the list literally goes on and on and on. The sheer exodus of talent from New Japan is quite astounding. You might think that would lead to a true dark age for New Japan, and while the overall quality of shows has been hampered a little, I think New Japan is still in a very strong place despite all of this. Their religious focus on developing new talent constantly via the Young Lions program has paid dividends. They already have their new ace established in Yota Tsuji who, while not yet a completely faceted gem, has shown a very promising ability to deliver in big moments, on the biggest of stages. The young talent on the way up the pike should fill us with a sense of hope that we aren't in dark age for NJPW, but the beginning of a new and fresh renaissance. The Knockout Brothers, Yuto-Ice and Oskar, are the best tag team in the world for my dollar, virtually incapable of having a bad match it seems and with chemistry that has turned them into possibly the most over act in the country. Yuya Uemura and Shota Umino, despite the latter being routinely rejected by the fans as an unwanted babyface star, have shown a high level in ring ability and are continuing to grow, showing not just improvements, but the glimmers of a possible fued that could main event the Tokyo Dome one day. The homegrown talent just keeps flowing, from beloved and legit shooter Aaron Wolf, to future Jr. Ace Kosei Fujita, endearing beefcake Ryohei Oiwa, mean-mugging gremlin Daiki Nagai, I could keep going. Yes in my opinion the reports of New Japan's demise are in fact highly exaggerated. I see the early tells of what will become a great era of wrestling for the company. And with all time greats like ZSJ, Shingo Takagi and Tomohiro Ishii still sticking around to lead the way, I am sure this era will bear fruit, if only we are patient in waiting for it."

[0.0] "The UFC wanted to get away from sponsors being plastered all over fighter gear because the thought was that it looked tacky. It was a "oh no the worst person you know made a good point". Now WWE is putting asshole cleaner on Dominick Mysterio and not seizing on the heel opportunity. Not before having a table brought to you by Slim Jim. It's bad everyone, The fucking Yankees have a shitty insurance company on their sleeves. For the last 10 years minimum, the WWE has been the Walmart of pro wrestling. For casual or non fans it has become a brand like Kleenex or Chap Stick. They refer to all of wrestling as WWE. The current state of the product is better than it has been in a while but let's not pretend there's none of the shortcomings that existed when Vince was there. There's still a tendency to push dog shit wrestlers and keep pushing ones the fans don't want. The PLEs are marathons with more filler than wrestling and yet fans will gaslight you into thinking it's great. WWE in the last 9 years has all but killed my passion for wrestling. I trained for 6 months and while a lot of the guys leading the training and prospective wrestlers all agreed the money and exposure would be ideal the consensus seemed to be that WWE is where you should go once you've done all the great wrestling you want to do elsewhere."

[10.0] "All Elite Wrestling has become the gold standard in maintaining the legacy and presenting evolution of professional wrestling while also having the financial business backing to both entertain and satisfy the professional wrestling fanbase and not accommodate for the 10% financial elites and shareholders. The mere fact that you can get a ticket for a very affordable price not just for a televised event, but for a pay-per-view makes an live attendance event very accommodating for all families and fans of the sport. The weekly televisions are never a disapointment and are good at the very least and the monthly pay-per-views are always worth the price. The wrestling is top notch - even pioneering - and being able to not just see, but feel the differences in various forms from all crosses of the world. AEW is the promotion that is leading the sport to the next generation while the other is leading to the next 'harrah' for the next nickel and dime taken from a fan of professional wrestling."

[7.0] "I rate wrestling companies based off what they do yearly, and I currently think a 7 is the perfect rating for AEW. The main event scene is quite interesting. Kenny has looked the best he's been in years. Swerve seems to be going heel and a program with Kenny Omega seems likely which I have very high hopes for. Andrade has brought in new life to the main event scene which I needed. Dynamite has remained very consistent show as every show this year has been in the usual 7 to 8 range apart from one show in january. The TV specials they've had this year have been mostly good too. However, there are issues. Collision has been extremely boring since the C2. I don't think it's that bad of a show but nothing happens on there and there's far too many squashes. The booking of the women hasn't been good either. Toni Storm's stock has been declining a bit but she's still entertaining. I can't say the same for Mina as she's practically been doing nothing all year. Willow has been a ghost with the TBS title and they seem to be prioritizing the babes of wrath act more which I strongly disagree with. The Kris Statlander stuff has been unfortunate too. She gives it her absolute best in every match she has because her character work has been bad, but AEW haven't given her any promo time or any compelling feuds with it so it's hard to blame her. Putting the title on Thekla was the right call and I hope they fix the mistakes they had with her. The Death Riders and the don Callis family take up a ton of time on dynamite which is a bit of an issue. I love a ton of wrestlers in both groups, but I hate Don Callis. Moxley has been good with the Continental title but he should drop it. Overall not the best but the product is still enjoyable."

[9.0] "This promotion has consistently been my favourite since 2017, amazing roster of talent that never seems to weaken even when their top stars leave or retire.New talent are signed or brought in as rookies that hit the ground running. The best womens promotion in the business without question. **UPDATE** Still the best womens promotion in the world, but after their biggest show ever. They've lost their most popular star in Tam Nakano and the Icon of Stardom Mayu Iwatani. It's a strange world we're in now, when Stardom exists without either Tam or Mayu. But they built up enough stars to keep the ship sailing. I just hope Taro Okada has plans and pushes the talent that have been waiting for so long. Namely Momo Watanabe and Hazuki. Gone down to a 9, just some little things in the booking, like having nothing for Syuri, Hazuki and others to do.Maika should be going after HATE but instead lost her faction. Ami SOhrei came back and has done nothing much, and now Saki Kashima is retiring..... The last of the OGs"

[3.0] "hard to rate. i liked 1978 through about 2005ish, '87 though early '90 was phenomenal. After 2006 or so, i can't seem to bother with it. By now its utterly unwatchable nonsense. The behind the scenes stuff is repulsive beyond comprehension: Company of vultures. The golden era is still top tier for me but for also for me, it didn't pick up again until *some* of the ruthless aggression stuff. The good is G O L D but the over abundance of BLATANTLY RACID and the fact that THEY INSULT THE INTELLIGENCE OF THE VIEWER, i could never get fully behind this company. Highlights outside of Golden Era & Ruthless Aggression eras: Ric Flair (the in ring product improved during this time), Bret Hart (did what he could during the down years) & Goldust (always delivered except the F.U. crud). I must also add i am down playing my appreciation for the Golden Era, there is little to dislike aside from the business practices. But again, by now its some of the worst tv on planet earth. Overall? Probably a 2.5, too much ultra awful to raise the score higher."

[2.0] "Oh good grief this territory was so BORING! Ugh! You had some random now n then super exciting style workers like: Rick Martel, Jim Brunzell, The Road Warriors (being total maniacs), Curt Hennig, The Midnight Rockers, Jerry Blackwell (until he fell way off), Sherri Martel's Rose & Somers team, Badd Company, The Trooper. It was also cool to see the start of The Nasty Boys but aside from these names doing what they could. this company bombed for me. again and again. SO boring. if you wanted to fall asleep fast: put on some AWA. The stink of Gagne is just too much to maintain consciousness. also. Greg Gagne was the drizzling shits; got that crap smeared all over the place here. PASS!"

[9.0] "One of the hotest projects in european wrestling today. They can become one of the best things here."

[10.0] "Great ticket prices for the high quality wrestling you get to see, great social media work, highly recommend!"

[7.0] "I tried to get into TJPW for a long time, and I finally get it. The last few months I've consistently enjoyed the shows, and the comedy."

[2.0] "I really did want to like this promotion. I really did. But god, it's booked like Russo era TNA. I liked AAA when I was 12 and didn't know what Lucha Libre could really be, and now that I'm older, i realize that it is Lucha Libre in name only. AAA is like a car wreck that you just can't look away from. It's honestly sad to watch. The WWE buyout might have been the worst possible thing for AAA. What started as a true alternative to CMLL ended up as a crude bastardization of Lucha Libre."

[10.0] "An unbelievable Joshi promotion that's gone through its fair share of changes, including losing some of it's star talents to the heavy-hitters in North America. However, Stardom always manages to pick itself back up and seemingly creates a new generation of talent. Storylines are hard-hitting, and mostly play out in the ring, making them accessible to all fans regardless of Japanese language levels. They are in a boom at the moment, with some amazing wrestlers on their roster, with many more pushing through."

[8.0] "For the most part, the wrestling is really top-notch and when they go all in on a storyline (for example: Page vs Swerve, or Fletcher vs Ospreay) they tend to deliver. There are a lot of technical wrestlers with a good mixture of styles. However, at the time of writing, there are too many belts to properly care about, with the Trios titles rarely defended. The women's division has talent, but it often feels like an afterthought to the main men's roster. Here's to a stellar 2026!"

[0.0] "WWE's decline stems from abandoning the creative risks that defined its golden ages. The Attitude Era (1997-2002) thrived on edgy, unpredictable storytelling with antiheroes like Stone Cold and The Rock--authentic characters reflecting cultural rebellion. Ruthless Aggression (2002-2008) maintained momentum with fresh stars (John Cena, Batista, Edge) while balancing entertainment and in-ring quality. Today's WWE prioritizes corporate safety over authenticity: sanitized storylines lack stakes, characters feel generic, and over-reliance on part-time legends stifles new talent development. Without the rebellious spirit and genuine unpredictability that once captivated audiences, modern WWE feels formulaic--a polished product missing the raw energy and creative freedom that built its legacy. The audience craves authenticity, not boardroom-approved entertainment."

[10.0] "I love this league - warts and all. Honestly, it's the "gritty realism" that gets the juices flowing. I also truly enjoy how they end up with the best cast-offs. MLW makes the most of what they have and I'm very grateful for their craziness."

[] "The father of WCW, essentially. Starting in the Carolinas in the 1930s, JCP became a popular promotion for decades. It was primarily a tag team promotion for a while, but after Jim Crockett Sr. passed, it transitioned to a standard "variety" promotion of singles and tag teams. Boasted names such as Flair, Rhodes, the Road Warriors, Anderson, Blanchard, Koloff, etc. Competed with WWF/E for a while before being sold to Ted Turner in late 1988."

[10.0] "Sareee-ISM.. what a GENIUS & true professional & idol Sareee is. Tremendous. Every event held feels extremely special & always has a lot of anticipation built towards it."

[10.0] "Bro, with all of my heart, I could not possibly give WCW lower than a 10. Bro, I love every single year of WCW, there was always plenty of things that I enjoyed. I love silly things in wrestling, bro, I loved the alliance to end Hulkimania, I really enjoyed Terry Funk vs Ric Flair, Steve Austin vs Ricky Steamboat, seeing NJPW & AAA talent in WCW, Hollywood Hogan's promos, Scott Steiner's breakout year in 2000, everything."

[10.0] "One of the best peak as a promotion ever with some of if not the best matches ever, nowadays they have a different product with a bit more of a sport entertainment aspect, but the talent is still excellent and the product is incredibly fresh in Japan, it's the perfect blend of classic pro wrestling and sport entertainment and they still regularly put out match of the year contenders."

[10.0] "A new era of EWF seems to be here. The promotion has been around for 30 years, and it seems like it will continue on strong for many more years. Definitely the proving grounds for those that want to make a name in the wrestling business. I'm definitely excited about the classic EWF content that will be releasing on YouTube."

[9.0] "JCW is an awesome promotion that brings back the attitude era & car crash-like television back to the American wrestling fans. Tremendous athletes hail from JCW as well, in Dani Mo, Cokane, Mecha Wolf, Ninja Mack, & lots of other talents that stop by. My favorite performer in JCW is by far Big Vito, & I even have personal bias because I have been a mark & avid viewer of 2000 WCW, in which Big Vito was on Nitro weekly & was & still is very entertaining to me. I always look forward to watching JCW on Thursdays, as I watch it before I watch Ring Of Honor."

[10.0] "Great company. A little tough to follow due to lack of subtitles and translations, but it's easy enough to piece together what's happening because the plots aren't that complex (you can find summaries of promos on the results page of their home website, which you can translate in browser... not ideal but understand they're working with limited resources here). Meanwhile, it's an easy watch, everyone on the roster is likeable in some way (even the heels), and big shows are guaranteed to have at least a few really-good-to-great matches. It's the number two overall wrestling company in Japan at the moment for a reason, and it's growing."

[] "One of the best and most unique promotions in recent years. It's a shame it went under, but its legacy still remains through the sheer number of former LU wrestlers who went on to WWE, TNA, and AEW."

[10.0] "By far one of my favorite wrestling promotions of all time. I love ECW with all of my heart. 1995 ECW is one of my favorite years of any wrestling promotion. E C DUB!"

[8.0] "Currently my favorite independent wrestling promotion. They're doing really well right now. I enjoy their show so much, and the storylines they currently have are pretty good. That being said, it's not perfect. It still has some issues, but overall, it's a really solid show on YouTube."

[10.0] "Special promotion, one the best ever. Everyone who loves wrestling should watch this. Joshi rules, women's wrestling rules!"

[] "DKW may not be the biggest promotion in the south-east of England. They may not be the most popular, the most acclaimed or the most unique. They are, however, without a doubt a crucial company for the lifeblood of the Essex indie thanks to its DKW Academy which has helped produce several noteworthy wrestlers in its lifetime, from big-time Nick Aldis to the local Ryan Curran. Even now, they host and train talent who have been showing a deep passion for the industry for decades all while swamped with the nearby promotions that are constantly in need of fresh wrestlers for their gymnasium events, all of which they still show the utmost effort and professionalism which can be attributed to the training of DKW. Its fair to say that this promotion will likely never get its dues, especially since the creation of BMPG in 2023 has meant most of the roster will focus less on DKW. As someone who has been keeping an eye on and tracking DKW for years now, its a true shame. However, BMPG could be that new lifeshot that Essex and Kent need, especially since they have began developing their own academy. Time will tell whether BMPG will be the new breeding ground for south-east wrestling, or whether it will be a shell of the DKW brand and cause more aspiring wrestlers to migrate to the populous Lucha Britannia or WAW. Even so, despite what happens, DKW should be remembered. Maybe not for its odd blur of blood in a family friendly setting, nor for its very sub-par media and recording. But rather, for what it influenced and the DNA it brought that can still be seen in modern wrestler's backgrounds. That is what it should be appreciated for."

[9.0] "I will admit that I am not a monthly watcher but I just love checking up on Stardom and watching matches. So many insanely talented women and cool, memorable matches. Just going through Kairi's match catalog alone is insane. And recently, Saya Kamitani has been stealing the show. Also love their use of gaijin talent like Megan Bayne."

[10.0] "The matches are excellent and of exceptional quality. They have a magnificent roster. You always want to see more matches. One of the best wrestling companies in the world."

[9.0] "Gonna be honest here, as much as WWE was all of our first loves essentially and is truly the staple, AEW is groundbreaking stuff. AEW is like the cool uncle or recess in elementary school. It is truly a breath of fresh air, and it is just extremely fun. The mantra being "where the best wrestle" is not an understatement, it is absolutely true. Big time names, big time matches, and no filters on blood or violence or censoring crowds/promos. As of recently, their storylines have been quite good and even surpassing WWE, something that I never expected to say. Eventually, I feel like this will end due to the amount of money WWE gets and will end up like WCW, but so far so good, and this is remarkable wrestling, stories, and promos that everyone should watch. I hope this becomes a staple."

[] "Un Royal Rumble divertido, un inicio fuerte, saliendo en primeras posiciones grandes luchadores, si bien el final puede molestar no opaca el desarrollo del combate, interesante la aparición de los Dos Grande Americano (puede que veamos quien es el verdadero americano en un futuro), como punto negativo yo diría que es la aparición de Jey Uso, que opaca por ejemplo la eliminación de Brock Lesnar, una entrada excesivamente larga para un Royal Rumble."

[] "Fantastic Family Friendly promotion based out of Yorkshire, England. Great to see the talent who comes through the doors."

[4.0] "TNA has had some bright moments and produced some of wrestlings top stars, but this company has done some bad stuff. They've make some awful booking decisions over their 20+ years and so much more that it's not even funny. The storylines they've done, the matches they've produced, the gimmicks they've created, the drama onscreen & behind the scenes is ridiculous. Like I said, they've had bright moments, but some of the bad moments overshadows them and they've been given the infamous nickname (LOLTNA)"

[4.0] "San Antonio is the 7th most populated city in the United States yet you wouldn't think it looking at its modern wrestling scene, where RCW has reigned as the top indie for over 20 years now. I mean..... it's fine. Really just the most milquetoast indie wrestling fed you could imagine in your head. Their big annual events are "Rumble Royale", "Mania", "In Our House", and "Summer of Slams". I'm not gonna be mean and use a phrase as harsh as "creatively bankrupt", I'm just trying to indicate what exactly you can expect from River City Wrestling. Owner Brandon Oliver definitely takes advantage of booking the biggest stars that live in the area that he can, like the Von Erichs, Kaun, Sho Funaki (who runs a school and whose son also now wrestles), and I'm pretty sure Moose lives around here too. But even combined with a quite diverse offering of solid local guys like Epydemius Jr., Izzy James, Angel Camacho, and Brick Savage, nothing ever quite reaches that next level you'd expect from a fed of this size and age. I'm not really sure what exactly RCW can do to make itself stand out more in this midst of this absolutely dreadful-for-pro-wrestling economy we're going through right now, but I hope they can figure that out eventually."

[7.0] "Once upon a time, All Japan Pro Wrestling was one of the mot dominant wrestling promotions in Japan (and for good reason, their Carnival Road style was intense, hard-hitting, and featured fantastic performances from native and foreign talent alike.) But then Giant Baba passed away, which set the stage for an exodus that led to the formation of NOAH and the devolution of the AJPW brand. That said, the promotion is starting to enjoy a resurgence under Tsuyoki Fukuda's leadership and can still draw a four-figure crowd out to their events; allowing them to carry on AJPW's legacy without relegating the promotion to the antiquity of defunct promotions."

[6.0] "[6.5] WWE's 2025 could be described as an completely underwhelming year filled with poor booking decisions, underwhelming PPVs, weak stories, 3/4 Big Four PPVs being mediocre. It makes you wonder what the hell happened that in 1 year going into 2025 from 2024, WWE lost so much fanfare and the mean streak they were on. RAW was the best brand by a landslide but that's not saying much considering the second half of the year was marred by decent but forgettable shows. NXT was existent and SmackDown was at it's worst under the guide of Road Dogg Jesse James. Going into 2026, It seems like those issues are still prevalent. RAW and SmackDown has switched spots and SmackDown is the best brand under Ryan Ward while RAW is just mediocre, NXT seems to be going a bit of a restructure after many stars were moved to other brands by calling up EVOLVE and LFG wrestlers and the Rumble ended up being disappointing. Overall, WWE has a chance to rebuild the heat they lost over the course of the year and really focus on a new direction rather than going for virality, money, relying on older talent and subpar booking."