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A PUZZLE-ing Night in TaipeiNovember 24, 2024
When I first started writing about the developing Chinese pro-wrestling scene, it felt like a far-off dream that I would be able to attend, live and in person, an event held by one of the companies I had learned about in my research. Thankfully, however, this past October I finally had an opportunity to attend…
Rumours abound about OWE, but where does the truth lie?November 13, 2019
Shortly after my last article detailing the shifting approach to business OWE are undertaking to adapt to their circumstances was published, in direct response to one set of criticism and rumors that had begun to circulate online, another round of criticism and rumors was brought to light by someone posting on Facebook. See the text…
Amidst negativity, OWE strives to find a path forwardOctober 11, 2019
Before I begin, in earnest, with this article I wanted to first make few things clear. This past summer I helped OWE plan and promote events in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. I wore many hats during that time, and got to live out a few dreams of mine in the process. I have a bias, admittedly,…
The Absolute Latest News on the OWE/AEW Partnership: CIMA’s status confirmed, SCU in Shanghai!April 23, 2019
Oriental Wrestling Entertainment – OWE’s Wulijimuren, also known as the “Mongolian Warrior,” injured his knee while wrestling in Osaka during OWE’s debut tour of Japan. Unfortunately, from what I have heard, it is an issue with his meniscus. OWE’s COO has advised me that the projected timeline for recovery is approximately six months, but may…
OWE in Japan: Sellouts and New Dates! (plus more!)April 16, 2019
– Both of OWE’s Japan dates have officially sold out. Contrary to what the OWE Twitter account said, ” Sorry , friends in Japan , will announce next OWE shows in Japan soon!,” the OWE Facebook page and Michael Nee have both indicated the next date is June 24th 2019. No venue has been announced…
Chinese Pro Wrestling News Updates: MKW in Nepal, OWE Injury Reports and More!April 6, 2019
Middle Kingdom Wrestling – MKW’s Belt and Road show set for May 11th in Nepal got even more international with the addition of Korean wrestler Shiho. Furthermore, as reported here, MKW are intending for this to be a growing partnership between the brands, as MKW talent have been sent to NRWA before this encounter to…
MKW vs. OWE? MKW Belt and Road show in Nepal, OWE’s “Journey to the West” and more!March 29, 2019
Middle Kingdom Wrestling – Post match comments from MKW’s rising rookie star Micahel Su after his match with Hyperstreak point towards a future MKW vs. OWE storyline, with Hyperstreak being billed as a representative of the Shanghai based Oriental Wrestling Entertainment who first brought him into the country. His match with “Masterclass” Michael Su was…
Early 2019 Chinese Pro Wrestling News Round-Up #3March 7, 2019
Oriental Wrestling Entertainment – After the recently announced international talent search by OWE, the first performer to be venturing to China has been confirmed to be Buffa. Buffa has a track record in Xhina, having performed initially for king of Pro Wrestling (KOPW,) he went on to also work matches for Gao Yuan’s We Love…
OWE’s “Road to Double or Nothing” and Open Call for TalentMarch 3, 2019
The Road to Double or Nothing Recently, on their official WeChat page, Oriental Wrestling Entertainment published some details of their upcoming plans for their Spring season. The core of the storyline drive will be a series of matches designed to select the four OWE talents who will travel with CIMA to participate in All Elite…
Early 2019 Chinese Pro Wrestling news round-up #2February 25, 2019
Oriental Wrestling Entertainment While I’ve yet to ferret out any details on whom OWE will be sending to AEW’s Double or Nothing in May, that certainly doesn’t mean that there’s not been news. As I’d predicted in my article on 5 Chinese Wrestlers (Outside of OWE) that you should pay attention to, “The Insolent Devil”…
Early 2019 Chinese Pro Wrestling news round-upFebruary 7, 2019
Early 2019 has seen an explosion of newsworthy events and information come to light about the expanding Chinese Pro Wrestling scene. In fact there’s been so much news that this time period may be looked back on as a crucial launching point in the next step of the scene’s development, with 2018’s big company debuts…
An Interview with Matt Jackson about AEW & OWEJanuary 23, 2019
NC: Tell me the story of what led to AEW having a working agreement with OWE: What attracted you to the promotion? Was it a unanimous decision to go in this direction, or were there people who had doubts about the idea? How long has this been in the works? Was there a specific moment…
Exciting OWE News: AEW Collaboration, International DatesJanuary 22, 2019
This past Friday night I had the chance to chat with OWE COO Michael Nee for the first time since the thunderous announcement from AEW’s press rally in Jacksonville, Fl. rocked the Chinese Pro Wrestling scene by announcing that the two fledgling brands would be working together. I connected with him early in his day…
#DiscoveringWrestling Presents – 2018 Year-End Chinese Check-In (Part 2)January 8, 2019
In part one of this review of the second half of 2018 in mainland Chinese Pro Wrestling I covered the bulk of companies operating in, and around, the territory (Oriental Heroes Legend being a particularly odd standout for having a lot of matches featuring their talent, but very few of those in China.) This part…
#DiscoveringWrestling Presents – 2018 Year-End Chinese Check-In (Part 1)December 29, 2018
On August 26th 2016 I published my first article about Middle Kingdom Wrestling, beginning my foray into documenting, detailing, and analyzing the fledgling Chinese Pro Wrestling scene. Then, on March 15th 2018 I published “#DiscoveringWrestling Presents – State of the Middle Kingdom: An exploration of the burgeoning Chinese Pro Wrestling Scene,” which was received well…

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