Pandemonium Pro Wrestling has announced that Duke Hudson will replace Wardlow for their event, “The House Always Wins,” on April 17th.
Wardlow had to withdraw unexpectedly, and Hudson will join Alan Angels and Fuego Del Sol to face off against Jordan Cruz, Sonico, and Wicked Wickett.
Hudson, who previously wrestled for Chase U in WWE, is making his post-WWE debut during WrestleMania 41 weekend. His appearance was moved up due to Wardlow’s withdrawal.
🚨CARD CHANGE🚨
Unfortunately due to circumstances outside of our control, Wardlow is no longer able to join us in Las Vegas for The House Always Wins.
Changes like this are unfortunate but we’re happy to announce that Duke has been added to the match in place of Wardlow. pic.twitter.com/rAHiaOzNFp
— Pandemonium: Pro Wrestling (@ProPandemonium) March 11, 2025
Leyla Hirsch will be making her return to Bloodsport at Bloodsport XIII on April 17th.
Hirsch joins Natalya, Miyu Yamashita, David Modzmanashvili, Tom Lawlor, Timothy Thatcher, Simon Gotch, Shinya Aoki, Jonathan Gresham, Royce Isaacs, and Maika as confirmed names for the event so far.
Returning to Josh Barnett's: Bloodsport is a cold blooded killer.
A machine without empathy that legitimately thrills in the destruction of her opponents.
Layla Hirsch is coming to Bloodsport XIII
Get your tickets now! pic.twitter.com/GkmmpSw5EH
— 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝖂𝖆𝖗𝖒𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗 (@JoshLBarnett) March 11, 2025
During a recent appearance on the “Casual Conversations with The Wrestling Classic” podcast, Mark Briscoe expressed his desire to capture some gold in All Elite Wrestling. He said,
“I wanted to win some AEW gold. I mean, whether that’s singles gold, whether that’s six-man, I want to win some AEW gold. That’s one of the first things I said when I got here. I said, ‘I smell gold in them there hills.’ I won the Ring of Honor World Title. That’s one of the top accomplishments of my whole career, and I’m not at all slighting the Ring of Honor World Championship, not at all, because I’d be happy to get another shot there. But I want some AEW gold, man. Whether I got the conglomerate with a couple of my boys and get [Trios] Titles, whether I get another shot at the TNT, do I get a shot at the International, or I get a shot at the big boy. You know what I mean? I just want some gold.”
And finally, Major League Wrestling has announced that Juicy Finau will be appearing at MLW Battle RIOT VII on April 5, 2025.
You can check out the official announcement below:
Juicy Finau enters Battle RIOT VII in Los Angeles on April 5
The Tongan colossus is Back!
Tickets Available at MLWLA.com
MLW today announced Juicy Finau will participate in the 40-wrestler Battle RIOT match at MLW Battle RIOT VII on Saturday, April 5 at Commerce Casino & Hotel in Los Angeles, CA and presented live on YouTube.
🎟 Grab tickets at http://www.MLWLA.com and at Eventbrite starting at $10.
Clear the ring and reinforce the ropes—because the Tongan super heavyweight is back and ready to RIOT!
Standing 6’4” and weighing in at a monstrous 450 pounds, Juicy Finau is officially entering MLW’s Battle RIOT, and every competitor in the match just got a whole lot more nervous. A former MLW World Tag Team Champion, Finau is returning to MLW with one goal: win the RIOT and leave Los Angeles as the MLW World Heavyweight Champion.
A proud Tongan warrior, Finau is a one-of-a-kind force of nature inside the ring. A powerhouse with an aerial arsenal that defies gravity, the protégé of Jacob Fatu has left broken bodies and bent rings in his wake. But this time, he faces his biggest test yet—outlasting 39 other combatants in a chaotic battle where only one can survive.
At 450 pounds, Finau will be the biggest competitor in Battle RIOT. His sheer size and strength make him nearly impossible to eliminate—it may take every other wrestler in the match to get him over the ropes. But don’t mistake Finau for just a brute—he’s a rare heavyweight who can brawl, fly, and rumble with the very best.
On April 5, Los Angeles becomes Finau’s battleground, and the question isn’t just who can eliminate him—it’s if anyone even can. Will the Tongan colossus be the last man standing when the smoke clears?
Find out live at MLW Battle RIOT in Los Angeles!
This year’s Battle RIOT VII is a 40-wrestler no-holds-barred spectacle where Matt Riddle’s MLW World Heavyweight Championship will be on the line. Can Riddle outlast 39 foes?
Combining a battle royal with an anything-goes street fight, the Battle RIOT match is pure chaos as a new participant enters the ring every 60 seconds.
Expect legends, surprises, and unpredictable action as the best from MLW, CMLL, and New Japan Pro Wrestling collide. With eliminations by pinfall, submission, or being thrown over the top rope, Battle RIOT VII promises an explosive, can’t-miss main event!
Secure your seat today at www.MLWLA.com and Eventbrite, with tickets starting at just $10. Don’t miss your chance to experience the most anticipated MLW event of the year live in the City of Angels!
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