Daily Update: WWE SmackDown, AAA, AEW Rampage

By Dave Meltzer
Published: 27 Dec 2024, 15:25

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December 30, 2024 Observer Newsletter: WWE adding more TV hours, TNA signs new deal, AEW Worlds End preview

Special note that we’ve had a lot of people contact us both about the Rey Misterio Sr. and Tijuana wrestling story and the breakdown of every PPV this year and how they did. Highlights of the issue:

WWE expanding television in 2025 and the biggest unanswered questions
WWE’s move to Netflix. What countries will still have TV deals, where Raw won’t be on Netflix, and what this means to AEW and TNA and the scoreboard of who has gotten what. And what is potentially the biggest international deal and when it will be open.
The Auditorio in Tijuana and Rey Misterio Sr., a look at the biggest matches in a building that should be on the list as a major wrestling arena that nobody ever talks about, plus how did Rey Mysterio, Konnan, Psicosis and others get their start and looking back at the biggest matches in Rey Misterio Sr.’s career
Drawing money and how every PPV show in 2024 did, to see what does and doesn’t work as far as being a PPV headliner, covering WWE, AEW and TNA and every show so far this year.
Battle of Orlando and where things stand for Worlds End.
Full coverage of ROH Final Battle
WWE’s holiday special in MSG and a look back at how the show has done since 2010.
Death of Jax Dane
The most detailed look at the TV ratings for all the major shows,including placings, competition, segment-by-segment and more.
The Gran Alternative tournament and its history at picking future stars
Stardom’s big show the week of the Tokyo Dome
NOAH preparing for Budokan Hall show
More news on the Tokyo Dome shows
New Japan notes for San Jose
St. Louis Wrestling Hall of Fame
RevPro show notes
Notes on upcoming North American stadium shows
Lots of thoughts on booking
Upcoming ticket sales for WWE & AEW events
More on Lee Fitting
Why there’s a very real chance the Janel Grant lawsuit will be thrown out and why, and what it will take for that not to happen
McIntyre makes fun of Punk

This Week’s Wrestling Observer Newsletter Back Issue

June 25, 2007 Observer Newsletter: Sherri Martel passes away, Royce Gracie fails drug test

Friday Update

Garrett Gonzales and I have just finished our weekly news in review show. We talked AEW’s future, WrestleMania, Rey Misterio Sr., Jr. and Konnan and Tijuana wrestling, early days of AAA in the U.S., booking the Continental Classic, NXT & AEW ratings, and answered questions. For the weekend, of course we’ll be up tomorrow night after the AEW Worlds End show.
We’ve got a big new issue of the Observer up on the site. Special note that we’ve had a lot of people contact us both about the Rey Misterio Sr. and Tijuana wrestling story and the breakdown of every PPV this year and how they did.
Very little has been announced for Smackdown tonight. Cherlea Green will have a celebration. They will likely announce the Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens rematch. Bianca Belair & Naomi & Bayley will face Tiffany Stratton & Nia Jax & Candice LeRae.
AAA lost its television deal on Unimas in the U.S. The deal expires at the end of the year so Saturday’s show will be the last one. CombatesMX reported the cancellation saying deep budget cuts at Univision as the main reason the show is being dropped.
Liv Morgan vs Rhea Ripley on the 1/6 Netflix debut will be a last woman standing match for the world title.

The final episode of Rampage is tonight at 10 p.m. on TBS

Anthony Bowens vs. Chris Jericho
Private Party vs. Leo Sparrow & Alec Price
Thunder Rosa vs. Leila Gray
Hook vs. Nick Wayne

AEW did 574,000 viewers and an 0.18 in 18-49 which I’d consider great numbers. We don’t have a full chart. It’s listed as second on cable in the time slot behind the Warriors-Lakers NBA game. But Freeform, AMC, Paramount and TNT all did big numbers with Christmas shows that aren’t first run and not listed. The NBA on Christmas is a tradition and did 7.84 million viewers between ESPN and ABC and a 2.32 in 18-49. AEW also beat two networks head-to-head and tied a third.
NXT on Christmas Eve did 723,000 viewers and 0.14. It beat FOX which is CW’s goal. For Christmas Eve that was a great number, as was AEW’s number.
Arianna Grace and Stacks Lorenzo at NXT announced that they are engaged.
Donald Cerrone has just enrolled in the UFC’s drug testing policy meaning he really is planning to fight again. He’ll have to test clean for six months. He’s been open that he’s been using stuff while retired. Cerrone said he will be ready to fight in the summer and wants two more fights before he retires for good. He said he promised his wife no more than two fights and expects to fight at 185. During his prime he mostly fought at 155.
AEW announced Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson will appear on the 1/4 Collision show in Charlotte and the 1/22 Dynamite episode in Knoxville.
Hologram has been home of late because his wife was waiting to give birth. She gave birth yesterday so he should be ready to return to the ring imminently.
The finals of the Gran Alternativa tournament is tonight at Arena Mexico with favorites Ultimo Guerrero & Crixus vs. Templario & Legendario. Legendario looked very impressive for a non-star last Friday. Crixus didn’t, but has a great body and was put over super strong.
Wrestlecon is doing events in Indianapolis on 1/31 and 2/1 for the Royal Rumble bringing in a ton of major stars including Kurt Angle, Sting, Tnhehardys, ArnAnderson, The Dudleys Jerry Lawler, John Layfield, Lex Luger Jon Moxley, Renee Paquette, Ricky Steamboat, Jake Roberts, Rob Van Dam and more.
Mark Henry is doing a DJ tour in the UK to coincide with the WWE tour in March, including both after show parties and pre show events for the Raw and Smackdown events. This will be the first time Henry has done this in the U.K.. Events include 3/21 in Manchester, UK at the Mint Lounge, 3/22 in Belfast at the Limelight, 3/23 in Nottingham at the Saltbox, 3/24 in Glasgow at The Garage and 3/28 in London at Studio 338. We’ll have more on this as the events approach.

We always try and give credit to the smaller wrestling companies who do work to provide toys for underprivileged kids in their respective communities. Bob Magee compiles this list every year:

“Promotions held events and gave back to their community; collecting canned and non-perishable food and warm clothing, doing fundraisers for homeless or domestic violence shelters, animal welfare groups, and those with medical needs…and lots of Toys for Tots drives. They did it through wrestling shows, Comic-Cons, playing video games, 10 day marathons sitting on top of a trailer, bowling parties, online trivia contests, chicken BBQ’s, portrait sittings, Twitch streams, and a dozen other means. Fans flocked to venues from Juggalo filled theatre halls to Christian churches to school gyms to bingo halls to rodeo arenas to a Florida parking lot…from California to Iowa to Texas to Massachusetts to Georgia… from British Columbia to Ontario to the Canadian Maritimes…in 31 states and provinces… and gave and gave and gave.

There have been/are 169 charity shows/events/efforts announced (or having taken place) so far to help their communities for the Holidays, collecting donations from fans like you.

From that list, independent wrestling promotions have raised so far this year: $367,157.70 in cash donations, 17,247 pounds (that’s WELL OVER EIGHT TONS) of canned and non-perishable food, 26,143 toys; at least 60 winter jackets, 250 backpacks and “tons of school supplies”, 40 blankets, 8 pairs of gloves, a dozen pair of wool socks, 4 knit hats, over 200assorted “personal care items”; as well as animal blankets, cat litter, indoor dry/wet food, cat/dog toys, and unscented baby wipes for animal rescue groups.

Here’s the list so far:

Reena Foundation tag-teamed with Magen Boys Entertainment to bring back Reena Rumble, presented by Tribute Communities, with the help of “Million Dollar Man” Ted Dibiase, Matt Riddle, “The Mountie” Jacques Rougeau, Brandon Cutler, and Colt Cabana, raised $90,000. Reena provides housing, programs and employment services for individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and other diverse health needs.
All Pro Wrestling/Nevada presented Headlock on Hunger at Reed High School, Sparks, NV raising $8,500 for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada.
Big Time Wrestling returned to Newark, CA on August 2, school backpack drive benefiting Family Giving Tree featuring an appearance by Rikishi and their second annual Back-To-School Backpack Drive with Family Giving Tree, for new, unused backpacks and school supplies for local kids in need, grades K-12 at the show. The promotion was able to donate a total of 250 backpacks and “tons of school supplies” in support of their Back to School Drive.Capital City Championship Combat returned to Ottawa, ON at the Preston Event Center on August 16 for Fighting Back: Wrestling with Cancer with DIJAK vs. Speedball Mike Bailey, Josh Alexander, and more. The event raised $31,000 with EvilUno raising over $5,000 for this year’s total donation!
Showcase Pro Wrestling returned to Franklin, MA on August 17, raising $600 for a non-profit organization supporting Veterans.
Stomp Out Cancer 4: The Reboot occurred on Saturday, August 17 in Uniontown, PA, raising $6,200 for the American Cancer Society.
Supreme Pro Wrestling teamed up once again with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to raise $1,003 for its annual fundraiser against childhood cancer on August 18 in Elk Grove, CA.
Top of Texas Professional Wrestling presented “Burgers and Bash” on August 24 in Amarillo, TX; and raised $7,000 for Andrea’s Project, a non-profit organization that was created to help spread awareness about driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
Love Wrestling Canada held Quizplex on YouTube on August 24 with Donovan Dijak, Miles Blackwell, and Ben Bishop Vinny Pacifico, and Katrina Creed, raising $600 for The Trevor Project.
Rock Solid Wrestling raised well over $2,000 on August 28 for the Community Living Kirkland Lake in Kirkland Lake, ON; which assists developmentally challenged adults.
Wrestling 4 A Cause returned to Lafayette, GA on August 31 for a show benefitting Children’s Hospital, raising $500.
Empire State Wrestling hosted a Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ Party in conjunction with P.U.N.T. – a foundation associated with Dawson Knox of the Buffalo Bills that supports families coping with pediatric cancer on September 7, and raised $2,200.
United Wrestling Coalition held its second annual Scholarship Fund Benefit Show at the New Egypt American Legion, New Egypt, NJ on September 7 for the 2nd Annual Scholarship Fund Benefit Event, raising $1,700.
Great Canadian Wrestling came to Barrie, ON on September 7, collecting canned and non-perishables collected for the local food bank
Great Canadian Wrestling came to Belleville, ON on September 8, collecting 300 pounds of canned and non-perishables collected for the local food bank.
Phantom Six Wrestling presented All In Together in Bethlehem, PA, on September 8 to benefit for suicide prevention via NAMI Lehigh Valley, raising $1,000.
Great Canadian Wrestling came to Aurora, ON on September 14, collecting canned and non-perishables collected for the local food bank. To date, Great Canadian Wrestling and Pop Culture Canada collected an astounding 9,900 pounds of canned and non-perishables to date in 2024 as of September 14.
1CW Pro Wrestling presented Home of the Brave on September 14 in Houston, DE to benefit Home of the Brave, raising $2,780.
Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on September 14, distributing around 160 pounds of non-perishable food for their ministry to feed the hungry in the Tulsa area.
Independent Pro Wrestling returned to Brantford, ON on September 21; holding a canned goods collection for the Brantford Food Bank, collecting 50 pounds of canned and non-perishables.
IWF Media LLC and North Arlington Board of Education presented: Unstoppable on September 21 in North Arlington, NJ raising $3,025.70 to benefit the Michael Robert Cammett Jr. Memorial Foundation. Additionally, the show hired stage crew from Nutley’s Rise Beyond Program, an initiative to provide meaningful employment to adults with disabilities.
Great Canadian Wrestling came to Kingston, ON on September 21, collecting canned and non-perishables collected for the local food bank.
Great Canadian Wrestling came to Peterborough, ON on September 22, collecting canned and non-perishables collected for the local food bank. 250 pounds were collected over the weekend.
Journey Independent Championship Wrestling returned on September 22 in Martinsville, IN for the Austin Fury Memorial Tournament, raising $300 to benefit Suicide Awareness.
Love Wrestling Canada held Quizplex on YouTube on September 24 with Donovan Dijak, Vinny Pacifico, and Katrina Creed, raising $200 for the Alzheimer’s Association of Canada.
Magnum Wrestling presented Over The Top at Granary Green, Ralston, NE on September 28, raising $7,000 the Sammy Strong Foundation and the Pediatric Cancer Action Network.
Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on September 28, distributing around 200 pounds of non-perishable food for their ministry to feed the hungry in the Tulsa area.
Great Canadian Wrestling comes to Cobourg, ON on September 28, collecting 200 pounds of canned and non-perishables for the local food bank.
AML Wrestling presented All for The Glory and Eye For An Eye on September 28 in Eden, NC, featuring the stars of AML Wrestling with special guests: Donovan Dijak, “The Brickhouse” Kamille, Rhett Titus, Arn Anderson and Brock Anderson; raising $1,500 for Friends of Eden Animal Rescue.
Capital City Wrestling returned to Frederick, NB, Canada on September 28 for the Auto City Cup collecting 450 pounds of non-perishable food donations and $830 for the Fredericton Community Kitchen.
Crossfire Wrestling returned to The Merritton Lions Club, St Catharines, ON on September 29, for FIRED UP 2024. Partial proceeds will go to The Niagara Peninsula Foundation for Children.
Chaos4K9s returned to Guelph, ON on October 5; raising $4,500 for the Tyson N Friends Animal Rescue.
Great Canadian Wrestling returned to Fenelon Falls, ON on October 5, collecting around 150 pounds of canned and non-perishables for the local food bank.
Empire State Wrestling returned to Niagara Falls, NY on October 5, with a food drive for The Little Free Pantry: North Tonawanda, collecting 5 to 6 boxes worth of non-perishable food items, about 100 pounds worth.
Lehigh Valley Apparel Creations presented Steelstacks Smackdown II at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA on October 5 to assist New Bethany’s mission to get resources and housing to those experiencing hunger and homelessness. Two large boxes of warm clothing donations, and over 175 personal care items were collected. A large number of volunteers also signed up.
Timmy Global Health presented the 23rd annual Timmy Takedown on Saturday, October 5 in Kirklin, IN, raising $21,000. Timmy Global Health works to connect people to primary healthcare, and supports community leadership and engage global health advocates in a community-oriented primary care mode. It engages students and volunteers to impact both our international partner’s work and their local home communities.
One Fall Entertainment and Pink Heals returned to Sheboygan, WI for PINK HEALS 2024 on October 5, raising $11,000 for Pink Heals and its work fighting breast cancer in the Sheboygan County area.
Pop Culture Canada returned to Ajax, ON for a ComiCon on October 6; and collected 60 pounds of canned and non-perishable food for the local food bank.
Innovate Wrestling returned to Kingsport, TN on October 6; collecting at least 200 pounds of non-perishable food items, hygiene products and bottled water for flood victims from Helene.
1CW Pro Wrestling presented Chokeslammin’ Cancer on October 12 at the Houston Volunteer Fire Company, Houston, DE raising $2,345 to benefit the American Cancer Society.
Wrestle Against Hunger returned to Tulsa, OK on October 12 in a benefit show to raise funds to purchase non-perishable food for their ministry to feed the hungry in the Tulsa area, distributing 100 bags of groceries.
Pro Wrestling Alliance presented a show on October 12 in Williamstown, NJ in memory of well-known Philadelphia wrestling fan Kevin Hogan raising $560 for NAMI (National Alliance against Mental Illness).
Neo Pro Wrestling returned to Niagara Falls, ON on October 12 as they hosted a charity benefit to honor their fallen friend and local legend, wrestler Jesse Scott, raising $5,000 in support of his wife and 3 young boys.
Hybrid Wrestling Entertainment returned to Green Bay, WI on October 18; and raised $156 for Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary with “Path to the Bash”, as well as collecting blankets, cat litter, indoor dry and wet food, toys, unscented baby wipes. They previously raised $210 for Wild and Free Rescue.
365 Pro Wrestling returned to Goderich, ON at Goderich Memorial Arena on October 19, raising around $3,000 for a benefit wrestling show and BBQ to benefit the Hunter Costello Memorial Fun-dation, which works to build an accessible playground in Goderich, and to provide financial relief to families with ill or injured children in the local community.
Appalachian Championship Wrestling returned to Winfield, WV on October 19, raising $1,000 for Barnyard Beatdown 4 to benefit the WV Horse Network.
Indiana Powerhouse Wrestling returned to Muncie, IN on October 19, raising $250 for the Little Red Door Cancer Agency.
Great Canadian Wrestling returned to Whitby, ON on October 20, collecting around 40 pounds of canned and non-perishables for the local food bank.
Insane Wrestling Revolution returned to Monroe, MI on October 24 for Monster’s Ball collecting 20 pounds of canned and non-perishable foods, as well as warm blankets for Oaks of Righteousness/Oaks Village shelter and ministry.
IWA Productions presented its 12th annual Wrestling for a Cause show in Mount Vernon, IL on October 26, raising $679 for the mammogram department at Crossroads Hospital.
Midwest All-Star Wrestling held a fundraising dinner with a dinner and Q&A with Jushin “Thunder” Liger on October 25 in Bloomington, MN; and presented the annual Women of Nations Grand Slam 6 on October 26 in North St. Paul, MN, raising funds for the Women of Nations shelter. Due to the incredible generosity of sponsors and supporters, they raised an impressive total of $113,398 to benefit Women of Nations – Eagles Nest Shelter.
Proving Ground presented their annual ElkMania on October 26 in Beverly, MA; raising $1,095 to support the Elks National Foundation.
Wrestling 4 A Cause Chattanooga returned to Dayton, TN on October 26, raising $875 for a show benefitting Children’s Hospital.
Great Canadian Wrestling returned to Batawa, ON on October 26, collecting canned and non-perishables for the local food bank.
Great Canadian Wrestling returned to Bowmanville, ON on October 27, with 400 pounds collected over the two shows that weekend.
Love Wrestling Canada held Quizplex on YouTube on October 29 with Donovan Dijak, Vinny Pacifico, and Katrina Creed, raising “several hundred dollars” for Trevor Project, Stollery Kid’s Hospital, and Chris Bey’s recovery.
Wrestling with Purpose returned to Pembroke, NC on November 1, raising $900 for Hazel Locklear’s medical expenses.
ACWF returned to Murphy, NC on November 2 for a Toys for Tots show with 38 toys donated and $244 cash for Toys for Tots.
United Wrestling Coalition returned November 2 in New Egypt, NJ, collecting at least 24 blankets, three pairs of gloves and 4 knit hats for Be The Warmth, as well as one trash bag full of assorted food items and a small box of toothpaste, toothbrushes and bars of soap, plus $80 in cash donations.
Ultimate Riot Wrestling presented an exciting event in Roseville, CA on November 2, collecting 12 new unwrapped toys.
All Star Wrestling returned to Vancouver, BC on November 2 with a charity drive on behalf of Movember, raising $120 for mental health, prostate and testicular cancer.
United States Wrestling took part in the Pasadena, MD Thanksgiving Parade on November 3, collecting 75 pounds of canned and non-perishable food in return for autographed 8x10s and other items.
Iberville’s Wrestling for a Cause 2 took place in Plaquemine, LA on November 8 for our annual Toy Drive, collecting at least 250 toys. The campaign goes on until December 15.
United Pro Wrestling presented a Toys for Tots Event on November 9, in Bowling Green, KY, collecting 106 toys/stocking stuffers.
American Excellence Wrestling, together with Relay For Life of Schuykill County, collected at least 50 pounds of canned and non-perishable foods at their November 9 Orwigsberg, PA show.
1CW Pro Wrestling returned on November 9 in Houston, DE, raising $2,075 to benefit the Food Bank of Delaware.
Championship Wrestling returned to Duffeld, VA on November 9 at the Stickleyville Community Center for A Night To Remember; collecting 64 children’s toys, $400 cash.
MMWA Pro Wrestling returned to St. Louis, MO on November 9 for Feast of Destruction, with a Holiday Food collection, accepting colleting arounds 1,000 pounds of canned goods and non-perishable foods at this show.
GCW Charity Wrestling came to Peterborough, ON on November 9, collecting canned and non-perishables collected for local food bank.
GCW Charity Wrestling came to Lindsay, ON on November 10, collecting 360 pounds canned and non-perishables collected for local food bank for the weekend.
Wrestling for a Cause Fight for Liam took place Sunday, November 10 in Broken Arrow, OK with Welcome to the Property, raising $1,300 at a benefit event for Liam.
Independent Pro Wrestling presented Hammering Cancer 5 on November 10 in Hamilton, ON to raise $5,100 in money and awareness for the Juravinski Cancer Centre.
Three Legacies Wrestling collected at least 50 winter jackets through its Coats of Friendship Drive, distributing them November 16.
Brew City Wrestling returned to Waukesha, WI on November 16 with “Thanksgiving Throwdown”, the promotion’s annual Hunger Task Force show, collecting 86 pounds of canned/non-perishable foods. 20 toys were also collected for 2024 Bobbleheads Bring Us Together Project 2nd Annual Holiday Toy/Gift Drive.
Maine Premier Wrestling returned to Old Town, ME and Penobscot Nation on November 16 raising $1,483 to help buy Christmas presents for the children of Penobscot Nation.
Premier All-Star Wrestling teamed with Haralson County Toys for Tots on November 16 in Buchanan, GA, collecting 80 toys and $900.
Destination Six Wrestling returned to Macomb, IL on November 16, working with Toys for Tots, collecting at least 50 toys.
American Premier Wrestling presented Thanksgiving Slamboree, a pro wrestling event and Toys for Tots fundraiser, on November 16 in Odum, GA, collecting around 275 toys.
GCW Charity Wrestling came to Belleville, ON this November 17, collecting 150 pounds of canned and non-perishables collected for the local food bank
* Supreme Pro Wrestling held its annual food drive show, Still Hungry, on November 17 in Elk Grove, CA, collecting around 50 pounds of canned and non-perishables for the Elk Grove Food Bank.
* Amped Up Wrestling (in cooperation with Relentless Pro Wrestling, Santino Brothers Wrestling, One Ring Circus Wrestling, Rising Star Entertainment Group, Compston Mania, and West Covina Wrestling) returned to Los Angeles, CA on November 17 for Thanksgiving Throwdown, with a canned food/nonperishables collection for New Challenge Ministries, The food helped contribute to feeding over 1,000 families in need.
Love Wrestling Canada held Quizplex on YouTube on November 19, raising $425 for Connor’s Cure.
New Legacy Pro Wrestling returned to Franklin, GA on November 22, collecting 2 boxes of cans/non perishables and a few big boxes of cereal.
Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling returned to Nanaimo, BC on November 23, with its annual food drive event, Headlocks for Hunger, collecting at least 200 pounds of canned and non-perishable food for Nanaimo Loaves and Fishes.
Asylum Pro Wrestling returns to Clearfield, PA on November 23, teaming up with Mann’s Saint Bernards and collecting 60 toys for tots.
Coliseum Pro Wrestling returned to West Haven, CT on November 23, raising nearly $1,000 to benefit Project FISH of Greater New Haven, which delivers groceries to our homebound neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity.
Gulf State Wrestling returned on November 23 in Morgan City, LA for its annual Toys for Tots fundraiser, collecting around 100 toys and $500 in cash donations.
GCW Charity Wrestling came to Aurora, ON this November 23, collecting canned and non-perishables collected for the local food bank.
Three Legacies Wrestling is proud to team up with the Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center for the Santa Paws and Claws Supply Drive beginning on November 23.
GCW Charity Wrestling came to Angus, ON this November 24, collecting canned and non-perishables collected for the local food bank. 360 pounds were collected over the weekend.
1UP Pro Wrestling partnered with Toys for Tots and Upstate Galisana Children’s Hospital on November 24 at the Holiday Nerd Market, with 2 boxes of toys collected.
Crossbody Studios streamed on Twitch for 24 consecutive hours on Twitch on November 29/30 to raise $1,350 for Cambridge (ON) Humane Society.
Southern States Wrestling collected at least 60 pounds of canned food items, and 24 toys at its November 30 show at Kingsport, TN’s Armed Forces Center Armory making 31 straight non-pandemic years the promotion has served its community.
Independent Pro Wrestling returned to Brantford, ON this November 30; collecting around 4 or 5 bags of canned/non-perishable food items collected for local community food bank.
Journey Independent Championship Wrestling returned on November 30 to Martinsville, IN collecting 47 toys for its annual Toys for Tots show.
Clash Pro Wrestling presented its Christmas Comedy Clash Toy Drive show on December 1 in Williston, FL, collecting 27 bikes, and 600 other toys, today; and $5,100 raised for X22 Adventures, a veteran mental health organization.
Insane Wrestling Revolution held a fundraising pizza party on December 5 in Monroe, MI, to support Oaks Homeless Shelter and Food Pantry; raising $878 cash and a Ford Explorer full of donations.
F1RST Wrestling returned to Minneapolis, MN on December 5, with a full box of toys donated for their Toys for Tots collection.
Wrestling With Purpose returned to the Pembroke (NC) Rescue Squad on Friday December 6 for its annual toy drive event Clash For The Kids, collecting 150 toys.
ACW teams up with Power Pro Wrestling for our annual Toys for Tots event on Friday December 6 in Milford, DE, collecting “dozens” of toys.
Headlocks For Humanity and Legacy Is Timeless returned to Holyoke, MA on December 6, benefiting Andrew Wilson, who suffers from HLH (Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis), an immune deficiency disorder, raising $4,500
Pure Kickass Wrestling returned to Brownsville, TN on December 6 for an Toys for Tots show, collecting 85 toys.
Hamilton Pro Wrestling held its annual Wreck the Halls Food and Toy Drive Wrestling Event on December 6 with Good Shepherd of Hamilton and Friends with Hearts; collecting 350 food items, (soups, pastas, sauces, crackers, cereal and more), as well as 100 toys.
United States Wrestling held a Toys for Tots appearance/event at the Lowe’s in Severn, MD on December 7, collecting at least one full box of Hot Wheels, trucks, Barbies, wrestling figures.
New Breed Wrestling returned to Eldon, MO on December 7, collecting 150 new, unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots.
Rocket Pro Wrestling returned to Joliet, IL for Christmas Chaos for Children on December 7, collecting around 200 toys to bring joy to the kids in need for the holiday season at LaRabida Children’s Hospital.
Crossfire Wrestling returned to St. Catharines, ON this December 7, for Jingle Bell Brawl XIII, raising $3,000 for The Niagara Peninsula Foundation for Children.
United Wrestling Coalition held its 29th annual Toys for Tots Pro Wrestling Toy Drive show on December 7 in New Egypt, NJ, collecting 8 bikes and 500 toys for Toys for Tots, plus 10 blankets, a dozen pair of wool socks, 5 pair of gloves plus monetary donations for Be The Warmth.
MCW Pro Wrestling presented MCW Break Through and on Saturday, December 7 in Joppa, MD collecting 150 toys for Toys For Tots.
Top Tier Wrestling, along with the help of wrestling’s biggest little fan, Steven, comes to Hamilton, ON on December 7 in “We Fight for Starlight” to collect at least 150 toys for Starlight Children’s Foundation.
Pure Pro Wrestling returned to Holland, MI on December 7 for The Fight Before Christmas; with 2 boxes collected for Toys for Tots plus $300 in cash for Toys for Tots and $3,000 for Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Ascend Pro Wrestling held its Secret Slamta on December 7 in Norwood, OH, collecting 574 toys for kids in the Cincinnati area.
Crossbody Pro vs IWS Dojo 2 took place on December 7 in Cambridge, ON, with an additional $709 going to Cambridge Humane Society, totalling $2,059 raised for the year.
Heathenz Entertainment presented ‘Here Comes Santa Claus,’ in DeCosta, TX on December 7, collecting 2 boxes for Toys for Tots.
KSWA Wrestling presented its annual Toy Drive/Fan Fest 2024 on December 7 in Pittsburgh PA to benefit the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Holiday Project and families of veterans, collecting at least 500 toys .
Midwest Championship Wrestling returned to Ottawa, IL on December 7 with a Toy Drive event for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital with at least 50 toys donated.
EPW Wrestling returned to Booneville, MS on December 7; collecting 100 toys for the Headlocks for Toys Toy Drive.
Imperial Wrestling Entertainment returned to Houghton Lake, MI on December 7, raising $725 for Rylee Ladyka, Trevor Straud’s brave son, recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
GCW Charity Wrestling returns to Newmarket, ON this December 7, collecting food for the local community food bank.
KnokX Pro Wrestling returned to Pomona, CA on December 7 for the Pile Toy Driver event, their annual toy drive show; featuring Psycho Clown, getting at least 100 toys.
On December 8, before Deadlock Pro’s third anniversary show, they held a holiday portrait event at the Durham Convention Center for $20 a portrait/Christmas card photos taken with Jake Something raising $200 for People’s Free Kitchen Orlando.
Cojo Toy World held its annual Toy Drive on December 8 in New Bedford, MA, collecting 600 toys.
GCW Charity Wrestling returns to Port Perry, ON this December 8, collecting food for the local community food banks. 400 pounds were collected over the weekend.
Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment returned to Atlanta, GA on December 8, collecting 50 toys for the Empty Stocking Fund.
Championship International Wrestling returned to Toledo, OH on December 8; including a toy drive for Lucas County Children Services Foster/Adoptive Parents in conjunction with WTOL 11, collecting around 100 toys, with the overall campaign still collecting through December 20th.
Create A Pro Wrestling Academy together with Major Wrestling Figure Podcast and Ringside Collectibles held a Major Holiday Toy Drive from November 8 to December 9, with 4,000 toys donated.
Piledriver Pro and D1 debuted on Knoxville, TN on December 9 in a Toys For Tots event, partnering with D1 Knoxville Sports Training & Therapy in a toy collection, collecting 1,300 toys.
MWA Pro Wrestling returned to Lincoln, NE on December 13 with 4 Championship matches and a Toys for Tots collection.
Appalachian Championship Wrestling returned to Oak Hill, WV on December 13; collecting new, unopened toys and new clothes.
Empire Wrestling Federation returned to Moreno Valley, CA on December 13 for a Holiday Toy Drive, distributing them December 23.
Adrenaline Championship Wrestling returned to Cambridge, MD on December 13 for Twas The Friday The 13th Before Christmas, collecting 100 toys for the Dorchester Santa Toy Drive.
Pro Wrestling Entertainment returned to Portland, TN for the 11th annual Christmas for Kids Charity Event on December 14, distributing 200 toys.
1CW Pro Wrestling returned on December 14 at the Houston Volunteer Fire Company, Houston, DE collecting 3 tables full of toys and $2,145 for Toys for Joy.
Delmarva Wrestling Digest presented: Over The Top For Toys For Tots, collecting 8 boxes of toys in their 10th annual Toys For Tots Toy Drive on December 14 in Georgetown, DE.
New Legacy Pro Wrestling presented: TOYS FOR TOTS SHOWDOWN on December 14 in Franklin, GA, collecting 100 toys for Toys for Tots.
World Domination Wrestling Alliance returned to Martinsburg, WV on December 14, collecting around 50 pounds of non-perishable foods for the local Salvation Army.
DCW Pro Wrestling presented their annual Jingle Bash on December 14 in Felton, DE, their annual Toy Drive show, collecting 4 boxes of toys.
ACWF returned to Murphy, NC on December 14 to collect toys and cash for Toys for Tots.
Honor Among Wrestling returned to Bettendorf, IA on Saturday, December 14 for the annual Toys for Tots show, collecting 70 toys.
Total Wrestling Federation returned to Sacramento, CA on December 14 for Wreck The Halls, collecting 20 toys for children at Shriner’s Hospitals.
American Premier Wrestling presents Steam Stampede Toys for Tots All-U-Can Eat Fundraiser Dinner Show on December 14 in Statesboro, GA, collecting an overflowing box of toys.
The fourth annual Hope For The Holidays took place December 14 in Tampa, FL; partnering once more with The Christmas Toy Shop Project Inc to serve the families in Tampa Bay and provide holiday cheer to those in need; raising $1,400 in cash donations and collecting 15 boxes of toys, around 1,000 toys .
Blitzkrieg Pro Wrestling returned to Enfield, CT on December 14 with a toy drive collecting at least 25 toys.
MMWA Pro Wrestling returned to St. Louis, MO on December 14, with a Toy Drive, collecting several boxes of toys.
Chinlock Wrestling returned to Kingston, ON this December 14 as Templeman LLP presented Holiday Havoc II. BGC South East offers a variety of programs: sports, literacy, STEM, arts, nutrition where children and youth build diverse developmental skills in a safe environment.
MWA Pro Wrestling returned to Grand Island on December 14 with four Championship matches and a Toys for Tots collection, with around 100 toys collected for the weekend.
Supreme Pro Wrestling held its annual toy drive show on December 15 at Soccer World in Elk Grove, CA, collecting around 100 toys.
Wrestling From Burbank returned to Burbank, CA on December 15, for the annual Santa Slam Toy Drive, collecting 68 toys.
Local Pro Entertainment hosted Winter Wonderslam 4, with a Toy Drive for Christmas Across South Lake on December 15 at Lake David Park, Groveland, FL; collecting at least 150 toys.
Love Wrestling Canada is holding Quizplex on YouTube on December 17. Little Mean Kathleen has selected the Native America Rights Fund as this month’s charity.
Stuff The Bus Panama City held its 13th annual Toy Drive in Panama City, FL; accomplished its goal of 10,000 toys donated by Panama City, FL community businesses and individuals ; a part of Revolt Ministries’ work, along with The Guardian’s Legacy wrestling promotion.
Juggalo Championship Wrestling hosted a free, all-star-packed wrestling and holiday slam December 19 at the Majestic Theatre in Detroit, MI with guests donating one new toy or new jacket, or 10 cans of food Thousands of items were donated to benefit Detroit Warm, Detroit Goodfellows, and Covenant House.
Demand Lucha returned to Toronto, ON this December 19 for A Very Merry Christmas Show, including a Toy Drive for Starlight Foundation with a car trunk full of toys donated.
NWA Joe Cazana Promotions returned to Decatur, TN on December 20; collected 30 new, unwrapped toys to donate to the Meigs County Sheriff’s Department.
Texoma Pro Wrestling returned to Sherman, TX on December 20, for their annual Toy Drive show.
Texoma Pro Wrestling returned to Ardmore, TX on December 21, for their annual Toy Drive show…with at least 50 toys collected for the weekend.
Future Stars of Wrestling returned to Las Vegas, NV on December 21 with a Holiday Toy Drive.
Winter Wonderslam 4 returned in Pahrump, NV on December 22, distributing 2,000 toys with Sinn Bodhi working with numerous local businesses in Southern Nevada .
Southern States Wrestling will collect canned food items, clothing, and toys at its December 27 show at Kingsport, TN’s Armed Forces Center Armory making 31 straight non-pandemic years the promotion has served its community. Kids 12 and under FREE with paid adult to general admission!
GCW Charity Wrestling returns to Oshawa, ON this December 27 for Season’s Beatings, collecting food for the local community food banks in each locality in which they run events; collecting non-perishable and food items including kids school snacks, juice (boxes and large), canned veggies and fruit, canned pasta, cereal, toothpaste/soap/ toiletries, pet foods, diapers and baby supplies.
Pro Wrestling Eclipse returns to Oshawa, ON this December 29, collecting new socks for Life Community Project at the General Sikorski Hall, 1551 Stevenson Road, Oshawa, ON
1UP Wrestling is putting forth a new challenger to enter the fight! Mike Skyros is teaming with Extra Life to help Golisano Children’s Hospital. Members of the 1UP Wrestling roster will be playing videogames to help raise money for Golisano Children’s Hospital. The fundraiser will run until Sunday, January 5th.
GCW Charity Wrestling returns to Aurora, ON this coming January 5, collecting food for the local community food banks in each locality in which they run events; collecting non-perishable and food items including kids school snacks, juice (boxes and large), canned veggies and fruit, canned pasta, cereal, toothpaste/soap/ toiletries, pet foods, diapers and baby supplies.