Various: Arez Requests Release Again from MLW & MLW Responds Blaming AAA, Full Card for Sukeban’s December Event, Indies

Nov 9, 2023

Arez Asks for Release Again from MLW, MLW Responds Stating It was Granted Months Ago & Blames AAA for Lack of Communication

Major League Wrestling and former Lucha Libre AAA talent Arez recently issued a statement on Twitter stating that he has asked for his release from MLW and detailed his issues with the company leading to his request.

In his statement. Arez stated that he has asked again for his release from MLW and that he was left with no choice but to make his issues public since he is looking for a resolution to the issues he has had with the promotion. Arez stated that he had asked MLW owner Court Bauer for his release over six months ago but that request was denied in writing. Arez also stated that if he had the resources. he would have challenged MLW’s denial in court.

In regards to his issues with MLW, Arez stated that he has been frustrated over not being able to wrestle for the company since June of 2022 and was never presented a Spanish-language version f his contract when he signed with the company. Arez also stated that at the time of his signing with MLW, he did not have a work visa for the United States.

In English…@MLW @courtbauer pic.twitter.com/ArkzoKGQve
— King Strange (@ArezStrange) November 8, 2023

Following his statement, MLW responded on Twitter stating that they had granted Arez and Aramis their releases from the company this past May but blamed AAA officials for not relay the message back to them.

MLW notified AAA in May that both Arez and Aramis were released from the MLW contracts as AAA is a co-signee on both contracts.

AAA confirmed they would relay this to talent at that time. Evidently they did not.

We wish Aramis and Arez the best with the future.
— MLW (@MLW) November 8, 2023

Full Card for Sukeban’s December Event in Miami

Sukeban recently announced the full card for their next event, which takes place on December 6th at the Lot 11 Skatepark in Miami, Florida.

Sukeban World Championship – Ichigo Sayaka vs. Commander Nakajima
Four-Way match – Sareee vs. Countess Saori vs. Atomic Banshee vs. Babyface
Tag Team Grudge match – Maya Mamushi & Saki Bimi vs. Queen Takase & KONAMI
Crush Yuu vs. Lady Antoinette
Trios Grudge match – Midnight Player, Bingo, & Otaku-chan vs. Supersonic, Riko Blondie, & Stray Cat

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Women of Wrestling recently announced that they will be holding a new set of WOW TV tapings on December 11-14 in Los Angeles, California.

Former WWE talent Mandy Rose has been absent from wrestling since her release from WWE this past December. In a recent Q&A session on Instagram, Rose responded to a question about when she might make a potential in-ring return. Rose stataed “I don’t know when I’ll be returning to the ring. Not really sure if I’ll be returning to the ring. Not really sure if I’m not going to be returning to the ring. It’s really up in the air. I know it’s not the best answer, but it’s all I can say right now. I am enjoying my life, my freedom, my time. When you’re wrestling and on the road, it takes a toll on you, and I have to be committed to that if I want to get back into it, so we’ll see. I was on the road for like eight years and it was a blessing.” Rose also responded to a question on if she is interested in joining AEW or TNA/Impact Wrestling. Rose stated “I don’t know. If the right phone calls comes around, maybe.” (Transcript h/t: Fightful.com)

As noted before, New Japan Pro Wrestling talent Tetsuya Naito underwent right eye surgery this past Tuesday. In a recent interview with Tokyo Sports, Naito provided an update stating that he was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday. Naito stated “I’ve removed the eye patch now, and it looks normal. I had gotten used to the situation where the position of the eyeball in my right eye had shifted a little, so it’s not like (the symptoms) will get better instantly. With time, I will get used to this situation, so I think it will get better. I don’t want to take too much time off, and it’s sad and frustrating not to have my name on the card. I would like to return to competition as soon as possible.” (English translation via Fightful.com)

Major League Wrestling backstage interviewer Sam Leterna recently announced on Twitter that she had left the company a few weeks ago. Leterna stated that her release was an amicable one with MLW. Prior to her release, Leterna had been with MLW since August 2022. Leterna stated “For those asking: MLW and I amicably parted ways a few weeks ago. Grateful for the doors the company opened for me, & I am indebted to the all of wonderful creative collaborators that allowed me to flourish there! Stay tuned, I live for pro wrestling, & I’m just warming up 😇“

MLW announced that they have recently signed Veda Scott to an official contract with the company. It was also announced that Scott will be joining the company’s commentary team and will be making her official debut at their upcoming Fightland 2023 event on November 18th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

MLW also recently announced one new match for the card of their Fightland 2023 event on November 18th in Philadelphia:

MLW World Featherweight Championship Three-way match – Delmi Exo vs. Tiara James vs. Janai Kai (c)

Wrestling Revolver recently announced one new match for the card of their Unreal event on November 16th in Los Angeles, California:

Switchblades (Jon Moxley & Sami Callihan) vs. The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz)

House of Glory recently announced one new match for the card of their The Darkest Hour event on December 1st in New York City, New York:

HOG Tag Team Championship – The Grizzled Young Veterans (James Drake & Zack Gibson) vs. The Mane Event (Midas Black & Jay Lyon) (c)

The National Wrestling Alliance recently announced one new match for the card of their NWA Powerrr taping on November 18th in Sarasota, Florida:

NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship – Jax Dane vs. EC3 (c)

Game Changer Wrestling recently announced one new match for the card of their What Is Your Choice event on December 3rd in Brooklyn, New York:

Alex Hammerstone & Richard Holliday vs. Charles Mason & Parrow

GCW also recently announced one new match for the card of their Aftermath event on December 31st in Atlantic City, New Jersey:

Nick Gage vs. Jun Kasai