Various: Penta El Zero Miedo Taking Break from AAA for International Project, Drew McIntyre on Being Very Proud of Joe Hendry in TNA, Indies

Jun 8, 2024

Penta El Zero Miedo Taking Break from AAA for Unannounced International Project

Mas Lucha (via LuchaBlog) held an interview with Lucha Libre AAA and AEW talent Penta El Zero Miedo that took place this past April but was only recently released.

One of the topics discussed included Penta revealing that he is taking a break from AAA for the foreseeable future. Penta also stated that this break is not due to any issues with AAA since he does not have any problems with anyone in the company and hopes that the company does well.

Penta also stated that the reason for his break from AAA is due to him working on a surprise for something that he can not talk about but revealed that it is something international-based that he has wanted to do for his career.

Penta says the reason for no AAA is he's working on a surprise that he can not talk about, something internationally he's wanted to do and has not yet achieved in his career. It's very important for Penta to do the right things and not the wrong things to accomplish this.
— luchablog (@luchablog) June 7, 2024

Lucha Blog reported that it is currently not known what this international project is that Penta is currently working on but speculated that it could be something involving New Japan Pro Wrestling.

Drew McIntyre Comments on Him Being “Very, Very Proud” of TNA’s Joe Hendry

A recent episode of the Cultaholic Wrestling podcast featured Drew McIntyre as the guest. One of the topics discussed included McIntyre thoughts about his praise of TNA Wrestling talent joe Hendry and being “very, very proud” of the success Hendry has found in TNA for his career.

“I do believe in Joe Hendry. I do. He’s doing awesome. I’m very, very proud of him, especially getting his song so high up in the charts and causing as much buzz as he’s caused. He’s deserved a big opportunity for a long time and thankfully, he’s been able to showcase himself on IMPACT and I’m sure he’s just gonna keep going up and going up so sky’s the limit, he can do it all. Very talented in the ring, obviously on the microphone but the videos are next-level and I’m sure the fans of this channel have seen the ‘I’m Drew’ video to the tune of ‘I’m Blue.’ If you haven’t, check it out but hopefully this clip will end up on the dirty sheets because everything I say ends up in the dirt sheets…”

Transcript h/t: PostWrestling.com

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Deadlock Pro Wrestling announced that they recently signed a streaming deal with Wrestle Universe to air their events on a tape delay on the service starting with this past month’s Limit Break 2024 event. It was also announced that their goal is to reach a broader worldwide audience and as part of their current working relationship with DDT Pro Wrestling and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling.

In a recent Q&A article, PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that he has not heard anything from his sources regarding the recent rumors of TNA Wrestling being potentially sold to WWE. Johnson reported that TNA and WWE officials have been in recent talks of late but none are believed to involve a potential sale. Johnson also reported that TNA/Impact did have talks in the past with WWE regarding this possibility but that was during the Dixie Carter ownership era and he speculated that Anthem Entertainment might not be looking to sell TNA.

TNA recently released a new special TNA themed shirts in celebration of this year’s Pride Month and mental health awareness at their online store. It was announced that a portion of all proceeds generated for their special TNA Pride Month shirt will go directly towards the North American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (NAGAAA) non-profit organization.

The National Wrestling Alliance recently announced that they will be holding another Samhain event, Samhain 2, on October 26th at the Robarts Arena in Sarasota, Florida.

Game Changer Wrestling recently announced that GCW General Manager Matt Cardona will be making an appearance at their Don’t Tell Me What To Do event on July 20th in Indianapolis, Indiana.

GCW also recently announced one new match for the card of their I Can’t Feel My Face event on June 16th in Mesa, Arizona:

Broski Jimmy vs. Joey Janela

GCW also recently announced one new match for the card of their No Sleep event in June 28th in Houston, Texas:

GCW World Championship – Dante Leon vs. Mance Warner (c)

Black Label Pro Wrestling recently announced one new match for the card of their BLP Family Reunion on June 7th in Chicago, Illinois:

Billie Starkz vs. Kylie Rae

AEW CEO Tony Khan recently announced one new match for New Japan Pro Wrestling and Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre’s co-promoted Fantasticamania Mexico on June 21st at the Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico: