Various: Nikki Garcia Files for Divorce After Husband’s Domestic Violence Arrest, Kurt Angle Debut Appearance Set for GCW Event, Jake Lee Knee Injury Update

Nikki Garcia’s Husband Domestic Battery Arrest Update – Garcia Filed for Divorce

As noted before, WWE Hall of Famer Nikki Garcia’s husband Artem Chigvintsev arrested for domestic battery this past August in Napa, California. Following Chigvintsev’s arrest, Garcia contacted divorce lawyers.

TMZ reported that Garcia filed for divorce on Wednesday and is being represented by divorce attorney Evan Craig Itzkowitz for the court proceedings based on recent court records. It was reported that it is currently not known if Garcia and Chigvintsev had a prenup for their marriage.

It was reported that Garcia is currently living in the couple’s home in Napa Valley while Chigvintsev is still staying at a friend’s place.

Prior to the filing, Garcia had been married to Chigvintsev since August of 2022.

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Kurt Angle GCW Debut Appearance Announced for GCW Dream On Event

Game Changer Wrestling recently announced that WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle will be making his official debut appearance for the company at their Dream On event on November 23rd at American Dream in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

*AMERICAN DREAM UPDATE*

GCW comes to The American Dream Mall on Saturday, November 23rd!

Just Signed:

WWE Hall of Famer KURT ANGLE comes to GCW for the first time on 11/23 at #GCWDream!

Tickets go On Sale this Friday at 10AM:https://t.co/CMSP47XJPG

Watch LIVE on @FiteTV+! pic.twitter.com/E67IwrC03s

— GameChangerWrestling (@GCWrestling_) September 12, 2024

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Jake Lee Right Knee Injury Status Update

As noted before, Jake Lee suffered a right knee injury at New Japan Pro Wrestling’s Road to Destruction 2024 event on Wednesday in Sendai, Japan.

NJPW provided an update earlier today confirming that Lee had suffered a right knee injury and they have pulled him from their Road to Destruction event on September 14th as a result.

Official press release:

Jake Lee injured; to miss action in Noboribetsu

Lee injured during September 11 bout

Jake Lee, who was scheduled to compete in Noboribetsu’s Road to Destruction card on September 14, has sustained an injury to his right foot and will be unable to compete.

We apologise to fans looking forward to seeing Jake wrestle, and appreciate your understanding. The following change has been made to the night’s card.

Road to DESTRUCTION～NJPW BATTLE LINE HOKKAIDO～
14 Sep (Sat), 15:00 doors open, 16:00 bell time
Noboribetsu City Gymnasium, Hokkaido

3rd Match 30 minutes Limit
YOSHI-HASHI & Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii & Tomoaki Honma
vs David Finlay & Gabe Kidd & Jake Lee & Gedo
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3rd Match 30 minutes Limit
YOSHI-HASHI & Hirooki Goto & Tomohiro Ishii
vs David Finlay & Gabe Kidd & Gedo

Jake Lee is currently undergoing valuation and his return date is to be determined. NJPW joins fans in wishing Jake a speedy, full recovery.