Various: Destiny Wrestling Promoter Issues Statement Over Marty Scrull Booking Backlash, Sukeban Announces Germany Event for This March, Two New Matches Set for 2/20 TNA Impact! Show, Indies/Misc.

Feb 19, 2025

Destiny Wrestling Promoter Issues Statement Over Marty Scrull Booking Online Backlash

Destiny Wrestling promoter Emilio Albi recently issued an official statement regarding the online backlash against his company over them booking Marty Scurll for their upcoming Icons IV event on April 6th in Mississauga, Canada.

“Destiny is and always takes steps to make sure everyone is safe. And no one should ever feel uncomfortable at our shows. We have spoken to all talent on the show about this booking, to make sure everyone is ok with it. And by all accounts everyone feels the same about the situation. Marty is in a different stage in his life and is about to be married. He has matured and is looking for another chance to do better on the world stage. I can’t tell you what to do but I can promise you the show will be entertaining and a great opportunity to see international talent in your area.
Again I thank you for the email and if there is anything else we can do for you please reach out anytime and thanks again for your amazing support of independent wrestling.”

Scurll had been among the wrestlers named during the #SpeakingOut movement in 2020 over his allegations of him sexually assaulted a minor. Scrull later claimed that his encounter was consensual.

Sukeban Announces Germany Event for This March

Sukeban recently announced that they will be holding a new event on March 6th in Berlin, Germany.

It was also announced that tickets for this upcoming event are currently on sale.

This will be the promotion’s first event held in Germany.

Official press release:

Sukeban’s Berlin Debut Set for March 6
Following sold out events in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and London, tickets are available now for the Japanese female wrestling league’s first Berlin fight
(Berlin, Germany – February 18, 2025) – Sukeban, the Japanese female wrestling league, today announced that its Berlin debut will take place on March 6th at 9pm CET.
Tickets are available now at sukeban.com/berlin. The event will take place at Kühlhaus Berlin. Doors open at 8pm CET, and the event will be followed by an afterparty.
Members of the Cherry Bomb Girls, Vandals, Dangerous Liaisons, and Harajuku Stars are scheduled to fight, including Crush Yuu, Atomic Banshee, Venomous Veny, Ichigo Sayaka, and more. The full fight card will be announced in the coming days.
The Berlin event follows Sukeban’s sold-out fights in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and most recently London, where Sareee Bomb captured the Sukeban World Championship from Commander Nakajima.
The event is hosted by Adidas and Zalando in celebration of the newest Adidas Originals campaign “Step into the Spotlight” on Zalando.
For more information, visit sukeban.com and follow Sukeban on Instagram, TikTok, and X at @sukeban_world.

Two New Matches Announced for Feb. 20th TNA Impact! Live Show

TNA Wrestling announced two new matches for the card of this week’s live Impact! show on February 20th at Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida.

The first new match announced was a singles match of Tessa Blanchard vs. mystery opponent.

Per @MilanMiracle, Tessa Blanchard must compete THURSDAY, LIVE on #TNAiMPACT on @AXSTV, @Sportsnet 360, and TNA+!

Don't miss the action—subscribe to TNA+ for access to over 4,000 hours of classic TNA content and every episode of #TNAiMPACT: https://t.co/EkIqqcvwIi pic.twitter.com/tXe7GE0AgA
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 18, 2025

The second new match was a singles match of Lei Ying Lee vs. Rosemary.

THURSDAY at 8/7c on @AXSTV in the US, @Sportsnet 360 in Canada, and TNA+ around the world!

The battle is set as @TheLeiYingLee takes on the demonic @WeAreRosemary in a must-see Knockouts showdown!#TNAiMPACT pic.twitter.com/yrFciMlhsK
— TNA Wrestling (@ThisIsTNA) February 18, 2025

Current card for February 20th TNA Impact! show:

No DQ match – JDC vs. Leon Slater
Tyson Dupont & Tyriek Igwe vs. The Rascalz (Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz)
Tessa Blanchard vs. mystery opponent
Lei Ying Lee vs. Rosemary
Joe Hendry Live Concert Encore

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Mr. Thomas reportedly recently signed a new multi-year contract with Major League Wrestling to remain in the company for the foreseeable future, according to Fightful Select. Following the release of the report, Mr. Thomas confirmed on Twitter that he had signed a new contract.

New Japan Pro Wrestling recently released a new documentary video on their YouTube channel based on their Wrestle Kingdom 19 event and co-promoted Wrestle Dynasty event with AEW this past January.

A new wrestling-based autobiographical book based on NJPW talent Shingo Takagi’s life and wrestling career is currently scheduled to be released this March.

Game Changer Wrestling recently announced that they will be holding a new event on June 20th in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Josh Alexander recently announced that he will be making an appearance for the Johnny I Pro show on February 22nd in Toronto, Canada. This will be Alexander’s first wrestling-related appearance since his departure from TNA Wrestling this past Friday.

As noted before, Former NXT backstage interviewer and current TNA ring announcer McKenzie Mitchell recently signed a new contract with TNA. WWE NXT commentator Vic Joseph recently reflected on Twitter about him being proud of his wife Mitchell’s new deal with TNA. Joseph stated “Proud husband moment!“

TNA announced that El Paso county in Texas recently officially declared March 14th to be “TNA Wrestling Day in El Paso County” in honor of their upcoming Sacrifice 2025 event on March 14th and Impact! taping on March 15th in the city.

Joe Hendry recently issued an official statement on Twitter regarding counterfeit merchandise of him being sold. Hendry stated “Counterfeit merch has become a serious issue. Unless you get it from me, TNA,Pro Wrestling Tees, Hot Topic or Major Bendies, it is FAKE Joe Hendry merch is a fake site. The attached images are examples of counterfeit items It’s time to stamp this out.“

Lucha Libre AAA announced one new match for the card of their Rey De Reyes 2025 event on March 20th in Mexico City, Mexico: