Various: AEW Dark Elevation Series Plans Update, Friday’s NJPW Strong Card, Indies

Jul 9, 2021

Update on AEW’s Plans for Changes to AEW Dark Elevation Series

As noted before, AEW is currently planning to change the format and taping schedule for their AEW Dark and Dark Elevation series as part of their resumption of weekly touring.

PWInsider’s Mike Johnson reported that AEW officials are currently working on plans to increase the status and emphasis for their weekly AEW Dark Elevation series.

Johnson reported that the current plan is for more notable name talents to make appearances on Dark Elevation shows and have a bigger emphasis on matches and storylines to keep the shows unique and special for viewers. Johnson also reported that AEW officials main goal is to make sure that Dark Elevation remains a “destination to set the stage for the week.”

Full Card for Friday’s Episode of NJPW Strong

New Japan Pro Wrestling recently announced the full card for tonight’s Road to Tag Team Turbulence themed episode of NJPW Strong, which airs on New Japan World starting at 10PM EST.

The DKC vs. Barrett Brown
Alex Coughlin Challenge Match Series – Alex Coughlin vs. PJ Black
Rocky Romero vs. Josh Alexander

Misc. Wrestling News & Notes

Game Changer Wrestling recently announced that Cezar Bononi will be making an appearance for the company at their Homecoming 2021 Night 2 event on July 25th in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

Ring of Honor recently announced that Sumie Sakai, Marti Belle, and Holidead are the next set of official competitors for their upcoming Women’s World Championship tournament.

ROH also recently announced that the official bracket for their upcoming Women’s World Championship tournament will be revealed during their Best in the World 2021 event this Sunday in Baltimore, Maryland. The company also announced that the tournament will be officially starting on the weekend of July 31st.

Major League Wrestling announced that they will be holding the final round of their 2021 Open Draft at their Battle Riot III event this Saturday in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The National Wrestling Alliance announced a new match for the card of The Gathering 2 event on July 24th in Charlotte, North Carolina: