Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling (MLP): Scott D'Amore's next move

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not a second mlw :CENA

sounds chill tho
 

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Awesome for Scott, wish him all the success in the world, and who knows, maybe in a few years Maple Leaf Wrestling will be the next big indy promotion.
 
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There was a promotion named Mapleleaf wrestling once upon a time that was a big deal so I can see why he would want to revive that name and it also sounds kind of cool. I do think that I might create a little bit of confusion with major league wrestling though.

All that aside I really hope Scott is able to make something of it and maybe he can parlay that success into a job with a bigger promotion later.
 
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They will be unable to hold shows in Boston, sadly. Won't end up well.

Sincerely, a Maple Leafs fan.
 
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ONTARIO, CANADA – August 8, 2024 – The iconic Maple Leaf Wrestling brand is making a triumphant return to the professional wrestling scene this October, spearheaded by renowned wrestling promoter Scott D’Amore.

Reviving the historic brand, now known as MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling, the excitement ignites with two electrifying nights of world-class wrestling action titled “Forged in Excellence.”

Maple Leaf Wrestling traces its roots back to the Queensbury Athletic Club in Toronto in the 1930s, which became Maple Leaf Wrestling in the 1940s under Frank Tunney, and ran all the way into the 1980s as one of the world’s premier pro-wrestling territories. In 1984 it was absorbed as part of the WWF expansion, ending the company’s magnificent legacy.

Until now.

“For six decades, Maple Leaf Wrestling hosted a who’s who of the world’s greatest wrestlers,” said Scott D’Amore, MAPLE LEAF PRO President. “Legends like Lou Thesz, Bruno Sammartino, Ric Flair, Andre the Giant and Rowdy Roddy Piper all competed in Maple Leaf. Now, we’re bringing that legacy back with modern-day legends from WWE, New Japan, TNA, AEW and beyond.”

Already confirmed for the two back-to-back events: “The Maharaja” Raj Dhesi (formerly WWE World Champion Jinder Mahal), 2x TNA World Champion Josh Alexander, Knockout Gisele Shaw, New Japan’s KUSHIDA, Alex Zayne, Kevin Knight, TNA’s Jake Something PLUS indie superstars Kylie Rae and Trevor Lee (formerly WWE Superstar Cameron Grimes).

Both nights of MAPLE LEAF PRO Forged in Excellence will stream live on TrillerTV, ensuring fans around the world can witness the return of this historic promotion. In addition to the live shows, MAPLE LEAF PRO is in the process of uploading its historic library to YouTube, Facebook and other digital platforms, allowing fans to relive classic moments from the past.

Maple Leaf Wrestling, once headquartered in the legendary Maple Leaf Gardens, has long been a prestigious brand in wrestling’s storied history. The promotion’s return marks a new chapter in its storied legacy, promising to deliver the same level of excellence and excitement that fans have come to expect.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of wrestling history. Get your tickets starting August 26 for two unforgettable nights of action-packed wrestling.
 
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Good for Scott. Wishing him the best
 

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That talent pool looks like this is going to be a direct TNA competitor tbh
 
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Linking with a Qatar that's really random.
 

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It's a promotion that's worked with AAA before which I swear didn't used to be a depressing thing to say
hopefully wwe watched triplemania and understood why AEW quietly moved to working with CMLL and never looked back
 
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hopefully wwe watched triplemania and understood why AEW quietly moved to working with CMLL and never looked back
Honestly I wish TNA would bail on AAA too. It would mean no more lucha connection but it's not like there was one anyway, you've got Laredo Kid appearing once per millennium and that's it. There's so many young lucha guys that got sidelined for the bullshit nostalgia tour and I'm stunned none of them went to TNA
 

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Honestly I wish TNA would bail on AAA too. It would mean no more lucha connection but it's not like there was one anyway, you've got Laredo Kid appearing once per millennium and that's it. There's so many young lucha guys that got sidelined for the bullshit nostalgia tour and I'm stunned none of them went to TNA
i guess the problem for them is that by associating themselves with wwe, which has been good for them, kind of boxes them out of CMLL and potentially njpw (we will see if that actually happens tho, maybe politics wont be too bad)

but also they could link up with a smaller lucha fed im sure they exist. Right now I don't think Laredo Kid jobbing every pre show is really worth the AAA connection lol