Various: Ryusuke Taguchi Revealed as Alex Zayne’s Mystery Partner for NJPW World Tag League 2024, Myles Borne vs. Royce Isaacs Set for GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XII, New NWA Territory

Nov 19, 2024

Ryusuke Taguchi Revealed as Alex Zayne’s Mystery Partner for NJPW World Tag League 2024

Tuesday’s World Tag League 2024 Night 1 show for New Japan Pro Wrestling in Tochigi, Japan featured Ryusuke Taguchi being officially revealed as Alex Zayne’s mystery tag team partner for this year’s tournament.

Prior to the start of his tournament match, Zayne came out to the ring and grabbed a microphone. Zayne talked about not being able to reunite with Lance Archer for this year’s tournament. Zayne then talked about how he searched for a suitable replacement and called for his mystery partner to come out, which was revealed to be Taguchi wearing a similar style entrance gear as Zayne’s.

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— 新日本プロレスリング株式会社 (@njpw1972) November 19, 2024

New Match Announced for GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XII Event

Josh Barnett recently announced one new match for the card of Game Changer Wrestling’s Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XII event, which takes place on November 24th in Jersey City, New Jersey.

This new match announced was a singles match of Myles Borne vs. Royce Isaacs.

It should be of no surprise that another member of the No Quarter Catch Crew would find their way to Bloodsport. Perhaps driven by a sense of revenge…

Revenge may be on the mind of Borne but only thing on Royce Isaacs’ mind is to show this newcomer what no quater truly means.… pic.twitter.com/vFsLwidngJ
— 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝖂𝖆𝖗𝖒𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗 (@JoshLBarnett) November 19, 2024

Current card for GCW Josh Barnett’s Bloodsport XII:

MVP vs. Josh Barnett
Dominic Garrini vs. Kevin Ku
Masha Slamovich vs Lei Ying Lee
Charlie Dempsey vs. AKIRA
Josh Alexander vs. “Speedball” Mike Bailey
Marina Shafir vs. Jody Threat
Karmen Petrovic vs. Sumie Sakai
Myles Borne vs. Royce Isaacs

NWA Announces New NWA Texas Territory

The National Wrestling Alliance announced that they have recently launched a new territory promotion called NWA Texas.

Official press release:

National Wrestling Alliance Introduces NWA Texas as Sixth Official Territory
The National Wrestling Alliance announced the formation of sixth officially-recognized territory NWA Texas.
The expansion continues!
Today the National Wrestling Alliance announces the formation of NWA Texas. A governing body uniting wrestling promotions across The Lone Star State under the NWA banner, NWA Texas becomes the sixth recognized NWA territory.
On Nov. 16, NWA Chief Operating Officer Joe Galli formally introduced Dogg Pound Championship Wrestling as the first regional promotion to officially join NWA Texas. San Antonio-based DPCW is owned and operated by legendary husband-and-wife duo Rodney Mack and Jazz. Formed in Sept. 2021, it has quickly become a staple in Texas wrestling.
“It’s an honor to now officially be part of the National Wrestling Alliance,” says Jazz, the longest-reigning NWA Women’s World champion in history.
“Our talent roster is second-to-none in Texas or across the country,” she continues, “And this is a great opportunity to showcase Dogg Pound Championship Wrestling and our very talented roster on a national stage,”
San Antonio’s Dogg Pound Championship Wrestling is the first promotion to join NWA Texas.
Though DPCW is the first promotion to come under NWA Texas governance, more are expected in upcoming months. According to NWA National Promoter Bryan Idol, once member organizations are finalized, titles specific to the territory as a whole will be introduced.
“Texas is such a huge state, with so many top-tier promotions in it, each filled with awesome athletes and champions,” he states.
“NWA Texas will allow the National Wrestling Alliance to bring these companies together,” he shares, “And their respective talents will eventually compete for officially-sanctioned NWA Texas titles.”
NWA Chief Operating Officer Joe Galli (Center) joins DPCW owners Rodney Mack & former NWA Women’s World Champion Jazz.
The NWA Texas launch comes exactly two weeks after NWA-World League Wrestling was announced. A quarter-century after being founded by NWA legend Harley Race, the Missouri-based promotion became the fifth official National Wrestling Alliance territory on Nov. 2.
“Piece-by-piece, region-by-region, we are rebuilding the legendary territory system that defined the NWA for generations,” Idol shares.
“Now whether it’s in Chicago, Cleveland, Tennessee, Missouri or Texas, fans can experience the hard-hitting pro wrestling action of the NWA live,” Idol concludes. “It’s an exciting time for the National Wrestling Alliance and its fans!”
Texas fans can experience the National Wrestling Alliance as a whole when NWA Shockwave electrifies the Greater Dallas Area. This new Signature Live Event brings the stars of the National Wrestling Alliance, NWA Texas and more to The OC Theatre in Forney, TX, on Jan. 11, 2025. The event will be filmed for later broadcast on weekly flagship program NWA Powerrr. Ticketsare on sale now.