Building on the success of Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s revival last year, Windsor’s Scott D’Amore is expanding the brand with a major return to Toronto’s legendary former Maple Leaf Gardens.
But not before giving fans at home a chance to dive into the action this weekend.
Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling is back for a two-night showdown, Mayhem, hosted at St. Clair College in Windsor, showcasing some of the “very best” in professional wrestling.
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“We had our inaugural event this past October and that was our opportunity to relaunch the brand,” said D’Amore. “Now we’re following it up this year with a series of events that will start to see Maple Leaf grow and tour around the country again.
“After Windsor we will be returning to the former Maple Leaf Gardens, which is now the Mattamy Athletic Centre, on May 10 and that is an important date in our history.”
Founded in 1930, Maple Leaf Wrestling made a name for itself drawing thousands of fans to events at famed venues like Maple Leaf Gardens. Under the guidance of founder Jack Corcoran, and later John and Frank Tunney, it thrived for decades.
However, the Canadian promotion company folded after it was acquired by Vince McMahon and the American World Wrestling Federation promotion in 1984.
“MLP was was brought back in order to provide that platform for Canadian talent,” D’Amore said. “We do that by showcasing the very best in Canadian professional wrestling talent side-by-side with the very best in the world.”
The back-to-back events in Windsor will feature the MLP debut of Bishop Dyer, formerly know as Baron Corbin, the return of Pro Wrestling NOAH star Kaito Kiyomiya, along with what D’Amore promises to be a stacked line up of Canadian and international talent from promotions around the world.
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“The NWA world championship will be defended here in Windsor,” D’Amore said. “It’s the first time that has happened in 20 years. That’s a pretty big deal for us.”
That matchup will see reigning NWA World’s Heavyweight Champion Thom Latimer put his title on the line against “The Nomad” Bishop Dyer.
Windsor fans will also be a part of Canadian wrestling history as eight women battle for the opportunity to become the first-ever Women’s Canadian Champion.
The MLP Mayhem two-night tournament will determine the final two women, who will then face off at the Northern Rising event in Toronto later this year.
“The women’s championship tournament is a huge part of this weekend,” D’Amore said. “Wrestling sports and entertainment didn’t have the greatest history when it comes to equality and featuring men and women’s athletic endeavors the same.
“The fact that one has never existed is an oversight that shouldn’t have made it this far.”
Mayhem Tickets
Tickets for the two-day showdown at St. Clair College on March 14 and 15 are available at mlpwrestling.com.
General admission for both nights is $40, while a single-day ticket is $30. Showtime is 7 p.m.
For those unable to attend, the event will be broadcast live on Triller TV. A single-night bundle is $20, or $30 for both nights.
A link to the streaming service is available on the Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling website.
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