Latest Pro Wrestling League News & Updates

Noida, Jan 22 (IANS) Harshita Mor delivered the defining moment of the contest to guide Maharashtra Kesari to a dramatic 5–4 victory over UP Dominators in Match 9 of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 on matchday seven at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Wednesday.Harshita’s stunning fall in the women’s 76kg category proved decisive, helping Maharashtra secure the win and move to second place on the points table with four points and 14 bout wins. UP Dominators, despite the narrow defe…

Noida, Jan 19 (IANS) Delhi Dangal Warriors produced a strong opening-half performance to move into a commanding position with a 4-1 lead against UP Dominators in Match 7 of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026, currently in progress at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Monday.With both teams coming into the contest with one win each from their first two matches, the tie holds significant importance, as the winner will move to four points in the standings.Delhi set the tone early in the 86kg me…

Noida, Jan 18 (IANS) Maharashtra Kesari produced a commanding opening-half performance to secure their first win of the season and the full two points against Tigers of Mumbai Dangals in Match 6 of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026, currently being played at the Noida Indoor Stadium in Noida on Sunday.With both teams coming into the tie after losses in their opening matches, Maharashtra Kesari responded with authority, racing to an unassailable 5–0 lead after the first five bouts out of the …

Noida, Jan 17 (IANS) Haryana Thunders made a thunderous statement on their Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 debut, outclassing Punjab Royals with a dominant 7–2 win in their opening tie at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Friday night. Displaying authority across weight categories, Haryana Thunders seized control early and never let go, blending sharp tactical execution with relentless scoring to underline their championship ambitions. Punjab Royals struggled to find momentum as Haryana’s wrestler…

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Mumbai experienced a vibrant blend of tradition and modern sports enthusiasm as Olympic bronze medalist Aman Sehrawat wrapped up a one-day youth and akhada outreach tour across the city.The excitement now shifts focus to the upcoming Pro Wrestling League, starting January 16, where Tiigers of Mumbai Dangal (TOMD) will debut.Sehrawat, a bronze medalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics, interacted with college students and grassroots wrestlers all over Mumbai. He shared his journey…

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Punjab Royals take on UP Dominators in the season opener of Pro Wrestling League (PWL) on January 15, setting the tone for a competitive league phase as the PWL officially announced the schedule for its much-anticipated fifth season, with the league set to run from January 15 to February 1 at the Noida Indoor Stadium. Marking its return after a comprehensive restructuring, the PWL 2026 will feature six franchises competing in a high-intensity league and knockout format, …

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Pro Wrestling League has confirmed high-profile coaching benches across all six franchises ahead of its fifth season, assembling an impressive line-up of Olympians, national team architects and internationally certified coaches as the league prepares for its return in 2026. Sanctioned by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), PWL 2026 will be held from January 15 to February 2, marking the league’s comeback after a seven-year gap. The season will feature nine bout…

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) With the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) scheduled to kick off on January 15, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has decided to intervene to ensure financial transparency and guarantee that athletes receive their agreed-upon payments on time.The federation has taken note of previous controversies regarding salary delays and is instituting a monitoring mechanism to protect the interests of the wrestlers this season.”To ensure transparency in the distribution of salaries, t…

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s U23 World Champion Sujeet Kalkal emerged as the standout name in the Category A round of players’ auction in the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026, after being secured by Delhi Dangal Warriors for ₹52 lakh. Delhi Dangal Warriors was among the most active teams in this round, further adding Iran’s Hadi Vafaeipour in the men’s 86 kg category for ₹26 lakh, along with Mexico’s Karla Acosta in the women’s 57 kg division. Haryana Thunders, meanwhile, made a …

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) Headlined by Japan’s Yui Susaki, who attracted a record bid of ₹60 lakh from the Haryana Thunders, women wrestlers emerged as the top attractions in the player auctions for the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 conducted in New Delhi on Saturday.Alongside Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Susaki, World Championship medallist Antim Panghal was snapped up by UP Dominators for ₹52 lakh in the women’s 53 kg category, while Puerto Rico’s Ana Godinez fetched ₹46 lakh from Pun…