Tag Archives: Karl Fredericks

WWE Apply To Trademark “Eddy Thorpe”

WWE applied to trademark the name “Eddy Thorpe” on February 13th with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The filing for the trademark notes that it is for the following, “G & S: Entertainment services, namely, wrestling exhibitions and performances by a professional wrestler and entertainer rendered and through broadcast media including television  Continue Reading »

Karl Fredericks – WWE NXT Update

Former New Japan Pro Wrestling star Karl Fredericks will make his WWE debut as part of tonight’s episode of WWE NXT Level Up on the WWE Network and Peacock under the name of Eddy Thorpe. Thorpe will be facing off against Dante Chen on the show, with other matches to feature Xyon Quinn vs. Oba  Continue Reading »

Karl Fredericks Appears At WWE NXT Live Event

Former New Japan Pro Wrestling star Karl Fredericks made an appearance during tonight’s WWE NXT live event at the Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce, Florida during the opening match of the show. Following a match between Axiom and Oro Mensah, Fredericks confronted Axiom and attacked him before heading to the back. WWE have  Continue Reading »

Report: Karl Fredericks Signs WWE Contract

Former New Japan Pro Wrestling star Karl Fredericks, who revealed in August 2022 that his contract with the company had expired and that he would not be signing a new deal, has signed with the WWE, according to a report from PWInsider.com, who note that Fredericks has already started at the WWE Performance Center and  Continue Reading »

Report: Former NJPW Star Spotted At WWE Performance Center This Week

Former New Japan Pro Wrestling talent Karl Fredericks was spotted at the WWE Performance Center earlier this week, prior to the facility closing due to safety concerns as a result of Hurricane Ian, according to a report from Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com. Fredericks noted back on August 1st that his contract with the promotion had  Continue Reading »

Karl Fredericks No Longer Under NJPW Contract

In a post on his official Twitter account, Karl Fredericks revealed that his contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling expired as of today and that he will not be re-signing with the company. The statement reads, “As of today, August 1st, I am no longer under contract with New Japan Pro Wrestling and I will not  Continue Reading »

NJPW STRONG Results: The New Beginning USA 2022 Night 4 – Seattle, WA (2/26)

The following results are from a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling event. The event took place at the Washington Hall in Seattle, Washington on January 15th, 2022 and premiered on February 26th, 2022 on NJPW World and FITE TV. Singles Match Karl Fredericks defeated Ethan HD. Singles Match El Phantasmo defeated Matt Rehwoldt. NJPW STRONG  Continue Reading »

Spoilers: Full Results From February 17th NJPW STRONG Rivals Tapings

The following results are from a recent New Japan Pro Wrestling taping. The taping took place on February 17th, 2022 at the Vermont Hollywood in Los Angeles, California. Full results via PWInsider.com. Singles Match Hikuleo defeated Kevin Knight. Singles Match Christopher Daniels defeated Karl Fredericks. 10 Man Elimination Tag Team Match Team Filthy (‘Filthy’ Tom  Continue Reading »

New Matches Added To NJPW STRONG: Rivals On February 17th

New Japan Pro Wrestling sent out the following: More Matches Join Hollywood Lineup 2/17! Blake Christian vs Chris Bey, Team Filthy in Elimination warfare at the Vermont Yet more matches have joined a stacked lineup at the Vermont Hollywood for NJPW STRONG’s tapings on February 17. The four matches join the likes of Jay White’s  Continue Reading »