The Kiwi-born UFC star and middleweight champion took to social media to praise Romero.

New Zealand wrestler Michelle Montague has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games

A little guide on getting to grips with Japans massive wrestling phenomenon

Toks Fale (aka 'The Underboss') is a South Aucklander who has made it big in the crazy world of Japanese pro wrestling - New Japan Pro Wrestling. / Brett Phibbs

Toks Fale's rugby took him to Japan before taking a sharp turn in a new direction.

Kiwi pro wrestler Niwa McIlroy is a star in Mexico's lucha libre as pin-up Johnny Idol.

WWE has suspended Rich Swann after he was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and battery.

American "sporting" royalty was in Auckland yesterday.

Professional wrestling icon Chyna could not live with or without fame. In the end it killed her.

A former senior WWE employee has revealed details of a hidden fight involving two of wrestling's biggest stars.

US wrestlers plan to attend next month's World Cup in Iran, despite retaliation to Trump's controversial immigration order.

Once billed as the world's largest athlete, one WWE star is in incredible shape and has a message for NBA legend Shaq.

He made his name as part of the WWE duo "Cryme Time" but now the former wrestler is busy preventing it.

Clinton Davies can't see the opponents he beats, or the medals he wins.

It's one of the most famous storylines in wrestling history, but the actual record might not be as impressive as what we were told.

The third generation wrestling superstar had a spectacular entrance for his first WWE match planned, but messed it up with a rookie blooper.

Wrestling icon Ric Flair is every woman's dream and every man's nightmare - just ask him.

The fact Craig Miller became the latest addition to the New Zealand Olympic team on the same day the full scale of Russia's state-sanctioned

On the surface the WWE didn't have a lot to gain by releasing one of its biggest draws, Brock Lesnar, from his pro wrestling contract to compete in the UFC. Source: ESPN

Star wrestler says he feels 'absolutely free' after heading home over pay dispute with WWE chairman Vince McMahon.

The tragic reality about the final stages of former wrestling star Chyna's life has been revealed by her manager.

One of the pioneers in women's pro wrestling in the late 1990s and early 2000s - real name Joanie Laurer - has died.

Blind grappler Clinton Davies is fighting for a shot to compete on the world stage next year - and against athletes who can see.

Wayne Rooney put a WWE superstar firmly in his place, hitting him in front of thousands of fans.

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan is continuing to plead with fans for their forgiveness after he was caught on tape using a racial slur, insisting the controversial comments were made at the "lowest point" of his life.

Hulk Hogan says WWE is still his "family".

There are goodies and baddies, set moves with exotic names, lashings of slapstick and massive overdoses of bravado.

Incredible photos of an IPW Impact Pro Wrestling event in Manurewa.