Watch Mania Week on TrillerTV, Day 2 (Thursday, April 17)

April 17, 2025
Watch Mania Week on TrillerTV, Day 2 (Thursday, April 17)

Wrestling Chaos Continues with GCW: The Collective, STARDOM & More—Live on TrillerTV

DEFY Wrestling - Living Proof - 11 AM PT (Venue Time)

Exploding out of Seattle louder than grunge music, DEFY Wrestling is a hard-hitting, genre-bending presentation that bridges generations, styles, and redefines professional wrestling in the Pacific Northwest. DEFY has assembled an incredible bevy of international stars, living legends and unique clashes.

New Japan's sinister and pulverizing EVIL invades The Collective to battle Michael Oku, one of Great Britain's most beloved high-flyers in a battle of heartless brutality against fiery resilience. It's a first-time encounter that may indeed erupt into an international incident.

Another international showdown will see Japanese star KENTA, no stranger to breaking down and punishing foes, taking on brawling stalwart Mance Warner, who's never backed down from a fight and often sets a spark for an all-out war of attrition inside the squared circle.

The living legend tag team The Rock N' Roll Express, Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson, continue their immortal run as one of the greatest and most heroic tandems in pro wrestling history as they seek out another miracle win against The Midnight Heat, a throwback tag team with a modern edge soaked in swagger.

DEFY will also feature lucha legend Negro Casa, UK tag team standouts Lykos Gym and some of the stars of Dragon Gate as well as they seek to stand in defiance and steal the biggest week of the year at The Collective, live for TrillerTV+ subscribers!

STARDOM American Dream in Sin City - 12 PM PT (Venue Time)

STARDOM is widely regarded as the premier women's wrestling promotion in the world, known for its high-speed action, elite-level athletes, and emotionally charged storytelling. With a legacy built on showcasing the strength, skill, and resilience of its all-female roster, STARDOM has elevated women's wrestling to a level of global prestige.

STARDOM is presenting not one, but two live events in Las Vegas during Mania weekend, a major milestone—both for the rabid international joshi wrestling audience. This rare opportunity for North American audiences to witness STARDOM's unique style up close reaffirms that women's wrestling is not just a division, but a global movement worthy of the spotlight on the biggest week in professional wrestling.

Internationally adored Mina Shirakawa brings a mix of theatrical flair and technical finesse. She is charismatic and bold, and is ready to battle.

AZM (pronounced Azumi) is known for her lightning-fast pace and crisp technique, and is a key figure in the High Speed Championship scene.

Hanako is a powerhouse rookie with a striking presence, and her size and strength set her apart in a division often dominated by speed, making her a compelling prospect for the future.

Hanan, a former Future of STARDOM Champion, combines youthful energy with growing technical skill.

Konami is a hybrid striker and submission specialist, known for her brutal kicks and relentless ground game. She brings an MMA-influenced style and unpredictable edge.

Momo Watanabe is known for her ferocious kicks and killer instinct, she is a former Wonder of STARDOM Champion and Tag Team standout.

Starlight Kid is a masked high-flyer who evolved from underdog to dark-hearted antihero. Her aerial assaults and submission skills make her a constant threat.

Syur, Thekla, Suzu Suzuki and many more will also be in action live on TrillerTV, which is offering both STARDOM live events as a Bundle Purchase at just $24.95. TrillerTV fans can also order either STARDOM event individually for $19.99 per event!

Spark Joshi: Lady Luck - 5 PM PT (Venue Time)

While STARDOM and Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling will be visiting The United States over Mania Week, they will not be alone in championing the unique flair and artform that is joshi puroresu. Spark Joshi is dedicated to showcasing the spirit and style of Japanese joshi wrestling, by bridging cultures and elevating women's wrestling. Spark blends athleticism, intensity and artistry, as its events celebrate hard-hitting action, technical excellence, and the emotional storytelling that define the best of women's wrestling worldwide.

Two main events have already been unveiled for Lady Luck in Las Vegas. In tag team action, former World of STARDOM Champion Syuri teams with the returning Zoe Lucas to face the dynamic pairing of Jada Stone and masked sensation Starlight Kid. With four distinct styles, this match promises a clash of speed, power, and strategy.

The other main event will see the vacant SPARK Joshi World Title decided as STARDOM standout Hazuki goes one-on-one with rising U.S. star Lena Kross. Hazuki brings a relentless pace and veteran experience, while Kross has been building momentum on the American independent scene. With championship gold on the line, both women will be looking to make history in Las Vegas, hoping to step out of Lady Luck's shadow glimmering in gold.

TNA: Unbreakable - 7 PM PT (Venue Time)

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling has had quite a resurgence in 2025. With the ascension of Matt and Jeff Hardy to the top of the tag team ranks, Joe Hendry's emotional World Championship and the incredible in-ring work of Mike Santana, Mustafa Ali, Nic Nemeth, The System, Masha Slamovich and countless others up and down the TNA roster, this promotion is now as deep as any other time in its storied history.

The main event of Unbreakable is a blockbuster mixed tag team featuring TNA World Champion Joe Hendry and TNA Knockouts Champion Masha Slamovich team as they take on Tessa Blanchard and Frankie Kazarian.

With tensions high and egos even higher, this clash of champions and challengers promises fireworks. Could Ethan Page arrive and be a factor in the proceedings? Fans have wanted to see Blanchard put in her place since her unceremonious return to TNA!

TNA will also crown their first ever International Champion at Unbreakable in Las Vegas. With First Class' AJ Francis already qualified for the championship final, the remaining tournament bouts will take place in advance of the title fight that same evening.

There will be two high-profile Triple Threat matches. First, former TNA World Champion Eric Young battles the high-flying Rascal Zachary Wentz and The System's JDC in what promises to be the chaos theory come to life.

Then, three of TNA's most well rounded fighters, the dazzling Ace Austin, the gritty and driven Steve Maclin and The System's Eddie Edwards collide, vying for the third and final berth in the championship battle.

And TNA Tag Team Champions Matt and Jeff Hardy, infinitely popular and beloved, align with The Bronx's fiercest fighter Mike Santana to take on the obnoxious trio of The Nemeth Brothers and Mustafa Ali in a six man tag team war so hot that it threatens to engulf Sin City..

With additional matches yet to be confirmed, TNA Unbreakable looks to continue the promotion's near-perfect record for truly quality marquee events.

Josh Barnett's Bloodsport XII - 8 PT (Venue Time)

Stripped of spectacle and reduced to its most primal form, Bloodsport discards wrestling's glitz and glamor for something far more visceral: a hybrid combat battleground where matches can only end by knockout or submission—no ropes, no pinfalls, and no excuses.

In the Bloodsport ring, wrestling is combat, where technique, endurance and heart are tested under the harshest conditions. It's where athletes come to prove their worth as combat sport artists. For the first time, Bloodsport takes over Las Vegas, the city of combat sports, boasting a stacked card filled with bone-crushing strikers, and pure fighting spirit. It all streams live on TrillerTV+.

WWE's Pete Dunne will battle Timothy Thatcher in a grimy, technical war between two of wrestling's most dangerous grapplers that will feature unrelenting intensity and joint manipulation.

Former IWGP World Heavyweight Champion Zack Sabre Jr. will take on The Octopus Jonathan Gresham in what can only be celebrated as a dream match battle between two pure in-ring technicians.

WWE's Nattie Neidhart makes her debut in the Bloodsport environment, taking on Japan's Miyu Yamashita in what promises to see power battle precision.

JR Kratos will battle WWE's Karrion Kross in a match promising heavyweight brutality in an absolute fight to the finish.

Leyla Hirsch returns to action after exiting AEW, battling Jordan Blade in a bout with two hard-hitting submission grapplers who each have something to prove to the world.

Shayna Baszler and Japanese star Konami face off in a battle of two celebrated fighters, each with MMA expertise and sharp submission arsenals.

Add in NXT's Charlie Dempsey vs. Shinya Aoki in an international showdown where fists will fly and strikes will thunder.

PROGRESS Wrestling: Chapter 179: PROGRESS Las Vegas- 11:59 PM PT (Venue Time)

PROGRESS Wrestling comes to The Collective as the ultimate representation and rebellious heart of the United Kingdom wrestling scene. PROGRESS lands in Las Vegas live on TrillerTV+, journeying far from home to shock the world in their first ever foray into Sin City.

CHAPTER 179 will be headlined by Luke Jacobs, one of the most physically dominant rising stars in the UK, defending the PROGRESS Men's World Championship against Michael Oku, marking their first-ever battle inside a PROGRESS RING as well as their first battle Stateside.

The PROGRESS Women's Championship will also be on the line in a heated Triple Threat battle that may be one of the most anticipated women's encounters over the course of The Collective and beyond.

Nina Samuels has held the championship since defeating an injured Rhio, destroying her 430+ day title reign. While Rhio has been relentless in chasing down the new champion, Vert Vixen interjected herself into the title picture in order to gain vengeance after past issues with Rhio as well. Rhio hopes to manipulate each challenger into taking out the other, so she can soak up the victory and the spotlight that goes with it.

Golden Globe award-winning Hollywood star Paul Walter Hauser continues his foray into professional wrestling as he enters a Scramble Match in an attempt to capture the PROGRESS Wrestling Proteus Championship held by Simon Miller. This multi-combatant bout will also feature GCW World Champion Effy, technical wizard Adam Priest and more. Will Hauser need to call in his buddies and the entire cast of Cobra Kai? That remains to be seen.

With Boisterous Behavior and Lykos Gym locked into a tag team collision that could name the next great tag team challengers for the PROGRESS Tag Team belts, a championship defense for Germany's WXW Unified World Champion The One Called Manders, plus Cara Noir, Axel Tischer and more international stars all descending upon Las Vegas for The Collective, PROGRESS Wrestling seeks to write CHAPTER 179 in blood, desire and determination, bringing the unique UK flavor to Sin City and The Collective

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From an article by Mike Johnson.
Mike Johnson is the lead reporter for PWInsider.com and has been writing about professional wrestling since 1996. He can be found on Twitter @MikePWInsider and MikeJohnsonWrites.com.

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