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Northern Rising
Promotional poster of the event
PromotionMaple Leaf Pro Wrestling
DateMay 10, 2025
CityToronto, Ontario, Canada
VenueMattamy Athletic Centre at Maple Leaf Gardens
Pay-per-view chronology
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Northern Rising was a professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by Canadian promotion Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling (MLP).[1][2]

The event took place at the Mattamy Athletic Centre at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the venue where many events from the defunct promotion Maple Leaf Wrestling were held. It streamed on Triller TV on May 10, 2025. It featured independent wrestlers and contracted wrestlers from various promotions around the world such as All Elite Wrestling, Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, New Japan Pro Wrestling and WWE via their independent development program WWE ID.

Production

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Background

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On January 30, 2025, MLP announced in addition to its return with Mayhem in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling would hold its first show at the Mattamy Athletic Centre at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, Canada titled Northern Rising which would take on May 10, 2025.[3][4] On March 4, 2025, MLP announced that a tournament to crown the MLP Women's Canadian Champion would be held with opening matches taking place during Mayhem on both nights and the finals taking place at Northern Rising.[5]

Storylines

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Northern Rising featured multiple professional wrestling matches that involved different wrestlers from pre-existing scripted feuds and storylines. Storylines were produced on various Border City Wrestling and Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling events.[6]

Results

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No.Results[15]StipulationsTimes[16]
1PAmir Jordan, El Reverso and Vaughn Vertigo defeated Bryce Hansen, Raj Singh and Rohan Raja by pinfallSix-man tag team match—
2Josh Alexander defeated Q. T. Marshall by submissionSingles match[7]10:55
3Zack Sabre Jr. defeated Jonathan Gresham by pinfallSingles match[8]16:27
4Serena Deeb defeated Miyu Yamashita by pinfallSingles match[9]12:56
5Bullet Club War Dogs (David Finlay and Drilla Moloney) vs. The Good Brothers (Doc Gallows and Karl Anderson) ended in a double countoutTag team match[10]11:22
6Thom Latimer (c) defeated Stu Grayson by pinfallSingles match for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship[11]13:04
7"Speedball" Mike Bailey defeated Gabe Kidd and Michael OkuThree-way match[12]21:52
8Gisele Shaw (with The Personal Concierge) defeated Kylie Rae by pinfallTournament Final for the inaugural MLP Women's Canadian Championship[13]18:05
9Josh Alexander won by last eliminating Matt Cardona[Note 1]20-man Gauntlet For The Gold for the inaugural MLP Canadian Championship[14]42:31
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
P – the match was broadcast on the pre-show
  1. ^ Other competitors: PCO, Rhyno, Billy Gunn, El Phantasmo, Raj Dhesi, Q. T. Marshall, Rich Swann, Psycho Mike, Bishop Dyer, Sheldon Jean, Bhupinder Gujjar, Johnny Parisi, Michael Allen Richard Clark, Alex Zayne, Mo Jabari, Rohan Raja, Brent Banks and El Reverso.

Inaugural Women's Canadian Championship tournament bracket

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Quarterfinals
Mayhem
(March 14) 		Semifinals
Mayhem
(March 15) 		Final
Northern Rising
(May 10)
         
Kylie Rae Pin
Zoe Sager 7:36
Kylie Rae Sub
Taylor Rising 11:05
Taylor Rising Pin
Beaa Moss 5:39
Kylie Rae Pin
Gisele Shaw 18:05
Serena Deeb Sub
Aurora Teves 7:40
Serena Deeb Pin
Gisele Shaw 20:33
Gisele Shaw Pin
Laynie Luck 16:33

References

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  1. ^ Currier, Joseph (August 8, 2024). "Former TNA executive Scott D'Amore announces revival of Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  2. ^ "Legendary Canadian wrestling brand gets a reboot thanks to this former grappler". CBC News. August 17, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Russell, Skylar (January 30, 2025). "Maple Leaf Pro Bringing Northern Rising Event To The Former Maple Leaf Gardens In May 2025". Fightful.
  4. ^ "MAPLE LEAF PRO Heading to TORONTO; Road to Northern Rising Begins In Windsor". mlpwrestling.com. January 30, 2025.
  5. ^ Thomas, Jeremy (March 4, 2025). "MLP Women's Canadian Champion To Be Crowned In Tournament, Will Start At MLP Mayhem". 411Mania.
  6. ^ Graianowski, Ed (January 13, 2006). "How Pro Wrestling Works". HowStuffWorks, Inc. Discovery Communications. Archived from the original on November 29, 2013. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
  7. ^ "Instagram Announcement". mlpwrestling.com. April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  8. ^ "Instagram Announcement". mlpwrestling.com. April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  9. ^ "Instagram Announcement". mlpwrestling.com. April 6, 2025. Retrieved April 6, 2025.
  10. ^ "Instagram Announcement". mlpwrestling.com. April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  11. ^ "Instagram Announcement". mlpwrestling.com. April 16, 2025. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
  12. ^ "Instagram Announcement". mlpwrestling.com. April 27, 2025. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  13. ^ "Instagram Announcement". mlpwrestling.com. March 23, 2025. Retrieved March 23, 2025.
  14. ^ "Instagram Announcement". mlpwrestling.com. March 26, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
  15. ^ Lambert, Jeremy (May 11, 2025). "MLP Northern Rising Results (5/10): Josh Alexander, Gabe Kidd, Mike Bailey, Bishop Dyer, More Compete". Fightful.
  16. ^ Vetter, Chris (May 10, 2025). "Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling "Northern Rising" results (5/10): Vetter's review of the Gauntlet For The Gold to become MLP Canadian Champion, Kylie Rae vs. Gisele Shaw to become MLP Women's Canadian Champion". Pro Wrestling Dot Net. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
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