Don Callis has joined Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling.
The promotion took to social media to announce that Callis will be joining Mauro Ranallo on commentary for future Maple Leaf Pro events. The duo was touted as Canadian dream team by the promotion.
BREAKING: As announced on @TalkIsJericho, @TheDonCallis returns to the broadcast booth at #MLPForgedInExcellence on Oct 19 & 20 in Windsor, Ontario, joining forces with Mauro Ranallo to form a Canadian Dream Team on commentary!
— MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling (@MapleLeafPW) September 4, 2024
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Fans can check out Maple Leaf Pro's full press release on the matter below (via PWInsider):
DON CALLIS JOINS MAPLE LEAF PRO
CALLIS JOINS MAURO RANALLO ON MIC DUTY FOR OCTOBER 19 & 20 EVENTS MAPLE LEAF PRO ALSO ANNOUNCES AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTION TEAM
ONTARIO, CANADA – September 4, 2024 – The resurgent MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling promotion has filled its color commentator seat with none other than Don Callis.
Known and reviled by fans as Cyrus the Virus in ECW, The Jackal in WWE, and as himself in TNA and AEW, Callis’s mic skills and switchblade wit have made him one of the most dynamic personalities in pro wrestling’s modern era.
“We mean it when we say MAPLE LEAF PRO will be Forged In Excellence," said Scott D’Amore, MAPLE LEAF PRO President. "Just as our two-night Pay-Per-View event on October 19 and 20 will feature the likes of 'The Maharaja' Raj Dhesi, Josh Alexander, and Speedball Mike Bailey in the ring, our commentary team will also be the best in class with Mauro Ranallo now joined by Don Callis.
“All that on-air talent will be supported by a production truck full of award winners and a who’s who of pro-wrestling live event production.”
Directing MAPLE LEAF PRO: Forged In Excellence will be Timothy J. Walbert, who has over four decades of live event experience, notably directing WrestleMania and many other massive events during eight years with WWE. Walbert has also directed entertainment juggernauts as varied as the NFL, MLB, and musical acts including Eminem and KISS. Walbert’s directorial vision has crafted the styles of TNA Wrestling and more recently AEW.
The creative force behind MAPLE LEAF PRO’s on-air branding and production is Kevin M. Sullivan, the Emmy and Promax-winning visionary who has already made significant contributions to TNA Wrestling, All-Elite Wrestling, and WWE. Sullivan’s talents have also
shaped the brand identities of a client list that includes NBC Universal, Warner Brothers Discovery, and Fox Sports.
Rounding out an all-star team is Keith Mitchell, the renowned executive producer who has five decades of experience in professional wrestling. Mitchell’s dynamic approach was key to World Class Championship Wrestling’s international success in the 80s, WCW’s record ratings in the 90s, and TNA's growth in the 2000s. More recently, his strategic vision helped AEW’s rapid ascension as a leading force in the industry.
MAPLE LEAF PRO is still over a month away from its triumphant return, yet it has made international news with the signing of major talent as well as being a founding member of the international Pro-Wrestling Alliance along with Qatar Pro Wrestling and Oceania Pro Wrestling.
Both nights of MAPLE LEAF PRO: Forged in Excellence will be broadcast live on TrillerTV, ensuring fans around the world can witness the return of this historic promotion.
Event: MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling - Forged In Excellence
Featuring: The Maharaja Raj Dhesi – former WWE Champion, 2x TNA World Champion Josh Alexander, X-Division great Speedball Mike Bailey, Gisele Shaw, New Japan’s KUSHIDA, AEW’s Konosuke Takeshita, and ROH Women’s World Champion Athena.
Dates: Saturday, October 19, and Sunday, October 20
TrillerTV: https://snip.ly/BLPFIE
Location: St. Clair College, Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Tickets: On sale now at mlpwrestling.com
Follow MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling on social media:
Twitter: @MAPLELEAFPROWrestling
Facebook: facebook.com/MAPLELEAFPROWrestling
Instagram: @MAPLELEAFPROWrestling
YouTube: youtube.com/MAPLELEAFPROWrestling
Website: mlpwrestling.com
Email: [email protected]
About MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling
MAPLE LEAF PRO Wrestling is the revival of the iconic Maple Leaf Wrestling brand, a cornerstone of professional wrestling for almost a century. Under the leadership of renowned promoter Scott D’Amore, MLP honors the legacy of legendary wrestlers like Lou Thesz, Bruno Sammartino, and Ric Flair while featuring modern-day stars from WWE, New Japan, TNA, AEW, and beyond.
Based in Ontario, Canada, MAPLE LEAF PRO builds on a legacy of greatness to shape the future of professional wrestling. For more information, visit mlpwrestling.com and follow us on social media.
Fightful will have full coverage of Maple Leaf Pro's Forged In Excellence events on Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20.
