Professional wrestling’s reach beyond the ring continues to expand, as Jason Baker has revealed that he is making a horror film with Erick Redbeard. The announcement places Redbeard, known to many wrestling fans for his work in WWE and AEW, alongside Baker in a project that connects the wrestling world with the horror genre.

Specific details regarding the film, including its title, release date, cast, plot and the respective roles of Baker and Redbeard, have not yet been announced. Still, the news is a notable creative development for Redbeard, whose recognizable screen presence and imposing physicality have made him a distinctive figure across major wrestling platforms.

Baker has long been associated with practical effects, creature work and horror-related creative projects, making the collaboration a natural fit on paper. The project also arrives at a time when wrestlers and wrestling-adjacent personalities are increasingly pursuing opportunities in film, television, music and other entertainment fields. For now, the film remains an early announcement, but it is one worth following as more information becomes available.

WWE Content Includes Oba Femi, PAC Retrospective and Raw Coverage

WWE’s digital output for September 28 included a segment centered on Oba Femi, with the powerhouse set to deliver a message to The Vision. The situation adds another development to Femi’s ongoing WWE presence, though the precise content of his message was not detailed in the announcement.

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Femi has established himself as one of the company’s most physically dominant emerging talents. Any direct statement involving The Vision will naturally draw attention, particularly given the emphasis WWE has placed on video packages, social media clips and short-form programming to advance personalities and rivalries between televised shows.

Elsewhere, WWE Vault highlighted a collection of Neville/PAC matches available through YouTube. The retrospective material offers fans an opportunity to revisit bouts from a major chapter of PAC’s career, when he competed under the Neville name in WWE. PAC has remained one of the most acclaimed wrestlers of his generation, with his work across WWE, AEW and international promotions earning consistent recognition for its pace, athleticism and intensity.

WWE also continued to circulate material from its recent programming, including full highlights from the September 21 edition of Raw. In addition, fans can revisit every featured Shield versus Wyatt Family encounter through WWE’s archival content. The rivalry between The Shield and The Wyatt Family remains one of the defining multi-man conflicts of the 2010s, bringing together Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose against Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan in matches that remain heavily discussed by viewers.

The archival focus is particularly timely considering Redbeard’s horror-film announcement. As Erick Rowan, Redbeard was a central part of the Wyatt Family identity, a group whose ominous presentation and cinematic sensibility made it stand apart from much of WWE’s roster during that era.

Independent Wrestling Cards Take Shape

A number of independent promotions also confirmed new matches and appearances for upcoming events. Tim Bosby versus Colby Carter has been signed for a future Pro Wrestling Symphony event. Both competitors will have an opportunity to make a statement in a matchup that adds depth to the promotion’s forthcoming lineup.

GCW has added another hard-hitting match to its October schedule, as Manders will face Nick Gage at The Last Frontier 2. The pairing brings together two wrestlers with reputations for uncompromising, physical performances. Gage remains one of the most identifiable names in deathmatch-oriented wrestling, while Manders has built a strong following through his rugged presentation and willingness to engage opponents in a punishing style.

With the match officially set, fans can expect interest to build around how each man approaches the contest. No stipulation was included in the announcement, so it remains to be seen whether the bout will be contested under standard rules or whether additional conditions will be revealed closer to the event.

At DEFY All Heart, AMAZANGA has been announced for the 8X Eliminator match. Multi-person elimination bouts can create opportunities for wrestlers to distinguish themselves quickly, particularly when the format forces competitors to account for several threats at once. AMAZANGA’s addition brings another confirmed participant into a match designed to test adaptability and survival as much as individual skill.

House of Glory has also confirmed that Killer Kross will appear at Superclash 3 in November. Kross is a prominent attraction on the independent scene and has experience on major wrestling stages, making his booking a significant addition for the event. His opponent and role on the card were not specified in the announcement.

Meanwhile, ACTION Wrestling’s Civil War is now available to stream on IWTV. The availability gives viewers who were unable to attend the event a chance to catch up on the promotion’s latest show and allows independent wrestling followers to explore another active regional product.

MLP, TNA and Fan-Focused Announcements

Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling’s Northern Rising will feature a fan meet-and-greet involving Johnny TV, Priscilla Kelly and Nikki Storm. Meet-and-greets remain a valuable part of the live-event experience, giving audiences a more personal connection with performers outside the bell-to-bell action.

The announced trio represents a mix of personalities with broad recognition among wrestling viewers. Johnny TV has accumulated experience across multiple televised promotions, while Priscilla Kelly and Nikki Storm each bring established identities and dedicated fan interest to the appearance. No further details concerning the timing or format of the meet-and-greet were included.

TNA Wrestling, meanwhile, is partnering with Operation H.O.P.E. The partnership adds to the community and outreach efforts that wrestling promotions frequently undertake alongside their in-ring programming. Additional information about the scope of the initiative was not provided, but the announcement places TNA alongside an organization centered on support and assistance work.

Community partnerships can have an impact beyond a promotion’s usual audience, allowing wrestlers, staff and fans to rally around causes that extend outside the arena. TNA’s involvement with Operation H.O.P.E. is therefore an initiative that bears watching as further details emerge.

Additional Names and Wrestling Culture Notes

The wrestling schedule also includes a pair of items that underline the variety of talent active outside the largest promotions. Joe Alonzo recently participated in an interview with Death Arts, offering fans another opportunity to hear from a wrestler working across the independent landscape. Separately, Tony Scar has drawn attention online with a comedy song centered on WWE.

Outside the ring, the wrestler formerly known as Dakota Kai shared enthusiasm for the re-release of Avengers: Endgame. It is a smaller pop-culture note, but it reflects the way wrestlers continue to engage publicly with the movies, music, games and fandoms that overlap with their audiences.

Across one day’s worth of announcements, the through line is the sheer range of modern wrestling activity. There is WWE programming and archival material, a feature-film collaboration involving a familiar performer, major independent matches, fan-access events, streaming availability and a charitable partnership. The industry’s calendar rarely moves in just one direction, and September 28 offered another example of how much happens simultaneously beyond the biggest televised bouts.

The most unusual item may be the horror-film collaboration between Jason Baker and Erick Redbeard, particularly because it bridges Redbeard’s wrestling history with the dark, theatrical atmosphere often associated with the Wyatt Family. Yet the confirmed bouts for GCW, DEFY and Pro Wrestling Symphony, along with Killer Kross’ upcoming House of Glory appearance and MLP’s planned fan event, ensure that there is no shortage of in-ring activity ahead.

As cards continue to develop and more information is released, fans will be watching for details on Redbeard and Baker’s film, the direction of Oba Femi’s message to The Vision, and the final form of the many upcoming independent wrestling events now taking shape.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Darryl Polo is a passionate wrestling fan covering WWE, AEW, TNA and beyond. He loves great rivalries, breakout stars and the moments that keep fans talking long after the bell. How we work.