"CHIKARA" was an American professional wrestling promotion based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company took both its name and logo from the Japanese kanji meaning 'strength'. It was founded in 2002 by professional wrestlers Mike Quackenbush and Reckless Youth, who also served as trainers and in-ring.
Chikara shut down in June 2020 primarily due to allegations of misconduct within the company during the #SpeakingOut movement. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported that numerous women shared allegations of inappropriate behavior, including physical abuse and emotional abuse, against wrestlers, trainers, and the owner, Mike Quackenbush. These allegations led to the resignation of several wrestlers and the eventual closure of the promotion performers.
What if the promotion never closed? Would it have lasted in 2025? Would the promotion change with the times or fall by the wayside of the independent promotion? We discuss this and so much more...
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