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From Auschwitz, Holocaust survivor issues urgent warning over rising antisemitism in Canada
AUSCHWITZ: A Holocaust survivor from Canada has warned about growing antisemitism in his country, calling on the nation's leaders to take action against perpetrators.
Nate Leipciger spoke at the annual March of the Living at Auschwitz in Poland on Tuesday as thousands gathered to commemorate those killed in the Holocaust against a backdrop of growing antisemitism in the world.
The 98-year-old said he was recently targeted in Toronto when mezuzahs (sacred parchment scrolls) were forcibly removed from apartment doors in his building.
The violence increased in March when his synagogue was also targeted in a drive-by shooting. "The front doors and lobby were destroyed. It is terrible that we have lost our sense of security," Leipciger told Fox News Digital.
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"Once you lose that, you no longer know when or where the next attack might occur. It is deeply troubling to live in a free, democratic country — where everyone is meant to have equal rights — and to be persecuted in this way," he added.
Born in Poland in 1928, Leipciger was deported to Auschwitz in 1943. He survived multiple camps and a death march before being liberated in 1945, later immigrating to Canada in 1948.
The only way to prevent history from repeating itself, he said, is to advocate for the truth and confront deception and lies.
"The running is over. For centuries, we ran. We have to stand up for our right to live as Jews in any country, including Israel, as free citizens enjoying the fruits of Western culture, of which we are part," he added.
Since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, massacre, Canada has seen a sharp rise in antisemitism, with B’nai Brith Canada reporting 6,219 incidents in 2024 — more than double the number recorded in 2022.
While figures for 2025 have yet to be released, Public Safety Canada noted that from April to June 2025, "Among hate crimes targeting religion… the majority were directed at the Jewish community (69%)."
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Canadian Jewish communities are "extremely concerned" about a surge in antisemitism, a reality conveyed by Israeli officials both privately and publicly to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government.
"We are aware of extreme concern among Jewish communities in Canada about their safety and well-being, both as individuals and as communities, including their institutions," Israeli Ambassador to Ottawa Ido Moed told Fox News Digital. "Israel views the recent attacks against synagogues as very serious and considers Canada among the high-risk countries in terms of shooting incidents."
Moed said Israel has offered to expand cooperation with Canada across areas including education and security coordination, and has initiated roundtable discussions on policy, regulation and best practices.
U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Yehuda Kaploun told Fox News Digital at Auschwitz that leadership accountability is critical to confronting antisemitism.
"It is incumbent upon law enforcement in various countries to designate terrorist organizations, as we have done with certain aspects of the Muslim Brotherhood and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The world should do so collectively, and America is leading the way in that battle," Kaploun said.
Earlier this month, shots were fired at a Jewish-owned restaurant in Toronto during Passover. In March, Israel’s minister of Diaspora affairs and combating antisemitism, Amichai Chikli, sent a letter urging Ottawa to increase efforts to protect Jewish communities after three synagogues in the Toronto area were hit by gunfire within just one week.
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Richard Marceau, senior vice president of strategic initiatives and general counsel at the Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs, noted that Jewish Canadians are 25 times more likely than any other group to be victims of hate crimes.
"What we have seen in Canada is an all-level systemic failure to address Jew-hatred," he told Fox News Digital.
"Confronting this crisis is essential not only to protect the Jewish community, but to safeguard the future of the Canadian way of life," he continued. "All levels of government must do more to protect Canadians, including ensuring robust and consistent enforcement of existing laws, improving transparency in prosecutorial decisions, strengthening support – including financially – for community security, and addressing the drivers of radicalization in Canada."
SanJaya Wijayakoon, an RCMP superintendent in Vancouver who joined a global law enforcement delegation on the March of the Living, said engagement with the Jewish community is central to policing.
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"A big part of our work is to build contacts and maintain strong relationships through which we can receive information, provide advice and guidance on ensuring safety, and, if something crosses the line into criminality, investigate it fully," he said.
"I think as the years pass, fewer and fewer people within the police understand what happened in 1945 in Europe. Being in this program and on this march allows us to return and speak to our people about what I learned and observed, and they can apply it in their day-to-day work," he added.
Sylvan Adams, president of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region, pointed to the recent synagogue shootings in Toronto and criticized the government's response as insufficient.
"I would like to see the prime minister properly define the problem and stop pussyfooting around, pretending radical Islam does not exist," Adams said.
"We are under attack. Foreign actors are operating in Western countries in three areas: they are sending radical imams into mosques, they are investing massive amounts of money in educational systems and they are targeting us on social media. I find the response by Western leaders, with the exception of President Trump, to be entirely lacking," he said.
"Everyone in the West needs to wake up. They are trying to take away our freedom. It starts with the Jews but never ends with the Jews," he added.
Alex Vesia emotional after save with healthcare workers who helped family through daughter's death in stands
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia admitted he was almost in tears after striking out three New York Mets hitters in a row to close a 2-1 victory at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night.
It’s usually not Vesia’s job to close games, but with Edwin Diaz dealing with arm fatigue, manager Dave Roberts called upon him to face Jorge Polanco, Bo Bichette and Francisco Alvarez while clinging to a one-run lead in the top of the ninth inning. But he was up for the challenge.
It also happened to be healthcare appreciation night at Dodger Stadium, and some of those honored in the crowd that night were by Vesia’s side through a horrific time for the veteran left-hander.
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Vesia and his wife lost their infant daughter last October – just five days after she was born. Before the 2025 World Series, Vesia left the team, citing a "deeply personal matter," and he never pitched in the thrilling Fall Classic that ensued with the Toronto Blue Jays.
On Tuesday night, some of those healthcare workers who cared for Vesia and his family through the hard time were in the stands to support him. And they went ballistic as his performance shaped out to be a good one.
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Cameras panned to the group of healthcare workers that were there for Vesia, and they were on their feet jumping and cheering every time he got a strikeout. When Alvarez was called for a check-swing strike three to end the game, Vesia reacted in elation as he celebrated the victory.
During a post-game interview, he pointed up to the suite where those healthcare workers cheered him on and spoke about their impact.
"I’m going to cry, man. This is a very emotional day. Everyone up there played a very, very, very big part. [My wife] Kay and I are just so happy to be able to share today. For me to get a save, it’s unbelievable."
The Dodgers and Blue Jays both paid tribute to Vesia on the field during the World Series, showing support through his situation. A few days after the World Series, Vesia announced the death of his daughter, where he thanked the Dodgers, the fan base and the Blue Jays for their support during the difficult time.
Vesia was back with the Dodgers to start the 2026 season, and his first outing resulted in a standing ovation from the Dodger Stadium crowd after getting out of a seventh-inning jam against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
And like he was in that first outing, Vesia was sporting a customized pink Marucci glove on his right hand Tuesday night with his daughter’s name stitched on it. He also had her birthdate as well as a "K" for his wife on the glove’s ring finger.
Since the start of the season, Vesia hasn’t given up a run for the Dodgers, striking out nine hitters and collecting a save prior to Tuesday night’s as well.
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Synagogue in London targeted in attempted 'antisemitic hate crime,' UK police say
Police in London are on the hunt Wednesday for two masked suspects behind an attempted arson attack on a synagogue that is being treated as an "antisemitic hate crime."
The United Kingdom’s Metropolitan Police said the individuals, who were wearing "dark clothing and balaclavas," approached the synagogue in the Finchley neighborhood shortly after midnight Wednesday and "threw two bottles, suspected to contain petrol, and a brick at the building."
"We are aware of the significant concern that this incident will cause in the community, particularly in the wake of the arson attack in Golders Green last month," Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams said. "We are working with the affected synagogue and continuing to meet with community leaders."
"I would like to reassure the community that we take incidents of this nature extremely seriously and detectives are working urgently to identify the suspects," he added.
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Police said neither bottle ignited and no damage or injuries were reported.
British prosecutors earlier this month charged three suspects — ages 17, 19 and 20 — in an alleged arson attack targeting Jewish community ambulances in north London.
The March 23 incident unfolded at around 1:45 a.m. in the Golders Green neighborhood, where four ambulances operated by a volunteer emergency service serving the Jewish community were deliberately set ablaze in a synagogue parking lot.
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In the latest incident, the Metropolitan Police said no arrests have been made as of Wednesday afternoon local time.
"If you have any CCTV, dash cam footage or information that could help officers please contact the police," Williams said.
"Residents can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area over the coming days. We have brought in additional officers and would urge anyone with concerns to speak to them," he added.
Fox News Digital’s Sophia Compton contributed to this report.
CMLL takes center stage for historic US show in Las Vegas amid WrestleMania week
Pro wrestling fans will descend on Las Vegas for days of action ahead of WrestleMania 42 this week, but WWE is hardly the only game in town.
Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), one of Mexico’s most popular pro wrestling promotions, is set to hold its first solo show in the U.S. in its 92-year history. CMLL has produced many legendary pro wrestlers and some of its top stars presently are making significant waves in other major North American promotions like All Elite Wrestling (AEW) and Ring of Honor (ROH).
The company has partnered with AEW and ROH on plenty of occasions with some pro wrestlers in the latter promotions signing dual contracts allowing them to compete on each other’s shows, including Místico and Thunder Rosa.
CMLL is set to put together an intriguing card that will showcase Lucha Libre style of pro wrestling that the average fan might have never seen before.
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Flip Gordon, who is the National Wrestling Alliance's historic world middleweight champion, is among those participating in matches at the historic CMLL show. He said for CMLL to have its own show in Las Vegas underscored the incredible momentum the company has put together.
"I think it's very significant. Last year, we sold over a million tickets in Arena Mexico, which no other company has ever done in the history of professional wrestling," Gordon told Fox News Digital. "CMLL is on a hot streak right now. We're selling out shows left and right. I think this year we're gonna break the record for most sold out shows in our 92-year history.
"This show is very significant because this is the first time that we are crossing the border into the United States as a company. We are bringing our talent to Las Vegas to put on the best show we can to show what Lucha Libre is. CMLL is the creator of Lucha Libre. Now it's our chance to show exactly what Lucha Libre is and we're very excited."
He added that fans are in for a treat as many notable names are going to be on the card.
"Oh, this show is stacked," Gordon said. "So, we got, in the main event, we got Místico (and Templario) versus Hechicero (and Ángel de Oro) in a champion versus champion match. We have Claudio Castagnoli versus Atlantis Jr. … Atlantis, Jr., obviously, second generation superstar. He's a huge star. He's having a breakthrough year right now, he's in AEW as well as CMLL.
"Then we have my match, I'm tagging with Capitán Suicida. We're going against two of the brightest young stars in all the professional wrestling, not just Mexico, all over the world, in Máscara Dorada and Neón. That one's gonna be a really fun, fast-paced match. I think that one's, a lot of people are gonna be very interested in seeing that match. And then we got a bunch of others.
"We got Persephone defending her women's championship (against Tessa Blanchard). We got another trios match. We have a legends match. We have Blue Panther versus Último Guerrero, which is gonna be phenomenal. Blue Panther, I believe he's in his 60s, and he's still at the top of his game. So if you've never seen Blue Panther, this is a must-see show because he's gonna go crazy, especially against Último."
Gordon, who is from Massachusetts, said that he’s relishing the opportunity to be on the card because he’s an American who gets to represent his adopted home of Mexico at such a pivotal moment.
He added that he hoped to showcase the different style of pro wrestling that CMLL has to offer.
"I'm very honored to be a part of this card because, obviously, I'm a foreigner, I'm living down here as a foreigner," Gordon told Fox News Digital. "My wife and my family, I have two daughters, they're Mexican, they were born here.
"So, to be part of the show as a foreign but representing Mexico, representing CMLL, it's a true honor for me because I get to represent the country I love, the company I love and It's gonna be exciting to show a different style, because a lot of the fans have never seen me do Lucha Libre. They've only seen me in American style. So I'm very excited to show how much I've grown as a professional wrestler, how much I've grown as a person, and it's gonna be really fun to see some familiar faces."
CMLL is one of a handful of companies participating in Slam Fest, joining Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling, Stardom, Maple Leaf Pro and House of Glory. Each company will host their shows at the Pearl Theater in Palms Casino Resort.
The CMLL event is set for Thursday at 3 p.m. PT.
Jimmy Kimmel fires back at critics telling him how to do his job as late-night comedian
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel hit back at people he said were telling him how to do his job as a comedian on Wednesday, arguing, "My job is whatever I decide my job is."
The late-night comedian told "IMO" hosts, former first lady Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson that he always believed his job to be one where he talks about what's going on in people's lives, on a local and national level.
"These are things that I take very seriously," he said. "And, of course, I like to, I love telling jokes, I love being funny, I love when the audience laughs. There's nothing that's more exciting to me than that. But well-rounded human beings don't behave that way."
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"To say that, well, your job is this, it makes me — I bristle at that because, first of all, don't tell me what my job is," Kimmel continued. "I don't tell you what your job is. My job is whatever I decide my job is or whatever my employer allows me to do. That's what my job is."
"And comedians have been doing this for a long time," he added. "And from my generation, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, it just shows a great deal of ignorance when it comes to comedy to say, well, Johnny Carson didn't do this. Well, first of all, we're living in a different time."
The late-night host said it would be "embarrassing" and "shameful" to not talk about the state of the world on his comedy show.
Obama also praised Kimmel for speaking out on politics on his show.
"To me, it just seems obvious and unavoidable, and I don't see that. I just can't imagine on those nights talking about anything other than what we are talking about," he said.
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Kimmel told Obama and Robinson that he was OK with people who believed differently from him, but explained that he's always been a liberal.
"I've never voted for a Republican in my life," he said.
"I don't mind if people think differently," Kimmel said. "I have some very close friends who think very differently, and I'm OK with that. I understand that people have different life experiences and believe things. I know I personally believed certain things to be true for a long time in my life and realized that they weren't. And just, you have to allow for that."
Kimmel went on to say he was grateful to podcasters who are now expressing they had second thoughts about President Donald Trump.
"I posted something on Instagram about some of these primarily podcasters who now are having second thoughts about who they endorsed for president," he said. "And I'm grateful to them for being honest and admitting that they were mistaken."
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Kimmel's wife and show writer Molly McNearney said she lost relationships with people in her family who supported Trump in the 2024 election.
Kimmel is a staunch, everyday critic of the president.
He has regularly attended anti-Trump and anti-ICE protests over the course of the president's second term.
Amazon Prime Video stream cuts out during final minute of do-or-die NBA play-in tournament game
Ideally, during the final minutes of a do-or-die playoff game, fans wouldn’t miss any of the game due to technical difficulties.
Unfortunately, fans missed part of the final minute of the Charlotte Hornets' 127-126 overtime victory over the Miami Heat in the NBA’s Play-In Tournament on Tuesday night because Amazon Prime Video’s stream cut out.
The feed cut out as the game was resuming after a timeout, with the Hornets leading the Heat 125-120 with 48.1 seconds left in overtime. Amazon Prime Video’s blackout lasted almost two minutes, with fans missing 22.1 seconds of game time and a Hornets possession.
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The blackout occurred as Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr recently said he was concerned that the rising prices of streaming games are maddening for sports fans. Carr’s comments come as the NFL, NBA, MLB and other major sports leagues are shifting some of their games from traditional broadcasts to streaming services.
The blackout happened because of an issue in the production truck, a spokesperson for Amazon Prime Video told ESPN.
"Our teams restored the feed as quickly as possible to ensure fans could watch the conclusion of the game. We are conducting a thorough internal review to determine the cause of the outage," the spokesperson said.
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was one of many fans who took to social media to voice his displeasure with the service cutting out.
"Tell me the game didn't just cut off?!!? Am I trippin?? WTH," James posted to X.
The NBA signed an 11-year, $76 billion media rights deal with Amazon Prime Video that began this season, and the streaming service has exclusive rights to all six of this year’s play-in tournament games.
The matchup between the Heat (10th seed) and Hornets (ninth seed) was win-or-go-home. With the win, the Hornets will play the loser of the No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers and the No. 8 Orlando Magic on Friday.
If they beat the loser of that matchup, they will make the NBA Playoffs as the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Fox News' Brian Flood contributed to this report.
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Judge orders migrant accused of killing Loyola student to submit DNA sample
A Venezuelan migrant charged in the March killing of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman appeared in court on Wednesday, where a judge ordered him to provide a DNA sample and approved requests tied to his medical treatment ahead of trial.
Illegal immigrant Jose Medina-Medina, 25, is accused of fatally shooting Gorman, 18, at a Rogers Park pier March 19.
He limped into court on Wednesday after federal prosecutors earlier this month charged Medina-Medina with illegally possessing a firearm, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
In addition to the federal charge, he faces state-level charges including murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault and illegal possession of a weapon.
On the murder charge, the state requested that the court order the defendant to submit a DNA sample to state police. The public defender objected, but the judge granted the motion.
The public defender also requested a trial and submitted a healthcare order noting a bullet fragment lodged in Medina-Medina’s nasal cavity.
They asked that his medical records be collected from multiple hospitals where he has received treatment, though no specific facilities were identified.
The state did not object, and the judge granted the healthcare orders.
Fox News Digital previously reported Medina-Medina was apprehended at the southern border in 2023, flagged as a flight risk, and had no valid asylum claim before being released into the U.S. in 2023 under the Biden administration.
Records indicate he did not have a valid U.S. address or identification and was unable to provide a verifiable point of contact.
His arraignment is scheduled for April 29.
Fox News Digital's Greg Wehner and Adam Sabes, along with Fox News' Bill Melugin contributed to this report.
Trump reveals he has multi-pick SCOTUS plan ready as retirement speculation heats up
President Donald Trump said he is "prepared" to appoint up to three Supreme Court justices if vacancies arise, signaling he is ready to further reshape the high court as speculation swirls around a potential retirement from Justice Samuel Alito.
Trump told Fox Business' Maria Bartiromo that Alito, an appointee of former President George W. Bush, could retire and that he has a shortlist of nominees in mind, though he did not mention any names.
The remarks sharpen the stakes around any potential vacancy, as Trump signaled he is ready to seize the opportunity to deepen the court’s conservative majority. With retirement speculation around Alito intensifying and Republicans eyeing the window before the 2026 midterms, the prospect of an opening is already putting fresh focus on succession politics.
"In theory, it's two — you just read the statistics — it could be two, could be three, could be one," Trump said. "I don't know. I'm prepared to do it. But when you mention Alito, he is a great justice."
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Rumors about Alito, 76, potentially retiring have grown because of his age, his two-decade tenure on the bench and speculation that he may want to make sure a conservative successor is confirmed by the current Republican-led Senate, especially before the upcoming midterm elections in which Republicans are at risk of losing or seeing a diminished majority.
The rumors were further fueled when it was revealed Alito was treated last month for dehydration after becoming ill at a Federalist Society dinner. A Supreme Court spokesperson clarified at the time that the justice was "thoroughly checked" and returned to the bench the following Monday.
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Justice Clarence Thomas, an appointee of President George H.W. Bush, has drawn less retirement speculation despite being one year older than Alito at 77 and his own lengthy tenure. Thomas has been a conservative fixture on the court for more than three decades and holds a record as the second-longest serving justice in history.
Trump noted what he viewed as an upside to replacing Alito, who sides with him on nearly every high-profile court case, but said it would come at a cost.
"Justice Alito is an unbelievable justice, and a brilliant justice, and he gets the country," Trump said. "He does what's right for the country. It's the law, and he goes by it as much as anybody, but he gets to the point. That's good for our country. So ... one way you should be, 'Oh, I'm thrilled,' but he's so good."
While many prominent conservative judges, from appellate court Judge James Ho to Florida-based federal Judge Aileen Cannon, have been floated as options in legal circles, Trump has not publicly revealed any of his preferences at this stage.
Senate Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, told reporters this week he would recommend Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, or Mike Lee, R-Utah, as top candidates if Alito were to retire. Grassley emphasized that he hoped Alito would not step down but said his committee is "fully prepared" to process a nominee before the upcoming midterm elections if needed.
Cruz said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital that having his name in the mix was a "high honor" but that he did not want the job.
"The reason I've said no is that a principled federal judge stays out of policy fights and stays out of political fights. ... But I don't want to stay out of policy fights. I don't want to stay out of political fights," Cruz said. "I want to be right in the middle of them."
Lee's office did not respond to a request for comment.
No president since Ronald Reagan has influenced the Supreme Court more than Trump, who secured three appointments during his first term, underscoring how Trump has shaped the 6-3 ideological divide on the court in favor of conservatives.
George H.W. Bush appointed two, as did George W. Bush and former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton. Former President Joe Biden appointed one, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
West Coast Pro to showcase wrestling at its ‘rawest form’ with rising women’s star headlining its main event
Las Vegas will transform into a pro wrestling fan’s paradise for a few days with WrestleMania 42 being the main course for most people who will fly into the city from around the world.
WWE will be sharing the spotlight.
Dozens of pro wrestling companies will be featured throughout the week at various venues all over the city. Imagine as if each college football conference was hosting its championship game every day from Wednesday to Sunday with the NFL’s Super Bowl occurring at the end. It’s the same feeling that will encapsulate pro wrestling fans over the course of the week.
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West Coast Pro will be one of the promotions hosting a show with several wrestlers on its roster participating in multiple matches for other companies as well.
In a sea of independent shows, West Coast Pro owner Scott Bregante told Fox News Digital that his promotion offers fans a chance to see the sport in its purest form.
"I think what separates West Coast Pro apart is we have an identity of like, we're very proud to be from the Bay Area. We're very proud to still showcase pro wrestling for what pro wrestling is and not what it could be," he explained. "I think a lot of people want to come in and reinvent the wheel. I think wrestling is beautiful in its rawest form and that is telling stories, putting a spotlight on up-and-coming people, getting people emotionally involved, just in the basics.
"I think we start so far away from it as an industry where you have to have an influencer now or someone that's famous connected to it. For us, we've never really folded on that. It's always been, like, we have really, really good wrestling. We have really good stories. Our crowd is incredible. The vibe is there. All the things that would make any company great, we've leaned into it and just never lost what made us, us."
Bregante said some of the industry’s top stars have come through West Coast Pro, including WWE’s Royce Keys and Jacob Fatu, while others have been featured at All Elite Wrestling, Total Nonstop Action and in Japan as well.
"We have people all over the place that come out of West Coast Pro, or had a footprint here," he continued. "And I think that that stands the test of time.... And I really think that’s what makes us. And I think that's really what makes us a step away from everybody else. We are just pro wrestling, you know? We're not sports entertainment, we're not an influencer, nothing like that. We're pro wrestling at its core."
One of West Coast Pro’s rising stars is the company’s world women’s champion Johnnie Robbie.
Robbie is a Los Angeles native who has leaned into her Latin American background and brought her own flavor into the ring – and it’s made a resounding impact with pro wrestling fans.
Bregante told Fox News Digital that Robbie’s ability to relate to fans has made her incredibly popular. Couple that with her skills in the ring, and the industry has a rising star to contend with.
"Incredibly relatable but not to the point where people see her as an equal, they see her as someone to look up to," he said of Robbie. "I think that's a lot of things that are lost within pro wrestling where a lot wrestlers resonate with fans by being fans, where Johnny Robbie is a step above."
Bregante said that Robbie’s career was nearly ended because of a serious neck injury, but she was able to recover, maintain her momentum with fans and put on banger match after banger match. It’s that part of Robbie’s journey, Bregante said, that makes her even more special.
"I think that's a very, very important part that people forget of why, you know, if you're just hearing now who Johnnie Robbie is but you hear everyone that's been around for a while to say like, ‘Yeah man Johnnie Robbie,’ these are these very important details of a journey with somebody, and her in-ring work speaks for itself," he said. "She is one of the most sought-after wrestlers, man or woman or otherwise. A lot of people say like, ‘Oh, best unsigned talent,’ I don't look at it that way. I think Johnnie Robbie, if you put her up pound for pound, she’s top 20 in the world period.
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"You can't really go and say, ‘Hey, man, I watched the Johnnie Robbie match. It was just OK,’ 99.9% of the time, whenever you watch the Johnnie Robbie match, you go away with thinking, ‘OK, well, I think this woman is redefining what women's wrestling could be.’ And when I look at her and say this is what it should be. There's a reason why I have her main eventing over everybody else. And it's not because it's her gender or anything like that. It's because she has the passion, she has the look. She has the effort and the skill set and the overall entertainment value to main event any show that comes out of West Coast Pro. And West Coast Pro has a standard and for her to be at the top of that standard should say enough."
West Coast Pro’s "West Coast vs. The World" card looks like this:
The event will take place Thursday at 7 p.m. PT at the Bizarre Bar in Las Vegas.
Far-left streamer Hasan Piker warns 'American empire' will inevitably fall, likely in violent fashion
Far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker declared the American empire is "fading fast" and will "inevitably fall," when addressing Yale University’s Political Union on Tuesday.
Empires "rarely die quietly," Piker told Yale students, adding, "They go out over the course of sometimes centuries, but in America's case, probably a lot shorter, with increasing amounts of violence."
Piker came out in support of a resolution "End the American Empire" during the speech at Yale that irked conservatives before it began.
"It’s an interesting resolution, end the U.S. empire. It’s interesting because, how do you end something that’s already in the process of dying?" Piker told students, drawing cheers.
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"We must manage the retreat of a superpower from the world stage. This is a challenge for our time," he said. "Because if we do not do this, then the American empire will come to an end in a much more violent way, a curse on future generations that we must avoid at all costs."
He also suggested the United States "turned against" the Soviet Union following World War II because of "anti-communist fervor." At another point, he quoted Chinese dictator Mao Zedong's past words about "reactionaries" being "paper tigers" who weren't as scary as they appeared.
"It will be proved that the U.S. reactionaries, like all reactionaries in history, do not have much strength," he said.
The far-left influencer said America eventually "became the monsters that we had supposedly vanquished" and had "imperial bloodlust."
Piker asked, "What was the point of defeating the Nazis if we went on to dominate so much of the globe as violently as we have? Was the point of all of it so that we could have the rest of the world to ourselves?"
"I don’t know how else to put it, the American empire is fading fast, regardless of what we resolve here today," Piker said. "The American empire is going to inevitably fall."
Piker, who is fiercely anti-Israel and has said he prefers Hamas, also said Israel was going through a "fascist death spiral" that was "not dissimilar to what the Nazis went through."
Many Yale students stomped their feet with approval throughout the speech. The Yale Daily News interviewed students who called Piker’s remarks "electric" and praised the university for allowing "a modern media presence" to speak.
"He reaches to our demographic exactly, people that are our age," student Cemre Keles told the Yale Daily News of Piker, who has millions of followers online.
Piker has become an influential figure within the Democratic Party, with some politicians embracing and even campaigning with him ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Others, however, have called out Piker for what they described as antisemitic and anti-American comments.
StopAntisemitism founder Liora Rez called Yale’s decision to host Piker "indefensible"
"This is not a free speech issue, it’s a moral failure. Piker has a record of inflammatory rhetoric," she told Fox News Digital.
"Elevating a dangerous figure associated with such rhetoric is not academic inquiry, it is the normalization of extremism," Rez continued. "This is part of a broader, deeply troubling trend within the Ivy League, where elite institutions are increasingly willing to platform voices that traffic in outrage and hostility while ignoring the real-world consequences."
Rez added, "Jewish students, already facing a surge in antisemitism on campus, are left to absorb the message that this environment is acceptable," and universities are "not obligated to give a platform to every voice."
Yale did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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Prior to the Yale event, Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., called for federal funding to be revoked from Yale for hosting the controversial streamer, who had suggested Scott should be killed for his stance on healthcare.
"This is WILD," Scott said on X. "I spoke at the Yale Political Union last year on why we need to buy made in America products. Now, they are hosting a guy who said I should be killed."
Among Piker’s past comments are claims that America "deserved" 9/11 and his defense of Hamas as being "a thousand times better than the fascist settler colonial apartheid state" of Israel. Earlier this week, Piker claimed that the Republican Party was the world's "biggest terrorist" organization.
Fox News Digital’s Lindsay Kornick and Alex Miller contributed to this report.