Palms Slam Fest

Palms Slam Fest

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{{Infobox professional wrestling event
{{Infobox professional wrestling event
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| name = Palms Slam Fest
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==Production==
==Production==
===Background===
===Background===
On February 26, 2026, it was announced by Paragon Talent Group, a talent agency owned by former [[WWE 24/7 Champion]] [[Mojo Rawley]], that they would hold the inaugural Palms Slam Fest during [[WrestleMania 42]] weekend from April 15-18, 2026. The event was confirmed to feature talent from [[Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling]] (MLP) with their inaugural [[United States]] show, [[Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling]] (TJPW), [[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] (Stardom), [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]], and [[House of Glory]] (HOG).{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|date=February 25, 2026|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/paragon-talent-group-announces-slam-fest-for-april-15-18-will-feature-cmll-stardom-mlp-and-more/|title=Paragon Talent Group Announces Slam Fest For April 15-18, Will Feature CMLL, STARDOM, MLP, And More|work=Fightful}} The event would also feature [[WWE Hall of Famer]]s the [[Bella Twins]] ([[Nikki Bella]] and [[Brie Bella]]) and [[Mick Foley]], [[Saraya (wrestler)|Saraya]], and [[The Hardys]] ([[Matt Hardy]] and [[Jeff Hardy]]) as guests for the event.
On February 26, 2026, it was announced by Paragon Talent Group, a talent agency owned by former [[WWE 24/7 Champion]] [[Mojo Rawley]], that they would hold the inaugural Palms Slam Fest during [[WrestleMania 42]] weekend from April 15-18, 2026. The event was confirmed to feature talent from [[Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling]] (MLP) with their inaugural [[United States]] show, [[Tokyo Joshi Pro-Wrestling]] (TJPW), [[World Wonder Ring Stardom]] (Stardom), [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]], and [[House of Glory]] (HOG).{{cite web|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|date=February 25, 2026|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/paragon-talent-group-announces-slam-fest-for-april-15-18-will-feature-cmll-stardom-mlp-and-more/|title=Paragon Talent Group Announces Slam Fest For April 15-18, Will Feature CMLL, STARDOM, MLP, And More|work=Fightful}} The event would also feature [[WWE Hall of Famer]]s the [[Bella Twins]] ([[Nikki Bella]] and [[Brie Bella]]) [[Mick Foley]], and Ric Flair]], [[Saraya (wrestler)|Saraya]], and [[The Hardys]] ([[Matt Hardy]] and [[Jeff Hardy]]) as guests for the event.


On April 9, 2026, [[World Wonder Ring Stardom|Stardom]] had announced that [[Maki Itoh]], [[Yuria Hime]], and [[Fuwa-chan]] were pulled from the event due to [[Travel visa|travel visa]] issues which were caused by a long visa processing period.{{cite web|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=April 10, 2026|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/visa-issues-impact-stardom-wrestlemania-week-show/|title=Visa issues impact Stardom WrestleMania week show|work=F4W Online/Wrestling Observer}}
On April 9, 2026, [[World Wonder Ring Stardom|Stardom]] had announced that [[Maki Itoh]], [[Yuria Hime]], and [[Fuwa-chan]] were pulled from the event due to [[Travel visa|travel visa]] issues which were caused by a long visa processing period.{{cite web|last=Currier|first=Joseph|date=April 10, 2026|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/new-japan/visa-issues-impact-stardom-wrestlemania-week-show/|title=Visa issues impact Stardom WrestleMania week show|work=F4W Online/Wrestling Observer}}