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Wrestling Open RI Crowns New Champion After Injury Forfeit
Miracle Generation defeats Bear Bronson and Bobby Orlando in elimination match
Apr. 14, 2026 at 3:12am
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The chaotic, high-stakes battle for the vacant Wrestling Open RI championship title is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration.Cranston TodayIn a shocking turn of events, Wrestling Open RI champion Ryan Clancy was forced to forfeit his title due to a torn ACL and meniscus, setting up a tournament to crown a new champion. In the main event, the team of Dustin Waller and Kylon King, known as the Miracle Generation, defeated Bear Bronson and Bobby Orlando in an elimination tag team match to become the new champions.
Why it matters
Clancy's injury is a major blow to Wrestling Open RI, as he has been a top star since the promotion's inception over 220 weeks ago. The tournament to crown a new champion will be highly anticipated, as several top contenders, including Brando Lee and Corey Duke, will vie for the vacant title.
The details
In the main event, the Miracle Generation stalled before the match, leading to a brawl between all four competitors. After Bobby Orlando was counted out, Waller and King focused their attack on Bear Bronson. However, Bronson fought back and nearly won the match, but a Lethal Injection and Mamba Splash from Waller sealed the victory for the Miracle Generation.
- The match took place on April 13, 2026, in Cranston, Rhode Island.
- Clancy announced he was forfeiting the Wrestling Open RI title due to his injury during the event.
The players
Ryan Clancy
The former Wrestling Open RI champion who was forced to forfeit his title due to a torn ACL and meniscus, ending his 2026 wrestling run.
Dustin Waller
One half of the new Wrestling Open RI tag team champions, known as the Miracle Generation, along with his partner Kylon King.
Bear Bronson
One half of the team that lost the Wrestling Open RI tag team title match to the Miracle Generation.
What they’re saying
“I vowed to return to reclaim this title that I never lost.”
— Ryan Clancy, Former Wrestling Open RI Champion
What’s next
A tournament will be held to crown a new Wrestling Open RI champion, with Brando Lee and Corey Duke both set to compete.
The takeaway
Clancy's injury is a major setback for Wrestling Open RI, but the tournament to crown a new champion promises to be an exciting event, with several top contenders vying for the vacant title.
