MLP is the spiritual successor to Maple Leaf Wrestling, a promotion run by Frank Tunney in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the 1970s and 1980s.

Its inaugural two-night event, "Forged in Excellence", took place on October 19 and 20 at St. Clair College in Windsor, Ontario, and streamed live on Triller TV.

[3] The promotion has since began uploading archival footage of the original Maple Leaf Wrestling, as well as classic content from BCW, on its new YouTube and social media platforms.

[6] On September 4, 2024, MLP announced in a press release that All Elite Wrestling (AEW) personality, and former TNA co-executive vice president, Don Callis would be the promotion's colour commentator.

[8] On Night One at Forged in Excellence, Raja defeated Something to become the inaugural PWA Champion's Grail holder.