List of independent wrestling promotions in the United States
This is a list of independent wrestling promotions in the United States, sorted by regional area, and lists both active and defunct "indy promotions" from the 1990s and 2000s. This list does not include pre-1980s regional territories or present-day promotions affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance.
New England
Connecticut
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
Pro Wrestling Academy CT | Cheshire | Josef Von Schmidt | 2011 | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
Assault Championship Wrestling | Waterbury | Jason Knight | 2000–2004 | Yes | [1][2] | |
Connecticut Championship Wrestling | Milford | Joe LaChance | 1999–2007 | Yes | Paul Roma was commissioner for the promotion. | |
Defiant Pro Wrestling | Waterbury | Mike Milano | 2004–2008 | Yes | [1][3] | |
MXW Pro Wrestling | Waterbury | Joel Gertner | 2004–2010 | Yes | The company operates an office in New York, NY, however, the majority of their live events have been presented in Connecticut. | |
Power & Glory Wrestling | Fairfield | Vito Esparo | 2007-2011 | Yes | [4] | |
CTWE | Bethany | Joey Bricco | 2008-2013 | Yes | ||
Real Warrior Entertainment | South Windsor | Craig Margelony | 2013-2014 | Yes |
Maine
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
Avalanche Wrestling Entertainment | Presque Isle | Wayne Haas Von Taggart |
2015- | [No] | ||
Global Independent Wrestling | Maine | Ryan Michaels | 2008- | No | ||
Independent Wrestling Entertainment | Brewer | John Bryer | 2009- | Yes | ||
Limitless Wrestling | Orono | Randy Carver | 2015- | Yes | ||
North Atlantic Wrestling Association | Buxton | Larry Huntley | 2002- | Yes | ||
Top Quality Wrestling | Waterville | Joel Andre Bouchard | 2008– | Yes | Runs events under the iNTERGALACTIC Wrestling banner. | |
Defunct | ||||||
Eastern Wrestling Alliance | Portland | James St. Jean Bob Staples |
1997–2008 | Yes | Was the only active wrestling promotion in Maine during its six-year existence; later sold to a Massachusetts promoter and reclocated to Charlton.[1][3][5][6] | |
Pro Wrestling America Live | Waterville | Joshua James Duprey Joel Andre Bouchard |
2007–2010 | Yes | ||
New Era Wrestling | Presque Isle | Jamie Long & Christopher Bomar | 2010-2011 | Yes | ||
North Coast Wrestling Entertainment | Bangor | Neil Day Von Taggart |
2011-2013 | Yes |
Massachusetts
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
Big Time Wrestling | Reading | Terry Allen | 2006- | Yes | Is a continuation of the original Big Time Wrestling under promoter Tony Santos in the 1950s and 60s.[7][8] | |
Chaotic Wrestling | North Andover | Jamie Jamitowski Killer Kowalski |
2000- | Yes | [3][9][10] | |
Eastern Wrestling Alliance | Agawam | Jeremy Baron | 2010- | Yes | The promotion was previously located in Maine from 1999 to 2008 until it was sold to a Massachusetts promoter and reclocated to Charlton. The promotion was reactivated in 2010. | |
Millennium Wrestling Federation | Melrose | Dan Mirade Neil Manolian John Cena Sr. |
2001- 11-16-2013 | Yes | [3][11][12] | |
New Age Old Tyme Wrestling | Hadley | Richard Blake | 2008-2014 | No | ||
New England Championship Wrestling | Jamaica Plain | Sheldon Goldberg | 2000– | Yes | [3][13][14][15] | |
New World Wrestling Xtreme | Blackstone | Paulie Gilmore | 2003– | Yes | Formerly known as New World Wrestling from 2003 to 2009. Co-promoted events with NWA New England in 2004 and 2005.[3][16] | |
Northeast Championship Wrestling | Norwood | John C. Howard |
1997- | Yes | [17] | |
Top Rope Promotions | Fall River | Steve Ricard | 1984- | Yes | Formerly known as Yankee Pro Wrestling[3][5][18] from 1997 to 2004. | |
UFO Wrestling | Boston | Randy Carey Pat Dillon |
2008- | No | ||
House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling | New Bedford | Mike Baker Jordan Rapoza |
2009- | Yes | ||
World Wrestling Stars | Rockland | Mike Sparta | 1998- | Yes | ||
Beyond Wrestling | Bridgewater, MA | Drew Cordeiro | 2009- | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
American Wrestling Federation | Lowell | Gordon Scozzari | 1991–1992 | No | [5][19] | |
Century Wrestling Alliance | Revere | Ellen Magliaro Tony Rumble |
1989–2007 | Yes | Formerly known as NWA New England from 1998 to 2007. Is the longest-running independent promotion under a single owner in New England.[1][5][18][20][21][22] | |
Elite Wrestling Alliance | Beverly | Donnie Deluca | 1994–2001 | Yes | Promoter later formed Primal Conflict Wrestling.[1][23] | |
International Wrestling Federation | Reading | Killer Kowalski | 1979–1995 | No | Associated with Kowalski's wrestling school, a number of his early students competed in the promotion such as Perry Saturn, Joanie Laurer (later to be known as Chyna) and Paul Levesque (now better known as Triple H); later relocated to Burlington, Vermont.[1][5][18][20][24] | |
International World Class Championship Wrestling | Boston | Joe Savoldi | 1984–1996 | No | Dominant independent promotion in New England during the 1980s; succeeded by Century Wrestling Alliance prior to its close in 1996.[1][5][20][25] | |
New England Wrestling Association | New Bedford | Joe Eugenio | 1988–1994 | No | [5] | |
South Coast Championship Wrestling | New Bedford | Steve Ricard | 1999–2002 | No | Formerly a sister promotion of Yankee Pro Wrestling; later sold to and re-branded Steve Ricard's Top Rope Promotions.[3][26] |
New Hampshire
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
WAW | Manchester | ? | 1998- | Yes | ||
New Hampshire Championship Wrestling | Manchester | Marc Schmottlach | 2010- | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
Front Row Wrestling | Rochester | Scott C. Despres | 2003-2010 | Yes | Announced a merger with NWA Liberty States Wrestling in Massachusetts.[27] | |
Ringside Wrestling | Nashua | Jeff Costa | 1994–1998 | No | Also known as World Independent Wrestling.[1][5] | |
All-Star Wrestling Association | Nashua | Jeff Costa | 2002–2005 | No | Succeeded by Front Row Wrestling in 2005.[28] | |
Wrestling Federation of America | Dover | Steve Bradley | 2003–2004 | Yes | [29] |
Rhode Island
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
Power League Wrestling | Pawtucket | Jack Martin Ralph Adams |
1991- | Yes | Oldest independent wrestling promotion in Rhode Island.[3][5][30] | |
PWF Northeast | Providence | Matthew West Spencer Jawitz Rich Bastarache |
2002–2005, 2011-2013 | Yes | Sister promotion of the Premiere Wrestling Federation and PWF Mid-South.[3][31] | |
Rhode Island Championship Wrestling | Providence | Kevin Riel | 2011- | No | Runs in the local famous RWA Chop Shop | |
Showcase Pro Wrestling | Woonsocket | Chris Ireland | 2007- | Yes | [32][33][34][35] | |
Defunct | ||||||
New England Wrestling Alliance | Cranston | Rocco Dellasandro | 1991–2004, 2010 | Yes | Revived in 2010 for one final show and started a Hall of Fame[5][24][36] | |
Rhode Island Wrestling Alliance | Cranston | Alfred Traveiso, Jr. Chris Sanders |
1995–2004 | Yes | [1][3][5] |
East Coast
Delaware
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
Dynamite Championship Wrestling | Dover | Johnson Joshua | 2003- | Yes | Originally known as Delaware Championship Wrestling. | |
East Coast Wrestling Association | Newark | Jim Kettner Mike Tartaglia[37] |
1967- | Yes | Longest-running independent promotion in Delaware.[5][18][20][38] | |
First State Championship Wrestling | Dover | Shawn Hardy | 2009- | Yes | ||
Right Coast Pro | Newark | Lisa & JJ Johnston | 2012- | Yes |
Maryland
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
Maryland Championship Wrestling | Baltimore | Dan McDevitt Dick Caricofe Dennis Whipwrecht |
1998-2003; 2006- |
Yes | Originally founded by Dan McDevitt and Mark Shrader in 1998, it went on hiatus for three years before resuming operations in 2006.[5][39] | |
National Wrestling League | Hagerstown | Dick Caricofe John Rambo |
1988- | No | Also known as NWL/HoPWF in association with sister promotion House of Pain Wrestling Federation;[40] is the longest-running independent promotion in Maryland.[5][24][41] | |
Defunct | ||||||
Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation | Essex | Dennis Wippercht Tim Burke |
1991–2004 | Yes | [5][18][24][42] |
New Jersey
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
American Championship Entertainment | Union City | Mike Morgan | 2001- | Yes | [43] | |
Bodyslam Wrestling Organization | Elmwood Park | Glenn Ulrich | 2005- | Yes | [44] | |
East Coast Professional Wrestling | Lake Hiawatha | Gino Caruso | 1992- | Yes | [5][18][20] | |
Empire Wrestling Alliance | Jersey Shore | Ron Post | 1997- | Yes | Closed in 2007, but resumed operations in almost two years later.[5][45] | |
Force One Pro Wrestling | Egg Harbor City | Tommy Cairo Phil Varlese Pat DiGiacomo James Pillman John Short |
2006- | Yes | ||
Independent Superstars of Professional Wrestling | Little Falls | Tommy Fierro | 1999- | Yes | [5][46] | |
Independent Wrestling Federation | Woodland Park | Kevin Knight | 1998- | Yes | [5][47] | |
Jersey All Pro Wrestling | Bayonne | Frank Iadeavia | 1997- | Yes | [3][5][48][49] | |
Jersey Championship Wrestling | Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey | Ricky Otazu | 2013- | Yes | ||
Jersey Shore Championship Wrestling | Seaside Park, New Jersey | Frank Iadeavia | 2011- | Yes | ||
Pro Wrestling Magic | New Milford, New Jersey | Anthony Iovino, Steve Off | 2015- | Yes | ||
Pro Wrestling Syndicate | Rahway | Eric Tapout, Pat Buck | 2007- | Yes | ||
New Jersey Championship Wrestling | Williamstown, NJ | The Honorable Marsh Edwards | 2007 - ????? | Yes | "The Pine Baron" William Leads, Killer Ken, Steve Farley, Nasty Nick, The Bonsall Street Bomber, Ian "The Sheriff" Good, Pat Klien, Mike Acid and featuring "Diamond" Earl Scruggs | |
Tri-State Wrestling Alliance | Sewell, New Jersey | Mike Tartaglia | 1998- | Yes | [37] | |
United Wrestling Alliance: Elite | Metuchen | Dave Swan | 2011- | Yes | [5][18][20] | |
United Wrestling Coalition | Jobstown | Dave and Lois Thomas | 1998- | Yes | First independent promotion invited to perform at Six Flags; one of the largest and most successful collectors for the "Toys for Tots" program.[5][50] | |
Women Superstars Uncensored | Lake Hiawatha | Sean Hansen | 2007- | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
American Wrestling Council | Iselin | AJ Sparxx | 1997–1998 | Yes | Merged with the Independent Wrestling Federation in 1998.[5][51] | |
Bloody Rage American Wrestling League (B.R.A.W.L) | Somerdale | Jersey Hurricane | 1999–2003 | Yes | [5][52] | |
Jersey Championship Wrestling | Hasbrouck Heights | JCW Productions | 1999–2004 | Yes | [3][53] | |
National Wrestling Federation | Bricktown | DC Drake | 1986–1994 | No | [5][54] | |
Phoenix Championship Wrestling | Toms River | Don Bucci | 2001–2003 | Yes | Promoted by the twin brother of Simon Dean, Donnie B, PCW was home to a number of future WWE stars, most notably, Mike Bucci.[55] | |
Stars & Stripes Championship Wrestling | Belleville | Carmine Sabia | 1998–2005 | Yes | [56] |
New York
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
Buffalo Championship Wrestling | Buffalo | Pasquale Maggorie | 2002-2008; 2011- | Yes | Runs shows throughout the WNY area including Buffalo, Lackawanna, North Tonawanda, and Niagara Falls. Ran from 2002 until 2008 and then closed. Returned in 2011. | |
Create-A-Pro Wrestling | Hicksville | Brian Myers & Pat Buck | 2014- | Yes | ||
Empire State Wrestling | Niagara Falls | Brett Stymus | 2002- | Yes | Promotion known as NWA-Empire from 2006-2008, and NEW-Niagara from 2008-2009. Ran as a subsidiary under the license of Maximum Force Wrestling Inc. from 2009 - 2011.[57] | |
Family Wrestling Entertainment | Manhattan | Jordan Schneider |
2010- | Yes | ||
House of Hardcore | Poughkeepsie | Tommy Dreamer | 2012- | Yes | ||
Fighting Spirit Wrestling | Brooklyn | Joel Maximo | 2011- | Yes | Affiliated with the Ludus Wrestling School in Brooklyn. | |
In Your Face Wrestling | Capital Region | Ryan Williams Scott Weinbloom |
2007- | Yes | ||
Maximum Force Wrestling Inc. | Dunkirk | David Coia, Jr. | 2000 – 2005, Dormant from 2006-2008, Restarted 2009 - present | Yes | Founded on 10/10/2000 by Russell M. Wheeler Jr., Jason Carnicelli, and Eric D. Wheeler. David Coia Jr. joined ownership group in 2002. From 2000 - 2005 operated in Auburn, NY at the Booker T. Washington Community Center, as well as Memorial Hall, in Cayuga New York. Had headquarters at Action Sports & Skate in Mattydale, NY for a short time during the winter of 2002-2003. Operations shut down in 2005 due to the bad market in the Finger Lakes Region. Since the restart 2009 it now operates from the historical Floral Hall at the Chautauqua County Fairgrounds, as well as the Gowanda Moose Lodge in Gowanda, NY, Silver Creek Central School in Silver Creek, NY and Brocton High School GYM, Brocton, NY. | |
New York Wrestling Connection | Hicksville | John Curse Mikey Whipwreck |
2002- | Yes | [3] | |
Northeast Wrestling | Cornwall-on-Hudson | Michael O'Brien | 1995- | Yes | [5][18][58][59] | |
Pier 6 Wrestling | Rochester | Adam Nowak | 2008- | No | [60] | |
Squared Circle Wrestling | Syracuse | Josh Jeanneret | 2006- | Yes | ||
Upstate Pro Wrestling | Rochester, NY | Mike Rosario | 2003- | Yes | Formerly NWA Upstate (2003-2009) and NWA New York (2009-2013). | |
Victory Pro Wrestling | Deer Park, New York | VPW Management | 2005- | Yes | Running shows in the Deer Park Community Center, Deer Park, NY and at VFW Post 4927, Centereach, NY. | |
Warriors of Wrestling | Staten Island | Joe Bellini | 2008- | Yes | [61] | |
World of Unpredictable Wrestling | Brooklyn | Johnny Rodz | 1980- | Yes | Run by WWE Hall of Famer Johnny Rodz at the legendary Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn, New York. | |
Defunct | ||||||
Ballpark Brawl Wrestling | Buffalo | Chris Hill | 2003–2007 | Yes | Held annual supercards at Dunn Tire Park and Frontier Field. | |
Elite Wrestling Federation | Schenectady | 2001–2002 | No | [3][62] | ||
Hardcore Wrestling Alliance | Holbrook | Paul Lauria | 1999–2000 | No | [63] | |
Impact Championship Wrestling | Queens | Jac Saboth | 2000– | Yes | Recently revived[64] |
Pennsylvania
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
American Championship Pro Wrestling | Philadelphia | Chris Sutton | 2005- | Yes | [65] | |
AWA WORLD-1 South | Pottstown | Steve Corino Rob Dimension Bryan Reigel |
2001- | Yes | Formerly known as Premier Wrestling Federation, parent promotion of PWF Northeast and PWF Mid-South;[66] promotion changed its name to Pro Wrestling World-1 in 2004; merging with AWA Spinebuster to form AWA WORLD-1 South in 2006.[67][68] | |
CHIKARA | Allentown | Mike Quackenbush | 2002- | Yes | [3] | |
Combat Zone Wrestling | Philadelphia | DJ Hyde | 1999- | Yes | [5][69] | |
Dragon Gate USA | Philadelphia | Satoshi Oji Gabe Sapolsky |
2009- | Yes | American affiliate of the Japanese puroresu organization Dragon Gate. | |
International Wrestling Cartel | Pittsburgh | Justin Plummer Norm Connors Kevin Kleinrock Steve O'Neill |
2001- | Yes | [3][70] | |
Keystone Championship Wrestling LLC | Philadelphia | The Madd Man Kahreem | 2013- | Yes | ||
Keystone Pro Wrestling | Lancaster | William Brown | 2012- | Yes | [71] | |
Legacy Wrestling | Hershey | Adam Loncar & Mike Bloomer | 2015- | Yes | [72] | |
Pro Wrestling Entertainment | Mechanicsburg | Tiffani Monroe | 2004- | Yes | Its training faciity is run by Johnny Graham.[3][73] | |
Pro Wrestling eXpress | McKeesport | Jim Miller | 1994- | Yes | [74] | |
Ring of Honor | Bristol | Cary Silkin | 2002- | Yes | [75][76] | |
Ultimate Wrestling Experience | Harrisburg | Travis Shirk | 2010- | Yes | [77] | |
Vicious Outcast Wrestling | Connellsville | Bill Molnar | 2012- | Yes | ||
Women's Extreme Wrestling | Philadelphia | Dave Milan | 2002- | Yes | Holds events at the former ECW Arena. | |
World Wide Wrestling Alliance | Hatfield | Dino Sanna | 1981- | Yes | Bruno Sammartino served as the promotion's first commissioner.[5][20] | |
World Xtreme Wrestling | Allentown | Afa Anoa'i | 1996- | Yes | Associated with Afa Anoa'i's Wild Samoan Pro Wrestling Training Center.[3][5][78] | |
Defunct | ||||||
Allied Powers Wrestling Federation | Indiana | Chris Lash Ken Brewer, Jr. |
1998- | Yes | [5][79] | |
Extreme Championship Wrestling | Philadelphia | Tod Gordon Paul Heyman |
1992–2002 | Yes | [5][13][18][20][24][36] | |
Extreme Rising | Philadelphia | Shane Douglas Kevin Kleinrock Steve O'Neill |
2012-2014 | Yes | ||
Future Wrestling Alliance | Palo Alto | Smart Mark Video | 1998–2002 | Yes | [5][80] | |
Hardway Wrestling | Bethlehem | The Bad Crew | 1998–2004 | Yes | [81] | |
International Pro Wrestling | Harrisburg | Doug Flex Brick Bronsky |
1997–2004 | No | [5] | |
KAPOW! | Philadelphia | 2002–2005 | Yes | [82] | ||
Keystone Championship Wrestling | Altoona | Ken Downs | 2002–2009 | Yes | [83] | |
Major League Wrestling | Philadelphia | Court Bauer | 2002–2005 | No | [84][85] | |
Pennsylvania Championship Wrestling | Reading | Blaine DeSantis | 1995–2000 | No | [5][18][86] | |
Pittsburgh Wrestling League | North Versailles | 1999–2001 | No | Merged with NWA East in 2001.[5][87] | ||
Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling | Philadelphia | The Blue Meanie Jasmin St. Claire |
2002–2005 | Yes | Also known as 3PW; featured many former stars from Extreme Championship Wrestling following its close in 2001.[88][89] | |
Pro-Wrestling 3000 | Limerick | Steve Corino Ryan Kavangh Reyes Nunez |
2007–2009 | Yes | Also known as 3KWrestling Fighting Athletes; merged with B4W to form Pro-Wrestling WORLD-1 in 2009.[90][91] | |
Pro Wrestling Unplugged | Philadelphia | Tod Gordon Johnny Kashmere |
2004–2010 | Yes | Promotion founded after Johnny Kashmere and Trent Acid left Combat Zone Wrestling in 2004. Kashmere closed the promotion after the death of longtime tag team partner Trent Acid.[3] | |
Steel City Wrestling | Pittsburgh | Norm Connors | 1994–2000 | No | Promotion closed after Conners entered the mortuary business; became promoter for the International Wrestling Cartel in 2001.[5][18][20][92] | |
Tri-State Wrestling Alliance | Philadelphia | Joel Goodhart | 1989–1992 | Yes | [5][93][94] |
Midwest
Kansas
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
Metro Pro Wrestling | Kansas City | Chris Gough | 2010– | Yes | Notable roster members and guests have included ACH, Christopher Daniels, Colt Cabana, Gene Okerlund, Jim Cornette, Rhyno, and Stevie Richards | |
Mid-west Wrestling Entertainment | Wichita | Lance Chaffin | 2013– | Yes | ||
Wrecking Ball Wrestling | Wichita | Tony Martin | 2006– | Yes | Notable roster members and guests have included ACH, Necro Butcher, Davey Richards, Jesse Sorenson, Lance Hoyt, Low Ki, and Charlie Haas |
Illinois
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
All American Wrestling | Berwyn | Jim Lynam and Danny Daniels | 2004- | |||
All American Pro Wrestling | Marion | Sean Chambers | 2006-2012 | Yes | [95][96] | |
Chaos Pro Wrestling | Metropolis | Sean Ditterline Ron Zaragossa |
2002-10 2012- |
Yes | [97] | |
DREAMWAVE Wrestling | LaSalle | DREAMWAVE Entertainment, LLC | 2009- | Yes | ||
Pro Wrestling Collision | Carbondale | Chris Hagstrom | 2013- | Yes | [98] | |
Rebellious Wrestling Federation | Ashton, Illinois & Sterling, Illinois | Sean David | 2009- | Yes | ||
Shimmer Women Athletes | Berwyn | Dave Prazak Allison Danger |
2005- | Yes | [99] | |
Pro Championship Wrestling | Midlothian | Rick Knight | 2001-2014 | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
American Wrestling Federation | Chicago | Paul Alperstein | 1994–1996 | No | Tito Santana and Sgt. Slaughter were bookers for the promotion.[5][100] | |
Powerhouse Championship Wrestling | LaSalle | Tim Lyle | 1993–2008 | Yes | [5][101] | |
Windy City Pro Wrestling | Chicago | Sam DeCero | 1988-2010 | Yes | [5][13][18][20] |
Indiana
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
New Wave Pro Wrestling | Terre Haute | Mykie Guess | 2013- | Yes | ||
Championship Wrestling Alliance | Richmond | Kaidyn Kross | 200? - | [No] | [102] | |
EMERGE Wrestling | Columbus | Dave Dynasty | 2015 - | Yes | ||
Frontier Elite Wrestling | Indianapolis | Dustin Dyson | 2002- | Yes | ||
Hoosier Pro Wrestling | Columbus | Jerry Wilson | 1998- | Yes | [103] | |
IWA Mid-South | Clarksville | Ian Rotten | 1996- | [3][5][104][105] | ||
Insanity Pro Wrestling | Indianapolis | Greg Carey and Dave Lawson | 2001- | |||
Infinity Pro Wrestling | Bloomington | 2010- | Yes | |||
Kentuckiana Diehard Wrestling | Memphis | Danny Walker | 2015- | Yes | ||
Main Event Championship Wrestling | Evansville | Jason Daniel | 2009- | Yes | ||
Michiana Championship Wrestling | Goshen | Jeremy Parson | 2008- | Yes | Has co-promoted charity events with NWA Underground.[106] | |
New Era Wrestling | Shelbyville | Michael Lovitt | 2001- | Yes | ||
NWA SUPREME WRESTLING | Madison | Shawn Sands | 2013- | Originally known as Supreme Championship Wrestling. Now resurrected as American Wrestling All-Stars Supreme. | ||
The Female Wrestling Channel | Lafayette | Johnny Ringo | 2012- | Yes | Real female competitive mat wrestling with an unpredictable story due to the match outcomes being real. | |
Wild Championship Wrestling Outlaws | Indianapolis | Don Basher | 1995- | Yes | [3][5][107] | |
XCW Mid-West Championship Wrestling | New Albany | Joseph Minton |
2014-2015 | No | ||
IWX Indie Wrestling Xtreme | Scottsburg, Austin | Shawn"Spider Murphy" Kendall and Loretta Kendall | 2011 | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
International Association of Wrestling | Mishawaka | Brian Costello | 1992–2005 | Yes | [20][108] | |
Main Event Championship Wrestling | Evansville | John Collins | 2001 | No | Former ECW star The Sandman was head booker for the promotion.[109][110] | |
New Wave Championship Wrestling | Evansville | John Collins | 2001–2002 | Yes | [111] | |
Pro Wrestling International | Indianapolis | Diamond Dan | 1994–1998 | Yes | Dallas Parker and R.D. Reynolds were bookers for the promotion; became inactive after 1998 but still holds occasional shows.[5][18][20] | |
Ringside Wrestling Federation | Indianapolis | Don White | 2003–2007 | Yes | ||
Supreme Championship Wrestling | Madison | Matt Bickers | 1997-2010 | Yes | [112] |
Iowa
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
3XWrestling | Des Moines, Iowa | Todd Countryman | 2006- | Yes | Past Guests: Billy Gunn, Frank Kazarian, Jerry Lynn, Tyler Black (Seth Rollins), Bobby Eaton, Adam Pearce, Malia Hosaka, Molly Holly, Perry Saturn, Zac Gowen, Shawn Daivari, Sonjay Dutt | |
Pro Wrestling Phoenix | Council Bluffs, Iowa | Chris Havius | 2005- | Yes | ||
Magnum Pro Wrestling | Council Bluffs, Iowa | Jaysin Strife | 2010- | Yes | ||
Scott County Wrestling | Walcott, Iowa | 2003- | Past Guests: Greg "the Hammer" Valentine, "Cowboy" Bob Orton | |||
Impact Pro Wrestling | Des Moines, Iowa | Troy Peterson | 2001- | Yes | Past Guests: Jim Ross, Mick Foley, Terry Funk, Edge, Gerry Brisco | |
Michigan
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |||
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Active | ||||||||
All-World Wrestling League | Williamston | Ed Farhat Jr. | 2004- | Yes | [113] | |||
Apex Pro Wrestling | Chesterfield | 2014- | Yes | |||||
CLASH Wrestling | Taylor | Keith Libra and Tim Brownlee | 2008- | Yes | [114] | |||
Detroit Style Wrestling | Wyandotte | Jonathan Nichols | 2008- | Yes | ||||
Juggalo Championship Wrestling | Detroit | Shaggy 2 Dope Violent J |
1999- | Yes | [115] | |||
Metro Pro Wrestling | Southgate | John Adkins | 2002- | [No] | ||||
Pro Wrestling All-Stars of Detroit | Melvindale | Anthony Rivera | 2005- | [No] | ||||
Michigan Wrestling Organization | Flint | Jason "The Basher" Clouse | 1995 - | Yes | ||||
Pure Pro Wrestling | Flint | Xavier Justice | 2006- | Yes | ||||
Ultimate Championship Wrestling | Bay City | Commissioner Greene | 2002-
UPW Pro Wrestling |
Escanaba | Peter B. Beautiful | 1999- | Yes | |
Takedown Wrestling Alliance | Garden City | Keith Calhoun | 2009- | Yes | ||||
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling | Detroit | Malcolm Monroe II | 2000- | Yes | ||||
Defunct | ||||||||
Big Time Wrestling | Detroit | Harry Light | 1945 - 1980 | No | ||||
Championship Wrestling Federation | Warren | Dave St. Onge Thomas LaPeer Art Marshall |
1996–1997 | No | [5][116] | |||
International Wrestling Revolution | Detroit | Josh Movado Bubba Mackenzie |
2002–2007 | Yes | Commonly known as IWR Revolucha Wrestling, it is one of the few lucha libre promotions in the United States and the only one operating in Midwest.[3][117] | |||
International Ring Of Grapplers | Lansing | Rigoberto Flores Chaz Brackx Ricky Pannell Jr. |
2011-2015 | Yes | [118][119] | |||
Maximum Pro Wrestling | Livonia | Scott D'Amore Allan Young |
2002–2003 | Yes | Merged with Canadian promotion Border City Wrestling.[120] | |||
Midwest Pro Wrestling Alliance | Monroe | Brian Shotwell Johnny Carruba |
2009-2015 | Yes | ||||
Midwest Territorial Wrestling | Dearborn | Gary Woronchak | 1994–1995 | No | [5][13][20][36][121] | |||
Motor City Wrestling | Warren | Kurt Schneider | 1981–2000 | No | [5][13][18][20][36] | |||
TWX Wrestling | Flint | Shawn Grugel Gordon Harris |
2009-2010 | No | ||||
Xtreme Wrestling Federation | Dearborn | Art Marshall | 2001–2002 | No | [122] |
Minnesota
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
F1rst Wrestling | Minneapolis | Arik Cannon | 2007- | Yes | ||
Heavy on Wrestling | Duluth | David Sabick and Jon Wolford | 2008- | Yes | Heavy on Wrestling features the widest variety of industry icons from all generations, up and coming stars, and a pay per view like atmosphere; Heavy on Wrestling currently has one champion aptly called the Undisputed Championship which is held by Sheik Ariya Daivari. A women's version of the championship will be unveiled at "Legendary" (Heavy on Wrestling's premier event) on August 23, 2014. Ric Flair, Terry Funk, Mick Foley, Booker T, Roddy Piper, Scott Steiner, Rick Steiner, Matt Hardy, Jake Roberts, Sean Waltman, Jerry Lynn, Sabu, Mr. Anderson, Lance Hoyt, Hardcore Holly, Trevor Murdoch, among numerous other industry names have all been involved with Heavy on Wrestling within the last 18 months (as of August 2014). | |
Steel Domain Wrestling | Lakeville | Ed Hellier | 1998– | Yes | Originally known as St. Paul Championship Wrestling until 2001; CM Punk, Ace Steel, Adam Pearce, Colt Cabana, Bam Neely, Ken Anderson, ODB, all have wrestled in SDW. Steel Domain Wrestling is the longest running promotion in Minnesota second only to Verne Gagne's AWA. | |
Midwest Pro Wrestling | Minneapolis | Eddie Sharkey | 1999–2007 | Yes | [3][5] | |
Northern Premier Wrestling | Gibbon | J.B. Trask | 1994–1999 | No | [5][24] | |
Prime Time Wrestling Inc. | Bloomington | Gregory McDonald | 2011- | Yes | Lenny Lane and Gregory McDonald came together to bring storyline wrestling back to Minnesota. After the AWA folded in 1991 the Twin Cities has been missing story-lines and characters. Minnesota boasting the best wrestlers in the nation, and an enthusiastic fan base made it an easy project. PTW runs on the last Friday of the month, every month September - May. | |
Pro Wrestling Battleground | St. Paul | Unknown | 2007- | No | ||
Pro Wrestling America | Minneapolis | Eddie Sharkey | 1985–1998 | No | [5][24][123][124] |
French Lake Wrestling Alliance French Lake Sterling Noland 1991 No
Missouri
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
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Active | ||||||
World League Wrestling | Eldon | Harley Race | 1999- | Yes | Associated with the Harley Race Wrestling Academy; formerly affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance.[3][5][125] | |
Kansas City Xtreme Wrestling | Raytown | Jordan 'Smiley' Rogers | 2013- | Yes | Closely associated with the Xtreme Wrestling Center | |
Defunct | ||||||
Midwest Renegade Wrestling | St. Louis | Mike Rogers Ty Dalton |
1996–2000 | No | Promotion was revived as NWA Central States in 2004.[5] |
North Dakota
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years activ | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Defunct | ||||||
Northern Outlaw Wrestling | Minot | Mark Holter | 2008-2014 | Yes |
Ohio
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Attitude Wrestling Federation | Zanesville | Dustin Taylor | 2008- | No | [3] | |
Dynamic Championship Wrestling | Piqua | Jim Hutchinson/Tommy Blaze | 2003- | [No] | ||
Heartland Wrestling Association | Cincinnati | Cody Hawk/Jack Kimble?Chad Dillefeld | 1996- | Yes | Founded by Les Thatcher.[3][5][126][127] | |
International Wrestling Association | Niles | Pete Lucic | 1990- | Yes | [5][20] | |
Legends of the Squared Circle | Monroe | Chris Ledbetter and Big T | ????- | [No] | ||
Main Event Wrestling | Sidney | Travis Robinson Tyler Robinson |
2013- | Yes | ||
Mega Championship Wrestling | Elyria | Jeff Traxler | 1999- | Yes | ||
Northern Wrestling Federation | Cincinnati | Johnny Diamond Roger Ruffen |
1998- | Yes | ||
Northwest Ohio Wrestling | Toledo | Robert Lopez | 2015- | Yes | ||
Ohio Championship Wrestling | Coshocton | Jeff Lanham | 2004- | Yes | [3] | |
Rockstar Pro Wrestling | Dayton | Jake Crist | 2012- | Yes | ||
WAR OHIO | Lima | Thomas Williams | 2003- | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
Global Wrestling Association | Lima | Al Snow | 1993–1999 | No | Associated with Al Snow's Bodyslammer's Gym; promotion folded shortly after being sold to a Cleveland businessman in 1999.[18][20][128] | |
New Era Pro Wrestling | Painesville | Eddie Edwards | 2001–2007 | Yes | [3][129] | |
Outlaws of Championship Wrestling | Cleveland | William Rabbits Paul Michalski Frank Urankar II |
1999–2002 | Yes | [130] | |
World Wide Wrestling Alliance | Columbus | Richard Arpin Dave Nelson |
2004–2005 | No | Originally known as NWA Ohio.[131] |
Wisconsin
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Brew City Wrestling | West Allis | Frankie DeFalco | 2004- | Yes | Affiliated with both AWA Superstars and the National Wrestling Alliance.[132][133] | |
Great Lakes Championship Wrestling | Milwaukee | David Herro | 1997- | Yes | [5] | |
Janesville Wrestling Alliance | Janesville | Jacob Sailing | 2011- | Yes | [134] | |
Wicked F'n Wrestling | Lake Geneva | MoFoley | 2010- | Yes | ||
Wisconsin Professional Wrestling | De Pere | Ron Paprocki | 1998 | Yes | ||
Under The Lights Entertainment | Northeast Wisconsin | Ryan Leisman | 2014- | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
Mid-American Wrestling | Milwaukee | Carmine DeSpirito | 1992–2007 | Yes | [5][135] |
Southeast
Florida
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Enigma Pro Wrestling | Lake Worth | Darrian Dority | 2012- | Florida's very own Professional Wrestling company, producing live episodic events monthly in South Florida. Live worldwide broadcast on the Enigma Pro Wrestling "On Demand Network."
Website: www.enigmaprowrestling.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/enigmaprowrestling Twitter: www.twitter.com/enigmawrestling Instagram: www.instagram/enigmaprowrestling | ||
IGNITE Wrestling | Vero Beach | Kim Artlip | 2015- | Yes | IGNITE Wrestling is a Professional Wrestling Company based out of Florida, traveling across the state to entertain hundreds of its fans. We are bringing our brand of indy wrestling to the world via our streaming video network.
Website: www.ignitewrestling.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/ignitewrestling Twitter: www.twitter.com/ignitewrestling Instagram: www.instagram/ignitewrestling | |
Nova Pro Wrestling | Orlando | Timothy Gilbert, Eric Child | 2015- | Yes | ||
Coastal Championship Wrestling | Coral Springs | Bruno Sassi | 2004- | Yes | Associated with Jimmy Snuka's Bodyslam University and the Team 3D Wrestling Academy. | |
Combat Sport Pro | Pensacola/Milton | Behemoth Entertainment | 2014- | Yes | ||
Culture Shock Wrestling | Mossy Head | James Rimmer | 2001- | Yes | rebranded from Hardcore Pro Wrestling (1996-2000). | |
NXT | Orlando | WWE | 2012- | Yes | Developmental territory for World Wrestling Entertainment. | |
Manor Professional Wrestling Dinner Theater | Kissimmee | Bryan Smith | 2012- | Yes | ||
Florida Pro Wrestling | Sarasota | Brian Gould | 2011- | Yes | ||
Full Impact Pro | Largo | Sal Hamaoui | 2004- | Yes | Sister promotion of Ring of Honor from 2003 to 2009; talent exchange agreement with Dragon Gate USA.[136][137] | |
Full Throttle Pro Wrestling | Lake Park | John Dill | 2016- | Yes | Independent organization launched in 2016 with live events starting in September.
Website: www.fullthrottleprowrestling.com www.facebook.com/fullthrottleprowrestling www.twitter.com/FTPW2016 | |
I Believe in Wrestling | Orlando | Chasyn Rance | 2008- | Yes | ||
Independent Championship Wrestling | Miami | Jorge Portuondo | 2008- | Yes | ||
Shine Wrestling | Tampa | Sal Hamaoui | 2012- | Yes | Sister promotion of Shimmer Women Athletes. Runs events regularly on internet pay-per-view at WWNLive.com. | |
USA Xtreme Pro Wrestling | Orlando | Frank Goodman | 1996- | Yes | Known as USA Pro Wrestling from 1996 to 2005; relocated from New York in 2007.[138] | |
Florida Hardcore Wrestling | Mangonia Park, Florida | Kipp Christianson,Anderson INC. | 2014- | Yes | ||
NWA Florida Underground | Orlando | Dontay Brown | 2008- | Yes | [5][18] | |
Ronin Pro Wrestling | Ft. Lauderdale | Unknown | 2013 | Yes | Performs in the Ft. Lauderdale/Miami metro areas.[139] | |
Unnamed Promotion Coming Soon | Winter Haven | TBA | 2016? | No | An exciting new wrestling promotion is coming to Winter Haven! More details will be provided soon! | |
Defunct | ||||||
Florida Wrestling Alliance | Tampa | Cliff Anderson | 1998–2004 | No | [5][20] | |
New Era Wrestling | Fort Myers, Florida | Craig Stokes | 2009-2015 | |||
Florida Wrestling Federation | Winter Haven | Alan Hardimon | 1992–2002 | No | [5][20] | |
Future of Wrestling | Fort Lauderdale | Bobby Rogers | 1998–2003 | Yes | Associated with Rusty Brooks' School of Hard Knocks.[5][140] | |
Hardkore Championship Wrestling | Hollywood | Nick Mayberry | 2002-2007 | Yes | [141] | |
Independent Professional Wrestling | Davie | Ron Niemi Mike Pescina |
1998–2003 | Yes | Promotion merged with NWA Florida in 2003.[5][142] | |
International Championship Wrestling Association | Tampa | Square Circle Promotions | 1992–1996 | No | [5][20] | |
Southern Championship Wrestling Florida | DeBary | 2003–2007 | Yes | [3][143] | ||
Sunray Pro Wrestling | Melbourne | Joe Price | 2003–2004 | Yes | Formerly known as NWA Florida.[144] | |
Xcitement Wrestling Federation | Orlando | Jimmy Hart | 2001–2005 | Yes | Events filmed at Universal Studios Florida; co-promoted events with the World Wrestling Council.[109][145][146] |
Georgia
Name | Location | Owners | Years Active | Website | Information | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Atlanta Wrestling Entertainment | Atlanta, Georgia | Joshua Von Wheeler | 2013- | http://atlantawrestlingentertainment.com/ | Current champion: Jimmy Rave[147] | |
Defunct | ||||||
Georgia Woodland Wrestling | Mauk | Tj Carmello & Christio M. Woodland | 2015-2016 | No | Promotion Failed and was not able to run anymore, | |
Appalachian Championship Wrestling | Ellijay | Kevin Hensley | 2010-2012 | Yes | ||
Deep South Wrestling | McDonough | Jody Hamilton | 2005–2007 | No | WWE developmental territory from 2005 to 2007.[148][149] | |
Great Championship Wrestling | Columbus | Jerry Oates | 2004-2010 | No | Formerly known as Georgia Championship Wrestling from 2004 to 2005; sister promotion of NWA Wildside.[150][151] | |
National Championship Wrestling | Cornelia | Steve Martin | 1997–1999 | No | Merged with NWA Georgia to form NWA Wildside.[5][152] | |
National Wrestling Federation | Dalton | 2000–2003 | No | Originally known as United States Championship Wrestling until 2002.[153] | ||
North Georgia Wrestling Alliance | Forest Park | Sam Kent | 1994–1997 | No | Also known as the North Georgia Wrestling Association; promotion was a developmental territory for World Championship Wrestling during the early-1990s.[5][20][154] | |
Spinebuster Championship Wrestling | Valdosta | 2004–2005 | Yes | [155][156] | ||
Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling | Marietta | Dusty Rhodes | 2000–2003 | Yes | Featured many former stars from World Championship Wrestling following its close in 2001.[157] | |
War Zone Wrestling Alliance | Gainesville | 1997–1998 | No | Formerly known as the Great American Wrestling Alliance.[5][158] |
Kentucky
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Bluegrass Championship Wrestling | Paintsville | Kenneth and Lisa Cantrell | 2008–present | [No] | VERY Small company based out of Paintsville, Kentucky. | |
New Origins Wrestling | Estill County | John and Alicia Strange | 2014–Present | [No] | Small company based out of Irvine, Kentucky. Currently streams on Roku. | |
Ohio Valley Wrestling | Louisville | Danny Davis | 1998- | Yes | Affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance from 1998 to 2000 and a WWE developmental territory from 2000 to 2008; also has an affiliate promotion, Derby City Wrestling, which it used to train students as its wrestling facility.[5][159][160] | |
Kentucky Zone Wrestling | Somerset | Dennis Spradlin | 2000's- | [No] | Small company based out of Somerset, Kentucky. | |
Wildcat Championship Wrestling | Lawrenceburg | Bobby Helton | 2000's- | Yes | Small company based out of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. | |
Prime Time Wrestling | Paris | Larry Jones and Daryl Kelly | 2000's- | [No] | Small company based out of northern Kentucky. | |
Traditional Southern Wrestling | Corbin | Myke Murphy | 2000's- | [No] | Small company based out of Corbin, Kentucky. | |
Defunct | ||||||
PWF Mid-South | Kentucky | Shyt Pan Dan and Stinky Steve | 2001–2002 | No | Affiliated with Premier Wrestling Alliance and PWF Northeast.[161] | |
Tri-State Wrestling | Kentucky | Jeff Libolt | 2000–2003 | No | Originally founded by "White Lion" Jim Tanner and "Bad Religion" Maxx Burton; promotion bought by NWA Championship Wrestling in 2003.[162] | |
USA Main Event Wrestling | Jamestown | Dale Mann Mike Mann |
1997–2000 | No | [5][18] |
North Carolina
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Allied Independent Wrestling Federations | Mt. Airy, North Carolina | Dean Puckett, Tim Dolan | 1992- | Yes | A Sanctioning body, Also known as AIWF Wrestling.[5][18] | |
CWF-Mid Atlantic Wrestling | Burlington | Danny Wenkel | 2000- | Yes | Also known as the Carolina Wrestling Federation; affiliated with AWA Superstars from 2005 until 2007, and Pro Wrestling International since 2009.[3][5][163][164] | |
East Coast Pro Wrestling - North Carolina | Thomasville | Joe Long/Jeff Barbrey | 1998- | Relaunched under a management group in 2013. Member of Pro Wrestling International | ||
OMEGA Championship Wrestling | Cameron | Matt Hardy Jeff Hardy |
1997–1999 2013- |
Yes | Promotion closed when Matt and Jeff Hardy joined the World Wrestling Federation, later reopened | |
Premiere Wrestling Xperience | Charlotte | Brian Kanabroski | 2003- | Yes | Premiere Wrestling Xperience (xx.xx.2010 - today)Premiere Wrestling Showcase (xx.xx.2008 - xx.xx.2009)Carolina Wrestling Association (xx.xx.2003 - xx.xx.2008)
Currently PWX travels several locations around North Carolina including Hickory, Charlotte, Concord, and Gastonia. | |
Sudden Thrill Wrestling | Clyde | Marty Nelson | 2009- | Yes | Formerly known as Asheville Thrill Wrestling and Anarchy Wrestling. | |
Pure Pro Wrestling | Pelham | Jimi Love | 2008- | Yes | Jimi Love has over 20 years of experience in Professional Wrestling & has worked with legends such as Ricky Morton, Boogie Woogie Man "Handsome" Jimmy Valiant, Road Warrior Animal, The Barbarian, Jerry "The King" Lawler, Shane Douglas, Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, Jimmy Hart & more! | |
Danger Zone Wrestling | Aberdeen | 2013- | Yes | |||
United Professional Wrestling Association | Wilmington | Donald Brower | 2005- | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
Atlantic Coast Championship Wrestling | Wilmington | Dave Renegade | 2000–2002 | Yes | ||
Great American Wrestling Federation | Asheville | Bill Hagan | 1996–1999 | No | [5][18] | |
Pro Wrestling Federation | Charlotte | Gary Quartanelli | 1990–1999 | No | [5][18][20][165] | |
South Atlantic Pro Wrestling | Winston-Salem | Paul Jones Frank Dusek |
1990–1992 | No | Originally founded as North American Wrestling Association by George Scott, John Ringley and Mike Lamberth.[5][166] | |
South Eastern Wrestling Alliance | Sylva | 1991–1997 | No | [167] | ||
Southern Championship Wrestling | Durham | Jack Cates | 1994–2004 | Yes | [5][20][168] | |
Independent Championship Wrestling | Wilmington | Marcus Watkins (Marc Ash) | 1989- | Yes | Also known as ICW Pro Wrestling. | |
Power Pro Wrestling | Sanford | Dick Foley | 2006-2012 | Yes | ||
Squared Circle Wrestling Alliance | Eden | Mark Cates Founder: Robert Stanley |
2003- | Yes | Also known as SCWA Wrestling and owner of SCWA MindShock TV. Subject of N24 reality television show in Germany in 2010.[169] | |
South Carolina
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
SCW Entertainment | Greenwood, South Carolina | Brandon Lawton | 2011- 2016 | No | [170] | |
Defunct | ||||||
C4W Xplosive Wrestling | Myrtle Beach | AC Collins | 2010 - 2015 | No | A.I.W.F member and the Coastal area's ONLY Local Pro Wrestling company and school. | |
Coastal Championship Wrestling | Myrtle Beach | Robert Hochman | 2003–2005 | Yes | [171] |
Tennessee
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Global Force Wrestling | Nashville | Jeff Jarrett & Karen Jarrett | 2014- | Yes | ||
SAW Wrestling | Nashville | Roni Rroggies Mikey Dugger |
2009- | Yes | Known as Showtime All-Star Wrestling | |
Just Plain Wrestling | Millington | Chris Thigpen | 2004- | Yes | [172] | |
Pride Pro Wrestling | Cookeville | Toby Farley | 2012 | Yes | ||
Southern All-Star Wrestling | Millersville | T.J. Weatherby | 2006 | Yes | Originally known as Southern All-Star Wrestling until 2008. | |
Southern States Wrestling | Kingsport | Beau James | 1991- | Yes | Formerly known as NWA Championship Wrestling.[3][5][18][20][173] | |
New Breed Pro Wrestling Entertainment | Humboldt | James Mea |
2014- | Yes | [5][174][175] | |
Tennessee Independent Wrestling Federation | Trenton | Randy Byrd |
1991- | Yes | [5][175][176] | |
Tennessee Xtreme Wrestling | Knoxville | Jerry and Preston Tipton | 2007- | Yes | ||
United States Wrestling Organization | Springfield | Tony Falk | 2001- | Yes | [3][177] | |
ERA Wrestling | Wartburg | Daniel Terry & Jon Diamond | 2008- | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
Appalachian Mountain Wrestling | Elizabethton | Allen Jarnagan Brian Smith |
1998–1999 | No | Formerly known as the Southern Wrestling Alliance.[5][178] | |
Crossfire Wrestling | Nashville | Marcus Pastorius | 2010-2013 | Yes | Also known as Crossfire Entertainment LLC. Shane Douglas served as Director of Operations. | |
Memphis Championship Wrestling | Memphis | Terry Golden | 2000–2001 | No | WWE developmental territory from 2000 to 2001; revived as Memphis Wrestling in 2003.[179] | |
Memphis Power Pro Wrestling | Memphis | Randy Hales | 1998–2004 | No | Merged with Memphis Championship Wrestling in 2001, but left two months later.[180] | |
Music City Wrestling | Memphis | Bert Prentice Bill Behrens |
1997- | No | There were two groups which ran under the MCW name. MCW Tennessee was run by Bert Prentice while the second, MCW Georgia, was operated by Bill Behrens and affiliated with World Wrestling Entertainment.[5][181] | |
New Blood Wrestling | Dyersburg | Sir Mo | 2006–2009 | Yes | [182] | |
New Breed Championship Wrestling | Brownsville | James Mea | 1996–2002 | No | [183] | |
Real Wrestling Federation | Memphis | 2001–2003 | Yes | Events held at the Raleigh Springs Mall.[3][184] | ||
Smoky Mountain Wrestling | Knoxville | Jim Cornette | 1991–1995 | No | [5][36][185][186] | |
TAJJ Championship Wrestling | Memphis | Adam Dunn | 1997–2004 | Yes | ||
United States Wrestling Association | Memphis | Jerry Jarrett Jerry Lawler |
1988–1997 | No | Promotion formed when regional promotions the Continental Wrestling Association and the Dallas-based World Class Wrestling Association merged in 1989.[5][18][20][24][187][188] | |
USA Championship Wrestling | Nashville | Bert Prentice | 2001–2003 | No | Originally affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance, but left in 2002; events held at the Nashville Fairgrounds.[189] |
Virginia
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Awesome Wrestling Entertainment | Waynesboro | Marvin Ward | 2011- | Yes | ||
Ground Xero Wrestling | Richmond | Dave Cullen | 2006- | Yes | ||
Vanguard Championship Wrestling | Smithfield | Ronald Nowel Travis Bradshaw |
1996- | Yes | Formerly known as Virginia Championship Wrestling and affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance.[3][5][190] | |
Defunct | ||||||
Independent Professional Wrestling Alliance | Arlington | Kevin Carson Cueball Carmichael |
1995–1999 | Yes | Also known as the Independent Pro Wrestling Alliance.[5][5][18][191] | |
Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Alliance | Edinburg | Doug Ward | 1995–1997 | No | [5][18][20] | |
UWF Live | Richmond | Hermie Sadler Earl Hebner Dave Hebner |
2005–2009 | No | Formerly associated with TNA. | |
West Virginia
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
All Star Wrestling | Madison | Gary Damron | 2007– | Yes | ||
Black Diamond Wrestling | Wheeling | Rikk Diamond | 2003- | Yes | [5][192] | |
Championship Pro Wrestling | Martinsburg | Jamie Cave | 1997– | Yes | [5][193] | |
IWA East Coast | Nitro | Mad Man Pondo | 2004– | Yes | Affiliated with the Independent Wrestling Association.[194] | |
Kanawha Valley Wrestling | Southside | Brad Litchfield | 2013– | Yes | ||
Mason-Dixon Wrestling | Nutter Fort | Jim Hawkins | 1997– | Yes | [5][195] | |
Savage Championship Wrestling | Charleston | JL Kyle | 2014– | Yes | ||
Unleashed Wrestling Alliance | Milton | Nada Adkins | 2008– | Yes | ||
Xtreme Maximum Championship Wrestling | Cross Lanes and Falls View | Brandon Ashworth | 2001–2011, 2014– | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
Atlantic Terror Championship Wrestling | Martinsburg | Barry Casino | 2000–2001 | No | [5][196] |
Southwest
Arkansas
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Southwest Pro Wrestling | Texarkana | Al Henderson | 1997 -
2016 |
Arizona
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Arizona Wrestling Federation | Glendale | Jared Devitt Gabriel Aquino |
2013- | Yes |
Nevada
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Adrenaline Unleashed | Las Vegas | Kent Wilson Don Laughlin |
2005-2014 | no | Its Las Vegas training school has been featured on television and has regularly appeared at the largest outdoor action festival in southern Nevada, Extreme Thing.[197][198] Features wrestlers from Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, World Wrestling Entertainment, and Women of Wrestling.[199] | |
Future Stars of Wrestling | Las Vegas | Joe DeFalco Rocky T |
2009- | Yes | Airs a weekly Saturday night television show "High Octane" on The CW Las Vegas. | |
Reno Wrestle Factory | Reno, Nevada | Steven Pienkoski | 2009- | Yes | Airs a weekly web television series "The Biggest Little Wrestling Show". | |
Defunct | ||||||
Ladies Professional Wrestling Association | Laughlin | Tor Berg | 1989–1992 | Yes | Briefly revived by Tor Berg in 1998, but folded two years later.[200][201] | |
National Wrestling Council | Las Vegas | T.C. Martin | 1994–1997 | No | [5] |
New Mexico
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Destiny Wrestling Organization | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Adam Otero John Gruen Joshua Thomas Matthew Roblez William Van Der Aa Keeffe |
2006- | Yes |
Oklahoma
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Sooner World Class Wrestling | Oklahoma City | Rick Garrett | 2007-2013 | Yes | Founded after Rick Garrett left the All American Championship Wrestling.[202] | |
Defunct | ||||||
Power Zone Wrestling Alliance | Shawnee | Rick Garrett | 1994–1996 | No | [5][20][203] | |
Steel Rage Pro Wrestling | Sapulpa | Sarah Harmon | 2002– | Yes | A "family friendly" company founded by Sarah Harmon. It ran continuously from 2002 to 2006 and then reopened in 2011 under new management.[3][204][205] |
Texas
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Anarchy Championship Wrestling | Austin | Daryl Childress | 2006- | Yes | ||
Austin College Wrestling | Sherman | Darion McKenzie | 2013- | No | ||
Inspire Pro Wrestling | Austin | Justin Bissonnette | 2013- | Yes | ||
NWA: Branded Outlaw Wrestling | San Antonio | David Schulze and Jeremy Laymon | 2011- | Yes | On March 16, 2013 - NWA/BOW Acting General Manager Ironman Rob Conway defeats NWA Heavyweight Champion The Tokyo Monster Kahagas to become the NEW NWA Heavyweight Champion !![5][18] | |
Brawl Wrestling Sindicate | Boerne | Brian Allen Christy Butler |
2011- | Yes | ||
Christian Wrestling Federation | Rockwall | Rob Vaughn | 2000- | Yes | [3][206] | |
Deep East Texas Rasslin' | Lufkin | Lance Moore Zac Acrey |
2009- | Yes | ||
O.S.W. Old School Wrestling, Inc. | Odessa | Fred Urban III | 2010- | Yes | ||
Party World Rasslin' | Austin | Jared Blondeau Chris A. Monica |
2014- | Yes | ||
Professional Championship Wrestling | Arlington | The Busseys | 2000- | Yes | ||
Reality of Wrestling | Houston | Booker T | 2006- | Yes | ||
River City Wrestling | San Antonio | Brandon Oliver | 2002- | Yes | ||
Texas All-Star Wrestling | Humble | Bob Murphy | 1994- | Yes | The first successful promotion since the close of World Class Championship Wrestling in 1990 and the Global Wrestling Federation in 1994, it is currently the oldest independent promotion in Texas.[5][18] | |
Texas Wrestling Alliance | San Antonio | Rudy Gonzales | 1999- | Yes | Founded with Shawn Michaels as part of his Texas Wrestling Academy wrestling school.[5][207] | |
Texas Wrestling Federation | Karnes City | Jimmy Perez | 1990-Started in Amarillo,Tx | Yes | [5] | |
Total Championship Wrestling | Austin | John R. Peterson, Jr. | 2008- | Yes | ||
Warriors 4 Christ Wrestling | San Antonio | Curtis Stone | 1999- | Yes | ||
World of Wrestling | Houston | Charles Taylor | 1998- | Yes | ||
Wrecking Ball Wrestling | Dallas | Tony Martin | 2006- | Yes | [208][209] | |
Defunct | ||||||
Extreme Texas Wrestling | San Antonio | Rudy Boy Gonzalez | 2001–2002 | Yes | [3][210] | |
Global Wrestling Federation | Dallas | Max Andrews Grey Pierson |
1991–1994 | No | [5][211][212] | |
XCW Wrestling | Denton | Nite Davis | 2000–2009 | Yes | ||
Pure Action Championship Wrestling | Wichita Falls | Ivory Carey II | 2011-2014 | Yes |
Utah
Professional Championship Wrestling Alliance | Houston,Texas | Patrick Tornaki | 2013 | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
American Championship Wrestling | Salt Lake City | Nic Hardy | 2003- | Yes | [213] | |
Ultra Championship Wrestling-Zero | Salt Lake City | Steve Neilson | 2003- | Yes | Affiliated with AWA Superstars from 2005 to 2007.[214][215] | |
Wrestling Alliance of the Rockies | Salt Lake City | Spencer Cage | 2010- | Yes |
Colorado
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | |||||||
NRW Sports Entertainment | Denver | Matthew Yaden | 2010- | Yes | Weekly iTV show NRW Charged found online at youtube.com/NRWRevolution | Utilizes the Mercury Pro Wrestling Academy at Xtreme Gym in Sheridan, CO for talent development. | |
Primos Professional Wrestling | Denver | Joe McDougal | 2007– | Yes | |||
New Era Wrestling | Denver | Zack Bowman | 2011– | Yes | |||
West Coast
California
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
All Pro Wrestling | Hayward | Roland Alexander | 1995- | Yes | Featured in the 1999 documentary Beyond the Mat.[5][216][217] | |
Big Time Wrestling | Fremont | Kirk White | 1996- | Yes | ||
Empire Wrestling Federation | San Bernardino | Jesse Hernandez Bill Anderson |
1996- | Yes | [5][216][218] | |
Insane Wrestling League | Chino | Vic Luna | 2005- | Yes | ||
Mach 1 Wrestling | Anaheim/Downey | Jon Ian | 2008- | No | ||
Millennium Pro Wrestling | Simi Valley | 2001- | Yes | |||
Pro Championship Wrestling | Oroville | James Hate | 1999- | Yes | [219] | |
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla | Los Angeles | Excalibur Joey Ryan Scott Lost Super Dragon |
2003- | Yes | [216][220] | |
Pacific Coast Wrestling | Los Angeles | Mikey "Freedom" Hawes Mike Scharnagl |
2015- | Yes | ||
SoCal Pro | Oceanside | Jeff Dino | 2011- | Yes | ||
Vendetta Pro Wrestling | Santa Maria | Billy Blade | 2005- | Yes | ||
Wrestlings Best of the West | Fresno | Matthew Sparks William Polson |
2016 | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
American Independent Wrestling Alliance | Los Angeles | Ed Aherns | 1990–1998 | No | [5][18][216] | |
Incredibly Strange Wrestling | San Francisco | Johnny Legend August Ragone |
1995-2003 | No | ||
Mayhem Wrestling Entertainment | Huntington Beach | Pete Doyle | 2013-2013 | Yes | ||
New American Wrestling | Pomona | 1995–1996 | No | [221] | ||
New Wave Pro Wrestling | San Diego | Andrew Jassick Trevor Allen |
2007-2012 | Yes | ||
Revolution Pro Wrestling | Industry | Ron Rivera | 1999–2004 | No | [216][222] | |
Slammers Wrestling Federation | Studio City | Verne Langdon El Toro Bravo |
1989–1997 | Yes | [5][18][216] | |
Ultimate Pro Wrestling | Los Angeles | Rick Bassman | 1998-2007 | Yes | The home promotion for many current stars of TNA, WWE and Zero One; as of 2005, is an official talent scout for the WWE.[216][223][224] | |
West Coast Wrestling Association | Fresno | Ward Enterprises | 1990–1991 | Yes | Revived as North American Wrestling in 2000, but folded twelve years later.[5][225] | |
Women of Wrestling | Los Angeles | David McLane | 2000–2001 | Yes | [226] | |
Wrestling Society X | Los Angeles | Kevin Kleinrock Cody Michaels Vampiro |
2006–2007 | No | Produced by Big Vision Entertainment, it was briefly aired on MTV in 2007.[227] | |
The West Coast Wrestling Company | Temecula | Adam Ginsberg | 2008-2012 | Yes | ||
Xtreme Pro Wrestling | Sherman Oaks | Rob Zicari Tom Byron |
1999–2003 | Yes | [109][216][228] |
Hawaii
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Action Zone Wrestling | Waipahu | Daryl Bonilla | 2005- | Yes | [229] | |
Defunct | ||||||
Hawai'i Championship Wrestling | Honolulu | Don Muraco Linda Bade |
2003–2008 | Yes | Formerly affiliated with AWA Superstars.[230][231] |
Washington
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Suquamish Championship Wrestling | Suquamish / Bremerton | 2006- | ||||
Defunct | ||||||
Championship Wrestling U.S.A. | Vancouver | Sandy Barr | 1992–1997 | No | [5][24][232] | |
Tulalip Championship Wrestling | Marysville | 2008-2012 | Yes | [233] | ||
Oregon
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
WrestleSport | Portland, Oregon | Unknown | 2014–present | Yes | ||
West Coast Wrestling Connection | Salem, Oregon | Jeff Manning | 2005–present | Yes | Weekly television broadcast on KPDX-TV | |
DOA Pro Wrestling | Portland | Terry Farness | 2007- | Yes | ||
Power Pit Pro Wrestling | Roseburg | Michael Hill | 2012–present | Yes |
See also
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