List of women's wrestling promotions in the United States
This is a list of women's professional wrestling promotions in the United States, sorted by founding date, and lists both active and defunct women's promotions from the 1980s through the present.
Hardbodies Wrestling
Hardbodies Wrestling was founded by Sarah-Michelle Costarakis in 2001 as Florida Championship Wrestling with wrestling videos. It expanded into small bar and grills throughout Florida in 2003. The wrestling was mostly semi-professional and ran until 2008 when it was bought out by FCW. A small video company now uses the name.
Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling
Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, also known as GLOW, was founded by David McLane. It began in 1986 (the pilot was filmed in December 1985) and continued in various forms after it left television in 1990. The television series combined women's wrestling with comedic skits and raps. The promotion was revived in 2001 by Riviera Hotel & Casino.
Powerful Women of Wrestling
Powerful Women of Wrestling (also known as POWW) was founded by David McLane in 1987 after he left Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. The promotion lasted until 1990. Unlike GLOW, POWW focused more on women's wrestling than comedic skits. During its existence, POWW was aligned with World Wrestling Alliance in Indianapolis and the American Wrestling Association.
Delta Tiger Lilies
Founded | 1988 |
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Defunct | 1988 |
Style | American Wrestling |
Delta Tiger Lilies was an all-female wrestling company that operated in 1988 and produced direct-to-video matches.
Championships
Unlike most other organizations, the Delta Tiger Lilies did not have a championship. Instead, it recognized the existing champions from other national promotions, including AWA World Women's Champion Madusa Miceli and NWA United States Women's Champion Misty Blue Simmes.
During one of the events, Simmes challenged Miceli to a title unification match (NWA United States Women's Title and AWA World Women's Title), but the match never happened.[1] At another event, former NWA World Women's Champion Debbie Combs challenged Simmes for the NWA United States Women's Championship, but Simmes was unable to accept due to an arm injury she had sustained.
Alumni
Wrestlers
- Ashley Ryan
- Babyface Nellie
- Bambi
- Brandi Mae
- Candi Devine
- Debbie Combs
- Donna Day
- Heidi Lee Morgan
- Jean Kirkland (Black Venus)
- Joyce Grable
- Kat LeRoux
- Katie Kincaid
- Linda Dallas
- The Lock
- Madusa Miceli
- Misty Blue Simmes
- O'Sheena
- Olympia Hartauer
- Peggy Lee Leather
- Peggy Patterson
- Ramona Isabell
- Susan Green
- Susan Sexton
Other on-air talent
Managers
Commissioner
- Jim Burns
Ladies Major League Wrestling
Ladies Major League Wrestling (LMLW) was an all-female wrestling company founded in 1989 by Howard Brody. It operated in the late 1980s through the early 1990s. Its matches, which were aired promoted under the "Wild Women of Wrestling" (WWOW) banner, were featured on the Universal Wrestling Federation television series and sold on home video.[2]
Ladies Professional Wrestling Association
Ladies Professional Wrestling Association (LPWA) was an all-female wrestling promotion founded in 1989 by Tor Berg. It operated from 1989 through 1992. The LPWA produced two television series, The Super Ladies of Wrestling and Ladies Championship Wrestling from 1990-1992. Many of its matches were also distributed and sold on VHS tapes. It held its first and only pay-per-view, Super Ladies Showdown, on February 23, 1992 before closing down operations shortly after.
Fabulous Ladies in International Rings
Acronym | FLAIR |
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Founded | 1990 |
Defunct | 1990 |
Style | American Wrestling |
Fabulous Ladies in International Rings (FLAIR) was founded in 1990 shortly after the closing of Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling and Powerful Women of Wrestling. In addition to filming all-women's wrestling events for video distribution, the short-lived company also promoted women's matches on various men's wrestling events.
Championships
Katie Kincaid was recognized as the FLAIR Champion. She later lost the title to Dream Maker (Lori Weathers).
Alumni
- Athena - Formerly Paisley from POWW
- Bambi (Selina Majors)
- Beckie Clampett (Beckie Mullen) - Formerly "Sally the Farmer's Daughter" from GLOW
- Blue Maxie (Colleen Favare) - Formerly "Beastie" from GLOW
- Candi Devine (Candace Rummel)
- Cheryl Rusa - Formerly "Lightning" from GLOW
- Devila
- Dream Maker (Lori Weathers) - Formerly "Colonel Ninotchka" from GLOW
- Heidi Lee Morgan
- Hot Rod Andie - Formerly "Angel" from GLOW
- Katie Kincaid
- Lock (Winona Barkley)
- Luna Vachon (Gertrude Vachon)
- Madusa Miceli (Debra Miceli)
- Magnificent Mimi (Mimi Lesseos)
- Malibu (Jane Hamlin) - Formerly "California Doll" from GLOW
- Miss Linda
- Peggy Lee Leather
- Queen Kong (Dee Booher) - Formerly "Matilda the Hun" from GLOW
- Reggie Bennett
- Taylor Thomas
Ladies Sports Club
Acronym | LSC |
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Founded | 1990 |
Defunct | 1991 |
Style | American Wrestling |
Founder(s) | David McLane |
Owner(s) | David McLane |
Ladies Sports Club (LSC) was founded in 1990 by David McLane.[3] It was the third female wrestling promotion created by McLane, who also created Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW) and Powerful Women of Wrestling (POWW). Shortly after the closing of POWW (which had a working agreement with the American Wrestling Association to co-promote matches), McLane formed LSC. The LSC roster consisted of many of the women that were then part of the AWA roster, and former POWW wrestlers. Most of the LSC matches were aired on the AWA television series. The company closed in 1991.
Championships
Tina Moretti was recognized as the LSC Champion and Trudy the Farmer's Daughter was recognized as the LSC Television Champion.
Alumni
- Bambi (Selina Majors)
- The Dazzler
- Magnificent Mimi (Mimi Lesseos)
- Malibu (Jane Hamlin)
- Morgan LeFay
- Peggy Lee Leather
- Shirley Black
- Talia Star
- The Terrorist (Janeen Jewett)
- Tina Moretti (Lisa Moretti)
- Trudy the Farmer's Daughter (Trudy Adams)
Professional Girl Wrestling Association
Professional Girl Wrestling Association (PGWA) was founded in 1992 by Randy Powell. The organization promotes matches, which typically run from 15–30 minutes in length and are more "old school" in style, throughout the United States, Mexico, and United Kingdom.
Queens of Combat
Acronym | QOC |
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Founded | 2014 |
Style | Women's professional wrestling |
Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina |
Founder(s) | Debbie Combs |
Website | http://combatqueens.com/ |
Queens of Combat (QOC) was founded in 2014 by Debbie Combs. The organization operated from Charlotte, North Carolina.
QOC Championship
The QOC Championship is a women's professional wrestling championship, owned by the American promotion in Queens of Combat. Championship reigns are determined by professional wrestling matches, in which competitors are involved in scripted rivalries. These narratives create feuds between the various competitors, which cast them as villains and heroines.
# | Wrestlers | Reign | Date | Days held |
Location | Event | Notes | Ref. |
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1 | Taeler Hendrix | 1 | November 29, 2015 | 206+ | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | QOC 7 | Taeler Hendrix defeated Tessa Blanchard to become the inaugural champion in a Tournament Final Match. | [4][5] |
Alumni
- Amanda Rodriguez
- Amber O'Neal
- Amber Rodriguez
- Amy Lee
- Amy Love
- Angelina Love
- Audrey Marie
- Andrea
- Barbi Hayden
- Brandi Wine
- Candice LeRae
- Heidi Lovelace
- Jessicka Havok
- Leva Bates
- LuFisto
- Mandy Leon
- Mickie James
- Miss Diss Lexia
- Nevaeh
- ODB
- Santana Garrett
- Sassy Stephie
- Serena Deeb
- Sojournor Bolt
- Solo Darling
- Su Yung
- Taeler Hendrix
- Tessa Blanchard
Women's Pro Wrestling
Acronym | WPW |
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Founded | 1992 |
Defunct | 1993 |
Style | American Wrestling |
Founder(s) | Debbie Combs |
Women's Pro Wrestling (WPW) was founded in 1992 by Debbie Combs. The organization operated from 1992–1993 and produced direct-to-video matches.[6]
Alumni
- "Awesome" Ondi Austin
- Babyface Nellie
- Bambi
- Candi Devine
- Denise Storm
- Jackie Moore
- Lady Justice
- Lisa Starr
- Malia Hosaka
- Olympia Hartauer
- Peggy Lee Leather
- Penelope Paradise
- Penny Mitchell
- Sandy Partelow
- Susan Green
- Velvet McIntyre
Dangerous Women of Wrestling
Acronym | DWOW |
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Founded | 1999 |
Style | American Wrestling |
Founder(s) | Dan Kowal |
Formerly | Gorgeous Ladies of Outrageous Wrestling (GLOOW) |
Website |
www |
Dangerous Women of Wrestling (DWOW) was founded in 1999 by then-Extreme Championship Wrestling promoter Dan Kowal. The organization was founded as Gorgeous Ladies of Outrageous Wrestling (GLOOW), but changed its name to DWOW in 2003 to avoid confusion with Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling.[7] The company features a mixture of extreme wrestling, some nudity, and oil wrestling.[8][9]
The Beautiful Babes of Wrestling (BBOW) promotion is separate from DWOW/GLOOW. Although it used a similar roster, BBOW was composed mainly of women from Maryland Championship Wrestling and women from DWOW/GLOOW.[10] DWOW/GLOOW is also separate from Women's Extreme Wrestling, which was founded in 2002 by Dave Milan, Dan Kowal, Steve Karel and Greg Bagarozy and used a similar talent roster. Whereas WEW ran pay-per-view events, DWOW focused on television and served as a developmental territory for WEW.[7]
DWOW aired a television series in the local Pennsylvania and Northeastern Atlantic markets until the company want on an intermittent hiatus in 2004. They announced a new television deal in 2010. The Dangerous Women of Wrestling Underground television series debuted on August 28, 2010, on The Fight Network.
Roster
The roster of wrestlers includes female wrestlers, male wrestlers, and midget wrestlers.
Wrestlers
- Alexis Laree
- Angel Orsini
- Angela
- Annie Social
- Baby Phat
- Becky Bayless
- BJ
- The Blue Meanie
- Bobcat
- Brittney The Owner
- Candie
- Crazy Daisy
- Cristol
- Davey Mae
- Dawn Mae
- Della Morte
- Elle Mae
- GI Ho
- Gorgeous George
- Jana
- Jazz
- King Sleazy
- Kristy Kiss
- Lacey
- Lady Storm
- Lil Louie
- Liz Savage
- Lucky The Cripple Guy
- LuFisto
- Mercedes Martinez
- Missy Samsonite
- Missy The School Girl
- Navaho
- Persephone
- Poppa Mae
- "Pryme Tyme" Amy Lee
- Psycho Bytch
- Pussy Willow
- Ranmaru
- Rezz (aka GI Ho V2)
- Roxie Cotton
- Simply Luscious
- The Smoke
- The Sound Guy
- Special Ed
- Sumie Sakai
- Summer
- Tai
- Talia
- Tara
- Tara Bush
- Tara Titanium
- Taylor Mae
Other on-air talent
Announcers
- Bob Arteese
- Eric Gargiulo
Producer
- Rughead
Referees
- Ginger
- Isis
- Just Joe
- Mimi
- Nurse A
- Nurse T
Women of Wrestling
Women of Wrestling (WOW) was a professional wrestling promotion founded in 2000 by David McLane. WOW produced a syndicated television series that ran from 2000-2001. It held its first and only pay-per-view, WOW Unleashed, on February 4, 2001 before closing down operations shortly after.
Women's Extreme Wrestling
Women's Extreme Wrestling (WEW), also known as Women's Erotic Wrestling, was founded in 2002 by Dave Milan, Dan Kowal, Steve Karel and Greg Bagarozy. Its storylines usually are filled with erotic and sexual themes. Because the shows have adult sexual content, audience members that attend live shows must be age 21 years of age or older. Although the promotion continues to offer taped matches on DVD and digital download, it has not promoted a live event since 2008.
CRUSH
Founded | 2002 |
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Defunct | 2003 |
Style | American Wrestling |
Founder(s) | Johnny Cafarella |
Website |
crushwas73594 |
CRUSH was founded in 2002 by former Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling host Johnny Cafarella. Cafarella developed an idea for a new television series that was loosely based on the original concept for GLOW and later used for Women of Wrestling (WOW). With Steve Blance, Jimmy Hart, and the Flying Farley Brothers (brothers of late comedian Chris Farley), he filmed matches for the pilot episode of a proposed all-women's wrestling/sketch comedy television series called CRUSH in February 2003.
Although Hart stated in radio interviews that the series would debut on the Comedy Central network in fall 2003 and that Tom Arnold would be involved in the series, the pilot was not sold to any networks or distributors.[11] In 2008, Cafarella and Hart partnered with Jonathan Vargas, who won a Powerball jackpot of $35.3 million the same year. Reusing many of the characters (although portrayed by different wrestlers and models/actresses) from CRUSH, they filmed matches for the pilot of Wrestlicious during the summer.
Alumni
- Ana Rocha (Ariel) as "Faith"
- Ashley Xavier as "Thelma Throttle"
- Barb Endres as "Sister Mary"
- Bonnie Maxon (Rain) as "Hope"
- Cathy Corino (Allison Danger) as "Lt. Desiree Storm"
- Cheryl Rusa (formerly Lightning from GLOW) as "Zap Lightning"
- Crystal Carmichael as "Diva Las Vegas"
- Elizabeth Miklosi (Lizzy Valentine) as "Jersey Jean"
- Erica D'Erico as "Sunset Flipp"
- Erica Porter (formerly Jungle Grrl of WOW) as "X-Terminator"
- Heather Lee-Millard (formerly Terri Gold of WOW) as "Awesome Ariel"
- Jazmynn Viktoria as "Rampage"
- Jeanne Basone (formerly Hollywood of GLOW) as "Holly M. Wood"
- Jeannie Kim (formerly Lotus of WOW) as "Tsunami"
- Jennifer Lane (Looney Lane) as Officer Miranda
- Jennifer Lee Chan (formerly Jade of WOW) as "Chica"
- Jessica Kresa (ODB) as "Mekka the Warrior"
- Kat Heiss as "Rage"
- Lacey as "Shauna-Na"
- Lana Kinnear (formerly Lana Star of WOW) as "Beverly Hills"
- Lynn Braxton (formerly Big Bad Mama of GLOW) as "Voodoo Mama"
- Melina Perez as "Melanie Little Deer"
- Melinda Padovano (Alicia) as "Charity"
- Melissa Anderson (Cheerleader Melissa) as "Felony"
- Nadia Nyce as "Innocence"
- Sasha Bryant (Savvy Sasha) as "Peachy the Southern Belle"
- Shawna Doyle as "Dot Matrix"
- Stacy Hunter as "Mighty O'Reilly"
- Tracy Brookshaw (Traci Brooks) as "Glory"
- Violet Devine as "Draculetta"
- Violet Flame as "Annabelle the Cannibal"
The roster also included former WOW wrestler Patti Pizzazz/Patti Pep as "Cousin Haley", Allied Powers Wrestling Federation's NYX as "Griselda", World League Wrestling's Miss Natural as "Kickstart Katie", All-Star Championship Wrestling's Kendra as "Leena from Fargo", independent wrestler Luxurious Lynne as "Shyly O'Reilly", independent wrestler Celeste as "Smiley O'Reilly", former WOW wrestler Slam Dunk as "South Side Slick", and Minnesota Independent Wrestling's Candy as "Tyranny".[12][13][14]
CRUSH Championship Crown
X-Terminator won the CRUSH Championship Crown at the initial and only television taping.
Wrestler: | Times: | Date: | Location: | Notes: |
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X-Terminator (Erica Porter) | 1 | February 3, 2003 | Minneapolis, Minnesota | Defeated Felony to become the initial champion[15] |
| ||||
Naked Women's Wrestling League
The Naked Women's Wrestling League (NWWL) was founded in 2004 by Howard Mann. The organization promotes pay-per-views featuring female wrestlers wrestling in both clothed and nude matches.
Slammin Ladies
Founded | July 2, 2004 |
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Style | American Wrestling |
Headquarters | Florida |
Founder(s) | Lexie Fyfe |
Website |
www |
Slammin Ladies was founded on July 2, 2004 by Lexie Fyfe. It films custom matches that customers may design the match type (including frequent intergender matches) and book the talent.
Roster
Female wrestlers
- Alere Little Feather
- Alexa Thatcher
- Alicia
- Allison Danger
- Amanda Ruffin
- Amazing Kong
- Amber O'Neal
- Amy Lee
- Angel Williams
- Angela Fong
- April Hunter
- Ariel
- Ashley Lane
- Becky Bayless
- Betsy Ruth
- Brandi Wine
- Britani Knight
- Brooke Carter
- Candi Devine
- Cat Power
- Christie Ricci
- Christina Von Eerie
- Cindy Rogers
- Courtney Rush
- Daffney
- Desiree Petersen
- Diane Von Hoffman
- Eden Black
- Erica D'Erico
- Fantasia
- Fantasy
- Fire
- Gee Star
- Genni Right
- Hannah Blossom
- Holly Blossom
- Jennifer Blake
- Jessica James
- Jessie McKay
- Jetta
- Josie
- Kellie Skater
- Kimberly
- Krissy Vaine
- Lacey
- Leva Bates
- Lorelei Lee
- Lexie Fyfe
- Lisa Fury
- Little Jeanne
- Madison Eagles
- Malia Hosaka
- Mercedes Martinez
- Missy Sampson
- MsChif
- Nemesis
- Nevaeh
- Nicole Matthews
- Nikki Roxx
- Pandora
- Peggy Lee Leather
- Persephone
- Portia Perez
- Rachel Summerlyn
- Rain
- Riptide
- Roxi
- Santana
- Sara Del Rey
- Serena Deeb
- Shantelle Taylor
- She Nay Nay
- Sin-D
- Su Yung
- Suicide
- Sumie Sakai
- Sweet Saraya
- Talia Madison
- Tasha Simone
- Tenille
- Tiana Ringer
- Tina San Antonio
- Tracy Taylor
- Trenesha
- Venus
- Wesna
Male wrestlers
- Austin Aries
- Austin Amadeus
- Bad Seed
- Bruce Santee
- Chance
- Chasyn Rance
- Chris Gray
- Fergal Devitt
- James Wallace
- Joey Knight
- Joey Machete
- JP Munroe
- Kenny King
- Kevin Matthews
- LA Warren
- Marco
- Mark Zout
- Mikael Yamaha
- Monkey
- Nooie Lee
- Rick Justice
- Ryan Eagles
- Scott Davis
- Shawn Osborne
- Shawn Spears
- Stiro
- Sugar Dunkerton
- Titan
- Wally Darkmon
- Zack Storm
ChickFight
ChickFight was founded in 2004 by Jason Deadrich. The promotion began as an eight-woman tournament that was held from 2004-2008. Since 2008, ChickFight has promoted several matches on cards for other wrestling promotions, particularly the California-based Pro Wrestling Revolution. In 2010, ChickFight announced a partnership with the website Diva-Dirt.com to co-promote matches in 2011.
Hottest Ladies of Wrestling
Acronym | HLOW |
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Founded | 2005 |
Defunct | 2005 |
Style | American Wrestling |
Hottest Ladies of Wrestling (HLOW) was founded in 2005. It filmed direct-to-DVD matches. The promotion used women wrestlers who were from World Wrestling Entertainment, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, and the independent circuit.
Championship
Christie Ricci was crowned the first HLOW Champion after winning a battle royal that included Amy Lee, Bobcat (with Gorgeous George), Casey, Claudia, Jazz, Lollipop, ODB (with Francine), Passion, and Venus. Ricci continued to defend the title outside of HLOW after the organization closed in 2005.
Alumni
Wrestlers
- Bobcat
- Casey
- Christie Ricci
- Claudia
- Diamond
- Hollywood (Jeanne Basone)
- Jazz
- Lollipop
- ODB
- Passion
- Porche
- "Pryme Tyme" Amy Lee
- Traci Brooks
- Venus
Other on-air talent
Managers
Referee
Shimmer Women Athletes
Shimmer Women Athletes (stylized as SHIMMER Women Athletes and often referred to simply as SHIMMER) was founded in 2005 by Dave Prazak and Allison Danger. The company films direct-to-DVD matches that are sold as single volumes through Ring of Honor's online store before being nationally distributed through retail outlets.
World Women's Wrestling
World Women's Wrestling (WWW or Triple W) was founded in 2006 by Sheldon Goldberg. Their matches were promoted on numerous New England Championship Wrestling cards until the closure of WWW and NECW on November 6, 2010.
Women Superstars Uncensored
Women Superstars Uncensored (WSU) was founded in 2007. It works closely with National Wrestling Superstars. WSU films direct-to-DVD matches and internet pay-per-view events. It launched a television series, UNCENSORED, in 2010.
Exotic Ladies of Wrestling
Acronym | ELOL |
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Founded | 2007 |
Style | American Wrestling |
Headquarters |
Trinity County, California Pembroke Pines, Florida |
Exotic Ladies of Wrestling was founded in 2007. It filmed direct-to-DVD matches. ELOF was located in Trinity County, California in 2007. ELOF relocated Pembroke Pines, Florida after returning.
Roster
Wrestlers
- Angela
- Arinada
- Christina Crawford
- Roni Jonah
Alumni
Wrestlers
- Alicia
- Annie Social
- Becky Bayless
- Bobcat
- Kacee Carlisle
- Mickie Knuckles
- ODB
Other on-air talent
Managers
- Krystal Frost
Magnificent Ladies Wrestling
Founded | 2007 |
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Style | American Wrestling |
Headquarters | Memphis |
Founder(s) | Thomas Darnell |
Formerly | Memphis Ladies Wrestling |
Website |
www |
Magnificent Ladies Wrestling was founded in 2007 by Thomas Darnell. It films custom matches that customers may design.
Roster
- Aida Marie
- Alere Little Feather
- Allison Danger
- Allysin Kay
- Amber O'Neal
- Amy Lee
- Amy Love
- Angel Dust
- Angel Orsini
- Angelina
- Ann Brookstone
- Arella Angel
- Athena
- Auburn Thunder
- Barbi Hayden
- BB "The Southern Belle"
- The Black Widow
- Blackwidow
- Brandi Wine
- Brittany Brown
- Brittany Force
- Brittany Love
- Brittney Savage
- Camron Star
- Christi Whiplash
- Christie Ricci
- CJ Lane
- Claudia Del Solis
- Crystal Fire
- December
- Desiree Petersen
- Destiny
- Devon
- Eliza
- Fantasia
- Fantasy
- Fire
- Genni Right
- The Great Cheyenne
- Hailey Rage
- Heather Owens
- Heather ZumHofe
- Hellena Heavenly
- Jazz
- Jennifer Justice
- Jessicka Havok
- Jessie Belle
- Jessika Haze
- Jezabel
- Josianne
- Josie
- Joyce Grable
- Kassie Rains
- Kayla McMahon
- Kristin Flake
- Kylie Pierce
- Leva Bates
- Lil Bit
- Lillie Mae
- Little Jeanne
- Malia Hosaka
- Maranda (Constance) Rights
- Marti Belle
- Mary Elizabeth Monroe
- Mary Kelly
- Melanie Cruise
- Mercedes KV
- Mia Svensson
- Million Dollar Baby
- Miss Rachel
- Misty Heat
- Misty James
- Morgan
- MsChif
- Mystik
- Nemesis
- Nikki 6
- Nikki Lane
- Nikki St. John
- New York Knockout Nikki
- Pandora
- Persephone
- Pink
- Portia Perez
- Rachel Summerlyn
- Rebecca Lynn
- Rebecca Raze
- Robbie Rage
- Rock N Roll Rock C
- Sabrina
- Santana G
- Sara Del Rey
- Sarah Lynn
- Sassy Stephie
- Sex Kitten Kathy
- Simply Luscious
- Sin D
- Spitfire
- Starr
- Su Yung
- Susan Morton
- Taeler Hendrix
- Taryn Shay
- Taylor Made
- Tenille Tayla
- Thunderkitty
- Tiffany Roxx
- Tina San Antonio
- Veda Scott
- Venus
- Veronica Fairchild
Wrestlicious
Wrestlicious was founded in 2009 by Jonathan Vargas, with partners Johnny Cafarella (former Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling host and producer) and Jimmy Hart. Similar to GLOW, Wrestlicious combines women's wrestling with comedic skits. Cafarella filmed a pilot for the CRUSH series in 2003 using many of the same characters and gimmicks that were eventually reused in Wrestlicious. The promotion airs television series Wrestlicious TakeDown in the United States and Canada.
World Independent Ladies Division Wrestling
Acronym | WILD Wrestling |
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Founded | May 2010 |
Style | American Wrestling |
Headquarters | California |
Founder(s) | Travis James Leland |
Owner(s) | Travis James Leland |
Website | http://officialwild.blogspot.com/ |
World Independent Ladies Division (WILD) Wrestling was founded in May 2010 by Travis James Leland. It films direct-to-DVD matches. Matches are held on cards promoted by various independent promotions in California and Nevada.
Championships
WILD North American Championship
The WILD North American Championship, which used to be known as the LuchaPro Women's Championship, is a women's professional wrestling championship, owned by the American promotion in World Independent Ladies Division Wrestling. Championship reigns are determined by professional wrestling matches, in which competitors are involved in scripted rivalries. These narratives create feuds between the various competitors, which cast them as villains and heroines.
# | Wrestlers | Reign | Date | Days held |
Location | Event | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Terra Calaway | 1 | July 3, 2011 | 303 | Los Angeles, California | Lucha Pro | Terra Calaway defeated Amanda to become the inaugural champion. | [16] |
— | Vacated | — | May 1, 2012 | — | — | — | Title declared vacant, after Calaway left WILD Wrestling. | |
WILD World Championship
The WILD World Championship is a women's professional wrestling championship, owned by the American promotion in World Independent Ladies Division Wrestling. Championship reigns are determined by professional wrestling matches, in which competitors are involved in scripted rivalries. These narratives create feuds between the various competitors, which cast them as villains and heroines.
# | Wrestler | Reign | Date | Days held |
Location | Event | Notes | Ref. |
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1 | Chloe | 1 | May 22, 2010 | 99 | Highland, California | Pro Wrestling Uprising | Chloe defeated Kiara Dillon to become the promotion's inaugural champion. | [17] |
2 | Thunderkitty | 1 | August 29, 2010 | 55 | Apple Valley, California | Xtreme Zone Wrestling | [18] | |
3 | Lucky O'Shea | 1 | October 23, 2010 | 181 | Chatsworth, California | The Fit Pit Pro Wrestling School | Defeated Thunderkitty and Liz Savage in a three–way match. | |
4 | Amanda | 1 | April 22, 2011 | 40 | Chino, California | Insane Wrestling League | [19] | |
— | Vacated | — | June 1, 2011 | — | — | — | Title declared vacant, after Amanda left WILD Wrestling. | |
5 | Winter | 1 | August 4, 2011 | 1734+ | Las Vegas, Nevada | Freak Show Wrestling | Winter defeated Tab Jackson in a no holds barred match to win the vacant championship. | [16] |
Roster
Ring name | Real name | Notes |
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Aiden Riley | Unknown | |
Allison Danger | Corino, CathyCathy Corino | Co-Runner of Shimmer Women Athletes |
Amber O'Neal | Davis, KimberlyKimberly Davis | Also appears on Wrestlicious |
Ashley Massaro | Massaro, AshleyAshley Massaro | Co-General Manager, April 2007 Playboy cover girl, Former WWE wrestler, 2005 Diva Search winner, Posed for Playboy in 2007 |
Becky Bayless | Treston, RebeccaRebecca Treston | Former TNA wrestler |
Buggy Nova | Osman, NatalieNatalie Osman | Former NXT and FCW wrestler |
Candice LeRae | Dawson, CandiceCandice Dawson | |
Chloe | Thomas, JenniferJennifer Thomas | Former OVW and DSW wrestler |
Christina Von Eerie | Kardooni, ChristinaChristina Kardooni | Former TNA wrestler |
Katarina | Waters, KatarinaKatarina Waters | WILD World Championship, Former WWE, OVW and TNA wrestler |
Kiara Dillon | Unknown | |
Kitana Vera | Unknown | |
Liz Savage | Unknown | |
Lizzy Valentine | Miklosi, ElizabethElizabeth Miklosi | 2005 Diva Search contestant, Former TNA wrestler |
Lucky O'Shea | Unknown | |
Mia Yim | Stephanie Bell | |
Serena Deeb | Deeb, SerenaSerena Deeb | Former WWE, FCW and OVW wrestler |
Shelly Martinez | Martinez, ShellyShelly Martinez | Former WWE, OVW and TNA wrestler |
Tabitha Buck | Unknown | |
Traci Brooks | Brookshaw, TracyTracy Brookshaw | Posed for Playboy in 2009, former TNA wrestler |
Alumni
- "The Bloodthirsty Vixen" Amanda
- Fabulous Thunderkitty
- Jessicka Havok
- Katie Locke
- "The NY Knockout" Nikki
- Terra Calaway
ArenaChicks
Founded | November 2010 |
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Style | American Wrestling |
Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
Founder(s) | Amber O'Neal |
Website |
www |
ArenaChicks was founded in November 2010 by Amber O'Neal. It films direct-to-DVD matches and coordinates appearances by female wrestling personalities at wrestling conventions and reunion shows.
Roster
Female wrestlers
- Allison Danger
- Allysin Kay
- Amber O'Neal
- Angel Orsini
- Becky Bayless
- Brittney Force
- CJ Lane
- Christie Ricci
- Divina Fly
- Epiphany
- Fantasia
- Izza Belle Smothers
- Jana Marlene
- Jazz
- Jenny Star
- Jessicka Havok
- Kellie Skater
- Kristen Flake
- Lady JoJo
- Lorelei Lee
- Mia Svenson
- Sara Del Rey
- Sassy Stephie
- Simply Dvyne
- Taryn Shay
- Veda Scott
Male wrestlers
- Ben Tyler
- Cecil Scott
- Chiva Kid
- Coach Gemini
- Michael McAllister
- Roo-D Lewis
Other talent
Pro-Wrestling SUN
Founded | March 20, 2011 |
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Style | American Wrestling |
Headquarters | Jackson, New Jersey |
Founder(s) | Allison Danger |
Website |
world1online |
Pro-Wrestling SUN was founded on March 20, 2011 by Allison Danger. It films direct-to-DVD matches. The promotion is not to be confused with a Japanese promotion of the same name and later Chick Fights Sun, which ran shows from 2006 to 2009.
Championships
Pro-Wrestling SUN recognizes the World-1 Women's Championship (currently held by Sara Del Rey) as their championship, and the World-1 Women's Tag Team Championship (currently held by Sumie Sakai and Roxie Cotton) as their tag team championship.
Roster
- Allison Danger
- Annie Social
- Kellie Skater
- Marti Belle
- Mercedes Martinez
- Mia Svenson
- Mia Yim
- Roxie Cotton
- Sara Del Rey
- Sumie Sakai
DropKick Divas
Founded | June 12, 2011 |
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Style | American Wrestling |
Headquarters | Canton, Ohio |
Founder(s) | Jessica Havok Kevin Ballew |
Owner(s) | Kevin Ballew |
Website |
dropkickdivas |
DropKick Divas was founded on June 12, 2011 by Kevin Ballew and Jessica Havok. It films direct-to-DVD matches and custom matches that customers may design the match type and book the talent.
Roster
Female wrestlers
- Allysin Kay
- Amanda Ruffin
- Amber O'Neal
- Angeldust
- Big Mama
- Bombshell Betty
- Brittany Force
- Drea
- Heather Owens
- Jessica Havok
- Jessie Bell Smothers
- Maverick Sky
- Minka Murder
- Neveah
- Roxie Cotton
- Sassy Stephie
- Shavonne Norvell
- Side Saddle Sally
- Tinita
Male wrestlers
- Big Hurt
- Christian Vaughn
- Jebediah
- Larry Lavender
- Shasta
New England Female Wrestling
Acronym | N.E.F.W. |
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Founded | 2010 |
Style | American Wrestling |
Headquarters | New England Area |
Founder(s) | Mike Harris |
Website | http://www.nefemalewrestling.com |
New England Female Wrestling is a wrestling customs company that was founded in 2010 by Mike Harris. The first shoot took place in July 2011. It continued regularly after their debut.
Roster
- Aida Marie
- Alexis Parrish
- Alexxis Nevaeh
- Alicia
- Allie Parker
- Allysin Kay
- Alpha Female
- Amanda Rodriguez
- Amber
- Amber O'Neal
- Amber Rodriguez
- Angelus Layne
- Angie Skye
- Annie Social
- April Hunter
- Athena
- Athena Cage
- Barbi Hayden
- Barbie
- Brittany Blake
- Brittany Brown
- Brittney Savage
- Candice LeRae
- Candy Cartwright
- Chelsea Green
- Cherry Bomb
- Cherry Layne
- Chrissy Rivera
- Christie Ricci
- Christina Von Eerie
- Claudia Del Solis
- Crystal White
- D'arcy Dixon
- Danica Lux
- Davienne
- Devon
- Devyn Nicole
- Divina
- Fantasia
- Gabby Gilbert
- The Great Cheyenne
- Hania Howling Huntress
- Heather Owens
- Heidi Lovelace
- Jasmin
- Jenny Rose
- Jessie Belle
- Jessie Brooks
- Jessie Kaye
- Jessicka Havok
- Jewells Malone
- Jody D'Milo
- Jordynne Grace
- Josianne
- Kimber Lee
- Kylie Pierce
- Leah Von Dutch
- Leva Bates
- Little Jeanne
- Lorelei Lee
- LuFisto
- Luscious Latasha
- Marti Belle
- Mary Elizabeth Monroe
- Melissa Coates
- Mia Yim
- Mickie Knuckles
- Miss Disslexia
- Miss Rachel
- Missy Sampson
- Mistress Belmont
- Natalia
- Naughty Adrianna
- Nevaeh
- Niki Nitro
- Nikki Addams
- Nikki Storm
- Nyla Rose
- Olivia
- Onyx
- Paloma Starr
- Rain
- Ray Lyn
- Roni Nicole
- Sammi Lane
- Santana
- Saraya Knight
- Sassy Stephie
- Serena
- Sex Kitten Kathy
- Shanna
- Sienna Duvall
- Silvie Silver
- Su Yung
- Taeler Hendrix
- Tessa Blanchard
- Thunderkitty
- Tina San Antonio
- Veda Scott
- Vita
- Xandra Bale
See also
References
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- ↑ "Swimming with Piranhas: A preview of the upcoming book II". SLAM! Sports. Retrieved 2010-10-16.
- ↑ "The Ladies Sports Club: Glitz and Glamour in the Ring", Wrestling Eye Presents: Women of Wrestling, Spring 1990
- ↑ http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=135891
- ↑ http://www.diva-dirt.com/118274/queens-of-combat-7-results-taeler-hendrix-becomes-first-qoc-champion/
- ↑ "Women Wrestling Video and DVD". Retrieved 2010-10-16.
- 1 2 "Ten Questions With...". Wrestling Clothesline. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ↑ "Dangerous Women of Wrestling - About". Dangerous Women of Wrestling. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ↑ "Gorgeous Ladies of Outrageous Wrestling". Angelfire. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ↑ "BBOW and GLOOW Tapes". Angelfire. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ↑ "CRUSH - Group". Yuku. Retrieved 2010-11-08.
- ↑ "CRUSH (2003) video trailer". Joshi Fans. Retrieved 2010-11-08.
- ↑ "The Random Diva Comment Thread". Properly Promoted. Retrieved 2010-11-08.
- ↑ "Bad Former Gimmicks of the SHIMMER Women". Real Wrestle Crap. Retrieved 2010-11-08.
- ↑ "Crush TV-Taping Theatre de la Jeune Lune". Shimmer Women. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
- 1 2 "WILD Championship history".
- ↑ "First Post - WILD Has Arrived!".
- ↑ "New World Champion!".
- ↑ "WILD Wrestling Crowns Transgender Champion".