Women of Wrestling
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| Acronym | WOW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2000 |
| Style | American Wrestling |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California (2000) |
| Founder(s) | David McLane |
| Owner(s) |
David McLane (2000) Jeanie Buss (2000) |
| Website | WOWE.com |
Women of Wrestling, aka WOW!, is a professional wrestling promotion founded in 2000 by David McLane, previously the founder of Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. It is based in Los Angeles, California and relaunched in 2012. Using a similar format of character driven performers, with names befitting a comic book series, such as Jungle Grrrl, an inmate tag-team complete with orange jump suits named Caged Heat, a Hollywood starlet named Lana Star and the Persian Princess,[1] WOW launched a series of syndicated programs in the 2000-01 television seasons in 102 TV markets.[2]
WOW programs were able to stand out from other wrestling programs by offering television viewers and live event audience an all female troupe of performers who played campy villains and heroines in all sizes and nationalities.[3] By being the only entertainment source of its kind, WOW captured a strong adult demographic following with its primary audience, the male television audience (18–49 years of age) generating 25% higher ratings than its secondary audience of young women (18-24), teens, and tweens (7-12).
In December 2014, WOW! announced their launch into digital media in 2015. Marketed as "WOW Superheroes" its characters are empowered women from all different backgrounds and professions.[4]
Season 2 of the show will premiere on March 1, 2016 on YouTube.[5]
Company history
Selina Majors entrance at a WOW! event
Initial run (2000–2001)
Once again following a similar formula that he created for GLOW, McLane hoped WOW would be the women's wrestling league that finally got the respect he felt it should deserve. Similar to McLane's earlier promotion, WOW depended heavily on kayfabe and presented gimmicks that were fantastical, especially compared to the darker fare being promoted by other wrestling companies. WOW talent (or individuals claiming to be such) would actively post to the company's message boards (now defunct) in-character, leading to such amusing incidents as the members of "Caged Heat", an inmate-themed tag team, claiming that they were accessing the internet from the prison library.
WOW programming was aired in first-run syndication, often late at night and packaged with other sports-entertainment programming. The promotion aired about twenty four original one-hour episodes, fielding a single pay-per-view, Women of Wrestling Unleashed.
The majority of WOW's performers were rookies to the business, recruited from backgrounds in modeling, acting, stunt work, and martial arts. Selena Majors (who wrestled as "Bambi") and Thug (who wrestled as "Peggy Lee Leather") were the trainers for the company.
The programs quickly became the highest rated wrestling shows in the markets of New York and Los Angeles and demonstrated ability regardless of the region, market size or time-period to grow each television stations audience. With its headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, WOW held its live events which were taped for broadcast from the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The organizations first live event attendance was a mere 400+, but its audience grew to over 5,000 customers over the period of only six events and its website peaked in one month with slightly over 10 million unique visitors. Los Angeles Lakers Sr. Vice President Jeanie Buss who is a business partner of Mr. McLane’s appeared regularly on WOW programming, although not as an in-ring participant.
Dormant (2001–2012)
Due to the ever soft and declining advertising market during this time, WOW wasn’t able to take advantage of its momentum and ceased production after completing 24 original episodes and one live pay-per-view event. WOW ceased television production sometime after March 3, 2001. WOW, although off the air in the United States after 2001 continued to exist through international distribution deals with the markets of Israel, Russia, India, Canada, South Africa, Kenya, Middle East, Turkey, Malaysia, the Dominican Republic and other countries airing the WOW shows.
David McLane would attempt to relaunch the show again a few times over the next decade, with no success. One attempt in 2002 included a partnership with Kiss frontman Gene Simmons.[6]
Starting in July 2011, the WOW website reported the WOW original shows started airing on the ABC affiliate KTNV in Las Vegas.[7] The series continues to be distributed internationally. In 2013, Coors Light sponsored several live events in Las Vegas at the Eastside Cannery Casino and Hotel where new programs were produced.
Relaunch (2012–present)
On May 29, 2012, McLane and Buss announced their intention to produce new episodes of the series.[8][9]
On Sunday, December 9, 2012, at 11am on the CW Las Vegas station KVCW, WOW! returned to television[10] in advance of the "WOW! Pandemonium Tour 2013." WOW! kicked off the tour in Las Vegas, Nevada with their first live event on January 19, 2013.
The new programming of WOW will feature some of the original WOW girls with the addition of new talent who have auditioned for WOW in the months prior to December 9, 2012 television show. WOW talent will now be referred to as "superheroes". WOW's Facebook page has confirmed a few returning stars including Lana Star (who defeated Terri Gold in a championship match in 2002), Jungle Grrrl, Caged Heat, Roxy Powers, Jade, referees Josh Milton and Jessie Hernández. The new WOW Girls confirmed are characters known as Frost, Fire, Stephanie LaMaravillosa, Keta Rush, La Niña and a Mexican star named Azucar. Original WOW Girl Selina Majors will serve as the official trainer of WOW's new talent.[11] Joining the roster are independent wrestlers Santana Garrett and Amber O'Neal.
SuperStars (season 1)
WOW SuperHeroes (2000–2002)
Terri Gold, WOW Champion
Caged Heat, WOW Tag Team Champions (l-r) Vendetta, Delta Lotta Pain, Loca
- Beckie the Farmer's Daughter (Renee Madison Cole): Farm girl from the fictitious Hog Hollow, Nebraska. Tag team partner of Bronco Billie. Feuded with Jungle Grrrl over the Splash move.
- Boom Boom (Patty Bunya-Ananta): Island girl from Hawaii. Tag team partner of Caliente. Known for the Boom Boom Squash.
- Bronco Billie (Lisa Danielle Rachuba): Cowgirl who owned a ranch in Texas. Tag team partner of Beckie the Farmer's Daughter. Finished off her opponents with the Bulldog. Had a feud with the Disciplinarian over her ranch.
- Caliente (Rachel Iverson): Fiery Latina wrestler, known for her submission move, the "Mexican Surfboard". Tag team partner of Boom Boom.
- Charlie Davidson: Biker, with a bad attitude. One half of Harley's Angels. Lost to their sworn enemies, Caged Heat for the Tag Team titles.
- Christy Order: One half of Law and Order; her partner is Nicki Law. A rogue police officer. Christy didn't wrestle before WOW went dormant.
- Danger (Elle Alexander): Billed as the Weaponsmaster. Had a tendency to use her finishing move, the Danger Drop (Side Slam), on referees and was constantly suspended. Defeated Terri Gold for the title, and lost it soon after at the Pay-Per-View event. Known for her feud with her former tag-team partner, Riot.
- Delta Lotta Pain (Jwaundace Candece): Prisoner from the Nevada State Penitentiary, billed with Loca and Vendetta as Caged Heat. She, along with Loca, returned to the promotion in 2013. Former Tag Team Champions.
- The Disciplinarian (Kristen Davidson): Heel School Administrator, billed as being from the Board of Education. Had a large fan base, in spite of her being a heel. Called Ms. D. by her fans. Known for her finishing move, the "Final Exam" (Pedigree). Feuded with Bronco Billie, when the cowgirl discovered that her ranch had been purchased by the Disciplinarian.
- EZ Rider (Eleanor Kerrigan): Biker girl also with a bad attitude, one half of Harley's Angels. Lost the Tag Team title match to their sworn enemies, Caged Heat.
- Farah "The Persian Princess" (Telma[12] Roshanravan): Iranian wrestler, known for her exotic dancing. Former tag team partner of Paradise.
- "Hammerin'" Heather Steele (Christina Tomaziesski Colby): Billed as Everyone's favorite Tool Time Girl, known for her ability to build and maintain houses, and her ability to fix anything. Had a loyal fan base, despite having only one win.
- Ice Cold (Inga Waggoner): Arctic themed loner. Didn't really trust anyone. Known for her finishing move, the "Ice Pick" (Diving Elbow Drop). Erstwhile tag team partner of Poison. Known for her feud with Lana Star (whom she used her own mirror smashing tactic against), who shaved her hair at the pay-per-view event.
- Jacklyn Hyde (Vasilika Vanya Marinkovic): Split personality wrestler who escaped her mental health unit. Can be nice one minute, manic the next. Usually carries her favorite dolly to the ring and is often escorted by either her psychiatrist, Dr. Sarah Bellum, or her unit nurse, Nurse Mercy. Known for her finishing move the "Jacklyn Splitter" (Running Neckbreaker).
- Jade (Jennifer Lee Chan): Chinese wrestler known for her "Samurai Scissors" move (sometimes called the Jaded Edge). Has a fan in her late beloved grandmother. One half of the Asian Invasion. Jade returned to the promotion (sans Lotus) in 2013 and celebrated her first victory in WOW.
- Jane Blond (Ella Carter): UK wrestler based on the James Bond secret agent theme. Known for the "Kick of Death", her Missile Dropkick finishing move.
- Jungle Grrrl (Erica Porter): Tarzan based wrestler, billed as from being from the Amazon Rainforest. One of the few near undefeated wrestlers in WOW (the other one being Slam Dunk). Known for her feud with Beckie the Farmer's Daughter over who had the best splash.Known for her finishing move diving splash. She returned to the promotion in 2013. She became WOW champion, after defeating Lana Star. Lana subsequently defeated her for the championship in 2014.
- Lana Star (Lana Kinnear): One of WOW's marquee performers. Often called the Fabulous Lana Star. A movie star wannabe who often used dirty tricks and cheating such as smashing hand mirrors (Ice Cold returned the favor against her with the same tactic) and spraying hair spray in her opponent's eyes to win her matches. Known for her finishing move, the "Lana Star Facelift". Arrogantly called Women of Wrestling, "the Lana Star Show". Had Patti Pizzazz as her personal assistant until she fired her. Known primarily for her feuds with Poison, Ice Cold and Randi Rah Rah. Currently has a personal assistant called Kitty. In a non-televised match, Lana finally achieved championship gold by defeating Terri Gold for the WOW championship. She returned to the promotion, as the champion in 2013, until she was defeated by fellow original WOW girl, Jungle Grrrl. In January 2014, Lana defeated Jungle Grrrl and regained the title.
- Loca (Cher Ferreyra): Prisoner from Nevada State Penitentiary. One third of Caged Heat, along with Delta Lotta Pain and Vendetta. She and Delta, (sans Vendetta) returned to the promotion in 2013. Former Tag Team Champions.
- Lotus (Jeannie Kim): Korean wrestler who is one half of the Asian Invasion. When WOW returned as a promotion, Lotus did not return, but her tag partner, Jade did.
- Misery (Kristen Davidson): Hooded wrestler. One half of the Daughters of Darkness, managed by the mysterious Goon.
- Mystery (Nicole Ochoa): Hooded wrestler. One half of Daughters of Darkness, also managed by the mysterious Goon. Tried to mug Terri Gold and steal her title belt, but was defeated by her in the ring.
- Nicki Law: Rogue police officer. One half of Law and Order along with Christy Order. She wrestled at the Pay-Per-View event before WOW went dormant Known for finishing move, the neckbreaker.
- Paradise: Island Girl wrestler from Tonga. Former tag team partner of Farah the Persian Princess. She returned to the promotion in 2013, with a much darker attitude, as one half of the tag team combination, Tropical Storm along with La Nina.
- Patti Pizzazz (Formerly "Patti Pep"): Cheerleader corrupted by Lana Star into becoming her Personal Assistant. She was eventually fired by Lana due to her residual friendship with Randi Rah Rah, whom she remained friends with, despite her heel turn.
- Phantom (Lynnette Thredgold): Wrestler who was torn between being a bodybuilder/wrestler and a concert violinist. Known for the Sharpshooter leg lock. She left after Wendi Wheels broke her jaw with her Blowout finishing move.
- Poison (Kina Van Vleet): One of the best performers on the show with large fan base. A lab worker who was a crack chemist. She ingested poison and changed her personality. Tag Team partner with Ice Cold. Known for her vicious attacks, the camel clutch which she used to soften her opponents up for her inverted DDT (called the "Poison Paralyzer") and her feud with Lana Star, whose hair she turned green.
- Randi Rah Rah: Cheerleader, friend of Patti Pep (and later Patti Pizzazz). Despite Patti's heel turn, Randi was still friends with her. Taken out of wrestling after Lana Star smashed a mirror over her head, only to come back later in the series run to decisively defeat her (and to reestablish her friendship with Patti Pizzazz).
- Riot (April Kathryn Littlejohn): Another of the marquee performers of WOW. Billed as being from the mean streets of Chicago. Master of the Powerbomb. A loner with a rebellious nature. Despite being a heel (later becoming a 'tweener'), she had one of the larger fan bases in WOW. Known for her feud with Danger, her former tag team partner.
- Roxy Powers (Natalie T. Yeo): Billed as the Total Athlete. Known for her feud with Slam Dunk later in the series run, where she mortified the arrogant basketball player by delivering her a definitive defeat in a strap match, breaking her unbeaten streak. Tag team partner of Tanja the Warrior Woman.
- Sandy (Tamie Sheffield): Lifeguard, One half of the Beach Patrol.
- Selina Majors: "The Real Deal" Known for her battles with Thug. Used the Stunner to defeat her opponents. Was rescued by Caged Heat after another brutalization by Harley's Angels. She returned to Women of Wrestling as the current roster's official trainer and as one-half of the tag team, Southern Pride.
- Slam Dunk (Famisha Jones-Millman): Female basketball player, supposedly banned from the WNBA due to her overly aggressive nature. She, along with Jungle Grrrl, were two of the near undefeated wrestlers in Women of Wrestling. Known for her arrogance and bad attitude. Known for her chokeslam finisher. Best known for her feud with Roxy Powers later in the show's run, when she lashed her with a belt, only to be decisively defeated by her in a strap match. Despite her heel status, she had a very large fan base.
- Summer (Bobbi Billard): Lifeguard, like Sandy. One half of the Beach Patrol. Summer replaced Sunny in the Beach Patrol, when the latter became Wendi Wheels.
- Tanja "The Warrior Woman" (Tanja Richter): Warrior wrestler in the vein of Xena: Warrior Princess. Known for her spinning wheel kick finisher. Tag team partner of Roxy Powers.
- Terri Gold (Heather Lee-Millard): The first WOW World Champion. Gymnast, known for her moonsault, The Perfect 10. Lost her title belt to Danger; but gained it back not long after at the Pay-Per-View, thanks to some unintentional help from Riot. In 2002, she was defeated in a WOW-sanctioned match, losing the title to the Fabulous Lana Star.
- Thug (Peggy Lee Leather): Bad tempered biker, leader of Harley's Angels. Known for her long running feud with Selina Majors (from their days in POWW) and for her continual interference in Harley's Angels' matches. Her "niece" Spike, is a current WOW girl, and her tag team partner as well.
- Vendetta (Nicole Ochoa): Prisoner from the Nevada State Penitentiary, known for being one third of Caged Heat, helped her cell mates even the odds at the Pay-Per-View by slamming Thug in the center of the ring, after her interfering in their title match. She did not return to the promotion, when Caged Heat returned.
- Wendi Wheels (Rebecca Gravell): Female Mechanic, can fix up cars and can tear down opponents with the Blowout (Sitdown Facebuster). Originally known as Sunny of the Beach Patrol in the first episode, she became Wendi Wheels and stayed with that role to the first season's end.
WOW Tag Teams (2000–2002)
The original tag teams included Team Spirit; The Asian Invasion; The Beach Patrol; Harley's Angels; and Caged Heat. Law and Order was added at the time of the Pay-Per-View. The only team that returned to the promotion was Caged Heat.
The remaining teams were mainly created for WOW's Tag Team Tournament, although some of the teams continued to team with one another until the end of the first season.
- Beckie The Farmer's Daughter & Bronco Billie
- Boom Boom & Caliente
- Caged Heat: Delta Lotta Pain, Loca & Vendetta. Defeated Harley's Angels for the titles. At first, a heel tag team, they became twiners after they saved Selina Majors from one of Harley's Angels brutalization. Known for their finishing moves, the "Drive By" and "Capital Punishment".
- Danger & Riot
- Farah The Persian Princess & Paradise
- Harley's Angels: Thug, EZ Rider & Charlie Davidson. Known for their constant three on one interference and their frequent assaults on Selina Majors. Defeated by Caged Heat for the titles. Became enemies of Caged Heat after Delta and Loca saved Selina Majors from one of the biker team's assaults.
- Lana Star & Patti Pizzazz (formerly Patti Pep)
- Law & Order: Nicki Law & Christy Order
- Poison & Ice Cold
- Roxy Powers & Tanja Warrior Woman
- The Asian Invasion: Jade & Lotus
- The Beach Patrol: Sandy, Summer, & Sunny (Sunny would later become Wendi Wheels)
- The Daughters of Darkness: Mystery (who appeared at WOW Unleashed as Vendetta) & Misery (who was the Disciplinarian working under a mask). They were managed by a mysterious man called The Goon.
- Team Spirit: Randi Rah Rah & Patti Pep (later Patti Pizzazz)
WOW other personnel
- David B. McLane: Host and announcer
- Dan Masters: Announcer, Backstage Interviews (2012–present)
- Lee Marshall: Announcer 2000 - 2001
- Andrew M. Somers: Voice overs
- Julie Day: Backstage interviews (2000 - 2001)
- Josh Milton: Referee
- Jesse Hernandez: Referee, owner of the EWF
- Andrew Hecker: Director
List of episodes (2000–2002)
Below are the results of the matches aired on the WOW TV Show and the dates they aired where I live.
| Round | Episode 1 (09/30/00) | Stipulations | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | The Beach Patrol VS Caged Heat | Tag Team Match | By Disqualification |
| Part-2 | Thug vs Selina Majors | Singles Match | Selina Majors (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Jungle Grrrl VS Terri Gold | Singles Match | Jungle Grrrl (Winner) |
| Part-4 | The Battle Royal (20th WOW Girls) | Vacant Title: WOW Championship Match | Terri Gold (Winner) |
| Round | Episode 2 (10/07/00) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Lana Star VS Patti Pep | Singles Match | Lana Star (Winner) |
| Part-2 | Riot VS Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" | Singles Match | Riot (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Ice Cold VS Boom Boom | Singles Match | Ice Cold (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Poison VS Randi Rah Rah | Singles Match | Terri Gold (Winner) |
| Round | Episode 3 (10/14/00) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | The Phantom VS Wendi Wheels | Singles Match | The Phantom (Winner) |
| Part-2 | Terri Gold VS Jungle Grrrl | Singles Match/WOW Championship | Terri Gold (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Slam Dunk VS Jane Blond | Singles Match | Slam Dunk (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Danger VS Tanja "The Warrior Woman" | Singles Match | Danger (Winner) |
| Part-5 | Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" & Bronco Billie VS Harley's Angels | Tag Team Match | By Disqualification |
| Round | Episode 4 (10/21/00) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Patti Pep VS Poison | Singles Match | Patti Pep (Winner) |
| Part-2 | Riot VS Caliente | Singles Match | Riot (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Jacklyn Hyde VS Boom Boom | Singles Match | Jacklyn Hyde (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Ice Cold VS Hammerin' Heather Steele | Singles Match | Ice Cold (Winner) |
| Part-5 | Wendi Wheels VS Danger | Singles Match | By Disqualification |
| Part-6 | Terri Gold VS The Disciplinarian | Singles Match/WOW Championship | Terri Gold (Winner) |
| Round | Episode 5 (10/28/00) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Jungle Grrl VS Jade | Singles Match | Jungle Grrl (Winner) |
| Part-2 | Slam Dunk VS Tanja "The Warrior Woman" | Singles Match | Slam Dunk (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Roxy Powers VS Jane Blond | Singles Match | Roxy Powers (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Riot VS Lotus | Singles Match | Riot (Winner) |
| Part-5 | The Disciplinarian VS Patti Pep | Singles Match | The Disciplinarian (Winner) |
| Part-6 | Beckie, Bronco & Terri Gold VS Thug, EZ & Charlie | Tag Team Match | Beckie, Bronco & Terri Gold (Winners) |
| Round | Episode 6 (11/04/00) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | The Phantom VS Summer | Singles Match | The Phantom (Winner) |
| Part-2 | Riot VS Jade | Singles Match | By Disqualification |
| Part-3 | Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" VS Mystery | Singles Match | Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Farah "The Persian Princess" & Paradise VS Caged Heat | Tag Team Match | Caged Heat (Winners) |
| Round | Episode 7 (11/11/00) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Slam Dunk VS Summer | Singles Match | Slam Dunk (Winner) |
| Part-2 | Jungle Grrrl VS Bronco Billie | Singles Match | Jungle Grrrl (Winner) |
| Part-3 | The Disciplinarian VS Hammerin' Heather Steele | Singles Match | The Disciplinarian (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" VS Thug | Tag Team Match | Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" (Winner) |
| Round | Episode 8 (11/18/00) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Posion VS Lana Star | Singles Match | By Disqualification |
| Part-2 | Ice Cold VS Wendi Wheels | Singles Match | By Double Count Out |
| Part-3 | The Asian Invasion VS Caged Heat | Tag Team Match | Caged Heat (Winners) |
| Part-4 | Hammerin' Heather Steele VS Mystery | Tag Team Match | Mystery (Winner) |
| Part-5 | EZ Rider VS Selina Majors | Singles Match | Selina Majors (Winner) |
| Round | Episode 9 (11/25/00) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Ice Cold & Poison VS Farah "The Persian Princess" & Paradise | First Round Tag Team Title Match | Ice Cold & Poison (Winners) |
| Part-2 | Caliente VS Jacklyn Hyde | Singles Match | Caliente (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Charlie Davidson VS Selina Majors | Singles Match | Selina Majors (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Lana Star & Patti Pizzazz VS Roxy Powers & Tanja | First Round Tag Team Title Match | Lana Star & Patti Pizzazz (Winners) |
| Part-5 | Mystery VS Terri Gold | Singles Match/WOW Championship | Terri Gold (Winner) |
| Round | Episode 10 (12/02/00) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Riot VS Wendi Wheels | Singles Match | By Disqualification |
| Part-2 | The Disciplinarian VS Jade | Singles Match | The Disciplinarian (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Jungle Grrrl VS Farah "The Persian Princess" | Singles Match | Jungle Grrrl (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Lana Star & Patti Pizzazz VS Ice Cold & Poison | Second Round Tag Team Title Match | Lana Star & Patti Pizzazz (Winners) |
| Round | Episode 11 (12/09/00) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Slam Dunk VS The Asian Invasion | Singles Match/Tag Team Match | Slam Dunk (Winner) |
| Part-2 | Jane Blond VS Caliente | Singles Match | Jane Blond (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Mystery VS Wendi Wheels | Singles Match | By Disqualification |
| Part-4 | Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" & Bronco Billie VS Danger & Riot | First Round Tag Team Title Match | Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" & Bronco Billie (Winners) |
| Round | Episode 12 (12/16/00) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Slam Dunk VS Sandy | Singles Match | Slam Dunk (Winner) |
| Part-2 | Riot VS Bronco Billie | Singles Match | Riot (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Thug VS Selina Majors | Singles Match/Falls Count Anywhere | Selina Majors (Winner) |
| Round | Episode 13 (12/23/00) Year In Review Show | Stipulations | Results |
| Round | Episode 14 (12/30/00) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" VS Jacklyn Hyde | Singles Match | Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" (Winner) |
| Part-2 | The Beach Patrol VS The Daughters Of Darkness | First Round Tag Team Title Match | The Beach Patrol (Winners) |
| Part-3 | Poison VS Terri Gold | Singles Match/WOW Championship | Terri Gold (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Roxy Powers & Tanja "The Warrior Woman" VS Caged Heat | Tag Team Match | Caged Heat (Winners) |
| Round | Episode 15 (01/06/01) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Jungle Grrrl VS Paradise | Singles Match | Jungle Grrrl (Winner) |
| Part-2 | Harley's Angels VS Boom Boom & Caliente | First Round Tag Team Title Match | Harley's Angels (Winners) |
| Part-3 | Ice Cold VS Terri Gold | Singles Match/WOW Championship | Terri Gold (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Thug VS Selina Majors | Singles Match/The Lamberjack Match | (No Winner) |
| Round | Episode 16 (01/13/01) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Tanja "The Warrior Woman" VS Wendi Wheels | Singles Match | Wendi Wheels (Winner) |
| Part-2 | Slam Dunk VS Boom Boom | Singles Match | Slam Dunk (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Bronco Billie & Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" VS Caged Heat | Second Round Tag Team Title Match | Caged Heat (Winners) |
| Part-4 | Riot (Replace Danger) VS Terri Gold | Singles Match/WOW Championship | Danger (Winner) |
| Round | Episode 17 (01/20/01) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Roxy Powers VS Lana Star | Singles Match | By Disqualification |
| Part-2 | Jungle Grrrl VS Lotus | Singles Match | Jungle Grrrl (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Riot VS Jane Blond | Singles Match | Riot (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Harley’s Angels VS The Beach Patrol | Second Round Tag Team Title Match | Harley’s Angels (Winners) |
| Round | Episode 18 (02/04/01) Pay-Per-View Preview Show | Stipulations | Results |
| Round | Episode 19 (02/10/01) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Poison VS Jade | Singles Match | Poison (Winner) |
| Part-2 | The Disciplinarian VS Caliente | Singles Match | Caliente (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Hammerin’ Heather Steele VS Jacklyn Hyde | Singles Match | Hammerin’ Heather Steele (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Slam Dunk VS Roxy Powers | Singles Match | Slam Dunk (Winner) |
| Round | Episode 20 (02/17/01) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Randi Rah Rah VS Lana Star | Singles Match | Randi Rah Rah (Winner) |
| Part-2 | Jungle Grrrl VS Jane Blond | Singles Match | Jungle Grrrl (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Riot VS Sandy | Singles Match | Riot (Winner) |
| Part-4 | The Daughters Of Darkness VS Caged Heat | Tag Team Match/WOW Championship | Caged Heat (Winners) |
| Round | Episode 21 (02/24/01) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Poison VS Hammerin’ Heather Steele | Singles Match | Poison (Winner) |
| Part-2 | Harley’s Angels VS The Asian Invasion | Tag Team Match | Harley’s Angels (Winners) |
| Part-3 | Slam Dunk VS Roxy Powers | Singles Match/Strap Match | Roxy Powers (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Boom Boom & Caliente VS Caged Heat | Tag Team Match/WOW Championship | Caged Heat (Winners) |
| Part-5 | Thug VS Terri Gold | Singles Match/WOW Championship | By No Contest Match |
| Round | Episode 22 (03/03/01) | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Summer VS Wendi Wheels | Singles Match | Wendi Wheels (Winner) |
| Part-2 | Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" VS The Disciplinarian | Singles Match | Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" (Winner) |
| Part-3 | Jungle Grrrl VS Hammerin’ Heather Steele | Singles Match | Jungle Grrrl (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Farah "The Persian Princess" & Paradise VS The Asian Invasion | Tag Team Match | Farah "The Persian Princess" & Paradise (Winners) |
| Part-5 | Patti Pizzazz VS Jacklyn Hyde | Singles Match | Jacklyn Hyde (Winner) |
| Part-6 | Thug VS Bronco Billie | Singles Match | Thug (Winner) |
| Round | Episode 23 (2002) Private View | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Lana Star VS Terri Gold | Singles Match/WOW Championship | Lana Star (Winner) |
| Round | Episode 24 (2002) Private View | Stipulations | Results |
| Part-1 | Terri Gold VS Lana Star | Singles Match/WOW Championship | Lana Star (Winner) |
SuperStars (season 2)
WOW SuperHeroes (2012–2015)
- Abilene Maverick - New WOW Girl. (Callee Wilkerson)
- Amber O'Neal - New WOW Girl : One half of New WOW Tag Team Champion 2013, "All American Girls".
- Azucar - New WOW Girl.
- Candice LeRae - New WOW Girl (Candice Dawson).
- Delta Lotta Pain - Original WOW Girl : Jwaundace Candece: Prisoner from the Nevada State Penitentiary, billed with Loca and Vendetta as Caged Heat. She, along with Loca (sans Vendetta), returned to the promotion in 2013. Former Tag Team Champions.
- Desdemeana The Soldier Of Darkness - New WOW Girl.
- Fire - New WOW Girl : (Taylor Lewis).
- Frost The Olympian - New WOW Girl : (Janeshia Adams-Ginyard).
- Jade - Original WOW Girl : (Jennifer Lee Chan): Chinese wrestler known for her "Samurai Scissors" move, sometimes called The Jaded Edge. Has a fan in her beloved grandmother. One half of the Asian Invasion. Jade returned to the promotion (sans Lotus) in 2013 and celebrated her first victory in WOW.
- Jesse Jones - New WOW Girl : One half of The "Southern Pride" along with original WOW girl, Selina Majors.
- Jungle Grrrl - Original WOW Girl : (Erica Porter): Tarzan based wrestler, billed as from being from the Amazon Rainforest. One of the few near undefeated wrestlers in WOW (the other one being Slam Dunk). Known for her feud with Beckie the Farmer's Daughter over who had the best splash. She returned to the promotion in 2013. She became WOW champion, after defeating Lana Star. Lana subsequently defeated her for the championship in 2014.
- Keta Rush - New WOW Girl : (Keta Meggett): One half of The "Bully Busters".
- Kitty - New WOW Girl : (Holly King): Tag Team Partner of Lana Star.
- La Nina - New WOW Girl (Melissa Santos) : One half of The "Tropical Storm" with original WOW girl Paradise.
- Lady London - New WOW Girl (Georgina Rawlings).
- Lana Star - Original WOW Girl : (Lana Kinnear): One of WOW's marquee performers. Often called the Fabulous Lana Star. A movie star wannabe who often used dirty tricks and cheating such as smashing hand mirrors and spraying hair spray in her opponent's eyes to win her matches. Despite her underhanded tactics, she also proved herself to be a good technical wrestler. Known for her finishing move, The Lana Star Facelift. Arrogantly called Women of Wrestling, "the Lana Star Show". Had Patti Pizzazz as her personal assistant until she fired her. Known primarily for her feuds with Poison, Ice Cold and Randi Rah Rah. Currently has a personal assistant called Kitty. In a non-televised match, Lana finally achieved championship gold by defeating Terri Gold for the WOW championship. She returned to the promotion, as the champion in 2013, until she was defeated by fellow original WOW girl, Jungle Grrrl. In January 2014, Lana defeated Jungle Grrrl and regained the title.
- Loca - Original WOW Girl : (Cher Ferreyra): Prisoner from Nevada State Penitentiary. One third of Caged Heat, along with Delta Lotta Pain and Vendetta. She and Delta, (sans Vendetta) returned to the promotion in 2013. Former Tag Team Champions.
- Paradise - Original WOW Girl : Island Girl wrestler from Tonga. Former tag team partner of Farah the Persian Princess. She returned to the promotion in 2013, with a more hard-edged attitude, as one half of the tag team combination, Tropical Storm along with La Nina.
- Santana Garrett - New WOW Girl : One half of New WOW Tag Team Champion 2013, "All American Girls".
- Selina Majors - Original WOW Girl Four Times World Champion: "The Real Deal" Known for her battles with Thug. Used the Stunner to defeat her opponents. Was rescued by Caged Heat after another brutalization by Harley's Angels. She returned to Women of Wrestling as the current roster's official trainer and as one-half of the new tag team, Southern Pride.
- Sophia López - : (Leslie Garza): New Official Representation of "Caged Heat", who succeeded in getting the prison team out of prison.
- Spike - New WOW Girl (Ashly Martinez) : "Niece" of Former WOW Woman, Thug: Tag Team Partner of Thug.
- Stephanie La Maravillosa - New WOW Girl : (Stephanie Mason) :One half of The "Bully Busters".
- Sunshine - New WOW Girl: (Jamila Griffith).
- Tatevik The Gamer - New WOW Girl: (Tatevik Hunanyan):, who was inspired by the Beach Patrol (original WOW girls, Sandy and Summer).
- Thug - Original WOW Girl: (Peggy Lee Leather): Bad tempered biker, leader of Harley's Angels. Known for her long running feud with Selina Majors (from their days in POWW) and for her continual interference in Harley's Angels' matches. Her "niece" Spike, is a current WOW girl, and her tag team partner as well.
- Zombie - New WOW Girl.
WOW Tag Teams (2013–2015)
The original new tag teams. The only tag team that returned to the promotion was Caged Heat.
- All American Girls: Amber O'Neal & Santana Garrett New WOW Tag Team Champion Defeated by Caged Heat 2013.
- Bully Busters: Keta Rush & Stephanie La Maravillosa.
- Caged Heat: Delta Lotta Pain; Loca & Sophia Lopez, The Caged Heat Representative. When WOW was brought back in 2013, Delta and Loca (minus Vendetta) returned to the ring as Caged Heat as champions, but were defeated by the All-American Girls (Amber O'Neill and Santana Garrett).
- Lana Star & Kitty
- Southern Pride: Selina Majors & Jessie Jones.
- Thug & Spike
- Tropical Storm: La Nina & Paradise.
Championships
WOW World Championship
| Wrestler: | Times: | Date: | Days Held: | Location: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terri Gold | 1 | September 30, 2000 | 76 | Inglewood, California | Won a battle royal to become the first champion. |
| Danger | 1 | December 15, 2000 | 51 | Inglewood, California | Aired on January 13, 2001. |
| Terri Gold | 2 | February 4, 2001 | 27 | Inglewood, California | Won the title at WOW Unleashed. |
| Deactivated | — | March 3, 2001 | N/A | N/A | WOW ceased television production sometime after March 3, 2001. |
| Lana Star | 1 | 2002 | 4123 | Los Angeles, California | WOW claimed that following the tapings at Great Western Forum, Several of its performers continued wrestling on various independent shows. In a non televised event in LA, Lana Star beat Terri Gold in a WOW sanctioned match for the title. |
| Jungle Grrrl | 1 | March 9, 2013 | 286 | Las Vegas, Nevada | Won the title at WOW! Pandemonium Tour 2013. |
| Lana Star | 2 | January 26, 2014 | 832+ | Las Vegas, Nevada | Won the title at WOW! Pandemonium Tour 2014. |
WOW World Tag Team Championship
| Wrestler: | Times: | Date: | Days Held: | Location: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caged Heat (Delta Lotta Pain and Loca) | 1 | February 4, 2001 | 27 | Inglewood, California | Won the title at WOW Unleashed. Caged Heat def. Harley's Angels. |
| Deactivated | — | March 3, 2001 | N/A | N/A | WOW ceased television production sometime after March 3, 2001. |
| Caged Heat (Delta Lotta Pain and Loca) | 2 | February 4, 2002 | 4033 | Inglewood, California | Returned as champions. |
| The All American Girls (Amber O'Neal and Santana Garrett) | 1 | January 19, 2013 | 1204+ | Las Vegas, Nevada | Won the title at WOW! Pandemonium Tour 2013. |
WOW Unleashed
| WOW Unleashed | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information | ||||
| Promotion | Women of Wrestling | |||
| Date | February 4, 2001 | |||
| Attendance | ~9500 | |||
| Venue | Great Western Forum | |||
| City | Inglewood, California | |||
| Pay-per-view chronology | ||||
| ||||
WOW Unleashed was a professional wrestling pay-per-view from Women of Wrestling. It took place on February 4, 2001 from the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The PPV suffered from technical difficulties and a low buyrate. A second PPV, Spring Vengeance, was announced for April 8, 2001 during Unleashed, but never came to fruition. The announcers were Lee Marshall and former manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Regular announcer David McLane, also the promotion's President, served as Master of Ceremonies.
| Round Match | Episode 18 (02/04/01) Pay-Per-View | Stipulations | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-1 | Randi Rah Rah VS Jacklyn Hyde | Singles Match | Randi Rah Rah (Winner) |
| Part-2 | The Beach Patrol VS Farah "The Persin Princess" & Paradise | Tag Team Match | A Draw Match |
| Part-3 | Tanja "The Warrior Woman" VS Jane Blond | Singles Match | Tanja "The Warrior Woman" (Winner) |
| Part-4 | Nicki Law VS Hammerin' Heather Steele | Singles Match | Nicki Law (Winner) |
| Part-5 | Boom Boom & Caliente VS The Asian Invasion | Tag Team Match | Boom Boom & Caliente (Winners) |
| Part-6 | Bronco Billie VS The Disciplinarian | Singles Match | Bronco Billie (Winner) |
| Part-7 | Roxy Powers VS Slam Dunk | Singles Match | By Double Disqualification |
| Part-8 | Riot VS Wendi Wheels | Singles Match/Hardcore Match | Riot (Winner) |
| Part-9 | Jungle Grrrl VS Beckie "The Farmer's Daughter" | Singles Match/Splash Match | Jungle Grrrl (Winner) |
| Part-10 | Caged Heat (with Vendetta) VS Harley's Angels (with Thug) | Vacant Title: WOW Tag Team Championship Match | Caged Heat (Winners) |
| Part-11 | Terri Gold VS Danger | Singles Match/WOW Championship | Terri Gold (Winner) |
| Part-12 | Lana Star & Patti Pizzazz VS Ice Cold & Poison | Tag Team Match/Hair vs. Hair Match | Lana Star (Winner) |
| Part-13 | Thug VS Selina Majors | Singles Match/Steel Cage Match | Thug (Winner) |
See also
References
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- ↑ "Partners pin hopes on women wrestlers | Indianapolis Business Journal | Professional Journal archives from". AllBusiness.com. 2000-08-28. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
- ↑ TV.com. "Women of Wrestling". TV.com. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
- ↑ http://finance.yahoo.com/news/the1stmovement-pins-wow-women-wrestling-150000037.html;_ylt=A0LEVyAkcJJU4DYAysFXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEzMG5kc2J0BHNlYwNzcgRwb3MDMQRjb2xvA2JmMQR2dGlkA1NNRTYxMl8x
- ↑ "Women of Wrestling Season 2 announcement". Retrieved 12 February 2016.
- ↑ "INTERACTIVE WRESTLING RADIO INTERVIEW - Terri Gold". Retrieved 18 February 2016.
- ↑ "Women of Wrestling - WOWE - New Website Coming Soon". WOWE. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
- ↑ http://www.latimes.com/sports/lakersnow/la-sp-ln-la-jeanie-buss-executive-producer-for-womens-wrestling-reality-show-20120529,0,3381472.story?track=rss
- ↑ http://www.tmz.com/2012/06/02/women-of-wrestling-wow/
- ↑ http://www.wowe.com/?page_id=1542
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/womenofwrestling
- ↑ "model_detail". benchwarmer. 1975-05-25. Retrieved 2012-01-24.
External links
- Google Groups archive of press release announcing WOW
- IMDb entry
- Women of Wrestling Unleashed (2001)
- Divas of Pro-Wrestling
- Women Wrestling
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