Championship Wrestling (formally known as Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (CWFH)) is an American professional wrestling promotion and television program created by David Marquez, who serves as the promotion's president and on-camera interviewer.[1] The television series originally premiered on September 17, 2010,[2] and aired on KDOC-TV Los Angeles as well as first-run syndication in the United States.[3]
| Championship Wrestling from Hollywood | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Championship Wrestling |
| Genre | Professional wrestling |
| Created by | David Marquez |
| Presented by | Todd Keneley |
| Starring | Championship Wrestling roster |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | Original series:12 2022 series: 2 |
| No. of episodes | Original series: 537[citation needed] 2022 series: 107 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | David Marquez |
| Camera setup | Multicamera setup |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production companies | David Marquez Productions Championship Television |
| Original release | |
| Network | First-run syndication |
| Release | September 17, 2010 – September 11, 2021[citation needed] |
| Release | April 24, 2022 – present |
Championship Wrestling is the flagship of the United Wrestling Network (UWN). Until 2012, both the promotion and show were known as NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (NWA Hollywood), and was a member of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA). In 2022, CWFH was merged with Championship Wrestling from Arizona and Championship Wrestling from Atlanta under the Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield banner. The new series would premiere on the weekend of April 24, 2022.
History
editEarly years
editNWA Hollywood was originally produced with Big Vision Entertainment and taped at Columbia Square Studios in Hollywood.[4] After launching on KDOC-TV, the Galaxy Theater in Santa Ana[5] became the promotion's home venue.[4] On 12 May 2012, NWA Hollywood ran its first non-TV event in its history, with Scorpio Sky vs. Nick Madrid as it main event.[6]
NWA Hollywood was originally booked by Adam Pearce; he was replaced by Joey Ryan in January 2011.[7] On August 4, 2011, Ryan was relieved of his duties.[8]
On September 9, 2012, David Marquez announced that the promotion had left the NWA.[9]
Post-NWA
edit
On August 13, 2013, CWFH moved to the Oceanview Pavilion in Port Hueneme, California, with tapings held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. That same day, Matt Striker joined the announce team, and The Grappler made his initial on-camera debut as a manager. On October 22, 2013, CWFH and nine other wrestling promotions created a new governing body known as the United Wrestling Network (UWN).[10]
In 2017, CWFH would briefly re-establish a partnership with the NWA, now under the ownership of William Patrick Corgan (also known as Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins), wherein Nick Aldis feuded with Tim Storm for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship.[11][12]
In September 2020, Aron Haddad was made the promotion's booker.[13] On October 3, 2020, Marquez stepped down as executive producer, naming Nick Bonnano as the new EP.[14]
Merger & Relaunch
editDue to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 causing the cancellation of several UWN television tapings, CWFH would briefly go on hiatus after its September 11, 2021 episode.[15][16] The show would return with its October 23 episode as it, along with the other Championship Wrestling programs, would later feature footage from the November 20th UWN Primetime Live event, and "best of" clip shows.[17][18]
On February 17, 2022, the United Wrestling Network announced in a press release that they will be merging CWFH with Championship Wrestling from Arizona and Championship Wrestling from Atlanta into a singular entity under the Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield branding. The first taping for the new show took place at the Irvine Improv in Irvine, California on March 22.[19][20] The new show would premiere on the weekend of April 24, 2022.
Championships
editCurrent champions
edit| Championship | Current Champion(s) | Previous | Date Won | Days | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UWN Heritage Championship | Kevin Martenson | Zicky Dice | November 11, 2022 | 723+ | Irvine, CA |
| UWN Television Championship | Zicky Dice | Jack Banning | February 25, 2024 | 252+ | Long Beach, CA |
| UWN Tag Team Championship | TMZ (Shane Haste, Bad Dude Tito and Che Cabrera) |
The Midnight Heat (Eddie Pearl and Ricky Gibson) |
March 7, 2023 | 607+ | Irvine, CA |
Defunct championships
edit| Championship | Last champion(s) | Reign | Date won | Days held |
Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWFH Heritage Tag Team Championship | Drew Gulak and Timothy Thatcher | 1 | June 29, 2015 | 160 | Port Hueneme, CA | Deactivated when Gulak and Thatcher were awarded the UWN Tag Team Championship. |
Other accomplishments
edit| Accomplishment[21] | Latest winner | Date won |
|---|---|---|
| Red Carpet Rumble | Invictus Khash | January 14, 2023 |
| Percy Pringle III Memorial Cup | Dicky Mayer | February 13, 2017 |
| Percy Pringle III Memorial Cup | Suede Thompson | February 11, 2018 |
| Percy Pringle III Memorial Cup | Bateman | February 25, 2019 |
| Percy Pringle III Memorial Cup | Ray Rosas | March 23, 2020 |
Roster
editParts of this article (those related to roster) need to be updated. (March 2022) |
The Championship Wrestling roster consists mainly of independent freelancers. They take part in scripted feuds and storylines. Wrestlers are portrayed as either villains or heroes in the scripted events that build tension and culminate in a wrestling match. Active wrestlers and on-screen talent appear on Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield, and at live events.
Personnel is organized below by their role in Championship Wrestling. Their ring name is on the left, and their real name is on the right.
Male wrestlers
| Ring name | Real name | Stable | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action Braxton | Braxton J. George | FAME | |
| Adrian Quest | Adrian Uribe | ||
| Adriel Noctis | Tyler Webb | Wasted Youth | |
| Andy Brown | Andrew Minafee | ||
| Anthony Idol | Unknown | The Price Check Ranch | |
| Clark Connors | Connor Deutsch | Signed to New Japan Pro-Wrestling | |
| Dan Joseph | Dan Siejak | ||
| Danny Limelight | Daniel Rivera | The Bodega | UWN Tag Team Champion |
| Darwin Finch | James Thomas | The Friendship Farm | |
| Devin Sparks | Unknown | The Hogsmen | |
| Dom Kubrick | Unknown | ||
| Eddie Pearl | Eddie Pearl | The Midnight Heat | |
| EJ Sparks | Erik Johnson | ||
| FrescoMatic | Unknown | FAME | |
| Flex McCallion[22] | David McCallion | Beef Candy | |
| Gentleman Jervis[23] | Kevin Condron | The Friendship Farm | |
| Honest John | Unknown | The Price Check Ranch | |
| Jack Banning | Unknown | ||
| Jack Cartwright | Jack Cartwright | ||
| Jesse James | Unknown | ||
| Jody Sutton | Unknown | ||
| Jordan Clearwater | Unknown | ||
| Jordan Cruz | Parker Lopez | CWFH Heritage Heavyweight Champion | |
| Keita | Keita Murray | ||
| Kevin Martenson | Kevin Martenson | ||
| Levi Shapiro | Nick Robinson | The Price Check Ranch | UWN Television Champion |
| Miguel | Unknown | ||
| Mike Camden | Unknown | The Hogsmen | |
| Papo Esco | Raul Barron[24] | The Bodega | UWN Tag Team Champion |
| Pirancanrana | Unknown | ||
| Ray Rosas | Ray Rosas | CWFA Arizona State Champion | |
| Richie Slade | Richard Torkan | Beef Candy | |
| Ricky Gibson | Unknown | The Midnight Heat | |
| Robert Baines[25] | Brandon Taylor | ||
| Robin Shaw | Matthew Shaw | ||
| Sketch | Evan Goodfield | Wasted Youth | |
| Slice Boogie | Milton Troche | The Bodega | |
| Snypes | Unknown | ||
| Watson | Unknown | FAME | |
| Watts | Eric Watts | ||
| Will Allday | William Allday |
Female wrestlers
| Ring name | Real name | Stable | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cece Chanel | Unknown | ||
| Heather Monroe | Heather Horstmann | ||
| Mylo Matters | Jenna Charneco | ||
| Ruby Raze | Gina Hernandez | ||
| Sandra Moone | Unknown | ||
| Viva Van | Victorya Tran | The Boddy Shop | |
| Vipress | Unknown |
Other on-air talent
| Ring name | Real name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Guy Tweakacetti | Unknown | Manager of The Midnight Heat |
| Howdy Price | Bobby Ramos | Manager of The Price Check Ranch |
| Jamie Iovine | James Iovine | Acting Matchmaker of CWFH |
| Halston Boddy | Bob Koenig | Manager of The Boddy Shop |
Broadcast team
| Ring name | Real name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Todd Keneley | Todd Keneley | Lead Commentator |
| James “Bimbo Jimbo” Kincaid | James Kincaid | Commentator |
| Blake "Bulletproof" Troop | Blake Troop | Combat Sports Analyst & Color Commentator |
| Jack Farmer | Jack Farmer | Interviewer |
| Jon Roberts | Jon Roberts | Interviewer |
| Adnan Kureishy | Adnan Kureishy | Ring Announcer |
Referees
| Name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Nick Bonanno | Senior Official |
| Allison Leah | Official |
| Andrew Edmondston | Official |
| Chad Rico | Official |
| Scott Johnson | Official |
Backstage personnel
| Ring name | Real name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dave Marquez | David Marquez | Executive Producer |
| Nikko Marquez | Nickolas Marquez | Matchmaker / Manager for The Office |
| Noel Marquez | Noel Marquez | Spanish Announcer |
| Miguel Martinez | Mike Reign | Spanish Announcer |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "David Marquez". IMDb.
- ^ ""NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood on KDOC" Los Angeles, CA (July 12, 2010) "NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood on KDOC". Archived from the original on 2010-08-28. Retrieved 2010-08-27.
- ^ NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood Coming This Fall http://www.kdoctv.net/
- ^ a b ABOUT - United Wrestling Network
- ^ "NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood Returns To The Galaxy Concert Theatre". SoCalUNCENSORED.com. September 29, 2010. Archived from the original on April 3, 2015. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ "KDOC-TV Los Angeles & Menchie's Frozen Yogurt present: NWA Hollywood LIVE! – First Ever Non-Televised Event! Saturday, May 12th". Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "Various News: NWA Hollywood Update, Big Indy Show In New York, WXW-CZW Update, More (January 13, 2011) http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/170027/Various-News:-NWA-Hollywood-Update,-Big-Indy-Show-In-New-York,-WXW-CZW-Update,-More-.htm
- ^ Martin, Adam (2011-08-06). "Joey Ryan done with NWA Hollywood". WrestleView. Retrieved 2011-08-07.
- ^ Johnson, Mike (2012-09-09). "NWA loses major member". Pro Wrestling Insider. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
- ^ "TEN INDEPENDENT PROMOTIONS FORM 'UNITED WRESTLING NETWORK' WITH EYES ON TV, TRAVELING CHAMPION AND MORE, FULL DETAILS - PWInsider.com". www.pwinsider.com.
- ^ "CWFH « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
- ^ Keller, Wade (November 12, 2017). "NWA World Hvt. Title Results: Results (w/Keller's Analysis): Tim Storm defends NWA World Hvt. Title against Nick Aldis in Hollywood, Calif". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
- ^ Johnson, Mike (September 8, 2020). "FORMER WWE STAR STEPS IN AS NEW CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING FROM HOLLYWOOD BOOKER & MORE CWH NOTES". PWInsider.com. Retrieved September 30, 2020.
- ^ "411Mania".
- ^ CWFH Episode 537 - Explosion Of The Friendship Farm « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database.html
- ^ Events « Championship Wrestling From Hollywood « Promotions Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database
- ^ "The United Wrestling Network’s PrimeTime Live & Championship Wrestling from Hollywood returns to the Commerce Casino on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, featuring the 30-person Red Carpet Rumble!"; Championship Wrestling from Hollywood; archive date: February 23, 2022]
- ^ CWFH - Full Episodes - YouTube; archive date: February 23, 2022
- ^ United Wrestling Network on LinkedIn:FOR RELEASE: February 17, 2022 𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐖𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐋𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐓𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐓𝐎 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐍𝐄𝐖 “𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏 𝐖𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐁𝐘 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐄𝐋𝐃” 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆, access date February 19, 2022
- ^ "UWN Announces Formation Of Consolidated 'Championship Wrestling Presented By CarShield' Promotion". Fightful. February 17, 2022. Retrieved 2022-02-19.
- ^ "Championship Wrestling From Hollywood". Championship Wrestling From Hollywood.
- ^ "Flex McCallion". Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
- ^ "Jervis Cottonbelly". Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
- ^ "San Jose Wrestling School Owner Produces Lucha Libre PPE to Save His Business". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
- ^ "Hobo". Championship Wrestling from Hollywood. Retrieved 2021-05-15.