Wrestlicious was an American women's professional wrestling promotion based in Tampa, Florida. The company was founded by Jonathan Vargas, who won a Powerball jackpot of $35.3 million in 2008.[2] It was known for its sketch comedy and has been often compared to Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. In 2011, Bleacher Report ranked Wrestlicious No. 11 on its list of the 25 worst wrestling promotions.[3]
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| Founded | 2009[1] |
|---|---|
| Style | Women's professional wrestling |
| Headquarters | Tampa, Florida |
| Founder(s) | Jonathan Vargas |
| Owner(s) | Jonathan Vargas Johnny Cafarella Jimmy Hart |
| Website | Wrestlicious.com |
History
editFormer Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling host and producer Johnny Cafarella and Jimmy Hart partnered with Jonathan Vargas. In March 2009, a trailer was released promoting Wrestlicious. Originally rumored as airing on Fox Network in fall 2009, the Wrestlicious Takedown series eventually aired in syndication beginning in March 2010. Throughout 2010, Wrestlicious signed several new wrestlers (to replace many of the women that had worked for them during the original 2008 tapings and were now unavailable), and then taped new matches beginning in May 2010 to air on Takedown. However, no new content has been made since.
It was announced on March 27, 2010 that Wrestlicious TakeDown will begin airing on many television stations throughout the United States starting around April 1 and May 1, 2010.[4]
Vargas appeared on the show as "JV Rich". Regular features included "JV's CRIB", a look at the goings-on inside JV's mansion frequented by the Wrestlicious girls.
After one season of Wrestlicious stopped production. Several of the talents went on to work for WWE, TNA/IMPACT, and other companies.
Wrestlicious TakeDown
editWrestlicious TakeDown was the Main Television program produced by Wrestlicious which ran on Dish Network, via MavTV in the United States and BiteTV in Canada, as well as in syndication. The first season consists of 13 episodes.[5] Wrestlicious TakeDown began airing on Mondays, with its first episode airing on March 1, 2010[6] However, it was announced the following Thursday on March 4, 2010, that the show would be moving to Wednesdays.[7] On May 16, 2011, it was announced that Wrestlicious would return to begin a second season,[8] though no second season was ever produced or released.
Roster
editWrestlers
edit| Ring name | Real name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra the Great | Danyah Rivietz | |
| Anaconda | Cher Ferrerya | |
| Amber Lively | Ashley Simmons | |
| Autumn Frost | Jennifer Blake | |
| Bandita | Jessica Carrera | Also manages Maria Toro |
| Beatrice Bristol | Holly Blossom | |
| Brooke Lynne | Rebecca Treston | |
| Charlotte | Kimberly Davis | |
| Cobra | Jwaundace Candece | |
| Cousin Cassie | Unknown | |
| Draculetta | Shannon Spruill | |
| Emo Leigh | Leva Bates | |
| Felony | Bonnie Maxon | |
| Fran | Mary Beth Bentley | |
| Glory The All American Hero | Christie Mathis | Wrestlicious Champion |
| Gert | Karen Simpson | |
| Juvi Hall | Kayla Ane Meltzer | |
| Jezebel James | Allison Plunkett | |
| Kandi Kisses | Elizabeth Miklosi | Managed by The Gumdrops |
| Kickstart Katie | Beth Crist | |
| Lacey Von Erich | Lacey Adkisson | |
| Lil Slamm | LaTrice Harper | |
| Paige Webb | Serena Deeb | |
| Malibu Mackenzie | Lana Kinnear | |
| Maria Toro | Mercedes Martinez | |
| Masked Millie | Ann Brookstone | |
| Maui | Maria Santella | |
| Penelope Bristol | Hannah Blossom | |
| Sierra Sherraton | Erica D'Erico | |
| Tina The Trigger | Nicki Tebeau | |
| Toni the Top | Nikki Tsugranes | |
| Tyler Texas | Amy Janas | |
| Viper | Jeannie Kim | |
| White Magic | Lacey |
Other on-air personnel
edit| Ring name | Real name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Azziza | Unknown | |
| Bootcamp Bailey | Taylor Marion | On-screen trainer |
| Charity | Falycia Rose Pulver | Manager of The Naughty Girls |
| Commissioner Blance | Steven Blance | |
| Jimmy Hart | Jimmy Hart | Co-Host |
| Johnny C. | Johnny Cafarella | Play-by-play commentator |
| Johnny C. Junior | Andrew Omega | Ring announcer |
| JV Rich | Jonathan Vargas | Owner |
| Leyla Milani | Leyla Milani Khoshbin | Co-Host |
| Officer Bubba | Brad Niederer | Manager of Felony |
| Savannah | Ashley Glasgow | Co-host Occasional wrestler |
| Shauna Na | Kristin Flake | |
| Sister Ophelia | Mary-Kate Duignan | Manager of The Naughty Girls |
Stables and Tag Teams
edit| Team name | Members | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Bristols | Beatrice and Penelope Bristol | |
| The Country Cuties | Cousin Cassie and Tyler Texas | |
| Jimmy's Angels | Anaconda, Cobra and Viper | |
| The Lunch Ladies | Fran and Gert | |
| The Naughty Girls | Charity, Hope and Faith | |
| The Southern Belles | Charlotte and Savannah | |
| TNT | Tina the Trigger and Toni the Top |
Wrestlicious Championship
edit| # | Wrestlers | Reign | Date | Days held |
Location | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glory | 1 | May 24, 2010 | 176 | Tampa, Florida | Wrestlicious TakeDown | Defeated Felony to become the inaugural champion. Title deactivated after company stopped production. |
References
edit- ^ Kamm, Grayson (September 16, 2009). "Wrestling + women + $17M lottery jackpot = Wrestlicious!". St. Petersburg, Florida: USA Today. Retrieved 2010-03-27.
- ^ "Teen wins $35 million Powerball lottery jackpot". LotteryPost.com. 2008-05-20. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
- ^ Dilbert, Ryan. "25 Worst Wrestling Promotions Ever". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
- ^ Gerweck, Steve (2010-03-27). "Wrestlicious Signs More TV Deals". Wrestleview.com. Retrieved 2010-03-27.
- ^ "Wrestlicious Takedown: Roster". Retrieved 2010-02-26.
- ^ Martin, Adam (2010-03-01). "Wrestlicious debuts tonight on MavTV". WrestleView.com. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
- ^ Gerweck, Steve (2010-03-04). "Wrestlicious moving to Wednesday". WrestleView.com. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
- ^ "Wrestlicious Announces Season Two, Signs Major Production Deal". Diva-Dirt. Retrieved May 16, 2011.
http://www.diva-dirt.com/124208/exclusive-wrestlicious-tv-series-in-the-works/