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| Acronym | BRCW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 |
| Style | professional wrestling |
| Headquarters | Boca Raton |
| Founder(s) | Matthew Maschler, Neil Glazier |
| Owner(s) | Matthew Maschler and Neil Glazier (2022-present) |
| Website | bocaratonwrestling |
Boca Raton Championship Wrestling or simply known as BRCW is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Boca Raton, Florida. The promotion was founded in May, 2022 by Matthew Maschler and Neil Glazier. On May 15, first live show of BRCW was broadcasted, which aired two days later on YouTube. Since then, new episodes of BRCW programs have aired on YouTube. The name of the promotion is derived from the geographic location it was founded in.
History
editOn May, 2022, the formation of Boca Raton Championship Wrestling was announced by Neil Glazier (NeilTheHeel) and Matthew Maschler, also the hosts of the MatthewMania Podcast. On May 15, 2022, the first show of BRCW was aired and NXT Creative Producer Ryan Katz became host of the promotion along with Matthew Maschler. The first show of promotion introduced a ladder-match to crown the first BRCW Heavyweight Champion. Initially, BRCW announced to commence weekly shows and could not continue doing it. Thus, the company stick to its monthly event format.
On May 15, 2022, BRCW produced their first event, which aired on Youtube. At the event, Lakay defeated Alan Martinez, Ariel Levy, Jack Talos, Kerry Morton and TC Read in a six-way ladder match in BRCW Heavyweight Championship tournament finals to become the inaugural champion. On November 05, 2023 The Island Kings (Jaka & Sean Maluta) defeated The Bollywood Boyz (Gurv Sihra & Harv Sihra), The Righteous (Dutch & Vincent), Daisy Kill & Jack Talos in a four-way ladder match to became the first BRCW Tag Team Champions. On June 11, 2022 at The Loft At Congress, MJ Jenkins defeated Kiah Dream and KiLynn King to became the inaugural Women's Champion, and in July, at 'Challenge Accepted' event, Mark Long was crowned the BRCW All-Star Champion.
In early 2022, BRCW announced that they had entered into a strategic partnership with fellow independent wrestling promotions Coastal Championship Wrestling and National Wrestling Alliance.
MatthewMania podcast
edit| MatthewMania podcast | |
|---|---|
| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Matthew Maschler and Neil Glazier |
| Genre | professional wrestling |
| Format | video and audio |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | United States |
MatthewMania podcast is a video podcast which discusses professional wrestling events. Founded by Matthew Maschler, the podcast is independent but syndicated to professional wrestling. The podcast was founded in 2022 with a panel of two hosts, Matthew Maschler and Neil Glazier. Bill Alfonso, Madman Fulton, M.J. Jenkins, Noah Kekoa and other wrestling stars have been hosted on the podcast.
Programming and events
editCurrent
editSummer Smash
editSummer Smash is a web television program that airs on BRCW's YouTube. The first show of series debuted on September 04, 2022.
Major events
editBoca Raton Championship Wrestling has produced 12 chronological events. The first event took place on May 15, 2022, in Boca Raton, Florida at the Boca Black Box. The Studio at Mizner Park has held the most events.
Championships
editCurrent champions
edit| Championship | Current champion(s) | Date won | Days held | Location | Note | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRCW All-Star Championship | Mark Long | 
|
July 2022 | 400+ | Boca Raton, Florida | ||
| BRCW Cruiserweight Championship | Neil The Heel | 
|
May 07, 2023 | 500+ | Boca Raton, Florida | 25 Man Battle Royal | |
| BRCW Heavyweight Championship | Noah kekoa | 
|
May 19, 2024 | 130+ | Boca Raton, Florida | defeated Madman Fulton | |
| BRCW Tag Team Championship | Matt Riddle & Stallion Rogers | 
|
September 01, 2024 | 25+ | Boca Raton, Florida | defeated Lakay & Moose | |
| BRCW Women's Championship | MJ Jenkins | 
|
November 06, 2022 | 690+ | Boca Raton, Florida | defeated Kiah Dream and KiLynn King | |
Roster
editMale wrestlers
edit- Cezar Bononi
- Madman Fulton
- Bulletproof Troop
- Alan "S2S" Martinez
- Skitz
- Matt Taven
- Moose
- Noah Kekoa
- Ricky Morton
- Steve Maclin
- Vincent
- Jaka
- Sean Maluta
- Cha Cha Charlie
- Cheeseburger (wrestler)
- Deztro The Eskimofo
- Matthew Rehwoldt
- Lakay
- Ariel Levy
- EJ Nduka
- Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake
- Gangrel
- Jack Talos
- Tyler Breeze
- Neil The Heel
- Big Guns Justin Andrews
- The Island Kings
- Josh Woods
- Kerry Morton
- BRCW Hero Jayden
- Matthew Maschler
- Danny Briggs
- Gurv Sihra and Harv Sihra (The Bollywood Boyz)
- Bull James
- Hacksaw Jim Duggan
- Luigi Primo
- Mark Long
- Vinicious
- Ozzy Kilmeister
- Derrick Kosinski
- Bobby Fish
- Jake "The Snake" Roberts
- Dutch (wrestler)
- Daisy Kill
- Kenny King
- Frankie Kazarian
- Rich Swann
- Scott Yager
- QT Marshall
- NolerBear
- Matt Riddle
- Curt Stallion
- Lloyd Anoa'i
- Levis Valenzuela
- Scotty 2 Hotty
- Dirty Dango
- Matt Cardona
- Ricardo Rodriguez (wrestler)
Female wrestlers
edit- M. J. Jenkins
- Renee Michelle
- Santana Garrett
- Shaul Guerrero
- Ruthie Jay
- Kiah Dream
- KiLynn King
- Mila Moore
- Red Velvet
- Samira
- Deonna Purrazzo
- Steph De Lander
- Harley Cameron
- Leva Bates
- Val Capone
Entertainers
editReception
editBRCW has garnered widespread acclaim for its in-ring performance, production, and fanbase. Prominent personalities like Mark Long, Jack Talos, Noah Kekoa, Ryan Katz and American rapper Westside Gunn have openly praised the promotion.