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|[[NWA: All-Star Wrestling|All-Star Wrestling]] |
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|[[Vancouver]] |
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|Cliff Parker (1949–1968)<br />Rod Fenton (1950–1968)<br />Sandor Kovac (1968–1977)<br />[[Gene Kiniski]] (1968–1983)<br />[[Al Tomko]] (1977–1989) |
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|1962–1989 |
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|[[NWA: All-Star Wrestling|All-Star Wrestling]] |
|[[NWA: All-Star Wrestling|All-Star Wrestling]] |
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|Mark Vellios |
|Mark Vellios |
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|2007– |
|2007– |
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|[http://allstar-wrestling.com/ Yes] |
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|Continuation of [[NWA: All-Star Wrestling]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/01/15/12482936.html |title= B.C.'s All-Star Wrestling reaches into the past |first= Daniel|last= Wilson|work=slam.canoe.ca |year=2012 |quote=Mark Vellios |accessdate=21 April 2012}}</ref> |
|Continuation of [[NWA: All-Star Wrestling]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2010/01/15/12482936.html |title= B.C.'s All-Star Wrestling reaches into the past |first= Daniel|last= Wilson|work=slam.canoe.ca |year=2012 |quote=Mark Vellios |accessdate=21 April 2012}}</ref> |
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|Big West Wrestling |
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|[[Kelowna]] |
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|Marty Sugar |
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|2011– |
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|[http://www.bigwestwrestling.com/ Yes] |
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|[[Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling]] |
|[[Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling]] |
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|[[Vancouver]] |
|[[Vancouver]] |
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|Dave Republic (1996–2010)<br |
|Dave Republic (1996–2010)<br/>Michael Sweetser (2010–2012)<br/>ECCW Entertainment, LTD (2010–) |
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|1996– |
|1996– |
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|[http://www.eccw.com Yes] |
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|Formerly Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling. |
|Formerly Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling. |
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|- |
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|Thrash Wrestling |
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|Okanagan |
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|Nick Szalanski |
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|2004– |
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|[https://www.facebook.com/ThrashWrestling Yes] |
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|<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bclocalnews.com/sports/147243015.html |title= Former WWE star Gangrel headlining Thrash Wrestling |work=bclocalnews.com |date= 2012-04-12|accessdate=21 April 2012}}</ref> |
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|Pure Wrestling Association |
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|[[Campbell River, British Columbia|Campbell River]] |
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|Mike Becherer |
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|2013– |
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|[http://www.pwacanada.com/ Yes] |
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|Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling |
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|[[Nanaimo]] |
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|Brent LaPlante, Cody Washington and Raeannon Allemeersch |
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|2013– |
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|[https://www.facebook.com/VIProWrestling?fref=ts Yes] |
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|colspan=6 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Defunct''' |
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|[[NWA: All-Star Wrestling|All-Star Wrestling]] |
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|[[Vancouver]] |
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|Cliff Parker (1949–1968)<br />Rod Fenton (1950–1968)<br />Sandor Kovac (1968–1977)<br />[[Gene Kiniski]] (1968–1983)<br />[[Al Tomko]] (1977–1989) |
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|1962–1989 |
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|No |
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|Canadian Wrestling Alliance |
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|[[Chilliwack]] |
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|Dave Bruce<br />Judy Bruce<br />Dillon Powers |
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|1993–1994 |
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|No |
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|International Championship Wrestling |
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|[[Vancouver]] |
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|Tim Flowers |
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|1996–2010 |
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|No |
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|Pacific Coast Championship Wrestling |
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|[[Vancouver]] |
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|Rocky Dellaserra<br />Fred Roselli |
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|1989–1994 |
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|No |
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|Pro Wrestling Canada |
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|[[Vancouver]] |
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|Cobra<br />Moondog Manson |
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|2004–2005 |
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|[http://www.prowrestlingcanada.com/index.php Yes] |
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|- |
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|Top Ranked Wrestling |
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|[[Abbotsford, British Columbia|Abbotsford]] |
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|Grunt<br />Layne Fontaine |
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|2004–2005 |
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|No |
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| |
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|Universal Wrestling Alliance |
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|[[Vancouver]] |
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|[[Al Tomko]] |
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|1985–1989 |
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|No |
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|- |
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|Victoria City Wrestling |
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|[[Victoria, British Columbia|Victoria]] |
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|Vid Vain |
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|2005 |
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|No |
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| |
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|- |
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|West Coast Championship Wrestling |
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|[[Vancouver]] |
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|Mark Vellios |
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|1991–1996 |
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|No |
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|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Active''' |
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|[[Hart Legacy Wrestling]] |
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|[[Calgary]] |
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|Monster Pro Wrestling |
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|John Oniston |
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|[[Edmonton, Alberta|Edmonton]] |
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|2013 |
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|Sean Dunster |
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|2002– |
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|[http://www.monsterprowrestling.com Yes] |
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|Don Ferguson (2001–2011)<br>Kurt Sorochan |
|Don Ferguson (2001–2011)<br>Kurt Sorochan |
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|2001– |
|2001– |
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|[http://www.pwawrestling.ca Yes] |
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|Pure Power Wrestling |
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|[[Lethbridge]] |
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|Kevin Farrell |
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|2010– |
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|[http://www.purepowerwrestling.ca/ Yes] |
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|Steven Ewaschuk |
|Steven Ewaschuk |
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|2003– |
|2003– |
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|[https://web.archive.org/web/20141229030741/http://www.rcwrestling.ca/ Yes] |
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|Canadian Wrestlng Coalition |
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|Red Deer |
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|Dylon Featherstone |
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|2015- |
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|[http://www.cwcwrestling.ca/ Yes] |
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|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Defunct''' |
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|Canadian Championship Wrestling |
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|[[Edmonton]] |
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|Canadian Wrestling Connection |
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|[[Calgary]] |
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|Bob Pupetz |
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|1989–1992 |
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|No |
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|Canadian All-Pro Wrestling |
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|[[Calgary]] |
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|Tim Stein |
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|2011–2012 |
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|No |
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|Can-Am Wrestling |
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|[[Grand Prairie, Alberta|Grand Prairie]] |
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|Martin Boroditsky |
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|1989 |
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|No |
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|Can-Am Wrestling Federation |
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|[[Calgary]] |
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|Steve Gillespie<br />Otto Gentile<br />Steve Wilde |
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|1997–2003 |
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|No |
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|Canadian Rocky Mountain Wrestling |
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|[[Calgary]] |
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|Darryl Harty<br />Ed Langley |
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|1992–1995 |
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|No |
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|- |
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|[[Hart Legacy Wrestling]] |
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|[[Calgary]] |
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|John Oniston |
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|2013 |
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|[http://www.hartlegacywrestling.com/ Yes] |
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|Power Zone Wrestling |
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|[[Lethbridge]] |
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|Tim Storm |
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|2005–2009 |
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|No |
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|- |
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|Revolution Pro |
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|[[Edmonton]] |
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|Justin Sczembora |
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|2013–2014 |
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|- |
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|[[Stampede Wrestling]] |
|[[Stampede Wrestling]] |
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|[[Calgary]] |
|[[Calgary]] |
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|[[Stu Hart]] (1948–1984)<br |
|[[Stu Hart]] (1948–1984)<br/>[[Vince McMahon]] (1984–1985)<br/>[[Bruce Hart (wrestler)|Bruce Hart]] (1985–1989, 1999–2005)<br/>[[Ross Hart]] (1999–2005)<br/>Bill Bell (2005–2008) |
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|1948–1989<br |
|1948–1989<br/>1999–2008 |
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|No |
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|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Active''' |
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|[[High Impact Wrestling Canada]] |
|[[High Impact Wrestling Canada]] |
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|Charles Pichette (1996–2012)<br>Mike Roberts (2012–) |
|Charles Pichette (1996–2012)<br>Mike Roberts (2012–) |
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|1998– |
|1998– |
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|[http://www.hiwcanada.com Yes] |
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|Split Brand: HIW Wildside |
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High Impact Wrestling Wildside |
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|[[Regina, Saskatchewan|Regina]] |
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|Mike Roberts 2014–2015 and 2017-Present |
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|[http://www.hiwcanada.com Yes] |
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|Split Brand: HIW Canada |
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|- |
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|Ringside Wrestling |
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|[[Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan|Moose Jaw]] |
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|Joe Neustaeter |
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|2014– |
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|[https://www.facebook.com/ringsidewrestling Yes] |
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|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Defunct''' |
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|- |
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|Professional Outlaw Wrestling |
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|[[Saskatoon]] |
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|Crash Crimson |
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|2001–2005 |
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|[http://www.pow.canadianwebs.com/ Yes] |
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| |
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|- |
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|Gold Dragon Wrestling |
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|[[Moose Jaw]] |
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|Jan and Michelle Armstrong |
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|2008–2014 |
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|[https://www.facebook.com/GoldDragonWrestling Yes] |
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|Hardcore Wrestling/Wild West Wrestling |
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|[[Regina, Saskatchewan|Regina]] |
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|Scott Wheatley |
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|1996–1998 |
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|[https://web.archive.org/web/20141217071414/http://hiwcanada.com/ Yes] |
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|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Active''' |
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|[[Canadian Wrestling's Elite]] |
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|[[Winnipeg]] |
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|[[Danny Duggan|Danny Warren]] |
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|2009– |
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|[http://www.cwecanada.ca/ Yes] |
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|Premier Championship Wrestling |
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|[[Winnipeg]] |
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|Andrew Shallcross |
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|2002– |
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|Primos Wrestling Canada |
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|[[Winnipeg]] |
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|Graeme Keam |
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|2010– |
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|No |
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|- |
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|Union of Wrestling |
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|[[Winnipeg]] |
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|2016- |
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|No |
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|- |
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|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Defunct''' |
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|- |
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|WFX Wrestling |
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|[[Winnipeg]] |
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|Jeff Dyck |
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|2007–2010 |
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|No |
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|- |
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|Steeltown Pro Wrestling |
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|[[Selkirk, Manitoba|Selkirk]] |
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|Rob Stardom<br />TJ Bratt |
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|2007–2013 |
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|[http://www.steeltownprowrestling.ca/ Yes] |
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|New Wrestling Nation |
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|[[Île-des-Chênes, Manitoba|Île-des-Chênes]] |
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|Dan King |
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|2006–2011 |
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|Action Wrestling Entertainment |
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|[[Winnipeg]] |
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|Jeff Dyck |
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|2005–2006 |
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|No |
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|Canadian Wrestling Federation |
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|[[Winnipeg]] |
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|Ernie Todd |
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|1979–1984 |
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|No |
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|- |
|- |
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|[[International Wrestling Alliance]] |
|[[International Wrestling Alliance]] |
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|Joan McGuire<br />Tony Condello |
|Joan McGuire<br />Tony Condello |
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|1974–2000 |
|1974–2000 |
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|No |
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|Originally known as the West Four Wrestling Alliance from 1974 to 1994. |
|Originally known as the West Four Wrestling Alliance from 1974 to 1994. |
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|- |
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|Supercard Wrestling |
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|[[Winnipeg]] |
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|Walter Shechyk |
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|1979–1984 |
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|No |
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|Formerly known as New Brand Wrestling. |
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|colspan=6 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Active''' |
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|- |
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|Acclaim Pro Wrestling |
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|[[Ottawa]] |
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|Chaz Lovely (2010-)<br/> Brent Doherty (2010-) |
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|2010- |
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|[https://www.facebook.com/AcclaimProWrestling/ Yes] |
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|Alpha-1 |
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|[[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]] |
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|Julian Micevski (2010-)<ref>{{cite web |url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/01/16/19251566.html |title=Ontario indy Alpha-1 lands TV deal |first= Blaine|last=van der Griend|work=slam.canoe.ca |date= 2012-01-18|accessdate=30 January 2012}}</ref> |
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|2010– |
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|[https://web.archive.org/web/20120122102617/http://www.alpha-1wrestling.com/a1/index.html Yes] |
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|This company was on an indefinite hiatus as of their show on October 21, 2012, due to financial issues that are related to thefts totaling at least $1,350. It resumed in 2013 with REHAB. |
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|- |
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|Barrie Wrestling |
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|[[Barrie, Ontario|Barrie]] |
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|Shawn Gibson |
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|2015– |
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|[https://www.facebook.com/BarrieWrestling/ Yes] |
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|Big Time Pro Wrestling |
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|[[Ottawa]] |
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|Joe Dunlap<br/> Pat Paquette |
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|2004– |
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|[http://www.bigtimeprowrestling.ca/ Yes] |
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|Associated with Bodyslammers Gym. Head trainer Claude Prest and trainers Crimson X and Hangman. |
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|- |
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|[[Border City Wrestling]] |
|[[Border City Wrestling]] |
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|[[Scott D'Amore]] |
|[[Scott D'Amore]] |
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|1993– |
|1993– |
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|[http://bordercitywrestling.com/ Yes] |
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|- |
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|Border Town Pro Wrestling |
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|Fort Erie |
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|Chris Snieg |
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|2018– |
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|[http://bordertownwrestling.com/ Yes] |
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| |
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|- |
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|Capital City Championship Wrestling (C*4) |
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|[[Ottawa]] |
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|Mark P. |
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|2007– |
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|[http://www.c4wrestling.com Yes] |
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|- |
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|Canadian Pro Wrestling |
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|[[Woodstock, Ontario|Woodstock]] |
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|[[The Highlanders (professional wrestling)|Robbie McAllister]] |
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|2011– |
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|[https://www.facebook.com/CanadianProWrestling Yes] |
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|Canadian Wrestling Federation |
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|St. Catharines |
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|Frank Ryckman |
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|2014– |
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|[https://www.cwfcanada.com Yes] |
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|- |
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|Chinlock Wrestling |
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|[[Kingston, Ontario|Kingston]] |
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|Jan Murphy |
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|?– |
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|[http://chinlockwrestling.com Yes] |
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|- |
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|Classic Championship Wrestling |
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|Southern Ontario |
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|Jay McDonald |
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|2009– |
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|[http://www.classic-championship-wrestling.com/ Yes] |
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|- |
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|CrossBody Pro Wrestling |
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| Kitchener |
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|Ben Ortmanns, Chris Tidwell |
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|2016- |
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|- |
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|Crossfire Wrestling |
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|St. Catharines |
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|Chris LaPlante |
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|2012– |
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|[http://www.crossfirewrestling.com/ Yes] |
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|- |
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|Deathproof Fight Club |
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|South-Western Ontario |
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|Chad Gowing |
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|2009– |
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|[https://www.facebook.com/DeathproofFightClub/ Yes] |
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|- |
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|Destiny Wrestling |
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|[[Mississauga]] |
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| |
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|2014- |
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|[http://www.destinyworldwrestling.com/home.html Yes] |
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|- |
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|[[Great Canadian Wrestling]] |
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|[[Oshawa]] |
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|David Lorne |
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|2005– |
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|[http://www.gcwe.ca/ Yes] |
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|- |
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|Demand Lucha |
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|[[Toronto]] |
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|Jordan Matthew Marques |
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|2015- |
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|[http://demandlucha.com/ Yes] |
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|- |
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|Magnificent Championship Wrestling |
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|Brantford |
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|Nick Mercante |
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|2010– |
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|[https://www.facebook.com/magnificentchampionship Yes] |
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|- |
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|Pro Wrestling Eclipse |
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|[[Oshawa, Ontario|Oshawa]] |
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|Sean Murley |
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|2010– |
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|[http://www.prowrestlingeclipse.com Yes] |
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|- |
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|Pure Wrestling Association |
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|[[Kitchener, Ontario|Kitchener]]<br/>[[Guelph, Ontario|Guelph]] |
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|Mike Becherer |
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|2005– |
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|[http://www.pwacanada.com Yes] |
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|- |
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|PWA Niagara |
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|Niagara Region |
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|Pete Stalmach |
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|2006– |
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|[https://www.facebook.com/pwa.niagara Yes] |
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|- |
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|Smash Wrestling |
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|[[Toronto]] |
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|2011– |
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|[http://smash-wrestling.com/ Yes] |
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|- |
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|Superkick'D Live |
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|[[Toronto]] |
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|Ashley Sixx, Kris Chambers<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=1435|title=Superkick'D « Promotions Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database|first=Philip|last=Kreikenbohm|publisher=}}</ref> |
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|2015– |
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|[https://www.superkickd.ca/ Yes] |
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|- |
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|Union of Independent Professional Wrestlers |
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|[[Toronto]] |
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|Anthony Kingdom James |
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|2007; 2012–2014; 2019- |
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|[http://www.wrestlersunion.ca/ Yes] |
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|- |
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|- |
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|colspan=6 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Defunct''' |
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|- |
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|Apocalypse Wrestling Federation |
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|[[Toronto]] |
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|[[Ron Hutchison]] |
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|1998–2004;<br />2008 |
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|[http://www.awfaction.com/ Yes] |
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|Dave Blezzard |
|Dave Blezzard |
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|2005–2010 |
|2005–2010 |
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|No |
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|Merged with Border City Wrestling to form Maximum Pro Wrestling in 2010. |
|Merged with Border City Wrestling to form Maximum Pro Wrestling in 2010. |
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|- |
|- |
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| |
|Canadian Grand Prix Wrestling |
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| |
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|[[Oshawa]] |
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|Joe Dunlap |
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|David Lorne |
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|2003–2007 |
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|2005– |
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|[https://web.archive.org/web/20040103001002/http://www.cgpw.net/ Yes] |
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|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ontarioindywrestling.4t.com/joedunlapjuly112003.htm |title=Interview with Joe Dunlap, promoter for Canadian Grand Prix Wrestling |author=Emanuel, Melo |date=July 11, 2003 |website=OntarioIndyWrestling.com |publisher= |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20041212135948/http://www.ontarioindywrestling.4t.com/joedunlapjuly112003.htm|archivedate=2004-12-12|dead-url=yes |accessdate=}}</ref> |
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|- |
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|Canadian Wrestling Action |
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|[[Cornwall]] |
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|Greg Ezard |
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|2007–2015 |
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|[https://www.facebook.com/groups/2346553978/ Yes] |
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| |
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|- |
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|Canadian Wrestling Revolution |
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|[[Toronto]] |
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|Frank Greco |
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|2007-2010 |
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|[https://web.archive.org/web/20100209052719/http://cwrwrestling.ca/ Yes] |
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| |
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|- |
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|Championship Wrestling International |
|||
|[[Brantford, Ontario|Brantford]] |
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|Nick "Nitro" Wyman |
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|1998– |
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|[https://www.facebook.com/CWIWrestling Yes] |
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| |
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|- |
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|Conflict Wrestling |
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|[[Kitchener, Ontario|Kitchener]] |
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|Jeffery Marsh |
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|2011–2014, 2016 |
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|[http://www.conflictwrestling.com/ Yes] |
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|Formerly known as Tri-City Wrestling |
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| |
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|- |
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|Extreme Wrestling League Show |
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|[[Brooklin, Ontario|Brooklin]] |
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|Darryl Swoffer |
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|2007–2014 |
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|[http://ewlwrestlingshow.webs.com/ Yes] |
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| |
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|- |
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|Fight! Brand |
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|[[Toronto]] |
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|Ashley Sixx |
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|2011–2014 |
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|[http://www.fightbrand.ca/ Yes] |
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| |
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|- |
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|Fringe Pro Wrestling |
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|[[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]] |
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|Cameron Banks |
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|2013–2016 |
|||
|No |
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| |
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|- |
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|Great White North Wrestling |
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|[[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]] |
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|Jack Kinsella |
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|2007–2013 |
|||
|[http://www.thehannibaltv.com/ Yes] |
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| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Hogtown Wrestling |
|||
|[[Toronto]] |
|||
|Jay Nadler |
|||
|2012–2017 |
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|[http://www.hogtownwrestling.com/ Yes] |
|||
|Formerly known as Victory Commonwealth Wrestling. |
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| |
| |
||
|- |
|- |
||
|[[Maple Leaf Wrestling]] |
|[[Maple Leaf Wrestling]] |
||
|[[Toronto]] |
|[[Toronto]] |
||
|Jack Corcoran (1930–1939)<br |
|Jack Corcoran (1930–1939)<br/>John Tunney (1939)<br/>[[Frank Tunney]] (1939–1983)<br/>[[Jack Tunney]] (1983–1986)<br/>Eddie Tunney (1983–1986) |
||
|1930–1986 |
|1930–1986 |
||
|No |
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| |
| |
||
|- |
|- |
||
|[[Maximum Pro Wrestling]] |
|[[Maximum Pro Wrestling]] |
||
|[[Toronto]]<br |
|[[Toronto]]<br/>[[Windsor, Ontario|Windsor]] |
||
|[[Scott D'Amore]]<br |
|[[Scott D'Amore]]<br/>[[Arda Ocal]]<br/>Jason Brown<br/>Jeffrey Scott<br/>James Trepanier<br/>Dave Blezard |
||
|2010– |
|2010– |
||
|[http://www.maximumprowrestling.ca/ Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Neo Wrestling |
|||
|[[Niagara Falls]] |
|||
|Jesse Friskey (2002-2006)<ref>{{cite web |url= http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2003/11/11/253618.html |title= The year of Neo Spirit |first= Corey David|last= LaCroix|work=slam.canoe.ca |date= 2003-11-11|accessdate= 15 August 2011}}</ref><br> |
|||
Jesse Scott (2002-2006, 2011-)<ref name=NiagWeek>{{cite web |url= http://www.niagarathisweek.com/sports/article/1055689--wrestling-s-wylde-card-takes-centre-stage |title= Wrestling’s Wylde Card takes centre stage |first= Melinda|last= Cheevers|work=niagarathisweek.com |date= 2011-08-11|accessdate=15 August 2011}}</ref> |
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|2002-2006<br>2011-<ref name=NiagNews>{{cite web |url= http://www.niagara-news.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1032:neo-spirit-pro-wrestling-to-make-a-comeback-&catid=28:off-campus&Itemid=226 |title= Neo spirit Pro Wrestling to make a comeback |first= Sam|last= Cino|work=niagara-news.com |date= 2011-02-09|accessdate=15 August 2011}}</ref> |
|||
|[https://www.facebook.com/NeoWrestlingFederation Yes] |
|||
|Formerly known as Neo Spirit Pro Wrestling |
|||
|- |
|||
|Niagara Pro Wrestling |
|||
|Fort Erie |
|||
|Aaron Thompson |
|||
|2010–2013 |
|||
|[http://www.facebook.com/npwwrestling Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Mecca Pro Wrestling |
|||
|[[Cornwall, Ontario|Cornwall]] |
|||
| |
|||
|2010–2016 |
|||
|[http://mpw.web44.net/index.htm Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Moonshine Branded Wrestling |
|||
|Welland |
|||
|Matthew Terry |
|||
|2011–2014, 2016 |
|||
|[https://www.facebook.com/moonshinebrand Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Ontario Championship Wrestling |
|||
|Kingston |
|||
|Roy Demerchant |
|||
|2019–2016 |
|||
|[https://www.facebook.com/OCWrestling Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Pro Wrestling Xtreme |
|||
|[[Tillsonburg]] |
|||
|Jay McDonald/Dan Vandekerckhove |
|||
|2004–2009 |
|||
|[http://www.prowrestlingxtreme.com/ Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Rage Wrestling Entertainment |
|||
|[[Ottawa]] |
|||
|Damian Styles |
|||
|2005–2012 |
|||
|[https://web.archive.org/web/20120125011021/http://ragewrestling.net/ Yes] |
|||
|Merged with Big Time Pro Wrestling in 2012. |
|||
|- |
|||
|Sault Area Wrestling |
|||
|[[Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario|Sault Ste. Marie]] |
|||
|Rob Zagorc |
|||
|2007–2014 |
|||
|[https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sault-Area-Wrestling-The-Leader-in-Sports-Entertment/150490144985973 Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Squared Circle Wrestling |
|||
|[[Toronto]] |
|||
|Rob Fuego |
|||
|2010– |
|||
|[https://web.archive.org/web/20120117050336/http://www.squaredcirclewrestling.ca/ Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Steel City Pro Wrestling |
|||
|[[Hamilton, Ontario|Hamilton]] |
|||
| |
|||
|2014 - 2017 |
|||
|[https://www.facebook.com/hamiltonchampionshipwrestling/ Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|TWA Powerhouse |
|||
|[[St. Catharines]] |
|||
|Frank Ryckman |
|||
|2008–2013 |
|||
|[https://web.archive.org/web/20120216190221/http://www.twapowerhouse.com/ Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Twin Wrestling Entertainment |
|||
|[[Toronto]] |
|||
|Jian Magen<br/>Page Magen |
|||
|1999–2011 |
|||
|[http://www.twinwrestling.com/ Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|WrestleCrisis |
|||
|[[Toronto]] |
|||
|Ross Aitken<ref>{{cite web |url= http://torontoist.com/2011/04/video_game_wrestlers_go_for_broke/ |title=Video Game Wrestlers Go For Broke |first= John|last=Semley|work=torontoist.com |date= 2011-04-08|accessdate=31 August 2012}}</ref> |
|||
|2011-2014 |
|||
|[https://www.facebook.com/WrestleCrisis Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Wrestling Abaddon |
|||
|[[Toronto]] |
|||
|Osiris |
|||
|2015–2016 |
|||
|[http://www.abaddon.ca Yes] |
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| |
| |
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! width="7%" | Years active |
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! width="7%" | Website |
|||
! width="55%" | Notes |
! width="55%" | Notes |
||
|- valign="top" |
|||
|- |
|||
|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Active''' |
|||
|- |
|||
|BATTLEWAR |
|||
|[[Montreal]] |
|||
|James McGee<br />Mike Daponte |
|||
|2012– |
|||
|No |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Inter Species Wrestling |
|||
|[[Montreal]] |
|||
|Mike Rotch |
|||
|2005– |
|||
|[http://www.interspecieswrestling.com/ Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|- |
||
|[[International Wrestling Syndicate]] |
|[[International Wrestling Syndicate]] |
||
Line 169: | Line 823: | ||
|Manny Eleftheriou |
|Manny Eleftheriou |
||
|1998–2010;<br />2014– |
|1998–2010;<br />2014– |
||
|[http://www.iwswrestling.com/site/ Yes] |
|||
| |
| |
||
|- |
|- |
||
|Federation de Lutte Québécoise / Théâtre Extrême |
|||
|[[Lutte Internationale]] |
|||
|[[Montréal]] |
|||
|Carl Leduc |
|||
|2001– |
|||
|[http://www.facebook.com/TheatreExtreme Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|[[Northern Championship Wrestling]] |
|||
|[[Montreal]] |
|[[Montreal]] |
||
|François Poirier<br />Phil Bélanger |
|||
|[[Andre the Giant]] (1980–1984)<br />[[Gino Brito]] (1980–1987)<br />Frank Valois (1980–1987) |
|||
|1986– |
|||
|1980–1987 |
|||
|[http://www.ncw.qc.ca/ Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|[[Granby Entertainment Wrestling]] |
|||
|[[Granby, Quebec|Granby]] |
|||
|Sébastien Maltais |
|||
|2002– |
|||
|[http://www.gew.ca/ Yes] |
|||
| |
| |
||
|- |
|- |
||
Line 181: | Line 851: | ||
|François Poirier<br />Phil Bélanger |
|François Poirier<br />Phil Bélanger |
||
|2009– |
|2009– |
||
|[http://www.ncwfemmesfatales.com/ Yes] |
|||
| |
| |
||
|- |
|- |
||
|[[ |
|[[North Shore Pro Wrestling]] |
||
|[[Quebec]] |
|||
|Steve Boutet<br /> |
|||
|2011– |
|||
|[http://www.nspw-wrestling.com/ Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|La Descente du Coude (LDDC) |
|||
|Montreal |
|||
|Maxime Thifault |
|||
Julien Ethier |
|||
Guillaume Maltais |
|||
|2017- |
|||
|[https://www.facebook.com/ladescenteducoudepodcast Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Defunct''' |
|||
|- |
|||
|International Wrestling Association |
|||
|[[Montreal]] |
|[[Montreal]] |
||
|[[Eddie Quinn]] (1935–1964)<br />Bob Langevin (1965–1975)<br />[[Johnny Rougeau]] (1965–1975) |
|||
|François Poirier<br />Phil Bélanger |
|||
|1935–1975 |
|||
|1986– |
|||
|No |
|||
|Originally known as the American Wrestling Association from 1935 to 1965. |
|||
|- |
|||
|Canadian International Wrestling |
|||
| |
|||
|Mike Vachon<br />[[Paul Vachon]] |
|||
|1994 |
|||
|No |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Elite Wrestling Revolution |
|||
|[[Quebec City]] |
|||
|Eric Picard<br/>Patrick La Rue<br/>Claude Provost |
|||
|2004–2005 |
|||
|No |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Grand Prix Wrestling |
|||
|[[Montreal]] |
|||
|Lucien Gregoire<br />Gary Legault<br />Paul Vachon |
|||
|1971–1974 |
|||
|No |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|[[Lutte Internationale]] |
|||
|[[Montreal]] |
|||
|[[Andre the Giant]] (1980–1984)<br />[[Gino Brito]] (1980–1987)<br />Frank Valois (1980–1987) |
|||
|1980–1987 |
|||
|No |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Royal Wrestling Ring |
|||
|[[Verdun, Quebec|Verdun]] |
|||
|Alain Field |
|||
|1994–1997 |
|||
|No |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|World All-Star Wrestling |
|||
|[[Montreal]] |
|||
| |
|||
|1994–1995 |
|||
|No |
|||
| |
| |
||
|} |
|} |
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! width="21%" | Owner(s) |
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! width="7%" | Years active |
! width="7%" | Years active |
||
! width="7%" | Website |
|||
! width="55%" | Notes |
! width="55%" | Notes |
||
|- valign="top" |
|||
|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Active''' |
|||
|- |
|||
|Innovative Hybrid Wrestling |
|||
|[[Greater Moncton]] |
|||
|Julien Young (2005-present)<br/> |
|||
Mathieu Titus (2005-present)<br/> |
|||
Serge Doucet (2005-2008)<br/> |
|||
Dave Cawley (2005-2015)<br/> |
|||
Kevin Gilmore (2013-2018)<br/> |
|||
Peter Smith (2018-present)<br/> |
|||
Sandra Taylor (2018-present)<br/>Chris Glidden (2018-present) |
|||
|2005– Present |
|||
|[http://www.ihw.ca/ Yes] |
|||
|Also Referred to as "IHW" |
|||
|- |
|||
|NWE Pro Wrestling |
|||
|[[Miramichi, New Brunswick|Miramichi]] |
|||
|Sean Nelson, Isaac Malley |
|||
|2013– Present |
|||
|[http://www.nweprowrestling.com/ Yes] |
|||
|Also Referred to as "Next Wrestling Entertainment" |
|||
|- |
|- |
||
|Atlantic [[Grand Prix Wrestling]] |
|Atlantic [[Grand Prix Wrestling]] |
||
|[[Shediac]] |
|[[Shediac]] |
||
|Emile Duprée (1977–1986, 2001– Present)<br |
|Emile Duprée (1977–1986, 2001– Present)<br/>Paul Peller (1986–1992)<br/>Mike Zinck (2001) |
||
|1977–1992<br />2001–Present |
|1977–1992<br />2001–Present |
||
|No |
|||
|Also Referred to as "Grand Prix" |
|||
Runs intermittently |
|||
|- |
|||
|} |
|||
===Nova Scotia=== |
|||
{| class=wikitable |
|||
! width="21%" | Name |
|||
! width="7%" | Location |
|||
! width="21%" | Owner(s) |
|||
! width="7%" | Years active |
|||
! width="7%" | Website |
|||
! width="55%" | Notes |
|||
|- valign="top" |
|||
|- |
|||
|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Active''' |
|||
|- |
|||
|Ultimate Championship Wrestling |
|||
|[[Spryfield]] |
|||
|Chuck "Coalminer Chuck" Martin |
|||
|2007– |
|||
|[https://www.facebook.com/ucwprofessionalwrestling/ Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Defunct''' |
|||
|- |
|||
|WrestleCentre |
|||
|[[Halifax, Nova Scotia|Halifax]] |
|||
|Jason Mosher |
|||
|2014–2016 |
|||
|[https://www.facebook.com/wrestlecentre/ Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Canadian Championship Wrestling |
|||
|[[Berwick, Nova Scotia]] |
|||
|Paul Peller<br />[[Stephen Petitpas]] |
|||
|1990–1992 |
|||
|No |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|Eastern Sports Association |
|||
|[[Halifax Regional Municipality|Halifax]] |
|||
|Al Zink (1969–1975)<br/>Rudy Kay (1969–1975)<br/>Bobby Kay (1975–1976) |
|||
|1969–1976 |
|||
|No |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|New Breed Wrestling |
|||
|[[Truro, Nova Scotia|Truro]] |
|||
| Chris Cooke & Tyson Hamilton |
|||
|2008–2012 |
|||
|[http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Breed-Wrestling/147483815277307 Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|East Coast Pro Wrestling |
|||
|[[Kingston, Nova Scotia|Kingston]] |
|||
|Sheldon MacLean |
|||
|2005–2010 |
|||
|[https://web.archive.org/web/20120317000059/http://ecpw.newscott.com/Main.html Yes] |
|||
| |
|||
|- |
|||
|MainStream Wrestling Entertainment |
|||
|[[Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia|Sheet Harbour]] |
|||
|Devin Chittick |
|||
|2000–2013 |
|||
|No |
|||
|} |
|||
===Newfoundland and Labrador=== |
|||
{| class=wikitable |
|||
! width="21%" | Name |
|||
! width="7%" | Location |
|||
! width="21%" | Owner(s) |
|||
! width="7%" | Years active |
|||
! width="7%" | Website |
|||
! width="21%" | Notes |
|||
|- valign="top" |
|||
|- |
|||
|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Active''' |
|||
|- |
|||
|New Evolution Wrestling (Cutting Edge Wrestling Brand) |
|||
|[[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]] |
|||
|Travis Canning<br/> Sheldon Bishop |
|||
|1998–2007<br />2011– |
|||
|[http://www.facebook.com/CuttingEdgeWrestling/ Yes] |
|||
|- |
|||
|- |
|||
|New Evolution Wrestling (Main Brand) |
|||
|[[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]] |
|||
|Travis Canning<br/> Sheldon Bishop |
|||
|2015- |
|||
|[https://www.facebook.com/NewEvolutionWrestlingNL/ Yes] |
|||
|- |
|||
|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Defunct''' |
|||
|- |
|||
|Newfoundland Pro Wrestling |
|||
|[[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]] |
|||
|Steve Clarke |
|||
|2013–2015 |
|||
|No |
|||
|- |
|||
||Legend City Wrestling |
|||
|[[St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's]] |
|||
|Dan Bjorkdahl |
|||
|2009– 2016 |
|||
|No |
|||
|- |
|||
|} |
|||
===Prince Edward Island=== |
|||
{| class=wikitable |
|||
! width="21%" | Name |
|||
! width="7%" | Location |
|||
! width="21%" | Owner(s) |
|||
! width="7%" | Years active |
|||
! width="7%" | Website |
|||
! width="55%" | Notes |
|||
|- valign="top" |
|||
|- |
|||
|colspan=7 style="background: #ccddcc;" align=center|'''Active''' |
|||
|- |
|||
|Red Rock Wrestling |
|||
|[[Stratford, Prince Edward Island|Stratford]] |
|||
|Mike Hughes |
|||
|2009– |
|||
|[http://www.redrockwrestling.com/Red-Rock-Wrestling/Welcome.html Yes] |
|||
| |
| |
||
|} |
|} |
||
==See also== |
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{{Portal|Sport in Canada|Professional Wrestling|Canada}} |
{{Portal|Sport in Canada|Professional Wrestling|Canada}} |
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*[[Professional wrestling in Canada]] |
*[[Professional wrestling in Canada]] |
Revision as of 13:47, 18 April 2019
This is a list of independent wrestling promotions in Canada, sorted by regional area, and lists both active and defunct "indy promotions."
West Coast
British Columbia
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/73/KC_Andrews_with_Big_West_TV_Belt.jpg/170px-KC_Andrews_with_Big_West_TV_Belt.jpg)
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | |||||
All-Star Wrestling | Vancouver | Mark Vellios | 2007– | Yes | Continuation of NWA: All-Star Wrestling.[1] |
Big West Wrestling | Kelowna | Marty Sugar | 2011– | Yes | |
Elite Canadian Championship Wrestling | Vancouver | Dave Republic (1996–2010) Michael Sweetser (2010–2012) ECCW Entertainment, LTD (2010–) |
1996– | Yes | Formerly Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling. |
Thrash Wrestling | Okanagan | Nick Szalanski | 2004– | Yes | [2] |
Pure Wrestling Association | Campbell River | Mike Becherer | 2013– | Yes | |
Vancouver Island Pro Wrestling | Nanaimo | Brent LaPlante, Cody Washington and Raeannon Allemeersch | 2013– | Yes | |
Defunct | |||||
All-Star Wrestling | Vancouver | Cliff Parker (1949–1968) Rod Fenton (1950–1968) Sandor Kovac (1968–1977) Gene Kiniski (1968–1983) Al Tomko (1977–1989) |
1962–1989 | No | |
Canadian Wrestling Alliance | Chilliwack | Dave Bruce Judy Bruce Dillon Powers |
1993–1994 | No | |
International Championship Wrestling | Vancouver | Tim Flowers | 1996–2010 | No | |
Pacific Coast Championship Wrestling | Vancouver | Rocky Dellaserra Fred Roselli |
1989–1994 | No | |
Pro Wrestling Canada | Vancouver | Cobra Moondog Manson |
2004–2005 | Yes | |
Top Ranked Wrestling | Abbotsford | Grunt Layne Fontaine |
2004–2005 | No | |
Universal Wrestling Alliance | Vancouver | Al Tomko | 1985–1989 | No | |
Victoria City Wrestling | Victoria | Vid Vain | 2005 | No | |
West Coast Championship Wrestling | Vancouver | Mark Vellios | 1991–1996 | No |
Canadian Prairies
Alberta
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Monster Pro Wrestling | Edmonton | Sean Dunster | 2002– | Yes | ||
Prairie Wrestling Alliance | Edmonton | Don Ferguson (2001–2011) Kurt Sorochan |
2001– | Yes | ||
Pure Power Wrestling | Lethbridge | Kevin Farrell | 2010– | Yes | ||
Real Canadian Wrestling | Edmonton | Steven Ewaschuk | 2003– | Yes | ||
Canadian Wrestlng Coalition | Red Deer | Dylon Featherstone | 2015- | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
Canadian Championship Wrestling | Edmonton | |||||
Canadian Wrestling Connection | Calgary | Bob Pupetz | 1989–1992 | No | ||
Canadian All-Pro Wrestling | Calgary | Tim Stein | 2011–2012 | No | ||
Can-Am Wrestling | Grand Prairie | Martin Boroditsky | 1989 | No | ||
Can-Am Wrestling Federation | Calgary | Steve Gillespie Otto Gentile Steve Wilde |
1997–2003 | No | ||
Canadian Rocky Mountain Wrestling | Calgary | Darryl Harty Ed Langley |
1992–1995 | No | ||
Hart Legacy Wrestling | Calgary | John Oniston | 2013 | Yes | ||
Power Zone Wrestling | Lethbridge | Tim Storm | 2005–2009 | No | ||
Revolution Pro | Edmonton | Justin Sczembora | 2013–2014 | |||
Stampede Wrestling | Calgary | Stu Hart (1948–1984) Vince McMahon (1984–1985) Bruce Hart (1985–1989, 1999–2005) Ross Hart (1999–2005) Bill Bell (2005–2008) |
1948–1989 1999–2008 |
No |
Saskatchewan
High Impact Wrestling WildsideName | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
High Impact Wrestling Canada | Regina | Charles Pichette (1996–2012) Mike Roberts (2012–) |
1998– | Yes | Split Brand: HIW Wildside | |
Regina | Mike Roberts 2014–2015 and 2017-Present | Yes | Split Brand: HIW Canada | |||
Ringside Wrestling | Moose Jaw | Joe Neustaeter | 2014– | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
Professional Outlaw Wrestling | Saskatoon | Crash Crimson | 2001–2005 | Yes | ||
Gold Dragon Wrestling | Moose Jaw | Jan and Michelle Armstrong | 2008–2014 | Yes | ||
Hardcore Wrestling/Wild West Wrestling | Regina | Scott Wheatley | 1996–1998 | Yes |
Manitoba
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Canadian Wrestling's Elite | Winnipeg | Danny Warren | 2009– | Yes | ||
Premier Championship Wrestling | Winnipeg | Andrew Shallcross | 2002– | |||
Primos Wrestling Canada | Winnipeg | Graeme Keam | 2010– | No | ||
Union of Wrestling | Winnipeg | 2016- | No | |||
Defunct | ||||||
WFX Wrestling | Winnipeg | Jeff Dyck | 2007–2010 | No | ||
Steeltown Pro Wrestling | Selkirk | Rob Stardom TJ Bratt |
2007–2013 | Yes | ||
New Wrestling Nation | Île-des-Chênes | Dan King | 2006–2011 | |||
Action Wrestling Entertainment | Winnipeg | Jeff Dyck | 2005–2006 | No | ||
Canadian Wrestling Federation | Winnipeg | Ernie Todd | 1979–1984 | No | ||
International Wrestling Alliance | Winnipeg | Joan McGuire Tony Condello |
1974–2000 | No | Originally known as the West Four Wrestling Alliance from 1974 to 1994. | |
Supercard Wrestling | Winnipeg | Walter Shechyk | 1979–1984 | No | Formerly known as New Brand Wrestling. |
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Winnipeg Pro Wrestling | Winnipeg | 2018-Current |
Central Canada
Ontario
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Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Acclaim Pro Wrestling | Ottawa | Chaz Lovely (2010-) Brent Doherty (2010-) |
2010- | Yes | ||
Alpha-1 | Hamilton | Julian Micevski (2010-)[3] | 2010– | Yes | This company was on an indefinite hiatus as of their show on October 21, 2012, due to financial issues that are related to thefts totaling at least $1,350. It resumed in 2013 with REHAB. | |
Barrie Wrestling | Barrie | Shawn Gibson | 2015– | Yes | ||
Big Time Pro Wrestling | Ottawa | Joe Dunlap Pat Paquette |
2004– | Yes | Associated with Bodyslammers Gym. Head trainer Claude Prest and trainers Crimson X and Hangman. | |
Border City Wrestling | Windsor | Scott D'Amore | 1993– | Yes | ||
Border Town Pro Wrestling | Fort Erie | Chris Snieg | 2018– | Yes | ||
Capital City Championship Wrestling (C*4) | Ottawa | Mark P. | 2007– | Yes | ||
Canadian Pro Wrestling | Woodstock | Robbie McAllister | 2011– | Yes | ||
Canadian Wrestling Federation | St. Catharines | Frank Ryckman | 2014– | Yes | ||
Chinlock Wrestling | Kingston | Jan Murphy | ?– | Yes | ||
Classic Championship Wrestling | Southern Ontario | Jay McDonald | 2009– | Yes | ||
CrossBody Pro Wrestling | Kitchener | Ben Ortmanns, Chris Tidwell | 2016- | |||
Crossfire Wrestling | St. Catharines | Chris LaPlante | 2012– | Yes | ||
Deathproof Fight Club | South-Western Ontario | Chad Gowing | 2009– | Yes | ||
Destiny Wrestling | Mississauga | 2014- | Yes | |||
Great Canadian Wrestling | Oshawa | David Lorne | 2005– | Yes | ||
Demand Lucha | Toronto | Jordan Matthew Marques | 2015- | Yes | ||
Magnificent Championship Wrestling | Brantford | Nick Mercante | 2010– | Yes | ||
Pro Wrestling Eclipse | Oshawa | Sean Murley | 2010– | Yes | ||
Pure Wrestling Association | Kitchener Guelph |
Mike Becherer | 2005– | Yes | ||
PWA Niagara | Niagara Region | Pete Stalmach | 2006– | Yes | ||
Smash Wrestling | Toronto | 2011– | Yes | |||
Superkick'D Live | Toronto | Ashley Sixx, Kris Chambers[4] | 2015– | Yes | ||
Union of Independent Professional Wrestlers | Toronto | Anthony Kingdom James | 2007; 2012–2014; 2019- | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
Apocalypse Wrestling Federation | Toronto | Ron Hutchison | 1998–2004; 2008 |
Yes | ||
BSE Pro | Toronto | Dave Blezzard | 2005–2010 | No | Merged with Border City Wrestling to form Maximum Pro Wrestling in 2010. | |
Canadian Grand Prix Wrestling | Joe Dunlap | 2003–2007 | Yes | [5] | ||
Canadian Wrestling Action | Cornwall | Greg Ezard | 2007–2015 | Yes | ||
Canadian Wrestling Revolution | Toronto | Frank Greco | 2007-2010 | Yes | ||
Championship Wrestling International | Brantford | Nick "Nitro" Wyman | 1998– | Yes | ||
Conflict Wrestling | Kitchener | Jeffery Marsh | 2011–2014, 2016 | Yes | Formerly known as Tri-City Wrestling | |
Extreme Wrestling League Show | Brooklin | Darryl Swoffer | 2007–2014 | Yes | ||
Fight! Brand | Toronto | Ashley Sixx | 2011–2014 | Yes | ||
Fringe Pro Wrestling | Hamilton | Cameron Banks | 2013–2016 | No | ||
Great White North Wrestling | Hamilton | Jack Kinsella | 2007–2013 | Yes | ||
Hogtown Wrestling | Toronto | Jay Nadler | 2012–2017 | Yes | Formerly known as Victory Commonwealth Wrestling. | |
Maple Leaf Wrestling | Toronto | Jack Corcoran (1930–1939) John Tunney (1939) Frank Tunney (1939–1983) Jack Tunney (1983–1986) Eddie Tunney (1983–1986) |
1930–1986 | No | ||
Maximum Pro Wrestling | Toronto Windsor |
Scott D'Amore Arda Ocal Jason Brown Jeffrey Scott James Trepanier Dave Blezard |
2010– | Yes | ||
Neo Wrestling | Niagara Falls | Jesse Friskey (2002-2006)[6] Jesse Scott (2002-2006, 2011-)[7] |
2002-2006 2011-[8] |
Yes | Formerly known as Neo Spirit Pro Wrestling | |
Niagara Pro Wrestling | Fort Erie | Aaron Thompson | 2010–2013 | Yes | ||
Mecca Pro Wrestling | Cornwall | 2010–2016 | Yes | |||
Moonshine Branded Wrestling | Welland | Matthew Terry | 2011–2014, 2016 | Yes | ||
Ontario Championship Wrestling | Kingston | Roy Demerchant | 2019–2016 | Yes | ||
Pro Wrestling Xtreme | Tillsonburg | Jay McDonald/Dan Vandekerckhove | 2004–2009 | Yes | ||
Rage Wrestling Entertainment | Ottawa | Damian Styles | 2005–2012 | Yes | Merged with Big Time Pro Wrestling in 2012. | |
Sault Area Wrestling | Sault Ste. Marie | Rob Zagorc | 2007–2014 | Yes | ||
Squared Circle Wrestling | Toronto | Rob Fuego | 2010– | Yes | ||
Steel City Pro Wrestling | Hamilton | 2014 - 2017 | Yes | |||
TWA Powerhouse | St. Catharines | Frank Ryckman | 2008–2013 | Yes | ||
Twin Wrestling Entertainment | Toronto | Jian Magen Page Magen |
1999–2011 | Yes | ||
WrestleCrisis | Toronto | Ross Aitken[9] | 2011-2014 | Yes | ||
Wrestling Abaddon | Toronto | Osiris | 2015–2016 | Yes |
Quebec
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
BATTLEWAR | Montreal | James McGee Mike Daponte |
2012– | No | ||
Inter Species Wrestling | Montreal | Mike Rotch | 2005– | Yes | ||
International Wrestling Syndicate | Montreal | Manny Eleftheriou | 1998–2010; 2014– |
Yes | ||
Federation de Lutte Québécoise / Théâtre Extrême | Montréal | Carl Leduc | 2001– | Yes | ||
Northern Championship Wrestling | Montreal | François Poirier Phil Bélanger |
1986– | Yes | ||
Granby Entertainment Wrestling | Granby | Sébastien Maltais | 2002– | Yes | ||
nCw Femmes Fatales | Montreal | François Poirier Phil Bélanger |
2009– | Yes | ||
North Shore Pro Wrestling | Quebec | Steve Boutet |
2011– | Yes | ||
La Descente du Coude (LDDC) | Montreal | Maxime Thifault
Julien Ethier Guillaume Maltais |
2017- | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
International Wrestling Association | Montreal | Eddie Quinn (1935–1964) Bob Langevin (1965–1975) Johnny Rougeau (1965–1975) |
1935–1975 | No | Originally known as the American Wrestling Association from 1935 to 1965. | |
Canadian International Wrestling | Mike Vachon Paul Vachon |
1994 | No | |||
Elite Wrestling Revolution | Quebec City | Eric Picard Patrick La Rue Claude Provost |
2004–2005 | No | ||
Grand Prix Wrestling | Montreal | Lucien Gregoire Gary Legault Paul Vachon |
1971–1974 | No | ||
Lutte Internationale | Montreal | Andre the Giant (1980–1984) Gino Brito (1980–1987) Frank Valois (1980–1987) |
1980–1987 | No | ||
Royal Wrestling Ring | Verdun | Alain Field | 1994–1997 | No | ||
World All-Star Wrestling | Montreal | 1994–1995 | No |
Atlantic
New Brunswick
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Innovative Hybrid Wrestling | Greater Moncton | Julien Young (2005-present) Mathieu Titus (2005-present) |
2005– Present | Yes | Also Referred to as "IHW" | |
NWE Pro Wrestling | Miramichi | Sean Nelson, Isaac Malley | 2013– Present | Yes | Also Referred to as "Next Wrestling Entertainment" | |
Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling | Shediac | Emile Duprée (1977–1986, 2001– Present) Paul Peller (1986–1992) Mike Zinck (2001) |
1977–1992 2001–Present |
No | Also Referred to as "Grand Prix"
Runs intermittently |
Nova Scotia
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Ultimate Championship Wrestling | Spryfield | Chuck "Coalminer Chuck" Martin | 2007– | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
WrestleCentre | Halifax | Jason Mosher | 2014–2016 | Yes | ||
Canadian Championship Wrestling | Berwick, Nova Scotia | Paul Peller Stephen Petitpas |
1990–1992 | No | ||
Eastern Sports Association | Halifax | Al Zink (1969–1975) Rudy Kay (1969–1975) Bobby Kay (1975–1976) |
1969–1976 | No | ||
New Breed Wrestling | Truro | Chris Cooke & Tyson Hamilton | 2008–2012 | Yes | ||
East Coast Pro Wrestling | Kingston | Sheldon MacLean | 2005–2010 | Yes | ||
MainStream Wrestling Entertainment | Sheet Harbour | Devin Chittick | 2000–2013 | No |
Newfoundland and Labrador
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
New Evolution Wrestling (Cutting Edge Wrestling Brand) | St. John's | Travis Canning Sheldon Bishop |
1998–2007 2011– |
Yes | ||
New Evolution Wrestling (Main Brand) | St. John's | Travis Canning Sheldon Bishop |
2015- | Yes | ||
Defunct | ||||||
Newfoundland Pro Wrestling | St. John's | Steve Clarke | 2013–2015 | No | ||
Legend City Wrestling | St. John's | Dan Bjorkdahl | 2009– 2016 | No |
Prince Edward Island
Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Active | ||||||
Red Rock Wrestling | Stratford | Mike Hughes | 2009– | Yes |
See also
References
- ^ Wilson, Daniel (2012). "B.C.'s All-Star Wrestling reaches into the past". slam.canoe.ca. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
Mark Vellios
- ^ "Former WWE star Gangrel headlining Thrash Wrestling". bclocalnews.com. 2012-04-12. Retrieved 21 April 2012.
- ^ van der Griend, Blaine (2012-01-18). "Ontario indy Alpha-1 lands TV deal". slam.canoe.ca. Retrieved 30 January 2012.
- ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Superkick'D « Promotions Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database".
- ^ Emanuel, Melo (July 11, 2003). "Interview with Joe Dunlap, promoter for Canadian Grand Prix Wrestling". OntarioIndyWrestling.com. Archived from the original on 2004-12-12.
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Further reading
- Nevada, Vance (2011). "Promotion/Promoter profiles". Wrestling in the Canadian West. Gallatin, Tennessee: Crowbar Press. ISBN 978-0-9745545-9-4.