The history of the rise of the Pro Wrestling industry from its beginnings in 1920

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<p>1928 the Twenties belong to JCW</p><p> </p><p>

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1928 should really be seen as the year JCW owned the global industry.</p><p>

As you will see they cleaned up across the awards this year even winning most improved company which suggest the gap is only increasing with their competition.</p><p> </p><p>

continuing this trend the only new company this year is based in Japan.</p><p>

JJC - Joshi Japan Championship is a joshi puroresu promotion.</p><p> </p><p>

Formed by up and coming KINIKI star Naoya Ashida, who would remain involved whilst opening his own rival company.</p><p> </p><p>

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Companies AOW and CWW saw their relationship degenerate to an all out war, will they both weather the coming storm?</p><p> </p><p>

Haru Shimazaki, JCW Hall of Famer who was once ranked 16th in the world died in 1928 at the age of 38, no details have been released.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">1928 Global Awards Ceremony</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Wrestler of the year</span></strong></p><p>

Mushanokoji Tsuruya (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Power 500 runner up</span></strong></p><p>

Hakuseki Makuda (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tag Team</span></strong></p><p>

Washi Usami & Yoriyuki Miyamae (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Young Wrestler</span></strong></p><p>

Hakuseki makuda (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Veteran</span></strong></p><p>

Saita Kuroki (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Female</span></strong></p><p>

Tracy Ortiz (CWB)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Independent</span></strong></p><p>

Leonardo Duran</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Company</span></strong></p><p>

JCW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Most improved company</span></strong></p><p>

JCW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match</span></strong></p><p>

Yoriyuki Miyamae defeated Mushanokoji Tsuruya at JCW Revenge Tour (B+)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card</span></strong></p><p>

JCW Final Choice of Battle (B+)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Manager</span></strong></p><p>

No Winner</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Announcer</span></strong></p><p>

Eizo Itoh (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Colour</span></strong></p><p>

Frank Norris (SPW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Referee</span></strong></p><p>

Wesley Miletich (AOW)</p>

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A recap on the professional life of Haru Shimazaki

 

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Haru Shimazaki entered prominence in the wrestling industry in December 1925 when he was made head Booker of JCW

 

Haru was known to partake in MMA fighting outside of the wrestling industry.

 

In 1925 he took part in 7 matches for JCW winning 4. His best match was a tag team match between him and F.E.A.R vs Makuda & Lost Cause Rated C.

 

He became an exclusive JCW worker in July 1926.

 

In 1926 Haru would take part in 68 matches for JCW winning 43. He would lose both of his attempts at the JCW World title.

 

His best match of the year was a defeat in a tag bout between him and Tsuruya vs Washi Usami & Yoriyuki Miyamae. Rated B.

 

In 1927 he would fight in 72 matches with JCW, winning 40 and drawing 4.

He lost two World title challenge matches and one attempt at the National Title.

 

The best match this year was a timelimit draw in a six man tag team match.

Haru teamed with Usami, & Matsuya vs Tsuruya, Kamioka & Yasuda. Rated B.

 

In 1928 Haru took part in 23 matches before his untimely passing winning 8.

Including one more failed attempt on the World title.

 

The best match was Rated B-.

 

In 1928 during the month of May Haru suffered a Percussive ankle stretch injury which was expected to see him out of action for 28 days.

 

Despite this he would compete twice in the following week for JCW unsurprisingly loosing both matches.

 

One week later at the age of 38 Haru passed away suddenly due to complications related to the prior injury.

 

His final match was a defeat to Isoshi Ihara Rated C on JCW Revenge Tour.

 

Haru was then inducted into the JCW Hall of Fame as its first member, this posthumous recognition shows how well regarded he was within the company at the top of the Global wrestling industry.

 

Final stats: Wins: 95, Draws: 4, Losses: 71.

Average match rating: C

Highest match rating: B

Lowest match rating: D-

Title fights: 6

Titles held: none

 

Power 500 rankings

1927 ranked 16th

1928 ranked 24th

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<p>1929 JCW look to close out the Twenties in dominant fashion</p><p> </p><p>

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CWB & SPW entered a hostile relationship with each other.</p><p>

AOW - All out Wrestling rose to Regional size</p><p>

CWW - Championship Wrestling from Wigan rose to Regional size</p><p>

KINKI - Rose to Regional size</p><p>

CWB - Championship Wrestling of Buffalo rose to Regional size</p><p>

KINKI & JCW entered into a working agreement</p><p> </p><p>

QCW was rocked by scandal when their office was raided as part of a fraud investigation. $476,000 was stolen by their accountant who had been illegally betting on the stock market with company funds and this was all lost when the markets started to crash. It is believed this will not jeopardise the company.</p><p> </p><p>

Owner of PoG and former SPW stalwart Friedrich Herzog was caught in possession of steroids however given the lack of a legal ruling at present in Europe he was released without charge.</p><p> </p><p>

Following the 1928 Winter Olympic games physicians around the world began to show concern at the correlation of doping in sport as it became a more global form of entertainment in conjunction with changes in technology.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">1929 Global Awards Ceremony</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Wrestler of the year</span></strong></p><p>

Eduardo Pena (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Power 500 runner up</span></strong></p><p>

Hakuseki Makuda (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tag Team</span></strong></p><p>

Washi Usami & Yoriyuki Miyamae (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Young Wrestler</span></strong></p><p>

Gustav Girard (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Veteran</span></strong></p><p>

Saita Kuroki (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Female</span></strong></p><p>

Vega Velasco (JJC)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Independent</span></strong></p><p>

Rollo Pascual</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Company</span></strong></p><p>

JCW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Most improved company</span></strong></p><p>

KINKI</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match</span></strong></p><p>

Yoriyuki Miyamae defeated Masaru Matsuya at JCW Forever Tour (B+)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card</span></strong></p><p>

JCW Formation of Attack (B) Att: 22,000</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Manager</span></strong></p><p>

No Winner</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Announcer</span></strong></p><p>

Eizo Itoh (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Colour</span></strong></p><p>

Ichiyo Ariwa (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Referee</span></strong></p><p>

Wesley Miletich (AOW)</p>

[tryker2710]

It'll be really interesting to see how companies deal with the dominance in Japan. SPW seem to have dropped off the face of the Earth thanks to it.

[smw88]

<p>Agreed, although you have to remember this is still the twenties, so no company has yet really gained popularity beyond their core region.</p><p> </p><p>

I'd have to check but think JCW are National at this time as are SPW in the US.</p><p>

Japanese radio broadcasters seem more interested in covering wrestling than in other countries at this time.</p><p> </p><p>

I think once we get to the 1960's we should see TV start to change the dynamics but I could be wrong as not there yet!</p>

[Juce]

This is really awesome. Is there a mod out there for this or did you make this yourself?

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Juce" data-cite="Juce" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43341" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>This is really awesome. Is there a mod out there for this or did you make this yourself?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> If you look in the mods section off effverse or Effganic you should find the base mod. All i did was import workers, locations, companies and broadcasters etc into it from C-verse tverse and real world mods in order to increase the randomness as we move through time. Aim is to get to the 1980's and i should have a totally unique game world to jump into with a detailed back story to the world.</p><p> </p><p> Glad so many find it interesting so far, trying to pace the posts !</p>

[Curtman]

<p>RIP to what looked like a future world champion.</p><p> </p><p>

Curious to see how the wrestling world looks in the 1930's.</p>

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1930 A new era?

 

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One new company was formed in 1930, Kingdom Championship Class Wrestling, out of Western Australia.

 

Favouring a traditional approach to this great sport as hardmen go head to head in the ring.

 

Craig Smith announced he would be CEO of this new company, currently an announcer for QW this was an unexpected leap for him to take. He will also be announcing for his new company alongside he role in QW.

 

He would be crowned best announcer of the year for his work.

 

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In other news:

American wrestler Austin Richard died at the age of 20 when he suffered a parachute malfunction.

 

 

1930 Global Awards Ceremony

 

Wrestler of the year

Salvador Molina (JCW)

 

Power 500 runner up

Eduardo Pena (JCW)

 

Tag Team

Washi Usami & Yoriyuki Miyamae (JCW)

 

Young Wrestler

Jerome Rothwell (JCW)

 

Veteran

Saita Kuroki (JCW)

 

Female

Vega Velasco (JJC)

 

Independent

Emilio Torres

 

Company

JCW

 

Most improved company

KINKI

 

Match

Hakuseki Makuda defeated Eduardo Pena at JCW Bravery of Champion 1930 (B+)

 

Card

JCW Bravery of Champion 1930 (B+) Att: 17,000

 

Manager

No Winner

 

Announcer

Craig Smith (KCCW)

 

Colour

Troy Peterson (QW)

 

Referee

Wesley Miletich (AOW)

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<p>1931 Is Radio dead?</p><p> </p><p>

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As TV sets become more common will we see an increase in broadcasting deals in the coming decade?</p><p> </p><p>

Will Radio die? JCW saw their current Tour highlights radio broadcast deal come to an end this October. No re sign has yet been announced.</p><p> </p><p>

What does this mean for the current Japanese dominance?</p><p> </p><p>

Is the depression coming to an end?</p><p> </p><p>

Former CEO of JCW and one of the original wrestlers to gain world wide recognition, the death of Saita Kuroki at 51 in 1931 shocked the industry and fans world wide came out to celebrate his impact on the industry and he was inducted into the JCW Hall of fame.</p><p>

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Fantastic Entertainment Wrestling (FEW) was founded as Mexican Sports entertainment exploring a very different style compared to traditional Lucha Libra. CEO is Gerardo Herrera</p><p>

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QW Queensland Wrestling rose to Regional with a brief dip back to small before regaining their new found level.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">1931 Global Awards Ceremony</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Wrestler of the year</span></strong></p><p>

Salvador Molina (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Power 500 runner up</span></strong></p><p>

Eduardo Pena (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tag Team</span></strong></p><p>

Washi Usami & Yoriyuki Miyamae (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Young Wrestler</span></strong></p><p>

Ramon Munoz (VLL)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Veteran</span></strong></p><p>

Saita Kuroki (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Female</span></strong></p><p>

Vega Velasco (JJC)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Independent</span></strong></p><p>

Leon Gonzalez</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Company</span></strong></p><p>

JCW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Most improved company</span></strong></p><p>

QW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match</span></strong></p><p>

Stanley Turnbull defeated Joe Boone at CWB Live and Let Die (B+)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card</span></strong></p><p>

JCW No More Mr Nice Guy (B) Att: 13,000</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Manager</span></strong></p><p>

No Winner</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Announcer</span></strong></p><p>

Craig Smith (KCCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Colour</span></strong></p><p>

Frank Norris (SPW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Referee</span></strong></p><p>

Naozane Fukuoka (JCW)</p>

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<p>Honouring a founder: Saita Kuroki</p><p> </p><p>

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A 1920 graduate of the Sumo Wrestling Dojo, he would go on to become one of the most influential Japanese wrestlers.</p><p> </p><p>

Working in America for SPW from 1920 until 1926 he would split his time with his own company JCW which he founded in 1923.</p><p> </p><p>

Holder of the SPW Television Championship from May 1920 until October 1921, he would make 13 title defences.</p><p> </p><p>

He would become the first JCW World champion in 1923 holding the belt until May 1924 making 6 defences.</p><p> </p><p>

Voted Veteran wrestler of the year 9 times between 1922 and 1931, only in 1927 did he miss out.</p><p> </p><p>

He achieved ranking in the Power 500 5 times</p><p>

1919 7th</p><p>

1928 34th</p><p>

1929 27th</p><p>

1930 39th</p><p>

1931 55th</p><p> </p><p>

Inducted into the JCW Hall of fame following his passing Saita has undoubtedly left his mark on this industry of ours.</p><p> </p><p>

His best match of all time is widely seen as a six man tag team defeat suffered a year before his passing.</p><p>

Miyamae, Pena & Molina defeated Usami & The Underground at JCW Payback Tour (Tue), in March 1930. Rated: B.</p><p> </p><p>

History</p><p>

1920 9 matches Winning 8 (All Title). Top rated D- defeat by Joe Boone at SPW Death March</p><p> </p><p>

1921 10 wins out of 11 matches (9 Title), Rated D tag team victory over Friedrich Herzog & Gilbert when teamed with Hunt. SPW Determination 2.</p><p> </p><p>

1922 lost 10 out of 11 matches this year, (5 title). Daniel Loiselle & Gilbert defeated Saita & Emilio Suarez Rated: C- SPW End of an Era.</p><p> </p><p>

1923 34 matches with 16 wins and 1 draw (4 title). Rated C in a number of matches this year as JCW launched.</p><p> </p><p>

1924 74 matches this year winning 43 and drawing 1. (8 title).</p><p>

JCW Silver Tour (Thu) Rated B- saw Tsuruya, Usami & Murase defeat Makuda, Saita & Kamioka.</p><p>

Injured in April with Chronic upper back pain keeping him out for over 2 months which is impressive considering the number of matches he took part in.</p><p> </p><p>

1925 62 matches with 32 wins and 3 draws. (3 title)</p><p>

Saita defeated Mushanokoji Tsuruya in a B- Rated match at JCW X-Rated Tour (Sat).</p><p> </p><p>

1926 72 matches 37 wins and 3 draws (2 Title)</p><p>

A number of B- rated matches.</p><p>

Injured in April with a Percussive ankle stretch for 28 days.</p><p> </p><p>

1927 only 6 matches this year winning 4. (no title)</p><p>

Yoshihisa Kamioka defeated Saita rated: C JCW Blackout Tour (Wed)</p><p>

Injured in February with a Torn Quad which would keep him out for a whole year.</p><p> </p><p>

1928 62 matches winning 12, drawing 4. (no title)</p><p>

F.E.A.R defeated The Underground (Saita & Molina) Rated B- JCW Powerslave Tour (Mon).</p><p>

Injured with a minor concussion in March which kept him out for 28 days.</p><p> </p><p>

1929 70 matches winning 21, drawing 1 (no title)</p><p>

The Underground defeated Gil & Montero Rated B- JCW Tornado Tour (Wed)</p><p> </p><p>

1930 59 matches with 20 wins and 1 draw (no title)</p><p>

Rated B, Miyamae, Pena & Molina defeated Usami & The Underground at JCW Payback Tour (Tue) (only 153 people turned up to watch this show!)</p><p> </p><p>

1931 26 matches only winning 5 (no title)</p><p>

A number of C+ rated matches occurred.</p><p> </p><p>

His final match occurred at JCW Final Stage 1931</p><p>

Lee Sapir defeated Saita Kuroki in a D- rated match up in front of 5,400 people in Tohoku Japan.</p><p> </p><p>

Exactly one month later to the day Saita would pass away at the age of 51.</p><p> </p><p>

Forever an ICON of JCW and a Global Wrestling star.</p><p> </p><p>

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<p>1932 another Olympic year</p><p> </p><p>

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KCCW Kingdom Championship Class Wrestling rose to small size.</p><p> </p><p>

Canadian Womens Wrestling Federation were founded in Alberta Canada as a Women's wrestling federation. CEO Samuel Robert is new to the industry and will be working as an announcer as well as his behind the scene role.</p><p>

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English Indy power house Jamie Dahl passed away today in 1932 at the age of 46. He had 51 victories from 56 matches.</p><p> </p><p>

Canadian wrestler Dax Cloutier retired this year at 46. A staple of the Indy scene he never worked for any of the named companies in his 24 years in the industry. He was named Independent Wrestler of the year in 1923.</p><p>

It had looked like he was targeted for success when in early 1924 he became embroiled in scandal following a drunken interview he gave.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">1932 Global Awards Ceremony</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Wrestler of the year</span></strong></p><p>

Luis Saez (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Power 500 runner up</span></strong></p><p>

Pascal Lapointe (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tag Team</span></strong></p><p>

Kinnojo Kataoka & Salvador Molina (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Young Wrestler</span></strong></p><p>

Ramon Munoz (VLL)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Veteran</span></strong></p><p>

Clyde Greyjoy (Indy)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Female</span></strong></p><p>

Oda Matsumara (JJC)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Independent</span></strong></p><p>

D'Arcy Laurent</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Company</span></strong></p><p>

JCW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Most improved company</span></strong></p><p>

KCCW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match</span></strong></p><p>

Luis Saez defeated George Lebowski at JCW Breakdown Tour (B+)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card</span></strong></p><p>

QCW New Destiny 1932 (B) Att: 4,600</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Manager</span></strong></p><p>

No Winner</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Announcer</span></strong></p><p>

Craig Smith (KCCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Colour</span></strong></p><p>

Sumitomo Taue (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Referee</span></strong></p><p>

Wesley Miletich (AOW)</p>

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<p>1933 expanding competition</p><p> </p><p>

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KCCW lost an icon today when Australian star Jack Vera was accidentally gunned down by Federal police at the age of 28. It is believed it was a case of mistaken identity.</p><p> </p><p>

JJC rise to Regional Size</p><p>

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Few rise to Small size</p><p> </p><p>

New company SELL Super Estrella de Lucha Libre opened in March of this year. Owner Gerardo Ortiz would also wrestle on the roster.</p><p>

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Kanzen also opened its doors under CEO Ryan Flores who works as a referee.</p><p>

Offering a Lucha Comedy style which focuses on fast light weight competitors.</p><p>

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">1933 Global Awards Ceremony</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Wrestler of the year</span></strong></p><p>

Luis Saez (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Power 500 runner up</span></strong></p><p>

Pablo Gil (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tag Team</span></strong></p><p>

Washi Usami & Yoriyuki Miyamae (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Young Wrestler</span></strong></p><p>

Ramon Munoz (VLL)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Veteran</span></strong></p><p>

Daniel Loiselle (SPW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Female</span></strong></p><p>

Adrienne Duffet (CWWF)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Independent</span></strong></p><p>

Emilio Torres</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Company</span></strong></p><p>

JCW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Most improved company</span></strong></p><p>

FEW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match</span></strong></p><p>

Luis Saez defeated Pablo Gil at JCW Last Gasp Tour (B+)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card</span></strong></p><p>

JCW Fugitive Dome Battle (B+) Att: 16,000</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Manager</span></strong></p><p>

No Winner</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Announcer</span></strong></p><p>

Craig Smith (KCCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Colour</span></strong></p><p>

Sumitomo Taue (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Referee</span></strong></p><p>

Kazuo Kamo (JCW)</p>

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<p>1934 Mexico cementing second place in the industry</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Industry news</span></p><p>

CWW & BPW have begun a working relationship together</p><p> </p><p>

SELL & VLL are now hostile with each other</p><p> </p><p>

MHW rise to Small size</p><p> </p><p>

CWWF rise to Small size</p><p> </p><p>

AOW & BPW declare war on each other</p><p> </p><p>

KCCW & QW are now reportedly hostile to each other</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">New Companies</span></p><p> </p><p>

L-Ring has been formed in Hawaii offering a cutting edge style, by CEO Yatsuhiro Tsujimura.</p><p>

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BPW British Professional Wrestling, CEO Beatrice Poundstone.</p><p>

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*side note their first show had only 4 in attendance!</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Retired</span></p><p>

Douglas David retired aged 51.</p><p>

Starting in 1920 he would be arrested for Steroid use in 1923 & 1925.</p><p>

He broke out of the Indy scene in Australia when he signed in 1930 with KCCW, he would leave in 1932.</p><p>

1931 reached 101 in the Power 500 ranks.</p><p>

His best match was rated D+ when he and Cool lost a tag team match to Evans & Gellar at KCCW Hard Times 1931.</p><p> </p><p>

Gilbert Fullington retires at 46</p><p>

started wrestling in 1920.</p><p>

He signed with CWW in 1923.</p><p>

Despite some backstage issues he would go on to resign with CWW.</p><p>

Leaving CWW in 1931 </p><p>

He finally hung up his boots this year and got married to his long term partner.</p><p>

Whilst active with CWW he would win the Universal Title twice holding it</p><p>

Dec 1923 - Sep 1924 making 8 defences</p><p>

Jun 1925 - Jan 1926 making 6 defences</p><p>

His best match rated C+ came at CWW Breakdown in 1930 when he was defeated by Luis Grunge.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">1934 Global Awards Ceremony</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Wrestler of the year</span></strong></p><p>

Pablo Gil (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Power 500 runner up</span></strong></p><p>

Luis Saez (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tag Team</span></strong></p><p>

Gustav Girard & Masaru Matsuya (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Young Wrestler</span></strong></p><p>

Brett Smart (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Veteran</span></strong></p><p>

Sir Anthony Henry (CWW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Female</span></strong></p><p>

Adrienne Duffet (CWWF)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Independent</span></strong></p><p>

D'Arcy Laurent</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Company</span></strong></p><p>

JCW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Most improved company</span></strong></p><p>

CWWF</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match</span></strong></p><p>

Wayne Wilson defeated Pascal Lapointe by DQ at JCW Unscripted Tour (B+)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card</span></strong></p><p>

JCW Bravery of Champion 1934 (B) Att: 18,000</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Manager</span></strong></p><p>

No Winner</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Announcer</span></strong></p><p>

Eizo Itoh (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Colour</span></strong></p><p>

Sumitomo Taue (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Referee</span></strong></p><p>

Naozane Fukuoka (JCW)</p>

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<p>1935 more new comers to the industry</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Industry News</span></p><p>

QCW & Kanzen are now hostile to each other</p><p> </p><p>

SELL & MHW are now hostile</p><p> </p><p>

SELL & FEW are now hostile as the competition down South of the border heats up</p><p> </p><p>

SELL rise to regional size which is impressive for such a young company</p><p> </p><p>

KCCW also rise to regional size</p><p> </p><p>

KINKI are embroiled in scandal when $1.9m is lost by their accountants in bad investments.</p><p> </p><p>

UWW rise to small size following their opening. United Womens Wrestling is owned by Onfroi Richelieu.</p><p>

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PWC Phoenix Wrestling founded by Emilio Torres.</p><p>

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PWMAX CEO Roberto Molina looked to bring something new to the US market.</p><p>

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ELPF European League of Professional fighters, CEO Feliciano Russo a former PoG wrestler looks to branch out on his own.</p><p>

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<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Retired</span></p><p>

Canadian Clyde Greyjoy aged 45</p><p>

1932 ranked 136</p><p>

1933 ranked 145</p><p>

1932 Veteran wrestler of the year</p><p>

Best match rated D. Teamed with Ouellet to defeat D'arcy Laurent & Pascual in 1932 in an Independent show.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">1935 Global Awards Ceremony</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Wrestler of the year</span></strong></p><p>

Pascal Lapointe (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Power 500 runner up</span></strong></p><p>

Pablo Gil (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tag Team</span></strong></p><p>

Arthur Whitehead & Arturo Izquierdo (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Young Wrestler</span></strong></p><p>

James Herring (CWW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Veteran</span></strong></p><p>

Daniel Loiselle (SPW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Female</span></strong></p><p>

Adrienne Duffet (CWWF)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Independent</span></strong></p><p>

D'Arcy Laurent</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Company</span></strong></p><p>

JCW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Most improved company</span></strong></p><p>

UWW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match</span></strong></p><p>

Diego Montero defeated Pascal Lapointe at JCW End of Days Tour (B+)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card</span></strong></p><p>

JCW Life Drain Battle (B)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Manager</span></strong></p><p>

No Winner</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Announcer</span></strong></p><p>

Benjamin Punk (CWB)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Colour</span></strong></p><p>

Sumitomo Taue (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Referee</span></strong></p><p>

Allan Epstein (QCW)</p>

[smw88]

<p>1936 passing of a legend</p><p> </p><p>

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Although JCW still appear to be dominating it must be noted they have not exceeded Regional/Cult yet at this point and most others are Regional in size.</p><p> </p><p>

Therefore most workers are only known in the area in which they work at present.</p><p> </p><p>

1936 saw the loss of SPW Owner Don Loomis at the age of 71, a divisive figure in the wrestling industry none would oppose his importance to the growth of pro wrestling over the last 16 years.</p><p>

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SPW & PoG Hostility</p><p> </p><p>

QPW & CWB Hostility</p><p> </p><p>

SPW & PWC non-aggression pact</p><p> </p><p>

NWF National Wrestling Federation formed by Wolfgang Rast.</p><p>

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QPW Quebec pro wrestling founded by Boone Kang.</p><p>

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<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Retired</span></p><p> </p><p>

Lien Van Heer aged 36</p><p>

she worked</p><p>

CWWF 1936 - 1943</p><p>

ELPF 1936 - 1944</p><p>

Her best match was rated E</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">1936 Global Awards Ceremony</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Wrestler of the year</span></strong></p><p>

Pascal Lapointe (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Power 500 runner up</span></strong></p><p>

Pablo Gil (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tag Team</span></strong></p><p>

Arthur Whitehead & Arturo Izquierdo (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Young Wrestler</span></strong></p><p>

James Herring (CWW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Veteran</span></strong></p><p>

Roman Vidal (VLL)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Female</span></strong></p><p>

Wanda Flair (CWWF)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Independent</span></strong></p><p>

Bernardo Torres</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Company</span></strong></p><p>

JCW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Most improved company</span></strong></p><p>

SELL</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match</span></strong></p><p>

James Herring defeated Arthur Allen at CWW Raining Blood 1936 (A)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card</span></strong></p><p>

CWW Raining Blood 1936 (B+) Att: 2,700</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Manager</span></strong></p><p>

No Winner</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Announcer</span></strong></p><p>

Benjamin Punk (CWB)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Colour</span></strong></p><p>

Sumitomo Taue (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Referee</span></strong></p><p>

Ryan Flores (PWMAX)</p>

[smw88]

<p>Don Loomis the death of a legend</p><p> </p><p>

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Arguably the founder of modern wrestling as we know it. Don founded the first true professional wrestling company Southern Pro Wrestling (SPW).</p><p>

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From 1927 till 1930 he was also involved with CWB</p><p> </p><p>

Frank Norris who has taken over at the helm of SPW famously fell out with Don back in 1922 but both men appear to have put their past behind them shortly before his death.</p><p> </p><p>

Don never got in the ring himself and kept to a strictly backstage role at all times.</p><p> </p><p>

Many criticised the apparent decline in SPW against many of the newer competition as they struggled to keep hold of their best workers and to reach outside of their Regional level.</p><p> </p><p>

Don in one of his final interviews said he was happy with where SPW are in the world and believes there is a solid foundation in place to drive on with sustained growth in the future.</p><p> </p><p>

We morn the passing of a Legend regardless of his perceived faults or failures.</p>

[smw88]

<p>1937 JCW continue to dominate but the pack or narrowing the field</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Industry News</span></p><p> </p><p>

QPW rise to Small</p><p> </p><p>

L-Ring rise to Small</p><p> </p><p>

ELPF rise to Small</p><p> </p><p>

New Company UWA United Wrestling All-Stars is opened by Chris Huey.</p><p>

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<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Retired</span></p><p>

Kari Turner aged 37</p><p>

Worked for CWWF 1935 - 1937</p><p>

Ranked twice</p><p>

1935 197</p><p>

1936 200</p><p>

Best match came in 1937 ranked C+. A DQ Tag team defeat.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">1937 Global Awards Ceremony</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Wrestler of the year</span></strong></p><p>

Pablo Gil (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Power 500 runner up</span></strong></p><p>

Arthur Whitehead (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tag Team</span></strong></p><p>

Arthur Whitehead & Arturo Izquierdo (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Young Wrestler</span></strong></p><p>

Patrick Stallings (KCCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Veteran</span></strong></p><p>

Daniel Loiselle (SPW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Female</span></strong></p><p>

Wanda Flair (CWWF)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Independent</span></strong></p><p>

Nicolas Ramirex</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Company</span></strong></p><p>

JCW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Most improved company</span></strong></p><p>

L-Ring</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match</span></strong></p><p>

Arthur Whitehead defeated Pablo Gil at JCW Forever Tour (B+)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card</span></strong></p><p>

CWW Stay Hungry (B) Att: 3,200</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Manager</span></strong></p><p>

No Winner</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Announcer</span></strong></p><p>

Benjamin Punk (CWB)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Colour</span></strong></p><p>

Sumitomo Taue (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Referee</span></strong></p><p>

Maureen Dooey (QW)</p>

[K-Nection]

Wow so much has happened in your world.....I really should download that mod and give it a whirl.

[smw88]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="K-Nection" data-cite="K-Nection" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="43341" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Wow so much has happened in your world.....I really should download that mod and give it a whirl.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks, worth noting I did import all the workers, companies etc from C-verse, T-verse and real world to give it the best chance of generating something unique! </p><p> </p><p> Currently you can see to the late thirties which I think shows promise, I have run through til 1950 and it gets more engaging as the world fleshes out.</p><p> </p><p> Really looking forwards to seeing where it gets to in 60's and 70's before still aiming to jump in myself at Jan 1980.</p><p> </p><p> Hoping once someone cracks National it will really pick up globally with more trades and workers moving around plus TV deals kicking in.</p><p> </p><p> Currently it is like a territory set up with some vicious Regional battles in Mexico for example.</p><p> </p><p> Glad for you and others finding this interesting :-)</p>

[smw88]

<p>1938</p><p> </p><p>

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<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Industry News</span></p><p> </p><p>

CWWF Rise to Regional</p><p> </p><p>

JCW scandal following allegations of severe bullying amongst the workers.</p><p> </p><p>

MHW suffered a financial issue which saw them nearly go out of business however they managed to stave off the threat this time.</p><p>

The fall out saw Ramon Gimenez leave the company and Simon Ruiz take over as CEO.</p><p>

<span>http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d46/stuartmwilson/tew/New%20World/MHW_zpsouo07dfk.jpg</span></p><p> </p><p>

The following companies rose to Small size</p><p>

PWMAX</p><p>

BPW</p><p>

KANZEN</p><p>

NWF</p><p>

PWC</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">New Company</span></p><p>

SW! Superior Wrestling out of Texas is opened by Anatole Grenier.</p><p>

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<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Lost</span></p><p>

Canadian wrestler Saber Poulin passed away in the year of 1938 following a freak gardening accident at the age of 38. A staple of the Indy seen with only the year of 1926 seeing him part of the short lived UCW promotion.</p><p> </p><p>

1938 also saw another Canadian Indy wrestler pass away at the age of 36, Dayne Goddard.</p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Retired</span></p><p>

Luis Saez a 1922 graduate of Mexico Boxing Dojo.</p><p>

Forced to retire at 36 following injury.</p><p>

Worked for JCW since 1928 and plans to remain with them in a non-ring based role.</p><p>

He also worked a year with FEW in 1931.</p><p>

Wrestler of the year in 1931 and 1932.</p><p>

Topped the Power 500 ranking in 1932 & 1933.</p><p>

Runner up in 1934</p><p>

Third in 1935 & 1936</p><p>

Was ranked 7th in the world upon retirement.</p><p>

Fought in 500+ matches winning over 288 with an average rating of B-.</p><p> </p><p>

Annette Hogan aged 34.</p><p>

Worked for many companies</p><p>

QW 1926 - 1931</p><p>

QW 1933 - 1936</p><p>

NWF 1938 -</p><p>

KANZEN 1938 -</p><p>

Held the QW Tag team championship with Nancy Keith from Apr 1929 to Apr 1931.</p><p> </p><p>

Rob Leblanc aged 38</p><p>

QCW 1927 - 1931</p><p>

Held QCW National 1929 Jul - Oct</p><p> </p><p>

Felipe Roman aged 54</p><p>

1924 Independent wrestler of the year</p><p> </p><p>

Rosa Torres aged 36</p><p>

JJC 1928 - 1937</p><p>

BPW 1938 - </p><p>

ELPF 1938 - </p><p>

JJC National champion 1928 Apr - Nov</p><p>

Ranked in </p><p>

1934 151</p><p>

1935 170</p><p>

1936 185</p><p> </p><p>

Plat Dube aged 36</p><p>

Manager of the year 1938</p><p>

NWF 1938 -</p><p>

BPW 1938 -</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">1938 Global Awards Ceremony</span></strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Wrestler of the year</span></strong></p><p>

Pablo Gil (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Power 500 runner up</span></strong></p><p>

Pascal Lapointe (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tag Team</span></strong></p><p>

Manuel Cortes & Wesley McGraw (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Young Wrestler</span></strong></p><p>

Olaf Korhonen (ELPF)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Veteran</span></strong></p><p>

Joe Boone (CWB)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Female</span></strong></p><p>

Emeline Mesnier (CWWF)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Independent</span></strong></p><p>

D'Arcy Laurent</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Company</span></strong></p><p>

JCW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Most improved company</span></strong></p><p>

BPW</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Match</span></strong></p><p>

Long Crash went to a time limit draw with Brett Smart at JCW Final Choice of battle (A)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Card</span></strong></p><p>

JCW March of Darkness (B) Att: 18,000</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Manager</span></strong></p><p>

Plat Dube (NWF)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Announcer</span></strong></p><p>

Benjamin Punk (CWB)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Colour</span></strong></p><p>

Sumitomo Taue (JCW)</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Referee</span></strong></p><p>

Naozane Fukuoka (JCW)</p>

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1939 A new league?

 

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Industry News

 

QPW & L-Ring WAR!

 

KANZEN & PWMAX hostilities commence

 

MHW & SELL Hostile

 

SPW & UWW Hostile

 

VLL & MHW hostile

 

The following all rose to Regional size

UWW

UWA

 

The North American Wrestling League was formed

SPW, L-Ring & UWW are the founding members. SPW CEO Frank Norris was the driving force behind the league.

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Retired

Sakurako Ajibana aged 37

JJC 1928 - 1938

MHW 1939 -

JJC National Champion Mar 1929 - June 1930 13 defences

JJC National Champion Jul 1931 - Nov 1931 1 defence

JJC World Champion Ape 1928 - Oct 1928 5 defences

Power ranked 7 times reaching 85th in 1929

 

Tyeis Hebert aged 46

Ranked 89th in 1930

 

Shizuka Katsushika aged 37

JJC 1934 - 1938

FEW 1939 -

PWC 1939 -

JJC National Champion Apr 1935 - Jul 1936 11 defences

JJC World Champion Aug 1936 - May 1937 8 defences

JJC World Champion Feb 1938 - Dec 1938 9 defences

Power ranked 5 times, highest 141st in 1936

 

1939 Global Awards Ceremony

 

Wrestler of the year

Arthur Whitehead (JCW)

 

Power 500 runner up

Pascal Lapointe (JCW)

 

Tag Team

Arthur Whitehead & Arturo Izquierdo (JCW)

 

Young Wrestler

Patrick Stallings (KCCW)

 

Veteran

Joe Boone (CWB)

 

Female

Wanda Flair (CWWF)

 

Independent

Nicolas David

 

Company

JCW

 

Most improved company

UWA

 

Match

Pascal Lapointe defeated Long Crash at JCW Tornado Tour (B+)

 

Card

QCW Attitude Adjustment XVI (B) Att: 9,300

 

Manager

Rosa Torres (BPW)

 

Announcer

Joaquin Jimenez (SELL)

 

Colour

Sumitomo Taue (JCW)

 

Referee

Tango Funabashi (JCW)

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1940 Global peace perhaps

 

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PWMAX & QPW war

 

UWA & SW! working agreement

 

SPW & SW! hostility declared

 

QPW rise to Regional

 

KANZEN fall to Local

 

1940 Alexander Korhonen fell in a wood chipper at the age of 37

 

Oda Matsumara inducted into JJC Hall of Fame retired aged 34

3 x JJC World Champion

6 time ranked in the Power 500, 75th 1932

1932 Female wrestler of the year

JJC 1928 - 1937

 

Washi Usami aged 36

JCW 1923 -

JCW National Tag team Champion 1925 - 1926 7 defences with Yoriyuki Miyamae

JCW National champion 1930 - 1931 10 defences

JCW National Champion 1936 - 1937 17 defences

13 times in the Power ranking, 5th 1929

8 x Tag team of the year

Over 1300 matches in his career, Avg B-

 

Tomas Castillo aged 54

FEW 1933 - 1939

Campeonato del Mundo FEW 1935 - 1936 10 defences

3x power ranking, 1935 116.

 

Beverly Bryant aged 37

CWB 1929 - 1939

CWB Women's Champion 1934 - 1939 12 defences

1936 ranked 189

1926 Female wrestler of the year

 

Theron Martin aged 36

JCW 1924 - present

QCW 1927 - 1928

QCW National Champion 1927 - 1928

JCW World Champion 1932 - 1934 21 defences

Power ranked 13 years, 4th three times

 

Elise Gagne aged 36

Ranked 4 times, 133 in 1938

 

1940 Global Awards Ceremony

 

Wrestler of the year

George Lebowski (JCW)

 

Power 500 runner up

Arthur Whitehead (JCW)

 

Tag Team

Diego Montero & Eduardo Pena (JCW)

 

Young Wrestler

Setsuko Hoshino (JJC)

 

Veteran

Joe Boone (CWB)

 

Female

Emeline Mesnier (CWWF)

 

Independent

D'Arcy Laurent

 

Company

JCW

 

Most improved company

QPW

 

Match

Burel Michel defeated Leodegrance Couture at QCW The Price (B+)

 

Card

QCW The Price (B+)

 

Manager

Washi Usami (JCW)

 

Announcer

Joaquin Jimenez (SELL)

 

Colour

Sumitomo Taue (JCW)

 

Referee

Tango Funabashi (JCW)

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1941 The end of the road for PWC?

 

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With the land of the rising sun still producing arguably the best wrestling in the world today, will we see anyone rise to challenge domestically or any rivals abroad close the gap any time soon?

 

Industry News

 

Well one company unlikely to do so are PWC! Phoenix Wrestling Company from the Tri-States area of USA.

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Opened their doors in 1936 and unfortunately have been forced to close this year, however Emilio Torres current CEO of PWC tells us exclusively that he hopes this is not the end. "give me 12 -24 months and I hope you will see PWC live again, we have a great set of fans here and they deserve to see us rise from the ashes".

 

Another Company which looked to go under was British Professional Wrestling BPW. With Vincent Koumpis taking over from previous CEO Beatrice Poundstone.

 

UWA & CWB are now hostile with each other

 

PWMAX & SPW are also Hostile

 

CWB & PWC Hostile

 

UWA & PWC hostile

 

SPW & PWC hostile

 

It is believed the breakdown in relationships between PWC and many of its competitors directly led to it closing its doors this year.

 

ELPF & MHW both rose to Regional size this year

 

It is rumoured the KANZEN CEO Ryan Flores has been removed for poor performance and replaced by Darren Langworth. Ryan would have a brief couple of months with PWC before they closed.

 

Retired

 

Vega Velasco was inducted into the JJC hall of fame this year following her retirement aged 38.

JJC 1928 - 1937

JJC 1938 - 1940

JJC National Champion Jul 1933 - Apr 1934 5 def

JJC World Oct 1928 - Apr 1930 17 def

JJC World Dec 1930 - Feb 1931 1 def

JJC World Dec 1935 - Aug 1936 7 def

Female Wrestler of the year 1929-1931

Power ranked in 9 years, 65th 1929

 

Walter Schyder aged 41

PoG 1922 -1925, 1928 - 1938, 1939 - 1941.

PoG National Champion Dec 1935 - Dec 1936 9 def

6 times power ranked, 77th 1929

 

Kazue Kurogane aged 36

JJC 1933 - 1939

JJC National Champion Nov 1937 - Jun 1938 5 def

JJC World Champion MAr 1935 - May 1935 1 def

5 x ranked, 140th 1935

 

Sir Anthony Henry aged 52

SPW 1920 - 1928

Owner CWW 1923 -

CWW Tag Champion with Todd Alvarez Jul 1932 - Apr 1937 7 def

SPW National Champion Feb 1926 - Oct 1926 6 def

SPW World Champion Aug 1920 - Sep 1920

SPW World Champion Jan 1927 - Apr 1927 2 def

Ranked 3 times, 6th 1919

1934 Veteran wrestler of the year

 

Darryl Thompson aged 40

PWMAX 1935

PWMAX #1 Contender holder x2 in 1935

Ranked 198 in 1935

 

Anne Cureton aged 37

CWB 1935 -

CWB Womens Champion Aug 1939 - May 1941 6 def

 

Sarah Smith aged 37

QW 1926 - 1931, 1933 -

QW Tag team champion with Dana Terkay Jan 1929 - Apr 1929 2 def

QW Tag team champion with Dana Terkay Apr 1931 - Nov 1931 1 def

QW Tag team Champion with Tracey James Nov 1940 - Sep 1941 1 def

 

1941 Dale Kyle died at the age of 23 in a gardening accident

1941 saw former SAW wrestler Harvey Nelson pass away following an accident with an antique hand grenade, he was 38.

 

1941 Global Awards Ceremony

 

Wrestler of the year

Arthur Whitehead (JCW)

 

Power 500 runner up

George Lebowski (JCW)

 

Tag Team

Arthur Whitehead & Arturo Izquierdo (JCW)

 

Young Wrestler

Setsuko Hoshino (JJC)

 

Veteran

Joe Boone (CWB)

 

Female

Emeline Mesnier (CWWF)

 

Independent

Bernardo Torres

 

Company

JCW

 

Most improved company

MHW

 

Match

Arthur Whitehead defeated George Lebowski at JCW Exile Tour (A)

 

Card

CWW Betrayal (B) Att: 3,300

 

Manager

Washi Usami (JCW)

 

Announcer

Joaquin Jimenez (SELL)

 

Colour

Sumitomo Taue (JCW)

 

Referee

Tango Funabashi (JCW)

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1942 more financial issues across the industry

 

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Industry News

 

PWMAX suffered a financial crisis this year and were saved at the last minute from closure when Roberto Molina sold his stake to Ronnie Walker who will now look to revive their fortunes.

 

KCCW & QW end their hostile relationship

 

NWF & SW! rise to Regional size

 

23 year old British wrestler Philip Salmon died after falling from an open window on the 20th floor.

 

Retired

 

Roberta schall aged 40

UWW 1935 - 1941

NAWL Tag team champion with Tracy Ortiz Jun 1939 - Jan 1942

UWW National Nov 1940 - Apr 1941 4 def

5 x ranked, 210th 1938

 

Ben Allen aged 39

AOW 1924 - 1930

AOW Tag team Champion with Arthur Allen, Nov 1924 - Sep 1930 11 def

Ranked 70th 1927

73rd 1929

 

Edna Carpenter aged 40

CWB 1927 - 1933, 1934 -1937

UWW 1938 - 1942

UWW Tag team champion with Ryoko Ibi Jun-Aug 1941

Ranked twice 214th 1940

 

Tracy Ortiz aged 35

CWB 1927 - 1930

UWW 1938 - 1940

CWB Womens Champion May 1927 - Feb 1929 15 def

NAWL Tag team Champion with Roberta Schall Jun 1939 - Jan 1942

Ranked 4 times, 1927 83rd

Female Wrestler of the year 1927, 1928

 

Friedrich Herzog aged 52

SPW 1920 - 1923

Owner PoG 1922 -

PoG #1 Contender 3 times

1923 - 1924 11 def

1926 5 def

1929 5 def

PoG National Champion Jan - Aug 1928 5 def

SPW Television Champion Oct 1921 - Mar 1922 3 def

Ranked 7 times

1919 5th

PoG Hall of Fame 1942

 

Bruce Power aged 38

QPW 1936 - 1940

QPW Tag team Champion with Gaston Demers Feb-Apr 1940

QPW Top Contender May-Jun 1940

 

Roberto Molina aged 41

Owner PWMAX 1935 - 1942

PWMAX #1 Contender Jan 1941 - Mar 1942 13 Def

PWMAX Big Gold Belt Champion Aug - Dec 1938 3 Def

Ranked 3 times, 1938 115th

 

Dana Terkay aged 36

QW 1926 - 1933

QW Tag team Champion 4 times

with Carolyn Coleman Jan 1927 - Dec 1928 7 Def

with Sarah Smith Jan - Apr 1929 2 Def / Apr-Nov 1931 1 Def

with Joy Vaughan Nov 1932 - Jun 1933 5 Def

 

1942 Global Awards Ceremony

 

Wrestler of the year

George Lebowski (JCW)

 

Power 500 runner up

Burel Michel (QCW)

 

Tag Team

Arthur Whitehead & Arturo Izquierdo (JCW)

 

Young Wrestler

Roberto Velasco (SELL)

 

Veteran

Lance Wood (AOW)

 

Female

Emeline Mesnier (CWWF)

 

Independent

Blaize Ouellet

 

Company

JCW

 

Most improved company

SW!

 

Match

Leodegrance Couture defeated Burel Michel at QCW New Destiny 1942 (B+)

 

Card

QCW New Destiny 1942 (B) Att: 9,000

 

Manager

Washi Usami (JCW)

 

Announcer

Joaquin Jimenez (SELL)

 

Colour

Sumitomo Taue (JCW)

 

Referee

Tango Funabashi (JCW)