List of independent wrestling promotions in Canada
This article is about independent professional wrestling promotions in Canada. For international listing, see List of professional wrestling promotions. For a list of National Wrestling Alliance-affiiated promotions, see List of NWA territories.
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
K.C. Andrews with the Big West Wrestling Television championship belt
| 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 Jeff Thomas |
2002– | Yes | ||
| Prairie Wrestling Alliance | Edmonton | Don Ferguson (2001–2011) Kurt Sorochan |
2001– | Yes | ||
| Pure Power Wrestling | Lethbridge | Kevin Farrell Ed Gatzky Richard Rainey |
2010– | Yes | ||
| Real Canadian Wrestling | Edmonton | Steven Ewaschuk | 2003– | Yes | ||
| Defunct | ||||||
| Revolution Pro | Edmonton | Justin Sczembora | 2013–2014 | |||
| 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 | Yes | ||
| 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
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| High Impact Wrestling Canada | Regina | Charles Pichette (1996–2012) Mike Roberts (2012–) |
1998– | Yes | ||
| 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 | ||
| High Impact Wrestling Wildside | Regina | Mike Roberts | 2012–2015 | Yes | ||
| Hardcore Wrestling/Wild West Wrestling | Regina | Scott Wheatley | 1996–1998 | Yes | ||
Manitoba
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| Canadian Wrestling Elite | Winnipeg | Danny Warren | 2009– | Yes | ||
| Premiere Championship Wrestling | Winnipeg | Andrew Shallcross | 2002– | |||
| Primos Wrestling Canada | Winnipeg | Graeme Keam | 2010– | No | ||
| Defunct | ||||||
| WFX Wrestling | Winnipeg | Jeff Dyck | 2007– | Yes | ||
| 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. | |
Central Canada
Ontario
Cody Deaner posing with the Classic Championship Wrestling Heavyweight belt
Josh Alexander with Zero Gravity belt and the Alpha-1 Alpha Male championship belt
Cherry Bomb holding up the Tri-City Wrestling's Women's title
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | |||||
| Alpha-1 | Hamilton | Julian Micevski[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 Neal Reed |
2015– | Yes | |
| Big Time Pro Wrestling | Ottawa | 2004– | Yes | Associated with Bodyslammers Gym. | |
| Border City Wrestling | Windsor | Scott D'Amore | 1993– | No | |
| Canadian Wrestling Action | Cornwall | Greg Ezard | 2007– | Yes | |
| Capital City Championship Wrestling | Ottawa | Mark P. | 2007– | Yes | |
| Canadian Pro Wrestling | Woodstock | Robbie McAllister | 2011– | Yes | |
| Championship Wrestling International | Brantford | Nick "Nitro" Wyman | 1998– | Yes | |
| Classic Championship Wrestling | Southern Ontario | Jay McDonald | 2009– | Yes | |
| Conflict Wrestling | Kitchener | Jeffery Marsh | 2011–2014, 2016 | Yes | Formerly known as Tri-City Wrestling |
| Crossfire Wrestling | St. Catharines | Chris LaPlante | 2012– | Yes | |
| Deathproof Fight Club | South-Western Ontario | Chad Gowing | 2009– | Yes | |
| Destiny Wrestling | Mississauga | 2014- | Yes | ||
| Fight! Brand | Toronto | Ashley Sixx | 2011– | Yes | |
| Great Canadian Wrestling | Oshawa | David Lorne | 2005– | Yes | |
| Great White North Wrestling | Hamilton | Jack Kinsella | 2007– | Yes | |
| Hogtown Wrestling [Hogtown Pro] | Toronto | Jay Nadler | 2016– | Yes | |
| Magnificent Championship Wrestling | Brantford | Nick Mercante | 2010– | Yes | |
| Maximum Pro Wrestling | Toronto Windsor |
Scott D'Amore Arda Ocal Jason Brown Jeffrey Scott James Trepanier Dave Blezard |
2010– | Yes | |
| Mecca Pro Wrestling | Cornwall | 2010– | Yes | ||
| Moonshine Branded Wrestling | Welland | Matthew Terry | 2011–2014, 2016 | Yes | |
| Ontario Championship Wrestling | Kingston | Roy Demerchant | 2009– | Yes | |
| Pro Wrestling Eclipse | Oshawa | Sean Murley | 2010– | Yes | |
| Pure Wrestling Association | Kitchener Cambridge |
Mike Becherer | 2005– | Yes | |
| PWA Niagara | Niagara Region | Pete Stalmach | 2006– | Yes | |
| Smash Wrestling | Toronto | 2011– | Yes | ||
| Squared Circle Wrestling | Toronto | Rob Fuego | 2010– | Yes | |
| Steel City Pro Wrestling | Hamilton | 2014– | Yes | ||
| Superkick'D Live | Toronto | Ashley Sixx, Kris Chambers[4] | 2015– | Yes | |
| Twin Wrestling Entertainment | Toronto | Jian Magen Page Magen |
1999– | Yes | |
| Wrestling Abaddon | Toronto | Osiris | 2015– | Yes | |
| WrestleCrisis | Toronto | Ross Aitken[5] | 2011- | 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 | [6] | |
| Canadian Wrestling Revolution | Toronto | Frank Greco | 2007-2010 | Yes | |
| Extreme Wrestling League Show | Brooklin | Darryl Swoffer | 2007–2014 | Yes | |
| Fringe Pro Wrestling | Hamilton | Cameron Banks | 2013–2016 | No | |
| 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 | |
| Neo Wrestling | Niagara Falls | Jesse Friskey (2002-2006)[7] Jesse Scott (2002-2006, 2011-)[8] |
2002-2006 2011-[9] |
Yes | Formerly known as Neo Spirit Pro Wrestling |
| Niagara Pro Wrestling | Fort Erie | Aaron Thompson | 2010–2013 | 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 | |
| TWA Powerhouse | St. Catharines | Frank Ryckman | 2008–2013 | Yes | |
| Union of Independent Professional Wrestlers | Toronto | Anthony Kingdom James | 2007; 2012–2014 | Yes | |
| UWA Hardcore Wrestling | Toronto | Joe E. Slick Osiris |
2003–2008 | No | |
| Victory Commonwealth Wrestling | Toronto | Jay Nadler [Ross Aitken, Chris Doyle] | 2012–2016 | Yes | Renamed Hogtown Pro Wrestling in September 2016 |
Quebec
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| 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 | ||
| nCw Femmes Fatales | Montreal | François Poirier Phil Bélanger |
2009– | 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
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Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| Innovative Hybrid Wrestling | Greater Moncton | Hub City Productions | 2005– | Yes | ||
| NWE Pro Wrestling | Miramichi | Sean Nelson, Isaac Malley | 2013– | Yes | ||
| Grand Prix Wrestling | Moncton | Emile Duprée (1977–1986, 2001–2008) Paul Peller (1986–1992) Mike Zinck (2001) |
1977–1992 2001–2008 |
No | ||
| XWA Pro Wrestling | Fredericton and Saint John | Ryan Heath | 2007–2014 | No | ||
Nova Scotia
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| Twin City Wrestling | Dartmouth | Cyril Richards | 2012– | Yes | ||
| Ultimate Championship Wrestling | Spryfield | Chuck "Coalminer Chuck" Martin | 2007– | Yes | ||
| WrestleCentre | Halifax | Jason Mosher | 2014– | Yes | ||
| Defunct | ||||||
| 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 | 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 | ||||||
| Legend City Wrestling | St. John's | UpTown Theatre | 2009– | Yes | ||
| Cutting Edge Wrestling | St. John's | Ryan Williams, Don Martin | 1998–2007 2011– |
Yes | ||
| New Evolution Wrestling | St. John's | Travis Canning, Sheldon Bishop | 2015- | Yes | ||
| Defunct | ||||||
| Newfoundland Pro Wrestling | St. John's | Steve Clarke | 2013–2015 | 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".
- ↑ Semley, John (2011-04-08). "Video Game Wrestlers Go For Broke". torontoist.com. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ↑ Emanuel, Melo (July 11, 2003). "Interview with Joe Dunlap, promoter for Canadian Grand Prix Wrestling". OntarioIndyWrestling.com.
- ↑ LaCroix, Corey David (2003-11-11). "The year of Neo Spirit". slam.canoe.ca. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
- ↑ Cheevers, Melinda (2011-08-11). "Wrestling's Wylde Card takes centre stage". niagarathisweek.com. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
- ↑ Cino, Sam (2011-02-09). "Neo spirit Pro Wrestling to make a comeback". niagara-news.com. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
Further reading
- Nevada, Vance (2011). "Promotion/Promoter profiles". Wrestling in the Canadian West. Gallatin, Tennessee: Crowbar Press. ISBN 978-0-9745545-9-4.
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