All Pro Wrestling
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All Pro Wrestling Gym Wars is a professional wrestling
television program
produced by APW which originally aired weekly on Saturday mornings on KFTY Channel 50 in the San Francisco Bay Area
, beginning December 5, 2009. The series features the professional wrestlers of All Pro Wrestling competing in matches
, along with interviews from the wrestlers. After APW and KFTY parted ways in early-2011, the show continued to be produced on the organization's official YouTube
page on a weekly basis.
Each episode opens with a video of the APW talent competing in various matches as well as the series's theme song, before going to an introduction and the opening match. An episode typically features three to four matches
as well as interviews from the wrestlers regarding their upcoming matches or current storylines. The show typically ends after the main event (the final match on an episode).
, Vic Grimes
, Michael Modest
, Donovan Morgan
, The Great Khali, Spike Dudley
, Cheerleader Melissa, Brent Albright
and Sara Del Rey
.
Training in the APW Boot Camp consists of three stages: Beginner, Semi-Pro, and Pro. Beginner's Camp focuses on basic fundamentals of wrestling including: Bumps, Amateur holds and take-downs, and basic pro holds. Semi-Pro Camp takes everything from the beginner's class and adds advanced professional maneuvers including: various slams, suplexes, strikes, and counters. Semi-Pro camp will start to introduce students to basic ring psychology and proper selling techniques. Pro Camp is a training class for current pros as well as advanced semi-pros. In Pro Camp, the head instructor(s) {generally the lead veteran wrestler(s) on the roster} go over detailed selling, match structure, and advanced ring psychology. Pro Camp is designed to keep current pros on top of their game, while helping semi-pros advance and become more comfortable in the ring, in a match setting.
The Boot Camp was briefly shown on an episode of the TV show Cristina's Court. This was during an episode in which former Boot Camp student, Heath Baron, sued APW owner, Roland Alexander. To show the judge what a day in APW Boot Camp was like, Alexander provided a short video clip of a typical class. In the clip, you can see APW wrestlers J.J. Perez, Jeckles the Jester, "Out of Control" Matt Carlos, and "Double D" Dave Dutra.
1. Jeckles and Gangrel wrestled for the title, vacated by Timothy Thatcher.
Bracket "B" winner, Derek Sanders, defeated Bracket "A" winner, Dylan Drake in the finals to win the Super Summer Series and become #1 contender for the APW Universal Heavyweight Championship
.
.
1. Perry Von Vicious was awarded a bye into the finals after commissioner J.J. Perez deemed Mikey Jay was unfit to compete after a post-match attack by CORVUS in the 1st round.
. A.J. Styles
, Samoa Joe
, Doug Williams
, and Spanky
were among the participants in the 16-man event. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson
would ultimately be crowned "King of the Indies" after defeating Low-Ki in the tournament final.
Professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a mode of spectacle, combining athletics and theatrical performance.Roland Barthes, "The World of Wrestling", Mythologies, 1957 It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, which mimic a title match combat sport...
television program
Television program
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produced by APW which originally aired weekly on Saturday mornings on KFTY Channel 50 in the San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco Bay Area
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, beginning December 5, 2009. The series features the professional wrestlers of All Pro Wrestling competing in matches
Professional wrestling match types
Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or "gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of performing art that is professional wrestling....
, along with interviews from the wrestlers. After APW and KFTY parted ways in early-2011, the show continued to be produced on the organization's official YouTube
YouTube
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page on a weekly basis.
Each episode opens with a video of the APW talent competing in various matches as well as the series's theme song, before going to an introduction and the opening match. An episode typically features three to four matches
Professional wrestling match types
Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or "gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of performing art that is professional wrestling....
as well as interviews from the wrestlers regarding their upcoming matches or current storylines. The show typically ends after the main event (the final match on an episode).
| Commentators | Dates |
|---|---|
| Roland Alexander & Jason Anderson | January 2, 2010 – August 2010 |
| Jon Roberts, Matthew Theall, & "Killer" Jay Matthias | August 2010 - present |
Boot Camp
The All Pro Wrestling Boot Camp has trained and graduated a number of major wrestling stars including: Crash HollyMike Lockwood
Michael John "Mike" Lockwood was an American professional wrestler best known for his time with World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment under the ring name Crash Holly....
, Vic Grimes
Vic Grimes
Victor "Vic" Grimes is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances with Extreme Championship Wrestling, Xtreme Pro Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation.-All Pro Wrestling:...
, Michael Modest
Michael Modest
Michael K. Cariglio is an American professional wrestler, better known by his stage name, Michael Modest . A Bay Area legend on the independent circuit scene, Modest ran the promotion Pro Wrestling IRON with tag partner Donovan Morgan and Frank Murdoch until its closure in 2005...
, Donovan Morgan
Donovan Morgan
Andrew Vassos is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Donovan Morgan. Best known for his appearances with Pro Wrestling Noah in Japan and Ring of Honor in the United States, Morgan received tryouts with World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation in...
, The Great Khali, Spike Dudley
Matt Hyson
Matthew "Matt" Hyson is a retired American professional wrestler, best known for his performances in Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring name Spike Dudley and in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Brother Runt.In ECW, he was a two-time...
, Cheerleader Melissa, Brent Albright
Brent Albright
Brent Alan Albright is an American professional wrestler, perhaps best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment, during which he appeared on Friday Night SmackDown! as Gunner Scott...
and Sara Del Rey
Sara Del Rey
Sara Amato is an American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name, Sara Del Rey. She is a mainstay for Chikara and Shimmer Women Athletes. She has also appeared for many other independent promotions in the United States, including Ring of Honor, IWA Mid-South, All Pro Wrestling, as...
.
Training in the APW Boot Camp consists of three stages: Beginner, Semi-Pro, and Pro. Beginner's Camp focuses on basic fundamentals of wrestling including: Bumps, Amateur holds and take-downs, and basic pro holds. Semi-Pro Camp takes everything from the beginner's class and adds advanced professional maneuvers including: various slams, suplexes, strikes, and counters. Semi-Pro camp will start to introduce students to basic ring psychology and proper selling techniques. Pro Camp is a training class for current pros as well as advanced semi-pros. In Pro Camp, the head instructor(s) {generally the lead veteran wrestler(s) on the roster} go over detailed selling, match structure, and advanced ring psychology. Pro Camp is designed to keep current pros on top of their game, while helping semi-pros advance and become more comfortable in the ring, in a match setting.
The Boot Camp was briefly shown on an episode of the TV show Cristina's Court. This was during an episode in which former Boot Camp student, Heath Baron, sued APW owner, Roland Alexander. To show the judge what a day in APW Boot Camp was like, Alexander provided a short video clip of a typical class. In the clip, you can see APW wrestlers J.J. Perez, Jeckles the Jester, "Out of Control" Matt Carlos, and "Double D" Dave Dutra.
Tag teams and stables
- Carnival of Shadows
- Suburban Commandos
Managers and valets
- Markus Mac (Rik Luxury)
- Matthew Theall (Perry Von Vicious & Damien Grundy)
- Darkness (The Carnival of Shadows)
- "Big" Steve Anthony (Billy Blade)
Staff
- John LaRocca
- Rik Luxury
- J.J. Perez
- James Watkins
- Jay Matthias
- Matt Carlos
- Donovan Troi
- Sparkey Ballard
- Matty Banks, Toby Reynolds
- Shane Mai
- Paul Adams
- Audrick Bituin, Carolyne Imbukwa, Drake Nelson, Anthony Trevino, Rachel Whalon
- Devin Chen
- Matt De La Rosa
Championships
| Title | Champion(s) | Defeated | Location | Date Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APW Universal Heavyweight Championship APW Universal Heavyweight Championship The APW Universal Heavyweight Championship is a title contested in All Pro Wrestling. It was introduced on October 12, 1996 when Robert Thompson became the first champion... |
Jeckles | Gangrel David Heath (wrestler) David William Heath is an American professional wrestler and pornographic film director. He is best known for his time in the World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring name Gangrel.-Beginning:... |
Hayward, CA | October 15, 2011 |
| APW World Wide Internet Championship APW Worldwide Internet Championship The APW World Wide Internet Championship is a title contested in All Pro Wrestling. It was introduced on February 27, 1999 when Michael Modest became the first champion... |
Colt Cabana | "Wrestling Personified" Rik Luxury |
Hayward, CA | October 15, 2011 |
1. Jeckles and Gangrel wrestled for the title, vacated by Timothy Thatcher.
Super Summer Series
- 2010 Winner: "The Boss" Derek Sanders (6/12/10)
Bracket "B" winner, Derek Sanders, defeated Bracket "A" winner, Dylan Drake in the finals to win the Super Summer Series and become #1 contender for the APW Universal Heavyweight Championship
APW Universal Heavyweight Championship
The APW Universal Heavyweight Championship is a title contested in All Pro Wrestling. It was introduced on October 12, 1996 when Robert Thompson became the first champion...
.
| Decision | Point Value |
|---|---|
| Pinfall | 20 pts |
| Submission | 20 pts |
| Count Out | 15 pts |
| Disqualification | 10 pts |
| Time Limit Draw (TLD) | 5 pts |
| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Dylan Drake | 45 |
| Mr. Wrestling #4 | 25 |
| Rik Luxury | 20 |
| Dave Dutra | 10 |
| Results | Dave Dutra | Dylan Drake | Rik Luxury | Mr. Wrestling #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Dutra | X | TLD | Luxury (pin) | TLD |
| Dylan Drake | TLD | X | Drake (submit) | Drake (submit) |
| Rik Luxury | Luxury (pin) | Drake (submit) | X | Mr. Wrestling #4 (pin) |
| Mr. Wrestling #4 | TLD | Drake (submit) | Mr. Wrestling #4 (pin) | X |
| Wrestler | Score |
|---|---|
| Derek Sanders | 40 |
| Jody Kristofferson | 35 |
| Vinny Massaro | 20 |
| Timothy Thatcher | 20 |
| Results | Derek Sanders | Timothy Thatcher | Vinny Massaro | Jody Kristofferson |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Sanders | X | Sanders (pin) | Sanders (pin) | Kristofferson (pin) |
| Timothy Thatcher | Sanders (pin) | X | Massaro (pin) | Thatcher (submit) |
| Vinny Massaro | Sanders (pin) | Massaro (pin) | X | Kristofferson (c/o) |
| Jody Kristofferson | Kristofferson (pin) | Thatcher (submit) | Kristofferson (c/o) | X |
2008
December 6, 2008 - "Out of Control" Matt Carlos wins the inaugural cup in a 4-Way Elimination Match involving himself, Dan Danielson, Junior Morales, and CORVUS.2009
April 18, 2009 - This was the first Young Lion's Cup to be contested in an 8-person single elimination tournament.2010
April 10, 2010 - The winner of this year's tournament would not only win the Young Lion's Cup, but would also become #1 contender for the APW Worldwide Internet ChampionshipAPW Worldwide Internet Championship
The APW World Wide Internet Championship is a title contested in All Pro Wrestling. It was introduced on February 27, 1999 when Michael Modest became the first champion...
.
2011
April 1, 20111. Perry Von Vicious was awarded a bye into the finals after commissioner J.J. Perez deemed Mikey Jay was unfit to compete after a post-match attack by CORVUS in the 1st round.
Pick the Winner Battle Royal
- 2009 Winner: "The Latin Dragon" Junior Morales (1/3/09)
- 2010 Winner: "Out of Control" Matt Carlos (1/16/10)
- 2011 Winner: Corvus (1/8/11)
2000
The first King of the Indies tournament was held on December 30, 2000, in Galt, CA.2001
Over the weekend of October 26-27, in Vallejo, CA, APW held the 2nd "King of the Indies" tournament, which showcased premiere independent wrestlers from across the United StatesUnited States
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. A.J. Styles
A.J. Styles
Allen Neal Jones , better known by his ring name A.J. Styles is an American professional wrestler currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
, Samoa Joe
Samoa Joe
Nuufolau Joel "Joe" Seanoa is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Samoa Joe. He is currently under contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling....
, Doug Williams
Doug Williams (wrestler)
Douglas Clayton Durdle is an English professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Doug Williams. He is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Douglas Williams...
, and Spanky
Brian Kendrick
Brian David Kendrick is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under his real name. Before joining TNA he spent several years wrestling for World Wrestling Entertainment, where he wrestled under his name, as Spanky, and finally as "The" Brian Kendrick...
were among the participants in the 16-man event. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson
Bryan Danielson
Bryan Danielson is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE where he wrestles on its SmackDown brand as Daniel Bryan, and currently holds the SmackDown Money in the Bank briefcase, which enables him to have a World Heavyweight Championship match at any time of his choosing...
would ultimately be crowned "King of the Indies" after defeating Low-Ki in the tournament final.
Defunct Championships
| Championship | Final Champion | Previous Champion | Date Won | Date Retired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APW Junior Heavyweight Champion | Chris Cole | Erin O'Grady | May 10, 1997 | October 3, 1997 |
| Cheerleader Melissa | Daizee Haze Daizee Haze Daizee Haze is an American professional wrestler. Whilst wrestling for many companies Daizee Haze is also the head trainer for the Shimmer Women Athletes promotion.-Training and Gateway Championship Wrestling:... |
May 3, 2005 | 2005 | |
| APW Tag Team Champions APW Tag Team Championship The APW Tag Team Championships were introduced on November 20, 1996 when Michael Modest and Steve Rizzono became the first to win the titles. They defeated Frank Dalton and Joe Applebaumer in the finals of an eight team tournament to win the titles. The last known champions were the Border Patrol... |
Border Patrol |
Bloodline |
January 5, 2008 | Spring 2008 |
King of the Indies Tournament
- 2000 Winner: Christopher DanielsChristopher DanielsDaniel Christopher Covell is an American professional wrestler, best known in the United States by his ring name "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. He is also known for performing under the ring name Curry Man. He is currently under contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , while also...
(12/30/00) - 2001 Winner: Bryan DanielsonBryan DanielsonBryan Danielson is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE where he wrestles on its SmackDown brand as Daniel Bryan, and currently holds the SmackDown Money in the Bank briefcase, which enables him to have a World Heavyweight Championship match at any time of his choosing...
(10/27/01)