Empire Wrestling Federation
Encyclopedia
The Empire Wrestling Federation (EWF) is an independent wrestling promotion
based in San Bernardino, California
. It is owned and operated by Jesse Hernandez
). The EWF is also tied to Hernandez's wrestling school, The School Of Hard Knocks. The EWF is the longest running promotion in Southern California, running continuously from 1996. The EWF is also an affiliate of the National Wrestling Alliance
.
as Bobby Bradley
defeated Tom "Zuma" Howard to become the first EWF Heavyweight Champion. In 1999 Bill Anderson left the EWF and formed his own promotion and wrestling school, the International Wrestling Council in Riverside, California
. In June 1996 a tribute to "Superstar" Billy Graham was held.
Several EWF wrestlers from the past have gone on to national fame, including Rico Constantino
, Awesome Kong, Louie Spicolli
, Frankie Kazarian
, Christopher Daniels
, Shelly Martinez
and Melina Perez
. In 1997 Chris Jericho
and Lee Marshall of World Championship Wrestling
(WCW) mentioned EWF on WCW broadcasts and Marshall attended a show in Hemet, California
. Other pro wrestling
stars have made appearance at EWF shows including Mando Guerrero
, Peter Maivia
, Ludvig Borga
, The Honky Tonk Man
, Tony Atlas
and Tom Brandi
. Many EWF wrestlers appear as jobbers
on World Wrestling Entertainment
(WWE) broadcasts, and at the 1999 Royal Rumble
the orderlies sent to apprehend Kane were performed by the EWF roster, including then owners Bill Anderson and Jesse Hernandez.
(WWE), Rico Constantino
(WWE), Frankie Kazarian
(TNA, WWE), Awesome Kong
(TNA, AJW, WWE), Rocky Romero
(NWA, ROH, NJPW, AAA, CMLL), Ricky Reyes
(ROH), Alex Koslov
(CMLL, AAA) and Shelly Martinez
(WWE, TNA). The School of Hard Knocks also has served as the training area for Chris Jericho
(WWE), Layla
(WWE), Eve Torres
(WWE), Rhaka Khan
(TNA), Lena Yada
(WWE) and others, who looked to brush up on their in-ring skills.
, Former WWE/WCW Superstar Diamond Dallas Page
, ECW Superstar Jerry Lynn
, WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart
and Former WWE Superstar Road Warrior Animal
to name a few.
On August 11, 2011, the EWF returned to the air waves with Empire Wrestling Live with special guest, The Honky Tonk Man
. The show is hosted by "Webmaster" Wade Needham and The DA, which airs live every Tuesday from the American Sports University in San Bernardino, CA, the home of the School of Hard Knocks.
was introduced in 2004 and was won by Liger Rivera in a 4-Way match. It was defended from 2004 until is was retired in 2011. It had been featured in the EWF's Match of the Year in both 2009 and 2010. Ray Rosas
was the last EWF Crusierweight Champion.
.
style tournament, held at the end of the year. The winner of the ITS was granted a shot at the EWF Heavyweight Championship
. In 2010, the format and name of the event was changed. It became the Inland Title Tournament and switched to an 8-Man, single elimination tournament. The winner will be granted a shot at the EWF Championship.
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|Reno, NV
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Professional wrestling promotion
A professional wrestling promotion is a company or business that regularly performs shows involving professional wrestling. Promotion also describes a role which entails management, advertising and logistics of running a wrestling event...
based in San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino is a city located in the Riverside-San Bernardino metropolitan area , and serves as the county seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States...
. It is owned and operated by Jesse Hernandez
Jesse Hernandez
Jesse Lizarraga is a Mexican American Pro Wrestler, Pro Wrestling Referee, trainer, Actor and owner of the School of Hard Knocks pro-wrestling training facility. He also promotes an independent wrestling organization called Empire Wrestling Federation in San Bernardino, California, performing...
). The EWF is also tied to Hernandez's wrestling school, The School Of Hard Knocks. The EWF is the longest running promotion in Southern California, running continuously from 1996. The EWF is also an affiliate of the National Wrestling Alliance
National Wrestling Alliance
The National Wrestling Alliance is a wrestling promotion company and sanctions various NWA championships in the United States. The NWA has been in operation since 1948...
.
History
EWF was founded in 1996 by Bill Anderson and Jesse Hernandez. it saw its first show in May 1996 at the Boys and Girls Club of San BernardinoSan Bernardino
San Bernardino, California is a large city in the Inland Empire Metropolitan Area of Southern California.San Bernardino may also refer to:-Landforms:*San Bernardino , a torrent that flows through the Italian province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola...
as Bobby Bradley
Bobby Bradley
Robert Leonard Bradley is a former minor league baseball pitcher.Bradley attended Wellington Community High School in Wellington, Florida, where he was named a High School All-American. He was chosen by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the eighth overall selection in the 1999 Major League Baseball Draft...
defeated Tom "Zuma" Howard to become the first EWF Heavyweight Champion. In 1999 Bill Anderson left the EWF and formed his own promotion and wrestling school, the International Wrestling Council in Riverside, California
Riverside, California
Riverside is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, and the county seat of the eponymous county. Named for its location beside the Santa Ana River, it is the largest city in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area of Southern California, 4th largest inland California...
. In June 1996 a tribute to "Superstar" Billy Graham was held.
Several EWF wrestlers from the past have gone on to national fame, including Rico Constantino
Rico Constantino
Americo Sebastiano Costantino is a retired American professional wrestler and wrestling manager of Italian origin. He is best known by his ring names Rico Costantino and Rico in World Wrestling Entertainment from 2001 to 2004...
, Awesome Kong, Louie Spicolli
Louie Spicolli
Louis Mucciolo, Jr. was an American professional wrestler. He performed in Mexico under the ring name Madonna's Boyfriend, for the World Wrestling Federation as Rad Radford, and in Extreme Championship Wrestling and World Championship Wrestling in the 1990s as Louie Spicolli...
, Frankie Kazarian
Frankie Kazarian
Frank B. Gerdelman is an Armenian-American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Frankie Kazarian or simply Kazarian. He is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
, Christopher Daniels
Christopher Daniels
Daniel 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...
, Shelly Martinez
Shelly Martinez
Shelly Leonor Martinez is a Mexican American model, actress, professional wrestler and valet. She is known for her work with World Wrestling Entertainment on its ECW brand under the ring name Ariel and for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Salinas as valet to The Latin American...
and Melina Perez
Melina Perez
Melina Nava Perez is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Women Superstars Uncensored. She is best known for her time with World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring mononym Melina....
. In 1997 Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho
Christopher Keith Irvine , better known by his ring name Chris Jericho, is an inactive Canadian-American professional wrestler, musician, songwriter, radio personality, television host, actor, author, and dancer...
and Lee Marshall of World Championship Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling
World Championship Wrestling, Inc. was an American professional wrestling promotion which existed from 1988 to 2001. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, it began as a regional promotion affiliated with the National Wrestling Alliance , named Jim Crockett Promotions until November 1988, when Ted Turner and...
(WCW) mentioned EWF on WCW broadcasts and Marshall attended a show in Hemet, California
Hemet, California
Hemet is a city in the San Jacinto Valley in Riverside County, California, United States. It covers a total area of , about half of the valley, which it shares with the neighboring city of San Jacinto. The population was 78,657 at the 2010 census....
. Other pro wrestling
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...
stars have made appearance at EWF shows including Mando Guerrero
Mando Guerrero
Armando Guerrero Llanes , better known as Mando Guerrero, is a retired professional wrestler. He also was the trainer for the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, an all female professional wrestling promotion.-Movie stuntman career:...
, Peter Maivia
Peter Maivia
Fanene Leifi Pita Maivia was a American Samoan professional wrestler better known as "High Chief" Peter Maivia. He was head of the famous Samoan wrestling family...
, Ludvig Borga
Tony Halme
Tony Christian Halme was a member of the Finnish Parliament, representing the True Finns party. He was also known by the pseudonym Viikinki he used while appearing in the Finnish version of the TV game show Gladiators in the 1990s...
, The Honky Tonk Man
The Honky Tonk Man
Roy Wayne Farris , better known by his ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an American professional wrestler. A 1975 graduate from University of Memphis with a B.S. degree in Education. Coached high school football 2 seasons at Munford High School in Munford, Tennessee...
, Tony Atlas
Tony Atlas
Anthony White better known by his ring name "Tony Atlas" is an American bodybuilder, powerlifter, and professional wrestler who has held multiple titles and championships in each sport. He is also known by his bodybuilding title, "Mr...
and Tom Brandi
Tom Brandi
Tom Brandi is a professional wrestler known for his work in World Wrestling Federation as Salvatore Sincere. He is also known for his current work as The Patriot, working for such companies as Pro-Wrestling WORLD-1, National Wrestling Superstars, and other independent promotions on the East...
. Many EWF wrestlers appear as jobbers
Job (professional wrestling)
In professional wrestling slang, the term job describes a losing performance in a wrestling match. It is derived from the euphemism "doing one's job", which was employed to protect kayfabe. As professional wrestling is scripted, inevitably a wrestler will be required to lose to an opponent.The term...
on World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an American publicly traded, privately controlled entertainment company dealing primarily in professional wrestling, with major revenue sources also coming from film, music, product licensing, and direct product sales...
(WWE) broadcasts, and at the 1999 Royal Rumble
Royal Rumble (1999)
Royal Rumble was the twelfth annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation . It took place on January 24, 1999 at the Arrowhead Pond in Anaheim, California. The title of the event was taken from a promise by Mr...
the orderlies sent to apprehend Kane were performed by the EWF roster, including then owners Bill Anderson and Jesse Hernandez.
School of Hard Knocks
The EWF School of Hard Knocks is owned and operated by Jesse Hernandez and is currently located at the American Sports University, 399 North "D" Street in San Bernardino, CA. The School of Hard Knocks became the Official Training Facility of the National Wrestling Alliance in 2007 and has trained countless students from such countries as Canada, France, Australia, India, Great Britain, Russia, Mexico and others, in addition to those students who come to the school from all regions of the United States. The EWF's School of Hard Knocks has sent several wrestlers to the WWE, TNA, NWA, ROH and other prominent promotions across the globe including MelinaMelina Perez
Melina Nava Perez is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Women Superstars Uncensored. She is best known for her time with World Wrestling Entertainment under the ring mononym Melina....
(WWE), Rico Constantino
Rico Constantino
Americo Sebastiano Costantino is a retired American professional wrestler and wrestling manager of Italian origin. He is best known by his ring names Rico Costantino and Rico in World Wrestling Entertainment from 2001 to 2004...
(WWE), Frankie Kazarian
Frankie Kazarian
Frank B. Gerdelman is an Armenian-American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Frankie Kazarian or simply Kazarian. He is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
(TNA, WWE), Awesome Kong
Kia Stevens
Kia Michelle Stevens , better known by her ring names Amazing Kong, Awesome Kong and Kharma. She is signed with WWE, but has been inactive since May 2011 due to pregnancy...
(TNA, AJW, WWE), Rocky Romero
Rocky Romero
John R. Rivera is a Cuban American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Rocky Romero and as the fourth incarnation of Black Tiger. As Romero he was one half of the tag team The Havana Pitbulls , along with Ricky Reyes...
(NWA, ROH, NJPW, AAA, CMLL), Ricky Reyes
Ricky Reyes
Ricky Reyes is a Cuban professional wrestler. Known for his appearances in Ring of Honor, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and various other independent promotions, he is currently primarily working for the World Wrestling Council....
(ROH), Alex Koslov
Alex Koslov
Alex Sherman is a Moldovan-born professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Alex Koslov. He is currently signed to WWE, working in its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling under the ring name Peter Orlov...
(CMLL, AAA) and Shelly Martinez
Shelly Martinez
Shelly Leonor Martinez is a Mexican American model, actress, professional wrestler and valet. She is known for her work with World Wrestling Entertainment on its ECW brand under the ring name Ariel and for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Salinas as valet to The Latin American...
(WWE, TNA). The School of Hard Knocks also has served as the training area for Chris Jericho
Chris Jericho
Christopher Keith Irvine , better known by his ring name Chris Jericho, is an inactive Canadian-American professional wrestler, musician, songwriter, radio personality, television host, actor, author, and dancer...
(WWE), Layla
Layla El
Layla El is an English dancer, model and professional wrestler of Moroccan and Spanish descent. She is employed by WWE as a WWE Diva and appears on the SmackDown brand as Layla...
(WWE), Eve Torres
Eve Torres
Eve Marie Torres is an American dancer, model, and professional wrestler. She is working for WWE on Raw brand. She is a two time WWE Divas Champion.Torres began her career as a model and dancer...
(WWE), Rhaka Khan
Trenesha Biggers
Trenesha Biggers is a model and professional wrestler who worked for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Rhaka Khan. She was in the final top 25 in the 2005 WWE Diva Search.-Professional wrestling career:...
(TNA), Lena Yada
Lena Yada
Lena Yada is a Japanese-American model, actress, professional tandem surfer, and professional wrestler, who is known for working for World Wrestling Entertainment as a backstage interviewer, valet and WWE Diva on its ECW Brand....
(WWE) and others, who looked to brush up on their in-ring skills.
Empire Wrestling Live
Formerly the EWF had a weekly radio show which aired live on Saturday nights from December 2009 until February 2011 on KCAA 1050 AM. The show premiered on December 5, 2009. It was hosted by EWF Commentators, Lalo Gonzalez and Kelli Lee. The show covered EWF news, show recaps and interviews with EWF Superstars as well as internationally recognized superstars such as TNA Superstar Kurt AngleKurt Angle
Kurt Steven Angle is an American professional wrestler, amateur wrestler, and 1996 Olympic gold medalist. He is currently under contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he is recognized as a 15-time World Heavyweight Champion...
, Former WWE/WCW Superstar Diamond Dallas Page
Diamond Dallas Page
Dallas Page , better known by his ring name "Diamond" Dallas Page , is an American retired professional wrestler, fitness instructor and actor...
, ECW Superstar Jerry Lynn
Jerry Lynn
Jeremy "Jerry" Lynn is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ....
, WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart
Jimmy Hart
James "Jimmy" Ray Hart is a professional wrestling manager, executive, composer, and musician currently signed with WWE. He is best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation and World Championship Wrestling under his nickname "The Mouth of the South." He has managed many professional...
and Former WWE Superstar Road Warrior Animal
Road Warrior Animal
Joseph Aaron "Joe" Laurinaitis is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring names, Road Warrior Animal and Road Warrior...
to name a few.
On August 11, 2011, the EWF returned to the air waves with Empire Wrestling Live with special guest, The Honky Tonk Man
The Honky Tonk Man
Roy Wayne Farris , better known by his ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an American professional wrestler. A 1975 graduate from University of Memphis with a B.S. degree in Education. Coached high school football 2 seasons at Munford High School in Munford, Tennessee...
. The show is hosted by "Webmaster" Wade Needham and The DA, which airs live every Tuesday from the American Sports University in San Bernardino, CA, the home of the School of Hard Knocks.
Interviews / Guests
- The Honky Tonk ManThe Honky Tonk ManRoy Wayne Farris , better known by his ring name The Honky Tonk Man, is an American professional wrestler. A 1975 graduate from University of Memphis with a B.S. degree in Education. Coached high school football 2 seasons at Munford High School in Munford, Tennessee...
- August 11, 2011 - "Handsome" Johnny Starr - August 17, 2011
- Commissioner: Frank Mott - August 31, 2011
- Bobby RoodeBobby RoodeRobert F. "Bobby" Roode, Jr. is a Canadian professional wrestler, currently wrestling for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he is the reigning TNA World Heavyweight Champion. He originally made his debut for TNA in 2004 as a member of Team Canada and went on to become a two-time NWA World Tag...
- October 12, 2011
Current champions
| Championship: | Current champion(s): | Date Won: | Won From: | Location: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EWF Heavyweight Championship EWF Heavyweight Championship The EWF Heavyweight Championship is the top professional wrestling title in the Southern California-based Empire Wrestling Federation independent promotion. It was established in 1996, with Bobby Bradley as the first champion, who defeated Zuma to win it. There have been a total of 30 recognized... |
"Handsome" Johnny Starr | September 23, 2011 | Shaun Ricker | Covina, California Covina, California Covina is a small city in Los Angeles County, California about east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley region. The population was 47,796 at the 2010 census, up from 46,837 at the 2000 census... |
| EWF American Championship EWF American Championship The EWF American Championship is the next most prestigious professional wrestling title in the Southern California-based Empire Wrestling Federation independent promotion behind the EWF Heavyweight Championship. It was established in 1999, with Mr. Quick who was awarded the title from the EWF... |
"Iron Man" Mike Maze | May 20, 2011 | Terex | Covina, California Covina, California Covina is a small city in Los Angeles County, California about east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley region. The population was 47,796 at the 2010 census, up from 46,837 at the 2000 census... |
| EWF Tag Team Championship EWF Tag Team Championship The EWF Tag Team Championship is the tag team professional wrestling title in the Southern California-based Empire Wrestling Federation independent promotion. It was established in 1996, when John Black and Johnny Love, The Ghetto Boyz, were declared the first champions. There have been a total of... |
La Familia (Raunchy Rico and Damian Arsnik) | September 23, 2011 | Los Luchas Los Luchas Los Luchas is a Mexican professional wrestling tag team that consists of Phoenix Star and Zokre. They are best known for their reign as NWA World Tag Team Champions and their tenure in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla .-History:... |
Covina, California Covina, California Covina is a small city in Los Angeles County, California about east of downtown Los Angeles, in the San Gabriel Valley region. The population was 47,796 at the 2010 census, up from 46,837 at the 2000 census... |
Defunct Championships
The EWF Cruiserweight ChampionshipEWF Cruiserweight Championship
The EWF Cruiserweight Championship is the top professional wrestling title for the cruiserweight division in the Southern California-based Empire Wrestling Federation independent promotion. It was established in 2004, with Liger Rivera as the first champion, who defeated Kid Karnage, Ryan Taylor...
was introduced in 2004 and was won by Liger Rivera in a 4-Way match. It was defended from 2004 until is was retired in 2011. It had been featured in the EWF's Match of the Year in both 2009 and 2010. Ray Rosas
Ray Rosas
Ray Rosas is a Mexican-American professional wrestler, who is currently working for several independent wrestling promotions but is best known for his work with NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood.He was trained at Santino Bros...
was the last EWF Crusierweight Champion.
Upcoming events
The following is a list of the current events scheduled by the EWF.| Date | Event | Venue | City |
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| November 25, 2011 | EWF Presents Turkey Bash | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
| December 9, 2011 | EWF: Annual Christmas Toy Drive | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
| January 6, 2012 | EWF Presents ProWrestling / Lucha Libre | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
| February 3, 2012 | EWF Presents ProWrestling / Lucha Libre | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
| March 2, 2012 | EWF Presents ProWrestling / Lucha Libre | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
| April 6, 2012 | EWF Presents ProWrestling / Lucha Libre | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
| May 4, 2012 | EWF Presents ProWrestling / Lucha Libre | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
| June 1, 2012 | EWF Presents ProWrestling / Lucha Libre | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
| July 6, 2012 | EWF Presents ProWrestling / Lucha Libre | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
| August 3, 2012 | EWF Presents ProWrestling / Lucha Libre | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
| September 7, 2012 | EWF Presents ProWrestling / Lucha Libre | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
| October 5, 2012 | EWF Presents ProWrestling / Lucha Libre | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
| November 2, 2012 | EWF Presents ProWrestling / Lucha Libre | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
| December 7, 2011 | EWF: Annual Christmas Toy Drive | Knights of Columbus Hall | Covina, CA |
Annual events
The Empire Wrestling Federation currently holds two annual events, the Great Goliath Memorial Battle Royal and the Inland Title Series. The Great Goliath Memorial Battle Royal, held in honor of the wrestler who trained Jesse Hernandez, the EWF's owner and promoter, has been held during the EWF's Anniversary Show in May since 2006. The winner is awarded a trophy or plaque and is granted a shot at the EWF Heavyweight ChampionshipEWF Heavyweight Championship
The EWF Heavyweight Championship is the top professional wrestling title in the Southern California-based Empire Wrestling Federation independent promotion. It was established in 1996, with Bobby Bradley as the first champion, who defeated Zuma to win it. There have been a total of 30 recognized...
.
Great Goliath Battle Royal
| Won By: | Year Won: | Location: | Notes: |
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| Josh Dunbar/Shaun Ricker | 2011 | Covina, CA | |
| Chris Kadillak | 2010 | Covina, CA | |
| Devon Willis | 2009 | Covina, CA | |
| Ryan Taylor | 2008 | Covina, CA | |
| Dan "The Man" Kobrick | 2007 | Covina, CA | |
| Cincinnati Red Cincinnati Red Gregory Scott Daves is an American semi-retired professional wrestler. He is best known by his ring name Cincinnati Red.-National Wrestling Conference :... |
2006 | Covina, CA |
Inland Title Series/Inland Title Tournament
The Inland Title Series was a round robinRound-robin tournament
A round-robin tournament is a competition "in which each contestant meets all other contestants in turn".-Terminology:...
style tournament, held at the end of the year. The winner of the ITS was granted a shot at the EWF Heavyweight Championship
EWF Heavyweight Championship
The EWF Heavyweight Championship is the top professional wrestling title in the Southern California-based Empire Wrestling Federation independent promotion. It was established in 1996, with Bobby Bradley as the first champion, who defeated Zuma to win it. There have been a total of 30 recognized...
. In 2010, the format and name of the event was changed. It became the Inland Title Tournament and switched to an 8-Man, single elimination tournament. The winner will be granted a shot at the EWF Championship.
2011
The Inland Title Series returns November 25, 2011 in the Knights of Columbus Hall in Covina, CA.2010
2009
| Participant: | Record: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|
| SoCal Crazy | 3-0 | |
| Terex | 2-1 | |
| Freddy Bravo | 1-2 | |
| Tim Lovato | 0-3 |
2008
| Participant: | Record: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Jackson | 2-1-1 | |
| Nick Jackson | 2-1-1 | |
| Johnny Paradise | 1-2 | |
| "Top Shelf" Jeremy Jaeger | 1-2 |
2007
| Participant: | Record: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon "Nitro" Gatson Brandon Gatson Brandon Gatson is an American professional wrestler, primarily working for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and Empire Wrestling Federation... |
3-1-0 | |
| Scorpio Sky Scorpio Sky Schuyler Andrews, better known as Scorpio Sky, is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He is best known for his appearances on MTV's Wrestling Society X, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and Lucha Vavoom, but has also worked in Japan, Germany and England. Sky has held titles in the... |
2-2-0 | |
| Ryan Taylor | 1-2-0 | |
| JT Blackstar | 1-2-0 |
2006
| Participant: | Record: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|
| Joey Harder Joey Harder Joey Harder is an American former professional wrestler, also known by his nicknames of The Life of the Party and The Silent Assassin, who mainly worked for independent wrestling promotions on the west coast of the United States... |
3-0-1 | |
| TJ Perkins | 2-1-1 | |
| Hook Bomberry | 1-2-0 | |
| Jason King | 0-3-0 |
Male Wrestlers
| Name: | Billed From: | First EWF Appearance: | Notes: |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Gatson Brandon Gatson Brandon Gatson is an American professional wrestler, primarily working for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla and Empire Wrestling Federation... |
Austin, TX | 2000 |
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|"The Icon" DK Murphy
|The Nearest Bar
|September 2006
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|Damien Arsenik
|Los Angeles, CA
|July 2011
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|Danny Ghost
|Los Angeles, CA
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|Dave the Bruiser
|San Antonio, TX
|April 2003
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|Eddie Mattson
|Seattle, WA
|November 2009
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|Ein Idol
|Hollywood Underground
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|Espiritu Infernal
|Guadalajara, MX
|July 2007
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|Freddie Bravo
|Land of Liberty
|March 2009
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|Jarek Matthews
|Riverside, CA
|April 2000
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|"Top Shelf" Jeremy Jaeger
|Reno, NV
|August 2007
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|"Handsome" Johnny Starr
|Hollywood, CA
|January 1999
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|"Project 56" Josh Dunbar
|The Nearest Bar
|October 2008
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|Killa Gorilla
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|Little Friar
|St. Augustine Monastery
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|Maddix
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|"Iron Man" Mike Maze
|Los Angeles, CA
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|"Mighty" Mike Mountain
|His Mountain
|March 2009
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|"King of the Streets" Mondo Vega
|Redondo Beach, CA
|April 2008
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|Raunchy Rico Dinamita
|Redondo Beach, CA
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|Robby Phoenix
|Yaqui Indian Resevation: Yuma, Arizona
|June 2011
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|"Overnight Celebrity" Roger Ruiz
|Anaheim, CA
|March 2008
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|Ryan Taylor
|Long Beach, CA
|March 2004
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|Scorpio Sky
Scorpio Sky
Schuyler Andrews, better known as Scorpio Sky, is an American professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. He is best known for his appearances on MTV's Wrestling Society X, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and Lucha Vavoom, but has also worked in Japan, Germany and England. Sky has held titles in the...
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|SoCal Crazy
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|Stryder
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|"The Definition of Pain" Terex
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|2005
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|Tim Lovato
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|"Mr. Megastar" Tommy Wilson
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|May 2011
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|Vizzion
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|September 2001
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|Willie Mack
Willie Mack (wrestler)
Willie Mack is an American professional wrestler. Willie is best known for his work with National Wrestling Alliance and their Southern California associates Alternative Wrestling Show and Mach One Wrestling...
|St. Louis, MI
|June 2011
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Female Wrestlers
- Aiden Riley
- "Mega Queen" Ashley Hollywood
- Bonny Isle
- Cotton Candy
- Nikki Hollywood
- Yyan Nakano
Tag Teams and Stables
- The A-List
"Top Shelf" Jeremy Jaeger and "Overnight Celebrity" Roger Ruiz - Anchors Away
David E. Jones and Petty Officer Ryan Stone - Bar Room Saints
DK Murphy and "Project 56" Josh Dunbar - The Fallen Empire
Ryan Taylor and Mondo Vega - La Familia
Raunchy Rico, Damian Arsnik and Robby Phoenix - Los Luchas
Phoenix Star and Zokre - SoCal Inferno
SoCal Crazy and Espiritu Infernal
Managers and Valets
- "Mega Queen" Ashley Hollywood ("Mega King" Tommy Wilson)
- Bonnie Isle (Bar Room Saints)
- Crystal Michelle (Dave the Bruise & Ein Idol)
Officials
- Owner / Promoter: Jesse HernandezJesse HernandezJesse Lizarraga is a Mexican American Pro Wrestler, Pro Wrestling Referee, trainer, Actor and owner of the School of Hard Knocks pro-wrestling training facility. He also promotes an independent wrestling organization called Empire Wrestling Federation in San Bernardino, California, performing...
- Commissioner: Frank Mott
- Deputy Commissioner: Marty Elias
Commentators
| Commentators: | Dates: |
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| "Webmaster" Wade Needham and "The Expert" Matt Sinister | October 14, 2011 – present |
| Kelli Lee and "The Expert" Matt Sinister | July 2, 2011 – October 14, 2011 |
| Lalo Gonzalez, Kelli Lee, and "The Expert" Matt Sinister | June 5, 2011 – July 2, 2011 |
| Lalo Gonzalez and Kelli Lee | N/A – July 2, 2011 |