Wrestlicious
Encyclopedia
Wrestlicious is an American
all-female professional wrestling
promotion
based in Tampa, Florida
. The company was founded by Jonathan Vargas, who won a Powerball
jackpot of $
35.3 million in 2008. It is known for its sketch comedy
and has been often compared to Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling
.
host and producer Johnny Cafarella and Jimmy Hart partnered with Jonathan Vargas, who won a Powerball jackpot of $35.3 million in 2008. In March 2009, a trailer was released promoting Wrestlicious. Originally rumored as airing on Fox Network
in fall 2009, the Wrestlicious Takedown series eventually aired in syndication beginning in March 2010. Throughout 2010, Wrestlicious signed several new wrestlers (to replace many of the women that had worked for them during the original 2008 tapings and were now unavailable), and then taped new matches beginning in May 2010 to air on Takedown.
, via MavTV
in the United States
and BiteTV in Canada, as well as in syndication. The first season consists of 13 episodes. Wrestlicious TakeDown began airing on Monday with its first episode airing on March 1, 2010 However it was announced the following Thursday on March 4, 2010, that the show would be moving to Wednesday.
It was announced on March 27, 2010 that Wrestlicious TakeDown will begin airing on many television stations throughout the United States starting around April 1 and May 1, 2010.
Vargas will appear in the show as "JV Rich", the laid back and affable Rapper-Owner of Wrestlicious. Regular features will include "JV's CRIB", a look at the goings-on inside JV's mansion frequented by the Wrestlicious girls.
United States
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all-female professional 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...
promotion
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 Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
. The company was founded by Jonathan Vargas, who won a Powerball
Powerball
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jackpot of $
United States dollar
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35.3 million in 2008. It is known for its sketch comedy
Sketch comedy
A sketch comedy consists of a series of short comedy scenes or vignettes, called "sketches," commonly between one and ten minutes long. Such sketches are performed by a group of comic actors or comedians, either on stage or through an audio and/or visual medium such as broadcasting...
and has been often compared to Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling
Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling
Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, also known as GLOW or G.L.O.W., was a professional wrestling promotion for women, begun in 1986 and continued in various forms after it left television. Colorful characters, beautiful women, and over-the-top comedy sketches were integral to the series' success...
.
History
Former Gorgeous Ladies of WrestlingGorgeous Ladies of Wrestling
Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, also known as GLOW or G.L.O.W., was a professional wrestling promotion for women, begun in 1986 and continued in various forms after it left television. Colorful characters, beautiful women, and over-the-top comedy sketches were integral to the series' success...
host and producer Johnny Cafarella and Jimmy Hart partnered with Jonathan Vargas, who won a Powerball jackpot of $35.3 million in 2008. In March 2009, a trailer was released promoting Wrestlicious. Originally rumored as airing on Fox Network
Fox Broadcasting Company
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in fall 2009, the Wrestlicious Takedown series eventually aired in syndication beginning in March 2010. Throughout 2010, Wrestlicious signed several new wrestlers (to replace many of the women that had worked for them during the original 2008 tapings and were now unavailable), and then taped new matches beginning in May 2010 to air on Takedown.
Wrestlicious TakeDown
Wrestlicious TakeDown is the Main Television program produced by Wrestlicious which currently runs on Dish NetworkDish Network
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, via MavTV
MavTV
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in the United States
United States
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and BiteTV in Canada, as well as in syndication. The first season consists of 13 episodes. Wrestlicious TakeDown began airing on Monday with its first episode airing on March 1, 2010 However it was announced the following Thursday on March 4, 2010, that the show would be moving to Wednesday.
It was announced on March 27, 2010 that Wrestlicious TakeDown will begin airing on many television stations throughout the United States starting around April 1 and May 1, 2010.
Vargas will appear in the show as "JV Rich", the laid back and affable Rapper-Owner of Wrestlicious. Regular features will include "JV's CRIB", a look at the goings-on inside JV's mansion frequented by the Wrestlicious girls.
Current cast
| Talent | Real Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra the Great | Danyah Rivietz Danyah Rivietz Danyah Rivietz, better known by her ring name Danyah, is a Canadian professional wrestler. She is best known for her work in Shimmer Women Athletes as well as all-women's promotions in America and Canada... |
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| Anaconda | Cher Ferrerya | |
| Autumn Frost | Jennifer Blake Jennifer Blake (wrestler) Jennifer Ykema is a Canadian professional wrestler, better known by her ring name Jennifer Blake. She is often referred to by her nickname Girl Dynamite... |
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| Azizza | Unknown | |
| Bandita | Unknown | Also manages Maria Toro |
| Beatrice Bristol | Holly Blossom | |
| Bootcamp Bailey | Taylor Marion | On-screen trainer |
| Charity | Falycia Rose Pulver | |
| Charlotte | Kimberly Davis Amber O'Neal Kimberly Dawn Davis is an American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name, Amber O'Neal.-Early career :... |
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| Cobra | Jwaundace Candece | |
| CoCo Montego | Josette Bynum | |
| Commissioner Blance | Steven Blance | Also head writer/producer |
| Cousin Cassie | Unknown | |
| Dr. Gross | Lester Gross | |
| Emo Leigh | Leva Bates Leva Bates Leva Bates is a female professional wrestler who is currently working throughout the American independent circuit. She is best known for her time in SHIMMER.-Career:... |
TakeDown Rookie |
| Faith | Jenna Grattan Portia Perez Jenna Grattan is a Canadian professional wrestler best known under the stage name Portia Perez. Perez currently teams with Nicole Matthews as The Canadian NINJAs.-Professional wrestling career:... |
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| Felony | Bonnie Maxon | Managed by Officer Bubba |
| Fran | Mary Beth Bentley Lexie Fyfe Mary Beth Bentley , is an American professional wrestler. She has wrestled in various independent wrestling promotions, most notably for Shimmer Women Athletes and has had tryouts for both WWE and WCW.-Early life:... |
Half of The Lunch Ladies. Also acts as trainer |
| Gert | Fantasia | Half of The Lunch Ladies |
| Glory | Christie Mathis Christie Ricci Christie Mathis is an American professional wrestler better known by her ring names, Christie Ricci and Glory. She is the current and inaugural Wrestlicious Champion.... |
Wrestlicious Champion |
| Jezebel | Allison Plunkett | |
| Jimmy Hart | 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... |
Co-Host of Wrestlicious |
| Johnny C. | Johnny Cafarella | Producer and emcee |
| Johnny C. Junior | Andrew Omega | Ring announcer |
| JV Rich | Jonathan Vargas | Founder of Wrestlicious |
| Juvi Hall | Kayla Meltzer | |
| Kandi Kisses | Elizabeth Miklosi | Managed by The GumDrops |
| Kickstart Katie Nevaeh (wrestler) Elizabeth Vocke is an American professional wrestler, currently performing for several Northern United States-based independent promotions as well as the all-female promotion Shimmer Women Athletes.-Professional wrestling career:... |
Unknown | |
| Lil Slamm | Unknown | |
| Malibu Mackenzie | Lana Kinnear | |
| Maria Toro | Mercedes Martinez Mercedes Martinez Mercedes Martinez is a American professional wrestler, currently performing for Shimmer Women Athletes, as well as numerous independent promotions including World Xtreme Wrestling, Women Superstars Uncensored, and Full Impact Pro.... |
Managed by Bandita |
| Marley 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:... |
Unknown | |
| Masked Millie | Ann Brookstone | |
| Maui | Maria Santella | |
| Officer Bubba | Brad Niederer | |
| Penelope Bristol | Hannah Blossom | |
| Savannah | Unknown | Co-host of Wrestlicious |
| Shauna-Na | Danielle French | Managed by the Be-Bops |
| Sierra Sherraton | Erica D'Erico | |
| Tina the Trigger | Sammi Lane | |
| Toni the Top | Nikki Tsugranes | |
| Tyler Texas | Amy Janas Lorelei Lee Amy Janas , better known by her ring name Lorelei Lee, is an American professional wrestler. She is best known by her appearances for SHIMMER Women Athletes.- Shimmer :... |
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| Viper | Jeannie Kim | |
| White Magic Lacey (wrestler) Lacey is an American former professional wrestler, most known for working with numerous promotions throughout Northern America career such as Ring of Honor, Shimmer, IWA-Mid South, Full Impact Pro, and NWA Midwest. She has also wrestled for Chikara, ChickFight, and was part of Wrestling Society X... |
Unknown | |
Stables and Tag Teams
| Team name | Members | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Bristols | Beatrice and Penelope Bristol | |
| The Country Cuties | Cousin Cassie and Tyler Texas Lorelei Lee Amy Janas , better known by her ring name Lorelei Lee, is an American professional wrestler. She is best known by her appearances for SHIMMER Women Athletes.- Shimmer :... |
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| Jimmy's Angels | Anaconda, Cobra and Viper | |
| The Lunch Ladies | Fran Lexie Fyfe Mary Beth Bentley , is an American professional wrestler. She has wrestled in various independent wrestling promotions, most notably for Shimmer Women Athletes and has had tryouts for both WWE and WCW.-Early life:... and Gert |
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| The Naughty Girls | Charity, Hope Nicole Matthews Nicole Matthews is the ring name of a Canadian professional wrestler. Matthews regularly wrestles for Shimmer Women Athletes and NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling... and Faith Portia Perez Jenna Grattan is a Canadian professional wrestler best known under the stage name Portia Perez. Perez currently teams with Nicole Matthews as The Canadian NINJAs.-Professional wrestling career:... |
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| The Southern Belles | Charlotte Amber O'Neal Kimberly Dawn Davis is an American professional wrestler, better known by her ring name, Amber O'Neal.-Early career :... and Savannah |
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| TNT | Tina the Trigger and Toni the Top | |
Alumni
| Talent | Real Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amber Lively | Ashley Simmons | |
| Brooke Lynne | Rebecca Treston Becky Bayless Rebecca Treston better known by her ring name Rebecca "Becky" Bayless, is an American professional wrestler, currently working for independent promotions such as Women's Extreme Wrestling, Wrestling Superstars Unleashed, Wrestlicious, and Women Superstars Uncensored... |
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| Draculetta | Shannon Spruill | |
| Lacey Von Erich | Lacey Adkisson Lacey Von Erich Lacey Dawn Adkisson is an American professional wrestler better known by her ring name Lacey Von Erich. She is the daughter of Kerry Von Erich and the granddaughter of Fritz Von Erich... |
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| Paige Webb | Serena Deeb Serena Deeb Serena Deeb is an American professional wrestler. She is best known for her time with World Wrestling Entertainment, appearing on the SmackDown brand and also known for her time with the developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling. under the ring name Serena... |
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| Sister Ophelia | Mary-Kate Duignan Betsy Ruth MaryKate Duignan Glidewell is an American professional wrestler, best known for working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Rosie Lottalove. And World Women Pro-Wrestling Diana in Japan under the ring name Andreal Mother... |
Manager of The Naughty Girls |
Wrestlicious Championship
| # | Wrestlers | Reign | Date | Days held |
Location | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | Defeated Felony to become the inaugural champion. |