Chaotic Wrestling
Acronym | CW |
---|---|
Founded | 2000 |
Style | Professional wrestling |
Headquarters | North Andover, Massachusetts |
Owner(s) | Kevin Bowe (2020–present)
Brian Phillips (2017–2020) Jamie Jamitkowski (2000–2017) |
Website | www |
Chaotic Wrestling (CW) is an American independent wrestling promotion, which has been operating throughout New England since 2000; with its current home base in North Andover, Massachusetts.
Chaotic Wrestling is known for producing successful, homegrown talent through their professional wrestling school, the New England Pro Wrestling Academy (formerly known as the Chaotic Training Center). Graduates of the school include
, among others.History
Originally Chaotic World Wrestling, the Chaotic Wrestling roster is composed mainly of
Chaotic Wrestling has been described as a “feeder fed[eration]”[3] for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Because of this relationship, WWE has been known to contact CW when they are in need of people to appear on WWE programming.[4] Chaotic Wrestling was selected in 2006 to host a large WWE tryout session,[5] and several Chaotic Wrestling competitors, including Kofi Kingston,[6] were later employed by WWE.[7] Former Chaotic Wrestling referee and booker Todd "The Bod" Sinclair has also worked for WWE and currently works for Ring of Honor.[4]
Chaotic Wrestling has also employed several wrestlers who had previously gained fame with major promotions.
Some wrestlers competing for Chaotic Wrestling have been noted for their unusual gimmicks. Writing for
Chaotic Wrestling owner Jamie Jamitkowski states that the promotion has no desire to compete with
In May 2007, Chaotic Wrestling and Fabulous Productions announced a special charity event featuring then-
Chaotic Wrestling later hosted another fundraiser event to help with the medical bills for WWE Hall of Famer and former Chaotic Training Center operator Killer Kowalski.[18]
Pro Wrestling Academy (NEPWA)
Chaotic Wrestling also operates a successful professional wrestling school known as the New England Pro Wrestling Academy (NEPWA), which operated as the Chaotic Training Center until July 1, 2011. The school was established in the early 2000s, when it merged with the world renown Killer Kowalski School of Wrestling. Kowalski, who has been described as one of the “most respected trainers”[19][20] in the world and trained such wrestlers as Big John Studd, Triple H, Perry Saturn, and Chyna,[20] oversaw training at the school prior to his death.[18]
The school is currently owned by Chaotic Wrestling owner, Kevin Bowe (Chase Del Monte), as well as Scott Guerin (Max Smashmaster) former
While forced to shut down for several months during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the school underwent numerous renovations to improve the facilities provided to their students. Post-renovations, the school now is equipped with a full gym/workout area, as well as a "collapsible" studio, so that they can also utilize the facility to record full wrestling shows during the pandemic.[21]
Notable graduates
Several graduates have appeared on WWE television, wrestled tryout matches, signed developmental contracts, or have appeared on TNA programming.
- Kofi Kingston
- Damien Sandow[22]
- Dominik Dijakovic
- Flip Gordon
- R. J. Brewer[23]
- Chad Wicks[22]
- Ivar
- Sasha Banks
- Darren Young
- Roxxi
- Kenny Dykstra
- Oney Lorcan
- Tommaso Ciampa
- Carmelo Hayes
Championships
Current champions
Championship | Current champion(s) | Reign | Date won | Days held |
Location | Notes | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heavyweight Championship | The Mecca | 1 | December 16, 2022 | 496 | Tewksbury, MA
|
Defeated Anthony Greene, Brad Cashew and champion Davienne in a four-way elimination match on Dead End.
|
[24] |
New England Championship | Mortar | 1 | May 27, 2022 | 699 | Boston, MA
|
Defeated Ricky Smokes in a ladder match on Chaotic Boston Brawl. | [25] |
Tag Team Championship | Shot Through The Heart (Love Doug and TJ Crawford) |
1 (1, 1) |
January 13, 2023 | 468 | Lowell, MA
|
Defeated The Unit (Danny Miles and Trigga The OG) on Pandemonium: Friday The 13th. |
[26] |
Pan Optic Championship | Paris Van Dale | 2 | January 13, 2023 | 468 | Lowell, MA
|
Defeated Armani Kayos on Pandemonium: Friday The 13th. | [26] |
Retired and defunct championships
Championship | Final champion(s) | Date retired | Location |
---|---|---|---|
Chaotic Wrestling Television Championship | Dukes Dalton | February 16, 2002 | Lowell, Massachusetts |
Chaotic Wrestling Light Heavyweight Championship | Dukes Dalton | February 16, 2002 | Lawrence, Massachusetts |
Alumni
- Aaron Stevens
- Adam Barisano
- Alex Arion
- Ali Muhammad
- Andre Lyonz
- Angers
- Anthony Greene
- Antonio Thomas
- April Hunter
- Arch Kincaid
- Austin Aries
- Barbie
- Bret Hart
- Billy Bax
- Billy Kryptonite
- Brian Black
- ”Firebrand” Brian Fury
- Brian Milonas
- Brutus Beefcake
- Charlie Haas
- Cherry Payne
- Chief Fox
- Christopher Nowinski
- Craig Stratton
- "The Immortal" Dan Murphy
- Dawn Marie
- Dr. Reginald Heresy
- East Coast Cowboy
- Edward G. Xtasy
- Flip Gordon
- Fred "Bonecrusher" Sampson
- Frankie Armadillo
- Gino Martino
- Jason Blade
- "Thrillride" Jimmy Preston
- Jimmy Snuka
- John Cena
- Johnny Fabulous
- "Fabulous" Johnny Vegas
- John Kronus
- R. J. Brewer
- "Butcher" Jon Poe
- J. T. Franks
- Julian Starr
- Kenn Phoenix
- King Kong Bundy
- Kofi Nahaje Kingston
- Little Guido Maritato
- Low Ki
- "Latin Fury" Luis (Demon) Ortiz
- Mark Shurman
- Matt Bennett
- Matt Taven
- Matthew Evagrius
- Maverick Wild
- Max Bauer (wrestler)
- Mercedes KV
- "The American Sasuke" Mikaze
- Mike Crockett
- Mike Kruel
- Mike Nice/MPG
- "Hot Shot" Mike Reed
- Nick Gamma
- Nick Logan
- Nikki Roxx
- Nova
- Peter Mulloy
- Pristine Kristine
- Psycho
- Referee Richard Lannon
- "Big" Rick Fuller
- Ricky Steamboat
- Rob Eckos
- Ronnie D. Lishus
- "The Scene" Scott Reed
- "Manager of Champions" Sean Gorman
- Short Sleeve Sampson
- Sledge
- Simon Diamond
- Slyck Wagner Brown
- Sparkles
- Spike Dudley
- Stevie Richards
- Studd
- Tim McNeany
- Tito Santana
- Todd Sinclair
- Tommaso Ciampa
- Tommy Dreamer
- Tony Atlas
- Tony Omega
- U-Gene
- Christopher Annino aka Rescue 911
- Vince Vicallo
- Xavier
Chaotic Wrestling Hall of Fame
The Chaotic Wrestling Hall of Fame is an American
- Inductees
# | Year | Ring name (Birth name)[Note 1] |
Notes[Note 2] |
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1 | 2006 | Luis Ortiz | Won the Chaotic Wrestling Heavyweight Championship (2 times), Chaotic Wrestling New England Championship (3 times), and Chaotic Wrestling Tag Team Championship (1 time) |
2 | 2008 | Arch Kincaid (Nick Dealy) |
Won the Chaotic Wrestling Heavyweight Championship (1 time), Chaotic Wrestling New England Championship (1 time), Chaotic Wrestling Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time), and Chaotic Wrestling Tag Team Championship (2 times) |
3 | 2008 | Dukes Dalton (James McCarthy) |
Won the Chaotic Wrestling New England Championship (2 times) and Chaotic Wrestling Light Heavyweight Championship (1 time) |
4 | 2009 | Mike Hollow | Head instructor at Chaotic Wrestling's training facility |
5 | 2009 | John Walters (John Stagikas) |
Won the Chaotic Wrestling Heavyweight Championship (2 times), Chaotic Wrestling New England Championship (1 time), and Chaotic Wrestling Tag Team Championship (1 time) |
6 | 2010 | Gino Martino (John Ferraro) |
Won the Chaotic Wrestling Heavyweight Championship (2 times) |
7 | 2011 | Killer Kowalski (Walter Kowalski) |
Trained many of Chaotic Wrestling's top stars through his "School of Professional Wrestling". |
8 | 2015 | Psycho (Jarod Ceres) |
Won the Chaotic Wrestling New England Championship (1 time) and Chaotic Wrestling Tag Team Championship (2 times) |
See also
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