Memphis Wrestling
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Headquarters | Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
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Founder(s) | Corey Maclin |
Predecessor | United States Wrestling Association Memphis Championship Wrestling |
Memphis Wrestling was an American
professional wrestling promotion based in Memphis, Tennessee
.
History
Founded in 2003, Memphis Wrestling evolved from an earlier short-lived promotion called Memphis Championship Wrestling.[1] The promotion became defunct in 2014.
In 2019,
WLMT-TV CW30 Memphis. In 2022, Championship Wrestling from Memphis changed its name to Memphis Wrestling, becoming a stand-alone promotion separate from Marquez's other Championship Wrestling projects. The name change was publicly endorsed by Jerry Jarrett
on November 22, 2022. However, this promotion has no connections to Corey Maclin's Memphis Wrestling or any of the previous Memphis territories, despite the shared name.
Television
The Memphis Wrestling in-studio television show, Memphis Wrestling: Home of Rhythm and Bruise, was broadcast weekly on
.In January 2008, Memphis Wrestling began running repeats of previously-aired shows. On August 9, 2008, Memphis Wrestling returned to its 11 AM Saturday spot, now on channel 50. The show ceased airing in 2014.
Championships
- Memphis Wrestling Light Heavyweight Championship
- Memphis Wrestling Southern Heavyweight Championship
- Memphis Wrestling Southern Tag Team Championship
- Memphis Wrestling Southern Television Championship (defunct)
Clash of Legends
See also
References
- ^ Bixenspan, David. "WWE's New Performance Center and the History of the Developmental System". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2022-10-07.