Xtreme Latin American Wrestling
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| Acronym | X-LAW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Style | Professional wrestling Hardcore wrestling Lucha libre Shoot |
| Headquarters | Mexico City |
| Founder(s) | Ernesto Ocampo |
| Owner(s) | Ernesto Ocampo |
Xtreme Latin American Wrestling (XLAW or X-LAW) is a
professional wrestling promotion based in Mexico, founded in 2001 by wrestling journalist Ernesto Ocampo. The promotion is credited to be the first Hardcore wrestling
company in Mexico.
The promotion began in an attempt to show the Mexican fans the wrestling style that was practiced during the nineties in foreign promotions like
The promotion was founded in 2001 and closed in 2005. However, the promotion was restarted in 2009.
History
X-LAW: Génesis
In 2000, Ocampo, who was then working for the magazine
El Toreo de Cuatro Caminos, a bullring that for more than two decades host the shows of UWA
.
Ocampo and Flores also signed ECW wrestlers
Rey Misterio, Sr. and Halloween vs. El Mosco and Depredador. The show was heavily promoted in Luchas 2000 magazine and in other publications like La Afición newspaper[6][7] and the Tijuana based Frontera daily[8]
The show was held on March 4, 2001 gathering a crowd of 7000 people.[9][10]
X-LAW: LAW AND disORDER
After Génesis, Ocampo and Flores planned a second show in El Toreo headlined by a mask vs. hair match between Hijo del Santo and Perro Aguayo, but the idea was scrapped due to the forced retirement of Aguayo after a similar match between him and
Nosawa in a deathmatch.[12]
X-LAW XMAS
On December 16, 2001, was held the X-LAW XMAS show in Unidad Deportiva Javier Rojo Gómez,
Pirata Morgan, Jr. The winner was Brazo de Plata Jr., so he was awarded with the belt.[13]
In the apuestas match, Crazy Boy shaved the Pirate, then bet his mask against Brazo de Plata's belt. The new champion agreed, and right there start the match, which was won by Crazy Boy.
Championships
Current champions
| Championship | Champion(s) | Previous | Date Won | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-LAW Heavyweight Championship | LA Park |
Nicho el Millonario | August 8, 2004 | Auditorio de Tijuana |
| X-LAW International Championship | Sabu | Damián 666 | October 30, 2010 | Arena López Mateos, Tlalnepantla |
| Junior Heavyweight Championship | Daga | Joe Lider |
February 19, 2012 | Arena López Mateos, Tlalnepantla |
| X-LAW Tag Team Championship | Vacant | La Familia de Tijuana ( Damian 666 and Halloween ) |
April 4, 2004 | |
| X-LAW Welterweight Championship | Serval | Inaugural | March 20, 2010 | Plaza de Toros de Tula, HGO
|
| X-LAW Women's Championship | A☆YU☆MI | Inaugural | May 29, 2009 | Circo Volador, Mexico City |
See also
Notes
- ^ a b c "La Historia de la Lucha Extrema en México Vol. 1". Súper Luchas Gráfico #20 (in Spanish). January 15, 2007.
- ^ "As I See It". Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ a b c "La Historia de la Lucha Extrema en México Vol. 2". Súper Luchas Gráfico #21 (in Spanish). March 19, 2007.
- ^ "Wrestling Facts On Yoshihiro Tajiri". Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ "¿Sabías que El Mesías...?". Retrieved 2011-12-13.
- ^ Laura Lozano (January 31, 2001). "La Afición". El 4 de marzo en El Toreo, Lucha extrema en México (in Spanish).
- ^ Laura Lozano (February 3, 2001). "La Afición". Se calientan los ánimos: Damián 666 responde a Sabú (in Spanish).
- ^ José María Castro Vidal (February 14, 2001). "Frontera". Busca Damián cetro de Sabú (in Spanish).
- ^ Jaime Guerrero (March 7, 2001). "Hoy Extramex!". ¡Extrema y sangrienta! (in Spanish).
- ^ "Función Génesis de X-LAW". Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Universo 2000 gana la cabellera del Perro Aguayo". Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "Sabú ya se ha enfrentado a Nosawa". Retrieved 2011-11-18.
- ^ "X-LAW Junior Heavyweight Championship". Retrieved 2011-11-19.