West Coast Wrestling Connection
| West Coast Wrestling Connection | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Professional wrestling |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 87 (as of January 25, 2016) |
| Production | |
| Location(s) | Salem, Oregon |
| Camera setup | Multiple-camera setup |
| Running time | 60 minutes (including commercials) |
| Release | |
| Original network | KPDX Portland, Oregon (May 2014 – present) |
| Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | May 24, 2014 – present |
| External links | |
| Website | |
The West Coast Wrestling Connection (WCWC) is a professional wrestling organization based in Salem, Oregon. The WCWC has a monthly television taping in Portland, Oregon. These shows are broadcast Saturday nights at 11 p.m. on KPDX-TV (KPDX 49/Comcast 13).
The WCWC was founded by Jeff Manning and Pat Kelley. They are currently managed by Jeff Manning (CEO), Herb Kraft (COO), Robert Blagman (CMO), Len Denton (Director of Wrestling Operations), and Rock Riddle (Director of Talent and Media Relations).[1]
History
The WCWC had its inaugural show in Salem, Oregon on March 20, 2005. Shows are held across western Oregon, with a monthly live event in Salem.
The WCWC on PDX TV debuted on May 24, 2014.[2] The promotion shoots a live TV taping, typically the first Saturday of each month. These tapings were originally held at the Bob White Theatre in Southeast Portland, but have since relocated to the Jackson Armory. The television broadcasts are hosted by Todd Keneley and Jeff Akin.
On October 22, 2013, nine wrestling promotions created a new wrestling body, the United Wrestling Network.[3]
Championships
As of March 1, 2015[4]
Current Championships[5]
| Championship | Champion | Previous | Date Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| WCWC Pacific Northwest Championship | Gangrel | Alexander Hammerstone | |
| WCWC Legacy Championship | Grappler 3 | Mikey O'Shea | |
| WCWC Tag Team Championship | The Whirlwind Gentlemen | Mikey O'Shea & Jeremy Blanchard | May 16th, 2015 |
Defunct Championships
| Championship | Final Champion | Previous | Date Won | Date Defunct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCWC Lightning Division Championship | Eric Right | Freddy Bravo | July 7, 2013 | September 1, 2013 |
Roster
As of March 1, 2015[6]
Wrestlers
| Wrestler | Championships | Affiliations |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Thornstowe | ||
| Alexander Hammerstone | WCWC Legacy Champion
WCWC Pacific Northwest Champion WCWC Tag Team Champion |
|
| Ashton Vuitton | ||
| Big Duke Dalton | WCWC Legacy Champion | |
| Caleb Konley | WCWC Tag Team Champion
WCWC Legacy Championship | |
| "TKO" Cody Smith | WCWC Lightning Division Champion
WCWC Tag Team Champion |
|
| Crash Test Cody | ||
| Dan Joseph | ||
| "Hotshot" Danny Duggan | WCWC Pacific Northwest Champion | |
| Darin Corbin | WCWC Pacific Northwest Champion | |
| Eric Right | WCWC Lightning Division Champion | |
| Ethan HD | WCWC Pacific Northwest Champion
WCWC Tag Team Champion |
Amerikan Guns (Tag Team) |
| Gangrel (wrestler) | WCWC Pacific Northwest Champion | |
| Grappler III | WCWC Champion
WCWC Tag Team Champion (x5) |
The Grappler's Wrecking Crew |
| Grappler IV | The Grappler's Wrecking Crew | |
| Instant Karma | The Hippies | |
| Jack Manley | WCWC Tag Team Champion | The Whirlwind Gentlemen (Tag Team) |
| Jeremy Blanchard | WCWC Legacy Champion
WCWC Tag Team Champion (w/Mikey O'Shea) |
The Grappler's Wrecking Crew |
| Joey Ryan (wrestler) | ||
| Kevin Kross | ||
| Matt Striker | ||
| Maxwell Chicago | ||
| Mike Santiago | WCWC Champion
WCWC Lightning Division Champion WCWC Tag Team Champion (x2) |
Amerikan Guns (Tag Team) |
| Mikey O'Shea | WCWC Tag Team Champion (x1 w/Gangrel, x1 w/Jeremy Blanchard) | |
| Nate Andrews | ||
| Nick Price | ||
| Remy Marcel | WCWC Tag Team Champion | The Whirlwind Gentlemen (Tag Team) |
| Running Water | The Hippies | |
| Suede Thompson | ||
Managers
Morty Lipschitz
Mr. Tubbs
Referees
"Smilin'" Dave Jackson
Kris Levin
Jay Stone
Broadcast Team
Jeff Akin
Todd Keneley
Pat Kelley
The Grappler's WCWC Academy
The Grappler runs the WCWC Training Academy in Salem, Oregon. The school is operated under the direction of lead trainer Erik Baeden.[7]
References
- ↑ http://wc-wc.com
- ↑ West Coast Wrestling Connection to Air on TV in Portland http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/318370/West-Coast-Wrestling-Connection-to-Air-on-TV-in-Portland.htm
- ↑ http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=81044
- ↑ WCWC Titles http://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=794&page=9
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/user/WCWCPresents
- ↑ WCWC All-Time Roster http://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=794&page=16
- ↑ Training http://wc-wc.com/
