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Formerly | Capitol Wrestling (until 2020) |
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Industry | Professional wrestling |
Founded | 2017 |
Founders | Ashe Samuel Marcus Dowling Matthew Ryan |
Website | www |
Catalyst Wrestling is an American professional wrestling promotion.
Catalyst Wrestling was founded as Capitol Wrestling in 2017 by Ashe Samuel, [1] Marcus Dowling, [2] and Matthew Ryan, [3] changing its name in April 2020. [4]
The first show for the promotion occurred on March 25, 2017, at Cathedral Hall in Jersey City. Catalyst Wrestling programming appears on the Fight Network through an international syndication deal. [4] Alumni of the promotion has included Colby Corino and Homicide, [5] and they have brought in guests like Kevin Nash to appear on its programming. [6] The promotion now holds its events in various cities across the United States. [7] [8] The company also has relationships with professional wrestling schools such as the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy run by Seth Rollins. [9]
Catalyst Wrestling has several championshipships, including the TV Championship, Women's Championship, Tag Team Championship, a "Freestyle" Championship, and the Catalyst Wrestling Championship. [10]
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