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This is a list of independent wrestling promotions in Canada, sorted by regional area, and lists both active and defunct "indy promotions."
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| Can-Am Wrestling | Calgary | Steve Gillespie Otto Gentile Steve Wilde | 1997–2002 2021- | Yes | ||
| Monster Pro Wrestling | Edmonton | Sean Dunster | 2002– | Yes | ||
| Love Pro Wrestling | Edmonton | Spencer Love | 2021– | Yes | ||
| Pure Power Wrestling | Lethbridge | Kevin Farrell Kyle Kristiansen Jim Kristensen Richard Rainey | 2010– | Yes | ||
| Real Canadian Wrestling | Edmonton | Steven Ewaschuk | 2003– | Yes | ||
| Wild Rose Sports Association | Calgary | Jay Sullivan | 2022– | Yes | ||
| Defunct | ||||||
| Can-Am Wrestling | Grand Prairie | Martin Boroditsky | 1989 | No | ||
| Canadian All-Pro Wrestling | Calgary | Tim Stein | 2011–2012 | No | ||
| Canadian Championship Wrestling | Edmonton | |||||
| Canadian Rocky Mountain Wrestling | Calgary | Darryl Harty Ed Langley | 1992–1995 | No | ||
| Canadian Wrestling Coalition | Red Deer | Dylon Featherstone | 2015-2019 | No | The promotion was sold to Real Canadian Wrestling in early 2019 and they did a few co-hosted shows under "RCW/CWC" through that year but after their August 2019 show they announced their official closure and dropped the "CWC" from their initials, thereby marking the end of the Canadian Wrestling Coalition. | |
| Canadian Wrestling Connection | Calgary | Bob Pupetz | 1989–1992 | No | ||
| Hart Legacy Wrestling | Calgary | John Oniston (2013) Smith Hart (2015-2017) Stacey Angel | 2013-2017 | No | ||
| Power Zone Wrestling | Lethbridge | Tim Strom | 2005–2009 | No | ||
| Revolution Pro | Edmonton | Justin Sczembora | 2013–2014 | |||
| Stampede Wrestling | Calgary | Stu Hart (1948–1984) Vince McMahon (1984–1985) Bruce Hart (1985–1989, 1999–2005) Ross Hart (1999–2005) Bill Bell (2005–2008) | 1948–1989 1999–2008 | No | ||
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| Best Entertainment Wrestling | Saskatoon | 2020- | Yes | |||
| Prairie Pro Wrestling | Saskatoon | Roberto Ureta | 2020- | |||
| Ringside Wrestling | Moose Jaw | Joe Neustaeter | 2014– | Yes | ||
| Defunct | ||||||
| Gold Dragon Wrestling | Moose Jaw | Jan and Michelle Armstrong | 2008–2014 | Yes | ||
| Hardcore Wrestling/Wild West Wrestling | Regina | Scott Wheatley | 1996–1998 | Yes | ||
| High Impact Wrestling Canada | Regina | Charles Pichette (1996–2012) Mike Roberts (2012–2019) | 1998–2019 | Yes | Split Brand: HIW Wildside | |
| High Impact Wrestling Wildside | Regina/Saskatoon | Mike Roberts | 2014–2015 and 2017–2019 | Yes | Split Brand: HIW Canada | |
| Professional Outlaw Wrestling | Saskatoon | Crash Crimson | 2001–2005 | Yes | ||
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| Canadian Wrestling's Elite | Winnipeg | Danny Warren | 2009– | Yes | ||
| Premier Championship Wrestling | Winnipeg | Andrew Shallcross | 2002– | |||
| Primos Wrestling Canada | Winnipeg | Graeme Keam | 2010– | No | ||
| Union of Wrestling | Winnipeg | 2016- | No | |||
| Winnipeg Pro Wrestling | Winnipeg | 2018- | No | |||
| Defunct | ||||||
| Action Wrestling Entertainment | Winnipeg | Jeff Dyck | 2005–2006 | No | ||
| Canadian Wrestling Federation | Winnipeg | Ernie Todd | 1979–1984 | No | ||
| International Wrestling Alliance | Winnipeg | Joan McGuire Tony Condello | 1974–2000 | No | Originally known as the West Four Wrestling Alliance from 1974 to 1994. | |
| New Wrestling Nation | Île-des-Chênes | Dan King | 2006–2011 | |||
| Steeltown Pro Wrestling | Selkirk | Rob Stardom TJ Bratt | 2007–2013 | Yes | ||
| Supercard Wrestling | Winnipeg | Walter Shechyk | 1979–1984 | No | Formerly known as New Brand Wrestling. | |
| WFX Wrestling | Winnipeg | Jeff Dyck | 2007–2010 | No | ||
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| Acclaim Pro Wrestling | Ottawa | Chaz Lovely (2010-) Brent Doherty (2010-) | 2010- | Yes | ||
| Barrie Wrestling | Barrie | Shawn Gibson | 2015– | Yes | ||
| Big Time Pro Wrestling | Ottawa | Joe Dunlap Pat Paquette | 2004– | Yes | Associated with Bodyslammers Gym. Head trainer Claude Prest and trainers Crimson X and Hangman. | |
| Border City Wrestling | Windsor | Scott D'Amore | 1993– | Yes | ||
| Border Town Pro Wrestling | Fort Erie | Chris Snieg | 2018– | Yes | ||
| Capital City Championship Wrestling (C*4) | Ottawa | Mark P. | 2007– | Yes | ||
| Canadian Pro Wrestling | Woodstock | Robbie McAllister | 2011– | Yes | ||
| Canadian Wrestling Federation | St. Catharines | Frank Ryckman | 2014– | Yes | ||
| Chem Valley Wrestling | Sarnia | Arron Sisson | 2019- | No | ||
| Chinlock Wrestling | Kingston | Jan Murphy | ?– | Yes | ||
| Classic Championship Wrestling | Southern Ontario | Jay McDonald | 2009– | Yes | ||
| CrossBody Pro Wrestling | Kitchener | Ben Ortmanns Chris Tidwell | 2016- | |||
| Crossfire Wrestling | St. Catharines | Chris LaPlante | 2012– | Yes | ||
| Deathproof Fight Club | South-Western Ontario | Chad Gowing | 2009– | Yes | ||
| Demand Lucha | Toronto | Jordan Matthew Marques | 2015- | Yes | ||
| Destiny Wrestling | Mississauga | Emilio Albi | 2014- | Yes | ||
| Great Canadian Wrestling | Oshawa | David Lorne | 2005– | Yes | ||
| Independent Pro Wrestling (IPW) | Brantford | Mike Shea | 2002- | Yes | ||
| Magnificent Championship Wrestling | Brantford | Nick Mercante | 2010– | Yes | ||
| Northland Wrestling | North Bay | Dann Pigozzo | 2016- | Yes | ||
| Northumberland Pro Wrestling | Northumberland County | Derek Sharp, Lionel Poizner, Rob MacArthur | 2019- | www.northumberlandpro.com | ||
| Ontario Elite Wrestling (OEW) | North Bay | Steve Lavictoire, Rhyan Tourout | 2022- | |||
| Pro Wrestling Eclipse | Oshawa | Sean Murley | 2010– | Yes | ||
| Pure Wrestling Association | Kitchener Guelph | Mike Becherer | 2005– | Yes | ||
| PWA Niagara | Niagara Region | Pete Stalmach | 2006– | Yes | ||
| Smash Wrestling | Toronto | 2011– | Yes | |||
| Superkick'D Live | Toronto | Ashley Sixx, Kris Chambers [1] | 2015– | Yes | ||
| Union of Independent Professional Wrestlers | Toronto | Anthony Kingdom James | 2007; 2012–2014; 2019- | Yes | ||
| Defunct | ||||||
| Alpha-1 Wrestling | Hamilton | Julian Micevski (2010-) [2] | 2010–2021 | This company was on an indefinite hiatus as of their show on October 21, 2012, due to financial issues that are related to thefts totaling at least $1,350. It resumed in 2013 with REHAB. | ||
| Apocalypse Wrestling Federation | Toronto | Ron Hutchison | 1998–2004; 2008 | Yes | ||
| BSE Pro | Toronto | Dave Blezzard | 2005–2010 | No | Merged with Border City Wrestling to form Maximum Pro Wrestling in 2010. | |
| Canadian Grand Prix Wrestling | Joe Dunlap | 2003–2007 | Yes | [3] | ||
| Canadian Wrestling Action | Cornwall | Greg Ezard | 2007–2015 | Yes | ||
| Canadian Wrestling Revolution | Toronto | Frank Greco | 2007-2010 | Yes | ||
| Championship Wrestling International | Brantford | Nick "Nitro" Wyman | 1998– | Yes | ||
| Conflict Wrestling | Kitchener | Jeffery Marsh | 2011–2014, 2016 | Yes | Formerly known as Tri-City Wrestling | |
| Extreme Wrestling League Show | Brooklin | Darryl Swoffer | 2007–2014 | Yes | ||
| Fight! Brand | Toronto | Ashley Sixx | 2011–2014 | Yes | ||
| Fringe Pro Wrestling | Hamilton | Cameron Banks | 2013–2016 | No | ||
| Great White North Wrestling | Hamilton | Jack Kinsella | 2007–2013 | Yes | ||
| Hogtown Wrestling | Toronto | Jay Nadler | 2012–2017 | Yes | Formerly known as Victory Commonwealth Wrestling. | |
| Maple Leaf Wrestling | Toronto | Jack Corcoran (1930–1939) John Tunney (1939) Frank Tunney (1939–1983) Jack Tunney (1983–1986) Eddie Tunney (1983–1986) | 1930–1986 | No | ||
| Maximum Pro Wrestling | Toronto Windsor | Scott D'Amore Arda Ocal Jason Brown Jeffrey Scott James Trepanier Dave Blezard | 2010– | Yes | ||
| Neo Wrestling | Niagara Falls | Jesse Friskey (2002-2006) [4] Jesse Scott (2002-2006, 2011-) [5] | 2002-2006 2011- [6] | Yes | Formerly known as Neo Spirit Pro Wrestling | |
| Niagara Pro Wrestling | Fort Erie | Aaron Thompson | 2010–2013 | Yes | ||
| Mecca Pro Wrestling | Cornwall | 2010–2016 | Yes | |||
| Moonshine Branded Wrestling | Welland | Matthew Terry | 2011–2014, 2016 | Yes | ||
| Ontario Championship Wrestling | Kingston | Roy Demerchant | 2016–2019 | Yes | ||
| Pro Wrestling Xtreme | Tillsonburg | Jay McDonald/Dan Vandekerckhove | 2004–2009 | Yes | ||
| Rage Wrestling Entertainment | Ottawa | Damian Styles | 2005–2012 | Yes | Merged with Big Time Pro Wrestling in 2012. | |
| Sault Area Wrestling | Sault Ste. Marie | Rob Zagorc | 2007–2014 | Yes | ||
| Squared Circle Wrestling | Toronto | Rob Fuego | 2010– | Yes | ||
| Steel City Pro Wrestling | Hamilton | 2014 - 2017 | Yes | |||
| TWA Powerhouse | St. Catharines | Frank Ryckman | 2008–2013 | Yes | ||
| Twin Wrestling Entertainment | Toronto | Jian Magen Page Magen | 1999–2011 | Yes | ||
| WrestleCrisis | Toronto | Ross Aitken [7] | 2011-2014 | Yes | ||
| Wrestling Abaddon | Toronto | Osiris | 2015–2016 | Yes | ||
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| BATTLEWAR | Montreal | James McGee Mike Daponte | 2012– | No | ||
| Federation de Lutte Québécoise / Théâtre Extrême | Montréal | Carl Leduc | 2001– | Yes | ||
| Granby Entertainment Wrestling | Granby | Sébastien Maltais | 2002– | Yes | ||
| Inter Species Wrestling | Montreal | Mike Rotch | 2005– | Yes | ||
| International Wrestling Syndicate | Montreal | Manny Eleftheriou | 1998–2010; 2014– | Yes | ||
| La Descente du Coude | Montreal | Maxime Thifault Julien Ethier Guillaume Maltais | 2017- | Yes | ||
| nCw Femmes Fatales | Montreal | François Poirier Phil Bélanger | 2009– | Yes | ||
| Northern Championship Wrestling | Montreal | François Poirier Phil Bélanger | 1986– | Yes | ||
| North Shore Pro Wrestling | Quebec | Steve Boutet | 2011– | Yes | ||
| Defunct | ||||||
| Canadian International Wrestling | Mike Vachon Paul Vachon | 1994 | No | |||
| Elite Wrestling Revolution | Quebec City | Eric Picard Patrick La Rue Claude Provost | 2004–2005 | No | ||
| Grand Prix Wrestling | Montreal | Lucien Gregoire Gary Legault Paul Vachon | 1971–1974 | No | ||
| International Wrestling Association | Montreal | Eddie Quinn (1935–1964) Bob Langevin (1965–1975) Johnny Rougeau (1965–1975) | 1935–1975 | No | Originally known as the American Wrestling Association from 1935 to 1965. | |
| Lutte Internationale | Montreal | Andre the Giant (1980–1984) Gino Brito (1980–1987) Frank Valois (1980–1987) | 1980–1987 | No | ||
| Royal Wrestling Ring | Verdun | Alain Field | 1994–1997 | No | ||
| World All-Star Wrestling | Montreal | 1994–1995 | No | |||
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling | Shediac | Emile Duprée (1977–1986, 2001– Present) Paul Peller (1986–1992) Mike Zinck (2001) | 1977–1992 2001–Present | No | Also Referred to as "Grand Prix." Runs intermittently. | |
| Innovative Hybrid Wrestling | Greater Moncton | Julien Young (2005–) Mathieu Titus (2005–) Serge Doucet (2005-2013) Dave Cawley (2005-2015) Kevin Tyler (2013-2018) Peter Smith (2018–) Sandra Taylor (2018–) Chris Glidden (2018–) | 2005– | Yes | ||
| North Pro Canadian Wrestling | ased in Greater Moncton, New Brunswick | Eric Doucet | 2015– | No | Also Referred to as "North Pro Wrestling or North Pro" | |
| Defunct | ||||||
| NWE Pro Wrestling | Miramichi, Sussex, St.John | Sean Nelson, Isaac Malley | 2013–2021 | Yes | Also Referred to as "Next Wrestling Entertainment" | |
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| Downtown Wrestling | Halifax | Ryan Fried | 2022- | Yes | ||
| EPIC Pro Wrestling | South Shore | Kasey Krypt | 2022- | No | ||
| Kaizen Pro Wrestling | Halifax / Dartmouth | 2019- | Yes | https://www.kaizenwrestling.ca | ||
| Relentless Wrestling | Dana Christie Sophie Marie | 2022- | No | |||
| Ultimate Championship Wrestling | Spryfield | Chuck "Coalminer Chuck" Martin | 2007– | Yes | Yes | |
| Defunct | ||||||
| Canadian Championship Wrestling | Berwick | Paul Peller Stephen Petitpas | 1990–1992 | No | ||
| East Coast Pro Wrestling | Kingston | Sheldon MacLean | 2005–2010 | No | ||
| Eastern Sports Association | Halifax | Al Zink (1969–1975) Rudy Kay (1969–1975) Bobby Kay (1975–1976) | 1969–1976 | No | ||
| New Breed Wrestling | Truro | Chris Cooke & Tyson Hamilton | 2008–2012 | Yes | No | |
| WrestleCentre | Halifax | Jason Mosher | 2014–2016 | Yes | ||
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| Inner City Wrestling | Bonavista | Brady Hobbs Kyle Durdle | 2023- | Yes | ||
| New Evolution Wrestling | St. John's | Travis Canning Sheldon Bishop | 2015- | Yes | ||
| Newfoundland Championship Wrestling | St. John's | Bennett Brothers | 1998–2005 2023- | No | ||
| Defunct | ||||||
| Cutting Edge Wrestling | St. John's | Sailor White Gord Glynn | 1998–2007 2011–2019 | No | ||
| Newfoundland Pro Wrestling | St. John's | Steve Clarke | 2013–2015 | No | ||
| Name | Location | Owner(s) | Years active | Website | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active | ||||||
| Red Rock Wrestling | Stratford | Mike Hughes | 2009– | Yes | ||
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