List of professional wrestling promoters in the United States

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This is a list of professional wrestling promoters in the United States.

Contents

Pioneer-era (1900s–1940s)

This section lists notable professional wrestling promoters, especially those of the "Farmer" Burns-Frank Gotch and "Gold Dust Trio"-eras, active prior to the formation of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) in 1948.

Ring name
(Real name) [a]
LifeYears active [b] LocationPromotion [c] [d] Ref.
Heywood Allen1882–19581905–1949 Louisville, Kentucky Midwest Wrestling Alliance (1935–1947) [1]
Perry Bash1941–1948 Wichita, Kansas [1]
Paul Bowser 1886–19601910–1960 Boston, Massachusetts American Wrestling Association (1922–1960) [1]
Orville Brown 1908–19811931–1957 St. Louis, Missouri Midwest Wrestling Association (1948–1963) [1]
Jim Crockett, Sr. 1909–19731931–1973 Charlotte, North Carolina Jim Crockett Promotions (1931–1973) [1]
Price Daulton1944–1945 Tampa, Florida [1]
Max Clayton1896-19571926–1957 Omaha National Wrestling Alliance (Omaha) (1948-1957) [2] [3]
Jimmy Demetral
(Dimitro Demetralis)
1892–19781915–1973 Madison, Wisconsin International Wrestling Promotion (1924–1973) [4]
Ray Fabiani1889–19731923–1969 Philadelphia [1]
Clayton Fisher1909–19771938–1940 Albuquerque, New Mexico [1]
Pinkie George
(Paul L. George)
1904–19931931–1976 Des Moines, Iowa Midwest Wrestling Association
NWA Central States (1948–1958)
[1]
Nick Gulas 1915–19911937–1980 Nashville, Tennessee NWA Mid-America (1953–1980)
Mid-South Wrestling Association / Mid-South Pro Wrestling (1982)
South Wrestling (1982)
[1]
Al Haft1886–19761914–1965 Columbus, Ohio Midwest Wrestling Alliance (1930–1948)
[1] [5]
Virgil Hamlin1922–1957 Portland, Oregon Pacific Coast Wrestling (1922–1957) [1]
Chris Jordan1886-19401906–1940 Birmingham, Alabama Chris Jordan Promotions (1932–1940) [1]
Paul Jones1902–19881929–1984 Atlanta, Georgia (GCW) Georgia Championship Wrestling (1944–1984)
Al Karasick1890–19651921–1962 Honolulu, Hawaii 50th State Big Time Wrestling (1936–1962) [1] [6]
Gust Karras1902–19761918–1976 St. Joseph, Missouri Gust Karras Sports Promotions (1933–1948)
NWA Central States (1949–1976)
[1] [7]
Fred Kohler
(Fred Koch)
1903–19691925–1965 Chicago NWA Chicago (1949–1963)
International Wrestling Association (1963–1965)
[1]
Doc Krone
(John Krone)
1873–19341896–1934 Chicago [1] [8] [9]
Harry Landry Friars Point, Mississippi National Wrestling Association (1932–1946) [1]
Harry Light 1898–19711945–1965 Detroit, Michigan Harry Light Wrestling Office (1945–1948)
NWA Detroit (1948–1958)
[1]
Bob Luce
(Robert A. Luce)
1928–20071965–1989 Chicago American Wrestling Association (1965-1985)
World Wrestling Association (1965–1989)
[1] [10]
Joe Malcewicz1897–19651922–1962 San Francisco, California NWA San Francisco (1949–1962) [1] [11]
Sam Marbarger Indianapolis, Indiana National Wrestling Association [1]
Ed McLemore1905–19691940–1966 Houston, Texas Southwest Sports (1940–1966) [1] [12]
Jess McMahon
(Roderick J. McMahon)
1882–19541915–1954 Long Island, New York Capitol Wrestling Corporation (1915–1954) [1] [8]
Sam Muchnick
(Jeshua Muchnick)
1905–19981932–1982 St. Louis, Missouri St. Louis Wrestling Club (1942–1982) [1] [8] [13]
Toots Mondt
(Joseph Raymond Mondt)
1886–19761902–1965 World Wide Wrestling Federation (1963–1965) [1] [13]
Tom Packs 1894–19641922–1948 St. Louis, Missouri Tom Packs Sport Enterprises, Inc. (1922–1948) [1]
Jack Pfefer 1894–19741924–1967 New York City, New York
San Diego, California
Toledo, Ohio
[1]
Tex Porter
(Franklin Porter)
1907–19981927–1953 Seattle, Washington Pacific Coast Wrestling (1945–1953) [14]
Eddie Quinn 1906–19651939–1963New England and Quebec [1] [8]
John Regus1917–1995 Memphis, Tennessee NWA Mid-America (1953–1980) [1] [8]
Bill Sallade1945–1949 Tampa, Florida [1]
Morris Siegel1897–19661929–1966 Houston, Texas Southwest Sports (1929–1966) [1] [8]
George Simpson1897–deceased1935–1964 Kansas City, Missouri NWA Central States (1948–1964) [1]
Tony Stecher
(Anton Stecher)
1889–19541933–1954 Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis Boxing & Wrestling Club (1933–1948)
NWA Minneapolis (1948–1954)
[1]
George Tuohey1865-1927 Boston, Massachusetts American Wrestling Association (1919–1922)
Adam Weissmuller1899–19371930–1937 Detroit, Michigan [1] [8] [15]
Ed White1875–19551914–1943 Chicago National Wrestling Association (1919–1943) [1] [16]
Bertram Willoughby Dallas, Texas Southwest Sports (1936–1940) [1]

Territory-era (1940s–1980s)

This section lists notable professional wrestling promoters during the "Golden Age of Professional Wrestling" following the creation of the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) in 1948. While most promoters operated specific wrestling "territories" as members of the NWA, a number of so-called "outlaw" promotions were also prominent during this period.

Ring name
(Real name) [a]
LifeYears active [b] LocationPromotion [d] Ref.
Dan Adams1989–2010 Wichita, Kansas Sunflower State Wrestling (1989–2010) [1]
Billy Anderson1956–1974– San Bernardino, California Western States Wrestling Association (1988–1991)
Empire Wrestling Federation (1996–)
[1]
Ole Anderson 1942–20241967–1993 Atlanta, Georgia Georgia Championship Wrestling (1976–1984) [1]
Max Andrews1991–1992 Dallas, Texas Global Wrestling Federation (1991–1994) [1]
Bill Ash1946-20221980–1981 Riverton, Wyoming Rocky Mountain Wrestling (1980–1981) [1]
Lynn Austin
(Ron Lendowski)
Panama City, Florida Universal Wrestling Association (1985) [1]
Ron Barber1994–1995 Portland, Oregon Oregon Pro Wrestling Federation (1994–1995)
Bailey BarnesProfessional Promotions (1976) [1]
Jack BarnettNew JerseyEmpire Wrestling Federation (1983–1985) [1]
Jim Barnett 1924–20041949–2001 Chicago Indianapolis, Indiana (NWA Indianapolis)
Detroit, Michigan (AWA)
Melbourne (WCW)
Atlanta, Georgia (GCW)
NWA Indianapolis (1955–1960)
American Wrestling Alliance (1959–1964)
World Championship Wrestling (Australia) (1964–1974)
Georgia Championship Wrestling (1973–1984)
[1]
Fred Behrend1954–1985–1986 San Antonio, Texas Texas All-Star Wrestling (1985–1986) [1]
Barry Bernsten1943-20111973–1991 Phoenix, Arizona Universal Wrestling Association/Western States Wrestling Alliance (1973–1991) [1]
Jerry Blackwell 1949–19951987–1990 Atlanta, Georgia Southern Championship Wrestling (1988–1990) [1]
Joe Blanchard 1928–20121953–1985 San Antonio, Texas Southwest Championship Wrestling (1978–1985) [1] [13] [17] [18]
Paul Boesch 1912–19891932–1987 Houston, Texas Houston Wrestling (1966–1987) [1] [13]
Marcial Bovee1958–1979– Phoenix, Arizona International Wrestling Union (1983) [1]
Larry Bowling1989 Logan, West Virginia American International Wrestling (1989) [1]
Grace BrazilUnited Wrestling Association (1983) [1]
John Brammer1990–1992 Athens, Ohio American Wrestling Federation (1990–1992) [1]
Don Brinton1927-20221979-1986 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada American Wrestling Association (1979-1986)
Howard Brody1960–20221990–2001 Fort Lauderdale, Florida Ladies Major League Wrestling/Wild Women of Wrestling (1990–1993)
NWA Florida (1990–2002)
NWA Ring Warriors (2010)
[1] [19]
Robert J. Brooks1960–1989 Bridgeview Tri-State Wrestling (1989) [20]
Rusty Brooks 1958–20211982–2013 Davie, Florida Independent Pro Wrestling Association (1988–2003) [1]
Killer Tim Brooks 1947–20201969–1997 Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas North American Wrestling Alliance (1990–1991) [1]
Fritz Burns1968–1994 Lansing, Michigan Wolverine Wrestling (1968–1977)
Michigan Championship Wrestling (1977–1994)
[1]
Richard Byrnes1950-2012Malden, MassachusettsNew England Wrestling Federation / United States Wrestling Federation (1982–1985)
Superstar Pro Wrestling (2004–)
[1]
Frankie Cain1940-20101960-1985 Bainbridge, Georgia Star Wrestling (1982)
American Wrestling Federation (1986)
Star Cavalcade Wrestling (1988)
[1]
George Cannon 1932–19941953–1994 Detroit, Michigan / Windsor, Ontario Superstars of Wrestling / Canadian Wrestling Association (1976–1983) [1]
Dick Caricofe1941-20211988–2020 Hagerstown, Maryland National Wrestling League (1988–2020) [1]
Bill CarrSouthern CaliforniaGolden State Wrestling (1987) [1]
Tony Casta
(John Castaldi)
1938-20001975-2000 St. Louis, Missouri Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association (1985–) [1]
John Cazana1913–19861959–1974 Knoxville, Tennessee NWA Mid-America (1959–1974) [1]
Buddy Lee Cliff1939-2016 Rockford and Peoria American Wrestling Association (1960-1978)
Mike Collins Columbus, Ohio Ohio Championship Wrestling / All-Star Wrestling Alliance / American States Wrestling Alliance (1988–) [1]
Ricky Cortez1930-20081968–1994 Lansing, Michigan Wolverine Wrestling (1968–1977)
Michigan Championship Wrestling (1977–1994)
[1]
Glenwood Crocker1987–1997 Smithfield, North Carolina Carolina Championship Wrestling Alliance (1987–1997) [1]
Jim Crockett, Jr. 1944–20211973–1988 Charlotte, North Carolina (JCP) Jim Crockett Promotions (1973–1988)
World Wrestling Network (1993)
[1] [13]
George Culkin1927–20051973–1988 Jackson, Mississippi International Championship Wrestling (1977–1979) [21]
Gil Culkin1973–1988 Jackson, Mississippi International Championship Wrestling (1977–1979) [21]
Don Curtis 1927–20081951–1981 Jacksonville, Florida World League Wrestling (1981) [1]
Gene Dargan1962–? Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Three Rivers Wrestling Association (1977–1979)
Super-Pro Wrestling (1984)
[1]
John DavenportFloridaProfessional Wrestling Alliance (1985) [1]
Bobby Davis Dayton, Ohio Universal Wrestling Federation (1971) [1]
Sam DeCero 1959–1988–2010 Chicago Windy City Wrestling (1988–2010) [1]
Bobby Dee
(Bobby Gene Bearden)
1942–2004 Huntsville, Alabama South Wrestling (1982) [1] [22]
Steve DevitoNew YorkInternational Championship Wrestling (1989) [1]
Dick the Bruiser
(William Afflis)
1929–19911971–1990 Detroit, Michigan (1971–1974)
Indianapolis, Indiana (1974–1990)
World Wrestling Association (1971–1990) [1] [13]
Micky DiFate Ardsley, New York New Independent Wrestling Association (1984–1985) [1]
Mike Donatelli1985–1995 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania North American Wrestling (1986–1995) [1]
Johnny Doyle1909–19691936–1968 Los Angeles (NWA Los Angeles)
Detroit (AWA)
Melbourne (WCW)
NWA Los Angeles (1936–1954)
American Wrestling Alliance (1959–1964)
World Championship Wrestling (Australia) (1964–1968)
[1]
D. C. Drake
(Don Drake)
1957–1978–1991 Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania National Wrestling Federation (1986–1994) [1]
Joe Dusek 1910–19921934–1972 Omaha, Nebraska National Wrestling Alliance - Omaha (1957-1959)
American Wrestling Association (1960-1983)
[1] [13]
Chief Jay Eagle
(Jerry Bragg)
1953–1977–2011 Lenoir, North Carolina (SCW)
Kings Mountain, North Carolina (NCW)
Union, South Carolina
Spartanburg, South Carolina (APW)
Southern Championship Wrestling (1983–1990)
National Championship Wrestling (1990–1993)
Big Time Wrestling (1993–1998)
American Pro Wrestling (1998–)
[1]
Cal Eaton1908–19661942–1966 Los Angeles World Wrestling Association (1954–1966) [1] [23]
Dale Edwards
(George Hill)
1948–20061971–2006 Quad Cities, Iowa/Illinois Midwest Championship Wrestling (1984–1986) [1] [24]
Russ Edwards Memphis, Tennessee Mid-South Wrestling Association / Mid-South Pro Wrestling (1982) [1]
Joe Eugenio1988– New Bedford, Massachusetts New England Wrestling Association (1988–1993)
Yankee Pro Wrestling (1994–2000)
[1]
Ed Farhat 1924–20031949–1998 Detroit, Michigan NWA Detroit (1964–1980) [1] [13]
Woody Farmer 1935–20121963–2008 San Francisco, California Bay Area Wrestling (1989–1992) [1] [25]
Al Fenn 1919–20081953–1973 Phoenix, Arizona World Athletic Association (1954–1973) [1]
Don Fields
(Donald Wayne Hatfield)
1932–20121959–1978 Dothan, Alabama Gulf Coast Wrestling Association (1959–1978) [1]
Lee Fields
(Albert Lee Hatfield)
1930–20001948–1974 Dothan, Alabama Gulf Coast Wrestling Association (1959–1978) [1] [13]
Francis Flesher1964–1980 Detroit, Michigan NWA Detroit (1964–1980) [1]
Bob FraddOhioOhio Championship Wrestling (1984–1985) [1]
Ed Francis1926–20161946–1979 Honolulu, Hawaii 50th State Big Time Wrestling (1962–1979) [1]
Buddy Fuller
(Buddy Welch)
1925–19961951–1981 Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling (1953–1959) [1] [13]
Robert Fuller
(Robert Welch)
1950–1970–NWA Southeastern Championship Wrestling (1974–1980)
USA Wrestling (1987–1988)
[1]
Ron Fuller 1947-1974–1989 Knoxville, Tennessee NWA Southeastern Championship Wrestling (1974–1980)
Continental Championship Wrestling (1986–1988)
Continental Wrestling Federation (1988–1989)
[1] [13]
Charlie Fulton
(Gary L. Fulton)
1949–20161968–1985 Mansfield, Ohio Ohio Championship Wrestling / All-Star Wrestling Alliance / American States Wrestling Alliance (1988–unknown) [1]
Dory Funk 1919–19731946–1973 Amarillo, Texas NWA Western States Sports (1953–1973) [1] [13]
Verne Gagne 1926-20151959–1991 Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis Boxing & Wrestling Club (1959-1991)
NWA Minneapolis (1959-1960)
American Wrestling Association (1960-1991)
[1]
Dennis Galamb1946-20121985–1990 Woodbridge, New Jersey Universal Wrestling Alliance (1985–1990) [1]
Bob Geigel 1924–20141950–1988 Kansas City, Missouri NWA Central States (1963–1986; 1988)
World Wrestling Alliance (1988)
[1] [13]
Ron Garvin
(Roger Barnes)
1945–1962–2003 Knoxville, Tennessee All-Star Championship Wrestling (1979–1980)
Tennessee Mountain Wrestling (1995–2001)
Ron's Championship Wrestling (2002–2003)
Phil Golden Paducah, Kentucky All-Star Wrestling (1972–1974) [1]
David Gould1980–1981 Boise, Idaho Diamond Belt Championship Wrestling (1980–1981) [1]
Eddie Graham
(Edward Gossett)
1930–19851947–1985 Tampa, Florida Championship Wrestling from Florida (1970–1985) [1] [13]
Mike Graham
(Michael Gossett)
1951–20121972–1992 Tampa, Florida Florida Championship Wrestling (1988–1989)
Professional Wrestling Federation (1989–1991)
Jerry Grey1963–1981– Clermont, Florida Southern Wrestling Federation (1988–1993)
World Pro Wrestling (1994–)
[1]
John Guglyn Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada American Wrestling Association (1960-1986)
Ann Gunkel1936–19871972–1974 Atlanta, Georgia All South Wrestling Alliance (1972–1974) [1]
Jody Hamilton 1938–20211955–1988 McDonough, Georgia Deep South Wrestling (1986–1988) [1]
Gary Hart 1942–20081963–2004 Dallas, Texas Texas Wrestling Federation (1990–1991)
World Class II: The Next Generation (1997)
[1]
Billy Jack Haynes
(William Haynes III)
1953–1982–1996 Portland, Oregon Oregon Wrestling Federation (1988)
Oregon Pro Wrestling Federation (1994)
[1]
Mark Henderson1982–2000 Lenoir, North Carolina North American Wrestling Alliance (1982–2000) [1]
Jesse Hernandez 1950–1981– San Bernardino, California Western States Wrestling Association (1988–1991)
Empire Wrestling Federation (1996–)
[1]
Dwaine Hoberg 1925-19841960-1984 Fargo/Moorhead American Wrestling Association (1960-1984)
Johnny Hunter1945–19891966–1989 Lexington, North Carolina Eastern Wrestling Association (1974–1989) [1]
Tom Janette1983–1993 New Haven, Connecticut Northeast Championship Wrestling (1983–1993) [1]
Jerry Jarrett 1942–20231965–2005 Memphis, Tennessee Continental Wrestling Association (1977–1989)
United States Wrestling Association (1988–1997)
Total Non-Stop Action (2002–2005)
[1] [13]
Paul Jones
(Paul Frederick)
1942–20181968–1992 Charlotte, North Carolina South Atlantic Pro Wrestling (1990–1992) [1]
Dexter Justice-Smithfield1987–1997 Smithfield, North Carolina Carolina Championship Wrestling Alliance (1987–1997) [1]
Wally Karbo 1915-19931952–1985 Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis Boxing & Wrestling Club (1952-1985)
NWA Minneapolis (1952-1960)
American Wrestling Association (1960-1985)
[1]
Craig Kay1990–1993 Fort Lauderdale, Florida Ladies Major League Wrestling/Wild Women of Wrestling (1990–1993) [1]
Steve Keirn 1951–1972–2013 Tampa, Florida Florida Championship Wrestling (1988–1989)
Professional Wrestling Federation (1989–1991)
Florida Championship Wrestling (2007–2013)
Jerry Kennett1954–1978–1993 Smithfield, North Carolina Carolina Championship Wrestling Alliance (1987–1997) [1] [26] [27]
Duke Keomuka 1921–19911947–1991 Tampa, Florida Championship Wrestling from Florida (1985–1987) [1]
Lou Kokley1989–1994 Euclid, Ohio Great Lakes Wrestling Association (1989–1994) [1]
Killer Kowalski
(Walter Kowalski)
1926–20081947–2008 Reading, Massachusetts International Wrestling Federation (1979–1996) [1] [28]
Jim Lancaster1954–1981–1992; 2004 Jackson Center, Ohio Midwest Championship Wrestling (1981–1992) [1]
Gloria Gale Lane1991–1992 Fresno, California West Coast Wrestling Alliance (1991–1992) [1]
Karl Lauer1938-20221983–1990 Los Angeles California Pro Wrestling (1983–1990) [1]
Jerry Lawler 1949–1970– Memphis, Tennessee United States Wrestling Association (1997) [1]
Gene LeBell 1932–20221966–1982 Los Angeles NWA Hollywood Wrestling (1966–1982) [13]
Mike LeBell1930–20091966–1982 Los Angeles NWA Hollywood Wrestling (1966–1982) [13]
Sandy Lee1987–1997 Smithfield, North Carolina Carolina Championship Wrestling Alliance (1987–1997) [1]
Dave Leehy1988–1993 Richmond, Virginia Virginia Wrestling Association (1988–1993) [1]
Antone Leone1916–19941938–1982 Southern California Western States Alliance (1981–1982) [1]
Donn Lewin 1926–20101950–1983 Dayton, Ohio Universal Wrestling Federation (1971) [1]
Mark Lewin 1937–1953–1998 Dayton, Ohio Universal Wrestling Federation (1971) [1]
Louie the Lipp
(Louis Lipp)
1931–20051947–1977 [1] [8]
Mike London1909–19891950–1979 Albuquerque, New Mexico NWA Western States Sports (1951–1979) [1]
Clarence Luttrall1906–19801949–1970 Tampa, Florida Championship Wrestling from Florida (1949–1970) [1]
John "Cyclone" Macalpined. 19651962-1964 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada American Wrestling Association (1962-1964)
Boris Malenko
(Lawrence Simon)
1933–19941957–1994 Knoxville, Tennessee (All-Star)
Tampa, Florida
All-Star Championship Wrestling (1979–1980)
IWWA (1984)
Global Wrestling (1987–1988)
Championship Wrestling Federation (1991)
[1]
Dale Mann1939-20171968-2011 Georgetown, Kentucky Mountain Wrestling Association (1979–1995) [1]
Ken Mantell 1970–1991 Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas Wild West Wrestling (1987–1988)
World Class Championship Wrestling (1988–1989)
[1]
Pedro Martínez1915–19981950s–1970s Buffalo, New York National Wrestling Federation (1970–1974)
International Wrestling Association (1975)
[1] [29] [30]
Don Marxen Moline and Davenport American Wrestling Association (1963-1985)
Jim Massingale1987–1997 Smithfield, North Carolina Carolina Championship Wrestling Alliance (1987–1997) [1]
Hiro Matsuda 1937–19991957–1987 Tampa, Florida Championship Wrestling from Florida (1985–1987) [1]
Rocky McGuired. 20081959–1978 Dothan, Alabama Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling (1968–1978) [1] [31]
Leroy McGuirk 1910–19881933–1982 Tulsa, Oklahoma NWA Tri-State (1958–1982) [1] [13]
David McLane 1986–1992;
2000–2001
Las Vegas (GLOW)
Los Angeles (WOW)
Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (1986–1992)
Women of Wrestling (2000–2001)
[1] [13]
Vince McMahon Sr. 1914–19841954–1982Capitol Wrestling Corporation (1954–1963)
World Wide Wrestling Federation (1963–1982)
[1] [13]
Vince McMahon 1945–1969–2022 New York City, New York and the Northeast. Did not become National until the mid 1980s. NXT based in Orlando, Florida. World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment/WWE (1982–2022) [1] [13]
Peter Maivia 1937–19821962–1982 Honolulu, Hawaii NWA Polynesian Wrestling (1979–1982) [1]
Lia Maivia 1927–20081982–1988 Honolulu, Hawaii NWA Polynesian Wrestling (1982–1988) [1] [8]
Denny MillionRye Cove, VirginiaAll-American Championship Wrestling (1988–1996) [1]
Bob Hamel1983– New Port Richey, Florida All-American Championship Wrestling (1983–2013)
AMP Wrestling (2013–)
[1]
Ernie Mohammed1954–1973 Phoenix, Arizona World Athletic Association (1954–1973) [1]
Jerry Monti1940–19991966–1994 Hayward, California Pacific Coast Championship Wrestling (1991–1992) [1] [32]
Enzo MorabitoNew JerseyEmpire Wrestling Federation (1983–1985) [1]
Freddie Morton Columbia, Tennessee Mid-South Wrestling Association (1991–1996) [1]
Mr. Ito
(Umanosuke Ueda)
1940–20111961–1998 Mobile, Alabama World Wrestling Organization (1988) [1]
Bill Needham Knoxville, Tennessee All Star Championship Wrestling (1990–1992) [1]
Wayne ObertonProfessional Promotions (1976) [1]
Grady Odom Macon, Georgia All Star Championship Wrestling (1985)
Georgia Championship Wrestling (2011–)
[1]
Bob Orton Jr. 1950–1972– Knoxville, Tennessee All-Star Championship Wrestling (1979–1980)
Don Owen 1912-20021957–1992 Portland, Oregon Pacific Northwest Wrestling (1957–1992) [1] [13]
Joe Palumbo San Bernardino, California All-California Championship Wrestling (1987–1989) [1]
Ira Parks1981–1990 Columbia, South Carolina Atlantic Coast Wrestling (1981–1990) [1]
Al Patterson1979–1983 Milwaukee, Wisconsin Superstar Wrestling (1982)
United Wrestling Association (1983)
[1]
Joe Pedicino 1949–20201986–1994 Atlanta, Georgia (SCW/GASW)
Dallas, Texas (GWF)
Southern Championship Wrestling (1988–1990)
Georgia All-Star Wrestling (1990–1991)
Global Wrestling Federation (1991–1992)
[1]
Grey Pierson1992–1994 Dallas, Texas Global Wrestling Federation (1992–1994) [1]
Angelo Poffo 1925–20101949–1991 Lexington, Kentucky International Championship Wrestling (1978–1984) [1] [13]
Buddy Porter1945–20051975–1995 Kings Mountain, North Carolina North American Wrestling Alliance (1982–1995) [1]
Henry Raines1989–1993 Bradenton, Florida Suncoast Pro Wrestling (1989–1993) [1]
Bob Raskin Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania National Independent Championship Wrestling (1985)
National Wrestling Federation (1986–1988)
[1]
Gene Reed Denver, Colorado American Wrestling Association (1963-1985)
Roger ReedUniversal Wrestling (1977) [1]
René Reyes Ardsley, New York New Independent Wrestling Association (1984–1985) [1]
Dusty Rhodes
(Virgil Runnels Jr.)
1945–20151968–2015 Tampa, Florida (PWF)
Marietta, Georgia (TCW)
Professional Wrestling Federation (1989–1991)
Turnbuckle Championship Wrestling (2000–2003)
Vince Risko
(Vincent T. Pelkowski)
1912–20021951–1977 Canton, Ohio [1] [8] [33]
Red Roberts Boca Raton, Florida Global Wrestling (1986–1988) [1]
Henry Robinson Cleveland, Ohio Ohio Championship Wrestling (1982) [1]
Johnny Rodz
(John Rodriguez)
1941–1964– Brooklyn, New York Camp IWF (1986–1990)
World of Unpredictable Wrestling (2007–)
[1]
Henry Rogers1930-20121963–1987 Malden, Missouri [1]
Bob Roop 1947–1969–1988 Knoxville, Tennessee (All-Star)
Boca Raton, Florida (Global)
All-Star Championship Wrestling (1979–1980)
Global Wrestling (1987–1988)
[1]
David Rose Phoenix, Arizona Real Deal Pro Wrestling (2002–) [1]
Bob Ross Hillsville, Virginia American Championship Wrestling (1978–) [1]
Nelson Royal
(Nelson Combs)
1935–20021949–1991 Mooresville, North Carolina Atlantic Coast Wrestling (1988–1991) [1] [34] [35]
Bert Ruby
(Bertalan Rubinstein)
1910–19681933–1968Wolverine Wrestling (1956–1967) [1] [36]
Tony Rumble
(Anthony Magliaro)
1956–19991989–1999 Boston, Massachusetts Century Wrestling Alliance (1989–1997)
NWA New England (1997–1999)
[1] [28]
Jim Ryan Woodbridge, New Jersey Universal Wrestling Alliance (1985–1990)
Morris "Mushky" Salow1919-19961984–1985 Springfield, Massachusetts Northeast Wrestling Federation (1984–1985) [1]
Mike Samson Castlewood, Virginia United Wrestling Association (1989–1995) [1]
Raoul Sanchez1980–1981 Riverton, Wyoming Rocky Mountain Wrestling (1980–1981) [1]
Dino Sanna1950–1981– Colmar, Pennsylvania World Wide Wrestling Alliance (1981–) [1] [37]
Tony Santos, Sr.1922–19841960–1975 Boston, Massachusetts Big Time Wrestling (1960–1975) [1]
Angelo Savoldi 1914–20131985–1995 Boston, Massachusetts International World Class Championship Wrestling (1985–1995) [13] [28]
Mario Savoldi1985–? Boston, Massachusetts (IWCCW)
Carolina, Puerto Rico (IWA)
Mexico, Maine (NWA)
International World Class Championship Wrestling (1985–1995)
International Wrestling Association (2008)
NWA On Fire (2008–2011)
[1] [28]
Terry Scholl1958–1980–1995 Chicago Pro Wrestling International (1984–1995) [1]
Leonard Schwartz1950–1955 Chicago NWA Chicago (1950–1955) [1]
George Scott 1929–20141948–1992 Charlotte, North Carolina North American Wrestling Association/South Atlantic Pro Wrestling (1990–1992) [1]
Eddie Sharkey 1936-1985– Minneapolis, Minnesota Pro Wrestling America (1985–1996) [1]
Larry Sharpe
(Larry Weil)
1951–20171974–2017 Woodbury, New Jersey World Wrestling Association (1989–1998) [1]
Eric Shaw Culver City, California International Wrestling Federation (1986–1990) [1]
Roy Shire 1922–19921950–1981 San Francisco, California American Wrestling Alliance (1961–1968)
NWA Big Time Wrestling (1968–1981)
[1] [13]
Dean Silverstone1946-20201958–1978 Seattle, Washington Superstar Championship Wrestling (1973–1978) [1] [38]
Herb Simmons1984- East Carondelet, Illinois Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling [1]
Ron Slinker
(David Slinker)
1945–20081977–1995 Tampa, Florida Intercontinental / International Championship Wrestling Alliance (1989–1995)
Ken Spence Greensboro, North Carolina International Wrestling Alliance (1979–1997)
New Dimension Wrestling (1997–2005)
[1]
Ted StanleyNew JerseyEastern Wrestling Alliance (1985) [1]
Dennis Stecher1917-19771952–1959 Minneapolis, Minnesota Minneapolis Boxing & Wrestling Club (1952-1959)
NWA Minneapolis (1952-1959)
[1]
Dale SteppBig Time Promotions (1982–1992) [1]
James Strange Knoxville, Tennessee Southern States Championship Wrestling (1986–1991)
NWA Rocky Top (2005)
[1]
Ben Sternberg Rochester American Wrestling Association (1960-1985)
John SummersOhioTri-State Wrestling Association (1985–1986) [1]
Paul Swanger Easton, Pennsylvania East Coast Wrestling Federation (1983–1984) [1]
Lowell Takles Bainbridge, Georgia Star Cavalcade Wrestling (1988) [1]
Sue Takles Bainbridge, Georgia Star Cavalcade Wrestling (1988) [1]
Tugboat Taylor
(Don Taylor)
1945–20171980–2017Texas All-Pro Wrestling (1989–1995) [1]
Mark Tendler1939–19901955–1986World Wrestling Council (1986) [1]
Max Thrasher
(Phil Livelsberger)
1962-1987-2001 Hanover, Pennsylvania Atlantic Wrestling Federation (1988–1993) [1]
DA Thunder
(Don Adams)
California Pacific Coast Crown Championship Wrestling (1986–1987) [1]
Al Tomko 1931-20091966-1989 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Vancouver, British Columbia
American Wrestling Association (1966-1979)
NWA All-Star Wrestling - Vancouver(1979-1989)
Alexander Turk 1906-19881946-1966 Winnipeg, Manitoba National Wrestling Association (1946-1949)
National Wrestling Alliance (1949-1960)
American Wrestling Association (1961-1962)
National Wrestling Alliance (1963-1966)
Jerry VanoverRye Cove, VirginiaAll-American Wrestling (1988–1996) [1]
Jack Viles1975–1977 Lynn, Massachusetts New England Wrestling Alliance (1975–1977) [1]
Fritz Von Erich
(Jack Adkisson)
1929–19971958–1990 Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas NWA Big Time Wrestling (1966–1981)
World Class Championship Wrestling (1981–1990)
[1] [13]
Fred Ward1914–19921937–1984 Macon, Georgia Georgia Championship Wrestling (1949–1984) [1]
Bill Wasserman New Brighton, Minnesota Western Wrestling Association (1988–) [1]
Bill Watts 1939–1963–1993 Tulsa, Oklahoma Mid-South Wrestling (1979–1986)
Universal Wrestling Federation (1986–1987)
[13]
Joe Weaver Euclid, Ohio Great Lakes Wrestling Association (1989–1994) [1]
Roy Welch1902–19771935–1977 Nashville, Tennessee NWA Mid-America (1953–1977) [1]
James Wells Burlington, North Carolina North American Wrestling Alliance (1980–1999) [1]
Sam WellsUnited Wrestling Association (1983) [1]
Dennis Wildberger1989–1993 Baltimore Wrestling Independent Network (WIN) (1989–1993) [1]
Eddie Williams1963-1985 St. Paul American Wrestling Association (1963-1985)
David Woods Knoxville, Tennessee USA Wrestling (1987–1988) [1]
Ed Zohn1983– York, Pennsylvania Atlantic States Wrestling Alliance / Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Alliance (1989–1991)
Universal Independent Wrestling (1991–1994)
American Commonwealth Wrestling (1993–1995)
[1]

Modern-era (1990s–present)

This section lists notable professional wrestling promoters from the collapse of the National Wrestling Alliance territory system in the early 1990s up to the 21st century.

Ring name
(Real name) [a]
LifeYears active [b] LocationPromotion [d] Ref.
Roger Abshire Hendersonville, North Carolina National Wrestling Federation (1993–1997) [1]
Kevin Acres Wartburg, Tennessee Cumberland Wrestling Council (1991–1999) [1]
Chris Adams 1955–20011978–2001 Dallas, Texas World Class Championship Wrestling (1993) [1]
Dan Adams Wichita, Kansas American Championship Wrestling (1997–1998) [1]
Don Adams Reading, Pennsylvania Penn York All Star Professional Wrestling (1996–1999) [1]
Richard Adcock Mission, Texas World Class Wrestling Federation (1995–1996) [1]
Shelby Adcock1937–20091961–1993 Central City, Kentucky Tri-State Wrestling (1991–1993) [1]
Edward Ahrens1989–1998 Los Angeles American Independent Wrestling Alliance (1989–1998) [1]
Skandor Akbar 1934–20101962–2010East TexasSuperstars of Wrestling (1998–2001) [1]
David Allen Wilmington, North Carolina Coastal Carolina Wrestling Alliance / Carolina Wrestling Federation (1991–1994) [1]
Terry Allen Reading, Massachusetts Big Time Wrestling (2006–)
Roland Alexander1954–20131991–2013 Hayward, California Pacific Coast Sports (1991–1995)
All Pro Wrestling (1995–2013)
[1]
William Almas1975–20021994–2002 New Port Richey, Florida World Professional Wrestling Federation (1994–2000) [1]
Mark Amaral1991– Pawtucket, Rhode Island Power League Wrestling (1991–) [1]
Angel Amoroso1994–1997 Philadelphia Tri-County Wrestling (1994–1997)
Cliff Anderson1990–2004 Tampa, Florida Florida Wrestling Alliance (1996–2004) [1]
Lars Anderson
(Larry Heinemi)
1939–1965– Honolulu, Hawaii World League Wrestling (1996–2000) [1]
Christopher Annon1971–1996– Kings Mountain, North Carolina New Age Championship Wrestling (1998–1999) [1]
Joshua Annon Kings Mountain, North Carolina New Age Championship Wrestling (1998–1999) [1]
Afa Anoaʻi 1942–1971– Allentown, Pennsylvania World Xtreme Wrestling (1998–) [1]
Greg Anthony (wrestler) 1981–2012–West Tennessee Pro Wrestling Mid South
Jim Anthony Columbus, Georgia United Championship Wrestling (1998–2002) [1]
Tom Anthony New Britain, Connecticut Wrestlepalooza (1997) [1]
Tony Anthony 1960–1980– Knoxville, Tennessee Tennessee Mountain Wrestling (2001–)Clarence Santini

1997- 2000 Murfreesboro, Tn New Age Wrestling Alliance

Paul Alperstein1994–1996 Chicago American Wrestling Federation (1994–1996) [1]
Chad Appling Franklin, Kentucky Central Wrestling Federation (1997–2000) [1]
Richard Arpin Parkersburg, West Virginia NWA of West Virginia (1998–2002)
NWA Tri-State (1998–2007)
[1]
Kim Artlip 1963-2015-Vero Beach, FLIGNITE Wrestling (2015-)
Bill Ash1946–20221972–2006 Paris, Arkansas Inter-Continental Pro Wrestling (1995–1999)
Global Pro Wrestling (1999–2006)
[1]
Marc Ash
(Marcus Watkins)
1971–1989– Wilmington, North Carolina Independent Championship Wrestling (1992–2005) [1]
Johnny Attiude
(John Greene)
1965–20181994-2011 Hudson, Florida Micro Championship Wrestling (2011)
Marty Aulicino Levittown, Pennsylvania Ultimate Wrestling Federation (1991–2002) [1]
Isaias Aviles Philadelphia Grande Wrestling Alliance (1997–1999) [1] [39]
Linda Bade Honolulu, Hawaii Hawai'i Championship Wrestling (2003–2008)
Howard Badecker1992–1993 Bullhead City, Arizona Interwest Wrestling Federation (1992–1993) [1]
Joey Baglia Chicago American Wrestling Federation (1995–1996) [1]
Bob Bailey Elmira, New York United States Wrestling Federation (1995–2000) [1]
Ron Barber1994 Portland, Oregon Oregon Professional Wrestling Federation (1994) [1]
Sandy Barr 1938–20071957–2007 Portland, Oregon Championship Wrestling USA (1992–1997) [1]
Buffalo Jim Barrier 1953–20081994-1998 Las Vegas, Nevada National Wrestling Conference (1994–1998)
Jeremy Barron2000– Southbridge, Massachusetts Eastern Wrestling Alliance (2003–) [1]
Don Basher
(Ron Owens)
1960–1985– Indianapolis, Indiana Wild Championship Wrestling Outlaws (1997–) [1]
Harold Bass Asheville, North Carolina Atlantic Coast Championship Wrestling (1997–2003) [1]
Chris Bassett Appleton, Wisconsin New Age Wrestling (1989–1997)
Packerland Pro Wrestling (1998)
[1]
Rick Bassman 1961–1985– Santa Ana, California Ultimate Pro Wrestling (1998–2007)
David Baucom1999– Charlotte, North Carolina NWA Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling (1999–) [1] [40]
Court Bauer1978–1998– Philadelphia Major League Wrestling (2002–2005; 2017–)
Fred Baxter Memphis, Tennessee Cable Championship Wrestling (1994–1996) [1]
James Beard1995–1997 Dallas, Texas Confederate Wrestling Association (1995–1996)
Continental Wrestling Alliance (1996–1997)
[1] [41]
Ed Beckley Bridgeport, Texas Bad Boys of Wrestling (1998–2000) [1]
Bill Behrens Nashville, Tennessee (MCW)
Cornelia, Georgia (NWA-WW/NWA-WS)
Music City Wrestling (1997–1998)
NWA Worldwide (1998–2000)
NWA Wildside (2000–2005)
[1]
Joe Benkowski Lakeville, Minnesota Northern Premier Wrestling (1995–1998) [1]
Rod Bell
(Rod Bollenbacher)
Hammond, Indiana Nu Wave Wrestling Association (1996–1999) [1]
Andrew Bellamy Wilmington, North Carolina Coastal Carolina Wrestling Alliance / Carolina Wrestling Federation (1991–1994) [1]
Don Belt Olive Hill, Kentucky Eastern U.S. Championship Wrestling (1992–1994) [1]
Tor Berg1989-2000 Laughlin, Nevada Ladies Professional Wrestling Association (1989-1992, 1998-2000)
Scott Bickley Jacksonville, Florida Insane Wrestling Alliance (1996–2003) [1]
Big Slam
(Walt McDonald)
1966–20201989–2020 Gloucester City, New Jersey Slam Championship Wrestling (2010–2012)
Randy Blake Providence, Rhode Island Mayhem Independent Wrestling (1998–2000) [1]
The Blue Meanie
(Brian Heffron)
1973–1995– Philadelphia Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling (2002–2005)
Mark Bodey1968–19941993–1994 York, Pennsylvania American Commonwealth Wrestling (1993–1994) [1]
Mike Bonomo Bourbonnais, Illinois World Wrestling Association (1999–2000) [1]
Booker T
(Booker Huffman)
1965–1989– Houston, Texas Pro Wrestling Alliance (2006–)
Lou Bordeaux1994 Haverhill, Massachusetts Universal Championship Wrestling (1994) [1]
Joel Andre Bouchard Waterville, Maine Top Quality Wrestling (2007–2012)
J.J. Bowers Fort Wayne, Indiana Championship International Wrestling Alliance (1998–1999) [1]
Cody Boyns1992 Nashua, New Hampshire Universal Championship Wrestling (1992) [1]
Donald Brackens1969-2012 Louisville, Kentucky Ohio Valley Wrestling
Gerald Bradbury Fairfield, Ohio Real Deal Pro Wrestling (1997–1999) [1]
Mark Bradley Summerville, Georgia Powerhouse Wrestling (1994) [1]
Steve Bradley
(Steve Bisson)
1975–20081991–2008 Dover, New Hampshire Wrestling Federation of America (2003–2004)
Kevin Brannen Alabama IWA Deep South (2005–)
Marlene Breegle West Mifflin, Pennsylvania Penn Atlantic Wrestling (1997–1998)
Victory World Wrestling (1998–1999)
[1]
Bubba Brewer
(Ken Brewer)
1971–1998– Commodore, Pennsylvania Allied Powers Wrestling Federation (2003–2011)
Sean BrockmoleNew American Wrestling (1993–1994) [1]
Don Brodie Cleveland, Mississippi South's Greatest Wrestling Fans (1998–1999)
NWA Mississippi (1999–)
[1]
John Brody Fort Pierce, Florida Florida Wrestling Alliance (1994–1995) [1]
Donald Brower2003– Wilmington, North Carolina United Professional Wrestling Association (2005–)
Bill Brown1954– Cutler Ridge, Florida Sunshine Wrestling Federation (1991–1998)
Florida Championship Wrestling (1998–)
[1]
Carral Brown St. Louis, Missouri Central Championship Wrestling (1992–2000) [1]
Elizabeth Brown Cleveland, Ohio Masterz of Mayhem (1994–) [1]
Kurt Brown Los Angeles Great American Mat Endeavors (1995–1996) [1]
Mike Brown Cleveland, Ohio Masterz of Mayhem (1994–) [1]
Patricia Brown Palmers, Minnesota Western Wrestling Association (1988–) [1]
Paul Brown Porterville, California West Coast Wrestling Alliance (1992–1997) [1]
Steve Bryant McMinnville, Tennessee Hardcore Championship Wrestling (1996–1998)
Southern Tennessee Wrestling (1998–1999)
[1]
Don Bucci Toms River, New Jersey Phoenix Championship Wrestling (2001–2003)
King Kong Bundy
(Christopher Pailles)
1957–20191981–2007 Sewell, New Jersey Devastation Wrestling Federation (2004–2006)
Tim Burke 1960–20111991–2009 Essex, Maryland Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation (1992–2004) [1]
Mike Burns Palo Alto, Pennsylvania Future Wrestling Alliance (1998–2000) [1]
Al Burzynski Columbus, Ohio Capital City Wrestling (1999) [1]
Tom Byron 1961- Sherman Oaks, California Xtreme Pro Wrestling (1999–2003)
Eric Caiden San Francisco, California Incredibly Strange Wrestling (1995–) [1]
Tim Calhoun Hendersonville, North Carolina National Wrestling Federation (1993–1996) [1]
Scotty Campbell 2022– Mountain City, Tennessee Beside The Ring (2022-)
Arik Cannon 1981–2001– Minneapolis, Minnesota F1rst Wrestling (2007–)
Jeff Capo1966–1993–2008 York, Pennsylvania American Commonwealth Wrestling (1993–1995) [1]
Tony Capone
(Anthony Dellamura)
1965-1990-1999 Mount Vernon, New York North American Westling Alliance (1992–1999) [1]
Cueball Carmichael
(Chris Jackson)
1960–1983– Chincoteague, Virginia Independent Professional Wrestling Alliance (1995–2001) [1]
Ken Carpenter Maynardville, Tennessee Tri-State Wrestling (1998–1999) [1]
Lynn Carpenter Maynardville, Tennessee Tri-State Wrestling (1998–1999) [1]
Joey Carrier Elizabethton, Tennessee Tennessee Championship Wrestling (1992–1995) [1]
Gino Caruso1988– Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey East Coast Professional Wrestling (1991–) [1] [42]
Rico Casanova
(Jorge Luis Maldonado)
1968–1992– Pawleys Island, South Carolina Atlantic Wrestling Federation (1994) [1]
Nick Castantini1993 Seekonk, Massachusetts Coastal Pro Wrestling (1993) [1]
Mike Cavanaugh Lumberton, North Carolina All-Star Championship Wrestling (1992–1993) [1]
Grant Chapman1992–1993 Bullhead City, Arizona Interwest Wrestling Federation (1992–1993) [1]
Ed Chuman1947–2010 Streamwood, Illinois NWA Midwest (1998–2010) [1] [43]
Jeff Cohen Indianapolis, Indiana Championship Wrestling of America (1994) [1]
Scott Cole1992–1994 San Bernardino, California Coast to Coast Wrestling Federation / Golden State Wrestling (1992–1994) [1]
Bob Coley Hague, Virginia Southern Wrestling Association (1991–1994) [1]
Norm Connors1972–1994–2009 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Steel City Wrestling (1994–2000)
International Wrestling Cartel (2001–2009)
[1] [44]
Pat Connors Newport News, Virginia Continental Wrestling Alliance (1993–1994) [1]
Sal Conte1993–1998 Washington, Pennsylvania United States Championship Wrestling (1993–1998) [1]
Leroy Cook Osceola, Arkansas American Wrestling Federation (1999–2000) [1]
Dennis Coralluzzo 1953–20011993–2001Galaxy Wrestling Federation (1993)
NWA New Jersey (1994–2001)
[1]
Marc Coralluzzo Raeford, North Carolina NWA 2000 (1997–2001) [1]
Billy Corgan 1967–2011– Resistance Pro Wrestling (2011–2014)

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling(2015–2016)

National Wrestling Alliance (2017–)

Steve Corino 1973–1994– Limerick, Pennsylvania 3K Wrestling Fighting Athletes (2008–2009)
Jim Cornette 1961–1982–2012 Knoxville, Tennessee Smokey Mountain Wrestling (1992–1995) [1]
Corporal Punishment
(Dan McDevitt)
1973–1998–2003; 2006– Dundalk, Maryland Maryland Championship Wrestling (1998–2003; 2006–) [1]
Brusier Costa
(Jeff Costa)
1962–1994– Hudson, New Hampshire Ringside Wrestling (1994–1996)
World Independent Wrestling (1997–1999)
[28]
Count Grog
(Greg Mosorjak)
1961–1981– Raleigh, North Carolina Southern Championship Wrestling (1994–2004)
G.O.U.G.E. (2006–)
[1]
Jeff Cowey Marietta, Georgia Atlantic States Wrestling Federation (1992–1996) [1]
Lewis Crane Greer, South Carolina Southern Carolina Wrestling (1990–1999) [1]
Steve Creasy Lexington, Tennessee Tennessee Valley Wrestling Alliance (1998) [1]
Wayne Cryderman1968–1996– Lima, Ohio Global Wrestling Alliance (1996–1998)
World Wide Wrestling Alliance (1999)
[1]
Mark Cuccia1999 Lima, Ohio Global Wrestling Alliance (1999) [1]
John Curse1996– Hicksville, New York New York Wrestling Connection (2002–)
Dan Curtis1961–19981989–1992; 1996–1998 Warren, Michigan (MCW)
Motor City Wrestling (1989–1992)
Championship Wrestling Federation (1996–1997)
Northern States Wrestling Alliance (1997–1998)
Hellfire Wrestling (1998)
[1]
Tom Cusati Tower City, Pennsylvania Galaxy Wrestling Federation (1993) [1]
B.A. Dalton
(Wes Wilson)
Mineral Wells, Texas Texas Outlaw Promotions (1993–2003) [1]
Allison Danger
(Cathy Corino)
1977–2000– Berwyn, Illinois Shimmer Women Athletes (2005–)
Scott D'Amore 1974–1993– Windsor, Ontario Border City Wrestling (1993–Present)

Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (2005–2024)

Maple Leaf Pro Wrestling (2024–present)

Daryl Davis Jacksonville, Florida Pan-American Championship Wrestling (1999–) [1]
Danny Davis
(Daniel Briley)
1952–1978– Houston, Texas (AWU)
Louisville, Kentucky (OVW)
Associated Wrestlers of the Universe (1992–1994)
Ohio Valley Wrestling (1997–)
[1]
Willie Paul Davis Columbia, Tennessee National Wrestling Federation (1998) [1]
Scott Decker1993–1994 Hamden, Connecticut Renegade Wrestling Federation (1993–1994) [1]
Henry Dean1997–1999 Wilson, North Carolina Global Championship Wrestling (1997–1999) [1]
Tommy Dee1992–1997 Staten Island, New York Universal Superstars of America (1992–1997) [1]
Rick Deezel
(Dean Puckett)
1962–1992– Mt. Airy, North Carolina American Independent Wrestling Federation (1992)
Allied Independent Wrestling Federation (1993–)
[1]
Rocco Dellasandro1940–1993–2005 Cranston, Rhode Island New England Wrestling Alliance (1992–2005) [1]
Jimmy Deo
(James Eschbach)
1962-1987–2000 Leesport, Pennsylvania Independent Wrestling Alliance (1990) [1]
Blaine DeSantis1995–2001 Reading, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Championship Wrestling (1995–2001) [1]
Carmine DeSpirito1993– Milwaukee, Wisconsin (MAW)
Brownsville, Texas (NWA-LA)
Mid-American Wrestling (1993–2007)
NWA Lucha Americana (2009)
[1]
Doc Diamond1983– Sewell, New Jersey World Wrestling Stars Alliance (2004–2005)
Devastation Wrestling Federation (2006–)
Johnny Diamond1952–20121994–2012 Cincinnati, Ohio Northern Wrestling Federation (1994–1998)
Dynamic Wrestling Alliance (2008)
Classic Championship Wrestling (2009)
World Renown Wrestling (2012)
[1]
Don DiBiase
(Don Henritzy)
1996–2008 Chalmette, Louisiana Ultimate Wrestling Federation (1996–2008) [1]
Dusty Dillinger Lima, Ohio Global Wrestling Alliance (2007–2008) [1]
Dave Dobashi Tacoma, Washington Universal Independent Wrestling (1992–1993)
Universal Independent Wrestling Alliance (1995–1997)
Cascade Championship Wrestling (1997–2001)
[1]
Rodney Dobson Marietta, Georgia Atlantic States Wrestling Federation (1992–1996) [1]
Shane Dorr1990-2015- Camden, South Carolina Palmetto Championship Wrestling

(2015-)

[1]
Shane Douglas
(Troy Martin)
1964–1982– Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Hardcore Homecoming (2005)
Extreme Rising (2012–2013)
Classic Wrestling Revolution (2016–)
Larry Doyle Hollywood, California Cal-International Pro Wrestling (1994–1998) [1]
Ric Drasin 1944–20201965–2001 Sherman Oaks, California American Wrestling Federation (1997) [1]
Jeff Droke Memphis, Tennessee American Championship Wrestling (1999–2002) [1]
Mike Dugger Greeneville, Tennessee All Pro Wrestling (1994–1998) [1]
Jesse Ellis Morristown, Tennessee United Atlantic Championship Wrestling [1]
Terry England Brownsville, Kentucky (UCW)
Franklin, Kentucky (CWF)
Ultimate Championship Wrestling (1997–1998)
Central Wrestling Federation (1998–1999)
[1]
Vito Esparo1984–2011– Fairfield, Connecticut (PGW)Power & Glory Wrestling (2007–2011) [1]
Paul Eubanks Bentonville, Arkansas South East Championship Wrestling (1998–) [1]
Bob Evans 1972–1991– Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Hudson, New Hampshire
Power League Wrestling (1991–1993)
World Independent Wrestling (1997–1999)
Eastern Pro Wrestling (2005–2011)
[1]
Johnny Evans Jacksonville, Florida Pan-American Championship Wrestling (1999–) [1]
Johnny Evans Miami, Florida National Wrestling Council (1993–2009) [1]
Excalibur
(Marc Letzmann)
1980-2000– Los Angeles Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2003–)
Eric Extreme1979-1999-Worcester, MassachusettsWrestling Alliance of Mayhem (1999–2006)
Johnny Fabulous

(John Cena, Sr.)
1944- Melrose, Massachusetts Millennium Wrestling Federation (2007–)
Tony Falk 1961–1983– Paducah, Kentucky (ASW)
Nashville, Tennessee (USWO)
All Star Wrestling (1994–2004)
United States Wrestling Organization (2002–)
[1] [45]
Randall Fanning McMinnville, Tennessee Hardcore Championship Wrestling (1996–1998)
Southern Tennessee Wrestling (1998–1999)
[1]
David K. Farmer Fort Worth, Texas Insane Hardcore Wrestling (1998–2003; 2008–) [1]
Dan Farren Hollywood, California Hollywood Heavyweight Wrestling (1990)
Cal-International Pro Wrestling (1994–)
[1]
Rick Fenwick Philadelphia Northern Wrestling Council (1994) [1]
Tommy Fierro1977–1993– Philadelphia (NWC)
Freehold Township, New Jersey (ISPW)
Northern Wrestling Council (1994)
Independent Superstars of Pro Wrestling (1999–2010)
80's Wrestling Con
[1]
Joseph Fillers Flag Pond, Tennessee Southern Championship Wrestling (1995–1998) [1]
Robert Fischer Philadelphia Pennsylvania Wrestling Alliance (1998–2000) [1] [46]
Shawn Fitzgerald Verona, Pennsylvania Tri-State Wrestling Federation (1990–1992) [1]
Doug Flex
(Doug Yasinsky)
1964–1988–2004 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania International Pro Wrestling (1996–2004) [1]
John Forsythe Tupelo, Mississippi International Wrestling Federation (1998–) [1]
Jim Foxx Monroe, North Carolina All-Pro Championship Wrestling (1994–1996) [1]
Eric Freedom Chicago North American Wrestling Federation (1998–) [1]
Darrell Fugate Somerset, Kentucky Hardcore Championship Wrestling (1996–2010) [1]
Bobby Fulton
(James Hines)
1960–1977–Heritage Championship Wrestling (1990–1991)
Big Time Wrestling (1992–)
[1]
Dory Funk, Jr. 1941–1963– Ocala, Florida International Wrestling Stars (1991)
Funking Conservatory (1999–)
[1] [13]
Angel Gabriel Fort Wayne, Indiana Championship International Wrestling Alliance (1998–) [1]
Dale Gagner1996–Present Rochester, Minnesota Wrestling Superstars Live (1996–2010) [1]
Rick Garcia Corpus Christi, Texas Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling / Gulf Coast Wrestling Alliance (1994–) [1] [47]
Rick Garrett Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Mid-South Wrestling Federation (1996–2002) [1]
Mike Gasparza Phoenix, Arizona Southwestern Championship Wrestling (1998) [1]
Steve Gatorwolf
(Steve Ketcher)
1957-20171978–2006 Phoenix, Arizona American Wrestling Federation (1990–2000; 2006) [1] [48] [49]
Robert Geary Philadelphia Soul City Wrestling (1996–2000) [1]
Joel Gertner 1975–1995– Waterbury, Connecticut MXW Pro Wrestling (2004–2010)
Charles Gibbs Vista, California California Championship Wrestling (1997–2001) [1] [50]
Silas GibsonUniversal Championship Wrestling (1992–1993) [1]
Tommy Gibson Ceredo, West Virginia Championship Pro Wrestling (1998) [1]
Paulie Gilmore
(James E. Allen)
1994– Blackstone, Massachusetts New World Wrestling (2003–2009)
New World Wrestling Xtreme (2009–)
Sheldon Goldberg Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts New England Championship Wrestling (2000–2010)
Joel Goodhart1990–1992 Philadelphia Tri-State Wrestling Alliance (1990–1992) [1]
Frank Goodman1983– Deer Park, New York
Orlando, Florida
USA Pro Wrestling (1994–2005)
USA Xtreme Wrestling (2005–2008)
[1]
Tod Gordon 1955–1992– Philadelphia Extreme Championship Wrestling (1992–1996)
Pro Wrestling Unplugged (2006–2008)
[1]
Mitch Goude Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Atlantic Coast Championship Wrestling (1992)
American Championship Wrestling (1993)
[1]
Michael Gowing Woodbury, Tennessee New Age Wrestling Alliance (1999) [1]
Michael Grandizio Swarthmore, Pennsylvania All American Wrestling (1997–1998) [1]
Mickey Grant Dallas, Texas World Class II: The Next Generation (1997)
Lolly Griffin Monroe, Louisiana Southern Championship Wrestling (1996–) [1]
Rodney Grimes Corinth, Mississippi Championship Wrestling Association (1998–) [1]
Tom Gyarmati1949– Price Hill, Ohio Intense Wrestling Inc. (1998–) [1]
Bill Hagen Asheville, North Carolina Great American Wrestling Federation (1995–1997) [1]
Randy Hales1962–1998–2001 Memphis, Tennessee Power Pro Wrestling (1998–2001) [1]
Sal Hamaoui Largo, Florida Full Impact Pro (2004–)
EVOLVE Wrestling (2010–)
Larry Hamilton1989– Jacksonville, Florida Pan-American Championship Wrestling (1999–) [1]
Sean Hansen Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey Women Superstars Uncensored (2007–)
Al Hardiman1992–2002 Winter Haven, Florida Florida Wrestling Federation (1992–2002) [1]
Van Harden Memphis, Tennessee Kick Ass Wrestling (1998–2000) [1]
Jeff Hardy 1977–1997–1999 Cameron, North Carolina OMEGA (1997–1999) [1]
Matt Hardy 1974–1997–1999 Cameron, North Carolina OMEGA (1997–1999) [1]
Jimmy Hart 1944–1982– Orlando, Florida Xtreme Wrestling Federation (2001–2005)
Wrestlicious (2010–2012)
Gary Hathaway1990– Colchester, Vermont New England Wrestling Federation (1990–2001) [1]
Jim Hawkins1997– Nutter Fort, West Virginia Atlantic Coast Championship Wrestling (1997–1998)
Mason-Dixon Wrestling (1998–1999)
[1]
Dave Hebner 1949–20221980–2022 Richmond, Virginia UWF Live (2005–2022)
Earl Hebner 1949–1980– Richmond, Virginia UWF Live (2005–)
Michael Heimberger Martinsburg, West Virginia Championship Pro Wrestling (1997–2003) [1]
Robert Heimberger Martinsburg, West Virginia Championship Pro Wrestling (1997–2003) [1]
Paul Hellams1983–2017 Clinton, South Carolina Southern Championship Wrestling (1995–2017) [1]
Ed Hellier Lakeville, Minnesota St. Paul Championship Wrestling (1998–)
Steel Domain Wrestling (2001–)
[1]
David Herro1972–1997– Grafton, Wisconsin Great Lakes Championship Wrestling (1997–) [1]
Paul Heyman 1965–1987–2006 Philadelphia Extreme Championship Wrestling (1992–2001) [1]
Steve Hicks1998 Moulton, Alabama World Organization of Wrestling (1998) [1]
Christopher Hill2003–2008 Buffalo, New York Ballpark Brawl (2003–2008)
Calvin Hodge Pulaski, Virginia Independent International Wrestling Association (1996–1997) [1]
Tim Horner 1959–1978– Johnson City, Tennessee National Championship Wrestling (1994) [1]
John Horton1992–1997 Greenville, Mississippi Pro Wrestling International (1992)
Extreme Mid-South Wrestling (1993–1997)
[1]
Tom Howard 1969-1994-2006 Clawson, Michigan International Wrestling Organization (1998–2001) [1]
Henry Hubbard St. Louis, Missouri Missouri Wrestling Federation / Midwest Wrestling Federation / International Championship Wrestling (1992–1995) [1]
Dwayne Huckaba Memphis, Tennessee American Championship Wrestling (1999–2002) [1]
Kevin Hughes1997–1999 Hudson, New Hampshire World Independent Wrestling (1997–1999) [1]
Robin Hunt Elmira, New York United States Wrestling Federation (1995–2000) [1]
D. J. Hyde 1978–2003– Philadelphia Combat Zone Wrestling (2009–) [1]
Frank Iadevaia1972–20151992–2015 Rahway, New Jersey Northern States Wrestling Alliance (1995–1996)
Jersey All Pro Wrestling (1997–2015)
[1]
Austin Idol 1949–1992–1993 Dothan, Alabama USA Wrestling (1992–1993) [1]
Mike Imburgia1972– Fairfield, Ohio Real Deal Pro Wrestling (1997–) [1]
David Jackson1992 Cranston, Rhode Island New England Wrestling Alliance (1992–2005) [1]
Johnny Jackson Winter Garden, Florida Central Florida Wrestling (1994) [1]
Beau James1989– Kingsport, Tennessee Southern States Wrestling (1991–) [1]
Dallas James
(Don Parker)
1993–1998 Indianapolis, Indiana Midwestern Wrestling Alliance (1993–1994)
Pro Wrestling International (1995–1998)
[1]
Jamie Jamitowski North Andover, Massachusetts Chaotic Wrestling (2000–)
Allen Jarnagan Elizabethton, Tennessee Northeast Championship Wrestling (1995)
Appalachian Mountain Wrestling (1998–1999)
[1]
Nick Jarman1981–1998–2000 Jacksonville, Florida Thunder Wrestling Federation (1998–2000) [1] [51]
Jeff Jarrett 1967–1986– Memphis, Tennessee Global Force Wrestling (2014-2017)
Total Non-Stop Action (2002–)
[1] [13]
Wesley Jenkins Cleveland, Mississippi South's Greatest Wrestling Fans (1998–1999)
NWA Mississippi (1999–)
[1]
Jason Jerry2005– Green Bay, Wisconsin NWA Wisconsin (2005–) [1]
Mark Johnson1995 Chicopee, Massachusetts Massachusetts Wrestling Association (1995) [1]
Rocky Johnson 1944–20201965–2003 Tampa, Florida Caribbean Championship Wrestling (1993–1994) [1] [52]
Barry Jones Mustang, Oklahoma Maximum Championship Wrestling (1996–1997) [1]
Leslie Jones Tupelo, Mississippi International Wrestling Federation (1998–) [1]
Tom Jones Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Power Zone Wrestling Alliance (1994–1997)
Mid-South Wrestling Federation (1998–2002)
[1] [53]
Stan Pain
(Stanley Joseph)
1974–1991–2008, 2011– Chicago Evolution Championship Pro Wrestling (2004)
Real Good Wrestling (2007)
Chuck Justice Cherokee, North Carolina Southeastern Wrestling Alliance (1989)
South Eastern Wrestling Alliance (1991–1997)
[1]
Ivan Kafoury1997– Portland, Oregon Portland Wrestling (1997–) [1]
Jeff Kafoury1997– Portland, Oregon Portland Wrestling (1997–) [1]
Johnny Kashmere 1978–1999– Philadelphia Pro Wrestling Unplugged (2006–2010)
Spanky Keane Wilson, North Carolina Global Championship Wrestling (1997–1999) [1]
Mike Kelly Westland, Michigan Great Lakes Wrestling (1996–2003) [1]
Jake Kemmerer 1990–2009 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Eastern Wrestling Federation (1998–2001)
Hardway Wrestling (2001–2006)
[1]
Sam Kentd. 2002 Forest Park, Georgia North Georgia Wrestling Association (1992–1997) [1] [54]
Jim Kettner1967–2010 Newark, Delaware East Coast Wrestling Association (1967–2010) [1]
Gary Key1963– Simi Valley, California Impact Wrestling Federation (1998–1999) [1] [55]
Scott King2000– Portland, Maine Eastern Wrestling Alliance (2000–) [1]
Kevin Kleinrock 1999– Los Angeles Wrestling Society X (2006–2007)
Calvin Knapp Terrell, Texas Extreme Pro Wrestling (1998–1999) [1]
Roger Knapp Hendersonville, North Carolina National Wrestling Federation (1993–1997) [1]
Alex Knight
(Alejandro Fregoso)
1962– Los Angeles American Independent Wrestling Alliance (1990–1998) [1]
Jason Knight
(Ronald Jason Knight)
1963–1977– Waterbury, Connecticut Assault Championship Wrestling (2001–2004)
Kevin Knight
(Kevin Sorbo)
1973–1996– Woodland Park, New Jersey Independent Wrestling Federation (1998–) [1]
Rick Knopf Jacksonville, Florida Insane Wrestling Alliance (1996–) [1] [56]
Michael Krause1999– Green Bay, Wisconsin All-Star Championship Wrestling (1999–2001)
Mercury1 Wrestling
[1] -
Barry Kohloff2016- Hazel Green, Alabama Rocket City Championship Wrestling (2016-) [1] -
Tom Labarge Allentown, Pennsylvania World Xtreme Wrestling (1999–) [1]
Brad Laber1996– Cincinnati, Ohio Heartland Wrestling Association (1996–) [1]
Joe Lachance1999– Milford, Connecticut (CCW)
Fairfield, Connecticut (PGW)
Connecticut Championship Wrestling (2000–2007)
Power & Glory Wrestling (2007–2011)
[1]
Ben Lagerstrom Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey Northeast Wrestling (1995–1998) [1]
Tom Lance Mineola, Texas Superstars of Wrestling (1998–2002) [1]
Terry Landell1950–1972– Knoxville, Tennessee Tennessee Mountain Wrestling (2001–)
Verne Langdon 1941–20111986–1998 Studio City, California Slammers Wrestling Federation (1986–1998) [1]
Jeff Lane1999–2003 Logan, West Virginia World Professional Wrestling (1999–2003) [1]
Gary Langevin1996–2003 Newport, Vermont Green Mountain Wrestling (1996–2003) [1]
Thomas LaPeer Warren, Michigan Championship Wrestling Federation (1996–1997) [1]
Chris Lash Commodore, Pennsylvania Allied Powers Wrestling Federation (1998–2003) [1]
Larry Latham 1952–20031998–2003 Osceola, Arkansas Moondog Championship Wrestling (1998–2003) [1]
LaFonce Latham Osceola, Arkansas Moondog Championship Wrestling (1998–2009) [1]
Karl Lauer1938-2022 St. Louis, Missouri World League Wrestling (1999–) [1]
Brian Latham Deer Park, New York Eastern States Wrestling / Eastern Shores Wrestling (1994–1998) [1]
Johnny Legend Hollywood, California (HHW)
San Francisco, California (ISW)
Hollywood Heavyweight Wrestling (1990)
Incredibly Strange Wrestling (1995–)
[1]
Rick Leribeus1957–1986– Bay City, Texas Texas Championship Wrestling (1996–2000) [1]
J.T. Lightning1970–20111993–2011 Cleveland, Ohio Cleveland All-Pro Wrestling (1993–1997) [1]
Mark Little Sparta, Tennessee American Wrestling Federation (1997–1998) [1]
Scott Little Mt. Vernon, Illinois Independent Championship Wrestling (1996–1998) [1]
Bobby Lombardi Long Island, New York Long Island Wrestling Federation (1997–2002) [1]
Josh Lomberger Hammond, Indiana Tri-Town Championship Wrestling (1998–) [1]
Rudy Lomberger Hammond, Indiana Tri-Town Championship Wrestling (1998–) [1]
Scott Lost
(Scott Epperson)
1980–2001– Los Angeles Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2003–)
Jose Lothario
(Guadalupe Robledo)
1934–20181956–1999 San Antonio, Texas Pro Wrestling International (1998)
Texas Wrestling Alliance (1998–)
[1]
Jonathan Luvstruck Red Lion, Pennsylvania National Championship Wrestling (1997–2009) [1]
Brian Lyle LaSalle, Illinois Powerhouse Championship Wrestling (1993–2000) [1]
Tim Lyle LaSalle, Illinois Powerhouse Championship Wrestling (1993–2000) [1]
Billy Mack Tampa, Florida International Championship Wrestling Association (1991–1994) [1]
Mad Man Pondo
(Kevin Canady)
1969–1989– Dunbar, West Virginia IWA East Coast (2004–)
Pete Maguire Tulsa, Oklahoma Maximum Championship Wrestling (1996)
Oklahoma Pro (1997–2000)
[1]
Brian Mailhot2001– Portland, Maine Eastern Wrestling Alliance (2000–) [1]
Major Massacre
(Chris Brown)
Hamilton, Ohio Wrestling Group International (1993–1998)
Superstar Wrestling Federation (1998–2011)
[1]
Jordan Schneider
(Jordan Schneider)
Manhattan, New York Family Wrestling Entertainment (2010–)
Earl Mangrum St. Louis, Missouri Interstate Wrestling Alliance (1999) [1]
Neil Manolian Melrose, Massachusetts Millennium Wrestling Federation (2001–)
Eddie Mansfield Orlando, Florida International Wrestling Federation (1991–1993) [1]
Johnny Mantell Monroe, Louisiana Southern Championship Wrestling (1996–) [1]
Jayson Maples
(Jason Maples)
1969–1990–2010 Marion, Indiana Extreme Wrestling Federation (1998–2012) [1]
Richard Marchand Philadelphia Soul City Wrestling (1996–2000) [1]
Martin Marin Orange County, California World Power Wrestling (1997–) [1]
Doc Marlee
(Jason Levin)
1998–2000 Pacoima, California United Independent Wrestling Alliance (1998–2000) [1]
David Marquez Springfield, Missouri
Los Angeles (NWA-P)
Hollywood (NWA-CWH)
World League Wrestling (1997–1998)
NWA Pro (2003–2010)
NWA Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (2011–)
[1]
Art Marshall Warren, Michigan Championship Wrestling Federation (1996–1997)
Northern States Wrestling Alliance (1997–1998)
[1]
Rick Martello1958–19971994–1996 Clinton, Massachusetts New England Pro Wrestling (1994–1996) [1]
David Martin Millersville, Tennessee International Wrestling Organization (1994) [1]
Jerry Martin Ellerbe, North Carolina Mainstream Wrestling Organization (1997–1998) [1]
Steve Martin Cornelia, Georgia National Championship Wrestling (1997–1999) [1]
T.C. Martin1994-1998 Las Vegas, Nevada National Wrestling Council (1994–1995) [1]
Tony Martinelli Marrero, Louisiana Cajun Wrestling Federation (1997–2009) [1]
Ken Massey Kosciusko, Mississippi Mid-South Wrestling Federation (1991) [1]
Ben Masters Cordele, Georgia Peach State Wrestling (1991–1996) [1]
Joe Matterazzo Providence, Rhode Island Mayhem Independent Wrestling (1998–2000) [1]
John McAdam1992 Nashua, New Hampshire Universal Championship Wrestling (1992) [1]
Daniel McClung Falls View, West Virginia 5-Star Wrestling (1998–1999) [1]
Andy McDaniel Charleston, South Carolina Low Country Wrestling (1998)
American Classic Wrestling (1999)
[1]
Ryan McGonagle Pacoima, California United Independent Wrestling Alliance (1999) [1]
J.D. McKay Louisville, Mississippi Ringside Riot Promotions (1991) [1]
Scott McKeever Ronceverte, West Virginia West Virginia Wrestling (1992–1994) [1]
Danny McLain Cleveland, Mississippi South's Greatest Wrestling Fans (1998–1999)
NWA Mississippi (1999–)
[1]
Bob Meister1995–1997 Dallas, Texas Confederate Wrestling Association (1995–1996)
Continental Wrestling Alliance (1996–1997)
[1]
Bill Mercer 1926–1953–1959;
1976–1997
Dallas, Texas World Class II: The Next Generation (1997)
Cody Michaels
(Mark Keenan)
1986– Los Angeles Wrestling Society X (2006–2007)
Shawn Michaels
(Shawn Hickenbottom)
1965–1984–2010
2021–
San Antonio, Texas
Orlando, Florida
Texas Wrestling Alliance (1998–2001)
NXT (WWE) (2021–)
[1]
Dave Milan Philadelphia Women's Extreme Wrestling (2002–)
Gene Miller1997–2002 Monroe, Michigan (SMCW)
Charlotte, Michigan (NWA-M)
Sterling Heights, Michigan (NWA-GL)
Southern Michigan Championship Wrestling (1997–1998)
NWA Michigan (1998–2000)
NWA Great Lakes (2000–2002)
[1]
Grant Miller Los Angeles Great American Mat Endeavors (1995–1996) [1]
Jim Miller1994– McKeesport, Pennsylvania NWA East / Pro Wrestling eXpress (1994–) [1]
David Millican Brighton, Tennessee American Wrestling Alliance (1995–1996) [1]
Alvin Minnick Tiptonville, Tennessee Warriors of Wrestling (1997–1998)
NWA Mid-South (1999–2001)
[1]
Dan Mirade1979-20222001–2022 Melrose, Massachusetts Millennium Wrestling Federation (2001–2022)
Pete MiragliottaOhioMidwest Championship Wrestling Alliance (1994–1997) [1]
Jeff Molande Sparta, Tennessee American Wrestling Federation (1997–1998) [1]
Malcolm Monroe, Sr.1951–20041980–2004 Warren, Michigan Midwest Championship Wrestling (1995)
Insane Championship Wrestling (1996–2000)
Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling (2000–2004)
[1]
Malcolm Monroe, Jr.1996– Warren, Michigan Xtreme Intense Championship Wrestling (2004–) [1]
George Morales Indianapolis, Indiana Unified Wrestling Federation (1994–1998) [1]
Rip Morrison1997–1999 Hudson, New Hampshire World Independent Wrestling (1997–1999) [1]
Mark Morton1993–1998 Hannibal, Missouri Central States Wrestling Alliance (1993–1998) [1]
Don Muraco 1949–1970–2005 Honolulu, Hawaii Hawai'i Championship Wrestling (2003–2008)
Bob Murphy Humble, Texas Texas All-Star Wrestling (1994–) [1]
Steve Murphy St. Louis, Missouri Mississippi Valley Wrestling Association (1997–1998) [1]
Jerome Muse Maryville, Tennessee All-State Wrestling (1993–1996) [1]
Donny Myers Northern Vermont and Southern Quebec Eastern Township Wrestling Association (1992–) [1]
Jason Nash1999–2001 Lufkin, Texas Texas Wrestling Association (1999–2001) [1]
Jim Neidhart 1955–20181979–2016 Tampa, Florida Anvil Promotions (1993–1994)
Steve Neilson Salt Lake City, Utah Ultra Championship Wrestling-Zero (2003–)
Ron Niemi1970–1991– Davie, Florida Independent Professional Wrestling (1998–2003) [1]
Bob Nettles Hague, Virginia Southern Wrestling Association (1991–1994) [1]
Kurt Nile Warren, Michigan (MCW)
Motor City Wrestling (1989–1991) [1]
Greg Oakes Marietta, Georgia Atlantic States Wrestling Federation (1992–1996) [1]
Bo Oates1970–1993–1997 Columbus, Georgia Georgia Wrestling Alliance (1996–1999) [1]
Ted Oates
(Ted Allen)
1955–20101970–2010 Columbus, Georgia Georgia Wrestling Alliance (1996–1999) [1]
Carlina O'Brien1995–2000 Barnegat Township, New Jersey (WWC)
Ocean City, Maryland (APWA)
Staten Island, New York (RCW/NWA-NY)
World Wrestling Coalition (1995–1996)
Action Packed Wrestling Alliance (1996–1998)
Richmond Championship Wrestling (1998)
NWA New York (1998–2000)
[1]
Mike O'Brien Newburgh, New York Northeast Wrestling (1994–1998)
NWA Northeast (1998–2000)
Northeast Wrestling (2000–)
[1]
Richard O'Brien1995–2000 Barnegat Township, New Jersey (WWC)
Ocean City, Maryland (APWA)
Staten Island, New York (RCW/NWA-NY)
World Wrestling Coalition (1995–1996)
Action Packed Wrestling Alliance (1996–1998)
Richmond Championship Wrestling (1998)
NWA New York (1998–2000)
[1]
Steve O'Neill Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Extreme Rising (2013–2015)
Ben Oliver1998–2007 St. Louis, Missouri Midwest Renegade Wrestling (1998–1999)
Gateway Championship Wrestling (2000–2007)
[1] [57]
Satoshi Oji Philadelphia Dragon Gate USA (2009–)
Paul Olsek, Sr. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Eastern Wrestling Federation (1998–2001)
Hardway Wrestling (2001–2006)
[1]
Paul Olsek, Jr. 1990–2009 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Eastern Wrestling Federation (1998–2001)
Hardway Wrestling (2001–2006)
[1]
Bob Orton, Jr. 1950–1972– Knoxville, Tennessee Tennessee Mountain Wrestling (2001–)
Jeff Osborne1992–1995 Evansville, Indiana New American Wrestling (1993–1995) [1]
Michael Paolini1998–2007 Milford, Connecticut Connecticut Championship Wrestling (1998–2007) [1]
Jeff Patton1993–1995 Morganton, North Carolina Burke County Wrestling (1993–1994)
New World Wrestling (1994–1995)
[1]
Mark Pennington2004– Coldwater, Michigan Price of Glory Wrestling (2004–) [1]
Jose Perez1972–2011– Taunton, Massachusetts Full Spectrum Wrestling (2011–) [1]
Joe Perri Verona, Pennsylvania Tri-State Wrestling Federation (1990–1992) [1]
Mike Pescina1998–2003 Davie, Florida Independent Professional Wrestling (1998–2003) [1]
Bud Petty McMinnville, Tennessee Hardcore Championship Wrestling (1996–1998) [1]
Christopher Plano Greensboro, North Carolina New Dimension Wrestling (1997–2005) [1]
Steve Podunavac1990–2005 Logan, West Virginia American International Wrestling (1989)
World Professional Wrestling (1990–2005)
[1] [58]
Dan Polinsky Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Far North Wrestling (2003–2011)
Kris Pope1992–1994 San Bernardino, California Coast to Coast Wrestling Federation / Golden State Wrestling (1992–1994) [1]
Ron Post1974–1996– Jersey Shore, New Jersey Empire Wrestling Association (1996)
Empire Wrestling Alliance (1997–)
[1] [59]
Brian Powell High Point, North Carolina Atlantic Championship Wrestling / Alternative Championship Wrestling (1994–2004) [1]
William Powell Richfield, Wisconsin Badger State Pro Wrestling (1996–2003)
Scott Pratt1998–1999 Marion, North Carolina Southern Wrestling Alliance (1998–1999) [1]
Dave Prazak1996– Berwyn, Illinois Shimmer Women Athletes (2005–)
Bert Prentice1958-20211984–2021 Sioux Falls, South Dakota (MSCW)
Dallas, Texas (CWT)
Memphis, Tennessee (MCW/NWA-WW)
Championship Wrestling from Texas (1992)
Music City Wrestling (1997–1998)
NWA Worldwide (1998–2002)
[1]
Greg Price Charlotte, North Carolina Carolina Championship Wrestling (1991)
South Atlantic Pro Wrestling (1991–1992)
All-Star Wrestling (1993–1998)
NWA All-Star Wrestling (1998–1999)
NWA Carolinas (1999)
NWA: New Beginnings (2010)
[1]
Jim Princeton Tiptonville, Tennessee Warriors of Wrestling (1997–1999)
NWA Mid-South (1999–2001)
[1]
Mike Quackenbush
(Michael Spillane)
1976–1994–2020 Philadelphia CHIKARA (2002–2020)
Harley Race 1943–20191960–2019 Eldon, Missouri World League Wrestling (1999–) [1]
Dave Rahman1998 Houston, Texas Great South Wrestling Federation (1998) [1]
Pharnell Raines Kingsport, Tennessee Iron Ring Wrestling (1998–2011) [1]
John Rambo1962–1989– Hagerstown, Maryland House of Pain Wrestling Federation (1997–) [1]
Steve Rand2000–2003 Portland, Maine Eastern Wrestling Alliance (2000–2003) [1]
T. Rantula
(David Younkins)
1962–1990– Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Far North Wrestling (2003–2011)
Michael Rapuano1974–1990–2003; 2011– Miami, Florida (AWC)
Davie, Florida (FOW)
Atlantic Wrestling Council (1990–1994)
Future of Wrestling (1998–2003; 2011–)
[1]
Vincent Ratte1976–1998–2000Unified Championship Wrestling (1998–2000) [1]
Lou Reardon
(Louis Reardon)
1994 Deer Park, New York Eastern States Wrestling / Eastern Shores Wrestling (1994) [1]
Reckless Youth
(Tom Carter)
1974-1995– Philadelphia CHIKARA (2002–)
Frank Reed
(Frank Root)
1987– Hannibal, Missouri (CSWA)
Litchfield, Illinois (RCW)
Gateway City Championship Wrestling / Heartland Championship Wrestling (1991–1994)
Missouri State Wrestling Alliance (1992)
Central States Wrestling Alliance (1993–1998)
Rampage Championship Wrestling (1999–2009)
[1] [60]
Frank Reyes Tampa, Florida Southeastern Professional Wrestling Federation (1996–1998) [1]
Cody Rhodes
(Cody Runnels)
1985–2018–2022 Jacksonville, Florida All Elite Wrestling (AEW) (2019–present)
Ring of Honor (2022–present)
Tony Khan 1982–2018–present
J.R. Rhodes Jacksonville, Florida Insane Wrestling Alliance (1996–) [1]
Steve Ricard1979–2000– New Bedford, Massachusetts Top Rope Promotions (2000–) [1]
Randy Ricci1966–1998– Lake Barrington, Illinois North American Wrestling Federation (1998–) [1]
Davey Richards
(Wesley Richards)
1983–2004– Rahway, New Jersey EVOLVE Wrestling (2010–)
Reno Riggins
(Neal Hargrove)
1967–1986– Madison, Tennessee Spectrum Sports (1993) [1]
Ron Rivera City of Industry, California Revolution Pro Wrestling (1999–2004)
Chuck Roberts Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania International Wrestling Cartel (2001–)
Rusty Roberts Morristown, Tennessee United Atlantic Championship Wrestling (1994–1998) [1]
Chaz Rocco1968–20051993–1999 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina American Championship Wrestling (1993–1999) [1]
Gino Rocco
(Gene Wapiennik)
1968–1984– Washington, Pennsylvania All-Star Wrestling Association (1991–1993) [1] [61] [62] [63]
Bobby Rogers1974–1998–2003; 2011– Fort Lauderdale, Florida Future of Wrestling (1998–2003; 2011–) [1]
Mike Rogers St. Louis, Missouri (MRW)
Cape Girardeau, Missouri (ICW)
Midwest Renegade Wrestling (1998–2000)
Impact Championship Wrestling (2000)
[1]
Chris Rose Memphis, Tennessee American Championship Wrestling (1999–2002) [1]
Ian Rotten
(John Williams)
1970–1996– Louisville, Kentucky IWA Mid-South (1996–) [1]
Roger Ruffen1998– Cincinnati, Ohio Northern Wrestling Federation (1998–) [1]
Anthony Rufo1968–1998– Taunton, Massachusetts (FSW)Unified Championship Wrestling (1998–2000)
Ultimate Championship Wrestling (2003–2005)
Full Spectrum Wrestling (2011–)
[1]
Hugh Rundles Tiptonville, Tennessee Warriors of Wrestling (1997–1999)
NWA Mid-South (1999–2000)
[1]
Andy Runyon Portsmouth, Ohio Wrestling Group International (1993–1998)
Superstar Wrestling Federation (1998–2001)
[1]
Rob Russen1976– Philadelphia (NAWF/NWF)
Girard, Ohio (IWA)
North American Wrestling Federation (1979–1984)
National Wrestling Federation (1985–1988)
International Wrestling Association (1989–1995)
[1]
Joey Ryan
(Joey Meehan)
1979–2000– Los Angeles Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2003–)
Kandy Ryan Lenoir, North Carolina Fantasy Pro-Wrestling Federation (1992–1994) [1]
Bob Ryder 1956-20201990s-2020 Nashville, Tennessee Impact Wrestling (2002–2020)
Gary Sabaugh 1957- Charlotte, North Carolina (PWF)Professional Wrestling Federation (1990–1999) [1]
Hermie Sadler 1969–2005–2007 Richmond, Virginia UWF Live (2005–2007)
Fred Salem Huntington, West Virginia All Star Championship Wrestling (1996–1999) [1]
Mike Samples1964- Central City, Kentucky (TSW)
Indianapolis, Indiana (CCW)
Evansville, Indiana (HWF)
Tri-State Wrestling (1991–1993)
Circle City Wrestling (1996–1997)
Hardcore Wrestling Federation (1997–1999)
[1]
Chris Sanders Cranston, Rhode Island Rhode Island Wrestling Alliance (1995–2004) [1]
Tito Santana
(Merced Solis)
1953–1977– Chicago American Wrestling Federation (1995–1996) [1]
Clarence Santini Woodbury, Tennessee Universal Wrestling Alliance (1998)
New Age Wrestling Alliance (1999)
[1]
Gabe Sapolsky 1972–1995– Philadelphia Dragon Gate USA (2009–)
EVOLVE Wrestling (2010–)
Bruno Sassi 1970–1988– Coral Springs Coastal Championship Wrestling (2004–)
Peter Savage Stockton, California Golden State Wrestling Alliance (1998–1999) [1]
Savannah Slim
(Chris Livingstone)
Columbus, Ohio National Wrestling Conference (1993–1998) [1]
Jordan Schneider Manhattan, New York Family Wrestling Entertainment (2010–)
Kurt Schneider1951–1989–2009 Warren, Michigan Motor City Wrestling (1989–2000) [1]
Leo Schneider1993 Hannibal, Missouri Central States Wrestling Alliance (1993) [1]
Mark Shrader 1967–1993–2003 Dundalk, Maryland Maryland Championship Wrestling (1998–2003) [1]
Gordon Scozzari 1970–20111991–2000 Asbury Park, New Jersey American Wrestling Federation (1991–1992) [1]
Bobby Sechrist Mount Airy, North Carolina Virginia Carolina Wrestling (1998) [1]
Shaggy 2 Dope
(Joseph William Utsler)
1974–1999– Detroit, Michigan Juggalo Championship Wrestling (1999–)
Joshua Shea2000–2001 Portland, Maine Eastern Wrestling Alliance (2000–2001) [1]
John Short Egg Harbor City, New Jersey Force One Pro Wrestling (2006–)
Bernie Siegel
(Bernard Siegel)
1991– Cutler Ridge, Florida Sunshine Wrestling Federation (1991–1998)
Florida Championship Wrestling (1994–2001)
[1]
Cary Silkin Bristol, Pennsylvania Ring of Honor (2002–2022)
Thomas Simpson1988– Cameron, North Carolina OMEGA (1997–1999) [1] [64]
Sir Mo
(Robert Horne)
1967–1991– Dyersburg, Tennessee
Dallas, Texas
New Blood Wrestling (2006–2009)
SOAR Championship Wrestling (2016-present)
Larry Skipper Forest City, North Carolina Eastern Wrestling Federation (1997–2003) [1]
Bill Slaydon Hammond, Indiana Nu Wave Wrestling Association (1996–1999) [1]
Richard Small1995 Portland, Oregon Pacific Coast Wrestling (1995) [1]
Brian Smith Elizabethton, Tennessee Appalachian Mountain Wrestling (1998–1999) [1]
Robert Smith London, Kentucky Diehard Championship Wrestling (1997–2000) [1]
Tyson Smith Ceredo, West Virginia Championship Pro Wrestling (1998) [1]
Al Snow
(Allen Sarven)
1963–1993–1998 Lima, Ohio Global Wrestling Alliance (1993–1999)
Ohio Valley Wrestling (2018-)
[1]
George South 1962–1985– Charlotte, North Carolina (PWF)
Concord, North Carolina (EWA)
Professional Wrestling Federation (1990–1999)
Exodus Wrestling Alliance (2001–)
[1] [65]
Fred Sparta Rockland, Massachusetts World Wrestling Stars (1996–)
Mike Sparta Rockland, Massachusetts World Wrestling Stars (1996–)
Don Sparton Hammond, Indiana Ringside Wrestling Alliance (1994–1999) [1]
A.J. Sparxx
(Michael Illions)
1966– Woodland Park, New Jersey (IWF)New Jack City Wrestling (1995–1996)
American Wrestling Council (1997–1998)
Independent Wrestling Federation (1998–)
[1] [66]
James St. Jean1997–2000 Lewiston, Maine Eastern Wrestling Alliance (1997–2000) [1]
David St. Onge1964– Warren, Michigan (CWF)
Hazel Park, Michigan (MWA)
Championship Wrestling Federation (1996–1997)
Michigan Wrestling Alliance (1997–2004)
[1] [67]
Bob Staples1997–1999 Lewiston, Maine Eastern Wrestling Alliance (1997–1999) [1]
Preston Steele
(Pete Lucic)
1983– Girard, Ohio International Wrestling Association (1995–) [1] [68] [69]
Ken Staubs Martinsburg, West Virginia Ultimate Championship Wrestling (1995–1997) [1]
Cory Stevens Limerick, Pennsylvania 3K Wrestling Fighting Athletes (2008–2009)
Gary Stevens Edison, New Jersey Bloody Rage American Wrestling League (1998–2003) [1]
Paul Stevens1998–2000 Tucson, Arizona Combat Championship Wrestling (1998)
Dragon's Den (1998–2000)
[1]
Jonnie Stewart1967–1986–2007 Racine, Wisconsin Wrestling Superstars Live (1996–2010) [1]
Bill Stone1999 Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Heroes of Wrestling (1999)
Curtis Stone San Antonio, Texas Warriors 4 Christ Wrestling (1999–)
Matt Storm
(Matt West)
1998– Providence, Rhode Island Mayhem Independent Wrestling (1998–2000)
PWF Northeast (2002–2006; 2010–)
[1] [28]
Kyle Storm
(Kyle White)
1974–1998– Providence, Rhode Island Mayhem Independent Wrestling (1998–2000)
PWF Northeast (2002–2006; 2010–)
[1] [28]
Larry Strickland1994–1998 Gauley Bridge, West Virginia Globe Star Pro Wrestling (1994–1998)
Sage Strong
(Travis Shirk)
2005– Harrisburg, Pennsylvania The Ultimate Wrestling Experience (2011–) [70]
Gary Sturdevant Dallas, Texas Big D Wrestling (1992–1994) [1]
Super Dragon
(Daniel Lyon)
1975–1997– Los Angeles Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (2003–)
Frank Szabo Butler, Pennsylvania United States Wrestling League (1993–1998) [1]
Jeff Tankersley1968– Kingsport, Tennessee Iron Ring Wrestling (1998–2011) [1]
Mike Tartaglia Sewell, New Jersey Tri-State Wrestling Alliance (1998–)
Sean Tasco Tampa, Florida New Breed Pro Wrestling (1998–2004) [1]
Ken Taylor Dallas, Texas NWA Southwest / Southwest Wrestling Alliance (1998–2011) [1]
Trent Taylor
(Scott Harvey)
1999–2001 Pacoima, California United Independent Wrestling Alliance (1999–2001) [1] [71]
Les Thatcher 1940–1996– Cincinnati, Ohio Heartland Wrestling Association (1996–) [1]
Dave Thomas Jobstown, New Jersey United Wrestling Coalition (1998–)
Lois Thomas Jobstown, New Jersey United Wrestling Coalition (1998–)
Gene Thompson Maryville, Tennessee Southern Wrestling Association (1992–1998) [1]
Mike Thompson Richfield, Wisconsin Badger State Pro Wrestling (1996–2003) [1]
John ThunderCloud
(John Medlin)
1979–1996– Henderson, North Carolina Atlantic States Championship Wrestling (1998)
Central Carolina Pro Wrestling (1998–2000)
[1]
Frank Thurman Collinsville, Illinois New Midwest Wrestling (1997) [1]
James Thurston Morehead City, North Carolina World Wrestling Organization (1998–2001) [1]
Chris Tibbs Winchester, Virginia Mid-Eastern Championship Wrestling (1995–1997) [1]
Ray Torres1992– Reading, Pennsylvania Wild Independent Wrestling Federation (1995–1996)
Regional Championship Wrestling (1996–)
[1]
Barron Vangor Toth1973–20081998–1999 Milford, Connecticut Connecticut Championship Wrestling (1998–1999) [1]
Dave Touchstone Stockton, California Golden State Wrestling Alliance (1998–2000)
Pacific Championship Wrestling (2000)
[1]
Brian Tramel Louisville, Mississippi Ringside Riot Promotions (1991) [1]
Alfredo Travieso, Jr.1965–1995– Cranston, Rhode Island Rhode Island Wrestling Alliance (1995–2004) [1] [28]
Triple H
(Paul Levesque)
1969–2012– Stamford, Connecticut WWE (2022–) [1]
Emily Tzortzatos1970–1995–1999 New York City, New York Ultimate Championship Wrestling (1995–1999) [1] [72]
Dan Ulrich Tampa, Florida International Championship Wrestling Association (1991–1994) [1]
Steve Unterman Baltimore, Maryland Wrestling Independent Network (1992) [1]
Tony Valadez San Bernardino, California Sudden Impact Wrestling (1998) [1]
David Valentin Reading, Pennsylvania Wild Independent Wrestling Federation (1995–1996) [1]
Donny Valentine1996–1997 Baytown, Texas Iron Fist Wrestling Federation (1996–1997) [1]
Rocco Valentino
(Rob Biggins)
1964–1996– Tulsa, Oklahoma Oklahoma Pro (1997–2000) [1]
Kenny Valiant Tupelo, Mississippi All Pro Wrestling (1990–) [1]
Mark Vance Evansville, Indiana Hardcore Wrestling Federation (1997–1999) [1]
Vampiro
(Ian Richard Hodgkinson)
1967–1991– Los Angeles Wrestling Society X (2006–2007)
Jay Vargas
(Jonathan Vargas)
1989–2009–2010 Tampa, Florida Wrestlicious (2009–2010)
Violent J
(Joseph Bruce)
1972–1999– Detroit, Michigan Juggalo Championship Wrestling (1999–)
Dale Walker Dyersburg, Tennessee Dyersburg Championship Wrestling (1998–2010)
Mid-America Championship Wrestling
[1]
John Walter (Johnny Toonz)1979-2017-Wysox,PennsylvaniaNorthern Tier Wrestling (2017)
Doug Ward Stanton, Virginia Mid-Atlantic Wrestling Alliance (1993–1995) [1] [73]
Doug Watkins1992– Dalton, Georgia Tri-Star Wrestling Alliance (1992–) [1] [74] [75]
Wendell Weatherby1960–1992–1993 Billerica, Massachusetts All-Star Can-Am Wrestling (1992–1993) [1]
Bill Weaver1964–1997–2008 Melbourne, Florida Coastal Championship Wrestling (1997–2008) [1]
Tim Welch Morristown, Tennessee United Atlantic Championship Wrestling (1995–1998) [1]
Danny Wenkel1986– Burlington, North Carolina CWF Mid-Atlantic (2000–)
Ray Whebbe, Jr.1955–2003 Lakeville, Minnesota St. Paul Championship Wrestling (1998–1999) [1] [76] [77]
Flexx Wheeler1992– Philadelphia Pennsylvania Wrestling Alliance (1998–2000) [1] [46]
Joe Wheeler Wilmington, North Carolina Atlantic Coast Championship Wrestling (1997–2002) [1]
Dennis Wipprecht1991– Baltimore, Maryland Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation (1991–2004)
Maryland Championship Wrestling (2006–)
[1]
Billy Whack
(Larry Statkus)
Chicago Lunatic Wrestling Federation (1993–2004) [1] [78] [79]
Mikey Whipwreck
(John Watson)
1973–1994– Hicksville, New York New York Wrestling Connection (2002–)
Anthony White High Point, North Carolina Atlantic Championship Wrestling / Alternative Championship Wrestling (1994–2004) [1]
Rod Whitworth Commerce, Texas National Class Wrestling (1993) [1]
John Wickizer Philadelphia Pennsylvania Wrestling Alliance (1998–2000) [1] [46]
Scott Wilcox Clinton, Tennessee Volunteer Championship Wrestling (1997–1998) [1]
Maverick Wild
(Scott C. Despres)
1970–1988–2010 Rochester, New Hampshire Front Row Wrestling (2003–2010)
Brant Wilkens St. Louis, Missouri Midwest Renegade Wrestling (1998–1999) [1]
Maurice Williams Jacksonville, Florida Thunder Wrestling Federation (1998–) [1] [80] [81] [82]
Jack Williamson Woodbury, New Jersey Middle Atlantic States Wrestling (1992) [1]
Fred Willis New Albany, Indiana Wild Wrestling Action (1992) [1]
Carl Wilson Wilmington, North Carolina Coastal Carolina Wrestling Alliance / Carolina Wrestling Federation (1991–1994) [1]
Allen Withrow1974– Jonesboro, Arkansas Continental Wrestling Federation (1996–2002) [1] [83]
Roger Withrow Jonesboro, Arkansas Continental Wrestling Federation (1996–2002) [1] [83]
Danny Wolfe Hollywood, California Hollywood Heavyweight Wrestling (1990) [1]
Mark Wood Princeton, West Virginia All Star Wrestling (1992–1993)
Appalachian Championship Wrestling (1993)
[1]
Tim Woody High Point, North Carolina Alternative Championship Wrestling (1994–2004) [1]
W.D. Woody1995–2005 Louisa, Virginia Ultimate Championship Wrestling (1995–2005) [1] [84]
Gary Woronchak1994–1995 Dearborn, Michigan Midwest Territorial Wrestling (1994–1995) [1]
Bruce Wren1957– Orlando, Florida Southeastern Championship Wrestling (1991–2002) [1] [85] [86]
Darren Wyse
(Darren Wise)
1975–1992–2009 Red Lion, Pennsylvania National Championship Wrestling (1997–2009) [1] [87]
John Zandig
(John Corson)
1971–1996– Philadelphia Combat Zone Wrestling (1999–2009) [1]
Scott Zeinstra1969–1997–2003;
2007–
Grand Rapids, Michigan Championship Wrestling of Michigan / Pro Wrestling Worldwide (1997–2003; 2007–) [1] [88] [89]
Rob Zicari 1974–1999–2003 Sherman Oaks, California Xtreme Pro Wrestling (1999–2003)

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