MCW Pro Wrestling

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MCW Pro Wrestling
AcronymMCW
Founded1998
StyleProfessional wrestling
Headquarters Baltimore, Maryland
Founder(s) Dan McDevitt
Dennis Wipprecht
Owner(s)Dan McDevitt (1998-2003)
Dennis Wipprecht (1998-2003)
Parent MSDM, Inc.[ citation needed ]
FormerlyMaryland Championship Wrestling
Website http://www.mcwprowrestling.com

MCW Pro Wrestling (formerly known as Maryland Championship Wrestling) [1] [2] is a regional independent wrestling promotion based in Joppa, Maryland. It has regularly run events in the Mid-Atlantic region since the late 1990s. [3]

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History

Maryland Championship Wrestling (MCW) was originally established by wrestlers Dan McDevitt and Mark Shrader as an extension of the wrestling school Bone Breakers Training Center. MCW held its first card at Baltimore's Patapsco Arena on July 19, 1998, featuring Jerry Lynn, Devon Storm, Little Guido, Balls Mahoney, manager Jim Cornette and The Headbangers. During that event, MCW held a six-man match to crown the first ever Light Heavyweight Champion. The winner of the match was Shane Shamrock and due to his shooting death by police the following month, MCW named him as the lifetime Light Heavyweight Champion and replaced it with the Cruiserweight Championship.

Throughout the next year, the promotion featured veteran wrestlers such as Ricky Steamboat, Ricky Morton, Bobby Eaton, Tito Santana, The Iron Sheik, Sherri Martel, The Road Warriors, King Kong Bundy and Jerry "The King" Lawler, the latter two winning the promotion's heavyweight championship. Longtime mainstays such as Joey Matthews, Jimmy Cicero, Judas Young and Mickie James also began gaining popularity in the promotion. [4]

On March 27, 2002, Steve Wilkos of The Jerry Springer Show made a one night appearance teaming with Gillberg to defeat The Slackers (Chad Bowman and Dino Devine) in a tag team match in Glen Burnie, Maryland; the 1,267 in attendance setting a new record for its home arena Michael's Eighth Avenue ballroom. [5]

After holding its final card, The Last Dance: Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup, on July 16, 2003, MCW announced its intentions to merge with its longtime rival the Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation. McDevitt and Shrader had originally left Mid-Eastern due to a business dispute with half its roster subsequently leaving for the newly established MCW. [6] Although operations officially ceased in 2003, McDevitt continued holding occasional cards exclusively at Fort Meade [7] under the "Fort Meade Wrestling" banner during the next several years before returning booking regular MCW events again.

MCW made Baltimore headlines in October 2006, with the booking of WIYY morning show personalities Kirk McEwen and Mark Ondayko as part of an eight-man tag match. Participating would have been a breach of their contract with their radio station, however, in the ensuing controversy, the longtime DJs left WIYY for rival WHFS. [8]

On April 22, 2016, it was announced that the promotion was changing its name from Maryland Championship Wrestling to MCW Pro Wrestling. [2]

The company's YouTube Channel is MCW Pro Wrestling [9]

Rage TV

The promotion also has a syndicated television show, Rage TV, which is also broadcast via the internet. [10] Episodes of Rage TV have also been released on DVD.

In December 2000, local television producer Natasha Small filed a complaint to city officials in Bowie, Maryland in which she claimed she and her daughter had been subject to harassment stemming from a verbal confrontation with Rage TV host Jeff Jones during a television taping at the Bowie Community Television station on October 1, 2002. Although a written response by the city manager's office condemned both parties, no criminal or civil charges were filed against Jones or Maryland Championship Wrestling. Small's claims were supported by former studio director Milly Hall who had previously filed a complaint accusing Jones of using the studio to produce tapes for sale over the internet and what she described as "pornographic-like images" appearing on the show's official website. Maryland Championship Wrestling denied these charges however and, while city officials admitted the possibility of the promotion using the show to "assist a commercial venture", the city notified producers of new policy updates to guard against such assistance. [11]

In April 2011, Rage TV taped shows at Duane "Gillberg" Gill's Professional Wrestling Academy in Severn, Maryland. The show was hosted by country music singer Mark Bray and Gill. [12]

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup

The Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup is an annual tournament held since 1999. The format of the tournament sees twelve wrestlers competing in six one-on-one matches, with the six winners advancing to an elimination match finale. The tournament is named in honor of Shane Shamrock, the inaugural MCW Light Heavyweight Champion who was shot and killed during an altercation with police officers in 1998. [13]

When MCW closed its doors in 2003, an arrangement was made with Ring of Honor (ROH) that when ROH made its debut in the Baltimore area, it would carry on the tradition of the Shane Shamrock Cup. At ROH's The Last Stand, it was announced ROH would continue the Shane Shamrock Cup on June 24, 2004. In March, however, Rob Feinstein was forced to step down as owner of ROH. Less than a week before the tournament, Feinstein sold his share of ROH to Cary Silkin, causing Maryland promoter Dick Caricofe to pull out of the show. ROH was forced to move the show to Philadelphia and renamed the show Survival of the Fittest .

When MCW reopened in February 2006, it was announced that they were bringing back the Shane Shamrock Cup.

Shamrock Cup (2006)

MCW held its 6th Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup on July 6, 2006.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Derek Frazier defeated Reckless Youth and Alter Boy Luke Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 First Round Three-way match match
2 Jerry Lynn defeated Rich Myers (with Earl The Pearl)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
3 Chris Sabin defeated Alex Shelley Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
4 Steve Anthony defeated Qenaan CreedShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
5 Petey Williams defeated Josh DanielsShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
6 Ruckus defeated Sonjay Dutt Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
7 Adam Flash vs. Corporal Punishment ended in a No Contest Street Fight
8 Adam Flash defeated Julio Dinero (c) and Jason Static and Scott Fowler (c), and Danny Jaxx, Genesis, and The Bruiser
Adam Flash pinned Dinero to win the MCW Heavyweight Championship
"Ultimate Jeopardy" Six-man tag team match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship and the MCW Tag Team Championship.
9 Ruckus defeated Derek Frazier, Jerry Lynn, Chris Sabin (c), Steve Anthony, and Petey Williams Six-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup and the MCW Cruiserweight Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Steve AnthonyChris Sabin
Jerry LynnPetey Williams
Petey WilliamsChris Sabin
Chris SabinDerek Frazier
Derek FrazierRuckus
RuckusWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shamrock Cup (2007)

MCW held its 7th Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup on July 8, 2007.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Christopher Daniels defeated Jay Lethal Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
2Josh Daniels defeated Derek FrazierShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
3 Delirious defeated Christian York Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
4 Human Tornado defeated AzriealShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
5 Sonjay Dutt defeated Eddie Edwards Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
6 Adam Flash (c) vs. Danny Doring ended in a no contest Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
7 Joey Matthews defeated Adam Flash (c) Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
8Pat Brink defeated The Bruiser No Holds Barred match
9Creative Control (Jimmy Cicero and Tom Brandi) won by last eliminating Qenaan Creed Tag Team Battle Royal for a MCW Tag Team Championship match
10Josh Daniels defeated Human Tornado, Sonjay Dutt, Delirious, Christopher Daniels, and Ruckus Six-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
DeliriousJosh Daniels
Sonjay DuttChristopher Daniels
Human TornadoRuckus
Ruckus (p)Christopher Daniels
Christopher DanielsJosh Daniels
Josh DanielsWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shamrock Cup (2008)

MCW held its 8th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup (branded as "Shamrock VIII") on July 18 and 19, 2008.

Day 1
No.ResultsStipulations
1 Claudio Castagnoli defeated Delirious Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 First Round match
2 The S.A.T. (Jose and Joel Maximo) vs. Team Macktion (Kirby Mack and TJ Mack) ended in a Double CountoutShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 First Round tag team match
3 Rhett Titus defeated Pelle Primeau and Mitch FranklinShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 First Round Three-way match match
4 Devon Storm defeated Devon MooreShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 First Round match
5 Balls Mahoney and Danny Doring (with Tammy Sytch) defeated The Bruiser and D. J. Hyde No Disqualification tag team match
6The Holy Rollers (Jimmy Jannetty and Ramblin' Rich (with Earl The Pearl)) defeated Adam Carelle and Wes Mercer Tag team match
7 Christian York (c) (with Kimberly McDevitt) defeated Adam Flash 2-0 Two-out-of-three-falls match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
8Josh Daniels (c) defeated Champ Champagne (with Bobby Starr) Singles match for the MCW Cruiserweight Championship
9 Joey Matthews (with Kimberly McDevitt) defeated Ruckus (with Chrissy Rivera)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 First Round match
10The Ghetto Mafia (2-Dope and Qenaan Creed) (c) defeated Ryan McBride and Teddy Stigma (with Angela) Tag Team Ladder match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Day 2
No.ResultsStipulations
1Derek Frazier defeated Pelle Primeau, Devon Moore, and Ruckus (with Chrissy Rivera)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 Last Chance Four Way Match
2The Rehoboth Beach Crew (Tyler Hilton and Zachary Shane (with Tara)) defeated The Rehoboth Beach Crew (Joseph Brooks and Link Kory (with Noel)) Tag team match
3Mitch Franklin defeated Champ Champagne (with Bobby Starr) Singles match
4The Best Around (Bruce Maxwell and TJ Cannon) (with Dino Divine) defeated Ryan McBride and Teddy Stigma (with Angela) Tag team match
5The Bruiser defeated Danny Doring Loser Leaves Town Match
6The Ghetto Mafia (2-Dope and Qenaan Creed) (c) defeated Adam Flash and Corporal Punishment Tag Team No Disqualification Falls Count Anywhere match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
7 Christian York (c) (with Kimberly McDevitt and Cobian) defeated Delirious Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
8 Christian York (c) (with Kimberly McDevitt and Cobian) vs. Ruckus (with Chrissy Rivera) ended in a no contest Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
9Derek Frazier defeated Rhett Titus, Claudio Castagnoli, Devon Storm, Joey Matthews, and Josh Daniels Six-way elimination match for the 2008 Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup with Bill Alfonso as the special guest referee
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Rhett TitusDerek Frazier
Devon StormJoey Matthews
Josh Daniels (p)Derek Frazier
Claudio CastagnoliJoey Matthews
Joey MatthewsDerek Frazier
Derek FrazierWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shamrock Cup (2009)

MCW held its 9th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup (branded as "MCW Shamrock Cup 9") on July 11, 2009.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Team Macktion (Kirby Mack and TJ Mack) defeated Ryan McBride and Teddy StigmaShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round tag team match
2Cobian defeated The Bruiser Singles match
3Privileged (Tyler Hilton and Zachary Shane) defeated Stevie Richards and Sugarmask, Cole Calloway and Rhett Titus, and Dino Divine and D. J. Hyde (c) Four Corners tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
4Aden Chambers defeated Ray AlexanderShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
5Qenaan Creed defeated CloudyShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
6 Adam Carelle defeated The American MarvelShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
7 Kenny Dykstra defeated CheechShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
8Ryan McBride defeated Teddy StigmaShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round Wildcard match
9 Daffney defeated Roxie Cotton Singles match
10Jake Manning defeated Caleb Konley Singles match
11 Ruckus (c) defeated Christian York and Josh Daniels Three-way match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
12Ryan McBride defeated Aden Chambers, Kirby Mack, Qenaan Creed, Kenny Dykstra, and Adam Carelle Six-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Aden ChambersRyan McBride
Kenny DykstraAdam Carelle
Adam CarelleQenaan Creed
Qenaan CreedKirby Mack
Kirby MackRyan McBride
Ryan McBrideWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shamrock Cup X (2010)

MCW held its 10th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup (branded as "MCW Shamrock Cup X") on July 31, 2010.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Ryan McBride defeated Patrick Brink (c) Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship [14]
2 Rich Swann defeated Ruckus Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
3 Sami Callihan defeated Scott ReedShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
4Teddy Stigma defeated Joe EttelShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
5 Tommaso Ciampa defeated Bobby ShieldsShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
6 Christian York and Joel Maximo defeated The Best Around (Bruce Maxwell and TJ Cannon)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round tag team match
7Kevin Eck, Ronnie Zukko, and Cole Calloway defeated Fed Up (C-Fed and G-Fed) and Peter Schmuck Six-man tag team match [15] [16]
8The Holy Rollers (Earl The Pearl and Rich Myers) defeated Team MackTion (Kirby Mack and T.J. Mack) (c), CA Elliott and Nui Tofiga and The Hit Squad (Drolix and Kindred) four-way Tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
9Cobian and Tommy Dreamer defeated Adam Cole (c) and Tyler Hilton Hardcore tag team match for the MCW Rage Television Championship
10 Mickie James defeated Mia Yim Singles match [17]
11 Christian York defeated Tommaso Ciampa, Teddy Stigma, Sami Callihan, Rich Swann, and Ryan McBride Six-man elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Sami CallihanRich Swann
Rich SwannTommaso Ciampa
Tommaso CiampaChristian York
Teddy StigmaRyan McBride
Ryan McBride (p)Christian York
Christian YorkWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shamrock Cup XI (2011)

MCW held its 11th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup (branded as "MCW Shamrock Cup XI") on July 30, 2011.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Alex Colon defeated Corey Hollis and Judas YoungShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XI First Round Triple threat match
2Vordell Walker defeated Kyle Matthews and Nathan CrownShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XI First Round Triple threat match
3Ronnie Zukko (c) defeated Nui Tofiga by Count Out Singles match for the MCW Rage TV Championship
4 Ricky Reyes defeated Aiden Chambers and Mike PoseyShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round Triple threat match
5Josh Daniels defeated Oliver Grimsly and Alexander JamesShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round Triple threat match
6Napalm Bomb won by last eliminating Mustafa Aziz Daniels Battle Royal for a MCW Rage TV Championship match
7Fed Up (C-Fed and G-Fed) defeated The Holy Rollers (Earl The Pearl and Rich Meyers) (c) Tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
8Cobian (c) defeated The Bruiser Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
9 Sami Callihan defeated Vordell Walker, Ricky Reyes, Josh Daniels, Alex Colon, and Kirby Mack Six-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Vordell WalkerSami Callihan
Alex ColonKirby Mack
Kirby MackSami Callihan
Ricky ReyesJosh Daniels
Josh DanielsSami Callihan
Sami CallihanWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shamrock Cup XII (2012)

MCW held its 12th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup (branded as "MCW Shamrock Cup XII") on July 7, 2012.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Josh Daniels defeated Shawn PatrickShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round match
2 Delirious defeated Alexander JamesShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round match
3 Adam Cole defeated Oliver GrimslyShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round match
4 Ricky Reyes defeated Ben Dejo and Marty con DejoShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round Triple threat match
5 Ruckus defeated Derek FrazierShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round match
6Fed Up (C-Fed and G-Fed) (c) defeated Hoss Hagood and Mustafa Aziz Daniels, Black Wallstreet (Chuck Lennox and Prolix), The Ghetto Mafia (2-Dope and Qenaan Creed), Buck Chyld and Napalm Bomb, and The Holy Rollers (Earl The Pearl and Ramblin' Rich) Gauntlet match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
7Nui Tofiga (c) defeated Christian York Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
8Tyler Hilton and Matt Hardy defeated Adam Flash and Ronnie Zukko Tag team match
9 Adam Cole defeated Josh Daniels, Delirious, Ricky Reyes, Ruckus, Sami Callihan Six-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
DeliriousJosh Daniels
RuckusJosh Daniels
Josh DanielsRicky Reyes
Ricky ReyesAdam Cole
Sami Callihan (p)Adam Cole
Adam ColeWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Cup (2013)

The 13th MCW Shane Shamrock Cup was held on August 10, 2013. [18]

No.ResultsStipulations
1Derek Frazier and Ruckus defeated The Unleashed (Dezmond Xavier and Fenix Fury)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round tag team match
2Drolix defeated Alexander JamesShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
3Papadon defeated Oliver GrimslyShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
4 Luke Hawx defeated Lance Anoai Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
5 Mike Mondo defeated Shawn PatrickShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
6Buck Chyld and G-Fed defeated The New Age Scumbags (Adam Flash and Ronnie Zukko) (c), Mitch Miller and Paul White, 2-Dope and Napalm Bomb, The Hell Cats (Jimmy Starz and Sexy Steve), Hoss Hagood, and Chuck Lennox and Solo Gauntlet match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
7Cobian vs. Nui Tofiga ended in a double countout Singles match
8 Jessie Kaye and Veda Scott defeated Amber Rodriguez and Renee Michelle Tag team match
9 Christian York (c) defeated C-Fed Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
10 Luke Hawx defeated Adam Cole, Derek Frazier, Drolix, Papadon and Mike Mondo Six-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Mike MondoPapadon
PapadonDerek Frazier
Derek FrazierDrolix
DrolixAdam Cole
Adam Cole (p)Luke Hawx
Luke HawxWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup (2014)

The 14th Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup was held on July 19, 2014, in Joppa, Maryland. [19]

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Shane Strickland defeated Fenix FuryShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
2Bo Nekoda defeated Brandon ScottShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
3Papadon defeated Tony Nese Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
4Drolix defeated Shaun CannonShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
5Rush Hour (Bolt Brady and Bu Ku Dao) defeated Los Ben Dejos (Jay Cruz and Jay Rios)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round tag team match
6Black Wall Street (Napalm Bomb and Solo) (c) defeated Adam Flash and Ronnie Zukko Tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
7The Bruiser defeated Chuck Lennox Singles match
8 Brother Devon, Buck Chyld, and G-Fed defeated The Hell Cats (Jimmy Starz and Sexy Steve) and Ryan McBride Six-man tag team match
9 Reby Sky defeated Shelley Martinez Singles match
10Drolix defeated Bo Nekoda, Bolt Brady, Bu Ku Dao, Papadon and Shane Strickland Six-way elimination match for the 2014 Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
11 Matt Hardy (c) defeated Luke Hawx (c) Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for Hardy's MCW Heavyweight Championship and Hawx's Extreme Rising Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Bo NekodaBu Ku Dao
Bolt BradyPapadon
PapadonShane Strickland
Shane StricklandBu Ku Dao
Bu Ku DaoDrolix
DrolixWinner

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XV (2015)

The 15th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 18, 2015, at the MCW Arena in Joppa, Maryland. [20]

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Shane Strickland defeated Eddie SmoothShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2015 First Round match
2 Lio Rush defeated Kai KatanaShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2015 First Round match
3Brandon Scott defeated Chuck LennoxShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2015 First Round match
4 Matt Cross defeated Bo NekodaShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2015 First Round match
5 Eddie Edwards and Fenix Fury defeated The Punk Rock All Stars (Drake Carter and Shaun Cannon)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2015 First Round tag team match (Winner of the Fall advances)
6 Madison Rayne and Veda Scott defeated Amber Rodriguez and Kimber Lee Tag team match; Velvet Sky was special guest referee
7The Ecktourage (Dirty Money and Eric Chapel) defeated The Hell Cats (Jimmy Starz and Sexy Steve) (c), Black Wall Street (Napalm Bomb and Solo), and Fed Up (C-Fed and G-Fed) Four Corners tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
8The Bruiser (c) defeated Ryan McBride No-Countout, No disqualification match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
9 Lio Rush defeated Brandon Scott, Drolix, Eddie Edwards, Matt Cross and Shane Strickland Six-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Eddie EdwardsShane Strickland
Brandon ScottDrolix
Matt CrossLio Rush
Drolix (p)Shane Strickland
Shane StricklandLio Rush
Lio RushWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XVI (2016)

The 16th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 16, 2016, at the MCW Arena in Joppa, Maryland. [21]

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Sonjay Dutt defeated Chuck LennoxShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2016 First Round match
2 Travis Gordon defeated Facade and Leon St. GiovanniShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2016 First Round three-way match
3The Dixon Line (Robert Locke and Joe Keys) defeated Brandon Scott and Sean CarrShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2016 First Round tag team match (Winner of the Fall advances)
4 Tommaso Ciampa defeated Jason Kincaid Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2016 First Round match
5 Jason Kincaid defeated Brandon Scott, Chuck Lennox, Facade, Leon St. Giovann, Robert Locke and Sean CarrShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2016 Last Chance Battle royal
6F.U. (Chris Swann and George Jenkins) defeated The Hell Cats (Jimmy Starz and Sexy Steve) Unsanctioned Street Fight
7Ecktourge (Dirty Money and Eric Chapel) defeated Punk Rock All-Stars (c) (Shaun Cannon and Drake Carter), Black Wallstreet (Napalm Bomb and Solo), The Bruiser and Rayo, Cousin Clay and Bo Nekoda and Guns 4 Hire (Paul Jordane and Bill Collier) MCW Tag Team Championship Gauntlet match
8Brittany Blake (c) defeated Kennadi Brink Singles match for the MCW Women's Championship
9King McBride (c) defeated Drolix Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
10 Lio Rush defeated Jason Kincaid, Joe Keys, Sonjay Dutt, Travis Gordon and Tommaso Ciampa Six-way elimination match for the 2016 Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Joe KeysJason Kincaid
Sonjay DuttTravis Gordon
Jason KincaidLio Rush
Travis GordonTommaso Ciampa
Tommaso CiampaLio Rush
Lio Rush (p)Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XVII (2017)

The 17th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 14 and 15, 2017 at the MCW Arena in Joppa, Maryland.

Day 1
No.ResultsStipulations
1Brandon Scott defeated Anthony Bowens, Lor Diaz and Matt MacintoshShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2017 First Round four-way match
2 Lio Rush defeated Ken Dixon Singles match
3 Joey Janela defeated Maxwell Jacob Friedman Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2017 First Round match
4Greg Excellent defeated Dante Cabellero (c) by disqualification Singles match for the MCW Rage TV Championship
5Shaheem Ali defeated Leon St. GiovanniShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2017 First Round match
6 Joey Matthews defeated Joe KeysShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2017 First Round match
7 Anthony Henry vs. Josh Woods ended in a time limit drawShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2017 First Round match
8 The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton) defeated The Appalachian Outlaws (Bo Nekoda and Hoss Hagood) Tag team match
9Marcellus Prime defeated Sean Studd (c) by disqualification Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship; The Bruiser and Napalm Bomb were Special Guest Enforcers
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Day 2
No.ResultsStipulations
1Leon St. Giovanni defeated Joe Keys Singles match
2The Winner's Circle (Jeremiah and Rayo) defeated The Hell Cats (Jimmy Starz and Sexy Steve) Tag team match
3 Anthony Henry defeated Chuck Lennox, Elia, Hoss Hagood, Josh Woods, Kai Katana, Leon St. Giovanni, Lor Diaz, Punk Rock All-Stars (Shaun Cannon and Drake Carter) and Shaun MooreShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2016 Last Chance Battle royal
4 Anthony Bowen defeated Matt Macintosh Singles match
5 Maxwell Jacob Friedman defeated Dante Cabellero (c) and Greg Excellent Three-way match for the MCW Rage TV Championship
6The Bruiser and Marcellus Prime defeated Napalm Bomb and Sean Studd No-Countout, No disqualification tag team match
7Ryan McBride defeated Ken Dixon Singles match
8Guns 4 Hire (Bill Collier and Paul Jordane) (c) defeated Ecktourge (Dirty Money and Eric Chapel) Tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
9 Joey Matthews defeated Anthony Henry, Brandon Scott, Joey Janela, Lio Rush and Shaheem Ali Six-way elimination match for the 2017 Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Shaheem AliJoey Matthews
Brandon ScottLio Rush
Anthony HenryJoey Janela
Joey JanelaLio Rush
Lio Rush (p)Joey Matthews
Joey MatthewsWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XVIII (2018)

The 18th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 13 and 14, 2018 at the MCW Arena in Joppa, Maryland.

Day 1
No.ResultsStipulations
1 Anthony Henry defeated Joe KeysShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 First Round match
2Brandon Scott defeated Ken DixonShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 First Round match
3Dante Caballero defeated Joe Gacy Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 First Round match
4Ryan McBride defeated Greg Excellent (c) Singles match for the MCW Rage TV Championship
5 2 Cold Scorpio defeated Drew AlderShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 First Round match
6John Skyler defeated RayoShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 First Round match
7James Drake vs. Kekoa ended in a drawShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 First Round match
8Joe Keys defeated Drew Alder, James Drake, Joe Gacy, Kekoa, Ken Dixon and RayoShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 Last Chance Battle Royal
9The Bruiser (c) defeated The Cartel (Dante Caballero and Joe Keys) Handicap match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Day 2
No.ResultsStipulations
1 Tehuti Miles defeated Dirty Money Singles match
2 Bishop Khan and Malcolm Moses defeated The Hell Cats (Jimmy Starz and Sexy Steve) Tag team match
3 Rosa Mendes defeated Robyn Reid Singles match to determine the #1 contender for the MCW Women's Championship
4Bobby and Robby defeated The Cartel (Dante Caballero and Joey Keys) (c) Tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
5The Bruiser (c) defeated Christian York Street Fight for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
6Dante Caballero defeated The Bruiser (c) Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
7Greg Excellent and Momma Excellent defeated Andy Vineberg and Ryan McBride Tag team match
8 Joe Gacy defeated James Drake and Rayo Three-way match
9Ken Dixon defeated Drolix Singles match
10Joe Keys defeated 2 Cold Scorpio, Anthony Henry, Brandon Scott, Dante Caballero and John Skyler Six-way elimination match for the 2018 Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Anthony Henry2 Cold Scorpio
John SkylerBrandon Scott
2 Cold ScorpioJoe Keys
Dante CaballeroJoe Keys
Brandon ScottJoe Keys
Joe KeysWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XIX (2019)

The 19th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 13, 2019, at the MCW Arena in Joppa, Maryland.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Brandon Scott defeated Ryan McBride Kendo Stick match, Winner advances to a Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2019 First Round match
2Anthony Gangone defeated Jimmy LloydShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2019 First Round match
3 Will Ferrara defeated Greg ExcellentShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2019 First Round match
4Kekoa defeated Brian JohnsonShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2019 First Round match
5VSK defeated Scarlett Bordeaux Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2019 First Round match
6Brandon Scott and Crowbar defeated Tracer X and Ken BroadwayShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2019 First Round Tag Team match
7The Saviors (Eric Martin and John Skyler) defeated Bobby and Robby Tag team match for the vacant MCW Tag Team Championship
8Dante Caballero (c) defeated Drolix Unsanctioned match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
9 Nick Aldis (c) defeated Dirty Money Singles match for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship
10Brandon Scott defeated Anthony Gangone, Will Ferrara, Kekoa, VSK, and Joe Keys Six-way elimination match for the 2018 Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Anthony GangoneWill Ferrara
Joe Keys (p)VSK
VSKKekoa
Will FerraraBrandon Scott
KekoaBrandon Scott
Brandon ScottWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX (2021)

The 20th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on November 12, 2021, at the MCW Arena in Joppa, Maryland.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Action Andretti defeated Jake Crist Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX First Round match
2PJ Hawx defeated Myles Hawkins and RayoShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX First Round Triple threat match
3 Ninja Mack defeated Sam Adonis Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX First Round match
4KC Novarro defeated Luke Hawx Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX First Round match
5 Shannon Moore defeated Aaron RourkeShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX First Round match
6Ray Lyn (c) defeated Megan Bayne Singles match for the MCW Women's Championship
7Black Wallstreet (Drolix and Chuck Lennox) defeated Ken Dixon and Boom Hayden, and Seduce and Destroy (Joe Keys and Breaux Keller) (c) Three-way tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
8Brian Johnson (c) vs. Moses ended in a no contest Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
9 Action Andretti defeated PJ Hawx, Ninja Mack, KC Novarro, Shannon Moore, and Brandon Scott Six-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Brandon Scott (p)Shannon Moore
KC NovarroPJ Hawx
Shannon MoorePJ Hawx
PJ HawxNinja Mack
Ninja MackAction Andretti
Action AndrettiWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXI (2022)

The 21st annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 23, 2022, at the RJ Meyer Arena in Joppa, Maryland.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Rich Swann defeated Myles HawkinsShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXI First Round match
2 Jack Evans defeated Breaux KellerShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXI First Round match
3 Flip Gordon defeated 'Miami' Mike WalkerShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXI First Round match
4Brandon Scott defeated Killian McMurphyShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXI First Round match
5Ken Dixon (c) defeated Kekoa Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
6The Trade (Robert Locke and Eric Martin) defeated Alec Odin and Samuel Shaw (c) Tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
7Tim Spriggs defeated Alex Divine Singles match
8 Mandy Leon and Moses defeated Gia Scott and Demarcus Kane Mixed tag team match
9 Flip Gordon defeated Joey Janela, Jack Evans, Brandon Scott, Rich Swann, and Action Andretti Six-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Jack EvansJoey Janela
Joey JanelaAction Andretti
Action Andretti (p)Brandon Scott
Brandon ScottRich Swann
Rich SwannFlip Gordon
Flip GordonWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXII (2023)

The 22nd annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 22, 2023, at the RJ Meyer Arena in Joppa, Maryland.

No.ResultsStipulations
1 Lio Rush defeated Myles HawkinsShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXII First Round match
2Marcus Mathers defeated TechnoShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXII First Round match
3Kekoa defeated 'Miami' Mike Walker and Alex Divine †Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXII First Round Triple threat match
4 Mike Bailey defeated Jordan Oliver Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXII First Round match
5 Jack Cartwheel defeated Carlie BravoShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXII First Round match
6Brittany Blake, Kaia McKenna, and Gia Scott defeated Simone Valentina, Hailey J, Tiffany Nieves Six-Woman Tag Team Match with Mickie James as the special guest referee
7Capital Punishment (Tim Spriggs and Spencer Slade) defeated Dante Caballero and Joe Keys (c) Tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
8Robert Locke (c) defeated Ken Dixon No Disqualification Match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship with Van Hammer as the Special Guest Enforcer
9'Miami' Mike Walker defeated Marcus Mathers, Kekoa, Mike Bailey, Jack Cartwheel, and Flip Gordon Six-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match

† Lio Rush suffered an injury which forced him to withdraw. Therefore, in the Triple Threat match, whomever was NOT pinned would also advance to the finals.

CompetitorEliminated by
Jack CartwheelKekoa
Marcus MathersFlip Gordon
KekoaFlip Gordon
Flip Gordon (p)Mike Bailey
Mike Bailey’Miami’ Mike Walker
’Miami’ Mike WalkerWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXIII (2024)

The 23rd annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup will take place on July 13, 2024, at the RJ Meyer Arena in Joppa, Maryland.

No.ResultsStipulations
1The Hype (Khazman Lee and Myron Malone) defeated Capital Punishment (Tim Spriggs and Spencer Slade) (c) Tag Team Match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
2LSG defeated Brandon ScottShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXIII First Round match
3Alex Divine defeated Jet BlackShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXIII First Round match
4Ichiban defeated 'Fancy' Ryan ClancyShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXIII First Round match
5Myles Hawkins defeated Dustin WallerShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXIII First Round match
6Chris Slade defeated The MeccaShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXIII First Round match
7Joseph Keys defeated Kekoa Singles match
8Ace of Space Academy (Max St. Giovanni and Colton Charles) defeated The Zukkos (Ronnie and Ryan Zukko) Tag Team Match
9Demarcus Kane (c) vs. Kaun ended in a No Contest Singles Match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
10Ichiban defeated LSG, Alex Divine, Myles Hawkins, Chris Slade, and 'Miami' Mike Walker Six-Way Elimination Match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
CompetitorEliminated by
Chris SladeMyles Hawkins
Myles HawkinsAlex Divine
Alex DivineLSG
’Miami’ Mike Walker (p)LSG
LSGIchiban
IchibanWinner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Bruiser Strong Rumble

The Bruiser Strong Rumble is an annual match held since 2019. The match is named in honor of RJ "The Bruiser" Meyer, who passed away from leukemia in 2020. The format started out similar to the Royal Rumble, with the exception that each entrant could be a singles star, a tag team, or a faction, with eliminations occurring when a competitor is tossed over the top rope, with both feet touching the floor. However, in 2022 the format was adjusted to feature 11 stars (one for each heavyweight title reign of The Bruiser), with eliminations occurring as before, however once the 11th entrant (reserved for the heavyweight champion at the time) enters the match, eliminations would then only occur by pinfalls or submissions. In 2019, the prize for winning was a chance to challenge for the MCW Heavyweight Championship at the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup that year, where since then the prize was the MCW Heavyweight Championship; the title was vacant for the 2021 match, with the defending champion entering the match as the final entrant in the years that followed.

Events and Winners

#EventDateDefending ChampionWinner
WinnerNo.
1MCW SlamboreeJune 1, 2019-Drolix30
2Bruiser Strong 2021September 17, 2021-The Mecca1
3Bruiser Strong 2022September 10, 2022Ken DixonThe Mecca5
4Bruiser Strong 2023September 16, 2023Robert LockeRobert Locke11
5Bruiser Strong 2024September 14, 2024Demarcus Kane Kaun 5

Championships

Active

As of November28, 2024

ChampionshipChampion(s)Date wonDaysLocationNote
MCW Heavyweight Championship Kaun September 14, 202475+ Joppa, Maryland
MCW Rage TV Championship Alex DivineAugust 10, 2024110+ Joppa, Maryland
MCW Tag Team Championship Khazman Lee and Myron MaloneJuly 13, 2024138+ Joppa, Maryland
MCW Women's Championship Gia ScottNovember 10, 202418+ Joppa, Maryland

Retired

ChampionshipChampion(s)Previous champion(s)Date wonLocationNote
MCW Light Heavyweight Championship Shane Shamrock N/AJuly 19, 1998 [22] [23] Dundalk, MD Shamrock was the only champion. Shamrock was named lifetime Light Heavyweight Championship after his death due to being shot. The Light Heavyweight Championship was replaced with the Cruiserweight Championship.
MCW Cruiserweight Championship Ryan McBride Adam Cole December 26, 2009Dundalk, MDAfter McBride won the Rage Championship, the Cruiserweight championship was combined with the Rage TV title since he held both titles.

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup winners

NameDate [24]
Christian York July 8, 1999
Qeenan CreedJuly 9, 2000
Joey Matthews July 18, 2001
Reckless Youth July 17, 2002 [25]
Christian York (2)July 16, 2003
Ruckus July 7, 2006
Josh DanielsJuly 8, 2007
Derek FrazierJuly 19, 2008
Ryan McBrideJuly 11, 2009
Christian York (3) [14] July 31, 2010
Sami Callihan July 30, 2011
Adam Cole July 7, 2012
Luke Hawx August 10, 2013
DrolixJuly 19, 2014
Lio Rush July 18, 2015
Lio Rush (2)July 16, 2016
Joey Matthews (2)July 15, 2017
Joe KeysJuly 14, 2018
Brandon ScottJuly 13, 2019
Action Andretti November 12, 2021
Flip Gordon July 23, 2022
'Miami' Mike WalkerJuly 22, 2023
IchibanJuly 13, 2024

Roster

Male wrestlers

NameNotes
AK Baine
Alec Odin
Alex Divine MCW Rage TV Champion
Austin Kingsley V
Big AC
Brandon Scott
Cassius 'Cash' Carter
Chris Slade
Chuck Lennox
Chulo Montana
Colton Charles
Cruz LongoInactive; Unknown Injury
Demarcus Kane
Drolix
Fenix Fury
GKM
Hellfire McGuire
Jadis Quinn
James Ellsworth
Jeff Gainz
Jimmy Starz
Joseph Keys
Kaun All Elite Wrestling, MCW Heavyweight Champion
Kekoa
Ken Dixon
Khazman Lee MCW Tag Team Champion
Lor Diaz
LSG
Mark Brutal
Max St. Giovanni
The Mecca
'Miami' Mike Walker
Myles Hawkins
Myron Malone MCW Tag Team Champion
Patrick Clark
Ronnie Zukko
Ryan Zukko
Shaun Cannon
Spencer Slade National Wrestling Alliance
Sponge
Teddy
Tim Spriggs
Tony Macko
Tyler RootInactive; Unknown Injury
Ykies
Zakar Shah

Female wrestlers

NameNotes
Amara Voyd
Brittany Blake
Christina Marie
Christyan
Gia Scott MCW Women's Champion
Simone Valentina

Referees

NameNotes
Beckie Phillips
Jason Tano
Justin Rodgers
Justin Vaughn
Mike KehnerSenior Referee

Other On-Air Personnel

NameNotes
Phil StamperGeneral Manager
TaraAssistant General Manager, Backup Ring Announcer

Broadcast Team

NameNotes
Amy RoseBackstage Interviewer
Brent TarringCommentator
Danny MaysRing Announcer
Pat AnthonyRing Announcer
Ricky OwensCommentator
Shawn CredleCommentator

Hall of Fame

The MCW Hall of Fame is an American professional wrestling hall of fame. It was established in 2009. [26]

Ring nameMCW debutYear inductedNotes
Axl Rotten July 19982009
Barry Hardy November 20092009
Dennis WipprechtN/A2009Co-owner of Maryland Championship Wrestling
Duane Gill December 19982009
Nikolai Volkoff 2009
Tim "Lucifer" Burke November 20092009
Adam Flash July 19982010(3 time) MCW Heavyweight Champion, (4 time) MCW Cruiserweight Champion and (1 time) MCW Tag Team Champion
Dave CasanovaN/A2010
Bob Starr November 20092010
Max Thrasher November 20112010
Morgus The Maniac N/A2010
Rip Sawyer November 20092010
Steve Corino March 20002010

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