MEWF Cruiserweight Championship

Last updated
MEWF Unified Cruiserweight Championship
Details
Promotion Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation
Date establishedOctober 11, 1991
Date retired2004
Other name(s)
MEWF Light Heavyweight Championship
MEWF Maryland State Championship
MEWF Cruiserweight Championship
Statistics
First champion(s) Ricky Blues
Final champion(s)Andrew Ryker
(won January 11, 2004)
Most reigns Steve Corino (3)
Longest reign Adam Flash (258 days)
Shortest reign Crash Holly (<1 day)
Eddie Chambers (<1 day)

The Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation (MEWF) Cruiserweight Championship was the primary Cruiserweight singles title in the Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation.

Contents

The title was created when Ricky Blues defeated Adrian Hall at an event held in Pasadena, Maryland on October 11, 1991. It was originally known as the MEWF Light Heavyweight Championship, [1] then renamed the MEWF Maryland State Championship in 2001. [2] In 2003, the title was merged with the MCW Cruiserweight Championship when Maryland Championship Wrestling held its final show as an interpromtional event with the Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation creating the Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation Unified Cruiserweight Championship on July 16, 2003. [3]

The championship has been known as:

There have been a total of 27 recognized champions who have had a combined 35 official reigns.

Title history

MEWF Light Heavyweight Championship

Wrestler:Times:Date:Location:Notes:
Ricky Blues1October 11, 1991 Pasadena, MD Defeated Adrian Hall to become the first champion. [1] [2]
Vacated1992Title declared vacant when Ricky Blues is stripped of the championship. [1] [2]
Nick Tarentino1February 22, 1992Pasadena, MDDefeated Rich Carlisle to win the vacant title. [1] [2]
Adrian Hall1July 11, 1992Pasadena, MD [1] [2]
Jimmy Jannetty1October 23, 1992Essex, MD [1] [2]
The Lightning Kid 1March 6, 1993Dundalk, MD [1] [2]
Nick Tarentino2March 7, 1993Hampden, MD [1] [2]
Rich Myers1November 13, 1993Hampstead, MD [1] [2]
Title history unrecorded1993-1994 [1] [2]
VacatedNovember 1994 [1] [2]
Mark Schrader1November 11, 1994Cantonsville, MDDefeated Shane Shamrock to win the vacant title. [1] [2]
The Cat Burglar1March 26, 1995 [1] [2]
Mark Schrader21995 [1] [2]
Dino Casanova 1March 17, 1996 [1] [2]
VacatedApril 14, 1996Title declared vacant when Dino Casanova is stripped of the championship. [1] [2]
Earl the Pearl 1April 15, 1996Defeated Mark Schrader to win the vacant title. [1] [2]
Steve Corino 1June 30, 1996 [1] [2]
Adam Flash 1December 1, 1996 [1] [2]
VacatedFebruary 2, 1997Title declared vacant by the MEWF Commissioner. [1] [2]
Adam Flash2March 2, 1997Won title in three-way Ladder match with Steve Corino and Quinn Nash. [1] [2]
Quinn Nash1November 15, 1997Won title in three-way Ladder match with Adam Flash and Mark Schrader. [1] [2]
Vacated1998 [1] [2]
Steve Corino2March 6, 1998Baltimore, MDDefeated Flexx Wheeler to win vacant title. [1] [2]
The Cat Burglar2September 18, 1998Baltimore, MDDefeated Steve Corino and Chad Austin in Three Way Dance. [1] [2]
Steve Corino3November 13, 1998Essex, MD [1] [2]
Title history unrecorded1998-2000 [1] [2]
Hurricane Kid12000 [1] [2]
Ruckus 1November 11, 2000Hampstead, MDWon title in a Ladder match. [1] [2]
Title is renamed the MEWF Maryland Championship.2000 [1] [2]

MEWF Maryland State Championship

Wrestler:Times:Date:Location:Notes:
Steve Camery1January 27, 2001 [1]
Buzz Stryker1April 12, 2001 Baltimore, MD [1]
Agent Orange1August 2, 2001 [1]
The Patriot 1November 25, 2001 Dundalk, MD Event held at the Teamsters Union Hall. [1]
Title is abandoned.January 1, 2002 [1]

MEWF Cruiserweight Championship

Wrestler:Times:Date:Location:Notes:
Derek Frazier 1September 22, 2002 Baltimore, MD Won title in a 6-man elimination match defeating Derek Wayne to become the first champion. [3]
Alex Lunar1January 12, 2003 North Point, MD Event held at the North Point Flea Market. [3]
Adam Flash 1June 8, 2003North Point, MDEvent held at the North Point Flea Market. [3]
Crash Holly 1July 16, 2003Glen Burnie, MD [3]
Christian York 1July 16, 2003Glen Burnie, MDWon the title in Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup match with 5 other participants. The MEWF and MCW Cruiserweight Championships are unified. [3]
VacatedSeptember 7, 2003North Point, MDChristian York is stripped of the championship when he fails to appear for a scheduled title defense. [3]
Andrew Ryker1September 7, 2003North Point, MDDefeated Alex Lunar, Qenaan Creed and Adrian Chambers to win the vacant title. [3]
Eddie Chambers1November 9, 2003 Dundalk, MD [3]
Reckless Youth 1November 9, 2003 Dundalk, MD [3]
Andrew Ryker2January 11, 2004 Dundalk, MD [3]

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