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- ↑ "OVW TV Taping #612 - Profight results".
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- ↑ "CP Cruiserweight Championship History".
- ↑ "OVW Heavyweight Championship History".
- ↑ "OVW Kentucky Heavyweight Championship History".
- ↑ "OVW Television Championship History".