WWC Euphoria

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WWC Euphoria is an annual professional wrestling event promoted by World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico since 2007. This event is always celebrated as the first show of the year.

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2007

Euphoria 2007
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 6, 2007
January 7, 2007
CityBayamon, PR
Fajardo, PR
VenueJuan Ramon Loubriel Stadium
Coliseo Tomas Dones

This event was held on Saturday, January 6, 2007 on Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium at Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

The second card of the event was celebrated next day, January 7, 2007 at Fajardo, Puerto Rico

2008

Euphoria 2008
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 6, 2008
City San Juan, PR
Venue Coliseo de Puerto Rico

This event was celebrated at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot at San Juan, Puerto Rico.

2009

Euphoria 2009
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 3, 2009
City Bayamón, PR
VenueCancha Pepín Cestero

This event was celebrated on January 3, 2009 in Coliseo Rubén Rodriguez at Bayamón, Puerto Rico.

2010

Euphoria 2010
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 16, 2010
City San Juan, PR
Venue Coliseo de Puerto Rico

This event was celebrated on January 16, 2010 in Coliseo de Puerto Rico, Jose M. Agrelot.

2011

Euphoria 2011
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 7, 2011
January 8, 2011
January 9, 2011
City Juana Diaz, PR
Bayamon, PR
Cabo Rojo, PR
VenueDolores Martinez Coliseum
Jose 'Pepin' Cestero Court
Coliseo Rebekah Colberg Cabrera

This event was celebrated in three dates; January 7, 8, and 9:

The first card was celebrated on January 7, 2011 at Dolores 'Toyita' Martinez Coliseum Juana Diaz.

The second card was celebrated on January 8, 2011 at Jose 'Pepin' Cestero Court in Bayamón.

The last card was celebrated on January 9, 2011 at Rebekah Colberg in Cabo Rojo.

2012

Euphoria 2012
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 6, 2012
January 7, 2012
January 8, 2012
City Ponce, PR
Bayamon, PR
Aguadilla, PR
VenueSalvador Dijols Coliseum
Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum
Luis T. Diaz Coliseum

The first card was celebrated on January 6, 2012 at Coliseo Salvador Dijols in Ponce.

The second card was celebrated on January 7, 2012 at Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamón.

The last card was celebrated on January 8, 2012 at Coliseo Luis T. Diaz in Aguadilla

2013

Euphoria 2013
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 6, 2013
City Bayamon, PR
Venue Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum

This event was celebrated on January 6, 2013 at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, PR

2014

Euphoria 2014
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 5, 2014
City Bayamon, PR
Venue Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum

This event was celebrated on January 6, 2014 at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, PR

2015

Euphoria 2015
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 3, 2015
City Bayamon, PR
Venue Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum

This event was celebrated on January 3, 2015 at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, PR

A retirement ceremony was held for Invader I on that night. Wrestlers surrounded the ring. Chicky Starr, Carlos Colon, Ray Gonzalez and Carlito among those who talked about the Invader wrestling career. He endorsed Mike Mendoza as a future star and gave thanks to the fans.

2016

Euphoria 2016
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 9, 2016
City Bayamon, PR
Venue Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum

2017

Euphoria 2017
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 7, 2017
City Bayamon, PR
Venue Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum

This event was celebrated on January 7, 2017 at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, PR

2018

After Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, WWC shutdown for a couple of months. For this reason the 2018 event wasn't celebrated.

2019

Euphoria 2019
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 5, 2019
City Guaynabo, PR
VenueColiseo Mario Morales

The event was held in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico

2020

Euphoria 2020
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 4, 2020
City Bayamon, PR
Venue Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum

This event was celebrated on January 4, 2020 at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, PR

2023

Euphoria 2023
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 8, 2023
City Bayamon, PR
Venue Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum

This event was celebrated on January 8, 2023 at Ruben Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamon, PR

2024

Euphoria 2024
Promotion World Wrestling Council
DateJanuary 20, 2024
City Bayamon, PR
VenueCancha Pepín Cestero

This event was celebrated on January 20, 2024 at Cancha Pepín Cestero in Bayamon, PR

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