Winnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW) was established in late 2018, holding its inaugural event at the Sherbrook Inn in Winnipeg's West Broadway neighborhood. Following the sell-out of its debut show, the promotion transitioned to larger venues. The company is owned and operated by Devin Bray and Ben Kissock, who have managed day-to-day operations since its inception.[1][2]
Since the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdowns, the promotion has increased its schedule to approximately five events per year. Its matches, typically held in venues with capacities of several hundred, frequently reach capacity shortly after tickets are released for sale.
WPW utilizes episodic storytelling with continuity across its events. The promotion maintains a roster of over 50 athletes, comprising local performers and out-of-province wrestlers who appear on a regular basis. While focusing on regional talent, WPW has featured guest appearances from internationally recognized wrestlers, including Mercedes Moné, Karl Anderson, and Luke Gallows. The promotion also features a recurring cast of on-screen personnel, including ringside security, backstage interviewers, and announcers. Co-owner Devin Bray portrays the character Gene Spungo, a color commentator distinguished by his signature cowboy hat.[3][4]
On February 25, 2026, WPW announced that the promotion will be premiering on Rogers TV in Canada on March 20, marking their television debut. Rumble In The Burt 3, which was taped on October 19, 2025, will be the show that will air on the promotion's premiere.[6]
The WPW Championship[9] is a men's professional wrestlingworld championship created and promoted by the CanadianpromotionWinnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW). It is the promotion's primary and most prestigious championship. As of March8, 2026, there have been five reigns among five champions. AJ Sanchez is the inaugural champion and held the title the longest at 1,141 days; although the COVID-19 lockdown occurred during his title reign, which forced WPW to not host an event for 855 days between December 12, 2019 and April 15, 2022. Meanwhile, Bobby Schink held the title the shortest at 254 days. James Roth successfully defended the title the most frequently with one every 40 days.
Chad Daniels is the current champion in his first reign. He won the title by defeating James Roth at Rumble In The Burt 3 on October 19, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.[7]
The WPW Women's Championship[14] is a women's professional wrestlingworld championship created and promoted by the CanadianpromotionWinnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW). As of March8, 2026, there have been six reigns among five champions and two vacancies. Jody Threat is the inaugural champion and held the title the longest at 503 days in her first reign. She also held the title the shortest at 37 days in her second reign. Ava Lawless successfully defended the title most frequently with one every 53.8 days.
Mercedes Moné is the current champion in her first reign. She won the title by defeating Jody Threat at Rumble In The Burt 3 on October 19, 2025 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.[15]
The WPW Tag Team Championship[20] is a men's professional wrestlingworld ag team championship created and promoted by the CanadianpromotionWinnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW). It is a standard tag team championship, being contested by teams of two wrestlers. As of March8, 2026, there have been four reigns among four teams and six individual champions. Red Hot Summer (Bryce Bentley and Sammy Peppers) are the inaugural champions and have held the titles the longest at 378 days. Bobby Schink and AJ Sanchez held the titles the shortest at 173 days. Nu Money (Bryce Bentley & Scott Ripley III) have successfully defended the titles the most frequently with one every 45.8 days.
Nu Money (Bryce Bentley & Scott Ripley III) are the current champions in their first reign as a team. Both are in their second reign individually. They won the titles by defeating one-half of the defending champions Bobby Schink in a 2-on-1 Handicap match at Friday Night Fights on July 18, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.[8]
The WPW 92.1 CITI Championship[24] is a men's professional wrestlingchampionship created and promoted by the CanadianpromotionWinnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW). It is named after 92.1 CITI, a commercial radio station in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada that broadcasts a mainstream rockformat. As of March8, 2026, there have been three reigns among three champions. Devon Monroe is the inaugural champion. Sammy Peppers have held the title the longest at 140 days, while Anderson Tyler Moore held the title the shortest at 93 days. Moore successfully defended the title the most frequently with one every 23.25 days.
Sammy Peppers is the current champion in his first reign. He won the title by defeating Anderson Tyler Moore at Rumble In The Burt 3 on October 19, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.[7]
Defeated Anderson Tyson Moore, Big Merv, Jackson Conway, Nick Nelson, and Ronnie Attitude in a Championship Scramble match to become the inaugural champion.
The Voyageur Cup is an annual single-elimination tournament held in March at the West End Cultural Center. The winner of the men's tournament earns a future WPW Championship match. In 2026, a women's tournament was created with the winner earning a future WPW Women's Championship match.
↑Before Josh "Cheeks" Holiday could enter the ring to start the match, he was attacked from behind by Brax. He was incapacitated after Brax locked in a full nelson and hit a chair with Holiday's head placed in it. He was not medically cleared to continue competing in the tournament so Warhorse proceeded to the semifinals by default.
2026 Women's Voyageur Cup
QuarterFinals Voyageur Cup (Night 1) March 13, 2026
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