Phoenix Championship Wrestling was a professional wrestling promotion based in Toms River, New Jersey from 2001 to 2003. Former employees in PCW consisted of professional wrestlers, managers, play-by-play and color commentators, announcers, interviewers and referees.

Alumni

Male wrestlers

Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Luis Almodovar Damian Adams 2002
Prince Bandoh Prince Nana 2002 [1][2]
Jeremy Barron Dr. Heresy 2002 [3]
Lyle Basham Doug Basham 2002 [1][4]
Nicholas Berk Nicky Benz 2001–2002CZW [5][6]
Retesh Bhalla Sonjay Dutt 2002–2003
Scott Bigelow† Bam Bam Bigelow 2002 [1]
Adam Birch Joey Mercury 2002 [1][4][7][8]
Tom Brandi The Patriot 2001 [5]
Michael Bucci Nova 2001–2003 [1][7][8][9]
Steven Carrasquillo Monsta Mack 2002 [1][4]
Chris Chetti Chris Chetti 2002 [7]
Jason Clements Brandon K 2001 [5]
Steve Corino Steve Corino 2002 [1][4]
Daniel Covell Christopher Daniels 2002ECWA [1]
Pat DiGiacomo White Lotus 2002 [3][10]
Nicholas Dinsmore Nick Dinsmore 2002 [4]
Kevin Dunn Sammy Dunn 2002–2003 [11][12][13]
Page Falkinburg Diamond Dallas Page 2002 [14]
Edward Fatu† Island Boy Jamal 2002 [15]
Kevin Fertig Seven 2002–2003 [1]
Jonathan Figueroa Amazing Red 2001–2002 [1][4]
Christopher Ford Crowbar / Devon Storm 2001–2003 [16]
Marty Garner Cham Pain 2002 [2][7][17][18]
Frank Gerdelman Frankie Kazarian 2001–2003 [1][7][8][19]
Duane Gill Gillberg 2002 [18][20]
Kevin Glenn Dr. Hurtz 2001 [5][7][21]
Sal Graziano Sal E. Graziano 2001 [5]
Eddie Guerrero Llanes† Eddie Guerrero 2002 [1][22]
Murray Happer Bo Dupp 2002 [1][4][15]
Brian Heffron Da Blue Guy 2001 [5]
Daniel Hollie Damaja 2002 [1][4]
Charlie Haas Charlie Haas 2002 [1][4]
Chris Hamrick Chris Hamrick 2001–2002 [22][23][24][25]
David Heath Gangrel 2002 [1][7]
Chris Jackson Cueball Carmichael 2002 [20]
Dylan Kage Dylan Kage 2002 [20]
Johnny Kashmere Johnny Kashmere 2001–2002 [5][6][7][8]
Matthew Kaye Stryker 2002 [1][15]
Jake Kemmerer Bad Crew #1 2001 [5]
Matt Knight Kid Knight 2002 [15]
Jerry Lynn Jerry Lynn 2002 [1][7]
Dan Lopez Mafia 2002 [1][4]
Tom Laughlin Tommy Dreamer 2001 [16]
Harley Lewis Harley Lewis 2001–2002 [1][5][7][21]
Ralph Maldonado Rapid Fire Maldonado 2001 [5]
Mark Marcos Dave Marcos 2002–2003 [11][12][13]
James Maritato Little Guido 2002 [7]
Tom Marquez Prodigy 2001–2002 [1][7][8][26]
Michael Mayo Jr. Mike Kruel 2002–2003 [13][26][27]
Jack McDonald Big Slam 2002 [20]
Lance McNaught Lance Cade 2002 [1][4]
Paul Olsek, Jr. Bad Crew #2 2001 [5]
Christopher Parks Eric Justice 2002–2003 [7]
Rubet, Luis Chi Chi Cruz 2002–2003 [7]
Julio Ramirez Joel Maximo 2001–2002 [4]
Kelvin Ramirez Jose Maximo 2001–2002 [4]
Giovanni Roselli Giovanni Roselli 2002 [11][13]
Andrew Santos Andy Jaxx 2002–2003 [6]
Nuufolau Seanoa Samoa Joe 2002 [1][2]
Brandon Silvestry Low Ki 2002 [15][23]
Jason Spence Christian York 2002 [1][4][7][8]
Robert Strauss Rob Eckos 2002
John Toland Tank Toland 2002–2003 [13][27]
Jerry Tuite† Malice / The Wall 2001–2002 [1][7][16][28]
Michael Verdi† Trent Acid 2001–2003 [5][6][7][8]
Billy Wiles Bilvis Wesley 2001 [5]
Brian Wohl Julio Dinero 2002 [7]
Benjamin Wood The Prophet 2001–2002 [1][4][6][7]
Unknown Big Bobby G 2001 [24]
Unknown Brian Anthony 2002 [25]
Unknown Chino Martinez 2002 [2][7][18]
Unknown Chris Divine 2002 [4][15]
Unknown Curt Daniels 2002–2003 [6]
Unknown Dave Power 2002 [2][18][20]
Unknown Dean Power 2002 [2][18][20]
Unknown Dirk Siggler 2001 [5]
Unknown Donnie Bon Jovi 2001–2003 [1][5][26]
Unknown Earl the Pearl 2002 [7][17][20]
Unknown Father Ozzy 2001–2003 [1][7][24]
Unknown Genesis 2002 [20]
Unknown Hooch Hollar Boy JD 2001 [5]
Unknown Hooch Hollar Boy Skeeter 2001 [5]
Unknown John "The Tank" Tull 2002 [20]
Unknown "Jumbo" Joe Gunns 2002 [1][7]
Unknown Kuhl 2002 [7]
Unknown Little Ricky 2002–2003 [7]
Unknown Lupus 2001 [24]
Unknown Matt Vandal 2001–2003 [1][4][7][21]
Unknown Mike Preston 2002–2003 [1][7]
Unknown Quiet Storm 2002 [4][7][15]
Unknown Ramblin' Rich Myers 2002 [7][17][20][26]
Unknown Ric Blade 2001–2002CZW [5][6]
Unknown Rik Ratchet 2001 [5]
Unknown Shane Ballard 2002 [1][4]
Unknown Shannon Ballard 2002 [1][4]
Unknown Silvermane 2001–2002 [5]
Unknown The Slayer 2001–2003 [1][7][24]
Unknown Tiger Khan 2002 [1][4][6][7]
Unknown Zeig 2002 [7]

Stables and tag teams

Tag team/Stable(s) Members Tenure(s)
The Backseat Boyz Trent Acid and Johnny Kashmere 2001–2002
The Bad Crew Bad Crew #1 and Bad Crew #2 2001
The Bad Street Boys Joey Matthews and Christian York 2002
The Ballard Brothers Shane Ballard and Shannon Ballard 2002
The Blue World Order Da Blue Guy and Hollywood Nova 2001
Da Hit Squad Monsta Mack and Mafia 2002
Divine Storm Chris Divine and Quiet Storm 2002
Evolution Nova and Frankie Kazarian 2001–2002
The Holy Rollers Ramblin' Rich Myers and Earl the Pearl 2002
The Hooch Hollar Boys Hooch Hollar Boy JD and Hooch Hollar Boy Skeeter 2001
Kappa Tegga Kappa Andy Jaxx and Curt Daniels 2002–2003
The Matrix Kuhl and Zeig 2002
The Moxie Family Romeo Roselli, Damian Adams and Rob Eckos 2002
The Power Company Dave Power and Dean Power 2002
Precious Metal Mike Preston and Tank Tolland 2002
Revolution Damaja and Doug Basham 2002
The Roadies Sammy Dunn and Dave Marcos 2002–2003
The S.A.T. Jose Maximo and Joel Maximo 2001–2002
The United Nations Tiger Khan and The Prophet 2002–2003

Managers and valets

Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Cathy Corino Allison Danger 2001 [5]
Lou D'Angeli Lou E. Dangerously 2001 [5]
Kara Drew Kara Slice 2002 [5][7]
Mickie James Alexis Laree 2002 [10][17]

Commentators and interviewers

Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Unknown Eric McHugh Color commentator
Unknown Gerry Straus Color commentator
Unknown Steven Michael Peyton Play-by-play announcer

Referees

Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Unknown Mike Kehner Senior referee
Unknown Sonny Ocho
Unknown S.P. Anderson

Other personnel

Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Don Bucci Donnie B. 2001–2003 Promoter[1][7]
Kevin Glenn Dr. Hurtz 2001–2002 PCW Commissioner[7]
Unknown Black Belt Dudley PCW Head Of Security
Notes
† ^ Indicates they are deceased.
‡ ^ Indicates they died while they were employed with Phoenix Championship Wrestling.
CZW ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with Combat Zone Wrestling.
ECWA ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with the East Coast Wrestling Association.
OVW ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with Ohio Valley Wrestling.
ROH ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange the Ring of Honor.

References

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