MCW Pro Wrestling
AcronymMCW
Founded1998
StyleProfessional wrestling
HeadquartersBaltimore, Maryland
Founder(s)Dan McDevitt
Dennis Wipprecht
Owner(s)Dan McDevitt (1998-2003)
Dennis Wipprecht (1998-2003)
ParentMSDM, Inc.[citation needed]
FormerlyMaryland Championship Wrestling
Websitehttp://www.mcwprowrestling.com

MCW Pro Wrestling (formerly known as Maryland Championship Wrestling)[1][2] is a regional independent wrestling promotion based in Joppa, Maryland. It has regularly run events in the Mid-Atlantic region since the late 1990s.[3]

History

Maryland Championship Wrestling (MCW) was originally established by wrestlers Dan McDevitt and Mark Shrader as an extension of the wrestling school Bone Breakers Training Center. MCW held its first card at Baltimore's Patapsco Arena on July 19, 1998, featuring Jerry Lynn, Devon Storm, Little Guido, Balls Mahoney, manager Jim Cornette and The Headbangers. During that event, MCW held a six-man match to crown the first ever Light Heavyweight Champion. The winner of the match was Shane Shamrock and due to his shooting death by police the following month, MCW named him as the lifetime Light Heavyweight Champion and replaced it with the Cruiserweight Championship.

Throughout the next year, the promotion featured veteran wrestlers such as Ricky Steamboat, Ricky Morton, Bobby Eaton, Tito Santana, The Iron Sheik, Sherri Martel, The Road Warriors, King Kong Bundy and Jerry "The King" Lawler, the latter two winning the promotion's heavyweight championship. Longtime mainstays such as Joey Matthews, Jimmy Cicero, Judas Young and Mickie James also began gaining popularity in the promotion.[4]

On March 27, 2002, Steve Wilkos of The Jerry Springer Show made a one night appearance teaming with Gillberg to defeat The Slackers (Chad Bowman and Dino Devine) in a tag team match in Glen Burnie, Maryland; the 1,267 in attendance setting a new record for its home arena Michael's Eighth Avenue ballroom.[5]

After holding its final card, The Last Dance: Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup, on July 16, 2003, MCW announced its intentions to merge with its longtime rival the Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation. McDevitt and Shrader had originally left Mid-Eastern due to a business dispute with half its roster subsequently leaving for the newly established MCW.[6] Although operations officially ceased in 2003, McDevitt continued holding occasional cards exclusively at Fort Meade[7] under the "Fort Meade Wrestling" banner during the next several years before returning booking regular MCW events again.

MCW made Baltimore headlines in October 2006, with the booking of WIYY morning show personalities Kirk McEwen and Mark Ondayko as part of an eight-man tag match. Participating would have been a breach of their contract with their radio station, however, in the ensuing controversy, the longtime DJs left WIYY for rival WHFS.[8]

On April 22, 2016, it was announced that the promotion was changing its name from Maryland Championship Wrestling to MCW Pro Wrestling.[2]

The company's YouTube Channel is MCW Pro Wrestling[9]

Rage TV

The promotion also has a syndicated television show, Rage TV, which is also broadcast via the internet.[10] Episodes of Rage TV have also been released on DVD.

In December 2000, local television producer Natasha Small filed a complaint to city officials in Bowie, Maryland in which she claimed she and her daughter had been subject to harassment stemming from a verbal confrontation with Rage TV host Jeff Jones during a television taping at the Bowie Community Television station on October 1, 2002. Although a written response by the city manager's office condemned both parties, no criminal or civil charges were filed against Jones or Maryland Championship Wrestling. Small's claims were supported by former studio director Milly Hall who had previously filed a complaint accusing Jones of using the studio to produce tapes for sale over the internet and what she described as "pornographic-like images" appearing on the show's official website. Maryland Championship Wrestling denied these charges however and, while city officials admitted the possibility of the promotion using the show to "assist a commercial venture", the city notified producers of new policy updates to guard against such assistance.[11]

In April 2011, Rage TV taped shows at Duane "Gillberg" Gill's Professional Wrestling Academy in Severn, Maryland. The show was hosted by country music singer Mark Bray and Gill.[12]

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup

The Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup is an annual tournament held since 1999. The format of the tournament sees twelve wrestlers competing in six one-on-one matches, with the six winners advancing to an elimination match finale. The tournament is named in honor of Shane Shamrock, the inaugural MCW Light Heavyweight Champion who was shot and killed during an altercation with police officers in 1998.[13]

When MCW closed its doors in 2003, an arrangement was made with Ring of Honor (ROH) that when ROH made its debut in the Baltimore area, it would carry on the tradition of the Shane Shamrock Cup. At ROH's The Last Stand, it was announced ROH would continue the Shane Shamrock Cup on June 24, 2004. In March, however, Rob Feinstein was forced to step down as owner of ROH. Less than a week before the tournament, Feinstein sold his share of ROH to Cary Silkin, causing Maryland promoter Dick Caricofe to pull out of the show. ROH was forced to move the show to Philadelphia and renamed the show Survival of the Fittest.

When MCW reopened in February 2006, it was announced that they were bringing back the Shane Shamrock Cup.

Shamrock Cup (2006)

MCW held its 6th Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup on July 6, 2006.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Derek Frazier defeated Reckless Youth and Alter Boy LukeShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 First Round Three-way match match
2Jerry Lynn defeated Rich Myers (with Earl The Pearl)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
3Chris Sabin defeated Alex ShelleyShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
4Steve Anthony defeated Qenaan CreedShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
5Petey Williams defeated Josh DanielsShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
6Ruckus defeated Sonjay DuttShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
7Adam Flash vs. Corporal Punishment ended in a No ContestStreet Fight
8Adam Flash defeated Julio Dinero (c) and Jason Static and Scott Fowler (c), and Danny Jaxx, Genesis, and The Bruiser
Adam Flash pinned Dinero to win the MCW Heavyweight Championship		"Ultimate Jeopardy" Six-man tag team match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship and the MCW Tag Team Championship.
9Ruckus defeated Derek Frazier, Jerry Lynn, Chris Sabin (c), Steve Anthony, and Petey WilliamsSix-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup and the MCW Cruiserweight Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Steve Anthony Chris Sabin
Jerry Lynn Petey Williams
Petey Williams Chris Sabin
Chris Sabin Derek Frazier
Derek Frazier Ruckus
Ruckus Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shamrock Cup (2007)

MCW held its 7th Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup on July 8, 2007.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Christopher Daniels defeated Jay LethalShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
2Josh Daniels defeated Derek FrazierShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
3Delirious defeated Christian YorkShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
4Human Tornado defeated AzriealShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
5Sonjay Dutt defeated Eddie EdwardsShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
6Adam Flash (c) vs. Danny Doring ended in a no contestSingles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
7Joey Matthews defeated Adam Flash (c)Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
8Pat Brink defeated The BruiserNo Holds Barred match
9Creative Control (Jimmy Cicero and Tom Brandi) won by last eliminating Qenaan CreedTag TeamBattle Royal for a MCW Tag Team Championship match
10Josh Daniels defeated Human Tornado, Sonjay Dutt, Delirious, Christopher Daniels, and RuckusSix-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Delirious Josh Daniels
Sonjay Dutt Christopher Daniels
Human Tornado Ruckus
Ruckus (p) Christopher Daniels
Christopher Daniels Josh Daniels
Josh Daniels Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shamrock Cup (2008)

MCW held its 8th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup (branded as "Shamrock VIII") on July 18 and 19, 2008.

Day 1
No.ResultsStipulations
1Claudio Castagnoli defeated DeliriousShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 First Round match
2The S.A.T. (Jose and Joel Maximo) vs. Team Macktion (Kirby Mack and TJ Mack) ended in a Double CountoutShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 First Round tag team match
3Rhett Titus defeated Pelle Primeau and Mitch FranklinShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 First Round Three-way match match
4Devon Storm defeated Devon MooreShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 First Round match
5Balls Mahoney and Danny Doring (with Tammy Sytch) defeated The Bruiser and D. J. HydeNo Disqualification tag team match
6The Holy Rollers (Jimmy Jannetty and Ramblin' Rich (with Earl The Pearl)) defeated Adam Carelle and Wes MercerTag team match
7Christian York (c) (with Kimberly McDevitt) defeated Adam Flash 2-0Two-out-of-three-falls match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
8Josh Daniels (c) defeated Champ Champagne (with Bobby Starr)Singles match for the MCW Cruiserweight Championship
9Joey Matthews (with Kimberly McDevitt) defeated Ruckus (with Chrissy Rivera)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 First Round match
10The Ghetto Mafia (2-Dope and Qenaan Creed) (c) defeated Ryan McBride and Teddy Stigma (with Angela)Tag Team Ladder match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Day 2
No.ResultsStipulations
1Derek Frazier defeated Pelle Primeau, Devon Moore, and Ruckus (with Chrissy Rivera)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2008 Last Chance Four Way Match
2The Rehoboth Beach Crew (Tyler Hilton and Zachary Shane (with Tara)) defeated The Rehoboth Beach Crew (Joseph Brooks and Link Kory (with Noel))Tag team match
3Mitch Franklin defeated Champ Champagne (with Bobby Starr)Singles match
4The Best Around (Bruce Maxwell and TJ Cannon) (with Dino Divine) defeated Ryan McBride and Teddy Stigma (with Angela)Tag team match
5The Bruiser defeated Danny DoringLoser Leaves Town Match
6The Ghetto Mafia (2-Dope and Qenaan Creed) (c) defeated Adam Flash and Corporal PunishmentTag Team No Disqualification Falls Count Anywhere match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
7Christian York (c) (with Kimberly McDevitt and Cobian) defeated DeliriousSingles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
8Christian York (c) (with Kimberly McDevitt and Cobian) vs. Ruckus (with Chrissy Rivera) ended in a no contestSingles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
9Derek Frazier defeated Rhett Titus, Claudio Castagnoli, Devon Storm, Joey Matthews, and Josh DanielsSix-way elimination match for the 2008 Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup with Bill Alfonso as the special guest referee
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Rhett Titus Derek Frazier
Devon Storm Joey Matthews
Josh Daniels (p) Derek Frazier
Claudio Castagnoli Joey Matthews
Joey Matthews Derek Frazier
Derek Frazier Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shamrock Cup (2009)

MCW held its 9th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup (branded as "MCW Shamrock Cup 9") on July 11, 2009.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Team Macktion (Kirby Mack and TJ Mack) defeated Ryan McBride and Teddy StigmaShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round tag team match
2Cobian defeated The BruiserSingles match
3Privileged (Tyler Hilton and Zachary Shane) defeated Stevie Richards and Sugarmask, Cole Calloway and Rhett Titus, and Dino Divine and D. J. Hyde (c)Four Corners tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
4Aden Chambers defeated Ray AlexanderShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
5Qenaan Creed defeated CloudyShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
6Adam Carelle defeated The American MarvelShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
7Kenny Dykstra defeated CheechShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
8Ryan McBride defeated Teddy StigmaShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round Wildcard match
9Daffney defeated Roxie CottonSingles match
10Jake Manning defeated Caleb KonleySingles match
11Ruckus (c) defeated Christian York and Josh DanielsThree-way match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
12Ryan McBride defeated Aden Chambers, Kirby Mack, Qenaan Creed, Kenny Dykstra, and Adam CarelleSix-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Aden Chambers Ryan McBride
Kenny Dykstra Adam Carelle
Adam Carelle Qenaan Creed
Qenaan Creed Kirby Mack
Kirby Mack Ryan McBride
Ryan McBride Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shamrock Cup X (2010)

MCW held its 10th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup (branded as "MCW Shamrock Cup X") on July 31, 2010.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Ryan McBride defeated Patrick Brink (c)Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship[14]
2Rich Swann defeated RuckusShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
3Sami Callihan defeated Scott ReedShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
4Teddy Stigma defeated Joe EttelShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
5Tommaso Ciampa defeated Bobby ShieldsShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
6Christian York and Joel Maximo defeated The Best Around (Bruce Maxwell and TJ Cannon)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round tag team match
7Kevin Eck, Ronnie Zukko, and Cole Calloway defeated Fed Up (C-Fed and G-Fed) and Peter SchmuckSix-man tag team match[15][16]
8The Holy Rollers (Earl The Pearl and Rich Myers) defeated Team MackTion (Kirby Mack and T.J. Mack) (c), CA Elliott and Nui Tofiga and The Hit Squad (Drolix and Kindred)four-way Tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
9Cobian and Tommy Dreamer defeated Adam Cole (c) and Tyler HiltonHardcore tag team match for the MCW Rage Television Championship
10Mickie James defeated Mia YimSingles match[17]
11Christian York defeated Tommaso Ciampa, Teddy Stigma, Sami Callihan, Rich Swann, and Ryan McBrideSix-man elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Sami Callihan Rich Swann
Rich Swann Tommaso Ciampa
Tommaso Ciampa Christian York
Teddy Stigma Ryan McBride
Ryan McBride (p) Christian York
Christian York Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shamrock Cup XI (2011)

MCW held its 11th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup (branded as "MCW Shamrock Cup XI") on July 30, 2011.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Alex Colon defeated Corey Hollis and Judas YoungShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XI First Round Triple threat match
2Vordell Walker defeated Kyle Matthews and Nathan CrownShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XI First Round Triple threat match
3Ronnie Zukko (c) defeated Nui Tofiga by Count OutSingles match for the MCW Rage TV Championship
4Ricky Reyes defeated Aiden Chambers and Mike PoseyShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round Triple threat match
5Josh Daniels defeated Oliver Grimsly and Alexander JamesShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round Triple threat match
6Napalm Bomb won by last eliminating Mustafa Aziz DanielsBattle Royal for a MCW Rage TV Championship match
7Fed Up (C-Fed and G-Fed) defeated The Holy Rollers (Earl The Pearl and Rich Meyers) (c)Tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
8Cobian (c) defeated The BruiserSingles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
9Sami Callihan defeated Vordell Walker, Ricky Reyes, Josh Daniels, Alex Colon, and Kirby MackSix-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Vordell Walker Sami Callihan
Alex Colon Kirby Mack
Kirby Mack Sami Callihan
Ricky Reyes Josh Daniels
Josh Daniels Sami Callihan
Sami Callihan Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shamrock Cup XII (2012)

MCW held its 12th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup (branded as "MCW Shamrock Cup XII") on July 7, 2012.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Josh Daniels defeated Shawn PatrickShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round match
2Delirious defeated Alexander JamesShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round match
3Adam Cole defeated Oliver GrimslyShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round match
4Ricky Reyes defeated Ben Dejo and Marty con DejoShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round Triple threat match
5Ruckus defeated Derek FrazierShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XII First Round match
6Fed Up (C-Fed and G-Fed) (c) defeated Hoss Hagood and Mustafa Aziz Daniels, Black Wallstreet (Chuck Lennox and Prolix), The Ghetto Mafia (2-Dope and Qenaan Creed), Buck Chyld and Napalm Bomb, and The Holy Rollers (Earl The Pearl and Ramblin' Rich)Gauntlet match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
7Nui Tofiga (c) defeated Christian YorkSingles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
8Tyler Hilton and Matt Hardy defeated Adam Flash and Ronnie ZukkoTag team match
9Adam Cole defeated Josh Daniels, Delirious, Ricky Reyes, Ruckus, Sami CallihanSix-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Delirious Josh Daniels
Ruckus Josh Daniels
Josh Daniels Ricky Reyes
Ricky Reyes Adam Cole
Sami Callihan (p) Adam Cole
Adam Cole Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Cup (2013)

The 13th MCW Shane Shamrock Cup was held on August 10, 2013.[18]

No.ResultsStipulations
1Derek Frazier and Ruckus defeated The Unleashed (Dezmond Xavier and Fenix Fury)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round tag team match
2Drolix defeated Alexander JamesShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
3Papadon defeated Oliver GrimslyShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
4Luke Hawx defeated Lance AnoaiShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
5Mike Mondo defeated Shawn PatrickShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
6Buck Chyld and G-Fed defeated The New Age Scumbags (Adam Flash and Ronnie Zukko) (c), Mitch Miller and Paul White, 2-Dope and Napalm Bomb, The Hell Cats (Jimmy Starz and Sexy Steve), Hoss Hagood, and Chuck Lennox and SoloGauntlet match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
7Cobian vs. Nui Tofiga ended in a double countoutSingles match
8Jessie Kaye and Veda Scott defeated Amber Rodriguez and Renee MichelleTag team match
9Christian York (c) defeated C-FedSingles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
10Luke Hawx defeated Adam Cole, Derek Frazier, Drolix, Papadon and Mike MondoSix-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Mike Mondo Papadon
Papadon Derek Frazier
Derek Frazier Drolix
Drolix Adam Cole
Adam Cole (p) Luke Hawx
Luke Hawx Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup (2014)

The 14th Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup was held on July 19, 2014 in Joppa, Maryland.[19]

No.ResultsStipulations
1Shane Strickland defeated Fenix FuryShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
2Bo Nekoda defeated Brandon ScottShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
3Papadon defeated Tony NeseShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
4Drolix defeated Shaun CannonShane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round match
5Rush Hour (Bolt Brady and Bu Ku Dao) defeated Los Ben Dejos (Jay Cruz and Jay Rios)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup First Round tag team match
6Black Wall Street (Napalm Bomb and Solo) (c) defeated Adam Flash and Ronnie ZukkoTag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
7The Bruiser defeated Chuck LennoxSingles match
8Brother Devon, Buck Chyld, and G-Fed defeated The Hell Cats (Jimmy Starz and Sexy Steve) and Ryan McBrideSix-man tag team match
9Reby Sky defeated Shelley MartinezSingles match
10Drolix defeated Bo Nekoda, Bolt Brady, Bu Ku Dao, Papadon and Shane StricklandSix-way elimination match for the 2014 Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
11Matt Hardy (c) defeated Luke Hawx (c)Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match for Hardy's MCW Heavyweight Championship and Hawx's Extreme Rising Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Bo Nekoda Bu Ku Dao
Bolt Brady Papadon
Papadon Shane Strickland
Shane Strickland Bu Ku Dao
Bu Ku Dao Drolix
Drolix Winner

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XV (2015)

The 15th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 18, 2015 at the MCW Arena in Joppa, Maryland.[20]

No.ResultsStipulations
1Shane Strickland defeated Eddie SmoothShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2015 First Round match
2Lio Rush defeated Kai KatanaShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2015 First Round match
3Brandon Scott defeated Chuck LennoxShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2015 First Round match
4Matt Cross defeated Bo NekodaShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2015 First Round match
5Eddie Edwards and Fenix Fury defeated The Punk Rock All Stars (Drake Carter and Shaun Cannon)Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2015 First Round tag team match (Winner of the Fall advances)
6Madison Rayne and Veda Scott defeated Amber Rodriguez and Kimber LeeTag team match; Velvet Sky was special guest referee
7The Ecktourage (Dirty Money and Eric Chapel) defeated The Hell Cats (Jimmy Starz and Sexy Steve) (c), Black Wall Street (Napalm Bomb and Solo), and Fed Up (C-Fed and G-Fed)Four Corners tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
8The Bruiser (c) defeated Ryan McBrideNo-Countout, No disqualification match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
9Lio Rush defeated Brandon Scott, Drolix, Eddie Edwards, Matt Cross and Shane StricklandSix-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Eddie Edwards Shane Strickland
Brandon Scott Drolix
Matt Cross Lio Rush
Drolix (p) Shane Strickland
Shane Strickland Lio Rush
Lio Rush Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XVI (2016)

The 16th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 16, 2016 at the MCW Arena in Joppa, Maryland.[21]

No.ResultsStipulations
1Sonjay Dutt defeated Chuck LennoxShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2016 First Round match
2Travis Gordon defeated Facade and Leon St. GiovanniShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2016 First Round three-way match
3The Dixon Line (Robert Locke and Joe Keys) defeated Brandon Scott and Sean CarrShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2016 First Round tag team match (Winner of the Fall advances)
4Tommaso Ciampa defeated Jason KincaidShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2016 First Round match
5Jason Kincaid defeated Brandon Scott, Chuck Lennox, Facade, Leon St. Giovann, Robert Locke and Sean CarrShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2016 Last Chance Battle royal
6F.U. (Chris Swann and George Jenkins) defeated The Hell Cats (Jimmy Starz and Sexy Steve)Unsanctioned Street Fight
7Ecktourge (Dirty Money and Eric Chapel) defeated Punk Rock All-Stars (c) (Shaun Cannon and Drake Carter), Black Wallstreet (Napalm Bomb and Solo), The Bruiser and Rayo, Cousin Clay and Bo Nekoda and Guns 4 Hire (Paul Jordane and Bill Collier)MCW Tag Team Championship Gauntlet match
8Brittany Blake (c) defeated Kennadi BrinkSingles match for the MCW Women's Championship
9King McBride (c) defeated DrolixSingles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
10Lio Rush defeated Jason Kincaid, Joe Keys, Sonjay Dutt, Travis Gordon and Tommaso CiampaSix-way elimination match for the 2016 Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Joe Keys Jason Kincaid
Sonjay Dutt Travis Gordon
Jason Kincaid Lio Rush
Travis Gordon Tommaso Ciampa
Tommaso Ciampa Lio Rush
Lio Rush (p) Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XVII (2017)

The 17th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 14 and 15, 2017 at the MCW Arena in Joppa, Maryland.

Day 1
No.ResultsStipulations
1Brandon Scott defeated Anthony Bowens, Lor Diaz and Matt MacintoshShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2017 First Round four-way match
2Lio Rush defeated Ken DixonSingles match
3Joey Janela defeated Maxwell Jacob FriedmanShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2017 First Round match
4Greg Excellent defeated Dante Cabellero (c) by disqualificationSingles match for the MCW Rage TV Championship
5Shaheem Ali defeated Leon St. GiovanniShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2017 First Round match
6Joey Matthews defeated Joe KeysShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2017 First Round match
7Anthony Henry vs. Josh Woods ended in a time limit drawShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2017 First Round match
8The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton) defeated The Appalachian Outlaws (Bo Nekoda and Hoss Hagood)Tag team match
9Marcellus Prime defeated Sean Studd (c) by disqualificationSingles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship; The Bruiser and Napalm Bomb were Special Guest Enforcers
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Day 2
No.ResultsStipulations
1Leon St. Giovanni defeated Joe KeysSingles match
2The Winner's Circle (Jeremiah and Rayo) defeated The Hell Cats (Jimmy Starz and Sexy Steve)Tag team match
3Anthony Henry defeated Chuck Lennox, Elia, Hoss Hagood, Josh Woods, Kai Katana, Leon St. Giovanni, Lor Diaz, Punk Rock All-Stars (Shaun Cannon and Drake Carter) and Shaun MooreShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2016 Last Chance Battle royal
4Anthony Bowen defeated Matt MacintoshSingles match
5Maxwell Jacob Friedman defeated Dante Cabellero (c) and Greg ExcellentThree-way match for the MCW Rage TV Championship
6The Bruiser and Marcellus Prime defeated Napalm Bomb and Sean StuddNo-Countout, No disqualification tag team match
7Ryan McBride defeated Ken DixonSingles match
8Guns 4 Hire (Bill Collier and Paul Jordane) (c) defeated Ecktourge (Dirty Money and Eric Chapel)Tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
9Joey Matthews defeated Anthony Henry, Brandon Scott, Joey Janela, Lio Rush and Shaheem AliSix-way elimination match for the 2017 Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Shaheem Ali Joey Matthews
Brandon Scott Lio Rush
Anthony Henry Joey Janela
Joey Janela Lio Rush
Lio Rush (p) Joey Matthews
Joey Matthews Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XVIII (2018)

The 18th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 13 and 14, 2018 at the MCW Arena in Joppa, Maryland.

Day 1
No.ResultsStipulations
1Anthony Henry defeated Joe KeysShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 First Round match
2Brandon Scott defeated Ken DixonShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 First Round match
3Dante Caballero defeated Joe GacyShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 First Round match
4Ryan McBride defeated Greg Excellent (c)Singles match for the MCW Rage TV Championship
52 Cold Scorpio defeated Drew AlderShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 First Round match
6John Skyler defeated RayoShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 First Round match
7James Drake vs. Kekoa ended in a drawShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 First Round match
8Joe Keys defeated Drew Alder, James Drake, Joe Gacy, Kekoa, Ken Dixon and RayoShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2018 Last Chance Battle Royal
9The Bruiser (c) defeated The Cartel (Dante Caballero and Joe Keys)Handicap match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Day 2
No.ResultsStipulations
1Tehuti Miles defeated Dirty MoneySingles match
2Bishop Khan and Malcolm Moses defeated The Hell Cats (Jimmy Starz and Sexy Steve)Tag team match
3Rosa Mendes defeated Robyn ReidSingles match to determine the #1 contender for the MCW Women's Championship
4Bobby and Robby defeated The Cartel (Dante Caballero and Joey Keys) (c)Tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
5The Bruiser (c) defeated Christian YorkStreet Fight for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
6Dante Caballero defeated The Bruiser (c)Singles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
7Greg Excellent and Momma Excellent defeated Andy Vineberg and Ryan McBrideTag team match
8Joe Gacy defeated James Drake and RayoThree-way match
9Ken Dixon defeated DrolixSingles match
10Joe Keys defeated 2 Cold Scorpio, Anthony Henry, Brandon Scott, Dante Caballero and John SkylerSix-way elimination match for the 2018 Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Anthony Henry 2 Cold Scorpio
John Skyler Brandon Scott
2 Cold Scorpio Joe Keys
Dante Caballero Joe Keys
Brandon Scott Joe Keys
Joe Keys Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XIX (2019)

The 19th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 13, 2019 at the MCW Arena in Joppa, Maryland.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Brandon Scott defeated Ryan McBrideKendo Stick match, Winner advances to a Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2019 First Round match
2Anthony Gangone defeated Jimmy LloydShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2019 First Round match
3Will Ferrara defeated Greg ExcellentShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2019 First Round match
4Kekoa defeated Brian JohnsonShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2019 First Round match
5VSK defeated Scarlett BordeauxShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2019 First Round match
6Brandon Scott and Crowbar defeated Tracer X and Ken BroadwayShane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2019 First Round Tag Team match
7The Saviors (Eric Martin and John Skyler) defeated Bobby and RobbyTag team match for the vacant MCW Tag Team Championship
8Dante Caballero (c) defeated DrolixUnsanctioned match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
9Nick Aldis (c) defeated Dirty MoneySingles match for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship
10Brandon Scott defeated Anthony Gangone, Will Ferrara, Kekoa, VSK, and Joe KeysSix-way elimination match for the 2018 Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Anthony Gangone Will Ferrara
Joe Keys (p) VSK
VSK Kekoa
Will Ferrara Brandon Scott
Kekoa Brandon Scott
Brandon Scott Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX (2021)

The 20th annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on November 12, 2021 at the MCW Arena in Joppa, Maryland.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Action Andretti defeated Jake CristShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX First Round match
2PJ Hawx defeated Myles Hawkins and RayoShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX First Round Triple threat match
3Ninja Mack defeated Sam AdonisShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX First Round match
4KC Novarro defeated Luke HawxShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX First Round match
5Shannon Moore defeated Aaron RourkeShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XX First Round match
6Ray Lyn (c) defeated Megan BayneSingles match for the MCW Women's Championship
7Black Wallstreet (Drolix and Chuck Lennox) defeated Ken Dixon and Boom Hayden, and Seduce and Destroy (Joe Keys and Breaux Keller) (c)Three-way tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
8Brian Johnson (c) vs. Moses ended in a no contestSingles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
9Action Andretti defeated PJ Hawx, Ninja Mack, KC Novarro, Shannon Moore, and Brandon ScottSix-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Brandon Scott (p) Shannon Moore
KC Novarro PJ Hawx
Shannon Moore PJ Hawx
PJ Hawx Ninja Mack
Ninja Mack Action Andretti
Action Andretti Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXI (2022)

The 21st annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 23, 2022 at the RJ Meyer Arena in Joppa, Maryland.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Rich Swann defeated Myles HawkinsShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXI First Round match
2Jack Evans defeated Breaux KellerShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXI First Round match
3Flip Gordon defeated 'Miami' Mike WalkerShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXI First Round match
4Brandon Scott defeated Killian McMurphyShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXI First Round match
5Ken Dixon (c) defeated KekoaSingles match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship
6The Trade (Robert Locke and Eric Martin) defeated Alec Odin and Samuel Shaw (c)Tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
7Tim Spriggs defeated Alex DivineSingles match
8Mandy Leon and Moses defeated Gia Scott and Demarcus KaneMixed tag team match
9Flip Gordon defeated Joey Janela, Jack Evans, Brandon Scott, Rich Swann, and Action AndrettiSix-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Jack Evans Joey Janela
Joey Janela Action Andretti
Action Andretti (p) Brandon Scott
Brandon Scott Rich Swann
Rich Swann Flip Gordon
Flip Gordon Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXII (2023)

The 22nd annual Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup took place on July 22, 2023 at the RJ Meyer Arena in Joppa, Maryland.

No.ResultsStipulations
1Lio Rush defeated Myles HawkinsShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXII First Round match
2Marcus Mathers defeated TechnoShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXII First Round match
3Kekoa defeated 'Miami' Mike Walker and Alex Divine †Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXII First Round Triple threat match
4Mike Bailey defeated Jordan OliverShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXII First Round match
5Jack Cartwheel defeated Carlie BravoShane Shamrock Memorial Cup XXII First Round match
6Brittany Blake, Kaia McKenna, and Gia Scott defeated Simone Valentina, Hailey J, Tiffany NievesSix-Woman Tag Team Match with Mickie James as the special guest referee
7Capital Punishment (Tim Spriggs and Spencer Slade) defeated Dante Caballero and Joe Keys (c)Tag team match for the MCW Tag Team Championship
8Robert Locke (c) defeated Ken DixonNo Disqualification Match for the MCW Heavyweight Championship with Van Hammer as the Special Guest Enforcer
9'Miami' Mike Walker defeated Marcus Mathers, Kekoa, Mike Bailey, Jack Cartwheel, and Flip GordonSix-way elimination match for the Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup
(c) – the champion(s) heading into the match
Competitor Eliminated by
Jack Cartwheel Kekoa
Marcus Mathers Flip Gordon
Kekoa Flip Gordon
Flip Gordon (p) Mike Bailey
Mike Bailey ’Miami’ Mike Walker
’Miami’ Mike Walker Winner
(p) – refers to the previous winner heading into the match

† Lio Rush suffered an injury which forced him to withdraw. Therefore in the Triple Threat match, whomever was NOT pinned would also advance to the finals.

Championships

Active

As of February 10, 2024

Championship Champion(s) Date won Days Location Note
MCW Heavyweight Championship Demarcus Kane December 30, 2023 42+ Joppa, Maryland
MCW Rage TV Championship Myles Hawkins December 30, 2023 42+ Joppa, Maryland
MCW Tag Team Championship Tim Spriggs and Spencer Slade July 22, 2023 203+ Joppa, Maryland
MCW Women's Championship Gia Scott December 30, 2023 42+ Joppa, Maryland

Retired

Championship Champion(s) Previous champion(s) Date won Location Note
MCW Light Heavyweight Championship Shane Shamrock N/A July 19, 1998[22][23] Dundalk, MD Shamrock was the only champion. Shamrock was named lifetime Light Heavyweight Championship after his death due to being shot. The Light Heavyweight Championship was replaced with the Cruiserweight Championship.
MCW Cruiserweight Championship Ryan McBride Adam Cole December 26, 2009 Dundalk, MD After McBride won the Rage Championship, the Cruiserweight championship was combined with the Rage TV title since he held both titles.

Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup winners

Name Date[24]
Christian York July 8, 1999
Qeenan Creed July 9, 2000
Joey Matthews July 18, 2001
Reckless Youth July 17, 2002 [25]
Christian York (2) July 16, 2003
Ruckus July 7, 2006
Josh Daniels July 8, 2007
Derek Frazier July 19, 2008
Ryan McBride July 11, 2009
Christian York (3)[14] July 31, 2010
Sami Callihan July 30, 2011
Adam Cole July 7, 2012
Luke Hawx August 10, 2013
Drolix July 19, 2014
Lio Rush July 18, 2015
Lio Rush (2) July 16, 2016
Joey Matthews (2) July 15, 2017
Joe Keys July 14, 2018
Brandon Scott July 13, 2019
Action Andretti November 12, 2021
Flip Gordon July 23, 2022
’Miami’ Mike Walker July 22, 2023

Hall of Fame

The MCW Hall of Fame is an American professional wrestling hall of fame. It was established in 2009.[26]

Ring name MCW debut Year inducted Notes
Axl Rotten July 1998 2009
Barry Hardy November 2009 2009
Dennis Wipprecht N/A 2009 Co-owner of Maryland Championship Wrestling
Duane Gill December 1998 2009
Nikolai Volkoff 2009
Tim "Lucifer" Burke November 2009 2009
Adam Flash July 1998 2010 (3 time) MCW Heavyweight Champion, (4 time) MCW Cruiserweight Champion and (1 time) MCW Tag Team Champion
Dave Casanova N/A 2010
Bob Starr November 2009 2010
Max Thrasher November 2011 2010
Morgus The Maniac N/A 2010
Rip Sawyer November 2009 2010
Steve Corino March 2000 2010

Media

Further reading

References

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  2. ^ a b "Press Release – Maryland Championship Wrestling changing to MCW Pro Wrestling". Pro Wrestling Torch. Retrieved 2016-04-22.
  3. ^ Farhi, Paul (2000-08-27). "Dreams Of Gory; Minor League Wrestling Is Just Like the Big Time, Without the Dignity". Washington Post.
  4. ^ Howell, Peter (2001-08-01). "A Different World" (PDF). Maryland Gazette. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2006-10-31. Retrieved 2007-04-05.
  5. ^ "Steve, Springer's security chief, victorious in pro wrestling debut". Associated Press State & Local Wire. 28 March 2002.
  6. ^ Snyder, Ron. "Wrestling fans bid adieu to MCW". Maryland Gazette. 19 Jul 2003
  7. ^ Pickett, Anthony (2005-10-06). "Pro wrestling slams into Fort Meade" (PDF). Soundoff!. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-05-07.
  8. ^ Farhi, Paul (2006-10-31). "Station Break". Washington Post. Retrieved 2007-05-07.
  9. ^ Staff, MCW Pro Wrestling. "MCW Pro Wrestling". YouTube.com. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
  10. ^ "MCW Rage TV Online". RageTVonline.com. Retrieved 2007-05-07.
  11. ^ Morris, Ayesha (2002-12-02). "Producer says host rails against women". Maryland Gazette. Retrieved 2007-05-07.
  12. ^ Mulrenin, Bob (April 13, 2011). "NOTES & NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY 4/13/11". WrestlingFigs.com.
  13. ^ Williams, Kevin (August 10, 2009). "Remembering the Irish Ironman: Shane Shamrock". Bleacher Report. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved March 4, 2023.
  14. ^ a b "Official Tickets and Your Source for Live Entertainment - AXS.com". www.examiner.com.
  15. ^ Schmuck, Peter. "Welcome to my world". Baltimore Sun.
  16. ^ Eck, Kevin. "Entering the ring". Baltimore Sun.
  17. ^ Melanie (1 August 2010). "Results from MCW Shamrock X (July 31st, 2010): Mia Yim vs Mickie James".
  18. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "Card « MCW Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2013 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  19. ^ Kreikenbohm, Philip. "MCW Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup 2014 « Events Database « CAGEMATCH - The Internet Wrestling Database". www.cagematch.net.
  20. ^ "MCW Shane Shamrock Memorial Cup XV". Events Database. Cagematch.com. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  21. ^ "Sting, Lex Luger & Others Appearing At MCW Shamrock Cup – Details". Events Database. Prowrestling.com. Retrieved 5 July 2016.
  22. ^ "MCW LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE HISTORY".
  23. ^ "MCW LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE HISTORY".
  24. ^ "Maryland Championship Wrestling". Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
  25. ^ "MCW RESULTS".
  26. ^ "MCW HALL OF FAME". Maryland Championship Wrestling. Archived from the original on 2012-09-05. Retrieved 2012-04-13.

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