Women Of Wrestling | |
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Genre | Women's professional wrestling Professional wrestling |
Created by | David McLane |
Developed by | Jeanie Buss |
Starring | WOW Superheroes roster |
Narrated by | David McLane Stephen Dickey |
Country of origin | United States |
No. of seasons | 8 |
No. of episodes | 88 (as of April 18, 2022 | )
Production | |
Production locations | Los Angeles, California |
Camera setup | Multicamera setup |
Running time | 60 minutes |
Release | |
Original network | Broadcast syndication (2000–2001) Streaming television (2015–2019) AXS TV (2019–2020) Pluto TV (2022–present) |
Picture format | NTSC HDTV 1080i |
Original release | September 1, 2000 present | –
WOW – Women of Wrestling, is an American women's professional wrestling promotion founded in 2000 by David McLane, previously the founder of Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. It is based in Los Angeles, California, and is owned by McLane and Los Angeles Lakers owner and president Jeanie Buss.[1]
Initially broadcasting in syndication during in the 2000-01 television season,[2] WOW is a sports entertainment-styled product where its talent portrays heavily-dramatized characters.[3]
WOW has been recognized as one of the few nationally broadcast wrestling promotions to feature an all-female roster.[4] Only twenty-five television episodes and a pay-per-view event were produced during its initial run.[citation needed] In 2002, McLane sought a partnership with Kiss frontman Gene Simmons to revive the promotion.[5] In July 2011, WOW TV reruns began airing on the ABC affiliate KTNV in Las Vegas.[6]
On May 29, 2012, McLane and Buss announced their intention to revive WOW and produce new episodes.[7][8] Later that year, WOW reruns began airing on The CW Las Vegas station KVCW starting on December 9.[9]
In December 2014, WOW announced that it would be producing content for digital media in 2015. Marketed as "WOW Superheroes", its roster of characters are portrayed as empowered women from all different backgrounds and professions.[10] A second season premiered on March 1, 2016, on YouTube.[11] Its fourth season premiered February 28, 2017.[12]
On April 20, 2017, MGM Television announced that Mark Burnett, MGM's President, Television Group & Digital, and Jeanie Buss formed a partnership to develop new WOW content across a range of unscripted programming and digital formats.[13] In June 2018, it was announced that tapings for a new weekly program on AXS TV titled WOW: Women of Wrestling would begin on October 10, 2018 at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles,[14] with the show to launch in early 2019.[15] WOW debuted on January 18 as part of AXS's "Friday Night Fights".[14][16] The AXS TV premiere marked WOW's first television broadcast in almost eighteen years.[17] WOW: Women of Wrestling would run for two seasons on AXS; in June 2020, following the network's acquisition by Anthem Sports & Entertainment (parent company of Impact Wrestling), the show was dropped.[18]
On October 6, 2021, it was announced that ViacomCBS had entered into a multi-year distribution agreement for WOW that will see new episodes produced for weekend syndication in Fall 2022.[19][20][21] The following day, on October 7, April Mendez (formerly known as AJ Lee in WWE) was announced to be joining the company as a producer.[22]
On January 21, 2022, WOW announced in a press release that "never-before-seen" episodes from "season 1" would debut on Pluto TV and The CW app starting January 22.[23]
Main article: Women of Wrestling seasons |
WOW Unleashed | |||
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Promotion | Women of Wrestling | ||
Date | February 4, 2001 | ||
City | Inglewood, California | ||
Venue | Great Western Forum | ||
Attendance | ~9,500 | ||
Pay-per-view chronology | |||
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WOW Unleashed was a professional wrestling pay-per-view from Women of Wrestling. It took place on February 4, 2001, from the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The PPV suffered from technical difficulties and a low buyrate.[24] A second PPV, Spring Vengeance, was announced for April 8, 2001, during Unleashed, but never came to fruition. The announcers were Lee Marshall and former manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Regular announcer David McLane, also the promotion's President, served as Master of Ceremonies.[25][26]
Match No. |
Episode 18 (February 4, 2001) | Stipulations | Times |
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1 | Randi Rah Rah defeated Jacklyn Hyde | Singles match | 2:15 |
2 | The Beach Patrol (Sandy and Summer) vs. Farah and Paradise ended in a no contest | Tag team match | 2:30 |
3 | Tanja defeated Jane Blond | Singles match | 2:47 |
4 | Nicki Law (with Kristy Order) defeated Hammerin' Heather Steele | Singles match | 2:02 |
5 | Boom Boom and Caliente defeated The Asian Invasion (Jade and Lotus) | Tag team match | 4:43 |
6 | Bronco Billie defeated The Disciplinarian | Singles match | 3:55 |
7 | Roxy Powers vs. Slam Dunk ended in a double disqualification | Singles match | 6:16 |
8 | Riot defeated Wendi Wheels | Singles match for the Hardcore match | 9:40 |
9 | Jungle Grrrl defeated Beckie | Singles match for the Splash match | 9:45 |
10 | Caged Heat (Delta Lotta Pain and Loca) defeated Harley's Angels (Charlie Davidson and EZ Rider) (with Thug) | Tag team match for the inaugural WOW World Tag Team Championship | 5:42 |
11 | Terri Gold defeated Danger (c) | Singles match for the WOW World Championship | 4:20 |
12 | Lana Star and Patti Pizzazz defeated Ice Cold and Poison | Tag team match for the Hair vs. hair match | 5:16 |
13 | Thug (with Charlie Davidson and Ez Rider) defeated Selina Majors (with Terri Gold) | Singles match for the Steel cage match | 15:01 |
Ring name | Real name | Notes |
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Adrenaline[27] | Priscilla Zuniga | WOW Tag Team Champion |
Adriana Gambino[28] | Noelle Giorgi | |
Amber O'Neal[29] | Kimberly Dawn Davis[30] | |
Angelika Dante[31] | Unknown | |
The Beast[32] | Twana Ferguson[33] | WOW World Champion |
Cali Ray[34] | Kristen Young[35] | |
Casey Dakota[36] | Sarah Stallman | |
Chainsaw[37] | Unknown | |
Chantilly Chella[38] | Rachel Kelvington Bostic[39] | |
The Dagger[40] | Michelle Blanchard[41] | |
The Disciplinarian[42] | Robyn Reid | |
Eye Candy[43] | Willow Nightingale | |
Exodus[44] | Karen Tran[45] | |
Fire[46] | Kiera Hogan | WOW Tag Team Champion |
Fury[47] | Harlow O'Hara | |
Genesis[44] | Selena O'Sullivan[48] | |
Havok[49] | Jessica Cricks[50] | |
Hazard[51] | Beth Crist | |
Holidead[52] | Camille Ligon[53] | |
Jessie Jones[54] | Jessie Belle McCoy[55] | |
Jolene Dixie[56] | Airial Le | |
Jolynn Dixie[56] | Cathy Le | |
Jungle Grrrl[57] | Erica Porter[58] | |
Keta Rush[59] | Keta Meggett[60] | |
The Lioness[61] | Faith Jefferies | |
Malia Hosaka[44] | Malia Hosaka | |
Mezmeriah[62] | Arelys Rodriguez | |
Nikki Krampus[63] | Unknown | |
Princess Aussie[64] | Simone Sherie | |
Razor[65] | Sarah Rodriguez[66] | |
Reyna Reyes[67] | Gisele Shaw | |
Santana Garrett[68] | Santana Garrett | |
The Sassy Massy[69] | Alisha Maher | |
Serpentine[70] | Melissa Cervantes[71] | |
Siren[72] | Unknown | |
Spike[73] | Ashly Martinez | |
Stephy Slays[74] | Stephanie Mason | |
Teal Piper[75] | Ariel Toombs | |
The Temptress[76] | Katarina Leigh Waters[77] |
Ring name | Real name | Notes |
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Lana Star[78] | Lana Kinnear[79] | Manager of Amber O'Neal |
Samantha Smart[80] | Kristen Garner[81] | Manager of The Disciplinarian |
Atty. Sophia Lopez[82] | Leslie Garza[83] | Manager of Nikki Krampus and Serpentine |
The following section pertains to announcers who cover WOW broadcasts. This group includes presenters, ringside commentators, ring announcers and backstage interviewers.
Ring name | Real name | Notes |
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Brigiite Valdez | Brigiite Valdez | Field reporter |
David McLane | David McLane | Commentator Host |
EZ Rider | Eleanor Kerrigan | Commentator |
Shaul Guerrero | Shaul Guerrero | Ring announcer |
Stephen Dickey | Stephen Dickey | Commentator |
Ring name | Real name | Notes |
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April Mendez | April Mendez | Executive producer |
Match No. |
Episode 1 (taped on September 1, 2000, aired on October 7, 2000) |
Stipulations | Times |
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4 | Terri Gold won by last eliminating Thug[a] | Battle royal for the inaugural WOW World Championship | 3:55 |
Match No. |
Episode 5 (taped on October 10–11, 2018, aired on February 15, 2019) | Stipulations | Times |
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4 | Tessa Blanchard defeated Jungle Grrrl | Singles match for the vacant WOW World Championship | 7:35 |
As of June 23, 2022.
No. | Overall reign number |
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Reign | Reign number for the specific champion |
Days | Number of days held |
+ | Current reign is changing daily |
No. | Champion | Championship change | Reign statistics | Notes | Ref. | |||
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Date | Event | Location | Reign | Days | ||||
1 | Terri Gold | September 1, 2000 | WOW Season 1: Episode 1 | Inglewood, CA | 1 | 105 | Won a battle royal to become the inaugural champion. | |
2 | Danger | December 15, 2000 | WOW Season 1: Episode 16 | Inglewood, CA | 1 | 51 | This episode aired on tape delay on January 13, 2001. | |
3 | Terri Gold | February 4, 2001 | WOW Season 1: Episode 18 WOW Unleashed | Inglewood, CA | 2 | 27 | ||
— | Vacated | March 3, 2001 | — | — | — | — | WOW ceased television production sometime after March 3, 2001. | |
4 | Lana Star | January 19, 2013 | WOW Season 2: Live event | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | 49 | WOW claimed that following the tapings at Great Western Forum, several of its performers continued wrestling on various independent shows. In a non televised event in LA, Lana Star defeated Terri Gold in a WOW sanctioned match for the championship. | |
5 | Jungle Grrrl | March 9, 2013 | WOW Season 3: Episode 14 WOW! Pandemonium Tour 2013 | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | 1,300 | Jungle Grrrl won the championship at WOW! Pandemonium Tour 2013. This episode aired on tape delay on August 26, 2016. | |
6 | Santana Garrett | September 29, 2016 | WOW Season 4: Episode 10 | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | 742 | This was a triple threat match also involving The Beverly Hills Babe. | [84] |
— | Vacated | October 11, 2018 | — | — | — | — | After a match between Jungle Grrrl, Santana Garrett and Tessa Blanchard ended in double pinfall with Garrett and Jungle Grrrl pinned Blanchard, David McLane stated that the referee decided to not award the WOW World Championship to Garrett and Jungle Grrrl. This episode aired on tape delay on February 15, 2019. | [85] |
7 | Tessa Blanchard | October 11, 2018 | WOW Season 5: Episode 5 | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | 217 | Blanchard defeated Jungle Grrrl for the vacant WOW World Championship. This episode aired on tape delay on February 15, 2019. | [85] |
8 | The Beast | May 16, 2019 | WOW Season 6: Episode 11 | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | 1,134+ | This episode aired on tape delay on November 23, 2019. | [86] |
† | Indicates the current champion |
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Rank | Wrestler | No. of reigns |
Combined days |
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1 | Jungle Grrrl | 1 | 1,300 |
2 | The Beast † | 1 | 1,134+ |
3 | Santana Garrett | 1 | 881 |
4 | Tessa Blanchard | 1 | 217 |
5 | Terri Gold | 2 | 132 |
6 | Danger | 1 | 51 |
7 | Lana Star | 1 | 49 |
Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Semifinals | Finals WOW Unleashed | ||||||||||||
Ice Cold and Poison | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Farah and Paradise | 3:28 | ||||||||||||||
Ice Cold and Poison | 4:01 | ||||||||||||||
Lana Star and Patti Pizzazz | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Lana Star and Patti Pizzazz | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Roxy Powers and Tanja | 3:20 | ||||||||||||||
Lana Star and Patti Pizzazz | Disqualified | ||||||||||||||
Caged Heat | Advanced | ||||||||||||||
Caged Heat (Delta Lotta Pain and Loca) | Pin | ||||||||||||||
The Asian Invasion (Jade and Lotus) | 3:44 | ||||||||||||||
Caged Heat | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Beckie and Bronco Billie | 4:05 | ||||||||||||||
Beckie and Bronco Billie | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Danger and Riot | 6:48 | ||||||||||||||
Caged Heat | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Harley's Angels (with Thug) | 5:42 | ||||||||||||||
The Beach Patrol (Sandy and Summer) | Pin | ||||||||||||||
The Daughters Of Darkness (Misery and Mystery) | 6:43 | ||||||||||||||
The Beach Patrol | 4:34 | ||||||||||||||
Harley's Angels (with Thug) | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Harley's Angels (Charlie Davidson and EZ Rider with Thug) | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Boom Boom and Caliente | 5:05 | ||||||||||||||
Harley's Angels (with Thug) | Advanced | ||||||||||||||
Lana Star and Patti Pizzazz | Disqualified | ||||||||||||||
Ice Cold and Poison | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Farah and Paradise | 3:28 | ||||||||||||||
Ice Cold and Poison | 4:01 | ||||||||||||||
Lana Star and Patti Pizzazz | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Lana Star and Patti Pizzazz | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Roxy Powers and Tanja | 3:20 |
Quarterfinals | Semifinals | Semifinals | Finals WOW Season 6: Episode 11 | ||||||||||||
The Psycho Sisters (Fury and Razor) (with Mezmeriah) | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Princess Aussie and Reyna Reyes (with The Papua New Guinea Warrior) | 6:30 | ||||||||||||||
The Psycho Sisters | 9:30 | ||||||||||||||
The Dark Side | Pin | ||||||||||||||
The Dark Side (Holidead and Siren) | Pin | ||||||||||||||
The Bully Busters (Keta Rush and Stephy Slays) | 3:50 | ||||||||||||||
The Dark Side | 7:55 | ||||||||||||||
Adrenaline and Fire | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Adrenaline and Fire | Pin | ||||||||||||||
The Vengeful Vixens (The Dagger and The Temptress) | 9:40 | ||||||||||||||
Adrenaline and Fire | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Amber O’Neal and Jessie Jones | 8:15 | ||||||||||||||
Amber O’Neal and Jessie Jones | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Lana Star and The Lioness | 4:30 | ||||||||||||||
Adrenaline and Fire | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Monsters of Madness | 10:15 | ||||||||||||||
Monsters of Madness (Jessicka Havok and Hazard) | Pin | ||||||||||||||
The Dixie Darlings (Jolene Dixie and Jolynn Dixie) | 2:50 | ||||||||||||||
Monsters of Madness | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Chantilly Chella and The Sassy Massy | 5:30 | ||||||||||||||
Chantilly Chella and The Sassy Massy | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Abilene Maverick and The Disciplinarian (with Samantha Smart) | 8:14 | ||||||||||||||
Monsters of Madness | Pin | ||||||||||||||
The Dark Side | 7:55 | ||||||||||||||
The Psycho Sisters (Fury and Razor) (with Mezmeriah) | Pin | ||||||||||||||
Princess Aussie and Reyna Reyes (with The Papua New Guinea Warrior) | 6:30 | ||||||||||||||
The Psycho Sisters | 9:30 | ||||||||||||||
The Dark Side | Pin | ||||||||||||||
The Dark Side (Holidead and Siren) | Pin | ||||||||||||||
The Bully Busters (Keta Rush and Stephy Slays) | 3:50 |
As of June 23, 2022.
No. | Overall reign number |
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Reign | Reign number for the specific champion |
Days | Number of days held |
+ | Current reign is changing daily |
No. | Champion | Championship change | Reign statistics | Notes | Ref. | |||
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Date | Event | Location | Reign | Days | ||||
1 | Caged Heat (Delta Lotta Pain and Loca) |
January 20, 2001 | WOW Season 1: Episode 18 WOW Unleashed | Inglewood, CA | 1 | 42 | Defeated Harley's Angels (Charlie Davidson and EZ Rider) to become the inaugural champions. | |
— | Vacated | March 3, 2001 | — | — | — | — | WOW ceased television production sometime after March 3, 2001. | |
2 | Caged Heat (Delta Lotta Pain and Loca) |
January 19, 2013 | WOW Season 2: Episode 11 | Inglewood, CA | 2 | <1 | Returned as champions. | |
3 | The All American Girls (Amber O'Neal and Santana Garrett) |
January 19, 2013 | WOW Season 2: Episode 11 WOW! Pandemonium Tour 2013 | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | 1,349 | ||
— | Vacated | September 29, 2016 | — | — | — | — | Caged Heat's attorney Sophia Lopez provided evidence to the Women Wrestling Association that the All American Girls' broke the tag team match's rules multiple time in their championship win over Caged Heat. Therefore, WWA decided to vacate the WOW World Tag Team Championship. | [87] |
4 | Adrenaline and Fire | May 16, 2019 | WOW Season 6: Episode 11 | Los Angeles, CA | 1 | 1,134+ | Adrenaline and Fire defeated Monsters of Madness (Jessicka Havok and Hazard) in the tournament finals to win the vacant championship. This episode aired on tape delay on November 23, 2019. | [88] |
As of June 23, 2022.
† | Indicates the current champion |
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Rank | Wrestler | No. of reigns |
Combined days |
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1 | The All American Girls (Amber O'Neal and Santana Garrett) |
1 | 1,349 |
2 | Adrenaline and Fire † | 1 | 1,134+ |
3 | Caged Heat (Delta Lotta Pain and Loca) |
2 | 42 |
Rank | Wrestler | No. of reigns |
Combined days |
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1 | Amber O'Neal | 1 | 1,349 |
Santana Garrett | 1 | 1,349 | |
3 | Adrenaline † | 1 | 1,134+ |
Fire † | 1 | ||
5 | Delta Lotta Pain | 2 | 42 |
Loca | 2 | 42 |