Warriors 4 Christ Wrestling (W4CW) is an independent professional wrestling promotion based in San Antonio, Texas. W4CW is a non-profit organization operated by Warriors 4 Christ INC.
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| Acronym | W4CW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1999 |
| Style | Professional Wrestling |
| Headquarters | San Antonio, Texas |
| Founder(s) | Curtis Stone |
| Parent | Warrior 4 Christ INC. |
History
editThe company's founder and President, Curtis Stone A.K.A. "Nightmare", Cheyene, George Carey, The Rolling Stone (Part of the Tag-Team Rolling Stones),Mark McFadden, formerly competed as a professional wrestler and has operated the organization since 1999. Stone previously worked as an enforcer for drug dealers, collecting money from debtors, before he became a Christian.[1] The promotion was originally called Southern Heat Championship Wrestling. The name was considered too suggestive by some churches, however, so the organization was renamed in late summer of 2006.[1] W4CW promotes wrestling events at schools and churches, and proceeds are donated to local charities, such as orphanages, woman's shelters, and churches. W4CW events also features Christian musical acts, and some include sermons.[1] Although W4CW includes a religious aspect, matches are conducted the same way as in other promotions. Foreign objects, such as chairs, are used as weapons during matches. All wrestlers are trained, and many are pursuing long-term careers in professional wrestling.[1] Because of the nature of a Christian wrestling promotion, however, W4CW has met with resistance from some fans and churches, both of whom are suspicious of an organization that combines professional wrestling with religion.[1]
W4CW's headquarters is in San Antonio and operates over 40 shows each year, which take place both in the United States and Mexico.[1] Many of the shows are free,[2] and events are usually attended by several hundred people.[1][3] It was named Promotion of the Year in 2008 by the San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene.[3] The promotion's top championship is the W4CW Heavyweight Championship, which is currently held by The Great Ryu, and Intercontinental Champion Tony Vega and Middle Weight Champion is Weazy Woo, Tag Team Champions are "Double Trouble" (Chris James and Tony Vega).[4]
Champions
edit| Championship | Current champion(s) | Date won | Previous Champion |
|---|---|---|---|
| W4CW Heavyweight Championship* | The Great Ryu | March 11, 2008 | Vacant |
| W4CW Intercontinental Championship | Tony Vega | November 16, 2008 | Vacant |
| W4CW Cruiserweight Championship | Weazy Woo | November 16, 2008 | Joey Nitro |
| W4CW Tag Team Championship | Double Trouble | January 7, 2009 | The Great Ryu and Dragon X (Cobra and Chino Reyes) |
Roster
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Other on-screen personneledit
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References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Farrow, Johnston. "Tough Love". San Antonio Current. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
- ^ "Current Events". Warriors 4 Christ Wrestling. Archived from the original on December 13, 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
- ^ a b "The Scene's 2008 End of Year Awards". San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene. 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
- ^ "Championships & Awards". Warriors 4 Christ Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-04-08.