Women of Wrestling

WOW – Women of Wrestling, is an American women's professional wrestling promotion founded in 2000 by David McLane (who also founded Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW)). WOW is based in Los Angeles, California, and is owned by McLane and Los Angeles Lakers owner/president Jeanie Buss.[1]

Women of Wrestling
GenreProfessional wrestling
Women's professional wrestling
Created byDavid McLane
Developed byJeanie Buss
StarringWOW Superheroes roster
Narrated byDavid McLane
Stephen Dickey
Country of originUnited States
No. of seasons9
No. of episodes566 (as of October 21, 2023 (2023-10-21))
Production
Executive producerAJ Mendez
Production locationsLos Angeles, California
Camera setupMulticamera setup
Running time60 minutes
Release
Original networkBroadcast syndication (2000–2001; 2022–present)
AXS TV (2019–2020)
Original releaseSeptember 1, 2000 (2000-09-01) –
present

Initially broadcasting in syndication in the 2000–01 television season,[2] WOW is a sports entertainment-styled product where its talent portrays heavily dramatized characters.[3]

History
Selina Majors entrance at a WOW! event

WOW has been recognized as one of the few nationally broadcast wrestling promotions featuring an all-female roster.[4] Only 24 television episodes and a pay-per-view event were produced during its initial run.[5] In 2002, McLane sought a partnership with Kiss frontman Gene Simmons to revive the promotion.[6] In July 2011, WOW TV reruns began airing on the ABC affiliate KTNV in Las Vegas.[7]

On May 29, 2012, McLane and Buss announced their intention to revive WOW and produce new episodes.[8][9] Later that year, WOW reruns began airing on The CW Las Vegas station KVCW starting on December 9.[10]

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.[11] A second season premiered on March 1, 2016, on YouTube.[12] Its fourth season premiered February 28, 2017.[13]

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.[14] 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,[15] with episodes airing in early 2019.[16] WOW debuted that January 18 as part of AXS TV's "Friday Night Fights" lineup of shows.[15][17] The AXS TV premiere marked WOW's first television broadcast of new content in almost eighteen years.[18] WOW: Women of Wrestling ran for two seasons on AXS TV. In June 2020, it was reported that AXS had cancelled the series.[19]

On October 6, 2021, it was announced that CBS Media Ventures, the syndication arm of Paramount Global, had entered into a multi-year distribution agreement for WOW that will see new episodes produced for weekend syndication starting in Fall 2022.[20][21][22] On October 7, WOW announced that April Mendez (formerly AJ Lee in WWE) joined the company as an executive producer and color commentator.[23]

On January 21, 2022, WOW announced in a press release that "never-before-seen" episodes from "season 7" would debut on Pluto TV and The CW app starting January 22.[24] On August 1, 2022, it was announced that new episodes of the series will begin airing on September 17, 2022 internationally from Paramount Global Content Distribution, the international arm of its United States syndicator CBS Media Ventures. It has also been licensed for broadcast in Canada, Australia (where it airs on Paramount-owned 10 Play) and Indonesia.[25] In December 2022, The New York Times reported that WOW was the highest rated wrestling television show produced outside of WWE and AEW, ahead of those produced by Impact Wrestling and NJPW.[26] This was attributed to the show being available in every cable home in the United States, as well as airings in Canada and Australia.[27]

Seasons
Main article: Women of Wrestling seasons

WOW Unleashed 2001
WOW Unleashed
PromotionWomen of Wrestling
DateFebruary 4, 2001
CityInglewood, California
VenueGreat Western Forum
Attendance~9,500
Pay-per-view chronology
← Previous
N/A		 Next →
N/A

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.[28] 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.[29][30]

Event results
Match
No.		 Episode 18 (taped on February 2, 2001, aired on February 4, 2001) Stipulations Times
1 Randi Rah Rah defeated Jacklyn Hyde Singles match 2:15
2 The Beach Patrol (Sandy and Summer) vs. Farah the Persian Princess and Paradise ended in a draw Tag team match 2:30
3 Tanja the Warrior Woman defeated Jane Blond Singles match 2:47
4 Nicky Law (with Kristy Order) defeated Hammerin' Heather Steele Singles match 2:02
5 Boom Boom the Volcano 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 Hardcore match 9:40
9 Jungle Grrrl defeated Beckie the Farmers Daughter 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 tournament final match for the inaugural WOW World Tag Team Championship 5:42
11 Terri Gold defeated Danger (c) Singles rematch for the WOW World Championship 4:20
12 Lana Star and Patti Pizzazz vs. Ice Cold and Poison no contest
Lana Star defeated Ice Cold and Poison		 Handicap hair vs. hair match
(Since Ice Cold was pinned, she had her head shaved)		 5:16
13 Thug (with Charlie Davidson and EZ Rider) defeated Selina Majors Steel cage match 15:01

Personnel
See also: List of Women of Wrestling Personnel

Alumnae

Singles roster
Ring name Real name Season(s)
Abilene Maverick The Governor's DaughterCallee WilkersonSeason 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
AdrenalinePriscilla ZunigaSeason 6
Season 7
Amber O’NealKimberly Dawn DavisSeason 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 6
Season 7
Who later The Beverly Hills Babe
AztecaGisele ShawSeason 5
Who later Reyna Reyes
AzúcarVanessa HerreraSeason 2
Beckie The Farmers DaughterRenee IntlekoferSeason 1
The Beverly Hills BabeKimberly Dawn DavisSeason 4
Season 5
Formerly known as Amber O'Neal
Boom Boom The VolcanoPatty Bunya-AnantaSeason 1
Bronco BillieLisa Danielle RachubaSeason 1
CalienteRachel IversonSeason 1
Cali RayKirsten YoungSeason 7
Candice LeRaeCandice DawsonSeason 2
Season 3
Charlie DavidsonCharlie DavidsonSeason 1
Cow Girl Casey DakotaSarah StallmanSeason 7
The DaggerMichelle BlanchardSeason 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
DangerElle AlexanderSeason 1
Former WOW World Champion
Delta Lotta PainJwaundace CandeceSeason 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Desdemeana The Soldier Of DarknessAndrea VanEppsSeason 2
The DisciplinarianKristen DavidsonSeason 1
Eye CandyWillow NightingaleSeason 5
EZ RiderEleanor KerriganSeason 1
Faith The LionessFaith JefferiesSeason 5
Season 6
Season 7
Farah The Persian PrincessTelma RoshanravanSeason 1
FireKiera HoganSeason 5
Season 6
Season 7
FireTaylor LewisSeason 3
FrenchieMarie GibeaultSeason 3
Frost The OlympianJaneshia Adams-GinyardSeason 2
Season 3
Hammerin' Heather SteeleChristina Tomaziesski ColbySeason 1
HazardElizabeth CristSeason 6
Ice ColdInga WaggonerSeason 1
Jacklyn HydeVasilika Vanya MarinkovicSeason 1
JadeJennifer Lee ChanSeason 1
Season 2
Season 3
Jane BlondElla CarterSeason 1
Jessicka HavokJessica CricksSeason 5
Season 6
Jolene DixieAirial LeSeason 5
Season 6
Season 7
Jolynn DixieCathy LeSeason 5
Season 6
Season 7
Jungle GrrrlErica PorterSeason 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Former WOW World Champion
Khloe HurtzKatie ForbesSeason 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
Kobra MoonMelissa CervantesSeason 5
Who later Serpentine
Krissy VaineKristin EubanksSeason 7
Kristy OrderSeason 1
La NiñaMelissa SantosSeason 3
Lady LondonGeorgina RawlingsSeason 2
Lana StarLana KinnearSeason 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Former WOW World Champion
LocaCher FerreyraSeason 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
LotusJeannie KimSeason 1
Malia HosakaMalia HosakaSeason 5
Season 6
Season 7
Season 8
MiseryKristen DavidsonSeason 1
The secret identity of The Disciplinarian
MysteryNicole OchoaSeason 1
The secret identity of Vendetta
Nicky LawSeason 1
Nikki KrampusRagnhild BjoergeSeason 5
Season 6
ParadiseMaria NunezSeason 1
Season 2
Season 3
Patti PepSeason 1
Who later Patti Pizzazz
Patti PizzazzSeason 1
Formerly known as Patti Pep
The PhantomLynnette ThredgoldSeason 1
PoisonKina Van VleetSeason 1
Randi Rah RahSeason 1
RazorChristina Von EerieSeason 4
Reyna ReyesGisele ShawSeason 6
Season 7
Formerly known as Azteca
RiotApril Kathryn LittlejohnSeason 1
Season 4
Roxy PowersNatalie T. YeoSeason 1
SandyTamie SheffieldSeason 1
The Sassy MassyAlisha EdwardsSeason 6
Season 7
Selina MajorsSelina MajorsSeason 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
SerpentineMelissa CervantesSeason 6
Season 7
Formerly known as Kobra Moon
Slam DunkFamisha Jones-MillmanSeason 1
SpikeHudson EnvySeason 2
Season 3
Season 4
Season 7
SummerBobbi BillardSeason 1
SunshineJamila GriffithSeason 2
Season 3
SunnyRebecca GravellSeason 1
Who later Wendi Wheels
Tanja The Warrior WomanTanja RichterSeason 1
Tatevik The GamerTatevik HunanyanSeason 2
Season 3
The TemptressKatarina WatersSeason 5
Season 6
Season 7
Terri GoldHeather Lee-MillardSeason 1
Former WOW World Champion
Tessa BlanchardTessa BlanchardSeason 5
Season 6
Season 7
Former WOW World Champion
ThugPeggy Lee LeatherSeason 1
Season 2
Season 3
VendettaNicole OchoaSeason 1
VenomousRuby RazeSeason 7
Wendi WheelsRebecca GravellSeason 1
Formerly known as Sunny

Tag Team roster
Ring name Team name Season(s)
Abilene Maverick The Governor's Daughter
Candice LeRae		Season 2
Season 3
Abilene Maverick The Governor's Daughter
The Disciplinarian		Season 6
Adrenaline
Fire		Season 6
Season 7
Former WOW World Tag Team Champions
Amber O’Neal
Jessie Jones		Season 6
Season 7
Amber O’Neal
Krissy Vaine		Team BlondageSeason 7
Amber O’Neal
Santana Garrett		The All American GirlsSeason 2
Season 3
Season 4
Former WOW World Tag Team Champions
Azteca
Princess Aussie		Season 5
Season 6
Beckie The Farmers Daughter
Bronco Billie		Season 1
Boom Boom The Volcano
Caliente		Season 1
Chantilly Chella
The Sassy Massy		Season 6
Season 7
Charlie Davidson
EZ Rider
Thug		Harley's AngelsSeason 1
The Dagger
The Temptress		The Vengeful VixensSeason 5
Season 6
Season 7
Danger
Riot		Season 1
Delta Lotta Pain
Loca
Vendetta		Caged HeatSeason 1
Former WOW World Tag Team Champions
Delta Lotta Pain
Loca		Caged HeatSeason 1
Season 2
Season 3
Season 4
Former WOW World Tag Team Champions
Faith The Lioness
Lana Star		Season 6
Farah The Persian Princess
Paradise		Season 1
Hazard
Jessicka Havok		Monsters Of MadnessSeason 6
Ice Cold
Poison		Season 1
Jade
Lotus		The Asian InvasionSeason 1
Jessie Jones
Jolene Dixie
Jolynn Dixie		The Dixie DarlingsSeason 7
Jolene Dixie
Jolynn Dixie		The Dixie DarlingsSeason 5
Season 6
Season 7
Kristy Law
Nicky Law		Law & OrderSeason 1
La Niña
Paradise		Tropical StormSeason 3
Lana Star
Patti Pizzazz		Season 1
Misery
Mystery		The Daughters Of DarknessSeason 1
Patti Pep
Randi Rah Rah		Team SpiritSeason 1
Razor
Riot
Spike		Season 4
Reyna Reyes
Princess Aussie		Season 6
Roxy Powers
Tanja The Warrior Woman		Season 1
Sandy
Summer		The Beach PatrolSeason 1
Sandy
Sunny		The Beach PatrolSeason 1

Championships

As of October 27, 2023.

Championship Current champion(s) Reign Date won Days
held		 Location Notes Ref.
WOW World Championship Princess Aussie 1 August 3, 2023 85+ Los Angeles, CA Won the title from the Triple threat match, defeated Penelope Pink (with Lana Star) and Tormenta (with the Atty. Sophia Lopez) at WOW Season 9: Episode 3
WOW World Tag Team Championship The Tonga Twins (Kaoz and Kona) 1 April 30, 2023 180+ Los Angeles, CA Won the titles from a No disqualification, Falls Count Anywhere match defeated Miami's Sweet Heat (Laurie Carlson and Lindsey Carlson) at WOW Season 8: Episode 50

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