Warriors 4 Christ Wrestling

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Warriors 4 Christ Wrestling
AcronymW4CW
Founded1999
StyleProfessional Wrestling
Headquarters San Antonio, Texas
Founder(s)Curtis Stone
Parent Warrior 4 Christ INC.

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.

In professional wrestling, the independent circuit or indie circuit is the collective name of independent professional wrestling promotions which are smaller than major televised promotions. It is roughly analogous to a minor league for pro wrestling, or community or regional theatre.

Professional wrestling entertainment form that mimics contact sports

Professional wrestling is a form of performance art and entertainment that combines athletics with theatrical performance. It takes the form of events, held by touring companies, that mimic a title-match combat sport. The unique form of sport portrayed is fundamentally based on classical and "catch" wrestling, with modern additions of striking attacks, strength-based holds and throws and acrobatic maneuvers. Much of these derive from the influence of various international martial arts. An additional aspect of combat with improvised weaponry is sometimes included to varying degrees.

A professional wrestling promotion is a company or business that regularly performs shows involving professional wrestling. "Promotion" also describes a role which entails management, advertising and logistics of running a wrestling event. Within the convention of the show, the company is a sports governing body which sanctions wrestling matches and gives authority to the championships and is responsible for determining the divisions, rankings, etc. of wrestlers. In truth, the company serves as a touring theatre troupe, as well as event promotion body for its own events.

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History

The 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]

Christians people who adhere to Christianity

Christians are people who follow or adhere to Christianity, a monotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The words Christ and Christian derive from the Koine Greek title Christós (Χριστός), a translation of the Biblical Hebrew term mashiach (מָשִׁיחַ).

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

ChampionshipCurrent champion(s)Date wonPrevious Champion
W4CW Heavyweight Championship*The Great RyuMarch 11, 2008Vacant
W4CW Intercontinental ChampionshipTony VegaNovember 16, 2008Vacant
W4CW Cruiserweight ChampionshipWeazy WooNovember 16, 2008Joey Nitro
W4CW Tag Team ChampionshipDouble TroubleJanuary 7, 2009The Great Ryu and Dragon X
(Cobra and Chino Reyes)

Roster

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Farrow, Johnston. "Tough Love". San Antonio Current. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
  2. ↑ "Current Events". Warriors 4 Christ Wrestling. Archived from the original on December 13, 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
  3. 1 2 "The Scene's 2008 End of Year Awards". San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene. 2008-12-18. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
  4. ↑ "Championships & Awards". Warriors 4 Christ Wrestling. Retrieved 2009-04-08.
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