List of former Independent Professional Wrestling Alliance personnel
The Independent Professional Wrestling Alliance was a professional wrestling promotion based in Alexandria, Virginia from 1995 to 2001. Former employees in the IPWA consisted of professional wrestlers, managers, play-by-play and color commentators, announcers, interviewers and referees.
Alumni
Male wrestlers
Birth name: | Ring name(s): | Tenure: | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Roger Anderson | Roger Anderson | 1996–1998 | [1][2] |
Douglas Becker | Adam Flash | 1996–1998 | [2][3] |
James Bednarski | Scott Putski | 1997 | |
Jeffrey Beltzner | Brick Bronsky | 1997 | |
Scott Bigelow† | Bam Bam Bigelow | 1996 | |
Adam Birch | Joey Matthews | 1996–2000 | [4][5][6][7][8] |
Tully Blanchard | Tully Blanchard | 1997 | [9] |
Matt Bowman | Jimmy Cicero | 1996–2000 | [1][10][11][2] |
Tom Brandi | Johnny Gunn / Salvatore Sincere / Tom Brandi / The Patriot | 1996–1998 1999–2000 |
[10][11][12][13] |
Timothy Burke† | Lucifer | 1996 | [2][14] |
Tom Carter | Reckless Youth | 1997 | [4] |
Steve Corino | Steve Corino | 1996–1998 | [2][3][5][14][15] |
William DeMott II | Hugh Morrus | 1997 | |
Anthony Durante† | Pitbull #2 | 1998 | [16] |
Michael Durham† | Johnny Grunge | 1997 | |
Bill Eadie | Demolition Ax | 1997 | [9] |
William Ensor† | Buddy Landel | 1998–1999 | [10][16][17] |
Christopher Ford | Devon Storm | 1997 | |
Richard Fuller | Rick Fuller | 1997 | |
Glenn Gilbertti | Disco Inferno | 1997 | |
Duane Gill | Gillberg | 1999WWF | [18] |
Matt Griffin | Jacey North | 1999–2000 | [18][19] |
William Happer | Otto Schwanz | 1997–1999 | [6][20] |
Dave Henderson | Omega/Weapon Omega | 1998-2000 | |
Brian Howser† | Shane Shamrock | 1998 | [21] |
Christopher Jackson | Cueball Carmichael | 1996–2000 | [1][10][12][19][22] |
William Jones | Chilly Willy | 1999 | [18] |
Jake Kemmerer | Bad Crew #1 / Dog | 1996 | [14] |
Pat Kenney | Lance Diamond | 1998 | [4][10][13] |
Ronald Knight | Jason Knight | 1997 | |
Brian Knighton† | Axl Rotten | 1996 1998 |
[2] |
Edward Leslie | The Booty Man | 1996 | |
Michael Manna | Stevie Richards | 1998 | [16] |
Mike Maraldo | Ace Darling | 1997 | |
Daniel McDevitt | Corporal Punishment | 1996–2000 | [2][6][10] |
Jack McDonald | Big Slam / Big Slam Vader | 1996–2000 | [1][6][10][14][18][20] |
Jim Neidhart | Jim Neidhart | 1996 | |
Paul Olsek, Jr. | Bad Crew #2 / Rose | 1996 | [14] |
Glen Osbourne | Glen Osbourne | 1996 | [2] |
Christopher Pallies | King Kong Bundy | 1997–1999 | |
Frank Parker | Frank Parker | 1996–1998 | [1] |
Josip Peruzović | Nikolai Volkoff | 1996 | |
Alfred Poling | 911 | 1997 | |
Jonathan Rechner† | Abuddah Singh | 1996 | [2] |
James Reiher | Jimmy Snuka | 1997 | |
Glen Ruth | Headbanger Thrasher | 1996 | [1] |
Dan Severn | Dan Severn | 1996 | |
Mark Shrader | Mark Shrader | 1996 1998–1999 |
[6][14][20] |
Chad Slivenski | Chad Austin | 1996 | [2] |
Lester Speight | Rasta the Voodoo Man | 1998 | |
Jason Spence | Christian York | 1997–2000 | [5][6][13] |
Robert Starr | Bob Starr | 1996 | [2] |
Hossein Vaziri | The Iron Sheik | 1996 1998 |
[11][12][23] |
Charles Warrington | Headbanger Mosh | 1996 | [1] |
Billy Wiles | Bill Wiles | 1996 | [14] |
Chuck Williams | The Rockin' Rebel | 1996 | [2] |
Brian Wohl | Julio Sanchez / Julio Fantastico | 1997–2000 | [5][20][22][24] |
Gary Wolfe | Pitbull #1 | 1998 | [16] |
Chris Wright | C. W. Anderson | 1997 | |
Doug Yasinsky | Doug Flex | 1997 | |
Unknown | Doink the Clown | 1997 | [11] |
Unknown | Frank Stalletto | 1997–1999 | [6][20] |
Unknown | Mike Khoury | 1996 | |
Unknown | Romeo Valentino | 1996 1998 |
[2] |
Female wrestlers
Birth name: | Ring name(s): | Tenure: | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Marybeth Grant | Lexie Fyfe | 1998–1999 | |
Malia Hosaka | Malia Hosaka | 1996–1997 | [25] |
Debbie Szostecki | Debbie Combs | 1996–1997 | [25] |
Unknown | Brandi Wine | 1998–1999 | [6][18] |
Unknown | Rustee "The Fox" Thomas | 1999 | [18][26] |
Midget wrestlers
Birth name: | Ring name(s): | Tenure: | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Louis Waterhouse Jr. | Little Louie | 1997 | [11][27] |
Unknown | King Sleazy | 1997 | [11][27] |
Stables and tag teams
Tag team/Stable(s) | Members | Tenure(s) |
---|---|---|
The Bad Boyz | Dan Rage and Max Intensity | 1996 |
The Bad Crew | Dog and Rose | 1996 |
Dangerous Minds | Toad and Lodi | 1998 |
Darkside | Glen Osbourne and The Rockin' Rebel | 1996 |
Death & Destruction | Frank Parker and Roger Anderson | 1996–1998 |
The Dream Team | Sean Powers and Billy Simmons | 1996 |
The Extremists | Ace Darling and Devon Storm | 1997 |
The Fraternity | Brian Perry and Sean Powers | 1995–1996 |
The Gambini Family | Lance Diamond, Jimmy Cicero, Christian York, Dan Rage and Vinnie Gambini | 1998 |
The Headbangers | Headbanger Mosh and Headbanger Thrasher | 1996 |
The Hollywood Hunks | Lucifer and Bob Starr | 1996 |
Lethal Weapon | Adam Flash and Steve Corino | 1997 |
Menace 2 Society | Adam Flash, Romeo Valentino and Quinn Nash | 1996 |
The Pitbulls | Pitbull#1 and Pitbull#2 | 1998 |
Managers and valets
Birth name: | Ring name(s): | Tenure: | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Angel Amoroso | Angel | 1996 | [2] |
Norman Connors | Notorious Norm | 1998 | |
Tom Cusati | Royce C. Profit | 1996–1997 | [2][14] |
Melissa Hiatt | Missy Hyatt | 1997 | |
Greg Mosorjak | Count Grog | 1996 1998–2000 |
[2][6] |
Unknown | Candie | 2000 | |
Unknown | Damien Kane | 1996 | [14] |
Unknown | Diamond | 1996 | [14][25] |
Unknown | Eddie Reality | 1996 | [14] |
Unknown | Ginger | 2000 | |
Unknown | Stud Lee Osborne | 1996 | [2][14] |
Unknown | "Material Boy" Thomas Rodman | 1997 | |
Unknown | Vinnie Gambini | 1997–1999 | [6][13] |
Commentators and interviewers
Birth name: | Ring name(s): | Tenure: | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin Heilbronner | Kevin Carson | 1995–2001 | Ring announcer[2][6][19] |
Unknown | Dustin Starr | 1999 | [18] |
Unknown | Travis Bradshaw | 1999 | [18] |
Referees
Birth name: | Ring name(s): | Tenure: | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Matt Griffin | Matt Griffin | 1999 | [6] |
Jeff Jones | Jeff Jones | 1998 | [13] |
Unknown | Barry Roberts | 1998–1999 | [13] |
Unknown | Charles Richardson | 1996 | [2] |
Unknown | Dave King | 1996 | [14] |
Unknown | Thomas Robinson | 1999 | [18] |
Other personnel
Birth name: | Ring name(s): | Tenure: | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Jeff Amdur | Jeff Amdur | 1998 | Timekeeper[13][27] |
Charles Hart | Earl the Pearl | 1999 | Timekeeper[6] |
Kevin Heilbronner | Kevin Carson | 1995–2000 | Promoter[27] |
Christopher Jackson | Cueball Carmichael | 1995–2000 | Promoter |
F. Simon Williams | F. Simon Williams | 1998–1999 | IPWA Commissioner[6] |
Notes | |
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† ^ Indicates they are deceased. | |
‡ ^ Indicates they died while they were employed with the Independent Professional Wrestling Alliance. | |
MEWF ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with the Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation. | |
WWF ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with the World Wrestling Federation. |
References
- General
- Gary Will and Royal Duncan (2000). "(United States: Virginia)". Wrestling Title Histories (4th ed.). Archeus Communications. ISBN 0-9698161-5-4.
- Independent Professional Wrestling Alliance (2000). "Official IPWA Results". ITSCwrestling.com. Archived from the original on February 11, 2001.
- Specific
- Westcott, Brian (1998). "IPWA Tag Team Title History". Solie's Title Histories. Solie.org. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
- Hoffmann, Rob (August 11, 1996). "[IPWA-RESULTS] Alexandria, VA, July 27". rec.sport.pro-wrestling. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- "A Flash for the Gold". Online World of Wrestling. February 20, 2004.
- Rich, Brian. "List of Pro Wrestlers that are Retired, Missing, or Independent". BrianRich.net.
- Westcott, Brian (1998). "IPWA Light Heavyweight Title History". Solie's Title Histories. Solie.org. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
- Amdur, Jeff (January 11, 1999). "[IPWA] RESULTS: IPWA Chincoteague 1/9/99". rec.sport.pro-wrestling. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- "Joey Matthews". Online World of Wrestling.
- Milner, John M. (December 18, 2005). "Joey Mercury". Canadian Online Explorer. SLAM! Sports.
- Hornbaker, Tim. "Tully Blanchard Wrestling History". Legacyofwrestling.com.
- Westcott, Brian (1998). "IPWA Heavyweight Title History". Solie's Title Histories. Solie.org. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
- Salmon, Jacqueline L. (April 12, 1997). "Chantilly Throws the Iron Sheik Out of the Ring". Washington Post.
- Twomey, Steve (May 30, 1996). "Washington Gets a Grip". Washington Post.
- Amdur, Jeff (January 19, 1998). "[IPWA] RESULTS: IPWA Alexandria 1/15/98". rec.sport.pro-wrestling. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- Hoffmann, Rob. "[IPWA] Alexandria, VA - May 4 (long)". rec.sport.pro-wrestling. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- "Steve Corino". Online World of Wrestling.
- "WCW Thunder - Thursday, 06/18/98". DDTdigest.com.
- "Buddy Landel". Online World of Wrestling.
- Amdur, Jeff (August 23, 1999). "[RESULTS] IPWA Chincoteague 8/21/99". rec.sport.pro-wrestling. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- Hunley, Jonathan (October 9, 2000). "As In Other Professions, Few Wrestlers Make It To The Top". Sunday Free Lance-Star. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
- "June 22, 1998 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WCW Great American Bash review, details on Karl Malone/WCw, tons more". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. August 3, 2015.
- Lentz III, Harris M. (2003). Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling (2 ed.). McFarland. p. 314. ISBN 0786417544.
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated. "Wrestling Supercards." PWI 2001 Wrestling Almanac and Book of Facts. Vol. IV. No. 1. Fort Washington, Pennsylvania: London Publishing Co., 2001. (pg. 175)
- Trugman, Kristan (1997-09-20). "Wrestlers seek to slam Chantilly school to mat; Event was no match for sensitivities". The Washington Times.
- "Julio Dinero". Online World of Wrestling.
- Morey, Lee (September 28, 1996). "[IPWA] 9/21/96 Alexandria VA show report [LONG]". rec.sport.pro-wrestling. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
- Rich, Brian. "List of Female Professional Wrestlers and Titles They Have Won". BrianRich.net.
- "Why My Saturday Night Plans Were Ruined". DDTdigest.com. September 17, 1997. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
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