Century Wrestling Alliance

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Century Wrestling Alliance
AcronymCWA
Founded1989
Defunct2007
Style
HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Founder(s)Tony Rumble
Owner(s)Tony Rumble (1989–1999)
Ellen Magliaro (1989–present)
Chad Merchant (2004–2006)
Chad Peters (2004–2006)
SisterNew World Wrestling (2005)
NWA Addicted (2006)
FormerlyCentury Wrestling Alliance (1989–1997)
NWA Cold Front/NWA New England (1997–2007)
WebsiteNWAColdFront.com

The Century Wrestling Alliance, formerly known as NWA Cold Front and NWA New England, is a New England-based American independent wrestling promotion located in Boston, Massachusetts. It was founded by Tony Rumble in 1989, a retired wrestler and manager in International World Class Championship Wrestling, and included much of its roster prior to and following its close during the early 1990s. The promotion eventually replaced IWCCW as the dominant independent promotion in the Greater Boston area and, in 1997, became an affiliated territory of the National Wrestling Alliance. As of 2007, it is the longest-running independent wrestling promotion operating in New England under a single owner, Ellen Magliaro.

Among the wrestlers who followed Rumble to the CWA included The Pink Assassin, "Surfer" Ray Odyssey, Vic Steamboat and "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas. As with IWCCW, several future stars of Extreme Championship Wrestling spent their early careers in the promotion including Tommy Dreamer,[1] The Tazmaniac and The Public Enemy (Rocco Rock & Johnny Grunge) as well as established Northeastern independent wrestlers such as ,[2][3] April Hunter,[4] LuFisto,[5] Alex Arion,[6] Juggernaut,[7] , Al Snow, Tom Brandi, Handsome Johnny, Dan Quirk, Rick Fuller, Wagner Brown, The Extremists (Ace Darling & Devon Storm) and The Brotherhood (Erich Sbraccia & Knuckles Nelson). Sbraccia and Nelson later won the NWA World Tag Team Championship, as well as the NWA New England titles, while with the promotion.

World Championship Wrestling's Harley Race, Barry Windham, Kevin Sullivan, The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) and the World Wrestling Federation's Steve Keirn (wrestling as Doink the Clown), Jake "the Snake" Roberts, Jimmy Snuka, King Kong Bundy, The Honky Tonk Man and The Iron Sheik have also made frequent appearances.

History[]

Early history (1989–1992)[]

In 1989, veteran wrestler and longtime on-air IWCCW personality Tony Rumble opened a small wrestling promotion, the Century Wrestling Alliance, with his wife Ellen Magliaro. Many of its stars chose to leave the Savoldi's for his new promotion including The Pink Assassin, "Surfer" Ray Odyssey, Vic Steamboat and "Mr. USA" Tony Atlas, then IWCCW Heavyweight Champion. As the IWCCW declined during the early 1990s, Rumble was able build up the CWA and eventually succeeded the former as the dominant independent promotion in the Greater Boston area. With help from personal friends such as World Wrestling Federation manager Jim Cornette and World Championship Wrestling booker Kevin Sullivan, he was able to bring in a number of wrestlers from both organizations throughout the decade.[8] Rumble also developed a collection of local wrestlers as unique or entertaining "gimmick workers", referring to them as his personal "whack pack". He also displayed an ability to pick up "sold shows", events in which the promotion is hired by a school or private organization, and then continuously promote upcoming events from these shows.[9]

Century Wrestling Alliance (1992–1997)[]

Within a few years, Rumble had carved out a sizable territory and was promoting shows throughout New England. While Rumble had already been a highly recognizable personality from his years in IWCCW, he also started a Public-access television show, Mass Madness, produced by Pat Doyle. The series had fairly high quality production and featured not only televised wrestling events but also comedic "wrap-around segments".[9] One of these segments, "Tony Rumble's Mike Lano Chronicles", featured a continuing series of matches and skits of a wrestler impersonating wrestling "dirt sheet" writer Dr. Mike Lano. He was a self-claimed NWA World Heavyweight Champion but that his belt "was upstairs in the penthouse getting buffed by the Lano-ettes". The skits followed Lano as he attempted to convince Jim Cornette to become his manager. When Lano finally tracks down Cornette, who is seen stealing crackers from a hotel kitchen, he is challenged to a wrestling trivia duel. Following this, the skit ends with Lano going upstairs to the penthouse where he is attacked by Mae Young and the Fabulous Moolah.[10]

The promotion was mostly dominated by ex-IWCCW stars, and on occasion former WCW and WWF veterans, during its early years. Between 1993 and 1995, the CWA Heavyweight Championship was traded between The Iron Sheik, Vic Steamboat, Tony Atlas and Kevin Sullivan. Similarly, the CWA Light Heavyweight Championship was dominated by Ray Odyssey and The Pink Assassin, and Double Trouble (Tony & Val Puccio) were the first tag team champions, followed by Ray Odyssey and Vic Steamboat.[11] Rumble himself would hold the CWA New England Heavyweight Championship a record 3-times[12] during a five-year period before his wife, and then CWA President, stripped him of the title when the promotion joined the National Wrestling Alliance.

Rumble, having seen them perform in IWCCW, had also used future Extreme Championship Wrestling stars The Tazmaniac and Tommy Dreamer.[9] In fact, Dreamer became the promotion's first heavyweight champion when he defeated Tony Atlas in a tournament final in Wallingford, Connecticut on 5 November 1992. On 3 January 1993, The Tazmaniac became the first CWA Light Heavyweight Champion defeating Flexx Wheeler in a tournament final in Windsor Locks, Connecticut and, three years later, The Public Enemy (Rocco Rock & Johnny Grunge) won the CWA Tag Team Championship. They would eventually lose the titles to The Extremists (Ace Darling & Devon Storm) in Worcester, Massachusetts on 24 July 1996.[13]

Association with Paul Heyman and ECW (1997–1998)[]

It was around this time that Rumble began working with then ECW promoter Paul Heyman and Sheldon Goldberg, then editor of the Mat Marketplace newsletter, collaborated on a working agreement with Michinoku Pro Wrestling to bring its stars to perform in the United States.[14] In February 1997, the groups efforts paid off when Michinoku owner and main star, The Great Sasuke, brought a group of wrestlers with him to Boston where they appeared in exhibition matches at an ECW television taping and a house show for the CWA. The latter show was headlined by Kevin Sullivan,[15] still a booker at WCW, and had held the heavyweight title for the past two years. He would eventually be stripped of the title after losing a Loser-Must-Retire match against Chris Benoit on 14 July 1997.

Rumble was so impressed by Goldberg that he offered him a position as the official CWA Commissioner. Goldberg oversaw merchandise sales at house shows, but also ran the promotion's website, wrote and designed arena programs, posters and tickets. Sheldon was very well-connected due to his newsletter and his position on the Board of Directors of the Cauliflower Alley Club. He proved a valuable addition to the company and was especially involved in the promotion's association with the NWA. Sheldon would later become close friends with its president Howard Brody.[16] Other important members were Patrick Doyle, television producer of Mass Madness, and Boston radio personality Jeff Katz.[17] The promotion was also featured in Ringside Wrestling.[18]

NWA New England (1998–1999)[]

NWA New England logo, used from 1998 to 2006

On 24 January 1998, the Century Wrestling Alliance became an official affiliate for National Wrestling Alliance and renamed NWA New England, as was its titles. The secondary CWA New England title, previously held by Tony Rumble, would be merged with the main CWA Heavyweight title to create a new NWA New England Heavyweight Championship. The Light Heavyweight title was renamed as an NWA cruiserweight championship. In addition, several new titles were introduced including the Brass Knuckles and Women's titles. Tournaments were held for several of these new titles. On 17 January 1998, Erich Sbraccia defeated Vic Steamboat to win the NWA New England Heavyweight title in Southbridge, Massachusetts. Violet Flame defeated for the women's title in Bridgeport, Connecticut on 15 October 1999, and Mike Johnson defeated Trooper Gilmore for the brass knuckles title in Somerville, Massachusetts on 22 June 2000. Although the promotion was primarily known as NWA New England, or sometimes NWA Cold Front, it ran under its original name when holding events outside New England itself such as an 25 April house show in Ogdensburg, New York.[19][20] This was partly due to contractual obligations agreed to with the NWA and did not affect its regular shows elsewhere in New England.[21]

NWA New England was present at the NWA 50th Anniversary Show, held at the Cherry Hill Hilton's "Crystal Ballroom" in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, on 24 October 1998. The first match was a three-way dance between Tre, Ray Odyssey and The Inferno Kid for the NWA New England Junior Heavyweight Championship which lasted a little over 12 minutes and ended by count-out, allowing Tre to retain the title. The second match, part of the undercard, saw The Brotherhood (Erich Sbraccia & Knuckles Nelson) defeat NWA World Tag Team Champions NWA All-Star's The Border Patrol (Agent Gunn and Agent Maxx) in an interpromotional four corners match with NWA Southwest's Team Extreme (Kit Carson and Khris Germany) and special guests Tully Blanchard and Dr. Tom Prichard. Barry Windham was originally scheduled to team with Blanchard but was unable to attend. Rumble had been the manager and cornerman for both events.[22][23][24]

The Brotherhood continued to defend the World titles, as well as the NWA New England versions, and included other members, most notably Dukes Dalton and Rick Fuller, who substituted for Sbraccia when he was injured. Fuller and Knuckles Nelson eventually lost the titles to The Public Enemy at a house show in Bolton, Massachusetts on 17 June 1999. Also on the card were Wagner Brown and King Kong Bundy.[25] Two days later, Knuckles Nelson and Dukes Dalton regained titles from The Public Enemy in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Jeff Mangles also defeated Jay Jaillet to win the NWA New England Junior Heavyweight title.[26] Earlier that year, the promotion was profiled by the ESPN series Outside the Lines.[17]

On 2 October, NWA New England hosted an NWA World Heavyweight title defense between Gary Steele and challenger Naoya Ogawa at a local high school in Thomaston, Connecticut, promoted by Ellen Magliaro.[27] Tony Rumble had volunteered to manage Gary Steele but turned on him during the match, hitting Steele with his helmet, and allowing Ogawa to win the match with a choke-hold and regain the title. Ogawa, as well as Steele, were upset by his interference. A "visually upset" Ogawa challenged Rumble claiming he "didn't need his help" to win back the title. Steele also threatened Rumble in a post-match interview, "promising to return to New England in the near future for revenge".[28]

Death of Tony Rumble and aftermath (1999–2000)[]

During 1999, Mass Madness was eventually shown on regular broadcast television via independent UHF television station WNDS, out of Derry, New Hampshire. The show changed its format and, after 16 weeks, the station wanted to change the arraignment and be paid in order to air the program. A local car dealership, Atlantic Toyota, initially agreed to sponsor the show but pulled out at the last minute. Several weeks later, on 13 November 1999, Tony Rumble died of a massive heart attack. His wife Ellen took over the promotion, as well as his seat on the NWA Board of Directors, choosing to continue running NWA New England.[8][9]

Rumble's death greatly disrupted the independent wrestling scene in New England. Though a longtime personality and having some limited promoting experience, Ellen Magliaro attempted to hire others to take on Rumble's role as head promoter and booker. None were able to recreate Rumble's success however and, within six months of his death, business had declined significantly. Sheldon Goldberg resigned from the promotion after a few months and six months after his death, Goldberg resigned his position with the company to start his own promotion, New England Championship Wrestling.[14][29] Magliaro finally turned the promotion over to Jason Dellagatta, an NWA New England wrestler known as Jason Rage, and helped develop his character "Boston Bad Boy" Jason Rumble, the kayfabe son of Tony. Although the promotion stabilized for a time, Dellagatta was never able to match the success that Tony Rumble had with the promotion. His inexperience, both as a wrestler and businessman hindered Dellagatta's efforts as well increased competition from rival promotions desperate to take the promotion's top spot in New England.[9]

Another factor was the rapidly changing business during "the Attitude Era" instigated by Extreme Championship Wrestling, and later imitated by the World Wrestling Federation. The "sold shows", which had been the backbone of the CWA's success, had become more difficult to promote as the ex-NWA/WCW and WWF stars from the 1970s and 80s began retiring or had died. All these contributed to the promotions slow decline during the next several years.[9]

NWA New England (2000–2003)[]

NWA New England was again present at the NWA 52nd Anniversary Show held at the Nashville Fairgrounds in Nashville, Tennessee. Among the NWA-affiliate promotions included NWA East (PWX), NWA Mid-South, NWA Mississippi, NWA Nashville, NWA New Jersey, NWA New York, NWA Ohio, NWA Southwest, NWA West Virginia and NWA UK Hammerlock. The main event saw Jason Rumble win the NWA New England heavyweight title from beat Beau Douglas by submission via the Boston crab. The match was dedicated to late Tony Rumble.[30] In June, Jason Rumble represented NWA New England in the 2002 J-Cup tournament in Elizabeth, New Jersey,[31] but lost to Scoot Andrews in the opening rounds.

Rick Fuller, then touring the Northeast independent circuit after his departure from WCW, returned to NWA New England and, on 9 June 2001, won a 20-man battle royal for the vacant NWA New England Brass Knuckles title in Milford, Massachusetts.[32] In December 2001, Fuller assaulted then-referee Barry Ace during a match after he had unintentionally caused Fuller to mistime a wrestling move. This incident caused some controversy and NWA New England Vice President Vinnie Capelli later issued a public statement which accepted full responsibility explaining that Ace was not a fully trained referee at the time. Fuller remained in the promotion during the next year eventually winning the heavyweight title from Beau Douglas in Woonsocket, Rhode Island on 13 July 2002.[33]

On 22 November 2002, the first annual Tony Rumble Memorial Show was held at the Wrestleplex in Woonsocket, the first of several tribute shows held in Tony Rumble's memory during the next five years. The "Tony Rumble Memorial Battle Royal won by 2nd Generation Brotherhood Member BIG DA The DarkAngel" would be introduced the following year and continued in later shows held by both NWA New England and the Millennium Wrestling Federation two years later. This would be one of the last events ever held in the Wrestleplex and it closed at the end of the month. The venue had not only been a home area for NWA New England but of several other local wrestling promotions including PWF Northeast, High Impact Championship Wrestling and the NWA New England developmental league Impact Independent Wrestling.[34]

At the NWA 54th Anniversary show, held at the WrestlePlex in St. Petersburg, Florida on 26 October 2002, Jason Rumble defeated Rocky Reynolds in an interpromotional match between NWA New England and NWA Tri-State. The match was to decide the number one contender to the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship. His victory was assisted by outside interference from A.J. Styles and Mortimer Plumtree on Reynolds' behalf which backfire allowing him the victory.[31]

On 6 April 2003, NWA New England held a fundraiser at Riverside Middle School in Riverside, Rhode Island for victims and families of the Station nightclub fire, the proceeds later being donated to related charities. The event also featured Jonah from WWE Tough Enough 3[35] who wrestled Jason Rumble in the main event. The promotion had been experiencing trouble booking events and had been on hiatus for the last seven months. While there were indications for a planned comeback during the summer, the promotion remained inactive for the remainder of the year.[34]

NWA New England (2004–2006)[]

The promotion resumed running events again, with new arrivals Chad Merchant and Chad Peters, hired by Ellen Magliaro to take over promotion and booking duties. Two new titles were introduced that year. On 19 June 2004, Cameron Matthews defeated Shawn Styles, Gina Marie and Psycho in a three-way match in Sanford, Maine for the NWA New England Division X Championship.[26] On 20 November, Gino Martino was awarded the NWA Colonial title after winning the annual 20-man battle royal at the 2004 Tony Rumble Memorial in Bellingham, Massachusetts. He later surrendered the title after winning the NWA New England Heavyweight title three months later.[36] Just a week earlier, the Millennium Wrestling Federation had held its Tony Rumble Memorial battle royal at their Soul Survivor 2004 supercard held at Shawsheen Tech. The event was won by CWA alumni Bull Montana by eliminating The Outpatient. Montana had been Rumble's best friend and best man at his wedding.[37]

During 2004 and early 2005, NWA New England became affiliated with another local promotion, New World Wrestling, and had together co-promoted the tribute show. The Colonial title was soon being defended in both promotions. On 5 February 2005, "Bionic" Dan Bidondi defeated Chris Blackheart, "Gorgeous" Donny Rotten and Don Vega for the vacant title at the supercard Extreme Revenge in Bellingham, Massachusetts. The title was eventually merged with the NWW Heavyweight Championship when Bidondi failed to arrive for a match against NWW Champion Beau Douglas at another supercard, Summer Blackout, in Attleboro, Massachusetts on 20 August, which ended the working partnership between the two promotions.[36]

The previous month, Adam Booker beat Beau Douglas in a tournament final for the then vacant NWA New England Television title in Everett, Massachusetts. At the same event, Damien "Pitbull" Vachon and Pierre "The Beast" Vachon defeated The Rough Ryders (Nyxx and Devin Raines) in a three-way match with The Big Islanders (Kahoku and Makua) to win the NWA New England Tag Team titles.[38] The Vachons, who had recently debuted in the promotion, are the sons of the legendary Paul Vachon[39] and mainstays of NWA: Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling.[40]

At the 3-day NWA 57th Anniversary show in Springfield, Tennessee, NWA New England Tag Team Champions Damien & Pierre Vachon defeated NWA Green Mountain Tag Team Champions Really Sensational ("Real Deal" Jay Davis & "Sensational" Sean Reed) on 6 October. On the second night, they lost the titles to Sonny Roselli & Larry Huntley in a three-way match with the Big Islanders (Makua & Ka Hoku). The third and final night had an interpromotional match between Jason Rumble and NWA UK Hammerlock's Conscious in Nashville.[41]

On 25 November 2005, NWA New England held the 6th annual Tony Rumble Memorial Show at the Ringside Entertainment Complex in Revere, Massachusetts. Celebrity wrestler Robby Ellis took part in the event. In the semi-main event, Luiz Ortiz defeated Beau Douglas for the vacant NWA New England Championship. During the annual battle royal, the veteran members eliminated the newer NWA members then stopped the battle royal to address the crowd with their fondest memories of Tony Rumble. At the conclusion of the night's events, Rumble's grandson Hunter was invited to the ring where he was given a baseball cap by Bull Montana.[41] The MWF also held theirs weeks earlier, in association with AWA Superstars of Wrestling, at MWF Soul Survivor 2005 and which was won by Ox Baker.

On 30 July 2006, NWA New England was subjected to an "invasion" by Collision Pro Wrestling after inviting promoter Brian Reese and the CPW roster to promote their organization at an event held at Sanford Sound's 10th Annual Bikini Car Wash in Sanford, Maine. Reese and his roster mocked the promotion announced their intention to "destroy NWA New England".[42]

On 25 November 2006, in Saugus, Massachusetts, the 7th annual 2006 Tony Rumble Memorial featured several independent stars such as Wagner Brown, Scott Grimes and Millennium Wrestling Federation manager Johnny Fabulous, father of WWE wrestler John Cena. In the opening bout, Rumble had also won the Cruiserweight and X-Division titles in a five-way match between TNT, "Black Lotus" Matt Ledge, Paul Hudson and Cameron Matthews. On the undercard, Antonio Thomas defeated "Future Legend" Luke Robinson. Earlier in the night, two different matches were held to determine the opponents of NWA New England Heavyweight Champion Louis Ortiz in the main event. Wagner Brown defeated Beau Douglas and Scott Hanson in a triple threat match, and "Boston Bad Boy" Jason Rumble won a Royal Rumble-styled battle royal. Although Rumble had been eliminated, along with Todd Hanson, Johnny Fabulous distracted the referees while Rumble snuck back in and eliminated the last man Beau Douglas. Rumble ended up winning the match making Ortiz submit to an Elevated Boston crab. At the start of the match, the referee was seen taking money from Johnny Fabulous in exchange for a priority mail envelope alleged to have medical records related to an injury Ortiz had recently suffered. He was also observed making deliberate "slow counts" throughout the match. At the end of the night, Rumble walked away holding three championship titles.[8][43]

Century Wrestling Alliance (2007–)[]

Prior to 2007, Chad Merchant and Chad Peters had left NWA New England to start their own promotion in Vermont, NWA Green Mountain (later NWA Addicted). On 10 March 2007, Beau Douglas defeated Jason Rumble for the NWA New England Heavyweight title in Saugus, Massachusetts, ending Rumble's third reign as champion. Douglas had lost the title to Rumble six years before in Nashville, Tennessee. Matt Ledge also won the NWA New England Cruiserweight title in a five-way elimination match against Legion Cage, Paul Hudson, Cameron Matthews and Scotty Vegas. That same day, it was announced that NWA New England was leaving the National Wrestling Alliance after nearly a decade under its banner, returning to its original Century Wrestling Alliance name.[44] Its last advertised event, the 8th annual Tony Rumble Memorial Show, was held in Saugus, Massachusetts on 17 November 2007, and has been inactive since that time.

Roster[]

Male wrestlers

Birth name Ring name(s) Tenure Ref
Jonah Adelman Jonah 2003
Richard Adorno Don Vega 2003
Michael Alegado Doink the Clown 1994–1996
James Allen Big Paulie Gilmore
Trooper Gilmore
The Trooper
Storm Trooper
1997–2001
2003
2005
Marc Bazzle The Prankster 1996
Douglas Becker The Kabuki Kid 1995
Beau Bedugnis Beau Douglas 1998–2007
Jeffrey Beltzner Brick Bronsky 1997
David Bentubo Benny Jux 2006
Scott Bigelow Bam Bam Bigelow 1996
Steven Bisson Steve Bradley 1996
1998
Victor Blood Vic Steamboat 1992–1999
Matthew Bloom Baldo
Waldo Fuller
1997
Shane Bower Beef Wellington 1997
Thomas Brandi Tom Brandi
Salvatore Sincere
Johnny Gunn
1994–1995
1996
1998
1999
Larry Brannon Vito DeNucci 2001
Wagner Brown Slyk Wagner Brown 1998–2001
2006
David Cahill D.C. Dillinger 2003
George Caiazzo Kronus 1995
Christopher Candido Chris Candido
Mr. Charisma
1992
Leonard Carlson Lenny Lane 1997
Thomas Carter Reckless Youth 1997
James Carullo Gino Caruso 1996
1997
Ron Celentano Ron Zombie 1997–1999
Bert Centeno El Mascarado
Bert Centeno
1993–1997
Richard Charland Demolition Blast 1993
Vincent Clark Jerrelle Clark 2005
Joseph D'Acquisto Roadblock 1998
Damon Darcangelo Damon D'Archangelo 1997
Jason DellaGatta Jason Rumble
Jason Rage
1998–2007
William DeMott Hugh Morrus
Crash the Terminator
1995
1996
Scott Despres Maverick Wild 1996–1998
Anthony DeVito Tony DeVito 1999
Charleston Diggler Ace Darling 1995
1996
1997
Ronald DiMaria The Star Warrior 1996–1997
Darren Drozdov Droz 1999
James Duggan Jim Duggan 1994
Michael Durham Johnny Grunge 1996
1997
1998
1999
William Eadie Demolition Ax 1994
1997
Rob Elowitch Robbie Ellis 2004–2005
Robert Evans Brutal Bob Evans 1997–1999
John Ferraro Gino Martino
Muscles Martino
1998–2000
2004–2005
Roy Ferris The Honky Tonk Man 1992
1994
2004
Christopher Ford Devon Storm 1995–1999
Richard Fuller Rick Fuller 1996–1997
1998
1999
2001–2003
2004
Scott Garland Scott Taylor 1992
1994
1997
Justin Gestapo Chad Storm 2002
Danny Gimondo The Inferno Kid 1995–1997
Thomas Gilbert Jr. Eddie Gilbert 1992
Dave Greco Dave Greco 2002
Matt Griffin Jacey North 2001
Randy Guthrie Randy Starr 1994
Hiroaki Hamada Gran Hamada 1997
Gary Harvey Gary Steele 1999
David Heath Gangrel 1999
Brendan Higgins Knuckles Nelson 1994–1999
Mike James Mr. Biggs 2000
Mathew Jutras Matt Ledge
Black Lotus
2004–2007
Stephen Keirn Doink the Clown #2 1994
Sean Kemmerer Sean Styles 2004–2005
Yoshikuni Kimura Gran Naniwa 1997
Kevin Landry Gunnar Landry
Kevin Kelly
1997
1999
Thomas Laughlin Tommy Dreamer 1992–1994
Dave Liptack Dave Powers 1997
1999
Dean Liptack Dean Power 1997
1999
Anthony Magliaro Tony Rumble 1994–1999
Eric Maher Eddie Edwards 2003
John Maher Shawn Sherridan / Sean Sheraton? 2002–2003
Sam Amado Makua 2005–2007
Rick Martello Big City Mike 1994–1996
Thomas Matera Antonio Thomas 2006
Gary McCarthy Gary Gold 2001
Jim McCarthy Dukes Dalton 1999–2000
Mark Mest Mark Mest 1999
Troy Mest Troy Mest 1999
Wayne Meyer Lex Lovett 2001
Jeff Miller The Metal Maniac 1992
1994
1996>1997
Robert Miller Butch Miller
Bushwhacker Butch
1992
1993
Marvin Minkler The Mercenary 1996–1999
Roger Minkler Curtis Slamdawg 1996–2000
James Morris Hillbilly Jim 1994
Donald Muraco Don Muraco 1992
Masanori Murakawa The Great Sasuke 1997
Keith Murphy K.L. Murphy 2002
Tommy Norton Flex Lavender 1992–1993
Naoya Ogawa Naoya Ogawa 1999
Matthew Osborne Doink the Clown 1994
Takeo Otsuka Terry Boy 1997
Dan Ouellette Freight Train Dan 2000
2002
Christopher Pallies King Kong Bundy 1996
1997
1998
1999
Max Pelham Max Bauer 2006
Gene Petit Cousin Luke 1994
1998
Theodore Petty Rocco Rock 1997
1998
1999
Alex Pliakis Alex Arion 1998–1999
Alfred Poling 911 1997
Jason Porcaro Vince Vicallo / Vince Vicalo 1999–2001
Thomas Prichard Tom Prichard 1999
Valentino Puccio Big Val Puccio
The Bronx Bomber
Double Trouble #1
Troublemaker Chaos
1993–1999
Anthony Puccio Tough Tony Puccio
Double Trouble #2
Troublemaker Mayhem
1993–1994
1997
John Quinlan Alex Bagwell 2001
Daniel Quirk Spider 2003
Roy Raymond Pierre the Mountie 1997
Robert Remus Sgt. Slaughter 1997
Craig Renney Juggernaut 2001
William Reso Christian 1999
Luke Robert Cameron Matthews 2004–2007
Luke Robinson Luke Robinson 2005–2006
John Rodriguez Johnny Rodz 1992
Tony Roy Antoine Roy 1997–1998
Ray Samalonis Ray Odyssey 1992–1994
1998
2000
Andrew Santos Andy Jaxx 2002
Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah Kofi Nahaje Kingston 2006
Allen Sarven Al Snow 1999
Shigeki Sato Dick Togo 1997
Perry Satullo Saturn 1995
Eric Sbraccia
Erich Sbraccia
1996–1999
2002
Charles Scaggs 2 Cold Scorpio 1999
Al Schaefer Sonny Blaze 1992–1993
John Schmitz John Diamond 1999
Jerry Seavy The Candy Man 1994–1996
Peter Senerchia The Tasmaniac 1992–1994
Daniel Severn Dan Severn 1998
Robert Shoup The Pink Assassin 1996–1999
Lawrence Shreve Abdullah The Butcher 1997
Orlando Silveira Travis Funk 2001
Dave Slanni SWAT 1994–1995
Todd Smith Todd Hanson 2002–2006
Tyson Smith Kenny Omega 2005
Jason Spence Christian York 1999
Merced Solis Tito Santana 1995
1998
Ralph Soto Mr. Puerto Rico 1997
William Souza El Loco
The Viper
1994
James Snuka Jimmy Snuka 1992
1994
1996–1997
2001
Kevin Sullivan Kevin Sullivan 1992
1994
1995–1997
1999
Terry Szopinski Warlord 1992
Philip Theis Damien Demento
3-D
1994
1995
Eric Thompson Apocalypse 2000–2005
Christopher Tipton Chris Nelson 2001
Alfredo Travieso Jr. Danger Boy Alfredo 2001
Sione Vailahi Barbarian 1992
Hossein Vaziri The Iron Sheik 1993
Richard Vigneault Rick Martel 1993
1995
Danny Warren Danny Duggan 2005
David Webber Dave Vicious 2000
Anthony White Tony Atlas 1992
1993–1998
1999–2000
Kyle White Kyle Storm 2000
2003
Tommaso Whitney Thomas Penmanship 2005
2006
Brian Wickens Luke Williams
Bushwhacker Luke
1992
1993
Charles Williams Rockin' Rebel 1993
Barry Windham Barry Windham 1998
Brian Wohl Julio Sanchez 1997
1999
Doug Yasinsky Doug Flex 1997
Takao Yoshida Taka Michinoku 1997
David Younkins T. Rantula 1997
Unknown Adam Booker 2004–2005
Unknown Adam Hastey 2004
2005
Unknown Alex Kitano 2001
Unknown Alex Roma 1999
Unknown Ares 1999
Unknown Armageddon 2000–2001
Unknown Army Man 1994
Unknown Astro Man 1994
1997
Unknown Baby Black 1997
Unknown Bali Djaka 1999
Unknown Bam Nixx 2004–2005
Unknown Barbie Bohemoth 1997
Unknown Baron Von Hellzing 1997
Unknown Big Bear 2006
Unknown Big Ben 1997
Unknown Big Dick Lano 1996
Unknown Big Dog Marino 1997
Unknown Big Larry 1999
Unknown Billy Pearl 1997
Unknown Blue Angel 1996
Unknown Bodacious Pretty Boy 1999
Unknown Boom Boom Basil 1997
Unknown Brian Day 1999–2000
Unknown The Bronx Bomber 2003
Unknown Bull Montana
Buddha
1996
1999
2001
Unknown Captain Charisma 2003
2005
Unknown The Cemetary Stalker [sic?] 2005
Unknown Charlie Bruin 1998
Unknown Chip the Security Guy 2000
Unknown Chris Angers 2000
Unknown Chris Blackheart 2000
Unknown Chris Venom 2002
Unknown Chris Yale 2003
Unknown C.J. Brock 2000
Unknown Colt Majors 1996
Unknown The Connecticut Crusher 1994
Unknown The Coroner 1995
Unknown Corporal Johnson
Trooper Johnson
1999
2005
Unknown Craig Trace 2006
Unknown Cyborg 1994
Unknown Damien Vachon 2006
Unknown Dan Bidondi 2000–2001
Unknown Dangerous Donnie 2005
Unknown Danny Dangerous 2004
2007
Unknown Danny Jaxx
Curt Daniels
2002
2006
Unknown Danny Justice 1996–1997
Unknown Dante 2001
Unknown The Dark Angel 2001–2002
Unknown Dave Diamond 2001
Unknown Davey Jones 1997
Unknown Derek Destiny 1999
2003
Unknown Derek Stevens 1999
Unknown Deuce Malone 2001–2002
Unknown Devon Raines 2004–2005
Unknown Dino LoConte
Dino Chastaine
Dollar D
2005–2007
Unknown Dirk Johnson 2001
Unknown Doink the Clown 1999
Unknown Don Montoya 1997
Unknown Don Rock 1998
Unknown Donny Murphy
Donnie Murphy
1999
Unknown Dr. Slice 1996
Unknown The Dungeon Master 1995–1997
2004
Unknown Dustin Diamond 2001
Unknown The Dynamic Kidd 2001
Unknown El Boricua 1998
Unknown El Diablo 1997–1998
Unknown Eric Atlas 2007
Unknown Eric Egoh 2005–2006
Unknown The Executioner 1994
Unknown Falcon 1995–1996
Unknown Frank Gulli 1998–1999
Unknown Frank Stalletto 1997
Unknown Frankie Armadillo 2004–2005
Unknown GED 2003
Unknown Gene Bauer 2007
Unknown G.Q. Smooth 2001
Unknown Guardian Angel 1997
Unknown Hardcore Nardone 2001
Unknown Harold Gross
Sidewalk Sam
2006
Unknown Heart Throb 1998
Unknown The Hollywood Kid
Hollywood Kid #1
1994–1995
1997
Unknown Hollywood Kid #2 1995
Unknown Intern #1 1993
Unknown Intern #2 1993
Unknown The Intern 1994
Unknown Iron Fist 1999
Unknown Italian Ice 2005
Unknown IQ 2003
Unknown Jack Ass 2001
Unknown Jack Wild 2007
Unknown Jaime Paine 2000
Unknown Jay Jaillette 1997–2000
Unknown Jay Kobain 1998–2000
2005
Unknown J.C. Biggs 1997
Unknown Jeff Mangles 1998–2000
Unknown Jimmy the Bean 2003
Unknown Jimmy Jact Cash 2004
2006
Unknown Joe Gulli
Joe Gulla
1998–1999
Unknown Joe McGrady 2007
Unknown Joel Davis
Blue Ace
1996–2001
Unknown Joey G 1998
Unknown Joey Jade 2001
Unknown John Lowe 2003
2005
Unknown Johnny Angel 1996
1999
Unknown Johnny Royal 1994
Unknown Johnny TNT 2006
Unknown Jon Thornhill 2005
Unknown Jose Perez 2002–2003
2005
Unknown Jose Valenzuela 1997–1997
1999
Unknown Joshua Miller 1998–1998
Unknown J.P. Jones 1994
Unknown Ka Hoku 2005–2007
Unknown Kevin Karizma
Kevin Karisma
2002–2003
Unknown Kid Kamikaze 2001
Unknown Kid Narcisstic 2001–2002
Unknown Kid TNT 2007
Unknown Kid USA 1997
Unknown Kurt Michaels 2001
Unknown Kyle Maxium 2001
Unknown Lance Bolt 1999
Unknown Lando Williams 2001–2002
Unknown Larry Huntley 2004–2007
Unknown The Lazer 1994
Unknown Lee Norfolk 2001
Unknown Little Larry 1997–1998
Unknown Loco 2006
Unknown Long Rider Clutch 1999
Unknown Luis Ortiz 1999–2001
2003
2005–2007
Unknown Mael 2001
Unknown Malice 2006
Unknown Marcus Hall 2005
Unknown Mark Fabian 1995
Unknown Mark Jaguar Nugera 2000
Unknown Mark Moment
The Canadian Moondawg
2004–2005
2006–2007
Unknown Mark Thunder 2000
Unknown The Masked Assassin 2007
Unknown The Masked Rebel 2003
Unknown MCast 2003
Unknown Mean Black Bear 1994
Unknown Metal Head 1996
Unknown Mike Hollow 1997–1999
Unknown Mike Johnson 1999–2000
Unknown Mike Lano 1996–1998
Unknown Mike Lawler 1998
Unknown Mike Lee 2000–2001
Unknown Mike Studd 2000
Unknown Mike Talk 1995
Unknown Millennium 1997–1998
Unknown Misery 2005
Unknown Mohammad Hussein 1996
Unknown The Motor City Kingpin 1996
Unknown Mr. X 1997
Unknown Muhammad The Butcher 2000
Unknown Nemesis 2000
2003
2006
Unknown The New Hampshire Nightmare 1994
Unknown Nicholas Santone 2005
Unknown Nick Narcisstic 2003
Unknown No Pain 1994
Unknown Omega 1996
Unknown Osirus 2004–2005
Unknown The Outpatient 1997–1998
2000–2001
2002–2005
Unknown Rex Lethal 1997
1999
Unknown Ric Daniels 2006
Unknown Rick Lloyd 1994–1995
Unknown Rico Rivera 2001 2003
Unknown Rip Morrison 1994
Unknown Rocky Davis – 1996 1999
Unknown Paul Hudson 2004–2006
Unknown Paul Zine 1996
1998–2000
Unknown Paul Zion 1992
Unknown Pedro Perez 1998
Unknown Phoenix 2005
Unknown Pierre Vachon 2006
Unknown Plague 2004–2005
Unknown The Prince of Pleasure 1997
Unknown Psycho Mike Osbourne 2003
Unknown The Punisher 1999
Unknown Rocky Shore 1997–1998
Unknown Rush 2000
Unknown SAT 2003
Unknown Scott Cougar 2000
Unknown Scott Grimes 2006
Unknown Scott Matthews 1999
Unknown Seaway Skipper 1993
1997
Unknown Shabahs 1997
Unknown Shooter McGrath 1999
Unknown The Singapore Slayer 1996
Unknown The Skull 1996
Unknown Soldier of Fortune 1997
Unknown Soloman Horowitz 1996
Unknown Sonic Youth 1999
Unknown Sonny C 1996
Unknown Sonny Roselli 2004–2005
2007
Unknown Steve King
Phoenix King
1997–1999
2001
Unknown Steve Morabito 1997–1998
2000
Unknown Steve Sabo 2001–2002
Unknown Steve Taylor 2000
Unknown Stretcher McGee 1999
Unknown Suicide Samson 1994
Unknown Thomas Rodman 1996
Unknown Tiger Fang 2000
Unknown Tim McNeany 1997
Unknown Tito Gonzalez 1996
Unknown T.J. Richter 2002–2003
Unknown TNT 1997
Unknown Todd Dorn 1994
Unknown Tombstone 1996–1999
Unknown Tom O'Sullivan 1999
Unknown Tommy Knoxville 2002–2003
Unknown Tony Cianci 2003
Unknown Tony Kozina 2001
Unknown Tony Montana 1999
Unknown Tony Roma 1997
2000–2001
Unknown Tre the Smooth Operator
Tre the Smooth Operatin' Gangsta
1997–1999
2003
2005
Unknown 2Xtreme
John Brooks
2001
Unknown Vertabreaker 2002
Unknown Victor Vega 2000
Unknown Vinny Guiliani 2003
Unknown Vladimir Vampire 1999
Unknown Whacko McMurphy 1999
Unknown Whacko
Wacko
2000
2003
Unknown Wrett Koolidge / Wrett Coolidge / Rip Coolege? 1999
Unknown Wolverine 2001
Unknown Zak Mason
Zach Mason
2000–2001
Unknown Zero Hour 2005

Female wrestlers

Birth name Ring name(s) Tenure Ref
Linda Joaquin Linda Dallas 1992
Diane Syms Misty Blue 1992
1994–1995
Gertrude Vachon Luna Vachon 1999
Alexandra Whitney Amanda Storm 2000
Unknown Adorable Amber 2003
Unknown Brittany Brown 1994
Unknown Crystal Blue 1992
1993–1994
Unknown Hailey Sky 2003
Unknown Kat LaRoux 1992
Unknown Nasty Sherri
Nasty Girl Sherri
The Nasty Girl
1994–1995
Unknown Violet Flame 2000

Midget wrestlers

Birth name Ring name(s) Tenure Ref
Claude Giroux Tiger Jackson 1993
Douglas Tunstall Jr. Tiny the Terrible 1997
Louis Waterhouse Jr. Little Louie 1992
1993–1995
Unknown Blitz 1997
Unknown Half Nelson 1997
Unknown King Sleazy 1995
Unknown Little Animal 1994
Unknown Little Doom 1992
1994
Unknown Mighty Drew 1993

Stables and tag teams

Tag team/Stable(s) Members Tenure(s)
The Ark Angels Phoenix King and Damon D'Archangelo 1997
1998–1999
The Asylum Apocalypse and Armageddon 2000–2001
Beau Douglas & Todd Hanson Beau Douglas and Todd Hanson 2003
The Big Islanders Ka Hoku and Makua 2005–2007
The Black Crows Blackhart and Scarecrow 2001
The Boston Bulldogs Johnny Royal and Rip Morrison 1994
The Brood Gangrel and Christian 1999
The Brotherhood Tony Rumble, Rick Fuller, Erich Sbraccia, Knuckles Nelson, Dukes Dalton and Tre the Smooth Operator 1998–1999
The Brotherhood Jason Rumble, Rick Fuller, and The DarkAngel 2002
The Bushwhackers Bushwhacker Butch and Bushwhacker Luke 1992
1993
The Cash Money Boys Knuckles Nelson and Sonny C 1996
Criminally Insane Trooper Gilmore and The Outpatient 2001
Joel Davis & Rocky Davis Joel Davis and Rocky Davis 1996
1999
The Doinks Doink the Clown and Doink the Clown #2 1994
Double Trouble Double Trouble #1 and Double Trouble #2 1993–1994
1997
The Eliminators Saturn and Kronus 1995
The Elite Larry Huntley and Sonny Roselli 2004–2005
2007
Extreme Velocity / The Extremists Ace Darling and Devon Storm 1997
Falcon & Omega Falcon and Omega 1996
Fatal Attraction Ace Darling and Kid Flash 1995
First Strike Tiger Fang and Mike Lee 2000
5-0 Trooper Gilmore and Corporal Johnson 1999
The Forsaken Black Lotus and Plague 2004–2005
Full Blooded Guatemalans Rico Rivera and Paco Rivera 2001
Rick Fuller & Waldo Fuller Rick Fuller and Waldo Fuller 1997
1998
Funk 'n' Gold Travis Funk and Gary Gold 2001
Great Sasuke, Gran Hamada & Gran Naniwa Great Sasuke, Gran Hamada and Gran Naniwa 1997
The Hillbillies Hillbilly Jim and Cousin Luke 1994
The Hollywood Kids Hollywood Kid #1 and Hollywood Kid #2 1995
The House of Pain Big Larry, Frank Gulli and Joe Gulli 1998–1999
Impact Inc. Louis Ortiz, Don Vega and Jose Perez 2003
The Interns Intern #1 and Intern #2 1993
The Intimidators / The Mest Brothers Mark Mest and Troy Mest 1998
1999
Kai En Tai Taka Michinoku, Dick Togo and Terry Boy 1997
Kappa Tegga Kegga Curt Daniels and Andy Jaxx 2002
Kevin Sullivan & The Tasmaniac Kevin Sullivan and The Tasmaniac 1992
1994
The Killaz 2002
Kingdom of Darkness Damian Darkside, Lando Williams, Vertabreaker and The Dark Angel 2000–2002
The L.A Studs Dino LoConte and Eric Egoh 2006
The Lying Lano Brothers Mike Lano, Big Dick Lano and Ralph Lano 1996
1998
The Millennium Killaz Muhammad The Butcher and Gino Martino 2000
Misty Blue & Crystal Blue Misty Blue and Crystal Blue 1992
The Nasty Girls Kat LaRoux and Linda Dallas 1992
The New Heavenly Bodies Vito DeNucci and Chris Nelson 2001
The New York Posse Curtis Slamdawg and Jay Kobain 1998
The Outpatients 1998
The Power Company Dave Power and Dean Power 1997 1999
The Powers of Pain Warlord and Barbarian 1992
The Public Enemy Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock 1997
1998
1999
The Rock 'n' Roll Express Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson
The Rough Ryders Devon Raines and Bam Nixx 2004–2005
The Score SAT, GED, & MCast (IQ and PhD?) 2003
The Seven Vertabreaker and Apocalypse 2002
Shooter McGrath & Stretcher McGee Shooter McGrath and Stretcher McGee 1999
69 Degrees Paul Hudson and Cameron Matthews 2005
Team CPW Craig Trace and Loco 2006
Totally Jakked 2001
Trailer Park Trash Deuce Malone and Steve Sabo 2001–2002
Trifecta Jimmy Jact Cash and Danny Jaxx 2006
The Troublemakers Chaos and Mayhem 1993–1994
The 2K Club Jason Rage, Wagner Bown and Luis Ortiz 1999–2002
The t.W.o Beau Douglas and Chad Storm 2002
The Vachons Pierre Vachon and Damien Vachon 2006
The Vampires Bali Djaka and Vladimir Vampyre 1999
Young & Reckless 1998

Managers and valets

Birth name Ring name(s) Tenure Ref
Louis Albano Captain Lou Albano 1998
Jonathan Cena Sr. Johnny Fabulous 2006
James Cornette Jim Cornette 1997
1998
1999
Genevieve Goulet
April Hunter April Hunter
Jeff Katz Jeff Katz 2000
Anthony Magliaro Tony Rumble 1992–1999
Chris Rais Vinnie CaPelli 2000–2001
Unknown Damien Darkside
2000–2007
Lance Wright Lance Wright 2000
Unknown Big Woody 2000
Unknown Bull Montana 2001
2005–2006
Unknown Dr. Everett Payne 2004–2005
Unknown John Rodeo 1999
Unknown Lord Davios 2001
Unknown Master Sandy 2000
Unknown Micky Montana 2006
Unknown Nurse Love 2001
Unknown PhD 2003
Unknown Pristine Kristine 2005
Unknown Pvt. Frank Bailey 2000
Unknown Quinton Michaels 2005
Unknown Scorpio Love 2000

Commentators and interviewers

Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Jeff Katz Jeff Katz 1996–1999 Play-by-play commentator for CWA / NWA-NE Mass Madness
Paul Jackiewicz The Jackal 1993-1996 Backstage interviewer
Anthony Magliaro Tony Rumble 1996–1999 Color commentator for CWA / NWA-NE Mass Madness
Backstage interviewer
Rich Palladino Rich Palladino 1993–2000 Ring announcer
Chris Rais Vinnie CaPelli 2001 Color comentator for NWA-NE Spotlite
Unknown Big Marc Greene 2001 Play-by-play commentator for NWA-NE Spotlite
Ring announcer
Unknown Chris Charisma 2001 Color comentator for NWA-NE Spotlite
Unknown Scott Duffy 1999 Play-by-play commentator for CWA / NWA-NE Mass Madness
Unknown Tre The Smooth Operator 1999 Guest color commentator for CWA / NWA-NE Mass Madness

Referees

Birth name: Ring name(s): Tenure: Notes
Unknown Bruno Bianco Jr. 2003 Head referee
Unknown Dan Tanaka 2002
Unknown Mike Crockett 1999
Unknown Mike Dube 1999
Unknown Nick "The Skunk" Super 2001
Unknown Richard Lannon 1999
Unknown Scott Alrus 2001
Unknown Scott Dickerson 1999

Other personnel

Birth name Ring name(s) Tenure Ref
Christopher Bartolo Chris Bartolo 1993-2001 Producer
Jason DellaGatta Jason Rumble 2000-2003 Booker
Sheldon Goldberg Sheldon Goldberg 1997-2000 NWA NE Commissioner
Brendan Higgins Knuckles Nelson 1999-2000 Booker
Jeff Katz Jeff Katz 1999-2000 Booker
Anthony Magliaro Tony Rumble 1989–1999 Promoter
Booker
Ellen Magliaro Victoria Van Ellen 1993-2007 Promoter
CWA / NWA-NE President
Dan Mirade Dan Mirade 1993-2000 Producer
Chris Rais Vinnie CaPelli 2001-2003 NWA-NE Commissioner
NWA-NE Vice President
Unknown Chad Merchant 2004-2006 Booker
Unknown Chad Peters 2004-2006 Booker
Unknown Chris Charisma 2001 NWA-NE Commissioner
Unknown Marc Greene 2001–2003 NWA-NE Commissioner
Unknown Pat Doyle 1993-2001 CWA Director of Television
Unknown Sonny Yee 1997 CWA Commissioner
Company name to Year
Company name: Years:
Century Wrestling Alliance / Association 1992–1993
Can-Am Wrestling 1993
Century Wrestling Alliance 1993–1997
NWA New England 1997–2006
NWA Cold Front 2006–2007
Century Wrestling Alliance 2007
Notes
^ Indicates they are deceased.
^ Indicates they died while they were employed with the Century Wrestling Alliance / NWA New England.
1 ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with Collision Pro Wrestling.
2 ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with Michinoku Pro Wrestling.
3 ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with the National Wrestling Alliance.
4 ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with NWA Green Mountain.
5 ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with NWA New Jersey.
6 ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with the New Wrestling Horizons.
7 ^ Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with New World Wrestling.

Championships[]

Current championships[]

Defunct and inactive championships[]

Tony Rumble Memorial Battle Royal winners[]

NWA New England has held an annual tribute show in memory of founder Tony Rumble since the year of his death, the Tony Rumble Memorial Battle Royal being introduced the following year. It is typically an "over-the-top" battle royal, at times using Royal Rumble rules, in which the winner receives a match against the NWA New England Heavyweight Champion in the main event. This event should not be confused with a separate version held by the Millennium Wrestling Federation which, although is also held as a tribute to Tony Rumble, has no connection to NWA New England and is held at their supercard Soul Survivor.

Year Name Date Location Notes
2000 Paul Zine 17 November 2000 Somerville, Massachusetts [72]
2001 Bull Montana November 2001 Somerville, Massachusetts [72]
2002 BIG DA The DarkAngel November 2002 Woonsocket Rhode Island [72]
2003 Todd Hansen 16 November 2003 Melrose, Massachusetts [72]
2004 The Dungeon Master and
Gino Martino
19–20 November 2004 Sanford, Maine and
Bellingham, Massachusetts
This was a two-day show with a special 5-year anniversary battle royal held both nights. Event was co-promoted with New World Wrestling.[72]
2005 N/A 25 November 2005 Revere, Massachusetts Battle royal was stopped when the participants ceased fighting and turned the event into a memorial to Tony Rumble. Wrestlers spoke to the crowd about their favorite memories of the promoter and his grandson was later invited to the ring.[41]
2006 Jason Rumble 6 November 2005 Saugus, Massachusetts [8][43]
2007 17 November 2007 Saugus, Massachusetts

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