International Wrestling League (Spanish: Liga Internacional de Lucha Libre; IWL) is a Mexican professional wrestling promotion based in Tlalnepantla de Baz.
It was founded as Independent Wrestling League on August 13, 2010 by Martín Amaro, with Octavio Rivero as the head booker. In late 2010 Rivero was replaced by Amaro's niece, Ángeles Rubio, under whom IWL started a working agreement with Perros del Mal Producciones. Rubio would leave the promotion for personal reasons in April 2011. He was followed as the head booker by wrestler Fantasma de la Ópera, who started a working relationship with AAA. On May 28, 2011, it was announced that Fantasma de la Ópera would be replaced by Valerie Richter. In a press conference held on June 21, 2011, Richter announced that the company would change its name to International Wrestling League.
IWL was the first Mexican wrestling promotion to broadcast a live Internet pay-per-view. The iPPV was called "The Mad Man Takes Over Mexico!" and was aired on July 3, 2011. American hardcore wrestler Mad Man Pondo was the headliner in this show.
On July 15, 2011, Richter announced that IWL will incorporate a timekeeper, a ringbell and time limit for the matches, something that is common in the United States and Japan, but unheard of in Mexico. On January 4, 2012, Richter announced that she had parted ways with IWL due to creative differences.
Chief Executive Officer NameSinceUntil
Championships
IWL World Heavyweight Championship
IWL International Championship
IWL International Junior Heavyweight Championship Name YearsIWL Internet ChampionshipSeptember 25, 2010 - July 31, 2011IWL International Junior Heavyweight ChampionshipJuly 31, 2011 – Present
IWL International Tag Team Championship Name YearsIWL Tag Team ChampionshipNovember 28, 2010 - October 5, 2011IWL International Tag Team ChampionshipOctober 5, 2011 – Present
IWL Trios Championship
IWL Internet Championship
IWL Lightweight Championship
Tournaments NameWrestlerDateHardcore RumbleCopa Santa Cecilia AcatitlánCopa Aérea Rodeo Santa Fe
See also
List of professional wrestling promotions in Mexico
Sources Official Facebook IWL President Facebook
References
External links Official website (in Spanish)