Memphis Power Pro Wrestling (Power Pro Wrestling) was a Memphis, Tennessee based professional wrestling promotion that was founded by Randy Hales. It was affiliated with Memphis Championship Wrestling and World Wrestling Federation. It was one of the first developmental territories for the World Wrestling Federation. The roster featured WWF-contracted wrestlers sent for training and experience like Kurt Angle and Matt Bloom (Tensai/Albert), Bryan Danielson and Memphis wrestling legends Bill Dundee and Jerry Lawler, Brian Christopher and many others.
It operated from April 1998 to April 2001. The promotion was booked by Randy Hales and Brandon Baxter.
Alumni
Male wrestlers Birth name:Ring name(s):Tenure:NotesKurt Angle1999Matt E. Smalls1999Dirty White Boy1999Steve Bradley1999–2000Blade Boudreaux1999–2000Baldo1998–1999Moondog Spot1998, 2000Paul Diamond / Venom1998–1999Robert Gibson1998, 2000Henry O. Godwinn1998Rico Constantino1999–2000Tommy Rogers2000Bill Dundee1998–1999Spellbinder / Streak1998–1999Robbie D / Slick Robbie D1999–2000Nick Dinsmore1999–2000Sid Vicious1998Jimmy Valiant1998, 2000OG Ekmo1999JR Smooth1999Tony Falk / 2 Falk 4 Sure1998–2000Seven1999–2000King Mabel1998Scott Taylor1999Doug Gilbert1999Terry Gordy1999Ray Gordy1999Bobby Doll1998–1999Johnny Rotten1998Vic Grimes1998–1999Road Warrior Hawk1998Mark Henry1999Damaja2000BJ Awesome / Rob Harlem / Sir Mo1998, 2000White Lightning2000Bombastic Bob1998Kane1998Jay Jaillet1999Jesse James / Road Dog1998Jeff Jarrett1998Rocky Maivia1998Steve Keirn1999Heinrich Franz Keller / Trae Keller1998–1999King Cobra1998–1999Flash Flanagan1999–2000Phineas I. Godwinn1998Glen Kulka1999Alan Steel1999–2000Stan Lane1999Brian Christopher1998–1999Jerry Lawler1998–1999, 2001Kevin Christian / The Yellow Jacket1998–1999Jagger2000Erin O'Grady1998–1999Moondog Rover1998Lance Cade / Lance Jade1999Billy Joe Travis / Billy Travis1998–1999Ricky Morton1998–1999Scotty Sabre1999–2000Kris Kannonball1999BJ Payne1999–2000Alex Arion1999Chris Michaels2000Bodacious Bart / Bart Gunn1998Tom Prichard1998–1999Bulldog Raines1998–2000Ken Raper1999Tommy Rich1999Michael "P.S." Hayes1999Ali Stevens1999–2000Giant Silva1998–1999Rex King1998Tracy Smothers / The Assassin1998–2000Meat / Shawn Stasiak1998–1999Cash Flo1999Master B / Reggie B. Fine1998–1999Koko B. Ware1998–1999Kid Wikkid / Tony Williams1998–1999Trailer Park Trash1999–2000Wolfie D1999–2000Steve Williams1999Ashley Hudson / Australian Sensation1998Beau James / The Bodyguard1998Bobby Bronz / Bobby Brawnz1998CB Wyatt1999The Cremator1999Deon Harlem2000Derrick King / Tay Hi1998–2000Dynamite D1999Firecracker1999Freddy Krueger / Mr. Wrestling1998Jason Gibson1998Jason Lee1998–2000JD Hall1999-2001Jebediah1999Kip Morris1999Lance Jade1998–2000Loose Cannon1999Mick Tierney1998–1999Ric Havoc2000Ron McClarity1998–1999Scotty McKeever1998Swole1998Tony DeNucci1998Ugly Ed Johnson1999Youngblood2000
Female wrestlers Birth name:Ring name(s):Tenure:NotesNicole Bass1999Lovely Stacy / Stacy Carter1998–1999Jackie / Jacqueline1998Mrs. Stasiak1999Brianna Starr1999Danna Shepherd1998Paula Bunyan1998Samantha1998Vicious Vicki1998
Stables and tag teams Tag team/Stable(s)MembersTenure(s)The Fabulous OnesStan Lane and Steve Keirn1999The Fabulous FreebirdsMichael Hayes and Terry Gordy1999The GodwinnsHenry O. Godwinn and Phineas I. Godwinn1998Kings Jerry Lawler and Bill Dundee1998–1999The Masked ThugsMasked Thug #1 and Masked Thug #21998The Midnight ExpressBombastic Bob and Bodacious Bart1998The RegulatorsDeon Harlem and Rob Harlem2000The Rock 'n' Roll ExpressRicky Morton and Robert Gibson1998Suicide BlondesJason Lee and Derrick King1999–2000Too MuchScott Taylor and Brian Christopher1999
Managers and valets Birth name:Ring name(s):Tenure:NotesBrandon Baxter1998–2001Jim Cornette1998–2000Randy Hales1998–2000Downtown Bruno1998–1999Bruce Prichard1999Miss Veronica1998
Commentators and interviewers Birth name:Ring name(s):Tenure:NotesDave Brown1998-2001Corey Maclin1998-2001
Other personnel Birth name:Ring name(s):Tenure:NotesBrandon Baxter1998–2001BookerRandy Hales1998–2001Promoter and Booker
Buddy Wayne. Live Event Promoter
Tony Falk. Producer and Agent
Notes † Indicates they are deceased. ‡ Indicates they died while they were employed with Power Pro Wrestling. WWF Indicates they were part of a talent exchange with the World Wrestling Federation.
Championships
Power Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship The PPW Heavyweight Championship was the top title contested for in the Power Pro Wrestling (later Memphis Power Pro Wrestling).
Champion # Date Location Notes Baldo 1 January 29, 1999 Memphis, Tennessee Beat Jerry Lawler in a tournament final to become the first champion. Michael Hayes 1 March 7, 1999 Jonesboro, Arkansas Won the title by pinning Baldo in a tag team match, with Hayes teaming with Brandon Baxter against Randy Hales & Baldo. J.R. Smooth 1 May 8, 1999 Memphis, Tennessee Kurt Angle 1 July 24, 1999 Memphis, Tennessee Steve Bradley 1 August 7, 1999 Memphis, Tennessee Vic Grimes 1 September 18, 1999 Memphis, Tennessee Steve Bradley 2 September 25, 1999 Memphis, Tennessee Rico Constantino 1 December 4, 1999 Memphis, Tennessee Steve Bradley 3 January 15, 2000 Memphis, Tennessee Ali 1 January 19, 2000 Memphis, Tennessee Wolfie D 1 April 8, 2000 Memphis, Tennessee Vacant May 27, 2000 Wolfie D was stripped because he couldn't defend the title. Wolfie D 2 May 27, 2000 Memphis, Tennessee Beat Ali for the vacant title. Spellbinder 1 July 2, 2000 Memphis, Tennessee Steven Bradley 4 January 13, 2001 Corinth, MS Also holds the Memphis Championship Wrestling Southern Heavyweight Championship. Pete Gas March 17, 2001 Pete Gas was stripped when Power Pro Wrestling ends its affiliation with World Wrestling Federation because Gas is under contract to WWF. Promotion closes in April 2001
Power Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championship The PPW Tag Team Championship was a title contended for in the Power Pro Wrestling later Memphis Power Pro Wrestling promotion.
Team # Date Location Notes Billy Travis & Bulldog Raines 1 July 21, 1998 Memphis, Tennessee Beat The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) in a tournament final to become champions. Vacant Title vacant in early 1999 Kid Wikkid & Derrick King 1 March 7, 1999 Jonesboro, Arkansas Won a tournament for the vacant title. Vacant March 19, 1999 Memphis, Tennessee Vacant after a match between Wikkid & King and Erin O'Grady & Vic Grimes. Erin O'Grady & Vic Grimes 1 March 20, 1999 Memphis, Tennessee Defeated Kid Wikkid & Derrick King in a rematch. Kid Wikkid & Derrick King 2 April 3, 1999 Jonesboro, Arkansas Jerry Lawler & Bill Dundee 1 April 17, 1999 Memphis, Tennessee Lawler won the belts in a handicap match when Dundee no showed. Glenn Kulka & Mic Tierney 1 October 2, 1999 This was a phantom title change. The title became vacant after Bill Dundee left the company. Vacant Titles became vacant in November 1999 when Kulka left the promotion. Derrick King (3) & Jason Lee 1 January 22, 2000 Memphis, Tennessee Beat Tony Falk & Blade and Bulldog Raines & Robbie D in a triple threat match tournament final. Wolfie D 1 January 29, 2000 Memphis, Tennessee Wins handicap match. Derrick King (4) & Moondog Spot 1 March 18, 2000 Memphis, Tennessee The Regulators (Deon & Rob Harlem) 1 April 8, 2000 Memphis, Tennessee Beat Derrick King in a handicap match. March 17, 2001 The Regulators is stripped of the titles because the promotion closed.
Power Pro Wrestling Television Championship The PPW Television title was a secondary championship contested for in Power Pro Wrestling/Memphis Power Pro Wrestling.
Champion # Date Location Notes Blade 1 March 25, 2000 Memphis, Tennessee Won a Battle royal to become the first champion.Khan 1 June 24, 2000 Memphis, Tennessee Bulldog Raines 1 December 2, 2000 Memphis, Tennessee RodRageous 1 January 27, 2001 Memphis, Tennessee Grandmaster Sexay 1 February 21, 2001 Jonesboro, Arkansas This was a joint MCW/PPW/WWF event. Sexay substituted for K-Kwik. RodRageous 2 February 24, 2001 Memphis, Tennessee Vacant March 17, 2001 PPW ends relationship with WWF. RodRageous is stripped because he is under contract with WWF.
Power Pro Wrestling Young Guns Championship The PPW Young Guns title was a secondary championship contested for in Power Pro Wrestling/Memphis Power Pro Wrestling.
Power Pro Wrestling Hardcore Championship The PPW Hardcore title was a secondary championship contested for in Power Pro Wrestling/Memphis Power Pro Wrestling.
See also
List of independent wrestling promotions in the United States
References