Boca Raton Championship Wrestling or simply known as BRCW is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Boca Raton, Florida. The promotion was founded in May, 2022 by Matthew Maschler and Neil Glazier. On May 15, first live show of BRCW was broadcast, which aired two days later on YouTube. Since then, new episodes of BRCW programs have aired on YouTube. The name of promotion is derived from the geographic location it was founded in.
History In May 2022, formation of Boca Raton Championship Wrestling was announced by Neil Glazier (NeilTheHeel) and Matthew Maschler, also the hosts of the MatthewMania Podcast. On May 15, 2022, the first show of BRCW was aired and NXT Creative Producer Ryan Katz became host of the promotion along with Matthew Maschler. First show of promotion introduced a ladder-match to crown Lakay as an inaugural BRCW Heavyweight Champion. Initially, BRCW announced to commence weekly shows and could not continue doing it. Thus, the company stick to its monthly event format.
On May 15, 2022, BRCW produced their first event, which aired on YouTube. At the event, Lakay defeated Alan Martinez, Ariel Levy, Jack Talos, Kerry Morton and TC Read in a six-way ladder match in BRCW Heavyweight Championship tournament finals to become the inaugural champion. On November 5, 2023, The Island Kings (Jaka & Sean Maluta) defeated The Bollywood Boyz, The Righteous (Dutch & Vincent) and Daisy Kill & Jack Talos in a four-way ladder match to become the first BRCW Tag Team Champions. On June 11, 2022, at The Loft At Congress, MJ Jenkins defeated Kiah Dream and KiLynn King to become the inaugural Women's Champion, and in July, at Challenge Accepted' event, Mark Long was crowned the BRCW All-Star Champion. In early 2023, WWF star Edward Leslie became the commissioner of BRCW.
In early 2022, BRCW announced that they had entered into a strategic partnership with fellow independent wrestling promotion Coastal Championship Wrestling, and had a brief association with National Wrestling Alliance on July 19 named NWA x BRCW. Kerry Morton defeated Alan Martinez to become NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion.
On November 1, 2024, BRCW announced that QT Marshall will be facing MJF in Festival of Fights along with AEW wrestlers The Righteous and Matt Taven. On December 15, MJF faced off with QT Marshall with an appearance of Big Boom AJ and MJF eventually defeated QT Marshall in the match. This was MJF's first independent appearance after a year.
In August 2026, BRCW announced that Steve Maclin had been suspended indefinitely from the promotion and the BRCW heavyweight title was vacated.
MatthewMania podcast MatthewMania is a video podcast which discusses professional wrestling events and WWE front-row experiences. Founded by Matthew Maschler, the podcast is independent but syndicated to professional wrestling. The podcast was founded in 2022 with a panel of two hosts, Matthew Maschler and Neil Glazier. Bill Alfonso, Madman Fulton, M.J. Jenkins, Noah Kekoa and other wrestling stars have been hosted on the podcast.
Programming and events
List of events
2022 NameDate (taped)VenueCityMain eventRefBRCW At The Boca Black BoxMay 15, 2022Boca Black BoxBoca Raton, FloridaLakay vs Alan Martinez, Ariel Levy, Jack Talos (w/Frank The Clown), Kerry Morton and TC Read for the inaugural BRCW Heavyweight ChampionshipSummer SmashSeptember 4, 2022Peter Blum Family YMCABull James and Mark Long vs Noah Kekoa and Noah KingNovember KnockdownNovember 6, 2022The Loft At CongressMark Long (w/Jimmy Hart) vs Noah Kekoa
2023 NameDate (taped)VenueCityMain eventRefCruisin' For A Bruisin'January 31, 2023VIP Ballroom At CBIBoca Raton, FloridaMJ Jenkins vs Ruthie Jay for BRCW Women's TitleMarch MadhouseMarch 12, 2023The StudioKerry Morton vs Stallion Rogers for NWA World Junior Heavyweight TitleChallenge AcceptedMay 7, 2023The StudioSteve Maclin vs Cha Cha Charlie for Impact World TitleNWA/BRCW Boca Versus The WorldJuly 19, 2023Boca Black BoxBull James and Gangrel defeat Daisy Kill and TalosBirthday BashNovember 5, 2023The StudioThe Island Kings (Jaka & Sean Maluta) vs The Bollywood Boyz and The Righteous (Dutch & Vincent) and Daisy Kill & Jack Talos
2024 NameDate (taped)VenueCityMain eventRefCruisin' For A Bruisin' IIJanuary 25, 2024Pullman HotelBoca Raton, FloridaStallion Rogers vs Bobby Fish and Lakay and Martin Stone and Matt Taven and Noah KekoaMarch MadhouseMarch 17, 2024VIP BallroomThe Island Kings (Jaka & Sean Maluta) vs The Bollywood BoyzSchool's OutMay 19, 2024The StudioGangrel and Lakay vs The Island Kings (Jaka and Sean Maluta)Summer Smash 2September 1, 2024The StudioNoah Kekoa (w/Neil The Heel) vs Bull James for BRCW Heavyweight TitleRenaissanceOctober 20, 2024The StudioMatt Riddle and Stallion Rogers vs Alan Martinez and Ariel Levy for Tag Team Title Festival of FightsDecember 15, 2024VIP BallroomMJF vs QT Marshall w/Big Boom AJ
2025 NameDate (taped)VenueCityMain eventRefCruisin' For A Bruisin' 3January 30, 2025Pullman HotelMiami, FloridaKerry Morton w/Ricky Morton vs Noah Kekoa Challenge Accepted 2March 09, 2025The StudioBoca Raton, FloridaMark Long vs Cezar BononiBRCW UndergroundMay 18, 2025The StudioSteve Maclin vs Lakay vs Madman Fulton vs Noah KekoaBRCW Summer Smash 3August 31, 2025The StudioNoah Kekoa vs Fulton (Falls Count Anywhere)BRCW November KnockdownNovember 02, 2025VIP Ballroom At CBIShayna Baszler vs Lacey Lane (Title Change)BRCW Over The EdgeDecember 05, 2025Poolside ArenaCelebration, FloridaMark Long vs Madman Fulton (w/Keanu Soto)
2026 NameDate (taped)VenueCityMain eventRefBRCW/CCW Yeow!: A Tribute To JakaJanuary 17, 2026Sun On The BeachKissimmee, FloridaSons Of Boca (w/Neil The Heel) defeat Bull James, Leon Ruff & Madman Fulton BRCW Birthday Bash 2March 01, 2026VIP BallroomBoca Raton, FloridaA Whole Lotta Women Battle Royale: Aleah James, Leva Bates, Roma, Lacey Lane, Harley Cameron, Kristin Blaze, Dasha, Deonna Purrazzo, Renee Michelle, Ruthie Jay, and Madisyn MaxxwellBRCW Vegas VacationApril 15, 2026FSW ArenaLas Vegas, Nevada, USABen Bishop & Stallion Rogers vs Gangrel & Zack ClaytonBRCW Summer SmashAugust 16, 2026The StudioBoca Raton, FloridaMatt Riddle vs Madman Fulton vs Matt Taven vs Stallion Rogers
Current
Summer Smash Summer Smash is a web television program that airs on BRCW's YouTube. The first show of series debuted on September 4, 2022.
November Knock Down November Knock Down is a professional wrestling event held in Boca Raton, Florida at The Loft At Congress on November 6, 2022. It was BRCW's one of the first major events and the first event under the November Knock Down chronology, where the main event featured Jack Talos defeating Cezar Bononi, Cha Cha Charlie and Stallion Rogers in a final for the BRCW Heavyweight Title. Commentary was provided by Matthew Rehwoldt and Brad Williams. This show later aired on BRCW's YouTube.
==== Cruisin' For A Bruisin ==== Cruisin' For A Bruisin' is a professional wrestling event that took place in Boca Raton, Florida at VIP Ballroom At CBI on January 31, 2023. Commentary was provided by Matthew Rehwoldt and Shaul Guerrero. This show did not air on BRCW YouTube.
Major events Boca Raton Championship Wrestling has produced 25 chronological events. The first event took place on May 15, 2022, in Boca Raton, Florida at the Boca Black Box. The Studio at Mizner Park has held the most events. BRCW made its Vegas debut during the WrestleMania 42 with BRCW Vegas Vacation.
Championships
Current champions
+ChampionshipCurrent champion(s)Date wonDays heldLocationNoteBRCW All-Star ChampionshipMark LongMarch 9, 2025Boca Raton, FloridaDefeated Cezar BononiBRCW Cruiserweight ChampionshipJonny FairplayAugust 16, 2026Boca Raton, FloridaDefeated Rey FuryBRCW Heavyweight ChampionshipMatt Riddle August 16, 2026Boca Raton, FloridaDefeated Madman Fulton, Matt Taven and Stallion RogersBRCW Tag Team ChampionshipSons of Boca (Cezar Bononi and Noah Kekoa)August 16, 2026Boca Raton, Florida Defeated Ben Bishop and Kerry MortonBRCW Women's ChampionshipLacey LaneAugust 16, 2026Boca Raton, FloridaDefeated Shayna BazslerBRCW and CCW Tag Team ChampionshipMatt Riddle & Stallion RogersAugust 31, 2025Boca Raton, FloridaDefeated Lakay & LincolnBRCW Cha Cha TitleChris FarrowAugust 16, 2026Boca Raton, FloridaDefeated Cha Cha Charlie, Steve Person, Neil The Heel, Sean Maluta, and Sam Shaw
Roster
Male wrestlers
Female wrestlers
Entertainers
Charlie Parra Brad Williams Westside Gunn
Broadcast team
Charlie Parra Matthew Rehwoldt Ricardo Rodriguez Val Capone Samira Shaul Guerrero
Reception BRCW has garnered widespread acclaim for its in-ring performance, production, and fanbase. Prominent personalities like Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Mark Long, Jack Talos, Noah Kekoa, Ryan Katz and American rapper Westside Gunn have openly praised the promotion.
References
External links
BRCW at Cagematch.net BRCW at Profightdb.com BRCW at WrestlingData.com Boca Raton Championship Wrestling Opening Night Highlights Matthew Mania podcast official website Boca Raton Championship Wrestling official website