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List of former Independent Professional Wrestling Alliance personnel

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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

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Joey Matthews
Bam Bam Bigelow
Tom Brandi
Cueball Carmichael
Axl Rotten
Stevie Richards
Christian York
The Iron Sheik

Male wrestlers

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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

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Lexie Fyfe
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

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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

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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

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Count Grog
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

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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

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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

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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
^ 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

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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
  1. ^ a b c d e f g Westcott, Brian (1998). "IPWA Tag Team Title History". Solie's Title Histories. Solie.org. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Hoffmann, Rob (August 11, 1996). "[IPWA-RESULTS] Alexandria, VA, July 27". rec.sport.pro-wrestling. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  3. ^ a b "A Flash for the Gold". Online World of Wrestling. February 20, 2004.
  4. ^ a b c Rich, Brian. "List of Pro Wrestlers that are Retired, Missing, or Independent". BrianRich.net.
  5. ^ a b c d Westcott, Brian (1998). "IPWA Light Heavyweight Title History". Solie's Title Histories. Solie.org. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Amdur, Jeff (January 11, 1999). "[IPWA] RESULTS: IPWA Chincoteague 1/9/99". rec.sport.pro-wrestling. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  7. ^ "Joey Matthews". Online World of Wrestling.
  8. ^ Milner, John M. (December 18, 2005). "Joey Mercury". Canadian Online Explorer. SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  9. ^ a b Hornbaker, Tim. "Tully Blanchard Wrestling History". Legacyofwrestling.com.
  10. ^ a b c d e f g Westcott, Brian (1998). "IPWA Heavyweight Title History". Solie's Title Histories. Solie.org. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
  11. ^ a b c d e f Salmon, Jacqueline L. (April 12, 1997). "Chantilly Throws the Iron Sheik Out of the Ring". Washington Post.
  12. ^ a b c Twomey, Steve (May 30, 1996). "Washington Gets a Grip". Washington Post.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g Amdur, Jeff (January 19, 1998). "[IPWA] RESULTS: IPWA Alexandria 1/15/98". rec.sport.pro-wrestling. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  14. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Hoffmann, Rob. "[IPWA] Alexandria, VA - May 4 (long)". rec.sport.pro-wrestling. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  15. ^ "Steve Corino". Online World of Wrestling.
  16. ^ a b c d "WCW Thunder - Thursday, 06/18/98". DDTdigest.com.
  17. ^ "Buddy Landel". Online World of Wrestling.
  18. ^ a b c d e f g h i Amdur, Jeff (August 23, 1999). "[RESULTS] IPWA Chincoteague 8/21/99". rec.sport.pro-wrestling. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  19. ^ a b c Hunley, Jonathan (October 9, 2000). "As In Other Professions, Few Wrestlers Make It To The Top". Sunday Free Lance-Star. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
  20. ^ a b c d e "June 22, 1998 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: WCW Great American Bash review, details on Karl Malone/WCw, tons more". Wrestling Observer Newsletter. August 3, 2015.
  21. ^ Lentz III, Harris M. (2003). Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling (2 ed.). McFarland. p. 314. ISBN 0786417544.
  22. ^ a b 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)
  23. ^ Trugman, Kristan (1997-09-20). "Wrestlers seek to slam Chantilly school to mat; Event was no match for sensitivities". The Washington Times.
  24. ^ "Julio Dinero". Online World of Wrestling.
  25. ^ a b c Morey, Lee (September 28, 1996). "[IPWA] 9/21/96 Alexandria VA show report [LONG]". rec.sport.pro-wrestling. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  26. ^ Rich, Brian. "List of Female Professional Wrestlers and Titles They Have Won". BrianRich.net.
  27. ^ a b c d "Why My Saturday Night Plans Were Ruined". DDTdigest.com. September 17, 1997. Retrieved November 8, 2011.
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