Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. OVW is run by owner Danny Davis and the organization was a member of the National Wrestling Alliance (as NWA Ohio Valley Championship Wrestling) from 1998 until 2000, when OVW became part of the World Wrestling Entertainment developmental program, which it was a member of until February 7, 2008.
History
Jim Cornette was head booker of OVW for a period before being fired by WWE for slapping a student, Anthony Carelli.[1] He was replaced by Paul Heyman who booked OVW until being called up to be the booker of the ECW brand. Greg Gagne was supposed to be booker after Heyman, but his knowledge of OVW was limited so the booking was extended to also include Al Snow and Danny Davis. Gagne was later released from the company, leaving booking to Snow and Davis.
On February 7, 2008, WWE announced that they had ended their relationship with OVW as a developmental territory, moving all contracted talent to Florida Championship Wrestling.[2] However, on September 23, 2008, OVW announced that WWE Senior VP John Laurinaitis visited and scouted OVW wrestlers and that WWE will take "a much more active role in recruiting OVW developed talent." [3]
Television
OVW currently airs a 60-minute television program Saturdays on WOBZ-LP in London, Kentucky at 9:00 p.m., and on Lexington, Kentucky's CW affiliate WKYT at 11:00 p.m. OVW now has streaming video via their website ovwrestling.com, for both the Louisville area and anyone out of market. The television shows originate from the Davis Arena in Louisville.[4]
Current champions
Defunct championships
Roster
Male Wrestlers
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Real name |
Notes |
| Adam Revolver |
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1/3 of the Mobile Homers |
| "Eye Candy" Ali |
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Accompanied by Solo |
| Andrew the Director |
Andrew Bray |
1/2 of the Network; Current OVW Southern Tag Team Champion |
| Apoc |
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| Asher Knight |
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| Beef Wellington |
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| Benny The Producer |
Ben Mitchell |
1/2 of the Network; Current OVW Southern Tag Team Champion |
| Dave Mastiff |
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Accompanied by D-West |
| Demetrius |
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1/2 of Off Da Hook |
| Dre Blitz |
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| D-West |
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Manager of Dave Mastiff |
| Fang |
Clint Garner |
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| Guido Andretti |
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Part of the OVW Originals |
| Hog Wild |
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| Jamin Olivencia |
Jamin Olivencia |
Star of the Jamin Olivencia Show |
| Jay Millz |
John Miller |
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| Johnny Spade |
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Tag Team Partner of Shiloh |
| Kamikaze Kid |
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| Kevin Hundley |
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| Kharn Alexander |
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| Lowrider |
Matt Barela |
Current OVW Heavyweight Champion |
| Metal Master |
Chad Collyer |
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| Mike Mondo |
Michael Brendli |
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| Moose |
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1/2 of Big Men on Campus |
| Mr. B |
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| Pain Train |
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| Randy Royal |
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Part of the OVW Originals |
| Richard Cranium |
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| Sergio |
Sergio Rangel |
1/2 of Off Da Hook |
| Shiloh |
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Tag Team Partner of Johnny Spade |
| Sucio |
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| Ted "the Trailer" McNaler |
Nicholas Beckham |
1/3 of the Mobile Homers |
| Tilo |
Utaifeau Tilo |
1/2 of Big Men on Campus |
| Tubby Tommy McNaler |
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1/3 of the Mobile Homers |
| Turcan Celik |
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| Vic The Bruiser |
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Part of the OVW Originals |
Female Wrestlers
| Ring name |
Real name |
Notes |
| Bailey Parker |
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| C.J. Lane |
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| Epiphany |
Devorah Frost |
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| Hannah Blossom |
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1/2 of Team Blossom, Current OVW Women's Champion |
| Holly Blossom |
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1/2 of Team Blossom, Current OVW Women's Champion |
| Jessica Cheyanne |
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| Melody |
Melody Medeiros |
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| Solo |
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Valet of "Eye Candy" Ali |
| Taryn Shay |
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Valet of Big Men on Campus |
Other On-Air Talent
| Name |
Role |
| Chris "The Package" Sharpe |
Referee |
| Dean Hill |
Commentator |
| Joe Wheeler |
Referee |
| JR Young |
Referee |
| Kenny Bolin |
Commentator |
Tag-Teams/Stables
| Team Name |
Members |
| Big Men on Campus |
Moose & Tilo w/Taryn Shay |
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Dave Mastiff w/D-West |
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"Eye Candy" Ali w/Solo |
| Mobile Homers |
Adam Revolver, Ted "the Trailer" & Tubby Tommy McNaler |
| Network |
Benny the Producer & Andrew the Director |
| Off Da Hook |
Demetrius & Sergio |
| OVW Originals |
Vic The Bruiser, Randy Royal, & Guido Andretti |
| Shiloh & Spade |
Johnny Spade & Shiloh |
| Team Blossom |
Hannah & Holly Blossom |
References
External links
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Active promotions
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| Notable independent promotions |
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Defunct promotions
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| Notable former independent promotions and wrestling territories |
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