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, 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.[5]
Current champions
Defunct championships
Roster
Male Wrestlers
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Real name |
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| "Eye Candy" Ali |
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| Andrew the Director |
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1/2 of the Network |
| Apoc |
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| Asher Knight |
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| Beef Wellington |
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| Ben Woods |
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| Benny The Producer |
Ben Mitchell |
1/2 of the Network |
| Dave Mastiff |
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Bodyguard for 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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| Fang |
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| Guido Andretti |
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OVW Original |
| 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 Punch |
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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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Current OVW Southern Tag Team Champion |
| Mr. B |
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| Pain Train |
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| Randy Royal |
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| Richard Cranium |
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| Rudy Switchblade |
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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 |
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| Tilo |
Utaifeau Tilo |
Current OVW Southern Tag Team Champion |
| Tubby Tommy |
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| Vic The Bruiser |
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OVW Original |
Female Wrestlers
| Ring name |
Real name |
Notes |
| Bailey "Piledriver" Parker |
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| CJ 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 |
| Bill Clark |
Referee |
| Chris "The Package" Sharpe |
Referee |
| Dean Hill |
Commentator |
| Joe Wheeler |
Referee |
| JR Young |
Referee |
| Kenny Bolin |
Commentator |
| Timmy Baltimore |
Commentator; (Currently Out of Action) |
Tag-Teams/Stables
| Team Name |
Members |
| Big Men on Campus |
Moose & Tilo w/Taryn Shay |
| 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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