Women of Wrestling (WOW) is an American women's professional wrestling promotion founded in 2000 by David McLane (who also founded Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (GLOW)). WOW is based in Los Angeles, California, and is owned by McLane and Los Angeles Lakers owner/president Jeanie Buss.[1]

Initially broadcasting in syndication in the 2000–01 television season,[2] WOW is a sports entertainment–styled product where its talent portrays heavily dramatized characters.[3]

History

Early years and relaunch

Selina Majors entrance at a WOW! event

WOW has been recognized as one of the few nationally broadcast wrestling promotions featuring an all-female roster.[4] Only 24 television episodes and a pay-per-view event were produced during its initial run.[5] In 2002, McLane sought a partnership with Kiss frontman Gene Simmons to revive the promotion.[6] In July 2011, WOW TV reruns began airing on the ABC affiliate KTNV in Las Vegas.[7]

On May 29, 2012, McLane and Buss announced their intention to revive WOW and produce new episodes.[8][9] Later that year, WOW reruns began airing on The CW Las Vegas station KVCW starting on December 9.[10]

In December 2014, WOW announced that it would be producing content for digital media in 2015. Marketed as "WOW Superheroes", its roster of characters are portrayed as empowered women from all different backgrounds and professions.[11] A second season premiered on March 1, 2016, on YouTube.[12] Its fourth season premiered February 28, 2017.[13]

On April 20, 2017, MGM Television announced that Mark Burnett, MGM's President, Television Group & Digital, and Jeanie Buss formed a partnership to develop new WOW content across a range of unscripted programming and digital formats.[14] In June 2018, it was announced that tapings for a new weekly program on AXS TV titled WOW: Women of Wrestling would begin on October 10, 2018, at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles,[15] with episodes airing in early 2019.[16] WOW debuted that January 18 as part of AXS TV's "Friday Night Fights" lineup of shows.[15][17] The AXS TV premiere marked WOW's first television broadcast of new content in almost eighteen years.[18] WOW: Women of Wrestling ran for two seasons on AXS TV. In June 2020, it was reported that AXS had cancelled the series.[19]

Return to syndication

On October 6, 2021, it was announced that CBS Media Ventures, the syndication arm of Paramount Global, had entered into a multi-year distribution agreement for WOW that will see new episodes produced for weekend syndication starting in Fall 2022.[20][21] On October 7, WOW announced that April Mendez (formerly AJ Lee in WWE) joined the company as an executive producer and color commentator.[22]

On January 21, 2022, WOW announced in a press release that "never-before-seen" episodes from "season 7" would debut on Pluto TV and The CW app starting January 22.[23] On August 1, 2022, it was announced that new episodes of the series will begin airing on September 17, 2022, internationally from Paramount Global Content Distribution, the international arm of its United States syndicator CBS Media Ventures. It has also been licensed for broadcast in Canada, Australia (where it airs on Paramount-owned 10 Play) and Indonesia.[24] In December 2022, The New York Times reported that WOW was the highest rated wrestling television show produced outside of WWE and All Elite Wrestling, ahead of those produced by TNA Wrestling and New Japan Pro Wrestling.[25] This was attributed to the show being available in every cable home in the United States, as well as airings in Canada and Australia.[26]

On December 4, 2022, WOW taped an episode of their weekly television show during LA Comic Con at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California which aired on March 4, 2023.[27]

On May 16, 2025, Variety reported that Paramount Global Content Distribution would launch Wrestling Central, a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel on The Roku Channel in the United States and Canada. The channel will feature weekly matches from WOW alongside the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), including new matches, classic episodes, previously unreleased content, specials, and documentaries.[28]

Seasons

WOW Unleashed 2001

WOW Unleashed was a professional wrestling pay-per-view from Women of Wrestling. It took place on February 4, 2001, from the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California. The PPV suffered from technical difficulties and a low buyrate.[29] A second PPV, Spring Vengeance, was announced for April 8, 2001, during Unleashed, but never came to fruition. The announcers were Lee Marshall and former manager Bobby "The Brain" Heenan. Regular announcer David McLane, also the promotion's President, served as Master of Ceremonies.[30][31]

Event results
Match
No.		 Episode 18 (taped on February 2, 2001, aired on February 4, 2001) Stipulations Times
1 Randi Rah Rah defeated Jacklyn Hyde Singles match 2:15
2 The Beach Patrol (Sandy and Summer) vs. Farah the Persian Princess and Paradise ended in a draw Tag team match 2:30
3 Tanja the Warrior Woman defeated Jane Blond Singles match 2:47
4 Nicky Law (with Kristy Order) defeated Hammerin' Heather Steele Singles match 2:02
5 Boom Boom the Volcano and Caliente defeated The Asian Invasion (Jade and Lotus) Tag team match 4:43
6 Bronco Billie defeated The Disciplinarian Singles match 3:55
7 Roxy Powers vs. Slam Dunk ended in a double disqualification Singles match 6:16
8 Riot defeated Wendi Wheels Hardcore match 9:40
9 Jungle Grrrl defeated Beckie the Farmers Daughter Splash match 9:45
10 Caged Heat (Delta Lotta Pain and Loca) defeated Harley's Angels (Charlie Davidson and EZ Rider) (with Thug) Tag team tournament final match for the inaugural WOW World Tag Team Championship 5:42
11 Terri Gold defeated Danger (c) Singles rematch for the WOW World Championship 4:20
12 Lana Star and Patti Pizzazz vs. Ice Cold and Poison no contest
Lana Star defeated Ice Cold and Poison		 Handicap hair vs. hair match
(Since Ice Cold was pinned, she had her head shaved)		 5:16
13 Thug (with Charlie Davidson and EZ Rider) defeated Selina Majors Steel cage match 15:01

Personnel

Alumnae

Ring name Real name Notes
AdrenalinePriscilla ZunigaFormer WOW World Tag Team Champion
Amber O'Neal Kimberly Dawn Davis Formerly known as The Beverly Hills Babe
Former WOW World Tag Team Champion
Amber Rodriguez Amber Rodriguez Formerly known as Sahara Spars
AzúcarVanessa Herrera
The Beast[32]Twana Barnett-Ferguson[33]Former WOW World Champion
Beckie the Farmers DaughterRenee IntlekoferWOW Original
Boom Boom the VolcanoPatty Bunya-AnantaWOW Original
Bronco BillieLisa Danielle RachubaWOW Original
Buggy NovaNatalie Laura Osman
CalienteRachel IversonWOW Original
Cali RayKirsten Young
Candice LeRaeCandice Dawson
Casey DakotaSarah Stallman
Charlie DavidsonCharlie DavidsonWOW Original
Christina Von EerieChristina Von EerieAlso wrestled as Razor
The DaggerMichelle Blanchard
DangerElle AlexanderWOW Original
Former WOW World Champion
Delta Lotta PainJwaundace CandeceWOW Original
Former WOW World Tag Team Champion
Desdemeana the Soldier of DarknessAndrea VanEpps
The DisciplinarianKristen Davidson
Robyn Reid[34]		WOW Original, also wrestled as Misery
Eye CandyDanielle Paultre
EZ RiderEleanor KerriganWOW Original
Faith The LionessFaith Jefferies
Farah The Persian PrincessTelma RoshanravanWOW Original
FireKiera Hogan
Taylor Lewis		Former WOW World Tag Team Champion
FrenchieMarie Gibeault
Frost the OlympianJaneshia Adams-Ginyard
GI JaneQuanice Jackson
Glitch the GamerAlicia Bellamy
Hammerin' Heather SteeleChristina Tomaziesski ColbyWOW Original
HazardElizabeth Crist
Ice ColdInga WaggonerWOW Original
Ivy Quinnunknown
Jacklyn HydeVasilika Vanya MarinkovicWOW Original
JadeJennifer Lee ChanWOW Original
Jane BlondElla CarterWOW Original
Jennifer Florez Jazmin Allure
Jessicka HavokJessica Cricks
Jolene DixieAirial Le
Jolynn DixieCathy Le
Jungle GrrrlErica PorterWOW Original
Former WOW World Champion
Kaoz [35] Steffanie Manukainiu
KittyHolly Michelle MeowyFormer manager of Lana Star
Kona [36] Ashley Manukainiu
Kharmaunknown
Khloe HurtzKatie Forbes
Kiara DillonMonique Martin
Krissy VaineKristin Eubanks
Kristy OrderunknownWOW Original
La NiñaMelissa Santos
Lady LondonGeorgina Rawlings
Leia Makoa Reka Tehaka
LocaCher FerreyraWOW Original
Former WOW World Tag Team Champion
LotusJeannie KimWOW Original
Malia HosakaMalia Hosaka
Mezmeriah Arelys Rodriguez Silva
MiseryKristen DavidsonWOW Original
Also wrestled as The Disciplinarian
MysteryNicole OchoaWOW Original
Also wrestled as Vendetta
Nicky LawunknownWOW Original
Nikki KrampusRagnhild Bjoerge
ParadiseMaria NunezWOW Original
Patti PizzazzunknownWOW Original
Formerly known as Patti Pep
The PhantomLynnette ThredgoldWOW Original
PoisonKina Van VleetWOW Original
Randi Rah Rah unknown
Kelsey Hornack		 WOW Original
Former WOW World Tag Team Champion
Ray LynRachel Kelvington
Razor Christina Von Eerie
Sarah Wolfe
Rebel Haze[37]Mandy O'Shaughness
Reyna ReyesGisele ShawFormerly known as Azteca
RiotApril Kathryn LittlejohnWOW Original
Robbie Rocket Johnnie Robbie
Roxy PowersNatalie T. YeoWOW Original
SandyTamie SheffieldWOW Original
Sassy MassyAlisha Edwards
Selina MajorsSelina MajorsWOW Original
SerpentineMelissa CervantesFormerly known as Kobra Moon
Slam DunkFamisha Jones-MillmanWOW Original
SpikeHudson Envy
SummerBobbi BillardWOW Original
SunshineJamila Griffith
Tanja the Warrior WomanTanja RichterWOW Original
Tatevik the GamerTatevik Hunanyan
The TemptressKatarina Waters
Terri GoldHeather Lee-MillardWOW Original
Former WOW World Champion
Tessa BlanchardTessa BlanchardFormer WOW World Champion
ThugPeggy Lee LeatherWOW Original
VendettaNicole OchoaWOW Original
Also wrestled as Mystery
Vickie Lynn McCoy[38]Kelsey De Journett
Vivian Rivera Everly Rivera
Wrecking Ball [39] Heidi Howitzer
Wendi WheelsRebecca GravellWOW Original
Formerly known as Sunny

Championships

As of July 5, 2026.

Championship Current champion(s) Reign Date won Days
held		 Location Notes Ref.
WOW World Championship Penelope Pink 2 October 14, 2025 264+ Las Vegas, NV Defeated Tormenta. This episode aired on tape delay on February 21, 2026, at WOW Season 11: Episode 20
WOW World Tag Team Championship Tara Strike and Ashley Blaze 1 October 22, 2025 256+ Las Vegas, NV Defeated Miami's Sweet Heat (Lindsey Carlson and Laurie Carlson) and Best 4 Business (Kara Kai and Sandy Shore) in a Triple Threat match. This episode aired on tape delay on May 23, 2026, at WOW Season 11: Episode 33
WOW Trios Tag Team Championship Monsters and Metal (Chainsaw, Daisy Lane and Fury) 1 March 14, 2026 113+ Las Vegas, NV Defeated Top Tier (Coach Campanelli, Gloria Glitter and Kandi Krush). This episode aired on tape delay on March 14, 2026, at WOW Season 11: Episode 23

Controversy

The professional women's wrestling industry has a fair share of controversy associated with it across several decades and Women of Wrestling has had their fair share of controversy associated with the program.

In 2020, professional wrestler Tessa Blanchard was under scrutiny for allegations of racism and bullying.[40] After this controversy she was featured on Women of Wrestling as a rehabilitation project for her; yet this eventually led to a falling out between the two resulting in Blanchard being cut from the program. Many wrestlers have spoken out against Blanchard, yet Women of Wrestling has not made an official statement regarding her disappearance.

Current controversy surrounds the removal of the Tonga Twins from the program in 2024 as they have allegations of bullying and intentionally hurting other wrestlers.[41] It is unclear whether the Tonga Twins were pushed to leave or otherwise fired by WOW. Many WOW wrestlers have spoken out against the Tonga Twins, including Princess Aussie and Wrecking Ball. The Tonga Twins last criticized the Women of Wrestling program for character defamation and have since not released a public statement regarding their experience on the show. The Women of Wrestling program has not released an official statement regarding the removal of the Tonga Twins either.

WOW Trios Tag Team Title History

The WOW Trios Tag Team Championship is a women's professional wrestling tag team championship created and promoted by the American professional wrestling promotion Women of Wrestling (WOW). Monsters & Metal (Chainsaw, Daisy Lane and Fury) are the current champions in their first reign.

Tournaments

Inaugural WOW trios tag team Championship tournament (season 9) 2023–2024

Quarterfinals

(December 13 and 14, 2023)

Semifinals

(December 14, 2023)

Finals

(December 14, 2023) WOW Season 9: Episode 27

         
Team IQ Superior (The Classmaster, The Disciplinarian and GI Jane) (with Samantha Smart) 5:25
Team Spirit (Ariel Sky, Coach Campanelli and Pep Riley) Pin
Team Spirit (Ariel Sky, Pep Riley and Sasha Sparks) (with Coach Campanelli) (ended in a no contest)
Team Spirit (Coach Campanelli, Pep Riley and Sasha Sparks) (with Ariel Sky) 		4:46
Pin
The Brat Pack (ended in a no contest)
The Brat Pack 		4:46
5:01
The Brat Pack (BK Rhythm, Gigi Gianni and Lil J-Boogie) Pin
Spring Break 24/7 (Crystal Waters and Sandy Shore) and Chantilly Chella) 4:47
Team Spirit (Ariel Sky, Pep Riley and Sasha Sparks) (with Coach Campanelli) (no contest)
Coach Campanelli, Gloria Glitter and Kandi Krush (with Ariel Sky, Pep Riley and Sasha Sparks) 		NC
Pin
Team Exile (no contest)
Team Exile 		NC
6:32
Team Exile (Exodus, Genesis and Ice Cold) Pin
The Mighty Mights (Spice and Sugar) and Stephy Slays 5:25
Team Exile Pin
El Clan Latino 4:06
El Clan Latino (Sylvia Sanchez, Tormenta and Vivian Rivera) (with the Atty. Sophia Lopez) Pin
The Mighty Mights (Spice and Sugar) and Keta Rush 4:39

Reigns

Key
No. Overall reign number
Reign Reign number for the specific champion
Days Number of days held
No. Champion Championship change Reign statistics Notes Ref.
Date Event Location Reign Days
Women of Wrestling (WOW)
1 Top Tier (Coach Campanelli, Gloria Glitter and Kandi Krush) December 13, 2023 WOW Season 9: Episode 27 Los Angeles, CA 1 822 Coach Campanelli replaced the other existing members of Team Spirit (Ariel Sky, Pep Riley and Sasha Sparks) with Gloria Glitter and Kandi Krush to defeat Team Exile (Exodus, Genesis and Ice Cold) to become the inaugural trios champions. The winning team took the name Top Tier. This episode aired on tape delay on March 16, 2024 at WOW Season 9: Episode 27
2 Monsters & Metal (Chainsaw, Daisy Lane and Fury) March 14, 2026 WOW Season 11: Episode 23 Fremont Street Experience, Las Vegas 1 113+ Full Metal Massacre match. This episode aired on tape delay on March 14, 2026 at WOW Season 11: Episode 23. The taping date is unknown "History Of Champs – Trios". Women of Wrestling. Retrieved May 9, 2026.

Combined reigns

As of July 5, 2026.

By team

† Indicates the current champion
Rank Team No. ofreigns Combined days
1 Top Tier(Coach Campanelli, Gloria Glitter and Kandi Krush)1822
2 Monsters & Metal(Chainsaw, Daisy Lane and Fury) †1113+

By wrestler

Rank Wrestler No. of reigns Combineddays
1 Coach Campanelli1822
Gloria Glitter1
Kandi Krush1
4 Chainsaw †1113+
Daisy Lane †1
Fury †1

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