 Beyond Wrestling logo,c. 2018 | |
| Founded | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Worcester, Massachusetts, United States |
| Founder | Drew Cordeiro |
| Website | |
Beyond Wrestling is anindependentprofessional wrestling promotion based out ofWorcester, Massachusetts in theUnited States. Established in 2009 by Drew Cordeiro, by the late 2010s it had established a reputation as a place for aspiring professional wrestlers to develop their skills before seeking employment with national-level promotions such asAll Elite Wrestling orWWE.[1][2] Between 2019 and 2021 Beyond Wrestling produced a weekly televised programme calledUncharted Territory which aired on the streaming platform IndependentWrestling.tv. In 2022, Beyond Wrestling began producing weekly "Wrestling Open" events; shows intended to be the professional wrestling equivalent ofopen mic nights in which inexperienced performers can take part and develop themselves. In 2023 Beyond Wrestling announced the creation of their own professional wrestling school, named the "Beyond Institute of Pro Wrestling" (BIO) and coached byKenn Doane.
Beyond Wrestling was founded in 2009 and was originally based out ofElyria, Ohio.[3] Beginning in 2010, the promotion would move base multiple times thereafter, moving toAllentown, Pennsylvania and various other locations across Massachusetts until 2014, when it would relocate toProvidence, Rhode Island. The promotion would change its primary location toWorcester, Massachusetts in 2017.[3]
In 2019 Beyond Wrestling announced the creation of a live, weekly professional wrestling program calledUncharted Territory. The programme was filmed live at Electric Haze bar inWorcester, Massachusetts and aired on streaming service IndependentWrestling.tv. In contrast to "traditional" weekly professional wrestling shows, promoter Drew Cordeiro stated the intention of the show was to capture the feel and atmosphere of Independent style professional wrestling and thus would focus primarily on in-ring action rather than speaking segments.[2] Seasons typically revolved around wrestlers attempting to secure enough wins to advance to the Beyond Wrestling eventHeavy Lies the Crown, held each year at the end of December.
Uncharted Territory ran for three seasons until December 2021 when its cessation was announced by Cordeiro, who wished to pivot towards a new concept called Wrestling Open, although the possibility of a fourth season was left open.[4]
In January 2022 Beyond Wrestling launched a new series of weekly events under the banner of "Wrestling Open", based out of the White Eagle pub in Worcester.[4] Modelled on open mic nights, Wrestling Open events allow inexperienced professional wrestlers to participate in the show and gain experience by intermingling with more seasoned professionals. Although not paid the usual appearance fee that is customary in the professional wrestling industry, these performers are given a cut of "the gate"; the profits from admission to the event. These Wrestling Open events are separate from Beyond Wrestling's traditional monthly wrestling shows.[4]
In January 2023 Beyond Wrestling launched the "Beyond Institute of Pro Wrestling" (BIO), to be coached/supervised byKenn Doane.[5][6][7] A former WWE performer, Doane is native to Massachusetts and himself a student ofKiller Kowalski, who was a high-regarded professional wrestling trainer based inMalden, Massachusetts. Cordeiro stated the intention of the school was to form part of a complete chain of training for those new to professional wrestling; BIO would serve as the first stage, then wrestlers will graduate to Wrestling Open, and then finally official Beyond Wrestling shows as they develop.[5][6][7]
| Championship | Current champion(s) | Reign | Date won | Days held | Defenses | Location | Event | Previous champion(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrestling Open Championship | Ryan Clancy | 1 | December 26, 2024 | 416+ | 3 | The PalladiumWorcester, MA | The Last Stand | Brad Hollister |
| Wrestling Tag Team Championship | Swipe Right (Brad Baylor and Ricky Smokes) | 1 | November 14, 2024 | 455+ | 5 | The PalladiumWorcester, MA | Game Time | The Church of Greatness (Ichiban and Tyree Taylor) |
| Promotion | Championship | Last WO Reign | Time used in WO |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndependentWrestling.TV | IWTV Independent Wrestling Championship | Marcus Mathers | 2022–present |
| Programming | Notes |
|---|---|
| IndependentWrestling.TV | (2022–) Syndicated, broadcast on IWTV.[8] |
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