Category: OVW

Mickie James Reportedly Accepts Creative Position With OVW

While she may not be competing in the ring right now, Mickie James continues to be involved in some non-wrestling work. In addition to her ongoing duties as a co-host on “Busted Open Radio,” James has now reportedly secured a position behind the scenes at a popular independent wrestling promotion — Ohio Valley Wrestling.

According to Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful (via X), the former WWE Women’s Champion has come aboard as Creative Director and Head of Female Talent for OVW. James has also reportedly taken on a responsibility as Executive Producer for all of OVW’s wrestling shows.

News of James joining OVW comes on the heels of her recent return at the promotion’s 2024 Nightmare Rumble event on January 6. There, James made a special guest appearance behind the commentary desk to call the Women’s Nightmare Rumble Match alongside Bryan Kennison and current OVW Women’s Champion Freya The Slaya. Following her brief stint on OVW commentary, James noted, on X, that she was immensely impressed by all the competitors involved, and foresaw big things for OVW this year.

James is no stranger to Ohio Valley Wrestling, as she spent much of her early WWE days there, back when it was WWE’s primary developmental territory. After two years of training in OVW, James was then called up to WWE’s main roster in late 2005, where the path was laid for her memorable feud with WWE Hall of Famer Trish Stratus. In the present day, OVW operates under the ownership of Matt Jones, Louisville mayor Craig Greenberg, and former WWE Tag Team Champion Al Snow.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Paul Wight To Appear On OVW TV This Thursday

Paul Wight is slated to make his return to OVW. 

Wight will be making his first appearance in OVW since 2006 on Thursday’s episode of OVW television. He had defeated The Miz at a live event in Louisville, Kentucky over a decade ago. 

The promotion has gained attention in the wrestling world lately, as it was featured in Netflix’s ‘Wrestlers’ docuseries. 

The October 19 episode of OVW TV will be available for live streaming on Fite TV. It will later be added to YouTube.

Source: eWn

OVW’s Netflix Docuseries ‘Wrestlers’ To Premiere Next Month

‘Wrestlers’ is set to premiere on September 13, 2023, on Netflix, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at OVW (Ohio Valley Wrestling). 

It comes from director and executive producer Greg Whitely, who is responsible for past Netflix projects such as ‘Cheer’ and ‘Last Chance U.’

The trailer features Al Snow, Matt Jones, Cash Flo, and Haley J. The official synopsis for the series reads:

“Once a proud finishing school for aspiring pro wrestlers, the gym has since hit hard times. Acclaimed wrestler Al Snow clings to an old school wrestling philosophy with a heavy emphasis on storytelling, but in spite of the love of a few diehard fans, the gym struggles week to week to stay relevant enough to keep its doors open. Things have become so dire financially that Al has to sell a majority stake to a group of local businessmen including Matt Jones, the most popular radio personality in the state of Kentucky. Matt and the new ownership group have infused the struggling gym with much-needed cash but it still operates at a staggering loss. The new owners have given Al the summer to turn things around. Wrestlers chronicles the efforts Al and his band of aspiring wrestlers make as they struggle with their personal ambitions and each other while they attempt to come together to save this historic gym.”

Source: eWn

Al Snow Tag Team Comedy Featuring David Vox Mullen Coming To Premier Streaming Network

The following press release was issued:

Al Snow Tag Team Comedy Featuring David Vox Mullen Coming to Premier Streaming Network

Comedy special available on PSN beginning on June 30th

Former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar and current co-owner of Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW), Al Snow and the multi-talented comedian, actor, singer/song writer David Vox Mullen have put their creative minds together to bring a hilarious new comedy special to Premier Streaming Network (PSN). Produced by Under The L Productions, in association with Premier Studios, Al Snow Tag Team Comedy featuring David Vox Mullen will be the first comedy special on PSN and will be available on Friday, June 30th at 8:00 p.m./EST.

The hour-long show, recorded at Zanies Comedy Club in Chicago and directed by Danny Reyes, blends outrageous stories from Snow’s time in the world of professional wrestling, along with Vox’s impressions and improv instincts for a one-of-kind special that will have viewers declaring Snow and Vox comedy’s tag team champions.

“I figured I’d give comedy a shot,” said Snow. “I mean, I was literally able to convince millions of people that I could knock another human being out with a plastic head.”

“This is a dream come true,” said Vox. “I remember watching Monday Night Raw during the Attitude Era, and watching a superstar that had so much charisma, such comedic timing, and that superstar was The Rock. But Al Snow was also on that show.”

“The Al Snow Tag Team Comedy special is the perfect fit for PSN,” said Josh Shernoff, Vice President, Programming and Creative Development at PSN. “This special serves as a seamless bridge between our well-established pro wrestling offerings and the exciting direction Premier Streaming Network and Premier Studios are heading in the entertainment space. This special really showcases our commitment to bringing innovative and engaging content to our audience.”

The Al Snow Tag Team Comedy featuring David Vox Mullen will be part of the Premier+ subscription, or can be purchased as a separate event for $11.99.

“Being both a wrestling fan and a fan of all things entertainment, Premier Streaming Network was by far the absolute perfect choice to produce this special,” added Vox.

“We are thrilled to be working with Al and David as we expand our existing Premier Streaming Network offerings into the comedy and entertainment space,” said Paul Owen, President at PSN. “Tag Team Comedy is a great way to showcase what PSN and Premier Studios can do and we’re looking forward to fans enjoying the special.”

Premier Streaming Network is available on a full suite of platforms and devices including Web, iOS and Android mobile web and desktop, Chromecast, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and many Smart TV’s.

To keep up with all the latest Premier Streaming Network, follow PSN on social media:

Twitter: @WatchOnPremier
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Source: PWMania

Backstage News On OVW’s Netflix Deal

There has been backstage news behind OVW’s (Ohio Valley Wrestling) deal with Netflix.

It was first announced in May that OVW had a deal with the popular streaming service Netflix.

According to a new report from Fightful Select, the streaming deal had been in the works for a while. The producers involved with the Netflix original series, “Last Chance U” are also involved with OVW’s new series.

It was also noted in the report, that filming started on May 27 in Georgetown, Kentucky.

Netflix retains the right of first refusal on the ability to gain OVW’s TV rights.

Fightful noted that Netflix could one day be a major player in the rights fees negotiations surrounding WWE or AEW since Netflix is interested in live streaming content.

Al Snow purchased the promotion from Danny Davis in April 2018. The ownership structure changed again in 2021 when Craig Greenberg and Matt Jones led an investor group to purchase a majority interest in the company.

The current OVW Heavyweight Champion is Omar Amir and the OVW National Heavyweight Champion is Mahabali Shera.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Indie Star Dani Mo Reportedly Assaulted Backstage At OVW Event

Independent wrestling star Dani Mo was reportedly punched in the eye during a backstage altercation with one of her peers at an OVW show.

At a recent OVW event, independent wrestler Dani Mo was allegedly assaulted backstage during a pre-show meeting. after she broached the topic of some of her peers working while intoxicated.

Indie veteran Facade, who is Dani’s real-life partner, took to social media shortly after the incident to share his side of the story.

“We’re headed back from Louisville right now. During a backstage meeting where “officials asked to leave,” Dani was sucker punched in the eye from behind after speaking up about people getting intoxicated before the show,” Facade tweeted. In a follow-up tweet, Facade said he didn’t want to put anyone on blast but that the incident wasn’t cool.

https://twitter.com/1FACADE/status/1471659207812390913

Later, Dani clarified that OVW was not at fault for the incident and placed the blame solely on the unnamed individual who attacked her.

“I want to make this CLEAR, this has NOTHING to do w/ a company I work for, this insident was out of their hands COMPLETLY. It was w/ 1 particular person. Please do not make assumptions nor bash anyone,” she tweeted.

https://twitter.com/realdanimo/status/1471683769661014019

Dani Mo debuted for OVW back in May and has wrestled for the company 29 times since. She was originally scheduled to face Sierra for the latter’s OVW Women’s Championship at OVW’s Christmas Chaos event on Thursday, December 16. Dani withdrew from that match prior to the event, presumably as a result of the aforementioned backstage altercation.

Ohio Valley Wrestling is a Kentucky-based promotion that is currently owned and booked by businessman Matt Jones and former WWE Superstar Al Snow. The promotion was closely associated with WWE in the late ’90s and early 2000’s when it served as a developmental territory. During its glory days, the promotion was responsible for developing future megastars like Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar, John Cena, and Batista.

Source: TheSportster

“Super Genie” Melissa Coates Passes Away

“Super Genie” Melissa Coates has passed away at age 50, according to the Cauliflower Alley Club.

Coates was trained at Killer Kowalski’s school in Massachusetts and also trained at Rick Bassman’s UPW Academy.

During her pro wrestling career, Coates wrestled in OVW and Deep South Wrestling. She appeared at the 2005 WWE Backlash PPV, where she attempted to break out of Chris Masters’ Masterlock Challenge.

It was in 2014 when Coates began managing Sabu as Super Genie. She appeared with him in Impact Wrestling as well as several promotions.

Before her professional wrestling career, she was in two seasons of GSN’s Extreme Dodgeball. 

In late 2020, Coates was forced to undergo an amputation of her leg. A GoFundMe campaign was launched to help her with medical expenses.

https://twitter.com/CACReunion/status/1407872540165525504
Super Genie" Melissa Coates Has Passed Away

Investment Group Purchases Majority Interest In OVW, Will Work With Al Snow On Expansion

A new ownership group has purchased a majority interest in the legendary Ohio Valley Wrestling promotion.

OVW announced today that Kentucky Sports Radio founder Matt Jones and former 21c Museum Hotels CEO Craig Greenberg have purchased the majority interest in the former WWE developmental territory, which has ran from Louisville, Kentucky since 1993. The ownership group also includes Dr. Jeffrey Tuvlin and Andrew “Hubby” Jefferson.

It was also announced that the legendary Al Snow will continue to run OVW’s daily operations, while expanding The Al Snow Wrestling Academy. Working with Snow, the new ownership group will work to position OVW for continued growth in live events, online and broadcast events, and expanding the school.

To celebrate the new investment, OVW will run a free online event this Saturday, January 9 at 7:30pm. The 2021 Nightmare Rumble will feature a 30-Man Rumble Match, and a title defense featuring OVW National Heavyweight Champion Jessie Godderz. The event will air free on OVWrestling.com, live from the Davis Arena in Louisville.

Stay tuned for more on the new OVW investment. Below is the full press release that was sent to us today:

Matt Jones and Craig Greenberg Purchase a Majority Interest in Ohio Valley Wrestling

Wrestling Legend, Al Snow, Will Continue to Run The Historic Wrestling Company

New Ownership Group Offers Free Online Event to Celebrate

LOUISVILLE – The New Year is bringing new ownership and momentum to one of the nation’s premier wrestling organizations. Today, Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) announced that two prominent Kentucky leaders, Louisville’s Craig Greenberg and Kentucky Sports Radio host Matt Jones, will lead a group of investors who purchased a majority interest in the storied sports entertainment operation. The group plans to build on the rich legacy of Ohio Valley Wrestling and its Louisville-based training institute, grow the organization, promote and train the next generation of wrestling superstars, and bring exhilarating entertainment to wrestling fans locally and across the globe.

WWE legend Al Snow will continue to run Ohio Valley Wrestling day-to-day and focus on the continued success of the wrestling product. Working with Snow, Jones and Greenberg’s group will work to position OVW for continued growth in live sports entertainment, online and broadcast events, as well as expanding the Al Snow Wrestling Academy, the only state-accredited trade school for professional wrestling and sports entertainment in the world.

Matt Jones is the founder and host of Kentucky Sports Radio, the largest radio show and website in the State of Kentucky. Jones is a New York Times bestselling author and part-time host on ESPN Radio nationally. Craig Greenberg is the former CEO of the award-winning hotel company, 21c Museum Hotels. The investor group also includes Louisville’s Dr. Jeffrey Tuvlin and Lexington’s Andrew “Hubby” Jefferson. In addition to Al Snow, the other existing owners, Larry Benz, Chad Miller and Joe Reeves, will remain active and involved in the company.

“With a leadership team combining business expertise and enthusiasm for local sports, we believe Ohio Valley Wrestling is poised for even more growth and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this outstanding Louisville-based organization,” said Greenberg. “More importantly, during these challenging times, we understand that everyone could use some fun. As lifelong wrestling fans, Matt and I know OVW can play a huge role in delivering that.”

“Craig and I are excited about building OVW’s fan base and viewership, while showcasing the best wrestling in America,” said Jones. “With a legend like Al Snow running the wrestling and our massive KSR fan base joining in, we believe we can take OVW to the next level and create one of the world’s premier promotions right here in Kentucky. We’re thinking big. This is only the beginning.”

Since 1993, Ohio Valley Wrestling has been one of the premier training grounds for professional wrestling superstars. Some of the sport’s biggest stars learned the ropes in Louisville including John Cena, Brock Lesnar, Cody Rhodes, Bautista, CM Punk, The Miz and many more. OVW’s live shows have entertained generations of fans in Louisville and are shown every Tuesday live at 8pm on WBNA & 11am on Saturday, as well as digitally distributed to fans around the globe via YouTube, Roku, and many other platforms.

To celebrate the new ownership group’s investment, Ohio Valley Wrestling is offering a free online wrestling experience this Saturday, January 9th at 7:30pm — the 2021 Nightmare Rumble. This event includes a 30 Man Rumble and a Championship Match featuring Jesse Godderz, Mr. Pectacular! The live event, which will take place at Louisville’s Davis Arena, 4400 Shepherdsville Rd, will also be live streamed free of charge at http://www.ovwrestling.com.

Source: Wrestling Inc.

Ohio Valley Wrestling Partners With YouToo America For Major New National TV Series

Ohio Valley Wrestling Announced that they are partnering with broadcast and cable network Youtoo America to air their flagship weekly one hour series to over 32 Million Households across the USA.

OVW issued the following:

OVW Wrestling, one of the most popular and widely-respected wrestling promotions in the world since its inception in 1993, is thrilled to announce today that they’ve teamed up with leading broadcast and cable network Youtoo America to air their flagship weekly one hour series to over 32 Million Households across the USA.

OVW Wrestling will premiere on Youtoo America Friday evening, April 3rd with the kickoff to a brand new era in professional wrestling.

Owned by WWE icon Al Snow and his business partner Chad Miller, COO of Gladiator Sports Network, OVW Wrestling is based in Louisville, Kentucky and emanates from world famous Davis Arena.

“We are absolutely honored and privileged to partner with one of the most amazing broadcast and cable channels in the country, the extraordinary Youtoo America, to take our series national.” said Al Snow. “This is a
real gamechanger for us and we couldn’t be happier or more excited. Youtoo America is a phenomenal television network and we cannot wait to show everyone why OVW Wrestling is the best wrestling promotion in the world today.”

The prestigious promotion boasts a roster of some of the most talented, distinguished and acclaimed superstars in the industry all vying for the most coveted title in wrestling today, the OVW Heavyweight Championship.

Owned by Center Post Media and based in Arlington, TX, Youtoo America is the destination for what makes this country great! From sports to music, from cars to celebrities, technology, military, movies, magic, food and the great outdoors, to the best part of America…YOU!

Follow OVW Wrestling on Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ovwrestling
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ovwrestling/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW7qp15OmpS0N-Qk-R4Sxyw
Website: https://ovwrestling.com/

Follow Youtoo America on Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YoutooAmerica
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youtooamerica/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/youtooamericatv/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX7o5OHcueIOyxcT_TFfgZA
Websites: https://www.ytaclub.com/ and www.youtooamerica.com

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Impact Wrestling/OVW ‘Sacrifice’ Results 2/22/20

Below are the results from Impact Wrestling’s Sacrifice event Saturday (2/22) from Louisville, KY that streamed on Impact Plus.

* Rohit Raju defeated Corey Storm

* The North (c) defeated The Rascalz (Impact World Tag Team Championship Match)

* Kiera Hogan defeated Ray Lyn

* Willie Mack defeated Jay Bradley

* Acey Romero and Larry D defeated OvE

* Daga defeated Jake Crist

* Joey Ryan defeated Johnny Swinger

* Jordynne Grace (c) defeated Havok (Knockouts Championship Match)

* Rhino defeated Moose via disqualification

* Moose defeated Rhino (No Disqualification Match)

* Impact World Champion Tessa Blanchard defeated X Division Champion Ace Austin (Champion Vs. Champion Match)