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'''Ohio Valley Wrestling''', LLC is an [[United States|American]] [[independent circuit|independent]] [[professional wrestling promotion]] based in [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]], [[Kentucky]]. OVW is mostly recognized for its up-and-coming wrestlers and serves as an official training ground for [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE). OVW is run by owner [[Danny Davis (wrestler)|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 WWE developmental program. [[Jim Cornette]] was head booker of OVW for a period before being fired by WWE for slapping a student. He was replaced by [[Paul Heyman]] who booked OVW until being called up to be the booker of the [[Extreme Championship Wrestling (WWE)|ECW brand]]. [[Greg Gagne (wrestler)|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 [[Daniel Burile|Danny Davis]]. Gagne was later released from the company, leaving booking to Snow and Davis. |
'''Ohio Valley Wrestling''', LLC is an [[United States|American]] [[independent circuit|independent]] [[professional wrestling promotion]] based in [[Louisville, Kentucky|Louisville]], [[Kentucky]]. OVW is mostly recognized for its up-and-coming wrestlers and serves as an official training ground for [[World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE). OVW is run by owner [[Danny Davis (wrestler)|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 WWE developmental program. [[Jim Cornette]] was head booker of OVW for a period before being fired by WWE for slapping a student. He was replaced by [[Paul Heyman]] who booked OVW until being called up to be the booker of the [[Extreme Championship Wrestling (WWE)|ECW brand]]. [[Greg Gagne (wrestler)|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 [[Daniel Burile|Danny Davis]]. Gagne was later released from the company, leaving booking to Snow and Davis. |
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OVW wrestlers are often used as [[Job (professional wrestling)|jobbers]], or "enhancement talents", for WWE to make their stars look better, particularly when WWE runs shows within a few hours of the Louisville area. Sometimes OVW wrestlers are even used as [[plant (professional wrestling)|plants]] for WWE shows. Of the prominent stars who have been called up from OVW to WWE, a number of them first established themselves as [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heels]], and the majority of them (such as |
OVW wrestlers are often used as [[Job (professional wrestling)|jobbers]], or "enhancement talents", for WWE to make their stars look better, particularly when WWE runs shows within a few hours of the Louisville area. Sometimes OVW wrestlers are even used as [[plant (professional wrestling)|plants]] for WWE shows. Of the prominent stars who have been called up from OVW to WWE, a number of them first established themselves as [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heels]], and the majority of them (such as [[Randy Orton]], [[Ken Anderson (wrestler)|Mr Kennedy]], [[Carly Colon|Carlito]], [[John Hennigan|John Morrison]] and [[Melina Perez|Melina]]) adopted the personalities of [[Heel (professional wrestling)#Egotistical heel|egotistical heels]]. Also, many of them have become fan favorites such as [[Mickie James]], [[Dave Batista|Batista]], [[CM Punk]] and [[John Cena]]. |
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Revision as of 02:13, 21 October 2007
| Ohio Valley Wrestling logo | |
| Acronym | OVW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| Style | Sports Entertainment Professional wrestling |
| Headquarters | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Founder(s) | Danny Davis |
| Owner(s) | Danny Davis World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) |
| Parent | World Wrestling Entertainment |
| Sister | Florida Championship Wrestling |
| Formerly | NWA Ohio Valley Championship Wrestling |
Ohio Valley Wrestling, LLC is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. OVW is mostly recognized for its up-and-coming wrestlers and serves as an official training ground for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). 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 WWE developmental program. Jim Cornette was head booker of OVW for a period before being fired by WWE for slapping a student. 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.
OVW wrestlers are often used as jobbers, or "enhancement talents", for WWE to make their stars look better, particularly when WWE runs shows within a few hours of the Louisville area. Sometimes OVW wrestlers are even used as plants for WWE shows. Of the prominent stars who have been called up from OVW to WWE, a number of them first established themselves as heels, and the majority of them (such as Randy Orton, Mr Kennedy, Carlito, John Morrison and Melina) adopted the personalities of egotistical heels. Also, many of them have become fan favorites such as Mickie James, Batista, CM Punk and John Cena.
Television
The OVW currently airs a one-hour television program Saturdays on WBKI-TV in Louisville at 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time, on WKRC-TV's sister station, the CinCW in Cincinnati, Ohio at 4:00 p.m. on football game days and 1:00 p.m. on non-football days, and on WOBZ-LP in London, Kentucky at 9:00 p.m. The television shows originate from the Davis Arena in Louisville, and fans are invited to attend tapings on Wednesday nights free of charge. [1]
A new division called Derby City Wrestling, featuring members of OVW's training school airs at 10 p.m. on WYCS in Louisville, with TV tapings on Thursday nights. [2]
Current champions
| Championship | Current champion(s) | Date won | Won from |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVW Heavyweight Champion | Michael W. Kruel | July 28, 2007 | Vladimir Kozlov |
| OVW Television Champion | Ted McNaler | September 19, 2007 | Shawn Spears |
| OVW Southern Tag Team Champions | VACANT | October 6, 2007 | James Boys Stripped By Al Snow |
| OVW Women's Champion | Roucka | September 19, 2007 | ODB |
Defunct championships
- OVW Hardcore Championship (2000 - 2001)
- OVW Light Heavyweight Championship (1999-2001)
Ohio Valley Wrestling Triple Crown
The following is a list of individuals who have won the OVW Heavyweight Championship, OVW Television Championship, and OVW Southern Tag Team Championship, the three tiles which make up the OVW Triple Crown. The dates in bold are the last title won.
Potential Champions
The following active wrestlers in OVW and as of October 2007, all need one title in order to complete a triple crown.
- Charles Evans and Shawn Spears both need an OVW Heavyweight Title reign.
- Chet the Jett and Johnny Jeter need an OVW Television Title reign.
- Michael W. Kruel needs an OVW Tag Title reign.
Roster
- Main article: World Wrestling Entertainment roster
Alumni
This is a list of current superstars that joined either RAW, Friday Night SmackDown!, or Extreme Championship Wrestling after completing their training at OVW.
Monday Night Raw
- Shelton Benjamin
- Lance Cade
- Carlito (Carlos Colón, Jr.)
- John Cena - wrestled in OVW as The Prototype
- Charlie Haas
- Jillian Hall
- Mickie James - wrestled in OVW as Alexis Laree
- Maria Kanellis
- Mr. Kennedy (Ken Anderson)
- Bobby Lashley (Franklin Roberto Lashley) - wrestled in OVW as Blaster Lashley
- Paul London
- Santino Marella (Anthony Carelli) - wrestled in OVW as Boris Alexiev
- Robbie McAllister (Derek Graham-Couch)
- Rory McAllister (Russell Murray)
- Melina (Melina Perez)
- Trevor Murdoch (Trevor Rhodes)
- Randy Orton
- Beth Phoenix (Elizabeth Carolan)
- Cody Rhodes (Cody Runnels)
- Snitsky (Eugene Snitsky)
Friday Night SmackDown!
- Batista (Dave Bautista) - wrestled in OVW as Leviathan
- Cherry (Kara Drew)
- Deuce (James Reiher, Jr.)
- Domino (Cliff Compton)
- Kenny Dykstra (Ken Doane)
- Mark Henry
- Brett Major (Matt Cardona)
- Brian Major (Brian Myers)
- Maryse (Maryse Ouellet)
- Chris Masters (Chris Mordetsky)
- Michelle McCool
- Victoria (Lisa Marie Varon)
ECW
- The Boogeyman (Marty Wright)
- Elijah Burke
- Armando Estrada (Hazem Ali) - current ECW General Manager; also known as Osama Rodriguez Alejandro in OVW
- Kelly Kelly (Barbie Blank)
- The Miz (Mike Mizanin)
- John Morrison (John Hennigan) - wrestled under a number of "Johnny ______" gimmicks, including "Nitro" which he would eventually use in WWE
- CM Punk (Phil Brooks)
- Kevin Thorn (Kevin Fertig) - wrestled in OVW as Seven, as well as Vengeance