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*'''F.I.S.T.''' (Icarus, Gran Akuma and Chuck Taylor)
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*'''The Fabulous Three''' (Larry Sweeney, Mitch Ryder and Buck Hawke)
*'''The Fabulous Three''' (Larry Sweeney, Mitch Ryder and Buck Hawke)
*'''The Future is Now''' (Jimmy Olsen / Equinox, Lince Dorado and Helios)
*'''The Future is Now''' (Jimmy Olsen / Equinox II, Lince Dorado and Helios)
*'''Los Ice Creams''' (El Hijo del Ice Cream and Ice Cream, Jr.)
*'''Los Ice Creams''' (El Hijo del Ice Cream and Ice Cream, Jr.)
*'''Incoherence''' (Delirious, Hallowicked and Frightmare)
*'''Incoherence''' (Delirious, Hallowicked and Frightmare)

Revision as of 14:34, 20 April 2009

Chikara
Founded2002
StyleLucha Libre
Puroresu
Professional wrestling
HeadquartersPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Founder(s)Mike Quackenbush
Reckless Youth
Owner(s)Mike Quackenbush

Chikara (stylized as CHIKARA and sometimes referred to as CHIKARA Pro) is an American professional wrestling promotion based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their major events each year include, King of Trios in February, Aniversario in May, Young Lions Cup in June & Torneo Cibernetico in August.

The company takes both the name and logo from the Japanese kanji meaning strength.

History

The Wrestle Factory was founded as a wrestling school in Allentown, Pennsylvania by Mike Quackenbush and "Reckless Youth" Tom Carter. After five months, the school started Chikara.

In 2004, Chris Hero became a co-trainer at the Chikara Wrestle Factory. In 2005, Jorge "Skayde" Rivera joined as the third trainer. In March 2005, the school moved from Allentown to the New Alhambra Arena, in Philadelphia. They then took over the training for Combat Zone Wrestling, leading to the school's new name of CZW/Chikara Wrestle Factory. After the schools split in 2007, the training center became once again simply known as the Chikara Wrestle Factory. In 2007, Claudio Castagnoli took over Chris Hero's training duties.[1]

The company's catalog of events (on both VHS & DVD) are available through Smart Mark Video.[2]

Chikara drew their biggest crowd ever of over 550 at the New Alhambra Arena in Philadelphia to see the finals of King of Trios 2008 on March 2, 2008.

Chikara also makes internet pay-per-piews by the name of "Pod-Per-Views". Chikara also have a weekly internet show by the name of Chikara Podcast-A-Go-Go which contains matches and interviews.

Current Champions

Championship Champion(s) Defeated Date Won Location
Campeonatos de Parejas The Osirian Portal[3]
(Ophidian & Amasis)		 The Super Smash Bros.
(Player Uno & Player Dos)		 October 19, 2008 Philadelphia, PA
Young Lions Cup Jimmy Olsen / Equinox (II) Vin Gerard[4] January 25, 2009 Philadelphia, PA

Roster

File:Roster2005small.jpg
The Chikara Roster Of 2005

Tecnicos

Rudos

Stables and Tag Teams

STIGMA (left) and Colin Delaney, two members of The UnStable
  • 2.0 (Jagged and Shane Matthews)
  • Cheech and Cloudy (Cheech Hernandez and KC Day / Cloudy)
  • The Colony (Fire Ant, Soldier Ant and Green Ant)
  • F.I.S.T. (Icarus, Gran Akuma and Chuck Taylor)
  • The Fabulous Three (Larry Sweeney, Mitch Ryder and Buck Hawke)
  • The Future is Now (Jimmy Olsen / Equinox II, Lince Dorado and Helios)
  • Los Ice Creams (El Hijo del Ice Cream and Ice Cream, Jr.)
  • Incoherence (Delirious, Hallowicked and Frightmare)
  • The Order of the Neo Solar Temple (UltraMantis Black and Crossbones)
  • The Osirian Portal (Ophidian, Amasis and Escorpion Egipcio)
  • The Sea Donsters (Hydra and Tim Donst)
  • The Super Smash Bros. (Player Uno and Player Dos)
  • The UnStable (Vin Gerard, STIGMA and Colin Delaney)

Referees

  • Bryce Remsburg – Senior referee
  • Derek Sabato
  • Nick Papagiorgio

Administration

  • Bob Saget – Commissioner (2006–2008)
  • Dave Coulier – Commissioner (2008–present)
  • Leonard F. Chikarason – Director of Fun
  • Ed O'Mac – Ring announcer (2006–2007)
  • Nick Papagiorgio – Ring announcer (2007–2008)
  • Louden Noxious – Ring announcer (2008–present)
  • Crazy Frank – Czar of Security
  • Wiggly – Co-host of Chikara Podcast-A-Go-Go
  • Chiz – Co-host of Chikara Podcast-A-Go-Go

Alumni

Tournament Winners

Commercial DVD Releases

Big Vision Entertainment Releases

DVD Name Release Date Region Additional Information
Best of Chikara November 6, 2007 Global Contains 9 matches from 2005 & 2006.

References

  1. ^ Chikara/CZW Wrestle Factory
  2. ^ Chikara DVD
  3. ^ CHIKARA’s “The Global Gauntlet: Night Two” ~ Live Results!
  4. ^ Young Lions Cup History

Further reading

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