On July 10, 2005 Jim Cornette would be fired from the WWE which would include being relieved of his position overseeing OVW. [10] The company primarily ran shows in the Kentucky and Indiana territories that were formerly run by the United States Wrestling Association, with weekly shows run out of the original Davis Arena in Jeffersonville, Indiana, with larger shows run out of the Louisville Gardens in Louisville, Kentucky. AEW Dynamite 10/28/20 Results: Eliminator Tourney Finals Are Set, NWA Women's Title Match & More! [37] The belt's design is very similar with the WWE's NXT Championship design. Before he became the bulldozer that tore through WWE, Brock Lesnar was … a slightly younger bulldozer that tore through OVW. Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. Click here to learn more. On September 8, 2010, in what was dubbed the company's season premiere, Danny Davis, who himself was making his return for the first time in over a year, announced that Jim Cornette was returning to his role as match maker of the company. [28] OVW's first event under the Gladiator Sports banner was the 1000th episode special of its television series on October 10, 2018 from Louisville's Fourth Street Live!. WWE Intercontinental Championship (2 keer) WWE United States Championship (1 keer) WWE Tag Team Championship (1 keer met Vladimir Kozlov) Miss WrestleMania (2 keer) Wrestling Observer Newsletter Best Gimmick (2007, 2008) Externe links After a year of training in California, the bodybuilder was signed to a developmental deal by WWE in 2001 and sent down to Louisville for further seasoning. On October 29, 2018, the brand announced an international expansion of its wrestling school and television product to the European Market labeled OVW-EU. Lesnar dominated OVW’s tag team ranks with his college roommate, Shelton Benjamin. Though Brock was the team’s muscle, he left fans speechless when he climbed to the top rope to finish opponents off with a Shooting Star Press that a 270-pound man should not have been able to pull off. Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. Copyright 2020 Shazzu, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Students who complete the two-year program, involving 60 credit hours (on the semester system) of instruction in in-ring wrestling, English, finance, business, marketing, and TV production, will receive a degree in professional wrestling and sports entertainment. [31], In February 2019, OVW would announce a partnership with Impact Wrestling to produce an exclusive event for Impact's Global Wrestling Network. [8][9], On April 3, 2020, OVW's television series debuted on Youtoo America. [24] Cornette, who was also executive producer of Ring of Honor's HDNet show, stated that Ring of Honor (ROH) talent as well as talent from other companies were going to work in OVW along with the current crop of stars and returning former OVW stars in an effort to return the company to its previous reputation as the best independent wrestling company to get recruited from. Game+ is the exclusive national cable broadcaster of OVW TV, with new episodes airing every Sunday following their initial premieres on the OVW streaming platform and affiliated partners. The duo known as The Minnesota Stretching Crew was a perfect mix of power and agility. The rechristened Deacon Batista took up the collection box for a short time before breaking out on his own, turning his animalistic tendencies into a rage that brought him the World Heavyweight Title. Before he became The Animal, Batista was a different kind of beast. An on-demand service, which will air past and current editions of the original American brand plus the possibility of a future OVW UK Brand, was also announced. Cornette, a native of Louisville, was also looking to move closer to his home as he was not fond of living in Connecticut, where the WWF was based, nor did he get along with several of his colleagues (among them Kevin Dunn and Vince Russo). The show featured an introduction to the company by owner Danny Davis, with a main event of Nick Dinsmore and Rob Conway vs Juan Hurtado and The Intern.[12]. [2] It remained in this role from 2000 until 2008. OVW and TNA would mutually ende the relationship on November 2, 2013 after a financial dispute.[26]. While the people of Kentucky didn’t take to Rico and Cena’s condescension, there was no doubting the pair’s success. Daniels defeated D'mone Solavino, KTD, Nigel, Sam Thompson and William Lutz in a steel cage six-way ladder match to become the inaugural champion", "Corey Storm defeated previous champion A.J. This event would mark the first collaboration between OVW and Impact since 2013 and would be the first time the new Davis Arena has ever sold out an event via pre-sale tickets. Marvelous after she laid down in the ring for him due to putting her in a trance in storyline. Even then, it took two Chokeslams from The Big Red Monster, as well as a Stunner from “Stone Cold” Steve Austin to put the “Demon of The Deep” down for the three-count. OVW Southern Tag Titles: “Tough Enough” (Matt Capotelli & John Hennigan) vs. Nova ... WWF Old School is dedicated to Wrestling fans all over the globe who love and dig Old School Wrestling (now WWE). The service would officially launch on the third week of March 2019 at a cost of $4.99 a month. [3], On September 23, 2009, OVW announced via a press release from WWE that Senior EVP John Laurinaitis had visited OVW while scouting prospective wrestlers, and that WWE intended to take "a much more active role in recruiting OVW developed talent". The rookie lived up to his promise in WWE’s developmental league while gaining invaluable experience. On November 7, 2011, it was announced that OVW and TNA, had reached an agreement for OVW to become TNA's official training and developmental territory. ET for the weekly wrestling program OVW TV, putting the spotlight on a roster of hungry young talent fighting to prove themselves in adrenaline-fueled pro wrestling action. Even with the expansion, lines before the show would start hours beforehand with a large standing room crowd being let in after seats were filled. With the influx of new talent the company outgrew its small location in Jeffersonville and needed to expand. John Cena, Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar and Batista. The top prospects of the industry weren’t placed under the bright lights of big cities like New York or Los Angeles, but in the old-school promotion based in the Bluegrass State. The OVW Rush Championship is a midcard title from the Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) promotion. Orton, foreshadowing his future abilities, proved himself to be a proficient brawler in OVW, braving weapon-filled fights to become the OVW Hardcore Champion on two occasions. It was announced on November 20, 2019 on OVW TV Tapings, replacing the Television title which was discarded by Tony Gunn. “The Perfect Man” became the perfect champion, winning the OVW Heavyweight Title in early 2002. OVW Ohio Valley Wrestling (2004) 2004/02/07 01. Impact immediately sent younger talent to Louisville for seasoning and Doug Williams was also sent down as a veteran trainer to work with younger talent on the show and help them in ring while veteran wrestlers Josie and Epiphany would hold a similar role for the female wrestlers. NXT Results for 10/28/20 Halloween Havoc New North American Champion Crowned, Io Shirai Retains, UWN Primetime Live Results (10/27): NWA Women's Title And Hollywood Heritage Title Bouts, IMPACT Wrestling Results for 10/27/20 Bound for Glory Fallout. This was after an incident where he was reported to have slapped one of OVW's beginners class students Anthony Carelli for having an inappropriate reaction when being confronted by a horror character called The Boogeyman during one of the companies shows. The announcement which was first announced on Twitter by Dixie Carter abruptly ended the ROH/OVW relationship. John Cena was known as The Prototype in OVW. [20] Meanwhile, creatively it was decided to let some of the younger veteran talent as well as members of its production crew help "modernise" the show to draw new fans. The final show at the original arena would be on August 21, 2002 headlined by a match between Damaja and Rene Dupree. [17] Cornette would be replaced in the OVW Broadcast booth by WWE Trainer Al Snow with his position overseeing creative being taken over by Paul Heyman. [5], OVW currently airs a weekly television program on Youtoo America WBNA-21, and on WBON-LD in London, Kentucky. Many hopeful Superstars headed to Derby City with dreams of making it big in sports-entertainment. The four biggest Superstars of the past twenty years have 43 World Championship reigns between them, seven Royal Rumble Match victories, turns as King of the Ring and Mr. Money in the Bank, and even a mixed martial arts championship and box office success. We would like to send you notifications for the latest news and updates. In fact, in his farewell match in OVW, Cena defeated Orton. [4] This relationship initially ended on November 2, 2013, but on March 19, 2019, OVW and Impact re-established their developmental agreement. Melina Perez, Johnny Nitro's real-life girlfriend, was introduced into the company in 2004 as his ex-girlfriend, an ally of Matt Cappotelli with whom Nitro was engaged in a scripted rivalry. Ohio Valley Wrestling (2004–2005) MNM was formed in the former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) "farm territory" Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). Rico dubbed the ripped Cena, then known as The Prototype, “The Perfect Man.”. With deep ties to top promotions around the globe, OVW has had a hand in producing some of the sport’s most iconic figures including John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Dave Bautista and many more. Throughout 2008 and 2009, OVW talent remained a large part of WWE's recruiting classes and were frequently used on WWE programming as extras or enhancement talent. John Cena was a can’t-miss prospect. Jim Cornette was still part owner of the company for another two years before selling his end to Davis in 2007. After he was dethroned, Leviathan ditched his demonic persona, joining up with Reverend D-Von’s ministry in WWE. In addition to flourishing up-and-comers, wrestling fans will recognize modern favorites such as hardcore trailblazer Rhino, wrestling royalty Brian Pillman Jr., and Buckeye brawler Sami Callihan, among others. But Cena’s reign would be short-lived, as he was called up to WWE’s main roster and went on to lead the company into the next decade. John Cena, Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar and Batista all made massive impacts on WWE, but before that, they were rookies honing their craft in Ohio Valley Wrestling. These changes would include being one of the first full-time professional wrestling organizations to have a weekly online series and the introduction of monthly pay per view live events. You can view a teaser for OVW on Game+ in the video above. This was OVW's first ever live televised event and it was streamed on FITE TV. Later in 2007, WWE helped create Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) in Tampa, Florida to serve as a new developmental territory. OVW TV and OVW Overdrive will air on Game+ beginning Sunday, October 18 at 9 am ET. [6], OVW would see a drastic change in 2008 with much of its established roster being picked up by the WWE and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (now known as Impact Wrestling) that same year. And now, as WWE Network prepares to look back on how Superstars like Cena, Orton, Lesnar and Batista helped define an era in the "Ruthless Aggression" documentary series premiering this Sunday, WWE Classics reveals the untold story of how their paths crossed before they were Superstars. [3] The promotion was unaffiliated from February 7, 2008 until November 2011, when it became the farm territory for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA; now Impact Wrestling). Brock Lesnar arrived in OVW after a stellar amateur wrestling career at the University of Minnesota. As of December 2011, over 100 OVW alumni have appeared in WWE. In 1999, WWF creative team member Jim Cornette bought a stake in OVW and expressed his interest in starting a full-service developmental territory for up and comers.