Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling, or 3PW, was a hardcore professional wrestling promotion based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Considered an attempt at reviving Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), it ran many shows from the former ECW Arena.

The promotion was founded in 2002 by ECW alumni Jasmin St. Claire and Brian "The Blue Meanie" Heffron, later being joined by ECW founder Tod Gordon. Many former ECW veterans, such as Raven, The Sandman, Al Snow and Sabu, made up the roster of the promotion. The promotion closed in 2005 after encountering financial difficulties.

History The promotion was founded by Jasmin St. Claire and Brian "The Blue Meanie" Heffron and they were later joined by former Extreme Championship Wrestling promoter Tod Gordon. In the beginning, 3PW brought in wrestling greats like Dusty Rhodes, Terry Funk, Abdullah The Butcher and Bam Bam Bigelow to add to the roster. The first 3PW shows ran at the ECW Arena, but when XPW Owner Rob Black signed an exclusive lease to the arena, 3PW moved to The Electric Factory.

In 2004, 3PW had a show featuring a Blue World Order reunion with Blue Meanie and Stevie Richards. The next month, 3PW hosted an NWA Florida X Division Championship match between Roderick Strong and Mikey Batts.

In December 2004, however, problems began to surface. 3PW booker Tod Gordon resigned, walking out during a 3PW event following an argument with 3PW officials when there was apparently no money to pay wrestlers, security and other staff for the event. In April, Jasmin St. Claire was officially replaced as CEO by Richard McDonald. Rockin' Rebel took over as booker, but he and the Blue Meanie soon became involved in a business dispute with Pro Wrestling Unplugged owners Johnny Kashmere and Trent Acid. When St. Claire stopped receiving her royalty checks, she responded by putting the promotion up for sale in a one-day auction on eBay although, no one responded to the $180,000 asking price. Blue Meanie attempted to resurrect the company, but was unable to find an investor. The company's final show was on June 18, 2005. In 2007 Force Entertainment began Professionally repacking and distributing 3PW Events throughout Australia commercially and through the companies' websites, as such the DVD releases started turning up in supermarkets, video stores, and retail outlets.

Alumni Male wrestlers Birth name:Ring name(s):Tenure:NotesDon E. Allen2004–2005Damian Adams2002–2005Mikey Batts2004Prince Nana2003Nick Berk2003Bam Bam Bigelow2002Joey Matthews2002–2004Kris Krude2005CM Punk2002Dylan Knight / Mike Brown2002, 2005Slyk Wagner Brown2004–2005Sabu2002–2004Monsta Mack2003–2005Kid Kash2002–2003Chris Chetti2002–2003Colt Cabana2002Steve Corino2002Zandig2003Christopher Daniels2004–2005James Storm2005B-Boy2005Amish Roadkill2002–2005White Lotus2002Johnny Grunge2002, 2004Homicide2003, 2005Tommy Suede2005Crowbar2002Paul E. Normous2002The Sandman2002–2004Terry Funk2003Ace Steel2002Chris Hamrick2002Chris Harris2005Chris Sabin2004–2005Hack Meyers2002The Blue Meanie2002–2005Curt Hennig2002Xavier2003A.J. Styles2003–2005Matt Striker2002–2005Simon Diamond2004–2005Ron Killings2002Jason Knight2002Axl Rotten2002Jerry "The King" Lawler2002–2003Raven2003–2004Roderick Strong2004Mafia2003Jerry Lynn2003–2004Little Guido2002Ruckus2003–2005N8 Mattson2004–2005Mike Kruel2003–2005Angel2002Greg Matthews2005Danny Doring2002NOSAWA2002–2003Abyss2005Rocco Rock2002Justin Credible2003, 2005Sterling James Keenan2005Wifebeater2003–2004Balls Mahoney2003Jimmy Snuka2003Devon Moore2005Jack Victory2003–2004Dusty Rhodes2002–2003Al Snow20042 Cold Scorpio2004Abdullah the Butcher2002–2003Low Ki2003–2004Christian York2002–2003Chris Hero2002Derek Wylde2004Rob Eckos2002–2005Kevin Sullivan2002–2003Tank Toland2002Towel Boy2002Ricky Vega2003–2004Trent Acid2003, 2005Syxx-Pac2002The Messiah2005Bill Wiles / Bilvis Wesley2002Rockin' Rebel2002–2005Ian Rotten2002–2003Pitbull #12002–2004New Jack2002Caesar Smalls2005CJ O'Doyle2003–2005Dead Man Walking2002Del Tsunami2002Dirk Ciglar2005Drew Blood2005Greg Spitz2005Jay Money2005Josh Daniels2002–2003, 2005Jeff Rocker2003JT Moses2005Judas Gray2005Matt Vandal2002Mike Austin2002Murder One2002Orion2002Pierce St. John2002Rapid Fire Maldonado2002Ric Blade2002–2003Robert Pigeon2002Ron Zombie2004–2005Shawn Donavan2002Shirley Doe2002Super Hentai2002Teddy Fine2005

Stables and tag teams Tag team/Stable(s)MembersTenure(s)America's Most WantedChris Harris and James Storm2005The Bad BreedAxl Rotten and Ian Rotten2002The Bad Street BoysChristian York and Joey Matthews2002Blackball'd Greg Matthews and The Rockin' Rebel2005Da Hit SquadMonsta Mack and Mafia2003Danny Doring and RoadkillDanny Doring and Roadkill2002Notorious Inc.Devon Moore and Drew Blood2005Pitbulls 2004Gary Wolfe and Mike Kruel2004The Primetime PlayersMike Brown and Teddy Fine2005The Public EnemyJohnny Grunge and Rocco Rock2002

Managers and valets Birth name:Ring name(s):Tenure:NotesGeorge Frankenstein2003Jasmin St. Claire2002–2003April Hunter2004–2005Missy Hyatt2002–2003Talia2004–2005Diana2002Miss Candie2002

Commentators and interviewers Birth name:Ring name(s):Tenure:NotesBill Apter

Other personnel Birth name:Ring name(s):Tenure:NotesJasmin St. Claire2002–2003PromoterTod Gordon2002–2004BookerThe Blue Meanie2002–2005Promoter

Notes † Indicates they are deceased. ‡ Indicates they died while they were employed with 3PW.

Championships 3PW World Heavyweight Championship Wrestler Times Date Place NotesGary Wolfe1August 24, 2002Philadelphia, PAWon an 8-man tournament to become the 1st 3PW Champion.Sabu 1October 19, 2002Philadelphia, PAGary Wolfe 2December 28, 2002Philadelphia, PA Terry Funk 1June 21, 2003Philadelphia, PA Justin Credible 1August 16, 2003Philadelphia, PARaven1November 22, 2003Philadelphia, PAJoey Matthews 1April 17, 2004Philadelphia, PAChristopher Daniels 1August 21, 2004Philadelphia, PASlyk Wagner Brown1February 19, 2005 Philadelphia, PA Amish Roadkill1May 21, 2005Philadelphia, PATitles became defunct when the promotion closed down.

3PW Tag Team Championship Wrestler Times Date Place NotesSlyk Wagner Brown & April Hunter1August 21, 2004Philadelphia, PAWon a battle royal to become 1st champions.Pitbulls 2004 (Gary Wolfe & Mike Kruel)1October 16, 2004Philadelphia, PA Wolfe was stripped of the title due to a backstage incident.Mike Kruel & Simon Diamond 1February 19, 2005Philadelphia, PADiamond was awarded the title to replace WolfeTitle vacated on March 29, 2005 when Kruel left 3PW.Blackball'd (Rockin' Rebel & Greg Matthews) May 21, 2005Won a battle royal to win the vacant titles.Titles became defunct when the promotion closed down.

References

External links 3PW title histories 3PW at Online World of Wrestling CageMatch.de - Pro Pain Pro Wrestling