PCW Ultra is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Los Angeles, California. The company predominantly features several different styles of professional wrestling such as hardcore wrestling, lucha libre, and catch wrestling. PCW Ultra was founded in 2016 by former NWA Heavyweight Champion and current MLW wrestlers Josef Samael and Mike Scharnagl under the name Pacific Coast Wrestling.
PCW Ultra's roster consists of wrestlers and figures such as independent freelancers, signed talent, and retired legends.
History
Pacific Coast Wrestling (PCW) PCW Ultra was founded in January 2016 by Joseph Cabibbo (known professionally as Josef Samael) and Mike Scharnagl under the name Pacific Coast Wrestling (PCW). In an interview with Sports Illustrated Scharnagl talked about the formation of PCW Ultra, stating that he attended a wrestling show but felt that the show was lacking. Upon discovering the cost to establish a new promotion, he decided to create one right away. He balanced his PCW responsibilities with selling car care products. Samael has over two decades of experience as a wrestler who used the ring name The Sheik as a tribute to Ed Farhat. The promotion features several different styles of professional wrestling such as hardcore wrestling, lucha libre, and catch wrestling. Longtime wrestler Kevin Sullivan, known as “The Taskmaster” from his time in WCW, works behind-the-scenes with Josef Samael with the promotion as it continues to grow and expand its reach beyond the west coast.
In an interview with the podcast "Keeping it 100 with Konnan", Samael talks about the influence Sullivan has had on PCW Ultra's booking, and how Sullivan has taught him how to book, promote and format a show. WWE Hall of Famer Jake "The Snake" Roberts also helped teach Samael. PCW Ultra's events are also featured on FITE TV PPV.
Event history
In 2021 PCW Ultra made its post-pandemic return to wrestling and held its All Systems Go! event from ILWU Memorial Hall in Wilmington, California. The event featured matches from wrestlers like JTG, Steve Madison, Viva Van, The Bloodhunter with Kevin Sullivan, 2 Cold Scorpio, Alex Hammerstone, Alex Kane, Warbeast (Sheik, Fatu) and more. WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons also appeared at the event.
In 2020 PCW Ultra only held one event throughout the year out of the ILWU Memorial Hall in Wilmington, California due to the pandemic. January 10, 2020 PCW ULTRA held its Annual Anniversary 2K20 event featuring matches from wrestlers like Chris Masters, Killer Kross, TJ Perkins. Ring of Honor, Sumie Sakai, The Bloodhunter with Kevin Sullivan, Sabu, Jake Atlas, Mil Muertes, Alex Hammerstone, Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu), Outlaws Inc (Eddie Kingston and Homicide) and more.
In 2019 PCW Ultra held several events throughout the year out of the ILWU Memorial Hall in Wilmington, California. Some of these include Into the Void, which featured matches from wrestlers like Alex Hammerstone, Sumie Sakai, Viva Van, Brian Pillman Jr., Jacob Fatu, Eddie Kingston, Jake Atlas, Daga, Sheik, Homicide, Mil Muertes, WWE Hall of Famer Savio Vega, and more.
PCW Ultra also held its event No Quarter event on August 9, which featured matches from wrestlers like Mil Muertes, Dan Maff, Daga, Puma King, Matt Sydal, Brian Pillman Jr., Jake Atlas, TJ Perkins, Sumie Sakai, Tessa Blanchard, Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu), Outlawz Inc. (Eddie Kingston and Homicide), WWE Hall of Famer Kelly Kelly and more.
On June 14, 2019, PCW Ultra held its Mind Crawler event which featured matches from wrestlers like, TJ Perkins, Adam Brooks, Jake Atlas, Brian Pillman Jr., Mil Muertes, Sami Callihan, Tessa Blanchard, Jordynne Grace, Trey Miguel, Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu), The Lucha Brothers (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix) and more. On March 29, 2019, PCW Ultra held its annual event Wrestle Summit which included wrestlers from different promotions like All Elite Wrestling, Impact Wrestling, Major League Wrestling, PCW Ultra, Defy Wrestling, and The Wrestling Revolver. the summit featured matches from wrestlers like Trey Miguel, Adam Brooks, Caleb Konley, Kikutaro, Tessa Blanchard, Daga, Taya Valkyrie, John Morrison, Sami Callihan, Brian Cage, Jake Atlas, Wes Lee, Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu), Nash Carter, Mil Muertes, Isaiah Scott and more.
On October 26, 2018, PCW Ultra held its Possessed event from ILWU Memorial Hall in Wilmington, California. The event featured matches from wrestlers like Jake Atlas, Chris Bey, Marko Stunt, Alexander Hammerstone, Daga, Brody King, Puma King, Tessa Blanchard, Priscilla Kelly. Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu), Abyss, Sinn Bodhi, Isaiah Scott, Darby Allin, Pentagon Jr., P. J. Black and more.
Events glossary +EventDateLocationNotesAll Systems Go!October 22, 2021Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesAnniversary 2K20January 10, 2020Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesWrestle Summit 2 (Day 2)December 1, 2019Seattle, WashingtonNotesWrestle Summit 2 (Day 1)November 30, 2019Seattle, WashingtonNotesInto the VoidOctober 18, 2019Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesNo QuarterAugust 9, 2019Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesMind CrawlerJune 14, 2019Los Angeles, CaliforniaNotesWrestle SummitMarch 29, 2019Los Angeles, CaliforniaNotesAnniversary 2K19January 18, 2019Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesBelieveDecember 7, 2018Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesPossessedOctober 26, 2018Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesVision QuestSeptember 7, 2018Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesSound the AlarmJuly 27, 2018Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesOpposites AttackJune 8, 2018Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesMay the 4thMay 4, 2018Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesTuff LuckMarch 16, 2018Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesAnniversary 2K18January 19, 2018Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesRefuse to LoseDecember 1, 2017Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesDemonizedOctober 6, 2017Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesYoung Guns IISeptember 2, 2017Long Beach, CaliforniaNotesSecond to NoneJuly 28, 2017Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesShowdownJune 2, 2017Los Angeles, CaliforniaNotesYoung GunsApril 22, 2017Long Beach, CaliforniaNotesHigh TideMarch 24, 2017Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesFantasmJanuary 20, 2017Wilmington, CaliforniaNotesClear the WayNovember 12, 2016Torrance, CaliforniaNotesTitle WaveAugust 20, 2016Torrance, CaliforniaNotesRelentlessJune 4, 2016Torrance, CaliforniaNotesThe ShiningMarch 26, 2016Torrance, CaliforniaNotesRelease the KrakenJanuary 9, 2016Torrance, CaliforniaNotes
Championships +ChampionshipCurrent Champion(s)Date wonLocationNotesUltra Heavyweight ChampionshipGaleno del MalWilmington, Californiadefeated Titus Alexander and Calvin Tankman at SCENE NOT HEARD - winning vacant title due to Fatu signing to WWEUltra Light ChampionshipBryan KeithApril 22, 2023Wilmington, CaliforniaDefeated Myron Reed at Saturday Night SpecialUltra Tag Team ChampionshipVacantJanuary 20, 2017Wilmington, CaliforniaVacant due to Jacob Fatu Leaving as he was signed by WWEUltra Women ChampionshipZamayaOctober 22, 2021Wilmington, CaliforniaDefeated Viva Van
Roster PCW Ultra's roster consists of wrestlers and figures such as independent freelancers, signed talent, and retired legends.
Fighting Athletes & Managers Source: +NameDebutNotesNameDebutNotesNameDebutNotesNameDebutNotesA. C. H.December 7, 2018NotesJTGOctober 22, 2021NotesMatt SydalAugust 9, 2019NotesSinn BodhiOctober 26, 2018NotesAdam BrooksMarch 29, 2019NotesJoe GravesJanuary 9, 2016NotesMecha WolfAugust 20, 2016NotesSteve MadisonOctober 22, 2021NotesAllie KatchOct 29th 2021NotesLuchasaurusMarch 27, 2020NotesMil MuertesMarch 29, 2019NotesSumie SakaiAugust 9, 2019NotesArtemis SpencerMarch 29, 2019NotesSuper PandaMarch 27, 2020NotesThe Natural ClassicsOctober 18, 2019NotesSwoggleMarch 16, 2018NotesBestia 666July 28, 2017NotesJuicy FinauOctober 22, 2021Notes1 Called MandersOctober 22, 2021NotesTJ PerkinsJanuary 9, 2016NotesThe Blood HunterJanuary 10, 2020NotesKikutaroJune 2, 2017NotesThe OracleNovember 12, 2016NotesTaya ValkyrieDecember 7, 2018NotesBrian CageAugust 20, 2016NotesKarrion KrossJanuary 10, 2020NotesPuma KingSeptember 7, 2018NotesTessa BlanchardMay 4, 2018NotesBrian Pillman JrJune 14, 2019NotesSlice BoogieAugust 9, 2019NotesReno ScumJune 4, 2016NotesTimothy ThatcherJanuary 9, 2016NotesChris MastersJanuary 10, 2020NotesDanny LimelightJune 4, 2016NotesRey HorusSeptember 7, 2018Notes2 Cold ScorpioOctober 22, 2021NotesDagaJune 10, 2017NotesLil CholoDecember 7, 2018NotesRuby RazeJanuary 10, 2020NotesTrey MiguelMarch 29, 2019NotesDiamanteSeptember 7, 2018NotesLos LuchasAugust 20, 2016NotesSami CallihanMarch 24, 2017NotesVipressMarch 27, 2020NotesDragon LeeJune 8, 2018NotesPentagon JrAugust 20, 2016NotesSchaffJune 14, 2019NotesZack Sabre JrDecember 1, 2017NotesEddie KingstonSeptember 7, 2018NotesRey FenixAugust 20, 2016NotesShawn DonovanMarch 29, 2019NotesZeda ZhangDecember 9, 2021NotesHomicideMay 4, 2018NotesMatt CrossJuly 27, 2018NotesDan MaffMarch 29, 2019Notes
Legends Source: NameNameNameNameAbyssThe Great MutaMick FoleySabuRoad Warrior AnimalHakuMil MascarasThe SandmanBilly GunnJake The Snake RobertsRicky SteamboatSavio VegaChristy HemmeKelly KellyRob Van DamStan HansenGail KimKevin SullivanRon SimmonsTerry Funk
Alumni Source: Ring NameRing NameRing NameRing NameIsaiah ScottMartin StoneJeff CobbAngel GarzaBrody KingFlip GordanAlicia WarringtonP. J. BlackLio RushStephan BonnarRachel ElleringJake AtlasKeith LeeChelsea GreenJay WhiteJohn Morrison
Staff +NameRoleDan MasterRing AnnouncerDom VitalliDirector of CommunicationsChristian ColeColor Commentator Todd KenelyPlay by Play Commentator
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