Winnipeg Professional Wrestling (WPW), or simply Winnipeg Pro Wrestling, is a Canadian independent professional wrestling promotion. The promotion hosts live events in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and broadcasts its shows on tape delay on YouTube. It began airing on Rogers TV on March 20, 2026. WPW has two men's singles championships, one women's singles championship, and one men's tag team championship.

History Winnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW) was established in late 2018, holding its inaugural event at the Sherbrook Inn in the Broadway neighborhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Following the sell-out of its debut show, the promotion transitioned to larger venues. The company is owned and operated by Devin Bray and Ben Kissock, who have managed day-to-day operations since its inception.

Since the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdowns, the promotion has increased its schedule to approximately five events per year. Its matches, typically held in venues with capacities of several hundred, frequently reach capacity shortly after tickets are released for sale.

WPW utilizes episodic storytelling with continuity across its events. The promotion maintains a roster of over 50 athletes, comprising local performers and out-of-province wrestlers who appear on a regular basis. While focusing on regional talent, WPW has featured guest appearances from internationally recognized wrestlers, including Mercedes Moné, Karl Anderson, and Luke Gallows. The promotion also features a recurring cast of on-screen personnel, including ringside security, backstage interviewers, and announcers. Co-owner Devin Bray portrays the character Gene Spungo, a color commentator distinguished by his signature cowboy hat.

Since its inception, Winnipeg Pro Wrestling has transitioned from community spaces to major municipal landmarks. The promotion's flagship annual October event "Rumble In The Burt" is held at the Burton Cummings Theatre. It set a promotion attendance record with over 1,600 fans in attendance in 2025. In addition to its residency at the West End Cultural Centre, WPW has produced events at several prominent Winnipeg venues, including Canada Life Centre, Princess Auto Stadium, Manitoba Museum, the Red River Exhibition, the Winnipeg Art Gallery, the Centennial Concert Hall, and the Winnipeg Railway Museum.

On February 25, 2026, WPW announced that the promotion would premiere on Rogers TV in Canada on March 20, marking their television debut. Rumble In The Burt 3, which was taped on October 19, 2025, will be the show that will air on the promotion's premiere.

Championships and accomplishments Current champions Championship Current champion(s) ReignDate won Days held Defenses LocationNotesRef.WPW ChampionshipDevon Monroe 1July 17, 2026 0 Winnipeg, ManitobaDefeated Chad Daniels at Tag In Tag Out. This was Monroe's Voyageur Cup title opportunity,WPW Women's ChampionshipJody Threat 3March 31, 2026 0Defeated Mercedes Moné at Fight At The Museum 4.WPW Tag Team ChampionshipMentallo and Tyler Colton 1May 22, 2026 0Defeated Nu Money (Bryce Bentley and Scott Ripley III) at Sup, Bud?.WPW 92.1 CITI Championship"Sweet" Bobby Schink 1July 9, 2026 0Defeated Brax at Slam Jam 3.

WPW Championship

The WPW Championship is a men's professional wrestling world championship created and promoted by the Canadian promotion Winnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW). It is the promotion's primary and most prestigious championship. As of , , there have been five reigns among five champions. AJ Sanchez is the inaugural champion and held the title the longest at 1,141 days; although the COVID-19 lockdown occurred during his title reign, which forced WPW to not host an event for days between December 12, 2019 and April 15, 2022. Meanwhile, Bobby Schink held the title the shortest at 254 days.

Devon Monroe is the current champion in his first reign. He won the title by defeating Chad Daniels at Tag In Tag Out on July 17, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This was Monroe's Voyageur Cup title opportunity.

WPW Women's Championship

The WPW Women's Championship is a women's professional wrestling world championship created and promoted by the Canadian promotion Winnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW). As of , , there have been six reigns among five champions and two vacancies. Jody Threat was the inaugural champion and held the title the longest at 503 days in her first reign. She also held the title the shortest at 37 days in her second reign. She has the most reigns with three.

Jody Threat is the current champion in her third reign. She won the title by defeating Mercedes Moné at Fight At The Museum 4 on March 31, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Combined reigns †Indicates the current champion

RankWrestler No. of reigns Combined days No. of defenses1 † 3 + 10+2 1 323 63 1 163 04 1 134 05 1 87 0

WPW 92.1 CITI Championship

The WPW 92.1 CITI Championship is a men's professional wrestling championship created and promoted by the Canadian promotion Winnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW). It is named after 92.1 CITI, a commercial radio station in Winnipeg, Manitoba that broadcasts a mainstream rock format. As of , , there have been four reigns four three champions. Devon Monroe was the inaugural champion. Sammy Peppers held the title the longest at 163 days, while Anderson Tyler Moore held the title the shortest at 93 days.

"Sweet" Bobby Schink is the current champion in his first reign. He won the title by defeating Brax at Slam Jam 3 on July 8, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

WPW Tag Team Championship

The WPW Tag Team Championship is a men's professional wrestling world ag team championship created and promoted by the Canadian promotion Winnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW). It is a standard tag team championship, being contested by teams of two wrestlers. As of , , there have been four reigns among five teams and eight individual champions. Red Hot Summer (Bryce Bentley and Sammy Peppers) were the inaugural champions. They held the titles the longest at 378 days. Meanwhile, Bobby Schink and AJ Sanchez held the titles the shortest at 173 days. Bentley and Scott Ripley III are tied for the most individual reigns at two.

Mentallo and Tyler Colton are the current champions in their first reign as a team and individually. They won the titles by defeating Nu Money (Bryce Bentley and Scott Ripley III) at Sup, Bud? on May 22, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Combined reigns

By individual †Indicates the current champion

RankWrestler No. of reigns Combined days No. of defenses1 2 686 122 2 555 73 1 378 64 1 247 15 1 173 26 1 173 17 † 1 + 1+ †

Voyageur Cup The Voyageur Cup is an annual single-elimination tournament held in March at the West End Cultural Center. The winner of the men's tournament earns a future WPW Championship match. In 2026, a women's tournament was created with the winner earning a future WPW Women's Championship match.

Year DivisionWinner Runner-upEvent Dates Venue LocationRef.2024 MenJames Roth Chad DanielsWinnipeg Street Fighter March 8–9, 2024 West End Cultural Center Winnipeg, Manitoba2025 MenBobby Schink Tommy BillingtonNormal Kombat March 7–8, 20252026 WomenJody Threat Shayna BaszlerVoyageur Cup March 13–14, 2026MenDevon Monroe Brax

Winner's championship opportunity

Year DivisionTournament winnerChampionship matchRef.Opponent(s)Event Date Venue Location2024 MenJames RothTyler Colton (c)Fight At The Museum 2 April 28, 2024 Manitoba Museum Winnipeg, Manitoba2025 MenBobby SchinkJames Roth (c) and Chad DanielsRumble In The Burt 3 October 19, 2025 Burton Cummings Theatre2026 WomenJody ThreatMercedes Moné (c)Fight At The Museum 4 March 31, 2026 Manitoba MuseumMenDevon MonroeChad Daniels (c)Tag In Tag Out July 17, 2026 Blue Note Park (c) – denotes the defending champion

List of Grand Slam winners The Grand Slam is a distinction given to a professional wrestler who has won the WPW World Championship, WPW 92.1 CITI Championship, WPW Tag Team Championship, and the Voyageur Cup. Bobby Schink was the first to complete this feat, completing it after winning the WPW 92.1 CITI Championship at Slam Jam 3 on July 9, 2026.

Champion Primary championship Secondary championship Tag team championship TournamentWorld 92.1 CITI Tag Team Voyageur CupBobby SchinkJanuary 26, 2023 July 9, 2026 January 26, 2025 March 8, 2025

Notes

See also List of professional wrestling promotions

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