 INDEPENDENT WRESTLING FEDERATION LLC
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Championship Entertainment for the Entire Family Since 1998! ™ |
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KEVIN KNIGHT: Fans maintain a love-hate relationship with Kevin Knight. Love him or hate him, this cantankerous performer is a ruthless rouge with actions based on what is best for him. He is overly confident and displays a complete disregard for authority, as Knight is always looking out for number one. He's always scheming and plotting, and turmoil and controversy fill the air wherever he goes. His sarcastic wit and reckless manner often get him into predicaments that only his foolhardy courage can get him out of. Kevin keeps everyone off-kilter with his witty, outspoken, even abrasive remarks, but always gets the job done. As history proves, when Knight is right...tears are falling! Competed throughout the country since 1996, including bouts with WWE and NWA. Kevin ranked annually since 1998 in PWI Magazine's Top 500 wrestler list, and serves as IWF trainer. Wrestled legends Bob Backlund, Larry Zbyszko, Tito Santana, Honky Tonk Man, Brutus Beefcake, Jim The Anvil Neidhart, John Bradshaw Layfield, Iron Sheik, Nikolai Volkoff, King Kong Bundy, Dr. Tom Prichard and Chris Candido. Wrestled stars Steven Richards, Nunzio, Patriot, A-Train, Sal Sincere, The Wall, Nicole Bass, Viscera, Nova (Simon Dean), Charlie Haas, Joey Mercury, Dawn Marie, Ryan Shamrock, Eliminator Kronus, Steve Corino, Simon Diamond, Crowbar and Danny Doring. Managed by Jim Cornette, Terri Runnels and Dawn Marie. Served as police officer for Kurt Angle on SmackDown in 2005 to protect his Olympic Medal. Appeared on a 2004 edition of Raw from Madison Square Garden as a security guard in a segment with Ric Flair, Batista, Randy Orton and Eric Bischoff. Appeared in WrestleMania XX as a Druid for The Undertaker. In 2003, Knight competed at Madison Square Garden against A-Train in a TV match on Velocity. Appeared as quarterback in Survivor Series football-themed TV commercial in 2003. Wrestled for WWE twice in Connecticut in 1999, and served as a security guard for Vince McMahon on Raw in 1999. Height: 6' 4" Weight: 245 pounds Hometown: West Paterson, NJ Birthday: August 11 Debut: 1996 Finisher: Knight Fall Titles: IWF Heavyweight, American, Tag Team |
COMMISSIONER RICH ROSS: "I'm not happy until you're not happy!" That is the credo of Rich Ross, IWF Commissioner and mastermind of The Ross Family. For years, he sat back in a secondary role as a mild-mannered ring announcer, but he quietly studied the science of wrestling and everything associated with sports-entertainment. He laid in wait like a snake in the grass chomping at the bit for the right moment to strike with his venomous plan. Ross catapulted all his experience, knowledge and resources into becoming wrestling's premiere boss. Nevertheless, be forewarned...his smile is transparent. As the self-proclaimed Manager of Champions, he is sure to enrage everyone with his cutthroat tactics. Whether it is making shrewd deals to benefit his Family or searching for ways to make an extra buck, Ross is a conniving scoundrel. Whenever Ross cons the wrestlers, fans and business associates, they discover the cold harsh reality that Ross is Boss! Rich recently joined the management team at USA Network & NBC Universal partnering with WWE, supervising Raw and ECW programming. Throughout his illustrious managerial career, Ross managed several grapplers to championship gold, including the IWF Champion (Franciz in 2007, and Kevin Knight in 2005 and 2006), American Champion (Travis Blake in 2007 and 2006, and Shane O'Brien in 2005), and Tag Team Champions (Shane O'Brien & Aaron Stride in 2007, and Travis Blake & Shawn Donavan in 2005). He guided two men to the Tournament of Champions crown, including Blake in 2006, and Donavan in 2005. Boss Ross also led family members Blake and O'Brien to the 2007 Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament Crown. Rich Ross works professionally as a television producer with a major news network. He and Kevin Knight were co-hosts of several successful radio news and talk show programs at stations in New Jersey in the 1990s. He co-hosts the monthly Eruption Online Webcast with Knight here on WrestlingIWF.com. Height: 5' 11" Position: IWF Commissioner Hometown: Upper Bergen County, NJ Birthday: December 10 Debut: 1998 Manager Titles: Heavyweight, American, Tag Team |
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TRAVIS BLAKE: Travis Blake's ascent to the top of the IWF has been nothing short of stellar...too bad he trampled over everyone, including his friends, to get there. That is exactly what this glory-hound did. When he wants to, Blake can grapple with the best of them, but now prefers to play by his own warped rules. With his natural talent and innate cleverness, Travis knows how to mix scientific wrestling expertise with a bag of dirty tricks. His style frustrates opponents to the point that they lose the cool that he so carefully keeps. Blake rudely heckles competitors, insults the fans and badgers everyone else in between. He truly believes he is every woman's fantasy and every man's envy…the essence of conceit at the highest level. Blake began training at IWF Wrestling School in November 2001 and graduated from the program in October 2002. Appeared on the October 4, 2004, edition of WWE Raw from Madison Square Garden as a security guard in a segment with Ric Flair, Batista, Randy Orton and Eric Bischoff. Travis is the IWF Heavyweight Champion, a former two-time IWF American Champion, and former four-time IWF Tag Team Champion. Height: 5' 11" Weight: 215 lb. Hometown: Point Pleasant, NJ Birthday: April 28 Debut: 2001 Finisher: Texas Cloverleaf Submission Titles: IWF Heavyweight, American, Tag Team |
TONY TORRES: Tony Torres comes to the IWF straight from the Bronx, New York. This Dominican competitor battled against all odds on the streets while growing up and is ready to battle any and all opposition inside the squared-circle. He is a versatile performer able to match up well against any rival, be it smaller wrestlers or the big men. The streetwise Torres can mix it up with anybody, as his uncanny speed, intensity and tough-as-nails endurance make him a formidable foe. This Bronx bomber has trained extremely hard and is out to prove to everyone that he is Simply Amazing! Began training at IWF Wrestling School in September 2002 and graduated from the program in March 2003. Is a former two-time IWF Heavyweight Champion and a former two-time IWF Tag Team Champion with Antonio Rivera in Latin Revolution. Captured the 2007 IWF Tournament of Champions crown. Competes throughout the Northeast wrestling scene, and with IWA and WWC in Puerto Rico. Has teamed on several occasions with WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana...a man Torres proclaims is the "father of the original Latin Revolution movement!" Height: 6' 0" Weight: 230 lb. Hometown: Bronx, NY Birthday: July 14 Debut: 2002 Finisher: Bronx Bomb Titles: IWF Heavyweight, Tag Team |
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BIGGIE BIGGS: "Mo' pins equal mo' wins" for this fun-loving big man! Biggs remains a persistent contender and possesses a great fighting spirit unmatched by anyone in the IWF. Biggs is a tried-and-true veteran with superb courage and toughness. He is a bruiser in the ring, yet a consummate pro. Is the master of numerous submissions and has a vast technical arsenal. Loves his rap music, loves his fans and loves a good fight. When he executes the "Bigg-Bang" spinning side-slam, you had better get out the blotter because it is not going to be a pretty site. Biggs is an IWF Triple Crown Winner, having held the IWF Heavyweight, American and Tag Team Titles. Competed for hundreds of organizations across the Country since 1995, capturing many titles along the way. Biggs ranked annually since 1999 in Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Top 500 wrestler list. Competed for WWE in New London, CT, in 1999 and 2000. Height: 6' 4" Weight: 294 pounds Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ Birthday: June 13 Debut: 1995 Finisher: Bigg-Bang (Spinning Side-slam) Titles: IWF Heavyweight, American, Tag Team |
ANTONIO RIVERA: The street-wise thug Antonio Rivera hails from Puerto Rico and is one-half of Latin Revolution. Growing up, he took part in many fights at the barrios and is ready to start new battles in the IWF. He thinks everyone envy’s him because he is a master of the two-step like no one else. This self-professed Latino heartthrob loves the spotlight and only cares about himself. Although he solely speaks his native language, he makes sure his actions in the squared-circle get his point across clear as day. Once he says, "Que Pasa?" he is prepared to dance all over his opponents, showing ultimate disrespect on his way to victory. Graduated from the IWF Wrestling School training program in July 2004. Is a former IWF Junior Heavyweight Champion and a former two-time IWF Tag Team Champion with Tony Torres in Latin Revolution. Competes throughout the Northeast wrestling scene, and with IWA and WWC in Puerto Rico. Has teamed on several occasions with WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana. Height: 5' 11" Weight: 192 pounds Hometown: Puerto Rico Birthday: October 26 Debut: 2003 Finisher: Buenos Notches (Michinoku Driver) Titles: IWF Tag Team, Junior Heavyweight |
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JUSTIN CORINO: Destiny is not a matter of chance, it's a matter of choice! And recently, Justin Corino made the choice to do anything and everything it takes to get ahead. As a former amateur wrestler, Corino enjoyed success. Now he looks to soar to greater heights in the IWF and believes that underhanded tactics are his ticket to fame. This strapping youngster uses his power to his advantage as he muscles opponents around the ring with a mix of force and traditional mat wrestling techniques. Don't be fooled by his looks, as he is a feisty competitor. Already thinking he is a superstar in his own mind, the sky is the limit for Justin. If you don't believe it...just ask him! Began training at IWF Wrestling School in May 2005 and graduated from the program in January 2006. Is a former American Champion and two-time Tag Team Champion with Frank Scoleri. Height: 6' 0" Weight: 225 lb. Hometown: Belleville, NJ Birthday: June 4 Debut: 2005 Finisher: Legsweep Clothesline Titles: IWF American, Tag Team |
FRANCIZ: It is hard to calculate which is greater; Franciz’ immeasurable mass or his vicious mean-streak. After hearing the cheers from the fans early in his career, Franciz concluded with his own warped rationale that nice guys finish last. As he bullies foes around the ring at will with his brute strength, he just might be the most unstoppable force ever to occupy the IWF ring. This 340-pound mastodon proved that he will steam-roll over everyone in his way en route to super-stardom. Began training at IWF Wrestling School in May 2005 and graduated from the program in January 2006. Is a former IWF Heavyweight Champion, and captured the 2006 Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament Crown with Fred Sampson. Current member of The Ross Family. Height: 5' 11" Weight: 340 lb. Hometown: Bloomfield, NJ Birthday: August 12 Debut: 2005 Finisher: Avalanche Splash Titles: IWF Heavyweight |
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CHRIS STEELER: If you ask Chris Steeler for a self-observation, he will say he is the cutting-edge of wrestling. If you ask the fans, most strongly disagree. Steeler feels he deserves the red carpet treatment everywhere he goes and he has earned that right. He carries that same overbearing self-confidence with him into the squared circle and it rubs his opponents the wrong way, much to the dismay of the fans. Steeler is not above breaking the rules, as he will do whatever is necessary to insure success in his matches. Like he says, "If you're not cutting-edge, you're just obsolete!" Began training at IWF Wrestling School in December 2002 and graduated from the program in October 2003. Height: 6' 1" Weight: 205 lb. Hometown: Woodbridge, NJ Birthday: September 26 Debut: 2003 Finisher: Cutting Edge (Flatliner) Titles: IWF American, Junior Heavyweight |
JANA: Unlike most women in the sport of wrestling, Jana is an entity all to her own, never letting herself be defined by her gender. She knows that strength isn't all that is needed to win, so she takes advantage of her greatest tool...her brain. Whether inside or outside the ring, she never backs down from a good fight. Her mission in the IWF is to prove that the toughest competitors aren't always the men. Jana not also competes inside the squared-circle, she also serves as a ringside manager and ring announcer. Jana is a former IWF Tag Team Champion. Began training at IWF Wrestling School in December 2003 and graduated from the program in October 2004. Height: 5' 7" Weight: Never ask a lady! Hometown: Hackensack, NJ Birthday: January 29 Debut: 2004 Finisher: X-Factor Titles: IWF Tag Team |
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DAMIAN ADAMS: Damian Adams is one of the most talented stars in the world of wrestling. While skilled on the mat, this suave charmer can scrap with the best of them. Bronx born-and-bred, Adams is a tough customer who mixes his cat-like agility with a dangerous street-fighting mentality. Coupled with his resiliency and ability to absorb pain, he is a rugged combatant. Adams is sure to put away many foes with his "Damian Death-Lock" Sharpshooter. Began training at IWF Wrestling School in July 2000 and graduated in May 2001. He is an IWF Triple Crown Winner, having held the Heavyweight, American and Tag Titles. Competed for WWE on several occasions in 2005, including teaming with fellow IWF graduate Josh Daniels against Legion of Doom on SmackDown. Started training at WWE's Ohio Valley Wrestling in Kentucky in late 2005. Damian ranked annually since 2003 in PWI Magazine’s Top 500 wrestler list. Continues to make periodic IWF appearances, and serves as guest trainer at IWF Wrestling School. Height: 5' 10" Weight: 210 pounds Hometown: Louisville, KY Birthday: October 11 Debut: 2000 Finisher: Damian Death-Lock (Sharpshooter) Titles: IWF Heavyweight, American, Tag Team
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FRANK SCOLERI: Youth is a time when kids enjoy watching cartoons and playing video games with their friends. Frank Scoleri preferred the Discovery Channel over the Disney Channel, and read Shakespeare instead of Cat in the Hat. His never-ending thirst for knowledge eventually culminated with an impressive IQ of 135. Scoleri possesses great aptitude for physics, biology and history...all of which he utilizes to gain an upper hand in the ring when dissecting the mind and body of his opponents. However, he is more than a genius with an attitude. His athletic background is as diverse as a library. Frank boasts a successful amateur grappling and football career, and possesses a vast array of martial arts expertise. Having brawn on your side is an asset, but having the brains to achieve your goals makes a winner...especially when Scoleri brags to anyone and everyone who will listen. Began training at IWF Wrestling School in November 2005 and graduated from the program in October 2006. Is a two-time IWF Tag Team Champion with Justin Corino. Height: 6' 0" Weight: 245 pounds Hometown: Wayne, NJ Birthday: April 24 Debut: 2005 Finisher: Guillotine Legdrop Titles: IWF Tag Team |