Women of Wrestling (WOW!), a women's professional wrestling television series and promotion, was created in 2000 by David McLane, the founder of Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. WOW is returning for its fourth season, and a trailer teasing all the action ahead has now been released.
Season four opens with episodes that dive into backstories, rivalries, and epic feuds, culminating in the first-ever WOW Tag Team Championship Cage Match. A special episode will also celebrate the 40-year legacy of women’s wrestling in Las Vegas, from the launch of GLOW (Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) to today’s WOW - Women Of Wrestling.
Here's a look at what you can expect from the upcoming season.
Fights At Fremont Street Experience
Making history as the first-ever professional wrestling events held on Fremont Street, the “Fights At Fremont Street Experience” will bring the signature WOW purple ring to the heart of Las Vegas for an unforgettable, action-packed spectacle this October. In a night of non stop action, the stakes are as high as the LED ceiling over the Fremont Street Experience!
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Paola The Colombian GOAT, accompanied by the Vegas VIP Abilene Maverick battles it out with Mexican sensation and current WOW World Champion, Tormenta.
New Superheroes Joining the Roster
“WOW - Women Of Wrestling, the premier all-female sports entertainment property, returns with a brand-new season beginning the weekend of September 13. Six new WOW Superheroes are also joining WOW’s season four adds six new WOW Superheroes to its roster of over 40 Superheroes, including child tennis prodigy, Brooklyn Love, weapons master from Kokomo, Indiana, Drucilla Blade, and the freight train, Destiny Diesel.
Here are some of the new faces you'll see:
- Arianna Gambino: Arianna Gambino, the youngest daughter of a famous New York family, has traded pirouettes for power moves to rule the WOW ring. Taking over the Boss position of Family Dynasty’s feared faction, “The Alliance,” she commands her team with precision and strength.
- Brooklyn Love: With a tennis racket as her weapon and a backhand sharp enough to make Venus look twice, she was a force on the court.
- Catalina Speed: Hailing from Miami, Florida, Catalina Speed carries her family’s journey, inspired by her father who drifted seven days from Cuba. She hits life in overdrive, bringing her rugby and amateur wrestling background to the WOW ring.
- Destiny Diesel: From the streets of Chula Vista to the heart of San Diego, Destiny Diesel has traded the corporate cage for the open road to greatness and she’s a high-octane powerhouse barreling toward the WOW World Championship.
- Drucilla Blade: She found her power in stage combat and sword fighting, transforming from someone who once hid into a warrior who now strikes.
- Nova Sky: Whispers of a mysterious Project X suggest she was designed not just for life, but for conquest inside the squared circle.
Returning and Notable WOW Personalities
WOW personnel consists of professional wrestlers, commentators, ring announcers and various other positions. Santana Garrett is a shining light in the rings of WOW-Women Of Wrestling-and has seen the larger-than-life body slamming business evolve greatly since debuting for her father’s wrestling promotion as a rookie. Now, Garrett has not only guest coached at the WWE Performance Center, but she also continues to pass her wisdom on to the women of WOW.
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Names like AJ Mendez, Stephen Dickey and David McLane announce all the action in this very special episode of WOW - Women Of Wrestling as the two WOW World Championship matches that the industry cannot stop talking about are showcased.
Here are some other personalities associated with WOW:
- Abilene Maverick
- Adriana Gambino
- Americana
- Ariel Sky
- The Mother Truckers (Big Rig Betty and Holly Swag)
- BK Rhythm
- Killa Kate
- Chainsaw
- Chantilly Chella
- Ray Lyn
- Coach Campanelli
- Crystal Waters
- Daisy Lane
- Foxxy Fierce
- Fury
- Exile
- Gigi Gianni
- Gloria Glitter
- Goldie Collins
- Gabriella Cruz
- Holidead
- The Island Girl Kalaki
- Jessie Jones
- Kandi Krush
- Kara Kai
- Katarina Jinx
- Keta Rush
- Laurie Carlson
- Lil J-Boogie
- Lindsey Carlson
- Magnificent Miranda Mirage
- Paola Mayfield
- Penelope Pink
- Princess Aussie
- Reina Del Rey
- Roxxy Fierce
- Sandy Shore
- Santana Garrett
- Scout Parker
- Siren
- Spice
- Sprout Greens
- Sugar
- Sylvia Sanchez
- Tara Strike
- Tiki Chamorro
- The Classmaster
- Tormenta
- Veronica Varoom
- Xena Phoenix
- Angelica Dante
- Lana Star
- Samantha Smart
- Sophia Lopez
- Leslie Garza
- Amber O'Neal
- Angel Rose
- GI Jane
- Leia Makoa
- Randi Rah Rah
- Razor
- Robbie Rocket
- Sasha Sparks
- Sierra Breeze
- Stephy Slays
- Vivian Rivera
WOW's Unique Appeal
WOW serves a purpose of being a women's-only wrestling league that exists to elevate new wrestlers (and giving some veterans a place to work) while enjoying a national TV reach thanks to syndication. It has served as a launching pad for Nikkita Lyons/Faith The Lioness and has showcased Santana Garrett, Tessa Blanchard, and Amber O'Neal in in-ring roles (and April Mendez/AJ Lee as an on-screen personality.)
The promotion puts on a wrestling show for the fun of it. They know what their promotion is, and they stick to it 1000%. Their production values are also incredibly impressive. Characters are big and bright and colorful and cheesy and I love it. Promos are ironically enjoyable. Storylines are simple and straightforward.
While some find the matches rough and quickly finished, others appreciate the decent matches that sometimes occur. The over-the-top gimmicks and the carnie side of wrestling can be quite enjoyable for those who appreciate the sillier side of the sport.
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Match Examples
Revisit the championship highlights of WOW's season of battles. We kick the weekend off with a hard hitting Tag Team Championship match as Miami's Sweet Heat, Laurie and Lindsey Carlson leaves it all in the purple ring, defending their faction's titles against The Tonga Twins, Kona and Kaoz. And in the final showdown on this special episode we will relive the spectacular Princess Aussie battling Penelope Pink for the singles WOW World Championship.
Examples of matches from previous seasons include:
- Natalie T. Ice Cold vs. Caliente defeated Jacklyn Hyde
- Beckie the Farmers Daughter defeated Jacklyn Hyde
- Jungle Grrrl vs. The Beverly Hills Babe
- The Beast vs. Princess Aussie vs. Tormenta
WOW World Championship Title History
A look at the WOW World Championship title history:
| Wrestler | Event |
|---|---|
| Jungle Grrrl | vs. The Beverly Hills Babe |
| Tessa Blanchard | vs. Jungle Grrrl |
| The Beast | vs. Holidead |
| Princess Aussie | defeated Penelope Pink |
| Tormenta | Current WOW World Champion |