Memphis Power Pro Wrestling (Power Pro Wrestling) was a
Memphis, Tennessee
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based
professional wrestling
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promotion that was founded by Randy Hales. It was affiliated with
Memphis Championship Wrestling and
World Wrestling Federation. It was the first developmental territory for the World Wrestling Federation. The roster featured WWF-contracted wrestlers sent for training and experience like
Kurt Angle
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and
Matt Bloom (Tensai/Albert), Daniel Bryan and Memphis wrestling legends
Bill Dundee and
Jerry Lawler
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Prior to joining the World Wrestling Federati ...
,
Brian Christopher
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and many others.
It operated from April 1998 to April 2001. The promotion was booked by Randy Hales and Brandon Baxter.
Alumni
Male wrestlers
Female wrestlers
Stables and tag teams
Managers and valets
Commentators and interviewers
Other personnel
Championships
Power Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship
The PPW Heavyweight Championship was the top title contested for in the Power Pro Wrestling (later Memphis Power Pro Wrestling).
Power Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championship
The PPW Tag Team Championship was a title contended for in the Power Pro Wrestling later Memphis Power Pro Wrestling promotion.
Power Pro Wrestling Television Championship
The PPW Television title was a secondary championship contested for in Power Pro Wrestling/Memphis Power Pro Wrestling.
Power Pro Wrestling Young Guns Championship
The PPW Young Guns title was a secondary championship contested for in Power Pro Wrestling/Memphis Power Pro Wrestling.
Power Pro Wrestling Hardcore Championship
The PPW Hardcore title was a secondary championship contested for in Power Pro Wrestling/Memphis Power Pro Wrestling.
See also
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List of independent wrestling promotions in the United States
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References
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Independent professional wrestling promotions based in Tennessee
Professional wrestling in Tennessee
Sports in Memphis, Tennessee