By Weston Browning

“I have 3 goals at CWFH,” proclaims Suede Thompson, “Win the PP3 Cup, fill it with Suederade, and give a big toast to Percy Pringle III. My man LOVED drinking Suederade!” The charismatic Dab King from Sin City has been on quite the roll here at Championship Wrestling from Hollywood and has carved a spot out for himself throughout the United Wrestling Network. A featured competitor on shows like Championship Wrestling from Arizona in Phoenix, Future Stars of Wrestling in Las Vegas, and Freelance Wrestling in Chicago, Suede Thompson is at the top of his game and the wrestling world is paying attention. Following huge wins over the likes of Big Duke, DJ Hyde, and Peter Avalon in 2017, eyes across the United Wrestling Network are glued to their televisions to see what’s next for the “CEO of Suederade.” These major victories have paved the way for Thompson’s biggest opportunity yet in 2018 – if he can make it happen.

The first stop on Suede Thompson’s 2018 is the Percy Pringle III Memorial Cup Tournament. Recently HollywoodWrestling.com sat down with the self-proclaimed “One Man Show” and asked how he was feeling going into the PP3 Cup Tournament.

“I am laser-focused on winning the PP3 Cup and starting out 2018 on the TOP. The thought of having my name alongside some of Hollywood’s greatest wrestlers would be LIT!” One of the oldest traditions in CWFH, the winner of the prestigious cup is awarded the opportunity to challenge any United title holder of their choice. If things keep going the way that they have for Suede in the New Year, it’s a fair guess that he will be holding some of that gold soon.

With the PP3 Cup fast approaching, tensions are running high in the United Wrestling Network. No matter the result, “Your Favorite Wrestler’s Favorite Wrestler” is sure to make 2018 the Year of Suede. Turn Down For What?

By Weston Browning

Julius Coleman. What does that name mean to you? Here at Championship Wrestling from Hollywood that name means hard work, undeterred focus, and positive mental attitude. One of the fan favorites in CWFH, Julius Coleman has already shown that he is destined for great things. The Hunter’s Point native came from hard beginnings, with drugs and gang activity right outside his door, but chose to overcome adversity and live as an example of hope to others.

“I decided to be the rose that blossomed through the rubble of the concrete jungle,” Coleman says with a determined expression. Influenced by acts like Public Enemy – the hip-hop group, not the tag team – Julius incorporates a tenacity and awareness into his style that has made him a huge success around Southern California. When asked by HollywoodWrestling.com what makes him confident that now is his time to find gold in CWFH, he remarked, “Not every blade of grass grows at the same rate. And that’s the case with me.”

Several of the competitors in the PP3 Cup Tournament have created a list of opponents they’d like to face, should they come up victorious in the finals. Julius has joined the other entrants by naming a few potential matchups of his own. “I’d like to test myself against Rocky Romero, Ryan Taylor, and Bad Dude Tito,” says the blossom that grew from Hunter’s Point. “But my main goal is to win the PP3 Cup and challenge Scorpio Sky for the United Television Championship.” With this plan in mind, Julius Coleman is looking to score the biggest wins of his career in 2018.

The PP3 Cup Tournament begins January 14th at the Oceanview Pavilion. Make sure to stay tuned to the United Wrestling Network to catch all the action and more on Championship Wrestling from Hollywood!

By Adam Jeremies

For the competitors of Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, each new year means a chance for glory by winning the Percy Pringle III Memorial Cup Tournament.  The winner of the Percy Pringle III Memorial Cup can challenge for any title in the United Wrestling Network and at any time he or she chooses, a right known as “Percy’s Privilege.”  Past winners, whose names are transcribed on the PP3 Cup, include Ricky Mandel, Rocky Romero, YUMA, Dicky Mayer, and Ryan Taylor, who won the inaugural tournament.

The inaugural PP3 Cup Tournament took place in 2012 and was organized by Percy Pringle III (known as Paul Bearer in WWE) who wanted to showcase the best that CWFH had to offer.  At the time, Pringle managed Shaun Ricker (known now as Eli Drake), and felt that Ricker was worthy of a title shot.  Thus, Pringle created the PP3 Cup Tournament and hand-picked which wrestlers would compete for a chance at Percy’s Privilege. In the finals, Ricker faced a tough challenge in Ryan Taylor.  After Taylor accidentally knocked out the official, Ricker hit Taylor with the “Gravy Train” and went for the cover.  Pringle attempted to count the fall himself, but was stopped by head matchmaker, Jon Ian.  With a new official now in the ring, Ryan Taylor hit the “Perfect Circle” and solidified his place in history as the first ever PP3 Cup holder.  

Like the inaugural tournament, the PP3 Cup Tournament was supposed to continue annually with Pringle selecting the competitors himself.  However, on March 5, 2013, the professional wrestling industry lost a legend, when Percy Pringle III passed away.  The decision was made to continue this tournament to honor Pringle’s legacy in CWFH and professional wrestling as a whole.  

Says CWFH color commentator, Jonny Loquasto, “Every PP3 Cup Tournament is a celebration of Percy’s life and invaluable contribution to professional wrestling.  We all know that he still watches every year with a smile on his face (and I’m sure a few candid comments).”

Join us at the Oceanview Pavilion on January 14, 2018 as we commemorate Percy Pringle III with the beginning of the Percy Pringle III Memorial Cup Tournament.

Living the lifestyle of an international superstar invites challenges from around the world. Unfortunately for the “American Kaiju” Devin Sparks, the challenges of Japanese strong style got the better of him in a recent matchup. HollywoodWrestling.com has learned that Sparks suffered a concussion at a live event outside Tokyo, Japan that has rendered him unable to compete in the upcoming PP3 Cup Tournament. But with one of the PP3 competitors out, who will take Devin’s place? We reached out to Championship Wrestling From Hollywood minority owner Nikko Marquez for an answer.

“I’m always prepared for things like this,” says the collected Marquez. “After hearing about Mr. Sparks’ accident, I immediately picked up the phone and called the man who’s going to take his place. That man is Ricky Mandel.”

 

Nikko Marquez’ choice to replace Devin Sparks isn’t without merit. Ricky Mandel won the 2014 PP3 Cup Tournament and used Percy’s Privilege to capture the Hollywood Heritage Championship that same year. With the record book showing that Mandel has been there and done that, will history be able to repeat itself? Stay tuned to the PP3 Cup Tournament, kicking off in January!

We wish “The American Kaiju” Devin Sparks a speedy recovery and hope to see him back in action on Championship Wrestling From Hollywood in the New Year.

Happy Holidays fans! Before we head into our Winter Blockbuster, Milestone, we’re going to take a look back at the year that led us to this monumental event. 2017 was a year of opportunity on Championship Wrestling From Hollywood, and no opportunity is quite like the PP3 Cup. We’ll kick off this week’s episode by revisiting the finals of the PP3 Cup Tournament, pitting Dicky Mayer against Ryan Taylor. Will the young Mayer make a name for himself or will Ryan Taylor add the PP3 Cup to his list of accolades in Hollywood?

CWFH’s Summer Blockbuster The Red Carpet Rumble is always full of huge moments. The event itself is centered around the match that gave it its namesake. The Red Carpet Rumble match pits thirty of Hollywood’s top stars against one another in an every-man-for-himself scenario with the winner earning a future shot at the Hollywood Heritage Championship. On this episode, we’ll take a look back at the uphill battle that was the 2017 Red Carpet Rumble. No one had more of a hill to climb than entrant number one: Bateman.

One of the most unique bouts of 2017 is on display this week as the United Wrestling Network sanctioned a CZW Wired Championship match between YUMA and champion Joey Janela. This first-time ever encounter brought elements of the Combat Zone into Hollywood in ways never before seen by our audience. Will YUMA score an upset over the “Bad Boy” or will Joey Janela stroll down the Hollywood Walk of Fame with the Wired Title still around his waist? Tune in for this and much more as we look back at 2017 on this week’s episode of Championship Wrestling From Hollywood!

By R.O. Brown

Championship Wrestling from Hollywood has seen a lot of new fresh faces in the last few months, but has also played host to a few returning stars. One of the more unique competitors, lovingly making his way through the ranks is none other than Las Vegas’ resident yogi, Tomaste.

Tomaste first appeared on CWFH from 2012 to 2014, but never quite found his footing as Tommy Misfit. He spent the greater part of the last three years traveling abroad to discover the true value of meditation. Now that he’s found his center, Tomaste is returning to Hollywood with a purpose.

“My goal in CWFH is to lead the United Wrestling Network closer to the true secret of our universe,” recites a calm Tomaste. When HollywoodWrestling.com asked what that secret is, the Mindful Meditator replied peacefully, “Love.”

Tomaste, like so many others currently at Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, has set his sights on capturing the PP3 Cup. To be the owner of the prestigious cup is an accolade that will skyrocket Tomaste’s loving experience to the stars and fulfill his true purpose. This is just the first step of a process that, if Tomaste has his way, will leave CWFH and the entire United Wrestling Network, a little happier and a lot more loving.

Are you away from your television for the holidays or have simply missed an episode? No worries, fans! There is a way to stay up to date with Championship Wrestling From Hollywood no matter where you are. Our program can be seen on-demand on FITE.tv or on the FITE App. The latest episode becomes available for viewing every Sunday and remains on FITE on-demand for fans all over to enjoy.

Need to catch up on last week’s episode? Here’s what you’ll have to look forward to:

• Dicky Mayer takes on Pac 3 in a Gauntlet Match!

• Royce Isaacs vs. Watts!

• PP3 Cup Qualifier Matches and more!

So whether you’re traveling for the holidays or are finally able to relax and binge-watch Championship Wrestling From Hollywood, make sure to head over to FITE.tv or download the FITE App on your mobile device today!

 

There is a rumbling on the horizon. It’s a sound that keeps getting closer and closer. As it rolls across the Pacific Ocean, it is heard loud and clear in busy streets of Hollywood. This reverberation could be described as…American Thunder…

Over the last three weeks, we’ve seen a recurring video on Championship Wrestling From Hollywood. Quick flashes of Tokyo lights paired with forceful strikes and dazzling dives re-introduce the viewers to a man that many CWFH fans have not forgotten. A straight-laced competitor we once knew simply as Dicky Mayer will be returning with the new moniker of “American Thunder” to reflect his improved in-ring style. But where has Dicky Mayer been the last few months?

After failing to capture the United Wrestling Network World Tag Team Championship at this year’s Red Carpet Rumble, the 2017 PP3 Cup winner had a lot to think about. Mayer turned to his mentor and training partner, Ryan Taylor, for advice on how to pick himself up after getting knocked down. Taylor took a look at Mayer as if he was looking at a younger version of himself and the answer became clear: Go to Japan.

Like his mentor before him, Dicky Mayer spent three months this year training and wrestling in Japan at the Kaientai Dojo. Under the tutelage of Japanese Wrestling Legend Taka Michinoku, Mayer reshaped his in-ring approach into something that he himself didn’t think possible. HollywoodWrestling.com caught up with Ryan Taylor to ask how training at the Kaientai Dojo changes you as a wrestler.

“It gave me confidence and proved not just to the world, but to me, that I was ready for the next level,” says Taylor. “I think Dicky Mayer is ready too.” A stamp of approval from Championship Wrestling From Hollywood’s first Triple Crown Winner is a huge sign of respect for the young Mayer and one that Dicky does not take lightly.

What can we expect from Dicky Mayer now that he’s combined elements of American Style, Mexican Lucha Libre, and Japanese Puroresu into his aresenal? Keep your eyes peeled and your ears to the ground as we bound towards the premiere of “American Thunder” on Championship Wrestling From Hollywood.

Watch the video below: