User:Sephiroth storm/Rise Wrestling
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| Founded | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Style | Women's professional wrestling |
| Headquarters | Naperville, Illinois |
| Founder(s) | Kevin Harvey |
| Owner(s) | Kevin Harvey |
| Parent | Shimmer Women Athletes |
| Sister | Impact Wrestling |
| Website | shinewrestling |
Rise Wrestling (stylized as RiSE Wrestling and often referred to simply as RiSE) is an American, independent women's professional wrestling promotion. It airs events on Internet pay-per-view (iPPV by subscription) and hosts live events around the US.
History[edit]
Rise was created in 2016 by former Shimmer ring announcer and associate executive producer Kevin Harvey. Initially created to be a discovery and development program for Shimmer, the company created wrestling seminars hosted around the nation to introduce talent to the industry, and scout talent.[1] The company hosts the Rise PPV's and in 2017 began weekly tapings called Rise ASCENT, touring across the US.[2] In 2018 the company announced a partnership with Impact Wrestling and hosted Impact talent on Rise events.[3]
Championships[edit]
As of May 31, 2024
| Championship | Current champion(s) | Reign | Date won | Days held | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix of RISE Championship | Tessa Blanchard | 1 | July 8, 2018 | 2154+ | Defeated Mercedes Martinez in a 30 minute ironwoman match to win the title vacated by Delilah Doom[4] |
| Guardians of RISE Championship | Paradise Lost (Raven Ash and Dust) |
1 | July 3, 2018 | 2159+ | Defeated 3 other teams in a four corners elimination match at RiSE of the Knockouts PPV. |
The inaugural Phoenix of Rise Champion was Angel Dust, who defeated Britt Baker, Delilah Doom & Kate Carney at RISE 1.[5] The inaugural Guardians of Rise Champions are Paradise Lost who won the titles in a four corners elimination match at RiSE of the Knockouts PPV defeating Chelsea Green & Britt Baker, Jessica Troy & Charli Evans, and Kylie Rae & Miranda Alize.[6]
Roster[edit]
Wrestlers[edit]
- Allysin Kay
- Amber Nova
- Arial Monroe
- Ivelisse
- Kiera Hogan
- Kimber Lee
- Leva Bates
- Mercedes Martinez
- Su Yung
- Rosemary (Manager for Paradise Lost)
- Dust
- Raven's Ash
- Delilah Doom
- Shotzi Blackheart
- Madison Rayne
- Rebel
Events[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Baker, Suzannne. "As women's wrestling grows in popularity, RISE brings all-female card to Naperville". The Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
- ^ Josue. "RISE announces RISE 2: ASCENT event as part of touring brand". Retrieved 2018-09-17.
- ^ Greer, Jamie. "RISE and Impact Wrestling Announce Partnership". Retrieved 2018-09-17.
- ^ Greer, Jamie. "AndNEW: Tessa Blanchard Wins Phoenix of RISE Championship". Retrieved 2018-09-17.
- ^ Hollie, Matthew. "Results: RISE 1- IGNITE, inaugural Phoenix of RISE Champion crowned". Retrieved 2018-09-17.
- ^ Josue. "Results: RISE 9 – Rise of the Knockouts". Retrieved 2018-09-17.
External links[edit]
- Official website
- Live event subscription - http://riseascent.com/
Category:Women's professional wrestling promotions Category:Shimmer Women Athletes Category:Independent professional wrestling promotions based in the Midwestern United States