Memphis Wrestling (2021)
American professional wrestling promotion
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Memphis Wrestling, formerly known as Championship Wrestling from Memphis (CWFM), is an American professional wrestling promotion based in Memphis, Tennessee and owned by independent wrestling personalities Dustin and Maria Starr. The promotion has been affiliated with the United Wrestling Network since 2021. The promotion produces its eponymous weekly television program, which has aired on YouTube since 2021 and on WMC-TV since 2023.
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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| Founded | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Style | Rasslin' |
| Headquarters | 3296 Winbrook Drive Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Founder(s) | Dustin Starr Maria Starr |
| Owner(s) | Dustin Starr Maria Starr |
| Parent | Memphis Championship Wrestling, LLC |
| Formerly | Championship Wrestling from Memphis |
| Predecessor | Memphis Wrestling (2003) |
| Website | https://memphiswrestling.tv |
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Memphis Wrestling roster (since 2021)
| Memphis Wrestling | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Championship Wrestling from Memphis |
| Genre | Professional wrestling Sports entertainment |
| Presented by | Dustin Starr Maria Starr |
| Starring | Championship Wrestling from Hollywood roster (until 2021) Memphis Wrestling roster (since 2021) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Dustin Starr |
| Production location | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Camera setup | Multicamera setup |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production companies | Memphis Championship Wrestling, LLC |
| Original release | |
| Network | WLMT |
| Release | 2019 – August 26, 2023 |
| Network | YouTube |
| Release | February 27, 2021 – present |
| Network | WMC-TV |
| Release | September 1, 2023 – present |
History
In 2019, the United Wrestling Network (UWN) began airing its Championship Wrestling from Memphis program as a repackaged version of Championship Wrestling from Hollywood on the WLMT television station in Memphis, Tennessee.[1] The repackaged program was hosted by Memphis-based independent wrestling and media personalities Dustin and Maria Starr.[1] In 2021, Dustin and Maria Starr re-launched Championship Wrestling from Memphis (CWFM) as a full-fledged promotion that would be affiliated with the UWN; on February 14, 2021, CWFM would hold several television tapings at the Top of the Line Banquet Hall in Memphis. CWFM was the first new Memphis-based professional wrestling promotion to produce televised wrestling matches in more than 15 years.[2] The first episode that was taped aired on February 27, 2021 on WLMT. The following episodes would feature the first annual Cobra Cup tournament.[3][4][5]
On May 1, 2021, CWFM opened the WrestleCenter, a former warehouse converted into a teleivision studio which has served as the permanent home for promotion since then.[6] In addition to hosting its television tapings, the promotion operates the WrestleCenter as training facility to train future professional wrestlers.[7] In 2022, the promotion and its eponymous weekly television program were re-named to Memphis Wrestling.
On September 1, 2023, Memphis Wrestling moved their weekly program to WMC-TV which would air Friday nights at 11 PM local time.[8][9]
In November 2024, WWE had announced that they had signed former Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Champion Aaron Roberts to their Independent Development program.[10] On November 5, 2025, Memphis Wrestling announced that Marko Stunt would join the promotion as a full-time member of the roster after retiring in 2024, taking on the role of an on-screen talent and mentor.[11]
On May 25, 2026, Memphis Wrestling announced the opening of their second training facility, the Slaughterhouse Gym in Pontotoc, Mississippi.[12]
Championships
| Championship | Current champion(s) | Date won | Days held | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis Wrestling Heritage Championship | Mike Anthony | July 4, 2026 | 66+ | Memphis, Tennessee |
| Memphis Wrestling Women's Championship | Raven Black | July 27, 2026 | 73+ | |
| Memphis Wrestling Junior Heritage Championship | Mike Jackson | July 11, 2026 | 213+ | |
| Memphis Wrestling Internet Championship | Marko Harris | July 11, 2026 | 59+ | |
| Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Championship | Kevin White and Gavin White | November 22, 2025 | 81+ |