Boca Raton Championship Wrestling
| Company type | Independent professional wrestling promotion |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional wrestling |
| Founded | May 2022 |
| Founder | Matthew Maschler, Neil Glazier |
| Headquarters | Boca Raton , United States |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Matthew Maschler, Neil Glazier, Ryan Katz (co-host), Edward Leslie (commissioner) |
| Products | Professional wrestling events and digital streaming shows |
| Website | www |
Boca Raton Championship Wrestling (BRCW) is an independent professional wrestling organization operating out of Boca Raton, Florida. Established in May 2022 by Matthew Maschler and Neil Glazier, BRCW held its first live show on May 15, 2022, which was subsequently broadcast on YouTube. The promotion’s title directly references its location.
History
The creation of BRCW was spearheaded by podcast hosts Matthew Maschler and Neil Glazier, with WWE NXT Creative Producer Ryan Katz joining as a co-host. The debut event showcased a six-way ladder match in which Lakay secured the distinction of becoming the inaugural BRCW Heavyweight Champion. Although initially planning to run weekly shows, the promotion transitioned to a monthly schedule due to logistical considerations.
Significant achievements include crowning MJ Jenkins as the first Women's Champion in June 2022 and Mark Long as the All-Star Champion in July. In early 2023, wrestling icon Edward Leslie, known as Brutus Beefcake, was named commissioner. BRCW also formed strategic alliances with Coastal Championship Wrestling and briefly aligned with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), highlighted by Kerry Morton capturing the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship.
Among notable recent highlights is the December 2024 "Festival of Fights," which featured AEW talents MJF and QT Marshall, marking MJF’s return to independent wrestling after a year-long absence.
MatthewMania podcast
Launched simultaneously with BRCW by Matthew Maschler and Neil Glazier in 2022, the MatthewMania podcast focuses on professional wrestling news and WWE insights. It regularly features wrestling figures such as Bill Alfonso, Madman Fulton, and MJ Jenkins.
2022
| Name | Date (taped) | Venue | City | Main Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRCW At The Boca Black Box | May 15, 2022 | Boca Black Box | Boca Raton, Florida | Lakay vs Alan Martinez, Ariel Levy, Jack Talos, Kerry Morton & TC Read competing for the first-ever BRCW Heavyweight Championship |
| Summer Smash | September 4, 2022 | Peter Blum Family YMCA | Boca Raton, Florida | Bull James & Mark Long vs Noah Kekoa & Noah King |
| November Knockdown | November 6, 2022 | The Loft At Congress | Boca Raton, Florida | Mark Long (accompanied by Jimmy Hart) vs Noah Kekoa |
2023
| Name | Date (taped) | Venue | City | Main Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruisin' For A Bruisin' | January 31, 2023 | VIP Ballroom At CBI | Boca Raton, Florida | MJ Jenkins vs Ruthie Jay defending the BRCW Women's Title |
| March Madhouse | March 12, 2023 | The Studio | Boca Raton, Florida | Kerry Morton vs Stallion Rogers battling for the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title |
| Challenge Accepted | May 7, 2023 | The Studio | Boca Raton, Florida | Steve Maclin vs Cha Cha Charlie contesting the Impact World Title |
| NWA/BRCW Boca Versus The World | July 19, 2023 | Boca Black Box | Boca Raton, Florida | Bull James & Gangrel vs Daisy Kill & Jack Talos |
| Birthday Bash | November 5, 2023 | The Studio | Boca Raton, Florida | The Island Kings vs The Bollywood Boyz & The Righteous & Daisy Kill & Jack Talos |
2024
| Name | Date (taped) | Venue | City | Main Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cruisin' For A Bruisin' II | January 25, 2024 | Pullman Hotel | Boca Raton, Florida | Stallion Rogers vs Bobby Fish & Lakay & Martin Stone & Matt Taven & Noah Kekoa |
| March Madhouse | March 17, 2024 | VIP Ballroom | Boca Raton, Florida | The Island Kings vs The Bollywood Boyz |
| School's Out | May 19, 2024 | The Studio | Boca Raton, Florida | Gangrel & Lakay vs The Island Kings |
| Summer Smash 2 | September 1, 2024 | The Studio | Boca Raton, Florida | Noah Kekoa (accompanied by Neil The Heel) vs Bull James for the BRCW Heavyweight Title |
| Renaissance | October 20, 2024 | The Studio | Boca Raton, Florida | Matt Riddle & Stallion Rogers vs Alan Martinez & Ariel Levy competing for Tag Team Titles |
| Festival of Fights | December 15, 2024 | VIP Ballroom | "MJF" vs QT Marshall with Big Boom AJ in attendance |
2025
| Event Name | Date (Recorded) | Location | City | Headline Match |
|---|
Summer Smash
Summer Smash is a digital streaming show available on BRCW's official YouTube channel. It premiered on September 4, 2022.
November Knock Down
This event was hosted at The Loft At Congress in Boca Raton on November 6, 2022. The highlight was Jack Talos capturing the BRCW Heavyweight Title in a multi-contender final match. Commentary was provided by Matthew Rehwoldt and Brad Williams. The show was broadcast on YouTube.
Cruisin' For A Bruisin'
Held on January 31, 2023, at VIP Ballroom At CBI in Boca Raton, with Matthew Rehwoldt and Shaul Guerrero delivering commentary. This particular event was not released on YouTube.
Major events
Since its inception on May 15, 2022, Boca Raton Championship Wrestling has organized 16 events, beginning at Boca Black Box in Boca Raton, Florida. The Studio at Mizner Park remains the primary venue with the highest number of hosted shows.
Current titleholders
| Title | Holder(s) | Date Won | Duration Held | Venue | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRCW All-Star Championship | Mark Long | March 9, 2025 | 200+ days | Boca Raton, Florida | Captured from Cezar Bononi | |
| BRCW Cruiserweight Championship | Jonny Fairplay | March 9, 2025 | 30+ days | Boca Raton, Florida | Won against Neil Glazier | |
| BRCW Heavyweight Championship | Steve Maclin | August 31, 2025 | 3+ days | Boca Raton, Florida | Defeated Lakay, Madman Fulton, and Noah Kekoa in a multi-competitor match | |
| BRCW Tag Team Championship | Sons Of Boca (Cezar Bononi & Noah Kekoa) | November 2, 2025 | 5+ days | Boca Raton, Florida | Overcame The Wild Stallion team | |
| BRCW Women's Championship | Shayna Baszler | November 2, 2025 | 2+ days | Boca Raton, Florida | Defeated Lacey Lane | |
| BRCW and CCW Tag Team Championship | Matt Riddle & Stallion Rogers | August 31, 2025 | 3+ days | Boca Raton, Florida | Won over Lakay & Lincoln | |
Male Wrestlers
Entertainers
Commentary Team
Reception
BRCW has gained recognition for its high-caliber wrestling matches, impressive production standards, and loyal audience support. Notable personalities including Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Mark Long, Jack Talos, Noah Kekoa, Ryan Katz, and hip-hop artist Westside Gunn have all publicly commended the promotion, emphasizing its expanding presence within the wrestling industry.
External links
- BRCW on Cagematch.net
- BRCW on Profightdb.com
- BRCW on WrestlingData.com
- Boca Raton Championship Wrestling Opening Night Highlights
- Matthew Mania podcast official site
- Boca Raton Championship Wrestling official site
- American independent professional wrestling promotions
- Independent professional wrestling promotions based in the Southern United States
- Companies based in Boca Raton, Florida
- Entertainment companies established in 2022
- National Wrestling Alliance members
- American companies established in 2022
- 2022 establishments in Florida
- Boca Raton Championship Wrestling