PCW Ultra
| Company type | Independent professional wrestling promotion |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional wrestling |
| Predecessor | Pacific Coast Wrestling |
| Founded | January 2016 |
| Founder | Josef Samael, Mike Scharnagl |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles , United States |
Area served | United States, primarily West Coast |
Key people | Josef Samael, Mike Scharnagl, Kevin Sullivan |
| Products | Live wrestling events, pay-per-view streaming via FITE TV |
PCW Ultra is an independent professional wrestling organization situated in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2016 by former NWA Heavyweight Champion and MLW competitor Josef Samael alongside Mike Scharnagl, it initially operated under the name Pacific Coast Wrestling. The promotion highlights a variety of wrestling disciplines, such as hardcore wrestling, lucha libre, and catch wrestling.
The roster at PCW Ultra comprises freelance independent wrestlers, contracted performers, and retired WWE Hall of Fame icons.
Pacific Coast Wrestling (PCW)
Pacific Coast Wrestling was launched in January 2016 by Joseph Cabibbo, known in the ring as Josef Samael, together with Mike Scharnagl. The creation of the promotion followed Scharnagl’s recognition of a demand for local wrestling events. Alongside managing PCW, Scharnagl maintained a career in car care product sales. Samael contributes over twenty years of in-ring experience, wrestling under the persona The Sheik as an homage to Ed Farhat.
The promotion incorporates several wrestling styles and benefits from the guidance of veteran wrestler Kevin Sullivan—known as “The Taskmaster” from WCW—who assists with booking and promotional efforts as PCW Ultra extends its reach beyond the West Coast. Samael acknowledges both Sullivan and WWE Hall of Famer Jake "The Snake" Roberts for their mentorship in event production and promotion.
PCW Ultra’s shows are streamed via FITE TV pay-per-view, broadening their audience access.
Event history
Following pandemic-related interruptions, PCW Ultra recommenced live events in 2021 with the All Systems Go! show held at ILWU Memorial Hall in Wilmington, California. The lineup featured prominent wrestlers such as JTG, Steve Madison, Viva Van, The Bloodhunter alongside Kevin Sullivan, 2 Cold Scorpio, Alex Hammerstone, Alex Kane, Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu), and WWE Hall of Famer Ron Simmons.
In 2020, due to COVID-19 restrictions, PCW Ultra produced only one event—Annual Anniversary 2K20 at ILWU Memorial Hall—which showcased performers including Chris Masters, Killer Kross, TJ Perkins, Sumie Sakai, The Bloodhunter with Kevin Sullivan, Sabu, Jake Atlas, Mil Muertes, Alex Hammerstone, Warbeast, and Outlaws Inc (Eddie Kingston and Homicide).
During 2019, multiple events took place at ILWU Memorial Hall. Into the Void featured talents like Alex Hammerstone, Sumie Sakai, Viva Van, Brian Pillman Jr., Jacob Fatu, Eddie Kingston, Jake Atlas, Daga, Sheik, Homicide, Mil Muertes, WWE Hall of Famer Savio Vega among others. No Quarter included Mil Muertes, Dan Maff, Daga, Puma King, Matt Sydal, Brian Pillman Jr., Jake Atlas, TJ Perkins, Sumie Sakai, Tessa Blanchard, Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu), Outlawz Inc., WWE Hall of Famer Kelly Kelly and more.
Mind Crawler on June 14 presented TJ Perkins, Adam Brooks, Jake Atlas, Brian Pillman Jr., Mil Muertes, Sami Callihan, Tessa Blanchard, Jordynne Grace, Trey Miguel, Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu), and The Lucha Brothers (Pentagon Jr. and Rey Fenix).
The yearly Wrestle Summit on March 29 united talent from All Elite Wrestling, Impact Wrestling, Major League Wrestling, Defy Wrestling and The Wrestling Revolver. Featured wrestlers included Trey Miguel, Adam Brooks, Caleb Konley, Kikutaro,Tessa Blanchard,Daga,Taya Valkyrie ,John Morrison,Sami Callihan,Brian Cage,Jake Atlas,Wes Lee,Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu),Nash Carter ,Mil Muertes and Isaiah "Swerve" Scott.
On October 26th 2018 PCW Ultra hosted Possessed at ILWU Memorial Hall with matches involving Jake Atlas ,Chris Bey ,Marko Stunt ,Alexander Hammerstone ,Daga ,Brody King ,Puma King ,Tessa Blanchard ,Gigi Dolin (Priscilla Kelly) ,Warbeast (Sheik and Fatu) ,Abyss ,Sinn Bodhi ,Isaiah Scott ,Darby Allin ,Pentagon Jr. ,P.J. Black among others.
Events glossary
| Event | Date | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Systems Go! | October 22, 2021 | Wilmington, California | Remarks |
| Anniversary 2K20 | January 10, 2020 | Wilmington, California | Remarks |
| Wrestle Summit 2 (Day 2) | December 1, 2019 | Seattle, Washington | Remarks |
| Wrestle Summit 2 (Day 1) | November 30, 2019 | Seattle, Washington | Remarks |
| Into the Void | October 18, 2019 | Wilmington, California | Remarks |
| No Quarter | August 9, 2019 | Wilmington, California | Remarks |
| Mind Crawler | June 14, 2019 | Los Angeles, California | Remarks |
| Wrestle Summit | March 29, 2019 | Los Angeles, California | Remarks |
| Anniversary 2K19 | January 18, 2019 | Wilmington, California | Remarks |
| Believe | December 7, 2018 | Wilmington, California | Remarks |
| Possessed | October 26, 2018 | Wilmington, California | Remarks |
| Vision Quest | September 7, 2018 | Wilmington, California | Remarks |
| Sound the Alarm | July 27, 2018 | Wilmington, California | Remarks |
| Opposites Attack | June 8, 2018 | Wilmington, California | Remarks |
| May the 4th | May 4, 2018 | Wilmington, California | Remarks |
| 'Tuff Luck' | 'March' '16,' '2018' | ' Wilmington,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'Anniversary 2K18' | 'January' '19,' '2018' | ' Wilmington,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'Refuse to Lose' | 'December' '1,' '2017' | ' Wilmington,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'Demonized' | 'October' '6,' '2017' | ' Wilmington,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'Young Guns II' | 'September' '2,' '2017' | 'Long Beach,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'Second to None' | 'July' '28,' '2017' | ' Wilmington,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'Showdown' | 'June' '2,' '2017' | ' Los Angeles,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'Young Guns' | 'April' '22,' '2017' | 'Long Beach,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'High Tide' | 'March' '24,' '2017' | ' Wilmington,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'Fantasm' | 'January' '20,' '2017' | ' Wilmington,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'Clear the Way' | 'November' '12,' '2016' | 'Torrance,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'Title Wave' | 'August' '20,' '2016' | 'Torrance,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'Relentless' | 'June' '4,' '2016' | 'Torrance,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'The Shining' | 'March' '26,' '2016' | 'Torrance,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
| 'Release the Kraken' | 'January' '9,' '2016' | 'Torrance,' 'California' | 'Remarks' |
Championships
| Title | Holder(s) | Date Acquired | Venue | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra Heavyweight Championship | Galeno del Mal | Wilmington, California | Captured the vacant championship at SCENE NOT HEARD by overcoming Titus Alexander and Calvin Tankman following Fatu's signing with WWE | |
| Ultra Light Championship | Bryan Keith | April 22, 2023 | Wilmington, California | Secured victory over Myron Reed during Saturday Night Special |
| Ultra Tag Team Championship | Vacant | January 20, 2017 | Wilmington, California | Title left unheld after Jacob Fatu departed for WWE |
| Ultra Women Championship | Zamaya | October 22, 2021 | Wilmington, California | Triumphed against Viva Van |
Roster
PCW Ultra's lineup features a blend of independent contractors, contracted performers, and former WWE stars.
Competitors & Managers
... [Roster continues with similar structure] ...| Name | Debut Date | Additional Information | Name | Debut Date | Additional Information | Name | Debut Date | Additional Information | Name | Debut Date | Additional Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. C. H. | December 7, 2018 | JTG | October 22, 2021 | Matt Sydal | August 9, 2019 | Sinn Bodhi | October 26, 2018 | |||||||
| Adam Brooks | March 29, 2019 | Joe Graves | January 9, 2016 | Mecha Wolf | August 20, 2016 | Steve Madison | October 22, 2021 | |||||||
| Allie Katch | October 29, 2021 | Luchasaurus | March 27, 2020 | Mil Muertes | March 29, 2019 | Sumie Sakai | August 9, 2019 | |||||||
| Artemis Spencer | March 29, 2019 | Super Panda | March 27, 2020 | The Natural Classics | October 18, 2019 | Swoggle | March 16, 2018 |
Legends
| Name | Name | Name | Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abyss | The Great Muta | Mick Foley | Sabu |
| Road Warrior Animal | Haku | Mil Mascaras | The Sandman |
| Billy Gunn | Jake The Snake Roberts | Ricky Steamboat | Savio Vega |
| Christy Hemme | Kelly Kelly | Rob Van Dam | (Stan Hansen) |
Alumni
| Ring Name | Ring Name | Ring Name | Ring Name |
|---|
|- | Isaiah "Swerve" Scott | Danny Burch | Jeff Cobb | Angel Garza |-
| Brody King | Flip Gordon | Alicia Warrington | P. J. Black |- | Lio Rush | Stephan Bonnar | Rachael Ellering | Jake Atlas |- | Keith Lee (wrestler) | Chelsea Green | Jay White | John Morrison (wrestler) |
|}
Staff
| Name | Position |
|---|
|- |Dan Master
|Ring Announcer
|- |Dom Vitalli
|Communications Director
|- |Christian Cole
|Color Commentator
|- |Todd Kenely
|Play-by-Play Commentator
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