Is OVW owned by WWE?

Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) is an American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Louisville, Kentucky. The company is currently run by Al Snow and Matt Jones, who took over from founder and former owner Nightmare Danny Davis….

Who came from OVW?

John Cena, Randy Orton, Brock Lesnar and Batista. The four biggest Superstars of the past twenty years have 43 World Championship reigns between them, seven Royal Rumble Match victories, turns as King of the Ring and Mr.

What is OVW?

The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) provides federal leadership in developing the national capacity to reduce violence against women and administer justice for and strengthen services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

When did Ovw end?

Starting in November 2011, OVW served as the official developmental territory for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA). OVW and TNA parted ways on November 2, 2013.

When did Cena debut in OVW?

2002
John Cena is a professional wrestler, actor and television personality. Calling himself “The Prototype,” he captured the UPW title in 2000. In 2001, he signed a contract to work at Ohio Valley Wrestling. Cena claimed the OVW heavyweight title in February 2002, then made his WWE debut that June.

What is Ovw funding?

About OVW Grant Programs. These grant programs are designed to develop the nation’s capacity to reduce domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by strengthening services to victims and holding offenders accountable.

Is Jim Cornette in the Hall of Fame?

Legendary wrestling manager Jim Cornette has recalled his brief return to WWE in 2017 when he inducted The Rock ‘N’ Roll Express into the WWE Hall Of Fame.

When did the OVW Heavyweight Championship come out?

The OVW Heavyweight Championship is a professional wrestling heavyweight championship owned by the Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW) promotion. The title was introduced on August 17, 1997 at an OVW live event, then known as the NWA-OVW Heavyweight Championship due to OVW’s relationship with the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) governing body.

Who was the first male wrestler to hold the OVW Championship?

The Bodyguy became the first male wrestler to hold the championship. The Bodyguy was scheduled to face The Assassin but Lei’D Tapa replaced him for undisclosed reasons. OVW declared on their site that the title was vacated due to their women’s division discontinuing at the time.

Who is the women’s champion in Ohio Valley Wrestling?

The OVW Women’s Championship (also known as OVW Ladies Championship) is a women’s professional wrestling championship in Ohio Valley Wrestling (OVW). The first holder of the title was ODB, who declared herself champion in August 2006.

Who was the first OVW women’s world champion?

The first holder of the title was ODB, who declared herself champion in August 2006. The belt was defended as any other championship in professional wrestling until Serena Deeb declared she would defend the belt under 24/7 rules in May 2008. These rules lasted until Melody won the belt in November 2008.