The United Wrestling Network (UWN) is a governing body for professional wrestling promotions in the United States that was formed in 2013 by David Marquez.
History Formation and Early years On October 21, 2013, David Marquez, promoter of Championship Wrestling from Hollywood (CWFH), announced the creation of a new governing body called the United Wrestling Network (UWN). Similar to the National Wrestling Alliance (NWA), of which CWFH was formerly a member promotion, the UWN sees its affiliated promotions "pool their resources" and work together to secure national television advertising. For a wrestling company to join the group, they must have a television broadcast agreement or agree to produce their own broadcasts. Soon after its formation, an offshoot called Championship Wrestling from Arizona was launched.
In the Summer of 2014, CWFH announced a tournament to crown the first UWN World Heavyweight Champion, who would be recognized across the UWN's affiliates. However, the tournament wouldn't begin until six years later.
On May 22, 2017, Pro Wrestling Zero1 became the first Japanese affiliate of the UWN.
In 2019, independent wrestling personalities Dustin and Maria Starr, along with Marquez, launched the Championship Wrestling from Memphis program for WLMT-TV CW30 Memphis.
On August 10, 2020, UWN announced a partnership with the NWA to produce Primetime Live, a series of events aired weekly from Long Beach, California at the Thunder Studios. Debuting on September 15, Primetime Lives first event saw NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis defend the title against Mike Bennett in the main event.
On the October 13 Primetime Live event, David Marquez revealed the UWN World Championship for the first time and re-announced the eight-man tournament to crown the inaugural champion. One year later, after the finals were postponed due to an injury, the tournament and inaugural championship was ultimately won by Chris Dickinson on October 2, 2021.
During the Summer of 2021, UWN announced the launch of Championship Wrestling from Atlanta, which will air on Peachtree TV, and be taped from Center Stage in Atlanta, Georgia. On July 15, Marquez announced on Twitter that Championship Wrestling from Atlanta would premiere on Saturday September 2 at 10 p.m
2022–present: Championship Wrestling relaunch On February 17, 2022, UWN announced in a press release that they will be merging Championship Wrestling from Hollywood, Championship Wrestling from Arizona and Championship Wrestling from Atlanta into a singular entity under the Championship Wrestling presented by CarShield branding. The first taping for the new show took place at the Irvine Improv in Irvine, California on March 22. The new series would premiere on the weekend of April 24, 2022.
During the same year, Championship Wrestling from Memphis changed its name to Memphis Wrestling, becoming more of a stand-alone promotion. The name change was publicly endorsed by Jerry Jarrett on November 22, 2022. Despite the shared name, UWN's Memphis Wrestling promotion has no connections to Corey Maclin's promotion of the same name or any of the previous Memphis territories.
In February 2023, ASM Global announced the launch of Derby City Wrestling in Louisville, Kentucky, with first TV tapings to be held on March 26. The show would premiere on the weekend of April 9, airing Saturdays at noon on WMYO.New Live Wrestling Show Coming To Louisville’s West End, LEO Weekly, February 22, 2023
On January 25, 2024, Reality of Wrestling (ROW), Memphis Wrestling, and Championship Wrestling announced a talent exchange program.Memphis Wrestling @Mem_Wrestling OFFICIAL | January 25, 2024 @TheOfficialROW @CWFHollywood #MemphisWrestling 🤝
On May 1, 2024, Championship Television launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking $1.5 million to produce live television programming.David Marquez on LinkedIn Help fuel Championship Television to broadcast LIVE!; Retrieved on May 13, 2024
On July 30, 2026, UWN content was added to the MyAEW streaming service.
Championships ChampionshipCurrent champion(s)Previous champion(s)Date wonDays heldLocationUWN World ChampionshipJordan CruzDanny LimelightJuly 1, 2025+Irvine, CaliforniaUWN Women's World ChampionshipBig MamaInauguralFebruary 25, 2025+Irvine, CaliforniaUWN Heritage Heavyweight ChampionshipMaximilienEJ SparksNovember 18, 2025+Oxnard, CaliforniaUWN Television ChampionshipEvan DanielsZicky DiceApril 29, 2025+Irvine, CaliforniaUWN Tag Team Championship5150TMZSeptember 23, 2025+Oxnard, California
Members Current PromotionRepresentative(s)LocationYears affiliated Championship WrestlingNikko MarquezCalifornia2013–presentPreviously known as Championship Wrestling from HollywoodMemphis WrestlingDustin StarrTennessee2019–presentPreviously known as Championship Wrestling from MemphisGotham WrestlingUnknownNew York2025–presentCoastal Championship WrestlingPablo Márquez and Dan AckermanFlorida2025–present1 Fall WrestlingQT MarshallGeorgia2025–present
Former PromotionRepresentative(s)LocationYears affiliated Championship Wrestling from ArizonaPeter Avalon and Mick GreenwoodArizona2013–2022Merged with Championship Wrestling from Hollywood and Championship Wrestling from Atlanta to form Championship WrestlingNew York Wrestling ConnectionJohn CurseNew York2013–N/APro Wrestling Zero1Shinjiro OtaniJapan2017–2022Championship Wrestling from AtlantaUnknownGeorgia2021–2022Merged with Championship Wrestling from Hollywood and Championship Wrestling from Arizona to form Championship Wrestling Main Event Pro WrestlingMark VaughnTexas2015–2020Combat Zone WrestlingDavid John MarklandNew Jersey2016–2020CZW joins United Wrestling Networkczwrestling.com Women Superstars UnitedDerby City WrestlingUnknownKentucky2023Derby City Wrestling #1 Cage Match
See also List of independent wrestling promotions in the United States
References
External links Championship Wrestling website Memphis Wrestling website