Coastal Championship Wrestling (CCW) is an American independent professional wrestling promotion which was formed in 2004 by Dan Ackerman & former ECW worker, Bruno Sassi in Coral Springs, Florida. The promotion has also been a member of the United Wrestling Network (UWN) since 2025 and has aired their programming as part of a joint syndicated block with the UWN on various television stations.
Notable mainstays for the promotion include Marti Belle, Brian Cage, Francisco Ciatso, Fuego Del Sol, Gangrel, Leila Grey, Matthew Justice, Kilynn King, Ariel Levy, Chase Stevens, Super Crazy, Jack Talos, Marina Tucker, Eddie Valentine, American Top Team, Billy Gunn, Kamille and Snuka. CCW had brief association with National Wrestling Alliance on CCW/NWA Viva Revolution in 2024. Championships from other companies have also been defended on CCW programming, such as Boca Raton Championship Wrestling, Original Championship Wrestling, and New Generation Championship Wrestling.
History Sassi formed the promotion in 2004 upon leaving Future of Wrestling, with Dan Ackerman. The first events and TV tapings were held in March 2004. First CCW Heavyweight Champion, "The Blackheart" Dave Johnson, won the championship in a tournament held at CCW Caged At The Creek on August 14, 2004, in Coconut Creek, Florida. The first CCW Tag Team Champions were crowned in a tournament final at a TV taping on April 24, 2004, in Coral Springs, Florida, when The Market Crashers defeated 'The Waverunners'.
Later in 2012, Sassi left CCW to Dan Ackerman and Pablo Marquez, former CCW Heavyweight Champion. Both led the promotion for 8 years and Marquez eventually opted out of the leadership. Nelio Cuomo Costa joined CCW as a co-owner in 2020.
Championship Wrestling from Florida In November 2023, CCW announced to revive the historical Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF). Originally founded by Cowboy Luttrall in 1949 and later run by Eddie Graham, CWF produced wrestling legends like Dusty Rhodes, Jack and Jerry Brisco, and Ric Flair. The promotion closed in 1987, but CCW, led by Nelio Cuomo Costa and Dan Ackerman, resurrected it, with Kevin Sullivan, Bill Alfonso, and Gangrel involved. The first tapings of the new CWF were held in May 2023, at the CCW Arena in Pompano Beach, Florida.
CCW Magazine
CCW Magazine was the official professional wrestling magazine of Coastal Championship Wrestling. This incarnation of the magazine contained opinions, previews, entertainment, work out tips, and other information. Originally known as CCW Fanzine from 2021 to 2023. CCW Magazine was launched and ran from 2021 to 2023. The final issues were published in-house by CCW.
Programming and events
Current
CCW Alive Wrestling CCW Alive Wrestling is a weekly web television program that airs on CCW's YouTube channel. The series debuted on August 28, 2020. It acts as a pre-show to major events.
Bash At the Brew Bash At The Brew is a flagship program of CCW that airs on its YouTube channel. According to the New York Times, CCW partnered with Unbranded Brewing Company (defunct) to produce monthly matches. The series debuted on February 6, 2021, originally airing on the CCW's channel.
Rumble in the Jungle Another web television program of CCW, Rumble in the Jungle is produced in Tripping Animals Brewing. The first show of this program was taped on February 24, 2024.
Major events CCW has produced 432 chronological events. The first event took place on March 20, 2004, in Coral Springs, Florida at the Coral Springs Gymnasium. Coral Springs Gymnasium in Coral Springs has held the most events.
Championships and accomplishments
Current champions +Champions as of December 31, 2025ChampionshipCurrent champion(s)Date wonNo. of daysheldNo. of reignsLocationPerson(s) defeatedEventRef. CCW Heavyweight Championship Gangrel August 23, 2025 130+ 2 Port St. Lucie, FloridaEddie ValentineCCW Summer Glory 2025. CCW Cruiserweight Championship Marvin Cruz October 04, 2025 88+ 1 Miami, FloridaChris FarrowCCW Bash At The Brew 57. CCW International Championship Heddi Karaoui October 25, 2024 432+ 1 Nashville, TennesseeToby FarleyHalloween Hardcore Heaven.CCW Southeastern Heavyweight Championship Ariel LevyOctober 25, 202567+1Miami, FloridaDomino CCW Vice City Slam 3.CCW Tag Team ChampionshipThe Five Star Era (ERA &Ricky Martinez)October 25, 202567+2 (3,2)Miami, FloridaThe Wild Stallions (Matt Riddle & Stallion Rogers) Vice City Slam 3. CCW Tennessee ChampionshipMetoNovember 15, 202546+1Nashville, TennesseeDillon McQueenCCW Over The Top.CCW Women's ChampionshipKristin BlazeMarch 28, 20263+1Miami, FloridaNikki Blackheart CCW Vice City Slam 4.
Coasty Awards
Male Wrestler of the Year Year Wrestler2022Alan "S2S" Martinez2023Jackal Stevens
Female Wrestler of the Year Year Wrestler2023Ruthie Jay
Kevin Dunn Award Year Wrestler2022Chad Huckabee2023Brad Owens
Moment of the Year Year Moment2022Ariel Levy Turns On Vinicious (Bash At The Brew 16)2023The Bus Gets Married In The Ring
Match of the Year Year Match2022Santos v. Cha Cha Charlie (Bash At The Brew 11)2023Game of War
Feud of the Year Year Feud2022Marina Tucker v. KiLynn King2023Ricky Martinez v. Alex Chamberlain
Roster
Wrestlers Vecna
Appearances Great Sasuke The Hurricane Brooklyn Brawler Carlito Serpentico Santana Garrett Rebel Rachel Ellering Mercedes Martinez Ivelisse Velez Pablo Marquez Sexy Star Matt Striker Alberto El PatronAvery Taylor Skyler Ramirez The GOAT Leva Bates Snot Dudley Danny Burch Vanilla Vargas Konnor (wrestler) Rick Link Kirby Mack Vordell Walker Buck Quartermain The Headbangers Scotty 2 Hotty
Training school CCW training facility previously known as the Main Event Training Center is a professional wrestling school owned by CCW. It serves as a training and tryout facility for wrestlers. CCW currently operates one location in Pompano Beach, Florida founded in 2007 by Sassi and Ackerman, back then Pablo Marquez headed the training facility, Now Gangrel is head trainer of the school. It is considered to be the longest-running professional wrestling school in the Southeastern United States.
Wrestlers trained +NamesNotesRefMontel Vontavious PorterWrestled for WWE and Impact Wrestling as MVPKaitlynWrestled for WWE as Caleste BoninMiroWrestled for WWE and AEW as RusevPaige VanZantWrestled for All Elite Wrestling as VanZantJacob FatuWrestled for Major League WrestlingMarina TuckerWrestled for Women of WrestlingJai VidalWrestled for Impact WrestlingLola ViceWrestled for WWE NXT brand as Valerie LouredaSantosWrestled for National Wrestling AllianceKiLynn KingWrestled for Impact Wrestling
Trainers NamesNotesRefDavid HeathWrestled for World Wrestling Federation and AEW as Gangrel
Reception CCW has been received very positively, gaining praise for their in-ring work, production, training school and fanbase. Wrestlers such as Eddie Valentine, Josh Woods and Caleste have publicly spoken positively of the promotion.
References
External links Coastal Championship Wrestling at Cagematch.net Pro Wrestling Illustrated: 2010-06, Archive.org, June 1, 2024 An Encyclopedia of Women's Wrestling, By LaToya Ferguson, Google Books, 2019