K-Star Wrestling (KSW)
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K-Star Wrestling is a British wrestling promotion based in Birmingham. The promotion has started the careers of wrestlers like Mark Belton, Carl Mizzery, and Spud.
History
K-Star promotions was formed in October 1998 when Ex-World of Sport Wrestler Steve Logan left Hammerlock Wrestling to form his own Wrestling company. A keen Kickboxer, Steve opened one of his gyms to allow students to become professional wrestlers.
Steve used his extensive wrestling knowledge from his World of Sport days, as well as his time at the Canadian Stampede gym, to teach young wrestlers the trade.
In May 2000 K-Star Promotions ran its first wrestling show consisting entirely of gym trained wrestlers. The wrestler named Celt Kennedy became the first K-Star Champion a month later.
In February 2002, Steve Logan gave up the day to day running of the wrestling arm of K-Star promotions to concentrate on his Mui Thai Kickboxing schools.
K-Star Promotions was rebranded as K-Star Wrestling in April 2003, this led to the K-Star Champion belt being made defunct and a K-Star Wrestling British Championship replaced it, this was won in a tournament by Carl Mizzery at Walsall Town Hall two months later.
More recently Steve has become more involved in an advisory role and KSW continues to produce shows in 2006.
In bullet point:
October 1998 - Steve Logan had been a part of Hammerlock wrestling, but decided it was time to do things his way. He opened one of his kickboxing gyms to wrestlers and the first K-Star Wrestling Seminar took place. Among the new recruits was a young Carl Corporate (Later to become Mizzery), GBH, Heavy Metal Mass and Tough Guy Barry Malone.
October 1999 - The second wave of wrestlers began to join K-Star, taught by Judo John Brown, as opposed to Steve Logan. Among these recruits were Abbass, Celt Kennedy, Gary Ace and Snake.
November 1999 - K-Star presented its first ever King of the Ring, consisting of Abbas the Iranian Warrior, Carl Corporate, Danny D, Gary Ace, Jody Fleisch, Jonny Storm, Misfit and Scotty Rock. Jody Fleisch defeated Jonny Storm in the final.
May 2000 - The then-named K-Star promotions Ltd ran their first ever independent show, using their own talent taken from the K-Star dojo. The second King of the Ring Tournament consisted of Abbas, Barry Malone, Carl Corporate, Celt Kennedy, Danny D, Gary Ace, ICE and Vade Steel. Carl Corporate defeated Danny D.
June 2000 - The tournament for the K-Star Championship at Sutton Town Hall, a four man tournament including Carl Corporate, Celt Kennedy, Danny D and Gary Ace. Celt Kennedy became the first K-Star champion.
August 2000 - By this time KSW had begun training Chris Fury, Sal Americana, Maddog Max, Rob Hunter, Jack Storm, Spud and Five Star Flash.
October 2000 - K-Star performed the first ever Tables Ladders and Chairs match in the United Kingdom.
January 2001 - K-Star held their annual King of the Ring feature consisting of Abbas, Barry Malone, Brute Force, Carl Corporate, Dave Real, Kaos, Mad Dog Maxx and Rob Hunter. Carl Corporate defeated Abbas in the final.
August 2001 - K-Star Promotions Ltd started a monthly venue at the Collingwood Centre. The newly introduced K-Star tag team champions were crowned at this event, the winners being the K-Star Foundation consisting of Maddog Max and Rob Hunter.
February 2002 - Steve Logan gave up the commissionership of KSW to concentrate on his Mui Thai Kickboxing school. The company settled on February for its King of the Ring tournament, this time consisting of Abbas, Carl Mizzery, Dave Real, Five Star Flash, GBH, Heavy Metal Mass, Mad Dog Maxx and Rob Hunter.
April 2002 - The K-Star commonwealth title was introduced Spud won the TLC match over Snake, Jack Storm and X-Bones.
July 2002 - Channel 4 filmed K-Star's show, focusing on Abbas as an Iranian living in Britain, the show also featured famous comedian and film star Omar Jaleel.
November 2002 - K-Star ended its regular venue with the Collingwood centre when the contract expired. The Commonwealth and Tag team titles were retired on this day.
February 2003 - K-Star did its first show in front of 600 + people at Walsall Town Hall. This being K-Star King of the ring 2003 consisiting of Bouncer, Carl Mizzery, Karaoke King, Mad dog Maxx, Ric Violent, Romeo Vain, Sal Americana and Snake. Carl Mizzery defeated Sal Americana in the final.
April 2003 - K-Star Promotions was repackaged to KSW and the old K-Star Wrestling Championship was made defunct and a new KSW British Championship was introduced as Abbas refused to defend the old title or return it.
KSW also put on a pro wrestling demonstration at the Seni combat sports event, held at the NEC. Participants were Carl Mizzery, Mad dog Maxx, Ric Violent and Sal Americana.
July 2003 - KSW returned to Walsall where the new title was put up in a championship tournament, participants were Carl Mizzery, Mad Dog Maxx, Gremlin, Ric Violent, Rob Blaze, Sal Americana, Spiritwalker and Wolf. Carl Mizzery defeated Mad dog Maxx to capture the vacant title.
October 2003 - By this time KSW was training Spiritwalker, Danny Devine, Kade Callous, King Khan, Phalim Finlay, Kid Flash, Rob Long, Wolf, Gremlin, Pogo, Jimmy Casino and Staxx.
October 2003 - Carl Mizzery lost the belt to Maddog Max.
November 2003 - Sal Americana faced Danny Devine in KSW's first Hair Vs Hair match at Walsall Town Hall. This was the last show at Walsall Town Hall and Carl Mizzery left.
February 2004 - Maddog Max made a spectacular 20ft leap onto Spiritwalker in a three stages of hell match at Broken Rules.
March 2004 - Steve Logan re-assumes the role of Commissioner, this time Steve takes a "non-interferance" role.
October 2004 - KSW held its first show at the Yew Tree Sports and Social Club in Walsall.
November 2004 - Sal and Corey Americana took a short hiatus from KSW for an American tour.
February 2005 - KSW held a packed show at the Black Horse Pub in Walsall. This show saw the return of Carl Mizzery and Sal Americana.
April 2005 - Kade Callous defeated Mad Dog Max in a TLC match, ending Maddog's 1 1/2 year Championship reign. Spiritwalker won the belt from Kade Callous on the same night.
March 2005 - KSW concentrated on its training school and lessened shows. By this time KSW was training Nick Mace, Cupid Valentino, BBD, Tyler Rayne and Brandon Grave.
October 2005 - Steve Logan splits the training and promoting into two divisions, each able to concentrate on their job and bringing more KSW shows to the public whilst creating quality wrestlers for the future.
December 2005 - Sal Americana finally manages to trick his way into becoming KSW British champion for the first time in his career.
February 2006 - Sal Americana instigates tradition when another King of the Ring is held , this event heralds the participation of Carl Mizzery, Cupid Valentino, Nick Mace, Rob Blaze, Rob Long, Sal Americana, Staxx and Tyler Rayne. Sal Americana defeated Carl Mizzery to secure his reign as KSW British Champion.
April 2006 - Up and coming star Nick Mace defeats both Staxx and then Sal Americana in the same night to become KSW British Champion at Enots in Lichfield.
Source: K-Star Insider (www.kstarinsider.com)
Belt History
K-Star Wrestling Championship (Defunct) June 2000 - April 2003.
Celt Kennedy - June 2000 – October 2000. Carl Mizzery – October 2000 – March 2001. Abbas Rezedezeh – October 2000 – March 2002. Mad Dog Maxx – March 2002 – May 2002. Carl Mizzery – May 2002 – May 2002. Mad Dog Maxx – May 2002 - July 2002. Abbas Rezedezeh – July 2002 – April 2003.KSW British Championship April 2003 - Current.
Carl Mizzery July 2003 – October 2003. Mad Dog Maxx – October 2003 – April 2005. Kade Callous - April 2005 - April 2005. Cameron Steele - April 2005 to December 2005. Sal Americana - December 2005 to April 2006. Nick Mace - April 2006 to present.KSW Tag team August 2001 - November 2002.
KSW Commonwealth (Defunct) April 2002 - November 2002.
Wrestlers who have trained with KSW
Abbas the Iranian Warrior.
Adam Pendry.
(Tough guy)Barry Malone.
Big Badd Donaghan.
Bouncer.
Brandon Grave.
Brett Banner.
Brute Force
Cameron Steele / Spiritwalker.
Carl Mizzery / Carl Corporate.
Celt Kennedy.
Chris Fury.
Corey Americana / Corey Pain.
Cupid Valentino.
Danny D.
Danny Devine.
Daredevil
Dave Real.
Deacon Dispair.
Eyez.
Five Star Flash.
Gary Ace.
GBH.
Gremlin.
Heavy Metal Mass.
ICE.
Jack Storm.
Jimmy Casino.
Kade Callous.
Kaos.
Karaoke King.
Kid Flash / Tommy Saint / Skull.
King Khan.
Mad Dog Maxx.
Marcus Kool.
Mike Mission.
Nemesis.
Nick Mace.
Phalim Finlay.
Pogo / Cypher.
Ric Violent.
Robbie Blaze.
Rob Hunter.
Rob Long.
Romeo Vain.
(Iron) Ryan Thompson.
Sal Americana.
Snake.
Spud.
Staxx / Saracen.
The Gentleman.
The Great Tsunami.
Tyler Rayne.
Vade Steel.
Wes Copelan.
Wolf.
X-Bones.
Please add as appropriate.
Guest wrestlers of KSW
Ashley Steele.
Blondie Barratt.
Hatred.
Jody Fleisch.
Jonny Storm.
Jonny the Body.
Mad Mike.
Nick Knight.
Sam Daniels.
The Bull.
Toker.
Links
http:///www.kstarinsider.com
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