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This stable started in WCW when Kevin Nash and Scott Hall invaded in the late 90's.
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nWo
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new World order
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This wrestling promotion run by Verne Gagne was one of the most prominent groups of the "Territory Era" of wrestling.
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AWA
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American Wrestling Association
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From '91 to '95 Jim Cornette held events for this promotion throughout the Appalachians.
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SMW
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Smoky Mountain Wrestling
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Without a doubt the most high profile wrestling promotion in Japan today.
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NJPW
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New Japan Pro Wrestling
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Former world champion in ECW and WWE who got his ring name for an uncanny resemblance to a 90's martial arts action movie star.
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RVD
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Rob Van Dam
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This Kentucky-based promotion was the development league for WWE from 2000-2008 and briefly for TNA in the 2010's.
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OVW
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Ohio Valley Wrestling
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Paul Heyman's pride and joy in the 90's that began a counter-culture revolution in pro wrestling.
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ECW
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Extreme/Eastern Championship Wrestling
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The Von Erich family were the driving force both in the ring and behind the scenes in this Texas-based promotion.
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WCCW
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World Class Championship Wrestling
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The current #2 promotion in the USA. Run by the Khan family, who made an instant household name.
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AEW
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All Elite Wrestling
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Started by the Jarretts in Nashville and later moved to Universal Studios, it was #2 for a long time in America after WCW folded.
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TNA
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Total Non-stop Action
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Still running shows today, this promotion was founded by wrestling legend Giant Baba.
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AJPW
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All Japan Pro Wrestling
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Made a name for himself in late 2000's WWE. Held their U.S. title. Left to journey around the top promotions around the world.
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MVP
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Montel Vontavious Porter
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These initials could refer to Bill Watts' promotion in the early 80's, Herb Abrams' in the 90's, or the mid-80's Japanese promotion.
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UWF
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Universal Wrestling Federation
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This promotion technically still exists: it's now known as NXT.
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FCW
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Florida Championship Wrestling
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One of the biggest stars in the late 90's for WCW, where he was a three time world champion. Known for his yoga nowadays.
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DDP
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Diamond Dallas Page
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A top promotion in the USA for the last twenty years, it was here that the careers of Daniel Bryan, Samoa Joe and CM Punk were launched.
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RoH
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Ring of Honor
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Back when Vince McMahon Sr ran what is now WWE and before his son made it WWF, it had an extra letter.
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WWWF
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World Wide Wrestling Federation
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