
Rising Star Wrestling

Federation Name	Rising Star Wrestling
Abbreviation	RSW
Founder	Michael Waldron, III
Bi-weekly shows	Pride and Honor
Time open	April 2010 – Present
Based in	Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Federation type	Angle
Pay-per-views	Periodically
Website	Official Site

Rising Star Wrestling is an active wrestling promotion based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, at the Bricktown Events Center. It is a member of the Primetime Central network of efeds. It is currently running bi-weekly shows which are taped and released direct-to-DVD.

Development and Formation[]

Michael Waldron III, living true to a promise to his grandfather, has founded Rising Star Wrestling! With an aim to bring back the Respect of Wrestling, to recapture its Integrity, Dignity, and Glory.

Aiming to Restore Pride and Honor to the Wrestlers and the sport. Do we aim to entertain, yes, but with what you all have been wanting to see... Wrestling.

Rising Star Wrestling began as a concept in 2009, and turned into a reality in early 2010, when Michael Waldron III began recruiting a roster for the promotion. The initial signings were Scott Walburg (who ultimately backed out) and "Lightening" Jason Storm. Over the course of the months of March and April, Waldron was able to put together enough of a roster to put on his first show, which was held on April 4, 2010.

Active Roster[]

Singles[]

Larz Bane

Johnny Bedlam

Brett Durant

El Serpenti

Bartholomew Finkle

Kazakov Harkov

Kalan Leander

Oliver Rankin

Shawn Singleton

Jason Storm

Adam Stryker

Tag Team[]

Cobra Kai (Nagini and Krayt)

Gothic Knights (Crusader and Grenadier)

NME (Wyatt Colman and Dorian Ryan)

The Bane Family Circus (Fritz Bane and Larz Bane)

Stables[]

Wrestling Shows[]

Rising Star Wrestling currently offers bi-weekly programming which is taped and released direct-to-DVD. There are plans for house shows that will be held at the Bricktown Event Center, but will eventually tour the immediate area of Oklahoma City at smaller venues. An open challenge house show is in the works, as well as studio taping for local television programming which will feature the stars of Rising Star Wrestling against "developmental talent".

Pride and Honor[]

P-and-h-poster1 — Inaugural Pride and Honor Card, May 4, 2010

Pride and Honor is the primary program of Rising Star Wrestling It is held bi-weekly, with plans to expand with the popularity of the company. It will feature the stars of RSW, as well as special appearances of other wrestling stars from across the country and the world.

Inaugral Card[]

The inaugural card was held at the Bricktown Event Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the home of Rising Star Wrestling.

Jason Storm def Larz Bane via DQ

Johnny Bedlam vs El Serpenti - No Contest

Kalan Leaner def Bartholomew Finkle

Main Event[]

Shawn Singleton vs Adam Stryker - Time Limit Draw

Storyline[]

The initial storyline for each match set the tone for the company, and established a few feuds.

The night began with Michael Waldron coming out and introducing the company to the crowd and declaring that RSW is here to stay.

The opening match between Larz Bane and Jason Storm saw some pretty good offense by both participants. In the end, Bane's cheating ways earned him a disqualification as he nailed Storm in the family jewels.

The next match was a no contest due to Johnny Bedlam never getting to the ring. He was attacked backstage by Brett Durant. As El Serpenti was heading backstage to address the situation, he too, was attacked by Oliver Rankin. Pandemonium ensued as security tried to regain control.

The third match saw Bartholomew Finkle fail in a valiant attempt to defeat the Scottish aristocrat, Kalan Leander. He fought with a lot of heart, but in the end, a pair of brass knuckles employed by Leander ensure he couldn't get the job done. But it wasn't over for him, as the 7'3" monster Kazakov Harkov came out and decimated him. Waldron came out and declared that Harkov could be on the roster, but first, he would have to go through a mystery opponent at the next installment of Pride and Honor.

The Main event featured two ring veterans, in contrast to the new talent that the lower card (with the exception of El Serpenti). They fought themselves to a draw, but as the match was over, Kalan Leander rushed out with a chair and nailed Sryker. They beat Stryker down, then exit the ring as the show comes to an end.

Of the segments, the most memorable one was when Singleton came out to the ring for an "interview". Mark Bishop had been trying to get an interview with Singleton all night, but Singleton wasn't giving him the time of day. Finally, he agreed to an interview and they both went out to the ring. First thing Singleton did was grab the mic and dismiss Bishop. He spoke for a little while, declaring himself the "New Franchise". "Lightning" Jason Storm came out and challenged him, but Singleton laughs in Storm's face, and tells him he has to prove himself before he gets a shot at him. This was a really good segment.

Championships[]

RSW World Championship[]

This title is currently inactive.

RSW Tag Team Championship[]