Pro Wrestling America

Pro Wrestling America
AcronymPWA
Founded1985
StyleProfessional wrestling
HeadquartersMinneapolis, Minnesota (1985-1993; 1996-present)
Founder(s)Eddie Sharkey
Owner(s)Eddie Sharkey (1985-1993; 1996-present)
Terry Fox (1996-present)
SisterWrestle America 2000

Pro Wrestling America is an independent wrestling promotion based in Minneapolis, MN during the 1980s and early 1990s. Founded and promoted by retired wrestler Eddie Sharkey, a longtime veteran of the American Wrestling Association and owner of the Pro Wrestling America Training Center, Pro Wrestling America featured many established wrestlers while in between the then "Big Three" (American Wrestling Association, National Wrestling Alliance and the World Wrestling Federation) as well as providing many lightheavyweight and cruiserweight wrestlers with their first national exposure, most notably, Sabu, Jerry Lynn[1][2] and The Lightning Kid.[3]

The promotion stopped running regular events in 1993, but continues to host shows in the Minneapolis area with Sharkey's wrestling school. Among the former students who have appeared for several of these events include Lacey[4] and Austin Aries,[5] both being top stars in Ring of Honor.

  1. ^ Laible, Don (February 1999). "Against All Odds, He's Winning on His Own Terms". New Wave Wrestling Magazine. Archived from the original on 2000-12-17.
  2. ^ Molinaro, John; Richard Kamchen (2005-06-03). "Jerry Lynn". SLAM! Wrestling Bios and Stories. SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ Milner, John M. (2005-05-15). "Sean Waltman". SLAM! Wrestling Bios and Stories. SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on July 30, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. ^ Xamin, Mark (2008-04-10). "Lacey". SLAM! Wrestling Bios and Stories. SLAM! Sports. Archived from the original on July 21, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  5. ^ Aries, Austin (2004). "Biography". AustinAries.com. Archived from the original on 2008-04-07.