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Wrestlicious
Founded2009[1]
StyleWomen's professional wrestling
HeadquartersTampa, Florida
Founder(s)Jonathan Vargas
Owner(s)Jonathan Vargas
Johnny Cafarella
Jimmy Hart
WebsiteWrestlicious.com

Wrestlicious was an American women's professional wrestling promotion based in Tampa, Florida. The company was founded by Jonathan Vargas, who won a Powerball jackpot of $35.3 million in 2008.[2] It was known for its sketch comedy and has been often compared to Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. In 2011, Bleacher Report ranked Wrestlicious No. 11 on its list of the 25 worst wrestling promotions.[3]

History

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Former Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling host and producer Johnny Cafarella and Jimmy Hart partnered with Jonathan Vargas. In March 2009, a trailer was released promoting Wrestlicious. Originally rumored as airing on Fox Network in fall 2009, the Wrestlicious Takedown series eventually aired in syndication beginning in March 2010. Throughout 2010, Wrestlicious signed several new wrestlers (to replace many of the women that had worked for them during the original 2008 tapings and were now unavailable), and then taped new matches beginning in May 2010 to air on Takedown. However, no new content has been made since.

It was announced on March 27, 2010 that Wrestlicious TakeDown will begin airing on many television stations throughout the United States starting around April 1 and May 1, 2010.[4]

Vargas appeared on the show as "JV Rich". Regular features included "JV's CRIB", a look at the goings-on inside JV's mansion frequented by the Wrestlicious girls.

After one season of Wrestlicious stopped production. Several of the talents went on to work for WWE, TNA/IMPACT, and other companies.

Wrestlicious TakeDown

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Wrestlicious TakeDown was the Main Television program produced by Wrestlicious which ran on Dish Network, via MavTV in the United States and BiteTV in Canada, as well as in syndication. The first season consists of 13 episodes.[5] Wrestlicious TakeDown began airing on Mondays, with its first episode airing on March 1, 2010[6] However, it was announced the following Thursday on March 4, 2010, that the show would be moving to Wednesdays.[7] On May 16, 2011, it was announced that Wrestlicious would return to begin a second season,[8] though no second season was ever produced or released.

Roster

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Wrestlers

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Ring name Real name Notes
Alexandra the Great Danyah Rivietz
Anaconda Cher Ferrerya
Amber Lively Ashley Simmons
Autumn Frost Jennifer Blake
Bandita Jessica Carrera Also manages Maria Toro
Beatrice Bristol Holly Blossom
Brooke Lynne Rebecca Treston
Charlotte Kimberly Davis
Cobra Jwaundace Candece
Cousin Cassie Unknown
Draculetta Shannon Spruill
Emo Leigh Leva Bates
Felony Bonnie Maxon
Fran Mary Beth Bentley
Glory The All American Hero Christie Mathis Wrestlicious Champion
Gert Karen Simpson
Juvi Hall Kayla Ane Meltzer
Jezebel James Allison Plunkett
Kandi Kisses Elizabeth Miklosi Managed by The Gumdrops
Kickstart Katie Beth Crist
Lacey Von Erich Lacey Adkisson
Lil Slamm LaTrice Harper
Paige Webb Serena Deeb
Malibu Mackenzie Lana Kinnear
Maria Toro Mercedes Martinez
Masked Millie Ann Brookstone
Maui Maria Santella
Penelope Bristol Hannah Blossom
Sierra Sherraton Erica D'Erico
Tina The Trigger Nicki Tebeau
Toni the Top Nikki Tsugranes
Tyler Texas Amy Janas
Viper Jeannie Kim
White Magic Lacey

Other on-air personnel

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Ring name Real name Notes
Azziza Unknown
Bootcamp Bailey Taylor Marion On-screen trainer
Charity Falycia Rose Pulver Manager of The Naughty Girls
Commissioner Blance Steven Blance
Jimmy Hart Jimmy Hart Co-Host
Johnny C. Johnny Cafarella Play-by-play commentator
Johnny C. Junior Andrew Omega Ring announcer
JV Rich Jonathan Vargas Owner
Leyla Milani Leyla Milani Khoshbin Co-Host
Officer Bubba Brad Niederer Manager of Felony
Savannah Ashley Glasgow Co-host
Occasional wrestler
Shauna Na Kristin Flake
Sister Ophelia Mary-Kate Duignan Manager of The Naughty Girls

Stables and Tag Teams

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Team name Members Notes
The Bristols Beatrice and Penelope Bristol
The Country Cuties Cousin Cassie and Tyler Texas
Jimmy's Angels Anaconda, Cobra and Viper
The Lunch Ladies Fran and Gert
The Naughty Girls Charity, Hope and Faith
The Southern Belles Charlotte and Savannah
TNT Tina the Trigger and Toni the Top

Wrestlicious Championship

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# Wrestlers Reign Date Days
held 		Location Event Notes
1 Glory 1 May 24, 2010 176 Tampa, Florida Wrestlicious TakeDown Defeated Felony to become the inaugural champion. Title deactivated after company stopped production.

References

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  1. ^ Kamm, Grayson (September 16, 2009). "Wrestling + women + $17M lottery jackpot = Wrestlicious!". St. Petersburg, Florida: USA Today. Retrieved 2010-03-27.
  2. ^ "Teen wins $35 million Powerball lottery jackpot". LotteryPost.com. 2008-05-20. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
  3. ^ Dilbert, Ryan. "25 Worst Wrestling Promotions Ever". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2017-11-20.
  4. ^ Gerweck, Steve (2010-03-27). "Wrestlicious Signs More TV Deals". Wrestleview.com. Retrieved 2010-03-27.
  5. ^ "Wrestlicious Takedown: Roster". Retrieved 2010-02-26.
  6. ^ Martin, Adam (2010-03-01). "Wrestlicious debuts tonight on MavTV". WrestleView.com. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
  7. ^ Gerweck, Steve (2010-03-04). "Wrestlicious moving to Wednesday". WrestleView.com. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
  8. ^ "Wrestlicious Announces Season Two, Signs Major Production Deal". Diva-Dirt. Retrieved May 16, 2011.

http://www.diva-dirt.com/124208/exclusive-wrestlicious-tv-series-in-the-works/

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