Winnipeg Professional Wrestling (WPW), or simply Winnipeg Pro Wrestling, is a Canadianindependentprofessional wrestling promotion. The promotion hosts live events in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada and broadcasts its shows on tape delay on YouTube. It began airing on Rogers TV on March 20, 2026. WPW has two men's singles championships, one women's singles championship, and one men's tag team championship.
Winnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW) was established in late 2018, holding its inaugural event at the Sherbrook Inn in the Broadway neighborhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Following the sell-out of its debut show, the promotion transitioned to larger venues. The company is owned and operated by Devin Bray and Ben Kissock, who have managed day-to-day operations since its inception.[1][2]
Since the relaxation of COVID-19 lockdowns, the promotion has increased its schedule to approximately five events per year. Its matches, typically held in venues with capacities of several hundred, frequently reach capacity shortly after tickets are released for sale.
WPW utilizes episodic storytelling with continuity across its events. The promotion maintains a roster of over 50 athletes, comprising local performers and out-of-province wrestlers who appear on a regular basis. While focusing on regional talent, WPW has featured guest appearances from internationally recognized wrestlers, including Mercedes Moné, Karl Anderson, and Luke Gallows. The promotion also features a recurring cast of on-screen personnel, including ringside security, backstage interviewers, and announcers. Co-owner Devin Bray portrays the character Gene Spungo, a color commentator distinguished by his signature cowboy hat.[3][4]
On February 25, 2026, WPW announced that the promotion would premiere on Rogers TV in Canada on March 20, marking their television debut. Rumble In The Burt 3, which was taped on October 19, 2025, will be the show that will air on the promotion's premiere.[6]
The WPW Championship is a men's professional wrestlingworld championship created and promoted by the CanadianpromotionWinnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW). It is the promotion's primary and most prestigious championship. As of August27, 2026, there have been five reigns among five champions. AJ Sanchez is the inaugural champion and held the title the longest at 1,141 days; although the COVID-19 lockdown occurred during his title reign, which forced WPW to not host an event for 855 days between December 12, 2019 and April 15, 2022. Meanwhile, Bobby Schink held the title the shortest at 254 days.[12]
Devon Monroe is the current champion in his first reign. He won the title by defeating Chad Daniels at Tag In Tag Out on July 17, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This was Monroe's Voyageur Cup title opportunity.[7]
Inaugural, record-setting three-time, and current champion Jody Threat held the title the longest at 503 days in her first reign.
The WPW Women's Championship is a women's professional wrestlingworld championship created and promoted by the CanadianpromotionWinnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW). As of August27, 2026, there have been six reigns among five champions and two vacancies. Jody Threat was the inaugural champion and held the title the longest at 503 days in her first reign. She also held the title the shortest at 37 days in her second reign. She has the most reigns with three.[18]
Jody Threat is the current champion in her third reign. She won the title by defeating Mercedes Moné at Fight At The Museum 4 on March 31, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[8][9]
The WPW 92.1 CITI Championship is a men's professional wrestlingchampionship created and promoted by the CanadianpromotionWinnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW). It is named after 92.1 CITI, a commercial radio station in Winnipeg, Manitoba that broadcasts a mainstream rockformat. As of August27, 2026, there have been four reigns four three champions. Devon Monroe was the inaugural champion. Sammy Peppers held the title the longest at 163 days, while Anderson Tyler Moore held the title the shortest at 93 days.[26]
"Sweet" Bobby Schink is the current champion in his first reign. He won the title by defeating Brax at Slam Jam 3 on July 8, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[11]
Defeated Anderson Tyson Moore, Big Merv, Jackson Conway, Nick Nelson, and Ronnie Attitude in a Championship Scramble match to become the inaugural champion.
The WPW Tag Team Championship is a men's professional wrestlingworld ag team championship created and promoted by the CanadianpromotionWinnipeg Pro Wrestling (WPW). It is a standard tag team championship, being contested by teams of two wrestlers. As of August27, 2026, there have been four reigns among five teams and eight individual champions. Red Hot Summer (Bryce Bentley and Sammy Peppers) were the inaugural champions. They held the titles the longest at 378 days. Meanwhile, Bobby Schink and AJ Sanchez held the titles the shortest at 173 days. Bentley and Scott Ripley III are tied for the most individual reigns at two.[29]
Mentallo and Tyler Colton are the current champions in their first reign as a team and individually. They won the titles by defeating Nu Money (Bryce Bentley and Scott Ripley III) at Sup, Bud? on May 22, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.[10]
The Voyageur Cup is an annual single-elimination tournament held in March at the West End Cultural Center. The winner of the men's tournament earns a future WPW Championship match. In 2026, a women's tournament was created with the winner earning a future WPW Women's Championship match.
↑Before Josh "Cheeks" Holiday could enter the ring to start the match, he was attacked from behind by Brax. He was incapacitated after Brax locked in a full nelson and hit a chair with Holiday's head placed in it. He was not medically cleared to continue competing in the tournament so Warhorse proceeded to the semifinals by default.
2026 Women's Voyageur Cup
Quarterfinals Voyageur Cup (Night 1)[36] March 13, 2026
Semifinals Voyageur Cup (Night 2)[36] March 14, 2026
The Grand Slam is a distinction given to a professional wrestler who has won the WPW World Championship, WPW 92.1 CITI Championship, WPW Tag Team Championship, and the Voyageur Cup. Bobby Schink was the first to complete this feat, completing it after winning the WPW 92.1 CITI Championship at Slam Jam 3 on July 9, 2026.[38][11]
