Wrestlicious

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 is known for its sketch comedy and has been often compared to Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling. In 2011, Bleacher Report ranked Wrestlicious #11 on its list of the 25 worst wrestling promotions.[3]

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

History

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.

Wrestlicious TakeDown
Wrestlicious TakeDown
Created byJonathan Vargas
Johnny Cafarella
Jimmy Hart
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes13 (as of November 15, 2010)
Production
Production location(s)Tampa, Florida
Camera setupMulticamera setup
Running timeApproximately 30 minutes per episode
(22 minutes and commercials)
Release
Original networkMavTV
BiteTV America One Loaded TV
Original releaseMarch 1, 2010 (2010-03-01)[4]

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 Monday 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 Wednesday.[7] On May 16, 2011, it was announced that Wrestlicious is returning with its employees back to begin a second season,[8] though no second season was ever produced or released.

History

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.[9]

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 onto work for WWE, TNA/IMPACT, and other companies.

Roster

Wrestlers
Ring name Real name Notes
Alexandra the GreatDanyah Rivietz
AnacondaCher Ferrerya
Amber Lively Ashley Simmons
Autumn FrostJennifer Blake
BanditaJessica CarreraAlso manages Maria Toro
Beatrice BristolHolly Blossom
Brooke LynneRebecca Treston
CharlotteKimberly Davis
CobraJwaundace Candece
Cousin CassieUnknown
DraculettaShannon Spruill
Emo LeighLeva Bates
FelonyBonnie Maxon
FranMary Beth Bentley
Glory The All American HeroChristie MathisWrestlicious Champion
GertKaren Simpson
Juvi HallKayla Ane Meltzer
Jezebel JamesAllison Plunkett
Kandi KissesElizabeth MiklosiManaged by The Gumdrops
Kickstart KatieNevaeh
Lacey Von ErichLacey Adkisson
Lil SlammLaTrice Harper
Paige WebbSerena Deeb
Malibu MackenzieLana Kinnear
Maria ToroMercedes Martinez
Masked MillieAnn Brookstone
MauiMaria Santella
Penelope BristolHannah Blossom
Sierra SherratonErica D'Erico
Tina The TriggerNicki Tebeau
Toni the TopNikki Tsugranes
Tyler TexasAmy Janas
ViperJeannie Kim
White MagicLacey

Other on-air personnel
Ring name Real name Notes
AzzizaUnknown
Bootcamp BaileyTaylor MarionOn-screen trainer
CharityFalycia Rose PulverManager of The Naughty Girls
Commissioner BlanceSteven Blance
Jimmy HartJimmy HartCo-Host
Johnny C.Johnny CafarellaPlay-by-play commentator
Johnny C. JuniorAndrew OmegaRing announcer
JV RichJonathan VargasOwner
Leyla MilaniLeyla Milani KhoshbinCo-Host
Officer BubbaBrad NiedererManager of Felony
SavannahAshley GlasgowCo-host
Occasional wrestler
Shauna NaUnknown
Sister OpheliaMary-Kate DuignanManager of The Naughty Girls

Stables and Tag Teams
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
# 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.

See also

References
  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. Fishman, Scott (2010-03-02). "Wrestlicious Takedown debuted on March 1". Miami Herald. 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.
  9. Gerweck, Steve (2010-03-27). "Wrestlicious Signs More TV Deals". Wrestleview.com. Retrieved 2010-03-27.

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