JAPW Heavyweight Championship

JAPW Heavyweight Championship

Status: ACTIVE

The first Jersey All Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Champion was crowned on October 31, 1997 in Bayonne, NJ when Joe Rules won a 20-man Battle Royal. Since then the title has been held by the likes of Homicide, Low Ki, Don Montoya, Dan Maff, Al Snow, Jerry Lawler, and many others.

 

History of the Championship:

  1. Joe Rules
    • Won a 20-man Battle Royal on October 31, 1997 in Bayonne, NJ.
  2. Pitbull #2
    • defeated Joe Rules on October 31, 1997 in Bayonne, NJ
  3. 911
    • defeated Patch on December 5, 1997 in Bayonne, NJ.
      • Prior to the match, the title was declared vacant and stripped from Pitbull #2 due to injury
  4. Don Montoya
    • defeated Patch on August 25, 1998 in North Bergen, NJ.
  5. Lou Diamond
    • defeated Don Montoya on February 26, 1999 in Bayonne, NJ.
  6. 911
    • Lou Diamond gives the title to 911, title was then vacated and stripped from 911
  7. Don Montoya
    • Won a 20-man battle royal to win the vacant title in Bayonne, NJ.
  8. Homicide
    • defeated Don Montoya on July 9, 1999 in Bayonne, NJ
  9. Chino Martinez
    • defeated Homicide on August 29, 1999 in Secaucus, NJ
  10. Don Montoya
    • defeated Chino Martinez on October 29, 1999 in Bayonne, NJ.
    • Don Montoya was stripped of title due to injury on 5/5/2000.
  11. Jason
    • won a 30 Man Royal Rumble on July 14, 2000 in Sayreville, NJ.
    • Jason was stripped of title due to leaving JAPW on 11/18/2000.
  12. Homicide
    • defeated Jay Lover on November 18, 2000 in Philadelphia, PA.
  13. Low Ki
    • defeated Homicide on July 7, 2001 in Philadelphia, PA.
  14. Homicide
    • defeated Low Ki and Xavier on August 18, 2001 in Philadelphia, PA.
  15. Dixie
    • defeated Homicide and the Insane Dragon on February 2, 2002 in Bayonne, NJ.
  16. Homicide
    • defeated Dixie on May 26, 2002 in Seaside Heights, NJ.
  17. Slyck Wagner Brown
    • defeated Homicide on September 13, 2002 in Bayonne, NJ.
  18. Homicide
    • defeated Slyck Wagner Brown on September 20, 2002 in Bayonne, NJ.
  19. Dan Maff (Mafia)
    • defeated Homicide on February 22, 2003 in Bayonne, NJ.
  20. Al Snow
    • defeated Dan Maff (Mafia) on August 2, 2003 in Rahway, NJ
  21. Jerry Lawler
    • defeated Al Snow on November 8, 2003 in Secaucus, NJ.
  22. Dan Maff (Mafia)
    • defeated Jerry Lawler and Shane Douglas on December 13, 2003 in Rahway, NJ.
    • Title was declared vacant as Dan Maff parted ways with JAPW on March 24, 2005.
  23. Homicide
    • defeated Jay Lethal on March 26, 2005 in Philadelphia, PA.
  24. Jay Lethal
    • pinned Homicide in a 4-Way match on May 21, 2005. Other participants included Kevin Steen and Samoa Joe.
  25. Rhino
    • defeated Jay Lethal on January 7, 2006 in Rahway, NJ.
    • Title stripped from Rhino for no showing.
  26. Teddy Hart
    • defeated Low Ki, Homicide, and Necro Butcher on October 28, 2006 in Rahway, NJ.
    • Title was stripped when Teddy Hart parted ways with JAPW.
  27. Low Ki
    • defeated Rhino to win an 8-man gauntlet match for the title on March 17, 2007. Other participants were Chris Hero, Ruckus, Delirious, Davey Richards, EC Negro and Human Tornado.
  28. Homicide
    • defeated Low Ki on October 27, 2007 in Rahway, NJ
  29. Low Ki
    • defeated Homicide on October 27, 2007 in Rahway, NJ.
  30. Kenny Omega
    • pinned Low Ki on March 8, 2008 in Jersey City, NJ.
  31. Jay Lethal
    • defeated Kenny Omega on February 28, 2009 in Jersey City, NJ.
  32. Dan Maff
    • defeated Jay Lethal inside a steel cage on June 27, 2009 in Jersey City, NJ.
  33. Brodie Lee
    • defeated Dan Maff, Nick Gage, and Azrieal on November 20, 2010 in Rahway, NJ
    • Title was declared vacant on December 30, 2011.
  34. Dan Maff
    • defeated Low Ki on April 14, 2012 in Rahway, NJ.
    • Title was declared vacant on November 12, 2012.
  35. BLK Jeez
    • defeated B-Boy on November 12, 2016 in Rahway, NJ.

JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship

The first Jersey All Pro Wrestling Light Heavyweight Champion was crowned on December 5, 1997 in Bayonne, NJ when the “Nature Boy” Rik Ratchet defeated Chino Martinez, winning a tournament to decide the first champion.

  1. Rik Ratchet
    – defeated Chino Martinez in a tournament final to become first champion on December 5, 1997 in Bayonne, NJ.
  2. Chino Martinez
    – defeated Rik Ratchet on March 22, 1998 in Newark, NJ.
  3. O Dogg
    – defeated Chino Martinez on August 6, 1999 in Bayonne, NJ.
  4. Billy Reil
    – defeated O Dogg on August 29, 1999 in Secaucus, NJ.
    – Billy Reil was stripped due to injury and declared vacant on November 17, 2000.
  5. Nick Berk
    – defeated Trent Acid and Ric Blade in a #1 Contender’s match on November 18, 2000 in Philadelphia, PA.
  6. Ric Blade
    – defeated Nick Berk on February 3, 2001 in Philadelphia, PA.
    – Ric Blade was stripped of title due to an injury on June 16, 2001.
  7. Nick Berk
    – defeated Chino Martinez and Billy Reil in a battle of former champions to win the vacant title on June 16, 2001 in Philadelphia, PA.
  8. Low Ki
    – defeated Nick Berk on July 7, 2001 in Philadelphia, PA.
  9. Xavier
    – won due to stipulations of a match with Low Ki and Homicide on August 18, 2001 in Philadelphia, PA.
    – Xavier was stripped of title due to an injury on September 29, 2001.
  10. Deranged
    – defeated Ghost Shadow in a #1 Contenders match on September 29, 2001 in Philadelphia, PA.
  11. The Insane Dragon
    – defeated Deranged on December 7, 2001 in Bayonne, NJ.
  12. Dixie
    – defeated The Insane Dragon and Homicide on February 2, 2002 in Bayonne, NJ.
  13. Rain
    – defeated Dixie on January 18, 2003 in Woodbridge, NJ.
    – Rain was stripped of title as he retired from wrestling on July 1, 2003.
  14. Azrieal
    – defeated Nick Berk and Monsta Mack in the tournament finals on August 2, 2003 in Rahway, NJ.
  15. Jay Lethal
    – defeated Azrieal on February 28, 2004 in Rahway, NJ
  16. Azrieal
    – defeated Jay Lethal on December 10, 2004 in Rahway, NJ
  17. B-Boy
    – defeated Azrieal on June 4, 2005 in Rahway, NJ.
    – B-Boy was stripped of title in August 2005.
  18. Azrieal
    – defeated Bandido Jr. and Archadia in a 3-Way Dance to win the vacant title on August 19, 2005 in Lake Hiawatha, NJ.
  19. Teddy Hart
    – defeated Archadia, Javi Air, Quiet Storm, The Grim Reefer, M-Dogg 20, and Azrieal on January 7, 2006 in Rahway, NJ
    – Teddy Hart was stripped of title due to a “no show” on June 17, 2006.
  20. Frankie Kazarian
    – defeated Jay Lethal and AJ Styles in a 3-Way Dance to win the vacant title on June 17, 2006 in Rahway, NJ.
    *** Title was retired on September 15, 2006 as the NJ State Championship was re-activated. Kazarian remained champion. ***
    *** Title ewas re-activated on January 24, 2009 ***
  21. Prince Mustafa Ali
    – defeated Flip Kendrick, Louis Lyndon, and the Amazing Red on January 24, 2009 in Rahway, NJ to win the vacant title.
  22. Flip Kendrick
    – defeated Prince Mustafa Ali on March 28, 2009 in Rahway, NJ.
  23. Bandido Jr.
    – defeated Flip Kendrick on September 12, 2009 in Beachwood, NJ.
  24. Azrieal
    – defeated Bandido Jr on October 23, 2010 in Jersey City, NJ.
  25. Jushin Thunder Liger
    – defeated Azrieal, Bandido Jr, El Generico, B-Boy, and Kenny Omega on December 10, 2010 in Rahway, NJ.
  26. Kenny Omega
    – defeated Jushin Thunder Liger on May 15, 2011 in Philadelphia, PA on the NJPW Invasion Tour 2011.
    – Title was declared vacant on September 12, 2014.
  27. Blk Jeez
    – defeated Bandido Jr, Lucky 13, Marq Quen, and Mikey Webb on November 15, 2014 in Rahway, NJ.
    – On November 12, 2016 Blk Jeez vacated the title.
  28. Archadia
    – defeated Azrieal Conor Claxton, Joey Janela, John Silver, JT Dunn, Pinkie Sanchez, and Steve Scott to win the vacant title on November 12, 2016 in Rahway, NJ.

This Day In History: Dixie and The Insane Dragon Win Tag Titles!

This Day In History

This day in history, Jersey All Pro Wrestling presented “The Upset” in Bayonne, NJ on May 18, 2001  Dixie and The Insane Dragon defeated Da Hit Squad to become the new JAPW Tag Team Champions!

Full results from the show:

Location: Charity Hall, Bayonne, NJ

  • Don Montoya defeated Don Bon Jovi
  • Chino Martinez defeated Dave Grecco
  • JAP NJ State Champion Crazy Ivan defeated Jerry Da Bull Todisco
  • Dixie defeated Mafia
  • JAP Light Heavyweight Champion Ric Blade defeated Elax and Abunai in a 3 Way Dance
  • Low Ki defeated The Christopher Street Connection in a Handicap Match
  • JAP Heavyweight Champion Homicide defeated J Train
  • The Insane Dragon defeated Monsta Mac
  • Dixie and Insane Dragon defeated JAP Tag Team Champions The Hit Squad to win the tag team titles

May The 4th Be With You, Scar Wars The Hardcore Menace

All we can think about on this #MayThe4thBeWithYou day is….

In a galaxy far far away, July 9th of the year 1999, the hardcore menace took over Charity Hall in Bayonne, NJ for Scar Wars.

Results from the showdown were:

– Kevin Knight defeated El Bandito
– O Dogg defeated Dr. Hurtz
– Kane D defeated Jay Lover in a Caning Match
– Magic defeated NJ State Champ Zeig by DQ
– Light Heavyweight Champ Chino Martinez defeated Low Ki
– Monsta Mac defeated Crazy Ivan by DQ
– Tag Team Champs The Haas Brothers went to a no contest with Lou Diamond and Glenn Strange when they were attacked by the Jedi Knights
– Homicide defeated Don Montoya to win the JAP Heavyweight Title
– In a 20 man Weapons Battle Royal, Homicide, Jay Lover, Glenn Strange, Lou Diamond, Kane D, and Louie Ramos were left to advance to the Suicidal Championship match at the convention

JAPW 20th Anniversary Show (11/12/16 Rahway, NJ)

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Jersey All Pro Wrestling returned to Rahway, NJ for its 20th Anniversary Show on November 12, 2016! The main event featured Homicide & Low Ki battle Da Hit Squad inside a STEEL CAGE, the JAPW debut of Alberto El Patron taking on Sami Callihan, Deonna Purrazzo versus Sumie Sakai, and more!

Match Listing: 

  1. Kyle The Beast vs Joker
  2. Pat Buck & Kevin Matthews vs The Private Party
  3. 6-Man Tag Match – The H Effect (Dixie, Deranged, Insane Dragon) vs The Legends (Magic, J Lover, Crazy Ivan)
  4. CZW Showcase – DJ Hyde vs “The Bulldozer” Matt Tremont
  5. Women Showcase – Deonna Purrazzo vs Sumie Sakai
  6. Lucha Rules Tag Team Match – Drago & Aero Star vs EYFBO
  7. JAPW Championship – “New Age Punisher” B-Boy vs Blk Jeez
  8. JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship, Best of the Light Heavyweights – Azrieal vs Pinkie Sanchez vs Archadia vs JT Dunn vs Johnny Silver vs Conor Claxton vs Joey Janela vs “2 Hot” Steve Scott.
  9. FIRST TIME EVER – Alberto el Patron vs Sami Callihan
  10. Steel Cage Match – Homicide & Low Ki vs Da Hit Squad

Also available at: www.smartmarkvideo.com, www.smvod.com

Calm Before The Storm (10/01/16 Bayonne, NJ)

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Jersey All Pro Wrestling returned to Bayonne, NJ at the Marist High School on October 1, 2016!  The event featured Homicide & Joker with Low Ki go to war with Da Hit Squad, “2 Hot” Steve Scott takes on Blk Jeez for the JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship, Archadia teams with Kyle The Best to take on the Private Party, and more!

Match Listing: 

  1. Mike Donovan vs Dickie Rodz
  2. JAPW Classic – Magic vs Crazy Ivan
  3. Best of the Light Heavyweights, Qualifying match – Indigo Chyld vs Pinkie Sanchez vs Smiley vs Dixie
  4. Women’s Match – Deonna Purrazzo vs Alicia
  5. Best of the Light Heavyweights, Qualifying match – Grim Reefer vs Danny Demanto vs Joey Janela vs Azrieal
  6. Tag Team Action – Archadia & Kyle The Beast vs The Private Party
  7. JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship – “2 Hot” Steve Scott vs Blk Jeez
  8. Homicide & Joker with Low Ki vs Da Hit Squad

Also available at: www.smartmarkvideo.com, www.smvod.com

JAPW Awaken (3/21/15 Rahway, NJ)

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Jersey All Pro Wrestling presented Awaken on March 21, 2015. The event featured Chris Dickinson taking on the “World Warrior” Low Ki, MVP & Samoa Joe versus Teddy Hart & Chris Hero, and so much more!

Match Listing: 

  1. Beyond Wrestling Showcase JT Dunn vs Silver Ant
  2. Steve Mack vs Jaka
  3. The Addiction of Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian vs The Bravado Brothers
  4. Bandido Jr vs Joey Janela vs Kimber Lee vs Archadia vs Smiley
  5. 6 Man Street Fight, Special Referee Lowlife Louie Ramos – The Viking War Party vs Necro Butcher & The Hooligans
  6. JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship – Azrieal vs Blk Jeez
  7. The Beat Down Clan of MVP & Samoa Joe vs Teddy Hart & Chris Hero
  8. Low Ki vs Chris Dickinson

Also available at: www.smartmarkvideo.com, www.smvod.com

JAPW 19th Anniversary Show (11/14/15 Rahway, NJ)

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Jersey All Pro Wrestling presents the 19th Anniversary Show in Rahway, NJ at the Rahway Rec Center on November 14, 2015. The event featured a FIRST TIME EVER bout when Rey Mysterio Jr took on the “World Warrior” Low Ki, L.A.X. of Homicide & Hernandez faced EYFBO, the World’s Cutest Tag Team of Joey Ryan & Candice LaRae took on Chris Dickinson & Heidi Lovelace, plus so much more!

Match Listing: 

  1. Best of the Light Heavyweight – Archadia vs Lio Rush vs David Starr vs Deranged vs “2 Hot” Steve Scott vs Lance Anoa’i
  2. Women’s Match – Shelly Martinez vs Kimber Lee
  3. EC Negro vs Danny Demanto
  4. World’s Cutest Tag Team of Joey Ryan & Candice LaRae vs Chris Dickinson & Heidi Lovelace
  5. JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship – Joey Janela vs Blk Jeez
  6. Matt Hardy vs Azrieal
  7. MVP vs Monsta Mack
  8. LAX of Homicide & Hernandez with Shelly Martinez vs EYFBO
  9. First Time Ever – Rey Mysterio Jr vs Low Ki

Also available at: www.smartmarkvideo.com, www.smvod.com

JAPW Homecoming (4/30/16 Bayonne, NJ)

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Jersey All Pro Wrestling returns to its original home of Bayonne, NJ for Homecoming on April 30, 2016 after several years being away. The event was main evented by Fat Frank’s Suicidal Games where Homicide, Low Ki, & Da Hit Squad went to war against Team PAZUZU of Chris Dickinson, Jaka, & EYFBO, Charlie Haas takes on Rhino, and more!

Match Listing: 

  1. JAPW Legends Battle Royal – Participants included Magic, Lowlife Louie Ramos, Dr. Hurtz, Jersey Hurricane, Orphan, J Lover, Crazy Ivan, Slayer and EC Negro.
  2. “2 Hot” Steve Scott vs Smiley
  3. EC Negro vs Danny Demanto
  4. Azrieal vs Joey Janela
  5. JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship – Archadia vs Blk Jeez
  6. JAPW Womens Championship – Kimber Lee vs Annie Social
  7. Charlie Haas vs Rhino
  8. Fat Frank’s Suicidal Games – Low Ki, Homicide, & Da Hit Squad vs Chris Dickinson, Jaka, & EYFBO

Also available at: www.smartmarkvideo.com, www.smvod.com

JAPW 20th Anniversary Show (11/12/16 Rahway, NJ)

JAPW Redemption Results

Location: Rahway Rec Center, Rahway, NJ

Results:

  • JAPW Light Heavyweight Championship, Best of the Light Heavyweights: Archadia defeats Azrieal, Conor Claxton, Joey Janela, John Silver, JT Dunn, Pinkie Sanchez, and Steve Scott to become new JAPW Light Heavyweight Champion.
  • The Private Party defeated Kevin Matthews and Pat Buck
  • Deonna Purrazzo defeated Sumie Sakai
  • Matt Tremont defeated DJ Hyde in a CZW Showcase match
  • The Legends (Magic, Jay Lover, Crazy Ivan) defeated The H Effect (Dixie, Insane Dragon, Deranged)
  • Joker and Kyle The Beast went to a No Contest
  • Aero Star & Drago defeated EYFBO
  • Blk Jeez defeated B-Boy to win the vacant JAPW Heavyweight Championship
  • Alberto El Patron defeated Sami Callihan
  • Da Hit Squad defeated Homicide & Low Ki inside a STEEL CAGE