The International Wrestling Alliance (IWA) was an independent
professional wrestling
Professional wrestling is a form of theater that revolves around staged wrestling matches. The mock combat is performed in a ring similar to the kind used in boxing, and the dramatic aspects of pro wrestling may be performed both in the ring or ...
promotion based in the province of
Manitoba
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in
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by tota ...
. It was initially founded as the West Four Wrestling Alliance (WFWA) in 1973 by
Tony Condello
Tony Condello (born August 8, 1942) is an Italian retired professional wrestler and promoter most known for founding International Wrestling Alliance in Manitoba, Canada.
Professional wrestling career Early career
Tony Condello began his career ...
, under which it ran until that name changed in 1994.
Championships
IWA Alumni
The roster consisted of mostly Canadian wrestlers, but also included some American wrestlers.
Singles wrestlers
*Akim Singh
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"Bulldog" Bob Brown
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Chi Chi Cruz
*E.Z. Ryder
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Gerry Morrow
Gerard Etifier (born September 10, 1949), better known by his ring name as Gerry Morrow, is a Martinique-born Canadian professional wrestler. He is the brother of Eddie Morrow.
Championships and accomplishments
*Atlantic Grand Prix Wrestling
** ...
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Jim Brunzell
James Brunzell (born August 13, 1949) is an American retired professional wrestler. Best known for his successful tag teams, Brunzell performed for various wrestling promotions during his 21-year career.
Early life
The son of a navy pilot, Br ...
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Mad Dog Peloquin
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Male Nurse
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The Natural
*Ron Ritchie
*Stan Saxton
*Steve Rivers
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Lance Storm
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Chris Jericho
Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9, 1970), better known by the ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-Canadian professional wrestler and singer. He is currently signed to All Elite Wrestling (AEW), where he is the leader of the Jeri ...
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Sexton Hardcastle
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Lenny St.Claire
Tag teams
*Bobby Jones &
French Mad Dog
*Dave Gobeil &
Tony Condello
Tony Condello (born August 8, 1942) is an Italian retired professional wrestler and promoter most known for founding International Wrestling Alliance in Manitoba, Canada.
Professional wrestling career Early career
Tony Condello began his career ...
*Earl the Orderly &
The Male Nurse
*Ghost Riders (Chris Windham & Jackie Anderson)
References
External links
WFWA Title Histories{{Professional wrestling in Canada
Canadian professional wrestling promotions