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promotion that was founded by Randy Hales. It was affiliated with

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and Matt Bloom (Tensai/Albert), Daniel Bryan and Memphis wrestling legends

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and many others. It operated from April 1998 to April 2001. The promotion was booked by Randy Hales and Brandon Baxter.

Alumni

Male wrestlers

Female wrestlers

Stables and tag teams

Managers and valets

Commentators and interviewers

Other personnel

Championships

Power Pro Wrestling Heavyweight Championship

The PPW Heavyweight Championship was the top title contested for in the Power Pro Wrestling (later Memphis Power Pro Wrestling).

Power Pro Wrestling Tag Team Championship

The PPW Tag Team Championship was a title contended for in the Power Pro Wrestling later Memphis Power Pro Wrestling promotion.

Power Pro Wrestling Television Championship

The PPW Television title was a secondary championship contested for in Power Pro Wrestling/Memphis Power Pro Wrestling.

Power Pro Wrestling Young Guns Championship

The PPW Young Guns title was a secondary championship contested for in Power Pro Wrestling/Memphis Power Pro Wrestling.

Power Pro Wrestling Hardcore Championship

The PPW Hardcore title was a secondary championship contested for in Power Pro Wrestling/Memphis Power Pro Wrestling.

References

{{Professional wrestling in the United States Independent professional wrestling promotions based in Tennessee Sports in Memphis, Tennessee