The Empire Wrestling Federation (EWF) is an independent wrestling promotion based in San Bernardino, California. It is owned and operated by Jesse Lizarraga. The EWF is also tied to Lizarraga's wrestling school, The School Of Hard Knocks. The EWF is also an affiliate of the National Wrestling Alliance. Image File history File links EWF.jpg Summary I edited this Logo from a banner at empirewrestlingfederation. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... This article is about the region of Southern California. ... Jesse Hernandez is a Mexican American Pro Wrestler, Pro Wrestling Referee,trainer, Actor and owner and promoter of the school of Hardknocks and Empire Wrestling Federation in San Bernardino, California. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... San Bernardino is the county seat of San Bernardino County, California, United States. ... Jesse Hernandez is a Mexican American Pro Wrestler, Pro Wrestling Referee,trainer, Actor and owner and promoter of the school of Hardknocks and Empire Wrestling Federation in San Bernardino, California. ... A professional wrestling school is a school or gym that teaches students the necessary skills to become pro wrestlers. ... The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) is the largest governing body for a group of independent professional wrestling promotions and sanctions various NWA championships. ...

History

EWF was founded in 1996 by Bill Anderson and Lizarraga. it saw its first show in May of 1996 at the Boys and Girls Club of San Bernardino as Bobby Bradley defeated Tom "Zuma" Howard to become the first EWF Heavyweight Champion. In 1999 Bill Anderson left the EWF and formed his own promotion and wrestling school, the International Wrestling Council in Riverside, California. In June of 1996 a tribute to "Superstar" Billy Graham was held. James William Anderson III (born November 1, 1937 in Columbia, South Carolina) is an American country music singer and songwriter. ... Tom Howard is a musician, composer, He was the keyboard player in Larry Normans touring band, often refered to as the Solid Rock Blues Band. ... Nickname: Location in the state of California Coordinates: , Country State County Riverside Government  - Mayor Ron Loveridge Area  - City  78. ... Superstar Billy Graham Eldridge Wayne Coleman, better known by his stage name Superstar Billy Graham (born September 10, 1943), is an American professional wrestler. ...

Several EWF wrestlers from the past have gone on to national fame, including Rico Constantino, Louie Spicolli, Frankie Kazarian, Christopher Daniels, Shelly Martinez and Melina Perez. In 1997 Chris Jericho and Lee Marshall of WCW mentioned EWF on WCW broadcasts and Marshall attended a show in Hemet, California. Other pro wrestling stars have made appearance at EWF shows including Mando Guerrero, Peter Maivia, Ludvig Borga, The Honky Tonk Man, Tony Atlas and Tom Brandi. Many EWF wrestlers appear as jobbers on WWE broadcasts, and at the 1999 Royal Rumble the orderlies sent to aprehend Kane were performed by the EWF roster, including then owners Bill Anderson and Jesse Lizarraga. Rico Tomhas Constantino (born October 1, 1961) is a former professional wrestler who competed for World Wrestling Entertainment. ... Franklin Edward Kazarian (born August 4, 1977) is an American professional wrestler who currently works for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling in its X Division as Kaz and has worked for numerous promotions, including World Wrestling Entertainment in its cruiserweight division. ... Christopher Daniel Covell (born December 24, 1970) is an American professional wrestler, best known by his ring name in the United States, The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels. ... Shelly Martinez (born February 9, 1980)[2] is an American model, professional wrestler and valet. ... Melina Perez (born March 9, 1979), better known simply as Melina, is an American professional wrestler and manager, currently signed to World Wrestling Entertainment wrestling on its RAW brand. ... Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9, 1970), better known by the ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-Canadian actor, radio host, rock musician, and professional wrestler. ... For the former professional footballer of the same name, see Lee Marshall (footballer) Lee Marshall was a professional wrestling announcer for the American Wrestling Association (AWA). ... For the Australian professional wrestling promotion, see World Championship Wrestling (Australia). ... Hemet is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. ... Mando Guerrero Mando Guerrero (Armando Guerrero) was a professional wrestler. ... Peter Maivia (born 1935 - died June 13, 1982) was a professional wrestler better known as High Chief Peter Maivia. ... Tony Christian Halme (born January 6, 1963) is a former member of the Finnish Parliament, representing the True Finns party. ... Wayne Farris (born January 25, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee) is better known as the Honky Tonk Man. ... Anthony White[1] (born April 23, 1954) is a bodybuilder, powerlifter, and former professional wrestler who performed under the ring name Tony Atlas. ... Tom Brandi(born July 9, 1966 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a professional wrestler known for his work in World Wrestling Federation as Salvatore Sincere. ... A job is professional wrestling slang referring to a performer who loses a match. ... World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ... Royal Rumble 1999 was the twelfth annual Royal Rumble professional wrestling pay-per-view event from the World Wrestling Federation. ... Glen Thomas Jacobs (born April 26, 1967) better known by his ring name Kane, is an American professional wrestler. ...

Current champions

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References

• 1998 "Secrets of Pro Wrestling" Discovery Channel documentary that toured EWF facilities
• Newspaper article on EWF
• EWF newspaper article 2
• Nacho Libre presented by EWF and Krikorian Theatres
• EWF Newspaper article 3
• EWF & Walmart unite
• EWF at HollywoodReporter.com

External links

• Empire Wrestling Federation Official Website