Harley Lewis
Encyclopedia
Harley Lewis is an American
professional wrestler and shoot fighter who competes for independent promorions
in both the United States and Canada. He has had successful stints in International World Class Championship Wrestling
, the National Wrestling Alliance
, Phoenix Championship Wrestling
and the World Wide Wrestling Alliance
. During the 1990s, he was a member of The Mistfits with Derek Domino and Lupus and held several tag team titles with them in various NWA-affiliated promotions and elsewhere on the independent circuit.
Lewis has also competed internationally wrestling in Big Japan Pro Wrestling
and the World Wrestling Council
holding the WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship
in late-1999. He is also the longet reigning holder of the PCW Heavyweight Championship
holding the title for 14-months before losing to The Wall in 2003.
Among his appearances include the NWA's 50th Anniversary Show in 1998 as well as a regular competitor at the Eddie Gilbert Memorial Brawl
between 1996 and 1999.
United States
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professional wrestler and shoot fighter who competes for independent promorions
Independent circuit
In professional wrestling, the independent circuit or indy circuit refers to the many independent promotions which are much smaller than major televised promotions. They are roughly analagous to a minor league for pro wrestling, or community or regional theatre.Specific promotions on the...
in both the United States and Canada. He has had successful stints in International World Class Championship Wrestling
International World Class Championship Wrestling
International World Class Championship Wrestling was an independent professional wrestling promotion based in Boston, Massachusetts. It was promoted by Angelo Savoldi and his sons Mario, Tom, and Joseph Savoldi....
, the National Wrestling Alliance
National Wrestling Alliance
The National Wrestling Alliance is a wrestling promotion company and sanctions various NWA championships in the United States. The NWA has been in operation since 1948...
, Phoenix Championship Wrestling
Phoenix Championship Wrestling
Phoenix Championship Wrestling was a short-lived American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Toms River, New Jersey. It was founded by twin brothers Don and Mike Bucci in 2001 and promoted by Don Bucci until its close two years later...
and the World Wide Wrestling Alliance
World Wide Wrestling Alliance
The World Wide Wrestling Alliance , formerly known as NWA Ohio, is a defunct American professional wrestling promotion. However, NWA Ohio Owner & Promoter Dave Nelson's claim of owership of the WWWA name is disputed.-History:...
. During the 1990s, he was a member of The Mistfits with Derek Domino and Lupus and held several tag team titles with them in various NWA-affiliated promotions and elsewhere on the independent circuit.
Lewis has also competed internationally wrestling in Big Japan Pro Wrestling
Big Japan Pro Wrestling
Big Japan Pro Wrestling is a Japanese professional wrestling promotion established in 1995. It is most famous for its deathmatch style contests.-History:...
and the World Wrestling Council
World Wrestling Council
The World Wrestling Council is one of Puerto Rico's two main professional wrestling promotions, the other one being the International Wrestling Association....
holding the WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship
WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship
The WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship is a secondary professional wrestling championship that is defended in the World Wrestling Council based in Puerto Rico. The title was created in January 1974 and, as its name suggests, is defended exclusively within Puerto Rico.-Title history:...
in late-1999. He is also the longet reigning holder of the PCW Heavyweight Championship
PCW Heavyweight Championship
The PCW Heavyweight Championship was the primary singles championship title in Phoenix Championship Wrestling. It was first won by Harley Lewis who defeated Dr. Hurtz at PCW's first event in Stanhope, New Jersey on March 3, 2001. The title was defended throughout New Jersey for the next two years,...
holding the title for 14-months before losing to The Wall in 2003.
Among his appearances include the NWA's 50th Anniversary Show in 1998 as well as a regular competitor at the Eddie Gilbert Memorial Brawl
Eddie Gilbert Memorial Brawl
The Eddie Gilbert Memorial Brawl was an annual professional wrestling event held between 1996 and 1999 as a tribute to wrestler Eddie Gilbert and featured talent from the National Wrestling Alliance, World Wrestling Federation and Extreme Championship Wrestling, as well as local and established...
between 1996 and 1999.
Championships and accomplishments
- American Wrestling Council
- AWC Tag Team Championship (1 time, first champion) with Derek Domino
- IWA Hardcore
- IWA Hardcore Tag Team Championship (1 time) with Lupus
- Mid-Eastern Wrestling FederationMid-Eastern Wrestling FederationThe Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation was a Mid-Atlantic independent professional wrestling promotion based in Essex, Maryland. Founded by promoter Dennis Wippercht and wrestler Tim "Lucifer" Burke in 1991, the MEWF was one of the leading independent promotions on the East Coast during the 1990s...
- MEWF Tag Team ChampionshipMEWF Tag Team ChampionshipThis is a chronological list of MEWF tag team champions. The MEWF Tag Team Championship is the oldest championship title in the Mid-Eastern Wrestling Federation having been established when the Lords of Darkness defeated Cream Team at the MEWF's first show in Pasadena, Maryland on August 2, 1991...
(1 time) with Derek Domino
- National Wrestling Alliance
- National
- NWA United States Tag Team ChampionshipNWA United States Tag Team ChampionshipThe NWA United States Tag Team Championship is a name used by several championships that were or currently are under the National Wrestling Alliance 's supervision:...
(4 times) with (3) Derek Domino and (1) Lupus - NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (1 time, first) with Derek Domino and Lupus
- NWA United States Tag Team Championship
- Regional
- NWA 2000 Tag Team Championship (1 time) with Lupus
- New Jack City Wrestling
- NJC Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NJC Tag Team Championship (3 times) - with Psychotron
- Phoenix Championship WrestlingPhoenix Championship WrestlingPhoenix Championship Wrestling was a short-lived American independent professional wrestling promotion based in Toms River, New Jersey. It was founded by twin brothers Don and Mike Bucci in 2001 and promoted by Don Bucci until its close two years later...
- PCW Heavyweight ChampionshipPCW Heavyweight ChampionshipThe PCW Heavyweight Championship was the primary singles championship title in Phoenix Championship Wrestling. It was first won by Harley Lewis who defeated Dr. Hurtz at PCW's first event in Stanhope, New Jersey on March 3, 2001. The title was defended throughout New Jersey for the next two years,...
(1 time)
- World Wrestling Alliance
- WWA Intercontinental Championship (2 times)
- World Wrestling CouncilWorld Wrestling CouncilThe World Wrestling Council is one of Puerto Rico's two main professional wrestling promotions, the other one being the International Wrestling Association....
- WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight ChampionshipWWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight ChampionshipThe WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship is a secondary professional wrestling championship that is defended in the World Wrestling Council based in Puerto Rico. The title was created in January 1974 and, as its name suggests, is defended exclusively within Puerto Rico.-Title history:...
(1 time)
- Pro Wrestling IllustratedPro Wrestling IllustratedPro Wrestling Illustrated is a professional wrestling magazine. PWI is currently based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania and published by Kappa Publishing Group.-History:The first issue of Pro Wrestling Illustrated was released in 1979...
- PWI ranked him # 348 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI 500 in 2000