Press Clippings
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Unveiling the TV Title
AWS Press Conference — Introduction of the AWS Television Championship
Cameras flash as the AWS backdrop fills the screen. The podium is flanked by the new championship belt, its faceplate gleaming under harsh white lights. Microphones crowd the stand. Executive Director Donavan Cross steps forward, composed, deliberate, no wasted motion.
Donavan Cross:
“Let’s not waste time pretending this is just another championship.”
He rests a hand on the title belt.
“The AWS Television Championship exists because Asylum Wrestling Society is a battlefield—and not everyone belongs on it.”
“For too long, the gap between opportunity and accountability has been too wide. That ends now.”
“This championship is built for the wrestlers who don’t ask when they’re on the card—they ask who’s next. The ones who can go ten minutes, fifteen minutes, or twenty under a clock that doesn’t care about reputation, hype, or excuses.”
Cross looks directly into the cameras.
“This is a championship designed for television. Frequent defenses. Relentless pacing. No long layoffs, no protected schedules. If you’re the champion, you defend—or you don’t stay champion. Period.”
A reporter calls out about prestige.
Cross doesn’t hesitate.
“Prestige isn’t handed out. It’s earned in repetition.”
“This title isn’t beneath anyone—but it will expose anyone who isn’t ready. You want momentum? You want relevance? You want to prove you can carry this company every single week?”
He gestures toward the belt.
“Then you carry this.”
“Every major star in this company had a moment where they stopped being potential and started being reliable. The AWS Television Championship is that moment—on record, on camera, with nowhere to hide.”
Cross straightens, voice firm.
“This isn’t a steppingstone you decorate.
This is a grindstone you survive.”
“Welcome to the era of the AWS Television Championship.”
He steps away from the podium as the cameras zoom in on the title, the weight of expectation hanging heavier than the gold itself.
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AWS unveils the new mission of the C4 Division Championship
The AWS C4 Division Championship is not built for comfort, shortcuts, or spectacle-first wrestling. It exists for competitors who thrive where pure professional wrestling collides with the controlled violence and discipline of mixed martial arts.
C4 stands for Calculated Combat, Controlled Chaos—a division designed to test fighters who can wrestle, strike, submit, and adapt in real time. Matches emphasize realism, intensity, and consequence. This is where technique matters as much as toughness, and conditioning matters as much as charisma.
C4 competitors blend chain wrestling, catch submissions, ground control, clinch work, and precision striking into a relentless pace. Escapes are earned, not handed out. Holds are cinched with purpose. Every strike has intent. Every mistake is punished. Flash without fundamentals doesn’t last here.
Unlike traditional divisions built around pageantry or extreme stipulations, the C4 Championship rewards ring IQ, fight awareness, and composure under pressure. Champions are expected to finish matches decisively—by knockout, submission, or exhaustion—proving they can end a fight, not just survive it.
The C4 Division is where wrestlers evolve into fighters and fighters are forced to respect the art of wrestling. It is the proving ground for those who want to be taken seriously as complete competitors.
Holding the AWS C4 Division Championship means more than being champion—it means you are one of the most dangerous, disciplined, and technically complete performers in Asylum Wrestling Society.
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AWS Unveils the American Championship
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ASYLUM WRESTLING SOCIETY UNVEILS THE AWS AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP
A New Standard for Grit, Pride, and Relentless Competition
The Asylum Wrestling Society officially announces the introduction of the AWS American Championship, a bold new title designed to spotlight the backbone of the roster—fighters who represent resilience, work ethic, and the uncompromising spirit of competition.
The AWS American Championship is not positioned as a ceremonial accolade. It is a battleground title. Defended frequently, earned the hard way, and intended to be carried by competitors who thrive under pressure, the championship stands as a proving ground for wrestlers ready to break through to the highest echelon of Asylum Wrestling Society.
This championship embodies a distinctly American wrestling philosophy: toughness over flash, substance over hype, and results over reputation. The American Champion is expected to defend anywhere, against anyone, under any circumstances—because that is the standard AWS demands.
Designed to sit at the heart of AWS competition, the American Championship will be defended across marquee events and bi-weekly programming alike. Its presence reinforces AWS’s commitment to athletic credibility, intense rivalries, and championships that actually mean something when the bell rings.
Further details regarding the inaugural match, qualification criteria, and championship unveiling will be announced in the coming days.
Asylum Wrestling Society doesn’t crown champions lightly.
The AWS American Championship exists for those willing to bleed for it.
About Asylum Wrestling Society
Asylum Wrestling Society is a global professional wrestling organization known for its hard-edged presentation, elite athletic competition, and immersive storytelling. AWS continues to redefine modern wrestling by blending tradition, innovation, and unapologetic intensity.
For media inquiries, updates, and official announcements, follow Asylum Wrestling Society across all platforms.
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AWS presents the Survival of the Fittest Tournament
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Asylum Wrestling Society Presents: Survival of the Fittest Tournament
Asylum Wrestling Society (AWS) officially announces the launch of the Survival of the Fittest Tournament, a brutal, no-shortcuts, 16-person elimination tournament designed to separate contenders from pretenders.
This high-stakes tournament will feature sixteen of the most dangerous, driven, and relentless competitors on the AWS roster, all fighting for one prize: a future shot at the AWS Unified World Heavyweight Championship. There are no guarantees, no favoritism, and no easy paths—only survival.
Each round raises the pressure. Every match strips away excuses. Only one competitor will endure the physical toll, the mental grind, and the chaos long enough to earn the right to challenge for the most prestigious championship in Asylum Wrestling Society.
The Survival of the Fittest Tournament is not about momentum. It’s not about reputation. It’s about who can still stand when everyone else has fallen.
Tournament Brackets
Only one survives. Only one advances.By
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Asylum Wrestling Society Extends Warm Thanksgiving Wishes to Fans Around the World
November 27, 2025 – Syracuse, New York – Asylum Wrestling Society (AWS) would like to wish all of our fans, athletes, staff, partners, and their families a very Happy Thanksgiving.
As dinner tables fill, stadiums light up, and traditions are celebrated across the country, AWS pauses to show gratitude to the people who make the chaos, carnage, and creativity of our world possible — you, the AWS faithful.
“Every single chant, every sold-out arena, every late-night stream – it all starts with our fans,” said AWS Founder & CEO Charlie Feigel. “On Thanksgiving, we’re reminded that none of this exists without the people who believe in what we’re building. From the frontrows to the cheap seats, from the die-hard e-fed handlers to the new fans just discovering AWS for the first time: thank you for letting our madness be part of your lives.”
This Thanksgiving, AWS celebrates:
The Fans – The lifeblood of Asylum Wrestling Society. Your passion, creativity, and loyalty drive us to raise the bar with every show, every match, and every moment.
The Roster – The men and women who put their bodies on the line, night after night, to tell stories, create moments, and redefine what professional wrestling can be.
The Crew & Staff – The production teams, referees, medical staff, creative minds, digital teams, and behind-the-scenes personnel who keep the asylum doors open and the lights on.
Our Partners & Affiliates – The arenas, brands, and partner promotions who stand alongside AWS as we continue to expand and evolve.
“As much as AWS is built on fights, rivalries, and grudges, holidays like this remind us that wrestling is also about family,” Feigel added. “Sometimes that family is the one you’re born into, and sometimes it’s the one you find in the locker room, on the road, or in a Discord server at 3AM arguing about who had Match of the Night. We’re grateful for all of it.”
AWS encourages fans to enjoy the holiday safely, spend time with loved ones, and recharge — because the asylum never sleeps for long. With massive events, new championship pursuits, shocking returns, and brand-new stories on the horizon, the next chapter of Asylum Wrestling Society promises to be the most unpredictable yet.
From our family to yours:
Happy Thanksgiving from Asylum Wrestling Society.
Thank you for your passion. Thank you for your support.
We’ll see you at the next show.
About Asylum Wrestling Society (AWS)
Asylum Wrestling Society is a cutting-edge professional wrestling organization dedicated to delivering high-impact action, compelling storytelling, and a true alternative for fans around the world. Blending innovation, intensity, and attitude, AWS showcases a diverse roster of world-class talent across marquee events, weekly programming, and digital platforms.
For more information, visit: awsefed.com
Media Contact:
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AWS Celebrates season 25, looks forward to season 26.
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Asylum Wrestling Society Celebrates Monumental 25th Season; Eyes an Even More Relentless 26th Season
Las Vegas, NV — The Asylum Wrestling Society (AWS) closes the book on its 25th season, and let’s be blunt: most companies don’t make it this far. AWS didn’t just survive twenty-five years; it kicked down doors, broke molds, and proved there’s still room in this world for chaos, ambition, and unfiltered combat storytelling.
This season wasn’t nostalgia. It was evolution. Records shattered. Careers redefined. Rivalries burned hotter than ever. Champions forged themselves in steel, glass, and blood. The world watched as AWS talent stepped up, pushed boundaries, and forced the entire industry to acknowledge that the Asylum isn’t slowing down. If anything, it is only getting more dangerous.
“We don’t celebrate comfort, we celebrate grit,” said AWS Founder and CEO Charlie Feigel. “Twenty-five seasons of pain, pride, and performance, and all it’s done is sharpen our hunger. Season 26 isn’t about coasting on legacy. We’re hunting bigger moments, new stars, and louder impact.”
The final months of Season 25 delivered unforgettable matches, seismic shifts in power, and moments fans will argue about for years. Rising performers took their shot. Established names doubled down. This roster proved once again that AWS is where careers are made, legends are tested, and pretenders get exposed.
As AWS moves toward Season 26, the ambitions grow. Expect expanded global touring. More cross-brand showcases. A harder spotlight on breakout prospects. Next-gen divisions stepping up. More innovation in in-ring presentation. Greater fan integration across digital platforms and AWS+. More opportunities for wrestlers to climb, fall, and fight their way back again.
The Asylum is entering its next era with a chip on its shoulder. No victory lap. No comfort zone. AWS understands the wrestling landscape changes fast, and the organization intends to stay ahead through creativity, brutality, and authenticity that can’t be faked.
The message going into Season 26 is simple:
Pressure makes diamonds. The Asylum makes legends.
Welcome to the next chapter.
AWS Season 26 — coming soon. Stay ready.
#AWS25 #Season26 #WeAreAsylum
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