Jim Cornette resigned from TNA. He felt that TNA was going in the wrong direction, and he wanted no part of it… But what to do now? He would never rejoin the WWE. He felt no need to pick up and move his family to Mexico or Japan… Then he had it… With the help of friend Ben Newman and his financial backing, they would reform Cornette’s former Wrestling League… Smoky Mountain Wrestling! But… what wrestlers would sign on…
Roster
(face, heel)
Wrestlers
Bam-Bam LaRouche
Perhaps better known as Bam Neely of WWE fame, the former bodyguard of Chavo Guerrero has now joined Smoky Mountain Wrestling as the partner of his new mentor
Bill DeMott.
Bill DeMott
Formerly known as Hugh G. Rection and Hugh Morris in WCW and WWE, Bill DeMott has signed on with SMW and is partner with his new protégé Bam-Bam LaRouche.
Bob Holly
Better known as Hardcore Holly from the WWE, this ring veteran has rejoined SMW as one of the SMW alumni. The veteran is looking to become w World Champion.
Brian Kendrick
The man formerly known as ‘The’. Brian Kendrick requested his release from the WWE citing lack of push as his reason. He has signed on with SMW in the hopes to propel him to superstardom.
Brian Lawler
Formerly known as Grand Master Sexay and Brian Christopher in the WWF/E, the son of the legendary Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler is looking to put his troubled past behind him and reinvigorate his wrestling career in SMW.
Brian Myers
Formerly known as Brian Major and Curt Hawkins, Myers now going by his real name has joined SMW with his former tag team partner after both requesting there release from the WWE.
The Bull
Better known as Johnny Stamboli and Johnny the Bull in WWE and WCW, The Bull has joined SMW to make up for his so far lacklustre wrestling career in the states.
D’Lo Brown
D’Lo has decided to go back to where it all began for him in Smoky Mountain Wrestling along with a new tag team partner in Rodney Mack.
Ken Doane
Better known as Kenny Dykstra in the WWE, Doane now going by his real name is looking to put is once promising career back on track.
Ken Anderson
The former Mr. Kennedy of WWE fame has joined SMW with a chip on his shoulder along with a new tag team partner.
Lance McNaught
Formerly known as Lance Cade in the WWE, McNaught has joined SMW under his real name and is looking to have a very successful singles career.
Little Guido
This former WWE (as Nunzio) and ECW superstar has joined SMW with long time tag team partner Tony Mamaluke.
Mark Jindrak
The former WCW and WWE star has come back to the USA and has quickly signed on with SMW.
Matt Bentley
Former TNA wrestler Matt Bentley has signed on with SMW with a new tag team partner in Shannon Moore.
Matt Cardona
Formerly known as Brett Major and Zack Ryder in the WWE, going under his real name Cardona is looking to make an impact after being release by the WWE.
Mike DiBiase
Son of the Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase, Mike is looking to become a superstar and continue his family’s legacy.
Nic Nemeth
The biggest surprise to join SMW, Nic Nemeth, perhaps better known as Nicky or Dolph Ziggler in the WWE, was abruptly released by the WWE and he along with Ken Anderson are on a mission to bring down the WWE by joining SMW.
Paul London
Former WWE cruiserweight Champion, London is looking to continue his career with SMW.
Ray Gordy
Probably better known as Jesse in the WWE, he is the son of former Freebird Terry Gordy, and is looking to begin a fantastic wrestling career under his real name.
Rodney Mack
This former WWE wrestler has signed on with SMW after a small stint in MMA, and will be tagging with D’Lo Brown.
Shannon Moore
Shannon Moore has signed on with SMW’s tag team division with new partner Matt Bentley.
Shawn Stasiak
The son of for WWWF Champion Stan ‘The Man’ Stasiak, and former WCW and WWE star in his own right, Shawn Stasiak is looking to become a World Champion in SMW.
Tony Mamaluke
Former ECW and WWE wrestler has signed on with SMW with Little Guido.
William Murdoch
Better known as Trevor Murdoch in WWE and Jethro Holliday in TNA, Murdoch is trying to revamp his career after quitting TNA. He is looking to take after his former mentor Harley Race and become a numerous time world champion, and has shaved the sideburns and ridded himself of his redneck gimmick to do so.
Managers
Ashley Massaro
Massaro has returned to wrestling to manage the Thrillseekers tag team of Matt Bentley and Shannon Moore.
Lacey Von Erich
The 3rd Generation Von Erich has joined SMW to manage the Brotherhood tag team of Brian Myers and Matt Cardona.
Michael ‘P.S’ Hayes
Michael Hayes was released from his position with the WWE and joined SMW at the request of long time friend Jim Cornette, and will take Brian Kendrick under his wing, as well as provide colour commentary.
Tammy Lynn Sytch
Formerly known as Sunny in the WWF/E, Tammy has joined SMW and will be managing the Superstar Blondes tag team of Ken Anderson and Nic Nemeth.
Ron Simmons
Formerly known as Faarooq in the WWF/E, Simmons has joined SMW to manage the team of Lo Down.
Tag Teams/Stables
Brian Kendrick and Michaels Hayes
The Brotherhood: Brian Myers and Matt Cardona w/ Lacey Von Erich
The Bruisers: Bam-Bam LaRouche and Bill DeMott
Kiss of Death: Little Guido and Tony Mamaluke
Lo Down: D’Lo Brown and Rodney Mack w/ Ron Simmons
Superstar Blondes: Ken Anderson and Nic Nemeth w/ Tammy Lynn Sytch
Thrillseekers: Matt Bentley and Shannon Moore w/Ashley Massaro
SMW Personnel
Owners: Jim Cornette and Ben Newman
Commissioner: Jim Cornette
Play By Play Commentator: Kevin Kelly
Colour Commentator: Al Snow, Michael Hayes
Referees: Jimmy Korderas, Brian Hebner, Mike Posey and Nick Patrick
SMW Championships
World Heavyweight Championship
Vacant
World Light Heavyweight Championship
Vacant
World Tag Team Championships
Vacant
United States Championship
Vacant
Pay-Per-View Events
February: Night of Legends
April: Fire on the Mountain
June: Summer Blast
August: WrestleBash
October: Halloween Scream
December: Christmas Chaos
Roster
(face, heel)
Wrestlers
Bam-Bam LaRouche
Perhaps better known as Bam Neely of WWE fame, the former bodyguard of Chavo Guerrero has now joined Smoky Mountain Wrestling as the partner of his new mentor
Bill DeMott.
Bill DeMott
Formerly known as Hugh G. Rection and Hugh Morris in WCW and WWE, Bill DeMott has signed on with SMW and is partner with his new protégé Bam-Bam LaRouche.
Bob Holly
Better known as Hardcore Holly from the WWE, this ring veteran has rejoined SMW as one of the SMW alumni. The veteran is looking to become w World Champion.
Brian Kendrick
The man formerly known as ‘The’. Brian Kendrick requested his release from the WWE citing lack of push as his reason. He has signed on with SMW in the hopes to propel him to superstardom.
Brian Lawler
Formerly known as Grand Master Sexay and Brian Christopher in the WWF/E, the son of the legendary Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler is looking to put his troubled past behind him and reinvigorate his wrestling career in SMW.
Brian Myers
Formerly known as Brian Major and Curt Hawkins, Myers now going by his real name has joined SMW with his former tag team partner after both requesting there release from the WWE.
The Bull
Better known as Johnny Stamboli and Johnny the Bull in WWE and WCW, The Bull has joined SMW to make up for his so far lacklustre wrestling career in the states.
D’Lo Brown
D’Lo has decided to go back to where it all began for him in Smoky Mountain Wrestling along with a new tag team partner in Rodney Mack.
Ken Doane
Better known as Kenny Dykstra in the WWE, Doane now going by his real name is looking to put is once promising career back on track.
Ken Anderson
The former Mr. Kennedy of WWE fame has joined SMW with a chip on his shoulder along with a new tag team partner.
Lance McNaught
Formerly known as Lance Cade in the WWE, McNaught has joined SMW under his real name and is looking to have a very successful singles career.
Little Guido
This former WWE (as Nunzio) and ECW superstar has joined SMW with long time tag team partner Tony Mamaluke.
Mark Jindrak
The former WCW and WWE star has come back to the USA and has quickly signed on with SMW.
Matt Bentley
Former TNA wrestler Matt Bentley has signed on with SMW with a new tag team partner in Shannon Moore.
Matt Cardona
Formerly known as Brett Major and Zack Ryder in the WWE, going under his real name Cardona is looking to make an impact after being release by the WWE.
Mike DiBiase
Son of the Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase, Mike is looking to become a superstar and continue his family’s legacy.
Nic Nemeth
The biggest surprise to join SMW, Nic Nemeth, perhaps better known as Nicky or Dolph Ziggler in the WWE, was abruptly released by the WWE and he along with Ken Anderson are on a mission to bring down the WWE by joining SMW.
Paul London
Former WWE cruiserweight Champion, London is looking to continue his career with SMW.
Ray Gordy
Probably better known as Jesse in the WWE, he is the son of former Freebird Terry Gordy, and is looking to begin a fantastic wrestling career under his real name.
Rodney Mack
This former WWE wrestler has signed on with SMW after a small stint in MMA, and will be tagging with D’Lo Brown.
Shannon Moore
Shannon Moore has signed on with SMW’s tag team division with new partner Matt Bentley.
Shawn Stasiak
The son of for WWWF Champion Stan ‘The Man’ Stasiak, and former WCW and WWE star in his own right, Shawn Stasiak is looking to become a World Champion in SMW.
Tony Mamaluke
Former ECW and WWE wrestler has signed on with SMW with Little Guido.
William Murdoch
Better known as Trevor Murdoch in WWE and Jethro Holliday in TNA, Murdoch is trying to revamp his career after quitting TNA. He is looking to take after his former mentor Harley Race and become a numerous time world champion, and has shaved the sideburns and ridded himself of his redneck gimmick to do so.
Managers
Ashley Massaro
Massaro has returned to wrestling to manage the Thrillseekers tag team of Matt Bentley and Shannon Moore.
Lacey Von Erich
The 3rd Generation Von Erich has joined SMW to manage the Brotherhood tag team of Brian Myers and Matt Cardona.
Michael ‘P.S’ Hayes
Michael Hayes was released from his position with the WWE and joined SMW at the request of long time friend Jim Cornette, and will take Brian Kendrick under his wing, as well as provide colour commentary.
Tammy Lynn Sytch
Formerly known as Sunny in the WWF/E, Tammy has joined SMW and will be managing the Superstar Blondes tag team of Ken Anderson and Nic Nemeth.
Ron Simmons
Formerly known as Faarooq in the WWF/E, Simmons has joined SMW to manage the team of Lo Down.
Tag Teams/Stables
Brian Kendrick and Michaels Hayes
The Brotherhood: Brian Myers and Matt Cardona w/ Lacey Von Erich
The Bruisers: Bam-Bam LaRouche and Bill DeMott
Kiss of Death: Little Guido and Tony Mamaluke
Lo Down: D’Lo Brown and Rodney Mack w/ Ron Simmons
Superstar Blondes: Ken Anderson and Nic Nemeth w/ Tammy Lynn Sytch
Thrillseekers: Matt Bentley and Shannon Moore w/Ashley Massaro
SMW Personnel
Owners: Jim Cornette and Ben Newman
Commissioner: Jim Cornette
Play By Play Commentator: Kevin Kelly
Colour Commentator: Al Snow, Michael Hayes
Referees: Jimmy Korderas, Brian Hebner, Mike Posey and Nick Patrick
SMW Championships
World Heavyweight Championship
Vacant
World Light Heavyweight Championship
Vacant
World Tag Team Championships
Vacant
United States Championship
Vacant
Pay-Per-View Events
February: Night of Legends
April: Fire on the Mountain
June: Summer Blast
August: WrestleBash
October: Halloween Scream
December: Christmas Chaos
