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{{Infobox Wrestling promotion
|name=International Wrestling Syndicate
|image=File:International_Wrestling_Syndicate_Logo.jpg
|acronym=IWS
|established=1998
|style=Pro Wrestling<br />[[Hardcore wrestling]]<br />[[Lucha libre]]
|location=[[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada
|founder=[[SeXXXy Eddy]]<br/>Manny Eleftheriou<br/>Nic Paterson
|owner=Manny Eleftheriou
|sister=
|formerly=Dawson Wrestling Federation<br />World Wrestling Syndicate<br />Internet Wrestling Syndicate
}}
'''International Wrestling Syndicate''' ('''IWS''') is a [[professional wrestling promotion]] based out of [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada. Originating from the '''Dawson Wrestling Federation''', it was formerly known as the '''Internet Wrestling Syndicate''' and '''World Wrestling Syndicate'''.

IWS is renowned as being one of the continent's longest-running promotions, and one of hardcore wrestling's staunchest standouts, while evolving into a proving ground for young talent from [[Quebec]], [[Ontario]] and [[Atlantic Canada]].<ref>Babinsack, Joe (2009-02-25) [http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/8478 "Joe Babinsack looks at the IWS in Montreal"], ''[[Wrestling Observer]]'', Retrieved on February 25, 2009.</ref><ref name="Gazette: Montreal's teacher wrestler">Curtis, Christopher. (2018-07-21) [https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/the-green-phantom?video_autoplay=true "The many, many lives of The Green Phantom, Montreal's teacher wrestler"], ''[[Montreal Gazette]]'', Retrieved on July 23, 2018.</ref>

==History==
===Formation and Early years===
In April 1998, [[SeXXXy Eddy]] organized the '''Dawson Wrestling Federation''' to perform on the grounds of [[Dawson College]] in Montreal. He became the promotion's first champion. Professional wrestling was banned from being performed on Dawson College property following the events of April 23, 1999, when SeXXXy Eddy and PCP Crazy F'N Manny introduced foreign objects in a multi-competitor match.<ref name="Gazette: Montreal's teacher wrestler"/>

Eddy joined with Manny Elefthriou and Nic Paterson to form the '''World Wrestling Syndicate'''.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} WWS had their first show Blood, Sweat & Beers at Wally's on June 17, 1999. The last WWS show was Praise the Violence on April 8, 2000.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}

===As the Internet Wrestling Syndicate===
In 2000, the promotion was renamed '''Internet Wrestling Syndicate''', as Manny partnered with Wild Rose Productions, a Montreal-based Internet adult entertainment company owned by Carol Cox.<ref name=FinalShow>{{cite web|url=https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2010/10/11/final-iws-show-filled-with-blood-nostalgia-and-great-wrestling/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203091846/https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2010/10/11/final-iws-show-filled-with-blood-nostalgia-and-great-wrestling/ |archive-date=December 3, 2022 |title=Final IWS Show Filled With Blood, Nostalgia And Great Wrestling |work=Slam Wrestling |last1=Leroux |first1=Yves |last2=Laprade |first2=Patric |date=October 11, 2010 |access-date=October 11, 2010}}</ref> The first IWS show Change, was held at Just For Laughs Cabaret on November 10, featuring PCP Crazy F'N Manny versus Danny Dallas, in the first of only three No-Rope Barbed Wire matches in IWS history.

IWS held its first seasonal Medley show at Praise the Violence on March 31, 2001.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} On May 25, IWS began promoting shows at Le Skratch in [[Laval, Quebec|Laval]], becoming its primary venue for the next two years.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} Two months later, at Un F'N Sanctioned, Hardcore Ninjaz faced PCP Crazy F'N Manny and [[The Green Phantom]] in the first IWS Fans Bring The Weapons Match.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} On November 10 at Born to Bleed, Justice Pain defeated Hardcore Ninja #1 and Hardcore Ninja #2 in a Triple Threat Match, retaining his [[CZW World Heavyweight Championship]].{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}

In Spring 2002, IWS inaugurated the [[IWS Tag Team Championship]] with the Extreme Dream Tag Team Tournament.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} The tournament was won by Maxx Fury & Hardcore Ninja #1, on March 16 at Extreme Dream Part 2.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} On May 18, at Freedom To Fight, The Green Phantom won his first [[IWS Heavyweight Championship]] in a 4-Way Elimination Match; defeating PCP Crazy F'N Manny, The Arsenal and SeXXXy Eddy.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} On July 14 at Scarred For Life, "The Generic Luchador" [[Sami Zayn|El Generico]] made his wrestling debut in a count out victory.<ref>Laprade, Patric (2013-01-30) {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20140520035424/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/01/30/pf-20538121.html "El Generico bound for NXT"]}} , ''[[SLAM! Wrestling]]'', Retrieved on January 30, 2013.</ref>

On August 16, 2003, [[Carl Ouellet|Pierre Carl Ouellet]] (PCO) and [[Kevin Owens|Kevin Steen]] made their IWS debuts at Born to Bleed.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} On October 18, at Blood, Sweat and Beers, PCO defeated El Generico and Kevin Steen in a Triple Threat Match.<ref>Laprade, Patric (2021-04-08) [https://www.tvasports.ca/2021/04/08/kevin-owens-et-sami-zayn-la-fierte-des-quebecois "Kevin Owens et Sami Zayn, la fierté des Québécois!"], ''[[TVA Sports]]'', Retrieved on April 08, 2021.</ref> On November 15 at Payback's A Bitch, El Generico defeated Kevin Steen in their first-ever singles match against each other.<ref>Mithen (2022-05-06) [https://mithgifs.substack.com/p/holy-grail?s=r "The Quest for the Holy Grail and How it was Found"], [[Substack]], Retrieved on May 6, 2022.</ref><ref>[http://the-w.com/iws-paybacks-a-bitch-official-results-enter-x "IWS Payback's A Bitch Results Press Release"], ''Internet Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on August 31, 2016.</ref> On December 13 at Season's Beatings, IWS held the last show of its first-run at Le Skratch.

On June 15, 2004 at Le SPAG, IWS held its 5th anniversary show "V", where [[Sid Eudy|Sid Vicious]] made his in-ring return from having suffered his near career-ending injury in [[World Championship Wrestling|WCW]].<ref>Leroux, Yves. {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120713160142/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2004/06/14/499218.html "Sid Vicious brings chaos to IWS anniversary"]}}, ''[[SLAM! Wrestling]]'', June 14, 2004. Retrieved on June 14, 2004.</ref> During the event, El Generico defeated PCO in an IWS Title Match for his first IWS Heavyweight Championship, only to have Kevin Steen claim his #1 contendership won earlier that night against Excess 69. Kevin Steen defeated El Generico, also winning his first IWS Heavyweight Championship.

Kevin Steen's first title reign in 2004, marked a pivotal milestone in the history of the promotion when he became the first IWS Heavyweight Champion to internationally defend the title, defeating [[Roderick Strong]] on October 30 in [[New Jersey]] at [[Jersey All Pro Wrestling|JAPW]].<ref>[http://www.japw.net/history/past-event-results/2004-results "Jersey All Pro Wrestling 2004 Results"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202080646/http://www.japw.net/history/past-event-results/2004-results |date=2017-02-02 }}, ''[[JAPW]]'', Retrieved on March 25, 2015.</ref> These events and various upcoming plans of expansion led the promotion to be renamed the International Wrestling Syndicate, coincidentally acknowledging Montreal's professional wrestling territorial era via [[Lutte Internationale]].<ref>Laflamme, Steve. [http://www.kayfabememories.com/Regions/intlwrestlingmont/intlwrestlingmonintro.htm "International Wrestling"], ''Kayfabe Memories'', Retrieved on July 6, 2015.</ref>

===As the International Wrestling Syndicate===
====2005 to 2010====
At Un F'N Sanctioned on March 26, 2005, The Green Phantom defeated [[Chris Hero]], Beef Wellington beat [[Super Dragon]], and Franky The Mobster defeated Kevin Steen for both the [[CZW Iron Man Championship|CZW Iron Man]] and IWS World Heavyweight Championships at the Medley.<ref>[https://www.cagematch.net//?id=1&nr=717 "IWS Un F'N Sanctioned 2005"], ''CAGEMATCH'', Retrieved on January 21, 2019.</ref> At Freedom to Fight on July 9, IWS held its first international event and only cage match, when SeXXXy Eddy won the IWS World Heavyweight Championship in a 4-Way Elimination Cage Match at [[2300 Arena|Viking Hall]] in [[Philadelphia]].<ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=3613 "IWS Freedom To Fight 2005"], ''CAGEMATCH'', Retrieved on January 21, 2019.</ref> On July 23, IWS inaugurated the IWS Canadian Championship with preliminary matches for Extreme Dream Tournament II. On August 20, Chris Bishop defeated El Generico in the Extreme Dream Tournament Final Match for the IWS Canadian Championship.

On June 3, 2006 at Un F'N Sanctioned, [[Sabu (wrestler)|Sabu]] worked his (then) last independent match teaming with PCO defeating The Green Phantom and [[Dru Onyx]], 48 hours prior to debuting on [[WWE Raw]].<ref>Keller, Wade. (2006-06-05) [http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_16967.shtml "Keller's WWE RAW Report 6/5"], ''[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]'', Retrieved on June 5, 2006.</ref> On July 29 at Summer Slaughter, [[Max Boyer]] won the Extreme Dream Tournament Final in a 6-Way Elimination Match.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} On August 8 at Breakout, Viking defeated Excess in an IWS World Heavyweight Title vs. Career Match.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}

On March 24, 2007 at Un F'N Sanctioned, [[Christian (wrestler)|Christian Cage]] & Max Boyer defeated PCO & Jake Matthews. On September 22 at Blood, Sweat & Beers, Kevin Steen defeated [[Jay Briscoe]], while [[The Dudley Boyz]] (renouncing to being billed as Team 3D during the event) and [[Franky The Mobster]] beat PCO, Paranoid Jake Matthews and [[Brick Crawford]].<ref>Laprade, Patric. (2007-09-23) {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20120722110838/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2007/09/23/4520219.html "Dudleys deliver, Grenier surprises at IWS in Montreal"]}}, ''[[SLAM! Wrestling]]'', Retrieved on September 23, 2007.</ref> On November 3 at Freedom to Fight, [[Christopher Daniels]] defeated IWS Canadian Champion Max Boyer in a Non-Title Match.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}

On February 16, 2008 at Violent Valentine, El Generico defeated Kevin Steen for the IWS World Heavyweight Championship.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} On March 22 at Know Your Enemies, Kevin Steen regained the IWS World Heavyweight Championship, defeating Max Boyer and El Generico in a 3-Way Match.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} On May 24 at Freedom to Fight, Kevin Steen became the first to hold two IWS titles simultaneously, when he defeated Max Boyer in an IWS Championship Unification Match.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} On September 27 at Un F'N Sanctioned, Excess beat Shayne Hawke for the vacant IWS Canadian Championship in the Extreme Dream Tournament Final Match, while Kevin Steen retained the IWS World Heavyweight Championship against [[Joey Mercury]].{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}

On January 10, 2009 at Season's Beatings, The Green Phantom defeated "Big Rig" [[Luke Harper|Brodie Lee]] in a Christmas Tree Deathmatch. On May 30, IWS celebrated its 10th anniversary "X" at the Medley, where [[Kevin Nash]] made his return to Montreal in a losing effort against PCO in a Grudge Match, concluding a genuine rivalry originating from subsequent [[WWE]] matches in Montreal & Quebec City in 1995.<ref>Laprade, Patric. {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20141217140439/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2009/06/01/pf-9636016.html "Ouellet makes Nash tap out in grudge match"]}}, ''[[SLAM! Wrestling]]'', June 1, 2009. Retrieved on June 1, 2009.</ref>

IWS held its (then) final show on October 9, 2010 at [[Club Soda (Montreal)|Club Soda]], featuring IWS originals SeXXXy Eddy, PCP Crazy F'N Manny, The Arsenal and IWS World Heavyweight Champion The Green Phantom in a Fans Bring The Weapons Match.<ref name="FinalShow"/>

====Revival====
In early 2014, IWS announced its return in May at the Plaza Theatre.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} At Praise the Violence, on May 10, Shayne Hawke won the vacant IWS Canadian Championship in a 4-Way Match.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} At XV:15 FKN Years on August 23, IWS celebrated its 15th anniversary, featuring [[Tommy Dreamer]].{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} On September 20 at Scarred 4 Life, "Speedball" [[Mike Bailey (wrestler)|Mike Bailey]] won the IWS World Heavyweight Championship against The Green Phantom.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}}

At Un F'N Sanctioned on March 28, 2015 at [[Corona Theatre]], Mike Bailey defeated [[Hallowicked]] and [[Jesse Neal]] in a Triple Threat Match.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} On September 5 at Scarred 4 Life, [[Vampiro]] returned to Montreal after 30 years since making his pro wrestling debut in Quebec, and Mike Bailey retained the IWS World Heavyweight Championship against [[Jack Evans (wrestler)|Jack Evans]].<ref>Laprade, Patric. (2015-09-04) [https://web.archive.org/web/20150905151842/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2015/09/04/22548463.html "Montreal show brings Vampiro full circle"], ''[[SLAM! Wrestling]]'', Retrieved on September 04, 2015.</ref>

On March 5, 2016 at Un F'N Sanctioned held at [[Métropolis (concert hall)|Métropolis]], Black Dynomite won the IWS World Heavyweight Championship in a 4-Way Match versus [[Rey Mysterio]], Jack Evans and Mike Bailey.<ref name="Laprade, Patric 2016"/> On May 28 at Bloodstream: Vol. 2, Hardcore Ninjaz won the Tag Team Invitational Gauntlet Match for the IWS World Tag Team Championship.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/1002863053160772 "IWS Bloodstream: Vol.2 Official Results"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on May 30, 2016.</ref>

On February 4, 2017 at Freedom To Fight, [[3.0 (professional wrestling)|Scott Parker]] defeated Black Dynomite in an IWS Championship Unification Match.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/1229929263787482:0 "IWS Freedom To Fight Official Results"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on February 07, 2017.</ref> On August 5 at Scarred 4 Life, Stefany Sinclair became the first-ever IWS Women's Champion and TDT (Tabarnak De Team) successfully defended the IWS World Tag Team Championship against [[The Young Bucks]].<ref>Brinck, Martin. (2017-08-06) [http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/08/06/85-iws-montreal-quebec-young-bucks-drop-names-sami-owens-main-event-buxx-belmar-vs-bailey/ "8/5 IWS in Montreal, Quebec: Young Bucks drop names of Sami and Owens after main event, Buxx Belmar vs. Bailey"], ''[[Wade Keller|PWTorch]]'', Retrieved on September 17, 2017.</ref> At First Blood on November 4, Franky TM faced [[John Morrison (wrestler)|Johnny Mundo]] to a no-contest.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/1495185513928521 "IWS FIRST BLOOD 2017 QUICK RESULTS"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on November 06, 2017.</ref> At Season's Beatings on December 2, [[3.0 (professional wrestling)|Big Magic]] won the IWS World Heavyweight Championship in a 4-Way Elimination Match.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/1521225744657831 "IWS Season's Beatings 2017 Results"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on December 03, 2017.</ref>

On January 20, 2018 at Freedom To Fight, WWE United Kingdom Champion [[Pete Dunne (wrestler)|Pete Dunne]] fought IWS Canadian Champion Matt Angel to a no-contest.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/1568990593214679 "Freedom To Fight Results"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on January 22, 2018.</ref> On March 3 at Un F'N Sanctioned, Matt Angel successfully defended the IWS Canadian Championship versus "Flying" Frank Milano and [[Rob Van Dam]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/1611297958983942 "IWS UnFnSanctioned 2018 Official Results"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on March 5, 2018.</ref> On April 28 at Unstoppable, TDT and Buxx Belmar defeated Les Brasseurs with Scott Parker and [[British Strong Style]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/1667467870033617 "IWS Unstoppable Results"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on May 1, 2018.</ref> On July 14 at Hardcore Heat, PCO defeated [[Walter (wrestler)|WALTER]] in a rematch to their critically acclaimed confrontation at Joey Janela's Spring Break 2.<ref>Williams, Ian. (2018-05-22) [https://www.vice.com/en/article/pierre-carl-ouellet-is-old-as-hell-and-still-banging-on-the-indie-circuit/ "Pierre Carl Ouellet Is Old as Hell and Still Banging on the Indie Circuit"], ''[[Vice Media|Vice Sports]]'', Retrieved on May 23, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/1760209947426075 "IWS HARDCORE HEAT 2018 RESULTS"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on July 15, 2018.</ref> On October 6 at British Strong Style, [[British Strong Style|Moustache Mountain]] defeated TDT for the IWS World Tag Team Championship.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/1878523162261419? "IWS BRITISH STRONG STYLE RESULTS"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on October 08, 2018.</ref>

On March 23, 2019, IWS celebrated its 20th anniversary with Un F'N Sanctioned at [[M Telus (concert hall)|MTelus]], where [[Yoshihiro Tajiri|Tajiri]] with [[Mikey Whipwreck]] defeated Mike Bailey, while also featuring [[James Maritato|Little Guido]], [[Wolfgang (wrestler)|Wolfgang]], [[Darby Allin]] and [[DJZ]].<ref>Mack, Franky. (2019-03-24) [http://lutte.quebec/nouvelles/resultats-du-gala-20eme-anniversaire-de-la-iws-iws-un-fn-sanctionned/ "Résultats du Gala 20eme anniversaire de la IWS"], ''Lutte Québec'', Retrieved on March 24, 2019.</ref> On April 6, IWS presented Unstoppable at [[White Eagle Hall]] in [[Jersey City, New Jersey|Jersey City]], as Addy Starr defeated Solo Darling and [[Veda Scott]] in the first IWS Women's Championship international contest, and The Green Phantom defeated [[Nick Gage]] and [[Matt Tremont]] in a Hardcore Match.<ref>Daly, Wayne. (2019-04-07) [http://www.wrestling-news.net/iws-unstoppable-results/122298/ "IWS Results: Unstoppable – Jersey City, NJ (4/6)"], ''Wrestling-News.net'', Retrieved on April 07, 2019.</ref> On April 27 at Freedom To Fight, Sheldon Jean defeated [[Ethan Page]], and TDT defeated [[Santana and Ortiz]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/2166527770127622 "IWS Freedom to Fight 2019 Results"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on April 29, 2019.</ref> On November 8 at One Night Only, TDT defeated [[Private Party (professional wrestling)|Private Party]] in an IWS World Tag Team Championship Match.<ref>Robertson, Alexandra. (2019-10-30) [https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2019/11/04/tabarnak-de-team-has-been-invited-to-the-private-party-in-montreal/ "Tabarnak De Team has been invited to the Private Party in Montreal"], ''[[SLAM! Wrestling]]'', Retrieved on November 05, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/2516339678479761 "One Night Only Results"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on November 12, 2019.</ref>

On February 8, 2020 at Praise the Violence, Matt Angel defeated Mike Bailey in an IWS World Heavyweight Championship Ladder Match.<ref>Ohayon, Matthew. (2020-02-11) [http://theconcordian.com/2020/02/grading-iws-praise-the-violence/ "Grading IWS: Praise the Violence"], ''[[The Concordian (Montreal)|The Concordian]]'', Retrieved on February 12, 2020.</ref> Un F'N Sanctioned was scheduled to be presented on March 21 at [[Club Soda (Montreal)|Club Soda]], featuring the return of former IWS World Tag Team Champions [[British Strong Style|Moustache Mountain]], [[Rey Horus]], and [[NXT Cruiserweight Championship|NXT Cruiserweight Champion]] [[Jordan Devlin]], until being indefinitely postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/events/573483909898739/ "Un F'N Sanctioned 2020"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on January 10, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.539783656135383/2687684808011913 "Moustache Mountain returns to the IWS at Un F'N Sanctioned"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on January 29, 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.539783656135383/2689624741151253 "NXT Cruiserweight Champion Jordan Devlin makes IWS debut at Un F'N Sanctioned"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on January 29, 2020.</ref><ref>Laprade, Pat. (09/14/2020) [http://lutte.quebec/nouvelles/le-poing-le-retour-de-la-lutte-au-quebec "Le Poing: le retour de la lutte au Québec"], ''Lutte Quebec'', Retrieved on December 15, 2020.</ref>

On September 4, 2021 at Blood, Sweat & Beers held at [[M Telus (concert hall)|MTelus]], generational phenom Zak Patterson made his IWS debut in an IWS Canadian Title Match, while Mike Bailey defeated Matt Angel in an IWS World Heavyweight Title Match winning his second IWS World Heavyweight Championship.<ref>Laprade, Pat. (09/03/2021) [http://lutte.quebec/chroniques/le-poing-zak-patterson-un-lutteur-pas-comme-les-autres/?mode=grid "Le Poing: Zak Patterson, une recrue pas comme les autres"], ''Lutte Quebec'', Retrieved on September 05, 2021.</ref><ref>Messier, Louis-Philippe. (09/04/2021) [https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2021/09/04/retour-de-la-lutte-avec-un-ptit-nouveau "Retour de la lutte avec un p’tit nouveau"], ''[[Le Journal de Montréal]]'', Retrieved on September 05, 2021.</ref><ref>Laprade, Pat. (09/04/2021) [https://twitter.com/PatLaprade/status/1434351105316724743 "And neeeeeewwwwww IWS champion"], [[Twitter]], Retrieved on September 04, 2021.</ref> On October 16 at Scarred 4 Life, [[Veda Scott]] defeated Addy Starr for the IWS World Women's Championship.<ref>Scott, Veda (16/10/2021) [https://twitter.com/itsvedatime/status/1449565622719893504 "I did it...? I DID IT"], ''[[Twitter]]'', Retrieved on October 17, 2021.</ref><ref>IWS (16/10/2021) [https://twitter.com/IWSHardcore/status/1449607448394883074 "And new !!!"], ''[[Twitter]]'', Retrieved on October 17, 2021.</ref>

On March 12, 2022, Un F'N Sanctioned Part 2.0 at [[M Telus (concert hall)|MTelus]], featured the return of 2.0 (representing the [[Jericho Appreciation Society]]).<ref>Jofo in the Ring (12/03/2022) [https://twitter.com/jofointhering/status/1502839683524534274 "@MattTheShow & @JeffTheShow walking into @IWSHardcore with @IAmJericho #Judas "], ''[[Twitter]]'', Retrieved on March 13, 2022.</ref> IWS held its ''Biggest Show Ever'' at Scarred 4 Life, on August 6 at L'Olympia, where Mike Bailey defeated [[Joey Janela]], Mel Havok became IWS World Women's Champion against [[Ruby Soho (wrestler)|Ruby Soho]], Kristara and Veda Scott.<ref>Marinelli, Domenic. (02/08/2022) [https://slamwrestling.net/index.php/2022/08/02/crazymanny-greenphantom-iws "CRAZY MANNY & GREEN PHANTOM AT HEART OF MONTREAL’S IWS"], [[Slam Wrestling]], Retrieved on August 8, 2022.</ref><ref>Curtis, Christopher. (05/08/2022) [https://rover.substack.com/p/blood-brothers "Blood Brothers"], [[Substack]], Retrieved on August 8, 2022.</ref><ref>MacIntyre, Dave. (06/08/2022) [https://cultmtl.com/2022/08/montreals-international-wrestling-syndicate-delivers-notoriously-ultraviolent-entertainment-iws "Montreal’s International Wrestling Syndicate delivers “notoriously ultraviolent entertainment”"], [[Cult MTL]], Retrieved on August 8, 2022.</ref> On October 15 at Freedom To Fight, [[Minoru Suzuki]] defeated Kevin Blanchard in his first Canadian appearance.<ref>Daly, Wayne. (17/10/2022) [https://www.wrestling-news.net/iws-freedom-to-fight-2022-results/193978/ "IWS Results: Freedom To Fight 2022 – Montreal, Canada (10/15)"], ''Wrestling-News'', Retrieved on October 21, 2022.</ref> On December 3 at Season's Beatings, [[IWGP World Heavyweight Championship|IWGP World Heavyweight Champion]] [[Jay White]] defeated Zak Patterson.<ref>Daly, Wayne. (5/12/2022) [https://www.wrestling-news.net/iws-seasons-beatings-2022-results/196732/ "IWS Results: Season Beatings 2022 – Montreal, Quebec, Canada (12/3)"], ''Wrestling-News'', Retrieved on December 30, 2022.</ref>

On January 21, 2023 at Praise the Violence, Casanova Productions (Shayne Hawke and JT Producer, with Matt Viviani) defeated Black Quebecois for the IWS World Tag Team Championship, Benjamin Tull retained the IWS World Heavyweight Championship against [[Effy (wrestler)|Effy]], while post-match [[Mance Warner]] attacked PCP Crazy F'N Manny in the name of [[Game Changer Wrestling|GCW]].<ref>IWS (22/01/2023) [https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/pfbid02isGVbwVyw8UtNqyoAWSvQ5u7D5ph7nybCBqQSSgHLz5TSjYkhXfj5Xz6gnDwFBD3l "IWS Praise the Violence 2023 Results"], ''[[Facebook]]'', Retrieved on January 28, 2023.</ref> On March 11, at IWS vs GCW: Un F'N Sanctioned, Mike Bailey defeated Gringo Loco, Tull successfully defended the IWS World Heavyweight Championship against [[Tony Deppen]],  while Nick Gage, [[Rina Yamashita]], and Mance Warner defeated SeXXXy Eddy, Green Phantom, and PCP Crazy F'N Manny in a Fans Bring The Weapons Match.<ref>Peltier, Griffin. (3/12/2023) [https://www.voicesofwrestling.com/2023/03/12/gcw-vs-iws-unfnsanctioned-march-11-results-review "GCW vs. IWS: UnFnSanctioned Results & Review"], ''Voices of Wrestling'', Retrieved on March 13, 2023.</ref><ref>Laprade, Pat. (3/12/2023) [http://lutte.quebec/chroniques/iws-c-gcw-nick-gage-a-montreal/ "IWS c. GCW: Nick Gage à Montréal"], ''Lutte Quebec'', Retrieved on March 13, 2023.</ref> On May 27 at First Blood, Amazingly Sweet (Kristara and Alex Maze) defeated Casanova Productions for IWS World Tag Team Championship, while TDT beat Wasted Youth (Marcus Mathers and Dyln McKay).<ref>IWS (05/29/2023) [https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/pfbid02NdyyofUMuNaR2CBA6BWcqduR9yW7mJwj9JcuNfD6CsaKf4NbjJzRpFj2zytFpDM1l "IWS FIRST BLOOD RESULTS"], ''[[Facebook]]'', Retrieved on May 30, 2023.</ref> On July 15 at Scarred 4 Life, [[Jordan Oliver (professional wrestler)|Jordan Oliver]] successfully defended his JCW World Championship against Karl Jepson, [[Maki Itoh]] beat [[Vanessa Kraven]], while [[LuFisto]] and PCP Crazy F'N Manny defeated BUSSY ([[Allie Katch]] and Effy) at L'Olympia.<ref>Lambert, Jeremy. (7/16/2023) [https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/iws-scarred-4-life-results-715-maki-itoh-crazy-manny-ben-tull-bussy-action "IWS Scarred 4 Life Results (7/15): Maki Itoh, Crazy Manny, Ben Tull, Bussy In Action"], ''Fightful'', Retrieved on July 24, 2023.</ref> On August 5 at Hardcore Heat, Matt Viviani defeated Green Phantom for the IWS Canadian Championship, Fresh Air (Macrae Martin and Junior Benito) beat Amazingly Sweet for the IWS World Tag Team Championship, Katrina Creed won the IWS World Women's Championship against Mel Havok, while Tull defeated Ben Ortmanns in an IWS World Heavyweight Championship Match.<ref>IWS (07/23/2023) [https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/pfbid0bhiQVvn8p3Zw5zA6oYD5eL58nkX5B5bTocEDVuFuLJY1L9ET1WDFra8hx3T2PVAHl "IWS returns to Bain Mathieu with Hardcore Heat"], ''[[Facebook]]'', Retrieved on July 24, 2023.</ref> On October 28 at Freedom To Fight, Benjamin Tull defeated Aiden Prince at Studio TD.<ref>IWS (11/1/2023) [https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/pfbid02wNakAFtgi7EwLm1d88d6MLBHdpfHvSFCk18jqcL8KoN9duwcz5tc2mREXSBqWYjgl "IWS FREEDOM TO FIGHT 2023 results"], ''[[Facebook]]'', Retrieved on November 7, 2023.</ref>

On January 20, 2024 at Praise the Violence, Tull defeated James Stone, Karl Jepson and Rina Yamashita in an IWS World Heavyweight Championship Four Way Match. On March 2, IWS celebrated its 25th anniversary with Un F'N Sanctioned at L'Olympia, where the Bay City Choir Boys (Judas & Seth Cassidy) defeated Amazingly Sweet and Dynasty (Jaxon Roy & Mikey Truth) in a Three Way Match for the vacant IWS World Tag Team Championship, Karl Jepson beat Tull for the IWS World Heavyweight Championship, while Green Phantom, Mathieu St-Jacques, PCP Crazy F'N Manny & SeXXXy Eddy defeated BUSSY (Allie Katch & Effy), Jimmy Lloyd & Joey Janela in Ultimate Death.<ref>Lambert, Jeremy. (03/05/2024) [https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/results/iws-unfnsanctioned-25th-anniversary-results-32-green-phantom-joey-janela-mike-bailey-action "IWS UnFnSanctioned 25th Anniversary Results (3/2): Green Phantom, Joey Janela, Mike Bailey In Action"], ''Fightful'', Retrieved on March 6, 2024.</ref> On May 4 at Freedom To Fight, Karl Jepson successfully defended the IWS World Heavyweight Championship against Ben Ortmanns.<ref>IWS (08/05/2024) [https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/pfbid0CZVr3PLkhYxGJyog1Rp1bj2sRZvnu77gkqnKwvyqN9goahFnDY8QfuUPFcDezs9bl "IWS FREEDOM TO FIGHT 2024 Results"], ''[[Facebook]]'', Retrieved on July 3, 2024.</ref> On July 7, IWS & GCW presents IWS vs GCW: Scarred 4 Life at L'Olympia, featuring PCP Crazy F'N Manny vs Nick Gage.<ref>IWS (19/05/2024) [https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/pfbid0SWrW1MgWqz2nzML7ZEnd9mKqvoJ8BKDaZywFvrLHLoPpmEpE3EfW8ryNnUB4jwK6l "THE WAR OF THE DEATHMATCH KINGS"], ''[[Facebook]]'', Retrieved on July 3, 2024.</ref>

==Shows and TV tapings==

The promotion gained global exposure during the late '90s & early 2000s wrestling boom, by streaming [[video on demand]] on a monthly show entitled ''Bloodstream'', and has been featured on [[Playboy TV]], [[Fight Network]] & [[Viewer's Choice Canada]] on [[pay-per-view]].<ref>Jaffer, Dave (2006-06-01) [http://hour.ca/2006/06/01/fight-club/ "Live underground extreme wrestling: Fight club"], ''[[Hour]]'', Retrieved on June 01, 2006.</ref><ref>Baines, Tim (2006-05-07) {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20150413204727/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/05/07/pf-1568447.html "Clash of Styles ... wrestling not enough"]}}, ''[[SLAM! Wrestling]]'', Retrieved on May 07, 2006.</ref><ref>Leroux, Yves (2004-03-30) {{usurped|1=[https://archive.today/20150413204732/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2004/03/30/pf-401969.html "IWS tapes PPV matches"]}}, ''[[SLAM! Wrestling]]'', Retrieved on March 30, 2004.</ref>

IWS has run spot shows for outdoor events such as the [[St-Ambroise Montreal Fringe Festival|Montreal Fringe Festival]], [[Warped Tour]], '77 Montreal & [[Heavy MONTRÉAL]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.539783656135383/2310861595694238 "IWS at '77 Montreal 2019"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on August 01, 2019.</ref><ref>Patriquin, Martin. (2016-04-15) [http://www.macleans.ca/multimedia/photo/montreals-mania-for-wrestling/ "Inside the crazy, rowdy world of pro wrestling in Montreal"], ''[[Maclean's]]'', Retrieved on September 02, 2016.</ref>

Their shows are currently jointly promoted with entertainment event promoter [[Geoff Molson|Evenko]], distributed on [[DVD]] through Smart Mark Video & RF Video, [[merchandising]] with [[Pro Wrestling Tees]], and available on [[video on demand]] with [[Triller TV]].

===''La Lutte à RDS'' on RDS===
IWS announced on September 2, 2017, production of a pre-recorded [[television program]] for [[Réseau des sports|RDS]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.562424833871265.1073741829.536667323113683/1435128599934213/?type=3&theater "Major Announcement: IWS Airing on RDS"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on September 02, 2017.</ref> The first TV tapings of the four episode experimental deal, was held at Blood, Sweat & Beers at Club Unity on October 7, 2017. The first [[RDS2]] broadcast of the monthly program ''La Lutte à RDS'', aired on October 22, 2017.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.562424833871265.1073741829.536667323113683/1479046712209068/?type=3&theater "IWS makes TV debut on RDS2"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on October 20, 2017.</ref> On February 22, 2018, IWS announced a year-long extension with RDS.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.539783656135383.1073741828.536667323113683/1600242786756126/?type=3&theater "IWS announces long term television deal with RDS"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on February 22, 2018.</ref><ref>St-Pierre, Chris. (2018-02-23) [http://lutte.quebec/chroniques/vendr-indy-la-iws-a-la-tele-ca-continue/ "Vendr-Indy : La IWS à la télé, ça continue!"], ''Lutte Quebec'', Retrieved on February 23, 2018.</ref> In early 2019, RDS indefinitely renewed its programming of ''La Lutte à RDS'' on RDS2. On October 22, 2020, IWS debuted on the television network's primary feed.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.539783656135383/3458154434298276/?type=3&theater "IWS debut on RDS"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on December 15, 2020.</ref> RDS aired the final episode of ''La Lutte à RDS'' on March 28, 2021.

===''Bloodstream'' on Fight Network===
IWS announced on April 12, 2019, production of a pre-recorded television program for [[Fight Network]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.562424833871265/2142502785863454 "IWS on Fight Network"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on April 12, 2019.</ref> The first tapings were held at Freedom To Fight at Club Unity on April 27, 2019. The first broadcast of the bimonthly program ''Bloodstream'', aired on September 13, 2019.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.539783656135383/2375962775850786 "IWS Bloodstream on Fight Network"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on September 03, 2019.</ref> On October 4, 2019, ''Bloodstream'' premiered on [[Fight Network (UK)|Fight Network UK]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/2439575969489466 "Bloodstream on Fight Network UK"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on October 04, 2019.</ref> On January 6, 2020, IWS announced a broadcast deal with Fight Network USA.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.539783656135383/2642491455864582 "Bloodstream on Fight Network USA"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on January 07, 2020.</ref>

===''Hardcore History'' on Fight Network===
IWS announced on January 10, 2022, production of a second pre-recorded television program for [[Fight Network]] entitled ''IWS Hardcore History'', a watch-along series featuring the greatest matches and moments in the promotion's storied history.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/4764321907014849 "IWS Hardcore History on Fight Network"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on January 11, 2022.</ref>

===IWS on FITE+===
[[FITE]] announced on June 8, 2023, that IWS joined the FITE+ SVOD subscription platform with both live and archived events, including its weekly show ''Bloodstream''. IWS aired its first live event Scarred 4 Life on July 15, 2023.<ref>FITE (08/06/2023) [https://www.fite.tv/article/canadian-pro-wrestlings-legendary-iws-now-on-fite/ "Canadian Pro Wrestling’s Legendary IWS now on FITE+"], ''[[FITE]]'', Retrieved on July 24, 2023.</ref>

==Women's Wrestling Syndicate==

'''Women's Wrestling Syndicate''' ('''WWS''') is an all-women's [[professional wrestling promotion]] based out of [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], Canada. WWS was founded by the IWS and [[LuFisto]] on November 30, 2023.<ref>LuFisto (11/30/2023) [https://twitter.com/LuFisto/status/1730274473591390541 "Women's Wrestling Syndicate announcement"], ''[[Twitter]]'', Retrieved on March 6, 2024.</ref> The promotion is promoted and executive produced by [[Indie Wrestling Hall of Fame|Hall of Famer]] LuFisto.

In August 2022, IWS was featured for spotlighting its Women's division, providing a platform for multicultural and 2SLGBTQ+ athletes, and promoting a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination and harassment at its events and IWS Training Centre.<ref>Pagano, Pamela (2022-08-12) [https://montreal.citynews.ca/2022/08/12/putting-a-spotlight-on-diverse-athletes-in-montreal-wrestling-ring/ "Putting a spotlight on diverse athletes in Montreal wrestling ring"], ''[[CityNews]]'', Retrieved on September 1, 2022.</ref><ref> Feisthauer Fournet, Simon (2022-08-30) [https://thelinknewspaper.ca/article/International-Wrestling-Syndicate-to-Make-Wrestling-More-Inclusive "International Wrestling Syndicate Strives to Make Wrestling More Inclusive"], ''[[The Link (newspaper)|The Link]]'', Retrieved on September 1, 2022.</ref>

On November 17, 2023, LuFisto with IWS and SPIRA, produced an all-women's spot show for the world premiere of ''Celles qui luttent'', directed by [[Sarah Baril Gaudet]], for the [[Montreal International Documentary Festival]], held at the [[Cinémathèque québécoise]].<ref>MIDF [https://ridm.ca/fr/evenements/gala-de-lutte-feminine-lancement-celles-qui-luttent "Gala de lutte féminine - Lancement Celles qui luttent"], ''[[Montreal International Documentary Festival]]'', Retrieved on March 6, 2024.</ref>

On February 4, 2024, WWS held its inaugural event Caught in a Mosh at the IWS Training Centre, where Katrina Creed defeated Mya Malek in an IWS Women's Championship Match.<ref>Cartier, Laurence. (02/06/2024) [https://www.lovewrestling.ca/home/womens-wrestling-syndicate-caught-in-a-mosh-results-february-4-2024/ "WWS Caught In A Mosh Results, February 4, 2024"], ''Love Wrestling'', Retrieved on March 6, 2024.</ref> On March 24, WWS presents Fight for your Life, Fight for your Money at the IWS Training Centre, featuring [[Vanessa Kraven]].<ref>WWS (02/13/2024) [https://twitter.com/WWSyndicate/status/1757395705050620206 "“The Mountain” Vanessa Kraven joins WWS"], ''[[Twitter]]'', Retrieved on March 6, 2024.</ref>

==Training Centre and Dojo==

IWS runs a [[professional wrestling school]] in [[Montréal]], [[Québec]]. In late 2014, the promotion inaugurated the '''IWS Dojo''' in a [[Mixed martial arts|MMA]] training facility in [[LaSalle, Quebec|LaSalle]]. The schools are currently located at the '''IWS Training Centre''' in [[Montréal-Nord]] and IWS [[South Shore (Montreal)|South Shore]] in [[Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSTrainingCentre/ "IWS Training Centre"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'' Retrieved on July 14, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.539783656135383/3874104949369887 "IWS South Shore"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'' Retrieved on April 02, 2021.</ref> Shayne Hawke operates as head trainer of the school.

The school has presented seminars by wrestlers such as [[WWE Hall of Fame]]r [[Jake "The Snake" Roberts]], "Speedball" [[Mike Bailey (wrestler)|Mike Bailey]], [[Bob Evans (wrestler)|Bob Evans]], [[Pete Dunne (wrestler)|Pete Dunne]], [[Trent Seven]], [[Tyler Bate]], [[Mike Quackenbush]], [[Tessa Blanchard]], [[Gabe Sapolsky]], and [[UFC Hall of Fame]]r [[Stephan Bonnar]].<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/videos/1010186729095071/ "Jake Roberts motivational speech "], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on June 10, 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/1297943916986016 "Mike Bailey teaching a wonderful seminar"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on April 15, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/1323436777770063 "Hangs With Bob seminar at the IWS Dojo"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on May 7, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/videos/1369498626497211 "Pete Dunne's British Strong Style seminar"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on June 24, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BiIFsJhAtfx/ "British Strong Style at IWS DOJO"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on May 01, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.539783656135383.1073741828.536667323113683/1748474258599644/?type=3&theater "Mike Quackenbush seminar"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on July 15, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.539783656135383.1073741828.536667323113683/1603105846469820/?type=3&theater "Tessa Blanchard pro wrestling seminar"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on February 25, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSTrainingCentre/posts/pfbid02APvt8rEz6J817n4Nh28tW1cMekHcorpUSczYSkt6bAZ2SCoiq78K6MjwT7LqNoDCl "IWS Dojo happy to host Gabe Sapolsky"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on July 24, 2023.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.562424833871265.1073741829.536667323113683/1513977082049364/?type=3&theater "Stephan Bonnar MMA/Wrestling seminar"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on December 03, 2017.</ref>

Former Canadian [[Strongman (strength athlete)|strongman]], [[Maxim Lemire]] credited the IWS Training Centre in preparation to his [[WWE]] tryout, held during [[SummerSlam (2019)|SummerSlam]] weekend in [[Toronto]].<ref>Cossette, Jonathan. (07/08/2019) [https://www.lhebdojournal.com/maxim-lemire-invite-aux-essais-de-la-wwe "Maxim Lemire invité aux essais de la WWE"], ''Hebdo Journal'', Retrieved on August 08, 2019.</ref>

On August 24–25, 2019, IWS hosted Mike Quackenbush's Master Class Weekend.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.539783656135383/2249629475150784 "Mike Quackenbush's Master Class Weekend"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on August 01, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.562424833871265/2367998013313929 "Master Class Weekend Montreal a huge success"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on August 26, 2019.</ref>

==International partnerships==

IWS has collaborated with various international wrestling promotions including [[Combat Zone Wrestling]], [[Jersey All Pro Wrestling]], [[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]], [[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]], [[Game Changer Wrestling]], [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]], [[Dramatic Dream Team|DDT Pro-Wrestling]], [[Ring of Honor]], [[Lucha Libre AAA World Wide|AAA]], [[New Japan Pro-Wrestling]], [[All Elite Wrestling|AEW]] and [[WWE]]. In the past, IWS shows have had international championships defended on them and on some occasions, wrestlers have held both IWS and international championships simultaneously.

On July 24, 2004, SeXXXy Eddy, The Green Phantom, Evil Ninja & The Arsenal entered the [[CZW Tournament of Death#Tournament of Death III|CZW Tournament of Death III]]. In the semi-finals, Eddy defeated The Arsenal in a Light Tube Ropes & Corners Match, where he cut an artery in his left forearm, thereby forfeiting the final 3-Way with [[Necro Butcher]] & Wifebeater.<ref><u> Best of Deathmatch Wrestling, Volume 2: American Ultraviolence. </u> Perf. SeXXXy Eddy and Arsenal. 2004. DVD. Highspots.com.</ref><ref name="CZWProfile">{{Cite web|url=http://www.czwrestling.com/Home/Roster/stars.php?star=SeXXXyEddy|title=SeXXXy Eddy|year=2007|work=Combat Zone Wrestling Stars|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070320203419/http://www.czwrestling.com/Home/Roster/stars.php?star=SeXXXyEddy|archive-date=2007-03-20 }}</ref> On September 11 at High Stakes II, SeXXXy Eddy defeated Kevin Steen, El Generico & Excess 69 in an IWS 4-Way Match, which was unofficially chosen as "CZW Match of the Year".<ref>[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=274 "CZW High Stakes II: Night Show"], ''CAGEMATCH'', Retrieved on September 01, 2016.</ref><ref name="slam.canoe.com">Ryan, Michael. (2008-11-08) [https://web.archive.org/web/20180730080734/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2008/11/08/pf-7347596.html "Great crowd basks in ROH's Montreal debut"], ''[[SLAM! Wrestling]]'', Retrieved on September 01, 2016.</ref> At Season's Beatings on December 18, [[Gran Akuma]], [[Mike Quackenbush]] and [[Stigma (wrestler)|Shane Storm]] defeated Jack Marciano and The Dark Breed ([[Hallowicked]], [[UltraMantis Black]]).

On February 5, 2005 the IWS Tag Team Championship was first contested internationally in a 4-Way Elimination Match, when The Flying Hurricanes successfully defended their title at CZW Only The Strong: Scarred 4 Life held in [[Pennsylvania]].<ref>[http://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=281 "CZW Only The Strong: Scarred 4 Life"], ''CAGEMATCH'', Retrieved on March 25, 2015.</ref> On February 19, 2005, El Generico took part in the [[Tag World Grand Prix]], where he teamed with Kevin Steen as Team IWS.

On February 26, 2006, SeXXXy Eddy teamed with Kevin Steen as Team IWS in the [[Tag World Grand Prix]]. On June 23, Max Boyer entered the [[Chikara Young Lions Cup|Young Lions Cup IV tournament]], defeating [[Thomaselli Brothers|Brandon Thomaselli]] in his first round match. On October 28, Boyer defeated [[Arik Cannon]] in a return singles match to win the Young Lions Cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/Other_News_4/article_18236.shtml|title=Torch Indy Weekend Report: Joe over Dragon, Sabin over Ruckus, Teddy Hart wins 4-Way in JAPW|date=2006-10-31|access-date=2011-01-28|last=Vetter|first=Chris|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Boyer was forced to vacate the title in time for the fifth annual Young Lions Cup tournament.

On January 20, 2007, El Generico was named at Praise the Violence the IWS representative for both the [[King of Europe Cup]] and [[wXw 16 Carat Gold Tournament]].<ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=9918 "IWS Praise The Violence 2007"], ''CAGEMATCH'', Retrieved on July 15, 2018.</ref> On February 17, Max Boyer teamed with fellow IWS performers Scott Parker and Shane Matthews in the first ever [[King of Trios]] tournament.

On February and March 2008, El Generico took part in the [[King of Trios#2008|King of Trios]], where he teamed with Player Uno and Stupefied as Team IWS. On November 7 at [[Ring of Honor|ROH]] The French Connection, Stupefied defeated The Green Phantom, Excess & Dan Paysan in an IWS 4-Way Dark Match.<ref name="slam.canoe.com"/><ref>Laprade, Patric (2018-11-07) [http://lutte.quebec/chroniques/le-poing-ring-of-honor-a-montreal-10-ans-depuis-la-controverse/ "Le Poing: Ring of Honor à Montréal, 10 ans depuis la controverse"], ''Lutte Québec'', Retrieved on November 12, 2018.</ref>

On July 4, 2015, IWS announced a talent partnership with [[Lucha Libre AAA World Wide|AAA]] and [[Lucha Underground]].<ref name="Laprade, Patric 2016">Laprade, Patric. (2016-03-07) [https://web.archive.org/web/20160307143450/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2016/03/07/22610766.html "Mysterio at IWS latest in Montreal-Mexico exchange"], ''[[SLAM! Wrestling]]'', Retrieved on March 07, 2016.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/820574471389632 "IWS formed partnership with AAA wrestling and Lucha Underground"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on July 5, 2015.</ref> IWS clashed with [[CZW]] at Freedom to Fight on October 17 at Le Skratch in [[Laval, Quebec|Laval]], where the IWS Canadian Championship, CZW World Tag Team Championship and CZW World Heavyweight Championship titles were successfully defended.<ref>[https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=136778 "IWS VS. CZW Freedom To Fight"], ''CAGEMATCH'', Retrieved on October 17, 2015.</ref>

On September 9, 2018, [[Mike Bailey (wrestler)|Mike Bailey]] defeated [[Psicosis]] and [[Argenis (wrestler)|Argenis]] in a 3-Way Dance, at an IWS vs [[Lucha Libre AAA World Wide|AAA]] spot show for the Montreal Mercado del Taco.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/515487502156565/photos/a.532646777107304.1073741828.515487502156565/652324255139555/?type=3&theater "Lucha Libre AAA"], ''Montreal Mercado del Taco'', Retrieved on August 14, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/videos/vb.536667323113683/540257693072253/?type=3&theater "IWS vs AAA Full Match"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on September 10, 2018.</ref>

On April 6, 2019, IWS presented Unstoppable, as part of GCW's ''The Collective''.<ref>Greer, Jamie. (2019-03-30) [https://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2019/03/30/wrestlemaniaweek-preview-iws-unstoppable-4-6-19/ "#WrestleManiaWeek Preview – IWS: Unstoppable (4/6/19)"], ''Last Word On Pro Wrestling'', Retrieved on April 09, 2019.</ref> On October 12, in response to [[WWE]] pulling [[British Strong Style|Moustache Mountain]] from their scheduled appearance, IWS announced TDT vs a surprise tag team from [[All Elite Wrestling|AEW]] at One Night Only, on November 8 at Club Unity.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.562424833871265/2455559211224475 "One Night Only: AEW Surprise Tag Team vs TDT"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on October 13, 2019.</ref> On October 24, IWS announced [[Private Party (professional wrestling)|Private Party]] vs TDT in an IWS World Tag Team Championship Match at One Night Only.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/videos/vb.536667323113683/846388629096604 "One Night Only: Private Party vs TDT"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on October 24, 2019.</ref>

In 2022, many IWS wrestlers were featured as extras for both AEW and WWE. Zak Patterson and Ben Ortmanns appeared in segments featuring [[Ronda Rousey]] on [[WWE SmackDown]], while JT Producer was in a 2-on-1 Handicap Match vs [[Omos]] on [[WWE Raw]] in Edmonton.<ref>Jenkins, H. (2022-08-20) [https://www.ringsidenews.com/2022/08/20/identity-of-officer-who-arrested-ronda-rousey-on-wwe-smackdown/ "Identity Of Officer Who Arrested Ronda Rousey On WWE SmackDown"], ''Ringside News'', Retrieved on October 16, 2022.</ref><ref>Ortmanns, Ben. (2022-08-20) [https://twitter.com/BigBenIsAngry/status/1561034358865149952?s=20&t=e2brvK4YQxTRd7nSS6t9pw "Thank you all for following my journey."], ''[[Twitter]]'', Retrieved on October 16, 2022.</ref><ref>Jofo in the Ring (2022-10-11) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oemEt3qbkIE "JT Producer talks wrestling Omos on WWE Monday Night RAW in Edmonton"], ''[[YouTube]]'', Retrieved on October 16, 2022.</ref> Zak Patterson, Shayne Hawke and JT Producer faced [[The Dark Order]] ([[Evil Uno]], Alex Reynolds, 10, [[John Silver (wrestler)|John Silver]]) on [[AEW Dark]] in Toronto.<ref>Middleton, Marc. (2022-10-13) [https://wrestlingheadlines.com/aew-dark-spoilers-for-10-18-2022/ "AEW Dark Spoilers for 10/18/2022"], ''Wrestling Headlines'', Retrieved on October 16, 2022.</ref> On December 3 at Season's Beatings, PCP Crazy F'N Manny was reminiscing about IWS' various accomplishments, when [[Nick Gage]] appeared on-screen to declare a [[Game Changer Wrestling|GCW]] invasion versus IWS, with two Canadian events later confirmed to be held in Montreal and Toronto in March 2023.<ref>GCW (2022-12-4) [https://twitter.com/GCWrestling_/status/1599471396593102848 "Nick Gage challenges IWS vs GCW"], ''[[Twitter]]'', Retrieved on December 30, 2022.</ref><ref>Alexander, Brady. (2022-12-4) [https://www.bodyslam.net/2022/12/04/gcw-invades-iws-hardcore-promotional-battle-to-happen-in-march-2023/ "GCW Invades IWS Hardcore, Promotional Battle To Happen In March 2023"], ''Bodyslam.Net'', Retrieved on December 30, 2022.</ref>

On March 5, 2023 at GCW: Ransom in [[Atlantic City]], TDT, SeXXXy Eddy and Green Phantom interfered and attacked Second Gear Crew ([[Mance Warner]], 1 Called Manders), when Mike Bailey sided with IWS, Nick Gage brought out the locker room chasing off the IWS.<ref>Vetter, Chris. (2023-03-06) [https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/03/06/gcw-ransom-results-vetters-review-of-ciclope-and-extremo-miedo-vs-alex-shelley-and-chris-sabin-for-the-gcw-tag-team-titles-jordan-oliver-vs-blake-christian-for-the-jcw-title-charles-mason-v/ "GCW “Ransom” results"], ''ProWrestling.net'', Retrieved on March 13, 2023.</ref> On March 19, IWS co-produced GCW: Worst Behavior at [[The Opera House (Toronto)|The Opera House]] in Toronto, where [[Matt Cardona]] beat SeXXXy Eddy, [[Rina Yamashita]] defeated [[LuFisto]], and [[Masha Slamovich]] retained the [[GCW World Championship]] against Mike Bailey.<ref>Wolstanholme, Danny. (03/20/2023) [https://www.wrestlinginc.com/1232368/gcw-worst-behavior-2023-live-coverage-319-new-gcw-world-champion-masha-slamovich-takes-on-mike-bailey-more/ "GCW Worst Behavior 2023 Results (3/19)"], ''WrestlingINC'', Retrieved on March 26, 2023.</ref>

On July 5, 2024, IWS & GCW presents GCW: Worst Behavior at [[The Opera House (Toronto)|The Opera House]] in Toronto, featuring Nick Gage & Bussy vs SeXXXy Eddy, Green Phantom & PCP Crazy F'N Manny.<ref>GCW (2024-06-28) [https://x.com/GCWrestling_/status/1806754583915499875 "GCW returns to TORONTO"], ''[[Twitter]]'', Retrieved on July 3, 2024.</ref>

==Championships==

===Current champions===
{| class="wikitable"
!Championship:
!Champion(s):
!Previous:
!Date won:
!Days:
!Location:
|-
|IWS World Heavyweight Championship
|Kristara
|Karl Jepson
|October 12, 2024
|{{age in days|October 12, 2024}}+
|[[Montreal, Quebec, Canada]]
|-
|IWS World Tag Team Championship
|Bay City Choir Boys<br>{{small|(Judas and Seth Cassidy)}}
|(vacant)
|March 2, 2024
|{{age in days|March 2, 2024}}+
|[[Montréal, Québec, Canada]]
|-
|IWS Canadian Championship
|Matt Viviani
|[[The Green Phantom]]
|August 5, 2023
|{{age in days|August 5, 2023}}+
|[[Montréal, Québec, Canada]]
|-
|IWS World Women's Championship
|Kristara
|[[Masha Slamovich]]
|December 21, 2024
|{{age in days|December 21, 2024}}+
|[[Montréal, Québec, Canada]]
|}

== IWS World Heavyweight Championship ==

===Reigns===
As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}

{{Professional wrestling title history top|active=yes|defenses=yes}}
{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 1
|champion = [[SeXXXy Eddy]]
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|April 1, 1998}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|April 1, 1998|April 23, 1999}}
|location = N/A
|event    = N/A
|defenses = N/A
|notes    = [[SeXXXy Eddy]] is recognized as the first ever IWS World Heavyweight Champion, but the exact length of the reign in uncertain
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 2
|champion = Maxx Fury
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|April 23, 1999}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|April 23, 1999|June 17, 1999}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = N/A
|defenses = 0
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 3
|champion = TNT
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|June 17, 1999}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|June 17, 1999|October 30, 1999}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = WWS Blood, Sweat & Beers 1999
|defenses = 0
|notes    = This was a [[triple threat match]] also involving [[Franky The Mobster]]
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 4
|champion = [[SeXXXy Eddy]]
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|October 30, 1999}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|October 30, 1999|April 8, 2000}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = WWS Payback's a B*tch
|defenses = 0
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 5
|champion = Ravage
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|April 8, 2000}}
|days     = <1
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = WWS Praise The Violence
|defenses = 0
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 6
|champion = Nixon Stratus
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|April 8, 2000}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|April 8, 2000|March 31, 2001}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Change
|defenses = 1
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 7
|champion = PCP Crazy F'N Manny
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|March 31, 2001}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|March 31, 2001|October 6, 2001}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Praise The Violence 2001
|defenses = 0
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 8
|champion = [[SeXXXy Eddy]]
|reign    = 3
|date     = {{dts|October 6, 2001}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|October 6, 2001|May 18, 2002}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Yesterday Don't Mean Sh*t
|defenses = 2
|notes    = Crazy F'N Manny defended the title in a [[tag team match]] while teaming up with The Green Phantom. [[SeXXXy Eddy]] teamed up with The Arsenal but pinned Manny to win the match and the title as well.
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 9
|champion = [[The Green Phantom]]
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|May 18, 2002}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|May 18, 2002|March 15, 2003}}
|location = [[Laval, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Freedom To Fight
|defenses = 3
|notes    = This was a four-way elimination match also involving PCP Crazy F'N Manny and The Arsenal
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 10
|champion = [[Dru Onyx]]
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|March 15, 2003}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|March 15, 2003|August 16, 2003}}
|location = [[Laval, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Know Your Wnemies
|defenses = 4
|notes    = This was a [[Two-out-of-three falls match]] in which Onyx defeated Phantom score 2-1
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 11
|champion = The Arsenal
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|August 16, 2003}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|August 16, 2003|January 17, 2004}}
|location = [[Laval, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Born To Bleed 2003
|defenses = 3
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 12
|champion = [[Pierre Carl Ouellet]]
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|January 17, 2004}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|January 17, 2004|June 15, 2004}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Praise The Violence 2004
|defenses = 2
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 13
|champion = [[El Generico]]
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|June 15, 2004}}
|days     = <1
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS V
|defenses = 0
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 14
|champion = [[Kevin Steen]]
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|June 15, 2004}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|June 15, 2004|November 20, 2004}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS V
|defenses = 6
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 15
|champion = [[Franky The Mobster]]
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|November 20, 2004}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|November 20, 2004|July 9, 2005}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Born To Bleed
|defenses = 7
|notes    = This was a six pack challenge elimination match also involving [[El Generico]], [[Pierre Carl Ouellet]], Kurt Lauderdale and eXceSs
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 16
|champion = [[SeXXXy Eddy]]
|reign    = 4
|date     = {{dts|July 9, 2005}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|July 9, 2005|August 20, 2005}}
|location = [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]]
|event    = IWS Freedom To Fight
|defenses = 3
|notes    = This was a [[four-way match]] also involving Evil Ninja and The Arsenal
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 17
|champion = eXceSs
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|August 20, 2005}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|August 20, 2005|July 8, 2006}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Extreme Dream II
|defenses = 7
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 18
|champion = Viking
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|July 8, 2006}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|July 8, 2006|September 22, 2007}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Breakout 2006
|defenses = 9
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 19
|champion = PCP Crazy F'N Manny
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|September 22, 2007}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|September 22, 2007|January 26, 2008}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Blood, Sweat & Beers 2007
|defenses = 2
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 20
|champion = [[Kevin Steen]]
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|January 26, 2008}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|January 26, 2008|February 16, 2008}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Praise The Violence 2008
|defenses = 0
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 21
|champion = [[El Generico]]
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|February 16, 2008}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|February 16, 2008|March 22, 2008}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Violent Valentine 2008
|defenses = 0
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 22
|champion = [[Kevin Steen]]
|reign    = 3
|date     = {{dts|March 22, 2008}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|March 22, 2008|January 10, 2009}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Know Your Enemies 2008
|defenses = 5
|notes    = This was a [[triple threat match]] also involving [[Max Boyer]]
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 23
|champion = Beef Wellington
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|January 10, 2009}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|January 10, 2009|March 6, 2010}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Seasons Beatings 2009
|defenses = 3
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 24
|champion = [[The Green Phantom]]
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|March 6, 2010}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|March 6, 2010|September 20, 2014}}
|location = [[Laval, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Praise The Violence 2010
|defenses = 6
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 25
|champion = [[Mike Bailey (wrestler)|Mike Bailey]]
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|September 20, 2014}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|September 20, 2014|March 5, 2016}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Scarred For Life 2014
|defenses = 5
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 26
|champion = Black Dynomite
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|March 5, 2016}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|March 5, 2016|February 4, 2017}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Un F'n Sanctioned 2016
|defenses = 3
|notes    = This was a [[four-way match]] also involving [[Rey Mysterio]] and [[Jack Evans (wrestler)|Jack Evans]]
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 27
|champion = [[3.0 (professional wrestling)|Scott Parker]]
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|February 4, 2017}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|February 4, 2017|December 2, 2017}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Freedom To Fight 2017
|defenses = 2
|notes    = Parker's IWS Canadian title was also on the line
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 28
|champion = [[3.0 (professional wrestling)|Big Magic]]
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|December 2, 2017}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|December 2, 2017|March 3, 2018}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Seasons Beatings 2017
|defenses = 0
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 29
|champion = Buxx Belmar
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|March 3, 2018}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|March 3, 2018|March 23, 2019}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Un F'n Sanctioned 2018
|defenses = 7
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 30
|champion = Benjamin Tull
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|March 23, 2019}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|March 23, 2019|September 21, 2019}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Un F'n Sanctioned 2019
|defenses = 2
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 31
|champion = Matt Angel
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|September 21, 2019}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|September 21, 2019|September 04, 2021}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Blood, Sweat & Beers 2019
|defenses = 2
|notes    = Angel defeated Tull, Eddy and Excess in a [[four-way match|4-Way Match]]
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 32
|champion = [[Mike Bailey (wrestler)|Mike Bailey]]
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|September 04, 2021}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|September 04, 2021|June 25, 2022}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Blood, Sweat & Beers 2021
|defenses = 3
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 33
|champion = Matt Falco
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|June 25, 2022}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|June 25, 2022|October 15, 2022}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Hardcore Heat 2022
|defenses = 1
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 34
|champion = Benjamin Tull
|reign    = 2
|date     = {{dts|October 15, 2022}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|October 15, 2022|March 2, 2024}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS Freedom To Fight 2022
|defenses = 8
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 35
|champion = Karl Jepson 
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|March 2, 2024}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|March 2, 2024|October 12, 2024}}
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = IWS vs GCW: Un F'n Sanctioned 25th Anniversary Show 
|defenses = 2
|notes    = 
|ref      = 
}}
{{PWtitlereign
|number   = 36
|champion = Kristara
|reign    = 1
|date     = {{dts|October 12, 2024}}
|days     = {{age in days nts|October 12, 2024}}+
|location = [[Montreal, Quebec]]
|event    = 	IWS Know Your Enemies 2024 
|defenses = 4
|notes    = 
|ref      =
}}
{{BundleEnd}}

=== Combined reigns ===
As of {{CURRENTMONTHNAME}} {{CURRENTDAY}}, {{CURRENTYEAR}}
{| class="wikitable"
!style="background-color:#FFE6BD"|†
|Indicates the current champion
|-
|}
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center"
!Rank
!Wrestler
!No. of<br>reigns
!Combined<br>defenses
!Combined<br>days
|-
!1
| [[The Green Phantom]] || 2 || 9 || 1960
|-
!2
| [[Mike Bailey (wrestler)|Mike Bailey]] || 2 || 8 || 826 
|-
!3
| [[SeXXXy Eddy]] || 4 || 5 || 814
|-
!4
| Matt Angel  || 1 || 2 || 714 
|-
!5
||Benjamin Tull  || 2 || 10 || 686
|-
!6
| [[Kevin Steen]] || 3 || 11 || 473
|-
!7
| Viking || 1 || 9 || 441
|-
!8
| Beef Wellington || 1 || 3 || 420
|-
!9
| Buxx Belmar || 1 || 7 || 385
|-
!10
| Nixon Stratus || 1 || 1 || 357
|-
!11
| Black Dynomite || 1 || 3 || 336
|-
!12
| eXceSs || 1 || 7 || 322
|-
!13
| PCP Crazy F'N Manny || 2 || 2 || 315
|-
!14
| [[3.0 (professional wrestling)|Scott Parker]] || 1 || 2 || 301
|-
!15
| [[Franky The Mobster]] || 1 || 7 || 231
|-
!16
| Karl Jepson || 1 || 2 || 224 
|-
!17
| [[Dru Onyx]] || 1 || 4 || 154
|-
!18
| The Arsenal || 1 || 3 || 154
|-
!19
| [[Pierre Carl Ouellet]] || 1 || 2 || 150
|-
!20
| TNT || 1 || 0 || 135
|-
!21
|  style="background-color:#FFE6BD"| Kristara † || 1 || 2 || {{age in days|October 12, 2024}}+
|-
!22
| Matt Falco || 1 || 1 || 112
|-
!23
| [[3.0 (professional wrestling)|Big Magic]] || 1 || 0 || 91
|-
!24
| Maxx Fury || 1 || 0 || 55
|-
!25
| [[El Generico]] || 2 || 0 || 35
|-
!26
| Ravage || 1 || 0 || <1
|-
{{BundleEnd}}

==Alumni==
{{unreferenced|section|date=May 2024}}
IWS has been home to many notable [[independent circuit|independent wrestlers]], such as [[Kevin Owens|Kevin Steen]], [[Sami Zayn|El Generico]], [[Carl Ouellet|Pierre Carl Ouellet]], [[3.0 (professional wrestling)|2.0]] (Scott Parker & Shane Matthews), [[Vanessa Kraven]], Super Smash Brothers ([[Player Uno]] & [[Stupefied]]), "Speedball" [[Mike Bailey (wrestler)|Mike Bailey]], [[LuFisto]], [[Franky The Mobster]], Tabarnak De Team (Mathieu St-Jacques & Thomas Dubois), "Dirty" Buxx Belmar, Matt Angel, Shayne Hawke, Beef Wellington, The Green Phantom, [[Max Boyer]] & [[SeXXXy Eddy]].

==Awards==

* '''Quebec Wrestling Awards'''
** Promotion of the Year (2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2021)<ref>[http://www.quebeclutte.com/ "Quebec Wrestling Hall of Fame"], ''[[Lutte.com]]'' Retrieved on May 10, 2018.</ref><ref>Laprade, Pat. (2022-02-05) [https://www.tvasports.ca/2022/02/05/lincroyable-annee-2021-de-mike-bailey "18e édition des prix de l’année dans la lutte québécoise"], ''[[TVA Sports]]'' Retrieved on February 7, 2022.</ref>
* '''[[Cult MTL]] Best of MTL readers poll'''
** Best Wrestling Federation or Event (2018)<ref>[http://cultmontreal.com/2018/05/best-of-mtl-2018-film-arts/ "Best of MTL 2018: Film & Arts"], ''[[Cult MTL]]'' Retrieved on May 10, 2018.</ref>

==Other media==

IWS has been featured on newscasts for [[CFCF-DT|CTV News]] and [[Global News]]; newspapers such as [[Montreal Gazette]], [[Journal de Montréal]], [[La Presse (Canadian newspaper)|La Presse]], [[Cult MTL]] and [[Ottawa Sun]]; national Canadian magazines such as [[Maclean's]] and [[Maisonneuve (magazine)|Maisonneuve]]; on [[CKGM|TSN 690]], [[CKAC]], [[CHOM-FM]] and [[CJAD]] radio; and at [[Montreal Comiccon]].<ref>Gollner, Adam Leith (2004-03-12) [http://maisonneuve.org/article/2004/03/12/vive-la-lutte-libre/ "Vive la Lutte Libre: Extreme wrestling and the theatre of Quebec nationalism"], ''[[Maisonneuve (magazine)|Maisonneuve]]'', Retrieved on March 12, 2004.</ref><ref>[https://globalnews.ca/video/4516096/flying-frank-milano-defends-canadian-wrestling-title "Flying Frank Milano defends Canadian wrestling title"], ''[[Global News]]'', Retrieved on October 04, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/2111603615620038 "PCP Crazy Manny and Shayne Hawke on CJAD 800"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on April 09, 2019.</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/a.539783656135383/2278937392219992 "HeavyMania at Montreal Comiccon"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on August 01, 2019.</ref><ref>Rowe, Daniel J. (2023-07-15) [https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/montreal-s-most-diverse-wrestling-show-is-happening-this-weekend-1.6480308 "Montreal's most diverse wrestling show is happening this weekend"], ''[[CTV News]]'', Retrieved on July 24, 2023.</ref><ref>MacIntyre, Dave (2023-07-14) [https://cultmtl.com/2023/07/iws-international-wrestling-syndicate-montreal-boosts-queer-female-talent-while-nhl-lets-lgbtq-community-down/ "IWS boosts queer & female talent while NHL lets LGBTQ community down"], ''[[Cult MTL]]'', Retrieved on July 24, 2023.</ref><ref>Larochelle, Samuel (2023-07-13) [https://www.lapresse.ca/sports/sports-de-combat/2023-07-13/alex-maze/le-lutteur-gai-qui-veut-changer-le-monde.php "Le lutteur gai qui veut changer le monde"], ''[[La Presse (Canadian newspaper)|La Presse]]'', Retrieved on July 24, 2023.</ref> According to [[Vice (magazine)|VICE]], "''No one comes close to the sheer insanity of the International Wrestling Syndicate''."<ref>Ghoulner, Haddams (2001-03-22) [https://www.vice.com/en/article/montreal-wrestling-chez-nous/ "Wrestling Chez Nous"], ''[[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]'', Retrieved on July 24, 2023.</ref>

On March 29, 2017, [[BOOM! Studios]] released ''WrestleMania 2017 Special'', featuring the origins of Kevin Owens and [[Sami Zayn]] in IWS, as written by Andy Belanger & Andrew Stott, with art by Andy Belanger.<ref>Mueller, Matthew [http://comicbook.com/wwe/2017/03/28/wrestlemania-2017-special-preview-andy-belanger-interview "Andy Belanger Uses His Wrestling Experience To Craft WWE Comics"], ''Comicbook.com'', Retrieved on March 28, 2017.</ref>

On July 4, 2017, [[WWE]] released ''Fight Owens Fight – The Kevin Owens Story'' on DVD and Blu-ray, featuring [[Kevin Owens]]' career in IWS.<ref>Bee, Daniel. [http://www.wrestlingdvdnetwork.com/full-content-listing-wwe-kevin-owens-fight-owens-fight-dvd/133603/ "FULL Content Listing Revealed for WWE ‘Kevin Owens – Fight Owens Fight’ DVD & Blu-Ray"], ''WrestlingDVDNetwork'', Retrieved on April 7, 2017.</ref>

On August 6, 2017, IWS was featured in ''Missed Connections'', episode 65 of ''[[Being The Elite]]'', with cameos by Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.<ref>[[Being The Elite]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmGffToghmg ""Missed Connections" - Being The Elite Ep. 65"], ''[[YouTube]]'', Retrieved on December 21, 2018.</ref><ref>Casey, Connor. (2017-08-06) [http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/elite-styles-owens-zayn/ "AJ Styles, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn Make Cameos in Latest Episode of ‘Being The Elite’ (VIDEO)"], ''Pro Wrestling Sheet'', Retrieved on December 21, 2018.</ref>

From August to mid-October 2020, IWS was featured in the [[Le Plateau-Mont-Royal|Plateau-Mont-Royal]] borough, in a series of professional wrestling photography on municipal displays entitled ''À-bras-le-corps'', by storyteller and photographer André Lemelin, in collaboration with Odace Événements, Société de développement de l'Avenue du Mont-Royal and the [[Government of Canada]].<ref>(2020/08/08)[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/videos/vb.536667323113683/1271023449902620 "Manny's surprise in the Plateau"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on August 14, 2020.</ref><ref>(2020-08-11) [https://linitiative.ca/jusqu-la-mi-octobre-bras-le-corps-exposition-photographique-dandr-lemelin-sur-lavenue-du-mont-royal-entre-henri-julien-et-fullum/ "À-bras-le-corps : exposition photographique d’André Lemelin"], ''L'initiative'', Retrieved on August 14, 2020.</ref>

On September 12, 2020, IWS was included in the tap based [[mobile game]] ''Indie Wrestler'', produced by Arren Marketing Ltd., available on both [[Google Play]] and [[App Store (iOS/iPadOS)|iOS Stores]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/IndieWrestle/status/1304863611421155328 "IWS joins mobile game Indie Wrestler"], Indie Wrestler, Retrieved on June 20, 2021.</ref>     

An IWS and Production Triskel co-production entitled ''Eating A Beating'' (''Manger une volée''), starring Benjamin Tull, Mathieu Laframboise, Brad Alekxis and directed by Dany Foster, was scheduled for [[film festival]] circuit release throughout 2021.<ref>[https://twitter.com/IWSHardcore/status/1373007073416523784/photo/1 "Eating A Beating"], ''International Wrestling Syndicate'', Retrieved on April 02, 2021.</ref><ref>IMDb: Foster, Dany. (Director) [https://www.imdb.com/search/title/?companies=co0776285 "Dany Foster, With Production Triskel"], [[IMDb]], Retrieved on April 02, 2021.</ref>

On March 4, 2022, IWS and Brutopia launched Green Phantom's ''Get with the Green'' citrus ale beer.<ref>IWS (2022/02/11) [https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/posts/pfbid0KnpwhdoQwsYcnedZc7gLd6CphfidfLozw89KgjEFNUCwGwXfLDmrnmtgz1Q1dNSKl "IWS and the Green Phantom are proud to debut our very own beer "], ''[[Twitter]]'', Retrieved on March 13, 2022.</ref> On April 23, IWS and Lagabière released ''Lagablonde IWS'' blonde ale beer, featuring artwork by comic book artist Andy Belanger, with proceeds going to [[Tree Canada]].<ref>IWS (27/03/2022)[https://www.facebook.com/IWSHardcore/photos/5008680039245700 "A new strong IWS Blonde Ale which will also be available at all IWS live events"], ''[[Facebook]]'', Retrieved on April 1, 2022.</ref> 

On February 21, 2024, Generation Iron Network announced production of a [[documentary]] providing an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look into IWS and chronicling its 25 year history. Distributed by [[The Vladar Company]], executive produced by Manny Eleftheriou and Andrew Stott, directed by [[Vlad Yudin]], production began on March 2, 2024, at the IWS 25th anniversary event Un F'N Sanctioned.<ref>Generation Iron Network (02/21/2024) [https://generationiron.com/iws-wrestling-documentary-announcement "The Most Hardcore Pro Wrestling Promotion Gets Feature Documentary"], ''[[The Vladar Company]]'', Retrieved on March 6, 2024.</ref>      

'''[[Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs: The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling]]'''; Bertrand Hébert, [[Pat Laprade]].<ref>Hébert, Bertrand; Laprade Pat [https://books.google.com/books?id=Ey8bluWM_m4C&q=iws "Mad Dogs, Midgets and Screw Jobs: The Untold Story of How Montreal Shaped the World of Wrestling"], ''[[ECW Press]]'', Retrieved on May 11, 2017.</ref>  

'''Too Sweet: Inside the Indie Wrestling Revolution'''; [[Keith Elliot Greenberg]].<ref>Sears, Brandon (2020-08-27) [https://www.vice.com/en/article/montreal-wrestling-chez-nous/ "BOOK REVIEW: “Too Sweet: Inside the Indie Revolution”"], ''Post Wrestling'', Retrieved on September 1, 2020.</ref>

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