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IWF Wrestler of the Year History, Tournament of Champions, and Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament History. Independent Wrestling Federation in New Jersey. Wrestler of the Year 2025: All-Star Michele dee 2025 Fan Voting on Facebook, Instagram, X & YouTube : (293 Votes) 1: 47.96% - Michele Dee 2: 31.63% - Atkins Brothers 3: 11.22% - Dark Oracle Sage 4: 9.18% - Patrick Sanchez All-Star Michele Dee is IWF Wrestler of the Year for the first time! Michele is the 17th different athlete to win the award and the first woman. Multi-year winners include Dark Oracle Sage (4x); Fifth-Element Roman Zachary (4x); Fred Rosser/Darren Young (3x); Golden Boy Michael Cammett (3x); Atkins Brothers (2x); Biggie Biggs (2x); and Mr. Showmanship Rik Ratchet (2x). Wrestler of the Year History : 2025: Michele Dee 2024: Dark Oracle Sage 2023: Atkins Brothers 2022: Dark Oracle Sage 2021: Charles Gaston 2020: Dark Oracle Sage 2019: Dark Oracle Sage 2018: Atkins Brothers 2017: Dracko 2016: Michael Cammett 2015: Michael Cammett 2014: Michael Cammett 2013: Roman Zachary 2012: Roman Zachary 2011: Flex Freeman (Dante Dash) 2010: Fady 'The Bull' Rakman 2009: Chris Steeler 2008: Michael T. Blake 2007: Fred Sampson (Darren Young) 2006: Tommy Trouble 2005: Fred Sampson (Darren Young) 2004: Roman Zachary 2003: Fred Sampson (Darren Young) 2002: Biggie Biggs 2001: Roman Zachary 2000: Biggie Biggs 1999: Rik Ratchet 1998: Rik Ratchet 1997: Don Montoya 1996: Marcus Verow Tournament of Champions Winners : 2019: Dracko 2016: Michael Cammett 2015: Galindo 2014: Shawn Donavan 2011: Michael T. Blake 2010: Flex Freeman 2009: Chachi 2008: Damian Adams 2007: Tony Torres 2006: Michael T. Blake 2005: Shawn Donavan 2004: Fred Sampson (Darren Young) 2003: Roman Zachary 2002: Roman Zachary 2001: Josh Daniels 2000: Simon Diamond 1997: Nova Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament : 2017: Atkins Brothers 2016: Shawn Donavan & Galindo 2015: Shawn Donavan & Michael Cammett 2014: Dr. Hurtz & Corey Havoc 2011: Kevin Knight & Flex Freeman 2010: Aaron Stride & Damian Adams 2009: Michael T. Blake & Justin Corino 2008: Michael T. Blake & Franciz 2007: Michael T. Blake & Shane O'Brien 2006: Fred Sampson & Franciz 2005: Biggie Biggs & Aaron Stride 2004: Fred Sampson & Kevin Knight 2003: Fred Sampson & Hadrian 2000: Dr. Hurtz & Marcus Verow

IWF Wrestling Alumni Gallery featuring Fred Rosser, Darren Young, Shawn Bennett, Danilo Anfibio, Robert Stone, Fallah Bahh, Tasha Steelz, Chris Steeler, Tommy Trouble, Michael Travis Blake, Nick Sabre, Justin Corino, Marc Corino. IWF Alumni Gallery Photos Courtesy: Andrew Gold, Scott Finkelstein & Michelle Valentino Click for IWF Hall of Fame

IWF Wrestling Hall of Famer Fifth Element Roman Zachary | Independent Wrestling Federation in New Jersey Fifth Element Roman Zachary Many are good, some are great, but there's only one Roman! For this brash athlete, achieving success is a matter of choice and the wrestling world knows that he's a force to be reckoned with. Some mistake his extreme confidence for an overbearing ego, but opponents are quick to discover his self-exaggerations are the truth. Zachary is a multifaceted athlete with a mastery of wrestling fundamentals that have helped his steady rise. The Fifth Element is a complete ring technician who combines all aspects of the sport into his repertoire. Make no mistake, Zachary relies on more than just physicality to achieve his goals. He has the ability to manipulate, even if it means aligning with sworn enemies, as long as the end result falls in his favor. You have been forewarned by Roman that, "Breaking bones is my business, and business is good!" Roman Zachary competed for organizations across the country since 2000, including WWE, NWA and OVW. He was IWF School's first student in December 1999, and made his debut in April 2000 against his brother Hadrian. Roman was IWF's first graduate in November 2000. Zachary is a six-time IWF Heavyweight Champion, former IWF Tag Team Champion, won IWF Tournament of Champions in 2002 & 2003. On June 23, 2003, Roman competed for WWE at Madison Square Garden wrestling Val Venis on Sunday Night Heat. Wrestled Aaron "Damien Sandow" Stevens at MSG on June 24, 2003. Roman appeared in Survivor Series commercial in 2003. Roman competed against top superstars including Tito Santana, Tommy Dreamer, Honky Tonk Man, Val Venis, Tom Prichard, Chris Candido, Darren Young, Patriot, Tom Brandi and Dawn Marie. Appeared in 2004 RAW commercial with Christian and Booker T. Appeared in WrestleMania XX from MSG as a Druid for Undertaker. Appeared on October 4, 2004 RAW from MSG as security guard in segment with Ric Flair, Batista and Randy Orton. Served as police officer for Kurt Angle to protect Olympic Gold Medal. Roman was on April 2005 RAW from MSG in a segment with Chris Masters. Roman was inducted into IWF Hall of Fame Class of 2017 as part of the Federation's 20th Anniversary celebration. Height : 6' 2" Weight : 232 lb. Hometown : Cincinnati, OH Birthday : October 1 Debut : 2000 Finisher : "Roman Candle" (Full-Nelson Slam) Titles : IWF Heavyweight (6x). IWF Tag Team. Trophies : Tournament of Champions 2002 and 2003. Awards : Wrestler of the Year 2001, 2004, 2012 and 2013. Honors : Hall of Fame inductee 2017.

IWF Wrestling School Graduate and WWE, NXT and FCW Trainee Fahd Rakman, known as Fady The Arabian Bull Rakman in Independent Wrestling Federation of New Jersey WWE FCW star Fahd Rakman IWF Graduate Fady The Bull Fady The Arabian Bull signed with WWE in June 2010, and began training at Florida Championship Wrestling in July 2010. He competed under the moniker Fahd Rakman. Chiseled out of granite, Fady The Arabian Bull has put everyone in the IWF on notice. When Fady enters the ring, he is like a runaway locomotive out to derail anyone and anything that stands in his way. With a background in college football and professional boxing, he is one of the most powerful athlete's to step foot inside an IWF ring. This tough behemoth is not going to stop his path of destruction until he goes through the entire IWF roster. Proud of his Syrian heritage, he's as indestructible as Superman, and it won't be long before championship gold is around his waist. Fady began training at IWF Wrestling School in August 2007 and graduated from the program in September 2009. Fady is a former IWF Heavyweight Champion, having won the title on May 21, 2010. Height : 6' 5" Weight : 270 lb. Hometown : Paterson, NJ Birthday : February 15 Debut : 2008 Finisher : Powerslam Titles : IWF Heavyweight Honors : Signed by WWE while IWF Champion in 2010

IWF Wrestling Star First-Class Justin Adams | Independent Wrestling Federation in New Jersey First-Class Justin Adams First-Class Justin Adams is no stranger to excellence or the finer things in life. With an amazing athletic background, unparalleled athleticism and superior ring acumen, Justin is a major threat to everyone in the IWF. With no boundaries in sight to contain this promising star, Adams will show everyone what being First-Class is all about. Justin is a two-time IWF American Champion, having won the title on June 24, 2017, and again on October 25, 2020. He is also a former two-time IWF Junior Heavyweight Champion. He began training at IWF School in November 2015, debuted in January 2016, and graduated from the program in June 2016. Height : 5' 8" Weight : 181 lb. Hometown : Staten Island, NY Birthday : August 31 Debut : 2016 Titles : IWF American (2x). IWF Junior Heavyweight (2x).

IWF Wrestling Junior Heavyweight Championship Title History. Light Heavyweight Division from Independent Wrestling Federation in New Jersey. IWF Junior-Heavyweight Champion The Heavyweight Sean Royal Sean Royal def. Robert Atkins (4/11/26 @ Rec Center, Nutley, NJ) Junior-Heavyweight Title History : 30) Sean Royal def. Robert Atkins (4/11/26 @ Rec Center, Nutley, NJ) 29) Robert Atkins def. Sean Royal for the vacant title (3/23/26 @ Rec Center, Nutley, NJ) - Title vacated due to injury (2018) 28) Weasel def. Justin Adams (6/28/17 @ IWF Centre, Nutley, NJ) 27) Justin Adams def. Nick Shin (11/19/16 @ IWF Centre, Nutley, NJ) 26) Nick Shin def. Justin Adams (10/22/16 @ IWF Centre, Nutley, NJ) 25) Justin Adams def. Izzy Reyes (4/16/16 @ Rec Center, Nutley, NJ) 24) Izzy Reyes def. Michael Cammett (2/6/16 @ IWF Centre, Nutley, NJ) 23) Michael Cammett def. Galindo (7/11/15 @ IWF Centre, Nutley, NJ) 22) Galindo def. Michael Cammett in Tournament to win vacant title (1/3/15 @ IWF Centre, Nutley, NJ) - Title vacated due to injury (1/3/15) 21) Anthony Bowens def. Marc Corino (4/12/14 @ Rec Center, Nutley, NJ) 20) Marc Corino def. Mike Dennis to win vacant title (4/28/12 @ Rec Center, Nutley, NJ) - Title vacated due to injury (4/28/12) 19) Dangerous Dan McGuire (Danny E) def. Jarrett Foster (1/22/10 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 18) Jarrett Foster def. Nick Sabre (6/24/09 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 17) Nick Sabre def. Jennifer (4/26/09 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 16) Jennifer def. Jana (11/22/08 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 15) Jana def. Antonio Rivera (5/18/08 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 14) Antonio Rivera def. Chris Steeler (2/16/08 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 13) Chris Steeler def. Antonio Rivera (11/17/07 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 12) Antonio Rivera def. Nick Sabre (12/16/06 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 11) Nick Sabre def. Tommy Trouble (10/21/06 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 10) Tommy Trouble def. Nick Sabre (7/21/06 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 9) Nick Sabre def. Dan McGuire (2/26/06 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 8) Dangerous Dan McGuire def. Sean Royal (9/18/05 @ Truck Show, Medford, NJ) 7) Sean Royal def. Aaron Stride (4/16/05 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 6) Aaron Stride def. Dan McGuire (8/10/04 @ Tab Ramos Sports Center, Aberdeen, NJ) 5) Dangerous Dan McGuire def. Sean Royal (7/18/04 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 4) Sean Royal def. Dan McGuire (3/13/04 @ Middletown South High School, Middletown, NJ) 3) Dangerous Dan McGuire def. Dylan Black (5/18/03 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 2) Dylan Black def. Tommy Trouble (4/12/03 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ) 1) Tommy Trouble def. Dylan Black in Tournament Final (1/26/03 @ IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ)

IWF Wrestling Women's Championship Title History. Independent Wrestling Federation in New Jersey. IWF Women's Champion All-Star Michele Dee All-Star Michele Dee def. Skylar to win the title (4/12/25 @ Rec Center, Nutley, NJ) Women's Title History : 3) All-Star Michele Dee defeated Skylar to win the title (4/12/25 @ Rec Center, Nutley, NJ) - Title vacated by Vicki due to injury (2024) 2) Vivacious Vicki def. Notorious Mimi and All-Star Michele Dee to win vacant title in Triple Threat Elimination Match (8/22/21 @ Rec Center, Nutley, NJ) - Title vacated by Tasha Steelz upon signing with IMPACT Wrestling (2020) 1) Tasha Steelz def. All-Star Michele Dee and Red Hot Erin Winter to become first-ever IWF Women's Champion in Triple Threat Match (4/16/16 @ Rec Center, Nutley, NJ)

IWF Wrestling Live Event Results 2024 | Independent Wrestling Federation of New Jersey Results 2024 IWF UNSTOPPABLE September 21, 2024 @ North Arlington High School, NJ $3,065.70 raised for Michael Robert Cammett Jr. Memorial Foundation 1. Janko Sons defeated The Spectacle Ezon Leverett. 2. The Tank Aaron Hobbs defeated Rico Gold. 3. Double Main Event: IWF Tag Team Champions Master of Chaos Kevin Knight & Supersonic KC Bonilla defeated The Atkins Brothers (with East Side Dave) via count-out to retain the titles. 4. American Bulldog Ken Reedy defeated The Spectacle Ezon Leverett. 5. Patrick Sanchez defeated Prince Naj. All-Star Michele Dee was Special Guest Referee. 6. Double Main Event: IWF Heavyweight Champion Dark Oracle Sage (with El Famoso Eloy Fiesta) defeated First-Class Justin Adams (with East Side Dave McDonald) to retain the title. IWF LEGENDS RISE April 13, 2024 @ Rec Center, Nutley, NJ $4,594.08 raised for Greater Nutley Cancer Foundation 1. Supersonic KC Bonilla defeated Janko Sons in a bout to determine the #1 Contender for the IWF American Title Match later in the evening . 2. Legendary Ring Announcer Gary Michael Cappetta was recognized for his 50th Year in Professional Wrestling as the voice of WWE, WCW and AWA. 3. Triple Main Event: IWF Tag Team Champion Master of Chaos Kevin Knight defeated First-Class Justin Adams (with East Side Dave McDonald) to end their Best-of-Seven Series at 3-2-2 in favor of Knight . Gary Michael Cappetta was Special Guest Ring Announcer. 4. American Bulldog Ken Reedy & Shane Snyder defeated Prince Naj & Ezon Leverett in a Tag Team Match. 5. Triple Main Event: IWF American Champion All-American Robert Atkins (with East Side Dave McDonald) defeated Supersonic KC Bonilla to retain the title. 6. The Juggernaut Aaron Hobbs & Patrick Sanchez defeated Mr. Intensity Glenn Burgess & Silver Tongue Rico Gold in a Tag Team Match. All-Star Michele Dee was Special Guest Referee. 7. Triple Main Event: IWF Heavyweight Champion Dark Oracle Sage (with Hellraiser Dracko) defeated All-American Brian Atkins (with East Side Dave McDonald) to retain the title. Gary Michael Cappetta was Special Guest Ring Announcer.

IWF Wrestling Live Event Results 2022 | Independent Wrestling Federation of New Jersey Results 2022 IWF 'ALIVE 25' 25th Anniversary Event December 10, 2022 @ New Brunswick Middle School, New Brunswick, NJ To benefit City of New Brunswick Recreation 1. The Punisher Zay Spaulding defeated Jason Hendrix. 2. Mad King Glenn Burgess defeated Julian Mendez. 3. IWF Tag Team Champion Master of Chaos Kevin Knight (w/ WWE Hall of Famer Tito Santana) defeated Benjamin T. Asher (w/ manager East Side Dave McDonald) in a New Brunswick Brawl No Disqualification Match. 4. IWF American Champion Supersonic KC Bonilla defeated Justin Bongiovi to retain the title. 5. Rico Gold & Cacique Tone (w/ bodyguard Lethan Ray) defeated Eric Perez & Ezon Leverett in a tag team match. 6. IWF Heavyweight Champion Dark Oracle Sage defeated WWE Legend Nunzio and All-American Robert Atkins (w/ manager East Side Dave McDonald) in a Triple Threat Elimination Match to retain the title . IWF 'ALIVE 25' 25th Anniversary Event October 8, 2022 @ North Arlington High School, North Arlington, NJ To benefit Michael Robert Cammett Jr. Memorial Foundation 1. The Punisher Zay Spaulding defeated Julian Mendez. 2. Mad King Glenn Burgess defeated Ezon Leverett. 3. WWE Hall of Famer Mr. USA Tony Atlas & Master of Chaos Kevin Knight defeated Benjamin T. Asher & Jason 'The Horizon' Hendrix (w/ manager East Side Dave McDonald) to retain the IWF Tag Team Titles. Atlas defended the titles on behalf of co-holder Rik Ratchet, who suffered career-ending injury at the hands of The Atkins Brothers. 4. Supersonic KC Bonilla defeated Jayden Stehle and Justin Bongiovi in a Triangle Elimination Match to win the vacant IWF American Title. Stehle pinned Bongiovi, then Bonilla pinned Stehle. The title was vacated as champion Rick Recon was unable to defend the belt due to working with IMPACT wrestling. 5. Rico Gold & Cacique Tone (w/ bodyguard Lethan Ray) defeated All-Star Michele Dee & Eric Perez in a tag team match. 6. IWF Heavyweight Champion Dark Oracle Sage (w/ manager WWE Legend Gillberg) defeated All-American Robert Atkins (w/ manager East Side Dave McDonald) to retain the title . IWF 'ALIVE 25' 25th Anniversary Event April 23, 2022 @ Rec Center, Nutley, NJ To benefit American Cancer Society Relay For Life 1. Dark Oracle Sage defeated Jayden Stehle. 2. Supersonic KC Bonilla defeated former WWE Superstar Nunzio. 3. WWE Hall of Famer Mr. USA Tony Atlas (w/ manager Eloy Fiesta) defeated East Side Dave (with bodyguard Vin Digi) in a Bodybuilding Posedown. Ken Reedy served as Host. 4. IWF Tag Team Champion Master of Chaos Kevin Knight (w/ Bert Baron) defeated Robert Atkins (w/ Brian Atkins). 5. Justin Bongiovi & Benjamin T. Asher defeated Mad King Glenn Burgess & Zay Spaulding in a tag team match. 6. Rick Recon defeated Brian Atkins to win the IWF American Title. Atkins was defending the title on behalf of Andd Bivians. 7. Dark Oracle Sage won a 15-Person Over-The-Top-Rope RUMBLE to win the IWF Heavyweight Title. Participants included Brian Atkins, Robert Atkins, Cyborg Rick Recon, Supersonic KC Bonilla, Jayden Stehle (w/ Vin Digi), Justin Bongiovi, Benjamin T. Asher, Glenn Burgess, Zay Spaulding, American Bulldog Ken Reedy, All-Star Michele Dee (w/ Eloy Fiesta), Ezon Leverett, and Dungeon Kid.

IWF Wrestling Live Event Results 2023 | Independent Wrestling Federation of New Jersey Results 2023 IWF LEGENDS RISE November 18, 2023 @ North Arlington High School, NJ $4,051.26 raised for Michael Robert Cammett Jr. Memorial Foundation 1. All-American Robert Atkins (with East Side Dave McDonald) defeated IWF American Champion Supersonic KC Bonilla to win the title. 2. Aaron Hobbs & Shane Snyder defeated Benjamin T. Asher & Julian Mendez in a Tag Team Match. Special Guest Referee was All-Star Michele Dee. 3. Janko Sons defeated Rico Gold. 4. IWF Tag Team Champion Master of Chaos Kevin Knight defeated First-Class Justin Adams (with East Side Dave McDonald) via disqualification after interference by East Side Dave. 5. IWF Tag Team Champion Live Wire Charles Gaston defeated Glenn Burgess. 6. American Bulldog Ken Reedy & Patrick Sanchez (with All-Star Michele Dee) defeated Ezon Leverett & Prince Naj (with Rico Gold) in a Tag Team Match. 7. IWF Heavyweight Champion Dark Oracle Sage defeated All-American Brian Atkins (with East Side Dave McDonald) to retain the title. IWF 26th Anniversary Event April 15, 2023 @ Rec Center, Nutley, NJ $5,482.55 raised for American Cancer Society Relay For Life 1. The Punisher Zay Spaulding defeated Patrick Sanchez. 2. IWF American Champion Supersonic KC Bonilla defeated Glenn Burgess to retain the title. 3. Aaron Hobbs (with El Famoso Eloy Fiesta) defeated Ezon Leverett (with Jared Zirilli). 4. IWF Tag Team Champions Master of Chaos Kevin Knight & Live Wire Charles Gaston defeated The All-Americans: Brian & Robert Atkins (with East Side Dave McDonald) via count-out to retain the titles. 5. Rico Gold defeated Janko Sons. 6. American Bulldog Ken Reedy & Aaron Hobbs & All-Star Michele Dee (with El Famoso Eloy Fiesta) defeated Jared Zirilli & Lethan Ray & Prince Naj (with Ezon Leverett) in a Six-Person Tag Team Match. 7. IWF Heavyweight Champion Dark Oracle Sage defeated Benjamin T. Asher (with East Side Dave McDonald) to retain the title. Event Host: New Jersey Broadcaster's Association Hall of Famer Bert Baron