IWA Christmas in PR
annual wrestling event promoted in Puerto Rico
Christmas in PR is an annual wrestling event promoted in Puerto Rico by the International Wrestling Association (IWA-PR). It was also briefly held by the World Wrestling League (WWL) during the former's period of inactivity.
It is held every December as the Puerto Rican wrestling year's-end show. IWA held most of its events on weekends visiting various cities around Puerto Rico, the main night of the tour would be held Saturdays most of the times in Bayamón, Puerto Rico
WWF/IWA Christmas in PR 1999
The 1999 inaugural IWA Christmas in PR was held at two locations: At the "Roberto Clemente Coliseum" in San Juan, Puerto Rico on December 15, 1999 and at "Edwin "Puruco" Nolazco Coliseum" in Coamo, Puerto Rico on December 16, 1999
IWA Christmas in PR 2000
The 2000 event was held at three locations: On December 15 at the "Acropolis de Manati" in Manatí, Puerto Rico, On December 16 at "Cancha Pepin Cestero" in Bayamón, Puerto Rico and On December 17, in Guayama, Puerto Rico
IWA Christmas in PR 2001
The 2001 event was held at Cancha Pepín Cestero in Bayamón, Puerto Rico on December 15, 2001 and other unknown locations.
IWA Christmas in PR 2002
The 2002 event was held at four locations: (presumably) On December 12, 2002 in Manatí, Puerto Rico, (presumably) On December 13, 2002 in Cayey, Puerto Rico, On December 14, 2002 at "Guillermo Angulo Coliseum" in Carolina, Puerto Rico and On December 15, 2002 in San Germán, Puerto Rico.
IWA Christmas in PR 2003
The 2003 event was held at the "Rubén Rodríguez Coliseum" in Bayamón, Puerto Rico on December 13, 2003 and other unknown locations
IWA Christmas in PR 2004
The 2004 event was held at two locations: on December 17, 2006 at "Juan Pachín Vicens Auditorium" in Ponce, Puerto Rico and on December 9, 2006 at "Cancha Pepín Cestero" in Bayamón, Puerto Rico
IWA Christmas in PR 2005
The 2005 event was held at the Pepín Cestero Court in Bayamón, Puerto Rico on December 17, 2005.
Golden Boy & Super Mark defeated Spectro & Exxus
Intercontinental Champion Noriega defeated Mr. Big
Tag Team Champions Neo & Montana defeated (La Cruzz del Diablo) El Diabólico & Cruzz
Hardcore Champion Slash Venom defeated Trailer Park Trash
Chicano vs Heavyweight Champion Savio Vega with Invader #1 as special referee went to no contest
Ray González defeated Apolo
Junior Heavyweight Champion Carlitos defeated Hiram Tua, Tommy Diablo & Blitz in a Fatal Four Way Match
Thunder & Lightning defeated Ricky Banderas & Vampiro
IWA Christmas in PR 2006
The 2006 event was held at four locations: on December 7, 2006 at "Acrópolis de Manatí" in Manatí, Puerto Rico, On December 8, 2006 at "Polideportivo Los Caobos" in Ponce, Puerto Rico, On December 9, 2006 at "Cancha Pepín Cestero" in Bayamón, Puerto Rico and on December 10 at "Coliseo de San Sebastián" in San Sebastián, Puerto Rico.
IWA Christmas in PR 2007
The 2007 event was held at two locations: On December 15, 2007 at "Cancha Pepín Cestero" in Bayamón, Puerto Rico and on December 16, 2007 at "Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos Coliseum" in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico.
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