The story
Founded by Jess McMahon and Toots Mondt in 1952.1
Private company
Capitol Wrestling Corporation
Logo: https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/logopedia/images/7/76/Cwc.svg/revision/latest?cb=20131223093336, Non-free logo, via Wikipedia3
American professional wrestling promotion
Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC) was an American sports promotion company. Run by Vincent J. McMahon from the 1950s until the 1980s, the company was originally a professional wrestling and professional boxing promotion and later became the holding company for the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), later the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).2 It was founded by Jess McMahon and Toots Mondt.1 It ceased to exist in 1982.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1952Founded1
- Industryprofessional wrestling1
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Capitol Wrestling Corporation (CWC) was an American sports promotion company. Run by Vincent J. McMahon from the 1950s until the 1980s, the company was originally a professional wrestling and professional boxing promotion and later became the holding company for the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), later the World Wrestling Federation (WWF).2
Leadership
Who has led Capitol Wrestling Corporation, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJess McMahon1
- FounderToots Mondt1
Subsidiaries and ownership
Owners
- Vincent J. McMahon
From Wikidata.1
Acquisitions
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaCapitol Wrestling Corporation
- WikidataQ17514388
Sources
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