Private company
Catch Wrestling Association
Professional wrestling organisation
The Catch Wrestling Association (CWA) was a professional wrestling organization based in Austria and Germany that was founded as the Internationaler Berufsringer Verband (IBV) in 1973. From the late 1980s it was known as the CWA in honour of the promotion's World Heavyweight Championship (originally claimed to be sanctioned by the fictitious Canadian Wrestling Association with previous lineage in North America.2 It was founded by Otto Wanz.1 Its chief executive is Peter William.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1973Founded1
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The Catch Wrestling Association (CWA) was a professional wrestling organization based in Austria and Germany that was founded as the Internationaler Berufsringer Verband (IBV) in 1973. From the late 1980s it was known as the CWA in honour of the promotion's World Heavyweight Championship (originally claimed to be sanctioned by the fictitious Canadian Wrestling Association with previous lineage in North America.) This has since become a common retronym for the entire history of the organisation and often for the whole of late 20th Century German/Austrian Wrestling. It was founded by Nico Selenkowitsch and run by him until 1987 when he was succeeded by long-term champion Otto Wanz and Peter Wilhelm.2
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Timeline
- 1973Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaCatch Wrestling Association
- WikidataQ832412
Sources
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