Honoring the Past. Building the Future of Professional Wrestling. Central States Wrestling proudly represents the rich professional wrestling tradition of Kansas City and the Midwest. The Central States region has long held an important place in wrestling history, helping shape the careers of legendary names such as “Handsome” Harley Race and “Nature Boy” Ric Flair, while establishing Kansas City as one of professional wrestling’s great historic markets. Established in 1998, today’s Central States Wrestling carries that tradition forward by combining the spirit of classic professional wrestling with a new generation of athletes, personalities and championship competition. CSW is committed to delivering exciting, hard-hitting professional wrestling while creating opportunities for emerging talent to build their own place in Central States history. Central States Wrestling continues to present live wrestling events and championship matches, featuring established competitors alongside some of the fastest-rising talent in independent wrestling. The promotion’s expanding championship landscape includes the Heart of a Champion Women’s Championship, highlighting the growing women’s division and the next generation of CSW stars. Beyond the live-event experience, Central States Wrestling reaches wrestling fans nationally through its partnership with Wrestling Spotlight TV, where CSW matches, events and programming are featured alongside independent wrestling promotions from across the United States and around the world. From the legendary wrestling heritage of the Central States territory to the wrestlers stepping into the ring today, Central States Wrestling continues the tradition while creating the stars, rivalries and unforgettable moments of tomorrow.