ICW always stressed an "Open Door Policy", inviting champions and competitors alike from the WWF, NWA and AWA, as well as other promotions into their territory to showcase their talents.  The WWC was the first organization to affiliate themselves with ICW, and later, Championship Wrestling from Florida and even the AWA would have their top stars represented in the Northeast. 

 

ICW's territory also expanded in the coming years into New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  As time went on, some of today's top stars in the industry would get their start in the rings if International Championship Wrestling.  In future columns, I will look more closely at these individuals.

 

NEXT MONTH:

We will take a look at the local talent from the New England area that made an impact on ICW.  Most notably, we will discuss my dear friend, the late "Boston Bad Boy" Tony Rumble and his impact not only in ICW, but the wrestling world as well.

 

Until then, I'd like to wish all the readers of Kayfabe Memories a safe and happy Holiday season.  See you in 2001!