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{{Infobox Wrestling promotion
|name=NWA Shockwave
|image=
|acronym=NWA-SW
|established={{start date and age|2001}}
|style=American Wrestling
|location=[[Staten Island]], [[New York (state)|New York]]
|founder=Billy Firehawk
|owner=Daisy Firehawk (2001-2006)<br>Derek Gordon (2006-2007)
|parent=[[National Wrestling Alliance]]
|sister=
|formerly=CyberSpace Wrestling Federation (2001-2005)<br>NWA: Cyberspace (2005-2006)
|website=
}}

'''NWA Shockwave''' ('''NWA-SW''', formerly known as '''CyberSpace Wrestling Federation''' and '''NWA: Cyberspace''') was a [[professional wrestling]] [[professional wrestling promotion|promotion]] that was founded by Billy Firehawk in [[Staten Island]], [[New York (state)|New York]] in 2001, and later relocated to [[Wayne, New Jersey]]. It was the earliest promotion to bring in major stars to [[Central New Jersey]], many being seen in live events for the first time, and attracted a loyal following for its traditional "[[family friendly]]" style of wrestling. It was the single major promotion of this type to run New Jersey, other rival promotions favoring [[hardcore wrestling|hardcore-style wrestling]], and was at one time considered the top promotion in the region along with [[Jersey All Pro Wrestling]].

The company was known for its early use of the internet to promote itself, and was the earliest known wrestling organization to broadcast its events on a regular webcast; their show, "Shockwave TV", aired on ITV until 2005. After Firehawk's death in 2006, control of the company fell to Derek Gordon, who ran the company until its close the following year.

The promotion had a working relationship with [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]], helped by Firehawk's friendship with [[Mike Tenay]], which allowed it to feature TNA stars, storylines and sanction title defenses of the [[NWA World Heavyweight Championship]]. Among the number of then current and future stars who spent time in the promotion included [[Abyss (wrestler)|Abyss]],<ref name="Milner1">{{cite web |url=http://www.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/pf-abyss.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130115090407/http://www.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/pf-abyss.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=January 15, 2013 |title=Abyss |last=Milner|first=John M. |author2=Richard Kamchen  |date=2005-05-15 |work=SLAM! Wrestling Bios |publisher=SLAM! Sports |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> [[Amazing Red]], [[A.J. Styles]],<ref name="Oklafan">{{cite web |url=http://www.oklafan.com/bios/215/profile.html |title=Bios: A.J. Styles |work=The Oklahoma Fan's Wrestling Resource |publisher=Oklafan.com |access-date=2010-05-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091001145939/http://www.oklafan.com/bios/215/profile.html |archive-date=2009-10-01 }}</ref> [[Matt Bentley|Michael Shane]], [[Christopher Daniels]], [[C.M. Punk]], [[D'Lo Brown]], [[Julio Dinero]],<ref name="Pena">{{cite web |url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2005_/articles/1133028511.php |title=News: Chyna/WWE, Molly Holly; Julio Dinero Engaged |author=Pena, Daniel |date=2005-11-26 |publisher=LordsofPain.net |access-date=2010-05-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081011153042/http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2005_/articles/1133028511.php|archive-date=October 11, 2008}} {{unreliable source?|failed=yes|date=April 2012}}</ref> [[Sonjay Dutt]], [[Monty Sopp|Kip James]], [[Frankie Kazarian]], [[Jeff Jarrett]], [[Ron Killings]], [[Jay Lethal]], [[Robert Roode|Bobby Roode]], [[Shark Boy]], [[Elix Skipper]], [[Petey Williams]],<ref name="Milner2">{{cite web |url=http://www.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/williams-petey.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130116012952/http://www.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/Bios/williams-petey.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=January 16, 2013 |title=Petey Williams |author=Milner, John M. |date=2005-12-01 |work=SLAM! Wrestling Bios |publisher=SLAM! Sports |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> [[America's Most Wanted (professional wrestling)|America's Most Wanted]] ([[Chris Harris (wrestler)|Chris Harris]] & [[James Storm]]), [[The Naturals]] (Andy Douglas & [[Chase Stevens]]) and [[The S.A.T.]] (Jose & Joel Maximo).<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250">McCaffrey, Sean. "The Third Annual DOI 250." ''DeclarationofIndependents.net''. N.p., 2005. Web. 30 May 2010. <www.declarationofindependents.net/doi/pages/doi250/doi250profiles.html></ref>

Many former stars from [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] and [[World Championship Wrestling]] also appeared for the promotion; [[Chris Candido]] and [[Tammy Lynn Sytch]], [[Danny Doring]], [[Chris Hamrick]], [[E. Z. Money]], [[Jerry Lynn]], [[Rodney Begnaud|Rodney Mack]]<ref name="Strunk">{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestlingwire.net/newswire/archive.php?Action=ShowNews&NewsID=8085 |title=Upcoming Pro Wrestling Events & Tons Of News From The Stro |author=Strunk, Jared |date=2005-07-13 |publisher=WrestlingWire.net |access-date=2010-05-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724134852/http://www.wrestlingwire.net/newswire/archive.php?Action=ShowNews&NewsID=8085 |archive-date=2011-07-24 }}</ref><ref name="Stro">{{cite web |url=http://www.prowrestling.com/article/indy/1543 |title=News: Mick Foley, Sabu, Charlie Haas |author=The Stro |author-link=Robert Kellum |date=2005-08-02 |work=Newsboard |publisher=ProWrestling.com |access-date=2010-05-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090916210558/http://www.prowrestling.com/article/indy/1543 |archive-date=2009-09-16 }}</ref> and [[Rhino (wrestler)|Rhino]] from ECW and [[Crowbar (wrestler)|Crowbar]], [[Chris Kanyon|Kanyon]], [[Diamond Dallas Page]], [[Lex Luger]] and [[Vince Russo]] from WCW. Both Tammy Lynn Sytch and Vince Russo "[[kayfabe|retired]]" at NWA Cyberspace shows. Several independent wrestlers also competed in the promotion during their early careers such as [[Gran Akuma]], [[Slyck Wagner Brown]], Mike Kruel,<ref name="Strunk"/><ref name="Stro"/> The Smoke,<ref name="WizardWorld">{{cite web |url=http://www.wizardworld.com/thesmoke2.html |title=The Smoke (Wrestling Super-Star) |publisher=WizardWorld.com |access-date=2010-05-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327142835/http://www.wizardworld.com/thesmoke2.html |archive-date=2010-03-27 }}</ref> [[Justin McIsaac|"The Alpha Male" Justin Powers]], [[Rob Strauss|Rob Eckos]] and [[Xavier (wrestler)|Xavier]]. [[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]]'s [[Mike Quackenbush]] and [[World Xtreme Wrestling]]'s [[Hungarian Barbarian|The Hungarian Barbarian]] and Mana the Polynesian Warrior were also regulars.<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/> Brown has claimed that NWA Cyberspace/Shockwave was his favorite promotion to work for.<ref name="Martin">{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1153607896.shtml |title=Slyk Wagner Brown Interview - Talks about April Hunter situation, more |author=Martin, Adam |date=2006-07-22 |publisher=WrestleView.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref>

Upon joining the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] in 2005, the promotion became known as NWA: Cyberspace and then NWA Shockwave. It was affiliated with several other regional NWA promotions in the [[Northeastern United States]], specifically NWA New Jersey/New York, NWA North Jersey and NWA Upstate, as well as having a working relationship with [[Mikey Whipwreck]]'s New York Wrestling Connection. Several of his students wrestled in the promotion Ken Scampi, Mike Spinelli, [[Mason Raige]], Quiet Storm, Tara Charisma and [[Stephanie Finochio|Trinity]].

The promotion boasted an impressive roster of female wrestlers as well.<ref name="GLORY">{{cite web |url=http://www.glorywrestling.com/Links2.asp?links=feds |title=G.L.O.R.Y. Links |author=Wright, Louis Jr. |publisher=GloryWrestling.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> Among them included [[Mickie James|Alexis Laree]], [[April Hunter]], [[Tracy Brooks]],<ref name="2005SchwanTop50">{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestlingclothesline.com/Top50Women2005.htm |title=Top 50 Independent Women Wrestlers 2005 |author=Schwan, Brett |year=2005 |publisher=WrestlingClothesline.com }}</ref><ref name="2007SchwanTop50">{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestlingclothesline.com/Top50Women2007.htm |title=Top 50 Independent Women Wrestlers 2007 |author=Schwan, Brett |year=2007 |publisher=WrestlingClothesline.com }}</ref> [[Cindy Rogers]], [[Carlene Begnaud|Jazz]],<ref name="2005SchwanTop50"/><ref name="2007SchwanTop50"/> [[Lacey (wrestler)|Lacey]], [[Nikki Roxx]], [[ODB (wrestler)|O.D.B]], [[Serena Deeb|Serena]], [[Sumie Sakai]], [[Velvet Sky|Talia Madison]] and managers Alere Little Feather and [[Jade Chung]].<ref name="Chung">{{cite web |url=http://www.jadechung.com/companies.html |title=Companies |author=Chung, Jade |author-link=Jade Chung |year=2004 |publisher=JadeChung.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> [[Jasmin St. Claire]], former co-owner of [[Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling|Pro Pain Pro Wrestling]] (3PW) with then boyfriend [[The Blue Meanie]], also served as its commissioner until its close.

==History==

===CyberSpace Wrestling Federation===
Billy Firehawk, a semi-retired Canadian-born wrestler, founded the CyberSpace Wrestling Federation in [[Staten Island]], [[New York (state)|New York]] in 2001. His wife Daisy was the principal owner of the promotion while Firehawk took care of the general running of the company.<ref name="McCaffrey2004">McCaffrey, Sean. "Interview with Billy "Big Poppa" Firehawk." ''DeclarationofIndependents.net''. N.p., Apr. 2004. Web. 30 May 2010. <www.declarationofindependents.net/doi/pages/interviews/firehawk.html></ref> Booking duties and talent scouting went to David Levy, who was also a wrestler on the roster.  Firehawk and David Levy put together the foundation & groundwork for what the CSWF & NWA Cyberspace would become.  In October 2002, Firehawk began promoting wrestling shows in [[Central New Jersey]] and, on October 19, the promotion crowned its first heavyweight champion when Smokey M defeated [[Danny Doring]], Kidd USA and Sinister X in a 4 Way Dance at its at "Halloween Horror '02" show in [[Flemington, New Jersey]]; also appearing on the show were independent wrestlers [[Brian Fury]], [[Don Montoya]], [[Mike Quackenbush]] and [[Gran Akuma]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2002-10.html |title=Independent Wrestling Results - October 2002 |date=October 2002 |work=Miscellaneous Independent Results. |publisher=OnlineWorldofWrestling.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> Three months later at "Legendary Breakout", the heavyweight title was unified with the USWF Heavyweight Championship after the New York-based United States Wrestling Federation folded. Firehawk and many other mainstays had previously competed in the USWF during the last decade.

Firehawk was able to bring in stars from [[World Championship Wrestling]] following its close the previous year, due in part to his friendship with WCW announcer [[Mike Tenay]], as well as from [[Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]].<ref name="McCaffrey2004"/> David Levy scouted and brought in top indy talent to mix with the established veterans.  Some would even go on to WWE careers like Matt Striker, Antonio Thomas, Mickie James, and others.  During its five-year existence, TNA's [[Ron Killings]], [[Jeff Jarrett]], [[Chris Harris (wrestler)|Chris Harris]], [[Abyss (wrestler)|Abyss]] and [[Robert Roode|Bobby Roode]] would all hold the heavyweight title while [[America's Most Wanted (professional wrestling)|America's Most Wanted]] ([[Chris Harris (wrestler)|Chris Harris]] & [[James Storm]]), the United Nations ([[Prince Nana]] & [[Sonjay Dutt]]) and [[The S.A.T.]] (Jose & Joel Maximo) held the tag team titles.<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/> For many of these wrestlers, it was the first time they would appear in live events in New Jersey. The promotion's skillful utilization of the internet to promote itself soon made the CSWF one of the most visible on the East Coast.

In early-2003, the promotion established a women's division and brought in many of the top female wrestlers on the indy circuit at the time.<ref name="GLORY"/> On January 25, [[Mickie James|Alexis Laree]] defeated [[Serena Deeb|Serena]] and [[April Hunter]] in a 3 Way Dance at Flemington's HealthQuest of Hunterdon to become the first CSWF Women's Champion. Also on the card included former [[Extreme Championship Wrestling]] wrestlers [[Chris Hamrick]] and [[E. Z. Money]], and independent wrestlers Mike Quackenbush, [[Crowbar (wrestler)|Crowbar]] and [[Slyk Wagner Brown]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/18290/411-Indy-Update;-OVW,-IPW-Japan,-Haas,-Nova,-Crowbar,-Weekend-Shows.htm |title=411 Indy Update; OVW, IPW/Japan, Haas, Nova, Crowbar, Weekend Shows |author=Nason, Josh |date=2003-01-09 |work=Columns |publisher=411mania.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> These were eventually followed by Ariel, [[Tracy Brooks]],<ref name="2005SchwanTop50"/><ref name="2007SchwanTop50"/> [[Cindy Rogers]], [[Lacey (wrestler)|Lacey]], [[Nikki Roxx]], [[ODB (wrestler)|O.D.B]], [[Sumie Sakai]] and [[Velvet Sky|Talia Madison]]. On July 12, Laree walked out during a CSWF show in [[Rahway, New Jersey|Rahway]] before a match against Simply Luscious. She subsequently left the promotion over a contract dispute and the title remained vacant for two months before being won by [[Stephanie Finochio|Trinity]] on September 13. Like Laree, Trinity also left the promotion and publicly criticized Firehawk while a guest on the Masked Maniac Hotline. Following the debut of [[Carlene Begnaud|Jazz]],<ref name="2005SchwanTop50"/> a former WWE Women's Champion, she and April Hunter would feud over the promotion's women's title over a year later.<ref name="2007SchwanTop50"/><ref name="McCaffrey2005">McCaffrey, Sean. "2nd Interview with Billy "Big Poppa" Firehawk." ''DeclarationofIndependents.net''. N.p., Mar. 2005. Web. 30 May 2010. <www.declarationofindependents.net/doi/pages/interviews/firehawk2.html></ref>

Firehawk's relationship with TNA allowed the promotion to not only use TNA wrestlers but also have some of its storylines be played out in the CSWF<ref name="McCaffrey2005"/> such as the continuation of the feud between [[Triple X (professional wrestling)|Triple X]] and [[America's Most Wanted (professional wrestling)|America's Most Wanted]].<ref name="McCaffrey2005"/> It also sanctioned title defences of the [[TNA World Heavyweight Championship]]. On the July 12th show in Rahway, Mike Tenay and Crowbar were in Ron Killings' corner when he took on [[Homicide (wrestler)|Homicide]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2003-07.html |title=Independent Wrestling Results - July 2003 |date=July 2003 |work=Miscellaneous Independent Results. |publisher=OnlineWorldofWrestling.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> Tenay would eventually become a "heel" manager and de facto leader of the growing TNA faction within the promotion. By the end of the year, [[Larry Zbyszko]], [[D-Lo Brown]], [[Shark Boy]], [[Matt Bentley|Michael Shane]] and America's Most Wanted ([[Chris Harris (wrestler)|Chris Harris]] & [[James Storm]]) were also competing for the CSWF.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2003-09.html |title=Independent Wrestling Results - September 2003 |date=September 2003 |work=Miscellaneous Independent Results. |publisher=OnlineWorldofWrestling.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/news/20858/411-Indies-Update:-Killings-Slyk,-Results,-Beefcake-Valentine.htm |title=411 Indy Update; OVW, IPW/Japan, Haas, Nova, Crowbar, Weekend Shows |author=Nason, Josh |date=2003-11-02 |work=News |publisher=411mania.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref>

The high costs of running shows with such high-profile stars, however, took its toll on the company during its first year. Among the more serious issues were that the small crowds they were bringing in were not enough to justify running highly expensive shows as was Firehawk's tendency to overpay its talent.<ref name="McCaffrey2005"/>

On April 24, 2004, the CSWF ran against rival promotions [[Jersey All Pro Wrestling|Jersey All Pro]] and [[Jersey City Wrestling]] in [[Wayne, New Jersey]]. The main event was a rare interpromotional match between TNA's Ron Killings and [[World Wrestling Entertainment|WWE]]'s [[Al Snow]] for the CSWF Heavyweight Championship as well as appearances by Mike Tenay and [[Roddy Piper]].<ref name="McCaffrey2005"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2004/articles/1082002708.php |title=Rare NWA TNA vs. WWE match confirmed, Kevin Nash’s WWE status, more |author=Gray, Richard |date=2004-04-15 |publisher=LordsofPain.net |access-date=2010-05-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081022003128/http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2004/articles/1082002708.php|archive-date=October 22, 2008}} {{unreliable source?|failed=yes|date=April 2012}}</ref> JAPW's show featured [[Big Van Vader|Vader]] and [[Mike Awesome]] while JCW had [[Kamala (wrestler)|Kamala]], [[Chris Candido]] and [[Bam Bam Bigelow]].<ref name="McCaffrey2004"/> [[Diamond Dallas Page]] and [[Chris Kanyon|Kanyon]],<ref name="McCaffrey2005"/> both ex-WCW stars, headlined another show in Wayne on August 28.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wrestling.insidepulse.com/2004/08/20/20395/ |title=Minor Updates On DDP, Sting, Hogan |author=Jaffer, Murtz |author2=Keller, Wade |author-link2=Wade Keller  |date=2004-08-20 |work=Inside Pulse Wrestling |publisher=InsidePulse.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> On October 30, 2004, [[Vince Russo]] appeared as leader of "Team TNA" and fired Julio Dinero and Miss Michelle from the group. He also threatened to fire Crowbar if he lost his match against Abyss which he did. [[Lex Luger]] also wrestled on the show, defeating Danny Jaxx, and later brawled with Ron Killings following his match with Matt Striker.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/other/2004-10.html |title=Independent Wrestling Results - October 2004 |date=October 2004 |work=Miscellaneous Independent Results. |publisher=OnlineWorldofWrestling.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> Luger cut a bizarre promo on "Shockwave TV" in which he delivered a rant against both Killings and Firehawk prior to his appearance at the upcoming "Superbrawl Saturday" show. This interview has become widely popular on [[YouTube]] and social networking sites such as [[Facebook]] and [[MySpace]].

Luger was scheduled wrestle in a 6-man tag team match with The Youngbludz (Matt Striker and Nick Berk) against Ron Killings & America's Most Wanted at CSWF's "Fatal Attraction" on January 8, 2005, however, he suffered a back injury in preparation for his match and was instead replaced by then [[NWA World Heavyweight Championship|NWA World Heavyweight Champion]] [[Jeff Jarrett]].<ref name="McCaffrey2005"/> Sonjay Dutt won the NWA Cyberspace Cruiser-X Championship from Grim Reefer via forfeit.<ref name="Woodward">{{cite web |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/44175/this-day-in-history-edge-wins-the-world-title-steve-austin-makes-his-first-raw-appearance-and-more.html?p=1 |title=This Day In History: Edge Wins The World Title, Steve Austin Makes His First RAW Appearance And More |author=Woodward, Buck |date=2010-01-08 |publisher=PWInsider.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> The event also marked the final appearance of Vince Russo, who announced his retirement from the wrestling industry. Jarrett also filled in for Luger in his bout against Ron Killings at "Superbrawl Saturday III" a month later.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kocosports.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=2898 |title=CZW & CSWF News |author=Tees, David |date=2005-01-03 |publisher=KocoSports.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite video | people=NWA Cyberspace (Producer) | date=2005 | url=http://www.rfvideo.com/nwacyberspace1805fatalattraction.aspx | title=NWA Cyberspace 1/8/05 Fatal Attraction | medium=DVD | location=[[Wayne, New Jersey]] | publisher=[[RF Video]] | access-date=2010-06-05 | archive-date=2017-09-02 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170902093842/http://www.rfvideo.com/nwacyberspace1805fatalattraction.aspx | url-status=dead }}</ref>

===NWA: Cyberspace===
On that same day, during "Superbrawl Saturday III", Billy Firehawk announced that the promotion had officially joined the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] and was being renamed NWA: Cyberspace.<ref name="Woodward"/> The previous year, Firehawk had been approached by NWA President Bill Behrens about becoming an NWA affiliate. Although they ran shows in New Jersey, the promotion was still officially based in New York and were not allowed to join under the organization's rules. Behrens then helped Firehawk acquire the rights to use the NWA New Jersey name from promoter Fred Rubenstein. This caused some controversy with Gino Moore and Joe Panzarino, two other promoters who also claimed ownership of NWA New Jersey, and resulted in Moore suing Rubenstein in court.<ref name="McCaffrey2005"/> Rubenstein would eventually join the promotion, appearing on camera as a referee, and later became its chief operating officer.<ref name="SchwanInterview">{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestlingclothesline.com/FredRichards.htm |title=Fred Rubenstein |author=Schwan, Brett |year=2006 |work=Interviews |publisher=WrestlingClothesline.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref>

By this time, the promotion was arguably considered one of the two top promotions in the New Jersey area, the other being [[Jersey All Pro Wrestling]].<ref name="McCaffrey2005"/> In March, Josh Daniels defeated Mike Tobin to win the NWA Cyberspace Internet Title in Wayne, New Jersey.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/45601/this-day-in-history-fred-blassie-vs-rocky-johnson-public-enemy-win-their-first-ecw-tag-team-championship-and-more.html?p=1 |title=This Day In History: Fred Blassie VS. Rocky Johnson, Public Enemy Win Their First ECW Tag Team Championship And More |date=2010-03-06 |publisher=PWInsider.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> [[Frankie Kazarian]] wrestled his final match in NWA Cyberspace before going to [[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]].<ref name="Results">{{cite web |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/nwa-cyberspace/ |title=NWA Cyberspace (Defunct) |year=2006 |work=National Wrestling Alliance Results |publisher=OnlineWorldofWrestling.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> After a near lengthy revamping of their website, the CSWF began broadcasting full events via its "Shockwave TV" webcast on March 25, 2005. A day later, it held another major show which saw Slyck Wagner Brown defended the NWA CyberSpace Championship against the former champion Ron Killings, [[Abyss (wrestler)|Abyss]] and Mana the Polynesian Warrior in a dog collar match and a match between Triple X and America's Most Wanted. Jarrett would continue to defend his NWA title in the promotion, including "champion vs. champion" bouts against then CSWF Heavyweight Champion Slyk Wagner Brown,<ref name="McCaffrey2005"/> until losing the title in TNA to [[A.J. Styles]] on April 21. Nine days later, Jarrett defeated Slyk Wagner Brown for the CSWF Heavyweight title<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/> at "Retribution" on April 30. Despite losing the title, Brown continued to be one of the top stars in the promotion over the next year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/10/22/1274137.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120714121448/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2005/10/22/1274137.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 14, 2012 |title=SLAM! Wrestling: A Slyck upcoming star, Wagner Brown key figure in NWA Cyberspace |author=Sokol, Chris |date=2005-11-03 |publisher=SLAM! Sports |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> Other stars who wrestled for NWA Cyberspace that year included Mike Kruel, [[Rodney Begnaud|Rodney Mack]],<ref name="Strunk"/><ref name="Stro"/> [[Abyss (wrestler)|Abyss]]<ref name="Milner1"/> and [[Petey Williams]].<ref name="Milner2"/>

However, the promotion was a subject of controversy throughout much of 2005 and early-2006. Many of these originated with Frank Goodman, a rival New Jersey promoter, and his Masked Maniac Hotline. Firehawk's on-screen role in the company was openly criticized as were his promotion's questionable business decisions and practices. Former Women's Champion Talia had criticized the promotion as a guest the previous year, and a falling out with former employees Dave Levy and Eric Nyenhuis resulted in them speaking out against the company as well. As a guest on the Masked Maniac Hotline, Nyenhuis claimed that Firehawk had physically threatened him and, on one occasion, told him he was "going to cut his fucking legs off" prior to his firing. NWA Cyberspace's relationship with TNA was supposedly threatened due to difficulties with Jeff Jarrett and Jeremy Borash after booker Derek Gordon was alleged to have written storylines conflicting with TNA angles. Jarrett supposedly received a [[bounced check]] from Firehawk as well. There were also claims of "scaling back" on big name talent and that the promotion was losing around $10,000 a show.<ref name="McCaffrey2006">McCaffrey, Sean. "3rd Interview with Billy "Big Poppa" Firehawk." ''DeclarationofIndependents.net''. N.p., Mar. 2006. Web. 30 May 2010. <www.declarationofindependents.net/doi/pages/interviews/firehawk3.html></ref>

In spite of this, the promotion held its most successful show that year when over 400 fans attended "Superbrawl Saturday IV" in [[Kearny, New Jersey]], on January 21, 2006.<ref>{{cite video | people=NWA Cyberspace (Producer) | date=2005 | url=http://www.rfvideo.com/nwacyberspace-superbrawlsaturdayiv.aspx | title=NWA Cyberspace - Superbrawl Saturday IV | medium=DVD | location=[[Kearny, New Jersey]] | publisher=[[RF Video]]}}</ref> A minor disturbance occurred at the show when Wayne Ploghofft, an employee of National Wrestling Superstars, was accused of attempting to take away objects he deemed as "weapons" from fans waiting to enter the building and forcibly eject others from attending the show. When Firehawk and other officials heard what was happening, Firehawk left the building with security members to confront Ploghofft but found he had left before their arrival.<ref name="McCaffrey2006"/>

In early-2006, the promotion also began to co-promote events with [[Mikey Whipwreck]]'s New York City Wrestling Connection. In March, [[Robert Roode|Bobby Roode]] won the NWA Cyberspace Internet Championship from Josh Daniels at one of these shows in [[Deer Park, New York]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/03/23/1501797.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120715025837/http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/03/23/1501797.html |url-status=usurped |archive-date=July 15, 2012 |title=SLAM! Wrestling: Bobby's smart, not just Roode |author=Elliott, Brian |date=2006-03-23 |publisher=SLAM! Sports |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> Several of Whipwreck's students, including Ken Scampi, Mike Spinelli, [[Mason Raige]], Quiet Storm, Tara Charisma and [[Stephanie Finochio|Trinity]], had been regulars in the promotion since its early years.

On March 26, 2006, the promotion held its "Disturbing The Peace" supercard at the former home arena of Jersey City Wrestling, the Boys & Girls Club, in [[Garfield, New Jersey]].<ref name="McCaffrey2006"/> The May 21st edition of "Shockwave TV" in Flemington saw Tammy Lynn Sytch forced to leave the promotion when Kip James lost a "Loser's Manager Retires" match to Rhino with manager [[John Shane (wrestler)|John Shane]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tammysytch.net/news/ |title=Tammy Sytch To Retire? |date=2006-04-24 |work=Tammy News |publisher=TammySytch.net |access-date=2010-05-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100531182438/http://www.tammysytch.net/news/ |archive-date=2010-05-31 }}</ref>

===NWA Shockwave===
NWA Cyberspace changed its name to NWA Shockwave on June 6, 2006, to reflect its Internet show, the aforementioned "Shockwave TV." Less than six weeks later, Billy Firehawk died on July 17, 2006, due to complications stemming from diabetes. He was 40 years old.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prowrestling.com/news.php?id=1109/articles/news |title=NWA Cyberspace Promoter Billy Firehawk Passes Away |author=Pena, Daniel |date=2006-07-18 |work=ProWrestling.com Article |publisher=ProWrestling.com |access-date=2010-05-30 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110607145523/http://www.prowrestling.com/news.php?id=1109%2Farticles%2Fnews |archive-date=2011-06-07 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1153195778.shtml |title=NWA Shockwave Promoter, Billy Firehawk, Passes Away Monday At 40 |author=Flannagan, Jay |author2=Mike Johnson  |date=2006-07-18 |publisher=WrestleView.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> Following the death of Firehawk, principle management of the federation was given to Derek Gordon, the former WCW producer and director of operations of NWA Shockwave. Gordon had been usually credited for the content driven plotlines of the federation over the year. The promotion went on a brief hiatus that summer. Upon its return, it promised new and unique storylines as well as bringing in fresh talent from other NWA affiliates in the United States and the United Kingdom.<ref name="SchwanInterview"/>

At the end of the year, The S.A.T.'s left the promotion and took the titles with them to [[Tod Gordon]]'s Pro Wrestling Unplugged.<ref name="McCaffreyTT">McCaffrey, Sean. "NWA Officer Fred Rubenstein Comments On the NWA Shockwave Tag Team Titles Story." ''DeclarationofIndependents.net''. N.p., November. 2006. Web. 30 May 2010. <www.declarationofindependents.net/doi/pages/fredrstate.html></ref> Stripped of the championship, the belts were discontinued when the promotion went on a brief hiatus starting on December 1, 2006. The Cruiser X and Women's titles were similarly scrapped. On January 13, 2007, Gordon held "NWA Shockwave: A New Beginning" at the sold-out Elks Lodge in [[Boonton, New Jersey]]. Serving as a memorial show for Firehawk, the show brought back regulars such as Mike Tobin, Bobby Fish, Rob Eckos, Ken Scampi, Cindy Rogers and others. Havok won a Gauntlet Match defeating Devon Storm, Sinister X, Paul E. Normous, Boogalu Washington, Cindy Rogers and Slyk Wagner Brown to win the vacant NWA Shockwave Heavyweight Championship. Papadon beat Grim Reefer, Mike Tobin and Josh Daniels in a 4 Way Dance for the NWA Shockwave Internet title.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kocosports.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=13108&z=4 |title=NWA Shockwave Results (1/13) |author=Tees, David |date=2007-01-15 |publisher=KocoSports.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/nwa-shockwave/ |title=NWA Shockwave (Defunct) |year=2007 |work=National Wrestling Alliance Results |publisher=OnlineWorldofWrestling.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref>

Four months later, it was announced that NWA Shockwave and NWA Pro East would co-promote the NWA's first national television taping on the East Coast to be held at the Italian-American Family Association in [[Clifton, New Jersey]], on April 28. The show featured Crowbar, Damian Dragon, the Devil's Rejects (Paul E Normus & Sinister X) and NWA Shockwave Heavyweight Champion Havoc. Havoc and NWA Shockwave Internet Champion Pappadon defended their titles a May 5 NWA Pro East-Bodyslam Wrestling Organization show at the Knights of Columbus Hall in [[Lodi, New Jersey|Lodi]]. The promotion also signed an exclusive contract with the American Legion Hall to tour the Jersey Shore and included holding its inaugural “Beach Blanket Bodyslam” supercard.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kocosports.com/absolutenm/anmviewer.asp?a=14405 |title=NWA Shockwave TV Taping April 28th/Shockwave To Tour Jersey Shore |author=Tees, David |date=2007-04-10 |publisher=KocoSports.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> Havoc defended his heavyweight title on NWA Pro East cards for two months until losing the belt to Papadon in Clifton on June 2, 2007. The match was a 3 Way Dance involving then Internet Champion Josh Daniels and saw Papadon defeat each man in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Two out of Three falls match|best of three falls]] to win both titles.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.prowrestlingdigest.com/2007/11/13/nwa-pro-official-results-ytd-through-111107/ |title=NWA Pro Official Results YTD Through 11/11/07 |author=NWA Pro |date=2007-11-13 |work=Results |publisher=ProWrestlingDigest.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref> This was the last recorded title defence of the heavyweight championship and the promotion quietly closed down shortly afterwards.

==Roster==

===Alumni===
{|
| valign=top |
*[[Abyss (wrestler)|Abyss]]
*[[A.J. Styles]]<ref name="Oklafan"/>
*[[Amazing Red]]
*[[Andrew Anderson (wrestler)|Andrew Anderson]]
*Dan Barry<ref name="McCaffrey2005"/>
*[[Matt Bentley]]<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*Nick Berk<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*[[D'Lo Brown]]
*[[Slyck Wagner Brown]]<ref name="Martin"/>
*[[Chris Candido]]
*[[Christopher Daniels]]<ref name="McCaffrey2005"/>
*[[C.M. Punk]]
*[[Crowbar (wrestler)|Crowbar]]<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*Josh Daniels
*[[Julio Dinero]]<ref name="Pena"/><ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
| valign=top |
*[[Danny Doring]]
*[[Sonjay Dutt]]
*[[Rob Strauss|Rob Eckos]]
*[[Gran Akuma]]
*Grim Reefer
*[[Chris Hamrick]]<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*[[Chris Harris (wrestler)|Chris Harris]]<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*Havok<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*[[Hungarian Barbarian|The Hungarian Barbarian]]
*[[Monty Sopp|Kip James]]
*[[Jeff Jarrett]]<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*[[Chris Kanyon|Kanyon]]<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*[[Frankie Kazarian]]<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*[[Ron Killings]]<ref name="McCaffrey2005"/>
| valign=top |
*Mike Kruel
*[[Jay Lethal]]
*David Levy
*[[Lex Luger]]<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*[[Jerry Lynn]]
*[[Rodney Begnaud|Rodney Mack]]<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*[[E. Z. Money]]
*[[Diamond Dallas Page]]<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*[[Justin McIsaac|Justin Powers]]
*[[Mike Quackenbush]]
*[[Maniac Mark Chen]]
*[[Rhino (wrestler)|Rhino]]
*[[Robert Roode|Bobby Roode]]
*[[Vince Russo]]
*Ken Scampi<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
| valign=top |
*[[Shark Boy]]<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*Sinister X
*[[Elix Skipper]]<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*The Smoke<ref name="WizardWorld"/>
*James Storm<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*[[Petey Williams]]
*[[Xavier (wrestler)|Xavier]]
*All Money Is Legal (K-Murda and Kid Pusha)
*[[America's Most Wanted (professional wrestling)|America's Most Wanted]] ([[Chris Harris (wrestler)|Chris Harris]] & [[James Storm]])
*[[The Naturals]] (Andy Douglas & [[Chase Stevens]])
*[[The S.A.T.]] (Jose & Joel Maximo)<ref name="2005McCaffreyTop250"/>
*The Solution (Havok & Papadon)
*The Thrillogy (Kid Mikaze & Camaro)
*United Nations ([[Prince Nana]] & [[Sonjay Dutt]])
|}

===Cyber Babes===
{|
| valign=top |
*Ariel
*[[Tracy Brooks]]<ref name="GLORY"/><ref name="2005SchwanTop50"/><ref name="2007SchwanTop50"/>
*Tara Charisma<ref name="GLORY"/>
*[[Jade Chung]]<ref name="Chung"/>
*[[April Hunter]]<ref name="GLORY"/>
| valign=top |
*[[Carlene Begnaud|Jazz]]<ref name="2005SchwanTop50"/><ref name="2007SchwanTop50"/>
*[[Lacey (wrestler)|Lacey]]
*[[Mickie James|Alexis Laree]]
*[[Velvet Sky|Talia Madison]]
| valign=top |
*Miss Michelle<ref name="Pena"/><ref name="GLORY"/>
*Mistress Asia
*[[ODB (wrestler)|O.D.B]]<ref name="GLORY"/>
*[[Cindy Rogers]]<ref name="GLORY"/>
*[[Nikki Roxx]]
| valign=top |
*[[Sumie Sakai]]
*[[Serena Deeb|Serena]]
*[[Jasmin St. Claire]]
*[[Tammy Lynn Sytch]]
*[[Stephanie Finochio|Trinity]]
|}

==Championships==
{| class="wikitable" style="font-size:95%;"
!  Championship || Notes
|-
|[[NWA Shockwave Heavyweight Championship]]
|{{small|The [[Championship (professional wrestling)#Prime championships|heavyweight title]] of NWA Shockwave. It was established in 2002 and continued to be defended within the promotion until 2007. The title was also defended within [[NWA Pro]] during mid-2007.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/nwa/cswf-h.html |title=N.W.A. Cyberspace Heavyweight Title |year=2003 |work=The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo |publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/htcswf.html |title=CSWF Heavyweight Title History |author=Westcott, Brian |year=2006 |work=Solie's Title Histories |publisher=Solie.org |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref>}}
|-
|[[NWA Shockwave Tag Team Championship]]
|{{small|The [[tag team]] [[Championship (professional wrestling)#Tag team championships|title]] of NWA Shockwave. It was established in 2002 under the CyberSpace Wrestling Federation and continued to be defended until 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/nwa/cswf-t.html |title=N.W.A. Cyberspace Tag Team Title |year=2003 |work=The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo |publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/ttcswf.html |title=CSWF Tag Team Title History |author=Westcott, Brian |year=2005 |work=Solie's Title Histories |publisher=Solie.org |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref>}}
|-
|[[NWA Shockwave Internet Championship]]
|{{small|The title was established in 2002 under the CyberSpace Wrestling Federation and continued to be defended until 2007.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/nwa/cswf-inet.html |title=N.W.A. Cyberspace Internet Title |year=2003 |work=The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo |publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/inttcswf.html |title=CSWF Internet Title History |author=Westcott, Brian |year=2004 |work=Solie's Title Histories |publisher=Solie.org |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref>}}
|-
|CSWF Hardcore Championship
|{{small|The title was established in 2002 under the CyberSpace Wrestling Federation and was defended through the year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/hctcswf.html |title=CSWF Hardcore Title |author=Westcott, Brian |year=2004 |work=Solie's Title Histories |publisher=Solie.org |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref>}}
|-
|[[NWA Shockwave Cruiser X Championship]]
|{{small|The [[Cruiserweight (professional wrestling)|cruiserweight]] [[Championship (professional wrestling)#Weight class championships|title]] of NWA Shockwave. The title was established in 2002 under the CyberSpace Wrestling Federation and, as a [[National Wrestling Alliance]] affiliate, was defended as part of the NWA's "X Division" until 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/nwa/cswf-x.html |title=N.W.A. Cyberspace Cruiser X Title |year=2003 |work=The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo |publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/cwtcswf.html |title=CSWF Cruiserweight/Cruiser X Title |author=Westcott, Brian |year=2005 |work=Solie's Title Histories |publisher=Solie.org |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref>}}
|-
|[[NWA Shockwave Women's Championship]]
|{{small|The title was established in 2003 under CyberSpace Wrestling Federation and was defended within NWA Shockwave until 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/nwa/cswf-wm.html |title=N.W.A. Cyberspace Women's Title |year=2003 |work=The Great Hisa's Puroresu Dojo |publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com |access-date=2010-05-30}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/wtcswf.html |title=CSWF {{as written|Wom|ens' [sic]|expecting=Women's}} Title |author=Westcott, Brian |year=2005 |work=Solie's Title Histories |publisher=Solie.org |access-date=2010-05-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101130134846/http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/wtcswf.html |archive-date=2010-11-30}}</ref>}}
|}

==See also==
*[[List of National Wrestling Alliance territories]]
*[[List of independent wrestling promotions in the United States]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040208100104/http://www.cswf.com/ CSWF.com]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040730155629/http://cswfol.com/ CSWOL.com]
*[http://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/nj/nwa/ Wrestling-Titles.com: N.W.A. CyberSpace / Shockwave]
*[http://www.solie.org/titlehistories/cswf.html Solie.org - NWA CyberSpace Title Histories]
*[http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/results/nwa-cyberspace/ Online World of Wrestling - NWA Cyberspace Results Archive]
*[http://www.cagematch.de/?id=8&nr=345 Cagematch.de - NWA Shockwave]

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