Chikara was an American professional wrestling promotion based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The company took both its name and logo from the Japanese kanji meaning 'strength'. It was founded in 2002
Mike Quackenbush, one of the founders and the trainer until the promotion's closure
The Chikara roster of 2004
Juan Francisco de Coronado, a former Grand Champion and trainer
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The Chikara Grand Championship was a professional wrestling championship owned by the Chikara promotion. The first champion was crowned on November 13, 2011, at the High Noon pay-per-view, when Eddie
Chikara (professional wrestling)
…other major events included Aniversario, held in May, and the Young Lions Cup tournament, held between June and August. In 2011, Chikara introduced the Grand Championship, the promotion's primary singles championship. Influenced by the lucha libre tradition, Chikara performers were grouped into técnicos and rudos (the…
Chikara Grand Championship
Eddie Kingston, winner of the 12 Large: Summit and the inaugural Chikara Grand Champion
Hallowicked, the only two-time Chikara Grand Champion
Dasher Hatfield, seen here holding the title, was the final person to hold the championship