Empire Wrestling Federation

The Empire Wrestling Federation (EWF) is an independent wrestling promotion based in San Bernardino, California. It is owned and operated by Jesse Lizarraga. The EWF is also tied to Hernandez's wrestling school, The School Of Hard Knocks. The EWF is also an affiliate of the National Wrestling Alliance.

History
EWF was founded in 1996 by Bill Anderson and Hernandez. it saw its first show in May 1996 at the Boys and Girls Club of San Bernardino as Bobby Bradley defeated Tom "Zuma" Howard to become the first EWF Heavyweight Champion. In 1999 Bill Anderson left the EWF and formed his own promotion and wrestling school, the International Wrestling Council in Riverside, California. In June 1996 a tribute to "Superstar" Billy Graham was held.

Several EWF wrestlers from the past have gone on to national fame, including Rico Constantino, Louie Spicolli, Frankie Kazarian, Christopher Daniels, Shelly Martinez and Melina Perez. In 1997 Chris Jericho and Lee Marshall of WCW mentioned EWF on WCW broadcasts and Marshall attended a show in Hemet, California. Other pro wrestling stars have made appearance at EWF shows including Mando Guerrero, Peter Maivia, Ludvig Borga, The Honky Tonk Man, Tony Atlas and Tom Brandi. Many EWF wrestlers appear as jobbers on WWE broadcasts, and at the 1999 Royal Rumble the orderlies sent to aprehend Kane were performed by the EWF roster, including then owners Bill Anderson and Jesse Hernandez.

Annual Events
The Empire Wrestling Federation currently holds two annual events, the Great Goliath Memorial Battle Royal and the Inland Title Series. The Great Goliath Memorial Battle Royal, held in honor of the wrestler who trained Jesse Hernandez, the EWF's owner and promoter, has been held during the EWF's Anniversary Show in May since 2006. The winner is awarded a trophy or plaque and is granted a shot at the EWF Heavyweight Championship.

Great Goliath Battle Royal Results
The Inland Title Series is a round robin style tournament, held at the end of the year. The winner of the ITS is granted a shot at the EWF Heavyweight Championship.

Inland Title Series Standings
2007

2006

Wrestlers

 * Karl "Machine Gun" Anderson
 * Black Metal (La Ola Del Mal)
 * JT Blackstar
 * Hook Bomberry
 * Jade Chung
 * Coconut Joe
 * Rockstar Cordova
 * Country Bear
 * Brandon Cutler
 * Dave The Bruiser
 * Espiritu Infernal
 * Extreme Loco (La Ola Del Mal)
 * Brandon "Nitro" Gatson
 * Mikey Henderson
 * Icarus Eagle
 * "Mr. Instant Replay" Matt Jackson (The Young Bucks)
 * "Slick" Nick Jackson (The Young Bucks)
 * Carla Jade
 * "Top Shelf" Jeremy Jaeger
 * "Zero Gravity" Chris Kadillak
 * Kid Karnage
 * Dan "The Man" Kobrick
 * Candice LeRae
 * Liger Rivera (Famous for Fearless)
 * "Marvelous" Max Martin
 * Maximo
 * Mecurio Jr.
 * Joseph "Dropkick" Murphy
 * TJ Perkins (Famous for Fearless)
 * "The Golden Greek" Marcius Pitsonopolous
 * Markus Riot
 * Rocky Romero
 * Ronin
 * Joey Ryan
 * Sonny Samson
 * Scorpio Sky
 * Ryan Taylor
 * Terex
 * The French Stallion
 * "Mayhem" Mars Vaughn
 * Kitana Vera
 * Vizzion

Managers and Valets

 * "Superstar" Shane Andrews
 * Demonika Nakano
 * Trinity Skye

Referees

 * Mando Vega (Senior Official)
 * Justin Borden
 * Garrett Spears
 * Christopher Lee

Commentators

 * Larry Pena
 * Lalo Gonzalez
 * C. Edward Vander Pyle

Ring Announcers

 * Lalo Gonzalez

Agents

 * Cincinnati Red

Trivia

 * The record for the longest title reign in the EWF is held by Ryan Taylor. He held the EWF Cruiserweight Championship for 399 consecutive days.
 * The EWF's School of Hard Knocks has sent several wrestlers to the WWE, TNA, NWA, ROH and other prominent promotions across the globe including Melina (WWE), Rico Constantino (WWE), Frankie Kazarian (TNA), Awesome Kong (TNA, AJW), Rocky Romero (NWA, ROH, NJPW), Ricky Reyes (ROH), Alex Koslov (CMLL) and Shelly Martinez (WWE, TNA).
 * The EWF is the longest running promotion in Southern California, running continuously from 1996.