Power Mike International Promotions was the first wrestling organization in Nigeria formed 1976 by Nigeria Professional Wrestler, Michael Okpala (Power Mike) after his retirement from active wrestling same year. The organization was formed to train energetic young people aspiring to become professional wrestlers and to organize Professional wrestling shows. Also Nigeria Wrestling Board of Control was formed in 1970s although not incorporated then. Later on, Power Mike International Promotions was incorporated with Registration Number 2039348 on 19th Sept. 2007 four years after the passing of Power Mike in 2004.

Nigeria (Pro) Wrestling Federation (N.W.F), incorporated with Corporate Affairs Commission on 5th Jun 1997 evolved from Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) when there was need to separate professional wrestling from amateur.

After few years, Hardcore Wrestling Club was formed in Onitsha 2009 and becomes Anambra state chapter of Nigeria (Pro) Wrestling Federation (N.W.F) currently led by: Engr. Chinedu Akata hailing from Nimo in Anambra State.

       Engr. Chinedu Akata (Dee Squeezer)

The wrestling federation have had presidents such as:

1. Sunday Oluwayemi (NWF: 1981 - 2006):
"Sunny Wonder" Sunday Oluwayemi is former president of Nigeria (Pro) Wrestling Federation (NWF), the former Nigeria National Light Heavyweight Champion and AWC African Light Heavyweight champion now based in Dallas, Texas in USA.

                   Prime Sunny Wonder 
Sunny Wonder (Sunday Oluwayemi), African Light Heavyweight Champion poses with Iron Fineface (Festus Obidiaze) of African middleWeight champion in 1993. Iron Fineface died in September 1998 and Sunny Wonder is currently residing in USA.

2. Simon O. Umeh (NWF: 2008 - 2012): hailing from Nnewi in Anambra State. He had made significant contribution in Professional wrestling in Nigeria.

                      Simon O. Umeh
3. Daniel Igali became the President of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) in 2013. He won his first four-year mandate that year and was later re-elected in 2017 after vote of confidence was passed on him. Professional wrestling officially had it's own president separated from amateur wrestling.

4. Prince H.O Mohammed and Udoagwa MC Original as the Secretary (NWF: 2012 - 2015 ??)

                Prince H.O Mohammed
  Martin Chukwulobe Udoagwa (MC Original)

5. Chief John O. Uche (NWF: 19th June 2020 - till date)

                 Chief John O. Uche, current President NWF professional, founder Ohaneze Ndigbo Lagos State chapter.

Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) was formed as the governing body for allied wrestling communities in Nigeria which was founded during the regime of President Alhaji Shehu Shagari. It was inaugurated on September 27, 1981. The federation was established to organize and administer amateur wrestling in Nigeria, particularly through competitions at national and international levels. 

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In 1990, National Wrestling Alliance of Nigeria was formed as wrestling industry expands in Nigeria. 

                          Leadership:

a. Daniel Igali 

Daniel Igali is a name synonymous with excellence in wrestling, perseverance, and dedication. Born in Nigeria and later becoming a Canadian citizen, Igali's journey to Olympic gold is a testament to his hard work and passion for the sport. Born on February 3, 1974, in Eniwari, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, he had amassed handful of medals from Africa to Canada to other parts of the world.

                    Hon Daniel Igali 

Daniel Igali became the president of the Nigeria Wrestling Federation (NWF) in 2013. He was later re-elected in 2017. 

Nigeria Wrestling Board of Control (NWB of C) was officially incorporated with Registration Number 7042. It was registered on 28 Oct 1992. Although Nigeria Wrestling Board of Control has been existence in 1970s which oversees technicalities and standardization in amateur and professional wrestling shows before the formation of wrestling federation in 1981.

Later on, Nigerian Ultimate Pro-Wrestlers Federation/AWO was formed under the auspices of the Nigerian Wrestling Board of Control (NWB of C).

Leadership:

a. Chairman of Nigeria Wrestling Board of Control (NWB of C) is His Royal Majesty Nnamdi Ofoegbu. He's traditional ruler of Umudiama in Umuahia North of Abia state.

      His Royal Majesty Nnamdi Ofoegbu

b. Ralph Nwafor later becomes the Secretary-General of the Nigerian Wrestling Board of Control (NWB of C). He hails from Umuahia, Abia state.

                    Raphael Nwafor

Veteran Wrestlers Association of Nigeria (VWAN) was formed by Chief Morris Atula, born 1961. The association oversees the welfare of wrestling veterans in Nigeria although as a subdivision of Nigeria (Pro) Wrestling Federation. With his ring name as ''The Golden Warrior'' Morris Atula, was former world light heavy weight pro wrestling champion. 

                 Chief Morris Atula

Wrestling Promotion in Nigeria:
 Wrestling Promotion in Nigeria began during the active days of Nigeria professional wrestler, Power Mike, after retiring from wrestling, he formed Power Mike International Promotions in 1976 which became active till 1997. Also there are other wrestling promotions outfits formed later years on such as: Pro Wrestling Africa (PWA) founded 2015, TBT Promotions founded 2018, Wrestlemap founded 2020, and comic wrestling promoter - Onu Ndi Aguata started 2023 ??.

Wrestling promoting outfits in Nigeria and it's founder:

1. Power Mike International Promotions: Power Mike (1976 - 1997)

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2. Pro Wrestling Africa (PWA): Olusesan Olukoya (February 4th 2015 - till date)

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                    Olusesan Olukoya
  Olusesan Olukoya poses with Dr Jim The Golden Boy Mc Dowell 

3. TBT Promotions C/O Throwback Enterprises: Fidelis K. Chiekezie (January 15th 2018 - till date).

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                   Fidelis K. Chiekezie 

4. Wrestlemap: 
Bryan Anderson (July 4th 2020 - till date)

                    Bryan Anderson 
                         Bryan Anderson

5. Onu Ndi Aguata: 
Comic wrestling promoter: Chimezie Harrison Okeke (2023 ?? - till date)

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            Chimezie Harrison Okeke 

Credit: Throwback Times Nigeria