The Christian Wrestling Federation of Florida is a new entity in the world of professional wrestling.  The purpose of CWF is to provide churches in the state of Florida another way to reach out to the lost, unbelievers and those who have backslid. The CWF combines professional wrestling with the preaching of the gospels along with soul saving.  We feel that if one soul was saved due to the CWF then the show was a success. 

The way the CWF works is as follows:  When a church contacts the CWF we go in and speak to the pastor (‘s) and board of the church about the goals of the church and the format of the CWF.  If after that meeting, an event is scheduled, and the pastor wishes, one of our wrestlers or promoters will go to the church and speak to the congregation about what is going to take place and why they need to take part in the production of the show. 

The primary focus of the church and show is to bring the word of GOD to the lost and backslidden of the community in a unconventional way that would make this target audience want to become right with God.   In order for the show to be a success we need the church members to fully back the program. We understand that a Professional Wrestling evangelical outreach program is something that you have never done or thought about doing.  You must remember that the people who we are targeting are more than likely not the people sitting in the church pews during your Sunday services. In order for the program to work it will be up to the congregation to promote, invite and in some cases even purchase tickets for the unbelievers or backsliders.

Here are some of the questions frequently asked:

How do we explain the violence of pro wrestling to our children?
This is way we explain it.  Professional Wrestling is very much like professional football.  When two players are friends and they play profession football for different teams and their teams are playing each other these two friends when on the field are doing whatever it takes to win the game.  When the game is over they shake hands, they kneel down and pray together, they go out to dinner, they become friends once again.  The same is true of professional wrestlers.  In the ring we do what we have to make the match exciting.     

What make the CWF different from the pro wrestling that is broadcast on Television?
The basic difference is that the CWF does not condone foul or obscene language from its wrestlers.  The wrestlers are not allowed to make obscene gestures to one another or the audience.  You will not see any half naked women walking to the ring with the wrestlers.

What kind of audience participation can we expect?
Expect the worst…  Small children saying things that they shouldn’t, adults giving the wrestlers and others in the audience finger gestures etc.  Remember this is the target audience.  Based on what the Bible says don’t you think that this is the audience that Jesus Christ would be sitting next to if he were walking the earth today.

What does it cost to have the CWF put on a show for my church?
The CWF works off of the tickets sales.  The average cost is around $1000.00 depending on the location of the church and the number of wrestlers needed.  This cost  is offset by the sale of tickets.  An average ring side ticket cost $10.00, general admission is usually $8.00, with children’s tickets selling for $5.00. 

           
The Christian Television Network airs a program called Bay Focus which is a forum to talk about different types of ministries.  We have a 15 minute video tape of the program that interviewed Devin Nash and the senior Pastor Mike Thomas of Praise Cathedral Church of God.  I sure that this tape will answer many of the questions you may have about doing this type ministry outreach program.

The CWF is in the process of raising monies to video tape and air a CWF weekly ½ hour show on the Christian Television Network.  If you would like to donate money to help get this program on the air waves please make your check out to Christian Wrestling Federation of Florida.

An Email sent to the CWF

Hello Are you Devin? I went to the Forbes Rec. Center the other night and watched your show. I really enjoyed the show for more than one reason, I really enjoy the wrestling world and have for many years, but also this show has a special meaning for me . When you asked if there was anyone who didn't know our lord and savior and invited them into the ring, to be saved, my young grandson walked into that ring and I have been after my daughter to do this with her children for some time, and my heart goes out to you, for helping him be saved and to know our lord and savior. Devin, you are a godsend.

Thank you.
Cathy

You can mail the donations to:
CWF /  Florida WrestlePlex
4055 35th St. N
Suite 1
St. Petersburg  Fl. 33714