PromoSlam
PromoSlam is the annual Max Wrestling Podcast special which takes place in August, the weekend of WWE's SummerSlam.
PromoSlam was once shrouded in dark memories for Max Wrestling. The first under the chronology marked the end of Evan "Money" Makeba's run as a regular part of the team, and also a controversial appearance by Jonny Ferrari - which prompted a portion of the show to be cut and re-structured as Kinny Killa could not continue.
PromoSlam 2 marked the final special appearance of co-founder The Phoenix for a hiatus, as he took time off after the event, returned before Promo Series 2, but never appeared at that event and subsequently left Max Wrestling as a regular team member. He made the first of sporadic appearances at PromoMania III - winning the first Iron Bank Contract.
PromoSlam 3 was the first special to not feature any guests. The Knowledge Championship was also not defended for the first time since its inception.
The bad luck seemed to run out in 2019 as PromoSlam 4 had no issues and hosted the first ever fatal-4-way for the Promo Championship. However, in 2021, the Promo Championship changed hands for what would be the last time. Travis Anderson won the title from Moses Marquez, which was de-activated a few days later.
Of all specials, PromoSlam has had the most unique logos, traditionally consisting of an S looped through a P, and a star until 2023. In 2020, PromoSlam began being named after the year, rather than its sequential number.
PromoSlam was once shrouded in dark memories for Max Wrestling. The first under the chronology marked the end of Evan "Money" Makeba's run as a regular part of the team, and also a controversial appearance by Jonny Ferrari - which prompted a portion of the show to be cut and re-structured as Kinny Killa could not continue.
PromoSlam 2 marked the final special appearance of co-founder The Phoenix for a hiatus, as he took time off after the event, returned before Promo Series 2, but never appeared at that event and subsequently left Max Wrestling as a regular team member. He made the first of sporadic appearances at PromoMania III - winning the first Iron Bank Contract.
PromoSlam 3 was the first special to not feature any guests. The Knowledge Championship was also not defended for the first time since its inception.
The bad luck seemed to run out in 2019 as PromoSlam 4 had no issues and hosted the first ever fatal-4-way for the Promo Championship. However, in 2021, the Promo Championship changed hands for what would be the last time. Travis Anderson won the title from Moses Marquez, which was de-activated a few days later.
Of all specials, PromoSlam has had the most unique logos, traditionally consisting of an S looped through a P, and a star until 2023. In 2020, PromoSlam began being named after the year, rather than its sequential number.
PromoSlam main event history
Year | Event | Date | Main Event | Length |
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2016 | PromoSlam | August 21, 2016 | Kinny Killa (c) vs. The B****** vs. Evan Makeba vs. The Phoenix fought to a no contest for the Knowledge Championship | 1:51:13 |
2017 | PromoSlam 2 | August 18, 2017 | Mike Larkin (c) def. Kinny Killa to retain the Knowledge Championship | 1:50:43 |
2018 | PromoSlam 3 | August 18, 2018 | Mike Larkin qualified for Promo Climax | 2:02:16 |
2019 | PromoSlam 4 | August 8, 2019 | Mike Larkin def. The B******, Robert Davis and Travis "The Walker" Anderson for the Promo Championship | 2:21:54 |
2020 | PromoSlam 2020 | August 20, 2020 | The Shape vs. Travis Anderson in a promo exhibition | 1:50:38 |
2021 | PromoSlam 2021 | August 19, 2021 | Travis "The Walker" Anderson def. Moses Marquez (c) for the Promo Championship | 2:54:20 |
2022 | PromoSlam 2022 | July 28, 2022 | The Captain (c) def. Travis "The Walker" Anderson to retain the World Championship in a cinematic match | TBA |
PromoSlam 2023
No. | Match | Stipulation | Length / Score |
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1 | WWE SummerSlam | Max Wrestling Predictions Championship | N/A |
2 | Daniel Crimmins (c) vs. Beer vs. Kinny Killa | Max Wrestling Knowledge Championship 3-Way - Crimmins retained by draw | 12 - 12 - 8 |
3 | Cyhper def. Chris Reid | Cinematic Match - If Cypher wins, he receives a World Title match at Promo Series 8 | 5:48 |
4 | The Captain (c) def. Moses Marquez (King Of The Mic 2023) | TV Rules for the Max Wrestling Television Championship | 12:06 |
5 | Moses Marquez (c) def. Anon Mascaras | Cinematic Match for the Max Wrestling World Championship - if Mascaras loses, he must unmask | 3:50 |