World Wrestling Council

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{{short description|Puerto Rican professional wrestling promotion}}
{{about|the Puerto Rican pro-wrestling promotion|the Mexican promotion whose Spanish name translates to "World Wrestling Council" in English|Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre}}
{{Infobox Wrestling promotion
| name = World Wrestling Council
| image = WWC PR logo.jpeg
| established = {{Start date and age|1973|9|13}}
| acronym = WWC
| folded =
| style = [[Professional wrestling]], [[sports entertainment]], [[Hardcore wrestling]]
| location = [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan]], [[Puerto Rico]]
| founder = [[Carlos Colón]] [[Victor Jovica]] [[Gorilla Monsoon]]
| owner = [[Victor Jovica]] [[Carlos Colón]]
| parent =
| sister =
| formerly = [[Capitol Sports Promotions]] (1973–1995) World Wrestling Council (1995–2023)
}}

The '''World Wrestling Council''' ('''WWC'''; Spanish: "Consejo Mundial de Lucha") is a [[professional wrestling promotion]] based in [[Puerto Rico]]. It was originally established as '''Capitol Sports Promotions''' in 1973 by [[Carlos Colón]], [[Victor Jovica]], and [[Gorilla Monsoon]]. By the mid-1990s, the promotion had changed its name to the World Wrestling Council. It was a member of the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] until 1988. WWC is among the oldest professional wrestling promotions in the world and one of only eight in the entire world to reach its 50th anniversary in continuous operation.

== History ==
===Beginnings (1970s)===
[[File:Capitol Sports Promotions vs. Capitol Sports (IWA).jpg|thumb|The two versions of the Capitol Sports Promotions logo.]]
Capitol Sports Promotions, with [[Carlos Colón]], [[Victor Jovica]] and [[Gorilla Monsoon]] as promoters/co-owners of the organization, was a member of the [[National Wrestling Alliance]] (NWA) until late 1988, when Gorilla Monsoon left. The company then went bankrupt (as confirmed by Víctor Quiñones in an interview with prwrestling.com). Thomas Collado was the owner in 1976, before Carlos Colón and Victor Jovica. The promotion operated from its headquarters, located in Santurce, San Juan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/744.php|title= NOTAS DE ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 9, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090602064711/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/744.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-06-02}}</ref>

Capitol Sports Promotions gained fame in Puerto Rican homes soon after their TV show, ''Super Estrellas de la Lucha Libre'', went on-air every weekend on channel 4, [[WAPA-TV]]. The taped show is still aired on weekends (both Saturday and Sunday for two hours until March 2008 when it was reduced to one hour on both Saturdays and Sundays due to declining ratings). From 1973 to 1980 it aired on channel 11 (Telecadena Pérez Perry, then on Teleonce after the before mentioned went off the air), on channel 7 on Sunday evenings at 6pm and on Telemundo on Saturday mornings at 10am.

===Pinnacle (1980s)===
Capitol Sports Promotions began touring all over the island, and with the golden era of [[boxing in Puerto Rico]] limited only to [[Ponce, Puerto Rico|Ponce]] and the metropolitan area of Puerto Rico, Capitol Sports Promotions took their shows to many, inner country towns where people were not used to seeing live in-ring sports events. As a result, Capitol's shows usually filled the smaller town arenas.
CSP also benefited from collaborations, including a talent exchange agreement with Mario Savoldi's [[International World Class Championship Wrestling|International Championship Wrestling]] (ICW).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/59.php|title= IWA: Más sobre el programa de TV en EU|author=Befor L. Vargas|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 10, 2003|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20030614084912/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/59.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2003-06-14}}</ref>

During one specific stretch, CSP sold out a 30,000 venue at Bayamón during 13 consecutive shows.<ref name=soldouts>{{harv|Meltzer|2004|p=117}}</ref> High-profile wrestlers were winning in the range of $3,000–5,000 per weekend.<ref name=soldouts/>

In 1983, [[Rickin Sánchez]] had taken over as Capitol's main promoter, as well as becoming one of the organization's broadcasters on the television shows. He was joined by the already retired Savinovich. Some time later, Sánchez (and his production company R & F Television) left the production of Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre due to some disagreements with the ownership of WWC. After these events, Savinovich became the main host of the programs.

The World Wrestling Council was a member [[National Wrestling Alliance]] from 1979 until 1987.

As the market remained a lucrative and "[[List of National Wrestling Alliance territories|hot territory]]" within the organization, the presence of the NWA World Heavyweight Championship became ubiquitous in large events, predominantly represented by perennial headliner Ric Flair. On January 6, 1983, Colón defeated the latter to complete an unofficial run with the belt, retaining momentum afterwards and being ranked in ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'s'' "Top 10" throughout 1984.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-monthly/july-1984-281.html|title = PWI Monthly Ratings at the Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-monthly/september-1984-283.html|title=PWI Monthly Ratings at the Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.profightdb.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-monthly/november-1984-285.html|title = PWI Monthly Ratings at the Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-monthly/winter-1984-415.html|title=PWI Monthly Ratings at the Internet Wrestling Database|website=www.profightdb.com}}</ref>

===Death of Bruiser Brody (1988)===
On July 16, 1988, American star [[Bruiser Brody]] was stabbed at the locker room of the [[Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium]] in [[Bayamón, Puerto Rico|Bayamón]], prior to a show. Brody died from the stab wounds later on that night. The man who stabbed him was fellow wrestler and booker José Huertas-González, known as Invader I. The two men had a real-life feud that led to a confrontation in the locker room that concluded with Brody receiving stab wounds to his chest and stomach. The only one to witness the series of events that ended in the death was WWC wrestler [[Tony Atlas]]. Atlas said he saw both men enter the shower area of the locker room (nobody actually heard or saw what went on in the shower). Atlas claims he looked over to Carlos Colón, and then heard sounds and saw Brody hunched over with González brandishing a bloody knife about to finish Brody off. Atlas and Colón rushed to keep them apart along with several angry wrestlers.{{Citation needed|reason=Which angry wrestlers? I thought it was only Colón and Atlas who intervened.|date=February 2024}}

After Brody's death, and the negative publicity that followed, WWC went through some difficult years. Mr. Jose Huertas-Gonzalez was acquitted by a jury after he testified in his own defense, and claimed self-defense. The witnesses who were supposed to testify about the murder claimed that they did not get their summons until after the trial was over.

===Rebrand (1990s)===
By the mid-1990s, with the NWA territorial system largely dismantled, the organization changed its official name to World Wrestling Council in order to proclaim its regional titles as world titles. Women also began to have an ever-increasing presence in the organization during that decade. WWC also experienced other problems, issues with immigration concerning the visas of [[Mexico|Mexican]] wrestlers [[Villano III]], [[Pierroth Jr.]], [[El Texano]] and [[Jerry Estrada]] while working an invasion angle with [[Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide|Asistencia Asesoría y Administración]].<ref name=documentos>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010423205146fw_/http://www.aposento.com/prw/headlines/1999.shtml|title=PRWA: Nota de su evento en Jayuya|author=Manuel González|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 9, 2001|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> On March 9, 1999, Jovica and Colón registered World Wrestling Council, Inc. at the [[Puerto Rico Department of State]] as president/agent and vice-president respectively.<ref name=WWCI>{{cite web|url=https://opencorporates.com/companies/pr/104757-111|title=WORLD WRESTLING COUNCIL, INC.|publisher=Open Corporates|date=April 27, 2023|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>

===WWC vs. IWA-PR===
With the turn of the century came some changes that troubled the franchise. A promotion called [[International Wrestling Association (Puerto Rico)|International Wrestling Association]] (IWA-PR), promoted by [[Víctor Quiñones]], became WWC's biggest competitor when it made an alliance with wrestling giant the [[WWE|World Wrestling Federation]] (WWF) which in turn brought American superstars to IWA-PR.

WWC adopted a strict protocol of expelling problematic fans, such as those that threw objects to the ring, mimicking rival IWA.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2139.php|title=Cuando la basura no iba en su lugar|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 4, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100708140838/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2139.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-07-08 }}</ref> The promotion also used strategies outside the ring to undermine its competition, including tipping the Treasury Department when other promotions held events.<ref name=documentos/>

In 2001, WWC began a collaboration with the [[Xcitement Wrestling Federation|XWF]], which saw Ray González and Carly Colón wrestle for the nascent promotion. Backstage footage of the tapings Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida were intermingled with an angle involving Barrabás and La Familia del Milenio. The angle would have led to a match between González and [[Hulk Hogan]], with interactions between both being aired on Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre.<ref name=Vocero>{{cite web|url= https://www.elvocero.com/deportes/otros/v-deo-mr-rayting-ray-gonz-lez-y-su-jaque-mate-en-el-ring/article_fda1e96e-2d90-11ee-bf05-7f59fcfe18a5.amp.html|title= "Mr. Rayting", Ray González y su jaque mate en el ring|author=Neidy Rosado|publisher=El Vocero|language=Spanish|date=July 29, 2023|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> Carlos Colón negotiated this participation, but it ultimately failed to materialize, the XWF stagnated as it failed to sell television rights for its content.<ref name=Vocero/> Hogan himself left and returned to WWE.

On July 12, 2002, Colón, Sr. was involved in a discussion with [[Kobbo Santarrosa]], host of Televicentro's [[SuperXclusivo]] show. Five days later, there were reports that the incident had been adapted into an angle.

Parallel to this, the promotion faced issues with the regularity of payment of several wrestlers, who failed to attend a card held on July 17, 2002. After three weeks of no-showing his scheduled dates, maineventer Ray González left the company and began negotiations with the IWA. On July 25, 2002, it was reported that WWC responded to González leaving by bringing in wrestlers from abroad, in particular from Florida, and had completed the arrangements to begin the airing of the XWF tapings as a tandem to WWC at Televicentro.

On October 13, 2002, both promotions announced a card to be held on the same date and venue in Cayey venue for October 18. Ultimately, IWA presented its event, while WWC did not hold one on that day. On October 20, 2002, Televicentro aired Invasion 2002: El Especial en Vivo, a special show broadcast live as part of the interpromotional angle between WWC and XWF. WWC Continued promoting its product in Televicentro's programming, this time as part of a multi-program collaboration that began with segments in a show named Zúmbate where a hidden camera prank was played on Laureano.<ref name=Zum>{{cite web|url=http://www.fyhtechnologies.com/~aposento/apo-posts/checkpost.php?id=445|title= WWC: Reporte Especial "La Bronca Boricua de Zúmbate"|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 5, 2002|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20021206121122/http://www.fyhtechnologies.com/~aposento/apo-posts/checkpost.php?id=445|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2002-12-06}}</ref> The angle was continued at SuperXclusivo, where Colón and Santarosa reached a truce of sorts, but Laureano interrupted and argued with both.<ref name=Zum/> A wrestling special was then aired in Zúmbate, where several members of the roster performed.<ref name=Zum/> In the same program, three masked wrestlers that were supposedly randomly recruited were revealed to be Santarrosa, Carly and Eddie Colón, which led to Laureano attacking all three.<ref name=Zum/>

On November 14, 2002, Laureano participated in another Televicentro show, this time Club Sunshine where he confronted Sunshine Logrono while the latter was performing under the wrestling-related character of Vitin Alicea. On November 18, 2002, the reintroduction of the Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship was announced. Entering into December, WWC led IWA in rating after the latter experienced a drop.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fyhtechnologies.com/~aposento/apo-posts/checkpost.php?id=568|title= PR: Resultados Encuestas TV WWC vs IWA vs XWF|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 4, 2002|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20030115135326/http://www.fyhtechnologies.com/~aposento/apo-posts/checkpost.php?id=568|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2003-01-15}}</ref> Further expanding into the mainstream programming, Carly and Eddie Colón were also featured in a commercial for the ACE brand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fyhtechnologies.com/~aposento/apo-posts/checkpost.php?id=570|title= PR: Notas Histeria Boricua, Fidel, Carly/Eddie y Más|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 5, 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20030115135933/http://www.fyhtechnologies.com/~aposento/apo-posts/checkpost.php?id=570|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2003-01-15}}</ref>

In April 2003, a lawsuit against González led to the wrestler receiving a subpoena from a Marshall in an IWA show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/|title= PR: Emplazan a Ray Gonzalez por demanda WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 1, 2003|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20030330175931/http://www.prwrestling.com/|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2003-03-30}}</ref> On April 21, 2003, it was made public that El Nene left the promotion with the Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship in his possession.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030606170109fw_/http://prwrestling.com.datah.com/prwbu/renuncias.html|title= WWC: Renuncian dos luchadores|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 21, 2003|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030606172125fw_/http://prwrestling.com.datah.com/prwbu/nene.html|title=PRWRESTLING: El Nene en PRW Audio Show |author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 21, 2003|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> In May 2003, Santarosa was involved in another angle with WWC, this time with Alvarez.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030606170703fw_/http://prwrestling.com.datah.com/prwbu/wwccancela.html|title=WWC: Bronco/Kobbo en aparente ángulo; Cancelan cartelera|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 6, 2003|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> WWC announced this month that as part of an agreement with Memphis Wrestling, a tournament to crown the tag team champions of that promotion would be held in Puerto Rico, though no more details where unveiled.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030606042734fw_/http://prwrestling.com.datah.com/prwbu/colons.html|title=WWC: Torneo en parejas Memphis; Luchas Carly WWE |author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 6, 2003|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>

In May 2003, Juan Rivera and Eddie Colón encountered each other in a restaurant, entering into an argument about the practices and product of their respective promotions. The IWA turned this into an angle, where they belittled Colón as a "fan" of Armando Gorbea.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/13.php|title=PR: Mini encontronazo verbal entre Savio Vega y Eddie Colón|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 29, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030806041457/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/13.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2003-08-06 }}</ref> On May 29, 2003, a copy of a letter that WWC sent to Telemundo in response for its use of the name "TNT" was made public.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/|title=ESPECIAL: Copia carta WWC a Telemundo por uso nombre "TNT"|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 29, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030721114221/http://www.prwrestling.com/ |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2003-07-21 }}</ref> On June 1, 2003, it was revealed that the tournament for the titles announced weeks before was a plot device so that a new set of XWF World Tag Team Champions could be crowned in a phantom change.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/26.php|title=EU: Nuevos Campeones XWF en torneo fantasma en la isla |author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 1, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030710013028/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/26.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2003-07-10 }}</ref>

During the summer of 2003, the weekly edition of Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre suffered a modification, after Joe Don Smith left due to economic differences and the section that he hosted, Ringside con Joe Don Smith, was removed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/213.php|title= IWA: En conversaciones con ex talento WWC |author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 9, 2003|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20030714174028/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/213.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2003-07-14 }}</ref> A new section with Pantojas, titled Cara a cara con El Profe was soon introduced.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/511.php|title=WWC: Super Estrellas de la Lucha Libre 09/20 y 09/21 |author=Pablo Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031008102125/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/511.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2003-10-08 }}</ref> On July 17, 2003, Thunder and Lightning appeared in Club Sunshine in order to promote Aniversario 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/258.php|title=PR: Notas Thunder, Lightning, Invader, Chicky y Nene|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 18, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030801095339/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/258.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2003-08-01 }}</ref> When Jose Huertas González joined the IWA, WWC retaliated by airing matches involving Bruiser Brody.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/288.php|title=WWC: Transmiten lucha de Bruiser Brody|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 27, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030802130539/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/288.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2003-08-02 }}</ref> The promotion escalated their attack by airing a match between both.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/325.php|title=WWC: Transmiten Brody vs Invader en TV|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 3, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030805042234/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/325.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2003-08-05 }}</ref>
WWC continued trying to make crossovers by making moves to book Gino "The Punisher" Rochell, who was scheduled to an MMA event titled Tatami Tournament Championship 4 which was ultimately postponed and rescheduled to March 6, 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/349.php|title=WWC: Gino "The Punisher" a pelear tipo "shoot" en PR|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 5, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030808071129/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/349.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2003-08-08 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/988.php|title=TTC: Regresa el Torneo Tatami a PR; Gino vs. Laboy |author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 9, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040401183633/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/988.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2004-04-01 }}</ref> On September 6, 2003, the promotion brought Logrono as a special manager for an event, continuing its long-running collaboration with the WAPA-TV producer.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/456.php|title=WWC: Resultados Caguas 9/6 Chicky vs Bronco|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 7, 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030910063632/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/456.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2003-09-10 }}</ref>

===Colón as promoter of WWE===
In early 2004, it was reported that WWC was interested in selling a fraction of its stocks to an investor, with [[Panda Energy]] and Jimmy Hart emerging as potential buyers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/883.php|title=WWC: Inversionistas interesados; Cambios grabaciones|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 13, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040401145620/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/883.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2004-04-01 }}</ref> Despite the latter's involvement, any future plans to relaunch XWF and work another joint angle were placed on hold. The continuation of the working relationship was teased in a backstage segment aired weeks later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/906.php|title=WWC: Superstrellas de la lucha libre 1/17 y 1/18|author=Pablo Rivera|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 19, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040401170132/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/906.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2004-04-01 }}</ref> As part of these conversations, Hart attended a WWC card held on February 21, 2004, bringing a group of potential investors with him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1046.php|title=PR: Jimmy Hart en WWC; Status Eric Alexander|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 27, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040401144833/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1046.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2004-04-01 }}</ref>

On March 23, 2004, WWC contracted Dutch Mantell as its new head booker.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1110.php|title=WWC: Dutch Mantel a laborar en la empresa|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 14, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040326032921/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1110.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2004-03-26 }}</ref> He was also stated to be involved in the ongoing conversations between Panda Energy and WWC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1137.php|title=WWC: Más sobre el ingreso de Mantell; IWA y TNA cortan|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 16, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040325233329/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1137.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2004-03-25 }}</ref> Soon afterwards it was reported that Eddie Colón had been chosen as Puerto Rico's representative in NWA-TNA's Americas X Cup tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1152.php|title=WWC: Eddie Colon a NWA/TNA|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 20, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040325234408/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1152.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2004-03-25 }}</ref> However, his participation was postponed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1169.php|title=NWA/TNA: Eddie Colón, Sting y más|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 24, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040401201142/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1169.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2004-04-01 }}</ref> The agreement brought further advantages, such as the move of NWA-TNA wrestler Abyss from IWA to WWC, and the arrival of Ron Killings.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040614065648if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1192.php|title=PR: Otro luchador de IWA brinca a WWC|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 29, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040614062254if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1195.php|title=WWC: Más talento de NWA/TNA a la empresa|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 30, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> The IWA responded by contacting NWA-TNA and prohibiting the use of contracted wrestler Apolo, while they had a working relationship with WWC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040614065257if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1451.php|title=TNA: Razón de la ausencia de Apolo|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 25, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>

On April 1, 2004, the promotion debuted a new segment in its programming named El Sandungueo Club hosted by Jose Rivera, Jr., which included invitees from other fields such as urban artists.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040614065141if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1210.php|title=WWC: Debuta el Sandungueo Club|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 2, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> However, the initiative was short-lived, as Rivera, Jr. was forced to leave Puerto Rico to attend personal matters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040528065341if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1399.php|title=WWC: ¿Se marcha José Rivera Jr?|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 11, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> Soon afterwards, El Wizard Analiza with narrator Antonio Montesinos (better known by his ringname El Wizard), took prominence.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040808131844if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1624.php|title=WWC: El Wizard analiza, Camino a la gloria|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 2, 2023|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> The promotion made other changes to their programming, such as airing an hour long special dedicated to classic matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040614065948if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1265.php|title=WWC: Reporte "Superestrellas" y "Clásicos Contemporáneos"|author=Pablo Rivera|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 4, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> The promotion's association with NWA-TNA suffered a setback when WWE did not allow Carly Colón to wrestle Abyss, citing that it could be seen as an interpromotional match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040614062243if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1267.php|title=WWC: WWE impide lucha de Carly vs Abyss|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 4, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> During this timeframe, the promotion also held a card in the establishment of one of its long-time sponsors, Playa 79.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040406115020if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1242.php|title= WWC: Resultados + Fotos Playa 79 4/4 – Ex IWA ve acción|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 5, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> The rivalry between promotions also resulted in occasional confrontations to ensure the availability of a venue.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040614065235if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1308.php|title= PR: Aclarando confusión de cartelera en Villalba|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 20, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>

In May 2004, the schedule of a local AAA baseball league and rain, the promotion decided to enter a brief hiatus until June.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040614065106if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1450.php|title= WWC: No habrán carteleras este fín de semana|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 25, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> During this timeframe, there was speculation that the promotion could close, with contracted wrestlers reporting internal instability.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040614062708if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1456.php|title= WWC: Preocupante la situación actual de la empresa|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 26, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> These concerns were exacerbated when Mantell left his post as head booker and returned to work full time with NWA-TNA in anticipation of the first editions of [[TNA Impact!]], only collaborating with WWC in the booking of Abyss.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040614064526if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1463.php|title=WWC: Status Dutch Mantell en la empresa|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 29, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> Several talents decided to leave.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040808132431if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1492.php|title= PR: Status de salidas de varios luchadores de WWC e IWA|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 6, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> The promotion responded by revamping its image, debuting a new logo on June 1, 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040606004237if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1476.php|title= WWC: Lanzan nuevo logo de la empresa|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 1, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> However, the assistance diminished and, combined with other unforeseen problems, this led to a series of cancelled cards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040808132634if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1497.php|title= WWC: Cancelan cartelera en Lajas|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 7, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040808132206if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1520.php|title= WWC: Cancelan cartelera en Cayey|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 13, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> The promotion resumed operations and returned to Trinidad & Tobago, eventually recovering some ground by having a now-heel Carly wrestle his brother at Aniversario.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040808130156if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1644.php|title= WWC: Resultados Trinidad & Tobago|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 8, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> The passing of tropical storm Jeanne over Puerto Rico in September 2004 affected the organization of cards during this month due to a week-long blackout.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041013185137if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1868.php|title= WWC: Canceladas todas las carteleras del fin de semana|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 17, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041013203926if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1882.php|title=WWC: Cancelan Guayama; Cartelera sábado|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 23, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> Another cancellation was forced by the low turnout of a card that was scheduled the night of the return to action of boxing world champion Felix Trinidad against Ricardo Mayorga.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041013191826if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/1906.php|title=WWC: Cancelan en Canóvanas|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 3, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>

During the offseason, the promotion modified the horary of their shows to accommodate special programming in the channel.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050209052708if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/2288.php|title=PR: Programas de IWA y WWC en horarios especiales|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 29, 2004|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> In January 2005, WWC was forced to replace Abyss in his cards after the wrestler requested a release from TNA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050209051955if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/2399.php|title=WWC: Cambia de lugar cartelera del sábado; Nota Abyss|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 13, 2005|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>
In June 2005, it was announced that WWC would be involved in the production of a CD and DVD. That same week, it was announced that WWC would pay homage to Bruiser Brody in an eponymous cup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/|title=WWC a rendir homenaje|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 10, 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050610015930/http://www.prwrestling.com/ |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2005-06-10 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/3127.php|title=WWC: Cambio de lugar Copa Bruiser Brody|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 7, 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050721090045/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/3127.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2005-07-21 }}</ref> On July 7, 2005, WWC announced that they had reached an exclusivity contract with WWE and would collaborate in the staging of their Raw Live presentations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/3124.php|title= PR: Firman Acuerdo la WWC y WWE|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 7, 2005|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20050721085141/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/3124.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2005-07-21}}</ref> In August 2005, it was reported that WWE had further plans for both IWA and WWC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/|title=WWE con planes en IWA y WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 24, 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050824090049/http://prwrestling.com/ |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2005-08-24 }}</ref>

===NWS partnership (2005–2006)===
During the final quarter of 2005, WWC entered into an alliance with emergent promotion New Wrestling Stars (NWS), which had just broken a working relationship with the IWA, and scheduled February 5, 2006 as tentative end of the alliance.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060220194406if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/4174.php|title=NWS: Carta Abierta al Dr. César Vargas|author=Manuel González|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 15, 2006|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> Both promotions would collaborate in an angle where José Luis Rivera, José Chaparro and Cesar Vargas wanted to buy WWC, but were declined, beginning an inter-promotional war. Aniversario 2005 was a collaborative effort and featured a series between wrestlers of both promotions that was tied until the last match, where Carlito was booked to take the win for WWC by defeating Shane Sewell.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070121155350if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/3680.php|title=WWC: Reporte detallado de Aniversario 2005 – Bayamón|author=Manuel Gonzalez|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 6, 2006|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> In March it was announced that more wrestlers from NWA-TNA would be arriving.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/|title=TNA: Luchadores hacia WWC; Buenas ventas de show|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 9, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060428061952/http://prwrestling.com/ |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2006-04-28 }}</ref>
In April, a fraction of NWS' directives split to form World Wrestling Stars (WWS).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060421043037if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/4483.php|title=PR: Directores de NWS se marchan y crean nueva empresa|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 18, 2006|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> The promotion also lost its television spot to this new splinter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060503231352if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/4489.php|title= NWS: Empresa con planes de continuar operando|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 19, 2006|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> On April 19, 2006, the remaining representatives of NWS held a reunion to attend the crisis and decided to continue operating under a new agreement with WWC, which allowed them to replace the lost show with a half-hour segment in Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre titled NWS Report. The promotion also allowed some of its talent to participate in a charity show organized by New Wrestling Generation (NWG).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060503231338if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/4490.php|title= WWC/NWG: Resultados Extravaganza 2006 en Ponce|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 20, 2006|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>
During the last week of June, German Figueroa left the IWA for NWS despite remaining under contract, making an appearance in one of its cards. Victor Jovica decided not to air the segment in the NWS Report in order to avoid legal repercussions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/4805.php|title=NWS: Cancelan cartelera; Diferencias con WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 1, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070619140906/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/4805.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2007-06-19 }}</ref> The following week, NWS was forced to cancel a show due to a problem with WWC' s promoter, beginning an internal conflict between both promotions. On July 8, 2006, it was reported that NWS and WWC had finished their agreement, cancelling the airing of the NWS Report in Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/4827.php|title= PR: Caso Apolo/IWA sin resolver; Terminan WWC y NWS; Nota Diamante|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 8, 2006|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070619140842/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/4827.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2007-06-19}}</ref>

===Collaborations===
On July 9, 2006, it was reported that the IWA-PR and WWC administrations had discussed the possibility of cooperating with each other, even discussing a potential inter-promotional angle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/4832.php|title= PR: WWC e IWA abren más los canales de comunicación|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 9, 2006|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070619140749/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/4832.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2007-06-19}}</ref> Universal champion Black Pain made several appearances for NWG while the independent promotion responded in kind by dedicating a cup to Carlos Colón.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/4893.php|title=NWG: Proximas Ediciones del Aniversario y Otras Notas|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 25, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071114025637/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/4893.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2007-11-14 }}</ref>
WWC also organized a softball team, which participated in games in communities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5097.php|title= WWC: Equipo de softball juega en Guayanilla|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 8, 2006|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071114035530/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5097.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2007-11-14}}</ref> In late October, Colón was involved in a legitimate confrontation with Huertas at Super Xclusivo, which WWC repurposed for promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5329.php|title= WWC: Notas Super estrellas de la Lucha Libre 10/28|author=Jose Perez|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 28, 2006|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071114031212/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5329.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2007-11-14}}</ref> In November the promotion participated in activities to celebrate Children's Day.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5407.php|title= WWC: Luchadores comparten con los niños|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 18, 2006|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070610144145/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5407.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2007-06-10}}</ref>

That same month, WWC was involved in a dispute with independent promotion PRWA, which claimed that Colón, Sr. and Jovica prevented the participation of Eddie Colón in one of its cards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5420.php|title=PR: Resultados NWG 11/22, Ponce; Eventos WOA 11/24 & 11/25|author=Manuel González|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 23, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071114031628/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5420.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2007-11-14 }}</ref> On November 24, 2006, it was reported that WWC was expanding its programming to Supercanal 33 in the Dominican Republic, giving it more exposition in the United States since the channel retransmits there.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5422.php|title=WWC: TV se expande a Rep. Dominicana y EU|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 24, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071114031633/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5422.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2007-11-14 }}</ref> In December 2006, the promotion negotiated the acquisition of several talents, including foreigners Scott Hall and Vampiro.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5509.php|title= WWC: Scott Hall a ver acción en enero|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 23, 2006|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070402233924/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5509.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2007-04-02}}</ref> This last return was coordinated by Mario Savoldi. However, the first was preemptively removed from promotional material after suddenly cutting communications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5530.php|title= WWC: Razón remoción de Scott Hall de Euphoria|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 1, 2006|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070125125731/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5530.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2007-01-25}}</ref>

===La Rabia, heist of the Universal Heavyweight Championship (2007–2008)===
In February 2007, WWC aired a special three hour edition of Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070226072313if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/3700.php|title= WWC: Tres horas de ´Super Estrellas´ el domingo|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 24, 2007|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> During this month, the promotion also lost one of its foreign wrestlers in Tim Arson, but evaluated Psychosis and Lita.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5670.php|title= WWC: Tim Arson de vuelta a los Estados Unidos|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 10, 2007|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070403050653/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticias/5670.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2007-04-03}}</ref> For Honor vs. Traicion, the promotion brought back Dutch Mantell.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/3759.php|title= WWC: Anuncian luchadores para 'Honor vs Traicion'|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 10, 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070320174511/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/3759.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2007-03-20}}</ref> Jovica was also involved in the promotion of a Monster Truck show where Jerry Lawler was involved. In March, WWC began working parallel angles in Dominican television to promote a series of shows to be held there.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/3787.php|title= WWC: Angulos y cartelera en ruta a show en Santo Domingo|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 18, 2023|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20070329123654/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/3787.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2007-03-29}}</ref> In March, Savoldi and WWC's administration were involved in a conflict and Billy Kidman and Psychosis, who had been announced to appear in cards during this month, jumped to IWA when the agent joined that promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/3892.php|title=IWA: Psichosis le sigue los pasos a Kidman|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 9, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070614110555/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/3892.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2007-06-14 }}</ref> In May, WWC announced that they would host their Aniversario event at the [[Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070616105424if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4048.php|title=WWC: Varias notas de la empresa|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 14, 2007|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> In June, the promotion was involved in negotiations with several wrestlers, including Ray González and the tag team Thunder and Lightning.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070713023416if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4201.php|title= WWC: Se esperan regresos el sábado|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 22, 2023|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> These would include the negotiations surrounding an ongoing lawsuit that Jovica filed against González when he first left to the IWA.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027140158if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4203.php|title=WWC: Ray González explora opción de regreso|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 23, 2023|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> During this time, Carmen Calixto served a promoter for WWC.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070701194853if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4238.php|title=PR: Comunicado de Prensa de Promotor Cobra|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 28, 2007|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> Besides securing the appearance of Scott Hall, WWC also negotiated with TNA talents, leading to a match between WWE signee and TNA wrestler Christian Cage.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070710002409if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4240.php|title=WWC: Varias notas de la empresa|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 29, 2007|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070711232236if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4244.php|title= WWC: Cartelera para Aniversario en el Choliseo|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 30, 2023|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> In July 2007, WWC acquired Hector Melendez then-Asistencia Asesoria y Administracion's booker and a former IWA and TNA writer.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070707082247if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4263.php|title= WWC: Moody rumbo a la empresa?|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 3, 2007|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> Besides holding an open press conference, the promotion expanded their promotions to several stations beside WAPA-TV, including Univision and radio stations WKAQ AM and Salsoul.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070713054640if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4278.php|title=WWC: Luchadores a promocionar Aniversario 34|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 9, 2023|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070713223155if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4285.php|title= WWC: Conferencia de prensa Aniversario 2007|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 11, 2023|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4330.php|title=WWC: Fotos de la Dinastía Colón en Anda Pa'l Cará|author=Eduardo Aponte|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 20, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027140710/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4330.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2007-10-27 }}</ref> That same month, WWC announced a partnership with All Japan Pro Wrestling that resulted in The Great Muta and Nosawa appearing in their cards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4326.php|title=WWC: Anuncian visitas de Muta y Nosawa|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 20, 2007|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071027140700/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4326.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2007-10-27 }}</ref> The entrance of Melendez resulted in several IWA wrestlers with ties to him appearing in WWC programming with their identities concealed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4361.php|title= IWA: Rumores de brincos hacia la WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 28, 2007|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20071027140837/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4361.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2007-10-27}}</ref> In September it was announced that Carlos Colón had held reunions with WWE to evaluate the possibility of WWC becoming a developmental territory and other business aspects.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071202084323if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4534.php|title=WWC: Reporte indica Colón se reunió con WWE|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 5, 2023|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>
After it was revealed that Jovica was founding rebel group La Rabia, ''Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre'' was broadcast from a set lacking the WWC logo and using LRWA, with the stable hosting Lo que esta Pasando.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016033514if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4689.php|title=WWC: Resumen 'Lo que está pasando' 10/13|author=José Pérez|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 13, 2007|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> Its cards were promoted as "WWC and LRWA presents" to sell the angle.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016033558if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4691.php|title= WWC: Resultados 10/13, Coamo|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 13, 2007|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> In November WWC announced its return to Jose Miguel Agrelot Coliseum.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071201071344if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4885.php|title= WWC: Anuncian regreso al Choliseo|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 24, 2007|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> In December, it was reported that Colón, Sr. had held reunions with John Lauraniatis about becoming a developmental territory in exchange for talent appearances, but WWE had no interest because its shows in Puerto Rico already sold well and it did not need further promotion, preferring to only keep Colón as its local promoter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071227083506if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4992.php|title= WWE: Carlos Colón molesto con la empresa?|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 25, 2007|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> Ultimately it was reported that WWC was under consideration, but that it was discarded due to the differences of in-ring style.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080128195327if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5051.php|title=WWE: Mencionan por qué PR no será territorio|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 10, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>
Instead, the promotion announced Chris Masters, and international talents Ron Killings, ultimo dragon and former WCW talents Konnan and Scott Hall, despite being stripped at Lockout for no showing the cards due to being "in no condition" to wrestle.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071226232157if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4970.php|title= WWC: Razón de las ausencias de Scott Hall|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 17, 2007|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071226133020if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4916.php|title= WWC: Luchadores a estar en Euphoria|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 2, 2007|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071226133037if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4926.php|title=WWC: Lo más reciente sobre Euphoria 2008|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 4, 2007|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080129085749if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5011.php|title=WWC: Lo mas reciente sobre Euphoria 2008|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 2, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> That same month, WWC announced the release of another DVD, Anniversary 1985–1988.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071226232152if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/4960.php|title=WWC: Lanzan nuevo DVD "Anniversary 1985–1988"|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 13, 2007|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>
None of La Rabia members made their scheduled appearances for the first date of the Euphoria tour.<ref name=PH>{{cite web|url=http://primerahora.com/noticia/otros/acciondeportiva/bochinche_en_la_lucha_libre/144914|title=Bochinche en la lucha libre |author= Raúl Álzaga Sánchez-Bretón|publisher=Primera Hora Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 7, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090208082443/http://primerahora.com/noticia/otros/acciondeportiva/bochinche_en_la_lucha_libre/144914 |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-02-08 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080128195210if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5024.php|title= WWC: Resultados Euphoria Mayaguez 1/5|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 6, 2023|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> Following the absences, it was reported that there had been conversations between the group and IWA during the offseason.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080131125021if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5025.php|title= WWC: Estatus de la Rabia en la empresa|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 6, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> On January 6, 2008, Big made a surprise appearance at Histeria Boricua while carrying WWC's Universal heavyweight Championship belt and challenged the IWA World Heavyweight Champion, his former partner Lozada, to an unification match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080131125026if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5029.php|title=ULTIMA HORA: Biggie aparece en IWA |author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 6, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> After he made his initial appearance, WWC's merchandising executive Jose Roberto Rodriguez entered the building and demanded that the belt was returned, but IWA personnel had taken the belt elsewhere and Salovi confronted him.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080129020547if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5035.php|title= WWC: Situación con la correa Universal|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 7, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> For the unification, Big carried the Revolution X-Treme wrestling belt that belonged to Rivera and lost the match to Lozada.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080128195225if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5034.php|title=IWA: Resultados Histeria Boricua en Bayamón 1/6|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 7, 2023|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>
In an interview with mainstream newspaper [[Primera Hora (Puerto Rico)|Primera Hora]], Colón, Sr. denied that Big was still champion and warned that they would pursue a case for illegal appropriation if the belt wasn't immediately returned.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080128195235if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5040.php|title=WWC: Colón reacciona a lo sucedido en Bayamón|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 7, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> The promoter also claimed that Melendez and La Rabia were aware that they would be fired and decided to do a preemptive strike.<ref name=PH/> For its following program, IWA announced that they would air footage of the event, which was done in an edited fashion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080128195342if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5054.php|title=IWA: Promocionan 'unificación' de títulos|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 11, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> In an NWA Report, the IWA announced that they would retire the old belt and introduce a new one to represent the Undisputed Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080128195423if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5062.php|title= IWA: Nueva correa en camino|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 14, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> WWC responded by airing a segment where it boasted putting down La Rabia (which is translated as "The Rabies") and aired a segment where the commission and insisted that Big wasn't champion at Histeria Boricua.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080128195347if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5055.php|title=WWC: Super Estrellas de la lucha libre 1/12|author=José Pérez|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 12, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>

===Format changes===
In February, one of WWC's talents, Joe Bravo, made an appearance in Club Sunshine.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5153.php|title= WWC: Joe Bravo en la TV el lunes|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 10, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080228023844/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5153.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2008-02-28}}</ref> In March, WWC cancelled its cards and programming for the weekend where primaries where political held.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5259.php|title= CANCELADA CARTELERA WWC HOY|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 7, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080319201547/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5259.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2008-03-19}}</ref> On March 22, 2008, it was reported that WAPA-TV had decided to cut two hours of programming to WWC's Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre block.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080408230019if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5317.php|title= RECORTE EN 'SUPER ESTRELLAS'|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 22, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> These changes where not reflected in their Wapa America shows.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5337.php|title=NOTAS DE LA LUCHA BORICUA|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 27, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080524082546/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5337.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2008-05-24 }}</ref> On April 27, 2008, WWC changed the programming hour to accommodate political affairs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5448.php|title=HORARIO ESPECIAL EL DOMINGO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 24, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080523153011/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5448.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2008-05-23 }}</ref> In May 2008, WWC announced that after participating in a tryout mediated by the promotion, Black Pain had signed with WWE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5472.php|title= Otro boricua rumbo a WWE|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 1, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080523153146/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5472.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2008-05-23}}</ref> That same month, WWC laid off several members of its mostly inactive female division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5450.php|title= TRES TALENTOS DEJADOS LIBRES|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 25, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080523153021/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5450.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2008-05-23}}</ref>
For Aniversario, WWC decided to bring foreign talent once again, this time Bobby Lashley.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907233831if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5575.php|title=LASHLEY A ANIVERSARIO|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 2, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> On June 12, 2008, an interview with Univision's Anda pal Cara show served to sell an angle where González interrupted an interview of Colón, Sr. and Carly Colón and revealed his identity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080903140937if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5615.php|title='REGRESA' RAY GONZALEZ|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 12, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080911205508if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5614.php|title= CONDOR Y CARLITO DE FRENTE|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 12, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>

Entering July, WWC made a number of announcements including the firing of Bryan, that Trevor Murdoch would face Eddie Colón at Aniversario and that the winner of the tournament for the Universal Championship would receive a new belt.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914084356if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5698.php|title= BRYAN FUERA DEL CONSEJO|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 10, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> The promotion also aired specials about Carlito Colón and Ray González to promote their upcoming match.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912223226if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw/5689.php|title= NOTAS DE ANIVERSARIO|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 8, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> During this time, WWC also held negotiations with Steve Corino to join the promotion as an active talent and booker.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912223253if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5716.php|title= CONVERSACIONES CON EX ECW|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 13, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914084432if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5724.php|title= LO MAS RECIENTE DE CORINO|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 15, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> He joined other talents such as Eugene for Aniversario, Chessman and Teddy Hart were announced but removed later.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914084508if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5732.php|title= NOTAS DE ANIVERSARIO|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 17, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914084548if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5747.php|title= RAZÓN DE LAS REMOCIONES|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 21, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>
Following Aniversario, WWC arranged to bring Christopher Daniels to serve as challenger for the new Universal Champion, Noriega.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080914084634if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5756.php|title=NORIEGA VS DANIELS EN WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 23, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> The promotion began bringing former champions to challenge for the belt, integrating Shane Sewell and contacting Black Pain, who did not join.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912221538if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5784.php|title=REGRESA BLACK PAIN|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 3, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912214040if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5790.php|title=REGRESA EX-CAMPEÓN A WWC|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 5, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> WWC also revamped its television show.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912214143if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5806.php|title= REPORTE TV 8/9|author=José Pérez|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 9, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>

In August 2008, both WWC and IWA lost talents to the re-branded EWO, in the case of the promotion these were of talents and included Universal Heavyweight Champion Noriega.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912214508if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5868.php|title= NORIEGA SE MARCHA DE LA EMPRESA|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 25, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref name=Mas>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912214528if_/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5874.php|title=MÁS SOBRE LA SALIDA DE NORIEGA|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 25, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912214533if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5875.php|title=MÁS LUCHADORES A LA EWO|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 26, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> This damaged the creative plans that WWC had with the wrestler, which included more defenses against international talents with arrangements with wrestlers such as Samoa Joe being made.<ref name=Mas/> This incident was combined with other complications, such as suspending a card.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080913035508if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5857.php|title= SUSPENDEN CARTELERA EN FLORIDA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 23, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> WWC took measures such as bringing in Corino for a longer run.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080912214613if_/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5884.php|title= CORINO DE VUELTA|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 27, 2008|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> On September 20, 2008, Jovica announced the adoption of new rules, including that throwing a wrestler over the third rope would result in a disqualification.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5960.php|title= RESULTADOS WWC SEPTIEMBRE NEGRO BAYAMÓN 9/20|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 21, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080930091731/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/5960.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2008-09-30}}</ref>

In October, the promotion announced the incorporation of foreign talents Ramón Alvarez and Slash Venom.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/6001.php|title=BRONCO DE VUELTA A LA WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 5, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205102221/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/6001.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2008-12-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/6012.php|title= SLASH VENOM A WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 7, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081010053349/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/6012.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2008-10-10}}</ref>
Prior to the 2008 general elections, the promotion accommodated a candidate for the PPR in its programming.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/46.php|title= ABOGADO DE RAY EN ELECCIONES|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 26, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081107134549/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/46.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2008-11-07}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/62.php|title= REPORTE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC 11/1|author=José Pérez|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 1, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081107142525/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/62.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2008-11-07}}</ref> The promotion also cancelled one of its cards in October.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/49.php|title=NOTAS DE LA WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 27, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205102825/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/49.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2008-12-05 }}</ref>

===Reliance on international talent===
In November, the promotion announced that Sabu, the Dudley Boyz, Elijah Burke, Armando Alejandro Estrada and Balls Mahoney would appear at Lockout, where a ceremony for Abdullah the Butchers purported retirement from wrestling would take place.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/79.php|title= WWC BLINDA 'LOCKOUT'|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 8, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20081209110710/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/79.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2008-12-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/126.php|title=TOMA FORMA LOCKOUT|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 23, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205101745/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/126.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2008-12-05 }}</ref> A plaque was presented and among the wrestlers present in the event was Smith Hart.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/207.php|title= MIEMBRO DE FAMILIA HART EN LOCKOUT|author=Eduardo Aponte|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 15, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090201111717/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/207.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-02-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/196.php|title= RESULTADOS WWC LOCKOUT 12/13|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 13, 2008|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090202124806/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/196.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-02-02}}</ref>

For Euphoria, WWC made arrangements to bring several foreign talents, including Big Daddy V and Eugene, which were expected to join those that appeared at Lockout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/191.php|title=¿EX WWE EN 'EUPHORIA'?|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 13, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090201024248/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/191.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-02-01 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/218.php|title=CARTELERA DE WWC EUPHORIA 1/3|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 20, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090202044007/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/218.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-02-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/236.php|title=REPORTE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC 12/27|author=José Pérez|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 27, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090201120359/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/236.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-02-01 }}</ref> After being contracted foe Euphoria, the promotion also extended Ricky Reyes's stay.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/273.php|title=NOTAS IWA Y WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 7, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090216193624/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/273.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-02-16 }}</ref> In February, WWC announced the arrival of Idol Stevens.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/364.php|title= EX WWE A HACER CAMPAÑA|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 4, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090218180015/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/364.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-02-18}}</ref>
After reports claimed that Laureano was leaving for PRWA, WWC clarified that this was inaccurate.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/418.php|title= MUCHAS NOTAS DE LA ESCENA BORICUA|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 25, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090302040751/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/418.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-03-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/421.php|title= CHICKY SE QUEDA EN WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 25, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090301175609/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/421.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-03-01}}</ref> The promotion also scheduled Sabu for a return. For La Hora de La Verdad, WWC held a promotion allusive to their association with WWE, awarding tickets for 12 Rounds along a limited number of ringside tickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/423.php|title=NOTAS DE WWC Y PRWA|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 27, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302040927/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/423.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-03-02 }}</ref>
In March, WWC made several announcements including the delay of Rudy's return to the ring and the creation of a new webpage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/438.php|title=NOTAS DE WWC Y PRWA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 4, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090327063105/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/438.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-03-27 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/454.php|title= WWC CON NUEVO PORTAL DE INTERNET|author=Eduardo Aponte|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 9, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090322232148/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/454.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-03-22}}</ref>
After IWA announced the return of Sewell to its roster, WWC made arrangements so that he would join them instead.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/513.php|title= SHANE A REGRESAR A LA ISLA|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 30, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090402084015/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/513.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-04-02}}</ref> Despite having to cancel a card in April, WWC announced the incorporation of female wrestlers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/519.php|title=NOTAS DE LA WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 1, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090404024802/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/519.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-04-04 }}</ref>
The promotion cut its ties with Sara Jay due to discipline issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/648.php|title=EXPLICAN CORTA CORRIDA DE LUCHADORA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 3, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090603095755/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/648.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-06-03 }}</ref>
Aniversario 2009 was dedicated to Hugo Savinovich, who began his career as a commentator at WWC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/697.php|title=¿A QUIÉN SE LE DEDICARÁ AIVERSARIO 2009|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 16, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090519180337/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/697.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-05-19 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/698.php|title= ANIVERSARIO A SER DEDICADO A HUGO|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 16, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090519180402/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/698.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-05-19}}</ref> To promote the event, the WWC arranged for González to be interviewed in Salsoul.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/691.php|title= PROXIMAS APARICIONES|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 14, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090517013433/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/691.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-05-17}}</ref> It also participated in charity visits during the Dia del Fanatico.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/671.php|title= WWC VISITA PACIENTES|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 9, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090513021946/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/671.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-05-13}}</ref> In May, WWC held a press conference and announced the card and notified that besides The Colóns, MVP and Umaga would be at Aniversario.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/716.php|title=ADELANTO DE ANIVERSARIO 2009|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 20, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090609125133/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/716.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-06-09 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/718.php|title= NOTAS CONFERENCIA DE PRENSA WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 20, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090605163302/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/718.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-06-05}}</ref>
After being released from TNA, Sewell confirmed his fulltime return to WWC.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/735.php|title= SHANE COMENTA SOBRE SALIDA DE TNA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 27, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090530071552/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/735.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-05-30}}</ref> In June WWC announced several more promotional stunts, including a pre-event party and the integration of former boxing world champion Félix Trinidad to serve as referee of the main event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/768.php|title= 'PARTY' PRE ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 5, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090608050752/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/768.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-06-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/790.php|title= MEGA ADICIÓN A ANIVERSARIO|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 10, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090613032644/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/790.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/795.php|title=TITO ANUNCIA ROL EN ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 11, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090614035523/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/795.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-06-14 }}</ref> The promotion also contracted former IWA commenter, Axel Cruz.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/789.php|title=NOTAS DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 10, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090613032637/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/789.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-06-13 }}</ref>
Prior to Aniversario, WWC announced a recess, the involvement of several media personalities and the incorporation of more talent, including Stacy Brooks, ODB, Figueroa and Ken Anderson, to the event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/837.php|title=NOTAS DE LA WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 24, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090627101823/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/837.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-06-27 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/829.php|title=OTRA LUCHA PARA ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 21, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090717043723/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/829.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-07-17 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/821.php|title= APOLO A LUCHAR EN ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 17, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090708041729/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/821.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-07-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/856.php|title=OTRA ADICIÓN A ANIVERSARIO|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 29, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090702032050/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/856.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-07-02 }}</ref> WWC aired promos filmed at the WWE offices and TNA's Impact Zone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/847.php|title=REPORTE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC 6/27|author=José Pérez|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 27, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090630052737/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/847.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-06-30 }}</ref>

In July, WWC continued their widespread promotional tour, despite suffering the loss of MVP.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/871.php|title=CAMBIO EN ANIVERSARIO|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 4, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090715053434/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/871.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-07-15 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/878.php|title=CHICKY EN LA RADIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 6, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090709152727/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/878.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-07-09 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/879.php|title=DOS FIRMAS DE AUTÓGRAFOS|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 6, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090710014816/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/879.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-07-10 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/882.php|title=APARICIONES DE HUGO EN LA ISLA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 8, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090712060249/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/882.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-07-12 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/884.php|title=UMAGA NO LLEGA A 'INSTORE'|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 9, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090715092012/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/884.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-07-15 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/895.php|title=REVIEW FIRMA DE AUTÓGRAFOS|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 12, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090715092127/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/895.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-07-15 }}</ref> In the process, the IWA booked OBD to a future date despite her scheduled appearance at WWC, airing a promo segment.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/873.php|title= SEGMENTO CONFUSO EN LA TV|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 4, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090715052957/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/873.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-07-15}}</ref> The promotion also held a pre-event party.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/888.php|title=FOTOS DEL 'PARTY PRE ANIVERSARIO'|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 10, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090715092032/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/888.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-07-15 }}</ref> WWC filmed Aniversario 2009 with the intent of turning it into a DVD narrated by Savinovich and Carlos Cabrera, WWE's Spanish commentators.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/890.php|title=NOTAS DE ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 11, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090715092042/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/890.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-07-15 }}</ref>
At the event, Savinovich announced that he would produce the following two Aniversarios.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/894.php|title= RESULTADOS WWC ANIVERSARIO 2009|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 11, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20090715092108/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/894.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2009-07-15}}</ref> However, the surprise appearance of Noriega upset Corino, who felt that months of pushing BJ had been damaged and left the promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/901.php|title=CORINO TERMINA CORRIDA CON WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 13, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090716202353/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/901.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-07-16 }}</ref> During this time, the promotion also signed Ricky Steamboat Jr., who debuted on July 24, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/891.php|title=MAS NOTAS DE ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 11, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090715092048/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/891.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2009-07-15 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/|title=DEBUTA HOY EN LA ISLA, HIJO DE LEYENDA WWE|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 24, 2009|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=August 10, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090810065320/http://prwrestling.com/|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref> Following Aniversario 2009, the promotion reintroduced a revamped website.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/|title=WWC CON LA PÁGINA WEB ONLINE|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 20, 2009|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=July 28, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090728031557/http://www.prwrestling.com/|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref> For Summer Madness, WWC brought Ricky Steamboat, Sr. to team with his son.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/|title=CARTELERAS PARA WWC SUMMER MADNESS|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 9, 2009|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=August 10, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090810065320/http://prwrestling.com/|url-status=bot: unknown}}</ref>

Following a hiatus during which a series of WWE house shows were held in Puerto Rico, the promotion was forced to cancel an event and reorganize their schedule.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1117.php|title= NOTAS DE LA WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 11, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100102010059/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1117.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2010-01-02}}</ref> Prior to Septiembre Negro, the promotion made moves in its roster to incorporate former IWA World Heavyweight Champion Bison Smith, but his debut was delayed due to a Japan tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1141.php|title=¿EX IWA HACIA LA WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 17, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100102004858/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1141.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-01-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1144.php|title=MAS NOTAS DE LA LUCHA LIBRE DE PR|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 18, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100102013751/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1144.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-01-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1150.php|title=ATRASAN DEBUT DE BISON EN WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 21, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100102010854/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1150.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-01-02 }}</ref> The relationship between WWC and Trinidad became strained prior to Halloween Wrestling Xtravaganza 2009, removing him from scheduled appearances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1286.php|title=TITO FUERA DE PROMOCION DE WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 31, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100303044917/http://prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1286.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-03 }}</ref> Plans made for a match between the boxer and Orlando Colón were dropped when he decided not to wrestle.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1318.php|title=NOTAS DE LA WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 9, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100307024935/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1318.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-07 }}</ref>
WWC opted to close the 2009 season early with a Crossfire PPV, for which they introduced new HD cameras.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1309.php|title=NOTAS DE LA WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 5, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100323213441/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1309.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-23 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1377.php|title=NOTAS DE CROSSFIRE|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 28, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100326235216/http://prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1377.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-26 }}</ref> Despite this, a show called "WWC goes to St. Thomas" was scheduled to take place in the Virgin Islands during the offseason.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1314.php|title= AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 6, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100213135122/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1314.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2010-02-13}}</ref>

===Savio Vega and legal battle with IWA-PR===
After recovering Bryan, WWC began promoting the "unimaginable", later revealed to be the debut of [[Ricky Banderas]] for the promotion.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1365.php|title=NOTAS DE LA WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 22, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100317103825/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1365.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-17 }}</ref> The arrival marked the latest in a series of attempts to take the wrestler away from the IWA, and served to set a match against Carly Colón to open the 2010 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1375.php|title=CERCA LA LLEGADA DE BANDERAS A WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 26, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100330034156/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1375.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-30 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1378.php|title=¿LUCHA 'GRANDE' A SER ANUNCIADA?|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 28, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100326230701/http://prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1378.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-26 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1379.php|title=OFICIAL: BANDERAS VS CARLITO EN ENERO|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 28, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100307025218/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1379.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-07 }}</ref> It was later revealed that the negotiations had been carried out by Hugo Savinovich.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1403.php|title=¿QUIEN AYUDÓ A QUE BANDERAS DECIDIERA WWC?|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 6, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100323204137/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1403.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-23 }}</ref> AAA promoted the move in Mexico.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1386.php|title=BANDERAS HABLA SOBRE LLEGADA A WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 1, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100328103305/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1386.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-28 }}</ref>

In December the promotion made a series of moves, enrolling new editor Alberto Rodriguez and the signing of Mr. Kennedy for the Euphoria show to be held at the Coliseum of Puerto Rico.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1399.php|title=MAS LUCHAS PARA EUPHORIA|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 5, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100326055115/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1399.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-26 }}</ref> After WWC spoiled that Sewell had left to join to join the IWA and make a surprise appearance at Christmas in PR, they responded by filing a lawsuit prohibiting the use of the character of "Ricky Banderas" and forcing the use of "El Triple Mega Campeon" as replacement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1416.php|title=SHANE FUERA DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 12, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100323202940/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1416.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-23 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1419.php|title=SHANE REACCIONA A BRINCO A LA IWA|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 12, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100314215438/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1419.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-14 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1487.php|title=IWA DETIENE USO DE 'RICKY BANDERAS'|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 31, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325080348/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1487.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-25 }}</ref> WWC's own Gorbea refute the content of the press release, becoming involved in a public dispute with BJ.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1426.php|title=CAREO DE LUCHADORES EN FACEBOOK|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 14, 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100323202437/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1426.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-23 }}</ref> During the offseason, WWC loaned talents Diaz and Gorbea as well as referee [[Angel Fashion]], to independent promotion NPW.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1425.php|title= RESULTADOS NPW 12/12, CAGUAS|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 14, 2009|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100323204142/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1425.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2010-03-23}}</ref> During the offseason, the promotion loaned talent to be used in the season closer of independent promotions HWR and CWF.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1489.php|title= RESULTADOS 'THE KING' HWR 12/26|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 1, 2010|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100408043852/http://prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1489.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2010-04-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1515.php|title=RESULTADOS CWF 1/03 PONCE|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 6, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100314115020/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1515.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-14 }}</ref>

On January 9, 2010, it was reported that WWE had released Pain.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1529.php|title=BORICUA QUEDA FUERA DE WWE|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 9, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100315170953/http://prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1529.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-15 }}</ref> WWC made moves to secure his return to the promotion, later announcing his return as well as Laureano's.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1536.php|title=NOTAS DE LA WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 12, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100328104746/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1536.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-28 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1538.php|title=CHICKY Y BLACK PAIN EN EUPHORIA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 13, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100323214359/http://prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1538.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-23 }}</ref> To promote the arrival of Banderas, WWC once again recurred to promoting itself on Wapa, appearing in Logrono's show Sunshine Remix along González.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1541.php|title=CAREO EN LA TV|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 13, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100314110309/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1541.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-14 }}</ref> The promotion contracted Eric Perez as soon as he was released from his WWE contract.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1574.php|title=NOTAS DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100326060521/http://www.prwrestling.com:80/noticiasprw2/1574.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-26 }}</ref>

In February 2010, WWC declared the Women's Championship vacant due to failure to defend and inactivated the division citing a lack of female talent.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1651.php|title=NOTAS DE LA WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 27, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100221073240/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1651.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-02-21 }}</ref> As Orlando Colón left for WWE, WWC incorporated Scott Steiner to its roster.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1697.php|title=WWC PREPARA PRÓXIMO SHOW GRANDE|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 28, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100303144308/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1697.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-03 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1700.php|title=ORLANDO COLÓN PARTE HACIA FLORIDA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 28, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100304050346/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1700.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-04 }}</ref> In March, WWC cancelled a card without previous notification and reactivated the female division.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1712.php|title=AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 4, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100308160542/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1712.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-08 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1715.php|title=WWC CANCELA CARTELERA|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 6, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100309095553/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1715.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-03-09 }}</ref> Savinovich produced Aniversario 2010, while the previous event was released in DVD.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1817.php|title=NOTAS DE LA WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 1, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100404131236/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1817.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-04-04 }}</ref> In April 2010, WWC continued cancelling events.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1920.php|title=NOTAS DE LA WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 2, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100504231833/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1920.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-05-04 }}</ref> Though it brought several foreign stars such as Steiner and Shelton Benjamin for Aniversario, WWC lost Carlito following his release from WWE.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1982.php|title=ANIVERSARIO TOMA FORMA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 22, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100525071100/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1982.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-05-25 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1994.php|title=CARLITO FUERA DE ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 25, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100530033223/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/1994.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-05-30 }}</ref> Weather conditions also led to the cancellation of another card.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2007.php|title=CANCELAN CARTELERAS HOY|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 28, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100601034809/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2007.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-01 }}</ref> Afterwards, they backtracked on removing Carlito from Aniversario, which was dedicated to Pedro Castillo.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2009.php|title=NOTAS DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 29, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100601034829/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2009.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-01 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2017.php|title=ANIVERSARIO DEDICADO A...|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 1, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100606163839/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2017.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-06 }}</ref> As Aniversario approached, more talent was added, and rumors swirled that IWA owner Savio Vega would appear in the event.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2020.php|title=OTRO NOMBRE CONFIRMADO PARA ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 1, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100606163910/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2020.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-06 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2023.php|title=¿SAVIO VEGA EN ANIVERSARIO?|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 3, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100605024011/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2023.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-05 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2026.php|title=NOTAS DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 4, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100608125716/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2026.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-08 }}</ref> Prior to the event, WWC brought Ricky Banderas as referee and switched Katie Lee Burchill for OBD due to visa issues.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2039.php|title=CAMBIOS EN ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 8, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612202335/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2039.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-12 }}</ref> The approaches to Vega eventually concluded in a skit where he appeared alongside Carlos Colón in a television show insulting Carlito.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2041.php|title=LO MAS RECIENTE SOBRE SAVIO Y WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 8, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612202341/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2041.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-12 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2055.php|title=HUGO MENCIONA A SAVIO EN WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 12, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100616074150/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2055.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-16 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2059.php|title= CARLOS COLON Y SAVIO JUNTOS...|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 13, 2010|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100617184458/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2059.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2010-06-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2061.php|title=MAS DEL INCIDENTE CARLOS-SAVIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 13, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100617184521/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2061.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-17 }}</ref> This angle was well received, receiving an approval of 64% among polled wrestling fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2093.php|title=RESULTADOS DE LA ENCUESTA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 20, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100625004714/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2093.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-25 }}</ref> IWA emphasized it in its programming, while WWC did not.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2109.php|title=AVANCE DE IWA IMPACTO TOTAL|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 25, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100629064838/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2109.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-29 }}</ref> Ultimately, the angle was abandoned before Aniversario.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2126.php|title=ESTATUS DE SAVIO VEGA Y WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 25, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100704043613/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2126.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-07-04 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2149.php|title=LO ULTIMO SOBRE SAVIO VEGA EN ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 9, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100712135045/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2149.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-07-12 }}</ref> Afterwards, several matches were confirmed for the event.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2074.php|title=MAS LUCHAS PARA ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 16, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100619231500/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2074.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-19 }}</ref> A documentary of WWC's history was announced by Wrestling Observer Shoots.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2076.php|title=EN PLANES DOCUMENTAL DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 16, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100620174037/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2076.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-06-20 }}</ref>
In July 2010, WWC returned to Trinidad and Tobago in an event that featured Victor Jovica's retirement match.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2130.php|title=NOTAS DE SHOWS WWC EN TRINIDAD & TOBAGO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 1, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100705134532/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2130.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-07-05 }}</ref> It also held conversations with the intention of hosting more frequent, likely monthly, events in the region. For Aniversario, WWC brought Booker T. Afterwards, WWC lost Idol Stevens to WWE.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2170.php|title=IDOL STEVENS DE VUELTA A WWE|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 14, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100717130920/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2170.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-07-17 }}</ref> A return to Trinidad and Tobago was announced for October.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2219.php|title= NOTAS DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 30, 2010|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100804035924/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2219.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2010-08-04}}</ref> In August, WWC continued having issues with the cancellation of events.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2264.php|title=NOTAS DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 13, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100817014316/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2264.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-08-17 }}</ref> Hugo Savinovich continued with an on-screen role.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2266.php|title=BANDERAS VS CARLITO – TOMA TRES|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 14, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100817014340/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2266.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-08-17 }}</ref> WWC had issues being forced to move venues, while its show did not go to air due to weather conditions.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2314.php|title=NOTAS DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 29, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100831190058/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2314.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-08-31 }}</ref> In August 2010, WWC moved its headquarters from Santurce to Hato Rey, also in San Juan.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2238.php|title= NOTAS DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 5, 2010|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100828020229/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2238.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2010-08-28}}</ref> With Carlos Colón promoting WWE, he held contests in conjunction with WWC.<ref name="NOTAS DEL WWC">{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2331.php|title= NOTAS DEL WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 3, 2010|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20100907171334/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2331.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2010-09-07}}</ref> WWC brought in DWE president Rico Casanova, emphasizing the role and launching an interpromotional angle.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2485.php|title=NOTAS DEL WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 22, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101026014202/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2485.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-10-26 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2490.php|title=RESULTADOS WWC EN BAYAMON 10/23|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101027071809/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2490.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-10-27 }}</ref> WWC promoted a match between Eddie Colón and Hideo Saito as an interpromotional, WWE vs. NJPW, encounter.<ref name=Banderaslawsuit>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2602.php|title=AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 3, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222112855/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2602.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-12-22 }}</ref> As IWA claimed ownership of the character of "El Mesias" Ricky Banderas, WWC billed the wrestler as "El Hombre que ellos llaman El Mesías Ricky Banderas" and "El Mega Campeón".<ref name=Banderaslawsuit/> The public perception of WWC's product improved during this year.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2667.php|title= RESULTADOS DE LA ENCUESTA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 24, 2010|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101227234528/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2667.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2010-12-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2688.php|title=REFLEXIONES DEL 2010 EN PUERTO RICO|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 30, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105230327/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2688.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-01-05 }}</ref> For Euphoria 2011, WWC continued relying on former WWE wrestlers and brought MVP.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2670.php|title=MVP EN EUPHORIA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 26, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101229073126/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2670.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-12-29 }}</ref>

During this time frame Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre consisted of airing taped matches, Lo que Está Pasando hosted by Alejandro Rodil, El Wizard Analiza and Clásicos de la Lucha Libre.<ref name="NOTAS DEL WWC"/> However, WWC made some changes and introduced a new section named La Opinión de Gilbert, which temporarily replaced El Wizard Analiza.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7067.php|title=NOTAS DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 27, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110302185311/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7067.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-03-02 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7082.php|title=AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 3, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307072047/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7082.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-03-07 }}</ref> José Herrera and Abel Durant were featured in recurrent roles along Montesinos and Rodil.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8272.php|title=AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 9, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120613174949/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8272.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-06-13 }}</ref> Jerry Rodríguez also had a recurrent role as a narrator and occasional host of Lo Que Está Pasando.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2177.php|title=AVANCE DE SUPERESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 17, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100721123340/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/2177.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2010-07-21 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7974.php|title= AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 3, 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120220005348/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7974.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2012-02-20}}</ref>

The promotion resumed its work with charity and held tryouts.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7211.php|title= NOTAS DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 8, 2010|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110412124013/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7211.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2011-04-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7336.php|title=WWC A CELEBRAR 'TRYOUTS'|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 24, 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110603150614/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7336.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-06-03 }}</ref>

===La Invasión and derivative angles===
Prior to Aniversario, WWC promoted in the mainstream media including NotiUNO.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7359.php|title=AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 3, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616123126/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7359.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-06-16 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7427.php|title=INVADER EN LOS MEDIOS|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 29, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110703081722/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7427.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-03 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7461.php|title=APARICIONES DE TALENTOS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 12, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714233001/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7461.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-14 }}</ref> It was, however, forced to cancel a card when its truck failed.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7365.php|title=WWC CANCELA CARTELERA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 5, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616123121/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7365.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-06-16 }}</ref> WWC supplemented the card with TNA knockout Sarita, longstanding TNA talent Abyss and exWWE Chavo Guerrero.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7386.php|title=DOS 'KNOCKOUTS' EN ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 14, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616123111/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7386.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-06-16 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7400.php|title=DOS LUCHAS MÁS PARA ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 19, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110623080339/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7400.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-06-23 }}</ref> One of the cards was moved due to a scheduling conflict with the BSN.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7454.php|title=CAMBIO DE FECHA EN ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 11, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715150229/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7454.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-15 }}</ref> Steve Corino was announced, but his appearance was cancelled.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7467.php|title=LUCHADOR NO ESTARÁ EN ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 14, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718083729/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7467.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-18 }}</ref>
Days before the celebration of the event, WWC began teasing about an "explosive" storyline.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7443.php|title=WWC ANUNCIA 'BOMBAZO' EN ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 6, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110709122427/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7443.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-09 }}</ref> Savio Vega initially denied the implication that he was involved.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7445.php|title=SAVIO Y WWC SE TIRAN POR FACEBOOK|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711113336/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7445.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-11 }}</ref> Instead, as references were made to IWA in Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre, Thunder and Lightning appeared.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7451.php|title=ÁNGULO GRANDE EN SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 10, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714051403/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7451.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-14 }}</ref> Vega once again denied that the "invasion" was going on.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7452.php|title=SAVIO: 'NO HAY TAL INVASIÓN'|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 10, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714051436/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7452.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-14 }}</ref> Despite this, both sides continued in negotiations and ultimately reached an agreement late in the final week, with Vega appearing in Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7468.php|title=¿HABRÁ INVASIÓN EN ANIVERSARIO?|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718084502/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7468.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-18 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7474.php|title=SAVIO APARECE EN SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 16, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719194821/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7474.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-19 }}</ref> Thunder and Lightning remained the storyline representatives of IWA in WWC.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7478.php|title=NOTAS DEL CHOQUE DE EMPRESAS|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 16, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719191531/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7478.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-19 }}</ref> IWA hyped the arrival of WWC wrestlers to Summer Attitude, mentioning Carlito.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7498.php|title=IWA ANUNCIA TALENTO WWC A 'INVADIR'|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 19, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724153254/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7498.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-24 }}</ref> The angle was well received by the wrestling fans of Puerto Rico.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7502.php|title=RESULTADOS DE LA ENCUESTA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 21, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110724153337/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7502.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-24 }}</ref> Vega mentioned that both Miguel Pérez and Victor Jovica opposed to the idea, though he stated that Perez later warmed up to it.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7517.php|title= 'NOS QUEDAMOS CON EL CANTO'|author=Juan Rosario|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 29, 2011|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110809075136/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7517.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2011-08-09}}</ref> Four chairs were reserved for IWA the first night of Aniversario 2011, with Thunder and Lightning hinting that they were not alone.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7471.php|title=WWC ANIVERSARIO EN PONCE 7/15|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 15, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719190817/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7471.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-19 }}</ref> The main night of Aniversario, Los Fujitivos wrestled Thunder and Lightning to a no contest in a match were two referees, representing WWC and IWA, counted at the same time.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7487.php|title=ANIVERSARIO 2011 EN BAYAMON 7/17|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 17, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110719183438/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7487.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-07-19 }}</ref> Afterwards, Savio Vega accompanied by a host of IWA wrestlers including Dennis Rivera, Noel Rodiguez, Spectro, Hiram Tua and Carlos Cotto attacked them. He insulted Shane Sewell, Mr. Big and Blitz due to their association with WWC at the moment and insulted Carlito. At IWA Summer Attitude, Gilbert interrupted an homage to Victor Quiñones, prompting a confrontation with Savio Vega.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7522.php|title=NOTAS DE IWA SUMMER ATTITUDE 7/30|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 30, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810114913/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7522.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-08-10 }}</ref> He was backed by WWC wrestlers Díaz, Los Rabiosos, Los Fujitivos and Shane Sewell. The invading team was repelled by the IWA-PR roster, but accepted a challenge issued by Vega. WWC recorded the intervention.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7523.php|title=NOTAS DE LA LUCHA LIBRE BORICUA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 31, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110808090827/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7523.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-08-08 }}</ref> WWC aired footage of the intervention of its wrestlers at Summer Attitude.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7534.php|title=AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 3, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809230127/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7534.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-08-09 }}</ref> Colón answered the insults thrown at him by Savio Vega in Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7555.php|title= AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 11, 2011|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110911191427/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7555.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2011-09-11}}</ref> WWC cancelled a card due to weather conditions.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7585.php|title=NOTAS DE LA LUCHA LIBRE BORICUA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=August 25, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911212628/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7585.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-09-11 }}</ref> The collaboration was cancelled when both promotions failed to reach an economic agreement.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7617.php|title=¿FIN DE LA GUERRA DE EMPRESAS?|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 7, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924045205/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7617.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-09-24 }}</ref> A tropical storm led to another cancelled card.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7625.php|title=NOTAS DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 10, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924045239/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7625.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-09-24 }}</ref> WWC gave its side of the cancellation in its programming.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7637.php|title=AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 16, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110924054413/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7637.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-09-24 }}</ref>

Despite the failure of the collaboration, Los Dueños de la Malicia appeared in Superestrellas and challenged Los Fujitivos for the WWC World Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7640.php|title=DENNIS Y NOEL APARECEN EN 'SUPER ESTRELLAS'|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 17, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110925171134/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7640.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-09-25 }}</ref> At Septiembre Negro they won the match, immediately leaving the venue afterwards.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7659.php|title=SEPTIEMBRE NEGRO EN CAGUAS 9/24|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 25, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005233116/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7659.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-10-05 }}</ref> WWC used the commission as a plot device to declare the titles held up, reaffirming the posture later in Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7674.php|title=AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 30, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005233659/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7674.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-10-05 }}</ref> Despite refusing to return the belts to WWC, when interviewed by mainstream media outlet [[NotiCel]] Los Dueños de la Malicia assured that they "had not stolen anything" and were the legitimate champions per the rules of professional wrestling.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7663.php|title=LA MALICIA HABLA SOBRE LAS CORREAS|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110929211729/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7663.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-09-29 }}</ref> The report also noted that the actions that followed the event were not part of a storyline. WWC later changed the official result of the match through the commissioners, declaring it null and declared that Los Fujitivos remained champions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7676.php|title=CAMBIAN DECISIÓN DE CAMPEONATOS|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 1, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005225002/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7676.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-10-05 }}</ref> For Halloween Wrestling Xtravaganza, WWC brought Blue Demon Jr.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7720.php|title=BLUE DEMON EN CARTELERAS DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 19, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111022224724/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7720.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2011-10-22 }}</ref> In its programming, El Wizard Analiza returned to coexist along La Opinión de Gilbert.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7891.php|title=AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 29, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110220821/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7891.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-01-10 }}</ref> Alejandro Rodil returned to host Lo que esta pasando en WWC.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7848.php|title=AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 14, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006195245/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7848.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-10-06 }}</ref> Savio Vega reappeared in WWC, challenging Carlito both in Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre and Euphoria.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7913.php|title=SAVIO APARECE EN SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 7, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110024524/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7913.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-01-10 }}</ref> Afterwards, Carlito answered.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7924.php|title=AVANCE DE SUPER ESTRELLAS WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 12, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120116020550/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/7924.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-01-16 }}</ref> They cancelled a card in February.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8018.php|title=NOTAS DE LA LUCHA LIBRE BORICUA|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 21, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225033303/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8018.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-02-25 }}</ref> WWC once again relied on Primo and Epico, exWWE talent for Aniversario and brought Banderas and ROH World Heavyweight Champion Davey Richards.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8156.php|title=WWC ANUNCIA LUCHA PARA ANIVERSARIO|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 21, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425214144/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8156.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-04-25 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8180.php|title=NOTAS DE LA LUCHA LIBRE BORICUA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 29, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527124839/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8180.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-05-27 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8198.php|title=NOTAS DE LA LUCHA LIBRE BORICUA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 6, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527124845/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8198.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-05-27 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8235.php|title=NOTAS DE LA LUCHA LIBRE BORICUA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 23, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120527065505/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8235.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-05-27 }}</ref> In April, the promotion cancelled another card citing weather conditions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8144.php|title=NOTAS DE LA LUCHA LIBRE BORICUA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 15, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120519111419/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8144.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-05-19 }}</ref> The pattern continued in May, when it cancelled a card due to low turnout.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8225.php|title=NOTAS DE LA LUCHA LIBRE BORICUA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524050728/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8225.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-05-24 }}</ref> One of its referees died.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8241.php|title= FALLECE ARBITRO DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 26, 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120602221531/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8241.php|access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date= 2012-06-02}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8242.php|title=CAUSA DE MUERTE DE 'GEMELO' VARGAS|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=May 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120602221537/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8242.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-06-02 }}</ref> As IWA-PR entered a prolonged hiatus, WWC brought Andy Levine and Wes Brisco to spend a season in the company.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8326.php|title=NOTAS DE WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 4, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121006205513/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8326.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-10-06 }}</ref> In October 2012, JBL claimed during a WWE show that Carlos Colón owed him money.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8540.php|title=JBL LE 'TIRA' A CARLOS COLON|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=October 8, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011202146/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8540.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2012-10-11 }}</ref> In March 2013, WWC debuted new belts commissioned to Top Rope.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8940.php|title=NOTAS DE LA LUCHA LIBRE BORICUA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 28, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130331001600/http://www.prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8940.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2013-03-31 }}</ref> The promotion cancelled a card at Mayagüez due to low attendance.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8999.php|title=NOTAS DE LA LUCHA LIBRE BORICUA|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 14, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423101849/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/8999.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2013-04-23 }}</ref> Towards the end of the year, WWC experienced some instability in its roster, with three wrestlers leaving, Gilbert initially announcing that he was leaving and Ricky Banderas being replaced for Euphoria.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/9545.php|title=TRES SALIDAS EN WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 4, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131210115115/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/9545.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2013-12-10 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/9686.php|title=NOTAS DEL WWC|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=December 28, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140109202431/http://prwrestling.com/noticiasprw2/9686.php |access-date=August 17, 2023|archive-date=2014-01-09 }}</ref> On April 16, 2014, World Wrestling Council, Inc. was revoked as the underlying corporation for the brand.<ref name=WWCI/> An identically named entity being registered on March 3, 2015.<ref name=WWCII>{{cite web|url=https://opencorporates.com/companies/pr/348694-111|title=WORLD WRESTLING COUNCIL, INC.|publisher=Open Corporates|date=April 27, 2023|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>

===Fallout of hurricane Maria (2017–2019)===
Following the passing of [[Hurricane Maria]] over Puerto Rico, the WWC headquarters lost power for a prolonged time period due to infrastructure damage. In response, the promotion issued licenses to some of its wrestlers to participate in the local independent scene, barring some creative limitations that prevented them from being booked in clean defeats.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://impactoestelar.com/el-impacto-semanal-12-20-cwa-sorprende-al-2017-wwe-clash-champions-y-mas/|title = El Impacto Semanal (12/20): CWA sorprende al 2017, WWE Clash of Champions y más ~ Impacto Estelar|date = 20 December 2017}}</ref> As of December 2017, WWC's one-hour weekend shows on WAPA-TV continued to rerun the last several episodes produced prior to Maria. Almost five months after the hurricane, WWC confirmed its return with new episodes of the weekend shows (consisting of newly recorded commentary and interview segments mixed with repeats of high-profile matches) leading up to a new live event on March 3, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.contralona.com/single-post/2018/02/07/ULTIMA-HORA-La-acci%C3%B3n-100-garantizada-de-WWC-hace-su-regreso-oficial-1|title=Contralona.com {{!}} San Juan {{!}} Contralona|website=Contralona.com {{!}} San Juan {{!}} Contralona|date=7 February 2018|language=en|access-date=2018-02-10}}</ref> For Aniversario, the promotion announced Jake Swagger, Del Rio and the Briscoes.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/anuncian-oponente-de-carlito-para-aniversario/|title=Anuncian oponente de Carlito para Aniversario|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 2, 2018|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/pr-pareja-de-roh-y-lucha-por-el-campeonato-universal-anunciadas-para-aniversario-wwc/|title= PR: Pareja de ROH y lucha por el campeonato Universal anunciadas para Aniversario WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 10, 2018|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> Still relying on foreign talent, WWC announced Mark Henry for Septiembre Negro, but later retracted the name as the card underwent several changes including the absence of an announced Eddie Colón.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/luchas-celebrarse-en-wwc-septiembre-negro/|title=Luchas a celebrarse en WWC Septiembre Negro|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 2, 2018|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/cambio-en-la-lucha-estelar-de-wwc-septiembre-negro/|title=Cambio en la lucha estelar de WWC Septiembre Negro|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 8, 2018|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> In November 2018, it was reported that WWC had finalized the sale of its video library to WWE.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/reporte-wwe-compra-libreria-de-videos-de-wwc/|title=Reporte: WWE compra libreria de videos de WWC|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=November 6, 2018|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>

On July 23, 2018, longtime talent Ramón Álvarez (a.k.a. El Bronco No. 1) and Engel Landolfi unveiled a spinoff based in the Dominican Republic, WWC DR, receiving the support of Colón and Jovica (who loaned both the trade name and logo for use).<ref name="WWCDR">{{Cite web|url=https://www.contralona.com/single-post/2018/09/04/Nace-WWC-DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC-con-un-magno-cartel-en-el-mes-de-octubre|title=Nace WWC DOMINICAN REPUBLIC con un magno cartel en el mes de octubre|date=4 September 2018}}</ref> Its first event was scheduled for October 28, 2018, featuring talent from both WWC (such as Carlito, Gilbert, Thunder and Lightning) and local competitor WWL ([[El Nazareno|Superstar Ash]], Ángel Fashion and [[Vanilla Vargas]]).<ref name="WWCDR" />

In November 2018, WWE acquired the WWC video library.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pwinsider.com/article/121569/wwe-acquires-world-wrestling-council-wwc-video-library.html?p=1|title=WWE acquires World Wrestling Council (WWC) video library|work=PWInsider|access-date=6 November 2018}}</ref>

===IWA-PR, pandemic and LAWE (2019–2021)===
While still part of WWE's roster (yet inactive), Eddie and Orlando Colón returned to WWC, working in both administrative roles and as in-ring talent in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://superluchas.com/epico-yo-voy-a-seguir-en-wwe-pero-es-tiempo-de-regresar-a-casa/|title = Epico: "Yo voy a seguir en WWE pero es tiempo de regresar a casa" | Superluchas|date = 20 May 2019}}</ref> Ray González was brought back in and placed in a creative role that was described onscreen as Director of Operations. As the new administration became more involved backstage, WWC introduced elements to its product, including a new logo.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/pr-wwc-cambia-logo-noriega-regresa-esta-noche/|title=PR: WWC cambia logo; Noriega regresa esta noche|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=July 13, 2019|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>
In February 2020, WWC and IWA-PR began a second inter-promotional angle, which featured Savio Vega and Ray González "crossing the line" and appearing in the other promotion.

On February 13, 2020, a video where Ray González extended an invitation to Savio Vega (now acting as president of the IWA-PR after it emerged from a hiatus in 2018) to attend a WWC to present him with a proposal that would be mutually beneficial was posted in the IWA-PR's social media platforms.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://impactoestelar.com/ray-gonzalez-llama-savio-vega-pero-el-numero-es-privado/|title=Ray Gonzalez Llama Savio Vega; Pero el Numero Es Privado ~ Impacto Estelar|date=14 February 2020}}</ref> After some anticipation, the summon was accepted in a subsequent segment aired in Superestrellas de la Lucha Libre.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.contralona.com/single-post/2020/02/15/ÚLTIMA-HORA-Savio-Vega-a-estar-presente-ESTA-NOCHE-en-WWC-Manat%C3%AD | title=ÚLTIMA HORA: Savio Vega a estar presente ESTA NOCHE en WWC Manatí (VIDEOS) | date=15 February 2020 }}</ref> On February 15, 2020, Vega accepted a copy of the document from González and informed that he would give his final answer at the IWA-PR event Histeria Boricua 2020.<ref name=Documento>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/pr-savio-vega-aparece-en-show-wwc-en-manti/|title = PR: Savio Vega aparece en show WWC en Manatí|date = 15 February 2020}}</ref> During this skit, the heel faction known as Legacy (composed by Eddie Colón, Gilbert and [[Peter John Ramos]]) were placed in antagonism to the agreement.<ref name=Documento/>

During the pandemic, WWC had scant activity and was forced to cancel joint event Alianza Letal.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/pr-wwc-pospone-alianza-letal/|title=PR: WWC pospone "Alianza Letal"|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=March 12, 2020|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> They aired Aniversario to cope with the lack of new material.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/pr-wwc-transmitira-aniversario-41-luchadores-en-dontrushchallenge/|title=PR: WWC transmitirá Aniversario 41; Luchadores en #dontrushchallenge|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=April 13, 2020|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> In the summer of 2020 the promotion announced its intention to return to hosting cards, which didn't happen due to government restrictions.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/pr-wwc-en-planes-de-volver-a-celebrar-carteleras/|title=PR: WWC en planes de volver a celebrar carteleras|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 30, 2020|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> Instead, the promotion began filming in a public-less venue, filming Cuentas Pendientes which was originally intended as an iPPV but was ultimately used to fill the gap in programming.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/pr-wwc-anuncia-ippv-luchas-anunciadas/|title=PR: WWC celebrará iPPV; Dos luchas anunciadas|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 10, 2021|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/actualizacion-del-evento-wwc-cuentas-pendientes/|title=Actualización del evento WWC "Cuentas Pendientes"|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 31, 2021|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/wwc-anuncia-cuentas-pendientes-sera-gratis-por-ippv/|title= WWC anuncia "Cuentas Pendientes" será gratis por IPPV|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 30, 2021|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> The collaboration with IWA-PR concluded in June 2021 when, according to Vega, WWC stopped answering his calls.

In March 2021 a promotion named Latin American Wrestling Entertainment (LAWE) was inscribed in the [[Puerto Rico Department of State]] with Eddie Colón as its president. In June [[Mike Chioda]] publicly revealed his involvement in the project.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://impactoestelar.com/ex-arbitro-de-wwe-dice-que-los-colon-buscan-crear-nueva-empresa-en-puerto-rico/|title=Ex-Arbitro de WWE Dice Que los Colón Buscan Crear Nueva Empresa en Puerto Rico ~ Impacto Estelar|date=2 June 2021}}</ref> It officially launched in July, with Stacy Colón as its onscreen CEO.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://impactoestelar.com/latin-american-wrestling-es-oficialmente-anunciado/|title = Latin American Wrestling Es Oficialmente Anunciado ~ Impacto Estelar|date = 5 July 2021}}</ref> LAWE began announcing the signing of several wrestlers, among who was the incumbent Universal Heavyweight Champion Gilbert. The Colón cousins were also part of these roster additions.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/pr-dos-salida-en-wwc-mecha-wolf-llega-a-lawe/|title=PR: Dos salidas en WWC; Mecha Wolf llega a LAWE|author=Francisco Gaztambide|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=September 9, 2021|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> WWC avoided updating its status, but their YouTube channel was emptied and its official Facebook page was repurposed by former narrator Antonio "Tony" Montesinos.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/wwc-puerto-ricp-pierde-toda-su-presencia-en-la-internet/|title = WWC Puerto Rico pierde toda su presencia en la Internet|date = 10 August 2021}}</ref> LAWE had a separate structure, including social media presence.

On August 25, 2021, it was reported that the Colóns intended a merger by purchasing the shares owned by Victor Jovica.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://impactoestelar.com/los-colon-anuncian-salida-de-lawe/|title = Los Colón Anuncian Salida de LAWE ~ Impacto Estelar|date = 26 August 2021}}</ref> When negotiations failed to reach and agreement, all but Orlando and José Colón left LAWE.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/pr-eddie-orlando-y-stacy-colon-se-marchan-de-lawe/|title = PR: Eddie, Orlando y Stacy Colón se marchan de LAWE|date = 25 August 2021}}</ref> On August 30, 2021, WWC announced that it would resume the organization of events led by Carlos Colón, González and Jovica.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://impactoestelar.com/wwc-anuncia-su-regreso-ray-gonzalez-re-introducido/|title = WWC Anuncia Su Regreso; Ray Gonzalez Re-Introducido ~ Impacto Estelar|date = 30 August 2021}}</ref> Ultimately, Orlando remained operating LAWE. The promotion made its return card on March.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/pr-wwc-e-iwa-anuncian-shows-de-regreso/|title= PR: WWC e IWA anuncian shows de regreso|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=February 5, 2022|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> A rise in COVID-19 cases due to variants and government restrictions forced WWC to cancel Aniversario 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/pr-wwc-pospone-aniversario-iwa-histeria-boricua-sin-fans-por-ippv/|title= PR: WWC pospone Aniversario; IWA Histeria Boricua sin fans por iPPV|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=January 8, 2022|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> Still plagued by low attendance and instability, WWC brought Ric Flair and his son-in-law Andrade for Aniversario 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.prwrestling.com/nw/ric-flair-dice-viene-a-puerto-rico-en-agosto/|title= Ric Flair dice viene a Puerto Rico en agosto|publisher=Puerto Rico Wrestling|language=Spanish|date=June 17, 2022|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref>

===50th anniversary (2023)===
By reaching its quinquagenarian year of existence in 2023, WWC became the eighth promotion in the world to operate continuously for that amount of time after [[Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre]] (established in 1933), the NWA (1948), WWE (1953), [[East Coast Wrestling Association|ECWA]] (1967)<ref>{{Cite web |title=East Coast Wrestling Association |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=8&nr=21 |access-date=July 8, 2023 |website=Cagematch}}</ref> [[All Star Wrestling]] in the United Kingdom (1970),<ref name=greetings>[[Fighting Spirit Magazine]] issue 109, 2014, page 60: ''Greetings Grapple Fans: Brian Dixon''</ref> [[New Japan Pro Wrestling]] (1972) and [[All Japan Pro Wrestling]] (1972). The promotion began analyzing the possibility of expanding operations to the state of Florida, where a large Puerto Rican fanbase continues to grow.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elcalce.com/deportes/2023/02/12/wwc-evaluando-expandir-sus-operaciones-a-florida/|title=¿WWC evaluando expandir sus operaciones a Florida?|publisher=El Calce|language=Spanish|date=February 12, 2023|access-date=August 17, 2023}}</ref> As Aniversario 50 approached, WWC brought back José Roberto Rodríguez and Hugo Savinovich as backstage staff working on production.

== Roster ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" align="left center" width="65%"
|-
! width="15%" |Ring name
! width="20%" |Notes
|-
|[[Ray González]]
|
|-
|[[Xavant]]
|[[WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship|WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Champion]] / [[WWC Puerto Rico Heavyweight Championship|WWC Puerto Rico Champion]]
|-
|[[Intelecto 5 Estrellas]]
|[[WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship|WWC Universal Heavyweight Champion]]
|-
|[[Chicano (wrestler)|Chicano]]
|
|-
|[[Primo Colón|Eddie Colón]]
|director of operations / occasional wrestler
|-
|[[Gilbert (wrestler)|Gilbert]]
|
|-
|[[Mike Nice]]
|
|-
|[[Nihan (wrestler)|Nihan]]
|
|-
|[[Mr. Big (wrestler)|Mr. Big]] & [[Lightning (wrestler)|Lightning]]
|[[WWC World Tag Team Championship|WWC World Tag Team Champion]]
|-
|[[Joe Anthony]]
|[[WWC Junior Heavyweight Championship|WWC Junior Heavyweight Champion]]
|-
|[[JC Jexx]]
|
|-
|[[Jovan (wrestler)|Jovan]]
|
|-
|[[Diego Luna (wrestler)|Diego Luna]]
|
|-
|[[Armando Gorbea|El Informante]]
|
|-
|[[El Payaso Makabro]]
|
|-
|[[Will Kalagan]]
|
|-
|[[Black Pain]]
|
|-
|[[Tony Leyenda]]
|
|-
|[[Zcion RT1]]
|[[WWC Television Championship|WWC Television Champion]]
|-
|[[El Gran Armando]]
|
|-
|[[Julio Jimenez (wrestler)|Julio Jimenez]]
|
|-
|[[Brandon The Skater]]
|
|-
|[[La Seguridad]]
|tag-team
|-
|[[Los Inmortales]]
|tag-team
|-
|[[Amazona (wrestler)|Amazona]]
|
|-
|[[Stephanie Amalbert]]
|
|-
|[[Elena Negroni]]
|
|}

=== Others ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" width="65%" align="left center"
|-
! width="15%" |Ring name
! width="20%" |Notes
|-
|[[Abel Durant]]
|Main commentator
|-
|[[Axel Cruz]]
|Color commentator
|-
|[[Michael Morales Torres]]
|Color commentator
|-
|}

=== Referees ===
{| class="wikitable sortable" align="left center" width="65%"
|-
! width="15%"|Ring name
! width="20%"|Notes
|-
|[[Cesar Artache]]
|
|-
|[[Stephan Alers]]
|
|-
|[[Pelayo Vázquez]]
|
|-
|[[José Rosa (referee)|José Rosa]]
|
|-
|[[Windy Sáez]]
|
|-
|[[Francisco Montalvo]]
|
|}

== Recurrent events ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Event name
!Last held
!Location
|-
|[[WWC Euphoria]]
|January 11, 2025
|[[Bayamón, Puerto Rico]]
|-
|[[WWC Camino a la Gloria]]
|March 31, 2018<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://web.facebook.com/WWCLuchaLibre/photos/a.153749348618154.1073741829.153335095326246/165666660759756/?type=3 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/153335095326246/165666660759756 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=WWC Lucha Libre|website=web.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2018-03-31}}{{cbignore}}</ref> – April 1, 2018<ref name=":0" />
|Manatí – [[Mayagüez, Puerto Rico]]
|-
|[[WWC La Hora de la Verdad]]
|March 11, 2023<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.contralona.com/single-post/2023/03/11/WWC-Fecha-lugar-y-cartelera-del-evento-La-Hora-de-la-Verdad-Fechas-de-ANIVERSARIO-45|title=WWC: Fecha, lugar y cartelera del evento La Hora de la Verdad; Fechas de ANIVERSARIO 45|last=Torres|first=Joel|website=Contralona.com {{!}} San Juan {{!}} Contralona|date=13 May 2018|language=es|access-date=2018-05-14}}</ref>
|[[Mayaguez, Puerto Rico]]
|-
|[[WWC Noche De Campeones]]
|November 23, 2019
|[[Bayamón, Puerto Rico]]
|-
|[[WWC Summer Madness]]
|May 21, 2022
|[[Manatí, Puerto Rico]]
|-
|[[WWC Aniversario]]
|August 6, 2022
|[[Bayamón, Puerto Rico]]
|-
|[[WWC Septiembre Negro]]
|September 10, 2022
|[[Guaynabo, Puerto Rico]]
|-
|[[WWC Halloween Wrestling Extravaganza]]
|November 3, 2018
|[[Guaynabo, Puerto Rico]]
|-
|[[WWC Lockout]]
|December 7, 2019
|[[Bayamón, Puerto Rico]]
|-
|}

== Championships ==
=== Current ===

{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align: center"
!Championship
!Current champion(s)
!Reign
!Date won
!Days held
!Location
|-
|style="text-align:left"|[[WWC Universal Heavyweight Championship]]
|[[Intelecto 5 Estrellas]]
|[[List of WWC Universal Heavyweight Champions#Reigns|3]]
|{{dts|2025|01|11}}
|{{age in days|2025|01|11}}
|[[Bayamón]], [[Puerto Rico]]
|-
|style="text-align:left"|[[WWC Puerto Rico Championship]]
|[[Carlito (wrestler)|Carlito Colón]]
||[[WWC Puerto Rico Championship#Title history|2]]
|May 31, 2025
|{{age in days|2025|05|31}}
|[[Bayamón]], [[Puerto Rico]]
|-
|style="text-align:left"|[[WWC World Tag Team Championship]]
|[[LaRevolucion 1]] & [[La Revolucion 2]]
|[[WWC World Tag Team Championship#Title history|12]]
|May 31, 2025
|{{age in days|2025|05|31}}
|[[Bayamon, Puerto Rico|Bayamon]], [[Puerto Rico]]
|-
|style="text-align:left"|[[WWC Television Championship]]
|[[Amaddeo Sole]]
|[[WWC Television Championship#Title history|1]]
|March 1, 2025
|{{age in days|2025|03|01}}
|[[Bayamon, Puerto Rico]]
|-
|style="text-align:left"|[[WWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship]]
|[[Tommy Diablo|El Informante]]
|[[WWC Junior Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1]]
|January 20, 2024
|{{age in days|2024|01|20}}
|[[Bayamon, Puerto Rico|Manatí]], [[Puerto Rico]]
|-
|style="text-align:left"|[[WWC Caribbean Heavyweight Championship]]
| [[Xavant]]
|1
| July 29, 2023
|{{age in days|2023|07|29}}
|[[Moca, Puerto Rico]]
|-
|style="text-align:left"|[[WWC Women's Championship]]
| [[Elena Negroni]]
|1
| April 26, 2025
|{{age in days|2025|04|26}}
|[[Moca, Puerto Rico]]
|}

=== Defunct and inactive ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Championship:
!Final champion(s):
!Date won:
!Notes:
|-
|-
| [[TTWA World Heavyweight Championship]]
|[[Bobo Brazil]]
|May 6, 1984
|June 10, 1984 (When TTWA breaks affiliation with WWC)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/tri/tri-h.html|title = Trinidad & Tobago Heavyweight Title}}</ref>
|-
|[[TTWA World Tag Team Championship]]
|[[Abdullah The Butcher]] & [[Ed Farhat|The Sheik]]
|December 2, 1983
|June 10, 1984 (When TTWA breaks affiliation with WWC)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.wrestling-titles.com/tri/tri-t.html|title = Trinidad & Tobago Tag Team Title}}</ref>
|-
| [[WWC North American Heavyweight Championship]]
| [[Manny Fernandez (wrestler)|Manny Fernandez]]
| {{dts|1991|08|31}}
| Abandoned November 15, 1991
|-
| [[WWC North American Tag Team Championship]]
| [[The Hunters (wrestling)|The Hunters]] ([[Bob Brown]] and [[Dale Veasey]])
| {{dts|1987|6|20}}
| Abandoned July 2, 1987
|-
| [[WWC Latin American Heavyweight Championship]]
|[[Ramón Álvarez (wrestler)|El Bronco]]
|February 8, 1990
|Abandoned June 10, 1990 (This title was created for an interpromotional show on Dominican Republic with DWF vs WWC was billed to [[Jesús Castillo Jr.|Huracan Castillo]] and then lost against Bronco on DR)
|-
| [[WWC Caribbean Tag Team Championship]]
| [[Los Nenes de las Nenas]] ([[Ray Gonzalez]] and [[Aldo Ortiz|Ricky Santana]])
| {{dts|1991|10|10}}
| Abandoned November 8, 1991
|-
| [[WWC Intercontinental Heavyweight Championship]]
| [[Pierroth, Jr.]]
| {{dts|1999|4|3}}
| Abandoned December 13, 1999
|-
| [[WWC Dominican Republic Heavyweight Championship]]
| [[Ramón Álvarez (wrestler)|El Bronco]]
| {{dts|2001|11|08}}
| Abandoned December 4, 2001
|-
| [[WWC Hardcore Championship]]
| [[Sabu (wrestler)|Sabu]]
| {{dts|2003|12|20}}
| Abandoned August 10, 2005
|}

==See also==
{{Portal|Puerto Rico}}
*[[Professional wrestling in Puerto Rico]]
*[[List of professional wrestling promotions]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

'''Bibliography'''
*{{cite book|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|title = Tributes II: Remembering More of the World's Greatest Professional Wrestlers|year=2004}}

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