Curtis Wylde lion mark Curtis Wylde The Lion of the Lou

In the ring

Twenty‑five
years of heat.

Debuted December 1999. Still going. A featured star of SICW and a fixture of Midwest independent wrestling — equal parts athlete, villain and showman.

25+
Years active
1999
Pro debut
10+
Years with SICW
STL
Home territory
Curtis Wylde and Chrissi Wylde with championship titles Gold · SICW

The promotion

Heir to
Wrestling
at the Chase.

For the past decade Curtis has been a featured star of Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling — one of America’s premier independent promotions, and the spiritual successor to Wrestling at the Chase, the program that made St. Louis one of the most important wrestling cities in the country.

It is a territory that expects a certain standard: work the crowd, tell the story, protect your opponent, send them home talking. Curtis has been meeting that standard for a quarter of a century.

Career

The long run.

December 1999

Professional debut

Steps through the ropes for the first time and never steps away for good.

2000s

Building the character

Years of independent dates across the Midwest sharpening the villain, the promo and the presence that would become Curtis Wylde.

2010s

SICW featured star

Becomes a regular headline attraction for Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling, sharing the ring with legends and international talent.

2016–2020

The crossover years

National press picks up the story: an active pro wrestler running for state office and serving on the DNC.

Today

Still lacing boots

Twenty-five years in and available for appearances, signings, seminars and guest spots.

Availability

Bring him
to your card.

Curtis is available for independent dates, meet-and-greets, autograph signings, guest commentary and MC duties — plus wrestling training seminars for beginners and aspiring pros.

Appearances & matches

Independent shows, fundraisers and special events across the Midwest and beyond.

Training seminars

Expert coaching in fundamentals, character work and ring psychology.

Coming soon