Dream Wrestling Federation History
The DWF started circa January 28, 1999 with a roster of over 100 individuals. After about one year, circa late February, 2000, Darren Crouse, the DWF owner, decided to cut some fat and terminate wrestlers who where active in the other 'big' promotions as well. From 2000 to 2001, the DWF and its sister site, the DWW, had grown in popularity and strength. However, money troubles would cause Darren to sell most of his stock to a promoter who would go on to own many companies.
In 2002, Dream Entertainment Group filed an interjunction to have the DWF cease all operation under the Dream name. With operations temporarly halted, Dream was denied license renewals in 7 states as the DWF faught DEG in court.
In 2003, talent contracts began to expire. At this point the DWF was loosing money by continuing to honor contacts of wrestlers who where paid per week and not per show. The remaining license's expire.
2004 saw the purchase of DEG by William Peters. Peters drops lawsuits against DWF and makes a big to purchase the promotion, but is denied. Peters provides a substantial share of DEG stock to management and top shareholders of the DWF, to help rebuild after the massive loses.
In 2005, the DWF began operation again after being granted license to promote in North Eastern states. The DWF decides to pay per event instead of sign talent to contracts, however, this also causes a lot of problems when talent no shows an event. DEG stock rises, causing funds to regenerate for DWF.
2006, Peters makes another big to purchase the DWF. Shareholders agree, and the transfer is made. Darren Crouse, as well as 5 other key executives are kept on for a contracted 2 years as consultants.
The DWF had 2 PPV's in 2007, to put their name back main stream. 'DWF Re-union' aired in March as in December fans got to see "DWF X-Mas Nightmare." The DWF declined a television offer from Showtime, as DEG was planning on launching their own station in the near future.
In August of 2008, the DWF ceased all operations. Crouse and the other consultants contracts expire. William Peters takes over DWF planning and operations, moving forward gaining license in many places around the world to operate a professional wrestling promotion.
2009. Dreamscape Television Network begins to broadcast. The DWF begins contracting talent. April 26th, 2009 on Dreamwrestling.com a two match exclusive show was availible to stream. On May 3rd, 2009 Dream Wrestling Federation returns airing Sunday Night Slaughter live on DTN.
Dream Entertainment Group History
1970's - Emerges as a Book and Novel Publisher, publishing mostly fantasy related material.
1980's - Backed several 'space age' board games. Produced four science fiction television shows.
1990's - Moved to produce more television and movies. A side company was born to release albums on the Dreamscape record label.
2000's - Began venturing into the wrestling business. Single handily caused the cease of operations of the original DWF. Later on, purchased by William Peters whoended up purchasing the DWF.
The DWF started circa January 28, 1999 with a roster of over 100 individuals. After about one year, circa late February, 2000, Darren Crouse, the DWF owner, decided to cut some fat and terminate wrestlers who where active in the other 'big' promotions as well. From 2000 to 2001, the DWF and its sister site, the DWW, had grown in popularity and strength. However, money troubles would cause Darren to sell most of his stock to a promoter who would go on to own many companies.
In 2002, Dream Entertainment Group filed an interjunction to have the DWF cease all operation under the Dream name. With operations temporarly halted, Dream was denied license renewals in 7 states as the DWF faught DEG in court.
In 2003, talent contracts began to expire. At this point the DWF was loosing money by continuing to honor contacts of wrestlers who where paid per week and not per show. The remaining license's expire.
2004 saw the purchase of DEG by William Peters. Peters drops lawsuits against DWF and makes a big to purchase the promotion, but is denied. Peters provides a substantial share of DEG stock to management and top shareholders of the DWF, to help rebuild after the massive loses.
In 2005, the DWF began operation again after being granted license to promote in North Eastern states. The DWF decides to pay per event instead of sign talent to contracts, however, this also causes a lot of problems when talent no shows an event. DEG stock rises, causing funds to regenerate for DWF.
2006, Peters makes another big to purchase the DWF. Shareholders agree, and the transfer is made. Darren Crouse, as well as 5 other key executives are kept on for a contracted 2 years as consultants.
The DWF had 2 PPV's in 2007, to put their name back main stream. 'DWF Re-union' aired in March as in December fans got to see "DWF X-Mas Nightmare." The DWF declined a television offer from Showtime, as DEG was planning on launching their own station in the near future.
In August of 2008, the DWF ceased all operations. Crouse and the other consultants contracts expire. William Peters takes over DWF planning and operations, moving forward gaining license in many places around the world to operate a professional wrestling promotion.
2009. Dreamscape Television Network begins to broadcast. The DWF begins contracting talent. April 26th, 2009 on Dreamwrestling.com a two match exclusive show was availible to stream. On May 3rd, 2009 Dream Wrestling Federation returns airing Sunday Night Slaughter live on DTN.
Dream Entertainment Group History
1970's - Emerges as a Book and Novel Publisher, publishing mostly fantasy related material.
1980's - Backed several 'space age' board games. Produced four science fiction television shows.
1990's - Moved to produce more television and movies. A side company was born to release albums on the Dreamscape record label.
2000's - Began venturing into the wrestling business. Single handily caused the cease of operations of the original DWF. Later on, purchased by William Peters whoended up purchasing the DWF.
