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Amanda Reyes: From Visionary Promoter to CEO of the WWC

Amanda Reyes did not step into the world of professional wrestling as an athlete, but as a strategist, innovator, and tireless advocate for the sport. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Reyes grew up surrounded by both the spectacle of American wrestling and the cultural traditions of lucha libre from across the border. From an early age, she recognized wrestling’s unique power—it wasn’t just athletic competition, but a living story told through passion, rivalry, and performance.

After earning degrees in business administration and sports management, Reyes began her career as a marketing executive for a regional wrestling federation in the American Southwest. There, she gained firsthand knowledge of the challenges smaller promotions faced—limited exposure, fragmented audiences, and financial instability. But where others saw obstacles, Reyes saw potential.

By her early 30s, Reyes had become a promoter and talent scout, forging partnerships between U.S., Mexican, and Japanese organizations. She gained a reputation for spotting emerging talent and bringing cross-cultural wrestling showcases to life, proving that the sport could thrive on an international scale.

When the call came to merge regional federations into what would become the World Wrestling Council, Reyes was one of the key architects of the deal. Her ability to bridge rival organizations, balance business with creative vision, and earn the trust of both wrestlers and promoters made her indispensable during the formation of the WWC.

After several years as Head of Global Operations, Reyes was unanimously chosen by the newly established World Wrestling Grand-Prix to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the WWC. Under her leadership, the Council has grown into the definitive global stage for professional wrestling, expanding into mainstream media, securing international television deals, and ensuring the WWC’s reputation as the home of the world’s elite athletes.

Today, Amanda Reyes is regarded as one of the most influential figures in professional wrestling—a leader who combined business acumen with genuine respect for the sport’s history and culture. Her vision continues to drive the WWC forward, ensuring that every match, every title, and every moment reflects the prestige of the Council.

Thomas Jones: The Architect of Wrestling Governance

Thomas Jones is a figure defined by discipline, strategy, and an unshakable belief in structure. Born in New York City, Jones built his career not inside the squared circle, but in the boardroom. With a sharp mind for finance and organizational management, he became one of the most respected executives in international business.

For decades, Jones specialized in guiding fractured industries through mergers, consolidations, and global expansions. Known as a master negotiator and a meticulous planner, he earned a reputation for stabilizing volatile markets and bringing competing interests together under unified systems. By his late 40s, his consulting firm was advising some of the largest sports organizations in the world.

When talks began about creating a single umbrella organization for professional wrestling—a sport long divided by territories and regional promotions—Jones was approached as an outsider with the expertise to bring order. His experience in governance and international business made him the ideal candidate to design the framework that would become the World Wrestling Grand-Prix (WWGP).

At its founding, Jones was appointed the Head Commissioner of the WWGP. Now in his late 60s, he leads with the calm authority of a seasoned executive. Under his leadership, the WWGP enforces strict regulations on championship defenses, oversees rankings with impartiality, and ensures that every event sanctioned by the World Wrestling Council (WWC) reflects fairness, legitimacy, and professionalism.

Jones is not a showman, nor does he seek the spotlight. Instead, he is regarded as the guardian of order—a man whose decades of business acumen safeguard the integrity of wrestling’s grandest stage. While wrestlers battle for glory in the ring, Thomas Jones ensures the system that crowns champions remains beyond reproach.