In the chaotic world of professional wrestling, factions rise and fall, but few have achieved the level of calculated dominance as Wilde LLC. A fusion of ruthless corporate strategy and in-ring supremacy, Wilde LLC has left an indelible mark on the HTW Network and beyond. How did this faction emerge, and how did it grow to hold such power? To understand Wilde LLC, we must go back to the summer of 2020, where it all began.
The Seeds of Villainy: Camp Leapfrog and the Commission
In 2020, the world was in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic. With social distancing isolating many, Camp Leapfrog emerged as a beacon of creativity and community. Combining summer camp tropes with professional wrestling, it offered a unique escape for fans and wrestlers alike. However, every great story needs a villain, and in walked Dr. Ethan Wilde, a corporate stooge sent by “Performance Capital” in Orlando, Florida, to appraise the camp’s assets.
Dr. Wilde’s first ally was a disgruntled camp counselor eager to sell out his fellow campers for a shot at riches. Together, they formed The Camp Athletic Commission, later enlisting others like Dylan Mesh, and the inexplicably immortal Skiff. Their schemes to seize control of Camp Leapfrog mirrored a bad episode of Pinky and the Brain, with comedic failures and occasional victories. But as the Commission finally began to gain momentum in 2021, the camp abruptly shut down, leaving their story unfinished.
From Camp Villain to Corporate Overlord
In 2022, the wrestling world saw the return of Dr. Ethan Wilde—not as a lackey, but as the self-proclaimed CEO of Wilde LLC. This new faction emerged during the inaugural events of High Tension Wrestling. The shocking truth was revealed: Dr. Wilde had secretly seized control of Camp Leapfrog and its trademarks, shutting it down to further his own ambitions.
Wilde LLC made its presence known during Christmas Trios, a beloved Leapfrog tradition revived by HTW. Under Hop Along Rules, allowing unlimited tag rotations, Wilde LLC dominated the tournament, though they fell short in the finals to the Pop Art Flyers. Still, the group had made its mark, setting the stage for a campaign of dominance.
Taking Control: The Tag Division and Ruthless Betrayal
In early 2023, Wilde LLC set their sights on HTW’s reigning Tag Team Champions, The Outfielders. After losing at Spring Breakdown, an enraged Dr. Wilde turned on Aaron Roxas, brutally ejecting him from the group to send a message: failure was not an option in Wilde LLC.
Shortly after, the faction expanded, recruiting Bryan Ace, a disillusioned wrestler seeking guidance after enduring a toxic mentorship. This fresh blood, combined with the strategic brilliance of Luca Mancini and the physical prowess of Dylan Mesh, propelled Wilde LLC to their greatest victory yet: capturing the HTW Tag Team Championships at the HTW Supershow. Their systematic destruction of The Outfielders culminated in a shocking upset that cemented their dominance.
Expanding the Empire
By mid-2023, Wilde LLC’s influence spread beyond HTW. The addition of The Think Tank, a subsidiary led by Luca Mancini with enforcers Mr. Intellectual Tavius (MIT) and Jason Furious, brought corporate restructuring to Smash Master Wrasslin’. The faction also recruited Journey Burke Esq., a cunning lawyer and accomplished fighter, who expanded Wilde LLC’s portfolio by exploiting legal loopholes and competing in Combat Fights Unlimited.
At HTW’s Boiling Point Tapings in 2024, Journey masterminded a sinister contract that transferred complete control of HTW to Dr. Wilde. This move culminated at Solar Slam, where Wilde LLC fired HTW co-founder The Killa-Watt on the spot. In a shocking twist, Wilde announced the faction’s newest member: Anthony Blackwell Jr., a social media influencer and close friend of the former owner, now aligned with Wilde LLC.
The Future of Wrestling’s Most Powerful Faction
With Wilde LLC controlling HTW, infiltrating Smash Master Wrasslin’, and extending their reach to other promotions, their claim of being “The Best Business in the Business” is hard to dispute. Yet questions linger: how long can their reign last? Who, if anyone, can stand up to their corporate machine?
Wilde LLC’s rise is a cautionary tale of unchecked ambition and the dangers of mixing business with wrestling. For now, Dr. Wilde and his team sit atop the HTW Network, but every empire faces its reckoning. Will Wilde LLC continue their ascent, or will their corporate kingdom eventually crumble?
The battle for the soul of HTW has begun. The question is—who will answer the call?