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Coastal Wrestling Federation finds success through storytelling, community

June 29, 2026 | Collin Bestor

A decade after having the worst opening one could imagine, the Coastal Wrestling Federation (CWF) has grown into one of Northwest Florida’s most consistent independent wrestling promotions, and its presidents says the formula is simpler than it might seem.

Ben Rowe (center) walks through a pre-show meeting ahead of the Coastal Wrestling Federation’s show at the Milton Community Center.

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