Title History
- International Wrestling Association United States title defeating Cactus Jack (October 5, 1990);
- International Wrestling Association Intercontinental title defeating Jules Strongbow (July 14, 1991);
- International Wrestling Association Intercontinental title defeating Barry Horrowitz (October 24, 1993);
- International Wrestling Association Intercontinental title defeating Doink the Clown (Febraury 26, 1994);
- International Wrestling Association Intercontinental title defeating The Iron Sheik (July 12, 1995);
- International Wrestling Association Intercontinental title defeating Tom Brandi (December 27, 1998);
Career Highlights
- Preston Steele started wrestling in Ohio and Pennsylvania indy promotions early on teaming with Tom Brandi..
- Preston Steele turned heel and took on Dr. San Siegel as his manager..
- Preston Steele eventually turned on Dr. San Siegel and started feuding with his stable of wrestlers..
- ~~~Dr. San Siegel’s stable consisted of The Iron Sheik, Demolition Ax, and The Original Sheik..
- Preston Steele formed a tag team with T.C. Reynolds known as The American Patriots..
- Preston Steele entered the IWA as a babyface, managed by Noelle..
- October 5, 1990: Preston Steele defeated Cactus Jack in a Tournament Final to win the IWA United States title in Girard, Ohio..
- Preston Steele’s feud with Dr. Sam Siegel continued when Siegel followed Steele into the IWA..
- July 1, 1991: Thunderfoot #1 defeated Preston Steel for the IWA (renamed) Intercontinental title in Sydney, Australia..
- July 14, 1991: Preston Steele defeated Jules Strongbow to regain the Intercontinental title in Sydney, Australia..
- October 23, 1993: Barry Horrowitz defeated Preston Steele for the IWA Intercontinental title in Champion, Ohio..
- ~~~A ringside photographer’s temporarily blinded Steele by shooting his flash off in Preston’s face!
- October 24, 1993: Preston Steele defeated Barry Horrowitz to recapture the Intercontinental title in Warren, Ohio..
- January 29, 1994: Kamala defeated Preston Steele to win the Intercontinental title in Hamilton, Ohio..
- Febraury 26, 1994: Preston Steele defeated Doink The Clown (Matt Borne) to win the Intercontinental title in Girard, Ohio..
- June 9, 1995: The Iron Sheik w/Dr. Sam Siegal defeated Steele for the Intercontental title in Liberty Township, Ohio..
- July 12, 1995: Preston Steele defeated The Iron Sheik to regain the Intercontinental title in Cortland, Ohio..
- Preston got involved in a feud between Debbie Combs by helping Malia Hosaka when the two were fighting over the Women’s title..
- Johnny Valiant brought Greg Valenetine to the IWA and they stole Preston’s Intercontinental championship belt..
- Early 1998: Preston Steele shattered his ankle in match vs Lord Zoltan in Cleveland, Ohio..
- April 1998: Preston Steele was stripped of the Intercontental title due to his injury..
- Late 1998: Preston Steele returned from his injury and feuded with former partner Tom Brandi and Typhoon..
- December 27, 1998: Preston Steele defeated Tom Brandi for the Intercontinental title in Girard, Ohio..