Heavyweight Champions of the World

A project in Kansas City, MO by Rob Schamberger
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I want to celebrate the storied history of pro wrestling by painting a portrait of every heavyweight champion.
Backers: 175
Average Pledge Per Backer: $114

Funded: $20,010 of $20,000
Dates: Apr 12th -> May 12th (31 days)
Project By: Rob Schamberger
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Latest News

Cards Going Out Today!

June 18th - via: kickstarter.com
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Progress!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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The Gifts Are Being Worked On!

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends! My public thank you to you guys is now up at http://robschamberger.com/wrestling-champions/ Thank you again for being such amazing and generous people! I'm now working on the art that will be going out to you, starting with the sketch... (Read More)

SUCCESS!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I'd like to take a second to point out that you're all awesome. I'll be getting in touch with you in the next few days once the payments have been processed to work out all of the details. In the meantime? You're all awesome, and you've changed my... (Read More)

Get a Bonus Sketch Card Today Only!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi friends! Anyone who contributes at least $5 to the project today only will get a bonus sketch card of the wrestler of their choice, providing the project fully funds! If you have already contributed, you can get one simply by sharing the project... (Read More)

The Latest Paintings!

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
WCW, WWE and TNA World Champion Kurt Angle AWA World Champion Fritz Von Erich NWA and Pro Wrestling Zero 1 World Champion The Sheik AWA and USWA World Champion Jerry 'The King' Lawler USWA World Champion Owen Hart  (Read More)

BREAKING NEWS! Win the Harley Race Painting - SIGNED by Harley!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
My friends, this is incredibly awesome! Harley Race has agreed to sign my painting of him, and one of you will be eligible to win it! That's right, anyone who contributes to this project at any level (as little as $1) is eligible to win my painting... (Read More)

Attention Wrestling Promoters!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
All Star Championship Belts have offered to take $100 off any order of one of their high quality belts for any promotion that takes advantage of my $100 pledge level. Not only will you get my art for your promotional needs, but you'll get a discount... (Read More)

Double Your Contribution on May 1st!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
My amazing mother has agreed to match any contribution made today up to a total of $2000! This will include anyone who may wish to increase their contribution (but no pressure, you're already awesome!), so please help me spread the word!  (Read More)

New Paintings!

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
I've finished up a few more paintings in the series and I thought y'all would like to give them a look: WWE and UFC Champ Brock Lesnar WWF Champ The Ultimate Warrior Ring of Honor Champ Nigel McGuinness  (Read More)

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