Chairman of the Board
Nine-Time CCWAA Champion
Maxwell "Max" McCallahan III
The Hostile Takeover who conquered both the wrestling ring and the boardroom.
A master of corporate merger-themed matches and hostile acquisition maneuvers, Max brings his signature combination of athletic prowess and "creative financial management" to the CCWAA.
Wrestling Dominance
Known in the ring as "The Hostile Takeover," Maxwell McCallahan III has dominated the CCWAA wrestling landscape for over a decade. At age 52, he remains the current titleholder, revolutionizing country club wrestling by introducing corporate merger-themed matches and hostile acquisition maneuvers.
Championship Legacy
- 🏆 Nine-time CCWAA Heavyweight Champion (1987, 1989, 1991-1993) - Still defending at age 52
- 💰 Inventor of "Leveraged Buyout" match format - Opponent's assets become collateral
- 📊 Only wrestler to pin an opponent during an audit - Revolutionary match format
- 🥂 Host of legendary Upstate Country Club Wrestling Pavilion - Features actual caviar at ringside
- 📈 Undefeated in "Fiscal Year-End" matches - Perfect 17-0 record
Signature Move: The Golden Parachute
Max's signature finishing move, "The Golden Parachute," remains one of the most devastating in CCWAA history. While some claim it's just falling backward while his accountant distracts the referee, wrestling historians argue it represents the perfect fusion of athletic prowess and financial strategy.
The Hostile Takeover featured in business magazine
Business Acumen
McCallahan Resort Properties
Max owns and operates McCallahan Resort Properties, a chain of "luxury adjacent" timeshare developments throughout the Southeast. His properties have been featured in Timeshare Quarterly ("Most Creative Use of Escrow") and Resort Management Today ("Where Did the Money Go?" - Special Investigation Issue, 1995).
McCallahan Media Group
The McCallahan family operates McCallahan Media Group, running twelve "fair and balanced" local television stations in sub-tier markets coast to coast, from Yuma to Bangor, Bismarck to Tallahassee.
Award-Winning Programming
- • "Max McCallahan: American Hero?" (Duluth)
- • "Why Max McCallahan Should Run for President" (Bakersfield)
- • "Local-ish Hero Max McCallahan Saves Christmas" (Spokane)
CCWAA Board Leadership
As Chairman of the CCWAA Audit Committee since 1992, Max has overseen the organization's remarkable financial transformation:
- 🏦 Introduction of the "Banco de Bandito" sponsorship program
- 🏢 Creation of 47 affiliated shell companies for "administrative efficiency"
- 🎭 Pioneering use of wrestling masks in board meetings for "voting privacy"
- 📋 Implementation of the "Don't Ask, Don't Audit" fiscal policy
"It's not just about winning—it's about leveraging victory for maximum shareholder value."
— Max McCallahan III, Chairman of the Board
Personal Life
Max divides his time between his estate in Upstate New York, his winter compound in the Cayman Islands (for tax purposes), and various federal courthouses (as a "character witness").
He is an avid collector of championship belts, offshore accounts, and compromising photographs of government officials.
Notable Publication
His autobiography, "Pinning the Books: A Financial Wrestling Memoir," was briefly available before being recalled by federal authorities.
Current Status
Current CCWAA Heavyweight Champion
Defending at age 52
Chairman of the Board
CCWAA Leadership
Resort & Media Empire
Multi-state operations
Character Witness
Various federal courthouses
The Reigning Champion of Champions
"Max McCallahan represents the perfect fusion of athletic excellence and business acumen, continuing to dominate both the wrestling ring and corporate boardroom with unmatched style."