[1] Rise was created in 2016 by former Shimmer ring announcer and associate executive producer Kevin Harvey.

Initially created to be a discovery and development program for Shimmer, the company created wrestling seminars hosted around the nation to introduce talent to the industry, and to scout talent.

[2] The company hosted the Rise PPV's and in 2017 began weekly tapings called Rise ASCENT, touring across the US.

As of February 13, 2025 The inaugural Phoenix of Rise Champion was Angel Dust, who defeated Britt Baker, Delilah Doom and Kate Carney at RISE 1.

[5] The inaugural Guardians of Rise Champions are Paradise Lost who won the titles in a four corners elimination match at RiSE of the Knockouts PPV defeating Chelsea Green and Britt Baker, Jessica Troy and Charli Evans, and Kylie Rae and Miranda Alize.