IWF 6th ANNUAL “TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS” 12/17-18
- 11/30/2005 (11:20:40 am)
- Press Release
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Independent Wrestling Federation
IWF 6th Annual "Tournament of Champions Weekend" December 17-18:
2-Day, 16-Man Single-Elimination Tournament in West Paterson, NJ
2-Day, 16-Man Single-Elimination Tournament in West Paterson, NJ
(West Paterson, NJ)- Sixteen men enter, but only one will be crowned the winner of the Independent Wrestling Federation's sixth-annual Tournament of Champions. The two-day, single-elimination tournament takes place Saturday, December 17, 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 18, 3:30 at IWF Centre, 32 Willow Way, West Paterson, NJ.
Entered in this year's field are IWF Heavyweight Champion Kevin Knight, American Champion Outlaw Shane O'Brien, Tag Team Champion Shawn Donavan, Tag Team Champion Travis Blake, Junior Champion Dangerous Dan McGuire, BoneCrusher Fred Sampson, Biggie Biggs, Aaron Stride, Tony Torres, Antonio Rivera, Chris Steeler, Playboy Vik Voorhees, Nick Sabre, Robby Morrison, Justin Corino and Franciz.
The eight first-round matches take place December 17th, with the semifinal round and fatal-four-way final held December 18th. What would happen if "Ross Family" members Knight, O'Brien, Donavan and Blake were to cross paths in the competition? Or if teammates Biggs and Stride of "Hott n' Heavy" or Torres and Rivera of "Latin Revolution" square-off in the every man for himself tournament?
Several non-tournament matches will also take place both days. Also appearing are Commissioner Rich Ross, Jana, BPA Barry, Matt Bennett and Camp IWF Wrestling School standouts!
Previous IWF Tournament of Champions winners include Fred Sampson in 2004, Roman in 2003 and 2002, Josh Daniels in 2001, and Simon Diamond in 2000. For more information visit www.WrestlingIWF.com.
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Knight, Outlaw, Donavan & Blake Keep Titles at "Thanksgiving Thunder"
"Ross Family" Unit Reigns Supreme as Commissioner Controls the Gold
(West Paterson, NJ)- When the dust settled, Commissioner Rich Ross' men reigned supreme with their title reigns intact at the Independent Wrestling Federation's Thanksgiving Thunder Weekend. Here is a complete recap of the events held Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20, 2005, at IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ.
In the opening contest on November 19th, Playboy Vik Voorhees made a triumphant return to the IWF with a win over former tag team partner Tony Torres.
In a bout to determine the number-one contenders for an IWF Tag Team Title Match on November 20th, former champions Biggie Biggs and Aaron Stride of "Hott n' Heavy" defeated Robby Morrison and Bryan Harley.
Chris Steeler also made his return to the IWF with a victory against Antonio Rivera and Nick Sabre in a Triple Threat Elimination Match. Rivera eliminated Sabre, then Steeler upended Rivera.
Four-time IWF Heavyweight Champion Kevin Knight offered a deal on behalf of Commissioner Ross for Junior Champion Dangerous Dan McGuire to join the "Ross Family." McGuire refused, but after a hard-fought match-up between the former tag team champion partners, Knight managed to escape with his hand raised and kept the heavyweight title.
In yet another contest between former friends, BoneCrusher Fred Sampson defeated IWF American Champion Outlaw Shane O'Brien by count-out when SOB again left ringside to avoid the wrath of Sampson, however O'Brien retains the title.
Three-time IWF Tag Team Champions Shawn Donavan and Travis Blake defeated Justin Corino and Franciz to retain the titles. After the bout, frustrations boiled over and Franciz assaulted his fellow Camp IWF comrade.
Day two of Thanksgiving Thunder on November 20th saw IWF Tag Team Champions Shawn Donavan and Travis Blake with Rich Ross defeat Biggie Biggs and Aaron Stride of "Hott n' Heavy" in a return match from Evil Intentions to retain the titles. The win extends their one-month title reign.
In a rematch from the previous evening, Fred Sampson defeated IWF American Champion Shane O'Brien with Rich Ross by disqualification after SOB intentionally kicked Sampson low in front of referee Matt Bennett, enabling O'Brien again to retain the title by any means necessary. O'Brien has held the title for eight months.
In a battle of former partners, Franciz defeated Justin Corino.
Tag team action saw Vik Voorhees and Chris Steeler unite to beat Tony Torres and Antonio Rivera of "Latin Revolution."
In a six-man tag team encounter, Robby Morrison, Bryan Harley and Rick Cataldo defeated Mike Durnin, Ed Johnson and Drew Chiminec.
The IWF Heavyweight Championship was on the line once again as Kevin Knight with Shane O'Brien in his corner defeated Dan McGuire with Fred Sampson to retain the title. The win extends Knight's one-month title reign. For more information visit www.WrestlingIWF.com.
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Camp IWF Wrestling School Hosts 7th Annual 'Open House' December 10-11:
Ring Hopefuls, Public Welcome to Tour West Paterson Training Facility
(West Paterson, NJ) - On Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11, 2005, from 1-4 pm, the Independent Wrestling Federation hosts its seventh-annual Open House Tour Weekend at Camp IWF Wrestling School, 32 Willow Way, West Paterson, NJ. The open house is free and the public can tour the facility, meet wrestlers and staff, and watch an in-ring exhibition.
Established in 1999, Camp IWF has trained hundreds of wrestlers ranging in age from 14 to 45 that compete for organizations around the world, including World Wrestling Entertainment. Trainer Kevin Knight, a 10-year pro with WWE experience, leads classes that cover basic holds, high-flying moves and character development.
"Students continue to excel in our program because of our first-class training regimen coupled with our friendly and safe environment," said Knight. "During the open house, visitors get an up-close look inside the training methods of a wrestler."
IWF wrestlers Roman, Fred Sampson, Damian Adams, Josh Daniels, Rob Eckos, Biggie Biggs, Travis Blake, Aaron Stride, Shane O'Brien, Hadrian, Shawn Donavan and Brandon Young performed for WWE in various roles on Raw, SmackDown, Heat, Velocity, Survivor Series "Football" commercial, Raw "Escape the Rules" commercial, Undertaker's druids in WrestleMania XX, and cops for Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, Evolution and Eric Bischoff. Adams, Daniels and Eckos also worked for TNA.
"You never know when one of our wrestlers will be scouted and become a Raw or SmackDown superstar," added Knight. "So far 14 IWF wrestlers made WWE appearances."
Camp IWF, open four days a week, includes a wrestling ring, weight-room, video classroom, and hosts monthly exhibitions where trainees showcase their skills in front of family and friends.
Those interested in wrestler, referee or manager training can attend the open house on December 10th and 11th. For more information visit www.WrestlingIWF.com.
Camp IWF also hosts the fifth-annual Youth Winter Wrestling Clinic for boys and girls ages 12-17 from December 26-28, with daily session time from 10 am to 4 pm.
Camp IWF is recognized as the premiere wrestling school by various New York-area media outlets. The Independent Wrestling Federation produces family-oriented live events throughout New Jersey, many of which serve as fundraisers for charitable organizations.
Ring Hopefuls, Public Welcome to Tour West Paterson Training Facility
(West Paterson, NJ) - On Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11, 2005, from 1-4 pm, the Independent Wrestling Federation hosts its seventh-annual Open House Tour Weekend at Camp IWF Wrestling School, 32 Willow Way, West Paterson, NJ. The open house is free and the public can tour the facility, meet wrestlers and staff, and watch an in-ring exhibition.
Established in 1999, Camp IWF has trained hundreds of wrestlers ranging in age from 14 to 45 that compete for organizations around the world, including World Wrestling Entertainment. Trainer Kevin Knight, a 10-year pro with WWE experience, leads classes that cover basic holds, high-flying moves and character development.
"Students continue to excel in our program because of our first-class training regimen coupled with our friendly and safe environment," said Knight. "During the open house, visitors get an up-close look inside the training methods of a wrestler."
IWF wrestlers Roman, Fred Sampson, Damian Adams, Josh Daniels, Rob Eckos, Biggie Biggs, Travis Blake, Aaron Stride, Shane O'Brien, Hadrian, Shawn Donavan and Brandon Young performed for WWE in various roles on Raw, SmackDown, Heat, Velocity, Survivor Series "Football" commercial, Raw "Escape the Rules" commercial, Undertaker's druids in WrestleMania XX, and cops for Kurt Angle, Shawn Michaels, Evolution and Eric Bischoff. Adams, Daniels and Eckos also worked for TNA.
"You never know when one of our wrestlers will be scouted and become a Raw or SmackDown superstar," added Knight. "So far 14 IWF wrestlers made WWE appearances."
Camp IWF, open four days a week, includes a wrestling ring, weight-room, video classroom, and hosts monthly exhibitions where trainees showcase their skills in front of family and friends.
Those interested in wrestler, referee or manager training can attend the open house on December 10th and 11th. For more information visit www.WrestlingIWF.com.
Camp IWF also hosts the fifth-annual Youth Winter Wrestling Clinic for boys and girls ages 12-17 from December 26-28, with daily session time from 10 am to 4 pm.
Camp IWF is recognized as the premiere wrestling school by various New York-area media outlets. The Independent Wrestling Federation produces family-oriented live events throughout New Jersey, many of which serve as fundraisers for charitable organizations.
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