IWF TAG TEAM TOURNY FRI & SAT @ W PATERSON, NJ
- 06/20/2006 (4:38:27 pm)
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Independent Wrestling Federation
IWF 4th Annual Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament This Weekend:
12 Teams Entered in Three-Day Competition June 23-24-25
(West Paterson, NJ)- Summertime means it is time for the Independent Wrestling Federation's fourth-annual Commissioner's Cup Tag Team Tournament! This years three-day extravaganza features 12 teams and takes place this Friday, June 23, 8:00 pm; Saturday, June 24, 7:30 pm; and Sunday, June 25, 3:30 pm at IWF Centre, West Paterson, NJ. Here is a preview of the single-elimination competition.
This Friday, June 23rd features Tournament Qualifying Matches and Tournament First-Round Matches. All the winning teams advance to Tournament Second-Round Matches on Saturday, June 24th. The finale on Sunday, June 25th includes Tournament Semifinal Matches as well as the Tournament Championship Final. There will also be several non-tournament bonus bouts on June 24th and June 25th.
Commissioner Rich Ross is in the process of assembling the pairings and brackets for the event. The only details announced by the crooked commish are that Kevin Knight teams with Travis Blake, while Outlaw Shane O'Brien and Aaron Stride untie. Coincidentally, Ross has awarded both these Ross Family teams’ first-round byes.
Also slated for the event are Shawn Donavan, BoneCrusher Fred Sampson, Dangerous Dan McGuire, IWF American Champion Justin Corino, Biggie Biggs, IWF Tag Team Champions Tony Torres & Antonio Rivera, IWF Junior Champion Nick Sabre, Chris Steeler, Franciz, Tommy Trouble, Jana, Burnin' Mike Durnin, Steve Camacho, Jasin Karloff, Bryan Harley, Steve Off, Frank Scoleri, Eddie Latham, Steve Phillips and more.
Previous Commissioner's Cup winners include Biggie Biggs & Aaron Stride in 2005, Fred Sampson & Kevin Knight in 2004, and Fred Sampson & Hadrian in 2003. For more information visit www.CampIWF.com.
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Camp IWF Pro Wrestling School Announces Summer Programs:
Two-Month Training Special & Youth Summer Wrestling Clinics Offered
(West Paterson, NJ)- Here's a once in a lifetime offer to attend the Camp IWF Pro Wrestling School in West Paterson, NJ, with a special rock bottom tuition price! Camp IWF is offering a two-month Summer Training Trial Session this July and August.
This is a tremendous opportunity for high school and college students looking to hit the mat this summer, or for those who always thought about stepping into the ring. Program is open to individuals ages 16 and up, and Camp IWF offers wrestler, referee, manager and announcer instruction. Trainees from other schools and indy wrestlers welcome.
Also this Summer, Camp IWF hosts the sixth-annual Youth Wrestling Clinic for boys and girls ages 12-17. Three separate three-day clinics are offered, with Session 1 from Friday, June 30 through Sunday, July 2; Session 2 from Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30; and Session 3 from Friday, August 25 through Sunday, August 27.
Campers learn basic moves in a friendly and safe environment, and receive an IWF shirt, free tickets, and there will be appearances by IWF stars. On the final session day, campers participate in a live exhibition for their families. For more information visit www.CampIWF.com.
Since 1999, Camp IWF has trained hundreds of wrestlers and managers that perform around the world, including WWE, NWA, TNA and OVW. Former WWE Diva Dawn Marie trained at Camp IWF and had her first-ever match with us in 2001.
IWF graduates Fred Sampson, Damian Adams, Biggie Biggs, Josh Daniels, Shawn Donavan, Travis Blake, Aaron Stride, Shane O'Brien, Roman, Hadrian, Rob Eckos, Brandon Young and trainer Kevin Knight 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.
Camp IWF Wrestling School hosts Open House tours Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. 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.
Campers learn basic moves in a friendly and safe environment, and receive an IWF shirt, free tickets, and there will be appearances by IWF stars. On the final session day, campers participate in a live exhibition for their families. For more information visit www.CampIWF.com.
Since 1999, Camp IWF has trained hundreds of wrestlers and managers that perform around the world, including WWE, NWA, TNA and OVW. Former WWE Diva Dawn Marie trained at Camp IWF and had her first-ever match with us in 2001.
IWF graduates Fred Sampson, Damian Adams, Biggie Biggs, Josh Daniels, Shawn Donavan, Travis Blake, Aaron Stride, Shane O'Brien, Roman, Hadrian, Rob Eckos, Brandon Young and trainer Kevin Knight 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.
Camp IWF Wrestling School hosts Open House tours Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and Saturday and Sunday afternoons. 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.
Last week saw NECW officials scramble with more last minute changes to the field for NECW's 3rd annual IRON 8 Championship Tournament, taking place THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, June 23 at the National Guard Armory, 1000 Hancock Street in Quincy, MA.
Two weeks ago, "The Anarchist" Doug Williams who was previously announced for the tournament was forced to withdraw due to a jury duty obligation in England that will not end in time for him to make the event.
Last week, Osamu Nishimura informed us that he is needed in Japan for a press conference announcing a new Japanese promotion that will feature him as the top star. This press conference was moved up from another date to the date of the IRON 8, forcing Nishimura to withdraw.
NECW is pleased to announce the addition of "The All Around Best" Xavier to the IRON 8 field. Xavier is a former Ring of Honor Heavyweight Champion and had an intense feud with fellow IRON 8 competitor "Hurricane" John Walters. Xavier also competed in this year's ECWA Super 8. He brings a wealth of experience against top competitors and is eager to add the accolade of NECW IRON 8 Champion to his resume.
After losing the NECW Heavyweight Title to D. C. Dillinger on June 10th in Framingham, MA; "Hurricane" John Walters was expectedly irate. He tracked down NECW President, Sheldon Goldberg and requested that he be granted entry to the 2006 IRON 8. Goldberg and the Championship Committee have agreed that Walters deserves entrance making the former NECW Heavyweight and ROH Pure Wrestling Champion a favorite to become the next IRON 8 Champion.
Finally, with the last minute cancellation of Osamu Nishimura leaving one open spot in the field of Eight, the Championship Committee looked for a way to qualify one final competitor. That "wild card" spot in the tournament will be decided in a 4-Man One-Fall Match at the beginning of the June 23rd IRON 8 Event. Already confirmed for the match is former PWF Heavyweight Champion "The East Coast Intensity" Jose Perez. The other three names will be announced early in the week.
The following participants will comprise the 2006 IRON 8 Championship Tournament:
Antonio "The Promise" Thomas: Former WWE star and former NECW Tag Team Champion
The R.I.O.T., Kellan Thomas: #1 Contender to the PWF Mayhem Junior Heavyweight Championship
Jason Blade: Former PWF Mayhem Heavyweight Champion
D.C. Dillinger, The new NECW Heavyweight Champion and one half of Sabotage, 3 time NECW Tag Team Champion.
Eddie Edwards of Sabotage, former 3 time NECW Tag Team Champion and star for Japan's Pro Wrestling NOAH.
Xavier: Former ROH Heavyweight Champion
"Hurricane" John Walters: former NECW Heavyweight Champion, former ROH Pure Wrestling Champion.
and the winner of a 4 Man, One Fall "Wild Card Match" to be held at the beginning of the night.
This year's IRON 8 will differ from previous years in that the entire tournament will take place in a single night. The eight contestants will face each other in four singles matches, with the winners going on to the final, which is a four way, 45 minute Ironman match. The man who scores the most pinfalls or submissions in that 45 minute match will be the 3rd ever, IRON 8 Champion.
NECW officials also announced a special bonus match for the IRON 8 card. It will be a special 6 person mixed tag team "Champion's Challenge" as PWF Mayhem Heavyweight Champion, "The Human Nightmare" Evan Siks, NECW Television Champion, "Big Guns" Frankie Arion and NECW Women's Champion, Nikki Roxx join forces to battle the PWF Mayhem Tag Team Champions, The Canadian Superstars (J-Busta & Dave Cole, managed by Brian Cairo) and their partner, the PWF Mayhem Women's Champion, Ariel.
Tickets for NECW's 3rd Annual IRON 8 Championship are on sale now at all Strawberries locations, K.C.'s Sports Cards in Quincy Center and online at www.NECWwrestling.com.
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