INDY NEWS: Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup News: CZW Competitors Announced
This year’s version of the annual event will be the 7th installment of the Tournament to honor late Florida Independent wrestler, "The All American" Jeff Peterson. In November, 2002 IPW Hardcore wrestler Jeff Peterson lost his battle with cancer. May 16-17, 2003 saw the beginning of the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, a sixteen competitor cruiserweight tournament in honor of the fallen star. Each year since the event has grown to international levels. Previous winners include, "Reckless Youth" Tom Carter, Justice, Chris Sabin, Milano Collection AT, Chris Hero and Erick Stevens.
The 2009 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup will take place over the course of 2 evenings on Friday November 20th, 2009 and Saturday November 21st, 2009 at the Brooksville, Florida and Crystal River, Florida National Guard Armories respectively.
In a new twist for this year’s event, the 16 participants for the tournament will come from 4 of the hottest independent companies in the US, with each company entering 4 wrestlers to represent their company. This year’s field will represent Florida’s own Full Impact Pro (www.fullimpactpro.com), Philadelphia’s Combat Zone Wrestling (www.czwrestling.com), Chicago’s AAW (www.aawrestling.com) and Ohio’s Hybrid Pro Wrestling.
This prestigious tournament has even garnered the attention of wrestling’s hottest promotion, Dragon Gate USA (www.DGUSA.tv). DGUSA VP Gabe Sapolsky will be in attendance for both evenings and will be evaluating all the talent. Nov. 21st will feature DGUSA trademark match FRAY! with the eight competitors eliminated from the tournament on Nov. 20th. This will be included as a DVD bonus match on the 11/28/09 "Open The Freedom Gate" release.
The first eight entrants into the 2009 JPC have been named. Representing FIP will be:
1. FIP World Heavyweight Champion Davey Richards
2. FIP Florida Heritage Champion Brad Attitude
3. Chris Jones
4. TJ Perkins
Representing Combat Zone Wrestling will be:
5. Drake Younger
6. Jon Moxley
7. Scotty Vortekz
8. Egotistico Fantastico
Friday, November 20, 2009
Brooksville National Guard Armory
16386 Springhill Drive - Brooksville, FL 34604
Doors Open 7:00 PM - Bell Time 8:00 PM
To purchase tickets call (352) 422-4582 or visit www.FullImpactPro.com or JPC2009.com
Featuring the First Round matches plus Bonus Matches to be announced.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Crystal River National Guard Armory
8551 W. Venable St., Crystal River, FL
Doors Open 7:00 PM - Bell Time 8:00 PM
To purchase tickets call (352) 422-4582 or visit www.FullImpactPro.com or JPC2009.com
Featuring the Quarterfinal, Semi-Final and Final matches
Bullrope Match
Wrestling Legend "Outlaw" Ron Bass vs. Superstar Sean Davis
Plus Bonus Matches to be announced.
TICKET INFO:
Two Night VIP Package (Limited Availability) - $50
Includes: Ringside Admission, Two Night VIP Meet & Greet
Two Night General Admission
Adults $25 and Kids 13 and under $15
Single Night Ringside $20
Single Night General Admission:
Adults $15 and Kids 13 and under $10
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