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Sunday, July 15, 2007

Full 2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup Night 2 Results

Please credit Alan J. Wojcik ONLY for these results, thank you.

On Saturday July 14, 2007, night two of the 2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup was held at the Jewish Community Center, 9841 Scenic Drive in Port Richey, FL. Jeff Peterson’s close friend Naphtali opened the evening introducing the remaining competitors in the event and said some heart felt words about the evening and the man it is named after. Former IPW Hardcore stars the Shane Twins, Jet Jaguar, Mikey Tenderfoot, Aaron Royal, Rod Steel, Eddie Edwards, “Uptown” Frankie Capone, Pete Cannon, “Iceman” Buck Quartermaine and Jeff Bradley were among the attendees. Several ACW stars were also on hand as was 2006 JPC competitor TJ Wilson. Both nights profits went to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Central Florida.

Short version of the evening’s proceedings:



Second round matches:



Reckless Youth Final

GOUGE’s Krazy K. defeated NWA Indiana’s Billy Roc.



Justice Final

Chikara’s Chris Hero defeated FIP/ROH’s Erick Stevens



Chris Sabin Final

YRR member Chasyn “Not Cocky” Rance defeated CZW/MCW’sAdam Flash



Milano Collection AT Final

ROH’s Matt Cross defeated “the Marquee” Bruce Santee



Semi-Finals:

Matt Cross defeated Chasyn “Not Cocky” Rance

Chris Hero defeated Krazy K.



Finals:

Chris Hero defeated Matt Cross



Non-Tournament matches:



Chi Chi Cruz & Sedrick Strong vs. Lex Lovett & Steve Madison



“Supermodel” Amy Love defeated Dr. Reginald Heresy



In an old-school IPW Hardcore match, Freak Foundation (Dagon Briggs & OG Scarface) defeated Anarchy Suicide Squad (Naphtali & Havok)



TJ Mack defeated Nooie Lee and “Kool” Seth Delay



Sal Rinuaro & Trik Davis defeated Shan Hill/Scott Commodity and Jaison Moore/Eddie Taurus

Long version:



(1) Krazy K. defeated Billy Roc.

Krazy and Roc began with chain wrestling that let Roc hit a headlock takeover but Krazy countered out into head scissor. But Roc kipped up to his feet and Krazy locked in a full nelson into a waistlock takedown. Roc countered back into the headlock to an armlock. Krazy escaped into a hiptoss followed by an armdrag but Roc got to the ropes. Krazy sped things up, using some slight of hand to outmaneuver Roc. That stopped when Roc hit a kick to the face in a neutral corner. Roc took Krazy to the mat in a body stretch that looked like an abdominal stretch. Krazy fought to his feet but ran right into a dropkick that got Roc a two count. Roc went back to the submission hold, using a Jushin Liger like stretch to wear down Krazy. But Krazy fought back with a thousand hand chop, only to have Roc hit a thousand upper forearm shots. Roc got hit with a bulldog like move and an enziguri for two. Krazy’s corner clothesline was blocked but his DVD into a boot to the face wasn’t and he got two. Roc fought back with a lariat for two and a half. Roc went for Sliced Bread #2 but Krazy countered and went corner to corner. Roc followed hoping to get in a move but he fell to the backcracker and Krazy advanced to the semi-finals.



(2) Matt Cross defeated “the Marquee” Bruce Santee.

Early on this looked like the mismatch of the decade with the 6’6” Santee taking on the under 6 foot Cross. Santee was so confident in his skills he offered Cross the chance to leave before he got crippled. Santee locked in a side headlock but Cross avoided a shoulder block, hitting a series of moves that ended with a head scissor that sent Santee to the floor. Cross went after him with a slingshot plancha. The match came back to the ring where Santee went to the power game with a suplex that shook the ring but got only two. Cross hit a forearm shot but his rope move was stopped when he ran right into Santee’s elbow. Santee took Cross down with a chinlock but Cross got to his feet, but he got hit with a Samoan Drop for two. The two man traded chest chops but Santee stopped Cross with a good old thumb to the eye. Santee went back to the chinlock but got to his feet, countered out of the Steele Curtain into a DDT. Cross hit a series of chest chops but Santee kicked him right in the face. Somehow Cross kicked out of the pin attempt and got his own boot the face. Cross locked in a cross armbreaker but Santee got to the ropes to break the hold. Cross got too close to Santee who hit a chokeslam but Cross kicked out. Santee dropped Cross on the top corner buckle but his superplex was countered and he hit a shooting star press to get the upset win, moving on to the semi-finals.



(3) In a non-tournament match, Lex Lovett & “Modern Miracle” Steve Madison defeated Chi Chi Cruz & Sedrick Strong.

There apparently was some old hatred between Lovett and Strong, it came out at the opening bell with a stare down and several hard shots. The anger came out full blast and it cost Strong who ended up on the Lovett/Madison side of the ring for several minutes. Strong got his boots up into Madison’s face and went up top but Madison took his knees out. Madison met Strong but his superplex was blocked and Strong sent Madison crashing back to the mat, coming off with a bodyblock. Strong made the tag to the well rested Cruz as Lovett fought on the floor with Strong. Madison hit Cruz with a Stun Gun and a Riki Lariat for Strong who came back to the ring. Madison got the last move in, hitting Cruz with a powerslam for the victory.



(4) Chris Hero defeated Erick Stevens.

This was the second round match many internet people wished for and got thanks to the opening round action. To say this was a wrestling clinic wouldn’t do it justice as both men went hold for hold for nearly fifteen minutes. Both men tried to wear the other’s left arm and shoulder but Stevens took Hero down into an Indian Deathlock but Hero got to the ropes. Hero slid to the ring apron to check on his left ankle before coming back in to face off with Stevens. Stevens got a side headlock but when Hero tossed him to the ropes neither man gave in the shoulder to shoulder collision. Hero bitch slapped Stevens and the two ran around the ring and back into it where Stevens hit a hiptoss and a slam, followed by cross the face forearm shots. Stevens set up Hero for a running lariat to the corner but Hero bailed to the floor. Stevens went to follow but Hero tripped him up and went to work on Stevens’ upper body. Stevens got to his feet but Hero hit a discus clothesline and senton for two. Hero hit a fallaway dropkick to the face but got two and went back to chinlock with his arms across the bridge of Stevens’ nose. Hero let the hold go and went for an Indian Deathlock of his own but couldn’t get the pin or submission as he rolled Stevens onto his back. Hero let the hold go and began to trash talk, so Stevens hit him with chest chops as his reply. Hero fired back with chops and forearms of his own but he got too close to Stevens who hit an Acecrusher. Stevens couldn’t follow up as the chest chops took the wind out of him. Hero took too long getting to his feet and it allowed Stevens to get the wind back, hitting a series of moves. Stevens went for the Sarasota Screwdriver but Hero dropped to his knees and countered into a belly to back suplex. Stevens fired back with a pump handle into a sky high slam for two. Stevens went for another move but once again Hero went dead weight. Hero went to the ropes and Stevens ran into a boot followed by a corkscrew DDT for two by Hero. Hero went up top and Stevens met him, trading forearm shots to the face. Hero sent Stevens to the mat and hit a double stomp to the gut for two and a half. Hero hit two chest chops but Stevens ducked the third, hitting a lariat followed by the Sarasota Screwdriver for two and a half. Hero countered out another Stevens move and got the win via a rolling crucifix. After the match, the fans gave both men a well deserved standing ovation.



(5) Chasyn Rance defeated Adam Flash.

This was an interesting clash in styles as Flash came out of a cage match last night to advance, while Rance went to work with chain wrestling moves to Flash’s upper body. Flash fought back going after Rance’s left arm and shoulder. Rance countered with armdrags of his own including the Japanese variety. Rance countered a backdrop and hit three dropkicks that sent Flash to the floor. Rance followed out and chased Flash back to the ring and avoided an elbow drop but didn’t avoid the Flash spinebuster for two. Flash hit a chokeslam also for two and he questioned the referee on the count. Rance countered a wheel barrel into a rolling pin for two but a superkick evened things up with both men fighting to clear the cobwebs. Rance went up top but flash hit him in the crotch and brought Rance off with a facebuster for two. Flash got Rance up and went up top for a superplex followed by a top rope trip but unlike last night, he missed a legdrop as Rance was not home. Flash went to the ring apron for some distance from Rance, but Rance followed and hit a between the ropes piledriver to win and advance to face Matt Cross.



As Shannon Rose was telling the fans about the silent auctions items, former IPW TV champion Dr. Reginald Heresy came out to interrupt things. He said despite last night’s defeat, he is not a loser, which brought a “You’re a Loser” chant from the fans. He issued an open challenge to anyone in the locker room. The challenge was answered by “Supermodel” Amy Love who has proven herself in the ring with men in the past. After some trash talking from Heresy, he decided to take on the “Super Model.”



(6) In an open challenge match, “Supermodel” Amy Love defeated Dr. Reginald Heresy.

For some reason Heresy kept laughing and dropped to a knee showing hand in friendship. Love declined the hand shale and locked up with the Dr. Heresy gave her a free shot to use and she took it, but Heresy pulled her hair sending her to the mat.

Heresy hit a bodyslam and boasted about his power. Love played possum and it Heresy got suckered into a small package win.



After the match, Heresy decked referee “the Mullet” Richie Rich and cut his beloved mullet off with a pair of scissors. The hair was given to the Locks for Love charity as a donation.



After the intermission, the trio of Wrongful Death (Naphtali, Havok and Dagon Briggs hit the ring. But before they could talk Sideshow AKA OG Scarface hit the ring. He reminded the fans before Wrongful Death, there were the famous IPW Hardcore based teams: the ASS and Freak Foundation. Sideshow asked for a old-school match and the trio decided to agree the request.



(7) In an old-school IPW Hardcore match, Freak Foundation (Dagon Briggs & OG Scarface) defeated Anarchy Suicide Squad (Naphtali & Havok).

Briggs and Havok began with the hard body shots but it was Briggs who helped Scarface hit a double team move for two. Naphtali got in and went for an airplane spin but Scarface blocked and hit a DVD like move. The Freak’s double team skills had zero rust on them and they used them on Naphtali for several minutes. However Naphtali slid out of a rolling Samoan Drop and kicked Briggs in the ribs, tagging in Havok who hit a questionable shot to the ribs. Naphtali went up top and came off, landing in the ring with an elbow. The ASS’s double team skills were also on display as were their cheating skills as Havok went for a pin with his legs on the ropes and using his wrist tape to choke out Briggs. With all his energy Briggs fought back and was finally able to tag out to Scarface. But OG walked right into Naphtali’s dreaded old school airplane spin that went for about 30 revolutions despite Scarface having his fingers in Naphtali’s belly button. Scarface fought back with a backitomy but Havok broke the pin up. Havok was sent to the floor and the Freak’s went to end the match as Naphtali’s double clothesline didn’t have the punch he thought it had. The Freaks ended the match with a double team move and won via pin. But the real winners were the fans and the friend of the foursome, the late Jeff Peterson, who they paid a silent tribute to in the ring.



(8) Chris Hero defeated Krazy K.

Both men locked a test of strength that turned into a mat game of leg takedown vs. armbars. Krazy got to his feet and took Hero off his with an armdrag into an armbar but Hero picked Krazy up with a bodyslam. Hero went to the arm and wrist but Krazy countered back into his armlock. Hero went for a slam but Krazy slid out and after several rope runs hit a K Kick (front kick and enziguri) senfing Hero near Dream Street. Hero caught the cross body block but Krazy sent Hero to the floor with a kick. The duo traded attempted topes to the floor before hitting them on the third attempt. Krazy went to the corner and anticipated a floatover but Hero stopped and hit what could be called an inverted jawbreaker for two. Hero took the breath out of Krazy with chest chop and an old school atomic knee drop with a running boot to the back of the head. Krazy kicked out of the pin and Hero went for a submission move only Hero could pull off. Krazy didn’t give up and fired in right hand punches and a multi spin head scissor but Hero hit a chokeslam for two. Hero went back to the submission holds, tying up Krazy’s arms and legs. Hero sized up Krazy as he went for a 619 but opted for an eye rake and a front facelock. Krazy fought out with several punches to the ribs and kicks to the body. But Hero stopped that with a sidewalk slam that took the air out of both men. Krazy got on the attack with a spinning kick and a bodypress and hit the PCP but Hero kicked out. Hero hit a spinning neckbreaker and a spinning suplex for two and a half. Both men went to end the match but neither got the win despite their power. Hero got the last move in and won via a body triangle choke move that silenced Krazy despite an excellent effort.



(9) Matt Cross defeated Chasyn Rance.

Rance took control despite Cross having the advantage of wrestling earlier in the show. Both men went for the high speed offense but Rance stopped that with a forearm to the jaw and kicks to the gut and face for two. Rance locked in a rear chinlock but floated over into a modified Dragon Sleeper. Cross countered out into a Northern Lights suplex for two. Rance went for a spinning headscissor but Cross dropped him into a facebuster for two. Cross hit a corner move into a senton for two but Rance kicked out and hooked Cross in a pin for two. The forearms to the jaw were thrown and it took a toll on both men despite Cross hitting a dropkick for two. Rance recovered hitting a dropkick that sent Cross to the floor where Race followed with a between the ropes tope. Rance tossed Cross in the ring but his superkick was blocked and Cross hit a Cradle Shock for two. Cross blocked a kick but couldn’t stop a second martial arts shot from Rance who got two. Rance went for his between the ropes piledriver but Cross blocked it and hit a double boot to the chest. Cross locked in a cross armbreaker but Rance got to the ropes. Rance again went for the between the ropes piledriver and again Cross blocked it and won via a top rope frog splash.



(10) In a three way non-tournament match, TJ Mack defeated Nooie Lee and “Kool” Seth Delay.

These three men put on excellent efforts last night and they took it to each other at the bell with high flying action. Delay got upset and took his armband sleeve off and tried to choke out Mack as Lee recovered on the floor. The duo kept Lee on the floor as they beat each other up. Mack nearly knocked out Delay’s teeth with a facewash kick but opted for several suplexes for a two count. Lee finally got in hitting Delay with a shoulder spear and a sunset flip for two. Lee and Delay went to the floor and Mack followed out with a somersault tope. The action came back to the ring where Delay hit Mack with a flying forearm for two. Both men took their eyes of Lee who hit them with a cross body block and several bodyshots. Lee hit Mack with an STO but his Dragon Bomb was turned into a Delay German suplex for two. Mack went up top but Delay followed and the trio came off in a neckbreaker like move. Lee went for a forearm but Delay pulled down the ropes sending Lee to the floor. Delay went for another pin Mack rolled through and got ht hard fought pin.



(11) In a three team non-tournament elimination match, Sal Rinauro & Trik Davis (w/ an Eric Biscoff action figure as manager) defeated Shan Hill/Scott Commodity and Inner Aggression (Butch Long/Bull Pain).
This was a comedy of errors with Rinauro/Davis an island among themselves. The eliminations occurred in the following order: Hill was pinned as was Long. With both teams pinning the other Rinauro/Davis won. Not liking this outcome, both teams chased Rinauro and Davis to the locker room.



(12) Chris Hero defeated Matt Cross.

Like his earlier matches, Hero tried to keep the match mat based. Cross adapted and went move for move with Hero, trading wristlocks and front facelocks. Hero tried to handstand out of a front facelock but Cross forced Hero back to the mat. Hero countered out into an overhand wristlock taking Cross to the mat but Cross countered out into a hammerlock. Hero got out of the hold with a kip up to his feet and we began at square one. Hero took Cross down with a side headlock but Cross slid Hero over into a pin attempt only to have Hero roll back into the control position. Cross countered into a head scissor but Hero went for a counter. Cross fought off Hero’s counter into a pin for two and Hero rolled to a neutral corner. Cross backed Hero to a corner but Hero reversed and hit a chest chop followed by a series of forearms but Cross hit several Japanese armdrags into an armbar. Hero went to the ropes and Cross gave a clean break but Hero kicked him in the ribs. This only pissed off Cross who got Hero to the mat and hit a flip into a splash for two. Hero fought out of an armbar and sent Cross to the floor. Hero flipped to the floor but Cross moved and went back to the ring to follow out but ran right into Hero’s boot. Hero hit a double axhandle shot to Cross’ head and hit another chest chop. Hero began to use his size advantage in pin attempts, forcing Cross to kick out all Hero’s body weight on a senton. Hero hit two elbow drops but Cross kicked out of the pin. Hero and Cross began a chest chipping contest and neither man gave an inch until Cross hit some forearms and went to the ropes but got hit by a flying forearm and a Hero handstand elbow drop. Hero took Cross to the mat in a body stretch but Cross refused to submit. Hero let the hold go and propped Cross in a corner, hitting a boot to the face. Cross fought back despite the hard shots to the head from Hero. Cross avoided a splash and drove both his feet into Hero’s face followed by a move that sent Hero to the floor. Cross followed out with a corkscrew splash and the fighting kept going on the floor with chops and punches. Cross sent Hero back in the ring and hit another corkscrew splash for two. Cross went for a double stomp but Hero moved and hit a running boot. Hero locked in the STF but Cross used nearly all his energy to crawl to the ropes and cause a break. Both men went for Oklahoma roll pins but kicked out. Both men got to their feet continuing the chest chops and forearms hoping the other would fall but neither would fall. Cross thought he had the match won with a DVD into his knee followed by a Hindu Press but got two. Cross went up top and Hero went up to fight him back down even as both men head butted each other. Hero fell to the mat and Cross went for a shooting star press but Hero caught him in mid air, hitting an Acecrusher. Hero dropped into a neck vise submission but Cross used all his weight to get Hero’s shoulder down for two. The problem was Hero had Cross worn down and locked the neckvise again, this time with a body scissor. With his body in knots, Cross had no choice but to submit.



After the match, Hero spoke about meeting Jeff Peterson in 1999 and the love Peterson had for the wrestling business. He thanked the other 15 competitors for being part of the event and keeping the memory Jeff Peterson alive.



Please check out www.jeffpetersoncup.com plus our MySpace pages http://groups.myspace.com/JPC2007 and
www.myspace.com/jeffpetersoncup for all things JPC related! Plus check out www.thesuperstation.net/jpc.html for words of enlightenment from Naphtali.



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Friday, July 13, 2007

Full 2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup Night One Results

Please credit Alan J. Wojcik ONLY if used. Thank You.

Night one of the 2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup was held on Friday July 13, 2007. The event was held at the Downtown Orlando Recreation Center, 649 W. Livingston Street in Orlando, FL. The evening was opened as usual for JPC by Jeff’s best friend Naphtali who gave a heart felt tribute to his friend before introducing the 16 competitors. Due to injuries Allison Danger, “Unreal” Michael Elgin & Kenny King had to withdraw from the event. King was on hand to assist Naphtali in the introduction of the tournament members.

Short version results: Opening Round of the 2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup

Reckless Youth Bracket
NWA Indiana’s “Pure Dynamite” Billy Roc defeated APW-GA’s “Kool” Seth Delay
GOUGE’s “Krazy K” Kirby Mack defeated “South Florida Phenom” Scott Commodity

Justice Bracket
CZW/ROH star Chris Hero defeated NWA-FSM's Trik Davis
FIP Florida Heritage champion Erick Stevens defeated FPWA’s Nooie Lee

Chris Sabin Bracket
YRR member Chasyn “Not Cocky” Rance defeated EWA’s Chi Chi Cruz
Maryland Championship Wrestling’s Adam Flash defeated ACW’s Sideshow

Milano Collection AT Bracket
ROH’s “M-Dogg20” Matt Cross defeated YRR member Sal Rinauro
Former IPW World/NWA Florida Heavyweight champion “the Marquee” Bruce Santee defeated AWA’s “the Encore” TJ Mack

Non-tournament matches:
Kahagas, the Sheik and Leon Scott (w/Larry Zbyszko & MSL) defeated Pretty Fly, Ray Beez and “Irish Destroyer” Heater.

Double Deuce Inc (“Uptown” Frankie Capone & Pete Cannon) defeated Wrongful Death (Naphtali & Dagon Briggs)

Former IPW World Tag Team champions Roderick & Sedrick Strong defeated former three time NWA World Tag Team champions the New Heavenly Bodies (“Classy” Chris Nelson & “Vivacious” Vito DeNucci)

Mister Saint Laurent won Rage in the Cage IX.

Long version of the show.

(1) Matt Cross defeated Sal Rinauro in 10:22.
Before the match Rinauro seemed more focused on the ringside fans than Cross. So much so he argued and even flirted with some ladies before finally locking up with Cross. When they finally did, Rinauro complained of hair pulls, tight pulls and anything else he could think of to mess with Cross’s head. Cross used a power game to control Rinauro until Rinauro avoided a corner move and tossed Cross into a neutral corner. Rinauro went right to work on Cross’ neck with a neckbreaker and several shots to the head. Despite all those shots Cross kicked out of every pin attempt Rinauro made. Cross finally had enough and hit a suplex into a neckdrop on his knee for two. Rinauro fought back and the two men traded several two counts. Rinauro dropped Cross on the top rope for a move but Cross fought back, hitting a double stomp the back. Rinauro went to the floor for refuge but Cross followed out with a tope spear. He tossed Rinauro to the ring and hit a five star frog splash to advance.

(2) Billy Roc defeated “Kool” Seth Delay in 6:53.
Delay and Roc traded headlocks and armbars but neither man established control until Delay took Roc down to the mat with a half chicken wing arm bar looking thing. Delay hit a standing suplex that seemed to last for 5 minutes before dropping Roc for two. Delay kept on the left arm and neck with a knee drop and a submission armbar. Delay missed a corner forearm shot and that was all Roc needed to get going with a slingshot legdrop for two. Delay fought back and went for a pin but Roc countered into a counter into a counter pin for two. The two men fought for position but it was Roc who hit a double stomp to the back of Delay’s neck and followed with Sliced Bread #2 to advance.

(3) In a non tournament match; Kahagas, the Sheik and Leon Scott (w/Larry Zbyszko & MSL) defeated Pretty Fly, Ray Beez and “Irish Destroyer” Heater in 8:48.
MSL took the house mic and said he was opting out of this match so he could focus totally on Rage in the Cage. This one began as a brawl with Scott, Kahagas & Sheik retreating to the floor for a regrouping seminar with their advisors. Kahagas entered the ring and took over on Heater with chest chops and dragged him to the Sheik’s side of the ring, who tagged in and went to work on Heaters’ neck. Scott tagged in and continued the assault. Each man kept Heater from tagging out until he got some distance from his opponents and tagged in Fly. The problem was Fly went right into the wrong corner and got tossed to the floor where everyone got in a shot to Fly’s body. Fly fought back as best he could kicking out of pin attempts and hitting Scott with a lariat. That move allowed him to tag out to Beez who was well rested. He hit Kahagas with a second rope DDT like move but the move knocked both of them for a loop. Both men tagged out to Heater & Scott respectively but all hell broke loose in and around the ring. The match ended in the ring with Scott hitting Heater with a running powerslam to win via pinfall.

(4) Erick Stevens defeated Nooie Lee in 12:48.
Early on Stevens tried to use his size advantage to control Lee with shoulder blocks. Lee told Stevens to hit the ropes for a shoulder tackle but Lee hit a dropkick that sent Stevens to the floor. Lee followed out and Stevens missed a clothesline, wrapping his left arm around the ringpost. Lee brought Stevens to the ring and drew a bullseye on the injury. The bad part was Lee let Stevens get to his feet and after a rope move; Stevens hit a half nelson power bomb that folded Lee like an accordion. Stevens laid in the chest chops that echoed throughout the venue. But all that did was anger Lee who fired back with chops. Lee went for a corner whip but Stevens blocked it and hit a shoulder block for two. Stevens kept working on the neck but Lee fired back with bodyshots. Stevens hit a front suplex like move for two and followed with an elbow for two. Stevens got cocky and kicked Lee in the head, followed by a waistlock style bearhug. Lee fought to his feet and backed Stevens to a corner where Stevens went to the second rope. But Lee caught him with an Acecrusher. Lee was unable to cover Stevens, so he went on the attack with shots to Stevens’ head. All those blows did was fire Stevens up. Stevens missed a corner lariat and it allowed Lee to hit a top rope bodyblock for two. Lee hit an STO for two but his monkey flip from the corner was blocked. Stevens went up for a superplex but Lee countered into a power bomb followed by a frog splash for two. Lee’s Dragon Bomb was blocked and Stevens’ lariat was blocked by Lee who hit a Dragon Bomb but Stevens kicked out. Lee went for crucifix for two and traded pins with Stevens who hit a release German suplex followed with a lariat into the Sarasota Screwdriver but Lee kicked out. Stevens hit a second lariat but Lee kicked out. Stevens finally finished off Lee with a third lariat and a power bomb to advance. After the match the two combatants shook hands.

(5) Chasyn Rance defeated Chi Chi Cruz in 5:46.
Rance went to work on Cruz’s arm and neck, taking him down into a side headlock. Cruz fought to his feet and backed Rance to a corner but Rance hit the ropes to avoid contact. Rance countered out of a hiptoss and hit a sunset flip for two. Rance and Cruz traded rear chinlocks but it was Rance who went for the submission. Cruz got to his feet as Rance backed him to a corner, but when Rance went for a tackle he hit the post. Cruz went to work with a variety of moves to wear down the arm, including a backbreaker hitting the injured arm on the knee. Rance fought back and hit what looked like Sliced Bread #2. But in hitting the move Rance did damage to the arm. He went for the end by hitting a superkick for two. Rance went for a slam but Cruz slid off and hit the injured left arm with a cross armbreaker/STO for two. Cruz ended up on the ring apron and both men jockeyed for control for a suplex but Rance let go and hit what looked like a between the ropes piledriver to advance.

(6) In a non tournament match, Double Deuce Inc (“Uptown” Frankie Capone & Pete Cannon) defeated Wrongful Death (Naphtali & Dagon Briggs) in 7:30.
This rivalry goes back several years to the world famous IPW-Hardcore. Wrongful Death took over on Capone with some double team moves until Capone was able to isolate Briggs after hitting a shoulder tackle. Briggs tagged out to Cannon who went to work on Briggs with chops and a clothesline. Briggs fired back with chops but Cannon raked Briggs’ eyes to stop the momentum. DD Inc. kept Briggs in their side of the ring for several minutes but couldn’t get the pin or submission. Briggs finally got away from DD Inc. after hitting Capone with a Samoan forward roll and he tagged out to Naphtali who was hit by the dreaded K5.

(7) Chris Hero defeated Trik Davis in 12:19.
Like any Chris Hero match, it was a technical masterpiece. Hero began by trying to work the left arm but Davis countered into an armlock of his own. Davis took Hero down into a doublearm stretch but Hero countered into a pin for two. Both men went to the head but Hero had the height advantage and stood up when Davis applied his headlock. Hero countered out and hit a dropkick for two. Davis countered out of a move and got a waistlock pin for two and followed with chops that saw Hero fire back. Hero countered out a move and hit Davis with an elbow but Davis hit a headscissor. Hero went to the floor where Davis teased a plancha but Hero kicked him in the face. Hero went for another arm submission but let it go for another chest chop into a half crab submission. Davis refused to submit so Hero floated over into a pin for two. Hero went for another chinlock submission but Davis fought out to his feet and ran right into a tornado punch to the jaw that sent Davis to the floor. Hero followed Davis out and delivered several chest chops. Hero dropped Davis on the floor and went into the bleachers for a running start to a Warrior’s Way but Davis moved. Davis couldn’t follow up after Hero hit several European forearms and was carried into the ring where Hero got two. Hero’s power move was blocked by Davis so Hero dropped Davis with a chokeslam. Both men fought for position but Hero locked in an STF and advanced to the next round.

(8) In a fatal four way, The Bug defeated Jerrelle Clark, Dr. Reginald Heresy and Jack Manley in 7:20.
Bug and Heresy made a temporary alliance attacking Clark and Manley but it backfired and they retreated to the floor as Clark and Manley wrestled. When the coast seemed clear, the duo returned and dumped Clark to the floor so they could hit Manley with a double team suplex. They didn’t count on Clark being on the apron and he hit them with a bodyblock for two. There was some miscommunication between Bug & Heresy and a move intended for Clark became Heresy hitting Bug with a back suplex. Bug fought back and dumped Heresy on his head. But Clark followed with a top rope move of his own for two. Things began to get crazy in and out of the ring with each man going to work to win not aid the other competitors. The end came when Bug countered out a Manley move and hit an Emeral Frosion like move.

(9) “Krazy K” Kirby Mack defeated Scott Commodity in 10:10.
Commodity was the substitute for Danger and he didn’t disappoint. Krazy went on the attack but he messed up Commodity’s hair and only pissed off Commodity. That rage was turned against him as Krazy hit him with a shot to the head that made Commodity bail to the floor to clear the cobwebs. Commodity tried to enter the ring but got dropkicked twice. The third time he was ready and dragged Krazy to the floor and hit several chops to the chest plus drove Krazy’s face into the ring apron. Krazy fought back tossing Commodity back first to the ring apron and hit a 619 like move. Back in the ring Krazy went for a hand stand in the corner but Commodity dropkicked the defenseless Krazy in the chest. Commodity went to work on the left arm with a armwringer and dragged Krazy to the apron to drop it on the metal apron. Commodity then dragged the arm to the ring post and wrapped it around. Once back in the ring, Commodity went to work on the arm but Krazy kicked him in the left knee several times. Commodity slammed Krazy on the arm and dropped a knee to the face for two. Commodity locked in a top wristlock submission but Krazy reused to tap. So Commodity released it and went for another arm lock but Krazy fought to his feet and hit a jawbreaker, an enziguri and a double sledge to the neck. Krazy hit a Matrix like kick to the face but got two. Commodity recovered and went up top but Krazy met him and they fought for control. Commodity sent Krazy into the ring and hit a splash for two. Commodity went for a corner move but Krazy slid over the top and hit a backcracker to advance.

(10) “The Marquee” Bruce Santee defeated TJ Mack in 5:42.
Santee was the substitute for King, basically inviting himself into the tournament. Mack showed zero intimidation, going right after Santee with an aerial attack. But that stopped when a head scissor became a Santee Alabama slam. Santee hit an elbow drop for two and the trash talking began from Santee. Mack slid out of a sideslam but couldn’t avoid the second attempt by Santee which got two. Santee hit Mack with several forearms to the back but ran Santee into a boot and hit Santee with a victory roll for two. Santee grounded Mack with a rear chinlock which Mack escaped from and delivered shots to Santee’s head. Mack went up top but Santee caught him and went for the Big Dump. Mack countered out into a crucifix for two but Santee so strong he kicked out, picking up Mack and hitting the Big Dump to advance.

(11) In a non tournament match, former IPW World Tag Team champions Roderick & Sedrick Strong defeated former three time NWA World Tag Team champions the New Heavenly Bodies (“Classy” Chris Nelson & “Vivacious” Vito DeNucci) in 10:05.

This was definitely a contrast in styles, old-school vs. new-school. Roderick and Nelson began and he forced both Bodies to the floor to formulate a new plan as their attack backfired in their face. The Bodies were on the floor for a while, so the Strong’s followed out and jumped them from behind. DeNucci and Roderick came back to the ring where the chest chopping began on the Strong side. Sedrick tagged in as Nelson rejoined the party. The bad part was the position the Bodies were put into by the Strong’s, lets just say it was not normal looking. Sedrick went to work on DeNucci’s left arm and shoulder, taking the veteran to the mat. DeNucci worked his way out of the move and got in a cheap shot to turn the tide. The Bodies used their veteran experience and worked the referee into positions so they could double team Sedrick while irritating Roderick. Sedrick was finally able to tag out to Roderick who was ready to fight both Bodies as Sedrick recovered. The Bodies went for a double team move but Sedrick hit DeNucci with spear. The Strong’s pinned Nelson after a series of kicks to the head, ended by Roderick’s boot to the face.

Before the next match Sideshow hit the ring. He talked about his friendship with Jeff Peterson and demanded his match with CZW veteran Adam Flash be held inside the Rage in the Cage atmosphere.

(12) Adam Flash defeated Sideshow in 4:03.
This was a first for the JPC, a tournament bout inside a steel cage. Flash wasted not time in trying to cut open sideshow with the mesh fencing, but Sideshow fought back with a leg lariat. Sideshow kicked Flash in the back and tossed him into the mesh, but he didn’t draw blood. Sideshow went to the ropes but Flash backdropped him into the fencing. Flash rigged a folding chair into a corner and drove Sideshow’s face into it. Flash got in the blow, hitting a top of the cage legdrop to advance to the second round.

(13) Mister Saint Laurent won Rage in the Cage XI (come as you are, bring your own weapons!) Entrants included: Jay Sorrow, Snow, The Sheik, Kahagas, Ray Beez, Dagon Briggs, Shooter Storm, Naphtali, Pete Cannon, “Leon Scott, Butch Long, Bull Pain, Irish Destroyer” Heater, Dany Only, Pretty Fly, Leon Scott, Havoc, Bug, Dr. Heresy and Mister Saint Laurent. As the carnage ensued inside the ring, MSL and Larry Zbyszko enjoyed the view from the floor. It took several referees to coax MSL in the match. The final five were Kahagas, MSL, Leon Scott, the Sheik and Dagon Briggs. MSL talked his six man partners into eliminating everyone else. Once that was done, MSL told the trio to exit the cage and eliminate themselves so he could win. The Sheik walked out on his own as did Kahagas. Leon Scott contemplated the cash bribe offered by MSL but he changed his mind and went after MSL. Scott had MSL out the door when Zbyszko tossed powder into Scott’s eyes, blinding him long enough for MSL to toss Scott to the floor.

Saturday July 14, 2007
Jewish Community Center
9841 Scenic Drive
Port Richey, FL USA

Second round matches in each bracket. Semi-Finals will see Sabin Winner vs Milano Collection Winner and Justice Winner vs. Reckless Youth Winner

Reckless Youth Final
Billy Roc vs. Krazy K.

Justice Final
Chris Hero vs. Erick Stevens

Chris Sabin Final
Chasyn Rance vs. Adam Flash

Milano Collection AT Final
Matt Cross vs. “the Marquee” Bruce Santee

Tag Team RESPECT Match
"The New Heavenly Bodies" Chris Nelson and Vito DeNucci vs Lex Lovett and "Iceman" Buck Quartermaine

Plus matches involving the JPC competitors who were eliminated Friday night.

Ticket information
Night 2
$10 General Admission, $5 Kids under 12, Add $5 for VIP entrance, Day of show, all tickets $2 more

For more information:
call (727)512-0071

Please check out www.jeffpetersoncup.com plus our MySpace pages http://groups.myspace.com/JPC2007 and
www.myspace.com/jeffpetersoncup or www.floridaindies.com for all things JPC related! Plus check out www.thesuperstation.net/jpc.html for words of enlightenment from Naphtali.

Want to buy previous tournaments? You can buy the 2003 event on www.highspots.com, the 2004 event on www.rfvideo.com, the 2005 event on www.rohwrestling.com in their store and the 2006 event on www.pwwf.com

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Thursday, July 12, 2007

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup: In The Words of Friends & Tourney Competitors

Please Alan J. Wojcik credit of http://alanwojcik.com if used, thanks and talk tomorrow after night one of the event.

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 in honor of the fallen star. Each year since the event has grown to international levels. Previous winners “Reckless Youth” Tom Carter, Justice, Chris Sabin and Milano Collection AT were part of the events. The event brackets for the 2007 event are named for these men. If you have never seen it in person or purchased a DVD of the event, here in their own words are some of the competitors and officials involved in keeping the legacy of Jeff Peterson alive.



Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup founder Ron Niemi: The Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup was and is meant to honor our buddy Jeff Peterson who we lost to cancer a few years back. Jeff would be thrilled to know that such a great event was held in his name each year and that it has continued to thrive and grow as time goes on. For some reason some folks involved in wrestling seem to want to make people believe Jeff wasn’t a part of the Florida indie scene but the truth is he wrestled FAR more in Florida than he did anywhere else and he was like a little brother to all of us. Jeff is missed in a major way.



2003 and 2005 competitor Jerrelle Clark: My first memory of Jeff was from SCW. We did a match and some guy came in to beat us down. It was Jeff. Then we worked in Zephyrhills and got to have a conversation about his remission from cancer. He passed away two months later. He was of full of live and loved wrestling. To be part of the initial event was humbling. I had a great match with Tony Mamaluke and the next night I was in a tag team match. In 2004 I was part of a six man tag team match. 2005 I wrestled Petey Williams and fell to the Canadian Destroyer.



2003 Tourney Winner and 2006 Participant “Reckless Youth” Tom Carter: JPC was something I wanted to be a part of because of my fond memories of Jeff. I met Jeff after I was in the business for a short time and working for Blaine Desantis in PCW in Pennsylvania. Blaine had a working agreement with Jim Kettner and Jeff was a member of his crew. During these times I worked with Jeff training and could see he had a hunger for the business. After working him and few times later I got even more respect for him through his quality of work as well as quality matches with others such as Mike Quackenbush and Chris Daniels. I felt JPC was the least I could do for a great kid that touched so many people in a positive way. Since then, JPC has done a good job of show casing indy talent as well as honoring the memory of a great kid that deserved so much more time with all of us. We are all better people for just knowing his courage.



2006 Competitor “The Anarchist” Arik Cannon: While I never met, nor did I know Jeff Peterson personally, I did however become a fan of his prior to getting into the business. One match in particular stands out in my mind, against Mike Quackenbush for ECWA I believe. Those two did some amazing stuff. It was an honor and a privilege to be chosen to participate in the 2006 JPC. I had a great time not only being a part of the show, but also knowing it was all for a good cause. I look forward to returning to the JPC in the future.



2006 Competitor TJ Wilson: I actually never knew Jeff Peterson, but I am very familiar with the tournament-even before I participated. I believe I am the only guy to lose in the first round and then earn my way back into the tournament. I had a great experience wrestling guys like Krazy K, Milano Collection AT, El Generico, etc. I am glad I was able to compete in the Peterson Cup and seeing the love and passion that the guys go out there and try to honor his name is amazing in itself. Everyone treated me really well there and I was very happy to do it.



2006 Competitor Human Tornado: "I was honored to be apart of such an awesome event for, what I was told, a very awesome person.”



2003 Competitor David Babylon: My memories of Jeff Peterson and the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup stem directly from Naphtali. I never actually met Jeff but I was with Naphtali (we had a match) the night he found out Jeff passed away. He immediately started telling stories about Jeff and how much life he had in him, even as he battled cancer. He wanted to be in the ring. The first night of the tournament was an emotional one and I won't ever forget it. I'm glad to hear this tournament is still being held annually. It is done for the right reasons and without knowing Jeff and I can only imagine that he looks down with a smile knowing what is now a local wrestling tradition is dedicated to him and bears his name.



2003 Competitor “Modern Revolution” Steve Madison: I was a last minute replacement when the Bug was unable to appear. I worked B-Boy and it was a good match from what I remember of it. The next night I was partnered with Sonjay Dutt and took on Roderick Strong and Jerrelle Clark. The whole weekend turned out well. It’s amazing to see who was in the original tournament and that tag match, to see the career progress each of us has achieved. I got to meet Jeff a few times outside of the business and he lives on vicariously through several people in wrestling today.



2004 Competitor “Notorious 187” Homicide: You said it best in your intro thing. It’s an historic event. The Peterson Cup is precious to everyone who has ever been in the ring or knew of Jeff. The weekend was good and bad. The good was beating Black Tigers but I got injured and couldn’t compete the next day against Chris Hero. I hope the JPC committee will consider me for their next event.



2003 and 2004 Competitor Roderick Strong addressing his 2003 match with Ruckus: I thought it was really good. Many people said it was the best of the 1st night matches. I usually can’t judge my own matches but it felt good to me. The crowd seemed to think it was good. Ruckus is a hell of an athlete. I can’t describe how great an athlete that he is. It was good experience to be in there with him.



2004 and 2005 Competitor Petey Williams: My good friend Alex Shelley got me hooked up. I was working with CZW and TNA. Ron Niemi saw some tapes and selected me for the event. Ron said he got everyone he asked for without having to make any substitutions. I didn’t know Jeff I think Bobby Roode did. Everyone in NWA Florida had good stories about Jeff. I was happy to help raise money to fight cancer. In two years hat event is now known world wide.



2003 and 2005 Competitor Sonjay Dutt addressing his 2003 appearance: I love being in Florida. I was afraid that the fans wouldn’t take to me but I got a good reaction. The IPW/NWA FL fans are so well educated and a pleasure to speak with. I never got the chance to meet Jeff but being at that event and speaking to people that knew him made it an honor to be apart of that weekend. I felt my match with Reckless Youth was great. He is the man. He has done everything and I got to learn while being in the ring with him. The second night I had a great tag match with Roderick Strong, Steve Madison and Jerrelle Clark.



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May 16, 2003--Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup DAY 1 in St. Petersburg, Florida before 250 fans: Naphtali gave a speech about Jeff Peterson, who passed away in 2002 from cancer at the age of 21. Jeff had frequently wrestled in the building and had gained a reputation as a top indy wrestler while still a teenager before the cancer struck. Opening round matches: Naphtali b Seijin Akki, B-Boy b Steve Madison, Tony Mamaluke b Jerrelle Clark, Reckless Youth b Sonjay Dutt, Jason Cross b C.M. Punk, Ruckus b Roderick Strong, Sedrick Strong b David Babylon, Justice b Colt Cabana. Non tournament: Chaos won three-way over Havoc and Kubiak, Lex Lovett b Agent Steele to earn a shot tonight against IPW champ Billy Fives, Mike Sullivan & Scoot Andrews b Danny Doring & Mikey Tenderfoot..

May 17, 2003--Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup DAY 2 in St. Petersburg, FL: Naphtali b B-Boy, Reckless Youth b Tony Mamaluke, Ruckus b Jason Cross, Sedrick Strong b Justice, Reckless Youth b Naphtali, Reckless Youth b Roderick Strong to win tournament, Frankie Capone & Pat Powers & Pat McGroin b Pretty Fly & Comic Book Guy Anderson & Mark Zout, Agent Steele NC Navy Seal, Sonjay Dutt & Steve Madison b Jerrelle Clark & Roderick Strong, Billy Fives b Lex Lovett to keep IPW title, Shane Twins b Danny Doring & Steve Corino..
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June 4, 2004--Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup DAY 1 in Brandon, FL before 375 fans. Opening round: Roderick Strong b Sedrick Strong, Alex Shelley b Jimmy Jacobs, Chris Hero b Matt Striker, Homicide b Black Tigers (Jeremy Lopez), Teddy Hart b Azrieal, Mikey Tenderfoot b Puma, Petey Williams b Naphtali, Justice b Jack Evans. Non tournament: Danny Doring won three-way over Z-Barr and Slyck Wagner Brown, Lex Lovett b Colt Cabana, Zach Gowen & Chi Chi Cruz & Jerrelle Clark b Bug & Erick Stevens & OG Scarface, Shane Twins b Steve Madison & Mike Sullivan.

June 5, 2004--Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup DAY 2 (Afternoon) in St. Petersburg, FL. Second Round: Teddy Hart b Mikey Tenderfoot, Justice b Petey Williams, Roderick Strong b Alex Shelley, Chris Hero advanced via forfeit as Homicide was injured Non tournament: April Hunter won three-way over Jenni Taylor and Chrissy Vaine, Luther Jackson b OG Scarface, Naphtali won a last man standing match, Cuban Assassin b Jeremy Lopez to keep the Pacific Northwest heavyweight title, John Brooks & Chi Chi Cruz & Azriel b Puma & Matt Striker & Sedrick Strong, Jeff Bradley & Jimmy Jacobs b Bug & Z-Barr..

June 5, 2004--Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup DAY 2 (Evening) in St. Petersburg, FL: Semifinalist Teddy Hart claimed a knee injury in his match with Mikey Tenderfoot and didn't continue. Justice defeated Chris Hero and Roderick Strong to win the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup! (Jet Jaguar was guest referee) Non tournament: Alex Shelley & Petey Williams b Mikey Tenderfoot & Black Tigers (Jeremy Lopez), Bruce Steele b Slyck Wagner Brown, Zach Gowen b Rod Steel, Scoot Andrews b Colt Cabana, Mike Sullivan b Danny Doring, Jerrelle Clark b Azrieal, Lex Lovett & Steve Madison b Shane Twins, Frankie Capone & Marcus Dillon b Dr. Heresy & Andre Lyons..
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2005 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup night one---Brandon All Stars. Opening round: Ricky Reyes b Jay Fury, Matt Sydal b Tony Kozina, Petey Williams b Jerrelle Clark, Vordell Walker b Tony Mamaluke, Sonjay Dutt b Todd Sexton, Chris Sabin b Delirious, Jimmy Rave b Fast Eddie, Mikey Batts b James Gibson. Sedrick/Roderick Strong b Erick Stevens/Steve Madison (non Tournament),non tournament main event AJ Styles b Lex Lovett to retain the NWA World Heavyweight Title

2005--night two--- Brandon All Stars: non tourney 4 way Jay Fury b Chasyn Rance, Jerrelle Clark, Aaron Epic. Second Round: Vordell Walker b Matt Sydal, Jimmy Rave b Petey Williams, Chris Sabin b Mikey Batts, Sonjay Dutt b Rickey Reyes, Semi-finals: Chris Sabin b Vordell Walker, Sonjay Dutt b Jimmy Rave, FINALS: Chris Sabin B Sonjay Dutt. Non tournament matches included: Antonio Banks b Rod Steel, Double Deuce b Heartbreak Express, The Vandals and The Market Crashers to retain the NWA Florida Tag Team Titles, Sal Rinauro/Tony Kozina b Fast Eddie/Todd Sexton, Bruce Steel b Roderick Strong to retain NWA Florida Heavyweight Title....
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June 16, 2006--Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup DAY 1 in Sanford, Florida. Opening round: Ruckus b T.J. Mack, The Canadian Cougar b Jake Manning, Joey Ryan b El Generico, Rod Steel b Davey Richards, Krazy K b T.J. Wilson, Delirious b Human Tornado, Tom Carter b Chasyn Rance, Milano Collection A.T. b Arik Cannon, Jerrelle Clark b Dagon and Ryan Drago in a 3-WAY (Non-Tournament), Frankie Ciatso w/Molly Holly b Erick Stevens w/So-Cal Val (Non-Tournament), Billy Kidman b Naphtali (Non-Tournament), Christopher Daniels b Roderick Strong (Non-Tournament).

June 17, 2006--Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup DAY 2 in Pinellas Park, Florida: Second round: Ruckus b Canadian Cougar, Joey Ryan b Rod Steel, Delirious b Krazy K, Milano Collection A.T. b T.J. Wilson | Second Round: Ruckus b Joey Ryan, Milano Collection A.T. b Delirious | Finals: Milano Collection AT b Ruckus to win the Jeff Peterson Cup. Non tournament included: T.J. Wilson b Human Tornado and Jake Manning and Arik Cannon and El Generico and T.J. Mack in a 6-WAY, Billy Kidman b Lex Lovett, Modern Day Theory (Scott Commodity & Preston James w/Molly Holly) b Bruce Santee & Pretty Fly w/Amy Love, Naphtali b OG Scarface and Havok in a 3-WAY Jeff Peterson Tribute match, Christopher Daniels b Sedrick Strong

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Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Breaking 2007 JPC news: Kenny King OUT, Replacement Is…

That’s right; Kenny King is the second competitor in the Milano Collection A.T. bracket to have to miss the 2007 Jeff Peterson Cup because of a knee injury. He joins “Unreal” Michael Elgin on the injured list. Word quickly started to spread among wrestlers in Florida. While the JPC committee was searching out a replacement, we received several offers to take his place. However, this e-mail stood out the most.

“Upon hearing the nasty rumor that Mr. Kenneth King was injured at the Hands of the Heartbreak Express in FIP, I decided to play the opportunist.

You see, this knee injury Kenneth is suffering from will prevent him from competing in the MOST PRESTIGIOUS TOURNAMENT IN WRESTLING!! The Jeff Peterson Cup 2007.

I have decided to throw my name in the mix. Of course people are gonna talk "Is it really fair that a 6'4", 285lbs athletically gifted and powerful man enter this tournament". You damn right its fair. You see its not my fault that I am talented, its not my fault that I am entertaining. Most of all, its not my fault that I am going to become a HUGE STAR!

Well, technically it is my fault.

With me replacing Mr. King, that gives me a first round matchup with TJ Mack. Just for the record, I like TJ, hell he was one of the members of the nationally acclaimed British pop trio BB Mak, which gave us such Hits as "Still on your side" and "Back Here". I know BB Mak ran their course, so TJ decided it was his time to pursue wrestling. He has made a bit of a name for himself. He is in tremendous shape, and can hang with some of the best. First round of Peterson, he is going to be in there with THE BEST,” the Marquee” Bruce Santee. Since I like TJ, and respect his musical talent, I will make sure that he can at least walk after I run roughshot through him. Then maybe he can return to England and the recording studio and record some new hits for my listening pleasure.

Match by match, I plan on picking my opponent's apart. I already have The mental edge. This is the indies, these guys have NEVER seen a man as big, quick, powerful, and technically sound as myself. In a predominantly cruiserweight field, I am a man among boys. I have said it before and I will say it again, this sport revolves around heavyweights! If anyone thinks for one minute that I am going to allow any of these little cruiserweights to make a name for themselves at my expense, you have another thing coming!!

Obviously me in the tournament throws a huge wrench into the mix. The Odds have changed tremendously. The favorite obviously becomes myself, and I promise all my Mark-ees that I will not let you down. I am the Florida Bruiserweight Champion, I am the King of Florida, and after Saturday, I will be the 5th JPC winner.

And that's a goddamn shoot.

Bruce Santee



Friday July 13, 2007
Downtown Orlando Recreation Center
649 W. Livingston Street
Orlando, FL USA
www.jeffpetersoncup.com



Meet & Greet doors 6:30pm, Pre-show 7:30, 8pm Main Show



Opening Round of the 2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup



Reckless Youth Bracket

APW-GA’s “Kool” Seth Delay vs. NWA Indiana’s “Pure Dynamite” Billy Roc

GOUGE’s Krazy K vs. Shimmer Allison Danger



Justice Bracket

NWA-FSM's Trik Davis vs CZW/ROH star Chris Hero

FIP Florida Heritage champion Erick Stevens vs. FPWA’s Nooie Lee



Chris Sabin Bracket

EWA’s Chi Chi Cruz vs. YRR member Chasyn “Not Cocky” Rance

Maryland Championship Wrestling’s Adam Flash vs. ACW’s Sideshow



Milano Collection AT Bracket

YRR member Sal Rinauro vs. ROH’s “M-Dogg20” Matt Cross

Former IPW World/NWA Florida Heavyweight champion “the Marquee” Bruce Santee vs. AWA’s TJ Mack



Night 1 Main Event:
Rage in the Cage battle royal!!!!!!! 20+ person come as you are, bring your own weapons! Entrants announced so far include: “the Shooter” Vordell Walker, Snow, The Sheik, Heartbreak Express (“Superstar” Sean and “Fabulous” Phil Davis), Francisco Ciatso, Naphtali, “Irish Destroyer” Heater, Dany Only, Pretty Fly, Leon Scott, Havoc, Bug, Dr. Heresy, Kory Chavis, Craig Classic, Lifeguards (Wade Koverly & Daron Smythe) and Mister Saint Laurent.



Roderick & Sedrick Strong vs. former NWA World Tag Team champions the New Heavenly Bodies (“Classy” Chris Nelson & Vito DeNucci)



Matches Just Added:

TAG TEAM CHALLENGE MATCH
In May of 2002, Frankie Capone (Francisco Ciatso) and Python, along with Pete Cannon defeated Wrongful Death for the IPW Tag Team Championship. Wrongful Death took the titles back from them in a match that literally went to the streets of St. Petersburg outside of the famed WrestlePlex complex. The two teams are back for more, but this time, its Ciatso and Cannon teaming up, forming the Original Double Deuce to take on Naphtali and Dagon Briggs on Night 1 of the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup. Ciatso holds several singles titles in and out of Florida, and Cannon hasn't competed for some time. Wrongful Death hasn't teamed in over a year, but has proven they are always a successful team no matter how long the absence.



4 WAY CRAZYFEST
Jeff Peterson was never more successful than when he was beating multiple opponents in a single night. That is why on July 13th, we are going to give you a Four-Way CrazyFest. Among those competitors is former NWA WORLD Junior Heavyweight champion and JPC competitor Jerrelle Clark. Clark will have his hands full with three other competitors, including former IPW Television champion Dr. Reginald Heresy. Heresy makes his Florida return for this great event for the first time since the IPW Reunion show. Another competitor making his return to the ring is the Low-Flying superstar BUG! That is right, the Bug is making his return to the ring on Night 1. But these three wrestlers will also have to compete with NWA-Anarchy and FIP star Kory Chavis. Chavis has spent more time in Georgia rings than Florida rings lately, but is looking to make a statement and show Florida fans what they are missing.



SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH
Mister Saint Laurent has put together what he calls a SuperGroup of his allies that he knows will carry him to the top. MSL has called the JPC office and left a 23 minute message about how he was going to make a name for himself during this signature event. He mentioned something about Rage in the Cage and showing his dominance in Florida. So MSL has put together a team of four and has issued a challenge to anyone to answer it on July 13th. MSL's team consists of Leon Scott and former FIP Tag Team Champions, the Heartbreak Xpress.



Saturday July 14, 2007
Jewish Community Center
9841 Scenic Drive
Port Richey, FL USA

On Day 2 of the 2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Chris Hero will be offering a seminar during the day. It will take place before the Event starts in Port Richey.

All wrestlers interested in taking this seminar from independent star Chris Hero, please contact Naphtali either by myspace, or via e-mail at binomania@yahoo.com for all the pricing and details.



Meet & Greet doors between 6:30pm, Pre-show 7:30pm, 8:00pm Main Show



Second round matches in each bracket. Semi-Finals will see Sabin Winner vs Milano Collection Winner and Justice Winner vs. Reckless Youth Winner



Tag Team RESPECT Match
"The New Heavenly Bodies" Chris Nelson and Vito DeNucci vs Lex Lovett and "Iceman" Buck Quartermaine



Plus matches involving the JPC competitors who were eliminated Friday night.

JPC Tickets now available via paypal to Binomania@yahoo.com

If you buy via PayPal, please specify if you would like your tickets sent to you, or available at Will Call the day of the shows.


Ticket information
Night 1
$10 General Admission, $5 Kids under 12, Add $5 for VIP entrance
Day of show, all tickets $2 more

Night 2
$10 General Admission, $5 Kids under 12, Add $5 for VIP entrance, Day of show, all tickets $2 more

2 NIGHT VIP TICKET $25!

VIP ticket includes early entrance into the event and allows you to pick your seat before the General Admission lets in. VIP also includes a Meet & Greet with the competitors of the JPC and Rage in the Cage!!!!

For more information:
call (727)512-0071

Please check out our MySpace pages http://groups.myspace.com/JPC2007 and
www.myspace.com/jeffpetersoncup or www.floridaindies.com for all things JPC related! Plus check out www.thesuperstation.net/jpc.html for words of enlightenment from Naphtali.



Want to buy previous tournaments? You can buy the 2003 event on www.highspots.com, the 2004 event on www.rfvideo.com, the 2005 event on www.rohwrestling.com in their store and the 2006 event on www.pwwf.com

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Saturday, July 07, 2007

2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup Profile: Chris Hero

Please credit Alan J. Wojcik of http://alanwojcik.com if used, thanks.

2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup Profile: Chris Hero

Chris Hero
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 230
Hometown: Metropolis
Pro Debut: September 1998
Myspace: www.myspace.com/thechrishero

Tournament history:
Finalist 2004 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (lost to Justice in three way with Roderick Strong),
Winner 2000 IWA-MS Sweet Science (now called Ted Petty Invitational, Lost in 2001 to Adam Pearce, lost in 2002 to CM Punk, Finalist in 2003, lost in 2004 to Mike Quackenbush, lost in 2005 event to Arik Cannon and lost in 2006 event to Roderick Strong)
Winner 2005 IWA-MS Revolution Strong Style Tournament
Finalist 2005 Chikara World Tag Grand Prix (w/Mike Quackenbush),
2005 CZW Best of the Best (lost in second round to Kevin Steen),
Winner 2006 Chikara Tag Tournament (w/ Claudio Castagnoli),
Winner 2006 CZW Last Team Standing (w/ Claudio Castagnoli),
Winner wXw (Germany) 16 Carat Gold Tournament
2006 King of Europe Cup (lost in second round to Doug Williams
Finalist 2006 PWA Queensland (Australia) Rise of the Warriors
2006 PWG Battle of Los Angeles (lost to Genki Horiguchi)

Where you have seen him: CZW, Ring of Honor, IWA-MS, Chikara, TNA Wrestling, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, IWC, Jersey All Pro and Cleveland All-Pro to name a few. (Please see his myspace blogs for full 2005-06 listings)

Championships held:
CZW World Heavyweight,
CZW Tag Team (w/Claudio Castagnoli),
CZW Iron Man,
ROH Tag Team (w/Claudio Castagnoli),
wXw Heavyweight and IWA-MS Heavyweight (4 times)
CHIKARA Campeones de Parejas (w/Claudio Castagnoli)

Alan J. Wojcik: You made it to the finals of the 2004 JPC and have been to Florida only a handful of times since, so why return for the 2007 event. Is it about winning the whole event or something else?

Chris Hero: Actually this will be my first time back in Florida since the 04 JPC. I've wanted to come back for some time now and I look forward to winning this tournament in the memory of Jeff. I've become a much more proficient competitor in the last 3 years and once this tournament is in the books, I'm sure you will all agree.

Alan J. Wojcik: You were part of the CZW vs. ROH inter-promotional feud in 2006. What were your memories of the series and did you think it was a success for either promotion?

Chris Hero: It was a success in every way. It brought CZW up a level and knocked ROH down a peg. It also put me in the national spotlight and, thankfully, I stepped up to the plate and hit a grand slam.

Alan J. Wojcik: Normally the CZW Cage of Death is a premiere show in CZW, but last year it was the battle ground for CZW vs. ROH. For fans that have never seen one, describe a Cage of Death match.

Chris Hero: You're surrounded by a black and yellow steel cage. There are a number of bloodthirsty opponents, brutal weapons and although you have quite a bit of room to move around, there's always someone or something dangerous lurking right around the corner. Even the fans get involved. They're right up on the cage talking trash the entire time. Last year when I climbed up to moonsault onto my foes, the fans shook the cage. Unfortunately for them, I'm a superior athlete and I didn't miss one step.

Alan J. Wojcik: In the last few years you have been tagging with Claudio Castagnoli as “the Kings of Wrestling.” What makes your team so successful is it teamwork, tape study or something else?

Chris Hero: Three years ago Claudio Castagnoli was my student. We had great chemistry thanks to the student/teacher relationship and with time he just grew bigger and better. Many would argue that he's surpassed me completely but I'll let you decide. Our size and natural athleticism made us great and our synchronized wrestling brains made us the best. Unfortunately, WWE drove a fork between the team and since they made the offer to him, we haven't been the same as a team. We're still one of the best, but we find ourselves on different pages much more frequently nowadays.

Alan J. Wojcik: Also in the Kings group is “Sweet & Sour” Larry Sweeney. How in any way does he differ from Castagnoli?

Chris Hero: Larry Sweeney is a white hot ball of charisma. He's been serving as my agent in ROH and he has assembled the greatest faction in the history of Ring of Honor. He's no slouch in the ring, but right now he knows where his bread is buttered. You gotta strike while the iron is hot and Sweeney is becoming a grand master of his craft.

Alan J. Wojcik: You have worked for the California based PWG. What makes them a success in live events and DVD sales and what is your favorite promotion to work for today?

Chris Hero: I don't have a favorite promotion. I'm able to find different things I like about each promotion I work for. And if you watch the footage, you'll know that I'm quite chameleon like in the sense that I'm a bit different in every group I work for.

Alan J. Wojcik: Since our interview during the 2004 JPC you have wrestled extensively overseas in France, Switzerland, Germany, England, the Netherlands and Italy. How do the European wrestling fans differ from North American ones?

Chris Hero: The European market isn't as oversaturated as it is here in the US so, in general, the fans are satisfied more easily. Plus, being from another country makes you a sort of a commodity. I've been in and out of Europe around 20 times in the past 5 years and each time I come back, the fans hold me in an increasingly higher regard. Also, this year, I made my return to Japan working for Pro Wrestling NOAH. What an amazing experience that was. The whole nation carries such a devout respect for wrestling. It really makes you feel like you're doing something special.

Alan J. Wojcik: Since March of 2005 you have been the head trainer at the Chikara Wrestle Factory. Talk about the school and how your teaching style may differ from other schools like Steve Keirn’s School of Hard Knocks or the school run by Brother Runt?

Chris Hero: I never stop training. I never stop learning. So in my 9 years in wrestling, I've been able to attend numerous schools, clinics and the like. At CHIKARA, Mike Quackenbush and I can pass on the countless hours of lucha libre techniques that we were fortunate enough to learn from Skayde/Jorge Rivera, formerly the head trainer of Ultimo Dragon's Toryumon Gym in Mexico City. I an pass on basics that I learned at Les Thatcher's school in Cincinnati and at Dory Funk's Conservatory in Florida. I can also pass along what I learned from Dave Taylor, Fit Finlay and William Regal at Dave's old school IN Peachtree City, GA. Not to mention all the tricks of the trade I've picked up in the 27 states and 14 countries I've traveled to for wrestling. Each school has their own pros and cons. I would never say our school is the best, but we do offer a vast variety of wrestling styles and techniques. Check it out: www.hpwf.org/~chikara/WrestleFactory/Home/index.html

Alan J. Wojcik: On your Myspace page you have some DVD’s and shirts for sale. How much input do you have in the shirt designs and the matches chosen for the DVD’s?

Chris Hero: I make all the decisions when it comes to my merchandise. There have been a few DVDs that were released by outside companies like Smark Mark Video, but if it's on my site, it has my approval. I've actually just put out a new shirt and new DVDs. Be sure to check it out. I'm a wrestling fan at heart so I think I have a pretty good eye when it comes to knowing what fans will like.

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Friday, July 06, 2007

What Is "Rage In The Cage?" Read And Find Out!

Please credit Alan J. Wojcik of http://alanwojcik.com if used.


You walk to the ring to find it’s encased inside a 15 foot high steel cage. The promoter tells you its come as you are; bring your own weapons to defend yourself with. Your objective: avoid being tossed out the door or over the top of the cage. Welcome to a Florida wrestling tradition known as Rage in the Cage. The famous match is the brainchild of “the Hardcore Giant” Ron Niemi. It debuted in the old IPW-Hardcore promotion in August of 1999. The first RITC saw co-winners as Sonny T and Rick Thames of the tag team Southern Posse ended their feud to reunite and start their war with the Shane Brothers, back then known as Phi DeKappa U. Past winners include Florida standouts “Freedom Ryder” Mike Sullivan, Rod Steele, “The Marquee” Bruce Santee, Lex Lovett, Sedrick Strong and Jeff Peterson Cup 2007 competitor Erick Stevens.

Here are some comments from the people who have dared to be part of Rage in the Cage, which closes night one of the 2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup. See www.jeffpetersoncup.com for all event information.



“Modern Revolution” Steve Madison: RITC is lots of violence in a contained space. I was sort of in RITC 5, before hand I saved Buck Quartermaine during his match with Rod Steel. When I was trying to leave the match began and it was wild to see all the weapons being brought into the ring. The next year I wrestled (then NWA Florida Heavyweight champion) Todd Shane in the match before RITC and I suffered a concussion thanks to Buck. People always wonder how do you get tossed out of a cage match, well you can get claustrophobic in there. Plus you lose your bearings and next thing you know you are out the door. I won last year on a fluke because I stayed outside the ring the whole time and snuck in at the right time to win.



Michael Patrick: It’s a brutal and dangerous environment and that 100% shoot because anyone you think is a friend will sucker punch you when you least expect it. I have seen every weapon from a yard flamingos to a guy wrapped in bubble wrap to a literal kitchen sink. My advice to a newcomer to RITC is to be prepared and be willing to bleed through a long ass kicking.



RITC 7 Winner Erick Stevens: The cage, pardon the cliché, is four sides of merciless steel. Then you add in a bunch of crazy dudes with weapons and what you have is essentially complete chaos. Rage In the Cage is a dangerous match, I know first hand.



Sedrick Strong: For someone who isn't "hardcore" or "extreme," Rage in the Cage is like something you've never seen. There are 30 people in a 16' x 16' square locked inside a cage with weapons. Bats, trash cans, kendo sticks, stop signs, chairs, and anything else you can imagine are getting swung at you from all angles. When you duck a chain, someone hits you with a baking pan. You have to go into the match knowing you're going to get hurt. You have to be prepared to bleed. There's no escaping it. Simply put, Rage in the Cage is terrifying.



Stash of Fahrenheit 420: Although I may be hanging onto the last of my brain cells, I will never forget the chaos Fahrenheit 420 bought to Rage in the Cage. The awesomeness began with my choice of weapon. First you got your meatheads bringing in steel chairs. Then you've got your hardcore homos bringing in all sorts of barbed wire creations. Little did they know that the best weapon that night was my trusty 5 foot tall plant. Hiding behind it left it easy for striking unsuspecting victims at will. As bad as I wanted to win the match and earn a shot at the title, David Mercury reminded me what Fahrenheit 420 was all about. It was time to FIRE IT UP. As we simultaneously climbed to the top of the cage the crowd quickly rose to their feet. We proceeded to land a double plancha knocking out ten opponents on the outside of the ring. Not only did we knock nine them out, but we also ended the career of Killian. The move completely shattered Killian’s ankle, but that wasn't enough. I thought it would be cool to throw the injured Irish drunk into the crowd. Lucky for Killian, the crowd moved and their chairs broke his fall. Good times people.....good times!

Jaison Moore (formerly Kamikaze Kid): RITC is a match you have zero clue what is going to be brought in by your opponents as a weapon. Suits of armor, Aaron Epic in bubblewrap, I even think a potted cactus came in one year. I wish I could tell you but it can’t be described in a few words. You have to see it in person.



IPW-Hardcore/NWA Florida referee Billy “the Kid” Dalton : Total insanity and madness inside a cage that doesn’t have give to it. During previous events there have been 40 to 50 people inside at one time. From what I have seen it’s always bloody and violent and has to be seen.


Jerome Hendrix: I've never been in Rage in the Cage. The only time I've been in the cage was when I wrestled Bruce (“The Marquee” Bruce Santee, former NWA Florida Heavyweight champion) before the match that Erick (Stevens) won in 2004. The year before that I was jumped before getting in the cage by Sideshow. I will say this however; Rage in the Cage has done some major damage to some people (Killian getting his ankle snapped in half by David Mercury during a plancha). It's also propelled people into Florida and Indy Stardom like Bruce Santee and Erick Stevens. I'm interested to see who will emerge with a new purpose in the Florida scene. Who will be the next main-eventer? Only time...and the first night of the 2007 Jeff Peterson Cup will tell.



Tommy Vandal: Craziness sums it up....hardcore craziness....the first time I ever bled in wrestling was at Rage in the Cage....everyone wants to win and will do anything they can to win.



Aaron Epic: Yes I wore a suit of bubblewrap into RITC. I also wore a helmet to protect me if they rammed me into the cage. The smartest thing you can do is avoid damage. It’s a pure game of survival and hope everyone destroys themselves as you go onto victory.



Jerrelle Clark: I can guarantee it is as crazy as they come in specialty or gimmick matches. Sometimes you can do crazy stuff like I have done, like eliminate yourself by jumping off the cage onto people below. But that here nor there. RITC is a fun atmosphere and people you never would see yourself wrestling like Bruce Santee or Mad Man Pondo.



Josh Rich: It was a big deal for me to be in the Rage in the Cage. I'd never been hit with a weapon and knew this might end up being my first time for that. I knew that I had to do it though, to get my name out there more and show people I was more than just a pretty face. I was pretty nervous before hand. I was watching all the guys in the locker room prepare for battle. Aaron Epic was covering himself with bubble wrap. Naphtali was lifting weights to get his guns even bigger so he could beat people up better. Mad Man Pondo was breaking things to make more weapons. Just a bunch of guys getting ready for something most had never been a part of. I got lucky and was the last to be called. It gave me a huge advantage over everybody else. Even though I didn't win I still went down as having one of the most memorable moments in Rage in the Cage history. Even though I eliminated myself before I actually got inside the cage, I know that people will remember Josh Rich. Not only for his good looks. Not only for his amazing wrestling skillz. Not only for his incredible knowledge of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. No, I'd be remembered for having the guts to go up against a bunch of scary dudes with weapons and survive. Sure I slingshoted myself out of the match trying to bring my suit of armor into the ring. The thing is I tried. The Rage in the Cage was open to a lot of other guys but they didn't compete. I did. And for that I can be proud that I'm better than a lot of other guys out there.

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2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup One Week Away!!

Friday July 13, 2007
Downtown Orlando Recreation Center
649 W. Livingston Street
Orlando, FL USA
www.jeffpetersoncup.com

Meet & Greet doors between 6-6:30pm, Pre-show 7:30, 8pm Main Show

Opening Round of the 2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup

Reckless Youth Bracket
APW-GA’s “Kool” Seth Delay vs. NWA Indiana’s “Pure Dynamite” Billy Roc
GOUGE’s Krazy K vs. Shimmer Allison Danger

Justice Bracket
NWA-FSM's Trik Davis vs CZW/ROH star Chris Hero
FIP Florida Heritage champion Erick Stevens vs. FPWA’s Nooie Lee

Chris Sabin Bracket
EWA’s Chi Chi Cruz vs. YRR member Chasyn “Not Cocky” Rance
Maryland Championship Wrestling champion Adam Flash vs. ACW’s Sideshow

Milano Collection AT Bracket
YRR member Sal Rinauro vs. ROH’s “M-Dogg20” Matt Cross
YRR member “the Natural” Kenny Kings vs. AWA’s TJ Mack

Night 1 Main Event:
Rage in the Cage battle royal!!!!!!! 20+ person come as you are, bring your own weapons! Entrants announced so far include: “the Shooter” Vordell Walker, Snow, The Sheik, Heartbreak Express (“Superstar” Sean and “Fabulous” Phil Davis), Francisco Ciatso, Naphtali, “Irish Destroyer” Heater, Dany Only, Pretty Fly, Leon Scott, Havoc, Bug, Dr. Heresy, Kory Chavis, Craig Classic, Lifeguards (Wade Koverly & Daron Smythe) and Mister Saint Laurent.

Saturday July 14, 2007
Jewish Community Center
9841 Scenic Drive
Port Richey, FL USA

On Day 2 of the 2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Chris Hero will be offering a seminar during the day. It will take place before the Event starts in Port Richey.

All wrestlers interested in taking this seminar from independent star Chris Hero, please contact Naphtali either by myspace, or via e-mail at binomania@yahoo.com for all the pricing and details.

Meet & Greet doors between 6-6:30pm, Pre-show 7:30pm, 8:00pm Main Show

Second round matches in each bracket. Semi-Finals will see Sabin Winner vs Milano Collection Winner and Justice Winner vs. Reckless Youth Winner

Tag Team RESPECT Match
"The New Heavenly Bodies" Chris Nelson and Vito DeNucci vs Lex Lovett and "Iceman" Buck Quartermaine

JPC Tickets now available via paypal to Binomania@yahoo.com

If you buy via PayPal, please specify if you would like your tickets sent to you, or available at Will Call the day of the shows.

Ticket information
Night 1
$10 General Admission, $5 Kids under 12, Add $5 for VIP entrance
Day of show, all tickets $2 more

Night 2
$10 General Admission, $5 Kids under 12, Add $5 for VIP entrance, Day of show, all tickets $2 more

2 NIGHT VIP TICKET $25!

VIP ticket includes early entrance into the event and allows you to pick your seat before the General Admission lets in. VIP also includes a Meet & Greet with the competitors of the JPC and Rage in the Cage!!!!

For more information:
call (727)512-0071

Please check out our MySpace pages http://groups.myspace.com/JPC2007 and
www.myspace.com/jeffpetersoncup or www.floridaindies.com for all things JPC related! Plus check out www.thesuperstation.net/jpc.html for words of enlightenment from Naphtali.

Want to buy previous tournaments? You can buy the 2003 event on www.highspots.com, the 2004 event on www.rfvideo.com , the 2005 event on www.rohwrestling.com in their store and the 2006 event on www.pwwf.com

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Wednesday, June 20, 2007

2007 JPC News: Tournament Brackets Announced

Friday July 13, 2007
Downtown Orlando Recreation Center
649 W. Livingston Street
Orlando, FL USA
Opening Round of the 2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup

Reckless Youth Bracket
YRR member Sal Rinauro vs. APW-GA’s “Kool” Seth Delay vs. NWA Indiana’s “Pure Dynamite” Billy Roc
GOUGE’s Krazy K vs. Shimmer Allison Danger

Justice Bracket
NWA-FSM's Trik Davis vs CZW/ROH star Chris Hero
FIP Florida Heritage champion Erick Stevens vs. FPWA’s Nooie Lee

Chris Sabin Bracket
EWA’s Chi Chi Cruz vs. YRR member Chasyn “Not Cocky” Rance
Maryland Championship Wrestling champion Adam Flash vs. ACW’s Sideshow

Milano Collection AT Bracket
New Wave Pro’s “Unreal” Michael Elgin vs. ROH’s “M-Dogg20” Matt Cross
YRR member “the Natural” Kenny Kings vs. AWA’s TJ Mack

Night 1 Main Event:
Rage in the Cage battle royal!!!!!!! 20+ person come as you are, bring your own weapons! Entrants announced so far include: Heartbreak Express (“Superstar” Sean and “Fabulous” Phil Davis), Francisco Ciatso, Naphtali, “Irish Destroyer” Heater, Dany Only, Pretty Fly, Leon Scott, Havoc, Bug, Dr. Heresy, Kory Chavis, Craig Classic, Lifeguards and Mister Saint Laurent.

Saturday July 14, 2007
Jewish Community Center
9841 Scenic Drive
Port Richey, FL USA

Second round matches in each bracket. Semi-Finals will see Sabin Winner vs Milano Collection Winner and Justice Winner vs. Reckless Youth Winner

Tag Team RESPECT Match
"The New Heavenly Bodies" Chris Nelson and Vito DeNucci vs Lex Lovett and "Iceman" Buck Quartermaine

JPC Tickets now available!

You can pick up JPC tickets at any event that Naphtali will be attending, including:

June 29th FIP Melbourne, FL
June 30th FIP Crystal River, FL
July 1st SHIMMER Inverness, FL

They are also available via paypal to Binomania@yahoo.com

If you buy via PayPal, please specify if you would like your tickets sent to you, or available at Will Call the day of the shows.

Ticket information
Night 1
$10 General Admission, $5 Kids under 12, Add $5 for VIP entrance
Day of show, all tickets $2 more

Night 2
$10 General Admission, $5 Kids under 12, Add $5 for VIP entrance, Day of show, all tickets $2 more

2 Night VIP Ticket: $25

For more information:
call (727)512-0071

Please check out our MySpace pages http://groups.myspace.com/JPC2007 and www.myspace.com/jeffpetersoncup or www.floridaindies.com for all things JPC related! Plus check out www.superstation.net/jpc.html for words of enlightenment
from Naphtali.



Want to buy previous tournaments? You can buy the 2003 event on www.highspots.com, the 2004 event on www.rfvideo.com, the 2005 event on www.rohwrestling.com in their store and the 2006 event on www.pwwf.com

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Tuesday, June 12, 2007

2007 JPC News Concerning RITC IX, Ticket Info & Night 2 Match

2007 JPC News: RITC IX Participants and Night 2 Match Announced!



Friday July 13, 2007
Downtown Orlando Recreation Center
649 W. Livingston Street
Orlando, FL USA

Night 1 Main Event:
Rage in the Cage battle royal!!!!!!! 20+ person come as you are, bring your own weapons! Entrants announced so far include: Heartbreak Express (“Superstar” Sean and “Fabulous” Phil Davis), Francisco Ciatso, Naphtali, “Irish Destroyer” Heater, Dany Only, Pretty Fly, Leon Scott, Havoc, Bug, Dr. Heresy, Kory Chavis, Craig Classic, Lifeguards and Mister Saint Laurent.

First round JPC matches announced:



New Wave Pro’s “Unreal” Michael Elgin vs. ROH’s “M-Dogg20” Matt Cross



YRR member “the Natural” Kenny Kings vs. AWA’s TJ Mack



NWA-FSM's Trik Davis vs CZW/ROH star Chris Hero



GOUGE’s Krazy K vs. Shimmer Allison Danger



EWA’s Chi Chi Cruz vs. YRR member Chasyn “Not Cocky” Rance



YRR member Sal Rinauro vs. APW-GA’s “Kool” Seth Delay vs. NWA Inaidna’s “Pure Dynamite” Billy Roc



Maryland Championship Wrestling champion Adam Flash vs. ACW’s Sideshow



FIP Florida Heritage champion Erick Stevens vs. FPWA’s Nooie Lee



Saturday July 14, 2007
Jewish Community Center
9841 Scenic Drive
Port Richey, FL USA

Second round, semi-finals and finals matches.



JUST ANNOUNCED!
Tag Team RESPECT Match
"The New Heavenly Bodies" Chris Nelson and Vito DeNucci vs Lex Lovett and "Iceman" Buck Quartermaine

JPC Tickets now available!

You can pick up JPC tickets at any event that Naphtali will be attending, including:

June 12th ACW New Port Richey, FL
June 15th AWA World-1 Savannah, GA
June 16th UXW Orlando, FL
June 29th FIP Melbourne, FL
June 30th FIP Crystal River, FL
July 1st SHIMMER Inverness, FL

They are also available via paypal to Binomania@yahoo.com

If you buy via PayPal, please specify if you would like your tickets sent to you, or available at Will Call the day of the shows.


Ticket information
Night 1
$10 General Admission, $5 Kids under 12, Add $5 for VIP entrance
Day of show, all tickets $2 more

Night 2
$10 General Admission, $5 Kids under 12, Add $5 for VIP entrance, Day of show, all tickets $2 more

2 Night VIP Ticket: $25

For more information:
call (727)512-0071

Please check out our MySpace pages http://groups.myspace.com/JPC2007 and
www.myspace.com/jeffpetersoncup or www.floridaindies.com for all things JPC related!



Want to buy previous tournaments? You can buy the 2003 event on www.highspots.com, the 2004 event on www.rfvideo.com , the 2005 event on www.rohwrestling.com in their store and the 2006 event on www.pwwf.com

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Thursday, June 07, 2007

Dream Tag Team match Announced for Night 1 of JPC 2007!!

Friday July 13, 2007
Downtown Orlando Recreation Center
649 W. Livingston Street
Orlando, FL USA

Night 1 Main Event!
RAGE in the Cage WEAPONS Battle Royal!!!

Saturday July 14, 2007
Jewish Community Center
9841 Scenic Drive
Port Richey, FL USA

JUST ANNOUNCED for Night 1:

Tag Team Dream Match
Former Florida Unified Tag Team champions Roderick and Sedrick Strong vs former NWA World Tag Team champions "The New Heavenly Bodies" Chris Nelson and Vito Denucci

Plus the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup 2007 featuring first round matches:

Adam Flash vs Sideshow
Erick Stevens vs Nooie Lee
Sal Rinaro vs Seth Delay vs Billy Roc
Chi Chi Cruz vs Chasyn Rance
Allison Danger vs Krazy K
Chris Hero vs Trik Davis
TJ Mack vs Kenny King
Michael Elgin vs Matt Cross

Ticket information
Each Night
$10 General Admission
$5 Kids under 12
Add $5 for VIP entrance
Day of show, all tickets $2 more

2 Night VIP Ticket
$25

For more information:
call (727)512-0071

More information can be found at
www.myspace.com/jeffpetersoncup

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Wednesday, June 06, 2007

The last Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup 2007 tournament matches are:

"Unreal" Michael Elgin vs "MDogg20" Matt Cross

And

Kenny King vs T.J. Mack

Michael Elgin was one of the first qualifiers for this year's JPC as he won a tournament for Canada's New Wave Pro Wrestling. Elgin has also been getting his name out by recently performing on a few Ring of Honor shows.

But Elgin will be facing another man who has recently stormed onto the ROH scene. Matt Cross joins ROH stablemate Erick Stevens in this year's JPC after qualifying for the Cup in a 6 way for CAPW.

FIP star Kenny King has finally been able to shake off his Tough Enough 2 name, but is looking to become a national name, and is looking for a JPC victory to do just that.

But King has to face a man who was ousted in the first round last year and is looking for redemption. T.J. Mack joins his brother Krazy K as "Team Macktion" looks to reign in the Jeff Peterson Cup 2007.

These competitors join the already announced matches:
Trik Davis vs. Chris Hero

Krazy K vs. Allison Danger

Chi Chi Cruz vs. Chasyn “Not Cock” Rance

Adam Flash vs Sideshow
Erick Stevens vs Nooie Lee
Sal Rinauro vs “Pure Dynamite” Billy Roc vs “Kool” Seth Delay

Please note these matches are in NO particular order, and do not represent the brackets which will be announced at a later date.



Another tournament match will be announced Wednesday June 6th. So check out our MySpace pages http://groups.myspace.com/JPC2007 and
www.myspace.com/jeffpetersoncup or www.floridaindies.com for all things JPC related!



Friday July 13, 2007
Downtown Orlando Recreation Center
649 W. Livingston Street
Orlando, FL USA
Night 1 Main Event:
Rage in the Cage battle royal!!!!!!! 20+ person come as you are, bring your own weapons!

First round JPC matches announced:



New Wave Pro’s “Unreal” Michael Elgin vs. ROH’s “M-Dogg20” Matt Cross



YRR member “the Natural” Kenny Kings vs. AWA’s TJ Mack



NWA-FSM's Trik Davis vs CZW/ROH star Chris Hero



GOUGE’s Krazy K vs. Shimmer Allison Danger



EWA’s Chi Chi Cruz vs. YRR member Chasyn “Not Cocky” Rance



YRR member Sal Rinauro vs. APW-GA’s “Kool” Seth Delay vs. NWA Inaidna’s “Pure Dynamite” Billy Roc



Maryland Championship Wrestling champion Adam Flash vs. ACW’s Sideshow



FIP Florida Heritage champion Erick Stevens vs. FPWA’s Nooie Lee



Saturday July 14, 2007
Jewish Community Center
9841 Scenic Drive
Port Richey, FL USA

Ticket information
Night 1
$10 General Admission, $5 Kids under 12, Add $5 for VIP entrance
Day of show, all tickets $2 more

Night 2
$10 General Admission, $5 Kids under 12, Add $5 for VIP entrance, Day of show, all tickets $2 more

2 Night VIP Ticket: $25

For more information:
call (727)512-0071

Participating in non-tournament matches in this huge 2-day event will be Francisco Ciatso, “The Marquee” Bruce Santee (w/ “Supermodel” Amy Love), Jerrelle Clark, Lex Lovett, “Iceman” Buck Quartermaine, Dagon Briggs (w/Se7en), the Heartbreak Express (“Superstar” Sean & “Fabulous” Phil Davis),Naphtali, Havoc plus the return of one of Florida’s most honored tag teams the former NWA World Tag Team Champions The New Heavenly Bodies, Chris Nelson and Vito DeNucci. Many more names will be added to this HUGE event in the coming weeks.


Want to buy previous tournaments? You can buy the 2003 event on www.highspots.com, the 2004 event on www.rfvideo.com , the 2005 event on www.rohwrestling.com in their store and the 2006 event on www.pwwf.com

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Tuesday, June 05, 2007

2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup Profile: Trik Davis

Trik Davis
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 175
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Pro Debut: August, 2002
Website/Myspace: www.myspace.com/trikdavis
Tournament history: 2004 IWA-MS King of the Death Match (lost in 1st round to Manslaughter), 2005 Chikara World Tag Grand Prix (w/Emil Sitoci), 2005 Chikara Young Lions Cup (lost in 1st round to Rorschach) and 2006 IWA-MS Ted Petty Invitational (lost in 2nd round to Chris Hero)
Where you have seen him: IWA-MS, Chikara, Ring of Honor, AAW, Insane Wrestling Federation, CZW, NWA No Limits and Full Impact Pro to name a few.
Championships held: IWA-MS Heavyweight champion and IWA-MS Tag Team champion with Ryan Boz and Brad Bradley.

Alan J. Wojcik: By being partnered in a tag team match with Billy Roc on the 5/11 NWA Midwest/FSM event, you u earned his way into the JPC along with a birth in the NWA Indiana State Tag Team title tournament. Is it in the back of your mind that in helped by Roc, you could be his roadblock to JPC glory?

Trik Davis: Billy and I our good friends, he knew the rules of the match going into it. I would love to square off against him in the tourney, I think we have similar styles, which is why we've had success as a duo.

Alan J. Wojcik: You have some history with two of this years tournament members, having faced Erick Stevens and Chris Hero in last year’s TPI. Is that an advantage for you since the JPC committee announced you will face Hero in round one and could face Stevens in later rounds?


Trik: I have been in the ring with Hero quite a few times, but we haven’t wrestled in about a year. People's style can change a lot in that time, so I’ll be kind of cold to what to initially expect. If history does repeat it self, it will be a very hard hitting contest. I would love the chance to compete against Erick again.

Alan J. Wojcik: You have been part of the two major IWA-MS tourneys. I know there is no exact comparison between them but how does one prepare for the KOTDM tourney as opposed to the Ted Petty Invitational.

Trik Davis: I actually didn’t really have any time to prepare for KOTDM Ian asked me to do it as a last minute replacement, and I did. Last year to prepare for the TPI I just watched as much tape of the competitors as I could.

Alan J. Wojcik: At 160 pounds you won the IWA-MS Heavyweight title. Did you find that an advantage or disadvantage in your two title defenses?

Trik Davis: I'm not too sure about this I won many matches against bigger guys in IWA, So my size didn’t seem to bother me much, but breaking my hand the match where I won the title did make for a big disadvantage in those matches.

Alan J. Wojcik: What is it like working for IWA-MS owner Ian Rotten and how does he compare to other promoters you have worked for in your career?

Trik Davis: I loved working for Ian. He's always willing to give young guys a shot.

Alan J. Wojcik: The addition of Allison Danger is a first for the JPC. Most competitors have said they wouldn’t treat her any different than a gentleman. If you faced her in the later rounds, what does Trik Davis do against Allison Danger?

Trik Davis: I would probably just wrestle her, and try to beat her just like anyone else. I would also try to avoid doing things that would get me grounded.

Alan J. Wojcik: Like Billy Roc you have been working with the Ring of Honor promotion which will make their PPV debut in July. How did you come to work for ROH and are you excited at the possibilities that lie ahead in the promotion?

Trik Davis: I was booked in a match with Jack Evans for ROH videos in Philly. A couple were injured on the roster so I ended up wrestling on the main show in a 6way mayhem match, and have been doing Midwest shots for them whenever I’m contacted. Lots of great things are happening for ROH I think it's exciting for most people on the indy scene.

Alan J. Wojcik: You have also joined its Florida-based sister promotion Full Impact Pro. Is there any comparison between them and how do you feel the FL fans received you?

Trik Davis: I loved it down there. I think the fans responded to me very well. I was really disappointed I could not wrestle the second night, but I look forward to going back hopefully again later in the year.

Alan J. Wojcik: Your Myspace page lists your occupation as “Private Dancer/ Sparkle coordinator”. Care to elaborate on that interesting listing.

Trik Davis: I could elaborate on that, but then it wouldn’t be as funny to me. I shall see everybody July 13th and 14th :)

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2007 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup Profile: TJ Mack

“The Encore” TJ Mack
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 165
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Pro Debut: July 2001
Website/Myspace: www.myspace.com/macktion_attraction and http://groups/myspace.com/themackpack
Tournament history: 2006 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (lost to Ruckus in opening round)
Where you have seen him: AWA, AWA World-1 South, Carolina Wrestling Alliance, UWF (Hermie Sadler), UXW, Christian Wrestling Federation, NAWF (CT), Coastal Carolina Wrestling, TNA Wrestling, SCW and Live Action Wrestling to name a few.
Championships held: AWA World Tag Team champion (w/Kirby Mack in Team Macktion) and AWA World Light Heavyweight champion.

Alan J. Wojcik: You were a last minute entrant to last year’s event and earned your way into the 2007 event. Please talk about your feelings of being part of the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup.

TJ Mack: Being put in to last years Cup was a big surprise to me, and I guess you can say I let my nerves get the best of me. This year, however, I am much more prepared, focused and determined to advance. I have no doubt that this year will be better than last. I am honored to be considered a participant…Oh, and, I have already figured out how to pack the car, so there will be just enough room for the trophy to ride home with me.

Alan J. Wojcik: Scanning the internet for information on you research shows you have an alter ego known as Dexter Poindexter. For fans that have yet to encounter him, please describe how TJ Mack became the lovable geek?

TJ Mack: Well, TJ Mack didn’t really become the lovable geek…I just always was. Wrestling just gave me an outlet to exaggerate who I was at the time, but as times changed so did I. I began to out grow the character and become a new person in general. There is still, however, some Dexter left in me…and every now and then he likes to show up with a big smile.

Alan J. Wojcik: How does a Christian Wrestling Federation show differ from other promotions you have worked for and would you prefer all promotions adapt their belief system?

TJ Mack: The Christian wrestling shows I work for do great things. The matches, themselves, aren’t much different then a match you would see at a show that doesn’t have the word Christian or Jesus in the name. The atmosphere in the back isn’t much different either. What varies most is the atmosphere of the crowd. The crowd knows that, because this show claims to be run by those of Christian belief, it will be clean and they don’t have to worry about covering the kid’s ears or having them look away at certain parts. The parents are relaxed, which means they are going to have a better time, and in the long run it helps everything run much more smoothly. I don’t think it is necessary to have all other promotions to adapt to this belief system. The majority of the shows I work for are already running a ‘family friendly’ event. This country is a melting pot and without variation things would just get boring.

Alan J. Wojcik: On your myspace page you list some famous names you have worked with including the Hardy’s, Steve Corino, CW Anderson, Shannon Moore, Gregory Helms and Tony Mamaluke to name a few. How does it feel to be 21 years old and have taken on men who have worked for WWE, WCW and ECW and if anything what have you learned from being in the ring with them?

TJ Mack: Working names like the ones above is an indescribable experience. I have been extremely blessed to be able to sit and pick the minds of these people. I have made some great friends. I have learned that there is always room for improvement. It doesn’t matter who you are or what you do. You can always improve.

Alan J. Wojcik: You have wrestled for several North and South Carolina promotions. How do they differ from each other and is the region as hot for wrestling as it was during the hey day of Jim Crockett Promotions and the old Mid-Atlantic territory?

TJ Mack: Many of the promotions are on the same level. In fact, a lot of them use the same guys…they just have a slightly different look of have three different ‘call’ letters. The region is still hot, and many of the fans still enjoy the ‘old school’ wrestling (even though they are slowly adapting to the more high spot style). I do not believe that it is as hot as it once was, but those days are considered legendary. Until something else makes the Carolina’s boom, the things that are taking place now are just pages that are leading up to a climax that has yet been discovered. I just hope I am included in those climax pages as well.

Alan J. Wojcik: In addition to the Carolina based promotions you and Kirby have been working for Hermie Sadler’s UWF outfit against the team of Corino/Anderson and the Diamonds in the Rough (David Young & “PrimeTime” Elix Skipper.) What is the UWF atmosphere like and do you think they can contend with ROH and the AWA in DVD sales and drawing power?

TJ Mack: The UWF has a wonderful atmosphere. When it comes to competing with ROH and AWA in DVE sales and drawing power…I most definitely think they are able to stand toe to toe with each. One of the best things about the UWF is that they have something for every type of wrestling fan.

Alan J. Wojcik: This year’s tournament has some interesting aspects to it, namely the addition of Allison Danger. Other competitors have said she is not to be treated like a Barbie doll, what are you feelings on Ms. Danger?

TJ Mack: I have met Allison on numerous occasions and I will agree with everyone else that she is not to be treated like a Barbie doll. She can hit just has hard, if not harder then anyone else in the Cup. I feel sorry for whoever steps in the ring with her first. I think they are going to be surprised with the amount of talent she is packing. She makes a good addition to the Cup…it spices things up a bit.

Alan J. Wojcik: The easiest question to ask in this entire interview is: are you hoping the JPC booking committee places you in the opening round against your brother Krazy K AKA Kirby Mack?

TJ Mack: No, I do not hope that we are placed in the opening round. I do, somewhat, hope that we both advance in the tournament and meet each other in one of the other qualifying matches, if not the final round. At the same time though, a part of me hopes he is taken out before we get a chance to meet, because I would rather not be the one to do it. If it comes down to us facing off, I’m sure the fans would see a match full of brotherly love, emotion, and hits that are a little more Snuggg then usual.

Alan J. Wojcik: Including your brother and Allison Danger, which of the announced competitors would you like to face in the opening round and why? (announced are Nooie Lee, Allison Danger, Sideshow, Chris Hero, Erick Stevens, “Unreal” Michael Elgin, Krazy K, YOU, Matt Cross, Kenny King, Sal Rinauro, Seth Delay, Billy Roc, Adam Flash, and Trik Davis)

TJ Mack: It doesn’t matter who I face in the opening round as long as I advance I’m happy.

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