Indy News Update #3 for November 22, 2010
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Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup News
Sixteen Participants named for this year’s big event.
This year’s version of the annual event will be the 8th installment of the Tournament to honor late Florida Independent wrestler, “The All American” Jeff Peterson. In November, 2002 IPW Hardcore wrestler Jeff Peterson lost his battle with cancer. May 16-17, 2003 saw the beginning of the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, a sixteen competitor cruiserweight in honor of the fallen star. Each year since the event has grown to international levels. Previous winners include, “Reckless Youth” Tom Carter, Justice, Chris Sabin, Milano Collection AT, Chris Hero, and Erick Stevens.
The 2010 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup will take place over the course of 2 evenings, Friday December 3rd, 2010 and Saturday December 4th, 2010 at the Brooksville, Florida and Crystal River, Florida National Guard Armories respectively.
The 16 participants for the tournament have been named, and come to the field from across the US and Japan. They are as follows:
ARIK CANNON
CRAIG CLASSIC
JIGSAW
GRIZZLY REDWOOD
AMASIS
OPHIDIAN
RHETT TITUS
SAMI CALLIHAN
CHRISTOPHER GRAY
KAZUCHIKA OKADA
RICOCHET
RICH SWANN
SUGAR DUNKERTON
JAKE MANNING
BRAD ALLEN
LINCE DORADO
We will announce the first round pairings in the coming days so stay tuned for more updates.
BIG non tournament match news!
In addition to the tournament matches taking place both nights, we will have other tremendous action taking place as always.
Friday night in Brooksville will feature 2 FIP Title matches, as JOHN MOXLEY defends the FIP World Heavyweight Championship vs. BRUCE SANTEE, and the DARK CITY FIGHT CLUB defends the FIP Tag Titles vs. ERICK STEVENS and RODERICK STRONG.
Saturday night in Crystal River will see the winner of MOXLEY vs. SANTEE defend against ERICK STEVENS, and will also have an action packed 8 man tag team match based on the results of the first round the previous night.
The Skinny on the 2010 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup
Friday December 3rd, 2010
Brooksville National Guard Armory
16386 Springhill Drive – Brooksville, FL 34604
Doors Open 7:30 PM – Bell Time 8:00 PM
Featuring the First Round matches, and 2 huge title matches!
Saturday, December 4th , 2010
Crystal River National Guard Armory
8551 W. Venable St., Crystal River, FL
Doors Open 7:30 PM – Bell Time 8:00 PM
Featuring the Quarter Final, Semi Final and Final matches plus 8 man tag team action and the FIP World Title on the line
Ticket Prices for each event are as follows:
1st Row Ringside only $20
Single Night General Admission:
Adults only $15
Kids 13 and under just $10