ECWA Super 8 Tournament
Encyclopedia
The Super 8 Tournament is an annual professional wrestling tournament
held by the East Coast Wrestling Association
. The tournament is contested by eight wrestlers in a one-night single-elimination format
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for the first time. The 2011 tournament was also the first time the tournament had been held outside of Delaware
.
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†Daivari replaced the injured Tyson Dux
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† Dutt replaced Matt Cross
, who was injured.
† Del Monte replaced Barry Ryte, who was injured.
Professional wrestling tournament
On various occasions in professional wrestling a single-elimination tournament of varying match types are held, often to determine a championship or number-one contendership therein...
held by the East Coast Wrestling Association
East Coast Wrestling Association
East Coast Wrestling Association is an American professional wrestling promotion, founded by promoter Jim Kettner in 1967. It is home to the annual Super 8 Tournament, one of the longest-running independent wrestling tournaments in the country...
. The tournament is contested by eight wrestlers in a one-night single-elimination format
Single-elimination tournament
A single-elimination tournament, also called a knockout, cup or sudden death tournament, is a type of elimination tournament where the loser of each match or bracket is immediately eliminated from winning the championship or first prize in the event...
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History
The ECWA Super 8 Tournament was first held in 1997 and was won by Ace Darling. The 2011 tournament was broadcast live as an internet pay-per-viewPay-per-view
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for the first time. The 2011 tournament was also the first time the tournament had been held outside of Delaware
Delaware
Delaware is a U.S. state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, and to the north by Pennsylvania...
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List of past winners
- 1997: Ace Darling
- 1998: Lance DiamondPat KenneyPatrick Joseph Michael "Pat" Kenney , known also by his ring name, Simon Diamond, is a retired American professional wrestler, currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as a road agent...
- 1999: Steve BradleySteve BradleySteven Richard Bisson was an American professional wrestler who had competed on North American independent promotions throughout the 1990s including East Coast Wrestling Association, IWA Puerto Rico and the National Wrestling Alliance as well as spending over three years in World Wrestling...
- 2000: Christopher DanielsChristopher DanielsDaniel Christopher Covell is an American professional wrestler, best known in the United States by his ring name "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. He is also known for performing under the ring name Curry Man. He is currently under contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , while also...
- 2001: Low KiLow KiBrandon Silvestry is an American professional wrestler. He is best known under his ring names Low Ki, Senshi in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and Kaval in World Wrestling Entertainment. He is a former one-time PWG World Champion and a former ROH Champion...
- 2002: Donovan MorganDonovan MorganAndrew Vassos is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Donovan Morgan. Best known for his appearances with Pro Wrestling Noah in Japan and Ring of Honor in the United States, Morgan received tryouts with World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation in...
- 2003: Paul LondonPaul LondonPaul Michael London is an American professional wrestler best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment ....
- 2004: Christopher Daniels
- 2005: Petey WilliamsPetey WilliamsPeter "Petey" Williams III is a Canadian professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he is a two time X Division Champion and a former captain of Team Canada. Williams Currently Wrestles for Lucha Libre USA...
- 2006: Davey RichardsDavey RichardsWesley David Richards is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Davey Richards.Richards is currently under contract with Ring of Honor, where he is the current ROH World Champion, but also wrestles for several companies on the independent circuit, including Pro Wrestling...
- 2007: Jerry LynnJerry LynnJeremy "Jerry" Lynn is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ....
- 2008: Aden Chambers
- 2009: Nick Logan
- 2010: Austin Creed
- 2011: Tommaso CiampaTommaso CiampaTommasso Whitney is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Tommaso Ciampa. He is currently signed to Ring of Honor, while also competing for several independent promotions, including Chaotic Wrestling, Top Rope Promotions, East Coast Wrestling Association and Northeast...
1997
February 22 in Wilmington, DelawareWilmington, Delaware
Wilmington is the largest city in the state of Delaware, United States, and is located at the confluence of the Christina River and Brandywine Creek, near where the Christina flows into the Delaware River. It is the county seat of New Castle County and one of the major cities in the Delaware Valley...
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- Quarter-Final Match #1: Billy Kidman defeated Reckless YouthReckless YouthThomas Carter is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Reckless Youth. He has competed in numerous North American independent promotions including the East Coast Wrestling Association, Combat Zone Wrestling and Chikara, where he was one of the original founders alongside...
. - Quarter-Final Match #2: Ace Darling defeated Inferno Kid.
- Quarter-Final Match #3: Lance DiamondPat KenneyPatrick Joseph Michael "Pat" Kenney , known also by his ring name, Simon Diamond, is a retired American professional wrestler, currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as a road agent...
defeated Ravishing Ronny. - Quarter-Final Match #4: Cheetah Master defeated Devon Storm.
- Semi-Final Match: Cheetah Master defeated Billy Kidman.
- Semi-Final Match: Ace Darling defeated Lance Diamond.
- Tournament Final: Ace Darling defeated Cheetah Master.
1998
March 21 in Wilmington, Delaware:- Quarter-Final Match #1: Ace Darling defeated Mike Quackenbush.
- Quarter-Final Match #2: The Inferno Kid defeated Devon Storm.
- Quarter-Final Match #3: Lance Diamond defeated Mark ShraderMark ShraderMark "The Shark" Shrader is a retired American professional wrestler, trainer and promoter who competed in numerous independent promotions throughout the United States during the 1990s and early 2000s...
. - Quarter-Final Match #4: Scott Taylor defeated Reckless Youth.
- Semi-Final Match: The Inferno Kid defeated Ace Darling.
- Semi-Final Match: Lance Diamond defeated Scott Taylor.
- Tournament Final: Lance Diamond defeated The Inferno Kid.
1999
February 27 in Wilmington, Delaware:- Quarter-Final Match #1: Steve BradleySteve BradleySteven Richard Bisson was an American professional wrestler who had competed on North American independent promotions throughout the 1990s including East Coast Wrestling Association, IWA Puerto Rico and the National Wrestling Alliance as well as spending over three years in World Wrestling...
defeated Ace Darling. - Quarter-Final Match #2: Christopher DanielsChristopher DanielsDaniel Christopher Covell is an American professional wrestler, best known in the United States by his ring name "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels. He is also known for performing under the ring name Curry Man. He is currently under contract with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , while also...
defeated Jeff Peterson. - Quarter-Final Match #3: Matt HardyMatt HardyMatthew Moore "Matt" Hardy is a semi-retired American professional wrestler. He is best known for his stints in World Wrestling Entertainment and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ....
defeated Christian YorkChristian YorkJason Spence is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Christian York.-York and Matthews:...
. - Quarter-Final Match #4: Devon Storm defeated Jeff HardyJeff HardyJeffrey Nero "Jeff" Hardy is an American professional wrestler, who is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , where he is a former two–time TNA World Heavyweight Champion...
. - Semi-Final Match: Steve Bradley defeated Devon Storm.
- Semi-Final Match: Christopher Daniels defeated Matt Hardy.
- Tournament Final: Steve Bradley defeated Christopher Daniels.
2000
February 26 in Newport, DelawareNewport, Delaware
Newport is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is located on the Christina River. It is best known for being the home of colonial inventor Oliver Evans. The population was 1,055 at the 2010 census...
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- Quarter-Final Match #1: Scoot AndrewsAndrew WarnerAndrew Warner is a retired American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name "The Black Nature Boy" Scoot Andrews.After debuting in 1994, Andrew competed for numerous independent promotions throughout his career...
defeated Trent AcidTrent AcidMichael Verdi was an American professional wrestler best known by his ring name Trent Acid. Verdi had worked as a tag team wrestler for most of his career, primarily as part of The Backseat Boyz with Johnny Kashmere, in several independent promotions in America, including Combat Zone Wrestling,...
. - Quarter-Final Match #2: Chad CollyerChad CollyerChad Collyer is an American professional wrestler. A Heartland Wrestling Association mainstay, Collyer is perhaps best known for his appearances with Ring of Honor and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.-Career:...
defeated Shark BoyShark BoyDean Mathew Roll is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Shark Boy and his experience in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling .-Early career:...
. - Quarter-Final Match #3: Jet Jaguar defeated Jeff Peterson.
- Quarter-Final Match #4: Christopher Daniels defeated Vic Capri.
- Semi-Final Match: Christopher Daniels defeated Ace Darling.
- Semi-Final Match: Scoot Andrews defeated Chad Collyer.
- Tournament Final: Christopher Daniels defeated Scoot Andrews.
2001
February 24 in Wilmington, Delaware:- Quarter-Final Match #1: Low KiLow KiBrandon Silvestry is an American professional wrestler. He is best known under his ring names Low Ki, Senshi in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and Kaval in World Wrestling Entertainment. He is a former one-time PWG World Champion and a former ROH Champion...
defeated Billy FivesBilly FivesBilly Fives is an American professional wrestler and former shoot fighter who has competed in North American independent promotions including Combat Zone Wrestling, East Coast Wrestling Alliance, Major League Wrestling and the X Wrestling Federation as well as toured South America, the Caribbean,...
. - Quarter-Final Match #2: Jayson Reign defeated Tony KozinaTony KozinaTony Kozina is an American professional wrestler who is best known for his work in the Pacific Northwest especially in Extreme Canadian Championship Wrestling and National Wrestling Alliance...
. - Quarter-Final Match #3: American DragonBryan DanielsonBryan Danielson is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE where he wrestles on its SmackDown brand as Daniel Bryan, and currently holds the SmackDown Money in the Bank briefcase, which enables him to have a World Heavyweight Championship match at any time of his choosing...
defeated SpankyBrian KendrickBrian David Kendrick is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under his real name. Before joining TNA he spent several years wrestling for World Wrestling Entertainment, where he wrestled under his name, as Spanky, and finally as "The" Brian Kendrick...
. - Quarter-Final Match #4: Reckless Youth defeated Mike SullivanMike Sullivan (wrestler)Mike Sullivan is an American professional wrestler who competes in Southeastern independent promotions including Full Impact Pro, Future of Wrestling, International Professional Wrestling and NWA Florida...
. - Semi-Final Match: Low Ki defeated Jayson Reign.
- Semi-Final Match: American Dragon defeated Reckless Youth.
- Tournament Final: Low Ki defeated American Dragon.
2002
March 2 in Wilmington, Delaware:- Quarter-Final Match #1: Amazing RedAmazing RedJonathan Figueroa is a professional wrestler better known by his ring name, Amazing Red, or simply Red for short. He is best known for working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he is a former three-time X Division Champion, while also working on the American independent circuit...
defeated Bobby Rude. - Quarter-Final Match #2: Donovan MorganDonovan MorganAndrew Vassos is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Donovan Morgan. Best known for his appearances with Pro Wrestling Noah in Japan and Ring of Honor in the United States, Morgan received tryouts with World Championship Wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation in...
defeated Pepper Parks. - Quarter-Final Match #3: Jamie NobleJamie NobleJames Howard Gibson better known by his WWE ring name Jamie Noble, is an American former professional wrestler currently working for WWE as a trainer. He is best known for his work from 2002 to 2009 when a severe back injury forced him to retire from competition...
defeated Matt Stryker. - Quarter-Final Match #4: A.J. StylesA.J. StylesAllen Neal Jones , better known by his ring name A.J. Styles is an American professional wrestler currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
defeated Xavier. - Semi-Final Match: Donovan Morgan defeated The Amazing Red.
- Semi-Final Match: A.J. Styles defeated Jamie Noble.
- Tournament Final: Donovan Morgan defeated A.J. Styles.
2003
April 5 in Wilmington, Delaware:- Quarter-Final Match #1: Frankie KazarianFrankie KazarianFrank B. Gerdelman is an Armenian-American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Frankie Kazarian or simply Kazarian. He is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling...
defeated Chris SabinChris SabinJoshua Harter is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Chris Sabin. He is currently working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , where he currently teams with Alex Shelley as The Motor City Machine Guns.After being trained by Scott D'Amore, Sabin debuted in 2000 for...
. - Quarter-Final Match #2: Spanky defeated Chris Cage.
- Quarter-Final Match #3: Chance Beckett defeated Sedrick Strong.
- Quarter-Final Match #4: Paul LondonPaul LondonPaul Michael London is an American professional wrestler best known for his time with World Wrestling Entertainment ....
defeated Alex ArionAlex ArionAlex Pliakos is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name "The Golden Greek" Alex Arion. He competes in Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic independent promotions including Chaotic Wrestling, the East Coast Wrestling Alliance, Eastern Pro Wrestling, Jersey All Pro Wrestling, New...
. - Semi-Final Match: Paul London defeated Frankie Kazarian.
- Semi-Final Match: Chance Beckett defeated Spanky.
- Tournament Final: Paul London defeated Chance Beckett.
2004
April 3 in Wilmington, Delaware:- Quarter-Final Match #1: Austin AriesAustin AriesDaniel Healy "Dan" Solwold, Jr. better known by his ring name Austin Aries, is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling , where he is the current X Division Champion...
defeated Shawn DaivariShawn DaivariDara Daivari is an Iranian American professional wrestler, currently performing on the American independent circuit as Shawn Daivari. He is best known for his work with World Wrestling Entertainment as simply Daivari and with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling as Sheik Abdul Bashir.-Career:Daivari...
. - Quarter-Final Match #2: Mike KruelMike KruelMichael "Mike" Mayo, Jr. is an American professional wrestler, better known under his ring name Mike Kruel. He began his career in the independent circuit, wrestling in Pro-Pain Pro Wrestling, Ring of Honor, East Coast Wrestling Association and USA Pro Wrestling, while occasionally making...
defeated Ricky ReyesRicky ReyesRicky Reyes is a Cuban professional wrestler. Known for his appearances in Ring of Honor, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, and various other independent promotions, he is currently primarily working for the World Wrestling Council....
. - Quarter-Final Match #3: Christopher Daniels defeated Rocky RomeroRocky RomeroJohn R. Rivera is a Cuban American professional wrestler better known by his ring name Rocky Romero and as the fourth incarnation of Black Tiger. As Romero he was one half of the tag team The Havana Pitbulls , along with Ricky Reyes...
. - Quarter-Final Match #4: John WaltersJohn StagikasJohn Stagikas is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, "Hurricane" John Walters and in Lucha Libre USA as RJ Brewer, the kayfabe son of Arizona Governor Jan Brewer...
defeated Nicho. - Semi-Final Match: Christopher Daniels defeated Mike Kruel.
- Semi-Final Match: Austin Aries defeated John Walters.
- Tournament Final: Christopher Daniels defeated Austin Aries.
†Daivari replaced the injured Tyson Dux
Tyson Dux
Tyson Moody is a Canadian professional wrestler, known by his ring name Tyson Dux , and is currently wrestling for various independent promotions. He is the nephew of martial artist Frank Dux-Career:...
2005
April 9 in Newark, DelawareNewark, Delaware
Newark is an American city in New Castle County, Delaware, west-southwest of Wilmington. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city is 31,454. Newark is the home of the University of Delaware.- History :...
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- Quarter-Final Match #1: PumaT.J. PerkinsT.J. Perkins is an American professional wrestler. He is currently signed to Ring of Honor , while also working on the independent circuit under his real name, under his initials TJP or under a mask as Puma ....
defeated Eric Matlock - Quarter-Final Match #2: J.J. Perez defeated Tyson Dux
- Quarter-Final Match #3: Alex ShelleyAlex ShelleyPatrick Martin , is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Alex Shelley. He wrestles for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he currently teams with Chris Sabin as The Motor City Machine Guns. He previously gained fame on the independent circuit, working most notably for...
defeated Andrew Ryker - Quarter-Final Match #4: Petey WilliamsPetey WilliamsPeter "Petey" Williams III is a Canadian professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, where he is a two time X Division Champion and a former captain of Team Canada. Williams Currently Wrestles for Lucha Libre USA...
defeated Rory Fox - Semi-Final Match: Puma defeated JJ Perez.
- Semi-Final Match: Petey Williams defeated Alex Shelley
- Tournament Final: Petey Williams defeated Puma
2006
April 8 in Newark, Delaware:- Quarter-Final Match #1: Davey RichardsDavey RichardsWesley David Richards is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name Davey Richards.Richards is currently under contract with Ring of Honor, where he is the current ROH World Champion, but also wrestles for several companies on the independent circuit, including Pro Wrestling...
defeated Scott Lost - Quarter-Final Match #2: Josh Daniels defeated Andre Lyonz
- Quarter-Final Match #3: Charlie HaasCharlie HaasCharles "Charlie" Doyle Haas II is an American professional wrestler and former collegiate amateur wrestler. He competes on the independent circuit, and is signed to Ring of Honor , where he is one-half of the reigning ROH World Tag Team Champions with Shelton Benjamin...
defeated Xavier - Quarter-Final Match #4: Milano Collection A.T. defeated Bryan Logan
- Semi-Final Match: Charlie Haas defeated Josh Daniels
- Semi-Final Match: Davey Richards defeated Milano Collection A.T.
- Tournament Final: Davey Richards defeated Charlie Haas
2007
November 10 in Newark, Delaware:- Quarter-Final Match #1: Rob EckosRob StraussRobert "Rob" Strauss is an American professional wrestler, currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling under the ring name Robbie E. He is the current TNA Television Champion and a former TNA X Division Champion...
defeated Billy Bax - Quarter-Final Match #2: Matt Logan defeated Rob Conway
- Quarter-Final Match #3: Jerry LynnJerry LynnJeremy "Jerry" Lynn is an American professional wrestler who is currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling ....
defeated Brian Fury - Quarter-Final Match #4: Sonjay DuttSonjay DuttRetesh Bhalla is an American professional wrestler of Indian Punjabi descent, better known by his ring name, Sonjay Dutt. He is best known working for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, and is also known for his stints with Combat Zone Wrestling, Major League Wrestling, and other various independent...
† defeated Human TornadoHuman TornadoCraig Williams , better known by his ring name, Human Tornado, is an American retired professional wrestler. His character was that of a stereotypical 1970s blaxploitation street pimp. He performed primarily on the Californian independent circuit, most prominently for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, the... - Semi-Final Match #1: Sonjay Dutt defeated Rob Eckos
- Semi-Final Match #2: Jerry Lynn defeated Matt Logan
- Tournament Final: Jerry Lynn defeated Sonjay Dutt
† Dutt replaced Matt Cross
Matt Cross
Matthew "Matt" Capiccioni is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring names M-Dogg 20 and Matt Cross. In addition to performing on the independent circuit, Capiccioni has also worked for prominent promotions such as Ring of Honor, Chikara and the short-lived Wrestling Society X...
, who was injured.
2008
October 25 in Newark, Delaware:- Quarter-Final Match #1: Chase Del Monte defeated Scott Reed
- Quarter-Final Match #2: Maverick defeated Loca Vida
- Quarter-Final Match #3: Aden Chambers defeated Frankie Arion
- Quarter-Final Match #4: Alex KoslovAlex KoslovAlex Sherman is a Moldovan-born professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Alex Koslov. He is currently signed to WWE, working in its developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling under the ring name Peter Orlov...
defeated Shannon MooreShannon MooreShannon Moore is an American professional wrestler, who is signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling . He is best known for his work with World Championship Wrestling between 1999 and 2001 and with World Wrestling Entertainment for several years in the 2000s.Moore befriended Matt and Jeff Hardy... - Semi-Final Match #1: Aden Chambers defeated Maverick
- Semi-Final Match #2: Alex Koslov defeated Chase Del Monte
- Tournament Final: Aden Chambers defeated Alex Koslov
2009
October 10 in Newark, Delaware- Quarter-Final Match #1: Quiet Storm defeated Mikaze
- Quarter-Final Match #2: Dan Eckos defeated Metal MasterChad CollyerChad Collyer is an American professional wrestler. A Heartland Wrestling Association mainstay, Collyer is perhaps best known for his appearances with Ring of Honor and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.-Career:...
- Quarter-Final Match #3: Tommaso CiampaTommaso CiampaTommasso Whitney is an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Tommaso Ciampa. He is currently signed to Ring of Honor, while also competing for several independent promotions, including Chaotic Wrestling, Top Rope Promotions, East Coast Wrestling Association and Northeast...
defeated Mike Tobin - Quarter-Final Match #4: Nick Logan defeated Prince NanaPrince NanaPrince Nana Osei Bandoh is an American professional wrestler of Ghanaian extraction, better known by his ring name, Prince Nana. He has stated that he is an Ashanti prince.-Professional wrestling career:...
- Semi-Final Match #1: Tommaso Ciampa defeated Dan Eckos
- Semi-Final Match #2: Nick Logan defeated Quiet Storm
- Tournament Final: Nick Logan defeated Tommaso Ciampa
2010
July 10 in Newark, Delaware- Quarter-Final Match #1: U–GeneNick DinsmoreNicholas "Nick" Dinsmore , better known by his ring names Eugene and U-Gene, is an American professional wrestler...
defeated Scott WrightScott Wright (wrestler)Scott Wright is an American professional wrestler and bodybuilder, better known by his ring name Scotty Charisma. He currently performs on the independent circuit under his real name or as Mr. Scott Wright.-Early career:... - Quarter-Final Match #2: Chris Wylde defeated Alex Reynolds
- Quarter-Final Match #3: Tommaso Ciampa defeated Chase Del Monte†
- Quarter-Final Match #4: Austin Creed defeated Brian Milonas
- Semi-Final Match #1: Tommaso Ciampa defeated Chris Wylde
- Semi-Final Match #2: Austin Creed defeated U–Gene
- Tournament Final: Austin Creed defeated Tommaso Ciampa
† Del Monte replaced Barry Ryte, who was injured.