The much anticipated Pro Wrestling World Cup has now officially begun.
If you have not yet heard of the tournament or are unaware of the format then check out the statement from WCPW below for full clarification:
“Run over ten separate dates beginning March 21st, the Pro Wrestling World Cup will see competitors from six continents compete in eight preliminary tournaments – to be held in several different countries.
The preliminaries will see eight men competing in a single fall elimination tournament. Each preliminary tournament will consist of competitors from a single country: Canada, England, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Scotland, USA. A tournament will also be held for competitors from the Rest Of The World, with eight further countries represented. Two winners will proceed from each tournament.”
WCPW has announced two HUGE non-tournament matches for the ‘Rest of the World’ qualifying leg on July 22nd. The event takes place in Newcastle, England and tickets are still available to purchase via Eventbrite. The announced matches are:
- New Japan stars will collide when Ricochet takes on ‘The Villain’ Marty Scurll
- El Ligero will defend his Magnificent Seven Briefcase against former ROH Champion Jay Lethal
Huge non-tournament match confirmed for the @prowresworldcup Rest of World Qualifier in Newcastle!
Tickets: https://t.co/4LGcDDZSuT pic.twitter.com/Ek3y0pq8Pk
— DEFIANT Wrestling (@DEFIANTwres) June 23, 2017
Jay Lethal will face El Ligero for his Magnificent 7 briefcase at the @prowresworldcup Rest of World Qualifier!https://t.co/4LGcDDZSuT pic.twitter.com/2fuKyQ4fOl
— DEFIANT Wrestling (@DEFIANTwres) June 23, 2017