Guest Hoyakillah Report post Posted February 8, 2002 Title seems to say it all... it's the biggest US indy event of the year, the probable (if not definite) US Indy Show of the year last year... is anyone from here going? More than likely I am, I think Tim Cooke (Joey Splinter from the old board) may be there too... anyone else? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest El Hijo Del Lunatic Report post Posted February 9, 2002 Who's in it and when is it? 'Cause I was thinking about it last year. It's a bit of a drive, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hoyakillah Report post Posted February 9, 2002 The ECWA website has a lot of good stuff there, too, but here's what I've heard... The participants in the Super 8: Red Xavier Donovan Morgan Bobby Rude Pepper Parks R.C. Haas A.J. Styles Matt Stryker Given where they're from, and what I've read, I think I can discern that Red's an East Coast guy, the third member of the SAT (GREAT tag team), A.J. Styles is one of the top four or five guys in the US indy scene, Xavier's done a lot of work with JAPW, Donovan Morgan's in NOAH right now, Bobby Rude's some stranger from Toronto, and Pepper Parks and Matt Stryker, if I'm not mistaken, work with HWA. Not sure on Parks. And R.C. Haas is Russ Haas' brother. Remember something, if you're sitting there, thinking "who the hell are these people?" Well last year, very few people had heard of Low-Ki or American Dragon... so there you go. Speaking of my favorites... I should note that there's a ladder match booked for the show for the ECWA title between Scoot Andrews and Billy Fives, who was in the Super 8 last year. Hopefully that bodes well for those of us who want an American Dragon and Low-Ki appearance... what everyone would really like to see is a tag match against the SAT, which would make sense. Also, think about it... last year, the US indy scene wasn't in that great of shape. Then the Super 8 came around. And the US indy scene entered what we really have to consider to be a Golden Age. So there's a lot of factors built in here... the indies are in better shape, and that's good for business. Plus, ECWA has had a GREAT year, so they've actually got plots running. So maybe instead of Patch the Ring Guy and the J-Team, we'll get some real quality. And who knows... ...Eddy? We can only hope. And if nothing else, the crowd will be a blast and a half. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Galactic Gigolo Report post Posted February 9, 2002 I'm thinking about going. To tell the truth, I haven't gone to an Indy show since this Summer where I went to a couple of the NWA's HORRIBLE shows in Wildwood NJ. I have a rant of the show on my other computer, and I'll have to dig it out soon so you guys can read it. It was so bad I wanted to just leave at intermission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hoyakillah Report post Posted February 9, 2002 Gigolo, if you're in the tri-state area, I understand there's a group putting together a bus trip to the Super 8 from Queens. I'm in Manhattan, so if I go (and I'm planning on doing so, time permitting) I'll probably go that way. Once I hear more about the trip, I'll mention it here, more'n likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Youth N Asia Report post Posted February 10, 2002 I think Parks wrestles for Thatcher. He won some cruiser title at the Pillman 2001 show. I think AJ should win this year...he's the best talent in the bunch. But I think Haas will win...I hate for this to sound morbid. But whenever someone like Haas has a tradegy like he had (brother dying and all) they are usually rewarded with a title or an important win or something like that. Look at the Von Eric memorials...all the brothers went over every time. WCW hadn't done a thing with Bret Hart...Owen die and they slap the world title on him as soon as he returns. The fans like that kind of thing. And I'm not saying it's a bad thing...but it's a predictable thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest poopsicle316 Report post Posted February 13, 2002 Yeah, Haas is going to own the tourney but it'll still be great. I'll be there fo sheezy, the Rumble match is stacked as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 14, 2002 I want to go so bad...I live in maryland so it ain't a long ride though...and its the day before my birthday! But i took my money and got me some new Band eguipment, but I'm going nextb year no doubt in my mind. BTW Anyone who is going, sing me happy bitrhday damnit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted February 14, 2002 Man, why does it have to be in freaking Delaware? I wish it were somewhere in NYC. If I do go (and it's a big if), I'll be doing the bus thing from Queens too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted February 14, 2002 I'm already on the list, I'm going. All of the guys in the tourney are going to be on the bus for a meet and greet too, this is going to be great. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Hoyakillah Report post Posted February 14, 2002 I just signed up myself for the bus trip. I think for anyone in the Tri-State area, it's the best option. Otherwise, lie, cheat, and steal to get up there... apparently Low-Ki, the SATs, and other people are going to be in the Summit, and Billy Fives (~~~~~!) is in the world title ladder match... if nothing else, it should be a good time, and it appears that practically every smart mark on the East Coast is going to be there. And that's the benefit of the bus trip - you're guaranteed a ticket. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted February 14, 2002 Does ECWA ever run any shows in the city (like at the Elk's Lodge), so I can see them without having to go on a road trip? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted February 16, 2002 The only indys that run the Elks Lodge these days are ICW (which is pretty good, although it has too many matches on the card), and USA Pro (they are OK). Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted February 16, 2002 Hm, thanks. Is there anyone worth checking out that wrestles for either of these? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thebear Report post Posted February 20, 2002 Bobby Rude is a indy wrestler who wrestles Predominately with Real Action Wrestling on the east coast in Canada... He wrestles a Old School style, and is almost errie as watching him is like watching a young flair or perfect... He was trained by Sean Morley... and uses a fisherman's suplex and rolling suplexes... he's also a four time (And current RAW heavyweight champion) He was a member of the Hugeley popular, and my personal favorite heel faction of all time, the kardinal sinners, until he was booted in late september... He fought Mike Hughes in Nova Scotia's first ever cage match in November of 2001 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted February 22, 2002 Well for all of you who thought Haas was taking the tournament...think again. Haas is out of the tournament with a knee injury and will be replaced. This comes from 1wrestling.com. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Freak 5000 Report post Posted February 23, 2002 SOAB! A J Styles will win vs. ummmmm.....Red Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheDames7 Report post Posted February 23, 2002 Hm, thanks. Is there anyone worth checking out that wrestles for either of these? Low-Ki, Red, The SAT's, Xavier, Quiet Storm, Divine, The Hit Squad, Homocide...all regulars of ICW. As a matter of fact Low-Ki is the ICW champion. For USA pro, they have a lot of ex-ECW guys like Nova, Guido, Chetti, Balls, Sandman, etc. I prefer ICW shows, but both are quality feds. Dames Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ghast Report post Posted February 24, 2002 I am definitely going to see this. I looked on the ECWA website to answer my questions but I didn't find answers. Can I anyone tell me: What are the ticket prices? How many matches? How long will the show probably be? Tickets even still available? Is it general admission first-come first-served seating, or do you have a specific seat. How many people will probably be there? Thanks a lot guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest the_metal_maniac Report post Posted February 25, 2002 So hey, anyone who's going, I want you to do me a favour... When Bobby Rude is in the ring, chant "Vel-vet Pan-ties" *Clap, clap, clapclapclap* at him. It's the tights he wears. Me and my friends originated that chant way back in the summer sometime, and I REFUSE to let it die. Bobby Rude owns. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Banky Edwards Report post Posted March 7, 2007 A high thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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JustJoe2k5 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2007 Title seems to say it all... it's the biggest US indy event of the year, the probable (if not definite) US Indy Show of the year last year... is anyone from here going? More than likely I am, I think Tim Cooke (Joey Splinter from the old board) may be there too... anyone else? This was the last year ECWA ruled the independent world. Once Ring of Honor started to roll and TNA opened up shop, ECWA quickly faded away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
