Slingshot Suplex 0 Report post Posted August 8, 2004 6/19/04 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuban Linx 0 Report post Posted August 12, 2004 Courtesy of Dave Prazak, the 17th and 18th men announced for the TPI: We are happy to announce two more competitors for what will ultimately be a 24 man single elimination tournament, with a three way elimination final. 17. DOUBLE C. The current Westside Xtreme Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. This member of Swiss Money Holding trained under Chris Hero, as well as in clinics with the likes of Dave Taylor, Tony St. Clair, and Skayde. Made his IWA debut in July of 2002. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 18. DANNY DANIELS. Winner of the 2003 Ted Petty Invitational tournament, defeating Chris Hero and Alex Shelley in the finals. This former IWA World Heavyweight Champion had the longest reign of any IWA World Champion in recent memory. This will be his second SS16/TPI appearance. There are now six spots remaining in the 2004 TPI tournament. They will be announced during the coming weeks as we approach the weekend of the event. Mark your calendars! No surprises here, Danny Daniels was always going to be in it, and Double C being a Hero trainee and having past IWA:MS appearances doesn't shock either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted August 13, 2004 Yep, no surprises here. Would have been shocked if Daniels, the IWA-MS regular and defending champ, wasn't in it. Looks great so far. I have a feeling CM Punk is going to be one of the final six, too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted August 14, 2004 IWA Mid-South Wrestling management will announce the final six competitors to compete in the 2004 Ted Petty Invitational tournament at the upcoming Highland, IN event at the Lincoln Center on 8/21. The first round match pairings will also be given for the first time to the crowd at the 8/21 event. The 2004 TPI will take place on Friday & Saturday, September 17th & 18th, at the Lincoln Center. It will be a two night, twenty-four man, single elimination tournament, with three eight man brackets, and a three-way elimination final. Second row ringside is almost gone for the event. If you have not yet purchased your tickets, they will be available (as they have been since June 19th) on 8/21 at the ticket table. This will be the fifth installment of the former Sweet Science Sixteen tournament, renamed to honor a master of many wrestling styles, the late "Flyboy Rocco Rock" Ted Petty. Previous years saw... 2000 - Chris Hero 2001 - Ace Steel 2002 - BJ Whitmer 2003 - Danny Daniels Below is a recap of the 18 wrestlers already announced for TPI participation. 1. AUSTIN ARIES. The first wrestler invited for TPI participation by Ian Rotten, after a match against Matt Sydal on 4/17 in Lafayette. Went to the finals of the ECWA Super 8 tournament this year, while also frequently competing for ROH and IWA. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 2. MATT SYDAL. Former IWA Light Heavyweight Champion; was also invited for TPI participation on 4/17 in Lafayette. Made his IWA debut in November 2003, and quickly established himself, winning the Light Heavyweight Title in January 2004, and having a Match of the Year contender against AJ Styles during April. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 3. "Spyder" NATE WEBB. Was invited by Ian Rotten after their bout in the first round of the 2004 KOTDM tournament. Former IWA Light Heavyweight Champion. Will likely be the only wrestler to compete in both the KOTDM and TPI tournaments during 2004. This will be his third SS16/TPI appearance. 4. BJ WHITMER. Winner of 2002 Ted Petty Invitational tournament, defeating CM Punk in the finals. Former multiple time IWA World Heavyweight Champion. This will be his fourth SS16/TPI appearance. 5. RODERICK STRONG. Trainer at NWA Florida's wrestling school. Made his IWA debut in April 2004 and made an immediate impact over the April Bloodshowers/Simply The Best 5 weekend. Has made great strides across the independent wrestling scene this year. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 6. CHRIS HERO. Trainer at Chikara Wrestle Factory. Winner of 2000 Sweet Science Sixteen tournament, defeating Harry Palmer in the finals. Former multiple time IWA World Heavyweight Champion. Made it to the finals last year against Alex Shelley and Danny Daniels. This will be his fifth SS16/TPI appearance. 7. PETEY WILLIAMS. Current IWA World Heavyweight Champion, after defeating BJ Whitmer on 5/8 in Highland, IN. Strongly considered for TPI participation last year, this Canadian athlete is a prominent member of the current TNA roster, representing Team Canada in competition. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 8. "Soul Assassin" RAINMAN. This NWA Wildside based athlete made his IWA debut on 7/23 in Lafayette, impressing IWA management with his performance. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 9. DELIRIOUS. Current IWA Light Heavyweight Champion, after defeating Matt Sydal on 6/26 in Oolitic, IN. Made his IWA debut in October 2003, and made a strong impression in matches against the likes of Matt Sydal, Arik Cannon, Jerry Lynn, and most recently a victory over AJ Styles. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 10. TODD SEXTON. Trainer at NWA Wildside's wrestling school. Had a strong first round match last year against AJ Styles, and has been invited to return to TPI competition again this year. This will be his second SS16/TPI appearance. 11. CHRIS SABIN. This star of TNA's X Division appeared for IWA before building his name on TNA PPV, and has continued to compete for the company ever since. Went out first round last year to Alex Shelley. This will be his second SS16/TPI appearance. 12. RAY GORDY. This second generation NWA Wildside competitor made his IWA debut KOTDM weekend, and returned with a hard fought bout against Ian Rotten on 7/23 in Lafayette. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 13. ALEX SHELLEY. Currently a featured competitor in TNA as well as ROH, this Baby Bear gained a great deal of his early experience in IWA rings, particularly during a series of matches against Jimmy Jacobs. Went to the finals last year against Chris Hero and Danny Daniels. This will be his second SS16/TPI appearance. 14. JIMMY RAVE. This Georgia based athlete has competed in NWA Wildside, ROH, and CZW rings as of late, while making appearances every so often for IWA as well. Made it to the second round of the past two TPI tournaments. This will be his third SS16/TPI appearance. 15. HALLOWICKED. Star of the first graduating class at Chikara Wrestle Factory, this masked competitor, trained by Reckless Youth and Mike Quackenbush, is largely considered to be the best all around singles wrestler produced by the school. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 16. "Anarchist" ARIK CANNON. After making his IWA debut on July 4, 2003, this Minnesota based grappler went on to have a strong first round match last year against Chris Hero. In the time since has had memorable bouts against the likes of Delirious, Ian Rotten, Samoa Joe, Tracy Smothers, and Hero (in rematches). Earned an impressive victory against "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson on 7/31. This will be his second SS16/TPI appearance. 17. DOUBLE C. The current Westside Xtreme Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. This member of Swiss Money Holding trained under Chris Hero, as well as in clinics with the likes of Dave Taylor, Tony St. Clair, and Skayde. Made his IWA debut in July of 2002. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 18. DANNY DANIELS. Winner of the 2003 Ted Petty Invitational tournament, defeating Chris Hero and Alex Shelley in the finals. This former IWA World Heavyweight Champion had the longest reign of any IWA World Champion in recent memory. This will be his second SS16/TPI appearance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slingshot Suplex 0 Report post Posted August 15, 2004 Personally I hope Tom Carter is one of the last six....although I don't expect it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Evolution Report post Posted August 15, 2004 God, another reason to go to Highland on 8/21... Are tickets the regular prices for the TPI? Or do they come in a dual pack for both days? I'm so tempted to get closer seats, but maybe it'll just be better to save money and be in general admission. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2004 #19 for the TPI is... Nigel McGuinness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phoenix Fury Legdrop 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2004 #19 for the TPI is Nigel McGuinness, according to the IWA Chat Room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuban Linx 0 Report post Posted August 19, 2004 Another pretty much guarenteed pick and certainly a welcome one to add to an increasingly loaded lineup. The only shame about so many great talents in the tournament is that some damn good guys will have to be eliminated in the 1st round, a strong case can be made for nearly all the guys named so far to go pretty deep into the tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Evolution Report post Posted August 27, 2004 Treat this completely as rumor, but I have heard that Ray Gordy has cancelled for the TPI. His replacement? American Dragon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
