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Ultraviolent Survival comes to BOTB - 3 more to be entered into TOD!

In a late addition to Saturday's loaded BEST OF THE BEST 8 lineup... Lobo has announced the first ever "Ultraviolent Survival" match. It will be a 4-way hardcore war featuring MICKIE KNUCKLES, DIEHARD DUSTIN LEE, WHACKS and ANDY SUMNER, and the rules are simple... SURVIVE. There will be three elusive slots in May 17th's TOURNAMENT OF DEATH on the line and they will go to the 3 survivors... one for everyone but the unfortunate competitor who is pinned. Anything goes in Ultraviolent Survival as these four battle it out for a trip to Delaware.

Of course, the Ultraviolent Survival is just part of Saturday's huge event, headlined by the prestigious BEST OF THE BEST tournament, featuring the world's most talent junior heavyweights.

Over it's first seven years in existence, Best of the Best has become known as one of the premier tournaments in all of wrestling. Each year, the world's top Light Heavyweights convene in South Philly to display both their aerial, and mat expertise in proving that they are indeed among the most elite wrestlers in the world. From WINGER at the first ever Best of the Best, to B-BOY, SONJAY DUTT, MIKE QUACKENBUSH, RUCKUS AND JOKER... Best of the Best has a track record of taking a star, and making him into a Superstar... who will be this year's BREAKOUT star?

Let's take a look at the complete field for 2008'S BEST OF THE BEST 8!

#1 - PINKY SANCHEZ! (1st BOTB appearance)

In just a matter of months, the flamboyant Pinky Sanchez has become one of the most popular wrestlers in CZW history. He's primarily known for his contagious display of dancing prowess, something he flaunts in excess on his way to the ring, but there's more to the Pink one than meets the eye. Beyond the colorful and unorthodox pink and blue tights lies a very skilled competitor boasting such devastating maneuvers as the Shining-Heinie. Underestimate him, and you will join the rest in having your shoulders pinned to the mat by Pinky Sanchez.

Pinky gained entry into Best of the Best (and TOD) via his dramatic victory on April 5th in CZW's first ever "Winner Takes All" match. A strong performance on May 10th at BOTB could take Pinky one step closer to his dream of becoming CZW Jr. Heavyweight Champion.

#2 - The BLACK JESUS - SABIAN (CZW Jr. Champ, 2nd BOTB appearance)

It almost seems like destiny. For over a year, Sabian's sole focus in wrestling has been to prove that he is the most talented Junior Heavyweight in all of wrestling. He eats, sleeps and breathes Combat Zone Wrestling, and nothing means more to him than Best of the Best. In recent years, the BOTB trophy has belonged to the BLKOUT. Two years ago, it was Ruckus, last year... Joker. If you ask the BLK JESUS, he'll tell you that the trophy is staying with BLKOUT again this year because like Robbie Mireno says... at Best of the Best... "YOU ALWAYS... BET ON BLACK". Will May 10th belong to Sabian, we shall see...

#3 - JOSH PROHIBITION (1st BOTB appearance)

He's been away for a while, but he's no stranger to the Combat Zone. Josh Prohibition is one of wrestling's youngest veterans, having wrestled for and held titles for countless promotions all over the world. While he has accomplished much in wrestling, there's still one thing that Josh Prohibition covets, and that is the BEST OF THE BEST trophy. On May 10th, he returns to CZW with that goal in mind.

#4 - CHUCK TAYLOR (2nd BOTB appearance)

He's extremely annoying, rude, and obnoxious. He's also kinda talented. In just a short period of time, Chuck Taylor has become one of the most talked about athletes in all of wrestling. He's traveled the world, pissed a lot of people off, and won countless titles along the way. Two things he's yet to capture however are the Best of the Best Trophy, and the CZW Jr. Heavweight Title. On May 10th, Chuck Taylor will look to solidify his name in CZW history as the BOTB 8 Champion.

#5 - RICOCHET (2nd BOTB appearance)

Ricochet is one of the most exciting young high-flyers in all of wrestling. His death and gravity defying flips and high-risk maneuvers have continually left fans saying "did you just see that?". Last year, he was impressive in his BOTB debut, advancing to the 2nd round. This year, the young flyer has plans on winning the whole thing.

#6 - DREW GULAK (1st BOTB appearance)

He's one of the hungriest young wrestlers in the country, and possibly the world. Over the last few years, Drew Gulak has grown from "the CZW student", to one of the most skilled and dangerous mat wrestlers in all of CZW. Gulak has made it known that his dream has always been to participate in... and win a Best of the Best tournament. On May 10th, Drew Gulak will have his first shot at making that dream a reality.

#7 - LuFisto (1st BOTB appearance)

One of the hardest hitters in all of CZW, Lufisto has made history time and time again in the black and yellow ring. In 2006, she shocked the wrestling world when she became the first woman to hold a CZW title, pinning Kevin Steen to become the Iron Man Champion. On May 10th, she will make history again when she steps in the ring to become the first woman to participate in BEST OF THE BEST. If you ask Lufisto though, she'll tell you that she's going to make history in another way... by WINNING the whole thing.

#8 - STUPEFIED (1st BOTB appearance)

One half of the Super Smash Bros., Stupefied is one of the most exciting young wrestlers in the world. Stupefied has recently become a regular on the CZW roster, where he is best known for continually rewriting and redefining the laws of gravity. In just a short period of time, he has made quite a name for himself in his native Canada, but on May 10th, he will look to breakout in America by leaving the New Alhambra with the Best of the Best 8 trophy.

#9 - SPYRAL BKNY (1st BOTB appearance)

One of BOTB 8's more experienced participants, Spyral has made his presence felt since returning to CZW at 9 F'N Years. Having yet to hit the pay window since his return. SPYRAL comes to BOTB with a lot to prove. At 9 F'N YEARS, Spyral let a golden opportunity slip thru his fingers when he came up short in the Aerial Assault Match. On May 10th however, Spyral has vowed to take advantage of this, his opportunity to make history by winning BEST OF THE BEST 8.

#10 - Drake Younger (UVU Champion, 2nd BOTB appearance)

He personifies courage. Drake Younger is the hungry, fearless, Ultraviolent future of CZW. He is one of the toughest and most dangerous wrestlers in the world, and has the TOURNAMENT of DEATH trophy to back it up. What many don't know however is that Drake Younger is a man of many talents in the wrestling ring. At last year's BOTB, Drake went toe to toe with eventual winner Joker in what was considered by many to be the match of the night. This year, Drake returns to BOTB with one goal in mind, to become the first person EVER to capture both the TOD and BOTB trophy.

#11 - SCOTTY VORTEKZ (CZW Tag Champ, 2nd BOTB appearance)

Naptown Dragon Scotty Vortekz is one of CZW's most versatile wrestlers. He is the ultimate hybrid inside the ring, capable of mixing it up with the most deadly of Deathmatch opponents, partnering with Dustin Lee to take on the world's best Tag Teams, or tangling with the mat's top technicians, and he does it all well. Scotty Vortekz has most recently made his living in the tag team ranks, but on May 10th, the former CZW Jr. Heavyweight Champion returns to his roots, making his 2nd attempt at capturing the prestigious BEST OF THE BEST trophy.

#12 - THE BEST AROUND (TJ Cannon and Bruce Maxwell)

After weeks of speculation, the final entry... or entries into Best of the Best 8 will go to none other than TJ Cannon and Bruce Maxwell.. the high flying tag team known collectively as "The Best Around".

CZWNews received the following message from Lobo regarding TBA's entry into BOTB:

"I've been on the phone with a lot of different names regarding the final spot in Best of the Best, but after a lot of deliberation and a lot of annoying phone calls, I've decided to give TJ Cannon and Bruce Maxwell a shot. They say they are ready to step up to the big leagues... well on May 10th I'm going to give them their shot..."

According to TBA, it was a simple decision...

"Uh, seems pretty obvious to us... How can you have BEST OF THE BEST without THE BEST AROUND? On the 10th, we are coming to SAVE CZW... prepare for the arrival of greatness..."

In addition to the loaded BEST OF THE BEST tournament, May 10th will also feature some huge non-tournament contests, including:

NICK GAGE's CZW World Title OPEN CHALLENGE

DANNY HAVOC vs. NICKY BENZ with Necro's TOD fate on the line!

GREG EXCELLENT vs. BRODIE LEE in a HARDCORE WAR!

ULTRAVIOLENT SURVIVAL: MICKIE KNUCKLES vs. DUSTIN LEE vs. WHACKS vs. ANDY SUMNER

BEEF WELLINGTON & his bitch PLAYER UNO vs. CHEECH AND CLOUDY

BEST OF THE BEST 8 comes to South Philly this Saturday, May 10th at the New Alhambra Arena. Tickets for the event are still available on CZWrestling.com, or on the day of the event at the New Alhambra box office. Stay tuned to CZWrestling.com in the coming days we round up the card for Best of the Best, and fill out the card for May 17th's TOURNAMENT OF DEATH in Smyrna, Delaware!

and don't forget... the OFFICIAL CZW pre and post-show PARTY returns to NICKEL'S TAVERN on SATURDAY night! Nickels Tavern is South Philly's neighborhood bar, and is located in South Philly, walking distance away from the New Alhambra on the corner of Oregon Ave and 2nd St. Come and party with the stars of the Combat Zone both before and after the show and celebrate another night of CZW action!



 
   
   
   
   
   

 

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