NWA to crown 1st Canadian X Champ at Premier Cup!

[PCW]

The following is a media release by the NWA and PCW

May 26th 2005

Winnipeg, Mb - The National Wrestling Alliance today announced the formation of the NWA Canadian X Division Championship with the first champion being crowned by associate Premier Championship Wrestling at Premier Cup 2005: X-Raided on June 2nd!

NWA President Ernie Todd stunned Canadian wrestling fans by appearing on a live PCW event this past Thursday May 26th 2005 to make the incredible announcement himself. Recognizing the most outstanding athletic performer in Canada, the Canadian X Division Champion will be crowned following an intense one night, eight man tournament featuring two former X Division Champions, The Amazing Red and 'The Future' Chris Sabin!

"Canada is rich with outstanding talent," NWA President Ernie Todd stated. "The Canadian X Division will recognize the elite performers in this country and make them international superstars."

That tournament is the main event of PCW's Premier Cup 2005: X-Raided event on June 2nd 2005 at the popular LID Nightclub. In addition to Sabin and Red, the tournament will feature young independant stand-outs Mentallo, Kenny Omega, Cisco Satanico, Rawskillz, Antonio Scorpio Jr and former NWA North American Champion 'Showtime' Robby Royce!

The winner of the Premier Cup and first ever NWA Canadian X Division Champion will have an impressive legacy to follow as the NWA/TNA World X Division Champions have revolutionized the industry.

In addition to the Premier Cup Tournament, PCW will make their first ever inductions into the Hall of Fame, recognizing 'Class Act' Chris Parys and 'Playboy' Will Damon. Also scheduled is a Mixed-Martial Arts exhibition featuring rising MMA star 'Vicious' Donny Dicaprio.

Doors open at 8:00 and bell time is 9:00.

For more information contact:

Andrew K Shallcross
Director of Operations
Premier Championship Wrestling
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[Booker Thee]

I have received and read many questions regarding the above announcement. If someone would be kind enough to cut and paste this on the Manson board in the appropriate thread, I would appreciate it.

As Ernie stated on the show this past thursday, I actually approached him with the idea. I thought it had merit and suggested it to him. As everyone knows, Ernie runs out of town shows almost exclusivly and while he is able to utilize some great talent in different areas, there are top guys in Winnipeg who are not able to travel for weeks at a time. I'd also say that several PCW workers are among the best young indy performers in North America right now.

The reason the Canadian X Division Champion is being crowned on a PCW show is because of the Premier Cup. I can think of no better way to crown a champion of this calibre then a one night tourney with this level of talent. Chris Sabin is Canadian, from Windsor, and would certainly want to be the first ever Canadian X Division Champion. We have spoken with Amazing Red about further dates. However, any one of the other six guys could come out victorious and make history.

It is absolutely my intent and Ernie's intent that this title be recognized internationally. Love him or hate him, Ernie is the President of the National Wrestling Alliance. He has sanctioned this title and it is hoped that the winner will defend it all over NA and hopefully on PCW's next super show as well.

As for PCW's relationship with the CWF, the Canadian X Division is an NWA championship and is controlled by the NWA. I hope that our crop of high calibre X Division-type talent will have a long future competeing for this championship and others in the NWA.

TNA is controlled by the Jarrett's. It would be their decision to book the Canadian X Division Champion or to recognize his title. Chris Sabin competes for them on a weekly basis. TNA does not often recognize regional NWA titles, however. But the Canadian X Division championship should be defended in as many NWA territories as possible.

PCW is taking great pride in Premier Cup. Our talent will prove to everyone that are at least as talented as TNA wrestlers. And the winner will most certainly be asked back for Premier Cup 2006. This is PCW hosted event, featuring international superstars and the historical crowning of a soon-to-be world renowned championship!

[Booker Thee]

From wrestlingobserver.com


--There will be a tournament for the Canadian X Division title on 6/2 at the Premier Championship Wrestling Cup featuring Amazing Red, Chris Sabin, and local wrestlers Mentallo, Kenny Omega, Cisco Satanico, Rawskillz, Antonio Scorpio Jr. and Robby Royce