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:''This tournament should not be confused with the "King of Europe Tournament", held in 2006 by the Austrian wrestling promotion Rings of Europe.''
:''This tournament should not be confused with the "King of Europe Tournament", held in 2006 by the Austrian wrestling promotion Rings of Europe.''
{{Infobox sport event
⚫
The '''King of Europe Cup''' ('''KOE cup''') is a [[Europe]]an [[professional wrestling tournament]] in the style of the "King of Indies" and "[[ECWA Super 8 Tournament|Super 8]]" tournaments of the [[United States]].<ref name="1stop1">[http://www.1stopwrestling.co.uk/view.php?ArtID=2620&page=5 "TNA, IPW:UK and RQW now added to KOE Cup"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929124517/http://www.1stopwrestling.co.uk/view.php?ArtID=2620&page=5 |date=2007-09-29 }} Posted by Sarah Barraclough, Staff Writer at 1 Stop Wrestling. 24 November 2006.</ref>
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|name=King of Europe

|image=Nigel McGuinness 2011.jpg
The inaugural event was hosted in [[Liverpool, England]] on the last weekend of April 2007 and was the brainchild of two [[United Kingdom|UK]] wrestling veterans [[Alex Shane]] and [[Doug Williams (wrestler)|Doug Williams]]. In what was considered a historic event in [[Professional wrestling in the United Kingdom|British wrestling history]], the first event featured a tournament to crown the first KOE cup holder and involved 16 promotions and wrestlers from across the world.
|caption=Tournament winner [[Nigel McGuinness]]
|alt=
|size=200px
|date_start={{Start date|2007|04|28}}
|date_end={{End date|2007|04|29}}
|competitors=
|venue= [[Liverpool Olympia]]
|location= [[Liverpool]], [[England]]
|champion=[[Nigel McGuinness]]
}}
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The '''King of Europe Cup''' ('''KOE cup''') was a [[Europe]]an [[professional wrestling tournament]] in the style of the [[Battle of Los Angeles (professional wrestling)|Battle of Los Angeles]], [[List of All Pro Wrestling tournaments#King of Indies|King of Indies]], [[ECWA Super 8 Tournament|Super 8]], and [[Ted Petty Invitational]] tournaments of the [[United States]].<ref name="1stop1">[http://www.1stopwrestling.co.uk/view.php?ArtID=2620&page=5 "TNA, IPW:UK and RQW now added to KOE Cup"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929124517/http://www.1stopwrestling.co.uk/view.php?ArtID=2620&page=5 |date=2007-09-29 }} Posted by Sarah Barraclough, Staff Writer at 1 Stop Wrestling. 24 November 2006.</ref> The tournament was hosted at the [[Liverpool Olympia]] in [[Liverpool, England]] on April 28 and April 29, 2007 and was the brainchild of two [[United Kingdom|UK]] wrestling veterans [[Alex Shane]] and [[Doug Williams (wrestler)|Doug Williams]]. In what was considered a historic event in [[Professional wrestling in the United Kingdom|British wrestling history]], the tournament to crowned the KOE cup holder and involved 16 promotions and wrestlers from across the world.


==Interactive aspects==
==Interactive aspects==

The following ideas were advertised on the web-site prior to the tournament, but were not implemented.
The following ideas were advertised on the web-site prior to the tournament, but were not implemented.


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At the end of night one, fans were asked upon leaving to select two matches using the eliminated 8 wrestlers from round one. Once again these suggestions were collected and the matches with the most audience votes were made for the following evening.<ref name="1stop2"/>
At the end of night one, fans were asked upon leaving to select two matches using the eliminated 8 wrestlers from round one. Once again these suggestions were collected and the matches with the most audience votes were made for the following evening.<ref name="1stop2"/>


==Qualification==
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==King of Europe 2007==
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Some promotions handpicked wrestlers to participate in the King of Europe Cup, while others held qualifying matches to determine their representatives in the tournament.

===Chikara===
===[[Professional wrestling promotion|Promotions]]===
[[Chikara (professional wrestling)|Chikara]] held a qualifying match to determine its representative for the King of Europe Cup.
;'''''Time Will Prove Everything'' – {{dts|2007|3|24}} (American Legion Hall – [[Hellertown, Pennsylvania]], [[United States|U.S.]])'''
{{Pro Wrestling results table
|times=
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|match1 = [[Claudio Castagnoli]] defeated [[Mike Quackenbush]]
|stip1 = King of Europe Cup qualifying match
|time1 = 17:01
}}
===International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom===
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Though involved with the pre-show, [[International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom]] was not originally scheduled to enter a wrestler into the tournament.<ref name="1stop1"/> However, this was changed in February 2007 when it was revealed that IPW:UK would in fact be entering [[Pac (wrestler)|Pac]].
===International Wrestling Syndicate===
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[[International Wrestling Syndicate]] held a qualifying match to determine its representative for the King of Europe Cup. The winner was also named IWS' representative for [[Westside Xtreme Wrestling]]'s [[16 Carat Gold Tournament]].<ref>[http://syndicatewrestling.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=3726 "The IWS Joins the King of Europe Cup"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928005546/http://syndicatewrestling.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=3726 |date=2007-09-28 }}. Posted by Llakor on the SyndicateWrestling.com messageboard. 10 January 2007</ref>
;'''''Praise The Violence'' – {{dts|2007|1|20}} (Bogey's World Bar & Billiard – [[Montreal]], [[Quebec]], [[Canada]])'''
{{Pro Wrestling results table
|times=
|match1 = [[El Generico]] defeated Jagged and Kid Kamikaze
|stip1 = King of Europe Cup qualifying [[three way match|three-way dance]]
|time1 =
}}
===Pro Wrestling Guerrilla===
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[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]] held a qualifying match to determine its representative for the King of Europe Cup. The winner also qualified for the 16 Carat Gold Tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/news/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061229090710/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/news/ |archive-date=December 29, 2006 |title=PWG Presents "Passive Hostility" on December 2! |work=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]] |author=Silverback |date=November 26, 2006 |access-date=February 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/cards/pwg/passive-hostility-9317.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107125949/http://www.profightdb.com/cards/pwg/passive-hostility-9317.html |archive-date=November 7, 2022 |title=PWG Passive Hostility |work=The Internet Wrestling Database |date=December 2, 2006 |access-date=February 28, 2023}}</ref>
;'''''Passive Hostility'' – {{dts|2006|12|2}} (American Legion Post #308 – [[Reseda, California]], [[United States|U.S.]])'''
{{Pro Wrestling results table
|times=
|match1 = [[Davey Richards]] defeated [[Rocky Romero]]
|stip1 = King of Europe Cup qualifying match
|time1 = 16:39
}}
===Real Quality Wrestling===
Real Quality Wrestling's representative for the King of Europe Cup was determined through a one-night tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship.
;'''''Not Just For Christmas'' – {{dts|2006|12|16}} ([[York Hall]] – [[London]], [[England]])'''
{{Pro Wrestling results table
|times=
|stip1 = [[Singles match (professional wrestling)|Singles match]] in the quarter-final round of the tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship
|match1 = [[Pac (wrestler)|Pac]] defeated Ashley Reed
|stip2=[[Singles match (professional wrestling)|Singles match]] in the quarter-final round of the tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship
|match2=[[Drew Galloway]] defeated [[El Ligero]]
|stip3=[[Singles match (professional wrestling)|Singles match]] in the quarter-final round of the tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship
|match3=[[Martin Stone (wrestler)|Martin Stone]] defeated Iceman
|stip4=[[Singles match (professional wrestling)|Singles match]] in the quarter-final round of the tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship
|match4=Aviv Maayan defeated [[Jody Fleisch]]
|time4=17:34
|stip5=[[Singles match (professional wrestling)|Singles match]] in the semi-final round of the tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship
|match5=[[Martin Stone (wrestler)|Martin Stone]] defeated Aviv Maayan
|stip6=[[Singles match (professional wrestling)|Singles match]] in the semi-final round of the tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship
|match6=[[Pac (wrestler)|Pac]] defeated [[Drew Galloway]] via count-out
|stip7=[[Singles match (professional wrestling)|Singles match]] in the tournament final for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship
|match7=[[Martin Stone (wrestler)|Martin Stone]] defeated [[Pac (wrestler)|Pac]]
|time7=10:38
}}
===Westside Xtreme Wrestling===
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[[Ares (wrestler)|Are$]] qualified for the wXw spot after winning wXw's point system which saw any wrestler scoring a direct pinfall over another wrestler during one of wXw's shows was awarded one point; and whoever scored three points first would represent wXw in both this tournament and their own 16 Carat Gold Tournament. As the promotion is based on the pure effect of the sport, points are not given for a disqualification, countout, or draw or even if your tag team partner scores the fall. Wrestlers are unable to lose the points.
==Participants==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
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RD2-seed01=| RD2-seed02=| RD2-seed03=| RD2-seed04=| RD2-seed05=| RD2-seed06=| RD2-seed07=| RD2-seed08=|
RD2-seed01=| RD2-seed02=| RD2-seed03=| RD2-seed04=| RD2-seed05=| RD2-seed06=| RD2-seed07=| RD2-seed08=|
RD3-seed01=| RD3-seed02=| RD3-seed03=| RD3-seed04=|RD4-seed01=| RD4-seed02=|
RD3-seed01=| RD3-seed02=| RD3-seed03=| RD3-seed04=|RD4-seed01=| RD4-seed02=|
| RD1-team01='''[[Chris Hero]]'''<br />(CZW)<sup>1</sup>
| RD1-team01='''[[Chris Hero]]'''<br />(CZW)
| RD1-team02=[[Antonio Cesaro|Claudio Castagnoli]]<br />(Chikara)<sup>2</sup>
| RD1-team02=[[Antonio Cesaro|Claudio Castagnoli]]<br />(Chikara)
| RD1-score01=&nbsp;
| RD1-score01=&nbsp;
| RD1-score02=&nbsp;
| RD1-score02=&nbsp;
| RD1-team03='''[[Doug Williams (wrestler)|Doug Williams]]'''<br />(Premier Promotions)
| RD1-team03='''[[Doug Williams (wrestler)|Doug Williams]]'''<br />(Premier Promotions)
| RD1-team04=[[Ares (wrestler)|Are$]]<br />(wXw)<sup>3</sup>
| RD1-team04=[[Ares (wrestler)|Are$]]<br />(wXw)
| RD1-score03=&nbsp;
| RD1-score03=&nbsp;
| RD1-score04=&nbsp;
| RD1-score04=&nbsp;
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| RD1-score05=&nbsp;
| RD1-score05=&nbsp;
| RD1-score06=&nbsp;
| RD1-score06=&nbsp;
| RD1-team07='''[[Matt Sydal]]'''<br />(IWA:MS)<sup>4</sup>
| RD1-team07='''[[Matt Sydal]]'''<br />(IWA:MS)
| RD1-team08=[[El Generico]]<br />(IWS)<sup>5</sup>
| RD1-team08=[[El Generico]]<br />(IWS)
| RD1-score07=&nbsp;
| RD1-score07=&nbsp;
| RD1-score08=&nbsp;
| RD1-score08=&nbsp;
| RD1-team09='''[[Go Shiozaki]]'''<br />(NOAH)
| RD1-team09='''[[Go Shiozaki]]'''<br />(NOAH)
| RD1-team10=[[Martin Stone (wrestler)|Martin Stone]]<br />(RQW)<sup>6</sup>
| RD1-team10=[[Martin Stone (wrestler)|Martin Stone]]<br />(RQW)
| RD1-score09=&nbsp;
| RD1-score09=&nbsp;
| RD1-score10=&nbsp;
| RD1-score10=&nbsp;
| RD1-team11='''[[Davey Richards]]'''<br />(PWG)<sup>7</sup>
| RD1-team11='''[[Davey Richards]]'''<br />(PWG)
| RD1-team12=[[Roy Bevis|Zebra Kid]]<br />(WAW)<sup>8</sup>
| RD1-team12=[[Roy Bevis|Zebra Kid]]<br />(WAW)
| RD1-score11=&nbsp;
| RD1-score11=&nbsp;
| RD1-score12=&nbsp;
| RD1-score12=&nbsp;
| RD1-team13='''[[Ben Satterly|Pac]]'''<br />(IPW:UK)<sup>9</sup>
| RD1-team13='''[[Pac (wrestler)|Pac]]'''<br />(IPW:UK)
| RD1-team14=[[Trent Acid]]<br />(PWU)<sup>10</sup>
| RD1-team14=[[Trent Acid]]<br />(PWU)
| RD1-score13=&nbsp;
| RD1-score13=&nbsp;
| RD1-score14=&nbsp;
| RD1-score14=&nbsp;
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| RD4-score02=&nbsp;
| RD4-score02=&nbsp;
}}
}}

'''''Qualified by/Other notes'''''<br />
<small>
<sup>1</sup> Chris Hero was hand-picked by CZW owner [[John Zandig]].<br />
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² Claudio Castagnoli defeated [[Mike Quackenbush]] to qualify.<br />
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³ Are$ qualified for the wXw spot after winning wXw's point system which saw any wrestler scoring a direct pinfall over another wrestler during one of wXw's shows was awarded one point; and whoever scored three points first would represent wXw in both this tournament and their own 16 Carat Gold Tournament. As the promotion is based on the pure effect of the sport, points are not given for a DQ, Countount, Draw or even if your tag team partner scores the fall. Wrestlers are unable to lose the points.<br />
<sup>4</sup> Matt Sydal was chosen by IWA:MS to represent the company.<br />
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<sup>5</sup> IWS's representative was decided at their "Praise the Violence" show on January 20, where El Generico won a three-way dance involving Jagged and Kid Kamikaze, and was named the official IWS representative for both the King of Europe Cup and for wXw's 16 Karat Gold tournament.<ref>[http://syndicatewrestling.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=3726 "The IWS Joins the King of Europe Cup"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928005546/http://syndicatewrestling.com/board/viewtopic.php?t=3726 |date=2007-09-28 }}. Posted by Llakor on the SyndicateWrestling.com messageboard. 10 January 2007</ref><br />
<sup>6</sup> RQW representative Martin Stone secured his spot by being the winner of the one-night RQW Heavyweight title tournament from [[London]]’s [[York Hall]] on December 16, 2006.<br />
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<sup>7</sup>PWG representative Davey Richards won the right to represent the company by defeating a veteran of the 2006 16 Carat Gold Tournament, Rocky "Azucar" Romero, in a Double Tournament Qualifying Match (winning entry in both tournaments) at their ''Passive Hostility!'' event on December 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/news/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061229090710/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/news/ |archive-date=December 29, 2006 |title=PWG Presents "Passive Hostility" on December 2! |work=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]] |author=Silverback |date=November 26, 2006 |access-date=February 28, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/cards/pwg/passive-hostility-9317.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221107125949/http://www.profightdb.com/cards/pwg/passive-hostility-9317.html |archive-date=November 7, 2022 |title=PWG Passive Hostility |work=The Internet Wrestling Database |date=December 2, 2006 |access-date=February 28, 2023}}</ref> <br />
<sup>8</sup> WAW representative Zebra Kid is the son of WAW owner Ricky Knight. <br />
⚫
<sup>9</sup> Though involved with the pre-show, IPW:UK were not originally scheduled to enter a wrestler into the tournament.<ref name="1stop1"/> However, this was changed in February 2007 when it was revealed that IPW:UK would in fact be entering Pac.<br />
<sup>10</sup> Trent Acid won the right to represent PWU by pinning [[Gary Wolfe (wrestler)|Gary Wolfe]] in a qualifying match on March 14. <br />
</small>


*Prior to the final of the tournament there was a '''6-Man Elimination Match'''
*Prior to the final of the tournament there was a '''6-Man Elimination Match'''

Revision as of 05:04, 13 July 2023

This tournament should not be confused with the "King of Europe Tournament", held in 2006 by the Austrian wrestling promotion Rings of Europe.
King of Europe
Tournament winner Nigel McGuinness
VenueLiverpool Olympia
LocationLiverpool, England
Start dateApril 28, 2007 (2007-04-28)
End dateApril 29, 2007 (2007-04-29)
Champion
Nigel McGuinness

The King of Europe Cup (KOE cup) was a European professional wrestling tournament in the style of the Battle of Los Angeles, King of Indies, Super 8, and Ted Petty Invitational tournaments of the United States.[1] The tournament was hosted at the Liverpool Olympia in Liverpool, England on April 28 and April 29, 2007 and was the brainchild of two UK wrestling veterans Alex Shane and Doug Williams. In what was considered a historic event in British wrestling history, the tournament to crowned the KOE cup holder and involved 16 promotions and wrestlers from across the world.

Interactive aspects

The following ideas were advertised on the web-site prior to the tournament, but were not implemented.

  • Prize fighting

For the first time in modern British wrestling, fans were given the opportunity to make voluntary donations for match of the night. This money was then added to a £1000 match of the night cash prize which was donated by event organizers, giving £500 a night for the best match on each day. Fans were given score sheets at the start of the show and were asked to put their top three matches from that night in order. The votes were collected and the three matches with the most votes were decided. The fan donated money was then added to the $1000 prize fund giving grand cash reward.

The participants who fans selected to have the best 3 matches each night then received the prize money at the end of each night with 55% for 1st prize, 35% for second, and 10% for third prize, improving the earnings of the wrestlers who give fans the best matches.[2]

  • Match suggestions

At the end of night one, fans were asked upon leaving to select two matches using the eliminated 8 wrestlers from round one. Once again these suggestions were collected and the matches with the most audience votes were made for the following evening.[2]

Qualification

King of Europe Cup
PromotionInter-promotional
DateApril 28, 2007
April 29, 2007
CityLiverpool, England
VenueLiverpool Olympia
Attendanceup to 1700[1]

Some promotions handpicked wrestlers to participate in the King of Europe Cup, while others held qualifying matches to determine their representatives in the tournament.

Chikara

Chikara held a qualifying match to determine its representative for the King of Europe Cup.

Time Will Prove Everything – March 24, 2007 (American Legion Hall – Hellertown, Pennsylvania, U.S.)
No.ResultsStipulationsTimes
1Claudio Castagnoli defeated Mike QuackenbushKing of Europe Cup qualifying match17:01

International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom

Though involved with the pre-show, International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom was not originally scheduled to enter a wrestler into the tournament.[1] However, this was changed in February 2007 when it was revealed that IPW:UK would in fact be entering Pac.

International Wrestling Syndicate

International Wrestling Syndicate held a qualifying match to determine its representative for the King of Europe Cup. The winner was also named IWS' representative for Westside Xtreme Wrestling's 16 Carat Gold Tournament.[3]

Praise The Violence – January 20, 2007 (Bogey's World Bar & Billiard – Montreal, Quebec, Canada)
No.ResultsStipulations
1El Generico defeated Jagged and Kid KamikazeKing of Europe Cup qualifying three-way dance

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla held a qualifying match to determine its representative for the King of Europe Cup. The winner also qualified for the 16 Carat Gold Tournament.[4][5]

Passive Hostility – December 2, 2006 (American Legion Post #308 – Reseda, California, U.S.)
No.ResultsStipulationsTimes
1Davey Richards defeated Rocky RomeroKing of Europe Cup qualifying match16:39

Real Quality Wrestling

Real Quality Wrestling's representative for the King of Europe Cup was determined through a one-night tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship.

Not Just For Christmas – December 16, 2006 (York Hall – London, England)
No.ResultsStipulationsTimes
1Pac defeated Ashley ReedSingles match in the quarter-final round of the tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship—
2Drew Galloway defeated El LigeroSingles match in the quarter-final round of the tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship—
3Martin Stone defeated IcemanSingles match in the quarter-final round of the tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship—
4Aviv Maayan defeated Jody FleischSingles match in the quarter-final round of the tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship17:34
5Martin Stone defeated Aviv MaayanSingles match in the semi-final round of the tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship—
6Pac defeated Drew Galloway via count-outSingles match in the semi-final round of the tournament for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship—
7Martin Stone defeated PacSingles match in the tournament final for the vacant RQW Heavyweight Championship10:38

Westside Xtreme Wrestling

Are$ qualified for the wXw spot after winning wXw's point system which saw any wrestler scoring a direct pinfall over another wrestler during one of wXw's shows was awarded one point; and whoever scored three points first would represent wXw in both this tournament and their own 16 Carat Gold Tournament. As the promotion is based on the pure effect of the sport, points are not given for a disqualification, countout, or draw or even if your tag team partner scores the fall. Wrestlers are unable to lose the points.

Participants

Promotion Country Representative
One Pro Wrestling United Kingdom Jody Fleisch
Chikara United States Claudio Castagnoli
Combat Zone Wrestling United States Chris Hero
Dragon Gate Japan Ryo Saito
Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South United States Matt Sydal
International Wrestling Syndicate Canada El Generico
International Pro Wrestling: United Kingdom United Kingdom PAC
Premier Promotions United Kingdom Doug Williams
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla United States Davey Richards
Pro Wrestling Noah Japan Go Shiozaki
Pro Wrestling Unpluged United States Trent Acid
Real Quality Wrestling United Kingdom Martin Stone
Ring of Honor United States Nigel McGuinness
Total Nonstop Action Wrestling United States Rhino
Westside Xtreme Wrestling Germany Ares
World Association of Wrestling United Kingdom Zebra Kid

Note: Full Impact Pro was entered in the tournament with Roderick Strong as their representative, but they were replaced by World Association of Wrestling.

"Taste of IPW:UK" pre-show

Several matches from the UK promotion took place on the afternoon card before the tournament matches in the evening of both dates. The two-hour pre-shows were billed as containing no interval, but due to travel problems for Rhino the day one pre-show actually had two intervals. These pre-shows gave one of the UK’s fastest growing independent companies a chance to be seen in front of their largest audience ever.

  • Afternoon One (April 28)
Rhino vs. Martin Stone ended in a no contest when The Untouchables interfered.
2 Out Of 3 Falls Match: Pac defeated El Generico.
  • Pac won the first fall by pinfall with a cradle.
  • El Generico won the second fall by pinfall after a brainbuster.
  • Pac won the third and final fall by pinfall after a modified Dragonrana.
IPW:UK World Title Match: Andy Boy Simmonz defeated Spud by pinfall with the Simulation.
Dragon Phoenix defeated Claudio Castagnoli by pinfall with a roll-up.
The Untouchables (Jack Storm & Dave Moralez) defeated Blok-Busta and C-Juice by pinfall with a powerbomb/flying clothesline combination.
  • Afternoon Two (April 29)
IPW:UK Tag Title Match: Swiss Money Holding (Claudio Castagnoli & Ares) (c) defeated The Dragon Hearts (Spud & Dragon Phoenix) by pinfall to retain the IPW:UK Tag Team Titles after a double-team backbreaker on Phoenix.
Martin Stone defeated Zebra Kid by pinfall with a strong-arm lariat.
IPW:UK World Title Match: Andy Boy Simmonz (c) defeated Blok-Busta by submission to retain the title.
Dragon Aisu defeated C-Juice by pinfall with a headlock DDT.
The Untouchables (Jack Storm & Dave Moralez) defeated EntouRAGE (Mark Sloan & Ollie Burns) by pinfall with a powerbomb/flying clothesline combination.

Tournament

16 wrestlers, chosen or qualified from sixteen separate promotions around the country, faced off in a single-elimination two-night tournament, to ultimately crown the first King of Europe cupholder.

Round of 16
Night 1 		Quarterfinals
Night 2 		Semifinals
Night 2 		Final
Night 2
            
Chris Hero
(CZW) 		 
Claudio Castagnoli
(Chikara) 		 
Chris Hero  
Doug Williams  
Doug Williams
(Premier Promotions) 		 
Are$
(wXw) 		 
Doug Williams  
Matt Sydal  
Ryo Saito
(Dragon Gate) 		 
Jody Fleisch
(1PW) 		 
Ryo Saito  
Matt Sydal  
Matt Sydal
(IWA:MS) 		 
El Generico
(IWS) 		 
Doug Williams  
Nigel McGuiness  
Go Shiozaki
(NOAH) 		 
Martin Stone
(RQW) 		 
Go Shiozaki  
Davey Richards  
Davey Richards
(PWG) 		 
Zebra Kid
(WAW) 		 
Davey Richards  
Nigel McGuiness  
Pac
(IPW:UK) 		 
Trent Acid
(PWU) 		 
Pac  
Nigel McGuiness  
Nigel McGuiness
(ROH) 		 
Rhino
(TNA) 		 
  • Prior to the final of the tournament there was a 6-Man Elimination Match
Martin Stone, Atsushi Aoki & El Generico defeated Trent Acid, Are$ & Claudio Castagnoli

Title history

Wrestler: Times: Date: Location: Notes:
Nigel McGuinness 1 April 29, 2007 Liverpool, England Defeated Doug Williams in the tournament final match to become the first champion.

References

  1. ^ a b c "TNA, IPW:UK and RQW now added to KOE Cup" Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine Posted by Sarah Barraclough, Staff Writer at 1 Stop Wrestling. 24 November 2006.
  2. ^ a b "King Of Europe (KOE) Tournament" Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine Posted by Sarah Barraclough, Staff Writer at 1 Stop Wrestling. 14 October 2006.
  3. ^ "The IWS Joins the King of Europe Cup" Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine. Posted by Llakor on the SyndicateWrestling.com messageboard. 10 January 2007
  4. ^ Silverback (26 November 2006). "PWG Presents "Passive Hostility" on December 2!". Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. Archived from the original on 29 December 2006. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
  5. ^ "PWG Passive Hostility". The Internet Wrestling Database. 2 December 2006. Archived from the original on 7 November 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
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