Ross & Marshall Von Erich Enter ECWA Super 8 Legacy Edition
All participants will be second and third-generation wrestlers.
The Wrestling Estate has learned the next two names scheduled for the 23rd annual ECWA Super 8.
Ross Von Erich and Marshall Von Erich are scheduled for the one-night tournament on April 20 at a venue yet to be decided in the Philadelphia/South Jersey/Delaware area. The theme of this year’s tournament is LEGACY, as all participants will be second and third-generation wrestlers.
“These families have had an impact on professional wrestling and will continue to do so in the years to come,” Joe Zanolle, ECWA matchmaker, wrote on Facebook. “Their contributions have helped shape the business. You can be there to see history, you can be a part of it: eight of the biggest family names and contributors of professional wrestling.”
Third-generation wrestlers, Ross and Marshall are the sons of Kevin Von Erich and the grandsons of Fritz Von Erich. Since 2012, the brothers have been writing their own chapter in the family legacy, crisscrossing the globe to hone their craft. They made their national television debut at Slammiversary XII in 2014, emerging victorious against DJZ and Jessie Godderz. Last September, they headlined a card at Apogee Stadium, competing on the 50-yard line in conjunction with the North Texas-SMU game.
“The ECWA Super 8 is a big part of professional wrestling history and the Von Erich family is one of the most famous wrestling families of all time so it would be an honor to compete in this tournament and represent the Von Erich family in this year’s special legacy-themed Super 8,” the brothers said.
The Wrestling Estate previously reported that Colby Corino and Lance Anoa’i are scheduled for the tournament. At only 22 years old, it’s fair to call Corino a veteran of the squared circle, having racked up titles across the independent scene. He recently competed in a Six Pack Challenge at The Brody Cup in Philadelphia. For nearly a decade, Anoa’i has honed his craft on the independent scene, even challenging for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship last year at House of Hardcore. He also teamed with his father Samu in MLW, coming up short to Barrington Hughes and Kotto Brazil.
Also announced for the ECWA Super 8 Legacy Edition are Brian Pillman Jr. of MLW fame and Timothy Zbyszko, Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s 2013 Rookie of the Year – an honor his father, “Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko, received in 1974.
For almost a quarter century, the ECWA Super 8 Tournament has become a launching pad for undiscovered, up-and-coming talents to get noticed throughout the industry. Previous winners include current NXT Champion Tommaso Ciampa, current MLW World Heavyweight Champion Low Ki, former ROH World Champion Christopher Daniels, former WWE Tag Team Champion Xavier Woods and many other notable names.
Even if you don’t take home the trophy, an impressive showing in the tournament can raise your stock. Look no further than Ty Awesome, whose breakout performance in last year’s event led him to the ECWA Heavyweight Championship.
ECWA Super 8 Legacy Edition takes place Saturday, April 20, at a venue to be determined.
For tickets and more information, visit ecwaprowrestling.com or call 609.220.5598.
You can also join the ECWA Pro Wrestling Facebook group for the latest news, match announcements, promos and more.
Check back with The Wrestling Estate for more participant announcements.
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