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PWG News: First round matches for tonight's Battle of Los Angeles tournament - Aries vs. Kendrick; Cabana, Shelley, Strong in action
Nov 20, 2009 - 12:54:19 PM
By James Caldwell, Torch assistant editor
Southern-California based Pro Wrestling Guerrilla will determine the promotion's new PWG champion during this weekend's Battle of Los Angeles tournament. The first round matches take place tonight with the quarters, semis, and final match at Saturday's show.
The headline match-ups for tonight's first round matches in Reseda, Calif. include ROH champion Austin Aries vs. former WWE wrestler Brian Kendrick, TNA wrestler Alex Shelley vs. El Generico, Colt Cabana vs. Joey Ryan, Kenny Omega vs. Kevin Steen, and Young Buck Matt Jackson vs. Human Tornado.
The bracket is as follows:
-- Kenny Omega vs. Kevin Steen
-- Scott Lost vs. Jerome "LTP" Robinson
-- Austin Aries vs. Brian Kendrick
-- Colt Cabana vs. Joey Ryan
-- Brandon Gatson vs. Nick Jackson
-- El Generico vs. Alex Shelley
-- Roderick Strong vs. Johnny Goodtime (replacing the injured Chris Sabin )
-- Matt Jackson vs. Human Tornado
Link: Details on PWG's weekend BOLA tournament
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