Pro Wrestling World Cup: United States Qualifiers Announced, First Two Names Revealed

The much anticipated Pro Wrestling World Cup has now officially begun.

If you have not yet heard of the tournament or are unaware of the format then check out the statement from WCPW below for full clarification:

“Run over ten separate dates beginning March 21st, the Pro Wrestling World Cup will see competitors from six continents compete in eight preliminary tournaments – to be held in several different countries.

The preliminaries will see eight men competing in a single fall elimination tournament. Each preliminary tournament will consist of competitors from a single country: Canada, England, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Scotland, USA. A tournament will also be held for competitors from the Rest Of The World, with eight further countries represented. Two winners will proceed from each tournament.”

WCPW has now announced the first two competitors for the United States Qualifying leg of the tournament. Bobby Fish and Ricochet will be hoping to join the likes of Rey Mysterio, Penta El Zero M, Will Ospreay, Zack Sabre Jr. and Michael Elgin at the finals in August.

The United States qualifiers will be held in Manchester, England on July 21st and tickets for the event are available to purchase here.

Bobby Fish & Ricochet confirmed for USA World Cup Qualifier! July 21, Manchester. Tickets on sale NOW: https://t.co/mMU31pUNuk pic.twitter.com/KrMacidbjp

— WCPW (@WhatCulturePW) May 30, 2017