V2 WWC 2012 The Line Up

Apologies for the delay in this, I know the original ‘advertisement’ for the WWC was last month, however I’ve not had the chance to put it together until now.

But we are now ready to go with 2012’s instalment of the wrestling world cup!

The competition will have the same format as last year consisting of 96 competitors broken down into wrestlers from WWE,TNA and the independent circuit such as ROH, New Japan etc.

The main difference from last year’s tournament is that the voting this year will based on the individuals last 12 month’s body of work rather than ‘who do you rate the highest’. When voting you should take into account promo quality, feuds, match quality, in ring performance etc. etc. etc.
The Seeding’s for this year’s competition are based on top PWI 500 list rather than the individuals combined history which should lead to some very interesting matches in the early rounds and hopefully more variety in the later stages.

The earlier thread ‘WWC 2012’ which has been up for well over a month was your opportunity to have some input in the selection process and format so thank you to everyone who posted, hopefully this year’s tournament will be bigger and better than the last and hopefully create some really good debate on the board on a daily basis.

The seeding’s

Number 1 Seeds
• CM Punk- WWE PWI ranking 1
• Booby Roode TNA PWI ranking 2
• John Cena WWE PWI ranking 3
• Daniel Bryan WWE PWI ranking 4
• Sheamus WWE PWI ranking 5
• Jun Akiyama Pro Wrestling Noah PWI ranking 6
• Davey Richards ROH PWI ranking 7
• Kurt Angle TNA- PWI ranking 8
• Mark Henry WWE PWI ranking 9
• Alberto Del Rio WWE PWI ranking 10
• James Storm TNA PWI ranking 12
• Austin Aries TNA PWI ranking 13
• Randy Orton WWE PWI ranking 14
• Christian WWE PWI ranking 15
• Dolph Ziggler WWE PWI ranking 16
• The Big Show WWE PWI ranking 17

Number 2 Seeds
• Eddie Edwards ROH PWI ranking 18
• Kevin Steen ROH PWI ranking 20
• Jeff Hardy TNA PWI ranking 21
• Kane WWE PWI ranking 22
• Cody Rhodes WWE PWI ranking 23
• Devon TNA PWI ranking 25
• Mr Anderson TNA PWI ranking 27
• AJ Styles TNA PWI ranking 28
• Chris Jericho WWE PWI ranking 29
• Bully Ray TNA PWI ranking 30
• Kofi Kingston WWE PWI ranking 31
• Roderick Strong ROH PWI 32
• Jack Swagger WWE PWI ranking 33
• Sting TNA PWI ranking 35
• R-Truth WWE PWI ranking 36
• Rob Van Dam TNA PWI ranking 37

Number 3 Seeds
• Jay Lethal ROH PWI ranking 39
• Crimson TNA PWI ranking 41
• Shelton Benjamin ROH PWI ranking 42
• Magnus TNA PWI ranking 43
• Colt Cabana indy PWI ranking 44
• Tensai WWE PWI ranking 45
• Seth Rollins WWE PWI ranking 46
• Chris Daniels TNA PWI ranking 48
• The Miz WWE PWI ranking 49
• Matt Morgan TNA PWI ranking 50
• Samoa Joe TNA PWI ranking 51
• Charlie Hass ROH PWI ranking 53
• Gunner TNA PWI ranking 55
• Wade Barrett WWE PWI ranking 56
• Kazarian TNA PWI ranking 58
• Jonny Gargano indy PWI ranking 59

Number 4 Seeds
• Santino Marella WWE PWI ranking 60
• Jay Briscoe ROH PWI ranking63
• Mark Briscoe ROH PWI ranking 65
• Robbie E TNA PWI ranking 66
• Zack Ryder WWE PWI ranking 70
• Primo WWE PWI ranking 72
• Brodus Clay WWE PWI ranking 74
• Epico WWE PWI ranking 76
• Leo Kruger WWE PWI ranking 77
• El Generico indy PWI ranking 82
• David Otunga WWE PWI ranking 83
• Kenny King TNA PWI ranking 84
• Eric Young TNA PWI ranking 85
• Hernandez TNA PWI ranking 86
• Zema Ion TNA PWI ranking 87
• Pac WWE PWI ranking 88

Number 5 Seeds
• Damien Sandow WWE PWI ranking 89
• Evan Bourne WWE PWI ranking 96
• Richie Steamboat WWE PWI ranking 98
• Justin Gabriel WWE PWI ranking 99
• Sin Cara WWE PWI ranking 100
• The Great Khali WWE PWI ranking 101
• Kid Kash TNA PWI ranking 105
• Tyson Kidd WWE PWI ranking 107
• Heath Slater WWE PWI ranking 108
• Alex Shelly PWI ranking 109
• Antonio Cesaro WWE PWI ranking 110
• Ryback WWE PWI ranking 111
• Finlay indy PWI ranking 113
• Abyss TNA PWI ranking 114
• Jerry Lynn indy PWI ranking 116
• Ultimo Dragon indy PWI ranking 119

Number 6 Seeds
• Kassius Ohno WWE PWI ranking 124
• Yoshi Tatsu WWE PWI ranking 125
• Rhino ROHPWI ranking 128
• Low-Ki PWI indy ranking 129
• D’Angelo Dinero TNA PWI ranking 130
• Volador Jr indy PWI ranking 133
• Mason Ryan WWE PWI ranking 135
• Darrick Bateman WWE PWI ranking 139
• Bo Dallas WWE PWI ranking 141
• Doug Williams TNA PWI ranking 145
• Jushin Liger New Japan PWI ranking 149
• Ezekiel Jackson WWE PWI ranking 150
• Darren Young WWE PWI ranking 156
• Bray Wyatt WWE PWI ranking 167
• Titus O’Neil WWE PWI ranking 168
• Kenta PWI indy ranking 173

This list is not the top 96 of the PWI as I made the decision that certain wrestlers didn’t warrant a spot or their inclusion was irrelevant, however every competitor is within the top 175. I don’t believe there are any glaring omissions (bar Jefferson Impact), the tournament will start this week therefore if you’ve any major issue with any inclusions or omissions you will need to let me tomorrow at the latest.

The line-up is a little WWE heavy compared to last year, this is due to WWE signing up a lot of independent talent over the last 12 months

The first Group will start Wednesday morning and remain open for 24 hours at which time the next group will commence.

Adam Cole, Michael Elgin & Kyle O'Reilly

If it's based on the last 12 months, each of these guys really deserve to be in on merit as they've really raised their game and impressed in a number of promotions.

I'd probably replace Mason Ryan, Great Khali and somebody else to get these 3 in

I'd take Swagger out, since he is currently inactive.

Prince Devitt
MVP

Poor Dean Ambrose, I've not forgot you

No American Kickboxer II? Disappointed

Hero wrote:Poor Dean Ambrose, I've not forgot you

He came in at 253rd on the PWI 500 which is just to much of a push considering the lowest ranked wrestler in the WWC is 173rd

But if enough people think he should be included then i'm happy to, if you can get 5 people to back you up and post below that he should be, i'll include him!

I'll back Dean Ambrose being included, just so Hero's heart can be broken when he's knocked out in the first round to the Great Khali.

Crimey wrote:I'll back Dean Ambrose being included, just so Hero's heart can be broken when he's knocked out in the first round to the Great Khali.

+1

No love for the suggestions I provided then?

The_Enigma wrote:Adam Cole, Michael Elgin & Kyle O'Reilly

If it's based on the last 12 months, each of these guys really deserve to be in on merit as they've really raised their game and impressed in a number of promotions.

I'd probably replace Mason Ryan, Great Khali and somebody else to get these 3 in

I'm more than happy to consider any one, my knowledge of the indy's is not that sharpe so if someone is obviously more well informed like yourself says they should be included i'm happy to do so, like before get five people to back you and i'll add them in

I have 5 yes votes for Ambrose!

is anybody else going to back up my suggestions if not at least 1 or 2 of them? If Ambrose is in, that justifies why any of these 3 guys should be in surely?

I back all 3 of yours as well Enigma, well justified contenders.

The_Enigma wrote:is anybody else going to back up my suggestions if not at least 1 or 2 of them? If Ambrose is in, that justifies why any of these 3 guys should be in surely?

Prephaps you could write a short evaluation on each guy to prove why they merit a slot? and maybe others including myself will back you

Surely guys that have fans such as Ambrose and Cole etc deserve to be in over guys that have no support like Mason Ryan etc?

I love Mason Ryan!!!

MtotheC wrote:

The_Enigma wrote:Adam Cole, Michael Elgin & Kyle O'Reilly

If it's based on the last 12 months, each of these guys really deserve to be in on merit as they've really raised their game and impressed in a number of promotions.

I'd probably replace Mason Ryan, Great Khali and somebody else to get these 3 in

I'm more than happy to consider any one, my knowledge of the indy's is not that sharpe so if someone is obviously more well informed like yourself says they should be included i'm happy to do so, like before get five people to back you and i'll add them in

Im with Engima here MtotheC these 3 apart from Kevin Steen have been carrying the ROH product for the last 6-9 months

Ok it sounds as if these three deserve a spot, which three from the 6th seeds would you replace?

Baring in mind that mason Ryan is already in a 'pre qualifying' vote with Ambrose so he'll need to be left alone.

Yoshi Tatsu, Volador Jr, Ezekiel Jackson or The Great Khali

I'd also look at replacing Evan Bourne as he's been injured the past 12 months so maybe Michael McGillicutty

I vote to remove Tatsu.

Hero wrote:I vote to remove Tatsu.

BAH GAWD!

Hero wrote:I vote to remove Tatsu.

What-what-WHAT?

Hero wrote:I vote to remove Tatsu.

You're dead to me.

I know I've come to it a little late given the first match is this morning but I'd back Enigma's suggestions, these are the 3 rising stars of ROH at the moment and though they may not win anything, given there is a strong but small indy fanbase of here I could see there inclusion leading to stronger debate, looking back over there fantastic years against their more established counterparts, rather than the likes of Khali and Jackson who no one could seriously make a case for getting through the first round.

That said I'm happy with whatever and I don't want to put undue pressure on yourself given the level of work which must be involved in this already and am just looking forward to the start of what is by far and away my favorite 606/v2 competition (as anyone who saw my whiney rants on the last 606 WWC can attest to).

So did Mason Ryan make the cut?

Did my suggestions make the cut either? Had 5 votes backing me up if I include yours MtotheC

Im going to give both Mason and Ambrose a shot along with Adam Cole, Michael Elgin & Kyle O'Reilly

Making way will be:

Kenta
Jushin Liger
Ezekiel Jackson
Yoshi Tatsu
Darrick Bateman

What about MVP or Prince Devitt?

Mason Ryan 606V2 WWC winner 2012

Mat wrote:Mason Ryan 606V2 WWC winner 2012

Not if I can help it!

Kay Fabe wrote:What about MVP or Prince Devitt?

Where is MVP at these days? does he still use the same ring name as i didnt see him on the PWI?

He is in Japan

I think he is still MVP?

What, MVP was released???

Where is HUNICO??

Beer wrote:Where is HUNICO??

He's too busy solving world hunger to be bothered by this

Either that or HUNICO!!! voluntarily withdrew to give someone else a chance

MVP is still wrestling as MVP, he is in New Japan

Beer wrote:Where is HUNICO??

There will be no hunico or even HUNICO! That is all!

MtotheC wrote:

Beer wrote:Where is HUNICO??

There will be no hunico or even HUNICO! That is all!

I completely respect your views and reasons for not including him.

I couldnt take a slater vs HUNICO final!!!

MtotheC wrote:I couldnt take a slater vs HUNICO final!!!

Nor could the Internet mate.