Before they were WWE legends, they were killing each other in a Reseda warehouse.
1. Hook Bomberry, Human Tornado, & Top Gun Talwar vs. Disco Machine, Excalibur, & Chris Sabin 2005 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 2. "The Future" Frankie Kazarian vs. Rocky Romero 2005 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 3. Quicksilver vs. Davey Richards 2005 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 4. James Gibson (Jamie Noble) vs. Joey Ryan 2005 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 5. "Photogenic" Chris Bosh vs. El Generico 2005 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 6. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson vs. Ricky Reyes 2005 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 7. "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels vs. Scott Lost 2005 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 8. Jack Evans vs. AJ Styles 2005 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match 9. "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen vs. Super Dragon
Stunts
Jack Evans vs. AJ Styles: flips that defy physics and common sense
Acting
Bryan Danielson already the best wrestler on earth, everyone else catching up
Practical Effects
Kevin Steen vs. Super Dragon: two monsters destroying each other for real
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This tournament launched the 'PWG style' that would influence WWE's Cruiserweight Classic over a decade later. Kevin Steen was 21 here.
Danielson wrestled this entire tournament with a separated shoulder, hiding it from bookers. His Reyes match was secretly a masterclass in working hurt.
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