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East Coast Wrestling Association (ECWA) is an American professional wrestling promotion founded by Jim Kettner on August 27, 1967. Over the past 15 years the ECWA has become one of the most respected and visible independent wrestling companies in the United States. It is home to the annual Super 8 Tournament, one of the top independent wrestling tournaments in the country. The promotion's shows run out of the Greater Newark Boys and Girls Club in Newark, Delaware.

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ECWA Championship

ECWA Mid-Atlantic Champion

ECWA Mid-Atlantic Championship

ECWA Tag Team Champion

ECWA Tag Team Championship

Alumni

see: List of East Coast Wrestling Association alumni

Over 700 wrestlers have come through the ECWA during its 39-year history. Many have gone on to success in World Wrestling Entertainment, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling, or become top draws on the independent circuit. Notable alumni include:

Current champions

Titles Current champion(s)
ECWA Heavyweight Championship "Greek God" Papadon
ECWA Tag Team Championship The Best Around
ECWA Mid Atlantic Championship Chris Wylde
Tournament
ECWA 2006 Super 8 Winner Austin Creed

ECWA Hall of Fame

Established in 1982, the East Coast Wrestling Association (ECWA) Hall of Fame honors performers and staff members alike for their contributions to the organization. There is no physical location for the Hall of Fame, though the organization acknowledges all inductees on its website.

1982

  • Red Devil
  • Jim Kettner
  • Super Smenkowski
  • Tiny Tom
  • Captain Tom
  • George Koukedis
  • Mike Schroeder

1983

  • Big Bill Page
  • The Maniac
  • Mr. Funk

1984

  • Mad Dog Celli
  • Barry Page

1985

  • The Baron
  • Dirty Dirk Dunlap
  • Ruffhouse Rivera
  • The Bulldog
  • Sweet Chocolate Thunder
  • Jim Russum

1986

  • The Wild Sheik

1987

  • Mike Clark

1988

  • Lord Vito Leone

1992

  • Viper
  • The Commando
  • Commanding Officer
  • Dazzling Donny Love
  • Billy K

1994

  • Dr. Destruction
  • Nigel Fair Service
  • Thunder
  • Boogie Woogie Brown

1995

1996

2000

  • Jeff Peterson

2001

2002

  • E.S. Easton
  • Kevin Kelly

2004

2005

  • Japanese Pool Boy
  • Scoot Andrews
  • Chuck Ristano
  • Paul Turner

2006

  • Billy Bax
  • Rob Eckos
  • Mozart Fontaine
  • Pete Theophall
  • Joe Zanolle

External links

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