The Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup was an annual

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memorial show produced by

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(FIP) promotion, typically between October and December. The event was established to honor the memory of independent wrestler "All American" Jeff Peterson who died at age 21 after a two-year battle with

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. A rising star in the

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at the time of his death, his home promotion NWA Florida held a memorial tournament, co-hosted by IPW Hardcore, presented by his friends and fellow Florida wrestlers. The first show was held on May 16–17, 2003, at the Florida WrestlePlex in St. Petersburg, Florida. It is the longest-running tournament in the Southeastern United States followed by CWF Mid-Atlantic's Johnny Weaver Memorial Tournament. It was a standard 16-man single-elimination tournament intended to showcase the top junior heavyweight wrestlers from independent promotions throughout the United States and Japan. Many top "indy" wrestlers have participated in the event with former winners including Reckless Youth (2003), Justice(2004),

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(2005),

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(2006), and

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(2007), Erick Stevens (2008),

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(2009), and

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(2010). The tournament was originally held by NWA Florida from 2003 to 2005,"Night 2 of the JPC 2005 has been moved to the Brandon All Stars!." ''DeclarationofIndependents.net.'' Ed. Sean McCaffrey. N.p., Sept. 2004. Web. October 5, 2011. . when it closed, and was continued by

the following year. Both promotions held a combined 9 Memorial Cup tournaments. The tenth tournament on December 14 and 15, 2012, was billed as the last ever Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup and was an independent internet

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not officially held by any promotion. No wrestler has ever won the tournament twice, but multiple wrestlers have participated in the event more than once. The event has also featured other wrestling personalities. The 2007 and 2008 editions were hosted by Lenny Leonard and Scott Hudson, former commentators for

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and

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respectively."Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup 2007 – 2 Nights of Action – Friday July 13th in Orlando and Saturday July 14th in Port Richey, Florida." ''DeclarationofIndependents.net.'' Ed. Sean McCaffrey. N.p., Oct. 2004. Web. October 5, 2011. . In 2009, "Outlaw" Ron Bass came out of retirement to wrestle Sean Davis (with

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and Phil Davis) in a

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. Gabe Sapolsky claimed that he used the 2009 tournament to

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talent prior to starting EVOLVE two months later. The following year, five champions took part in the 2010 Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup; FIP World Heavyweight Champion

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, FIP Florida Heritage Champion Jake Manning, NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion

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, PWR Heavyweight Champion Bruce Santee, and PWR Tag Team Champion Milo Beasley. Aaron Epic, Peterson's last opponent before his death, also competed in the 2011 tournament. It was his first appearance with the company in several years and, though he was eliminated by Jerrelle Clark in the opening round, he praised the event commenting in a later interview for 411mania.com that "there has not been a lot of things that people remember from Florida wrestling but people always remember JPC and to be part of it was an honor". Since its beginning in 2003, the Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup has been specifically used to raise money for various charities in the state of Florida. The recipient for the 2008 edition, for example, was a two-year-old child diagnosed with a rare form of cancer while proceeds from the 2009 edition went to St. Petersburg's

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Tournament winners

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2003)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

May 16, 2003 in St. Petersburg, Florida (Florida WrestlePlex)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

May 17, 2003 in St. Petersburg, Florida (Florida WrestlePlex)

Tournament bracket

The tournament took place from May 16–17, 2003. The tournament brackets were: Pin-Pinfall; Sub-Submission; CO-Countout; DCO-Double countout; DQ-Disqualification; Ref-Referee's decision

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2004)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

June 4, 2004 in

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(Brandon Allstars)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2 (Afternoon)

June 5, 2004 in St. Petersburg, Florida (National Guard Armory)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2 (Evening)

June 5, 2004 in St. Petersburg, Florida (National Guard Armory)

Tournament brackets

The tournament took place from June 4–5, 2004. The tournament brackets were: Pin-Pinfall; Sub-Submission; CO-Countout; DCO-Double countout; DQ-Disqualification; Ref-Referee's decision

Finals

1. A fourth semi-final match was held between Teddy Hart and Mikey Tenderfoot, which Hart won. He suffered a knee injury during the bout, however, and was forced to leave the tournament. Chris Hero had also received a bye for his semi-final match against Homicide and officials ordered the tournament to be decided among the three remaining participants in a final three-way elimination match.

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2005)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

June 10, 2005 in

(Brandon All Stars)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

June 11, 2005 in

(Brandon All Stars)

Tournament bracket

The tournament took place from June 10–11, 2005. The tournament brackets were: Pin-Pinfall; Sub-Submission; CO-Countout; DCO-Double countout; DQ-Disqualification; Ref-Referee's decision

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2006)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

June 16, 2006 in

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(Sanford Civic Center)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

June 17, 2006 in

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(The Boys and Girls Club)

Tournament bracket

The tournament took place from June 16–17, 2006. The tournament brackets were: Pin-Pinfall; Sub-Submission; CO-Countout; DCO-Double countout; DQ-Disqualification; Ref-Referee's decision 1. Reckless Youth had to leave the event for unspecified reasons. Instead of his opponent receiving a bye to the semi-finals, a six-way match was held among the already eliminated participants to replace Youth in the tournament which was won by TJ Wilson.

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2007)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

July 13, 2007 in

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(Downtown Orlando Recreation Center)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

July 14, 2007 in

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(Jewish Community Center)

Tournament bracket

The tournament took place from July 13–14, 2007. The tournament brackets were: Pin-Pinfall; Sub-Submission; CO-Countout; DCO-Double countout; DQ-Disqualification; Ref-Referee's decision

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2008)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

September 26, 2008 in

(New Lakes in Regency Park Civic Center)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

September 27, 2008 in

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(National Guard Armory)

Tournament bracket

The tournament took place from September 26–27, 2008. The tournament brackets were: Pin-Pinfall; Sub-Submission; CO-Countout; DCO-Double countout; DQ-Disqualification; Ref-Referee's decision

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2009)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

November 20, 2009 in

(National Guard Armory)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

November 21, 2009 in

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(National Guard Armory)

Tournament bracket

The tournament took place from November 20–21, 2009. The tournament brackets were: Pin-Pinfall; Sub-Submission; CO-Countout; DCO-Double countout; DQ-Disqualification; Ref-Referee's decision

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2010)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

December 3, 2010 in

(National Guard Armory)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

December 4, 2010 in

(National Guard Armory)

Tournament bracket

The tournament took place from December 3–4, 2010. The tournament brackets were: Pin-Pinfall; Sub-Submission; CO-Countout; DCO-Double countout; DQ-Disqualification; Ref-Referee's decision

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2011)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

October 28, 2011 in

(National Guard Armory): Ring Announcer- Sean LaFlash

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

October 29, 2011 in

(National Guard Armory): Ring Announcer- Sean LaFlash

Tournament bracket

The tournament took place on October 28–29, 2011. The tournament brackets were: Pin-Pinfall; Sub-Submission; CO-Countout; DCO-Double countout; DQ-Disqualification; Ref-Referee's decision 1. Lince Dorado had to leave the event due to a family emergency. Instead of his opponent receiving a bye to the semi-finals, a six-way match was held among the already eliminated participants to replace Dorado in the tournament, which was won by Jonathan Gresham.

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2012)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

December 14, 2012 in

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Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

December 15, 2012 in

Tournament bracket

The tournament took place on December 14–15, 2012. The tournament brackets were: Pin-Pinfall; Sub-Submission; CO-Countout; DCO-Double countout; DQ-Disqualification; Ref-Referee's decision

References

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Tournament winners

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2003)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

Tournament bracket

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2004)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2 (Afternoon)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2 (Evening)

Tournament brackets

Finals

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2005)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

Tournament bracket

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2006)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

Tournament bracket

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2007)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

Tournament bracket

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2008)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

Tournament bracket

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2009)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

Tournament bracket

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2010)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

Tournament bracket

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2011)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

Tournament bracket

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup (2012)

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 1

Jeff Peterson Memorial Cup, Night 2

Tournament bracket

References

Further reading

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