List of All Pro Wrestling tournaments

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The following is a list of all the tournaments that have been held by All Pro Wrestling.

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King of the Indies Tournament

2000

The first King of the Indies tournament was held on December 30, 2000, in Galt, CA.

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
1 Christopher Daniels
8 Boyce LeGrande
Christopher Daniels
Scoot Andrews
4 Scoot Andrews
5 Vinny Massaro
Christopher Daniels
Donovan Morgan
2 Robert Thompson
7 Michael Modest
Michael Modest
Donovan Morgan
3 Vic Capri
6 Donovan Morgan

2001

Over the weekend of October 26–27, in Vallejo, CA, APW held the 2nd "King of the Indies" tournament, which showcased premiere independent wrestlers from across the United States. [1] A.J. Styles, Samoa Joe, Frankie Kazarian, Doug Williams, and Spanky were among the participants in the 16-man event. "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson would ultimately be crowned "King of the Indies" after defeating Low Ki in the tournament final. [2]

First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
            
Donovan Morgan  
Scoot Andrews  
Donovan Morgan  
Bison Smith  
Bison Smith
Tony Jones
Donovan Morgan  
Bryan Danielson  
Douglas Williams  
Adam Pearce  
Douglas Williams  
Bryan Danielson  
Bryan Danielson  
Spanky  
Bryan Danielson  
Low Ki  
Christopher Daniels  
Super Dragon  
Christopher Daniels  
AJ Styles  
AJ Styles  
Jardi Frantz  
Christopher Daniels  
Low Ki  
Low Ki  
Vinny Massaro  
Low Ki  
Samoa Joe  
Kazarian  
Samoa Joe  

2015

Over the weekend of March 27–28, in San Jose, CA, APW held the 3rd "King of the Indies" tournament in collaboration with Pro Wrestling Revolution. [3] [4]

First Round Quarterfinals Semifinals Final
            
B-Boy  
Brian Cage  
Brian Cage  
Jeff Cobb  
Jeff Cobb
Rik Luxury
Jeff Cobb  
Willie Mack  
Rey Horus  
Lil' Cholo  
Rey Horus  
Willie Mack  
Jody Kristofferson  
Willie Mack  
Willie Mack  
Adam Thornstowe  
Jeckles  
Luster the Legend  
Luster the Legend  
Adam Thornstowe  
Adam Thornstowe  
Shaun Ricker  
Adam Thornstowe  
Timothy Thatcher  
Vinny Massaro  
El Mariachi  
Timothy Thatcher  
Vinnie Massarro  
Dylan Drake  
Timothy Thatcher  

2018

On July 6 , in Daly City, CA, APW held the 4th "King of the Indies" tournament in collaboration with Pro Wrestling Revolution. [5]

First Round Semifinals Finals
         
Jeff Cobb
Jacob Fatu
Jacob Fatu
Flip Gordon
Flip Gordon
Titan
Flip Gordon
Dragon Lee
Brody King
Timothy Thatcher
Dragon Lee
Brody King
Ryusuke Taguchi
Dragon Lee

2019

On July 5 , in Daly City, CA, APW held the 4th "King of the Indies" tournament in collaboration with Pro Wrestling Revolution. [6]

First Round Semifinals Finals
         
J. R. Kratos
Timothy Thatcher
J. R. Kratos
Jake Atlas
Dragon Lee
Laredo Kid
Jake Atlas
Dragon Lee
Jungle Boy
Jake Atlas
Dragon Lee
Jonathan Gresham
Jonathan Gresham
T. J. Perkins

APW Young Lions Cup Tournament

2008

December 6, 2008 – "Out of Control" Matt Carlos wins the inaugural cup in a 4-Way Elimination Match involving himself, Dan Danielson, Junior Morales, and CORVUS.

2009

April 18, 2009 – This was the first Young Lion's Cup to be contested in an 8-person single elimination tournament.

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
1 Junior Morales
8 Elliot Fox
Elliot Fox
Dan Danielson
4 Dan Danielson
5 Johnny Plinko
Dan Danielson
Dave Dutra
2 Steve Stamp
7 Christina Von Eerie
Steve Stamp
Dave Dutra
3 Matt Carlos
6 Dave Dutra

2010

April 10, 2010 – The winner of this year's tournament would not only win the Young Lion's Cup, but would also become #1 contender for the APW Worldwide Internet Championship.

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
1 Matt CarlosPin
8 Junior Morales   6:59  
Matt Carlos Pin
Jody Kristofferson  9:36  
4 Jody KristoffersonPin
5 Brandon P. Net 5:00
Jody Kristofferson Pin
Corvus 7:41 
2 Dan DanielsonPin
7 Steve Stamp 5:14
Dan Danielson Pin
Corvus8:46
3 CorvusPin
6 Tyson Thompson 6:20

2011

April 1, 2011

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
1 CORVUS Pin
8 Mikey Jay  5:20  
Mikey Jay ---
Perry Von Vicious  BYE 1   
4 Perry Von ViciousSubmit
5 Daniel Torch 2:33
Perry Von ViciousPin
Brandon P. Net  7:57 
2 Will RoodPin
7 Victor Sterling 5:06
Will Rood Pin
Brandon P. Net6:15
3 Brandon P. NetPin
6 Levi Shapiro 2:36

1. ^ Perry Von Vicious was awarded a bye into the Finals after APW Commissioner J.J. Perez deemed Mikey Jay unfit to compete after a post-match attack by CORVUS in the 1st round.

2012

May 5, 2012

-The 2012 Young Lions Cup Tournament is the first tournament to include 16 Competitors. The competitors were broken into 8 teams by the APW Championship Committee. Those teams would wrestle each other in single elimination format; the winning team would go on to face one another in the Quarterfinals of the Tournament.

-Results of Round One: In Round One of the 2012 APW Young Lions Cup Tournament, the team of Damien Grundy with Matthew Theall & J. R. Kratos eliminated the team of Brian Tannen & Joe DeSoul. Tenchismo & SLEDGE with CORVUS & DARKNESS were eliminated by the team of Mikey Jay & Daniel Torch. The team of Sasha Darevko & Jeff Cobb eliminated the team of Ray Rosas & Chris Cali. The team of Shoop Shellhammer and Levi Shapiro with Matthew Theall were eliminated by the team of Darren Dean & Kay Jutler. All winning teams would advance to the Quarterfinals of the Tournament.

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
1 Damien Grundy
8 J. R. Kratos
8 J. R. Kratos
5 Jeff Cobb
4 Sasha Darevko
5 Jeff Cobb
5 Jeff Cobb
7 Kay Jutler
2 Mikey Jay
7 Daniel Torch
3 Mikey Jay
7 Kay Jutler
3 Darren Dean
6 Kay Jutler

2013

November 2, 2013

Quarterfinals Semifinals Finals
         
1 Marcus LewisDQ
8 Truex
Marcus LewisPin
Dominic Simon
4 Buddy Royal Pin
5 Dominic Simon
Marcus LewisPin
Sione Finau
2 Ryan McQueenPin
7 John Redito
Ryan McQueen Pin
Sione Finau
3 T-Lo Pin
6 Sione Finau

2014

October 25, 2014

The Young Lions Cup returned to its original format and was held at Halloween Hell 17. "Flyin" Ryan McQueen won the cup in a 4-Way Elimination Match involving himself, Idris Jackson, Truex and Jinxx. While being presented the cup McQueen called out and attacked his trainer former APW Universal Heavyweight Champion Adam Thornstowe.

Pick the Winner Battle Royal

Gauntlet to the Gold

Super Summer Series

Bracket "B" winner, Derek Sanders, defeated Bracket "A" winner, Dylan Drake in the finals to win the Super Summer Series and become #1 contender for the APW Universal Heavyweight Championship.

DecisionPoint Value
Pinfall20 pts
Submission20 pts
Count Out15 pts
Disqualification10 pts
Time Limit Draw (TLD)5 pts
Bracket A Results
WrestlerScore
Dylan Drake45
Mr. Wrestling #425
Rik Luxury20
Dave Dutra10
ResultsDave DutraDylan DrakeRik LuxuryMr. Wrestling #4
Dave DutraXTLDLuxury (pin)TLD
Dylan DrakeTLDXDrake (submit)Drake (submit)
Rik LuxuryLuxury (pin)Drake (submit)XMr. Wrestling #4 (pin)
Mr. Wrestling #4TLDDrake (submit)Mr. Wrestling #4 (pin)X
Bracket B Results
WrestlerScore
Derek Sanders40
Jody Kristofferson35
Vinny Massaro20
Timothy Thatcher 20
ResultsDerek SandersTimothy ThatcherVinny MassaroJody Kristofferson
Derek SandersXSanders (pin)Sanders (pin)Kristofferson (pin)
Timothy ThatcherSanders (pin)XMassaro (pin)Thatcher (submit)
Vinny MassaroSanders (pin)Massaro (pin)XKristofferson (c/o)
Jody KristoffersonKristofferson (pin)Thatcher (submit)Kristofferson (c/o)X

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