Independent Roundup

T WAS A shocking scene when bought East Coast Championship Wrestling lock, stock, and barrel late last year, handing owner a check in the center of the ring. But fans and fighters alike were encouraged at the notion that Zanolle might yet herald the storied promotion into a bright new future. On January 18, the ECWA held its first event under Zanolle’s tutelage. and , known to Pro Wrestling World-1 fans as , defeated and to become top contenders for the ECWA tag straps. Former ECWA champ was also on hand, claiming a victory. But it was who scored the most impressive win of the night, capturing ECWA’s vacant Mid-Atlantic title in a triple-threat against and . In addition to winning the gold, Martin also received a berth in ECWA’s annual Super 8 tournament, by order of Zanolle.