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On February 13, 1999 a new wrestling promotion held it's event entitled: Opening Night. For years to come it would change the face of independent with innovative concepts such as Best of the Best, Tournament of Death, and Cage of Death. Founded by John Zandig and built on a foundation of 4 students (Lobo, Nick Gage, Justice Pain, & Ric Blade) while also using already seasoned wrestlers (Wifebeater, Trent Acid, Johnny Kashmere) Combat Zone Wrestling would forge a mark on independent wrestling stained with blood, sweat, barbed wire, and light tubes . This is the year that it all started