Table of Contents
Last updated: 13-5-2025
1. What Is East vs West?
East vs West is a pay‑per‑view super‑match series created by Engin Terzi in 2021 to pit the best pullers from the “Eastern” powerhouses (Georgia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, etc.) against the legends of the “West” (USA, Canada, Western Europe). Its mission was simple yet historic: unite the entire global elite on one card and settle regional debates on the table.
2. Timeline of Every Event (2021 → 2025)
| # | Date & Venue | Headline Moment |
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| EvW 1 | 12 Jun 2021, Istanbul | Ermes Gasparini tops Matt Mask 4‑1; series debuts. East vs West Armwrestling - |
| EvW 2 – 6 | Feb 2022 → Jan 2023, Istanbul | John Brzenk returns, Devon Larratt vs Evgeny Prudnik, Morozov’s double win. East vs West Armwrestling - |
| EvW 7 – 10 | May → Nov 2023 | Devon sweeps Denis Cyplenkov 5‑0; Todd Hutchings 5‑0 Kydyrgali. East vs West Armwrestling - |
| EvW 11 – 13 | Jan → Jul 2024 | Levan Saginashvili dominates Devon 4‑0 for the SHW world title. East vs West Armwrestling - |
| EvW 14 – 16 | Aug 2024 Orlando → Feb 2025 Tbilisi | Series goes trans‑Atlantic; Ermes Gasparini sweeps Michael Todd in Tbilisi. East vs West Armwrestling - |
| EvW 17 | 29 Mar 2025, Arlington TX | First U.S. stadium show; Devon Larratt 3‑0 Corey West (left‑hand). East vs West Armwrestling - |
Quick stat: Seventeen cards in 46 months—no other league matches that pace for world‑level super‑matches.
3. Format & Rules Explained
| Item | Details |
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| Match length | Standard super‑match is best‑of‑5 (first to 3). “World‑title” bouts extend to best‑of‑7 (first to 4). |
| Rule‑set base | WAF rules with tweaks: no running fouls; two fouls = loss of round; 30 s referee grip if athletes cannot close. |
| Straps | Automatic strap on a slip if the shoulder line is neutral; intentional slips = foul. |
| Weight classes | Lightweight (<80 kg), Welter, Middle, Light‑Heavy, Heavy, Super‑Heavy; open‑class women. |
| Staging | Two referees (head + down‑table) plus a dedicated video replay for title matches. |
| Prize pool | $1.5 k–$15 k per athlete depending on card position; champions earn PPV override. |
| Event cadence | 4‑5 pay‑per‑views per year, plus continental qualifiers for new talent (launched 2023). |
4. Star Athletes & Must‑Watch Matches
| Athlete | Nation | Signature East vs West Moment |
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| Levan Saginashvili | Georgia | 4‑0 Devon Larratt, EvW 12—arguably the most dominant win ever. East vs West Armwrestling - |
| Devon Larratt | Canada | 5‑0 Denis Cyplenkov at EvW 10; left‑arm sweep of Corey West at EvW 17. East vs West Armwrestling - |
| John Brzenk | USA | 3‑0 Oleg Petrenko (EvW 5) at age 57; still battling young lions in 2025. East vs West Armwrestling - |
| Ermes Gasparini | Italy | Debut win over Mask (EvW 1) and 3‑0 sweep of Michael Todd (EvW 16). East vs West Armwrestling - |
| Vitalii Laletin | Russia | 4‑2 thriller vs Artyom Morozov for the left‑hand SHW title (EvW 16). East vs West Armwrestling - |
| Todd Hutchings | USA | 5‑0 dismantling of Ongarbaev (EvW 10) and world‑title run through 2024‑25. East vs West Armwrestling - |
Honourable mentions: Irakli Zirakashvili, Oleg Zhokh, Gabriela Vasconcelos, Betkili Oniani.
5. How to Watch
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Official PPV – Every card streams on live.eastvswestarmwrestling.com with 4K and English/Turkish commentary (price: ~$14.99). East vs West Armwrestling -
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Mobile/Smart‑TV Apps – Android, iOS, Roku & Amazon Fire apps launched in 2023 for friction‑less casting. East vs West Armwrestling -
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YouTube Highlights – Full matches drop free 14 days post‑event on the East vs West channel; shorts appear within 48 h.
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Live Attendance – Since EvW 14 the series rotates between Türkiye, Europe, and the U.S. Stadium tickets release 8 weeks prior on the EvW store.
Pro‑tip: Bookmark the Results page—EvW posts full scorecards within hours of the show. East vs West Armwrestling -
6. FAQ
Q 1 – How many times per year is East vs West held?
Four to five PPVs annually, plus continental qualifier cards.
Q 2 – Are rankings official?
Yes. Title belts in each weight class change hands only inside the series, creating clear lines of succession.
Q 3 – Can amateurs enter?
Yes—win a regional qualifier or impress scouts at open tournaments to earn an under‑card slot.
Q 4 – What’s the biggest payout paid so far?
Unconfirmed but believed to be $50 k for Levan Saginashvili’s EvW 12 title defence.
7. Key Takeaways
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Born in 2021, East vs West is the modern super‑match league that finally united global elites.
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Seventeen stacked cards through March 2025 have produced classics like Levan vs Devon and Devon vs Denis.
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Matches follow a WAF‑inspired rule‑set: best‑of‑5 (or 7) with strict foul penalties.
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Watch live on the official EvW PPV site or catch replays free on YouTube.
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