The World Tekken Tournament is a video game tournament based on the hit video game TEKKEN. Although this tournament is not run by those who created the game (NAMCO), it is considered to be THE official underground video game tournament to prove you are number one in TEKKEN. It is a strictly private video game tournament where there are no media, no guests. It's just the tournament officials and the entrants themselves. Mobile phones and anything with a camera is confiscated by security at the entrance (you are of course given a ticket to reclaim your items at the end of the tournament)

The individuals who were made tournament officials go to countires around the world to seek players of great skill. The tournament is open to anyone in the following countries

The World Tekken Tournament made its way onto the scene in 2001. It's first venue would take place in Japan.

-No turbo controllers

-No use of boss characters (Jinpachi, Devil, Devil Kazuya, Devil Jin, Ogre, True Ogre, Unknown,)

-No time limit

-5 rounds per fight

-Best 2 out of 3 fights

-Final match is best 3 out of 5 fights

-2 straight perfects will automatically advance you through the bout without having to win 2 out of 3 or 4 out of 5

April 14th

Location: Japan

Game Used: Tekken Tag Tournament

 

2000 World Tekken Tournament Winner : Simon Meade

Country: Australia

Characters of Choice : Jin Kazama & Nina Williams

April 14th

Location: Japan

Game Used: Tekken Tag Tournament

2001 World Tekken Tournament Winner : Kris Wu

Country: Japan

Characters of Choice : King & Armor King

April 12th

Location: Japan

Game Used: Tekken 4

2002 World Tekken Tournament Winner : Chang Hamlin

Country: USA

Character of Choice : Lei Wulong

April 19th

Location: United Kingdom

Game Used: Tekken 4

2003 World Tekken Tournament Winner : Kris Wu

Country: Japan

Character of Choice : Yoshimitsu

April 17th

Location: United Kingdom

Game Used: Tekken 4

The second annual World Tekken Tournament was set for Hong Kong Japan once again. Feng Tao successfully slayed everyone in the tournament and became the World Tekken Champion for the first time!

2004 World Tekken Tournament Winner : Feng Tao

Country: Japan

Character of Choice : Yoshimitsu

April 16th

Location: United Kingdom

Game Used: Tekken 5

Feng Tao would go onto this 2nd year in the tournament with complete domination. Although his final opponent (Jerry Steel) almost tied the fight score, it was still not enough. Feng Tao defends his WTT Championship and becomes a two time World Tekken Champion!

2005 World Tekken Tournament Winner: Feng Tao

Country: Japan

Character of Choice : Yoshimitsu

April 22nd

Location: Hong Kong, Japan

Game Used: Tekken 5

In the 2006 tournament, more USA players were involved than ever. Jerry Steel once again made it to the finals of the tournament to face Feng Tao. The fight went down to the wire as both were tied with 2 fights a piece. In the end, Feng Tao once again managed to defeat Jerry Steel and once again become World Tekken Champion. He is now a 4 time World Tekken Champion and he was won all 4 tournaments in his home country.

2006 World Tekken Tournament Winner: Feng Tao

Country: Japan

Character of Choice: Yoshimitsu

March 31st

Location: New York, United States of America

Game Used: Tekken 5

2007 was a very interesting year for the World Tekken Tournament. The tournament took change as it moved its location to the United States of America. So in this popular country, where do you hold such a tournament? New York City of course...The Big Apple! In this year's tournament, more big named opponents rose to the occasion.

Jerry Steel - One of the 2006 participants that made it to the final match of the tournament. He wanted revenge for last year's final match. Jerry has great skill in using Jin Kazama as his character of choice.

Barry Ford - Former Marvel vs. Capcom 2 World Champion that decided to participate in the World Tekken Tournament. Barry uses Heihachi Mishima as his character of choice.

Michael Ore - He is a USA player that completely dominated the beginning qualifying matches. For the most part, he did not lose a round to anyone. He shows great skill in using the character Kazuya Mishima.

Terry Williams - Once a US citizen, now residing in Japan. Terry Williams was another dominating player in the qualifying matches. Terry is also very skilled in using Kazuya Mishima.

Jake Arrington - Former Street Fighter 2 World Champion. Jake competed in the 2006 tournament but was eliminated quickly. Jake likes to use Paul Phoenix as he is very skillful with his air combos.

Feng Tao - He is the dominate 3-time World Tekken Champion. He comes to the USA to defend his championship.

The tournament matches were very great to watch in 2007. So many new moves, combos, counters, and techniques were shown in the tournament. Jerry Steel's hopes of going to the final match were ended by Michael Ore. Michael Ore crushed Jerry Steel without losing any rounds at all. The tournament moved into the semi finals and Terry Williams came to play. Terry destroyed Michael Ore in an upsetting victory. Terry would then go on and make history by defeating Feng Tao in the final match to become the new World Tekken Champion of 2007!

2007 World Tekken Tournament Winner: Terry Williams

Country: Japan

Character of Choice: Kazuya Mishima

April 26th

Location: New York, USA

Game Used: Tekken 5

Last year, Michael Ore made it very far into the tournament after he was defeated in the semi-finals to take 5th place. Coincidentally, he was defeated by the very same person who ended up winning the World Tekken Tournament of 2007. This year both Michael Ore and Terry Williams (World Tekken Champion of 2007) made it to the final match of the night. Terry made a huge decision to swtich up his fighting character and chose to use Heihachi Mishima instead of Kazuya Mishima from the year before. This proved to be a big mistake for Terry Williams. Michael Ore knew the strengths and weaknesses of Heihachi and proved to be Terry’s downfall. Michael Ore ahhnilated Terry Williams 3-1 with 3 straight victories to end the tournament. We thought Terry had Michael in the first match, but it was only a warm-up match for him. Michael Ore used that match to figure out the fighting style of Terry and used it against him. The crowd went nuts as Michael Ore destroyed Terry for the last match and taking the throne as new World Tekken Champion of 2008! Terry did not shake hands with the new champion and stormed off the stage.

2008 World Tekken Tournament Winner: Michael Ore

Country: USA

Character of Choice: Kazuya Mishima

April 25th

Location: New York, USA

Game Used: Tekken 5 DR

Current World Tekken Champion Michael Ore returns to defend his championship

-FENG TAO HAS ANNOUNCED HE WILL OFFICIALLY ENTER THE 2009 WORLD TEKKEN TOURNAMENT!

-Terry Williams has confirmed he will be entering the 2009 tournament. Terry has not announced which fighter he will be using in this year's tournament.

-Michael Ore has stated that he may not compete after this tournament, win or lose.

Location: Australia

Game Used: Tekken 6

No other information is available at this time

2009 - VACANT

2008 - Michael Ore

2007 - Terry Williams

2006 - Feng Tao

2005 - Feng Tao

2004 - Feng Tao

2003 - Kris Wu

2002 - Chang Hamlin

2001 - Kris Wu

See Also

• Battle Nexus
• K-1 World Grand Prix 2004 in Las Vegas I
• List of minor Tekken characters
• Robert Mclean
• Smackdown vs Raw 2010 feat. ECW