The month of February saw one of the biggest, as well as the first event of the year with King of Elite! As always this was a huge show that brought the very best out of the EAW roster, knowing that the road for Pain for Pride is starting and that this is the time for them to get where they want to be. This was a fantastic show, and the main event of the entire show would be the finals of the King of Elite tournament. This was a stacked match filled with talent, and the winner would be none other than February’s Elitist of the Month, Drake Armstrong! Drake Armstrong has never been a fan favorite in EAW, but despite how the fans may feel about him, what can’t be denied is his talent. Drake Armstrong was in a match against a Hall of Famer in TLA and the current Hardcore Champion Solomon Stane, and despite the amazing competitors in the ring with him, Drake was able to come out of this match with the victory, becoming 2025’s King of Elite! This was a monumental victory for Drake Armstrong, who is now on track to becoming a World Champion for the first time in his career. Congratulations to Drake Armstrong for winning the King of Elite tournament!