Over the years, the tournament has featured numerous notable wrestlers such as Total Nonstop Action Wrestling stars A.J.
Styles and Christopher Daniels, future WWE world champions Kevin Steen (Kevin Owens), Bryan Danielson (Daniel Bryan), Tyler Black (Seth Rollins) and Drew Galloway (Drew McIntyre), future AEW world champion Kenny Omega and future Impact world champions Brian Cage, Pentagón Jr., Chris Sabin, Rich Swann, Sami Callihan, John Hennigan (Johnny Impact), Austin Aries and Eddie Edwards.
The tournament winner is awarded a title shot for the PWG World Championship.
The 2009 Battle of Los Angeles winner did not receive a title match as the tournament itself was for the vacant PWG World Championship.
Kenny Omega defeated Roderick Strong in the tournament final to win the vacant title.