The date was January 21st. 2000! The PBA uses a different format for its championship round finals. For the first time, the top 8 bowlers make the TV show. In the opening match, Wayne Webb takes on Michael Tryniski and Bryan Goebel. The winner of that match takes on Chris Barnes and Pete Weber. The winner of that match takes on Mike Aulby and Doug Kent. The winner of that match takes on top seeded Ryan Shafer!