EFREN REYES vs CJ WILEY - 1994 US Open 9-Ball Championship

“The Magician” Efren Reyes faces CJ Wiley at the 19th US Open 9-Ball Championship in Chesapeake Virginia in September of 1994.
This was a matchup between two legends of the game.
While Reyes had yet to win a US Open 9-Ball Championship at the time of this match, he was already known as one of the best players in the sport.
Wiley was also a great player in his own right, and had just defeated Rodney Morris in his prior match.
This was a winners side match, race to 13, winner breaks.
Billy Incardona and special guest Johnny Archer provide the commentary.
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[@JoshuaFlatts-pu5ic]

I love these older matches

[@josephlee4337]

Nothing can compare it, and the reason I stop watching pool tournament because Efren retired as well as the old timers.

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

58:12 the inside English shot. He completely killed that cue ball with that stroke wowsers

[@achmadagil4825]

I like the playing style of the old players, they play without much thought, it's really crazy, full of art

[@czarekaj1098]

The older players could calculate the possible shots and outcomes much faster. They didn't stare at the balls hoping they would change colors 😁😁😁

[@Salesman]

Holy crap! The mullet on this man is AMAZING!

[@physicsguybrian]

Not the adjective I would use LOL! Very McGyver-esque

[@tgh223]

sounded a little sweet@@physicsguybrian

[@physicsguybrian]

@@tgh223 🤣 not at all. I had two ways I could go when I saw it. Sarcastic, adding to the social media flame wars of 2023 or consider the era and go with "appreciation" - yeah that's it, appreciation. He now plays with a cowboy hat on so....lamenting the mullet.

[@Billy-bn1rp]

needs to shave that shit off and wipe off that mean face

[@larrywhitesell4139]

Great match, great shooting, excellent commentary, great camera work. Thanks for the video!

[@terrybenzinger158]

I love you and Tyler alloy

[@JAYG6390]

The sulking at the end by CJ was uncalled for. It's really not too difficult to be a gracious loser and to have the common decency to shake a referees hand that's been totally fair

[@ruabadfish2oou]

CJ explained recently that he had been flustered/annoyed before starting because they changed the match time from 9pm to 7pm without telling him. He only found out minutes before the match and didn't prepare as he was used to. The organizers had told Efren, but not CJ. CJ said he couldn't shake it during the match and let it get to him.

[@nickp4793]

Nobody likes to lose. His reaction was fine.

[@JAYG6390]

@nickp4793 nobody said he had to like it. It's part of playing any sport, and as I said, it's not difficult to show a bit of decorum for 30 seconds

[@anitamiller7960]

@@nickp4793 Tell that to kids in Little League. When you lose, it's fine to sulk and be a sore loser.

[@nickp4793]

@@anitamiller7960 He didn't even do anything. You are all taking this way out of proportion. It's not like he made an ass out of himself. He simply wasn't happy. Show me someone who likes losing and I'll show you a loser.

[@AJMangino]

CJ really firing em in here. Amazing shot making ability, buckets or not

[@Jeff82556]

An excellent match, a real nail biter at times! Thanks, Accu-Stats!

[@physicsguybrian]

Eften had to beat CJ because that mullet just had to go!!! Seriously though, CJ plays fast and loose so unforced mistakes are inevitable. Efren is the G.O.A.T period!

[@trumanhw]

Unforced mistakes!? He missed ... 2 balls? I love Efren (who doesn't). But I think CJ absolutely outplayed him here.

[@Billy-bn1rp]

@@trumanhw how did he outplay him if he lost😂, Efren made incredible shots and definitely deserved to win

[@jeromewhite3438]

Fantastic match Efren is phenomenal

[@fondofpeace]

Archer and Incardona actually make a great pair for commentary. Billy takes Johnny’s chiding in stride and both are so knowledgeable about the game.

[@vebnew]

EFREN REYES IS THE MAN

[@rodolfobalachawi9623]

...humblness is a key to victory...good health idol efren & pray for long life...Godbless you!

[@willstuart4504]

Man.... 1994 & 1995 Efren Reyes was simply FUN to watch. Considering his "Prime self" was in the early 80's before they started video taping these great matches, we'll take these. 👍👍 His table IQ was always a Huge advantage in close matches, all the others he usually won by a landslide. 🐐

[@matthewmcclain1316]

4:03 "I wouldn't play it like that" cracks me up. I know he didn't mean it that way, but dang does that get me!

[@user-qy4iu7xp8z]

Thank you accu-stats.

[@juliogonzales5441]

Thanks accu stats

[@ramiroperez5792]

Efren Reyes, realmente eres un MAGO

[@pbbelk4136]

CJ was elite if he took his time, that dude can shoot

[@trumanhw]

Yup. I can only recall 1 miss (jacked up over the 9 shooting the 8)

[@BrendaStrickland-zm8lb]

Loved this, the speed of play is out standing.

[@gnrlyj]

that jumpball scratch happened so fast everyone can't even process the right reaction for it 😂

[@caridadlontayao7572]

Champ Reyes is too good in this event❤

[@senginthisack8613]

Efrén GOAT

[@koko2274]

oh wow the way that guy chalk his cue

[@bossmustang9615]

It might be just me, but Johnny Archer sounds like Michael Jackson when he is excited

[@jaypeeguillermo4883]

😊

[@MrXhel]

😂

[@djamo1969]

Tee hee!

[@fernandopagsibigan5160]

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[@fernandopagsibigan5160]

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[@RollinTrollin]

CJ was a fantastic APA player.

[@dannypowell594]

😂

[@ruskyhrahsel7723]

😂

[@elixir96]

Yes, his mullet WAS

[@billysikes1374]

Finally, someone other than me said it, He couldn't beat no real pro, Let him tell it, He beat em all lol

[@erdisolihin9090]

Apa lu kata

[@Charlesbjtown]

I've done what CJ did @ 4:04 before. It's one of the most irritating and embarrassing things you can do while playing.

[@trumanhw]

It's only embarrassing around non-players who don't realize everyone, no matter how good nor how well they're playing, does it.

[@AdelaUntalasco]

Y both amazing pool player.

[@raydedeo9508]

What is a " Straight in Angle shot " ?

[@lskshmariemostolesdhksks9719]

Efren Reyes will always be a Philippines pride. 😊😊😊❤

[@dominikz.1376]

CCCP has given me great success

[@soulmusic775]

Why does every loser shake the others hand so meaninglessly. Time and time again. This era to the next. Be a man. Learn and accept lost admirably.

[@soulmusic775]

And trying to calm Efren into to get the upper hand. Bitch status. 😊

[@Luckydad2]

True. There are some who do give a genuine handshake though. Varner comes to mind.

[@anitamiller7960]

Ask Trump that question.

[@user-ew4lm8hh6v]

Please no prejudice here guys, from the St Paul Minnesota USA we're watch Dog's on how people's talk about other people's not their own...

[@mstfozyrk2617]

great match

[@darylkanofski9327]

As the commentator's said Wiley was unhappy before the match even started because of the changed start time then he had to complain about Efren swapping cues, maybe he should have concentrated more on the game

[@jerome6578]

Where is Johnny Archer now? He was an amazing player.

[@chriscripplercruz1833]

Him and Rodney Morris own a pool hall in Georgia I stopped by it on my way to Florida it was right off the exit it was nice we took a few pictures in front of the giant American flag they have in the back I wore my army hat and we took a few

[@patriciajrs46]

Is it against 9-ball rules to use a different cue on rack 2 than you used on rack one?

[@lesrinehart933]

Wiley will never see the day that he is half as good as Reyes

[@BrendaStrickland-zm8lb]

On any given day the top 25 ranking player's can deliver a memorable perfection game capable of beating anyone. Consistency is the key to greatness. Efren has the most answer's to pool problems. IMO.

[@ahmadfuadi9382]

Wow Keren Bangeet 👍✊❤️

[@Grayback1973]

CJ had a style very much like Earl, fast and loose with an incredible ability to pocket balls. I still think Earl was the best ball pocketer that ever lived. Efren won this match because of just a few missed balls on CJ' part and I dont care what anybody says, thats what makes a champion.The ability to consistency capitize on your opponents errors. This wears the person down and puts tremendous pressure on them.

[@religionOFFENDSme]

I’m really enjoying this match but pro-tip for yall. Turn the volume down, these commentators are like listening to 2 15yr olds who think they are great🤦🏽‍♂️

[@fredmac1000]

Nice game,,,👏👏🌷🌷🙏🙏

[@ramensospicy2992]

what is the rule that you cant change the shaft in your playing cue? what is the purpose?

[@anarchysocial6447]

Disassembling your playing cue during a match is ruled as an automatic concession and loss of match.

[@Bazkook86]

@@anarchysocial6447if there is an issue with your equipment (i.e. tip falls off, shaft cracks, etc.) then the shaft can be changed.

[@jeffren70]

Happens all the time especially in bar league pool. Person sitting in the chair watching the opponent run out unscrews the shaft in your line of sight. Intention is to shark you. Most places rule that if you break down your cue you are essentially conceding the game.

[@Bazkook86]

@@jeffren70 if my opponent were to do that, with the exception being changing a broken or defective shaft, I would stop shooting and go shake his hand and say good match. If he/she argued that the match was not over, I would not shoot again until it was clarified that the opponent conceded.

[@jeffren70]

@@Bazkook86 Yeah, I've done that before. It kind of ends like when you try to convince someone they did a push shot.

[@ericpetersen8155]

Fatboy Approved Great match 💪💪

[@tonybrady1176]

Classic

[@loum5254]

CJ is a BEAST

[@alfredoeljeke3722]

Can someone explain to me the play at minute 17:18?

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

Wiley pushed out and was heading back to his chair, but Reyes forfeited his own shot so Wiley continued. The commentators were so busy bumping their gums they completely blew this for the viewers. Too much jabber-jawing.

[@erniemathews5085]

Magician? Yup.

[@patriciajrs46]

CJ is giving him a run for his money. Efren is playing well as usual. If Efren can see the ball, or the angle, he can shoot it.

[@jdmikeg4]

Efren is the greatest of all time but honestly, a lot of his opponents lose because of their own mistakes and errors.

[@hanamichijakulagi7940]

That’s the reason why he’s the goat, he can capitalize opponent’s errors. Aside from that, he has some magical shots that no one else does in actual game.

[@danielbl1662]

The pressure of playing against Efren is what makes players miss and make certain mistakes. He is still the reason for them making mistakes even though they make them themselves

[@apolinariojamolin]

29:41 ​@@hanamichijakulagi7940

[@tough_book]

CJ played hell of a set there…one of the best ever. I thought playing that fast was at a disadvantage…should have slowed it down just a touch. But good match. Efren is unreal.

[@LecotAnalista-fb8py]

Iba talaga pag malakas sumalgo lagi may pumapasok na bola

[@moneyteam9452]

Theo von vs efren what a great match

[@CrazyHeartRanch]

Efren playing with that 3 piece cue looks like😅😅🤣🤣

[@tonykhoury6698]

efren the best 💪🏼

[@dbern5577]

Seems as though Efren was playing two matches there. Only when his victory was almost certain that he got the approval of the commentators. CJ was clearly their automatic winner. Why didn't they do the TV interview with the winner? Ummm!

[@edyoung3664]

i wasnt really paying attention to the commentators, but there is no bigger fan of efren's than incardona

[@diadiadia3652]

58:00

[@Rowdymoudi]

“Well which one is it billy”

[@Scott-eo7lj]

These announcers really love Wiley. Lol Not much to say about one of the greatest players to ever play the game. Praising a guy who crys to the refs cause Efron changed his shaft on his breaking cue. He was pissed, ran off while being racked to complain to the judges. What a pansy. But his mullet is spectacular.

[@richardclingempeel6111]

I was thinking that about the crying, but I wasn't going to say anything.😥😆

[@ugaugauga488]

Efren the goat.

[@alfredoeljeke3722]

alguien me puede explicar la jugada del minuto 17:18

[@Grayback1973]

He rolled out after the break. His strategy there was to get into a position where he could execute a jump shot with a good degree of confidence if Efren gave it back to him, which I believe he did. Rolling out after the break is one of the things in 9-ball that requires knowledge and an understanding of your own abilities. Choosing the right roll-out is not easy to do and is very underrated.

[@dannypowell594]

CJ limp wristed him 🤣

[@user-us5st9qx9o]

Efren did that on purpose. He changed his shaft on purpose to throw off his opponent. The game isn’t just about what’s on the table. Efren accomplished what he needed to

[@jessceee]

C.J was not on his best mood to play since the start of the game. He was mad about the change of the game time, which affected his focus and overall performance.

[@skyarmyrecrui87]

Theo Von vs Efren Reyes (colorised)

[@user-gd9of9dp6r]

Race to what ? Why do you not mention it. You seem to loose focus.

[@kenergy5847]

Reyes should have lost the game when he unscrewed his cue. Wiley did not know it was other than his playing cue. Makes no difference, he lost the frame, it interrupted the flow of the game. The ref was wrong. Not to shake his hand? Wiley was wrong. Humans make mistakes and i suspect the ref learned something thst day.

[@jessceee]

C.J was not on his best mood to play since the start of the game. He was mad about the change of the game time, which affected his focus and overall performance.

[@dennisschell5543]

CJ Wiseass... 🙄 vs The GOAT !!! 😎

[@xanh350]

Pockets are big but this is how pool should be played..,, the current tables are so bad they favor the luckier guy….ask me to elaborate

[@edgaraguilar9582]

Elaborate!

[@twe8k]

Elaborate

[@bgjb-r1499]

CJ was too loose and way too over confident. Efren Reyes was too tense and defensive minded. Yes, he won but this approach has bitten him on the butt throughout his career. When I looked up Efren I was shocked to see one 9-Ball championship and one World 9-ball championship. People keep saying he’s the greatest of all time but how is this possible when Earl Strickland has a staggering five US 9-ball championships and three World 9-ball Championships. Someone with an unbiased opinion please explain to me how Efren is better than Strickland.

[@crochetcornermd9182]

This was in the article posted may of last year Over the years, there have been many outstanding pool players and pool tournaments, resulting in some of the greatest players of all time.😊 #1. Efren “Bata” Reyes If you ask anyone who is the greatest pool player in the world, Efren Reyes is the most well-known and top-ranked player. He is also considered the best pool player in the world. He has won over 100 professional tournaments and has earned over 80 international titles, earning him the nickname “The Magician.” What makes Efren so amazing is that he was the first player to win the World Championship in two different categories. He also is a 4-time winner in the WPA 9-ball championship and the World 8-ball championship. Other outstanding achievements include being a 3-time U.S. Open Champion, 2-time World Champion, and 13-time Derby City champion.- ctto, posted may 2022

[@jimmybootz1277]

Well that answers it for me

[@bgjb-r1499]

@@crochetcornermd9182 I don’t believe your information is correct. This is what I see in the records annual with respect to Efren Reyes. In 1999 he won the World 9-ball Pool Championship by beating Chang Ping. He won the 1994 U.S Open Pool Championship (formerly the U.S 9-Ball championship) by beating Nick Varner. In 2004 he won the World 8-Ball championship by beating Marlon Manalo. In comparison Earl Strickland has FIVE US 9-Ball Titles and THREE WPA World Nine-ball Championships. Way too may to list years and opponents.

[@jasonsweeton8368]

He’s not a better 9 ball player, Earl is considered the GOAT of 9 ball. Reyes the Goat in all around billiards,

[@mariamercedesjarder9352]

If "greatest" means titles won to you then your the type of guy who'd bet on Mayweather vs any other boxer that can outperform him past present or future. What is it with titles anyways?

[@Circuit7Active]

LOL CJ

[@RichardsWorld]

Taking your cue apart is an old dirty trick to play with your opponents mind to make him miss his shot. It's one of the many "sharking" moves. If you want to change a shaft or something you should do it during your turn or between games. You can also let your opponent or ref know that you are going to do this to be safe.

[@sdickinson5234]

Right, there's no other reason for him to do it in the middle of his opponent's inning. He could do it when he gets the break again and the ref is racking the balls. I didn't know Efren was like that.

[@nickp4793]

Efren has done this for 40 years, you can see him change shafts on many matches. It's how they do it in the Philippines. Stuff like that is no big deal there.

[@sdickinson5234]

@@nickp4793 Sure you can change shafts or do whatever you want when it's your turn. I have never seen a pro do that shark move, ever. He absolutely knew what he was doing because he was about to lose the match, and it worked.

[@nickp4793]

@@sdickinson5234 I understand what you are saying, believe me, and I know that is 100% the culture in the States. Where Efren is from they simply don't care about little stuff like that, and no one there would have even blinked if Efren did the same. I don't think he meant it as a shark at all. IMO:)

[@anitamiller7960]

If your opponent taking his cue apart puts you on tilt that easily, that's your problem. Comes across to me as petty whining.

[@splurven]

the white castle!!!!! 52.

[@derrickallen2054]

Hate it for ya, Wiley...not.

[@anitamiller7960]

You can always rely on Texans to be sticklers when they think it is to their advantage. Otherwise, they will preach all day long about not sweating the small stuff.

[@chuckholden5448]

CJ is from Green City ,MO

[@anitamiller7960]

@@chuckholden5448 I believe if you move to Texas, you can officially call yourself a Texan.

[@kittyhawk7060]

@@anitamiller7960 As a native Texan, I call them immigrants if they're U.S. citizens. If they illegally come from across our northern or southern border, I call them illegals.

[@kylethomas4345]

CJ Arguably better

[@billysikes1374]

I want some of what your smoking lol the greatest of all time against a ball beater

[@ianwatkins6202]

​@@billysikes1374spot on!😂😂

[@roelantonioona517]

😂

[@roadrunner381]

I'll just refer to the last two comments you got, you should have a clue by now!🙄

[@jpaschl]

They each have their strengths and weaknesses I like efren more cause he plays more then 9 ball

[@onyxman39]

Everybody talks about Efren Reyes, and then CJ Wiley talks like he is a monster player.......NEITHER COULD HANDLE ANY OF THE TOP PROS TODAY.........they would need weight........period.

[@patsyelias8732]

Efren handled a lot of the top pros at last years derby. By making this statement, you have shown your total lack of pool knowledge.

[@packohub1145]

EFREN RULED DERBY IN 2000'S TO EARLY 2010 LOL😂😂

[@joemac999]

I agree with you, but Efren kind of did take the game to a different level and made everyone better. If not for an Efren Reyes today's players wouldn't be as skilled as they are. But these guys can do everything Efren could, plus they figured out the break and can jump with ease and accuracy.

[@moneyteam9452]

I didn’t know theo von played efren reyes… nice😎🫰🏽

[@WillieDines1]

Awesome match, could you guys kindly upload the exhibition match between Willie Mosconi & Jimmy Carras? :) Have seen a few clips, but it would be awesome to see the full match and it would also be a nice way to honour Willie in the run up to the Mosconi Cup. Thanks again guys, you rock.

[@Ret_Lineman]

I got the 8 from CJ one afternoon in Affton Billiards for 20 a game I had him about 6 games stuck when the house pro came in and asked me what I was doing. I said robbing this sucker with a spray painted pool cue for $20 a game He said that’s CJ Wiley and you need more than the 8. And that’s a spray painted Balabushka he’s playing with I told CJ his action was queered played till we were even and kindly quit him

[@richardwhiting1480]

C.J. Wiley was a poor loser. Notice he did not look Efren In the eye when he shook hi hand AND he refused to shake the referees hand. My respect for him went WAAAY down.