Wednesday, February 29, 2012

This Week In Wrestling

WWE(www.wwe.com)

NXT5.com this week has:
-Alex Riley & Percy Watson vs. Titus O'Neil & Darren Young
-Tyson Kidd vs. Michael McGillicutty
-Kaitlyn Bonin vs. Maxine Perez

Superstars.com this week has:
-The Great Khali vs. Jinder Mahal
-Santino Marella vs. Curt Hawkins
-Beth Phoenix vs. Alicia Fox

Smackdown on Friday 3/2 has:
-Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Dolph Ziggler
-The Big Show vs. Mark Henry
-Justin Gabriel vs. Drew McIntyre
-Santino Marella vs. Heath Slater
-Eve Torres vs. Natalya Neidhart

WrestleMania XXVIII is on Sunday 4/1:
-C.M. Punk vs. Chris Jericho - WWE Title
-Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy - World Title
-The Rock vs. John Cena
-The Undertaker vs. Triple H - Hell In A Cell Match

TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)

Impact on Thursday 3/1 has:
-James Storm, Samoa Joe, & Brutus Magnus vs. Bobby Roode, Austin Aries, & Bully Ray
-A.J. Styles vs. Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian - Gauntlet Match
-Shannon Moore vs. Shiima Xion
-Mickie James & Velvet Sky vs. Angelina Love & Sarita Stock
-O.D.B. vs. Madison Rayne

Victory Road is on Sunday 3/18:
-Bobby Roode vs. Sting
-Austin Aries vs. Shiima Xion - X-Division Title
-Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne - Women's Title

RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Baltimore, MD:
-The Briscoe Brothers & Papa Briscoe vs. Roderick Strong, Michael Elgin, & Truth Martini

ROH has a show on Sunday 3/4 in Manhattan, NY:
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly vs. Eddie Edwards & Adam Cole
-The Briscoe Brothers vs. The Young Bucks - Tag Team Titles
-Jay Lethal vs. Tommaso Ciampa - T.V. Title
-Jimmy Jacobs vs. Kevin Steen
-Amazing Red & T.J. Perkins vs. Roderick Strong & Michael Elgin

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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.lethalwrestlingalliance.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

IHW(www.ihwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/24 in Red Bud, IL:
-Billy McNeil vs. Cameron Cage - Heavyweight Title Chain Match
-Brandon Aarons vs. Eric Allen

DPW(www.facebook.com/dynamoprowrestling)

Next show is Friday 4/6 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Adam Pearce vs. Kahagas - NWA World Title
-K.C. Karrington vs. Trent Stone - NWA Missouri Title
-Santana G vs. Christina Von Eerie
-Tag Team Title Tournament Semifinals & Finals

SOUTH BROADWAY(saintlouiswrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/10 in St. Louis, MO.

SICW has a show on Saturday 3/24 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ron Powers vs. Ricky Cruz - Classic Title Best-Of-Three-Falls Match

METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.mecwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/31 in Wood River, IL.

AAPW(www.allamericanprowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/17 in Marion, IL:
-Stacey O'Brien vs. The Great Cheyenne

NEW MIDWEST WRESTLING(www.newmidwest.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Springfield, IL:
-Attitude Inc. vs. The Dudesons vs. Southern Comfort vs. ? - Tag Team Titles
-Ryan Phoenix vs. Michael Flannery

3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 3/30 in Des Moines, IA:
-Mark Sterling vs. Jeremy Wyatt - Heavyweight Title 60-Minute Ironman Match
-Jimmy Rockwell & Mike Sydal vs. American Ground & Air - Tag Team Titles
-Sir Bradley Charles vs. Gage Octane
-Darin Corbin vs. Zach Thompson
-The American Bulldogs vs. Devin Carter & Casanova vs. Ricky Kwong & The Mauler vs. Barry Ryte & Ray Stryker
-Jaysin Strife vs. Ryan Slade

3XW has a show on Saturday 3/31 in Outtumwa, IA:
-Mark Sterling vs. Battle Royal Winner - Heavyweight Title
-Battle Royal
-A.J. Smooth vs. Zach Thompson
-Jimmy Rockwell & Mike Sydal vs. Ricky Kwong & The Mauler - Tag Team Titles
-Sir Bradley Charles vs. Domino Rivera
-The American Bulldogs vs. Devin Carter & Casanova

METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Kansas City, KS:
-Bull Schmitt vs. Jeremy Wyatt - T.V. Title vs. NWA Central States Title
-The Heroes For Hire vs. The Hooligans - Tag Team Titles
-Dingo vs. Dan Walsh

WLW(www.harleyrace.com/wlw/wlwhome.htm)

Next show is Saturday 3/3 in El Dorado Springs, MO:
-Jason Jones vs. Brian Breaker - Heavyweight Title
-Dave Vaughn vs. Dustin Bozworth
-Stacey O'Brien vs. Ms. Natural

FTW(www.fullthrottlewrestling.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

RCW(www.midwestrcw.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/17 in Litchfield, IL.

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DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)

Next show is Thursday 3/29 in Hollywood, FL:
-Johnny Gargano, Chuck Taylor, & Rich Swann vs. Akira Tozawa, BxB Hulk, & Uhaa Nation vs. Sami Callihan, Arik Cannon, & Pinkie Sanchez - Elimination Match
-PAC vs. A.R. Fox

DGUSA has a show on Friday 3/30 in Miami Beach, FL:
-Low-Ki vs. PAC
-Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Akira Tozawa
-Sabu & Jon Davis vs. Arik Cannon & Pinkie Sanchez - Street Fight
-Sami Callihan vs. BxB Hulk
-A.R. Fox vs. Uhaa Nation

DGUSA has a show on Saturday 3/31 in Miami Beach, FL:
-CIMA, ?, & ? vs. Akira Tozawa, ?, & ?
-Sabu vs. Sami Callihan - No-Rules Fight

PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/17 in Reseda, CA:
-El Generico vs. Eddie Edwards - Heavyweight Title
-Kevin Steen & Super Dragon vs. The RockNES Monsters vs. The Young Bucks vs. The Super Smash Brothers - Tag Team Titles
-Davey Richards vs. Kyle O'Reilly
-Roderick Strong vs. Willie Mack
-Scorpio Sky vs. T.J. Perkins
-Candice LeRae vs. Joey Ryan

NWA ANARCHY(www.nwaanarchy.net)

Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Cornelia, GA.

IWA MID-SOUTH(www.freewebs.com/iwamidsouth/)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/24 in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada:
-El Generico vs. Tim Donst

CHIKARA has a show on Sunday 3/25 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada:
-Mike Quackenbush & Jigsaw vs. The Throwbacks

SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

AAW(www.aawrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 3/16 in Berwyn, IL.

ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)

Next show is Sunday 3/18 in Live Oak, TX:
-Jerry Lynn vs. Masada
-Shawn Vexx vs. Gary Jay
-Davey Vega vs. Jordan Jensen - T.V. Title

STL Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
MO Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/

Monday, February 27, 2012

WWE Raw

-Commentators: Jerry Lawler & Voldemort.
-World Champion Daniel Bryan(w/ A.J. Lee) d. WWE Champion C.M. Punk(n/t) by DQ; the commentators were joined by Raw General Manager Johnny Ace(w/ David Otunga) and Smackdown General Manager Theodore Long(w/ Santino Marella). Otunga tried to get involved only to be stopped by Santino, sparking a ringside argument between the GMs. The referee tried to separate them and Bryan attempted to walk away, only to be nailed by Sheamus O'Shaunessy and tossed back in the ring. Punk hit the Go 2 Sleep, but Ace stopped the referee from making a three-count and told him about Sheamus' interference, leading to the disqualification. Punk left with his belt as the GMs continued their "discussion"...but Chris Jericho(who had verbally sparred with Punk before the match) jumped Punk in the aisle and slammed him on the entrance stage before locking him in the Walls Of Jericho.
-Kelly K d. Nikki Bella(w/ Brie) by reversing an O'Connor Roll and bridging for the pin.
-John Cena d. Mike Mizanin via STF.
-Primo & Epico Colon(w/ Rosa Mendes) won a triple threat match with Dolph Ziggler & U.S. Champion Jack Swagger and "R-Truth" Ron Killings & Kofi Kingston to retain the Tag Team Titles; Epico stole the pin on Swagger after Kofi's Trouble In Paradise and Primo's backcracker. Kane showed up to chokeslam everyone after the match.
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy & The Big Show d. Mark Henry & Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes; Cody ran away from Show after Show speared Henry. Sheamus tagged himself into the match and finished off Henry with the Brogue Kick.
-FINALLY THE ROCK HAS COME BACK TO RAW and all that...John Cena had something to say too.

NWA Anarchy TV #317

Commentators: Tim E.D. & John Johnson.

Nemesis corners Johnson to start the show, looking for revenge for the Ambassadors' previous attack on Shadow Jackson. Nemesis calls out Jacoby Boykins & Chris Mayne, but Johnson hits Nemesis with a cheapshot from behind...the Ambassadors take advantage of that situation. The locker room finally empties to chase off the heels.

The Hate Junkies(Dany Only & Stryknyn) vs. The Texas Tornadoes(Galan Ramirez & Jacob Kilgore): So who are the faces in this matchup? Oddly enough, it turns out to be the Hate Junkies as the Tornadoes dish out some double-team abuse on Stryknyn. Only gets a hot tag and cleans house while Stryknyn disposes of Kilgore on the floor...then Only brings Stryknyn back in for the Hate Crime(assisted superbomb) and pin on Ramirez. The fans approve!

Young Lions' Gauntlet Match: Each segment of the match has a five-minute time limit, so there can be a double-elimination through a time-limit draw...the winner gets a future title shot at new champion Anthony Henry. We start with tag team partners C.B. Gibson and Tommy Daniels...after some good competitive action, Gibson gets the three-count with a Code Red.

Gibson tries to help his partner but Daniels just rolls out of the ring...allowing the third entrant(The Vandal) to attack Gibson from behind. Daniels notably remains at ringside, then jumps up on the apron to argue with the referee...conveniently screwing up his partner's attempt to hit the ropes. Vandal bashes Gibson out of the ring...Daniels throws his partner back into the fray, leading to Vandal finishing the job with an Eye Of The Hurricane.

Competitor number four is Dustin Knight who hits the ring with a flurry of offense on Vandal...Vandal endures the assault, making a good impression in his Anarchy debut. However, Knight comes back to win with a flying neckbreaker.

Entry #5 is Andrew Pendleton III...they have a strong exchange leading to AP3 getting the cheap rollup with feet on the ropes.

#6 is Jacob Ashworth...he's not happy about Pendleton's underhanded tactics. AP3 offers a handshake but Ashworth sees the cheapshot coming a mile away. Pendleton blocks Ashes To Ashes(full nelson wheelbarrow faceplanet) but Jacob maneuvers into the inverted swinging neckbreaker instead and gets the three-count!

#7 is Skirra Corvus...so this is an interesting face vs. face finale. Corvus is fresh but Ashworth cuts him off with his power advantage. Ashworth tries to set up a superplex, but Corvus fights him off and nails the Steamboat Press for the three-count and the victory! The two shake hands after the match...Corvus has a future shot at the Young Lions' Title!

Slim J & Bryan Cassanova vs. Se7en & Lane Vasser(w/ Jeff G. Bailey) for the Tag Team Titles: Bailey enlightens us before the matchup...the agent/attorney took measures to bar Mikael Judas from the building for the night and also ensured that Brodie Ray Chase wouldn't get involved either. Slim J doesn't even wait for an opening bell before attacking his former protege Vasser and the champs control the opening minutes of the match. Chaos breaks loose quickly as powerhouses Cassanova and Se7en lock horns...Cassanova gets the better of that exchange and the champs stand tall in the ring. Once the heels regroup, Vasser overpowers Slim J in short order, putting the challengers in firm control. Slim J hits Vasser with the Screwdriver On The Rocks out of nowhere, giving him the opening to reach his corner...but Cassanova enters the ring before a tag...and turns on his partner! Cassanova drops Slim J with a TKO and Vasser makes the cover for the pin as Cassanova goes over to embrace Bailey...ladies and gentlemen, we have new Tag Team Champions AND we have a heel turn!

The newly-expanded NWA Elite commences with the post-match beatdown in earnest...Johnny Dangerous tries to make the save but is woefully overmatched by the manpower in the ring. The locker room empties but the faces get bulldozed(Tommy Daniels notably thinks better of trying to help). That's how we're closing the show this week...

Comedy Part 432: Bruce's Basketball Benefit Bash

Location: Comedy Etc. II
Emcee: Me
Lineup: Robert Friday, Brian Kinsella, Nick Branson, Aaron Brooks, Bruce Veach

Fun show last Friday night...felt like I had a decent enough set. I still have a lot to learn about being an emcee...I attended a workshop with Ryan Stout and Jeremy Essig on Sunday and picked up on a few things I neglected on Friday. Been busy lately so I haven't written nearly as much as I would like...haven't been on stage very often either. Of course, that's my own fault for a variety of reasons...there are plenty of weekly comedy shows in the area. I've been giving a lot of thought to taking a break from comedy so I can get my other affairs in order...with gas prices rising again, it would be a good idea to cut back on expenses.

Sunday, February 26, 2012

ROH + SICW

ROH TV

-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Nigel McGuinness.
-The Young Bucks vs. Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander when Matt Jackson pinned Coleman after More Bang For Your Buck.
-Davey Richards d. T.V. Champion Jay Lethal to retain the Heavyweight Title. A lot of people came out to watch the match at ringside: Tommaso Ciampa, Kyle O'Reilly, Roderick Strong, Michael Elgin, Truth Martini, Eddie Edwards, & Adam Cole. In the ensuing chaos, Lethal appeared to have the momentum but Elgin threw Cole into him as he set up for the handspring cutter. Richards capitalized on the situation with a big roundhouse kick for the victory.
-Next week: Eddie Edwards vs. Roderick Strong.

SICW Wrestling Explosion

-Commentator: Larry Matysik.
-Ron Powers fought Ricky Cruz to a no-contest to retain the Classic Title after both referees were knocked out of the match.
-Flashback to May 1981: Bruce Reed fought Bobby Jaggers to a time-limit draw.
-Next week: Wrestle Royal.

Saturday SLA Results From Granite City, IL + Other Show Results

-Shorty Biggs & Jordan Lacey d. Alexandre Rudolph & El Hijo Del Masko when Lacey pinned Masko after a Samoan Drop/Shortcut double-team.
-Gerald James(w/ Mrs. Victor) d. Christian Rose with the Michinoku Driver.
-The Hooligans d. Johnny Wave & Hornet when Devin Cutter pinned Wave after the wheelbarrow DDT double-team finish.
-Arik Cannon d. Bolt Brady via brainbuster.
-A.C.H. d. T.J. Perkins with a rolling prawn cradle and bridge to retain the ACW Heavyweight Title.
-Rachel Summerlyn d. Serenity with the swinging fisherman suplex despite a distraction by Mrs. Victor; Rachel offered a post-match handshake but Serenity beat her down in response.
-Evan Gelistico d. Michael Elgin with a double-leg pin and feet on the ropes.
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly d. ACW T.V. Champion Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett when Richards made Vega tap out to the anklelock; Fitchett's ex-manager Greg Jovi shoved Fitchett off the top rope late in the match without the other match participants seeing it. Vega vowed that he would find a way to defeat Richards by the end of 2012 and the two shook hands after the match.
-Dan Walsh won a three-way dance with Darin Childs and Darin Corbin(w/ Joey Eastman) to retain the SLA Heavyweight Title. After various shenanigans, Walsh eliminated Corbin with the cobra clutch slam. Childs caught Walsh with a Whiplash but only got a two-count...with both men down, Evan Gelistico ran into the ring and knocked out Childs with the title belt. Walsh didn't know why Gelistico had done what he did, but he made a pin cover...for two. Walsh would go on to win with the cobra clutch slam to retain his title...but it looks like his issue with Gelistico isn't over yet.

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Friday AAW results from Berwyn, IL:

-Josh Raymond & Christian Able d. The Awesome Threesome.
-Ryan Boz d. Austin Mannix.
-MsChif d. Mena Libra in a falls-count-anywhere match.
-Louid Lyndon won a six-way match with Tommy Treznik, Dan Lawrence, Samuray Del Sol, Brett Gakiya, & C.J. Esparza.
-Colt Cabana & Gregory Iron d. Shane Hollister & J. Miller.
-Arik Cannon & Jimmy Jacobs d. B.J. Whitmer & Mat Fitchett to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Ryan Boz d. Mason Beck.
-Silas Young d. Michael Elgin to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Darin Corbin, Marion Fontaine, & Tweek Phoenix d. Danny Daniels, Jesse Emerson, & Hunter Paine in a Wargames cage match.

Friday 3XW results from Des Moines, IA:

-Jaysin Strife won a triple threat match with Ricky Kwong and Ray Stryker.
-The Mauler d. Sir Bradley Charles.
-Angelus Layne d. Kiandra.
-Jimmy Rockwell & Mike Sydal d. American Ground & Air to win the Tag Team Titles.
-Jeremy Wyatt d. Zach Thompson.
-The American Bulldogs d. Devin Carter & Casanova.
-Perry Saturn d. Gage Octane.
-Mark Sterling d. Ryan Slade to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Saturday CHIKARA results from Reading, PA:

-Ophidian d. Green Ant.
-Saturyne d. El Hijo Del Ice Cream.
-The Throwbacks d. The Colony by DQ.
-Brodie Lee d. Jigsaw.
-Colt Cabana d. Kobald.
-Tim Donst, The Batiri, & Jakob Hammermeier d. Eddie Kingston, Gregory Iron, & 3.0.
-Sara Del Rey d. Archibald Peck.
-Chuck Taylor & Icarus(subbing for Johnny Gargano) d. Hallowicked & Ultramantis Black in a best-of-three-falls match to retain the Tag Team Titles.

Saturday NWA Anarchy results from Cornelia, GA:

-Zach Daniels won a triple threat match with Joey Ford and Vandal.
-Andrew Pendleton III, Bobby Moore, & John Skyler d. Young Lions' Champion Anthony Henry, Billy Buck, & Skirra Corvus.
-Jacob Ashworth d. Jesse Booth Windham.
-The Hate Junkies d. NWA North American Champion Shaun Tempers & Bo Newsom.
-The Texas Tornadoes d. Zach Daniels & Joey Ford.
-The Ambassadors d. Jacob Ashworth & Tommy Daniels by DQ.
-Seth Delay d. Drew Haskins to retain the T.V. Title.
-The NWA Elite(Lane Vasser & Bryan Cassanova) d. Slim J & Johnny Dangerous to retain the Tag Team Titles.

Saturday 3XW results from Grinnell, IA:

-Sir Bradley Charles & Tyler Cook d. Ricky Kwong & The Mauler.
-Angelus Layne d. Lucy Mendez.
-Mark Sterling d. Tag Team Champion Mike Sydal to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Devin Carter d. Ray Stryker.
-Jeremy Wyatt d. Domino Rivera.
-The American Bulldogs d. Gage Octane & Casanova.

Sunday CHIKARA results from Long Island, NY:

-Kobald d. Francis K. Stevens.
-3.0 d. The Throwbacks.
-Ophidian d. Archibald Peck.
-Gran Akuma d. Tag Team Champion Chuck Taylor.
-Sara Del Rey d. Saturyne.
-Ultramantis Black d. Colt Cabana.
-Mike Quackenbush, Jigsaw, & The Colony fought Tim Donst, The Batiri, & Jakob Hammermeier to a no-contest.
-Eddie Kingston d. Vin Gerard to retain the Grand Championship.

Thursday, February 23, 2012

Midweek wrestling

WWE NXT5.com

-Commentators: Josh Mathews & S. William Regal. Emcee: Matt Striker.
-Tyler Reks & Curt Hawkins interrupted Striker's opening segment, bringing out Tyson Kidd for a rebuttal...
-Tyson Kidd d. Tyler Reks(w/ Curt Hawkins) by blocking a legdrop between the legs(a la Bret Hart) and maneuvering Reks into the Sharpshooter. Hawkins was ejected from ringside midway through the match.
-Derrick Bateman & Maxine Perez have a "heart-to-heart" backstage before Derrick has a friendly conversation with Kaitlyn Bonin. Of course, Johnny Curtis has to chime in...so Kaitlyn hits him in the nuts. Ha ha.
-Kaitlyn visits Striker's office and is immediately followed by Maxine...sounds like a match for next week.
-Kidd talks to Trent Barreta on his cellphone backstage(he's apparently nursing an injury)...but he's interrupted by Michael McGillicutty storming into the locker room. Kidd tries to be diplomatic, but McGillicutty retorts that Kidd isn't actually from a wrestling family like he is. Okay, there's another match for next week...
-Titus O'Neil d. Alex Riley; guest commentator Darren Young nearly got involved early in the matchup, which brought out Percy Watson to pick up another headset. Riley pummeled O'Neil in the corner but Titus powerbombed him down to the mat and got the pin with feet on the ropes. Striker announced a grudge tag match for next week, also teasing a Major Announcement(tm)...

TNA XPlosion

-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Jeremy Borash.
-Robbie Eckos(w/ Robbie Terry) d. Eric Young(w/ O.D.B.) to retain the T.V. Title. Young had the win after a Macho Elbow but Terry distracted the ref, bringing O.D.B. over to confront him. However, the distraction allowed Eckos to roll up Young with a handful of tights for the win.

WWE Superstars.com

-Commentators: Josh Mathews, Scott Stanford, & Matt Striker.
-Michael McGillicutty d. Alex Riley with the Headturner neckbreaker.
-Tyler Reks(w/ Curt Hawkins) d. Mason Ryan via Soylent Green after a cane cheapshot by Hawkins.
-Jinder Mahal d. Justin Gabriel with the camel clutch.

TNA Impact

-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Samoa Joe & Brutus Magnus d. Matt Morgan & Tommy "Crimson" Mercer to retain the Tag Team Titles; Morgan & Crimson had another miscommunication issue, leading to Joe stunning Morgan with the jumping enzuigiri in the corner and then snapmaring him into Magnus' second-rope elbowdrop for the victory.
-Shiima Xion d. Alex Shelley after blinding him with hairspray, then delivering a belly-to-back facebuster followed by a low-altitude Thesz Press. X-Division Champion Austin Aries watched from ringside with popcorn and a glass of wine; he defends against Xion at Victory Road.
-Women's & Women's Tag Team Champion Gail Kim d. O.D.B.(w/ Eric Young) via Eat-The-Feet; Women's Tag Team Champion Madison Rayne joined Gail at ringside midway through the match though Gail wasn't happy about her presence...
-A.J. Styles d. T.V. Champion Robbie Eckos(w/ Robbie Terry) by DQ when Frankie Kazarian(w/ Christopher Daniels) attacked Styles and rammed him into the ringpost; Eckos retained the T.V. Title.
-James Storm & Jeff Hardy(w/ Brandon Jacobs) d. Kurt Angle & Bully Ray in a no-DQ match when Storm pinned Ray after Jacobs chokeslammed Ray through a table.
-They teased Sting retiring, but instead Sting put himself in a match with Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode at Victory Road...

Comedy Part 431: Joe-Case Showdown

Location: Brennan's
Emcee: Joe Murray
After: J.C. Sibala
Before: Rob Durham

Haven't performed at Brennan's too often...did one of the debates and also did one of Matt Conty's shows a few months ago. Good crowd last night...though I probably shouldn't have done some of my bitter-about-women material to a largely female audience. Live and learn! I did learn to reword one of my jokes to make it more clear...will need to try that out at my next open-mic. Felt like I had a good set in general...haven't been on stage too often lately. I will be back on stage at Bruce Veach's benefit show on Friday at Comedy Etc....showtime is 10:15!

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

WWE Smackdown

-Commentators: Josh Mathews, Booker T, & Voldemort.
-The opening segment saw Mike Mizanin interrupt a promo by World Champion Daniel Bryan(w/ A.J. Lee), attempting to hog the credit for Bryan's success. This brought out Sheamus O'Shaunessy and Bryan was all too happy to bail when tempers flared between those two...
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Mike Mizanin with the Celtic Cross.
-Dolph Ziggler & U.S. Champion Jack Swagger(w/ Vickie Guerrero) d. "R-Truth" Ron Killings & Kofi Kingston when Ziggler pinned Kofi after a thumb to the eye followed by the Zigzag.
-The Great Khali d. Drew McIntyre with the Punjabi Plunge.
-The Big Show vs. Mark Henry ended in a no-contest; Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes distrated Show with a video of his WrestleMania sumo match with Akebono, giving Henry the opening to deliver a bodyslam and big splash. However, Show kicked out of the ensuing pin cover and PUNCHed Henry out before chasing Cody to the back.
-David Otunga(w/ Raw General Manager Johnny Ace) d. Ezekiel Jackson(w/ Smackdown General Manager Theodore Long) via Verdict spinebuster.
-WWE Champion C.M. Punk fought World Champion Daniel Bryan to a double-pin finish. Bryan tried to walk out of the match only for Sheamus to throw him back in the ring, leading to Punk hitting a big roundhouse kick and scoring a pinfall. BUT WAIT~! Johnny Ace called outside interference and ordered a restart, remaining at ringside. Bryan went on to reverse an O'Connor Roll and hold the ropes for a tainted three-count(right in front of Ace, no less)...which brought out Long to order another restart. The actual finish happened when Bryan delivered a superplex and attempted to float over into a pinning combination, but Punk small-packaged him...and the referee counted BOTH men's shoulders down. This led to the unusual situation of each General Manager pleading the case of the other guy's champion...

SICW Special Comment

Very good crowd in East Carondelet...hadn't been to a show there since September but I've kept track of SICW through the TV show.

Opening tag match didn't have much flow to it...I think Raze and Archer had teamed before but I don't think LMC and Lyte had joined forces. I've said recently that tag team wrestling is becoming a lost art and I reluctantly stand by that statement. Look at how many local groups don't even bother to have Tag Titles. I sometimes wonder if the Missouri/Illinois Tag Titles would be better served on the SICW side as they have a deeper talent pool without the Missouri licensing concerns.

Big push for Hargas as he won the tag match despite miscommunication and then won the Wrestle Royal at the end of the night. He had trouble positioning the larger Rudolph for the F-5 and settled on a modified F-U instead...still an impressive feat of strength.

Slightly overbooked Powers-Cruz match but they've done a good job of building up that feud. Will the best-of-three-falls match next month be the end of it?

I know that MMWA and SICW are technically separate groups nowadays, but Chase King didn't get much momentum out of that T.V. Title win...

Key moments of the Wrestle Royal included gang-attacks to get rid of the biggest competitors(Texan and Rudolph), Hargas fighting with Vaughn and eventually eliminating him, and a revival of the recent Jackson-Hargas issue at the end. Hargas got the upset pin on Gary to close the night...it seemed like they were positioning Hargas to take the title from Powers, but now the feud with Cruz has taken center stage.

I've seen it happen during intermissions and after shows in the past...kids want to play around in the ring. That can be tough to control at shows with no guardrails/barricades, but the ring can be very dangerous and the organization could be held liable if a child gets hurt in that environment. Even trained wrestlers get hurt in there, you know?

I was feeling a bit under the weather this past week so I passed on the Sunday Bethalto show...can't get around as much these days. :P

St. Louis Anarchy next weekend...will need to take a look at the March schedule and see what's on tap...

This Week In Wrestling

WWE(www.wwe.com)

NXT5.com this week has:
-Alex Riley vs. Titus O'Neil
-Tyson Kidd vs. Tyler Reks

Superstars.com this week has:
-Justin Gabriel vs. Jinder Mahal
-Alex Riley vs. Michael McGillicutty
-Mason Ryan vs. Tyler Reks

WrestleMania XXVIII is on Sunday 4/1:
-C.M. Punk vs. Chris Jericho - WWE Title
-Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy - World Title
-The Rock vs. John Cena
-The Undertaker vs. Triple H - Hell In A Cell Match

TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)

Impact on Thursday 2/23 has:
-Jeff Hardy & James Storm vs. Kurt Angle & Bully Ray
-Robbie Eckos vs. A.J. Styles
-Samoa Joe & Brutus Magnus vs. Matt Morgan & Crimson
-Alex Shelley vs. Shiima Xion
-Gail Kim vs. O.D.B.

Victory Road is on Sunday 3/18.

RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Baltimore, MD.

ROH has a show on Sunday 3/4 in Manhattan, NY:
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly vs. Eddie Edwards & Adam Cole
-The Briscoe Brothers vs. The Young Bucks - Tag Team Titles
-Jay Lethal vs. Tommaso Ciampa - T.V. Title
-Jimmy Jacobs vs. Kevin Steen

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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.lethalwrestlingalliance.com)

Next show is Saturday 2/25 in Granite City, IL:
-Dan Walsh vs. Darin Corbin - Heavyweight Title
-A.C.H. vs. T.J. Perkins - ACW Heavyweight Title
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly vs. Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett
-Michael Elgin vs. Evan Gelistico
-Christian Rose vs. Gerald James
-Rachel Summerlyn vs. Serenity

IHW(www.ihwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/24 in Red Bud, IL:
-Billy McNeil vs. Cameron Cage - Heavyweight Title Chain Match
-Brandon Aarons vs. Eric Allen

DPW(www.facebook.com/dynamoprowrestling)

Next show is Friday 4/6 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Adam Pearce vs. Kahagas - NWA World Title
-K.C. Karrington vs. Trent Stone - NWA Missouri Title
-Santana G vs. Christina Von Eerie
-Tag Team Title Tournament Semifinals & Finals

SOUTH BROADWAY(saintlouiswrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/10 in St. Louis, MO.

SICW has a show on Saturday 3/24 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ron Powers vs. Ricky Cruz - Classic Title Best-Of-Three-Falls Match

METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.mecwrestling.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

AAPW(www.allamericanprowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/17 in Marion, IL.

NEW MIDWEST WRESTLING(www.newmidwest.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Springfield, IL:
-Attitude Inc. vs. The Dudesons vs. Southern Comfort vs. ? - Tag Team Titles
-Ryan Phoenix vs. Michael Flannery

3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 2/24 in Des Moines, IA:
-Mark Sterling vs. Ryan Slade - Heavyweight Title
-Perry Saturn vs. Gage Octane
-American Ground & Air vs. Jimmy Rockwell & Mike Sydal - Tag Team Titles
-Angelus Layne vs. Melanie Cruise vs. Taylor Made
-The American Bulldogs vs. Devin Carter & Casanova

3XW has a show on Saturday 2/25 in Grinnell, IA:
-Mark Sterling vs. Mike Sydal - Heavyweight Title
-The American Bulldogs vs. Gage Octane & Casanova
-Angelus Layne vs. Lucy Mendez
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Domino Rivera
-Devin Carter vs. Ray Stryker

METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Kansas City, KS:
-Bull Schmitt vs. Jeremy Wyatt - T.V. Title vs. NWA Central States Title
-The Heroes For Hire vs. The Hooligans - Tag Team Titles

WLW(www.harleyrace.com/wlw/wlwhome.htm)

Next show is Saturday 3/3 in El Dorado Springs, MO:
-Jason Jones vs. Brian Breaker - Heavyweight Title
-Dave Vaughn vs. Dustin Bozworth
-Stacey O'Brien vs. Ms. Natural

FTW(www.fullthrottlewrestling.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

RCW(www.midwestrcw.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/17 in Litchfield, IL.

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DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)

Next show is Friday 3/30 in Miami Beach, FL:
-Low-Ki vs. PAC

DGUSA has a show on Saturday 3/31 in Miami Beach, FL.

PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/17 in Reseda, CA:
-El Generico vs. Eddie Edwards - Heavyweight Title
-Kevin Steen & Super Dragon vs. The RockNES Monsters vs. The Young Bucks vs. The Super Smash Brothers - Tag Team Titles
-Davey Richards vs. Kyle O'Reilly
-Roderick Strong vs. Willie Mack
-Scorpio Sky vs. T.J. Perkins
-Candice LeRae vs. Joey Ryan

NWA ANARCHY(www.nwaanarchy.net)

Next show is Saturday 2/25 in Cornelia, GA:
-The Hate Junkies vs. Shaun Tempers & Bo Newsom
-Se7en & Lane Vasser vs. Slim J & Johnny Dangerous - Tag Team Titles
-Anthony Henry, Billy Buck, & Skirra Corvus vs. Andrew Pendleton III, Bobby Moore, & John Skyler

IWA MID-SOUTH(www.freewebs.com/iwamidsouth/)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)

Next show is Saturday 2/25 in Reading, PA:
-Chuck Taylor & Johnny Gargano vs. Hallowicked & Ultramantis Black - Tag Team Titles - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Sara Del Rey vs. Archibald Peck
-Colt Cabana vs. Kobald
-Eddie Kingston, Gregory Iron, & 3.0 vs. Tim Donst, Jakob Hammermeier, Obariyon, & Kodama
-Jigsaw vs. Brodie Lee
-The Colony vs. The Throwbacks(Dasher Hatfield & Mr. Touchdown)
-Green Ant vs. Ophidian

CHIKARA has a show on Sunday 2/26 in Long Island, NY:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Vin Gerard - Grand Championship
-Mike Quackenbush, Jigsaw, & The Colony vs. Tim Donst, Jakob Hammermeier, & The Batiri
-Sara Del Rey vs. Saturyne
-Francis K. Stevens vs. Kobald
-Gran Akuma vs. Chuck Taylor
-3.0 vs. The Throwbacks
-Colt Cabana vs. Ultramantis Black
-Archibald Peck vs. Ophidian

SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

AAW(www.aawrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 2/24 in Berwyn, IL:
-Silas Young vs. Michael Elgin - Heavyweight Title
-Jerry Lawler vs. Mason Beck
-Danny Daniels, Jesse Emerson, & Hunter Paine vs. Darin Corbin, Marion Fontaine, & Tweek Phoenix - Cage Match
-MsChif vs. Mena Libra

ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)

Next show is Sunday 4/15 in Austin, TX.

STL Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
MO Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/

Monday, February 20, 2012

WWE Raw

-Eve Torres turned heel, telling the Bella Twins that she was just using Zack Ryder and John Cena to advance her own career. Unfortunately for her, Cena overheard this and verbally cut her down in short order.
-Announced for tomorrow night's Smackdown special: C.M. Punk vs. Daniel Bryan.
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Mark Henry with the Brogue Kick.
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings & Kofi Kingston d. Tag Team Champions Primo & Epico Colon(w/ Rosa Mendes)(n/t) when Kofi pinned Primo after Trouble In Paradise.
-New Hall Of Fame inductee: Ron Simmons. DAMN~!
-David Otunga(w/ Johnny Ace) d. Ezekiel Jackson(w/ Theodore Long) via Verdict spinebuster.
-Triple H finally accepted The Undertaker's challenge for WrestleMania...in Hell In A Cell.
-World Champion Daniel Bryan d. Santino Marella(n/t) with the LeBell Lock.
-The Bella Twins d. Kelly K & Aksana Raudoniene when Brie pinned Aksana after a double-switch and KICK WHAM BELLA BUSTER(X-Factor).
-Chris Jericho won a battle royal to earn the WWE Title shot at C.M. Punk at WrestleMania. Eliminations: The Great Khali(everyone ganged up on him), Mike Mizanin, Wade Barrett, "R-Truth" Ron Killings, Dolph Ziggler, Kofi Kingston, Santino Marella, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, The Big Show(thanks to an assist from Rhodes).

Sunday, February 19, 2012

FCW TV

-Commentators: Chris Russo, S. William Regal, & Byron Saxton. Ring announcer: Caylee Turner.
-Earlier today: Bo Rotundo & Husky Harris were being interviewed about their Tag Team Title match, but were called outside the building where they found an injured Roman Leakee...this may put Leakee's scheduled rematch with Heavyweight Champion Leo Kruger in jeopardy.
-Assistant General Manager Abraham Washington came out with the Tag Team Title belts...he brought out Brad Maddox to inform us that Briley Pierce has suffered a leg injury. The titles have been declared vacant, so the Rotundo brothers will face Maddox and a replacement partner for the belts...
-Bo Rotundo & Husky Harris d. Brad Maddox & Eli Cottonwood to win the vacant Tag Team Titles when Bo pinned Maddox after the spear. Maddox blamed Eli for the loss and got chokeslammed.
-Backstage: Aksana Raudoniene showed Seth Rollins SOMETHING on her computer...
-Antonio Cesaro d. Xavier Woods after a European uppercut to the back of the head; Regal got a phone call during the match and left the broadcast table.
-FCW 15 Champion Richie Steamboat enlightens us...but he's interrupted by his challenger for next week, Damien Sandow. However, Sandow's spotlight request is met by a superkick from Steamboat...bwahahaha.
-Earlier today: General Manager Maxine Perez(w/ Norman Smiley, Abraham Washington, & Dr. James Bronson) conducted a meeting with the FCW roster. Everyone HAS to visit Dr. Bronson...however, the meeting was briefly interrupted by Summer Rae(w/ Rob Naylor & Regal).
-Road Dog pays a visit to the FCW Arena and joins the commentary team for the main event, whatever that might be. Road Dog calls Byron "Jonathan Coachman Jr.", wow. Heavyweight Champion Leo Kruger issues an open(non-title) challenge in lieu of his scheduled title defense against Leakee. If that person wins, Kruger will graciously grant that person a title shot in the near future...but if that person loses, he won't get any more opportunities. He throws a passing insult in Road Dog's direction before introducing his "hand-picked" opponent...
-Mike Dalton d. Heavyweight Champion Leo Kruger in a non-title match; Dalton got several near-falls in a row and Kruger attempted to retreat, but Road Dog threw him back into the ring. That allowed Dalton to capitalize with KICK WHAM ELEVATED DDT for the upset victory!
-Next week: Richie Steamboat vs. Damien Sandow for the FCW 15 Title. So long from the Sunshine State!

WWE Elimination Chamber

-Commentators: Jerry Lawler, Booker T, & Voldemort.
-C.M. Punk won an Elimination Chamber Match to retain the WWE Title. Order of entry: Punk and Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler(w/ Vickie Guerrero), "R-Truth" Ron Killings, Mike Mizanin, Chris Jericho. Eliminations: Punk pinned Truth after the Macho Elbow. Jericho pinned Ziggler after the Codebreaker. Jericho made Kofi tap out to the Walls Of Jericho. Punk knocked Jericho completely out of the Chamber with a roundhouse kick(the door was open as they were getting Kofi out of there) and Jericho was deemed unable to continue, thus being eliminated. Punk pinned Miz after the Go 2 Sleep for the win.
-Beth Phoenix d. Tamina Snuka with the Glam Slam to retain the Women's Title.
-Daniel Bryan won an Elimination Chamber Match to retain the World Title. Order of entry: The Big Show and Wade Barrett, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, Santino Marella, The Great Khali, and Bryan. Eliminations: Show pinned Khali after a spear. Rhodes pinned Show after two Beautiful Disaster kicks followed by an elbowdrop off the second rope from Barrett. Santino got Cody with an O'Connor Roll for a flash pin. Santino pinned Barrett after a swandive headbutt by Bryan. Bryan made Santino tap out to the LeBell Lock for the victory.
-Jack Swagger(w/ Vickie Guerrero) d. Justin Gabriel(w/ Hornswoggle) via anklelock to retain the U.S. Title.
-John Cena d. Kane in an ambulance match after an F-U off the roof of the ambulance to the floor before throwing him into the ambulance and closing the doors.

NWA Anarchy TV #316

-Commentators: Tim E.D. & John Johnson.
-Seth Delay d. Skirra Corvus to retain the T.V. Title by rolling through a Steamboat Press and holding the tights.
-NWA North American Champion Shaun Tempers enlightens us...he blames Heavyweight Champion Azrael for screwing up his shot at the NWA World Title. Commissioner Brodie Ray Chase makes his entrance...he orders Tempers to defend his title against Billy Buck in two weeks. Tempers protested that Buck's boot was loaded and that's why he lost to Buck's superkick in the past...so he wants the superkick banned for the matchup. Buck has no problem with the stipulation, but Brodie adds his own wrinkle...the title can change hands on a countout or DQ. Tempers agrees and Chase makes it official...then Buck superkicks him on the way out. Ha ha.
-Se7en & Lane Vasser(w/ Jeff G. Bailey) d. Tag Team Champions Slim J & Bryan Cassanova by DQ; Cassanova was MIA so Slim J fought by himself. Vasser appeared to have Slim J beaten after the fireman's-carry spinebuster but Mikael Judas appeared in the ring to attack Se7en and Vasser, leading to the disqualification. However, the numbers caught up to Judas as Vasser attacked Judas from behind, setting him up for Se7en's chokeslam...Vasser hit Judas with his fireman's-carry spinebuster after that. Brodie Ray Chase finally brought several wrestlers to the ring to restore order, threatening to fine the NWA Elite members if they didn't back off.
-Bo Newsom came out in a padded coat to protect himself from the fan's leather straps...ha ha. Anthony Henry relieved him of that coat in short order.
-Anthony Henry d. Bo Newsom with the Texas Cloverleaf in a fan lumberjack strap match to win the Young Lions' Title.

ROH, SICW

ROH TV

-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Nigel McGuinness.
-The scheduled main event was Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas vs. The Young Bucks, but Shelton Benjamin was suspended...he was fined for hitting Mark Briscoe in the head with a chair but refused to pay the fine. Haas came out and said he would face either of the Briscoe Brothers one-on-one...so the match was set up as Mark Briscoe vs. Charlie Haas with Jay handcuffed to the ringpost per Haas' request.
-Kevin Steen d. Andy Ridge with the F-5. Steen teased a package piledriver after the match which brought Steve Corino into the ring from the broadcast table...Corino still wasn't cleared to wrestle after Steen's package piledriver from Final Battle...but Jimmy Jacobs attacked Steen, leading to multiple referees having to restore order.
-Eddie Edwards & Adam Cole d. Mike Mondo & Matt Taven when Cole pinned Taven with a crossed-arm German suplex. Mondo dropped Taven with a double-underhook DDT after the match.
-Mark Briscoe(w/ Jay) d. Charlie Haas via rollup. Haas dropped Mark with two Olympic Slams after the match, then blatantly bashed Mark in the head with a chair while Jay was still cuffed to the ringpost and unable to stop it. Haas took out a bag of cash, paying both Shelton's fine and his own for the chairshots.
-Next week: Davey Richards vs. T.V. Champion Jay Lethal for the Heavyweight Title.

SICW Wrestling Explosion

-Commentator: Larry Matysik.
-MsChif d. Serenity after blinding her with green mist.
-Flashback to August 1981: David Von Erich d. Harley Race by DQ when Race pulled the referee into Von Erich to break up an iron claw. Race suplexed Von Erich on the floor, prompting David's brother Kerry to make the save.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Saturday SICW Results From East Carondelet, IL

-Former WWE referee Dave Hebner spoke to the fans at the start of the show.
-Tony Raze & Max Archer d. LaMarcus Clinton & Jamie Lyte when Raze pinned LMC after a Diamond Cutter.
-Gary Jackson d. Bobby D with the Texas Cloverleaf.
-Danny Boy made an appearance, thanking the fans for their support and confirming that he has retired from wrestling to spend time with his family.
-Dave Vaughn & Chris Hargas d. Alexandre Rudolph & Sean Vincent; Rudolph accidentally booted Vincent off the apron and Hargas pinned Rudolph after a modified F-5. Vaughn accidentally hit Hargas earlier in the match, leading to a heated discussion after the matchup.
-The Big Texan d. Purple Passion after a double-underhook powerbomb.
-Ron Powers fought Ricky Cruz to a no-contest to retain the Classic Title. Early in the match, referee Keith Smith Jr. was knocked out by a Cruz superkick that was meant for Powers. Jim Harris came out to replace Smith...Powers tried to set Cruz up on the timekeeper's table for a diving headbutt off the apron, but Cruz moved out of the way. Back in the ring, Cruz ducked a clothesline from Powers that leveled referee Harris instead, giving Powers the opening for a low blow. Powers went for a chair, but Danny Boy tried to grab it away from him...that gave Cruz the opportunity to superkick the chair back into Powers' face! Cruz covered Powers and Danny Boy made a three-count, but that wasn't an official victory and Commissioner Keith Smith called it a no-contest. Upon recovering from the superkick, an enraged Powers bashed Cruz in the head with the chair before leaving with his belt.
-It was announced that Powers would defend against Cruz in a best-of-three-falls match at the next SICW show in East Carondelet...ring announcer Jeff Vernetti interviewed Powers about the matchup.
-Waco(w/ Big Texan) d. Chase King via Pedigree.
-Vernetti interviewed Cruz about next month's main event.
-Chris Hargas won a twelve-man wrestle royal. Eliminations: The Big Texan(multiple wrestlers ganged up on him to get him out), LaMarcus Clinton, Alexandre Rudolph(another victim of a gang attack, one that included his own tag partner Vincent), Jamie Lyte, Dave Vaughn(by partner Hargas), Chase King, Tony Raze, Sean Vincent, Waco, and Max Archer. The final two were Gary Jackson and Chris Hargas and the two fought under standard match rules...ending with Hargas getting the upset pin via backslide.

FCW TV

-Commentators: Chris Russo, Byron Saxton, & S. William Regal. Ring announcer: Caylee Turner.
-Husky Harris d. Colin Cassady with the running senton.
-Summer Rae(fka Danielle Moinet)(w/ Rob Naylor) enlightens us, introducing herself as the new manager on the block. This raises the ire of General Manager Maxine Perez(w/ Norman Smiley)...
-Mike Dalton d. Rick Victor by countering the tigerdriver into a rana pin.
-Queen Raquel Diaz d. Audrey Marie to retain the Women's Title; Audrey used a modified rolling prawn cradle, but both women's shoulders were down and Raquel got an arm up before the three-count.
-Antonio Cesaro d. Marcus Owens(his first appearance in a long time) with his neck-crank submission hold.
-Leo Kruger d. Roman Leakee to retain the Heavyweight Title; Kruger removed a turnbuckle pad and it backfired as he was catapulted into the exposed turnbuckle, then nearly pinned with a modified sunset flip. Leakee rallied but Kruger countered the Checkmate bulldog into a sleeperhold attempt...Leakee escaped the hold via back suplex. Leakee got the champion in his own sleeperhold, but Kruger kicked off the turnbuckles and flipped on top for the three-count.
-So long from the Sunshine State!

Show results

Friday ROH results from Cincinnati, OH:

-Michael Elgin d. Adam Cole.
-Shiloh Jonze & Rudy Switchblade d. Chris Silvio & Sean Casey.
-Shane Haste & Mike Nicholls d. Mike Posey & Corey Hollis.
-Roderick Strong d. Eddie Edwards in a no-holds-barred match.
-Samson Walker d. Mike Mondo.
-Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls d. Shiloh Jonze & Rudy Switchblade.
-T.V. Champion Jay Lethal d. B.J. Whitmer.
-The Briscoe Brothers d. Heavyweight Champion Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly to retain the Tag Team Titles.

Sunday ACW results from Live Oak, TX:

-Just Willie won a four-way dance with Jordan Lensen, Adan Colt, and Lillie Mae.
-Darin Childs & Angel Blue won a four-way dance with A.C.H. & Mia Yim, Davey Vega & Athena, and Gregory James & Rachel Summerlyn.
-Bolt Brady & Ricky Romida won a three-way dance with Highroller Hayze & Johnny Axxle and The Smurf Nation.
-Lady Poison d. Barbi Hayden.
-The Lost Boys & Killah Kash d. Khris Wolfe, Gregory James, & Junior Garza.
-J.T. LaMotta d. Stan Summers.
-J.T. LaMotta d. Jojo Bravo.
-Davey Vega won a four-way dance with Pierre Abernathy, Gary Jay, and Evan Gelistico to retain the T.V. Title.
-Rachel Summerlyn d. Athena.
-Mike Dell d. Jaykus Plisken.
-Scot Summers d. Awesome Andy.
-Jaykus Plisken & James Claxton d. MASADA & Mat Fitchett.
-Angel Blue d. Mia Yim to retain the Joshi Title.
-A.C.H. won a three-way dance with Darin Childs and Shawn Vexx to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Sunday Benefit Show results from Bethalto, IL:

-Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby d. Shorty Biggs & Eric Allen.
-Mephisto d. Neil Diamond Cutter.
-Jimmy D won a four-corner match with The Big texan, Jake Capone, and Vulcan.
-Gavin Alexander d. Jason Allen.
-Drew Stevens d. Richard Biggs.
-Tyler Copeland d. Rusty Graf in a hardcore match.
-The Hooligans d. Alexandre Rudolph & Kurt Styles.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Superstars, Smackdown

WWE Superstars.com

-Commentators: Josh Mathews, Matt Striker, & Scott Stanford.
-Aksana Raudoniene d. Maxine Perez with the Devo Drop(spinebuster).
-U.S. Champion Jack Swagger(w/ Vickie Guerrero) d. Mason Ryan(n/t) via anklelock.
-Tag Team Champions Primo & Epico Colon(w/ Rosa Mendes) d. Santino Marella & Alex Riley(n/t) when Epico pinned Riley after the backcracker.

WWE Smackdown

-Commentators: Josh Mathews, Booker T, & Voldemort.
-The Big Show & The Great Khali d. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes & Wade Barrett when Show pinned Barrett after the chokeslam. Show PUNCHed out Khali after the match.
-Hunico(w/ Donny Camacho) d. Ted DiBiase Jr. when Camacho snapped DiBiase's injured wrist off the top rope, giving Hunico the opening for a rollup pin with a handful of tights.
-Tag Team Champions Primo & Epico Colon(w/ Rosa Mendes) d. Jimmy & Jey Uso(n/t) when Primo pinned Jimmy after the backcracker.
-World Champion Daniel Bryan d. Sheamus O'Shaunessy(n/t) by DQ. Bryan provoked Sheamus repeatedly and Sheamus beat him down in the corner...the referee kept backing Sheamus off until Sheamus threw him down, getting disqualified. Sheamus was a replacement for Randy Orton who was pulled from both this match and the Elimination Chamber due to a concussion sustained from Bryan's BELTing on Raw.
-Jinder Mahal d. Ezekiel Jackson with the camel clutch.
-Tamina Snuka & Alicia Fox d. Women's Champion Beth Phoenix & Natalya Neidhart when Tamina pinned Natalya after the Superfly Splash.
-Santino Marella won a battle royal to earn the final Smackdown Elimination Chamber spot. Eliminations: Derrick Bateman, Percy Watson, Titus O'Neil, Jey Uso, Tyson Kidd, Heath Slater, Darren Young, Yoshi Tatsu, Donny Camacho, Michael McGillicutty, Curt Hawkins, Alex Riley, Tyler Reks, Johnny Curtis, Jimmy Uso, Tag Team Champion Epico Colon, Ted DiBiase Jr., Hunico, Tag Team Champion Primo Colon, Justin Gabriel, Jinder Mahal, Drew McIntyre, Ezekiel Jackson, David Otunga.

Comedy Part 430: Back To The Stage

Location: Comedy Etc. II
Emcee: Aaron Brooks
Feature: Mike Brody
Headliner: Mike Toomey

Seemed like it had been a while since I'd been on stage...actually tried a few new jokes in my Friday night guest set. They seemed to work fairly well, but it was hard to get a read on the audience as they were very chatty at times. Still had a good time...been pondering a break in the near future depending on how much personal schedule shapes up. We shall see...

Thursday, February 16, 2012

NXT, Impact

WWE NXT5.com

-Commentators: Josh Mathews & S. William Regal. Emcee: Matt Striker(naming Regal as his "substitute" for the night).
-Tyson Kidd d. Curt Hawkins by victory-rolling his way into the setup for the Sharpshooter and the tapout.
-Titus O'Neil d. Yoshi Tatsu with the Clash Of The Titus. O'Neil called out Alex Riley after the match...Riley came out but Titus backed off. Sounds like a main event for next week...
-Percy Watson d. Michael McGillicutty with the Percycution.
-Justin Gabriel & Derrick Bateman d. Johnny Curtis & Heath Slater when Bateman pinned Slater after the Mantastic DDT; Kaitlyn Bonin did commentary for the match. Maxine Perez came out afterwards and got into a catfight with Maxine(prompted by some backstage subterfuge by Curtis)...Bateman finally carried Maxine away from ringside.

TNA XPlosion

-No exclusive matches.

TNA Impact

-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Bobby Roode d. Jeff Hardy in a no-DQ match to retain the Heavyweight Title. Kurt Angle attacked Hardy outside the ring and threw him into the ring steps, then tossed him back in the ring where Roode got the win via spear.
-X-Division Champion Austin Aries & Shiima Xion d. Alex Shelley & Shannon Moore; Xion blind-tagged into the match and rolled up Shelley with a handful of tights for the cheap pin.
-Women's Tag Team Champion Madison Rayne won a battle royal for a shot at Women's Champion(and Women's Tag Team Championship partner) Gail Kim. Eliminations: Winter Lea, Brooke Tessmacher, Rosita Fly, Mickie James, O.D.B., Tara Varon, Angelina Love, Sarita Stock, Velvet Sky. Rayne sat outside the ring with Gail and it wasn't clear that she was even a participant in the match until she ran into the ring and dumped Velvet out of the ring from behind.
-James Storm d. Bully Ray via superkick to earn the next Heavyweight Title shot at Roode. After the match, Ray attacked Storm from behind and then got into a confrontation with Brandon Jacobs of the New York Giants at ringside...
-Sting announced that Storm's title shot at Roode would take place at Lockdown in a cage...Roode snapped and hit Sting with a low blow before beating him down and busting him open with the title belt.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

This Week In Wrestling

WWE(www.wwe.com)

NXT5.com this week has:
-Justin Gabriel vs. Derrick Bateman
-Yoshi Tatsu vs. Titus O'Neil
-Percy Watson vs. Michael McGillicutty
-Tyson Kidd vs. Curt Hawkins

Superstars.com this week has:
-Jack Swagger vs. Mason Ryan
-Primo & Epico Colon vs. Santino Marella & Alex Riley
-Aksana Raudoniene vs. Maxine Perez

Smackdown on Friday 2/17 has:
-Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy
-Battle Royal
-The Big Show & The Great Khali vs. Cody Rhodes & Wade Barrett
-Primo & Epico Colon vs. Jimmy & Jey Uso
-Ted DiBiase Jr. vs. Hunico
-Ezekiel Jackson vs. Jinder Mahal
-Tamina Snuka & Alicia Fox vs. Beth Phoenix & Natalya Neidhart

Elimination Chamber is on Sunday 2/19:
-C.M. Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Chris Jericho vs. Kofi Kingston vs. "R-Truth" Ron Killings vs. Mike Mizanin - WWE Title Elimination Chamber Match
-Daniel Bryan vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett vs. The Big Show vs. The Great Khali - World Title Elimination Chamber Match
-John Cena vs. Kane - Ambulance Match
-Beth Phoenix vs. Tamina Snuka - Women's Title

TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)

Impact on Thursday 2/16 has:
-Bobby Roode vs. Jeff Hardy
-James Storm vs. Bully Ray
-Alex Shelley & Shannon Moore vs. Austin Aries & Shiima Xion
-Women's Battle Royal

Victory Road is on Sunday 3/18.

RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 2/17 in Cincinnati, OH:
-The Briscoe Brothers vs. Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly - Tag Team Titles
-Eddie Edwards vs. Roderick Strong - No-Holds-Barred Match
-Jay Lethal vs. B.J. Whitmer
-Adam Cole vs. Michael Elgin
-Mike Mondo vs. Samson Walker
-Tag Team Tournament: Shiloh Jonze & Rudy Switchblade, Sean Casey & Chris Silvio, Shane Haste & Mikey Nicholls, Mike Posey & Corey Hollis

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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.lethalwrestlingalliance.com)

Next show is Saturday 2/25 in Granite City, IL:
-Dan Walsh vs. Darin Corbin - Heavyweight Title
-A.C.H. vs. T.J. Perkins - ACW Heavyweight Title
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly vs. Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett
-Michael Elgin vs. Evan Gelistico
-Christian Rose vs. Gerald James
-The Hooligans vs. Darin Childs & Khris Wolfe
-Rachel Summerlyn vs. Serenity

IHW(www.ihwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/24 in Red Bud, IL:
-Billy McNeil vs. Cameron Cage - Heavyweight Title Chain Match
-Brandon Aarons vs. Eric Allen

DPW(www.facebook.com/dynamoprowrestling)

Next show is Friday 4/6 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Adam Pearce vs. Kahagas - NWA World Title
-K.C. Karrington vs. Trent Stone - NWA Missouri Title
-Santana G vs. Christina Von Eerie
-Tag Team Title Tournament Semifinals & Finals

SOUTH BROADWAY(saintlouiswrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 2/18 in East Carondelet, IL:
-10-Man Wrestle Royal

METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.mecwrestling.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

AAPW(www.allamericanprowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/17 in Marion, IL.

NEW MIDWEST WRESTLING(www.newmidwest.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Springfield, IL:
-Ryan Phoenix vs. Michael Flannery - Heavyweight Title
-Attitude Inc. vs. The Dudesons vs. Southern Comfort vs. ? - Tag Team Titles

3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 2/24 in Des Moines, IA:
-Mark Sterling vs. Ryan Slade - Heavyweight Title
-Perry Saturn vs. Gage Octane
-American Ground & Air vs. Jimmy Rockwell & Mike Sydal - Tag Team Titles
-Angelus Layne vs. Malia Hosaka
-The American Bulldogs vs. Devin Carter & Casanova

3XW has a show on Saturday 2/25 in Grinnell, IA:
-Mark Sterling vs. Mike Sydal - Heavyweight Title
-The American Bulldogs vs. Gage Octane & Casanova
-Angelus Layne vs. Malia Hosaka
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Domino Rivera
-Devin Carter vs. Ray Stryker

METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Kansas City, KS.

WLW(www.harleyrace.com/wlw/wlwhome.htm)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

FTW(www.fullthrottlewrestling.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

RCW(www.midwestrcw.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

BENEFIT SHOW(no website)

Sunday 2/19 in Bethalto, IL:
-The Hooligans vs. Alexandre Rudolph & Jamie Lyte
-Tyler Copeland vs. Rusty Graf - No-DQ Match
-Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby vs. Eric Allen & Shorty Biggs
-Neil Diamond Cutter vs. Mephisto
-Drew Stevens vs. Richard Biggs
-Jason Allen vs. Gavin Alexander
-Frankie D vs. Jimmy D vs. Dick Brody

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DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)

Next show is Friday 3/30 in Miami Beach, FL.

DGUSA has a show on Saturday 3/31 in Miami Beach, FL.

PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/17 in Reseda, CA.

NWA ANARCHY(www.nwaanarchy.net)

Next show is Saturday 2/25 in Cornelia, GA:
-The Hate Junkies vs. Shaun Tempers & Bo Newsom
-Se7en & Lane Vasser vs. Slim J & Johnny Dangerous - Tag Team Titles
-Anthony Henry, Billy Buck, & Skirra Corvus vs. Andrew Pendleton III, Bobby Moore, & John Skyler

IWA MID-SOUTH(www.freewebs.com/iwamidsouth/)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)

Next show is Saturday 2/25 in Reading, PA:
-Chuck Taylor & Johnny Gargano vs. Hallowicked & Ultramantis Black - Tag Team Titles - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Sara Del Rey vs. Archibald Peck
-Colt Cabana vs. Kobald

CHIKARA has a show on Sunday 2/26 in Long Island, NY:
-Mike Quackenbush, Jigsaw, & The Colony vs. Tim Donst, Jakob Hammermeier, & The Batiri
-Sara Del Rey vs. Saturyne
-Francis K. Stevens vs. Kobald

SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

AAW(www.aawrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 2/24 in Berwyn, IL:
-Silas Young vs. Michael Elgin - Heavyweight Title
-Jerry Lawler vs. Mason Beck
-Danny Dnaiels, Jesse Emerson, & Hunter Paine vs. Darin Corbin, Marion Fontaine, & Tweek Phoenix - Cage Match
-MsChif vs. Mena Libra

ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)

Next show is Sunday 2/19 in Live Oak, TX:
-A.C.H. vs. Darin Childs vs. Shawn Vexx - Heavyweight Title
-Mike Dell vs. Jaykus Plisken
-Angel Blue vs. Mia Yim - Joshi Title
-Rachel Summerlyn vs. Athena
-Scot Summers vs. Awesome Andy
-Lady Poison vs. Barbi Hayden
-A.C.H. & Mia Yim vs. Davey Vega & Athena vs. Darin Childs & Angel Blue vs. Gregory James & Rachel Summerlyn

STL Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
MO Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

NWA Anarchy TV #315

-Commentators: Tim E.D. & John Johnson.
-Jeff G. Bailey(w/ Se7en and new recruit Lane Vasser) started the show by enlightening us...
-Jacob Ashworth d. Jeff Lewis with an inverted swinging neckbreaker.
-Adrian Hawkins vowed to not compete in the ring until he got a response from his former trainer Todd Sexton...as a result...
-C.B. Gibson d. Adrian Hawkins by forfeit...Hawkins attacked Gibson after the "match" and locked him in the Sharpshooter. Tommy Daniels came out in defense of his tag team partner and Hawkins left the ring...
-Skirra Corvus won a four-way dance with Bobby Moore, Andrew Pendleton III, and Dustin Knight to earn a shot at T.V. Champion Seth Delay(who did commentary for the match). Eliminations: Pendleton pinned Knight after a flying boot by Moore. Corvus pinned Pendleton via rollup after a backfired double-team by Pendleton and Moore. Corvus pinned Moore after the Graveyard Shift(modified curbstomp).
-Azrael d. Shadow Jackson with the frog splash/elbowdrop to retain the Heavyweight Title. After the match, John Johnson brought the Ambassadors into the ring to assault Shadow in the absence of his partner Nemesis. Shockingly, it was Azrael that would re-enter the ring and stand between the Ambassadors and Shadow to prevent further damage...

Monday, February 13, 2012

WWE Raw

-Commentators: Jerry Lawler & Voldemort.
-Chris Jericho d. Kofi Kingston with the Codebreaker.
-Randy Orton d. The Big Show by DQ when World Champion Daniel Bryan BELTed Orton after he hit the RKO on Show. Bryan BELTed Show for good measure.
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings d. Dolph Ziggler(w/ Vickie Guerrero) by small-packaging him as he was doing situps.
-Tamina Snuka vs. Brie Bella(w/ Nikki) via Superfly Splash; Women's Champion Beth Phoenix did commentary for the match. Beth defends against Tamina at Elimination Chamber.
-WWE Champion C.M. Punk d. Mike Mizanin(n/t) with the Anaconda Vise.

MMWA Special Comment

Packed house at the South Broadway Athletic Club on Saturday night...

The audio guy was having problems all night...the audience started singing the National Anthem on their own until he finally got it cued up. Heh.

Heavyweight Champion Brandon Espinosa received an award from the Missouri Wrestling Revival website for 2011 Wrestler Of The Year...in his acceptance speech, he took a few shots at local guys who had been critical of him in the past. As far as I'm personally concerned...let success be your best response in that situation.

The "one title at a time" rule is usually consistent, though I remember the T.V. Title being started with Gary Jackson when he was already Heavyweight Champion.

Selling is a regular critique on the independent level...particularly when a wrestler is back up fairly quickly after taking a big finishing move. I THINK Texan delivered some kind of foreign object shot but I may have missed it. That double-underhook powerbomb was almost an accidental Tiger Driver '91.

Archer nearly had Chase King beaten after his Michinoku Driver finisher but pulled him up...rarely a good move. King went on to win with Paydirt...which means another Espinosa protege holds a title in MMWA.

I really don't know who they're building up to challenge Espinosa other than Gary(who already has ye olde rematch clause). Fine matchup...Osborne attempted to use the Brodus Clay cross-bodyblock but didn't find the mark, leading to the small package finish. Funny early spot as Osborne threw Gary over the top rope to the floor and celebrated like he'd won(Battle Royal Champion!).

I was asked to do commentary with Tim Miller and Keith for Frankie D vs. Tony Raze...that was an interesting experience. I did my best to push the background of the match: Jimmy D originally resurfaced in MMWA as Raze's tag partner but then Raze won the belts with Texan, so Jimmy cost them the belts back to the Lumberjacks and brought in his brother Frankie as his new/old partner. Didn't catch Raze getting a foot on the bottom rope until after I was off-mic...but the referee missed it too(though the cover was fairly close to the ropes).

Espinosa tried to bring one of his OVW gimmicks to MMWA(putting a dress on his opponent) but Ace was having none of that. Another strong matchup between those two...though like I said, I don't see them building up many future challenges for Espy besides Gary.

Ring announcer Ben Simon informed me after the fact that Vaughn refused the no-DQ stipulation that Ricky Cruz wanted last month...okay then. Vaughn indirectly ends Cruz's undefeated streak in Midwest wrestling...technically Gary SHOULD have a beef with both guys as Vaughn's interference cost him the match but it was Cruz's distration of the referee that allowed it to happen in the first place.

Rest of the month looks like SICW(East Carondelet), the benefit show in Bethalto, and SLA...

Sunday, February 12, 2012

TNA Against All Odds

-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Jeremy Borash.
-Shiima Xion d. Jesse Sorensen by countout after an Asai moonsault to the floor(reportedly resulting in a legit injury to Sorensen).
-Robbie Eckos(w/ Robbie Terry) d. Shannon Moore with an elevated DDT after a cheapshot by Robbie T to retain the T.V. Title.
-Women's Tag Team Champion Gail Kim d. Tara Varon via Eat-The-Feet to retain the Women's Title.
-Samoa Joe & Brutus Magnus d. Matt Morgan & Tommy "Crimson" Mercer to win the Tag Team Titles; Crimson speared Morgan by mistake, allowing Joe to snapmare Morgan into Magnus' middle-rope elbowdrop for the pin and the belts.
-Austin Aries d. Alex Shelley with the Last Chancery to retain the X-Division Title.
-Frankie Kazarian(w/ Christopher Daniels) d. A.J. Styles with the Fade To Black after distraction by Daniels.
-Phil Gunner(w/ Eric Bischoff) d. Garret Bischoff(w/ Hulk Hogan) after the DDT.
-Bobby Roode won a four-corner match with Jeff Hardy, James Storm, and Bully Ray to retain the Heavyweight Title; Roode spat at special enforcer Sting and Sting tried to BELT him but knocked out Hardy by mistake, leading to Roode getting the pin on Hardy.

ROH + SICW

ROH TV

-Commentators: Kevin Kelly, Nigel McGuinness, Jim Cornette.
-Eddie Edwards(w/ Adam Cole) d. Kyle O'Reilly(w/ Heavyweight Champion Davey Richards); O'Reilly attempted to counter a half-crab attempt with a small package, but Eddie reversed the move into his own for the win. Davey came out to support his trainee O'Reilly, which brought out Kyle's Future Shock tag team partner Adam Cole to support EDWARDS.
-Matt Taven vs. Mike Mondo ended in a no-contest when Kevin Steen interrupted the match, laying out both Taven and Mondo with F-5s.
-Roderick Strong & Michael Elgin(w/ Truth Martini) d. Tag Team Champions The Briscoe Brothers by DQ in a non-title match with each team putting $5000 on the line. Martini threw powder in Jay Briscoe's eyes outside the ring...Jay got some water to clear his vision, then went to the backstage area and returned with a baseball bat to clean house(getting disqualified, but such is life)...

SICW Wrestling Explosion

-Commentator: Larry Matysik.
-Chaz Wesson & Dave Vaughn d. The Big Texan & Sean Vincent by DQ; Texan & Vincent didn't get along during the match. It ended when Vincent threw Vaughn over the top rope for the disqualification.
-Flashback to 1983 in Tokyo: King Kong Brody fought Dick Murdoch to a double DQ when both men shoved the referee down. The match had more technical wrestling than you might expect and both ended up bloody(Murdoch from being rammed into the ringpost, Brody from being run head-first into the press table).

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Saturday MMWA Results From St. Louis, MO

-The show started with Heavyweight Champion Brandon Espinosa receiving the Missouri Wrestling Revival website's 2011 Wrestler Of The Year award.
-LaMarcus Clinton d. Mauler; Mauler brought his bullrope into the ring but LMC dropkicked the cowbell back into Mauler's face before covering for the pin. Espinosa jumped LMC afterwards and told the referee to ring the bell for an impromptu match...
-Brandon Espinosa d. LaMarcus Clinton with the frog splash in a quick matchup. Commissioner Keith Smith ruled that Espinosa could not hold two titles at once and stripped him of the T.V. Title.
-The Big Texan(w/ Tony Raze) d. Jimmy D(w/ Frankie D) after a double-underhook powerbomb.
-Chase King d. Max Archer via Paydirt to win the vacant Television Title.
-Gary Jackson d. Battle Royal Champion Dave Osborne in a non-title match after avoiding a cross-bodyblock and getting the pin with a small package.
-Frankie D(w/ Jimmy D) d. Tony Raze(w/ Big Texan) after a Flatliner; Raze appeared to get a foot on the bottom rope during the pin but the referee missed it.
-Brandon Espinosa d. Jr. Heavyweight Champion Ace Hawkins to retain the Heavyweight Title; Espy got the win after hitting a cobra clutch/Stroke combination for the second time in the match.
-Dave Vaughn d. Ricky Cruz by DQ; Gary Jackson came to ringside and got into an argument with Cruz, distracting him from the match and allowing Vaughn to capitalize with a huge spear. However, Jackson entered the ring to attack Vaughn before he could get the pin and indirectly got Cruz disqualified in the process. Jackson cleared the ring of Vaughn and had a tense confrontation with Cruz to close the show...

Show results

Friday WLW results from Richmond, MO:

-Ryan Drago d. Tag Team Champion Jack Gamble.
-Dustin Bozworth d. Brandon Espinosa.
-Stacey O'Brien d. Miss Natural.
-Strong & Reckless(Jeff Strong & Jack Gamble) d. Mark Sterling & Ryan Drago to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Jason Jones d. Brian Breaker in a best-of-three-falls match to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Saturday NWA Anarchy results from Cornelia, GA:

-John Skyler d. Billy Buck.
-The Hate Junkies d. Andrew Pendleton III & Bobby Moore.
-Tag Team Champions Se7en & Lane Vasser & Bryan Cassanova d. Jacob Ashworth, Dustin Knight, & C.B. Gibson by countout.
-Bo Newsom d. Heavyweight Champion Azrael by countout.
-Seth Delay won a three-way dance with Steven Walters and Jeff Lewis to retain the T.V. Title.
-The Ambassadors d. Zach Daniels & Jesse Windham.
-Anthony Henry fought Skirra Corvus to a no-contest to retain the Young Lions' Title.
-Mikael Judas d. Tag Team Champion Lane Vasser by DQ.

Friday, February 10, 2012

Superstars & Smackdown

WWE Superstars.com

-Commentators: Josh Mathews, Matt Striker, & Scott Stanford.
-Justin Gabriel d. Heath Slater with the Fall From Grace.
-Yoshi Tatsu d. Johnny Curtis with the big roundhouse kick.
-Tag Team Champions Primo & Epico Colon(w/ Rosa Mendes) d. J.T.G. & Michael McGillicutty(n/t) when Primo blind-tagged into the match and surprised J.T.G. with the backcracker for the win.
-U.S. Champion Jack Swagger(w/ Vickie Guerrero) d. Santino Marella(n/t) with the anklelock.

WWE Smackdown

-Commentators: Josh Mathews, Booker T, & Voldemort.
-The Great Khali d. Jinder Mahal with the Punjabi Plunge.
-Women's Champion Beth Phoenix d. Alicia Fox(n/t) via Glam Slam. Tamina Snuka ran in to prevent a post-match beating.
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy & The Big Show d. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes & Wade Barrett when Sheamus pinned Barrett after the Brogue Kick.
-Ted DiBiase Jr. d. Hunico(w/ Donny Camacho) by countering an armbreaker with a rollup pin.
-World Champion Daniel Bryan d. Randy Orton(n/t) by DQ; The Big Show did commentary for the match. Bryan bailed out of the ring when Orton set up for the RKO and blatantly provoked Show into a tussle, causing Show to throw Bryan back into the ring. Orton hit the RKO, but the referee called for the disqualification due to Show's interference...leading to a fight between Orton and Show as Bryan escaped with his belt.

Thursday, February 9, 2012

NXT, XPlosion, Impact

WWE NXT5.com

-Commentators: Josh Mathews & S. William Regal. Emcee: Matt Striker.
-Heath Slater d. Derrick Bateman with the flying clothesline/neckbreaker drop.
-Percy Watson d. Darren Young with the Percycution; Titus O'Neil did commentary for the match.
-Tyson Kidd d. Trent Barreta; Trent attempted to block a sunset flip, but Kidd rolled through into his own pinning combination for the three-count. The two shook hands after the match.
-Maxine Perez d. Kaitlyn Bonin with a crucifix pin.
-Tyler Reks & Curt Hawkins d. Jimmy & Jey Uso; Hawkins nailed Jimmy with his walking stick, allowing Reks to get the rollup pin with a handful of tights. Striker protested the finish of the match and was decked by Hawkins for his efforts.

TNA XPlosion

-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Bobby Roode d. Samoa Joe to retain the Heavyweight Title after a mule kick behind the referee's back followed by the Perfectplex(only clips of the match were shown).

TNA Impact

-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Christopher Daniels(w/ Frankie Kazarian) d. A.J. Styles; Kazarian passed brass knuckles in to Daniels and he used them to knock out A.J. in the middle of a Styles Clash attempt.
-Alex Shelley won a non-title triple threat match with X-Division Champion Austin Aries and Douglas Williams when he pinned Aries after Sliced Bread #2.
-Added to Against All Odds: Garret Bischoff vs. Phil Gunner.
-Velvet Sky d. Mickie James via small package.
-Sting & James Storm d. Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode & Bully Ray when Sting made Roode tap out to the Scorpion Deathlock.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

This Week In Wrestling

WWE(www.wwe.com)

NXT5.com this week has:
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. Tyler Reks & Curt Hawkins
-Derrick Bateman vs. Heath Slater
-Percy Watson vs. Darren Young
-Trent Barreta vs. Tyson Kidd
-Kaitlyn Bonin vs. Maxine Perez

Superstars.com this week has:
-Jack Swagger vs. Santino Marella
-Primo & Epico Colon vs. J.T.G. & Michael McGillicutty
-Justin Gabriel vs. Heath Slater
-Yoshi Tatsu vs. Johnny Curtis

Smackdown on Friday 2/10 has:
-Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy & The Big Show vs. Cody Rhodes & Wade Barrett
-Ted DiBiase Jr. vs. Hunico
-The Great Khali vs. Jinder Mahal
-Beth Phoenix vs. Alicia Fox

Elimination Chamber is on Sunday 2/19:
-C.M. Punk vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Chris Jericho vs. Kofi Kingston vs. "R-Truth" Ron Killings vs. Mike Mizanin - WWE Title Elimination Chamber Match
-Daniel Bryan vs. Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett vs. The Big Show vs. The Great Khali - World Title Elimination Chamber Match
-John Cena vs. Kane - Ambulance Match

TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)

Impact on Thursday 2/9 has:
-Sting & James Storm vs. Bobby Roode & Bully Ray
-A.J. Styles vs. Christopher Daniels
-Austin Aries vs. Alex Shelley vs. Douglas Williams
-Mickie James vs. Velvet Sky

Against All Odds is on Sunday 2/12:
-Austin Aries vs. Alex Shelley - X-Division Title
-Matt Morgan & Crimson vs. Samoa Joe & Brutus Magnus - Tag Team Titles
-A.J. Styles vs. Frankie Kazarian
-Jesse Sorensen vs. Shiima Xion
-Gail Kim vs. Tara Varon - Women's Title

RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 2/17 in Cincinnati, OH:
-The Briscoe Brothers vs. Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly - Tag Team Titles
-Eddie Edwards vs. Roderick Strong - No-Holds-Barred Match
-Jay Lethal vs. B.J. Whitmer

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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.lethalwrestlingalliance.com)

Next show is Saturday 2/25 in Granite City, IL:
-Dan Walsh vs. Darin Corbin - Heavyweight Title
-A.C.H. vs. T.J. Perkins - ACW Heavyweight Title
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly vs. Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett
-Michael Elgin vs. Evan Gelistico
-Christian Rose vs. Gerald James
-Rachel Summerlyn vs. Serenity

IHW(www.ihwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/24 in Red Bud, IL:
-Billy McNeil vs. Cameron Cage - Heavyweight Title Chain Match
-Ace Hawkins vs. Neil Diamond Cutter - Illinois Title
-Brandon Aarons vs. Eric Allen

DPW(www.facebook.com/dynamoprowrestling)

Next show is Friday 4/6 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Adam Pearce vs. Kahagas - NWA World Title
-K.C. Karrington vs. Trent Stone - NWA Missouri Title
-Santana G vs. Christina Von Eerie
-Tag Team Title Tournament Semifinals & Finals

SOUTH BROADWAY(saintlouiswrestling.com)

Next MMWA show is Saturday 2/11 in St. Louis, MO:
-Dave Vaughn vs. Ricky Cruz - No-DQ Match

SICW has a show on Saturday 2/18 in East Carondelet, IL:
-10-Man Wrestle Royal

METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.mecwrestling.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

AAPW(www.allamericanprowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/17 in Marion, IL.

NEW MIDWEST WRESTLING(www.newmidwest.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Springfield, IL:
-Ryan Phoenix vs. Michael Flannery - Heavyweight Title
-Attitude Inc. vs. The Dudesons vs. Southern Comfort vs. ? - Tag Team Titles

3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 2/24 in Des Moines, IA:
-Mark Sterling vs. Ryan Slade - Heavyweight Title
-Perry Saturn vs. Gage Octane
-American Ground & Air vs. Jimmy Rockwell & Mike Sydal - Tag Team Titles
-Angelus Layne vs. Malia Hosaka
-The American Bulldogs vs. Devin Carter & Casanova

3XW has a show on Saturday 2/25 in Grinnell, IA:
-Mark Sterling vs. Mike Sydal - Heavyweight Title
-The American Bulldogs vs. Gage Octane & Casanova
-Angelus Layne vs. Malia Hosaka
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Domino Rivera
-Devin Carter vs. Ray Stryker

METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Kansas City, KS.

WLW(www.harleyrace.com/wlw/wlwhome.htm)

Next show is Friday 2/10 in Richmond, MO:
-Jason Jones vs. Brian Breaker - Heavyweight Title
-Lucy Mendez vs. Stacey O'Brien - Women's Title

FTW(www.fullthrottlewrestling.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

RCW(www.midwestrcw.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

BENEFIT SHOW(no website)

Sunday 2/19 in Bethalto, IL:
-The Hooligans vs. Alexandre Rudolph & Jamie Lyte
-Tyler Copeland vs. Rusty Graf - No-DQ Match
-Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby vs. Eric Allen & Shorty Biggs
-Neil Diamond Cutter vs. Mephisto
-Drew Stevens vs. Richard Biggs
-Jason Allen vs. Gavin Alexander
-Frankie D vs. Jimmy D vs. Dick Brody

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DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)

Next show is Friday 3/30 in Miami Beach, FL.

DGUSA has a show on Saturday 3/31 in Miami Beach, FL.

PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/17 in Reseda, CA.

NWA ANARCHY(www.nwaanarchy.net)

Next show is Saturday 2/11 in Cornelia, GA:
-Azrael vs. Bo Newsom - Heavyweight Title
-Jacob Ashworth, Dustin Knight, & C.B. Gibson vs. Se7en, Lane Vasser, & Bryan Cassanova
-The Hate Junkies vs. Andrew Pendleton III & Bobby Moore
-Seth Delay vs. Jeff Lewis - T.V. Title
-Anthony Henry vs. Skirra Corvus - Young Lions' Title

IWA MID-SOUTH(www.freewebs.com/iwamidsouth/)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)

Next show is Saturday 2/25 in Reading, PA:
-Chuck Taylor & Johnny Gargano vs. Hallowicked & Ultramantis Black - Tag Team Titles - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Sara Del Rey vs. Archibald Peck
-Colt Cabana vs. Kobald

CHIKARA has a show on Sunday 2/26 in Long Island, NY:
-Mike Quackenbush, Jigsaw, & The Colony vs. Tim Donst, Jakob Hammermeier, & The Batiri
-Sara Del Rey vs. Saturyne
-Francis K. Stevens vs. Kobald

SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)

Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.

AAW(www.aawrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 2/24 in Berwyn, IL:
-Silas Young vs. Michael Elgin - Heavyweight Title
-Jerry Lawler vs. Mason Beck
-Danny Dnaiels, Jesse Emerson, & Hunter Paine vs. Darin Corbin, Marion Fontaine, & Tweek Phoenix - Cage Match
-MsChif vs. Mena Libra

ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)

Next show is Sunday 2/19 in Live Oak, TX:
-A.C.H. vs. Darin Childs vs. Shawn Vexx - Heavyweight Title
-Mike Dell vs. Jaykus Plisken
-Angel Blue vs. Mia Yim - Joshi Title
-Rachel Summerlyn vs. Athena
-Scot Summers vs. Awesome Andy
-Lady Poison vs. Barbi Hayden
-A.C.H. & Mia Yim vs. Davey Vega & Athena vs. Darin Childs & Angel Blue vs. Gregory James & Rachel Summerlyn

STL Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
MO Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/

Monday, February 6, 2012

WWE Raw

-Your hosts are Jerry Lawler and Voldemort.
-The Big Show d. World Champion Daniel Bryan(w/ A.J. Lee)(n/t) by countout; Show nearly ran into A.J. outside the ring and Bryan left ringside with her under the guise of protecting her.
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. David Otunga via Brogue Kick.
-Randy Orton & The Great Khali d. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes & Wade Barrett when Khali countered Cody's Beautiful Disaster with the JUDO CHOP~! for the win. Orton & Khali didn't get along during or after the match, leading to Orton dropping Khali with an RKO.
-Kelly K, Eve Torres, Alicia Fox, & Tamina Snuka d. Women's Champion Beth Phoenix, Natalya Neidhart, & The Bella Twins when Tamina pinned a Bella after the Superfly Splash.
-Chris Jericho won a non-title six-way match with WWE Champion C.M. Punk, "R-Truth" Ron Killings, Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler(w/ Vickie Guerrero), and Mike Mizanin; R-Truth was injured after a missed somersault plancha midway through the match and had to be assisted back to the dressing room. Jericho stole the pin on Ziggler after Punk's Go 2 Sleep, earning the final entry spot in the Raw Elimination Chamber matchup.

FCW TV

Your hosts are Byron Saxton & S. William Regal, your ring announcer is Caylee Turner.

Kaitlyn Bonin & Audrey Marie vs. Women's Champion/Queen Raquel Diaz & Sofia Cortez: Sofia is former Tough Enough contestant Ivelisse Velez. Raquel and Sofia utilize some unique teamwork to isolate Audrey, then Sofia hits a nasty-looking Stungun. Sofia knocks Kaitlyn off the apron but Audrey attempts to rally despite the lack of a hot tag. Kaitlyn tangles with Raquel and they take the fight to the floor...meanwhile, Audrey pins Cortez with a bridging O'Connor Roll for the win.

Damien Sandow(w/ spotlight) enlightens us...he wants his rematch with new FCW 15 Champion Richie Steamboat whether the medallion's on the line or not.

Tag Team Champions Brad Maddox & Briley Pierce vs. Eli Cottonwood & Corey Graves, non-title: It's been a long time since we've seen Eli in the ring...this could be an interesting pairing. Byron informs Regal that Maddox has been a mentor to Briley...Regal notes that students usually turn on their teachers and he knows that from first-hand experience. The champs do okay against Graves with their tag team CONTINUITY~!...but Eli yanks Maddox out of the ring by the hair to stop their momentum. Brad is able to get away long enough to tag in Pierce and he rallies against Graves, but Eli tags himself into the match without Briley's knowledge. IT'S THE BIG FOOT, chokeslam, goodbye...that was decisive.

Abraham Washington pays a visit to Dr. James Bronson...Abe thinks it's a psychiatric examination, but Bronson puts on a rubber glove and Abe declares the appointment over.

Seth Rollins vs. Roman Leakee vs. Dean Ambrose; Winner gets the next shot at Heavyweight Champion Leo Kruger. Regal knows Ambrose very well, of course...and it doesn't take long for Dean to notice Regal's presence at the broadcast table. Rivals Rollins and Ambrose work together against Leakee...that's an interesting alliance. However, Dean ends it by clotheslining Seth out of the ring and quickly small-packaging Leakee...for two. Seth returns fire by low-bridging Ambrose out of the ring, then springboards into the ring only to take a fist to the gut from Leakee. Ambrose re-enters and counters Leakee's Checkmate bulldog by taking him down into the Regal Stretch, greatly amusing a member of our broadcast team. Leakee barely reaches the ropes to escape...then Seth levels Dean with a springboard clothesline and sends Leakee out of the ring with Avada Kedavra! Seth covers Dean...for two. Ambrose blocks another Avada Kedavra attempt and drops Seth with an atomic facebuster...for two. Dean lowers the kneepad to set up for a knee trembler, but Seth avoids it and hits a jumping enzuigiri! Dean avoids an advanced curbstomp but Seth crosses everyone up by running the ropes into a suicide dive on Leakee. Seth re-enters with an enzuigiri from the apron on Dean...phoenix splash misses but Seth rolls through, kicking off a furious exchange of strikes between the two. Both turn to bash Leakee off the apron, then return their attention to each other. Ambrose hits Seth with the knee trembler, then follows up with a lariat and sets up for the Midnight Special. However, Leakee enters and picks up BOTH men on his shoulders at the same time for a Samoan Drop! Leakee clotheslines Rollins out of the ring, then plants Ambrose with the Checkmate bulldog for the victory!

Earlier today: Regal gave Danielle Moinet a tour of the facility...and General Manager Maxine Perez felt like Mr. Regal was taking too much of a "hands-on" approach.

Bo Rotundo vs. Nick Rogers: This is Bo's return to the ring after an injury caused a premature end to his Heavyweight Title reign. Rogers tries to attack the previously-lacerated kidney but that just ticks Rotundo off...and he finishes in short order with the spear.

FCW 15 Champion Richie Steamboat vs. Damien Sandow, non-title: Sandow is going old-school with no theme music...just "LIGHTS! SPOTLIGHT!" Thank you for your irrelevant opinion! It doesn't take long for tempers to flare...a missed corner splash allows Sandow to dump Richie on the top rope with a half-slingshot suplex. Steamboat fires back with an aerial assault, delivering the spinaround neckbreaker...but he can't make an immediate cover and Sandow kicks out of the pin attempt. Damien rolls out of the ring and Richie pulls him back in...but Damien gets a hold of a wrench from under the ring and nails Steamboat with it! Whoops, the referee sees it and that's a DQ...not that the title was on the line or anything. Sandow gloats about his actions and holds up the medallion before dropping it on the unconscious champion...

Next week: Leo Kruger vs. Roman Leakee for the Heavyweight Title. So long from the Sunshine State!

Sunday, February 5, 2012

NWA Anarchy TV #314

Your hosts are Tim E.D. & John Johnson...time to wrap up Seasons' Beatings.

The Urban Assault Squad vs. The Hate Junkies, Hangman Match: Shadow Jackson & Nemesis rush the ring to attack Dany Only & Stryknyn...the only way to win this match is to hang both opponents over the top rope with nooses. Stryknyn attempts to retrieve one of the nooses but Nemesis gives him a back suplex on the entrance ramp. Nemesis brings that noose into the ring while Stryknyn re-enters with the other one. Stryknyn teases a piledriver on the floor but Shadow counters by catapulting him into the broadcast stand! Shadow hangs Only over the top rope but Stryknyn hands Only a chair to bash Shadow in the head. The Junkies throw multiple chairs into the ring and abuse Shadow until Nemesis finally gets back into the fight. However, Only back-suplexes Nemesis onto the pile of chairs and then hangs Jackson over the ropes...Stryknyn goes after Nemesis, but Nemesis hangs onto the ropes and fights back. The brawl continues outside the ring for several minutes...Nemesis and Only brawl on one side of the ring as a bloody Stryknyn DDTs Shadow on the floor! Only is left bloody from taking a chair to the head...and Shadow and Nemesis get their second wind. Shadow hits the Stunner on Only followed by a senton fron Nemesis, then Stryknyn gets the same treatment! Shadow hits the 1031 Spinebuster on Only, dropping him on Stryknyn...then Nemesis sentons both men at once! The hanging is a formality at this point...your winners, the Urban Assault Squad!

Adam Pearce vs. Heavyweight Champion Azrael vs. NWA North American Champion Shaun Tempers, three-way dance for the NWA World Title: Pearce has no theme music because he's OLDSCHOOL~! Azrael gets the most positive crowd reaction during the introductions...hmm. Pearce politely suggests that Azrael and Tempers settle their own differences while he watches from the floor. However, Azrael and Tempers yank Pearce into the ring instead and it's two-on-one against the champ. They were Anarchy Tag Team Champions together, though they aren't exactly on the same page nowadays as only one can win this match. They double-clothesline Pearce to the floor and Shaun tells Azrael to bring him back in the ring...then rolls up Azrael for a near-fall. Ha ha.

Azrael doesn't take kindly to Tempers' actions and goes on the attack, only for Pearce to trip him up and yank him to the floor. That leaves Pearce and Tempers to battle in the ring...these two have fought in the past with the belt on the line. Azrael re-enters the fray as we get several sequences with each pairing in the match. Johnson notes the implications of a title change as Azrael or Tempers would have to forfeit their previous championship to take on the commitments of the NWA World Champion. Pearce gets Azrael in a sleeper and Tempers gets PEARCE in a sleeper, raising the question of how THIS would work...but Azrael rakes the eyes of both men to break it up. Pearce belly-to-belly suplexes Tempers, Azrael stuns Pearce with a jumping enzuigiri, Tempers drops Azrael with an overhead suplex, then Pearce levels Tempers with a huge LARIATOOOO that sends him clear out of the ring!

Now everyone is down...Johnson says that if Pearce is eliminated by countout or DQ, the belt doesn't change hands. Azrael sets up a superplex on Pearce but Tempers takes Azrael down from the ropes with a Russian legsweep...for two. Tempers tries for a top-rope Rude Awakening on Pearce but the champion elbows him away...and Azrael catches Tempers in the Ted Bundy(Hellevator) out of nowhere for the first elimination!

Azrael goes back after Pearce and hits another jumping enzuigiri...then the frog splash/elbowdrop! Cover...but Tempers puts Pearce's foot on the bottom rope! Tempers won't leave ringside and mouths off to Azrael...distracting him long enough for Pearce to regain his senses. Pearce keeps up the pressure but can't seem to keep Azrael down...however, a huge LARIATOOOOO finally does the job and Pearce retains the NWA World Title!

NWA Anarchy security members help Pearce to his feet...but Pearce grabs one and gives him a piledriver before celebrating with his belt. He gives the poor kid a SECOND piledriver...boo that man!

Comedy Part 429: Pardon The Interruption

Location: Comedy Etc. II
Emcee: Aaron Brooks
Feature: Chris Smith
Headliner: Mike Green

Should have asked a bit sooner about a guest set on Saturday's late show, but thankfully Art Vieluf was cool about it. I kept it short and sweet...don't think I tried anything overly new, just kept it to a quick solid set. Fun weekend of shows(I was there Friday and also watched both shows Saturday)...the late show was slightly marred by an unruly customer who threw a beer bottle at the wall as he was being ejected. Don't see that too often...though the Viking helmet may have been a tipoff about the guy's mindset...

ROH & SICW

ROH TV

-Your hosts are Kevin Kelly & Nigel McGuinness.
-Jay Lethal d. Mike Bennett(w/ Bob Evans & Maria Kanellis) in a no-time-limit match to retain the T.V. Title; a double-knockout spot left Lethal down and Bennett slumped on the ropes, so Evans distracted the ref while Maria pushed Bennett back onto Lethal. However, the move backfired as Lethal crucifixed him for the flash pin.
-Jim Cornette confronted the returning Kevin Steen over injuring three men at Final Battle with the package piledriver(Steve Corino, Jimmy Jacobs, & El Generico). Cornette talked about how the piledriver destroyed careers in the past(including Steve Austin) and announced that the piledriver and any variation of the move was now banned in ROH.
-Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas were scheduled to face The Bravado Brothers but refused to wrestle anyone but The Briscoe Brothers for the Tag Team Titles...Jim Cornette tried to restore order but Mark & Jay were ready for the fight.
-The Briscoe Brothers d. Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas by DQ to retain the Tag Team Titles when Shelton hit Mark in the head with a chair after Haas kicked out of an O'Connor Roll by Mark.
-Next week: Eddie Edwards vs. Kyle O'Reilly and The Briscoe Brothers vs. Roderick Strong & Michael Elgin.

SICW Wrestling Explosion

-Your host is Larry Matysik.
-Ricky Cruz d. Classic Champion Ron Powers(w/ Big Texan & Sean Vincent) by countout; Powers retained the title. Cruz started the match by entering the front door and catching Powers by surprise. Texan & Vincent interfered several times which brought Chaz Wesson out to back up Cruz. Finally, the referee ejected everyone from ringside...the end came when Cruz sent Powers and himself to the floor with a Cactus Clothesline, but only Cruz beat the ten-count. Hell broke loose after the match as Cruz & Wesson brawled with Texan & Vincent...Powers made his exit with the belt.
-Flashback to October 1983: Terry Gordy & Eddie Mansfield d. Spike Huber & Tom Pritchard; Gordy weakened Pritchard with the Oriental Spike before finishing him with an elbowdrop off the second turnbuckle.
-Next week: Dave Vaughn & Chaz Wesson vs. The Big Texan & Sean Vincent, plus a classic matchup between King Kong Brody & Dick Murdoch.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Show results

Saturday ROH results from Baltimore, MD:

-Kevin Steen d. Andy Ridge.
-Eddie Edwards & Adam Cole d. Mike Mondo & Matt Taven.
-Mark Briscoe d. Charlie Haas.
-The Young Bucks d. Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander.
-Davey Richards d. T.V. Champion Jay Lethal to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Mike Bennett d. T.J. Perkins.
-Tommaso Ciampa d. Guy Alexander.
-Eddie Edwards d. Roderick Strong.
-Jay Lethal d. Kenny King to retain the T.V. Title.
-Kevin Steen d. Adam Cole.
-Michael Elgin d. Kyle O'Reilly.

Saturday MPW results from Kansas City, KS:

-The Heroes For Hire d. The Hooligans by DQ to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Dan Walsh d. Davey Vega in a no-DQ match.
-Mark Sterling d. Neil Diamond Cutter.
-Jeremy Wyatt d. A.C.H. to retain the NWA Central States Title.
-Bradley Charles d. Tyler Cook in a falls-count-anywhere match to win the held-up NWA Kansas Title.
-Mike Sydal d. Jack Mecidol.
-The Hooligans d. The American Bulldogs.
-Domino Rivera d. Hoodlum.
-Jeremy Wyatt, Bradley Charles, & Mark Sterling d. Bull Schmitt, Trevor Murdoch, & Matt Murphy.

Superstars & Smackdown

Quick note for local wrestling fans: The IHW show has been postponed until 3/24.

WWE Superstars.com

Your hosts are Josh Mathews, Matt Striker, & Scott Stanford.

Yoshi Tatsu vs. Jinder Mahal: Solid opener...Yoshi rallies but misses the spinning heel kick off the top rope. Mahal mows him down with a knee to the back of the head from behind, then finishes with the camel clutch.

Kelly K & Alicia Fox vs. The Bella Twins: Stanford calls it a half-rematch from the eight-woman tag at the Royal Rumble. Kelly gets the win with the K-2(Rocker Dropper) on...um...a Bella.

U.S. Champion Jack Swagger(w/ Vickie Guerrero) vs. "R-Truth" Ron Killings, non-title: R-Truth is a former U.S. Champion himself...of course, a win here would put him right back in title contention. Pretty big match for Superstars. YAY WRESTLING~! to start...of course Swagger is well-versed in that department but Truth does fine on his end of things. R-Truth gets a good run of offense including a huge plancha, but Vickie distracts him and Swagger kicks out his leg before landing a Swaggerbomb. Swagger keeps him down and works on the back, but Truth kicks his way back into things and victory-rolls him out of nowhere...for two. DDT...for two. Swagger reverses a whip into a leg takedown and anklelock attempt but R-Truth kicks him off and drop-toeholds him into a position for an axe kick attempt...which misses. Swagger nails a clothesline and flying shoulderblock, then goes for his second Swaggerbomb of the match...Truth gets the boot up but Swagger sees it coming and grabs him for an anklelock attempt! Undaunted, R-Truth rolls through to send Jack into the turnbuckles...Paydirt HITS and R-Truth beats the U.S. Champion!

WWE Smackdown

Your hosts are Josh Mathews, Booker T, & Voldemort.

General Manager Theodore Long announces the Elimination Chamber participants for Smackdown: World Champion Daniel Bryan, Wade Barrett, The Big Show, Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes, Mark Henry, and Randy Orton. Mark Henry arrives to complain about not getting a one-on-one shot at the title...and he's perfectly willing to intimidate Long into giving him that shot. Long doesn't take kindly to that...so he takes him out of the Chamber match AND indefinitely suspends him for putting his hands on him! Henry decides to get his money's worth, but Sheamus O'Shaunessy makes the save and lays out Henry with the Brogue Kick! Sheamus still hasn't made his decision on his WrestleMania title shot and says he'll wait until after the Elimination Chamber for that. This brings out Cody...have there been any dual champions since The Ultimate Warrior? Anywho, Long decides an impromptu match is in order...

Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy, non-title: Fine matchup as I shift into coasting mode...Sheamus has been taking a few pages out of Fit Finlay's playbook lately as he's been using the Regal Roll. After a nice sequence of finisher evasions, Sheamus finishes with the actual Celtic Cross(Finlay's Air Raid Crash/Emerald Frosion finisher).

Justin Gabriel vs. Hunico(w/ Donny Camacho): The match doesn't even get started because Rhodes(still fuming at ringside) jumps Gabriel from behind. The heels triple-team Gabriel until The Great Khali makes the save. JUDO CHOPS~! Hunico takes the Punjabi Plunge as Rhodes wisely retreats. Later in the show, we're told that Khali has been granted Henry's spot in the Elimination Chamber because...um...I'll get back to you on that.

Tag Team Champions Primo & Epico Colon(w/ Rosa Mendes) vs. Santino Marella & Hacksaw Jim Duggan, non-title: Santino's on the hunt for a new regular tag team partner, as you may have guessed. Rosa's distraction allows Primo to get the win over Santino with the backcracker.

Even Voldemort is finally warming up to World Champion Daniel Bryan, thus cementing his heel turn. The Big Show interrupts his promo and Bryan finally pushes him too far, earning himself a chokeslam. A neckbraced A.J. Lee comes out to stand up for her man, stopping Show from delivering the PUNCH and taking Bryan out of the ring...

Tamina Snuka & Aksana Raudoniene vs. Women's Champion Beth Phoenix & Natalya Neidhart: Even Beth is getting tired of Natalya's recent losing streak as she tags herself into the match, finishing Aksana quickly with the Glam Slam. Nattie looks for post-match retribution with the Sharpshooter on Aksana, but Tamina superkicks her and delivers a Superfly Splash for fun.

Randy Orton vs. Wade Barrett, no-DQ match: Hard-hitting hardcore-style matchup...a table comes into play but Wade fights out of Randy's superplex attempt to shove him backwards through the table. Both men use chairs at different points in the match...Wade powers out of an RKO attempt to hit the Bossman Slam but Orton gets a foot on the bottom rope. Barrett looks to finish with a pumphandle slam but Randy escapes the move to hit the RKO...then delivers a second RKO onto the chair for the win.

Next week: Daniel Bryan vs. Randy Orton.