-Dolph Ziggler(w/ Vickie Guerrero) d. U.S. Champion Kofi Kingston(n/t) via Zigzag.
-Kelly K & Eve Torres d. Women's Champion Brie Bella & Nikki Bella when Kelly pinned Brie(?) after the Rocker Dropper(K-2?).
-Michael Cole interviewed Alex Riley...Riley didn't take kindly to Cole's words and manhandled him, only to get jumped by Mike Mizanin. Riley got the better of the ensuing brawl and Miz ran away.
-C.M. Punk(w/ Mason Ryan) d. Rey Misterio Jr.; Ryan ran just enough interference to give Punk the opening for a big roundhouse kick to score the victory.
-Amazing Kharma addresses the fans...she had a dream to make it to WWE, even though she was once told she didn't fit the mold. She finally made it, but her other dream is to be a mother and she's currently pregnant, so she'll be out of the ring for a while. This brings out the Bellas to make fun of her...Kharma sincerely hopes the Bellas will still be around when she returns to action...heh.
-Evan Bourne d. Jack Swagger with a victory roll.
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings d. WWE Champion John Cena(n/t) by countout; Truth kept bailing out of the ring when Cena gained any momentum, finally baiting Cena into following him to the floor. Truth delivered a well-timed cheapshot and beat the ten-count back into the ring. After the match, Truth threw a drink in the face of a Cena fan in the audience...why not?
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 29, 2011
SICW Wrestling Explosion
This show was dedicated to the entirety of the six-man tag from the last East Carondelet show...Larry Matysik informed us that Danny Boy Hawkins is re-retiring due to the back issues that forced him to the sidelines previously. We're also told that Ted DiBiase will be at the next East Carondelet show on June 18th...woo.
Dory Funk Jr., Gary Jackson, & Chaz Wesson vs. Classic Champion Ron Powers, Kevin X, & Sean Vincent in a best-of-three-falls match: The heels triple-teamed Chaz into oblivion and destroyed his leg. That led to a surprising first fall for the heels as Vincent forced Wesson to tap out to the figure-four leglock(with Powers providing an illegal assist from outside the ring).
Funk huddled with his partners before the second fall and Chaz was able to keep his opponents away from the leg for the most part. Vincent got to the leg again and attempted the figure-four once again, but Wesson kicked him away. Sean gave it one more try and Chaz small-packaged him to win the second fall and even the score.
Chaos broke loose in the third fall as everyone fought in and around the ring...Funk was able to engineer a collision between Powers and Vincent, then rolled up Powers for the deciding three-count.
Dory Funk Jr., Gary Jackson, & Chaz Wesson vs. Classic Champion Ron Powers, Kevin X, & Sean Vincent in a best-of-three-falls match: The heels triple-teamed Chaz into oblivion and destroyed his leg. That led to a surprising first fall for the heels as Vincent forced Wesson to tap out to the figure-four leglock(with Powers providing an illegal assist from outside the ring).
Funk huddled with his partners before the second fall and Chaz was able to keep his opponents away from the leg for the most part. Vincent got to the leg again and attempted the figure-four once again, but Wesson kicked him away. Sean gave it one more try and Chaz small-packaged him to win the second fall and even the score.
Chaos broke loose in the third fall as everyone fought in and around the ring...Funk was able to engineer a collision between Powers and Vincent, then rolled up Powers for the deciding three-count.
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Show results
Friday 3XW results from Des Moines, IA:
-Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin d. Devin Carter & Casanova.
-Zach Thompson d. Mike Sydal to retain the Pure Wrestling Title.
-American Ground & Air d. The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West).
-Brian Ash d. Sir Bradley Charles to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Jeremy Wyatt won a Royal Rumble.
Friday PWG results from Reseda, CA:
-Willie Mack d. Kevin Steen.
-The Dynasty(Joey Ryan & Scorpio Sky) d. The Fightin' Taylor Boys.
-Chuck Taylor d. Kenny King.
-The Young Bucks d. The RockNES Monsters to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Austin Aries & Roderick Strong d. Brandon & Dustin Cutler.
-Eddie Edwards vs. Alex Shelley.
-Kevin Steen & Akira Tozawa d. El Generico & Ricochet.
-Claudio Castagnoli d. Chris Hero to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday NMW results from Springfield, IL:
-Dixieland Destroyer & Randy Ray d. Davey Vega & Pierre Abernathy.
-Scott Keyes d. Truk Thompson in a chair match.
-Blake Steel d. Bucky Collins.
-Eric Logan & Derek Moss d. The Kentucky Buffet.
-Tom Arson d. Matty Montcalm.
-Ryan Phoenix d. Michael Shard to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Tony G d. Hunter Matthews.
-Attitude Inc. d. Mississippi Madman & Benz in a tornado tag match to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Tyler Priegel d. Dan The Man in a ladder match to retain the Central Illinois Title.
Saturday PWG results from Reseda, CA:
-Kenny King d. Brian Cage.
-Kevin Steen & Akira Tozawa d. The RockNES Monsters.
-Ricochet d. Willie Mack.
-The Dynasty d. Brandon & Dustin Cutler.
-Eddie Edwards d. El Generico.
-The Young Bucks d. Austin Aries & Roderick Strong to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Akira Tozawa d. Chris Hero.
-Claudio Castagnoli d. Low-Ki to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday NWA Anarchy results from Cornelia, GA:
-Brodie Ray Chase d. Jeff Lewis to retain the T.V. Title.
-Kimo fought Azrael to a double DQ.
-Ace Rockwell d. Kyle Matthews.
-Jacob Ashworth d. Skirra Corvus.
-Armed & Dangerous d. Andrew Pendleton III & Brian Casey.
-Bo Newsom d. Tommy Daniels.
-Billy Buck & Andrew Alexander d. The Hate Junkies in a falls-count-anywhere match.
-Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin d. Devin Carter & Casanova.
-Zach Thompson d. Mike Sydal to retain the Pure Wrestling Title.
-American Ground & Air d. The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West).
-Brian Ash d. Sir Bradley Charles to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Jeremy Wyatt won a Royal Rumble.
Friday PWG results from Reseda, CA:
-Willie Mack d. Kevin Steen.
-The Dynasty(Joey Ryan & Scorpio Sky) d. The Fightin' Taylor Boys.
-Chuck Taylor d. Kenny King.
-The Young Bucks d. The RockNES Monsters to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Austin Aries & Roderick Strong d. Brandon & Dustin Cutler.
-Eddie Edwards vs. Alex Shelley.
-Kevin Steen & Akira Tozawa d. El Generico & Ricochet.
-Claudio Castagnoli d. Chris Hero to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday NMW results from Springfield, IL:
-Dixieland Destroyer & Randy Ray d. Davey Vega & Pierre Abernathy.
-Scott Keyes d. Truk Thompson in a chair match.
-Blake Steel d. Bucky Collins.
-Eric Logan & Derek Moss d. The Kentucky Buffet.
-Tom Arson d. Matty Montcalm.
-Ryan Phoenix d. Michael Shard to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Tony G d. Hunter Matthews.
-Attitude Inc. d. Mississippi Madman & Benz in a tornado tag match to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Tyler Priegel d. Dan The Man in a ladder match to retain the Central Illinois Title.
Saturday PWG results from Reseda, CA:
-Kenny King d. Brian Cage.
-Kevin Steen & Akira Tozawa d. The RockNES Monsters.
-Ricochet d. Willie Mack.
-The Dynasty d. Brandon & Dustin Cutler.
-Eddie Edwards d. El Generico.
-The Young Bucks d. Austin Aries & Roderick Strong to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Akira Tozawa d. Chris Hero.
-Claudio Castagnoli d. Low-Ki to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday NWA Anarchy results from Cornelia, GA:
-Brodie Ray Chase d. Jeff Lewis to retain the T.V. Title.
-Kimo fought Azrael to a double DQ.
-Ace Rockwell d. Kyle Matthews.
-Jacob Ashworth d. Skirra Corvus.
-Armed & Dangerous d. Andrew Pendleton III & Brian Casey.
-Bo Newsom d. Tommy Daniels.
-Billy Buck & Andrew Alexander d. The Hate Junkies in a falls-count-anywhere match.
Friday, May 27, 2011
WWE Smackdown
Trainwreck interview to start with the same players as a few weeks ago...even General Manager Theodore Long notes that the situation seems familiar. Long story short, the main event is Christian Cage vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Mark Henry with the winner facing Randy Orton for the World Title next week.
Sin Cara vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.: PPV rematch here. After being held in check by Jerry Lawler's presence on Raw, Michael Cole seems to be back to his usual abrasive form. Hello, mute button. Anywho, fine matchup...Cara wins after a variation of La Mistica which foregoes the Fujiwara armbar hold in favor of a bulldog-ish landing.
Daniel Bryan vs. Cody Rhodes(w/ baggers): Nice formula we have going here...good wrestler + good wrestler = good wrestling match. Rhodes appears set to finish with the Crossrhodes but Bryan counters to take him down into the LeBell Lock and Cody taps out FAST. Rhodes decides to win the war via post-match attack...plus a bagging.
Ezekiel Jackson vs. Heath Slater: Heath gets in his shots, Zeke overpowers him, torture rack...Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett and Justin Gabriel run in for the DQ, but Jackson fights them off.
Kane vs. The Great Khali(w/ Runjin Singh): This is hyped as a "Monster's Brawl"...OMG THEY ALMOST ACKNOWLEDGED TNA RUN IN PH33R~! This is about as good as you'd expect...yeah. Kane wins after a flying clothesline off the top rope...WOO~! Jinder Mahal shows up to yell at Khali and slap him...Singh speaks up for his brother, but Khali turns on him and grabs him in the pineapple squeeze! Ladies and gentlemen, we have a heel turn.
Kaitlyn Bonin & A.J. Lee(w/ Natalya Neidhart) vs. Alicia Fox & Tamina Snuka: Okay, a lot on the scorecard here. Nattie seems to be in a position to mentor the newbie divas, including the returning A.J. who is making her Smackdown debut...WOO~! On the other side, Tamina seems to have returned to the dark side since her split with Santino. Fairly short matchup...Alicia gets the pin on Kaitlyn after the axe kick(a move that commentator Booker T appreciates).
Christian Cage vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Mark Henry, no-DQ match: World Champion Randy Orton joins the party for a ringside seat during the matchup...Christian nearly wins with the Killswitch on Sheamus but Henry pulls Christian out of the ring. Later, Christian falls victim to the World's Strongest Slam only for Sheamus to break up HENRY'S pinfall attempt. Henry randomly shoves Orton at ringside, causing Randy to jump in the ring and deliver an RKO! The referee devotes his full attention to getting Orton out of the ring, totally missing Christian's pin attempt on Sheamus after a spear. Christian bugs the ref about this...then walks right into a pump kick from Sheamus that gives the ex-king the victory.
Sin Cara vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.: PPV rematch here. After being held in check by Jerry Lawler's presence on Raw, Michael Cole seems to be back to his usual abrasive form. Hello, mute button. Anywho, fine matchup...Cara wins after a variation of La Mistica which foregoes the Fujiwara armbar hold in favor of a bulldog-ish landing.
Daniel Bryan vs. Cody Rhodes(w/ baggers): Nice formula we have going here...good wrestler + good wrestler = good wrestling match. Rhodes appears set to finish with the Crossrhodes but Bryan counters to take him down into the LeBell Lock and Cody taps out FAST. Rhodes decides to win the war via post-match attack...plus a bagging.
Ezekiel Jackson vs. Heath Slater: Heath gets in his shots, Zeke overpowers him, torture rack...Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett and Justin Gabriel run in for the DQ, but Jackson fights them off.
Kane vs. The Great Khali(w/ Runjin Singh): This is hyped as a "Monster's Brawl"...OMG THEY ALMOST ACKNOWLEDGED TNA RUN IN PH33R~! This is about as good as you'd expect...yeah. Kane wins after a flying clothesline off the top rope...WOO~! Jinder Mahal shows up to yell at Khali and slap him...Singh speaks up for his brother, but Khali turns on him and grabs him in the pineapple squeeze! Ladies and gentlemen, we have a heel turn.
Kaitlyn Bonin & A.J. Lee(w/ Natalya Neidhart) vs. Alicia Fox & Tamina Snuka: Okay, a lot on the scorecard here. Nattie seems to be in a position to mentor the newbie divas, including the returning A.J. who is making her Smackdown debut...WOO~! On the other side, Tamina seems to have returned to the dark side since her split with Santino. Fairly short matchup...Alicia gets the pin on Kaitlyn after the axe kick(a move that commentator Booker T appreciates).
Christian Cage vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Mark Henry, no-DQ match: World Champion Randy Orton joins the party for a ringside seat during the matchup...Christian nearly wins with the Killswitch on Sheamus but Henry pulls Christian out of the ring. Later, Christian falls victim to the World's Strongest Slam only for Sheamus to break up HENRY'S pinfall attempt. Henry randomly shoves Orton at ringside, causing Randy to jump in the ring and deliver an RKO! The referee devotes his full attention to getting Orton out of the ring, totally missing Christian's pin attempt on Sheamus after a spear. Christian bugs the ref about this...then walks right into a pump kick from Sheamus that gives the ex-king the victory.
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Thursday Wrestling TV
WWE Superstars
Your Raw-brand hosts are Scott Stanford & Josh Mathews.
Santino Marella vs. Zack Ryder: They trade overblown celebrations to start...I hear an Italian accent from our official and make it a point to note the presence of Guido "Nunzio" Maritado as our referee. Ryder manages a run of offense, but misses the facewash kick in the corner and Santino finishes him off with the Cobra.
Replay of the Macho Man Randy Savage tribute video...oh yeah.
J.T.G. vs. Curt Hawkins: J is all "what heel turn?" and everyone else is all "NXT is still on?"...okay then. Fine competitive matchup...Hawkins lures J.T.G. into a throatsnap off the top rope to set up the Heatseeker Elbow(which we should just officially rename the Macho Elbow at this point).
Recap of the vehicular assault on The Big Show from Raw. My main thought during that segment? "It's gonna kill the battery for Ricardo to leave the headlights on like that..."
Your Smackdown-brand hosts are Jack Korpela & Matt Striker.
Trent Baretta vs. Tyson Kidd(w/ Armando Alejandro Estrada): ...wait, what? Kidd's going through the unemployed managers like crazy nowadays. Armando is unusually reserved...right up until he provides a distraction at a key moment, allowing Kidd to dropkick Baretta off the turnbuckles to the floor. Estrada stomps Trent on the floor, then Tyson adds a swinging neckbreaker on the concrete(ouch). Baretta fights out of a back suplex attempt off the top rope, landing on top of Kidd for a CLOSE near-fall. Springboard dropkick gets another near-fall. Gobstopper Knee is blocked and Kidd attempts the Sharpshooter but Trent victory-rolls him...for two. Kidd cuts him off and dumps him face-first on the top turnbuckle, but Trent backflips out of a German suplex attempt and nails the Gobstopper Knee...for two! Tyson rolls out to the floor to regroup, then cuts off a dive attempt with a jumping kick. Kidd to the third floor...our second Macho Elbow of the night connects, but this one only gets a two-count!
Kidd quickly gets the legs and locks on the Sharpshooter in the middle of the ring...it looks like it's all over but Baretta gets to the ropes out of desperation! Trent slumps on the bottom rope and Kidd attempts an inside-out slingshot legdrop...nobody home! Kidd re-enters with a sunset flip and Trent rolls through into his own rollup...for two! Tyson spinkicks Trent in the gut, then nails the fisherman neckbreaker out of nowhere...that finally keeps Baretta down for three. Armando gloats about the win...good for him.
TNA Impact
-A.J. Styles & Christopher Daniels d. Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer in a street fight when Styles pinned Dreamer after a spike piledriver.
-Jeff Jarrett(w/ Karen Angle-Jarrett) d. Matt Morgan; Scott Steiner hit Morgan with the Flatliner behind the ref's back, allowing Jarrett to get the win.
-Women's Champion Mickie James d. Winter Lea(w/ Angelina Love) via jumping DDT. Love attacked Mickie after the match.
-Abyss d. Brian Kendrick via Blackhole Slam to retain the X-Division Title.
-Eric Young d. Phil Gunner via small package(after teasing a laydown job) to win the T.V. Title.
-Kurt Angle d. Rob Van Dam with the Olympic Slam; Jeff Jarrett and Karen Angle-Jarrett did commentary for the match.
Your Raw-brand hosts are Scott Stanford & Josh Mathews.
Santino Marella vs. Zack Ryder: They trade overblown celebrations to start...I hear an Italian accent from our official and make it a point to note the presence of Guido "Nunzio" Maritado as our referee. Ryder manages a run of offense, but misses the facewash kick in the corner and Santino finishes him off with the Cobra.
Replay of the Macho Man Randy Savage tribute video...oh yeah.
J.T.G. vs. Curt Hawkins: J is all "what heel turn?" and everyone else is all "NXT is still on?"...okay then. Fine competitive matchup...Hawkins lures J.T.G. into a throatsnap off the top rope to set up the Heatseeker Elbow(which we should just officially rename the Macho Elbow at this point).
Recap of the vehicular assault on The Big Show from Raw. My main thought during that segment? "It's gonna kill the battery for Ricardo to leave the headlights on like that..."
Your Smackdown-brand hosts are Jack Korpela & Matt Striker.
Trent Baretta vs. Tyson Kidd(w/ Armando Alejandro Estrada): ...wait, what? Kidd's going through the unemployed managers like crazy nowadays. Armando is unusually reserved...right up until he provides a distraction at a key moment, allowing Kidd to dropkick Baretta off the turnbuckles to the floor. Estrada stomps Trent on the floor, then Tyson adds a swinging neckbreaker on the concrete(ouch). Baretta fights out of a back suplex attempt off the top rope, landing on top of Kidd for a CLOSE near-fall. Springboard dropkick gets another near-fall. Gobstopper Knee is blocked and Kidd attempts the Sharpshooter but Trent victory-rolls him...for two. Kidd cuts him off and dumps him face-first on the top turnbuckle, but Trent backflips out of a German suplex attempt and nails the Gobstopper Knee...for two! Tyson rolls out to the floor to regroup, then cuts off a dive attempt with a jumping kick. Kidd to the third floor...our second Macho Elbow of the night connects, but this one only gets a two-count!
Kidd quickly gets the legs and locks on the Sharpshooter in the middle of the ring...it looks like it's all over but Baretta gets to the ropes out of desperation! Trent slumps on the bottom rope and Kidd attempts an inside-out slingshot legdrop...nobody home! Kidd re-enters with a sunset flip and Trent rolls through into his own rollup...for two! Tyson spinkicks Trent in the gut, then nails the fisherman neckbreaker out of nowhere...that finally keeps Baretta down for three. Armando gloats about the win...good for him.
TNA Impact
-A.J. Styles & Christopher Daniels d. Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer in a street fight when Styles pinned Dreamer after a spike piledriver.
-Jeff Jarrett(w/ Karen Angle-Jarrett) d. Matt Morgan; Scott Steiner hit Morgan with the Flatliner behind the ref's back, allowing Jarrett to get the win.
-Women's Champion Mickie James d. Winter Lea(w/ Angelina Love) via jumping DDT. Love attacked Mickie after the match.
-Abyss d. Brian Kendrick via Blackhole Slam to retain the X-Division Title.
-Eric Young d. Phil Gunner via small package(after teasing a laydown job) to win the T.V. Title.
-Kurt Angle d. Rob Van Dam with the Olympic Slam; Jeff Jarrett and Karen Angle-Jarrett did commentary for the match.
Comedy Parts 361-2: Mother Nature Hates Comedy
Location: Westport Funny Bone
Emcee: John Doelling
After: Christopher Tomlin
Before: Tim Meadows
Location: Comedy Etc. II
Emcee: Aaron Brooks
After: Aaron Brooks
Before: Mike McGuire
Strong crowd at the Funny Bone on Tuesday. Got on second after the emcee and had a good set with mostly new material. Was going somewhere with my final joke but ran out of time so I called it a night. Hadn't seen Tommy Johnagin in town in a while and he said it was the best set he'd seen me do...high praise coming from someone of his comedic caliber. The weather didn't help our cause on Wednesday night at Comedy Etc....come on, it was just a tornado or two! Anywho, tried out some newer lines...have finally been writing some new material lately. You have my full permission to come to the shows since I'm not just doing the same jokes, people... :-D
Emcee: John Doelling
After: Christopher Tomlin
Before: Tim Meadows
Location: Comedy Etc. II
Emcee: Aaron Brooks
After: Aaron Brooks
Before: Mike McGuire
Strong crowd at the Funny Bone on Tuesday. Got on second after the emcee and had a good set with mostly new material. Was going somewhere with my final joke but ran out of time so I called it a night. Hadn't seen Tommy Johnagin in town in a while and he said it was the best set he'd seen me do...high praise coming from someone of his comedic caliber. The weather didn't help our cause on Wednesday night at Comedy Etc....come on, it was just a tornado or two! Anywho, tried out some newer lines...have finally been writing some new material lately. You have my full permission to come to the shows since I'm not just doing the same jokes, people... :-D
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
FCW TV
Your hosts are Matt Martlaro & S. William Regal, your ring announcer is Raquel Diaz.
Before we get to the opening match, we see Bo Rotundo being attacked in the parking lot by Heavyweight Champion Lucky Cannon and Damien Sandow! General Manager Maxine Perez and Divas' Champion Queen Aksana Raudoniene observe, but the heels bail when they realize they've been spotted.
Roman Leakee vs. Bobby Dutch: Interesting matchup to open things...Dutch has gotten camera time but it hasn't translated into a lot wins thus far. Brad Maddox continues to film his "reality show"...not much wrestling in that guy's schedule lately. Leakee makes El Big Comeback and powers Dutch up into the Samoan Drop, then connects with the Flying Jalapeno to get the duke.
Newbie diva Eden Stiles interviews fellow newcomer Russell Walker...the foreign influx continues as he comes to us from New Zealand. He vows to dominate...we'll see.
Monty Lynch vs. Mason Ryan: Lynch has an uphill battle against the former Heavyweight Champion..."battle" would be stretching it as Ryan destroys him in short order. IT'S THE BIG FOOT, Side Effect, three-count.
Eden Stiles interviews another newcomer: DeSean Bishop. They're growing them big down there lately. He's a Chicago guy...and he debuts next week. He vows to "checkmate" the competition...chess reference? Hmm.
President Steve Keirn(w/ Lieutenant General Manager Norman Smiley) says they need to change the main event, but the injured Bo Rotundo takes exception...
Titus O'Neil vs. Coloney Damien Sandow(w/ Divas' Champion Queen Aksana Raudoniene): Battle of former tag partners and champions...Sandow ducks out of the ring and uses Aksana as a shield, then cheapshots O'Neil on re-entry. Titus overpowers him for a little while but a well-timed rake of the eyes puts a halt to that. Aksana's attempted cheapshots don't seem to have much effect. O'Neil comes back with a fallaway slam but Aksana causes a distraction and draws the attention of the referee. That allows Sandow to roll him up with a handful of tights and steal the win. O'Neil protests the decision, but Sandow mows down O'Neil from behind(nearly taking out the ref in the process!). Damien departs with the queen on his own time...
Lucky Cannon(w/ General Manager Maxine Perez, Queen Aksana Raudoniene, & Damien Sandow) vs. Bo Rotundo for the Heavyweight Title, no-DQ match: Bo's a good face and ignores doctor's orders to compete in this matchup...his ribs are bandaged after the earlier attack. Sandow teases early interference(no-DQ!) and Cannon goes after the ribs right away. Lucky uses the ringpost to his advantage but can't keep Rotundo down. Bo fights away from Cannon with a jawbreaker, then rolls out of the ring to surprise Sandow with a spear! Lucky goes back on the attack, but the odds have been slightly altered. Lucky uses an abdominal stretch on the floor, even hanging onto the guardrail for leverage(no-DQ!).
Cannon sidesteps a desperation spear attempt and Rotundo tumbles through the ropes to the floor...Lucky introduces him to the steel steps while he's out there. He teases a piledriver on the steps but gets backdropped to the floor! Rotundo fends off Sandow with a few wild swings and gets the champion back into the ring for the full-fledged rally...getting a close near-fall! Corner clothesline and bulldog...for 2 1/2! Cannon calls for Maxine to pass him the title belt(no-DQ!) but Bo is relentless...Sandow tries to get involved again and Bo bashes him off the apron. However, Sandow yanks him down across the top rope by the arm, hurting the ribs once again. Lucky finishes the job with the Lucky Break/Strike...but it wasn't easy.
So long from the Sunshine State!
Before we get to the opening match, we see Bo Rotundo being attacked in the parking lot by Heavyweight Champion Lucky Cannon and Damien Sandow! General Manager Maxine Perez and Divas' Champion Queen Aksana Raudoniene observe, but the heels bail when they realize they've been spotted.
Roman Leakee vs. Bobby Dutch: Interesting matchup to open things...Dutch has gotten camera time but it hasn't translated into a lot wins thus far. Brad Maddox continues to film his "reality show"...not much wrestling in that guy's schedule lately. Leakee makes El Big Comeback and powers Dutch up into the Samoan Drop, then connects with the Flying Jalapeno to get the duke.
Newbie diva Eden Stiles interviews fellow newcomer Russell Walker...the foreign influx continues as he comes to us from New Zealand. He vows to dominate...we'll see.
Monty Lynch vs. Mason Ryan: Lynch has an uphill battle against the former Heavyweight Champion..."battle" would be stretching it as Ryan destroys him in short order. IT'S THE BIG FOOT, Side Effect, three-count.
Eden Stiles interviews another newcomer: DeSean Bishop. They're growing them big down there lately. He's a Chicago guy...and he debuts next week. He vows to "checkmate" the competition...chess reference? Hmm.
President Steve Keirn(w/ Lieutenant General Manager Norman Smiley) says they need to change the main event, but the injured Bo Rotundo takes exception...
Titus O'Neil vs. Coloney Damien Sandow(w/ Divas' Champion Queen Aksana Raudoniene): Battle of former tag partners and champions...Sandow ducks out of the ring and uses Aksana as a shield, then cheapshots O'Neil on re-entry. Titus overpowers him for a little while but a well-timed rake of the eyes puts a halt to that. Aksana's attempted cheapshots don't seem to have much effect. O'Neil comes back with a fallaway slam but Aksana causes a distraction and draws the attention of the referee. That allows Sandow to roll him up with a handful of tights and steal the win. O'Neil protests the decision, but Sandow mows down O'Neil from behind(nearly taking out the ref in the process!). Damien departs with the queen on his own time...
Lucky Cannon(w/ General Manager Maxine Perez, Queen Aksana Raudoniene, & Damien Sandow) vs. Bo Rotundo for the Heavyweight Title, no-DQ match: Bo's a good face and ignores doctor's orders to compete in this matchup...his ribs are bandaged after the earlier attack. Sandow teases early interference(no-DQ!) and Cannon goes after the ribs right away. Lucky uses the ringpost to his advantage but can't keep Rotundo down. Bo fights away from Cannon with a jawbreaker, then rolls out of the ring to surprise Sandow with a spear! Lucky goes back on the attack, but the odds have been slightly altered. Lucky uses an abdominal stretch on the floor, even hanging onto the guardrail for leverage(no-DQ!).
Cannon sidesteps a desperation spear attempt and Rotundo tumbles through the ropes to the floor...Lucky introduces him to the steel steps while he's out there. He teases a piledriver on the steps but gets backdropped to the floor! Rotundo fends off Sandow with a few wild swings and gets the champion back into the ring for the full-fledged rally...getting a close near-fall! Corner clothesline and bulldog...for 2 1/2! Cannon calls for Maxine to pass him the title belt(no-DQ!) but Bo is relentless...Sandow tries to get involved again and Bo bashes him off the apron. However, Sandow yanks him down across the top rope by the arm, hurting the ribs once again. Lucky finishes the job with the Lucky Break/Strike...but it wasn't easy.
So long from the Sunshine State!
Midweek wrestling viewing
WWE NXT5.com
Byron Saxton opens the show to complain about his mentor-in-name-only Yoshi Tatsu...he dubs himself "Big League" Byron. Hey, has a nice ring to it. Emcee Maryse Ouellet is offended at being considered just another diva...then announces that Byron will have to team with Yoshi tonight. Oh yeah, and the next elimination is next week...
Yoshi Tatsu & Byron Saxton vs. Tyson Kidd & Lucky Cannon: Lucky kisses Maryse on the cheek on the way out, something Yoshi doesn't take too well. Cannon's been more successful than his mentor Kidd lately, when you think about it. Yoshi starts the match and stays in the ring for a long time as the heels keep him isolated. Yoshi fights out of a superplex attempt by Lucky and delivers a spinning heel kick off the top rope...both men go to tag and Byron backs away from his corner...shock!. Yoshi decides to fire up on his own, but Saxton tags himself into the match...he gets into a shoving match with his mentor, causing him to stumble backwards right into a takedown by Kidd into the Sharpshooter! Byron struggles to escape the hold but finally taps out as Yoshi decides not to bother with a save. Post-match, Byron piefaces his "partner" and eats a big roundhouse kick in response.
Conor O'Brian(w/ Vladimir Kozlov) vs. J.T.G.: With J's protege eliminated, he's forced to take out his frustrations on Vlad's student. Regal is aghast at J.T.G.'s continued presence on the show...then wonders if he's brought out a mean streak in the former Cryme Tyme member that will do him some good. J.T.G. spends too much time posturing to Kozlov and Regal and gets small-packaged for the upset win...bwahahaha. J.T.G. attacks O'Brian after the match but Kozlov headbutts him out of the ring.
Titus O'Neil vs. Darren Young(w/ Chavo Guerrero Jr.), no-DQ match: Hornswoggle opts to stay backstage disguised as a piece of luggage. This show is so much better without the "challenges", I must note. It's a cat-and-mouse game for a while until a cheapshot by Chavo(no-DQ!) puts Young in command. They keep referring to the Hornswoggle abuse from last week as "bullying" even though Hornswoggle's usually the instigator in his situations. Chavo blatantly breaks up a pin after a shoulderbreaker(no-DQ!) and Chavo goes under the ring to get a chain...that brings the midget out to the ring even as O'Neil suffers a double-team assault from the opposition. Hornswoggle distracts the heels long enough for O'Neil to double-clothesline the pair, then use his mentor as a battering ram. O'Neil hits the Clash Of The Titus, then Hornswoggle adds the tadpole splash before Titus gets the three-count.
TNA XPlosion
Your hosts are Jeremy Borash and Taz...hey, it's Desmond Wolfe! He appoints himself the new Commissioner Of XPlosion...wow, what an honor. He announces a tournament where the winner can challenge for any title that he chooses...that'll work. Wolfe joins the commentary team...
Suicide vs. "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero: Fine competitive matchup between these two...Dinero takes the win with the Elijah Express. Pope hits on Brother Devon's wife after the match...that brings out Devon to take exception. Pope backs off as Devon warns him to stay away from his family...
Byron Saxton opens the show to complain about his mentor-in-name-only Yoshi Tatsu...he dubs himself "Big League" Byron. Hey, has a nice ring to it. Emcee Maryse Ouellet is offended at being considered just another diva...then announces that Byron will have to team with Yoshi tonight. Oh yeah, and the next elimination is next week...
Yoshi Tatsu & Byron Saxton vs. Tyson Kidd & Lucky Cannon: Lucky kisses Maryse on the cheek on the way out, something Yoshi doesn't take too well. Cannon's been more successful than his mentor Kidd lately, when you think about it. Yoshi starts the match and stays in the ring for a long time as the heels keep him isolated. Yoshi fights out of a superplex attempt by Lucky and delivers a spinning heel kick off the top rope...both men go to tag and Byron backs away from his corner...shock!. Yoshi decides to fire up on his own, but Saxton tags himself into the match...he gets into a shoving match with his mentor, causing him to stumble backwards right into a takedown by Kidd into the Sharpshooter! Byron struggles to escape the hold but finally taps out as Yoshi decides not to bother with a save. Post-match, Byron piefaces his "partner" and eats a big roundhouse kick in response.
Conor O'Brian(w/ Vladimir Kozlov) vs. J.T.G.: With J's protege eliminated, he's forced to take out his frustrations on Vlad's student. Regal is aghast at J.T.G.'s continued presence on the show...then wonders if he's brought out a mean streak in the former Cryme Tyme member that will do him some good. J.T.G. spends too much time posturing to Kozlov and Regal and gets small-packaged for the upset win...bwahahaha. J.T.G. attacks O'Brian after the match but Kozlov headbutts him out of the ring.
Titus O'Neil vs. Darren Young(w/ Chavo Guerrero Jr.), no-DQ match: Hornswoggle opts to stay backstage disguised as a piece of luggage. This show is so much better without the "challenges", I must note. It's a cat-and-mouse game for a while until a cheapshot by Chavo(no-DQ!) puts Young in command. They keep referring to the Hornswoggle abuse from last week as "bullying" even though Hornswoggle's usually the instigator in his situations. Chavo blatantly breaks up a pin after a shoulderbreaker(no-DQ!) and Chavo goes under the ring to get a chain...that brings the midget out to the ring even as O'Neil suffers a double-team assault from the opposition. Hornswoggle distracts the heels long enough for O'Neil to double-clothesline the pair, then use his mentor as a battering ram. O'Neil hits the Clash Of The Titus, then Hornswoggle adds the tadpole splash before Titus gets the three-count.
TNA XPlosion
Your hosts are Jeremy Borash and Taz...hey, it's Desmond Wolfe! He appoints himself the new Commissioner Of XPlosion...wow, what an honor. He announces a tournament where the winner can challenge for any title that he chooses...that'll work. Wolfe joins the commentary team...
Suicide vs. "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero: Fine competitive matchup between these two...Dinero takes the win with the Elijah Express. Pope hits on Brother Devon's wife after the match...that brings out Devon to take exception. Pope backs off as Devon warns him to stay away from his family...
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
This Week In Wrestling
WWE(www.wwe.com)
Superstars.com on Thursday 5/26 has:
-Santino Marella vs. Zack Ryder
-J.T.G. vs. Curt Hawkins
-Trent Baretta vs. Tyson Kidd
Smackdown on Friday 5/27 has:
-Christian Cage vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Mark Henry
-Kane vs. The Great Khali
-Sin Cara vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.
-Daniel Bryan vs. Cody Rhodes
-Ezekiel Jackson vs. Heath Slater
-Kaitlyn Bonin & A.J. Lee vs. Alicia Fox & Tamina Snuka
Capitol Punishment is on Sunday 6/19.
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday 5/26 has:
-Kurt Angle vs. Rob Van Dam
-Matt Morgan vs. Jeff Jarrett
-A.J. Styles & Christopher Daniels vs. Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer - Street Fight
-Phil Gunner vs. Eric Young - T.V. Title
-Abyss vs. Brian Kendrick - X-Division Title
-Mickie James vs. Winter Lea
Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/12:
-Sting vs. Ken Anderson - Heavyweight Title
-Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Jarrett
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/26 in Manhattan, NY.
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.lethalwrestlingalliance.com)
Next show is Saturday 7/9 in O'Fallon, IL:
-Evan Gelistico vs. Dan Walsh - Heavyweight Title Submission Match
-Mat Fitchett vs. Dingo - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Jordan Lacey vs. Adam Raw
SOUTH BROADWAY(www.mmwasicw.com)
Next show(MMWA) is Saturday 6/11 in St. Louis, MO:
-Rhino vs. Mark Sterling
-Gary Jackson vs. Phil E. Blunt - Heavyweight Title
-Dave Vaughn vs. Brandon Espinosa - T.V. Title
METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.mecwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/25 in Wood River, IL.
HVW(www.highvoltagewrestling.tk)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
NWA:DPW(www.facebook.com/dynamoprowrestling)
Next show is Friday 6/10 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-12-Man Tournament For The Vacant NWA Missouri Title
Tyler Cook vs. Adam Rich vs. Cancun Kid - First-Round Match
Jack Gamble vs. Rebelucha vs. Makaze - First-Round Match
Jeff Strong vs. Steven Kennedy vs. Dan Walsh - First-Round Match
K.C. Karrington vs. Trent Stone vs. Alexandre Rudolph - First-Round Match
-Shorty Biggs & OuTtKaSt vs. Jeremy Wyatt & Mark Sterling
NEW MIDWEST WRESTLING(www.newmidwest.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/28 in Springfield, IL:
-Tyler Priegel vs. Dan The Man - Central Illinois Title Ladder Match
-Scott Keyes vs. Truk Thompson - Chair Match
-Attitude Inc. vs. Mississippi Madman & Benz - Tag Team Titles - Texas Tornado Rules
-The Kentucky Buffet vs. The Crew(Eric Logan & Derek Moss)
AAPW(www.allamericanprowrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
IHW(www.ihwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/4 in Waterloo, IL:
-Cameron Cage vs. Brandon Aarons - Heavyweight Title
-Evan Money vs. Steven Kennedy - Illinois Title
-IHW Invitational Tournament: Billy McNeil, Jordan McEntyre, Ace Hawkins, K.C. Karrington, Chris Logan
RCW(www.midwestrcw.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/27 in Des Moines, IA:
-Brian Ash vs. Sir Bradley Charles - Heavyweight Title
-30-Man Gauntlet For The Gold
-Zach Thompson vs. Mike Sydal - Pure Wrestling Title
-Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin vs. Devin Carter & Casanova - Tag Team Title Tournament
-Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West vs. American Ground & Air - Tag Team Title Tournament
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/17 in Kansas City, KS:
-Derek Stone vs. Michael Strider - T.V. Title First-Blood Match
-Mad Dog McDowell vs. Bull Schmitt
-Jaysin Strife vs. Mark Sterling
FTW(www.fullthrottlewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/11 in Granite City, IL.
UMW(www.facebook.com/umwfanpage)
Next show is Saturday 6/18 in St. Louis, MO:
-The Headbangers vs. The Monsters Of Rock(Eddie Venom & Sebastian Rose)
-Mike Adonis vs. Jordan O'Neal
-Donnie Steamboat vs. Raymond King
-Benjamin Boone vs. Gregory Iron - Last-Man-Standing Match
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DRAGON GATE USA(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Friday 6/3 in Foxborough, MA:
-PAC & Masato Yoshino vs. YAMATO & Akira Tozawa - Open The United Gate Titles
-Johnny Gargano vs. Austin Aries
-Susumu Yokosuka vs. Ricochet
-CIMA & Brodie Lee vs. Chuck Taylor & Rich Swann
-Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Sami Callihan
-A.R. Fox vs. Arik Cannon vs. Scott Reed vs. Tony Nese
DGUSA has a show on Saturday 6/4 in Deer Park, NY:
-YAMATO vs. CIMA vs. Masato Yoshino vs. Johnny Gargano
-PAC vs. Ricochet vs. Chuck Taylor
-Austin Aries vs. Susumu Yokosuka
-Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Arik Cannon
-Akira Tozawa vs. A.R. Fox
-Ryan Rush & Papadon vs. Apollyon & Stockade
-John Silver vs. Alex Reynolds
-Pat Buck vs. Kieran
DGUSA has a show on Sunday 6/5 in Manhattan, NY:
-YAMATO vs. PAC - Open The Freedom Gate Title
-Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano, & Rich Swann vs. Austin Aries, Brodie Lee, & CIMA - Elimination Tag Match
-Masato Yoshino vs. Ricochet
-Masaaki Mochizuki & Susumu Yokosuka vs. Arik Cannon & Sami Callihan
EVOLVE(www.evolvewrestling.com)
Next show is Tuesday 7/26 in Manhattan, NY.
PRO WRESTLING RESPECT(www.prowrestlingrespect.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next shows is Friday 5/27 in Reseda, CA:
-Claudio Castagnoli vs. Chris Hero - Heavyweight Title
-The Young Bucks vs. The RockNES Monsters - Tag Team Titles
-Eddie Edwards vs. Akira Tozawa
-Willie Mack vs. Kevin Steen
-Low-Ki vs. Alex Shelley
-El Generico vs. Ricochet
-Kenny King vs. Chuck Taylor
-The Dynasty(Joey Ryan & Scorpio Sky) vs. The Fightin' Taylor Boys
-Brandon & Dustin Cutler vs. Austin Aries & Roderick Strong
PWG has a show on Saturday 5/28 in Reseda, CA:
-Claudio Castagnoli vs. Low-Ki - Heavyweight Title
-The RockNES Monsters vs. Kevin Steen & Akira Tozawa
-Eddie Edwards vs. El Generico
-The Young Bucks vs. Austin Aries & Roderick Strong - Tag Team Titles
-Willie Mack vs. Chris Hero
-Ricochet vs. Chuck Taylor
-Brandon & Dustin Cutler vs. The Dynasty
NWA ANARCHY(www.nwaanarchy.net)
Next show is Saturday 5/28 in Cornelia, GA:
-Ace Rockwell vs. Kyle Matthews - NWA North American Title Tournament
-Billy Buck & Andrew Alexander vs. The Hate Junkies - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
-Kimo vs. Azrael
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Friday 6/24 in Chicago, IL:
-Icarus vs. Sara Del Rey - 12 Large Summit Tournament
CHIKARA has a show on Saturday 6/25 in Taylor, MI:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Ultramantis Black - 12 Large Summit Tournament
-Mike Quackenbush vs. Ophidian - 12 Large Summit Tournament
CHIKARA has a show on Sunday 6/26 in Cleveland, OH:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Brodie Lee - 12 Large Summit Tournament
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next shows are Saturday 10/1 and Sunday 10/2 in Berwyn, IL.
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/wlw/wlwhome.htm)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/17 in Berwyn, IL.
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com/)
Next show is Sunday 6/12 in Austin, TX:
-Lethal Lottery Tournament: Heavyweight Champion Davey Vega, Darin Childs, Shawn Vexx, Matthew Palmer
-Tag Team Champion Rachel Summerlyn vs. J.T. LaMotta
WCPW(www.windycityprowrestling.com/)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
STL Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
MO Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
Superstars.com on Thursday 5/26 has:
-Santino Marella vs. Zack Ryder
-J.T.G. vs. Curt Hawkins
-Trent Baretta vs. Tyson Kidd
Smackdown on Friday 5/27 has:
-Christian Cage vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Mark Henry
-Kane vs. The Great Khali
-Sin Cara vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.
-Daniel Bryan vs. Cody Rhodes
-Ezekiel Jackson vs. Heath Slater
-Kaitlyn Bonin & A.J. Lee vs. Alicia Fox & Tamina Snuka
Capitol Punishment is on Sunday 6/19.
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday 5/26 has:
-Kurt Angle vs. Rob Van Dam
-Matt Morgan vs. Jeff Jarrett
-A.J. Styles & Christopher Daniels vs. Bully Ray & Tommy Dreamer - Street Fight
-Phil Gunner vs. Eric Young - T.V. Title
-Abyss vs. Brian Kendrick - X-Division Title
-Mickie James vs. Winter Lea
Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/12:
-Sting vs. Ken Anderson - Heavyweight Title
-Kurt Angle vs. Jeff Jarrett
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/26 in Manhattan, NY.
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.lethalwrestlingalliance.com)
Next show is Saturday 7/9 in O'Fallon, IL:
-Evan Gelistico vs. Dan Walsh - Heavyweight Title Submission Match
-Mat Fitchett vs. Dingo - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Jordan Lacey vs. Adam Raw
SOUTH BROADWAY(www.mmwasicw.com)
Next show(MMWA) is Saturday 6/11 in St. Louis, MO:
-Rhino vs. Mark Sterling
-Gary Jackson vs. Phil E. Blunt - Heavyweight Title
-Dave Vaughn vs. Brandon Espinosa - T.V. Title
METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.mecwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/25 in Wood River, IL.
HVW(www.highvoltagewrestling.tk)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
NWA:DPW(www.facebook.com/dynamoprowrestling)
Next show is Friday 6/10 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-12-Man Tournament For The Vacant NWA Missouri Title
Tyler Cook vs. Adam Rich vs. Cancun Kid - First-Round Match
Jack Gamble vs. Rebelucha vs. Makaze - First-Round Match
Jeff Strong vs. Steven Kennedy vs. Dan Walsh - First-Round Match
K.C. Karrington vs. Trent Stone vs. Alexandre Rudolph - First-Round Match
-Shorty Biggs & OuTtKaSt vs. Jeremy Wyatt & Mark Sterling
NEW MIDWEST WRESTLING(www.newmidwest.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/28 in Springfield, IL:
-Tyler Priegel vs. Dan The Man - Central Illinois Title Ladder Match
-Scott Keyes vs. Truk Thompson - Chair Match
-Attitude Inc. vs. Mississippi Madman & Benz - Tag Team Titles - Texas Tornado Rules
-The Kentucky Buffet vs. The Crew(Eric Logan & Derek Moss)
AAPW(www.allamericanprowrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
IHW(www.ihwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/4 in Waterloo, IL:
-Cameron Cage vs. Brandon Aarons - Heavyweight Title
-Evan Money vs. Steven Kennedy - Illinois Title
-IHW Invitational Tournament: Billy McNeil, Jordan McEntyre, Ace Hawkins, K.C. Karrington, Chris Logan
RCW(www.midwestrcw.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/27 in Des Moines, IA:
-Brian Ash vs. Sir Bradley Charles - Heavyweight Title
-30-Man Gauntlet For The Gold
-Zach Thompson vs. Mike Sydal - Pure Wrestling Title
-Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin vs. Devin Carter & Casanova - Tag Team Title Tournament
-Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West vs. American Ground & Air - Tag Team Title Tournament
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/17 in Kansas City, KS:
-Derek Stone vs. Michael Strider - T.V. Title First-Blood Match
-Mad Dog McDowell vs. Bull Schmitt
-Jaysin Strife vs. Mark Sterling
FTW(www.fullthrottlewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/11 in Granite City, IL.
UMW(www.facebook.com/umwfanpage)
Next show is Saturday 6/18 in St. Louis, MO:
-The Headbangers vs. The Monsters Of Rock(Eddie Venom & Sebastian Rose)
-Mike Adonis vs. Jordan O'Neal
-Donnie Steamboat vs. Raymond King
-Benjamin Boone vs. Gregory Iron - Last-Man-Standing Match
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DRAGON GATE USA(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Friday 6/3 in Foxborough, MA:
-PAC & Masato Yoshino vs. YAMATO & Akira Tozawa - Open The United Gate Titles
-Johnny Gargano vs. Austin Aries
-Susumu Yokosuka vs. Ricochet
-CIMA & Brodie Lee vs. Chuck Taylor & Rich Swann
-Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Sami Callihan
-A.R. Fox vs. Arik Cannon vs. Scott Reed vs. Tony Nese
DGUSA has a show on Saturday 6/4 in Deer Park, NY:
-YAMATO vs. CIMA vs. Masato Yoshino vs. Johnny Gargano
-PAC vs. Ricochet vs. Chuck Taylor
-Austin Aries vs. Susumu Yokosuka
-Masaaki Mochizuki vs. Arik Cannon
-Akira Tozawa vs. A.R. Fox
-Ryan Rush & Papadon vs. Apollyon & Stockade
-John Silver vs. Alex Reynolds
-Pat Buck vs. Kieran
DGUSA has a show on Sunday 6/5 in Manhattan, NY:
-YAMATO vs. PAC - Open The Freedom Gate Title
-Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano, & Rich Swann vs. Austin Aries, Brodie Lee, & CIMA - Elimination Tag Match
-Masato Yoshino vs. Ricochet
-Masaaki Mochizuki & Susumu Yokosuka vs. Arik Cannon & Sami Callihan
EVOLVE(www.evolvewrestling.com)
Next show is Tuesday 7/26 in Manhattan, NY.
PRO WRESTLING RESPECT(www.prowrestlingrespect.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next shows is Friday 5/27 in Reseda, CA:
-Claudio Castagnoli vs. Chris Hero - Heavyweight Title
-The Young Bucks vs. The RockNES Monsters - Tag Team Titles
-Eddie Edwards vs. Akira Tozawa
-Willie Mack vs. Kevin Steen
-Low-Ki vs. Alex Shelley
-El Generico vs. Ricochet
-Kenny King vs. Chuck Taylor
-The Dynasty(Joey Ryan & Scorpio Sky) vs. The Fightin' Taylor Boys
-Brandon & Dustin Cutler vs. Austin Aries & Roderick Strong
PWG has a show on Saturday 5/28 in Reseda, CA:
-Claudio Castagnoli vs. Low-Ki - Heavyweight Title
-The RockNES Monsters vs. Kevin Steen & Akira Tozawa
-Eddie Edwards vs. El Generico
-The Young Bucks vs. Austin Aries & Roderick Strong - Tag Team Titles
-Willie Mack vs. Chris Hero
-Ricochet vs. Chuck Taylor
-Brandon & Dustin Cutler vs. The Dynasty
NWA ANARCHY(www.nwaanarchy.net)
Next show is Saturday 5/28 in Cornelia, GA:
-Ace Rockwell vs. Kyle Matthews - NWA North American Title Tournament
-Billy Buck & Andrew Alexander vs. The Hate Junkies - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
-Kimo vs. Azrael
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Friday 6/24 in Chicago, IL:
-Icarus vs. Sara Del Rey - 12 Large Summit Tournament
CHIKARA has a show on Saturday 6/25 in Taylor, MI:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Ultramantis Black - 12 Large Summit Tournament
-Mike Quackenbush vs. Ophidian - 12 Large Summit Tournament
CHIKARA has a show on Sunday 6/26 in Cleveland, OH:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Brodie Lee - 12 Large Summit Tournament
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next shows are Saturday 10/1 and Sunday 10/2 in Berwyn, IL.
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/wlw/wlwhome.htm)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/17 in Berwyn, IL.
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com/)
Next show is Sunday 6/12 in Austin, TX:
-Lethal Lottery Tournament: Heavyweight Champion Davey Vega, Darin Childs, Shawn Vexx, Matthew Palmer
-Tag Team Champion Rachel Summerlyn vs. J.T. LaMotta
WCPW(www.windycityprowrestling.com/)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
STL Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
MO Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
Monday, May 23, 2011
WWE Raw
-David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty(w/ C.M. Punk & Mason Ryan) d. The Big Show & Kane to win the Tag Team Titles; Ryan had the referee distracted and Punk broke up a double chokeslam attempt with a cheapshot enzuigiri from the apron, allowing Otunga and McGillicuty to double-DDT Show so McGillicutty could get the three-count.
-Jack Swagger d. Evan Bourne with the Doctor Bomb.
-Michael Cole came out and apologized to everyone, rejoining the broadcast team sans Cole Mine. He was more withdrawn, but still showed signs of his heelish character...
-Mike Mizanin, frustrated over Alex Riley's perceived incompetence in recent title matches, fired his associate, sparking a brawl in which Riley surprisingly got the better of his mentor.
-Kelly K, Eve Torres, Beth Phoenix, & Gail Kim vs. Women's Champion Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Melina Perez, & Maryse Ouellet ended in a no-contest when Amazing Kharma interrupted the match; Kharma stood in the middle of the ring as the eight women surrounded her, but just dropped to her knees in an apparent "emotional breakdown"...
-U.S. Champion Kofi Kingston d. Drew McIntyre(n/t) with the S.O.S.; Dolph Ziggler(thankfully back to his regular hair color) and Vickie Guerrero were shown watching the match backstage.
-After a graphic at the start of the show, they did air a full-fledged tribute video for Macho Man Randy Savage...nicely done.
-WWE Champion John Cena & Rey Misterio Jr. d. C.M. Punk & "R-Truth" Ron Killings; Bret Hart was the special guest referee. Punk(wearing Savage-esque tights) mocked Bret by doing several of his signature moves and even tried to hide behind him at one point. R-Truth planted Cena with the Paydirt late in the match, but Rey dropkicked him from behind, then escaped a Go 2 Sleep attempt and rana-ed Punk into the ropes for the 619. Bret decked Punk and put him in the Sharpshooter, then Rey followed up with a springboard legdrop to the back of Punk's head and got the pin after that.
-Jack Swagger d. Evan Bourne with the Doctor Bomb.
-Michael Cole came out and apologized to everyone, rejoining the broadcast team sans Cole Mine. He was more withdrawn, but still showed signs of his heelish character...
-Mike Mizanin, frustrated over Alex Riley's perceived incompetence in recent title matches, fired his associate, sparking a brawl in which Riley surprisingly got the better of his mentor.
-Kelly K, Eve Torres, Beth Phoenix, & Gail Kim vs. Women's Champion Brie Bella, Nikki Bella, Melina Perez, & Maryse Ouellet ended in a no-contest when Amazing Kharma interrupted the match; Kharma stood in the middle of the ring as the eight women surrounded her, but just dropped to her knees in an apparent "emotional breakdown"...
-U.S. Champion Kofi Kingston d. Drew McIntyre(n/t) with the S.O.S.; Dolph Ziggler(thankfully back to his regular hair color) and Vickie Guerrero were shown watching the match backstage.
-After a graphic at the start of the show, they did air a full-fledged tribute video for Macho Man Randy Savage...nicely done.
-WWE Champion John Cena & Rey Misterio Jr. d. C.M. Punk & "R-Truth" Ron Killings; Bret Hart was the special guest referee. Punk(wearing Savage-esque tights) mocked Bret by doing several of his signature moves and even tried to hide behind him at one point. R-Truth planted Cena with the Paydirt late in the match, but Rey dropkicked him from behind, then escaped a Go 2 Sleep attempt and rana-ed Punk into the ropes for the 619. Bret decked Punk and put him in the Sharpshooter, then Rey followed up with a springboard legdrop to the back of Punk's head and got the pin after that.
SLA Special Comment
Busy weekend in local wrestling with three shows in the area...including an in-ring appearance by Dory Funk Jr. at SICW in East Carondelet. Saw quite a few new faces on those cards(I imagine the ones on the SICW show were Dory's trainees). The draw for SLA was a bit down from previous events but still halfway decent.
The preshow match was interesting since it meant that Akira Tozawa and Mat Fitchett would work twice. It was also Greg Jovi's first official appearance as a manager as he's been aligned with Fitchett and Davey Vega recently. The two did get some rest as their "main show" matches were in the second half of the event.
Christian Rose upset K.C. Karrington at the previous SLA show in Granite City so K.C. had motivation to even the score...though it took a handful of tights for that to happen.
I have noted that SLA has largely used outside talent along with the old LWA regulars...but the first half of the show seemed to consist of mostly wrestlers from the area. Aiden Young is a newcomer to the scene who debuted at the HVW show last month in Caseyville...he's looked pretty good so far and it was surprising to see him get the upset win over Adam Raw(though he had an assist from Jordan Lacey).
Walsh debuted a new submission finisher...just in time to set up a submission match with Evan Gelistico for Circus Maximus. What a coincidence. :)
Not sure what to make of the finish to Vega vs. Dingo...it looked like Dingo got his shoulder off the mat just a hair too late and the referee called it a three-count. It was a very good match, at any rate.
With the consistent use of bigger-name talent, SLA has definitely raised the bar as far as show expectations go. Strangely enough, that almost leads to things being less "special" since those wrestlers work the shows on a regular basis.
Shane Hollister had one of a few Randy Savage tributes for the night as he delivered the flying elbowdrop on Evan Gelistico...getting a close near-fall. Hollister seems to be lost in the shuffle of "outside" guys that have been brought in...he's REALLY good, but next to guys with the caliber of Tozawa, Davey Richards, etc., it's not as easy to shine.
Fine matchup between Fitchett and Corbin with a killer finish...Fitchett delivered a backcracker as both were standing on the top turnbuckle! Still adjusting to Corbin as a singles competitor after being introduced to him as a tag team specialist with Ryan Cruz in the Northstar Express.
The Children Of Pain were originally booked for the Tag Team Title match...Darin Childs only did some mic work after Davey Vega's match and the masked duo of Super Electro/Jack O Lantern were quickly eliminated. Big fan of Matt Cage, hadn't seen his tag partner Alex Castle before...they had an entertaining matchup with RAJETT. Hope to see more of the Kentucky Buffet in the near future.
Strong main event, of course...the outcome was a bit surprising, but then we got the news that Tozawa will be returning to Japan soon. Much respect for Tozawa...haven't seen nearly enough of his matches.
Quick notes from MECW: The Independent Title was vacated and Shawn Santel defeated Mauler McDarby for the championship. Also, Evan Money and Buddy Roberts Jr. beat Tag Team Champions Mike Anthony & Sarin Sinn in a non-title match to earn a future championship opportunity.
June looks like this:
6/4: IHW(Waterloo)
6/10: Dynamo(Glen Carbon)
6/11: MMWA(South Broadway), FTW(Granite City)
6/18: SICW(East Carondelet)
6/25: MECW(Wood River)
The preshow match was interesting since it meant that Akira Tozawa and Mat Fitchett would work twice. It was also Greg Jovi's first official appearance as a manager as he's been aligned with Fitchett and Davey Vega recently. The two did get some rest as their "main show" matches were in the second half of the event.
Christian Rose upset K.C. Karrington at the previous SLA show in Granite City so K.C. had motivation to even the score...though it took a handful of tights for that to happen.
I have noted that SLA has largely used outside talent along with the old LWA regulars...but the first half of the show seemed to consist of mostly wrestlers from the area. Aiden Young is a newcomer to the scene who debuted at the HVW show last month in Caseyville...he's looked pretty good so far and it was surprising to see him get the upset win over Adam Raw(though he had an assist from Jordan Lacey).
Walsh debuted a new submission finisher...just in time to set up a submission match with Evan Gelistico for Circus Maximus. What a coincidence. :)
Not sure what to make of the finish to Vega vs. Dingo...it looked like Dingo got his shoulder off the mat just a hair too late and the referee called it a three-count. It was a very good match, at any rate.
With the consistent use of bigger-name talent, SLA has definitely raised the bar as far as show expectations go. Strangely enough, that almost leads to things being less "special" since those wrestlers work the shows on a regular basis.
Shane Hollister had one of a few Randy Savage tributes for the night as he delivered the flying elbowdrop on Evan Gelistico...getting a close near-fall. Hollister seems to be lost in the shuffle of "outside" guys that have been brought in...he's REALLY good, but next to guys with the caliber of Tozawa, Davey Richards, etc., it's not as easy to shine.
Fine matchup between Fitchett and Corbin with a killer finish...Fitchett delivered a backcracker as both were standing on the top turnbuckle! Still adjusting to Corbin as a singles competitor after being introduced to him as a tag team specialist with Ryan Cruz in the Northstar Express.
The Children Of Pain were originally booked for the Tag Team Title match...Darin Childs only did some mic work after Davey Vega's match and the masked duo of Super Electro/Jack O Lantern were quickly eliminated. Big fan of Matt Cage, hadn't seen his tag partner Alex Castle before...they had an entertaining matchup with RAJETT. Hope to see more of the Kentucky Buffet in the near future.
Strong main event, of course...the outcome was a bit surprising, but then we got the news that Tozawa will be returning to Japan soon. Much respect for Tozawa...haven't seen nearly enough of his matches.
Quick notes from MECW: The Independent Title was vacated and Shawn Santel defeated Mauler McDarby for the championship. Also, Evan Money and Buddy Roberts Jr. beat Tag Team Champions Mike Anthony & Sarin Sinn in a non-title match to earn a future championship opportunity.
June looks like this:
6/4: IHW(Waterloo)
6/10: Dynamo(Glen Carbon)
6/11: MMWA(South Broadway), FTW(Granite City)
6/18: SICW(East Carondelet)
6/25: MECW(Wood River)
Sunday, May 22, 2011
WWE Over The Limit
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings d. Rey Misterio Jr. with the Paydirt.
-Ezekiel Jackson d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett by DQ when Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater attacked Jackson as he had Barrett in the torture rack.
-Sin Cara d. Chavo Guerrero Jr. after a modified flying headscissors.
-The Big Show & Kane d. C.M. Punk & Mason Ryan to retain the Tag Team Titles when Show pinned Ryan after a double chokeslam.
-Brie Bella(w/ Nikki) d. Kelly K to retain the Women's Title when Nikki switched into the match behind the referee's back and hit the Bella Buster to score the pin.
-Randy Orton d. Christian Cage after a finisher reversal sequence ended in an RKO, retaining the World Title.
-Jerry Lawler d. Michael Cole with the fistdrop off the second turnbuckle in a Kiss-My-Foot Match. Eve Torres came out to hit Cole with a moonsault, then Jim Ross dumped a bottle of barbecue sauce on him. Cole tried to run away but Bret Hart stopped him from escaping and put him in the Sharpshooter, allowing Lawler to present his foot for "kissing".
-John Cena d. Mike Mizanin(w/ Alex Riley) in an I Quit Match to retain the WWE Title; Miz attempted to win by beating down Cena with a chair and playing a pre-recorded "I Quit"(a la Rock vs. Mankind from 1999) but the referee found the cellphone Miz used to pull the trick and restarted the match. Cena went on to win with the STF.
-Ezekiel Jackson d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett by DQ when Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater attacked Jackson as he had Barrett in the torture rack.
-Sin Cara d. Chavo Guerrero Jr. after a modified flying headscissors.
-The Big Show & Kane d. C.M. Punk & Mason Ryan to retain the Tag Team Titles when Show pinned Ryan after a double chokeslam.
-Brie Bella(w/ Nikki) d. Kelly K to retain the Women's Title when Nikki switched into the match behind the referee's back and hit the Bella Buster to score the pin.
-Randy Orton d. Christian Cage after a finisher reversal sequence ended in an RKO, retaining the World Title.
-Jerry Lawler d. Michael Cole with the fistdrop off the second turnbuckle in a Kiss-My-Foot Match. Eve Torres came out to hit Cole with a moonsault, then Jim Ross dumped a bottle of barbecue sauce on him. Cole tried to run away but Bret Hart stopped him from escaping and put him in the Sharpshooter, allowing Lawler to present his foot for "kissing".
-John Cena d. Mike Mizanin(w/ Alex Riley) in an I Quit Match to retain the WWE Title; Miz attempted to win by beating down Cena with a chair and playing a pre-recorded "I Quit"(a la Rock vs. Mankind from 1999) but the referee found the cellphone Miz used to pull the trick and restarted the match. Cena went on to win with the STF.
NWA Anarchy TV #277
Your hosts are Greg Hunter & John Johnson...time for more from Hardcore Hell.
Pre-match promo from Youth Gone Wild, followed by rebuttal from The Hate Junkies(Tag Team Champions) and manager Dan Wilson...
Billy Buck & Andrew Alexander vs. Youth Gone Wild(Anthony Henry & Dustin Knight) vs. Armed & Dangerous(Lane Vasser & Johnny Dangerous) vs. Rich & Famous(Andrew Pendleton III & Mike Mosley): Winners challenge The Hate Junkies for the belts later in the night. Hunter notes that Alexander and Mosley are former partners, but that ship has clearly sailed as hostilities surface between Alexander and Mosley's new partner AP3. Dangerous takes a beating from R&F for a while, but Vasser finally tags into the match and cleans house. Regal Roll sets up a tag back to Courageous as he goes to the top rope, but Pendleton dumps Vasser and rolls his partner out of 450 Splash range. Undaunted, Dangerous delivers a forward-somersault double-axhandle off the top(!) on AP3 only to get rolled up by Mosley for the cheap pin...one team down, three to go. However, Mosley's not paying attention and runs right into Billy Buck's superkick...two down, one to go!
We're down to Buck & Alexander vs. YGW...these teams know each other very well and are relatively fresh since the first portion of the match was largely A&D vs. R&F. It's a face/face battle as Buck locks up with Dustin Knight, prompting the commentators to relate the story of Knight breaking his neck at Hardcore Hell two years ago. Hunter adds that Henry has been "in and out of the NWA Arena" for quite some time. Johnson wonders how the qualifying team will have anything left to beat the Hate Junkies later in the night. Buck avoids a flying elbow off the second turnbuckle by Knight, putting the former champs in control. Knight gets a few desperation pinning combinations on Alexander but AA cuts him off. Knight fights out of a superplex attempt by Alexander and nails the missile dropkick...tags on both sides!
Henry goes to town on Buck...Buck throws him over the top, but Henry skins-the-cat back in and gets an O'Connor Roll for a near-fall. The kickout sends Henry out to the apron and he climbs to the top rope...but Buck catches him in a sort-of Samoan Drop! Cover by Buck...gets two. Superkick setup, but Henry backs off and tags in Knight who takes out Buck with a 3.0 backbreaker. However, Alexander had blind-tagged in and drops Knight with the Zigzag...for two! Rodeo Driver is set up but Knight backdrops his way out of it and tags in Henry. Stereo corner enzuigiris connect but AA fights out of the double-team Go 2 Sleep. Buck takes himself and Knight out of the game, leading to a counterwrestling sequence between Alexander and Henry that ends in Henry rolling up Alexander and hooking the Texas Cloverleaf! Henry pulls him to the center of the ring...Buck re-enters but Knight cuts off the superkick attempt and ranas him over the top! Henry gets the Cloverleaf again and this time Alexander has no choice but to tap out! Post-match handshakes ensue though Alexander is hesitant at first...
The Hate Junkies(Dany Only & Stryknyn)(w/ Dan Wilson) vs. Youth Gone Wild for the Tag Team Titles: More time has elapsed than the television program would indicate, but Henry and Knight are still in bad shape from their earlier matchup. Wilson claims the advantage in the numbers game, but YGW decide to bring out a special guest cornerman...J.T. Talent! The match is a brawl right out of the gate and Wilson trips up Knight in a hurry, putting the champs in the driver's seat. Knight fires off a flying neckbreaker on Stryknyn, giving him the opening to tag in Henry!
Henry goes into house-afire mode and pulls off a slick combo, double-stomping Stryknyn from the top rope and going straight into a sunset flip on Only...for 2 1/2. Stryknyn spears Knight and Only gets the cover...for two. Henry small-packages Only...for two. Stryknyn officially tags into the match and DDTs Henry...Knight makes the save. Henry fights out of the champs' corner and YGW hit the stereo corner enzuigiris on Only...Wilson pulls Henry off the cover after that and gets decked by Talent as a result! Lariat/clip combo on Henry...Only gets two! Hate Crime is set up but Henry kicks Stryknyn off the top rope and backflips out of Only's setup. Knight re-enters as Henry picks up Only in the fireman's carry and they hit the double-team Go 2 Sleep! Henry covers, pin is counted, and we have NEWWWWW Tag Team Champions! Buck & Alexander enter the ring to congratulate the winners...and the champs celebrate to close the show!
Pre-match promo from Youth Gone Wild, followed by rebuttal from The Hate Junkies(Tag Team Champions) and manager Dan Wilson...
Billy Buck & Andrew Alexander vs. Youth Gone Wild(Anthony Henry & Dustin Knight) vs. Armed & Dangerous(Lane Vasser & Johnny Dangerous) vs. Rich & Famous(Andrew Pendleton III & Mike Mosley): Winners challenge The Hate Junkies for the belts later in the night. Hunter notes that Alexander and Mosley are former partners, but that ship has clearly sailed as hostilities surface between Alexander and Mosley's new partner AP3. Dangerous takes a beating from R&F for a while, but Vasser finally tags into the match and cleans house. Regal Roll sets up a tag back to Courageous as he goes to the top rope, but Pendleton dumps Vasser and rolls his partner out of 450 Splash range. Undaunted, Dangerous delivers a forward-somersault double-axhandle off the top(!) on AP3 only to get rolled up by Mosley for the cheap pin...one team down, three to go. However, Mosley's not paying attention and runs right into Billy Buck's superkick...two down, one to go!
We're down to Buck & Alexander vs. YGW...these teams know each other very well and are relatively fresh since the first portion of the match was largely A&D vs. R&F. It's a face/face battle as Buck locks up with Dustin Knight, prompting the commentators to relate the story of Knight breaking his neck at Hardcore Hell two years ago. Hunter adds that Henry has been "in and out of the NWA Arena" for quite some time. Johnson wonders how the qualifying team will have anything left to beat the Hate Junkies later in the night. Buck avoids a flying elbow off the second turnbuckle by Knight, putting the former champs in control. Knight gets a few desperation pinning combinations on Alexander but AA cuts him off. Knight fights out of a superplex attempt by Alexander and nails the missile dropkick...tags on both sides!
Henry goes to town on Buck...Buck throws him over the top, but Henry skins-the-cat back in and gets an O'Connor Roll for a near-fall. The kickout sends Henry out to the apron and he climbs to the top rope...but Buck catches him in a sort-of Samoan Drop! Cover by Buck...gets two. Superkick setup, but Henry backs off and tags in Knight who takes out Buck with a 3.0 backbreaker. However, Alexander had blind-tagged in and drops Knight with the Zigzag...for two! Rodeo Driver is set up but Knight backdrops his way out of it and tags in Henry. Stereo corner enzuigiris connect but AA fights out of the double-team Go 2 Sleep. Buck takes himself and Knight out of the game, leading to a counterwrestling sequence between Alexander and Henry that ends in Henry rolling up Alexander and hooking the Texas Cloverleaf! Henry pulls him to the center of the ring...Buck re-enters but Knight cuts off the superkick attempt and ranas him over the top! Henry gets the Cloverleaf again and this time Alexander has no choice but to tap out! Post-match handshakes ensue though Alexander is hesitant at first...
The Hate Junkies(Dany Only & Stryknyn)(w/ Dan Wilson) vs. Youth Gone Wild for the Tag Team Titles: More time has elapsed than the television program would indicate, but Henry and Knight are still in bad shape from their earlier matchup. Wilson claims the advantage in the numbers game, but YGW decide to bring out a special guest cornerman...J.T. Talent! The match is a brawl right out of the gate and Wilson trips up Knight in a hurry, putting the champs in the driver's seat. Knight fires off a flying neckbreaker on Stryknyn, giving him the opening to tag in Henry!
Henry goes into house-afire mode and pulls off a slick combo, double-stomping Stryknyn from the top rope and going straight into a sunset flip on Only...for 2 1/2. Stryknyn spears Knight and Only gets the cover...for two. Henry small-packages Only...for two. Stryknyn officially tags into the match and DDTs Henry...Knight makes the save. Henry fights out of the champs' corner and YGW hit the stereo corner enzuigiris on Only...Wilson pulls Henry off the cover after that and gets decked by Talent as a result! Lariat/clip combo on Henry...Only gets two! Hate Crime is set up but Henry kicks Stryknyn off the top rope and backflips out of Only's setup. Knight re-enters as Henry picks up Only in the fireman's carry and they hit the double-team Go 2 Sleep! Henry covers, pin is counted, and we have NEWWWWW Tag Team Champions! Buck & Alexander enter the ring to congratulate the winners...and the champs celebrate to close the show!
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Joined in progress: Dave Vaughn fought Mark Sterling to a time-limit draw.
-The Big Texan(w/ Waco) d. David Osborne after a diving headbutt with a loaded mask.
-Flashback to Wrestling At The Chase, March 1979: NWA Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch d. Pat O'Connor by DQ when former champion Dick The Bruiser attacked Murdoch after he had busted O'Connor open.
-The Big Texan(w/ Waco) d. David Osborne after a diving headbutt with a loaded mask.
-Flashback to Wrestling At The Chase, March 1979: NWA Missouri Champion Dick Murdoch d. Pat O'Connor by DQ when former champion Dick The Bruiser attacked Murdoch after he had busted O'Connor open.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Saturday SLA Results From O'Fallon, IL
In the preshow match, Akira Tozawa defeated Mat Fitchett(w/ Greg Jovi) to retain the ACW U-30 Title, getting the pin with the German suplex.
A ten-bell salute took place for "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
K.C. Karrington scored a cheap win over Christian Rose in the official show opener, rolling him up with a handful of tights. Rose protested the finish and decked Karrington, but Alexandre Rudolph jumped Rose from behind and laid him out.
Adam Raw issued an open challenge to any of the "newbies" in the locker room to knock him off his perch...he was answered by the debuting Aiden Young. Raw appeared to have things going his way, but pulled Young up from a pin attempt after hitting his modified Hellevator. Gorgeous Jordan Lacey's music played and Lacey came out to dance for the fans...distracting Raw long enough for Young to capitalize with a DDT variant for the upset win.
Dan Walsh faced Dorian Victor(w/ Gerald James & Mrs. Victor) in an impromptu matchup...the brawl spilled out of the ring for several minutes with both men using a steel chair to their advantage. Back in the ring, Walsh picked up the victory with a guillotine choke submission.
Davey Vega made his first defense of the ACW Heavyweight Title against trainer and rival Dingo. The two had a hard-hitting battle of attrition, ending with Vega edging out a victory after a flying tornado DDT off the second turnbuckle! Darin Childs confronted Vega after the match, reminding him that they would be facing each other in the near future...
Jordan Lacey was scheduled for a match prior to intermission but was attacked by Adam Raw who left him bloody in the ring...Raw challenged Lacey to a match at Circus Maximus.
Evan Gelistico defended the SLA Heavyweight Title against Shane Hollister...Hollister had another impressive showing but Gelistico made him tap out to the Gateway City Stretch. Gelistico answered Walsh's challenge from earlier in the show, saying he would face Walsh at Circus Maximus in a submission match.
Mat Fitchett faced a tough test in the form of Darin Corbin...after a highly competitive matchup, Fitchett took Corbin down off the top turnbuckle with a huge backcracker to notch the victory. Dingo and Arik Cannon jumped Fitchett after the match, but Davey Vega and Greg Jovi hit the ring with chairs to run them off. Dingo challenged Fitchett to a match at Circus Maximus...that card is already looking stacked.
RAJETT retained the ACW Tag Team Titles against The Kentucky Buffet(Matt Cage & Alex Castle) and the team of Super Electro & Jack O. Lantern. The masked duo was the first to be eliminated as Rachel Summerlyn and Jessica James got stereo rollup pins on Electro and Lantern(respectively). Cage and Castle seemed more intent on flirting with their opponents than defeating them...that attitude cost them the match as Jessica dove at the two with a cross-body from the second rope as Rachel got behind them for a schoolboy trip. That allowed Rachel to get the three-count on Cage, allowing RAJETT to hang onto the tag belts.
In the main event, Akira Tozawa defended the ACW U-30 Title in a four-way dance against former champion A.C.H., Arik Cannon, and Gerald James(w/ Dorian Victor & Mrs. Victor). James eliminated A.C.H. with the Michinoku Driver. Tozawa had a hard-hitting exchange with Cannon, ending in Tozawa pinning The Anarchist with the German suplex. However, Gerald James surprised Tozawa with a rollup and handful of tights to steal the belt! After the match, Vega and A.C.H. acknowledged that this would be Tozawa's final match with ACW/SLA for the time being and the roster members came out to applaud for him!
A ten-bell salute took place for "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
K.C. Karrington scored a cheap win over Christian Rose in the official show opener, rolling him up with a handful of tights. Rose protested the finish and decked Karrington, but Alexandre Rudolph jumped Rose from behind and laid him out.
Adam Raw issued an open challenge to any of the "newbies" in the locker room to knock him off his perch...he was answered by the debuting Aiden Young. Raw appeared to have things going his way, but pulled Young up from a pin attempt after hitting his modified Hellevator. Gorgeous Jordan Lacey's music played and Lacey came out to dance for the fans...distracting Raw long enough for Young to capitalize with a DDT variant for the upset win.
Dan Walsh faced Dorian Victor(w/ Gerald James & Mrs. Victor) in an impromptu matchup...the brawl spilled out of the ring for several minutes with both men using a steel chair to their advantage. Back in the ring, Walsh picked up the victory with a guillotine choke submission.
Davey Vega made his first defense of the ACW Heavyweight Title against trainer and rival Dingo. The two had a hard-hitting battle of attrition, ending with Vega edging out a victory after a flying tornado DDT off the second turnbuckle! Darin Childs confronted Vega after the match, reminding him that they would be facing each other in the near future...
Jordan Lacey was scheduled for a match prior to intermission but was attacked by Adam Raw who left him bloody in the ring...Raw challenged Lacey to a match at Circus Maximus.
Evan Gelistico defended the SLA Heavyweight Title against Shane Hollister...Hollister had another impressive showing but Gelistico made him tap out to the Gateway City Stretch. Gelistico answered Walsh's challenge from earlier in the show, saying he would face Walsh at Circus Maximus in a submission match.
Mat Fitchett faced a tough test in the form of Darin Corbin...after a highly competitive matchup, Fitchett took Corbin down off the top turnbuckle with a huge backcracker to notch the victory. Dingo and Arik Cannon jumped Fitchett after the match, but Davey Vega and Greg Jovi hit the ring with chairs to run them off. Dingo challenged Fitchett to a match at Circus Maximus...that card is already looking stacked.
RAJETT retained the ACW Tag Team Titles against The Kentucky Buffet(Matt Cage & Alex Castle) and the team of Super Electro & Jack O. Lantern. The masked duo was the first to be eliminated as Rachel Summerlyn and Jessica James got stereo rollup pins on Electro and Lantern(respectively). Cage and Castle seemed more intent on flirting with their opponents than defeating them...that attitude cost them the match as Jessica dove at the two with a cross-body from the second rope as Rachel got behind them for a schoolboy trip. That allowed Rachel to get the three-count on Cage, allowing RAJETT to hang onto the tag belts.
In the main event, Akira Tozawa defended the ACW U-30 Title in a four-way dance against former champion A.C.H., Arik Cannon, and Gerald James(w/ Dorian Victor & Mrs. Victor). James eliminated A.C.H. with the Michinoku Driver. Tozawa had a hard-hitting exchange with Cannon, ending in Tozawa pinning The Anarchist with the German suplex. However, Gerald James surprised Tozawa with a rollup and handful of tights to steal the belt! After the match, Vega and A.C.H. acknowledged that this would be Tozawa's final match with ACW/SLA for the time being and the roster members came out to applaud for him!
Friday, May 20, 2011
Comedy Part 360: TGIGuest Set
Location: Comedy Etc. II
Emcee: Aaron Brooks
Feature: Tim Bateman
Headliner: B.T.
Hadn't called ahead for a guest set tonight, but Art Vieluf asked if I wanted to go on stage and I agreed. We had a good crowd tonight, though my set was kinda hit-and-miss...felt like I lost my train of thought a few times and wasn't sure what to do next. Still had a good time...always good to get on stage. Weekend shows generally aren't the time to try new material...but then neither was my emcee spot on Wednesday, though it may have been a bit more forgivable in that instance.
Emcee: Aaron Brooks
Feature: Tim Bateman
Headliner: B.T.
Hadn't called ahead for a guest set tonight, but Art Vieluf asked if I wanted to go on stage and I agreed. We had a good crowd tonight, though my set was kinda hit-and-miss...felt like I lost my train of thought a few times and wasn't sure what to do next. Still had a good time...always good to get on stage. Weekend shows generally aren't the time to try new material...but then neither was my emcee spot on Wednesday, though it may have been a bit more forgivable in that instance.
Show results
Friday EVOLVE results from Union City, NJ:
-A.R. Fox d. Rick Swann.
-Jon Davis d. Tony Nese.
-Sami Callihan d. Brodie Lee.
-Bobby Fish d. Austin Aries.
-A.R. Fox d. Jon Davis.
-Sami Callihan d. Bobby Fish.
-The SATs d. Ricky Reyes & Alex Colon.
-Pinkie Sanchez won an eight-man Fray Match with Atu, Kory Chavis, Derek Ryze, Scott Reed, Cheech Hernandez, Blaine Rage, and Brian XL.
-A.R. Fox d. Sami Callihan to win the Style Battle Tournament.
Saturday ROH results from Chicago Ridge, IL:
-Homicide d. Michael Elgin.
-Kyle O'Reilly & Adam Cole d. The Bravado Brothers.
-Mike Bennett d. Steve Corino.
-El Generico d. Chris Hero.
-Davey Richards d. Tag Team Champion Charlie Haas.
-Tag Team Champion Shelton Benjamin d. Claudio Castagnoli.
-Colt Cabana d. T.V. Champion Christopher Daniels in a non-title match.
-The Briscoe Brothers d. The All Night Express in a street fight.
-Eddie Edwards d. Roderick Strong to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday CHIKARA results from Easton, PA:
-Brodie Lee d. Hieracon.
-Archibald Peck d. Young Lions' Cup Champion Frightmare in a non-title match.
-The Batiri d. The Throwbacks.
-Ultramantis Black d. Chuck Taylor.
-Eddie Kingston d. Sinn Bodhi.
-Ares, Pinkie Sanchez, Daizee Haze, & Jakob Hammermeier d. The Colony & Madison Eagles.
-Hallowicked d. Mike Quackenbush in the "12 Large Summit".
-3.0 d. The Unstable.
Saturday SICW results from East Carondelet, IL:
-Johnny Courageous & LaMarcus Clinton d. Tag Team Champion Tony Raze & Max Archer.
-Leo Cristiani d. Johnny Romano.
-Chris Hargas d. Waco by DQ.
-Jose Salinas d. Jayson Falcone.
-Chase King d. Wayne Mitchell.
-Karl Madetzke d. Fushicho Masuku.
-Luke Spencer d. Bobby D.
-Dave Vaughn fought Tag Team Champion The Big Texan to a double countout.
-Dory Funk Jr., Gary Jackson, & Chaz Wesson d. Classic Champion Ron Powers, Kevin X, & Sean Vincent in a best-of-three-falls match.
Saturday MECW results from Wood River, IL:
-Justin Reno won a battle royal.
-Barry Ryte d. Count Carfu.
-Shawn Santel d. Mauler McDarby to win the vacant Independent Title.
-Jordan McEntyre d. Mizfitt Manners.
-Bad Company(Evan Money & Buddy Roberts Jr.) d. Tag Team Champions Mike Anthony & Sarin Sinn in a non-title match.
-Heavyweight Champion Bailey Mannix vs. Great Plains Champion Eric Allen vs. Justin Reno ended in a no-contest due to outside interference.
Sunday CHIKARA results from Union City, NJ:
-Jakob Hammermeier d. Dasher Hatfield.
-Claudio Castagnoli & Ares d. 3.0.
-Grizzly Redwood d. Hieracon.
-Sinn Bodhi & The Batiri d. Hallowicked, Young Lions' Champion Frightmare, & Ultramantis Black.
-Archibald Peck d. Sugar Dunkerton.
-Eddie Kingston d. Chuck Taylor.
-Vin Gerard d. Brodie Lee in the "12 Large Summit".
-The Colony d. Amazing Red & The Maximos(Wil & Joel).
-A.R. Fox d. Rick Swann.
-Jon Davis d. Tony Nese.
-Sami Callihan d. Brodie Lee.
-Bobby Fish d. Austin Aries.
-A.R. Fox d. Jon Davis.
-Sami Callihan d. Bobby Fish.
-The SATs d. Ricky Reyes & Alex Colon.
-Pinkie Sanchez won an eight-man Fray Match with Atu, Kory Chavis, Derek Ryze, Scott Reed, Cheech Hernandez, Blaine Rage, and Brian XL.
-A.R. Fox d. Sami Callihan to win the Style Battle Tournament.
Saturday ROH results from Chicago Ridge, IL:
-Homicide d. Michael Elgin.
-Kyle O'Reilly & Adam Cole d. The Bravado Brothers.
-Mike Bennett d. Steve Corino.
-El Generico d. Chris Hero.
-Davey Richards d. Tag Team Champion Charlie Haas.
-Tag Team Champion Shelton Benjamin d. Claudio Castagnoli.
-Colt Cabana d. T.V. Champion Christopher Daniels in a non-title match.
-The Briscoe Brothers d. The All Night Express in a street fight.
-Eddie Edwards d. Roderick Strong to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday CHIKARA results from Easton, PA:
-Brodie Lee d. Hieracon.
-Archibald Peck d. Young Lions' Cup Champion Frightmare in a non-title match.
-The Batiri d. The Throwbacks.
-Ultramantis Black d. Chuck Taylor.
-Eddie Kingston d. Sinn Bodhi.
-Ares, Pinkie Sanchez, Daizee Haze, & Jakob Hammermeier d. The Colony & Madison Eagles.
-Hallowicked d. Mike Quackenbush in the "12 Large Summit".
-3.0 d. The Unstable.
Saturday SICW results from East Carondelet, IL:
-Johnny Courageous & LaMarcus Clinton d. Tag Team Champion Tony Raze & Max Archer.
-Leo Cristiani d. Johnny Romano.
-Chris Hargas d. Waco by DQ.
-Jose Salinas d. Jayson Falcone.
-Chase King d. Wayne Mitchell.
-Karl Madetzke d. Fushicho Masuku.
-Luke Spencer d. Bobby D.
-Dave Vaughn fought Tag Team Champion The Big Texan to a double countout.
-Dory Funk Jr., Gary Jackson, & Chaz Wesson d. Classic Champion Ron Powers, Kevin X, & Sean Vincent in a best-of-three-falls match.
Saturday MECW results from Wood River, IL:
-Justin Reno won a battle royal.
-Barry Ryte d. Count Carfu.
-Shawn Santel d. Mauler McDarby to win the vacant Independent Title.
-Jordan McEntyre d. Mizfitt Manners.
-Bad Company(Evan Money & Buddy Roberts Jr.) d. Tag Team Champions Mike Anthony & Sarin Sinn in a non-title match.
-Heavyweight Champion Bailey Mannix vs. Great Plains Champion Eric Allen vs. Justin Reno ended in a no-contest due to outside interference.
Sunday CHIKARA results from Union City, NJ:
-Jakob Hammermeier d. Dasher Hatfield.
-Claudio Castagnoli & Ares d. 3.0.
-Grizzly Redwood d. Hieracon.
-Sinn Bodhi & The Batiri d. Hallowicked, Young Lions' Champion Frightmare, & Ultramantis Black.
-Archibald Peck d. Sugar Dunkerton.
-Eddie Kingston d. Chuck Taylor.
-Vin Gerard d. Brodie Lee in the "12 Large Summit".
-The Colony d. Amazing Red & The Maximos(Wil & Joel).
WWE Smackdown
-Christian Cage d. Sheamus O'Shaunessy via small package; Sheamus and Mark Henry attacked Christian after the match. World Champion Randy Orton made the save, though he hesitated at first...
-Women's Champion Brie Bella(w/ Nikki) d. Natalya Neidhart(n/t) via Bella Buster. Brie defends against Kelly K at Over The Limit.
-Tag Team Champions The Big Show & Kane & Ezekiel Jackson d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel, & Heath Slater when Ezekiel made Gabriel submit to a torture rack.
-Daniel Bryan vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. ended in a five-minute time-limit draw(Chavo said he could beat Bryan in five minutes). Sin Cara fought with Chavo after the match to set up a match for Over The Limit.
-Ted DiBiase Jr.(w/ Cody Rhodes) d. Trent Baretta with the Dream Street.
-The Great Khali(w/ Jinder Mahal) d. Jey Uso(w/ Jimmy Uso) with the Punjabi Plunge.
-World Champion Randy Orton d. Mark Henry(n/t) by DQ when Sheamus attacked Orton. The heels double-teamed Orton and Christian made a "hesitant" save similiar to the one Randy made for him earlier in the show.
-Women's Champion Brie Bella(w/ Nikki) d. Natalya Neidhart(n/t) via Bella Buster. Brie defends against Kelly K at Over The Limit.
-Tag Team Champions The Big Show & Kane & Ezekiel Jackson d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett, Justin Gabriel, & Heath Slater when Ezekiel made Gabriel submit to a torture rack.
-Daniel Bryan vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr. ended in a five-minute time-limit draw(Chavo said he could beat Bryan in five minutes). Sin Cara fought with Chavo after the match to set up a match for Over The Limit.
-Ted DiBiase Jr.(w/ Cody Rhodes) d. Trent Baretta with the Dream Street.
-The Great Khali(w/ Jinder Mahal) d. Jey Uso(w/ Jimmy Uso) with the Punjabi Plunge.
-World Champion Randy Orton d. Mark Henry(n/t) by DQ when Sheamus attacked Orton. The heels double-teamed Orton and Christian made a "hesitant" save similiar to the one Randy made for him earlier in the show.
Comedy Part 360: Hump Day Hosting
Location: Comedy Etc. II
Emcee: Me
Lineup: Larry Pogenpohl, Jim Keith, Nick Branson, Tim Francis, Zack Stovall, Dean Schardan, Dominic Cilano, Brian Kinsella, Joe Lancey, Bruce Veach, Dan Schmidt, Landon Meyer, Aaron Brooks
Hadn't emceed an open-mic show in a while so I volunteered to do it on Wednesday. Attendance has been hit-and-miss lately(nice weather = people want to do stuff outside)...I encourage anyone who can make it to the shows on Wednesday nights to do so, it's a fun time. Had a good time with it and tried to come up with some WACKY~! introductions for people in the process...also remembered to plug the upcoming shows and tell people to tip the wait staff. WOO~!
Emcee: Me
Lineup: Larry Pogenpohl, Jim Keith, Nick Branson, Tim Francis, Zack Stovall, Dean Schardan, Dominic Cilano, Brian Kinsella, Joe Lancey, Bruce Veach, Dan Schmidt, Landon Meyer, Aaron Brooks
Hadn't emceed an open-mic show in a while so I volunteered to do it on Wednesday. Attendance has been hit-and-miss lately(nice weather = people want to do stuff outside)...I encourage anyone who can make it to the shows on Wednesday nights to do so, it's a fun time. Had a good time with it and tried to come up with some WACKY~! introductions for people in the process...also remembered to plug the upcoming shows and tell people to tip the wait staff. WOO~!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Thursday FCW Results From Orlando, FL
-Calvin Raines & Big E Langston d. Los Aviadores to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Percy Watson d. Bobby Dutch.
-DeSean Bishop d. Rick Victor.
-Mr. Florida d. Heavyweight Champion Lucky Cannon in a non-title match.
-Seth Rollins d. Damien Sandow to retain the FCW 15 Title.
-Roman Leakee d. Ricardo Rodriguez.
-Ms. Florida d. Maxine Perez.
-Bo Rotundo d. Lucky Cannon to win the Heavyweight Title.
-Titus O'Neil d. Jinder Mahal by DQ.
-Xavier Woods d. Tag Team Champion Calvin Raines.
-Tag Team Champion Big E Langston d. Briley Pierce.
-Bo Rotundo won a four-corner match with Lucky Cannon, Richie Steamboat, and Leo Kruger to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Percy Watson d. Bobby Dutch.
-DeSean Bishop d. Rick Victor.
-Mr. Florida d. Heavyweight Champion Lucky Cannon in a non-title match.
-Seth Rollins d. Damien Sandow to retain the FCW 15 Title.
-Roman Leakee d. Ricardo Rodriguez.
-Ms. Florida d. Maxine Perez.
-Bo Rotundo d. Lucky Cannon to win the Heavyweight Title.
-Titus O'Neil d. Jinder Mahal by DQ.
-Xavier Woods d. Tag Team Champion Calvin Raines.
-Tag Team Champion Big E Langston d. Briley Pierce.
-Bo Rotundo won a four-corner match with Lucky Cannon, Richie Steamboat, and Leo Kruger to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Thursday Wrestling Viewing
WWE Superstars.com
Your Smackdown-brand hosts are Jack Korpela & Matt Striker.
Yoshi Tatsu vs. Tyson Kidd(w/ Michael Hayes): Hayes is quick to rip on the Texas crowd...he may have spent some time in that area in the past. After a fine competitive matchup and some close near-falls, Yoshi surprises Kidd with the big roundhouse kick for the victory. Hayes applauds Kidd's effort and helps him to his feet, only to deck him and walk away...so much for that pairing.
Your Raw-brand hosts are Scott Stanford & Josh Mathews.
Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella vs. The Major Broskis(Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins): Ryder beat Vlad last week thanks to Hawkins' interference, so we have this match. I imagine the Stanford-invented team name is a nod to the Edgeheads' past as Brian & Brett Major...heh. Fine matchup as Ryder/Hawkins look good as a unit, but Santino gets the pin on Hawkins after the Cobra.
Evan Bourne vs. Drew McIntyre: Yeah, this'll be good. Drew takes over after clotheslining Bourne on the apron, causing him to backflip-bump all the way to the floor. McIntyre hits a huge delayed superplex for a near-fall, then takes Evan out to the apron with the intent to drive him into the steps. However, Bourne escapes the move and delivers a modified bulldog from the apron to send Drew face-first into the stairs! Bourne goes on offense and delivers a spinkick for a close two-count. Drew is slumped in the corner and Bourne nails the basement dropkick...up top for the shooting star press, but Drew rolls to the floor only to take a plancha from the top rope! Evan brings him back in and tries for a pop-up rana, only to get blocked into a turnbuckle powerbomb! Future Shock follows and McIntyre picks up an impressive victory.
TNA XPlosion
Kazuchika Okato vs. Douglas Williams(w/ Brutus Magnus): No one can figure out if our Japanese friend is "Okato" or "Okada" at the moment...he's dressed normally and the graphic says "Okada", but the ring announcer and Impacttron have him as "Okato". Magnus joins the broadcast team for fun...fine back-and-forth contest here. Okato rallies and Brutus suddenly feels a need to investigate Okato's ring jacket(hung on a ringpost at the time). HUNDRED HAND SLAP~! connects, but Magnus' "borrowing" of Okato's ring gear distracts him long enough for Williams to capitalize with the Chaos Theory for the pinfall.
TNA Impact
-Women's Champion Mickie James, Tara Varon, & Miss Brooke Tessmacher d. Madison Rayne & Women's Tag Team Champions Sarita Stock & Rosita Fly(w/ Shawn Hernandez & El Anarquia) when Tara pinned Rosita after a Baldo Bomb.
-Abyss d. Frankie Kazarian with the Blackhole Slam to win the X-Division Title.
-Samoa Joe d. Amazing Red with the muscle buster.
-Matt Hardy & Eric Bischoff d. Generation Me; Hardy choked out Max Buck with his double-underhook guillotine, then tagged in Bischoff for some BACK LEG ROUND KICKS before Eric pinned Max.
-Velvet Sky won a handicap match against Angelina Love & Winter Lea via surprise small package on Love. O.D.B. returned to attack Velvet after the match.
Your Smackdown-brand hosts are Jack Korpela & Matt Striker.
Yoshi Tatsu vs. Tyson Kidd(w/ Michael Hayes): Hayes is quick to rip on the Texas crowd...he may have spent some time in that area in the past. After a fine competitive matchup and some close near-falls, Yoshi surprises Kidd with the big roundhouse kick for the victory. Hayes applauds Kidd's effort and helps him to his feet, only to deck him and walk away...so much for that pairing.
Your Raw-brand hosts are Scott Stanford & Josh Mathews.
Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella vs. The Major Broskis(Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins): Ryder beat Vlad last week thanks to Hawkins' interference, so we have this match. I imagine the Stanford-invented team name is a nod to the Edgeheads' past as Brian & Brett Major...heh. Fine matchup as Ryder/Hawkins look good as a unit, but Santino gets the pin on Hawkins after the Cobra.
Evan Bourne vs. Drew McIntyre: Yeah, this'll be good. Drew takes over after clotheslining Bourne on the apron, causing him to backflip-bump all the way to the floor. McIntyre hits a huge delayed superplex for a near-fall, then takes Evan out to the apron with the intent to drive him into the steps. However, Bourne escapes the move and delivers a modified bulldog from the apron to send Drew face-first into the stairs! Bourne goes on offense and delivers a spinkick for a close two-count. Drew is slumped in the corner and Bourne nails the basement dropkick...up top for the shooting star press, but Drew rolls to the floor only to take a plancha from the top rope! Evan brings him back in and tries for a pop-up rana, only to get blocked into a turnbuckle powerbomb! Future Shock follows and McIntyre picks up an impressive victory.
TNA XPlosion
Kazuchika Okato vs. Douglas Williams(w/ Brutus Magnus): No one can figure out if our Japanese friend is "Okato" or "Okada" at the moment...he's dressed normally and the graphic says "Okada", but the ring announcer and Impacttron have him as "Okato". Magnus joins the broadcast team for fun...fine back-and-forth contest here. Okato rallies and Brutus suddenly feels a need to investigate Okato's ring jacket(hung on a ringpost at the time). HUNDRED HAND SLAP~! connects, but Magnus' "borrowing" of Okato's ring gear distracts him long enough for Williams to capitalize with the Chaos Theory for the pinfall.
TNA Impact
-Women's Champion Mickie James, Tara Varon, & Miss Brooke Tessmacher d. Madison Rayne & Women's Tag Team Champions Sarita Stock & Rosita Fly(w/ Shawn Hernandez & El Anarquia) when Tara pinned Rosita after a Baldo Bomb.
-Abyss d. Frankie Kazarian with the Blackhole Slam to win the X-Division Title.
-Samoa Joe d. Amazing Red with the muscle buster.
-Matt Hardy & Eric Bischoff d. Generation Me; Hardy choked out Max Buck with his double-underhook guillotine, then tagged in Bischoff for some BACK LEG ROUND KICKS before Eric pinned Max.
-Velvet Sky won a handicap match against Angelina Love & Winter Lea via surprise small package on Love. O.D.B. returned to attack Velvet after the match.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
WWE NXT5.com + TWIW
When WWE's "ECW" brand closed up shop, they introduced an interesting concept in the form of NXT: Pairing newcomers to the organization with established wrestlers. It's had varying results with regards to the newcomers, especially since the show moved to WWE.com in the middle of season three...
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Your hosts are Todd Grisham & S. William Regal. Darren Young hits the ring to gloat about beating Titus O'Neil last week...smells like a rematch in the making, especially since Young hints that he knows EXACTLY what happened to Hornswoggle.
Titus O'Neil vs. Darren Young: BOTH mentors are absent, notably...so where's Chavo Guerrero Jr.? Regal notes the recent issues between Young and Chavo, for what it's worth. Seems like a replay of last week as Young takes advantage of O'Neil's head not being in the game. Titus takes over with his power advantage...he appears to be set to deliver the Clash Of The Titus, but the TitanTron suddenly cuts to Chavo finding Hornswoggle trapped in a crate backstage! O'Neil grabs the key that Young had around his neck and dashes to the back...getting counted out, but such is life. Titus opens the box and finds the midget...but Chavo attacks him from behind! Chavo gets a hold of the midget...he doesn't forget!...and he drags him out to the ring where Young is waiting. KILL THE MIDGET~! Young holds Hornswoggle down...and Chavo delivers the frog splash! O'Neil hits the ring, but Chavo and Young were just leaving.
Yoshi Tatsu vs. Byron Saxton: These two have had issues over Yoshi paying more attention to Maryse than his protege. Fine quick matchup between the two...Yoshi picks up the win with the spinning heel kick off the top rope.
Your emcees are Matt Striker & Maryse Ouellet, almost forgot about them. They bring out Vladimir Kozlov & Conor O'Brian, followed by J.T.G. and Jacob Novak. O'Brian and Novak get into a "performance" competition with the fans as the judges...the heels trash-talk, the faces dance and do a sambo exhibition, followed by breaking some 2x4s. Shockingly, the fans prefer the faces...but J.T.G. confronts Vlad and that segues straight into a match...
Vladimir Kozlov(w/ Conor O'Brian) vs. J.T.G.(w/ Jacob Novak): Regal literally runs out of vocabulary to insult J.T.G. and Novak(at least as far as what won't get him fired). J.T.G. takes too much time on the second rope and jumps off into the big headbutt...Iron Curtain follows and Kozlov gets the duke.
Yoshi finally seems to get the message about Maryse, who has to explain that they can't break up if they're not in a relationship in the first place. Meanwhile, Lucky Cannon seems more than willing to splurge on the apple of his eye...
Time for our first elimination of the season...and Jacob Novak ends up in the cellar once again. He blames the fans but vows to get his redemption eventually...
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
Superstars.com on Thursday 5/19 has:
-Evan Bourne vs. Drew McIntyre
-Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella vs. Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins
-Yoshi Tatsu vs. Tyson Kidd
Smackdown on Friday 5/20 has:
-Randy Orton vs. Mark Henry
-Christian Cage vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy
-The Big Show, Kane, & Ezekiel Jackson vs. The Corre
-Daniel Bryan vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.
-Trent Baretta vs. Ted DiBiase Jr.
-Brie Bella vs. Natalya Neidhart
Over The Limit is on Sunday 5/22:
-John Cena vs. Mike Mizanin - WWE Title - I Quit Match
-Randy Orton vs. Christian Cage - World Title
-Wade Barrett vs. Ezekiel Jackson - Intercontinental Title
-The Big Show & Kane vs. C.M. Punk & Mason Ryan - Tag Team Titles
-Rey Misterio Jr. vs. "R-Truth" Ron Killings
-Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole - Kiss-My-Foot Match
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday 5/19 has:
-Frankie Kazarian vs. Abyss - X-Division Title
-Amazing Red vs. Samoa Joe
-Generation Me vs. Matt Hardy & Eric Bischoff
-Mickie James, Tara Varon, & Miss Brooke Tessmacher vs. Madison Rayne, Sarita Stock, & Rosita Fly
-Velvet Sky vs. Angelina Love vs. Winter Lea
Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/12.
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/21 in Chicago Ridge, IL:
-Eddie Edwards vs. Roderick Strong - Heavyweight Title
-The All Night Express vs. The Briscoe Brothers - Street Fight
-Shelton Benjamin vs. Claudio Castagnoli
-Davey Richards vs. Charlie Haas
-El Generico vs. Chris Hero
-Steve Corino vs. Mike Bennett
-Homicide vs. Michael Elgin
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.lethalwrestlingalliance.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/21 in O'Fallon, IL:
-Evan Gelistico vs. Shane Hollister - Heavyweight Title
-Akira Tozawa vs. A.C.H. vs. Arik Cannon vs. Gerald James - ACW U-30 Title
-Akira Tozawa vs. Mat Fitchett - ACW U-30 Title
-Davey Vega vs. Dingo - ACW Heavyweight Title
-RAJETT vs. The Kentucky Buffet vs. The Children Of Pain - ACW Tag Team Titles
-Mat Fitchett vs. Darin Corbin
SOUTH BROADWAY(www.mmwasicw.com)
Next show(SICW) is Saturday 5/21 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Dory Funk Jr., Gary Jackson, & Danny Boy Hawkins vs. Ron Powers, Kevin X, & Sean Vincent
MMWA has a show on Saturday 6/11 in St. Louis, MO:
-Rhino vs. Mark Sterling
-Gary Jackson vs. Phil E. Blunt - Heavyweight Title
-Dave Vaughn vs. Brandon Espinosa - T.V. Title
METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.mecwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/21 in Wood River, IL:
-Eric Allen vs. Barry Ryte - Great Plains Title
HVW(www.highvoltagewrestling.tk)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
NWA:DPW(www.facebook.com/dynamoprowrestling)
Next show is Friday 6/10 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-12-Man Tournament For The Vacant NWA Missouri Title: Dan Walsh, K.C. Karrington, Tyler Cook, Adam Rich
NEW MIDWEST WRESTLING(www.newmidwest.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/28 in Springfield, IL:
-Tyler Priegel vs. Dan The Man - Central Illinois Title Ladder Match
-Scott Keyes vs. Truk Thompson - Chair Match
-Attitude Inc. vs. Mississippi Madman & Benz - Tag Team Titles - Texas Tornado Rules
-The Kentucky Buffet vs. The Crew(Eric Logan & Derek Moss)
AAPW(www.allamericanprowrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
IHW(www.ihwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/4 in Waterloo, IL:
-Cameron Cage vs. Brandon Aarons - Heavyweight Title
-Evan Money vs. Steven Kennedy - Illinois Title
-IHW Invitational Tournament: Billy McNeil, Jordan McEntyre, Ace Hawkins, K.C. Karrington, Chris Logan
RCW(www.midwestrcw.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/27 in Des Moines, IA:
-Brian Ash vs. Sir Bradley Charles - Heavyweight Title
-30-Man Gauntlet For The Gold
-Zach Thompson vs. Mike Sydal - Pure Wrestling Title
-Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin vs. Devin Carter & Casanova - Tag Team Title Tournament
-Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West vs. American Ground & Air - Tag Team Title Tournament
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/17 in Kansas City, KS.
FTW(www.fullthrottlewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/11 in Granite City, IL.
UMW(www.facebook.com/umwfanpage)
Next show is Saturday 6/18 in St. Louis, MO:
-The Headbangers vs. The Monsters Of Rock
-Mike Adonis vs. Erik Caballero
-Donnie Steamboat vs. Raymond King
-Benjamin Boone vs. Gregory Iron - Last-Man-Standing Match
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DRAGON GATE USA(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Friday 6/3 in Foxborough, MA:
-PAC & Masato Yoshino vs. YAMATO & Akira Tozawa - Open The United Gate Titles
-Johnny Gargano vs. Austin Aries
-Susumu Yokosuka vs. Ricochet
-CIMA & Brodie Lee vs. Chuck Taylor & Rich Swann
DGUSA has a show on Saturday 6/4 in Deer Park, NY:
-YAMATO vs. CIMA vs. Masato Yoshino vs. Johnny Gargano
-PAC vs. Ricochet vs. Chuck Taylor
-Austin Aries vs. Susumu Yokosuka
DGUSA has a show on Sunday 6/5 in Manhattan, NY:
-YAMATO vs. PAC - Open The Freedom Gate Title
-Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano, & Rich Swann vs. Austin Aries, Brodie Lee, & CIMA - Elimination Tag Match
-Masato Yoshino vs. Ricochet
EVOLVE(www.evolvewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/20 in Union City, NJ:
-Style Battle Tournament: A.R. Fox, Austin Aries, Bobby Fish, Brodie Lee, Jon Davis, Sami Callihan
PRO WRESTLING RESPECT(www.prowrestlingrespect.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next shows is Friday 5/27 in Reseda, CA:
-Claudio Castagnoli vs. Chris Hero - Heavyweight Title
-The Young Bucks vs. The RockNES Monsters - Tag Team Titles
-Eddie Edwards vs. Akira Tozawa
-Willie Mack vs. Kevin Steen
-Low-Ki vs. Alex Shelley
-El Generico vs. Ricochet
-Kenny King vs. Chuck Taylor
-The Dynasty(Joey Ryan & Scorpio Sky) vs. The Fightin' Taylor Boys
-Brandon & Dustin Cutler vs. Austin Aries & Roderick Strong
PWG has a show on Saturday 5/28 in Reseda, CA:
-Claudio Castagnoli vs. Low-Ki - Heavyweight Title
-The RockNES Monsters vs. Kevin Steen & Akira Tozawa
-Eddie Edwards vs. El Generico
-The Young Bucks vs. Austin Aries & Roderick Strong - Tag Team Titles
-Willie Mack vs. Chris Hero
-Ricochet vs. Chuck Taylor
-Brandon & Dustin Cutler vs. The Dynasty
NWA ANARCHY(www.nwaanarchy.net)
Next show is Saturday 5/28 in Cornelia, GA.
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/21 in Easton, PA:
-Mike Quackenbush vs. Hallowicked
-3.0 vs. The Unstable
-The Colony & Madison Eagles vs. Ares, Pinkie Sanchez, Jakob Hammermeier, & Daizee Haze
-Frightmare vs. Archibald Peck
-Eddie Kingston vs. Sinn Bodhi
-The Throwbacks vs. The Batiri
-Ultramantis Black vs. Chuck Taylor
-Hieracon vs. Brodie Lee
CHIKARA has a show on Sunday 5/22 in Union City, NJ:
-Brodie Lee vs. Vin Gerard
-Hallowicked, Frightmare, & Ultramantis Black vs. Sinn Bodhi & The Batiri
-Eddie Kingston vs. Chuck Taylor
-Hieracon vs. Grizzly Redwood
-The Colony vs. Amazing Red & Los Maximos
-Dasher Hatfield vs. Jakob Hammermeier
-Sugar Dunkerton vs. Archibald Peck
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next shows are Saturday 10/1 and Sunday 10/2 in Berwyn, IL.
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/wlw/wlwhome.htm)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com/)
Next show is Sunday 6/12 in Austin, TX.
WCPW(www.windycityprowrestling.com/)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
STL Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
MO Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
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Your hosts are Todd Grisham & S. William Regal. Darren Young hits the ring to gloat about beating Titus O'Neil last week...smells like a rematch in the making, especially since Young hints that he knows EXACTLY what happened to Hornswoggle.
Titus O'Neil vs. Darren Young: BOTH mentors are absent, notably...so where's Chavo Guerrero Jr.? Regal notes the recent issues between Young and Chavo, for what it's worth. Seems like a replay of last week as Young takes advantage of O'Neil's head not being in the game. Titus takes over with his power advantage...he appears to be set to deliver the Clash Of The Titus, but the TitanTron suddenly cuts to Chavo finding Hornswoggle trapped in a crate backstage! O'Neil grabs the key that Young had around his neck and dashes to the back...getting counted out, but such is life. Titus opens the box and finds the midget...but Chavo attacks him from behind! Chavo gets a hold of the midget...he doesn't forget!...and he drags him out to the ring where Young is waiting. KILL THE MIDGET~! Young holds Hornswoggle down...and Chavo delivers the frog splash! O'Neil hits the ring, but Chavo and Young were just leaving.
Yoshi Tatsu vs. Byron Saxton: These two have had issues over Yoshi paying more attention to Maryse than his protege. Fine quick matchup between the two...Yoshi picks up the win with the spinning heel kick off the top rope.
Your emcees are Matt Striker & Maryse Ouellet, almost forgot about them. They bring out Vladimir Kozlov & Conor O'Brian, followed by J.T.G. and Jacob Novak. O'Brian and Novak get into a "performance" competition with the fans as the judges...the heels trash-talk, the faces dance and do a sambo exhibition, followed by breaking some 2x4s. Shockingly, the fans prefer the faces...but J.T.G. confronts Vlad and that segues straight into a match...
Vladimir Kozlov(w/ Conor O'Brian) vs. J.T.G.(w/ Jacob Novak): Regal literally runs out of vocabulary to insult J.T.G. and Novak(at least as far as what won't get him fired). J.T.G. takes too much time on the second rope and jumps off into the big headbutt...Iron Curtain follows and Kozlov gets the duke.
Yoshi finally seems to get the message about Maryse, who has to explain that they can't break up if they're not in a relationship in the first place. Meanwhile, Lucky Cannon seems more than willing to splurge on the apple of his eye...
Time for our first elimination of the season...and Jacob Novak ends up in the cellar once again. He blames the fans but vows to get his redemption eventually...
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
Superstars.com on Thursday 5/19 has:
-Evan Bourne vs. Drew McIntyre
-Vladimir Kozlov & Santino Marella vs. Zack Ryder & Curt Hawkins
-Yoshi Tatsu vs. Tyson Kidd
Smackdown on Friday 5/20 has:
-Randy Orton vs. Mark Henry
-Christian Cage vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy
-The Big Show, Kane, & Ezekiel Jackson vs. The Corre
-Daniel Bryan vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.
-Trent Baretta vs. Ted DiBiase Jr.
-Brie Bella vs. Natalya Neidhart
Over The Limit is on Sunday 5/22:
-John Cena vs. Mike Mizanin - WWE Title - I Quit Match
-Randy Orton vs. Christian Cage - World Title
-Wade Barrett vs. Ezekiel Jackson - Intercontinental Title
-The Big Show & Kane vs. C.M. Punk & Mason Ryan - Tag Team Titles
-Rey Misterio Jr. vs. "R-Truth" Ron Killings
-Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole - Kiss-My-Foot Match
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday 5/19 has:
-Frankie Kazarian vs. Abyss - X-Division Title
-Amazing Red vs. Samoa Joe
-Generation Me vs. Matt Hardy & Eric Bischoff
-Mickie James, Tara Varon, & Miss Brooke Tessmacher vs. Madison Rayne, Sarita Stock, & Rosita Fly
-Velvet Sky vs. Angelina Love vs. Winter Lea
Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/12.
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/21 in Chicago Ridge, IL:
-Eddie Edwards vs. Roderick Strong - Heavyweight Title
-The All Night Express vs. The Briscoe Brothers - Street Fight
-Shelton Benjamin vs. Claudio Castagnoli
-Davey Richards vs. Charlie Haas
-El Generico vs. Chris Hero
-Steve Corino vs. Mike Bennett
-Homicide vs. Michael Elgin
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.lethalwrestlingalliance.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/21 in O'Fallon, IL:
-Evan Gelistico vs. Shane Hollister - Heavyweight Title
-Akira Tozawa vs. A.C.H. vs. Arik Cannon vs. Gerald James - ACW U-30 Title
-Akira Tozawa vs. Mat Fitchett - ACW U-30 Title
-Davey Vega vs. Dingo - ACW Heavyweight Title
-RAJETT vs. The Kentucky Buffet vs. The Children Of Pain - ACW Tag Team Titles
-Mat Fitchett vs. Darin Corbin
SOUTH BROADWAY(www.mmwasicw.com)
Next show(SICW) is Saturday 5/21 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Dory Funk Jr., Gary Jackson, & Danny Boy Hawkins vs. Ron Powers, Kevin X, & Sean Vincent
MMWA has a show on Saturday 6/11 in St. Louis, MO:
-Rhino vs. Mark Sterling
-Gary Jackson vs. Phil E. Blunt - Heavyweight Title
-Dave Vaughn vs. Brandon Espinosa - T.V. Title
METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.mecwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/21 in Wood River, IL:
-Eric Allen vs. Barry Ryte - Great Plains Title
HVW(www.highvoltagewrestling.tk)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
NWA:DPW(www.facebook.com/dynamoprowrestling)
Next show is Friday 6/10 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-12-Man Tournament For The Vacant NWA Missouri Title: Dan Walsh, K.C. Karrington, Tyler Cook, Adam Rich
NEW MIDWEST WRESTLING(www.newmidwest.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/28 in Springfield, IL:
-Tyler Priegel vs. Dan The Man - Central Illinois Title Ladder Match
-Scott Keyes vs. Truk Thompson - Chair Match
-Attitude Inc. vs. Mississippi Madman & Benz - Tag Team Titles - Texas Tornado Rules
-The Kentucky Buffet vs. The Crew(Eric Logan & Derek Moss)
AAPW(www.allamericanprowrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
IHW(www.ihwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/4 in Waterloo, IL:
-Cameron Cage vs. Brandon Aarons - Heavyweight Title
-Evan Money vs. Steven Kennedy - Illinois Title
-IHW Invitational Tournament: Billy McNeil, Jordan McEntyre, Ace Hawkins, K.C. Karrington, Chris Logan
RCW(www.midwestrcw.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/27 in Des Moines, IA:
-Brian Ash vs. Sir Bradley Charles - Heavyweight Title
-30-Man Gauntlet For The Gold
-Zach Thompson vs. Mike Sydal - Pure Wrestling Title
-Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin vs. Devin Carter & Casanova - Tag Team Title Tournament
-Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West vs. American Ground & Air - Tag Team Title Tournament
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/17 in Kansas City, KS.
FTW(www.fullthrottlewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/11 in Granite City, IL.
UMW(www.facebook.com/umwfanpage)
Next show is Saturday 6/18 in St. Louis, MO:
-The Headbangers vs. The Monsters Of Rock
-Mike Adonis vs. Erik Caballero
-Donnie Steamboat vs. Raymond King
-Benjamin Boone vs. Gregory Iron - Last-Man-Standing Match
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DRAGON GATE USA(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Friday 6/3 in Foxborough, MA:
-PAC & Masato Yoshino vs. YAMATO & Akira Tozawa - Open The United Gate Titles
-Johnny Gargano vs. Austin Aries
-Susumu Yokosuka vs. Ricochet
-CIMA & Brodie Lee vs. Chuck Taylor & Rich Swann
DGUSA has a show on Saturday 6/4 in Deer Park, NY:
-YAMATO vs. CIMA vs. Masato Yoshino vs. Johnny Gargano
-PAC vs. Ricochet vs. Chuck Taylor
-Austin Aries vs. Susumu Yokosuka
DGUSA has a show on Sunday 6/5 in Manhattan, NY:
-YAMATO vs. PAC - Open The Freedom Gate Title
-Chuck Taylor, Johnny Gargano, & Rich Swann vs. Austin Aries, Brodie Lee, & CIMA - Elimination Tag Match
-Masato Yoshino vs. Ricochet
EVOLVE(www.evolvewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/20 in Union City, NJ:
-Style Battle Tournament: A.R. Fox, Austin Aries, Bobby Fish, Brodie Lee, Jon Davis, Sami Callihan
PRO WRESTLING RESPECT(www.prowrestlingrespect.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next shows is Friday 5/27 in Reseda, CA:
-Claudio Castagnoli vs. Chris Hero - Heavyweight Title
-The Young Bucks vs. The RockNES Monsters - Tag Team Titles
-Eddie Edwards vs. Akira Tozawa
-Willie Mack vs. Kevin Steen
-Low-Ki vs. Alex Shelley
-El Generico vs. Ricochet
-Kenny King vs. Chuck Taylor
-The Dynasty(Joey Ryan & Scorpio Sky) vs. The Fightin' Taylor Boys
-Brandon & Dustin Cutler vs. Austin Aries & Roderick Strong
PWG has a show on Saturday 5/28 in Reseda, CA:
-Claudio Castagnoli vs. Low-Ki - Heavyweight Title
-The RockNES Monsters vs. Kevin Steen & Akira Tozawa
-Eddie Edwards vs. El Generico
-The Young Bucks vs. Austin Aries & Roderick Strong - Tag Team Titles
-Willie Mack vs. Chris Hero
-Ricochet vs. Chuck Taylor
-Brandon & Dustin Cutler vs. The Dynasty
NWA ANARCHY(www.nwaanarchy.net)
Next show is Saturday 5/28 in Cornelia, GA.
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/21 in Easton, PA:
-Mike Quackenbush vs. Hallowicked
-3.0 vs. The Unstable
-The Colony & Madison Eagles vs. Ares, Pinkie Sanchez, Jakob Hammermeier, & Daizee Haze
-Frightmare vs. Archibald Peck
-Eddie Kingston vs. Sinn Bodhi
-The Throwbacks vs. The Batiri
-Ultramantis Black vs. Chuck Taylor
-Hieracon vs. Brodie Lee
CHIKARA has a show on Sunday 5/22 in Union City, NJ:
-Brodie Lee vs. Vin Gerard
-Hallowicked, Frightmare, & Ultramantis Black vs. Sinn Bodhi & The Batiri
-Eddie Kingston vs. Chuck Taylor
-Hieracon vs. Grizzly Redwood
-The Colony vs. Amazing Red & Los Maximos
-Dasher Hatfield vs. Jakob Hammermeier
-Sugar Dunkerton vs. Archibald Peck
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next shows are Saturday 10/1 and Sunday 10/2 in Berwyn, IL.
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/wlw/wlwhome.htm)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com/)
Next show is Sunday 6/12 in Austin, TX.
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Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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FCW TV
Your hosts are Matt Martlaro & S. William Regal.
Tito Colon vs. Calvin Raines: Calvin is still riding the wave of his Grand Royale win from a few months back...for his part, Tito picked up a big win over Conor O'Brian recently. A graphic on the screen mentions "breaking news" that Raines and Big E Langston won the Tag Team Titles from Seth Rollins & Richie Steamboat at a house show...wow, that's a surprise. Tito goes aerial to start but Raines cuts off a leap from the second rope with a huge flying shoulderblock. FIERY LATINO COMEBACK~! results in a snap neckbreaker(a la Carlito) for a two-count. Raines blocks a backslide but gets caught in a jackknife cradle...for two. Calvin powerslams him out of nowhere...for two. Tito escapes a fireman's-carry somethingorother and gets a crucifix...for 2 1/2. A near-ref bump gives Raines the opening to hit the Raines Of Fire(fireman's-carry spinebuster, a la OuTtKaSt's Lost Cause) for the hard-fought victory.
Hunico vs. Damien Sandow: Both men are former Tag Champs and are looking to advance in the singles ranks. Regal notes that Sandow was trained by Killer Kowalski and RIP ROGERS~! Hunico quickly goes on offense, but Sandow counters an armdrag by simply stopping short to avoid the move, then getting an Oklahoma roll for a two-count. A dive tease backfires on the luchador as Sandow yanks him off the apron into a rough landing. Sandow controls with largely roughhouse tactics but Hunico keeps showing signs of life. Sandow goes after the mask on a few occasions, leading Regal to note that it's a good tactic to throw a masked wrestler off his game since they'll want to keep the mask intact. Hunico rallies as the match kicks into high gear, maneuvering into a rolling prawn cradle(OWEN~!) for the flash pin! Sandow nails him from behind after the match, but Sandow's former partner Titus O'Neil hits the ring and Sandow bails. However, Sandow re-enters to attack O'Neil from behind, dropping him with a legtrip Flatliner.
Donny Marlow & Big E Langston vs. Brodus Clay & Ricardo Rodriguez: Interesting pairings here...haven't seen Ricardo in the ring too often(other than his one NXT match with Conor O'Brian). Regal describes Ricardo's face as one he would "never get fed up with punching". We get the Langston/Clay power battle right out of the gate. Big E's flying shoulderblock doesn't even knock Clay off his feet...yikes. Big E is able to pick up Clay but Brodus hangs onto the ropes to avoid the slam attempt. Marlow tags into the match...hey, remember when these two were tag partners? Remember when Donny teamed with Roman Leakee? Me neither! Oh wait, Martlaro just mentioned the Clay/Marlow team...spoke too soon. Clay overpowers Marlow and tags in Ricardo, who promptly misses a goofy corkscrew moonsault off the middle rope and tags back out. Langston gets the tag but a blind charge into the corner hits ringpost and the heels take control. Clay applies a nervehold and tags in Ricardo to do the hold himself...which Big E fails to notice as he easily gets up and tags Donny. HA! Marlow gets Clay down with a rana and shows his power with a Samoan Drop but Rodriguez breaks up the pin. RR sidesteps a Langston charge and he tumbles out of the ring...then Marlow gets occupied with Ricardo and Clay nails him from behind. Clay follows up with an exploder suplex, then Ricardo tags himself into the match and covers for the pin. Ricardo insists on announcing himself as the winner...Clay gives him a funny look and Ricardo hugs him in celebration...heh.
Divas' Champion A.J. Lee vs. Queen Aksana Raudoniene(w/ General Manager Maxine Perez), title vs. crown: We're finally unifying the belt and crown...and it's notable who Maxine has chosen to support here. Naomi(champ) and A.J.(queen) attempted to unify the belt and crown before but I believe that particular match ended in a double countout. Aksana catches a corner boot and spins A.J. around onto the ropes before yanking her to the mat by the hair. Aksana uses an around-the-ringpost bow-and-arrow hold and then a sideslam...for two. Lithuanian Cloverleaf...wow, targeting the back, this is almost psychology! Aksana takes too much time posturing and A.J. dumps her out of the ring...then follows her out with a plancha off the top onto Aksana AND Maxine! A.J. throws Aksana back into the ring and re-enters with a missile dropkick...for two. A.J. springboards off the middle rope into a flying DDT...that somehow only gets 2 1/2. CATFIIIIIGHT~! A.J. looks to finish but Maxine distracts her long enough for Aksana to capitalize with the Devo Drop(spinebuster, again targeting the back) to win the Divas' Title!
Bo Rotundo Gauntlet 5: Okay, here are the rules: Each match in the gauntlet has a two-minute time limit. If Rotundo can't beat his opponent in that time, that person will become a ringside "lumberjack" for the remainder of the matchup. Shouldn't that be "human cage member" per WWE's insistent terminology? If Bo somehow wins, he gets a no-DQ Heavyweight Title shot at Lucky Cannon. Got all that? Me neither.
Bo Rotundo vs. Jacob Novak: It's in a gauntlet match participant's best interest to win fast(especially with the added time factor in this particular contest). Of course, that just makes the opponents in a gauntlet match look weak for LOSING fast. Novak goes on offense but Bo hits the corner clothesline, bulldog, and spear to win in under a minute...see what I mean? Notably, Bo gets the rest of the two-minute span to rest a bit...such mercy on the part of our esteemed GM.
Bo Rotundo vs. Jinder Mahal: Rotundo again goes for the quick win, but Mahal does his best to stall him out and cut him off. Mahal doesn't win but does last the time limit, so he remains at ringside...
Bo Rotundo vs. Bobby Dutch(w/ Jinder Mahal): Bo desperately fights only to get caught in a sitout Bossman Slam(Dutch Clutch?). However, Maxine orders him to leave the ring rather than go for the pin...random. Let him win and Lucky doesn't have to defend his title. Instead, I guess she just wants him to suffer...Dutch stays at ringside to be a lumberjack for the next segment...
Bo Rotundo vs. Brett DiBiase(w/ Jinder Mahal, Bobby Dutch, & General Manager Maxine Perez): Rotundo hasn't got much left in the tank and DiBiase takes over completely. Brett prefers to dish out punishment rather than go for the win...leading to our final competitor.
Heavyweight Champion Lucky Cannon(w/ Jinder Mahal, Bobby Dutch, Brett DiBiase, & General Manager Maxine Perez) vs. Bo Rotundo, non-title: Lucky jaws with the fans and poses...only to get speared right out of the gate! Bo can't capitalize...DiBiase runs in and gets speared as well! Maxine enters the ring to check on Lucky...all Rotundo has to do is last the two minutes to earn his title shot! Bo sets his sights on Maxine...that brings out Buck Dixon to defend his boss. He takes a spear as well...Bo keeps his focus on Maxine...suddenly Husky Harris, Leo Kruger, Damien Sandow, and several other heels hit the ring for the DQ! The face locker room empties and everyone brawls with everyone to close the show(as Lucky escapes with his belt)...
So long from the Sunshine State!
Tito Colon vs. Calvin Raines: Calvin is still riding the wave of his Grand Royale win from a few months back...for his part, Tito picked up a big win over Conor O'Brian recently. A graphic on the screen mentions "breaking news" that Raines and Big E Langston won the Tag Team Titles from Seth Rollins & Richie Steamboat at a house show...wow, that's a surprise. Tito goes aerial to start but Raines cuts off a leap from the second rope with a huge flying shoulderblock. FIERY LATINO COMEBACK~! results in a snap neckbreaker(a la Carlito) for a two-count. Raines blocks a backslide but gets caught in a jackknife cradle...for two. Calvin powerslams him out of nowhere...for two. Tito escapes a fireman's-carry somethingorother and gets a crucifix...for 2 1/2. A near-ref bump gives Raines the opening to hit the Raines Of Fire(fireman's-carry spinebuster, a la OuTtKaSt's Lost Cause) for the hard-fought victory.
Hunico vs. Damien Sandow: Both men are former Tag Champs and are looking to advance in the singles ranks. Regal notes that Sandow was trained by Killer Kowalski and RIP ROGERS~! Hunico quickly goes on offense, but Sandow counters an armdrag by simply stopping short to avoid the move, then getting an Oklahoma roll for a two-count. A dive tease backfires on the luchador as Sandow yanks him off the apron into a rough landing. Sandow controls with largely roughhouse tactics but Hunico keeps showing signs of life. Sandow goes after the mask on a few occasions, leading Regal to note that it's a good tactic to throw a masked wrestler off his game since they'll want to keep the mask intact. Hunico rallies as the match kicks into high gear, maneuvering into a rolling prawn cradle(OWEN~!) for the flash pin! Sandow nails him from behind after the match, but Sandow's former partner Titus O'Neil hits the ring and Sandow bails. However, Sandow re-enters to attack O'Neil from behind, dropping him with a legtrip Flatliner.
Donny Marlow & Big E Langston vs. Brodus Clay & Ricardo Rodriguez: Interesting pairings here...haven't seen Ricardo in the ring too often(other than his one NXT match with Conor O'Brian). Regal describes Ricardo's face as one he would "never get fed up with punching". We get the Langston/Clay power battle right out of the gate. Big E's flying shoulderblock doesn't even knock Clay off his feet...yikes. Big E is able to pick up Clay but Brodus hangs onto the ropes to avoid the slam attempt. Marlow tags into the match...hey, remember when these two were tag partners? Remember when Donny teamed with Roman Leakee? Me neither! Oh wait, Martlaro just mentioned the Clay/Marlow team...spoke too soon. Clay overpowers Marlow and tags in Ricardo, who promptly misses a goofy corkscrew moonsault off the middle rope and tags back out. Langston gets the tag but a blind charge into the corner hits ringpost and the heels take control. Clay applies a nervehold and tags in Ricardo to do the hold himself...which Big E fails to notice as he easily gets up and tags Donny. HA! Marlow gets Clay down with a rana and shows his power with a Samoan Drop but Rodriguez breaks up the pin. RR sidesteps a Langston charge and he tumbles out of the ring...then Marlow gets occupied with Ricardo and Clay nails him from behind. Clay follows up with an exploder suplex, then Ricardo tags himself into the match and covers for the pin. Ricardo insists on announcing himself as the winner...Clay gives him a funny look and Ricardo hugs him in celebration...heh.
Divas' Champion A.J. Lee vs. Queen Aksana Raudoniene(w/ General Manager Maxine Perez), title vs. crown: We're finally unifying the belt and crown...and it's notable who Maxine has chosen to support here. Naomi(champ) and A.J.(queen) attempted to unify the belt and crown before but I believe that particular match ended in a double countout. Aksana catches a corner boot and spins A.J. around onto the ropes before yanking her to the mat by the hair. Aksana uses an around-the-ringpost bow-and-arrow hold and then a sideslam...for two. Lithuanian Cloverleaf...wow, targeting the back, this is almost psychology! Aksana takes too much time posturing and A.J. dumps her out of the ring...then follows her out with a plancha off the top onto Aksana AND Maxine! A.J. throws Aksana back into the ring and re-enters with a missile dropkick...for two. A.J. springboards off the middle rope into a flying DDT...that somehow only gets 2 1/2. CATFIIIIIGHT~! A.J. looks to finish but Maxine distracts her long enough for Aksana to capitalize with the Devo Drop(spinebuster, again targeting the back) to win the Divas' Title!
Bo Rotundo Gauntlet 5: Okay, here are the rules: Each match in the gauntlet has a two-minute time limit. If Rotundo can't beat his opponent in that time, that person will become a ringside "lumberjack" for the remainder of the matchup. Shouldn't that be "human cage member" per WWE's insistent terminology? If Bo somehow wins, he gets a no-DQ Heavyweight Title shot at Lucky Cannon. Got all that? Me neither.
Bo Rotundo vs. Jacob Novak: It's in a gauntlet match participant's best interest to win fast(especially with the added time factor in this particular contest). Of course, that just makes the opponents in a gauntlet match look weak for LOSING fast. Novak goes on offense but Bo hits the corner clothesline, bulldog, and spear to win in under a minute...see what I mean? Notably, Bo gets the rest of the two-minute span to rest a bit...such mercy on the part of our esteemed GM.
Bo Rotundo vs. Jinder Mahal: Rotundo again goes for the quick win, but Mahal does his best to stall him out and cut him off. Mahal doesn't win but does last the time limit, so he remains at ringside...
Bo Rotundo vs. Bobby Dutch(w/ Jinder Mahal): Bo desperately fights only to get caught in a sitout Bossman Slam(Dutch Clutch?). However, Maxine orders him to leave the ring rather than go for the pin...random. Let him win and Lucky doesn't have to defend his title. Instead, I guess she just wants him to suffer...Dutch stays at ringside to be a lumberjack for the next segment...
Bo Rotundo vs. Brett DiBiase(w/ Jinder Mahal, Bobby Dutch, & General Manager Maxine Perez): Rotundo hasn't got much left in the tank and DiBiase takes over completely. Brett prefers to dish out punishment rather than go for the win...leading to our final competitor.
Heavyweight Champion Lucky Cannon(w/ Jinder Mahal, Bobby Dutch, Brett DiBiase, & General Manager Maxine Perez) vs. Bo Rotundo, non-title: Lucky jaws with the fans and poses...only to get speared right out of the gate! Bo can't capitalize...DiBiase runs in and gets speared as well! Maxine enters the ring to check on Lucky...all Rotundo has to do is last the two minutes to earn his title shot! Bo sets his sights on Maxine...that brings out Buck Dixon to defend his boss. He takes a spear as well...Bo keeps his focus on Maxine...suddenly Husky Harris, Leo Kruger, Damien Sandow, and several other heels hit the ring for the DQ! The face locker room empties and everyone brawls with everyone to close the show(as Lucky escapes with his belt)...
So long from the Sunshine State!
Monday, May 16, 2011
WWE Raw
-C.M. Punk(w/ Nexus) d. U.S. Champion Kofi Kingston(n/t) with the Go 2 Sleep.
-Kelly K d. Divas' Champion Brie Bella(w/ Nikki Bella)(n/t) via modified O'Connor Roll. Amazing Kharma showed up after the match and dropped Nikki with the Implant Buster.
-Rey Misterio Jr. d. Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) by DQ when Ricardo took a 619 for his boss. Alberto beat down Rey after the match, then "R-Truth" Ron Killings jumped Rey from behind and hit him with the Paydirt.
-David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty(w/ C.M. Punk & Mason Ryan) d. Tag Team Champions The Big Show & Kane(n/t); Ryan distracted the ref and brawled with Show outside the ring, allowing Punk to deliver a cheapshot enzuigiri on Kane from the apron. McGillicutty capitalized with the McGillicutter to pin Kane.
-WWE Champion John Cena d. Jack Swagger(w/ Mike Mizanin & Alex Riley)(n/t) in a no-holds-barred match with the STF. Miz & Riley attacked Cena after the match but he fought them off.
Added to Over The Limit: Show/Kane vs. Punk/Ryan for the Tag Titles and Rey vs. R-Truth. Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole is now a Kiss-My-Foot Match.
-Kelly K d. Divas' Champion Brie Bella(w/ Nikki Bella)(n/t) via modified O'Connor Roll. Amazing Kharma showed up after the match and dropped Nikki with the Implant Buster.
-Rey Misterio Jr. d. Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) by DQ when Ricardo took a 619 for his boss. Alberto beat down Rey after the match, then "R-Truth" Ron Killings jumped Rey from behind and hit him with the Paydirt.
-David Otunga & Michael McGillicutty(w/ C.M. Punk & Mason Ryan) d. Tag Team Champions The Big Show & Kane(n/t); Ryan distracted the ref and brawled with Show outside the ring, allowing Punk to deliver a cheapshot enzuigiri on Kane from the apron. McGillicutty capitalized with the McGillicutter to pin Kane.
-WWE Champion John Cena d. Jack Swagger(w/ Mike Mizanin & Alex Riley)(n/t) in a no-holds-barred match with the STF. Miz & Riley attacked Cena after the match but he fought them off.
Added to Over The Limit: Show/Kane vs. Punk/Ryan for the Tag Titles and Rey vs. R-Truth. Jerry Lawler vs. Michael Cole is now a Kiss-My-Foot Match.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
NWA Anarchy TV #276
With several cool wrestlers coming out of this organization(and its predecessor NWA Wildside), I got hooked on their television program. It was briefly aired on my local PAX affiliate along with some other wrestling programming, but now I watch it only at the NWA Anarchy website.
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Your hosts are the returning Greg Hunter & John Johnson...it's Hardcore Hell clipshow time!
Todd Sexton vs. Seth Delay vs. Steven Walters: Walters adds himself to the match...why not? Even Sexton jokes about how many multi-way schmozz matches are on the card and they all make fun of each other's tag team gimmicks. Finally Sexton bashes Walters off the apron to kickstart the match and Seth nearly steals a win with a cheap rollup before Todd kicks out. When I figure out the face/heel alignments of everyone involved, I'll let you know. Sexton and Delay briefly get on the same page against Walters but it doesn't last. Sexton gets Delay in a figure-four leglock...and when Seth whiffs on a slingshot elbowdrop, Todd grabs him in an Anaconda Vice at the same time! Both men manage to reach the ropes to escape the holds...finishers fly but the third man keeps breaking up the pin covers. Delay hits the Kool Krusher and Overnight Sensation on Sexton but can't put him away. Walters cuts off a top-rope move by Delay with a huge Frankensteiner, leaving all three men down. Todd disposes of Seth but gets nailed by Walters...Steven goes for a springboard move, but gets superkicked coming down! That's enough for Sexton to get the pinfall on Walters...
LIGHTS OFF LIGHTS ON...and Jay Clinton is in the ring! He breaks out the strut for fun, then gets knocked out by Delay's brass knuckles. Seth helps Walters to his feet and calls Sexton back to the ring for a "sexy party" hip-swivel...yup.
Shaun Tempers(w/ Bo Newsom) vs. Brodie Ray Chase for the T.V. Title: Tempers bails out of the ring early to consult with Bo, so Chase goes OLDSCHOOL~! with a double nogginknocker. Shaun rolls out AGAIN and Brodie goes after him, but this time Tempers snaps the throat off the top rope. Shaun maintains control, cutting off a rally with a dropkick to the knee before hooking a half-crab. Chase powers out of a Rude Awakening atttempt, then disposes of Newsom's presence on the apron by way of shoving Tempers into him! Both men are down and Bo distracts the ref after passing in the Temptation For Men...Chase gets it in the eyes and Tempers hits a Northern Lights suplex...for two! Tempers toys with the temporarily-blinded challenger...but he plays around for too long and Chase starts to fire back. He literally wipes his eyes on the back of the ref's shirt and finally gains the edge...but Tempers blocks a double-arm DDT attempt by powering him into the turnbuckles. Rude Awakening is escaped again but Tempers gets caught in an F-U! THE STRAPS COME DOWN, but the delay allows Tempers to kick out of the cover at two. Superplex is set up but the champ fights him off...another Rude Awakening attempt is blocked by Chase holding the ropes and Chase bops Newsom for good measure! KICK WHAM DOUBLE-ARM DDT and Brodie Ray Chase is a two-time champ!
John Johnson(w/ Jacoby Boykins) enlightens us...he's given Young Lions' Champion Aden Chambers the night off, so Jacoby Boykins will take that slot in the young lions' four-way dance.
Jacob Ashworth vs. Skirra Corvus(w/ Enoch Tsarion & Pandora) vs. Bo Newsom vs. Jacoby Boykins(w/ John Johnson): We finally have a name for Tsarion's female companion. With Johnson at ringside, Timmy D joins Hunter at the commentary table. Boykins catches a cross-body by Corvus and fallaway-slams him over the top rope right onto Newsom and Ashworth! Ashworth is bloodied at some point in this chaos. Corvus is oddly in the position of being a face against Johnson's family, especially with two heels and one face comprising the rest of the matchup. Boykins attempts to suplex Newsom, but Bo counters into a small package for the flash pin to eliminate The Alabama Ambassador.
With the complexion of the match altered, Corvus' main target is no longer a factor and he's back in heel mode to an extent. Corvus manages to catch Bo in a sick hanging version of the Graveyard Shift from the turnbuckles...and now it's one-on-one. Tsarion distracts the ref as Pandora trips up Ashworth, allowing Corvus to deliver IT'S THE BIG FOOT on Ashworth...for two. Jacob attempts El Big Comeback, is briefly cut off, but maneuvers Corvus into his full nelson wheelbarrow faceplant(Ashes To Ashes) to notch the victory! He's officially the top contender to the Young Lions' Title...all that's left is Aden Chambers. That title shot will happen at the next Anarchy show!
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Your hosts are the returning Greg Hunter & John Johnson...it's Hardcore Hell clipshow time!
Todd Sexton vs. Seth Delay vs. Steven Walters: Walters adds himself to the match...why not? Even Sexton jokes about how many multi-way schmozz matches are on the card and they all make fun of each other's tag team gimmicks. Finally Sexton bashes Walters off the apron to kickstart the match and Seth nearly steals a win with a cheap rollup before Todd kicks out. When I figure out the face/heel alignments of everyone involved, I'll let you know. Sexton and Delay briefly get on the same page against Walters but it doesn't last. Sexton gets Delay in a figure-four leglock...and when Seth whiffs on a slingshot elbowdrop, Todd grabs him in an Anaconda Vice at the same time! Both men manage to reach the ropes to escape the holds...finishers fly but the third man keeps breaking up the pin covers. Delay hits the Kool Krusher and Overnight Sensation on Sexton but can't put him away. Walters cuts off a top-rope move by Delay with a huge Frankensteiner, leaving all three men down. Todd disposes of Seth but gets nailed by Walters...Steven goes for a springboard move, but gets superkicked coming down! That's enough for Sexton to get the pinfall on Walters...
LIGHTS OFF LIGHTS ON...and Jay Clinton is in the ring! He breaks out the strut for fun, then gets knocked out by Delay's brass knuckles. Seth helps Walters to his feet and calls Sexton back to the ring for a "sexy party" hip-swivel...yup.
Shaun Tempers(w/ Bo Newsom) vs. Brodie Ray Chase for the T.V. Title: Tempers bails out of the ring early to consult with Bo, so Chase goes OLDSCHOOL~! with a double nogginknocker. Shaun rolls out AGAIN and Brodie goes after him, but this time Tempers snaps the throat off the top rope. Shaun maintains control, cutting off a rally with a dropkick to the knee before hooking a half-crab. Chase powers out of a Rude Awakening atttempt, then disposes of Newsom's presence on the apron by way of shoving Tempers into him! Both men are down and Bo distracts the ref after passing in the Temptation For Men...Chase gets it in the eyes and Tempers hits a Northern Lights suplex...for two! Tempers toys with the temporarily-blinded challenger...but he plays around for too long and Chase starts to fire back. He literally wipes his eyes on the back of the ref's shirt and finally gains the edge...but Tempers blocks a double-arm DDT attempt by powering him into the turnbuckles. Rude Awakening is escaped again but Tempers gets caught in an F-U! THE STRAPS COME DOWN, but the delay allows Tempers to kick out of the cover at two. Superplex is set up but the champ fights him off...another Rude Awakening attempt is blocked by Chase holding the ropes and Chase bops Newsom for good measure! KICK WHAM DOUBLE-ARM DDT and Brodie Ray Chase is a two-time champ!
John Johnson(w/ Jacoby Boykins) enlightens us...he's given Young Lions' Champion Aden Chambers the night off, so Jacoby Boykins will take that slot in the young lions' four-way dance.
Jacob Ashworth vs. Skirra Corvus(w/ Enoch Tsarion & Pandora) vs. Bo Newsom vs. Jacoby Boykins(w/ John Johnson): We finally have a name for Tsarion's female companion. With Johnson at ringside, Timmy D joins Hunter at the commentary table. Boykins catches a cross-body by Corvus and fallaway-slams him over the top rope right onto Newsom and Ashworth! Ashworth is bloodied at some point in this chaos. Corvus is oddly in the position of being a face against Johnson's family, especially with two heels and one face comprising the rest of the matchup. Boykins attempts to suplex Newsom, but Bo counters into a small package for the flash pin to eliminate The Alabama Ambassador.
With the complexion of the match altered, Corvus' main target is no longer a factor and he's back in heel mode to an extent. Corvus manages to catch Bo in a sick hanging version of the Graveyard Shift from the turnbuckles...and now it's one-on-one. Tsarion distracts the ref as Pandora trips up Ashworth, allowing Corvus to deliver IT'S THE BIG FOOT on Ashworth...for two. Jacob attempts El Big Comeback, is briefly cut off, but maneuvers Corvus into his full nelson wheelbarrow faceplant(Ashes To Ashes) to notch the victory! He's officially the top contender to the Young Lions' Title...all that's left is Aden Chambers. That title shot will happen at the next Anarchy show!
TNA Sacrifice
-Mexican America(w/ Women's Tag Team Champions Sarita Stock & Rosita Fly) d. Ink Inc. when Shawn Hernandez pinned Jesse Neal after a Dominator.
-Brian Kendrick d. Robbie Eckos(w/ Cookie Bayless) via flying boot.
-Mickie James d. Madison Rayne(w/ Tara Varon) to retain the Women's Title and "free" Tara from her contract with Rayne; Tara stopped Madison from using a loaded glove and knocked her out with it while the referee was down, allowing Mickie to get the win.
-Frankie Kazarian d. Max Buck after a Shining Wizard to retain the X-Division Title.
-Tommy "Crimson" Mercer d. Abyss via Skyhigh.
-Beer Money Inc. d. Matt Hardy & Chris Harris to retain the Tag Team Titles when James Storm pinned Harris after Beer Money hit the Death Sentence(!).
-Tommy Dreamer d. A.J. Styles in a no-DQ match; Bully Ray interfered...he was chased off by Christopher Daniels, but the damage had been done and Dreamer won after a piledriver through a table.
-Kurt Angle & Chyna d. Jeff Jarrett & Karen Angle-Jarrett; Chyna made Karen tap out to an anklelock as Kurt got Jeff in his own anklelock.
-Sting d. Rob Van Dam after two Scorpion Death Drops to retain the Heavyweight Title; Ken Anderson did commentary for the match.
-Brian Kendrick d. Robbie Eckos(w/ Cookie Bayless) via flying boot.
-Mickie James d. Madison Rayne(w/ Tara Varon) to retain the Women's Title and "free" Tara from her contract with Rayne; Tara stopped Madison from using a loaded glove and knocked her out with it while the referee was down, allowing Mickie to get the win.
-Frankie Kazarian d. Max Buck after a Shining Wizard to retain the X-Division Title.
-Tommy "Crimson" Mercer d. Abyss via Skyhigh.
-Beer Money Inc. d. Matt Hardy & Chris Harris to retain the Tag Team Titles when James Storm pinned Harris after Beer Money hit the Death Sentence(!).
-Tommy Dreamer d. A.J. Styles in a no-DQ match; Bully Ray interfered...he was chased off by Christopher Daniels, but the damage had been done and Dreamer won after a piledriver through a table.
-Kurt Angle & Chyna d. Jeff Jarrett & Karen Angle-Jarrett; Chyna made Karen tap out to an anklelock as Kurt got Jeff in his own anklelock.
-Sting d. Rob Van Dam after two Scorpion Death Drops to retain the Heavyweight Title; Ken Anderson did commentary for the match.
MMWA Special Comment
Attendance was a bit down compared to recent South Broadway shows...not a BAD turnout but not at the level they had been drawing.
Really good opener between LMC and Stevie K. Stevie's had some impressive outings since returning to action in the Broadway promotion and LMC may be an early rookie-of-the-year favorite.
Mitchell vs. Mauler was short and to the point, as it probably should have been. Think that was Wayne's first win...and he switched from the all-white ring attire to trunks that somehow managed to look even MORE like boxer-briefs.
Before the Jackson-Sterling match, they announced that the winner would face Rhino at the June 11th show...nice. That left the question of whether the championship would be at stake, but that ended up as a moot point since the match went to a double countout and Sterling got the "random draw" nod to face Rhino. After the match, Phil E. Blunt challenged Jackson to a title match, saying that he was never pinned to lose the belt a year and a half ago(it was a triple threat match where Dave Vaughn pinned Jackson)...I do recall Blunt getting a one-on-one shot at Vaughn but it had a DQ finish. Old feuds die hard...
Vaughn-Espinosa was GREAT, one of my favorite live-viewing matches of 2011 so far. Had a feeling it would go the distance but they had good enough near-falls that it was still in doubt. Espy got a near-fall after hitting Vaughn with his own spear, then Vaughn tried his own knockout punch and got a near-fall himself. Delayed covers led to close near-falls after a top-rope spear(!) by Vaughn, another spear later in the match, and Espinosa's frog splash. Vaughn got him in a Liontamer but Espinosa managed to escape the hold and whiffed on the KO punch as the time limit expired. More of this! That match deserved more of a crowd reaction than it got at the end and I felt like I was giving a one-man standing ovation.
Static-Archer was a fine matchup, though they had a tough act to follow(as well as intermission). I'd been saying for a while that Static's modified Colt 45 should be a finisher and then he actually did finish with it last night. With a face as Jr. Heavyweight Champion, good to push the contending heels.
Slight surprise on the Tag Team Title change, especially with a thrown-together team getting the belts. Wonder if Waco & Jimmy D will want a title shot?...or maybe just Bodily Harm? Probably the low point of the night in terms of the in-ring quality, but it was good to see them do SOMETHING with the tag belts.
Odd choice of finale, though Ace Hawkins is very popular with the promotion's fans. Some continuity as Ace fought David Osborne in a face/face matchup last month at South Broadway with Hawkins winning clean, so Osborne went heel(starting with last week's matchup with LMC in Belleville). Another continuity note: This time when Ace went for his finisher, Osborne shoved the ref into the ropes to knock Ace off balance, giving him the opening to finish with the running powerslam.
Very strong show, particularly the first half. The open-door policy seems to have paid off as the in-ring product has improved dramatically over the past few years. Good for them...
Next weekend is actually very busy with St. Louis Anarchy in O'Fallon, IL, MECW in Wood River, and SICW in East Carondelet with Dory Funk Jr....should be interesting.
Really good opener between LMC and Stevie K. Stevie's had some impressive outings since returning to action in the Broadway promotion and LMC may be an early rookie-of-the-year favorite.
Mitchell vs. Mauler was short and to the point, as it probably should have been. Think that was Wayne's first win...and he switched from the all-white ring attire to trunks that somehow managed to look even MORE like boxer-briefs.
Before the Jackson-Sterling match, they announced that the winner would face Rhino at the June 11th show...nice. That left the question of whether the championship would be at stake, but that ended up as a moot point since the match went to a double countout and Sterling got the "random draw" nod to face Rhino. After the match, Phil E. Blunt challenged Jackson to a title match, saying that he was never pinned to lose the belt a year and a half ago(it was a triple threat match where Dave Vaughn pinned Jackson)...I do recall Blunt getting a one-on-one shot at Vaughn but it had a DQ finish. Old feuds die hard...
Vaughn-Espinosa was GREAT, one of my favorite live-viewing matches of 2011 so far. Had a feeling it would go the distance but they had good enough near-falls that it was still in doubt. Espy got a near-fall after hitting Vaughn with his own spear, then Vaughn tried his own knockout punch and got a near-fall himself. Delayed covers led to close near-falls after a top-rope spear(!) by Vaughn, another spear later in the match, and Espinosa's frog splash. Vaughn got him in a Liontamer but Espinosa managed to escape the hold and whiffed on the KO punch as the time limit expired. More of this! That match deserved more of a crowd reaction than it got at the end and I felt like I was giving a one-man standing ovation.
Static-Archer was a fine matchup, though they had a tough act to follow(as well as intermission). I'd been saying for a while that Static's modified Colt 45 should be a finisher and then he actually did finish with it last night. With a face as Jr. Heavyweight Champion, good to push the contending heels.
Slight surprise on the Tag Team Title change, especially with a thrown-together team getting the belts. Wonder if Waco & Jimmy D will want a title shot?...or maybe just Bodily Harm? Probably the low point of the night in terms of the in-ring quality, but it was good to see them do SOMETHING with the tag belts.
Odd choice of finale, though Ace Hawkins is very popular with the promotion's fans. Some continuity as Ace fought David Osborne in a face/face matchup last month at South Broadway with Hawkins winning clean, so Osborne went heel(starting with last week's matchup with LMC in Belleville). Another continuity note: This time when Ace went for his finisher, Osborne shoved the ref into the ropes to knock Ace off balance, giving him the opening to finish with the running powerslam.
Very strong show, particularly the first half. The open-door policy seems to have paid off as the in-ring product has improved dramatically over the past few years. Good for them...
Next weekend is actually very busy with St. Louis Anarchy in O'Fallon, IL, MECW in Wood River, and SICW in East Carondelet with Dory Funk Jr....should be interesting.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
The Illinois branch of the South Broadway promotion airs a show on Charter's local-access channel 8 on Sundays at noon...
-Ron Powers d. Chris Hargas after a piledriver to retain the Classic Wrestling Title.
-Kevin X d. Max Archer with the Texas Cloverleaf(the finishing move of his rival Gary Jackson).
-Wrestling At The Chase Flashback from July 1982: Dory Funk Jr. & Ken Patera fought Ric Flair & Crusher Blackwell to a double countout.
Next week's show: Dave Vaughn vs. Mark Sterling.
-Ron Powers d. Chris Hargas after a piledriver to retain the Classic Wrestling Title.
-Kevin X d. Max Archer with the Texas Cloverleaf(the finishing move of his rival Gary Jackson).
-Wrestling At The Chase Flashback from July 1982: Dory Funk Jr. & Ken Patera fought Ric Flair & Crusher Blackwell to a double countout.
Next week's show: Dave Vaughn vs. Mark Sterling.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Show results
Saturday MMWA results from St. Louis, MO:
-LaMarcus Clinton d. Webmaster Stevie K with the elbowdrop off the top rope.
-Wayne Mitchell d. The Mauler with an Edgeomatic after Mauler missed an avalanche.
-Gary Jackson fought Mark Sterling to a double countout to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Dave Vaughn fought Brandon Espinosa to a 20-minute time-limit draw to retain the T.V. Title.
-It was announced that Rhino would be at the June 11th show at South Broadway, facing Mark Sterling. They had announced that Rhino would face the winner of the Jackson-Sterling match, but since it was a double countout they drew a name out of a hat to determine Rhino's opponent.
-Jaysin Static d. Max Archer with a reverse Colt 45.
-The Big Texan & Tony Raze d. The Lumberjacks to win the Tag Team Titles; Raze pinned Gabe after hitting him with the nightstick behind the referee's back. Raze claimed that his regular partner Jimmy D was suspended for unknown reasons, forcing him to choose a different teammate.
-David Osborne d. Ace Hawkins; Ace went for his finisher off the top turnbuckle but Osborne shoved the referee into the ropes to knock Ace off balance. That gave Osborne the opportunity to finish off Hawkins with a running powerslam.
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Friday AAW results from Merrionette Park, IL:
-Jordan McEntyre & Knight Wagner d. The Blue World Order(The Blue Meanie & Nova).
-Mason Beck d. Darin Corbin to retain the Heritage Title.
-Shane Hollister won a four-corner match with Shiima Xion, Christian Faith, and Johnny Wayne.
-Arik Cannon d. Jimmy Jacobs.
-Zero Gravity d. Irish Airborne in a ladder match to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Dan Lawrence d. Jesse Emerson to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Keith Walker & The Clash d. Louis Lyndon, Marion Fontaine, & Chris Hall.
-Michael Elgin d. Alex Shelley.
-Silas Young d. Stevie Richards by DQ.
-Sabu d. Heritage Champion Mason Beck in a non-title match.
Friday New Japan Pro Wrestling results from Rahway, NJ:
-Low-Ki & Homicide vs. IWGP Light Heavyweight Champion Jushin Liger & Tiger Mask.
-Satoshi Kojima d. Kenny Omega.
-IWGP Tag Team Champions Giant Bernard & Karl Anderson & IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Champions Prince Devitt(IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion) & Ryusuke Taguchi d. Davey Richards, Shinsuke Nakamura, Gedo, & Jado.
-Yujiro Takahashi d. Hideo Saito in the IWGP Intercontinental Title tournament.
-Tetsuya Naito d. Josh Daniels in the I-C Title tournament.
-Toru Yano d. Dan Maff in the I-C Title tournament.
-Montel Vontavious Porter d. Kazuchika Okada in the I-C Title tournament.
-Rhino & Charlie Haas d. IWGP Heavyweight Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi & Togi Makabe.
Saturday CHIKARA results from Burlington, NC:
-The Throwbacks d. Los Ice Creams.
-Tim Donst d. Kamakazi Kid.
-Daizee Haze d. Grizzly Redwood.
-Ophidian d. Will-O-The-Whisp II.
-Ultramantis Black d. Tursas.
-Hallowicked d. Delirious.
-Team FIST(Icarus & Johnny Gargano) d. Tag Team Champion Mike Quackenbush & Frightmare.
-Eddie Kingston d. Jakob Hammermeier.
-The Colony(Fire, Soldier, & Green Ant) d. The Batiri(Obariyon, Kodama, & Kobald).
Saturday NWA Anarchy results from Cornelia, GA:
-Phil Gunner d. Chris Mayne.
-Aden Chambers d. Jacob Ashworth to retain the Young Lions' Title.
-Youth Gone Wild d. The Fabulous Blondes(Casey Kage & Brian Rivers) to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Shaun Tempers d. Caprice Coleman in an NWA North American Title tournament match.
-Bo Newsom d. Skirra Corvus.
-Brodie Ray Chase d. Shaun Tempers to retain the T.V. Title.
-Kimo d. Stryknyn by DQ.
-Shadow Jackson d. Jacoby Boykins to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-The Usual Suspects(A.J. Steele & Murder One) d. Caprice Coleman(subbing for Derrick Driver) & Steven Walters to retain the NWA World Tag Team Titles.
Saturday NJPW results from New York, NY:
-Kenny Omega d. Josh Daniels.
-IWGP Light Heavyweight Champion Jushin Liger, Tiger Mask, & Dan Maff d. Shinsuke Nakamura, Gedo, & Jado.
-Giant Bernard & Karl Anderson d. Satoshi Kojima & Hideo Saito to retain the IWGP Tag Team Titles.
-Rhino, Davey Richards, & Homicide d. Kazuchika Okada, Togi Makabe, & IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Ryusuke Taguchi.
-IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Prince Devitt d. Low-Ki to retain the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title.
-Toru Yano d. Yujiro Takahashi in the I-C Title tournament.
-Montel Vontavious Porter d. Tetsuya Naito in the I-C Title tournament.
-Hiroshi Tanahashi d. Charlie Haas to retain the IWGP Heavyweight Title.
Sunday NJPW results from Philadelphia, PA:
-Tetsuya Naito d. Hideo Saito.
-Shinsuke Nakamura, Yujiro Takahashi, Gedo, & Jado d. Charlie Haas, Tiger Mask, Kazuchika Okada, & Josh Daniels.
-Kenny Omega d. Jushin Liger to win the IWGP Light Heavyweight Title.
-Giant Bernard & Karl Anderson d. Satoshi Kojima & Dan Maff to retain the IWGP Tag Team Titles.
-IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Prince Devitt & Ryusuke Taguchi d. Low-Ki & Homicide to retain the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles.
-Hiroshi Tanahashi d. Davey Richards to retain the IWGP Heavyweight Title.
-Montel Vontavious Porter d. Toru Yano to win the IWGP I-C Title Tournament.
-Togi Makabe d. Rhino in a street fight.
Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:
-RAJETT won a four-way dance with Portia Perez & Super Electro, The Halloween Crew, and Cali Crush to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Shawn Vexx, Mat Fitchett, & Brent Masters d. Khris Wolfe, Sky DeLacrimosa, & Jason Silver.
-The Legion Of Shroom(formerly The Smurf Nation) won a four-corner match with Just Sexy(Just Willie & Slim Sexy), Berry Breeze & Killah KASH, and Team SEX(High Roller Hayze & Viper).
-J.T. LaMotta d. Lillie Mae.
-Evan Gelistico d. Pierre Abernathy to retain the SLA Heavyweight Title.
-Franco D'Angelo, James Claxton, & Jaykus Plisken d. Bolt Brady, Big Ricky, & Cali Crush in a handicap match.
-Masada d. Darin Corbin to retain the Hardcore Title.
-Akira Tozawa won a four-way dance with A.C.H.(C), Gary Jay, and Arik Cannon to win the U-30 Title.
-Darin Childs d. Jeff Gant.
-Tag Team Champion Rachel Summerlyn won a six-way evening gown match with Portia Perez, Tag Team Champion Jessica James, Sara Del Rey, Amanda Fox, and Athena.
-Scot Summers d. Shawn Vexx to retain the T.V. Title.
-Davey Vega d. Matthew Palmer to win the Heavyweight Title.
-LaMarcus Clinton d. Webmaster Stevie K with the elbowdrop off the top rope.
-Wayne Mitchell d. The Mauler with an Edgeomatic after Mauler missed an avalanche.
-Gary Jackson fought Mark Sterling to a double countout to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Dave Vaughn fought Brandon Espinosa to a 20-minute time-limit draw to retain the T.V. Title.
-It was announced that Rhino would be at the June 11th show at South Broadway, facing Mark Sterling. They had announced that Rhino would face the winner of the Jackson-Sterling match, but since it was a double countout they drew a name out of a hat to determine Rhino's opponent.
-Jaysin Static d. Max Archer with a reverse Colt 45.
-The Big Texan & Tony Raze d. The Lumberjacks to win the Tag Team Titles; Raze pinned Gabe after hitting him with the nightstick behind the referee's back. Raze claimed that his regular partner Jimmy D was suspended for unknown reasons, forcing him to choose a different teammate.
-David Osborne d. Ace Hawkins; Ace went for his finisher off the top turnbuckle but Osborne shoved the referee into the ropes to knock Ace off balance. That gave Osborne the opportunity to finish off Hawkins with a running powerslam.
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Friday AAW results from Merrionette Park, IL:
-Jordan McEntyre & Knight Wagner d. The Blue World Order(The Blue Meanie & Nova).
-Mason Beck d. Darin Corbin to retain the Heritage Title.
-Shane Hollister won a four-corner match with Shiima Xion, Christian Faith, and Johnny Wayne.
-Arik Cannon d. Jimmy Jacobs.
-Zero Gravity d. Irish Airborne in a ladder match to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Dan Lawrence d. Jesse Emerson to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Keith Walker & The Clash d. Louis Lyndon, Marion Fontaine, & Chris Hall.
-Michael Elgin d. Alex Shelley.
-Silas Young d. Stevie Richards by DQ.
-Sabu d. Heritage Champion Mason Beck in a non-title match.
Friday New Japan Pro Wrestling results from Rahway, NJ:
-Low-Ki & Homicide vs. IWGP Light Heavyweight Champion Jushin Liger & Tiger Mask.
-Satoshi Kojima d. Kenny Omega.
-IWGP Tag Team Champions Giant Bernard & Karl Anderson & IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Champions Prince Devitt(IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion) & Ryusuke Taguchi d. Davey Richards, Shinsuke Nakamura, Gedo, & Jado.
-Yujiro Takahashi d. Hideo Saito in the IWGP Intercontinental Title tournament.
-Tetsuya Naito d. Josh Daniels in the I-C Title tournament.
-Toru Yano d. Dan Maff in the I-C Title tournament.
-Montel Vontavious Porter d. Kazuchika Okada in the I-C Title tournament.
-Rhino & Charlie Haas d. IWGP Heavyweight Champion Hiroshi Tanahashi & Togi Makabe.
Saturday CHIKARA results from Burlington, NC:
-The Throwbacks d. Los Ice Creams.
-Tim Donst d. Kamakazi Kid.
-Daizee Haze d. Grizzly Redwood.
-Ophidian d. Will-O-The-Whisp II.
-Ultramantis Black d. Tursas.
-Hallowicked d. Delirious.
-Team FIST(Icarus & Johnny Gargano) d. Tag Team Champion Mike Quackenbush & Frightmare.
-Eddie Kingston d. Jakob Hammermeier.
-The Colony(Fire, Soldier, & Green Ant) d. The Batiri(Obariyon, Kodama, & Kobald).
Saturday NWA Anarchy results from Cornelia, GA:
-Phil Gunner d. Chris Mayne.
-Aden Chambers d. Jacob Ashworth to retain the Young Lions' Title.
-Youth Gone Wild d. The Fabulous Blondes(Casey Kage & Brian Rivers) to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Shaun Tempers d. Caprice Coleman in an NWA North American Title tournament match.
-Bo Newsom d. Skirra Corvus.
-Brodie Ray Chase d. Shaun Tempers to retain the T.V. Title.
-Kimo d. Stryknyn by DQ.
-Shadow Jackson d. Jacoby Boykins to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-The Usual Suspects(A.J. Steele & Murder One) d. Caprice Coleman(subbing for Derrick Driver) & Steven Walters to retain the NWA World Tag Team Titles.
Saturday NJPW results from New York, NY:
-Kenny Omega d. Josh Daniels.
-IWGP Light Heavyweight Champion Jushin Liger, Tiger Mask, & Dan Maff d. Shinsuke Nakamura, Gedo, & Jado.
-Giant Bernard & Karl Anderson d. Satoshi Kojima & Hideo Saito to retain the IWGP Tag Team Titles.
-Rhino, Davey Richards, & Homicide d. Kazuchika Okada, Togi Makabe, & IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Ryusuke Taguchi.
-IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Champion Prince Devitt d. Low-Ki to retain the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Title.
-Toru Yano d. Yujiro Takahashi in the I-C Title tournament.
-Montel Vontavious Porter d. Tetsuya Naito in the I-C Title tournament.
-Hiroshi Tanahashi d. Charlie Haas to retain the IWGP Heavyweight Title.
Sunday NJPW results from Philadelphia, PA:
-Tetsuya Naito d. Hideo Saito.
-Shinsuke Nakamura, Yujiro Takahashi, Gedo, & Jado d. Charlie Haas, Tiger Mask, Kazuchika Okada, & Josh Daniels.
-Kenny Omega d. Jushin Liger to win the IWGP Light Heavyweight Title.
-Giant Bernard & Karl Anderson d. Satoshi Kojima & Dan Maff to retain the IWGP Tag Team Titles.
-IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Prince Devitt & Ryusuke Taguchi d. Low-Ki & Homicide to retain the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles.
-Hiroshi Tanahashi d. Davey Richards to retain the IWGP Heavyweight Title.
-Montel Vontavious Porter d. Toru Yano to win the IWGP I-C Title Tournament.
-Togi Makabe d. Rhino in a street fight.
Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:
-RAJETT won a four-way dance with Portia Perez & Super Electro, The Halloween Crew, and Cali Crush to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Shawn Vexx, Mat Fitchett, & Brent Masters d. Khris Wolfe, Sky DeLacrimosa, & Jason Silver.
-The Legion Of Shroom(formerly The Smurf Nation) won a four-corner match with Just Sexy(Just Willie & Slim Sexy), Berry Breeze & Killah KASH, and Team SEX(High Roller Hayze & Viper).
-J.T. LaMotta d. Lillie Mae.
-Evan Gelistico d. Pierre Abernathy to retain the SLA Heavyweight Title.
-Franco D'Angelo, James Claxton, & Jaykus Plisken d. Bolt Brady, Big Ricky, & Cali Crush in a handicap match.
-Masada d. Darin Corbin to retain the Hardcore Title.
-Akira Tozawa won a four-way dance with A.C.H.(C), Gary Jay, and Arik Cannon to win the U-30 Title.
-Darin Childs d. Jeff Gant.
-Tag Team Champion Rachel Summerlyn won a six-way evening gown match with Portia Perez, Tag Team Champion Jessica James, Sara Del Rey, Amanda Fox, and Athena.
-Scot Summers d. Shawn Vexx to retain the T.V. Title.
-Davey Vega d. Matthew Palmer to win the Heavyweight Title.
Friday, May 13, 2011
WWE Smackdown
WWE's oft-dubbed "B Show" tends to feature the better wrestling of the two...my theory is that since it's NOT live, the time management issues are fewer so they don't have to rush things(like the wrestling matches)...
Sin Cara d. Daniel Bryan in a tremendous matchup; Cara got an unwanted assist from guest commentator Chavo Guerrero Jr., who grabbed Bryan's foot as he climbed to the top rope and delayed him long enough for Cara to cut off Bryan's ascent and hit the Spanish Fly. Cara objected to Chavo's involvement after seeing the replay on the Titantron, shoving Chavo down.
Tag Team Champion Kane d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett(w/ Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater)(n/t) by DQ when the Corre members broke up a chokeslam attempt. The Big Show was in Mexico on the Raw tour so Ezekiel Jackson made the save instead.
Cody Rhodes d. Ted DiBiase Jr. with the Crossrhodes after a good little matchup between former tag team partners.
World Champion Randy Orton & Christian Cage d. Sheamus O'Shaunessy & Mark Henry; Sheamus set up Orton for the Celtic Edge, but Christian had blind-tagged into the matchup and caught Sheamus with the Killswitch, getting the pin as Orton RKOed Henry.
Set for Over The Limit: Orton vs. Christian for the World Title, Barrett vs. Jackson for the I-C Title.
Sin Cara d. Daniel Bryan in a tremendous matchup; Cara got an unwanted assist from guest commentator Chavo Guerrero Jr., who grabbed Bryan's foot as he climbed to the top rope and delayed him long enough for Cara to cut off Bryan's ascent and hit the Spanish Fly. Cara objected to Chavo's involvement after seeing the replay on the Titantron, shoving Chavo down.
Tag Team Champion Kane d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett(w/ Justin Gabriel & Heath Slater)(n/t) by DQ when the Corre members broke up a chokeslam attempt. The Big Show was in Mexico on the Raw tour so Ezekiel Jackson made the save instead.
Cody Rhodes d. Ted DiBiase Jr. with the Crossrhodes after a good little matchup between former tag team partners.
World Champion Randy Orton & Christian Cage d. Sheamus O'Shaunessy & Mark Henry; Sheamus set up Orton for the Celtic Edge, but Christian had blind-tagged into the matchup and caught Sheamus with the Killswitch, getting the pin as Orton RKOed Henry.
Set for Over The Limit: Orton vs. Christian for the World Title, Barrett vs. Jackson for the I-C Title.
ROH Video Wire
While Ring Of Honor's TV deal on HDNet may be over, I still follow the company via the Video Wires. I have heard through reliable sources that a new TV deal may be in the works...we shall see. They've made stops in Collinsville once in a while and I hope to see them more often.
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Thursday Wrestling Viewing
Thursdays consist of WWE Superstars(previously on WGN, now on WWE.com) and TNA's lone television product Impact...
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WWE Superstars.com
Trent Baretta vs. Tyson Kidd(w/ Michael Hayes): ...wait, Michael Hayes?!? Yup, "P.S." is back in a managerial role and is not at a loss for words. Jack Korpela mentions the "Freebird Rules", something Baretta would know from his FCW days with Caylen Croft and Curt Hawkins. Tremendous matchup between two talented wrestlers...well, they're both fired. Also on the chopping block is Matt Striker as he did a great job of putting over the managerial factor in the matchup. Kidd counters a Dudebuster DDT attempt into a modified spinebuster and hangs onto the legs to hook the Sharpshooter...tappity-tap.
Vladimir Kozlov vs. Zack Ryder: Zack pulled off an upset win over Vlad in their previous encounter...can he make it two in a row? Kozlov clotheslines Ryder over the top, but Zack takes advantage of the environment by running Vlad into the ringpost. Scott Stanford and Josh Mathews discuss Ryder's Youtube show...if Michael Cole was out there, he'd be ignoring the people in the ring to put himself over. Kozlov sends Ryder floorward once again before throwing him back in, but Curt Hawkins runs out to grab Vlad's foot! Vlad kicks him away, but the distraction is enough opening for Zack to hit the Rough Ryder for the victory! The Edgeheads/Broskis ride again!
Chris Masters vs. Drew McIntyre: Drew uses the ring to his advantage as usual, wrapping Masters' leg around the turnbuckles and targeting the bad wheel. Ringpost figure-four! Masters can't use his usual power game and McIntyre keeps up the pressure, getting a near-fall with a single-leg jackknife cradle. He attempts a standard figure-four, but Masters kicks him completely out of the ring...cue El Big Comeback. Samoan Drop, flying shoulderblock off the second rope, and Skyhigh...for two. Drew takes another shot at the leg and sets up for the Future Shock but Masters backdrops his way out of it. McIntyre tries for a backslide but Masters is too strong and flips him forward...straight into another Future Shock attempt, but Masters counters out of THAT predicament only to take another kick to the knee. Drew's frustration gets the better of him as a blind charge hits the ringpost shoulder-first...and Masters gets the Masterlock for the upset win! This was an eventful edition of Superstars...
TNA Impact
Women's Champion Mickie James & Miss Brooke Tessmacher vs. Madison Rayne & Tara Varon: If Mickie retains against Madison at the PPV, Tara is freed from her contractual obligation to Rayne. The two couldn't get along, leading to Tessmacher upsetting Madison with a victory roll.
They teased repeatedly that Matt Hardy would be teaming with brother Jeff to challenge Beer Money Inc. for the Tag Team Titles at Sacrifice. However, Hardy had someone different in mind, someone who knows Cowboy James Storm very well...Wildcat Chris Harris!
Sangriento d. Suicide with the Sangre Cutter.
Mick Foley made an appearance as the new "network representative" and introduced Kurt Angle's tag team partner to face Jeff Jarrett and Karen Angle-Jarrett at Sacrifice: Chyna! Foley also rebranded the organization as simply "Impact Wrestling" with the tagline "Wrestling Matters!" I've heard that song and dance a few times...actions speak louder than words, guys.
Samoa Joe vs. Tommy "Crimson" Mercer vs. Abyss: Issues all around here...Crimson faces Abyss at Sacrifice. Joe takes exception to the hype of Crimson's undefeated streak as Joe himself went unbeaten for almost two years in TNA. Good matchup between the heavy hitters...Abyss hits the Blackhole Slam on Joe, but Crimson spears Abyss and steals the pin on Joe. Joe, being the lone wolf that he is, leaves Crimson to take another beating from Abyss.
25-Man Battle Royal: Winner gets the next Heavyweight Title shot after Sacrifice(where Sting defends against Rob Van Dam). Eliminations as I saw them: Douglas Williams, Brutus Magnus, Orlando Jordan, El Anarquia, Jesse Neal, Shannon Moore, Robbie Eckos, T.V. Champion Phil Gunner, Eric Young, X-Division Champion Frankie Kazarian, Matt Hardy and Tag Team Champion James Storm(elimination each other), Robert Roode(pulled to the floor by Hardy), Christopher Daniels, Shawn Hernandez(by Matt Morgan), Matt Morgan(by Scott Steiner), Scott Steiner(thanks to an assist from Morgan), Brother Devon, "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero, A.J. Styles(by Tommy Dreamer), Tommy Dreamer(by his own "ally" Bully Ray). We settle into the final four and the sportz entertainment kicks in as Ken Anderson and Bully Ray go THROUGH the ropes(not eliminated) and Jeff Jarrett gets a huge assist from Karen to eliminate Angle. This brings Chyna out and she personally tosses JJ over the top, then nearly gets a hold of Karen before her loving (second) husband pulls her to safety. That leaves Anderson and Ray to finish things up...and Anderson eliminates Ray for the victory!
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WWE Superstars.com
Trent Baretta vs. Tyson Kidd(w/ Michael Hayes): ...wait, Michael Hayes?!? Yup, "P.S." is back in a managerial role and is not at a loss for words. Jack Korpela mentions the "Freebird Rules", something Baretta would know from his FCW days with Caylen Croft and Curt Hawkins. Tremendous matchup between two talented wrestlers...well, they're both fired. Also on the chopping block is Matt Striker as he did a great job of putting over the managerial factor in the matchup. Kidd counters a Dudebuster DDT attempt into a modified spinebuster and hangs onto the legs to hook the Sharpshooter...tappity-tap.
Vladimir Kozlov vs. Zack Ryder: Zack pulled off an upset win over Vlad in their previous encounter...can he make it two in a row? Kozlov clotheslines Ryder over the top, but Zack takes advantage of the environment by running Vlad into the ringpost. Scott Stanford and Josh Mathews discuss Ryder's Youtube show...if Michael Cole was out there, he'd be ignoring the people in the ring to put himself over. Kozlov sends Ryder floorward once again before throwing him back in, but Curt Hawkins runs out to grab Vlad's foot! Vlad kicks him away, but the distraction is enough opening for Zack to hit the Rough Ryder for the victory! The Edgeheads/Broskis ride again!
Chris Masters vs. Drew McIntyre: Drew uses the ring to his advantage as usual, wrapping Masters' leg around the turnbuckles and targeting the bad wheel. Ringpost figure-four! Masters can't use his usual power game and McIntyre keeps up the pressure, getting a near-fall with a single-leg jackknife cradle. He attempts a standard figure-four, but Masters kicks him completely out of the ring...cue El Big Comeback. Samoan Drop, flying shoulderblock off the second rope, and Skyhigh...for two. Drew takes another shot at the leg and sets up for the Future Shock but Masters backdrops his way out of it. McIntyre tries for a backslide but Masters is too strong and flips him forward...straight into another Future Shock attempt, but Masters counters out of THAT predicament only to take another kick to the knee. Drew's frustration gets the better of him as a blind charge hits the ringpost shoulder-first...and Masters gets the Masterlock for the upset win! This was an eventful edition of Superstars...
TNA Impact
Women's Champion Mickie James & Miss Brooke Tessmacher vs. Madison Rayne & Tara Varon: If Mickie retains against Madison at the PPV, Tara is freed from her contractual obligation to Rayne. The two couldn't get along, leading to Tessmacher upsetting Madison with a victory roll.
They teased repeatedly that Matt Hardy would be teaming with brother Jeff to challenge Beer Money Inc. for the Tag Team Titles at Sacrifice. However, Hardy had someone different in mind, someone who knows Cowboy James Storm very well...Wildcat Chris Harris!
Sangriento d. Suicide with the Sangre Cutter.
Mick Foley made an appearance as the new "network representative" and introduced Kurt Angle's tag team partner to face Jeff Jarrett and Karen Angle-Jarrett at Sacrifice: Chyna! Foley also rebranded the organization as simply "Impact Wrestling" with the tagline "Wrestling Matters!" I've heard that song and dance a few times...actions speak louder than words, guys.
Samoa Joe vs. Tommy "Crimson" Mercer vs. Abyss: Issues all around here...Crimson faces Abyss at Sacrifice. Joe takes exception to the hype of Crimson's undefeated streak as Joe himself went unbeaten for almost two years in TNA. Good matchup between the heavy hitters...Abyss hits the Blackhole Slam on Joe, but Crimson spears Abyss and steals the pin on Joe. Joe, being the lone wolf that he is, leaves Crimson to take another beating from Abyss.
25-Man Battle Royal: Winner gets the next Heavyweight Title shot after Sacrifice(where Sting defends against Rob Van Dam). Eliminations as I saw them: Douglas Williams, Brutus Magnus, Orlando Jordan, El Anarquia, Jesse Neal, Shannon Moore, Robbie Eckos, T.V. Champion Phil Gunner, Eric Young, X-Division Champion Frankie Kazarian, Matt Hardy and Tag Team Champion James Storm(elimination each other), Robert Roode(pulled to the floor by Hardy), Christopher Daniels, Shawn Hernandez(by Matt Morgan), Matt Morgan(by Scott Steiner), Scott Steiner(thanks to an assist from Morgan), Brother Devon, "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero, A.J. Styles(by Tommy Dreamer), Tommy Dreamer(by his own "ally" Bully Ray). We settle into the final four and the sportz entertainment kicks in as Ken Anderson and Bully Ray go THROUGH the ropes(not eliminated) and Jeff Jarrett gets a huge assist from Karen to eliminate Angle. This brings Chyna out and she personally tosses JJ over the top, then nearly gets a hold of Karen before her loving (second) husband pulls her to safety. That leaves Anderson and Ray to finish things up...and Anderson eliminates Ray for the victory!
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