Comedy Part 454: Go With The Flow

Location:  Comedy Etc. II
Emcee:  Ben Johnson
After:  Ben Johnson
Before:  Andrew Hagen

Threw out a few random ideas during my set...have a few things I want to write out in the near future.  Glad my car issues weren't too serious...I want to get to more shows but I also want to conserve gasoline(and thus money) to some extent.  Guess we'll see how the summer pans out...

Midweek wrestling

TNA XPlosion

-Commentators:  Jeremy Borash & Pat Kenney.
-Velvet Sky d. Angelina Love with the In Yo Face(sitout Pedigree).

WWE NXT.com

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews & S. William Regal.  Emcee:  Matt Striker.
-Tyler Reks & Curt Hawkins d. Jimmy & Jey Uso when Reks pinned Jimmy after an over-the-shoulder powerslam/DDT combo.
-Kaitlyn Bonin d. Tamina Snuka with the leg-applied full nelson; Maxine Perez did commentary for the match.
-Justin Gabriel, Percy Watson, & Derrick Bateman d. J.T.G., Johnny Curtis, & Michael McGillicutty when Gabriel pinned J.T.G. after a flying tornado DDT off the second rope.

WWE Superstars.com

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews, Scott Stanford, & Matt Striker.
-Beth Phoenix d. Alicia Fox with the Glam Slam.
-Lord Tensai(w/ Adeshi Sakamoto) d. Alex Riley after the Baldo Bomb and senton.
-Jinder Mahal d. Yoshi Tatsu with the camel clutch.
-Intercontinental Champion Christian Cage d. Drew McIntyre(n/t) with the Killswitch and frog splash.

TNA Impact

-Commentators:  Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Sting d. Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode with the Scorpion Deathlock in a non-title lumberjack match.  Hulk Hogan announced Roode vs. Sting for the title at Slammiversary.
-Austin Aries d. Chris Sabin to retain the X-Division Title by countering the Cradle Shock into a victory roll pin.
-Brother Devon vs. Jeff Hardy for the T.V. Title ended in a no-contest when Robbie Eckos & Robbie Terry attacked both men.  The challenger was determined by a fan vote...the candidates were Hardy, Eckos, Rob Van Dam, and Ken Anderson.
-A.J. Styles d. Tag Team Champion Christopher Daniels(w/ Frankie Kazarian) after the Asai moonsault/inverted DDT.  Daniels & Kazarian attacked after the match; Kurt Angle made the save but the numbers caught up to him as well and both men were left laying after being BELTed.

Comedy Part 453: O'Shay's

Location:  O'Shay's
Emcee:  Marcus Newstead
After:  Kelsey McClure
Before:  None(on last)

Didn't make the list at the Funny Bone, so I decided to check out the weekly open-mic at O'Shay's since I didn't have to work the next day.  Unfortunately the audience had thinned a bit by the time I got on stage, so not many of the remaining people were still paying attention.  Also reeeeeally needing to write out some new jokes...I have some ideas in mind, anyway.  Onward to Etc.!

This Week In Wrestling

WWE(www.wwe.com)

NXT.com this week has:
-Justin Gabriel, Derrick Bateman, & Percy Watson vs. Johnny Curtis, J.T.G., & Michael McGillicutty
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. Tyler Reks & Curt Hawkins
-Kaitlyn Bonin vs. Tamina Snuka

Superstars.com this week has:
-Christian Cage vs. Drew McIntyre
-Alex Riley vs. Lord Tensai
-Yoshi Tatsu vs. Jinder Mahal
-Alicia Fox vs. Beth Phoenix

Smackdown on Friday 6/1 has:
-C.M. Punk vs. Kane - WWE Title
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Dolph Ziggler
-Sin Cara vs. Heath Slater
-Santino Marella & Zack Ryder vs. Titus O'Neil & Darren Young
-Tyson Kidd vs. Cody Rhodes
-Ezekiel Jackson vs. Damien Sandow
-In action:  Ryback

No Way Out is on Sunday 6/17:
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Alberto Del Rio - World Title
-John Cena vs. The Big Show - Cage Match

TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)

Impact on Thursday 5/30 has:
-Bobby Roode vs. Sting - Lumberjack Match

Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/10.

RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 6/15 in Charleston, WV:
-Kevin Steen vs. Eddie Edwards - Heavyweight Title
-Jay Briscoe vs. Charlie Haas - Texas Death Match
-Jay Lethal vs. Michael Elgin

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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.lethalwrestlingalliance.com)

Next show is Friday 7/13 in Alton, IL:
-Dan Walsh vs. Gerald James - Heavyweight Title TLC Match
-A.C.H. vs. Dingo - ACW Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Davey Richards vs. Mat Fitchett
-Davey Vega vs. Kyle O'Reilly - ACW T.V. Title
-Darin Childs vs. Evan Gelistico - Fans-Bring-The-Weapons Match
-Johnny Gargano vs. Arik Cannon
-Angel Blue vs. Serenity - ACW Joshi Title
-The Hooligans vs. Jojo Bravo & Jordan Jensen

IHW(www.ihwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/16 in Dupo, IL:
-Brandon Aarons vs. Jordan McEntyre

DPW(www.facebook.com/dynamoprowrestling)

Next show is Friday 6/1 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Adam Pearce
-Dan Walsh, Trent Stone, & The Bumrush Brothers vs. K.C. Karrington, Dice, & The Perfection Connection(Steven Kennedy & Adam Rich)
-Makaze & MsChif vs. Jeff Strong & Miss Natural

SOUTH BROADWAY(saintlouiswrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/9 in St. Louis, MO.

SICW has a show on Saturday 6/16 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Gary Jackson - Classic Title
-Chris Hargas vs. Dave Vaughn

METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.mecwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/23 in Wood River, IL:
-Mike Anthony & Shawn Santel vs. Shorty Biggs & Chris Logan vs. Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins - Tag Team Titles

AAPW(www.allamericanprowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/30 in Marion, IL.

NEW MIDWEST WRESTLING(www.newmidwest.com)

Next show is Saturday 8/25 in Springfield, IL:
-Attitude Inc. vs. The Hooligans - Tag Team Titles

3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 6/29 in Des Moines, IA:
-Ben Sailer vs. Jaysin Strife - Heavyweight Title
-Perry Saturn vs. Mark Sterling - Pure Wrestling Title
-The American Bulldogs vs. Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin - Tag Team Titles
-Gage Octane vs. Tony Sly
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. Nate Bash

METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/2 in Kansas City, KS:
-Michael Strider vs. Adam Pearce
-NWA Central States Title Tournament

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

Next show is Saturday 6/15 in Springfield, MO:
-Jason Jones vs. Brian Breaker - Heavyweight Title
-Mark Sterling vs. Ryan Drago vs. Britton Tucker
-Strong & Reckless vs. Ross & Marshall Von Erich - Tag Team Titles
-Stacey O'Brien vs. Miss Natural - Women's Title
-Appearing:  Dolph Ziggler

RCW(www.midwestrcw.com)

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

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

Next show is Saturday 7/28 in Taylor, MI.

DGUSA has a show on Sunday 7/29 in Chicago, IL.

PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)

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

NWA ANARCHY(www.nwaanarchy.net)

Next show is Saturday 6/9 in Cornelia, GA.

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

Next show is Saturday 6/16 in Bellevue, IL:
-Davey Richards vs. Masada
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Drake Younger
-Jimmy Jacobs vs. Jack Thriller
-Bucky Collins vs. Oliver Caine - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Ian Rotten vs. Joey Grunge - Texas Death Match

CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/2 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Eddie Kingston. Jigsaw, & The Colony vs. 17, The Shard, & The Swarm
-Hallowicked vs. Tim Donst - Mask vs. Hair
-Team FIST vs. The Young Bucks - Tag Team Titles - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Gran Akuma vs. Icarus - Ladder Match
-Sara Del Rey & Saturyne vs. The Batiri(Obariyon, Kobald, & Kodama)
-Ultramantis Black vs. Ophidian
-Colt Cabana & Archibald Peck vs. The Throwbacks

SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)

Next shows are Saturday 10/27 and Sunday 10/28 in Berwyn, IL.

AAW(www.aawrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/22 in Berwyn, IL:
-Davey Richards vs. Sami Callihan
-Gregory Iron & Dan Lawrence vs. Shane Hollister & Markus Crane

ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)

Next show is Sunday 5/27 in Live Oak, TX:
-Matthew Palmer vs. Lance Hoyt - Hardcore Title
-Angel Blue vs. Su Yung - Joshi Title
-Shawn Vexx vs. J.C. Bravo
-Lethal Lottery For Vacant U-30 Title:  Jordan Jensen, Rachel Summerlyn, Jojo Bravo, Ricky Romida, Athena, Bolt Brady

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

WWE Raw

-Commentators:  Jerry Lawler & Michael Cole.
-Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) d. U.S. Champion Santino Marella(non-title) with the cross-armbreaker takedown.
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings & Kofi Kingston d. Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger(w/ Vickie Guerrero) to retain the Tag Team Titles when R-Truth pinned Swagger after the Paydirt.
-Daniel Bryan d. WWE Champion C.M. Punk in a non-title match; A.J. Lee came out during the match in a Punk T-shirt.  Bryan got the win after dropping Punk face-first on an exposed turnbuckle(Bryan had removed the pad earlier).  Kane attacked Bryan with a chair after the match and chokeslammed him on the chair, but A.J. passed another chair in to Punk who used it to fight off Kane.
-Intercontinental Champion Christian Cage d. Mike Mizanin(non-title) with the Killswitch followed by the frog splash; Cody Rhodes did commentary for the match.  Miz complained after the match about not being rewarded for his contribution to Team Johnny at WrestleMania...so Randy Orton came out to give him an RKO.
-World Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. David Otunga(non-title) via Brogue Kick.
-Brodus Clay(w/ Funkadactyls) vs. The Big Show never started as Show destroyed Brodus at ringside, then laid out R-Truth and Kofi when they tried to help.

AAPW TV

-Bull Bronson d. Chocolate Thunder.
-Jay Spade d. Matt Cage by DQ to advance in the No Limits Title tournament.
-G.T. Vega d. Zakk Sawyer.
-Livewire McGuire fought Jeremy Wyatt to a no-contest to retain the Heavyweight Title; this was the match where Wyatt broke a bone in his leg, putting him on the shelf for several months.  The  no-contest came about when Mike Masters got involved in the match and then got into a fight with a ringside fan(leading to Masters being fired from the promotion).

FCW TV 5/27

Commentators:  Jim Ross & Chris Russo.  Ring announcer:  Caylee Turner.

Mike Dalton, C.J. Parker, & Jason Jordan vs. Alexander Rusev, Jiro Takizawa, & Garrett Dylan:  This is the in-ring TV debut for Dylan...he's the son of actor Kris Kristofferson.  J.R. jokes that Dylan's the only heel without a flag and Jiro's the only heel without a last name, then follows up by saying that Dylan seems to resemble someone famous...heh.  Jordan ends up in the wrong corner after Jiro distracts him, allowing Dylan to deliver an old-school Stungun.  Dalton escapes that predicament to tag in Dalton...the house is on fire!  Rusev puts a stop to that by shoving Dalton off the top rope...that'll alter the momentum a bit.  Rusev overpowers Dalton with a chain of four hiptosses in a row...nicely done.  Dalton finally gets out of trouble with an enzuigiri on Dylan, then makes the tag to Parker!  C.J. dropkicks Rusev and Jiro off the apron, then delivers a swandive headbutt on Dylan but Rusev and Jiro break up the pin attempt.  Dalton and Jordan deal with the outside parties with a pair of suicide dives but Dylan yanks Parker by the hair...only to fall prey to a victory roll from the mat for the flash pin!

Aiden English vs. Leo Kruger:  Haven't seen much of English...he's got a tough test against the former two-time Heavyweight Champion.  Russo mentions Kruger's championship banner, causing me to realize that Seth Rollins doesn't have a banner yet...hmm.  Kruger busts out the stump puller(tm Evil Doink The Clown)...wow.  Kruger dominates the matchup but things go awry when he delivers a flying gutdrop to English's fist...however, Kruger cuts him off in short order with a spinebuster.  One sleeperhold later, Kruger secures the victory.

Kassius Ohno enlightens us, addressing his old friend Antonio Cesaro.  Cesaro cost him last week's contenders' tournament match and Ohno vows to get revenge by knocking him out.

Raquel Diaz vs. Paige Knight(w/ Sofia Cortez) for the Women's Title:  So who's the face in this matchup?  Paige turns up the aggression, shifting the fan sympathy in Raquel's direction...but a superplex fight turns into a sunset bomb of sorts from Diaz.  Raquel comes back with some Eddy mannerisms leading into a legdrop, then the Three Amigos...for two.  Sofia gets a chair as Diaz sets up the Gory Bomb, then distracts the ref while sliding the chair into the ring.  Raquel gets the chair first...but throws it to Paige and falls to the mat.  The ref turns around...and guess what he thinks.  Raquel wins by DQ to retain her title, taking a page out of her father's playbook!

Briley Pierce & Colin Cassady enlighten us with newfound New York accents...

Seth Rollins vs. Bo Rotundo for the Heavyweight Title:  Rotundo is going for an unprecedented third FCW Title win...his previous reign did not end in the ring as he forfeited the belt due to injury.  Big ol' staredown sets the tone during the ring introductions, but they do shake hands before the matchup.  Extended lockup to start...YAY WRESTLING~!  The commentators note that Bo's wrestling for the third straight week, plus Rollins had a tough non-title match with Big E Langston last week.  Seth gets the edge by transitioning from an O'Connor Roll attempt straight into a back suplex...he keeps Bo grounded on the mat but Bo counters a headscissors into a bridging pin attempt...for two.  Jackknife cradle...for two.  Rotundo goes on offense but Seth blocks the bulldog, then Bo blocks a superkick to hit the bulldog on the second try.   Bo lines up for the spear, but Seth leapfrogs him and Bo tumbles through the ropes for the floor.

Rollins follows him out with the suicide dive as J.R. wonders if Seth's back is still bothering him from last week's match.  The count is on, but both men re-enter the ring before ten.  Advanced curbstomp misses, spear is countered by a leapfrog and rollup attempt, but Bo rolls through only to eat the Avada Kedava...for 2 1/2!  A kick combo sets up another advanced curbstomp attempt but Rotundo blocks it, then a mid-ring collision leaves both men down again.  Seth fights back from the apron and goes to the ropes but Bo cuts him off...Rollins fights him off and sets up a Phoenix Splash...Bo rolls away but Seth lands on his feet, only to be caught with a spear off the ropes!  Cover...for 2 1/2!  Seth rolls to the floor to regroup and Rotundo interrupts the referee's ten-count because he wants to win it in the ring.  Bo throws him back in but Seth small-packages him...for two.  Spear misses and Bo eats turnbuckles, allowing Rollins to finally hit that advanced curbstomp...but he can't cover right away and only gets 2 1/2!

The two fight to their feet and slug it out...Seth finally hits an enzuigiri and then a turnbuckle powerbomb!  God's Last Gift hits and that finally gets the three-count for Seth Rollins to retain his title!

So long from the Sunshine State!

NWA Anarchy TV #330

-Commentators:  Tim E.D. & John Johnson.
-Vandal & Brandon Parker d. Zach Daniels & Joey Rhymer when Vandal pinned Rhymer after the Eye Of The Hurricane.
-Jeff G. Bailey enlightened us...in the background:  NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Champion/NWA North American Champion Shaun Tempers, Tag Team Champions Se7en & Bryan Cassanova, Bo Newsom, Jacoby Boykins(w/ John Johnson), and Jerry Palmer.  Palmer said he would talk to Shadow Jackson again, then drew the battle lines...you're either with the NWA Elite or you're against them.
-C.B. Gibson(w/ Tommy Daniels) d. Jacob Ashworth(w/ Skirra Corvus); the referee got distracted by Corvus chasing Daniels around the ring, giving Daniels the opening to hit Ashworth with a low blow.  That set up Gibson's rollup pin for the victory.
-The Hate Junkies(w/ Dan Wilson) d. Tag Team Champions Se7en & Bryan Cassanova(w/ Jeff G. Bailey) by DQ when Jacoby Boykins ran in after the Junkies hit a lariat/spear combo on Cassanova; The NWA Elite members retained the titles due to the disqualification.  The Urban Assault Squad and Brodie Ray Chase made the post-match save and Brodie joined Tim E.D. in the broadcast booth for the main event...
-Jacoby Boykins(w/ John Johnson) d. Nemesis(w/ Shadow Jackson); Palmer came out to talk with Shadow, leading to a ringside argument.  Nemesis was distracted and fell prey to Boykins' powerslam for the three-count.
-Backstage, Jackson confronted Palmer but was assaulted by the NWA Elite before he could put his hands on the former promoter.  Palmer delivered the finishing blow with his axhandle before Nemesis and the other wrestlers arrived to run off the heels.

FCW TV 5/20

Commentators:  Chris Russo & Byron Saxton.  Ring announcer:  Caylee Turner.

Corey Graves & Jake Carter(w/ Abraham Washington) vs. The Ascension(Conor O'Brian & Kenneth Cameron) for the Tag Team Titles:  The Ascension members set up for a Doomsday Device on Graves, but Carter clips O'Brian behind the referee's back as A.W. has the referee's attention.  That allows the champs to hit an over-the-shoulder powerslam/DDT combo to give Graves the pin on Conor.

Women's Champion Raquel Diaz enlightens us...she's happy about not having a title defense but Paige Knight(w/ Sofia Cortez) comes out to issue a challenge.  Sounds like a match for next week.

Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins vs. Big E Langston, non-title:  The commentators wonder about the wisdom of taking this matchup when Seth has a title defense next week.  Rollins has an uphill battle against a much larger opponent, but he hangs onto the ropes to escape a Big Ending attempt.  He shoves Langston off into the turnbuckles, then delivers a spinkick to the gut and follows up with the advanced curbstomp to get the duke.

Antonio Cesaro addresses the unwashed masses; he feels like he was cheated in last week's matchup against Kassius Ohno.  He says we've seen the last of him in FCW...we shall see.

Richie Steamboat vs. Brad Maddox for the FCW 15 Title:  These matches are normally very technical in nature, but Maddox prefers to play the chicken heel role and immediately goes into duck-and-run mode.  The strategy pays off as Brad avoids a blind charge into the corner and Steamboat hits the ringpost shoulder-first...Maddox follows up with a single-arm DDT and targets the arm.  Richie fights back but Maddox hits the Dealbreaker(running jumping reverse Stunner) out of nowhere for the first fall at the three-and-a-half-minute mark!

The referee backs Maddox off and gives Steamboat a moment to collect himself...but Brad immediately goes back on the attack.  Maddox goes for a submission with a Fujiwara armbar but Steamboat escapes that predicament and fires back.  Powerslam out of nowhere cues the comeback...he hits the spinaround neckbreaker, then follows up with the superkick to even the score at the seven-minute mark!

Maddox shoves Steamboat off the top rope to the floor to regain his advantage, getting a close near-fall as we hit the ten-minute mark.  Maddox goes back to the arm, but toys with him a bit too much and Richie gets an O'Connor Roll...for two.  The kickout sends Steamboat throat-first into the middle rope and Brad capitalizes with a Flying Jalapeno...for two.  Brad ditches the gameplan out of nowhere to hook a half-crab...well, it does potentially neutralize the superkick.  Three minutes to go and Steamboat barely reaches the ropes to escape.  Brad talks trash and goes for the half-crab again but Steamboat small-packages him...for two.  Two minutes left.  Panic mode hits as Maddox desperately hooks a camel clutch...but now there's only one minute to go and Richie gets to the ropes again.  Brad seems to be out of ideas and continues to talk trash, then leaves the ring and goes for a chair.  He wastes too much time and is met with a superkick on re-entry, but the time expires before Richie can get a fall so it's a 1-1 draw and Steamboat retains the medallion.

Bo Rotundo vs. Kassius Ohno, Contenders' Tournament:  The winner of this match challenges Seth Rollins for the Heavyweight Title next week; Rotundo beat Leo Kruger and Ohno got a questionable DQ win over Cesaro to reach this point.  If I'm not mistaken, Rotundo is vying for his first title shot since forfeiting the belt due to injury.  Russo notes that the winner will move on to his third match in as many weeks against Seth, so that person may be worn down a bit...PSYCHOLOGY~!  In the meantime, YAY WRESTLING~! as the two trade holds and near-falls on the mat.  Ohno gets the advantage with a Buff Blockbuster, then focuses his attack on the head and neck.  CRAVATE~!  Kassius controls the pace, but Rotundo cuts him off and catapults him into the turnbuckles...time for El Big Comeback!  Powerslam...gets two.  Corner clothesline hits but the bulldog is blocked and Ohno rolls him up...for two.  O'Connor Roll...for two.  Roaring elbow is ducked, but Ohno blocks Bo's O'Connor Roll attempt and blasts him with a basement dropkick!  Bo rolls all the way out of the ring after that, then Ohno drops him with a huge dropkick through the ropes.  Kassius sends him back into the ring, but Cesaro suddenly appears to bash Ohno with his satchel while the referee is with Bo!  No one in the ring saw the interference...and Bo takes what is offered and covers Ohno for the three-count to win his title shot!

Next week:  Seth Rollins vs. Bo Rotundo for the Heavyweight Title, plus Raquel Diaz vs. Paige Knight for the Women's Title.  So long from the Sunshine State!

ROH + SICW

ROH TV

-Commentators:  Kevin Kelly & Nigel McGuinness.
-This episode featured highlights of the Border Wars iPPV, including Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas regaining the Tag Team Titles from the Briscoe Brothers in a Fight Without Honor(after Haas choked out Mark Briscoe with an ether-soaked rag).
-Rough few weeks for Davey Richards heading into Border Wars...auto accident, Kyle O'Reilly not in attendance due to a death in his family, Jim Cornette not in attendance due to problems at the border.  In other words, Davey won't have anyone watching his back during the main event.
-Kevin Steen(w/ Jimmy Jacobs) d. Davey Richards to win the Heavyweight Title; the piledriver was legal for the match.  Steve Corino sat with the commentary team but didn't say a word.  The turning point of the match came when Richards had Steen in the anklelock and Steen hung onto the turnbuckles in an attempt to escape, pulling the middle pad off the bolt.  Steen kicked Richards away, causing him to hit his head on the exposed steel...he followed up with a sleeper into a German suplex, then the package piledriver to win the match.  Promoter Cary Silkin refused to present the belt to the champion(as he's always done in the past) and Corino entered the ring to confront Steen...only to embrace the new titleholder.

SICW Wrestling Explosion

-Commentator:  Larry Matysik.
-Wes Brisco d. Sean Vincent with the figure-four leglock.
-Flashback to October 1980:  David Von Erich & John Ruffin d. Bulldog Bob Brown & Billy Howard when Von Erich pinned Howard with a small package.
-Next week:  Chris Hargas vs. Dave Vaughn.  In two weeks:  Ron Powers vs. Ricky Cruz for the Classic Title.

Show results

Friday PWG results from Reseda, CA:

-B-Boy d. Famous B.
-T.J. Perkins d. Ryan Taylor.
-Kevin Steen d. Brian Cage to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-The Super Smash Brothers d. The Young Bucks for the vacant Tag Team Titles.
-The RockNES Monsters & Candice LeRae d. Peter Avalon, Joey Ryan, & Ray Rosas.
-Willie Mack d. Michael Elgin.
-El Generico d. Ricochet.

Friday 3XW results from Des Moines, IA:

-Knight Wagner d. Markus Crane.
-Jimmy Rockwell d. Shane Hollister.
-Gage Octane, Devin Carter, & Casanova d. Tony Sly & Sexy & Smooth.
-Mark Sterling d. Ray Stryker.
-Ben Sailer d. Tyler Cook.
-The American Bulldogs d. Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Jaysin Strife d. Nate Bash.
-Ben Sailer won a 30-man Royal Rumble for the vacant Heavyweight Title.

Saturday NWA Anarchy results from Cornelia, GA:

-The Vandal d. Najasism.
-The NWA Elite(Se7en & Bryan Cassanova) d. Jacob Ashworth & Skirra Corvus to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Johnny Dangerous won a triple threat match with Steven Walters and John Skyler.
-Jacoby Boykins d. Seth Delay.
-Jacob Ashworth & Joey Rhymer d. Tommy Daniels & C.B. Gibson by countout.
-Anthony Henry d. Brandon Parker to retain the Young Lions' Title.
-Andrew Pendleton III d. Billy Buck.
-Shaun Tempers d. Slim J by reversed decision to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Sunday ACW results from Live Oak, TX:

-Su Yung d. Rachel Summerlyn.
-A.C.H. d. James Claxton to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Bolt Brady, Athena, & Carson d. Rachel Summerlyn, Jack Jameson, & Barbi Hayden.
-Jojo Bravo, Ricky Romida, & Jordan Jensen d. Pierre Abernathy, Lady Poison, & Drew Lucid.
-Angel Blue d. Su Yung to retain the Joshi Title.
-T.V. Champion Davey Vega, Tag Team Champions Darin Childs & Khris Wolfe, Scot Summers, & J.C. Bravo d. Evan Gelistico, Gary Jay, Chingo Del Santo, Jeff Gant, & Jaykus Plisken.
-Carson won a six-way dance with Bolt Brady, Athena, Jojo Bravo, Jordan Jensen, and Ricky Romida to win the vacant U-30 Title.
-Matthew Palmer d. Lance Hoyt in a best-of-three-falls match to retain the Hardcore Title.

Comedy Part 452: Pre-Summer Silence

Location:  Comedy Etc. II
Emcee:  Bobby Jaycox
Feature:  Brent Terhume
Headliner:  Matt Holt

Between the Foam show and tonight's guest set, recent Fridays haven't exactly been a confidence booster with regards to audience reaction.  They didn't get too energetic at all tonight, though Brent and Matt got some good laughs.  Hopefully I can get some new jokes written in the near future and pull out of this mini-slump I've been in.

WWE Smackdown

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews, Booker T, & Michael Cole.
-Intercontinental Champion Christian Cage d. Hunico(w/ Donny Camacho)(n/t) via Killswitch and frog splash.  Post-match, Cody Rhodes vowed to regain his title.
-Titus O'Neil & Darren Young d. Jimmy & Jey Uso when O'Neil pinned Jimmy after the Demolition Decapitation.
-Ryback won a handicap match against Brian Edwards & Kevin Bendl after hitting the muscle buster on both at once.
-U.S. Champion Santino Marella d. Ricardo Rodriguez(n/t) via Cobra.
-World Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Jack Swagger(w/ Vickie Guerrero) after the Brogue Kick.
-Damien Sandow d. Yoshi Tatsu with the Union Jack neckbreaker.
-Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) won a triple threat match with Randy Orton and Kane to earn the next World Title shot at Sheamus; Daniel Bryan(looking for revenge from Kane's chair attack on Raw) laid out Kane with a chair before the match.  Bryan ran back out with the chair late in the match, distracting Kane long enough for Orton to deliver an RKO.  However, Alberto kicked Orton in the head to break up the pin attempt and stole the fall on Kane himself.

Midweek wrestling

TNA XPlosion

-Commentators:  Jeremy Borash & Pat Kenney.
-Women's Tag Team Champion Eric Young(w/ O.D.B.) d. Phil Gunner; O.D.B. distracted Gunner at a key moment, allowing Young to counter an Alabama Slam attempt into a sunset flip and pin.

WWE NXT.com

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews & S. William Regal.  Emcee:  Matt Striker.
-Jinder Mahal d. Derrick Bateman with the camel clutch.
-Percy Watson d. Heath Slater via Percycution.
-Maxine Perez d. Alicia Fox with a dragon sleeper and bodyscissors.
-The Great Khali & Ezekiel Jackson d. Drew McIntyre & Johnny Curtis when Khali pinned Curtis after the Punjabi Plunge.

WWE Superstars.com

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews, Matt Striker, & Scott Stanford.
-Antonio Cesaro(w/ Aksana Raudoniene) d. Tyson Kidd with the Neutralizer.
-Tag Team Champions "R-Truth" Ron Killings & Kofi Kingston d. J.T.G. & Michael McGillicutty(n/t) when R-Truth pinned J.T.G. after the Paydirt.
-Zack Ryder d. Heath Slater with the Rough Ryder.

TNA Impact

-Commentators:  Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Women's Champion Gail Kim & Madison Rayne d. Women's Tag Team Champions Eric Young & O.D.B.(n/t); Rayne tripped O.D.B. as she set up for a fallaway slam on Gail, then held her foot as Gail fell on top for the cheap pin.
-Rob Van Dam d. Phil Gunner with the five-star frog splash.
-Brother Devon vs. Garett Bischoff for the T.V. Title ended in a no-contest when Robbie Eckos and Robbie Terry attacked both men.  Devon and Bischoff joined forces to clear the ring.
-X-Division Champion Austin Aries d. Joey Ryan(n/t) via brainbuster.
-Bobby Roode d. A.J. Styles with the second Perfectplex of the match to retain the Heavyweight Title.  Styles kept looking over his shoulder toward the entranceway, expecting Tag Team Champions Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian to get involved again...the two did come out after the match to gloat about A.J.'s lack of focus.  General Manager Hulk Hogan "congratulated" Roode after the match...then brought out Sting!  Hogan announced Roode vs. Sting for next week in a lumberjack match.
-Next week:  Impact moves to an hour earlier and goes live every week.

Comedy Part 451: Throwbacks

Location: Comedy Etc. II
Emcee: Andrew Hagen
After: Ryne O'Burns
Before: Spud

Since I haven't written a lot of new jokes lately, I've been trying to dust off older material and improve it. It's funny to realize that some of the newer comics hadn't heard those particular bits. I am working on a few new ideas...trying to do more material based on my personal interests. It helps to connect to the audience on some level...I remember a recent Funny Bone show where people specifically mentioned a Transformers reference in one of my jokes. Perhaps that's the creative path I should be taking...we shall see.

NWA Anarchy TV #329

-Commentators:  Tim E.D., John Johnson, & Brett Wolverton.
-Steven Walters d. C.B. Gibson via elevated DDT.
-Seth Delay d. Brandon Parker with the Macho Elbow to retain the T.V. Title.
-Tommy Daniels(w/ cane) came out to give his partner Gibson a pep talk, then called Jacob Ashworth to the ring as well.  Ashworth wasn't buying what Daniels was selling...but then Gibson turned on Ashworth!  Gibson and Daniels hit Ashworth with Total Elimination...Skirra Corvus made the save but Daniels laid him out with the cane and they hit Corvus with a Rockerplex for good measure.
-The Urban Assault Squad members conferred backstage only to cross paths with the NWA Elite(Se7en, Bryan Cassanova, & Jerry Palmer).  Palmer made a sales pitch to Shadow Jackson based on their past alliance...of course Shadow had no interest in joining Palmer's side.
-NWA Anarchy Heavyweight/NWA North American Champion Shaun Tempers, Tag Team Champion Se7en, Bryan Cassanova, Bo Newsom, & Jacoby Boykins(w/ Jeff G. Bailey & Jerry Palmer) d. Azrael, The Urban Assault Squad, & The Hate Junkies(w/ Dan Wilson); Palmer hit Shadow in the previously-injured ankle with his axhandle, allowing Boykins to get the win with a powerslam.  The post-match heel beatdown commenced but Mikael Judas arrived to help...then Brodie Ray Chase announced Tempers vs. Azrael for the Heavyweight Title at the next show.

SICW Special Comment

Strong turnout(said to be around 300) for the show in East Carondelet featuring an appearance by Gerald Brisco as well as the final blowoff to the Ron Powers/Ricky Cruz feud. It was noted to me that this would be the night to make a strong showing since Brisco could give you a good recommendation in WWE...

Don't know how much the opposide sides of the MMWA/SICW promotion reflect on each other, but Max Archer and LaMarcus Clinton have been feuding on the SICW side for a few months. LMC challenged Archer for the MMWA Jr. Heavyweight Title the previous week in a losing effort but pinned him in the tag match here. On a side note, LMC recently made his OVW debut against Rob Terry...congrats to him on that milestone.

Texan and Bobby D have fought about five hundred times in the past several years...still never quite expect Bobby to pull off aerial moves like the somersault plancha that started the matchup.

Travis Cook returned to managing at last month's show and re-aligned himself with old protege Dave Vaughn...most tremendous. Good matchup with a double countout finish so the feud MUST CONTINUE~!

Ken Casa made his SICW debut and picked up his first win since his return to action...good to see. Getting used to the John Wu Dropkick as a finisher.

Waco pinned Chaz in the tornado tag match last month, so CONTINUITY~! as they fought one-on-one this month. Solid matchup with Wesson evening the score on this occasion.

Don't recall if Shorty has worked SICW in the past; I think this was my first time seeing him in a match in East Carondelet. Rudolph has improved in the ring, good for him.

Had seen Wes Brisco a handful of times on FCW TV...I don't know why he was released but it did seem like he was injured a lot. They seem to be working on a face turn for Vincent but he had to be the subtle heel for this matchup...they did shake hands after the match and Gerald Brisco raised both of their hands.

Powers had been champion for slightly over a year and Cruz has been chasing him for a good portion of that title reign. Gary Jackson was the referee and allowed a lot of leeway since it was Ricky's last shot at the title...he even let it go when Powers delivered a blatant low blow and when Texan & Waco interfered. Eventually he did get fed up and ejected the masked men from ringside, leading to the finishing sequence with several good near-falls. Nice to see a special guest ref play it straight for a change.

I mentioned a few times that it's rare to see a long-term feud play out in independent wrestling...especially with all the conflicts that arise from overlapping show dates, travel problems, etc. It's also refreshing to see the face decisively win a feud...nowadays, that seems to have been labeled "predictable".

Anywho...no local shows on Memorial Day weekend. Will be back in the swing of things for June with Dynamo and IHW, among others.

This Week In Wrestling

WWE(www.wwe.com)

NXT.com this week has:
-The Great Khali & Ezekiel Jackson vs. Drew McIntyre & Johnny Curtis
-Derrick Bateman vs. Jinder Mahal
-Percy Watson vs. Heath Slater
-Alicia Fox vs. Maxine Perez

Superstars.com this week has:
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings & Kofi Kingston vs. J.T.G. & Michael McGillicutty
-Tyson Kidd vs. Antonio Cesaro
-Zack Ryder vs. Heath Slater

Smackdown on Friday 5/25 has:
-Randy Orton vs. Kane vs. Alberto Del Rio
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Jack Swagger
-Christian Cage vs. Hunico
-Santino Marella vs. Ricardo Rodriguez
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. Titus O'Neil & Darren Young
-Yoshi Tatsu vs. Damien Sandow
-In action:  Ryback

No Way Out is on Sunday 6/17:
-John Cena vs. The Big Show

TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)

Impact on Thursday 5/24 has:
-Bobby Roode vs. ? - Heavyweight Title
-Rob Van Dam vs. Phil Gunner
-Austin Aries vs. Joey Ryan - X-Division Title
-Brother Devon vs. Garett Bischoff - T.V. Title
-Eric Young & O.D.B. vs. Gail Kim & Madison Rayne

Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/10.

RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 6/15 in Charleston, WV:
-Kevin Steen vs. Eddie Edwards - Heavyweight Title
-Jay Briscoe vs. Charlie Haas - Texas Death Match
-Jay Lethal vs. Michael Elgin

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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.lethalwrestlingalliance.com)

Next show is Friday 7/13 in Alton, IL:
-Dan Walsh vs. Gerald James - Heavyweight Title TLC Match
-A.C.H. vs. Dingo - ACW Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Davey Richards vs. Mat Fitchett
-Davey Vega vs. Kyle O'Reilly - ACW T.V. Title
-Darin Childs vs. Evan Gelistico - Fans-Bring-The-Weapons Match
-Johnny Gargano vs. Arik Cannon
-Angel Blue vs. Serenity - ACW Joshi Title
-The Hooligans vs. Jojo Bravo & Jordan Jensen

IHW(www.ihwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/16 in Dupo, IL:
-Brandon Aarons vs. Jordan McEntyre

DPW(www.facebook.com/dynamoprowrestling)

Next show is Friday 6/1 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Adam Pearce
-Dan Walsh, Trent Stone, & The Bumrush Brothers vs. K.C. Karrington, Dice, & The Perfection Connection(Steven Kennedy & Adam Rich)

SOUTH BROADWAY(saintlouiswrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/9 in St. Louis, MO.

SICW has a show on Saturday 6/16 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Gary Jackson - Classic Title

METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.mecwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/23 in Wood River, IL:
-Mike Anthony & Shawn Santel vs. Shorty Biggs & Chris Logan vs. Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins - Tag Team Titles

AAPW(www.allamericanprowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/30 in Marion, IL.

NEW MIDWEST WRESTLING(www.newmidwest.com)

Next show is Saturday 8/25 in Springfield, IL.

3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 5/25 in Des Moines, IA:
-Battle Royal For The Vacant Heavyweight Title
-The American Bulldogs vs. Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin - Tag Team Titles
-Tyler Cook vs. Benjamin Sailer
-Jaysin Strife vs. Nate Bash
-Ray Stryker vs. Mark Sterling
-Tony Sly, Ryan Slade, & A.J. Smooth vs. Gage Octane, Devin Carter, & Casanova
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. Shane Hollister

METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/2 in Kansas City, KS:
-Michael Strider vs. Adam Pearce
-NWA Central States Title Tournament

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

Next show is Saturday 6/15 in Springfield, MO:
-Jason Jones vs. Brian Breaker - Heavyweight Title
-Mark Sterling vs. Ryan Drago vs. Britton Tucker
-Strong & Reckless vs. Ross & Marshall Von Erich - Tag Team Titles
-Stacey O'Brien vs. Miss Natural - Women's Title
-Appearing:  Dolph Ziggler

RCW(www.midwestrcw.com)

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

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

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

PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)

Next show is Friday 5/25 in Reseda, CA:
-Kevin Steen vs. Brian Cage - Heavyweight Title
-The Super Smash Bros. vs. The Young Bucks - No-DQ Match
-El Generico vs. Ricochet
-Michael Elgin vs. Willie Mack
-The RockNES Monsters & Candice LeRae vs. Peter Avalon, Ray Rosas, & Joey Ryan
-T.J. Perkins vs. Ryan Taylor
-B-Boy vs. Famous B

NWA ANARCHY(www.nwaanarchy.net)

Next show is Saturday 5/26 in Cornelia, GA:
-Shaun Tempers vs. Slim J - Heavyweight Title
-The NWA Elite vs. Skirra Corvus & Jacob Ashworth - Tag Team Titles
-Bo Newsom vs. Seth Delay - T.V. Title
-Anthony Henry vs. Brandon Parker - Young Lions' Title
-Johnny Dangerous vs. Steven Walters vs. John Skyler

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

Next show is Saturday 6/16 in Bellevue, IL:
-Davey Richards vs. Masada
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Drake Younger
-Jimmy Jacobs vs. Jack Thriller
-Bucky Collins vs. Oliver Caine - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Ian Rotten vs. Joey Grunge - Texas Death Match

CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/2 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Eddie Kingston. Jigsaw, & The Colony vs. 17, The Shard, & The Swarm
-Hallowicked vs. Tim Donst
-Team FIST vs. The Young Bucks - Tag Team Titles - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Gran Akuma vs. Icarus - Ladder Match
-Sara Del Rey & Saturyne vs. The Batiri(Obariyon, Kobald, & Kodama)
-Ultramantis Black vs. Ophidian

SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)

Next shows are Saturday 10/27 and Sunday 10/28 in Berwyn, IL.

AAW(www.aawrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/22 in Berwyn, IL:
-Davey Richards vs. Sami Callihan

ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)

Next show is Sunday 5/27 in Live Oak, TX:
-Matthew Palmer vs. Lance Hoyt - Hardcore Title
-Angel Blue vs. Su Yung - Joshi Title
-Shawn Vexx vs. J.C. Bravo
-Lethal Lottery For Vacant U-30 Title:  Jordan Jensen, Rachel Summerlyn, Jojo Bravo, Ricky Romida, Athena, Bolt Brady

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

WWE Raw

-Commentators:  Jerry Lawler & Michael Cole.
-John Cena d. David Otunga(w/ Johnny Ace & Eve Torres) with the STF.  Cena was attacked after the match by Tyler Reks, Curt Hawkins, Titus O'Neil, & Darren Young but World Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy made the save.
-Randy Orton d. Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) by DQ when Chris Jericho attacked Orton, laying him out with three Codebreakers.  U.S. Champion Santino Marella attacked Ricardo with the Cobra before the matchup.
-Daniel Bryan d. Kane by DQ; WWE Champion C.M. Punk did commentary for the match.  Punk got up with a chair(looking for payback from Smackdown) but Bryan took it away from him...only for Kane to see him with the chair and attack.  Kane laid out Bryan with the chair(getting disqualified) and chokeslammed Bryan twice...Punk "checked on" Bryan after the match and then locked him in the Anaconda Vise.
-Intercontinental Champion Christian Cage d. Jinder Mahal(n/t) after the Killswitch and a frog splash.
-Beth Phoenix d. Kelly K via Glam Slam.
-World Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy & John Cena fought Lord Tensai, Dolph Ziggler, & Jack Swagger(w/ Adeshi Sakamoto & Vickie Guerrero) to a no-contest in a lumberjack match; the lumberjacks were all heels and finally joined in the attack.  The faces ran out for the save and Cena ran to the back to find The Big Show...he briefly confronted banged-up General Manager Johnny Ace(who is threatening to fire anyone who touches him) and then got PUNCHed out by Show.

WWE Over The Limit

-Kane d. Zack Ryder by blocking the Rough Ryder and delivering a chokeslam.
-Christian Cage won a battle royal for the right to challenge for either the Intercontinental Title(held by Cody Rhodes) or the U.S. Title(held by Santino Marella) later in the night.  Eliminations:  Heath Slater, Michael McGillicutty, J.T.G., Yoshi Tatsu, Ezekiel Jackson, Jey Uso, Drew McIntyre, Tyler Reks, Curt Hawkins, Jinder Mahal, The Great Khali, Titus O'Neil, Jimmy Uso, S. William Regal, Darren Young, Alex Riley, Tyson Kidd, David Otunga, Mike Mizanin.  Christian chose to face Santino, but changed his mind later in the night...
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings & Kofi Kingston d. Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger(w/ Vickie Guerrero) to retain the Tag Team Titles when Kofi pinned Dolph after the Trouble In Paradise.
-Layla El d. Beth Phoenix via Layout to retain the Women's Title.
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy won a four-corner match with Randy Orton, Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez), and Chris Jericho to retain the World Title, pinning Jericho after the Celtic Cross/White Noise/Air Raid Crash/whatever it's called this week.
-Brodus Clay(w/ Funkadactyls) d. Mike Mizanin with the big splash.
-Christian Cage d. Cody Rhodes with the Killswitch to win the Intercontinental Title.
-C.M. Punk d. Daniel Bryan to retain the WWE Title, countering the Yes Lock by rolling backwards into a pinning combination.
-Ryback d. Donny Camacho(w/ Hunico) via muscle buster.
-John Laurinaitis d. John Cena when The Big Show PUNCHed Cena.

ROH + SICW

ROH TV

-Commentators:  Kevin Kelly & Nigel McGuinness.
-Eddie Edwards d. Mike Bennett(w/ Bob Evans & Maria Kanellis) via small package; Bennett and company attacked Edwards after the match.
-The second match was scheduled to be Grizzly Redwood vs. Kamel Dickinson, but Truth Martini convinced them to face Michael Elgin in a handicap match.
-Grizzly Redwood & Kamel Dickinson vs. Michael Elgin(w/ T.V. Champion Roderick Strong & Truth Mratini) in a handicap match:  Dickinson took a spiral bomb from Elgin and was assisted back to the dressing room, leaving Redwood on his own.  However, Jay Lethal came out and the referee allowed him to tag into the match.  Lethal nailed Strong when he tried to interfere but Elgin cut him off...but Strong attacked Lethal, getting Elgin disqualified!  There's trouble in the House Of Truth...
-The All Night Express d. The Young Bucks in an elimination tag match; Matt Jackson pinned Kenny King after the Bucks hit a double superkick.  Titus pinned Matt with a rolling prawn pin after escaping the setup for More Bang For Your Buck.  Titus pinned Nick Jackson after an elevated DDT.

SICW Wrestling Explosion

-Commentator:  Larry Matysik.
-Travis Cook made his return to wrestling, offering his services to former protege Dave Vaughn.  Chris Hargas tried to talk some sense into his friend, but Vaughn attacked him and laid him out with a spear.
-Flashback to September 1979:  Pat O'Connor & Mike Huber fought Bob Sweetan & Roger Kirby to a time-limit draw.

Saturday SICW Results From East Carondelet, IL

-Promoter Herb Simmons started the show by presenting a new Classic Title belt to champion Ron Powers.
-Dan Walsh & LaMarcus Clinton d. Max Archer & Tony Raze when LMC pinned Archer after the Macho Elbow.
-The Big Texan d. Bobby D after a double-underhook powerbomb and big splash.
-Chris Hargas fought Dave Vaughn(w/ Travis Cook) to a double countout; Hargas continued to beat down Vaughn after the match, then chased off Travis only to be speared by Vaughn.
-Ken Kasa d. Jimmy D; Kasa held the ropes to block a backcracker attempt and won after the John Wu Dropkick.
-Chaz Wesson d. Waco with a sunset flip out of the corner.
-Alexandre Rudolph d. Shorty Biggs after a short-arm clothesline.
-Wes Brisco(w/ Gerald Brisco) d. Sean Vincent with the figure-four leglock; Vincent shook Brisco's hand after the match.
-Ricky Cruz d. Ron Powers(w/ Big Texan & Waco) to win the Classic Title; Gary Jackson was the special guest referee.  Jackson allowed a lot of leeway as Powers cheated and Texan & Waco interfered freely...but Gary finally ejected the masked duo from ringside.  Powers hit Cruz with a chain but only got a two-count, then Cruz delivered a superkick for his own two-count.  Powers fought back with a diving headbutt off the middle rope for a near-fall, then hit the piledriver but Cruz got a foot on the bottom rope.  Powers set up a second piledriver, but Cruz reversed out of the maneuver and delivered a second superkick to finally defeat Powers for the title!

FCW TV 5/13

Commentators:  Chris Russo & Byron Saxton.  Ring announcer:  Caylee Turner.

Kassius Ohno vs. Antonio Cesaro:  The Kings Of Wrestling explode!  This is part of a four-man mini-tournament with the winner getting a shot at Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins.  They tease their finishers early but THEY KNOW EACH OTHER~! so they settle into a technical exchange.  YAY WRESTLING~!  Ohno gets off a Flying Jalapeno but Cesaro yanks him into the turnbuckles to halt his momentum.  Ohno flips over the ropes in an impressive feat of agility...he backdrops Cesaro the floor, fakes him out with a backflip off the middle rope, then finishes with a huge baseball slide through the ropes!  The ref has to force a break, allowing Cesaro to sneak in a thumb to the eye.

The fans seem to have chosen Ohno as their favorite in this matchup...Cesaro backdrops him but Ohno somehow comes up with a sunset flip for two.  Cesaro cuts him off and impressively hits the deadlift gutwrench suplex...for two.  Cesaro maintains control for a while, but Ohno raises the knee to block an elbowdrop.  Ohno rallies and hits a flippy CRAVATE~! neckbreaker...for two.  Roaring elbow is countered by a drop toehold that sends Ohno throat-first into the middle rope...Cesaro rolls him up with a handful of tights...for two!  Cesaro rushes him with a huge spinebuster...for two!  Neutralizer is countered with a double-leg pin...for two.  They trade BOOTs and Ohno readies the roaring elbow...but Cesaro pulls the ref into the knockout blow!  The match degenerates into a huge brawl as two other refs enter the ring to check on their compatriot...finally the locker room empties to separate the combatants!  The bell rings...so what's the decision?  The referee rules that Ohno wins by DQ since Cesaro put his hands on the referee...but that doesn't end the war between Ohno and Cesaro!  Order is finally restored...Ohno advances in the contenders' tournament.

Benicio Salazar vs. Bray Wyatt(w/ Eli Cottonwood):  Wyatt enlightens us before the match and shakes the luchador's hand.  From there, squash is in season as Wyatt destroys Salazar in short order, finishing with the Rapture(Wave Of The Future).

Brad Maddox enlightens us...he has a shot at FCW 15 Champion Richie Steamboat next week.  They have some history as Brad has been on the receiving end of Steamboat's superkick on more than one occasion.  Maddox feels like he's got the advantage because he has nothing to lose...we shall see.

FCW 15 Champion Richie Steamboat vs. Rick Victor(w/ Sofia Cortez & Paige Knight), non-title:  Victor has Steamboat well-scouted as he avoids the ARMDRAG~!, but Richie hits it on the second try.  Victor turns it around by pulling Steamboat backwards into the turnbuckles, keeping him grounded for several minutes.  Richie powerslam him out of nowhere and mounts the comeback, hitting the spinaround neckbreaker...for two.  Third floor...but the ladies distract him and Victor blasts him with a huge European uppercut!  Victor capitalizes with a double-underhook powerbomb...but can't cover right away and Steamboat kicks out at 2 1/2.  Victor goes for a chair, but it's a ploy to distract the ref as Paige holds Steamboat for a flying rana off the turnbuckles from Sofia!  Victor runs back in for the cover...for 2 1/2!  Double-underhook powerbomb...is blocked and Richie maneuvers into position to nail the superkick for the win!  Steamboat barely has time to celebrate before Maddox runs in to drop him with the Dealbreaker(jumping reverse Stunner)...Brad grumbles that he has to wait a week before their actual match, then takes his leave.

General Manager Summer Rae interviews Tag Team Champions Corey Graves & Jake Carter along with their manager Abraham Washington.  Next week, Graves & Carter defend against The Ascension(Conor O'Brian & Kenneth Cameron), hyped as "undefeated"...busy show.

Bo Rotundo vs. Leo Kruger, contenders' tournament:  A LOT of history here as they feuded when Bo was champion...Kruger claimed credit for the injury that ended Rotundo's title reign in a forfeiture.  Bo's temper immediately gets the best of him and Kruger takes a cheapshot over the referee's shoulder.  Rotundo turns it around and goes on offense, planting him with the bulldog and setting up for an early spear attempt...but Leo rolls to the ropes for safety.  Kruger dumps Bo to the floor, then works on the neck to wear him down for a potential sleeperhold.  CRAVATE~!  Leo blocks a re-entry sunset flip and holds the ropes, but the ref catches the cheating and Rotundo completes the move...for two.  Kruger quickly cuts him off but can't keep him down...John Wu Dropkick(!) gets a two-count.  Final Destination(swinging fisherman buster)...only gets 2 1/2!  Leo gets frustrated and pummels Bo on the mat, then catches him in the sleeperhold...but Bo runs him into the turnbuckles to escape.  They trade countermaneuvers and Kruger hits the ropes...only to get SPEARED on the rebound for the Rotundo victory!

Next week:  Bo Rotundo vs. Kassius Ohno in the contenders' tournament, Richie Steamboat vs. Brad Maddox for the FCW 15 Title, and Corey Graves & Jake Carter vs. The Ascension for the Tag Team Titles.  So long from the Sunshine State!

Show results

Friday ROH results from Baltimore, MD:

-The Bravado Brothers d. Fushion DS.
-Adam Cole d. Mike Mondo.
-Tommaso Ciampa d. Nick Westgate.
-The All Night Express d. Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander.
-Michael Elgin d. Matt Taven.
-Eddie Edwards d. Davey Richards.
-Roderick Strong won a four-corner match with Jay Lethal, Mike Bennett, and Adam Cole to retain the T.V. Title.
-Mike Bennett d. ?.
-The Briscoe Brothers d. ? & ?.
-Roderick Strong d. Tommaso Ciampa by DQ to retain the T.V. Title.
-Eddie Edwards d. Bob Evans.
-Jay Lethal d. Chris Silvio.
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly fought Heavyweight Champion Kevin Steen & Jimmy Jacobs to a no-contest.

Saturday ROH results from Richmond, VA:

-Jay Lethal d. Mike Mondo.
-The Bravado Brothers d. Tag Team Champions Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas by DQ.
-The All Night Express d. Tag Team Champions Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas by DQ.
-Tommaso Ciampa d. Adam Cole.
-The Briscoe Brothers d. T.V. Champion Roderick Strong & Michael Elgin.
-Chris Silvio & Paradyse d. Team A-1.
-Eddie Edwards d. Mike Bennett.
-Davey Richards d. Jimmy Jacobs.
-Tag Team Champion Charlie Haas d. Jay Briscoes in a lights-out match.

Saturday NMW results from Springfield, IL:

-Jon Magnus d. Tony G in an I Quit Match to win the Central Illinois Title.
-Perry Winkle & Scott Keyes d. The Dudesons.
-Derek Moss d. Eric Logan.
-Dan The Man d. Tom Arson in a mask-vs.-fumanchu match.
-Dixieland Destroyer d. Matt Winners.
-Sage Ramsey & Benz d. Tag Team Champions Attitude Inc. by countout.
-Tyler Priegel fought Ryan Phoenix to a no-contest in a ladder match to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Saturday AAW results from Berwyn, IL:

-B.J. Whitmer won a battle royal.
-MsChif d. Jordan McEntyre.
-Louis Lyndon d. Tweek Phoenix.
-Samuray Del Sol won a four-corner match with Knight Weagner, T.D. Thomas, and Marco Cordova.
-Shane Hollister d. Dan Lawrence.
-Danny Daniels & Jesse Emerson d. Darin Corbin & Marion Fontaine.
-Josh Raymond & Christian Able d. Eric Ryan & Bobby Beverly.
-Gregory Iron d. Jacob Hallows.
-Gregory Iron d. Markus Crane.
-Arik Cannon d. Johnny Gargano.
-Silas Young d. B.J. Whitmer to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Saturday CHIKARA results from Easton, PA:

-Dasher Hatfield d. Ophidian.
-Tim Donst, Jakob Hammermeier, & The Batiri d. Rorschach, Lance Steel, Shane Storm, Crossbones, & Jolly Roger.
-Meiko Satomura & Kagetsu d. DASH Chisako & Sendai Sachiko
-Darkness Crabtree d. Archibald Peck in an "exhibition bout".
-Gekido d. Hallowicked, Ultramantis Black, Icarus, Mister Zero, & Dragonfly.
-Colt Cabana d. Mr. Touchdown.
-Jigsaw, Green Ant, Shane Matthews, & Sara Del Rey d. Grand Champion Eddie Kingston, Soldier Ant, Scott Parker, & Saturyne.

Saturday IWA-MW results from Bellevue, IL:

-Adam Bueller d. Johnny Wisdom.
-The Hooligans d. Trevor Court & Kurt Styles.
-Konga Kong won a handicap match match against Sea Man, Chase Matthews, & Jeffrey Dark.
-Drake Younger d. Jack Thriller by reversed decision.
-Joey Grunge & Bucky Collins d. Ian Rotten & Oliver Cain.
-Ian Rotten d. Matt Tremont in a no-rope barbed-wire match.
Sunday CHIKARA results from Manhattan, NY:

-Dasher Hatfield d. Colt Cabana.
-Kagetsu d. Saturyne.
-Soldier Ant & Green Ant d. Los Ice Creams.
-DASH Chisako & Sendai Sachiko d. The Bravado Brothers.
-3.0 d. 17 & The Shard by DQ.
-Sara Del Rey d. Meiko Satomura.
-The Batiri won a four-corner trios match with The Spectral Envoy(Hallowicked, Frightmare, & Ultramantis Black), The Swarm, and Das Bruderschaft(Tim Donst, Delirious, & Jakob Hammermeier).
-Eddie Kingston d. Jigsaw to retain the Grand Championship.

Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:

-Matthew Palmer won a four-way dance with Jordan Jensen, J.C. Bravo, and Gregory James to retain the Hardcore Title.
-Athena d. Barbi Hayden.
-Scot Summers d. Killah Kash.
-The Takeover(Carson Claxton & James Claxton) d. Bolt Brady & Ricky Romida.
-J.T. LaMotta d. Chingo Del Santo.
-Mojo Bravado(Jojo Bravo & Jordan Jensen) d. J.C. Bravo & Slim Sexy.
-Hardcore Champion Matthew Palmer & Su Yung d. T.V. Champion Davey Vega & Athena.
-Robert D. Evans d. Pierre Abernathy.
-Darin Childs & Khris Wolfe d. The Lost Boys(Sky DeLacrimosa & Jason Silver) to win the Tag Team Titles.
-Rachel Summerlyn & Portia Perez d. Joshi Champion Angel Blue & Lady Poison in an evening gown match.
-A.C.H. won a three-way dance with Jaykus Plisken and Shawn Vexx to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Jerry Lynn & Mat Fitchett d. Evan Gelistico & Gary Jay.

WWE Smackdown

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews, Booker T, & Michael Cole.
-Tag Team Champions "R-Truth" Ron Killings & Kofi Kingston d. Titus O'Neil & Darren Young(n/t) when R-Truth pinned Young after the Paydirt.
-Yoshi Tatsu vs. Damien Sandow didn't happen as Sandow refused to wrestle Yoshi.  Yoshi called him a chicken, provoking Sandow into attacking him from behind and laying him out with a Union Jack neckbreaker.
-Daniel Bryan d. Zack Ryder with the Yes Lock.
-Kane d. WWE Champion C.M. Punk by DQ(n/t); Daniel Bryan was on commentary and got up with a chair in hand, but hit Kane from behind instead of hitting Punk.  Kane thought Punk used the chair and beat down Punk with the chair before chokeslamming him in the ring.
-U.S. Champion Santino Marella d. Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes(n/t) via Cobra.
-World Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Randy Orton(n/t) by countering an RKO attempt into a rollup pin.  They shook hands after the match, but Orton dropped Sheamus with the RKO after that.

Comedy Part 450: First Time At Foam

Location: Foam
Emcee: Kenny Kinds
After: Kenny Kinds
Before: Andrew Topping

This was my first time at the venue...fun show for the most part. I hadn't done a bar show or a longer set in a while...also got off on the wrong foot as I couldn't get the microphone cord untangled from the mic stand! Oh well...just shows me that I need to do more bar shows and longer sets. I don't feel like I did well on this night...not much I can do about that but live and learn.

Midweek wrestling

TNA XPlosion

-Commentators:  Jeremy Borash & Pat Kenney.
-Tag Team Champion(at the time this was taped) Samoa Joe(w/ Brutus Magnus) d. Frankie Kazarian(w/ Christopher Daniels); Magnus stopped Daniels from interfering, allowing Joe to hit the muscle buster for the win.

WWE NXT.com

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews & S. William Regal.  Host:  Matt Striker.
-Johnny Curtis d. Percy Watson with the Falcon Arrow.
-The Great Khali & Ezekiel Jackson d. Tyler Reks & Curt Hawkins when Khali pinned Reks after the Punjabi Plunge.
-Kaitlyn Bonin d. Maxine Perez with the leg-applied full nelson.
-Tyson Kidd won a triple threat match with Michael McGillicutty and Derrick Bateman when he forced Bateman to tap out to the Dungeon Lock.
-Next week:  NXT makes its move to Florida!

WWE Superstars.com

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews, Scott Stanford, & Matt Striker.
-Heath Slater d. Alex Riley with an atomic facebuster.
-Lord Tensai(w/ Adeshi Sakamoto) d. Tyson Kidd with the clawhold STO.  Tensai delivered a senton after the match for fun.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger(w/ Vickie Guerrero) when Jey escaped a Doctor Bomb setup to get the surprise rollup pin on Swagger.

TNA Impact

-Commentators:  Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Bully Ray d. Rob Van Dam via Diamond Cutter.
-A.J. Styles won a battle royal.  Eliminations:  Women's Tag Team Champions Eric Young & O.D.B. Cactus-Clotheslined Tommy "Crimson" Mercer over the top rope and went out to the floor themselves.  X-Division Champion Austin Aries threw out Brutus Magnus.  Robbie Eckos threw out his own bouncer Robbie Terry from behind, but then T.V. Champion Brother Devon eliminated Eckos.  Garett Bischoff low-bridged Devon out of the ring, but was quickly tossed out by Styles.  Styles and Aries had a great exchange but Phil Gunner threw Aries out of the ring to eliminate him...then A.J. followed by dumping Gunner to the floor for the win.
-Jeff Hardy d. Ken Anderson; Anderson hit a Regal Roll but Hardy countered the pin attempt into a crucifix for the three-count.
-Gail Kim won a triple threat match with Velvet Sky and Brooke Tessamacher to retain the Women's Title; Velvet hit the In Yo Face(sitout Pedigree) on Brooke but Gail threw Velvet out of the ring and stole the pin on Brooke.
-Kurt Angle d. Samoa Joe by fighting out of the muscle buster setup and getting a sunset flip/rollup pin.

Comedy Part 449: Added Again

Location: Comedy Etc. II
Emcee: J.C. Sibala
After: Jerry Files
Before: Josh Slobe

Once again, glad to be added to the existing list for a show this week. Doing a longer set for the first time in a while on Friday at Foam, so wanted to dust off some material I hadn't used in a while. Fun audience for the show. Not sure if I'll make it to any of the weekend shows(Marc Price & Rain Pryor) since I'll be at Foam on Friday; may try to make it to the late show on Saturday(traffic permitting)...

Comedy Part 448: Ending The Night

Location: Westport Funny Bone
Emcee: Joe Lehnig
After: Charlie Winfrey
Before: None(on last)

Glad to get penciled in last night...feel like I did okay. Never ended on the wrestling joke before but it seemed to work in that spot. Lately I've been a bit frustrated because I haven't written a lot of new jokes and don't feel like I've been progressing with regards to my comedy performances. Maybe a break would be a good idea...I've been occupied with a lot of other things lately.

This Week In Wrestling

WWE(www.wwe.com)

NXT.com this week has:
-Tyson Kidd vs. Derrick Bateman vs. Michael McGillicutty
-The Great Khali & Ezekiel Jackson vs. Tyler Reks & Curt Hawkins
-Percy Watson vs. Johnny Curtis
-Kaitlyn Bonin vs. Maxine Perez

Superstars.com this week has:
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger
-Tyson Kidd vs. Lord Tensai
-Alex Riley vs. Heath Slater

Smackdown on Friday 5/18 has:
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Randy Orton
-C.M. Punk vs. Kane
-Zack Ryder vs. Daniel Bryan
-Santino Marella vs. Cody Rhodes
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings & Kofi Kingston vs. Titus O'Neil & Darren Young
-Yoshi Tatsu vs. Damien Sandow

Over The Limit is on Sunday 5/20:
-C.M. Punk vs. Daniel Bryan - WWE Title
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Chris Jericho vs. Randy Orton - World Title
-John Cena vs. John Laurinaitis
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings & Kofi Kingston vs. Dolph Ziggler & Jack Swagger - Tag Team Titles
-Layla El vs. Beth Phoenix - Women's Title
-Zack Ryder vs. Kane

TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)

Impact on Thursday 5/17 has:
-Samoa Joe vs. Kurt Angle
-Jeff Hardy vs. Ken Anderson
-Rob Van Dam vs. Bully Ray
-Battle Royal
-Gail Kim vs. Velvet Sky vs. Brooke Tessmacher - Women's Title

Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/10.

RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 5/18 in Baltimore, MD.

ROH has a show on Saturday 5/19 in Richmond, VA:
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly vs. Kevin Steen & Jimmy Jacobs
-The Briscoe Brothers vs. Roderick Strong & Michael Elgin
-Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas vs. The All Night Express - Tag Team Titles
-Eddie Edwards vs. Mike Bennett
-Adam Cole vs. Tommaso Ciampa
-Jay Lethal vs. Mike Mondo
-Team A1(Jeff Early & Zak Hilton) vs. Chris Silvio & Paredyse

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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.lethalwrestlingalliance.com)

Next show is Friday 7/13 in Alton, IL:
-Dan Walsh vs. Gerald James - Heavyweight Title TLC Match
-A.C.H. vs. Dingo - ACW Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Davey Richards vs. Mat Fitchett
-Davey Vega vs. Kyle O'Reilly - ACW T.V. Title
-Darin Childs vs. Evan Gelistico - Fans-Bring-The-Weapons Match
-Johnny Gargano vs. Arik Cannon
-Angel Blue vs. Serenity - ACW Joshi Title
-The Hooligans vs. Jojo Bravo & Jordan Jensen

IHW(www.ihwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/16 in Dupo, IL:
-Brandon Aarons vs. Jordan McEntyre

DPW(www.facebook.com/dynamoprowrestling)

Next show is Friday 6/1 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Adam Pearce
-Dan Walsh, Trent Stone, & The Bumrush Brothers vs. K.C. Karrington, Dice, & The Perfection Connection(Steven Kennedy & Adam Rich)

SOUTH BROADWAY(saintlouiswrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 5/19 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ron Powers vs. Ricky Cruz - Classic Title - Referee Gary Jackson
-Wes Brisco vs. Sean Vincent
-Chris Hargas vs. Dave Vaughn
-Appearing:  Gerald Brisco

METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.mecwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/23 in Wood River, IL:
-Mike Anthony & Shawn Santel vs. Shorty Biggs & Chris Logan vs. Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins - Tag Team Titles

AAPW(www.allamericanprowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 5/19 in Marion, IL:
-Team Overkill vs. Team XXX - Tag Team Titles
-Minor Threat vs. Mark Sterling & Ricochet
-Heath Hatton vs. Mike Sydal
-Billy Hills vs. Ax Allwardt

NEW MIDWEST WRESTLING(www.newmidwest.com)

Next show is Saturday 5/19 in Springfield, IL:
-Dan The Man vs. Tommy Arson - Mask vs. Mustache
-Attitude Inc. vs. Benz & Sage Ramsey - Tag Team Titles
-The Dudesons vs. Perry Winkle & Scott Keyes
-Derek Moss vs. Eric Logan

3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 5/25 in Des Moines, IA:
-Battle Royal For The Vacant Heavyweight Title
-The American Bulldogs vs. Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin - Tag Team Titles
-Tyler Cook vs. Benjamin Sailer
-Jaysin Strife vs. Nate Bash
-Ray Stryker vs. Mark Sterling
-Tony Sly, Ryan Slade, & A.J. Smooth vs. Gage Octane, Devin Carter, & Casanova
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. Shane Hollister

METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/2 in Kansas City, KS:
-Michael Strider vs. Adam Pearce
-NWA Central States Title Tournament

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

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

RCW(www.midwestrcw.com)

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

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

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

PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)

Next show is Friday 5/25 in Reseda, CA:
-Kevin Steen vs. Brian Cage - Heavyweight Title
-The Super Smash Bros. vs. The Young Bucks - No-DQ Match
-El Generico vs. Ricochet
-Michael Elgin vs. Willie Mack
-The RockNES Monsters & Candice LeRae vs. Peter Avalon, Ray Rosas, & Joey Ryan
-T.J. Perkins vs. Ryan Taylor
-B-Boy vs. Famous B

NWA ANARCHY(www.nwaanarchy.net)

Next show is Saturday 5/26 in Cornelia, GA.

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

Next show is Saturday 5/19 in Bellevue, IL:
-Joey Grunge, Ryan Phoenix, & Bucky Collins vs. Ian Rotten, Axl Rotten, & Oliver Cain
-Drake Younger vs. Jack Thriller
-Neil Diamond Cutter vs. Matt Tremont - Barbed-Wire Madness Match

CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)

Next show is Saturday 5/19 in Easton, PA:
-Hallowicked, Icarus, Ultramantis Black, Dragonfly, & Mr. Zero vs. 17, The Shard, & The Swarm
-Eddie Kingston, Soldier Ant, Scott Parker, & Saturyne vs. Jigsaw, Shane Matthews, Green Ant, & Sara Del Rey
-Dasher Hatfield vs. Ophidian
-Meiko Satomura & Kagetsu vs. DASH Chisako & Sendai Sachiko
-Colt Cabana vs. Mark Angelosetti
-Archibald Peck vs. Darkness Crabtree

CHIKARA has a show on Sunday 5/20 in Manhattan, NY:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Jigsaw - Grand Championship
-Sara Del Rey vs. Meiko Satomura
-3.0 vs. 17 & The Shard
-Colt Cabana vs. Dasher Hatfield
-Saturyne vs. Kagetsu
-DASH Chisako & Sendai Sachiko vs. The Bravado Brothers
-The Spectral Envoy(Ultramantis Black, Hallowicked, & Frightmare) vs. The Swarm vs. ? vs. ?
-Los Ice Creams vs. Tim Donst & Jakob Hammermeier

SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)

Next shows are Saturday 10/27 and Sunday 10/28 in Berwyn, IL.

AAW(www.aawrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 5/19 in Berwyn, IL:
-Battle Royal For Shot At Heavyweight Champion Silas Young
-Arik Cannon, Darin Corbin, & Marion Fontaine vs. Mason Back & Irish Airborne
-Shane Hollister vs. Dan Lawrence

ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)

Next show is Sunday 5/20 in Austin, TX:
-A.C.H. vs. Shawn Vexx vs. Jaykus Plisken - Heavyweight Title
-Jerry Lynn & Mat Fitchett vs. Evan Gelistico & Gary Jay
-The Lost Boys vs. Darin Childs & Khris Wolfe - Tag Team Titles
-Matthew Palmer & Su Yung vs. Davey Vega & Athena
-Highroller Hayze vs. Slim Sexy
-Angel Blue vs. Rachel Summerlyn - Evening Gown Match

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

AAPW TV Episodes

Season 2 Episode 2(4/28/12)

-Sean Vincent d. Kyle Sykes to advance in the No Limits Title tournament.
-Billy Hills d. Ax Allwardt.
-Team XXX(Joey O'Riley & Jay Spade) fought Minor Threat(Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins) to a time-limit draw.
-Livewire McGuire d. Mike Masters to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Season 2 Episode 3(5/12/12)

-K.C. Jackson d. Brandon Aarons to advance in the No Limits Title tournament.
-Mike Masters d. Mike Sydal.
-Justice d. Roscoe Dwayne Harris.
-Joey O'Riley d. Christian Rose to advance in the No Limits Title tournament.

WWE Raw

-Commentators:  Jerry Lawler & Michael Cole.
-WWE Champion C.M. Punk & U.S. Champion Santino Marella d. Daniel Bryan & Intercontinental Champion Cody Rhodes when Punk pinned Rhodes after the Go 2 Sleep.
-Beth Phoenix d. Alicia Fox via Glam Slam; Women's Champion Layla El saved Alicia from a post-match attack.
-Kane d. The Big Show with the chokeslam after General Manager Johnny Ace(w/ David Otunga) demanded an apology for Show making fun of his voice last week.  Ace forced Show to get down on his knees and beg for his job...then fired him anyway.
-Tag Team Champions "R-Truth" Ron Killings & Kofi Kingston & Brodus Clay(w/ Funkadactyls) d. Dolph Ziggler, Jack Swagger, & Mike Mizanin when Kofi took out Miz with the Trouble In Paradise, setting him up for Clay's big splash and pin.
-Chris Jericho d. Randy Orton by DQ; World Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy did commentary for the match.  Jericho threw Orton into Sheamus at ringside, which provoked Sheamus into attacking Jericho and getting Orton disqualified.

MECW Special Comment

Another good crowd at MECW.

The Sarin Sinn ownership storyline seems to have been swept under the rug. Commissioner Bailey Mannix ran the show with Mr. K out of town, Eric Allen's Heavyweight Title win wasn't overturned, Justin Reno was suspended for "two shows", and it seems like Shawn Santel is now officially Tag Champ with Mike Anthony.

The ref seemed like he was a bit green...I thought it didn't look that professional for someone to officiate the matches in jeans and a T-shirt. I can appreciate plugging the sponsor for the show, but still...

Ace Hawkins made a reference to his WWE PPV appearance, noting before the handicap match that "two is greater than one". When Anthony and Santel saved Logan from a Conchairto, they joked that "three is greater than two". :-D

In general, the wrestling was good...there were rough spots but that happens sometimes. Maybe I'm too forgiving in that regard(and that's been pointed out to me recently). On the other hand, so-called "smart marks" are often accused of being too negative and watching just to complain about the product...and I don't want to be that way. Gotta find that middle ground, you know? Of course, I'm sure a comment about how I've never been in the ring belongs somewhere in here...

Espinosa and his crew worked both this show and MMWA at South Broadway, which was eventful in its own right...Dave Vaughn won the T.V. Title from Chase King(who didn't have the most spectacular ot title reigns) and Gary Jackson regained the Heavyweight Title from Espy. Hope to check out the match between Ricky Cruz and Ken Kasa(got the spelling right now) once it's Youtubed.

Was concerned about Aarons' neck after Allen's finisher...yikes.

At any rate, had a good time...next week is SICW(train permitting).

TNA Sacrifice

-Commentators:  Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian d. Samoa Joe & Brutus Magnus to win the Tag Team Titles when Daniels pinned Magnus after a modified Total Elimination.
-Gail Kim d. Brooke Tessmacher via Flair Pin with feet on the ropes to retain the Women's Title.
-Brother Devon won a triple threat match with Robbie Terry and Robbie Eckos to retain the T.V. Title by rolling up Eckos as he was arguing with Terry.
-Ken Anderson d. Jeff Hardy after blocking a low double-legdrop and pinning him with a modified rollup.
-Tommy "Crimson" Mercer d. Women's Tag Team Champion Eric Young(w/ O.D.B.) via Red Sky.
-X-Division Champion Austin Aries d. Bully Ray(n/t) with the Last Chancery.
-Kurt Angle d. A.J. Styles via grapevine anklelock after a tripup by Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian(Angle didn't see and didn't want the interference).  Angle saved Styles from a post-match attack by the new tag champs.
-Bobby Roode d. Rob Van Dam in a ladder match to retain the Heavyweight Title.

NWA Anarchy TV #328

Commentators:  Tim E.D. & John Johnson.

Jeff G. Bailey kicks off the show to enlighten us...he brings out Tag Team Champion Se7en and Bryan Cassanova to celebrate their victory at Hardcore Hell.  Bailey says everyone will have to pick a side and he introduces two men who have chosen their side:  Anarchy/North American Champion Shaun Tempers and Bo Newsom.  Last but not least is their new buddy Jerry Palmer...he doesn't feel like explaining his actions just yet, but does say that promoter Franklin Dove dragged the product down and he hates the fans for supporting the new boss.

Enter Dove with Commissioner Brodie Ray Chase by his side...Brodie decides they should nip things in the bud right now.  They're joined by Azrael and The Hate Junkies(w/ Dan Wilson)...The Rev got powder in the eyes at Hardcore Hell and a little birdie told him the culprit was Jeff G. Bailey.  Next we're joined by the Urban Assault Squad...they've had plenty of history with the Hate Junkies but they have common enemies at the moment.  Looks like a potential ten-man tag but Lane Vasser is absent at the moment...

Jacob Ashworth & Skirra Corvus vs. Andrew Pendleton III & Bobby Moore:  Corvus does well early against Pendleton, but a blind tag allows Moore to surprise Corvus with a low-altitude clothesline.  Corvus comes back with a jawbreaker and makes the hot tag to Ashworth...the house is on fire and AP3 gets planted with the Ashes-To-Ashes.  That leaves Moore alone in the ring and Corvus takes out Pendleton with a plancha...but Tommy Daniels decides to interject himself into the matchup.  That distraction is enough for Moore to level Ashworth with the flying boot and get the pin.

Joey Rhymer vs. Najasism(joined in progress):  Najasism hits some impressive offensive moves...but Jacoby Boykins hits the ring and cleans house on both men.  Johnson leaves the broadcast table as Boykins destroys Rhymer with a triple powerbomb...oh yeah, finish is a no-contest.  Najasism gets military-pressed into a huge spinebuster.  Big splash on Rhymer, huge powerslam on Najasism...and Boykins finally dumps both wrestlers out of the ring as Johnson gets a microphone.  Johnson has picked his side and so has Boykins...he offers their services to the NWA Elite.

John Skyler vs. Anthony Henry for the Young Lions' Title:  Skyler won the title at Hardcore Hell under somewhat dubious circumstances.  Brett Wolverton joins Tim E.D. at the broadcast booth in Johnson's absence, but Johnson returns all too soon to reclaim his seat.  In the meantime, YAY WRESTLING~!  Fine matchup between these two...Henry rallies to hook the Texas Cloverleaf but Skyler barely reaches the ropes.  Skyler snaps the throat off the top rope and does a modified version of his usual slingshot spear, turning it into a rollup and transitioning into his own Cloverleaf!  Henry counters into a victory roll...for two.  Skyler argues with the ref...and Henry one-ups him in the move-stealing department with his own slingshot spear!  Cover...for two.  Henry goes to the top rope but the champ cuts him off...Henry gets the better of the exchange on the turnbuckles and nails the frog splash!  Cover...for 2 1/2!  Henry attempts the Cloverleaf again but Skyler kicks him through the ropes...only to walk into an enzuigiri from the apron.  Henry tries to re-enter with a ropewalk DDT but Skyler blocks and hits the move himself!  He immediately transitions from THAT into the Sliced Bread #2...but only gets 2 1/2!  The match turns into a strike exchange and that leaves both men down...both get up at the same time but Skyler tilt-a-whirls into a Russian legsweep.  Skyler doesn't go for the pin and instead climbs the ropes...Henry cuts THAT off.  Top-rope Frankensteiner hits, Skyler rolls through for a sunset flip attempt but Henry counters THAT by grabbing the legs and turning him over into the Cloverleaf!  He's in the middle of the ring and Skyler has nowhere to go but Tapout City...we have a new Young Lions' Champion!

The celebration is cut short as Pendleton and Moore hit the ring to attack the new champion along with Skyler.  They tease a spike piledriver, but Billy Buck makes a surprise return for the save!  Pendleton eats a Buck Wild superkick and Moore(who had taken credit for putting Buck on the shelf) makes a hasty retreat...

Next week:  Azrael/Urban Assault Squad/Hate Junkies vs. Shaun Tempers/Se7en/Bryan Cassanova/Bo Newsom/Jacoby Boykins.

ROH + SICW

ROH TV

-Commentators:  Kevin Kelly & Nigel McGuinness.
-Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas d. D-Line(Bodysnatcher & Black Ice) when Haas made Bodysnatcher tap out to the Haas Of Pain.
-The Colony(Fire, Soldier, & Green Ant) d. Ophidian & Los Ice Creams(Ice Cream Jr. & El Hijo De Ice Cream) when Fire Ant pinned Ophidian after the Anthill(Soldier & Green held Ophidian in horizontal position while Fire climbed on his partner's shoulders to deliver a huge splash); Ultramantis Black did commentary for the match.
-Jay Lethal d. Ricky Reyes with the Lethal Injection(rope-handspring Diamond Cutter).
-Heavyweight Champion Davey Richards d. Rhino(w/ Truth Martini & Roderick Strong) in a non-title match; Davey leapfrogged a Gore attempt and got the pin with a sunset flip.  The House Of Truth members attacked after the match until Jay Lethal made the save.
-Next week:  Eddie Edwards vs. Mike Bennett plus The All Night Express vs. The Young Bucks in an elimination tag match.

SICW Wrestling Explosion

-Commentator:  Larry Matysik.
-The Big Texan & Waco d. Gary Jackson & Chaz Wesson in a tornado tag match; Texan shoved Chaz off the top rope from behind, giving Waco the opening to pin Wesson with a small package.
-Matysik interviewed Classic Champion Ron Powers about his title defense against Ricky Cruz next week in East Carondelet...
-Next week:  Manager Travis Cook returns to wrestling.

Saturday MECW Results From Wood River, IL

Bailey Mannix was in charge of the show for the night with Mr. K out of town...

Dave Osborne d. Chase King with a cobra clutch suplex.

Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins claimed to have attacked Shorty Biggs the night before, so the scheduled no-DQ tag match became a handicap match.  Ace Hawkins reminded the fans that "two is greater than one"...

Chris Logan vs. Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins ended in a no-contest when Tag Team Champions Mike Anthony & Shawn Santel ran off Espy and Hawkins as they set up for a Conchairto on Logan.  Mannix announced a triple threat title match for the next show(June 23rd).

Mannix conducted a brief interview with Heavyweight Champion Eric Allen, noting that former champ Justin Reno had been suspended for two shows.

Indepedent Champion Count Kharfu d. Great Plains Champion Mauler McDarby(non-title); Kharfu attempted to bring McDarby's shillelagh into the match but the referee took it away.  In the confusion, Kharfu knocked out McDarby with his briefcase and got the cheap pin.

Aiden Young(now in a cowboy gimmick) d. Gamertag Fury816 by countout when Gamertag walked out on the match.

Tag Team Champion Shawn Santel(w/ Mike Anthony & Mauler McDarby) vs. Jordan McEntyre ended in a no-contest; Santel appeared to injure his shoulder when he hit the ringpost at one point in the match.  McEntyre seemed to show concern and even helped Santel to his feet, but then he dropped Santel with a single-arm DDT.  Mannix ordered an impromptu match for McEntyre against Santel's partner Anthony...

Jordan McEntyre d. Tag Team Champion Mike Anthony; Santel came back out in an attempt to help Anthony, but it backfired as McEntyre kicked Anthony into Santel and got the win after a double-underhook piledriver.

Eric Allen d. Brandon Aarons with the Shortcut after a competitive matchup to retain the Heavyweight Title.

FCW TV 5/6

Commentators:  Jim Ross & S. William Regal.  Ring announcer:  Caylee Turner.

Mike Dalton & Jason Jordan vs. Leo Kruger & Brad Maddox:  Interesting pairings here.  The faces use quick tags to do some early damage to Kruger, but Kruger backs Dalton into the wrong part of town and Maddox rakes the eyes.  Dalton takes some abuse for his side but stuns Maddox with an enzuigiri before making the tag to Jordan.  Jordan plants Maddox with a gourdbuster and follows up with a running Blockbuster but Kruger breaks up the pin.  That brings Dalton into the ring and he fights with Kruger...but Maddox surprises Jordan with a flying reverse Stunner to get the three-count.

Women's Champion Raquel Diaz vs. Audrey Marie vs. Paige Knight(w/ Sofia Cortez), non-title:  Always appreciate J.R.'s commentary, though he seems unusually sedated in his FCW appearances.  Raquel and Paige team up on Audrey, but it inevitably backfires and only one lady can win this matchup.  Raquel hits the Gory Bomb on Paige but Audrey breaks up the pin...Raquel follows up with the Three Amigos on Audrey...but after the second suplex, Paige jumps forward into an opportunistic cover on the champ and gets the surprise pinfall!

Richie Steamboat vs. Antonio Cesaro for the FCW 15 Title, thirty-minute time limit:  These two fought to two prior draws(one in a standard fifteen-minute match, one in a twenty-minute contest).  Staredown, shoving, YAY WRESTLING~!  Richie gains control with a turnbuckle-walk armdrag and targets the arm.  Cesaro makes the mistake of trying to trade chops with Steamboat...um, no.  ARMDRAGS~!  Richie goes for a lot of pin attempts in the first five minutes...a wise move in this format.  Cesaro ducks into the ropes to stall, then delivers an elbow to the gut...he attempts an O'Connor Roll, but Steamboat rolls through and bridges for a flash pin around the six-minute mark!

Cesaro freaks and charges at Richie only to be thrown to the floor...then Steamboat follows up with a plancha before bringing things back into the ring.  Cesaro holds the rope to block a rollup, but ARMDRAGS~! leave him back down on the mat.  The match degenerates into a slugfest of sorts but Cesaro has the power advantage there...Steamboat gets a backslide for two, but Cesaro delivers a forearm to the kidneys and a back suplex...for two.

We take a commercial break at the ten-minute mark...and during the break, Cesaro evens the score by hanging Steamboat up on the ropes and delivering a running boot to the side of the head.  It's now 1-1 and Richie starts firing back...but he gets dumped over the ropes and hits the ring steps on the way down to the floor!  Cesaro picks up Steamboat on his shoulders to put him back in the ring(as the commentators wonder if should have just taken the countout)...and the ensuing cover only gets a two-count.  Cesaro slows the pace, focusing his technical attack on the head and neck as we reach the fifteen-minute mark.  Deadlift gutwrench suplex...for two.  Richie strikes back and gets some separation with a back suplex, but Cesaro elbows him in the face and tries for a Flair Pin with feet on the ropes...for two.  Richie rallies out of nowhere and goes to the top rope...but Cesaro rolls through the Steamboat Press and gets a cheap pin with a handful of tights around the nineteen-minute mark!

Cesaro's now up 2-1 and Richie's ticked off, but he misses a Flying Jalapeno as we reach the twenty-minute mark.  Cesaro controls the pace as he can now win by running out the clock...he sets up the cradle face-first piledriver(Regal calls it the Gotch-Style Neutralizer) but Richie counters with a backdrop.  Cesaro comes back to stun him with a close-range European uppercut...for two.  Another...for two.  One more...no, Richie ducks and gets another backslide...for two.  Cesaro floors him with ANOTHER European uppercut and goes for the kill, but Richie surprises him with a small package out of nowhere to even the score around the twenty-four minute mark!

The match breaks down into a brawl as we enter desperation mode...Richie gets the advantage in that exchange and goes topside once again for a big chop!  Cover...for two.  Spinaround neckbreaker...for two.  Cesaro blocks a Rude Awakening but eats a dropkick...for two.  Three minutes to go.  Richie climbs the ropes again...but misses the moonsault!  Gotch-Style Neutralizer...HITS...but only gets 2 1/2!  Two minutes to go!  He sets up a Ricola Bomb, but makes the mistake of talking trash instead...Richie's superkick misses, Cesaro's lariat doesn't...two-count!  One minute to go.  Cesaro hits a chain of three deadlift gutwrench suplexes...for two!  Thirty seconds!  Ricola Bomb is set up again but Richie slides down the back into a sunset flip...for two!  Cesaro gets back up but walks right into a superkick and that gives Richie a fall at 29:55!  The time limit expires and Steamboat retains the medallion with a score of 3-2!

So long from the Sunshine State!

Show results

Friday EVOLVE results from Charlotte, NC:

-Jake Hamming won a triple threat match with Caleb Konley and Adam Paige.
-Alex Reynolds d. Mike Cruz.
-Low-Ki d. Jigsaw.
-Fit Finlay d. Jon Davis.
-Chuck Taylor & Silas Young d. Johnny Gargano & Samuray Del Sol.
-Ricochet d. El Generico.
-A.R. Fox d. Sami Callihan.

Saturday ROH results from Toronto, Ontario, Canada:

-Eddie Edwards d. Rhino.
-The All Night Express & T.J. Perkins d. The Young Bucks & Mike Mondo.
-Jay Lethal d. Tommaso Ciampa.
-Lance Storm d. Mike Bennett.
-Michael Elgin d. Adam Cole.
-Roderick Strong d. Fit Finlay to retain the T.V. Title.
-Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas d. The Briscoe Brothers in a Fight Without Honor to win the Tag Team Titles.
-Kevin Steen d. Davey Richards to win the Heavyweight Title.

Saturday EVOLVE results from Concord, NC:

-A.R. Fox won a four-corner match with Ricochet, Jigsaw, and Samuray Del Sol.
-Silas Young d. Adam Page.
-Caleb Konley d. Kyle Matthews.
-Alex Reynolds d. Jake Manning.
-Low-Ki d. Jon Davis.
-Chuck Taylor d. Mike Cruz.
-El Generico d. Sami Callihan.
-Johnny Gargano d. A.R. Fox to retain the Open The Freedom Gate Title.

Saturday MMWA results from St. Louis, MO:

-The Big Texan d. Tag Team Champion Lumberjack Abe.
-Max Archer d. LaMarcus Clinton to retain the Jr. Heavyweight Title.
-Ricky Cruz d. Ken Kasa.
-Jimmy D d. Tag Team Champion Lumberjack Gabe.
-Dave Vaughn d. Chase King to win the T.V. Title.
-Gary Jackson d. Brandon Espinosa to win the Heavyweight Title.
-Ace Hawkins d. Andrew Wilder.

Saturday NWA Anarchy results from Cornelia, GA:

-Tommy Daniels d. Skirra Corvus by DQ.
-Anthony Henry d. Vandal to retain the Young Lions' Title.
-Slim J & Nemesis d. Tag Team Champions Se7en & Lane Vasser in a non-title match.
-Mike West & Raymond King d. Zach Daniels & Joey Rhymer.
-Billy Buck fought Bobby Moore to a double countout.
-Shaun Tempers d. Azrael in a cage match to retain the Heavyweight Title.

WWE Smackdown

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews, Booker T, & Michael Cole.
-World Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy & Randy Orton vs. Chris Jericho & Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) ended in a no-contest when all four men brawled in the ring.
-A.J. Lee d. Kaitlyn Bonin via Shining Wizard.
-Daniel Bryan d. The Big Show; Bryan got Show in the Yes Lock and General Manager Johnny Ace called for the bell, saying Show had submitted to the hold.
-Ryback d. Heath Slater with the muscle buster.
-Antonio Cesaro(w/ Aksana Raudoniene) d. Alex Riley with the cradle face-first piledriver; Theodore Long was the guest ring announcer.
-Randy Orton d. Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) by DQ; Ricardo tried to jump off the top rope to interfere but got RKOed coming down.  Alberto locked Orton in the cross-armbreaker takedown after the match.
-Tag Team Champion "R-Truth" Ron Killings(w/ Kofi Kingston) d. Jack Swagger(w/ Dolph Ziggler & Vickie Guerrero); Dolph and Kofi both got involved and Kofi delivered a Trouble In Paradise from the floor, allowing R-Truth the opening to hit the Paydirt for the win.
-Titus O'Neil & Darren Young d. U.S. Champion Santino Marella & Zack Ryder when O'Neil pinned Ryder after a Demolition Decapitation.
-Brodus Clay(w/ Funkadactyls) d. Hunico(w/ Donny Camacho) with the big splash.
-Chris Jericho d. World Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy(n/t) by DQ when Alberto attacked Jericho at ringside, then locked Sheamus in the cross-armbreaker.  Orton ran in, leading to a fight with Sheamus over who would beat up Alberto.  Jericho ran back into the ring to hit a Codebreaker on Del Rio who was then subjected to an RKO and a Brogue Kick for good measure.

Midweek wrestling

TNA XPlosion

-Commentators:  Jeremy Borash & Pat Kenney(fka Simon Diamond).
-Tommy "Crimson" Mercer d. Douglas Williams with the Red Sky.

WWE NXT.com

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews & S. William Regal.  Host:  Matt Striker.
-Striker & Regal kicked off the show...after the recent backstage attacks, Regal was advised to hire new security officials.  On the orders of Johnny Ace, those officials just happened to be...Tyler Reks & Curt Hawkins.  They're on some form of probation and Regal told them to behave in no uncertain terms.
-Maxine Perez(w/ Johnny Curtis) d. Tamina Snuka with the dragon clutch after Tamina missed the Superfly Splash.  Maxine was trying to act nice in order to appease Regal...but she still had to be re-handcuffed to Johnny Curtis after the match.
-J.T.G.(w/ Alicia Fox and new ring attire) d. Yoshi Tatsu with the Shoutout(spinaround neckbreaker).
-Reks & Hawkins crossed paths with Curtis & Maxine backstage...the new security guys passed along the key to the handcuffs as a peace offering.
-Percy Watson talked with Kaitlyn Bonin backstage...Derrick Bateman showed up and tensions rose over the backstage attacks and Derrick being embarrassed on Smackdown against Ryback.  Bateman walked away...only to be whacked in the knee off-camera!  Kaitlyn found a pair of glasses at the scene of the crime, but Bateman didn't SEEM to think it was Percy...  (Notably, Percy hasn't worn the glasses in months...)
-Tyson Kidd & Percy Watson d. Michael McGillicutty & Johnny Curtis when Percy pinned McGillicutty after the Percycution.  The two were met by Reks & Hwakins after the match as they confronted Percy about the glasses found at the scene of Bateman's attack...they attacked Kidd and physically pulled Watson back to the locker room area.

WWE Superstars.com

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews, Matt Striker, & Scott Stanford.
-Drew McIntyre d. Ezekiel Jackson with the Future Shock.
-Natalya Neidhart d. Alicia Fox after blocking the axe kick and turning her over into the Sharpshooter for the tapout.
-Hunico(w/ Donny Camacho) d. Tyson Kidd by catching a slingshot move and turning it into his rolling Death Valley Driver finisher.
-U.S. Champion Santino Marella & Zack Ryder d. Tyler Reks & Curt Hawkins; Ryder took out his former partner Hawkins with the Rough Ryder and Santino finished off Reks with the Cobra.

TNA Impact

-Commentators:  Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Brooke Tessmacher d. Velvet Sky with the atomic facebuster; Women's Champion Gail Kim attacked Brooke after the match, finishing with the Eat-Defeat.
-Tommy "Crimson" Mercer d. Matt Morgan by countout; Bully Ray attacked Morgan before the match and laid him out with a chair, leading to Morgan being stretched from the ringside area.  Crimson told the referee to ring the bell and count Morgan out, thus preserving his undefeated streak.
-Austin Aries d. Shiima Xion with the brainbuster to retain the X-Division Title.
-Brother Devon d. Robbie Eckos(w/ Robbie Terry) with the spinebuster to retain the T.V. Title.
-Rob Van Dam won a non-title four-corner match with Heavyweight Champion Bobby Roode, Jeff Hardy, and Ken Anderson; Roode took a Twist Of Fate from Hardy and a Mic Check from Anderson, but Hardy and Anderson took each other out of the game at that point.  That gave RVD the opening to hit the five-star frog splash on Roode for the three-count.  The stipulations of the match:  Hardy or Anderson would take RVD's place in the Sacrifice title match if they won.  Roode would hand-pick his challenger out of the three if he won.  Since RVD won, he got to pick the stipulation:  A ladder match.  The show ended with the sudden return of Abyss...