-Commentators: Michael Cole & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Kane(w/ Daniel Bryan) d. Tag Team Champion Seth Rollins(w/ Roman Reigns); Kane fought off Reigns but took an enzuigiri from Rollins. While the ref was occupied with Reigns, Bryan shoved Rollins off the top rope, allowing Kane to hit the chokeslam for the win.
-Tag Team Champion Roman Reigns(w/ Seth Rollins) d. Daniel Bryan(w/ Kane) by DQ; Rollins helped Reigns get to the ropes when Bryan got him in the No Lock. Kane nailed Rollins, but Reigns took a shot at Kane and Kane hit him back(getting Bryan disqualified).
-Curtis Axel(w/ Paul Heyman) d. Sin Cara with the Perfectplex.
-Big E Langston(w/ A.J. Lee) d. Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez); A.J. raked Alberto's eyes behind the referee's back, leading to Langston running him into the ringpost before finishing with the Big Ending.
-Ryback d. Kofi Kingston after the Shellshock. Ryback got out three tables after the bell and powerbombed Kofi through each one.
-Chris Jericho d. Cody Rhodes with the Walls Of Jericho.
-Randy Orton d. U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose by DQ(non-title) when Rollins & Reigns interfered; Kane & Bryan made the save with Bryan being particularly effective in his housecleaning.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
NXT + Impact
WWE NXT
Commentators: Tom Phillips & Brad Maddox. Ring announcer: Byron Saxton.
Tag Team Champions The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) vs. Travis Tyler & Sawyer Fulton, non-title: Bray Wyatt is absent as he's preparing for the battle royal...don't think it'll matter as I don't like the newbies' chances. Tyler helpfully has "TT" on his tights...we've had a lot of debuts lately, so I need all the help I can get to keep them straight. Tyler gets destroyed, then Fulton tags in only to run into IT'S THE BIG FOOT from Harper. Avalanche and discus lariat mercifully end it. Wonder why Wyatt's in the battle royal and his cohorts aren't...hmm.
Executive Vice-President Stephanie McMahon announces the start of a tournament to crown the first NXT Women's Champion...that starts next week!
Emma Tayla vs. Audrey Marie: If Fandango started a dance craze, Emma's keeping it going on this show. She even calls for her music after the opening bell so she can dance some more...but Audrey stops that in a hurry. Audrey goes after the arm as Brad bemoans how that'll affect her dancing ability...gutwrench suplex gets an early two-count but Emma gets a backslide for her own near-fall. Emma maneuvers into a modified Tarantula, then hits a low cross-body with Audrey slumped in the corner. She catapults Audrey onto her face in the middle of the ring, then transitions straight into the Emmalock(inverted STF) for the tapout! Well, that was decisive...fare thee well, Audrey.
Renee Young interviews Garrett Dylan & Scott Dawson(now channeling their inner rednecks)...but French manager Sylvester Lefort does the talking for them. That's an...odd combination.
Jake Carter & Brandon Traven vs. Garrett Dylan & Scott Dawson(w/ Sylvester Lefort): It's been a while since I've seen Dylan...Dawson debuted a few months ago in a losing effort against Adrian Neville, then dropped back off the map. Carter is quickly victimized...don't bet against the team that got promo time(and don't bet on the team that didn't get an entrance, though they DID get theme music). Traven finally gets the tag and goes to work, but Dylan avoids a wild swing and Dawson stops Traven with a big clothesline. Dawson hits a spinebuster, then Dylan hits a double-axhandle drop of sorts off the second rope...that'll do it as Dylan gets the 1-2-3. Fare thee well, Traven.
NXT Champion Big E Langston vs. Derrick Bateman, non-title: Bateman got a haircut...and Dean Ambrose kinda-sorta borrowed his finisher so things don't look good for him. CHALK UP~! Bateman goes on offense with a corner dropkick and some chops, but Big E literally dumps him to the mat after that. Vader Smash, straps down, Big Ending, and three. That would seem to be two counts low for Langston's liking...another Big Ending is delivered and he makes his own five-count. Fare thee well, Bateman...liked ya on Seasons 4 & 5.
18-Man Battle Royal: The winner gets the next shot at the NXT Title...Big E joins the broadcast team for this one. People who get televised entrances: Corey Graves, Bray Wyatt, Kassius Ohno, Adrian Neville, Bo Dallas, and Mason Ryan. That's most of the people who have a shot at winning this thing...and here we go!
Ohno and Wyatt pair off quickly....Ryan tosses Kazma Sakamoto fairly quickly and sends Briley Pierce right out to join him(fare thee well, both of you). Curt Hawkins is the next to go(again via Ryan). You'd think the long-absent Alexander Rusev would be able to match power with Ryan...but you'd be wrong as Ryan sends him floorward. Finally everyone figures out that they need to deal with Ryan NOW...but he still deposits Baron Corbin, Knuckles Madsen, Mojo Rawley, Yoshi Tatsu, AND Dante Dash out of the ring! Aiden English tries an attack from behind...nope, goodbye. Sami Zayn goes after him and gets military-pressed and tossed onto the humanity at ringside. Just like that, we're down to seven...Ryan tries to powerbomb Neville, but gets rana-ed out of the ring to end his run of dominance! So we're down to Graves, Wyatt, Ohno, Neville, Dallas, and Conor O'Brian...
O'Brian and Wyatt square off and Wyatt gets BOOTed through the ropes, but that's obviously not an elimination. Meanwhile, Maddox is gloriously sucking up to Langston at the broadcast table...bwahahaha. Conor lays waste to everyone but Graves & Ohno finally slow him down a bit...and they double-team him out of the ring! However, Wyatt takes the opportunity to alley-oop Graves and Ohno out of the ring from behind! We're down to the final three...Wyatt avalanches Dallas and plants him with the Sister Abigail, but Neville stuns him with an enzuigiri and tosses him out!
We're down to the recent tag partners Dallas and Neville...a low-bridge move sends Bo to the apron, but he hangs on before touching the floor. Bo drags Adrian over the ropes and HE'S left hanging by a thread...Neville manages to fight back to the apron with only ONE foot touching the floor. The two slug it out as the fans are clearly behind Neville...after some more close calls, Neville sends Dallas to the mat with a roundhouse kick from the apron. Corkscrew shooting star press...hits nothing but knees! That's finally enough for Bo to toss Neville out of the ring for the win!
Next week: Wyatt Family vs. Kassius Ohno & Corey Graves, plus the NXT Women's Title tournament begins.
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Mike Tenay, Todd Keneley, & Taz.
-Sting & Joseph Park d. Team 3-D(Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray & T.V. Champion Brother Devon). Abyss' music distracted Team 3-D, leading to Sting getting the pin on Devon after the Scorpion Death Drop.
-Samoa Joe(w/ Brutus Magnus) vs. Garett Bischoff(w/ Doc Gallows & Wes Brisco) ended in a no-contest when the Aces & Eights trio beat down Magnus outside the ring and Joe took them all out with a suicide dive. Joe said the two of them would team up with the returning Jeff Hardy against the three at Slammiversary.
-Tag Team Champions Chavo Guerrero Jr. & Shawn Hernandez, James Storm, & Phil Gunner d. Bobby Roode, Austin Aries, & Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) when Gunner made Aries submit to the torture rack.
-Chris Sabin & Taryn Terrell d. X-Division Champion Kenny King & Gail Kim when Sabin pinned King with the crossed-leg Ki-Krusher. Suicide saved Sabin from a post-match attack and hit King with his double-chickenwing lungblower.
-A.J. Styles d. Ken Anderson by DQ when Kurt Angle attacked A.J. The Aces & Eights hit the ring which brought out Joe, Magnus, Park, and Sting...Sting and Ray got into a confrontation which led to Devon breaking up a Scorpion Deathlock. Ray and Devon hit the 3-D on Sting to finish the show.
-Slammiversary is this Sunday! (Remind me to double-check my posted show dates more often... :P)
Commentators: Tom Phillips & Brad Maddox. Ring announcer: Byron Saxton.
Tag Team Champions The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) vs. Travis Tyler & Sawyer Fulton, non-title: Bray Wyatt is absent as he's preparing for the battle royal...don't think it'll matter as I don't like the newbies' chances. Tyler helpfully has "TT" on his tights...we've had a lot of debuts lately, so I need all the help I can get to keep them straight. Tyler gets destroyed, then Fulton tags in only to run into IT'S THE BIG FOOT from Harper. Avalanche and discus lariat mercifully end it. Wonder why Wyatt's in the battle royal and his cohorts aren't...hmm.
Executive Vice-President Stephanie McMahon announces the start of a tournament to crown the first NXT Women's Champion...that starts next week!
Emma Tayla vs. Audrey Marie: If Fandango started a dance craze, Emma's keeping it going on this show. She even calls for her music after the opening bell so she can dance some more...but Audrey stops that in a hurry. Audrey goes after the arm as Brad bemoans how that'll affect her dancing ability...gutwrench suplex gets an early two-count but Emma gets a backslide for her own near-fall. Emma maneuvers into a modified Tarantula, then hits a low cross-body with Audrey slumped in the corner. She catapults Audrey onto her face in the middle of the ring, then transitions straight into the Emmalock(inverted STF) for the tapout! Well, that was decisive...fare thee well, Audrey.
Renee Young interviews Garrett Dylan & Scott Dawson(now channeling their inner rednecks)...but French manager Sylvester Lefort does the talking for them. That's an...odd combination.
Jake Carter & Brandon Traven vs. Garrett Dylan & Scott Dawson(w/ Sylvester Lefort): It's been a while since I've seen Dylan...Dawson debuted a few months ago in a losing effort against Adrian Neville, then dropped back off the map. Carter is quickly victimized...don't bet against the team that got promo time(and don't bet on the team that didn't get an entrance, though they DID get theme music). Traven finally gets the tag and goes to work, but Dylan avoids a wild swing and Dawson stops Traven with a big clothesline. Dawson hits a spinebuster, then Dylan hits a double-axhandle drop of sorts off the second rope...that'll do it as Dylan gets the 1-2-3. Fare thee well, Traven.
NXT Champion Big E Langston vs. Derrick Bateman, non-title: Bateman got a haircut...and Dean Ambrose kinda-sorta borrowed his finisher so things don't look good for him. CHALK UP~! Bateman goes on offense with a corner dropkick and some chops, but Big E literally dumps him to the mat after that. Vader Smash, straps down, Big Ending, and three. That would seem to be two counts low for Langston's liking...another Big Ending is delivered and he makes his own five-count. Fare thee well, Bateman...liked ya on Seasons 4 & 5.
18-Man Battle Royal: The winner gets the next shot at the NXT Title...Big E joins the broadcast team for this one. People who get televised entrances: Corey Graves, Bray Wyatt, Kassius Ohno, Adrian Neville, Bo Dallas, and Mason Ryan. That's most of the people who have a shot at winning this thing...and here we go!
Ohno and Wyatt pair off quickly....Ryan tosses Kazma Sakamoto fairly quickly and sends Briley Pierce right out to join him(fare thee well, both of you). Curt Hawkins is the next to go(again via Ryan). You'd think the long-absent Alexander Rusev would be able to match power with Ryan...but you'd be wrong as Ryan sends him floorward. Finally everyone figures out that they need to deal with Ryan NOW...but he still deposits Baron Corbin, Knuckles Madsen, Mojo Rawley, Yoshi Tatsu, AND Dante Dash out of the ring! Aiden English tries an attack from behind...nope, goodbye. Sami Zayn goes after him and gets military-pressed and tossed onto the humanity at ringside. Just like that, we're down to seven...Ryan tries to powerbomb Neville, but gets rana-ed out of the ring to end his run of dominance! So we're down to Graves, Wyatt, Ohno, Neville, Dallas, and Conor O'Brian...
O'Brian and Wyatt square off and Wyatt gets BOOTed through the ropes, but that's obviously not an elimination. Meanwhile, Maddox is gloriously sucking up to Langston at the broadcast table...bwahahaha. Conor lays waste to everyone but Graves & Ohno finally slow him down a bit...and they double-team him out of the ring! However, Wyatt takes the opportunity to alley-oop Graves and Ohno out of the ring from behind! We're down to the final three...Wyatt avalanches Dallas and plants him with the Sister Abigail, but Neville stuns him with an enzuigiri and tosses him out!
We're down to the recent tag partners Dallas and Neville...a low-bridge move sends Bo to the apron, but he hangs on before touching the floor. Bo drags Adrian over the ropes and HE'S left hanging by a thread...Neville manages to fight back to the apron with only ONE foot touching the floor. The two slug it out as the fans are clearly behind Neville...after some more close calls, Neville sends Dallas to the mat with a roundhouse kick from the apron. Corkscrew shooting star press...hits nothing but knees! That's finally enough for Bo to toss Neville out of the ring for the win!
Next week: Wyatt Family vs. Kassius Ohno & Corey Graves, plus the NXT Women's Title tournament begins.
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Mike Tenay, Todd Keneley, & Taz.
-Sting & Joseph Park d. Team 3-D(Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray & T.V. Champion Brother Devon). Abyss' music distracted Team 3-D, leading to Sting getting the pin on Devon after the Scorpion Death Drop.
-Samoa Joe(w/ Brutus Magnus) vs. Garett Bischoff(w/ Doc Gallows & Wes Brisco) ended in a no-contest when the Aces & Eights trio beat down Magnus outside the ring and Joe took them all out with a suicide dive. Joe said the two of them would team up with the returning Jeff Hardy against the three at Slammiversary.
-Tag Team Champions Chavo Guerrero Jr. & Shawn Hernandez, James Storm, & Phil Gunner d. Bobby Roode, Austin Aries, & Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) when Gunner made Aries submit to the torture rack.
-Chris Sabin & Taryn Terrell d. X-Division Champion Kenny King & Gail Kim when Sabin pinned King with the crossed-leg Ki-Krusher. Suicide saved Sabin from a post-match attack and hit King with his double-chickenwing lungblower.
-A.J. Styles d. Ken Anderson by DQ when Kurt Angle attacked A.J. The Aces & Eights hit the ring which brought out Joe, Magnus, Park, and Sting...Sting and Ray got into a confrontation which led to Devon breaking up a Scorpion Deathlock. Ray and Devon hit the 3-D on Sting to finish the show.
-Slammiversary is this Sunday! (Remind me to double-check my posted show dates more often... :P)
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Midweek wrestling
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Josh Mathews, Mike Mizanin, & Ricardo Rodriguez.
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett(non-title) after the Brogue Kick.
-Antonio Cesaro d. Justin Gabriel with the Neutralizer.
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings & Tons Of Funk(Brodus Clay & Lord Tensai)(w/ Funkadactyls) d. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal) when R-Truth pinned Mahal after the Lie Detector(Paydirt).
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & Todd Keneley.
-Tag Team Champions Chavo Guerrero Jr. & Shawn Hernandez d. Doc Gallows & Mike Knux(w/ Taz) by DQ(non-title); Chavo hit Doc with the frog splash but Knux broke up the pin and laid out both champions with one of the title belts(causing the disqualification).
-Commentators: Josh Mathews, Mike Mizanin, & Ricardo Rodriguez.
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett(non-title) after the Brogue Kick.
-Antonio Cesaro d. Justin Gabriel with the Neutralizer.
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings & Tons Of Funk(Brodus Clay & Lord Tensai)(w/ Funkadactyls) d. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal) when R-Truth pinned Mahal after the Lie Detector(Paydirt).
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & Todd Keneley.
-Tag Team Champions Chavo Guerrero Jr. & Shawn Hernandez d. Doc Gallows & Mike Knux(w/ Taz) by DQ(non-title); Chavo hit Doc with the frog splash but Knux broke up the pin and laid out both champions with one of the title belts(causing the disqualification).
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
This week in wrestling
WWE(www.wwe.com)
Main Event on Wednesday 5/29 has:
-Wade Barrett vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy
-Justin Gabriel vs. Antonio Cesaro
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings & Tons Of Funk vs. The 3-Man Band
NXT this week has:
-Battle Royal
-Big E Langston vs. Derrick Bateman
-The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) vs. Travis Tyler & Sawyer Fulton
-Jake Carter & Brandon Traven vs. Garrett Dylan & Scott Dawson
-Emma Tayla vs. Audrey Marie
Superstars this week has:
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings vs. Antonio Cesaro
-Sin Cara & Justin Gabriel vs. The Prime Time Players
Smackdown on Friday 5/31 has:
-Dean Ambrose vs. Randy Orton
-Alberto Del Rio vs. Big E Langston
-Kane vs. Seth Rollins
-Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns
-Kofi Kingston vs. Ryback
-Chris Jericho vs. Cody Rhodes
-Sin Cara vs. Curtis Axel
Payback is on Sunday 6/16:
-John Cena vs. Ryback - WWE Title - Three Stages Of Hell Match
-Chris Jericho vs. C.M. Punk
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday 5/30 has:
-Sting & Joseph Park vs. Team 3-D(Bully Ray & Brother Devon)
-A.J. Styles vs. Ken Anderson
-Chavo Guerrero Jr., Shawn Hernandez, James Storm, & Phil Gunner vs. Bobby Roode, Austin Aries, & Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
-Chris Sabin & Taryn Terrell vs. Kenny King & Gail Kim
-Samoa Joe vs. Garett Bischoff
Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/2:
-Bully Ray vs. Sting - Heavyweight Title
-Kurt Angle vs. A.J. Styles
-Kenny King vs. Chris Sabin vs. Suicide - X-Division Title - Ultimate X Match
-Brother Devon vs. Joseph Park - T.V. Title
-Chavo Guerrero Jr. & Shawn Hernandez vs. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries vs. Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) vs. James Storm & Phil Gunner - Tag Team Titles
-Sam Shaw vs. Jay Bradley - Bound For Glory Series Qualifying Tournament
-Taryn Terrell vs. Gail Kim - Last-Woman-Standing Match
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Jay Lethal vs. B.J. Whitmer vs. Mike Bennett
-Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander vs. Tadarius Thomas & A.C.H. vs. Q.T. Marshall & R.D. Evans
Next show is Saturday 6/1 in San Antonio, TX:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Davey Richards - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin & B.J. Whitmer vs. 2 Members Of SCUM - Tornado Tag Match
-Matt Taven vs. Eddie Edwards
-Jay Lethal vs. A.C.H.
-Adam Cole vs. Roderick Strong
-Mark Briscoe vs. A Member Of SCUM
-Athena vs. Barbi Hayden
-Appearing: reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish)
ROH has a show on Saturday 6/8 in Columbus, OH:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Eddie Edwards - Heavyweight Title
-Kevin Steen vs. Rhino
-Mark Briscoe vs. Matt Hardy
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas
-Michael Elgin, Jay Lethal, & B.J. Whitmer vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Rhett Titus, & Cliff Compton - No-Rules Match
-Davey Richards vs. Cedric Alexander
-Adam Cole vs. Caprice Coleman
ROH has a show on Saturday 6/22 in Baltimore, MD:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Mark Briscoe - Heavyweight Title
-Kevin Steen vs. Matt Hardy
-Davey Richards vs. Eddie Edwards
ROH has a show on Sunday 6/23 in Baltimore, MD:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Matt Hardy - Heavyweight Title
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/28 in Alton, IL:
-Darin Corbin vs. Arik Cannon - Heavyweight Title
-A.C.H. vs. T.J. Perkins - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Khris Wolfe vs. Gerald James - 10,000 Thumbtacks Match
-Davey Vega vs. K.C. Karrington - Non-Sanctioned Fight
-Evan Gelistico vs. Mat Fitchett - ACW Heavyweight Title
-The Hooligans vs. Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly
-Tadarius Thomas vs. Jojo Bravo
-Bolt Brady vs. Brandon Espinosa - ACW U-30 Title
-Adam Raw vs. Jordan Lacey
-Billy McNeil vs. Darin Childs vs. Alex The Big Owl vs. Darren Dean vs. Thomas Shire vs. Aaron Solo
DPW(dynamopro.weebly.com)
Next show is Friday 6/14 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Dan Walsh vs. Randomly-Drawn Opponent - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin vs. Trent Stone
-Ricky Cruz vs. Jeremy Wyatt - Dog Collar Match
-The Bumrush Brothers(Shorty Biggs & Outtkast) vs. The Travis Cook Organization(Ken Kasa & Dave Vaughn) vs. Jack Adonis & Mike Sharona vs. The First United Church Of Karrington - Tag Team Titles
-MsChif vs. Miss Natural - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
MMWA-SICW(saintlouiswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/8 in St. Louis, MO.
SICW has a show on Saturday 6/15 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Ron Powers - Classic Title - Referee Danny Boy Hawkins
METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/pages/MECW/147167285333132)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
PRO WRESTLING COLLISION(www.prowrestlingcollision.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/7 in Grimes, IA:
-Ryan Slade vs. Barry Ryte - Heavyweight Title
-Appearing: Jimmy Rockwell, The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West), Ray Stryker, The Mylan Management Agency, Hype Gotti, J.J. Garrett
3XW has a show on Friday 6/28 in Des Moines, IA:
-Ryan Slade, A.J. Smooth, & ? vs. Jeremy Wyatt, Mark Sterling, & Bradley Charles
-Jake & Ryan King vs. ? & ? - Tag Team Titles
-Casanova vs. Supafli - Pure Wrestling Title
-Barry Ryte vs. Jimmy Rockwell
-Aaron Masterson & Midnight Guthrie vs. The Mylan Management Agency(Ricky Kwong & Mauler)
-Devin Carter vs. Jon West
-Appearing: Mad Dog McDowell, J.D. Riggs, Ray Stryker, J.J. Garrett, Cuco Santiago
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/1 in Kansas City, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Stevie Richards - Heavyweight Title
-Dan Walsh vs. Derek Stone - Central States Title
-The Heroes For Hire(Jimmy Rockwell & Zach Thompson) vs. Jake & Ryan King
-Mat Fitchett vs. Evan Gelistico
-Davey Vega vs. Pierre Abernathy
-Appearing: Gerald James
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/22 in Swansea, IL:
-Evan Money vs. Andy Dalton - NWA Central States Title
-Shane Somers vs. Shane Fury - NWA Illinois Title
-Jagged Edge vs. The Sanchez Brothers
-Chris Logan vs. Shane Marx
-Justa Mazing vs. Dakota Prodigy
CSCW has a show on Saturday 7/27 in Swansea, IL:
-Evan Money vs. Deven Spade - NWA Central States Title
RCW(no website)
RCW has a reunion show on Saturday 8/31 in Bethalto, IL.
UNAFFILIATED SHOWS
Saturday 6/15 in Jerseyville, IL:
-The Hooligans vs. Manimal & Chuey Martinez
-Ruben Steel vs. Jimmy Feltcher
-Appearing: Mickie Knuckles
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DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Thursday 5/30 in Orlando, FL:
-A.R. Fox vs. Nick Jackson - EVOLVE Title
-Johnny Gargano vs. Matt Jackson
-EITA vs. Tomahawk T.T.
-Samuray Del Sol vs. Anthony Nese
-Chuck Taylor vs. Brian Cage
-The Bravado Brothers vs. Sugar Dunkerton & Maxwell Chicago
-Fray Match: Andrew Everett, Caleb Konley, Jon Davis, Lince Dorado, Shane Strickland, Tommy Taylor
EVOLVE has a show on Saturday 6/1 in Jacksonville, FL:
-A.R. Fox vs. EITA
-Johnny Gargano vs. Tomahawk T.T.
-Shane Strickland vs. Samuray Del Sol
-Caleb Konley vs. Tommy Taylor
-The Young Bucks vs. Anthony Nese & Brian Cage
-Jon Davis vs. Chuck Taylor
-Lince Dorado vs. Jonny Vandal
-The Bravado Brothers vs. Andrew Everett & Derek Ryze
EVOLVE has a show on Sunday 6/2 in Ybor City, FL:
-Johnny Gargano vs. Samuray Del Sol - Open The Freedom Gate Title
-The Young Bucks vs. EITA & Tomahawk T.T. - Open The United Gate Titles
-Jon Davis vs. Brian Cage
-A.R. Fox vs. Lince Dorado
-The Bravado Brothers & Andrew Everett vs. Dos Ben Dejos & Shane Strickland
-Chuck Taylor vs. Caleb Konley
-Anthony Nese vs. Tommy Taylor
-Ivelisse Velez vs. Mia Yim
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 6/22 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Lance Storm
-2 Cold Scorpio vs. John Morrison
-The Young Bucks vs. Brian Kendrick & Paul London
-Tony Nese vs. Petey Williams vs. Alex Reynolds
-Appearing: Ric Flair, Terry Funk, Steiner Brothers, Carlito Colon, Maria Kanellis, Montel Vontavious Porter, Thea Trinidad, Mike Bennett
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)
Next show is Saturday 6/8 in Cornelia, GA:
-Phil Gunner & Steven Walters vs. Alabama Attitude(Mike Posey & Corey Hollis)
-Seth Delay vs. Anthony Henry - Match 3 Of Best-Of-5 Series
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/2 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Icarus - Grand Championship
-3.0(Shane Matthews & Scott Parker) vs. Pieces Of Hate(Jigsaw & The Shard) - Tag Team Titles - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Amasis vs. Ophidian - Sarcophagus Match
-Mark Angelosetti vs. Saturyne - Young Lions' Cup
-The Colony(Fire Ant, Green Ant, & assailANT) vs. The Devastation Corporation(Blaster McMassive, Max Smashmaster, & Flex Rumblecrunch)
-Ultramantis Black, Hallowicked, & Frightmare vs. The Colony Xtreme Force
-Gavin Loudspeaker vs. Tim Donst
WRESTLING IS RESPECT(www.prowrestlingrespect.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/30 in Boonton, NJ featuring the Quest To Be The Best Tournament.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next shows are Saturday 10/19 & Sunday 10/20 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 7/12 in Ybor City, FL.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/28 in Berwyn, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Shane Hollister - Heavyweight Title
-Colt Cabana vs. Dan Lawrence
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/23 in Austin, TX featuring the American Joshi Queen Of Queens Tournament.
STL Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
MO Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
Main Event on Wednesday 5/29 has:
-Wade Barrett vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy
-Justin Gabriel vs. Antonio Cesaro
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings & Tons Of Funk vs. The 3-Man Band
NXT this week has:
-Battle Royal
-Big E Langston vs. Derrick Bateman
-The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) vs. Travis Tyler & Sawyer Fulton
-Jake Carter & Brandon Traven vs. Garrett Dylan & Scott Dawson
-Emma Tayla vs. Audrey Marie
Superstars this week has:
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings vs. Antonio Cesaro
-Sin Cara & Justin Gabriel vs. The Prime Time Players
Smackdown on Friday 5/31 has:
-Dean Ambrose vs. Randy Orton
-Alberto Del Rio vs. Big E Langston
-Kane vs. Seth Rollins
-Daniel Bryan vs. Roman Reigns
-Kofi Kingston vs. Ryback
-Chris Jericho vs. Cody Rhodes
-Sin Cara vs. Curtis Axel
Payback is on Sunday 6/16:
-John Cena vs. Ryback - WWE Title - Three Stages Of Hell Match
-Chris Jericho vs. C.M. Punk
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday 5/30 has:
-Sting & Joseph Park vs. Team 3-D(Bully Ray & Brother Devon)
-A.J. Styles vs. Ken Anderson
-Chavo Guerrero Jr., Shawn Hernandez, James Storm, & Phil Gunner vs. Bobby Roode, Austin Aries, & Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
-Chris Sabin & Taryn Terrell vs. Kenny King & Gail Kim
-Samoa Joe vs. Garett Bischoff
Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/2:
-Bully Ray vs. Sting - Heavyweight Title
-Kurt Angle vs. A.J. Styles
-Kenny King vs. Chris Sabin vs. Suicide - X-Division Title - Ultimate X Match
-Brother Devon vs. Joseph Park - T.V. Title
-Chavo Guerrero Jr. & Shawn Hernandez vs. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries vs. Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) vs. James Storm & Phil Gunner - Tag Team Titles
-Sam Shaw vs. Jay Bradley - Bound For Glory Series Qualifying Tournament
-Taryn Terrell vs. Gail Kim - Last-Woman-Standing Match
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Jay Lethal vs. B.J. Whitmer vs. Mike Bennett
-Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander vs. Tadarius Thomas & A.C.H. vs. Q.T. Marshall & R.D. Evans
Next show is Saturday 6/1 in San Antonio, TX:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Davey Richards - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin & B.J. Whitmer vs. 2 Members Of SCUM - Tornado Tag Match
-Matt Taven vs. Eddie Edwards
-Jay Lethal vs. A.C.H.
-Adam Cole vs. Roderick Strong
-Mark Briscoe vs. A Member Of SCUM
-Athena vs. Barbi Hayden
-Appearing: reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish)
ROH has a show on Saturday 6/8 in Columbus, OH:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Eddie Edwards - Heavyweight Title
-Kevin Steen vs. Rhino
-Mark Briscoe vs. Matt Hardy
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas
-Michael Elgin, Jay Lethal, & B.J. Whitmer vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Rhett Titus, & Cliff Compton - No-Rules Match
-Davey Richards vs. Cedric Alexander
-Adam Cole vs. Caprice Coleman
ROH has a show on Saturday 6/22 in Baltimore, MD:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Mark Briscoe - Heavyweight Title
-Kevin Steen vs. Matt Hardy
-Davey Richards vs. Eddie Edwards
ROH has a show on Sunday 6/23 in Baltimore, MD:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Matt Hardy - Heavyweight Title
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/28 in Alton, IL:
-Darin Corbin vs. Arik Cannon - Heavyweight Title
-A.C.H. vs. T.J. Perkins - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Khris Wolfe vs. Gerald James - 10,000 Thumbtacks Match
-Davey Vega vs. K.C. Karrington - Non-Sanctioned Fight
-Evan Gelistico vs. Mat Fitchett - ACW Heavyweight Title
-The Hooligans vs. Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly
-Tadarius Thomas vs. Jojo Bravo
-Bolt Brady vs. Brandon Espinosa - ACW U-30 Title
-Adam Raw vs. Jordan Lacey
-Billy McNeil vs. Darin Childs vs. Alex The Big Owl vs. Darren Dean vs. Thomas Shire vs. Aaron Solo
DPW(dynamopro.weebly.com)
Next show is Friday 6/14 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Dan Walsh vs. Randomly-Drawn Opponent - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin vs. Trent Stone
-Ricky Cruz vs. Jeremy Wyatt - Dog Collar Match
-The Bumrush Brothers(Shorty Biggs & Outtkast) vs. The Travis Cook Organization(Ken Kasa & Dave Vaughn) vs. Jack Adonis & Mike Sharona vs. The First United Church Of Karrington - Tag Team Titles
-MsChif vs. Miss Natural - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
MMWA-SICW(saintlouiswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/8 in St. Louis, MO.
SICW has a show on Saturday 6/15 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Ron Powers - Classic Title - Referee Danny Boy Hawkins
METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/pages/MECW/147167285333132)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
PRO WRESTLING COLLISION(www.prowrestlingcollision.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/7 in Grimes, IA:
-Ryan Slade vs. Barry Ryte - Heavyweight Title
-Appearing: Jimmy Rockwell, The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West), Ray Stryker, The Mylan Management Agency, Hype Gotti, J.J. Garrett
3XW has a show on Friday 6/28 in Des Moines, IA:
-Ryan Slade, A.J. Smooth, & ? vs. Jeremy Wyatt, Mark Sterling, & Bradley Charles
-Jake & Ryan King vs. ? & ? - Tag Team Titles
-Casanova vs. Supafli - Pure Wrestling Title
-Barry Ryte vs. Jimmy Rockwell
-Aaron Masterson & Midnight Guthrie vs. The Mylan Management Agency(Ricky Kwong & Mauler)
-Devin Carter vs. Jon West
-Appearing: Mad Dog McDowell, J.D. Riggs, Ray Stryker, J.J. Garrett, Cuco Santiago
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/1 in Kansas City, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Stevie Richards - Heavyweight Title
-Dan Walsh vs. Derek Stone - Central States Title
-The Heroes For Hire(Jimmy Rockwell & Zach Thompson) vs. Jake & Ryan King
-Mat Fitchett vs. Evan Gelistico
-Davey Vega vs. Pierre Abernathy
-Appearing: Gerald James
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/22 in Swansea, IL:
-Evan Money vs. Andy Dalton - NWA Central States Title
-Shane Somers vs. Shane Fury - NWA Illinois Title
-Jagged Edge vs. The Sanchez Brothers
-Chris Logan vs. Shane Marx
-Justa Mazing vs. Dakota Prodigy
CSCW has a show on Saturday 7/27 in Swansea, IL:
-Evan Money vs. Deven Spade - NWA Central States Title
RCW(no website)
RCW has a reunion show on Saturday 8/31 in Bethalto, IL.
UNAFFILIATED SHOWS
Saturday 6/15 in Jerseyville, IL:
-The Hooligans vs. Manimal & Chuey Martinez
-Ruben Steel vs. Jimmy Feltcher
-Appearing: Mickie Knuckles
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DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Thursday 5/30 in Orlando, FL:
-A.R. Fox vs. Nick Jackson - EVOLVE Title
-Johnny Gargano vs. Matt Jackson
-EITA vs. Tomahawk T.T.
-Samuray Del Sol vs. Anthony Nese
-Chuck Taylor vs. Brian Cage
-The Bravado Brothers vs. Sugar Dunkerton & Maxwell Chicago
-Fray Match: Andrew Everett, Caleb Konley, Jon Davis, Lince Dorado, Shane Strickland, Tommy Taylor
EVOLVE has a show on Saturday 6/1 in Jacksonville, FL:
-A.R. Fox vs. EITA
-Johnny Gargano vs. Tomahawk T.T.
-Shane Strickland vs. Samuray Del Sol
-Caleb Konley vs. Tommy Taylor
-The Young Bucks vs. Anthony Nese & Brian Cage
-Jon Davis vs. Chuck Taylor
-Lince Dorado vs. Jonny Vandal
-The Bravado Brothers vs. Andrew Everett & Derek Ryze
EVOLVE has a show on Sunday 6/2 in Ybor City, FL:
-Johnny Gargano vs. Samuray Del Sol - Open The Freedom Gate Title
-The Young Bucks vs. EITA & Tomahawk T.T. - Open The United Gate Titles
-Jon Davis vs. Brian Cage
-A.R. Fox vs. Lince Dorado
-The Bravado Brothers & Andrew Everett vs. Dos Ben Dejos & Shane Strickland
-Chuck Taylor vs. Caleb Konley
-Anthony Nese vs. Tommy Taylor
-Ivelisse Velez vs. Mia Yim
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 6/22 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Lance Storm
-2 Cold Scorpio vs. John Morrison
-The Young Bucks vs. Brian Kendrick & Paul London
-Tony Nese vs. Petey Williams vs. Alex Reynolds
-Appearing: Ric Flair, Terry Funk, Steiner Brothers, Carlito Colon, Maria Kanellis, Montel Vontavious Porter, Thea Trinidad, Mike Bennett
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)
Next show is Saturday 6/8 in Cornelia, GA:
-Phil Gunner & Steven Walters vs. Alabama Attitude(Mike Posey & Corey Hollis)
-Seth Delay vs. Anthony Henry - Match 3 Of Best-Of-5 Series
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/2 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Icarus - Grand Championship
-3.0(Shane Matthews & Scott Parker) vs. Pieces Of Hate(Jigsaw & The Shard) - Tag Team Titles - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Amasis vs. Ophidian - Sarcophagus Match
-Mark Angelosetti vs. Saturyne - Young Lions' Cup
-The Colony(Fire Ant, Green Ant, & assailANT) vs. The Devastation Corporation(Blaster McMassive, Max Smashmaster, & Flex Rumblecrunch)
-Ultramantis Black, Hallowicked, & Frightmare vs. The Colony Xtreme Force
-Gavin Loudspeaker vs. Tim Donst
WRESTLING IS RESPECT(www.prowrestlingrespect.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/30 in Boonton, NJ featuring the Quest To Be The Best Tournament.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next shows are Saturday 10/19 & Sunday 10/20 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 7/12 in Ybor City, FL.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/28 in Berwyn, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Shane Hollister - Heavyweight Title
-Colt Cabana vs. Dan Lawrence
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/23 in Austin, TX featuring the American Joshi Queen Of Queens Tournament.
STL Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
MO Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
Monday, May 27, 2013
WWE Raw
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) d. Big E Langston(w/ A.J. Lee); A.J. removed a turnbuckle pad but Del Rio ran Langston into the exposed metal and rolled him up for the win.
-Dean Ambrose d. Kofi Kingston with the headlock driver to retain the U.S. Title. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins joined Ambrose in the ring afterwards, but Kane & Daniel Bryan entered before a beatdown could take place...
-Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins d. Hell No(Kane & Daniel Bryan) to retain the Tag Team Titles; Reigns speared Bryan as he jumped off the apron and Rollins took out Kane with the springboard knee trembler for the win.
-Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae) d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett(non-title); Mike Mizanin was the special guest referee. Wade threw down Miz at one point so Miz dropped him with the Skull-Crushing Finale, leading to Fandango getting the win. Miz then kicked Fandango during his post-match dance.
-The Great Khali & Tons Of Funk(Brodus Clay & Lord Tensai)(w/ Funkadactyls, Natalya Neidhart, & Hornswoggle) d. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal) when Brodus pinned Slater after the big splash.
-The Bella Twins d. Women's Champion Kaitlyn Bonin & Natalya Neidhart; Kaitlyn accidentally speared Natalya, leading to Brie getting the pin on Nattie.
-Coming soon: The Wyatt Family~!
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy & Randy Orton d. The Rhodes Scholars(Cody Rhodes & Damien Sandow) when Sheamus pinned Sandow after the Brogue Kick.
-They're now retroactively saying that Curtis Axel did "win" last week due to match stoppage when Triple H could no longer continue. That's for people who care about the details like...um...me.
-Curtis Axel(w/ Paul Heyman) d. WWE Champion John Cena(non-title) by countout. The ambulance arrived in the arena and Cena left the ring to look for Ryback(causing the finish). Ryback wasn't in the ambulance and attacked Cena from behind...he teased another spear through the entrance set but Cena avoided it. Cena nearly hit an F-U on the stage but Ryback got out of that and got away.
-Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) d. Big E Langston(w/ A.J. Lee); A.J. removed a turnbuckle pad but Del Rio ran Langston into the exposed metal and rolled him up for the win.
-Dean Ambrose d. Kofi Kingston with the headlock driver to retain the U.S. Title. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins joined Ambrose in the ring afterwards, but Kane & Daniel Bryan entered before a beatdown could take place...
-Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins d. Hell No(Kane & Daniel Bryan) to retain the Tag Team Titles; Reigns speared Bryan as he jumped off the apron and Rollins took out Kane with the springboard knee trembler for the win.
-Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae) d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett(non-title); Mike Mizanin was the special guest referee. Wade threw down Miz at one point so Miz dropped him with the Skull-Crushing Finale, leading to Fandango getting the win. Miz then kicked Fandango during his post-match dance.
-The Great Khali & Tons Of Funk(Brodus Clay & Lord Tensai)(w/ Funkadactyls, Natalya Neidhart, & Hornswoggle) d. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal) when Brodus pinned Slater after the big splash.
-The Bella Twins d. Women's Champion Kaitlyn Bonin & Natalya Neidhart; Kaitlyn accidentally speared Natalya, leading to Brie getting the pin on Nattie.
-Coming soon: The Wyatt Family~!
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy & Randy Orton d. The Rhodes Scholars(Cody Rhodes & Damien Sandow) when Sheamus pinned Sandow after the Brogue Kick.
-They're now retroactively saying that Curtis Axel did "win" last week due to match stoppage when Triple H could no longer continue. That's for people who care about the details like...um...me.
-Curtis Axel(w/ Paul Heyman) d. WWE Champion John Cena(non-title) by countout. The ambulance arrived in the arena and Cena left the ring to look for Ryback(causing the finish). Ryback wasn't in the ambulance and attacked Cena from behind...he teased another spear through the entrance set but Cena avoided it. Cena nearly hit an F-U on the stage but Ryback got out of that and got away.
Anarchy Wrestling TV #380
Commentators: Tim E.D. & Bret Wolverton.
It's part two of Hardcore Hell highlights...
Todd Sexton vs. Bo Newsom & Brent Wiley(w/ Miss Rachel), handicap match: Senior official Wiley has been biased against Elite enemies in general and brother Todd in particular...now we have this match. Todd goes right after Bo, then chases Brent around the ring until Brent uses Rachel as a shield. Wiley has NO interest in entering the match, thank you very much...but he does interject himself into the Sexton/Newsom exchange. Wiley finally does tag into the match, stomps Todd once, then removes his shirt and flexes...before tagging right back out.
Wiley gets bolder as his brother takes more abuse...but when Todd shrugs off a chop, Brent is quick to evacuate the premises. Sexton takes Newsom down into the Crippler Crossface, forcing Wiley to break up the hold and resulting in another chase. This one ends in a spinebuster by Newsom...Wiley gets the tag and hooks his brother in the Sharpshooter, but Todd easily powers out of the hold so Brent tags out. Todd rallies against Newsom, then a double-team backfires as Newsom knocks Wiley off the apron. Todd hits the piledriver(!)...then drags Bo to his corner and plays possum on the mat. Wiley(not having seen the last few seconds of the action) tags himself into the match and goes for the cover...and Todd immediately kicks out, leaving Brent with the realization that he's all alone with his loving brother. Wiley tries to take a walk...but all of the other refs order him back into the ring!
Todd finally takes his brother to school...even pulling him up from a pin attempt so he can hook the Sharpshooter! Unfortunately, Miss Rachel argues with the ref as the suddenly-revived Newsom bashes Todd with her clipboard...Bo puts Wiley on top and the ref turns around to count...two! The heels tease a spike piledriver but Todd throws Newsom into Wiley on the turnbuckles...then tosses Newsom to the floor before superplexing his brother! Time for the Sharpshooter...welcome to Tapout City!
The Movement(Najasism & The Vandal) vs. The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams) for the Tag Team Titles: This breaks down into a brawl right away...leading to a crazy spot on the floor where Vandal gets Jon on his shoulders and Najasism slingshots into an inside-out Doomsday Device! Things settle into standard tag rules as the champs maintain control with their teamwork, but the Bullets finally get Vandal in their corner to beat him down.
Najasism finally gets the hot tag and the house is on fire! The numbers catch up to Najasism but Vandal gets a blind tag and plants Jon with a Fameasser. It's down to Vandal and Trey...Najasism cuts off Jon, but Jon throws Najasism into Vandal to break up a dragon sleeper on Trey. A double Brogue Kick by the Bullets allows Trey to cover Vandal...for two. Another double-team attempt backfires as Jon kicks Trey by mistake...Jon recovers to hit Vandal with a fisherman buster, but Najasism hits Jon with a 450 Splash while he's on the mat! Vandal covers...Trey saves! Trey bashes Najasism to the floor, then argues with the ref long enough for Jon to sneak in a low blow! Jon hits Eat-The-Feet(Najasism's finisher) and Trey hits a Zigzag(Vandal's finisher)...but Jon only gets two! The Bullets look to finish but another double-team misfires...Najasism springboard-dropkicks Trey, then hits Eat-The-Feet on Jon! Vandal follows up with the Zigzag on Jon to just barely get the win to retain the Tag Team Titles!
Team Anarchy(Brodie Ray Chase, Azrael, Slim J, Iceberg, & ?) vs. Team Elite(Heavyweight Champion Shaun Tempers, Jagged Edge, Geter, & The Urban Assault Squad)(w/ Jeff G. Bailey & Jerry Palmer), Wargames: We pick things up with the UAS double-teaming Slim J. Azrael enters next for some tandem ridiculousness with Slim J, then Tempers takes a beating. Don't have the exact entry order from here...think it's Brodie and then Jagged Edge. Jagged Edge bounces Slim off the mat with a piledriver at one point. Jeremy Vain is the surprise member of Team Anarchy and he slams the cage door on a few heads before entering the ring in grand fashion! Geter is the last entry for the Elite as the heels dominate for a while, but Iceberg's in last for Anarchy. Tempers takes a beating from everyone...Brodie gives him a taste of his own Temptation spray in the eyes, then Slim J hits his flying inverted DDT off the top of the cage! Slim J hooks the Roach Clip(inverted STF) and a bloody Tempers finally taps out!
Aftermath: Iceberg seems ready to get Palmer in the cage, but he mentions their past history and says he can't fight him. He leaves the cage...but he has someone else in mind for Jerry's opponent: MIKAEL JUDAS!
Mikael Judas vs. Jerry Palmer, five-minute cage match challenge: The members of Team Anarchy pull up chairs to watch...ha ha. Judas orders Palmer to beg for mercy...and Jerry offers a handshake. Judas accepts but won't release the hand, then throws him into the cage! Judas beats him down with a trashcan lid, throws him into the cage a few more times, then offers him his axhandle only to boot him in the face instead. Judas puts a foot on Palmer's face for the academic pin with seconds to spare...but after the bell, Judas bashes Palmer with his own axhandle for fun.
With the good guys gone, Bailey lays the badmouth on his "ally"...then kicks the bloody former owner in the face. Jeff G. orders Geter to continue the abuse and he hits two big splashes...then teases a splash off the second rope before the Team Anarchy members finally re-enter to put a stop to it. We get a big Judas-Geter staredown at the cage door before the heels finally take their leave...
It's part two of Hardcore Hell highlights...
Todd Sexton vs. Bo Newsom & Brent Wiley(w/ Miss Rachel), handicap match: Senior official Wiley has been biased against Elite enemies in general and brother Todd in particular...now we have this match. Todd goes right after Bo, then chases Brent around the ring until Brent uses Rachel as a shield. Wiley has NO interest in entering the match, thank you very much...but he does interject himself into the Sexton/Newsom exchange. Wiley finally does tag into the match, stomps Todd once, then removes his shirt and flexes...before tagging right back out.
Wiley gets bolder as his brother takes more abuse...but when Todd shrugs off a chop, Brent is quick to evacuate the premises. Sexton takes Newsom down into the Crippler Crossface, forcing Wiley to break up the hold and resulting in another chase. This one ends in a spinebuster by Newsom...Wiley gets the tag and hooks his brother in the Sharpshooter, but Todd easily powers out of the hold so Brent tags out. Todd rallies against Newsom, then a double-team backfires as Newsom knocks Wiley off the apron. Todd hits the piledriver(!)...then drags Bo to his corner and plays possum on the mat. Wiley(not having seen the last few seconds of the action) tags himself into the match and goes for the cover...and Todd immediately kicks out, leaving Brent with the realization that he's all alone with his loving brother. Wiley tries to take a walk...but all of the other refs order him back into the ring!
Todd finally takes his brother to school...even pulling him up from a pin attempt so he can hook the Sharpshooter! Unfortunately, Miss Rachel argues with the ref as the suddenly-revived Newsom bashes Todd with her clipboard...Bo puts Wiley on top and the ref turns around to count...two! The heels tease a spike piledriver but Todd throws Newsom into Wiley on the turnbuckles...then tosses Newsom to the floor before superplexing his brother! Time for the Sharpshooter...welcome to Tapout City!
The Movement(Najasism & The Vandal) vs. The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams) for the Tag Team Titles: This breaks down into a brawl right away...leading to a crazy spot on the floor where Vandal gets Jon on his shoulders and Najasism slingshots into an inside-out Doomsday Device! Things settle into standard tag rules as the champs maintain control with their teamwork, but the Bullets finally get Vandal in their corner to beat him down.
Najasism finally gets the hot tag and the house is on fire! The numbers catch up to Najasism but Vandal gets a blind tag and plants Jon with a Fameasser. It's down to Vandal and Trey...Najasism cuts off Jon, but Jon throws Najasism into Vandal to break up a dragon sleeper on Trey. A double Brogue Kick by the Bullets allows Trey to cover Vandal...for two. Another double-team attempt backfires as Jon kicks Trey by mistake...Jon recovers to hit Vandal with a fisherman buster, but Najasism hits Jon with a 450 Splash while he's on the mat! Vandal covers...Trey saves! Trey bashes Najasism to the floor, then argues with the ref long enough for Jon to sneak in a low blow! Jon hits Eat-The-Feet(Najasism's finisher) and Trey hits a Zigzag(Vandal's finisher)...but Jon only gets two! The Bullets look to finish but another double-team misfires...Najasism springboard-dropkicks Trey, then hits Eat-The-Feet on Jon! Vandal follows up with the Zigzag on Jon to just barely get the win to retain the Tag Team Titles!
Team Anarchy(Brodie Ray Chase, Azrael, Slim J, Iceberg, & ?) vs. Team Elite(Heavyweight Champion Shaun Tempers, Jagged Edge, Geter, & The Urban Assault Squad)(w/ Jeff G. Bailey & Jerry Palmer), Wargames: We pick things up with the UAS double-teaming Slim J. Azrael enters next for some tandem ridiculousness with Slim J, then Tempers takes a beating. Don't have the exact entry order from here...think it's Brodie and then Jagged Edge. Jagged Edge bounces Slim off the mat with a piledriver at one point. Jeremy Vain is the surprise member of Team Anarchy and he slams the cage door on a few heads before entering the ring in grand fashion! Geter is the last entry for the Elite as the heels dominate for a while, but Iceberg's in last for Anarchy. Tempers takes a beating from everyone...Brodie gives him a taste of his own Temptation spray in the eyes, then Slim J hits his flying inverted DDT off the top of the cage! Slim J hooks the Roach Clip(inverted STF) and a bloody Tempers finally taps out!
Aftermath: Iceberg seems ready to get Palmer in the cage, but he mentions their past history and says he can't fight him. He leaves the cage...but he has someone else in mind for Jerry's opponent: MIKAEL JUDAS!
Mikael Judas vs. Jerry Palmer, five-minute cage match challenge: The members of Team Anarchy pull up chairs to watch...ha ha. Judas orders Palmer to beg for mercy...and Jerry offers a handshake. Judas accepts but won't release the hand, then throws him into the cage! Judas beats him down with a trashcan lid, throws him into the cage a few more times, then offers him his axhandle only to boot him in the face instead. Judas puts a foot on Palmer's face for the academic pin with seconds to spare...but after the bell, Judas bashes Palmer with his own axhandle for fun.
With the good guys gone, Bailey lays the badmouth on his "ally"...then kicks the bloody former owner in the face. Jeff G. orders Geter to continue the abuse and he hits two big splashes...then teases a splash off the second rope before the Team Anarchy members finally re-enter to put a stop to it. We get a big Judas-Geter staredown at the cage door before the heels finally take their leave...
Sunday, May 26, 2013
ROH + SICW
ROH TV
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly, Steve Corino, & Nigel McGuinness(replacing Corino mid-show after he stuck his nose into a Briscoes-American Wolves confrontation).
-Mark Briscoe d. Colin Delaney after the Froggy-Bow.
-Cherry Bomb d. MsChif after Veda Scott interfered behind the referee's back; Cherry capitalized with a Death Valley Driver for the surprise win.
-Taiji Ishimori d. Roderick Strong after the 450 Splash.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentator: Larry Matysik.
-Ron Powers & Flash Flanagan d. Cowboy Bob Orton & Butch Reed; Flanagan broke up a superplex attempt on Powers, leading to Powers getting the pin on Orton after a diving headbutt off the second rope.
-Flashback to May 1980: Pat O'Connor & Rocky Johnson fought Ken Patera & King Kong Brody to a time-limit draw.
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly, Steve Corino, & Nigel McGuinness(replacing Corino mid-show after he stuck his nose into a Briscoes-American Wolves confrontation).
-Mark Briscoe d. Colin Delaney after the Froggy-Bow.
-Cherry Bomb d. MsChif after Veda Scott interfered behind the referee's back; Cherry capitalized with a Death Valley Driver for the surprise win.
-Taiji Ishimori d. Roderick Strong after the 450 Splash.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentator: Larry Matysik.
-Ron Powers & Flash Flanagan d. Cowboy Bob Orton & Butch Reed; Flanagan broke up a superplex attempt on Powers, leading to Powers getting the pin on Orton after a diving headbutt off the second rope.
-Flashback to May 1980: Pat O'Connor & Rocky Johnson fought Ken Patera & King Kong Brody to a time-limit draw.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Comedy Part 488: Purdy Good Show
Location: Grove Deli
Emcee: Lyle Purdy
After: Ron Finger
Before: None(on last)
The Champion Melt sandwich = still tremendous. It was a good time at the Deli on a Saturday night with a surprisingly good-sized audience for the venue. Had a few new things to try out and some of them went okay. Yes, I did the Memorial Day joke, thanks for asking. Sounds like there won't be a show at Nick's Pub tomorrow night so I've got nothing to do for the next few days...I'm open to suggestions.
Emcee: Lyle Purdy
After: Ron Finger
Before: None(on last)
The Champion Melt sandwich = still tremendous. It was a good time at the Deli on a Saturday night with a surprisingly good-sized audience for the venue. Had a few new things to try out and some of them went okay. Yes, I did the Memorial Day joke, thanks for asking. Sounds like there won't be a show at Nick's Pub tomorrow night so I've got nothing to do for the next few days...I'm open to suggestions.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Show results
Friday SHINE results from Ybor City, FL:
-SHINE Title Tournament: Allysin Kay d. Nikki Roxx.
-Ivelisse Velez d. Amber O'Neal.
-SHINE Title Tournament: Santana Garrett d. Kimberly.
-Sojourney Bolt, Sassy Stephie, & Jessie Belle d. Luscious Latasha, Heidi Lovelace, & Solo Darling.
-SHINE Title Tournament: Leva Bates d. Taylor Made.
-SHINE Title Tournament: Mia Yim d. Mercedes Martinez.
-Jessicka Havok d. Portia Perez.
-Angelina Love d. Rain.
Saturday PWC results from Carbondale, IL:
-Ty Blade d. Chic Canyon.
-King Entertainment(Chase & Matt King) d. Jeff O'Shea & Mallaki Mathews.
-Mikey McFinnegan d. Justice.
-Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins d. Alex Castle in a handicap match to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Billy Hills d. Ax Allwardt.
-Zakk Sawyer won a four-way dance with Matt Cage, Jay Spade, and Christian Rose for the vacant No Limits Title.
-Bull Bronson won a triple threat match with Heath Hatton(C) and Alex Castle to win the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday Anarchy Wrestling results from Cornelia, GA:
-B.J. Hancock & Joey Rhymer d. Jacoby Boykins & Brandon Parker.
-Anthony Henry d. Seth Delay.
-Sammy Guevara won a triple threat match with William Roberts and Kharn Alexander.
-D'Arcy Dixon d. Dementia D'Rose.
-John Skyler d. Steven Walters.
-Geter & Shadow Jackson fought Se7en & Jagged Edge to a no-contest.
-The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams) d. The Movement(Najasism & The Vandal) in a best-of-three-falls match to win the Tag Team Titles.
-Jeremy Vain d. Kevin Blue to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Azrael, Slim J, & Billy Buck d. Bobby Moore, C.B. Suave, & Tommy Penirelli.
-SHINE Title Tournament: Allysin Kay d. Nikki Roxx.
-Ivelisse Velez d. Amber O'Neal.
-SHINE Title Tournament: Santana Garrett d. Kimberly.
-Sojourney Bolt, Sassy Stephie, & Jessie Belle d. Luscious Latasha, Heidi Lovelace, & Solo Darling.
-SHINE Title Tournament: Leva Bates d. Taylor Made.
-SHINE Title Tournament: Mia Yim d. Mercedes Martinez.
-Jessicka Havok d. Portia Perez.
-Angelina Love d. Rain.
Saturday PWC results from Carbondale, IL:
-Ty Blade d. Chic Canyon.
-King Entertainment(Chase & Matt King) d. Jeff O'Shea & Mallaki Mathews.
-Mikey McFinnegan d. Justice.
-Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins d. Alex Castle in a handicap match to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Billy Hills d. Ax Allwardt.
-Zakk Sawyer won a four-way dance with Matt Cage, Jay Spade, and Christian Rose for the vacant No Limits Title.
-Bull Bronson won a triple threat match with Heath Hatton(C) and Alex Castle to win the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday Anarchy Wrestling results from Cornelia, GA:
-B.J. Hancock & Joey Rhymer d. Jacoby Boykins & Brandon Parker.
-Anthony Henry d. Seth Delay.
-Sammy Guevara won a triple threat match with William Roberts and Kharn Alexander.
-D'Arcy Dixon d. Dementia D'Rose.
-John Skyler d. Steven Walters.
-Geter & Shadow Jackson fought Se7en & Jagged Edge to a no-contest.
-The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams) d. The Movement(Najasism & The Vandal) in a best-of-three-falls match to win the Tag Team Titles.
-Jeremy Vain d. Kevin Blue to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Azrael, Slim J, & Billy Buck d. Bobby Moore, C.B. Suave, & Tommy Penirelli.
Smackdown + Superstars
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Josh Mathews, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Mike Mizanin d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett by DQ when Johnny Fandango interfered; Wade and Fandango both beat down Miz for a little while, but then Barrett leveled Fandango with the Bullhammer.
-Daniel Bryan(w/ Kane) d. Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter) with the No Lock.
-Chris Jericho d. The Big Show by countout; the fight spilled out of the ring and Jericho ran Show into the ringpost, then hit the Codebreaker before beating the ten-count. Show tried to bring in a chair after the match but Jericho hit a baseball slide into the chair, then bashed him twice with the chair before Show retreated.
-Curtis Axel(w/ Paul Heyman) d. Sin Cara after the Headturner neckbreaker.
-Kofi Kingston d. U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose by DQ when Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins interfered; Randy Orton & Sheamus O'Shaunessy ran in to help, leading to Theodore Long ordering an impromptu six-man tag.
-The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose & Tag Team Champions Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins) d. Sheamus O'Shaunessy, Randy Orton, & Kofi Kingston when Ambrose pinned Kofi after the headlock driver.
WWE Superstars
-Commentators: Tony Dawson & Matt Striker.
-Tons Of Funk(Brodus Clay & Lord Tensai) & The Funkadactyls(Naomi Night & Cameron Lynn) d. Jimmy & Jey Uso & The Bella Twins(Brie & Nikki) when Brodus pinned Jimmy after the big splash.
-Damien Sandow d. Alex Riley after the Silencer(Side Effect).
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Josh Mathews, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Mike Mizanin d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett by DQ when Johnny Fandango interfered; Wade and Fandango both beat down Miz for a little while, but then Barrett leveled Fandango with the Bullhammer.
-Daniel Bryan(w/ Kane) d. Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter) with the No Lock.
-Chris Jericho d. The Big Show by countout; the fight spilled out of the ring and Jericho ran Show into the ringpost, then hit the Codebreaker before beating the ten-count. Show tried to bring in a chair after the match but Jericho hit a baseball slide into the chair, then bashed him twice with the chair before Show retreated.
-Curtis Axel(w/ Paul Heyman) d. Sin Cara after the Headturner neckbreaker.
-Kofi Kingston d. U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose by DQ when Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins interfered; Randy Orton & Sheamus O'Shaunessy ran in to help, leading to Theodore Long ordering an impromptu six-man tag.
-The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose & Tag Team Champions Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins) d. Sheamus O'Shaunessy, Randy Orton, & Kofi Kingston when Ambrose pinned Kofi after the headlock driver.
WWE Superstars
-Commentators: Tony Dawson & Matt Striker.
-Tons Of Funk(Brodus Clay & Lord Tensai) & The Funkadactyls(Naomi Night & Cameron Lynn) d. Jimmy & Jey Uso & The Bella Twins(Brie & Nikki) when Brodus pinned Jimmy after the big splash.
-Damien Sandow d. Alex Riley after the Silencer(Side Effect).
Thursday, May 23, 2013
NXT + Impact
WWE NXT
Commentators: Tony Dawson & S. William Regal. Ring announcer: Kendall Skye.
Sami Zayn vs. Curt Hawkins: Curt lives! This is Zayn's NXT debut and I feel like shouting "OLE~!" for some reason. Hawkins takes him lightly...don't think that'll last. Zayn hits a good opening flurry of offense but Hawkins slows him down with a low-altitude version of the Pele Kick. Zayn rallies with a back suplex and dropkick but runs into the Norman Smiley swinging bodyslam...for two. Zayn fights out of a powerbomb attempt, hangs onto the arm, then walks up the ropes and leaps off into a flying tornado DDT! That'll do it...nothing generic about that finish! "We're gonna get to know each other pretty well!"
Corey Graves vignette...his tattoos are the story of his life and a suit of armor. He's not here to make a mark...he's here to leave a scar.
Yoshi Tatsu vs. Antonio Cesaro: No more yodeling...he's donned the beret and shades in recent weeks. This could be good...but it doesn't last long as Cesaro stops Yoshi's assault with the pop-up European uppercut. Neutralizer, that's the ballgame. Regal notes that Cesaro beat him in Switzerland on the European tour...HOUSE SHOWS COUNT~! Cesaro wants better competition and throws out an open challenge to anyone on any show...sorry, Saturday Morning Slam seems to be on hiatus for the moment. He gets an answer...from Sami Zayn! Zayn is multilingual in his own right...sounds like an impromptu match!
Sami Zayn vs. Antonio Cesaro: YAY WRESTLING~! FLIPPIES~! Cesaro takes him down with a yank of the tights, but Zayn flips off the ropes into an armdrag and Antonio bails to the floor to regroup. Cesaro slows him down with a Stungun and a series of Irish whips into the turnbuckles. He stops a sunset flip with a double-stomp...for two. HUGE short-arm clothesline...gets two. Zayn gets off a dropkick, then an O'Connor Roll...for two. Third floor...but he gets caught in mid-air for a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker! Cover...gets two. Zayn pulls himself up in the corner and Antonio rushes in with a EUROUPPERCUTBITCH~!...for 2 1/2! Cesaro beats him down but takes the time to gloat about his dominance...and Zayn floats out of a deadlift suplex attempt to get a rollup for the flash pin! Sami Zayn wins twice on his debut night, but he pays for his success as Cesaro attacks from behind! Cesaro drops him with the Neutralizer...gosh darn it, they're gonna have to wrestle each other again to settle this. Gosh darn it.
Renee Young interviews Audrey Marie...but Emma Tayla feels like she's ready for some promo time so she steps in. Emma has trouble getting Audrey's name right...in response, Audrey disses the dancing and tells her to leave or she'll TAKE HER OUT(not to eat, as Emma seems to think). Emma dances off the interview set...poking Audrey in the head on the way. Ha ha.
Mason Ryan vs. Enzo Amore: Amore's another newbie...nice leopard-print jacket. He speaks his mind but it looks like his debut night will be a bit rougher than Sami Zayn. Regal wonders if Amore is one of Diamond Dallas Page's lovechildren...ha ha. The short-arm clothesline is a popular move on this show as Ryan mows down Amore with a major one. Snake Eyes, LARIATOOOOO, and torture-rack neckbreaker mercifully end Amore's night.
Next week: Major Announcement(tm) by Stephanie McMahon, plus a battle royal for the next shot at NXT Champion Big E Langston.
Corey Graves vs. Bray Wyatt(w/ Tag Team Champions Luke Harper & Erick Rowan): So who's the face in THIS one? Wyatt is still wearing his "face of fear" mask...we're told it's due to a broken nose suffered in his recent bout with Chris Jericho. The opening exchange causes Wyatt to momentarily lose his mask but he replaces it with no incident. Graves catches him in a hanging headscissors over the ropes but Bray mows him down with the CROSS-BODYBLOCK OF DEATH. Graves is able to low-bridge Wyatt out of the ring, but the baseball slide misses its mark and Wyatt rams him backwards into the steel steps. Back in the ring, the avalanche hits but Graves rolls him up out of nowhere...for two. Bray loses the mask again and Graves takes what is offered, striking away at the face with fists and knees. He takes out the leg, fights off the Family, and hooks his Fuller Leglock(Lucky 13?) only for Harper to drop an elbow while the ref's tied up with Rowan. Wyatt ends it with the Sister Abigail...the Family beatdown ensues but Kassius Ohno makes the save! He makes a beeline for Wyatt but the numbers are too much for him...Harper and Rowan beat him down, then hold him for Wyatt to slap around. Ohno gets dropped with the Sister Abigail as well...that's it for this week.
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Mike Tenay, Todd Keneley, & Taz.
-Suicide won a triple threat match with Petey Williams and Joey Ryan when he pinned Ryan after a double-chickenwing dropped into a modified lungblower.
-Bound For Glory Series Qualifying Tournament: Sam Shaw d. Alex Silva by forfeit; The Aces & Eights claimed to have attacked Silva backstage. Brutus Magnus saved Shaw from a beatdown, leading to an impromptu match...
-Brutus Magnus d. Wes Brisco(w/ Doc Gallows & Garett Bischoff) by DQ when Doc & Garett interfered; Samoa Joe made the save.
-Ken Anderson d. Kurt Angle; Angle was distracted by the arrival of A.J. Styles at ringside, allowing Anderson to get in a low blow before scoring the cheap rollup pin.
-Mickie James d. Velvet Sky after a knee clip and low-altitude DDT to win the Women's Title (referee O.D.B.).
-A.J. Styles put on the Aces & Eights vest and even took out Kurt Angle's knee with the hammer, but he followed that up by bashing several of the lesser gang members with the hammer before bailing out of the ring. He's not aligned with anyone...for the moment.
Commentators: Tony Dawson & S. William Regal. Ring announcer: Kendall Skye.
Sami Zayn vs. Curt Hawkins: Curt lives! This is Zayn's NXT debut and I feel like shouting "OLE~!" for some reason. Hawkins takes him lightly...don't think that'll last. Zayn hits a good opening flurry of offense but Hawkins slows him down with a low-altitude version of the Pele Kick. Zayn rallies with a back suplex and dropkick but runs into the Norman Smiley swinging bodyslam...for two. Zayn fights out of a powerbomb attempt, hangs onto the arm, then walks up the ropes and leaps off into a flying tornado DDT! That'll do it...nothing generic about that finish! "We're gonna get to know each other pretty well!"
Corey Graves vignette...his tattoos are the story of his life and a suit of armor. He's not here to make a mark...he's here to leave a scar.
Yoshi Tatsu vs. Antonio Cesaro: No more yodeling...he's donned the beret and shades in recent weeks. This could be good...but it doesn't last long as Cesaro stops Yoshi's assault with the pop-up European uppercut. Neutralizer, that's the ballgame. Regal notes that Cesaro beat him in Switzerland on the European tour...HOUSE SHOWS COUNT~! Cesaro wants better competition and throws out an open challenge to anyone on any show...sorry, Saturday Morning Slam seems to be on hiatus for the moment. He gets an answer...from Sami Zayn! Zayn is multilingual in his own right...sounds like an impromptu match!
Sami Zayn vs. Antonio Cesaro: YAY WRESTLING~! FLIPPIES~! Cesaro takes him down with a yank of the tights, but Zayn flips off the ropes into an armdrag and Antonio bails to the floor to regroup. Cesaro slows him down with a Stungun and a series of Irish whips into the turnbuckles. He stops a sunset flip with a double-stomp...for two. HUGE short-arm clothesline...gets two. Zayn gets off a dropkick, then an O'Connor Roll...for two. Third floor...but he gets caught in mid-air for a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker! Cover...gets two. Zayn pulls himself up in the corner and Antonio rushes in with a EUROUPPERCUTBITCH~!...for 2 1/2! Cesaro beats him down but takes the time to gloat about his dominance...and Zayn floats out of a deadlift suplex attempt to get a rollup for the flash pin! Sami Zayn wins twice on his debut night, but he pays for his success as Cesaro attacks from behind! Cesaro drops him with the Neutralizer...gosh darn it, they're gonna have to wrestle each other again to settle this. Gosh darn it.
Renee Young interviews Audrey Marie...but Emma Tayla feels like she's ready for some promo time so she steps in. Emma has trouble getting Audrey's name right...in response, Audrey disses the dancing and tells her to leave or she'll TAKE HER OUT(not to eat, as Emma seems to think). Emma dances off the interview set...poking Audrey in the head on the way. Ha ha.
Mason Ryan vs. Enzo Amore: Amore's another newbie...nice leopard-print jacket. He speaks his mind but it looks like his debut night will be a bit rougher than Sami Zayn. Regal wonders if Amore is one of Diamond Dallas Page's lovechildren...ha ha. The short-arm clothesline is a popular move on this show as Ryan mows down Amore with a major one. Snake Eyes, LARIATOOOOO, and torture-rack neckbreaker mercifully end Amore's night.
Next week: Major Announcement(tm) by Stephanie McMahon, plus a battle royal for the next shot at NXT Champion Big E Langston.
Corey Graves vs. Bray Wyatt(w/ Tag Team Champions Luke Harper & Erick Rowan): So who's the face in THIS one? Wyatt is still wearing his "face of fear" mask...we're told it's due to a broken nose suffered in his recent bout with Chris Jericho. The opening exchange causes Wyatt to momentarily lose his mask but he replaces it with no incident. Graves catches him in a hanging headscissors over the ropes but Bray mows him down with the CROSS-BODYBLOCK OF DEATH. Graves is able to low-bridge Wyatt out of the ring, but the baseball slide misses its mark and Wyatt rams him backwards into the steel steps. Back in the ring, the avalanche hits but Graves rolls him up out of nowhere...for two. Bray loses the mask again and Graves takes what is offered, striking away at the face with fists and knees. He takes out the leg, fights off the Family, and hooks his Fuller Leglock(Lucky 13?) only for Harper to drop an elbow while the ref's tied up with Rowan. Wyatt ends it with the Sister Abigail...the Family beatdown ensues but Kassius Ohno makes the save! He makes a beeline for Wyatt but the numbers are too much for him...Harper and Rowan beat him down, then hold him for Wyatt to slap around. Ohno gets dropped with the Sister Abigail as well...that's it for this week.
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Mike Tenay, Todd Keneley, & Taz.
-Suicide won a triple threat match with Petey Williams and Joey Ryan when he pinned Ryan after a double-chickenwing dropped into a modified lungblower.
-Bound For Glory Series Qualifying Tournament: Sam Shaw d. Alex Silva by forfeit; The Aces & Eights claimed to have attacked Silva backstage. Brutus Magnus saved Shaw from a beatdown, leading to an impromptu match...
-Brutus Magnus d. Wes Brisco(w/ Doc Gallows & Garett Bischoff) by DQ when Doc & Garett interfered; Samoa Joe made the save.
-Ken Anderson d. Kurt Angle; Angle was distracted by the arrival of A.J. Styles at ringside, allowing Anderson to get in a low blow before scoring the cheap rollup pin.
-Mickie James d. Velvet Sky after a knee clip and low-altitude DDT to win the Women's Title (referee O.D.B.).
-A.J. Styles put on the Aces & Eights vest and even took out Kurt Angle's knee with the hammer, but he followed that up by bashing several of the lesser gang members with the hammer before bailing out of the ring. He's not aligned with anyone...for the moment.
SICW Special Comment
The busy wrestling weekend continued with SICW in East Carondelet. Trevor Murdoch was originally scheduled but "stepped aside" so Cowboy Bob Orton could get his hands on Ron Powers. Last Sunday's SICW Wrestling Explosion show advertised the original main event of Murdoch/Bull Schmitt vs. Powers/Flash Flanagan so I assumed Orton would simply take Murdoch's place in that one. It was changed to a singles bout...and that became an impromptu tag match with Butch Reed entering the ring as Orton's partner. As always: Card subject to change.
Classic Champion Ricky Cruz has been traveling a lot more lately and was wrestling in Puerto Rico this past weekend. His busier schedule led to speculation that his title reign may be coming to an end...especially since he recently hit the one-year mark as champion. Of course, this led to more fodder for Travis Cook to proclaim Ken Kasa(holder of the most prestigious beer pitcher in Midwest wrestling) as the true champ. Memo to self: Make a "Damn, You're Agile!" sign. Cruz's next scheduled title defense is against Powers, so we'll see how things go from there...
The undercard was solid as usual. Brandon Gallagher's in an odd spot on the proverbial ladder as he's scored a few upset wins lately, but Saturday was not one of those nights as he lost to Bobby D. Alexandre Rudolph tends to steamroll lower-card competitors but Chaz Wesson obviously doesn't fit into that particular tier. Despite the losses, "The American Viking" had good outings at both shows this past weekend.
Larry Matysik's sitdown interview with Butch Reed was fairly low-key and not always easy to hear...tough spot as Larry couldn't exactly get in the ring to do the interview.
The Big Texan has fallen out of favor with most of the resident heels around SICW...his team with Ron Powers exploded in grand fashion in Fairmont City, he indirectly cost Vaughn the tag match at Argosy, and he got pinned this week thanks to a well-timed schoolboy trip by Gary Jackson. Perhaps the new ring attire is a sign of his ongoing shift in allegiances...
Heath Hatton's developed a good following in SICW and he's been successful more often than not. He and Ace Hawkins got an indirect shoutout from Ryback on Twitter recently...the big man commented on defeating "two monstrous men" at last year's Extreme Rules pay-per-view. Bwahahaha.
Rookie Jake Parnell's already gone through a few name changes in his young career...he was "Gentleman Brad Fox" at the last Fairmont City show and he went by "Gentleman Jake Parnell" in East Carondelet. Maybe he'll embellish on the gimmick in due time...top hat and monocle, perhaps? :-D
Shorty Biggs and Max Archer weren't exactly on the same page in their handicap match against Texas last month, so they settled their issues at this show. The short-arm clothesline is a pretty cool move that doesn't get enough use these days...it was always identified with Jake "The Snake" Roberts as the setup for the DDT. Have seen Rudolph finish with it recently.
My friend Drew Abbenhaus commented on the fact that the guys in the main event are a bit(?) older but are still in far better shape than ourselves...heh. Reed competed in street clothes(he wasn't initially scheduled to wrestle) but Orton had his regular tights. Flash Flanagan nearly won the title last week but was completely left off the card this week due to the last-minute lineup change...his interruption of the show led to the impromptu tag match when Reed made the save. Powers scored a big win over Orton, giving him momentum heading into his title shot at Ricky Cruz next month...
CSCW had a show in Swansea last Saturday...I like some of the talent they're using and am planning on checking out their next show in June. The next two weekends are wrestling-free for me...for the more adventurous sorts, Pro Wrestling Collision has a show on Saturday in Carbondale. Haven't heard any updates on MECW, so June looks like this:
Saturday 6/8: MMWA in St. Louis
Friday 6/14: DPW in Glen Carbon
Saturday 6/15: SICW in East Carondelet
Saturday 6/22: CSCW in Swansea
Friday 6/28: SLA in Alton IL
Classic Champion Ricky Cruz has been traveling a lot more lately and was wrestling in Puerto Rico this past weekend. His busier schedule led to speculation that his title reign may be coming to an end...especially since he recently hit the one-year mark as champion. Of course, this led to more fodder for Travis Cook to proclaim Ken Kasa(holder of the most prestigious beer pitcher in Midwest wrestling) as the true champ. Memo to self: Make a "Damn, You're Agile!" sign. Cruz's next scheduled title defense is against Powers, so we'll see how things go from there...
The undercard was solid as usual. Brandon Gallagher's in an odd spot on the proverbial ladder as he's scored a few upset wins lately, but Saturday was not one of those nights as he lost to Bobby D. Alexandre Rudolph tends to steamroll lower-card competitors but Chaz Wesson obviously doesn't fit into that particular tier. Despite the losses, "The American Viking" had good outings at both shows this past weekend.
Larry Matysik's sitdown interview with Butch Reed was fairly low-key and not always easy to hear...tough spot as Larry couldn't exactly get in the ring to do the interview.
The Big Texan has fallen out of favor with most of the resident heels around SICW...his team with Ron Powers exploded in grand fashion in Fairmont City, he indirectly cost Vaughn the tag match at Argosy, and he got pinned this week thanks to a well-timed schoolboy trip by Gary Jackson. Perhaps the new ring attire is a sign of his ongoing shift in allegiances...
Heath Hatton's developed a good following in SICW and he's been successful more often than not. He and Ace Hawkins got an indirect shoutout from Ryback on Twitter recently...the big man commented on defeating "two monstrous men" at last year's Extreme Rules pay-per-view. Bwahahaha.
Rookie Jake Parnell's already gone through a few name changes in his young career...he was "Gentleman Brad Fox" at the last Fairmont City show and he went by "Gentleman Jake Parnell" in East Carondelet. Maybe he'll embellish on the gimmick in due time...top hat and monocle, perhaps? :-D
Shorty Biggs and Max Archer weren't exactly on the same page in their handicap match against Texas last month, so they settled their issues at this show. The short-arm clothesline is a pretty cool move that doesn't get enough use these days...it was always identified with Jake "The Snake" Roberts as the setup for the DDT. Have seen Rudolph finish with it recently.
My friend Drew Abbenhaus commented on the fact that the guys in the main event are a bit(?) older but are still in far better shape than ourselves...heh. Reed competed in street clothes(he wasn't initially scheduled to wrestle) but Orton had his regular tights. Flash Flanagan nearly won the title last week but was completely left off the card this week due to the last-minute lineup change...his interruption of the show led to the impromptu tag match when Reed made the save. Powers scored a big win over Orton, giving him momentum heading into his title shot at Ricky Cruz next month...
CSCW had a show in Swansea last Saturday...I like some of the talent they're using and am planning on checking out their next show in June. The next two weekends are wrestling-free for me...for the more adventurous sorts, Pro Wrestling Collision has a show on Saturday in Carbondale. Haven't heard any updates on MECW, so June looks like this:
Saturday 6/8: MMWA in St. Louis
Friday 6/14: DPW in Glen Carbon
Saturday 6/15: SICW in East Carondelet
Saturday 6/22: CSCW in Swansea
Friday 6/28: SLA in Alton IL
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Midweek wrestling
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Michael Cole & Mike Mizanin.
-Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) d. Big E Langston(w/ A.J. Lee); Alberto escaped a Big Ending attempt, hit an enzuigiri, and got the flash pin via rollup.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal(w/ Heath Slater) when Jey pinned Drew after the Headshrinker Splash. During the match, Ryback arrived in an ambulance and beat up the first person he saw(Slater), then threw him into the vehicle and left.
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & Todd Keneley.
-Mickie James d. Tara Varon(w/ Jessie Godderz) with a top-rope Thesz Press(referee O.D.B.).
-Commentators: Michael Cole & Mike Mizanin.
-Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) d. Big E Langston(w/ A.J. Lee); Alberto escaped a Big Ending attempt, hit an enzuigiri, and got the flash pin via rollup.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal(w/ Heath Slater) when Jey pinned Drew after the Headshrinker Splash. During the match, Ryback arrived in an ambulance and beat up the first person he saw(Slater), then threw him into the vehicle and left.
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & Todd Keneley.
-Mickie James d. Tara Varon(w/ Jessie Godderz) with a top-rope Thesz Press(referee O.D.B.).
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
DPW/FIST Combat Special Comment + This Week In Wrestling
Contrary to popular belief, I don't often venture into Sauget(Centreville's closer, har har). I've been to Pop's a few times in the past...I went for the two Fozzy shows with Chris Jericho and also the Underground Wrestling show a few years ago. I had an interview at the Penthouse Club once but oddly didn't get the doorman job...go figure.
The story behind this show: Sabu was going to be in town for PPV parties as Extreme Rules was in St. Louis on Sunday. Thus, Sabu was looking around for wrestling shows to work but nothing was available. As a result, Mike Gordon(who previously ran shows under the banner of FIST Combat) put together a show at the last minute with cooperation from Dynamo Pro Wrestling. The format was a tournament of sorts with Sabu participating...Tracey Smothers was a last-minute addition as he was announced on the day of the show.
Ben Simon ring-announces for just about everybody these days...he looked woefully out of place in his suit and tie while everyone else was in casual attire.
I don't know anything about the backgrounds of the guys in the opener...a quick search tells me that "Darkchild" Eric O'Shea's pro debut was in 1998 and he competes for UPW in Michigan(as does Sabu). Presumably he's not related to Douglas(RCW/UWA) or Jeff(3XW/PWC). The UPW page doesn't have anything on The Executioner...he's billed as a seven-footer and is presumably not related to Terry Gordy(or Jesse Dalton for that matter). Enough obscure references...the match wasn't very good. Maybe it was inexperience on the part of the masked man...he does have size on his side and could grow into a better performer down the line. I note that Sabu also made an appearance at CSCW on Saturday and that show had Executioner-O'Shea as well; I'm guessing they traveled together from Michigan.
The Dynamo four-corner match felt out of place in this environment as a more standard-issue bout. I doubt the onlookers cared about any backstory, but: Walsh won the Heavyweight Title from Karrington, Kevin X is a former GCW Champ and Gallagher is managed by Tiffany LaFane who used to be Karrington's valet. It was mostly a chaotic brawl with all four men in the ring at once...good action as expected from these guys. K.C. fought with Kevin X as Walsh hit his finisher(that really needs a proper name) on Gallagher for the win...X hit the Pavement Drop on Karrington afterwards to end the Demigod's terrible, horrible, no-good, very-bad day. At any rate, Tiffany was at her antagonistic best in making fun of the ringside fans...heh.
The random draw for the tournament took place as Mikey G called for my hat specifically...heh. One of the Facebook event pages spoiled the fact that we'd see Sabu vs. Captain Perverto(formerly Rat Boy)...oops. That one was total destruction on Sabu's part...notable that a lot of fans still know Perverto by his old name as I heard a lot of people cheering for Rat Boy.
Tracey Smothers(decked out in Confederate regalia) came out to New Jack's Natural Born Killaz theme...odd choice there. :) This was a total contrast to the previous match as he and Ken Kasa went really old-school...and it worked, to their credit. Smothers was portrayed as a fan of the Insane Clown Posse and the Juggalos(he's worked JCW shows in the past) and was accompanied by Poodoo The Cow & Dash Rando...more on that later. As you might expect, Travis Cook wasted no time in endearing himself to the Sauget faithful...err...
The next bout was a total power battle...this show definitely had a wide variety of talent. To put the match in perspective: Alexandre Rudolph was an "LWA Superfan" when the Lethal Wrestling Alliance was in its formative years and Adam Raw was one of the founding members of that group. Since that time, Rudolph has made quite a name for himself in the ring...Raw just recently returned to regular competition. Raw showed some impressive agility, including a somersault dive off the apron onto Rudolph that just barely cleared the guardrail. Raw's win was a slight surprise but the top-rope fallaway slam looked killer.
Similar to the four-corner bout earlier in the night, McNeil-Vaughn was a more traditional matchup. I thought Vaughn would win to put two faces and two heels in the finale, but Vaughn accidentally hit his manager and Billy got the flash pin to advance.
During intermission, Without MF'N Order(Perverto's band) performed along with the ICP-inspired Local Kingz. After their set, the Kingz griped about not being on the wrestling portion of the show and said they might just make their own spot. I can only assume they took issue with Poodoo & Rando(also ICP fans, going by their association with Smothers) being on the card while they were excluded...IT'Z A SHOOT, BAY-BEE~!
Speaking of people out of their element, WLW wrestlers Jack Gamble & Jon Webb answered the open challenge of the Bumrush Brothers. It turned out to be a non-title bout, sparking a hilarious response after the match from one or the other("THEN WHY ARE WE EVEN HERE?!"). Good matchup though the double-team finisher was a bit off.
Apparently another band was set to perform later in the night, so the main event was rushed so they could get the ring broken down in time...it even turned into a one-fall bout after being initially announced as an elimination match. Who would have thought that we'd ever see Rat Boy work with Sabu? Who would have thought we'd see Ian Storm work with Sabu AND Tracey Smothers? I feared for the table as it wasn't in good shape and nearly fell apart on its own...but things worked out in the end.
Briefly met both Smothers and Sabu afterwards...Tracey was totally cool and just hung out at the bar for a bit after the show. Smothers had his time in bigger feds: He was WCW U.S. Tag Champ with Steve Armstrong(The Southern Boys/Young Pistols), worked in the WWF as Freddie Joy Floyd(and once beat Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw, aka JBL!), and was a Full Blooded Italian in the original ECW. That last role prompted a great Joey Styles quote: "He couldn't find Italy on a map...he couldn't find Italy on a map OF ITALY!"
Also, I got my picture taken with Sabu(thanks to Mikey G and Drew Abbenhaus for making that happen)...he was a big part of the original ECW at a time when I was starting to discover the bigger picture of the wrestling world. I still remember the match he had with John Cena on WWE Saturday Night's Main Event when I thought he'd be a breakout star all over again...things didn't quite go that way but it's amazing to think that he was a part of WWE for a short time.
At any rate, that was part one of the weekend...
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
Main Event on Wednesday 5/22 has:
-Alberto Del Rio vs. Big E Langston
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal
NXT this week has:
-Corey Graves vs. Bray Wyatt
-Yoshi Tatsu vs. Antonio Cesaro
-Sami Zayn vs. Curt Hawkins
-Mason Ryan vs. Enzo Amore
Superstars this week has:
-Tons Of Funk & The Funkadactyls vs. Jimmy & Jey Uso & The Bella Twins
-Alex Riley vs. Damien Sandow
Smackdown on Friday 5/24 has:
-Chris Jericho vs. The Big Show
-Dean Ambrose vs. Kofi Kingston - U.S. Title
-Wade Barrett vs. Mike Mizanin - Intercontinental Title
-Daniel Bryan vs. Jack Swagger
-Sin Cara vs. Curtis Axel
-In action: Sheamus O'Shaunessy, Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins
Payback is on Sunday 6/16:
-John Cena vs. Ryback - WWE Title Ambulance Match
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday 5/23 has:
-Kurt Angle vs. Ken Anderson
-Velvet Sky vs. Mickie James - Women's Title
-Sam Shaw vs. Alex Silva - Bound For Glory Series Qualifying Tournament
Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/9:
-Bully Ray vs. Sting - Heavyweight Title
-Kurt Angle vs. A.J. Styles
-Kenny King vs. Chris Sabin vs. Suicide - X-Division Title - Ultimate X Match
-Chavo Guerrero Jr. & Shawn Hernandez vs. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries vs. Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) vs. James Storm & ? - Tag Team Titles
-Taryn Terrell vs. Gail Kim
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Taiji Ishimori vs. Roderick Strong
-Mark Briscoe vs. Colin Delaney
-MsChif vs. Cherry Bomb
Next show is Saturday 6/1 in San Antonio, TX:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Davey Richards - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin & B.J. Whitmer vs. 2 Members Of SCUM - Tornado Tag Match
-Jay Lethal vs. A.C.H.
-Adam Cole vs. Roderick Strong
-Appearing: reDRagon, Matt Taven, Eddie Edwards, Mark Briscoe, Athena
ROH has a show on Saturday 6/8 in Columbus, OH:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Eddie Edwards - Heavyweight Title
-Kevin Steen vs. Rhino
-Mark Briscoe vs. Matt Hardy
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas
-Michael Elgin, Jay Lethal, & B.J. Whitmer vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Rhett Titus, & Cliff Compton
-Davey Richards vs. Cedric Alexander
-Adam Cole vs. Caprice Coleman
ROH has a show on Saturday 6/22 in Baltimore, MD:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Mark Briscoe - Heavyweight Title
ROH has a show on Sunday 6/23 in Baltimore, MD:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Matt Hardy - Heavyweight Title
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/28 in Alton, IL:
-Darin Corbin vs. Arik Cannon - Heavyweight Title
-A.C.H. vs. T.J. Perkins - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Khris Wolfe vs. Gerald James - 10,000 Thumbtacks Match
-Davey Vega vs. K.C. Karrington - Non-Sanctioned Fight
-Evan Gelistico vs. Mat Fitchett - ACW Heavyweight Title
-The Hooligans vs. Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly
-Tadarius Thomas vs. Jojo Bravo
-Bolt Brady vs. Brandon Espinosa - ACW U-30 Title
-Adam Raw vs. Jordan Lacey
-Billy McNeil vs. Darin Childs vs. Alex The Big Owl vs. Darren Dean vs. Thomas Shire vs. Aaron Solo
DPW(dynamopro.weebly.com)
Next show is Friday 6/14 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Dan Walsh vs. Randomly-Drawn Opponent - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin vs. Trent Stone
-Ricky Cruz vs. Jeremy Wyatt - Dog Collar Match
-MsChif vs. Miss Natural - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
MMWA-SICW(saintlouiswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/8 in St. Louis, MO.
SICW has a show on Saturday 6/15 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Ron Powers - Classic Title - Referee Danny Boy Hawkins
METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/pages/MECW/147167285333132)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
PRO WRESTLING COLLISION(www.prowrestlingcollision.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/25 in Carbondale, IL:
-Heath Hatton vs. Shane Rich vs. Bull Bronson - Heavyweight Title
-Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins vs. Alex Castle & Reed Bentley - Tag Team Titles
-Kyle Sykes vs. Chase King
-Mikey McFinnegan vs. Justice
-Billy Hills vs. Matt King vs. J.J. Garrett vs. Mallaki Mathews vs. Jay Spade
-In action: Matt Cage, Alex Castle, Zakk Sawyer
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/7 in Grimes, IA.
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/1 in Kansas City, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Stevie Richards - Heavyweight Title
-Dan Walsh vs. Derek Stone - Central States Title
-The Heroes For Hire(Jimmy Rockwell & Zach Thompson) vs. Jake & Ryan King
-Mat Fitchett vs. Evan Gelistico
-Davey Vega vs. Pierre Abernathy
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/22 in Swansea, IL:
-Evan Money vs. Andy Dalton - NWA Central States Title
-Shane Somers vs. Shane Fury - NWA Illinois Title
CSCW has a show on Saturday 7/27 in Swansea, IL:
-Evan Money vs. Deven Spade - NWA Central States Title
RCW(no website)
RCW has a reunion show on Saturday 8/31 in Bethalto, IL.
UNAFFILIATED SHOWS
Saturday 6/15 in Jerseyville, IL:
-The Hooligans vs. Manimal & Chuey Martinez
-Ruben Steel vs. Jimmy Feltcher
-Appearing: Mickie Knuckles
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DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Thursday 5/30 in Orlando, FL:
-A.R. Fox vs. Nick Jackson - EVOLVE Title
-Johnny Gargano vs. Matt Jackson
-EITA vs. Tomahawk T.T.
-Samuray Del Sol vs. Anthony Nese
-Chuck Taylor vs. Brian Cage
-The Bravado Brothers vs. Sugar Dunkerton & Maxwell Chicago
-Fray Match: Andrew Everett, Caleb Konley, Jon Davis, Lince Dorado, Shane Strickland, Tommy Taylor
EVOLVE has a show on Saturday 6/1 in Jacksonville, FL:
-A.R. Fox vs. EITA
-Johnny Gargano vs. Tomahawk T.T.
-Shane Strickland vs. Samuray Del Sol
-Caleb Konley vs. Tommy Taylor
-The Young Bucks vs. Anthony Nese & Brian Cage
-Jon Davis vs. Chuck Taylor
-Lince Dorado vs. Jonny Vandal
-The Bravado Brothers vs. Andrew Everett & Derek Ryze
EVOLVE has a show on Sunday 6/2 in Ybor City, FL:
-Johnny Gargano vs. Samuray Del Sol - Open The Freedom Gate Title
-The Young Bucks vs. EITA & Tomahawk T.T. - Open The United Gate Titles
-Jon Davis vs. Brian Cage
-A.R. Fox vs. Lince Dorado
-The Bravado Brothers & Andrew Everett vs. Dos Ben Dejos & Shane Strickland
-Chuck Taylor vs. Caleb Konley
-Anthony Nese vs. Tommy Taylor
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 6/22 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Lance Storm
-2 Cold Scorpio vs. John Morrison
-The Young Bucks vs. Brian Kendrick & Paul London
-Appearing: Ric Flair, Terry Funk, Steiner Brothers, Carlito Colon, Maria Kanellis, Montel Vontavious Porter, Thea Trinidad, Mike Bennett, Tony Nese, Alex Reynolds
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)
Next show is Saturday 5/25 in Cornelia, GA:
-The Movement(Najasism & The Vandal) vs. The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams) - Tag Team Titles - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Jeremy Vain vs. Kevin Blue - Heavyweight Title
-Seth Delay vs. Anthony Henry
-Steven Walters vs. John Skyler
-Geter & The Urban Assault Squad(Shadow Jackson & Nemesis) vs. Shaun Tempers, Se7en, & Jagged Edge
-Azrael, Slim J, & Billy Buck vs. Bobby Moore & Hot Commodity(C.B. Suave & Tommy Penirelli)
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/2 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Icarus - Grand Championship
-Amasis vs. Ophidian - Sarcophagus Match
-Mark Angelosetti vs. Saturyne - Young Lions' Cup
-Ultramantis Black, Hallowicked, & Frightmare vs. The Colony Xtreme Force
-Gavin Loudspeaker vs. Tim Donst
WRESTLING IS RESPECT(www.prowrestlingrespect.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/30 in Boonton, NJ.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next shows are Saturday 10/19 & Sunday 10/20 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/24 in Ybor City, FL:
-Jessicka Havok vs. Portia Perez - SHINE Title Tournament Spot On The Line
-Rain vs. Angelina Love
-Mercedes Martinez vs. Mia Yim - SHINE Title Tournament
-Leva Bates vs. Taylor Made - SHINE Title Tournament
-Nikki Roxx vs. Allysin Kay - SHINE Title Tournament
-Santana Garrett vs. Kimberly - SHINE Title Tournament
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/28 in Berwyn, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Shane Hollister - Heavyweight Title
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/23 in Austin, TX featuring the American Joshi Queen Of Queens Tournament.
STL Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
MO Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
The story behind this show: Sabu was going to be in town for PPV parties as Extreme Rules was in St. Louis on Sunday. Thus, Sabu was looking around for wrestling shows to work but nothing was available. As a result, Mike Gordon(who previously ran shows under the banner of FIST Combat) put together a show at the last minute with cooperation from Dynamo Pro Wrestling. The format was a tournament of sorts with Sabu participating...Tracey Smothers was a last-minute addition as he was announced on the day of the show.
Ben Simon ring-announces for just about everybody these days...he looked woefully out of place in his suit and tie while everyone else was in casual attire.
I don't know anything about the backgrounds of the guys in the opener...a quick search tells me that "Darkchild" Eric O'Shea's pro debut was in 1998 and he competes for UPW in Michigan(as does Sabu). Presumably he's not related to Douglas(RCW/UWA) or Jeff(3XW/PWC). The UPW page doesn't have anything on The Executioner...he's billed as a seven-footer and is presumably not related to Terry Gordy(or Jesse Dalton for that matter). Enough obscure references...the match wasn't very good. Maybe it was inexperience on the part of the masked man...he does have size on his side and could grow into a better performer down the line. I note that Sabu also made an appearance at CSCW on Saturday and that show had Executioner-O'Shea as well; I'm guessing they traveled together from Michigan.
The Dynamo four-corner match felt out of place in this environment as a more standard-issue bout. I doubt the onlookers cared about any backstory, but: Walsh won the Heavyweight Title from Karrington, Kevin X is a former GCW Champ and Gallagher is managed by Tiffany LaFane who used to be Karrington's valet. It was mostly a chaotic brawl with all four men in the ring at once...good action as expected from these guys. K.C. fought with Kevin X as Walsh hit his finisher(that really needs a proper name) on Gallagher for the win...X hit the Pavement Drop on Karrington afterwards to end the Demigod's terrible, horrible, no-good, very-bad day. At any rate, Tiffany was at her antagonistic best in making fun of the ringside fans...heh.
The random draw for the tournament took place as Mikey G called for my hat specifically...heh. One of the Facebook event pages spoiled the fact that we'd see Sabu vs. Captain Perverto(formerly Rat Boy)...oops. That one was total destruction on Sabu's part...notable that a lot of fans still know Perverto by his old name as I heard a lot of people cheering for Rat Boy.
Tracey Smothers(decked out in Confederate regalia) came out to New Jack's Natural Born Killaz theme...odd choice there. :) This was a total contrast to the previous match as he and Ken Kasa went really old-school...and it worked, to their credit. Smothers was portrayed as a fan of the Insane Clown Posse and the Juggalos(he's worked JCW shows in the past) and was accompanied by Poodoo The Cow & Dash Rando...more on that later. As you might expect, Travis Cook wasted no time in endearing himself to the Sauget faithful...err...
The next bout was a total power battle...this show definitely had a wide variety of talent. To put the match in perspective: Alexandre Rudolph was an "LWA Superfan" when the Lethal Wrestling Alliance was in its formative years and Adam Raw was one of the founding members of that group. Since that time, Rudolph has made quite a name for himself in the ring...Raw just recently returned to regular competition. Raw showed some impressive agility, including a somersault dive off the apron onto Rudolph that just barely cleared the guardrail. Raw's win was a slight surprise but the top-rope fallaway slam looked killer.
Similar to the four-corner bout earlier in the night, McNeil-Vaughn was a more traditional matchup. I thought Vaughn would win to put two faces and two heels in the finale, but Vaughn accidentally hit his manager and Billy got the flash pin to advance.
During intermission, Without MF'N Order(Perverto's band) performed along with the ICP-inspired Local Kingz. After their set, the Kingz griped about not being on the wrestling portion of the show and said they might just make their own spot. I can only assume they took issue with Poodoo & Rando(also ICP fans, going by their association with Smothers) being on the card while they were excluded...IT'Z A SHOOT, BAY-BEE~!
Speaking of people out of their element, WLW wrestlers Jack Gamble & Jon Webb answered the open challenge of the Bumrush Brothers. It turned out to be a non-title bout, sparking a hilarious response after the match from one or the other("THEN WHY ARE WE EVEN HERE?!"). Good matchup though the double-team finisher was a bit off.
Apparently another band was set to perform later in the night, so the main event was rushed so they could get the ring broken down in time...it even turned into a one-fall bout after being initially announced as an elimination match. Who would have thought that we'd ever see Rat Boy work with Sabu? Who would have thought we'd see Ian Storm work with Sabu AND Tracey Smothers? I feared for the table as it wasn't in good shape and nearly fell apart on its own...but things worked out in the end.
Briefly met both Smothers and Sabu afterwards...Tracey was totally cool and just hung out at the bar for a bit after the show. Smothers had his time in bigger feds: He was WCW U.S. Tag Champ with Steve Armstrong(The Southern Boys/Young Pistols), worked in the WWF as Freddie Joy Floyd(and once beat Justin "Hawk" Bradshaw, aka JBL!), and was a Full Blooded Italian in the original ECW. That last role prompted a great Joey Styles quote: "He couldn't find Italy on a map...he couldn't find Italy on a map OF ITALY!"
Also, I got my picture taken with Sabu(thanks to Mikey G and Drew Abbenhaus for making that happen)...he was a big part of the original ECW at a time when I was starting to discover the bigger picture of the wrestling world. I still remember the match he had with John Cena on WWE Saturday Night's Main Event when I thought he'd be a breakout star all over again...things didn't quite go that way but it's amazing to think that he was a part of WWE for a short time.
At any rate, that was part one of the weekend...
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
Main Event on Wednesday 5/22 has:
-Alberto Del Rio vs. Big E Langston
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal
NXT this week has:
-Corey Graves vs. Bray Wyatt
-Yoshi Tatsu vs. Antonio Cesaro
-Sami Zayn vs. Curt Hawkins
-Mason Ryan vs. Enzo Amore
Superstars this week has:
-Tons Of Funk & The Funkadactyls vs. Jimmy & Jey Uso & The Bella Twins
-Alex Riley vs. Damien Sandow
Smackdown on Friday 5/24 has:
-Chris Jericho vs. The Big Show
-Dean Ambrose vs. Kofi Kingston - U.S. Title
-Wade Barrett vs. Mike Mizanin - Intercontinental Title
-Daniel Bryan vs. Jack Swagger
-Sin Cara vs. Curtis Axel
-In action: Sheamus O'Shaunessy, Randy Orton, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins
Payback is on Sunday 6/16:
-John Cena vs. Ryback - WWE Title Ambulance Match
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday 5/23 has:
-Kurt Angle vs. Ken Anderson
-Velvet Sky vs. Mickie James - Women's Title
-Sam Shaw vs. Alex Silva - Bound For Glory Series Qualifying Tournament
Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/9:
-Bully Ray vs. Sting - Heavyweight Title
-Kurt Angle vs. A.J. Styles
-Kenny King vs. Chris Sabin vs. Suicide - X-Division Title - Ultimate X Match
-Chavo Guerrero Jr. & Shawn Hernandez vs. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries vs. Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) vs. James Storm & ? - Tag Team Titles
-Taryn Terrell vs. Gail Kim
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Taiji Ishimori vs. Roderick Strong
-Mark Briscoe vs. Colin Delaney
-MsChif vs. Cherry Bomb
Next show is Saturday 6/1 in San Antonio, TX:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Davey Richards - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin & B.J. Whitmer vs. 2 Members Of SCUM - Tornado Tag Match
-Jay Lethal vs. A.C.H.
-Adam Cole vs. Roderick Strong
-Appearing: reDRagon, Matt Taven, Eddie Edwards, Mark Briscoe, Athena
ROH has a show on Saturday 6/8 in Columbus, OH:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Eddie Edwards - Heavyweight Title
-Kevin Steen vs. Rhino
-Mark Briscoe vs. Matt Hardy
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas
-Michael Elgin, Jay Lethal, & B.J. Whitmer vs. Jimmy Jacobs, Rhett Titus, & Cliff Compton
-Davey Richards vs. Cedric Alexander
-Adam Cole vs. Caprice Coleman
ROH has a show on Saturday 6/22 in Baltimore, MD:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Mark Briscoe - Heavyweight Title
ROH has a show on Sunday 6/23 in Baltimore, MD:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Matt Hardy - Heavyweight Title
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/28 in Alton, IL:
-Darin Corbin vs. Arik Cannon - Heavyweight Title
-A.C.H. vs. T.J. Perkins - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Khris Wolfe vs. Gerald James - 10,000 Thumbtacks Match
-Davey Vega vs. K.C. Karrington - Non-Sanctioned Fight
-Evan Gelistico vs. Mat Fitchett - ACW Heavyweight Title
-The Hooligans vs. Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly
-Tadarius Thomas vs. Jojo Bravo
-Bolt Brady vs. Brandon Espinosa - ACW U-30 Title
-Adam Raw vs. Jordan Lacey
-Billy McNeil vs. Darin Childs vs. Alex The Big Owl vs. Darren Dean vs. Thomas Shire vs. Aaron Solo
DPW(dynamopro.weebly.com)
Next show is Friday 6/14 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Dan Walsh vs. Randomly-Drawn Opponent - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin vs. Trent Stone
-Ricky Cruz vs. Jeremy Wyatt - Dog Collar Match
-MsChif vs. Miss Natural - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
MMWA-SICW(saintlouiswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/8 in St. Louis, MO.
SICW has a show on Saturday 6/15 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Ron Powers - Classic Title - Referee Danny Boy Hawkins
METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/pages/MECW/147167285333132)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
PRO WRESTLING COLLISION(www.prowrestlingcollision.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/25 in Carbondale, IL:
-Heath Hatton vs. Shane Rich vs. Bull Bronson - Heavyweight Title
-Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins vs. Alex Castle & Reed Bentley - Tag Team Titles
-Kyle Sykes vs. Chase King
-Mikey McFinnegan vs. Justice
-Billy Hills vs. Matt King vs. J.J. Garrett vs. Mallaki Mathews vs. Jay Spade
-In action: Matt Cage, Alex Castle, Zakk Sawyer
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/7 in Grimes, IA.
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/1 in Kansas City, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Stevie Richards - Heavyweight Title
-Dan Walsh vs. Derek Stone - Central States Title
-The Heroes For Hire(Jimmy Rockwell & Zach Thompson) vs. Jake & Ryan King
-Mat Fitchett vs. Evan Gelistico
-Davey Vega vs. Pierre Abernathy
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/22 in Swansea, IL:
-Evan Money vs. Andy Dalton - NWA Central States Title
-Shane Somers vs. Shane Fury - NWA Illinois Title
CSCW has a show on Saturday 7/27 in Swansea, IL:
-Evan Money vs. Deven Spade - NWA Central States Title
RCW(no website)
RCW has a reunion show on Saturday 8/31 in Bethalto, IL.
UNAFFILIATED SHOWS
Saturday 6/15 in Jerseyville, IL:
-The Hooligans vs. Manimal & Chuey Martinez
-Ruben Steel vs. Jimmy Feltcher
-Appearing: Mickie Knuckles
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DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Thursday 5/30 in Orlando, FL:
-A.R. Fox vs. Nick Jackson - EVOLVE Title
-Johnny Gargano vs. Matt Jackson
-EITA vs. Tomahawk T.T.
-Samuray Del Sol vs. Anthony Nese
-Chuck Taylor vs. Brian Cage
-The Bravado Brothers vs. Sugar Dunkerton & Maxwell Chicago
-Fray Match: Andrew Everett, Caleb Konley, Jon Davis, Lince Dorado, Shane Strickland, Tommy Taylor
EVOLVE has a show on Saturday 6/1 in Jacksonville, FL:
-A.R. Fox vs. EITA
-Johnny Gargano vs. Tomahawk T.T.
-Shane Strickland vs. Samuray Del Sol
-Caleb Konley vs. Tommy Taylor
-The Young Bucks vs. Anthony Nese & Brian Cage
-Jon Davis vs. Chuck Taylor
-Lince Dorado vs. Jonny Vandal
-The Bravado Brothers vs. Andrew Everett & Derek Ryze
EVOLVE has a show on Sunday 6/2 in Ybor City, FL:
-Johnny Gargano vs. Samuray Del Sol - Open The Freedom Gate Title
-The Young Bucks vs. EITA & Tomahawk T.T. - Open The United Gate Titles
-Jon Davis vs. Brian Cage
-A.R. Fox vs. Lince Dorado
-The Bravado Brothers & Andrew Everett vs. Dos Ben Dejos & Shane Strickland
-Chuck Taylor vs. Caleb Konley
-Anthony Nese vs. Tommy Taylor
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 6/22 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Lance Storm
-2 Cold Scorpio vs. John Morrison
-The Young Bucks vs. Brian Kendrick & Paul London
-Appearing: Ric Flair, Terry Funk, Steiner Brothers, Carlito Colon, Maria Kanellis, Montel Vontavious Porter, Thea Trinidad, Mike Bennett, Tony Nese, Alex Reynolds
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)
Next show is Saturday 5/25 in Cornelia, GA:
-The Movement(Najasism & The Vandal) vs. The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams) - Tag Team Titles - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Jeremy Vain vs. Kevin Blue - Heavyweight Title
-Seth Delay vs. Anthony Henry
-Steven Walters vs. John Skyler
-Geter & The Urban Assault Squad(Shadow Jackson & Nemesis) vs. Shaun Tempers, Se7en, & Jagged Edge
-Azrael, Slim J, & Billy Buck vs. Bobby Moore & Hot Commodity(C.B. Suave & Tommy Penirelli)
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/2 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Icarus - Grand Championship
-Amasis vs. Ophidian - Sarcophagus Match
-Mark Angelosetti vs. Saturyne - Young Lions' Cup
-Ultramantis Black, Hallowicked, & Frightmare vs. The Colony Xtreme Force
-Gavin Loudspeaker vs. Tim Donst
WRESTLING IS RESPECT(www.prowrestlingrespect.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/30 in Boonton, NJ.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next shows are Saturday 10/19 & Sunday 10/20 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/24 in Ybor City, FL:
-Jessicka Havok vs. Portia Perez - SHINE Title Tournament Spot On The Line
-Rain vs. Angelina Love
-Mercedes Martinez vs. Mia Yim - SHINE Title Tournament
-Leva Bates vs. Taylor Made - SHINE Title Tournament
-Nikki Roxx vs. Allysin Kay - SHINE Title Tournament
-Santana Garrett vs. Kimberly - SHINE Title Tournament
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/28 in Berwyn, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Shane Hollister - Heavyweight Title
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Next show is Sunday 6/23 in Austin, TX featuring the American Joshi Queen Of Queens Tournament.
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Anarchy Wrestling TV #379
Reportedly episode #378 had technical issues...we'll get back to that one when it's posted.
-Commentators: Tim E.D. & Bret Wolverton. It's a Hardcore Hell highlight reel...
-B.J. Hancock & Joey Rhymer d. Bobby Moore & Adrian Hawkins. Moore hit Hawkins with the loaded forearm by mistake, then B.J. & Rhymer took out Moore with a clothesline/clip combo. Joey got the pin on Moore after a splash/kneedrop combo off opposite turnbuckles.
-Se7en(w/ Jeff G. Bailey) d. Seth Delay via chokeslam after Bailey delivered a cheapshot with his own set of brass knuckles.
-Billy Buck d. Jacoby Boykins to retain the T.V. Title; Boykins tried a move off the second rope but Buck hit him in mid-air with the Buck Wild superkick for the win.
-C.B. Suave won a triple threat match with Tommy Penirelli and Stryknyn(C) to win the Young Lions' Title. The referee was knocked down and Stryknyn speared both opponents, but Anthony Henry ran into the ring and speared Stryknyn(ladies and gentlemen, we have a heel turn!). In the end, it was Suave that was able to make the pin cover on Stryknyn to win the belt.
-Commentators: Tim E.D. & Bret Wolverton. It's a Hardcore Hell highlight reel...
-B.J. Hancock & Joey Rhymer d. Bobby Moore & Adrian Hawkins. Moore hit Hawkins with the loaded forearm by mistake, then B.J. & Rhymer took out Moore with a clothesline/clip combo. Joey got the pin on Moore after a splash/kneedrop combo off opposite turnbuckles.
-Se7en(w/ Jeff G. Bailey) d. Seth Delay via chokeslam after Bailey delivered a cheapshot with his own set of brass knuckles.
-Billy Buck d. Jacoby Boykins to retain the T.V. Title; Boykins tried a move off the second rope but Buck hit him in mid-air with the Buck Wild superkick for the win.
-C.B. Suave won a triple threat match with Tommy Penirelli and Stryknyn(C) to win the Young Lions' Title. The referee was knocked down and Stryknyn speared both opponents, but Anthony Henry ran into the ring and speared Stryknyn(ladies and gentlemen, we have a heel turn!). In the end, it was Suave that was able to make the pin cover on Stryknyn to win the belt.
Monday, May 20, 2013
WWE Raw
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Chris Jericho & Mike Mizanin d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett & Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae). Fandango decided he'd rather dance than wrestle, leaving Wade to take a Codebreaker and tap out to Miz's figure-four leglock.
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Titus O'Neil(w/ Darren Young) after the Brogue Kick.
-Paul Heyman brought out his newest client: Michael McGillicutty, now renamed "Curtis Axel". That led to a confrontation with Triple H...
-Big E Langston(w/ A.J. Lee) d. Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez); A.J. distracted the ref by throwing Rodriguez's bucket into the ring. That allowed Big E to rake the eyes and get the surprise win with the Big Ending.
-A.J. Lee d. Layla El with the Black Widow(her version of the octopus hold).
-Cody Rhodes d. Zack Ryder after the Beautiful Disaster kick. Ryback destroyed Ryder afterwards and threw him into an ambulance.
-The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose & Tag Team Champions Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins) d. Hell No(Kane & Daniel Bryan) & Kofi Kingston; Rollins broke up a chokeslam attempt on Reigns with a springboard knee trembler, allowing Reigns to capitalize with the spear for the win.
-Randy Orton d. Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter) via RKO.
-Triple H vs. Curtis Axel(w/ Paul Heyman) ended in a no-contest; HHH went into the match against doctor's orders and started acting disoriented at one point...the referees and doctors had to check on him at ringside as the show ended.
-Chris Jericho & Mike Mizanin d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett & Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae). Fandango decided he'd rather dance than wrestle, leaving Wade to take a Codebreaker and tap out to Miz's figure-four leglock.
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Titus O'Neil(w/ Darren Young) after the Brogue Kick.
-Paul Heyman brought out his newest client: Michael McGillicutty, now renamed "Curtis Axel". That led to a confrontation with Triple H...
-Big E Langston(w/ A.J. Lee) d. Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez); A.J. distracted the ref by throwing Rodriguez's bucket into the ring. That allowed Big E to rake the eyes and get the surprise win with the Big Ending.
-A.J. Lee d. Layla El with the Black Widow(her version of the octopus hold).
-Cody Rhodes d. Zack Ryder after the Beautiful Disaster kick. Ryback destroyed Ryder afterwards and threw him into an ambulance.
-The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose & Tag Team Champions Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins) d. Hell No(Kane & Daniel Bryan) & Kofi Kingston; Rollins broke up a chokeslam attempt on Reigns with a springboard knee trembler, allowing Reigns to capitalize with the spear for the win.
-Randy Orton d. Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter) via RKO.
-Triple H vs. Curtis Axel(w/ Paul Heyman) ended in a no-contest; HHH went into the match against doctor's orders and started acting disoriented at one point...the referees and doctors had to check on him at ringside as the show ended.
Comedy Part 487: We Were Told There Would Be Cupcakes
Location: Jilly's Steakhouse
Emcee: Bobby Jaycox
After: Bobby Jaycox
Before: Ben Johnson
Decided to check this show out...I asked about it beforehand and was offered a guest spot. The rest of the lineup featured Frankie Chubb, Kevin White, and Aaron Brooks so I was in good company. Feel like my set went reasonably well as I got to use some of my newer material. Aaron joked about how he thought this was the Jilly's restaurant with the cupcakes...as it turned out, the kitchen made him a big cupcake at the end of the night. Bwahahaha.
Emcee: Bobby Jaycox
After: Bobby Jaycox
Before: Ben Johnson
Decided to check this show out...I asked about it beforehand and was offered a guest spot. The rest of the lineup featured Frankie Chubb, Kevin White, and Aaron Brooks so I was in good company. Feel like my set went reasonably well as I got to use some of my newer material. Aaron joked about how he thought this was the Jilly's restaurant with the cupcakes...as it turned out, the kitchen made him a big cupcake at the end of the night. Bwahahaha.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
WWE Extreme Rules (St. Louis, MO)
-Mike Mizanin d. Cody Rhodes with the figure-four leglock.
-Chris Jericho d. Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae) after the Codebreaker.
-Dean Ambrose(w/ Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins) d. Kofi Kingston with the headlock driver to win the U.S. Title.
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Mark Henry in a strap match.
-Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) d. Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter) with the cross-armbreaker in an I Quit Match.
-Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins(w/ Dean Ambrose) d. Hell No(Kane & Daniel Bryan) to win the Tag Team Titles when Reigns pinned Bryan after a torture rack/flying knee trembler double-team.
-Randy Orton d. The Big Show in an extreme-rules match after an RKO onto a chair followed by the running head punt.
-John Cena fought Ryback to a no-contest to retain the WWE Title; Ryback rammed Cena through the entrance set and the referee stopped the match.
-Brock Lesnar(w/ Paul Heyman) d. Triple H in a cage match after Heyman's interference led to a sledgehammer shot and F-5.
-Chris Jericho d. Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae) after the Codebreaker.
-Dean Ambrose(w/ Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins) d. Kofi Kingston with the headlock driver to win the U.S. Title.
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Mark Henry in a strap match.
-Alberto Del Rio(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) d. Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter) with the cross-armbreaker in an I Quit Match.
-Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins(w/ Dean Ambrose) d. Hell No(Kane & Daniel Bryan) to win the Tag Team Titles when Reigns pinned Bryan after a torture rack/flying knee trembler double-team.
-Randy Orton d. The Big Show in an extreme-rules match after an RKO onto a chair followed by the running head punt.
-John Cena fought Ryback to a no-contest to retain the WWE Title; Ryback rammed Cena through the entrance set and the referee stopped the match.
-Brock Lesnar(w/ Paul Heyman) d. Triple H in a cage match after Heyman's interference led to a sledgehammer shot and F-5.
Weekend wrestling
Pro Wrestling Collision TV #8
Commentators: Kevin Hunsperger & Jerome Cusson.
Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins vs. The Kings Of The Armory(Sugar Dunkerton & Aaron Epic) for the Tag Team Titles: It's a face/face battle for the belts...and it's confirmed that the winners will defend against Alex Castle & Reed Bentley at the next event. YAY WRESTLING~! Cue the feeling-out process...Hawkins and Epic tangle, then Espinosa and Dunkerton lock up as it threatens to turn into a dance-off. Tempers flare as the four men exchange harsh words, then they all start brawling...IT'S ON~! Just as things are getting good, Castle and Bentley run in for the Sportz Entertainment Finish...bah! Now Matt Cage and Zakk Sawyer join the fun as the heels beat down both teams...No Limits Champion Joey O'Riley runs off the heels with a 2x4, but the damage has been done as Cage managed to re-injure Epic's knee.
Heavyweight Champion Heath Hatton addresses his recent battles...
Kyle Sykes vs. Frank Wyatt(w/ J. Wellington Beauregard): Sykes and Chase King were allowed to pick each other's poison for the night...it appears King went the sadistic route with his choice of the super heavyweight Wyatt. Sykes was able to beat the larger Matt King recently, to his credit...and he finally gets Chase in the ring at the next event. Sykes tries to keep moving in the early going but Wyatt finally catches him and it's downhill from there. Beauregard's managerial associate Gaylord Stevens comes out to ringside despite his lack of official allegiance to Wyatt...hmm. Sykes goes aerial in his big rally, hitting the plancha off the top as Wyatt seeks refuge on the floor. Back in the ring, moonsault press gets two...and Wyatt finally declares playtime over and pummels him. Repeated turnbuckle powerbombs lead into a standard powerbomb and that whole sequence goes past the referee's five-count...that's a DQ. King Entertainment(Chase & Matt) decide to add more damage to the already banged-up Kyle Sykes, dropping him with their K-2 double-team finisher(fireman's-carry by Matt spun into a Diamond Cutter by Chase).
Espinosa, Hawkins, O'Riley, & Dunkerton issue the challenge to Cage, Castle, Bentley, & Sawyer for an eight-man tag later tonight.
Heavyweight Champion Heath Hatton vs. Chase King(w/ Matt King), non-title: This was Sykes' choice for King's opponent. Hatton's set to defend in a triple threat match against Shane Rich and Bull Bronson at the next event. Heath overpowers King at the start and King claims a hair pull...ha ha. Hatton controls the action until Matt interjects himself, allowing Chase to attack from behind...then Chase ties up the ref while Matt runs Heath into the ringpost. It essentially becomes a two-on-one situation as Matt gets in his shots whenever the official's attention is elsewhere. Heath finally fights back with a spinebuster, but Matt blatantly enters the ring to clothesline Hatton while the ref is with Chase, allowing Chase to cover...for two. Chase goes to the top rope but misses the splash...time for the real rally. Russian legsweep gets two. Third floor...Heath kicks Matt away before landing the missile dropkick. Enter Bull Bronson...and he breaks up the H2KO(falling DDT) for the DQ...even the announcers are getting sick of all the disqualification finishes. Shane Rich enters for the save but Hatton BELTs him by mistake(he was aiming for Bull) as Kyle Sykes runs out to brawl with King Entertainment...then Bronson plants Heath with a Demon Bomb and poses with the belt. Heath and Shane recover but Rich is upset about being hit with the belt...
No Limits Champion Joey O'Riley, Tag Team Champions Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins, & Sugar Dunkerton vs. Matt Cage, Alex Castle, Reed Bentley, & Zakk Sawyer: It's a pier-six(eight?) brawl right out of the gate and the good guys clear the ring. Add a few big dives for good measure...why not? We finally settle down to two guys in the ring(Dunkerton and Cage)...it's noted that the faces took the time to color-coordinate for this one as they're all in green. Castle and Bentley are apparently the "Gentlemen Broncos"...okay. Sawyer takes a beating that includes Sugar literally dribbling his head like a basketball...well played. Cage finally turns the tide against Espinosa by pulling him into the middle rope throat-first...but Espy gets out of trouble and makes the hot tag to Hawkins. Ace cleans house and tags in O'Riley who keeps up the high-flying assault, but the heels work together to stop Joey in his tracks. O'Riley finally fights out of a Cage superplex and hits a slingshot DDT...tag to Sawyer, tag to Dunkerton! Sugar gets a figure-four leglock and Joey gets the same hold on Cage...then Espy gets Castle in the hold and Hawkins gets Bentley! The ref isn't sure who to check but the heels fight out of the holds, then the finishers start flying...Espinosa frog-splashes Cage but Castle stops Espy with a low blow. Castle and Bentley hit Espinosa with the spike fisherman buster and Bentley gets the three-count! Reed grabs the three belts at ringside and hands the No Limits Title belt to Sawyer...leading to Cage grabbing it for himself. Heh.
ROH TV
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Steve Corino.
-Jimmy Jacobs d. Jay Lethal after the Contra Code.
-Rhett Titus & Cliff Compton d. Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander when Titus pinned Coleman after an elevated DDT.
-Adam Cole d. Kevin Steen; Compton interfered and distracted the ref while Jacobs ran in to hit Steen with a chain. Cole saw the interference but took the opportunity to superkick Steen in the back of the head, then get the win with the Florida Key(straitjacket German suplex).
-Next week: Taiji Ishimori vs. Roderick Strong.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentator: Larry Matysik.
-Flashback to October 1978: Paul Orndorff & Ted DiBiase d. Harley Race & Bulldog Bob Brown when Dibiase pinned Race with a German suplex.
-Flashback to March 1962: Pat O'Connor d. Lorenzo Parente when a pin reversal sequence ended in a sunset flip. Joe Garagiola interviewed O'Connor afterwards and Pat demonstrated a few holds, including the reverse rolling cradle.
-Flashback to June 1982: Ric Flair d. Art Cruz with the figure-four leglock despite the distraction of Dick The Bruiser "borrowing" his robe and NWA World Title belt.
-Flashback to May 1979: Matysik did an interview with Rip Hawk on the 20th anniversary of Wrestling At The Chase.
Commentators: Kevin Hunsperger & Jerome Cusson.
Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins vs. The Kings Of The Armory(Sugar Dunkerton & Aaron Epic) for the Tag Team Titles: It's a face/face battle for the belts...and it's confirmed that the winners will defend against Alex Castle & Reed Bentley at the next event. YAY WRESTLING~! Cue the feeling-out process...Hawkins and Epic tangle, then Espinosa and Dunkerton lock up as it threatens to turn into a dance-off. Tempers flare as the four men exchange harsh words, then they all start brawling...IT'S ON~! Just as things are getting good, Castle and Bentley run in for the Sportz Entertainment Finish...bah! Now Matt Cage and Zakk Sawyer join the fun as the heels beat down both teams...No Limits Champion Joey O'Riley runs off the heels with a 2x4, but the damage has been done as Cage managed to re-injure Epic's knee.
Heavyweight Champion Heath Hatton addresses his recent battles...
Kyle Sykes vs. Frank Wyatt(w/ J. Wellington Beauregard): Sykes and Chase King were allowed to pick each other's poison for the night...it appears King went the sadistic route with his choice of the super heavyweight Wyatt. Sykes was able to beat the larger Matt King recently, to his credit...and he finally gets Chase in the ring at the next event. Sykes tries to keep moving in the early going but Wyatt finally catches him and it's downhill from there. Beauregard's managerial associate Gaylord Stevens comes out to ringside despite his lack of official allegiance to Wyatt...hmm. Sykes goes aerial in his big rally, hitting the plancha off the top as Wyatt seeks refuge on the floor. Back in the ring, moonsault press gets two...and Wyatt finally declares playtime over and pummels him. Repeated turnbuckle powerbombs lead into a standard powerbomb and that whole sequence goes past the referee's five-count...that's a DQ. King Entertainment(Chase & Matt) decide to add more damage to the already banged-up Kyle Sykes, dropping him with their K-2 double-team finisher(fireman's-carry by Matt spun into a Diamond Cutter by Chase).
Espinosa, Hawkins, O'Riley, & Dunkerton issue the challenge to Cage, Castle, Bentley, & Sawyer for an eight-man tag later tonight.
Heavyweight Champion Heath Hatton vs. Chase King(w/ Matt King), non-title: This was Sykes' choice for King's opponent. Hatton's set to defend in a triple threat match against Shane Rich and Bull Bronson at the next event. Heath overpowers King at the start and King claims a hair pull...ha ha. Hatton controls the action until Matt interjects himself, allowing Chase to attack from behind...then Chase ties up the ref while Matt runs Heath into the ringpost. It essentially becomes a two-on-one situation as Matt gets in his shots whenever the official's attention is elsewhere. Heath finally fights back with a spinebuster, but Matt blatantly enters the ring to clothesline Hatton while the ref is with Chase, allowing Chase to cover...for two. Chase goes to the top rope but misses the splash...time for the real rally. Russian legsweep gets two. Third floor...Heath kicks Matt away before landing the missile dropkick. Enter Bull Bronson...and he breaks up the H2KO(falling DDT) for the DQ...even the announcers are getting sick of all the disqualification finishes. Shane Rich enters for the save but Hatton BELTs him by mistake(he was aiming for Bull) as Kyle Sykes runs out to brawl with King Entertainment...then Bronson plants Heath with a Demon Bomb and poses with the belt. Heath and Shane recover but Rich is upset about being hit with the belt...
No Limits Champion Joey O'Riley, Tag Team Champions Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins, & Sugar Dunkerton vs. Matt Cage, Alex Castle, Reed Bentley, & Zakk Sawyer: It's a pier-six(eight?) brawl right out of the gate and the good guys clear the ring. Add a few big dives for good measure...why not? We finally settle down to two guys in the ring(Dunkerton and Cage)...it's noted that the faces took the time to color-coordinate for this one as they're all in green. Castle and Bentley are apparently the "Gentlemen Broncos"...okay. Sawyer takes a beating that includes Sugar literally dribbling his head like a basketball...well played. Cage finally turns the tide against Espinosa by pulling him into the middle rope throat-first...but Espy gets out of trouble and makes the hot tag to Hawkins. Ace cleans house and tags in O'Riley who keeps up the high-flying assault, but the heels work together to stop Joey in his tracks. O'Riley finally fights out of a Cage superplex and hits a slingshot DDT...tag to Sawyer, tag to Dunkerton! Sugar gets a figure-four leglock and Joey gets the same hold on Cage...then Espy gets Castle in the hold and Hawkins gets Bentley! The ref isn't sure who to check but the heels fight out of the holds, then the finishers start flying...Espinosa frog-splashes Cage but Castle stops Espy with a low blow. Castle and Bentley hit Espinosa with the spike fisherman buster and Bentley gets the three-count! Reed grabs the three belts at ringside and hands the No Limits Title belt to Sawyer...leading to Cage grabbing it for himself. Heh.
ROH TV
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Steve Corino.
-Jimmy Jacobs d. Jay Lethal after the Contra Code.
-Rhett Titus & Cliff Compton d. Caprice Coleman & Cedric Alexander when Titus pinned Coleman after an elevated DDT.
-Adam Cole d. Kevin Steen; Compton interfered and distracted the ref while Jacobs ran in to hit Steen with a chain. Cole saw the interference but took the opportunity to superkick Steen in the back of the head, then get the win with the Florida Key(straitjacket German suplex).
-Next week: Taiji Ishimori vs. Roderick Strong.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentator: Larry Matysik.
-Flashback to October 1978: Paul Orndorff & Ted DiBiase d. Harley Race & Bulldog Bob Brown when Dibiase pinned Race with a German suplex.
-Flashback to March 1962: Pat O'Connor d. Lorenzo Parente when a pin reversal sequence ended in a sunset flip. Joe Garagiola interviewed O'Connor afterwards and Pat demonstrated a few holds, including the reverse rolling cradle.
-Flashback to June 1982: Ric Flair d. Art Cruz with the figure-four leglock despite the distraction of Dick The Bruiser "borrowing" his robe and NWA World Title belt.
-Flashback to May 1979: Matysik did an interview with Rip Hawk on the 20th anniversary of Wrestling At The Chase.
Saturday SICW Results From East Carondelet, IL
-Bobby D d. Brandon Gallagher after an elevated neckbreaker.
-Chaz Wesson d. Alexandre Rudolph with a Steamboat Press.
-Larry Matysik conducted a live sitdown interview with Butch Reed.
-Gary Jackson & Chris Hargas d. Dave Vaughn & The Big Texan; Texan picked up Hargas for a slam but Gary got behind Texan for a schoolboy trip and Hargas fell on top for the pin.
-Heath Hatton d. Waco by DQ when Waco stopped Heath's H2KO finisher with a low blow. After recovering from the cheapshot, Hatton pulled Waco back into the ring to hit the move.
-Ken Kasa(w/ Travis Cook) d. Jake Parnell after the John Wu Dropkick, retaining what I am affectionately referring to as the Classic Wrestling Beer Pitcher.
-Shorty Biggs d. Max Archer after a short-arm lariat.
-The scheduled main event between Cowboy Bob Orton and Ron Powers was interrupted by Flash Flanagan. Flash was upset about being left off the card and attacked Orton along with Powers until Butch Reed made the save, leading to...
-Ron Powers & Flash Flanagan d. Cowboy Bob Orton & Butch Reed; Flanagan broke up a superplex attempt on Powers, allowing Ron to finish off Orton with a diving headbutt off the middle rope.
-Chaz Wesson d. Alexandre Rudolph with a Steamboat Press.
-Larry Matysik conducted a live sitdown interview with Butch Reed.
-Gary Jackson & Chris Hargas d. Dave Vaughn & The Big Texan; Texan picked up Hargas for a slam but Gary got behind Texan for a schoolboy trip and Hargas fell on top for the pin.
-Heath Hatton d. Waco by DQ when Waco stopped Heath's H2KO finisher with a low blow. After recovering from the cheapshot, Hatton pulled Waco back into the ring to hit the move.
-Ken Kasa(w/ Travis Cook) d. Jake Parnell after the John Wu Dropkick, retaining what I am affectionately referring to as the Classic Wrestling Beer Pitcher.
-Shorty Biggs d. Max Archer after a short-arm lariat.
-The scheduled main event between Cowboy Bob Orton and Ron Powers was interrupted by Flash Flanagan. Flash was upset about being left off the card and attacked Orton along with Powers until Butch Reed made the save, leading to...
-Ron Powers & Flash Flanagan d. Cowboy Bob Orton & Butch Reed; Flanagan broke up a superplex attempt on Powers, allowing Ron to finish off Orton with a diving headbutt off the middle rope.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Friday DPW/FIST Combat Results From Sauget, IL + Other Show Results
-The Executioner d. Eric O'Shea after a chokeslam.
-Dynamo Heavyweight Champion Dan Walsh won a non-title four-corner match with Kevin X, K.C. Karrington, and Brandon Gallagher(w/ Tiffany LaFane) when he pinned Gallagher after the half-nelson slam.
-The match pairings for the Lethal Lottery Tournament were drawn from a ringsider's Wayne's World cap...
-Sabu d. Captain Perverto(aka Rat Boy) after an Arabian Facebuster(legdrop-with-chair, young'uns) off the second rope.
-Ken Kasa(w/ Travis Cook) d. Tracey Smothers(w/ Poodoo The Cow & Dash Rando) after a low blow behind the referee's back followed by a clothesline with Smothers' Dixie flagpole.
-Adam Raw d. Alexandre Rudolph after a fallaway slam off the turnbuckles.
-Billy McNeil d. Dave Vaughn(w/ Travis Cook) after Cook's interference backfired, leading to Billy getting the pin with a victory roll.
-The scheduled tag match didn't happen as the Local Kings(one of the intermission bands along with Without MF'N Order) jumped Poodoo and Rando beforehand...that led to The Bumrush Brothers issuing an open challenge.
-Dynamo Tag Team Champions The Bumrush Brothers(Shorty Biggs & Outtkast) d. Jack Gamble & Jon Webb in a non-title match when Shorty pinned Webb after a double-team powerbomb.
-Billy McNeil won a four-corner match with Sabu, Ken Kasa(w/ Travis Cook), and Adam Raw to win the Lethal Lottery Tournament. Sabu was fashionably late and blitzed Kasa & Raw with chair throws, then smashed Kasa through a table with an Arabian Facebuster off the top rope to the back of the head. In the chaos, McNeil hit a frog splash on the stunned Raw to get the winning fall.
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Friday 3XW results from Altoona, IA:
-Ray Stryker won a four-corner match with Devin Carter, Sparrow, and Jaysin Strife.
-Barry Ryte d. J.J. Garrett.
-Jimmy Rockwell d. Mike Sydal in a best-of-three-falls match.
-Mark Sterling & Bradley Charles d. Heavyweight Champion Ryan Slade & A.J. Smooth
-Casanova d. Supafli to win the Pure Wrestling Title.
-Jake & Ryan King d. Joey Anderson & Ricky Love to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Mark Sterling won a Gauntlet For The Gold-style battle royal.
Friday AAW results from Berwyn, IL:
-Marion Fontaine & Louis Lyndon d. Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza).
-Miss Natural d. Heidi Lovelace.
-Tag Team Champion Jake Crist d. Jimmy Jacobs.
-Davey Richards d. Archibald Peck.
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly d. Heavyweight Champion Michael Elgin & Heritage Champion A.C.H.
-Dan Lawrence, Tweek Phoenix, & Keith Walker d. Colt Cabana, Juntai Miller, & Mat Fitchett.
-Eddie Kingston d. Jordan McEntyre.
-Eddie Kingston d. Markus Crane.
-Silas Young d. Samuray Del Sol.
-Shane Hollister d. Sami Callihan in a last-man-standing match.
Saturday ROH results from Richmond, VA:
-Michael Elgin d. Kyle Matthews.
-Adam Cole d. Adam Page.
-Mark Briscoe d. Roderick Strong.
-Tommaso Ciampa d. Chris LaRusso.
-The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) d. Rhett Titus & Cliff Compton.
-A-1(Jeff Early & Zak Hilton) d. Aden Chambers & Brandon Day.
-Jay Lethal, Caprice Coleman, & Cedric Alexander d. T.V. Champion Matt Taven & Tag Team Champions reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish).
-Kevin Steen d. Jimmy Jacobs in a no-DQ match.
-Jay Briscoe d. B.J. Whitmer to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday(matinee) CHIKARA results from Chicago, IL featuring the Tag World Grand Prix:
-The Young Bucks d. The Baltic Siege.
-Hallowicked & Frightmare d. The Colony Xtreme Force by DQ.
-The Batiri d. The Bravado Brothers.
-The Kentucky Buffet(renamed the Daywalkers and managed by Gangrel) d. Zero Gravity.
-The Colony d. Los Ice Creams.
-The Devastation Corporation d. Gary The Barnowl & Pierre Abernathy(subbing for The Heartthrobs).
-Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin d. Saturyne & Heidi Lovelace.
-Jigsaw & The Shard d. Da Soul Touchaz.
Saturday(evening) CHIKARA results from Chicago, IL:
-The Young Bucks d. Hallowicked & Frightmare.
-The Batiri d. The Daywalkers.
-The Colony fought The Devastation Corporation to a double countout.
-Jigsaw & The Shard d. Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin.
-The Young Bucks d. The Batiri.
-Icarus d. Colt Cabana.
-Eddie Kingston d. Archibald Peck via ref stoppage to retain the Grand Championship.
-Jigsaw & The Shard d. The Young Bucks to win the Tag World Grand Prix.
Saturday CSCW results from Swansea, IL:
-Chris Logan d. Justa Mazing.
-Joker won a three-way dance with Jimmy D and Johnny Bluestreak(D pinned Bluestreak, Joker beat D by DQ).
-The Executioner d. Eric O'Shea.
-Darren Dean d. Aaron Solo.
-Shane Fury d. Dakota Prodigy.
-Evan Money d. C.B. Kool to retain the NWA Central States Title.
-Shane Somers d. Ax Allwardt by DQ to retain the NWA Illinois Title.
Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:
-Jeff Gant d. Machiko.
-Miss Maulie d. Scotty Santiago.
-Darin Childs d. Jason Silver.
-Gary Jay d. Shawn Vexx.
-Bolt Brady d. Ricky Starks to retain the U-30 Title.
-Kevin Douglas d. Alexandre Rudolph.
-Athena won a four-way dance with Jason Silver, Barrett Brown, and Carson to retain the T.V. Title.
-Matthew Palmer d. Scot Summers to retain the Hardcore Title.
-Angel Blue d. Barbi Hayden in an evening gown match.
-J.T. LaMotta d. Davey Vega.
-Jack Jameson & Ricky Romida d. Steve & Scotty Santiago.
-Jojo Bravo & Thomas Shire won a gauntlet match to retain the Tag Team Titles, last eliminating Jack Jameson & Ricky Romida.
-A.C.H. d. Jeff Gant.
-Evan Gelistico d. Joshi Champion Jessica James in a tuxedo-vs.-evening gown match to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Dynamo Heavyweight Champion Dan Walsh won a non-title four-corner match with Kevin X, K.C. Karrington, and Brandon Gallagher(w/ Tiffany LaFane) when he pinned Gallagher after the half-nelson slam.
-The match pairings for the Lethal Lottery Tournament were drawn from a ringsider's Wayne's World cap...
-Sabu d. Captain Perverto(aka Rat Boy) after an Arabian Facebuster(legdrop-with-chair, young'uns) off the second rope.
-Ken Kasa(w/ Travis Cook) d. Tracey Smothers(w/ Poodoo The Cow & Dash Rando) after a low blow behind the referee's back followed by a clothesline with Smothers' Dixie flagpole.
-Adam Raw d. Alexandre Rudolph after a fallaway slam off the turnbuckles.
-Billy McNeil d. Dave Vaughn(w/ Travis Cook) after Cook's interference backfired, leading to Billy getting the pin with a victory roll.
-The scheduled tag match didn't happen as the Local Kings(one of the intermission bands along with Without MF'N Order) jumped Poodoo and Rando beforehand...that led to The Bumrush Brothers issuing an open challenge.
-Dynamo Tag Team Champions The Bumrush Brothers(Shorty Biggs & Outtkast) d. Jack Gamble & Jon Webb in a non-title match when Shorty pinned Webb after a double-team powerbomb.
-Billy McNeil won a four-corner match with Sabu, Ken Kasa(w/ Travis Cook), and Adam Raw to win the Lethal Lottery Tournament. Sabu was fashionably late and blitzed Kasa & Raw with chair throws, then smashed Kasa through a table with an Arabian Facebuster off the top rope to the back of the head. In the chaos, McNeil hit a frog splash on the stunned Raw to get the winning fall.
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Friday 3XW results from Altoona, IA:
-Ray Stryker won a four-corner match with Devin Carter, Sparrow, and Jaysin Strife.
-Barry Ryte d. J.J. Garrett.
-Jimmy Rockwell d. Mike Sydal in a best-of-three-falls match.
-Mark Sterling & Bradley Charles d. Heavyweight Champion Ryan Slade & A.J. Smooth
-Casanova d. Supafli to win the Pure Wrestling Title.
-Jake & Ryan King d. Joey Anderson & Ricky Love to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Mark Sterling won a Gauntlet For The Gold-style battle royal.
Friday AAW results from Berwyn, IL:
-Marion Fontaine & Louis Lyndon d. Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza).
-Miss Natural d. Heidi Lovelace.
-Tag Team Champion Jake Crist d. Jimmy Jacobs.
-Davey Richards d. Archibald Peck.
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly d. Heavyweight Champion Michael Elgin & Heritage Champion A.C.H.
-Dan Lawrence, Tweek Phoenix, & Keith Walker d. Colt Cabana, Juntai Miller, & Mat Fitchett.
-Eddie Kingston d. Jordan McEntyre.
-Eddie Kingston d. Markus Crane.
-Silas Young d. Samuray Del Sol.
-Shane Hollister d. Sami Callihan in a last-man-standing match.
Saturday ROH results from Richmond, VA:
-Michael Elgin d. Kyle Matthews.
-Adam Cole d. Adam Page.
-Mark Briscoe d. Roderick Strong.
-Tommaso Ciampa d. Chris LaRusso.
-The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) d. Rhett Titus & Cliff Compton.
-A-1(Jeff Early & Zak Hilton) d. Aden Chambers & Brandon Day.
-Jay Lethal, Caprice Coleman, & Cedric Alexander d. T.V. Champion Matt Taven & Tag Team Champions reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish).
-Kevin Steen d. Jimmy Jacobs in a no-DQ match.
-Jay Briscoe d. B.J. Whitmer to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday(matinee) CHIKARA results from Chicago, IL featuring the Tag World Grand Prix:
-The Young Bucks d. The Baltic Siege.
-Hallowicked & Frightmare d. The Colony Xtreme Force by DQ.
-The Batiri d. The Bravado Brothers.
-The Kentucky Buffet(renamed the Daywalkers and managed by Gangrel) d. Zero Gravity.
-The Colony d. Los Ice Creams.
-The Devastation Corporation d. Gary The Barnowl & Pierre Abernathy(subbing for The Heartthrobs).
-Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin d. Saturyne & Heidi Lovelace.
-Jigsaw & The Shard d. Da Soul Touchaz.
Saturday(evening) CHIKARA results from Chicago, IL:
-The Young Bucks d. Hallowicked & Frightmare.
-The Batiri d. The Daywalkers.
-The Colony fought The Devastation Corporation to a double countout.
-Jigsaw & The Shard d. Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin.
-The Young Bucks d. The Batiri.
-Icarus d. Colt Cabana.
-Eddie Kingston d. Archibald Peck via ref stoppage to retain the Grand Championship.
-Jigsaw & The Shard d. The Young Bucks to win the Tag World Grand Prix.
Saturday CSCW results from Swansea, IL:
-Chris Logan d. Justa Mazing.
-Joker won a three-way dance with Jimmy D and Johnny Bluestreak(D pinned Bluestreak, Joker beat D by DQ).
-The Executioner d. Eric O'Shea.
-Darren Dean d. Aaron Solo.
-Shane Fury d. Dakota Prodigy.
-Evan Money d. C.B. Kool to retain the NWA Central States Title.
-Shane Somers d. Ax Allwardt by DQ to retain the NWA Illinois Title.
Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:
-Jeff Gant d. Machiko.
-Miss Maulie d. Scotty Santiago.
-Darin Childs d. Jason Silver.
-Gary Jay d. Shawn Vexx.
-Bolt Brady d. Ricky Starks to retain the U-30 Title.
-Kevin Douglas d. Alexandre Rudolph.
-Athena won a four-way dance with Jason Silver, Barrett Brown, and Carson to retain the T.V. Title.
-Matthew Palmer d. Scot Summers to retain the Hardcore Title.
-Angel Blue d. Barbi Hayden in an evening gown match.
-J.T. LaMotta d. Davey Vega.
-Jack Jameson & Ricky Romida d. Steve & Scotty Santiago.
-Jojo Bravo & Thomas Shire won a gauntlet match to retain the Tag Team Titles, last eliminating Jack Jameson & Ricky Romida.
-A.C.H. d. Jeff Gant.
-Evan Gelistico d. Joshi Champion Jessica James in a tuxedo-vs.-evening gown match to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Superstars + Smackdown
WWE Superstars
-Commentators: Tony Dawson & Matt Striker.
-Sin Cara d. Michael McGillicutty after a swanton bomb.
-Cody Rhodes d. Alex Riley after the Beautiful Diaster kick.
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Josh Mathews, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins(w/ Dean Ambrose) d. Jimmy & Jey Uso when Reigns pinned Jey after the spear. U.S. Champion Kofi Kingston ran in to help the Usos against the triple-team assault from The Shield; his first attempt didn't go well, but he brought in a chair and fared slightly better.
-Tons Of Funk(Brodus Clay & Lord Tensai)(w/ Funkadactyls) d. The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) when Brodus pinned Young after the stereo big splashes off the ropes.
-Chris Jericho d. Antonio Cesaro with the Walls Of Jericho. Summer Rae made a big entrance as Johnny Fandango attempted an attack from the other side of the ring, but Jericho saw it coming and fought off both Fandango and Cesaro.
-Mike Mizanin d. Damien Sandow with the figure-four leglock; Cody Rhodes did commentary.
-Women's Champion Kaitlyn Bonin d. Aksana Raudoniene(non-title) after the spear.
-Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus O'Shaunessy, & Randy Orton(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) d. Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, & The Big Show(w/ Zeb Colter) when Orton pinned Swagger after the RKO.
-Commentators: Tony Dawson & Matt Striker.
-Sin Cara d. Michael McGillicutty after a swanton bomb.
-Cody Rhodes d. Alex Riley after the Beautiful Diaster kick.
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Josh Mathews, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins(w/ Dean Ambrose) d. Jimmy & Jey Uso when Reigns pinned Jey after the spear. U.S. Champion Kofi Kingston ran in to help the Usos against the triple-team assault from The Shield; his first attempt didn't go well, but he brought in a chair and fared slightly better.
-Tons Of Funk(Brodus Clay & Lord Tensai)(w/ Funkadactyls) d. The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) when Brodus pinned Young after the stereo big splashes off the ropes.
-Chris Jericho d. Antonio Cesaro with the Walls Of Jericho. Summer Rae made a big entrance as Johnny Fandango attempted an attack from the other side of the ring, but Jericho saw it coming and fought off both Fandango and Cesaro.
-Mike Mizanin d. Damien Sandow with the figure-four leglock; Cody Rhodes did commentary.
-Women's Champion Kaitlyn Bonin d. Aksana Raudoniene(non-title) after the spear.
-Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus O'Shaunessy, & Randy Orton(w/ Ricardo Rodriguez) d. Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, & The Big Show(w/ Zeb Colter) when Orton pinned Swagger after the RKO.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Midweek wrestling
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & Todd Keneley.
-Tag Team Chavo Guerrero Jr. d. Jessie Godderz(w/ Tara Varon) after the frog splash.
WWE NXT
Commentators: Tom Phillips & Brad Maddox. Ring announcer: Kendall Skye.
Natalya Neidhart vs. Summer Rae: This will defintely be a tough test for Summer...Nattie takes her to the mat fairly quickly. Summer uses some cheapshots and hairpulls to return fire but nearly gets caught in an early Sharpshooter attempt. She ducks into the ropes and offers a handshake, but she yanks Natalya through the ropes by the tights and then stuns her with a kick to the head on re-entry. Natalya rolls her up for a near-fall, but Summer surprises her with a modified DDT...not bad. She targets the arm but Nattie powers out of the hold...and then Paige makes an appearance. Nattie goes for the Sharpshooter but gets kicked off into Paige...and Summer gets the cheap rollup pin out of that! Summer gets out of dodge in short order with Paige in hot pursuit...
Renee Young interviews newcomer Sami Zayn...he's making his in-ring debut next week against Curt Hawkins. I've heard good things about his in-ring ability...don't think he'll be just another "generic" developmental guy. (Oh, come on...I've been sitting on that stupid joke for weeks, OF COURSE I'm gonna use it.)
Danny Burch vs. Bray Wyatt(w/ Tag Team Champions Luke Harper & Erick Rowan): Wyatt is wearing a mask that he claims is his "face of fear". We're seeing a lot of new faces in NXT lately as this is Burch's inaugural appearance...but I don't see it going well for him. Squash is in season...avalanche sets up the Sister Abigail and it's over as Wyatt pulls up the mask during the pin cover.
Backstage, Bo Dallas meets up with Adrian Neville...Oliver Grey's still on the shelf with his knee injury, we're told. Neville's upset about the circumstances surrounding his Tag Team Title loss while Bo seems a bit cavalier about the whole situation. There's a battle royal in two weeks where the winner earns a Heavyweight Title shot...Bo has entered and so has Neville. Heel turn imminent?
Kazma Sakamoto & Briley Pierce(w/o entrance) vs. Conor O'Brian, handicap match: Speaking of squash, it looks like that trend may continue. The underdogs work together momentarily but it doesn't make much of a difference...O'Brian Flapjacks both men at once and pins both(I think Sakamoto was legal, not that it matters). Conor celebrates his win...and we see the long-absent Rick Victor watching from the entrance stage. Hmm...
Backstage, Tony Dawson interviews Corey Graves...he's entered the battle royal and vows to earn the title shot. The promo is interrupted by Bray Wyatt...there's a war going on and Graves' time will come. Corey doesn't back down, but Wyatt literally laughs off the retort.
Big E Langston vs. Damien Sandow for the NXT Title: CHALK UP~! Sandow nearly gets caught in the Big Ending early but escapes the setup in short order. Maddox insists that "five" is Big E's IQ and that he "almost had him" when they fought a few weeks ago. Damien elbows out of another finisher attempt and rolls out of the ring to regroup...yeah, that's about how this one's gonna go.
Sandow finally avoids an avalanche and clotheslines Langston from behind to gain control. Big E backs him into the corner to get some separation but runs into a dropkick...for two. Damien tries to keep him down, gets shoved right out of the ring...but re-enters with a double axhandle off the top for two. A dropkick to the knee slows Big E down a bit...dueling chants ensue and Langston hits a belly-to-belly suplex out of nowhere. Looks like El Big Comeback and so it is...FIVE~! knees to the gut set up the Vader Smash...the straps come down but Sandow escapes the Big Ending AGAIN to hit an Edge-O-Matic! Cover...gets 2 1/2! Russian legsweep sets up the Elbow Of Disdain...which misses. Sandow comes back with a swinging neckbreaker and hits the elbowdrop on the second try...for 2 1/2! He looks to finish with the Terminus, but Big E powers out of it and catches him off the ropes with the Big Ending...fourth time's the charm and that's enough for the win! Langston hits a post-match Big Ending and makes his own FIVE~!-count...why not?
Next week: Corey Graves vs. Bray Wyatt, Sami Zayn vs. Curt Hawkins.
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Mike Tenay, Todd Keneley, & Taz.
-Bobby Roode d. Tag Team Champion Chavo Guerrero Jr. by DQ when James Storm entered the ring and spit beer in Roode's face.
-Bound For Glory Series Qualifying Tournament: Jay Bradley d. Christian York after the Boomstick(lariat).
-Women's Champion Velvet Sky d. Gail Kim(non-title) via rollup after kicking her into the turnbuckles to counter a figure-four leglock attempt. Gail attacked after the match and locked her in the figure-four around the ringpost.
-Kenny King won a triple threat match with Chris Sabin and Petey Williams to retain the X-Division Title when he pinned Petey after the Royal Flush.
-Tag Team Champion Shawn Hernandez d. Christopher Daniels(w/ Frankie Kazarian); James Storm's distraction led to Hernandez finishing with the Pounce.
-Joseph Park d. D-Lo Brown; D-Lo busted Park open with repeated punches to the head and Park snapped, rallying against D-Lo before winning with the Blackhole Slam.
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & Todd Keneley.
-Tag Team Chavo Guerrero Jr. d. Jessie Godderz(w/ Tara Varon) after the frog splash.
WWE NXT
Commentators: Tom Phillips & Brad Maddox. Ring announcer: Kendall Skye.
Natalya Neidhart vs. Summer Rae: This will defintely be a tough test for Summer...Nattie takes her to the mat fairly quickly. Summer uses some cheapshots and hairpulls to return fire but nearly gets caught in an early Sharpshooter attempt. She ducks into the ropes and offers a handshake, but she yanks Natalya through the ropes by the tights and then stuns her with a kick to the head on re-entry. Natalya rolls her up for a near-fall, but Summer surprises her with a modified DDT...not bad. She targets the arm but Nattie powers out of the hold...and then Paige makes an appearance. Nattie goes for the Sharpshooter but gets kicked off into Paige...and Summer gets the cheap rollup pin out of that! Summer gets out of dodge in short order with Paige in hot pursuit...
Renee Young interviews newcomer Sami Zayn...he's making his in-ring debut next week against Curt Hawkins. I've heard good things about his in-ring ability...don't think he'll be just another "generic" developmental guy. (Oh, come on...I've been sitting on that stupid joke for weeks, OF COURSE I'm gonna use it.)
Danny Burch vs. Bray Wyatt(w/ Tag Team Champions Luke Harper & Erick Rowan): Wyatt is wearing a mask that he claims is his "face of fear". We're seeing a lot of new faces in NXT lately as this is Burch's inaugural appearance...but I don't see it going well for him. Squash is in season...avalanche sets up the Sister Abigail and it's over as Wyatt pulls up the mask during the pin cover.
Backstage, Bo Dallas meets up with Adrian Neville...Oliver Grey's still on the shelf with his knee injury, we're told. Neville's upset about the circumstances surrounding his Tag Team Title loss while Bo seems a bit cavalier about the whole situation. There's a battle royal in two weeks where the winner earns a Heavyweight Title shot...Bo has entered and so has Neville. Heel turn imminent?
Kazma Sakamoto & Briley Pierce(w/o entrance) vs. Conor O'Brian, handicap match: Speaking of squash, it looks like that trend may continue. The underdogs work together momentarily but it doesn't make much of a difference...O'Brian Flapjacks both men at once and pins both(I think Sakamoto was legal, not that it matters). Conor celebrates his win...and we see the long-absent Rick Victor watching from the entrance stage. Hmm...
Backstage, Tony Dawson interviews Corey Graves...he's entered the battle royal and vows to earn the title shot. The promo is interrupted by Bray Wyatt...there's a war going on and Graves' time will come. Corey doesn't back down, but Wyatt literally laughs off the retort.
Big E Langston vs. Damien Sandow for the NXT Title: CHALK UP~! Sandow nearly gets caught in the Big Ending early but escapes the setup in short order. Maddox insists that "five" is Big E's IQ and that he "almost had him" when they fought a few weeks ago. Damien elbows out of another finisher attempt and rolls out of the ring to regroup...yeah, that's about how this one's gonna go.
Sandow finally avoids an avalanche and clotheslines Langston from behind to gain control. Big E backs him into the corner to get some separation but runs into a dropkick...for two. Damien tries to keep him down, gets shoved right out of the ring...but re-enters with a double axhandle off the top for two. A dropkick to the knee slows Big E down a bit...dueling chants ensue and Langston hits a belly-to-belly suplex out of nowhere. Looks like El Big Comeback and so it is...FIVE~! knees to the gut set up the Vader Smash...the straps come down but Sandow escapes the Big Ending AGAIN to hit an Edge-O-Matic! Cover...gets 2 1/2! Russian legsweep sets up the Elbow Of Disdain...which misses. Sandow comes back with a swinging neckbreaker and hits the elbowdrop on the second try...for 2 1/2! He looks to finish with the Terminus, but Big E powers out of it and catches him off the ropes with the Big Ending...fourth time's the charm and that's enough for the win! Langston hits a post-match Big Ending and makes his own FIVE~!-count...why not?
Next week: Corey Graves vs. Bray Wyatt, Sami Zayn vs. Curt Hawkins.
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Mike Tenay, Todd Keneley, & Taz.
-Bobby Roode d. Tag Team Champion Chavo Guerrero Jr. by DQ when James Storm entered the ring and spit beer in Roode's face.
-Bound For Glory Series Qualifying Tournament: Jay Bradley d. Christian York after the Boomstick(lariat).
-Women's Champion Velvet Sky d. Gail Kim(non-title) via rollup after kicking her into the turnbuckles to counter a figure-four leglock attempt. Gail attacked after the match and locked her in the figure-four around the ringpost.
-Kenny King won a triple threat match with Chris Sabin and Petey Williams to retain the X-Division Title when he pinned Petey after the Royal Flush.
-Tag Team Champion Shawn Hernandez d. Christopher Daniels(w/ Frankie Kazarian); James Storm's distraction led to Hernandez finishing with the Pounce.
-Joseph Park d. D-Lo Brown; D-Lo busted Park open with repeated punches to the head and Park snapped, rallying against D-Lo before winning with the Blackhole Slam.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Michael Cole & Mike Mizanin.
-Tag Team Champions Kane d. Seth Rollins(w/ Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns) by DQ when Ambrose broke up the pin after the chokeslam. With Daniel Bryan not in the building, it looked like another three-on-one situation but Jimmy & Jey Uso made the save before they could deliver the triple-team spike powerbomb.
-Sin Cara d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett(non-title); Barrett hit a turnbuckle powerbomb, but Sin Cara countered a second attempt into a rana pin.
-Cody Rhodes d. Justin Gabriel after the Crossrhodes.
-Tag Team Champions Kane d. Seth Rollins(w/ Dean Ambrose & Roman Reigns) by DQ when Ambrose broke up the pin after the chokeslam. With Daniel Bryan not in the building, it looked like another three-on-one situation but Jimmy & Jey Uso made the save before they could deliver the triple-team spike powerbomb.
-Sin Cara d. Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett(non-title); Barrett hit a turnbuckle powerbomb, but Sin Cara countered a second attempt into a rana pin.
-Cody Rhodes d. Justin Gabriel after the Crossrhodes.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
SICW Special Comment + This Week In Wrestling
Really good crowd for the Argosy Casino show...sounds like the same was true for the Q&A session with the legends on Friday.
Honestly, I feel a bit out of place at shows like this...I'm not old enough to remember the heydays of some of these guys. St. Louis has a storied history with regards to professional wrestling, so it's pretty cool to see some of the people who paved the way for the current scene.
Gary Jackson used the nickname "Night Train" that was once given to him by Bruiser/King Kong Brody. I always thought Brody used the "Bruiser" name to avoid conflict with King Kong Bundy; from what I've been told, it was actually the opposite situation as Brody used the "King Kong" name in the Midwest to avoid conflict with Dick The Bruiser. Solid opener between Gary and Bobby D(who, as previously noted, has slimmed down quite a bit in the time I've seen him).
Kevin X and Alexandre Rudolph didn't click too well at times but it was a decent outing. Rudolph tried to make a name for himself by pushing around Baron Von Raschke...that earned him a taste of the BRAAAAIN CLAAAAAWWWWW~! I assume the referee didn't feel like asking nicely for the visiting legend to not interfere in the match, so Rudolph just got counted out instead.
David DeLorean subbed for Jon Webb(who worked MMWA at South Broadway)...I think Gary was the only person who worked both shows. Hadn't seen Jason Jones before...solid worker from what I saw. DeLorean showed surprising agility for a big guy as he did a moonsault...too bad Jones moved out of the way. Harley couldn't exactly play a physical role but Jones did put the WLW belt on his shoulder on the way out.
Kasa and Hargas had their working boots on...it helped that Gerry Brisco was keeping an eye on the proceedings thanks to his issue with manager Travis Cook. The superplex spill was scary as Hargas bounced off a ringside table on the way down. Kasa's Van Terminator attempt was impressive(though it didn't hit the mark).
Schmitt-Powers was a wild brawl as expected...Ron's old feud with Cowboy Bob Orton led to the surprise win for Schmitt. The post-match angle led to a change in next week's East Carondelet show as Trevor Murdoch won't be there...but Orton will.
With the buildup to the Classic Title match, I definitely thought a title change was a possibility...and it nearly happened. Too bad Flanagan didn't hide those brass knuckles a bit better...
The Big Texan looked very different in his new red-and-black gear and mask. Hard to believe Valentine is 62 years old...he looks the same as he always has(ditto for The Baron)! The final match ended with stereo figure-four leglocks from The Hammer and Brisco on Vaughn and Cook...well done.
It sounds like MMWA had an eventful show at South Broadway...Matt King won the Battle Royal Title from Chase King and Brian James captured the T.V. Championship from Jimmy D. Several WLW wrestlers debuted for the promotion(Webb, Jack Gamble, Michael Magnuson)...don't know if Kevin Esparza is a Harley trainee or a Broadway trainee. On top of that, Ace Hawkins returned to MMWA and nearly won the Heavyweight Title from Dave Osborne...things are getting interesting at the old Athletic Club.
Next weekend will be a busy one...Friday night is a rare show from FIST Combat(in conjunction with Dynamo Pro Wrestling) at Pop's in Sauget, IL with Sabu on the card. Saturday has SICW in East Carondelet with Cowboy Bob Orton and Butch Reed appearing...also on that night, CSCW returns to Swansea. Don't think anyone's running shows in the area on Memorial Day weekend...
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This Week In Wrestling
WWE(www.wwe.com)
Main Event on Wednesday 5/15 has:
-Kane vs. Seth Rollins
-Wade Barrett vs. Sin Cara
-Justin Gabriel vs. Cody Rhodes
NXT this week has:
-Big E Langston vs. Damien Sandow - NXT Title
-Danny Burch vs. Bray Wyatt
-Conor O'Brian vs. Briley Pierce & Kazma Sakamoto
-Natalya Neidhart vs. Summer Rae
Superstars this week has:
-Sin Cara vs. Michael McGillicutty
-Alex Riley vs. Cody Rhodes
Smackdown on Friday 5/17 has:
-Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus O'Shaunessy, & Randy Orton vs. Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, & The Big Show
-Chris Jericho vs. Antonio Cesaro
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins
-Mike Mizanin vs. Damien Sandow
-Tons Of Funk vs. The Prime Time Players
-Kaitlyn Bonin vs. Aksana Raudoniene
Extreme Rules is on Sunday 5/19 in St. Louis, MO:
-John Cena vs. Ryback - WWE Title - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger - I Quit Match
-Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar - Cage Match
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Mark Henry - Strap Match
-Randy Orton vs. The Big Show - Extreme Rules Match
-Kofi Kingston vs. Dean Ambrose - U.S. Title
-Hell No vs. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins - Tag Team Titles - Tornado Tag Match
-Chris Jericho vs. Johnny Fandango
-Mike Mizanin vs. Cody Rhodes
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday 5/16 has:
-Joseph Park vs. D-Lo Brown
-Kenny King vs. Petey Williams vs. Chris Sabin - X-Division Title
-Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Bobby Roode
-Shawn Hernandez vs. Christopher Daniels
-Christian York vs. Jay Bradley - Bound For Glory Series Qualifying Tournament
-Velvet Sky vs. Gail Kim
Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/9:
-Bully Ray vs. Sting - Heavyweight Title
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/18 in Richmond, VA:
-Jay Briscoe vs. B.J. Whitmer - Heavyweight Title
-Kevin Steen vs. Jimmy Jacobs
-Jay Lethal, Caprice Coleman, & Cedric Alexander vs. Matt Taven & reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish)
-The American Wolves vs. 2 Members Of SCUM
-Adam Cole vs. Adam Page
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/28 in Alton, IL:
-Darin Corbin vs. Arik Cannon - Heavyweight Title
-A.C.H. vs. T.J. Perkins - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Khris Wolfe vs. Gerald James - 10,000 Thumbtacks Match
-Davey Vega vs. K.C. Karrington - Non-Sanctioned Fight
-Evan Gelistico vs. Mat Fitchett - ACW Heavyweight Title
-The Hooligans vs. Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly
-Tadarius Thomas vs. Jojo Bravo
-Bolt Brady vs. Brandon Espinosa - ACW U-30 Title
-Adam Raw vs. Jordan Lacey
-Billy McNeil vs. Darin Childs vs. Alex The Big Owl vs. Darren Dean vs. Thomas Shire vs. Aaron Solo
DPW(dynamopro.weebly.com)
Next show is in conjunction with FIST on Friday 5/17 in Sauget, IL:
-Lethal Lottery Tournament: Sabu, Adam Raw, Billy McNeil, Alexandre Rudolph, Captain Perverto(fka Rat Boy), Ken Kasa, Dave Vaughn, ?
-The Bumrush Brothers(Shorty Biggs & Outtkast) vs. Dash Rando & Poodoo The Cow
Dynamo has a show on Friday 6/14 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Dan Walsh vs. Randomly-Drawn Opponent - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin vs. Trent Stone
-Ricky Cruz vs. Jeremy Wyatt - Dog Collar Match
-MsChif vs. Miss Natural - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
MMWA-SICW(saintlouiswrestling.com)
Next shows is Saturday 5/18 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Cowboy Bob Orton vs. Ron Powers
-Appearing: Butch Reed
METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/pages/MECW/147167285333132)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
PRO WRESTLING COLLISION(www.prowrestlingcollision.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/25 in Carbondale, IL:
-Heath Hatton vs. Shane Rich vs. Bull Bronson - Heavyweight Title
-Joey O'Riley vs. Matt Cage vs. Christian Rose vs. Zakk Sawyer - No Limits Title
-Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins vs. Alex Castle & Reed Bentley - Tag Team Titles
-Kyle Sykes vs. Chase King
-Mikey McFinnegan vs. Justice
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/17 in Altoona, IA:
-Gauntlet For The Gold Battle Royal
-Sexy & Smooth(Ryan Slade & A.J. Smooth) vs. Mark Sterling & Bradley Charles
-Supafli vs. Casanova - Pure Wrestling Title
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. Mike Sydal - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Ray Stryker vs. Sparrow vs. Jaysin Strife vs. Devin Carter
-Barry Ryte vs. J.J. Garrett
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/1 in Kansas City, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Stevie Richards - Heavyweight Title
-Dan Walsh vs. Derek Stone - Central States Title
-The Heroes For Hire(Jimmy Rockwell & Zach Thompson) vs. Jake & Ryan King
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/18 in Swansea, IL:
-Evan Money vs. C.B. Kool - NWA Central States Title
-Shane Somers vs. Ax Allwardt - NWA Illinois Title
-Jagged Edge vs. The Sanchez Brothers
-Chris Logan vs. Justa Mazing
-Dakota Prodigy vs. Shane Fury
-Aaron Solo vs. Darren Dean
-Joker vs. The Big Texan
UNAFFILIATED SHOWS
Saturday 6/15 in Jerseyville, IL:
-The Hooligans vs. Manimal & Chuey Martinez
-Ruben Steel vs. Jimmy Feltcher
-Appearing: Mickie Knuckles
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DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Thursday 5/30 in Orlando, FL:
-A.R. Fox vs. Nick Jackson - EVOLVE Title
-Johnny Gargano vs. Matt Jackson
-EITA vs. Tomahawk T.T.
-Samuray Del Sol vs. Anthony Nese
-Chuck Taylor vs. Brian Cage
-The Bravado Brothers vs. Sugar Dunkerton & Maxwell Chicago
-Fray Match: Andrew Everett, Caleb Konley, Jon Davis, Lince Dorado, Shane Strickland, Tommy Taylor
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 6/22 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Lance Storm
-2 Cold Scorpio vs. John Morrison
-The Young Bucks vs. Brian Kendrick & Paul London
-Appearing: Ric Flair, Terry Funk, Steiner Brothers, Carlito Colon, Maria Kanellis, Montel Vontavious Porter, Thea Trinidad
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)
Next show is Saturday 5/25 in Cornelia, GA.
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next shows are on Saturday 5/18(afternoon & evening) featuring the Tag World Grand Prix:
-TWGP Participants:
The Heartthrobs(Antonio Thomas & Romeo Roselli)
The Devastation Corporation(Blaster McMassive & Max Smashmaster)
AC/DC(Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin)
Los Ice Creams(Ice Cream Jr. & El Hijo De Ice Cream)
The Baltic Siege(Latvian Proud Oak & Estonian Thunderfrog)
The Bravado Brothers(Harlem & Lancelot)
The Kentucky Buffet(Matt Cage & Alex Castle)
The Spectral Envoy(Hallowicked & Frightmare)
Saturyne & Heidi Lovelace
Da Soul Touchaz(Acid Jaz & Marshe Rockett)
Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza)
Pieces Of Hate(Jigsaw & The Shard)
The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson)
The Colony Xtreme Force(deviANT & Arctic Rescue Ant)
The Batiri(Obariyon & Kidama)
The Colony(Fire Ant & Green Ant)
Evening show:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Archibald Peck - Grand Championship
-Colt Cabana vs. Icarus
WRESTLING IS RESPECT(www.prowrestlingrespect.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/30 in Boonton, NJ.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/24 in Ybor City, FL:
-Jessicka Havok vs. Portia Perez - SHINE Title Tournament Spot On The Line
-Rain vs. Angelina Love
-Mercedes Martinez vs. Mia Yim - SHINE Title Tournament
-Leva Bates vs. Taylor Made - SHINE Title Tournament
-Nikki Roxx vs. Allysin Kay - SHINE Title Tournament
-Santana Garrett vs. Kimberly - SHINE Title Tournament
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/17 in Berwyn, IL:
-Michael Elgin & A.C.H. vs. Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly
-Sami Callihan vs. Shane Hollister - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Samuray Del Sol vs. Silas Young
-Heidi Lovelace vs. Miss Natural
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 5/19 in Austin, TX:
-Evan Gelistico vs. Jessica James - Heavyweight Title
-Matthew Palmer vs. Scot Summers - Hardcore Title
-Barbi Hayden vs. Angel Blue - Evening Gown Match
-Davey Vega vs. J.T. LaMotta
-Bolt Brady vs. Ricky Starks - U-30 Title
-Shawn Vexx vs. Gary Jay
-Tag Team Title Gauntlet Match
-Athena vs. Barrett Brown vs. Jason Silver vs. Jaykus Plisken - T.V. Title
-Machiko vs. Jeffrey Gant
STL Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
MO Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
Honestly, I feel a bit out of place at shows like this...I'm not old enough to remember the heydays of some of these guys. St. Louis has a storied history with regards to professional wrestling, so it's pretty cool to see some of the people who paved the way for the current scene.
Gary Jackson used the nickname "Night Train" that was once given to him by Bruiser/King Kong Brody. I always thought Brody used the "Bruiser" name to avoid conflict with King Kong Bundy; from what I've been told, it was actually the opposite situation as Brody used the "King Kong" name in the Midwest to avoid conflict with Dick The Bruiser. Solid opener between Gary and Bobby D(who, as previously noted, has slimmed down quite a bit in the time I've seen him).
Kevin X and Alexandre Rudolph didn't click too well at times but it was a decent outing. Rudolph tried to make a name for himself by pushing around Baron Von Raschke...that earned him a taste of the BRAAAAIN CLAAAAAWWWWW~! I assume the referee didn't feel like asking nicely for the visiting legend to not interfere in the match, so Rudolph just got counted out instead.
David DeLorean subbed for Jon Webb(who worked MMWA at South Broadway)...I think Gary was the only person who worked both shows. Hadn't seen Jason Jones before...solid worker from what I saw. DeLorean showed surprising agility for a big guy as he did a moonsault...too bad Jones moved out of the way. Harley couldn't exactly play a physical role but Jones did put the WLW belt on his shoulder on the way out.
Kasa and Hargas had their working boots on...it helped that Gerry Brisco was keeping an eye on the proceedings thanks to his issue with manager Travis Cook. The superplex spill was scary as Hargas bounced off a ringside table on the way down. Kasa's Van Terminator attempt was impressive(though it didn't hit the mark).
Schmitt-Powers was a wild brawl as expected...Ron's old feud with Cowboy Bob Orton led to the surprise win for Schmitt. The post-match angle led to a change in next week's East Carondelet show as Trevor Murdoch won't be there...but Orton will.
With the buildup to the Classic Title match, I definitely thought a title change was a possibility...and it nearly happened. Too bad Flanagan didn't hide those brass knuckles a bit better...
The Big Texan looked very different in his new red-and-black gear and mask. Hard to believe Valentine is 62 years old...he looks the same as he always has(ditto for The Baron)! The final match ended with stereo figure-four leglocks from The Hammer and Brisco on Vaughn and Cook...well done.
It sounds like MMWA had an eventful show at South Broadway...Matt King won the Battle Royal Title from Chase King and Brian James captured the T.V. Championship from Jimmy D. Several WLW wrestlers debuted for the promotion(Webb, Jack Gamble, Michael Magnuson)...don't know if Kevin Esparza is a Harley trainee or a Broadway trainee. On top of that, Ace Hawkins returned to MMWA and nearly won the Heavyweight Title from Dave Osborne...things are getting interesting at the old Athletic Club.
Next weekend will be a busy one...Friday night is a rare show from FIST Combat(in conjunction with Dynamo Pro Wrestling) at Pop's in Sauget, IL with Sabu on the card. Saturday has SICW in East Carondelet with Cowboy Bob Orton and Butch Reed appearing...also on that night, CSCW returns to Swansea. Don't think anyone's running shows in the area on Memorial Day weekend...
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This Week In Wrestling
WWE(www.wwe.com)
Main Event on Wednesday 5/15 has:
-Kane vs. Seth Rollins
-Wade Barrett vs. Sin Cara
-Justin Gabriel vs. Cody Rhodes
NXT this week has:
-Big E Langston vs. Damien Sandow - NXT Title
-Danny Burch vs. Bray Wyatt
-Conor O'Brian vs. Briley Pierce & Kazma Sakamoto
-Natalya Neidhart vs. Summer Rae
Superstars this week has:
-Sin Cara vs. Michael McGillicutty
-Alex Riley vs. Cody Rhodes
Smackdown on Friday 5/17 has:
-Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus O'Shaunessy, & Randy Orton vs. Jack Swagger, Mark Henry, & The Big Show
-Chris Jericho vs. Antonio Cesaro
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins
-Mike Mizanin vs. Damien Sandow
-Tons Of Funk vs. The Prime Time Players
-Kaitlyn Bonin vs. Aksana Raudoniene
Extreme Rules is on Sunday 5/19 in St. Louis, MO:
-John Cena vs. Ryback - WWE Title - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Alberto Del Rio vs. Jack Swagger - I Quit Match
-Triple H vs. Brock Lesnar - Cage Match
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Mark Henry - Strap Match
-Randy Orton vs. The Big Show - Extreme Rules Match
-Kofi Kingston vs. Dean Ambrose - U.S. Title
-Hell No vs. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins - Tag Team Titles - Tornado Tag Match
-Chris Jericho vs. Johnny Fandango
-Mike Mizanin vs. Cody Rhodes
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday 5/16 has:
-Joseph Park vs. D-Lo Brown
-Kenny King vs. Petey Williams vs. Chris Sabin - X-Division Title
-Chavo Guerrero Jr. vs. Bobby Roode
-Shawn Hernandez vs. Christopher Daniels
-Christian York vs. Jay Bradley - Bound For Glory Series Qualifying Tournament
-Velvet Sky vs. Gail Kim
Slammiversary is on Sunday 6/9:
-Bully Ray vs. Sting - Heavyweight Title
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/18 in Richmond, VA:
-Jay Briscoe vs. B.J. Whitmer - Heavyweight Title
-Kevin Steen vs. Jimmy Jacobs
-Jay Lethal, Caprice Coleman, & Cedric Alexander vs. Matt Taven & reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish)
-The American Wolves vs. 2 Members Of SCUM
-Adam Cole vs. Adam Page
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/28 in Alton, IL:
-Darin Corbin vs. Arik Cannon - Heavyweight Title
-A.C.H. vs. T.J. Perkins - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Khris Wolfe vs. Gerald James - 10,000 Thumbtacks Match
-Davey Vega vs. K.C. Karrington - Non-Sanctioned Fight
-Evan Gelistico vs. Mat Fitchett - ACW Heavyweight Title
-The Hooligans vs. Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly
-Tadarius Thomas vs. Jojo Bravo
-Bolt Brady vs. Brandon Espinosa - ACW U-30 Title
-Adam Raw vs. Jordan Lacey
-Billy McNeil vs. Darin Childs vs. Alex The Big Owl vs. Darren Dean vs. Thomas Shire vs. Aaron Solo
DPW(dynamopro.weebly.com)
Next show is in conjunction with FIST on Friday 5/17 in Sauget, IL:
-Lethal Lottery Tournament: Sabu, Adam Raw, Billy McNeil, Alexandre Rudolph, Captain Perverto(fka Rat Boy), Ken Kasa, Dave Vaughn, ?
-The Bumrush Brothers(Shorty Biggs & Outtkast) vs. Dash Rando & Poodoo The Cow
Dynamo has a show on Friday 6/14 in Glen Carbon, IL:
-Dan Walsh vs. Randomly-Drawn Opponent - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin vs. Trent Stone
-Ricky Cruz vs. Jeremy Wyatt - Dog Collar Match
-MsChif vs. Miss Natural - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
MMWA-SICW(saintlouiswrestling.com)
Next shows is Saturday 5/18 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Cowboy Bob Orton vs. Ron Powers
-Appearing: Butch Reed
METRO EAST CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/pages/MECW/147167285333132)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
PRO WRESTLING COLLISION(www.prowrestlingcollision.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/25 in Carbondale, IL:
-Heath Hatton vs. Shane Rich vs. Bull Bronson - Heavyweight Title
-Joey O'Riley vs. Matt Cage vs. Christian Rose vs. Zakk Sawyer - No Limits Title
-Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins vs. Alex Castle & Reed Bentley - Tag Team Titles
-Kyle Sykes vs. Chase King
-Mikey McFinnegan vs. Justice
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/17 in Altoona, IA:
-Gauntlet For The Gold Battle Royal
-Sexy & Smooth(Ryan Slade & A.J. Smooth) vs. Mark Sterling & Bradley Charles
-Supafli vs. Casanova - Pure Wrestling Title
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. Mike Sydal - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Ray Stryker vs. Sparrow vs. Jaysin Strife vs. Devin Carter
-Barry Ryte vs. J.J. Garrett
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/1 in Kansas City, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Stevie Richards - Heavyweight Title
-Dan Walsh vs. Derek Stone - Central States Title
-The Heroes For Hire(Jimmy Rockwell & Zach Thompson) vs. Jake & Ryan King
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/18 in Swansea, IL:
-Evan Money vs. C.B. Kool - NWA Central States Title
-Shane Somers vs. Ax Allwardt - NWA Illinois Title
-Jagged Edge vs. The Sanchez Brothers
-Chris Logan vs. Justa Mazing
-Dakota Prodigy vs. Shane Fury
-Aaron Solo vs. Darren Dean
-Joker vs. The Big Texan
UNAFFILIATED SHOWS
Saturday 6/15 in Jerseyville, IL:
-The Hooligans vs. Manimal & Chuey Martinez
-Ruben Steel vs. Jimmy Feltcher
-Appearing: Mickie Knuckles
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DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Thursday 5/30 in Orlando, FL:
-A.R. Fox vs. Nick Jackson - EVOLVE Title
-Johnny Gargano vs. Matt Jackson
-EITA vs. Tomahawk T.T.
-Samuray Del Sol vs. Anthony Nese
-Chuck Taylor vs. Brian Cage
-The Bravado Brothers vs. Sugar Dunkerton & Maxwell Chicago
-Fray Match: Andrew Everett, Caleb Konley, Jon Davis, Lince Dorado, Shane Strickland, Tommy Taylor
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 6/22 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Lance Storm
-2 Cold Scorpio vs. John Morrison
-The Young Bucks vs. Brian Kendrick & Paul London
-Appearing: Ric Flair, Terry Funk, Steiner Brothers, Carlito Colon, Maria Kanellis, Montel Vontavious Porter, Thea Trinidad
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)
Next show is Saturday 5/25 in Cornelia, GA.
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next shows are on Saturday 5/18(afternoon & evening) featuring the Tag World Grand Prix:
-TWGP Participants:
The Heartthrobs(Antonio Thomas & Romeo Roselli)
The Devastation Corporation(Blaster McMassive & Max Smashmaster)
AC/DC(Arik Cannon & Darin Corbin)
Los Ice Creams(Ice Cream Jr. & El Hijo De Ice Cream)
The Baltic Siege(Latvian Proud Oak & Estonian Thunderfrog)
The Bravado Brothers(Harlem & Lancelot)
The Kentucky Buffet(Matt Cage & Alex Castle)
The Spectral Envoy(Hallowicked & Frightmare)
Saturyne & Heidi Lovelace
Da Soul Touchaz(Acid Jaz & Marshe Rockett)
Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza)
Pieces Of Hate(Jigsaw & The Shard)
The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson)
The Colony Xtreme Force(deviANT & Arctic Rescue Ant)
The Batiri(Obariyon & Kidama)
The Colony(Fire Ant & Green Ant)
Evening show:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Archibald Peck - Grand Championship
-Colt Cabana vs. Icarus
WRESTLING IS RESPECT(www.prowrestlingrespect.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/30 in Boonton, NJ.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/24 in Ybor City, FL:
-Jessicka Havok vs. Portia Perez - SHINE Title Tournament Spot On The Line
-Rain vs. Angelina Love
-Mercedes Martinez vs. Mia Yim - SHINE Title Tournament
-Leva Bates vs. Taylor Made - SHINE Title Tournament
-Nikki Roxx vs. Allysin Kay - SHINE Title Tournament
-Santana Garrett vs. Kimberly - SHINE Title Tournament
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/17 in Berwyn, IL:
-Michael Elgin & A.C.H. vs. Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly
-Sami Callihan vs. Shane Hollister - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Samuray Del Sol vs. Silas Young
-Heidi Lovelace vs. Miss Natural
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 5/19 in Austin, TX:
-Evan Gelistico vs. Jessica James - Heavyweight Title
-Matthew Palmer vs. Scot Summers - Hardcore Title
-Barbi Hayden vs. Angel Blue - Evening Gown Match
-Davey Vega vs. J.T. LaMotta
-Bolt Brady vs. Ricky Starks - U-30 Title
-Shawn Vexx vs. Gary Jay
-Tag Team Title Gauntlet Match
-Athena vs. Barrett Brown vs. Jason Silver vs. Jaykus Plisken - T.V. Title
-Machiko vs. Jeffrey Gant
STL Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
MO Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
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