Friday 3XW results from Des Moines, IA:
-Ray Stryker d. Howard Moritz.
-Mike Sydal d. Bradley Charles.
-Abu Colossus & Levi McDaniel d. The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West).
-Kraig Keesaman d. Geek Singh.
-Ryan Slade & A.J. Smooth d. Jeremy Wyatt & Mark Sterling to win the Tag Team Titles.
-Jimmy Rockwell d. Cuco Santiago to retain the Pure Wrestling Title.
-Jimmy Rockwell d. Jeff O'Shea to retain the Pure Wrestling Title.
-The Mauler d. Brady A. Dezire.
-S.M. King, Devin Thomas, & Nate Redwing d. Aaron Masterson, Devin Carter, & Derek Cornell.
-Tony Sly d. Gage Octane to win the Heavyweight Title.
Friday PWG results from Reseda, CA featuring the DDT4 Tag Team Tournanent:
-The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor) d. The RockNES Monsters(Johnny Yuma & Johnny Goodtime).
-The Unbreakable F'n Machines(Michael Elgin & Brian Cage) d. PPRay(Peter Avalon & Ray Rosas).
-Heavyweight Champion Adam Cole & Kevin Steen d. Joey Ryan & Candice LeRae.
-The Inner-City Machineguns(Ricochet & Rich Swann) d. A.R. Fox & A.C.H.
-Tommaso Ciampa d. Adam Thornestowe.
-The Best Friends d. Heavyweight Champion Adam Cole & Kevin Steen.
-The Inner-City Machineguns d. The Unbreakable F'n Machines.
-Drake Younger won a four-corner match with Johnny Gargano, Chris Hero, and Kyle O'Reilly.
-The Best Friends d. The Inner-City Machineguns to win the DDT4 Tournament.
Friday, January 31, 2014
Superstars + Smackdown
WWE Superstars
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Byron Saxton(returning to regular WWE TV).
-Natalya Neidhart d. Summer Rae with the Sharpshooter.
-Los Matadores(Fernando & Diego)(w/ El Torito) d. Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal(w/ Heath Slater) when Fernando pinned Mahal after a modified Total Elimination.
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Michael Cole & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Antonio Cesaro(w/ Zeb Colter) d. Dolph Ziggler with the Neutralizer.
-Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae) d. Xavier Woods(w/ "R-Truth" Ron Killings & Funkadactyls) after a Falcon Arrow; R-Truth saved Woods from another Falcon Arrow after the bell. During the match, Summer ripped up Emma Tayla's sign only for Emma to hold up a second sign.
-Ryback & Curtis Axel d. The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) when Axel pinned Young after the corkscrew snapmare driver. Titus was frustrated over his team's losing streak and turned on Darren after the match.
-Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Christian Cage d. Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter on commentary) with a frog splash.
-Kofi Kingston d. Damien Sandow via S.O.S.
-Cody Rhodes(w/ Goldust) d. Tag Team Champion Road Dog(w/ Billy Gunn) after a Beautiful Disaster kick.
-The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins) d. Daniel Bryan, Sheamus O'Shaunessy, & Rey Misterio Jr. when Reigns pinned Rey after the spear.
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Byron Saxton(returning to regular WWE TV).
-Natalya Neidhart d. Summer Rae with the Sharpshooter.
-Los Matadores(Fernando & Diego)(w/ El Torito) d. Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal(w/ Heath Slater) when Fernando pinned Mahal after a modified Total Elimination.
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Michael Cole & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Antonio Cesaro(w/ Zeb Colter) d. Dolph Ziggler with the Neutralizer.
-Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae) d. Xavier Woods(w/ "R-Truth" Ron Killings & Funkadactyls) after a Falcon Arrow; R-Truth saved Woods from another Falcon Arrow after the bell. During the match, Summer ripped up Emma Tayla's sign only for Emma to hold up a second sign.
-Ryback & Curtis Axel d. The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) when Axel pinned Young after the corkscrew snapmare driver. Titus was frustrated over his team's losing streak and turned on Darren after the match.
-Elimination Chamber Qualifier: Christian Cage d. Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter on commentary) with a frog splash.
-Kofi Kingston d. Damien Sandow via S.O.S.
-Cody Rhodes(w/ Goldust) d. Tag Team Champion Road Dog(w/ Billy Gunn) after a Beautiful Disaster kick.
-The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins) d. Daniel Bryan, Sheamus O'Shaunessy, & Rey Misterio Jr. when Reigns pinned Rey after the spear.
Comedy Part 510: Two Nights In A Row
Location: Fitz's
Emcees: Jon Venegoni & Kelsey McClure
After: Kenny Kinds
Before: Nathan Orton
With Friday off work, I decided to check out the show at Fitz's. I did a lot of the same new jokes that I tried out on Wednesday...it went okay, though there were a few chatty people in the audience that derailed parts of the show. I'm really feeling my age these days...can't stay up late as well as I once did. :P
Emcees: Jon Venegoni & Kelsey McClure
After: Kenny Kinds
Before: Nathan Orton
With Friday off work, I decided to check out the show at Fitz's. I did a lot of the same new jokes that I tried out on Wednesday...it went okay, though there were a few chatty people in the audience that derailed parts of the show. I'm really feeling my age these days...can't stay up late as well as I once did. :P
Thursday, January 30, 2014
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Jeremy Borash.
-Women's Champion Madison Rayne & Velvet Sky d. Gail Kim & Lei'D Tapa when Velvet pinned Gail after the In Yo' Face(sitout Pedigree). Chris Sabin confronted Velvet afterwards about not returning his calls and she told him that they were through.
-James Storm & Phil Gunner d. Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) when Gunner pinned Kazarian after a swandive headbutt.
-The Bro Mans(Robbie Eckos & Jessie Godderz)(w/ Shiima Xion) fought Abyss & Eric Young to a no-contest to retain the Tag Team Titles; Abyss snapped and hit the referee with the Shock Treatment, then chokeslammed Young.
-Kurt Angle & Samoa Joe d. Heavyweight Champion Brutus Magnus & Ethan Carter III when Joe made Magnus tap out to the Kokita Clutch. Dixie Carter & Rockstar Spud flipped out over the finish as Joe became the top contender to Magnus' title with the win; Angle and Joe's careers were on the line. The "new investor" revealed himself after the match: Montel Vontavious Porter, accompanied by The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards).
-Women's Champion Madison Rayne & Velvet Sky d. Gail Kim & Lei'D Tapa when Velvet pinned Gail after the In Yo' Face(sitout Pedigree). Chris Sabin confronted Velvet afterwards about not returning his calls and she told him that they were through.
-James Storm & Phil Gunner d. Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) when Gunner pinned Kazarian after a swandive headbutt.
-The Bro Mans(Robbie Eckos & Jessie Godderz)(w/ Shiima Xion) fought Abyss & Eric Young to a no-contest to retain the Tag Team Titles; Abyss snapped and hit the referee with the Shock Treatment, then chokeslammed Young.
-Kurt Angle & Samoa Joe d. Heavyweight Champion Brutus Magnus & Ethan Carter III when Joe made Magnus tap out to the Kokita Clutch. Dixie Carter & Rockstar Spud flipped out over the finish as Joe became the top contender to Magnus' title with the win; Angle and Joe's careers were on the line. The "new investor" revealed himself after the match: Montel Vontavious Porter, accompanied by The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards).
Midweek wrestling
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Alex Riley.
-Alberto Del Rio d. "R-Truth" Ron Killings; Alberto fought out of a superplex attempt and hit a top-rope double-stomp with R-Truth hung up on the turnbuckles.
-Natalya Neidhart d. Tamina Snuka(w/ Women's Champion A.J. Lee on commentary) via rollup. A.J. and Tamina attacked Nattie afterwards but The Funkadactyls(Naomi Night & Cameron Lynn) made the save.
-Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston & Jimmy & Jey Uso d. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal); Langston hit the Big Ending on Slater for the win as the Usos hit stereo splashes off the top turnbuckles onto Drew and Jinder.
-Announced for Raw: New Age Outlaws vs. Brotherhood in a cage match for the Tag Team Titles.
(TNA XPlosion aired a rerun of last week's episode, apparently...I read they'll air the right one over the weekend.)
WWE NXT
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Alex Riley, & S. William Regal. Ring announcer: Byron Saxton.
NXT Tag Team Champions The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) vs. Mike Cuellari & John Eicharino, non-title: Just barely caught the names of the victims...not that it matters much. This is a squash with gusto; Viktor pins Eicharino after the Fall Of Man(legsweep/flying European uppercut combo).
Backstage, Sylvester Lefort is conducting interviews for his next protege. He gets Cal Bishop, but Lefort doesn't like the cauliflower ear so he's out.
Donny Camacho(w/ lowrider bicycle) vs. Corey Graves: Graves is returning from a recent concussion in a match against Adrian Neville...he enlightens us before the match and says he's not done with Neville. Camacho's flying solo as Hunico doesn't seem to be showing his face around these parts any more(seewhatIdidthere?). Graves escapes an early Samoan Drop attempt and takes out the leg, giving Camacho a dragonscrew legwhip through the ropes. That's enough of an opening for Graves to hook the Lucky 13(Fuller leglock) and Camacho has nowhere to go but Tapout City.
Backstage, Devin Taylor interviews Antonio Cesaro about his refusal of Sami Zayn's challenge. He already beat Zayn and the match was great because he was in it...'nuff said.
Backstage, Lefort interviews Sawyer Fulton...or not, as Fulton isn't aware that auditions were taking place. Okay then.
Bayley Rose(w/ Natalya Neidhart) vs. Sasha Banks(w/ Summer Rae & Charlotte Flair): Renee Young joins the broadcast team for this one. Bayley wants a piece of Charlotte but she's not her opponent for tonight. Sasha takes the cue to attack from behind, controlling the bout with a straitjacket hold. Bayley makes a comeback and Nattie cuts off Charlotte's attempt to interfere, leading to Sasha rolling up a distracted Bayley...for two. Bayley comes back quickly with the Belly-To-Bayley Hugplex for the pin out of nowhere...Sasha's not happy but Bayley still hasn't gotten her hands on Charlotte.
Colin Cassady vs. Tyler Breeze: Big Cass' tights say "How Ya Doin'?" Regal says Breeze's boots are made of Peruvian chinchilla fur. The fans are divided on this one; some of them like Breeze, others deem him S-A-W-F-T. Breeze takes forever to start the match as he's still taking selfies. Big Cass borrows a fan's phone to take a few selfies and mockingly strut around...heh. Fans chant "This Is Awesome" and they haven't even touched each other yet...bwahahaha. NOW the opening bell rings and Breeze fires up on Big Cass, but Cass decks him(NOT THE FACE~!). That gets two and a big elbowdrop gets another two-count. IT'S THE BIG FOOT...for two. Suddenly Aiden English pops up on the Titantron...he says everyone's a "G" until an Artiste walks into the room. He goes into the injured Enzo Amore's locker room...and Cassady's attention is diverted long enough for Breeze to hit the Beauty Shot(spinning heel kick). 1-2-3.
Backstage: Colin Cassady goes to check on Enzo...Enzo says they just traded words and that was it. They're not playing games...not chess, not Boulder Dash, Connect Four, etc.
Mike Mizanin vs. C.J. Parker: Parker's not feeling the "good vibes" lately...the fans are emitting too much C-O-2, we are informed. C.J.'s definitely the heel in this one and has to absorb an early assault from The Miz...he gets in a jumping side kick for a two-count, then follows up with a double-knee in the corner for another two. Miz rallies with his usual offense, then takes out the leg and dragonscrew-legwhips him to the mat. Parker manages a late burst of offense, but Miz rolls through a cross-body off the top and gets the figure-four leglock for the submission.
Backstage exclusive: Sami Zayn isn't going away so easily as it relates to Antonio Cesaro. He wants an answer to his face and he'll look for one next week.
Backstage, Lefort is still taking auditions...Mason Ryan? Ryan says he'll work for Lefort...but only if Lefort can beat him one-on-one next week.
Time for the NXT Title contract signing...Renee Young hosts, welcoming Adrian Neville and NXT Champion Bo Dallas to the ring. However, Bo doesn't show...Adrian signs the contract, but then Bo comes out dressed to wrestle. Bo's not scared...he's just getting tired of Neville. Dallas tells him to take a seat while he shows why he's the champion.
NXT Champion Bo Dallas vs. Danny Burch, non-title: Don't see this being too competitive. Bo's not smiling tonight...he turns up the aggression as Neville and Renee sit at ringside. Bo controls the action and glares at Neville a few times...Burch gets off a few shots but Bo cuts him off quickly. Bo finishes with a double-underhook DDT...now he's ready to sign the contract. Adrian gives it to him personally and now it's official. Neville glances at the contract and Bo drops him with a cheapshot...he poses at ringside but Neville goes after him with a suicide dive! The two brawl on the entrance ramp as the show fades out...
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Alex Riley.
-Alberto Del Rio d. "R-Truth" Ron Killings; Alberto fought out of a superplex attempt and hit a top-rope double-stomp with R-Truth hung up on the turnbuckles.
-Natalya Neidhart d. Tamina Snuka(w/ Women's Champion A.J. Lee on commentary) via rollup. A.J. and Tamina attacked Nattie afterwards but The Funkadactyls(Naomi Night & Cameron Lynn) made the save.
-Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston & Jimmy & Jey Uso d. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal); Langston hit the Big Ending on Slater for the win as the Usos hit stereo splashes off the top turnbuckles onto Drew and Jinder.
-Announced for Raw: New Age Outlaws vs. Brotherhood in a cage match for the Tag Team Titles.
(TNA XPlosion aired a rerun of last week's episode, apparently...I read they'll air the right one over the weekend.)
WWE NXT
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Alex Riley, & S. William Regal. Ring announcer: Byron Saxton.
NXT Tag Team Champions The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) vs. Mike Cuellari & John Eicharino, non-title: Just barely caught the names of the victims...not that it matters much. This is a squash with gusto; Viktor pins Eicharino after the Fall Of Man(legsweep/flying European uppercut combo).
Backstage, Sylvester Lefort is conducting interviews for his next protege. He gets Cal Bishop, but Lefort doesn't like the cauliflower ear so he's out.
Donny Camacho(w/ lowrider bicycle) vs. Corey Graves: Graves is returning from a recent concussion in a match against Adrian Neville...he enlightens us before the match and says he's not done with Neville. Camacho's flying solo as Hunico doesn't seem to be showing his face around these parts any more(seewhatIdidthere?). Graves escapes an early Samoan Drop attempt and takes out the leg, giving Camacho a dragonscrew legwhip through the ropes. That's enough of an opening for Graves to hook the Lucky 13(Fuller leglock) and Camacho has nowhere to go but Tapout City.
Backstage, Devin Taylor interviews Antonio Cesaro about his refusal of Sami Zayn's challenge. He already beat Zayn and the match was great because he was in it...'nuff said.
Backstage, Lefort interviews Sawyer Fulton...or not, as Fulton isn't aware that auditions were taking place. Okay then.
Bayley Rose(w/ Natalya Neidhart) vs. Sasha Banks(w/ Summer Rae & Charlotte Flair): Renee Young joins the broadcast team for this one. Bayley wants a piece of Charlotte but she's not her opponent for tonight. Sasha takes the cue to attack from behind, controlling the bout with a straitjacket hold. Bayley makes a comeback and Nattie cuts off Charlotte's attempt to interfere, leading to Sasha rolling up a distracted Bayley...for two. Bayley comes back quickly with the Belly-To-Bayley Hugplex for the pin out of nowhere...Sasha's not happy but Bayley still hasn't gotten her hands on Charlotte.
Colin Cassady vs. Tyler Breeze: Big Cass' tights say "How Ya Doin'?" Regal says Breeze's boots are made of Peruvian chinchilla fur. The fans are divided on this one; some of them like Breeze, others deem him S-A-W-F-T. Breeze takes forever to start the match as he's still taking selfies. Big Cass borrows a fan's phone to take a few selfies and mockingly strut around...heh. Fans chant "This Is Awesome" and they haven't even touched each other yet...bwahahaha. NOW the opening bell rings and Breeze fires up on Big Cass, but Cass decks him(NOT THE FACE~!). That gets two and a big elbowdrop gets another two-count. IT'S THE BIG FOOT...for two. Suddenly Aiden English pops up on the Titantron...he says everyone's a "G" until an Artiste walks into the room. He goes into the injured Enzo Amore's locker room...and Cassady's attention is diverted long enough for Breeze to hit the Beauty Shot(spinning heel kick). 1-2-3.
Backstage: Colin Cassady goes to check on Enzo...Enzo says they just traded words and that was it. They're not playing games...not chess, not Boulder Dash, Connect Four, etc.
Mike Mizanin vs. C.J. Parker: Parker's not feeling the "good vibes" lately...the fans are emitting too much C-O-2, we are informed. C.J.'s definitely the heel in this one and has to absorb an early assault from The Miz...he gets in a jumping side kick for a two-count, then follows up with a double-knee in the corner for another two. Miz rallies with his usual offense, then takes out the leg and dragonscrew-legwhips him to the mat. Parker manages a late burst of offense, but Miz rolls through a cross-body off the top and gets the figure-four leglock for the submission.
Backstage exclusive: Sami Zayn isn't going away so easily as it relates to Antonio Cesaro. He wants an answer to his face and he'll look for one next week.
Backstage, Lefort is still taking auditions...Mason Ryan? Ryan says he'll work for Lefort...but only if Lefort can beat him one-on-one next week.
Time for the NXT Title contract signing...Renee Young hosts, welcoming Adrian Neville and NXT Champion Bo Dallas to the ring. However, Bo doesn't show...Adrian signs the contract, but then Bo comes out dressed to wrestle. Bo's not scared...he's just getting tired of Neville. Dallas tells him to take a seat while he shows why he's the champion.
NXT Champion Bo Dallas vs. Danny Burch, non-title: Don't see this being too competitive. Bo's not smiling tonight...he turns up the aggression as Neville and Renee sit at ringside. Bo controls the action and glares at Neville a few times...Burch gets off a few shots but Bo cuts him off quickly. Bo finishes with a double-underhook DDT...now he's ready to sign the contract. Adrian gives it to him personally and now it's official. Neville glances at the contract and Bo drops him with a cheapshot...he poses at ringside but Neville goes after him with a suicide dive! The two brawl on the entrance ramp as the show fades out...
Comedy Part 509: Peaks & Valleys
Location: Valley Park Funny Bone
Emcee: Nathan Orton
After: Ted Vincent
Before: Andrew Frank
Emcee: Nathan Orton
After: Ted Vincent
Before: Andrew Frank
I went to the first scheduled open-mic night for the Valley Park Funny Bone last fall, but it was cancelled due to lack of attendance(Game 1 of the World Series was the same night). I wanted to get back to open-mic at some point...I was sick last week but I made it there last night. Not as many comics sign up for that show as the Westport version, so there's a better chance of making the list. May figure out if other Illinois comics want to carpool on Wednesday nights.
The show had a lot of new faces with a handful of established local comics...I went up around the midpoint of the show. I tried out several new jokes in front of a crowd that was tough at times, but I feel like I did okay. May check out Fitz's tonight for an encore...
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
This week in wrestling
WWE(www.wwe.com)
Main Event on Wednesday has:
-Big E Langston & Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal)
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings vs. Alberto Del Rio
-Natalya Neidhart vs. Tamina Snuka
NXT this week has:
-Mike Mizanin vs. C.J. Parker
-Donny Camacho vs. Corey Graves
-Colin Cassady vs. Tyler Breeze
-Bayley Rose vs. Sasha Banks
-In action: The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor)
Superstars this week has:
-Los Matadores vs. Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal
-Natalya Neidhart vs. Summer Rae
Smackdown on Friday has:
-Daniel Bryan, Sheamus O'Shaunessy, & Rey Misterio Jr. vs. The Shield(Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins)
-Dolph Ziggler vs. Antonio Cesaro - Elimination Chamber Qualifier
-Christian Cage vs. Jack Swagger - Elimination Chamber Qualifier
-Kofi Kingston vs. Damien Sandow
-Cody Rhodes vs. Road Dog
-Xavier Woods vs. Johnny Fandango
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) vs. Ryback & Curtis Axel
Elimination Chamber is on Sunday 2/23:
-Randy Orton vs. John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. ? vs. ? - WWE Title Elimination Chamber Match
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday has:
-The Bro Mans(Robbie Eckos & Jessie Godderz) vs. Eric Young & Joseph Park - Tag Team Titles
-In action: The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards)
Lockdown is on Sunday 3/9.
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-A.J. Styles vs. Roderick Strong
-Cedric Alexander vs. Michael Bennett
-Andrew Everett vs. Todd Hanson - Top Prospect Tournament
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in San Antonio, TX:
-Adam Cole vs. Jay Briscoe - Heavyweight Title
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Michael Elgin vs. Kevin Steen vs. Jay Lethal
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. Adrenaline Rush(A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas)
-Cedric Alexander vs. Jimmy Jacobs
-Raymond Rowe vs. B.J. Whitmer
-Mark Briscoe vs. Michael Bennett
ROH returns to Collinsville, IL on Saturday 6/7.
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/28 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Roderick Strong
-Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett vs. The Young Bucks
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. ?
-Darin Corbin vs. Angelus Layne
-Jojo Bravo vs. Evan Gelistico
-The Hooligans vs. Jeremy Wyatt & Darren Dean
-Adam Raw vs. Brandon Espinosa
-Arik Cannon vs. Ricky Starks
-Alex The Big Owl vs. Bolt Brady vs. Alex Castle vs. Jordan Lacey
SLA has a show on Saturday 3/1 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Kyle O'Reilly - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-The Hooligans vs. The Young Bucks
-Davey Vega vs. Roderick Strong
-A.C.H. vs. ?
-Mat Fitchett vs. Jeremy Wyatt
-Jojo Bravo vs. Danny Cannon
-Brandon Espinosa vs. Darren Dean
SLA has a show on Friday 5/2 in Alton, IL featuring a "Lethal Lottery" tournament:
-Gerald James vs. Takaaki Watanabe - Heavyweight Title
-Davey Vega vs. Michael Elgin
-A.C.H. vs. Danny Cannon
DPW(dynamopro.weebly.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/1 in Fenton, MO:
-Battle Royal: Dan Walsh, Alexandre Rudolph, Brandon Gallagher, Jeremy Wyatt, Mike Sydal, Jon Webb, Geek Singh, Bradley Charles, Shorty Biggs, Outtkast, Ace Hawkins, Brandon Espinosa, Evan "Money" Morris, Michael Magnuson, David DeLorean, Jack Gamble, Andino Giovanni
-Jake Dirden vs. Elvis Aliaga
-The Bumrush Brothers(Shorty Biggs & Outtkast) vs. The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & David DeLorean) - Tag Team Titles
-Mike Sydal vs. Bradley Charles
-Geek Singh vs. Alexandre Rudolph
-Kevin X vs. Mark Sterling
-Evan "Money" Morris vs. Jon Webb vs. Ace Hawkins vs. Brandon Gallagher
Dynamo has a show on Tuesday 2/18 in St. Louis, MO(Off Broadway):
-Jake Dirden vs. Kevin X - Heavyweight Title
MMWA-SICW(saintlouiswrestling.com)
MMWA has a show on Saturday 2/8 in St. Louis, MO:
-Brian James vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title
-Andrew Wilder vs. Ace Hawkins - Jr. Heavyweight Title - No-DQ Match
-Jimmy D vs. A.J. Williams - T.V. Title
SICW has a show on Saturday 2/15 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ron Powers & Jake Dirden vs. Ricky Cruz & Flash Flanagan
-Ken Kasa vs. Big Jim Hoffarth - Classic Title
-Heath Hatton vs. Dave Vaughn
-Gary Jackson vs. Alexandre Rudolph
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/31 in Des Moines, IA:
-Gage Octane vs. Tony Sly - Heavyweight Title
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. J.J. Garrett - Pure Wrestling Title
-Jeremy Wyatt & Mark Sterling vs. A.J. Smooth & ? - Tag Team Titles
-Devin Carter, Aaron Masterson, & Derek Cornell vs. S.M. King, Nate Redwing, & Devin Thomas
-Mike Sydal vs. Bradley Charles
-The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West) vs. Abu Colossus & Levi McDaniel
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)
Next show is Saturday 2/15 in Rolla, MO.
WLW has a show on Saturday 3/1 in Richmond, MO:
-Elvis Aliaga vs. Leland Race - Heavyweight Title
-The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & David DeLorean) vs. High Level Enterprise(Jack Gamble & Jon Webb) - Tag Team Titles
CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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NATIONAL PRO WRESTLING DAY(www.nationalprowrestlingday.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/1 in Easton, PA:
-Colt Cabana vs. Drew Gulak - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Hallowicked vs. Michael Bennett
-The Baltic Siege) vs. The Bloc Party
-Juan Francisco De Coronado vs. Shynron - No-DQ Match
-Eddie Kingston vs. Francis O'Rourke
-Heidi Lovelace vs. Joe Pittman
DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Saturday 2/22 in Queens, NY.
DGUSA has a show on Sunday 2/23 in Brooklyn, NY:
-Johnny Gargano vs. Roderick Strong - Open The Freedom Gate Title
-A.R. Fox vs. Chris Hero - EVOLVE Title
-Fire Ant vs. Jigsaw
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in Cornelia, GA:
-Mikael Judas vs. Mike Posey - Heavyweight Title
-Se7en vs. Geter
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 1/31 in Reseda, CA featuring the DDT4 Tournament:
-Tournament Semifinals & Finals
-Ricochet & Rich Swann vs. A.R. Fox & A.C.H. - Tournament Quarterfinal
-The RockNES Monsters(Johnny Yuma & Johnny Goodtime) vs. Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Michael Elgin & Brian Cage vs. Peter Avalon & Ray Rosas - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Adam Cole & Kevin Steen vs. Joey Ryan & Candice LeRae - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Roderick Strong
-Chris Hero vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Drake Younger vs. Kyle O'Reilly
WRESTLING IS FUN(www.wrestlingisfun.org)
Next show is Saturday 2/22 in Reading, PA.
EXTREME RISING(www.extremerising.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in Pittsburgh, PA:
-Stevie Richards vs. Sabu - Heavyweight Title
-Rhino vs. Devon Storm - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
-BLK Out(Jeez & Ruckus) vs. Da Hit Squad(Dan Maff & Monsta Mack)
-Luke Hawx vs. Rich Ortiz
-Facade vs. "M-Dogg 20" Matt Cross
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/5 in New Orleans, LA.
SHIMMER has a show on Saturday 4/12 in Berwyn, IL.
SHIMMER has a show on Saturday 4/13 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/28 in Ybor City, FL:
-SHINE Tag Team Title Tournament
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Next shows are on Saturday 2/8 in Clarksville, IN:
Afternoon:
-Chris Hero, B-Boy, & Angelus Layne vs. Christian Rose, Gary Jay, & Jordynne Grace
-Trik Davis vs. Danny Cannon
-Ian Rotten vs. Jack Thriller
-Team IOU(Kerry Awful & Nick Iggy) & Thunderkitty vs. The Submission Squad(Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy) & Heidi Lovelace
-Battle Royal
Evening:
-Hy-Zaya vs. Shane Mercer - Cage Match
-Chris Hero vs. Reed Bentley
-Ian Rotten & Mitch Page vs. White America(Trik Davis & Adam Gooch)
-Necro Butcher vs. Jack Thriller - Texas Death Match
-Danny Cannon vs. Christian Rose
-Mickie Knuckles vs. Jordynne Grace - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
-Gary Jay vs. B-Boy
-Corporal Robinson vs. Kongo Kong
-Team IOU(Kerry Awful & Nick Iggy) vs. The Submission Squad(Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy)
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/28 in Berwyn, IL:
-Matt Cage vs. Juntai Miller - Heritage Title
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 2/23 in Austin, TX.
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
E-mail any corrections to: patrickab7@yahoo.com
Main Event on Wednesday has:
-Big E Langston & Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal)
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings vs. Alberto Del Rio
-Natalya Neidhart vs. Tamina Snuka
NXT this week has:
-Mike Mizanin vs. C.J. Parker
-Donny Camacho vs. Corey Graves
-Colin Cassady vs. Tyler Breeze
-Bayley Rose vs. Sasha Banks
-In action: The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor)
Superstars this week has:
-Los Matadores vs. Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal
-Natalya Neidhart vs. Summer Rae
Smackdown on Friday has:
-Daniel Bryan, Sheamus O'Shaunessy, & Rey Misterio Jr. vs. The Shield(Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins)
-Dolph Ziggler vs. Antonio Cesaro - Elimination Chamber Qualifier
-Christian Cage vs. Jack Swagger - Elimination Chamber Qualifier
-Kofi Kingston vs. Damien Sandow
-Cody Rhodes vs. Road Dog
-Xavier Woods vs. Johnny Fandango
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) vs. Ryback & Curtis Axel
Elimination Chamber is on Sunday 2/23:
-Randy Orton vs. John Cena vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. ? vs. ? - WWE Title Elimination Chamber Match
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday has:
-The Bro Mans(Robbie Eckos & Jessie Godderz) vs. Eric Young & Joseph Park - Tag Team Titles
-In action: The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards)
Lockdown is on Sunday 3/9.
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-A.J. Styles vs. Roderick Strong
-Cedric Alexander vs. Michael Bennett
-Andrew Everett vs. Todd Hanson - Top Prospect Tournament
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in San Antonio, TX:
-Adam Cole vs. Jay Briscoe - Heavyweight Title
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Michael Elgin vs. Kevin Steen vs. Jay Lethal
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. Adrenaline Rush(A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas)
-Cedric Alexander vs. Jimmy Jacobs
-Raymond Rowe vs. B.J. Whitmer
-Mark Briscoe vs. Michael Bennett
ROH returns to Collinsville, IL on Saturday 6/7.
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/28 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Roderick Strong
-Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett vs. The Young Bucks
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. ?
-Darin Corbin vs. Angelus Layne
-Jojo Bravo vs. Evan Gelistico
-The Hooligans vs. Jeremy Wyatt & Darren Dean
-Adam Raw vs. Brandon Espinosa
-Arik Cannon vs. Ricky Starks
-Alex The Big Owl vs. Bolt Brady vs. Alex Castle vs. Jordan Lacey
SLA has a show on Saturday 3/1 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Kyle O'Reilly - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-The Hooligans vs. The Young Bucks
-Davey Vega vs. Roderick Strong
-A.C.H. vs. ?
-Mat Fitchett vs. Jeremy Wyatt
-Jojo Bravo vs. Danny Cannon
-Brandon Espinosa vs. Darren Dean
SLA has a show on Friday 5/2 in Alton, IL featuring a "Lethal Lottery" tournament:
-Gerald James vs. Takaaki Watanabe - Heavyweight Title
-Davey Vega vs. Michael Elgin
-A.C.H. vs. Danny Cannon
DPW(dynamopro.weebly.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/1 in Fenton, MO:
-Battle Royal: Dan Walsh, Alexandre Rudolph, Brandon Gallagher, Jeremy Wyatt, Mike Sydal, Jon Webb, Geek Singh, Bradley Charles, Shorty Biggs, Outtkast, Ace Hawkins, Brandon Espinosa, Evan "Money" Morris, Michael Magnuson, David DeLorean, Jack Gamble, Andino Giovanni
-Jake Dirden vs. Elvis Aliaga
-The Bumrush Brothers(Shorty Biggs & Outtkast) vs. The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & David DeLorean) - Tag Team Titles
-Mike Sydal vs. Bradley Charles
-Geek Singh vs. Alexandre Rudolph
-Kevin X vs. Mark Sterling
-Evan "Money" Morris vs. Jon Webb vs. Ace Hawkins vs. Brandon Gallagher
Dynamo has a show on Tuesday 2/18 in St. Louis, MO(Off Broadway):
-Jake Dirden vs. Kevin X - Heavyweight Title
MMWA-SICW(saintlouiswrestling.com)
MMWA has a show on Saturday 2/8 in St. Louis, MO:
-Brian James vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title
-Andrew Wilder vs. Ace Hawkins - Jr. Heavyweight Title - No-DQ Match
-Jimmy D vs. A.J. Williams - T.V. Title
SICW has a show on Saturday 2/15 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ron Powers & Jake Dirden vs. Ricky Cruz & Flash Flanagan
-Ken Kasa vs. Big Jim Hoffarth - Classic Title
-Heath Hatton vs. Dave Vaughn
-Gary Jackson vs. Alexandre Rudolph
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/31 in Des Moines, IA:
-Gage Octane vs. Tony Sly - Heavyweight Title
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. J.J. Garrett - Pure Wrestling Title
-Jeremy Wyatt & Mark Sterling vs. A.J. Smooth & ? - Tag Team Titles
-Devin Carter, Aaron Masterson, & Derek Cornell vs. S.M. King, Nate Redwing, & Devin Thomas
-Mike Sydal vs. Bradley Charles
-The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West) vs. Abu Colossus & Levi McDaniel
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)
Next show is Saturday 2/15 in Rolla, MO.
WLW has a show on Saturday 3/1 in Richmond, MO:
-Elvis Aliaga vs. Leland Race - Heavyweight Title
-The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & David DeLorean) vs. High Level Enterprise(Jack Gamble & Jon Webb) - Tag Team Titles
CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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NATIONAL PRO WRESTLING DAY(www.nationalprowrestlingday.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/1 in Easton, PA:
-Colt Cabana vs. Drew Gulak - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Hallowicked vs. Michael Bennett
-The Baltic Siege) vs. The Bloc Party
-Juan Francisco De Coronado vs. Shynron - No-DQ Match
-Eddie Kingston vs. Francis O'Rourke
-Heidi Lovelace vs. Joe Pittman
DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Saturday 2/22 in Queens, NY.
DGUSA has a show on Sunday 2/23 in Brooklyn, NY:
-Johnny Gargano vs. Roderick Strong - Open The Freedom Gate Title
-A.R. Fox vs. Chris Hero - EVOLVE Title
-Fire Ant vs. Jigsaw
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in Cornelia, GA:
-Mikael Judas vs. Mike Posey - Heavyweight Title
-Se7en vs. Geter
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 1/31 in Reseda, CA featuring the DDT4 Tournament:
-Tournament Semifinals & Finals
-Ricochet & Rich Swann vs. A.R. Fox & A.C.H. - Tournament Quarterfinal
-The RockNES Monsters(Johnny Yuma & Johnny Goodtime) vs. Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Michael Elgin & Brian Cage vs. Peter Avalon & Ray Rosas - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Adam Cole & Kevin Steen vs. Joey Ryan & Candice LeRae - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Roderick Strong
-Chris Hero vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Drake Younger vs. Kyle O'Reilly
WRESTLING IS FUN(www.wrestlingisfun.org)
Next show is Saturday 2/22 in Reading, PA.
EXTREME RISING(www.extremerising.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in Pittsburgh, PA:
-Stevie Richards vs. Sabu - Heavyweight Title
-Rhino vs. Devon Storm - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
-BLK Out(Jeez & Ruckus) vs. Da Hit Squad(Dan Maff & Monsta Mack)
-Luke Hawx vs. Rich Ortiz
-Facade vs. "M-Dogg 20" Matt Cross
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/5 in New Orleans, LA.
SHIMMER has a show on Saturday 4/12 in Berwyn, IL.
SHIMMER has a show on Saturday 4/13 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/28 in Ybor City, FL:
-SHINE Tag Team Title Tournament
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Next shows are on Saturday 2/8 in Clarksville, IN:
Afternoon:
-Chris Hero, B-Boy, & Angelus Layne vs. Christian Rose, Gary Jay, & Jordynne Grace
-Trik Davis vs. Danny Cannon
-Ian Rotten vs. Jack Thriller
-Team IOU(Kerry Awful & Nick Iggy) & Thunderkitty vs. The Submission Squad(Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy) & Heidi Lovelace
-Battle Royal
Evening:
-Hy-Zaya vs. Shane Mercer - Cage Match
-Chris Hero vs. Reed Bentley
-Ian Rotten & Mitch Page vs. White America(Trik Davis & Adam Gooch)
-Necro Butcher vs. Jack Thriller - Texas Death Match
-Danny Cannon vs. Christian Rose
-Mickie Knuckles vs. Jordynne Grace - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
-Gary Jay vs. B-Boy
-Corporal Robinson vs. Kongo Kong
-Team IOU(Kerry Awful & Nick Iggy) vs. The Submission Squad(Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy)
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/28 in Berwyn, IL:
-Matt Cage vs. Juntai Miller - Heritage Title
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 2/23 in Austin, TX.
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
E-mail any corrections to: patrickab7@yahoo.com
Shameless plug
If you don't follow me on TEH SOCIAL MEDIAZ(patrickab7 on Twitter and Facebook *thumbs up, cheap pop*), I was on the Kayfabe Poker Night podcast with Landon Meyer, Joel Vidakovich, Matthew Rude, and guest Dan Schmidt for a pre-Royal Rumble show. Apparently I'm the resident "indy guru" and we discussed the St. Louis independent scene. Check them out at:
http://rudemooseradio.podbean.com/
Monday, January 27, 2014
WWE Raw
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger)(w/ Zeb Colter) d. Rey Misterio Jr. & Sin Cara when Cesaro pinned Sin Cara after the Neutralizer.
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings(w/ Xavier Woods on commentary) d. Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae) with the Lie Detector(Paydirt). Emma Tayla was dancing in the audience.
-Dolph Ziggler d. Mike Mizanin after the Zigzag.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. Ryback & Curtis Axel when Jimmy pinned Ryback after the splash off the top rope.
-Alberto Del Rio d. Kofi Kingston after the close-range superkick.
-The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) d. Tag Team Champions The New Age Outlaws(Road Dog & Billy Gunn) by DQ when Brock Lesnar(w/ Paul Heyman) hit the ring to lay out both Cody and Goldust with F-5s.
-The Bella Twins(Brie & Nikki) & The Funkadactyls(Naomi Night & Cameron Lynn) d. Women's Champion A.J. Lee, Tamina Snuka, Alicia Fox, & Aksana Raudoniene when Naomi pinned A.J. after the Rear View.
-Next Hall Of Fame inductee: Jake "The Snake" Roberts.
-John Cena, Daniel Bryan, & Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins) by DQ; Reigns powered out of Cena's STF(!) but the Wyatt Family(Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, & Erick Rowan) attacked the face trio for the finish. Cena, Bryan, & Sheamus fought them off and stood tall to end the show; the win qualified them for the WWE Title Elimination Chamber match.
-The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger)(w/ Zeb Colter) d. Rey Misterio Jr. & Sin Cara when Cesaro pinned Sin Cara after the Neutralizer.
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings(w/ Xavier Woods on commentary) d. Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae) with the Lie Detector(Paydirt). Emma Tayla was dancing in the audience.
-Dolph Ziggler d. Mike Mizanin after the Zigzag.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. Ryback & Curtis Axel when Jimmy pinned Ryback after the splash off the top rope.
-Alberto Del Rio d. Kofi Kingston after the close-range superkick.
-The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) d. Tag Team Champions The New Age Outlaws(Road Dog & Billy Gunn) by DQ when Brock Lesnar(w/ Paul Heyman) hit the ring to lay out both Cody and Goldust with F-5s.
-The Bella Twins(Brie & Nikki) & The Funkadactyls(Naomi Night & Cameron Lynn) d. Women's Champion A.J. Lee, Tamina Snuka, Alicia Fox, & Aksana Raudoniene when Naomi pinned A.J. after the Rear View.
-Next Hall Of Fame inductee: Jake "The Snake" Roberts.
-John Cena, Daniel Bryan, & Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins) by DQ; Reigns powered out of Cena's STF(!) but the Wyatt Family(Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, & Erick Rowan) attacked the face trio for the finish. Cena, Bryan, & Sheamus fought them off and stood tall to end the show; the win qualified them for the WWE Title Elimination Chamber match.
Anarchy Wrestling TV #417(Seasons' Beatings Highlights Part 1)
-Commentators: Bret Wolverton & Matt Striker(!).
-Kevin Blue d. Shaun Tempers(w/ Jeff G. Bailey) to retain the Young Lions' Title, getting the flash pin with a rollup out of nowhere.
-Corey Hollis d. Mike Posey with the spinning elbowsmash; promoter Franklin Dove was the special guest referee(he never said it'd be a MATCH, just that Posey would get him in the ring).
-Dove interviewed former Wildside standout A.J. Styles; he told the story of his first visit to the "Church Of Southern Wrestling" and talked about his career in the building. He brought out Phil Gunner(another alumnus of the building)...but they were interrupted by Posey. Posey wanted the same respect as the other alumni...but he ran his mouth for a bit too long and took a Styles Clash from A.J. Gunner made a three-count for fun.
-Mikael Judas fought Se7en(w/ Jeff G. Bailey) to a draw in a last-man-standing match to retain the Heavyweight Title. Se7en incredibly survived El Crucifijo from Judas and then Judas got up after Se7en's finishing chokeslam. They bashed each other with chairs at the same time and both men were counted down for ten.
-Kevin Blue d. Shaun Tempers(w/ Jeff G. Bailey) to retain the Young Lions' Title, getting the flash pin with a rollup out of nowhere.
-Corey Hollis d. Mike Posey with the spinning elbowsmash; promoter Franklin Dove was the special guest referee(he never said it'd be a MATCH, just that Posey would get him in the ring).
-Dove interviewed former Wildside standout A.J. Styles; he told the story of his first visit to the "Church Of Southern Wrestling" and talked about his career in the building. He brought out Phil Gunner(another alumnus of the building)...but they were interrupted by Posey. Posey wanted the same respect as the other alumni...but he ran his mouth for a bit too long and took a Styles Clash from A.J. Gunner made a three-count for fun.
-Mikael Judas fought Se7en(w/ Jeff G. Bailey) to a draw in a last-man-standing match to retain the Heavyweight Title. Se7en incredibly survived El Crucifijo from Judas and then Judas got up after Se7en's finishing chokeslam. They bashed each other with chairs at the same time and both men were counted down for ten.
This Year's Rumble Dork Stats(woo)
#1 & #2 Entrants
2014: C.M. Punk & Seth Rollins
Second time Punk has been #1 in the Rumble, putting him on the "unlucky" list. Think he had an early spot in 2011 as well.
Final Entrant
2014: Rey Misterio Jr.
Rey finally gets a better number after starting the Rumble twice in previous years.
Winner:
2014: Batista(#28)
Batista becomes only the fifth person to win more than one Rumble, putting him in exclusive company with Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, and John Cena. Notably, Batista's previous win was also at the #28 spot.
Runner-Up:
Roman Reigns(#15)
Most Eliminations:
12(Roman Reigns in 2014)
Yup, he got the God Push this year. Think it worked if the "Roman Reigns" chant at the end of the Rumble was anything to go by. His full list of eliminations: Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Nash, The Great Khali, Goldust, El Torito, John Bradshaw Layfield, Luke Harper, Antonio Cesaro, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Sheamus O'Shaunessy. Hardly a list of slouches.
Endurance Mark
C.M. Punk(49:25)(honorable mention to Seth Rollins at 48:30)
Figured Punk was going long. Good to see the rest of The Shield getting notice as Seth made it to the endgame; on top of that, Ambrose got a few eliminations and sparked the events that led to Reigns ousting his stablemates.
2014: C.M. Punk & Seth Rollins
Second time Punk has been #1 in the Rumble, putting him on the "unlucky" list. Think he had an early spot in 2011 as well.
Final Entrant
2014: Rey Misterio Jr.
Rey finally gets a better number after starting the Rumble twice in previous years.
Winner:
2014: Batista(#28)
Batista becomes only the fifth person to win more than one Rumble, putting him in exclusive company with Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, Steve Austin, and John Cena. Notably, Batista's previous win was also at the #28 spot.
Runner-Up:
Roman Reigns(#15)
Most Eliminations:
12(Roman Reigns in 2014)
Yup, he got the God Push this year. Think it worked if the "Roman Reigns" chant at the end of the Rumble was anything to go by. His full list of eliminations: Kofi Kingston, Dolph Ziggler, Kevin Nash, The Great Khali, Goldust, El Torito, John Bradshaw Layfield, Luke Harper, Antonio Cesaro, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Sheamus O'Shaunessy. Hardly a list of slouches.
Endurance Mark
C.M. Punk(49:25)(honorable mention to Seth Rollins at 48:30)
Figured Punk was going long. Good to see the rest of The Shield getting notice as Seth made it to the endgame; on top of that, Ambrose got a few eliminations and sparked the events that led to Reigns ousting his stablemates.
Sunday, January 26, 2014
WWE Royal Rumble
-The New Age Outlaws(Road Dog & Billy Gunn) d. The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) win the Tag Team Titles; Cody hit the Beautiful Disaster kick on Road Dog, but Billy had blind-tagged into the match and hit the Fameasser on Cody for the win.
-Bray Wyatt(w/ Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) d. Daniel Bryan; Wyatt blocked a suicide dive attempt and hit the Sister Abigail into the ringside barricade, then hit his finisher again in the ring for the finish.
-Brock Lesnar(w/ Paul Heyman) d. The Big Show; Lesnar destroyed Show with a chair before the opening bell, but took a PUNCH after the match officially started. Lesnar was able to recover and win with the F-5, then dished out more chair abuse after the match.
-Randy Orton d. John Cena to retain the WWE Title; Cena had Orton in the STF when the Wyatt Family members appeared to distract him. That led to Orton hitting his second RKO of the match and getting the pin. The Wyatts beat down Cena after the match, ending with Bray's Sister Abigail.
-Royal Rumble:
#1 C.M. Punk
#2 Seth Rollins
#3 Damien Sandow
#4 Cody Rhodes; Punk eliminated Sandow(1).
#5 Kane; he went after Punk but Punk eliminated him(2).
#6 Alexander Rusev(making his main-roster debut)
#7 Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter)
#8 Kofi Kingston
#9 Jimmy Uso
#10 Goldust; several wrestlers ganged up on Rusev to get him out(3). Kofi was thrown out but Rusev caught him and beat him up, leaving him laying on the edge of the ringside barricade. Kofi was able to stand up on the barricade and make a running leap to the ring apron to avoid elimination.
#11 U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose
#12 Dolph Ziggler
#13 "R-Truth" Ron Killings; Ambrose(with help from Rollins) eliminated R-Truth(4) and then Jimmy Uso(5).
#14 Kevin Nash; he eliminated Swagger(6).
#15 Roman Reigns; Reigns threw out Kofi(7), Ziggler(8), and Nash(9) in succession.
#16 The Great Khali; the unified Shield trio ganged up on him and Reigns threw him out(10). Goldust accidentally eliminated Cody(11), then Reigns tossed out Goldust(12). Punk was left alone with The Shield...
#17 Sheamus O'Shaunessy(returning from injury)
#18 Mike Mizanin
#19 Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae)
#20 El Torito(w/ Los Matadores); the midget hit some highspots and actually eliminated Fandango(13) before Reigns threw him out(14).
#21 Antonio Cesaro(w/ Zeb); Giant Swings ensued.
#22 Luke Harper
#23 Jey Uso
#24 John Bradshaw Layfield; he made a big deal out of removing his suit jacket only to get eliminated right away by Reigns(15).
#25 Erick Rowan; Harper eliminated Miz(16), then the Wyatts double-teamed Jey Uso and threw him ou(17).
#26 Ryback
#27 Alberto Del Rio
#28 Batista; bye Rowan(18), see ya Ryback(19), adios Alberto(20).
#29 Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston
#30 Rey Misterio Jr....the fans(who had already expressed their displeasure with the title match) were NOT happy about Daniel Bryan's absence from the Rumble.
Sheamus eliminated Langston(21) and Rollins eliminated Misterio(22). Reigns took out Harper(23). Ambrose suddenly tried to dump Reigns from behind, sparking an argument between the Shield members. Ambrose and Rollins tried to work on Cesaro but Reigns dumped all three of them at once(24/25/26)! Rollins gets the endurance honorable mention with a time of 48:30.
The final four were Punk, Reigns, Sheamus, and Batista. Kane resurfaced at ringside to pull Punk out(27; endurance mark of 49:25), then chokeslammed him through the Spanish announcers' table. Reigns blocked a Brogue Kick and dumped Sheamus(28), thus breaking Kane's elimination record with twelve. Batista and Reigns traded spears, but Batista finally threw out Reigns for the win(29).
-Bray Wyatt(w/ Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) d. Daniel Bryan; Wyatt blocked a suicide dive attempt and hit the Sister Abigail into the ringside barricade, then hit his finisher again in the ring for the finish.
-Brock Lesnar(w/ Paul Heyman) d. The Big Show; Lesnar destroyed Show with a chair before the opening bell, but took a PUNCH after the match officially started. Lesnar was able to recover and win with the F-5, then dished out more chair abuse after the match.
-Randy Orton d. John Cena to retain the WWE Title; Cena had Orton in the STF when the Wyatt Family members appeared to distract him. That led to Orton hitting his second RKO of the match and getting the pin. The Wyatts beat down Cena after the match, ending with Bray's Sister Abigail.
-Royal Rumble:
#1 C.M. Punk
#2 Seth Rollins
#3 Damien Sandow
#4 Cody Rhodes; Punk eliminated Sandow(1).
#5 Kane; he went after Punk but Punk eliminated him(2).
#6 Alexander Rusev(making his main-roster debut)
#7 Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter)
#8 Kofi Kingston
#9 Jimmy Uso
#10 Goldust; several wrestlers ganged up on Rusev to get him out(3). Kofi was thrown out but Rusev caught him and beat him up, leaving him laying on the edge of the ringside barricade. Kofi was able to stand up on the barricade and make a running leap to the ring apron to avoid elimination.
#11 U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose
#12 Dolph Ziggler
#13 "R-Truth" Ron Killings; Ambrose(with help from Rollins) eliminated R-Truth(4) and then Jimmy Uso(5).
#14 Kevin Nash; he eliminated Swagger(6).
#15 Roman Reigns; Reigns threw out Kofi(7), Ziggler(8), and Nash(9) in succession.
#16 The Great Khali; the unified Shield trio ganged up on him and Reigns threw him out(10). Goldust accidentally eliminated Cody(11), then Reigns tossed out Goldust(12). Punk was left alone with The Shield...
#17 Sheamus O'Shaunessy(returning from injury)
#18 Mike Mizanin
#19 Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae)
#20 El Torito(w/ Los Matadores); the midget hit some highspots and actually eliminated Fandango(13) before Reigns threw him out(14).
#21 Antonio Cesaro(w/ Zeb); Giant Swings ensued.
#22 Luke Harper
#23 Jey Uso
#24 John Bradshaw Layfield; he made a big deal out of removing his suit jacket only to get eliminated right away by Reigns(15).
#25 Erick Rowan; Harper eliminated Miz(16), then the Wyatts double-teamed Jey Uso and threw him ou(17).
#26 Ryback
#27 Alberto Del Rio
#28 Batista; bye Rowan(18), see ya Ryback(19), adios Alberto(20).
#29 Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston
#30 Rey Misterio Jr....the fans(who had already expressed their displeasure with the title match) were NOT happy about Daniel Bryan's absence from the Rumble.
Sheamus eliminated Langston(21) and Rollins eliminated Misterio(22). Reigns took out Harper(23). Ambrose suddenly tried to dump Reigns from behind, sparking an argument between the Shield members. Ambrose and Rollins tried to work on Cesaro but Reigns dumped all three of them at once(24/25/26)! Rollins gets the endurance honorable mention with a time of 48:30.
The final four were Punk, Reigns, Sheamus, and Batista. Kane resurfaced at ringside to pull Punk out(27; endurance mark of 49:25), then chokeslammed him through the Spanish announcers' table. Reigns blocked a Brogue Kick and dumped Sheamus(28), thus breaking Kane's elimination record with twelve. Batista and Reigns traded spears, but Batista finally threw out Reigns for the win(29).
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Weekend wrestling
ROH TV
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Steve Corino.
-Top Prospect Tournament: Raymond Rowe d. Corey Hollis after the Death Rowe(full-nelson pickup into a knee strike to the back of the head).
-R.D. Evans(w/ Veda Scott) d. Matt Sells after a swandive headbutt. Veda issued an open challenge afterwards and got an answer...
-R.D. Evans(w/ Veda Scott) d. Michael Elgin by DQ; Elgin destroyed Evans and finally got disqualified for powerbombing him onto two set-up chairs.
-Matt Taven d. Tadarius Thomas with a frog splash.
-Jay Briscoe d. Tag Team Champion Bobby Fish via Jay Driller after Heavyweight Champion Adam Cole's interference backfired.
-Next week: A.J. Styles vs. Roderick Strong.
SICW Wrestling Explosion(via YouTube)
-Commentator: Larry Matysik.
-Gary Jackson & Big Jim Hoffarth d. Alexandre Rudolph & Joker; Jackson and Rudolph fought outside the ring and Hoffarth slammed Joker before pinning him with the big splash. Gary and Jim celebrated their win but Rudolph attacked Gary from behind and frontslammed him before Hoffarth ran him off.
-Larry did a sitdown interview with Classic Champion Ken Kasa and manager Travis Cook regarding Kasa's title defense against Hoffarth at the February show.
-Flashback to May 1969: Cowboy Bob Ellis d. Bill Russell after two bulldogs.
-Flashback to May 1969: Cowboy Bob Ellis fought Bob Geigel to a time-limit draw.
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Steve Corino.
-Top Prospect Tournament: Raymond Rowe d. Corey Hollis after the Death Rowe(full-nelson pickup into a knee strike to the back of the head).
-R.D. Evans(w/ Veda Scott) d. Matt Sells after a swandive headbutt. Veda issued an open challenge afterwards and got an answer...
-R.D. Evans(w/ Veda Scott) d. Michael Elgin by DQ; Elgin destroyed Evans and finally got disqualified for powerbombing him onto two set-up chairs.
-Matt Taven d. Tadarius Thomas with a frog splash.
-Jay Briscoe d. Tag Team Champion Bobby Fish via Jay Driller after Heavyweight Champion Adam Cole's interference backfired.
-Next week: A.J. Styles vs. Roderick Strong.
SICW Wrestling Explosion(via YouTube)
-Commentator: Larry Matysik.
-Gary Jackson & Big Jim Hoffarth d. Alexandre Rudolph & Joker; Jackson and Rudolph fought outside the ring and Hoffarth slammed Joker before pinning him with the big splash. Gary and Jim celebrated their win but Rudolph attacked Gary from behind and frontslammed him before Hoffarth ran him off.
-Larry did a sitdown interview with Classic Champion Ken Kasa and manager Travis Cook regarding Kasa's title defense against Hoffarth at the February show.
-Flashback to May 1969: Cowboy Bob Ellis d. Bill Russell after two bulldogs.
-Flashback to May 1969: Cowboy Bob Ellis fought Bob Geigel to a time-limit draw.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Weekend show results
Friday AAW results from Berwyn, IL:
-Moondog Bernard & Mallaki Matthews d. Bolt Brady d. Killa B Bernadino.
-Bret Banks d. Alex Castle.
-Marek Brave won a four-corner match with Ty Colton, Knight Wagner, and D.C. Dynamite.
-Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) d. Dan Lawrence & Markus Crane.
-Colt Cabana & Juntai Miller d. Keith Walker & Tweek Phoenix.
-Eddie Kingston d. Jonathan Gresham.
-Kung Fu Manchu(Marion Fontaine & Louis Lyndon) d. Team Ambition(Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly).
-Matt Cage d. A.C.H. to retain the Heritage Title.
-Shane Hollister d. Jimmy Jacobs to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Michael Elgin & Ethan Page d. Uhaa Nation & Ricochet to retain the Tag Team Titles.
Friday SHINE results from Ybor City, FL:
-Kimberly d. Sojourner Bolt.
-Amber O'Neal d. La Rosa Negra.
-Mercedes Martinez d. Su Yung.
-Serena Deeb d. Santana Garrett.
-Amazing Kong d. Taylor Made.
-The Buddy System(Solo Darling & Heidi Lovelace) d. The SNS Express(Sassy Stephie & Jessie Belle Smothers).
-Jessicka Havok fought Allysin Kay to a double-knockout in a no-DQ match.
-Nevaeh d. Leva Bates.
-Angelina Love d. Leah Von Dutch.
-Ivelisse Velez d. Rain to win the SHINE Title.
Saturday ROH results from Pittsburgh, PA:
-Moose, Nick Merriman, & Marc Hauss d. Rik Matrix, Chris LeRusso, & Ryan Reigns.
-B.J. Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs d. Adrenaline Rush(A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas).
-Top Prospect Tournament Finals: Todd Hanson d. Raymond Rowe.
-Michael Bennett d. The Romantic Touch.
-Tommaso Ciampa won a triple threat match with Jay Lethal and Matt Taven.
-Cedric Alexander d. Andrew Everett.
-Kevin Steen d. Tag Team Champion Kyle O'Reilly.
-Michael Elgin & Chris Hero won a three-way dance with Heavyweight Champion Adam Cole & Matt Hardy and Jay & Mark Briscoe.
Saturday Anarchy Wrestling results from Cornelia, GA:
-Mike Posey d. Frankie Valentine.
-Anthony Henry, B.J. Hancock, Joey Rhymer, & Shane Marx d. Kameron Kade, Lars Manderson, Ryan Hunter, & Jeremy Foster.
-Jessica Hill d. Hollywood Heather; Dory Funk Jr. was the referee.
-Hot Commodity(C.B. Suave & Tommy Penirelli) d. Brandon Parker & Joey Romano.
-Bobby Moore d. Alex Avgerinos.
-Ace Rockwell & Steven Walters d. The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams).
-Leon Saver won a four-corner match with Laredo Kid, Eli Daniels, and Ethan Case.
-Shaun Tempers d. Kevin Blue to win the Young Lions' Title.
-Billy Buck d. Corey Hollis to retain the T.V. Title.
-Tag Team Champion Iceberg d. Geter by DQ.
-Se7en, Young Lions' Champion Shaun Tempers, Geter, & The Urban Assault Squad(Shadow Jackson & Nemesis) d. Heavyweight Champion Mikael Judas, Tag Team Champions Iceberg 7 Slim J, & The Hate Junkies(Stryknyn & Dany Only).
-Moondog Bernard & Mallaki Matthews d. Bolt Brady d. Killa B Bernadino.
-Bret Banks d. Alex Castle.
-Marek Brave won a four-corner match with Ty Colton, Knight Wagner, and D.C. Dynamite.
-Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) d. Dan Lawrence & Markus Crane.
-Colt Cabana & Juntai Miller d. Keith Walker & Tweek Phoenix.
-Eddie Kingston d. Jonathan Gresham.
-Kung Fu Manchu(Marion Fontaine & Louis Lyndon) d. Team Ambition(Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly).
-Matt Cage d. A.C.H. to retain the Heritage Title.
-Shane Hollister d. Jimmy Jacobs to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Michael Elgin & Ethan Page d. Uhaa Nation & Ricochet to retain the Tag Team Titles.
Friday SHINE results from Ybor City, FL:
-Kimberly d. Sojourner Bolt.
-Amber O'Neal d. La Rosa Negra.
-Mercedes Martinez d. Su Yung.
-Serena Deeb d. Santana Garrett.
-Amazing Kong d. Taylor Made.
-The Buddy System(Solo Darling & Heidi Lovelace) d. The SNS Express(Sassy Stephie & Jessie Belle Smothers).
-Jessicka Havok fought Allysin Kay to a double-knockout in a no-DQ match.
-Nevaeh d. Leva Bates.
-Angelina Love d. Leah Von Dutch.
-Ivelisse Velez d. Rain to win the SHINE Title.
Saturday ROH results from Pittsburgh, PA:
-Moose, Nick Merriman, & Marc Hauss d. Rik Matrix, Chris LeRusso, & Ryan Reigns.
-B.J. Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs d. Adrenaline Rush(A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas).
-Top Prospect Tournament Finals: Todd Hanson d. Raymond Rowe.
-Michael Bennett d. The Romantic Touch.
-Tommaso Ciampa won a triple threat match with Jay Lethal and Matt Taven.
-Cedric Alexander d. Andrew Everett.
-Kevin Steen d. Tag Team Champion Kyle O'Reilly.
-Michael Elgin & Chris Hero won a three-way dance with Heavyweight Champion Adam Cole & Matt Hardy and Jay & Mark Briscoe.
Saturday Anarchy Wrestling results from Cornelia, GA:
-Mike Posey d. Frankie Valentine.
-Anthony Henry, B.J. Hancock, Joey Rhymer, & Shane Marx d. Kameron Kade, Lars Manderson, Ryan Hunter, & Jeremy Foster.
-Jessica Hill d. Hollywood Heather; Dory Funk Jr. was the referee.
-Hot Commodity(C.B. Suave & Tommy Penirelli) d. Brandon Parker & Joey Romano.
-Bobby Moore d. Alex Avgerinos.
-Ace Rockwell & Steven Walters d. The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams).
-Leon Saver won a four-corner match with Laredo Kid, Eli Daniels, and Ethan Case.
-Shaun Tempers d. Kevin Blue to win the Young Lions' Title.
-Billy Buck d. Corey Hollis to retain the T.V. Title.
-Tag Team Champion Iceberg d. Geter by DQ.
-Se7en, Young Lions' Champion Shaun Tempers, Geter, & The Urban Assault Squad(Shadow Jackson & Nemesis) d. Heavyweight Champion Mikael Judas, Tag Team Champions Iceberg 7 Slim J, & The Hate Junkies(Stryknyn & Dany Only).
Superstars + Smackdown
WWE Superstars
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Alex Riley.
-Brie Bella(w/ Nikki Bella) d. Alicia Fox(w/ Aksana Raudoniene) after the Bella Buster(X-Factor).
-Sin Cara & Los Matadores(Fernando & Diego)(w/ El Torito) d. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal) when Sin Cara pinned Drew after the swanton bomb.
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Josh Mathews & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-The Big Show & Rey Misterio Jr. d. The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger)(w/ Zeb Colter); Cesaro took the 619 and the PUNCH, then Rey splashed Cesaro from Big Show's shoulders for the pin. Paul Heyman came out to threaten Show afterwards on behalf of HIS CLIENT BRRRRROCK LLLLLESNAR.
-Mike Mizanin d. Brodus Clay after a kick to the knee and low-altitude DDT; Wade "Bad News" Barrett insulted both men from his podium before the bout and continued his verbal assault during the match.
-Women's Champion A.J. Lee(w/ Tamina Snuka) d. Cameron Lynn(w/ Naomi Night)(non-title) after the Shining Wizard. The two sides fought after the match with Naomi getting the better of an exchange with A.J.
-Ryback & Curtis Axel d. Los Matadores(Fernando & Diego)(w/ El Torito) when Axel rolled up Diego(illegal man) with a handful of tights.
-The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan)(w/ Bray Wyatt) d. The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) when Harper pinned Young after the discus lariat. Bray enlightened us after the match and got a response from Daniel Bryan.
-Kofi Kingston d. Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae) with the Trouble In Paradise. Emma Tayla was seen in the front row with an "Emmalution" sign.
-Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston, Tag Team Champions The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust), & Jimmy & Jey Uso d. The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins) & The New Age Outlaws(Road Dog & Billy Gunn) by DQ when the other members of the heel team broke up Goldust's rollup attempt on Road Dog. The locker room emptied as everyone brawled in the ring to end the show.
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Alex Riley.
-Brie Bella(w/ Nikki Bella) d. Alicia Fox(w/ Aksana Raudoniene) after the Bella Buster(X-Factor).
-Sin Cara & Los Matadores(Fernando & Diego)(w/ El Torito) d. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal) when Sin Cara pinned Drew after the swanton bomb.
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Josh Mathews & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-The Big Show & Rey Misterio Jr. d. The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger)(w/ Zeb Colter); Cesaro took the 619 and the PUNCH, then Rey splashed Cesaro from Big Show's shoulders for the pin. Paul Heyman came out to threaten Show afterwards on behalf of HIS CLIENT BRRRRROCK LLLLLESNAR.
-Mike Mizanin d. Brodus Clay after a kick to the knee and low-altitude DDT; Wade "Bad News" Barrett insulted both men from his podium before the bout and continued his verbal assault during the match.
-Women's Champion A.J. Lee(w/ Tamina Snuka) d. Cameron Lynn(w/ Naomi Night)(non-title) after the Shining Wizard. The two sides fought after the match with Naomi getting the better of an exchange with A.J.
-Ryback & Curtis Axel d. Los Matadores(Fernando & Diego)(w/ El Torito) when Axel rolled up Diego(illegal man) with a handful of tights.
-The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan)(w/ Bray Wyatt) d. The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) when Harper pinned Young after the discus lariat. Bray enlightened us after the match and got a response from Daniel Bryan.
-Kofi Kingston d. Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae) with the Trouble In Paradise. Emma Tayla was seen in the front row with an "Emmalution" sign.
-Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston, Tag Team Champions The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust), & Jimmy & Jey Uso d. The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins) & The New Age Outlaws(Road Dog & Billy Gunn) by DQ when the other members of the heel team broke up Goldust's rollup attempt on Road Dog. The locker room emptied as everyone brawled in the ring to end the show.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Midweek wrestling
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Jeremy Borash.
-Samuel Shaw d. Dewey Barnes with a standing head-and-arm guillotine hold.
WWE NXT
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, & Lord Tensai. Ring announcer: Eden Rhodes.
Adrian Neville vs. Wesley Blake: Blake is of the wrestling cowboy persuasion, it would appear. YAY WRESTLING~! FLIPPIES~! The hype is underway for the live show at the end of February. Blake gets a token burst of offense, but this is essentially a showcase for Neville. Adrian finishes in style with the Red Arrow(corkscrew shooting star press).
Backstage, Devin Taylor interviews the Beautiful Fierce Females(Summer Rae, Sasha Banks, & Charlotte Flair). Charlotte's been missing in action lately...she's been enjoying the merits of her lineage with all the limousine-riding and jet-flying. Summer says they'll start the year off right when she destroys Natalya Neidhart tonight.
Xavier Woods vs. Alexander Rusev(w/ Lana Perry): Woods was punished a few weeks ago with a match against Rusev...this time around, he should be more prepared. Rusev seems to have acquired more traditional wrestling attire. Tensai is impressed by Rusev and drops the names of other powerhouses like Brock Lesnar, Batista, and Big E Langston...Byron adds A-Train, har har. Despite the advance notice, Xavier still has trouble dealing with Rusev's power advantage...Woods tries to stick and move but can't knock him off his feet right away. A dropkick finally gets him down and a Shining Wizard scores him a near-fall, but Rusev surprises him with a jumping thrust kick. With Woods down, Rusev gets him in the Accolade(camel clutch) for the tapout. Lana has to signal for him to release the hold...but she gives another signal and Rusev reapplies the hold. We need a save...Sin Cara? Okay...he delivers a flying headscissors and Rusev rolls out of the ring. Rusev is more annoyed than anything else, but this allows Woods to retreat with the masked man before more damage can be done.
C.J. Parker vs. Antonio Cesaro: The partisan crowd does NOT like Parker and gives Cesaro a big ovation. YAY WRESTLING~! C.J. gets some early offense, but a senton hits the knees and Cesaro targets the back. Parker comes back with a flying clothesline and jumping side kick, then a double-knee in the corner and cross-body off the top...for two. C.J. does an airplane spin, but Cesaro's not dizzy in the least and double-legs him into the GIANT SWING~! After that, the Neutralizer is academic and Cesaro gets the win.
Sami Zayn comes out on a crutch...2013 was the best year of his career and that was partially due to his matches with Cesaro. The best-of-three-falls match was great, but he didn't win and he wants to redeem himself in that regard. Rematch? Cesaro meets him on the entrance ramp and grabs the microphone...one word: "No."
Backstage, Devin interviews Mike Mizanin. He thinks he should bring MizTV to NXT...but he's interrupted by C.J. Parker. Parker does not understand why the fans don't like him...hmm. Cue confrontation...looks like a match for next week. C.J. says Miz has a huge carbon footprint with all the toxic waste he's spewing, so he slaps Miz as an "environmental act".
Natalya Neidhart(w/ Bayley Rose) vs. Summer Rae(w/ Sasha Banks): Renee Young joins the broadcast team for this one. In the pre-match comments, Nattie wonders if she can make Summer's feet touch her head when she locks her in the Sharpshooter. So where's Charlotte NOW, I wonder? They start off technical and Summer gets a jackknife cradle for two, but Natalya bridges out for a backslide attempt before being run back into the turnbuckles. Nattie comes back with a snapmare, stomp to the back of the head, and basement dropkick...ow. Summer returns fire with a spinning kick for two, then hooks a sideways figure-four sort of leglock similiar to something Owen Hart once used. Nattie reverses into her own leghold but Summer gets to the ropes to escape. These two seem to work REALLY well together as they've had really good bouts on WWE programming as well. Natalya fights away from Summer's leg work and kicks her out of the ring, then rallies with offense when Summer gets back in the ring. Nattie catches a second spinning kick attempt and takes her down into the Sharpshooter...welcome to Tapout City.
Backstage, Devin interviews Enzo Amore(still in a wheelchair) & Colin Cassady. I want a "SAWFT" T-shirt. Aiden English interrupts the festivities, reminding everyone that he beat Cassady in their match and the singing contest should have gone in his favor. Big Cass has no time for this and walks away...Enzo just rolls over his foot with the wheelchair. Ha ha.
NXT Champion Bo Dallas is here to celebrate...he is now the longest-reigning champion in NXT history(out of, like, two other people). He appreciates the cheers(such as they are) and humbly accepts the accolades. He thanks his family members in attendance and his fourth-grade history teacher...of course, he also thanks the Bo-lievers as he unveils the banner celebrating his milestone. Adrian Neville decides to pay a visit...not to congratulate him, as Bo suspects. Long story short, he wants another shot at the belt. Bo says Neville beat a "nobody"(Sami Zayn) to earn his title shot and it took him 4:45 to do it...Dallas says it wouldn't take him that long to beat Neville. Chief Operating Officer Triple H chimes in from the Titantron...how about setting up an opportunity?
NXT Champion Bo Dallas vs. Adrian Neville, 4:45 Challenge: If Neville can survive the time limit that Bo set up for himself, he earns his title shot on the live NXT special. Bo's not dressed to wrestle, but the match is RIGHT NOW! Neville plays it cool as he doesn't have to win outright...the fight spills out of the ring, but Bo trips him up on the edge of the ring by yanking on the apron. Neville barely beats the ten-count and Bo covers...for two. Bo gets a few more two-counts but he can't quite keep Neville down. Neville gets his second wind and rallies on offense...he sets up the Red Arrow but Bo rolls out of the ring. Bo takes his time outside the ring(forgetting about the clock)...then realizes his mistake and rushes back in. Neville backdrops him to the floor and the clock runs out...Bo is ticked and charges, but Neville sidesteps and Bo hits the ringpost shoulder-first. Red Arrow? Why not? Neville makes his own three-count...he gets his title shot on February 27th!
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Phil Gunner d. James Storm in a briefcase-on-a-pole match. Storm got a hold of the case, but Gunner took him down from the ropes with an electric chair drop so Storm didn't have "full possession" of the case. Gunner fought off Storm and finally got a hold of the briefcase for the victory.
-Austin Aries d. Chris Sabin(w/ Velvet Sky in a cage at ringside) with the brainbuster to win the X-Division Title. Sabin got a shopping bag from Velvet during the match, but it didn't contain the weapon that Sabin had previously planted in it.
-Kurt Angle d. Bobby Roode in a cage match by escaping the cage, climbing over the top and landing on the floor right before Roode got out through the door.
-Samoa Joe d. Rockstar Spud with the Kokita Clutch.
-Brutus Magnus d. Sting in a no-countout-no-DQ title-vs.-contract match to retain the Heavyweight Title. Sting had Samoa Joe in his corner, but Dixie Carter sent out Ethan Carter III, Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian), Shiima Xion, Tag Team Champions The Bro Mans(Robbie Eckos & Jessie Godderz), and Bobby Roode to run interference. Kurt Angle ran in to help out Sting and Joe, but the numbers were too much in the end. After two referees were taken out of the equation(Xion pulled out the first one, the second was bumped when Magnus pulled him in the way of a Stinger Splash), Dixie sent in Earl Hebner to make a reluctant three-count after Magnus hit the Mag Daddy Driver.
-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Jeremy Borash.
-Samuel Shaw d. Dewey Barnes with a standing head-and-arm guillotine hold.
WWE NXT
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, & Lord Tensai. Ring announcer: Eden Rhodes.
Adrian Neville vs. Wesley Blake: Blake is of the wrestling cowboy persuasion, it would appear. YAY WRESTLING~! FLIPPIES~! The hype is underway for the live show at the end of February. Blake gets a token burst of offense, but this is essentially a showcase for Neville. Adrian finishes in style with the Red Arrow(corkscrew shooting star press).
Backstage, Devin Taylor interviews the Beautiful Fierce Females(Summer Rae, Sasha Banks, & Charlotte Flair). Charlotte's been missing in action lately...she's been enjoying the merits of her lineage with all the limousine-riding and jet-flying. Summer says they'll start the year off right when she destroys Natalya Neidhart tonight.
Xavier Woods vs. Alexander Rusev(w/ Lana Perry): Woods was punished a few weeks ago with a match against Rusev...this time around, he should be more prepared. Rusev seems to have acquired more traditional wrestling attire. Tensai is impressed by Rusev and drops the names of other powerhouses like Brock Lesnar, Batista, and Big E Langston...Byron adds A-Train, har har. Despite the advance notice, Xavier still has trouble dealing with Rusev's power advantage...Woods tries to stick and move but can't knock him off his feet right away. A dropkick finally gets him down and a Shining Wizard scores him a near-fall, but Rusev surprises him with a jumping thrust kick. With Woods down, Rusev gets him in the Accolade(camel clutch) for the tapout. Lana has to signal for him to release the hold...but she gives another signal and Rusev reapplies the hold. We need a save...Sin Cara? Okay...he delivers a flying headscissors and Rusev rolls out of the ring. Rusev is more annoyed than anything else, but this allows Woods to retreat with the masked man before more damage can be done.
C.J. Parker vs. Antonio Cesaro: The partisan crowd does NOT like Parker and gives Cesaro a big ovation. YAY WRESTLING~! C.J. gets some early offense, but a senton hits the knees and Cesaro targets the back. Parker comes back with a flying clothesline and jumping side kick, then a double-knee in the corner and cross-body off the top...for two. C.J. does an airplane spin, but Cesaro's not dizzy in the least and double-legs him into the GIANT SWING~! After that, the Neutralizer is academic and Cesaro gets the win.
Sami Zayn comes out on a crutch...2013 was the best year of his career and that was partially due to his matches with Cesaro. The best-of-three-falls match was great, but he didn't win and he wants to redeem himself in that regard. Rematch? Cesaro meets him on the entrance ramp and grabs the microphone...one word: "No."
Backstage, Devin interviews Mike Mizanin. He thinks he should bring MizTV to NXT...but he's interrupted by C.J. Parker. Parker does not understand why the fans don't like him...hmm. Cue confrontation...looks like a match for next week. C.J. says Miz has a huge carbon footprint with all the toxic waste he's spewing, so he slaps Miz as an "environmental act".
Natalya Neidhart(w/ Bayley Rose) vs. Summer Rae(w/ Sasha Banks): Renee Young joins the broadcast team for this one. In the pre-match comments, Nattie wonders if she can make Summer's feet touch her head when she locks her in the Sharpshooter. So where's Charlotte NOW, I wonder? They start off technical and Summer gets a jackknife cradle for two, but Natalya bridges out for a backslide attempt before being run back into the turnbuckles. Nattie comes back with a snapmare, stomp to the back of the head, and basement dropkick...ow. Summer returns fire with a spinning kick for two, then hooks a sideways figure-four sort of leglock similiar to something Owen Hart once used. Nattie reverses into her own leghold but Summer gets to the ropes to escape. These two seem to work REALLY well together as they've had really good bouts on WWE programming as well. Natalya fights away from Summer's leg work and kicks her out of the ring, then rallies with offense when Summer gets back in the ring. Nattie catches a second spinning kick attempt and takes her down into the Sharpshooter...welcome to Tapout City.
Backstage, Devin interviews Enzo Amore(still in a wheelchair) & Colin Cassady. I want a "SAWFT" T-shirt. Aiden English interrupts the festivities, reminding everyone that he beat Cassady in their match and the singing contest should have gone in his favor. Big Cass has no time for this and walks away...Enzo just rolls over his foot with the wheelchair. Ha ha.
NXT Champion Bo Dallas is here to celebrate...he is now the longest-reigning champion in NXT history(out of, like, two other people). He appreciates the cheers(such as they are) and humbly accepts the accolades. He thanks his family members in attendance and his fourth-grade history teacher...of course, he also thanks the Bo-lievers as he unveils the banner celebrating his milestone. Adrian Neville decides to pay a visit...not to congratulate him, as Bo suspects. Long story short, he wants another shot at the belt. Bo says Neville beat a "nobody"(Sami Zayn) to earn his title shot and it took him 4:45 to do it...Dallas says it wouldn't take him that long to beat Neville. Chief Operating Officer Triple H chimes in from the Titantron...how about setting up an opportunity?
NXT Champion Bo Dallas vs. Adrian Neville, 4:45 Challenge: If Neville can survive the time limit that Bo set up for himself, he earns his title shot on the live NXT special. Bo's not dressed to wrestle, but the match is RIGHT NOW! Neville plays it cool as he doesn't have to win outright...the fight spills out of the ring, but Bo trips him up on the edge of the ring by yanking on the apron. Neville barely beats the ten-count and Bo covers...for two. Bo gets a few more two-counts but he can't quite keep Neville down. Neville gets his second wind and rallies on offense...he sets up the Red Arrow but Bo rolls out of the ring. Bo takes his time outside the ring(forgetting about the clock)...then realizes his mistake and rushes back in. Neville backdrops him to the floor and the clock runs out...Bo is ticked and charges, but Neville sidesteps and Bo hits the ringpost shoulder-first. Red Arrow? Why not? Neville makes his own three-count...he gets his title shot on February 27th!
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Phil Gunner d. James Storm in a briefcase-on-a-pole match. Storm got a hold of the case, but Gunner took him down from the ropes with an electric chair drop so Storm didn't have "full possession" of the case. Gunner fought off Storm and finally got a hold of the briefcase for the victory.
-Austin Aries d. Chris Sabin(w/ Velvet Sky in a cage at ringside) with the brainbuster to win the X-Division Title. Sabin got a shopping bag from Velvet during the match, but it didn't contain the weapon that Sabin had previously planted in it.
-Kurt Angle d. Bobby Roode in a cage match by escaping the cage, climbing over the top and landing on the floor right before Roode got out through the door.
-Samoa Joe d. Rockstar Spud with the Kokita Clutch.
-Brutus Magnus d. Sting in a no-countout-no-DQ title-vs.-contract match to retain the Heavyweight Title. Sting had Samoa Joe in his corner, but Dixie Carter sent out Ethan Carter III, Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian), Shiima Xion, Tag Team Champions The Bro Mans(Robbie Eckos & Jessie Godderz), and Bobby Roode to run interference. Kurt Angle ran in to help out Sting and Joe, but the numbers were too much in the end. After two referees were taken out of the equation(Xion pulled out the first one, the second was bumped when Magnus pulled him in the way of a Stinger Splash), Dixie sent in Earl Hebner to make a reluctant three-count after Magnus hit the Mag Daddy Driver.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Mike Mizanin.
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings(w/ Xavier Woods on commentary) d. Damien Sandow after the Lie Detector(Paydirt).
-The Bella Twins(Brie & Nikki) d. Alicia Fox & Aksana Raudoniene when Nikki pinned Alicia after the torture-rack drop.
-Alberto Del Rio d. Sin Cara with the cross-armbreaker takedown.
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings(w/ Xavier Woods on commentary) d. Damien Sandow after the Lie Detector(Paydirt).
-The Bella Twins(Brie & Nikki) d. Alicia Fox & Aksana Raudoniene when Nikki pinned Alicia after the torture-rack drop.
-Alberto Del Rio d. Sin Cara with the cross-armbreaker takedown.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
This week in wrestling
WWE(www.wwe.com)
Main Event on Wednesday has:
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings vs. Damien Sandow
-Sin Cara vs. Alberto Del Rio
-The Bella Twins(Brie & Nikki) vs. Alicia Fox & Aksana Raudoniene
NXT this week has:
-Xavier Woods vs. Alexander Rusev
-C.J. Parker vs. Antonio Cesaro
-Adrian Neville vs. Wesley Blake
-Natalya Neidhart vs. Summer Rae
Superstars this week has:
-Sin Cara & Los Matadores vs. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal)
-Brie Bella vs. Alicia Fox
Smackdown on Friday has:
-Big E Langston, The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust), & Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The Shield & The New Age Outlaws
-The Big Show & Rey Misterio Jr. vs. The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger)
-Kofi Kingston vs. Johnny Fandango
-Mike Mizanin vs. Brodus Clay
-Los Matadores vs. Ryback & Curtis Axel
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) vs. The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan)
-A.J. Lee vs. Cameron Lynn
The Royal Rumble is on Sunday 1/26:
-30-Man Royal Rumble: Batista, Alberto Del Rio, C.M. Punk(#1), Rey Misterio Jr., Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Big E Langston, Kofi Kingston, Mike Mizanin, "R-Truth" Ron Killings, Xavier Woods, Johnny Fandango, Wade "Bad News" Barrett, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Damien Sandow, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso
-Randy Orton vs. John Cena - WWE Title
-The Big Show vs. Brock Lesnar
-Daniel Bryan vs. Bray Wyatt
-The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) vs. The New Age Outlaws(Road Dog & Billy Gunn) - Tag Team Titles
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday has:
-Brutus Magnus vs. Sting - Heavyweight Title Vs. Career
-Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode - Cage Match
-James Storm vs. Phil Gunner
-Chris Sabin vs. Austin Aries - X-Division Title - Velvet Sky In A Cage At Ringside
-Samoa Joe vs. Rockstar Spud
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Bobby Fish
-Tadarius Thomas vs. Matt Taven
-Corey Hollis vs. Raymond Rowe - Top Prospect Tournament
-In action: Michael Elgin, Robert D. Evans
Next show is Saturday 1/25 in Pittsburgh, PA:
-Adam Cole & Matt Hardy vs. The Briscoe Brothers vs. Chris Hero & Michael Elgin
-Paul London vs. Roderick Strong - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Jay Lethal vs. Matt Taven - T.V. Title
-Kevin Steen vs. Kyle O'Reilly
-Adrenaline Rush(A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas) vs. B.J. Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs
-Raymond Rowe vs. Todd Hanson - Top Prospect Tournament Finals
ROH has a show on Saturday 2/8 in San Antonio, TX:
-Adam Cole vs. Winner Of London-Strong Match On 1/25 - Heavyweight Title
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Michael Elgin vs. Kevin Steen vs. Jay Lethal
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. Adrenaline Rush(A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas)
-Cedric Alexander vs. Jimmy Jacobs
-Raymond Rowe vs. B.J. Whitmer
-Mark Briscoe vs. Michael Bennett
ROH returns to Collinsville, IL on Saturday 6/7.
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/28 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Eddie Edwards
-Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett vs. The Young Bucks
-Davey Richards vs. Kyle O'Reilly
-Darin Corbin vs. Angelus Layne
-Jojo Bravo vs. Evan Gelistico
-The Hooligans vs. Jeremy Wyatt & Darren Dean
-Adam Raw vs. Brandon Espinosa
-Arik Cannon vs. Ricky Starks
-Alex The Big Owl vs. Bolt Brady vs. Alex Castle vs. Jordan Lacey
SLA has a show on Saturday 3/1 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Kyle O'Reilly - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-The Hooligans vs. The Young Bucks
-Davey Vega vs. Eddie Edwards
-A.C.H. vs. Davey Richards
-Mat Fitchett vs. Jeremy Wyatt
-Jojo Bravo vs. Danny Cannon
-Brandon Espinosa vs. Darren Dean
SLA has a show on Friday 5/2 in Alton, IL:
-12-Person Lethal Lottery
DPW(dynamopro.weebly.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/1 in Fenton, MO:
-Battle Royal: Dan Walsh, Alexandre Rudolph, Brandon Gallagher, Jeremy Wyatt, Mike Sydal, Jon Webb, Geek Singh, Bradley Charles, Shorty Biggs, Outtkast, Ace Hawkins, Brandon Espinosa, Evan "Money" Morris, Michael Magnuson, David DeLorean, Jack Gamble, Andino Giovanni
Dynamo has a show on Tuesday 2/18 in St. Louis, MO(Off Broadway):
-Jake Dirden vs. Kevin X - Heavyweight Title
MMWA-SICW(saintlouiswrestling.com)
MMWA has a show on Saturday 2/8 in St. Louis, MO:
-Brian James vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title
-Andrew Wilder vs. Ace Hawkins - Jr. Heavyweight Title - No-DQ Match
-Jimmy D vs. A.J. Williams - T.V. Title
SICW has a show on Saturday 2/15 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ron Powers & Jake Dirden vs. Ricky Cruz & Flash Flanagan
-Ken Kasa vs. Big Jim Hoffarth - Classic Title
-Heath Hatton vs. Dave Vaughn
-Gary Jackson vs. Alexandre Rudolph
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/31 in Des Moines, IA:
-Gage Octane vs. Tony Sly - Heavyweight Title
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. J.J. Garrett - Pure Wrestling Title
-Jeremy Wyatt & Mark Sterling vs. A.J. Smooth & ? - Tag Team Titles
-Devin Carter, Aaron Masterson, & Derek Cornell vs. S.M. King, Nate Redwing, & Devin Thomas
-Mike Sydal vs. Bradley Charles
-The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West) vs. Abu Colossus & Levi McDaniel
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)
Next show is Saturday 3/1 in Richmond, MO:
-Elvis Aliaga vs. Leland Race - Heavyweight Title
-The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & David DeLorean) vs. High Level Enterprise(Jack Gamble & Jon Webb) - Tag Team Titles
CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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NATIONAL PRO WRESTLING DAY(www.nationalprowrestlingday.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/1 in Easton, PA:
-Appearing: Colt Cabana, Maria Kanellis, The Estonian Thunderfrog, Drew Gulak, Green Ant, Michael Bennett, Eddie Kingston, The Lithuanian Snow Troll, Joe Pittman, The Latvian Proud Oak, Eric Corvis, The Brown Morning Of Belarus, Francis O'Rourke, Fire Ant, The Proletariat Boar Of Moldova, Shynron, Heidi Lovelace, Hallowicked, Los Ice Creams, Juan Francisco De Coronado
DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Saturday 2/22 in Queens, NY.
DGUSA has a show on Sunday 2/23 in Brooklyn, NY:
-Johnny Gargano vs. Roderick Strong - Open The Freedom Gate Champion
-A.R. Fox vs. Chris Hero - EVOLVE Title
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)
Next show is Saturday 1/25 in Cornelia, GA:
-Iceberg vs. Geter
-Billy Buck vs. Corey Hollis - T.V. Title
-Kevin Blue vs. Shaun Tempers - Young Lions' Title
-Ace Rockwell & Steven Walters vs. The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams)
-Alex Avgerinos vs. Bobby Moore
-Shane Marx vs. Anthony Henry
-Appearing: Mikael Judas, Slim J, Se7en, The Urban Assault Squad(Shadow Jackson & Nemesis), The Hate Junkies(Stryknyn & Dany Only)
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 1/31 in Reseda, CA featuring the DDT4 Tournament:
-Tournament Semifinals & Finals
-Ricochet & Rich Swann vs. A.R. Fox & A.C.H. - Tournament Quarterfinal
-The RockNES Monsters(Johnny Yuma & Johnny Goodtime) vs. Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Michael Elgin & Brian Cage vs. Peter Avalon & Ray Rosas - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Adam Cole & Kevin Steen vs. Joey Ryan & Candice LeRae - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Roderick Strong
-Chris Hero vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Drake Younger vs. Kyle O'Reilly
WRESTLING IS FUN(www.wrestlingisfun.org)
Next show is Saturday 2/22 in Reading, PA.
EXTREME RISING(www.extremerising.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in Pittsburgh, PA:
-Stevie Richards vs. Sabu - Heavyweight Title
-Rhino vs. Devon Storm - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
-BLK Out(Jeez & Ruckus) vs. Da Hit Squad(Dan Maff & Monsta Mack)
-Luke Hawx vs. Rich Ortiz
-Facade vs. "M-Dogg 20" Matt Cross
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/5 in New Orleans, LA.
SHIMMER has a show on Saturday 4/12 in Berwyn, IL.
SHIMMER has a show on Saturday 4/13 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/24 in Ybor City, FL:
-Rain vs. Ivelisse Velez - SHINE Title
-Jessicka Havok vs. Allysin Kay - No-DQ Match
-Angelina Love vs. Leah Von Dutch
-Nevaeh vs. Leva Bates
-Santana Garrett vs. Serena Deeb
-Kimberly vs. Sojourner Bolt
-Amber O'Neal vs. La Rosa Negra
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouth.proboards.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in Clarksville, IN:
-Hy-Zaya vs. Shane Mercer - Cage Match
-Chris Hero vs. Reed Bentley
-Ian Rotten & Mitch Page vs. White America(Trik Davis & Adam Gooch)
-Necro Butcher vs. Jack Thriller - Texas Death Match
-Danny Cannon vs. Christian Rose
-Mickie Knuckles vs. Jordynne Grace - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
-Gary Jay vs. B-Boy
-Corporal Robinson vs. Kongo Kong
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/24 in Berwyn, IL:
-Shane Hollister vs. Jimmy Jacobs - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin & Ethan Page vs. Uhaa Nation & Ricochet - Tag Team Titles
-Matt Cage vs. A.C.H. - Heritage Title
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly vs. Marion Fontaine & Louis Lyndon
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 2/23 in Austin, TX.
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
E-mail any corrections to: patrickab7@yahoo.com
Main Event on Wednesday has:
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings vs. Damien Sandow
-Sin Cara vs. Alberto Del Rio
-The Bella Twins(Brie & Nikki) vs. Alicia Fox & Aksana Raudoniene
NXT this week has:
-Xavier Woods vs. Alexander Rusev
-C.J. Parker vs. Antonio Cesaro
-Adrian Neville vs. Wesley Blake
-Natalya Neidhart vs. Summer Rae
Superstars this week has:
-Sin Cara & Los Matadores vs. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal)
-Brie Bella vs. Alicia Fox
Smackdown on Friday has:
-Big E Langston, The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust), & Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The Shield & The New Age Outlaws
-The Big Show & Rey Misterio Jr. vs. The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger)
-Kofi Kingston vs. Johnny Fandango
-Mike Mizanin vs. Brodus Clay
-Los Matadores vs. Ryback & Curtis Axel
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) vs. The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan)
-A.J. Lee vs. Cameron Lynn
The Royal Rumble is on Sunday 1/26:
-30-Man Royal Rumble: Batista, Alberto Del Rio, C.M. Punk(#1), Rey Misterio Jr., Cody Rhodes, Goldust, Big E Langston, Kofi Kingston, Mike Mizanin, "R-Truth" Ron Killings, Xavier Woods, Johnny Fandango, Wade "Bad News" Barrett, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Damien Sandow, Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso
-Randy Orton vs. John Cena - WWE Title
-The Big Show vs. Brock Lesnar
-Daniel Bryan vs. Bray Wyatt
-The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) vs. The New Age Outlaws(Road Dog & Billy Gunn) - Tag Team Titles
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday has:
-Brutus Magnus vs. Sting - Heavyweight Title Vs. Career
-Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode - Cage Match
-James Storm vs. Phil Gunner
-Chris Sabin vs. Austin Aries - X-Division Title - Velvet Sky In A Cage At Ringside
-Samoa Joe vs. Rockstar Spud
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Bobby Fish
-Tadarius Thomas vs. Matt Taven
-Corey Hollis vs. Raymond Rowe - Top Prospect Tournament
-In action: Michael Elgin, Robert D. Evans
Next show is Saturday 1/25 in Pittsburgh, PA:
-Adam Cole & Matt Hardy vs. The Briscoe Brothers vs. Chris Hero & Michael Elgin
-Paul London vs. Roderick Strong - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Jay Lethal vs. Matt Taven - T.V. Title
-Kevin Steen vs. Kyle O'Reilly
-Adrenaline Rush(A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas) vs. B.J. Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs
-Raymond Rowe vs. Todd Hanson - Top Prospect Tournament Finals
ROH has a show on Saturday 2/8 in San Antonio, TX:
-Adam Cole vs. Winner Of London-Strong Match On 1/25 - Heavyweight Title
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Michael Elgin vs. Kevin Steen vs. Jay Lethal
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. Adrenaline Rush(A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas)
-Cedric Alexander vs. Jimmy Jacobs
-Raymond Rowe vs. B.J. Whitmer
-Mark Briscoe vs. Michael Bennett
ROH returns to Collinsville, IL on Saturday 6/7.
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/28 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Eddie Edwards
-Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett vs. The Young Bucks
-Davey Richards vs. Kyle O'Reilly
-Darin Corbin vs. Angelus Layne
-Jojo Bravo vs. Evan Gelistico
-The Hooligans vs. Jeremy Wyatt & Darren Dean
-Adam Raw vs. Brandon Espinosa
-Arik Cannon vs. Ricky Starks
-Alex The Big Owl vs. Bolt Brady vs. Alex Castle vs. Jordan Lacey
SLA has a show on Saturday 3/1 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Kyle O'Reilly - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-The Hooligans vs. The Young Bucks
-Davey Vega vs. Eddie Edwards
-A.C.H. vs. Davey Richards
-Mat Fitchett vs. Jeremy Wyatt
-Jojo Bravo vs. Danny Cannon
-Brandon Espinosa vs. Darren Dean
SLA has a show on Friday 5/2 in Alton, IL:
-12-Person Lethal Lottery
DPW(dynamopro.weebly.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/1 in Fenton, MO:
-Battle Royal: Dan Walsh, Alexandre Rudolph, Brandon Gallagher, Jeremy Wyatt, Mike Sydal, Jon Webb, Geek Singh, Bradley Charles, Shorty Biggs, Outtkast, Ace Hawkins, Brandon Espinosa, Evan "Money" Morris, Michael Magnuson, David DeLorean, Jack Gamble, Andino Giovanni
Dynamo has a show on Tuesday 2/18 in St. Louis, MO(Off Broadway):
-Jake Dirden vs. Kevin X - Heavyweight Title
MMWA-SICW(saintlouiswrestling.com)
MMWA has a show on Saturday 2/8 in St. Louis, MO:
-Brian James vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title
-Andrew Wilder vs. Ace Hawkins - Jr. Heavyweight Title - No-DQ Match
-Jimmy D vs. A.J. Williams - T.V. Title
SICW has a show on Saturday 2/15 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ron Powers & Jake Dirden vs. Ricky Cruz & Flash Flanagan
-Ken Kasa vs. Big Jim Hoffarth - Classic Title
-Heath Hatton vs. Dave Vaughn
-Gary Jackson vs. Alexandre Rudolph
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/31 in Des Moines, IA:
-Gage Octane vs. Tony Sly - Heavyweight Title
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. J.J. Garrett - Pure Wrestling Title
-Jeremy Wyatt & Mark Sterling vs. A.J. Smooth & ? - Tag Team Titles
-Devin Carter, Aaron Masterson, & Derek Cornell vs. S.M. King, Nate Redwing, & Devin Thomas
-Mike Sydal vs. Bradley Charles
-The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West) vs. Abu Colossus & Levi McDaniel
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)
Next show is Saturday 3/1 in Richmond, MO:
-Elvis Aliaga vs. Leland Race - Heavyweight Title
-The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & David DeLorean) vs. High Level Enterprise(Jack Gamble & Jon Webb) - Tag Team Titles
CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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NATIONAL PRO WRESTLING DAY(www.nationalprowrestlingday.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/1 in Easton, PA:
-Appearing: Colt Cabana, Maria Kanellis, The Estonian Thunderfrog, Drew Gulak, Green Ant, Michael Bennett, Eddie Kingston, The Lithuanian Snow Troll, Joe Pittman, The Latvian Proud Oak, Eric Corvis, The Brown Morning Of Belarus, Francis O'Rourke, Fire Ant, The Proletariat Boar Of Moldova, Shynron, Heidi Lovelace, Hallowicked, Los Ice Creams, Juan Francisco De Coronado
DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Saturday 2/22 in Queens, NY.
DGUSA has a show on Sunday 2/23 in Brooklyn, NY:
-Johnny Gargano vs. Roderick Strong - Open The Freedom Gate Champion
-A.R. Fox vs. Chris Hero - EVOLVE Title
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)
Next show is Saturday 1/25 in Cornelia, GA:
-Iceberg vs. Geter
-Billy Buck vs. Corey Hollis - T.V. Title
-Kevin Blue vs. Shaun Tempers - Young Lions' Title
-Ace Rockwell & Steven Walters vs. The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams)
-Alex Avgerinos vs. Bobby Moore
-Shane Marx vs. Anthony Henry
-Appearing: Mikael Judas, Slim J, Se7en, The Urban Assault Squad(Shadow Jackson & Nemesis), The Hate Junkies(Stryknyn & Dany Only)
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 1/31 in Reseda, CA featuring the DDT4 Tournament:
-Tournament Semifinals & Finals
-Ricochet & Rich Swann vs. A.R. Fox & A.C.H. - Tournament Quarterfinal
-The RockNES Monsters(Johnny Yuma & Johnny Goodtime) vs. Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Michael Elgin & Brian Cage vs. Peter Avalon & Ray Rosas - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Adam Cole & Kevin Steen vs. Joey Ryan & Candice LeRae - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Roderick Strong
-Chris Hero vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Drake Younger vs. Kyle O'Reilly
WRESTLING IS FUN(www.wrestlingisfun.org)
Next show is Saturday 2/22 in Reading, PA.
EXTREME RISING(www.extremerising.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in Pittsburgh, PA:
-Stevie Richards vs. Sabu - Heavyweight Title
-Rhino vs. Devon Storm - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
-BLK Out(Jeez & Ruckus) vs. Da Hit Squad(Dan Maff & Monsta Mack)
-Luke Hawx vs. Rich Ortiz
-Facade vs. "M-Dogg 20" Matt Cross
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/5 in New Orleans, LA.
SHIMMER has a show on Saturday 4/12 in Berwyn, IL.
SHIMMER has a show on Saturday 4/13 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/24 in Ybor City, FL:
-Rain vs. Ivelisse Velez - SHINE Title
-Jessicka Havok vs. Allysin Kay - No-DQ Match
-Angelina Love vs. Leah Von Dutch
-Nevaeh vs. Leva Bates
-Santana Garrett vs. Serena Deeb
-Kimberly vs. Sojourner Bolt
-Amber O'Neal vs. La Rosa Negra
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouth.proboards.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in Clarksville, IN:
-Hy-Zaya vs. Shane Mercer - Cage Match
-Chris Hero vs. Reed Bentley
-Ian Rotten & Mitch Page vs. White America(Trik Davis & Adam Gooch)
-Necro Butcher vs. Jack Thriller - Texas Death Match
-Danny Cannon vs. Christian Rose
-Mickie Knuckles vs. Jordynne Grace - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
-Gary Jay vs. B-Boy
-Corporal Robinson vs. Kongo Kong
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/24 in Berwyn, IL:
-Shane Hollister vs. Jimmy Jacobs - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin & Ethan Page vs. Uhaa Nation & Ricochet - Tag Team Titles
-Matt Cage vs. A.C.H. - Heritage Title
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly vs. Marion Fontaine & Louis Lyndon
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 2/23 in Austin, TX.
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
E-mail any corrections to: patrickab7@yahoo.com
SICW Special Comment
Now, as promised, a special comment about this past Saturday's SICW show at the Community Center in East Carondelet, IL.
They'll need a bigger building at the rate they're going...the building was packed to say the least. I had trouble finding a place to simply be out of the way...nice problem to have if you're a wrestling promotion, I suppose.
Your ring announcer was Ben Simon, your referees were Michael Crase and Jay King.
"The Don Mega" Shorty Biggs vs. "The Alternative" Brandon Gallagher: Gallagher is back to heeldom after a few appearances as a face in SICW. I appreciate blatant heel wins a lot more these days as it seems like too many heels just win clean. If they're not cheating to win, then there isn't nearly as much to hate about them.
"Night Train" Gary Jackson & Big Jim Hoffarth vs. Alexandre Rudolph & Joker: The original match announcement had Rudolph teaming with someone named "Mr. Lucky"(possibly a renamed Waco?). Gary and Rudolph brawled on the floor during the finish and then Rudolph blindsided Gary afterwards, so that's a new feud. Hoffarth continued his winning streak and is now set for a title shot in February.
Travis Cook always seems to stick his nose into the segments with the visiting legends...and he usually pays for it. I wasn't sure what Bushwhacker Luke would do since his best-known signature move involves his cousin and tag partner Butch Miller. So, we got a Stinkface complete with Luke pulling his pants down...thankfully he did have underwear.
Daniel Eads vs. Frankie "The Thumper" Wyatt: These two are from the central Illinois wrestling scene, as are Heath Hatton and Ax Allwardt. Eads is fairly new but is doing well so far. Keep forgetting about the over-the-top-rope DQ rule but we occasionally get reminders of it.
Lucy Mendez vs. Jake Parnell: Lucy was originally scheduled to face Jordynne Grace(who did an interview at the December show), but a few weeks ago it was announced that Lucy would be facing Angelus Layne. Layne had a bad few weeks as she missed St. Louis Anarchy due to illness and missed this show due to transportation problems. This one went pretty well considering it was Parnell's first intergender match and (I think) Lucy's second.
Jake Dirden & Heath Hatton vs. Ken Kasa & Dave Vaughn: Travis Cook was still out of sorts due to the Stinkface earlier in the show, bwahahaha. It looks like Kasa-Dirden isn't quite done yet; this also set up Hatton-Vaughn for the February show.
Chaz Wesson vs. Ax (Allwardt): The Old School Warriors met once again. It looked like Ax might pull off a slight upset when he cut off Chaz's attempt at a top-rope move, but Wesson pulled out the win in the end.
Ron Powers vs. Flash Flanagan, referee Ricky Cruz: Ricky has history with both men, though his feud with Flash is a more recent issue. It had been pushed on the television show that Ricky was frustated over his lack of title shots and felt like he had to "do the promoter a favor" in the form of the guest ref stint. Cruz called it down the middle in the beginning with some subtle favoring of Powers. It even got the point where Flash hung onto Cruz when Powers attempted a sunset flip, prompting Ricky to punch him away. However, the finish went down...and the guy who had been the undisputed top face for the past two or three years turned heel. So who's the top face now: Powers? Dirden? I guess we'll have to wait and see...
Right now, February looks like this:
-Saturday 2/1: Dynamo at Stratford Inn in Fenton, MO
-Saturday 2/8: MMWA at South Broadway in St. Louis, MO
-Saturday 2/15: SICW in East Carondelet, IL
-Tuesday 2/18: Dynamo at Off Broadway in St. Louis, MO
-Friday 2/28(+ Saturday 3/1): St. Louis Anarchy in Alton, IL
Haven't heard anything about upcoming shows for NWA Central States. WLW had the grand opening of their training center this past Saturday, but they haven't announced any shows in the St. Louis area yet. Wow, one month of 2014 already in the books...
Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.
Monday, January 20, 2014
WWE Raw
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins) d. Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston & Tag Team Champions The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) when Rollins pinned Langston after the Blackout(advanced curbstomp).
-Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae) d. Xavier Woods(w/ "R-Truth" Ron Killings & Funkadactyls) after the guillotine legdrop. Emma Tayla was spotted in the audience again.
-C.M. Punk d. Billy Gunn(w/ Road Dog) with the Go 2 Sleep. Raw General Manager Brad Maddox congratuated Punk on his win, but Director Of Operations Kane announced that Punk would enter the Royal Rumble at #1.
-Alberto Del Rio d. Rey Misterio Jr. with the cross-armbreaker. Batista came out after the match to confront the man who had been bad-mouthing him in recent weeks...Alberto took a swing at him but got caught in a spinebuster. Batista followed that up with a huge powerbomb.
-The Funkadactyls(Naomi Night & Cameron Lynn) d. Women's Champion A.J. Lee & Tamina Snuka when Naomi small-packaged A.J. for the pin.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan)(w/ Bray Wyatt); Daniel Bryan attacked Wyatt at ringside and the distraction led to Jey rolling up Harper for the pin.
-WWE Champion Randy Orton d. Kofi Kingston by DQ(non-title) when John Cena ran out to attack Orton(getting revenge for Orton's attack on Cena's father last week).
-The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins) d. Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston & Tag Team Champions The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) when Rollins pinned Langston after the Blackout(advanced curbstomp).
-Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae) d. Xavier Woods(w/ "R-Truth" Ron Killings & Funkadactyls) after the guillotine legdrop. Emma Tayla was spotted in the audience again.
-C.M. Punk d. Billy Gunn(w/ Road Dog) with the Go 2 Sleep. Raw General Manager Brad Maddox congratuated Punk on his win, but Director Of Operations Kane announced that Punk would enter the Royal Rumble at #1.
-Alberto Del Rio d. Rey Misterio Jr. with the cross-armbreaker. Batista came out after the match to confront the man who had been bad-mouthing him in recent weeks...Alberto took a swing at him but got caught in a spinebuster. Batista followed that up with a huge powerbomb.
-The Funkadactyls(Naomi Night & Cameron Lynn) d. Women's Champion A.J. Lee & Tamina Snuka when Naomi small-packaged A.J. for the pin.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan)(w/ Bray Wyatt); Daniel Bryan attacked Wyatt at ringside and the distraction led to Jey rolling up Harper for the pin.
-WWE Champion Randy Orton d. Kofi Kingston by DQ(non-title) when John Cena ran out to attack Orton(getting revenge for Orton's attack on Cena's father last week).
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Weekend wrestling
WWE Superstars
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Alex Riley.
-Xavier Woods(w/ "R-Truth" Ron Killings & Funkadactyls) d. Brodus Clay afte Lost In The Woods(Eat-The-Feet); R-Truth did commentary.
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) d. Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal(w/ Heath Slater) when O'Neil pinned Drew after the Clash Of The Titus.
ROH TV
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly, Steve Corino, & Prince Nana(for the first half of the show).
-Top Prospect Tournament: Andrew Everett d. The Romantic Touch via small package. Veda Scott came out during the match and accused the masked newcomer of being Rhett Titus; the distraction led to the finish.
-Top Prospect Tournament: Todd Hanson d. Cheeseburger after a spinning kick.
-Mark Briscoe vs. Adam Page never got started as The Decade(Roderick Strong, B.J. Whitmer, & Jimmy Jacobs) interrupted. They wanted Briscoe to join them and took a cheapshot at Page, but Briscoe fought with Page to clear the trio out of the ring. That led to an impromptu tag match...
-B.J. Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs d. Mark Briscoe & Adam Page; Whitmer pinned Page after a Dominator/neckbreaker drop combo with Jacobs. Roderick Strong did commentary.
-Tommaso Ciampa d. Silas Young to retain the T.V. Title by countering a pin attempt into the Sicilian Stretch(Rings Of Saturn). Former champion Matt Taven had offered to shake Ciampa's hand before the match but Silas attacked him before Ciampa could accept the gesture. Jay Lethal did commentary and entered the ring to stop a post-match attack by Silas; Lethal and Young fought and Taven re-entered to clear Silas out of the ring.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentator: Larry Matysik.
-Chaz Wesson, Daniel Eads, & Bobby D d. Ax Allwardt, Frank Wyatt, & Joker; Wyatt went for an Oklahoma Stampede on D, but Eads dropkicked him and D fell on top for the pin.
-Promoter Herb Simmons interviewed special guest Hillbilly Jim about his wrestling career.
-Flashback to December 1981: Ric Flair d. Roy Rogers with the figure-four leglock.
Anarchy Wrestling TV #416
-Commentators: Bret Wolverton & Jonathan Feltner.
-The Urban Assault Squad(Shadow Jackson & Nemesis d. The Vandal & Alex Avgerinos to retain the Tag Team Titles; Vandal abandoned his partner and Shadow pinned Avgerinos after a double atomic facebuster. Vandal handed the belts to Shadow & Nemesis afterwards and shook hands with them...ladies and gentlemen, we have a heel turn. Nemesis declared that they would be sitting out Seasons' Beatings, but Bill Behrens had a different opinion: They would be defending against Jeremy Vain & Brodie Ray Chase. Slim J made a case for himself and Iceberg to get a shot, then Dany Only came out to add himself and Stryknyn to the mix. Behrens announced it would be a four-way match for the Tag Team Titles at Seasons' Beatings.
-Kevin Blue d. C.B. Suave with the Blue Cross(Air Raid Crash) to retain the Young Lions' Title; Shaun Tempers did commentary and announced that he would be challenging for Blue's title at Seasons' Beatings.
-B.J. Hancock & Joey Rhymer(w/ Bo Newsom) d. Ace Rockwell & Todd Sexton when Rhymer pinned Rockwell after a Brogue Kick by Hancock. The heels dished out some post-match abuse but Seth Delay & Salvatore Rinauro ran in to even the odds; Todd finally ran the heels off with a chair. Sexton challenged Miss Rachael's stable to a ten-man tag at Seasons' Beatings: Himself, Rockwell, Rinauro, Delay, and Steven Walters against Anthony Henry, Hancock, Rhymer, Newsom, and a partner of their choice.
-Match 2 Of Best-Of-3 Series For Held-Up T.V. Title: Billy Buck d. Bobby Moore in a bullrope match; he tagged three turnbuckles, then took out Moore with his own loaded elbowpad before tagging the final corner.
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Alex Riley.
-Xavier Woods(w/ "R-Truth" Ron Killings & Funkadactyls) d. Brodus Clay afte Lost In The Woods(Eat-The-Feet); R-Truth did commentary.
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) d. Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal(w/ Heath Slater) when O'Neil pinned Drew after the Clash Of The Titus.
ROH TV
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly, Steve Corino, & Prince Nana(for the first half of the show).
-Top Prospect Tournament: Andrew Everett d. The Romantic Touch via small package. Veda Scott came out during the match and accused the masked newcomer of being Rhett Titus; the distraction led to the finish.
-Top Prospect Tournament: Todd Hanson d. Cheeseburger after a spinning kick.
-Mark Briscoe vs. Adam Page never got started as The Decade(Roderick Strong, B.J. Whitmer, & Jimmy Jacobs) interrupted. They wanted Briscoe to join them and took a cheapshot at Page, but Briscoe fought with Page to clear the trio out of the ring. That led to an impromptu tag match...
-B.J. Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs d. Mark Briscoe & Adam Page; Whitmer pinned Page after a Dominator/neckbreaker drop combo with Jacobs. Roderick Strong did commentary.
-Tommaso Ciampa d. Silas Young to retain the T.V. Title by countering a pin attempt into the Sicilian Stretch(Rings Of Saturn). Former champion Matt Taven had offered to shake Ciampa's hand before the match but Silas attacked him before Ciampa could accept the gesture. Jay Lethal did commentary and entered the ring to stop a post-match attack by Silas; Lethal and Young fought and Taven re-entered to clear Silas out of the ring.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentator: Larry Matysik.
-Chaz Wesson, Daniel Eads, & Bobby D d. Ax Allwardt, Frank Wyatt, & Joker; Wyatt went for an Oklahoma Stampede on D, but Eads dropkicked him and D fell on top for the pin.
-Promoter Herb Simmons interviewed special guest Hillbilly Jim about his wrestling career.
-Flashback to December 1981: Ric Flair d. Roy Rogers with the figure-four leglock.
Anarchy Wrestling TV #416
-Commentators: Bret Wolverton & Jonathan Feltner.
-The Urban Assault Squad(Shadow Jackson & Nemesis d. The Vandal & Alex Avgerinos to retain the Tag Team Titles; Vandal abandoned his partner and Shadow pinned Avgerinos after a double atomic facebuster. Vandal handed the belts to Shadow & Nemesis afterwards and shook hands with them...ladies and gentlemen, we have a heel turn. Nemesis declared that they would be sitting out Seasons' Beatings, but Bill Behrens had a different opinion: They would be defending against Jeremy Vain & Brodie Ray Chase. Slim J made a case for himself and Iceberg to get a shot, then Dany Only came out to add himself and Stryknyn to the mix. Behrens announced it would be a four-way match for the Tag Team Titles at Seasons' Beatings.
-Kevin Blue d. C.B. Suave with the Blue Cross(Air Raid Crash) to retain the Young Lions' Title; Shaun Tempers did commentary and announced that he would be challenging for Blue's title at Seasons' Beatings.
-B.J. Hancock & Joey Rhymer(w/ Bo Newsom) d. Ace Rockwell & Todd Sexton when Rhymer pinned Rockwell after a Brogue Kick by Hancock. The heels dished out some post-match abuse but Seth Delay & Salvatore Rinauro ran in to even the odds; Todd finally ran the heels off with a chair. Sexton challenged Miss Rachael's stable to a ten-man tag at Seasons' Beatings: Himself, Rockwell, Rinauro, Delay, and Steven Walters against Anthony Henry, Hancock, Rhymer, Newsom, and a partner of their choice.
-Match 2 Of Best-Of-3 Series For Held-Up T.V. Title: Billy Buck d. Bobby Moore in a bullrope match; he tagged three turnbuckles, then took out Moore with his own loaded elbowpad before tagging the final corner.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Saturday SICW Results From East Carondelet, IL
-Brandon Gallagher d. Shorty Biggs; Gallagher held onto the referee to block the Shortcut(corkscrew snapmare driver), then got the pin with feet on the ropes.
-Gary Jackson & Big Jim Hoffarth d. Alexandre Rudolph & Joker; Jackson and Rudolph fought outside the ring and Hoffarth slammed Joker before pinning him with the big splash. Gary and Jim celebrated their win but Rudolph attacked Gary from behind and frontslammed him before Hoffarth ran him off.
-Promoter Herb Simmons interviewed Bushwhacker Luke Williams, but they were interrupted by Travis Cook. Cook claimed that SICW was bringing in all the big stars of the past to leech off his stable's drawing power...in response, Luke asked Herb to leave the ring so he could deal with Travis personally. Luke cornered Travis but Dave Vaughn jumped him from behind...the Bushwhacker fought off Vaughn and beat down Cook in the corner before delivering a Stinkface!
-Daniel Eads d. Frank Wyatt by DQ when Wyatt threw Eads over the top rope. Wyatt was upset about the decision and tossed Eads out of the ring again, but finally retreated when Eads re-entered the ring with payback on his mind.
-Herb Simmons interviewed Lucy Mendez and announced that Angelus Layne was unable to appear due to transportation problems. "Gentleman" Jake Parnell entered the ring and said he would face Mendez in an intergender match...but his disrespectful attitude earned him a slap from Lucy.
-Lucy Mendez d. Jake Parnell in an intergender match. Parnell got frustrated over his inability to finish off Mendez and brought a chair into the ring; the referee stopped him from using it and Lucy capitalized with a kick to the groin as the referee was getting the chair out of the ring. Lucy followed up with a DDT to get the win.
-Classic Champion Ken Kasa & Dave Vaughn(w/ Travis Cook) d. Jake Dirden & Heath Hatton. The Travis Cook Organization had a few moments of miscommunication that allowed Dirden & Hatton to take advantage. Kasa and Dirden fought on the floor as Vaughn speared Hatton for the victory.
-Chaz Wesson d. Ax Allwardt with a sunset flip out of the corner.
-Flash Flanagan d. Ron Powers with Ricky Cruz as the special guest referee. Ricky seemed to call the match down the middle, but he appeared to be favoring Powers at times. Late in the match, Flanagan swung at Powers and hit Cruz by mistake; as Cruz was dazed from the shot, he didn't see Powers covering after a powerslam. Powers hit a diving headbutt off the middle rope and Cruz recovered enough to make a slow two-and-a-half count. Cruz encouraged Powers to finish off Flanagan with the piledriver...but as Powers set up for the move, Cruz shockingly superkicked him and fast-counted Flanagan's pin! Cruz and Flanagan both stomped on the fallen Powers after the match; Jake Dirden hit the ring to help but took a superkick from Cruz as well. Powers finally brought a chair into the ring and that convinced Cruz and Flanagan to retreat...
-Gary Jackson & Big Jim Hoffarth d. Alexandre Rudolph & Joker; Jackson and Rudolph fought outside the ring and Hoffarth slammed Joker before pinning him with the big splash. Gary and Jim celebrated their win but Rudolph attacked Gary from behind and frontslammed him before Hoffarth ran him off.
-Promoter Herb Simmons interviewed Bushwhacker Luke Williams, but they were interrupted by Travis Cook. Cook claimed that SICW was bringing in all the big stars of the past to leech off his stable's drawing power...in response, Luke asked Herb to leave the ring so he could deal with Travis personally. Luke cornered Travis but Dave Vaughn jumped him from behind...the Bushwhacker fought off Vaughn and beat down Cook in the corner before delivering a Stinkface!
-Daniel Eads d. Frank Wyatt by DQ when Wyatt threw Eads over the top rope. Wyatt was upset about the decision and tossed Eads out of the ring again, but finally retreated when Eads re-entered the ring with payback on his mind.
-Herb Simmons interviewed Lucy Mendez and announced that Angelus Layne was unable to appear due to transportation problems. "Gentleman" Jake Parnell entered the ring and said he would face Mendez in an intergender match...but his disrespectful attitude earned him a slap from Lucy.
-Lucy Mendez d. Jake Parnell in an intergender match. Parnell got frustrated over his inability to finish off Mendez and brought a chair into the ring; the referee stopped him from using it and Lucy capitalized with a kick to the groin as the referee was getting the chair out of the ring. Lucy followed up with a DDT to get the win.
-Classic Champion Ken Kasa & Dave Vaughn(w/ Travis Cook) d. Jake Dirden & Heath Hatton. The Travis Cook Organization had a few moments of miscommunication that allowed Dirden & Hatton to take advantage. Kasa and Dirden fought on the floor as Vaughn speared Hatton for the victory.
-Chaz Wesson d. Ax Allwardt with a sunset flip out of the corner.
-Flash Flanagan d. Ron Powers with Ricky Cruz as the special guest referee. Ricky seemed to call the match down the middle, but he appeared to be favoring Powers at times. Late in the match, Flanagan swung at Powers and hit Cruz by mistake; as Cruz was dazed from the shot, he didn't see Powers covering after a powerslam. Powers hit a diving headbutt off the middle rope and Cruz recovered enough to make a slow two-and-a-half count. Cruz encouraged Powers to finish off Flanagan with the piledriver...but as Powers set up for the move, Cruz shockingly superkicked him and fast-counted Flanagan's pin! Cruz and Flanagan both stomped on the fallen Powers after the match; Jake Dirden hit the ring to help but took a superkick from Cruz as well. Powers finally brought a chair into the ring and that convinced Cruz and Flanagan to retreat...
Friday, January 17, 2014
Weekend show results
Friday WWE results from St. Louis, MO(credit to Ben Simon):
-The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) d. The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger)(w/ Zeb Colter) to retain the Tag Team Titles when Cody pinned Swagger after the Crossrhodes.
-Xavier Woods d. Brodus Clay after Lost In The Woods(Eat-The-Feet).
-Alicia Fox d. Aksana Raudoniene via rollup.
-The Big Show d. Kane after the PUNCH.
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) d. Ryback & Curtis Axel when Titus pinned Axel after the Clash Of The Titus.
-Alberto Del Rio d. Sin Cara with the cross-armbreaker.
-John Cena d. WWE Champion Randy Orton by DQ after a blatant low blow.
Saturday WIF results from Easton, PA:
-Oleg The Usurper & Jaka d. Los Ice Creams.
-Juan Francisco De Coronado d. The Brown Morning Of Belarus.
-Lance Steel d. Portia Perez.
-The Baltic Siege(The Lithuanian Snow Troll, The Latvian Proud Oak, & The Estonian Thunderfrog) d. The Devastation Corporation(Max Smashmaster, Blaster McMassive, & Flex Rumblecrunch) by DQ.
-The Batiri(Kodama & Obariyon) d. The Throwbacks(Mark Angelosetti & Dasher Hatfield).
-Kobald d. Shynron.
-Fire Ant & Green Ant d. Jolly Roger & Blind Rage.
Sunday WIR results from Boonton, NJ:
-The Baltic Siege(The Estonian Thunderfrog & The Latvian Proud Oak) d. The Pieces Of Hate(Jigsaw & The Shard).
-Assad King d. Frightmare.
-Oleg The Usurper d. Leech Landa.
-Delirious d. The Lithuanian Snow Troll.
-Gran Akuma d. Chris Dickinson.
-Portia Perez d. Veda Scott.
-Green Ant d. Drew Gulak in a 30-Minute Ironman Match.
Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:
-Mr. B d. Seph Anunnaki.
-Barbi Hayden d. Angel Blue to win the T.V. Title.
-The End Of Days(Sky DaLacrimosa & Killah Kash) d. The Bad Boyz(Li'l Tony & Chavez Tuco).
-Barrett Brown d. Carson.
-Miss Diss Lexia d. Johnny Axxle.
-Thomas Shire & Chris Drew won a Double Jeopardy match with A Li'l Crazy(J.C. Bravo & Stan Summers), Scotty Santiago & Steve, and Dylan Dunbar & Donny Brookes.
-Paul London & Jack Jameson d. Jojo Bravo & Angel Blue to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-A.C.H. d. Jason Silver.
-Gary Jay d. Thomas Shire.
-Jeffery Gant d. Ricky Romida to win the U-30 Title.
-James Claxton d. Masada.
-Matthew Palmer d. Darin Childs to retain the Hardcore Title.
-Ricky Starks d. Davey Vega.
-Shawn Vexx d. Evan Gelistico in a title-vs.-career cage match to win the Heavyweight Title.
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Other shows:
-Friday Wrestling Invades Alton in Alton, IL
-The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) d. The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger)(w/ Zeb Colter) to retain the Tag Team Titles when Cody pinned Swagger after the Crossrhodes.
-Xavier Woods d. Brodus Clay after Lost In The Woods(Eat-The-Feet).
-Alicia Fox d. Aksana Raudoniene via rollup.
-The Big Show d. Kane after the PUNCH.
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) d. Ryback & Curtis Axel when Titus pinned Axel after the Clash Of The Titus.
-Alberto Del Rio d. Sin Cara with the cross-armbreaker.
-John Cena d. WWE Champion Randy Orton by DQ after a blatant low blow.
Saturday WIF results from Easton, PA:
-Oleg The Usurper & Jaka d. Los Ice Creams.
-Juan Francisco De Coronado d. The Brown Morning Of Belarus.
-Lance Steel d. Portia Perez.
-The Baltic Siege(The Lithuanian Snow Troll, The Latvian Proud Oak, & The Estonian Thunderfrog) d. The Devastation Corporation(Max Smashmaster, Blaster McMassive, & Flex Rumblecrunch) by DQ.
-The Batiri(Kodama & Obariyon) d. The Throwbacks(Mark Angelosetti & Dasher Hatfield).
-Kobald d. Shynron.
-Fire Ant & Green Ant d. Jolly Roger & Blind Rage.
Sunday WIR results from Boonton, NJ:
-The Baltic Siege(The Estonian Thunderfrog & The Latvian Proud Oak) d. The Pieces Of Hate(Jigsaw & The Shard).
-Assad King d. Frightmare.
-Oleg The Usurper d. Leech Landa.
-Delirious d. The Lithuanian Snow Troll.
-Gran Akuma d. Chris Dickinson.
-Portia Perez d. Veda Scott.
-Green Ant d. Drew Gulak in a 30-Minute Ironman Match.
Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:
-Mr. B d. Seph Anunnaki.
-Barbi Hayden d. Angel Blue to win the T.V. Title.
-The End Of Days(Sky DaLacrimosa & Killah Kash) d. The Bad Boyz(Li'l Tony & Chavez Tuco).
-Barrett Brown d. Carson.
-Miss Diss Lexia d. Johnny Axxle.
-Thomas Shire & Chris Drew won a Double Jeopardy match with A Li'l Crazy(J.C. Bravo & Stan Summers), Scotty Santiago & Steve, and Dylan Dunbar & Donny Brookes.
-Paul London & Jack Jameson d. Jojo Bravo & Angel Blue to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-A.C.H. d. Jason Silver.
-Gary Jay d. Thomas Shire.
-Jeffery Gant d. Ricky Romida to win the U-30 Title.
-James Claxton d. Masada.
-Matthew Palmer d. Darin Childs to retain the Hardcore Title.
-Ricky Starks d. Davey Vega.
-Shawn Vexx d. Evan Gelistico in a title-vs.-career cage match to win the Heavyweight Title.
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Other shows:
-Friday Wrestling Invades Alton in Alton, IL
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Michael Cole, John Bradshaw Layfield, & Mike Mizanin.
-The New Age Outlaws(Road Dog & Billy Gunn) d. Tag Team Champions The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) in a non-title match. SD General Manager Vickie Guerrero came out to "remind everyone" that the Royal Rumble will be every man for himself, including brother against brother. The distraction led to Gunn rolling up Cody with a handful of tights for the cheap win.
-Rey Misterio Jr. d. Alberto Del Rio via rollup; Alberto hit Rey from behind after the bell and locked on the cross-armbreaker.
-Naomi Night(w/ Cameron Lynn) d. Tamina Snuka(w/ Women's Champion A.J. Lee) after a split-legged moonsault.
-Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston d. Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae)(non-title) with the Big Ending.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger)(w/ Zeb Colter in a wheelchair and neckbrace) when Jimmy pinned Swagger after the Headshrinker Splash.
-C.M. Punk trashed Triple H & Stephanie McMahon en route to calling out his recent enemies: The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins) and The New Age Outlaws. Kane attempted to restore order, but Punk trash-talked Kane and got chokeslammed in response.
-The New Age Outlaws(Road Dog & Billy Gunn) d. Tag Team Champions The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) in a non-title match. SD General Manager Vickie Guerrero came out to "remind everyone" that the Royal Rumble will be every man for himself, including brother against brother. The distraction led to Gunn rolling up Cody with a handful of tights for the cheap win.
-Rey Misterio Jr. d. Alberto Del Rio via rollup; Alberto hit Rey from behind after the bell and locked on the cross-armbreaker.
-Naomi Night(w/ Cameron Lynn) d. Tamina Snuka(w/ Women's Champion A.J. Lee) after a split-legged moonsault.
-Intercontinental Champion Big E Langston d. Johnny Fandango(w/ Summer Rae)(non-title) with the Big Ending.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger)(w/ Zeb Colter in a wheelchair and neckbrace) when Jimmy pinned Swagger after the Headshrinker Splash.
-C.M. Punk trashed Triple H & Stephanie McMahon en route to calling out his recent enemies: The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins) and The New Age Outlaws. Kane attempted to restore order, but Punk trash-talked Kane and got chokeslammed in response.
Thursday, January 16, 2014
NXT + Impact
WWE NXT
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, & Lord Tensai. Ring announcer: Alexa Bliss.
Chief Operating Officer Triple H pays a visit...once the WWE Network is launched, there will be a live edition of NXT on the debut week(February 27th, to be exact). Goodie...think they'll be loading up that show?
Adrian Neville vs. Tyler Breeze: Breeze cost Neville his shot at NXT Champion Bo Dallas during a lumberjack match, so we have this bout. The fans are divided in this one. YAY WRESTLING~! to start and Neville snaps off a rana, sending Breeze rolling out to the floor. Adrian does a FLIPPY~! fakeout before Breeze finally re-enters the ring...Neville gets the edge and rams Breeze into the turnbuckle(NOT THE FACE~!). Breeze does NOT like being chopped and tosses Adrian over the ropes...Neville lands on the apron, but Breeze pulls off a Jericho-style dropkick from the middle rope to send him to the floor.
Breeze maintains control and keeps his opponent grounded, stopping for a selfie or two...but that time-wasting allows Neville to recover and hit a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. A spinkick to the gut sets up a low-altitude dropkick to NOTTHEFACE~!...for two. Neville goes for a springboard move but eats a dropkick in mid-air...and Breeze gets two. Beauty Shot(spinning heel kick)...is ducked by Neville and he hits a big roundhouse kick! Adrian goes to the second rope for a Phoenix Splash(!)...nothing but mat and Breeze covers...for two. Beauty Shot attempt number two is blocked into a sitout powerbomb...for two. Neville goes to the top rope but Breeze grabs his foot for dear life...they fight on the turnbuckles until Breeze hits the ropes to a well-placed tripup. Top-rope Frankensteiner(!) is blocked and Breeze hits the mat hard. Adrian's in perfect position for the Red Arrow(corkscrew shooting star press)...he hits it and that's the ballgame!
C.J. Parker vs. Jason Jordan: Haven't seen much of Jordan in a long time...he was out with an injury. Fans still don't like Parker...Jordan outwrestles him in the opening exchange and gets a few two-counts out of it. C.J. stops him by ducking out of an O'Connor Roll attempt, causing Jordan to hit the ropes rather painfully. Parker follows up with a Harlem Side Kick...then the Third Eye(uppercut palm strike) for the quick win.
NXT Champion Bo Dallas vs. Mojo Rawley, non-title: It is my understanding that Mr. Rawley remains hyped...this will be his toughest test to date. The fans apparently want No More Bo. Dallas tries to match power with him...um. no. HE AIN'T HYPED~! Now the fans seem to think Bo looks like Pocahontas...and a single shoulderblock sends Bo reeling right out of the ring. Rawley is ready to go, but Dallas decides to take his time on the ring apron. Bo brawls his way into an advantage...the commentators tell us that Dallas is wearing white because he feels he's as "pure as the driven BO~!" Mojo turns things around with more shoulderblocks and a pair of Stinger Splashes...so Dallas decides the apron looks good for now. Rawley tosses him back in and goes for one more Stinger Splash...nothing but turnbuckles and Bo rolls him up with a handful of tights for the cheap win(HEEL~!).
Kofi Kingston vs. Alexander Rusev(w/ Lana Perry): This is a rematch from a few weeks ago when a slight distraction by Lana allowed Rusev to get a surprise win. Tensai notes that he trained with Kofi in the past week so he could get used to dealing with a larger opponent. Rusev's too strong for Kofi to deliver a standard headlock takedown...Kofi goes for the kicks but gets overpowered again. A flying elbowsmash merely staggers Rusev and the Bulgarian simply shrugs off a monkeyflip attempt. Rusev slows the pace, cutting off a brief flurry by Kingston to keep him down. Kofi manages to toss Rusev out of the ring at a key moment, but Rusev evades a baseball slide and beats him down. Rusev whips Kofi toward the ring steps, but Kofi leapfrogs them and then uses the steps as a stepping stone for a big flying clothesline...that FINALLY gets the big guy off his feet!
Kofi tries to keep his stronger opponent down but Rusev backs him into the corner to get away. Kofi tries to pummel him in the corner and Rusev walks him out into a powerbomb! Cover...gets two. Time to get methodical again...the fans chant "Feed Me More" and then "Goldberg" for some reason. Now they do the wave...okay then. Kofi finally pulls out a headscissors from the mat and unloads with some chops and a dropkick. Cross-body...is caught and Rusev knees him in the ropes, then goes for the fallaway Samoan Drop only to get crucifixed...for two. Rusev powers Kofi back into the turnbuckles but runs into a swinging kick out of the ropes. Kofi springboards into another cross-body and gets caught AGAIN; this time Rusev hits the fallaway Samoan Drop...for two. Kofi comes up with the S.O.S out of nowhere...for two. Kingston turns up the pressure with a series of kicks, but Rusev ducks the last one and Vader-Smashes him...for two! Kofi slips out of the Accolade(camel clutch) setup and hits the ropes for another big flying clothesline. Boom Drop hits...time for Trouble In Paradise? Lana yells at him again, but Kofi's not THAT distracted and avoids the incoming avalanche...Trouble In Paradise HITS and Kofi gets the hard-fought victory!
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Samoa Joe, James Storm, Phil Gunner, Eric Young, Joseph Park, & O.D.B. d. Tag Team Champions The Bro Mans(Robbie Eckos & Jessie Godderz), Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian), Shiima Xion, & Lei'D Tapa when Joe made Daniels tap out to the Kokita Clutch.
-Bully Ray d. Ken Anderson in a no-DQ match; a piece of guardrail and two tables came into play, but Ray got the win after a low blow and piledriver.
-Madison Rayne d. Gail Kim(w/ Lei'D Tapa) to win the Women's Title. Tapa blatantly interfered and the referee ejected her from ringside rather than call for a disqualification. Madison beat the ten-count after a ringpost figure-four leglock and got the win out of nowhere with the Rayne Drop(Overdrive neckbreaker onto the knee).
-Backstage, Dixie Carter spoke to the newest members of the TNA roster: American Wolves Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards. There was some confusion about their contract status as it turned out a "new TNA investor" already signed their deal.
-Ethan Carter III d. Sting; Rockstar Spud was the special guest referee. Spud blatantly attacked Sting when he got EC3 in the Scorpion Deathlock, but Sting threw him off and hit Ethan with the Scorpion Death Drop. Before Sting could force Spud to count the pin, Heavyweight Champion Brutus Magnus pulled Spud out of the ring and revealed his own referee shirt. EC3 rolled up Sting and Magnus jumped in to fast-count three.
Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, & Lord Tensai. Ring announcer: Alexa Bliss.
Chief Operating Officer Triple H pays a visit...once the WWE Network is launched, there will be a live edition of NXT on the debut week(February 27th, to be exact). Goodie...think they'll be loading up that show?
Adrian Neville vs. Tyler Breeze: Breeze cost Neville his shot at NXT Champion Bo Dallas during a lumberjack match, so we have this bout. The fans are divided in this one. YAY WRESTLING~! to start and Neville snaps off a rana, sending Breeze rolling out to the floor. Adrian does a FLIPPY~! fakeout before Breeze finally re-enters the ring...Neville gets the edge and rams Breeze into the turnbuckle(NOT THE FACE~!). Breeze does NOT like being chopped and tosses Adrian over the ropes...Neville lands on the apron, but Breeze pulls off a Jericho-style dropkick from the middle rope to send him to the floor.
Breeze maintains control and keeps his opponent grounded, stopping for a selfie or two...but that time-wasting allows Neville to recover and hit a tilt-a-whirl backbreaker. A spinkick to the gut sets up a low-altitude dropkick to NOTTHEFACE~!...for two. Neville goes for a springboard move but eats a dropkick in mid-air...and Breeze gets two. Beauty Shot(spinning heel kick)...is ducked by Neville and he hits a big roundhouse kick! Adrian goes to the second rope for a Phoenix Splash(!)...nothing but mat and Breeze covers...for two. Beauty Shot attempt number two is blocked into a sitout powerbomb...for two. Neville goes to the top rope but Breeze grabs his foot for dear life...they fight on the turnbuckles until Breeze hits the ropes to a well-placed tripup. Top-rope Frankensteiner(!) is blocked and Breeze hits the mat hard. Adrian's in perfect position for the Red Arrow(corkscrew shooting star press)...he hits it and that's the ballgame!
C.J. Parker vs. Jason Jordan: Haven't seen much of Jordan in a long time...he was out with an injury. Fans still don't like Parker...Jordan outwrestles him in the opening exchange and gets a few two-counts out of it. C.J. stops him by ducking out of an O'Connor Roll attempt, causing Jordan to hit the ropes rather painfully. Parker follows up with a Harlem Side Kick...then the Third Eye(uppercut palm strike) for the quick win.
NXT Champion Bo Dallas vs. Mojo Rawley, non-title: It is my understanding that Mr. Rawley remains hyped...this will be his toughest test to date. The fans apparently want No More Bo. Dallas tries to match power with him...um. no. HE AIN'T HYPED~! Now the fans seem to think Bo looks like Pocahontas...and a single shoulderblock sends Bo reeling right out of the ring. Rawley is ready to go, but Dallas decides to take his time on the ring apron. Bo brawls his way into an advantage...the commentators tell us that Dallas is wearing white because he feels he's as "pure as the driven BO~!" Mojo turns things around with more shoulderblocks and a pair of Stinger Splashes...so Dallas decides the apron looks good for now. Rawley tosses him back in and goes for one more Stinger Splash...nothing but turnbuckles and Bo rolls him up with a handful of tights for the cheap win(HEEL~!).
Kofi Kingston vs. Alexander Rusev(w/ Lana Perry): This is a rematch from a few weeks ago when a slight distraction by Lana allowed Rusev to get a surprise win. Tensai notes that he trained with Kofi in the past week so he could get used to dealing with a larger opponent. Rusev's too strong for Kofi to deliver a standard headlock takedown...Kofi goes for the kicks but gets overpowered again. A flying elbowsmash merely staggers Rusev and the Bulgarian simply shrugs off a monkeyflip attempt. Rusev slows the pace, cutting off a brief flurry by Kingston to keep him down. Kofi manages to toss Rusev out of the ring at a key moment, but Rusev evades a baseball slide and beats him down. Rusev whips Kofi toward the ring steps, but Kofi leapfrogs them and then uses the steps as a stepping stone for a big flying clothesline...that FINALLY gets the big guy off his feet!
Kofi tries to keep his stronger opponent down but Rusev backs him into the corner to get away. Kofi tries to pummel him in the corner and Rusev walks him out into a powerbomb! Cover...gets two. Time to get methodical again...the fans chant "Feed Me More" and then "Goldberg" for some reason. Now they do the wave...okay then. Kofi finally pulls out a headscissors from the mat and unloads with some chops and a dropkick. Cross-body...is caught and Rusev knees him in the ropes, then goes for the fallaway Samoan Drop only to get crucifixed...for two. Rusev powers Kofi back into the turnbuckles but runs into a swinging kick out of the ropes. Kofi springboards into another cross-body and gets caught AGAIN; this time Rusev hits the fallaway Samoan Drop...for two. Kofi comes up with the S.O.S out of nowhere...for two. Kingston turns up the pressure with a series of kicks, but Rusev ducks the last one and Vader-Smashes him...for two! Kofi slips out of the Accolade(camel clutch) setup and hits the ropes for another big flying clothesline. Boom Drop hits...time for Trouble In Paradise? Lana yells at him again, but Kofi's not THAT distracted and avoids the incoming avalanche...Trouble In Paradise HITS and Kofi gets the hard-fought victory!
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Samoa Joe, James Storm, Phil Gunner, Eric Young, Joseph Park, & O.D.B. d. Tag Team Champions The Bro Mans(Robbie Eckos & Jessie Godderz), Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian), Shiima Xion, & Lei'D Tapa when Joe made Daniels tap out to the Kokita Clutch.
-Bully Ray d. Ken Anderson in a no-DQ match; a piece of guardrail and two tables came into play, but Ray got the win after a low blow and piledriver.
-Madison Rayne d. Gail Kim(w/ Lei'D Tapa) to win the Women's Title. Tapa blatantly interfered and the referee ejected her from ringside rather than call for a disqualification. Madison beat the ten-count after a ringpost figure-four leglock and got the win out of nowhere with the Rayne Drop(Overdrive neckbreaker onto the knee).
-Backstage, Dixie Carter spoke to the newest members of the TNA roster: American Wolves Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards. There was some confusion about their contract status as it turned out a "new TNA investor" already signed their deal.
-Ethan Carter III d. Sting; Rockstar Spud was the special guest referee. Spud blatantly attacked Sting when he got EC3 in the Scorpion Deathlock, but Sting threw him off and hit Ethan with the Scorpion Death Drop. Before Sting could force Spud to count the pin, Heavyweight Champion Brutus Magnus pulled Spud out of the ring and revealed his own referee shirt. EC3 rolled up Sting and Magnus jumped in to fast-count three.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Midweek wrestling
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Alex Riley.
-RIP Mae Young.
-Kofi Kingston d. Curtis Axel with a small package. After the match, Ryback made a big entrance...only to walk around the ring and back up the aisle.
-Damien Sandow d. Sin Cara with the You're Welcome(full nelson slam). Ryback came out during the bout and walked around the ring until the match was over.
-Wade "Bad News" Barrett had some BAD NEWS~! for us...he's entering the Royal Rumble. After that, we got another random Ryback appearance as he marched around the ring...
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) d. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal) in a handicap match when Young surprised Drew with a crucifix pin on the mat. Heath demanded a restart, but Raw General Manager Brad Maddox put 3MB in a different match.
-Los Matadores(Fernando & Diego) & El Torito d. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal) when Fernando pinned Mahal after the double torture-rack drop. Ryback returned to march around the ring one more time as the show wrapped up...
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & Rockstar Spud.
-Curry Man d. Ultimate Tiger with a modified forward-roll cradle.
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Alex Riley.
-RIP Mae Young.
-Kofi Kingston d. Curtis Axel with a small package. After the match, Ryback made a big entrance...only to walk around the ring and back up the aisle.
-Damien Sandow d. Sin Cara with the You're Welcome(full nelson slam). Ryback came out during the bout and walked around the ring until the match was over.
-Wade "Bad News" Barrett had some BAD NEWS~! for us...he's entering the Royal Rumble. After that, we got another random Ryback appearance as he marched around the ring...
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) d. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal) in a handicap match when Young surprised Drew with a crucifix pin on the mat. Heath demanded a restart, but Raw General Manager Brad Maddox put 3MB in a different match.
-Los Matadores(Fernando & Diego) & El Torito d. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal) when Fernando pinned Mahal after the double torture-rack drop. Ryback returned to march around the ring one more time as the show wrapped up...
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & Rockstar Spud.
-Curry Man d. Ultimate Tiger with a modified forward-roll cradle.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
This week in wrestling
WWE(www.wwe.com)
Main Event on Wednesday has:
-Kofi Kingston vs. Curtis Axel
-Sin Cara vs. Damien Sandow
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) vs. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal)
-In action: Los Matadores
NXT this week has:
-Bo Dallas vs. Mojo Rawley
-Kofi Kingston vs. Alexander Rusev
-Adrian Neville vs. Tyler Breeze
-C.J. Parker vs. Jason Jordan
Superstars this week has:
-Xavier Woods vs. Brodus Clay
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) vs. Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal
Smackdown on Friday has:
-The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) vs. The New Age Outlaws(Road Dog & Billy Gunn)
-Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Alberto Del Rio
-Big E Langston vs. Johnny Fandango
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger)
-Naomi Night vs. Tamina Snuka
WWE has a house show on Friday 1/17 in St. Louis, MO:
-Randy Orton vs. John Cena - WWE Title
-The Big Show vs. Kane
-The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) vs. The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger) - Tag Team Titles
-Appearing: Dolph Ziggler, Alberto Del Rio, Ryback, Sin Cara, Brodus Clay, Lord Tensai, "R-Truth" Ron Killings, Santino Marella, The Divas
The Royal Rumble is on Sunday 1/26:
-30-Man Royal Rumble
-Randy Orton vs. John Cena - WWE Title
-The Big Show vs. Brock Lesnar
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
XPlosion this week has:
-Curry Man vs. Ultimate Tiger
Impact(Genesis) on Thursday has:
-Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode - Cage Match
-Sting vs. Ethan Carter III
-Ken Anderson vs. Bully Ray
-Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne - Women's Title
Impact on Thursday 1/23 has:
-James Storm vs. Phil Gunner
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Silas Young - T.V. Title
-Mark Briscoe & Adam Page vs. B.J. Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs
-Andrew Everett vs. The Romantic Touch - Top Prospect Tournament
-Cheeseburger vs. Todd Hanson - Top Prospect Tournament
Next show is Saturday 1/25 in Pittsburgh, PA:
-Adam Cole & Matt Hardy vs. The Briscoe Brothers vs. Chris Hero & Michael Elgin
-Paul London vs. Roderick Strong - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Kevin Steen vs. Kyle O'Reilly
-Adrenaline Rush(A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas) vs. B.J. Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs
-Raymond Rowe vs. Todd Hanson - Top Prospect Tournament Finals
ROH has a show on Saturday 2/8 in San Antonio, TX.
ROH returns to Collinsville, IL on Saturday 6/7.
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/28 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Eddie Edwards
-Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett vs. The Young Bucks
-Davey Richards vs. Kyle O'Reilly
-Darin Corbin vs. Angelus Layne
-Jojo Bravo vs. Evan Gelistico
-The Hooligans vs. Jeremy Wyatt & Darren Dean
-Adam Raw vs. Brandon Espinosa
-Arik Cannon vs. Ricky Starks
-Alex The Big Owl vs. Bolt Brady vs. Alex Castle vs. Jordan Lacey
SLA has a show on Saturday 3/1 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Kyle O'Reilly - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-The Hooligans vs. The Young Bucks
-Davey Vega vs. Eddie Edwards
-A.C.H. vs. Davey Richards
-Mat Fitchett vs. Jeremy Wyatt
-Jojo Bravo vs. Danny Cannon
-Brandon Espinosa vs. Darren Dean
DPW(dynamopro.weebly.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/1 in Fenton, MO:
-Battle Royal: Dan Walsh, Alexandre Rudolph, Brandon Gallagher, Jeremy Wyatt, Mike Sydal, Jon Webb, Geek Singh, Bradley Charles, Shorty Biggs, Outtkast, Ace Hawkins, Brandon Espinosa, Evan "Money" Morris, Michael Magnuson, David DeLorean, Jack Gamble, Andino Giovanni
Dynamo has a show on Tuesday 2/18 in St. Louis, MO(Off Broadway):
-Jake Dirden vs. Kevin X - Heavyweight Title
MMWA-SICW(saintlouiswrestling.com)
SICW has a show on Sunday 1/18 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ron Powers vs. Flash Flanagan - Referee Ricky Cruz
-Jake Dirden & Heath Hatton vs. Ken Kasa & Dave Vaughn
-Lucy Mendez vs. Angelus Layne
-Gary Jackson & Big Jim Hoffarth vs. Alexandre Rudolph & Mr. Lucky
-Appearing: Bushwhacker Luke Williams, Chaz Wesson, Daniel Eads, Frankie Wyatt, Ax Allwardt
MMWA has a show on Saturday 2/8 in St. Louis, MO.
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/31 in Des Moines, IA:
-Gage Octane vs. Tony Sly - Heavyweight Title
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. J.J. Garrett - Pure Wrestling Title
-Jeremy Wyatt & Mark Sterling vs. A.J. Smooth & ? - Tag Team Titles
-Devin Carter, Aaron Masterson, & Derek Cornell vs. S.M. King, Nate Redwing, & Devin Thomas
-Mike Sydal vs. Bradley Charles
-The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West) vs. Abu Colossus & Levi McDaniel
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)
Next show is Saturday 3/1 in Richmond, MO:
-Elvis Aliaga vs. Leland Race - Heavyweight Title
-The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & David DeLorean) vs. High Level Enterprise(Jack Gamble & Jon Webb) - Tag Team Titles
CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WRESTLING INVADES ALTON(no website)
Next show is Friday 1/17 in Alton, IL:
-Joey Grunge vs. Napier - Heavyweight Title
-Tyler Copeland vs. Khahn - No-DQ Match
-Brandon Espinosa vs. Kidd Riot
-Michael Cope vs. Josh Carter
-Jimmy D vs. Rob Matters vs. Steve Fierce
-Matt Cage vs. Mallaki Mathews
-Jordon Rodgers vs. Jason Rodgers
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NATIONAL PRO WRESTLING DAY(www.nationalprowrestlingday.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/1 in Easton, PA.
DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Saturday 2/22 in Queens, NY.
DGUSA has a show on Sunday 2/23 in Brooklyn, NY:
-A.R. Fox vs. Chris Hero - EVOLVE Title
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)
Next show is Saturday 1/25 in Cornelia, GA:
-Iceberg vs. Geter
-Billy Buck vs. Corey Hollis - T.V. Title
-Kevin Blue vs. Shaun Tempers - Young Lions' Title
-Ace Rockwell & Steven Walters vs. The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams)
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 1/31 in Reseda, CA featuring the DDT4 Tournament:
-Ricochet & Rich Swann vs. A.R. Fox & A.C.H. - Tournament Quarterfinal
-The RockNES Monsters(Johnny Yuma & Johnny Goodtime) vs. Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Michael Elgin & Brian Cage vs. Peter Avalon & Ray Rosas - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Adam Cole & Kevin Steen vs. Joey Ryan & Candice LeRae - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Roderick Strong
-Chris Hero vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Drake Younger vs. Kyle O'Reilly
WRESTLING IS RESPECT(www.prowrestlingrespect.com)
Next show is Sunday 1/19 in Boonton, NJ:
-Drew Gulak vs. Green Ant vs. Frank O'Rourke
-Leech Landa vs. Oleg The Usurper
-Veda Scott vs. Portia Perez
-Delirious vs. The Lithuanian Snow Troll
-Gran Akuma vs. Chris Dickinson
-The Pieces Of Hate(Jigsaw & The Shard) vs. The Baltic Siege(The Estonian Thunderfrog & The Latvian Proud Oak)
-Jervis Cottonbelly vs. Assad King
WRESTLING IS FUN(www.wrestlingisfun.org)
Next show is Saturday 1/18 in Easton, PA:
-The Baltic Siege(The Estonian Thunderfrog, The Latvian Proud Oak, & The Lithuanian Snow Troll) vs. The Devastation Corporation(Max Smashmaster, Blaster McMassive, & Flex Rumblecrunch)
-Jervis Cottonbelly vs. The Brown Morning Of Belarus
-The Throwbacks(Mark Angelosetti & Dasher Hatfield) vs. The Batiri
-Shynron vs. Kobald
-Portia Perez vs. Princess Kimber Lee
-Los Ice Creams vs. Jaka & Oleg The Usurper
-Fire Ant & Green Ant vs. Lance Steel & Jolly Roger
EXTREME RISING(www.extremerising.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in Pittsburgh, PA.
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/5 in New Orleans, LA.
SHIMMER has a show on Saturday 4/12 in Berwyn, IL.
SHIMMER has a show on Saturday 4/13 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/24 in Ybor City, FL:
-Rain vs. Ivelisse Velez - SHINE Title
-Jessicka Havok vs. Allysin Kay - No-DQ Match
-Angelina Love vs. Leah Von Dutch
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouth.proboards.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in Clarksville, IN:
-Ian Rotten & Mitch Page vs. White America(Trik Davis & Adam Gooch)
-Hy-Zaya vs. Shane Mercer - Cage Match
-Danny Cannon vs. Christian Rose
-Mickie Knuckles vs. Jordynne Grace - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/24 in Berwyn, IL:
-Shane Hollister vs. Jimmy Jacobs - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin & Ethan Page vs. Uhaa Nation & Ricochet - Tag Team Titles
-Matt Cage vs. A.C.H. - Heritage Title
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly vs. Marion Fontaine & Louis Lyndon
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 1/19 in Austin, TX:
-Evan Gelistico vs. Shawn Vexx - Heavyweight Title vs. Career - Cage Match
-Matthew Palmer vs. Darin Childs - Hardcore Title
-Masada vs. Scot Summers
-Ricky Starks vs. Davey Vega
-Paul London & Jack Jameson vs. Jojo Bravo & Angel Blue - Tag Team Titles
-Jessica James vs. Pierre Abernathy
-Su Yung vs. Barbi Hayden - Joshi Title
-Gary Jay vs. Bolt Brady - SLA Heavyweight Title
-A.C.H. vs. Jason Silver
-Barrett Brown vs. Carson
-Ricky Romida vs. Jeffery Gant - U-30 Title
-A Li'l Crazy(J.C. Bravo & Stan Summers) vs. Thomas Shire & Chris Trew vs. Scotty & Steve Santiago vs. Donny Brooks & Dylan Dunbar
-End Of Days(Sky DeLacrimosa & Killah Kash) vs. The Bad Boyz(Li'l Tony & Chavez Tuco)
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
E-mail any corrections to: patrickab7@yahoo.com
Main Event on Wednesday has:
-Kofi Kingston vs. Curtis Axel
-Sin Cara vs. Damien Sandow
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) vs. The 3-Man Band(Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Jinder Mahal)
-In action: Los Matadores
NXT this week has:
-Bo Dallas vs. Mojo Rawley
-Kofi Kingston vs. Alexander Rusev
-Adrian Neville vs. Tyler Breeze
-C.J. Parker vs. Jason Jordan
Superstars this week has:
-Xavier Woods vs. Brodus Clay
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) vs. Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal
Smackdown on Friday has:
-The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) vs. The New Age Outlaws(Road Dog & Billy Gunn)
-Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Alberto Del Rio
-Big E Langston vs. Johnny Fandango
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger)
-Naomi Night vs. Tamina Snuka
WWE has a house show on Friday 1/17 in St. Louis, MO:
-Randy Orton vs. John Cena - WWE Title
-The Big Show vs. Kane
-The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) vs. The Real Americans(Antonio Cesaro & Jack Swagger) - Tag Team Titles
-Appearing: Dolph Ziggler, Alberto Del Rio, Ryback, Sin Cara, Brodus Clay, Lord Tensai, "R-Truth" Ron Killings, Santino Marella, The Divas
The Royal Rumble is on Sunday 1/26:
-30-Man Royal Rumble
-Randy Orton vs. John Cena - WWE Title
-The Big Show vs. Brock Lesnar
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
XPlosion this week has:
-Curry Man vs. Ultimate Tiger
Impact(Genesis) on Thursday has:
-Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode - Cage Match
-Sting vs. Ethan Carter III
-Ken Anderson vs. Bully Ray
-Gail Kim vs. Madison Rayne - Women's Title
Impact on Thursday 1/23 has:
-James Storm vs. Phil Gunner
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Silas Young - T.V. Title
-Mark Briscoe & Adam Page vs. B.J. Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs
-Andrew Everett vs. The Romantic Touch - Top Prospect Tournament
-Cheeseburger vs. Todd Hanson - Top Prospect Tournament
Next show is Saturday 1/25 in Pittsburgh, PA:
-Adam Cole & Matt Hardy vs. The Briscoe Brothers vs. Chris Hero & Michael Elgin
-Paul London vs. Roderick Strong - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Kevin Steen vs. Kyle O'Reilly
-Adrenaline Rush(A.C.H. & Tadarius Thomas) vs. B.J. Whitmer & Jimmy Jacobs
-Raymond Rowe vs. Todd Hanson - Top Prospect Tournament Finals
ROH has a show on Saturday 2/8 in San Antonio, TX.
ROH returns to Collinsville, IL on Saturday 6/7.
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/28 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Eddie Edwards
-Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett vs. The Young Bucks
-Davey Richards vs. Kyle O'Reilly
-Darin Corbin vs. Angelus Layne
-Jojo Bravo vs. Evan Gelistico
-The Hooligans vs. Jeremy Wyatt & Darren Dean
-Adam Raw vs. Brandon Espinosa
-Arik Cannon vs. Ricky Starks
-Alex The Big Owl vs. Bolt Brady vs. Alex Castle vs. Jordan Lacey
SLA has a show on Saturday 3/1 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Kyle O'Reilly - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-The Hooligans vs. The Young Bucks
-Davey Vega vs. Eddie Edwards
-A.C.H. vs. Davey Richards
-Mat Fitchett vs. Jeremy Wyatt
-Jojo Bravo vs. Danny Cannon
-Brandon Espinosa vs. Darren Dean
DPW(dynamopro.weebly.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/1 in Fenton, MO:
-Battle Royal: Dan Walsh, Alexandre Rudolph, Brandon Gallagher, Jeremy Wyatt, Mike Sydal, Jon Webb, Geek Singh, Bradley Charles, Shorty Biggs, Outtkast, Ace Hawkins, Brandon Espinosa, Evan "Money" Morris, Michael Magnuson, David DeLorean, Jack Gamble, Andino Giovanni
Dynamo has a show on Tuesday 2/18 in St. Louis, MO(Off Broadway):
-Jake Dirden vs. Kevin X - Heavyweight Title
MMWA-SICW(saintlouiswrestling.com)
SICW has a show on Sunday 1/18 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ron Powers vs. Flash Flanagan - Referee Ricky Cruz
-Jake Dirden & Heath Hatton vs. Ken Kasa & Dave Vaughn
-Lucy Mendez vs. Angelus Layne
-Gary Jackson & Big Jim Hoffarth vs. Alexandre Rudolph & Mr. Lucky
-Appearing: Bushwhacker Luke Williams, Chaz Wesson, Daniel Eads, Frankie Wyatt, Ax Allwardt
MMWA has a show on Saturday 2/8 in St. Louis, MO.
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/31 in Des Moines, IA:
-Gage Octane vs. Tony Sly - Heavyweight Title
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. J.J. Garrett - Pure Wrestling Title
-Jeremy Wyatt & Mark Sterling vs. A.J. Smooth & ? - Tag Team Titles
-Devin Carter, Aaron Masterson, & Derek Cornell vs. S.M. King, Nate Redwing, & Devin Thomas
-Mike Sydal vs. Bradley Charles
-The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West) vs. Abu Colossus & Levi McDaniel
WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)
Next show is Saturday 3/1 in Richmond, MO:
-Elvis Aliaga vs. Leland Race - Heavyweight Title
-The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & David DeLorean) vs. High Level Enterprise(Jack Gamble & Jon Webb) - Tag Team Titles
CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WRESTLING INVADES ALTON(no website)
Next show is Friday 1/17 in Alton, IL:
-Joey Grunge vs. Napier - Heavyweight Title
-Tyler Copeland vs. Khahn - No-DQ Match
-Brandon Espinosa vs. Kidd Riot
-Michael Cope vs. Josh Carter
-Jimmy D vs. Rob Matters vs. Steve Fierce
-Matt Cage vs. Mallaki Mathews
-Jordon Rodgers vs. Jason Rodgers
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NATIONAL PRO WRESTLING DAY(www.nationalprowrestlingday.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/1 in Easton, PA.
DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Saturday 2/22 in Queens, NY.
DGUSA has a show on Sunday 2/23 in Brooklyn, NY:
-A.R. Fox vs. Chris Hero - EVOLVE Title
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)
Next show is Saturday 1/25 in Cornelia, GA:
-Iceberg vs. Geter
-Billy Buck vs. Corey Hollis - T.V. Title
-Kevin Blue vs. Shaun Tempers - Young Lions' Title
-Ace Rockwell & Steven Walters vs. The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams)
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 1/31 in Reseda, CA featuring the DDT4 Tournament:
-Ricochet & Rich Swann vs. A.R. Fox & A.C.H. - Tournament Quarterfinal
-The RockNES Monsters(Johnny Yuma & Johnny Goodtime) vs. Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Michael Elgin & Brian Cage vs. Peter Avalon & Ray Rosas - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Adam Cole & Kevin Steen vs. Joey Ryan & Candice LeRae - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Roderick Strong
-Chris Hero vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Drake Younger vs. Kyle O'Reilly
WRESTLING IS RESPECT(www.prowrestlingrespect.com)
Next show is Sunday 1/19 in Boonton, NJ:
-Drew Gulak vs. Green Ant vs. Frank O'Rourke
-Leech Landa vs. Oleg The Usurper
-Veda Scott vs. Portia Perez
-Delirious vs. The Lithuanian Snow Troll
-Gran Akuma vs. Chris Dickinson
-The Pieces Of Hate(Jigsaw & The Shard) vs. The Baltic Siege(The Estonian Thunderfrog & The Latvian Proud Oak)
-Jervis Cottonbelly vs. Assad King
WRESTLING IS FUN(www.wrestlingisfun.org)
Next show is Saturday 1/18 in Easton, PA:
-The Baltic Siege(The Estonian Thunderfrog, The Latvian Proud Oak, & The Lithuanian Snow Troll) vs. The Devastation Corporation(Max Smashmaster, Blaster McMassive, & Flex Rumblecrunch)
-Jervis Cottonbelly vs. The Brown Morning Of Belarus
-The Throwbacks(Mark Angelosetti & Dasher Hatfield) vs. The Batiri
-Shynron vs. Kobald
-Portia Perez vs. Princess Kimber Lee
-Los Ice Creams vs. Jaka & Oleg The Usurper
-Fire Ant & Green Ant vs. Lance Steel & Jolly Roger
EXTREME RISING(www.extremerising.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in Pittsburgh, PA.
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/5 in New Orleans, LA.
SHIMMER has a show on Saturday 4/12 in Berwyn, IL.
SHIMMER has a show on Saturday 4/13 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/24 in Ybor City, FL:
-Rain vs. Ivelisse Velez - SHINE Title
-Jessicka Havok vs. Allysin Kay - No-DQ Match
-Angelina Love vs. Leah Von Dutch
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouth.proboards.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/8 in Clarksville, IN:
-Ian Rotten & Mitch Page vs. White America(Trik Davis & Adam Gooch)
-Hy-Zaya vs. Shane Mercer - Cage Match
-Danny Cannon vs. Christian Rose
-Mickie Knuckles vs. Jordynne Grace - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/24 in Berwyn, IL:
-Shane Hollister vs. Jimmy Jacobs - Heavyweight Title
-Michael Elgin & Ethan Page vs. Uhaa Nation & Ricochet - Tag Team Titles
-Matt Cage vs. A.C.H. - Heritage Title
-Davey Richards & Kyle O'Reilly vs. Marion Fontaine & Louis Lyndon
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 1/19 in Austin, TX:
-Evan Gelistico vs. Shawn Vexx - Heavyweight Title vs. Career - Cage Match
-Matthew Palmer vs. Darin Childs - Hardcore Title
-Masada vs. Scot Summers
-Ricky Starks vs. Davey Vega
-Paul London & Jack Jameson vs. Jojo Bravo & Angel Blue - Tag Team Titles
-Jessica James vs. Pierre Abernathy
-Su Yung vs. Barbi Hayden - Joshi Title
-Gary Jay vs. Bolt Brady - SLA Heavyweight Title
-A.C.H. vs. Jason Silver
-Barrett Brown vs. Carson
-Ricky Romida vs. Jeffery Gant - U-30 Title
-A Li'l Crazy(J.C. Bravo & Stan Summers) vs. Thomas Shire & Chris Trew vs. Scotty & Steve Santiago vs. Donny Brooks & Dylan Dunbar
-End Of Days(Sky DeLacrimosa & Killah Kash) vs. The Bad Boyz(Li'l Tony & Chavez Tuco)
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
E-mail any corrections to: patrickab7@yahoo.com
Monday, January 13, 2014
WWE Raw
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. Bray Wyatt & Daniel Bryan(w/ Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) by DQ when Harper & Rowan interfered; the Usos got away before too much damage could be done, then Bryan willingly let Bray hit him with the Sister Abigail as "punishment".
-John Cena d. Damien Sandow after the F-U.
-The Big Show d. Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter & Antonio Cesaro) with the chokeslam. Show PUNCHed out Zeb after the match.
-The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins) d. C.M. Punk & The New Age Outlaws(Road Dog & Billy Gunn); the Outlaws walked out on Punk late in the match, leaving him to be speared by Reigns for the pin. The Shield members laid out Punk with the triple-team spike powerbomb after the bell.
-Women's Champion A.J. Lee & Tamina Snuka d. The Funkadactyls(Naomi Night & Cameron Lynn) when A.J. pinned Cameron after the Shining Wizard. Emma Tayla was spotted dancing in the audience before the match. Naomi cleaned house on both Tamina and A.J. afterwards.
-First Hall Of Fame inductee for 2014: The Ultimate Warrior.
-Kofi Kingston d. WWE Champion Randy Orton(non-title) by countering a hanging DDT attempt into the SOS for the upset win...wait, WHAT?!? Orton snapped after the loss and attacked John Cena's father(who was sitting in the front row), leading to Cena running him off before checking on his dad.
-Tag Team Champions The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) d. Ryback & Curtis Axel when Cody pinned Axel after the Crossrhodes.
-Alberto Del Rio d. Rey Misterio Jr. with the cross-armbreaker.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. Bray Wyatt & Daniel Bryan(w/ Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) by escaping the cage, diving onto Harper & Rowan to reach the floor(Kane had locked the door). It looked like Bryan would take his medicine again...but then Bryan realized he had Bray to himself with Harper & Rowan locked outside the cage. After much teasing, Bryan FINALLY went to town on Wyatt and threw off the jumpsuit to reveal his traditional wrestling gear underneath. He took out Wyatt with the flying knee strike, then led the fans in the "YES~!" chant to end the show.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. Bray Wyatt & Daniel Bryan(w/ Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) by DQ when Harper & Rowan interfered; the Usos got away before too much damage could be done, then Bryan willingly let Bray hit him with the Sister Abigail as "punishment".
-John Cena d. Damien Sandow after the F-U.
-The Big Show d. Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter & Antonio Cesaro) with the chokeslam. Show PUNCHed out Zeb after the match.
-The Shield(U.S. Champion Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, & Seth Rollins) d. C.M. Punk & The New Age Outlaws(Road Dog & Billy Gunn); the Outlaws walked out on Punk late in the match, leaving him to be speared by Reigns for the pin. The Shield members laid out Punk with the triple-team spike powerbomb after the bell.
-Women's Champion A.J. Lee & Tamina Snuka d. The Funkadactyls(Naomi Night & Cameron Lynn) when A.J. pinned Cameron after the Shining Wizard. Emma Tayla was spotted dancing in the audience before the match. Naomi cleaned house on both Tamina and A.J. afterwards.
-First Hall Of Fame inductee for 2014: The Ultimate Warrior.
-Kofi Kingston d. WWE Champion Randy Orton(non-title) by countering a hanging DDT attempt into the SOS for the upset win...wait, WHAT?!? Orton snapped after the loss and attacked John Cena's father(who was sitting in the front row), leading to Cena running him off before checking on his dad.
-Tag Team Champions The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) d. Ryback & Curtis Axel when Cody pinned Axel after the Crossrhodes.
-Alberto Del Rio d. Rey Misterio Jr. with the cross-armbreaker.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. Bray Wyatt & Daniel Bryan(w/ Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) by escaping the cage, diving onto Harper & Rowan to reach the floor(Kane had locked the door). It looked like Bryan would take his medicine again...but then Bryan realized he had Bray to himself with Harper & Rowan locked outside the cage. After much teasing, Bryan FINALLY went to town on Wyatt and threw off the jumpsuit to reveal his traditional wrestling gear underneath. He took out Wyatt with the flying knee strike, then led the fans in the "YES~!" chant to end the show.
MMWA Special Comment
Now, as promised, a special comment about Saturday's Mid-Missouri Wrestling Allance show at the South Broadway Athletic Club in St. Louis, MO.
It was a packed house at the SBAC...the winter storm was a thing of the past as the snow had mostly melted and the temperatures were in the 40s. I imagine a lot of people were happy to get out of the house and do something for the weekend.
Your ring announcer was Ben Simon, your referees were Nick Ridenour(another ref name I forgot in previous comments!) and Jay King.
It's turning into a monthly tradition for Brandon Espinosa and Lynn Mephisto to start the show with a promo segment...along with the complaints about their respective title losses in December, they made fun of Jim Harris for being relegated to a seat in the audience. However...may I have your attention please, Ben Simon has just received a text message from the currently-anonymous MMWA Commissioner! Glad they didn't draw THAT out any longer than necessary...heh. The statement boiled down to "Quit holding up the show and get ready for your matches. Oh yeah, you're in the battle royal."
The big man who made his debut appearance in December made his in-ring debut...he was billed at around 350 lbs. but looks even bigger. Da'Marius Jones had a rough night, though he did get in SOME token offense. Barackus dropped him with a unique finisher(clawhold into a Sister Abigail-esque Flatliner) and the referee stopped the match on a knockout. This guy looks at his hand a lot...
The battle royal had only six participants; Espinosa and Mephisto were former Battle Royal Champions so Mephisto have a chance to regain the title he lost in December. The feud between Jr. Heavyweight Champion Andrew Wilder and Ace Hawkins continued as Hawkins eliminated Wilder, but Ace was dropped to the floor by Webmaster Stevie K shortly after that. Stevie was left alone with Espinosa and Mephisto, but a series of backfired double-teams led to the Webmaster eliminating Mephisto and Espy to retain his title. No Gary Jackson distraction this time around, thus no excuses for Mephisto. Stevie also earned a shot at Jimmy D's T.V. Title later in the night...double gold?
I can honestly say that was the best Moondog Rover-Jackson Whitechapel match of their recent series. MMWA had posted online that commentator(and recent Whitechapel associate) Sean Orleans had been suspended for a month due to a backstage "incident". Wonder if that will be the storyline explanation for Whitechapel's loss...he has lost some weight since the first time I saw him, but I think the "big man" status has officially been taken by Barackus now.
The tag match started with an immediate brawl so the ring introductions didn't take place...this ended up being important afterwards, notably. Wilder took the cheap way out of the match with a low blow for the DQ...which makes more sense if he's defending his title but not so much in a tag match. The anonymous commissioner had set it up so that the Wilder-Hawkins stipulation for February would be set by the winning team...so Wilder's move backfired on him. On a side note, Freddie Fury was an odd choice for Wilder's tag partner...they could use more heel junior heavyweights, I suspect.
Jimmy D has foregone the Red Sox jersey in favor of a Red Sox decal on the title belt itself...well played. Random finish to the match since D has a different opponent on the February show, but it set up a statement from the Commish later in the show(warning him to not pull that trick to retain his title again).
Dave Osborne was the face against Espinosa in December and he worked as a face against A.J. Williams here. South Broadway is notable for having separate face and heel entranceways on opposite sides of the building(though Gary Jackson still insists on using the heel door despite having been a solid face for a while :)). These guys seem to work well together; good underdog/powerhouse dynamic along the lines of Jojo-Elgin at SLA. Barackus screwed over Osborne once again as his presence distracted Osborne long enough for A.J. to hit the superkick for the win...then Barackus took him out with his finisher afterwards.
The main event was barely contained by the ring and that spillled over into the double countout finish. Barackus was officially revealed to be aligned with Espy and Mephisto; he attacked Espy at the December show, thus getting Osborne DQed and allowing Espy to retain the Heavyweight Title at the time.
They had hinted pretty heavily in December that Jim Harris would be the new Commissioner; Tim Miller stepped down from that post for unknown reasons. It's nice when foreshadowing actually pays off as opposed to a wrestling company swerving for the sake of TEH SWERVEZ~! Announcements: Barackus suspended for a month, Brian James vs. Brandon Espinosa next month, "something special" planned for Mephisto, and the aforementioned(in this commentary) warning to Jimmy D.
NWA Central States Championship Wrestling made its Missouri debut on Saturday in St. Robert. It looks like they drew a decent number of fans, so that's good for them. I don't know if Missouri licensing was any sort of issue, but a few names on the announced lineup didn't compete: Shane Fury, Chris Logan, Mitch Johnson, Marcello Spade, and Justa Mazing. The show had five matches with the main event turning into an impromptu tag bout. I keep up on their shows via NWA Affliction on YouTube when I don't get to an event.
At any rate, it was a fun doubleheader weekend. Shoutouts to some of those who tolerated my presence at the shows: Brian Kelley from Missouri Wrestling Revival, Drew Abbenhaus, Gary Weiss, Bill Adams, Luke Roberts, Chris Roedel. Officially met Geek Singh for the first time on Friday; had seen him a few times at Dynamo shows before that. There were plenty more and I have trouble keeping names and faces straight, so forgive me on that note...
Upcoming shows:
-Friday 1/17: WWE at Scottrade Center in St. Louis; also Wrestling Invades Alton(IL)
-Saturday 1/18: SICW in East Carondelet
-Saturday 2/1: Dynamo in Fenton(Stratford Inn)
-Saturday 2/8: MMWA in St. Louis
-Saturday 2/15: SICW in East Carondelet
-Tuesday 2/18: Dynamo in St. Louis(Off Broadway)
-Friday 2/28: SLA in Alton, IL
-Saturday 3/1: SLA in Alton, IL
As always: Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.
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