Saturday PWCS Results From Granite City, IL

-Brandon Espinosa(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters) d. Bolt Brady(Resurgence) after a jumping DDT (5:04).  Jovi claimed that he had lied about Jordan Lacey being on his team and Espinosa attacked Brady from behind to start the matchup.
-Dangerous Deveroux won a triple threat match with Ace Hawkins and Rocket Mapache when he pinned Mapache with an O'Connor Roll (7:35).
-Outtkast(Blacklist) won a handicap match against Pierre Abernathy & Alex Castle(Team Anarchy); Outtkast said that his partner Christian Rose had travel problems but he would face both opponents by himself.  Outtkast took advantage of a miscommunication to crucifix Castle for the flash pin (4:32).
-Gary Jay(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters) d. Steven Kennedy(Resurgence); Kennedy had the match won with the Assassination(Angel's Wings) but Jovi distracted the referee from making the pin count.  Kennedy chased Jovi around the ring and Gary caught Kennedy with an O'Connor Roll for the three-count (14:08).
-Mad Dog McDowell & Barackus d. Brady A. Dezire & J.J. Garrett; Barackus pinned Garrett after he and McDowell hit a double spinebuster (6:27).
-Mat Fitchett(Team Anarchy) d. Jojo Bravo(Blacklist) after the cradle piledriver (12:38).
-Dan Walsh(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters) d. Rocket Mapache(Resurgence) with the cobra clutch slam (6:15).  Steven Kennedy brought out Mapache as a last-minute replacement for Billy McNeil who had a family emergency.
-Makaze(Blacklist) d. Jeremy Wyatt(Team Anarchy) with a Northern Lights Perfectplex (19:59).  Wyatt offered a handshake after the match, but kicked Makaze in the midsection...that brought out Gary Jay and Dan Walsh to join in the attack on the masked man until Outtkast and Jojo Bravo ran them off.
-Final records for the night:  Ego Busters 3-0, Blacklist 2-1, Team Anarchy 1-2, Resurgence 0-3.

NXT + Smackdown

WWE NXT Takeover

-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, & S. William Regal. Ring announcer: Brandi Rhodes.
-Adam Rose(w/ Rosebuds) d. Donny Camacho with the Party Foul(snapmare driver) (5:09).
-Tyler Breeze has entered the building.
-The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) d. Kalisto & El Local to retain the NXT Tag Team Titles when Konnor pinned Local after the Fall Of Man(legsweep/flying European uppercut combo) (6:19).
-Tyler Breeze d. Sami Zayn. Breeze ducked an incoming corner boot, causing him to accidentally(?) hit Zayn in the groin with his head; Breeze followed up with the Beauty Shot(spinning heel kick) for the win to become the number-one contender to the NXT Title (16:09).
-Lana Perry & Alexander Rusev paid a visit...they were confronted by Mojo Rawley, but Rusev quickly overpowered him and locked him in the Accolade(camel clutch).
-WWE Women's Champion(and previous NXT Women's Champion) Paige Knight spoke to the fans before the tournament finals for the NXT Women's Title.
-Charlotte Flair(w/ Ric Flair) d. Natalya Neidhart(w/ Bret Hart) with the Bow Down To The Queen(low-altitude somersault Cutter) to win the tournament for the vacant NXT Women's Title (16:52). Mutual respect was shown all around after the match.
-"The Man That Gravity Forgot" Adrian Neville d. Tyson Kidd with the Red Arrow(corkscrew shooting star press) to retain the NXT Title (20:56). Neville offered a handshake after the match but Kidd blew him off.

WWE Smackdown

-Commentators: Michael Cole & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Antonio Cesaro(w/ Paul Heyman) d. Kofi Kingston after stopping a cross-body off the top rope with a European uppercut. Cesaro hit Kofi with the Neutralizer after the bell.
-Women's Champion Paige Knight d. Tamina Snuka(non-title) with the P.T.O.(Paige's Tap-Out, new name for the scorpion crosslock); Alicia Fox came out to ringside and pranced around, even posing with the title belt for a while.
-Bo Dallas d. Xavier Woods with the turnbuckle-walk Bo-dog.
-El Torito(w/ Los Matadores) d. Jinder Mahal(w/ Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, & Hornswoggle) after a moonsault.
-U.S. Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Intercontinental Champion Wade "Bad News" Barrett(non-title) via Brogue Kick; Paul Heyman did commentary.
-Big E Langston d. Titus O'Neil with the Big Ending; Alexander Rusev & Lana Perry trashed Big E before the match and watched from the entranceway.
-Adam Rose(w/ Rosebuds) d. Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter) with a folding press; Raphael King and Devyn Nicole were among the Rosebuds(as they were on Raw).
-Bray Wyatt(w/ Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) d. Jimmy Uso(w/ Jey Uso) in a last-man-standing match after a Sister Abigail on the floor.

Show results

Thursday IWA-MS results from Clarksville, IN:

-Johnny Rotten Sixx d. Jacob Black.
-Gary Jay d. Moose.
-Alexandre Rudolph won a four-corner match with Bolt Brady, Daniel Eads, and The Dark Mon.
-Hy-Zaya d. Shane Mercer.
-Derek Neal d. Mitch Page in a first-blood match.
-Michael Elgin d. Davey Richards.
-Heidi Lovelace d. Jordynne Grace.
-B.J. Whitmer d. Tripp Cassidy.
-Reed Bentley d. Jonathan Gresham.
-Ian Rotten fought John Wayne Murdoch to a no-contest in a thumbtack death match.

Saturday AAW results from Pontiac, IL:

-Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) d. Shane Sabre & Rock Steady.
-The L.O.S.E.R.S.(Moondog Bernard & Sea Man) d. The Alpha Class(Danny Adams & Paco Gonzales).
-Marek Brave d. Knight Wagner.
-Davey Vega won a triple threat match with Bucky Collins and Nick Brubaker.
-Tweek Phoenix d. Tony Rican in a street fight.
-Heidi Lovelace d. "Miss Natural" Heather Patera.
-Ethan Page d. Louis Lyndon.
-Heavyweight Champion Shane Hollister & Josh Alexander d. Michael Elgin & A.C.H.

Saturday WLW results from Troy, MO:

-Kyle Roberts d. Tag Team Champion David DeLorean by DQ.
-Raphael King d. Dustin Bozworth.
-Devyn Nicole d. Stacey O'Brien to retain the Women's Title.
-Superstar Steve Fender won a triple threat match with Mark Sterling and John E. Rock.
-The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & David DeLorean) d. Jamell Harris & Kyle Roberts to retain the Tag Team Titles.

Midweek wrestling

TNA XPlosion

-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Jeremy Borash.
-X-Division Champion Seiya Senada d. Tigre Uno(non-title) with a bridging O'Connor Roll (5:26 aired).

TNA Impact

-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Montel Vontavious Porter, Bobby Lashley, & Kenny King d. Austin Aries & Tag Team Champions The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards). Lashley speared Davey(whose ribs are injured from Lashley spearing him off the stage and through a table last week), setting him up for M.V.P.'s Drive-By kick for the win.
-Bram Cameron(w/ Brutus Magnus) d. Tigre Uno after an elevated DDT.
-Phil Gunner & Ken Anderson d. The Bro Mans(Robbie Eckos & Jessie Godderz)(w/ D.J. Shiima Xion); Anderson hit Robbie E with the Mic Check and Gunner got the pin after a swandive headbutt. The Menagerie came out after the match, freaking out the Bro Mans...
-The Beautiful People(Women's Champion Angelina Love & Velvet Sky) d. Gail Kim & Brittany Garrett; Velvet pinned Brittany after Angelina hit Brittany with the Botox Injection(pump kick) behind the referee's back. Afterwards, Brittany freaked out on Madison Rayne for not wanting to team with her...
-Heavyweight Champion Eric Young vs. Bully Ray(non-title) ended in a no-contest; they were ordered to face each other by Dixie Carter. Ethan Carter III was the special guest referee, Kenny King was the ring announcer, Bobby Lashley was the ringside enforcer, and M.V.P. was the timekeeper. Young and Ray tried to have a sportsmanlike match, but the outside factors kept getting involved and Ray finally got sick of it, booting EC3 in the face. M.V.P. and company rushed the ring to beat down Young and Ray, but Samoa Joe returned to help Young and Ray clear the ring.

WWE Main Event

-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Byron Saxton.
-Curtis Axel(w/ Ryback) d. Cody Rhodes(w/ Goldust). Ryback took out Goldust on the floor and Cody knocked Ryback off the apron with a Beautiful Disaster kick, but Axel clipped Cody's knee and rolled him up with a handful of tights (4:23).
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings d. Damien Sandow(dressed as rapper "D-Sizzle") with the Lie Detector(Paydirt) (2:33).
-Natalya Neidhart d. Brie Bella(w/ Nikki Bella) by countering a half-crab into the Sharpshooter for the tapout (3:33).
-The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan)(w/ Bray Wyatt) d. Tag Team Champions Jimmy & Jey Uso(non-title) when Harper pinned Jimmy after the discus lariat (9:12 aired). Harper & Rowan beat down Jey and then Bray dropped Jimmy with the Sister Abigail on the floor.

Dynamo Special Comment

Now, as promised, a special comment about Tuesday night's Dynamo Pro Wrestling show at Off Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri.

The most recent Dynamo show in Glen Carbon really shook things up; the Heavyweight Title changed hands and the Tag Team Titles were held up. Only two matches were announced for this show. The event flyer had pictures of Dan Walsh and Kevin X(who weren't there) as well as Jake Dirden, Ace Hawkins, Brandon Gallagher, and Lucy Mendez(who didn't wrestle but was in Ricky Cruz's corner).

Note from WWE Raw: Reportedly Raphael King and Devyn Nicole were among the Rosebuds(along with NXT's Simon Gotch)...cool that they got a spot on the big show.

Your ring announcer was Chris Roedel(with Ben Simon & Luke Roberts handling extra announcements), your referee was Patrick Hook, your sponsors were Stag Beer and Strange Donuts. Butterfinger-flavored doughnuts? You have my attention...

Brandon Aarons vs. Ace Hawkins(w/ Brandon Espinosa): Minor backstory in this one as Aarons & Espinosa were once tag partners and fought each other at the last Stratford Inn show. I wonder about the political aspects of Espinosa and Hawkins working multiple groups, especially in this case since Dynamo's Off Broadway shows are close to MMWA's home base at South Broadway. Obviously they're in different spots on the card in each group, but that's the case for a lot of people who work for multiple promotions. Espy had some minor interference spots, but Aarons finally kicked him away and got the win in 7:37 with a TKO-to-the-knee/close-range superkick combo. Aarons seems to have bulked up in recent months.

Mark Bland and Travis Cook had yet another verbal confrontation. I'm not aware of Travis' full wrestling history, so I can't confirm his statement that his proteges have never lost in best-of-three-falls matchups...I haven't seen it happen or heard of it happening, at any rate. While Cook does embellish the truth every once in a while, I'll take him at his word on this one.

Rocket Mapache vs. Brandon Espinosa: Hawkins was absent from ringside, something that troubled Espinosa greatly. Mapache tried to psyche out Espy with his unorthodox style...it seemed to work as Espinosa demanded that his opponent be tested for rabies. This prompted a "Rabies" chant from the fans...that's probably a first. The second half of the match was mostly a bearhug by Espinosa, something I don't normally see him use. Finish saw SHENANIGANS~! as Espy rolled through a cross-body off the top rope and hold the tights for the win in 10:07.

Everett Connors vs. "The Alternative" Brandon Gallagher: Gallagher took credit for Dan Walsh's absence and said Gary Jackson didn't want to face him again, so he issued an open challenge and Connors came out as his opponent. Gallagher was about to make short work of him when "Dirdey" Jake Dirden hit the ring...Gallagher threw Connors into Dirden, provoking Dirden's wrath and seemingly kickstarting an impromptu handicap match.

"Dirdey" Jake Dirden vs. "The Alternative" Brandon Gallagher & Everett Connors: Dirden was in a bad mood due to his title loss and wanted to beat SOMEBODY up on this night. The match alternated between Gallagher grudgingly working together with connors and Gallagher blatantly throwing Connors into the line of fire. Gallagher finally took a walk and left Connors to be throttled to the mat and pinned...no match time was announced as it wasn't clear that this was an official bout. Did think Connors was up fairly quickly after taking Gallagher's finisher(which is essentially a modified BACKDROP DRIVER), but that's hardly exclusive to one person on the independent scene or even the wrestling world as a whole. (Side note: If Gallagher did his finisher off the top rope, would it be the Champagne Supernova In The Sky? *runs*)

The Bumrush Brothers(Shorty Biggs & Outtkast) vs. The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & David DeLorean)(w/ Travis Cook) for the held-up Tag Team Titles: The show had fewer matches than usual, which seems to be par for the course on these Tuesday night events...on top of that, the Tag Title match got a lot of time due to the stipulation. Travis had no time for his usual introductions as the teams started fighting right away. The match went fifteen minutes before the first fall, after which the final two falls took place in less than five minutes. Pin combos were exchanged before Shorty small-packaged DeLorean at 15:10 for the first fall. The second fall happened about a minute afterwards as Travis got involved and DeLorean rolled up Shory with the tights to even it up. Mark Bland ejected Travis from ringside but he re-entered through the entrance door as Bland and the security guys were watching the aisleway. That allowed him to sneak in a chain and Magnuson KOed Outtkast for the final win at 19:26...the Warriors are now two-time Dynamo Tag Champs while still holding the WLW Tag Titles.

"The King Of Chaos" Ricky Cruz(w/ Lucy Mendez) vs. "The American Viking" Alexandre Rudolph for the Heavyweight Title: Rudolph has made himself the poster boy for the Off Broadway sponsors; he entered wearing a Stag cap and even paused during the match to try out some Strange Donuts. Fox 2 News' April Simpson was in the house for the second straight Off Broadway show; she was covering the event along with former GCW commentator "The Grand Poobah" Brian Ledford. April teased a confrontation with Lucy after Lucy interfered a few times; is there a potential storyline in the works? Rudolph made a late comeback, but Lucy grabbed his foot as he climbed the turnbuckles. That allowed Cruz to hit a hanging neckbreaker(a variation of his usual swinging fisherman buster finisher) for the win in 9:39(?). Dirden stormed the ring, but Cruz threw Lucy in front of him so he could make his escape. Dirden and Rudolph held the high ground to end the show on a semi-high note...lot of heel wins on this night.

This seemed like a lower-key show than the previous one(due to the lack of a slam-bang hardcore match)...it may not have helped that the Cardinals were playing a home game against the Yankees last night. Ah well...

Saturday has the debut show for Pro Wrestling Championship Series in Granite City at the Tri-City YMCA(not The River's Edge) as well as WLW's first show at their new home base in Troy, Missouri...so two choices in the general St. Louis area. June looks to be a full month for wrestling shows...I'll do my best to keep you posted.

Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.

Tuesday Dynamo Pro Wrestling Results From St. Louis, MO(Off Broadway) + This Week In Wrestling

-Brandon Aarons d. Ace Hawkins(w/ Brandon Espinosa) after a TKO onto the knee followed by a close-range superkick (7:37).
-Executive Director Mark Bland hyped the show and got into a confrontation with Travis Cook...Travis claimed that none of his proteges had ever lost a best-of-three-falls match.
-Brandon Espinosa d. Rocket Mapache by rolling through a cross-body off the top rope and holding the tights (10:07).
-Everett Connors vs. "The Alternative" Brandon Gallagher ended in a no-contest; Gallagher hit the Champagne Supernova(cradle backdrop driver) early in the match but "Dirdey" Jake Dirden hit the ring and it turned into an impromptu handicap bout.
-"Dirdey" Jake Dirden d. "The Alternative Brandon Gallagher & Everett Connors in a handicap match; Gallagher kept throwing Connors into Dirden, causing the rookie to take the lion's share of the abuse. Gallagher finally walked away from the match, leaving Connors to be throttled to the mat and pinned by Dirden (no match time announced).
-The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & David DeLorean)(w/ Travis Cook) d. The Bumrush Brothers(Shorty Biggs & Outtkast) in a best-of-three-falls match to win the held-up Tag Team Titles. The Bumrush Brothers won the first fall when Shorty small-packaged DeLorean at the 15:10 mark. Shortly after that, Travis interfered with a double suplex attempt by the BRBs on Magnuson, allowing DeLorean to roll up Shorty with a handful of tights (no fall time announced). Bland ejected Travis from ringside and had security stationed in the aisleway as the match broke down into a brawl...but Travis snuck back in the building through the front door and threw a chain in to Magnuson. Magnuson knocked out Outtkast with the chain and got the final fall in 19:26, making the Black Hand Warriors two-time Dynamo Tag Team Champions!
-Ricky Cruz(w/ Lucy Mendez) d. "The American Viking" Alexandre Rudolph to retain the Heavyweight Title. Fox 2 News' April Simpson made her way to ringside after Lucy interfered in the matchup, attempting to even the odds. However, Lucy grabbed Rudolph's foot as he climbed to the top rope...the distraction allowed Cruz to hit a hanging neckbreaker for the win (9:39). Jake Dirden hit the ring after the bell and fought with Cruz, but Cruz escaped from the ring before any major damage was done...

-----

WWE(www.wwe.com)

Main Event this week has:
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan)
-Cody Rhodes vs. Curtis Axel
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings vs. Damien Sandow
-Natalya Neidhart vs. Brie Bella

NXT this week has:
-Adrian Neville vs. Tyson Kidd - NXT Title
-Sami Zayn vs. Tyler Breeze
-Natalya Neidhart vs. Charlotte Flair - NXT Women's Title Tournament Finals
-The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) vs. Kalisto & El Local - NXT Tag Team Titles
-Adam Rose vs. Donny Camacho

Superstars this week has:
-Big E Langston vs. Titus O'Neil
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings & Xavier Woods vs. Ryback & Curtis Axel

Smackdown this Friday has:
-Jimmy Uso vs. Bray Wyatt - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Wade "Bad News" Barrett vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy
-Kofi Kingston vs. Antonio Cesaro
-Big E Langston vs. Titus O'Neil
-Adam Rose vs. Jack Swagger
-Xavier Woods vs. Bo Dallas
-Paige Knight vs. Tamina Snuka
-El Torito vs. Jinder Mahal

Payback is on Sunday 6/1:
-The Shield(Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, & Seth Rollins) vs. Evolution(Triple H, Randy Orton, & Batista) - No-Holds-Barred Elimination Tag Match
-John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Wade "Bad News" Barrett vs. Rob Van Dam - Intercontinental Title
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Antonio Cesaro - U.S. Title
-Paige Knight vs. Alicia Fox - Women's Title
-El Torito vs. Hornswoggle - Mask vs. Hair Match

TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)

Upcoming episodes of XPlosion have:
-The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) vs. Seiya Senada & Tigre Uno - Tag Team Titles
-Seiya Senada vs. Tigre Uno
-Mike Knux & Crazzy Steve vs. Jessie Godderz & D.J. Shiima Xion
-Angelina Love vs. Brittany Garrett

Impact on Thursday has:
-Eric Young vs. Bully Ray
-Austin Aries & The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) vs. Montel Vontavious Porter, Bobby Lashley, & Kenny King
-Phil Gunner & Ken Anderson vs. The Bro Mans(Robbie Eckos & Jessie Godderz)
-Gail Kim & Brittany Garrett vs. The Beautiful People(Angelina Love & Velvet Sky)
-Tigre Uno vs. Bram Cameron

Slammiversary on Sunday 6/15 has:
-Eric Young vs. Montel Vontavious Porter - Heavyweight Title
-Bully Ray vs. Ethan Carter III

RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)

ROH TV this week has:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Michael Bennett
-Jay Lethal vs. Tommaso Ciampa vs. Matt Taven - T.V. Title
-A.C.H. vs. Roderick Strong

Next show is Friday 6/6 in Carbondale, IL:
-Adam Cole vs. ? - Heavyweight Title
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. A.C.H. vs. Silas Young vs. Caprice Coleman vs. Matt Taven vs. Cedric Alexander - Winner Faces Cole Later In The Night
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) vs. B.J. Whitmer & Tadarius Thomas
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Michael Bennett
-Michael Elgin vs. Jimmy Jacobs
-The Romantic Touch vs. Bobby Fish
-Appearing: Jay Lethal, Ethan Page, Scarlett Bordeaux

ROH has a show on Saturday 6/7 in Collinsville, IL:
-Adam Cole vs. Tommaso Ciampa - Heavyweight Title
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) - Tag Team Titles
-Michael Elgin vs. Michael Bennett
-Jay Lethal vs. The Romantic Touch
-A.C.H. vs. Silas Young
-Caprice Coleman vs. B.J. Whitmer
-Appearing: Jimmy Jacobs, Matt Taven, Ethan Page, Scarlett Bordeaux

GLOBAL FORCE WRESTLING(www.globalforcewrestling.com)

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

-----

ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 7/25 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs Mat Fitchett - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-The Young Bucks vs. The Hooligans
-Jojo Bravo vs. Michael Elgin
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Danny Cannon

DPW(www.saintlouiswrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/14 in Fenton, MO(Stratford Inn).

DPW has a show on Saturday 6/28 in Glen Carbon, IL.

HVW-STROKE AIN'T NO JOKE

The benefit show is on Saturday 7/12 in Glen Carbon, IL.

SICW(www.saintlouiswrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/21 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Appearing: Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Ted DiBiase

MMWA(www.mmwastl.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/14 in St. Louis, MO(South Broadway):
-Jackson Whitechapel & Sean Orleans vs. Da'Marius Jones & ? - Tag Team Titles

MPW(www.metrowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/14 in Kansas City, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Ace Steel - Heavyweight Title
-Derek Stone vs. Stevie Richards
-A.C.H. vs. Mark Sterling - Central States Title
-The Kobra Kai Dojo(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. The Commission(Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy) - Tag Team Titles
-Mike Sydal vs. Bradley Charles
-Tyler Cook vs. Dan Walsh
-The Hooligans vs. Jake & Ryan King
-The Viking Warrior vs. The Hoodlum
-Appearing: Gary Jay, Lucy Mendez, "The Iceman" Howard Moritz

3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 6/6 in Des Moines, IA:
-Tony Sly vs. Devin Carter - Heavyweight Title
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. Zach Thompson - Pure Wrestling Title
-Sexy & Smooth(Ryan Slade & A.J. Smooth) vs. The Rage Brigade(Nate Redwing & Devin Thomas) - Tag Team Titles
-Jon West vs. Mad Dog McDowell
-Aaron Masterson vs. Hype Gotti
-Gauntlet Match
-Inked Aggression(Abu Colossus & Levi McDaniel) vs. J.T. Garrett & J.D. Riggs

WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)

Next show is Saturday 5/31 in Troy, MO.

WLW has a show on Saturday 6/14 in Green Ridge, MO:
-Leland Race vs. Superstar Steve Fender - Heavyweight Title
-Dustin Bozworth vs. Raphael King
-Devyn Nicole vs. Stacey O'Brien - Women's Title

WLW has a show on Saturday 6/28 in Troy, MO.

PWCS(www.facebook.com/pwcswrestling)

Next show is Saturday 5/31 in Granite City, IL:
-Makaze(Blacklist) vs. Jeremy Wyatt(Team Anarchy)
-Mat Fitchett(Team Anarchy) vs. Jojo Bravo(Blacklist)
-Steven Kennedy(Resurgence) vs. Gary Jay(Egobusters)
-Billy McNeil(Resurgence) vs. Dan Walsh(Egobusters)
-Bolt Brady(Resurgence) vs. Jordan Lacey(Egobusters)
-Outtkast & Christian Rose(Blacklist) vs. Alex Castle & Pierre Abernathy(Team Anarchy)
-J.J. Garrett & Brady A. Dezire vs. Mad Dog McDowell & Barackus
-Rocket Mapache vs. Ace Hawkins vs. Dangerous Deveroux

CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/21 in Fort Leonard Wood, MO:
-Elvis Aliaga vs. Bradley Charles vs. Jack Gamble vs. Michael Magnuson - Gauntlet Match For Held-Up NWA Missouri Title
-Mitch Johnson vs. "The Mad Hatter" Damon Buchanan - NWA Affliction Title
-Evan "Money" Morris vs. David DeLorean - NWA Illinois Title

WRESTLING INVADES ALTON(no website)

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

-----

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

Next show is Friday 8/8 in Ybor City, FL.

DGUSA has a show on Saturday 8/9 in Orlando, FL.

ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)

Next show is Saturday 6/14 in Cornelia, GA.

PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)

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

CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)

Next shows are Saturday 6/21(afternoon/late afternoon/evening tripleheader) in Chicago, IL.

CHIKARA has a show on Sunday 6/22 in Detroit, MI.

WRESTLING IS FUN(www.wrestlingisfun.org)

Next show is Saturday 6/28 in Reading, PA.

HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)

Next show is Friday 6/6 in Poughkeepsie, NY:
-Tommy Dreamer & Abyss vs. Team 3-D(Bully Ray & Brother Devon)
-A.J. Styles vs. Chris Hero
-Outlaw Inc.(Eddie Kingston & Homicide) vs. Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
-Tony Nese vs. Alex Reynolds vs. Petey Williams
-Kevin Steen vs. Adam Pearce
-Hale Collins vs. C.W. Anderson

House Of Hardcore has a show on Saturday 6/7 in Philadelphia, PA:
-A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Steen
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Abyss - Monster's Ball Match
-Team 3-D(Bully Ray & Brother Devon) vs. Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
-Chris Hero vs. Adam Pearce
-Drew Gulak vs. Tony Nese vs. Petey Williams

House Of Hardcore has a show on Saturday 6/14 in Valley Center, CA:
-The Young Bucks vs. Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
-Lance Storm vs. Michael Bennett
-Appearing: Rowdy Roddy Piper

SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)

Next shows are Saturday 10/18 and Sunday 10/19 in Berwyn, IL.

SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)

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

IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)

Awaiting results from Sunday 5/18 in Clarksville, IN.

Next show is Thursday 5/29 in Clarksville, IN:
-Mitch Page vs. Derek Neal - First-Blood Match
-Ian Rotten vs. John Wayne Murdoch - Thumbtack Madness Match
-Hy-Zaya vs. Shane Mercer - Heavyweight Title Tournament Semifinal
-Gary Jay vs. Stitch Cypher
-Heidi Lovelace vs. Jordynne Grace

AAW(www.aawrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 5/31 in Pontiac, IL:
-Michael Elgin & A.C.H. vs. Shane Hollister & Josh Alexander
-Marek Brave vs. Knight Wagner
-Heidi Lovelace vs. "Miss Natural" Heather Patera
-Tony Rican vs. Tweek Phoenix - Street Fight

ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)

Next show is Sunday 6/29 in Austin, TX featuring the Queen Of Queens Tournament:
-Tournament Participants: Su Yung, Athena, Jessica James, Jenny Rose, Candice LeRae, Angelus Layne

Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/

Leave a comment or e-mail: patrickab7@yahoo.com

WWE Raw

-Commentators: Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Chief Operating Officer Triple H and Stephanie McMahon-Helmesly fired General Manager Brad Maddox for allowing Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose to be guest commentars for last week's Seth Rollins-Batista match. They brought out Kane to chokeslam and Tombstone Maddox...and Stephanie fired Maddox after that.
-Antonio Cesaro(w/ Paul Heyman) d. Rob Van Dam via German suplex; Intercontinental Champion Wade "Bad News" Barrett did commentary and RVD kicked him when he tried to interfere, leading to the finish. U.S. Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy ran in to level Cesaro with a Brogue Kick after the match.
-Eva Marie(w/ Nikki Bella) d. Summer Rae; Johnny Fandango & Layla El made a big entrance to dance and make out, leading to Eva rolling up Summer for the pin.
-El Torito(w/ Los Matadores) d. Drew McIntyre(w/ Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal, & Hornswoggle); Fernando & Diego distracted Drew from a superplex attempt, leading to Torito knocking Drew off the turnbuckles and pinning him. The members of the 3-Man Band surrounded Torito in the ring and Hornswoggle hit Torito from behind, then ripped the tail off his costume.
-Bray Wyatt and his family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) called out Jerry Lawler for "spreading propaganda" for John Cena...they even laid out JBL when he tried to intervene. John Cena ran in for the save but was held off by Harper & Rowan...finally Tag Team Champions Jimmy & Jey Uso hit the ring to even the odds and they cleared the ring of the Wyatts.
-Alexander Rusev(w/ Lana Perry) d. Zack Ryder with the Accolade(camel clutch). Big E Langston made the save when Rusev didn't release the hold right away.
-Randy Orton & Batista d. The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust) in a no-holds-barred elimination match(though the stipulation wasn't announced until after the first elimination). Orton countered Cody's Beautiful Disaster kick with a mid-air RKO, then delivered a second RKO before pinning him. That left Goldust alone against the two members of Evolution; he took a spear from Batista, an RKO, and finally a Demon Bomb before Batista pinned him.
-Bo Dallas d. Sin Cara after the turnbuckle-walk Bo-dog.
-Injured WWE Champion Daniel Bryan refused to hand over the title belts to Stephanie McMahon...Stephanie brought up how Brie shoved her a few weeks ago and said that Bryan can either hand over the title belts at Payback or Brie will be fired.
-Emma Tayla d. Alicia Fox via rollup after Alicia missed a corner boot. Alicia beat down Emma afterwards.
-Adam Rose(w/ Rosebuds) d. Damien Sandow with the Party Foul(snapmare driver); Jack Swagger & Zeb Colter tried to distract Rose by attacking one of his partiers, but he still got the win. Swagger attacked Rose after the match, but Rose turned it around with a spinebuster and got the better of that fight.
-U.S. Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Alberto Del Rio(non-title) with the Brogue Kick. Paul Heyman did a sarcastic ring announcement of the winner, setting up Sheamus to be attacked from behind by Cesaro. Cesaro finished off the assault with the Neutralizer.
-The show ended with the Shield-Evolution contract signing for Payback. It turned into a brawl and Triple H brought the sledgehammer into the fight, allowing Evolution to get the upper hand. They gave Roman Reigns their own triple-team spike powerbomb through the broadcast table to end the show.

Anarchy Wrestling TV #434

-Commentators: Bret Wolverton & Jeremy Vain.
-The Urban Assault Squad(Shadow Jackson & Nemesis) d. Alex Avgerinos & Lars Manderson when Nemesis pinned Avgerinos after a lariat/clip combo (joined in progress; 5:08 aired).
-The Vandal d. "The Italian-American Bad Boy" Tommy Penirelli; T.V. Champion C.B. Suave did commentary. Suave rang the bell when Penirelli had Vandal in the anklelock, distracting Penirelli long enough for Vandal to hit the Zigzag for the win (4:34 aired).
-"Wild" Billy Buck d. "The Modern Classic" B.J. Hancock(w/ Miss Rachael) by DQ when Hancock hit Buck with one of Rachael's shoes (6:54). Hancock piledrove Buck on the ring steps after the match; Stryknyn ran out to brawl with Hancock as Buck was stretchered away from the ringside area. B.J. bailed out of the ring before Stryknyn could hit the spear; Stryknyn challenged Hancock to a match at the next show.
-Corey Hollis d. Steven "The Fever" Walters; J.T. Talent did commentary for the match. The match went to the initial fifteen-minute time limit and lasted through the first five-minute overtime; Hollis won in the second overtime after the second elevated DDT of the match (15:00 + 5:00 +2:55?...the show faded out as Hollis was going for the pin). This was billed as Walters' final Anarchy match before reporting to WWE/NXT; many of the other wrestlers watched the match from ringside.

Weekend wrestling

ROH TV

-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Steve Corino.
-"The Last Real Man" Silas Young" d. "All Ego" Ethan Page after a belly-to-back backbreaker/lariat combo.
-Caprice Coleman d. Tadarius Thomas(w/ Jimmy Jacobs & Adam Page) with a top-rope Rough Ryder.
-Jay Lethal(w/ Truth Martini) d. Cheeseburger(w/ Brutal Bob Evans) via Lethal Injection(rope-handspring Cutter) to retain the T.V. Title. Matt Taven and Tommaso Ciampa went after Lethal after the match, setting up a triple threat title match for next week.
-"Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen & Cliff Compton d. Outlaw Inc.(Eddie Kingston & Homicide) in a street fight when Steen pinned Kingston after an F-Cinq onto a ladder.

SICW Wrestling Explosion

-Commentator: Larry Matysik.
-"The Don Mega" Shorty Biggs fought Matt Cage to a ten-minute time-limit draw.
-Big Jim Hoffarth fought Frankie "The Thumper" Wyatt to a double DQ when referee Jay King was caught in the middle as the two collided in mid-ring.
-Flashback to August 1981: Kerry Von Erich fought Ken Patera to a time-limit draw.

Superstars + Smackdown

WWE Superstars

-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Byron Saxton.
-The Big Show d. Titus O'Neil after the chokeslam (4:32).
-Jack Swagger(w/ Zeb Colter) d. Cody Rhodes(w/ Goldust) with the Patriot Lock(anklelock) (8:50 aired).

WWE Smackdown

-Commentators: Michael Cole & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-The show started with an appearance by Hulk Hogan(w/ Jimmy Hart)...they plugged the WWE Network show "Legends' House" which features Hart.
-Batista d. Dolph Ziggler in a no-DQ match; Ziggler missed a Fameasser off the ring apron and landed badly on the ring steps, leading to Batista getting the win in the ring with a spear.
-The Funkadactyls(Naomi Night & Cameron Lynn) d. Nikki Bella & Eva Marie; Summer Rae was the special guest referee and fast-counted Cameron's small package pin on Eva because WATCH TOTAL DIVAS SUNDAY NIGHTS ON E!
-Bo Dallas d. Sin Cara after a turnbuckle-walk bulldog.
-U.S. Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Alberto Del Rio by DQ(non-title); Antonio Cesaro & Paul Heyman were on commentary. Cesaro left the broadcast table and Sheamus kicked him away, but Cesaro pulled Sheamus out of the ring and rammed him into the ring steps(causing the disqualification). Cesaro dropped him on the floor with the Neutralizer after that.
-Tag Team Champions Jimmy & Jey Uso(w/ John Cena) d. The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan)(w/ Bray Wyatt) by DQ(non-title); Jey went to the top rope to finish off Rowan, but Bray pushed him down to the mat in front of the referee. Cena entered the ring to hit the F-U on Rowan, then had a staredown with Wyatt to end the show.

Show results

Thursday IWA-MS results from Clarksville, IN:

-Mitch Page won a reverse battle royal.
-Frank Wyatt & Alex Castle d. Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell.
-Jojo Bravo d. Cash Flo.
-Angelus Layne won a four-corner match with Randi West, Heidi Lovelace, and Thunderkitty.
-Ian Rotten d. Joseph Schwartz in a Taipei Barbed-Wire Bat Death Match.
-Shane Mercer d. Michael Elgin.
-White America(Tripp Cassidy & Josh Crane) d. The Hooligans.
-Kongo Kong d. B.J. Whitmer.
-Hy-Zaya d. Reed Bentley in a no-countout-no-DQ match.

Friday SHINE results from Ybor City, FL:

-Solo Darling d. Luscious Latasha.
-Nevaeh d. Justine Silver.
-Leah Von Dutch d. Taeler Hendrix.
-La Rosa Negra d. Niya Barela.
-Amazing Kong d. Athena.
-Serena Deeb, Su Yung, Made In Sin(Allysin Kay & Taylor Made), & April Hunter d. SHINE Champion Ivelisse Velez, SHINE Tag Team Champions The Lucha Sisters(Mia Yim & Leva Bates), Jessicka Havok, & Tracy Taylor in an elimination tag match. Eliminations: Made pinned Leva, Yung eliminated Tracy, Havok and Kay fought to a double countout, Ivelisse pinned Hunter, Yim pinned Yung, Deeb pinned Iveisse, and Deeb pinned Yim for the win.

Friday PWG results from Reseda, CA:

-Roderick Strong d. Brian Cage.
-Rich Swann d. A.R. Fox.
-The World's Cutest Tag Team(Joey Ryan & Candice LeRae) d. The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor).
-Rocky Romero d. Alex Koslov.
-Ricochet d. A.C.H.
-Kevin Steen & Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) d. Johnny Gargano, Cedric Alexander, & Trevor Lee.
-Kyle O'Reilly d. Adam Cole in a submission-or-knockout match to win the Heavyweight Title.

Saturday WIF results from Easton, PA featuring the Tag World Grand Prix:

-The Devastation Corporation(Max Smashmaster & Blaster McMassive) d. The Osirian Portal(Amasis & Ophidian).
-The Throwbacks("Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti & Dasher Hatfield) d. Knight Eye 4 The Pirate Guy(Lance Steel & Jolly Roger).
-Eric Corvis d. Oleg The Usurper.
-Flex Rumblecrunch d. Leech Landa.
-Jaka d. Shynron.
-The Submission Squad(Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy) d. Los Ice Creams(El Hijo Del Ice Cream & Ice Cream Jr.).
-Joe Pittman d. Gary Jay.
-The Throwbacks d. The Devastation Corporation to win the Tag World Grand Prix.

Saturday Anarchy Wrestling results from Cornelia, GA:

-Todd Sexton & Bobby Moore d. Los Laredos to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Ace Rockwell d. The Vandal.
-Shaun Tempers d. Kevin Blue to retain the Young Lions' Title.
-Stryknyn d. B.J. Hancock in a no-DQ match.
-Mike Posey d. Wade Adams in a ladder match to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Alex Avgerinos d. Jeremy Foster.
-Slim J d. Iceberg by DQ.
-Tommy Penirelli d. T.V. Champion C.B. Suave by DQ.
-The Urban Assault Squad(Shadow Jackson & Nemesis) fought The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams) to a no-contest.

Sunday CHIKARA results from Easton, PA:

-Das Bruderschaft Des Kreuzes(Ares, Tursas, & Nokken) d. The Spectral Envoy(Ultramantis Black, Hallowicked, & Frightmare).
-Ashley Remmington d. Chuck Taylor.
-The Batiri(Kodama, Kobald, & Obariyon) d. Sinn Bodhi & The Odditorium(Oliver Grimsley & Qefka The Quiet) by DQ.
-Juan Francisco De Coronado d. Jervis Cottonbelly.
-The Throwbacks("Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti & Dasher Hatfield) won a four-way dance with The Pieces Of Hate(Jigsaw & The Shard), GEKIDO(17 & deviANT), and 3.0(Shane Matthews & Scott Parker).
-Jimmy Jacobs d. Archibald Peck.
-The Colony Xtreme Force(Missile Assault Ant, Orbit Adventure Ant, & Arctic Rescue Ant) d. The Colony(Fire Ant, Green Ant, & Worker Ant II).
-Icarus d. Eddie Kingston to win the Grand Championship.

Other shows:
-Tuesday DPW in St. Louis, MO(Off Broadway)

Midweek wrestling

TNA XPlosion

-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Jeremy Borash.
-Madison Rayne d. Velvet Sky with a victory roll from the mat (6:36 aired).

WWE NXT

-Commentators: Rich Brennan, Alex Riley, & Renee Young. Ring announcer: Eden Rhodes.
-Big E Langston d. Bo Dallas with the stipulation that Bo would get another NXT Title shot if he won, but would have to leave NXT if he lost. Bo removed a turnbuckle pad, but Big E powered him backwards into the exposed turnbuckle and hit the Big Ending for the win (5:40 aired). Bo threw an epic tantrum over the loss and hurt his foot when he kicked the ringpost out of frustration...the fans even chanted "BO...LEAVE!" Bo said that he STRONGLY DISLIKED the fans and that (pardon his language) they STINK. He told the fans to leave...then decided to "be the bigger man" and leave himself.
-Backstage: Devin Taylor interviewed Sami Zayn but they were interrupted by Tyler Breeze, setting up another match for NXT Takeover.
-WWE Women's Champion Paige Knight d. Tamina Snuka(non-title); Paige raised the knees to block the Superfly Splash and small-packaged Tamina for the pin (5:54).
-Adam Rose(w/ Rosebuds) d. Donny Camacho by countout when Camacho powered out of a Party Foul(snapmare driver) attempt and walked away from the match (3:53).
-NXT Women's Title Tournament: Natalya Neidhart d. "The Boss" Sasha Banks(w/ Charlotte Flair) with the Sharpshooter (4:08).
-NXT Champion Adrian Neville d. Curt Hawkins(non-title) with the Red Arrow(corkscrew shooting star press) (2:24). Tyson Kidd made his entrance to address the champion before their title match at NXT Takeover. Neville refused to let Kidd use him as a stepping stone and said Kidd's wife would be the only one with a championship after next week...ooh.

TNA Impact

-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Angelina Love(w/ Velvet Sky) d. Brittany Garrett to retain the Women's Title. Brittany had the match won with an O'Connor Roll but Velvet had the referee distracted. Angelina took advantage with the Botox Injection(pump kick) for the win. Gail Kim made the post-match save.
-Austin Aries d. Montel Vontavious Porter by DQ when Bobby Lashley & Kenny King ran in to break up a potential 450 Splash. Heavyweight Champion Eric Young tried to help but was beaten down as well.
-Willow The Wisp d. Brutus Magnus(w/ Bram Cameron) in a falls-count-anywhere match. Magnus hesitated to use Bram's crowbar to hit Willow in the head, allowing Willow to recover and win with a Twist Of Fate on the entrance ramp.
-Bobby Lashley d. Heavyweight Champion Eric Young in a non-title match. Young hit the piledriver but M.V.P. and Kenny King ran interference to stop the Macho Elbow. Lashley came back with a spear and running powerslam for the victory.

AAW Pro Wrestling #12

-Commentators: Phil Colvin & Derek St. Holmes, Esq.
-"The Money" Matt Cage d. "The Murderous Monk" Juntai Miller after a Codebreaker to retain the Heritage Title (9:33).
-St. Holmes did a sitdown interview with Shane Hollister and Colt Cabana to set up the main event.
-"The New World Man" Shane Hollister(w/ Scarlett Bordeaux) d. Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana to retain the Heavyweight Title. Dan Lawrence and Markus Crane distracted Cabana, leading to Hollister BELTing Cabana. Colt nearly won anyway with the Rear View but Lawrence pulled the referee out of the ring. Cabana hit the Go 2 Sleep for a near-fall and then BELTed Crane and Lawrence, but Hollister punted Colt in the groin and pinned him (15:23).
-Backstage:  Cage talked down to Miller and Kung Fu Manchu(Louis Lyndon & Marion Fontaine)...in response, Fontaine proposed a six-man tag against Cage and partners of his choice.

WWE Main Event

-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Byron Saxton.
-Antonio Cesaro & Paul Heyman started the show with Heyman extolling the virtues of his clients...that brought out Mark Henry for a confrontation. Heyman ran his mouth a bit too much and Cesaro got bearhugged by Henry.
-Damien Sandow(dressed as Sherlock Holmes) d. "R-Truth" Ron Killings with the You're Welcome(full nelson slam) (11:31 aired).
-Naomi Night(w/ Cameron Lynn) d. Aksana Raudoniene after the Rear View (3:35).
-Mark Henry vs. Antonio Cesaro(w/ Paul Heyman) turned into an arm wrestling challenge. It wasn't long before Heyman interrupted and Cesaro took the cheapshot, then dumped the broadcast table on top of Henry.

This week in wrestling

WWE(www.wwe.com)

Main Event this week has:
-Mark Henry vs. Antonio Cesaro
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings vs. Damien Sandow
-Naomi Night vs. Aksana Raudoniene

NXT this week has:
-Big E Langston vs. Bo Dallas
-Adrian Neville vs. Curt Hawkins
-Adam Rose vs. Donny Camacho
-Paige Knight vs. Tamina Snuka
-Natalya Neidhart vs. Sasha Banks - NXT Women's Title Tournament

Superstars this week has:
-The Big Show vs. Titus O'Neil
-Cody Rhodes vs. Jack Swagger

Smackdown this Friday has:
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The Wyatt Family(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan)
-Dolph Ziggler vs. Batista - No-DQ Match
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Alberto Del Rio
-Sin Cara vs. Bo Dallas
-Nikki Bella & Eva Marie vs. The Funkadactyls(Naomi Night & Cameron Lynn) - Referee Summer Rae
-Appearing: Hulk Hogan

Payback is on Sunday 6/1:
-The Shield(Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, & Seth Rollins) vs. Evolution(Triple H, Randy Orton, & Batista) - No-Holds-Barred Elimination Tag Match
-John Cena vs. Bray Wyatt - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Wade "Bad News" Barrett vs. Rob Van Dam - Intercontinental Title

TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)

Upcoming episodes of XPlosion have:
-The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) vs. Seiya Senada & Tigre Uno - Tag Team Titles
-Seiya Senada vs. Tigre Uno
-Mike Knux & Crazzy Steve vs. Jessie Godderz & D.J. Shiima Xion
-Angelina Love vs. Brittany Garrett
-Madison Rayne vs. Velvet Sky

Impact on Thursday has:
-Eric Young vs. Bobby Lashley
-Montel Vontavious Porter vs. Austin Aries
-Willow The Wisp vs. Brutus Magnus - Falls-Count-Anywhere Match
-Angelina Love vs. Brittany Garrett

Slammiversary on Sunday 6/15 has:
-Eric Young vs. Montel Vontavious Porter - Heavyweight Title

RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)

ROH TV this week has:
-Kevin Steen & Cliff Compton vs. Outlaw Inc.(Eddie Kingston & Homicide) - Street Fight

Next show is Friday 6/6 in Carbondale, IL:
-Adam Cole vs. ? - Heavyweight Title
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. A.C.H. vs. Silas Young vs. Caprice Coleman vs. Matt Taven vs. Cedric Alexander - Winner Faces Cole Later In The Night
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) vs. B.J. Whitmer & Tadarius Thomas
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Michael Bennett
-Michael Elgin vs. Jimmy Jacobs
-The Romantic Touch vs. Bobby Fish
-Appearing: Jay Lethal, Ethan Page, Scarlett Bordeaux

ROH has a show on Saturday 6/7 in Collinsville, IL:
-Adam Cole vs. Tommaso Ciampa - Heavyweight Title
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) - Tag Team Titles
-Michael Elgin vs. Michael Bennett
-Jay Lethal vs. The Romantic Touch
-A.C.H. vs. Silas Young
-Caprice Coleman vs. B.J. Whitmer
-Appearing:  Jimmy Jacobs, Matt Taven, Ethan Page, Scarlett Bordeaux

GLOBAL FORCE WRESTLING(www.globalforcewrestling.com)

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

-----

ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 7/25 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs Mat Fitchett - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-The Young Bucks vs. The Hooligans
-Jojo Bravo vs. Michael Elgin
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Danny Cannon

DPW(www.saintlouiswrestling.com)

Next show is Tuesday 5/27 in St. Louis, MO(Off Broadway):
-Ricky Cruz vs. Alexandre Rudolph - Heavyweight Title
-The Bumrush Brothers(Shorty Biggs & Outtkast) vs. The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & David DeLorean) - Best-Of-3-Falls Match For The Held-Up Tag Team Titles

HVW-STROKE AIN'T NO JOKE

The benefit show is on Saturday 7/12 in Glen Carbon, IL.

SICW(www.saintlouiswrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/21 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Appearing: Bobby "The Brain" Heenan, Ted DiBiase

MMWA(www.mmwastl.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/14 in St. Louis, MO(South Broadway).

MPW(www.metrowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/14 in Kansas City, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Ace Steel - Heavyweight Title
-Derek Stone vs. Stevie Richards
-A.C.H. vs. Mark Sterling - Central States Title
-The Kobra Kai Dojo(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. The Commission(Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy) - Tag Team Titles
-Appearing: Mike Sydal, Bradley Charles, Tyler Cook, Gary Jay, The Hooligans, Lucy Mendez, "The Iceman" Howard Moritz

3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 6/6 in Des Moines, IA:
-Tony Sly vs. Devin Carter - Heavyweight Title
-Jimmy Rockwell vs. Zach Thompson - Pure Wrestling Title
-Sexy & Smooth(Ryan Slade & A.J. Smooth) vs. The Rage Brigade(Nate Redwing & Devin Thomas) - Tag Team Titles
-Jon West vs. Mad Dog McDowell
-Aaron Masterson vs. Hype Gotti
-Gauntlet Match
-Inked Aggression(Abu Colossus & Levi McDaniel) vs. J.T. Garrett & J.D. Riggs

WLW(www.harleyrace.com/WorldLeagueWrestling.htm)

Next show is Saturday 5/31 in Troy, MO.

WLW has a show on Saturday 6/14 in Green Ridge, MO.

WLW has a show on Saturday 6/28 in Troy, MO.

PWCS(www.facebook.com/pwcswrestling)

Next show is Saturday 5/31 in Granite City, IL:
-Makaze(Blacklist) vs. Jeremy Wyatt(Team Anarchy)
-Mat Fitchett(Team Anarchy) vs. Jojo Bravo(Blacklist)
-Steven Kennedy(Resurgence) vs. Gary Jay(Egobusters)
-Billy McNeil(Resurgence) vs. Dan Walsh(Egobusters)
-Bolt Brady(Resurgence) vs. Jordan Lacey(Egobusters)
-Outtkast & Christian Rose(Blacklist) vs. Alex Castle & Pierre Abernathy)(Team Anarchy)
-Angelus Layne vs. Jordynne Grace
-Rocket Mapache vs. Rob Matter vs. Dangerous Deveroux

CSCW(www.nwa-ccw.com)

Next show is Saturday 6/21 in Fort Leonard Wood, MO.

WRESTLING INVADES ALTON(no website)

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

-----

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

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

ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)

Next show is Saturday 5/24 in Cornelia, GA:
-Todd Sexton & Bobby Moore vs. Los Laredos - Tag Team Titles
-Slim J vs. Iceberg
-C.B. Suave vs. Tommy Penirelli - T.V. Title
-Shaun Tempers vs. Kevin Blue - Young Lions' Title
-Stryknyn vs. B.J. Hancock - No-DQ Match

PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)

Next show is Friday 5/23 in Reseda, CA:
-Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly - Heavyweight Title Submission-Or-Knockout Match
-Kevin Steen & The Young Bucks vs. Cedric Alexander, Andrew Everett, & Trevor Lee
-Ricochet vs. A.C.H.
-A.R. Fox vs. Rich Swann
-Johnny Gargano vs. Rocky Romero
-Roderick Strong vs. Brian Cage
-The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor) vs. Joey Ryan & Candice LeRae

CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)

Next show is Sunday 5/25 in Easton, PA:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Icarus - Grand Championship
-Archibald Peck vs. Jimmy Jacobs
-The Spectral Envoy(Ultramantis Black, Hallowicked, & Frightmare) vs. Das Bruderschaft Des Kreuzes(Ares, Nokken, & Milo Schnitzler)
-3.0(Scott Parker & Shane Matthews) vs. The Pieces Of Hate(Jigsaw & The Shard) vs. deviANT & 17 vs. ?
-The Colony(Fire Ant, Green Ant, & Worker Ant) vs. The Colony Xtreme Force(Missile Assault Ant, Arctic Rescue Ant, & Orbit Adventure Ant)
-The Batiri vs. Sinn Bodhi & The Odditorium
-Jervis Cottonbelly vs. Juan Francisco De Coronado

WRESTLING IS FUN(www.wrestlingisfun.org)

Next show is Saturday 5/24 in Easton, PA featuring the Tag World Grand Prix:
-The Devastation Corporation(Blaster McMassive & Max Smashmaster) vs. The Osirian Portal(Amasis & Ophidian) - Tournament Semifinals
-Knight Eye 4 The Pirate Guy(Lance Steel & Jolly Roger) vs. The Throwbacks("Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti & Dasher Hatfield) - Tournament Semifinals
-Tournament Finals
-Shynron vs. Jaka
-The Submission Squad(Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy) vs. Los Ice Creams(El Hijo Del Ice Cream & Ice Cream Jr.)
-Eric Corvis vs. Oleg The Usurper

HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)

Next show is Friday 6/6 in Poughkeepsie, NY:
-Tommy Dreamer & Abyss vs. Team 3-D(Bully Ray & Brother Devon)
-A.J. Styles vs. Chris Hero
-Outlaw Inc.(Eddie Kingston & Homicide) vs. Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
-Tony Nese vs. Alex Reynolds vs. Petey Williams
-Kevin Steen vs. Adam Pearce
-Hale Collins vs. C.W. Anderson

House Of Hardcore has a show on Saturday 6/7 in Philadelphia, PA:
-A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Steen
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Abyss - Monster's Ball Match
-Team 3-D(Bully Ray & Brother Devon) vs. Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
-Chris Hero vs. Adam Pearce
-Drew Gulak vs. Tony Nese vs. Petey Williams

House Of Hardcore has a show on Saturday 6/14 in Valley Center, CA:
-The Young Bucks vs. Bad Influence(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
-Lance Storm vs. Michael Bennett
-Appearing: Rowdy Roddy Piper

SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)

Next shows are Saturday 10/18 and Sunday 10/19 in Berwyn, IL.

SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 5/23 in Ybor City, FL:
-Ivelisse Velez, Jessicka Havok, Tracy Taylor, & The Lucha Sisters(Mia Yim & Leva Bates) vs. Serena Deeb, Su Yung, April Hunter, & Made In Sin(Allysin Kay & Taylor Made) - Elimination Tag Match
-Athena vs. Amazing Kong
-Taeler Hendrix vs. Leah Von Dutch
-Niya Barela vs. La Rosa Negra
-Nevaeh vs. Justin Silver
-Solo Darling vs. Luscious Latasha

IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)

Awaiting results from Sunday 5/18 in Clarksville, IN.

Next show is Thursday 5/22 in Clarksville, IN:
-B.J. Whitmer vs. Kongo Kong
-Heidi Lovelace vs. Thunderkitty vs. Angelus Layne vs. ?
-Ian Rotten vs. John Wayne Murdoch - Tai Pei Death Barbed-Wire Bat Match
-Hy-Zaya vs. Reed Bentley - No-Countout-No-DQ Match
-The Hooligans vs. White America
-Michael Elgin vs. Shane Mercer
-Reverse Battle Royal

AAW(www.aawrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 5/31 in Pontiac, IL:
-Michael Elgin & A.C.H. vs. Shane Hollister & Kyle O'Reilly
-Marek Brave vs. Knight Wagner
-Heidi Lovelace vs. "Miss Natural" Heather Patera
-Tony Rican vs. Tweek Phoenix

ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)

Awaiting results from Sunday 5/18 in Austin, TX.

Next show is Sunday 6/29 in Austin, TX.

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

Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/

Leave a comment or e-mail: patrickab7@yahoo.com

WWE Raw

-Commentators: Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Antonio Cesaro(w/ Paul Heyman) d. U.S. Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy(non-title) after Heyman's distraction allowed Cesaro to hit a German suplex for the win. Sheamus offered a handshake after the match but Cesaro blew him off.
-Beat The Clock Challenge: Big E Langston d. Ryback(w/ Curtis Axel) with the Big Ending (5:02).
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings & Naomi Night(w/ Cameron Lynn) vs. Johnny Fandango & Layla El never started as Summer Rae returned to plant a kiss on Fandango and then catfight with Layla.
-Alexander Rusev(w/ Lana Perry) d. Heath Slater(w/ Drew McIntyre & Jinder Mahal)(all dressed as the Union Jacks) with the Accolade(camel clutch).
-Beat The Clock Challenge: Rob Van Dam d. Alberto Del Rio via rollup (4:15).
-Seth Rollins(w/ Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose) d. Batista(w/ Triple H & Randy Orton) by DQ; the outside parties started brawling and HHH took a cheapshot at Rollins in front of the referee. The Shield members got the best of the post-match fight but HHH and Orton were able to get Batista out of the ring before they could do the triple-team spike powerbomb. Triple H had announced that all "unofficial" parties were barred from ringside, then made himself guest ring announcer and Orton guest timekeeper. In response, Rollins called Reigns and Ambrose to ringside as guest commentators; Ambrose said that General Manager Brad Maddox had let them do that, though it didn't sound like he did it willingly...bwahahaha.
-Alicia Fox d. Women's Champion Paige Knight(non-title) after a sideslam into the turnbuckles.
-Beat The Clock Challenge: Mark Henry vs. Dolph Ziggler ended in a 4:15 time-limit draw; Dolph hit the Zigzag right before the time limit expired. Rob Van Dam came out to celebrate his Beat The Clock victory, but Intercontinental Champion Wade "Bad News" Barrett blindsided him with a Bullhammer forearm.
-John Cena(w/ Tag Team Champions Jimmy & Jey Uso) d. Luke Harper(w/ Bray Wyatt & Erick Rowan) by DQ; the outside parties fought and Bray took out the Usos with Sister Abigails. Cena hit the F-U on Harper but Rowan attacked him for the disqualification; Cena tried to fight off the Family but Bray dropped him with Sister Abigail. Cena took a Rowan fallaway slam on the entrance ramp and then a Sister Abigail on the stage from Bray.

SICW Special Comment

Now, as promised, a special comment about Saturday's Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling show at the Community Center in East Carondelet, Illinois.

Unfortunately Bobby "The Brain" Heenan officially cancelled a few days before the event; however, he was rescheduled for the June 21st show. He had been hurt in a fall several weeks ago and promoter Herb Simmons posted on Facebook that he might not be able to attend the show, so he booked Jim Cornette to appear one way or the other.

The announced lineup stood otherwise; I'm pretty sure The Giant Assassin was mentioned as appearing at some point, but he wasn't there. As expected, they had a strong turnout for the show(the Observer update said it was a turnaway record crowd of 350 people).

Kayfabe Poker Night compatriots Landon Meyer and Matthew Rude were in the house and Ringsyders co-host Drew Abbenhaus got to hang out with Cornette all night. Got to chat with Cornette a bit during and after the show, plus got my picture taken with him(thanks Matt!).

Your ring announcer was Ben Simon; your referees were Jay King, Keith Smith Jr., and Commissioner Keith Smith(for the battle royal).

The show officially started with Herb Simmons interviewing longtime local DJs Mad Maynard & Jackie McCoy...needless to say, they're both big wrestling fans as well. At a previous show, Jackie asked Harley Race to put her in a headlock to see how it felt...heh. One of my friends noted that Mad Maynard looks EXACTLY like someone who would go by "Mad Maynard". Max Archer interrupted, clearly frustrated over his lack of appearances in recent months...he didn't take kindly to all the special guests taking HIS time. Archer's past record with ring announcers isn't the best(see also: Jeff Vernetti)...that trend continued as he earned a slap from Jackie McCoy.

"The Man Of Tomorrow" Daniel Eads & Joker vs. Ax (Allwardt) & The Iceman (Howard Moritz): Ax has tangled with both Eads and Joker in recent months, thus this tag match with recent SICW arrival Iceman. The ten-minute time limit nearly expired, triggering a discussion with a friend about how wrestlers aren't used to working toward a draw. It's a good plot device for rulebreakers to stall out the clock(especially if there's a Television Title in play), but it's rarely used any more. With all the belts in play in MMWA, I feel like they should put a strict ten-minute limit on their T.V. Title defenses to distinguish it from the other championships...but that's just me throwing something out there. Anywho, Ax pinned Joker when Iceman clipped Joker during a slam attempt, causing Ax to fall on top for the pin in 8:45.

"The Old School Warrior" Chaz Wesson vs. Max Archer: Lo and behold, Jackie McCoy just happened to be the special guest ring announcer for this one. Archer was still holding his face from the earlier slap, good for him. This was a surprisingly quick one-sided bout, but then the whole show ran longer than usual. Chops were served on this night, as you might expect. My comment to Landon and Matt: "Yeah, that's Chaz Wesson. He kinda does that." Chaz didn't even wrap up with one of his usual finishers as he took the win with a powerslam in 1:20.

"Ironman" Ken Kasa(w/ Travis Cook) vs. "Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson(w/ Big Daddy) for the Classic Title: Seemed early for the title match, but Powers-Cruz got more hype(the battle royal was the actual finale). Travis was handcuffed to Big Daddy, a local managing legend who I've heard some great stories about. Travis tripped up Gary so Big Daddy(no stranger to rulebreaking) retaliated by grabbing for Kasa's foot. The distraction led to a series of pin combos until Kasa small-packaged Jackson out of a Texas Cloverleaf attempt to edge out a win in 11:00. Gary's post-match promo seemed to hint at a departure or retirement, but he was just saying that he would have to work his way back up the ladder for another title shot. RULES~!

After the first intermission, Herb interviewed Jim Cornette. I wasn't the only one waiting for Travis Cook to stick his nose into the proceedings, but this segment went without an interruption...be patient, grasshopper.

Big Jim Hoffarth vs. Waco: The former Big Texan and Waco had issues leading up to Hoffarth's mask loss to Gary Jackson, leading to Waco turning on his then-tag partner...Waco had been MIA for a few months and they finally had their blowoff here. They got a surprising amount of time but they did a good job with it; Waco focused his attack on the arm to neutralize Hoffarth's power advantage. Hoffarth came back to win with the big splash in 10:43(!), then added a double-underhook powerbomb for good measure...why not?

"The Don Mega" Shorty Biggs vs. Flash Flanagan: Flanagan got a cheap win over Jake Dirden last month, so it seems like he'll remain in the title picture for the moment. Shorty may be a Tag Champ in Dynamo but he doesn't seem to win much elsewhere. Good matchup, at any rate; Shorty's extremely underrated. There was a great comedy spot where Shorty did a series of Junkyard Dog-style headbutts, causing Flash to retreat on all fours...and accidentally crotch himself on the ringpost. Ha ha. Flanagan took it with a Buff Blockbuster in 9:56.

"Dirdey" Jake Dirden & Heath Hatton vs. Bull Bronson & Frankie "The Thumper" Wyatt: Where's the beef? There's the beef. Dirden and Hatton are both gunning for Kasa's title but they had a couple of huge roadblocks in their way. Trying to think if this was the first time teaming for both sides; pretty sure it was. Bronson and Wyatt could be a great monster duo and they worked pretty well together. Random DQ finish at 9:23 when Wyatt threw Heath over the top rope, but he got back in with a chair to run off the big guys. (Minor edit: It was Bronson who threw Hatton out of the ring for the DQ.) His night would not be over, of course...

Ron Powers vs. Ricky Cruz, no-DQ loser-leaves-town match: They amended the stipulation to say that the loser would be gone from SICW for the rest of 2014, for the sake of clarity. I know one of my colleagues is adamant about how this particular stipulation never sticks. This feud WAS the SICW Classic Title picture for about a year...Ricky had issues with Ron dating back to Puerto Rican wrestling. Ron claimed he was "a different person" at that time, but the feue escalated until Cruz finally defeated him for the title. Ron gradually changed his targets to the other rulebreakers and the fans got on his side...something that presumably didn't sit well with Ricky after all Ron had done to him. On Ricky's side of things, he lost the title to Kasa under dubious circumstances and it took him months to get one rematch...a rematch that he won by DQ after a blatant low blow. His frustration mounted and he felt he was owed more opportunities...leading to his turn on Powers when he guest-refereed a match with Flanagan.

Things broke down in a hurry as several outside parties got involved(no-DQ!)...first it was Flanagan(leading to Jim Hoffarth running him off), then it was Kasa and Bronson. Is Bronson a member of the Travis Cook Organization now? It was inconclusive at the show itself, but I think Travis has scouted the big man in the past. The finish saw Powers turn his attention to Cook in a match with his immediate career at stake...then he fell prey to the same cheap superkick that led to his downfall in the Flanagan match where Ricky was the ref. It was tough to predict how this would turn out...especially if one looked at the bigger picture. Would Ricky lose here to focus on his newly-won Dynamo Pro Wrestling Championship? Also, Cruz had been demanding another title shot and had a mini-confrontation with Kasa and Cook after the match...maybe that's in the near future.

Travis had a lot to gloat about on this night...his champion retained his title and he took full credit for "running Ron Powers out of town". With his ego at an all-time high, he called out Cornette...resulting in an epic verbal exchange despite one of the microphones not working too well. Kasa ran in to hold Cornette back...but Hatton made the save before Cook could turn Cornette's own tennis racket against him. Heath got Kasa out of the way and Cornette gave Travis a good whack across the back with the racket...most tremendous. Cornette raised Heath's hand...wonder if he'll be a favorite in our main event?

Battle Royal: This featured everyone on the card besides Kasa, Gary, Ricky, and (obviously) Powers. I did my best to keep track of eliminations...as did Ben before his microphone went out for good. Therefore, I'll take his word on Archer and Joker's eliminations since I didn't see them happen in the crowd of humanity. One plot point saw Flanagan lock up with Hoffarth and eliminate him, leading to Hoffarth pulling Flash out of the ring from the floor. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new feud! Bronson and Wyatt ruled the ring for most of it; they eliminated Dirden and Eads, leaving Hatton two-on-one against the duo. Heath took advantage of a miscommunication to get Wyatt out of the ring, then low-bridged the charging Bull to eliminate him for the win. Woo.

Okay...a lot's been set up for the near future. Ricky's been promised a title shot, but he'll tell you how that could go. Heath certainly has a lot of momentum for a championship opportunity plus a little bit of backstory from his near-miss in Caseyville. Dirden's always in contention as well...so they could go in a few directions from here.

This coming weekend has nothing local, amazingly enough...I may get some sleep or something.

Upcoming:
-Tuesday 5/27: DPW at Off Broadway
-Saturday 5/31: PWCS in Granite City, WLW in Troy MO
-Saturday 6/7: ROH in Collinsville(I need to order my ticket for that...)
-Saturday 6/14: Dynamo at Stratford Inn in Fenton, MMWA at South Broadway in St. Louis
-Saturday 6/21: SICW in East Carondelet(Bobby Heenan), CSCW in Fort Leonard Wood, MO
-Saturday 6/28: Dynamo in Glen Carbon, WLW in Troy MO

Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.

Anarchy Wrestling TV #433

-Commentators: Bret Wolverton & Jeremy Vain.
-New time limit setup in Anarchy: All matches will have a fifteen-minute limit with potential for two five-minute overtime periods.
-Mike Posey d. "The Southern Savior" John Skyler with the Alabama Jam (9:03 aired). Posey demanded another shot at Mikael Judas' Heavyweight Title; since Posey previously beat Judas by countout, he wanted the stipulation that the title could change hands by countout. Promoter Franklin Dove granted that requested...but made it no-DQ as well.
-Mikey Watkins & Jeremy Foster d. "Hit For Hire" Bobby Moore & The Laredo Kid; Moore hit his own partner with the loaded elbowpad, leading to Watkins pinning Kid after a corkscrew swanton bomb (6:20 aired).
-The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams) d. "The Real" Slim J & "Kool" Seth Delay to retain the Tag Team Titles. The match initially went to a fifteen-minute draw, leading to a rest period. The Bullets won in the first overtime when Trey rolled up Delay after Jon BELTed Seth (15:00 + 1:28). (Mental note: Trey is the one with the tattoos.) Post-match, The Urban Assault Squad(Shadow Jackson & Nemesis) ran off the Bullets with nooses in hand.
-"Wrestling's Most Dangerous Weapon" Geter d. "The Deadly Sin" Se7en(w/ Agent/Attorney Jeff G. Bailey) with a belly-to-belly suplex (5:40 aired). Se7en attacked Geter with a cane and chair after the match.

Weekend wrestling

ROH TV

-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Steve Corino.
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) d. Cedric Alexander & Andrew Everett when Fish pinned Everett after Chasing The Dragon(brainbuster/head kick combo).
-"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin d. "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles with the spiral bomb.

SICW Wrestling Explosion

-Commentator: Larry Matysik.
-Flash Flanagan d. "Dirdey" Jake Dirden by blocking a rollup out of the corner and holding the ropes for illegal leverage.
-Daniel Eads d. Mallaki Matthews; Matthews hit a Beautiful Disaster kick, but when he went for it again, Eads intercepted the move with a mid-air Superman Punch for the win.
-Flashback to September 1982: Harley Race d. Omar Atlas via sunset flip.

Saturday SICW Results From East Carondelet, IL + Other Show Results

-Promoter Herb Simmons interviewed local DJs Mad Maynard and Jackie McCoy to start the show.  Max Archer interrupted to complain about other people stealing his spotlight and earned a slap from Jackie for his efforts.
-Ax Allwardt & "The Iceman" Howard Moritz d. "The Man Of Tomorrow" Daniel Eads & Joker; Joker went for a bodyslam on Ax but The Iceman clipped him and Ax fell on top for the pin (8:45).
-"The Old School Warrior" Chaz Wesson d. Max Archer via powerslam (1:20).  Jackie McCoy was the special guest ring announcer.
-"Ironman" Ken Kasa(w/ Travis Cook) d. "Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson(w/ Big Daddy) to retain the Classic Title; Travis was handcuffed to Big Daddy.  Travis managed to trip up Jackson at one point, so Big Daddy retaliated by tripping Kasa.  Kasa and Jackson traded pinning combinations, but Kasa was able to counter a Texas Cloverleaf attempt into a small package for the three-count (11:00).
-Herb interviewed Jim Cornette in the ring about the 55th anniversary of Wrestling At The Chase.
-Big Jim Hoffarth d. Waco after the big splash (10:43).  Hoffarth added a double-underhook powerbomb after the bell.
-Flash Flanagan d. "The Don Mega" Shorty Biggs via Buff Blockbuster (9:56).
-"Dirdey" Jake Dirden & Heath Hatton d. Bull Bronson & Frankie "The Thumper" Wyatt by DQ when Bronson threw Hatton over the top rope (9:23). Bronson & Wyatt sought to do some post-match damage to Dirden but Heath ran them off with a chair.
-Ricky Cruz d. Ron Powers in a no-DQ loser-leaves-town match.  Flash Flanagan ran in to attack Powers, but Ron fought him off...Powers hit the piledriver, but Flanagan pulled referee Keith Smith Jr. out of the ring and rammed him into the ringpost.  Jay King ran in to count a near-fall for Powers, then Jim Hoffarth arrived at the ringside area to run off Flash.  Later in the bout, Travis Cook sent Kasa and Bronson into the ring to seemingly attack both men; they fought off Kasa and Bronson, then Cruz encouraged Powers to piledrive Cook.  However, the loss of focus cost Powers as Cruz superkicked him and got the three-count! (8:23) Cruz, Cook, and Bronson waved goodbye as Powers left through the side door of the venue...
-Cook wasted no time in gloating over his accomplishments for the night, then turned his attention to Cornette at the merchandise table.  Cornette entered the ring with tennis racket in hand, leading to a lengthy war of words between the two managers.  Cornette put down the racket and threatened to deal with Cook personally, but Ken Kasa hit the ring to hold Cornette back.  Cook prepared to attack Cornette, but Heath Hatton hit the ring to fight off Kasa!  With the champion out of the picture, Cornette whacked Cook down to the mat with his famous tennis racket!
-Heath Hatton won a fourteen-man battle royal (8:15).  Eliminations:  Max Archer, Joker, Waco, "The Iceman" Howard Moritz, Chaz Wesson, Ax Allwardt, Shorty Biggs, Big Jim Hoffarth, Flash Flanagan(Hoffarth had just been eliminated by Flanagan and pulled Flash over the ropes from the floor), Jake Dirden, Daniel Eads, Frankie Wyatt, and Bull Bronson.

-----

Saturday CSCW results from St. Robert, MO:

-Jack Gamble d. Elvis Aliaga.
-"The Mad Hatter" Damon Buchanan won a triple threat match with Michael Magnuson and David DeLorean.
-Mitch Johnson d. Evan "Money" Morris to win the NWA Affliction Title.
-Shane Somers d. Scott "G.Q. Smooth" Somers to win the NWA Central States Title.
-Evan "Money" Morris won a Rumble-style battle royal for the vacant NWA Illinois Title. Other participants: Elvis Aliaga, David DeLorean, Jack Gamble, Michael Magnuson, and "Mad Hatter" Damon Buchanan.

Saturday ROH results from Manhattan, NY:

-Caprice Coleman d. Adam Page.
-Tommaso Ciampa, Matt Taven, & A.C.H. d. The Forever Hooligans(Rocky Romero & Alex Koslov) & Takaaki Watanabe.
-Roderick Strong & B.J. Whitmer d. Gedo & Jado.
-Jay Lethal d. Yujiro Kushida to retain the T.V. Title.
-Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows d. The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) to retain the IWGP Tag Team Titles.
-Shinsuke Nakamura d. Kevin Steen.
-Hiroshi Tanahashi d. Michael Bennett.
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) d. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) to win the Tag Team Titles.
-Adam Cole d. Jushin Liger to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-A.J. Styles won a triple threat match with Kazuchika Okada and Michael Elgin to retain the IWGP Heavyweight Title.

Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:

-The Bad Boyz(Li'l Tony & Seph Annunaki) d. The Hole F'n Team(Johnny Axxle & Mr. B).
-Barrett Brown d. Kyle Hawk to retain the Hardcore Title.
-Thomas Shire d. Sky DeLacrimosa.
-U-30 Champion Jeffrey Gant & Jason Silver d. Donny Brookes, Dylan Dunbar, & Tadasuke in a handicap match.
-Paul London & Jack Jameson fought Scott Santiago & Just Steve to a no-contest to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Paige Turner won a four-way dance with Stan Summers, Li'l Tony, and Johnny Axxle.
-Joshi Champion Su Yung & Angel Blue d. Jojo Bravo & Ricky Romida.
-Paul London & Darin Childs(subbing for Jack Jameson) d. Scotty Santiago & Just Steve to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Carson d. Ricky Starks.
-Barbi Hayden fought Athena to a no-contest in an evening gown match to retain the T.V. Title.
-Barrett Brown won a three-way dance with Masada and Scot Summers to retain the Hardcore Title.
-Shawn Vexx d. Jack Jameson to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Other shows:
-Saturday CSCW in St. Robert, MO
-Sunday IWA-MS in Clarksville, IN

Just about caught up on my rasslin viewing...

TNA XPlosion

-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Jeremy Borash.
-Gail Kim d. Velvet Sky(w/ Women's Champion Angelina Love) after the Eat-The-Feet (5:44 aired).

AAW Pro Wrestling #11

-Commentators: Phil Colvin & Derek St. Holmes, Esq.
-"The Last Real Man" Silas Young d. Markus Crane(w/ Dan Lawrence) with the Stock Lock(full nelson out of the Crossface position) (2:46). Lawrence attacked Young from behind as he was calling out Eddie Kingston, starting an impromptu match...
-"The Last Real Man" Silas Young d. Dan Lawrence with the Stock Lock (3:42).
-"The Human Massacre" Keith Walker & Tweek Phoenix(w/ Kevin Harvey) d. The L.O.S.E.R.S.(League Of Super Extraordinary Rasslin Superstars)(Moondog Bernard & Sea Man) when Phoenix pinned Sea Man after a lariat/clip combo with Walker (1:56). Tony Rican hit the ring with a chair after the match, but the "We Are Here" duo overpowered him until Ryan Boz arrived to even the odds. It seemed to be another impromptu match, but Phoenix attacked the referee and the rulebreakers threatened Boz with a lighter until AAW owner Jim Lynam entered the ring to restore order. Lynam shoved Harvey down, but Walker leveled Lynam from behind in response.
-Eddie Kingston(w/ Jordynne Grace) d. Lince Dorado after the spinning Backfist To The Future (11:35). Silas came out but referees and security kept him and Kingston separated...Young promised he wouldn't do anything to Kingston because beating him up wouldn't be enough. He vowed to be in Kingston's life "for the forseeable future" and would make him pay for what he did to his wife Val Malone...

WWE Smackdown

-Commentators:  Michael Cole & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Tag Team Champions Jimmy & Jey Uso d. The Brotherhood(Cody Rhodes & Goldust)(non-title) when Jimmy pinned Cody after the splash off the top rope.
-El Torito(w/ Los Matadores) d. Heath Slater(w/ Drew McIntyre, Jinder Mahal, & Hornswoggle) via springboard moonsault press after Hornswoggle accidentally hit Slater.
-Nikki Bella d. Natalya Neidhart by countering a surfboard hold into a pinning combination; Eva Marie was the referee.
-Dolph Ziggler d. Batista by DQ after a blatant low blow; Batista hit Ziggler with a post-match Demon Bomb, then powerbombed him into the ringside barricade.
-U.S. Champion Sheamus O'Shaunessy d. Titus O'Neil(non-title) via Brogue Kick.
-Santino Marella(w/ Emma Tayla) d. Damien Sandow with the Cobra.
-Antonio Cesaro(w/ Paul Heyman) d. "R-Truth" Ron Killings after the Neutralizer.
-John Cena(w/ Jimmy & Jey Uso) d. Erick Rowan(w/ Bray Wyatt & Luke Harper) with the F-U.

NXT + Superstars

WWE NXT

-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, & S. William Regal. Ring announcer: Brandi Rhodes.
-NXT Tag Team Champions The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) d. Buddy Murphy & Elias Sampson when Viktor pinned Murphy after the Fall Of Man(legsweep/flying European uppercut combo) (1:33). The champs demanded better competition...and that brought out Kalisto & El Local to answer the challenge.
-Backstage, newcomer Veronica Lane interviewed Sami Zayn about the triple threat main event.
-Tyler Breeze has entered the building.
-NXT Women's Title Tournament: Charlotte Flair(w/ Sasha Banks) d. Alexa Bliss with the Bow Down To The Queen(low-altitude somersault Diamond Cutter) (5:01).
-Mojo Rawley d. "The Artiste" Aiden English via Hyperdrive(Earthquake buttdrop) (3:29).
-"Big Cass" Colin Cassady d. Angelo Dawkins with the East River Crossing(sitout swinging uranagi) (3:36). "The Moonchild" C.J. Parker protested in the audience with a "No Xtra Toxins" sign...the other side said "This Sign Is Recyclable".
-Backstage, Bo Dallas met with General Manager John Bradshaw Layfield to bug him about another NXT Title shot...with FAN MAIL~! JBL suggested letting C.J. Parker recycle the letters and noted that he didn't win last week's battle royal...but he'll get another title shot if he wins next week. However, if he loses...Bo's gone from NXT for good. Who's his opponent? JBL will give him FIVE guesses...Big E Langston!
-Tyson Kidd won a triple threat match with Sami Zayn and Tyler Breeze when he pinned Breeze after a Macho Elbow (10:10 aired). Kidd earned a title shot at NXT Champion Adrian Neville at Takeover in two weeks.
-Next week: Big E vs. Bo Dallas plus Natalya Neidhart vs. Sasha in the other NXT Women's Title tournament semifinal.

WWE Superstars

-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Byron Saxton.
-Kofi Kingston d. Titus O'Neil with the Trouble In Paradise (5:10). Jerry "The King" Lawler interviewed Kofi after the win.
-Sin Cara(w/ Los Matadores & El Torito) d. Drew McIntyre(w/ Heath Slater, Jinder Mahal, & Hornswoggle). Torito chased Hornswoggle under the ring and stole his pants; Hornswoggle ran away from the ring area and the distraction allowed Sin Cara to get the win after the swanton bomb (7:29 aired).

Impact + Anarchy Wrestling TV

TNA Impact

-Commentators: Mike Tenay & Taz.
-Willow The Wisp won a handicap match against Brutus Magnus & Bram Cameron; Willow countered Magnus' Mag-Daddy Driver attempt into a small package for the pin.
-Gail Kim d. Velvet Sky(w/ Women's Champion Angelina Love) after the Eat-The-Feet. After the bell, Angelina hit Gail from behind with the title belt.
-Frankie Kazarian d. Crazzy Steve(w/ Mike Knux, Rebel, The Freak, & The Stilt-Clowns) by DQ when Steve pulled the referee's pants down.
-Cowboy James Storm d. Ken Anderson; the referee stopped Storm from using his beer bottle as a weapon, but he spit the beer in Anderson's eyes before finishing him with the Last Call superkick.
-Seiya Senada won a triple threat match with Tigre Uno and D.J. Shiima Xion to retain the X-Division Title, pinning Xion with a tiger suplex.
-Showtime Eric Young d. Montel Vontavious Porter by DQ to retain the Heavyweight Title when Kenny King attacked Young. MVP ordered the referee to restart the match but King decked the ref before that could happen. Bobby Lashley ran into the ring...and speared Young, joining MVP and King in their beatdown on the champion.

Anarchy Wrestling TV #432(Hardcore Hell Highlights)

-Commentators: Bret Wolverton & Jeremy Vain.
-"The Temptation" Shaun Tempers(w/ Agent/Attorney Jeff G. Bailey) won a four-way match with "The Seven-Figure Deal" Ace Rockwell, "The Real" Slim J, and "Hit For Hire" Bobby Moore to retain the Young Lions' Title. The rules stated that the match would end if Tempers was involved in the decision, but any other decision would simply result in an elimination (removing the possibility of the champion losing his title without being pinned or made to submit). Moore knocked out Slim with the loaded elbowpad, but Ace was able to eliminate Moore; Tempers rolled up Rockwell for the win. (The finish wasn't shown on this program.)
-The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams) d. The Urban Assault Squad(Shadow Jackson & Nemesis) to retain the Tag Team Titles; Trey pinned Nemesis after Jon knocked him out with one of the title belts. (The finish wasn't shown on this program.)
-"The Priest Of Punishment" Mikael Judas won a no-DQ triple threat match with "Wrestling's Most Dangerous Weapon" Geter and "The No-Pain Train" Iceberg to retain the Heavyweight Title. "The Deadly Sin" Se7en(w/ Jeff G. Bailey) hit Geter from behind with a chair; Iceberg yelled at Se7en from the turnbuckles, but Judas slammed him down with the El Crucifijo(Border Toss) for the win. (The finish wasn't shown on this program.)

Dynamo Special Comment

Now, as promised, a special comment about last Saturday's Dynamo Pro Wrestling show at the Sports Academy in Glen Carbon, Illinois.

With my home internet access out of commission for several days, I was unable to post the results until my work break on Monday. My woefully-outdated computer went into the repair place on Sunday afternoon and I finally got a new one on Tuesday evening. One tends to take computer privileges for granted until they're temporarily taken away, it would seem.

Attendance was decent; there was some confusion over the start time as the Glen Carbon shows now begin at 7:00 for the Saturday events. I wasn't sure myself and had no good way of checking beyond my phone's internet hookup, so I just got there around 7:00.

Not much was announced ahead of time besides the title match. Dynamo had posted about a six-man tag with the Bumrush Brothers teaming with Jake Parnell against the Black Hand Warriors and Jack Gamble, but Gamble wasn't there(presumably at the NWA:CSCW show in Vienna, MO). Steven Kennedy posted about facing Mark Sterling and Bradley Charles and I ass/u/med it was a triple threat, but it was a tag bout with Brandon Aarons as his partner.

Your ring announcer was Chris Roedel(with Luke Roberts providing announcements); your referees were Patrick Hook and Michael Crase(who had a long night).

Rocket Mapache vs. "The Alternative" Brandon Gallagher: If you want to do the math, "mapache" is Spanish for raccoon. I'd call this more of a comeback than a debut and I feel like I'm saying too much right there. Gallagher had a winning streak going until his loss to Gary Jackson at Off Broadway last month...he's hit the skids since that match. Mapache got the surprise win with a La Majistral cradle...no match times for this show, sorry.

"The Littlest Viking" Jake Parnell vs. Jackal: Seemed odd to do a battle of fan favorites...but then the Black Hand Warriors broke things up for the no-contest. That brought out Alexandre Rudolph, then Ken Kasa, and finally the Bumrush Brothers to set up matches later in the show.

Billy McNeil vs. Mike Sydal: This played out as another battle of fan favorites, though Sydal has been a good heel elsewhere. Billy once teamed regularly with Sydal's brother Matt in Gateway Championship Wrestling and they had crossed paths in other bouts before(including a triple threat with SBC in MECW), but this was their first one-on-one meeting. Two La Majistral finishes in the first three matches...just saying. Handshake afterwards; wouldn't mind seeing these two face each other again in the future.

Steven Kennedy & Brandon Aarons vs. "The Fittest Wrestler On Earth" Mark Sterling & Showtime Bradley Charles: In terms of tag team experience, the new duo of Kennedy & Aarons were in an uphill battle against the Kansas City Killers...though Kennedy and Aarons had past success with other partners. Teamwork was what led to the finish as Sterling broke up Kennedy's Lionsault and SBC got the win with his TKO finisher.

"The American Viking" Alexandre Rudolph vs. "Ironman" Ken Kasa(w/ Travis Cook): It's rare to see Kasa in a ring other than SICW's. The schmozz finish resulted in a DQ win for Kasa; Rudolph got caught with the spiked facemask that Kasa had brought into the ring(and used behind the ref's back). Parnell got involved and Travis took some serious post-match abuse as a result...owie.

"Walking Reality" Dan Walsh vs. "The Belt Collector" Jeremy Wyatt: These two crossed paths last year when Walsh was champion, but Wyatt's been on a roll since winning the Dynamo Rumble in February. He had back-to-back title shots at Jake Dirden with controversial finishes to each match; now he's loosely aligned with Ricky Cruz as rulebreakers screwed by the resident authority figure(Executive Director Mark Bland). Wasn't sure how this one would go, but Wyatt continued his recent tactic of destroying the leg to set up his version of the Sicilian crab. That resulted in a rare tapout from Walsh as Wyatt scored a big win...but with the title changing hands, will he still be looking for a shot at the gold?

The Bumrush Brothers("The Don Mega" Shorty Biggs & Outtkast) vs. The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & David DeLorean)(w/ Travis Cook) for the Tag Team Titles: To his credit, Travis powered through the introduction for his team after taking Parnell's 450 Splash off Rudolph's shoulders earlier in the night...he's a trooper! Magnuson & DeLorean defeated Shorty and Evan "Money" Morris in January, then ended the BRBs' 22-month reign in February. Shorty & Outtkast regained the belts in April and this was the Warriors' first rematch for the belts. After the lengthy initial title reign, the belts have been in turmoil for the first part of the year...and now they're held up due to the double-pin finish. Crase was knocked down and Mark Bland sent in Hook to officiate. At the end of the match, Magnuson pinned Outtkast after the Vertebreaker, but Shorty was pinning DeLorean after the Shortcut at the same time...each ref counted a pin and I forget who was legal. I think Kast was legal for his side but I'm not sure who was legal for the Warriors. Travis Cook maintains that Michael Crase was the original referee for the bout and he counted Magnuson's pin(while Patrick Hook counted Shorty's pin), so his decision should stand.

A few days after the event, Bland ruled that the situation would be resolved at the next Off Broadway show on May 27th; the teams will meet in a best-of-three-falls matchup.

"Dirdey" Jake Dirden vs. Ricky Cruz(w/ Lucy Mendez) for the Heavyweight Title: Cruz had been pushing for a title shot since last year; he lost to Dirden under questionable circumstances and then lost his title shot against then-champion Walsh thanks to Dirden's involvement. All of these frustrations combined with his issues in SICW led to his turn to the dark side...Bland told him to work his way back up the ladder, so he compiled a pretty good winning streak to earn this shot. As it turned out, this match was full of shenanigans as well...Hook was knocked down early and Luke Roberts helped him to the backstage area, leaving free reign for Cruz, Lucy, and even Wyatt to do whatever they wanted. Michael Crase probably thought his night was over, but he finally made his way out to the ring to restore some semblance or order. Wyatt was able to strike with both a chair and the title belt at different times, leading to the shocking title change as Cruz added a completely superfluous middle-rope elbowdrop...Dirden had held the title since October and I didn't think he would drop it at this point.

The championship situation has really been shaken up in Dynamo...the big belt changed hands and the Tag Title situation is up in the air as well. Wonder if The Professionals(Mauler McDarby & Shawn Santel) will wonder why they didn't get a title shot instead of the Black Hand Warriors? Dynamo's schedule is full with Off Broadway, Stratford Inn, and Sports Academy shows in the near future...

Meanwhile at MMWA/South Broadway, Barackus won the Survivor Title from Webmaster Stevie K in a triple threat match that also involved Dave Osborne. Looked like a rough night to be a champion...I'll try to keep up on the matches via YouTube if I can't get to the shows.

NWA:Central States Championship Wrestling had a show on Saturday in Vienna, MO...haven't seen the recap of that show yet, but I'll keep you posted.

Upcoming:
-Saturday 5/18: SICW in East Carondelet(Bobby Heenan & Jim Cornette in the house)
-Tuesday 5/27: Dynamo at Off Broadway
-Saturday 5/31: PWCS in Granite City; WLW in Troy, MO

Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.