Saturday, February 28, 2015

Main Event, Superstars, Impact, ROH

WWE Main Event

-Commentators:  Tom Phillips & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Tag Team Champions Antonio Cesaro & Tyson Kidd(w/ Natalya Neidhart) d. The Lucha Dragons(Sin Cara & Kalisto)(non-title); an enzuigiri from the apron by Kidd set up Kalisto for a European uppercut from Cesaro for the win (9:01 aired).
-The Bella Twins(Women's Champion Nikki & Brie) d. Paige Knight & Emma Tayla when Brie pinned Emma after the Bella Buster(X-Factor) (5:54).
-Stardust d. Kofi Kingston(w/ Big E Langston & Xavier Woods) with the Crossrhodes (10:03 aired).

WWE Superstars

-Commentators:  Rich Brennan & Byron Saxton.
-Erick Rowan d. Adam Rose(w/ Rosebuds) with the full nelson slam (2:46).
-Luke Harper d. Kofi Kingston(w/ Big E Langston & Xavier Woods) after the discus lariat (8:07 aired).

TNA Impact

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews & Taz.
-Ken Anderson & Rockstar Spud d. Ethan Carter III & Tyrus Clay; a low blow by Anderson behind the referee's back set up a Mic Check, allowing Spud to get the pinfall (6:58).
-Robbie Eckos & Angelina Love(w/ Jessie Godderz & D.J. Shiima Xion) d. Sgt. Chris Melendez & Brooke Tessmacher when Robbie E made a blind tag, then pushed Brooke off the top rope before pinning her (3:24).
-Austin Aries d. Samoa Joe; Kenny King tried to interfere but Aries ran Joe into him, then finished with a crucifix bomb and 450 Splash (7:54).  King and X-Division Champion Low-Ki attacked Aries after the match and Joe choked him out with the Kokita Clutch.  Low-Ki drove Aries through a table with the Warrior's Way(top-rope double-stomp) before Joe added a running senton to completely destroy the table.
-Noam Dar vs. Rampage Brown ended in a no-contest when Bram Cameron attacked both men (0:59).  Bram called out Brutus Magnus(who wasn't in the building) but got Grado...Grado get in a few punches but Bram laid him out with the elevated DDT.
-Bobby Lashley d. Montel Vontavious Porter(w/ X-Division Champion Low-Ki, Samoa Joe, & Kenny King) to retain the Heavyweight Title; Low-Ki was ejected from ringside for interfering.  The referee was knocked down as Lashley speared M.V.P., then Eric Young ran out to attack Lashley with a chair.  Young set up for a piledriver onto the chair but Bobby Roode hit the ring to run off Young.  Lashley nearly won with a running powerslam but King pulled the ref out of the ring...that brought out Gunner to fight with Joe.  Lashley disposed of King and M.V.P. hit the Play Of The Day as a second referee ran in to count...two.  M.V.P. tried to use the chair but Drew Galloway stunned him with a flying boot...Lashley speared M.V.P. and the second ref counted three (11:16 aired). 
-Next week:  Kurt Angle vs. Bobby Roode vs. Eric Young, James Storm & Abyss vs. The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) for the Tag Team Titles, and Taryn Terrell vs. Amazing Kong for the Women's Title.

ROH TV

-Commentators:  Larry Mercer & Mandy Leon.
-This was a clipshow to hype the anniversary iPPV on Sunday.

Friday, February 27, 2015

Friday WLW Results From Troy, MO + Other Show Results

-Michael Magnuson won a seven-man battle royal.  Eliminations:  A.J. Williams by Jayden Fenix, Brandon Espinosa by Dave DeLorean, DeLorean by John E. Rock, Fenix by Mike Sydal, Sydal by Magnuson, and Rock by Magnuson (2:09).
-Brandon Espinosa d. A.J. Williams after a modified powerslam (9:04).
-Dave DeLorean d. "Yoga Monster" Mike Sydal by rolling through a cross-bodyblock off the top rope and holding the tights (13:18).
-High Level Enterprise(Jack Gamble & Jon Webb) d. Jayden Fenix & John E. Rock to retain the Tag Team Titles; Gamble pinned Rock after a fireman's-carry Flapjack into a Codebreaker by Webb (14:41).
-Leland Race d. Michael Magnuson(w/ Dave DeLorean) after a jumping DDT to retain the Heavyweight Title (14:15).  The Black Hand Warriors double-teamed Race after the match...Fenix and Rock ran in to assist Race, but Fenix turned on Rock with a superkick and joined Magnuson & DeLorean in their beatdown.  Gamble & Webb finally hit the ring to run off the heels.

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Thursday IWA-MS results from Clarksville, IN:

-Alexandre Rudolph won a six-way match with Gary Jay, Mikey McFinnegan, Dale Patricks, Nick Doep, and Dewey Barnes.
-Randi West d. Mistress Burgandi.
-The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) d. Joseph Schwartz & Breyer Wellington.
-Ace Perry d. Tony Kozina.
-John Wayne Murdoch & Reed Bentley d. J.C. Rotten & Zodiak in a bullrope match.
-Shane Mercer d. Davey Richards.
-Kongo Kong d. Mitch Page to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Friday PWG results from Reseda, CA:

-Biff Busick d. Mike Bailey.
-Cedric Alexander d. Tommaso Ciampa.
-Trent Baretta & Chuck Taylor d. The Beaver Boys(John Silver & Alex Reynolds).
-A.C.H. d. A.R. Fox.
-Chris Hero d. Drew Gulak.
-Ricochet d. Matt Sydal.
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) d. The Monster Mafia(Ethan Page & Josh Alexander).
-Roderick Strong d. Trevor Lee to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Saturday WLW results from Excelsior Springs, MO:

-Jayden Fenix d. Tag Team Champion Jon Webb.
-Leland Race wrestled Mike Sydal to a time-limit draw to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Tag Team Champion Jack Gamble fought Dave DeLorean to a double DQ.
-High Level Enterprise(Jack Gamble & Jon Webb) d. The Black Hand Warriors(Dave DeLorean & Jayden Fenix) to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Leland Race won a triple threat match with Mike Sydal and Superstar Steve Fender to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Saturday AAW results from Merrionette Park, IL:

-Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist) d. The Wet Bandits(Dan Lawrence & Markus Crane) to win the Tag Team Titles.
-Allysin Kay d. Nevaeh.
-Silas Young d. Matt Cage.
-Christian Faith won a six-way dance with Mat Fitchett, Davey Vega, Tony Kozina, Marion Fontaine, and Benjamin Boone to retain the Heritage Title.
-Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) d. The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) in a tables-ladders-and-chairs match.
-Ethan Page d. Jimmy Jacobs.
-Justice Jones d. Paco Gonzalez.
-Josh Alexander d. Ricochet.
-Eddie Kingston d. Davey Richards to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Saturday Anarchy Wrestling results from Cornelia, GA:

-Jeremy Foster d. Trever Aeon to retain the Young Lions' Title.
-Jacob Ashworth, Supernatural, & Sless Taylor d. Marcus Scott, Nick Brutal, & Manson Craine.
-Bobby Moore d. Lars Manderson.
-The Devil's Rejects(Azrael & Stryknyn) won a triple threat match with The Big F'n Deal(Geter & Brian Blaze) and The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams) to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Corey Hollis d. C.B. Suave to retain the T.V. Title.
-Kevin Blue d. El Gran Laredo.
-Fred Yehi d. Slim J.
-B.J. Hancock & Jagged Edge d. Heavyweight Champion Billy Buck & Mikael Judas.

Sunday ROH results from Las Vegas, NV:

-Matt Sydal d. Cedric Alexander.
-Moose d. Mark Briscoe.
-Michael Bennett & Matt Taven won a triple threat match with The Addiction(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) and Karl Anderson(w/o Doc Gallows, who missed his flight due to the weather).
-Roderick Strong d. B.J. Whitmer.
-O.D.B. d. Maria Kanellis-Bennett.
-A.J. Styles d. A.C.H.
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) d. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Jay Lethal d. Alberto El Patrón to retain the T.V. Title.
-Jay Briscoe won a four-corner match with Michael Elgin, Todd Hanson, and Tommaso Ciampa to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Midweek wrestling flood

TNA XPlosion

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews & Jeremy Borash.
-Mark Andrews d. Dave Mastiff with the shooting star press (6:30 aired).

AAW Pro Wrestling Season 2 Episode 19

-Commentators:  Dave Prazak, Derek St. Holmes, & Phil Colvin.
-The Monster Mafia("All Ego" Ethan Page & "Walking Weapon" Josh Alexander) d. Heavyweight Champion Eddie Kingston & "Zombie Princess" Jimmy Jacobs when Alexander pinned Kingston after the Tombstone (joined in progress; 15:24 aired).
-Flashback to May 2013:  "The Real World Man" Shane Hollister(w/ Scarlett Bordeaux) d. "The New Horror" Sami Callihan in a last-man-standing match; Markus Crane & Dan Lawrence interfered on Hollister's behalf until Colt Cabana came out to even things up.  Callihan was unable to answer the ten-count after a brainbuster onto a set-up chair (joined in progress; 34:37 aired).
-The show closed with promo segments from Kingston, "The Last Real Man" Silas Young, and Bucky Collins(w/ Hooligans) to set up the next big show.

Lucha Underground Episode 16

-Commentators:  Matt Striker & Vampiro.
-Aero Star d. Drago after a springboard splash (4:57).  Promoter Dario Cueto noted that the two had traded wins, so he made it into a best-of-five series.
-Brian Cage d. Lucha Underground Champion Prince Puma via referee stoppage(non-title); Konnan showed up at ringside midway through the match.  Cage dropped Puma with the Weapon X(Gory Special into a Flatliner) and pummeled Puma on the mat, leading to Konnan throwing in the towel for his protege (8:41).
-Backstage:  Puma was upset at Konnan for the loss, but Konnan insisted that he had a greater plan...
-Backstage in Cueto's office:  Sexy Star protested that she can fight on her own without needing the male wrestlers to help her.  Cueto responded by putting her in a one-on-one match with Big Rycklon Stephens...he said that the winner would get to fight The Crew(Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco, & Bael) in the future.
-Pentagon Jr. d. Vinny Massaro with the Phoenix Fury Legdrop (1:02).  Pentagon Jr. brought out a table and powerbombed Massaro through it...then broke his arm with the armbar/hammerlock combination hold.
-Johnny Mundo fought King Cuerno to a double countout; Cuerno nearly beat the ten-count but turned back to fight Mundo (7:29).  The two continued to brawl after the match was over...they ended up on the upper balcony of the temple and Cuerno decked the referee as the fight continued.  It finally ended when Mundo slammed Cuerno through a piece of fencing.
-Elsewhere:  Black Lotus was pulled out of the trunk of a car by an unknown masked luchador...

WWE Smackdown

-Commentators:  Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, & Byron Saxton.
-Dean Ambrose d. Mike Mizanin with the Dirty Deeds v2.0(double-underhook DDT) (2:46); Intercontnental Champion Wade "Bad News" Barrett reclaimed his title belt from Ambrose's corner during the matchup.
-Natalya Neidhart(w/ Tag Team Champions Antonio Cesaro & Tyson Kidd) d. Naomi Night(w/ Jimmy & Jey Uso) via discus lariat (2:49).
-Daniel Bryan d. Intercontinental Champion Wade "Bad News" Barrett(non-title) after the flying knee strike (7:02 aired); "R-Truth" Ron Killings did commentary and "borrowed" the title belt.
-Johnny Fandango(w/ Rosa Mendes) d. Curtis Axel with the Last Dance(guillotine legdrop) (1:03).
-Goldust d. Adam Rose(w/ Rosebuds) with the Final Cut(elevated neckbreaker) (1:01).  Stardust(disguised as a Rosebud) attacked Goldust after the match.
-Dolph Ziggler, Ryback, & Erick Rowan d. Seth Rollins, The Big Show, & Kane(w/ Jamie Knoble & Joey Mercury) when Ziggler superkicked Rollins into Ryback's Shellshock for the win (8:31 aired).

Comedy Part 551: Hey Guys, I'm Running Out Of Wacky Blog Titles

Location:  Hey Guys Comedy
Emcee:  Gary Schultz
After:  Barry Pultman
Before:  Joe "The Animal" Lancey

With fewer comics on the lineup, I did a ten-minute set at Wednesday's open-mic night.  It's a good confidence-booster to do longer performances...I really want to figure out my ceiling as far as set length goes.  The longest set I've ever done was around twelve minutes and I've added a lot of new material since that time...if I pace myself well, I could probably get to fifteen with no problems.  I won't know if I can do a twenty-plus-minute set until I actually do it, I suppose.  My main problem is remembering all the material that would go into a performance of that length, which is why I want to write more extended bits as opposed to one-liners.  My current project is a bit of that nature and I want to see how much I can add to it for the sake of sheer audacity (given the subject matter).  At any rate...onward.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015

NXT + 3XW

WWE NXT

-Commentators:  Tom Phillips, Alex Riley, & Corey Graves.
-Hideo Itami d. Bull Dempsey after the flying boot (2:47).  Tyler Breeze attacked Itami on the entrance stage with a Supermodel Kick...but as he tried to get a selfie next to Itami's fallen form, Itami revived and dished out some retribution.
-The Lucha Dragons(Sin Cara & Kalisto) d. Jason Jordan & Tye Dillinger; Solomon Crowe hacked into Jordan & Dillinger's entrance to announce that he would be NXT Champion some day.  Jordan kept asking Dillinger to tag him into the match but Tye kept waving him off; when Dillinger finally went for a tag, Jordan walked away from his corner.  Kalisto hit the Salida Del Sol(sitout Asai DDT) and Sin Cara finished Dillinger with the Estrella Fugaz(swanton bomb) (3:34).
-Backstage:  Greg Hamilton interviewed Finn Bálor about his future NXT Title shot against Kevin Owens, but Bálor said he was focused on tonight's bout with Brian Kendrick.
-Tye Dillinger called Jason Jordan back to the ring to settle their issues, saying he didn't care whose match was next...be careful what you wish for.
-Baron Corbin d. Tye Dillinger with the End Of Days(short-arm Blackhole Slam into mid-air Flatliner) (0:20).
-Backstage:  Devin Taylor interviewed Charlotte Flair about her rematch with "The Boss" Sasha Banks for the NXT Women's Title on next week's show.
-Backstage:  Tyler Breeze doesn't feel like Itami got one over on him...instead, he fell right into Breeze's trap.
-Becky Lynch d. Bayley Rose with an armbar submission (4:27).
-Backstage:  Devin Taylor interviewed Rhyno about his return to NXT...he sees the intensity of the up-and-coming wrestlers and he shares that intensity.
-Backstage:  Jason Jordan said he'd give an explanation for his actions when he was ready to do so.
-Finn Bálor d. "The" Brian Kendrick with the top-rope double-stomp (7:33 aired); NXT Champion Kevin Owens did commentary, but he walked away after a difference of opinion with Alex Riley.  Owens glared at Bálor from the entrance stage, but took a detour to the broadcast area and threw Riley over the table.

3XW All Stars Of The Midwest Episode 9

-Commentators:  Jeremy Jacobs & Brady A. Dezire.
-Kraig Keesman called out Commissioner Todd Countryman to start the show...Keesaman complained about Countryman revealing the existence of a "new investor" in the promotion.  Keesaman expressed his distaste for the situation by taking Countryman down into a leglock until referees and security guards restored order.
-"Showtime" Bradley Charles d. Ray Stryker with the Long Kiss Goodnight(TKO) (11:37).
-Austin Buckner interviewed Countryman backstage...he said he was just the messenger for the new investor.
-"Unbreakable" Zach Thompson d. "The Fittest Wrestler On Earth" Mark Sterling to retain the Pure Wrestling Title.  Thompson accidentally hit the referee when Sterling pulled him in the way of a kick; Sterling hit Thompson in the midsection with his kettle bell and small-packaged him as a second referee ran in to count...two.  Sterling argued with the second official, but that allowed Zach to recover and small-package Sterling for the pin as the original ref made the three-count (16:54).
-Backstage:  Sterling threw a tantrum over his loss until Bradley Charles calmed him down...their plan is still in effect.
-Next week:  Kraig Keesaman vs. Nate Redwing.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Raw + This Week In Wrestling

WWE Raw

-Commentators:  Michael Cole, Booker T, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Dolph Ziggler d. Intercontinental Champion Wade "Bad News" Barrett(non-title) with the Zigzag (7:39 aired); "R-Truth" Ron Killings did commentary.  Dean Ambrose came out with the I-C belt to taunt Barrett, but Ziggler wanted the belt as well...
-The Prime Time Players(Titus O'Neil & Darren Young) d. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) when Young small-packaged Viktor for the pin (3:03).  The Ascension attacked the PTPs after the match and laid out Young with the Fall Of Man(legsweep/flying European uppercut combo).
-Jimmy & Jey Uso(w/ Naomi Night) d. Tag Team Champions Antonio Cesaro & Tyson Kidd(w/ Natalya Neidhart) by DQ; Naomi stopped Kidd from getting a cheap pin with feet on the ropes, leading to Nattie shoving Naomi down and then crotching Jimmy Uso on the top rope (7:22 aired).  Naomi yanked Natalya off the ring apron in retaliation.
-Jack Swagger d. Stardust via Patriot Lock(anklelock) due to a distraction by Goldust (2:00).
-The Bella Twins(Women's Champion Nikki & Brie) d. Paige Knight & Emma Tayla when Brie pinned Emma after the Bella Buster(X-Factor) (0:30).
-Newest Hall Of Fame inductees:  The Bushwhackers(Luke Williams & Butch Miller).
-Ryback d. Curtis Axel with the Shellshock (0:46).
-Roman Reigns & Daniel Bryan d. Seth Rollins & Randy Orton(w/ The Big Show, Kane, Jamie Knoble, & Joey Mercury) when Bryan pinned Rollins after the flying knee strike (13:08 aired).  Orton RKOed Knoble after the match, but simply helped Rollins to his feet before leaving the ring.

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WWE(www.wwe.com)

Main Event this week has:
-Antonio Cesaro & Tyson Kidd vs. The Lucha Dragons(Sin Cara & Kalisto)
-Kofi Kingston vs. Stardust
-Paige Knight & Emma Tayla vs. The Bella Twins(Nikki & Brie)

NXT this Wednesday has:
-Brian Kendrick vs. Finn Bálor
-Hideo Itami vs. Bull Dempsey
-The Lucha Dragons(Sin Cara & Kalisto) vs. Jason Jordan & Tye Dillinger
-Bayley Rose vs. Becky Lynch
-In action:  Baron Corbin

Superstars this week has:
-Kofi Kingston vs. Luke Harper
-Erick Rowan vs. Adam Rose

Smackdown on Thursday has:
-Dolph Ziggler, Ryback, & Erick Rowan vs. Seth Rollins, The Big Show, & Kane
-Wade "Bad News" Barrett vs Daniel Bryan
-Dean Ambrose vs. Mike Mizanin
-Johnny Fandango vs. Curtis Axel
-Goldust vs. Adam Rose
-Naomi Night vs Natalya Neidhart

WrestleMania XXXI is on Sunday 3/29:
-Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns - Heavyweight Title
-Sting vs. Triple H
-The Undertaker vs. Bray Wyatt
-Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal

TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)

Impact on Friday has:
-Bobby Lashley vs. Montel Vontavious Porter - Heavyweight Title
-Austin Aries vs. Samoa Joe
-Rockstar Spud vs. Tyrus Clay
-Chris Melendez & Brooke Tessmacher vs. Robbie Eckos & Angelina Love
-Rampage Brown vs. Noam Dar

RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)

ROH TV this week has:
-Anniversary Show Preview

Next show is Sunday 3/1 in Las Vegas, NV:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Michael Elgin vs. Tommaso Ciampa vs. Todd Hanson - Heavyweight Title
-A.J. Styles vs. A.C.H.
-Jay Lethal vs. Alberto El Patrón - T.V. Title
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) - Tag Team Titles - Lucha Rules
-Roderick Strong vs. B.J. Whitmer
-Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows vs. The Addiction(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) vs. Michael Bennett & Matt Taven
-Mark Briscoe vs. Moose
-Matt Sydal vs. Cedric Alexander
-O.D.B. vs. Maria Kanellis-Bennett

ROH returns to the St. Louis area on Friday 6/5 in Collinsville, IL.

NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)

Next episode of World Pro Wrestling has:
-Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Tatsuya Naito

LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.elreynetwork.com/originals/lucha)

This week's show has:
-Prince Puma vs. Brian Cage
-Johnny Mundo vs. King Cuerno
-Drago vs. Aero Star
-Vinny Massaro vs. Pentagon Jr.

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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 4/17 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Jojo Bravo - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-Three-Falls Match
-Louis Lyndon vs. Jonathan Gresham
-Tag Team Title Tournament Quarterfinals & Semifinals:  The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell), The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter), Roscoe Eat Lisa(Mikey McFinnegan & Zakk Sawyers), The Kentucky Buffet(Matt Cage & Alex Castle)

SLA has a show on Saturday 4/18 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Davey Richards - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-Three-Falls Match
-Tag Team Title Tournament Finals

DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/7 in Fenton, MO:
-Mike Outlaw vs. Ricky Cruz - Heavyweight Title
-Jackal vs. Jake Dirden
-Guns & Beer(Bo Gott, Duke Cornell, & Joey Anderson) vs. The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson, Dave DeLorean, & Jayden Fenix)

SICW(www.sicw.org)

Next show is Saturday 3/21 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Appearing:  Nikolai Volkoff

MMWA(www.mmwastl.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/14 in St. Louis, MO:
-Da'Marius Jones vs. Kevin Lee Davidson - Heavyweight Title
-Gary Jackson vs. Brian James
-Everett Connors vs. LaMarcus Clinton - Jr. Heavyweight Title
-Andrew Wilder vs. Brandon Espinosa

PWCS(www.facebook.com/pwcswrestling)

Next show is Saturday 3/14 in Granite City, IL:
-Steven Kennedy(Resurgence) vs. Gary Jay(Ego Busters)
-Jojo Bravo(Blacklist) vs. ?(Team Anarchy)
-Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett(Resurgence) vs. Dan Walsh & Brandon Espinosa(Ego Busters)
-Makaze(Blacklist) vs. Alex Castle(Team Anarchy)
-Outtkast & Angelus Layne(Blacklist) vs. The Submission Squad(Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy(Team Anarchy)
-Jake Dirden(Resurgence) vs. Danny Adams
-J.D. Riggs vs. Adam Rich
-Appearing:  The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell), Justin D'Air

HIGH RISK WRESTLING(herecomesthepain.bpt.me)

Next show is Sunday 4/5 in Belleville, IL:
-Trevor Murdoch vs. Silas Young

PRO WRESTLING EPIC(www.prowrestlingepic.com/)

Next show is Saturday 3/7 in Pontoon Beach, IL:
-Epic 8 Tournament For The Heavyweight Title:  Brandon Aarons, Leone Mephisto, Billy McNeil, Tony Kozina, LaMarcus Clinton, Evan Morris, Paco Gonzalez, Danny Adams

METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 4/4 in Kansas City, KS:
-Derek Stone vs. Trevor Murdoch - Heavyweight Title
-Jeremy Wyatt & Bradley Charles vs. Mark Sterling & Mike Sydal
-The Kobra Kai Dojo(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs Jake & Ryan King - Tag Team Titles
-Nate Redwing vs. Dan Walsh
-Bolt Brady vs. Christian Rose

3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 3/6 in Des Moines, IA:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Bradley Charles - Heavyweight Title
-Zach Thompson vs. Kraig Keesaman - Pure Wrestling Title
-The Huang Chung Warriors(Ricky Kwong & Aaron Masterson) vs. Jake & Ryan King - Tag Team Titles
-Ray Stryker vs. Mark Sterling
-Brandon Bennett vs. Devin Thomas
-Mad Dog McDowell vs. Ryan Slade
-Mike Sydal vs. Nate Redwing

3XW has a show on Saturday 3/14 in Stuart, IA:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Nate Redwing - Heavyweight Title
-Zach Thompson vs. Kraig Keesaman - Pure Wrestling Title
-The Huang Chung Warriors(Ricky Kwong & Aaron Masterson) vs. The Blade Brothers(Johnny Switchblade & Jesse Stilletto) - Tag Team Titles
-Ray Stryker vs. Levi McDaniel
-Brandon Bennett vs. Ryan Slade
-Devin Thomas vs. Bradley Charles

WLW(www.harleyrace.com)

Next show is Friday 2/27 in Troy, MO:
-Leland Race vs. Michael Magnuson - Heavyweight Title
-High Level Enterprise(Jack Gamble & Jon Webb) vs. John E. Rock & Jamell Harris
-Stacey O'Brien vs. "Miss Natural" Heather Patera - Women's Title
-Mike Sydal vs. Superstar Steve Fender
-Kyle Roberts vs. Dave DeLorean

WLW has a show on Saturday 2/28 in Excelsior Springs, MO:
-Leland Race vs. Superstar Steve Fender - Heavyweight Title
-Jack Gamble vs. Brandon Espinosa
-Jon Webb vs. Air Raid
-Stacey O'Brien vs. Stacy Shadows - Women's Title
-The Beer City Bruisers(Matt Winchester & Nick Colucci) vs. The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & Dave DeLorean)

WRESTLING INVADES AMERICA(no website)

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

WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/worldpowerhousewrestling)

Next show is Saturday 4/11 in Jerseyville, IL.

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DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)

Next show is Sunday 3/8 in Deer Park, NY:
-Drew Galloway vs. Roderick Strong - EVOLVE Title Cage Match
-A.R. Fox vs. Trent Baretta
-Anthony Nese vs. Matt Cage
-Chris Hero vs. Drew Gulak

EVOLVE has a show on Thursday 3/26 in San Jose, CA:
-Drew Galloway vs. P.J. Black(fka Justin Gabriel)
-Biff Busick vs. Tommy End
-Ricochet & Uhaa Nation vs. Brian Cage & Caleb Konley

EVOLVE has a show on Friday 3/27 in San Jose, CA:
-Ricochet vs. P.J. Black
-Chris Hero vs. Biff Busick
-Timothy Thatcher vs. Tommy End

EVOLVE has a show on Saturday 3/28 in San Jose, CA:
-Austin Aries & Roderick Strong vs. Ricochet & Uhaa Nation
-Chris Hero vs. Timothy Thatcher
-P.J. Black vs. A.R. Fox

ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)

Next show is Saturday 2/28 in Cornelia, GA:
-Billy Buck & Mikael Judas vs. Jagged Edge & B.J. Hancock
-The Devil's Rejects(Azrael & Stryknyn) vs. The Big F'n Deal(Geter & Brian Blaze) vs. The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams) vs. William Huckaby & Joe Black - Tag Team Titles
-Shadow Jackson vs. P-Dog
-Slim J vs. Fred Yehi - Match 4 Of Best-Of-5 Series
-Corey Hollis vs. C.B. Suave - T.V. Title
-Jeremy Foster vs. Trever Aeon - Young Lions' Title

PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)

Next show is Friday 2/27 in Reseda CA:
-Roderick Strong vs. Trevor Lee - Heavyweight Title
-Chris Hero vs. Drew Gulak
-Biff Busick vs. Mike Bailey
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. The Monster Mafia(Ethan Page & Josh Alexander)
-Ricochet vs. Matt Sydal
-The Beaver Boys(Alex Reynolds & John Silver) vs. The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor)
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Cedric Alexander
-A.R. Fox vs. A.C.H.

CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/7 in Gibsonville, NC:
-The Devastation Corporation(Max Smashmaster & Blaster McMassive) vs. The Osirian Portal(Amasis & Ophidian) - Campeonates De Parejas Best-Of-3-Falls Match

CHIKARA has a show on Sunday 3/8 in Norfolk, VA:
-Icarus vs. Nokken - Grand Championship

HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)

Next show is Saturday 3/7 in Philadelphia, PA:
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Eric Young - Street Fight
-Team 3-D(Bully Ray & Brother Devon) vs. The Addiction(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
-Matt Hardy vs. Carlito Colón vs. Lance Hoyt

SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/28 in San Jose, CA:
-ChickFight Tournament

SHIMMER has shows on Saturday 4/11 and Sunday 4/12 in Berwyn, IL.

SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 3/6 in Ybor City, FL:
-Mia Yim vs Ivelisse Velez vs. Nevaeh - SHINE Title
-Legendary(Malia Hosaka & Brandi Wine) vs. The Kimber Bombs(Kimber Lee & Cherry Bomb) - Tag Team Titles

IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)

Next show is Thursday 2/26 in Clarksville, IN:
-Kongo Kong vs. Mitch Page - Heavyweight Title
-Davey Richards vs. Shane Mercer
-J.C. Rotten & Zodiak vs. John Wayne Murdoch & Reed Bentley - Bullrope Match
-Randi West vs. Mistress Burgandi

AAW(www.aawrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 2/28 in Merrionette Park, IL:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Davey Richards - Heavyweight Title
-Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) vs. The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) - TLC Match
-Ricochet vs. Josh Alexander
-Jimmy Jacobs vs. Ethan Page
-Silas Young vs. Matt Cage
-Paco Gonzalez vs. Justice Jones

ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)

Next show is Sunday 4/12 in Austin, TX.

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

Monday, February 23, 2015

Anarchy Wrestling TV #472

-Commentators:  Brett Wolverton & John "The Body" Johnson.
-Shadow Jackson d. "P-Dog" Mike Posey(w/ C.B. Suave) by DQ; Suave pulled the referee out of the ring as Shadow had P-Dog pinned after a Stone Cold Stunner (8:33 aired).  Suave punched referee D.A. Brewer and P-Dog shoved him down...but Brewer fired up and fought off Suave and P-Dog.
-"The Encore" Kevin Blue won a four-corner match with Jacob Ashworth, "The Violence Artist" Trever Aeon, and El Gran Laredo; Lars Manderson pulled Ashworth out of the ring as he had Laredo pinned after an inverted swinging neckbreaker, leading to Blue covering Laredo for the pin (13:40 aired).  Blue earned a title shot with his win and decided to challenge Corey Hollis for his T.V. Title.
-John Johnson brought out "The Technician" Todd Sexton...Sexton talked about how injuries have caught up to him and he'll have to retire as a result.  However, the fans' heckling got to him and he yelled that he's NOT afraid of "Hit For Hire" Bobby Moore...he called Moore to the ring and said they were even after Moore cost him the T.V. Title.  Sexton offered a handshake, but Moore nailed him and beat him up at ringside.  Johnson tried to help but Sexton accidentally hit his manager, so Moore continued the attack until referees arrived in an attempt to restore order.  Security guards had to intervene to keep them separated...and Moore challenged Sexton to a Valentine's Day Massacre street fight.

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.

DISCLAIMER:  I'm biased.  Deal with it.

The weather forecast wasn't looking too sunny heading into the weekend.  Fortunately, the worst of it didn't hit the Metro East as it was 40 degrees and clear for most of Saturday.  Unfortunately, it did affect the status of the special guest as James J. Dillon's flight was cancelled due to weather issues.  Promoter Herb Simmons posted the info on his Facebook that afternoon...I appreciate his honesty in that regard.  (He did the same thing with Marty Jannetty's no-show.)  The attendance was a bit lower than usual but filled out to be a decent crowd.

Your ring announcer was Drew Abbenhaus; your referees were Denny Thomas & Terry Riley.

Morgan sang the National Anthem again...good job.

Herb Simmons started the show by letting the fans know about J.J. Dillon's absence, offering refunds to anyone who wanted them.  I didn't see any takers.

"The Don Mega" Shorty Biggs vs. "Dead Sexy" Daniel Gunner:  I wanted to make the joke about how one of these guys might just win a match, but it would have been ill-timed since Gunner won in January (beating Keith Smith Jr.).  Fine opener for what it was; the referee caught Gunner trying to use the ropes for illegal leverage at one point.  Shorty went on to win via clean rollup in 10:05...it was a popular finish for the night, as you'll see.

Keith Smith Jr. vs. Waco:  This was Keith Jr.'s second singles match after losing his one-on-one debut against Gunner.  Keith has definitely been emulating his father's style with the technical game and the chops.  However, shenanigans led to the finish as Waco won with a rollup(second of the night) and a pull of the tights right in the TV camera's view...have fun editing that, guys.  Anywho, the masked man walked away with the cheap win in 6:12...this was the second time Keith Jr. had fallen victim to underhanded tactics.  Will that sway his sense of fair play in the near future?

"Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent vs. "Ironman" Ken Kasa(w/ Travis Cook):  Don't think these guys had crossed paths since the GCW days...back then it would have been "Slim Sexy" vs. Ian Storm and the face/heel roles would have been reversed.  Vincent hasn't been taking it easy since his return as he's had a few lengthy matches, including the time-limit draw with Brandon Espinosa.  I thought they had a pretty good matchup here; Travis got in a cheapshot with his cane behind the referee's back, allowing Kasa to get the screwy victory in 12:28.

Cue intermission~!  Side note:  Espy worked the Ring Of Honor show in Georgia this past weekend; he was one of the notable absences from the SICW card, others being Daniel Eads and Ax Allwardt.

Ron Powers vs. Bubba Troll:  Didn't expect a technical classic here, obviously.  Powers seemed to play by his own rules as he destroyed Troll with a chair outside the ring...this was in full view of the referee without a disqualification being called.  Not a big deal, just a question of consistent officiating (especially after his match with Attila Khan last month).  Powers finished the job in short order after that beatdown, winning with a legdrop off the second rope in 3:44.

Big Jim Hoffarth vs. "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook):  We got a double surprise here...not just Hargas' return to action after a long layoff, but also his new alignment with the Travis Cook Organization.  He's a soft-spoken guy, so having a mouthpiece will probably do him some good.  I wasn't sure how this one would turn out, but Hargas won via rollup(number three on the night) with feet on the ropes for illegal leverage in 5:12.

"The Old School Warrior" Chaz Wesson vs. "Wildchild" Curtis Wylde(w/ Wyldefyre):  The effects of Wesson's chops were somewhat blunted by Wylde's shirt.  Wyldefyre wasn't shy about getting involved on more than one occasion.  The ending was oddly weak as she got into the ring to bodily shield her man from Wesson's chops...that somehow drew a DQ in 8:51 despite no contact being made with Wylde's opponent.  Chaz got his hands on Wyldefyre and threatened to hit her, but settled for a quick swat on the backside to send her on her way.  I suspect that issue isn't settled.

Cue intermission numero dos.  Side note:  I was made aware that Jayden Fenix(the new third member of the Black Hand Warriors) is the artist known as Jamell Harris in World League Wrestling.

Flash Flanagan vs. "Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson(w/ Big Daddy) for the Classic Title:  This was announced as Gary's last shot at the title...they didn't specify if it was his last shot at Flash or his last shot at the belt, period.  It seemed like an odd stipulation considering this was his first match against Flanagan while Flash was champion; if Flash had screwed him over previously and refused to grant him a rematch until Gary made that concession, then it might have been a bit more logical.  They had crossed paths a few times in tag matches and traded pinfall victories, but I'm pretty sure this was their first one-on-one encounter.  Gary brought out the GLADIATOR HELMET~! for the big occasion...only Gary could get away with some of the ring attire choices that Gary makes, and I mean that in the best possible way.  Solid bout between these two, as expected...Flanagan couldn't put Gary away so he went for his kendo stick.  Big Daddy protested and drew the champion's attention, giving Jackson the opening to roll up Flanagan for the three-count(fourth rollup of the night) and win the Classic Title in 13:02!

A big celebration ensued as the face locker room emptied to congratulate the new titleholder...it had been a little while since Gary had held a championship(his last being the MMWA Heavyweight Title).  Gary reminded us of THE RULES~! before taking his leave...Flash blew his top and refused to leave the ring until Herb called some of East Carondelet's finest law enforcement officers to ringside to escort him to the exit.

Red River Jack(w/ Big Daddy) vs. Attila Khan(w/ Travis Cook):  Interesting choice of a main event...the title match hasn't gone on last in the past few shows.  This was another match that I didn't expect to go long or be a high-flying affair...Khan played hide-the-international-object for most of it.  Having learned a bit about Khan's past, I have to tip my Wayne's World cap in respect to how completely the man reinvented himself.  Jack hit his Double-R-J(Diamond Cutter) finisher but Kasa & Hargas manhandled Big Daddy at ringside and handcuffed him to the ringpost, then rushed the ring for the DQ in about 3:32.  (Drew admittedly didn't get the precise time, but that sounds about right.)  The heels choked out RRJ with a rope and held him against the ropes, leading to Travis calling out "The King Of Chaos" Ricky Cruz for the honor of unmasking the man they believe to be Ron Powers.  Ricky nearly got the mask completely off...but then turned around and attacked Kasa and Hargas!  What's Spanish for "Ladies and gentlemen, we have a face turn"?  Ricky even got in a shot on Travis before the heels took their leave...

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The weather affected other parts of the wrestling world this weekend...World League Wrestling cancelled their show in Troy, MO due to ice on their parking lot.  The show was put off until next Friday...so I may finally be able to attend a WLW show.  Woo.

World Powerhouse Wrestling had their second show on Saturday in Collinsville, IL.  The event raised a bit of a firestorm on my Facebook page over the potential quality of the show...I should probably leave it at that.  I wasn't there so I can't personally judge, but I'll try to watch whatever video of the event that I can find.  Comments are anonymous on my blogs, so chime in if you wish.  It sounds like they had a decent enough attendance number.

Next few weeks look like this:
-Friday 2/27:  WLW in Troy, MO
-Saturday 3/7:  Dynamo in Fenton, MO; PWE in Pontoon Beach, IL
-Saturday 3/14:  PWCS in Granite City, IL; MMWA in St. Louis, MO
-Saturday 3/21:  SICW in East Carondelet, IL (Nikolai Volkoff appearing)

Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.

P.S. We are all marks.

Sunday, February 22, 2015

WWE Fast Lane

-Seth Rollins, The Big Show, & Kane(w/ Jamie Knoble & Joey Mercury) d. Dolph Ziggler, Ryback, & Erick Rowan; Show PUNCHed Ziggler as he was pummeling Kane in the corner, allowing Kane to finish Dolph with the chokeslam.  The Authority team tried to do some post-match damage, but Randy Orton returned for the save and RKOed Knoble, Mercury, and Kane.
-Goldust d. Stardust via crucifix pin after countering a Crossrhodes attempt.
-Antonio Cesaro & Tyson Kidd(w/ Natalya Neidhart) d. Jimmy & Jey Uso(w/ Naomi Night) to win the Tag Team Titles when Kidd pinned Jimmy Uso after the swinging fisherman buster.
-Nikki Bella(w/ Brie Bella) d. Paige Knight via rollup w/ tights to retain the Women's Title.
-Wade "Bad News" Barrett d. Dean Ambrose by DQ to retain the Intercontinental Title; Barrett tried to walk away from the match and Ambrose dragged him back into the ring, stomping him down in the corner without breaking at the referee's five-count.  Ambrose dropped Barrett with Dirty Deeds v2.0(double-underhook DDT) and left with the title belt.
-Alexander Rusev(w/ Lana Perry) d. John Cena to retain the U.S. Title; Lana distracted the referee and Rusev kicked Cena below the belt, then dropped him with a jumping thrust kick.  After that, Rusev locked on the Accolade(camel clutch) for the unconscious submission.
-Roman Reigns d. Daniel Bryan with the spear.

New Japan, ROH, SICW

NJPW World Pro Wrestling Episode 6

-Commentators:  Mauro Ranallo & Josh Barnett.
-Flashback to August 2013(clips):  Hiroyoshi Tenzan d. "Machine Gun" Karl Anderson with the Gun Stun(Ace Crusher) (4:56 aired).
-Flashback to August 2013(clips):  IWGP Tag Team Champion Davey Boy Smith Jr.(w/ TAKA Michinoku) d. Satoshi Kojima with the Bulldog Bomb(sitout powerbomb) (9:31 aired).
-Flashback to August 2013:  IWGP Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura d. Kota Ibushi(non-title) after the Boma Ye(flying knee strike) (19:18 aired).

ROH TV

-Commentators:  Kevin Kelly & Truth Martini.
-Alberto El Patrón d. A.C.H. with the cross-armbreaker (8:55 aired).
-"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin d. Mark Briscoe after hitting the Jay Driller(double-underhook piledriver) (8:02 aired).  Elgin threatened to fishhook Mark with a spare turnbuckle bolt before Heavyweight Champion Jay Briscoe made the save.  However, Elgin laid out Jay with the title belt and posed with the gold.  Tommaso Ciampa took out Elgin and posed with the belt, then Todd Hanson booted Ciampa and posed the belt...that led to a huge four-way brawl.
-Jay Lethal d. Roderick Strong(w/ Truth Martini & J. Diesel) to retain the T.V. Title; Jimmy Jacobs did commentary during Martini's absence from the broadcast table.  B.J. Whitmer attacked Strong with a series of exploder suplexes and it seemed like the match would end in a no-contest, but Strong demanded that the match be restarted.  (12:21 aired).  Strong followed Whitmer to the backstage area and the two brawled...then Alberto EL Patrón hit the ring to fight with Lethal.

SICW Wrestling Explosion

-Commentators:  Herb Simmons & Drew Abbenhaus.
-"Dead Sexy" Daniel Gunner d. Keith Smith Jr. with a rollup and feet on the ropes for illegal leverage.
-Flashback to September 1983: King Kong Brody & Jerry Oates fought Nikolai Volkoff & Adrian Adonis to a double DQ when all four men brawled in the ring.

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

-"The Don Mega" Shorty Biggs d. "Dead Sexy" Daniel Gunner via rollup (10:05).
-Waco d. Keith Smith Jr. with a rollup and handful of tights (6:12).
-"Ironman" Ken Kasa(w/ Travis Cook) d. "Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent after Travis hit Vincent with his cane behind the referee's back (12:28).
-Ron Powers d. Bubba Troll after a legdrop off the second rope (3:44).
-"The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook) d. Big Jim Hoffarth via rollup with feet on the ropes for illegal leverage (5:12).
-"The Old School Warrior" Chaz Wesson d "Wildchild" Curtis Wylde(w/ Wyldefyre) by DQ when Wyldefyre blatantly entered the ring to stand between her man and Chaz (8:51).  Chaz let her off lightly with a spanking.
-"Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson(w/ Big Daddy) d. Flash Flanagan to win the Classic Title; Flanagan brought his kendo stick into the ring but got sidetracked by Big Daddy, leading to Jackson rolling him up for the pinfall to end his three-month reign (13:02)!
-Red River Jack(w/ Big Daddy) d. Attila Khan(w/ Travis Cook) by DQ; Khan repeatedly used a foreign object to wear down his opponent.  Jack hit the Double-R-J(RKO) but Kasa & Hargas attacked Big Daddy and handcuffed him to the ringpost, then went after RRJ for the disqualification (3:32).  The Travis Cook Organization members choked out RRJ with a rope and Travis Cook called out "The King Of Chaos" Ricky Cruz for the honor of the unmasking...Cruz nearly removed the hood, but turned around and cleaned house on Kasa and Hargas!  Ricky even got in a shot in Travis Cook en route to clearing the ring...

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Saturday WPW results from Collinsville, IL:

-Bioshock d. Wapo Choncho to retain the U.S. Title.
-Curtis Payne d. Ratt.
-Ivan Stroganov & Victor Cortez d. Alex Steele & Knight Fyre to become the first Tag Team Champions.
-Damian Blade won a ten-man Royal Rumble.  Other participants:  The Searcher, Hawk Elliot, Dan Walsh, Rage, Uriah Eleazar, Paradox, Douglas O'Shea, Rick Ruby, & Wapo Choncho.
-Uriah Eleazar d. Paradox.
-Curtis Payne d. Gauge Evans.
-Xavier Frost d. Scar by DQ to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Heavyweight Champion Xavier Frost, Dan Walsh, & Damian Blade d. Scar, The Searcher, & U.S. Champion Bioshock.

Saturday ROH results from Norcross, GA:

-Brandon Espinosa & Jack Jameson d. The Washington Bullets(Jon & Trey Williams).
-Caprice Coleman d. "P-Dog" Mike Posey.
-Corey Hollis vs. Jonathan Gresham ended in a no-contest.
-B.J. Whitmer & Adam Page d. Corey Hollis & Jonathan Gresham.
-Matt Sydal d. Delirious.
-Roderick Strong d. Tag Team Champion Kyle O'Reilly.
-Moose d. A.C.H.
-Todd Hanson won a non-title six-way match with T.V. Champion Jay Lethal, Michael Elgin, Tommaso Ciampa, Will Ferrara, and Cedric Alexander.
-A.J. Styles d. Tag Team Champion Bobby Fish.
-Michael Bennett & Matt Taven d. The Briscoe Brothers(Heavyweight Champion Jay & Mark) in a three-stages-of-Hell match(standard, table, falls-count-anywhere).

Saturday AAW Vanguard results from Berwyn, IL:

-Sea Man won a mini-battle royal with Harvey Bower, Storm Grayson, J.J. Garrett, and Brandon Aarons.
-Ace Perry won a five-way match with Trevor Court, Mat Fitchett, Marek Brave, and Kirk Warmack.
-Paco Gonzalez d. Danny Adams.
-Alexia Nicole d. Jasmine.
-Tweek Phoenix & Lamar Titan d. Thomas Sinclair & Isaias Velazquez.
-Mr. Bernard d. Andrew Arthur.
-Marek Brave d. Jake O'Neill.
-Cody Rice, Bucky Collins, & Mallaki Matthews d. Trik Davis, Eli Machete, & Connor Braxton.
-Juntai Miller d. Knight Wagner.
-The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph, Frank Wyatt, & Jake Parnell) d. The Clash(Austin Mannix, Tommy Treznik, & Cameron Skyy).
-Christian Rose d. Ariya Daivari.

Sunday IWA-MS results from Clarksville, IN:

-Ace Perry d. Shane Smalls.
-Thunderkitty d. Randi West.
-Alexandre Rudolph d. Mikey McFinnegan.
-Shane Mercer d. Kaden Sade.
-The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) d. The Viking War Party(Frank Wyatt & Jake Parnell).
-Dale Patricks d. Joseph Schwartz.
-J.C. Rotten & Zodiak d. John Wayne Murdoch & Reed Bentley.

Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:

-Barrett Brown d. Jack Jameson.
-The Hole F'n Team(Johnny Axxle & Mr. B) d. Chucky & Mad Tigre.
-Thomas Muños, D.G. Taylor, & Zac Taylor d. Dressed To Kill(Dylan Dunbar, Donny Brookes, & Johnny D'Bol).
-Cherry Ramons d. Killah Kash.
-Wade Olsen & Dick Money d. Kenny Steele & Payday.
-Jojo Bravo d. Su Yung to retain the T.V. Title.
-Darin Childs won a four-way dance with Masada, Gregory James, and Jason Silver.
-Scot Summers d. Kyle Hawk.
-Steve O. Reno d. Angel Blue to retain the U-30 Title.
-Seph Anunnaki won a six-way dance with Li'l Tony, Sky DaLacrimosa, Benny Bravo, Skitzo, and Rey Ortiz.
-Ricky Starks d. A.C.H. to retain the Heavyweight Title.

NOTE:  Thursday's IWA-MS show in Clarksville, IN and Saturday's WLW show in Troy, MO were both cancelled.

Saturday, February 21, 2015

TNA Impact

Commentators:  Josh Mathews & Taz

Matt Hardy & The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) d. The Revolution(Tag Team Champions James Storm & Abyss & Manik)(w/ The Great Senada & Koya Shera); Hardy hit a Twist Of Fate assisted by a top-rope double-stomp to the back from Eddie, then Davey added another double-stomp off the top rope and Eddie got the pin (6:28).  The Revolutions members beat down Hardy and the Wolves after the match...then Abyss gave Manik the Blackhole Slam as punishment for losing.

Grado d. Al Snow after IT'S THE BIG FOOT (4:31).  Snow grudgingly raised Grado's hand after the match but the Beat Down Clan(X-Division Champion Low-Ki, Samoa Joe, & Kenny King) attacked both men.  However, Drew Galloway made his TNA debut by jumping the guardrail and clearing the ring with a lead pipe.

Taryn Terrell d. Angelina Love(w/ Robbie Eckos, Jessie Godderz, & D.J. Shiima Xion) with the Taryn Cutter to retain the Women's Title (2:38).  Amazing Kong confronted Taryn after the match...Taryn refused to back down but Kong overpowered her, dropping her with the Implant Buster.  Gail Kim hit the ring to stand up to her old rival Kong...Kong held up the belt before leaving it with Taryn and exiting the ring.

Eric Young d. Tommy Dreamer in a hardcore match after the piledriver (4:20 plus a few minutes of brawling before the opening bell).

Mickie James returned to TNA to confront Bram Cameron over his feud with her fiancèe Brutus Magnus...Bram insulted her and got slapped for it.

20-Man Rumble:
#1 Kenny King
#2 Austin Aries
#3 Crazzy Steve
#4 Jessie Godderz
#5 Bram Cameron
#6 Koya Shera...he scored the first elimination by backdropping Steve out of the ring.
#7 Sgt. Chris Melendez
#8 Ken Anderson...Melendez was eliminated during the ad break by Bram.
#9 Samuel Shaw(during ad break)
#10 D.J. Shiima Xion(during ad break)
#11 The Great Senada(during ad break)
#12 Tyrus Clay
#13 Rockstar Spud...Tyrus cleaned house by dumping out Shaw, Godderz, and Xion in rapid succession.  Spud went after Tyrus but was overpowered and sent floorward.
#14 Robbie Eckos...Tyrus threw out Koya, but Senada green-misted Tyrus to slow him down.  Anderson eliminated Senada and then got Tyrus out of the ring while he was blinded.
#15 Phil Gunner
#16 Ethan Carter III...Aries dropkicked Robbie E out of the ring.  Gunner eliminated Bram and Anderson threw out EC3.
#17 Samoa Joe
#18 X-Division Champion Low-Ki
#19 Montel Vontavious Porter...Joe threw out Anderson as M.V.P. made his way to the ring.  The united Beat Down Clan dominated and Joe threw out Gunner.
#20 Kurt Angle...Low-Ki eliminated Aries, leaving Angle alone with the BDC.

Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley came out to observe the proceedings at this point...Angle managed to low-bridge Joe out of the ring, then backdropped Low-Ki to the floor and dumped out King.  The BDC members hung around ringside...Low-Ki and King ran interference and M.V.P. booted Angle over the top for the win (22:41 aired).

Friday, February 20, 2015

Lucha Underground + Superstars

Lucha Underground Episode 15

-Commentators:  Matt Striker & Vampiro.
-Mil Muertes d. Chavo Guerrero Jr. by DQ when Chavo hit Muertes with a chair (5:35); Catrina Perez came out midway through the match.  Muertes shrugged off the attack and dropped Chavo on the chair with the Flatliner...then ordered Catrina into the ring for the "lick of death".  She refused and Muertes teased hitting her with the Flatliner, but Fenix made the save...and got a kiss from Catrina for his efforts.
-Backstage:  Promoter Dario Cueto met with The Crew(Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco, & Bael) and congratulated them on their attack on Big Rycklon Stephens.  He rewarded them with a main event spot:  A no-DQ match against Sexy Star, Pimpinela Escarlata, & Mascarita Sagrada.
-Ivelisse Velez(w/ Son Of Havoc) d. Angèlico; Havoc hit Angèlico with an enzuigiri behind the referee's back, allowing Ivelisse to get the rollup pin (2:42).  After the match, Angèlico asked for a rematch but told Ivelisse to leave her boyfriend at home...
-Earlier today:  Vampiro did a sitdown interview with El Texano Jr....he said he had dominated AAA in recent years and had come to reclaim his title from Alberto El Patrón.
-El Texano Jr. d. Super Fly after a Death Valley Driver onto the knee followed by a more standard neckbreaker (1:32).  Alberto El Patrón came out to confront his rival after the bout, brawling with him on the arena floor.    Alberto got the upper hand and whipped Texano with his own bullrope until referees and security restored order.
-Backstage:  Cueto met with Brian Cage who demanded to be named the champion.  Cueto said that he lost by DQ when he faced Prince Puma, so he'll grant him a non-title match on next week's show to earn his opportunity.  After Cage left, Chavo stormed into the office and said that he was quitting...
-Elsewhere backstage:  Black Lotus found the jail cell of Cueto's "monster"...but someone stopped her before she could do any more than say a few words.
-Sexy Star, Pimpinela Escarlata, & Mascarita Sagrada d. The Crew(Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco, & Bael) in a no-DQ match.  Star was left on her own after The Crew injured Escarlata and then Sagrada; Big Ryck distracted The Crew and Star victory-rolled Cisco for the flash pin (7:43).

WWE Superstars

-Commentators:  Rich Brennan & Byron Saxton.
-Johnny Fandango(w/ Rosa Mendes) d. Adam Rose(w/ Rosebuds) with the Last Dance(guillotine legdrop) (3:47).
-Jack Swagger d. Curtis Axel via Patriot Lock(anklelock) (8:13 aired).

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Comedy Part 550: First Time At Jacobsmeyer's

Location:  Jacobsmeyer's Tavern
Emcee:  H.D. Reeves
After:  Darin Duffin
Before:  Josh Miller

Darin asked me to perform at this bar show in Granite City; I'd heard of shows at the venue in the past but hadn't been to one until now.  One of my cousins lives in the area but I didn't think to text him about it until the last minute...maybe next time.  I went up early and had a good time with my set...I'm still working on remembering all the tags for my newest extended bit.  The show also featured Greg McClintock, Kathy Zeman, Aaron Brooks, and Ben Flug...good times.

Midweek wrestling flood

WWE Main Event

-Commentators:  Tom Phillips & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-The Lucha Dragons(Sin Cara & Kalisto) d. Curtis Axel & Heath Slater; Sin Cara lifted up Slater in his deadlift powerbomb and Kalisto came off the top rope with a corkscrew bodyblock before getting the pinfall (5:10).
-Stardust d. Zack Ryder after the Crossrhodes (2:15).
-Titus O'Neil d. Adam Rose(w/ Rosebuds) by DQ when some of the Rosebuds interfered (1:09).  Darren Young made the save to return the favor from Monday's Raw.  (The Rosebuds included Mia Yim and Leva Bates.)
-Antonio Cesaro(w/ Tyson Kidd & Natalya Neidhart) d. Jack Swagger with the Neutralizer (9:45 aired).

TNA XPlosion

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews & Jeremy Borash.
-Noam Dar & Kay Lee Ray d. Rampage Brown & Gail Kim when Dar rolled up Brown (6:28 aired).

AAW Pro Wrestling Season 2 Episode 18

-Commentators:  Derek St. Holmes, Dave Prazak, & Phil Colvin.
-Ryan Boz won a non-title handicap fans-bring-the-weapons match against Tag Team Champions The Wet Bandits("Dirty" Dan Lawrence & Markus Crane) when he pinned Crane after a Boz Driver(sitout Tombstone) onto a pile of plunder (17:59).
-Flashback to February 2013:  A.C.H. d. Mat Fitchett after a modified cradle DDT (10:40).
-The Wet Bandits noted that they are STILL the Tag Champs...they claimed to be done with Ryan Boz and said they'll face any tag team put in front of them.

WWE Smackdown

-Commentators:  Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, & Byron Saxton.
-Daniel Bryan d. Mike Mizanin(w/ Damien Sandow) with the Yes Lock (2:56)
-Ryback d Kane via Shellshock (3:50).
-"R-Truth" Ron Killings d. Intercontinental Champion Wade "Bad News" Barrett(non-title); Dean Ambrose did commentary and distracted Barrett by ignoring him, allowing R-Truth to get the rollup pin (3:09).
-The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) d. Big E Langston & Xavier Woods(w/ Kofi Kingston when Konnor pinned Big E after the Fall Of Man(legsweep/flying European uppercut combo) (2:52).
-Roman Reigns d. Luke Harper with the spear (5:10).
-The Big Show d Erick Rowan after the chokeslam (1:26).
-Paige Knight d. Cameron Lynn with the scorpion crosslock (2:07); Women's Champion Nikki Bella & Brie Bella did commentary.
-Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso(w/ Jey Uso & Naomi Night) vs. Tyson Kidd(w/ Antonio Cesaro & Natalya Neidhart) ended in a no-contest when U.S. Champion Alexander Rusev interrupted the match by attacking the Usos (0:56).
-Seth Rollins d. Dolph Ziggler with the advanced curbstomp (6:40 aired).  The Big Show & Kane came out midway through the match since Jamie Knoble & Joey Mercury had been banned from ringside; Ryback & Erick Rowan came out to even the odds.  Knoble & Mercury came out to celebrate with The Authority members...then they hit the ring to do some damage to the outnumbered face trio.
-Added to Fast Lane:  Ziggler/Ryback/Rowan vs. Rollins/Show/Kane.

Comedy Part 549: Going Down To Valley Park

Location:  Valley Park Funny Bone
Emcee:  Mike Reigner
After:  Jon Maddy
Before:  Tim Riordan

With Hey Guys Comedy doing a benefit show on Wednesday night, I went to the Valley Park Funny Bone's open-mic night for the first time in a while.  I wanted to focus on my fresher material, especially my new extended bit focusing on an unfortunate introduction I once received.  I went up early and feel like I did okay for the audience that was there.  I'll be performing at Jacobsmeyer's Tavern in Granite City tonight at 8...hope to see you there if you're free.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

WWE NXT

-Commentators:  Rich Brennan, Jason Albert, & Corey Graves.
-General Manager S. William Regal addressed Kevin Owens' NXT Title win and said that Owens would face Adrian Neville in a non-title match tonight.
-The new NXT Champion officially started the show...he said Sami Zayn was in his past and Finn Bálor is in his future.
-Rhyno d. Elias Samson after the GORE (0:32).
-Backstage:  Devin Taylor interviewed Finn Bálor about his upcoming title shot at Kevin Owens...but he was interrupted by Rhyno passing through the interview area.
-Enzo Amore & "Big Cass" Colin Cassady(w/ Carmella Van Damme) d. The Vaudevillains("The Artiste" Aiden English & Simon Gotch) when Enzo pinned English after IT'S THE BIG FOOT by Cassady (2:06).  NXT Tag Team Champions Wesley Blake & Buddy Murphy addressed Enzo & Cass from the TitanTron...they seemed to have eyes for Carmella but didn't think too highly of their future challengers.
-Backstage:  Greg Hamilton interviewed Adrian Neville about his main event tonight.
-Earlier today:  Bayley Rose didn't quite win the NXT Women's Title at RIVAL, but her day will come.  Becky Lynch blames her loss on Bayley and takes solace in the fact that Charlotte Flair is no longer champion.
-"The Moonchild" C.J. Parker protested his lack of involvement in the NXT special, vowing to stop the show until he got his way and even wrapping up the ring ropes in yellow caution tape.  However, the hacking graphic cut into the show and Solomon Crowe(fka Sami Callihan) finally made his TV debut by attacking Parker!  We now return you to your regularly-scheduled program...
-NXT Women's Champion "The Boss" Sasha Banks d. "Blue Pants" Leva Bates with the Bank Statement(modified Crippler Crossface) (2:29).  Greg Hamilton interviewed Sasha after the match about her title win.
-After NXT Takeover: RIVAL went off the air:  Trainers helped Sami Zayn out of the ring.  They played comments from the ringside doctor about his physical condition...he said Zayn wanted to fulfill his obligations and went on WWE's foreign tour, but he will return to NXT very soon.
-NXT Champion Kevin Owens d. "The Man That Gravity Forgot" Adrian Neville(non-title) after the pop-up powerbomb (11:42 aired).

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

This week in wrestling

WWE(www.wwe.com)

Main Event this week has:
-Jack Swagger vs. Antonio Cesaro
-Titus O'Neil vs. Adam Rose
-The Lucha Dragons(Sin Cara & Kalisto) vs. Curtis Axel & Heath Slater
-Zack Ryder vs. Stardust

NXT this Wednesday has:
-Kevin Owens vs. Adrian Neville
-Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady vs. The Vaudevillains(Aiden English & Simon Gotch)
-Sasha Banks vs. Leva Bates
-Rhyno vs. Elias Samson

Superstars this week has:
-Jack Swagger vs. Curtis Axel
-Johnny Fandango vs. Adam Rose

Smackdown on Thursday has:
-Dolph Ziggler vs. Seth Rollins
-Ryback vs. Kane
-Roman Reigns vs. Luke Harper
-Daniel Bryan vs. Mike Mizanin
-Wade "Bad News" Barrett vs "R-Truth" Ron Killings
-Jimmy Uso vs. Tyson Kidd
-Big E Langston & Xavier Woods vs. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor)
-Erick Rowan vs. The Big Show
-Paige Knight vs. Cameron Lynn

Fast Lane is on Sunday 2/22:
-Roman Reigns vs. Daniel Bryan
-Wade "Bad News" Barrett vs. Dean Ambrose - Intercontinental Title
-Alexander Rusev vs. John Cena - U.S. Title
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. Antonio Cesaro & Tyson Kidd - Tag Team Titles
-Nikki Bella vs. Paige Knight - Women's Title
-Goldust vs. Stardust

TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)

Impact on Friday has:
-Gauntlet Battle Royal
-The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) & Matt Hardy vs. The Revolution(James Storm, Abyss, & Manik)
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Eric Young - Hardcore Match
-Grado vs. Al Snow
-Amazing Kong vs. Angelina Love

RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)

ROH TV this week has:
-Alberto El Patrón vs. A.C.H.
-Jay Lethal vs. Roderick Strong - T.V. Title
-Mark Briscoe vs. Michael Elgin

Next show is Saturday 2/21 in Norcross, GA:
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) vs. Michael Bennett & Matt Taven - Three Stages Of Hell Match(Standard, Table, Falls-Count-Anywhere)
-A.J. Styles vs. Bobby Fish
-Matt Sydal vs. Delirious
-Roderick Strong vs. Kyle O'Reilly
-A.C.H. vs. Moose

ROH has a show on Sunday 3/1 in Las Vegas, NV:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Michael Elgin vs. Tommaso Ciampa vs. Todd Hanson - Heavyweight Title
-A.J. Styles vs. A.C.H.
-Jay Lethal vs. Alberto El Patrón - T.V. Title
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) - Tag Team Titles - Lucha Rules
-Roderick Strong vs. B.J. Whitmer
-Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows vs. The Addiction(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian) vs. Michael Bennett & Matt Taven
-Mark Briscoe vs. Moose
-Matt Sydal vs. Cedric Alexander
-O.D.B. vs. Maria Kanellis-Bennett

ROH returns to the St. Louis area on Friday 6/5 in Collinsville, IL.

NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)

Next episode of World Pro Wrestling has:
-Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Kota Ibushi
-Satoshi Kojima vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.
-Hiroyoshi Tenzan vs. Karl Anderson

LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.elreynetwork.com/originals/lucha)

This week's show has:
-Mil Muertes vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.
-Super Fly vs. El Texano Jr.
-Angelico vs. Ivelisse Velez
-Sexy Star, Pimpinela Escarlata, & Mascarity Sagrada vs. The Crew(Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco, & Bael)

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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 4/17 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Jojo Bravo - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-Three-Falls Match
-Louis Lyndon vs. Jonathan Gresham
-Tag Team Title Tournament Quarterfinals & Semifinals:  The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell), The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter), Roscoe Eat Lisa(Mikey McFinnegan & Zakk Sawyers), The Kentucky Buffet(Matt Cage & Alex Castle)

SLA has a show on Saturday 4/18 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Davey Richards - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-Three-Falls Match
-Tag Team Title Tournament Finals

DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/7 in Fenton, MO:
-Mike Outlaw vs. Ricky Cruz - Heavyweight Title
-Jackal vs. Jake Dirden

SICW(www.sicw.org)

Next show is Saturday 2/21 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Flash Flanagan vs. Gary Jackson - Classic Title
-Red River Jack vs. Attila Khan
-Appearing:  J.J. Dillon

MMWA(www.mmwastl.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/14 in St. Louis, MO:
-Gary Jackson vs. Brian James
-Andrew Wilder vs. Brandon Espinosa

PWCS(www.facebook.com/pwcswrestling)

Next show is Saturday 3/14 in Granite City, IL:
-Steven Kennedy(Resurgence) vs. Gary Jay(Ego Busters)
-Jojo Bravo(Blacklist) vs. ?(Team Anarchy)
-Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett(Resurgence) vs. Dan Walsh & Brandon Espinosa(Ego Busters)
-Makaze(Blacklist) vs. Alex Castle(Team Anarchy)
-Outtkast & Angelus Layne(Blacklist) vs. The Submission Squad(Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy(Team Anarchy)
-Jake Dirden(Resurgence) vs. Danny Adams
-Appearing:  The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell), Adam Rich, Justin D'Air

HIGH RISK WRESTLING(herecomesthepain.bpt.me)

Next show is Sunday 4/5 in Belleville, IL:
-Trevor Murdoch vs. Silas Young

PRO WRESTLING EPIC(www.prowrestlingepic.com/)

Next show is Saturday 3/7 in Pontoon Beach, IL:
-Epic 8 Tournament For The Heavyweight Title:  Brandon Aarons, Leone Mephisto, Billy McNeil, Tony Kozina, LaMarcus Clinton, Evan Morris, Paco Gonzalez, Danny Adams

METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 4/4 in Kansas City, KS:
-Derek Stone vs. Trevor Murdoch - Heavyweight Title
-Jeremy Wyatt & Bradley Charles vs. Mark Sterling & Mike Sydal
-The Kobra Kai Dojo(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs Jake & Ryan King - Tag Team Titles

3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 3/6 in Des Moines, IA:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Bradley Charles - Heavyweight Title
-Zach Thompson vs. Kraig Keesaman - Pure Wrestling Title
-The Huang Chung Warriors(Ricky Kwong & Aaron Masterson) vs. Jake & Ryan King - Tag Team Titles
-Ray Stryker vs. Mark Sterling
-Brandon Bennett vs. Devin Thomas
-Mad Dog McDowell vs. Ryan Slade
-Mike Sydal vs. Nate Redwing

3XW has a show on Saturday 3/14 in Stuart, IA:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Nate Redwing - Heavyweight Title
-Zach Thompson vs. Kraig Keesaman - Pure Wrestling Title
-The Huang Chung Warriors(Ricky Kwong & Aaron Masterson) vs. The Blade Brothers(Johnny Switchblade & Jesse Stilletto) - Tag Team Titles
-Ray Stryker vs. Levi McDaniel
-Brandon Bennett vs. Ryan Slade
-Devin Thomas vs. Bradley Charles

WLW(www.harleyrace.com)

Next show is Saturday 2/21 in Troy, MO:
-Leland Race vs. Michael Magnuson - Heavyweight Title
-High Level Enterprise(Jack Gamble & Jon Webb) vs. John E. Rock & Jamell Harris
-Stacey O'Brien vs. "Miss Natural" Heather Patera - Women's Title
-Mike Sydal vs. Superstar Steve Fender
-Kyle Roberts vs. Dave DeLorean

WLW has a show on Saturday 2/28 in Excelsior Springs, MO:
-Leland Race vs. Superstar Steve Fender - Heavyweight Title
-Jack Gamble vs. Brandon Espinosa
-Jon Webb vs. Air Raid
-Stacey O'Brien vs. Stacy Shadows - Women's Title
-The Beer City Bruisers(Matt Winchester & Nick Colucci) vs. The Black Hand Warriors(Michael Magnuson & Dave DeLorean)

WRESTLING INVADES AMERICA(no website)

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

WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/worldpowerhousewrestling)

Next show is Saturday 2/21 in Collinsville, IL:
-Xavier Frost vs. Scar - Heavyweight Title
-Grandmasters' Rumble:  Dan Walsh, Damian Blade, Rage, Hawk Elliot, Douglas O'Shea, Osiris, The Searcher, Rick Ruby, The Stud, Brian James
-Curtis Payne vs. Gauge Evans

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DRAGON GATE USA/EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)

Next show is Sunday 3/8 in Deer Park, NY:
-Drew Galloway vs. Roderick Strong - EVOLVE Title Cage Match

EVOLVE has a show on Thursday 3/26 in San Jose, CA:
-Drew Galloway vs. P.J. Black(fka Justin Gabriel)
-Biff Busick vs. Tommy End

EVOLVE has a show on Friday 3/27 in San Jose, CA:
-Ricochet vs. P.J. Black
-Chris Hero vs. Biff Busick
-Timothy Thatcher vs. Tommy End

EVOLVE has a show on Saturday 3/28 in San Jose, CA:
-Austin Aries & Roderick Strong vs. Ricochet & Uhaa Nation
-Chris Hero vs. Timothy Thatcher

ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.anarchy-wrestling.net)

Next show is Saturday 2/28 in Cornelia, GA:
-Billy Buck & Mikael Judas vs. Jagged Edge & B.J. Hancock

PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)

Next show is Friday 2/27 in Reseda CA:
-Roderick Strong vs. Trevor Lee - Heavyweight Title
-Chris Hero vs. Drew Gulak
-Biff Busick vs. Mike Bailey
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. The Monster Mafia(Ethan Page & Josh Alexander)
-Ricochet vs. Matt Sydal
-The Beaver Boys(Alex Reynolds & John Silver) vs. The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor)
-Tommaso Ciampa vs. Cedric Alexander
-A.R. Fox vs. A.C.H.

CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/7 in Gibsonville, NC:
-The Devastation Corporation(Max Smashmaster & Blaster McMassive) vs. The Osirian Portal(Amasis & Ophidian) - Campeonates De Parejas Best-Of-3-Falls Match

CHIKARA has a show on Sunday 3/8 in Norfolk, VA:
-Icarus vs. Nokken - Grand Championship

HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)

Next show is Saturday 3/7 in Philadelphia, PA:
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. Bobby Roode & Austin Aries
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Eric Young - Street Fight
-Team 3-D(Bully Ray & Brother Devon) vs. The Addiction(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
-Matt Hardy vs. Carlito Colón vs. Lance Hoyt

SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)

Next show is Saturday 3/28 in San Jose, CA:
-ChickFight Tournament

SHIMMER has shows on Saturday 4/11 and Sunday 4/12 in Berwyn, IL.

SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)

Next show is Friday 3/6 in Ybor City, FL:
-Mia Yim vs Ivelisse Velez vs. Nevaeh - SHINE Title
-Legendary(Malia Hosaka & Brandi Wine) vs. The Kimber Bombs(Kimber Lee & Cherry Bomb) - Tag Team Titles

IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)

Next show is Thursday 2/19 in Clarksville, IN:
-Lethal Lottery

AAW(www.aawrestling.com)

Next show(Vanguard) is on Saturday 2/21 in Berwyn, IL:
-The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph, Frank Wyatt, & Jake Parnell) vs. The Clash(Austin Mannix, Tommy Treznik, & Cameron Skyy)
-Isaias Velazquez & Thomas Sinclair vs Tweek Phoenix & Lamar Titan
-Alexia Nicole vs. Angelus Layne

AAW has a show on Saturday 2/28 in Merrionette Park, IL:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Davey Richards - Heavyweight Title
-Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) vs. The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) - TLC Match
-Ricochet vs. Josh Alexander
-Jimmy Jacobs vs. Ethan Page
-Silas Young vs. Matt Cage

ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)

Next show is Sunday 2/22 in Austin, TX:
-Ricky Starks vs. A.C.H. - Heavyweight Title
-Masada vs. Darin Childs vs. John Silver vs. Gregory James
-Lady Poison vs. Su Yung
-Cherry Ramons vs. Houston Carson
-Kyle Hawk vs. Scot Summers
-Stan Summers & Mad Tigre vs. The Hole F'n Team(Johnny Axxle & Mr. B)

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

WWE Raw

-Commentators:  Michael Cole, Booker T, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Dean Ambrose d. Luke Harper with the Dirty Deeds v2.0(double-underhook DDT) (7:34 aired).
-Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods(w/ Big E Langston) d. Goldust & Stardust when Kofi pinned Goldust after the Trouble In Paradise (3:00).  Stardust turned on Goldust after the match and dropped him with the Crossrhodes.
-Roman Reigns d. Kane by countout after spearing him on the arena floor (6:20); Daniel Bryan did commentary.
-Paige Knight d. Summer Rae with the scorpion crosslock (2:44); Women's Champion Nikki Bella & Brie Bella came out to threaten her after the match.
-Dolph Ziggler d. Seth Rollins(w/ Jamie Knoble & Joey Mercury) by DQ when J&J Security interfered after Dolph hit the Zigzag (joined in progress; 5:18 aired); Ryback & Erick Rowan made the save.
-Darren Young & Kevin Kross vs. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) never started as Ascension attacked Young & Kross before the bell; Titus O'Neil made the save to reunite with his former Prime Time Players tag team partner.
-Intercontinental Champion Wade "Bad News" Barrett d. Damien Sandow(w/ Mike Mizanin)(non-title) with the Bullhammer (2:31).  Dean Ambrose attacked Barrett after the match and forced him to sign a title match contract for Fast Lane.
-Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso & Naomi Night(w/ Jey Uso) d. Tyson Kidd & Natalya Neidhart(w/ Antonio Cesaro) when Naomi pinned Natalya with a sunset flip pin reversal (2:56).
-The Big Show d. Daniel Bryan by DQ when Roman Reigns(who had been doing commentary) was drawn into the fight and hit Show with the Superman Punch (11:04 aired).  Reigns & Bryan fought after the match.

Monday, February 16, 2015

Anarchy Wrestling TV #471

-Commentators:  Brett Wolverton & John "The Body" Johnson.
-Jerry Palmer introduced Heavyweight Champion "Wild" Billy Buck to start the show...Buck vowed to be a fighting champion and that caught the attention of B.J. Hancock and Miss Rachael.  She claimed that Buck's win over Hancock was a fluke and demanded that B.J. get his rematch for the title...next out was Agent/Attorney Jeff G. Bailey who took exception to Miss Rachael's high opinion of herself.  He said that if The Elite wanted to focus on the belt, they would get it...but the next man to enter the ring was another former champion:  Mikael Judas.  Judas challenged Hancock to fight him for the next title shot...that set up the main event.
-Jeremy Foster d. Lars Manderson(w/ Miss Rachael) to retain the Young Lions' Title; Jacob Ashworth distracted Manderson and Foster took advantage with a flying knee strike for the win (12:17 aired).
-"The Priest Of Punishment" Mikael Judas d. "The Modern Classic" B.J. Hancock(w/ Miss Rachael); Heavyweight Champion Billy Buck did commentary and Jeff G. Bailey came out to watch the match.  The referee was knocked down and Rachael threw powder in Judas' eyes, but Bailey pushed Rachael into Judas who blindly delivered a chokeslam!  Hancock delivered a piledriver and Lars Manderson pulled his manager to safety as the referee recovered to count...two.  Judas avoided a top-rope kneedrop and got the win with El Crucifijo(Border Toss-style powerbomb) (11:52 aired).  Buck congratulated Judas and the two shook hands...Judas raised Buck's hand with the title belt between them.  Hancock shoved Judas into Buck as their backs were turned...sparking tension between the two.

HRW Special Comment

Now, as promised, a special comment about Sunday's High Risk Wrestling show at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville, IL.

DISCLAIMER:  I'm biased.  Deal with it.

Not the best turnout for HRW, sorry to say.  The talent list for the show may not have been on the same level as that of previous events (with the same ticket price).  On top of that, the weather forecast called for a lot of snow last night, so people may have been paranoid about driving.  On the bright side, the people in attendance were enthusiastic for most of the show.

Your ring announcer was Brian Thompson and your video cmmentators were Brian Thompson and Steve Murphy.  Your referees were Brian Stoltz, Nick Ridenour, and Jason Pemberton.

Keon Option vs. Curt Stallion:  Stallion is a trainee of Michael Elgin; he teamed with Brandon Espinosa in a recent dark match for Ring Of Honor.  This preshow match was essentially face-vs.-face...Stallion had some good mid-match quips about how well he was or wasn't doing.  Option won with an axe kick in 7:18.

Mike Outlaw vs. Justin D'Air vs. "The Bosnian Warchild" Spi-Ral:  This was the "Fans' Choice Match" where the fans' post-match response would determine each man's future in the promotion.  Outlaw and D'Air have wrestled each other a few times in the past, but I don't think either of them had worked with Spi-Ral before.  This was fine for what it was...Spi-Ral was taken out of the game long enough for Outlaw to finish D'Air with the High Noon(top-rope elbowdrop) in 4:15.  It seemed like Outlaw got the best post-match response while Spi-Ral and D'Air got mixed reactions...but no decision was announced.

Trevor Murdoch vs. "The Obsession" Caleb Konley vs. Blake Edward Belakis, three-way dance:  This was an elimination-style match, something that wasn't made clear in the introductions.  I hadn't seen Murdoch in several years; he hasn't been as active recently but isn't fully retired.  He got his start in the St. Louis area as Trevor Rhodes, primarily working for Harley Race's World League Wrestling.  I had seen Konley a few times on NWA Anarchy TV(several years ago), but he's progressed since that time, becoming one-half of the Open The United Gate Champions with Anthony Nese in Dragon Gate USA.  Always cool to see Belakis.  This match was also unusual in the sense that only two men were legal at once and you had to tag in and out of the match.  Konley and Belakis worked together against Murdoch for most of the bout, but that alliance inevitably broke down.  Murdoch pinned Konley with his Code Red variation in 8:02...but Belakis blindsided Murdoch with a forearm smash and immediately covered him for the final win in 8:07.

The Bravado Brothers(Harlem & Lancelot)(w/ Magic Man) vs. The New Midnight Express(Bad Brad Charles & Tenacious Tyler Cook)(w/ Beautiful Bobby Eaton & Moose):  I hadn't seen the Bravados since their Ring Of Honor days.  They used to look similar, but nowadays Harlem has a shaved head and beard in contrast to Lancelot's clean-cut appearance.  They had a lengthy reign as DGUSA Open The United Gate Champions until dropping the belts to Nese & Konley.  This was a solid tag match with the New Midnights doing a good job of cutting off the ring on Lancelot.  Harlem got a hot tag and cleaned house, but Eaton's distraction allowed Bad Brad to roll him up with a handful of tights in 11:46.  Presumably that puts them in line for a Tag Team Title shot...no reDRagon on this night, sorry to say.

"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin vs. "The Last Real Man" Silas Young:  Elgin was a surprise replacement for Tony Kozina in the only change to the announced lineup.  These two had a really strong match on Ring Of Honor TV that boosted Young's credibility in that promotion.  Silas is a tremendous heel...'nuff said.  They had a really strong matchup that ended out of nowhere with Young tapping out to the Sharpshooter in 10:42. (EDIT:  Kozina was working the TNA One Night Only tapings this past weekend.)

Cue Adam Starr Memorial Not-So-Brief Intermission(tm)...the next HRW show will be on Sunday, April 5th.  Hope I can plan that around Easter festivities, such as they are.

Bolt Brady(w/ Magic Man) vs. "The Yoga Monster" Mike Sydal(w/ Bobby Eaton & Moose):  This stemmed from Sydal turning on Brady during a tag match against the New Midnights.  Eaton & Moose attacked Magic Man midway through the bout, prompting an encore appearance by the Bravados with steel chairs in hand.  They prevented any further damage from being done, but that left Brady on his own with Eaton and Moose still at ringside.  Sydal tried to slow Bolt down but Brady was able to make a short-lived comeback.  A cheapshot by Moose gave Sydal the opening for a rollup-with-tights for the tainted win in 8:08...second finish of that nature on the show, though it was from the same stable so you may be able to chalk that up to some degree of continuity for the group.

Cedric Alexander vs. Jonathan Gresham:  Have seen these guys a handful of times at area shows.  Not sure why Gresham hasn't appeared more for higher-profile independent promotions...though size still does matter in the wrestling game.  First saw Cedric when he entered ROH as the tag team partner of veteran Caprice Coleman...they were a rare case of a tag team splitting amicably and pursuing separate singles careers as fan favorites.  These two worked pretty well together and I could see a rematch happening down the line.  Gresham targeted the leg to ground Alexander, showing off his technical expertise.  I noticed a few instances of referees counting REALLY fast on this show and I'm not sure why...I don't even think it was one official in particular.  There was some confusion when Alexander got the win with a Michinoku Driver as Gresham appeared to kick out, but the count was fast and the ref called for the bell.  Again, I have no idea what was up with the different pin counts here, but Alexander still walked away with the win in 11:17.

"The Sicilian Psychopath" Tommaso Ciampa vs. Moose:  It's a little-known fact that Ciampa wrestled for WLW for a short time in his career...I thought his name looked familiar when he started with Ring Of Honor, especially since "Tommaso" isn't a very common name.  Ciampa's done pretty well in ROH despite being derailed by a major injury...he held the T.V. Title and has a Heavyweight Title shot at the next iPPV.  Reportedly Moose is already on WWE's radar and that's not too surprising...great size, physique, and agility for a guy of his size.  If I'm not mistaken, he's still undefeated in ROH.  It wasn't stated outright until after the match, but this main event was supposed to set up a future challenger for A.C.H.'s championship...notably, this was the first HRW show that A.C.H. had missed.

This wasn't a technical masterpiece...it wasn't supposed to be and it wasn't expected to be.  It was two big guys slugging it out...despite his limited experience, Moose has looked really good so far.  Referee Stoltz was bumped by accident and Moose speared Ciampa...Jason Pemberton apparently tripped on his way to the ring(so I was told) but still got to the ring to count the near-fall.  Moose quickly disposed of referee number two and brought in a chair, but Ciampa sidestepped a spear and Moose hit the chair.  Ciampa rolled up Moose and Nick Ridenour hit the ring to count...two.  Ciampa beat HIM up and Pemberton recovered to call for the bell in 12:49, calling it a no-contest on account of attempted reficide.  The New Midnights and Sydal hit the ring but didn't do any further damage; they just stood by Moose as everyone sorted things out.  Ciampa demanded a restart but the heels backed off...so Tommaso took out his aggression on Stoltz with repeated Panic Attacks in the corner.  Ouchie.

As previously noted, the next show is in April with Murdoch vs. Silas already announced...several names from this show will be back for that event as well.

Next Saturday will be very busy around here with three shows that evening:  SICW in East Carondelet with James J. Dillon appearing, WLW in Troy MO, and World Powerhouse Wrestling in Collinsville.  Choose your destiny, as it were...

Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.

P.S. We are all marks.

Sunday, February 15, 2015

3XW All Stars Of The Midwest Episode 8

-Commentators:  Austin Buckner, Jeremy Jacobs, & Brady A. Dezire.
-The Huang Chung Warriors(Ricky Kwong & Aaron Masterson) d. Inked Aggression(Abu Colossus & Levi McDaniel) to retain the Tag Team Titles; Kwong pinned Colossus after the Sweet & Sour Combo(Masterson Codebreaker followed by Kwong superkick) (17:36).  Jake & Ryan King attacked the champions after the match, then left with the belts.
-Backstage:  The Kings protested that their manager was pinned in the match where they lost the belts, so they should still be the champions...but they'll settle for destroying the current titleholders.
-"The Rebel" Jeremy Wyatt d. Nate Redwing(w/ Skylar Pierce & J.D. Riggs) after the Lightning Spiral to retain the Heavyweight Title (16:52).  Wyatt fought off Riggs with a chair after the match.
-Backstage:  The Huang Chung Warriors vowed to reclaim their belts.
-Backstage:  Jeremy Wyatt said that Nate Redwing would be "the man" someday...just not today.  "Showtime" Bradley Charles interrupted him and wished him luck in holding onto the belt...

Sunday HRW Results From Belleville, IL

-Keon Option d. Curt Stallion after an axe kick (7:18).
-Mike Outlaw won a triple threat match with "The Bosnian Warchild" Spi-Ral and Justin D'Air when he pinned D'Air after the High Noon(top-rope elbowdrop) (4:15).
-Blake Belakis won a three-way dance with Trevor Murdoch and "The Obsession" Caleb Konley.  Murdoch eliminated Konley with a Code Red (8:02), but Belakis blindsided Murdoch with a forearm smash and immediately pinned him for the win (8:07).
-The New Midnight Express(Bad Brad Charles & Tenacious Tyler Cook)(w/ Beautiful Bobby Eaton & Moose) d. The Bravado Brothers(Harlem & Lancelot)(w/ Magic Man); Eaton distracted Harlem and Brad rolled him up with a handful of tights (11:46).
-"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin d. "The Last Real Man" Silas Young with the Sharpshooter (10:42).
-"Yoga Monster" Mike Sydal(w/ Bobby Eaton & Moose) d. Bolt Brady; Moose attacked Magic Man outside the ring and Harlem & Lancelot Bravado came out with chairs to prevent further damage from being done.  A cheapshot by Moose allowed Sydal to roll up Brady while holding the tights (8:08).
-Cedric Alexander d. Jonathan Gresham via Michinoku Driver (11:17).
-"The Sicilian Psychopath" Tommaso Ciampa vs. Moose ended in a no-contest.  The referee was knocked down and Moose speared Ciampa...a second referee ran in to count but Ciampa kicked out at two.  Moose threw the second ref out of the ring and brought in a chair, but Ciampa sidestepped a second spear attempt and Moose hit the chair.  Ciampa rolled up Moose and a third referee ran in to count...two.  Ciampa laid out the third referee, leading to one of the other officials calling for the bell and throwing the match out (12:49).  The New Midnights & Sydal came out to back up Moose, but they declined Ciampa's desire for a restart...so Ciampa took out his aggression on one of the remaining officials.

ROH + SICW

ROH TV

-Commentators:  Kevin Kelly, Steve Corino, & Heavyweight Champion Jay Briscoe.
-"The Sicilian Psychopath" Tommaso Ciampa d. "The Zombie Princess" Jimmy Jacobs by knockout after Ciampa destroyed Jacobs with repeated knee strikes outside the ring (2:45, preceded by a minute or two of fighting before the bell).
-Todd Hanson d. The Romantic Touch(w/ ladies) after the Spinkick Of Doom (0:13).
-"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin vs. Moose(w/ Veda Scott & Stokely Hathaway) ended in a no-contest when Elgin took a cheapshot at Jay Briscoe at the broadcast table, drawing him into the ring...that led to Moose spearing Jay when Elgin moved out of the way (6:26).  The post-match brawl saw Hanson, Ciampa, and Mark Briscoe join the fight.
-"The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles & The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) d. "Rebourne" Matt Sydal, A.C.H., & Cedric Alexander.  Styles Asai-moonsaulted onto Sydal and lifted him into Matt Jackson's grasp, then boosted Nick Jackson up for his half of the Bucks' spike Tombstone.  Styles grabbed the upside-down Sydal, held him for a double superkick from the Bucks, and then hit the Styles Clash for the win (13:45 aired).

SICW Wrestling Explosion

-Commentators:  Herb Simmons & Drew Abbenhaus.
-Attila Khan(w/ Travis Cook) d. Ron Powers by DQ. It didn't take long for the match to get out of hand as the fight spilled out of the ring and Powers bashed Khan with a chair. They brawled to the backstage area and Powers choked Khan with a rope before the referee finally restored some level of order. Khan repeatedly used a foreign object to attack Powers, passing it back and forth to Travis Cook to keep the referee from finding it. However, Powers finally got a hold of the weapon and blatantly attacked Khan with it, leading to the referee calling for the disqualification.
-Promoter Herb Simmons interviewed "Night Train/Great One/Gorgeous" Gary Jackson & Big Daddy about Gary's Classic Title shot at Flash Flanagan on February 21st.
-Flashback to 1983 in Tokyo: King Kong Brody fought Dick Murdoch to a double DQ when both men shoved the referee down.

Comedy Parts 547-8: Hey Guys, I Have Valentine's Day Plans

Location:  Hey Guys Comedy
Emcee:  Me
Feature:  Dan Deibert
Headliner:  Mike Mercury

I attended the Friday night show at Hey Guys Comedy and Bruce Veach asked if I could host on Saturday...shockingly, I had no plans for the Valentine's Day.  The 8:00 show was preceded by a holiday dinner and had one of the biggest crowds in the club's history...by contrast, the 10:00 show had a decidedly smaller audience.  We had a lot of fun and it's always cool to get an opportunity to perform on weekend shows.  Good times.  P.S. I got to take home the leftover breadsticks from the Valentine's Day dinner...so hey, bonus.  :-D

Saturday, February 14, 2015

Main Event + New Japan

WWE Main Event

-Commentators:  Tom Phillips & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) d. Those Guys when Viktor pinned Afro Guy after the Fall Of Man(legsweep/flying European uppercut combo) (1:13).
-Naomi Night d. Natalya Neidhart via small package (3:48).
-Antonio Cesaro d. Sin Cara with the Neutralizer (15:55 aired).

NJPW World Pro Wrestling Episode 5

-Commentators:  Mauro Ranallo & Josh Barnett.
-Flashback to July 2013(clips):  CMLL Tag Team Champions Hiroshi Tanahashi & Jushin Liger, Togi Makabe, & Captain New Japan d. The Bullet Club(Karl Anderson, Bad Luck Fale, Tama Tonga, & El Terrible) when Tanahashi pinned Terrible after the High Fly Flow(frog splash) (6:27 aired).
-Flashback to July 2013:  Kazuchika Okada(w/ Gedo) vs. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Prince Devitt(w/ Karl Anderson, Bad Luck Fale, & Tama Tonga) after the Rainmaker(short-arm lariat) to retain the IWGP Heavyweight Title (19:14 aired).

Superstars + Impact

WWE Superstars

-Commentators:  Rich Brennan & Byron Saxton.
-Titus O'Neil d. Jack Swagger with the Clash Of The Titus (3:51).
-Luke Harper d. "R-Truth" Ron Killings after the discus lariat (6:16 aired).

TNA Impact

-Commentators:  Josh Mathews & Taz.
-Kurt Angle thanked Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley for his assist in Lethal Lockdown, but then challenged him to a title match.  That brought out the Beat Down Clan(Montel Vontavious Porter, X-Division Champion Low-Ki, Samoa Joe, & Kenny King) to protest...that set up a tag team match for the main event.
-Bobby Roode d. Austin Aries with the Crippler Crossface (8:19).  With Roode at #1 and Aries at #3 in the Impact Top 5 rankings, the match would decide positions in the following week's twenty-man gauntlet battle royal.  The final five slots would be filled by the holders of the Top 5 spots (#1 would get #20 in the gauntlet, #2 would get #19, etc.).  Roode challenged Lashley after the match, but he was attacked by Eric Young who laid him out with the piledriver.  Referees and security tried to assist Roode to the backstage area, but Young attacked again and piledrove him on the entrance ramp.
-Al Snow(one of the trainers on British Boot Camp) spoke to the fans and trashed Boot Camp contestant Grado...he called Grado to the ring to set up a match on next week's show.  Snow talked to Grado's mom(who was sitting in the front row)...she slapped him and Grado stuck up for his family.
-Bram Cameron d. Crazzy Steve after an elevated DDT (2:19).
-Ethan Carter III & Tyrus Clay won a handicap match against Rockstar Spud, Mark Andrews, & Jeremy Borash when EC3 pinned Spud after the One-Percenter(headlock driver) (6:19).  EC3 was about to shave Spud's head when Ken Anderson made the save.
-Amazing Kong d. Madison Rayne via Implant Buster (1:22).
-Matt Hardy came out to address his brother Jeff's injury in last week's cage match with The Revolution...that brought out the whole heel stable(Tag Team Champions James Storm & Abyss, The Great Senada, Manik, and Koya Shera).  Storm told Matt to either join The Revolution or be put in the hospital alongside his brother...so Hardy took the first swing at Storm before being swarmed by the gang.  The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) made the save before more damage could be done.
-Montel Vontavious Porter & Samoa Joe(w/ X-Division Champion Low-Ki & Kenny King) d. Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley & Kurt Angle; a miscommunication between Lashley and Angle led to M.V.P. rolling up Lashley with a handful of tights (10:07).

Friday, February 13, 2015

Show results

Thursday IWA-MS results from Clarksville, IN:

-The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) won a four-corner match with Team I.O.U.(Kerry Awful & Nick Iggy), The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Frank Wyatt), and The Elements Of Wrestling 2.0(Josh Crow & Kaden Sade)
-Zodiak won a ten-way match with Sugar Dunkerton, Joe Eicher, Nick Doepp, Chip Day, Ray Waddell, Jordan Whitaker, Dale Patricks, Gary Jay, and Gibson Grey.
-Shane Mercer d. John Wayne Murdoch in a finishers' match.
-Joseph Schwartz, Breyer Wellington, & Randi West d. Corporal Robinson, Mitch Page, & Mistress Burgandi.
-B.J. Whitmer d. Jonathan Gresham.
-J.C. Rotten d. Reed Bentley in a dog collar match.
-Jimmy Jacobs d. Ace Perry in a spike-on-a-pole match.
-Kongo Kong d. Chris Hero to retain the Heavyweight Title.

Saturday Anarchy Wrestling results from Cornelia, GA:

-Jagged Edge won a triple threat match with Shaun Tempers and B.J. Hancock.
-Drew Adler & Colt Calloway d. The Beautiful Bald Besties(Michael Stevens & Zac Edwards).
-Fred Yehi d. Slim J.
-Trever Aeon d. Supernatural.
-Lars Manderson d. Jacob Ashworth.
-The Devil's Rejects(Azrael & Stryknyn) d. Se7en & Jagged Edge to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Jeremy Foster d. Jon Williams to retain the Young Lions' Title.
-Corey Hollis wrestled Kevin Blue to a time-limit draw to retain the T.V. Title.
-C.B. Suave & P-Dog d. Shadow Jackson & D.A. Brewer.
-Billy Buck d. Mikael Judas to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Bobby Moore d. Todd Sexton in a Valentine's Day Massacre Street Fight.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Midweek wrestling

TNA XPlosion

-Commentators:  Jeremy Borash & Rockstar Spud.
-Matt Hardy d. Manik with the Twist Of Fate (6:17 aired).

Lucha Underground Episode 14

-Commentators:  Matt Striker & Vampiro.
-Backstage:  Promoter Dario Cueto spoke with Alberto El Patrón about his first appearance in a Lucha Underground ring...
-Fenix d. Argenis after reversing a Tombstone into a Fire Thunder Driver(sitout Tombstone) (5:34).  Catrina Perez came out to watch the match and gave Argenis the "lick of death" after the pin.
-Backstage:  Catrina talked down to Mil Muertes and got a hand around her throat in response.  After that, Muertes crossed paths with Chavo Guerrero Jr. and throttled him, vowing to make him "pay his debt".
-Backstage:  Big Rycklon Stephens(w/ eyepatch) sat in a confessional booth and asked for forgiveness for what he will do to The Crew(Cortez Castro, Mr. Cisco, & Bael) for betraying him.
-Johnny Mundo d. Son Of Havoc(w/ Ivelisse Velez) with the Fin Del Mundo(corkscrew split-legged moonsault) (8:48).  King Cuerno attacked Mundo after the match, dropping him with the Thrill Of The Hunt(fireman's-carry Michinoku Driver).
-Pentagon Jr. d. Ricky Mandel with the armbar/hammerlock combo hold (3:41).  Pentagon snapped Mandel's arm after the match.
-The show closed with an in-ring promo by Alberto El Patrón(w/ AAA Title belt)...but he was blindsided by El Texano Jr.(the man he defeated for that championship).  Texano whipped him with his bullrope and posed with the AAA belt, vowing to reclaim it.

AAW Pro Wrestling Season 2 Episode 17

-Commentators:  Dave Prazak, Derek St. Holmes, & Phil Colvin.
-Louis Lyndon fought "Money" Matt Cage to a time-limit draw (15:00).
-Flashback to January 2013:  Kyle O'Reilly d. Tadarius Thomas after a brainbuster (13:05).
-Matt Cage enlightened us...he declined overtime in his match with Lyndon because Lyndon didn't deserve it.  The man he wants to face is Heavyweight Champion Eddie Kingston...

WWE Smackdown

-Commentators:  Michael Cole, Jerry Lawler, & Byron Saxton.
-Bray Wyatt d. "R-Truth" Ron Killings via Sister Abigail (4:31).
-Paige Knight d. Summer Rae with the scorpion crosslock (2:58); The Bella Twins(Women's Champion Nikki & Brie) did commentary.
-Johnny Fandango(w/ Rosa Mendes) d. Adam Rose(w/ Rosebuds) after the Last Dance(guillotine legdrop) (2:40).
-Tag Team Turmoil(non-title):  Roman Reigns & Daniel Bryan d. Mike Mizanin & Damien Sandow when Bryan pinned Miz after the flying knee strike (2:18).  Reigns & Bryan d. Tag Team Champions Jimmy & Jey Uso when Bryan made Jey tap out to the Yes Lock (21:19 aired).  Reigns & Bryan d. Los Matadores(Fernando & Diego)(w/ El Torito) when Bryan made Diego tap out to the Yes Lock (24:55 aired).  Reigns & Bryan d. Heath Slater & Titus O'Neil when Reigns pinned Slater after the spear (26:29 aired).  Reigns & Bryan d. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) by DQ when Konnor & Viktor repeatedly assaulted Reigns & Bryan on the arena floor (29:33 aired).  Reigns & Bryan d. The Big Show & Kane after miscommunication led to Show PUNCHing out Kane; Reigns speared Show and Bryan got the pin after the flying knee strike (40:53 aired).