ROH TV
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly, Mr. Wrestling III, & Nigel McGuinness.
-Roderick Strong d. Masada after a jumping knee strike to retain the T.V. Title (6:24 aired). Afterwards, Bobby Fish antagonized Strong over his tapout at Final Battle.
-Top Prospect Tournament: Punisher Martinez d. Colby Corino(w/ B.J. Whitmer) with the South Of Heaven(sitout chokeslam) (3:27). Afterwards, Whitmer attacked Colby while yelling at Mr. Wrestling III to take off his mask, claiming that he's Steve Corino.
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) d. Heavyweight Champion Jay Lethal & Adam Cole(w/ Truth Martini & Taeler Hendrix); Lethal accidentally hit Cole with the Lethal Injection(rope-handspring Cutter), then O'Reilly pinned Cole after the Chasing The Dragon(brainbuster/head kick combo with Fish) (13:13 aired).
-Next week: War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The All Night Express(Kenny King & Rhett Titus) for the Tag Team Titles.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentator: Drew Abbenhaus.
-Before the title match, manager Travis Cook claimed that Ron Powers had a knee injury and his career was over. Powers came out to stare down Cook, but left the ring area without a word.
-Flash Flanagan d. Kahagas(w/ Travis Cook) to regain the Classic Title. Ron Powers confronted Travis over his interference in the match and threw away his crutches; Powers took a cheapshot at Kahagas behind the referee's back and that allowed Flash to capitalize with a quick cover and pull of the tights to become a three-time champion. Travis confronted promoter Herb Simmons over the outside interference, but Herb said that the referee's decision was final.
-Backstage: Drew interviewed Flanagan about regaining his title and next month's main event(Flanagan & Bubba Troll vs. Ron Powers & Ken Kasa).
-Drew interviewed Nate & Brandon Shaw from the Brothers On Whatever show on AM 920.
-Brandon Espinosa(w/ Travis Cook) d. Da'Marius Jones via cross-armbreaker.
3XW All Stars Of The Midwest
-Commentators: Jeremy Jacobs, Brady A. Dezire, & Cuco Santiago.
-Tag Team Title Tournament: Guns & Beer(Duke Cornell & "Joedozer" Joey Anderson) d. "Ravishing" Ryan Slade & "Delicious" Devin Carter. A.J. Smooth attacked Slade and dragged him to the backstage area, leaving Carter on his own for several minutes until Slade returned the match. Anderson pinned Carter after a lariat/legsweep combo with Cornell (9:52).
-Tag Team Title Tournament: "Dirdey" Jake Dirden & "Chainsaw" Stephen M. King(w/ Skylar Pierce) d. Devin Thomas & Brandon Bennett(w/ unnamed valet) when Dirden wore down Bennett with the Asiatic Spike, then threw him to King for a cobra clutch Go 2 Sleep for the victory (12:24).
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Comedy Parts 648-9: Hey Guys Hosting Doubleheader
Location: Hey Guys Comedy
Emcee: Me
Feature: A.J. Finney
Headliner: Dwight York
Was asked if I could host the Saturday shows...sure, why not? The audiences were a lot of fun though there were some chatty people at both shows (including a few at the 8:00 show who came INTO the club hammered!). Bruce Veach gave me an extended set at the late show to see how I did...I feel like I lost some momentum around the middle of the set, but otherwise I did okay. I'm actively working toward feature-length sets and am working on organizing my jokes so that I can do a strong performance...hopefully I can make that happen in the near future. Next up for me: Tuesday open-mic, wherever that may be...
Emcee: Me
Feature: A.J. Finney
Headliner: Dwight York
Was asked if I could host the Saturday shows...sure, why not? The audiences were a lot of fun though there were some chatty people at both shows (including a few at the 8:00 show who came INTO the club hammered!). Bruce Veach gave me an extended set at the late show to see how I did...I feel like I lost some momentum around the middle of the set, but otherwise I did okay. I'm actively working toward feature-length sets and am working on organizing my jokes so that I can do a strong performance...hopefully I can make that happen in the near future. Next up for me: Tuesday open-mic, wherever that may be...
Friday, January 29, 2016
Show results
Friday SHINE results from Ybor City, FL:
-Jessicka Havok d. Andrea.
-Crazy Mary Dobson d. Amy Love.
-Amanda Rodriguez vs. Brandi Wine ended in a no-contest.
-Legendary(Malia Hosaka & Brandi Wine) d. Amanda Rodriguez & Thunderkitty.
-Barbi Hayden d. Renee Michelle.
-Kimber Lee d. Tag Team Champion Jayme Jameson.
-Amber O'Neal-Gallows d. Leva Bates to retain the NWA Women's Title.
-Luscious Latasha d. Vanessa Kraven by DQ.
-Su Yung d. Allysin Kay.
-Taylor Made d. Santana Garrett to retain the SHINE Title.
Saturday MPW results from Kansas City, KS:
-Nate Redwing d. Kiyoshi Shizuka to retain the Kansas Title.
-The Commission(Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy) d. The Killer City Kings(Jake & Ryan).
-Ace Steel d. The K.C. Wolves(Graham Bell & Luke Langley) in a handicap match to retain the Central States Title.
-Mark Sterling won a four-corner Brass Ring Challenge with Devin Thomas, Kraig Keesaman, and Jake Dirden.
-Mike Sydal d. Jon Webb.
-The Kobra Kai Dojo(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) d. Logan & Sterling Riegel to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-The Math Magician d. Tracey Smothers.
-Lucy Mendez d. "Miss Natural" Heather Patera.
-Jeremy Wyatt d. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday afternoon CHIKARA results from Philadelphia, PA:
-The Proletariat Boar Of Moldova d. Arctic Rescue Ant.
-Hermit Crab & Rock Lobster d. Lewis Ryan & Ben Macklemore.
-Jaka d. Amasis.
-Juan Francisco De Coronado & Prakash Sabar d. Dasher Hatfield & Young Lions' Champion Heidi Lovelace.
-Soldier Ant d. Jakob Hammermeier.
-N_R_G(Race Jaxon & Hype Rockwell) d. Hallowicked & Frightmare in a best-of-three-falls match to retain the Campeonates De Parejas.
Saturday evening CHIKARA results from Philadelphia, PA:
-Kobald d. Pinkie Sanchez.
-Los Ice Creams(El Hijo Del Ice Cream & Ice Cream Jr.) vs. Adam Ward & Burt West ended in a no-contest.
-Wani d. "Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti.
-Lucas Calhoun & Missile Assault Man d. The Batiri(Obariyon & Kodama).
-Fire Ant, Silver Ant, & Worker Ant II d. Ophidian, Shynron, & Argus.
-Princess Kimber Lee fought Oleg The Usurper to a no-contest to retain the Grand Championship.
-Young Lions' Champion Heidi Lovelace d. Juan Francisco De Coronado in a non-title match.
Other shows:
-Friday IWA-MS in Clarksville, IN
-Jessicka Havok d. Andrea.
-Crazy Mary Dobson d. Amy Love.
-Amanda Rodriguez vs. Brandi Wine ended in a no-contest.
-Legendary(Malia Hosaka & Brandi Wine) d. Amanda Rodriguez & Thunderkitty.
-Barbi Hayden d. Renee Michelle.
-Kimber Lee d. Tag Team Champion Jayme Jameson.
-Amber O'Neal-Gallows d. Leva Bates to retain the NWA Women's Title.
-Luscious Latasha d. Vanessa Kraven by DQ.
-Su Yung d. Allysin Kay.
-Taylor Made d. Santana Garrett to retain the SHINE Title.
Saturday MPW results from Kansas City, KS:
-Nate Redwing d. Kiyoshi Shizuka to retain the Kansas Title.
-The Commission(Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy) d. The Killer City Kings(Jake & Ryan).
-Ace Steel d. The K.C. Wolves(Graham Bell & Luke Langley) in a handicap match to retain the Central States Title.
-Mark Sterling won a four-corner Brass Ring Challenge with Devin Thomas, Kraig Keesaman, and Jake Dirden.
-Mike Sydal d. Jon Webb.
-The Kobra Kai Dojo(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) d. Logan & Sterling Riegel to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-The Math Magician d. Tracey Smothers.
-Lucy Mendez d. "Miss Natural" Heather Patera.
-Jeremy Wyatt d. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday afternoon CHIKARA results from Philadelphia, PA:
-The Proletariat Boar Of Moldova d. Arctic Rescue Ant.
-Hermit Crab & Rock Lobster d. Lewis Ryan & Ben Macklemore.
-Jaka d. Amasis.
-Juan Francisco De Coronado & Prakash Sabar d. Dasher Hatfield & Young Lions' Champion Heidi Lovelace.
-Soldier Ant d. Jakob Hammermeier.
-N_R_G(Race Jaxon & Hype Rockwell) d. Hallowicked & Frightmare in a best-of-three-falls match to retain the Campeonates De Parejas.
Saturday evening CHIKARA results from Philadelphia, PA:
-Kobald d. Pinkie Sanchez.
-Los Ice Creams(El Hijo Del Ice Cream & Ice Cream Jr.) vs. Adam Ward & Burt West ended in a no-contest.
-Wani d. "Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti.
-Lucas Calhoun & Missile Assault Man d. The Batiri(Obariyon & Kodama).
-Fire Ant, Silver Ant, & Worker Ant II d. Ophidian, Shynron, & Argus.
-Princess Kimber Lee fought Oleg The Usurper to a no-contest to retain the Grand Championship.
-Young Lions' Champion Heidi Lovelace d. Juan Francisco De Coronado in a non-title match.
Other shows:
-Friday IWA-MS in Clarksville, IN
Main Event + Superstars
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Rich Brennan & Jerry Lawler.
-Kevin Owens d. Jack Swagger with the pop-up powerbomb (8:39 aired).
-The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von) d. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) when Buh-Buh pinned Konnor after the Dudley Death Drop (4:37).
-Alexander Rusev(w/ Lana Perry) d. Ryback via Accolade(camel clutch) when Ryback blacked out in the hold (10:29 aired).
WWE Superstars
-Commentators: Rich Brennan & Byron Saxton.
-Stardust d. Darren Young with the Queen's Crossbow(inverted swinging neckbreaker) (5:59).
-Titus O'Neil d. Tyler Breeze after the Clash Of The Titus (4:34 aired).
-Commentators: Rich Brennan & Jerry Lawler.
-Kevin Owens d. Jack Swagger with the pop-up powerbomb (8:39 aired).
-The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von) d. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) when Buh-Buh pinned Konnor after the Dudley Death Drop (4:37).
-Alexander Rusev(w/ Lana Perry) d. Ryback via Accolade(camel clutch) when Ryback blacked out in the hold (10:29 aired).
WWE Superstars
-Commentators: Rich Brennan & Byron Saxton.
-Stardust d. Darren Young with the Queen's Crossbow(inverted swinging neckbreaker) (5:59).
-Titus O'Neil d. Tyler Breeze after the Clash Of The Titus (4:34 aired).
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Comedy Part 647: Hey Guys, Trying New Stuff
Location: Hey Guys Comedy
Emcee: Josh Funneman
After: Rex & Echo Selix
Before: Adam Scro
Since I was putting my best foot forward on Tuesday, I made a point to work on new material tonight at the Hey Guys open-mic. I've got a few ideas in the works and I didn't try all of them, but I feel confident that I'm capable of a feature-length set. It's just a matter of getting that opportunity and being able to remember and organize my material. Hey Guys' comedy contest is coming up in February, so hopefully I'll do well in that. Next up for me is Tuesday night, whether it be Helium or the Westport Funny Bone...but I've got a rare open weekend ahead of me, so maybe something else will present itself.
Emcee: Josh Funneman
After: Rex & Echo Selix
Before: Adam Scro
Since I was putting my best foot forward on Tuesday, I made a point to work on new material tonight at the Hey Guys open-mic. I've got a few ideas in the works and I didn't try all of them, but I feel confident that I'm capable of a feature-length set. It's just a matter of getting that opportunity and being able to remember and organize my material. Hey Guys' comedy contest is coming up in February, so hopefully I'll do well in that. Next up for me is Tuesday night, whether it be Helium or the Westport Funny Bone...but I've got a rare open weekend ahead of me, so maybe something else will present itself.
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Byron Saxton, & Jerry Lawler.
-Dolph Ziggler, Jimmy & Jey Uso, & Titus O'Neil d. Tag Team Champions The New Day(Big E Langston, Kofi Kingston, & Xavier Woods) & Mike Mizanin when O'Neil pinned Miz after the Clash Of The Titus (8:19 aired).
-Kalisto d. Adrian Neville to retain the U.S. Title by countering a deadlift German suplex into the Salida Del Sol(sitout Asai DDT) (5:29 aired).
-A.J. Styles d. Curtis Axel(w/ Heath Slater, Bo Dallas, & Adam Rose) via Styles Clash (3:22).
-Women's Champion Charlotte Flair(w/ Ric Flair) d. Natalya Neidhart(non-title) with the Figure-Eight Leglock(bridging figure-four) (3:52). Becky Lynch saved Nattie after the match.
-Roman Reigns, Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose, & Chris Jericho d. Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, & Erick Rowan(w/ Braun Strowman) by DQ when Strowman interfered (10:08 aired). The Big Show helped to even the odds in the post-match brawl.
-Dolph Ziggler, Jimmy & Jey Uso, & Titus O'Neil d. Tag Team Champions The New Day(Big E Langston, Kofi Kingston, & Xavier Woods) & Mike Mizanin when O'Neil pinned Miz after the Clash Of The Titus (8:19 aired).
-Kalisto d. Adrian Neville to retain the U.S. Title by countering a deadlift German suplex into the Salida Del Sol(sitout Asai DDT) (5:29 aired).
-A.J. Styles d. Curtis Axel(w/ Heath Slater, Bo Dallas, & Adam Rose) via Styles Clash (3:22).
-Women's Champion Charlotte Flair(w/ Ric Flair) d. Natalya Neidhart(non-title) with the Figure-Eight Leglock(bridging figure-four) (3:52). Becky Lynch saved Nattie after the match.
-Roman Reigns, Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose, & Chris Jericho d. Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, & Erick Rowan(w/ Braun Strowman) by DQ when Strowman interfered (10:08 aired). The Big Show helped to even the odds in the post-match brawl.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Lucha Underground Season 2 Episode 1 (WOO~!)
-Commentators: Matt Striker & Vampiro.
-Vampiro was recovering in a psych ward...he was granted his release, but he was told to avoid the people and places that trigger his violence impulses. It was clear that he wasn't quite sane, but Matt Striker picked him up and they set out for the temple.
-Backstage: Catrina Perez seemed to have commandeered promoter Dario Cueto's office...she was visited by Gift Of The Gods Champion Fenix who wanted a shot at LU Champion Mil Muertes. She told him to wait a week, but he may not have that title by then as he had a defense of his own championship tonight. Muertes surveyed the event from his throne...
-King Cuerno d. Fenix with a double-leghook Tombstone to win the Gift Of The Gods Title (7:49).
-Backstage: Son Of Havoc, Angélico, & Ivelisse Velez reunited...Catrina told them that Muertes wanted them to fight each other. It would be a triple threat match with the winner getting a shot at Muertes later in the night. Ivelisse promised that she would win the title and then come looking for Catrina...from there, Catrina personally met with ring announcer Melissa Santos to pass along the information on the next matchup...
-Backstage: Catrina met with Cuerno...apparently they had a deal of some kind. Cuerno assured her that she had nothing to worry about and neither did Mil.
-Ivelisse Velez won a triple threat match with Son Of Havoc and Angélico to earn a LU Title shot at Mil Muertes when she pinned Angélico with a La Majistral cradle (6:10).
-Somewhere a long way from Boyle Heights: Several strangers cross paths with Black Lotus and ask her about the temple...
-Mil Muertes(w/ Catrina Perez & Trios Champions The Disciples Of Death(Barrio Negro, El Siniestro De La Muerte, & Trece) d. Ivelisse Velez(w/ Son Of Havoc & Angélico) to retain the Lucha Underground Title; The Disciples carried off Havoc and Angélico before the match began. Ivelisse nearly won after a tornado DDT and got another near-fall via rollup after Mil speared Catrina by accident, but Muertes won after the Flatliner (4:34). Prince Puma saved Ivelisse from a post-match Flatliner...then Pentagon Jr. entered the ring to blindside Mil with a backcracker before snapping his arm with the armbar/hammerlock combo hold.
-Outside: Lotus led the strangers to a meeting with Dario Cueto. He invited them into the "Temple"...only it was simply the door to Matanza's holding room and it sounded like they didn't enjoy their stay...
-Vampiro was recovering in a psych ward...he was granted his release, but he was told to avoid the people and places that trigger his violence impulses. It was clear that he wasn't quite sane, but Matt Striker picked him up and they set out for the temple.
-Backstage: Catrina Perez seemed to have commandeered promoter Dario Cueto's office...she was visited by Gift Of The Gods Champion Fenix who wanted a shot at LU Champion Mil Muertes. She told him to wait a week, but he may not have that title by then as he had a defense of his own championship tonight. Muertes surveyed the event from his throne...
-King Cuerno d. Fenix with a double-leghook Tombstone to win the Gift Of The Gods Title (7:49).
-Backstage: Son Of Havoc, Angélico, & Ivelisse Velez reunited...Catrina told them that Muertes wanted them to fight each other. It would be a triple threat match with the winner getting a shot at Muertes later in the night. Ivelisse promised that she would win the title and then come looking for Catrina...from there, Catrina personally met with ring announcer Melissa Santos to pass along the information on the next matchup...
-Backstage: Catrina met with Cuerno...apparently they had a deal of some kind. Cuerno assured her that she had nothing to worry about and neither did Mil.
-Ivelisse Velez won a triple threat match with Son Of Havoc and Angélico to earn a LU Title shot at Mil Muertes when she pinned Angélico with a La Majistral cradle (6:10).
-Somewhere a long way from Boyle Heights: Several strangers cross paths with Black Lotus and ask her about the temple...
-Mil Muertes(w/ Catrina Perez & Trios Champions The Disciples Of Death(Barrio Negro, El Siniestro De La Muerte, & Trece) d. Ivelisse Velez(w/ Son Of Havoc & Angélico) to retain the Lucha Underground Title; The Disciples carried off Havoc and Angélico before the match began. Ivelisse nearly won after a tornado DDT and got another near-fall via rollup after Mil speared Catrina by accident, but Muertes won after the Flatliner (4:34). Prince Puma saved Ivelisse from a post-match Flatliner...then Pentagon Jr. entered the ring to blindside Mil with a backcracker before snapping his arm with the armbar/hammerlock combo hold.
-Outside: Lotus led the strangers to a meeting with Dario Cueto. He invited them into the "Temple"...only it was simply the door to Matanza's holding room and it sounded like they didn't enjoy their stay...
Impact + NXT
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Josh Mathews & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
-Feast Or Fired Match: Grado (4:17), Drew Galloway (6:30 aired), Eli Drake (9:01 aired), and James Storm (12:33 aired) retrieved briefcases. Other participants: King Of The Mountain Champion Eric Young, Bobby Roode, Bram Cameron, Rockstar Spud, Chris Melendez, Robbie Eckos, Jessie Godderz, and Aiden O'Shea.
-Tigre Uno won a triple threat match with D.J. Shiima Xion and Mark Andrews to retain the X-Division Title when he pinned Andrews after a one-man Spanish Fly (6:27). Gregory Shane Helms came out to challenge Tigre Uno afterwards.
-Amazing Kong d. Velvet Sky with the Implant Buster(elevated Pedigree) (3:40). Post-match, Kong and The Dollhouse(Mia "Jade" Yim, Marti Belle, & Rebel) beat down Velvet and Madison Rayne.
-Briefcase reveal: Eli Drake got the King Of The Mountain Title shot(replacing the X-Division Title shot this year).
-Tag Team Champions The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) d. The Decay(Abyss & Crazzy Steve)(w/ Rosemary, aka Courtney Rush) by DQ(non-title) after Steve blew red mist in Davey's eyes (6:09).
-Briefcase reveals: James Storm got the Tag Team Title shot briefcase(BEER~! MONEY~!). Drew Galloway got the Heavyweight Title shot...and Grado got the pink slip.
-Jeff Hardy d. Heavyweight Champion Matt Hardy(w/ Reby Sky-Hardy & Tyrus Clay) by DQ when Eric Young & Bram attacked Jeff Hardy (0:38). The post-match chaos saw run-ins by Beer Money(Bobby Roode & James Storm), The Decay, and Kurt Angle...and Matt left his brother to be piledriven off the apron and through a table by Young.
WWE NXT
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Corey Graves.
-American Alpha(Jason Jordan & Chad Gable) d. Wesley Blake & Buddy Murphy(w/ Alexa Bliss) when Gable pinned Blake with the Grand Amplitude(Jordan belly-to-back throw into Gable bridging back suplex) (7:23).
-Backstage: Alex Reyes interviewed Emma Tayla & Dana Brooke; Emma faces Carmella Van Damme on next week's show.
-Nia Jax(w/ Eva Marie) d. Liv Morgan after the Legdrop O' Doom (2:12).
-Backstage: Carmella Van Damme(w/ Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady) vowed to defeat Emma all by herself. Enzo & Cass added that they weren't done with Tag Team Champions Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder, deeming the champs S-A-W-F-T.
-Alex Riley d. Bull Dempsey with a jumping leg lariat (2:04).
-Backstage: Riley vented his frustrations over being ignored by the company...he saw the countdown to Sami Zayn's return, but he got nothing of the sort.
-Elias Samson d. John Skyler via snap neckbreaker (1:57).
-Backstage: The Hype Bros(Zack Ryder & Mojo Rawley) weren't too keen on the new darker vignettes for The Vaudevillains(Aiden English & Simon Gotch).
-Sami Zayn and Samoa Joe co-won a triple threat match with Baron Corbin; Zayn had Corbin in the Sharpshooter and Joe locked Corbin in the Crippler Crossface at the same time, leading to Corbin tapping out (11:48 aired). However, that left the question of who would become the number-one contender to NXT Champion Finn Bálor...General Manager S. William Regal said that he had to review the video before making a decision.
-Commentators: Josh Mathews & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
-Feast Or Fired Match: Grado (4:17), Drew Galloway (6:30 aired), Eli Drake (9:01 aired), and James Storm (12:33 aired) retrieved briefcases. Other participants: King Of The Mountain Champion Eric Young, Bobby Roode, Bram Cameron, Rockstar Spud, Chris Melendez, Robbie Eckos, Jessie Godderz, and Aiden O'Shea.
-Tigre Uno won a triple threat match with D.J. Shiima Xion and Mark Andrews to retain the X-Division Title when he pinned Andrews after a one-man Spanish Fly (6:27). Gregory Shane Helms came out to challenge Tigre Uno afterwards.
-Amazing Kong d. Velvet Sky with the Implant Buster(elevated Pedigree) (3:40). Post-match, Kong and The Dollhouse(Mia "Jade" Yim, Marti Belle, & Rebel) beat down Velvet and Madison Rayne.
-Briefcase reveal: Eli Drake got the King Of The Mountain Title shot(replacing the X-Division Title shot this year).
-Tag Team Champions The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) d. The Decay(Abyss & Crazzy Steve)(w/ Rosemary, aka Courtney Rush) by DQ(non-title) after Steve blew red mist in Davey's eyes (6:09).
-Briefcase reveals: James Storm got the Tag Team Title shot briefcase(BEER~! MONEY~!). Drew Galloway got the Heavyweight Title shot...and Grado got the pink slip.
-Jeff Hardy d. Heavyweight Champion Matt Hardy(w/ Reby Sky-Hardy & Tyrus Clay) by DQ when Eric Young & Bram attacked Jeff Hardy (0:38). The post-match chaos saw run-ins by Beer Money(Bobby Roode & James Storm), The Decay, and Kurt Angle...and Matt left his brother to be piledriven off the apron and through a table by Young.
WWE NXT
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Corey Graves.
-American Alpha(Jason Jordan & Chad Gable) d. Wesley Blake & Buddy Murphy(w/ Alexa Bliss) when Gable pinned Blake with the Grand Amplitude(Jordan belly-to-back throw into Gable bridging back suplex) (7:23).
-Backstage: Alex Reyes interviewed Emma Tayla & Dana Brooke; Emma faces Carmella Van Damme on next week's show.
-Nia Jax(w/ Eva Marie) d. Liv Morgan after the Legdrop O' Doom (2:12).
-Backstage: Carmella Van Damme(w/ Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady) vowed to defeat Emma all by herself. Enzo & Cass added that they weren't done with Tag Team Champions Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder, deeming the champs S-A-W-F-T.
-Alex Riley d. Bull Dempsey with a jumping leg lariat (2:04).
-Backstage: Riley vented his frustrations over being ignored by the company...he saw the countdown to Sami Zayn's return, but he got nothing of the sort.
-Elias Samson d. John Skyler via snap neckbreaker (1:57).
-Backstage: The Hype Bros(Zack Ryder & Mojo Rawley) weren't too keen on the new darker vignettes for The Vaudevillains(Aiden English & Simon Gotch).
-Sami Zayn and Samoa Joe co-won a triple threat match with Baron Corbin; Zayn had Corbin in the Sharpshooter and Joe locked Corbin in the Crippler Crossface at the same time, leading to Corbin tapping out (11:48 aired). However, that left the question of who would become the number-one contender to NXT Champion Finn Bálor...General Manager S. William Regal said that he had to review the video before making a decision.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Comedy Part 646: First Whiff Of Helium
Location: Helium Comedy Club
Emcee: Cameron Keys
After: Tommy Chamberlain
Before: Mark Norman
There are several Helium clubs in the U.S., but the newest one opened in the St. Louis Galleria a few weeks ago. They've started strong with some significant headliners like Dave Attell...and they made the interesting decision to put their open-mic night on Tuesday, the same as Westport Funny Bone's open-mic. That will divide the local comedy community between the longest-tenured club in the area and the new place on the block.
With online signup and a pre-emptive lineup posting, I didn't make the list for the first open-mic but I got to perform on the second one. As is the case for any first performance at a venue, I wanted to make a strong impression and I feel like I did a great job tonight. I went with my best possible four minutes and stuck to my time...the light system is a bit different so I had to adjust to that. I have a few new ideas in the works, but it may be a bit before they're stage-ready...we shall see. Next up: Hey Guys Comedy in Fairview Heights on Thursday!
Emcee: Cameron Keys
After: Tommy Chamberlain
Before: Mark Norman
There are several Helium clubs in the U.S., but the newest one opened in the St. Louis Galleria a few weeks ago. They've started strong with some significant headliners like Dave Attell...and they made the interesting decision to put their open-mic night on Tuesday, the same as Westport Funny Bone's open-mic. That will divide the local comedy community between the longest-tenured club in the area and the new place on the block.
With online signup and a pre-emptive lineup posting, I didn't make the list for the first open-mic but I got to perform on the second one. As is the case for any first performance at a venue, I wanted to make a strong impression and I feel like I did a great job tonight. I went with my best possible four minutes and stuck to my time...the light system is a bit different so I had to adjust to that. I have a few new ideas in the works, but it may be a bit before they're stage-ready...we shall see. Next up: Hey Guys Comedy in Fairview Heights on Thursday!
This week in wrestling
WWE(www.wwe.com)
Main Event this week has:
-Ryback vs. Alexander Rusev
-Jack Swagger vs. Kevin Owens
-The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von) vs. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor)
NXT this Wednesday has:
-Sami Zayn vs. Samoa Joe vs. Baron Corbin
-The American Alphas(Jason Jordan & Chad Gable) vs. Wesley Blake & Buddy Murphy
-Bull Dempsey vs. Alex Riley
-Liv Morgan vs. Nia Jax
-John Skyler vs. Elias Samson
Superstars this week has:
-Titus O'Neil vs. Tyler Breeze
-Darren Young vs. Stardust
Smackdown on Thursday has:
-Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, & Chris Jericho vs. Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, & Erick Rowan
-Kalisto vs. Adrian Neville - U.S. Title
-Dolph Ziggler, Jimmy & Jey Uso, & Titus O'Neil vs. The New Day(Big E Langston, Kofi Kingston, & Xavier Woods) & Mike Mizanin
-A.J. Styles vs. Curtis Axel
-Charlotte Flair vs. Natalya Neidhart
Fast Lane is on Sunday 2/22:
-Dean Ambrose vs. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Tuesday has:
-Matt Hardy vs. Kurt Angle
-Tigre Uno vs. Trevor Lee - X-Division Title
-Drew Galloway vs. Tyrus Clay
-The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) & Beer Money(Bobby Roode & Eric Young) vs. Eric Young, Bram Cameron, Abyss, & Crazzy Steve
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. Jay Lethal & Adam Cole
-Roderick Strong vs. Masada - T.V. Title
-Punisher Martinez vs. Colby Corino - Top Prospect Tournament
Next show is Saturday 2/6 in Nashville, TN
-Top Prospect Tournament Semifinals & Final
ROH has a show on Friday 2/26 in Las Vegas, NV:
-Jay Lethal vs. Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly - Heavyweight Title
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi & Michael Elgin
ROH has a show on Saturday 2/27 in Las Vegas, NV.
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
Information on upcoming episodes of World Pro Wrestling will be posted when it becomes available.
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.elreynetwork.com/originals/lucha)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/13 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Mat Fitchett - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Chris Hero & Trik Davis vs. Danny Adams & Everett Connors
-Evan Gelistico & Adam Caster vs. The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) vs. Team I.O.U.(Nick Iggy & Kerry Awful) vs. The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell) - Tag Team Titles
-Davey Vega vs. Jeremy Wyatt
-Matt Cage vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Jojo Bravo vs. Andy Dalton
-Mike Outlaw vs. Christian Rose
-Zakk Sawyers vs. Steve O. Reno
SLA has a show on Sunday 2/14 in Alton, IL:
-The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) & The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell) vs. The Cause(Evan Gelistico, Adam Caster, Danny Adams, & Everett Connors) - Elimination Tag Match
-Chris Hero vs. Jojo Bravo
-Matt Cage vs. Alex Castle - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Davey Vega vs. Trik Davis
-Roscoe Eat Lisa(Mikey McFinnegan & Zakk Sawyers) vs. Team I.O.U.(Nick Iggy & Kerry Awful)
-Mike Outlaw vs. Paco Gonzalez
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/6 in Fenton, MO:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Jake Dirden vs. Mike Outlaw vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title
-Outtkast vs. Elvis Aliaga vs. Jayden Fenix - D-1 Title Tournament Final
DPW has a show on Saturday 2/20 in St. Louis, MO(Ready Room).
DPW has a show on Saturday 2/27 in Wood River, IL.
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 2/20 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ron Powers & Ken Kasa vs. Flash Flanagan & Bubba Troll
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/13 in St. Louis, MO:
-Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins vs. Prince Moses & Damion Cortess - Tag Team Titles
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/20 in Granite City, IL featuring the St. Louis Invitational Tournament:
-Makaze & Jojo Bravo(Blacklist) vs. Gary Jay & Pierre Abernathy(Submission Squad)
-Louis Lyndon vs. Mat Fitchett - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Davey Vega vs. Everett Connors - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Paco Gonzalez vs. Adam Caster - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Zakk Sawyers vs. Mark Sterling - Tournament Quarterfinal
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Next show is Saturday 2/27 in Warsaw, MO:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Brandon Aarons - MWR Missouri Title
PRO WRESTLING EPIC(www.prowrestlingepic.com/)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 1/30 in Kansas City, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester - Heavyweight Title
-Mike Sydal vs. Jon Webb - Kansas State Title
-Tracey Smothers vs. The Math Magician
-Jake Dirden vs. Mark Sterling vs. Kraig Keesaman vs. Devin Thomas - Brass Ring Challenge
-The Kobra Kai Dojo(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. The Riegel Twins(Logan & Sterling) - Tag Team Titles
-Angelus Layne & D'Arcy Dixon vs. "Miss Natural" Heather Patera & Lucy Mendez
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 3/4 in Des Moines, IA.
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/27 in Troy, MO:
-Appearing: Ted DiBiase
GATEWAY ELITE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/TheGatewayElite)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
OUTLAW WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/outlawwrestling01)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WRESTLING INVADES AMERICA(wrestlinginvamerica.wix.com/wrestlinginvamerica)
Next show is Sunday 2/21 in Swansea, IL:
-Kevin Lee Davidson vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-Three-Falls Match
-LaMarcus Clinton & Chase King vs. Adam Caster & Tony Kozina - Tag Team Titles
CENTRAL STATES CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/nwaccw)
Next show is Saturday 4/30 in Lebanon, MO.
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 2/27 in Collinsville, IL:
-Uriah Eleazar vs. Bronson - U.S. Title
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Saturday 3/19 in Queens, NY.
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 2/12 in Reseda, CA:
-Roderick Strong vs. Drew Galloway - Heavyweight Title
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Trevor Lee
-Andrew Everett vs. Adam Cole
-Sami Callihan vs. Jack Evans
-Chris Hero vs. Trent Barreta
-Dalton Castle vs. Chuck Taylor
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show(afternoon) is Saturday 1/30 in Philadephia, PA:
-N_R_G(Race Jaxon & Hype Rockwell) vs. Hallowicked & Frightmare - Campeonatos De Parejas
-Soldier Ant vs. Jakob Hammermeier
-Dasher Hatfield & Heidi Lovelace vs. Juan Francisco De Coronado & Prakash Sabar
-Amasis vs. Jaka
-Arctic Rescue Ant vs. The Proletariat Boar Of Moldova
CHIKARA has an evening show on Saturday 1/30 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Princess Kimber Lee vs. Oleg The Usurper - Grand Championship
-Icarus vs. Pinkie Sanchez
-The Colony(Fire Ant, Silver Ant, & Worker Ant II) vs. The Snake Pit(Ophidian, Shynron, & Argus)
-The Batiri(Obariyon & Kodama) vs. Lucas Calhoun & Missile Assault Man
-"Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti vs. Wani
WHY WE WRESTLE(www.anarchy-wrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/13 in Cornelia, GA featuring the Heavyweight Title tournament:
-Billy Buck vs. Anthony Henry
-Ethan Cage vs. Elijah Evans IV
-Kyle Matthews vs. Black Baron
-Se7en vs. Azrael
-Stryknyn vs. Brian Blaze
-Sugar Dunkerton vs. Murder One
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 4/16 in Philadelphia, PA.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/2 in Dallas, TX featuring the Heart Of SHIMMER Title tournament.
SHIMMER has shows on Saturday 6/25 and Sunday 6/26 in Chicago, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/29 in Ybor City, FL:
-Taylor Made vs. Santana Garrett - SHINE Title
-Allysin Kay vs. Su Yung
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Next show is Friday 1/29 in Clarksville, IN.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/29 in Merrionette Park, IL:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Sami Callihan - Heavyweight Title
-Abyss & Kongo Kong vs. Ryan Boz & Russ Jones - Monster's Ball Match
-A.R. Fox vs. Matt Cage - Heritage Title
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling: http://www.saintlouiswrestling.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
Leave a comment or e-mail: patrickab7@yahoo.com
Follow me on Twitter or Facebook at: @patrickab7
Main Event this week has:
-Ryback vs. Alexander Rusev
-Jack Swagger vs. Kevin Owens
-The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von) vs. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor)
NXT this Wednesday has:
-Sami Zayn vs. Samoa Joe vs. Baron Corbin
-The American Alphas(Jason Jordan & Chad Gable) vs. Wesley Blake & Buddy Murphy
-Bull Dempsey vs. Alex Riley
-Liv Morgan vs. Nia Jax
-John Skyler vs. Elias Samson
Superstars this week has:
-Titus O'Neil vs. Tyler Breeze
-Darren Young vs. Stardust
Smackdown on Thursday has:
-Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, & Chris Jericho vs. Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, & Erick Rowan
-Kalisto vs. Adrian Neville - U.S. Title
-Dolph Ziggler, Jimmy & Jey Uso, & Titus O'Neil vs. The New Day(Big E Langston, Kofi Kingston, & Xavier Woods) & Mike Mizanin
-A.J. Styles vs. Curtis Axel
-Charlotte Flair vs. Natalya Neidhart
Fast Lane is on Sunday 2/22:
-Dean Ambrose vs. Roman Reigns vs. Brock Lesnar
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Tuesday has:
-Matt Hardy vs. Kurt Angle
-Tigre Uno vs. Trevor Lee - X-Division Title
-Drew Galloway vs. Tyrus Clay
-The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) & Beer Money(Bobby Roode & Eric Young) vs. Eric Young, Bram Cameron, Abyss, & Crazzy Steve
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. Jay Lethal & Adam Cole
-Roderick Strong vs. Masada - T.V. Title
-Punisher Martinez vs. Colby Corino - Top Prospect Tournament
Next show is Saturday 2/6 in Nashville, TN
-Top Prospect Tournament Semifinals & Final
ROH has a show on Friday 2/26 in Las Vegas, NV:
-Jay Lethal vs. Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly - Heavyweight Title
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi & Michael Elgin
ROH has a show on Saturday 2/27 in Las Vegas, NV.
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
Information on upcoming episodes of World Pro Wrestling will be posted when it becomes available.
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.elreynetwork.com/originals/lucha)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/13 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Mat Fitchett - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Chris Hero & Trik Davis vs. Danny Adams & Everett Connors
-Evan Gelistico & Adam Caster vs. The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) vs. Team I.O.U.(Nick Iggy & Kerry Awful) vs. The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell) - Tag Team Titles
-Davey Vega vs. Jeremy Wyatt
-Matt Cage vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Jojo Bravo vs. Andy Dalton
-Mike Outlaw vs. Christian Rose
-Zakk Sawyers vs. Steve O. Reno
SLA has a show on Sunday 2/14 in Alton, IL:
-The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) & The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell) vs. The Cause(Evan Gelistico, Adam Caster, Danny Adams, & Everett Connors) - Elimination Tag Match
-Chris Hero vs. Jojo Bravo
-Matt Cage vs. Alex Castle - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Davey Vega vs. Trik Davis
-Roscoe Eat Lisa(Mikey McFinnegan & Zakk Sawyers) vs. Team I.O.U.(Nick Iggy & Kerry Awful)
-Mike Outlaw vs. Paco Gonzalez
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/6 in Fenton, MO:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Jake Dirden vs. Mike Outlaw vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title
-Outtkast vs. Elvis Aliaga vs. Jayden Fenix - D-1 Title Tournament Final
DPW has a show on Saturday 2/20 in St. Louis, MO(Ready Room).
DPW has a show on Saturday 2/27 in Wood River, IL.
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 2/20 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ron Powers & Ken Kasa vs. Flash Flanagan & Bubba Troll
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/13 in St. Louis, MO:
-Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins vs. Prince Moses & Damion Cortess - Tag Team Titles
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/20 in Granite City, IL featuring the St. Louis Invitational Tournament:
-Makaze & Jojo Bravo(Blacklist) vs. Gary Jay & Pierre Abernathy(Submission Squad)
-Louis Lyndon vs. Mat Fitchett - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Davey Vega vs. Everett Connors - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Paco Gonzalez vs. Adam Caster - Tournament Quarterfinal
-Zakk Sawyers vs. Mark Sterling - Tournament Quarterfinal
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Next show is Saturday 2/27 in Warsaw, MO:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Brandon Aarons - MWR Missouri Title
PRO WRESTLING EPIC(www.prowrestlingepic.com/)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 1/30 in Kansas City, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester - Heavyweight Title
-Mike Sydal vs. Jon Webb - Kansas State Title
-Tracey Smothers vs. The Math Magician
-Jake Dirden vs. Mark Sterling vs. Kraig Keesaman vs. Devin Thomas - Brass Ring Challenge
-The Kobra Kai Dojo(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. The Riegel Twins(Logan & Sterling) - Tag Team Titles
-Angelus Layne & D'Arcy Dixon vs. "Miss Natural" Heather Patera & Lucy Mendez
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 3/4 in Des Moines, IA.
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/27 in Troy, MO:
-Appearing: Ted DiBiase
GATEWAY ELITE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/TheGatewayElite)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
OUTLAW WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/outlawwrestling01)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WRESTLING INVADES AMERICA(wrestlinginvamerica.wix.com/wrestlinginvamerica)
Next show is Sunday 2/21 in Swansea, IL:
-Kevin Lee Davidson vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-Three-Falls Match
-LaMarcus Clinton & Chase King vs. Adam Caster & Tony Kozina - Tag Team Titles
CENTRAL STATES CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/nwaccw)
Next show is Saturday 4/30 in Lebanon, MO.
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 2/27 in Collinsville, IL:
-Uriah Eleazar vs. Bronson - U.S. Title
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Saturday 3/19 in Queens, NY.
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 2/12 in Reseda, CA:
-Roderick Strong vs. Drew Galloway - Heavyweight Title
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Trevor Lee
-Andrew Everett vs. Adam Cole
-Sami Callihan vs. Jack Evans
-Chris Hero vs. Trent Barreta
-Dalton Castle vs. Chuck Taylor
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show(afternoon) is Saturday 1/30 in Philadephia, PA:
-N_R_G(Race Jaxon & Hype Rockwell) vs. Hallowicked & Frightmare - Campeonatos De Parejas
-Soldier Ant vs. Jakob Hammermeier
-Dasher Hatfield & Heidi Lovelace vs. Juan Francisco De Coronado & Prakash Sabar
-Amasis vs. Jaka
-Arctic Rescue Ant vs. The Proletariat Boar Of Moldova
CHIKARA has an evening show on Saturday 1/30 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Princess Kimber Lee vs. Oleg The Usurper - Grand Championship
-Icarus vs. Pinkie Sanchez
-The Colony(Fire Ant, Silver Ant, & Worker Ant II) vs. The Snake Pit(Ophidian, Shynron, & Argus)
-The Batiri(Obariyon & Kodama) vs. Lucas Calhoun & Missile Assault Man
-"Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti vs. Wani
WHY WE WRESTLE(www.anarchy-wrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/13 in Cornelia, GA featuring the Heavyweight Title tournament:
-Billy Buck vs. Anthony Henry
-Ethan Cage vs. Elijah Evans IV
-Kyle Matthews vs. Black Baron
-Se7en vs. Azrael
-Stryknyn vs. Brian Blaze
-Sugar Dunkerton vs. Murder One
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 4/16 in Philadelphia, PA.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/2 in Dallas, TX featuring the Heart Of SHIMMER Title tournament.
SHIMMER has shows on Saturday 6/25 and Sunday 6/26 in Chicago, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/29 in Ybor City, FL:
-Taylor Made vs. Santana Garrett - SHINE Title
-Allysin Kay vs. Su Yung
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Next show is Friday 1/29 in Clarksville, IN.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/29 in Merrionette Park, IL:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Sami Callihan - Heavyweight Title
-Abyss & Kongo Kong vs. Ryan Boz & Russ Jones - Monster's Ball Match
-A.R. Fox vs. Matt Cage - Heritage Title
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling: http://www.saintlouiswrestling.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
Leave a comment or e-mail: patrickab7@yahoo.com
Follow me on Twitter or Facebook at: @patrickab7
Monday, January 25, 2016
WWE Raw
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Byron Saxton, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Kevin Owens d. Dolph Ziggler with the pop-up powerbomb (5:14 aired).
-The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von)(w/ Flo Rida) d. Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas(w/ Heath Slater & Adam Rose) when D-Von pinned Axel after the Dudley Death Drop (joined in progress; 4:33 aired).
-A.J. Styles d. Chris Jericho when a pin reversal sequence ended with Styles getting the three-count with a sunset flip (10:22 aired).
-Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks ended in a no-contest when Women's Champion Charlotte Flair attacked both women (3:35).
-Bray Wyatt(w/ Braun Strowman, Luke Harper, & Erick Rowan) d. Kane after the Sister Abigail (3:53 aired).
-Paige Knight & Natalya Neidhart d. Brie Bella & Alicia Fox when Paige pinned Brie after the Ram-Paige(cradle DDT) (2:45).
-U.S. Champion Kalisto d. Mike Mizanin(non-title) via Salida Del Sol(sitout Asai DDT) (6:28 aired).
-Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose d. Sheamus O'Shaunessy & Alexander Rusev(w/ Alberto Del Rio & King Wade "Bad News" Barrett) when Reigns pinned Sheamus after the spear (10:57 aired).
-Kevin Owens d. Dolph Ziggler with the pop-up powerbomb (5:14 aired).
-The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von)(w/ Flo Rida) d. Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas(w/ Heath Slater & Adam Rose) when D-Von pinned Axel after the Dudley Death Drop (joined in progress; 4:33 aired).
-A.J. Styles d. Chris Jericho when a pin reversal sequence ended with Styles getting the three-count with a sunset flip (10:22 aired).
-Becky Lynch vs. Sasha Banks ended in a no-contest when Women's Champion Charlotte Flair attacked both women (3:35).
-Bray Wyatt(w/ Braun Strowman, Luke Harper, & Erick Rowan) d. Kane after the Sister Abigail (3:53 aired).
-Paige Knight & Natalya Neidhart d. Brie Bella & Alicia Fox when Paige pinned Brie after the Ram-Paige(cradle DDT) (2:45).
-U.S. Champion Kalisto d. Mike Mizanin(non-title) via Salida Del Sol(sitout Asai DDT) (6:28 aired).
-Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose d. Sheamus O'Shaunessy & Alexander Rusev(w/ Alberto Del Rio & King Wade "Bad News" Barrett) when Reigns pinned Sheamus after the spear (10:57 aired).
2016 Royal Rumble Dork Stats(woo)
#1 & #2 Entrants:
Roman Reigns & Alexander Rusev
We knew #1 going in. This Rumble started with the same two guys that ended last year's Rumble.
Final Entrant(#30):
Triple H
Triple H has drawn #1 twice(1996 and 2006), so his luck changed in 2016. Of course, one would suspect that some "executive influence" played a part in his draw.
Winner:
Triple H(#30)
Only the third time that #30 has won the Rumble. This was HHH's second Rumble win; his previous Rumble victory was in 2002.
Runner-Up:
Dean Ambrose(#19)
This was the third time that #19 was the runner-up; the first time was in the first Rumble in 1988(One Man Gang) when there were only twenty participants.
Endurance Mark(per Wikipedia):
Roman Reigns(59:50)
Honorable mention to Chris Jericho(50:50), especially since he was in the ring for the whole duration. Steve Austin also did an angle in 1999 where he was beaten up by the heel stable du jour and was "out of the match" for a while before returning to the ring.
Most Eliminations:
Roman Reigns & Alexander Rusev
We knew #1 going in. This Rumble started with the same two guys that ended last year's Rumble.
Final Entrant(#30):
Triple H
Triple H has drawn #1 twice(1996 and 2006), so his luck changed in 2016. Of course, one would suspect that some "executive influence" played a part in his draw.
Winner:
Triple H(#30)
Only the third time that #30 has won the Rumble. This was HHH's second Rumble win; his previous Rumble victory was in 2002.
Runner-Up:
Dean Ambrose(#19)
This was the third time that #19 was the runner-up; the first time was in the first Rumble in 1988(One Man Gang) when there were only twenty participants.
Endurance Mark(per Wikipedia):
Roman Reigns(59:50)
Honorable mention to Chris Jericho(50:50), especially since he was in the ring for the whole duration. Steve Austin also did an angle in 1999 where he was beaten up by the heel stable du jour and was "out of the match" for a while before returning to the ring.
Most Eliminations:
5(tie between Roman Reigns & Braun Strowman)
Strowman got several notable eliminations, including single-handedly throwing out Kane and Big Show and assisting in the elimination of Brock Lesnar(though that happened after he had already been eliminated).
Dynamo Special Comment
Now, as promised, a special comment about Saturday's Dynamo Pro Wrestling show at the Douglas Club(fka Knights Of Columbus Hall) in Wood River, IL.
DISCLAIMER: I'm biased. Deal with it.
I had a surreal experience last Monday as I was a guest on the Brothers On Whatever radio show on WGNU 920 AM. If that radio station sounds familiar, it's because I worked for WGNU from late 2000 to late 2009; returning to that building after six-plus years was a weird experience, to say nothing of being on the other side of the glass. We mostly talked comedy, but independent wrestling came up as well; you can listen to the audio from the show on the Brothers On Whatever website. I chatted a bit with employees at the station; a few people still work there from my time there. Shoutouts to Peyton and Joe: Sorry about being such a headache back in those days.
The Wood River shows have become a showcase for the younger talent in the promotion; as such, the bigger names are usually downplayed on the show. Neither Heavyweight Champion Ricky Cruz nor Jake Dirden were on this show as both were booked elsewhere; other notable names like Shorty Biggs, Outtkast, and Elvis Aliaga weren't on the show.
A few days before the event, Dynamo announced that Davey Richards would be on the show(facing Mike Outlaw in lieu of the previously-announced Outlaw vs. Kevin Lee Davidson bout). However, Luke Roberts announced at the top of the show that Richards was called to work an emergency shift at his job as a licensed paramedic. It's unfortunate that Davey has gained the unwarranted reputation of cancelling on a lot of his local bookings...it's not always something that he's able to control, though I can see promotions being wary about booking him as a result.
I didn't see any fans leave after the announcement of Richards' absence...and it was the best turnout for a Dynamo show in Wood River thus far. It's great that they've built another good audience at a new venue...I honestly thought Dynamo was in real trouble when they only ran in Glen Carbon and attendance at the Sports Academy was on the decline. They've turned things around in the past few years and built fanbases in Fenton and now Wood River. Will be interesting to see how the second show at The Ready Room goes...Dynamo has a busy February ahead with a show at that venue as well as events in Fenton and Wood River.
Before the official start of the show, Luke Roberts and The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby) acknowledged a long-time Wood River wrestling fan who passed away in November. He had supported independent wrestling in the area since the days of Metro East Championship Wrestling and the show was dedicated to his memory.
Your ring announcer was Chris Roedel, your assistant ring announcer was Luke Roberts, and your referees were Eric Allen and Jay King.
"Young & Dangerous" Evan Morris vs. The Snitch(w/ Sophie Darling): Morris is racking up nicknames these days as I believe he's also added "Strong Style" to his collection...he needs to talk to Gary Jackson about consolidating those. Morris got a great reaction in the venue where he got his start as Evan Money in MECW. Sophie provided the public service announcement that The Snitch would prefer not to be photographed and that people not acknowledge his presence at the event...err, oops. This was a fine opener, though I don't think people bought it as a competitive matchup; Morris didn't have much ceiling clearance to go aerial, so he finished with a TKO onto the knee in 7:15.
Cowboy Ric Maverick vs. Brandon Espinosa: Espy griped about the lack of competition since he is the rightful number-one contender to the Heavyweight Title. Of course, that whole deal was thrown into turmoil with the impromptu tag match at the previous Fenton show, resulting in a four-way title match being set for February. The peril of this sort of show is that quite a few of the newcomers aren't well known or established with the fans, so they don't get much of a reaction at first. It takes time to establish your character with the fans and whether they should cheer or boo you...so the fans may not always know how to react to you until the more-established opponent is introduced. The audience didn't really buy into Maverick as a legitimate challenge to Espy, but they had a pretty competitive matchup...Espy targeted the arm until he finally put Maverick away with the cross-armbreaker in 9:55. Post-match, Espinosa went for a cheapshot but was decked by Maverick in response...all righty then.
Alpha Class("The Millenial" Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez) vs. The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby): Danny and Paco had a rough outing at last week's Ring Of Honor show against The Pretty Boy Killers(Keith Lee & Shane Taylor). Santel & McDarby are well-known in the Wood River venue from the MECW days...on top of that, Eric Allen was the referee for this match. Allen had posted a teaser on Facebook with pics of his referee shirt and his wrestling attire, wondering what to wear...heh. If he's physically capable of an in-ring return, more power to him. I thought this match was really good and the teams worked together well...as I've said in the past, I wonder if Santel and McDarby might get over better in a more old-school environment. Still adjusting to Adams as a face, but he and Paco have been a solid team from what I've seen so far. The finish saw Adams small-package Santel with McDarby trying to turn the pinning combination over, but Paco superkicked McDarby to stop him and Adams got the fall in 8:29.
Afterwards, Santel & McDarby confronted their old rival Allen and slapped the glasses off his face; McDarby cut a promo about how they had history(MECW) and they didn't want to deal with a "crippled" ex-wrestler like him. Nice continuity nod for the building; we'll see if it turns into anything in the long run. Allen did a good slow burn as he walked to the backstage area, but he did officiate his later matches without incident.
"The Valedictorian" Keon Option vs. Jayson Khaos(w/ C.J. McManus): This was Option's return from a recent injury; he no longer has the dreadlocks, making him look distinctly different. He gave out graduation caps to a few ringside youngsters; I always appreciate little fan-participation acts like that. (My first favorite wrestler was Bret Hart, so the giveaway of the sunglasses was a cool thing at the time.) Option also earned some points with me personally for the fact that he owns an Ash Ketchum-style baseball cap...heh. Both guys are working off ring rust as Khaos hasn't wrestled regularly in quite a while; he's only a few matches into his comeback after a decade-or-so layoff. I thought the match went well with a good screwy finish; C.J. distracted the referee after Option hit a Side Effect, then snapped Option's throat off the top rope as the official turned his attention to Khaos. Khaos capitalized with a rear naked choke, causing the ref to call for the bell in 10:22 when Option passed out in the hold.
Brandon Aarons & Garrett Shanks vs. The Viking War Party("American Viking" Alexandre Rudolph & "Littlest Viking" Jake Parnell): Rudolph and Parnell had wrestled for Dynamo in the past; in fact, both had started their wrestling careers with the promotion before branching out. The Vikings have been traveling a lot in recent times; they've become regulars for IWA Mid-South and worked for Jersey All-Pro Wrestling a few times. They were also mentioned in the speculation regarding CHIKARA's King Of Trios(along with "The Gordiest Viking" Frank Wyatt) and are on the radar of Georgia's Why We Wrestle promotion(which runs in the venue that NWA Wildside/Anarchy once used).
It was unusual to see them in the rulebreaker role as they're usually not well-defined that regard, though they did throw chairs into the ring before the match. The tag team experience was in their favor as this was a first-time teamup for Aarons and the rookie Shanks; notably, Shanks had his own cheering section for the matchup. It was a baptism by fire for Shanks to say the least...he took a beating from both Vikings. The good guys gained some momentum, but Rudolph hit Shanks with his metal spike behind the referee's back and got the pin in 11:08 (HEEL~!).
Intermission~! Your official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm) for the night: One can of root beer and peanut butter cups. I bought frozen vegetables, tomato and broccoli soup, and baby carrots(!) at the grocery store this weekend, so I'm TRYING to eat healthier. (As usual, your mileage may vary...I accept that I'm gaining weight, but I don't have enough fat-guy jokes to make that work in a comedic sense.)
Justin D'Air vs. Jayden Fenix: This promised to be a fun sprint and it was, though the outcome seemed obvious as Fenix is one of the three finalists in the D-1 Title contention. When Billy McNeil refers to someone(D'Air) as having a crazy wrestling style, that's saying something. Fenix has really upped his game in the personality department and it works for his rulebreaker role. They did an exchange of spine punts that reminded me of Wrestle Kingdom 10, specifically Katsuyori Shibata vs. Tomohiro Ishii...someone's been studying their match videos. The low ceiling prevented D'Air from doing too many aerial moves, but the match still worked well. Fenix raised the knees to block a frog splash, then got the pin with a handful of tights in 5:53 (HEEL~!).
C.J. Shine vs. Billy McNeil(w/ C.J. McManus & Jayson Khaos): McNeil has been using the old Midnight Express theme since the most recent Fenton show, seeing as how McManus' stable is called the Midnight Society; wonder when Shawn Reel will officially return to action? It was an odd match structure as Shine was positioned as the clear fan favorite with Billy as the reluctant heel, not wanting the outside interference but still working that role in the match. Shine is making an effort to show more personality, which is good to see; as noted, it takes time to establish a connection to the fans. Billy as a heel is a tough sell as he's well-liked among area fans; we'll see if it turns into a full-fledged run as a rulebreaker or if he'll eventually split from McManus to feud with the Society. Shine rallied but McManus distracted the ref(two C.J.s = MARKET CONFUSION~!), much to Billy's chagrin. While both Billy and the ref were occupied, Khaos entered the ring to plant Shine with the Unprettier...McNeil didn't see the interference, but still went to the top rope to finish with the old-school Pac-Man Attack(half-turn frog splash) in 10:08. Fan reaction to his win was mixed to say the least.
Mike Outlaw vs. Kevin Lee Davidson: As noted, this match was announced ahead of time(I even made a point to mention it on the radio show); it was changed to Outlaw vs. Davey Richards, but went back to the originally-scheduled matchup with Davey's cancellation. Elgin trainee K.L.D. has gained a lot of exposure with his appearances for Ring Of Honor; he's scheduled to wrestle in Europe in the near future, which is a pretty cool opportunity for him. I was really looking forward to this one, even after Davey's appearance was announced as I was hoping to see the matchup eventually. It lived up to my expectations as they worked really well together and had a worthy main-event matchup. K.L.D. got a good near-fall at one point after delivering the Hellevator(vertical suplex dropped into a uranagi, a la Matt Morgan, Azrael's Ted Bundy, or Hirooki Goto's Shouten Kai). I think that would be a really good finisher for him as he has the size to pull it off. Outlaw scored a hard-fought win in 12:16 after the Mafia Kick followed by the High Noon(top-rope elbowdrop)...that meant both Outlaw and Espinosa gained momentum heading into the big four-way title match in two weeks.
There's nothing in the immediate area next weekend...I may see if I can get a ride to Metro Pro Wrestling in Kansas City (or maybe I'll just drive myself). It depends on whether I get any comedy bookings for the weekend as those are taking more precedence in recent months.
A very busy February looks like this:
-Saturday 2/6: Dynamo Pro Wrestling in Fenton, MO
-Saturday 2/13: St. Louis Anarchy in Alton, IL; Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in St. Louis, MO
-Sunday 2/14: St. Louis Anarchy in Alton, IL
-Saturday 2/20: Pro Wrestling Championship Series in Granite City, IL; Dynamo Pro Wrestling in St. Louis, MO(Ready Room); Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling in East Carondelet, IL
-Sunday 2/21: Wrestling Invades America in Swansea, IL
-Saturday 2/27: Dynamo Pro Wrestling in Wood River, IL; World League Wrestling in Troy, MO; High Risk Wrestling in Warsaw, MO; World Powerhouse Wrestling in Collinsville, IL
That's my special comment for this, the third wrestling show I've attended in the year 2016. Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.
-PB, Watching Wrestling Wrong Since 1991
P.S. We are all marks.
DISCLAIMER: I'm biased. Deal with it.
I had a surreal experience last Monday as I was a guest on the Brothers On Whatever radio show on WGNU 920 AM. If that radio station sounds familiar, it's because I worked for WGNU from late 2000 to late 2009; returning to that building after six-plus years was a weird experience, to say nothing of being on the other side of the glass. We mostly talked comedy, but independent wrestling came up as well; you can listen to the audio from the show on the Brothers On Whatever website. I chatted a bit with employees at the station; a few people still work there from my time there. Shoutouts to Peyton and Joe: Sorry about being such a headache back in those days.
The Wood River shows have become a showcase for the younger talent in the promotion; as such, the bigger names are usually downplayed on the show. Neither Heavyweight Champion Ricky Cruz nor Jake Dirden were on this show as both were booked elsewhere; other notable names like Shorty Biggs, Outtkast, and Elvis Aliaga weren't on the show.
A few days before the event, Dynamo announced that Davey Richards would be on the show(facing Mike Outlaw in lieu of the previously-announced Outlaw vs. Kevin Lee Davidson bout). However, Luke Roberts announced at the top of the show that Richards was called to work an emergency shift at his job as a licensed paramedic. It's unfortunate that Davey has gained the unwarranted reputation of cancelling on a lot of his local bookings...it's not always something that he's able to control, though I can see promotions being wary about booking him as a result.
I didn't see any fans leave after the announcement of Richards' absence...and it was the best turnout for a Dynamo show in Wood River thus far. It's great that they've built another good audience at a new venue...I honestly thought Dynamo was in real trouble when they only ran in Glen Carbon and attendance at the Sports Academy was on the decline. They've turned things around in the past few years and built fanbases in Fenton and now Wood River. Will be interesting to see how the second show at The Ready Room goes...Dynamo has a busy February ahead with a show at that venue as well as events in Fenton and Wood River.
Before the official start of the show, Luke Roberts and The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby) acknowledged a long-time Wood River wrestling fan who passed away in November. He had supported independent wrestling in the area since the days of Metro East Championship Wrestling and the show was dedicated to his memory.
Your ring announcer was Chris Roedel, your assistant ring announcer was Luke Roberts, and your referees were Eric Allen and Jay King.
"Young & Dangerous" Evan Morris vs. The Snitch(w/ Sophie Darling): Morris is racking up nicknames these days as I believe he's also added "Strong Style" to his collection...he needs to talk to Gary Jackson about consolidating those. Morris got a great reaction in the venue where he got his start as Evan Money in MECW. Sophie provided the public service announcement that The Snitch would prefer not to be photographed and that people not acknowledge his presence at the event...err, oops. This was a fine opener, though I don't think people bought it as a competitive matchup; Morris didn't have much ceiling clearance to go aerial, so he finished with a TKO onto the knee in 7:15.
Cowboy Ric Maverick vs. Brandon Espinosa: Espy griped about the lack of competition since he is the rightful number-one contender to the Heavyweight Title. Of course, that whole deal was thrown into turmoil with the impromptu tag match at the previous Fenton show, resulting in a four-way title match being set for February. The peril of this sort of show is that quite a few of the newcomers aren't well known or established with the fans, so they don't get much of a reaction at first. It takes time to establish your character with the fans and whether they should cheer or boo you...so the fans may not always know how to react to you until the more-established opponent is introduced. The audience didn't really buy into Maverick as a legitimate challenge to Espy, but they had a pretty competitive matchup...Espy targeted the arm until he finally put Maverick away with the cross-armbreaker in 9:55. Post-match, Espinosa went for a cheapshot but was decked by Maverick in response...all righty then.
Alpha Class("The Millenial" Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez) vs. The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby): Danny and Paco had a rough outing at last week's Ring Of Honor show against The Pretty Boy Killers(Keith Lee & Shane Taylor). Santel & McDarby are well-known in the Wood River venue from the MECW days...on top of that, Eric Allen was the referee for this match. Allen had posted a teaser on Facebook with pics of his referee shirt and his wrestling attire, wondering what to wear...heh. If he's physically capable of an in-ring return, more power to him. I thought this match was really good and the teams worked together well...as I've said in the past, I wonder if Santel and McDarby might get over better in a more old-school environment. Still adjusting to Adams as a face, but he and Paco have been a solid team from what I've seen so far. The finish saw Adams small-package Santel with McDarby trying to turn the pinning combination over, but Paco superkicked McDarby to stop him and Adams got the fall in 8:29.
Afterwards, Santel & McDarby confronted their old rival Allen and slapped the glasses off his face; McDarby cut a promo about how they had history(MECW) and they didn't want to deal with a "crippled" ex-wrestler like him. Nice continuity nod for the building; we'll see if it turns into anything in the long run. Allen did a good slow burn as he walked to the backstage area, but he did officiate his later matches without incident.
"The Valedictorian" Keon Option vs. Jayson Khaos(w/ C.J. McManus): This was Option's return from a recent injury; he no longer has the dreadlocks, making him look distinctly different. He gave out graduation caps to a few ringside youngsters; I always appreciate little fan-participation acts like that. (My first favorite wrestler was Bret Hart, so the giveaway of the sunglasses was a cool thing at the time.) Option also earned some points with me personally for the fact that he owns an Ash Ketchum-style baseball cap...heh. Both guys are working off ring rust as Khaos hasn't wrestled regularly in quite a while; he's only a few matches into his comeback after a decade-or-so layoff. I thought the match went well with a good screwy finish; C.J. distracted the referee after Option hit a Side Effect, then snapped Option's throat off the top rope as the official turned his attention to Khaos. Khaos capitalized with a rear naked choke, causing the ref to call for the bell in 10:22 when Option passed out in the hold.
Brandon Aarons & Garrett Shanks vs. The Viking War Party("American Viking" Alexandre Rudolph & "Littlest Viking" Jake Parnell): Rudolph and Parnell had wrestled for Dynamo in the past; in fact, both had started their wrestling careers with the promotion before branching out. The Vikings have been traveling a lot in recent times; they've become regulars for IWA Mid-South and worked for Jersey All-Pro Wrestling a few times. They were also mentioned in the speculation regarding CHIKARA's King Of Trios(along with "The Gordiest Viking" Frank Wyatt) and are on the radar of Georgia's Why We Wrestle promotion(which runs in the venue that NWA Wildside/Anarchy once used).
It was unusual to see them in the rulebreaker role as they're usually not well-defined that regard, though they did throw chairs into the ring before the match. The tag team experience was in their favor as this was a first-time teamup for Aarons and the rookie Shanks; notably, Shanks had his own cheering section for the matchup. It was a baptism by fire for Shanks to say the least...he took a beating from both Vikings. The good guys gained some momentum, but Rudolph hit Shanks with his metal spike behind the referee's back and got the pin in 11:08 (HEEL~!).
Intermission~! Your official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm) for the night: One can of root beer and peanut butter cups. I bought frozen vegetables, tomato and broccoli soup, and baby carrots(!) at the grocery store this weekend, so I'm TRYING to eat healthier. (As usual, your mileage may vary...I accept that I'm gaining weight, but I don't have enough fat-guy jokes to make that work in a comedic sense.)
Justin D'Air vs. Jayden Fenix: This promised to be a fun sprint and it was, though the outcome seemed obvious as Fenix is one of the three finalists in the D-1 Title contention. When Billy McNeil refers to someone(D'Air) as having a crazy wrestling style, that's saying something. Fenix has really upped his game in the personality department and it works for his rulebreaker role. They did an exchange of spine punts that reminded me of Wrestle Kingdom 10, specifically Katsuyori Shibata vs. Tomohiro Ishii...someone's been studying their match videos. The low ceiling prevented D'Air from doing too many aerial moves, but the match still worked well. Fenix raised the knees to block a frog splash, then got the pin with a handful of tights in 5:53 (HEEL~!).
C.J. Shine vs. Billy McNeil(w/ C.J. McManus & Jayson Khaos): McNeil has been using the old Midnight Express theme since the most recent Fenton show, seeing as how McManus' stable is called the Midnight Society; wonder when Shawn Reel will officially return to action? It was an odd match structure as Shine was positioned as the clear fan favorite with Billy as the reluctant heel, not wanting the outside interference but still working that role in the match. Shine is making an effort to show more personality, which is good to see; as noted, it takes time to establish a connection to the fans. Billy as a heel is a tough sell as he's well-liked among area fans; we'll see if it turns into a full-fledged run as a rulebreaker or if he'll eventually split from McManus to feud with the Society. Shine rallied but McManus distracted the ref(two C.J.s = MARKET CONFUSION~!), much to Billy's chagrin. While both Billy and the ref were occupied, Khaos entered the ring to plant Shine with the Unprettier...McNeil didn't see the interference, but still went to the top rope to finish with the old-school Pac-Man Attack(half-turn frog splash) in 10:08. Fan reaction to his win was mixed to say the least.
Mike Outlaw vs. Kevin Lee Davidson: As noted, this match was announced ahead of time(I even made a point to mention it on the radio show); it was changed to Outlaw vs. Davey Richards, but went back to the originally-scheduled matchup with Davey's cancellation. Elgin trainee K.L.D. has gained a lot of exposure with his appearances for Ring Of Honor; he's scheduled to wrestle in Europe in the near future, which is a pretty cool opportunity for him. I was really looking forward to this one, even after Davey's appearance was announced as I was hoping to see the matchup eventually. It lived up to my expectations as they worked really well together and had a worthy main-event matchup. K.L.D. got a good near-fall at one point after delivering the Hellevator(vertical suplex dropped into a uranagi, a la Matt Morgan, Azrael's Ted Bundy, or Hirooki Goto's Shouten Kai). I think that would be a really good finisher for him as he has the size to pull it off. Outlaw scored a hard-fought win in 12:16 after the Mafia Kick followed by the High Noon(top-rope elbowdrop)...that meant both Outlaw and Espinosa gained momentum heading into the big four-way title match in two weeks.
There's nothing in the immediate area next weekend...I may see if I can get a ride to Metro Pro Wrestling in Kansas City (or maybe I'll just drive myself). It depends on whether I get any comedy bookings for the weekend as those are taking more precedence in recent months.
A very busy February looks like this:
-Saturday 2/6: Dynamo Pro Wrestling in Fenton, MO
-Saturday 2/13: St. Louis Anarchy in Alton, IL; Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in St. Louis, MO
-Sunday 2/14: St. Louis Anarchy in Alton, IL
-Saturday 2/20: Pro Wrestling Championship Series in Granite City, IL; Dynamo Pro Wrestling in St. Louis, MO(Ready Room); Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling in East Carondelet, IL
-Sunday 2/21: Wrestling Invades America in Swansea, IL
-Saturday 2/27: Dynamo Pro Wrestling in Wood River, IL; World League Wrestling in Troy, MO; High Risk Wrestling in Warsaw, MO; World Powerhouse Wrestling in Collinsville, IL
That's my special comment for this, the third wrestling show I've attended in the year 2016. Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.
-PB, Watching Wrestling Wrong Since 1991
P.S. We are all marks.
Sunday, January 24, 2016
WWE Royal Rumble
-Jack Swagger & Mark Henry won a four-corner match with The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von), Damien Sandow & Darren Young, and The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor); Henry stole the pin on Viktor after the Dudleys hit Viktor with the Dudley Death Drop.
-Dean Ambrose d. Kevin Owens in a last-man-standing match to retain the Intercontinental Title; Owens tried to moonsault Ambrose while he was laid out on chairs, but Ambrose shoved him off the top rope and through two stacked tables on the floor. After that, Owens was unable to answer the ten-count.
-The New Day(Big E Langston & Kofi Kingston)(w/ Xavier Woods) d. Jimmy & Jey Uso to retain the Tag Team Titles when Big E pinned Jey after catching him in mid-air to hit the Big Ending.
-Kalisto d. Alberto Del Rio to regain the U.S. Title; Del Rio had removed a turnbuckle pad, but Kalisto sent him into the exposed metal with a flying rana off the second rope. Kalisto followed up with the Salida Del Sol(sitout Asai DDT) for the win.
-Charlotte Flair(w/ Ric Flair) d. Becky Lynch to retain the Women's Title; Ric distracted Becky and Charlotte raked the eyes, then speared Becky for the win. After the match, Sasha Banks came out and kicked Becky out of the ring...she seemed to form a truce with Charlotte, but then dropped her with a backcracker before locking her in the Bank Statement(modified Crippler Crossface).
-Royal Rumble for the WWE Title:
#1 Roman Reigns(C)
#2 Alexander Rusev(w/ Lana Perry)
Reigns threw out Rusev after hitting a spear.
#3 A.J. Styles(!!!)
#4 Tyler Breeze
A.J. lifted Breeze up on the ropes and Reigns slugged Styles, causing Breeze to fall to the floor.
#5 Curtis Axel(w/ Social Outcasts)
Roman and Styles fought off the Outcasts, then Styles clotheslined Axel out of the ring.
#6 Chris Jericho
#7 Kane
#8 Goldust
#9 Ryback
#10 Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston(w/ Big E Langston & Xavier Woods)
#11 Titus O'Neil
Titus eliminated Goldust.
#12 "R-Truth" Ron Killings
R-Truth thought it was a ladder match and tried to bring the ladder into the ring...Kane immediately threw him out. Kane nearly got Kofi out, but Big E caught him on his shoulders.
#13 Luke Harper
The League Of Nations members(ordered by Vince McMahon) attacked Reigns outside the ring. Kofi was eliminated in the middle of the chaos as Jericho dropkicked him off Big E's shoulders.
#14 Stardust
Reigns left the ring area under his own power after being injured; he was splashed through one of the broadcast tables by Rusev.
#15 The Big Show
Show cleaned house with PUNCHes and eliminated Titus and Ryback.
#16 Adrian Neville
#17 Braun Strowman
Strowman threw out Kane, then choked out Show with his head-and-arm guillotine hold before dumping him out.
#18 Kevin Owens
Owens eliminated Styles after an impressive debut performance by A.J.
#19 Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose
#20 Sami Zayn
Zayn and Owens renewed their rivalry and Zayn threw out Owens.
#21 Erick Rowan
The Wyatts joined forces and Harper eliminated Neville and Stardust.
#22 Mark Henry
Henry tried to fight off the Wyatt Family, but they triple-teamed him and got him out. Strowman manhandled Zayn and threw him out.
#23 Brock Lesnar(w/ Paul Heyman)
Brock clotheslined Rowan out of the ring.
#24 Jack Swagger
Swagger ran into an F-5 and was thrown out by Brock.
#25 Mike Mizanin
Miz bided his time by joining the commentary team...meanwhile, Lesnar clotheslined Harper to the floor.
#26 Alberto Del Rio
Lesnar finally clotheslined Strowman out of the match, eliminating the three members of the Wyatt Family.
#27 Bray Wyatt
The other members of the family gang-attacked Lesnar at Bray's behest, but Brock fought them off...however, the family re-entered to save Wyatt from an F-5 and Bray delivered the Sister Abigail. After that, the Wyatt Family members threw out Lesnar.
#28 Dolph Ziggler
Miz finally entered the ring with Lesnar and Strowman gone.
#29 Sheamus O'Shaunessy
Reigns re-entered the fray and Superman-Punched Sheamus during his entrance. Roman eliminated Miz and Del Rio.
#30 Triple H
HHH eliminated Ziggler. Wyatt stood up to HHH, but Sheamus took him out with a Brogue Kick and HHH and Sheamus both threw Wyatt out. Ambrose eliminated Jericho. Reigns eliminated Sheamus but HHH dumped out Reigns from behind, guaranteeing a new champion. That left Ambrose and Triple H as the final two. HHH finally backdropped Ambrose out of the ring to win the Royal Rumble and the WWE Title.
-Dean Ambrose d. Kevin Owens in a last-man-standing match to retain the Intercontinental Title; Owens tried to moonsault Ambrose while he was laid out on chairs, but Ambrose shoved him off the top rope and through two stacked tables on the floor. After that, Owens was unable to answer the ten-count.
-The New Day(Big E Langston & Kofi Kingston)(w/ Xavier Woods) d. Jimmy & Jey Uso to retain the Tag Team Titles when Big E pinned Jey after catching him in mid-air to hit the Big Ending.
-Kalisto d. Alberto Del Rio to regain the U.S. Title; Del Rio had removed a turnbuckle pad, but Kalisto sent him into the exposed metal with a flying rana off the second rope. Kalisto followed up with the Salida Del Sol(sitout Asai DDT) for the win.
-Charlotte Flair(w/ Ric Flair) d. Becky Lynch to retain the Women's Title; Ric distracted Becky and Charlotte raked the eyes, then speared Becky for the win. After the match, Sasha Banks came out and kicked Becky out of the ring...she seemed to form a truce with Charlotte, but then dropped her with a backcracker before locking her in the Bank Statement(modified Crippler Crossface).
-Royal Rumble for the WWE Title:
#1 Roman Reigns(C)
#2 Alexander Rusev(w/ Lana Perry)
Reigns threw out Rusev after hitting a spear.
#3 A.J. Styles(!!!)
#4 Tyler Breeze
A.J. lifted Breeze up on the ropes and Reigns slugged Styles, causing Breeze to fall to the floor.
#5 Curtis Axel(w/ Social Outcasts)
Roman and Styles fought off the Outcasts, then Styles clotheslined Axel out of the ring.
#6 Chris Jericho
#7 Kane
#8 Goldust
#9 Ryback
#10 Tag Team Champion Kofi Kingston(w/ Big E Langston & Xavier Woods)
#11 Titus O'Neil
Titus eliminated Goldust.
#12 "R-Truth" Ron Killings
R-Truth thought it was a ladder match and tried to bring the ladder into the ring...Kane immediately threw him out. Kane nearly got Kofi out, but Big E caught him on his shoulders.
#13 Luke Harper
The League Of Nations members(ordered by Vince McMahon) attacked Reigns outside the ring. Kofi was eliminated in the middle of the chaos as Jericho dropkicked him off Big E's shoulders.
#14 Stardust
Reigns left the ring area under his own power after being injured; he was splashed through one of the broadcast tables by Rusev.
#15 The Big Show
Show cleaned house with PUNCHes and eliminated Titus and Ryback.
#16 Adrian Neville
#17 Braun Strowman
Strowman threw out Kane, then choked out Show with his head-and-arm guillotine hold before dumping him out.
#18 Kevin Owens
Owens eliminated Styles after an impressive debut performance by A.J.
#19 Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose
#20 Sami Zayn
Zayn and Owens renewed their rivalry and Zayn threw out Owens.
#21 Erick Rowan
The Wyatts joined forces and Harper eliminated Neville and Stardust.
#22 Mark Henry
Henry tried to fight off the Wyatt Family, but they triple-teamed him and got him out. Strowman manhandled Zayn and threw him out.
#23 Brock Lesnar(w/ Paul Heyman)
Brock clotheslined Rowan out of the ring.
#24 Jack Swagger
Swagger ran into an F-5 and was thrown out by Brock.
#25 Mike Mizanin
Miz bided his time by joining the commentary team...meanwhile, Lesnar clotheslined Harper to the floor.
#26 Alberto Del Rio
Lesnar finally clotheslined Strowman out of the match, eliminating the three members of the Wyatt Family.
#27 Bray Wyatt
The other members of the family gang-attacked Lesnar at Bray's behest, but Brock fought them off...however, the family re-entered to save Wyatt from an F-5 and Bray delivered the Sister Abigail. After that, the Wyatt Family members threw out Lesnar.
#28 Dolph Ziggler
Miz finally entered the ring with Lesnar and Strowman gone.
#29 Sheamus O'Shaunessy
Reigns re-entered the fray and Superman-Punched Sheamus during his entrance. Roman eliminated Miz and Del Rio.
#30 Triple H
HHH eliminated Ziggler. Wyatt stood up to HHH, but Sheamus took him out with a Brogue Kick and HHH and Sheamus both threw Wyatt out. Ambrose eliminated Jericho. Reigns eliminated Sheamus but HHH dumped out Reigns from behind, guaranteeing a new champion. That left Ambrose and Triple H as the final two. HHH finally backdropped Ambrose out of the ring to win the Royal Rumble and the WWE Title.
ROH + SICW
ROH TV
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Mr. Wrestling III.
-Top Prospect Tournament: Brian Fury d. Shaheem Ali with a pop-up sitout powerbomb (5:55).
-The tournament brackets: Fury moves on to face the winner of Leon St. Giovanni vs. Action Ortiz. Colby Corino faces Punisher Martinez with the winner facing the winner of Lio Rush vs. Jason Kincaid.
-Cedric Alexander(w/ Veda Scott) d. Cheeseburger with the Lumbar Check(belly-to-back suplex into a double-knee backbreaker) (1:41). Jonathan Gresham saved Cheeseburger from a post-match beating and that turned into an impromptu match...
-Jonathan Gresham d. Cedric Alexander(w/ Veda Scott) by DQ when Veda broke up Gresham's octopus hold (1:39). Alexander beat down Gresham after the match with Veda's help.
-Per matchmaker Nigel McGuinness, the main event of the anniversary show will be Jay Lethal vs. Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly for the Heavyweight Title. That set up next week's TV main event: reDRagon(O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. Lethal & Cole.
-The scheduled Jay Briscoe-Michael Elgin main event turned into a triple threat match as Stokely Hathaway added Moose to the match with Nigel's blessing.
-Jay Briscoe(w/ Mark Briscoe) won a triple threat match with Moose(w/ Stokely Hathaway) and Michael Elgin when he pinned Elgin with a backslide (8:04 aired). After the match, Elgin issued the challenge for the anniversary show: Himself and Hiroshi Tanahashi against the Briscoes.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentator: Drew Abbenhaus.
-Flashback to November 1979: Kerry & Kevin Von Erich d. Reyal Guseman & Tom DeMarco when Kerry pinned Guseman with a sunset flip.
-Flashback to October 1979: Larry Matysik interviewed Dick Murdoch about his issues with Kevin Von Erich, leading to a confrontation with Kevin Von Erich.
-Flashback to October 1979: Kevin Von Erich d. Dick Murdoch by DQ when Bulldog Bob Brown interfered; Gene Kiniski made the save.
-Flashback to May 1979: David Von Erich(w/ Fritz & Kevin) d. Harley Race with the iron claw(leaving Race bloody); it was a modified handicap/gauntlet match as Race would have faced Fritz if he had beaten David.
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Mr. Wrestling III.
-Top Prospect Tournament: Brian Fury d. Shaheem Ali with a pop-up sitout powerbomb (5:55).
-The tournament brackets: Fury moves on to face the winner of Leon St. Giovanni vs. Action Ortiz. Colby Corino faces Punisher Martinez with the winner facing the winner of Lio Rush vs. Jason Kincaid.
-Cedric Alexander(w/ Veda Scott) d. Cheeseburger with the Lumbar Check(belly-to-back suplex into a double-knee backbreaker) (1:41). Jonathan Gresham saved Cheeseburger from a post-match beating and that turned into an impromptu match...
-Jonathan Gresham d. Cedric Alexander(w/ Veda Scott) by DQ when Veda broke up Gresham's octopus hold (1:39). Alexander beat down Gresham after the match with Veda's help.
-Per matchmaker Nigel McGuinness, the main event of the anniversary show will be Jay Lethal vs. Adam Cole vs. Kyle O'Reilly for the Heavyweight Title. That set up next week's TV main event: reDRagon(O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. Lethal & Cole.
-The scheduled Jay Briscoe-Michael Elgin main event turned into a triple threat match as Stokely Hathaway added Moose to the match with Nigel's blessing.
-Jay Briscoe(w/ Mark Briscoe) won a triple threat match with Moose(w/ Stokely Hathaway) and Michael Elgin when he pinned Elgin with a backslide (8:04 aired). After the match, Elgin issued the challenge for the anniversary show: Himself and Hiroshi Tanahashi against the Briscoes.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentator: Drew Abbenhaus.
-Flashback to November 1979: Kerry & Kevin Von Erich d. Reyal Guseman & Tom DeMarco when Kerry pinned Guseman with a sunset flip.
-Flashback to October 1979: Larry Matysik interviewed Dick Murdoch about his issues with Kevin Von Erich, leading to a confrontation with Kevin Von Erich.
-Flashback to October 1979: Kevin Von Erich d. Dick Murdoch by DQ when Bulldog Bob Brown interfered; Gene Kiniski made the save.
-Flashback to May 1979: David Von Erich(w/ Fritz & Kevin) d. Harley Race with the iron claw(leaving Race bloody); it was a modified handicap/gauntlet match as Race would have faced Fritz if he had beaten David.
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Saturday DPW Results From Wood River, IL
-It was acknowledged at the start of the show that Davey Richards had to cancel his scheduled appearance; he was called to work an emergency shift at his job as a licensed paramedic.
-"Young & Dangerous" Evan Morris d. The Snitch(w/ Sophie Darling) after a TKO onto the knee (7:15).
-Brandon Espinosa d. Cowboy Ric Maverick with the cross-armbreaker (9:55).
-Alpha Class("The Millenial" Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez) d. The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby); Adams small-packaged Santel for the pin as Paco superkicked McDarby to stop him from reversing the pin combo (8:29). After the match, the frustrated Professionals pushed around referee Eric Allen and slapped the glasses off his face.
-Jayson Khaos(w/ C.J. McManus) d. "The Valedictorian" Keon Option; McManus distracted the referee after Option hit the Side Effect, then snapped Option's throat off the top rope as the referee turned his attention to Khaos. That allowed Khaos to capitalize with a rear naked choke and the referee called for the bell as Option passed out in the hold (10:22).
-The Viking War Party("American Viking" Alexandre Rudolph & "Littlest Viking" Jake Parnell) d. Brandon Aarons & Garrett Shanks; Rudolph pinned Shanks after hitting him with his metal spike behind the referee's back (11:08).
-Jayden Fenix d. Justin D'Air after raising his knees to block a frog splash, getting the pin with a handful of tights (5:53).
-Billy McNeil(w/ C.J. McManus & Jayson Khaos) d. C.J. Shine; McManus distracted the referee(to McNeil's chagrin), allowing Khaos to enter the ring and hit Shine with the Unprettier. Billy didn't see the interference, but still went to the top rope to finish with the Pac-Man Attack(half-turn frog splash) (10:08).
-Mike Outlaw d. Kevin Lee Davidson after the Mafia Kick and the High Noon(top-rope elbowdrop) (12:16).
-February schedule: Saturday 2/6 in Fenton, Saturday 2/20 at the Ready Room in St. Louis, and Saturday 2/27 in Wood River.
-"Young & Dangerous" Evan Morris d. The Snitch(w/ Sophie Darling) after a TKO onto the knee (7:15).
-Brandon Espinosa d. Cowboy Ric Maverick with the cross-armbreaker (9:55).
-Alpha Class("The Millenial" Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez) d. The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby); Adams small-packaged Santel for the pin as Paco superkicked McDarby to stop him from reversing the pin combo (8:29). After the match, the frustrated Professionals pushed around referee Eric Allen and slapped the glasses off his face.
-Jayson Khaos(w/ C.J. McManus) d. "The Valedictorian" Keon Option; McManus distracted the referee after Option hit the Side Effect, then snapped Option's throat off the top rope as the referee turned his attention to Khaos. That allowed Khaos to capitalize with a rear naked choke and the referee called for the bell as Option passed out in the hold (10:22).
-The Viking War Party("American Viking" Alexandre Rudolph & "Littlest Viking" Jake Parnell) d. Brandon Aarons & Garrett Shanks; Rudolph pinned Shanks after hitting him with his metal spike behind the referee's back (11:08).
-Jayden Fenix d. Justin D'Air after raising his knees to block a frog splash, getting the pin with a handful of tights (5:53).
-Billy McNeil(w/ C.J. McManus & Jayson Khaos) d. C.J. Shine; McManus distracted the referee(to McNeil's chagrin), allowing Khaos to enter the ring and hit Shine with the Unprettier. Billy didn't see the interference, but still went to the top rope to finish with the Pac-Man Attack(half-turn frog splash) (10:08).
-Mike Outlaw d. Kevin Lee Davidson after the Mafia Kick and the High Noon(top-rope elbowdrop) (12:16).
-February schedule: Saturday 2/6 in Fenton, Saturday 2/20 at the Ready Room in St. Louis, and Saturday 2/27 in Wood River.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Show results
Friday EVOLVE results from Ybor City, FL:
-Tag Team Title Tournament: The Bravado Brothers(Harlem & Lancelot) d. Anthony Nese & Caleb Konley.
-Jason Cade d. Joe Coleman.
-Style Battle Tournament: Matt Riddle d. Peter Kaasa.
-P.J. Black d. Ethan Page.
-Tag Team Title Tournament: Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta) d. Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr).
-Style Battle Tournament: Tracy Williams d. Fred Yehi.
-Tag Team Title Tournament: Chris Hero & Tommy End d. Sami Callihan & Zack Sabre Jr.
-Tag Team Title Tournament: Drew Galloway & Johnny Gargano d. Drew Gulak & T.J. Perkins.
Friday's ROH show in Fletcher, NC was cancelled.
Saturday ROH results from Duluth, GA:
-"P-Dog" Mike Posey d. Matt Sells.
-Dalton Castle d. Corey Hollis.
-The All Night Express(Kenny King & Rhett Titus) d. Moose & Cheeseburger.
-Cedric Alexander d. Mark Briscoe.
-Alex Shelley, Matt Sydal, & A.C.H. d. Michael Elgin & reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish).
-Amber Gallows d. Veda Scott.
-Jay Briscoe won a six-way match with Caprice Coleman, Adam Page, Silas Young, Frankie Kazarian, and Will Ferrara.
-Adam Cole d. Stevie Richards.
-Heavyweight Champion Jay Lethal, T.V. Champion Roderick Strong, & Tag Team Champions War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) d. Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows, & The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson).
Saturday EVOLVE results from Orlando, FL:
-Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr) d. The Premiere Athlete Brand(Anthony Nese & Caleb Konley).
-Style Battle Tournament: Matt Riddle d. Fred Yehi.
-Tommaso Ciampa d. Ethan Page.
-Catch Point(Drew Gulak & T.J. Perkins) d. Sami Callihan & Zack Sabre Jr.
-Style Battle Tournament: Tracy Williams d. Peter Kaasa.
-Tag Team Title Tournament: Drew Galloway & Johnny Gargano d. The Bravado Brothers(Harlem & Lancelot).
-Tag Team Title Tournament: Heroes Eventually Die(Chris Hero & Tommy End) d. Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta).
Saturday Why We Wrestle results from Cornelia, GA:
-Seth Delay d. Chris Spectra.
-Chip Day d. Salvatore Rinauro.
-Slim J fought Stryknyn to a time-limit draw.
-Jacob Ashworth d. Bobby Moore.
-Todd Sexton d. B.J. Hancock in a street fight.
Sunday EVOLVE results from Orlando, FL:
-Anthony Nese won a four-corner match with Fred Yehi, Jason Cade, and Ethan Page.
-Caleb Konley d. Tommaso Ciampa.
-Sami Callihan d. Zack Sabre Jr.
-Style Battle Tournament: Matt Riddle d. Tracy Williams.
-Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr) won a four-way dance with Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barrata), The Bravado Brothers(Harlem & Lancelot), and Catch Point(Drew Gulak & T.J. Perkins).
-Tag Team Title Tournament: Drew Galloway & Johnny Gargano d. Heroes Eventually Die(Chris Hero & Tommy End) to become the first EVOLVE Tag Team Champions.
Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:
-Tank Engine Tommy & D.G. Taylor won a four-way dance with Taylor & Tyler Jet, The Lords Of Seduction(Dallas Starr & J.C. Valentine), and Johnny Swole & Jamie Holly.
-Jack Jameson won a four-way dance with Papi C, Rey Ortiz, and Kody Krash.
-Scotty Santiago d. Curt Stallion to win the vacant U-30 Title.
-The Swarm(Wade Olson & V.G. Allin) won a triple threat match with Ricky Romida & Chris Trew and Smurf Nation(J.C. Bravo & Berry Breeze); Angel Blue was the referee.
-Stan "Chucky" Summers won a battle royal.
-Jeff Gant d. Shawn Vexx in a last-man-standing match to retain the T.V. Title.
-Eric Guerra d. Jeremy Medrano.
-Davey Vega & The Hole F'n Team(Johnny Axxle & Mr. B) d. The Troy Athletic Club(Jay Howard, J.A. Fair, & Roy Lewis).
-Houston Carson d. Cherry Ramons.
-Darin Childs d. Evan Gelistico.
-Angel Blue d. Dallas Starr to win the vacant Joshi Title.
-Masada d. Scot Summers.
-Barrett Brown d. Ricky Starks.
-Jojo Bravo d. J.T. LaMotta to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Tag Team Title Tournament: The Bravado Brothers(Harlem & Lancelot) d. Anthony Nese & Caleb Konley.
-Jason Cade d. Joe Coleman.
-Style Battle Tournament: Matt Riddle d. Peter Kaasa.
-P.J. Black d. Ethan Page.
-Tag Team Title Tournament: Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta) d. Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr).
-Style Battle Tournament: Tracy Williams d. Fred Yehi.
-Tag Team Title Tournament: Chris Hero & Tommy End d. Sami Callihan & Zack Sabre Jr.
-Tag Team Title Tournament: Drew Galloway & Johnny Gargano d. Drew Gulak & T.J. Perkins.
Friday's ROH show in Fletcher, NC was cancelled.
Saturday ROH results from Duluth, GA:
-"P-Dog" Mike Posey d. Matt Sells.
-Dalton Castle d. Corey Hollis.
-The All Night Express(Kenny King & Rhett Titus) d. Moose & Cheeseburger.
-Cedric Alexander d. Mark Briscoe.
-Alex Shelley, Matt Sydal, & A.C.H. d. Michael Elgin & reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish).
-Amber Gallows d. Veda Scott.
-Jay Briscoe won a six-way match with Caprice Coleman, Adam Page, Silas Young, Frankie Kazarian, and Will Ferrara.
-Adam Cole d. Stevie Richards.
-Heavyweight Champion Jay Lethal, T.V. Champion Roderick Strong, & Tag Team Champions War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) d. Karl Anderson, Doc Gallows, & The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson).
Saturday EVOLVE results from Orlando, FL:
-Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr) d. The Premiere Athlete Brand(Anthony Nese & Caleb Konley).
-Style Battle Tournament: Matt Riddle d. Fred Yehi.
-Tommaso Ciampa d. Ethan Page.
-Catch Point(Drew Gulak & T.J. Perkins) d. Sami Callihan & Zack Sabre Jr.
-Style Battle Tournament: Tracy Williams d. Peter Kaasa.
-Tag Team Title Tournament: Drew Galloway & Johnny Gargano d. The Bravado Brothers(Harlem & Lancelot).
-Tag Team Title Tournament: Heroes Eventually Die(Chris Hero & Tommy End) d. Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta).
Saturday Why We Wrestle results from Cornelia, GA:
-Seth Delay d. Chris Spectra.
-Chip Day d. Salvatore Rinauro.
-Slim J fought Stryknyn to a time-limit draw.
-Jacob Ashworth d. Bobby Moore.
-Todd Sexton d. B.J. Hancock in a street fight.
Sunday EVOLVE results from Orlando, FL:
-Anthony Nese won a four-corner match with Fred Yehi, Jason Cade, and Ethan Page.
-Caleb Konley d. Tommaso Ciampa.
-Sami Callihan d. Zack Sabre Jr.
-Style Battle Tournament: Matt Riddle d. Tracy Williams.
-Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr) won a four-way dance with Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barrata), The Bravado Brothers(Harlem & Lancelot), and Catch Point(Drew Gulak & T.J. Perkins).
-Tag Team Title Tournament: Drew Galloway & Johnny Gargano d. Heroes Eventually Die(Chris Hero & Tommy End) to become the first EVOLVE Tag Team Champions.
Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:
-Tank Engine Tommy & D.G. Taylor won a four-way dance with Taylor & Tyler Jet, The Lords Of Seduction(Dallas Starr & J.C. Valentine), and Johnny Swole & Jamie Holly.
-Jack Jameson won a four-way dance with Papi C, Rey Ortiz, and Kody Krash.
-Scotty Santiago d. Curt Stallion to win the vacant U-30 Title.
-The Swarm(Wade Olson & V.G. Allin) won a triple threat match with Ricky Romida & Chris Trew and Smurf Nation(J.C. Bravo & Berry Breeze); Angel Blue was the referee.
-Stan "Chucky" Summers won a battle royal.
-Jeff Gant d. Shawn Vexx in a last-man-standing match to retain the T.V. Title.
-Eric Guerra d. Jeremy Medrano.
-Davey Vega & The Hole F'n Team(Johnny Axxle & Mr. B) d. The Troy Athletic Club(Jay Howard, J.A. Fair, & Roy Lewis).
-Houston Carson d. Cherry Ramons.
-Darin Childs d. Evan Gelistico.
-Angel Blue d. Dallas Starr to win the vacant Joshi Title.
-Masada d. Scot Summers.
-Barrett Brown d. Ricky Starks.
-Jojo Bravo d. J.T. LaMotta to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Main Event + Superstars
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Rich Brennan & Jerry Lawler.
-Jack Swagger & Mark Henry d. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) when Henry pinned Viktor after the World's Strongest Slam (7:27 aired).
-Adrian Neville d. Tyler Breeze via Red Arrow(corkscrew shooting star press) (4:52).
-Heath Slater & Curtis Axel(w/ Bo Dallas & Adam Rose) d. The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von) when Axel rolled up Buh-Buh (9:15 aired).
WWE Superstars
-Commentators: Rich Brennan & Byron Saxton.
-Jack Swagger d. Johnny Fandango with the Patriot Lock(anklelock) (5:09).
-Dolph Ziggler d. Mike Mizanin when he countered a top-rope move with the superkick (7:56 aired).
-Commentators: Rich Brennan & Jerry Lawler.
-Jack Swagger & Mark Henry d. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) when Henry pinned Viktor after the World's Strongest Slam (7:27 aired).
-Adrian Neville d. Tyler Breeze via Red Arrow(corkscrew shooting star press) (4:52).
-Heath Slater & Curtis Axel(w/ Bo Dallas & Adam Rose) d. The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von) when Axel rolled up Buh-Buh (9:15 aired).
WWE Superstars
-Commentators: Rich Brennan & Byron Saxton.
-Jack Swagger d. Johnny Fandango with the Patriot Lock(anklelock) (5:09).
-Dolph Ziggler d. Mike Mizanin when he countered a top-rope move with the superkick (7:56 aired).
Thursday, January 21, 2016
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Byron Saxton, & Jerry Lawler.
-Dolph Ziggler & Jimmy & Jey Uso d. Tag Team Champions The New Day(Big E Langston, Kofi Kingston, & Xavier Woods) when Jimmy pinned Woods after he and his teammates delivered a triple superkick (11:17 aired).
-Becky Lynch d. Alicia Fox(w/ Brie Bella) with the Dis-Arm-Her(armbar submission) (3:00); Women's Champion Charlotte Flair & Ric Flair did commentary.
-Bray Wyatt(w/ Braun Strowman, Luke Harper, & Erick Rowan) d. Ryback via Sister Abigail after Strowman interfered (4:27 aired).
-Titus O'Neil d. Stardust after taking him down from the top rope with the Clash Of The Titus (3:05).
-WWE Champion Roman Reigns d. The League Of Nations(U.S. Champion Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus O'Shaunessy, King Wade "Bad News" Barrett, & Alexander Rusev) by DQ in a handicap match after excessive quadruple-teaming by the League members (4:58). The Usos ran in for the post-match save, but The Wyatt Family made an appearance to surround Reigns. Roman fought them off, but he was thrown out of the ring by Strowman before taking more abuse from the Family.
-Dolph Ziggler & Jimmy & Jey Uso d. Tag Team Champions The New Day(Big E Langston, Kofi Kingston, & Xavier Woods) when Jimmy pinned Woods after he and his teammates delivered a triple superkick (11:17 aired).
-Becky Lynch d. Alicia Fox(w/ Brie Bella) with the Dis-Arm-Her(armbar submission) (3:00); Women's Champion Charlotte Flair & Ric Flair did commentary.
-Bray Wyatt(w/ Braun Strowman, Luke Harper, & Erick Rowan) d. Ryback via Sister Abigail after Strowman interfered (4:27 aired).
-Titus O'Neil d. Stardust after taking him down from the top rope with the Clash Of The Titus (3:05).
-WWE Champion Roman Reigns d. The League Of Nations(U.S. Champion Alberto Del Rio, Sheamus O'Shaunessy, King Wade "Bad News" Barrett, & Alexander Rusev) by DQ in a handicap match after excessive quadruple-teaming by the League members (4:58). The Usos ran in for the post-match save, but The Wyatt Family made an appearance to surround Reigns. Roman fought them off, but he was thrown out of the ring by Strowman before taking more abuse from the Family.
Comedy Part 645: Hey Guys, The Roads Are Clear
Location: Hey Guys Comedy
Emcee: Mike McGuire
After: Tree Sanchez
Before: Caleb Mahoney
While the cold weather put a slight damper on the open-mic attendance, we still had a fun show at the Fairview Heights club. I focused on new material, even though a few bits still need a lot of work. One thing I have really improved in recent times has been my pacing; I can remember rushing through open-mic sets in the past and unconsciously talking too fast for my jokes to be understood. A couple of jokes seem to be "in season" with the recent snowfall, so I might as well put them to good use...heh. As it turned out, the Westport Funny Bone's open-mic was cancelled on Tuesday so it's a good thing that I didn't try to drive out there...a combination of weather concerns and car issues kept me home on that night. Next up for me is Tuesday night, whether it be the open-mic for the Westport Funny Bone or Helium...stay tuned to social media, or something.
Emcee: Mike McGuire
After: Tree Sanchez
Before: Caleb Mahoney
While the cold weather put a slight damper on the open-mic attendance, we still had a fun show at the Fairview Heights club. I focused on new material, even though a few bits still need a lot of work. One thing I have really improved in recent times has been my pacing; I can remember rushing through open-mic sets in the past and unconsciously talking too fast for my jokes to be understood. A couple of jokes seem to be "in season" with the recent snowfall, so I might as well put them to good use...heh. As it turned out, the Westport Funny Bone's open-mic was cancelled on Tuesday so it's a good thing that I didn't try to drive out there...a combination of weather concerns and car issues kept me home on that night. Next up for me is Tuesday night, whether it be the open-mic for the Westport Funny Bone or Helium...stay tuned to social media, or something.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
WWE NXT
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Corey Graves.
-Sami Zayn d. Adam Rose with the Koji Clutch (5:27).
-Backstage: Rich Brennan interviewed Johnny Gargano about his match with Samoa Joe...he was prepared to stand up to the bully and "Johnny Wrestling" would not back down.
-Earlier today: Jason Jordan & Chad Gable felt snubbed as they weren't nominated for Tag Team Of The Year in 2015. Wesley Blake & Buddy Murphy WERE nominated...so they plan on beating them next week to make a statement.
-Apollo Crews d. Tye Dillinger via delayed Blue Thunder Bomb (4:35). After the match, Crews said that he wanted another match with NXT Champion Finn Bálor since their previous encounter didn't have a decisive conclusion.
-Backstage: Alex Reyes interviewed Blake, Murphy, & Alexa about next week's tag match.
-The Vaudevillains(Aiden English & Simon Gotch) seem to be undergoing an attitude change...
-At a recent NXT live event in Milwaukee, Sami Zayn was confronted by old rival Kevin Owens...
-Baron Corbin d. Rich Swann with the Deep Six(spinning Protobomb) (3:14).
-Backstage: Alex interviewed NXT Women's Champion Bayley Rose & Carmella Van Damme about their tag match later in the show. They were interrupted by NXT Tag Team Champions Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder, who said Carmella would be like her boys Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady: Unable to win when it counts.
-NXT Women's Champion Bayley Rose & Carmella Van Damme d. Emma Tayla & Alexa Bliss(w/ Dana Brooke) when Carmella made Alexa tap out to the push-up headscissors submission hold (5:41 aired).
-Backstage: Alex interviewed NXT Champion Finn Bálor about Apollo Crews' challenge...Bálor said he had spoken to General Manager S. William Regal and the challenge has been accepted.
-Samoa Joe d. Johnny Gargano with the Kokita Clutch (4:28).
-Sami Zayn d. Adam Rose with the Koji Clutch (5:27).
-Backstage: Rich Brennan interviewed Johnny Gargano about his match with Samoa Joe...he was prepared to stand up to the bully and "Johnny Wrestling" would not back down.
-Earlier today: Jason Jordan & Chad Gable felt snubbed as they weren't nominated for Tag Team Of The Year in 2015. Wesley Blake & Buddy Murphy WERE nominated...so they plan on beating them next week to make a statement.
-Apollo Crews d. Tye Dillinger via delayed Blue Thunder Bomb (4:35). After the match, Crews said that he wanted another match with NXT Champion Finn Bálor since their previous encounter didn't have a decisive conclusion.
-Backstage: Alex Reyes interviewed Blake, Murphy, & Alexa about next week's tag match.
-The Vaudevillains(Aiden English & Simon Gotch) seem to be undergoing an attitude change...
-At a recent NXT live event in Milwaukee, Sami Zayn was confronted by old rival Kevin Owens...
-Baron Corbin d. Rich Swann with the Deep Six(spinning Protobomb) (3:14).
-Backstage: Alex interviewed NXT Women's Champion Bayley Rose & Carmella Van Damme about their tag match later in the show. They were interrupted by NXT Tag Team Champions Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder, who said Carmella would be like her boys Enzo Amore & Colin Cassady: Unable to win when it counts.
-NXT Women's Champion Bayley Rose & Carmella Van Damme d. Emma Tayla & Alexa Bliss(w/ Dana Brooke) when Carmella made Alexa tap out to the push-up headscissors submission hold (5:41 aired).
-Backstage: Alex interviewed NXT Champion Finn Bálor about Apollo Crews' challenge...Bálor said he had spoken to General Manager S. William Regal and the challenge has been accepted.
-Samoa Joe d. Johnny Gargano with the Kokita Clutch (4:28).
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
TNA Impact + This Week In Wrestling
-Commentators: Josh Mathews & D'Angelo Dinero.
-Jeff Hardy d. Tyrus Clay by DQ when Tyrus crotched Hardy on the ringpost and shoved the referee (2:56).
-Gail Kim d. Amazing Kong(w/ Mia "Jade" Yim, Marti Belle, & Rebel) to retain the Women's Title. Velvet Sky & Madison Rayne came out to fight off the Dollhouse members; Gail hit Eat-The-Feet on Kong, then slammed Jade off the top rope onto Kong before getting the pin with a jackknife cradle (5:42).
-Beer Money(Bobby Roode & James Storm) d. Jessie Godderz & Eli Drake when Roode pinned Godderz after the Driving-While-Investing(suplex into a powerbomb/neckbreaker combo) (4:02).
-Mike Bennett(w/ Maria Kanellis-Bennett) d. Pepper Parks with a fireman's-carry Michinoku Driver (3:00).
-Matt Hardy d. Ethan Carter III in a last-man-standing title-vs.-career match to win the Heavyweight Title. Hardy used increasingly aggressive tactics during the match, including a Twist Of Fate off the apron and through a table, then a Twist Of Fate with a chair wrapped around EC3's head. Hardy's wife Reby Sky even passed in a hammer that she had hidden in her diaper bag. Tyrus entered the ring, but turned on EC3 with the Big Ending...EC3 somehow managed to survive THAT, but Hardy leveled him with the title belt and that was enough to keep the champion down for the ten-count (15:15 aired).
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
Main Event this week has:
-The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von) vs. Heath Slater & Curtis Axel
-Adrian Neville vs. Tyler Breeze
-Jack Swagger & Mark Henry vs. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor)
NXT this Wednesday has:
-Johnny Gargano vs. Samoa Joe
-Bayley Rose & Carmella Van Damme vs. Emma Tayla & Alexa Bliss
-Sami Zayn vs. Adam Rose
-Apollo Crews vs. Tye Dillinger
-Rich Swann vs. Baron Corbin
Superstars this week has:
-Dolph Ziggler vs. Mike Mizanin
-Jack Swagger vs. Johnny Fandango
Smackdown on Thursday has:
-Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy, Alberto Del Rio, King Wade "Bad News" Barrett, & Alexander Rusev
-Dolph Ziggler & Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The New Day(Big E Langston, Kofi Kingston, & Xavier Woods)
-Ryback vs. Bray Wyatt
-Titus O'Neil vs. Stardust
-Becky Lynch vs. Alicia Fox
The Royal Rumble is on Sunday 1/24:
-30-Man Royal Rumble - WWE Title
-Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens - Intercontinental Title Last-Man-Standing Match
-Alberto Del Rio vs. Kalisto - U.S. Title
-The New Day(Big E Langston & Kofi Kingston) vs. Jimmy & Jey Uso - Tag Team Titles
-Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch - Women's Title
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Tuesday has:
-Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy - Heavyweight Title
-Feast Or Fired Match
-Tigre Uno vs. D.J. Shiima Xion vs. Mark Andrews - X-Division Title
-The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) vs. Abyss & Crazzy Steve
-Bobby Lashley vs. Aiden O'Shea
-Velvet Sky vs. Amazing Kong
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Michael Elgin
-Brian Fury vs. Shahim Ali - Top Prospect Tournament
-Cheeseburger vs. Cedric Alexander
-In action: Moose, Jonathan Gresham
Next show is Friday 1/22 in Fletcher, NC:
-Jay Lethal, Roderick Strong, & War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson), Karl Anderson, & Doc Gallows
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) vs. Alex Shelley & Matt Sydal
-A.C.H. vs. Adam Cole
-Michael Elgin vs. Kenny King
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Cedric Alexander
-Bobby Fish vs. Silas Young
-Moose vs. Frankie Kazarian
-Dalton Castle vs. Adam Page vs. Rhett Titus vs. Caprice Coleman
-Amber Gallows vs. Veda Scott
ROH has a show on Saturday 1/23 in Duluth, GA:
-Jay Lethal vs. Matt Jackson - Heavyweight Title
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The Bullet Club(Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows) - Tag Team Titles
-Stevie Richards vs. Adam Cole
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
Information on upcoming episodes of World Pro Wrestling will be posted when it becomes available.
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.elreynetwork.com/originals/lucha)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/13 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Mat Fitchett - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) & The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell) vs. The Cause(Evan Gelistico, Adam Caster, Danny Adams, & Everett Connors) - Elimination Tag Match
-Roscoe Eat Lisa(Zakk Sawyers & Mikey McFinnegan) vs. Team I.O.U.(Nick Iggy & Kerry Awful)
-Davey Vega vs. Jeremy Wyatt
-Matt Cage vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Jojo Bravo vs. Andy Dalton
-Steve O. Reno vs. Trik Davis
-Mike Outlaw vs. Christian Rose
-Ricky Starks vs. Donovan Danhausen
-Appearing: Chris Hero
SLA has a show on Saturday 2/14 in Alton, IL:
-Matt Cage vs. Alex Castle - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Davey Vega vs. Trik Davis
-Zakk Sawyers vs. Everett Connors
-The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell) vs. Team I.O.U.(Nick Iggy & Kerry Awful)
-Mike Outlaw vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Appearing: Chris Hero
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 1/23 in Wood River, IL:
-Mike Outlaw vs. Kevin Lee Davidson
-Brandon Aarons & Garrett Shanks vs. The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell)
-Keon Option vs. Jayson Khaos
-Alpha Class(Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez) vs. The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby)
-Evan Morris vs. The Snitch
DPW has a show on Saturday 2/6 in Fenton, MO:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Jake Dirden vs. Mike Outlaw vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title
-Outtkast vs. Elvis Aliaga vs. Jayden Fenix - D-1 Title Tournament Final
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 2/20 in East Carondelet, IL.
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/13 in St. Louis, MO:
-Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins vs. Prince Moses & Damion Cortess - Tag Team Titles
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/20 in Granite City, IL featuring the St. Louis Invitational Tournament:
-Tournament Participants: Mat Fitchett, Davey Vega, Adam Caster, Zakk Sawyers
-Makaze & Jojo Bravo(Blacklist) vs. Gary Jay & Pierre Abernathy(Submission Squad)
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Next show is Saturday 2/27 in Warsaw, MO:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Brandon Aarons - MWR Missouri Title
PRO WRESTLING EPIC(www.prowrestlingepic.com/)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 1/30 in Kansas City, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester - Heavyweight Title
-Mike Sydal vs. Jon Webb - Kansas State Title
-Tracey Smothers vs. The Math Magician
-Jake Dirden vs. Mark Sterling vs. Kraig Keesaman vs. Devin Thomas - Brass Ring Challenge
-The Kobra Kai Dojo(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. The Riegel Twins(Logan & Sterling) - Tag Team Titles
-Angelus Layne & D'Arcy Dixon vs. "Miss Natural" Heather Patera & Lucy Mendez
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/27 in Troy, MO:
-Appearing: Ted DiBiase
GATEWAY ELITE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/TheGatewayElite)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
OUTLAW WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/outlawwrestling01)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WRESTLING INVADES AMERICA(wrestlinginvamerica.wix.com/wrestlinginvamerica)
Next show is Sunday 2/21 in Swansea, IL.
CENTRAL STATES CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/nwaccw)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 2/27 in Collinsville, IL:
-Uriah Eleazar vs. Bronson - U.S. Title
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Friday 1/22 in Ybor City, FL:
-Timothy Thatcher & Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Chris Hero & Tommy End - Tag Team Title Tournament
-Anthony Nese & Caleb Konley vs. The Bravado Brothers(Harlem & Lancelot) - Tag Team Title Tournament
-Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta) vs. Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr) - Tag Team Title Tournament
-Drew Galloway & Johnny Gargano vs. Drew Gulak & T.J. Perkins - Tag Team Title Tournament
-Style Battle Tournament: Fred Yehi, Matt Riddle, Peter Kaasa, Tracy Williams
-P.J. Black vs. Ethan Page
EVOLVE has a show on Saturday 1/23 in Orlando, FL:
-Sami Callihan vs. Ethan Page
EVOLVE has a show on Sunday 1/24 in Orlando, FL.
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show(afternoon) is Saturday 1/30 in Philadephia, PA:
-N_R_G(Race Jaxon & Hype Rockwell) vs. Hallowicked & Frightmare - Campeonatos De Parejas
-Soldier Ant vs. Jakob Hammermeier
-Dasher Hatfield & Heidi Lovelace vs. Juan Francisco De Coronado & Prakash Sabar
-Amasis vs. Jaka
-Arctic Rescue Ant vs. The Proletariat Boar Of Moldova
CHIKARA has an evening show on Saturday 1/30 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Princess Kimber Lee vs. Oleg The Usurper - Grand Championship
-Icarus vs. Pinkie Sanchez
-The Colony(Fire Ant, Silver Ant, & Worker Ant II) vs. The Snake Pit(Ophidian, Shynron, & Argus)
-The Batiri(Obariyon & Kodama) vs. Lucas Calhoun & Missile Assault Man
-"Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti vs. Wani
WHY WE WRESTLE(www.anarchy-wrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 1/23 in Cornelia, GA featuring the Heavyweight Title tournament:
-Jacob Ashworth vs. Bobby Moore
-Slim J vs. Logan Creede
-Geter vs. C.B. Suave
-Mikael Judas vs. Jeff Lewis
-Salvatore Rinauro vs. Chip Day
-Appearing: Todd Sexton
WWW has a show on Saturday 2/13 in Cornelia, GA featuring the Heavyweight Title tournament:
-Billy Buck vs. Anthony Henry
-Ethan Cage vs. Elijah Evans IV
-Kyle Matthews vs. Black Baron
-Se7en vs. Azrael
-Stryknyn vs. Brian Blaze
-Sugar Dunkerton vs. Murder One
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 4/16 in Philadelphia, PA.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/2 in Dallas, TX.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/29 in Ybor City, FL:
-Taylor Made vs. Santana Garrett - SHINE Title
-Allysin Kay vs. Su Yung
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/29 in Merrionette Park, IL:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Sami Callihan - Heavyweight Title
-Abyss & Kongo Kong vs. Ryan Boz & Russ Jones - Monster's Ball Match
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 1/24 in Austin, TX:
-Jojo Bravo vs. J.T. LaMotta - Heavyweight Title
-The Hole F'n Team(Johnny Axxle & Mr. B) & ? vs. The Troy Athletic Club(Jay Howard, J.A. Fair, & Roy Lewis)
-Darin Childs vs. Evan Gelistico
-Masada vs. Scot Summers
-Steve O. Reno vs. Curt Stallion - U-30 Title
-Eric Guerra vs. Jeremy Medrano
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling: http://www.saintlouiswrestling.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
Leave a comment or e-mail: patrickab7@yahoo.com
Follow me on Twitter or Facebook at: @patrickab7
-Jeff Hardy d. Tyrus Clay by DQ when Tyrus crotched Hardy on the ringpost and shoved the referee (2:56).
-Gail Kim d. Amazing Kong(w/ Mia "Jade" Yim, Marti Belle, & Rebel) to retain the Women's Title. Velvet Sky & Madison Rayne came out to fight off the Dollhouse members; Gail hit Eat-The-Feet on Kong, then slammed Jade off the top rope onto Kong before getting the pin with a jackknife cradle (5:42).
-Beer Money(Bobby Roode & James Storm) d. Jessie Godderz & Eli Drake when Roode pinned Godderz after the Driving-While-Investing(suplex into a powerbomb/neckbreaker combo) (4:02).
-Mike Bennett(w/ Maria Kanellis-Bennett) d. Pepper Parks with a fireman's-carry Michinoku Driver (3:00).
-Matt Hardy d. Ethan Carter III in a last-man-standing title-vs.-career match to win the Heavyweight Title. Hardy used increasingly aggressive tactics during the match, including a Twist Of Fate off the apron and through a table, then a Twist Of Fate with a chair wrapped around EC3's head. Hardy's wife Reby Sky even passed in a hammer that she had hidden in her diaper bag. Tyrus entered the ring, but turned on EC3 with the Big Ending...EC3 somehow managed to survive THAT, but Hardy leveled him with the title belt and that was enough to keep the champion down for the ten-count (15:15 aired).
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
Main Event this week has:
-The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von) vs. Heath Slater & Curtis Axel
-Adrian Neville vs. Tyler Breeze
-Jack Swagger & Mark Henry vs. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor)
NXT this Wednesday has:
-Johnny Gargano vs. Samoa Joe
-Bayley Rose & Carmella Van Damme vs. Emma Tayla & Alexa Bliss
-Sami Zayn vs. Adam Rose
-Apollo Crews vs. Tye Dillinger
-Rich Swann vs. Baron Corbin
Superstars this week has:
-Dolph Ziggler vs. Mike Mizanin
-Jack Swagger vs. Johnny Fandango
Smackdown on Thursday has:
-Roman Reigns vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy, Alberto Del Rio, King Wade "Bad News" Barrett, & Alexander Rusev
-Dolph Ziggler & Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The New Day(Big E Langston, Kofi Kingston, & Xavier Woods)
-Ryback vs. Bray Wyatt
-Titus O'Neil vs. Stardust
-Becky Lynch vs. Alicia Fox
The Royal Rumble is on Sunday 1/24:
-30-Man Royal Rumble - WWE Title
-Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens - Intercontinental Title Last-Man-Standing Match
-Alberto Del Rio vs. Kalisto - U.S. Title
-The New Day(Big E Langston & Kofi Kingston) vs. Jimmy & Jey Uso - Tag Team Titles
-Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch - Women's Title
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact on Tuesday has:
-Matt Hardy vs. Jeff Hardy - Heavyweight Title
-Feast Or Fired Match
-Tigre Uno vs. D.J. Shiima Xion vs. Mark Andrews - X-Division Title
-The American Wolves(Davey Richards & Eddie Edwards) vs. Abyss & Crazzy Steve
-Bobby Lashley vs. Aiden O'Shea
-Velvet Sky vs. Amazing Kong
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Jay Briscoe vs. Michael Elgin
-Brian Fury vs. Shahim Ali - Top Prospect Tournament
-Cheeseburger vs. Cedric Alexander
-In action: Moose, Jonathan Gresham
Next show is Friday 1/22 in Fletcher, NC:
-Jay Lethal, Roderick Strong, & War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson), Karl Anderson, & Doc Gallows
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) vs. Alex Shelley & Matt Sydal
-A.C.H. vs. Adam Cole
-Michael Elgin vs. Kenny King
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Cedric Alexander
-Bobby Fish vs. Silas Young
-Moose vs. Frankie Kazarian
-Dalton Castle vs. Adam Page vs. Rhett Titus vs. Caprice Coleman
-Amber Gallows vs. Veda Scott
ROH has a show on Saturday 1/23 in Duluth, GA:
-Jay Lethal vs. Matt Jackson - Heavyweight Title
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The Bullet Club(Karl Anderson & Doc Gallows) - Tag Team Titles
-Stevie Richards vs. Adam Cole
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
Information on upcoming episodes of World Pro Wrestling will be posted when it becomes available.
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.elreynetwork.com/originals/lucha)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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ST. LOUIS ANARCHY(www.slawrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/13 in Alton, IL:
-Gerald James vs. Mat Fitchett - Heavyweight Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) & The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell) vs. The Cause(Evan Gelistico, Adam Caster, Danny Adams, & Everett Connors) - Elimination Tag Match
-Roscoe Eat Lisa(Zakk Sawyers & Mikey McFinnegan) vs. Team I.O.U.(Nick Iggy & Kerry Awful)
-Davey Vega vs. Jeremy Wyatt
-Matt Cage vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Jojo Bravo vs. Andy Dalton
-Steve O. Reno vs. Trik Davis
-Mike Outlaw vs. Christian Rose
-Ricky Starks vs. Donovan Danhausen
-Appearing: Chris Hero
SLA has a show on Saturday 2/14 in Alton, IL:
-Matt Cage vs. Alex Castle - Last-Man-Standing Match
-Davey Vega vs. Trik Davis
-Zakk Sawyers vs. Everett Connors
-The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell) vs. Team I.O.U.(Nick Iggy & Kerry Awful)
-Mike Outlaw vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Appearing: Chris Hero
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 1/23 in Wood River, IL:
-Mike Outlaw vs. Kevin Lee Davidson
-Brandon Aarons & Garrett Shanks vs. The Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell)
-Keon Option vs. Jayson Khaos
-Alpha Class(Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez) vs. The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby)
-Evan Morris vs. The Snitch
DPW has a show on Saturday 2/6 in Fenton, MO:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Jake Dirden vs. Mike Outlaw vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title
-Outtkast vs. Elvis Aliaga vs. Jayden Fenix - D-1 Title Tournament Final
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 2/20 in East Carondelet, IL.
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/13 in St. Louis, MO:
-Brandon Espinosa & Ace Hawkins vs. Prince Moses & Damion Cortess - Tag Team Titles
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/20 in Granite City, IL featuring the St. Louis Invitational Tournament:
-Tournament Participants: Mat Fitchett, Davey Vega, Adam Caster, Zakk Sawyers
-Makaze & Jojo Bravo(Blacklist) vs. Gary Jay & Pierre Abernathy(Submission Squad)
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Next show is Saturday 2/27 in Warsaw, MO:
-Ricky Cruz vs. Brandon Aarons - MWR Missouri Title
PRO WRESTLING EPIC(www.prowrestlingepic.com/)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
METRO PRO WRESTLING(www.metrowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 1/30 in Kansas City, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester - Heavyweight Title
-Mike Sydal vs. Jon Webb - Kansas State Title
-Tracey Smothers vs. The Math Magician
-Jake Dirden vs. Mark Sterling vs. Kraig Keesaman vs. Devin Thomas - Brass Ring Challenge
-The Kobra Kai Dojo(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. The Riegel Twins(Logan & Sterling) - Tag Team Titles
-Angelus Layne & D'Arcy Dixon vs. "Miss Natural" Heather Patera & Lucy Mendez
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/27 in Troy, MO:
-Appearing: Ted DiBiase
GATEWAY ELITE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/TheGatewayElite)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
OUTLAW WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/outlawwrestling01)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WRESTLING INVADES AMERICA(wrestlinginvamerica.wix.com/wrestlinginvamerica)
Next show is Sunday 2/21 in Swansea, IL.
CENTRAL STATES CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/nwaccw)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 2/27 in Collinsville, IL:
-Uriah Eleazar vs. Bronson - U.S. Title
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Friday 1/22 in Ybor City, FL:
-Timothy Thatcher & Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Chris Hero & Tommy End - Tag Team Title Tournament
-Anthony Nese & Caleb Konley vs. The Bravado Brothers(Harlem & Lancelot) - Tag Team Title Tournament
-Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta) vs. Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr) - Tag Team Title Tournament
-Drew Galloway & Johnny Gargano vs. Drew Gulak & T.J. Perkins - Tag Team Title Tournament
-Style Battle Tournament: Fred Yehi, Matt Riddle, Peter Kaasa, Tracy Williams
-P.J. Black vs. Ethan Page
EVOLVE has a show on Saturday 1/23 in Orlando, FL:
-Sami Callihan vs. Ethan Page
EVOLVE has a show on Sunday 1/24 in Orlando, FL.
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show(afternoon) is Saturday 1/30 in Philadephia, PA:
-N_R_G(Race Jaxon & Hype Rockwell) vs. Hallowicked & Frightmare - Campeonatos De Parejas
-Soldier Ant vs. Jakob Hammermeier
-Dasher Hatfield & Heidi Lovelace vs. Juan Francisco De Coronado & Prakash Sabar
-Amasis vs. Jaka
-Arctic Rescue Ant vs. The Proletariat Boar Of Moldova
CHIKARA has an evening show on Saturday 1/30 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Princess Kimber Lee vs. Oleg The Usurper - Grand Championship
-Icarus vs. Pinkie Sanchez
-The Colony(Fire Ant, Silver Ant, & Worker Ant II) vs. The Snake Pit(Ophidian, Shynron, & Argus)
-The Batiri(Obariyon & Kodama) vs. Lucas Calhoun & Missile Assault Man
-"Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti vs. Wani
WHY WE WRESTLE(www.anarchy-wrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 1/23 in Cornelia, GA featuring the Heavyweight Title tournament:
-Jacob Ashworth vs. Bobby Moore
-Slim J vs. Logan Creede
-Geter vs. C.B. Suave
-Mikael Judas vs. Jeff Lewis
-Salvatore Rinauro vs. Chip Day
-Appearing: Todd Sexton
WWW has a show on Saturday 2/13 in Cornelia, GA featuring the Heavyweight Title tournament:
-Billy Buck vs. Anthony Henry
-Ethan Cage vs. Elijah Evans IV
-Kyle Matthews vs. Black Baron
-Se7en vs. Azrael
-Stryknyn vs. Brian Blaze
-Sugar Dunkerton vs. Murder One
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 4/16 in Philadelphia, PA.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/2 in Dallas, TX.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 1/29 in Ybor City, FL:
-Taylor Made vs. Santana Garrett - SHINE Title
-Allysin Kay vs. Su Yung
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 2/29 in Merrionette Park, IL:
-Eddie Kingston vs. Sami Callihan - Heavyweight Title
-Abyss & Kongo Kong vs. Ryan Boz & Russ Jones - Monster's Ball Match
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 1/24 in Austin, TX:
-Jojo Bravo vs. J.T. LaMotta - Heavyweight Title
-The Hole F'n Team(Johnny Axxle & Mr. B) & ? vs. The Troy Athletic Club(Jay Howard, J.A. Fair, & Roy Lewis)
-Darin Childs vs. Evan Gelistico
-Masada vs. Scot Summers
-Steve O. Reno vs. Curt Stallion - U-30 Title
-Eric Guerra vs. Jeremy Medrano
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling: http://www.saintlouiswrestling.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
Leave a comment or e-mail: patrickab7@yahoo.com
Follow me on Twitter or Facebook at: @patrickab7
Monday, January 18, 2016
WWE Raw
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Byron Saxton, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-WWE Champion Roman Reigns d. Alexander Rusev(w/ Sheamus O'Shaunessy, U.S. Champion Alberto Del Rio, & King Wade "Bad News" Barrett) with the spear; Chris Jericho was the referee (10:21 aired).
-Natalya Neidhart(w/ Paige Knight) d. Brie Bella(w/ Alicia Fox) with the Sharpshooter (1:30).
-Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, & Erick Rowan(w/ Braun Strowman) d. Ryback & The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von) when Harper pinned Buh-Buh after the discus lariat (joined in progress; 6:39 aired).
-The Big Show d. Heath Slater(w/ Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, & Adam Rose) after the PUNCH (0:56). Show PUNCHed out Axel, Rose, and Bo afterwards.
-Becky Lynch d. Tamina Snuka(w/ Naomi Night) with the Dis-Arm-Her(armbar submission) (4:06); Women's Champion Charlotte Flair & Ric Flair watched the match from ringside.
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy & U.S. Champion Alberto Del Rio(w/ King Wade "Bad News" Barrett) d. Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose & Kalisto when Sheamus pinned Kalisto after the Brogue Kick (10:13 aired); Kevin Owens did commentary.
-Tag Team Champion Big E Langston(w/ Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) d. Jey Uso(w/ Jimmy Uso) via Big Ending (6:11 aired).
-Adrian Neville, Mark Henry, "R-Truth" Ron Killings, & Titus O'Neil d. Stardust, Tyler Breeze, & The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) when Neville pinned Breeze after the Red Arrow(corkscrew shooting star press) (6:12).
-WWE Champion Roman Reigns d. Alexander Rusev(w/ Sheamus O'Shaunessy, U.S. Champion Alberto Del Rio, & King Wade "Bad News" Barrett) with the spear; Chris Jericho was the referee (10:21 aired).
-Natalya Neidhart(w/ Paige Knight) d. Brie Bella(w/ Alicia Fox) with the Sharpshooter (1:30).
-Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, & Erick Rowan(w/ Braun Strowman) d. Ryback & The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von) when Harper pinned Buh-Buh after the discus lariat (joined in progress; 6:39 aired).
-The Big Show d. Heath Slater(w/ Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, & Adam Rose) after the PUNCH (0:56). Show PUNCHed out Axel, Rose, and Bo afterwards.
-Becky Lynch d. Tamina Snuka(w/ Naomi Night) with the Dis-Arm-Her(armbar submission) (4:06); Women's Champion Charlotte Flair & Ric Flair watched the match from ringside.
-Sheamus O'Shaunessy & U.S. Champion Alberto Del Rio(w/ King Wade "Bad News" Barrett) d. Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose & Kalisto when Sheamus pinned Kalisto after the Brogue Kick (10:13 aired); Kevin Owens did commentary.
-Tag Team Champion Big E Langston(w/ Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) d. Jey Uso(w/ Jimmy Uso) via Big Ending (6:11 aired).
-Adrian Neville, Mark Henry, "R-Truth" Ron Killings, & Titus O'Neil d. Stardust, Tyler Breeze, & The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) when Neville pinned Breeze after the Red Arrow(corkscrew shooting star press) (6:12).
ROH Special Comment
Now, as promised, a special comment about Saturday's Ring Of Honor show at the Gateway Center in Collinsville, IL.
DISCLAIMER: I'm biased. Deal with it.
Normally ROH doesn't conflict with the local independent promotions, but this past weekend was an exception as Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling had their monthly event in East Carondelet. To be fair, ROH doesn't run here that frequently as they had been averaging one show a year up to this point; in fact, it was a surprise to me that they were returning so soon since their previous show(last June). From what I heard, Ring Of Honor will be back in Collinsville in June. It sounded like ROH was a legit sellout as some people were turned away at the door if they hadn't already bought tickets. That's a pretty impressive feat, considering some key names weren't on the show(particularly Heavyweight Champion Jay Lethal and Matt Sydal).
From what I heard from Drew Abbenhaus, SICW had a good turnout as well(though I don't think there's much crossover audience between SICW's old-school product and Ring Of Honor's fast-paced style). In a shocker, Flash Flanagan regained the Classic Title from Kahagas due to interference from Ron Powers, making him the only person to not only hold the title twice but on three separate occasions. Also, Dave Vaughn made his return to the ring after a lengthy hiatus...he joined Big Daddy's new stable as the veteran manager had a falling-out with Red River Jack(unmasked as Cowboy Bob Orton). More on these events as I see them on Wrestling Explosion(cheap plug).
Saw several familiar faces in attendance, some of whom were working in small roles on the show. Lucy Mendez was checking tickets at the door and I recognized John E. Rock among the security guards. I ran into Edmund "Livewire" McGuire, who hasn't been too active in recent years. Also briefly spoke to MsChif who had her new addition to the family in tow. A few people were in attendance who weren't on the show...some of them worked the Indianapolis event and were simply along for the trip. Met female wrestler Solo Darling at one point; I think Kelly Klein(formerly Mary Elizabeth Monroe) was there as well. Truth Martini was in the house, as was Christopher Daniels; Daniels was suspended on this past weekend's episode of ROH TV for striking an official. (I'm sure he was offering moral support to his close personal long-time friend Curry Man at the Indy event.)
R.I.P. to Darren Dean, who was a Davey Richards trainee who competed regularly in the area a few years ago; he teamed with Aaron Solo(w) on a regular basis and I hadn't seen him in a little while. Haven't heard many details about his passing, but he passed away at a surprisingly young age.
Your ring announcer was the lovely and talented Scarlett Bordeaux(back to solid red hair...woo). I'm not as familiar with the Ring Of Honor referees as I should be, but I believe the officials for the night were Todd Sinclair, Paul Turner, Brian Gorie, and former St. Louis resident Mike Gordon. Your ringside commentators were Ian Riccaboni(?) and Mr. Wrestling III. (Seriously, Steve Corino wears glasses and Mr. Wrestling III doesn't. If Corino was Mr. Wrestling III, he wouldn't be able to see!)
Keith Lee & Shane Taylor vs. Alpha Class(Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez): The pre-show match featured Elgin trainees Adams & Paco against ROH newcomers Lee & Taylor. Lee & Taylor are two big black dudes who came to the ring in business attire. The match was mostly one-sided, though Adams & Paco had their moments. Taylor pulled off a scary(in a good way) somersault plancha onto the Alpha Class duo! Taylor pinned Paco after Lee suplexed Paco into position for Taylor's sitout powerbomb in 7:21. The new team got themselves over with the crowd pretty quickly after being total unknowns at the start.
Tag Team Champions War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. Frankie Kazarian & Chris Sabin, non-title: Due to Daniels' suspension, it was Kazarian & Sabin as the Addiction/Knights Of The Rising Dawn duo for the weekend. Kazarian cut a promo about how the Rams were leaving St. Louis and returning to his home state of California; quite a few fans(myself included) were all "yeah, you can have them, have fun with that". Kazarian and Sabin had a feud in TNA but hadn't teamed up very often in the past; of course, both are accomplished tag team wrestlers with other partners. I feel like I've become "burned out" on the ROH style as I wasn't as into the matches on this night as other people were...maybe it's just me, but who knows. I feel like I've oversaturated MYSELF with wrestling to the point where a lot of stuff runs together in my mind...that may be part of it. Wonder if Lee & Taylor will be fast-tracked to a title shot so they can do the requisite HOSS BATTLE~!? At any rate, the champs won when Rowe pinned Sabin after the Fallout(back suplex/guillotine legdrop combo) in 10:07.
"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin vs. Adam Page: As Page made his entrance, B.J. Whitmer attacked him from behind and beat him down at ringside. Whitmer got on the microphone for some exposition, saying it was payback for Page turning his back on him in Charlotte(at the most recent TV taping). Elgin ran Whitmer off and B.J. declined to step into the ring with the former Heavyweight Champion...but Page was up for the match despite taking his lumps. It became a battle of two fan favorites with Elgin's power against Page's agility...considering the pre-match beatdown that Page suffered, it went a lot longer than I would have guessed. It was your standard ROH fare with a ton of big moves and kickouts, accentuated by Elgin's impressive power spots; Elgin won with the spiral bomb in 14:12(!) and mutual respect ensued afterwards.
Roderick Strong vs. Cheeseburger for the T.V. Title: Speculation ran rampant over who Strong's challenger would be; I wondered if it could be a local standout like Davey Vega or Kevin Lee Davidson(though K.L.D. would make an appearance later in the show). It turned out to be a food-themed weekend for Strong as he retained his title against Curry Man in Indianapolis. Strong's arrogant response to Cheeseburger's presence didn't sit well with the previously pro-Roddy crowd...and Cheeseburger's immediate palm strike for a quick near-fall got a great reaction(LIGER SHOTEI~!). Cheeseburger spent most of the match simply surviving and going for flash pin attempts...the guy is popular and makes a great underdog. Strong pulled him up from a few of his own pin attempts and that nearly backfired on him, but Roddy finally put him out of his misery with the Stronghold(Liontamer-style Boston crab) in 8:31. The fans were TOTALLY against Strong by the end of the match...so in that regard, mission accomplished.
The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) vs. "The Last Real Man" Silas Young & "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester: These guys had a really good match...a lot of brawling with some aerial moves thrown in. Bruiser did a somersault dive off the apron at one point...eep. I often wonder what's left for the Briscoes to do in Ring Of Honor...Jay's been Heavyweight Champion on two occasions and the brothers have held the Tag Titles EIGHT times! They recently became the first holders of the IWGP NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Titles with Toru Yano(¯\_(ツ)_/¯), so that adds to their already impressive resume. Unfortunately, Jay's political incorrectness may work against him as far as greener pastures go...he's gotten into Twitter trouble on more than one occasion. Silas took the Doomsday Device from the Briscoes but Bruiser broke up the pin attempt. Jay wasn't able to hit a proper Jay Driller on Bruiser due to his size, so he improvised with a Pedigree-esque face-first drop instead; Mark followed up with the Froggy Bow for the win in 17:00.
Intermission~! Ben Simon was in attendance and was fully aware of my concession consumption for the night. There was a water fountain in the building so I could have gone without refreshments, but I did get a couple of 20-ounce bottles of soda(Pepsi and Mountain Dew). They were a bit overpriced, though($2.75 each!).
Will Ferrara vs. Kevin Lee Davidson: Good to see K.L.D. get on the show; he got a good reaction from local fans who are familiar with him. He had a distinct size advantage over ROH rookie Ferrara, to say the least. He got a good reaction for his spinning heel kick; I look forward to seeing his career progression as he gains experience. Ferrara made the quick underdog comeback and won in 2:06 with an Asai DDT; if nothing else, it went longer than his ten-second TV match with Elgin(which, I understand, was severely clipped down for airing).
Dalton Castle(w/ The Boys) vs. Delirious: I was looking forward to this match for sheer entertainment value; sadly, I never got into a position for the masked man to throw my hat. *sob* This was Mike Gordon's lone match as the referee and he got several "Carrot Top" chants for his distinctive hairstyle. Of course Castle is ridiculously popular and Delirious had a hometown crowd, so the fans liked both guys. Delirious spent a lot of time chasing The Boys around the ring...repeatedly. I suspect he was simply distracted by the shiny outfits, but that's just one man's guess. There were several double-knockdowns in a row, leading to The Boys Fanning Up(tm) to revive Castle. That caused Delirious to go after The Boys AGAIN and chase one of them under the ring...and when they emerged, the Boy in question was suddenly wearing a Delirious mask. That caused his brother to attack him in the confusion before the real Delirious emerged from ringside...heh. Referee Mikey G was knocked down(which the fans seemed to enjoy) and Castle rolled up Delirious for a VERY long time before a second referee ran in to count...two. They had several close near-falls before Castle won with the Bangarang(tilt-a-whirl faceplant) in 13:13...most tremendous.
reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. The All Night Express(Kenny King & Rhett Titus): Oddly, the ANX duo has trended heelward since their much-ballyhooed return to ROH; despite that, they earned a future Tag Team Title shot with a triple threat match victory at Final Battle over The Briscoes and The Young Bucks. This show had a lot of tag matches (five out of the ten matches were tags), but they did a decent job of spacing them out. I think Kyle lives in St. Louis nowadays (as does his trainer Davey Richards), so the fans know him well. They had a ton of near-falls for each team, including one spot where the referee was distracted as Fish had Titus tapping out to the Fish Hook(heel hook). This called back to the ref missing Strong tapping out to Fish at Final Battle, something Fish has repeatedly reminded Strong about...heh. Despite this, reDRagon went on to win in 17:11 when Fish pinned King after the Chasing The Dragon(brainbuster/head kick combo). (Notably, Davey and Eddie Edwards do their own version of Chasing The Dragon in TNA nowadays.) It seemed odd for the top contenders to lose, but I guess that puts O'Reilly & Fish in contention for the tag belts as well.
Moose(w/ Stokely Hathaway) vs. Adam Cole: I'm one of those people who isn't QUITE sold on Cole, though his teased face turn in the recent storyline with Kyle O'Reilly worked extremely well. He's on his own nowadays as The Kingdom is no more: Matt Taven is injured and Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis-Bennett have jumped to TNA. (This past weekend's ROH TV show was the Bennetts' final appearance.) Moose is a guy who will be on WWE's radar in the near future; it's just a matter of experience at this point. He showed his impressive athleticism on a few occasions, including a major plancha in the closing minutes of the match. I need to check out more of Cole's body of work; in particular, I hear good things about his time in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. He couldn't use his usual arsenal of signature moves due to Moose's size, but a rollup with a handful of tights scored him the tainted victory in 12:40. (Thanks to my friend for timing the last two matches as my cellphone's battery was running low.)
The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. A.C.H. & Alex Shelley: A.C.H. has updated theme music now that he's signed a full-time deal with Ring Of Honor. His team with Shelley seems to be a makeshift one, but both have had success in tag team competition in the past(particularly Shelley). The Bucks are the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Champions and had their title belts with them. I was wondering which match would get the final slot and it came down to the international resumes of the Bucks and the "hometown" status of A.C.H. (he moved to St. Louis from Texas a few years ago). The tag matches for the night were varying degrees of spotfests, though that's to be expected from some of the people involved. A.C.H. did an insane Fosbury Flop-style dive in this one. As you would expect, the Superkick Party(tm) was in full effect here...though A.C.H. and Shelley would return the favor a few times. I'm pretty sure we saw More Bang For Your Buck at one point, but Matt Jackson would pin A.C.H. after the dreaded Meltzer Driver(springboard-somersault-spike Tombstone) in 15:50. Whew!
Post-match, mutual respect abounded between the Bucks and A.C.H. A.C.H. vowed to make it to the top despite what some people think of him...it's been a weird undercurrent to his ROH career that he HAZ TEH HEAT WIT TEH BOYZ N TEH BAK and the TV commentators would make subtle allusions to that. It looked like we would get handshakes all around, which is another weird inside joke (the Bucks have allegedly rubbed people the wrong way by not shaking hands with the right people). However, the Bucks double-superkicked A.C.H. (as Shelley bailed out of the ring) and left to a mostly positive reaction. The interesting thing was that A.C.H. seemed upset at the fans afterwards, yelling "YOU LIKED THAT?!?" Hmm...is there a heel turn on the horizon? We shall see...
This coming Saturday, Dynamo Pro Wrestling returns to Wood River, IL...several matches have been announced, including the return of the Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell) against the new team of Brandon Aarons & Garrett Shanks. In other matches: Keon Option returns from a recent injury to face Jayson Khaos, Evan Morris faces The Snitch, Mike Outlaw faces a tough test in the form of Kevin Lee Davidson, and Alpha Class takes on The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby). The next few months will be very busy and I hope to see a little bit of everything this year...I may finally check out Metro Pro Wrestling on the 30th if nothing comedic comes up.
That's my special comment for this, the second wrestling show I've attended in the year 2016. Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.
-PB, Watching Wrestling Wrong Since 1991
P.S. We are all marks.
DISCLAIMER: I'm biased. Deal with it.
Normally ROH doesn't conflict with the local independent promotions, but this past weekend was an exception as Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling had their monthly event in East Carondelet. To be fair, ROH doesn't run here that frequently as they had been averaging one show a year up to this point; in fact, it was a surprise to me that they were returning so soon since their previous show(last June). From what I heard, Ring Of Honor will be back in Collinsville in June. It sounded like ROH was a legit sellout as some people were turned away at the door if they hadn't already bought tickets. That's a pretty impressive feat, considering some key names weren't on the show(particularly Heavyweight Champion Jay Lethal and Matt Sydal).
From what I heard from Drew Abbenhaus, SICW had a good turnout as well(though I don't think there's much crossover audience between SICW's old-school product and Ring Of Honor's fast-paced style). In a shocker, Flash Flanagan regained the Classic Title from Kahagas due to interference from Ron Powers, making him the only person to not only hold the title twice but on three separate occasions. Also, Dave Vaughn made his return to the ring after a lengthy hiatus...he joined Big Daddy's new stable as the veteran manager had a falling-out with Red River Jack(unmasked as Cowboy Bob Orton). More on these events as I see them on Wrestling Explosion(cheap plug).
Saw several familiar faces in attendance, some of whom were working in small roles on the show. Lucy Mendez was checking tickets at the door and I recognized John E. Rock among the security guards. I ran into Edmund "Livewire" McGuire, who hasn't been too active in recent years. Also briefly spoke to MsChif who had her new addition to the family in tow. A few people were in attendance who weren't on the show...some of them worked the Indianapolis event and were simply along for the trip. Met female wrestler Solo Darling at one point; I think Kelly Klein(formerly Mary Elizabeth Monroe) was there as well. Truth Martini was in the house, as was Christopher Daniels; Daniels was suspended on this past weekend's episode of ROH TV for striking an official. (I'm sure he was offering moral support to his close personal long-time friend Curry Man at the Indy event.)
R.I.P. to Darren Dean, who was a Davey Richards trainee who competed regularly in the area a few years ago; he teamed with Aaron Solo(w) on a regular basis and I hadn't seen him in a little while. Haven't heard many details about his passing, but he passed away at a surprisingly young age.
Your ring announcer was the lovely and talented Scarlett Bordeaux(back to solid red hair...woo). I'm not as familiar with the Ring Of Honor referees as I should be, but I believe the officials for the night were Todd Sinclair, Paul Turner, Brian Gorie, and former St. Louis resident Mike Gordon. Your ringside commentators were Ian Riccaboni(?) and Mr. Wrestling III. (Seriously, Steve Corino wears glasses and Mr. Wrestling III doesn't. If Corino was Mr. Wrestling III, he wouldn't be able to see!)
Keith Lee & Shane Taylor vs. Alpha Class(Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez): The pre-show match featured Elgin trainees Adams & Paco against ROH newcomers Lee & Taylor. Lee & Taylor are two big black dudes who came to the ring in business attire. The match was mostly one-sided, though Adams & Paco had their moments. Taylor pulled off a scary(in a good way) somersault plancha onto the Alpha Class duo! Taylor pinned Paco after Lee suplexed Paco into position for Taylor's sitout powerbomb in 7:21. The new team got themselves over with the crowd pretty quickly after being total unknowns at the start.
Tag Team Champions War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. Frankie Kazarian & Chris Sabin, non-title: Due to Daniels' suspension, it was Kazarian & Sabin as the Addiction/Knights Of The Rising Dawn duo for the weekend. Kazarian cut a promo about how the Rams were leaving St. Louis and returning to his home state of California; quite a few fans(myself included) were all "yeah, you can have them, have fun with that". Kazarian and Sabin had a feud in TNA but hadn't teamed up very often in the past; of course, both are accomplished tag team wrestlers with other partners. I feel like I've become "burned out" on the ROH style as I wasn't as into the matches on this night as other people were...maybe it's just me, but who knows. I feel like I've oversaturated MYSELF with wrestling to the point where a lot of stuff runs together in my mind...that may be part of it. Wonder if Lee & Taylor will be fast-tracked to a title shot so they can do the requisite HOSS BATTLE~!? At any rate, the champs won when Rowe pinned Sabin after the Fallout(back suplex/guillotine legdrop combo) in 10:07.
"Unbreakable" Michael Elgin vs. Adam Page: As Page made his entrance, B.J. Whitmer attacked him from behind and beat him down at ringside. Whitmer got on the microphone for some exposition, saying it was payback for Page turning his back on him in Charlotte(at the most recent TV taping). Elgin ran Whitmer off and B.J. declined to step into the ring with the former Heavyweight Champion...but Page was up for the match despite taking his lumps. It became a battle of two fan favorites with Elgin's power against Page's agility...considering the pre-match beatdown that Page suffered, it went a lot longer than I would have guessed. It was your standard ROH fare with a ton of big moves and kickouts, accentuated by Elgin's impressive power spots; Elgin won with the spiral bomb in 14:12(!) and mutual respect ensued afterwards.
Roderick Strong vs. Cheeseburger for the T.V. Title: Speculation ran rampant over who Strong's challenger would be; I wondered if it could be a local standout like Davey Vega or Kevin Lee Davidson(though K.L.D. would make an appearance later in the show). It turned out to be a food-themed weekend for Strong as he retained his title against Curry Man in Indianapolis. Strong's arrogant response to Cheeseburger's presence didn't sit well with the previously pro-Roddy crowd...and Cheeseburger's immediate palm strike for a quick near-fall got a great reaction(LIGER SHOTEI~!). Cheeseburger spent most of the match simply surviving and going for flash pin attempts...the guy is popular and makes a great underdog. Strong pulled him up from a few of his own pin attempts and that nearly backfired on him, but Roddy finally put him out of his misery with the Stronghold(Liontamer-style Boston crab) in 8:31. The fans were TOTALLY against Strong by the end of the match...so in that regard, mission accomplished.
The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) vs. "The Last Real Man" Silas Young & "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester: These guys had a really good match...a lot of brawling with some aerial moves thrown in. Bruiser did a somersault dive off the apron at one point...eep. I often wonder what's left for the Briscoes to do in Ring Of Honor...Jay's been Heavyweight Champion on two occasions and the brothers have held the Tag Titles EIGHT times! They recently became the first holders of the IWGP NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Titles with Toru Yano(¯\_(ツ)_/¯), so that adds to their already impressive resume. Unfortunately, Jay's political incorrectness may work against him as far as greener pastures go...he's gotten into Twitter trouble on more than one occasion. Silas took the Doomsday Device from the Briscoes but Bruiser broke up the pin attempt. Jay wasn't able to hit a proper Jay Driller on Bruiser due to his size, so he improvised with a Pedigree-esque face-first drop instead; Mark followed up with the Froggy Bow for the win in 17:00.
Intermission~! Ben Simon was in attendance and was fully aware of my concession consumption for the night. There was a water fountain in the building so I could have gone without refreshments, but I did get a couple of 20-ounce bottles of soda(Pepsi and Mountain Dew). They were a bit overpriced, though($2.75 each!).
Will Ferrara vs. Kevin Lee Davidson: Good to see K.L.D. get on the show; he got a good reaction from local fans who are familiar with him. He had a distinct size advantage over ROH rookie Ferrara, to say the least. He got a good reaction for his spinning heel kick; I look forward to seeing his career progression as he gains experience. Ferrara made the quick underdog comeback and won in 2:06 with an Asai DDT; if nothing else, it went longer than his ten-second TV match with Elgin(which, I understand, was severely clipped down for airing).
Dalton Castle(w/ The Boys) vs. Delirious: I was looking forward to this match for sheer entertainment value; sadly, I never got into a position for the masked man to throw my hat. *sob* This was Mike Gordon's lone match as the referee and he got several "Carrot Top" chants for his distinctive hairstyle. Of course Castle is ridiculously popular and Delirious had a hometown crowd, so the fans liked both guys. Delirious spent a lot of time chasing The Boys around the ring...repeatedly. I suspect he was simply distracted by the shiny outfits, but that's just one man's guess. There were several double-knockdowns in a row, leading to The Boys Fanning Up(tm) to revive Castle. That caused Delirious to go after The Boys AGAIN and chase one of them under the ring...and when they emerged, the Boy in question was suddenly wearing a Delirious mask. That caused his brother to attack him in the confusion before the real Delirious emerged from ringside...heh. Referee Mikey G was knocked down(which the fans seemed to enjoy) and Castle rolled up Delirious for a VERY long time before a second referee ran in to count...two. They had several close near-falls before Castle won with the Bangarang(tilt-a-whirl faceplant) in 13:13...most tremendous.
reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) vs. The All Night Express(Kenny King & Rhett Titus): Oddly, the ANX duo has trended heelward since their much-ballyhooed return to ROH; despite that, they earned a future Tag Team Title shot with a triple threat match victory at Final Battle over The Briscoes and The Young Bucks. This show had a lot of tag matches (five out of the ten matches were tags), but they did a decent job of spacing them out. I think Kyle lives in St. Louis nowadays (as does his trainer Davey Richards), so the fans know him well. They had a ton of near-falls for each team, including one spot where the referee was distracted as Fish had Titus tapping out to the Fish Hook(heel hook). This called back to the ref missing Strong tapping out to Fish at Final Battle, something Fish has repeatedly reminded Strong about...heh. Despite this, reDRagon went on to win in 17:11 when Fish pinned King after the Chasing The Dragon(brainbuster/head kick combo). (Notably, Davey and Eddie Edwards do their own version of Chasing The Dragon in TNA nowadays.) It seemed odd for the top contenders to lose, but I guess that puts O'Reilly & Fish in contention for the tag belts as well.
Moose(w/ Stokely Hathaway) vs. Adam Cole: I'm one of those people who isn't QUITE sold on Cole, though his teased face turn in the recent storyline with Kyle O'Reilly worked extremely well. He's on his own nowadays as The Kingdom is no more: Matt Taven is injured and Mike Bennett and Maria Kanellis-Bennett have jumped to TNA. (This past weekend's ROH TV show was the Bennetts' final appearance.) Moose is a guy who will be on WWE's radar in the near future; it's just a matter of experience at this point. He showed his impressive athleticism on a few occasions, including a major plancha in the closing minutes of the match. I need to check out more of Cole's body of work; in particular, I hear good things about his time in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. He couldn't use his usual arsenal of signature moves due to Moose's size, but a rollup with a handful of tights scored him the tainted victory in 12:40. (Thanks to my friend for timing the last two matches as my cellphone's battery was running low.)
The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. A.C.H. & Alex Shelley: A.C.H. has updated theme music now that he's signed a full-time deal with Ring Of Honor. His team with Shelley seems to be a makeshift one, but both have had success in tag team competition in the past(particularly Shelley). The Bucks are the IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Champions and had their title belts with them. I was wondering which match would get the final slot and it came down to the international resumes of the Bucks and the "hometown" status of A.C.H. (he moved to St. Louis from Texas a few years ago). The tag matches for the night were varying degrees of spotfests, though that's to be expected from some of the people involved. A.C.H. did an insane Fosbury Flop-style dive in this one. As you would expect, the Superkick Party(tm) was in full effect here...though A.C.H. and Shelley would return the favor a few times. I'm pretty sure we saw More Bang For Your Buck at one point, but Matt Jackson would pin A.C.H. after the dreaded Meltzer Driver(springboard-somersault-spike Tombstone) in 15:50. Whew!
Post-match, mutual respect abounded between the Bucks and A.C.H. A.C.H. vowed to make it to the top despite what some people think of him...it's been a weird undercurrent to his ROH career that he HAZ TEH HEAT WIT TEH BOYZ N TEH BAK and the TV commentators would make subtle allusions to that. It looked like we would get handshakes all around, which is another weird inside joke (the Bucks have allegedly rubbed people the wrong way by not shaking hands with the right people). However, the Bucks double-superkicked A.C.H. (as Shelley bailed out of the ring) and left to a mostly positive reaction. The interesting thing was that A.C.H. seemed upset at the fans afterwards, yelling "YOU LIKED THAT?!?" Hmm...is there a heel turn on the horizon? We shall see...
This coming Saturday, Dynamo Pro Wrestling returns to Wood River, IL...several matches have been announced, including the return of the Viking War Party(Alexandre Rudolph & Jake Parnell) against the new team of Brandon Aarons & Garrett Shanks. In other matches: Keon Option returns from a recent injury to face Jayson Khaos, Evan Morris faces The Snitch, Mike Outlaw faces a tough test in the form of Kevin Lee Davidson, and Alpha Class takes on The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby). The next few months will be very busy and I hope to see a little bit of everything this year...I may finally check out Metro Pro Wrestling on the 30th if nothing comedic comes up.
That's my special comment for this, the second wrestling show I've attended in the year 2016. Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.
-PB, Watching Wrestling Wrong Since 1991
P.S. We are all marks.
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Superstars, ROH, SICW
WWE Superstars
-Commentators: Rich Brennan & Byron Saxton.
-The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von) d. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) when D-Von pinned Konnor after the Dudley Death Drop (5:30).
-Jack Swagger d. Tyler Breeze via Patriot Lock(anklelock) (6:05 aired).
ROH TV
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Mr. Wrestling III.
-The Addiction(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)(w/ Chris Sabin) d. A.C.H. & Alex Shelley when Daniels pinned A.C.H. after the Celebrity Rehab(Kazarian back suplex flipped into Daniels Codebreaker) (7:36 aired). The Addiction trio did some post-match damage and Daniels decked the referee, leading to matchmaker Nigel McGuinness suspending Daniels.
-Mark Briscoe d. Adam Page(w/ B.J. Whitmer & Colby Corino) with the Froggy Bow (6:33). After the match, Whitmer accused Mr. Wrestling III of being Steve Corino. (I personally don't see the resemblance; III wears a mask and Corino doesn't.)
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) won a triple threat street fight with reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) and Adam Cole & Michael Bennett(w/ Maria Kanellis-Bennett & Matt Taven). Several innocent bystanders were taken out by accidental superkicks, including the ring announcer and Kevin Kelly(forcing promoter Cary Silkin to take over for Kelly on commentary). A.J. Styles interfered on behalf of the Bucks, leading to Maria taking a Meltzer Driver(springboard-somersault-spike Tombstone) from the Bucks. Matt Jackson went on to pin Bennett after a triple-team flurry from the Bullet Club trio, ending with the Styles Clash from A.J. (13:31 aired).
-Next week: The Top Prospect Tournament begins.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentator: Drew Abbenhaus.
-"Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson d. Attila Khan(w/ Travis Cook) in a cage match. A bloody Khan manhandled the referee, then picked up Jackson for a slam only to stumble backwards over the fallen official. Jackson cradled Khan as he landed on top and got the quick three-count. Jackson fought off an irate Khan after the match, but was then jumped by Curtis Wylde as he was leaving the cage. Wylde slammed the cage door on Jackson before order was restored.
-Backstage: Drew interviewed Ken Kasa about his split from manager Travis Cook and his Organization.
-"Dirdey" Jake Dirden & "Ironman" Ken Kasa d. Brandon Espinosa & "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook) when Kasa pushed Hargas into Espinosa to knock him off the turnbuckles, then rolled up Hargas for the pin.
-Commentators: Rich Brennan & Byron Saxton.
-The Dudley Boys(Buh-Buh Ray & D-Von) d. The Ascension(Konnor O'Brian & Rick Viktor) when D-Von pinned Konnor after the Dudley Death Drop (5:30).
-Jack Swagger d. Tyler Breeze via Patriot Lock(anklelock) (6:05 aired).
ROH TV
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Mr. Wrestling III.
-The Addiction(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)(w/ Chris Sabin) d. A.C.H. & Alex Shelley when Daniels pinned A.C.H. after the Celebrity Rehab(Kazarian back suplex flipped into Daniels Codebreaker) (7:36 aired). The Addiction trio did some post-match damage and Daniels decked the referee, leading to matchmaker Nigel McGuinness suspending Daniels.
-Mark Briscoe d. Adam Page(w/ B.J. Whitmer & Colby Corino) with the Froggy Bow (6:33). After the match, Whitmer accused Mr. Wrestling III of being Steve Corino. (I personally don't see the resemblance; III wears a mask and Corino doesn't.)
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) won a triple threat street fight with reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) and Adam Cole & Michael Bennett(w/ Maria Kanellis-Bennett & Matt Taven). Several innocent bystanders were taken out by accidental superkicks, including the ring announcer and Kevin Kelly(forcing promoter Cary Silkin to take over for Kelly on commentary). A.J. Styles interfered on behalf of the Bucks, leading to Maria taking a Meltzer Driver(springboard-somersault-spike Tombstone) from the Bucks. Matt Jackson went on to pin Bennett after a triple-team flurry from the Bullet Club trio, ending with the Styles Clash from A.J. (13:31 aired).
-Next week: The Top Prospect Tournament begins.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentator: Drew Abbenhaus.
-"Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson d. Attila Khan(w/ Travis Cook) in a cage match. A bloody Khan manhandled the referee, then picked up Jackson for a slam only to stumble backwards over the fallen official. Jackson cradled Khan as he landed on top and got the quick three-count. Jackson fought off an irate Khan after the match, but was then jumped by Curtis Wylde as he was leaving the cage. Wylde slammed the cage door on Jackson before order was restored.
-Backstage: Drew interviewed Ken Kasa about his split from manager Travis Cook and his Organization.
-"Dirdey" Jake Dirden & "Ironman" Ken Kasa d. Brandon Espinosa & "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook) when Kasa pushed Hargas into Espinosa to knock him off the turnbuckles, then rolled up Hargas for the pin.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
Saturday ROH Results From Collinsville, IL
-Keith Lee & Shane Taylor d. Alpha Class(Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez) when Taylor pinned Paco after Lee suplexed Paco into a sitout powerbomb by Taylor (7:21).
-Tag Team Champions War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) d. Frankie Kazarian & Chris Sabin(non-title) when Rowe pinned Sabin after the Fallout(back suplex/guillotine legdrop combo) (10:07).
-Michael Elgin d. Adam Page with the spiral bomb (14:12); Page wanted to go through the match despite being attacked by B.J. Whitmer beforehand.
-Roderick Strong d. Cheeseburger with the Stronghold(Liontamer-style Boston crab) to retain the T.V. Title (8:31).
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) d. Silas Young & "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester; Jay hit a modified Jay Driller on Bruiser(dropping him like a Pedigree) and Mark got the pin after the Froggy Bow (17:00).
-Will Ferrara d. Kevin Lee Davidson after an Asai DDT (2:06).
-Dalton Castle(w/ The Boys) d. Delirious with the Bangarang(tilt-a-whirl faceplant) (13:13).
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) d. The All Night Express(Kenny King & Rhett Titus) when Fish pinned King after Chasing The Dragon(brainbuster/head kick combo) (17:11).
-Adam Cole d. Moose(w/ Stokely Hathaway) via rollup w/ tights (12:40).
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) d. A.C.H. & Alex Shelley when Matt Jackson pinned A.C.H. after the Meltzer Driver(springboard-somersault-spike Tombstone) (15:50).
-Tag Team Champions War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) d. Frankie Kazarian & Chris Sabin(non-title) when Rowe pinned Sabin after the Fallout(back suplex/guillotine legdrop combo) (10:07).
-Michael Elgin d. Adam Page with the spiral bomb (14:12); Page wanted to go through the match despite being attacked by B.J. Whitmer beforehand.
-Roderick Strong d. Cheeseburger with the Stronghold(Liontamer-style Boston crab) to retain the T.V. Title (8:31).
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) d. Silas Young & "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester; Jay hit a modified Jay Driller on Bruiser(dropping him like a Pedigree) and Mark got the pin after the Froggy Bow (17:00).
-Will Ferrara d. Kevin Lee Davidson after an Asai DDT (2:06).
-Dalton Castle(w/ The Boys) d. Delirious with the Bangarang(tilt-a-whirl faceplant) (13:13).
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) d. The All Night Express(Kenny King & Rhett Titus) when Fish pinned King after Chasing The Dragon(brainbuster/head kick combo) (17:11).
-Adam Cole d. Moose(w/ Stokely Hathaway) via rollup w/ tights (12:40).
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) d. A.C.H. & Alex Shelley when Matt Jackson pinned A.C.H. after the Meltzer Driver(springboard-somersault-spike Tombstone) (15:50).
Friday, January 15, 2016
Show results
Friday ROH results from Indianapolis, IN:
-Keith Lee & Shane Taylor d. Curt Stallion & ?.
-Dalton Castle d. Will Ferrara.
-A.C.H. won a triple threat match with Moose and Silas Young.
-Michael Elgin d. Tim Hughes.
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) d. Frankie Kazarian & Chris Sabin.
-Kelly Klein d. Solo Darling.
-Adam Page d. Ken Phoenix.
-Roderick Strong d. Curry Man to retain the T.V. Title.
-Adam Cole d. Alex Shelley.
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) & Tag Team Champions War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) d. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) & The All Night Express(Kenny King & Rhett Titus).
Friday AAW results from Merrionette Park, IL:
-Drew Gulak d. Louis Lyndon.
-Kongo Kong d. Dan O'Hare & Wheeler Utah in a handicap match.
-Kimber Lee & Heidi Lovelace d. Allysin Kay & Brittany Blake.
-The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) d. Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Sami Callihan d. Chris Hero.
-Shane Hollister, Mat Fitchett, & Markus Crane d. Bucky Collinswood, Eddie Machete, & Connor Braxton.
-Ryan Boz d. Abyss.
-A.R. Fox d. Davey Vega to win the Heritage Title.
-Eddie Kingston d. Trevor Lee to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Friday 3XW results from Des Moines, IA:
-Devin Thomas won a six-way match with Jaysin Strife, Blue Rocket, Jason Jones, Gary Gram, and Aaron Masterson.
-Black Wrestlers Matter(Jon West & James Grizzle) d. Mad Dog McDowell & Devin Carter to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Nate Redwing d. Rory Fox to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Kraig Keesaman d. Marek Brave to win the Pure Wrestling Title.
Friday IWA-MS results from Clarksville, IN:
-Jake Parnell d. Jordan Whittaker.
-Ray Waddell d. Dakota France.
-Cash Flo d. Teddy King.
-Aidan Blackhart d. J.C. Rotten in a barbed-wire-bat match.
-Zodiak d. Alexandre Rudolph by countout.
-Randi West d. Amazing Maria.
-Shane Mercer d. Joseph Schwartz.
-Reed Bentley d. Slade Sludge.
-Nick Doepp d. John Wayne Murdoch in a Taipei Death Match.
Saturday SICW results from East Carondelet, IL(credit to Drew Abbenhaus):
-"O.T.T." Britton Tucker d. "The Enforcer" Jimmy D with an exploder suplex, pinning D with feet on the ropes for illegal leverage (5:20).
-"Dead Sexy" Daniel Gunner d. Waco via backslide (6:58).
-Brandon Espinosa d. Da'Marius Jones via cross-armbreaker (10:50).
-Red River Jack d. Bubba Troll by DQ when Britton Tucker interfered after Jack hit the Double-R-J(RKO)...Big Daddy had turned on his man and called Tucker to the ring to interfere (5:37). Dave Vaughn & Ax Allwardt joined Tucker but R.R.J. fought them off...then R.R.J. cornered Big Daddy and voluntarily removed his mask, revealing himself to be Cowboy Bob Orton.
-Ax Allwardt d. Bobby D after a DDT (6:24).
-Gary Jackson, Ken Kasa, & Sean Vincent d. Curtis Wylde, Chris Hargas, & Dave Vaughn in an elimination tag match. Eliminations: Jackson picked up Wylde for a spinebuster, but Wyldefyre tripped him and held his feet as Wylde fell on top for the pin (10:44). Kasa pinned Wylde with a Perfectplex as Wylde was distracted by Jackson chasing Wyldefyre around the ring (11:17). Kasa and Hargas were both counted out (15:09) and Vaughn was disqualified in 18:34 for a blatant low blow on Vincent. Survivor: Sean Vincent.
-Flash Flanagan d. Kahagas(w/ Travis Cook) to regain the Classic Title. Ron Powers confronted Travis over his interference in the match and took a cheapshot at Kahagas behind the referee's back; that allowed Flash to capitalize with a quick cover to become a three-time champion (5:20).
-Keith Lee & Shane Taylor d. Curt Stallion & ?.
-Dalton Castle d. Will Ferrara.
-A.C.H. won a triple threat match with Moose and Silas Young.
-Michael Elgin d. Tim Hughes.
-reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) d. Frankie Kazarian & Chris Sabin.
-Kelly Klein d. Solo Darling.
-Adam Page d. Ken Phoenix.
-Roderick Strong d. Curry Man to retain the T.V. Title.
-Adam Cole d. Alex Shelley.
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) & Tag Team Champions War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) d. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) & The All Night Express(Kenny King & Rhett Titus).
Friday AAW results from Merrionette Park, IL:
-Drew Gulak d. Louis Lyndon.
-Kongo Kong d. Dan O'Hare & Wheeler Utah in a handicap match.
-Kimber Lee & Heidi Lovelace d. Allysin Kay & Brittany Blake.
-The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) d. Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Sami Callihan d. Chris Hero.
-Shane Hollister, Mat Fitchett, & Markus Crane d. Bucky Collinswood, Eddie Machete, & Connor Braxton.
-Ryan Boz d. Abyss.
-A.R. Fox d. Davey Vega to win the Heritage Title.
-Eddie Kingston d. Trevor Lee to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Friday 3XW results from Des Moines, IA:
-Devin Thomas won a six-way match with Jaysin Strife, Blue Rocket, Jason Jones, Gary Gram, and Aaron Masterson.
-Black Wrestlers Matter(Jon West & James Grizzle) d. Mad Dog McDowell & Devin Carter to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Nate Redwing d. Rory Fox to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Kraig Keesaman d. Marek Brave to win the Pure Wrestling Title.
Friday IWA-MS results from Clarksville, IN:
-Jake Parnell d. Jordan Whittaker.
-Ray Waddell d. Dakota France.
-Cash Flo d. Teddy King.
-Aidan Blackhart d. J.C. Rotten in a barbed-wire-bat match.
-Zodiak d. Alexandre Rudolph by countout.
-Randi West d. Amazing Maria.
-Shane Mercer d. Joseph Schwartz.
-Reed Bentley d. Slade Sludge.
-Nick Doepp d. John Wayne Murdoch in a Taipei Death Match.
Saturday SICW results from East Carondelet, IL(credit to Drew Abbenhaus):
-"O.T.T." Britton Tucker d. "The Enforcer" Jimmy D with an exploder suplex, pinning D with feet on the ropes for illegal leverage (5:20).
-"Dead Sexy" Daniel Gunner d. Waco via backslide (6:58).
-Brandon Espinosa d. Da'Marius Jones via cross-armbreaker (10:50).
-Red River Jack d. Bubba Troll by DQ when Britton Tucker interfered after Jack hit the Double-R-J(RKO)...Big Daddy had turned on his man and called Tucker to the ring to interfere (5:37). Dave Vaughn & Ax Allwardt joined Tucker but R.R.J. fought them off...then R.R.J. cornered Big Daddy and voluntarily removed his mask, revealing himself to be Cowboy Bob Orton.
-Ax Allwardt d. Bobby D after a DDT (6:24).
-Gary Jackson, Ken Kasa, & Sean Vincent d. Curtis Wylde, Chris Hargas, & Dave Vaughn in an elimination tag match. Eliminations: Jackson picked up Wylde for a spinebuster, but Wyldefyre tripped him and held his feet as Wylde fell on top for the pin (10:44). Kasa pinned Wylde with a Perfectplex as Wylde was distracted by Jackson chasing Wyldefyre around the ring (11:17). Kasa and Hargas were both counted out (15:09) and Vaughn was disqualified in 18:34 for a blatant low blow on Vincent. Survivor: Sean Vincent.
-Flash Flanagan d. Kahagas(w/ Travis Cook) to regain the Classic Title. Ron Powers confronted Travis over his interference in the match and took a cheapshot at Kahagas behind the referee's back; that allowed Flash to capitalize with a quick cover to become a three-time champion (5:20).
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