WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Byron Saxton.
-Dana Brooke d. Alicia Fox with the fireman's-carry Michinoku Driver (4:09).
-Gran Metalik, Mustafa Ali, & Lince Dorado d. "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese, Drew Gulak, & Ariya Daivari when Ali pinned Gulak after the imploding 450 Splash (5:56 aired).
NJPW On AXS
-Commentators: Jim Ross & Josh Barnett.
Episode 1:
-Takaaki "Evil" Watanabe d. NEVER Openweight Champion Katsuyori Shibata(non-title) with the STO.
-Kenny Omega d. Tetsuya Naito with the One-Winged Angel(electric chair Michinoku Driver).
Episode 2:
-Kenny Omega d. Hirooki Goto via One-Winged Angel.
Friday, March 31, 2017
PWCS Special Comment
Now, as promised, a special comment about Saturday's Pro Wrestling Championship Series show at the Spaulding Hall Club in Alton, Illinois.
DISCLAIMER: I'm biased. Deal with it.
It was a full wrestling weekend; while much of the attention was on the National Wrasslin' League's first Sunday offering in St. Louis, the official start to Season Four of PWCS could not be overlooked. The Alton venue has become a hot spot since the days of St. Louis Anarchy, hosting events under the banners of PWCS and Glory Pro Wrestling. The show had a solid turnout, perhaps a bit down from the usual crowd, but the fans in attendance were engaged in the action.
Several teams had reorganized; offscreen Resurgence captain Steven Kennedy had not retained Gateway Heritage Champion Davey Vega after his questionable tactics against partner Mat Fitchett in January. As a result, Vega was picked up by Greg Jovi and the returning championship stable of the Ego Busters. Since it was the start of the season, we had a clean slate: Ego Busters 0-0, Resurgence 0-0, Blacklist 0-0, Submission Squad(fka Chaos Nation, fka Team Anarchy) 0-0.
Your ring announcer was Tito McGee; your referees were Richard White & Jay King.
Austin Blackburn(Submission Squad) vs. "Lights Out" Adrian Surge(Ego Busters) vs. Matt Knicks vs. Aaron Dzinic: This was a roster challenge match, as Blackburn or Surge would lose his spot in his stable if one of them was pinned or made to submit. I assume that this stipulation only applied if one of the unaffiliated wrestlers scored the fall, as opposed to the possibility of Blackburn defeating Surge or vice-versa. Knicks was making his return to the St. Louis area after a long absence; he had previously competed for St. Louis Anarchy in late 2013 and early 2014. In the end, Surge retained his spot by rolling up Dzinic with a handful of tights in 7:00.
Ego Busters General Manager Greg Jovi gloated about his stable's victory in Season Three, then brought out Gateway Heritage Champion Davey Vega to address his actions at the previous show. (Vega had retained his title against partner Fitchett after a desperate low blow with the referee down.) Vega said that he didn't like Jovi, but he would make the alliance work as long as Jovi made sure he held onto the title. Those words caused a furious Mat Fitchett to rush the ring as Vega and Jovi headed for higher ground, but fellow Ego Buster Danny Adams took the opportunity to attack Fitchett from behind and kick-start their scheduled bout...
Mat Fitchett(Resurgence) vs. "The Millenial" Danny Adams(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters): Adams has been on a roll in PWCS; he was the sole survivor for his stable in the Season Three finale, then defeated Colt Cabana and Paco Gonzalez in the same night of the St. Louis Invitational Tournament before falling to Gary Jay in the finals. Fitchett was hoping to rebound from not only his loss to Vega in January, but The Resurgence's near-miss in the aforementioned season finale bout. He was seemingly on the way to victory, but Vega reappeared to distract Fitchett after he hit the flying knee strike. That made the difference in this matchup as Adams was able to recover, winning with his trademark reverse Stunner in 10:02. That put the defending champion Ego Busters on the board at 1-0, leaving Resurgence at 0-1.
"The Wildman From The Ozarks" Alexandre Rudolph(w/ chainsaw)(Blacklist) vs. "Pistol Danger" Evan Gelistico(w/ "The Incredible Primal Prodigy" Matt Kenway (Look At Him) & Shawshank the inflatable dolphin)(Submission Squad): A war of words ensued before the match, leading to a mid-ring showdown between the chainsaw and the inflatable dolphin as the wrestlers and fans rallied behind their inanimate object of choice. Once the official action got underway, it was a battle of Rudolph's size and power against Gelistico's experience; their history goes back to the early days of the Lethal Wrestling Alliance when Rudolph was still an LWA Superfan. Rudolph attempted a suicide dive onto Kenway at ringside and Gelistico took the proverbial bullet for his tag team partner; in the end, Rudolph's intensity was too much to overcome and he scored the victory after a flying headbutt in 7:37. The Blacklist was on the scoreboard at 1-0 while the Submission Squad dropped to 0-1.
"Stiff Robo Ginger" Gary Jay(Submission Squad) vs. "The Bride Of Frankenstein" Angelus Layne(Blacklist): These two had crossed paths twice before; once in a six-person tag and once in a St. Louis Anarchy title defense by Gary. I am a bit iffy on intergender matches nowadays and it depends heavily on the participants, but this turned out to be a really good match in my eyes. It made me wish we could have seen Gary Jay vs. MsChif back in the day. Neither competitor was pulling any punches and Layne was not immune to the effects of Gary Jay's notorious chops. Gary scored the victory with the sliding forearm smash in 8:44; this evened up the Submission Squad and the Blacklist with 1-1 records.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Root beer and Mello Yello. My compatriot Cearan McGrath also offered me a piece or two from his buffalo chicken piza...much apprecated. The return date was announced for June 10th in Alton, IL with Arik Cannon and Darin Corbin returning to PWCS...woo.
"Dad Bod" Sean Orleans(Ego Busters) vs. "100% Heel" Christian Rose: This was a roster challenge match as Orleans was drafted by the Ego Busters stable, but Rose could deprive him of his spot with a win. Given Orleans' start as a slimy loud-mouthed rulebreaker, the shift to underdog fan favorite has been overwhelmingly effective; I would compare it to Sean Vincent's change in attitude in the Gateway Championship Wrestling days. I don't think I'd ever seen argyle-patterned ring attire before, though I think evil-teacher-era Matt Striker dabbled in that. Rose came out to "Middle Fingers" by Missio(a song that's regularly played on 105.7 The Point nowadays) and had the ring announcer introduce him as the creator of unskippable YouTube videos and a huge fan of Nickleback and Roman Reigns. Bwahahaha. Orleans had bandaged ribs after his rough recent outings against "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin and Brandon Espinosa(in Glory Pro). Orleans was also at a disadvantage in experience, among other categories. Orleans had a few close calls, particularly his near-fall after a Stone Cold Stunner...but Adrian Surge and Greg Jovi made their way to ringside to get involved. Their motives were unclear as Surge passed a chair into the ring for Orleans to use, but Orleans didn't want to win that way...that may have cost him the match as Rose took advantage of the momentary respite to take Orleans down in the No-Leaf Clover(Boston crab). Orleans tapped out in 10:06, losing his spot in the Ego Busters to Christian Rose. "I just keep on throwing middle fingers in the air..."
Roscoe Eat Lisa("The Big Mustache On Campus" Mikey McFinnegan & "Zesty" Zakk Sawyers)(Resurgence) vs. Beauty & The Beast("Sensational" Stevie Fierce & "Death Machine" Rob Matter)(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters): Fierce & Matter scored a big win over Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy in October and hoped to continue their momentum against the final St. Louis Anarchy Tag Team Champions. It had been noted to me recently that Dynamo Pro Wrestling is the only St. Louis-area promotion with active Tag Team Titles; World League Wrestling, the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance, AND Wrestling Over Everything all have vacancies in their Tag Championships. I can only assume that the NWL will establish Tag Team Titles down the line as they've made an effort to establish the tag team division. (The injury to Mason Cutter of The Hooligans probably hasn't helped as they were one of the most prominently-featured tandems in the area.) As PWCS doesn't have active championships(other than the grandfathered-in-from-St.-Louis-Anarchy Gateway Heritage Title), I don't think that's in the cards for this promotion. At any rate, McFinnegan and Sawyers' suspiciously-similar substitutes Boulder & Spike have flown under the radar in NWL. It looked like R.E.L. was on the way to victory, but some subterfuge led to a reversal of fortunes...they had Matter set up for their spike Air Raid Crash finisher, but Fierce pulled Zakk out of position and Matter countered the situation with a sunset flip on McFinnegan. Fierce provided an illegal assist from the arena floor and Beauty & The Beast got the three-count in 9:31. That put the Ego Busters in the lead at 2-0 while the Resurgence stable dropped to 0-2.
"The Wind Of Destruction" Makaze(Blacklist) vs. Everett Connors(Submission Squad): I don't know if I would call this a clash of styles, but it was different from your standard match featuring either guy individually. It was paced well for its position on the show...it was tough to pick a winner, but the captain of the Blacklist stable was hoping to rebound after being eliminated in the first round of the Invitational Tournament. Makaze won a competitive bout with the Northern Lights Perfectplex in 7:00. Blacklist improved to 2-1, Submission Squad dropped to 1-2.
"The Miracle Worker" Davey Vega(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters) vs. Paco Gonzalez(Resurgence) for the Gateway Heritage Title: Paco scored a pinfall on Vega in a tag match at Pro Wrestling Resurgence last August, so the possibility of an upset was realistic. However, Vega's more aggressive attitude and Jovi's presence at ringside created a different environment on this night. Vega seemed to be playing it straight for most of the bout as he didn't outright break the rules...Paco scored several close-near falls as the match heated up. However, the referee was knocked down at a crucial moment and Vega once again took the opportunity to deliver an undetected low blow. From there, Vega unleashed a series of kicks ending with a buzzsaw-style kick to the head...that secured him the victory in 18:00. The Ego Busters had as strong a night as they could have hoped, going 3-0, retaining the Gateway Heritage Championship, and replacing Sean Orleans with Christian Rose in their ranks. Meanwhile, the Season Two-champion Resurgence stable ended up in the cellar at 0-3. Final scoreboard: Ego Busters 3-0, Blacklist 2-1, Submission Squad 1-2, Resurgence 0-3.
I acknowledge that I have been behind schedule on these commentaries...I am working tomorrow night so I won't be able to attend any local indie shows. For those in the area, you can check out either World League Wrestling in Troy, MO or the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in Lemay, MO.
Of course, PWCS was only the beginning of my previous weekend, but that's another story for another time so tune in next time...Same Pat-Time, Same Pat-Channel.
That's my special comment for this, the twelfth wrestling show I've attended in the year 2017. 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.
It was a full wrestling weekend; while much of the attention was on the National Wrasslin' League's first Sunday offering in St. Louis, the official start to Season Four of PWCS could not be overlooked. The Alton venue has become a hot spot since the days of St. Louis Anarchy, hosting events under the banners of PWCS and Glory Pro Wrestling. The show had a solid turnout, perhaps a bit down from the usual crowd, but the fans in attendance were engaged in the action.
Several teams had reorganized; offscreen Resurgence captain Steven Kennedy had not retained Gateway Heritage Champion Davey Vega after his questionable tactics against partner Mat Fitchett in January. As a result, Vega was picked up by Greg Jovi and the returning championship stable of the Ego Busters. Since it was the start of the season, we had a clean slate: Ego Busters 0-0, Resurgence 0-0, Blacklist 0-0, Submission Squad(fka Chaos Nation, fka Team Anarchy) 0-0.
Your ring announcer was Tito McGee; your referees were Richard White & Jay King.
Austin Blackburn(Submission Squad) vs. "Lights Out" Adrian Surge(Ego Busters) vs. Matt Knicks vs. Aaron Dzinic: This was a roster challenge match, as Blackburn or Surge would lose his spot in his stable if one of them was pinned or made to submit. I assume that this stipulation only applied if one of the unaffiliated wrestlers scored the fall, as opposed to the possibility of Blackburn defeating Surge or vice-versa. Knicks was making his return to the St. Louis area after a long absence; he had previously competed for St. Louis Anarchy in late 2013 and early 2014. In the end, Surge retained his spot by rolling up Dzinic with a handful of tights in 7:00.
Ego Busters General Manager Greg Jovi gloated about his stable's victory in Season Three, then brought out Gateway Heritage Champion Davey Vega to address his actions at the previous show. (Vega had retained his title against partner Fitchett after a desperate low blow with the referee down.) Vega said that he didn't like Jovi, but he would make the alliance work as long as Jovi made sure he held onto the title. Those words caused a furious Mat Fitchett to rush the ring as Vega and Jovi headed for higher ground, but fellow Ego Buster Danny Adams took the opportunity to attack Fitchett from behind and kick-start their scheduled bout...
Mat Fitchett(Resurgence) vs. "The Millenial" Danny Adams(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters): Adams has been on a roll in PWCS; he was the sole survivor for his stable in the Season Three finale, then defeated Colt Cabana and Paco Gonzalez in the same night of the St. Louis Invitational Tournament before falling to Gary Jay in the finals. Fitchett was hoping to rebound from not only his loss to Vega in January, but The Resurgence's near-miss in the aforementioned season finale bout. He was seemingly on the way to victory, but Vega reappeared to distract Fitchett after he hit the flying knee strike. That made the difference in this matchup as Adams was able to recover, winning with his trademark reverse Stunner in 10:02. That put the defending champion Ego Busters on the board at 1-0, leaving Resurgence at 0-1.
"The Wildman From The Ozarks" Alexandre Rudolph(w/ chainsaw)(Blacklist) vs. "Pistol Danger" Evan Gelistico(w/ "The Incredible Primal Prodigy" Matt Kenway (Look At Him) & Shawshank the inflatable dolphin)(Submission Squad): A war of words ensued before the match, leading to a mid-ring showdown between the chainsaw and the inflatable dolphin as the wrestlers and fans rallied behind their inanimate object of choice. Once the official action got underway, it was a battle of Rudolph's size and power against Gelistico's experience; their history goes back to the early days of the Lethal Wrestling Alliance when Rudolph was still an LWA Superfan. Rudolph attempted a suicide dive onto Kenway at ringside and Gelistico took the proverbial bullet for his tag team partner; in the end, Rudolph's intensity was too much to overcome and he scored the victory after a flying headbutt in 7:37. The Blacklist was on the scoreboard at 1-0 while the Submission Squad dropped to 0-1.
"Stiff Robo Ginger" Gary Jay(Submission Squad) vs. "The Bride Of Frankenstein" Angelus Layne(Blacklist): These two had crossed paths twice before; once in a six-person tag and once in a St. Louis Anarchy title defense by Gary. I am a bit iffy on intergender matches nowadays and it depends heavily on the participants, but this turned out to be a really good match in my eyes. It made me wish we could have seen Gary Jay vs. MsChif back in the day. Neither competitor was pulling any punches and Layne was not immune to the effects of Gary Jay's notorious chops. Gary scored the victory with the sliding forearm smash in 8:44; this evened up the Submission Squad and the Blacklist with 1-1 records.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Root beer and Mello Yello. My compatriot Cearan McGrath also offered me a piece or two from his buffalo chicken piza...much apprecated. The return date was announced for June 10th in Alton, IL with Arik Cannon and Darin Corbin returning to PWCS...woo.
"Dad Bod" Sean Orleans(Ego Busters) vs. "100% Heel" Christian Rose: This was a roster challenge match as Orleans was drafted by the Ego Busters stable, but Rose could deprive him of his spot with a win. Given Orleans' start as a slimy loud-mouthed rulebreaker, the shift to underdog fan favorite has been overwhelmingly effective; I would compare it to Sean Vincent's change in attitude in the Gateway Championship Wrestling days. I don't think I'd ever seen argyle-patterned ring attire before, though I think evil-teacher-era Matt Striker dabbled in that. Rose came out to "Middle Fingers" by Missio(a song that's regularly played on 105.7 The Point nowadays) and had the ring announcer introduce him as the creator of unskippable YouTube videos and a huge fan of Nickleback and Roman Reigns. Bwahahaha. Orleans had bandaged ribs after his rough recent outings against "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin and Brandon Espinosa(in Glory Pro). Orleans was also at a disadvantage in experience, among other categories. Orleans had a few close calls, particularly his near-fall after a Stone Cold Stunner...but Adrian Surge and Greg Jovi made their way to ringside to get involved. Their motives were unclear as Surge passed a chair into the ring for Orleans to use, but Orleans didn't want to win that way...that may have cost him the match as Rose took advantage of the momentary respite to take Orleans down in the No-Leaf Clover(Boston crab). Orleans tapped out in 10:06, losing his spot in the Ego Busters to Christian Rose. "I just keep on throwing middle fingers in the air..."
Roscoe Eat Lisa("The Big Mustache On Campus" Mikey McFinnegan & "Zesty" Zakk Sawyers)(Resurgence) vs. Beauty & The Beast("Sensational" Stevie Fierce & "Death Machine" Rob Matter)(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters): Fierce & Matter scored a big win over Evan Gelistico & Pierre Abernathy in October and hoped to continue their momentum against the final St. Louis Anarchy Tag Team Champions. It had been noted to me recently that Dynamo Pro Wrestling is the only St. Louis-area promotion with active Tag Team Titles; World League Wrestling, the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance, AND Wrestling Over Everything all have vacancies in their Tag Championships. I can only assume that the NWL will establish Tag Team Titles down the line as they've made an effort to establish the tag team division. (The injury to Mason Cutter of The Hooligans probably hasn't helped as they were one of the most prominently-featured tandems in the area.) As PWCS doesn't have active championships(other than the grandfathered-in-from-St.-Louis-Anarchy Gateway Heritage Title), I don't think that's in the cards for this promotion. At any rate, McFinnegan and Sawyers' suspiciously-similar substitutes Boulder & Spike have flown under the radar in NWL. It looked like R.E.L. was on the way to victory, but some subterfuge led to a reversal of fortunes...they had Matter set up for their spike Air Raid Crash finisher, but Fierce pulled Zakk out of position and Matter countered the situation with a sunset flip on McFinnegan. Fierce provided an illegal assist from the arena floor and Beauty & The Beast got the three-count in 9:31. That put the Ego Busters in the lead at 2-0 while the Resurgence stable dropped to 0-2.
"The Wind Of Destruction" Makaze(Blacklist) vs. Everett Connors(Submission Squad): I don't know if I would call this a clash of styles, but it was different from your standard match featuring either guy individually. It was paced well for its position on the show...it was tough to pick a winner, but the captain of the Blacklist stable was hoping to rebound after being eliminated in the first round of the Invitational Tournament. Makaze won a competitive bout with the Northern Lights Perfectplex in 7:00. Blacklist improved to 2-1, Submission Squad dropped to 1-2.
"The Miracle Worker" Davey Vega(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters) vs. Paco Gonzalez(Resurgence) for the Gateway Heritage Title: Paco scored a pinfall on Vega in a tag match at Pro Wrestling Resurgence last August, so the possibility of an upset was realistic. However, Vega's more aggressive attitude and Jovi's presence at ringside created a different environment on this night. Vega seemed to be playing it straight for most of the bout as he didn't outright break the rules...Paco scored several close-near falls as the match heated up. However, the referee was knocked down at a crucial moment and Vega once again took the opportunity to deliver an undetected low blow. From there, Vega unleashed a series of kicks ending with a buzzsaw-style kick to the head...that secured him the victory in 18:00. The Ego Busters had as strong a night as they could have hoped, going 3-0, retaining the Gateway Heritage Championship, and replacing Sean Orleans with Christian Rose in their ranks. Meanwhile, the Season Two-champion Resurgence stable ended up in the cellar at 0-3. Final scoreboard: Ego Busters 3-0, Blacklist 2-1, Submission Squad 1-2, Resurgence 0-3.
I acknowledge that I have been behind schedule on these commentaries...I am working tomorrow night so I won't be able to attend any local indie shows. For those in the area, you can check out either World League Wrestling in Troy, MO or the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in Lemay, MO.
Of course, PWCS was only the beginning of my previous weekend, but that's another story for another time so tune in next time...Same Pat-Time, Same Pat-Channel.
That's my special comment for this, the twelfth wrestling show I've attended in the year 2017. Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.
-PB, Watching Wrestling Wrong Since 1991
P.S. We are all marks.
Show results
Thursday EVOLVE results from Orlando, FL:
-Drew Galloway d. Matt Riddle.
-Timothy Thatcher d. Chris Dickinson.
-Lio Rush won a triple threat match with Jaka and Jason Kincaid.
-The Gatekeepers(Blaster McMassive & Flex Rumblecrunch) d. Facade & Michael Richard Blaze.
-Ethan Page d. Austin Theory.
-Ricochet d. Keith Lee.
-Catch Point(Tracy Williams & Fred Yehi) d. Michael Elgin & Donovan Dijak to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. A.C.H. to retain the EVOLVE Title.
Thursday Game Changer Wrestling(Joey Janela's Spring Break) results from Orlando, FL:
-Sami Callihan d. Kyle The Beast.
-Andy Williams & Penelope Ford d. Braxton Sutter & Allie Dennis.
-Matt Tremont d. Eddie Kingston in a falls-count-anywhere match.
-Jimmy Lloyd won a Spring Break Clusterf@#$ Match. Other participants: Arik Cannon, Bryan Idol, Crazy Boy, Dink The Clown, Ethan Page, Facade, Glacier, The Invisible Man, Jervis Cottonbelly, John Silver, Travis Gordon, and Veda Scott.
-Lio Rush d. Keith Lee.
-Joey Janela d. Marty Jannetty.
-Matt Riddle d. Dan Severn.
Friday NWA:CSCW results from Lebanon, MO:
-Brandon Aarons d. J.A. Fair by DQ.
-Travis Black vs. Bam Grizlee ended in a no-contest when Karim Brigante attacked both men.
-Jacob Brawn d. Evan Morris by DQ.
-Leone Mephisto & J.A. Fair d. Brandon Aarons & Roy Lewis.
-Jay Howard d. Karim Brigante to win the NWA Missouri Title.
-Mitch Johnson d. Deven Spade in a ladder match to win the NWA Central States Title.
Friday Progress Wrestling results from Orlando, FL:
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Jimmy Havoc.
-James Drake d. Rockstar Spud.
-Jinny Couture d. Toni Storm.
-Travis Banks & T.K. Cooper d. Sami Callihan & Shane Strickland.
-Matt Riddle d. Trent Seven to retain the Atlas Title.
-Tyler Bate d. Mark Andrews to retain the WWE United Kingdom Title.
-Pete Dunne d. Mark Haskins to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Friday EVOLVE results from Orlando, FL:
-EVOLVE Champion Zack Sabre Jr. d. Michael Elgin in a non-title match.
-Drew Galloway d. Lio Rush.
-Keith Lee d. Donovan Dijak.
-A.C.H. d. Timothy Thatcher.
-Tag Team Champion Tracy Williams, Chris Dickinson, & Jaka d. Jason Kincaid, Sammy Guevara, & Austin Theory.
-Tag Team Champion Fred Yehi d. Matt Riddle.
-Darby Allin d. Ethan Page.
Friday Revolution Pro Wrestling results from Orlando, FL:
-Jay White d. Sami Callihan.
-Martin Stone d. Jeff Cobb.
-Lord Gideon Gray d. Horn Swoggle.
-Marty Scurll d. Ricochet to retain the ROH T.V. Title.
-Josh Bodom d. David Starr to retain the Interim British Cruiserweight Title.
-Will Ospreay d. Rey Fenix to retain the British Cruiserweight Title.
-Shane Strickland & Ryan Smile d. Michael Elgin & Brian Cage.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Penta El Cero Miedo to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Friday CHIKARA results from Fern Park, FL:
-Xyberhawx 2000(Sylverhawk & Razerhawk) d. The Closers(Rick Roland & Sloan Caprice).
-Oleg The Usurper d. Race Jaxon.
-Hallowicked & Frightmare d. Silver Ant & Missile Assault Man.
-Grand Champion Ultramantis Black d. Grado in a non-title match.
-Ophidian, Icarus, Fire Ant, Travis Huckabee, & Solo Darling d. Juan Francisco De Coronado, Merlok, Wani, Cajun Crawdad, & Hermit Crab.
-Cornelius Crummels & Sonny DeFarge d. Dustin Taylor & Chuck Taylor(tm) in a best-of-three-falls match to retain the Campeones De Parejas.
-Young Lions' Champion Space Monkey d. Jeremy Leary in a non-title match.
Saturday WWN results from Orlando, FL:
-Michael Elgin, A.C.H., & Mascarita Dorada d. Trevor Lee, Caleb Konley, & David Starr.
-Low-Ki d. Shane Strickland.
-Bobby Lashley d. Jeff Cobb to retain the TNA Heavyweight Title.
-Ricochet, Sami Callihan, A.R. Fox, Dezmond Xavier, & Jason Cade d. Will Ospreay, Drew Galloway, Marty Scurll, Lio Rush, & Ryan Smile.
-Joey Ryan won a battle royal to retain the DDT Ironman Title. Other participants: Marty Jannetty, Mr. Hughes, Gangrel, Abyss, Shannon Moore, Hurricane Helms, Horn Swoggle, Kevin Thorn, Shane Douglas, BIlly Gunn, 2 Cold Scorpio, Zayn Riley, Suicide, Jake Manning, George South, Matt Striker, Kikutaro, Colt Cabana, and Moose.
-The Sandman d. Joey Ryan to win the DDT Ironman Title.
-Brian Cage d. Johnny Mundo in a tables-ladders-and-chairs match.
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) d. Rey Fenix & Penta El Cero Miedo.
Saturday SHIMMER results from Orlando, FL:
-Cherry Bomb d. Alex Windsor.
-Britt Baker won a four-corner match with Nevaeh, Samantha Heights, and Veda Scott.
-Lufisto d. Leva Bates.
-Shayna Baszler d. Santana Garrett.
-Jessicka Havok d. Cat Power.
-Nicole Matthews d. Shotzi Blackheart.
-Vanessa Kraven & Tessa Blanchard d. Mia Yim & Kay Lee Ray to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-"Sexy Star" Dulce Garcia d. Kellyanne.
-Mercedes Martinez d. Candice LeRae to retain the SHIMMER Title.
Saturday Pro Wrestling Revolver(Pancakes & Piledrivers) results from Orlando, FL:
-Jeff Cobb d. David Starr.
-Matthew Palmer won a five-way match with Michael Elgin, A.C.H., Moose, and Dezmond Xavier.
-Eddie Kingston d. Leo Krugar.
-Angélico & Jack Evans d. Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist).
-Ricochet d. Shane Strickland.
-Jake Manning d. Su Yung.
-Rey Fenix & Penta El Cero Miedo d. Brian Cage & Sami Callihan.
-Jason Cade won an Open Invitational Scramble with A.R. Fox, Joey Janela, Penelope Ford, Arik Cannon, Caleb Konley, Trevor Lee, Serpentico, Lio Rush, Trey Miguel, and Davey Vega.
Saturday CHIKARA results from Fern Park, FL:
-Obariyon & The Sea Stars(Ashley Vox & Delmi Exo) d. Merlok, Cajun Crawdad, & Hermit Crab.
-Jeremy Leary d. Ophidian.
-Wani d. Space Monkey to win the Young Lions' Cup.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Mike Quackenbush.
-Missile Assault Man d. Kobald.
-Fire Ant & Silver Ant won a four-way dance with Hallowicked & Frightmare, Los Ice Creams(El Hijo Del Ice Cream & Ice Cream Jr.), and Travis Huckabee & Solo Darling.
-Juan Francisco De Coronado d. Ultramantis Black to win the Grand Championship.
Saturday WrestleCon results from Orlando, FL:
-Thunder Rosa d. Indi Hartwell.
-"Diamante" Angel Rose won a triple threat match with Samantha Heights and Renee Michelle.
-Kellyanne d. Hudson Envy.
-The Lucha Sisters(Mia Yim & Leva Bates) won a four-corner match with The Killer Death Machines(Jessicka Havok & Nevaeh), The Sexy Young Caramels(Devyn Nicole & Savannah Evans)(w/ Aerial Monroe), and The Fella Twins(Eddie McQueen & Jamie Senegal).
-Kennadi Brink d. Jazz.
-Cherry Bomb & Alexxis Nevaeh(aka Allie Dennis & Alisha Edwards) d. Tessa Blanchard & Kiera Hogan.
-Shayna Baszler d. Joey Ryan to win the DDT Ironman Title.
-Santana Garrett d. Gabi Castrovinci d. Taeler Hendrix & Chelsea Green.
-Su Yung d. Taya Valkyrie.
Saturday WWN results from Orlando, FL:
-Keith Lee won a four-corner match with Austin Theory, Jason Kincaid, and Blaster McMassive.
-Lufisto d. Toni Storm to retain the SHINE Title.
-Ethan Page d. Jimmy Havoc.
-The South Pacific Power Trip(Travis Banks & T.K. Cooper) d. The Doom Patrol(Chris Dickinson & Jaka).
-Pete Dunne d. A.C.H. to retain the Progress Heavyweight Title.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Mark Haskins to retain the EVOLVE Title.
-Matt Riddle won a six-way dance with Tracy Williams, Fred Yehi, Jon Davis, Timothy Thatcher, and Parrow to become the first WWN Heavyweight Champion.
Saturday NWL results from Kansas City, MO:
-Leonel Howlett(w/ Marco) d. Two Security Guards(Shane & Bradley); Marco distracted the ref as Leonel knocked out both security guards with a metal pipe, leading to Leonel getting the pin on Shane (3:08).
-Thor Theriot d. Ken Dharma after the Ragnarok(fireman's-carry double-knee gutbuster) (9:00).
-The Swoll Patrol(Max Edwards & Flex Zerba) d. The End(Luke Holliday & Kyle Mars); Zerba threw protein powder in Holliday's eyes and got the pin on Holliday after he and Edwards hit an assisted Air Raid Crash (9:05).
-"The Monarch" Jeremy Wyatt(w/ Michael Strider) d. "The Violence Artist" Kyle O'Reilly by rolling him up to counter a cross-armbreaker(Wyatt was tapping out as the three-count happened but the referee didn't see it) (20:22). Thor Theriot laid out Strider with a kick after the match, then pursued Wyatt until he was caught by O'Reilly. Kyle threw Wyatt into Theriot's Ragnarok, then shook hands with Theriot before departing.
-"Lockdown" Ray Briggs(w/ Roscoe Leech) d. "The Brand" Chad Barstow; Leech feigned an ankle injury on the floor, distracting Barstow long enough for Briggs to deliver the Pick Six(leapfrog Fameasser) and score his first NWL win (3:46).
-The Royal Blood(Jax & Jet Royal) d. "The Connoisseur" Niles Plonk & Belvedere; Jax hit a 450 Splash on Belvedere and Jet got the pin after the shooting star press (8:58).
-Kansas City Title Tournament Final: "The Mile-High Magnum" Dak(ota) Draper d. "The Man Without Fear" Blaine Meeks; Marco & Leonel Howlett interfered in the match, but were fought off by The Royal Blood(Jet & Jax Royal. Draper delivered a gutwrench powerbomb and then lifted Meeks back up for the Mile-High Doctor Bomb(second one of the match) for the win, becoming the first champion (24:59 aired).
Saturday MMWA results from St. Louis, MO(credit to Drew Abbenhaus):
-Leone Mephisto d. Johnny Blade by DQ.
-Deacon Cash d. Varik Morgan to retain the Cruiserweight Title.
-"The" Ace Hawkins fought Da'Marius Jones to a no-contest to retain the MWR Missouri Title.
-Moondog Rover fought Barackus to a double DQ.
-Varik Morgan won a battle royal.
-Johnny Park d. J.D. Wilks.
-Brandon Espinosa d. The Big Texan.
-A.J. Williams(w/ Da'Marius Jones) d. "Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson.
Saturday WLW results from Troy, MO:
-Air Raid d. Roy Lewis by DQ.
-"Miss Natural" Heather Patera d. Miss Monica Passeri.
-Superstar Steve Fender d. Rex Fults.
-"Kickin'" Kyle Roberts fought Brandon Espinosa to a time-limit draw.
-"The Legacy" Leland Race & Jr. Heavyweight Champion Jon Webb d. Heavyweight Champion "The Roman Dynasty" Karim Brigante & Jayden Fenix(w/ Miss Monica Passeri).
Saturday ROH results from Lakeland, FL:
-Marcela d. La Amapola.
-Mandy Leon & Jenny Rose d. Sumie Sakai & Faye Jackson.
-Kelly Klein d. Deonna Purrazzo.
-Marty Scurll d. Adam Cole to retain the T.V. Title.
-Silas Young & "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester d. Matt Taven & Vinny Marseglia.
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) & Bully Ray d. The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) & "Hangman" Adam Page to retain the Six-Man Tag Team Titles.
-Jay Lethal d. Cody Rhodes in a bullrope match.
-The Motor City Machineguns(Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) won a triple threat match with Rhett Titus & Shane Taylor and Cheeseburger & Will Ferrara.
-"The Punishment" Damian Martinez d. Frankie Kazarian.
-Bobby Fish d. Silas Young by DQ.
-Will Ospreay & Volador Jr. d. Dragon Lee & Jay White.
-Christopher Daniels d. Dalton Castle to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) d. The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) in a ladder match to win the Tag Team Titles.
Saturday Beyond Wrestling results from Orlando, FL:
-Keith Lee d. Jeff Cobb.
-Lufisto d. Deonna Purrazzo.
-The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik), Chris Dickinson, & Jaka d. Chuck Taylor, Orange Cassidy, & Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr).
-David Starr d. Sami Callihan.
-Joey Janela & Penelope Ford d. Joey Ryan & Candice LeRae.
-John Silver d. A.R. Fox.
-Da Hit Squad(Dan Maff & Monsta Mack) d. Michael Elgin & Brian Cage.
-Matt Riddle d. Donovan Dijak.
-Drew Galloway d. Matt Riddle.
-Timothy Thatcher d. Chris Dickinson.
-Lio Rush won a triple threat match with Jaka and Jason Kincaid.
-The Gatekeepers(Blaster McMassive & Flex Rumblecrunch) d. Facade & Michael Richard Blaze.
-Ethan Page d. Austin Theory.
-Ricochet d. Keith Lee.
-Catch Point(Tracy Williams & Fred Yehi) d. Michael Elgin & Donovan Dijak to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. A.C.H. to retain the EVOLVE Title.
Thursday Game Changer Wrestling(Joey Janela's Spring Break) results from Orlando, FL:
-Sami Callihan d. Kyle The Beast.
-Andy Williams & Penelope Ford d. Braxton Sutter & Allie Dennis.
-Matt Tremont d. Eddie Kingston in a falls-count-anywhere match.
-Jimmy Lloyd won a Spring Break Clusterf@#$ Match. Other participants: Arik Cannon, Bryan Idol, Crazy Boy, Dink The Clown, Ethan Page, Facade, Glacier, The Invisible Man, Jervis Cottonbelly, John Silver, Travis Gordon, and Veda Scott.
-Lio Rush d. Keith Lee.
-Joey Janela d. Marty Jannetty.
-Matt Riddle d. Dan Severn.
Friday NWA:CSCW results from Lebanon, MO:
-Brandon Aarons d. J.A. Fair by DQ.
-Travis Black vs. Bam Grizlee ended in a no-contest when Karim Brigante attacked both men.
-Jacob Brawn d. Evan Morris by DQ.
-Leone Mephisto & J.A. Fair d. Brandon Aarons & Roy Lewis.
-Jay Howard d. Karim Brigante to win the NWA Missouri Title.
-Mitch Johnson d. Deven Spade in a ladder match to win the NWA Central States Title.
Friday Progress Wrestling results from Orlando, FL:
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Jimmy Havoc.
-James Drake d. Rockstar Spud.
-Jinny Couture d. Toni Storm.
-Travis Banks & T.K. Cooper d. Sami Callihan & Shane Strickland.
-Matt Riddle d. Trent Seven to retain the Atlas Title.
-Tyler Bate d. Mark Andrews to retain the WWE United Kingdom Title.
-Pete Dunne d. Mark Haskins to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Friday EVOLVE results from Orlando, FL:
-EVOLVE Champion Zack Sabre Jr. d. Michael Elgin in a non-title match.
-Drew Galloway d. Lio Rush.
-Keith Lee d. Donovan Dijak.
-A.C.H. d. Timothy Thatcher.
-Tag Team Champion Tracy Williams, Chris Dickinson, & Jaka d. Jason Kincaid, Sammy Guevara, & Austin Theory.
-Tag Team Champion Fred Yehi d. Matt Riddle.
-Darby Allin d. Ethan Page.
Friday Revolution Pro Wrestling results from Orlando, FL:
-Jay White d. Sami Callihan.
-Martin Stone d. Jeff Cobb.
-Lord Gideon Gray d. Horn Swoggle.
-Marty Scurll d. Ricochet to retain the ROH T.V. Title.
-Josh Bodom d. David Starr to retain the Interim British Cruiserweight Title.
-Will Ospreay d. Rey Fenix to retain the British Cruiserweight Title.
-Shane Strickland & Ryan Smile d. Michael Elgin & Brian Cage.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Penta El Cero Miedo to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Friday CHIKARA results from Fern Park, FL:
-Xyberhawx 2000(Sylverhawk & Razerhawk) d. The Closers(Rick Roland & Sloan Caprice).
-Oleg The Usurper d. Race Jaxon.
-Hallowicked & Frightmare d. Silver Ant & Missile Assault Man.
-Grand Champion Ultramantis Black d. Grado in a non-title match.
-Ophidian, Icarus, Fire Ant, Travis Huckabee, & Solo Darling d. Juan Francisco De Coronado, Merlok, Wani, Cajun Crawdad, & Hermit Crab.
-Cornelius Crummels & Sonny DeFarge d. Dustin Taylor & Chuck Taylor(tm) in a best-of-three-falls match to retain the Campeones De Parejas.
-Young Lions' Champion Space Monkey d. Jeremy Leary in a non-title match.
Saturday WWN results from Orlando, FL:
-Michael Elgin, A.C.H., & Mascarita Dorada d. Trevor Lee, Caleb Konley, & David Starr.
-Low-Ki d. Shane Strickland.
-Bobby Lashley d. Jeff Cobb to retain the TNA Heavyweight Title.
-Ricochet, Sami Callihan, A.R. Fox, Dezmond Xavier, & Jason Cade d. Will Ospreay, Drew Galloway, Marty Scurll, Lio Rush, & Ryan Smile.
-Joey Ryan won a battle royal to retain the DDT Ironman Title. Other participants: Marty Jannetty, Mr. Hughes, Gangrel, Abyss, Shannon Moore, Hurricane Helms, Horn Swoggle, Kevin Thorn, Shane Douglas, BIlly Gunn, 2 Cold Scorpio, Zayn Riley, Suicide, Jake Manning, George South, Matt Striker, Kikutaro, Colt Cabana, and Moose.
-The Sandman d. Joey Ryan to win the DDT Ironman Title.
-Brian Cage d. Johnny Mundo in a tables-ladders-and-chairs match.
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) d. Rey Fenix & Penta El Cero Miedo.
Saturday SHIMMER results from Orlando, FL:
-Cherry Bomb d. Alex Windsor.
-Britt Baker won a four-corner match with Nevaeh, Samantha Heights, and Veda Scott.
-Lufisto d. Leva Bates.
-Shayna Baszler d. Santana Garrett.
-Jessicka Havok d. Cat Power.
-Nicole Matthews d. Shotzi Blackheart.
-Vanessa Kraven & Tessa Blanchard d. Mia Yim & Kay Lee Ray to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-"Sexy Star" Dulce Garcia d. Kellyanne.
-Mercedes Martinez d. Candice LeRae to retain the SHIMMER Title.
Saturday Pro Wrestling Revolver(Pancakes & Piledrivers) results from Orlando, FL:
-Jeff Cobb d. David Starr.
-Matthew Palmer won a five-way match with Michael Elgin, A.C.H., Moose, and Dezmond Xavier.
-Eddie Kingston d. Leo Krugar.
-Angélico & Jack Evans d. Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist).
-Ricochet d. Shane Strickland.
-Jake Manning d. Su Yung.
-Rey Fenix & Penta El Cero Miedo d. Brian Cage & Sami Callihan.
-Jason Cade won an Open Invitational Scramble with A.R. Fox, Joey Janela, Penelope Ford, Arik Cannon, Caleb Konley, Trevor Lee, Serpentico, Lio Rush, Trey Miguel, and Davey Vega.
Saturday CHIKARA results from Fern Park, FL:
-Obariyon & The Sea Stars(Ashley Vox & Delmi Exo) d. Merlok, Cajun Crawdad, & Hermit Crab.
-Jeremy Leary d. Ophidian.
-Wani d. Space Monkey to win the Young Lions' Cup.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Mike Quackenbush.
-Missile Assault Man d. Kobald.
-Fire Ant & Silver Ant won a four-way dance with Hallowicked & Frightmare, Los Ice Creams(El Hijo Del Ice Cream & Ice Cream Jr.), and Travis Huckabee & Solo Darling.
-Juan Francisco De Coronado d. Ultramantis Black to win the Grand Championship.
Saturday WrestleCon results from Orlando, FL:
-Thunder Rosa d. Indi Hartwell.
-"Diamante" Angel Rose won a triple threat match with Samantha Heights and Renee Michelle.
-Kellyanne d. Hudson Envy.
-The Lucha Sisters(Mia Yim & Leva Bates) won a four-corner match with The Killer Death Machines(Jessicka Havok & Nevaeh), The Sexy Young Caramels(Devyn Nicole & Savannah Evans)(w/ Aerial Monroe), and The Fella Twins(Eddie McQueen & Jamie Senegal).
-Kennadi Brink d. Jazz.
-Cherry Bomb & Alexxis Nevaeh(aka Allie Dennis & Alisha Edwards) d. Tessa Blanchard & Kiera Hogan.
-Shayna Baszler d. Joey Ryan to win the DDT Ironman Title.
-Santana Garrett d. Gabi Castrovinci d. Taeler Hendrix & Chelsea Green.
-Su Yung d. Taya Valkyrie.
Saturday WWN results from Orlando, FL:
-Keith Lee won a four-corner match with Austin Theory, Jason Kincaid, and Blaster McMassive.
-Lufisto d. Toni Storm to retain the SHINE Title.
-Ethan Page d. Jimmy Havoc.
-The South Pacific Power Trip(Travis Banks & T.K. Cooper) d. The Doom Patrol(Chris Dickinson & Jaka).
-Pete Dunne d. A.C.H. to retain the Progress Heavyweight Title.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Mark Haskins to retain the EVOLVE Title.
-Matt Riddle won a six-way dance with Tracy Williams, Fred Yehi, Jon Davis, Timothy Thatcher, and Parrow to become the first WWN Heavyweight Champion.
Saturday NWL results from Kansas City, MO:
-Leonel Howlett(w/ Marco) d. Two Security Guards(Shane & Bradley); Marco distracted the ref as Leonel knocked out both security guards with a metal pipe, leading to Leonel getting the pin on Shane (3:08).
-Thor Theriot d. Ken Dharma after the Ragnarok(fireman's-carry double-knee gutbuster) (9:00).
-The Swoll Patrol(Max Edwards & Flex Zerba) d. The End(Luke Holliday & Kyle Mars); Zerba threw protein powder in Holliday's eyes and got the pin on Holliday after he and Edwards hit an assisted Air Raid Crash (9:05).
-"The Monarch" Jeremy Wyatt(w/ Michael Strider) d. "The Violence Artist" Kyle O'Reilly by rolling him up to counter a cross-armbreaker(Wyatt was tapping out as the three-count happened but the referee didn't see it) (20:22). Thor Theriot laid out Strider with a kick after the match, then pursued Wyatt until he was caught by O'Reilly. Kyle threw Wyatt into Theriot's Ragnarok, then shook hands with Theriot before departing.
-"Lockdown" Ray Briggs(w/ Roscoe Leech) d. "The Brand" Chad Barstow; Leech feigned an ankle injury on the floor, distracting Barstow long enough for Briggs to deliver the Pick Six(leapfrog Fameasser) and score his first NWL win (3:46).
-The Royal Blood(Jax & Jet Royal) d. "The Connoisseur" Niles Plonk & Belvedere; Jax hit a 450 Splash on Belvedere and Jet got the pin after the shooting star press (8:58).
-Kansas City Title Tournament Final: "The Mile-High Magnum" Dak(ota) Draper d. "The Man Without Fear" Blaine Meeks; Marco & Leonel Howlett interfered in the match, but were fought off by The Royal Blood(Jet & Jax Royal. Draper delivered a gutwrench powerbomb and then lifted Meeks back up for the Mile-High Doctor Bomb(second one of the match) for the win, becoming the first champion (24:59 aired).
Saturday MMWA results from St. Louis, MO(credit to Drew Abbenhaus):
-Leone Mephisto d. Johnny Blade by DQ.
-Deacon Cash d. Varik Morgan to retain the Cruiserweight Title.
-"The" Ace Hawkins fought Da'Marius Jones to a no-contest to retain the MWR Missouri Title.
-Moondog Rover fought Barackus to a double DQ.
-Varik Morgan won a battle royal.
-Johnny Park d. J.D. Wilks.
-Brandon Espinosa d. The Big Texan.
-A.J. Williams(w/ Da'Marius Jones) d. "Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson.
Saturday WLW results from Troy, MO:
-Air Raid d. Roy Lewis by DQ.
-"Miss Natural" Heather Patera d. Miss Monica Passeri.
-Superstar Steve Fender d. Rex Fults.
-"Kickin'" Kyle Roberts fought Brandon Espinosa to a time-limit draw.
-"The Legacy" Leland Race & Jr. Heavyweight Champion Jon Webb d. Heavyweight Champion "The Roman Dynasty" Karim Brigante & Jayden Fenix(w/ Miss Monica Passeri).
Saturday ROH results from Lakeland, FL:
-Marcela d. La Amapola.
-Mandy Leon & Jenny Rose d. Sumie Sakai & Faye Jackson.
-Kelly Klein d. Deonna Purrazzo.
-Marty Scurll d. Adam Cole to retain the T.V. Title.
-Silas Young & "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester d. Matt Taven & Vinny Marseglia.
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) & Bully Ray d. The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) & "Hangman" Adam Page to retain the Six-Man Tag Team Titles.
-Jay Lethal d. Cody Rhodes in a bullrope match.
-The Motor City Machineguns(Chris Sabin & Alex Shelley) won a triple threat match with Rhett Titus & Shane Taylor and Cheeseburger & Will Ferrara.
-"The Punishment" Damian Martinez d. Frankie Kazarian.
-Bobby Fish d. Silas Young by DQ.
-Will Ospreay & Volador Jr. d. Dragon Lee & Jay White.
-Christopher Daniels d. Dalton Castle to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) d. The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) in a ladder match to win the Tag Team Titles.
Saturday Beyond Wrestling results from Orlando, FL:
-Keith Lee d. Jeff Cobb.
-Lufisto d. Deonna Purrazzo.
-The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik), Chris Dickinson, & Jaka d. Chuck Taylor, Orange Cassidy, & Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr).
-David Starr d. Sami Callihan.
-Joey Janela & Penelope Ford d. Joey Ryan & Candice LeRae.
-John Silver d. A.R. Fox.
-Da Hit Squad(Dan Maff & Monsta Mack) d. Michael Elgin & Brian Cage.
-Matt Riddle d. Donovan Dijak.
Thursday, March 30, 2017
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash, Josh Mathews, & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
-"The Skywalker" Andrew Everett d. D.J. Shiima Xion by countering the ZDT(forward-roll into a jumping DDT) with a small package for the pin (4:28).
-Moose d. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes(w/ Brandi Rhodes) via judges' decision to retain the Grand Title when the match went three rounds without a decisive finish (9:00 total).
-Kevin Matthews(w/ Sienna Kay) d. Braxton Sutter(w/ Allie Dennis) after the Ego Driver(powerbomb-into-backcracker) (3:30).
-The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik)(w/ Konnan, Homicide, & Diamante Zuniga) won a four-way dance with The Decay(Abyss & Crazzy Steve)(w/ Women's Champion Rosemary Rush), Reno Scum(Adam Thornstowe & Luster The Legend), and Garza Jr. & Laredo Kid to win the vacant Tag Team Titles; Ortiz pinned Laredo Kid after he and Santana hit a sitout powerbomb/Buff Blockbuster combo (7:32 aired).
-"The Skywalker" Andrew Everett d. D.J. Shiima Xion by countering the ZDT(forward-roll into a jumping DDT) with a small package for the pin (4:28).
-Moose d. "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes(w/ Brandi Rhodes) via judges' decision to retain the Grand Title when the match went three rounds without a decisive finish (9:00 total).
-Kevin Matthews(w/ Sienna Kay) d. Braxton Sutter(w/ Allie Dennis) after the Ego Driver(powerbomb-into-backcracker) (3:30).
-The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik)(w/ Konnan, Homicide, & Diamante Zuniga) won a four-way dance with The Decay(Abyss & Crazzy Steve)(w/ Women's Champion Rosemary Rush), Reno Scum(Adam Thornstowe & Luster The Legend), and Garza Jr. & Laredo Kid to win the vacant Tag Team Titles; Ortiz pinned Laredo Kid after he and Santana hit a sitout powerbomb/Buff Blockbuster combo (7:32 aired).
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
WWE NXT
-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Nigel McGuinness, & "Showtime" Percy Watson.
-Dash Wilder(w/ Scott Dawson) won a triple threat match with NXT Tag Team Champion Akam Dhinsa(w/ Rezar Selmani & Paul Ellering) and Johnny Gargano(w/ Tommaso Ciampa); Akam powerbombed Gargano, but Dawson grabbed Akam's foot to distract him while Wilder stole the pinfall on Gargano (6:17 aired).
-Debuting at Takeover: Aleister Black.
-Heavy Machinery(Otis Dozovic & Tucker Knight) d. Jonathan Ortagun & Mike Marshall; Knight pinned Ortagun after Otis slammed Knight onto Ortagun (3:39).
-Backstage: General Manager S. William Regal presided over the contract signing for the match between NXT Women's Champion Asuka Urai and Ember Moon. Ember said that she always knew their paths would cross...Asuka continued to doubt that Ember was ready, but Ember said she had been ready for a long time.
-Added to Takeover: Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong, "No Way" Jose Valenzuela, & Ruby Riot vs. Sanity(Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dane, & Nikki Cross).
-Kassius Ohno d. "The Drifter" Elias Samson with the roaring elbow in a loser-leaves-NXT match (9:14 aired). After the match, referees and security escorted Samson away from the ring and Ohno added insult to injury by smashing his guitar.
-Dash Wilder(w/ Scott Dawson) won a triple threat match with NXT Tag Team Champion Akam Dhinsa(w/ Rezar Selmani & Paul Ellering) and Johnny Gargano(w/ Tommaso Ciampa); Akam powerbombed Gargano, but Dawson grabbed Akam's foot to distract him while Wilder stole the pinfall on Gargano (6:17 aired).
-Debuting at Takeover: Aleister Black.
-Heavy Machinery(Otis Dozovic & Tucker Knight) d. Jonathan Ortagun & Mike Marshall; Knight pinned Ortagun after Otis slammed Knight onto Ortagun (3:39).
-Backstage: General Manager S. William Regal presided over the contract signing for the match between NXT Women's Champion Asuka Urai and Ember Moon. Ember said that she always knew their paths would cross...Asuka continued to doubt that Ember was ready, but Ember said she had been ready for a long time.
-Added to Takeover: Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong, "No Way" Jose Valenzuela, & Ruby Riot vs. Sanity(Eric Young, Alexander Wolfe, Killian Dane, & Nikki Cross).
-Kassius Ohno d. "The Drifter" Elias Samson with the roaring elbow in a loser-leaves-NXT match (9:14 aired). After the match, referees and security escorted Samson away from the ring and Ohno added insult to injury by smashing his guitar.
Smackdown, 205, This Week In Wrestling
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Tom Phillips, David Otunga, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Becky Lynch vs. Carmella Van Damme(w/ James Ellsworth) ended in a no-contest when Smackdown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss and Mickie James(who were doing commentary) got involved (2:12).
-Smackdown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss & Carmella Van Damme d. Becky Lynch & Mickie James when Ellsworth tripped Becky and Carmella got the pin with an Oklahoma roll (5:39 aired); Natalya Neidhart did commentary. Everyone fought after the match, including the returning Naomi Night.
-American Alpha(Jason Jordan & Chad Gable), Rhyno, Heath Slater, & Mojo Rawley d. Smackdown Tag Team Champions Jimmy & Jey Uso, Dolph Ziggler, & Breezango(Tyler Breeze & Johnny Fandango) when Rawley pinned Breeze after a running forearm in the corner (7:30 aired).
-WWE Champion Bray Wyatt d. Luke Harper(non-title) with the Sister Abigail (5:02 aired).
WWE 205 Live
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Corey Graves.
-"The Outlandish" Rich Swann d. Ariya Daivari with the Phoenix Splash (7:26).
-Mustafa Ali d. Brandon Scott after the imploding 450 Splash (3:26).
-"The" Brian Kendrick d. Akira Tozawa via rollup after Tozawa ran into an exposed turnbucle (9:46).
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
-Angelina Love d. Brandi Rhodes via double-leg pin with feet on the ropes (6:14 aired).
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
NXT this week has:
-Akam Dhinsa vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Dash Wilder
-Kassius Ohno vs. Elias Samson - Loser-Leaves-NXT Match
-In action: Heavy Machinery(Otis Dozovic & Tucker Knight)
Main Event this week has:
-Gran Metalik, Mustafa Ali, & Lince Dorado vs. Tony Nese, Drew Gulak, & Ariya Daivari
-Dana Brooke vs. Alicia Fox
NXT Takeover on Saturday 4/1 has:
-Bobby Roode vs. Shinsuke Nakamura - NXT Title
-The Authors Of Pain(Akam Dhinsa & Rezar Selmani) vs. Do It Yourself(Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) vs. The Revival(Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder) - NXT Tag Team Titles
-Asuka Urai vs. Ember Moon - NXT Women's Title
-Aleister Black vs. Andrade Almas
WrestleMania XXXIII is on Sunday 4/2:
-Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton - WWE Title
-Bill Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar - Universal Title
-Dean Ambrose vs. Baron Corbin - Intercontinental Title
-Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens - U.S. Title
-The Bullet Club(Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows) vs. Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Enzo Amore & "Big Cass" Colin Cassady - Raw Tag Team Titles - Ladder Match
-Bayley Rose vs. Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax - Raw Women's Title
-Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James vs. Natalya Neidhart vs. Carmella Van Damme vs. Naomi Night vs. ? - Smackdown Women's Title
-Adrian Neville vs. Austin Aries - Cruiserweight Title
-The Undertaker vs. Roman Reigns
-Seth Rollins vs. Triple H
-Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal
-John Cena & Nikki Bella vs. Mike Mizanin & Maryse Ouellet-Mizanin
-Shane McMahon vs. A.J. Styles
WWE has an NXT house show on Friday 4/28 in St. Charles, MO.
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact this Thursday has:
-Moose vs. Cody Rhodes - Grand Title
-Reno Scum(Adam Thornstowe & Luster The Legend) vs. Garza Jr. & Laredo Kid vs. The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik) vs. The Decay(Abyss & Crazzy Steve) - For The Vacant Tag Team Titles
-D.J. Shiima Xion vs. Andrew Everett
-Braxton Sutter vs. Kevin Matthews
-Caleb Konley vs. Eli Drake
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Marty Scurll vs. Kenny King - T.V. Title
-Raymond Rowe vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Lakeland, FL:
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) - Tag Team Titles - Ladder Match
-Christopher Daniels vs. Dalton Castle - Heavyweight Title
-Marty Scurll vs. Adam Cole - T.V. Title
-Jay Lethal vs. Cody Rhodes - Bullrope Match
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) & Bully Ray vs. The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) & "Hangman" Adam Page
-Jay White & Dragon Lee vs. Will Ospreay & Volador Jr.
-Marcela vs. La Amapola
-Deonna Purrazzo vs. Kelly Klein
-Mandy Leon & Jenny Rose vs. Sumie Sakai & Faye Jackson
ROH has a show on Saturday 4/8 in Baltimore, MD.
ROH returns to the St. Louis area on Sunday 6/4 in Collinsville, IL.
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
NJPW On AXS this Friday has:
-Tetsuya Naito vs. Kenny Omega
Sakura Genesis is on Sunday 4/9:
-Kazuchika Okada vs. Katsuyori Shibata - IWGP Heavyweight Title
-Hiromu Takahashi vs. Yujiro Kushida - Jr. Heavyweight Title
-Hirooki Goto vs. Zack Sabre Jr. - NEVER Openweight Title
-Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima vs. War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) - IWGP Tag Team Titles
-Hiroshi Tanahashi, Ricochet, Juice Robinson, & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Tetsuya Naito, Takaaki "Evil" Watanabe, Seiya Sanada, & Bushi
-Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano vs. Kenny Omega & Bad Luck Fale
-Taichi & Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. Gedo & Jado - Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles
-Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta) & Yoshi-Hashi vs. Minoru Suzuki, TAKA Michinoku, & El Desperado
-Yuji Nagata, Togi Makabe, Tiger Mask W, & Tiger Mask IV vs. The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa), Yujiro Takahashi, & Chase Owens
-Jushin Liger, David Finlay, & Manabu Nakanishi vs. Katsuya Kitamura, Tomoyuki Oka, & Hirai Kawato
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.luchaunderground.com)
Next new episode on Wednesday 5/31 has:
-Johnny Mundo vs. Willie Mack - Heavyweight Title "All Night Long" Match
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NATIONAL WRASSLIN' LEAGUE(www.nwleague.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Kansas City, MO:
-Blaine Meeks vs. Dak Draper - Kansas City Title Tournament Final
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Jeremy Wyatt
NWL has a show on Sunday 4/9 in St. Louis, MO:
-? vs. Todd Letterman - St. Louis Title Tournament Final
-Maverick vs. Cornell Douglass - St. Louis Title Tournament Semifinal
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted as it becomes available.
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 4/15 in East Carondelet, IL featuring the Classic Title tournament:
-Ken Kasa vs. Chris Hargas - Tournament Semifinal
-Bubba Troll vs. Cowboy Marc Houston
SICW has a show on Saturday 4/29 in Millstadt, IL.
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Lemay, MO.
MMWA has a show on Saturday 4/8 in St. Louis, MO:
-Brandon Espinosa vs. J-Mal Swagg - Heavyweight Title Series
-Ace Hawkins vs. Moondog Rover - Heavyweight Title Series
-Barackus vs. Da'Marius Jones - Heavyweight Title Series
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in Alton, IL:
-Appearing: Arik Cannon, Darin Corbin
GLORY PRO WRESTLING(www.gloryprowrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 5/7 in Alton, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Penta El Cero Miedo
-Jason Kincaid vs. Myron Reed - Crown Of Glory Title
-Sami Callihan vs. Curt Stallion
-Jason Cade vs. Danny Adams
-David Starr vs. Everett Connors
-The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) vs. The Boys From Jolleyville(T-Money & Nasty Russ)
-Louis Lyndon vs. Johnathan Wolf vs. Tyler Matrix vs. Brandon Espinosa vs. Hakim Zane vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Gary Jay vs. Ethan Page vs. Space Monkey vs. Jake Something
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 7/9 in Belleville, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Cody Rhodes
-Appearing: A.R. Fox, Austin Theory, Space Monkey
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 8/20 in Alton, IL:
-Appearing: Jeff Cobb, Scarlet & Graves(Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz)
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Next show is Saturday 4/15 in Warsaw, MO:
-Jay Howard vs. Karim Brigante - Heavyweight Title - No-Countout-No-DQ-No-Time-Limit Match
-Ace Hawkins vs. Elvis Aliaga vs. Jack Gamble vs. Jon Webb - Mayhem Title
-Next Gen Tournament: Barackus, Varik Morgan, Everett Connors, Paco Gonzalez
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Troy, MO:
-Leland Race & Jon Webb vs. Karim Brigante & Jayden Fenix
-"Miss Natural" Heather Patera vs. Miss Monica Passeri
-Rex Fults vs. Superstar Steve Fender
-Kyle Roberts vs. Brandon Espinosa
GATEWAY ELITE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/TheGatewayElite)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted as it becomes available.
STRIDE PRO WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/Cmaprowrestling/)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Marion, IL:
-The Midwest Mafia(Jake Capone & Red Daniels) vs. Maximum Overdrive(Ax Allwardt & Scott Phoenix) vs. Team XXX(Joey O'Riley & Jay Spade) vs. Billy Hills & Sarah Summers - Tag Team Titles
WRESTLING OVER EVERYTHING(woe-wrestling.webnode.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/20 in Centreville, IL.
PRO WRESTLING RESURGENCE(www.facebook.com/ProWrestlingResurgence)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Swansea, IL:
-Heavyweight Title Tournament Final
-Jason Roberts vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title Tournament Semifinal
-Paco Gonzalez vs. Everett Connors - Heavyweight Title Tournament Semifinal
-Joey Ryan vs. Curt Stallion
PWR has a show on Friday 5/12 in Sauget, IL(Pop's):
-A.C.H. vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Appearing: Joey Ryan
CENTRAL STATES CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(nwaccw.x10.bz)
Next show is Friday 3/31 in Lebanon, MO:
-Deven Spade vs. Mitch Johnson - NWA Central States Title Ladder Match
-Karim Brigante vs. Jay Howard - NWA Missouri Title
-Paloma Starr vs. Miss Monica Passeri
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Jerseyville, IL:
-Gauge Evans vs. Victor Cortez - Heavyweight Title
-Curtis Payne vs. Xavier Frost - Last-Man-Standing Match
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Fair Grove, MO:
-"The Iceman" Howard Moritz vs. Superstar Steve Fender - Heavyweight Title
CCW(www.capewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 4/21 in Cape Girardeau, MO featuring the Luna Vachon Memorial Tournament:
-Tournament Participants: Leva Bates, Mickie Knuckles, Nikki Lane, Ruby Raze, Sarah Summers, Miss Monica Passeri, Li'l Bit, Amazing Maria
CCW has a show on Saturday 4/22 in Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Brandon Barbwire vs. Austin Lane vs. Hollis Giroux vs. Colt Cabana - Heavyweight Title
-Joey Ryan vs. Davey Vega
-Appearing: Jeff Cobb
RINGSIDE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(rcwprowrestling.blogspot.com)
RCW has a show on Saturday 5/6 in Lebanon, MO:
-Appearing: Ricky Steamboat
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 4/7 in Des Moines, IA:
-Marek Brave vs. Hype Gotti - Heavyweight Title
-The Mexi-Tai Warriors(Supafli & Sentai) vs. The Bayside Bruisers(Jaysin Strife & J.C. Slater) - Tag Team Titles
-Xander Killer vs. Mark Sterling
-The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West) vs. Cuco Santiago & Hefe Barbosa
-"Chainsaw" Stephen M. King vs. Rory Fox
-Duke Cornell vs. Bennett James
-Curt Gannon vs. Brian Blade
-"Iceman" Howard Moritz vs. Ricky Kwong - Dance-Off
-Battle Royal
WARRIOR'S CODE WRESTLING(https://www.facebook.com/warriorscodewrestling1)
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 Thursday 3/30 in Casselberry, FL:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. A.C.H. - EVOLVE Title
-Catch Point(Tracy Williams & Fred Yehi) vs. Michael Elgin & Donovan Dijak - Tag Team Titles
-Ricochet vs. Keith Lee
-Matt Riddle vs. Drew Galloway
-Timothy Thatcher vs. Chris Dickinson
-Ethan Page vs. Austin Theory
-Jason Kincaid vs. Jaka
EVOLVE has a show on Friday 3/31 in Casselberry, FL:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Michael Elgin
-Keith Lee vs. Donovan Dijak
-Matt Riddle vs. Fred Yehi
-Tracy Williams, Chris Dickinson, & Jaka vs. Jason Kincaid, Sammy Guevara, & Austin Theory
-Lio Rush vs. Drew Galloway
-A.C.H. vs. Timothy Thatcher
EVOLVE has a show on Saturday 4/1 in Orlando, FL:
-Drew Galloway vs. Tracy Williams vs. Fred Yehi vs. Matt Riddle vs. Parrow vs. Jon Davis - For The World Wrestling Network Title
-Lufisto vs. Su Yung - SHINE Title
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Mark Haskins
-A.C.H. vs. Pete Dunne
-Ethan Page vs. Jimmy Havoc
-Travis Banks & T.K. Cooper vs. Chris Dickinson & Jaka
-Jason Kincaid vs. Keith Lee
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 4/21 in Reseda, CA:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Dick Togo
-Chuck Taylor vs. Marty Scurll - Street Fight
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson)
-Michael Elgin vs. Mark Haskins
-Matt Riddle vs. Adam Cole
-Jeff Cobb vs. Keith Lee
-Rey Fenix vs. Lio Rush
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Friday 3/31 in Fern Park, FL:
-Cornelius Crummels & Sonny DeFarge vs. Chuck Taylor(tm) & Dustin Taylor - Campeonates De Parejas Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Ultramantis Black vs. Grado
-Xyberhawx2000(Sylverhawk & Razerhawk) vs. The Closers(Rick Roland & Sloan Caprice)
-Silver Ant & Missile Assault Man vs. The Legion Of Rot(Hallowicked & Frightmare)
-Icarus, Ophidian, Fire Ant, Travis Huckabee, & Solo Darling vs. Juan Francisco De Coronado, Merlok, Wani, Hermit Crab, & Cajun Crawdad
-Oleg The Usurper vs. Race Jaxon
CHIKARA has a show on Saturday 4/1 in Fern Park, FL:
-Ultramantis Black vs. Juan Francisco De Coronado - Grand Championship
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Max Smashmaster
-Space Monkey vs. Wani - Young Lions' Cup
-Ophidian vs. Jeremy Leary
-The Colony(Fire Ant & Silver Ant) vs. The Legion Of Rot(Hallowicked & Frightmare) vs. Travis Huckabee & Solo Darling vs. Los Ice Creams(El Hijo Del Ice Cream & Ice Cream Jr.)
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/ThisIsWhyWeWrestle)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Cornelia, GA.
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Friday 4/21 in Metuchen, NJ:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Matt Hardy - Street Fight
-Sami Callihan vs. Bully Ray
-Brian Cage vs. Montel Vontavious Porter
HOH has a show on Saturday 4/22 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Tommy Dreamer & Bully Ray vs. The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff)
-Penta El Cero Miedo vs. Sami Callihan
HOH has a show on Friday 5/19 in St. James, NY:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Cody Rhodes
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Orlando, FL:
-Mercedes Martinez vs. Candice LeRae - SHIMMER Title
-Vanessa Kraven & Tessa Blanchard vs. Mia Yim & Kay Lee Ray - Tag Team Titles
-"Sexy Star" Dulce Garcia vs. Kellyanne
-Santana Garrett vs. Shayna Baszler
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/12 in Ybor City, FL.
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Next show is Thursday 3/30 in Jeffersonville, IN:
-Dave Crist vs. Kongo Kong - Heavyweight Title
-Larry D & Aaron Williams vs. Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz
-John Wayne Murdoch vs. Dezmond Xavier
-Myron Reed vs. Jake Crist
IWA-MS has a show on Saturday 4/1 in Memphis, IN.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Rosemont, IL:
-Rey Fenix vs. John Morrison
-Penta El Cero Miedo vs. A.R. Fox - Heritage Title
-Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist) vs. Jack Evans & Angélico - Tag Team Titles
-A.C.H. vs. Shane Strickland
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 4/16 in Austin, TX:
-Masada & Killah Kash vs. The Hole F'n Team(Johnny Axxle & Mr. B) - Tag Team Titles
-A.C.H. & Kody Lane vs. The Lords Of Seduction(Cherry Ramons & Dominic Dallas Starr)
-Ricky Starks vs. Jason Silver - T.V. Title
-Angel Blue vs. Allie Kat - Joshi Title
-Jeff Gant vs. Curt Stallion
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
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-Commentators: Tom Phillips, David Otunga, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Becky Lynch vs. Carmella Van Damme(w/ James Ellsworth) ended in a no-contest when Smackdown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss and Mickie James(who were doing commentary) got involved (2:12).
-Smackdown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss & Carmella Van Damme d. Becky Lynch & Mickie James when Ellsworth tripped Becky and Carmella got the pin with an Oklahoma roll (5:39 aired); Natalya Neidhart did commentary. Everyone fought after the match, including the returning Naomi Night.
-American Alpha(Jason Jordan & Chad Gable), Rhyno, Heath Slater, & Mojo Rawley d. Smackdown Tag Team Champions Jimmy & Jey Uso, Dolph Ziggler, & Breezango(Tyler Breeze & Johnny Fandango) when Rawley pinned Breeze after a running forearm in the corner (7:30 aired).
-WWE Champion Bray Wyatt d. Luke Harper(non-title) with the Sister Abigail (5:02 aired).
WWE 205 Live
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Corey Graves.
-"The Outlandish" Rich Swann d. Ariya Daivari with the Phoenix Splash (7:26).
-Mustafa Ali d. Brandon Scott after the imploding 450 Splash (3:26).
-"The" Brian Kendrick d. Akira Tozawa via rollup after Tozawa ran into an exposed turnbucle (9:46).
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
-Angelina Love d. Brandi Rhodes via double-leg pin with feet on the ropes (6:14 aired).
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
NXT this week has:
-Akam Dhinsa vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Dash Wilder
-Kassius Ohno vs. Elias Samson - Loser-Leaves-NXT Match
-In action: Heavy Machinery(Otis Dozovic & Tucker Knight)
Main Event this week has:
-Gran Metalik, Mustafa Ali, & Lince Dorado vs. Tony Nese, Drew Gulak, & Ariya Daivari
-Dana Brooke vs. Alicia Fox
NXT Takeover on Saturday 4/1 has:
-Bobby Roode vs. Shinsuke Nakamura - NXT Title
-The Authors Of Pain(Akam Dhinsa & Rezar Selmani) vs. Do It Yourself(Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) vs. The Revival(Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder) - NXT Tag Team Titles
-Asuka Urai vs. Ember Moon - NXT Women's Title
-Aleister Black vs. Andrade Almas
WrestleMania XXXIII is on Sunday 4/2:
-Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton - WWE Title
-Bill Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar - Universal Title
-Dean Ambrose vs. Baron Corbin - Intercontinental Title
-Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens - U.S. Title
-The Bullet Club(Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows) vs. Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Enzo Amore & "Big Cass" Colin Cassady - Raw Tag Team Titles - Ladder Match
-Bayley Rose vs. Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax - Raw Women's Title
-Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James vs. Natalya Neidhart vs. Carmella Van Damme vs. Naomi Night vs. ? - Smackdown Women's Title
-Adrian Neville vs. Austin Aries - Cruiserweight Title
-The Undertaker vs. Roman Reigns
-Seth Rollins vs. Triple H
-Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal
-John Cena & Nikki Bella vs. Mike Mizanin & Maryse Ouellet-Mizanin
-Shane McMahon vs. A.J. Styles
WWE has an NXT house show on Friday 4/28 in St. Charles, MO.
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact this Thursday has:
-Moose vs. Cody Rhodes - Grand Title
-Reno Scum(Adam Thornstowe & Luster The Legend) vs. Garza Jr. & Laredo Kid vs. The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik) vs. The Decay(Abyss & Crazzy Steve) - For The Vacant Tag Team Titles
-D.J. Shiima Xion vs. Andrew Everett
-Braxton Sutter vs. Kevin Matthews
-Caleb Konley vs. Eli Drake
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Marty Scurll vs. Kenny King - T.V. Title
-Raymond Rowe vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr.
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Lakeland, FL:
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) - Tag Team Titles - Ladder Match
-Christopher Daniels vs. Dalton Castle - Heavyweight Title
-Marty Scurll vs. Adam Cole - T.V. Title
-Jay Lethal vs. Cody Rhodes - Bullrope Match
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) & Bully Ray vs. The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) & "Hangman" Adam Page
-Jay White & Dragon Lee vs. Will Ospreay & Volador Jr.
-Marcela vs. La Amapola
-Deonna Purrazzo vs. Kelly Klein
-Mandy Leon & Jenny Rose vs. Sumie Sakai & Faye Jackson
ROH has a show on Saturday 4/8 in Baltimore, MD.
ROH returns to the St. Louis area on Sunday 6/4 in Collinsville, IL.
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
NJPW On AXS this Friday has:
-Tetsuya Naito vs. Kenny Omega
Sakura Genesis is on Sunday 4/9:
-Kazuchika Okada vs. Katsuyori Shibata - IWGP Heavyweight Title
-Hiromu Takahashi vs. Yujiro Kushida - Jr. Heavyweight Title
-Hirooki Goto vs. Zack Sabre Jr. - NEVER Openweight Title
-Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima vs. War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) - IWGP Tag Team Titles
-Hiroshi Tanahashi, Ricochet, Juice Robinson, & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Tetsuya Naito, Takaaki "Evil" Watanabe, Seiya Sanada, & Bushi
-Tomohiro Ishii & Toru Yano vs. Kenny Omega & Bad Luck Fale
-Taichi & Yoshinobu Kanemaru vs. Gedo & Jado - Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles
-Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta) & Yoshi-Hashi vs. Minoru Suzuki, TAKA Michinoku, & El Desperado
-Yuji Nagata, Togi Makabe, Tiger Mask W, & Tiger Mask IV vs. The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa), Yujiro Takahashi, & Chase Owens
-Jushin Liger, David Finlay, & Manabu Nakanishi vs. Katsuya Kitamura, Tomoyuki Oka, & Hirai Kawato
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.luchaunderground.com)
Next new episode on Wednesday 5/31 has:
-Johnny Mundo vs. Willie Mack - Heavyweight Title "All Night Long" Match
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NATIONAL WRASSLIN' LEAGUE(www.nwleague.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Kansas City, MO:
-Blaine Meeks vs. Dak Draper - Kansas City Title Tournament Final
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Jeremy Wyatt
NWL has a show on Sunday 4/9 in St. Louis, MO:
-? vs. Todd Letterman - St. Louis Title Tournament Final
-Maverick vs. Cornell Douglass - St. Louis Title Tournament Semifinal
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted as it becomes available.
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 4/15 in East Carondelet, IL featuring the Classic Title tournament:
-Ken Kasa vs. Chris Hargas - Tournament Semifinal
-Bubba Troll vs. Cowboy Marc Houston
SICW has a show on Saturday 4/29 in Millstadt, IL.
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Lemay, MO.
MMWA has a show on Saturday 4/8 in St. Louis, MO:
-Brandon Espinosa vs. J-Mal Swagg - Heavyweight Title Series
-Ace Hawkins vs. Moondog Rover - Heavyweight Title Series
-Barackus vs. Da'Marius Jones - Heavyweight Title Series
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in Alton, IL:
-Appearing: Arik Cannon, Darin Corbin
GLORY PRO WRESTLING(www.gloryprowrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 5/7 in Alton, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Penta El Cero Miedo
-Jason Kincaid vs. Myron Reed - Crown Of Glory Title
-Sami Callihan vs. Curt Stallion
-Jason Cade vs. Danny Adams
-David Starr vs. Everett Connors
-The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) vs. The Boys From Jolleyville(T-Money & Nasty Russ)
-Louis Lyndon vs. Johnathan Wolf vs. Tyler Matrix vs. Brandon Espinosa vs. Hakim Zane vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Gary Jay vs. Ethan Page vs. Space Monkey vs. Jake Something
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 7/9 in Belleville, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Cody Rhodes
-Appearing: A.R. Fox, Austin Theory, Space Monkey
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 8/20 in Alton, IL:
-Appearing: Jeff Cobb, Scarlet & Graves(Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz)
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Next show is Saturday 4/15 in Warsaw, MO:
-Jay Howard vs. Karim Brigante - Heavyweight Title - No-Countout-No-DQ-No-Time-Limit Match
-Ace Hawkins vs. Elvis Aliaga vs. Jack Gamble vs. Jon Webb - Mayhem Title
-Next Gen Tournament: Barackus, Varik Morgan, Everett Connors, Paco Gonzalez
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Troy, MO:
-Leland Race & Jon Webb vs. Karim Brigante & Jayden Fenix
-"Miss Natural" Heather Patera vs. Miss Monica Passeri
-Rex Fults vs. Superstar Steve Fender
-Kyle Roberts vs. Brandon Espinosa
GATEWAY ELITE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/TheGatewayElite)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted as it becomes available.
STRIDE PRO WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/Cmaprowrestling/)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Marion, IL:
-The Midwest Mafia(Jake Capone & Red Daniels) vs. Maximum Overdrive(Ax Allwardt & Scott Phoenix) vs. Team XXX(Joey O'Riley & Jay Spade) vs. Billy Hills & Sarah Summers - Tag Team Titles
WRESTLING OVER EVERYTHING(woe-wrestling.webnode.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/20 in Centreville, IL.
PRO WRESTLING RESURGENCE(www.facebook.com/ProWrestlingResurgence)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Swansea, IL:
-Heavyweight Title Tournament Final
-Jason Roberts vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title Tournament Semifinal
-Paco Gonzalez vs. Everett Connors - Heavyweight Title Tournament Semifinal
-Joey Ryan vs. Curt Stallion
PWR has a show on Friday 5/12 in Sauget, IL(Pop's):
-A.C.H. vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Appearing: Joey Ryan
CENTRAL STATES CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(nwaccw.x10.bz)
Next show is Friday 3/31 in Lebanon, MO:
-Deven Spade vs. Mitch Johnson - NWA Central States Title Ladder Match
-Karim Brigante vs. Jay Howard - NWA Missouri Title
-Paloma Starr vs. Miss Monica Passeri
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Jerseyville, IL:
-Gauge Evans vs. Victor Cortez - Heavyweight Title
-Curtis Payne vs. Xavier Frost - Last-Man-Standing Match
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Fair Grove, MO:
-"The Iceman" Howard Moritz vs. Superstar Steve Fender - Heavyweight Title
CCW(www.capewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 4/21 in Cape Girardeau, MO featuring the Luna Vachon Memorial Tournament:
-Tournament Participants: Leva Bates, Mickie Knuckles, Nikki Lane, Ruby Raze, Sarah Summers, Miss Monica Passeri, Li'l Bit, Amazing Maria
CCW has a show on Saturday 4/22 in Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Brandon Barbwire vs. Austin Lane vs. Hollis Giroux vs. Colt Cabana - Heavyweight Title
-Joey Ryan vs. Davey Vega
-Appearing: Jeff Cobb
RINGSIDE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(rcwprowrestling.blogspot.com)
RCW has a show on Saturday 5/6 in Lebanon, MO:
-Appearing: Ricky Steamboat
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 4/7 in Des Moines, IA:
-Marek Brave vs. Hype Gotti - Heavyweight Title
-The Mexi-Tai Warriors(Supafli & Sentai) vs. The Bayside Bruisers(Jaysin Strife & J.C. Slater) - Tag Team Titles
-Xander Killer vs. Mark Sterling
-The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West) vs. Cuco Santiago & Hefe Barbosa
-"Chainsaw" Stephen M. King vs. Rory Fox
-Duke Cornell vs. Bennett James
-Curt Gannon vs. Brian Blade
-"Iceman" Howard Moritz vs. Ricky Kwong - Dance-Off
-Battle Royal
WARRIOR'S CODE WRESTLING(https://www.facebook.com/warriorscodewrestling1)
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 Thursday 3/30 in Casselberry, FL:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. A.C.H. - EVOLVE Title
-Catch Point(Tracy Williams & Fred Yehi) vs. Michael Elgin & Donovan Dijak - Tag Team Titles
-Ricochet vs. Keith Lee
-Matt Riddle vs. Drew Galloway
-Timothy Thatcher vs. Chris Dickinson
-Ethan Page vs. Austin Theory
-Jason Kincaid vs. Jaka
EVOLVE has a show on Friday 3/31 in Casselberry, FL:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Michael Elgin
-Keith Lee vs. Donovan Dijak
-Matt Riddle vs. Fred Yehi
-Tracy Williams, Chris Dickinson, & Jaka vs. Jason Kincaid, Sammy Guevara, & Austin Theory
-Lio Rush vs. Drew Galloway
-A.C.H. vs. Timothy Thatcher
EVOLVE has a show on Saturday 4/1 in Orlando, FL:
-Drew Galloway vs. Tracy Williams vs. Fred Yehi vs. Matt Riddle vs. Parrow vs. Jon Davis - For The World Wrestling Network Title
-Lufisto vs. Su Yung - SHINE Title
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Mark Haskins
-A.C.H. vs. Pete Dunne
-Ethan Page vs. Jimmy Havoc
-Travis Banks & T.K. Cooper vs. Chris Dickinson & Jaka
-Jason Kincaid vs. Keith Lee
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 4/21 in Reseda, CA:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Dick Togo
-Chuck Taylor vs. Marty Scurll - Street Fight
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson)
-Michael Elgin vs. Mark Haskins
-Matt Riddle vs. Adam Cole
-Jeff Cobb vs. Keith Lee
-Rey Fenix vs. Lio Rush
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Friday 3/31 in Fern Park, FL:
-Cornelius Crummels & Sonny DeFarge vs. Chuck Taylor(tm) & Dustin Taylor - Campeonates De Parejas Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Ultramantis Black vs. Grado
-Xyberhawx2000(Sylverhawk & Razerhawk) vs. The Closers(Rick Roland & Sloan Caprice)
-Silver Ant & Missile Assault Man vs. The Legion Of Rot(Hallowicked & Frightmare)
-Icarus, Ophidian, Fire Ant, Travis Huckabee, & Solo Darling vs. Juan Francisco De Coronado, Merlok, Wani, Hermit Crab, & Cajun Crawdad
-Oleg The Usurper vs. Race Jaxon
CHIKARA has a show on Saturday 4/1 in Fern Park, FL:
-Ultramantis Black vs. Juan Francisco De Coronado - Grand Championship
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Max Smashmaster
-Space Monkey vs. Wani - Young Lions' Cup
-Ophidian vs. Jeremy Leary
-The Colony(Fire Ant & Silver Ant) vs. The Legion Of Rot(Hallowicked & Frightmare) vs. Travis Huckabee & Solo Darling vs. Los Ice Creams(El Hijo Del Ice Cream & Ice Cream Jr.)
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/ThisIsWhyWeWrestle)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Cornelia, GA.
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Friday 4/21 in Metuchen, NJ:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Matt Hardy - Street Fight
-Sami Callihan vs. Bully Ray
-Brian Cage vs. Montel Vontavious Porter
HOH has a show on Saturday 4/22 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Tommy Dreamer & Bully Ray vs. The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff)
-Penta El Cero Miedo vs. Sami Callihan
HOH has a show on Friday 5/19 in St. James, NY:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Cody Rhodes
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Orlando, FL:
-Mercedes Martinez vs. Candice LeRae - SHIMMER Title
-Vanessa Kraven & Tessa Blanchard vs. Mia Yim & Kay Lee Ray - Tag Team Titles
-"Sexy Star" Dulce Garcia vs. Kellyanne
-Santana Garrett vs. Shayna Baszler
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/12 in Ybor City, FL.
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Next show is Thursday 3/30 in Jeffersonville, IN:
-Dave Crist vs. Kongo Kong - Heavyweight Title
-Larry D & Aaron Williams vs. Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz
-John Wayne Murdoch vs. Dezmond Xavier
-Myron Reed vs. Jake Crist
IWA-MS has a show on Saturday 4/1 in Memphis, IN.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Rosemont, IL:
-Rey Fenix vs. John Morrison
-Penta El Cero Miedo vs. A.R. Fox - Heritage Title
-Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist) vs. Jack Evans & Angélico - Tag Team Titles
-A.C.H. vs. Shane Strickland
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 4/16 in Austin, TX:
-Masada & Killah Kash vs. The Hole F'n Team(Johnny Axxle & Mr. B) - Tag Team Titles
-A.C.H. & Kody Lane vs. The Lords Of Seduction(Cherry Ramons & Dominic Dallas Starr)
-Ricky Starks vs. Jason Silver - T.V. Title
-Angel Blue vs. Allie Kat - Joshi Title
-Jeff Gant vs. Curt Stallion
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017
WWE Raw
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Byron Saxton, & Corey Graves.
-Raw Women's Champion Bayley Rose & "The Boss" Sasha Banks d. Charlotte Flair & Nia Jax when Bayley pinned Charlotte after the Belly-To-Bayley Hugplex (9:27 aired). Nia beat down everyone(including her partner) after the match.
-Austin Aries d. "The Scottish Supernova" Noam Dar(w/ Alicia Fox) with the Last Chancery (4:08 aired); Cruiserweight Champion Adrian Neville did commentary.
-An "over-the-top challenge" match ended in a no-contest. Eliminations: The Big Show eliminated Jinder Mahal, Show eliminated Bo Dallas, Show eliminated The Shining Stars(Primo & Epico Colon) at the same time, and several wrestlers(Goldust, "R-Truth" Ron Killings, and Curtis Axel) ganged up on Show along with the ones who had already been eliminated to toss Show. Show re-entered the ring and cleaned house with chokeslams and PUNCHes; Goldust and R-Truth intelligently backed out of the ring and the match ended with no finish (no closing bell; about 3:00). Braun Strowman vowed to make an example out of Show in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
-Cruiserweight Champion "The Man That Gravity Forgot" Adrian Neville d. "The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher(non-title) with the Rings Of Saturn (4:20 aired).
-Raw Tag Team Champions The Bullet Club(Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows) vs. Enzo Amore & "Big Cass" Colin Cassady(non-title) never started as Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy brawled with both teams, introducing a ladder to the fight.
-Sami Zayn d. Kevin Owens in a no-DQ match when Owens was distracted by a ringside fight between Samoa Joe and U.S. Champion Chris Jericho, leading to Zayn getting the rollup pin (7:45 aired).
-Raw Women's Champion Bayley Rose & "The Boss" Sasha Banks d. Charlotte Flair & Nia Jax when Bayley pinned Charlotte after the Belly-To-Bayley Hugplex (9:27 aired). Nia beat down everyone(including her partner) after the match.
-Austin Aries d. "The Scottish Supernova" Noam Dar(w/ Alicia Fox) with the Last Chancery (4:08 aired); Cruiserweight Champion Adrian Neville did commentary.
-An "over-the-top challenge" match ended in a no-contest. Eliminations: The Big Show eliminated Jinder Mahal, Show eliminated Bo Dallas, Show eliminated The Shining Stars(Primo & Epico Colon) at the same time, and several wrestlers(Goldust, "R-Truth" Ron Killings, and Curtis Axel) ganged up on Show along with the ones who had already been eliminated to toss Show. Show re-entered the ring and cleaned house with chokeslams and PUNCHes; Goldust and R-Truth intelligently backed out of the ring and the match ended with no finish (no closing bell; about 3:00). Braun Strowman vowed to make an example out of Show in the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal.
-Cruiserweight Champion "The Man That Gravity Forgot" Adrian Neville d. "The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher(non-title) with the Rings Of Saturn (4:20 aired).
-Raw Tag Team Champions The Bullet Club(Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows) vs. Enzo Amore & "Big Cass" Colin Cassady(non-title) never started as Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy brawled with both teams, introducing a ladder to the fight.
-Sami Zayn d. Kevin Owens in a no-DQ match when Owens was distracted by a ringside fight between Samoa Joe and U.S. Champion Chris Jericho, leading to Zayn getting the rollup pin (7:45 aired).
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Sunday NWL Results From St. Louis, MO
-"The Raging Bull" Maverick started the show, announcing that he wasn't cleared to wrestle due to a concussion suffered at the previous show (he defeated Dez Wellston to the advance to the St. Louis Title tournament semifinals, but was attacked by "The Bull City Boss" Cornell Douglass and Brother Castle afterwards). He intended to forfeit his semifinal match in the tourney, but NWL President Major Baisden said that he didn't want to reward Douglass & Castle for their actions. Therefore, the semifinal match would be postponed until April 8th and would be the first match on the card; the winner would move on to the tournament final at the end of the night. This brought out Douglass & Castle, who weren't happy about the decision at all...Douglass even went so far as to ask Baisden whose "team" he was on. Baisden didn't back down from Douglass and Douglass nearly took a swing at the president, but Maverick stopped him and was beaten down by Douglass & Castle. The Blood Brothers(Davey Gibson & Mathew Grundy) finally hit the ring to run off Douglass & Castle.
-The Anti-Social Network(Tommy Flagg & August Marshall) d. The Soldiers(Dez Wellston & Neon Iverson) when Flagg pinned Wellston with a backslide and feet on the ropes (6:50).
-"Greatness" Marcellus Gaines(w/ Drew Gold) d. Jay Lutz after the Southpaw Shooter(knockout punch) (0:59).
-Skyler Beckett(w/ Buddy Shepherd) d. Adam Ryan via rollup after a distraction by Buddy (8:22).
-Kyle O'Reilly d. Davey Gibson(w/ Mathew Grundy) with the cross-armbreaker (23:56).
-Buddy Shepherd(w/ Skyler Beckett, who Buddy sent backstage) d. Brother Castle(w/ Cornell Douglass) by DQ when Douglass blatantly attacked Shepherd with his cane (7:30); Douglass and Castle beat down Shepherd after the bell. Local radio host Tony Colombo was guest ring announcer.
-Christian Adonis d. "Takedown" Javy Torres with a rollup and handful of tights (6:21). After the match, Skyler Beckett attempted to recruit Javy for the Buddy System (since Buddy was "taking a nap"), but Javy didn't give him a definite answer.
-I-70 Series: Jack Foster d. Jet Royal(w/ Jax Royal) after IT'S THE BIG FOOT (2:36). (Kansas City 4, St. Louis 3)
-St. Louis Title Tournament Semifinal: "The Five-Star Phenom" Todd Letterman d. Mathew Grundy(w/ Davey Gibson) with the Endzone Spike (20:26).
-The Anti-Social Network(Tommy Flagg & August Marshall) d. The Soldiers(Dez Wellston & Neon Iverson) when Flagg pinned Wellston with a backslide and feet on the ropes (6:50).
-"Greatness" Marcellus Gaines(w/ Drew Gold) d. Jay Lutz after the Southpaw Shooter(knockout punch) (0:59).
-Skyler Beckett(w/ Buddy Shepherd) d. Adam Ryan via rollup after a distraction by Buddy (8:22).
-Kyle O'Reilly d. Davey Gibson(w/ Mathew Grundy) with the cross-armbreaker (23:56).
-Buddy Shepherd(w/ Skyler Beckett, who Buddy sent backstage) d. Brother Castle(w/ Cornell Douglass) by DQ when Douglass blatantly attacked Shepherd with his cane (7:30); Douglass and Castle beat down Shepherd after the bell. Local radio host Tony Colombo was guest ring announcer.
-Christian Adonis d. "Takedown" Javy Torres with a rollup and handful of tights (6:21). After the match, Skyler Beckett attempted to recruit Javy for the Buddy System (since Buddy was "taking a nap"), but Javy didn't give him a definite answer.
-I-70 Series: Jack Foster d. Jet Royal(w/ Jax Royal) after IT'S THE BIG FOOT (2:36). (Kansas City 4, St. Louis 3)
-St. Louis Title Tournament Semifinal: "The Five-Star Phenom" Todd Letterman d. Mathew Grundy(w/ Davey Gibson) with the Endzone Spike (20:26).
Weekend wrestling
ROH TV
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Ian Riccaboni.
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) d. The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) to retain the Tag Team Titles; Matt got Mark in a backslide and Jeff delivered a double-legdrop on Mark in that position for a pinning combination and the three-count (12:41 aired). The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) made an appearance, challenging the Hardys to make their Tag Title match at Supercard Of Honor a ladder match.
-The Addiction(Heavyweight Champion "Almighty" Christopher Daniels & "Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian) & Dalton Castle(w/ The Boys) d. Adam Cole & The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) when Castle pinned Cole after the Bangarang(tilt-a-whirl faceplant) (11:52 aired).
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentators: Drew Abbenhaus & Danny Boy Hawkins.
-Bubba Troll d. J. Savage after two Vader Bombs.
-Bobby D(w/ Jimmy D) fought Jayson Khaos to a time-limit draw.
-Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook) d. "Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson; Travis distracted the referee when Jackson had Hargas in the Texas Cloverleaf and Hargas appeared to be tapping out; Hargas was able to recover and get the flash pin with a crucifix.
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & Josh Mathews.
-Davey Richards vs. "The Skywalker" Andrew Everett via anklelock (6:33 aired).
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Ian Riccaboni.
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) d. The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) to retain the Tag Team Titles; Matt got Mark in a backslide and Jeff delivered a double-legdrop on Mark in that position for a pinning combination and the three-count (12:41 aired). The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) made an appearance, challenging the Hardys to make their Tag Title match at Supercard Of Honor a ladder match.
-The Addiction(Heavyweight Champion "Almighty" Christopher Daniels & "Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian) & Dalton Castle(w/ The Boys) d. Adam Cole & The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) when Castle pinned Cole after the Bangarang(tilt-a-whirl faceplant) (11:52 aired).
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentators: Drew Abbenhaus & Danny Boy Hawkins.
-Bubba Troll d. J. Savage after two Vader Bombs.
-Bobby D(w/ Jimmy D) fought Jayson Khaos to a time-limit draw.
-Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook) d. "Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson; Travis distracted the referee when Jackson had Hargas in the Texas Cloverleaf and Hargas appeared to be tapping out; Hargas was able to recover and get the flash pin with a crucifix.
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & Josh Mathews.
-Davey Richards vs. "The Skywalker" Andrew Everett via anklelock (6:33 aired).
Saturday, March 25, 2017
Saturday PWCS Results From Alton, IL + Other Show Results
-"Lights Out" Adrian Surge(Ego Busters) won a four-corner match with Austin Blackburn(Submission Squad), Matt Knicks, and Aaron Dzinic in which Surge or Blackburn would have lost his spot in his stable if he dropped the fall; Surge pinned Dzinic with a rollup and handful of tights (7:00).
-Ego Busters manager Greg Jovi gloated over his stable win in Season Three and brought out his newest acquisition, Gateway Heritage Champion Davey Vega. Vega said that he didn't see eye-to-eye with Jovi, but their relationship would be smooth sailing as long as he helped him hang onto the title. Mat Fitchett hit the ring in a fury to go after Vega...Vega and Jovi bailed out of the ring, but Fitchett was attacked from behind by Danny Adams to kick-start their scheduled bout.
-"The Millenial" Danny Adams(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters) d. Mat Fitchett(Resurgence); Vega came back out to distract Fitchett after he hit Adams with the flying knee strike. The distraction allowed Adams to recover and score the win with the reverse Stunner (10:02). (Ego Busters 1-0, Resurgence 0-1)
-"The Wildman From The Ozarks" Alexandre Rudolph(w/ chainsaw)(Blacklist) d. Evan Gelistico(w/ "The Incredible Primal Prodigy" Matt Kenway (Look At Him) & Shawshank)(Submission Squad) after a flying headbutt (7:37). (Blacklist 1-0, Submission Squad 0-1)
-"The Stiff Robo Ginger" Gary Jay(Submission Squad) d. "The Bride Of Frankenstein" Angelus Layne(Blacklist) after the sliding forearm smash (8:44). (Submission Squad 1-1, Blacklist 1-1)
-"100% Heel" Christian Rose d. "Dad Bod" Sean Orleans(Ego Busters) to take his spot in the stable. Greg Jovi distracted the referee as Adrian Surge passed in a chair to Orleans, but Orleans didn't want to win that way and threw the chair out of the ring. However, Rose went on to win the match with the No-Leaf Clover(Boston Crab) (10:06).
-Beauty & The Beast("Sensational" Stevie Fierce & "Death Machine" Rob Matter)(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters) d. Roscoe Eat Lisa("The Big Mustache On Campus" Mikey McFinnegan & "Zesty" Zakk Sawyers)(Resurgence). Fierce cut off Sawyers' side of R.E.L.'s spiked Air Raid Crash finisher and Matt escaped McFinnegan's move with a sunset flip, holding him down for the pin as Fierce gave him an illegal assist from outside the ring (9:31). (Ego Busters 2-0, Resurgence 0-2)
-"The Wind Of Destruction" Makaze(Blacklist) d. Everett Connors(Submission Squad) with the Northern Lights fisherman suplex (7:00). (Blacklist 2-1, Submission Squad 1-2)
-Davey Vega(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters) d. Paco Gonzalez(Resurgence) to retain the Gateway Heritage Title. The referee was knocked down and Vega took the opportunity to deliver an unseen low blow. He followed that up with a combination of kicks ending in a buzzsaw-style kick to the head for the tainted win (18:00). (Ego Busters 3-0, Resurgence 0-3)
-Final scoreboard for Stage One: Ego Busters 3-0, Blacklist 2-1, Submission Squad 1-2, Resurgence 0-3.
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Thursday IWA-MS results from Jeffersonville, IN:
-Justin Storm d. James Hardy.
-J-Plexx d. Chance Rizer.
-Jordan James d. Kyle Kaylor.
-Chris Henry d. Eric Walker.
-Paul Milton & Ronnie Deyo d. Eddy Only & Johnny Benjamin.
-Donny Primetime d. Britt Jackson.
-Sam Knight d. Jason Levi.
-Dave Crist d. Justin Storm to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday CCW results from Cape Girardeau, MO(credit to Ben Simon):
-"The" Ace Hawkins d. Brandon Espinosa by DQ; Espinosa accidentally spit in the referee's face(aiming for Hawkins). Espinosa got Hawkins in the cross-armbreaker and Hawkins was tapping out, but the referee called for the disqualification instead (17:28).
-J.D. Wilk d. Purple Phoenix after a running Buff Blockbuster (8:30).
-"Tatt2" Darius Lee d. Cody Wilson with a 450 Splash (13:19).
-Marni Gras won a triple threat match with Sarah Summers and Nikki Lane when she rolled up Lane (5:15).
-Kyle O'Reilly d. Barackus with the cross-armbreaker (14:26).
-Austin Lane fought Hollis Giroux to a double-pin finish when both men's shoulders were down on a small package and each of two referee's counted a man's shoulders down (13:20).
-Farmer Billy Hills & D'Mone Solavino(subbing for Dell Tucker) d. Blaster & Syn to retain the Tag Team Titles when Hills pinned Syn after he and Solavine delivered a modified Hart Attack(with Solavine hitting the clothesline from the second rope) (16:40).
-Brandon Barbwire d. "Sexy" Sarge O'Riley with a sideslam to retain the Heavyweight Title (11:30).
Saturday Anarchy Wrestling results from Cornelia, GA:
-Rave Approved(Bobby Moore & Adrian Hawkins) d. Tommy Penirelli & Jeremy Foster.
-The Lynch Mob(Matt & Joey Lynch) d. The Monarchy(Prince Apollo & Black Baron) in a Three Levels Of Hardcore Hell Match(submission/tornado tag/last-team-standing) to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Tyson Dean d. Fry Daddy to retain the NWA North American Title.
-The Hate Junkies(Stryknyn & Dany Only) d. Tank & Iceberg in a Four-Corners-Of-Pain Match.
-Rock 'N' Roll Rock C d. Women's Champion Crystal Rose by DQ.
-Kevin Blue, Billy Buck, & Chris Spectra d. Odinson, Se7en, & Brad Cash in a fan-participation strap match.
-Jacob Ashworth d. Gunner Miller to win the Heavyweight Title.
-Ego Busters manager Greg Jovi gloated over his stable win in Season Three and brought out his newest acquisition, Gateway Heritage Champion Davey Vega. Vega said that he didn't see eye-to-eye with Jovi, but their relationship would be smooth sailing as long as he helped him hang onto the title. Mat Fitchett hit the ring in a fury to go after Vega...Vega and Jovi bailed out of the ring, but Fitchett was attacked from behind by Danny Adams to kick-start their scheduled bout.
-"The Millenial" Danny Adams(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters) d. Mat Fitchett(Resurgence); Vega came back out to distract Fitchett after he hit Adams with the flying knee strike. The distraction allowed Adams to recover and score the win with the reverse Stunner (10:02). (Ego Busters 1-0, Resurgence 0-1)
-"The Wildman From The Ozarks" Alexandre Rudolph(w/ chainsaw)(Blacklist) d. Evan Gelistico(w/ "The Incredible Primal Prodigy" Matt Kenway (Look At Him) & Shawshank)(Submission Squad) after a flying headbutt (7:37). (Blacklist 1-0, Submission Squad 0-1)
-"The Stiff Robo Ginger" Gary Jay(Submission Squad) d. "The Bride Of Frankenstein" Angelus Layne(Blacklist) after the sliding forearm smash (8:44). (Submission Squad 1-1, Blacklist 1-1)
-"100% Heel" Christian Rose d. "Dad Bod" Sean Orleans(Ego Busters) to take his spot in the stable. Greg Jovi distracted the referee as Adrian Surge passed in a chair to Orleans, but Orleans didn't want to win that way and threw the chair out of the ring. However, Rose went on to win the match with the No-Leaf Clover(Boston Crab) (10:06).
-Beauty & The Beast("Sensational" Stevie Fierce & "Death Machine" Rob Matter)(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters) d. Roscoe Eat Lisa("The Big Mustache On Campus" Mikey McFinnegan & "Zesty" Zakk Sawyers)(Resurgence). Fierce cut off Sawyers' side of R.E.L.'s spiked Air Raid Crash finisher and Matt escaped McFinnegan's move with a sunset flip, holding him down for the pin as Fierce gave him an illegal assist from outside the ring (9:31). (Ego Busters 2-0, Resurgence 0-2)
-"The Wind Of Destruction" Makaze(Blacklist) d. Everett Connors(Submission Squad) with the Northern Lights fisherman suplex (7:00). (Blacklist 2-1, Submission Squad 1-2)
-Davey Vega(w/ Greg Jovi)(Ego Busters) d. Paco Gonzalez(Resurgence) to retain the Gateway Heritage Title. The referee was knocked down and Vega took the opportunity to deliver an unseen low blow. He followed that up with a combination of kicks ending in a buzzsaw-style kick to the head for the tainted win (18:00). (Ego Busters 3-0, Resurgence 0-3)
-Final scoreboard for Stage One: Ego Busters 3-0, Blacklist 2-1, Submission Squad 1-2, Resurgence 0-3.
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Thursday IWA-MS results from Jeffersonville, IN:
-Justin Storm d. James Hardy.
-J-Plexx d. Chance Rizer.
-Jordan James d. Kyle Kaylor.
-Chris Henry d. Eric Walker.
-Paul Milton & Ronnie Deyo d. Eddy Only & Johnny Benjamin.
-Donny Primetime d. Britt Jackson.
-Sam Knight d. Jason Levi.
-Dave Crist d. Justin Storm to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday CCW results from Cape Girardeau, MO(credit to Ben Simon):
-"The" Ace Hawkins d. Brandon Espinosa by DQ; Espinosa accidentally spit in the referee's face(aiming for Hawkins). Espinosa got Hawkins in the cross-armbreaker and Hawkins was tapping out, but the referee called for the disqualification instead (17:28).
-J.D. Wilk d. Purple Phoenix after a running Buff Blockbuster (8:30).
-"Tatt2" Darius Lee d. Cody Wilson with a 450 Splash (13:19).
-Marni Gras won a triple threat match with Sarah Summers and Nikki Lane when she rolled up Lane (5:15).
-Kyle O'Reilly d. Barackus with the cross-armbreaker (14:26).
-Austin Lane fought Hollis Giroux to a double-pin finish when both men's shoulders were down on a small package and each of two referee's counted a man's shoulders down (13:20).
-Farmer Billy Hills & D'Mone Solavino(subbing for Dell Tucker) d. Blaster & Syn to retain the Tag Team Titles when Hills pinned Syn after he and Solavine delivered a modified Hart Attack(with Solavine hitting the clothesline from the second rope) (16:40).
-Brandon Barbwire d. "Sexy" Sarge O'Riley with a sideslam to retain the Heavyweight Title (11:30).
Saturday Anarchy Wrestling results from Cornelia, GA:
-Rave Approved(Bobby Moore & Adrian Hawkins) d. Tommy Penirelli & Jeremy Foster.
-The Lynch Mob(Matt & Joey Lynch) d. The Monarchy(Prince Apollo & Black Baron) in a Three Levels Of Hardcore Hell Match(submission/tornado tag/last-team-standing) to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Tyson Dean d. Fry Daddy to retain the NWA North American Title.
-The Hate Junkies(Stryknyn & Dany Only) d. Tank & Iceberg in a Four-Corners-Of-Pain Match.
-Rock 'N' Roll Rock C d. Women's Champion Crystal Rose by DQ.
-Kevin Blue, Billy Buck, & Chris Spectra d. Odinson, Se7en, & Brad Cash in a fan-participation strap match.
-Jacob Ashworth d. Gunner Miller to win the Heavyweight Title.
Friday, March 24, 2017
Impact + Main Event
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash, Josh Mathews, & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
-Davey Richards(w/ Angelina Love) d. Suicide after a low-flying roundhouse kick (5:59).
-Mahabali Shera, Garza Jr., & Laredo Kid d. Idris Abraham, Fallah Bahh, & Mario Bokara when Shera pinned Bokara with the Skyhigh (5:21).
-Reno Scum(Adam Thornstowe & Luster The Legend) d. The Decay(Abyss & Crazzy Steve)(w/ Women's Champion Rosemary Rush); Rosemary accidentally blinded Steve with green mist, leading to Luster pinning Steve after he and Adam hit a double-team curbstomp (6:55).
-Moose vs. Eli Drake for the Grand Title never officially started as Cody Rhodes(w/ Brandi Rhodes) attacked Moose with a chair.
-The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik)(w/ Konnan, Homicide, & Diamante) d. The Death Crew Council(James Storm & Bram Cameron)(w/ Eddie Kingston); Kingston accidentally hit Storm, leading to Santana pinning Storm after he and Ortiz delivered a double belly-to-back suplex into a face-first drop (6:30 aired).
-O.D.B. d. Rebel with the BAM(TKO) (4:00).
-Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley d. Jake Holmes(non-title) with the spear (1:59).
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Byron Saxton.
-Jinder Mahal d. Curtis Axel with a cobra clutch slam (3:46).
-"The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher & Gran Metalik d. "The Scottish Supernova" Noam Dar & Ariya Daivari(w/ Alicia Fox) when Gallagher pinned Dar after the corner dropkick (6:17 aired).
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash, Josh Mathews, & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
-Davey Richards(w/ Angelina Love) d. Suicide after a low-flying roundhouse kick (5:59).
-Mahabali Shera, Garza Jr., & Laredo Kid d. Idris Abraham, Fallah Bahh, & Mario Bokara when Shera pinned Bokara with the Skyhigh (5:21).
-Reno Scum(Adam Thornstowe & Luster The Legend) d. The Decay(Abyss & Crazzy Steve)(w/ Women's Champion Rosemary Rush); Rosemary accidentally blinded Steve with green mist, leading to Luster pinning Steve after he and Adam hit a double-team curbstomp (6:55).
-Moose vs. Eli Drake for the Grand Title never officially started as Cody Rhodes(w/ Brandi Rhodes) attacked Moose with a chair.
-The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik)(w/ Konnan, Homicide, & Diamante) d. The Death Crew Council(James Storm & Bram Cameron)(w/ Eddie Kingston); Kingston accidentally hit Storm, leading to Santana pinning Storm after he and Ortiz delivered a double belly-to-back suplex into a face-first drop (6:30 aired).
-O.D.B. d. Rebel with the BAM(TKO) (4:00).
-Heavyweight Champion Bobby Lashley d. Jake Holmes(non-title) with the spear (1:59).
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Byron Saxton.
-Jinder Mahal d. Curtis Axel with a cobra clutch slam (3:46).
-"The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher & Gran Metalik d. "The Scottish Supernova" Noam Dar & Ariya Daivari(w/ Alicia Fox) when Gallagher pinned Dar after the corner dropkick (6:17 aired).
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
WWE NXT
-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Nigel McGuinness, & "Showtime" Percy Watson.
-Andrade "Cien" Almas d. Oney Lorcan with the hammerlock DDT (10:38 aired).
-Backstage: Do It Yourself(Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) talked up their NXT careers leading up to their Takeover triple threat match for the Tag Team Titles.
-Coming soon: Aleister Black.
-NXT Women's Champion Asuka Urai d. Priscilla Zuniga(aka Angel Rose)(non-title) with the Asuka Lock(crossface chicken wing) (2:57). Asuka hurled threats at Ember Moon, ending simply with "NO ECLIPSE!"
-The Revival(Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder) offered their opinions on the NXT Tag Team Title match at Takeover.
-Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong, & No Way Jose were interviewed about their grudge match against Sanity...
-Last week backstage: Kassius Ohno was interviewed about his NXT Title match loss to "The Glorious" Bobby Roode...but he was interrupted by "The Drifter" Elias Samson and his guitar. He said that Ohno didn't belong there, so Ohno asked if they wanted to find out who truly belonged...they would have a "loser-leaves-NXT" match.
-Backstage: Andrade Almas was interviewed about his Takeover match with the debuting Aleister Black.
-"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong, & "No Way" Jose Valenzuela fought Sanity(Eric Young, Killian Dane, & Alexander Wolfe)(w/ Nikki Cross) to a no-contest when all six men brawled in the ring (7:22 aired). The fight continued and Dillinger got Young by himself in the ring until Nikki Cross interjected herself...but that prompted the debuting Ruby Riot(fka Heidi Lovelace) to hit the ring and fight off Cross! The fan favorites turned the tide and stood tall to close the show!
-Next week: Akam Dhinsa of The Authors Of Pain vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Dash Wilder. Also: Ohno vs. Samson in a loser-leaves-NXT match and Heavy Machinery(Otis Dozovic & Tucker Knight) in action.
-Andrade "Cien" Almas d. Oney Lorcan with the hammerlock DDT (10:38 aired).
-Backstage: Do It Yourself(Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) talked up their NXT careers leading up to their Takeover triple threat match for the Tag Team Titles.
-Coming soon: Aleister Black.
-NXT Women's Champion Asuka Urai d. Priscilla Zuniga(aka Angel Rose)(non-title) with the Asuka Lock(crossface chicken wing) (2:57). Asuka hurled threats at Ember Moon, ending simply with "NO ECLIPSE!"
-The Revival(Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder) offered their opinions on the NXT Tag Team Title match at Takeover.
-Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong, & No Way Jose were interviewed about their grudge match against Sanity...
-Last week backstage: Kassius Ohno was interviewed about his NXT Title match loss to "The Glorious" Bobby Roode...but he was interrupted by "The Drifter" Elias Samson and his guitar. He said that Ohno didn't belong there, so Ohno asked if they wanted to find out who truly belonged...they would have a "loser-leaves-NXT" match.
-Backstage: Andrade Almas was interviewed about his Takeover match with the debuting Aleister Black.
-"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong, & "No Way" Jose Valenzuela fought Sanity(Eric Young, Killian Dane, & Alexander Wolfe)(w/ Nikki Cross) to a no-contest when all six men brawled in the ring (7:22 aired). The fight continued and Dillinger got Young by himself in the ring until Nikki Cross interjected herself...but that prompted the debuting Ruby Riot(fka Heidi Lovelace) to hit the ring and fight off Cross! The fan favorites turned the tide and stood tall to close the show!
-Next week: Akam Dhinsa of The Authors Of Pain vs. Johnny Gargano vs. Dash Wilder. Also: Ohno vs. Samson in a loser-leaves-NXT match and Heavy Machinery(Otis Dozovic & Tucker Knight) in action.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Smackdown, 205, This Week In Wrestling
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Tom Phillips, David Otunga, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. American Alpha(Jason Jordan & Chad Gable) to win the Smackdown Tag Team Titles; Jimmy crotched Jordan on the middle rope behind the referee's back and Jey got the pin on Jordan after a superkick (9:54 aired).
-Randy Orton d. Baron Corbin with the RKO after a distraction by Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose (9:40 aired).
-John Cena(w/ Nikki Bella) d. Johnny Fandango(w/ Tyler Breeze) with the STF as Nikki got Breeze in her own Fearless Lock(STF) (1:28).
-Becky Lynch vs. Carmella Van Damme(w/ James Ellsworth) ended in a no-contest when guest commentator Natalya Neidhart attacked both women (0:46). The situation turned into a huge brawl with Mickie James and Smackdown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss joining the fray.
WWE 205 Live
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Corey Graves.
-"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese d. T.J. Perkins after a released German suplex into an exposed turnbuckle, followed by the running knee in the corner (10:30).
-Akira Tozawa d. Alex Reynolds with the German suplex (0:07). Tozawa challenged "The" Brian Kendrick to face him, but Kendrick blindsided him while disguised as a security guard.
-Cruiserweight Champion "The Man That Gravity Forgot" Adrian Neville d. Mustafa Ali(non-title) with the Rings Of Saturn (15:19); Austin Aries did commentary.
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
NXT this week has:
-Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong, & "No Way" Jose Valenzuela vs. Eric Young, Killian Dane, & Alexander Wolfe
-Oney Lorcan vs. Andrade Almas
Main Event this week has:
-Jack Gallagher & Gran Metalik vs. Noam Dar & Ariya Daivari
-Curtis Axel vs. Jinder Mahal
NXT Takeover on Saturday 4/1 has:
-Bobby Roode vs. Shinsuke Nakamura - NXT Title
-The Authors Of Pain(Akam Dhinsa & Rezar Selmani) vs. Do It Yourself(Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) vs. The Revival(Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder) - NXT Tag Team Titles
-Asuka Urai vs. Ember Moon - NXT Women's Title
WrestleMania XXXIII is on Sunday 4/2:
-Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton - WWE Title
-Bill Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar - Universal Title
-Dean Ambrose vs. Baron Corbin - Intercontinental Title
-Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens - U.S. Title
-The Bullet Club(Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows) vs. Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Enzo Amore & "Big Cass" Colin Cassady - Raw Tag Team Titles
-Bayley Rose vs. Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax - Raw Women's Title
-Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James vs. Natalya Neidhart vs. Carmella Van Damme vs. ? - Smackdown Women's Title
-Adrian Neville vs. Austin Aries - Cruiserweight Title
-The Undertaker vs. Roman Reigns
-Seth Rollins vs. Triple H
-Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal
-John Cena & Nikki Bella vs. Mike Mizanin & Maryse Ouellet-Mizanin
-Shane McMahon vs. A.J. Styles
WWE has an NXT house show on Friday 4/28 in St. Charles, MO.
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact this Thursday has:
-The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Mike Draztik) vs. The Death Crew Council(James Storm & Bram Cameron)
-Reno Scum(Adam Thornstowe & Luster The Legend) vs. The Decay(Abyss & Crazzy Steve)
-Moose vs. Eli Drake
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) vs. The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) - Tag Team Titles
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Lakeland, FL:
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) - Tag Team Titles - Ladder Match
-Christopher Daniels vs. Dalton Castle - Heavyweight Title
-Marty Scurll vs. Adam Cole - T.V. Title
-Jay Lethal vs. Cody Rhodes - Bullrope Match
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) & Bully Ray vs. The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) & "Hangman" Adam Page
-Jay White & Dragon Lee vs. Will Ospreay & Volador Jr.
ROH has a show on Saturday 4/8 in Baltimore, MD.
ROH returns to the St. Louis area on Sunday 6/4 in Collinsville, IL.
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
NJPW On AXS this Friday has:
-Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
-Hirooki Goto vs. Naomichi Marufuji
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.luchaunderground.com)
Next new episode on Wednesday 5/31 has:
-Johnny Mundo vs. Willie Mack - Heavyweight Title "All Night Long" Match
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NATIONAL WRASSLIN' LEAGUE(www.nwleague.com)
Next show is Sunday 3/26 in St. Louis, MO:
-Maverick vs. Cornell Douglass - St. Louis Title Tournament
-Matthew Grundy vs. Todd Letterman - St. Louis Title Tournament
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Davey Gibson
NWL has a show on Saturday 4/1 in Kansas City, MO:
-Blaine Meeks vs. Dak Draper - Kansas City Title Tournament Final
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted as it becomes available.
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 4/15 in East Carondelet, IL featuring the Classic Title tournament:
-Flash Flanagan vs. Curtis Wylde vs. Marc Houston - Tournament Semifinal
-Ken Kasa vs. Chris Hargas - Tournament Semifinal
SICW has a show on Saturday 4/29 in Millstadt, IL.
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Lemay, MO.
MMWA has a show on Saturday 4/8 in St. Louis, MO:
-Brandon Espinosa vs. J-Mal Swagg - Heavyweight Title Series
-Ace Hawkins vs. Moondog Rover - Heavyweight Title Series
-Barackus vs. Da'Marius Jones - Heavyweight Title Series
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/25 in Alton, IL:
-Davey Vega(Ego Busters) vs. Paco Gonzalez(Resurgence) - Gateway Heritage Title
-Mat Fitchett(Resurgence) vs. Danny Adams(Ego Busters)
-Alexandre Rudolph(Blacklist) vs. Evan Gelistico(Submission Squad)
-Gary Jay(Submission Squad) vs. Angelus Layne(Blacklist)
-Roscoe Eat Lisa(Zakk Sawyers & Mikey McFinnegan)(Resurgence) vs. Beauty & The Beast(Stevie Fierce & Rob Matter)(Ego Busters)
-Matt Knicks vs. Adrian Surge(Ego Busters) vs. Keon Option vs. Austin Blackburn(Submission Squad)
-Makaze(Blacklist) vs. Everett Connors(Submission Squad)
-Sean Orleans(Ego Busters) vs. Christian Rose
GLORY PRO WRESTLING(https://twitter.com/glorypro2017)
Next show is Sunday 5/7 in Alton, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Penta El Cero Miedo
-Jason Kincaid vs. Myron Reed - Crown Of Glory Title
-Sami Callihan vs. Curt Stallion
-Jason Cade vs. Danny Adams
-David Starr vs. Everett Connors
-The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) vs. The Boys From Jolleyville(T-Money & Nasty Russ)
-Louis Lyndon vs. Johnathan Wolf vs. Tyler Matrix vs. Brandon Espinosa vs. Hakim Zane vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Gary Jay vs. Ethan Page vs. Space Monkey vs. Jake Something
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 7/9 in Belleville, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Cody Rhodes
-Appearing: A.R. Fox, Austin Theory, Space Monkey
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 8/20 in Alton, IL:
-Appearing: Jeff Cobb, Scarlet & Graves(Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz)
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Next show is Saturday 4/15 in Warsaw, MO:
-Jay Howard vs. Karim Brigante - Heavyweight Title - No-Countout-No-DQ-No-Time-Limit Match
-Ace Hawkins vs. Elvis Aliaga vs. Jack Gamble vs. Jon Webb - Mayhem Title
-Next Gen Tournament: Barackus, Varik Morgan
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Troy, MO.
GATEWAY ELITE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/TheGatewayElite)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted as it becomes available.
STRIDE PRO WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/Cmaprowrestling/)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Marion, IL:
-The Midwest Mafia(Jake Capone & Red Daniels) vs. Maximum Overdrive(Ax Allwardt & Scott Phoenix) vs. Team XXX(Joey O'Riley & Jay Spade) vs. Billy Hills & Sarah Summers - Tag Team Titles
WRESTLING OVER EVERYTHING(woe-wrestling.webnode.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/20 in Centreville, IL.
PRO WRESTLING RESURGENCE(www.facebook.com/ProWrestlingResurgence)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Swansea, IL:
-Heavyweight Title Tournament Final
-Jason Roberts vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title Tournament Semifinal
-Paco Gonzalez vs. Everett Connors - Heavyweight Title Tournament Semifinal
-Joey Ryan vs. Curt Stallion
PWR has a show on Friday 5/12 in Sauget, IL(Pop's):
-A.C.H. vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Appearing: Joey Ryan
CENTRAL STATES CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(nwaccw.x10.bz)
Next show is Friday 3/31 in Lebanon, MO:
-Deven Spade vs. Mitch Johnson - NWA Central States Title Ladder Match
-Karim Brigante vs. Jay Howard - NWA Missouri Title
-Paloma Starr vs. Miss Monica Passeri
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Jerseyville, IL:
-Gauge Evans vs. Victor Cortez - Heavyweight Title
-Curtis Payne vs. Xavier Frost - Last-Man-Standing Match
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Fair Grove, MO:
-"The Iceman" Howard Moritz vs. Superstar Steve Fender - Heavyweight Title
CCW(www.capewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/25 in Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Brandon Barbwire vs. Sarge O'Riley - Heavyweight Title
-Ace Hawkins vs. Brandon Espinosa - MWR Missouri Title
-Billy Hills & Dell Tucker vs. Blaster & Syn - Tag Team Titles
-Austin Lane vs. Hollis Giroux
-Marni Gras vs. Nikki Lane vs. Sarah Summers
-Jason Vaughn vs. J.D. Wilk
-Tatt2 vs. Cody Wilson
CCW has a show on Friday 4/21 in Cape Girardeau, MO featuring the Luna Vachon Memorial Tournament:
-Tournament Participants: Leva Bates, Mickie Knuckles, Nikki Lane, Ruby Raze, Sarah Summers, Miss Monica Passeri, Li'l Bit, Amazing Maria
CCW has a show on Saturday 4/22 in Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Joey Ryan vs. Davey Vega
-Appearing: Jeff Cobb, Colt Cabana
RINGSIDE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(rcwprowrestling.blogspot.com)
RCW has a show on Saturday 5/6 in Lebanon, MO:
-Appearing: Ricky Steamboat
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/25 in Des Moines, IA:
-Marek Brave vs. Kraig Keesaman - Heavyweight Title
-Battle Royal For The Vacant Pure Wrestling Title
-The Mexi-Tai Warriors(Supafli & Sentai) vs. The Heroes For Hire(Jimmy Rockwell & Zach Thompson) - Tag Team Titles
-Appearing: Mick Foley
3XW has a show on Friday 4/7 in Des Moines, IA:
-Marek Brave vs. Hype Gotti - Heavyweight Title
-The Mexi-Tai Warriors(Supafli & Sentai) vs. The Bayside Bruisers(Jaysin Strife & J.C. Slater) - Tag Team Titles
-Xander Killer vs. Mark Sterling
-The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West) vs. Cuco Santiago & Hefe Barbosa
-"Chainsaw" Stephen M. King vs. Rory Fox
-Duke Cornell vs. Bennett James
-Curt Gannon vs. Brian Blade
-"Iceman" Howard Moritz vs. Ricky Kwong - Dance-Off
-Battle Royal
WARRIOR'S CODE WRESTLING(https://www.facebook.com/warriorscodewrestling1)
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 Thursday 3/30 in Casselberry, FL:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. A.C.H. - EVOLVE Title
-Catch Point(Tracy Williams & Fred Yehi) vs. Michael Elgin & Donovan Dijak - Tag Team Titles
-Ricochet vs. Keith Lee
-Matt Riddle vs. Drew Galloway
-Timothy Thatcher vs. Chris Dickinson
-Ethan Page vs. Austin Theory
-Jason Kincaid vs. Jaka
EVOLVE has a show on Friday 3/31 in Casselberry, FL:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Michael Elgin
-Keith Lee vs. Donovan Dijak
-Matt Riddle vs. Fred Yehi
-Tracy Williams, Chris Dickinson, & Jaka vs. Jason Kincaid, Sammy Guevara, & Austin Theory
-Lio Rush vs. Drew Galloway
-A.C.H. vs. Timothy Thatcher
EVOLVE has a show on Saturday 4/1 in Orlando, FL:
-Drew Galloway vs. Tracy Williams vs. Fred Yehi vs. Matt Riddle vs. Parrow vs. Jon Davis - For The World Wrestling Network Title
-Lufisto vs. Su Yung - SHINE Title
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Mark Haskins
-A.C.H. vs. Pete Dunne
-Ethan Page vs. Jimmy Havoc
-Travis Banks & T.K. Cooper vs. Chris Dickinson & Jaka
-Jason Kincaid vs. Keith Lee
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 4/21 in Reseda, CA:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Dick Togo
-Chuck Taylor vs. Marty Scurll - Street Fight
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson)
-Michael Elgin vs. Mark Haskins
-Matt Riddle vs. Adam Cole
-Jeff Cobb vs. Keith Lee
-Rey Fenix vs. Lio Rush
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Friday 3/31 in Fern Park, FL:
-Cornelius Crummels & Sonny DeFarge vs. Chuck Taylor(tm) & Dustin Taylor - Campeonates De Parejas Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Ultramantis Black vs. Grado
-Xyberhawx2000(Sylverhawk & Razerhawk) vs. The Closers(Rick Roland & Sloan Caprice)
-Silver Ant & Missile Assault Man vs.
CHIKARA has a show on Saturday 4/1 in Fern Park, FL:
-Ultramantis Black vs. Juan Francisco De Coronado - Grand Championship
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Max Smashmaster
-Space Monkey vs. Wani - Young Lions' Cup
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/ThisIsWhyWeWrestle)
Next show is Saturday 3/25 in Cornelia, GA:
-Gunner Miller vs. Jacob Ashworth - Heavyweight Title - Referee Scottie Wrenn
-Se7en, Odinson, & Brad Cash vs. Kevin Blue, Billy Buck, & Chris Spectra - Fan-Lumberjack Strap Match
-The Hate Junkies(Stryknyn & Dany Only) vs. Tank & Iceberg - Four-Corners-Of-Pain Match
-Tyson Dean vs. Fry Daddy - NWA North American Title
-The Lynch Mob(Matt & Joey Lynch) vs. The Monarchy(Prince Apollo & Black Baron) - Tag Team Titles - Three-Stages-Of-Hell Match
-Crystal Rose vs. Rock 'N' Roll Rock C - Women's Title
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Friday 4/21 in Metuchen, NJ:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Matt Hardy - Street Fight
-Sami Callihan vs. Bully Ray
-Brian Cage vs. Montel Vontavious Porter
HOH has a show on Saturday 4/22 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Tommy Dreamer & Bully Ray vs. The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff)
-Penta El Cero Miedo vs. Sami Callihan
HOH has a show on Friday 5/19 in St. James, NY:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Cody Rhodes
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Orlando, FL:
-Mercedes Martinez vs. Candice LeRae - SHIMMER Title
-Vanessa Kraven & Tessa Blanchard vs. Mia Yim & Kay Lee Ray - Tag Team Titles
-"Sexy Star" Dulce Garcia vs. Kellyanne
-Santana Garrett vs. Shayna Baszler
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/12 in Ybor City, FL.
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Next show is Thursday 3/23 in Jeffersonville, IN.
IWA-MS has a show on Saturday 3/25 in Memphis, IN:
-Aidan Blackhart vs. John Wayne Murdoch - Four-Corners-Of-Pain Match
-Tracey Smothers vs. Mance Warner
-Biff Wellington III vs. Corey Storm
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Rosemont, IL.
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/
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-Commentators: Tom Phillips, David Otunga, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. American Alpha(Jason Jordan & Chad Gable) to win the Smackdown Tag Team Titles; Jimmy crotched Jordan on the middle rope behind the referee's back and Jey got the pin on Jordan after a superkick (9:54 aired).
-Randy Orton d. Baron Corbin with the RKO after a distraction by Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose (9:40 aired).
-John Cena(w/ Nikki Bella) d. Johnny Fandango(w/ Tyler Breeze) with the STF as Nikki got Breeze in her own Fearless Lock(STF) (1:28).
-Becky Lynch vs. Carmella Van Damme(w/ James Ellsworth) ended in a no-contest when guest commentator Natalya Neidhart attacked both women (0:46). The situation turned into a huge brawl with Mickie James and Smackdown Women's Champion Alexa Bliss joining the fray.
WWE 205 Live
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Corey Graves.
-"The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese d. T.J. Perkins after a released German suplex into an exposed turnbuckle, followed by the running knee in the corner (10:30).
-Akira Tozawa d. Alex Reynolds with the German suplex (0:07). Tozawa challenged "The" Brian Kendrick to face him, but Kendrick blindsided him while disguised as a security guard.
-Cruiserweight Champion "The Man That Gravity Forgot" Adrian Neville d. Mustafa Ali(non-title) with the Rings Of Saturn (15:19); Austin Aries did commentary.
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
NXT this week has:
-Tye Dillinger, Roderick Strong, & "No Way" Jose Valenzuela vs. Eric Young, Killian Dane, & Alexander Wolfe
-Oney Lorcan vs. Andrade Almas
Main Event this week has:
-Jack Gallagher & Gran Metalik vs. Noam Dar & Ariya Daivari
-Curtis Axel vs. Jinder Mahal
NXT Takeover on Saturday 4/1 has:
-Bobby Roode vs. Shinsuke Nakamura - NXT Title
-The Authors Of Pain(Akam Dhinsa & Rezar Selmani) vs. Do It Yourself(Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) vs. The Revival(Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder) - NXT Tag Team Titles
-Asuka Urai vs. Ember Moon - NXT Women's Title
WrestleMania XXXIII is on Sunday 4/2:
-Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton - WWE Title
-Bill Goldberg vs. Brock Lesnar - Universal Title
-Dean Ambrose vs. Baron Corbin - Intercontinental Title
-Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens - U.S. Title
-The Bullet Club(Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows) vs. Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy vs. Enzo Amore & "Big Cass" Colin Cassady - Raw Tag Team Titles
-Bayley Rose vs. Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax - Raw Women's Title
-Alexa Bliss vs. Becky Lynch vs. Mickie James vs. Natalya Neidhart vs. Carmella Van Damme vs. ? - Smackdown Women's Title
-Adrian Neville vs. Austin Aries - Cruiserweight Title
-The Undertaker vs. Roman Reigns
-Seth Rollins vs. Triple H
-Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal
-John Cena & Nikki Bella vs. Mike Mizanin & Maryse Ouellet-Mizanin
-Shane McMahon vs. A.J. Styles
WWE has an NXT house show on Friday 4/28 in St. Charles, MO.
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact this Thursday has:
-The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Mike Draztik) vs. The Death Crew Council(James Storm & Bram Cameron)
-Reno Scum(Adam Thornstowe & Luster The Legend) vs. The Decay(Abyss & Crazzy Steve)
-Moose vs. Eli Drake
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) vs. The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) - Tag Team Titles
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Lakeland, FL:
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) - Tag Team Titles - Ladder Match
-Christopher Daniels vs. Dalton Castle - Heavyweight Title
-Marty Scurll vs. Adam Cole - T.V. Title
-Jay Lethal vs. Cody Rhodes - Bullrope Match
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark) & Bully Ray vs. The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) & "Hangman" Adam Page
-Jay White & Dragon Lee vs. Will Ospreay & Volador Jr.
ROH has a show on Saturday 4/8 in Baltimore, MD.
ROH returns to the St. Louis area on Sunday 6/4 in Collinsville, IL.
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
NJPW On AXS this Friday has:
-Kazuchika Okada vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi
-Hirooki Goto vs. Naomichi Marufuji
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.luchaunderground.com)
Next new episode on Wednesday 5/31 has:
-Johnny Mundo vs. Willie Mack - Heavyweight Title "All Night Long" Match
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NATIONAL WRASSLIN' LEAGUE(www.nwleague.com)
Next show is Sunday 3/26 in St. Louis, MO:
-Maverick vs. Cornell Douglass - St. Louis Title Tournament
-Matthew Grundy vs. Todd Letterman - St. Louis Title Tournament
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Davey Gibson
NWL has a show on Saturday 4/1 in Kansas City, MO:
-Blaine Meeks vs. Dak Draper - Kansas City Title Tournament Final
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted as it becomes available.
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 4/15 in East Carondelet, IL featuring the Classic Title tournament:
-Flash Flanagan vs. Curtis Wylde vs. Marc Houston - Tournament Semifinal
-Ken Kasa vs. Chris Hargas - Tournament Semifinal
SICW has a show on Saturday 4/29 in Millstadt, IL.
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Lemay, MO.
MMWA has a show on Saturday 4/8 in St. Louis, MO:
-Brandon Espinosa vs. J-Mal Swagg - Heavyweight Title Series
-Ace Hawkins vs. Moondog Rover - Heavyweight Title Series
-Barackus vs. Da'Marius Jones - Heavyweight Title Series
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/25 in Alton, IL:
-Davey Vega(Ego Busters) vs. Paco Gonzalez(Resurgence) - Gateway Heritage Title
-Mat Fitchett(Resurgence) vs. Danny Adams(Ego Busters)
-Alexandre Rudolph(Blacklist) vs. Evan Gelistico(Submission Squad)
-Gary Jay(Submission Squad) vs. Angelus Layne(Blacklist)
-Roscoe Eat Lisa(Zakk Sawyers & Mikey McFinnegan)(Resurgence) vs. Beauty & The Beast(Stevie Fierce & Rob Matter)(Ego Busters)
-Matt Knicks vs. Adrian Surge(Ego Busters) vs. Keon Option vs. Austin Blackburn(Submission Squad)
-Makaze(Blacklist) vs. Everett Connors(Submission Squad)
-Sean Orleans(Ego Busters) vs. Christian Rose
GLORY PRO WRESTLING(https://twitter.com/glorypro2017)
Next show is Sunday 5/7 in Alton, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Penta El Cero Miedo
-Jason Kincaid vs. Myron Reed - Crown Of Glory Title
-Sami Callihan vs. Curt Stallion
-Jason Cade vs. Danny Adams
-David Starr vs. Everett Connors
-The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) vs. The Boys From Jolleyville(T-Money & Nasty Russ)
-Louis Lyndon vs. Johnathan Wolf vs. Tyler Matrix vs. Brandon Espinosa vs. Hakim Zane vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Gary Jay vs. Ethan Page vs. Space Monkey vs. Jake Something
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 7/9 in Belleville, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Cody Rhodes
-Appearing: A.R. Fox, Austin Theory, Space Monkey
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 8/20 in Alton, IL:
-Appearing: Jeff Cobb, Scarlet & Graves(Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz)
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Next show is Saturday 4/15 in Warsaw, MO:
-Jay Howard vs. Karim Brigante - Heavyweight Title - No-Countout-No-DQ-No-Time-Limit Match
-Ace Hawkins vs. Elvis Aliaga vs. Jack Gamble vs. Jon Webb - Mayhem Title
-Next Gen Tournament: Barackus, Varik Morgan
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Troy, MO.
GATEWAY ELITE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/TheGatewayElite)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted as it becomes available.
STRIDE PRO WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/Cmaprowrestling/)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Marion, IL:
-The Midwest Mafia(Jake Capone & Red Daniels) vs. Maximum Overdrive(Ax Allwardt & Scott Phoenix) vs. Team XXX(Joey O'Riley & Jay Spade) vs. Billy Hills & Sarah Summers - Tag Team Titles
WRESTLING OVER EVERYTHING(woe-wrestling.webnode.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/20 in Centreville, IL.
PRO WRESTLING RESURGENCE(www.facebook.com/ProWrestlingResurgence)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Swansea, IL:
-Heavyweight Title Tournament Final
-Jason Roberts vs. Brandon Espinosa - Heavyweight Title Tournament Semifinal
-Paco Gonzalez vs. Everett Connors - Heavyweight Title Tournament Semifinal
-Joey Ryan vs. Curt Stallion
PWR has a show on Friday 5/12 in Sauget, IL(Pop's):
-A.C.H. vs. Paco Gonzalez
-Appearing: Joey Ryan
CENTRAL STATES CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(nwaccw.x10.bz)
Next show is Friday 3/31 in Lebanon, MO:
-Deven Spade vs. Mitch Johnson - NWA Central States Title Ladder Match
-Karim Brigante vs. Jay Howard - NWA Missouri Title
-Paloma Starr vs. Miss Monica Passeri
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Jerseyville, IL:
-Gauge Evans vs. Victor Cortez - Heavyweight Title
-Curtis Payne vs. Xavier Frost - Last-Man-Standing Match
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Fair Grove, MO:
-"The Iceman" Howard Moritz vs. Superstar Steve Fender - Heavyweight Title
CCW(www.capewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/25 in Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Brandon Barbwire vs. Sarge O'Riley - Heavyweight Title
-Ace Hawkins vs. Brandon Espinosa - MWR Missouri Title
-Billy Hills & Dell Tucker vs. Blaster & Syn - Tag Team Titles
-Austin Lane vs. Hollis Giroux
-Marni Gras vs. Nikki Lane vs. Sarah Summers
-Jason Vaughn vs. J.D. Wilk
-Tatt2 vs. Cody Wilson
CCW has a show on Friday 4/21 in Cape Girardeau, MO featuring the Luna Vachon Memorial Tournament:
-Tournament Participants: Leva Bates, Mickie Knuckles, Nikki Lane, Ruby Raze, Sarah Summers, Miss Monica Passeri, Li'l Bit, Amazing Maria
CCW has a show on Saturday 4/22 in Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Joey Ryan vs. Davey Vega
-Appearing: Jeff Cobb, Colt Cabana
RINGSIDE CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(rcwprowrestling.blogspot.com)
RCW has a show on Saturday 5/6 in Lebanon, MO:
-Appearing: Ricky Steamboat
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/25 in Des Moines, IA:
-Marek Brave vs. Kraig Keesaman - Heavyweight Title
-Battle Royal For The Vacant Pure Wrestling Title
-The Mexi-Tai Warriors(Supafli & Sentai) vs. The Heroes For Hire(Jimmy Rockwell & Zach Thompson) - Tag Team Titles
-Appearing: Mick Foley
3XW has a show on Friday 4/7 in Des Moines, IA:
-Marek Brave vs. Hype Gotti - Heavyweight Title
-The Mexi-Tai Warriors(Supafli & Sentai) vs. The Bayside Bruisers(Jaysin Strife & J.C. Slater) - Tag Team Titles
-Xander Killer vs. Mark Sterling
-The American Bulldogs(Mad Dog McDowell & Jon West) vs. Cuco Santiago & Hefe Barbosa
-"Chainsaw" Stephen M. King vs. Rory Fox
-Duke Cornell vs. Bennett James
-Curt Gannon vs. Brian Blade
-"Iceman" Howard Moritz vs. Ricky Kwong - Dance-Off
-Battle Royal
WARRIOR'S CODE WRESTLING(https://www.facebook.com/warriorscodewrestling1)
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 Thursday 3/30 in Casselberry, FL:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. A.C.H. - EVOLVE Title
-Catch Point(Tracy Williams & Fred Yehi) vs. Michael Elgin & Donovan Dijak - Tag Team Titles
-Ricochet vs. Keith Lee
-Matt Riddle vs. Drew Galloway
-Timothy Thatcher vs. Chris Dickinson
-Ethan Page vs. Austin Theory
-Jason Kincaid vs. Jaka
EVOLVE has a show on Friday 3/31 in Casselberry, FL:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Michael Elgin
-Keith Lee vs. Donovan Dijak
-Matt Riddle vs. Fred Yehi
-Tracy Williams, Chris Dickinson, & Jaka vs. Jason Kincaid, Sammy Guevara, & Austin Theory
-Lio Rush vs. Drew Galloway
-A.C.H. vs. Timothy Thatcher
EVOLVE has a show on Saturday 4/1 in Orlando, FL:
-Drew Galloway vs. Tracy Williams vs. Fred Yehi vs. Matt Riddle vs. Parrow vs. Jon Davis - For The World Wrestling Network Title
-Lufisto vs. Su Yung - SHINE Title
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Mark Haskins
-A.C.H. vs. Pete Dunne
-Ethan Page vs. Jimmy Havoc
-Travis Banks & T.K. Cooper vs. Chris Dickinson & Jaka
-Jason Kincaid vs. Keith Lee
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 4/21 in Reseda, CA:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Dick Togo
-Chuck Taylor vs. Marty Scurll - Street Fight
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson)
-Michael Elgin vs. Mark Haskins
-Matt Riddle vs. Adam Cole
-Jeff Cobb vs. Keith Lee
-Rey Fenix vs. Lio Rush
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Friday 3/31 in Fern Park, FL:
-Cornelius Crummels & Sonny DeFarge vs. Chuck Taylor(tm) & Dustin Taylor - Campeonates De Parejas Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Ultramantis Black vs. Grado
-Xyberhawx2000(Sylverhawk & Razerhawk) vs. The Closers(Rick Roland & Sloan Caprice)
-Silver Ant & Missile Assault Man vs.
CHIKARA has a show on Saturday 4/1 in Fern Park, FL:
-Ultramantis Black vs. Juan Francisco De Coronado - Grand Championship
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Max Smashmaster
-Space Monkey vs. Wani - Young Lions' Cup
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/ThisIsWhyWeWrestle)
Next show is Saturday 3/25 in Cornelia, GA:
-Gunner Miller vs. Jacob Ashworth - Heavyweight Title - Referee Scottie Wrenn
-Se7en, Odinson, & Brad Cash vs. Kevin Blue, Billy Buck, & Chris Spectra - Fan-Lumberjack Strap Match
-The Hate Junkies(Stryknyn & Dany Only) vs. Tank & Iceberg - Four-Corners-Of-Pain Match
-Tyson Dean vs. Fry Daddy - NWA North American Title
-The Lynch Mob(Matt & Joey Lynch) vs. The Monarchy(Prince Apollo & Black Baron) - Tag Team Titles - Three-Stages-Of-Hell Match
-Crystal Rose vs. Rock 'N' Roll Rock C - Women's Title
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Friday 4/21 in Metuchen, NJ:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Matt Hardy - Street Fight
-Sami Callihan vs. Bully Ray
-Brian Cage vs. Montel Vontavious Porter
HOH has a show on Saturday 4/22 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Tommy Dreamer & Bully Ray vs. The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff)
-Penta El Cero Miedo vs. Sami Callihan
HOH has a show on Friday 5/19 in St. James, NY:
-Tommy Dreamer vs. Cody Rhodes
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/1 in Orlando, FL:
-Mercedes Martinez vs. Candice LeRae - SHIMMER Title
-Vanessa Kraven & Tessa Blanchard vs. Mia Yim & Kay Lee Ray - Tag Team Titles
-"Sexy Star" Dulce Garcia vs. Kellyanne
-Santana Garrett vs. Shayna Baszler
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/12 in Ybor City, FL.
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Next show is Thursday 3/23 in Jeffersonville, IN.
IWA-MS has a show on Saturday 3/25 in Memphis, IN:
-Aidan Blackhart vs. John Wayne Murdoch - Four-Corners-Of-Pain Match
-Tracey Smothers vs. Mance Warner
-Biff Wellington III vs. Corey Storm
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/8 in Rosemont, IL.
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
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SICW Special Comment
Now, as promised, a special comment about Saturday's Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling show at the Community Center in East Carondelet, Illinois.
DISCLAIMER: I'm biased. Deal with it.
It had been some time since I had been to the East Carondelet venue; I was last there in August(when I went from Dynamo Pro straight to SICW to catch the second half of the event) and my last full show at the building was in June. I suppose it's fallen on my priority list for the simple reason that I can catch up on the events and matches via Wrestling Explosion. At any rate, it's always a good time and a very old-school crowd. There was an old guy in a striped referee's shirt in the audience and I was never totally sure if he might decide to jump in the ring in the event of a ref bump...heh.
One thing I did not miss was the possibility of being stopped by a train on the way to the show...that actually stopped me from attending a show on one occasion. (The train came to a complete stop and I sat there for forty-five minutes before turning around and opting for a comedy show that evening...I wasn't aware of the route to go around a stopped train.) On this occasion, the train only halted my expedition for about five minutes and I arrived with time to spare. The show had a fine turnout as usual...SICW has a dedicated loyal audience and they tend to draw a couple hundred to the building for a standard evening of wrestling.
Your ring announcer was Drew Abbenhaus; your referees were Shaft, Nick Ridenour, Jay King, and Terry Riley.
The television commentary is now being done live as the action happens, so Drew has his hands full as both ring announcer and T.V. commentator. He had good company on this night as Wrestling At The Chase announcer Larry Matysik returned to call the action for the first few matches. Over the course of the night, Drew was joined by Larry, former Classic Wrestling Champion Danny Boy Hawkins, Big Daddy, and Travis Cook. I have done commentary with Travis in the past and my job description could best be described as "spectator".
The National Anthem was sung by the young lady known as Morgan, as she's become a semi-regular in that position. Promoter Herb Simmons said a few words to the audience to update the goings-on; SICW returns to Millstadt on April 29th and I may make it to that event.
Drew segued into a ten-bell salute for not only Outlaw Ron Bass(who was a bit before my time, but was best known in the World Wrestling Federation for his feud with Brutus Beefcake), but also music legend Chuck Berry.
Since I'm a bit behind on things, a few quick notes: The long-awaited title bout between Ron Powers and Brandon Espinosa ended in a quick disqualification finish, continuing Powers' feud with the Travis Cook Organization. However, the promotion was caught off guard by Powers' sudden retirement in January; he had been winding down his career and the death of his father convinced him to hang up the boots. (Your mileage may vary on how the National Wrasslin' League factored into the situation.) At any rate, that left SICW without a titleholder and a sixteen-man tournament was set up to crown a new champion.
Ax Allwardt vs. Cowboy Marc Houston, Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: Houston started out as a fan favorite in SICW as he traded wins with Chris Hargas, but he took on a more aggressive attitude in his February tournament bout with fan favorite Bobby D. On the other side of the coin, Ax rejected his manager Big Daddy's attempts to interfere in his first-round match with Jayson Khaos; that led to Ax firing Big Daddy after winning the bout on his own. Despite Ax's experience, he had an uphill battle against the big cowboy...he did manage to target Houston's leg after a missed kneedrop. However, Houston was just too big and strong to overcome as he picked up the win with a lariat in 4:57. Drew interviewed Houston after the match and he vowed to do whatever it took to become the champion, culminating in throwing the microphone down to the mat. THOSE COST MONEY, DAMMIT~!
Flash Flanagan vs. "Volatile" Curtis Wylde(w/ Wyldefyre), Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: Flanagan returned to SICW fairly recently and won his first-round bout with Johnny Blade in short order; meanwhile, the Wyldes have been dealing with an infatuated Moondog Rover (despite Curtis defeating the fan favorite to advance in the tourney). Flanagan has become more of a fan favorite in recent times after graciously surrending his title last year due to his injury. Wylde was quickly frustrated by the veteran and threw a chair into the ring, so Flash took what was offered and pulled out a Sabu-style triple-jump plancha onto Wylde! (For you youngsters, that's a running jump from the mat to the set-up chair to the top rope before diving onto the opponent; particularly impressive with the low clearance of the ceiling in that venue!) Unfortunately, that was about it for the match as Marc Houston ran out to attack BOTH men for the no-contest in 1:31; he beat down both with the chair for good measure. In the confusion, Moondog Rover came out and carried Wyldefyre to the backstage area...she was not seen again that evening, though Moondog had a match later in the show. Drew interviewed Houston again, who said that he was ensuring himself a bye in the semifinals. Hmm...the originally-posted brackets had Flanagan-Wylde and Houston on opposite sides, so I guess tournament brackets are subject to change like wrestling cards.
J. Savage vs. Bubba Troll: This was Troll's first match in several months as he had taken a hiatus due to nagging injuries. J. Savage is a newcomer from the Kansas City area and has primarily competed for Kansas City Xtreme Wrestling (also the home of "The Suplex Cyclone" Curt Gannon). Unfortunately for him, he was at a severe disadvantage in terms of size and power...this was a pretty one-sided affair. Troll got a fairly positive response for his return, but his trash-talking turned the fans against him in a hurry. He repeatedly pulled Savage up from pin attempts, finally putting him out of his misery after two Vader Bombs in 3:22.
Moondog Rover vs. Purple Passion: Passion borrowed the theme music of his compatriot "Flaming" Freddie Fury for the evening; he even brought Fury's mask to the ring with him and put it on the ringpost. Some people even thought it WAS Fury at first, but they have different hoods. (WHY DO I KNOW THIS?) Moondog OVAH~! remains one of the most popular veterans in the St. Louis scene; he even has a new T-shirt nowadays, but I was a bit short on cash. (Too many eBay Transformers, I suppose.) Rover finished with the World's Strongest Slam in 5:46.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Pepsi, cheeseburger, bottle of water, Hershey's bar with almonds, and Mountain Dew. Yeah, I indulged...need to eat a bigger dinner before these events. (All the best to Ben; he was absent from wrestling for the evening after a death in his family.)
During the intermission, Drew interviewed Sean Vincent; he had to withdraw from the tournament due to illness which forced him to miss the February show. Drew asked him about the tournament favorites and Vincent talked up Flanagan and Wylde...despite the fact that they had already competed that night and presumably been eliminated. Whoops.
Bobby D(w/ "The Enforcer" Jimmy D) vs. Jayson Khaos: Khaos made his SICW debut in February as a last-minute replacement; he and Ax Allwardt filled in for Vincent and Cousin Gator. There were a bunch of kids in the audience who were EXTREMELY vocal in their support for both Bobby and Jimmy D, repeatedly chanting their names for the duration of their matches! (I wish I still had that kind of energy and enthusiasm...) Bobby D delivered a Pedigree but Khaos kicked out at two...all hail? Khaos recovered to deliver a Death Valley Driver onto the knee followed by a sliding lariat for his own near-fall. Khaos followed up with a DDT, but the time limit expired in 10:00...perhaps they'll meet again sometime.
"The Enforcer" Jimmy D vs. Johnny Blade(w/ Big Daddy): Big Daddy's stable appears to have downsized as Ax cut ties with him in February and Troll is flying solo; he's occasionally managed Waco but the masked man has moved on to other things (more on that later). Blade had to rebound after his humiliating sixteen-second loss to Flanagan in the tournament...he focused his attack on the leg after clipping D's knee. He got the tapout win with a figure-four leglock in 5:50...all righty then.
Drew interviewed promoter Herb Simmons about the tournament controversy...would Marc Houston get a bye? Herb said that Flanagan and Wylde didn't technically lose and Houston shouldn't be rewarded for his action, so he was considering a triple threat semifinal of Flanagan vs. Wylde vs. Houston. More on that as it develops.
Intermission numero dos~! I should save my money for when the concessions are discounted at the end of the night...the hot dogs went FAST after that point.
"Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent & "Big Country" Clint Poe vs. Guerrilla Warfare(The Big Texan & Waco): Reunited and it feels so good... Poe is another new "hoss" import for SICW; he was defeated by Dave Vaughn in the title tournament. Texan lost to Chris Hargas in the first round while Waco fell to Gary Jackson. Texan & Waco are former Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance Tag Team Champions but hadn't joined forces since Texan's unmasking and the team's subsequent split. They obviously had the advantage in tag team experience and isolated Vincent for several minutes, even ripping off his T-shirt. (THOSE COST MONEY, DAMMIT~!) They even put a mysterious international object to good use, presumably borrowed from the M.I.A. Attila Khan. However, they went to the well once too often and Waco accidentally hit Texan with the weapon. Poe had been unable to lift Texan for power moves up to that point, but he finally got him up for a huge powerslam to get the duke in 13:50.
"Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson vs. "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook), Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: This match was portrayed as a battle between teacher and student with Travis vowing that Hargas would finally surpass Jackson. These two had crossed paths in the past but it had been a few years since that time. They had a really solid bout; I thought it was one of the better matches of the night. Jackson appeared to have the match won with the Texas Cloverleaf, but Cook distracted the referee at a key moment (during which Hargas may or may not have been tapping out). The temporary loss of focus was costly as Hargas was able to recover, taking Jackson down to the mat with a crucifix for the flash pin in 9:59! Hargas advanced to the semifinals and was set to face the winner of the night's main event at the April show...
"Ironman" Ken Kasa vs. "The Unstable" Dave Vaughn, Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: These two know each other very well as former tag team partners as well as rivals; both men were once members of the Travis Cook Organization but have taken different paths. Travis joined Drew at the broadcast table for scouting purposes. It didn't take long for tempers to flare as the match broke down into fisticuffs on several occasions. Kasa had bandaged ribs from an attack by Vaughn at the February show; Vaughn had speared Kasa as he was standing on the ring apron, causing him to land hard on the edge of the ring frame. Kasa threw fists after an early Thesz Press, but his second attempt at the move was met by a mid-air spear by Vaughn. Vaughn focused his attack on Kasa's ribs after that point, but Kasa returned fire with a spear of his own. Vaughn turned the tide but Kasa nicely countered Vaughn's second spear attempt with a guillotine hold. Vaughn was able to reach the ropes and the fight spilled out of the ring, where Vaughn attempted to replicate his spear on the apron from the previous month. However, Kasa stopped the attempt with a kick to the head and teased a suplex to the floor (which would have seriously disrupted the broadcast table). Vaughn fought out of that and attempted to spear Kasa off the apron (which would have sent both men flying through the table), but Kasa countered that as well. Kasa went to the second rope to deliver his signature John Wu Dropkick but was too injured to capitalize...he finally made a cover and Vaughn barely got a shoulder up at 2 1/2. It came down to one last counter as Vaughn went for a sunset flip and Kasa blocked the move by kneeling down and hooking both legs...that allowed Kasa to edge out the win in 12:22!
With the semifinal set as another battle of former compatriots, Travis ran his mouth about Kasa's chances against Hargas in April. Kasa confronted Cook at ringside and Hargas rushed out with a blindside attack on Kasa! The two brawled at ringside, but the key moment came when Kasa took a wild swing at Hargas and accidentally hit the ringpost. Hargas and Cook gloated over the fact that Kasa may have potentially broken his hand...that may put him at a disadvantage in the semis...
I touched base with a few people after the show, but there was no post-show restaurant trip on this night for whatever reason. (Brian Kelley was at the National Wrasslin' League show in Kansas City and I can only assume that Drew didn't feel up to it.) The NWL Kansas City Title tournament has come down to "The Man Without Fear" Blaine Meeks and "The Mile-High Magnum" Dak(ota) Draper in the finals...that one has been building for quite some time.
In other Saturday news, two of Dynamo Pro's newest trainees made their in-ring debuts at Midwest Impact Pro in Mt. Pulaski, Illinois as Savannah Stone defeated Rahne Victoria. It will be cool to see some new female talent in the Midwest. At Proving Ground Pro in Taylorville, Illinois, Stephen Wolf won the Ryan Buckley Memorial Cup Tournament to become the new Heavyweight Champion; also, Jason Roberts won the Cutting Edge Title from Johnny Wisdom. I had to work on Sunday evening so I didn't make it to Wrestling Over Everything in Swansea, IL; I am catching up via YouTube video as I type this and will add more detail to the results which are a few posts down from this one. Da'Marius Jones defeated Jake Parnell for the WOE Interstate Title and Leone Mephisto retained the Heavyweight Title against Brian Valor.
This coming weekend will be a full one as Pro Wrestling Championship Wrestling returns to Alton, Illinois on Saturday, plus the National Wrasslin' League returns to St. Louis for their first Sunday show. The Gateway Heritage Title will be defended at PWCS with Paco Gonzalez challenging Davey Vega for the championship. The NWL St. Louis Title tournament will continue into its semifinal matches with Mathew Grundy taking on Todd Letterman and Maverick facing Cornell Douglass, plus Kyle O'Reilly faces Davey Gibson.
As it stands right now, April looks like this:
-Saturday 4/1: World League Wrestling in Troy, MO; Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in Lemay, MO
-Saturday 4/8: Pro Wrestling Resurgence in Swansea, IL; Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in St. Louis, MO; World Powerhouse Wrestling in Jerseyville, IL
-Sunday 4/9: National Wrasslin' League in St. Louis, MO
-Saturday 4/15: Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling in East Carondelet, IL
-Friday 4/21: Cape Championship Wrestling in Cape Girardeau, MO
-Sunday 4/23: National Wrasslin' League in St. Louis, MO
-Saturday 4/29: Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling in Millstadt, IL
That's my special comment for this, the eleventh wrestling show I've attended in the year 2017. 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.
It had been some time since I had been to the East Carondelet venue; I was last there in August(when I went from Dynamo Pro straight to SICW to catch the second half of the event) and my last full show at the building was in June. I suppose it's fallen on my priority list for the simple reason that I can catch up on the events and matches via Wrestling Explosion. At any rate, it's always a good time and a very old-school crowd. There was an old guy in a striped referee's shirt in the audience and I was never totally sure if he might decide to jump in the ring in the event of a ref bump...heh.
One thing I did not miss was the possibility of being stopped by a train on the way to the show...that actually stopped me from attending a show on one occasion. (The train came to a complete stop and I sat there for forty-five minutes before turning around and opting for a comedy show that evening...I wasn't aware of the route to go around a stopped train.) On this occasion, the train only halted my expedition for about five minutes and I arrived with time to spare. The show had a fine turnout as usual...SICW has a dedicated loyal audience and they tend to draw a couple hundred to the building for a standard evening of wrestling.
Your ring announcer was Drew Abbenhaus; your referees were Shaft, Nick Ridenour, Jay King, and Terry Riley.
The television commentary is now being done live as the action happens, so Drew has his hands full as both ring announcer and T.V. commentator. He had good company on this night as Wrestling At The Chase announcer Larry Matysik returned to call the action for the first few matches. Over the course of the night, Drew was joined by Larry, former Classic Wrestling Champion Danny Boy Hawkins, Big Daddy, and Travis Cook. I have done commentary with Travis in the past and my job description could best be described as "spectator".
The National Anthem was sung by the young lady known as Morgan, as she's become a semi-regular in that position. Promoter Herb Simmons said a few words to the audience to update the goings-on; SICW returns to Millstadt on April 29th and I may make it to that event.
Drew segued into a ten-bell salute for not only Outlaw Ron Bass(who was a bit before my time, but was best known in the World Wrestling Federation for his feud with Brutus Beefcake), but also music legend Chuck Berry.
Since I'm a bit behind on things, a few quick notes: The long-awaited title bout between Ron Powers and Brandon Espinosa ended in a quick disqualification finish, continuing Powers' feud with the Travis Cook Organization. However, the promotion was caught off guard by Powers' sudden retirement in January; he had been winding down his career and the death of his father convinced him to hang up the boots. (Your mileage may vary on how the National Wrasslin' League factored into the situation.) At any rate, that left SICW without a titleholder and a sixteen-man tournament was set up to crown a new champion.
Ax Allwardt vs. Cowboy Marc Houston, Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: Houston started out as a fan favorite in SICW as he traded wins with Chris Hargas, but he took on a more aggressive attitude in his February tournament bout with fan favorite Bobby D. On the other side of the coin, Ax rejected his manager Big Daddy's attempts to interfere in his first-round match with Jayson Khaos; that led to Ax firing Big Daddy after winning the bout on his own. Despite Ax's experience, he had an uphill battle against the big cowboy...he did manage to target Houston's leg after a missed kneedrop. However, Houston was just too big and strong to overcome as he picked up the win with a lariat in 4:57. Drew interviewed Houston after the match and he vowed to do whatever it took to become the champion, culminating in throwing the microphone down to the mat. THOSE COST MONEY, DAMMIT~!
Flash Flanagan vs. "Volatile" Curtis Wylde(w/ Wyldefyre), Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: Flanagan returned to SICW fairly recently and won his first-round bout with Johnny Blade in short order; meanwhile, the Wyldes have been dealing with an infatuated Moondog Rover (despite Curtis defeating the fan favorite to advance in the tourney). Flanagan has become more of a fan favorite in recent times after graciously surrending his title last year due to his injury. Wylde was quickly frustrated by the veteran and threw a chair into the ring, so Flash took what was offered and pulled out a Sabu-style triple-jump plancha onto Wylde! (For you youngsters, that's a running jump from the mat to the set-up chair to the top rope before diving onto the opponent; particularly impressive with the low clearance of the ceiling in that venue!) Unfortunately, that was about it for the match as Marc Houston ran out to attack BOTH men for the no-contest in 1:31; he beat down both with the chair for good measure. In the confusion, Moondog Rover came out and carried Wyldefyre to the backstage area...she was not seen again that evening, though Moondog had a match later in the show. Drew interviewed Houston again, who said that he was ensuring himself a bye in the semifinals. Hmm...the originally-posted brackets had Flanagan-Wylde and Houston on opposite sides, so I guess tournament brackets are subject to change like wrestling cards.
J. Savage vs. Bubba Troll: This was Troll's first match in several months as he had taken a hiatus due to nagging injuries. J. Savage is a newcomer from the Kansas City area and has primarily competed for Kansas City Xtreme Wrestling (also the home of "The Suplex Cyclone" Curt Gannon). Unfortunately for him, he was at a severe disadvantage in terms of size and power...this was a pretty one-sided affair. Troll got a fairly positive response for his return, but his trash-talking turned the fans against him in a hurry. He repeatedly pulled Savage up from pin attempts, finally putting him out of his misery after two Vader Bombs in 3:22.
Moondog Rover vs. Purple Passion: Passion borrowed the theme music of his compatriot "Flaming" Freddie Fury for the evening; he even brought Fury's mask to the ring with him and put it on the ringpost. Some people even thought it WAS Fury at first, but they have different hoods. (WHY DO I KNOW THIS?) Moondog OVAH~! remains one of the most popular veterans in the St. Louis scene; he even has a new T-shirt nowadays, but I was a bit short on cash. (Too many eBay Transformers, I suppose.) Rover finished with the World's Strongest Slam in 5:46.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Pepsi, cheeseburger, bottle of water, Hershey's bar with almonds, and Mountain Dew. Yeah, I indulged...need to eat a bigger dinner before these events. (All the best to Ben; he was absent from wrestling for the evening after a death in his family.)
During the intermission, Drew interviewed Sean Vincent; he had to withdraw from the tournament due to illness which forced him to miss the February show. Drew asked him about the tournament favorites and Vincent talked up Flanagan and Wylde...despite the fact that they had already competed that night and presumably been eliminated. Whoops.
Bobby D(w/ "The Enforcer" Jimmy D) vs. Jayson Khaos: Khaos made his SICW debut in February as a last-minute replacement; he and Ax Allwardt filled in for Vincent and Cousin Gator. There were a bunch of kids in the audience who were EXTREMELY vocal in their support for both Bobby and Jimmy D, repeatedly chanting their names for the duration of their matches! (I wish I still had that kind of energy and enthusiasm...) Bobby D delivered a Pedigree but Khaos kicked out at two...all hail? Khaos recovered to deliver a Death Valley Driver onto the knee followed by a sliding lariat for his own near-fall. Khaos followed up with a DDT, but the time limit expired in 10:00...perhaps they'll meet again sometime.
"The Enforcer" Jimmy D vs. Johnny Blade(w/ Big Daddy): Big Daddy's stable appears to have downsized as Ax cut ties with him in February and Troll is flying solo; he's occasionally managed Waco but the masked man has moved on to other things (more on that later). Blade had to rebound after his humiliating sixteen-second loss to Flanagan in the tournament...he focused his attack on the leg after clipping D's knee. He got the tapout win with a figure-four leglock in 5:50...all righty then.
Drew interviewed promoter Herb Simmons about the tournament controversy...would Marc Houston get a bye? Herb said that Flanagan and Wylde didn't technically lose and Houston shouldn't be rewarded for his action, so he was considering a triple threat semifinal of Flanagan vs. Wylde vs. Houston. More on that as it develops.
Intermission numero dos~! I should save my money for when the concessions are discounted at the end of the night...the hot dogs went FAST after that point.
"Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent & "Big Country" Clint Poe vs. Guerrilla Warfare(The Big Texan & Waco): Reunited and it feels so good... Poe is another new "hoss" import for SICW; he was defeated by Dave Vaughn in the title tournament. Texan lost to Chris Hargas in the first round while Waco fell to Gary Jackson. Texan & Waco are former Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance Tag Team Champions but hadn't joined forces since Texan's unmasking and the team's subsequent split. They obviously had the advantage in tag team experience and isolated Vincent for several minutes, even ripping off his T-shirt. (THOSE COST MONEY, DAMMIT~!) They even put a mysterious international object to good use, presumably borrowed from the M.I.A. Attila Khan. However, they went to the well once too often and Waco accidentally hit Texan with the weapon. Poe had been unable to lift Texan for power moves up to that point, but he finally got him up for a huge powerslam to get the duke in 13:50.
"Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson vs. "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook), Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: This match was portrayed as a battle between teacher and student with Travis vowing that Hargas would finally surpass Jackson. These two had crossed paths in the past but it had been a few years since that time. They had a really solid bout; I thought it was one of the better matches of the night. Jackson appeared to have the match won with the Texas Cloverleaf, but Cook distracted the referee at a key moment (during which Hargas may or may not have been tapping out). The temporary loss of focus was costly as Hargas was able to recover, taking Jackson down to the mat with a crucifix for the flash pin in 9:59! Hargas advanced to the semifinals and was set to face the winner of the night's main event at the April show...
"Ironman" Ken Kasa vs. "The Unstable" Dave Vaughn, Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: These two know each other very well as former tag team partners as well as rivals; both men were once members of the Travis Cook Organization but have taken different paths. Travis joined Drew at the broadcast table for scouting purposes. It didn't take long for tempers to flare as the match broke down into fisticuffs on several occasions. Kasa had bandaged ribs from an attack by Vaughn at the February show; Vaughn had speared Kasa as he was standing on the ring apron, causing him to land hard on the edge of the ring frame. Kasa threw fists after an early Thesz Press, but his second attempt at the move was met by a mid-air spear by Vaughn. Vaughn focused his attack on Kasa's ribs after that point, but Kasa returned fire with a spear of his own. Vaughn turned the tide but Kasa nicely countered Vaughn's second spear attempt with a guillotine hold. Vaughn was able to reach the ropes and the fight spilled out of the ring, where Vaughn attempted to replicate his spear on the apron from the previous month. However, Kasa stopped the attempt with a kick to the head and teased a suplex to the floor (which would have seriously disrupted the broadcast table). Vaughn fought out of that and attempted to spear Kasa off the apron (which would have sent both men flying through the table), but Kasa countered that as well. Kasa went to the second rope to deliver his signature John Wu Dropkick but was too injured to capitalize...he finally made a cover and Vaughn barely got a shoulder up at 2 1/2. It came down to one last counter as Vaughn went for a sunset flip and Kasa blocked the move by kneeling down and hooking both legs...that allowed Kasa to edge out the win in 12:22!
With the semifinal set as another battle of former compatriots, Travis ran his mouth about Kasa's chances against Hargas in April. Kasa confronted Cook at ringside and Hargas rushed out with a blindside attack on Kasa! The two brawled at ringside, but the key moment came when Kasa took a wild swing at Hargas and accidentally hit the ringpost. Hargas and Cook gloated over the fact that Kasa may have potentially broken his hand...that may put him at a disadvantage in the semis...
I touched base with a few people after the show, but there was no post-show restaurant trip on this night for whatever reason. (Brian Kelley was at the National Wrasslin' League show in Kansas City and I can only assume that Drew didn't feel up to it.) The NWL Kansas City Title tournament has come down to "The Man Without Fear" Blaine Meeks and "The Mile-High Magnum" Dak(ota) Draper in the finals...that one has been building for quite some time.
In other Saturday news, two of Dynamo Pro's newest trainees made their in-ring debuts at Midwest Impact Pro in Mt. Pulaski, Illinois as Savannah Stone defeated Rahne Victoria. It will be cool to see some new female talent in the Midwest. At Proving Ground Pro in Taylorville, Illinois, Stephen Wolf won the Ryan Buckley Memorial Cup Tournament to become the new Heavyweight Champion; also, Jason Roberts won the Cutting Edge Title from Johnny Wisdom. I had to work on Sunday evening so I didn't make it to Wrestling Over Everything in Swansea, IL; I am catching up via YouTube video as I type this and will add more detail to the results which are a few posts down from this one. Da'Marius Jones defeated Jake Parnell for the WOE Interstate Title and Leone Mephisto retained the Heavyweight Title against Brian Valor.
This coming weekend will be a full one as Pro Wrestling Championship Wrestling returns to Alton, Illinois on Saturday, plus the National Wrasslin' League returns to St. Louis for their first Sunday show. The Gateway Heritage Title will be defended at PWCS with Paco Gonzalez challenging Davey Vega for the championship. The NWL St. Louis Title tournament will continue into its semifinal matches with Mathew Grundy taking on Todd Letterman and Maverick facing Cornell Douglass, plus Kyle O'Reilly faces Davey Gibson.
As it stands right now, April looks like this:
-Saturday 4/1: World League Wrestling in Troy, MO; Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in Lemay, MO
-Saturday 4/8: Pro Wrestling Resurgence in Swansea, IL; Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in St. Louis, MO; World Powerhouse Wrestling in Jerseyville, IL
-Sunday 4/9: National Wrasslin' League in St. Louis, MO
-Saturday 4/15: Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling in East Carondelet, IL
-Friday 4/21: Cape Championship Wrestling in Cape Girardeau, MO
-Sunday 4/23: National Wrasslin' League in St. Louis, MO
-Saturday 4/29: Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling in Millstadt, IL
That's my special comment for this, the eleventh wrestling show I've attended in the year 2017. Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.
-PB, Watching Wrestling Wrong Since 1991
P.S. We are all marks.
Monday, March 20, 2017
Raw + XPlosion
WWE Raw
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Byron Saxton, & Corey Graves.
-Samoa Joe d. Sami Zayn with the Kokita Clutch (joined in progress; 8:47 aired).
-Charlotte Flair d. Dana Brooke after IT'S THE BIG FOOT (3:36).
-"The" Brian Kendrick d. T.J. Perkins with the Sliced Bread #2 (1:24).
-Nia Jax d. Raw Women's Champion Bayley Rose(non-title) in a no-DQ match after a Samoan Drop (7:08 aired).
-Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy won a handicap match against Raw Tag Team Champions The Bullet Club(Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows), Enzo Amore, & "Big Cass" Colin Cassady when Sheamus pinned Anderson after Cesaro held up Anderson for Sheamus' Brogue Kick (0:35).
-Austin Aries d. "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese via roaring elbow (4:32 aired).
-Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman ended in a no-contest when The Undertaker interrupted the match (no closing bell; about 9:30). Taker chokeslammed Strowman, but turned around into a spear by Reigns. Reigns left the ring, but Undertaker sat up and stood tall.
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
-"Mr. M80" Marshe Rockett d. Samuel Shaw after a Rock Bottom (6:12 aired).
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Byron Saxton, & Corey Graves.
-Samoa Joe d. Sami Zayn with the Kokita Clutch (joined in progress; 8:47 aired).
-Charlotte Flair d. Dana Brooke after IT'S THE BIG FOOT (3:36).
-"The" Brian Kendrick d. T.J. Perkins with the Sliced Bread #2 (1:24).
-Nia Jax d. Raw Women's Champion Bayley Rose(non-title) in a no-DQ match after a Samoan Drop (7:08 aired).
-Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy won a handicap match against Raw Tag Team Champions The Bullet Club(Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows), Enzo Amore, & "Big Cass" Colin Cassady when Sheamus pinned Anderson after Cesaro held up Anderson for Sheamus' Brogue Kick (0:35).
-Austin Aries d. "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese via roaring elbow (4:32 aired).
-Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman ended in a no-contest when The Undertaker interrupted the match (no closing bell; about 9:30). Taker chokeslammed Strowman, but turned around into a spear by Reigns. Reigns left the ring, but Undertaker sat up and stood tall.
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
-"Mr. M80" Marshe Rockett d. Samuel Shaw after a Rock Bottom (6:12 aired).
NJPW New Japan Cup Finals
-Hirai Kawato fought Tomoyuki Oka to a time-limit draw.
-Jushin Liger, David Finlay, & Tiger Mask d. Takashi Iizuka, TAKA Michinoku, & El Desperado.
-IWGP Tag Team Champions Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima d. Yuji Nagata & Katsuya Kitamura in a non-title match.
-NEVER Openweight Champion Hirooki Goto, Gedo, & Jado d. Minoru Suzuki & IWGP Jr. Tag Team Champions Taichi & Yoshinobu Kanemaru.
-IWGP Intercontinental Champion Tetsuya Naito, IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi, & NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champions Takaaki "Evil" Watanabe, Seiya Sanada, & Bushi d. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Yujiro Kushida, Juice Robinson, & Ryusuke Taguchi.
-IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii, Toru Yano, & Yoshi-Hashi d. Kenny Omega, The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa), & Yujiro Takahashi.
-Katsuyori Shibata d. Bad Luck Fale with the Penalty Kick to win the New Japan Cup tournament.
-Jushin Liger, David Finlay, & Tiger Mask d. Takashi Iizuka, TAKA Michinoku, & El Desperado.
-IWGP Tag Team Champions Hiroyoshi Tenzan & Satoshi Kojima d. Yuji Nagata & Katsuya Kitamura in a non-title match.
-NEVER Openweight Champion Hirooki Goto, Gedo, & Jado d. Minoru Suzuki & IWGP Jr. Tag Team Champions Taichi & Yoshinobu Kanemaru.
-IWGP Intercontinental Champion Tetsuya Naito, IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi, & NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champions Takaaki "Evil" Watanabe, Seiya Sanada, & Bushi d. Hiroshi Tanahashi, Michael Elgin, Yujiro Kushida, Juice Robinson, & Ryusuke Taguchi.
-IWGP Heavyweight Champion Kazuchika Okada, Tomohiro Ishii, Toru Yano, & Yoshi-Hashi d. Kenny Omega, The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa), & Yujiro Takahashi.
-Katsuyori Shibata d. Bad Luck Fale with the Penalty Kick to win the New Japan Cup tournament.
Sunday, March 19, 2017
ROH + SICW
ROH TV
-Commentator: Ian Riccaboni.
-"The Last Real Man" Silas Young & "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester d. Cheeseburger & Will Ferrara when Bruiser pinned Ferrara after a frog splash (5:45).
-Top Prospect Tournament: Josh "The Goods" Woods d. "The Heir Apparent" Chris LeRusso; Woods dropped LeRusso with a roundhouse kick to the head and punched him on the mat until the referee stopped the match (5:32); Brutal Bob Evans & Silas Young did commentary.
-Kenny King(w/ Caprice Coleman) d. Lio Rush after the Coronation(fireman's-carry into a swinging uranagi) (5:49 aired); Chris Sabin did commentary. After the match, Rush was in a two-on-one situation until Shane Taylor entered the ring...only to lay out Rush, revealing himself as the newest member of The Rebellion.
-Jay Briscoe d. Jay White after a lariat (14:03 aired); Mark Briscoe did commentary.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentators: Drew Abbenhaus & Herb Simmons.
-"The Enforcer" Jimmy D d. "The Suplex Cyclone" Curt Gannon by DQ when Gannon refused to release the Arachnid Clutch(trapped-arm headscissors) in the ropes.
-Flashback to 1983(?): Chavo Guerrero (Sr.) & Tom Pritchard d. Buddy Landell & Max Blue when Pritchard pinned Blue with a cross-bodyblock off the second rope.
-Commentator: Ian Riccaboni.
-"The Last Real Man" Silas Young & "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester d. Cheeseburger & Will Ferrara when Bruiser pinned Ferrara after a frog splash (5:45).
-Top Prospect Tournament: Josh "The Goods" Woods d. "The Heir Apparent" Chris LeRusso; Woods dropped LeRusso with a roundhouse kick to the head and punched him on the mat until the referee stopped the match (5:32); Brutal Bob Evans & Silas Young did commentary.
-Kenny King(w/ Caprice Coleman) d. Lio Rush after the Coronation(fireman's-carry into a swinging uranagi) (5:49 aired); Chris Sabin did commentary. After the match, Rush was in a two-on-one situation until Shane Taylor entered the ring...only to lay out Rush, revealing himself as the newest member of The Rebellion.
-Jay Briscoe d. Jay White after a lariat (14:03 aired); Mark Briscoe did commentary.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentators: Drew Abbenhaus & Herb Simmons.
-"The Enforcer" Jimmy D d. "The Suplex Cyclone" Curt Gannon by DQ when Gannon refused to release the Arachnid Clutch(trapped-arm headscissors) in the ropes.
-Flashback to 1983(?): Chavo Guerrero (Sr.) & Tom Pritchard d. Buddy Landell & Max Blue when Pritchard pinned Blue with a cross-bodyblock off the second rope.
NJPW New Japan Cup Semifinals
-Bad Luck Fale d. Takaaki "Evil" Watanabe with the Bad Luck Fall(Border Toss-style powerbomb).
-Katsuyori Shibata d. Tomohiro Ishii via rear naked choke.
-Tournament final: Shibata vs. Fale.
-Katsuyori Shibata d. Tomohiro Ishii via rear naked choke.
-Tournament final: Shibata vs. Fale.
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Saturday SICW Results From East Carondelet, IL
-The night started with a ten-bell salute for Outlaw Ron Bass and Chuck Berry. Larry Matysik returned to television commentary for the first few matches; ring announcer Drew Abbenhaus was joined over the course of the night by Larry, Danny Boy Hawkins, Big Daddy, and Travis Cook.
-Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: Cowboy Marc Houston d. Ax Allwardt after the lariat (4:57).
-Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: Flash Flanagan vs. "Volatile" Curtis Wylde(w/ Wyldefyre) ended in a no-contest when Marc Houston attacked both men (1:31); Houston proclaimed that the non-finish would give him a bye in the semifinals...and in the chaos, Moondog Rover carried off Wyldefyre.
-Bubba Troll d. J. Savage after two Vader Bombs (3:22).
-Moondog Rover d. Purple Passion after the World's Strongest Slam (5:46).
-Bobby D(w/ Jimmy D) fought Jayson Khaos to a time-limit draw (10:00).
-Johnny Blade(w/ Big Daddy) d. "The Enforcer" Jimmy D with a figure-four leglock (5:50).
-Ring announcer Drew Abbenhaus interviewed promoter Herb Simmons about the controversy of the Flanagan-Wylde result; Herb said that he was considering a triple threat semifinal with Flanagan, Wylde, and Marc Houston.
-"Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent & "Big Country" Clint Poe d. Guerrilla Warfare(The Big Texan & Waco) when Waco accidentally hit Texan with a foreign object, allowing Poe to powerslam Texan for the victory (13:50).
-Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook) d. "Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson; Travis distracted the referee when Jackson had Hargas in the Texas Cloverleaf and Hargas appeared to be tapping out; Hargas was able to recover and get the flash pin with a crucifix (9:59).
-Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: "Ironman" Ken Kasa d. "The Unstable" Dave Vaughn. The men knew each other very well as Vaughn countered a Thesz Press attempt with a mid-air spear before attacking Kasa's bandaged ribs. Kasa delivered his own spear at one point for a near-fall, then countered Vaughn's next spear attempt with a guillotine hold. Vaughn set up for a spear on the ring apron(as he delivered to Kasa in February) but Kasa stopped it with a kick to the head. Back in the ring, Kasa delivered his signature John Wu Dropkick off the second rope, but was too injured to go for an immediate over and Vaughn kicked out at 2 1/2. In the end, Kasa got the win by blocking a sunset flip attempt (12:22).
-After the match, Drew interviewed Travis Cook and that turned into a confrontation with his former protege Kasa(the other semifinal is now set to be Kasa vs. Hargas)...Hargas dashed out to ringside and attacked Kasa, sparking a brawl at ringside. It ended with Kasa missing a wild swing at Hargas and striking the ringpost, seemingly injuring his hand...referees finally restored order at that point.
-Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: Cowboy Marc Houston d. Ax Allwardt after the lariat (4:57).
-Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: Flash Flanagan vs. "Volatile" Curtis Wylde(w/ Wyldefyre) ended in a no-contest when Marc Houston attacked both men (1:31); Houston proclaimed that the non-finish would give him a bye in the semifinals...and in the chaos, Moondog Rover carried off Wyldefyre.
-Bubba Troll d. J. Savage after two Vader Bombs (3:22).
-Moondog Rover d. Purple Passion after the World's Strongest Slam (5:46).
-Bobby D(w/ Jimmy D) fought Jayson Khaos to a time-limit draw (10:00).
-Johnny Blade(w/ Big Daddy) d. "The Enforcer" Jimmy D with a figure-four leglock (5:50).
-Ring announcer Drew Abbenhaus interviewed promoter Herb Simmons about the controversy of the Flanagan-Wylde result; Herb said that he was considering a triple threat semifinal with Flanagan, Wylde, and Marc Houston.
-"Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent & "Big Country" Clint Poe d. Guerrilla Warfare(The Big Texan & Waco) when Waco accidentally hit Texan with a foreign object, allowing Poe to powerslam Texan for the victory (13:50).
-Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook) d. "Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson; Travis distracted the referee when Jackson had Hargas in the Texas Cloverleaf and Hargas appeared to be tapping out; Hargas was able to recover and get the flash pin with a crucifix (9:59).
-Classic Title Tournament Quarterfinal: "Ironman" Ken Kasa d. "The Unstable" Dave Vaughn. The men knew each other very well as Vaughn countered a Thesz Press attempt with a mid-air spear before attacking Kasa's bandaged ribs. Kasa delivered his own spear at one point for a near-fall, then countered Vaughn's next spear attempt with a guillotine hold. Vaughn set up for a spear on the ring apron(as he delivered to Kasa in February) but Kasa stopped it with a kick to the head. Back in the ring, Kasa delivered his signature John Wu Dropkick off the second rope, but was too injured to go for an immediate over and Vaughn kicked out at 2 1/2. In the end, Kasa got the win by blocking a sunset flip attempt (12:22).
-After the match, Drew interviewed Travis Cook and that turned into a confrontation with his former protege Kasa(the other semifinal is now set to be Kasa vs. Hargas)...Hargas dashed out to ringside and attacked Kasa, sparking a brawl at ringside. It ended with Kasa missing a wild swing at Hargas and striking the ringpost, seemingly injuring his hand...referees finally restored order at that point.
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