-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Nigel McGuinness, & "Showtime" Percy Watson.
-Tommaso Ciampa entered the ring on crutches to speak his mind...he called Johnny Gargano to the ring, but then acknowledged that Gargano was not there. He went into Takeover with an injury and never doubted that he would compete in the ladder match, but he felt like the fans were already replacing him in their minds with "dream partner" substitutions. He realized that he would be on the shelf for a while after Takeover as he had aggravated the injury...and he grew concerned that Gargano would just "replace" him as well. He blamed the fans for ruining Do It Yourself and said that if he was going away for a while, then Gargano would go away as well. D.I.Y. didn't have their "moment" at Takeover, but he(Ciampa) did.
-United Kingdom Champion "The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne d. Danny Burch(non-title) with the Bitter End(pumphandle Flatliner (7:04 aired). Afterwards, Dunne proclaimed that he relieved a "boy"(Tyler Bate) of the title that rightfully belonged to him.
-Backstage: "The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark was interviewed about his debut...but he proclaimed the ambiance to be "not right" and said they'd do the interview when things were perfect for him.
-Cezar Bononi d. Andrade "Cien" Almas via small package (3:07).
-At the Performance Center: Billie Kay & Peyton Royce crossed paths with Ember Moon. The Iconic Duo took offense to her presence and were quick to mock her, but their attitudes changed when it turned out that Ember was getting cleared to return to action.
-After Takeover: Hideo Itami brushed off an interviewer out of frustration over his loss, then trashed the locker room area as other wrestlers(including Kassius Ohno) attempted to calm him down.
-Earlier today: Itami and Ohno seemed to made amends after their previous heated exchange...
-Roderick Strong & Kassius Ohno d. Eric Young & Alexander Wolfe(w/ Killian Dain); "No Way" Jose Valenzuela stopped Dain from interfering and Strong pinned Young after the End Of Heartache(Falcon Arrow backbreaker) (9:33 aired).
-Next week: Hideo Itami vs. Oney Lorcan.
-In two weeks: Asuka Urai vs. Ruby Riot vs. Nikki Cross in a three-way dance for the NXT Women's Title.
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament Day 12
-Jushin "Thunder" Liger d. Taichi with the brainbuster.
-TAKA Michinoku d. Dragon Lee via Michinoku Driver.
-"The Villain" Marty Scurll d. Ricochet with the crossface chicken wing.
-"The Aerial Assassin" Will Ospreay d. Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi(non-title) with the OsCutter(middle-rope springboard Cutter).
Block A Final Standings:
-Will Ospreay: 10 (WINNER)
-Dragon Lee/Taichi/Hiromu Takahashi/Marty Scurll/Ricochet: 8
-TAKA Michinoku: 4
-Jushin Liger: 2
-TAKA Michinoku d. Dragon Lee via Michinoku Driver.
-"The Villain" Marty Scurll d. Ricochet with the crossface chicken wing.
-"The Aerial Assassin" Will Ospreay d. Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi(non-title) with the OsCutter(middle-rope springboard Cutter).
Block A Final Standings:
-Will Ospreay: 10 (WINNER)
-Dragon Lee/Taichi/Hiromu Takahashi/Marty Scurll/Ricochet: 8
-TAKA Michinoku: 4
-Jushin Liger: 2
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Comedy Part 747: Flying Back Into Action
Location: Westport Funny Bone
Emcee: Jon Maddy
After: Brandon Barr
Before: Andy Hamilton
It was a rare night when just about everybody made the list...I drove from work straight to Westport Plaza for the evening's festivities. I started with a quick couple of lines, calling back to both Andrew Frank and Tina Dybal's sets...bwahahaha. I felt like the set flowed really well and I even worked in some newer jokes that got good laughs. I ran up against the clock on a show with a lot of comedians, but I don't think I went too far over. It'll be nice to get back to the comedy shows and get some stage time...woo.
Upcoming shows:
-Thursday: Hey Guys Comedy open-mic in Fairview Heights, IL (7:30 PM)
-Saturday: Dark Roast Comedy show at the Artisan Bakery in Edwardsville, IL (8 PM)
-Thursday 7/6: Happy Tree & Friends Comedy at The Way Out Club in St. Louis, MO (9 PM)
Emcee: Jon Maddy
After: Brandon Barr
Before: Andy Hamilton
It was a rare night when just about everybody made the list...I drove from work straight to Westport Plaza for the evening's festivities. I started with a quick couple of lines, calling back to both Andrew Frank and Tina Dybal's sets...bwahahaha. I felt like the set flowed really well and I even worked in some newer jokes that got good laughs. I ran up against the clock on a show with a lot of comedians, but I don't think I went too far over. It'll be nice to get back to the comedy shows and get some stage time...woo.
Upcoming shows:
-Thursday: Hey Guys Comedy open-mic in Fairview Heights, IL (7:30 PM)
-Saturday: Dark Roast Comedy show at the Artisan Bakery in Edwardsville, IL (8 PM)
-Thursday 7/6: Happy Tree & Friends Comedy at The Way Out Club in St. Louis, MO (9 PM)
SD/205/XPlosion/This Week In Wrestling
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Shinsuke Nakamura & Sami Zayn d. U.S. Champion Kevin Owens & Baron Corbin when Nakamura pinned Owens after the Kinshasa(flying knee strike) (11:11).
-Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch vs. Natalya Neidhart vs. Tamina Snuka vs. Carmella Van Damme(w/ James Ellsworth) never officially started as all five women brawled around the ring area.
-The Fashion Police(Tyler Breeze & Johnny Fandango) d. Primo & Epico Colon when Breeze pinned Primo after the Unprettier (8:03).
-Dolph Ziggler d. "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles after the superkick (9:11 aired).
-Next week: Owens vs. Nakamura.
WWE 205 Live
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Corey Graves.
-"The Scottish Supernova" Noam Dar(w/ Alicia Fox) d. "The Outlandish" Rich Swann(w/ "The Boss" Sasha Banks) with the flying roundhouse kick (7:50).
-Cedric Alexander d. Corey Hollis with the Lumbar Check(belly-to-back double-knee backbreaker) (2:40).
-Drew Gulak d. Mustafa Ali by rolling through a cross-bodyblock off the top rope (4:59).
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
-Mahabali Shera d. Jon Bolen with the Skyhigh (5:14 aired). Kevin Matthews attacked Shera after the match.
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
NXT this week has:
-Roderick Strong & Kassius Ohno vs. Eric Young & Alexander Wolfe
-Pete Dunne vs. Danny Burch
-Cezar Bononi vs. Andrade Almas
Main Event this week has:
-Rhyno & Heath Slater vs. Bo Dallas & Curt Hawkins
-Lince Dorado vs. Drew Gulak
Extreme Rules is on Sunday 6/4:
-Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor vs. Samoa Joe vs. Bray Wyatt
-Dean Ambrose vs. "The Miz" Mike Mizanin - Intercontinental Title - DQ Rule Waived
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) vs. Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy - Raw Tag Team Titles - Cage Match
-Adrian Neville vs. Austin Aries - Cruiserweight Title Submission Match
-Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley Rose - Raw Women's Title - Kendo-Stick-On-A-Pole Match
-Rich Swann & Sasha Banks vs. Noam Dar & Alicia Fox
Money In The Bank is on Sunday 6/18 in St. Louis, MO:
-Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton - WWE Title
-Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Kevin Owens, A.J. Styles, Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, Shinsuke Nakamura
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The New Day(Big E Langston & Kofi Kingston) - Smackdown Tag Team Titles
-Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Natalya Neidhart, Tamina Snuka, Carmella Van Damme
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact this Thursday has:
-Alberto El Patrón vs. Ethan Carter III - GFW Heavyweight Title Cage Match
-Low-Ki vs. Andrew Everett - X-Division Title
-The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik) vs. The Veterans Of War(Anthony Mayweather & Jax Wilcox) - GFW Tag Team Title Tournament Final
-Moose vs. Eli Drake - Grand Championship
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Adam Cole vs. "Hangman" Adam Page
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark), Bully Ray, & Dalton Castle vs. Tetsuya Naito, Takaaki "Evil" Watanabe, Seiya Sanada, & Bushi
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. Cheeseburger & Will Ferrara
Next show is Saturday 6/3 in Chicago Ridge, IL:
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. The Addiction(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
-Bobby Fish vs. Silas Young
-Jay Lethal vs. Caprice Coleman
-Jay White vs. "The Punishment" Damian Martinez
-Jonathan Gresham vs. Flip Gordon
-Dalton Castle & The Boys(Brandon & Brent Tate) vs. The All Night Express(Kenny King & Rhett Titus) & Shane Taylor
ROH returns to the St. Louis area on Sunday 6/4 in Collinsville, IL:
-Christopher Daniels vs. ? - Heavyweight Title
-Gateway To Gold Gauntlet Match For Heavyweight Title Shot: Dalton Castle, Matt Taven, Cheeseburger, Jay White, "The Punishment" Damian Martinez, Vinny Marseglia, Will Ferrara, Kenny King, Jonathan Gresham
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist) - Tag Team Titles
-Jay Lethal vs. Bobby Fish
-Jay Briscoe vs. Shane Taylor
-Coast 2 Coast(Leon St. Giovanni & Shaheem Ali) vs. Rhett Titus & Caprice Coleman
-Bully Ray & Mark Briscoe vs. Silas Young & "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester
-Frankie Kazarian vs. Flip Gordon
-Myron Reed vs. Curt Stallion
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
NJPW On AXS this Friday has:
-Kazuchika Okada vs. Minoru Suzuki
-Hirooki Goto vs. Juice Robinson
The Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament runs from Wednesday 5/17 to Saturday 6/3:
-A Block: Jushin Liger, Ricochet, Dragon Lee, Will Ospreay, Marty Scurll, Taichi, TAKA Michinoku, Hiromu Takahashi
-B Block: Yujiro Kushida, El Desperado, Tiger Mask IV, Ryusuke Taguchi, Bushi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Volador Jr., A.C.H.
Dominion is on Sunday 6/11:
-Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega - IWGP Heavyweight Title
-Tetsuya Naito vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi - IWGP Intercontinental Title
-Minoru Suzuki vs. Hirooki Goto - NEVER Openweight Title Lumberjack Match
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) - IWGP Tag Team Titles
-Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) - IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles
-Michael Elgin vs. Cody Rhodes
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.luchaunderground.com)
This Wednesday's episode 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 6/4 in St. Louis, MO(Casa Loma Ballroom):
-Todd Letterman vs. Maverick vs. Cornell Douglass - St. Louis Title
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Davey Gibson
-Mathew Grundy vs. Marcellus Gaines
-The Soldiers(Dez Wellston & Neon Iverson) vs. Emmett DuBois & Clayton Fox
NWL has a show on Saturday 6/10 in Kansas City, MO.
NWL has a show on Friday 6/16 in St. Louis, MO.
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/2 in Grafton, IL.
DPW has a show on Friday 7/7 in Grafton, IL.
DPW has a show on Saturday 7/22 in St. Louis, MO.
DPW has a show on Friday 8/4 in Grafton, IL.
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 6/17 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Chris Hargas vs. Sean Vincent - Classic Title
-Flash Flanagan vs. Cowboy Marc Houston
-Appearing: Manny Fernandez
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in St. Louis, MO:
-Heavyweight Title Tournament
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in Alton, IL:
-Davey Vega(Ego Busters) vs. Alex Rudolph(Blacklist) - Gateway Heritage Title
-Arik Cannon(Blacklist) vs. Danny Adams(Ego Busters)
-Mat Fitchett(Resurgence) vs. Darin Corbin(Submission Squad)
-Paco Gonzalez(Resurgence) vs. Everett Connors(Submission Squad)
-Sean Orleans vs. Matt Kenway(Submission Squad)
-Jake Parnell(Resurgence) vs. Austin Blackburn(Submission Squad)
-Makaze(Blacklist) vs. Adrian Surge(Ego Busters)
-Myron Reed vs. Shane Mercer
GLORY PRO WRESTLING(www.gloryprowrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 7/9 in Belleville, IL:
-Myron Reed vs. A.R. Fox - Crown Of Glory Title
-The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. The Boys From Jollyville(T-Money & Russ Myers) - United Glory Tag Team Titles
-Michael Elgin vs. Cody Rhodes
-Martin Stone vs. Curt Stallion
-D.J. Shiima Xion vs. Everett Connors
-Paco Gonzalez vs. Danny Adams
-Sean Orleans vs. Brandon Espinosa
-Gary Jay vs. Jake Something
-Jake Parnell vs. Hakim Zane vs. Kevin Lee Davidson vs. Louis Lyndon vs. El Gringo Loco vs. Alex Daniels
-Appearing: Austin Theory, Space Monkey
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 8/20 in Alton, IL:
-Myron Reed vs. Alex Daniels - Crown Of Glory Title
-Space Monkey vs. Ethan Page
-Hakim Zane vs. Zachary Wentz
-Curt Stallion vs. Dezmond Xavier
-Appearing: Jeff Cobb, Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist)
PRO WRESTLING RESURGENCE(www.facebook.com/ProWrestlingResurgence)
Next show is Sunday 6/25 in Swansea, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Kevin Lee Davidson
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Next show is Saturday 6/3 in Warsaw, MO:
-Jay Howard vs. Deacon Cash - Heavyweight Title
-Jon Webb vs. Justin D'Air - Mayhem Title
-Jack Gamble vs. Jayden Fenix
-Brandon Aarons & ? vs. The Troy Athletic Club(Roy Lewis & J.A. Fair)
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/17 in Troy, MO:
-Jon Webb vs. Ace Hawkins - Jr. Heavyweight Title
-Appearing: Vader
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 6/3 in Marion, IL.
WRESTLING OVER EVERYTHING(woe-wrestling.webnode.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/11 in Centreville, IL:
-Leone Mephisto vs. Jake Parnell - Heavyweight Title
-Da'Marius Jones vs. LaMarcus Clinton - Interstate Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Johnny Blade vs. Richard Faith
-Deacon Cash vs. Tyler Day
-Taylor Champion & Trystan Brady Shadeux vs. The Sabotage Squad(Krispy 2 Pop & John Boi)
-#PROSTATUS(Shane The Pain Train & David X) vs. All Eyes On Us(Micah Pope & Nelson Six)
CENTRAL STATES CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(nwaccw.x10.bz)
Next show is Friday 6/30 in Waynesville, MO.
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 6/24 in Madison, IL:
-Gauge Evans vs. Victor Cortez - Heavyweight Title
-Haley Shadows vs. Scarlet Wyld
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted as it becomes available.
CCW(www.capewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/24 in Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Austin Lane vs. Marko Stunt
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/2 in Des Moines, IA:
-30-Man Royal Rumble For The Vacant Heavyweight Title
-The MexiTai Warriors(Supafly & Sentai) vs. The Bayside Bruisers(Jaysin Strife & J.C. Slater) - Tag Team Titles
-Xander Killen vs. Mark Sterling - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Laynie Luck vs. Gigi
-The Dezire Boyz(Brady A. & Randy A.) vs. The Whirlwind Gentlemen(Jack Manley & Remy Marcel)
-Brandon Espinosa vs. J.T. Energy
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EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Saturday 6/24 in Melrose, MA:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Matt Riddle
-Keith Lee vs. Ethan Page
EVOLVE has a show on Sunday 6/25 in Queens, NY:
-Matt Riddle vs. Keith Lee - WWN Title
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 6/16 in Reseda, CA:
-LDRS(Zack Sabre Jr. & Marty Scurll) vs. reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish)
-Matt Sydal vs. Sami Callihan
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The Unbreakable F'n Machines(Michael Elgin & Brian Cage)
-Lio Rush vs. Keith Lee
-The Chosen Bros(Matt Riddle & Jeff Cobb) vs. The Best Friends(Chuck Taylor & Trent Barreta)
-Jake Crist vs. Trevor Lee
-Dezmond Xavier vs. Jason Cade
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Juan Francisco De Coronado vs. Obariyon - Grand Championship
-The Throwbacks(Dasher Hatfield & "Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti) vs. Hermit Crab & Cajun Crawdad
-Kenbai vs. Kobald
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/ThisIsWhyWeWrestle)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in Cornelia, GA:
-Jacob Ashworth vs. Dany Only
-Gladiator Jeremiah vs. Gunner Miller
-Heritage Title Tournament Final
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Friday 6/16 in Brisbane, Australia.
HOH has a show on Saturday 6/17 in Sydney, Australia.
HOH has a show on Sunday 6/18 in Perth, Australia.
HOH has a show on Friday 6/23 in Melbourne, Australia.
HOH has a show on Saturday 6/24 in Adelaide, Australia.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next shows are Saturday 7/8 and Sunday 7/9 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next shows are Thursday 7/13 and Friday 7/14 in Ybor City, FL featuring the Nova Title Tournament.
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Next show is Thursday 6/1 in Jeffersonville, IN:
-Jake Crist vs. Matt Cage
IWA-MS has a show on Saturday 6/3 in Memphis, IN.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/17 in Merrionette Park, IL:
-Sami Callihan vs. Michael Elgin - Heavyweight Title
-Brian Cage vs. John Morrison
-Abyss vs. Low-Ki
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/18 in Austin, TX featuring the American Joshi Queen Of Queens Tournament:
-Tournament Participants: Angel Blue, Sage Sin, Su Yung, Ruthless Lala, Thunder Rosa, Allie Kat, Hudson Envy, Dulce "Sexy" Star
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling: http://www.saintlouiswrestling.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
Leave a comment or e-mail: patrickab7@yahoo.com
Follow me on Twitter or Facebook at: @patrickab7
-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Shinsuke Nakamura & Sami Zayn d. U.S. Champion Kevin Owens & Baron Corbin when Nakamura pinned Owens after the Kinshasa(flying knee strike) (11:11).
-Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch vs. Natalya Neidhart vs. Tamina Snuka vs. Carmella Van Damme(w/ James Ellsworth) never officially started as all five women brawled around the ring area.
-The Fashion Police(Tyler Breeze & Johnny Fandango) d. Primo & Epico Colon when Breeze pinned Primo after the Unprettier (8:03).
-Dolph Ziggler d. "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles after the superkick (9:11 aired).
-Next week: Owens vs. Nakamura.
WWE 205 Live
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Corey Graves.
-"The Scottish Supernova" Noam Dar(w/ Alicia Fox) d. "The Outlandish" Rich Swann(w/ "The Boss" Sasha Banks) with the flying roundhouse kick (7:50).
-Cedric Alexander d. Corey Hollis with the Lumbar Check(belly-to-back double-knee backbreaker) (2:40).
-Drew Gulak d. Mustafa Ali by rolling through a cross-bodyblock off the top rope (4:59).
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
-Mahabali Shera d. Jon Bolen with the Skyhigh (5:14 aired). Kevin Matthews attacked Shera after the match.
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
NXT this week has:
-Roderick Strong & Kassius Ohno vs. Eric Young & Alexander Wolfe
-Pete Dunne vs. Danny Burch
-Cezar Bononi vs. Andrade Almas
Main Event this week has:
-Rhyno & Heath Slater vs. Bo Dallas & Curt Hawkins
-Lince Dorado vs. Drew Gulak
Extreme Rules is on Sunday 6/4:
-Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor vs. Samoa Joe vs. Bray Wyatt
-Dean Ambrose vs. "The Miz" Mike Mizanin - Intercontinental Title - DQ Rule Waived
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) vs. Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy - Raw Tag Team Titles - Cage Match
-Adrian Neville vs. Austin Aries - Cruiserweight Title Submission Match
-Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley Rose - Raw Women's Title - Kendo-Stick-On-A-Pole Match
-Rich Swann & Sasha Banks vs. Noam Dar & Alicia Fox
Money In The Bank is on Sunday 6/18 in St. Louis, MO:
-Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton - WWE Title
-Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Kevin Owens, A.J. Styles, Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, Shinsuke Nakamura
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The New Day(Big E Langston & Kofi Kingston) - Smackdown Tag Team Titles
-Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Natalya Neidhart, Tamina Snuka, Carmella Van Damme
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact this Thursday has:
-Alberto El Patrón vs. Ethan Carter III - GFW Heavyweight Title Cage Match
-Low-Ki vs. Andrew Everett - X-Division Title
-The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik) vs. The Veterans Of War(Anthony Mayweather & Jax Wilcox) - GFW Tag Team Title Tournament Final
-Moose vs. Eli Drake - Grand Championship
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Adam Cole vs. "Hangman" Adam Page
-The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark), Bully Ray, & Dalton Castle vs. Tetsuya Naito, Takaaki "Evil" Watanabe, Seiya Sanada, & Bushi
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. Cheeseburger & Will Ferrara
Next show is Saturday 6/3 in Chicago Ridge, IL:
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. The Addiction(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian)
-Bobby Fish vs. Silas Young
-Jay Lethal vs. Caprice Coleman
-Jay White vs. "The Punishment" Damian Martinez
-Jonathan Gresham vs. Flip Gordon
-Dalton Castle & The Boys(Brandon & Brent Tate) vs. The All Night Express(Kenny King & Rhett Titus) & Shane Taylor
ROH returns to the St. Louis area on Sunday 6/4 in Collinsville, IL:
-Christopher Daniels vs. ? - Heavyweight Title
-Gateway To Gold Gauntlet Match For Heavyweight Title Shot: Dalton Castle, Matt Taven, Cheeseburger, Jay White, "The Punishment" Damian Martinez, Vinny Marseglia, Will Ferrara, Kenny King, Jonathan Gresham
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist) - Tag Team Titles
-Jay Lethal vs. Bobby Fish
-Jay Briscoe vs. Shane Taylor
-Coast 2 Coast(Leon St. Giovanni & Shaheem Ali) vs. Rhett Titus & Caprice Coleman
-Bully Ray & Mark Briscoe vs. Silas Young & "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester
-Frankie Kazarian vs. Flip Gordon
-Myron Reed vs. Curt Stallion
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
NJPW On AXS this Friday has:
-Kazuchika Okada vs. Minoru Suzuki
-Hirooki Goto vs. Juice Robinson
The Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament runs from Wednesday 5/17 to Saturday 6/3:
-A Block: Jushin Liger, Ricochet, Dragon Lee, Will Ospreay, Marty Scurll, Taichi, TAKA Michinoku, Hiromu Takahashi
-B Block: Yujiro Kushida, El Desperado, Tiger Mask IV, Ryusuke Taguchi, Bushi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Volador Jr., A.C.H.
Dominion is on Sunday 6/11:
-Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega - IWGP Heavyweight Title
-Tetsuya Naito vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi - IWGP Intercontinental Title
-Minoru Suzuki vs. Hirooki Goto - NEVER Openweight Title Lumberjack Match
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) - IWGP Tag Team Titles
-Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) - IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles
-Michael Elgin vs. Cody Rhodes
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.luchaunderground.com)
This Wednesday's episode 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 6/4 in St. Louis, MO(Casa Loma Ballroom):
-Todd Letterman vs. Maverick vs. Cornell Douglass - St. Louis Title
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Davey Gibson
-Mathew Grundy vs. Marcellus Gaines
-The Soldiers(Dez Wellston & Neon Iverson) vs. Emmett DuBois & Clayton Fox
NWL has a show on Saturday 6/10 in Kansas City, MO.
NWL has a show on Friday 6/16 in St. Louis, MO.
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/2 in Grafton, IL.
DPW has a show on Friday 7/7 in Grafton, IL.
DPW has a show on Saturday 7/22 in St. Louis, MO.
DPW has a show on Friday 8/4 in Grafton, IL.
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 6/17 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Chris Hargas vs. Sean Vincent - Classic Title
-Flash Flanagan vs. Cowboy Marc Houston
-Appearing: Manny Fernandez
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in St. Louis, MO:
-Heavyweight Title Tournament
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in Alton, IL:
-Davey Vega(Ego Busters) vs. Alex Rudolph(Blacklist) - Gateway Heritage Title
-Arik Cannon(Blacklist) vs. Danny Adams(Ego Busters)
-Mat Fitchett(Resurgence) vs. Darin Corbin(Submission Squad)
-Paco Gonzalez(Resurgence) vs. Everett Connors(Submission Squad)
-Sean Orleans vs. Matt Kenway(Submission Squad)
-Jake Parnell(Resurgence) vs. Austin Blackburn(Submission Squad)
-Makaze(Blacklist) vs. Adrian Surge(Ego Busters)
-Myron Reed vs. Shane Mercer
GLORY PRO WRESTLING(www.gloryprowrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 7/9 in Belleville, IL:
-Myron Reed vs. A.R. Fox - Crown Of Glory Title
-The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. The Boys From Jollyville(T-Money & Russ Myers) - United Glory Tag Team Titles
-Michael Elgin vs. Cody Rhodes
-Martin Stone vs. Curt Stallion
-D.J. Shiima Xion vs. Everett Connors
-Paco Gonzalez vs. Danny Adams
-Sean Orleans vs. Brandon Espinosa
-Gary Jay vs. Jake Something
-Jake Parnell vs. Hakim Zane vs. Kevin Lee Davidson vs. Louis Lyndon vs. El Gringo Loco vs. Alex Daniels
-Appearing: Austin Theory, Space Monkey
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 8/20 in Alton, IL:
-Myron Reed vs. Alex Daniels - Crown Of Glory Title
-Space Monkey vs. Ethan Page
-Hakim Zane vs. Zachary Wentz
-Curt Stallion vs. Dezmond Xavier
-Appearing: Jeff Cobb, Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist)
PRO WRESTLING RESURGENCE(www.facebook.com/ProWrestlingResurgence)
Next show is Sunday 6/25 in Swansea, IL:
-Michael Elgin vs. Kevin Lee Davidson
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Next show is Saturday 6/3 in Warsaw, MO:
-Jay Howard vs. Deacon Cash - Heavyweight Title
-Jon Webb vs. Justin D'Air - Mayhem Title
-Jack Gamble vs. Jayden Fenix
-Brandon Aarons & ? vs. The Troy Athletic Club(Roy Lewis & J.A. Fair)
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/17 in Troy, MO:
-Jon Webb vs. Ace Hawkins - Jr. Heavyweight Title
-Appearing: Vader
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 6/3 in Marion, IL.
WRESTLING OVER EVERYTHING(woe-wrestling.webnode.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/11 in Centreville, IL:
-Leone Mephisto vs. Jake Parnell - Heavyweight Title
-Da'Marius Jones vs. LaMarcus Clinton - Interstate Title Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Johnny Blade vs. Richard Faith
-Deacon Cash vs. Tyler Day
-Taylor Champion & Trystan Brady Shadeux vs. The Sabotage Squad(Krispy 2 Pop & John Boi)
-#PROSTATUS(Shane The Pain Train & David X) vs. All Eyes On Us(Micah Pope & Nelson Six)
CENTRAL STATES CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(nwaccw.x10.bz)
Next show is Friday 6/30 in Waynesville, MO.
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 6/24 in Madison, IL:
-Gauge Evans vs. Victor Cortez - Heavyweight Title
-Haley Shadows vs. Scarlet Wyld
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted as it becomes available.
CCW(www.capewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/24 in Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Austin Lane vs. Marko Stunt
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/2 in Des Moines, IA:
-30-Man Royal Rumble For The Vacant Heavyweight Title
-The MexiTai Warriors(Supafly & Sentai) vs. The Bayside Bruisers(Jaysin Strife & J.C. Slater) - Tag Team Titles
-Xander Killen vs. Mark Sterling - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Laynie Luck vs. Gigi
-The Dezire Boyz(Brady A. & Randy A.) vs. The Whirlwind Gentlemen(Jack Manley & Remy Marcel)
-Brandon Espinosa vs. J.T. Energy
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EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Saturday 6/24 in Melrose, MA:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Matt Riddle
-Keith Lee vs. Ethan Page
EVOLVE has a show on Sunday 6/25 in Queens, NY:
-Matt Riddle vs. Keith Lee - WWN Title
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 6/16 in Reseda, CA:
-LDRS(Zack Sabre Jr. & Marty Scurll) vs. reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish)
-Matt Sydal vs. Sami Callihan
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The Unbreakable F'n Machines(Michael Elgin & Brian Cage)
-Lio Rush vs. Keith Lee
-The Chosen Bros(Matt Riddle & Jeff Cobb) vs. The Best Friends(Chuck Taylor & Trent Barreta)
-Jake Crist vs. Trevor Lee
-Dezmond Xavier vs. Jason Cade
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in Philadelphia, PA:
-Juan Francisco De Coronado vs. Obariyon - Grand Championship
-The Throwbacks(Dasher Hatfield & "Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti) vs. Hermit Crab & Cajun Crawdad
-Kenbai vs. Kobald
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/ThisIsWhyWeWrestle)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in Cornelia, GA:
-Jacob Ashworth vs. Dany Only
-Gladiator Jeremiah vs. Gunner Miller
-Heritage Title Tournament Final
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Friday 6/16 in Brisbane, Australia.
HOH has a show on Saturday 6/17 in Sydney, Australia.
HOH has a show on Sunday 6/18 in Perth, Australia.
HOH has a show on Friday 6/23 in Melbourne, Australia.
HOH has a show on Saturday 6/24 in Adelaide, Australia.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next shows are Saturday 7/8 and Sunday 7/9 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next shows are Thursday 7/13 and Friday 7/14 in Ybor City, FL featuring the Nova Title Tournament.
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Next show is Thursday 6/1 in Jeffersonville, IN:
-Jake Crist vs. Matt Cage
IWA-MS has a show on Saturday 6/3 in Memphis, IN.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/17 in Merrionette Park, IL:
-Sami Callihan vs. Michael Elgin - Heavyweight Title
-Brian Cage vs. John Morrison
-Abyss vs. Low-Ki
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/18 in Austin, TX featuring the American Joshi Queen Of Queens Tournament:
-Tournament Participants: Angel Blue, Sage Sin, Su Yung, Ruthless Lala, Thunder Rosa, Allie Kat, Hudson Envy, Dulce "Sexy" Star
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
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Monday, May 29, 2017
WWE Raw
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Booker T, & Corey Graves.
-Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose & Raw Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) d. "The Miz" Mike Mizanin, Antonio Cesaro, & Sheamus O'Shaunessy(w/ Maryse Ouellet-Mizanin) when Jeff pinned Miz after the swanton bomb (joined in progress; 9:12 aired).
-"The Drifter" Elias Samson d. Zac Evans(aka Jeremy Foster of Anarchy Wrestling) with an inverted swinging neckbreaker (2:41).
-Samoa Joe won a triple threat match with Finn Bálor and Bray Wyatt when he stole the pin on Wyatt after Bálor's Coup De Grace(top-rope double-stomp) (13:23 aired).
-"The Outlandish" Rich Swann(w/ "The Boss" Sasha Banks) d. "The Scottish Supernova" Noam Dar(w/ Alicia Fox) after the Phoenix Splash (2:52).
-Titus O'Neil(w/ Apollo Crews) d. Kalisto by blocking a victory roll attempt and holding the tights (0:51).
-Austin Aries & "The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher d. Cruiserweight Champion "The King Of The Cruiserweights" Adrian Neville & T.J. Perkins when Aries made Neville tap out to the Last Chancery (9:03 aired).
-Roman Reigns d. Seth Rollins with the spear (14:43 aired).
-Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose & Raw Tag Team Champions The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) d. "The Miz" Mike Mizanin, Antonio Cesaro, & Sheamus O'Shaunessy(w/ Maryse Ouellet-Mizanin) when Jeff pinned Miz after the swanton bomb (joined in progress; 9:12 aired).
-"The Drifter" Elias Samson d. Zac Evans(aka Jeremy Foster of Anarchy Wrestling) with an inverted swinging neckbreaker (2:41).
-Samoa Joe won a triple threat match with Finn Bálor and Bray Wyatt when he stole the pin on Wyatt after Bálor's Coup De Grace(top-rope double-stomp) (13:23 aired).
-"The Outlandish" Rich Swann(w/ "The Boss" Sasha Banks) d. "The Scottish Supernova" Noam Dar(w/ Alicia Fox) after the Phoenix Splash (2:52).
-Titus O'Neil(w/ Apollo Crews) d. Kalisto by blocking a victory roll attempt and holding the tights (0:51).
-Austin Aries & "The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher d. Cruiserweight Champion "The King Of The Cruiserweights" Adrian Neville & T.J. Perkins when Aries made Neville tap out to the Last Chancery (9:03 aired).
-Roman Reigns d. Seth Rollins with the spear (14:43 aired).
NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament Day 11
-Tiger Mask IV d. El Desperado with the tiger suplex.
-NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champion Bushi d. Yoshinobu Kanemaru with the MX(flying Codebreaker off the second rope).
-Volador Jr. d. A.C.H. after a top-rope Frankensteiner.
-ROH T.V. Champion Yujiro Kushida d. Ryusuke Taguchi(non-title) with the small package driver.
Block B:
-A.C.H./Bushi/El Desperado/Yujiro Kushida/Ryusuke Taguchi/Tiger Mask IV/Volador Jr./Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 6
-NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champion Bushi d. Yoshinobu Kanemaru with the MX(flying Codebreaker off the second rope).
-Volador Jr. d. A.C.H. after a top-rope Frankensteiner.
-ROH T.V. Champion Yujiro Kushida d. Ryusuke Taguchi(non-title) with the small package driver.
Block B:
-A.C.H./Bushi/El Desperado/Yujiro Kushida/Ryusuke Taguchi/Tiger Mask IV/Volador Jr./Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 6
Sunday, May 28, 2017
Weekend wrestling
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Vic Joseph & Corey Graves.
-T.J. Perkins d. Gran Metalik with the Detonation Kick (5:27).
-Rhyno & Heath Slater d. Curtis Axel & Curt Hawkins when Rhyno pinned Axel after the spinebuster (7:38 aired).
ROH TV
-Commentators: Ian Riccaboni & Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana.
-Josh "The Goods" Woods d. "The Product" David Starr with the kneebar (4:36).
-Jay Lethal d. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester by DQ when "The Last Real Man" Silas Young(who was doing commentary) got into a fight with Lethal (5:19 aired). "The Infamous" Bobby Fish saved Lethal from the two-on-one post-match attack.
-"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes d. "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian with the Crossrhodes (9:32 aired); Kevin Kelly joined the commentary team for the main event. "Hangman" Adam Page attacked Kazarian afterwards along with Cody, but Heavyweight Champion "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels ran them off.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentators: Larry Matysik, Herb Simmons, & Scott Zei.
-"Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson fought Johnny Blade(w/ Big Daddy) to a time-limit draw as Blade had Jackson in the figure-four leglock; Jackson tweaked his knee on a leapfrog attempt and Blade focuses his attack on the limb. A post-match argument ensued as Blade and Big Daddy claimed that Blade's figure-four was inescapable and Jackson said he could escape the hold with more time.
-Classic Title Tournament Semifinal: Flash Flanagan won a triple threat match with "Volatile" Curtis Wylde(w/ Wyldefyre) and Cowboy Marc Houston when he rolled up Houston with a handful of tights. Flanagan's arm was damaged during the bout.
-Commentators: Vic Joseph & Corey Graves.
-T.J. Perkins d. Gran Metalik with the Detonation Kick (5:27).
-Rhyno & Heath Slater d. Curtis Axel & Curt Hawkins when Rhyno pinned Axel after the spinebuster (7:38 aired).
ROH TV
-Commentators: Ian Riccaboni & Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana.
-Josh "The Goods" Woods d. "The Product" David Starr with the kneebar (4:36).
-Jay Lethal d. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester by DQ when "The Last Real Man" Silas Young(who was doing commentary) got into a fight with Lethal (5:19 aired). "The Infamous" Bobby Fish saved Lethal from the two-on-one post-match attack.
-"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes d. "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian with the Crossrhodes (9:32 aired); Kevin Kelly joined the commentary team for the main event. "Hangman" Adam Page attacked Kazarian afterwards along with Cody, but Heavyweight Champion "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels ran them off.
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentators: Larry Matysik, Herb Simmons, & Scott Zei.
-"Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson fought Johnny Blade(w/ Big Daddy) to a time-limit draw as Blade had Jackson in the figure-four leglock; Jackson tweaked his knee on a leapfrog attempt and Blade focuses his attack on the limb. A post-match argument ensued as Blade and Big Daddy claimed that Blade's figure-four was inescapable and Jackson said he could escape the hold with more time.
-Classic Title Tournament Semifinal: Flash Flanagan won a triple threat match with "Volatile" Curtis Wylde(w/ Wyldefyre) and Cowboy Marc Houston when he rolled up Houston with a handful of tights. Flanagan's arm was damaged during the bout.
NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament Day 10
-Ricochet d. TAKA Michinoku after the Benadryller(fireman's-carry thrown into roundhouse kick).
-Dragon Lee d. Jushin "Thunder" Liger after a top-rope double-stomp.
-Taichi d. "The Aerial Assassin" Will Ospreay after hitting him with his microphone stand and finishing with a Last Ride-style powerbomb.
-Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi d. "The Villain" Marty Scurll(non-title) with the Time Bomb(fireman's-carry powerslam).
Block A:
-Taichi/Will Ospreay/Dragon Lee/Hiromu Takahashi/Ricochet: 8
-Marty Scurll: 6
-TAKA Michinoku: 2
-Jushin Liger: 0
-Dragon Lee d. Jushin "Thunder" Liger after a top-rope double-stomp.
-Taichi d. "The Aerial Assassin" Will Ospreay after hitting him with his microphone stand and finishing with a Last Ride-style powerbomb.
-Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi d. "The Villain" Marty Scurll(non-title) with the Time Bomb(fireman's-carry powerslam).
Block A:
-Taichi/Will Ospreay/Dragon Lee/Hiromu Takahashi/Ricochet: 8
-Marty Scurll: 6
-TAKA Michinoku: 2
-Jushin Liger: 0
Saturday, May 27, 2017
NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament Day 9
-A.C.H. d. El Desperado with the Michinoku Driver.
-NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champion Bushi d. Volador Jr. with the MX(flying Codebreaker off the middle rope).
-Ryusuke Taguchi d. Tiger Mask IV with the anklelock.
-ROH T.V. Champion Yujiro Kushida d. Yoshinobu Kanemaru(non-title) with the small package driver.
Block B:
-A.C.H./El Desperado/Ryusuke Taguchi/Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 6
-Bushi/Tiger Mask IV/Volador Jr./Yujiro Kushida: 4
-NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champion Bushi d. Volador Jr. with the MX(flying Codebreaker off the middle rope).
-Ryusuke Taguchi d. Tiger Mask IV with the anklelock.
-ROH T.V. Champion Yujiro Kushida d. Yoshinobu Kanemaru(non-title) with the small package driver.
Block B:
-A.C.H./El Desperado/Ryusuke Taguchi/Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 6
-Bushi/Tiger Mask IV/Volador Jr./Yujiro Kushida: 4
Friday Glory Pro Results From Alton, IL
-The Sauciest Men Alive(Lukas Jacobs & Kevin Giza) d. Adam Slade & Jacob Creed when Jacobs rolled up Slade (5:34).
-United Glory Tag Team Title Tournament: The Besties In The World("The Miracle Worker" Davey Vega & "The Dirty Rook" Mat Fitchett) d. The Fraternity(Channing Decker & Trent Gibson); Vega pinned Gibson after the Brain Eater(brainbuster onto the knee)/flying knee strike combo with Fitchett (8:18).
-United Glory Tag Team Title Tournament: Alpha Class("The Millenial" Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez) d. Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) when Paco pinned Gakiya after the fireman's-carry fisherman driver (10:59).
-"The Ballsy Badass" Shotzi Blackheart d. "The Bubblegum Princess" Alexia Nicole after a top-rope senton bomb to retain the Phoenix Of RISE Title (7:10).
-Kyle O'Reilly d. "The Lone Star" Curt Stallion with a cross-armbreaker (17:14).
-"Pretty Reckless" Everett Connors won a twelve-man Rumble-style gauntlet match. Order of entry: "The Dad Bod" Sean Orleans, "The Stiff Robo Ginger" Gary Jay, Jason Roberts, Everett Connors, Logan James, Brandon Espinosa, Tyler Matrix, "The Warhorse" Jake Parnell, Mickey Muscles, "The Incredible Primal Prodigy" Matt Kenway (Look At Him), Aaron Anders, and Aaron Dzinic. Eliminations: Espinosa went right after Orleans, but Connors caught him off guard with a close-range superkick to eliminate him. Kenway pinned Roberts after a swinging fisherman buster. Orleans pinned Anders via rollup. James pinned Orleans after a frog splash. (As Orleans was leaving the match, Espinosa attacked him outside the ring and gave him a brainbuster on the floor.) Parnell pinned James after the top-rope double-stomp to the back of the head. Gary pinned Mickey after the sliding forearm smash. Matrix pinned Kenway after a wheelbarrow faceplant. Gary pinned Dzinic after a double-stomp to the back of the head. Gary pinned Matrix after a lariat. Connors pinned Parnell after a Shining Wizard. Connors pinned Gary after a torture rack dropped into a Diamond Cutter (18:45). With the win, Connors earned the right to challenge for the United Glory Tag Team Titles with a partner of his choice.
-Barackus(w/ Jason Saint) d. "The" Ace Hawkins after a Baldo Bomb (1:24).
-"Limitless" Keith Lee d. "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin after two fireman's-carry Jackhammers (16:48).
-MsChif acted as a special guest ring announcer for the two championship bouts.
-United Glory Tag Team Title Tournament: The Besties In The World("The Miracle Worker" Davey Vega & "The Dirty Rook" Mat Fitchett) d. Alpha Class("The Millenial" Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez) to become the first champions. Communication broke down between Adams & Paco due to Adams' overly aggressive tactics; in the end, Vega pinned Adams after the Brain Eater/flying knee strike combo with Fitchett (20:21). After the match, Adams snapped and got into a shoving match with Paco, finally challenging Paco to face him one-on-one at the next show.
-"Hot Fire" Myron Reed d. Rey Fenix after the Spanish Fly to retain the Crown Of Glory Title (10:36).
-United Glory Tag Team Title Tournament: The Besties In The World("The Miracle Worker" Davey Vega & "The Dirty Rook" Mat Fitchett) d. The Fraternity(Channing Decker & Trent Gibson); Vega pinned Gibson after the Brain Eater(brainbuster onto the knee)/flying knee strike combo with Fitchett (8:18).
-United Glory Tag Team Title Tournament: Alpha Class("The Millenial" Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez) d. Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) when Paco pinned Gakiya after the fireman's-carry fisherman driver (10:59).
-"The Ballsy Badass" Shotzi Blackheart d. "The Bubblegum Princess" Alexia Nicole after a top-rope senton bomb to retain the Phoenix Of RISE Title (7:10).
-Kyle O'Reilly d. "The Lone Star" Curt Stallion with a cross-armbreaker (17:14).
-"Pretty Reckless" Everett Connors won a twelve-man Rumble-style gauntlet match. Order of entry: "The Dad Bod" Sean Orleans, "The Stiff Robo Ginger" Gary Jay, Jason Roberts, Everett Connors, Logan James, Brandon Espinosa, Tyler Matrix, "The Warhorse" Jake Parnell, Mickey Muscles, "The Incredible Primal Prodigy" Matt Kenway (Look At Him), Aaron Anders, and Aaron Dzinic. Eliminations: Espinosa went right after Orleans, but Connors caught him off guard with a close-range superkick to eliminate him. Kenway pinned Roberts after a swinging fisherman buster. Orleans pinned Anders via rollup. James pinned Orleans after a frog splash. (As Orleans was leaving the match, Espinosa attacked him outside the ring and gave him a brainbuster on the floor.) Parnell pinned James after the top-rope double-stomp to the back of the head. Gary pinned Mickey after the sliding forearm smash. Matrix pinned Kenway after a wheelbarrow faceplant. Gary pinned Dzinic after a double-stomp to the back of the head. Gary pinned Matrix after a lariat. Connors pinned Parnell after a Shining Wizard. Connors pinned Gary after a torture rack dropped into a Diamond Cutter (18:45). With the win, Connors earned the right to challenge for the United Glory Tag Team Titles with a partner of his choice.
-Barackus(w/ Jason Saint) d. "The" Ace Hawkins after a Baldo Bomb (1:24).
-"Limitless" Keith Lee d. "Unbreakable" Michael Elgin after two fireman's-carry Jackhammers (16:48).
-MsChif acted as a special guest ring announcer for the two championship bouts.
-United Glory Tag Team Title Tournament: The Besties In The World("The Miracle Worker" Davey Vega & "The Dirty Rook" Mat Fitchett) d. Alpha Class("The Millenial" Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez) to become the first champions. Communication broke down between Adams & Paco due to Adams' overly aggressive tactics; in the end, Vega pinned Adams after the Brain Eater/flying knee strike combo with Fitchett (20:21). After the match, Adams snapped and got into a shoving match with Paco, finally challenging Paco to face him one-on-one at the next show.
-"Hot Fire" Myron Reed d. Rey Fenix after the Spanish Fly to retain the Crown Of Glory Title (10:36).
Friday, May 26, 2017
NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament Day 8
-Taichi d. "The Villain" Marty Scurll with the Gedo Clutch.
-Ricochet d. Jushin "Thunder" Liger with the King's Landing(elevated Flatliner).
-IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi d. TAKA Michinoku(non-title) with the Time Bomb(fireman's-carry powerslam).
-"The Aerial Assassin" Will Ospreay d. Dragon Lee with the OsCutter(middle-rope springboard Cutter).
Block A:
-Will Ospreay: 8
-Taichi/Marty Scurll/Dragon Lee/Ricochet/Hiromu Takahashi: 6
-TAKA Michinoku: 2
-Jushin Liger: 0
-Ricochet d. Jushin "Thunder" Liger with the King's Landing(elevated Flatliner).
-IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi d. TAKA Michinoku(non-title) with the Time Bomb(fireman's-carry powerslam).
-"The Aerial Assassin" Will Ospreay d. Dragon Lee with the OsCutter(middle-rope springboard Cutter).
Block A:
-Will Ospreay: 8
-Taichi/Marty Scurll/Dragon Lee/Ricochet/Hiromu Takahashi: 6
-TAKA Michinoku: 2
-Jushin Liger: 0
Thursday, May 25, 2017
NWL Special Comment
Now, as promised, a special comment about Sunday's National Wrasslin' League show at the Casa Loma Ballroom in St. Louis, Missouri.
DISCLAIMER: I'm biased. Deal with it.
After the previous show was cancelled due to weather/flooding conditions, the scheduled six-man tag team main event was postponed to this event. NWL has not drawn as well in St. Louis as in Kansas City, possibly because of the oversaturation of this market compared to only one or two promotions in the K.C. area. On that note, they were hoping to rebound. One notable absence from the show was NWL President Major Baisden, presumably preparing an extra-special PowerPoint for the next show on June 4th.
Your ring announcer was Ben Simon; your referees were Michael Crase & Sean Orleans.
The show started with the debut appearance of a new tag team called "Five Direction" comprised of Chippy & C-Note. (Some might note a passing resemblance to Beauty & The Beast: Stevie Fierce & Rob Matter.) Their literal song-and-dance routine was interrupted by NWL KC's Thor Theriot, who seemed to be warmly received before he noted his regional allegiance...whoops. Theriot was looking for a fight, but Chippy & C-Note were decidedly uninterested. They took their leave and randomly passed by Party Crasher Spike on the way out...Spike had run out of beer money and was looking for a fight himself, so he figured he might as well face Theriot.
Party Crasher Spike vs. Thor Theriot: In retrospect, the St. Louis roster was fortunate that this was NOT, in fact, declared to be an I-70 Series match...they were already taking a drubbing in that department. While the Party Crashers have found success in alternate universes, they haven't had the same luck in the NWL...Thor got the win with the Ragnarok(fireman's-carry double-knee gutbuster) in 5:01.
Next up was Marti Belle's "Marti Party" talk show segment; she seems to have borrowed Dominick Butler's old theme music. However, she was quickly interrupted by "The Billion-Dollar Brother" Emmett DuBois(w/ Clayton Fox). Marti has been very vocal with her criticism of DuBois' methods during interview segments and DuBois took exception to her attitude, literally backing her into a corner. Marti was not intimidated and even removed her earrings and high-heeled shoes in preparation for a potential fight...but help arrived in the form of Neon Iverson. Iverson challenged DuBois to a match and so it came to pass...
Neon Iverson vs. "The Billion-Dollar Brother" Emmett DuBois(w/ Clayton Fox): DuBois tried to seek refuge outside the ring, but Iverson stunned him with a dropkick to the back from an adjacent turnbuckle as DuBois was sitting on the ring apron! Iverson continued his aerial assault, but Fox took the bullet for his boss when Neon delivered a suicide dive that nearly caused him to wipe out on the floor. Iverson managed to rebound from that setback and went to the top rope, but Fox distracted him by throwing money...when the referee turned his attention to the accountant, DuBois clocked Iverson with the ring bell and got the screwy win in 7:05. DuBois and Fox continued the abuse after the match, but Iverson's tag team partner Dez Wellston returned from injury to make the save. (The reunited Soldiers have challenged DuBois & Fox to a tag match at the June 4th show, adding to a stacked lineup.)
Party Crasher Boulder vs. Xavier Church(aka Connor Braxton): Church established himself as an unfavorite with the St. Louis fans with his pre-match promo. He's got good size and has been competing all over the Midwest(including the All-American Wrestling show I attended in December); I think he could be a great addition to the NWL roster. As noted earlier, the Party Crashers should probably stick to tag team competition. Church got the win in 5:42 with a suplex dropped into a Diamond Cutter (don't think I'd seen that before).
The Buddy System(Skyler Beckett & "Takedown" Javy Torres) vs. The Underground(Adam Ryan & Jackie Lee Bosch): Buddy Shepherd had invented a new app to meet up with his Buddies, but his first meeting led to a sneak attack by Ryan and Bosch; Buddy hadn't been seen since that time. Ryan & Bosch were carrying Shepherd's trademark white blazer and claimed that we would never see him again, but Beckett and Torres kept the faith as they fought on his behalf. The Underground members kept up the trash talk, but Buddy finally ran through the audience and jumped the guardrail to encourage his Buddies! Bosch chased him away, but that left Adam Ryan alone in the ring...Javy stunned Ryan with an enzuigiri and Beckett got the pin with an O'Connor Roll in 10:13! The Buddy System stood reunited...but I suspect the issue is far from over.
Jack Foster vs. "High On Life" Ken Dharma, I-70 Series: St. Louis has been behind the proverbial eight-ball in this series, but they somehow manage to stay within reasonable striking distance. Dharma acknowledged that St. Louis was actually his hometown, but added that he was glad he left...despite that, his father and girlfriend were in attendance to support him. Of course, he had an uphill battle against Foster...he managed to focus his attack on the arm after one of Foster's chops met the ringpost. Foster fought back into the match, scoring the victory in 7:53 after IT'S THE BIG FOOT in the corner; that improved St. Louis' record in the I-70 Series to seven wins (against Kansas City's eleven).
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Two Coca-Colas. Oddly, I was charged two dollars for the first one and three dollars for the second one...guess it was different bartenders.
"The Hanover Hooligan" Jay Lutz made his entrance and threw out a challenge to "Greatness" Marcellus Gaines...Gaines was not in the house, but his manager Drew Gold came out instead. In fact, Gold claimed that he told his protege to stay at home so he wouldn't be goaded into a fight. Gold said that Gaines WOULD face Lutz at the next show on June 4th...but only if he can beat the man that Gold hand-picked for the match...
Kansas City Champion "The Mile-High Magnum" Dak(ota) Draper vs. Jay Lutz, non-title I-70 Series match: Draper's attitude seems to change like the wind with regards to the STL/KC rivalry. Obviously the fans were on Lutz's side for this one. Draper got a laugh out of me when he teased a suicide dive, only to step through the ropes and execute a HEADLOCK TAKEOVER on the floor. Lutz gave the K.C. Champ a great fight, scoring a near-fall after his sliding forearm smash, but Draper put him away with the Mile-High Doctor Bomb in 9:11. Lutz's sober showdown with Marcellus Gaines will have to wait a little longer.
"The Raging Bull" Maverick & The Blood Brothers(Davey Gibson & Mathew Grundy) vs. St. Louis Champion "The Five-Star Phenom" Todd Letterman, "The Bull City Boss" Cornell Douglass, & Brother Castle: The battles between the men on either side have been raging for the past several months; the match also featured the final four in the St. Louis Title tournament(Letterman, Maverick, Douglass, and Grundy). The match was a good preview of coming attractions...I'd be interested in seeing Letterman vs. Gibson down the line. The referee was barely able to maintain control and things only got more chaotic when an errant Maverick kick took out the official by mistake. Maverick hit the Death Valley Driver on Douglass but there was no one to count; there was also no one to count when Douglass recovered and took out Maverick with the heart punch. Douglass brought in a chair, but Letterman stopped him and said he didn't need to cheat to win...that partnership seemed doomed from the start. (*whispers* DOUGLASS DOESN'T LIKE WHITE PEOPLE.) Letterman relieved him of the chair and the verbage escalated until Letterman took a swing at his partner with the chair...Douglass avoided the swing and the champion took out Maverick instead. Douglass and Castle were quick to pounce on their "ally" as Castle held Letterman for Douglass' heart punch...the ref had finally recovered and Douglass covered Maverick for the three-count in 20:54. Curtain down, that's our show for the night.
A lot was set up for the next St. Louis show: Letterman vs. Maverick vs. Douglass in a triple threat match for the St. Louis Championship, Davey Gibson gets a rematch with Kyle O'Reilly, Mathew Fitchett challenges Marcellus Gaines, and The Soldiers face Emmett DuBois & Clayton Fox. They'll have a lot of competition on June 4th with Ring Of Honor in Collinsville, plus Metallica's concert at Busch Stadium numero dos.
This coming weekend is oddly devoid of immediate-area shows. There isn't anything on Saturday or Sunday, but Glory Pro returns to Alton, Illinois on Friday with the tournament to crown the first United Glory Tag Team Champions.
June looks like this:
-Friday 6/2: Dynamo Pro Wrestling in Grafton, IL
-Sunday 6/4: Ring Of Honor in Collinsville, IL; NWL in St. Louis, MO
-Saturday 6/10: Pro Wrestling Championship Series in Alton, IL; Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in St. Louis, MO
-Sunday 6/11: Wrestling Over Everything in Centreville, IL
-Saturday 6/17: World League Wrestling in Troy, MO; SICW in East Carondelet, IL
-Sunday 6/18: NWL in St. Louis, MO
-Sunday 6/25: Pro Wrestling Resurgence in Swansea, IL
That's my special comment for this, the twenty-third 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.
After the previous show was cancelled due to weather/flooding conditions, the scheduled six-man tag team main event was postponed to this event. NWL has not drawn as well in St. Louis as in Kansas City, possibly because of the oversaturation of this market compared to only one or two promotions in the K.C. area. On that note, they were hoping to rebound. One notable absence from the show was NWL President Major Baisden, presumably preparing an extra-special PowerPoint for the next show on June 4th.
Your ring announcer was Ben Simon; your referees were Michael Crase & Sean Orleans.
The show started with the debut appearance of a new tag team called "Five Direction" comprised of Chippy & C-Note. (Some might note a passing resemblance to Beauty & The Beast: Stevie Fierce & Rob Matter.) Their literal song-and-dance routine was interrupted by NWL KC's Thor Theriot, who seemed to be warmly received before he noted his regional allegiance...whoops. Theriot was looking for a fight, but Chippy & C-Note were decidedly uninterested. They took their leave and randomly passed by Party Crasher Spike on the way out...Spike had run out of beer money and was looking for a fight himself, so he figured he might as well face Theriot.
Party Crasher Spike vs. Thor Theriot: In retrospect, the St. Louis roster was fortunate that this was NOT, in fact, declared to be an I-70 Series match...they were already taking a drubbing in that department. While the Party Crashers have found success in alternate universes, they haven't had the same luck in the NWL...Thor got the win with the Ragnarok(fireman's-carry double-knee gutbuster) in 5:01.
Next up was Marti Belle's "Marti Party" talk show segment; she seems to have borrowed Dominick Butler's old theme music. However, she was quickly interrupted by "The Billion-Dollar Brother" Emmett DuBois(w/ Clayton Fox). Marti has been very vocal with her criticism of DuBois' methods during interview segments and DuBois took exception to her attitude, literally backing her into a corner. Marti was not intimidated and even removed her earrings and high-heeled shoes in preparation for a potential fight...but help arrived in the form of Neon Iverson. Iverson challenged DuBois to a match and so it came to pass...
Neon Iverson vs. "The Billion-Dollar Brother" Emmett DuBois(w/ Clayton Fox): DuBois tried to seek refuge outside the ring, but Iverson stunned him with a dropkick to the back from an adjacent turnbuckle as DuBois was sitting on the ring apron! Iverson continued his aerial assault, but Fox took the bullet for his boss when Neon delivered a suicide dive that nearly caused him to wipe out on the floor. Iverson managed to rebound from that setback and went to the top rope, but Fox distracted him by throwing money...when the referee turned his attention to the accountant, DuBois clocked Iverson with the ring bell and got the screwy win in 7:05. DuBois and Fox continued the abuse after the match, but Iverson's tag team partner Dez Wellston returned from injury to make the save. (The reunited Soldiers have challenged DuBois & Fox to a tag match at the June 4th show, adding to a stacked lineup.)
Party Crasher Boulder vs. Xavier Church(aka Connor Braxton): Church established himself as an unfavorite with the St. Louis fans with his pre-match promo. He's got good size and has been competing all over the Midwest(including the All-American Wrestling show I attended in December); I think he could be a great addition to the NWL roster. As noted earlier, the Party Crashers should probably stick to tag team competition. Church got the win in 5:42 with a suplex dropped into a Diamond Cutter (don't think I'd seen that before).
The Buddy System(Skyler Beckett & "Takedown" Javy Torres) vs. The Underground(Adam Ryan & Jackie Lee Bosch): Buddy Shepherd had invented a new app to meet up with his Buddies, but his first meeting led to a sneak attack by Ryan and Bosch; Buddy hadn't been seen since that time. Ryan & Bosch were carrying Shepherd's trademark white blazer and claimed that we would never see him again, but Beckett and Torres kept the faith as they fought on his behalf. The Underground members kept up the trash talk, but Buddy finally ran through the audience and jumped the guardrail to encourage his Buddies! Bosch chased him away, but that left Adam Ryan alone in the ring...Javy stunned Ryan with an enzuigiri and Beckett got the pin with an O'Connor Roll in 10:13! The Buddy System stood reunited...but I suspect the issue is far from over.
Jack Foster vs. "High On Life" Ken Dharma, I-70 Series: St. Louis has been behind the proverbial eight-ball in this series, but they somehow manage to stay within reasonable striking distance. Dharma acknowledged that St. Louis was actually his hometown, but added that he was glad he left...despite that, his father and girlfriend were in attendance to support him. Of course, he had an uphill battle against Foster...he managed to focus his attack on the arm after one of Foster's chops met the ringpost. Foster fought back into the match, scoring the victory in 7:53 after IT'S THE BIG FOOT in the corner; that improved St. Louis' record in the I-70 Series to seven wins (against Kansas City's eleven).
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Two Coca-Colas. Oddly, I was charged two dollars for the first one and three dollars for the second one...guess it was different bartenders.
"The Hanover Hooligan" Jay Lutz made his entrance and threw out a challenge to "Greatness" Marcellus Gaines...Gaines was not in the house, but his manager Drew Gold came out instead. In fact, Gold claimed that he told his protege to stay at home so he wouldn't be goaded into a fight. Gold said that Gaines WOULD face Lutz at the next show on June 4th...but only if he can beat the man that Gold hand-picked for the match...
Kansas City Champion "The Mile-High Magnum" Dak(ota) Draper vs. Jay Lutz, non-title I-70 Series match: Draper's attitude seems to change like the wind with regards to the STL/KC rivalry. Obviously the fans were on Lutz's side for this one. Draper got a laugh out of me when he teased a suicide dive, only to step through the ropes and execute a HEADLOCK TAKEOVER on the floor. Lutz gave the K.C. Champ a great fight, scoring a near-fall after his sliding forearm smash, but Draper put him away with the Mile-High Doctor Bomb in 9:11. Lutz's sober showdown with Marcellus Gaines will have to wait a little longer.
"The Raging Bull" Maverick & The Blood Brothers(Davey Gibson & Mathew Grundy) vs. St. Louis Champion "The Five-Star Phenom" Todd Letterman, "The Bull City Boss" Cornell Douglass, & Brother Castle: The battles between the men on either side have been raging for the past several months; the match also featured the final four in the St. Louis Title tournament(Letterman, Maverick, Douglass, and Grundy). The match was a good preview of coming attractions...I'd be interested in seeing Letterman vs. Gibson down the line. The referee was barely able to maintain control and things only got more chaotic when an errant Maverick kick took out the official by mistake. Maverick hit the Death Valley Driver on Douglass but there was no one to count; there was also no one to count when Douglass recovered and took out Maverick with the heart punch. Douglass brought in a chair, but Letterman stopped him and said he didn't need to cheat to win...that partnership seemed doomed from the start. (*whispers* DOUGLASS DOESN'T LIKE WHITE PEOPLE.) Letterman relieved him of the chair and the verbage escalated until Letterman took a swing at his partner with the chair...Douglass avoided the swing and the champion took out Maverick instead. Douglass and Castle were quick to pounce on their "ally" as Castle held Letterman for Douglass' heart punch...the ref had finally recovered and Douglass covered Maverick for the three-count in 20:54. Curtain down, that's our show for the night.
A lot was set up for the next St. Louis show: Letterman vs. Maverick vs. Douglass in a triple threat match for the St. Louis Championship, Davey Gibson gets a rematch with Kyle O'Reilly, Mathew Fitchett challenges Marcellus Gaines, and The Soldiers face Emmett DuBois & Clayton Fox. They'll have a lot of competition on June 4th with Ring Of Honor in Collinsville, plus Metallica's concert at Busch Stadium numero dos.
This coming weekend is oddly devoid of immediate-area shows. There isn't anything on Saturday or Sunday, but Glory Pro returns to Alton, Illinois on Friday with the tournament to crown the first United Glory Tag Team Champions.
June looks like this:
-Friday 6/2: Dynamo Pro Wrestling in Grafton, IL
-Sunday 6/4: Ring Of Honor in Collinsville, IL; NWL in St. Louis, MO
-Saturday 6/10: Pro Wrestling Championship Series in Alton, IL; Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in St. Louis, MO
-Sunday 6/11: Wrestling Over Everything in Centreville, IL
-Saturday 6/17: World League Wrestling in Troy, MO; SICW in East Carondelet, IL
-Sunday 6/18: NWL in St. Louis, MO
-Sunday 6/25: Pro Wrestling Resurgence in Swansea, IL
That's my special comment for this, the twenty-third 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 AAW results from Berwyn, IL:
-Paco Gonzalez d. Connor Braxton.
-Jake Crist won a four-corner match with Myron Reed, Joey Janela, and Laredo Kid.
-Trevor Lee d. Colt Cabana.
-Davey Vega & Alex Daniels won a tripole threat match with Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr) and Stephen Wolf & Trey Miguel.
-Keith Lee d. Donovan Dijak.
-Michael Elgin d. Jake Hager.
-Rey Fenix & A.R. Fox d. Lio Rush & Shane Strickland to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Sami Callihan d. Juventud Guerrera to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Thursday IWA-MS results from Jeffersonville, IN featuring the Heavyweight Title tournament:
-Timmy Lou Retton won a triple threat match with Cole Radrick and Sage Philips.
-Larry D d. Zodiak.
-Devon Moore d. White Mike.
-Shane Mercer d. Reed Bentley.
-Aaron Williams d. John Wayne Murdoch.
-Marcus Everett d. Johnathan Wolf.
-Shotzi Blackheart d. Amazing Maria.
-Mance Warner d. Rob Killjoy.
-Larry D d. Devon Moore.
-Aaron Williams d. Marcus Everett.
-Aaron Williams d. Larry D to win the Heavyweight Title tournament.
-Larry D d. Aaron Williams to win the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday NWL results from Kansas City, MO:
-Cam Jackson(w/ Alpha Omega Pledge Brothers) d. Gil Rogers by blocking a re-entry sunset flip and holding the ropes with his stablemates' assistance (6:20).
-High Society("The Connoisseur" Niles Plonk & "The Brand" Chad Barstow)(w/ Belvedere) d. Lakota Red Cloud & "The Austrian Horse" Hans Ruger; Plonk delivered a mule kick to Red Cloud's groin behind the referee's back and pinned him after the Uncorker(somersault neckbreaker) (9:56).
-I-70 Series: "The Bull City Boss" Cornell Douglass(w/ Brother Castle) d. "Lockdown" Ray Briggs(w/ Roscoe Leech) after the Bull City Breakdown(Dominator) (6:28). (Kansas City 12, St. Louis 8)
-Thor Theriot d. Michael Strider in a no-DQ match after piledriving him on a chair (12:46). Jeremy Wyatt confronted Theriot afterwards.
-Marti Belle fought Amber Lynn to a double DQ when both women shoved the referee (5:10).
-I-70 Series: "The Monarch" Jeremy Wyatt d. "The Hanover Hooligan" Jay Lutz with the Coronation(piledriver) (4:52 aired). (Kansas City 13, St. Louis 8)
-"The Raging Bull" Maverick & "Captain K.C." Blaine Meeks d. St. Louis Champion "The Five-Star Phenom" Todd Letterman & Kansas City Champion "The Mile-High Magnum" Dak(ota) Draper when Meeks pinned Draper with a cape-assisted cross-bodyblock off the top rope (11:18).
-The Howletts(Marco & Leonel) d. The Royal Blood(Jet & Jax Royal) in a ladder match after The Blood Brothers(Davey Gibson & Mathew Grundy) interfered, allowing Leonel to retrieve the contracts from above the ring (17:24).
Saturday CHIKARA results from Hellertown, PA:
-Xyberhawx 2000(Sylverhawk & Razerhawk) won a four-way dance with Hermit Crab & Cajun Crawdad, Team Sea Stars(Ashley Vox & Delmi Exo), and The Force(Officers Warren Barksdale & Bruno Meloni).
-Merlok d. Crossbones.
-"Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti & Fire Ant d. Arik Cannon & Jigsaw.
-Missile Assault Man d. Oleg The Usurper.
-Cornelius Crummels & Sonny Defarge d. Dez Peloton(Donald Kluger & Jasper Tippins) in a best-of-three-falls match to retain the Campeones De Parejas.
-Ultramantis Black, Dasher Hatfield, Icarus, Ophidian, & Mister Zero d. Grand Champion Juan Francisco De Coronado, Hallowicked, Frightmare, Gran Akuma, & El Hijo Del Ice Cream.
-Travis Huckabee d. The Proletariat Boar Of Moldova.
Saturday Anarchy Wrestling results from Cornelia, GA:
-Cyrus The Destroyer d. Gunner Miller by DQ.
-Heritage Title Tournament: "The Nightmare" Kyle Matthews d. Ryan Vega.
-Heritage Title Tournament: Jeremy Foster fought Billy Buck to a time-limit draw.
-The Lynch Mob(Matt & Joey Lynch) fought The Approved(Bobby Moore & Adryan Hawkins) to a no-contest to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Kevin Blue & Billy Buck d. The Beautiful Bald Besties(Michael Stevens & Zac Edwards).
-Stryknyn d. Drew Adler.
-Tank & Iceberg d. Se7en & Brad Cash in a Rejects' Rules Match.
Saturday NBW results from Eldon, MO:
-Curt Gannon d. Jimmy D.
-David Catin & El Campeon won a triple threat match with Curtis Wylde & The Big Texan and Guns & Beer(Cousin Gator & Duke Cornell).
-The Common Core d. Cody Wilson.
-Leland Race fought Kyle Roberts to a double countout.
-Superstar Steve Fender d. Tony Kozina to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Paco Gonzalez d. Connor Braxton.
-Jake Crist won a four-corner match with Myron Reed, Joey Janela, and Laredo Kid.
-Trevor Lee d. Colt Cabana.
-Davey Vega & Alex Daniels won a tripole threat match with Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr) and Stephen Wolf & Trey Miguel.
-Keith Lee d. Donovan Dijak.
-Michael Elgin d. Jake Hager.
-Rey Fenix & A.R. Fox d. Lio Rush & Shane Strickland to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Sami Callihan d. Juventud Guerrera to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Thursday IWA-MS results from Jeffersonville, IN featuring the Heavyweight Title tournament:
-Timmy Lou Retton won a triple threat match with Cole Radrick and Sage Philips.
-Larry D d. Zodiak.
-Devon Moore d. White Mike.
-Shane Mercer d. Reed Bentley.
-Aaron Williams d. John Wayne Murdoch.
-Marcus Everett d. Johnathan Wolf.
-Shotzi Blackheart d. Amazing Maria.
-Mance Warner d. Rob Killjoy.
-Larry D d. Devon Moore.
-Aaron Williams d. Marcus Everett.
-Aaron Williams d. Larry D to win the Heavyweight Title tournament.
-Larry D d. Aaron Williams to win the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday NWL results from Kansas City, MO:
-Cam Jackson(w/ Alpha Omega Pledge Brothers) d. Gil Rogers by blocking a re-entry sunset flip and holding the ropes with his stablemates' assistance (6:20).
-High Society("The Connoisseur" Niles Plonk & "The Brand" Chad Barstow)(w/ Belvedere) d. Lakota Red Cloud & "The Austrian Horse" Hans Ruger; Plonk delivered a mule kick to Red Cloud's groin behind the referee's back and pinned him after the Uncorker(somersault neckbreaker) (9:56).
-I-70 Series: "The Bull City Boss" Cornell Douglass(w/ Brother Castle) d. "Lockdown" Ray Briggs(w/ Roscoe Leech) after the Bull City Breakdown(Dominator) (6:28). (Kansas City 12, St. Louis 8)
-Thor Theriot d. Michael Strider in a no-DQ match after piledriving him on a chair (12:46). Jeremy Wyatt confronted Theriot afterwards.
-Marti Belle fought Amber Lynn to a double DQ when both women shoved the referee (5:10).
-I-70 Series: "The Monarch" Jeremy Wyatt d. "The Hanover Hooligan" Jay Lutz with the Coronation(piledriver) (4:52 aired). (Kansas City 13, St. Louis 8)
-"The Raging Bull" Maverick & "Captain K.C." Blaine Meeks d. St. Louis Champion "The Five-Star Phenom" Todd Letterman & Kansas City Champion "The Mile-High Magnum" Dak(ota) Draper when Meeks pinned Draper with a cape-assisted cross-bodyblock off the top rope (11:18).
-The Howletts(Marco & Leonel) d. The Royal Blood(Jet & Jax Royal) in a ladder match after The Blood Brothers(Davey Gibson & Mathew Grundy) interfered, allowing Leonel to retrieve the contracts from above the ring (17:24).
Saturday CHIKARA results from Hellertown, PA:
-Xyberhawx 2000(Sylverhawk & Razerhawk) won a four-way dance with Hermit Crab & Cajun Crawdad, Team Sea Stars(Ashley Vox & Delmi Exo), and The Force(Officers Warren Barksdale & Bruno Meloni).
-Merlok d. Crossbones.
-"Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti & Fire Ant d. Arik Cannon & Jigsaw.
-Missile Assault Man d. Oleg The Usurper.
-Cornelius Crummels & Sonny Defarge d. Dez Peloton(Donald Kluger & Jasper Tippins) in a best-of-three-falls match to retain the Campeones De Parejas.
-Ultramantis Black, Dasher Hatfield, Icarus, Ophidian, & Mister Zero d. Grand Champion Juan Francisco De Coronado, Hallowicked, Frightmare, Gran Akuma, & El Hijo Del Ice Cream.
-Travis Huckabee d. The Proletariat Boar Of Moldova.
Saturday Anarchy Wrestling results from Cornelia, GA:
-Cyrus The Destroyer d. Gunner Miller by DQ.
-Heritage Title Tournament: "The Nightmare" Kyle Matthews d. Ryan Vega.
-Heritage Title Tournament: Jeremy Foster fought Billy Buck to a time-limit draw.
-The Lynch Mob(Matt & Joey Lynch) fought The Approved(Bobby Moore & Adryan Hawkins) to a no-contest to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Kevin Blue & Billy Buck d. The Beautiful Bald Besties(Michael Stevens & Zac Edwards).
-Stryknyn d. Drew Adler.
-Tank & Iceberg d. Se7en & Brad Cash in a Rejects' Rules Match.
Saturday NBW results from Eldon, MO:
-Curt Gannon d. Jimmy D.
-David Catin & El Campeon won a triple threat match with Curtis Wylde & The Big Texan and Guns & Beer(Cousin Gator & Duke Cornell).
-The Common Core d. Cody Wilson.
-Leland Race fought Kyle Roberts to a double countout.
-Superstar Steve Fender d. Tony Kozina to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Comedy Part 746: Hey Guys, Back In The Hosting Spot
Location: Hey Guys Comedy
Emcee: Me
Lineup: Brian McDowell, Nathan Orton, Lucas Hinderliter, Joe "The Animal" Lancey, Tom Brown, Matt Wayman, Vincent Opper, Robert Reynolds, Adam Hoppe, Jessie Hickman, Shannon Yarbrough, Will O'Donnell, Gary Schultz, Andy Hamilton, Quincy Gordon, Tim Convy, Carlie Lawrence
With my evenings freed up, I made my way back to Hey Guys for the Thursday open-mic night. We had a decent audience and quite a few comedians(as you see above); I'm pretty sure Bruce Veach just assigns me to host so he can see the whole lineup on this dumb blog. *waves hi* I was trying out a lot of new material, to the point that I brought my notebook on stage...it was probably a move best left unmade. At any rate, I hope to get back to other open-mics in the near future, particularly the Westport Funny Bone. I have plenty of material about my days of pizza delivery, as well as other bits of randomness...
Emcee: Me
Lineup: Brian McDowell, Nathan Orton, Lucas Hinderliter, Joe "The Animal" Lancey, Tom Brown, Matt Wayman, Vincent Opper, Robert Reynolds, Adam Hoppe, Jessie Hickman, Shannon Yarbrough, Will O'Donnell, Gary Schultz, Andy Hamilton, Quincy Gordon, Tim Convy, Carlie Lawrence
With my evenings freed up, I made my way back to Hey Guys for the Thursday open-mic night. We had a decent audience and quite a few comedians(as you see above); I'm pretty sure Bruce Veach just assigns me to host so he can see the whole lineup on this dumb blog. *waves hi* I was trying out a lot of new material, to the point that I brought my notebook on stage...it was probably a move best left unmade. At any rate, I hope to get back to other open-mics in the near future, particularly the Westport Funny Bone. I have plenty of material about my days of pizza delivery, as well as other bits of randomness...
TNA Impact
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash, "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero, & Josh Mathews.
-Kongo Kong & Kevin Matthews(w/ Laurel Van Ness & Sienna Kay) d. Mahabali Shera & Braxton Sutter(w/ Allie Dennis) when Matthews rolled up Shera with a handful of tights (7:13 aired). Women's Champion Rosemary Rush attacked all three women after the match.
-GFW Tag Team Title Tournament: The Veterans Of War(Anthony Mayweather & Jax Wilcox) d. Fallah Bahh & Mario Bokara; Mayweather pinned Bokara after he and Wilcox hit the Mother Of All Bombs(fireman's-carry Flapjack/Diamond Cutter combo) (5:08).
-Joseph Park(w/ Jeremy Borash) vs. Josh Mathews ended in a no-contest when Scott Steiner made an appearance (no closing bell; about 2:00).
-Eddie Edwards & Alisha Edwards d. Davey Richards & Angelina Love-Richards when Alisha rolled up Angelina (6:04 aired).
-Ethan Carter III won a triple threat match with Cowboy James Storm and Brutus Magnus when he stole the pin on Magnus after Storm's Last Call superkick (15:21 aired).
-Kongo Kong & Kevin Matthews(w/ Laurel Van Ness & Sienna Kay) d. Mahabali Shera & Braxton Sutter(w/ Allie Dennis) when Matthews rolled up Shera with a handful of tights (7:13 aired). Women's Champion Rosemary Rush attacked all three women after the match.
-GFW Tag Team Title Tournament: The Veterans Of War(Anthony Mayweather & Jax Wilcox) d. Fallah Bahh & Mario Bokara; Mayweather pinned Bokara after he and Wilcox hit the Mother Of All Bombs(fireman's-carry Flapjack/Diamond Cutter combo) (5:08).
-Joseph Park(w/ Jeremy Borash) vs. Josh Mathews ended in a no-contest when Scott Steiner made an appearance (no closing bell; about 2:00).
-Eddie Edwards & Alisha Edwards d. Davey Richards & Angelina Love-Richards when Alisha rolled up Angelina (6:04 aired).
-Ethan Carter III won a triple threat match with Cowboy James Storm and Brutus Magnus when he stole the pin on Magnus after Storm's Last Call superkick (15:21 aired).
NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament Day 7
-Yoshinobu Kanemaru d. Tiger Mask IV after the Deep Impact(flying top-rope DDT).
-Volador Jr. d. El Desperado with a Canadian Destroyer.
-NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champion Bushi d. Ryusuke Taguchi after the MX(flying Codebreaker off the top rope).
-A.C.H. d. ROH T.V. Champion Yujiro Kushida(non-title) via Michinoku Driver.
Block B:
-Yoshinobu Kanemaru/El Desperado: 6
-Ryusuke Taguchi/Tiger Mask IV/A.C.H.: 4
-Volador Jr./Yujiro Kushida/Bushi: 2
-Volador Jr. d. El Desperado with a Canadian Destroyer.
-NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champion Bushi d. Ryusuke Taguchi after the MX(flying Codebreaker off the top rope).
-A.C.H. d. ROH T.V. Champion Yujiro Kushida(non-title) via Michinoku Driver.
Block B:
-Yoshinobu Kanemaru/El Desperado: 6
-Ryusuke Taguchi/Tiger Mask IV/A.C.H.: 4
-Volador Jr./Yujiro Kushida/Bushi: 2
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
NXT + XPlosion
WWE NXT
-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Nigel McGuinness, & "Showtime" Percy Watson.
-Aleister Black d. Curt Hawkins with the Black Mass(spinning kick) (2:51).
-"The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark d. Robert Anthony after a top-rope elbowdrop (2:28).
-Drew Galloway d. Wesley Blake with the Claymore(flying boot) (8:08 aired).
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
-Kevin Matthews(w/ Sienna Kay) d. "The Genetic Jackpot" Joe Coleman after a pumphandle faceplant (6:56 aired).
-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Nigel McGuinness, & "Showtime" Percy Watson.
-Aleister Black d. Curt Hawkins with the Black Mass(spinning kick) (2:51).
-"The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark d. Robert Anthony after a top-rope elbowdrop (2:28).
-Drew Galloway d. Wesley Blake with the Claymore(flying boot) (8:08 aired).
TNA XPlosion
-Commentators: Jeremy Borash & "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero.
-Kevin Matthews(w/ Sienna Kay) d. "The Genetic Jackpot" Joe Coleman after a pumphandle faceplant (6:56 aired).
Tuesday, May 23, 2017
SICW Special Comment
Now, as promised, a special comment about Saturday's Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling show at the Community Center in East Carondelet, Illinois.
DISCLAIMER: I'm biased. Deal with it.
The May show is considered one of the bigger annual events for SICW as it's the anniversary of Wrestling At The Chase. Special guests included Abdullah The Butcher, Barbara Goodish(wife of the late Bruiser Brody), and Charlie Thesz(wife of the late Lou Thesz). The house was packed and myself and Ben Simon just barely found seats. The concession stand had some new items, including pizza rolls. REPEAT, WE HAVE PIZZA ROLLS.
Your ring announcer was Drew Abbenhaus; your referees were Jay King, Nick Ridenour, & Shaft.
Drew started off the show with promoter Herb Simmons bringing out Barbara Goodish and Larry Matysik(for television commentary). Travis Cook, as is his wont, interrupted to claim credit for the attendance since they were all there to see Chris Hargas win the title. After the verbage escalated, Barbara sent him packing with a slap to the face.
Drew segued into a ten-bell salute for recent wrestlers who have passed away: "Pretty Boy" Doug Somers(who was a bit before my time) and Rosey(of Three-Minute Warning and Super Hero In Training fame in WWE).
Bodily Harm("The Enforcer" Jimmy D & Bobby D) vs. The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby): Cool to see Santel & McDarby at SICW; I feel like their style is a good fit for this company and audience. It's unfortunate that there aren't many active tag team championships in the area right now; Dynamo Pro Wrestling Tag Champ Keon Option seems to be on hiatus and World League Wrestling's tag belts are in limbo. The Ds held the Tag Titles in Wrestling Invades America, but that reign didn't last long and those tag belts are currently vacant as well. The former Dynamo Pro Tag Champs focused their attack on Jimmy D's arm and isolated him for a short time, but Bobby D got into the fray and cleaned house. Bobby eventually got the pinfall on Santel in 6:20 after he and Jimmy hit the Hart Attack.
"Big Country" Clint Poe vs. The Big Texan: Last year's Bruiser Brody Memorial Battle Royal winner has been tangling with Poe in recent tag matches. This was their first one-on-one meeting and it got out of hand in a hurry...the referee attempted to restore order, but both men shoved him away and it ended in a double DQ after about a minute. (Will get the exact time if the match airs on the TV show. EDIT: Joined in progress; about 1:25) The two big men continued brawling and the fight spilled out of the ring, moving all the way to the backstage area.
Flash Flanagan vs. "Volatile" Curtis Wylde(w/ Wyldefyre) vs. Cowboy Marc Houston, Classic Title Tournament Semifinal: Houston defeated Bobby D and Ax Allwardt to reach the semifinals, then interfered in the Flanagan-Wylde quaterfinal to cause a no-contest. He had hoped to get a bye straight to the finals, but promoter Herb Simmons set up the semifinal as a triple threat instead. Flanagan scored a quick win over Johnny Blade to reach the quarterfinals while Curtis edged out a win over recent rival Moondog Rover. While it seemed like the two "rulebreakers" would work together against Flash, Houston hadn't forgotten about the Wylde Ride(Flatliner) he had taken in Millstadt and understandably didn't trust the self-professed "Lion Of The Lou". When Wyldefyre attempted to get involved, Flash picked her up over his head and threw her onto Wylde and Houston at ringside! Wylde and Houston both targeted Flanagan's arm in the matchup, but he managed to roll up Houston with a handful of tights in 8:48 to get to the finals! Wylde was unhappy since he wasn't the one defeated...I'm sure we haven't heard the end of that.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Mountain Dew, pizza rolls, Pepsi, and a hamburger(they had run out of cheeseburgers at the end of the night when concessions were half price). I managed to score some leftover pizza rolls and a bag of potato chips at the end of the night as well...yeahhhhh, diet starts tomorrow.
Herb interviewed Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance promoter Tony Casta and Nick Ridenour of the St. Louis Wrestling Hall Of Fame...they announced that "The Fabulous Flying Frenchman" Edouard Carpentier would be the next inductee. He was slightly before my time, but the Wrestling Explosion flashback segments have featured him on a few occasions.
Moondog Rover vs. "The Unstable" Dave Vaughn: This was a rematch from Millstadt where Rover won by disqualification due to Wylde's blatant interference. Vaughn's always had the talent in the ring, but his recent state of mind has often derailed any strategy. Such was the case here, as he got frustrated quickly and hit Moondog with his own bone for the DQ in 3:31. Wylde hit the ring to add more damage as they laid out Rover with their version of Total Elimination(spinning heel kick/legsweep combo). Wyldefyre made her presence known as she attempted to protect Moondog again...that allowed Moondog to recover and brawl with Wylde. In the meantime, Vaughn got in the face of Abullah The Butcher at ringside...even in a wheelchair, Abdullah got in a few good shots on Mr. Unstable!
"Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson vs. Johnny Blade(w/ Big Daddy): Former champion Jackson had a definite edge in experience. However, he tweaked his knee while leapfrogging over Blade; Blade has been using the figure-four leglock in recent months and he focused his attack on the injury. Jackson did his best to fight back, but the damage was too much for him and Blade caught him in the figure-four. Jackson was saved by the bell as the 10:00 time limit expired before Jackson could potentially surrender. Words were exchanged over whether Jackson could have escaped the hold; a rematch was teased for June as Jackson said that his Texas Cloverleaf was the superior submission hold.
"Ironman" Ken Kasa, Heath Hatton, & "Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent vs. Superstar Steve Fender, Ax Allwardt, & Bubba Troll(w/ Travis Cook): The fan favorite trio was loaded up with two former Classic Wrestling Champions as well as the SICW "Ambassador". Travis Cook's side featured two veteran competitors and the super heavyweight Troll. The rulebreaking trio attacked before the opening bell and the six men brawled in and around the ring. Once things finally settled down, Vincent was cut off from his corner for several minutes by the opposing team...Hatton finally got the tag and went to war with his long-time rival Ax. As the action broke down between the other combatants, Heath was able to score the flash pin on Ax with a crucifix in 12:20.
Intermission numero dos~! Programming note: SICW events will start earlier at 7:00 PM beginning in June.
Herb interviewed Charlie Thesz after the second intermission, relating stories about her husband's storied wrestling career.
Flash Flanagan vs. "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook), Classic Title Tournament Final, Best-Of-3-Falls Match, Special Guest Referee "The King Of Chaos" Ricky Cruz: Hargas defeated The Big Texan, Gary Jackson, and Ken Kasa to reach the finals; he was the fresh competitor compared to Flash who had already competed and was favoring his arm. Cruz had plenty of history with both Flanagan and Travis Cook, but he had promised to be unbiased. Cook couldn't resist getting involved and that led to Hargas winning the first fall; Flanagan attempted to suplex Hargas back into the ring, but Cook grabbed Flash's foot and held it as Hargas fell on top for the pin in 8:12. Travis kept sticking his nose into the matchup until Ricky finally hauled off and belted him off the ring apron. Flanagan fought back to even the score in 11:05 after a Tree Of Woe double-stomp off the top rope.
As Flash hoped to maintain his momentum, Cowboy Marc Houston made his presence known; Flash left the ring to confront Houston during the rest period between falls. That didn't end well as Houston ran Flanagan shoulder-first into the ringpost...Big Daddy seemed to be encouraging Houston's actions from the sidelines, so perhaps he's found a new protege. Cook demanded that Flanagan be counted out to give Hargas the final fall, but Cruz allowed Flanagan a longer rest period for the sake of fairness. Unfortunately the damage had already been done; Flash did his best to stay in the fight, but Hargas locked on the Crippler Crossface...Flash never surrendered, but he passed out in the hold and the referee called for the bell in 17:23 after three arm drops! "The Icon" Chris Hargas had become the new SICW Classic Wrestling Champion, much to the delight of his manager who finally had "his" championship back!
Bruiser Brody Memorial Battle Royal: The match featured everyone on the card who hadn't been involved in the tournament; Gary Jackson was an exception as he wanted to compete, but he was kept out of the match due to his earlier leg injury. The field consisted of fifteen competitors at that point; previous winners of the Brody battle royal were Ron Powers and The Big Texan. (Heath Hatton had won a battle royal at the May show in 2014, but I don't think it was officially designated as the Bruiser Brody Memorial Battle Royal at that time.) Several wrestlers ganged up on Troll to eliminate him first, taking out the biggest man in the match. The rest of the eliminations: Mauler McDarby, Ax Allwardt, Shawn Santel, "The Unstable" Dave Vaughn, Bobby D, "The Enforcer" Jimmy D, "Big Country" Clint Poe, Moondog Rover, and Johnny Blade. "Ironman" Ken Kasa and Superstar Steve Fender eliminated each other, leaving the final three as Heath Hatton, "Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent, and The Big Texan; Hatton and Texan grappled to the ring apron, but Vincent was able to dropkick them both to the floor to win in 8:34! Sean Vincent scored the surprise win and was awarded the Brody Memorial trophy by Barbara Goodish to close out the show!
It was another fine evening of wrestling at the East Carondelet Community Center; they'll return to the venue on June 17th with the earlier start time of 7:00 PM. It was just announced that Chris Hargas' first title defense would be against Sean Vincent, riding the momentum of his battle royal victory.
The weekend wasn't quite over yet, but that's another story for another time...tune in next time. Same Pat-Time, Same Pat-Channel.
That's my special comment for this, the twenty-second 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.
The May show is considered one of the bigger annual events for SICW as it's the anniversary of Wrestling At The Chase. Special guests included Abdullah The Butcher, Barbara Goodish(wife of the late Bruiser Brody), and Charlie Thesz(wife of the late Lou Thesz). The house was packed and myself and Ben Simon just barely found seats. The concession stand had some new items, including pizza rolls. REPEAT, WE HAVE PIZZA ROLLS.
Your ring announcer was Drew Abbenhaus; your referees were Jay King, Nick Ridenour, & Shaft.
Drew started off the show with promoter Herb Simmons bringing out Barbara Goodish and Larry Matysik(for television commentary). Travis Cook, as is his wont, interrupted to claim credit for the attendance since they were all there to see Chris Hargas win the title. After the verbage escalated, Barbara sent him packing with a slap to the face.
Drew segued into a ten-bell salute for recent wrestlers who have passed away: "Pretty Boy" Doug Somers(who was a bit before my time) and Rosey(of Three-Minute Warning and Super Hero In Training fame in WWE).
Bodily Harm("The Enforcer" Jimmy D & Bobby D) vs. The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby): Cool to see Santel & McDarby at SICW; I feel like their style is a good fit for this company and audience. It's unfortunate that there aren't many active tag team championships in the area right now; Dynamo Pro Wrestling Tag Champ Keon Option seems to be on hiatus and World League Wrestling's tag belts are in limbo. The Ds held the Tag Titles in Wrestling Invades America, but that reign didn't last long and those tag belts are currently vacant as well. The former Dynamo Pro Tag Champs focused their attack on Jimmy D's arm and isolated him for a short time, but Bobby D got into the fray and cleaned house. Bobby eventually got the pinfall on Santel in 6:20 after he and Jimmy hit the Hart Attack.
"Big Country" Clint Poe vs. The Big Texan: Last year's Bruiser Brody Memorial Battle Royal winner has been tangling with Poe in recent tag matches. This was their first one-on-one meeting and it got out of hand in a hurry...the referee attempted to restore order, but both men shoved him away and it ended in a double DQ after about a minute. (Will get the exact time if the match airs on the TV show. EDIT: Joined in progress; about 1:25) The two big men continued brawling and the fight spilled out of the ring, moving all the way to the backstage area.
Flash Flanagan vs. "Volatile" Curtis Wylde(w/ Wyldefyre) vs. Cowboy Marc Houston, Classic Title Tournament Semifinal: Houston defeated Bobby D and Ax Allwardt to reach the semifinals, then interfered in the Flanagan-Wylde quaterfinal to cause a no-contest. He had hoped to get a bye straight to the finals, but promoter Herb Simmons set up the semifinal as a triple threat instead. Flanagan scored a quick win over Johnny Blade to reach the quarterfinals while Curtis edged out a win over recent rival Moondog Rover. While it seemed like the two "rulebreakers" would work together against Flash, Houston hadn't forgotten about the Wylde Ride(Flatliner) he had taken in Millstadt and understandably didn't trust the self-professed "Lion Of The Lou". When Wyldefyre attempted to get involved, Flash picked her up over his head and threw her onto Wylde and Houston at ringside! Wylde and Houston both targeted Flanagan's arm in the matchup, but he managed to roll up Houston with a handful of tights in 8:48 to get to the finals! Wylde was unhappy since he wasn't the one defeated...I'm sure we haven't heard the end of that.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Mountain Dew, pizza rolls, Pepsi, and a hamburger(they had run out of cheeseburgers at the end of the night when concessions were half price). I managed to score some leftover pizza rolls and a bag of potato chips at the end of the night as well...yeahhhhh, diet starts tomorrow.
Herb interviewed Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance promoter Tony Casta and Nick Ridenour of the St. Louis Wrestling Hall Of Fame...they announced that "The Fabulous Flying Frenchman" Edouard Carpentier would be the next inductee. He was slightly before my time, but the Wrestling Explosion flashback segments have featured him on a few occasions.
Moondog Rover vs. "The Unstable" Dave Vaughn: This was a rematch from Millstadt where Rover won by disqualification due to Wylde's blatant interference. Vaughn's always had the talent in the ring, but his recent state of mind has often derailed any strategy. Such was the case here, as he got frustrated quickly and hit Moondog with his own bone for the DQ in 3:31. Wylde hit the ring to add more damage as they laid out Rover with their version of Total Elimination(spinning heel kick/legsweep combo). Wyldefyre made her presence known as she attempted to protect Moondog again...that allowed Moondog to recover and brawl with Wylde. In the meantime, Vaughn got in the face of Abullah The Butcher at ringside...even in a wheelchair, Abdullah got in a few good shots on Mr. Unstable!
"Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson vs. Johnny Blade(w/ Big Daddy): Former champion Jackson had a definite edge in experience. However, he tweaked his knee while leapfrogging over Blade; Blade has been using the figure-four leglock in recent months and he focused his attack on the injury. Jackson did his best to fight back, but the damage was too much for him and Blade caught him in the figure-four. Jackson was saved by the bell as the 10:00 time limit expired before Jackson could potentially surrender. Words were exchanged over whether Jackson could have escaped the hold; a rematch was teased for June as Jackson said that his Texas Cloverleaf was the superior submission hold.
"Ironman" Ken Kasa, Heath Hatton, & "Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent vs. Superstar Steve Fender, Ax Allwardt, & Bubba Troll(w/ Travis Cook): The fan favorite trio was loaded up with two former Classic Wrestling Champions as well as the SICW "Ambassador". Travis Cook's side featured two veteran competitors and the super heavyweight Troll. The rulebreaking trio attacked before the opening bell and the six men brawled in and around the ring. Once things finally settled down, Vincent was cut off from his corner for several minutes by the opposing team...Hatton finally got the tag and went to war with his long-time rival Ax. As the action broke down between the other combatants, Heath was able to score the flash pin on Ax with a crucifix in 12:20.
Intermission numero dos~! Programming note: SICW events will start earlier at 7:00 PM beginning in June.
Herb interviewed Charlie Thesz after the second intermission, relating stories about her husband's storied wrestling career.
Flash Flanagan vs. "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook), Classic Title Tournament Final, Best-Of-3-Falls Match, Special Guest Referee "The King Of Chaos" Ricky Cruz: Hargas defeated The Big Texan, Gary Jackson, and Ken Kasa to reach the finals; he was the fresh competitor compared to Flash who had already competed and was favoring his arm. Cruz had plenty of history with both Flanagan and Travis Cook, but he had promised to be unbiased. Cook couldn't resist getting involved and that led to Hargas winning the first fall; Flanagan attempted to suplex Hargas back into the ring, but Cook grabbed Flash's foot and held it as Hargas fell on top for the pin in 8:12. Travis kept sticking his nose into the matchup until Ricky finally hauled off and belted him off the ring apron. Flanagan fought back to even the score in 11:05 after a Tree Of Woe double-stomp off the top rope.
As Flash hoped to maintain his momentum, Cowboy Marc Houston made his presence known; Flash left the ring to confront Houston during the rest period between falls. That didn't end well as Houston ran Flanagan shoulder-first into the ringpost...Big Daddy seemed to be encouraging Houston's actions from the sidelines, so perhaps he's found a new protege. Cook demanded that Flanagan be counted out to give Hargas the final fall, but Cruz allowed Flanagan a longer rest period for the sake of fairness. Unfortunately the damage had already been done; Flash did his best to stay in the fight, but Hargas locked on the Crippler Crossface...Flash never surrendered, but he passed out in the hold and the referee called for the bell in 17:23 after three arm drops! "The Icon" Chris Hargas had become the new SICW Classic Wrestling Champion, much to the delight of his manager who finally had "his" championship back!
Bruiser Brody Memorial Battle Royal: The match featured everyone on the card who hadn't been involved in the tournament; Gary Jackson was an exception as he wanted to compete, but he was kept out of the match due to his earlier leg injury. The field consisted of fifteen competitors at that point; previous winners of the Brody battle royal were Ron Powers and The Big Texan. (Heath Hatton had won a battle royal at the May show in 2014, but I don't think it was officially designated as the Bruiser Brody Memorial Battle Royal at that time.) Several wrestlers ganged up on Troll to eliminate him first, taking out the biggest man in the match. The rest of the eliminations: Mauler McDarby, Ax Allwardt, Shawn Santel, "The Unstable" Dave Vaughn, Bobby D, "The Enforcer" Jimmy D, "Big Country" Clint Poe, Moondog Rover, and Johnny Blade. "Ironman" Ken Kasa and Superstar Steve Fender eliminated each other, leaving the final three as Heath Hatton, "Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent, and The Big Texan; Hatton and Texan grappled to the ring apron, but Vincent was able to dropkick them both to the floor to win in 8:34! Sean Vincent scored the surprise win and was awarded the Brody Memorial trophy by Barbara Goodish to close out the show!
It was another fine evening of wrestling at the East Carondelet Community Center; they'll return to the venue on June 17th with the earlier start time of 7:00 PM. It was just announced that Chris Hargas' first title defense would be against Sean Vincent, riding the momentum of his battle royal victory.
The weekend wasn't quite over yet, but that's another story for another time...tune in next time. Same Pat-Time, Same Pat-Channel.
That's my special comment for this, the twenty-second 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.
Smackdown/205/This Week In Wrestling
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch(w/ Smackdown Women's Champion Naomi Night) d. Natalya Neidhart & Carmella Van Damme(w/ Tamina Snuka & James Ellsworth) when Becky made Carmella tap out to the Dis-Arm-Her(armbar submission) (7:36).
-Sami Zayn d. Baron Corbin via rollup (0:21); Corbin destroyed Zayn after the match.
-Tyler Breeze(w/ Johnny Fandango) d. Smackdown Tag Team Champion Jey Uso(w/ Jimmy Uso) with a rollup (0:25).
-Johnny Fandango(w/ Tyler Breeze) d. Smackdown Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso(w/ Jey Uso) via rollup (0:43).
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. The Fashion Police(Tyler Breeze & Johnny Fandango) to retain the Smackdown Tag Team Titles; Fandango hit the Last Dance(guillotine legdrop) on Jimmy, but Jey had made a blind tag and hit the top-rope splash for the win (5:44).
-"The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles & Shinsuke Nakamura d. U.S. Champion Kevin Owens & Dolph Ziggler when Nakamura pinned Owens after the Kinshasa(flying knee strike) (16:56 aired).
WWE 205 Live
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Corey Graves.
-"The Outlandish" Rich Swann d. Ariya Daivari with the Phoenix Splash (6:30). "The Scottish Supernova" Noam Dar(w/ Alicia Fox) attacked Swann after the match.
-Cedric Alexander d. Johnny Boone with the Lumbar Check(belly-to-back double-knee backbreaker) (1:33).
-Akira Tozawa d. "The" Brian Kendrick in a street fight after a senton bomb off the ringpost, driving Kendrick through a table on the floor (14:50).
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
NXT this week has:
-Drew McIntyre vs. Wesley Blake
-Aleister Black vs. Curt Hawkins
-In action: Patrick Clark
Main Event this week has:
-Gran Metalik vs. T.J. Perkins
-Rhyno & Heath Slater vs. Curtis Axel & Curt Hawkins
Raw on Monday has:
-Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins
-Finn Bálor vs. Samoa Joe vs. Bray Wyatt
Smackdown on Tuesday has:
-Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch vs. Natalya Neidhart vs. Tamina Snuka vs. Carmella Van Damme
Extreme Rules is on Sunday 6/4:
-Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor vs. Samoa Joe vs. Bray Wyatt
-Dean Ambrose vs. "The Miz" Mike Mizanin - Intercontinental Title - DQ Rule Waived
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) vs. Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy - Raw Tag Team Titles - Cage Match
-Adrian Neville vs. Austin Aries - Cruiserweight Title Submission Match
-Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley Rose - Raw Women's Title - Kendo-Stick-On-A-Pole Match
Money In The Bank is on Sunday 6/18 in St. Louis, MO:
-Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton - WWE Title
-Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Kevin Owens, A.J. Styles, Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, Shinsuke Nakamura
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact this Thursday has:
-James Storm vs. Ethan Carter III vs. Brutus Magnus
-Eddie Edwards & Alisha Edwards vs. Davey Richards & Angelina Love-Richards
-Mahabali Shera & Braxton Sutter vs. Kongo Kong & Kevin Matthews
-The Veterans Of War(Anthony Mayweather & Jax Wilcox) vs. Fallah Bahh & Mario Bokara - GFW Tag Team Title Tournament
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Frankie Kazarian vs. Cody Rhodes
-Jay Lethal vs. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester
-Josh Woods vs. David Starr
Next show is Saturday 6/3 in Chicago Ridge, IL.
ROH returns to the St. Louis area on Sunday 6/4 in Collinsville, IL:
-Christopher Daniels vs. ? - Heavyweight Title
-Gateway To Gold Gauntlet Match For Heavyweight Title Shot: Dalton Castle, Matt Taven, Cheeseburger, Jay White, "The Punishment" Damian Martinez, Vinny Marseglia, Will Ferrara, Kenny King, Jonathan Gresham
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist) - Tag Team Titles
-Jay Lethal vs. Bobby Fish
-Jay Briscoe vs. Shane Taylor
-Coast 2 Coast(Leon St. Giovanni & Shaheem Ali) vs. Rhett Titus & Caprice Coleman
-Bully Ray & Mark Briscoe vs. Silas Young & "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester
-Frankie Kazarian vs. Flip Gordon
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
The Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament runs from Wednesday 5/17 to Saturday 6/3:
-A Block: Jushin Liger, Ricochet, Dragon Lee, Will Ospreay, Marty Scurll, Taichi, TAKA Michinoku, Hiromu Takahashi
-B Block: Yujiro Kushida, El Desperado, Tiger Mask IV, Ryusuke Taguchi, Bushi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Volador Jr., A.C.H.
Dominion is on Sunday 6/11:
-Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega - IWGP Heavyweight Title
-Tetsuya Naito vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi - IWGP Intercontinental Title
-Minoru Suzuki vs. Hirooki Goto - NEVER Openweight Title Lumberjack Match
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) - IWGP Tag Team Titles
-Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) - IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles
-Michael Elgin vs. Cody Rhodes
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 5/27 in Kansas City, MO:
-Thor Theriot vs. Michael Strider - No-DQ Match
-The Royal Blood(Jet & Jax Royal) vs. The Howletts(Marco & Leonel) - Ladder Match
NWL has a show on Sunday 6/4 in St. Louis, MO(Casa Loma Ballroom):
-Todd Letterman vs. Maverick vs. Cornell Douglass - St. Louis Title
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Davey Gibson
-Mathew Grundy vs. Marcellus Gaines
-The Soldiers(Dez Wellston & Neon Iverson) vs. Emmett DuBois & Clayton Fox
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/2 in Grafton, IL.
DPW has a show on Friday 7/7 in Grafton, IL.
DPW has a show on Saturday 7/22 in St. Louis, MO.
DPW has a show on Friday 8/4 in Grafton, IL.
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 6/17 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Chris Hargas vs. Sean Vincent - Classic Title
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in St. Louis, MO:
-Heavyweight Title Tournament
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in Alton, IL:
-Davey Vega(Ego Busters) vs. Alex Rudolph(Blacklist) - Gateway Heritage Title
-Arik Cannon(Blacklist) vs. Danny Adams(Ego Busters)
-Mat Fitchett(Resurgence) vs. Darin Corbin(Submission Squad)
-Paco Gonzalez(Resurgence) vs. Everett Connors(Submission Squad)
-Sean Orleans vs. Matt Kenway(Submission Squad)
-Jake Parnell(Resurgence) vs. Austin Blackburn(Submission Squad)
-Makaze(Blacklist) vs. Adrian Surge(Ego Busters)
-Myron Reed vs. Shane Mercer
GLORY PRO WRESTLING(www.gloryprowrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/26 in Alton, IL featuring the United Glory Tag Team Title tournament:
-Myron Reed vs. Rey Fenix - Crown Of Glory Title
-Michael Elgin vs. Keith Lee
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Curt Stallion
-Tournament Final
-The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. The Fraternity(Channing Decker & Trent Gibson) - Tournament Round 1
-Alpha Class(Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez) vs. Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) - Tournament Round 1
-Gauntlet Match: Everett Connors, Jake Parnell, Brandon Espinosa, Sean Orleans, Gary Jay
-Shotzi Blackheart vs. Alexxia Nicole - Phoenix Of RISE Title
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 7/9 in Belleville, IL:
-Myron Reed vs. A.R. Fox - Crown Of Glory Title
-Michael Elgin vs. Cody Rhodes
-Martin Stone vs. Curt Stallion
-D.J. Shiima Xion vs. Everett Connors
-Jake Parnell vs. Hakim Zane vs. Joey O'Riley vs. Louis Lyndon vs. El Gringo Loco vs. Alex Daniels
-Appearing: Austin Theory, Space Monkey
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 8/20 in Alton, IL:
-Space Monkey vs. Ethan Page
-Hakim Zane vs. Zachary Wentz
-Curt Stallion vs. Dezmond Xavier
-Appearing: Jeff Cobb, Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist)
PRO WRESTLING RESURGENCE(www.facebook.com/ProWrestlingResurgence)
Next show is Sunday 6/25 in Swansea, IL.
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Next show is Saturday 6/3 in Warsaw, MO:
-Jay Howard vs. Deacon Cash - Heavyweight Title
-Jon Webb vs. Justin D'Air - Mayhem Title
-Jack Gamble vs. Jayden Fenix
-Brandon Aarons & ? vs. The Troy Athletic Club(Roy Lewis & J.A. Fair)
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/17 in Troy, MO:
-Appearing: Vader
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 6/3 in Marion, IL.
WRESTLING OVER EVERYTHING(woe-wrestling.webnode.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CENTRAL STATES CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(nwaccw.x10.bz)
Next show is Friday 6/30 in Waynesville, MO.
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 6/24 in Madison, IL:
-Gauge Evans vs. Victor Cortez - Heavyweight Title
-Haley Shadows vs. Rudy Jordan
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Next show is Saturday 5/27 in Eldon, MO:
-Superstar Steve Fender vs. Tony Kozina - Heavyweight Title
-Leland Race vs. Kyle Roberts
CCW(www.capewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/24 in Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Austin Lane vs. Marko Stunt
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/2 in Des Moines, IA:
-30-Man Royal Rumble For The Vacant Heavyweight Title
-The MexiTai Warriors(Supafly & Sentai) vs. The Bayside Bruisers(Jaysin Strife & J.C. Slater) - Tag Team Titles
-Xander Killen vs. Mark Sterling - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Laynie Luck vs. Gigi
-The Dezire Boyz(Brady A. & Randy A.) vs. The Whirlwind Gentlemen(Jack Manley & Remy Marcel)
-Brandon Espinosa vs. J.T. Energy
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EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Saturday 6/24 in Melrose, MA:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Matt Riddle
-Keith Lee vs. Ethan Page
EVOLVE has a show on Sunday 6/25 in Queens, NY:
-Matt Riddle vs. Keith Lee - WWN Title
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 6/16 in Reseda, CA:
-LDRS(Zack Sabre Jr. & Marty Scurll) vs. reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish)
-Matt Sydal vs. Sami Callihan
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The Unbreakable F'n Machines(Michael Elgin & Brian Cage)
-Lio Rush vs. Keith Lee
-The Chosen Bros(Matt Riddle & Jeff Cobb) vs. The Best Friends(Chuck Taylor & Trent Barreta)
-Jake Crist vs. Trevor Lee
-Dezmond Xavier vs. Jason Cade
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/27 in Hellertown, PA:
-Ultramantis Black, Icarus, Dasher Hatfield, Ophidian, & Mr. Zero vs. Juan Francisco De Coronado, Hallowicked, Gran Akuma, Frightmare, & El Hijo Del Ice Cream
-Cornelius Crummels & Sonny Defarge vs. Dez Peloton(Donald Kluger & Jasper Tippins) - Campeonates De Parejas Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-"Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti & Fire Ant vs. Arik Cannon & Jigsaw
-Missile Assault Man vs. Oleg The Usurper
-Crossbones vs. Merlok
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/ThisIsWhyWeWrestle)
Next show is Saturday 5/27 in Cornelia, GA:
-Tank & Iceberg vs. Se7en & Brad Cash
-The Lynch Mob(Matt & Joey Lynch) vs. The Approved(Bobby Moore & Adryan Hawkins) - Tag Team Titles
-The Beautiful Bald Besties(Michael Stevens & Zac Edwards) vs. Team TAG(Kevin Blue & Chris Spectra)
-Jeremy Foster vs. Billy Buck - Heritage Title Tournament
-Ryan Vega vs. Kyle Matthews - Heritage Title Tournament
-Stryknyn vs. Drew Adler
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Friday 6/16 in Brisbane, Australia.
HOH has a show on Saturday 6/17 in Sydney, Australia.
HOH has a show on Sunday 6/18 in Perth, Australia.
HOH has a show on Friday 6/23 in Melbourne, Australia.
HOH has a show on Saturday 6/24 in Adelaide, Australia.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next shows are Saturday 7/8 and Sunday 7/9 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Next show is Thursday 5/25 in Jeffersonville, IN featuring the Heavyweight Title tournament:
-Tournament Semifinals & Final
-John Wayne Murdoch vs. Aaron Williams - Tournament Round 1
-Johnathan Wolf vs. Marcus Everett - Tournament Round 1
-Larry D vs. Zodiak - Tournament Round 1
-Devon Moore vs. White Mike - Tournament Round 1
-The Ugly Ducklings(Rob Killjoy & Lance Lude) vs. Reed Bentley & Mance Warner
-Cole Radrick vs. Timmy Lou Retton
-Shane Mercer vs. Hy-Zaya - No-Holds-Barred Match
-Shotzi Blackheart vs. Amazing Maria
IWA-MS has a show on Saturday 5/27 in Memphis, IN.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Thursday 5/25 in Berwyn, IL:
-Sami Callihan vs. Juventud Guerrera - Heavyweight Title
-Rey Fenix & A.R. Fox vs. Lio Rush & Shane Strickland - Tag Team Titles
-Michael Elgin vs. Jake Hager
-Keith Lee vs. Donovan Dijak
-Colt Cabana vs. Trevor Lee
-Stephen Wolf & Trey Miguel vs. Davey Vega & Alex Daniels vs. Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr)
-Jake Crist vs. Laredo Kid vs. Myron Reed vs. Joey Janela
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/18 in Austin, TX featuring the American Joshi Queen Of Queens Tournament:
-Tournament Participants: Angel Blue, Sage Sin, Su Yung, Ruthless Lala, Thunder Rosa, Allie Kat, Hudson Envy, Dulce "Sexy" Star
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, Byron Saxton, & John Bradshaw Layfield.
-Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch(w/ Smackdown Women's Champion Naomi Night) d. Natalya Neidhart & Carmella Van Damme(w/ Tamina Snuka & James Ellsworth) when Becky made Carmella tap out to the Dis-Arm-Her(armbar submission) (7:36).
-Sami Zayn d. Baron Corbin via rollup (0:21); Corbin destroyed Zayn after the match.
-Tyler Breeze(w/ Johnny Fandango) d. Smackdown Tag Team Champion Jey Uso(w/ Jimmy Uso) with a rollup (0:25).
-Johnny Fandango(w/ Tyler Breeze) d. Smackdown Tag Team Champion Jimmy Uso(w/ Jey Uso) via rollup (0:43).
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. The Fashion Police(Tyler Breeze & Johnny Fandango) to retain the Smackdown Tag Team Titles; Fandango hit the Last Dance(guillotine legdrop) on Jimmy, but Jey had made a blind tag and hit the top-rope splash for the win (5:44).
-"The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles & Shinsuke Nakamura d. U.S. Champion Kevin Owens & Dolph Ziggler when Nakamura pinned Owens after the Kinshasa(flying knee strike) (16:56 aired).
WWE 205 Live
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Corey Graves.
-"The Outlandish" Rich Swann d. Ariya Daivari with the Phoenix Splash (6:30). "The Scottish Supernova" Noam Dar(w/ Alicia Fox) attacked Swann after the match.
-Cedric Alexander d. Johnny Boone with the Lumbar Check(belly-to-back double-knee backbreaker) (1:33).
-Akira Tozawa d. "The" Brian Kendrick in a street fight after a senton bomb off the ringpost, driving Kendrick through a table on the floor (14:50).
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WWE(www.wwe.com)
NXT this week has:
-Drew McIntyre vs. Wesley Blake
-Aleister Black vs. Curt Hawkins
-In action: Patrick Clark
Main Event this week has:
-Gran Metalik vs. T.J. Perkins
-Rhyno & Heath Slater vs. Curtis Axel & Curt Hawkins
Raw on Monday has:
-Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins
-Finn Bálor vs. Samoa Joe vs. Bray Wyatt
Smackdown on Tuesday has:
-Charlotte Flair vs. Becky Lynch vs. Natalya Neidhart vs. Tamina Snuka vs. Carmella Van Damme
Extreme Rules is on Sunday 6/4:
-Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor vs. Samoa Joe vs. Bray Wyatt
-Dean Ambrose vs. "The Miz" Mike Mizanin - Intercontinental Title - DQ Rule Waived
-The Hardy Boys(Matt & Jeff) vs. Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy - Raw Tag Team Titles - Cage Match
-Adrian Neville vs. Austin Aries - Cruiserweight Title Submission Match
-Alexa Bliss vs. Bayley Rose - Raw Women's Title - Kendo-Stick-On-A-Pole Match
Money In The Bank is on Sunday 6/18 in St. Louis, MO:
-Jinder Mahal vs. Randy Orton - WWE Title
-Money In The Bank Ladder Match: Kevin Owens, A.J. Styles, Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, Shinsuke Nakamura
TNA(www.tnawrestling.com)
Impact this Thursday has:
-James Storm vs. Ethan Carter III vs. Brutus Magnus
-Eddie Edwards & Alisha Edwards vs. Davey Richards & Angelina Love-Richards
-Mahabali Shera & Braxton Sutter vs. Kongo Kong & Kevin Matthews
-The Veterans Of War(Anthony Mayweather & Jax Wilcox) vs. Fallah Bahh & Mario Bokara - GFW Tag Team Title Tournament
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
ROH TV this week has:
-Frankie Kazarian vs. Cody Rhodes
-Jay Lethal vs. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester
-Josh Woods vs. David Starr
Next show is Saturday 6/3 in Chicago Ridge, IL.
ROH returns to the St. Louis area on Sunday 6/4 in Collinsville, IL:
-Christopher Daniels vs. ? - Heavyweight Title
-Gateway To Gold Gauntlet Match For Heavyweight Title Shot: Dalton Castle, Matt Taven, Cheeseburger, Jay White, "The Punishment" Damian Martinez, Vinny Marseglia, Will Ferrara, Kenny King, Jonathan Gresham
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) vs. Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist) - Tag Team Titles
-Jay Lethal vs. Bobby Fish
-Jay Briscoe vs. Shane Taylor
-Coast 2 Coast(Leon St. Giovanni & Shaheem Ali) vs. Rhett Titus & Caprice Coleman
-Bully Ray & Mark Briscoe vs. Silas Young & "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester
-Frankie Kazarian vs. Flip Gordon
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
The Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament runs from Wednesday 5/17 to Saturday 6/3:
-A Block: Jushin Liger, Ricochet, Dragon Lee, Will Ospreay, Marty Scurll, Taichi, TAKA Michinoku, Hiromu Takahashi
-B Block: Yujiro Kushida, El Desperado, Tiger Mask IV, Ryusuke Taguchi, Bushi, Yoshinobu Kanemaru, Volador Jr., A.C.H.
Dominion is on Sunday 6/11:
-Kazuchika Okada vs. Kenny Omega - IWGP Heavyweight Title
-Tetsuya Naito vs. Hiroshi Tanahashi - IWGP Intercontinental Title
-Minoru Suzuki vs. Hirooki Goto - NEVER Openweight Title Lumberjack Match
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) - IWGP Tag Team Titles
-Roppongi Vice(Rocky Romero & Trent Barreta) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) - IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles
-Michael Elgin vs. Cody Rhodes
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 5/27 in Kansas City, MO:
-Thor Theriot vs. Michael Strider - No-DQ Match
-The Royal Blood(Jet & Jax Royal) vs. The Howletts(Marco & Leonel) - Ladder Match
NWL has a show on Sunday 6/4 in St. Louis, MO(Casa Loma Ballroom):
-Todd Letterman vs. Maverick vs. Cornell Douglass - St. Louis Title
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Davey Gibson
-Mathew Grundy vs. Marcellus Gaines
-The Soldiers(Dez Wellston & Neon Iverson) vs. Emmett DuBois & Clayton Fox
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 6/2 in Grafton, IL.
DPW has a show on Friday 7/7 in Grafton, IL.
DPW has a show on Saturday 7/22 in St. Louis, MO.
DPW has a show on Friday 8/4 in Grafton, IL.
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 6/17 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Chris Hargas vs. Sean Vincent - Classic Title
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in St. Louis, MO:
-Heavyweight Title Tournament
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/10 in Alton, IL:
-Davey Vega(Ego Busters) vs. Alex Rudolph(Blacklist) - Gateway Heritage Title
-Arik Cannon(Blacklist) vs. Danny Adams(Ego Busters)
-Mat Fitchett(Resurgence) vs. Darin Corbin(Submission Squad)
-Paco Gonzalez(Resurgence) vs. Everett Connors(Submission Squad)
-Sean Orleans vs. Matt Kenway(Submission Squad)
-Jake Parnell(Resurgence) vs. Austin Blackburn(Submission Squad)
-Makaze(Blacklist) vs. Adrian Surge(Ego Busters)
-Myron Reed vs. Shane Mercer
GLORY PRO WRESTLING(www.gloryprowrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 5/26 in Alton, IL featuring the United Glory Tag Team Title tournament:
-Myron Reed vs. Rey Fenix - Crown Of Glory Title
-Michael Elgin vs. Keith Lee
-Kyle O'Reilly vs. Curt Stallion
-Tournament Final
-The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. The Fraternity(Channing Decker & Trent Gibson) - Tournament Round 1
-Alpha Class(Danny Adams & Paco Gonzalez) vs. Zero Gravity(Brett Gakiya & C.J. Esparza) - Tournament Round 1
-Gauntlet Match: Everett Connors, Jake Parnell, Brandon Espinosa, Sean Orleans, Gary Jay
-Shotzi Blackheart vs. Alexxia Nicole - Phoenix Of RISE Title
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 7/9 in Belleville, IL:
-Myron Reed vs. A.R. Fox - Crown Of Glory Title
-Michael Elgin vs. Cody Rhodes
-Martin Stone vs. Curt Stallion
-D.J. Shiima Xion vs. Everett Connors
-Jake Parnell vs. Hakim Zane vs. Joey O'Riley vs. Louis Lyndon vs. El Gringo Loco vs. Alex Daniels
-Appearing: Austin Theory, Space Monkey
Glory Pro has a show on Sunday 8/20 in Alton, IL:
-Space Monkey vs. Ethan Page
-Hakim Zane vs. Zachary Wentz
-Curt Stallion vs. Dezmond Xavier
-Appearing: Jeff Cobb, Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist)
PRO WRESTLING RESURGENCE(www.facebook.com/ProWrestlingResurgence)
Next show is Sunday 6/25 in Swansea, IL.
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Next show is Saturday 6/3 in Warsaw, MO:
-Jay Howard vs. Deacon Cash - Heavyweight Title
-Jon Webb vs. Justin D'Air - Mayhem Title
-Jack Gamble vs. Jayden Fenix
-Brandon Aarons & ? vs. The Troy Athletic Club(Roy Lewis & J.A. Fair)
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/17 in Troy, MO:
-Appearing: Vader
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 6/3 in Marion, IL.
WRESTLING OVER EVERYTHING(woe-wrestling.webnode.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CENTRAL STATES CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING(nwaccw.x10.bz)
Next show is Friday 6/30 in Waynesville, MO.
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 6/24 in Madison, IL:
-Gauge Evans vs. Victor Cortez - Heavyweight Title
-Haley Shadows vs. Rudy Jordan
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Next show is Saturday 5/27 in Eldon, MO:
-Superstar Steve Fender vs. Tony Kozina - Heavyweight Title
-Leland Race vs. Kyle Roberts
CCW(www.capewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/24 in Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Austin Lane vs. Marko Stunt
3XW(www.3xwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 6/2 in Des Moines, IA:
-30-Man Royal Rumble For The Vacant Heavyweight Title
-The MexiTai Warriors(Supafly & Sentai) vs. The Bayside Bruisers(Jaysin Strife & J.C. Slater) - Tag Team Titles
-Xander Killen vs. Mark Sterling - Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-Laynie Luck vs. Gigi
-The Dezire Boyz(Brady A. & Randy A.) vs. The Whirlwind Gentlemen(Jack Manley & Remy Marcel)
-Brandon Espinosa vs. J.T. Energy
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EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Saturday 6/24 in Melrose, MA:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Matt Riddle
-Keith Lee vs. Ethan Page
EVOLVE has a show on Sunday 6/25 in Queens, NY:
-Matt Riddle vs. Keith Lee - WWN Title
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 6/16 in Reseda, CA:
-LDRS(Zack Sabre Jr. & Marty Scurll) vs. reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish)
-Matt Sydal vs. Sami Callihan
-War Machine(Todd Hanson & Raymond Rowe) vs. The Unbreakable F'n Machines(Michael Elgin & Brian Cage)
-Lio Rush vs. Keith Lee
-The Chosen Bros(Matt Riddle & Jeff Cobb) vs. The Best Friends(Chuck Taylor & Trent Barreta)
-Jake Crist vs. Trevor Lee
-Dezmond Xavier vs. Jason Cade
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Saturday 5/27 in Hellertown, PA:
-Ultramantis Black, Icarus, Dasher Hatfield, Ophidian, & Mr. Zero vs. Juan Francisco De Coronado, Hallowicked, Gran Akuma, Frightmare, & El Hijo Del Ice Cream
-Cornelius Crummels & Sonny Defarge vs. Dez Peloton(Donald Kluger & Jasper Tippins) - Campeonates De Parejas Best-Of-3-Falls Match
-"Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti & Fire Ant vs. Arik Cannon & Jigsaw
-Missile Assault Man vs. Oleg The Usurper
-Crossbones vs. Merlok
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/ThisIsWhyWeWrestle)
Next show is Saturday 5/27 in Cornelia, GA:
-Tank & Iceberg vs. Se7en & Brad Cash
-The Lynch Mob(Matt & Joey Lynch) vs. The Approved(Bobby Moore & Adryan Hawkins) - Tag Team Titles
-The Beautiful Bald Besties(Michael Stevens & Zac Edwards) vs. Team TAG(Kevin Blue & Chris Spectra)
-Jeremy Foster vs. Billy Buck - Heritage Title Tournament
-Ryan Vega vs. Kyle Matthews - Heritage Title Tournament
-Stryknyn vs. Drew Adler
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Friday 6/16 in Brisbane, Australia.
HOH has a show on Saturday 6/17 in Sydney, Australia.
HOH has a show on Sunday 6/18 in Perth, Australia.
HOH has a show on Friday 6/23 in Melbourne, Australia.
HOH has a show on Saturday 6/24 in Adelaide, Australia.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next shows are Saturday 7/8 and Sunday 7/9 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
IWA MID-SOUTH(iwamidsouthwrestling.webs.com)
Next show is Thursday 5/25 in Jeffersonville, IN featuring the Heavyweight Title tournament:
-Tournament Semifinals & Final
-John Wayne Murdoch vs. Aaron Williams - Tournament Round 1
-Johnathan Wolf vs. Marcus Everett - Tournament Round 1
-Larry D vs. Zodiak - Tournament Round 1
-Devon Moore vs. White Mike - Tournament Round 1
-The Ugly Ducklings(Rob Killjoy & Lance Lude) vs. Reed Bentley & Mance Warner
-Cole Radrick vs. Timmy Lou Retton
-Shane Mercer vs. Hy-Zaya - No-Holds-Barred Match
-Shotzi Blackheart vs. Amazing Maria
IWA-MS has a show on Saturday 5/27 in Memphis, IN.
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Thursday 5/25 in Berwyn, IL:
-Sami Callihan vs. Juventud Guerrera - Heavyweight Title
-Rey Fenix & A.R. Fox vs. Lio Rush & Shane Strickland - Tag Team Titles
-Michael Elgin vs. Jake Hager
-Keith Lee vs. Donovan Dijak
-Colt Cabana vs. Trevor Lee
-Stephen Wolf & Trey Miguel vs. Davey Vega & Alex Daniels vs. Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr)
-Jake Crist vs. Laredo Kid vs. Myron Reed vs. Joey Janela
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 6/18 in Austin, TX featuring the American Joshi Queen Of Queens Tournament:
-Tournament Participants: Angel Blue, Sage Sin, Su Yung, Ruthless Lala, Thunder Rosa, Allie Kat, Hudson Envy, Dulce "Sexy" Star
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling: http://www.saintlouiswrestling.com/
St. Louis Wrestling Community: http://community.livejournal.com/stlwrestling/
Leave a comment or e-mail: patrickab7@yahoo.com
Follow me on Twitter or Facebook at: @patrickab7
NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament Day 6
-"The Villain" Marty Scurll d. TAKA Michinoku with the crossface chicken wing.
-"The Aerial Assassin" Will Ospreay d. Jushin "Thunder" Liger with the OsCutter(middle-rope springboard Cutter).
-Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi d. Taichi(non-title) with the Time Bomb(fireman's-carry powerslam).
-Dragon Lee d. Ricochet with a Tree Of Woe double-stomp off the top rope.
Block A:
-Marty Scurll/Will Ospreay/Dragon Lee: 6
-Ricochet/Hiromu Takahashi/Taichi: 4
-TAKA Michinoku: 2
-Jushin Liger: 0
-"The Aerial Assassin" Will Ospreay d. Jushin "Thunder" Liger with the OsCutter(middle-rope springboard Cutter).
-Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi d. Taichi(non-title) with the Time Bomb(fireman's-carry powerslam).
-Dragon Lee d. Ricochet with a Tree Of Woe double-stomp off the top rope.
Block A:
-Marty Scurll/Will Ospreay/Dragon Lee: 6
-Ricochet/Hiromu Takahashi/Taichi: 4
-TAKA Michinoku: 2
-Jushin Liger: 0
Monday, May 22, 2017
WWE Raw
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Booker T, & Corey Graves.
-Roman Reigns d. Bray Wyatt by DQ when Samoa Joe interfered (4:38); Seth Rollins made the save.
-Akira Tozawa d. Ariya Daivari with a top-rope senton bomb (2:07).
-"The Drifter" Elias Samson d. Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose by DQ(non-title) when "The Miz" Mike Mizanin(who was doing commentary with Maryse Ouellet-Mizanin) ran into the ring and hit Samson (6:27 aired).
-Finn Bálor d. Karl Anderson(w/ Luke Gallows) with the Coup De Grace(top-rope double-stomp) (joined in progress; 6:22 aired).
-"The Boss" Sasha Banks d. Alicia Fox(w/ "The Scottish Supernova" Noam Dar) after the hanging double-kneedrop in the corner (2:14).
-Kalisto d. Apollo Crews(w/ Titus O'Neil) via Salida Del Sol(sitout Asai DDT) (2:42).
-Raw Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy(w/ Jeff) d. Sheamus O'Shaunessy(w/ Antonio Cesaro) after the Twist Of Fate (9:03 aired).
-Austin Aries d. "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese(w/ Cruiserweight Champion "The King Of The Cruiserweights" Adrian Neville) with the Last Chancery (4:27).
-Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss d. Mickie James(non-title) with the DDT (3:02). Bayley Rose saved Mickie from a post-match kendo stick attack.
-Samoa Joe & Bray Wyatt d. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins when Joe forced Rollins to pass out in the Kokita Clutch (11:26 aired).
-Roman Reigns d. Bray Wyatt by DQ when Samoa Joe interfered (4:38); Seth Rollins made the save.
-Akira Tozawa d. Ariya Daivari with a top-rope senton bomb (2:07).
-"The Drifter" Elias Samson d. Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose by DQ(non-title) when "The Miz" Mike Mizanin(who was doing commentary with Maryse Ouellet-Mizanin) ran into the ring and hit Samson (6:27 aired).
-Finn Bálor d. Karl Anderson(w/ Luke Gallows) with the Coup De Grace(top-rope double-stomp) (joined in progress; 6:22 aired).
-"The Boss" Sasha Banks d. Alicia Fox(w/ "The Scottish Supernova" Noam Dar) after the hanging double-kneedrop in the corner (2:14).
-Kalisto d. Apollo Crews(w/ Titus O'Neil) via Salida Del Sol(sitout Asai DDT) (2:42).
-Raw Tag Team Champion Matt Hardy(w/ Jeff) d. Sheamus O'Shaunessy(w/ Antonio Cesaro) after the Twist Of Fate (9:03 aired).
-Austin Aries d. "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese(w/ Cruiserweight Champion "The King Of The Cruiserweights" Adrian Neville) with the Last Chancery (4:27).
-Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss d. Mickie James(non-title) with the DDT (3:02). Bayley Rose saved Mickie from a post-match kendo stick attack.
-Samoa Joe & Bray Wyatt d. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins when Joe forced Rollins to pass out in the Kokita Clutch (11:26 aired).
NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament Day 5
-Yoshinobu Kanemaru d. Volador Jr. with the Deep Impact(top-rope flying DDT).
-Tiger Mask IV d. A.C.H. via crucifix.
-El Desperado d. Ryusuke Taguchi with the Guitarra De La Muerta(Vertebreaker).
-ROH T.V. Champion Yujiro Kushida d. NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champion Bushi(non-title) with a small package driver.
Block B:
-El Desperado: 6
-Ryusuke Taguchi/Yoshinobu Kanemaru/Tiger Mask IV: 4
-Volador Jr./A.C.H./Yujiro Kushida: 2
-Bushi: 0
-Tiger Mask IV d. A.C.H. via crucifix.
-El Desperado d. Ryusuke Taguchi with the Guitarra De La Muerta(Vertebreaker).
-ROH T.V. Champion Yujiro Kushida d. NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champion Bushi(non-title) with a small package driver.
Block B:
-El Desperado: 6
-Ryusuke Taguchi/Yoshinobu Kanemaru/Tiger Mask IV: 4
-Volador Jr./A.C.H./Yujiro Kushida: 2
-Bushi: 0
Sunday, May 21, 2017
WWE Backlash
-"The Perfect Ten" Tye Dillinger d. "The Artiste" Aiden English with the Tye Breaker v2.0(TKO onto the knee).
-Shinsuke Nakamura d. Dolph Ziggler with the Kinshasa(flying knee strike).
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. The Fashion Police(Tyler Breeze & Johnny Fandango) to retain the Smackdown Tag Team Titles when Jey pinned Fandango after a superkick.
-Sami Zayn d. Baron Corbin with the Helluva Kick.
-Natalya Neidhart, Tamina Snuka, & Carmella Van Damme(w/ James Ellsworth) d. Smackdown Women's Champion Naomi Night, Charlotte Flair, & Becky Lynch when Natalya made Becky tap out to the Sharpshooter.
-Kevin Owens d. "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles by countout to retain the U.S. Title when Owens pulled Styles' leg through a monitor port in the broadcast table and he couldn't get free to beat the ten-count.
-Luke Harper d. Erick Rowan with the discus lariat.
-Jinder Mahal(w/ Samir & Sunil Singh) d. Randy Orton with the Khallas(cobra clutch clam) to win the WWE Title.
-Shinsuke Nakamura d. Dolph Ziggler with the Kinshasa(flying knee strike).
-Jimmy & Jey Uso d. The Fashion Police(Tyler Breeze & Johnny Fandango) to retain the Smackdown Tag Team Titles when Jey pinned Fandango after a superkick.
-Sami Zayn d. Baron Corbin with the Helluva Kick.
-Natalya Neidhart, Tamina Snuka, & Carmella Van Damme(w/ James Ellsworth) d. Smackdown Women's Champion Naomi Night, Charlotte Flair, & Becky Lynch when Natalya made Becky tap out to the Sharpshooter.
-Kevin Owens d. "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles by countout to retain the U.S. Title when Owens pulled Styles' leg through a monitor port in the broadcast table and he couldn't get free to beat the ten-count.
-Luke Harper d. Erick Rowan with the discus lariat.
-Jinder Mahal(w/ Samir & Sunil Singh) d. Randy Orton with the Khallas(cobra clutch clam) to win the WWE Title.
Sunday NWL Results From St. Louis, MO
-The show started with the debut of the new tag team "Five Direction"(Chippy & C-Note, aka Stevie Fierce & Rob Matter); they wanted to put on a song-and-dance performance, but they were interrupted by Thor Theriot. Theriot wanted a fight, but Chippy & C-Note did not and they took their leave. Party Crasher Spike made his way out and had run out of beer money, so he was looking for a match and challenged Theriot.
-Thor Theriot d. Party Crasher Spike after the Ragnarok(fireman's-carry double-knee gutbuster) (5:01).
-Marti Belle's "Marti Party" talk show segment was interrupted by Emmett DuBois & Clayton Fox; DuBois took issue with Marti back-talking him in their interview segments. Marti took off her high-heeled shoes and earrings in preparation for a confrontation, but Neon Iverson made the save and that led to an impromptu match.
-"The Billion-Dollar Brother" Emmett DuBois(w/ Clayton Fox) d. Neon Iverson; Iverson went to the top rope, but Fox distracted him by throwing money and DuBois hit him with the ring bell behind the referee's back for the cheap win (7:05). DuBois & Fox double-teamed Iverson until Dez Wellston made his return from injury for the save.
-Xavier Church(aka Connor Braxton) d. Party Crasher Boulder after a suplex turned into a Diamond Cutter (5:42).
-The Buddy System(Skyler Beckett & "Takedown" Javy Torres) d. The Underground(Adam Ryan & Jackie Lee Bosch); Buddy Shepherd was missing in action, but he resurfaced late in the match in a disheveled state. His inspiration led to Javy stunning Ryan with an enzuigiri and Beckett getting the pinfall with an O'Connor Roll (10:13).
-I-70 Series: Jack Foster d. "High On Life" Ken Dharma after a corner BOOT (7:53). (Kansas City 11, St. Louis 7)
-Jay Lutz challenged "Greatness" Marcellus Gaines to another fight, but manager Drew Gold said that he told Gaines to stay at home. He could get his shot at Gaines at the next show, but only if he defeated his opponent for the night...
-I-70 Series: Kansas City Champion "The Mile-High Magnum" Dak(ota) Draper) d. Jay Lutz with the Mile-High Doctor Bomb in a non-title match (9:11). (Kansas City 12, St. Louis 7)
-St. Louis Champion "The Five-Star Phenom" Todd Letterman, "The Bull City Boss" Cornell Douglass, & Brother Castle d. "The Raging Bull" Maverick & The Blood Brothers(Davey Gibson & Mathew Grundy); the referee was accidentally knocked down by a Maverick boot. Maverick hit the Death Valley Driver on Douglass and had the pin, but there was no official to make the count. Douglass was able to take out Maverick with the heart punch, but the ref was still down. Douglass brought in a chair, but Letterman stopped him from using it and said he didn't need to cheat to win. Letterman swung at Douglass with the chair, but Douglass avoided it and Letterman instead took out Maverick with the chair. Douglass and Castle ganged up on their own partner Letterman as Castle held him for Douglass' heart punch, then Douglass got the pinfall on Maverick as the official recovered to make the count (20:04).
-Thor Theriot d. Party Crasher Spike after the Ragnarok(fireman's-carry double-knee gutbuster) (5:01).
-Marti Belle's "Marti Party" talk show segment was interrupted by Emmett DuBois & Clayton Fox; DuBois took issue with Marti back-talking him in their interview segments. Marti took off her high-heeled shoes and earrings in preparation for a confrontation, but Neon Iverson made the save and that led to an impromptu match.
-"The Billion-Dollar Brother" Emmett DuBois(w/ Clayton Fox) d. Neon Iverson; Iverson went to the top rope, but Fox distracted him by throwing money and DuBois hit him with the ring bell behind the referee's back for the cheap win (7:05). DuBois & Fox double-teamed Iverson until Dez Wellston made his return from injury for the save.
-Xavier Church(aka Connor Braxton) d. Party Crasher Boulder after a suplex turned into a Diamond Cutter (5:42).
-The Buddy System(Skyler Beckett & "Takedown" Javy Torres) d. The Underground(Adam Ryan & Jackie Lee Bosch); Buddy Shepherd was missing in action, but he resurfaced late in the match in a disheveled state. His inspiration led to Javy stunning Ryan with an enzuigiri and Beckett getting the pinfall with an O'Connor Roll (10:13).
-I-70 Series: Jack Foster d. "High On Life" Ken Dharma after a corner BOOT (7:53). (Kansas City 11, St. Louis 7)
-Jay Lutz challenged "Greatness" Marcellus Gaines to another fight, but manager Drew Gold said that he told Gaines to stay at home. He could get his shot at Gaines at the next show, but only if he defeated his opponent for the night...
-I-70 Series: Kansas City Champion "The Mile-High Magnum" Dak(ota) Draper) d. Jay Lutz with the Mile-High Doctor Bomb in a non-title match (9:11). (Kansas City 12, St. Louis 7)
-St. Louis Champion "The Five-Star Phenom" Todd Letterman, "The Bull City Boss" Cornell Douglass, & Brother Castle d. "The Raging Bull" Maverick & The Blood Brothers(Davey Gibson & Mathew Grundy); the referee was accidentally knocked down by a Maverick boot. Maverick hit the Death Valley Driver on Douglass and had the pin, but there was no official to make the count. Douglass was able to take out Maverick with the heart punch, but the ref was still down. Douglass brought in a chair, but Letterman stopped him from using it and said he didn't need to cheat to win. Letterman swung at Douglass with the chair, but Douglass avoided it and Letterman instead took out Maverick with the chair. Douglass and Castle ganged up on their own partner Letterman as Castle held him for Douglass' heart punch, then Douglass got the pinfall on Maverick as the official recovered to make the count (20:04).
ROH + SICW
ROH TV
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Rocky Romero.
-Takaaki "Evil" Watanabe, Seiya Sanada, & Bushi d. Jushin "Thunder Liger, Delirious, & Tiger Mask IV to retain the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Titles; Evil hit Delirious with a chair behind the referee's back and Sanada forced him to tap out to the Skull End(dragon sleeper) (joined in progress; 9:10 aired).
-Hirooki Goto d. "The Punishment" Damian Martinez with the G.T.R.(Eye Of The Hurricane onto the knee) to retain the NEVER Openweight Title (10:40 aired).
-"The Cleaner" Kenny Omega, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, & Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) d. IWGP Heavyweight Champion "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark), & "The Aerial Assassin" Will Ospreay when Cody pinned Ospreay after the Crossrhodes (18:03 aired).
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentators: Drew Abbenhaus & Herb Simmons.
-Heath Hatton(making his return to SICW after a long absence) fought Ax Allwardt to a time-limit draw.
-Flashback to July 1983: Spike Huber won a two-ring battle royal. Tully Blanchard won in one ring and Spike Huber won in the other ring, then Huber pinned Blanchard for the win with a backslide.
-Commentators: Kevin Kelly & Rocky Romero.
-Takaaki "Evil" Watanabe, Seiya Sanada, & Bushi d. Jushin "Thunder Liger, Delirious, & Tiger Mask IV to retain the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Titles; Evil hit Delirious with a chair behind the referee's back and Sanada forced him to tap out to the Skull End(dragon sleeper) (joined in progress; 9:10 aired).
-Hirooki Goto d. "The Punishment" Damian Martinez with the G.T.R.(Eye Of The Hurricane onto the knee) to retain the NEVER Openweight Title (10:40 aired).
-"The Cleaner" Kenny Omega, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes, & Tag Team Champions The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) d. IWGP Heavyweight Champion "The Rainmaker" Kazuchika Okada, The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark), & "The Aerial Assassin" Will Ospreay when Cody pinned Ospreay after the Crossrhodes (18:03 aired).
SICW Wrestling Explosion
-Commentators: Drew Abbenhaus & Herb Simmons.
-Heath Hatton(making his return to SICW after a long absence) fought Ax Allwardt to a time-limit draw.
-Flashback to July 1983: Spike Huber won a two-ring battle royal. Tully Blanchard won in one ring and Spike Huber won in the other ring, then Huber pinned Blanchard for the win with a backslide.
NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament Day 4
-"The Aerial Assassin" Will Ospreay d. TAKA Michinoku with the OsCutter(middle-rope springboard Cutter).
-"The Villain" Marty Scurll d. Jushin "Thunder" Liger via crossface chicken wing.
-Taichi d. Dragon Lee after a Last Ride-style powerbomb.
-Ricochet d. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi(non-title) with the King's Landing(elevated Flatliner).
Block A:
-Dragon Lee/Marty Scurll/Ricochet/Taichi/Will Ospreay: 4
-Hiromu Takahashi/TAKA Michinoku: 2
-Jushin Liger: 0
-"The Villain" Marty Scurll d. Jushin "Thunder" Liger via crossface chicken wing.
-Taichi d. Dragon Lee after a Last Ride-style powerbomb.
-Ricochet d. IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Champion Hiromu Takahashi(non-title) with the King's Landing(elevated Flatliner).
Block A:
-Dragon Lee/Marty Scurll/Ricochet/Taichi/Will Ospreay: 4
-Hiromu Takahashi/TAKA Michinoku: 2
-Jushin Liger: 0
WWE/NXT Takeover Chicago
-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Nigel McGuinness, & "Showtime" Percy Watson.
-Roderick Strong d. Eric Young(w/ Killian Dain & Alexander Wolfe) after the Falcon Arrow backbreaker (13:44).
-"The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne d. Tyler Bate with the Bitter End(pumphandle Flatliner) to win the United Kingdom Title (15:29); Jim Ross joined Nigel on commentary.
-Asuka Urai won a triple threat match with Ruby Riot and Nikki Cross to retain the NXT Women's Title; Ruby hit the short-arm soccer kick on Cross, but Asuka broke up the pin with a Shining Wizard on Ruby and pinned both for the win (12:28).
-Debuting on next week's NXT: "The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark.
-"The Glorious" Bobby Roode d. Hideo Itami after two elevated DDTs in a row to retain the NXT Title (17:45).
-The Authors Of Pain(Akam Dhinsa & Rezar Selmani)(w/ Paul Ellering) d. Do It Yourself(Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) in a ladder match to retain the NXT Tag Team Titles by retrieving the belts from above the ring (20:10). After the match, Ciampa shockingly turned on Gargano and left him laying after an Air Raid Crash off the broadcast table and stage onto several tables on the floor!
-Roderick Strong d. Eric Young(w/ Killian Dain & Alexander Wolfe) after the Falcon Arrow backbreaker (13:44).
-"The Bruiserweight" Pete Dunne d. Tyler Bate with the Bitter End(pumphandle Flatliner) to win the United Kingdom Title (15:29); Jim Ross joined Nigel on commentary.
-Asuka Urai won a triple threat match with Ruby Riot and Nikki Cross to retain the NXT Women's Title; Ruby hit the short-arm soccer kick on Cross, but Asuka broke up the pin with a Shining Wizard on Ruby and pinned both for the win (12:28).
-Debuting on next week's NXT: "The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark.
-"The Glorious" Bobby Roode d. Hideo Itami after two elevated DDTs in a row to retain the NXT Title (17:45).
-The Authors Of Pain(Akam Dhinsa & Rezar Selmani)(w/ Paul Ellering) d. Do It Yourself(Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) in a ladder match to retain the NXT Tag Team Titles by retrieving the belts from above the ring (20:10). After the match, Ciampa shockingly turned on Gargano and left him laying after an Air Raid Crash off the broadcast table and stage onto several tables on the floor!
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Saturday SICW Results From East Carondelet, IL
-Travis Cook interrupted promoter Herb Simmons' interview with Barbara Goodish, leading to Ms. Goodish slapping the manager.
-A ten-bell salute took place for Doug Somers and Rosey.
-Bodily Harm("The Enforcer" Jimmy D & Bobby D) d. The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby); Bobby D pinned Santel and he and Jimmy hit a Hart Attack (6:20).
-"Big Country" Clint Poe fought The Big Texan to a double DQ when both men shoved the referee (1:25); the two big men brawled to the backstage area.
-Classic Title Tournament Semifinal: Flash Flanagan won a triple threat match with "Volatile" Curtis Wylde(w/ Wyldefyre) and Cowboy Marc Houston when he rolled up Houston with a handful of tights (8:48). Flanagan's arm was damaged during the bout.
-Herb spoke with Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance promoter Tony Casta and Nick Ridenour about the St. Louis Wrestling Hall Of Fame; they announced that "The Fabulous Flying Frenchman" Edouard Carpentier would be the next inductee.
-Moondog Rover d. "The Unstable" Dave Vaughn when Vaughn used Moondog's bone as a weapon (3:31). Curtis Wylde joined Vaughn in double-teaming Rover after the bell, leading to more issues when Wyldefyre entered the ring to protect Moondog. Moondog fought with Wylde as ringside guest Abdullah The Butcher did some damage to Vaughn!
-"Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson fought Johnny Blade(w/ Big Daddy) to a time-limit draw as Blade had Jackson in the figure-four leglock (10:00); Jackson tweaked his knee on a leapfrog attempt and Blade focuses his attack on the limb. A post-match argument ensued as Blade and Big Daddy claimed that Blade's figure-four was inescapable and Jackson said he could escape the hold with more time.
-"Ironman" Ken Kasa, Heath Hatton, & "Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent d. Superstar Steve Fender, Ax Allwardt, & Bubba Troll(w/ Travis Cook) when Hatton pinned Ax with a crucifix (12:20).
-Herb interviewed special guest Charlie Thesz.
-Classic Title Tournament Final: "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook) d. Flash Flanagan in a best-of-three-falls match to win the vacant SICW Classic Wrestling Title; "The King Of Chaos" Ricky Cruz was the special guest referee. Hargas won the first fall when Cook tripped Flanagan during a re-entry suplex, holding his foot as Hargas fell on top for the pin (8:12). Flanagan evened the score by pinning Hargas after a Tree Of Woe double-stomp from the top rope (11:05). During the rest period between falls, Marc Houston came out to hurl threats at Flanagan, leading to a ringside skirmish where Houston ran Flash shoulder-first into the ringpost. As a result, Cruz allowed Flanagan some extra rest time before starting the third fall, but the damage had been done. Hargas trapped Flanagan in the Crippler Crossface and Flanagan never surrendered, but he passed out in the hold and Cruz called for the bell after three arm drops (17:23). Charlie Thesz presented the title belt to Hargas after the win.
-"Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent won the Bruiser Brody Memorial Battle Royal. Eliminations: Bubba Troll by several wrestlers, Mauler McDarby by Bobby D, Ax Allwardt by Vincent, Shawn Santel by Johnny Blade, "The Unstable" Dave Vaughn by Bobby D, Bobby D by Big Texan, "The Enforcer" Jimmy D by Blade, "Big Country" Clint Poe by Texan and Superstar Steve Fender, Moondog Rover by a combination of Heath Hatton/Sean Vincent/Ken Kasa, Johnny Blade by Hatton, Ken Kasa & Steve Fender(eliminating each other), and Heath Hatton & The Big Texan(dropkicked off the apron at the same time by Vincent) (8:34).
-A ten-bell salute took place for Doug Somers and Rosey.
-Bodily Harm("The Enforcer" Jimmy D & Bobby D) d. The Professionals(Shawn Santel & Mauler McDarby); Bobby D pinned Santel and he and Jimmy hit a Hart Attack (6:20).
-"Big Country" Clint Poe fought The Big Texan to a double DQ when both men shoved the referee (1:25); the two big men brawled to the backstage area.
-Classic Title Tournament Semifinal: Flash Flanagan won a triple threat match with "Volatile" Curtis Wylde(w/ Wyldefyre) and Cowboy Marc Houston when he rolled up Houston with a handful of tights (8:48). Flanagan's arm was damaged during the bout.
-Herb spoke with Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance promoter Tony Casta and Nick Ridenour about the St. Louis Wrestling Hall Of Fame; they announced that "The Fabulous Flying Frenchman" Edouard Carpentier would be the next inductee.
-Moondog Rover d. "The Unstable" Dave Vaughn when Vaughn used Moondog's bone as a weapon (3:31). Curtis Wylde joined Vaughn in double-teaming Rover after the bell, leading to more issues when Wyldefyre entered the ring to protect Moondog. Moondog fought with Wylde as ringside guest Abdullah The Butcher did some damage to Vaughn!
-"Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson fought Johnny Blade(w/ Big Daddy) to a time-limit draw as Blade had Jackson in the figure-four leglock (10:00); Jackson tweaked his knee on a leapfrog attempt and Blade focuses his attack on the limb. A post-match argument ensued as Blade and Big Daddy claimed that Blade's figure-four was inescapable and Jackson said he could escape the hold with more time.
-"Ironman" Ken Kasa, Heath Hatton, & "Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent d. Superstar Steve Fender, Ax Allwardt, & Bubba Troll(w/ Travis Cook) when Hatton pinned Ax with a crucifix (12:20).
-Herb interviewed special guest Charlie Thesz.
-Classic Title Tournament Final: "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook) d. Flash Flanagan in a best-of-three-falls match to win the vacant SICW Classic Wrestling Title; "The King Of Chaos" Ricky Cruz was the special guest referee. Hargas won the first fall when Cook tripped Flanagan during a re-entry suplex, holding his foot as Hargas fell on top for the pin (8:12). Flanagan evened the score by pinning Hargas after a Tree Of Woe double-stomp from the top rope (11:05). During the rest period between falls, Marc Houston came out to hurl threats at Flanagan, leading to a ringside skirmish where Houston ran Flash shoulder-first into the ringpost. As a result, Cruz allowed Flanagan some extra rest time before starting the third fall, but the damage had been done. Hargas trapped Flanagan in the Crippler Crossface and Flanagan never surrendered, but he passed out in the hold and Cruz called for the bell after three arm drops (17:23). Charlie Thesz presented the title belt to Hargas after the win.
-"Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent won the Bruiser Brody Memorial Battle Royal. Eliminations: Bubba Troll by several wrestlers, Mauler McDarby by Bobby D, Ax Allwardt by Vincent, Shawn Santel by Johnny Blade, "The Unstable" Dave Vaughn by Bobby D, Bobby D by Big Texan, "The Enforcer" Jimmy D by Blade, "Big Country" Clint Poe by Texan and Superstar Steve Fender, Moondog Rover by a combination of Heath Hatton/Sean Vincent/Ken Kasa, Johnny Blade by Hatton, Ken Kasa & Steve Fender(eliminating each other), and Heath Hatton & The Big Texan(dropkicked off the apron at the same time by Vincent) (8:34).
NJPW Best Of The Super Juniors Tournament Day 3
-Yoshinobu Kanemaru d. A.C.H after a top-rope flying DDT.
-Tiger Mask IV d. ROH T.V. Champion Yujiro Kushida(non-title) with a tiger suplex.
-El Desperado d. NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champion Bushi by pulling off his mask and cradling him for the pin.
-Ryusuke Taguchi d. Volador Jr. with the Dodon(double-chickenwing faceplant).
Block B:
-Ryusuke Taguchi/El Desperado: 4
-A.C.H./Tiger Mask IV/Volador Jr./Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 2
-Bushi/Yujiro Kushida: 0
-Tiger Mask IV d. ROH T.V. Champion Yujiro Kushida(non-title) with a tiger suplex.
-El Desperado d. NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Champion Bushi by pulling off his mask and cradling him for the pin.
-Ryusuke Taguchi d. Volador Jr. with the Dodon(double-chickenwing faceplant).
Block B:
-Ryusuke Taguchi/El Desperado: 4
-A.C.H./Tiger Mask IV/Volador Jr./Yoshinobu Kanemaru: 2
-Bushi/Yujiro Kushida: 0
Dynamo Special Comment
Now, as promised, a special comment about Saturday's Dynamo Pro Wrestling show at the Concordia Turners Gymnasium in St. Louis, Missouri.
DISCLAIMER: I'm biased. Deal with it.
Dynamo's been in limbo for a while, searching for steady venues while trying to find its niche in a suddenly-loaded St. Louis wrestling scene. It wasn't as difficult when there were only a handful of other groups in the region, but nowadays there can be multiple choices in a weekend. On this Saturday, World League Wrestling had a show in Troy, MO and the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance had its monthly offering at the South Broadway Athletic Club in a different part of the STL.
The company experienced the departure of several key players at the end of 2016; Ricky Cruz retired and several wrestlers(Jake Dirden, Kevin Lee Davidson, and Mike Outlaw) departed for the National Wrasslin' League with exclusive deals. On top of that, D-1 Champion Michael Elgin's students haven't been as available as in the past. "The Valedictorian" Keon Option(who happens to be one-half of the current Tag Team Champions) has been M.I.A. for several months, leaving the tag scene up in the air.
Concordia Turners Gym has the potential to be a really good venue for the company; it reminded me a bit of the Wild Acres Gym in Overland, MO where Gateway Championship Wrestling had many key shows. The turnout wasn't that big, but the curse of nice weather(not to mention the other area shows) may have been a factor. Talent availability didn't help as Heavyweight Champion Brandon Aarons was competing in California, meaning no current titleholders were at the event.
Your ring announcers were Chris Roedel & Luke Roberts; your referee was Scott Ramsey.
Nero vs. The Snitch: Nero is a competitor from the Quincy, Illinois area and yes, I had to be the asshole who shouted out "I KNEEEEEW YOU'D COOOOOME!" I hadn't seen him before, but he looked like a solid competitor...hopefully he'll be back. He pulled off some impressive aerial moves, including a somersaulting suicide dive a la Homicide. Snitch used some underhanded tactics to score the win, pushing the ref into the ropes to crotch Nero on the turnbuckles. After that, Snitch got the pinfall with feet on the ropes in 9:02.
Frodo "The Ghost" Meyer vs. Mauler McDarby: I've underestimated Frodo a bit in my short time seeing him, but appearances can be deceiving; he's been putting in the work and competing for several area promotions. McDarby is underrated in his own right and I've been one of the biggest advocates for him and Shawn Santel. It looked like things would play out the same way as they did at Cinco De Mayo with C.J. Shine; the referee confiscated McDarby's shillelagh, only for McDarby to coldcock Frodo with brass knuckles while the referee was getting the original weapon out of the ring. McDarby got the three-count in 5:20, but he made the mistake of hiding the knucks under his arm and they fell to the mat when the official raised his hand. That led to a decision reversal and Frodo got the DQ victory...McDarby attempted to attack his opponent after the bell, only to be dispatched with a wheelbarrow DDT.
Outtkast vs. "The Alternative" Ozzie Gallagher: Gallagher made his return to action at Cinco De Mayo with shorter hair(thanks to a mask vs. hair match with Makaze several months ago); he was hoping to establish himself in the D-1 Title picture by beating the former two-time titleholder. I was sitting with longtime area wrestling fan Tommy Peterson and we recalled Outtkast's days in Gateway Championship Wrestling; while Outtkast is bulkier than he was in his light heavyweight days, he never lost the agility. For whatever reason, he's rarely ventured outside of the St. Louis wrestling scene; he appeared a handful of times for 3XW in Iowa and NWA Wildside in Georgia. It may take some time for Gallagher to get back on the winning track, as he lost to Tag Team Champion Justin D'Air at Cinco De Mayo. He put up a good fight against the former D-1 and Tag Champ, but Outtkast put him away with the Case Study in 9:00.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Nachos and a Coca-Cola.
C.J. Shine vs. "The Wind Of Destruction" Makaze: Shine was in his usual party mood, dancing with several ringside fans(I confess to nothing) as well as the referee and ring announcer Chirs Roedel. Makaze wasn't necessarily a "rulebreaker" at Cinco De Mayo, but he was in a surly mood against Frodo Meyer and C.J. Shine. Prior to the bout, Makaze apologized for his previous actions and said he got carried away...but the handshake was marred by a cheapshot by the masked man. He probably hoped to ride the wave of momentum after his win over Ozzie Gallagher, but he came up short against then-D-1 Champion Outtkast...frustration can make anyone resort to excessive measures. Makaze had the big edge in experience, but he made a crucial mistake when he missed a plancha to the floor. Despite that, he recovered enough to deliver his signature Northern Lights fisherman suplex...but Shine surprisingly kicked out at two. Shine managed to rally against his veteran opponent...it seemed like the youngster was overmatched, but he overcame the odds and got the upset win with a springboard dropkick in 9:05! Shine celebrated after the match, even encouraging the referee to do his own cartwheel...all righty then.
"Lights Out" Adrian Surge vs. "The Filipino Warrior" Elvis Aliaga: This match was initially pushed as a top-contenders bout with Heavyweight Champion Brandon Aarons out of town; that put Surge in the odd position of being the fan favorite against Aliaga. It was also the only match that was announced ahead of time...the wrestling talent of the area was spread out across Dynamo, MMWA, and WLW (among other places). Both men had challenged Aarons for his title in recent months; Aliaga came up short against Aarons in February while Surge got a DQ win over the champion at Cinco De Mayo, only to fall to him in a no-disqualification bout later in the day. In front of a fresh audience, Surge had no problem with garnering the fan support against the arrogant Filipino. Aliaga gained the advantage and appeared to be setting up for his T.C.B.(Falcon Arrow) finisher, but Surge double-legged him to the mat and got the flash pin with a jackknife cradle in 15:50!
Since the show wrapped up fairly early, I chatted with a few people before departing and then made my way to the South Broadway Athletic Club...but I only arrived in time to see the final match of the night(Gary Jackson & Brian James vs. A.J. Williams & B.T. Daramola). I had to catch the ladder match on YouTube, but it was a tremendous outing.
The upcoming schedule looks like this:
-Saturday 5/20: Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling in East Carondelet, IL; Wrestling Over Everything in Centreville, IL
-Sunday 5/21: National Wrasslin' League in St. Louis, MO
-Friday 5/26: Glory Pro Wrestling in Alton, IL
-Friday 6/2: Dynamo Pro Wrestling in Grafton, IL
-Sunday 6/4: Ring Of Honor in Collinsville, IL; NWL in St. Louis, MO
-Saturday 6/10: Pro Wrestling Championship Series in Alton, IL; Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in St. Louis, MO
-Sunday 6/11: Wrestling Over Everything in Centreville, IL
-Saturday 6/17: World League Wrestling in Troy, MO; SICW in East Carondelet, IL
-Sunday 6/18: NWL in St. Louis, MO
Sunday 6/25: Pro Wrestling Resurgence in Swansea, IL
That's my special comment for this, the twenty-first 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.
Dynamo's been in limbo for a while, searching for steady venues while trying to find its niche in a suddenly-loaded St. Louis wrestling scene. It wasn't as difficult when there were only a handful of other groups in the region, but nowadays there can be multiple choices in a weekend. On this Saturday, World League Wrestling had a show in Troy, MO and the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance had its monthly offering at the South Broadway Athletic Club in a different part of the STL.
The company experienced the departure of several key players at the end of 2016; Ricky Cruz retired and several wrestlers(Jake Dirden, Kevin Lee Davidson, and Mike Outlaw) departed for the National Wrasslin' League with exclusive deals. On top of that, D-1 Champion Michael Elgin's students haven't been as available as in the past. "The Valedictorian" Keon Option(who happens to be one-half of the current Tag Team Champions) has been M.I.A. for several months, leaving the tag scene up in the air.
Concordia Turners Gym has the potential to be a really good venue for the company; it reminded me a bit of the Wild Acres Gym in Overland, MO where Gateway Championship Wrestling had many key shows. The turnout wasn't that big, but the curse of nice weather(not to mention the other area shows) may have been a factor. Talent availability didn't help as Heavyweight Champion Brandon Aarons was competing in California, meaning no current titleholders were at the event.
Your ring announcers were Chris Roedel & Luke Roberts; your referee was Scott Ramsey.
Nero vs. The Snitch: Nero is a competitor from the Quincy, Illinois area and yes, I had to be the asshole who shouted out "I KNEEEEEW YOU'D COOOOOME!" I hadn't seen him before, but he looked like a solid competitor...hopefully he'll be back. He pulled off some impressive aerial moves, including a somersaulting suicide dive a la Homicide. Snitch used some underhanded tactics to score the win, pushing the ref into the ropes to crotch Nero on the turnbuckles. After that, Snitch got the pinfall with feet on the ropes in 9:02.
Frodo "The Ghost" Meyer vs. Mauler McDarby: I've underestimated Frodo a bit in my short time seeing him, but appearances can be deceiving; he's been putting in the work and competing for several area promotions. McDarby is underrated in his own right and I've been one of the biggest advocates for him and Shawn Santel. It looked like things would play out the same way as they did at Cinco De Mayo with C.J. Shine; the referee confiscated McDarby's shillelagh, only for McDarby to coldcock Frodo with brass knuckles while the referee was getting the original weapon out of the ring. McDarby got the three-count in 5:20, but he made the mistake of hiding the knucks under his arm and they fell to the mat when the official raised his hand. That led to a decision reversal and Frodo got the DQ victory...McDarby attempted to attack his opponent after the bell, only to be dispatched with a wheelbarrow DDT.
Outtkast vs. "The Alternative" Ozzie Gallagher: Gallagher made his return to action at Cinco De Mayo with shorter hair(thanks to a mask vs. hair match with Makaze several months ago); he was hoping to establish himself in the D-1 Title picture by beating the former two-time titleholder. I was sitting with longtime area wrestling fan Tommy Peterson and we recalled Outtkast's days in Gateway Championship Wrestling; while Outtkast is bulkier than he was in his light heavyweight days, he never lost the agility. For whatever reason, he's rarely ventured outside of the St. Louis wrestling scene; he appeared a handful of times for 3XW in Iowa and NWA Wildside in Georgia. It may take some time for Gallagher to get back on the winning track, as he lost to Tag Team Champion Justin D'Air at Cinco De Mayo. He put up a good fight against the former D-1 and Tag Champ, but Outtkast put him away with the Case Study in 9:00.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Nachos and a Coca-Cola.
C.J. Shine vs. "The Wind Of Destruction" Makaze: Shine was in his usual party mood, dancing with several ringside fans(I confess to nothing) as well as the referee and ring announcer Chirs Roedel. Makaze wasn't necessarily a "rulebreaker" at Cinco De Mayo, but he was in a surly mood against Frodo Meyer and C.J. Shine. Prior to the bout, Makaze apologized for his previous actions and said he got carried away...but the handshake was marred by a cheapshot by the masked man. He probably hoped to ride the wave of momentum after his win over Ozzie Gallagher, but he came up short against then-D-1 Champion Outtkast...frustration can make anyone resort to excessive measures. Makaze had the big edge in experience, but he made a crucial mistake when he missed a plancha to the floor. Despite that, he recovered enough to deliver his signature Northern Lights fisherman suplex...but Shine surprisingly kicked out at two. Shine managed to rally against his veteran opponent...it seemed like the youngster was overmatched, but he overcame the odds and got the upset win with a springboard dropkick in 9:05! Shine celebrated after the match, even encouraging the referee to do his own cartwheel...all righty then.
"Lights Out" Adrian Surge vs. "The Filipino Warrior" Elvis Aliaga: This match was initially pushed as a top-contenders bout with Heavyweight Champion Brandon Aarons out of town; that put Surge in the odd position of being the fan favorite against Aliaga. It was also the only match that was announced ahead of time...the wrestling talent of the area was spread out across Dynamo, MMWA, and WLW (among other places). Both men had challenged Aarons for his title in recent months; Aliaga came up short against Aarons in February while Surge got a DQ win over the champion at Cinco De Mayo, only to fall to him in a no-disqualification bout later in the day. In front of a fresh audience, Surge had no problem with garnering the fan support against the arrogant Filipino. Aliaga gained the advantage and appeared to be setting up for his T.C.B.(Falcon Arrow) finisher, but Surge double-legged him to the mat and got the flash pin with a jackknife cradle in 15:50!
Since the show wrapped up fairly early, I chatted with a few people before departing and then made my way to the South Broadway Athletic Club...but I only arrived in time to see the final match of the night(Gary Jackson & Brian James vs. A.J. Williams & B.T. Daramola). I had to catch the ladder match on YouTube, but it was a tremendous outing.
The upcoming schedule looks like this:
-Saturday 5/20: Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling in East Carondelet, IL; Wrestling Over Everything in Centreville, IL
-Sunday 5/21: National Wrasslin' League in St. Louis, MO
-Friday 5/26: Glory Pro Wrestling in Alton, IL
-Friday 6/2: Dynamo Pro Wrestling in Grafton, IL
-Sunday 6/4: Ring Of Honor in Collinsville, IL; NWL in St. Louis, MO
-Saturday 6/10: Pro Wrestling Championship Series in Alton, IL; Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in St. Louis, MO
-Sunday 6/11: Wrestling Over Everything in Centreville, IL
-Saturday 6/17: World League Wrestling in Troy, MO; SICW in East Carondelet, IL
-Sunday 6/18: NWL in St. Louis, MO
Sunday 6/25: Pro Wrestling Resurgence in Swansea, IL
That's my special comment for this, the twenty-first 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.
Main Event + NJPW
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Corey Graves.
-Nia Jax d. Dana Brooke with the Samoan Drop (5:06).
-"The Outlandish" Rich Swann d. Ariya Daivari via victory roll (6:28 aired).
NJPW On AXS
-Commentators: Jim Ross & Josh Barnett.
-Hiroshi Tanahashi d. Seiya Sanada with the High Fly Flow(frog splash).
-Tetsuya Naito d. Jay Lethal with the Destino(sitout Asai DDT) to retain the IWGP Intercontinental Title.
-Commentators: Tom Phillips & Corey Graves.
-Nia Jax d. Dana Brooke with the Samoan Drop (5:06).
-"The Outlandish" Rich Swann d. Ariya Daivari via victory roll (6:28 aired).
NJPW On AXS
-Commentators: Jim Ross & Josh Barnett.
-Hiroshi Tanahashi d. Seiya Sanada with the High Fly Flow(frog splash).
-Tetsuya Naito d. Jay Lethal with the Destino(sitout Asai DDT) to retain the IWGP Intercontinental Title.
Show results
Thursday IWA-MS results from Jeffersonville, IN:
-Devon Moore won a five-way match with Justin Storm, Nick Doepp, Ray Waddell, and Zodiak.
-Johnathan Wolf won a four-corner match with Paco Gonzalez, Sage Phillips, and Teddy King.
-Daniel Winchester, Larry D, & Shane Mercer d. Cole Radrick, Jake Crist, & Marcus Everett.
-Michael Elgin d. Masada.
-Ludark Shaitan won a triple threat match with Shotzi Blackheart and Ruby Raze.
-Joey Janela d. Trey Miguel.
-Eddie Kingston d. Aaron Williams.
-Hot Chocolate(Sugar Dunkerton & Myron Reed) d. Headbutts & Light Beers(John Wayne Murdoch & Mance Warner).
-Matt Cage d. Jonathan Gresham.
Friday House Of Hardcore results from St. James, NY:
-Little Guido Maritado d. Papadon.
-Matt Striker d. T.J. Marconi.
-Alex Reynolds d. Lance Anoa'i.
-Moose d. Dan Maff.
-Rhett Titus won a four-corner match with Bull James, Ben Ortiz, and Pat Buck.
-Bully Ray d. Ethan Carter III.
-The Spirit Squad(Kenny Doane & Mikey Mondo) won a triple threat match with Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr) and The Now(Vik Dalishus & Hale Collins).
-Cody Rhodes d. Tommy Dreamer.
Friday PWG results from Reseda, CA:
-Keith Lee d. Trevor Lee.
-The Chosen Bros(Matt Riddle & Jeff Cobb) d. reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish).
-Michael Elgin d. Shane Strickland.
-Sami Callihan d. Adam Cole.
-Lio Rush d. Mark Haskins.
-Rey Fenix & Penta El Cero Miedo d. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) in a tornado match to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Trent Barreta to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday CCW results from Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Brandon Espinosa d. Barackus to retain the MWR Missouri Title.
-The L.A. Hustlers(Bradley & Lamont) d. K.C.'s Finest(? & ?).
-Syn & Li'l Bit d. El Campeon & Sarah Summers.
-The Lawless Outlaw d. J.D. Wilk.
-Davey Vega & Evan Gelistico d. Ace Hawkins & Cody Wilson.
-Sarge O'Riley & Blaster d. Farmer Billy Hills & Dell Tucker to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Tony Kozina d. Justin D'Air.
-Hollis Giroux d. Brandon Barbwire to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday WOE results from Centreville, IL:
-Deacon Cash d. Richard Faith.
-Tyler Day d. "Infamous" Tyler Copeland by DQ when Heavyweight Champion Leone Mephisto ran into the ring and attacked Day, thus getting Copeland disqualified (5:23).
-Brian Valor d. Khayman after a Detonation Kick (4:15).
-Da'Marius Jones d. LaMarcus Clinton(w/ The Landlord) to retain the Interstate Title by countering a flying move off the second rope with a mid-air Paydirt (11:23).
-Taylor Champion vs. Trystan Brady Shadeux with the People's Elbow (7:06).
-For The Motherland(Prince Moses & B.T. Daramola) d. The Diamond Dogs(Luke Langley & Graham Bell); B.T. pinned Langley after Moses' double-kneedrive off the top rope (12:54).
-Leone Mephisto d. Kyle Roberts to retain the Heavyweight Title by rolling up him with a handful of tights after Roberts missed a frog splash (14:10).-"Infamous" Tyler Copeland won a battle royal. Eliminations: Deacon Cash by Richard Faith, Khayman by Prince Moses, Graham Bell by B.T. Daramola, Luke Langley by B.T., Tyler Day by Copeland, B.T. by Faith, Trystan Brady Shadeux by Copeland, Moses by Taylor Champion, Tank Engine Thomas by Champion & Faith, Interstate Champion Da'Marius Jones by LaMarcus Clinton, Champion by L.M.C., Faith by Copeland, and L.M.C. by Copeland for the win (6:44).
Saturday EVOLVE results from Summit, IL:
-Keith Lee d. Donovan Dijak.
-Fred Yehi d. Jason Kincaid.
-Lio Rush d. Austin Theory.
-Tracy Williams d. Jeff Cobb.
-Chris Dickinson & Jaka d. Matt Knicks & Isaias Velazquez to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Ethan Page to retain the EVOLVE Title.
-Matt Riddle d. Kyle O'Reilly to retain the WWN Title.
Saturday IWA-MS results from Memphis, IN featuring the King Of The Deathmatches Tournament:
-Marcus Everett d. Cole Radrick.
-Jake Crist won a triple threat match with Eddie Kingston and Shane Mercer.
-John Wayne Murdoch won a Homerun Derby Light Tube four-way dance with Ludark Shaitan, Nick Doepp, and Reed Bentley.
-Dale Patricks won a fans-bring-the-weapons four-way dance with Aidan Blackhart, Eric Ryan, and Markus Crane.
-Devon Moore won a Log Cabin Glass Four Corners Of Pain four-way dance with G-Raver, "Oldtimer" Jeff King, and Mance Warner.
-Rickey Shane Page won a Great American Barbecue Death Match four-way dance with Brad Cash, Bryant Woods, and Masada.
-John Wayne Murdoch d. Dale Patricks in a Barefoot Carpet Stripes Gusset Plates & Thumbtacks Match.
-Rickey Shane Page d. Devon Moore in a Box Of Death Barbed-Wire- Boards Taipei Death Match.
-Rickey Shane Page d. John Wayne Murdoch in a House Of Horrors Death Match to win the tournament.
Sunday EVOLVE results from Livonia, MI:
-Dominic Garrini d. Alex Daniels.
-Chris Dickinson & Jaka d. Jason Kincaid & Austin Theory to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Allysin Kay d. Priscilla Kelly.
-Ethan Page d. Donovan Dijak.
-Tracy Williams d. Kyle O'Reilly.
-Keith Lee d. Fred Yehi.
-Matt Riddle d. Jeff Cobb to retain the WWN Title.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Lio Rush to retain the EVOLVE Title.
Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:
-Reggie Lincoln d. Frisco Flame.
-Tony Strong & Ruthless Lala d. T-Ray Watford & Insane.
-Mad Tigre won a five-way dance with El Classico, Wade Olsen, Tyler Jett, and D.G. Taylor.
-Jeff Gant d. Thomas Muños.
-Dillon Divine d. Johnny Swole.
-Mr. B d. Marcus Rose.
-Alexandre Rudolph won a four-way dance with Graham Bell, Ethan Price, and Kyle Hammer.
-Scotty Santiago d. Jastin Taylor.
-Sky DeLacromisa d. Junior Garza in an Anarchy Deathmatch.
-Ricky Starks d. Kody Lane to retain the T.V. Title.
-Angel Blue d. Jewells Malone to retain the Joshi Title.
-The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) d. Dressed To Kill(U-30 Champion Dylan Dunbar & Donnie Brooks).
-Allie Kat d. Christi Jaynes in an evening gown match.
-Jojo Bravo d. Jason Silver to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Devon Moore won a five-way match with Justin Storm, Nick Doepp, Ray Waddell, and Zodiak.
-Johnathan Wolf won a four-corner match with Paco Gonzalez, Sage Phillips, and Teddy King.
-Daniel Winchester, Larry D, & Shane Mercer d. Cole Radrick, Jake Crist, & Marcus Everett.
-Michael Elgin d. Masada.
-Ludark Shaitan won a triple threat match with Shotzi Blackheart and Ruby Raze.
-Joey Janela d. Trey Miguel.
-Eddie Kingston d. Aaron Williams.
-Hot Chocolate(Sugar Dunkerton & Myron Reed) d. Headbutts & Light Beers(John Wayne Murdoch & Mance Warner).
-Matt Cage d. Jonathan Gresham.
Friday House Of Hardcore results from St. James, NY:
-Little Guido Maritado d. Papadon.
-Matt Striker d. T.J. Marconi.
-Alex Reynolds d. Lance Anoa'i.
-Moose d. Dan Maff.
-Rhett Titus won a four-corner match with Bull James, Ben Ortiz, and Pat Buck.
-Bully Ray d. Ethan Carter III.
-The Spirit Squad(Kenny Doane & Mikey Mondo) won a triple threat match with Team Tremendous(Dan Barry & Bill Carr) and The Now(Vik Dalishus & Hale Collins).
-Cody Rhodes d. Tommy Dreamer.
Friday PWG results from Reseda, CA:
-Keith Lee d. Trevor Lee.
-The Chosen Bros(Matt Riddle & Jeff Cobb) d. reDRagon(Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish).
-Michael Elgin d. Shane Strickland.
-Sami Callihan d. Adam Cole.
-Lio Rush d. Mark Haskins.
-Rey Fenix & Penta El Cero Miedo d. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) in a tornado match to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Trent Barreta to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday CCW results from Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Brandon Espinosa d. Barackus to retain the MWR Missouri Title.
-The L.A. Hustlers(Bradley & Lamont) d. K.C.'s Finest(? & ?).
-Syn & Li'l Bit d. El Campeon & Sarah Summers.
-The Lawless Outlaw d. J.D. Wilk.
-Davey Vega & Evan Gelistico d. Ace Hawkins & Cody Wilson.
-Sarge O'Riley & Blaster d. Farmer Billy Hills & Dell Tucker to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Tony Kozina d. Justin D'Air.
-Hollis Giroux d. Brandon Barbwire to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday WOE results from Centreville, IL:
-Deacon Cash d. Richard Faith.
-Tyler Day d. "Infamous" Tyler Copeland by DQ when Heavyweight Champion Leone Mephisto ran into the ring and attacked Day, thus getting Copeland disqualified (5:23).
-Brian Valor d. Khayman after a Detonation Kick (4:15).
-Da'Marius Jones d. LaMarcus Clinton(w/ The Landlord) to retain the Interstate Title by countering a flying move off the second rope with a mid-air Paydirt (11:23).
-Taylor Champion vs. Trystan Brady Shadeux with the People's Elbow (7:06).
-For The Motherland(Prince Moses & B.T. Daramola) d. The Diamond Dogs(Luke Langley & Graham Bell); B.T. pinned Langley after Moses' double-kneedrive off the top rope (12:54).
-Leone Mephisto d. Kyle Roberts to retain the Heavyweight Title by rolling up him with a handful of tights after Roberts missed a frog splash (14:10).-"Infamous" Tyler Copeland won a battle royal. Eliminations: Deacon Cash by Richard Faith, Khayman by Prince Moses, Graham Bell by B.T. Daramola, Luke Langley by B.T., Tyler Day by Copeland, B.T. by Faith, Trystan Brady Shadeux by Copeland, Moses by Taylor Champion, Tank Engine Thomas by Champion & Faith, Interstate Champion Da'Marius Jones by LaMarcus Clinton, Champion by L.M.C., Faith by Copeland, and L.M.C. by Copeland for the win (6:44).
Saturday EVOLVE results from Summit, IL:
-Keith Lee d. Donovan Dijak.
-Fred Yehi d. Jason Kincaid.
-Lio Rush d. Austin Theory.
-Tracy Williams d. Jeff Cobb.
-Chris Dickinson & Jaka d. Matt Knicks & Isaias Velazquez to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Ethan Page to retain the EVOLVE Title.
-Matt Riddle d. Kyle O'Reilly to retain the WWN Title.
Saturday IWA-MS results from Memphis, IN featuring the King Of The Deathmatches Tournament:
-Marcus Everett d. Cole Radrick.
-Jake Crist won a triple threat match with Eddie Kingston and Shane Mercer.
-John Wayne Murdoch won a Homerun Derby Light Tube four-way dance with Ludark Shaitan, Nick Doepp, and Reed Bentley.
-Dale Patricks won a fans-bring-the-weapons four-way dance with Aidan Blackhart, Eric Ryan, and Markus Crane.
-Devon Moore won a Log Cabin Glass Four Corners Of Pain four-way dance with G-Raver, "Oldtimer" Jeff King, and Mance Warner.
-Rickey Shane Page won a Great American Barbecue Death Match four-way dance with Brad Cash, Bryant Woods, and Masada.
-John Wayne Murdoch d. Dale Patricks in a Barefoot Carpet Stripes Gusset Plates & Thumbtacks Match.
-Rickey Shane Page d. Devon Moore in a Box Of Death Barbed-Wire- Boards Taipei Death Match.
-Rickey Shane Page d. John Wayne Murdoch in a House Of Horrors Death Match to win the tournament.
Sunday EVOLVE results from Livonia, MI:
-Dominic Garrini d. Alex Daniels.
-Chris Dickinson & Jaka d. Jason Kincaid & Austin Theory to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Allysin Kay d. Priscilla Kelly.
-Ethan Page d. Donovan Dijak.
-Tracy Williams d. Kyle O'Reilly.
-Keith Lee d. Fred Yehi.
-Matt Riddle d. Jeff Cobb to retain the WWN Title.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Lio Rush to retain the EVOLVE Title.
Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:
-Reggie Lincoln d. Frisco Flame.
-Tony Strong & Ruthless Lala d. T-Ray Watford & Insane.
-Mad Tigre won a five-way dance with El Classico, Wade Olsen, Tyler Jett, and D.G. Taylor.
-Jeff Gant d. Thomas Muños.
-Dillon Divine d. Johnny Swole.
-Mr. B d. Marcus Rose.
-Alexandre Rudolph won a four-way dance with Graham Bell, Ethan Price, and Kyle Hammer.
-Scotty Santiago d. Jastin Taylor.
-Sky DeLacromisa d. Junior Garza in an Anarchy Deathmatch.
-Ricky Starks d. Kody Lane to retain the T.V. Title.
-Angel Blue d. Jewells Malone to retain the Joshi Title.
-The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter) d. Dressed To Kill(U-30 Champion Dylan Dunbar & Donnie Brooks).
-Allie Kat d. Christi Jaynes in an evening gown match.
-Jojo Bravo d. Jason Silver to retain the Heavyweight Title.
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