Location: Hey Guys Comedy
Emcee: Me
Lineup: Nicholas Cuvar, Jake Beckman, Jimmy Day, Joe "The Animal" Lancey, Nathan Orton, Wayne Wiskow, Cory Flament, Kiki Moore, Shannon Yarbrough, Andy Hamilton
I had a decent set to close out the show after the contestants had performed...nothing too special, but I filled out the time well while they added up the scores. Congrats to those advancing to the semifinals: Jimmy Day, Nathan Orton, Wayne Wiskow, and Andy Hamilton! Also, two advanced to the wild card round: Nicholas Cuvar and Shannon Yarbrough! I'm hosting these contest shows for the next several weeks, so hope you can come out and see a show!
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
WWE NXT
-Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Nigel McGuinness, & "Showtime" Percy Watson.
-"The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark d. Tyler Bate with the Purple Rainmaker(top-rope elbowdrop) (8:45 aired).
-Adam Cole(w/ NXT Tag Team Champions Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) d. Cezar Bononi with a Shining Wizard to the back of the head (2:52).
-Shayna Baszler d. Kairi Sane with the Kirifuda Driver(suplex dropped into rear naked choke) (5:36 aired).
-NXT Champion Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega closed the show by celebrating last week's win over Johnny Gargano...as they departed, Aleister Black made his entrance with an eye on the title. Killian Dain entered the ring as well and the two brawled...Almas & Vega retreated as Dain took down Black with a huge cross-bodyblock.
-Next week: The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic begins with a rematch of last year's tournament final: TM-61(Shane Thorne & Nick Miller) vs. The Authors Of Pain(Akam Dhinsa & Rezar Selmani).
-"The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark d. Tyler Bate with the Purple Rainmaker(top-rope elbowdrop) (8:45 aired).
-Adam Cole(w/ NXT Tag Team Champions Kyle O'Reilly & Bobby Fish) d. Cezar Bononi with a Shining Wizard to the back of the head (2:52).
-Shayna Baszler d. Kairi Sane with the Kirifuda Driver(suplex dropped into rear naked choke) (5:36 aired).
-NXT Champion Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega closed the show by celebrating last week's win over Johnny Gargano...as they departed, Aleister Black made his entrance with an eye on the title. Killian Dain entered the ring as well and the two brawled...Almas & Vega retreated as Dain took down Black with a huge cross-bodyblock.
-Next week: The Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic begins with a rematch of last year's tournament final: TM-61(Shane Thorne & Nick Miller) vs. The Authors Of Pain(Akam Dhinsa & Rezar Selmani).
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Glory Pro Special Comment
Now, as promised, a special comment about the Glory Pro Wrestling show on Sunday, February 18th at the Meridian Ballroom of Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Illinois.
DISCLAIMER: I'm biased. Deal with it.
I bought my ticket for this one in a hurry. Not only would Savanna Stone be facing the well-traveled veteran Lufisto, but former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Tetsuya Naito would be in the main event against A.R. Fox. The rest of the card was loaded as well and Glory Pro had a packed house of over 600 people in attendance!
The last time I was in this particular venue was for Wrestling Invades America about three years ago...this time would be a much different story as I was asked to do video commentary about a week beforehand. Two commentators were set up, but the other was under the weather for the weekend and I ended up flying solo for the night. (As fate would have it, they had technical problems with the commentary recording and we had to redo it after the fact...aww. At least the second time around I had a broadcast partner in the form of Greg Jovi.)
There's an elephant in the room involving Michael Elgin and Sean Orleans that I'd rather not touch with a ten-thousand-foot pole. Suffice it to say that I don't feel like I know the involved parties or the situation well enough to make an informed statement; the only people who truly know what happened are the parties directly involved. That may not be good enough for certain people, but that's where I stand. Both Elgin and Orleans seem to be legitimately separated from the promotion; I was at the venue from noon that day until about 8 p.m. and never saw either one (nor did I see them at the after-party at HotShots). I don't feel like it's my battle to fight, so I'll leave it at that.
Your ring announcer was Ben Simon; your referees were C-Lo Banks and Richard White.
Alpha Omega(Camaro Jackson & Kenny Alfonso) & Nathen Edwards vs. "The Master Of Hairflips" Brandon Aarons, "Eye Candy" Elliot Paul, & Graham Bell: This was the preshow match; other local wrestlers were in the house (including Mike Outlaw and Orion Creed) but the show was already stacked with matches and there was just no room for them. Alpha Omega started with the National Wrasslin' League and are branching out a bit to other Midwest promotions. I first saw Edwards in a YouTube video from Gateway Elite Wrestling; he seems to be an entertaining guy, though he was a rulebreaker in the match I watched and was on the fan favorite side here. Alfonso was recently on WWE Smackdown as an opponent/victim of the Bludgeon Brothers(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) along with Mat Fitchett. Elliot had worked Pro Wrestling Championship Series once or twice before, if I'm not mistaken. The match boiled down to Edwards and Elliot, with Edwards getting the win in 5:24 with a pop-up Death Valley Driver.
"The Stiff Robo Ginger" Gary Jay vs. "The Warhorse" Jake Parnell: These two have battled all over the Midwest in recent times, particularly in Zero-One USA; this was their first bout in the immediate St. Louis area. Their previous encounter in Zero-One saw the ring be literally dismantled and resulted in one of the most horrific injuries I'd ever seen...Gary fishhooked Parnell with a turnbuckle hook and threw him out of the ring, but the hook remained caught in his mouth and ripped his lip! Incredibly Parnell finished the last-man-standing match (despite eventually losing), but he got a noteworthy scar with a lot of stitches and quite a story to tell.
As you might expect, Parnell was out for payback in this one and even had a turnbuckle hook hidden in his boot! Those referees really should do a better job of checking the combatants...thankfully the official confiscated the metal hook before any damage could be done with it. These two didn't need weapons as they dished out incredible punishment on each other...and the feud's not even over as they have a few more bouts lined up in the near future, including a cage match! While Gary had the experience edge, Parnell was the one with a statement to make in front of the large crowd...he scored the big win with the double-stomp off the middle rope to the back of the head in 11:23!
Savanna Stone vs. "The Wounded Owl" Lufisto: It was very cool to briefly chat with Lufisto before the show...it was a good thing I did it at that time as she had to leave mid-show to catch her flight. Lufisto has a ton of experience and has competed in some of the most violent hardcore matches in women's wrestling history. Conversely, Savanna just celebrated her 18th birthday and is less than a year into her wrestling career...but like Fitchett and Alfonso, she made a surprise appearance on WWE television recently as an opponent of Nia Jax on Raw. While both women received positive receptions, Lufisto wasted no time in attacking Savanna as she made her entrance...that solidified Savanna as the clear fan favorite in this fight. Savanna had her moments in this one, but Lufisto repeatedly blocked attempts at the Sliced Bread #2...Lufisto finally won with a modified Burning Hammer in 9:41. Lufisto recently discovered that she has cervical cancer, but luckily it sounds like they caught it early enough to give successful treatment...all the best to her.
The Pride(Matt Kenway & Edvin Kudic) vs. No New Friends(Kevin Lee Davidson & "The Millenial" Danny Adams): I feel like we've seen this match a lot in the past several months; moreover, it seems like Kenway and Kudic are taking different paths in their respective singles careers. (In fact, they were originally booked to face each other in the first round of the upcoming Gateway To Glory tournament.) KLD and Adams spoke before the match and alluded to recent changes in Glory Pro, but said that their tag team dominance was one thing that would NEVER change. No New Friends won a good matchup after isolating Kudic, ending with KLD pinning him after the spinebuster in 10:43.
A.C.H. vs. Tyler Matrix: Before the match, it was announced that Trevor Lee(Matrix's scheduled opponent) would not be there...I never heard any explanation, though he was at All-American Wrestling the previous night. Thankfully they had a suitable replacement...a few fans were apparently thinking it would be Michael Elgin, but instead A.C.H. made his Glory Pro debut! (This is notable because Elgin and A.C.H. had a recent Twitter spat, including A.C.H. outright stating that he would NEVER work for Elgin.) Matrix had scored the upset win in a four-corner match in October and was hoping to continue his momentum, though he could not have prepared well for a surprise opponent like A.C.H. I thought Gary Jay would be dishing out the hardest chops of the night, but A.C.H. was definitely looking to be a contender in that department...Matrix's chest was a mess by the end of the match! Both guys were popular despite A.C.H.'s attempts to work heel-ish...Matrix nearly pulled off the upset on a few occasions, but A.C.H. finished with the Buster Call(brainbuster) in 14:58. (Buster Call is a reference to One Piece, for the uninitiated.)
D.J. Shiima Xion & Everett Connors vs. The Besties In The World("The Miracle Worker" Davey Vega & "The Dirty Rook" Mat Fitchett) for the United Glory Tag Team Titles: Connors had won the Tag Titles with Michael Elgin, but with Elgin's departure from the promotion, he needed a new partner. He certainly got a worthy ally in the form of the former TNA X-Division Champion, who entered in a light-up outfit that would make Justin D'Air jealous. It was an odd form of turnabout as Elgin & Connors had initially won the titles when Fitchett was injured and Stephen Wolf acted as HIS substitute for the night. I joked on commentary that Fitchett was looking to lay the Smackdown on someone or perhaps even Bludgeon his opponents...no, I'm not proud, thanks for asking. Vega and Fitchett continue to make an impact on the national wrestling scene...I write this on Saturday the 24th and The Besties just captured the NWL Tag Team Titles from The Foundation(Michael Strider & Ace Steel) in Overland Park, Kansas last night! Those belts are added to their AAW Tag Titles and Pro Wrestling Revolver Tag Titles, meaning they now hold three sets of tag titles. They very nearly regained the United Glory Tag Titles on this night but it was a pick'em(as they say) that could have gone either way...The Besties were the more established team while D.J. Z and Connors were joining forces for the very first time. The newly-minted tag champs pulled it out in the end as the Besties were setting up for Brain Damage(Vega's Brain Eater/brainbuster onto the knee with Fitchett's flying knee strike)...Connors floated out of the move and Fitchett kneed his partner by mistake. D.J. Z came off the top rope with a frog splash on Fitchett as Connors went up and over into a sunset flip on the stunned Vega for the pin in 15:29!
Intermission~! The Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm) was a bit higher as I was working, but I also had access to the nearby SIUE cafeteria: Two bottles of water, almonds, protein bar, and Wild Cherry Pepsi. This was a LONG intermission as Naito's autograph signing took place at this time...it lasted slightly over an hour and fans were getting restless for the action to resume. Thankfully things would pick up...as we returned to the ring, referee C-Lo did the Worm to the delight of the fans. That dude is OVAH.
Brandon Espinosa vs. "The Mad Dragon" Hakim Zane vs. "Sensational" Stevie Fierce(w/ mirror) vs. Gringo Loco vs. "The Fresh Prince Of Mid-Air" Trey Miguel vs. "Rich Homie Juice" A.J. Gray: Gray was a substitute for Sami Callihan, who like Trevor Lee was at AAW the previous night but was absent without explanation here. Zane has become a regular with Total Nonstop Action/Impact Wrestling using the name Rohit Raju. Fierce often teams with Rob Matter as "Beauty & The Beast" and has a passing resemblance to Five Direction's Chippy from the NWL. Miguel was making his St. Louis-area debut; he and Stephen Wolf are a regular tag team in AAW.
Espinosa felt like this was his opportunity to shine with all "distractions" put behind him, but he made the mistake of letting everyone else in the match know this and made enemies very quickly. This match featured more highlights than I could hope to name, but one of the most memorable moments came when Gray alley-ooped Miguel HIGH in the air and over the ropes...straight into a flying rana on Gringo Loco on the entrance ramp! Not long after that, Zane got the worst of a corkscrew moonsault from the top to the floor by Gray! The bout could have gone in any number of directions, but the stipulation had been announced a few days before the show that the winner would get the next Crown Of Glory Title shot so the stakes were high. In the end, Zane was able to isolate Espinosa and make him tap out to a Crippler Crossface in 11:06! With his confidence at an all-time high, Espy seemed despondent after the loss...but it'll be Hakim Zane challenging for the Crown Of Glory Title in March.
"Hot Fire" Myron Reed & "The Leader Of The Pack" Stephen Wolf vs. The Boys From Jollyville(T-Money & Nasty Russ Myers): Manager Jason Saint was not in attendance for the show, but his stable was very active as the Jollyville duo went up against one of the man they assaulted at the end of the October event in Reed. Reed joined forces with a man who has been impressive in his previous Glory Pro outings, Stephen Wolf. T-Money and Myers had the advantage in tag team experience, but Reed and Wolf have plenty of tag experience with other partners...and they also had a definite advantage in sheer athleticism. The teamwork factor made the difference as the Boys From Jollyville took out Reed, then T-Money ran over Wolf with the Pounce before Myers delivered a splash off the top; T-Money got the pinfall after that in 9:42.
Jake Something vs. Paco Gonzalez vs. "The Lone Star" Curt Stallion for the Crown Of Glory Title: Something picked up impressive wins in Glory Pro over Shane Sabre, Gary Jay, and Jeff Cobb en route to capturing the title from Myron Reed. Paco defeated Danny Adams in a dog collar match and then pinned Stallion to earn his title opportunity, but Stallion's allegiance with Barackus and the Boys From Jollyville caused Something and Paco to demand that he be added to the matchup. Stallion preferred to duck out of the line of fire and let the other two battle it out, but Something and Paco double-teamed Stallion for a while before the THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE mindset took over. As the match progressed, T-Money and Russ Myers made their way out to the entrance stage, drawing the attention of the champion...the battle led to the referee being caught in the crossfire and knocked down. Stallion took out Something with his flying headbutt, but Paco dropped Stallion with the fireman's-carry Michinoku Driver and seemed to have him pinned...unfortunately there was no one to count the fall. That brought in the Boys From Jollyville to dish out a beating on both Something and Paco, but Myron Reed hit the ring to fight them off...only for Barackus to join his crew and un-even the sides once again. The good guys formed a temporary alliance long enough to ward off the Jollyville/Barackus crew, leaving Stallion on the outside and Something and Paco to battle it out with the gold at stake. Paco had several close calls, but Something countered Paco's fireman's-carry Michinoku Driver straight into the Fire Thunder Driver(the move he used to win the title from Reed), retaining his title in 16:10!
Tetsuya Naito vs. A.R. Fox: Naito's resume speaks for itself...he's held just about every New Japan championship there is to hold and has also won the G1 Climax tournament on two occasions. I first saw him in TNA as one-half of No Limit with Yujiro Takahashi(who's now with the Bullet Club). I had heard a lot of hype about Fox but didn't see him on a regular basis until he appeared in Lucha Underground(as Dante Fox), having some literal wars with "Killshot" Shane Strickland. I first saw him live at All-American Wrestling a bit over a year ago in a match with A.C.H., then saw him in Glory Pro last summer against Myron Reed. Naito was dressed to the nines for his entrance, wearing a white suit with a cape on top of that...of course he took his sweet time in walking to the ring and then disrobing. #TRANQUILO Fox wasn't interested in winning the popularity contest, though he got a mostly positive reception for his entrance...many fans had traveled from all over the country to see Naito. Fox scored near-falls after a swanton bomb and 450 Splash, but Naito persevered...he finally won with the Destino(sitout Asai DDT) in 12:25! Naito briefly spoke to the fans afterwards, doing the Los Ingobernables roll call despite his stablemates being absent...I did see a few Daryl Takahashis in the crowd, at any rate...
Post-show, the after-party was at nearby HotShots...quite a few Glory Pro competitors were in the house, including A.C.H. but sadly not including Naito (to be fair, he had a LONG weekend with other shows in the previous two nights). I basically mooched off the food buffet set out for the wrestling people...hey, I DID "work", though I showed some restraint and didn't chow down too much. A good time was had by all, from what I saw...woo.
March looks like this:
-Saturday 3/3: Zero-One USA in Mattoon, IL (I have a comedy show in Marion, IL that night so I won't make it)
-Sunday 3/4: Strictly Nsane Pro Wrestling in Sims, IL
-Saturday 3/10: World League Wrestling in Moscow Mills, MO; Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in St. Louis, MO(South Broadway Athletic Club); World Powerhouse Wrestling in Madison, IL
-Sunday 3/11: Wrestling Over Everything in Centreville, IL
-Friday 3/16: National Wrasslin' League in O'Fallon, MO
-Saturday 3/24: Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling in East Carondelet, IL
-Sunday 3/25: Glory Pro Wrestling in Swansea, IL
-Saturday 3/31: Dynamo Pro Wrestling in St. Louis, MO(Concordia Turners Gymnasium)
That's my special comment for this, the eleventh wrestling show I've attended in the year 2018. Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.
-PB, Watching Wrestling Wrong Since 1991
P.S. We are all marks.
DISCLAIMER: I'm biased. Deal with it.
I bought my ticket for this one in a hurry. Not only would Savanna Stone be facing the well-traveled veteran Lufisto, but former IWGP Heavyweight Champion Tetsuya Naito would be in the main event against A.R. Fox. The rest of the card was loaded as well and Glory Pro had a packed house of over 600 people in attendance!
The last time I was in this particular venue was for Wrestling Invades America about three years ago...this time would be a much different story as I was asked to do video commentary about a week beforehand. Two commentators were set up, but the other was under the weather for the weekend and I ended up flying solo for the night. (As fate would have it, they had technical problems with the commentary recording and we had to redo it after the fact...aww. At least the second time around I had a broadcast partner in the form of Greg Jovi.)
There's an elephant in the room involving Michael Elgin and Sean Orleans that I'd rather not touch with a ten-thousand-foot pole. Suffice it to say that I don't feel like I know the involved parties or the situation well enough to make an informed statement; the only people who truly know what happened are the parties directly involved. That may not be good enough for certain people, but that's where I stand. Both Elgin and Orleans seem to be legitimately separated from the promotion; I was at the venue from noon that day until about 8 p.m. and never saw either one (nor did I see them at the after-party at HotShots). I don't feel like it's my battle to fight, so I'll leave it at that.
Your ring announcer was Ben Simon; your referees were C-Lo Banks and Richard White.
Alpha Omega(Camaro Jackson & Kenny Alfonso) & Nathen Edwards vs. "The Master Of Hairflips" Brandon Aarons, "Eye Candy" Elliot Paul, & Graham Bell: This was the preshow match; other local wrestlers were in the house (including Mike Outlaw and Orion Creed) but the show was already stacked with matches and there was just no room for them. Alpha Omega started with the National Wrasslin' League and are branching out a bit to other Midwest promotions. I first saw Edwards in a YouTube video from Gateway Elite Wrestling; he seems to be an entertaining guy, though he was a rulebreaker in the match I watched and was on the fan favorite side here. Alfonso was recently on WWE Smackdown as an opponent/victim of the Bludgeon Brothers(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) along with Mat Fitchett. Elliot had worked Pro Wrestling Championship Series once or twice before, if I'm not mistaken. The match boiled down to Edwards and Elliot, with Edwards getting the win in 5:24 with a pop-up Death Valley Driver.
"The Stiff Robo Ginger" Gary Jay vs. "The Warhorse" Jake Parnell: These two have battled all over the Midwest in recent times, particularly in Zero-One USA; this was their first bout in the immediate St. Louis area. Their previous encounter in Zero-One saw the ring be literally dismantled and resulted in one of the most horrific injuries I'd ever seen...Gary fishhooked Parnell with a turnbuckle hook and threw him out of the ring, but the hook remained caught in his mouth and ripped his lip! Incredibly Parnell finished the last-man-standing match (despite eventually losing), but he got a noteworthy scar with a lot of stitches and quite a story to tell.
As you might expect, Parnell was out for payback in this one and even had a turnbuckle hook hidden in his boot! Those referees really should do a better job of checking the combatants...thankfully the official confiscated the metal hook before any damage could be done with it. These two didn't need weapons as they dished out incredible punishment on each other...and the feud's not even over as they have a few more bouts lined up in the near future, including a cage match! While Gary had the experience edge, Parnell was the one with a statement to make in front of the large crowd...he scored the big win with the double-stomp off the middle rope to the back of the head in 11:23!
Savanna Stone vs. "The Wounded Owl" Lufisto: It was very cool to briefly chat with Lufisto before the show...it was a good thing I did it at that time as she had to leave mid-show to catch her flight. Lufisto has a ton of experience and has competed in some of the most violent hardcore matches in women's wrestling history. Conversely, Savanna just celebrated her 18th birthday and is less than a year into her wrestling career...but like Fitchett and Alfonso, she made a surprise appearance on WWE television recently as an opponent of Nia Jax on Raw. While both women received positive receptions, Lufisto wasted no time in attacking Savanna as she made her entrance...that solidified Savanna as the clear fan favorite in this fight. Savanna had her moments in this one, but Lufisto repeatedly blocked attempts at the Sliced Bread #2...Lufisto finally won with a modified Burning Hammer in 9:41. Lufisto recently discovered that she has cervical cancer, but luckily it sounds like they caught it early enough to give successful treatment...all the best to her.
The Pride(Matt Kenway & Edvin Kudic) vs. No New Friends(Kevin Lee Davidson & "The Millenial" Danny Adams): I feel like we've seen this match a lot in the past several months; moreover, it seems like Kenway and Kudic are taking different paths in their respective singles careers. (In fact, they were originally booked to face each other in the first round of the upcoming Gateway To Glory tournament.) KLD and Adams spoke before the match and alluded to recent changes in Glory Pro, but said that their tag team dominance was one thing that would NEVER change. No New Friends won a good matchup after isolating Kudic, ending with KLD pinning him after the spinebuster in 10:43.
A.C.H. vs. Tyler Matrix: Before the match, it was announced that Trevor Lee(Matrix's scheduled opponent) would not be there...I never heard any explanation, though he was at All-American Wrestling the previous night. Thankfully they had a suitable replacement...a few fans were apparently thinking it would be Michael Elgin, but instead A.C.H. made his Glory Pro debut! (This is notable because Elgin and A.C.H. had a recent Twitter spat, including A.C.H. outright stating that he would NEVER work for Elgin.) Matrix had scored the upset win in a four-corner match in October and was hoping to continue his momentum, though he could not have prepared well for a surprise opponent like A.C.H. I thought Gary Jay would be dishing out the hardest chops of the night, but A.C.H. was definitely looking to be a contender in that department...Matrix's chest was a mess by the end of the match! Both guys were popular despite A.C.H.'s attempts to work heel-ish...Matrix nearly pulled off the upset on a few occasions, but A.C.H. finished with the Buster Call(brainbuster) in 14:58. (Buster Call is a reference to One Piece, for the uninitiated.)
D.J. Shiima Xion & Everett Connors vs. The Besties In The World("The Miracle Worker" Davey Vega & "The Dirty Rook" Mat Fitchett) for the United Glory Tag Team Titles: Connors had won the Tag Titles with Michael Elgin, but with Elgin's departure from the promotion, he needed a new partner. He certainly got a worthy ally in the form of the former TNA X-Division Champion, who entered in a light-up outfit that would make Justin D'Air jealous. It was an odd form of turnabout as Elgin & Connors had initially won the titles when Fitchett was injured and Stephen Wolf acted as HIS substitute for the night. I joked on commentary that Fitchett was looking to lay the Smackdown on someone or perhaps even Bludgeon his opponents...no, I'm not proud, thanks for asking. Vega and Fitchett continue to make an impact on the national wrestling scene...I write this on Saturday the 24th and The Besties just captured the NWL Tag Team Titles from The Foundation(Michael Strider & Ace Steel) in Overland Park, Kansas last night! Those belts are added to their AAW Tag Titles and Pro Wrestling Revolver Tag Titles, meaning they now hold three sets of tag titles. They very nearly regained the United Glory Tag Titles on this night but it was a pick'em(as they say) that could have gone either way...The Besties were the more established team while D.J. Z and Connors were joining forces for the very first time. The newly-minted tag champs pulled it out in the end as the Besties were setting up for Brain Damage(Vega's Brain Eater/brainbuster onto the knee with Fitchett's flying knee strike)...Connors floated out of the move and Fitchett kneed his partner by mistake. D.J. Z came off the top rope with a frog splash on Fitchett as Connors went up and over into a sunset flip on the stunned Vega for the pin in 15:29!
Intermission~! The Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm) was a bit higher as I was working, but I also had access to the nearby SIUE cafeteria: Two bottles of water, almonds, protein bar, and Wild Cherry Pepsi. This was a LONG intermission as Naito's autograph signing took place at this time...it lasted slightly over an hour and fans were getting restless for the action to resume. Thankfully things would pick up...as we returned to the ring, referee C-Lo did the Worm to the delight of the fans. That dude is OVAH.
Brandon Espinosa vs. "The Mad Dragon" Hakim Zane vs. "Sensational" Stevie Fierce(w/ mirror) vs. Gringo Loco vs. "The Fresh Prince Of Mid-Air" Trey Miguel vs. "Rich Homie Juice" A.J. Gray: Gray was a substitute for Sami Callihan, who like Trevor Lee was at AAW the previous night but was absent without explanation here. Zane has become a regular with Total Nonstop Action/Impact Wrestling using the name Rohit Raju. Fierce often teams with Rob Matter as "Beauty & The Beast" and has a passing resemblance to Five Direction's Chippy from the NWL. Miguel was making his St. Louis-area debut; he and Stephen Wolf are a regular tag team in AAW.
Espinosa felt like this was his opportunity to shine with all "distractions" put behind him, but he made the mistake of letting everyone else in the match know this and made enemies very quickly. This match featured more highlights than I could hope to name, but one of the most memorable moments came when Gray alley-ooped Miguel HIGH in the air and over the ropes...straight into a flying rana on Gringo Loco on the entrance ramp! Not long after that, Zane got the worst of a corkscrew moonsault from the top to the floor by Gray! The bout could have gone in any number of directions, but the stipulation had been announced a few days before the show that the winner would get the next Crown Of Glory Title shot so the stakes were high. In the end, Zane was able to isolate Espinosa and make him tap out to a Crippler Crossface in 11:06! With his confidence at an all-time high, Espy seemed despondent after the loss...but it'll be Hakim Zane challenging for the Crown Of Glory Title in March.
"Hot Fire" Myron Reed & "The Leader Of The Pack" Stephen Wolf vs. The Boys From Jollyville(T-Money & Nasty Russ Myers): Manager Jason Saint was not in attendance for the show, but his stable was very active as the Jollyville duo went up against one of the man they assaulted at the end of the October event in Reed. Reed joined forces with a man who has been impressive in his previous Glory Pro outings, Stephen Wolf. T-Money and Myers had the advantage in tag team experience, but Reed and Wolf have plenty of tag experience with other partners...and they also had a definite advantage in sheer athleticism. The teamwork factor made the difference as the Boys From Jollyville took out Reed, then T-Money ran over Wolf with the Pounce before Myers delivered a splash off the top; T-Money got the pinfall after that in 9:42.
Jake Something vs. Paco Gonzalez vs. "The Lone Star" Curt Stallion for the Crown Of Glory Title: Something picked up impressive wins in Glory Pro over Shane Sabre, Gary Jay, and Jeff Cobb en route to capturing the title from Myron Reed. Paco defeated Danny Adams in a dog collar match and then pinned Stallion to earn his title opportunity, but Stallion's allegiance with Barackus and the Boys From Jollyville caused Something and Paco to demand that he be added to the matchup. Stallion preferred to duck out of the line of fire and let the other two battle it out, but Something and Paco double-teamed Stallion for a while before the THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE mindset took over. As the match progressed, T-Money and Russ Myers made their way out to the entrance stage, drawing the attention of the champion...the battle led to the referee being caught in the crossfire and knocked down. Stallion took out Something with his flying headbutt, but Paco dropped Stallion with the fireman's-carry Michinoku Driver and seemed to have him pinned...unfortunately there was no one to count the fall. That brought in the Boys From Jollyville to dish out a beating on both Something and Paco, but Myron Reed hit the ring to fight them off...only for Barackus to join his crew and un-even the sides once again. The good guys formed a temporary alliance long enough to ward off the Jollyville/Barackus crew, leaving Stallion on the outside and Something and Paco to battle it out with the gold at stake. Paco had several close calls, but Something countered Paco's fireman's-carry Michinoku Driver straight into the Fire Thunder Driver(the move he used to win the title from Reed), retaining his title in 16:10!
Tetsuya Naito vs. A.R. Fox: Naito's resume speaks for itself...he's held just about every New Japan championship there is to hold and has also won the G1 Climax tournament on two occasions. I first saw him in TNA as one-half of No Limit with Yujiro Takahashi(who's now with the Bullet Club). I had heard a lot of hype about Fox but didn't see him on a regular basis until he appeared in Lucha Underground(as Dante Fox), having some literal wars with "Killshot" Shane Strickland. I first saw him live at All-American Wrestling a bit over a year ago in a match with A.C.H., then saw him in Glory Pro last summer against Myron Reed. Naito was dressed to the nines for his entrance, wearing a white suit with a cape on top of that...of course he took his sweet time in walking to the ring and then disrobing. #TRANQUILO Fox wasn't interested in winning the popularity contest, though he got a mostly positive reception for his entrance...many fans had traveled from all over the country to see Naito. Fox scored near-falls after a swanton bomb and 450 Splash, but Naito persevered...he finally won with the Destino(sitout Asai DDT) in 12:25! Naito briefly spoke to the fans afterwards, doing the Los Ingobernables roll call despite his stablemates being absent...I did see a few Daryl Takahashis in the crowd, at any rate...
Post-show, the after-party was at nearby HotShots...quite a few Glory Pro competitors were in the house, including A.C.H. but sadly not including Naito (to be fair, he had a LONG weekend with other shows in the previous two nights). I basically mooched off the food buffet set out for the wrestling people...hey, I DID "work", though I showed some restraint and didn't chow down too much. A good time was had by all, from what I saw...woo.
March looks like this:
-Saturday 3/3: Zero-One USA in Mattoon, IL (I have a comedy show in Marion, IL that night so I won't make it)
-Sunday 3/4: Strictly Nsane Pro Wrestling in Sims, IL
-Saturday 3/10: World League Wrestling in Moscow Mills, MO; Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance in St. Louis, MO(South Broadway Athletic Club); World Powerhouse Wrestling in Madison, IL
-Sunday 3/11: Wrestling Over Everything in Centreville, IL
-Friday 3/16: National Wrasslin' League in O'Fallon, MO
-Saturday 3/24: Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling in East Carondelet, IL
-Sunday 3/25: Glory Pro Wrestling in Swansea, IL
-Saturday 3/31: Dynamo Pro Wrestling in St. Louis, MO(Concordia Turners Gymnasium)
That's my special comment for this, the eleventh wrestling show I've attended in the year 2018. Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.
-PB, Watching Wrestling Wrong Since 1991
P.S. We are all marks.
WWE Flood + This Week In Wrestling
WWE Raw
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Jonathan Coachman, & Corey Graves.
-Asuka Urai, "The Boss" Sasha Banks, & Bayley Rose d. Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax, & Mickie James when Asuka made Mickie tap out to a cross-armbreaker/leglock combo (9:23 aired).
-Heath Slater(w/ Rhyno) vs. Bray Wyatt never officially started as Wyatt attacked both men before the bell.
-Seth Rollins d. Intercontinental Champion "The Miz" Mike Mizanin(w/ Curtis Ael & Bo Dallas)(non-title) after a frog splash (10:07 aired).
-Finn Bálor d. Intercontinental Chamion "The Miz" Mike Mizanin(w/ Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas)(non-title) with the Coup De Grace(top-rope double-stomp) (7:08 aired). Bálor initially won by DQ when The Miztourage interfered (0:23), but The Good Brothers(Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows) came to Bálor's defense and Angle barred everyone from ringside before restarting the bout.
-The Bar(Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy) d. The Titus Brand(Apollo Crews & Titus O'Neil)(w/ Dana Brooke) in a best-of-three-falls match to retain the Raw Tag Team Titles. Sheamus pinned Titus after the Brogue Kick to win the first fall (0:10). Cesaro pinned Crews after he and Sheamus hit the spiked White Noise to win the second fall (7:48 aired).
-Braun Strowman d. "The Drifter" Elias Samson by DQ when Elias sprayed Braun in the face with a fire extinguisher (5:02).
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, & Corey Graves.
-Baron Corbin d. Sami Zayn with the End Of Days(mid-air Flatliner) (9:43); Kevin Owens did commentary but was superkicked by Dolph Ziggler near the end of the match; Ziggler took out Corbin with the Zigzag after the bell.
-Ruby Riot(w/ Sarah Logan & Liv Morgan) d. Naomi Night(w/ Smackdown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch) after the short-arm soccer kick (4:17 aired).
-Shinsuke Nakamura d. "The Artiste" Aiden English(w/ Alexander Rusev) via Kinshasa(flying knee strike) (6:21).
-John Cena d. WWE Champion "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles(non-title) with the F-U (13:46 aired). Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, and Baron Corbin attacked both men afterwards, but Dolph Ziggler joined the fray in the end as well.
WWE Mixed Match Challenge
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Beth Phoenix, & Corey Graves.
-Intercontinental Champion "The Miz" Mike Mizanin & Asuka Urai d. Finn Bálor & "The Boss" Sasha Banks when Miz countered Bálor's Crippler Crossface into a cradle with a handful of tights (12:48).
-Next week: Braun Strowman & Alexa Bliss vs. Jimmy Uso & Naomi Night.
WWE 205 Live
-Commentators: Vic Joseph & Nigel McGuinness.
-Cruiserweight Title Tournament: Cedric Alexander d. T.J. Perkins with the Lumbar Check(belly-to-back double-knee backbreaker) (17:21).
-Cruiserweight Title Tournament: Roderick Strong d. Kalisto with the End Of Heartache(Falcon Arrow backbreaker) (11:43).
-Next week in tournament action: Mark Andrews vs. Drew Gulak and Mustafa Ali vs. Buddy Murphy.
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WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT(www.wwe.com)
NXT this week has:
-Kairi Sane vs. Shayna Baszler
Main Event this week has:
-Akira Tozawa vs. Ariya Daivari
-Goldust vs. Curt Hawkins
Fastlane is on Sunday 3/11:
-A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena - WWE Title
-Bobby Roode vs. Randy Orton - U.S. Title
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The New Day(Big E Langston & Kofi Kingston) - Smackdown Tag Team Titles
WrestleMania XXXIIII is on Sunday 4/8:
-A.J. Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura - WWE Title
-Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns - Universal Title
TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION(www.impactwrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday has:
-Eddie Edwards vs. Sami Callihan
-Joseph Park vs. Kongo Kong
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
This week's TV show has:
-Dalton Castle & Jay Lethal vs. "The Punishment" Damien Martinez & Marty Scurll
-The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor) vs. The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark)
-"Hangman" Adam Page vs. Christopher Daniels
Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Manhattan, NY
-Dalton Castle & Volador Jr. vs. Jay Lethal & Ultimo Guerrero
-The Addiction(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian), Scorpio Sky, & Shane Taylor vs. Marty Scurll, The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson), & "Hangman" Adam Page
-Flip Gordon vs. Cody Rhodes
-Soberano Jr. vs. "The Punishment" Damien Martinez
-Kenny King & ? vs. Silas Young, "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester, & Brian Milonas
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
NJPW Anniversary is on Tuesday 3/6:
-Kazuchika Okada vs. Will Ospreay
-Minoru Suzuki vs. Togi Makabe - IWGP Intercontinental Title
-Tetsuya Naito vs. Taichi
-Yoshi-Hashi vs. Seiya Sanada
-Roppongi 3K(Sho Tanaka & Yohei Komatsu) vs. Hiromu Takahashi & Bushi vs. El Desperado & Yoshinobu Kanemaru - IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles
-Juice Robinson, David Finlay, & Toa Henare vs. Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, & Toru Yano
-Manabu Nakanishi vs. Katsuya Kitamura
-Yujiro Kushida, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Jushin Liger, Tiger Mask IV, & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Yuji Nagata, Tomoyuki Oka, Shota Umino, Tetsuhiro Yagi, & Ren Narita
The New Japan Cup Tournament takes place from Friday 3/9 to Wednesday 3/21:
-Michael Elgin vs. Tomohiro Ishii - Tournament Round 1
-Juice Robinson vs. Yujiro Takahashi - Tournament Round 1
-Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Taichi - Tournament Round 1
-Bad Luck Fale vs. Lance Archer - Tournament Round 1
-Kota Ibushi vs. Yoshi-Hashi - Tournament Round 1
-Tetsuya Naito vs. Zack Sabre Jr. - Tournament Round 1
-Toru Yano vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr. - Tournament Round 1
-Chuck Taylor vs. Seiya Sanada - Tournament Round 1
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.luchaunderground.com)
Information on upcoming episodes will be posted when it becomes available.
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GLORY PRO WRESTLING(www.gloryprowrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 3/25 in Swansea, IL featuring the Gateway To Glory Tournament:
-Jake Something vs. Hakim Zane - Crown Of Glory Title
-Tournament Semifinals & Final
-Edvin Kudic vs. Kobe Durst - Tournament Round 1
-Sage Philips vs. Cole Radrick - Tournament Round 1
-Air Wolf vs. Pat Monix - Tournament Round 1
-Donovan Danhausen vs. Xavier Walker - Tournament Round 1
-No New Friends(Kevin Lee Davidson & Danny Adams) vs. The Viking War Party(Alex Herzog & Jake Parnell) vs. The Space Pirates(Space Monkey & Shane Sabre)
GPW has a show on Sunday 5/6 in Collinsville, IL:
-Jake Something, Myron Reed, Paco Gonzalez, & Stephen Wolf vs. Curt Stallion, Barackus, & The Boys From Jollyville(T-Money & Russ Myers) - Ultimate Survival Match
-Jeff Cobb vs. Moose
-D.J. Shiima Xion & Everett Connors vs. The Work Horsemen(Anthony Henry & James Drake) - United Glory Tag Team Titles
-Gary Jay vs. Jake Parnell - Knockouts-Only Match
-Darby Allin vs. Hakim Zane
-Tyler Matrix vs. Maxwell Jacob Feinstein
-The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. No New Friends(Kevin Lee Davidson & Danny Adams)
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/31 in St. Louis, MO(Concordia Turners Gym):
-Graham Bell vs. Jayden Dominic Rose - D-1 Title Tournament
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 3/24 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ken Kasa vs. Marc Houston - Classic Title
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in St. Louis, MO:
-The Big Texan vs. J-Mal Swagg - Heavyweight Title
-Da'Marius Jones vs. Johnny Park - Cruiserweight Title
-Khayman & Frodo Meyer vs. C.J. Shine & The Snitch
-Gary Jackson vs. Deacon Cash
-Brian James vs. Damion Cortess
-B.T. Daramola vs. Jimmy D
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Moscow Mills, MO:
-Leland Race vs. Jon Webb - Heavyweight Title No-DQ Match
-"Superstar" Steve Fender & Brandon Espinosa vs. Scott Steiner & Kyle Roberts - Tag Team Titles
-Jayden Dominic Rose vs. Jack Gamble - Jr. Heavyweight Title Strap Match
-Ace Hawkins vs. Karim Brigante - MWR Missouri Title
-Rex Fults vs. Jaden Roller
-Appearing: Arn Anderson, Cowboy Bob Orton, J.J. Dillon, Jimmy Hart
GATEWAY ELITE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/TheGatewayElite)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
STRIDE PRO WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/Cmaprowrestling/)
Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Marion, IL:
-Jay Spade vs. Tony Flood - Heavyweight Title
-Jose Magnifico vs. Anonymous - Stride Cup/Legacy Title Tournament Final
-Bull Bronson vs. Roger Matheus
-The D.R. Party(Dexter Roswell & Scott Phoenix) vs. Heath Hatton & Ax Allwardt - Tag Team Titles
WRESTLING OVER EVERYTHING(woe-wrestling.webnode.com)
Next show is Sunday 3/11 in Centreville, IL:
-Tyler Copeland & Benjamin U. Trust vs. Leone Mephisto & P.T. Beckham
-Richard Faith vs. Billy McNeil - Interstate Title
-Da'Marius Jones & LaMarcus Clinton vs. The X Klan Mafia - Tag Team Titles
-Brandon Espinosa vs. Jordan Gambill
-Jake Prater vs. Orange Lazarus
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Madison, IL.
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CCW(www.capewrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
PROVING GROUND PRO(www.facebook.com/PGPwrestling/)
Next show is Saturday 3/24 in Petersburg, IL featuring the Ryan Buckley Memorial Tournament:
-Ryan Buckley Memorial Tournament Semifinals & Finals
-The Unsavory Gentlemen(Mario Crivello & Johnny Alves) vs. Super Future(Xavier Walker & Palmer Cruise) - Tag Team Titles
-Blake Belakis vs. Jonathan Gresham
-Danny Adams vs. Shane Sabre vs. Mance Warner vs. Hakim Zane - Tournament Round 1
-Kevin Lee Davidson vs. Jake Something - Tournament Round 1
-Bucky Collins vs. Firelord Draconis - Tournament Round 1
-Mike Outlaw vs. Kobe Durst - Tournament Round 1
ZERO-ONE USA(http://www.zero1usa.com/)
Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Mattoon, IL featuring the Tenkaichi Junior Tournament:
-Tournament Semifinals & Final
-Joey O'Riley vs. Sage Philips - Tournament Round 1
-Myron Reed vs. Oliver Cain - Tournament Round 1
-Da Cobra vs. Jordan Perry - Tournament Round 1
-Stephen Wolf vs. Jake Lander - Tournament Round 1
-Shank Barzini & Jake Parnell vs. Christian Rose & Frank Wyatt
SNPW(https://www.facebook.com/SNPWLLC/)
Next show is Sunday 3/4 in Sims, IL:
-Madman Pondo & 2 Tuff Tony vs. The Mercys(Jack & Hank) - Fan Strap Match
-Mike Outlaw, Jaden Roller, & Dyce Patterson vs. Adrian Surge & Alpha Omega(Camaro Jackson & Kenny Alfonso)
-Richard Faith & Kyle Piper vs. Rashad Moxon & Chase Nalley - Tag Team Titles
-Jeremiah Plunkett & Buzz'd Up vs. Joey O'Riley & Arron T. Brooks vs. The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter)
-Alex Herzog vs. Cash Borden
-Dirty Dave vs. Justan Angel
-Ezra Zealous vs. Stringbean
-Barney & Mario vs. Kyle Hammer & Smoking Jay
-Tootie Lynn Ramsey vs. Sophie King
NATIONAL WRASSLIN' LEAGUE(www.nwleague.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Kansas City, KS.
NWL has a show on Friday 3/16 in O'Fallon, MO:
-Gary Jay, Jack Foster, & Marti Belle vs. Jeremy Wyatt, Michael Strider, & Carolina Rodriguez
-Friendship Team 9000(Jet Royal & Anthony "Sharkbait" Gutierrez) vs. Maverick & Thomas Shire
-Todd Letterman vs. Christian Rose
-Savanna Stone vs. Rahne Victoria
-Dak Draper vs. Rasheed Ali
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EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Thursday 4/5 in Kenner, LA:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Matt Riddle - EVOLVE Title
-Timothy Thatcher & WALTER vs. Daisuke Sekimoto & Munenori Sawa
-A.R. Fox vs. Will Ospreay
-Chris Dickinson & Jaka vs. The End(Odinson & Parrow) vs. The Work Horsemen(Anthony Henry & James Drake) vs. Tracy Williams & Dominic Garrini - Tag Team Titles
-Keith Lee vs. Darby Allin
-D.J. Shiima Xion vs. Austin Theory
EVOLVE has a show on Friday 4/6 in Kenner, LA:
-Matt Riddle vs. Daisuke Sekimoto
-WALTER vs. Darby Allin
-Chris Dickinson vs. Travis Banks
EVOLVE/WWN has a show on Friday 4/6 in Kenner, LA:
-Keith Lee vs. Daisuke Sekimoto - WWN Title
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Munenori Sawa - EVOLVE Title
-Chris Dickinson & Jaka vs. Timothy Thatcher & WALTER - Tag Team Titles
-Matt Riddle vs. Will Ospreay
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 3/23 in Reseda, CA:
-Chuck Taylor vs. Keith Lee - Heavyweight Title
-Matt Riddle vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
-Will Ospreay vs. Adam Brooks
-Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz vs. Flamita & Bandido
-Jeff Cobb vs. Jonah Rock
-Brody King vs. Jake Atlas vs. Eli Everfly vs. Douglas James
-Rey Horus vs. Joey Janela
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/17 in Philadelpia, PA featuring the Young Lions' Cup Tournament:
-Tournament Participants: Air Wolf, Anthony Greene, Super Beetle, Eli Isom, Cajun Crawdad, Dylan Bostic, Fuego Del Sol, Omari, Percy Davis, Green Ant II, D.L. Hurst, Gabby Ortiz
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/ThisIsWhyWeWrestle)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 4/7 in New Orleans, LA.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/7 in Kenner, LA:
-Nicole Savoy vs. Mercedes Martinez - SHIMMER Title
-Nicole Matthews vs. Toni Storm
-Shazza McKenzie vs. Tessa Blanchard - Heart Of SHIMMER Title
SHIMMER has shows on Saturday 4/14 and Sunday 4/15 in Berwyn, IL.
RISE(www.rise-wrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 4/13 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Woodside, NY:
-Lufisto vs. Mercedes Martinez - SHINE Title
-Priscilla Kelly vs. Candy Cartwright - Nova Title
-Vanessa Kraven vs. Dementia D'Rose - Anything-Goes Match
-Rainbow Bright(Luscious Latasha & Gabby Gilbert) vs. Ruthless Ambition(Maria Manic & Penelope Ford)
-Kiera Hogan vs. Aerial Monroe
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 3/16 in Merrionette Park, IL:
-Jessicka Havok vs. Hudson Envy - Women's Title
-Moose vs. Keith Lee
-Appearing: Jushin Liger
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling: http://www.saintlouiswrestling.com/
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-Commentators: Michael Cole, Jonathan Coachman, & Corey Graves.
-Asuka Urai, "The Boss" Sasha Banks, & Bayley Rose d. Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax, & Mickie James when Asuka made Mickie tap out to a cross-armbreaker/leglock combo (9:23 aired).
-Heath Slater(w/ Rhyno) vs. Bray Wyatt never officially started as Wyatt attacked both men before the bell.
-Seth Rollins d. Intercontinental Champion "The Miz" Mike Mizanin(w/ Curtis Ael & Bo Dallas)(non-title) after a frog splash (10:07 aired).
-Finn Bálor d. Intercontinental Chamion "The Miz" Mike Mizanin(w/ Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas)(non-title) with the Coup De Grace(top-rope double-stomp) (7:08 aired). Bálor initially won by DQ when The Miztourage interfered (0:23), but The Good Brothers(Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows) came to Bálor's defense and Angle barred everyone from ringside before restarting the bout.
-The Bar(Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy) d. The Titus Brand(Apollo Crews & Titus O'Neil)(w/ Dana Brooke) in a best-of-three-falls match to retain the Raw Tag Team Titles. Sheamus pinned Titus after the Brogue Kick to win the first fall (0:10). Cesaro pinned Crews after he and Sheamus hit the spiked White Noise to win the second fall (7:48 aired).
-Braun Strowman d. "The Drifter" Elias Samson by DQ when Elias sprayed Braun in the face with a fire extinguisher (5:02).
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, & Corey Graves.
-Baron Corbin d. Sami Zayn with the End Of Days(mid-air Flatliner) (9:43); Kevin Owens did commentary but was superkicked by Dolph Ziggler near the end of the match; Ziggler took out Corbin with the Zigzag after the bell.
-Ruby Riot(w/ Sarah Logan & Liv Morgan) d. Naomi Night(w/ Smackdown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair & Becky Lynch) after the short-arm soccer kick (4:17 aired).
-Shinsuke Nakamura d. "The Artiste" Aiden English(w/ Alexander Rusev) via Kinshasa(flying knee strike) (6:21).
-John Cena d. WWE Champion "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles(non-title) with the F-U (13:46 aired). Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, and Baron Corbin attacked both men afterwards, but Dolph Ziggler joined the fray in the end as well.
WWE Mixed Match Challenge
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Beth Phoenix, & Corey Graves.
-Intercontinental Champion "The Miz" Mike Mizanin & Asuka Urai d. Finn Bálor & "The Boss" Sasha Banks when Miz countered Bálor's Crippler Crossface into a cradle with a handful of tights (12:48).
-Next week: Braun Strowman & Alexa Bliss vs. Jimmy Uso & Naomi Night.
WWE 205 Live
-Commentators: Vic Joseph & Nigel McGuinness.
-Cruiserweight Title Tournament: Cedric Alexander d. T.J. Perkins with the Lumbar Check(belly-to-back double-knee backbreaker) (17:21).
-Cruiserweight Title Tournament: Roderick Strong d. Kalisto with the End Of Heartache(Falcon Arrow backbreaker) (11:43).
-Next week in tournament action: Mark Andrews vs. Drew Gulak and Mustafa Ali vs. Buddy Murphy.
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WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT(www.wwe.com)
NXT this week has:
-Kairi Sane vs. Shayna Baszler
Main Event this week has:
-Akira Tozawa vs. Ariya Daivari
-Goldust vs. Curt Hawkins
Fastlane is on Sunday 3/11:
-A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. John Cena - WWE Title
-Bobby Roode vs. Randy Orton - U.S. Title
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The New Day(Big E Langston & Kofi Kingston) - Smackdown Tag Team Titles
WrestleMania XXXIIII is on Sunday 4/8:
-A.J. Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura - WWE Title
-Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns - Universal Title
TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION(www.impactwrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday has:
-Eddie Edwards vs. Sami Callihan
-Joseph Park vs. Kongo Kong
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
This week's TV show has:
-Dalton Castle & Jay Lethal vs. "The Punishment" Damien Martinez & Marty Scurll
-The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor) vs. The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark)
-"Hangman" Adam Page vs. Christopher Daniels
Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Manhattan, NY
-Dalton Castle & Volador Jr. vs. Jay Lethal & Ultimo Guerrero
-The Addiction(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian), Scorpio Sky, & Shane Taylor vs. Marty Scurll, The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson), & "Hangman" Adam Page
-Flip Gordon vs. Cody Rhodes
-Soberano Jr. vs. "The Punishment" Damien Martinez
-Kenny King & ? vs. Silas Young, "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester, & Brian Milonas
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
NJPW Anniversary is on Tuesday 3/6:
-Kazuchika Okada vs. Will Ospreay
-Minoru Suzuki vs. Togi Makabe - IWGP Intercontinental Title
-Tetsuya Naito vs. Taichi
-Yoshi-Hashi vs. Seiya Sanada
-Roppongi 3K(Sho Tanaka & Yohei Komatsu) vs. Hiromu Takahashi & Bushi vs. El Desperado & Yoshinobu Kanemaru - IWGP Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Titles
-Juice Robinson, David Finlay, & Toa Henare vs. Hirooki Goto, Tomohiro Ishii, & Toru Yano
-Manabu Nakanishi vs. Katsuya Kitamura
-Yujiro Kushida, Hiroyoshi Tenzan, Jushin Liger, Tiger Mask IV, & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Yuji Nagata, Tomoyuki Oka, Shota Umino, Tetsuhiro Yagi, & Ren Narita
The New Japan Cup Tournament takes place from Friday 3/9 to Wednesday 3/21:
-Michael Elgin vs. Tomohiro Ishii - Tournament Round 1
-Juice Robinson vs. Yujiro Takahashi - Tournament Round 1
-Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Taichi - Tournament Round 1
-Bad Luck Fale vs. Lance Archer - Tournament Round 1
-Kota Ibushi vs. Yoshi-Hashi - Tournament Round 1
-Tetsuya Naito vs. Zack Sabre Jr. - Tournament Round 1
-Toru Yano vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr. - Tournament Round 1
-Chuck Taylor vs. Seiya Sanada - Tournament Round 1
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.luchaunderground.com)
Information on upcoming episodes will be posted when it becomes available.
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GLORY PRO WRESTLING(www.gloryprowrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 3/25 in Swansea, IL featuring the Gateway To Glory Tournament:
-Jake Something vs. Hakim Zane - Crown Of Glory Title
-Tournament Semifinals & Final
-Edvin Kudic vs. Kobe Durst - Tournament Round 1
-Sage Philips vs. Cole Radrick - Tournament Round 1
-Air Wolf vs. Pat Monix - Tournament Round 1
-Donovan Danhausen vs. Xavier Walker - Tournament Round 1
-No New Friends(Kevin Lee Davidson & Danny Adams) vs. The Viking War Party(Alex Herzog & Jake Parnell) vs. The Space Pirates(Space Monkey & Shane Sabre)
GPW has a show on Sunday 5/6 in Collinsville, IL:
-Jake Something, Myron Reed, Paco Gonzalez, & Stephen Wolf vs. Curt Stallion, Barackus, & The Boys From Jollyville(T-Money & Russ Myers) - Ultimate Survival Match
-Jeff Cobb vs. Moose
-D.J. Shiima Xion & Everett Connors vs. The Work Horsemen(Anthony Henry & James Drake) - United Glory Tag Team Titles
-Gary Jay vs. Jake Parnell - Knockouts-Only Match
-Darby Allin vs. Hakim Zane
-Tyler Matrix vs. Maxwell Jacob Feinstein
-The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) vs. No New Friends(Kevin Lee Davidson & Danny Adams)
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/31 in St. Louis, MO(Concordia Turners Gym):
-Graham Bell vs. Jayden Dominic Rose - D-1 Title Tournament
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 3/24 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ken Kasa vs. Marc Houston - Classic Title
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in St. Louis, MO:
-The Big Texan vs. J-Mal Swagg - Heavyweight Title
-Da'Marius Jones vs. Johnny Park - Cruiserweight Title
-Khayman & Frodo Meyer vs. C.J. Shine & The Snitch
-Gary Jackson vs. Deacon Cash
-Brian James vs. Damion Cortess
-B.T. Daramola vs. Jimmy D
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Moscow Mills, MO:
-Leland Race vs. Jon Webb - Heavyweight Title No-DQ Match
-"Superstar" Steve Fender & Brandon Espinosa vs. Scott Steiner & Kyle Roberts - Tag Team Titles
-Jayden Dominic Rose vs. Jack Gamble - Jr. Heavyweight Title Strap Match
-Ace Hawkins vs. Karim Brigante - MWR Missouri Title
-Rex Fults vs. Jaden Roller
-Appearing: Arn Anderson, Cowboy Bob Orton, J.J. Dillon, Jimmy Hart
GATEWAY ELITE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/TheGatewayElite)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
STRIDE PRO WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/Cmaprowrestling/)
Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Marion, IL:
-Jay Spade vs. Tony Flood - Heavyweight Title
-Jose Magnifico vs. Anonymous - Stride Cup/Legacy Title Tournament Final
-Bull Bronson vs. Roger Matheus
-The D.R. Party(Dexter Roswell & Scott Phoenix) vs. Heath Hatton & Ax Allwardt - Tag Team Titles
WRESTLING OVER EVERYTHING(woe-wrestling.webnode.com)
Next show is Sunday 3/11 in Centreville, IL:
-Tyler Copeland & Benjamin U. Trust vs. Leone Mephisto & P.T. Beckham
-Richard Faith vs. Billy McNeil - Interstate Title
-Da'Marius Jones & LaMarcus Clinton vs. The X Klan Mafia - Tag Team Titles
-Brandon Espinosa vs. Jordan Gambill
-Jake Prater vs. Orange Lazarus
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Madison, IL.
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CCW(www.capewrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
PROVING GROUND PRO(www.facebook.com/PGPwrestling/)
Next show is Saturday 3/24 in Petersburg, IL featuring the Ryan Buckley Memorial Tournament:
-Ryan Buckley Memorial Tournament Semifinals & Finals
-The Unsavory Gentlemen(Mario Crivello & Johnny Alves) vs. Super Future(Xavier Walker & Palmer Cruise) - Tag Team Titles
-Blake Belakis vs. Jonathan Gresham
-Danny Adams vs. Shane Sabre vs. Mance Warner vs. Hakim Zane - Tournament Round 1
-Kevin Lee Davidson vs. Jake Something - Tournament Round 1
-Bucky Collins vs. Firelord Draconis - Tournament Round 1
-Mike Outlaw vs. Kobe Durst - Tournament Round 1
ZERO-ONE USA(http://www.zero1usa.com/)
Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Mattoon, IL featuring the Tenkaichi Junior Tournament:
-Tournament Semifinals & Final
-Joey O'Riley vs. Sage Philips - Tournament Round 1
-Myron Reed vs. Oliver Cain - Tournament Round 1
-Da Cobra vs. Jordan Perry - Tournament Round 1
-Stephen Wolf vs. Jake Lander - Tournament Round 1
-Shank Barzini & Jake Parnell vs. Christian Rose & Frank Wyatt
SNPW(https://www.facebook.com/SNPWLLC/)
Next show is Sunday 3/4 in Sims, IL:
-Madman Pondo & 2 Tuff Tony vs. The Mercys(Jack & Hank) - Fan Strap Match
-Mike Outlaw, Jaden Roller, & Dyce Patterson vs. Adrian Surge & Alpha Omega(Camaro Jackson & Kenny Alfonso)
-Richard Faith & Kyle Piper vs. Rashad Moxon & Chase Nalley - Tag Team Titles
-Jeremiah Plunkett & Buzz'd Up vs. Joey O'Riley & Arron T. Brooks vs. The Hooligans(Devin & Mason Cutter)
-Alex Herzog vs. Cash Borden
-Dirty Dave vs. Justan Angel
-Ezra Zealous vs. Stringbean
-Barney & Mario vs. Kyle Hammer & Smoking Jay
-Tootie Lynn Ramsey vs. Sophie King
NATIONAL WRASSLIN' LEAGUE(www.nwleague.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Kansas City, KS.
NWL has a show on Friday 3/16 in O'Fallon, MO:
-Gary Jay, Jack Foster, & Marti Belle vs. Jeremy Wyatt, Michael Strider, & Carolina Rodriguez
-Friendship Team 9000(Jet Royal & Anthony "Sharkbait" Gutierrez) vs. Maverick & Thomas Shire
-Todd Letterman vs. Christian Rose
-Savanna Stone vs. Rahne Victoria
-Dak Draper vs. Rasheed Ali
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EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Thursday 4/5 in Kenner, LA:
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Matt Riddle - EVOLVE Title
-Timothy Thatcher & WALTER vs. Daisuke Sekimoto & Munenori Sawa
-A.R. Fox vs. Will Ospreay
-Chris Dickinson & Jaka vs. The End(Odinson & Parrow) vs. The Work Horsemen(Anthony Henry & James Drake) vs. Tracy Williams & Dominic Garrini - Tag Team Titles
-Keith Lee vs. Darby Allin
-D.J. Shiima Xion vs. Austin Theory
EVOLVE has a show on Friday 4/6 in Kenner, LA:
-Matt Riddle vs. Daisuke Sekimoto
-WALTER vs. Darby Allin
-Chris Dickinson vs. Travis Banks
EVOLVE/WWN has a show on Friday 4/6 in Kenner, LA:
-Keith Lee vs. Daisuke Sekimoto - WWN Title
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Munenori Sawa - EVOLVE Title
-Chris Dickinson & Jaka vs. Timothy Thatcher & WALTER - Tag Team Titles
-Matt Riddle vs. Will Ospreay
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 3/23 in Reseda, CA:
-Chuck Taylor vs. Keith Lee - Heavyweight Title
-Matt Riddle vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
-Will Ospreay vs. Adam Brooks
-Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz vs. Flamita & Bandido
-Jeff Cobb vs. Jonah Rock
-Brody King vs. Jake Atlas vs. Eli Everfly vs. Douglas James
-Rey Horus vs. Joey Janela
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/17 in Philadelpia, PA featuring the Young Lions' Cup Tournament:
-Tournament Participants: Air Wolf, Anthony Greene, Super Beetle, Eli Isom, Cajun Crawdad, Dylan Bostic, Fuego Del Sol, Omari, Percy Davis, Green Ant II, D.L. Hurst, Gabby Ortiz
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/ThisIsWhyWeWrestle)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 4/7 in New Orleans, LA.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/7 in Kenner, LA:
-Nicole Savoy vs. Mercedes Martinez - SHIMMER Title
-Nicole Matthews vs. Toni Storm
-Shazza McKenzie vs. Tessa Blanchard - Heart Of SHIMMER Title
SHIMMER has shows on Saturday 4/14 and Sunday 4/15 in Berwyn, IL.
RISE(www.rise-wrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 4/13 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Woodside, NY:
-Lufisto vs. Mercedes Martinez - SHINE Title
-Priscilla Kelly vs. Candy Cartwright - Nova Title
-Vanessa Kraven vs. Dementia D'Rose - Anything-Goes Match
-Rainbow Bright(Luscious Latasha & Gabby Gilbert) vs. Ruthless Ambition(Maria Manic & Penelope Ford)
-Kiera Hogan vs. Aerial Monroe
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 3/16 in Merrionette Park, IL:
-Jessicka Havok vs. Hudson Envy - Women's Title
-Moose vs. Keith Lee
-Appearing: Jushin Liger
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling: http://www.saintlouiswrestling.com/
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Sunday, February 25, 2018
WWE Elimination Chamber
-The Good Brothers(Karl Anderson & Luke Gallows) d. The Miztourage(Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas) when Anderson pinned Axel after he and Gallows hit the Magic Killer(double-team elevated neckbreaker).
-Alexa Bliss won an Elimination Chamber Match to retain the Raw Women's Title. Order of entry: Bayley Rose & Sonya Deville, Mandy Rose, "The Boss" Sasha Banks, Mickie James, and Alexa. Eliminations: Sasha made Mandy tap out to the Bank Statement(modified Crippler Crossface). Mickie pinned Sonya after a Thesz Press off one of the pods. Bayley pinned Mickie after the Belly-To-Bayley Hugplex. Alexa pinned Bayley with an Oklahoma roll. Alexa pinned Sasha after a hanging DDT.
-The Bar(Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy) d. The Titus Brand(Apollo Crews & Titus O'Neil)(w/ Dana Brooke) to retain the Raw Tag Team Titles; Cesaro springboarded off the middle rope for his half of the spiked White Noise with Sheamus, giving Cesaro the pinfall over Crews.
-Asuka Urai d. Nia Jax via victory roll.
-"Broken/Woken" Matt Hardy d. Bray Wyatt with the Twist Of Fate.
-Roman Reigns won an Elimination Chamber Match. Order of entry: Intercontinental Champion "The Miz" Mike Mizanin, Seth Rollins, and Finn Bálor, then John Cena, Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, and "The Drifter" Elias Samson. Eliminations: Strowman pinned Miz after the running powerslam. Strowman pinned Elias with the running powerslam. Strowman pinned Cena with the running powerslam. Strowman pinned Bálor after the running powerslam. Strowman pinned Rollins after the running powerslam. Reigns pinned Strowman after the spear.
-Alexa Bliss won an Elimination Chamber Match to retain the Raw Women's Title. Order of entry: Bayley Rose & Sonya Deville, Mandy Rose, "The Boss" Sasha Banks, Mickie James, and Alexa. Eliminations: Sasha made Mandy tap out to the Bank Statement(modified Crippler Crossface). Mickie pinned Sonya after a Thesz Press off one of the pods. Bayley pinned Mickie after the Belly-To-Bayley Hugplex. Alexa pinned Bayley with an Oklahoma roll. Alexa pinned Sasha after a hanging DDT.
-The Bar(Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy) d. The Titus Brand(Apollo Crews & Titus O'Neil)(w/ Dana Brooke) to retain the Raw Tag Team Titles; Cesaro springboarded off the middle rope for his half of the spiked White Noise with Sheamus, giving Cesaro the pinfall over Crews.
-Asuka Urai d. Nia Jax via victory roll.
-"Broken/Woken" Matt Hardy d. Bray Wyatt with the Twist Of Fate.
-Roman Reigns won an Elimination Chamber Match. Order of entry: Intercontinental Champion "The Miz" Mike Mizanin, Seth Rollins, and Finn Bálor, then John Cena, Roman Reigns, Braun Strowman, and "The Drifter" Elias Samson. Eliminations: Strowman pinned Miz after the running powerslam. Strowman pinned Elias with the running powerslam. Strowman pinned Cena with the running powerslam. Strowman pinned Bálor after the running powerslam. Strowman pinned Rollins after the running powerslam. Reigns pinned Strowman after the spear.
Saturday, February 24, 2018
ROH TV
-Commentators: Ian Riccaboni & Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana.
-Six-Man Tag Team Co-Champions The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) d. "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky; Matt Jackson pinned Sky after he and Nick hit the Meltzer Driver(springboard-somersault-spike Tombstone) (8:45 aired); "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes did commentary. "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels attacked the Bucks after the match and Cody took his sweet time entering the ring to help, but "Hangman" Adam Page made the real save.
-Kenny King d. "The Last Real Man" Silas Young(w/ "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester & "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas) via corkscrew sunset flip out of the corner to win the T.V. Title (12:58 aired); Bruiser and Milonas got involved early in the match before being ejected from ringside by Bully Ray.
-Next week: Dalton Castle & Jay Lethal vs. "The Punishment" Damien Martinez & Marty Scurll, plus "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Christopher Daniels and The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor) vs. The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark).
-Six-Man Tag Team Co-Champions The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) d. "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky; Matt Jackson pinned Sky after he and Nick hit the Meltzer Driver(springboard-somersault-spike Tombstone) (8:45 aired); "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes did commentary. "The Almighty" Christopher Daniels attacked the Bucks after the match and Cody took his sweet time entering the ring to help, but "Hangman" Adam Page made the real save.
-Kenny King d. "The Last Real Man" Silas Young(w/ "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester & "The Kingpin" Brian Milonas) via corkscrew sunset flip out of the corner to win the T.V. Title (12:58 aired); Bruiser and Milonas got involved early in the match before being ejected from ringside by Bully Ray.
-Next week: Dalton Castle & Jay Lethal vs. "The Punishment" Damien Martinez & Marty Scurll, plus "Hangman" Adam Page vs. Christopher Daniels and The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor) vs. The Briscoe Brothers(Jay & Mark).
Saturday PWCS Results From Alton, IL + Other Show Results
-St. Louis Invitational Tournament: “The Stiff Robo Ginger” Gary Jay d. “The Professional Lowlife” Christian Rose by countering at attempted Ride The Lightning(modified Go 2 Sleep) into a small package for the pin (10:06).
-St. Louis Invitational Tournament: “The Dirty Rook” Mat Fitchett d. Thomas Shire after the flying knee strike (12:45).
-St. Louis Invitational Tournament: Paco Gonzalez d. Mike Outlaw with the fireman's-carry Michinoku Driver (12:05).
-Donovan Danhausen “A.D.” d. Joshua Bishop via cradle DDT (6:51).
-St. Louis Invitational Tournament: “The Bone Collector” Dominic Garrini(w/ Matt Kenway) d. Evan Gelistico(subbing for Everett Connors); Kenway(who named Garrini as his replacement due to a knee injury) ran Evan into the ringpost behind the referee's back and Garrini made him tap out to a cross-armbreaker (9:10).
-Big Chris Mac & Angelus Layne d. Edvin Kudic & Tootie Lynn Ramsey(subbing for Allie Kat); Layne pinned Kudic after Mac’s standing moonsault (9:09).
-St. Louis Invitational Tournament: Paco Gonzalez d. “The Dirty Rook” Mat Fitchett after attacking him before the bell, getting the surprisingly quick win after the fireman's-carry Michinoku Driver (0:23). The two argued after the match and Paco laid out Fitchett with a superkick.
-St. Louis Invitational Tournament: “The Bone Collector” Dominic Garrini(w/ Matt Kenway) d. “The Stiff Robo Ginger” Gary Jay after a cradle piledriver on the ring apron (4:32).
-”The Millennial" Danny Adams d. “The Miracle Worker” Davey Vega to win the Gateway Heritage Title and end Vega’s 15-month reign; Greg Jovi was the special guest referee. Vega had it won after the Brain Eater(brainbuster onto the knee), but Jovi refused to count three after calling it down the middle up to that point. Vega confronted Jovi and Adams gave Vega a low blow before rolling him up for a fast three-count from Jovi (19:00).
-St. Louis Invitational Tournament: Paco Gonzalez d. Matt Kenway(who paid off Dominic Garrini to take his spot back) with his second fireman's-carry Michinoku Driver of the match to win the tournament (11:50).
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Saturday NWL results from Overland Park, KS(partial):
-"The Raging Bull" Maverick(w/ Drew Gold) d. "The Stiff Robo Ginger" Gary Jay with the Sure Shot(Gory Bomb) to win the Spirit Of NWL Title (11:43).
-Leonel Howlett d. Fuego Del Sol after a Rock Bottom (6:51).
-"Dominican Dynamite" Marti Belle & Savanna Stone d. Carolina Rodriguez & Laynie Luck when Marti pinned Laynie after the spear (8:18).
-"The Mile-High Magnum" Dak(ota) Draper d. "The Professional Lowlife" Christian Rose with the Mile-High Doctor Bomb (8:52). After the match, Draper confronted Matt Jackson but was attacked by the returning "Five-Star Phenom" Todd Letterman.
-"The Monarch" Jeremy Wyatt d. Eddie Kingston to retain the Kansas City Title after Michael Strider hit the Strider Spiral(inverted swinging neckbreaker) with the referee down, setting up Wyatt to hit the Coronation(piledriver) for the win (14:48).
-The Besties In The World("The Miracle Worker" Davey Vega & "The Dirty Rook" Mat Fitchett) d. The Foundation(Michael Strider & Ace Steel)(w/ Carolina Rodriguez) to win the Tag Team Titles; Vega pinned Strider after a Brain Eater(brainbuster onto the knee) with a brick duct-taped to his knee (16:19 + several minutes of brawling before the opening bell).
Saturday CCW results from Cape Girardeau, MO(credit to Ben Simon):
-The Pinnacle(Hollis Giroux & D'Mone Solavino) d. Mikey McFinnegan & Marko Stunt to retain the Tag Team Titles when Solavine pinned Stunt with a Perfectplex (14:17).
-Brandon Espinosa d. Bishop Kage by DQ when Osby Tomlin interfered (10:03).
-Sexy Sarge O'Riley d. Van Van Horn via sleeperhold in a hair-vs.-hair match (11:54).
-Ace Hawkins d. Gregory Iron with the somersault Ace Crusher to retain the MWR Missouri Title (20:26).
-Diamond Doll d. Sarah Summers via kneebar to retain the Women's Title (14:25).
-Brandon Barbwire won a twenty-man Royal Rumble-style battle royal, last eliminating Roger Matheus (39:15).
Saturday Anarchy Wrestling results from Cornelia, GA:
-"Nightmare" Kyle Matthews d. A.J. Gray.
-Josie Quinn d. Dynamic Dexter.
-Team TAG(Kevin Blue & Chris Spectra) fought The Approved(Bobby Moore & Adryan Hawkins) to a no-contest to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Billy Buck d. Eric Walker.
-Corey Hollis & Brady Pierce d. Slim J & Seth Delay.
-Logan Creed d. Heavyweight Champion Gunner Miller by DQ.
Saturday CHIKARA Hour Of Power results from Philadelphia, PA:
-Hermit Crab d. Green Ant II.
-The Nouveau Aesthetic(Still Life With Apricots & Pears and Ursa Minor In The Night Sky) d. Xyberhawx 2000(Razerhawk & Nytehawk).
-Icarus d. Travis Huckabee.
-The Proteus Wheel(Callux The Castigator, Frantik, & Volgar) d. Bodyslam Bobby, Clothesline Curtis, & ?.
-Oleg The Usurper d. Frightmare by DQ.
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Saturday NWL results from Overland Park, KS(partial):
-"The Raging Bull" Maverick(w/ Drew Gold) d. "The Stiff Robo Ginger" Gary Jay with the Sure Shot(Gory Bomb) to win the Spirit Of NWL Title (11:43).
-Leonel Howlett d. Fuego Del Sol after a Rock Bottom (6:51).
-"Dominican Dynamite" Marti Belle & Savanna Stone d. Carolina Rodriguez & Laynie Luck when Marti pinned Laynie after the spear (8:18).
-"The Mile-High Magnum" Dak(ota) Draper d. "The Professional Lowlife" Christian Rose with the Mile-High Doctor Bomb (8:52). After the match, Draper confronted Matt Jackson but was attacked by the returning "Five-Star Phenom" Todd Letterman.
-"The Monarch" Jeremy Wyatt d. Eddie Kingston to retain the Kansas City Title after Michael Strider hit the Strider Spiral(inverted swinging neckbreaker) with the referee down, setting up Wyatt to hit the Coronation(piledriver) for the win (14:48).
-The Besties In The World("The Miracle Worker" Davey Vega & "The Dirty Rook" Mat Fitchett) d. The Foundation(Michael Strider & Ace Steel)(w/ Carolina Rodriguez) to win the Tag Team Titles; Vega pinned Strider after a Brain Eater(brainbuster onto the knee) with a brick duct-taped to his knee (16:19 + several minutes of brawling before the opening bell).
Saturday CCW results from Cape Girardeau, MO(credit to Ben Simon):
-The Pinnacle(Hollis Giroux & D'Mone Solavino) d. Mikey McFinnegan & Marko Stunt to retain the Tag Team Titles when Solavine pinned Stunt with a Perfectplex (14:17).
-Brandon Espinosa d. Bishop Kage by DQ when Osby Tomlin interfered (10:03).
-Sexy Sarge O'Riley d. Van Van Horn via sleeperhold in a hair-vs.-hair match (11:54).
-Ace Hawkins d. Gregory Iron with the somersault Ace Crusher to retain the MWR Missouri Title (20:26).
-Diamond Doll d. Sarah Summers via kneebar to retain the Women's Title (14:25).
-Brandon Barbwire won a twenty-man Royal Rumble-style battle royal, last eliminating Roger Matheus (39:15).
Saturday Anarchy Wrestling results from Cornelia, GA:
-"Nightmare" Kyle Matthews d. A.J. Gray.
-Josie Quinn d. Dynamic Dexter.
-Team TAG(Kevin Blue & Chris Spectra) fought The Approved(Bobby Moore & Adryan Hawkins) to a no-contest to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Billy Buck d. Eric Walker.
-Corey Hollis & Brady Pierce d. Slim J & Seth Delay.
-Logan Creed d. Heavyweight Champion Gunner Miller by DQ.
Saturday CHIKARA Hour Of Power results from Philadelphia, PA:
-Hermit Crab d. Green Ant II.
-The Nouveau Aesthetic(Still Life With Apricots & Pears and Ursa Minor In The Night Sky) d. Xyberhawx 2000(Razerhawk & Nytehawk).
-Icarus d. Travis Huckabee.
-The Proteus Wheel(Callux The Castigator, Frantik, & Volgar) d. Bodyslam Bobby, Clothesline Curtis, & ?.
-Oleg The Usurper d. Frightmare by DQ.
Sunday ACW results from Austin, TX:
-Johnny Swole won a six-way match with Demarkus Rashad, Mikey McFinnegan, Frisco Flame, Latrell Upton, and Dave Segan.
-Zac Taylor d. Johnny Swole to retain the U-30 Title.
-D.G. Taylor d. Cherry Ramons.
-Smurf & Turf(J.C. Bravo & Junior Garza) d. Filth Like Us(Hardcore Champion Jeff Gant & Thomas Munos).
-Great Scott d. Angel Blue.
-Thot Control(Dylan Dunbar & Ethan Price) won a four-corner match with The Jolly Rogers(Captain Alexander North & Phelix Rackham), Skylar Faden & Dimitri Alexandrov, and The Impact Players(Tommy Becker & Ryan Remmington).
-Steve O. Reno won a four-corner match with Mr. B, Sky DeLacrimosa, and “J C.RE.S” Jojo Bravo.
-Team Academia(A.C.H. & Kody Lane) d. 2 Bad MFers(Masada & Yul Hubbard) to win the Tag Team Titles.
-Jason Silver d. Gregory James to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Sage Sin d. Christi Jaynes to retain the Joshi Title.
-Ricky Starks d. Jimmy Jacobs to retain the T.V. Title.
NJPW/ROH Honor Rising Part 2
-"Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester d. Toa Henare.
-Jay Lethal, Juice Robinson, & David Finlay d. Yujiro Takahashi, Chase Owens, & Hikuleo.
-Hiromu Takahashi & Bushi d. Ryusuke Taguchi & Flip Gordon.
-Bad Luck Fale & The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) d. Jushin Liger, Delirious, & Cheeseburger to retain the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Titles.
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) & "Hangman" Adam Page d. U.S. Champion "Switchblade" Jay White, Yoshi-Hashi, & Chuck Taylor.
-Dalton Castle won a triple threat match with Trent Barreta and "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester to retain the ROH Heavyweight Title.
-Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi d. Cody Rhodes & Marty Scurll.
-Jay Lethal, Juice Robinson, & David Finlay d. Yujiro Takahashi, Chase Owens, & Hikuleo.
-Hiromu Takahashi & Bushi d. Ryusuke Taguchi & Flip Gordon.
-Bad Luck Fale & The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) d. Jushin Liger, Delirious, & Cheeseburger to retain the NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Titles.
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) & "Hangman" Adam Page d. U.S. Champion "Switchblade" Jay White, Yoshi-Hashi, & Chuck Taylor.
-Dalton Castle won a triple threat match with Trent Barreta and "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester to retain the ROH Heavyweight Title.
-Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi d. Cody Rhodes & Marty Scurll.
Friday, February 23, 2018
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.
While the SICW attendance had admittedly been down a bit in recent months, it seemed to be revitalized on this night as they had a strong turnout. I hung out with Luke Roberts for most of the evening...his presence was fortunate as they had problems with the sound system and house microphone. Luke had a wired microphone and cable in his car and was able to lend it to the promotion for the night.
Your ring announcer was Drew Abbenhaus; your referees were Jay King, Shaft, & Nick Ridenour.
A young man named Darren sang the National Anthem, having to do it acapella as they didn't have the working microphone yet.
Keith Smith Jr.(w/ "The King Of Chaos" Ricky Cruz) vs. Mauler McDarby: Keith Jr. defeated McDarby's Professionals tag team partner Shawn Santel a few months ago, so it was McDarby's turn this time around. Last month, Keith Jr.'s brother-in-law Cruz decided to help him out as a mentor of sorts, so he was in his corner for this one...with SICW's television contract expired, he couldn't exactly do commentary. McDarby had a huge edge in experience, but Keith Jr. was the larger and stronger competitor of the two. Smith picked up the win with the fireman's-carry double-knee gutbuster in 8:52.
Moondog Rover vs. "The Enforcer" Jimmy D: As both men are fan favorites in SICW, they actually started off in somewhat technical fashion...but that didn't last too long as both men are brawlers by nature. Moondog is on the comeback trial after losing the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance Heavyweight Title to The Big Texan in January. Rover won after a modified cross-bodyblock in 6:12.
Drew and promoter Herb Simmons did an in-ring interview with Wrestle Talk Podcast host Rene Martinez; Rene has interviewed quite a few St. Louis-area competitors and has paid a visit to our neck of the woods on a few occasions.
Billy McNeil vs. Waco: Billy made his SICW debut in January, losing to long-time rival Sean Vincent in a good competitive matchup (thanks to Kathy Hanner to recording that match and putting it on YouTube). McNeil seems like an odd fit for SICW, but he's already very popular in the Community Center as he's a different sort of competitor from what the fans usually see there. Waco is no slouch as he's proven himself capable of scoring big wins. McNeil won a solid matchup in 8:04 after a Gary Jay-style "Shadows Over Hell-bow", dropping an elbow from the top rope to Waco's back.
"Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent & "The Wrestling Machine" Dave Vaughn vs. "Volatile" Curtis Wylde & Bubba Troll(w/ Wyldefyre): Wylde has a lot of history with both opponents and found some major-league backup in the form of the 400-pounder Troll. Things wouldn't be settled on this night as Troll blatantly threw Vincent over the top rope, drawing a DQ in 10:39.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Nachos, two bottles of water, and a Pepsi. SICW's return date to the Community Center is March 24th.
Travis Cook brought out "The Icon" Chris Hargas, still griping about how Hargas should have won the best-of-three-falls match with Classic Champion Ken Kasa. He presented Hargas with a crown and cape, declaring him to be the "King" of SICW...okay then.
Bobby D vs. "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook): Cook immediately dismissed Bobby D as an unworthy opponent for the king; the two took a walk and Hargas was counted out in 0:54.
"Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson vs. The Big Texan: These two are no strangers to each other; in fact, Jackson defeated Texan in the match where Texan initially unmasked. Texan decided to alter the course of his career about a year ago when he started wearing the mask again, feeling it revitalized his killer instinct...it paid dividends with his MMWA Heavyweight Title win in January. The status of Texan and his regular tag team partner Waco seems to change with the tide, but they seemed to be on the same page here as Waco slipped in a roll of tape...Texan used it to tape Jackson to the corner ropes and beat him down. He refused to break before the five-count and was disqualified in 9:04, but Texan continued the assault...I suspect this old issue will continue anew.
Flash Flanagan vs. Superstar Steve Fender(w/ Travis Cook): This was a really good battle between two old-school veterans...Flanagan is a multi-time former Classic Wrestling Champion and Fender has held titles all over the world. Fender focused his attack on Flanagan's leg to slow him down...he attempted to use the ropes for illegal leverage for a pin but was caught by the referee. Fender went for another leglock, but Flash countered with a rollup and HE held the ropes...the official didn't see it in this case and Flanagan scored the win in 19:03. That will just add fuel to the fire of Travis Cook's conspiracy theories...get Alex Jones on the horn.
"Ironman" Ken Kasa vs. "Big Country" Clint Poe(w/ Big Daddy) for the Classic Wrestling Title: Kasa had run afoul of the "Axemen"(Poe & Cowboy Marc Houston) in Swansea a few months ago as the long-time tag team partners brought their union to the Midwest. However, Houston was not in attendance on this night so it was mostly one-on-one. Poe had the edge in size and power, but he also had the help of Big Daddy who got in his cheap shots here and there. The referee was accidentally knocked down and the manager attempted to interfere, but he nearly got knocked off the ring apron by his own charge by mistake. With the official still clearing the cobwebs, Kasa took the opportunity to level Poe with Big Daddy's cane and scored the pinfall in 11:03 to retain his title! Kasa hung onto the belt on this night, but he'll have to deal with Cowboy Marc Houston in March...
Of course, it was a full weekend and I'll get to that story in due time...as for this coming weekend, I'm going to Pro Wrestling Championship Series in Alton, Illinois on Saturday. Davey Vega defends the Gateway Heritage Title against Ego Busters compatriot Danny Adams, plus the annual St. Louis Invitational Tournament will take place...should be a good time!
As for Glory Pro last Sunday: Tune in next time. Same Pat-Time, Same Pat-Channel.
That's my special comment for this, the tenth wrestling show I've attended in the year 2018. 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.
While the SICW attendance had admittedly been down a bit in recent months, it seemed to be revitalized on this night as they had a strong turnout. I hung out with Luke Roberts for most of the evening...his presence was fortunate as they had problems with the sound system and house microphone. Luke had a wired microphone and cable in his car and was able to lend it to the promotion for the night.
Your ring announcer was Drew Abbenhaus; your referees were Jay King, Shaft, & Nick Ridenour.
A young man named Darren sang the National Anthem, having to do it acapella as they didn't have the working microphone yet.
Keith Smith Jr.(w/ "The King Of Chaos" Ricky Cruz) vs. Mauler McDarby: Keith Jr. defeated McDarby's Professionals tag team partner Shawn Santel a few months ago, so it was McDarby's turn this time around. Last month, Keith Jr.'s brother-in-law Cruz decided to help him out as a mentor of sorts, so he was in his corner for this one...with SICW's television contract expired, he couldn't exactly do commentary. McDarby had a huge edge in experience, but Keith Jr. was the larger and stronger competitor of the two. Smith picked up the win with the fireman's-carry double-knee gutbuster in 8:52.
Moondog Rover vs. "The Enforcer" Jimmy D: As both men are fan favorites in SICW, they actually started off in somewhat technical fashion...but that didn't last too long as both men are brawlers by nature. Moondog is on the comeback trial after losing the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance Heavyweight Title to The Big Texan in January. Rover won after a modified cross-bodyblock in 6:12.
Drew and promoter Herb Simmons did an in-ring interview with Wrestle Talk Podcast host Rene Martinez; Rene has interviewed quite a few St. Louis-area competitors and has paid a visit to our neck of the woods on a few occasions.
Billy McNeil vs. Waco: Billy made his SICW debut in January, losing to long-time rival Sean Vincent in a good competitive matchup (thanks to Kathy Hanner to recording that match and putting it on YouTube). McNeil seems like an odd fit for SICW, but he's already very popular in the Community Center as he's a different sort of competitor from what the fans usually see there. Waco is no slouch as he's proven himself capable of scoring big wins. McNeil won a solid matchup in 8:04 after a Gary Jay-style "Shadows Over Hell-bow", dropping an elbow from the top rope to Waco's back.
"Your Canadian Hero" Sean Vincent & "The Wrestling Machine" Dave Vaughn vs. "Volatile" Curtis Wylde & Bubba Troll(w/ Wyldefyre): Wylde has a lot of history with both opponents and found some major-league backup in the form of the 400-pounder Troll. Things wouldn't be settled on this night as Troll blatantly threw Vincent over the top rope, drawing a DQ in 10:39.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Nachos, two bottles of water, and a Pepsi. SICW's return date to the Community Center is March 24th.
Travis Cook brought out "The Icon" Chris Hargas, still griping about how Hargas should have won the best-of-three-falls match with Classic Champion Ken Kasa. He presented Hargas with a crown and cape, declaring him to be the "King" of SICW...okay then.
Bobby D vs. "The Icon" Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook): Cook immediately dismissed Bobby D as an unworthy opponent for the king; the two took a walk and Hargas was counted out in 0:54.
"Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One" Gary Jackson vs. The Big Texan: These two are no strangers to each other; in fact, Jackson defeated Texan in the match where Texan initially unmasked. Texan decided to alter the course of his career about a year ago when he started wearing the mask again, feeling it revitalized his killer instinct...it paid dividends with his MMWA Heavyweight Title win in January. The status of Texan and his regular tag team partner Waco seems to change with the tide, but they seemed to be on the same page here as Waco slipped in a roll of tape...Texan used it to tape Jackson to the corner ropes and beat him down. He refused to break before the five-count and was disqualified in 9:04, but Texan continued the assault...I suspect this old issue will continue anew.
Flash Flanagan vs. Superstar Steve Fender(w/ Travis Cook): This was a really good battle between two old-school veterans...Flanagan is a multi-time former Classic Wrestling Champion and Fender has held titles all over the world. Fender focused his attack on Flanagan's leg to slow him down...he attempted to use the ropes for illegal leverage for a pin but was caught by the referee. Fender went for another leglock, but Flash countered with a rollup and HE held the ropes...the official didn't see it in this case and Flanagan scored the win in 19:03. That will just add fuel to the fire of Travis Cook's conspiracy theories...get Alex Jones on the horn.
"Ironman" Ken Kasa vs. "Big Country" Clint Poe(w/ Big Daddy) for the Classic Wrestling Title: Kasa had run afoul of the "Axemen"(Poe & Cowboy Marc Houston) in Swansea a few months ago as the long-time tag team partners brought their union to the Midwest. However, Houston was not in attendance on this night so it was mostly one-on-one. Poe had the edge in size and power, but he also had the help of Big Daddy who got in his cheap shots here and there. The referee was accidentally knocked down and the manager attempted to interfere, but he nearly got knocked off the ring apron by his own charge by mistake. With the official still clearing the cobwebs, Kasa took the opportunity to level Poe with Big Daddy's cane and scored the pinfall in 11:03 to retain his title! Kasa hung onto the belt on this night, but he'll have to deal with Cowboy Marc Houston in March...
Of course, it was a full weekend and I'll get to that story in due time...as for this coming weekend, I'm going to Pro Wrestling Championship Series in Alton, Illinois on Saturday. Davey Vega defends the Gateway Heritage Title against Ego Busters compatriot Danny Adams, plus the annual St. Louis Invitational Tournament will take place...should be a good time!
As for Glory Pro last Sunday: Tune in next time. Same Pat-Time, Same Pat-Channel.
That's my special comment for this, the tenth wrestling show I've attended in the year 2018. Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.
-PB, Watching Wrestling Wrong Since 1991
P.S. We are all marks.
Main Event + Women Of Honor
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Vic Joseph & Nigel McGuinness.
-Gran Metalik d. "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese with the Metalik Screwdriver(fireman's-carry Michinoku Driver) (5:42).
-The Revival(Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder) d. Rhyno & Heath Slater; Dawson pinned Slater after he and Wilder hit the Shatter Machine(Flapjack-into-Codebreaker) (4:15 aired).
ROH Women Of Honor Title Tournament (YouTube)
-Commentators: Ian Riccaboni & Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana.
-"The Gatekeeper" Kelly Klein d. Bonesaw Jessie Brooks after a rising knee strike (7:21).
-"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo d. Holidead with the Fujiwara armbar (6:20).
-Commentators: Vic Joseph & Nigel McGuinness.
-Gran Metalik d. "The Premier Athlete" Tony Nese with the Metalik Screwdriver(fireman's-carry Michinoku Driver) (5:42).
-The Revival(Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder) d. Rhyno & Heath Slater; Dawson pinned Slater after he and Wilder hit the Shatter Machine(Flapjack-into-Codebreaker) (4:15 aired).
ROH Women Of Honor Title Tournament (YouTube)
-Commentators: Ian Riccaboni & Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana.
-"The Gatekeeper" Kelly Klein d. Bonesaw Jessie Brooks after a rising knee strike (7:21).
-"The Virtuosa" Deonna Purrazzo d. Holidead with the Fujiwara armbar (6:20).
NJPW/ROH Honor Rising Part 1
-Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi d. Toa Henare & Katsuya Kitamura.
-Jushin Liger, Delirious, & Cheeseburger d. NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Co-Champions The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) & Hikuleo.
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) d. Juice Robinson & David Finlay.
-Flip Gordon won a triple threat match with Yujiro Kushida and Hiromu Takahashi.
-IWGP U.S. Champion “Switchblade” Jay White & The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor) d. ROH Heavyweight Champion Dalton Castle, Jay Lethal, & Ryusuke Taguchi.
-Hirooki Goto d. “Beer City Bruiser” Matt Winchester to retain the NEVER Openweight Champion.
-Cody Rhodes, Marty Scurll, & NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Co-Champion “Hangman” Adam Page d. Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, & Chase Owens.
Thursday, February 22, 2018
TNA/GFW Impact
-Commentators: Josh Mathews & Sonjay Dutt.
-Trevor Lee & Caleb Konley d. Tag Team Champions The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik)(w/ Konnan)(non-title) when Lee pinned Ortiz with a jackknife cradle and handful of shorts (8:52 plus several minutes of brawling before the bell).
-"They Call Him A Machine" Brian Cage d. Hunter Law with the Drill Claw(vertical suplex-into-sitout Tombstone) (1:12).
-"Rebourne" Matt Sydal d. Petey Williams to retain the Grand Title by blocking the Canadian Destroyer and getting the pin with a cradle behind-the-back piledriver (clipped; 5:52 aired).
-Alberto El Patrón d. Moose in a no-DQ match with the Tree Of Woe double-stomp off the top rope (clipped; 6:48 aired).
-Bobby Lashley & Eddie Edwards d. Ohio Vs. Everything(Jake & Dave Crist)(w/ Sami Callihan) when Edwards pinned Jake after the flying knee strike (8:10).
-Johnny Impact d. Ethan Carter III(w/ Tyrus Clay) with the Starship Pain(corkscrew split-legged moonsault) (14:01 aired). Heavyweight Champion Austin Aries came out to stare down Impact at the end of the show.
-Trevor Lee & Caleb Konley d. Tag Team Champions The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik)(w/ Konnan)(non-title) when Lee pinned Ortiz with a jackknife cradle and handful of shorts (8:52 plus several minutes of brawling before the bell).
-"They Call Him A Machine" Brian Cage d. Hunter Law with the Drill Claw(vertical suplex-into-sitout Tombstone) (1:12).
-"Rebourne" Matt Sydal d. Petey Williams to retain the Grand Title by blocking the Canadian Destroyer and getting the pin with a cradle behind-the-back piledriver (clipped; 5:52 aired).
-Alberto El Patrón d. Moose in a no-DQ match with the Tree Of Woe double-stomp off the top rope (clipped; 6:48 aired).
-Bobby Lashley & Eddie Edwards d. Ohio Vs. Everything(Jake & Dave Crist)(w/ Sami Callihan) when Edwards pinned Jake after the flying knee strike (8:10).
-Johnny Impact d. Ethan Carter III(w/ Tyrus Clay) with the Starship Pain(corkscrew split-legged moonsault) (14:01 aired). Heavyweight Champion Austin Aries came out to stare down Impact at the end of the show.
WWE NXT
-Commentators: Mauro Ranallo, Nigel McGuinness, & "Showtime" Percy Watson.
-"The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark d. "No Way" Jose Valenzuela with the Purple Rain-Maker(top-rope elbowdrop) (3:34 aired).
-Backstage: General Manager S. William Regal announced that the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic would start in two weeks; the winners would get a shot at the NXT Tag Team Titles at Takeover New Orleans.
-Nikki Cross d. Vanessa Borne with the Purge(swinging fisherman buster) (2:56).
-Andrade "Cien" Almas(w/ Zelina Vega) d. Johnny Gargano(w/ Candice LeRae) to retain the NXT Title in a title-vs.-career match. The referee was knocked down and Gargano locked Almas in the Garga-No Escape(arm-over-head Crippler Crossface), but Tommaso Ciampa entered the ring out of nowhere to whack Gargano with his crutch. Almas finished with the hammerlock DDT as the referee recovered to count three (15:08 aired).
-Next week: Kairi Sane vs. Shayna Baszler.
-"The Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark d. "No Way" Jose Valenzuela with the Purple Rain-Maker(top-rope elbowdrop) (3:34 aired).
-Backstage: General Manager S. William Regal announced that the Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic would start in two weeks; the winners would get a shot at the NXT Tag Team Titles at Takeover New Orleans.
-Nikki Cross d. Vanessa Borne with the Purge(swinging fisherman buster) (2:56).
-Andrade "Cien" Almas(w/ Zelina Vega) d. Johnny Gargano(w/ Candice LeRae) to retain the NXT Title in a title-vs.-career match. The referee was knocked down and Gargano locked Almas in the Garga-No Escape(arm-over-head Crippler Crossface), but Tommaso Ciampa entered the ring out of nowhere to whack Gargano with his crutch. Almas finished with the hammerlock DDT as the referee recovered to count three (15:08 aired).
-Next week: Kairi Sane vs. Shayna Baszler.
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Comedy Part 789: Hey Guys, Hosting The Contest Shows
Location: Hey Guys Comedy
Emcee: Me
Lineup: Jerry Wuhl, Rodney Conner, Gary Schultz, Shon Don, Tom Brown, Johnny Pants, Sarah Shilts, Spencer Tegtmeyer, Vincent Opper
I hadn't signed up for this year's contest, so Bruce Veach asked me to host the Wednesday night contest shows. That meant keeping time, minimal introductions, and performing for several minutes while the judges' votes were tallied. I'm still working on the Tide pod joke and it hasn't been working as well in recent times...I imagine it's becoming less topical as time goes on. Congrats to the four who advanced to the next round: Shon Don, Tom Brown, Johnny Pants, and Spencer Tegtmeyer! Also, two comedians advanced to the wildcard night: Jerry Wuhl and Gary Schultz!
Emcee: Me
Lineup: Jerry Wuhl, Rodney Conner, Gary Schultz, Shon Don, Tom Brown, Johnny Pants, Sarah Shilts, Spencer Tegtmeyer, Vincent Opper
I hadn't signed up for this year's contest, so Bruce Veach asked me to host the Wednesday night contest shows. That meant keeping time, minimal introductions, and performing for several minutes while the judges' votes were tallied. I'm still working on the Tide pod joke and it hasn't been working as well in recent times...I imagine it's becoming less topical as time goes on. Congrats to the four who advanced to the next round: Shon Don, Tom Brown, Johnny Pants, and Spencer Tegtmeyer! Also, two comedians advanced to the wildcard night: Jerry Wuhl and Gary Schultz!
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Comedy Part 788: More Work In Progress
Location: Westport Funny Bone
Emcee: Will O'Donnell
After: Will O'Donnell
Before: Nathan Orton
Made the list and went up first after the emcee, so the audience(such as it was with a cold snap and a rainy night) wasn't quite warmed up yet. At least I had a chance to try out my new material...I'm still working out the wording of my Tide pod joke. Tomorrow night I'm hosting the first show of this year's Hey Guys Comedy contest...hope to see you there!
Emcee: Will O'Donnell
After: Will O'Donnell
Before: Nathan Orton
Made the list and went up first after the emcee, so the audience(such as it was with a cold snap and a rainy night) wasn't quite warmed up yet. At least I had a chance to try out my new material...I'm still working out the wording of my Tide pod joke. Tomorrow night I'm hosting the first show of this year's Hey Guys Comedy contest...hope to see you there!
WWE Stuff + This Week In Wrestling
WWE Smackdown
-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, & Corey Graves.
-Kevin Owens d. Dolph Ziggler via superkick after a distraction by Sami Zayn (9:03 aired).
-The Riot Squad(Ruby Riot, Sarah Logan, & Liv Morgan) d. Smackdown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, & Naomi Night when Riot pinned Becky after the short-arm soccer kick (8:54 aired).
-The New Day(Big E Langston & Xavier Woods)(w/ Kofi Kingston) d. Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable when Woods pinned Benjamin after a Shining Wizard (4:46 aired).
-The Bludgeon Brothers(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) d. Eduardo Especial & Orville Rogers when Rowan pinned Rogers after he and Harper hit the double Razor's Edge (1:30).
-WWE Champion "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles d. Baron Corbin(non-title) with the springboard forearm (8:01 aired). Owens & Zayn attacked Styles after the match, leading to a four-way brawl.
WWE Mixed Match Challenge
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Beth Phoenix, & Corey Graves.
-U.S. Champion "The Glorious" Bobby Roode & Smackdown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair d. Apollo Crews & Nia Jax(w/ Titus O'Neil & Dana Brooke) when Roode pinned Crews after the elevated DDT (8:39).
WWE 205 Live
-Commentators: Vic Joseph & Nigel McGuinness.
-Cruiserweight Title Tournament: "The Best-Kept Secret" Buddy Murphy d. Ariya Daivari with a pumphandle Samoan Drop (7:35).
-Gran Metalik & Lince Dorado(w/ Kalisto) d. Evan Daniels & Corazon Nogato when Lince pinned Nogato after the shooting star press (4:04).
-Cruiserweight Title Tournament: Mustafa Ali d. "The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher with the 0-5-4(imploding 450 Splash) (17:11).
-Quarterfinal matches: Cedric Alexander vs. T.J. Perkins, Kalisto vs. Roderick Strong, Mustafa Ali vs. Buddy Murphy, and Mark Andrews vs. Drew Gulak. Next week: Alexander vs. T.J.P. and Kalisto vs. Strong.
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WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT(www.wwe.com)
NXT this week has:
-Andrade Almas vs. Johnny Gargano - NXT Title vs. Gargano's Career
-"No Way" Jose Valenzuela vs. "Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark
Main Event this week has:
-Rhyno & Heath Slater vs. The Revival(Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder)
-Gran Metalik vs. Tony Nese
Elimination Chamber is on Sunday 2/25:
-Braun Strowman vs. Elias Samson vs. John Cena vs. Roman Reigns vs. "The Miz" Mike Mizanin vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor - Elimination Chamber Match
-Alexa Bliss vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bayley Rose vs. Mickie James vs. Sonya Deville vs. Mandy Rose - Raw Women's Title Elimination Chamber Match
-The Bar(Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy) vs. Apollo Crews & Titus O'Neil - Raw Tag Team Titles
-Asuka Urai vs. Nia Jax
-Matt Hardy vs. Bray Wyatt
Fastlane is on Sunday 3/11:
-A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler - WWE Title
-Bobby Roode vs. Randy Orton - U.S. Title
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The New Day(Big E Langston & Kofi Kingston) - Smackdown Tag Team Titles
WrestleMania XXXIIII is on Sunday 4/8:
-A.J. Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura - WWE Title
TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION(www.impactwrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday has:
-Johnny Impact vs. Ethan Carter III
-Bobby Lashley & Eddie Edwards vs. Ohio Vs. Everything(Jake & Dave Crist)
-Moose vs. Alberto El Patrón
-Matt Sydal vs. Petey Williams - Grand Title
-The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik) vs. Trevor Lee & Caleb Konley
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
This week's TV show has:
-Silas Young vs. Kenny King - T.V. Title
Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Manhattan, NY
-The Addiction(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian), Scorpio Sky, & Shane Taylor vs. Marty Scurll, The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson), & "Hangman" Adam Page
-Flip Gordon vs. Cody Rhodes
-Soberano Jr. vs. "The Punishment" Damien Martinez
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
Honor Rising Part 1 on Friday 2/23 has:
-Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, & Chase Owens vs. Cody Rhodes, Marty Scurll, & "Hangman" Adam Page
-Hirooki Goto vs. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester - NEVER Openweight Title
-Dalton Castle, Jay Lethal, & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. "Switchblade" Jay White & The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor)
-Yujiro Kushida vs. Flip Gordon vs. Hiromu Takahashi
-Juice Robinson & David Finlay vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson)
-Jushin Liger, Delirious, & Cheeseburger vs. The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) & Hikuleo
-Katsuya Kitamura & Toa Henare vs. Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi
Honor Rising Part 2 on Saturday 2/24 has:
-Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi vs. Cody Rhodes & Marty Scurll
-Dalton Castle vs. Trent Barreta - ROH Heavyweight Title
-"Switchblade" Jay White & The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) & "Hangman" Adam Page
-Bad Luck Fale & The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) vs. Jushin Liger, Delirious, & Cheeseburger - NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Titles
-Flip Gordon & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Hiromu Takahashi & Bushi
-Jay Lethal, Juice Robinson, & David Finlay vs. Yujiro Takahashi, Chase Owens, & Hikuleo
-Toa Henare vs. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.luchaunderground.com)
Information on upcoming episodes will be posted when it becomes available.
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GLORY PRO WRESTLING(www.gloryprowrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 3/25 in Swansea, IL featuring the Gateway To Glory Tournament:
-Jake Something vs. Hakim Zane - Crown Of Glory Title
-Tournament Semifinals & Final
-Edvin Kudic vs. Kobe Durst - Tournament Round 1
-Sage Philips vs. Cole Radrick - Tournament Round 1
-Air Wolf vs. Pat Monix - Tournament Round 1
-Donovan Danhausen vs. Xavier Walker - Tournament Round 1
-No New Friends(Kevin Lee Davidson & Danny Adams) vs. The Viking War Party(Alex Herzog & Jake Parnell) vs. The Space Pirates(Space Monkey & Shane Sabre)
GPW has a show on Sunday 5/6 in Collinsville, IL:
-Jake Something, Myron Reed, Paco Gonzalez, & Stephen Wolf vs. Curt Stallion, Barackus, & The Boys From Jollyville(T-Money & Russ Myers) - Ultimate Survival Match
-Jeff Cobb vs. Moose
-D.J. Shiima Xion & Everett Connors vs. The Work Horsemen(Anthony Henry & James Drake) - United Glory Tag Team Titles
-Gary Jay vs. Jake Parnell - Knockouts-Only Match
-Darby Allin vs. Hakim Zane
-Tyler Matrix vs. Maxwell Jacob Feinstein
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/31 in St. Louis, MO(Concordia Turners Gym).
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 3/24 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ken Kasa vs. Marc Houston - Classic Title
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in St. Louis, MO.
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/24 in Alton, IL featuring the St. Louis Invitational Tournament:
-Davey Vega vs. Danny Adams - Gateway Heritage Title - Referee Greg Jovi
-Tournament Semifinals & Final
-Mike Outlaw vs. Paco Gonzalez - Tournament Round 1
-Mat Fitchett vs. Thomas Shire - Tournament Round 1
-Gary Jay vs. Christian Rose - Tournament Round 1
-Everett Connors vs. Matt Kenway - Tournament Round 1
-Donovan Danhausen vs. Josh Bishop
-Edvin Kudic & Allie Kat vs. Chris Mac & Angelus Layne
-Appearing: Dominic Garrini
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Moscow Mills, MO:
-"Superstar" Steve Fender & Brandon Espinosa vs. Scott Steiner & Kyle Roberts - Tag Team Titles
-Jayden Dominic Rose vs. Jack Gamble - Jr. Heavyweight Title
-Ace Hawkins vs. Karim Brigante - MWR Missouri Title
-Rex Fults vs. Jaden Roller
-Appearing: Arn Anderson, Cowboy Bob Orton, J.J. Dillon, Jimmy Hart
GATEWAY ELITE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/TheGatewayElite)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
STRIDE PRO WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/Cmaprowrestling/)
Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Marion, IL:
-Jay Spade vs. Tony Flood - Heavyweight Title
-Jose Magnifico vs. Anonymous - Stride Cup/Legacy Title Tournament Final
-Bull Bronson vs. Roger Matheus
-The D.R. Party(Dexter Roswell & Scott Phoenix) vs. Heath Hatton & Ax Allwardt - Tag Team Titles
WRESTLING OVER EVERYTHING(woe-wrestling.webnode.com)
Next show is Sunday 3/11 in Centreville, IL:
-Tyler Copeland & Benjamin U. Trust vs. Leone Mephisto & P.T. Beckham
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Madison, IL.
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CCW(www.capewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/24 in Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Austin Lane vs. Rumble Winner - Heavyweight Title
-20-Man Riot Rumble
-The Pinnacle(Hollis Giroux & Roger Matheus) vs. Mikey McFinnegan & Marko Stunt - Tag Team Titles
-Diamond Doll vs. Sarah Summers - Women's Title
-Brandon Espinosa vs. Bishop Kage
-"Sexy" Sarge O'Riley vs. Van Van Horn - Hair vs. Hair Match
PROVING GROUND PRO(www.facebook.com/PGPwrestling/)
Next show is Saturday 3/24 in Petersburg, IL.
NATIONAL WRASSLIN' LEAGUE(www.nwleague.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/23 in Overland Park, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Eddie Kingston - Kansas City Title
-The Foundation(Michael Strider & Ace Steel) vs. The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) - Tag Team Titles - Street Fight
-Gary Jay vs. Maverick - Spirit Of NWL Title
-Marti Belle & Savanna Stone vs. Carolina Rodriguez & Laynie Luck
-Dak Draper vs. Christian Rose
-Fuego Del Sol vs. Leonel Howlett
-Jet Royal & Anthony "Sharkbait" Gutierrez vs. Everett Connors & Rasheed Ali
-Buddy Shepherd vs. Niles Plonk
NWL has a show on Saturday 3/10 in Kansas City, KS.
NWL has a show on Friday 3/16 in O'Fallon, MO.
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EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Thursday 4/5 in Kenner, LA:
-Timothy Thatcher & WALTER vs. Daisuke Sekimoto & Munenori Sawa
-A.R. Fox vs. Will Ospreay
EVOLVE has a show on Friday 4/6 in Kenner, LA:
-Matt Riddle vs. Daisuke Sekimoto
-WALTER vs. Darby Allin
EVOLVE/WWN has a show on Friday 4/6 in Kenner, LA:
-Keith Lee vs. Daisuke Sekimoto - WWN Title
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Munenori Sawa - EVOLVE Title
-Chris Dickinson & Jaka vs. Timothy Thatcher & WALTER - Tag Team Titles
-Matt Riddle vs. Will Ospreay
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 3/23 in Reseda, CA:
-Chuck Taylor vs. Keith Lee - Heavyweight Title
-Matt Riddle vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
-Will Ospreay vs. Adam Brooks
-Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz vs. Flamita & Bandido
-Jeff Cobb vs. Jonah Rock
-Brody King vs. Jake Atlas vs. Eli Everfly vs. Douglas James
-Rey Horus vs. Joey Janela
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next Hour Of Power is on Saturday 2/24.
Next live event is on Saturday 3/17 in Philadelpia, PA featuring the Young Lions' Cup.
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/ThisIsWhyWeWrestle)
Next show is Saturday 2/24 in Cornelia, GA:
-Gunner Miller vs. Logan Creed - Heavyweight Title
-Slim J & Seth Delay vs. Corey Hollis & Brady Pierce
-The Northern Lights(Dynamic Dexter & Stevie Ray Frost) vs. Disorderly Conduct(Will Kaution & Keith Cage)
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 4/7 in New Orleans, LA.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/7 in Kenner, LA:
-Nicole Savoy vs. Mercedes Martinez - SHIMMER Title
-Nicole Matthews vs. Toni Storm
-Shazza McKenzie vs. Tessa Blanchard - Heart Of SHIMMER Title
SHIMMER has shows on Saturday 4/14 and Sunday 4/15 in Berwyn, IL.
RISE(www.rise-wrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 4/13 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Woodside, NY:
-Lufisto vs. Mercedes Martinez - SHINE Title
-Priscilla Kelly vs. Candy Cartwright - Nova Title
-Vanessa Kraven vs. Dementia D'Rose - Anything-Goes Match
-Rainbow Bright(Luscious Latasha & Gabby Gilbert) vs. Ruthless Ambition(Maria Manic & Penelope Ford)
-Kiera Hogan vs. Aerial Monroe
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 3/16 in Merrionette Park, IL:
-Jessicka Havok vs. Hudson Envy - Women's Title
-Appearing: Jushin Liger
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 2/25 in Austin, TX:
-Jason Silver vs. Gregory James - Heavyweight Title
-Ricky Starks vs. Jimmy Jacobs - T.V. Title
-Masada & Yul Hubbard vs. A.C.H. & Kody Lane - Tag Team Titles
-Sage Sin vs. Christi Jaynes - Joshi Title
-Angel Blue vs. Scotty Santiago
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling: http://www.saintlouiswrestling.com/
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-Commentators: Tom Phillips, Byron Saxton, & Corey Graves.
-Kevin Owens d. Dolph Ziggler via superkick after a distraction by Sami Zayn (9:03 aired).
-The Riot Squad(Ruby Riot, Sarah Logan, & Liv Morgan) d. Smackdown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, & Naomi Night when Riot pinned Becky after the short-arm soccer kick (8:54 aired).
-The New Day(Big E Langston & Xavier Woods)(w/ Kofi Kingston) d. Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable when Woods pinned Benjamin after a Shining Wizard (4:46 aired).
-The Bludgeon Brothers(Luke Harper & Erick Rowan) d. Eduardo Especial & Orville Rogers when Rowan pinned Rogers after he and Harper hit the double Razor's Edge (1:30).
-WWE Champion "The Phenomenal" A.J. Styles d. Baron Corbin(non-title) with the springboard forearm (8:01 aired). Owens & Zayn attacked Styles after the match, leading to a four-way brawl.
WWE Mixed Match Challenge
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Beth Phoenix, & Corey Graves.
-U.S. Champion "The Glorious" Bobby Roode & Smackdown Women's Champion Charlotte Flair d. Apollo Crews & Nia Jax(w/ Titus O'Neil & Dana Brooke) when Roode pinned Crews after the elevated DDT (8:39).
WWE 205 Live
-Commentators: Vic Joseph & Nigel McGuinness.
-Cruiserweight Title Tournament: "The Best-Kept Secret" Buddy Murphy d. Ariya Daivari with a pumphandle Samoan Drop (7:35).
-Gran Metalik & Lince Dorado(w/ Kalisto) d. Evan Daniels & Corazon Nogato when Lince pinned Nogato after the shooting star press (4:04).
-Cruiserweight Title Tournament: Mustafa Ali d. "The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher with the 0-5-4(imploding 450 Splash) (17:11).
-Quarterfinal matches: Cedric Alexander vs. T.J. Perkins, Kalisto vs. Roderick Strong, Mustafa Ali vs. Buddy Murphy, and Mark Andrews vs. Drew Gulak. Next week: Alexander vs. T.J.P. and Kalisto vs. Strong.
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WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT(www.wwe.com)
NXT this week has:
-Andrade Almas vs. Johnny Gargano - NXT Title vs. Gargano's Career
-"No Way" Jose Valenzuela vs. "Velveteen Dream" Patrick Clark
Main Event this week has:
-Rhyno & Heath Slater vs. The Revival(Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder)
-Gran Metalik vs. Tony Nese
Elimination Chamber is on Sunday 2/25:
-Braun Strowman vs. Elias Samson vs. John Cena vs. Roman Reigns vs. "The Miz" Mike Mizanin vs. Seth Rollins vs. Finn Bálor - Elimination Chamber Match
-Alexa Bliss vs. Sasha Banks vs. Bayley Rose vs. Mickie James vs. Sonya Deville vs. Mandy Rose - Raw Women's Title Elimination Chamber Match
-The Bar(Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy) vs. Apollo Crews & Titus O'Neil - Raw Tag Team Titles
-Asuka Urai vs. Nia Jax
-Matt Hardy vs. Bray Wyatt
Fastlane is on Sunday 3/11:
-A.J. Styles vs. Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin vs. Dolph Ziggler - WWE Title
-Bobby Roode vs. Randy Orton - U.S. Title
-Jimmy & Jey Uso vs. The New Day(Big E Langston & Kofi Kingston) - Smackdown Tag Team Titles
WrestleMania XXXIIII is on Sunday 4/8:
-A.J. Styles vs. Shinsuke Nakamura - WWE Title
TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION(www.impactwrestling.com)
Impact on Thursday has:
-Johnny Impact vs. Ethan Carter III
-Bobby Lashley & Eddie Edwards vs. Ohio Vs. Everything(Jake & Dave Crist)
-Moose vs. Alberto El Patrón
-Matt Sydal vs. Petey Williams - Grand Title
-The Latin-American XChange(Angel Ortiz & Santana Draztik) vs. Trevor Lee & Caleb Konley
RING OF HONOR(www.rohwrestling.com)
This week's TV show has:
-Silas Young vs. Kenny King - T.V. Title
Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Manhattan, NY
-The Addiction(Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian), Scorpio Sky, & Shane Taylor vs. Marty Scurll, The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson), & "Hangman" Adam Page
-Flip Gordon vs. Cody Rhodes
-Soberano Jr. vs. "The Punishment" Damien Martinez
NEW JAPAN PRO WRESTLING(www.njpw.co.jp/english)
Honor Rising Part 1 on Friday 2/23 has:
-Kenny Omega, Kota Ibushi, & Chase Owens vs. Cody Rhodes, Marty Scurll, & "Hangman" Adam Page
-Hirooki Goto vs. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester - NEVER Openweight Title
-Dalton Castle, Jay Lethal, & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. "Switchblade" Jay White & The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor)
-Yujiro Kushida vs. Flip Gordon vs. Hiromu Takahashi
-Juice Robinson & David Finlay vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson)
-Jushin Liger, Delirious, & Cheeseburger vs. The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) & Hikuleo
-Katsuya Kitamura & Toa Henare vs. Bad Luck Fale & Yujiro Takahashi
Honor Rising Part 2 on Saturday 2/24 has:
-Kenny Omega & Kota Ibushi vs. Cody Rhodes & Marty Scurll
-Dalton Castle vs. Trent Barreta - ROH Heavyweight Title
-"Switchblade" Jay White & The Best Friends(Trent Barreta & Chuck Taylor) vs. The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) & "Hangman" Adam Page
-Bad Luck Fale & The Guerrillas Of Destiny(Tama Tonga & Tanga Loa) vs. Jushin Liger, Delirious, & Cheeseburger - NEVER Openweight Six-Man Tag Team Titles
-Flip Gordon & Ryusuke Taguchi vs. Hiromu Takahashi & Bushi
-Jay Lethal, Juice Robinson, & David Finlay vs. Yujiro Takahashi, Chase Owens, & Hikuleo
-Toa Henare vs. "Beer City Bruiser" Matt Winchester
LUCHA UNDERGROUND(www.luchaunderground.com)
Information on upcoming episodes will be posted when it becomes available.
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GLORY PRO WRESTLING(www.gloryprowrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 3/25 in Swansea, IL featuring the Gateway To Glory Tournament:
-Jake Something vs. Hakim Zane - Crown Of Glory Title
-Tournament Semifinals & Final
-Edvin Kudic vs. Kobe Durst - Tournament Round 1
-Sage Philips vs. Cole Radrick - Tournament Round 1
-Air Wolf vs. Pat Monix - Tournament Round 1
-Donovan Danhausen vs. Xavier Walker - Tournament Round 1
-No New Friends(Kevin Lee Davidson & Danny Adams) vs. The Viking War Party(Alex Herzog & Jake Parnell) vs. The Space Pirates(Space Monkey & Shane Sabre)
GPW has a show on Sunday 5/6 in Collinsville, IL:
-Jake Something, Myron Reed, Paco Gonzalez, & Stephen Wolf vs. Curt Stallion, Barackus, & The Boys From Jollyville(T-Money & Russ Myers) - Ultimate Survival Match
-Jeff Cobb vs. Moose
-D.J. Shiima Xion & Everett Connors vs. The Work Horsemen(Anthony Henry & James Drake) - United Glory Tag Team Titles
-Gary Jay vs. Jake Parnell - Knockouts-Only Match
-Darby Allin vs. Hakim Zane
-Tyler Matrix vs. Maxwell Jacob Feinstein
DPW(www.dynamoprowrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/31 in St. Louis, MO(Concordia Turners Gym).
SICW(www.sicw.org)
Next show is Saturday 3/24 in East Carondelet, IL:
-Ken Kasa vs. Marc Houston - Classic Title
MMWA(www.southbroadwayac.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in St. Louis, MO.
PWCS(www.pwcswrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/24 in Alton, IL featuring the St. Louis Invitational Tournament:
-Davey Vega vs. Danny Adams - Gateway Heritage Title - Referee Greg Jovi
-Tournament Semifinals & Final
-Mike Outlaw vs. Paco Gonzalez - Tournament Round 1
-Mat Fitchett vs. Thomas Shire - Tournament Round 1
-Gary Jay vs. Christian Rose - Tournament Round 1
-Everett Connors vs. Matt Kenway - Tournament Round 1
-Donovan Danhausen vs. Josh Bishop
-Edvin Kudic & Allie Kat vs. Chris Mac & Angelus Layne
-Appearing: Dominic Garrini
HIGH RISK WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/hrwstl)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
WLW(www.harleyrace.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Moscow Mills, MO:
-"Superstar" Steve Fender & Brandon Espinosa vs. Scott Steiner & Kyle Roberts - Tag Team Titles
-Jayden Dominic Rose vs. Jack Gamble - Jr. Heavyweight Title
-Ace Hawkins vs. Karim Brigante - MWR Missouri Title
-Rex Fults vs. Jaden Roller
-Appearing: Arn Anderson, Cowboy Bob Orton, J.J. Dillon, Jimmy Hart
GATEWAY ELITE WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/TheGatewayElite)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
STRIDE PRO WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/Cmaprowrestling/)
Next show is Saturday 3/3 in Marion, IL:
-Jay Spade vs. Tony Flood - Heavyweight Title
-Jose Magnifico vs. Anonymous - Stride Cup/Legacy Title Tournament Final
-Bull Bronson vs. Roger Matheus
-The D.R. Party(Dexter Roswell & Scott Phoenix) vs. Heath Hatton & Ax Allwardt - Tag Team Titles
WRESTLING OVER EVERYTHING(woe-wrestling.webnode.com)
Next show is Sunday 3/11 in Centreville, IL:
-Tyler Copeland & Benjamin U. Trust vs. Leone Mephisto & P.T. Beckham
WORLD POWERHOUSE WRESTLING(sites.google.com/site/worldpowerhousewrestlingstl/home)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Madison, IL.
NEW BREED WRESTING(www.facebook.com/NewBreedMO)
Information on upcoming shows will be posted when it becomes available.
CCW(www.capewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/24 in Cape Girardeau, MO:
-Austin Lane vs. Rumble Winner - Heavyweight Title
-20-Man Riot Rumble
-The Pinnacle(Hollis Giroux & Roger Matheus) vs. Mikey McFinnegan & Marko Stunt - Tag Team Titles
-Diamond Doll vs. Sarah Summers - Women's Title
-Brandon Espinosa vs. Bishop Kage
-"Sexy" Sarge O'Riley vs. Van Van Horn - Hair vs. Hair Match
PROVING GROUND PRO(www.facebook.com/PGPwrestling/)
Next show is Saturday 3/24 in Petersburg, IL.
NATIONAL WRASSLIN' LEAGUE(www.nwleague.com)
Next show is Saturday 2/23 in Overland Park, KS:
-Jeremy Wyatt vs. Eddie Kingston - Kansas City Title
-The Foundation(Michael Strider & Ace Steel) vs. The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) - Tag Team Titles - Street Fight
-Gary Jay vs. Maverick - Spirit Of NWL Title
-Marti Belle & Savanna Stone vs. Carolina Rodriguez & Laynie Luck
-Dak Draper vs. Christian Rose
-Fuego Del Sol vs. Leonel Howlett
-Jet Royal & Anthony "Sharkbait" Gutierrez vs. Everett Connors & Rasheed Ali
-Buddy Shepherd vs. Niles Plonk
NWL has a show on Saturday 3/10 in Kansas City, KS.
NWL has a show on Friday 3/16 in O'Fallon, MO.
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EVOLVE(www.wwnlive.com & www.dgusa.tv)
Next show is Thursday 4/5 in Kenner, LA:
-Timothy Thatcher & WALTER vs. Daisuke Sekimoto & Munenori Sawa
-A.R. Fox vs. Will Ospreay
EVOLVE has a show on Friday 4/6 in Kenner, LA:
-Matt Riddle vs. Daisuke Sekimoto
-WALTER vs. Darby Allin
EVOLVE/WWN has a show on Friday 4/6 in Kenner, LA:
-Keith Lee vs. Daisuke Sekimoto - WWN Title
-Zack Sabre Jr. vs. Munenori Sawa - EVOLVE Title
-Chris Dickinson & Jaka vs. Timothy Thatcher & WALTER - Tag Team Titles
-Matt Riddle vs. Will Ospreay
PRO WRESTLING GUERRILLA(www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com)
Next show is Friday 3/23 in Reseda, CA:
-Chuck Taylor vs. Keith Lee - Heavyweight Title
-Matt Riddle vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
-Will Ospreay vs. Adam Brooks
-Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz vs. Flamita & Bandido
-Jeff Cobb vs. Jonah Rock
-Brody King vs. Jake Atlas vs. Eli Everfly vs. Douglas James
-Rey Horus vs. Joey Janela
CHIKARA(www.chikarapro.com)
Next Hour Of Power is on Saturday 2/24.
Next live event is on Saturday 3/17 in Philadelpia, PA featuring the Young Lions' Cup.
ANARCHY WRESTLING(www.facebook.com/ThisIsWhyWeWrestle)
Next show is Saturday 2/24 in Cornelia, GA:
-Gunner Miller vs. Logan Creed - Heavyweight Title
-Slim J & Seth Delay vs. Corey Hollis & Brady Pierce
-The Northern Lights(Dynamic Dexter & Stevie Ray Frost) vs. Disorderly Conduct(Will Kaution & Keith Cage)
HOUSE OF HARDCORE(www.houseofhardcore.net)
Next show is Saturday 4/7 in New Orleans, LA.
SHIMMER(www.shimmerwrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 4/7 in Kenner, LA:
-Nicole Savoy vs. Mercedes Martinez - SHIMMER Title
-Nicole Matthews vs. Toni Storm
-Shazza McKenzie vs. Tessa Blanchard - Heart Of SHIMMER Title
SHIMMER has shows on Saturday 4/14 and Sunday 4/15 in Berwyn, IL.
RISE(www.rise-wrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 4/13 in Berwyn, IL.
SHINE(www.shinewrestling.com)
Next show is Saturday 3/10 in Woodside, NY:
-Lufisto vs. Mercedes Martinez - SHINE Title
-Priscilla Kelly vs. Candy Cartwright - Nova Title
-Vanessa Kraven vs. Dementia D'Rose - Anything-Goes Match
-Rainbow Bright(Luscious Latasha & Gabby Gilbert) vs. Ruthless Ambition(Maria Manic & Penelope Ford)
-Kiera Hogan vs. Aerial Monroe
AAW(www.aawrestling.com)
Next show is Friday 3/16 in Merrionette Park, IL:
-Jessicka Havok vs. Hudson Envy - Women's Title
-Appearing: Jushin Liger
ACW(www.anarchychampionshipwrestling.com)
Next show is Sunday 2/25 in Austin, TX:
-Jason Silver vs. Gregory James - Heavyweight Title
-Ricky Starks vs. Jimmy Jacobs - T.V. Title
-Masada & Yul Hubbard vs. A.C.H. & Kody Lane - Tag Team Titles
-Sage Sin vs. Christi Jaynes - Joshi Title
-Angel Blue vs. Scotty Santiago
Missouri Wrestling Revival: http://www.missouriwrestlingrevival.com/
St. Louis Wrestling: http://www.saintlouiswrestling.com/
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Monday, February 19, 2018
WWE Raw
-Commentators: Michael Cole, Jonathan Coachman, & Corey Graves.
-Gauntlet Match(non-title): Seth Rollins d. Roman Reigns via rollup (12:47 aired). Rollins d. John Cena after the advanced curbstomp (38:41 aired). "The Drifter" Elias Samson d. Rollins with the Drift Away v2.0(swinging fisherman buster) (43:44 aired). Finn Bálor d. Elias with the Coup De Grace(top-rope double-stomp) (55:47 aired). Intercontinental Champion "The Miz" Mike Mizanin(w/ Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas) d. Bálor with the Skull-Crushing Finale (1:04:02 aired). Braun Strowman d. Miz(w/ Axel & Bo) with the running powerslam for the final win (1:11:30 aired).
-Next entrant to the WWE Hall Of Fame: "Double J" Jeff Jarrett. Wait, WHAT?!?
-Apollo Crews & Titus O'Neil(w/ Dana Brooke) d. Raw Tag Team Champions The Bar(Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy)(non-title) when Apollo rolled up Cesaro (4:32).
-"The Boss" Sasha Banks, Bayley Rose, & Mickie James d. Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss, Sonya Deville, & Mandy Rose(w/ Paige Knight) when Sasha made Alexa tap out to the Bank Statement(modified Crippler Crossface) (12:00 aired).
-Gauntlet Match(non-title): Seth Rollins d. Roman Reigns via rollup (12:47 aired). Rollins d. John Cena after the advanced curbstomp (38:41 aired). "The Drifter" Elias Samson d. Rollins with the Drift Away v2.0(swinging fisherman buster) (43:44 aired). Finn Bálor d. Elias with the Coup De Grace(top-rope double-stomp) (55:47 aired). Intercontinental Champion "The Miz" Mike Mizanin(w/ Curtis Axel & Bo Dallas) d. Bálor with the Skull-Crushing Finale (1:04:02 aired). Braun Strowman d. Miz(w/ Axel & Bo) with the running powerslam for the final win (1:11:30 aired).
-Next entrant to the WWE Hall Of Fame: "Double J" Jeff Jarrett. Wait, WHAT?!?
-Apollo Crews & Titus O'Neil(w/ Dana Brooke) d. Raw Tag Team Champions The Bar(Antonio Cesaro & Sheamus O'Shaunessy)(non-title) when Apollo rolled up Cesaro (4:32).
-"The Boss" Sasha Banks, Bayley Rose, & Mickie James d. Raw Women's Champion Alexa Bliss, Sonya Deville, & Mandy Rose(w/ Paige Knight) when Sasha made Alexa tap out to the Bank Statement(modified Crippler Crossface) (12:00 aired).
Sunday, February 18, 2018
Sunday Glory Pro Results From Edwardsville, IL
-Alpha Omega(Camaro Jackson & Kenny Alfonso) & Nathen Edwards d. “The Master Of Hairflips” Brandon Aarons, “Eye Candy” Elliot Paul, & Graham Bell when Edwards pinned Elliot after a pop-up Death Valley Driver (5:24).
-”The Warhorse” Jake Parnell d. “The Stiff Robo Ginger” Gary Jay after a double-stomp to the back of the head (11:23).
-”The Wounded Owl” Lufisto d. Savanna Stone with the Burning Hammer (9:41).
-No New Friends(Kevin Lee Davidson & “The Millennial” Danny Adams) d. The Pride(Matt Kenway & Edvin Kudic) when K.L.D. pinned Kudic after the spinebuster (10:43).
-A.C.H.(subbing for Trevor Lee) d. Tyler Matrix with the Buster Call(brainbuster) (14:58).
-Everett Connors & D.J. Shiima Xion(substituting for previous tag team partner “Unbreakable” Michael Elgin) d. The Besties In The World(“The Miracle Worker” Davey Vega & “The Dirty Rook” Mat Fitchett) to retain the United Glory Tag Team Titles; The Besties set up for their double-team Brain Eater (brainbuster onto the knee/flying knee strike), but Connors got out of it and Fitchett hit Vega by mistake. Connors sunset-flipped Vega for the pin as D.J. Z frog-splashed Fitchett to cut him off (15:29).
-”The Mad Dragon” Hakim Zane won a six-way match with “Sensational” Stevie Fierce, Gringo Loco, “The Fresh Prince Of Mid-Air” Trey Miguel, “Rich Homie Juice” A.J. Gray(subbing for Sami Callihan), and Brandon Espinosa when he made Espy tap out to the Crippler Crossface (11:06).
-The Boys From Jollyville(T-Money & Nasty Russ Myers)(w/ Barackus) d. “Hot Fire” Myron Reed & “The Leader Of The Pack” Stephen Wolf; T-Money pinned Wolf after a top-rope splash by Myers (9:42).
-Jake Something won a triple threat match with “The Lone Star” Curt Stallion and Paco Gonzalez to retain the Crown Of Glory Title. The Boys From Jollyville got involved after the referee was knocked down, then Myron Reed ran out to help before Barackus entered the fray as well. The extra parties were cleared out, leaving Something and Paco to finish things; Something pinned Paco after the Fire Thunder Driver (16:10).
-Tetsuya Naito d. A.R. Fox with the Destino(sitout Asai DDT) (12:25).
Saturday, February 17, 2018
Weekend wrestling
WWE Main Event
-Commentators: Vic Joseph & Nigel McGuinness.
-Heath Slater(w/ Rhyno) d. Curt Hawkins via crucifix on the mat (5:02).
-Cedric Alexander d. Ariya Daivari with the Lumbar Check(belly-to-back double-knee backbreaker) (3:53 aired).
ROH TV
-Commentators: Ian Riccaboni & Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana.
-Jay Lethal d. Flip Gordon with the Lethal Injection(rope-handspring Cutter) (10:18 aired).
-Women Of Honor Title Tournament: Brandi Rhodes d. Karen Q by faking an ankle injury, then luring Karen into a small package for the flash pin (5:00 aired).
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) & "Hangman" Adam Page d. The Addiction("The Almighty" Christopher Daniels & "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian) & Scorpio Sky to retain the Six-Man Tag Team Titles . SoCal Uncensored initially won when Daniels pinned Matt Jackson after Scorpio Sky hit him with one of the title belts behind the referee's back (9:50), but Bully Ray made an appearance as Ring Of Honor's new "enforcer" and ordered the match to be restarted. That led to Matt pinning Daniels after the Bucks hit the Meltzer Driver(springboard-somersault spike Tombstone) (0:33 of the restart, 10:23 total).
-Next week: "The Last Real Man" Silas Young vs. Kenny King for the T.V. Title.
-Commentators: Vic Joseph & Nigel McGuinness.
-Heath Slater(w/ Rhyno) d. Curt Hawkins via crucifix on the mat (5:02).
-Cedric Alexander d. Ariya Daivari with the Lumbar Check(belly-to-back double-knee backbreaker) (3:53 aired).
ROH TV
-Commentators: Ian Riccaboni & Colt "Boom Boom" Cabana.
-Jay Lethal d. Flip Gordon with the Lethal Injection(rope-handspring Cutter) (10:18 aired).
-Women Of Honor Title Tournament: Brandi Rhodes d. Karen Q by faking an ankle injury, then luring Karen into a small package for the flash pin (5:00 aired).
-The Young Bucks(Matt & Nick Jackson) & "Hangman" Adam Page d. The Addiction("The Almighty" Christopher Daniels & "The Heavy Metal Rebel" Frankie Kazarian) & Scorpio Sky to retain the Six-Man Tag Team Titles . SoCal Uncensored initially won when Daniels pinned Matt Jackson after Scorpio Sky hit him with one of the title belts behind the referee's back (9:50), but Bully Ray made an appearance as Ring Of Honor's new "enforcer" and ordered the match to be restarted. That led to Matt pinning Daniels after the Bucks hit the Meltzer Driver(springboard-somersault spike Tombstone) (0:33 of the restart, 10:23 total).
-Next week: "The Last Real Man" Silas Young vs. Kenny King for the T.V. Title.
Saturday SICW Results From East Carondelet, IL
-Keith Smith Jr.(w/ “The King Of Chaos”, Ricky Cruz) d. Mauler McDarby with the fireman's-carry double-knee gutbuster (8:52).
-Moondog Rover d. “The Enforcer” Jimmy D after a cross-bodyblock (6:12).
-Billy McNeil d. Waco after a flying elbowdrop off the top to the back (8:04).
-”Your Canadian Hero” Sean Vincent & “The Wrestling Machine” Dave Vaughn d. “Volatile” Curtis Wylde & Bubba Troll(w/ Wyldefyre) by DQ when Troll threw Vincent over the top rope (10:39).
-Bobby D d. “The Icon” Chris Hargas(w/ Travis Cook) by countout when Hargas and Cook walked out on the match (0:54).
-”Night Train/Gorgeous/Great One” Gary Jackson d. The Big Texan by DQ; Waco passed in a roll of tape which Texan used to bind Jackson to the corner, then beat him down past the referee's five-count (9:04).
-Flash Flanagan d. Superstar Steve Fender(w/ Travis Cook) by countering a leglock into a rollup pin while holding the ropes (19:03).
-”Ironman” Ken Kasa d. “Big Country” Clint Poe(w/ Big Daddy) to retain the Classic Title; the referee was bumped and Big Daddy attempted to interfere, but Poe accidentally knocked his manager off the apron. Kasa hit Poe with Big Daddy's cane while the official was still dazed and scored the pin (11:03).
WOE Special Comment
Now, as promised, a special comment about Sunday's Wrestling Over Everything show at the River's Edge Community Center in Centreville, Illinois.
DISCLAIMER: I'm biased. Deal with it.
This is my story and I'm sticking to it: Previous WOE shows had started at 6 PM on Sundays. I had gotten a Facebook event alert, but I didn't think much of it as wrestling shows are usually tagged for the time the doors open(i.e. an hour before bell time). As it turned out, the posters and flyer did have 5 PM as the start time and I'll be more careful with that in the future. (I made a similar mistake last year when I forgot about Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling's move to an earlier start time, going from 8 to 7 PM.) I left relatively early(*I* thought) and got to the building around 5:30, only discovering as I walked in the door that the show was in progress. Oops. (If the videos of the first three matches of the show are put online, please let me know so I can check them out.)
While The Landlord was seemingly driven out of power at the previous show, he appeared to still be in charge on this night. Darkside had been set up as the new General Manager between shows but was nowhere to be found at this event.
Your ring announcers were Chris Kaelin & Moe Romero-Kennedy; your referees were Jason Pemberton and Will Chambers.
Early results: "The Infamous" Tyler Copeland d. Tony Esteem(in his WOE debut) with the Last Chancery; The Big Texan d. Benjamin Ulysses Trust with the double-underhook powerbomb, but the younger and smaller Trust put up a good fight. "The Predator" Jake Prater was dominant against the masked Orange Lazarus, putting him away with an old-school powerbomb(I arrived at the venue during this bout and saw the ending).
D.J. Brown vs. Brandon Espinosa: Brown is a Memphis competitor and was making his debut appearance in the St. Louis area against a mainstay of the region. While Brown had a competitive showing against the multi-time titleholder, Espy picked up the win via brainbuster in 13:48.
Leone Mephisto(w/ Ace Roberts) vs. "The Notorious" P.T. Beckham for the Heavyweight Title: Beckham was a fan favorite by default in this matchup, vowing to make the most of his biggest opportunity to date. Beckham very nearly made the most of his chance as he nearly had the champion beaten after a Skull-Crushing Finale...but Tyler Copeland ran out to pull Beckham from the ring, ramming him into the ringpost before attacking Mephisto! The referee called for the bell at 11:42...while the target of Copeland's aggression was clearly Mephisto, he had attacked Beckham first so Beckham was awarded by disqualification victory. Mephisto and Beckham ganged up on Copeland(with Beckham pissed that he had been denied a potential title victory), but Copeland got some unexpected help from Benjamin U. Trust...that set up a tag match for the next show on March 11th.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Bottle of water.
Jayson Virtue vs. The Enforcer vs. Azrael "The Nightmare" Knight(w/ Celina) vs. David X: This was a match to determine who would become a full-time member of the WOE roster; all four men appeared to be from the Cottage Hills Wrestling Alliance, though Virtue had competed for Wrestling Invades Alton/America. I had seen Enforcer the previous night at World Powerhouse Wrestling; David X was once one-half of the #PROSTATUS team with the man now known as P.T. Beckham. This match was just a bit disjointed and featured more than one instance of a person whiffing on a top-rope move and then going for the pin anyway. I got the best impression of Azrael Knight of the four...maybe I'll see more of him down the line. At any rate, Virtue got the winning fall on Enforcer after a superkick in 5:17.
The next match was delayed slightly as the bottom rope broke loose...it took a few minutes to fix things up before the event could proceed.
Billy McNeil vs. "The Unholy Father" Richard Faith for the Interstate Title: Faith had the size and power advantage, but Billy had the speed and agility as well as the experience edge. Faith was able to slow the pace to maintain control, but McNeil rallied late in the contest. He went to the top rope to finish, but Faith shoved the referee into the ropes and then crotched McNeil on the top turnbuckle. With the official down, Faith bashed McNeil in the head with his "good book" and then finished with the Blackhole Slam in 8:47 to win the Interstate Title!
"2.0" Da'Marius Jones & LaMarcus Clinton vs. The Sabotage Squad(Krispy 2 Pop & John Boi) for the Tag Team Titles: I wasn't sure what to expect here, but these two teams worked really well together. With time, perhaps Jones and L.M.C. will gel into a really strong tag team combination. It was the best I'd seen the Sabotage Squad look in the short time I've been watching them. It looks like the feud between these two tandems will continue as they fought to a ten-minute draw, the bell ringing right after the champions hit their Flapjack/Paydirt combo on Krispy. (By my stopwatch it was closer to 11:25, but hey.)
I've got a full weekend ahead of me with Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling tonight in East Carondelet, Illinois (at 7 PM, not 8!). Also, I am making my commentary debut for Glory Pro Wrestling on Sunday afternoon, so I'm looking forward to that...it should be a great show! The month of February will wrap up with Pro Wrestling Championship Series next Saturday in Alton, IL with the St. Louis Invitational Tournament.
That's my special comment for this, the ninth wrestling show I've attended in the year 2018. 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.
This is my story and I'm sticking to it: Previous WOE shows had started at 6 PM on Sundays. I had gotten a Facebook event alert, but I didn't think much of it as wrestling shows are usually tagged for the time the doors open(i.e. an hour before bell time). As it turned out, the posters and flyer did have 5 PM as the start time and I'll be more careful with that in the future. (I made a similar mistake last year when I forgot about Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling's move to an earlier start time, going from 8 to 7 PM.) I left relatively early(*I* thought) and got to the building around 5:30, only discovering as I walked in the door that the show was in progress. Oops. (If the videos of the first three matches of the show are put online, please let me know so I can check them out.)
While The Landlord was seemingly driven out of power at the previous show, he appeared to still be in charge on this night. Darkside had been set up as the new General Manager between shows but was nowhere to be found at this event.
Your ring announcers were Chris Kaelin & Moe Romero-Kennedy; your referees were Jason Pemberton and Will Chambers.
Early results: "The Infamous" Tyler Copeland d. Tony Esteem(in his WOE debut) with the Last Chancery; The Big Texan d. Benjamin Ulysses Trust with the double-underhook powerbomb, but the younger and smaller Trust put up a good fight. "The Predator" Jake Prater was dominant against the masked Orange Lazarus, putting him away with an old-school powerbomb(I arrived at the venue during this bout and saw the ending).
D.J. Brown vs. Brandon Espinosa: Brown is a Memphis competitor and was making his debut appearance in the St. Louis area against a mainstay of the region. While Brown had a competitive showing against the multi-time titleholder, Espy picked up the win via brainbuster in 13:48.
Leone Mephisto(w/ Ace Roberts) vs. "The Notorious" P.T. Beckham for the Heavyweight Title: Beckham was a fan favorite by default in this matchup, vowing to make the most of his biggest opportunity to date. Beckham very nearly made the most of his chance as he nearly had the champion beaten after a Skull-Crushing Finale...but Tyler Copeland ran out to pull Beckham from the ring, ramming him into the ringpost before attacking Mephisto! The referee called for the bell at 11:42...while the target of Copeland's aggression was clearly Mephisto, he had attacked Beckham first so Beckham was awarded by disqualification victory. Mephisto and Beckham ganged up on Copeland(with Beckham pissed that he had been denied a potential title victory), but Copeland got some unexpected help from Benjamin U. Trust...that set up a tag match for the next show on March 11th.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): Bottle of water.
Jayson Virtue vs. The Enforcer vs. Azrael "The Nightmare" Knight(w/ Celina) vs. David X: This was a match to determine who would become a full-time member of the WOE roster; all four men appeared to be from the Cottage Hills Wrestling Alliance, though Virtue had competed for Wrestling Invades Alton/America. I had seen Enforcer the previous night at World Powerhouse Wrestling; David X was once one-half of the #PROSTATUS team with the man now known as P.T. Beckham. This match was just a bit disjointed and featured more than one instance of a person whiffing on a top-rope move and then going for the pin anyway. I got the best impression of Azrael Knight of the four...maybe I'll see more of him down the line. At any rate, Virtue got the winning fall on Enforcer after a superkick in 5:17.
The next match was delayed slightly as the bottom rope broke loose...it took a few minutes to fix things up before the event could proceed.
Billy McNeil vs. "The Unholy Father" Richard Faith for the Interstate Title: Faith had the size and power advantage, but Billy had the speed and agility as well as the experience edge. Faith was able to slow the pace to maintain control, but McNeil rallied late in the contest. He went to the top rope to finish, but Faith shoved the referee into the ropes and then crotched McNeil on the top turnbuckle. With the official down, Faith bashed McNeil in the head with his "good book" and then finished with the Blackhole Slam in 8:47 to win the Interstate Title!
"2.0" Da'Marius Jones & LaMarcus Clinton vs. The Sabotage Squad(Krispy 2 Pop & John Boi) for the Tag Team Titles: I wasn't sure what to expect here, but these two teams worked really well together. With time, perhaps Jones and L.M.C. will gel into a really strong tag team combination. It was the best I'd seen the Sabotage Squad look in the short time I've been watching them. It looks like the feud between these two tandems will continue as they fought to a ten-minute draw, the bell ringing right after the champions hit their Flapjack/Paydirt combo on Krispy. (By my stopwatch it was closer to 11:25, but hey.)
I've got a full weekend ahead of me with Southern Illinois Championship Wrestling tonight in East Carondelet, Illinois (at 7 PM, not 8!). Also, I am making my commentary debut for Glory Pro Wrestling on Sunday afternoon, so I'm looking forward to that...it should be a great show! The month of February will wrap up with Pro Wrestling Championship Series next Saturday in Alton, IL with the St. Louis Invitational Tournament.
That's my special comment for this, the ninth wrestling show I've attended in the year 2018. Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.
-PB, Watching Wrestling Wrong Since 1991
P.S. We are all marks.
Show results
Friday PWG results from Reseda, CA:
-Adam Brooks d. Brody King.
-Dalton Castle d. Joey Janela.
-Travis Banks d. David Starr.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Flip Gordon.
-Keith Lee d. Matt Riddle.
-Chuck Taylor d. Trent Barreta to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday CHIKARA results from Philadelphia, PA:
-Cornelius Crummels & Sonny Defarge d. The Beach Bums(T.J. Crawford & Flamingo Freddy IV).
-Rory Gulak d. Travis Huckabee.
-Warren Barksdale d. Clothesline Curtis.
-Ursa Minor d. The Proletariat Boar Of Moldova.
-Joey Janela & Penelope Ford d. Xyberhawx 2000(Razerhawk & Sylverhawk).
-Ophidian d. Frightmare.
-Merlok, "Oceania" Ashley Vox, Cajun Crawdad, & Hermit Crab d. The Throwbacks(Dasher Hatfield & "Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti), Fire Ant, & Hype Rockwell.
-The Whisper d. Tony Deppen to retain the Young Lions' Cup.
-The Closers(Rick Roland & Sloan Caprice) d. Los Ice Creams(El Hijo Del Ice Cream & Ice Cream Jr.) in a best-of-three-falls match to win the Campeonates De Parejas.
-Juan Francisco De Coronado d. Oleg The Usurper to retain the Grand Championship.
-Green Ant II d. The Lithuanian Snow Troll.
Saturday EVOLVE results from Woodside, NY:
-Darby Allin won a triple threat match with Jarek 1:20 and Jason Kincaid.
-Fred Yehi d. Dominic Garrini.
-Anthony Henry d. Tracy Williams.
-Chris Dickinson & Jaka fought The End(Odinson & Parrow) to a double DQ to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Matt Riddle d. James Drake in a no-rope-breaks match.
-Keith Lee d. A.R. Fox to retain the WWN Title.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Austin Theory to retain the EVOLVE Title.
Saturday AAW results from Chicago, IL:
-Eddie Kingston & David Starr d. Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist).
-Paco Gonzalez won a four-corner match with Ace Romero, Maxwell Jacob Feinstein, and Hakim Zane.
-Jeff Cobb d. Dezmond Xavier.
-The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) d. Stephen Wolf & Trey Miguel to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Myron Reed d. Michael Elgin.
-Jake Something & Curt Stallion d. Colt Cabana & Chuck Taylor.
-Trevor Lee d. D.J. Shiima Xion to win the Heritage Title.
-A.C.H. d. Jimmy Jacobs to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Tetsuya Naito d. Sami Callihan.
Sunday EVOLVE results from Joppa, MD:
-Dominic Garrini d. Kyle The Beast.
-Rayo won a triple threat match with Ace Perry and Dante Caballero.
-Jason Kincaid d. Jarek 1:20.
-The End(Odinson & Parrow) d. The Work Horsemen(Anthony Henry & James Drake).
-Fred Yehi d. Shane Mercer.
-EVOLVE Champion Zack Sabre Jr. d. Tag Team Champion Chris Dickinson in a non-title match.
-Joe Keys d. Ken Dixon.
-WWN Champion Keith Lee d. Tracy Williams in a non-title no-holds-barred match.
-Matt Riddle won a four-way dance with Tag Team Champion Jaka, Darby Allin, and Austin Theory.
-Adam Brooks d. Brody King.
-Dalton Castle d. Joey Janela.
-Travis Banks d. David Starr.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Flip Gordon.
-Keith Lee d. Matt Riddle.
-Chuck Taylor d. Trent Barreta to retain the Heavyweight Title.
Saturday CHIKARA results from Philadelphia, PA:
-Cornelius Crummels & Sonny Defarge d. The Beach Bums(T.J. Crawford & Flamingo Freddy IV).
-Rory Gulak d. Travis Huckabee.
-Warren Barksdale d. Clothesline Curtis.
-Ursa Minor d. The Proletariat Boar Of Moldova.
-Joey Janela & Penelope Ford d. Xyberhawx 2000(Razerhawk & Sylverhawk).
-Ophidian d. Frightmare.
-Merlok, "Oceania" Ashley Vox, Cajun Crawdad, & Hermit Crab d. The Throwbacks(Dasher Hatfield & "Mr. Touchdown" Mark Angelosetti), Fire Ant, & Hype Rockwell.
-The Whisper d. Tony Deppen to retain the Young Lions' Cup.
-The Closers(Rick Roland & Sloan Caprice) d. Los Ice Creams(El Hijo Del Ice Cream & Ice Cream Jr.) in a best-of-three-falls match to win the Campeonates De Parejas.
-Juan Francisco De Coronado d. Oleg The Usurper to retain the Grand Championship.
-Green Ant II d. The Lithuanian Snow Troll.
Saturday EVOLVE results from Woodside, NY:
-Darby Allin won a triple threat match with Jarek 1:20 and Jason Kincaid.
-Fred Yehi d. Dominic Garrini.
-Anthony Henry d. Tracy Williams.
-Chris Dickinson & Jaka fought The End(Odinson & Parrow) to a double DQ to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Matt Riddle d. James Drake in a no-rope-breaks match.
-Keith Lee d. A.R. Fox to retain the WWN Title.
-Zack Sabre Jr. d. Austin Theory to retain the EVOLVE Title.
Saturday AAW results from Chicago, IL:
-Eddie Kingston & David Starr d. Ohio Is 4 Killers(Jake & Dave Crist).
-Paco Gonzalez won a four-corner match with Ace Romero, Maxwell Jacob Feinstein, and Hakim Zane.
-Jeff Cobb d. Dezmond Xavier.
-The Besties In The World(Davey Vega & Mat Fitchett) d. Stephen Wolf & Trey Miguel to retain the Tag Team Titles.
-Myron Reed d. Michael Elgin.
-Jake Something & Curt Stallion d. Colt Cabana & Chuck Taylor.
-Trevor Lee d. D.J. Shiima Xion to win the Heritage Title.
-A.C.H. d. Jimmy Jacobs to retain the Heavyweight Title.
-Tetsuya Naito d. Sami Callihan.
Sunday EVOLVE results from Joppa, MD:
-Dominic Garrini d. Kyle The Beast.
-Rayo won a triple threat match with Ace Perry and Dante Caballero.
-Jason Kincaid d. Jarek 1:20.
-The End(Odinson & Parrow) d. The Work Horsemen(Anthony Henry & James Drake).
-Fred Yehi d. Shane Mercer.
-EVOLVE Champion Zack Sabre Jr. d. Tag Team Champion Chris Dickinson in a non-title match.
-Joe Keys d. Ken Dixon.
-WWN Champion Keith Lee d. Tracy Williams in a non-title no-holds-barred match.
-Matt Riddle won a four-way dance with Tag Team Champion Jaka, Darby Allin, and Austin Theory.
Thursday, February 15, 2018
WPW Special Comment
Now, as promised, a special comment about Saturday's World Powerhouse Wrestling show at the American Legion Hall in O'Fallon, Illinois.
DISCLAIMER: I'm biased. Deal with it.
This would have been the weekend for the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance's monthly offering at the South Broadway Athletic Club, but Mardi Gras took precedence and left us with a rare month without an MMWA event. Several central Illinois promotions cancelled their Saturday night shows due to winter weather conditions. I had not been to a WPW show in a good while, so I made the short drive to O'Fallon, IL for this one. As it turned out, I had done a comedy show in this venue a few years back so I remembered the building. I also had good company as I hung out with Big Bad Ben and Outtkast for most of the show.
Your ring announcer was Jason Halbert(who apparently doubled as the evil authority figure for the night); your referees were Gideon Morbid and two guys I didn't know, one of whom wore a fedora during his matches.
Marcellus Knyght vs. "The Notorious" P.T. Beckham vs. "Ruthless" Rich Davis(w/ valets) for the No Limits Title: I'll fully admit to not being up on the current storylines in WPW. Knyght was the main fan favorite and Davis was the main rulebreaker with Beckham somewhere in between. Davis' ladies got in cheapshots at times when one of the opponents was down on the floor...since multi-way matches tend to be no-DQ by default nowadays, there wasn't much the official could do about it. However, the interference would prove to be his downfall as one of the ladies hit Davis with a chain by mistake, leading to Knyght finishing him off with a Skyhigh-style sitout spinebuster in 11:48.
Heavyweight Champion The Searcher(w/ Judge Chipster) came out to enlighten the fans...the latest rulebreaker faction in the company(in the tradition of The Legion and The Independent Icons) has been "The Fallen", comprised of Searcher, Scar, and "The Butcher" Damian Blade. However, Xavier Frost and his associates had put Scar and Blade on the shelf with injuries, leaving the champion on his own for the moment. Frost has an upcoming title shot, but that night he was defending against Victor Cortez. As always, Searcher was confident in his chances of winning.
Keith Smith & Keith Smith Jr. vs. The Sabotage Squad(Krispy 2 Pop & John Boi): I had read that Keith Jr. was wrestling for WPW, but it was a surprise to find out that Keith Sr. had returned to in-ring competition alongside his son. As expected, chops were dished out by both Smiths...the Squad's bodysuits could only provide so much protection on this night. The Squad was able to get some sustained offense on Keith Jr., but it didn't last...the Smiths cleaned house and Keith Jr. got the pinfall on Krispy after a fireman's-carry double-knee gutbuster in 8:06.
Battle Royal For The Vacant U.S. Title: Damian Blade was the previous titleholder, but the championship had been vacated due to the injuries inflicted by Xavier Frost and Victor Cortez at a previous event. The participants were: Tag Team Champions Pretty Young Things Inc.("Hot Chocolate" Curtis Payne & Playboy Double H)(w/ Pimpin' Al Blundy), The Sabotage Squad, Chico Es Loco, No Limits Champion Marcellus Knyght, Jake Prater(w/ Ivan Strokgenovf), Keith Smith, Keith Smith Jr., and The Enforcer(a guy I hadn't seen and mistakenly identified as Alexander Steele at first; I'm told he's from the Cottage Hills Wrestling Alliance). I thought Ivan would be in the battle royal as well, but he never entered the ring so that gave us a field of ten. Payne has noticably lost a good amount of weight, looking as svelte as I've seen him in a while. Early in the bout, it seemed like some guys were just standing around instead of trying for eliminations...I couldn't tell you the nature of battle royal experience from a wrestler's perspective, but that would seem to be a primary goal. Order of elimination: Enforcer, Knyght, Prater, Krispy, John Boi, and Keith Jr.(accidentally eliminated by his father). That left the tag champs, Chico, and Keith Sr....Payne and Playboy worked together but were eliminated to leave Keith and Chico. However, Keith decided to voluntarily vault over the top rope and drop to the floor, eliminating himself to give Chico the win and the title in 9:45. Keith said that he didn't care about winning titles at this point in his career and he wished Chico well in defending his championship...leading to a tense confrontation between Chico and the PYT faction.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): One root beer. The bar area was downstairs from the room where the wrestling was taking place, meaning that you had to leave that room if you wanted a beverage. Food was available on site, at any rate, but I didn't feel like getting anything for once. (Yes, I've gotten fat, I'm aware.)
Xavier Frost(w/ Victor Cortez & Miss Hyde(?)) vs. Tony Angel: I didn't clearly hear the valet's name, but she seemed to be specifically be with Cortez. Frost seemed to have found the weight that Payne lost. Frost had won a recent match for a future Heavyweight Title shot, so he was looking for momentum against the veteran Angel. However, it was not to be as the referee was accidentally knocked down, allowing Searcher to hit the ring and whack Frost with the title belt from behind. Angel took advantage of the situation to score the cheap win in 6:04 once the referee revived. Frost was understandably upset about how things had played out, vowing revenge once he got Searcher in the ring with the title on the line. He noted that the next WPW show would feature the contract signing for the match and said Searcher could name whatever stipulation he wanted.
Pretty Young Things Inc.("Hot Chocolate" Curtis Payne & Playboy Double H)(w/ Pimpin' Al Blundy) vs. "The Russian Bear" Ivan Strokgenovf & "The Predator" Jake Prater for the Tag Team Titles: I hadn't seen Prater in action until fairly recently at Wrestling Over Everything; he and Ivan made an imposing tag team combination, but the champs had experience on their side. I hadn't seen Playboy in a very long time...he's always been good at raising the ire of the fans. Prater noticably did the lion's share of the work, taking the abuse from the titleholders before making the hot tag to Ivan. The official(Morbid) was knocked down in this one as well, leading to Blundy attempting to interfere...but Ivan and Prater turned the tables and cornered the manager. Ivan held Blundy for Prater to strike, but Blundy slipped out of Ivan's grasp and Prater accidentally hit his partner. Playboy brought in one of the title belts and leveled Prater with it, allowing Payne to get the three-count in 14:08. (Two ref bump and belt shot finishes in a row?)
The Searcher(w/ Judge Chipster) vs. "The Latin Assassin" Victor Cortez(w/ Xavier Frost & Miss Hyde) for the Heavyweight Title: Despite having been in the business for a long time, Searcher still has uncanny agility for a man his size...though he doesn't seem to be throwing the suicide dives like he once did. Things broke down near the end of the bout and Miss Hyde tried to stop Chipster from using his gavel as a weapon(while the referee was occupied with Frost). It didn't quite work out and Searcher hit Cortez with the gavel for the tainted win in 11:41. BUT WAIT~! The official discovered the weapon after the fact and reversed the decision, giving Cortez the disqualification victory...but the championship remained with The Searcher. All hell broke loose afterwards as Frost got involved in the situation, leading to several wrestlers running out to join the fray. The challenge was made for an impromptu eight-man tag...
Xavier Frost, "The Latin Assassin" Victor Cortez, "The Russian Bear" Ivan Strokgenovf, & "The Predator" Jake Prater(w/ Miss Hyde) vs. Heavyweight Champion The Searcher, Tag Team Champions Pretty Young Things Inc.("Hot Chocolate" Curtis Payne & Playboy Double H), & Tony Angel(w/ Judge Chipster & Pimpin' Al Blundy): I suspect the issues between PYT and Ivan/Prater are not quite over yet. Unsurprisingly this broke down into another wild fight, during which Searcher and Cortez were left in the ring...and Cortez was able to take Searcher down into a Crippler Crossface, getting the surprise tapout in 10:25! The good guys stood tall to cap off the show...Frost said the title was coming home with him in the near future, but noted that Cortez would get the first shot after that. Cue Home Sweet Home by Motley Crue, that's a wrap.
My weekend wasn't quite over yet, but I had a bit of a miscue on the start time of WOE...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 eighth wrestling show I've attended in the year 2018. 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.
This would have been the weekend for the Mid-Missouri Wrestling Alliance's monthly offering at the South Broadway Athletic Club, but Mardi Gras took precedence and left us with a rare month without an MMWA event. Several central Illinois promotions cancelled their Saturday night shows due to winter weather conditions. I had not been to a WPW show in a good while, so I made the short drive to O'Fallon, IL for this one. As it turned out, I had done a comedy show in this venue a few years back so I remembered the building. I also had good company as I hung out with Big Bad Ben and Outtkast for most of the show.
Your ring announcer was Jason Halbert(who apparently doubled as the evil authority figure for the night); your referees were Gideon Morbid and two guys I didn't know, one of whom wore a fedora during his matches.
Marcellus Knyght vs. "The Notorious" P.T. Beckham vs. "Ruthless" Rich Davis(w/ valets) for the No Limits Title: I'll fully admit to not being up on the current storylines in WPW. Knyght was the main fan favorite and Davis was the main rulebreaker with Beckham somewhere in between. Davis' ladies got in cheapshots at times when one of the opponents was down on the floor...since multi-way matches tend to be no-DQ by default nowadays, there wasn't much the official could do about it. However, the interference would prove to be his downfall as one of the ladies hit Davis with a chain by mistake, leading to Knyght finishing him off with a Skyhigh-style sitout spinebuster in 11:48.
Heavyweight Champion The Searcher(w/ Judge Chipster) came out to enlighten the fans...the latest rulebreaker faction in the company(in the tradition of The Legion and The Independent Icons) has been "The Fallen", comprised of Searcher, Scar, and "The Butcher" Damian Blade. However, Xavier Frost and his associates had put Scar and Blade on the shelf with injuries, leaving the champion on his own for the moment. Frost has an upcoming title shot, but that night he was defending against Victor Cortez. As always, Searcher was confident in his chances of winning.
Keith Smith & Keith Smith Jr. vs. The Sabotage Squad(Krispy 2 Pop & John Boi): I had read that Keith Jr. was wrestling for WPW, but it was a surprise to find out that Keith Sr. had returned to in-ring competition alongside his son. As expected, chops were dished out by both Smiths...the Squad's bodysuits could only provide so much protection on this night. The Squad was able to get some sustained offense on Keith Jr., but it didn't last...the Smiths cleaned house and Keith Jr. got the pinfall on Krispy after a fireman's-carry double-knee gutbuster in 8:06.
Battle Royal For The Vacant U.S. Title: Damian Blade was the previous titleholder, but the championship had been vacated due to the injuries inflicted by Xavier Frost and Victor Cortez at a previous event. The participants were: Tag Team Champions Pretty Young Things Inc.("Hot Chocolate" Curtis Payne & Playboy Double H)(w/ Pimpin' Al Blundy), The Sabotage Squad, Chico Es Loco, No Limits Champion Marcellus Knyght, Jake Prater(w/ Ivan Strokgenovf), Keith Smith, Keith Smith Jr., and The Enforcer(a guy I hadn't seen and mistakenly identified as Alexander Steele at first; I'm told he's from the Cottage Hills Wrestling Alliance). I thought Ivan would be in the battle royal as well, but he never entered the ring so that gave us a field of ten. Payne has noticably lost a good amount of weight, looking as svelte as I've seen him in a while. Early in the bout, it seemed like some guys were just standing around instead of trying for eliminations...I couldn't tell you the nature of battle royal experience from a wrestler's perspective, but that would seem to be a primary goal. Order of elimination: Enforcer, Knyght, Prater, Krispy, John Boi, and Keith Jr.(accidentally eliminated by his father). That left the tag champs, Chico, and Keith Sr....Payne and Playboy worked together but were eliminated to leave Keith and Chico. However, Keith decided to voluntarily vault over the top rope and drop to the floor, eliminating himself to give Chico the win and the title in 9:45. Keith said that he didn't care about winning titles at this point in his career and he wished Chico well in defending his championship...leading to a tense confrontation between Chico and the PYT faction.
Intermission~! Official Ben Simon Concession Count(tm): One root beer. The bar area was downstairs from the room where the wrestling was taking place, meaning that you had to leave that room if you wanted a beverage. Food was available on site, at any rate, but I didn't feel like getting anything for once. (Yes, I've gotten fat, I'm aware.)
Xavier Frost(w/ Victor Cortez & Miss Hyde(?)) vs. Tony Angel: I didn't clearly hear the valet's name, but she seemed to be specifically be with Cortez. Frost seemed to have found the weight that Payne lost. Frost had won a recent match for a future Heavyweight Title shot, so he was looking for momentum against the veteran Angel. However, it was not to be as the referee was accidentally knocked down, allowing Searcher to hit the ring and whack Frost with the title belt from behind. Angel took advantage of the situation to score the cheap win in 6:04 once the referee revived. Frost was understandably upset about how things had played out, vowing revenge once he got Searcher in the ring with the title on the line. He noted that the next WPW show would feature the contract signing for the match and said Searcher could name whatever stipulation he wanted.
Pretty Young Things Inc.("Hot Chocolate" Curtis Payne & Playboy Double H)(w/ Pimpin' Al Blundy) vs. "The Russian Bear" Ivan Strokgenovf & "The Predator" Jake Prater for the Tag Team Titles: I hadn't seen Prater in action until fairly recently at Wrestling Over Everything; he and Ivan made an imposing tag team combination, but the champs had experience on their side. I hadn't seen Playboy in a very long time...he's always been good at raising the ire of the fans. Prater noticably did the lion's share of the work, taking the abuse from the titleholders before making the hot tag to Ivan. The official(Morbid) was knocked down in this one as well, leading to Blundy attempting to interfere...but Ivan and Prater turned the tables and cornered the manager. Ivan held Blundy for Prater to strike, but Blundy slipped out of Ivan's grasp and Prater accidentally hit his partner. Playboy brought in one of the title belts and leveled Prater with it, allowing Payne to get the three-count in 14:08. (Two ref bump and belt shot finishes in a row?)
The Searcher(w/ Judge Chipster) vs. "The Latin Assassin" Victor Cortez(w/ Xavier Frost & Miss Hyde) for the Heavyweight Title: Despite having been in the business for a long time, Searcher still has uncanny agility for a man his size...though he doesn't seem to be throwing the suicide dives like he once did. Things broke down near the end of the bout and Miss Hyde tried to stop Chipster from using his gavel as a weapon(while the referee was occupied with Frost). It didn't quite work out and Searcher hit Cortez with the gavel for the tainted win in 11:41. BUT WAIT~! The official discovered the weapon after the fact and reversed the decision, giving Cortez the disqualification victory...but the championship remained with The Searcher. All hell broke loose afterwards as Frost got involved in the situation, leading to several wrestlers running out to join the fray. The challenge was made for an impromptu eight-man tag...
Xavier Frost, "The Latin Assassin" Victor Cortez, "The Russian Bear" Ivan Strokgenovf, & "The Predator" Jake Prater(w/ Miss Hyde) vs. Heavyweight Champion The Searcher, Tag Team Champions Pretty Young Things Inc.("Hot Chocolate" Curtis Payne & Playboy Double H), & Tony Angel(w/ Judge Chipster & Pimpin' Al Blundy): I suspect the issues between PYT and Ivan/Prater are not quite over yet. Unsurprisingly this broke down into another wild fight, during which Searcher and Cortez were left in the ring...and Cortez was able to take Searcher down into a Crippler Crossface, getting the surprise tapout in 10:25! The good guys stood tall to cap off the show...Frost said the title was coming home with him in the near future, but noted that Cortez would get the first shot after that. Cue Home Sweet Home by Motley Crue, that's a wrap.
My weekend wasn't quite over yet, but I had a bit of a miscue on the start time of WOE...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 eighth wrestling show I've attended in the year 2018. Good night, good luck, and #yaywrestling.
-PB, Watching Wrestling Wrong Since 1991
P.S. We are all marks.
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