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20 Underrated Wrestling Games

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Whether you don’t know the difference between a mark and a bump or you can name the main event of every WrestleMania, you’re probably aware of at least some of the absolute best wrestling games of all-time. Titles like SmackDown: Here Comes the Pain, WWF No Mercy, and WCW/NWO Revenge have transcended the popularity of professional wrestling itself and have become a part of many gamers’ fondest memories.

Yet, there are some forgotten wrestling games that are still worth remembering. While it’s true that there are well-defined tops and bottoms in the wrestling game hierarchy, there are also a few titles somewhere near the middle that have been unfairly lumped together even though some of them deserve a spot near the top of the card with the undisputed legends of the wrestling game scene.

So join us as we look at 20 of the most underrated wrestling games of all-time:

20. Super Fire Pro Wrestling Special

1994 | Human Entertainment | Super Famicom

Super Fire Pro Wrestling Special’s status as one of the earliest wrestling games with a substantial story mode is noteworthy enough. However, what really makes this one special is the fact that one of the game’s scenarios writers was Suda51: the legendary game director known for some of the weirdest games ever made.

True to form, this game is weirder than you could ever imagine. I can’t think of another wrestling game that ends with the protagonist killing themselves after realizing that their championship win is hollow due to the pain and losses they suffered along the way, and while I’m grateful no other game has tried something like that, this title’s dark and bizarre story should at least make it more talked about than it typically is.

19. Natsume Championship Wrestling

1994 | Natsume | SNES

This is hardly the best wrestling game on this list (clearly), but it does represent a fascinating turning point for wrestling video games that is sometimes overlooked.

This game combined two eras of wrestling games by featuring the more simplistic arcade style of many early console wrestling titles with a few concepts (such as an advanced fatigue system) that would go on to help shape the more complex wrestling games that would define the years to come. If you like that classic style of wrestling game, this is one of the best ways to revisit it.

18. Wrestling Revolution 3D

2014 | MDickie | Android, iOS, Microsoft Windows, Mac, Ouya

Let’s be clear: this is a very bad game. It’d go so far as to call it objectively bad in many ways. However, it’s the fact that the game is so bad that makes it so much fun.

Considered by many to be maybe the only example of a “So bad, it’s good” wrestling game, Wrestling Revolution is slow, awkward, broken, and clearly made with love. At a time when so many of the recent yearly WWE games end up being glitchy messes anyway, there’s something to be said for a game that embraces its glitchiness and usually leads to a lot of laughs.

17. WWE ‘13

2012 | Yuke’s | PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360

As suggested above, there’s a point where it’s hard for all but the most hardcore WWE game fans to distinguish recent WWE titles from one another. Maybe that’s why WWE ‘13 is sometimes forgotten when we’re talking about the best relatively modern wrestling games.

This game’s best feature has to be its “Attitude Era” story modes which let you relive some of the best moments from WWE’s most beloved period. More importantly, this game benefited from pretty good animations and a hit detection system that made it feel good to play years before the clutter of this series’ engine would drag these titles down.

16. WCW vs. The World

Given that PlayStation gamers spent years lamenting that N64 owners got to play WCW/NWO Revenge and WWF No Mercy (two of the best wrestling games ever), I’m shocked that we don’t hear more people praise WCW vs. The World.

Essentially the predecessor to those brilliant N64 games made by AKI, WCW vs. The World is by far the closest PlayStation gamers came to getting a wrestling game on the level of the best N64 titles. It’s pretty rough compared to those titles, but I can’t help but think of the years I spent missing out on this true gem.

15. WWF War Zone

1998 | Sculptured Software, Acclaim | PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy

Granted, it’s not nearly as good as the best wrestling games of its era, but at a time when WWE (then WWF) was enjoying an incredible popularity resurgence, WWF War Zone allowed fans to live out a truly special era of wrestling.

War Zone’s roster is a time capsule of that era that includes a fascinating blend of big-name stars and notable novelty acts. Its gameplay could have been much smoother, but the game’s presentation and graphics made it feel special. It’s still one of the better PS1 wrestling games of its era and is sure to invoke a strong sense of nostalgia.

14. Legends of Wrestling II

2002 | Sculptured Software, Acclaim | PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance

Legends of Wrestling II’s appeal was (and always will be) its roster. This game’s roster of legendary wrestlers includes some names that still haven’t been included in modern WWE titles. The list of superstars in this game includes Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant, Mil Mascaras, Bam Bam Bigelow, and many more legends.

The game’s appeal goes beyond its roster, though. The game’s territory-based story mode, which lovingly recreates the structure of ‘80s wrestling, is one of the most inventive ever featured in a wrestling game. It even lets you recreate the famous feud between Jerry Lawler and Andy Kaufman.

13. TNA Impact!

2008 | Midway Games | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Wii, Nintendo DS

TNA Impact was not a great game. Its roster was thin, its gameplay needed a few more months in development, and it just didn’t have nearly enough modes and features to compete with WWE titles. However, the one thing TNA Impact did have was the benefits of the TNA name.

It turns out that counts for quite a lot. Developed during the arguable peak of TNA’s talent level, Impact allowed you to play as everyone, from Christopher Daniels and Samoa Joe to AJ Styles and Abyss. On top of that, the game benefited from its impressive presentation and a surprisingly deep story mode. It was far from perfect, but it was and is a must-have for any TNA fans.

12. MicroLeague Wrestling

1987 | MicroLeague | Commodore 64, Amiga, DOS, Atari ST, AmigaOS

MicroLeague Wrestling is arguably the most obscure, odd, and fascinating game on this list. Released for Commodore 64, Amiga, DOS, and Atari ST, MicroLeague was actually a professional wrestling strategy game that allowed you to decide matches and careers through a series of turn-based commands.

It may feel hopelessly outdated today, but MicroLeague Wrestling was a surprisingly advanced concept at a time when wrestling games were dirt simple. It would be fascinating to revisit this concept through some kind of modern wrestling management game.

11. The Main Event

1988| Konami | Arcade

You’d think that a wrestling game released by Konami in 1988 would be better known, but The Main Event has somehow managed to mostly escape the scrutinizing lens of history. That might have something to do with its unlicensed roster that was only vaguely (and hilariously) based on actual wrestlers.

Still, The Main Event should have been a stepping stone for bigger Konami arcade wrestling games to come. It featured deep wrestling gameplay (for the time) that served as a preview of some more notable wrestling games to come.

10. WCW Wrestling

1989| Nihon Bussan | NES

The NES wasn’t exactly known as a haven for great wrestling games, but WCW Wrestling still deserves to be remembered above most of its console contemporaries. Somehow, though, memories of it remain relegated to the few that played it and are not always as fond as they should be.

WCW Wrestling not only offered WCW fans the chance to play as some of their favorite wrestlers of the era, but it included features such as an expanded ringside area and customizable move sets that were ahead of their time. This game certainly remains one of the most playable of its generation.

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9. WCW Mayhem

1999| EA | PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy

It’s generally agreed that the N64 got better overall wrestling games than the PS1, but it’s simply a fact that the N64’s WCW games were better than those featured on the PlayStation. However, WCW Mayhem did offer PS1 gamers a taste of something pretty good (especially if they missed out on WCW vs. The World).

Granted, Mayhem was a poor man’s version of the WCW N64 wrestling games (its canceled sequel was going to be developed by the same team that made those N64 games), but it was unfairly overlooked by many PS1 gamers who were burned by too many bad wrestling games over the years. Of course, the game’s N64 version was less impressive in comparison to its direct competition.

8. Power Move Pro Wrestling

1996| Yuke’s | PlayStation

Power Move Pro Wrestling was originally based on the NJPW promotion, but it seems that fears over the international popularity of that promotion (at the time) caused the NJPW stars to be replaced with generic wrestlers with NJPW move sets. That decision stands as this game’s most glaring weakness.

Otherwise, this is a solid wrestling title for its era. Power Move Pro Wrestling was released on the cusp of an incredible generation of wrestling titles, but even though it lacks some of the refinement and features of those games, it does boast some admirable 3D gameplay that was head and shoulders above many other wrestling games at the time.

7. WWE Raw 2

2003| Anchor Inc. | Xbox

The WWE Raw games for Xbox were generally not as strong as their GameCube and PS2 counterparts, but they have been unfairly swept under the rug by fans that feel that they had very little to offer.

WWE Raw 2 actually boasted a few features that would soon become standard. The most notable of those features is the game’s “Create an Entrance,” which not only let you create custom Titantron videos but even let you import your own music. Raw 2 also featured an interesting RPG-lite story mode that complemented its more arcadey elements.

6. Fire Pro Gaiden: Blazing Tornado

1994| Human Entertainment | Arcade, Sega Saturn

Fire Pro Gaiden: Blazing Tornado was a 1994 Arcade/Sega Saturn game that combined elements of Saturday Night Slam Masters, Street Fighter, and more “traditional” pro wrestling games. It was a strange hybrid that was sadly overlooked by too many gamers.

Blazing Tornado is more of a fighting game than a wrestling game, but the ways that it incorporates grappling and other pro wrestling elements make it one of the more notable games of its kind. Its visuals are also enjoyable in a cartoonish kind of way.

5. WWE WrestleMania XIX

2003| Yuke’s | GameCube, Wii

While WrestleMania X8 and XIX would eventually be spun into the overall superior Day of Reckoning titles, WrestleMania XIX deserves to be remembered both as the forerunner of that series and for its wonderfully absurd story mode.

WrestleMania XIX’s story mode saw you seek revenge on Vince McMahon by fighting regular employees and other wrestlers across construction sites, barges, malls, and other random locations. The goal is to cause enough havoc to ruin WrestleMania. It’s a glorious piece of “who came up with this?” game design.

4. Wrestle Kingdom 2

2007 | Yuke’s | PlayStation 2

Wrestle Kingdom 2’s release date is notable not only because it’s the newest game on this particular list but also because it was released at a time when major wrestling games were veering more into “simulation” territory, a time when wrestling games stopped catering to more casual players.

Well, Wrestle Kingdom 2 happens to be “arcadey” and accessible in all of the right places without sacrificing depth. Its gameplay is deep enough for genre masters, but can also be picked up fairly quickly. The fact that it so happens to feature some brilliant tournament modes along with an impressive collection of Japanese stars is just the bow that tops this gift to wrestling.

3. WWE Smackdown! vs Raw 2006

2005| Yuke’s | PlayStation 2, PSP

“Underrated” might be a bit of a stretch in this instance considering that those who love this game place it alongside the greatest wrestling games ever made, but the fact remains that not enough gamers know that this is an absolutely brilliant wrestling title.

In fact, some believe this to be the perfect middle ground between SmackDown: Here Comes the Pain’s lovably ridiculous gameplay and the more grounded games that would follow in this series. SvR 2006 includes an unbelievable number of match types, a very welcome general manager mode, and pick up and play gameplay that some at the time compared to the timeless WWF No Mercy. It deserves to be remembered as a classic.

2. King of Colosseum II

2004| Spike | PlayStation

While there are quite a few Japan-only wrestling games that would qualify as underrated in the West, many consider King of Colosseum II to be the crown jewel of that particular crowd. With its massive roster, deep grappling system, and incredible create-a-wrestler mode, this game is often thought of as the closest we’ve come to a 3D successor to the Fire Pro Wrestling series (it was made by the same team responsible for many of the early games in that series). It’s a shame that it was never exported to the West.

1. Ultimate Muscle: Legends vs. New Generation

2002| AKI Corporation | GameCube

Many people know that AKI Corporation, developers of those classic N64 wrestling games like WWF No Mercy, went on to develop the first two excellent Def Jam titles. What fewer people remember is that AKI also developed this absolute gem of a wrestling game.

Essentially an anime wrestling game, Ultimate Muscle: Legends vs. New Generation sees good and evil wrestlers battle across the universe. Bolstered by AKI’s all-time classic grappling gameplay, Ultimate Muscle proves to be a wonderfully over-the-top wrestling game that’s just as fun to watch as it is to play. Imagine if DragonBall FighterZ and WWF No Mercy had a video game child. This is what you’d get, and it’s better than you can imagine.

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Yatco Presents

CORE Pro #102

They Shoot, We Score

04/11/21

American Postal Workers Union Hall - Tampa, Florida

Attendance: 103

- The show opened with all the wrestlers making their way to the ring where they were joined by new CORE owner Jawad Yatim and head matchmaker Sad Badd. Jawad thanked the fans for their support and praised the card Sad Badd had assembled on short notice. Jawad told the crowd that while he has no interest in being an on-screen character, he will be working diligently behind the scenes to make CORE the most successful independent booking office in North America.

Match #1

The Vulture Squad (Jigsaw and Jack Evans) with Julius Smokes vs. Los Golpeadores (Dragon Bane and El Hijo de Canis Lupus)

Winners: The Vulture Squad

Match #2

JD Drake vs. Shane Taylor

Winner: Shane Taylor

- Wrestling legend Sgt. Slaughter entered the ring before the next match. Slaughter began to read a statement from some note cards, but tossed them aside and demanded to know why this live event didn’t open with a performance of “America The Beautiful.” Sgt. Slaughter called for the fans to get on their feet and he would perform a rousing rendition of the song for them now. Slaughter’s microphone was cut and security escorted him from the ring as he ranted about a typo on his hotel reservation that called him Sgt. Laughter.

Match #3

The End (Odinson and Parrow) vs. The New Jersey All-Stars (Dan Champion and Lucky)

Winners: The End

- CORE matchmaker Sad Badd appeared at ringside and apologized for Sgt. Slaughter’s earlier appearance. She said that Slaughter had been in the sun all day and was likely suffering from dehydration and heat exhaustion. Sad Badd explained that Slaughter was supposed to announce the creation of an innovative new division in CORE. In association with the Medicare Coverage Helpline, CORE will be launching the Medicare Coverage Helpline Senior Division. The division will be open only to wrestlers 50+, and to limit the risk of prolonged physical exertion all matches can be won by a two count. Sad Badd brought out Chavo Guerrero Jr. and announced that he will be facing Ricky Morton on April 23rd in Archbald, PA in the very first Medicare Coverage Helpline Senior Division match. She also announced that Japanese wrestling star Konosuke Takeshita will be returning to CORE for the first time since Trios Kingdom 2014 to go one on one with Davey Richards.

Match #4

Laredo Kid vs. A Very Good Professional Wrestler

Winner: A Very Good Professional Wrestler

Match #5

The Doom Patrol (Chris Dickinson and Jaka) vs. FinJuice (David Finlay and Juice Robinson)

- Chris Dickinson had David Finlay up for a death valley driver off the top rope when he was temporarily blinded by a camera flash from the crowd. Finlay slipped off Dickinson's shoulders and hit a superplex. Juice Robinson came from the opposite corner with a frog splash for the pinfall.

Winners: FinJuice

Match #6

Lio Rush vs. Rich Swann

Winner: Lio Rush

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CORE Pro #103

...and then a whole year passed

04/23/21

Sugarman's Marketplace - Archbald, Pennsylvania

01. Dan Champion vs. JD Drake

02. Shane Taylor Promotions (Shane Taylor, Kaun, and Moses) vs. Jigsaw, Jack Evans, and Angelico

03. Thunder Rosa vs. Deonna Purrazzo

04. Medicare Coverage Helpline Senior Division: Ricky Morton vs. Chavo Guerrero Jr.

05. Davey Richards vs. Konosuke Takeshita

06. Lio Rush vs. A Very Good Professional Wrestler

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Raven behind the scenes of AEW Dynamite

During the Dynamite of February 19, 2020, the particularly attentive fans will have noticed that Raven was in ringside while the Dark Order was attacked by SCU. Indeed, the former WCW, ECW, WWE and TNA star were present to attend the show and participate '' subtly '' in this segment. At the moment it is impossible to know if Raven intends to sign a contract as producer or other with the AEW, but it should be noted that he was also in the backstages during the show. Wrestler Jimmy Havoc tweeted that he received legendary behind-the-scenes advice shortly before the show. Did you see it? The exalted one is always watching. Watch #AEWDynamite NOW on @TNTDrama 8e/7c #AEWonTNT @AEWonTNT pic.twitter.com/WbWiSfpD7g — All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) February 20, 2020 Getting to hang with and advice from Raven today in Atlanta was awesome! pic.twitter.com/rP0D4WW5hz — Jimmy Havoc (@JimmyHavoc) February 20, 2020 Read the full article

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PWG BOLA 2018 Review

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla presents their annual Battle Of Los Angeles tournament, BOLA 2018 Night 1 held on September 14, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA

2018 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match Rey Horus vs. Adam Brooks **1/2 2018 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match Flamita vs. Puma King **** 2018 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match CIMA vs. Jody Fleisch ***1/4 2018 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match Bandido vs. T-Hawk **** 2018 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match “Bad Boy” Joey Janela vs. “The Product” David Starr ****1/4 2018 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match Brody King vs. PCO **1/2 Ringkampf (Timothy Thatcher & WALTER) vs. Ilja Dragunov & Shingo Takagi ****1/4+

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla presents their annual Battle Of Los Angeles tournament, BOLA 2018 Night 2 held on September 15, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA2018

Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match Trevor Lee vs. Marko Stunt ***1/4 2018 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match Jonah Rock vs. Sammy Guevara ***1/4 2018 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match Robbie Eagles vs. DJZ ***1/2 2018 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match Jeff Cobb vs. Darby Allin ***1/2+ 2018 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match Shingo Takagi vs. Ilja Dragunov ****1/4 2018 Battle of Los Angeles First Round Match WALTER vs. Timothy Thatcher ****1/4 #STRONGHEARTS (CIMA, Zachary Wentz & Dezmond Xavier) vs. Bandido, Flamita, & Rey Horus ****

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla presents their annual Battle Of Los Angeles tournament, BOLA 2018 Night 3 held on September 16, 2018 in Los Angeles, CA

2018 Battle of Los Angeles Quarter Finals Match Trevor Lee vs. Brody King ***1/2 2018 Battle of Los Angeles Quarter Finals Match Jeff Cobb vs. Rey Horus ***1/4 2018 Battle of Los Angeles Quarter Finals Match Shingo Takagi vs. Robbie Eagles **** 2018 Battle of Los Angeles Quarter Finals Match Joey Janela vs. CIMA ***1/4 2018 Battle of Los Angeles Quarter Finals Match WALTER vs. Jonah Rock *** 2018 Battle of Los Angeles Quarter Finals Match Bandido vs. Flamita **** PWG Tag Team Championship The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz) vs. The Lucha Brothers (Penta El Zero M & Rey Fenix) **** 2018 Battle of Los Angeles Semi-Finals Match Jeff Cobb vs. Trevor Lee N/A 2018 Battle of Los Angeles Semi-Finals Match Bandido vs. Joey Janela **** 2018 Battle of Los Angeles Semi-Finals Match Shingo Takagi vs. WALTER ****1/4 Dan Barry, Darby Allin, Jody Fleisch, PCO & Puma King vs. Adam Brooks, David Starr, DJ Z, T-Hawk & Timothy Thatcher ***1/4 2018 Battle of Los Angeles Finals Elimination Match Jeff Cobb vs. Bandido vs. Shingo Takagi ****1/2+

Photos: Mikey Nolan Photography

I thought this was an excellent BOLA, which I enjoyed considerably more than the 2017 tournament. Whilst there were some pretty dumb kick-outs of big moves which shouldn't really be kicked out of, there was nothing as mind-blowingly stupid as some of last years; most notably Joey Janela’s preposterous kick-out of a Burning Hammer onto a chair (which infuriated me so much it caused me to turn off the tournament all together and not return to it for months), or Donovan Dijak kicking at one from a Keith Lee Moonsault in one of the most overrated matches I think I've ever seen in all of my days as a wrestling fan. But I digress, I enjoyed the 2018 tourney much more. The three shows were all very enjoyable and easy to sit through. The third day is usually a chore, just because of the number of matches, but this years was easier than most. Mainly because everything was kept relatively brief. The star of this thing was without doubt Bandido, who is a star on the rise within the independent wrestling scene. He wasn't involved in one match below ****, and he was made to look like a superstar in the finals, which were the best thing of the whole tournament.

Highlights from the first night included; Flamita’s win over Puma King in a very enjoyable lucha outing, Jody Fleisch and CIMA turning the clocks back to 2002 was very entertaining, Bandido and T-Hawk had a great match together in what would be the masked man’s first of many excellent BOLA outings. David Starr’s loss to Joey Janela was an incredibly stiff war, which was the best tourney match of the show, and the hard-hitting main event of WALTER and Thatcher taking on Shingo and Ilja Dragunov was an exceptional doubles clash. Everyone looked great in this, and WALTER and Dragunov lit each other up again, just like in there phenomenal 2017 16 Carat final in wXw. There were some missteps, namely the opener of Rey Horus and Adam Brooks going a ridiculously long 23 minutes (or something like this, either way it felt like 40), for no Earthly reason whatsoever. It did pick up by the end, but it was just a reinforcement that the match only needed to be 10 minutes. And PCO and Brody King had a terrifyingly sloppy brawl in which the veteran nearly killed himself, and his opponent, a couple of times.

Night two was even better with every match ranging from really good to excellent, with the last four matches in particular, all being great, but completely different to each other. Trevor Lee advanced over dinky Marko Stunt in a fun little match, Jonah Rock pinned Sammy Guevara in another good showing, and Robbie Eagles got the win over DJZ in an entertaining high flyer. Then things got really good as Jeff Cobb seemingly tried to kill poor Darby Allin in a thoroughly enjoyable bump fest. The Olympian threw Allin around like he was a literal rag doll, and Darby bumped like a madman for everything. After making a spirited comeback, Darby was put away when Cobb high his own version of the Kota Ibushi deadlift German Suplex. Great stuff here. Shingo Takagi, who also looked incredible throughout this thing, and who also had nothing but **** matches, defeated his tag partner from the night before, Ilja Dragunov, in an excellent, hard-hitting match with the Last Falconry. Ringkampf collided next with PWG Champion WALTER’s stiff lariat induced win over tag partner Timothy Thatcher. This was another excellent, tough, mat based outing. WALTER’s chops and kicks are something else. And the main event, which saw CIMA’s STRONGHEARTS victorious over the Lucha team of Bandido, Flamita and Horus, was a wild 11 minute high spot festival, and a great way to end the show.

The finals night was probably the best of the three, it must be said. Lee advanced over King in a very good outing, Cobb defeated Rey Horus in another fun little-guy-bumps-all-over-for-big-guy contest, and Shingo went to the semis after pinning Robbie Eagles in an excellent match. Joey Janela somewhat surprisingly went over CIMA, in a match that stretched believability (would you believe the Janela kicked out of pretty much every big move CIMA has ever had? I know, who’d have thought?), but was no less fun, WALTER pinned Jonah Rock in a decent, but short, battle of the big men, and Bandido advanced over tag partner Flamita in a great high flying encounter, as you'd expect. The PWG Tag Title Match between The Rascalz and The Lucha Brothers, was another excellent sprint. This too was a little short (11 minutes), but it never outstayed its welcome. The BOLA semis commenced with Jeff Cobb squashing Trevor Lee in 14 seconds, Bandido pinning Joey Janela with a Moonsaulting Powerslam into a stack of chairs to win a crazy match-up, and Shingo’s surprise win over WALTER in an intense hard-hitter. The prerequisite comedy 8 man featuring the first round losers was its usual fun self, which then led us into the fantastic final round. Cobb, Bandido and Shingo had a tremendous 3-way elimination match, which was by far the best thing on any of these shows. In fact, I’d probably even go so far as to say this was the best BOLA final since the Low Ki/Chris Hero one in 2008. Bandido got rid of Shingo early with his Powerslam Moonsault thing, then he and Cobb had an absolutely killer singles match. They kicked out of everything as the Globe Theatre went crazy for everything, and it was great. Now I know this seems hypocritical of me, but with this being the final, the stakes were high enough, that it really enhanced the drama. It looked like Bandido was going to pull the miracle win out, hitting his amazing Handspiring German and even Cobb’s own Tour Of The Islands on the big man for super believable near falls. It wasn't to be, however, as Cobb was just too much to handle, and put him away after a top rope Tour Of The Islands, followed by a regular version to win the trophy. This was a superstar making performance from both men, but especially Bandido, who looked incredible here.

All in all, this years BOLA is well worth checking out. It was consistently entertaining and featured some truly incredible action. Now if I must say something negative, its in the presentation of the product. I love PWG, and I know it has its own ‘grungey’ aesthetic, but this is 2018/2019 and the one hard cam, one hand-held camera at ringside set up is frustratingly minor league, as a viewer. Especially in this day and age where promotions like AAW have tremendous production values for an indy promotion. I mean everyone has progressed beyond looking like 2004 ROH, yet PWG haven't. Even if they are in a fancy new venue. But yes, this aside, I’d recommend you check these shows out.

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pcwpolwrestling · 6 years ago

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The Go-Home Show for Loose Cannons Unleashed: PCW Extreme Political TV

THIS WEEK ON EXTREME POLITICAL TV -It’s the final show before Loose Cannons Unleashed -Nicholas Tarkowski has an evening of podiatry -PCW Women’s Champion Yosemite Samantha learns who her opponent at Loose Cannons Unleashed will be: ‘Queen of the Trailer Park’ Lani Harlot or C.J. Lewis -Champion of the Political Universe #1 Contender’s Match: Charlie Blackwell vs. Ultimate Social Justice Warrior

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[ON SCREEN GRAPHIC: Blue background. The top of the Capitol Building occupies the left hand side of the television screen.

Centered in the middle of the screen: “P-SPAN. THE POLITICAL CHANNEL.”]

P-SPAN Announcer (off screen): The P-SPAN Network bring you long-form public affairs programming from the nation’s capital and are a public service of…

[ON SCREEN GRAPHIC: Logos of twenty three different cable and satellite television companies replace the Capitol Building and P-SPAN graphic.]

P-SPAN Announcer (v/o): …your television provider.

[ON SCREEN GRAPHIC: Returns to the blue background with the top of the Capitol Building occupying the left hand side of the television screen with “P-SPAN. THE POLITICAL CHANNEL.” centered in the middle of the screen.]

P-SPAN Announcer (v/o): P-SPAN. The Political Channel.

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Johnny Suave (voiceover): Last week on PCW Extreme Political TV on P-SPAN, Jerrold Nadler (NY-Progressive Alliance) intern Nicholas Tarkowski returns for a third straight week to bring ‘oversight’ to PCW.

REPLAY: Nicholas Tarkowski with PCW Owner Dawn McGill

Nicholas Tarkowski: Mr. Nadler says if I don’t come back this time with some dirt on you and PCW, then I can kiss my internship goodbye.

McGill puts her arm around him.

Dawn McGill: I’m sure we can find some dirt for you.

Johnny Suave (v/o): Tarkowski would later find the dirt he was looking for…

REPLAY: Tarkowski Searches McGill’s Office

Tarkowski looks through her bag and finds pictures inside. His eyes widen (looking at the pictures) and then finds a letter. His eyes widen again (thinking about the ramifications).

Tarkowski pulls out his cell phone and dials Nadler.

Nicholas Tarkowski (excitedly): Mr. Nadler? I think I’ve got it!

Johnny Suave (v/o): We’ll get back to what happened afterwards in a few minutes. Also last week:

Buzz Aldrin destroyed Conspiracy Theory Guy.

CNN’s Jim Acosta gets royally pissed that CEO of the Political Universe Donald Trump wouldn’t pay any attention to him.

Then the big tag match…

REPLAY: TAG TEAM #1 CONTENDER’S MATCH-The Sports Entertainment Coalition (‘Dastardly’ Dave Miller and ‘Dangerous’ Dan Williams) vs. The Dork Dynasty (Leonard and Sheldon Robertson)

Leonard hits another sling blade and runs the ropes. Miller ducks a lariat. He pushes Leonard towards the other side.

*WHAM*

Dickinson potatoes Leonard with a steel folding chair.

Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP! ‘Redneck’ Bill Dickinson snuck in and just walloped H-Bomb with the chair.

Williams yanks Sheldon off the ring apron and slams him into the ring post. Miller gets Leonard to his feet and stands back to back. He lifts him up and bends over, slamming Leonard to the mat.

Johnny Suave: SOUTHERN CROSS!

Miller hooks the leg. Referee in for the count. One. Two. THREE!

*DING-DING-DING*

Johnny Suave (v/o): So, it will be the SEC versus Rah and Halitosis for the PCW Tag Team title at Loose Cannons Unleashed.

This went down during the PCW Television title match between Big Oil from Jill Berg Enterprises and Heartland champion Jack Fraiser ©.

REPLAY: Heartland Title Match- Jack Fraiser versus Big Oil of Jill Berg Enterprises

Big Oil gets back up but Fraiser’s Oootlander Blaire Rendell slips into the ring and smacks him in the back with a steel chair.

Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP!

Big Oil staggers. Fraiser small packages him…one…two…Big Oil kicks out and gets back to his feet. Then he gets tackled from behind.

Johnny Suave: THAT’S ‘REDNECK’ BILL DICKINSON! IT’S THE S-E-C!

‘Redneck’ Bill Dickinson “The 330 Pound Southern Brawler.” ‘Dastardly’ Dave Miller and ‘Dangerous’ Dan Williams attack Big Oil and Jill Berg Enterprises.

Dickinson mounts Big Oil and pounds him with fists.

Miller clips Tanaka’s leg and then drives Walstreit head first into the steel barricade.

Williams locks P.M.C. Banks in the Devil’s Triangle and chokes him out.

Johnny Suave: Well? We knew ‘Sports Entertainment Genius’ Mr. McMann was waiting for the right opportunity. He got it tonight.

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PCW Extreme Political TV on P-SPAN Monday April 1st, 2019 Mayo Civic Center Rochester, MN

Announcer: ‘The Voice of PCW’ Johnny Suave ==============================

The camera pans all over the Mayo Civic Center as PCW is on the air!

Spotlights move back and forth through the crowd.

Crowd: PCW!…PCW!…PCW!…

Cut to ringside where ‘The Voice of PCW’ Johnny Suave stands inside the ring.

Johnny Suave: Hello everyone! Welcome to Political Championship Wrestling!

Crowd: PCW!…PCW!…PCW!…

Johnny Suave: I am Johnny Suave. ‘Low Level New York Times Report Trying to Make a Name for Herself’ Colleen Crowder will not be here tonight because she’s been banned after all the Russian Collusion stuff that went down last week. Tonight, we are at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota for another night of political wrestling action!

Suave says with less one week to go before Loose Cannons Unleashed, tonight we will fit in the final piece of the puzzle.

Johnny Suave: ‘Queen of the Trailer Park’ Lani Harlot will meet former Hooter’s waitress turned pro wrestler C.J. Lewis tonight. The winner gets the SEC’s Christa Carmondy at Loose Cannons Unleashed for the Women’s title.

Suave runs down the PCW portion of the Loose Cannons Unleashed card…

LOOSE CANNONS UNLEASHED CARD (as of now)

PCW Title Match ‘The One Man Anti-Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism © vs. ‘American Citizen’ Kevin Scott

PCW Women’s Title Match Yosemite Samantha © vs. The winner of the ‘Queen of the Trailer Park’ Lani Harlot vs. ‘former Hooter’s waitress�� C.J. Lewis

PCW Tag Team Title Match The Island of Misfit Wrestler: Rah and Halitosis © vs. The Sports Entertainment Coalition: ‘Dastardly’ Dave Miller and ‘Dangerous’ Dan Williams

But first, Suave goes to PCW owner Dawn McGill’s earlier arrival at the Mayo Civic Center.

EARLIER TONIGHT McGill exits her rental vehicle. In one hand, she has her carrying bag. In the other, she appears to have a whip.

Nicholas Tarkowski also exits the car. He absolutely does not want to be there. Why?

REPLAY: The Final Insult

Adam Schiff (CA-Progressive Alliance) calls out Dawn McGill and Corrina Romanov. Schiff states he doesn’t care what Robert Mueller says, he’s found proof of Russian Collusion right here in PCW. He accuses McGill of being blackmailed by Russian referee Romanov into giving her job back and giving her a promotion.

Jerry Nadler (NY-Progressive Alliance) says Tarkowski found evidence in McGill’s office of Russian Collusion. Salacious photos of McGill and a letter that references both McGill and Romanov demanding money.

The Guild of Low-Level Reporters and Conservative Inc. both believe it’s collusion.

Jerry Nadler: There’s collusion all right…there’s collusion everywhere, I tell ya…everywhere!

Now the spotlight turns to McGill and Romanov.

Dawn McGill: it’s not Russian Collusion, you dolt. It’s a makeover. Both Corrina and myself got makeovers.

McGill holds up the ‘letter demanding money.’

Dawn McGill: This is a ‘past due’ letter from the spa because…oops…I forgot to pay the bill on time.

McGill holds up one of the ‘compromising’ photos.

Dawn McGill: And this is a photo from a recent photoshoot I had taken to celebrate the fact that I’ve lost over thirty pounds…

Tarkowski just wants to go home and crawl into a hole.

Dawn McGill: No. You snuck into my office when I wasn’t there and rifled through my stuff. It’s not going to be that easy.

Nicholas Tarkowski: But-

*CRRRACK*

Tarkowski jumps several inches into the air at the sound of McGill’s whip cracking by his ear.

Dawn McGill (in no mood to debate this): Now!

McGill leads the former intern past the half-hearted protest from the Guild of Low Level Reporters Trying to Make a Name for Themselves: Colleen Crowder (NY Times), Dan Miller (Washington Post), and Sharon Johns (CNN)…

The Guild (monotone, unenergetic): Let us in…let us in…

…and enters the building.

Cut back to Suave.

Johnny Suave: What does McGill have in mind for Tarkowski tonight?

*CRRRACK*

Nicholas Tarkowski’s Voice: ARARRGGHHHHHH!

Johnny Suave: We’re going to find out soon enough. Back after these messages.

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**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

A package of Skank Mitchell’s Awesomely Awesome Beef Jerky is superimposed in the middle of a supermarket checkout line.

Announcer: Skank Mitchell’s Awesomely Awesome Beef Jerky presents *BLEEP*-ing with McGill.

Dawn McGill is pushing a shopping cart towards the express register for 10 items and under. Her four year old daughter Eva is riding inside the cart. Just as she’s about to reach the cashier, some guy barges through with a full shopping cart and literally pushes the other customers out of his way. He bangs into Dawn’s cart and cuts in front of her.

Eva McGill: Ow, Mommy! That man ran into us!

Dawn McGill: It’s okay, dear. I’m sure it was just an accident-

The guy then turns to Dawn and sneers.

Jerk Man: Hey, do you mind keeping your kid quiet. I’m in a hurry here.

Dawn begins to fume as the man turns back around and starts loading up the express lane with his groceries. Of course, the express lane register isn’t built for people with an overabundance of groceries so he quickly runs out of space to put his stuff.

The guy then turns on the poor girl running the register.

Jerk Man: Come on, let’s go! I don’t have all day.

Finally, Dawn taps the man on the back of his shoulder.

He whips around.

Jerk Man (nearly shouting): WHAT-oooooooooof…

Dawn knees him in the groin. Then she takes a side headlock and DDT’s the jerk on the hard grocery store floor.

The surrounding customers waiting in line break out in applause.

Final scene: a package of Skank Mitchell’s Awesomely Awesome Beef Jerky superimposed over the man unconscious on the ground with blood coming out of his forehead.

Announcer: Skank Mitchell’s Awesomely Awesome Beef Jerky. Feed your irrationally foolish side.

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PCW ON THE ROAD April 6th – Loose Cannons Unleashed PPV @ the D.C. Armory / Washington, D.C. April 12th – Buccaneer Arena / Urbandale, IA April 13th – McLeod Center / Cedar Rapids, IA April 14th – McElroy Auditorium / Waterloo, IA April 19th – Owensboro Sportscenter / Owensburo, KY April 20th – SIU Arena / Carbondale, IL April 21st – Gibson Arena / Rolla, MO April 27th – Berry Events Center / Marquette, MI May 3rd – BMO Harris Bank Center / Rockford, IL May 4th – Joseph J. Gentile Center / Chicago, IL May 5th – Grossinger Motors Arena / Bloomington, IL

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Johnny Suave: We are back. Let’s go backstage for this word from the SEC.

SEC SEGMENT At the Corporate Sports-entertainment Programming Nation’s special SEC-only set backstage, Reese Anderson and Rebecca Morris first bring out the challengers in next week’s PCW Tag Team Title match between the champions Island of Misfit Wrestlers…Rah and ‘The Luchador with Insanely Poor Oral Hygiene’ Halitosis and the SEC’s ‘Dangerous’ Dan Williams and ‘Dastardly’ Dave Miller.

‘Dastardly’ Dave Miller HT: 6’ 0” WT: 240 / HOME: Columbus, GA FIN: Southern Cross

‘Dangerous’ Dan Williams HT: 6’ 2” WT: 252 / HOME: Wemberly, TX FIN: Devil’s Triangle (Triangle Choke)

Williams and Miller come out with a…victory cake?

‘Dangerous’ Dan Williams: That’s right. We know that come hell or high water, the SEC is leaving the ring next week as the new PCW Tag Team champions.

‘Dastardly’ Dave Miller: It ain’t premature if it actually happens. We’re exhausted from training. We’ve put the time in. It’s going to be an open and shut thing. Make my words, we are the next PCW Tag Team champions.

Williams says they’ll take Rah and Halitosis on now and save them the trouble of showing up at MVWA 89. Miller adds that Rah and Halitosis are too chicken to show up here and-

‘The Luchador with Insanely Poor Oral Hygiene’ Halitosis HT: 5’8, WT: 170 / HOME: Chattanooga, TN FIN: Breath of Death

Rah!: The Sunshine God – motivational speaker by day. Pseudo deity complete with eclectic entourage by night. HT: 6’-8” WT: 295 / HOME: San Diego, CA FIN: Eye of RAHHHHHHH! (Jackknife Powerbomb)

And as if they were magically summoned, Rah and Halitosis appear on the set.

Rah slams Williams face into the ‘victory’ cake.

Halitosis unleashes his horrible bad breath on Miller. Miller grabs his throat and falls off the set.

Regina McGill rips the microphone away from Rebecca Morris while Halitosis shoulder blocks Anderson off the set.

Regina McGill: Well, the party seems to be winding down Rebecca. But it feels so good to be here tonight in Rochester, Minnesota!

McGill says the SEC will be formidable. But if they think Rah and Halitosis are just going to hand their belts over to them at Loose Cannons Unleashed, they are dead wrong.

Regina McGill: We wouldn’t standing here today if we simply gave up at the first sight of adversity. We’ll see you next week. Take our titles…if you can.

Cut back to Suave.

Johnny Suave: The SEC have a ton of momentum on their side right now. But do not underestimate Rah and Halitosis. Both Rah and Halitosis has made a career over being underestimated. They’ve played the underdog role and parlayed that into championships. And Rah is in the best shape of his career.

DAWN McGILL’S OFFICE The camera is situated behind McGill. She reclines comfortably in a black Barcalounger Coss II Wall Proximity Hugger Lay Flat Recliner Chair with a wash cloth covering her eyes, her right foot propped up on the foot rest and adorned with cotton balls in between each toe and the left foot soaking in a foot bath. We see a pair of hands carefully applying red polish to Dawn’s toenails.

Her phone buzzes. Dawn answers.

Dawn McGill: Okay. Send them in.

The door opens and in walks Pelosi (CA-Progressive Alliance) and Grassley (IA-American Patroits). Both stop midway and gaze at something off camera with weird expressions.

The camera pulls back. It’s Nicholas Tarkowski who’s painting Dawn’s toenails and taking great care not to get any polish on her skin.

Nancy Pelosi: Okay. I’m sure there’s something wrong with what I’m watching but I don’t have time to talk about it.

Getting right to business, Pelosi and Grassley have a HUGE favor to ask of McGill tonight.

Dawn McGill: A HUGE favor?

Pelosi explains. The #1 contendership for the Political Universal Title is a complete mess.

Dawn McGill: Wait. I’m sorry, didn’t we have a match here last week that the Ultimate Social Justice Warrior walked out of in a snit?

Nancy Pelosi: Yes. But he did so in protest of you throwing the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals out of the building.

McGill says that should settle the issue then.

Pelosi tries to defuse the situation.

Nancy Pelosi: Charlie Blackwell has already agreed to redo the match.

Grassley confirms Blackwell has indeed agreed to redo the match on the condition that there’s no Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals chicanery and the match is held here.

After a quick two seconds to think about it, McGill agrees. Then her head snaps around…

Dawn McGill: Dammit Nicholas! There better not be any polish anywhere other than on that toenail!

Nicholas Tarkowski: Sorry. Miss McGill. Sir-er-ma’am.

Cut back to Suave at the broadcast desk.

Johnny Suave: You know, I would be willing to volunteer for that job.

Suave moves on to the #1 contender’s match for the PCW Women’s title.

Johnny Suave: Both Lani Harlot and C.J. Lewis have worked real hard to become good at what they do. They are not the most polished wrestlers. They’re still a little rough around the edges. But Harlot and Lewis have built themselves up into the PCW Women’s title picture. And the winner here tonight faces Yosemite Samantha for the title.

Suave sends it to Kimber Marshall in the ring.

MATCH #1/PCW WOMEN’S TITLE #1 CONTENDER’S MATCH: ‘Queen of the Trailer Park’ Lani Harlot vs. ‘Former Hooter’s Waitress’ C.J. Lewis PCW Ring Announcer Kimber Marshall is in the middle of the ring and ready to go.

Kimber Marshall: Ladies and gentlemen! Our first match tonight is a one fall-

Crowd: ONE fall!

*“Shake Your Foundations”- AC/DC*

Lewis slinks out wearing her “Hooter’s half t-shirt on the ramp.

‘Former Hooter’s Waitress’ C.J. Lewis AGE: 31 / HT: 5’7 WT: 135 / HOME: Conway, NH FIN: Last Round

Lewis heads down to the ring.

Kimber Marshall: And her opponent.

*“Queen of My Double-Wide Trailer”- Sammy Kershaw*

The White Trash Posse lead the ‘Queen of the Trailer Park’ Lani Harlot out to the ring.

‘Queen of the Trailer Park’ Lani Harlot AGE: 33 / HT: 5′ 10″ WT: 118 / HOME: Magnolia, AR FIN: White Trash Compactor VALETS: The White Trash Posse (Shayne and Jaxson)

*DING-DING*

Both women waste no time and exchange heavy blows. Harlot cleans Lewis’s clock and the match quickly degenerates into an all-out free-for-all with no structure whatsoever.

Johnny Suave: This is a brawl- which is a typical Lani Harlot match.

Harlot appears to have the momentum on their side when she unceremoniously dumps Lewis out of the ring. The White Trash Posse (Shayne and Jaxson then get in a few cheap shots on Lewis outside the ring and toss her back in. Harlot lines Lewis up for her submission hold- “The White Trash Compactor.”

Johnny Suave: She’s got Lewis set up. Can Lewis escape?

Yes. At the last second. Lewis tries to play keep away long enough to clear her head and walks right into a Harlot clothesline and falls on her back with a splat. Harlot goes top turnbuckle. She leaps from the top of the turnbuckle and splashes Lewis.

Johnny Suave: Harlot is all over Lewis. Lewis is having a hard time getting any offense in.

Harlot hooks the legs. One…two…Lewis kicks out. Harlot again hooks the legs. One…two…again Lewis kicks out. Then Harlot blatantly chokes her. The referee tells her break the hold or she’ll be disqualified. This provokes Harlot to the point where she yells back at him but finally complies with the referee and releases Lewis. Lewis can barely get back to her feet. The White Trash Posse get up on the ring apron and jaw with the referee. Harlot sneaks out of the ring and swipes a steel folding chair from ringside. The crowd, sensing that Lewis has no clue what was going on behind her, stands and tries to warn her as Harlot raises the chair in the air with two hands and blasts Lewis over the head with it.

Crowd: HOLY @#$#! HOLY @#$#!

Lewis lingers on her feet for a couple seconds and then collapses to the mat. Why didn’t the referee see that? He’s still arguing with the White Trash Posse. Harlot covers…one…two…NO!

Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP! HOW DID C.J. LEWIS KICK OUT OF THAT?

Angry, Harlot cinches in the White Trash Compactor. The referee asks her if she wants to give up. Lewis frantically shakes her head no.

Johnny Suave: It’s not looking good for C.J. Lewis but she’s really close to the ropes.

Lewis tries to free her arms but Harlot has them tightly pulled behind her.

Thunderbolt throws it to a commercial break and promises the conclusion of the match when they return.

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**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

PCW RANKINGS

PCW Title Champion: The One Man Anti-Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism #1 Contender: ‘American Citizen’ Kevin Scott Contenders ‘Prairie Populist’ William Daniels Bryan (Les Miserables) ‘Redneck’ Bill Dickinson (SEC) Ken Worth-American Trucker (Truckin’ Average Company)

PCW Women’s Title Champion: Yosemite Samantha #1 Contender: ‘Queen of the Trailer Park’ Lani Harlot Contenders ‘Former Hooter’s Waitress’ C.J. Lewis ‘Queen Cool’ Leah Iris Ninja Kitty

PCW Tag Team Title Champion: Island of Misfit Wrestlers: Rah and Halitosis #1 Contender: The Sports Entertainment Coalition: ‘Dastardly’ Dave Miller and ‘Dangerous’ Dan Williams Contenders The Dork Dynasty: Leonard and Sheldon Robertson Weapons of Mass Destruction II: Frank Bomb and Newt Tron Bomb Bi-Partisan Dream Team: RINO-The Wonk Machine and Blue Dog D

PCW Television Title Champion: Jack Fraiser #1 Contender: SNAFU Contenders Big Oil (Jill Berg Enterprises) Average Joe Ultratron-Five ‘The New Age Cybertronic Criminally Insane Rogue Sentient Robot Wrestling Machine’

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MATCH CONTINUED Suave says they are back. But nothing has really changed. Harlot continues to have Lewis stuck in the White Trash Compactor and she’s putting pressure on her back.

Johnny Suave: Lani Harlot has developed over the years a fantastic submission move with the White Trash Compactor. The question here is now…how long can Lewis hold out. She’s been in the White Trash Compactor for a few minutes now.

Harlot continues to shout ‘ask her…ask her’ to the referee. Lewis stubbornly refuses to tap out.

Johnny Suave: I don’t think there’s any chance C.J. Lewis survives this. Lani’s going to bend her into a pretzel until she finally gives up.

*”Ah Leah”- Donnie Iris*

Johnny Suave: WAIT A MINUTE!

“Queen Cool” Leah Iris AGE: 26 / HT: 5′ 9″ WT: 125 / HOME: Pittsburgh, PA FIN: Pittsburgh Rocker Dropper

Johnny Suave: HERE COMES C.J. LEWIS’S TAG TEAM PARTNER!

Iris is met by Shayne and Jaxson outside the ring. Iris boots Shayne in the balls, then Jaxson. That causes Harlot to release the hold. Iris jumps up to the top turnbuckle and leaps at Shayne…scissors his head…and slams Shayne’s head forward impacting with the floor. Jaxson tries to throw a couple punches. Iris goes to whip Jaxson into the steel ring post but Jaxson reverses at the last second and it’s Iris who hits the ring post.

Back in the ring, Lewis tries to pull herself up. Harlot goes back over to her. White Russian legsweep to Lewis and she’s back on the mat. Harlot wastes no time and slaps on the White Trash Compactor again.

Out of energy, Lewis finally taps out.

The referee immediately calls for the bell.

*DING-DING-DING*

WINNER AND THE #1 CONTENDER FOR THE PCW WOMEN’S TITLE: ‘Queen of the Trailer Park’ Lani Harlot @ 12:25 (9:15 for television)

Johnny Suave: Lani Harlot picks up the dominant victory tonight on PCW Extreme Political TV and she now has her golden ticket to Loose Cannons Unleashed. Harlot gets her rematch with Yosemite Samantha.

Suave sends it backstage.

BACKSTAGE Paige McGillicutty has ‘American Citizen’ Kevin Scott with her.

‘American Citizen’ Kevin Scott – former 2 time PCW Champion, PCW Television Champion, and PCW Tag Team Champion (as Starz N. Stripes). PCW’s Original ‘Rookie Sensation.’ HT: 6′ 3″ WT: 250, HOME: Ottumwa, IA FIN: American Stars and Fujiawa Arm Bar

Topic #1- ‘The One Man Anti Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism

Scott says Stone Chism is a very good wrestler and will be a tough opponent.

Kevin Scott: But I don’t think about Stone Chism. My focus is getting ready and being in the best shape possible next week. I want the PCW Title. I’ve worked hard to put myself in a position to win the title. And at Loose Cannons Unleashed, I intend to leave the ring as the new PCW champion.

Scott thanks Paige and exits.

PAIGE McGILLICUTTY TALKS WITH YOSEMITE SAMANTHA The challenger for the Women’s title, Yosemite Samantha steps into the shot flanked by all three Hanson Sisters.

Yosemite Samantha “The roughest, toughest, rootinest, shootinest cowgirl who ever crossed the Rio Grande” HT: 5’1″ WT: 105 / HOME: Dodge City, KS FIN: Shotgun Knee/Cannonball Combo

Yosemite Samantha looks as focused as she’s ever been.

Paige senses that and asks her if she’s too focused about her upcoming match at Loose Cannons Unleashed with the ‘Queen of the Trailer Park’ Lani Harlot

Yosemite Samantha: No.

Paige waits for further elaboration. There’s none coming. She continues on and asks if she’s concerned about Harlot’s White Trash Posse interfering in the match.

Yosemite Samantha: No.

Again, Paige waits for further elaboration. Again, there’s none coming. Paige moves on. She asks Yosemite Samantha if she’s going to make any changes in her game plan based on the earlier match she had with Harlot.

Yosemite Samantha: No.

No further elaboration. Finally, Melissa Hanson pipes up.

Melissa Hanson: Paige, Yosemite Samantha will show up with her army at Loose Cannons Unleashed. We will be there as well. If the White Trash Posse wants a war, we’ll be right there fighting.

And with that, Yosemite Samantha and the Hansons depart.

HARLOT BACKSTAGE PROMO ‘Queen of the Trailer Park’ Lani Harlot cuts a promo backstage and talks about Yosemite Samantha’s comments a couple minutes ago.

‘Queen of the Trailer Park’ Lani Harlot HT: 5′ 10″ WT: 118 / HOME: Magnolia, AR FIN: White Trash Compactor

Harlot says Yosemite Samantha didn’t say much of anything.

Lani Harlot: It seems to me that Yosemite Samantha is letting the pressure get to her. She’s unhinged. She’s deranged. She’s not going to be able to keep it together. I’ve traveled all over the Midwest. I’ve wrestled in just about every atmosphere there is. I know what it takes to be a champion. When Yosemite Samantha loses it, you can bet that I’ll be there and ready to react.

Harlot adds it takes a lot more than funneling pure rage and emotion to win a match. She says you need heart, a gameplan, and composure.

Lani Harlot: When going gets tough, who will prevail? Brains will prevail over brawn everytime.

Cut back to Suave.

Johnny Suave: We are definitely looking at a brawl next week between Lani Harlot and Yosemite Samantha. But Lani is right. You can ride emotion a long ways but Lani’s goal is to take Yosemite Samantha’s emotions and somehow turn it against her. This is where Harlot has really improved over the past couple of years.

Cut to:

BACK IN DAWN McGILL’S OFFICE Dawn continues to recline in the black Barcalounger Coss II Wall Proximity Hugger Lay Flat Recliner Chair. Now, both feet are propped up and Nicholas Tarkowski is now using a pumice stone and shaving off the calluses and dead skin from the bottom of her feet.

Dawn McGill: Oh yes, yes. That’s good.

Cut back to Suave at the broadcast desk.

Johnny Suave: I’d like to point out again that I would love to volunteer for that job. Back in a moment.

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**COMMERCIAL BREAK**

JETFUEL EXTREME DO IT YOURSELF TAX COMMERCIAL [SCENE: the back yard.

A man holds a garden hose in his right hand and is filling up his above ground pool with water. In his other hand, he holds his cell phone and looks down at it- seemingly confused and perplexed.]

Announcer: This is Tim. He thinks you have to be a mastermind to figure out how to do his own taxes.

[A large brown wooden fence encloses the yard. The right wooden gate opens up and Ray McAvay’s manager, ‘No Frills’ Chris Escondido, enters Tim’s back yard. (GRAPHIC: “’No Frills’ Chris Escondido, professional wrestler manager)]

Announcer: So we flew in pro wrestling mastermind ‘No Frill’s’ Chris Escondido to help him.

[Escondido peers over Tim’s shoulder to look at his cell phone.]

Escondido: Dude. What does it say there?

[Close up of Tim’s phone. ‘Did you buy a home?’ Press here.]

Tim: It says…did you buy a home?

Escondido: Did you buy a home?

Tim: Ummm…

[Out of nowhere, ‘Tin Cup’ Ray McAvay runs in and whacks Tim in the back with a Singapore cane.]

Tim: YES! YES! I BOUGHT A HOUSE!

Escondido: Then I’d press there.

Tim: There?

*WHACK*

Tim: AARGGHH! THERE! OKAY, OKAY…I’M PRESSING THE BUTTON!

[Tim, in immense pain and anguish, presses the button. The display turns to a green check mark to indicate that he was successful and a message appears that reads: ‘Congrats, you get a big tax break…and a trip to the emergency room.]

Tim: Huh?

*THWACK*

Tim: AAARGHHHHH!

[Escondido nods down at Tim who’s fallen to his knees in excruciating pain.]

Escondido: Okay then.

[He then turns and walks away.]

Tim: Thanks.

[Graphic on screen: ‘It doesn’t take a f@#$ing genius to do your taxes.’ Tim looks down at his phone and winces in pain from the Singapore caneshots.]

Announcer: Jetfuel Extreme Do It Yourself Tax. Taxes done to the extreme.

*THWACK*

Tim’s voice: ARGGHHHH! OKAY! STOP! PLEASE!

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FINANCIAL GURU DAVE RAMSEY TALKS WITH NANCY PELOSI (CA-Progressive Alliance), MITCH McCONNELL (KY-American Patriots), KEVIN McCARTHY (CA-American Patriots), and CHUCK SCHUMER (NY-Progressive Alliance) Ramsey talks to the group about getting out of debt.

Ramsey describes in depth the steps needed in order to not only balance the budget but also pay off the national debt.

Pelosi, Schumer, McCarthy, and McConnell all return vacant stares.

Johnny Suave: And that explains everything.

STONE CHISM INTERVIEW Paige McGillicutty talks with PCW Champion ‘The One Man Anti-Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism about his title defense next week against ‘American Citizen’ Kevin Scott.

‘The One Man Anti-Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism –3 time PCW Champion and 2 time PCW Television Champion HT: 6′ 2″ WT: 225 / HOME: Hollywood, CA FIN: Anti-Hollywood Blockbuster

Paige McGillicutty: At Loose Cannons Unleashed, you face an old rival Kevin Scott.

Chism has nothing but good things to say about Kevin Scott.

Stone Chism: Kevin Scott is a two time PCW Champion, a TV Champion, and a Tag Team Champion. He was PCW’s ‘Original Rookie Sensation.’ He’s a great wrestler. But I’ve got a pretty track record of my own. Three time PCW Champion. Two time TV Champion. So what are you going to see. Two great wrestlers vying for the PCW title.

Paige asks about his split from Big Hollywood and does he have any regrets?

Chism says yes. He regrets not breaking away from them when he had the chance in 2014. He knows how they operates and he’s never going back and he’s much happier in PCW.

Stone Chism: So next week, in Washington D.C.- it’s going to be ‘The One Man Anti-Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism versus ‘American Citizen’ Kevin Scott. Period. The best man is going to win the match and I believe that man is me.

Paige thanks the PCW Champion.

NANCY PELOSI BACKSTAGE Executive Committee President Nancy Pelosi chats with the Ultimate Social Justice Warrior before his match.

She tells him to forget about California’s Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rules. Pelosi explains in PCW, they are lax when it comes to disqualifying wrestlers unless it is absolutely necessary.

Nancy Pelosi: We can use those rules to our advantage. That’s why Professor McCathy’s Flock will be at ringside for the match. Do you understand?

The Ultimate Social Justice Warrior nods.

Cut back to Suave.

Johnny Suave: All right. PCW Owner Dawn McGill is in the ring to make the special announcement about the Blackwell-Ultimate Social Justice Warrior match.

McGill stands in the ring while Nicholas Tarkowski is trying to center Dawn’s left foot into a bowl to continue the foot bath he was working on before McGill came to the ring.

Dawn McGill: Tonight, we have a special treat for you all. As you know, last week these two men were scheduled to wrestle but a little irritant called the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals tried to horn into match and I had them removed. The match broke down from there. This week, they’re back and we are going to see a number one contender’s match for the title that our own ‘Red Solo Cup’ Ray McAvay has- the Champion of the Political Universe.

McGill says it’s time for the main event. She hands off the microphone to Kimber Marshall…

MAIN EVENT/CHAMPION OF THE POLITICAL UNIVERSE #1 CONTENDER’S MATCH: Charlie Blackwell (Main Street USA) vs. The Ultimate Social Justice Warrior (Progressive Alliance) Kimber takes the cue and goes.

Kimber Marshall: Ladies and gentlemen, our main event tonight is a one fall…

Crowd: ONE fall!

Kimber Marshall: …with the winner becoming the number one contender for the Political Universe Championship title! Introducing first, representing the Progressive Alliance, Professor McCarthy’s Flock, and the Blue Brand…

Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Professor McCarthy and his Flock come out. The Green World Order (PeaceNick/GreenPete/’Extreme Vegan’ Brock Cole Lee/Peta from PETA), The Young Jerks (Zenk Cryger/James Idahola/their foul mouthed valet Anna), The Deep State, The Antifa, Codee Pink, Emily S. List lead the Ultimate Social Justice Warrior out to the ramp.

The Ultimate Social Justice Warrior HT: 6’ 2”, WT: 245 / HOME: Washington, D.C. FIN: Justice Bomb

Kimber Marshall: And his opponent, representing the American Patriots, Main Street USA, and the Red Brand…

Crowd: BOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Charlie Blackwell walks out and turns his back to show off his robe which says ‘Charlie Wrestling’ on the back.

Also coming out, Blackwell’s fellow Main Street USA teammates Mike the Mechanic, Farmer John Deere, and ‘American Girl’ Sarah Mae Smith.

‘Charlie Wrestling’ Charlie Blackwell HT: 6′ 4″ WT: 215 / HOME: New Braunfels, TX FIN: Tazzmission (Katahajime)

Johnny Suave: The winner faces ‘Red Solo Cup’ Ray McAvay for the Political Universal Title at Loose Cannons Unleashed.

Referee Ron Martin checks both wrestlers and calls for the bell.

*DING-DING*

Johnny Suave: And here we go!

1st MINUTE Blackwell comes out and extends his right hand. USJW left hand meets it. Brief test of strength follows…Blackwell dives to the ground and sweeps USJW’s legs out. Blackwell drops an elbow. Right hand by Blackwell keeps USJW on the deck. USJW up…Blackwell’s right hand sends him right back down. USJW back up. Blackwell rears back and goes for the haymaker. But he misses. USJW sends Blackwell to the ropes and ‘Extreme Vegan’ Brock Cole Lee of the GWO grabs and holds him in place.

2nd MINUTE USJW jumps and spins, he catches Blackwell with the spinning heel kick. USJW covers…one…t- Blackwell kicks out. Both exchange right hands. Blackwell sends USJW to the corner. Blackwell charges at USJW and drives his shoulder into his midsection. In the corner, Blackwell lands a couple more rights to the midsection. USJW spins him around. Hops on middle rope and hits a Springboard back elbow that backs Blackwell up. He calls for a chair. Zenk Cryger of the Young Jerks throws one to him.

3rd MINUTE USJW throws it at Blackwell and catches him in the face. Knife edged chop to the face by USJW. A second knife edged chop. Three knife edged chops. Blackwell staggers back. Cryger delivers a forearm shot to the back of Blackwell while USJW sets the chair up. He jumps on the chair to the top rope and flips backwards onto Blackwell. Cover…one…two…Blackwell kicks out. Blackwell’s Main Street USA teammates are screaming at the referee about the repeated outside interference.

Johnny Suave: This is going to be the tone for the match. Professor McCarthy knows that PCW allows a little more than the Blue Brand does and they’re going to toe that line as closely as possible.

Boots by USJW. Blackwell tries to get to the ropes.

4th MINUTE USJW takes off from the chair again and drives his legs into Blackwell’s chest. Blackwell drops to a seated position. While USJW occupies the referee, Brock Cole Lee tries to choke out Blackwell. USJW pulls him out from the corner. Cover…one…Blackwell kicks out. ‘American Girl’ Sarah Mae Smith shouts encouragement to Blackwell. Blackwell rakes USJW’s eyes and shoves him back. Blackwell flies in and levels USJW with a forearm shot.

5th MINUTE Blackwell hovers over USJW and flips him off. Then he starts laying in the boots and angrily stomps the hell out of USJW. Blackwell picks up the steel folding chair. *WHAP* He waffles USJW with the chair. *WHAP* USJW spins like a slow moving top. Chair on the ground. Blackwell maneuvers USJW over. DDT!

Thunderbolt Smith: DDT ON THE CHAIR! USJW’S BUSTED WIDE OPEN.

Cover. One…two…USJW kicks out. Blackwell climbs up to the top turnbuckle.

Johnny Suave: Now it’s Blackwell who’s going to fly. But he doesn’t see the GWO nearby.

Actually Blackwell does and realizes the mistake he’s just made. Before he can react, GreenPete and Brock Cole Lee shove Blackwell off the top rope. USJW gets his boot up and Blackwell’s balls run right into it.

Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP!

Blackwell is bent over at an angle.

Johnny Suave: Yeah, that’s gotta hurt.

6th MINUTE USJW hits a swinging neckbreaker. Cover…one…two…NO! Mike the Mechanic rushes in and makes the save. USJW grabs the chair. He surfboards it and lands on Blackwell. Cover…one…two…again Mike the Mechanic makes the save. USJW turns to Mike and slugs him. Brock Cole Lee and GreenPete slide under the ropes and also attack Mike the Mechanic.

Farmer John Deere jumps in for Main Street USA.

The Young Jerks, The Deep State, and The Antifa hit the ring.

Johnny Suave: And now the numbers game swings against Blackwell.

Sarah Mae Smith gets flipped into the ring by Codee Pink and Emily S. List. They start stomping away at her.

7th MINUTE-8th MINUTE Professor McCarthy’s Flock maul the outnumbered Main Street USA for the next two minutes until…

Johnny Suave: HERE COMES THE CALVARY! IT’S THE PCW LOCKER ROOM!

Champion of the Political Universe Ray McAvay, William Daniels Bryan, PCW Champion ‘The One Man Anti-Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism, ‘American Citizen’ Kevin Scott and the rest of the PCW locker room rush out.

Professor McCarthy’s Flock and the PCW forces battle on the outside. …

9th MINUTE USJW takes an armbar on the left arm of the prone Blackwell. USJW yanks at the arm to deaden it and gets back to his feet. Blackwell also tries to stand but USJW keeps the pressure on the arm. A couple boots keep Blackwell down. USJW pulls him up and whips Blackwell into the ropes. Boot to the gut by USJW doubles Blackwell over. Right hand by USJW sends Blackwell walking back to the ropes. Irish whip sends Blackwell across the ring. USJW bends over for the back body drop- Blackwell stops and DDT’s him.

Johnny Suave: DDT BY BLACKWELL! The Ultimate Social Justice Warrior telegraphed that move badly and you can’t make mistakes like that in a match like this.

10th MINUTE Leg drop by Blackwell. Covers…one…two…NO! USJW gets his foot on the ropes at the last possible second.

Johnny Suave: That was oh so close. So close.

USJW pulls himself up and looks out for help. Professor McCarthy’s Flock is occupied on the floor. Blackwell launches himself forward, arm outstretched, and decapitates USJW with the Lariat.

Johnny Suave: HOLY CRAP!

Blackwell rolls him over into a small package. One…two…THREE!

Martin calls for the bell.

*DING-DING-DING*

WINNER AND THE #1 CONTENDER FOR THE POLITICAL UNIVERSE TITLE: Charlie Blackwell @ 10:26

Suave quickly runs down the updated card for next week’s Loose Cannons Unleashed.

LOOSE CANNONS UNLEASHED CARD

MAIN EVENT: Champion of the Political Universe Title Match ‘Red Solo Cup’ Ray McAvay © (Les Miserables/Independent) vs. Charlie Blackwell (American Patriots/Main Street USA)

Women’s Champion of the Political Universe Title Match Christa Carmondy © (American Patriots) vs. ‘Canadian Cyborg’ Sheline Carrigan (Progressive Alliance)

Tag Team Champions of the Political Universe Title Match P.M.C. Banks and Kirk Walstreit © (American Patriots/Jill Berg Enterprises) vs. Big Labor: Union Jack Taylor and James the Auto Worker (Progressive Alliance)

PCW Title Match ‘The One Man Anti-Hollywood A-List’ Stone Chism © vs. ‘American Citizen’ Kevin Scott

PCW Women’s Title Match Yosemite Samantha © vs. The winner of the ‘Queen of the Trailer Park’ Lani Harlot vs. ‘former Hooter’s waitress’ C.J. Lewis

PCW Tag Team Title Match The Island of Misfit Wrestler: Rah and Halitosis © vs. The Sports Entertainment Coalition: ‘Dastardly’ Dave Miller and ‘Dangerous’ Dan Williams

[‘Trumpet Concerto No. 2 in D major – 3 Allegro assai’ begins to play in the background and P-SPAN quickly cuts away to another political event.]

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WRESTLING SCENE Presents RINGSIDE : November 1983

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(II)

Gasping for air, Adrienne stared up at the lights. Her jaw was sore. She had a splitting headache. She’d been elbowed, kicked, and dropped on her face. Her shoulders were pinned to the mat for that all important three seconds. However, Adrienne couldn’t help smiling as the official, she hadn’t caught his name, checked in on her. Supermassive Black Hole echoed throughout the empty arena as Starburst celebrated in her peripheral vision.

Adrienne Levi had lost. But she certainly didn’t feel like a loser that night. And she wanted to tell Danny all about it. But he was so busy, and she didn’t want to be a bother. And besides, Magnificent Danny Levi didn’t believe in moral victories. So that evening as the show continued in the background, she opted not to. When he found out, Danny would surely bring it up and she’d cross that road then.

Her mother was another person that didn’t get it. Angie Straussler found the sport of professional wrestling to be barbaric. It was hard to argue with her when her first exposure to the industry was seeing her son-in-law take her daughter’s purse, covertly stuffed with a brick, and smash it into another man’s skull. And so, when she had picked up Adrienne from the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, she was less than enthusiastic after she found out why.

“And this isn’t a one-time thing? You’re going back? Ade, are you serious?”

Adrienne was.

She stared at her own reflection in the side mirror of her mother’s stuffy 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass. There was a bruise coloring her right cheek, but she didn’t mind. Unlike previous ones, she’d wear this one proudly.

“Yes, mom…”

Adrienne’s mother had given birth to her daughter when she was real young. It was a sin to be so prideful but Straussler always enjoyed the compliment that Adrienne and her looked like sisters, sincere or not. Expectantly, that caused Angie to try to rectify her own shortcomings through her daughter’s life. And expectantly, Adrienne rebelled. In Angie’s opinion, Daniel Levi is and will always be the most perplexing decision that her usually smart daughter ever made.

“What about Kaplan? You’ve been there for a long time. Three months ago, you said you were going to be promoted to lead.”

Adrienne slumped in her seat.

“Katy got it.”

“Katy?” Angie scoffed, “Of course. I’m not one to spread gossip but she seems the type.”

Stopped at a red light, Adrienne watched as her mom checked her lipstick in the rearview mirror. She spoke next in a very hushed tone.

“Heard she went to Tampa for an abortion.”

“Mom.”

“I’m just saying.”

“Anyway, I quit.”

Angie did one of those exaggerated double takes with her mouth ajar. She was animated enough for the both of them. Her outcry was incredulous.

“Why!?”

“Wouldn’t let me take time off.”

“Who would? What you’re doing is silly.”

Adrienne shook her head slightly.

“I know you don’t like it but it's different. It's me now. Just me. I can’t explain the rush I felt.”

“No, and I don’t care to hear.”

“That’s fine but this company is going to pay me a thousand dollars per appearance. They pay for my airfare…”

“I saw it on the Youtube. You looked like you had two left feet. Not only that, these sorts of outfits always break promises. The one here would forget to pay you.”

No, they did, Adrienne answered internally. But Danny controlled the finances. He’s real smart like that.

“Like I said, it's different. I had my first ever match and now I have a spot on the next supershow. That’s more money. I think … I could be good at this.”

“There you go, sounding like Danny again, when are you going to—”

“I don’t want to talk about Danny.”

Quickly, she used her sleeve to wipe away at her eyes.

“Because … because it's not about him. I’m not there because of him. I’m there because … it’s something I’ve always had to watch and now I’m doing it. And up in Baltimore…”

From bell to bell, she felt human again.

“…it felt right. I don’t know what is going to come of it. There are some super serious people there. Lived lives I could never fathom. And I’m a nobody from here … but Carnage Wrestling put me against three people who have done something in this business and that must mean something.”

“It means you’ve drawn the short straw, Ade.”

Adrienne considered that. No one expected her to overcome Regina Dal Gato. She was faster, more experienced, and just wanted it more. But something unexpected happened. Adrienne walked backstage, head upright, and there was this feeling. Danny always said that being one of the boys was like a brotherhood. Adrienne couldn’t relate for the longest time. She always felt that she was on the outside looking in and maybe Danny wasn’t as influential as he claimed to be. But, possibly she could join up in due time.

“Probably, mom. But this is unchartered territory for the Levis. I intend to see this through.”

After that, Adrienne just tuned out the noise. Her mother always had an opinion and that opinion was always right. She loved her. She was a good mom but in this one instance, Angie didn’t understand the motives of her only child. Adrienne was that bird that just realized that the cage door was ajar. Flittering over to the edge, her head poked through. Outside, though, the world is so vast and dangerous that why would she leave? It was safe after all.

Borrowing from her limited knowledge of sports sayings, well, safe is death.

In the safety of her apartment, she mused over her next encounter. Three daunting, larger than life individuals she couldn’t even begin to surmise. But she had to try. At least make the effort. Danny never prepared. He’d take one look at whoever it was and he’d dress them down in vicious fashion.

Sitting on the couch, she concluded that wasn’t her style.

Adrienne had watched her previous effort a few times back. Her match, too. In both appearances, she seemed lost at the key moments. How does one defy who they are? Her goal wasn’t to go out there and lose. That’d be pointless. She felt accomplished but eventually, Danny’s sentiment that moral victories are worthless would hit home.

After consuming what info she could about Matt Knox, Jonathan Willis, and this enigma of a woman with half a dozen names to call her - well, One of These Things is Not Like the Other.

Well, that’s okay. She didn’t want to be like them.

But just who was Adrienne Levi?

On some internet forum, there was a thread discussing the biggest losers on the independent scene, Danny Levi was joked about heavily. However, it was agreed that Adrienne was a mildly attractive piece of ass and looked dumb as hell so that’s a plus. Comments like this were often accompanied by ringside pictures that should have hit the cutting room floor. One where she was bent over over the middle ring rope. She had a blue minidress that she’d wear only for Danny during his matches and the photographer thought it opportune to shoot up that dress. The image was captioned: Imagine the Smell.

In Adrienne's most recent review at Kaplan, it stated that she exhibited poor customer service skills and required coaching. Whatever the hell that meant because she still received a whole quarter raise.

On the broadcast, Johnny Vegas had quipped that Adrienne was Carnage Wrestling’s newest loser. Well, Johnny Vegas looked like a hairy orange scrotum. She stifled a giggle. That's too much. But whatever, that’s what happens when she drinks one ...one or two wine coolers.

She didn’t want to be a piece of ass, or a forgettable employee, or a loser.

Not being a loser wasn’t always about just winning. Broken clock’s right twice a day. She suspected that Regina would learn that the hard way. No, Adrienne had to make a shift. She had to be more than what was expected of her.

So she opted out of a third strawberry wine cooler. Hastily, she cleared out Danny’s corner. Adrienne would have to set it back to normal before he came back but this … this was about her. So she chose to display who she wanted to be now.

She printed out a picture of Carnage Wrestling’s logo. She grabbed a 8x10 that she took with the intention to autograph to paying fans. Unfortunately, there was a lack of those these days. It was the sort of ridiculous pose where she had fists raised up like she was ready to fight. Her ring gear was a pair of simple black tights, white boots, and a t-shirt, ironically the Doritos one. She also printed out a color photo of her dive from the top rope. It happened to be the only action shot that was taken that featured Adrienne on the offensive.

She found her newly acquired Carnage Wrestling shirt she may have pilfered from an open box backstage. She put on her cleanest pair of jeans and sneakers. Her eyes popped a little with a modest amount of blue eyeliner.

Moments later, she dusted off a selfie stick that had been collecting dust in the kitchen junk drawer. Resulting in a totally more professional presentation.

“Take two.”

Carefully, she framed herself into the picture. This time, she did her best to look directly at her future audience.

“Hello everyone, Adrienne here. I guess I want to start out by making a distinction. I’ve got one match under my belt and I didn’t get the winner’s purse. But I know this business. A lot more than some would give credit. And I know that my upcoming match at Underground is an absolute honor. Two former world champions. An internationally known multi-talented superstar. And then there’s me.”

Adrienne paused, she knew that she had to make the following statement emphatically.

“I’m not…”

She cleared her throat.

“I’m not just a piece of arm candy, Johnny Vegas. And I’m not just singling out that guy because I know what it looks like on the surface. I’m not here to redeem myself like Mr. Knox. He’s one of those former world champions and I bet he beats himself up because lots of folks only talk about the bad. But he did it and that’s what matters. And I may not be relentless like Mr. Willis. My trials and tribulations aren’t worth mentioning. I smoked a little weed during community college before I dropped out. I was a terrible student, too. My life wouldn’t fill out a pamphlet. I am … unremarkable. And so I could never be as outrageous and spectacular as Melificent Lasciel. I don’t have a lick of musical talent and I’m not very photogenic as you can see.”

She gave a little wry smile.

“But what I am is a professional wrestler. I know, duh, so are all of you. All of you have such lofty goals and aspirations. Jonathan has his eyes set on championship gold. I have a feeling that he may be there sooner than later. Matt looks to settle the score with that grumpy old guy. Mel? I don’t know what she wants but I bet it's something glamorous. There’s this mentality in this business that if you don’t want to be on top, then you don’t belong here. Despite all of that, only a few ever actually reach that pinnacle.”

Confidence floundering, she fought with making such a declaration.

“Maybe…”

Another pause.

“Maybe one day that could be me. Delusions of grandeur, I know. But one loss, or two losses, or losing every single time I step into that ring won’t detract me. And I’m sure you’ve all heard those words before. Recently, too.”

But this was the stark truth.

“Maybe reality will stop me cold in my tracks. However, this match won’t be my Last Ride, my Downfall, or my End of Days. There will be no Redemption off of my name. You’re all going to have to earn that some other time because win or lose, Underground is going to be the night where I show you just who I am.”

In a bit of post cut editing, the piece ended on that shot of Adrienne Levi jumping off the top turnbuckle. Her expression was different than any she had ever displayed. On the surface, it was just gritted teeth and eyes afire with concentration. But it was also pure determination, intensity, and a sense of belonging all rolled into a tidy package.

Was that lightning in a bottle, or could that become Adrienne Levi after all?

#carnage wrestling #fatal4way

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wrestlewriting · 8 years ago

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#13 [Kenny Omega]

Requested, #13: I’m like 20% sure this plan will work. The other 80% means we could die horribly and violently, but honestly it’s a really solid plan.” (Prompt from here.)

Author note: This is just a little over 1000 words of fluff and sweet things.

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Standing in the back of the arena in Osaka, you avoided anyone that was even remotely nearby, though there were very few bodies passing by. You just kept looking at the floor, shifting from foot to foot, thinking through what tonight entailed. No one would blame you for your nerves. This wasn’t something you were used to doing, and it certainly wasn’t something you’d done in NJPW before.

“Yo, come on,” Nick’s voice broke into your thoughts. Your eyes turned to where the younger Buck stood at the end of the hallway. “He’s up in like ten.”

“OK, yea, I’ll be there in a second,” you assured. With one last curious look, Nick turned and went back the way he had arrived.

You weren’t a contracted wrestler with NJPW, and you weren’t even officially in The Bullet Club. But you portrayed a heel all the same and had a sort-of understanding with your fellow troublemakers. That was on screen at least in ROH and other various indie promotions.

Behind the scenes, the Bucks were some of your favorite people. You’d been running around on the independents, crossing paths, with them for years. So of course, you’d had appearances on the Being the Elite show, and it wasn’t like you were a secret.

And that was basically how you were now standing backstage at a NJPW show, where Kenny was once again taking on Okada.

Their matches were always incredible, physical, destructive. Terrifying.

It had been your reaction, which was basically a meltdown, to their WrestleKingdom match that had gotten you into your current predicament, however.

Throughout that entire event five months ago, you’d been on the edge of your seat. You’d dug your nails into poor Candice’s arms, leaving marks. There’d been hiding behind hands, as well in the shoulder of those around you. At one point, you’d even attempted to leave. Hell, you’d taken a few shots of liquid courage before arriving at the building.

When you’d finally seen Kenny in the locker room post-loss, you had managed to clean your act up and present yourself as a concerned but loving girlfriend who wasn’t entirely emotionally unstable.

But word traveled quickly through your friends, and soon enough the next day Kenny was well informed about your behavior during his match.

You’d made one innocent comment in the following discussion, telling Kenny that you just hated being so far away from him and not being able to do something quickly if something had gone wrong.

All you’d wanted was to be sitting closer, not be a part of the situation.

When Kenny had approached you with his idea initially, you’d immediately balked. You weren’t here as a wrestler, you were here as a girlfriend. You were meant to just be supportive from a distance during and take care of him the best you could afterward.

He’d argued that for all intents and purposes you’d still be supportive from a distance, just a closer distance by a couple feet than if you were in the front row.

Stupid technicalities.

“Hey.”

“What are you doing back here?” It was the first thing you could think to ask as you watched Kenny come towards you.

“Looking for you,” he answered, stopping where you stood.

“You shouldn’t even be thinking about me right now. You need to be focusing on this match and everything. Just go back, I’ll be there in a second, I promise.”

“I can multi-task,” Kenny argued.

“No you can’t,” you replied in earnest. He laughed at your response, nodding his head briefly in agreement. The silence fell around the two of you, any commotion in the arena and in the ring muffled by the walls and barely audible. Kenny seemed to be assessing you, and you had to keep yourself from chewing at your lip.

“I want you out there,” he finally said, repeating the same sentiment he had been for the past two weeks.

“I know,” you stated. “And I just…I don’t know. Why do you need me? You have Nick and Matt.”

“Nick and Matt aren’t you,” Kenny pointed out, reaching out to take your hand in his, tangling your fingers together. “I love them, and I will always have them in my corner. But I want you there too. I want to hear your voice when I need it most.”

“You know I’m probably more of a liability out there than anything.”

“Nah,” he dismissed. “You’re smart, and this is far from your first time outside the ring. Things go differently here. Nothing will happen to you. Something could happen to me, but I mean, that’s to be expected. But what I’m planning on is I win and we get to leave together.”

“You seem pretty certain of all this.”

“Honestly, I’m like 20% sure this plan will work. The other 80% means we could die horribly and violently, but honestly, it’s a really solid plan.”

Your laughter was instant at his statement, the absolute seriousness that he said it with causing your reaction more than the words themselves.

“So reassuring,” you teased through giggles. His smile was bright at the sound of your laughter, making him look far less intimidating in his wrestling outfit. With a slight tug on your hand, he brought you right into his body, looking downward at you. Your amusement trailed off as you looked up at him. “I love you.”

“Love you,” he echoed back.

“Should I have had some drinks before I came tonight?”

“…yes, fuck yes.” He looked almost horrified you hadn’t.

“Welp! This will be fun!” you decided. “Guess we have to up it to a 90% chance we die horribly.”

“You gonna wait for me in the afterlife?”

“Eh,” you shrugged. “Unless young Patrick Swayze shows up. Then sorry not sorry.”

“Yea, I can totally respect that,” Kenny agreed. You locked eyes for a solemn moment, but you both broke into smiles. You leaned forward putting your head against his bare collarbone, grinning to yourself when you felt a kiss placed on your hair.

“Come on, we should go,” you said, without moving your head. “You’ve got a match to have. And I have a panic attack to have.”

“You’ll be fine, it’ll be fine.”

“Will it be fine? Is that what it will be?” You couldn’t stop the sarcastic question from leaving your mouth. Slowly you lifted your head, meeting Kenny’s unamused look. “Not fine?”

“C’mon, dork,” he requested, leaning down to kiss you gently and briefly.

“You’re the dork, dork,” you childishly argued, pushing at him gently, before turning and starting down the hallway. Within two steps he was beside you, an arm going around your shoulders, tucking you to his side.

Tonight was going to be intense, that much you knew. And being close, being able to see the detail, to know for sure Kenny was OK…you did appreciate what he was trying to do to make the night easier for you. Which was kind of funny, given he was the one basically going into a war of a match.

You just hoped it didn’t, in fact, backfire in some way tonight. And you hoped you could keep yourself in check ringside, and not have a meltdown. For the first time in your life, you had to be wrestler and girlfriend at the same time, and it was weird. But for Kenny, it was worth it.

#kenny omega imagine #kenny omega drabble #kenny omega fan fiction #kenny omega fanfic #kenny omega fan fic #wrestling fanfic #wrestling fan fiction #wrestling imagine #wrestling drabble #wrestling fan fic #njpw imagine #njpw fan fiction #kenny omega

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Wrasslin Wendy chapter 3

Chapter 3 - What Am I Doing?

“And welcome back to hour two of the nation’s favorite Thursday night pastime GCW’s Melee. As we prepare for our next match, let me welcome some celebritie’s we have at ringside.” Maddog Blanchard said before the camera cut away from him and his announce partner Arnie Homes.

“We have platinum recording artist, Lil Big Dawg, who’s single ‘Wrexin’ is the there for this month’s Requiem pay per view in three weeks.” Maddog continued as the screen showed a short (five foot five inches), well dressed African American gentleman and what appeared to be his entourage. They all seem to be enjoying the show.

“And on the other side of the crowd, we have someone with a personal interest in the next match.” Arnie added as the screen cut to a nervous looking brunette in a blue flannel shirt, “It’s television personality and fiancé of our very own Gwendolyn Jack, Mason 'Dipper’ Pines from 'Dig Deeper With Dipper’ on our sister channel Used To Be About History Channel. And now back to the ring.”

Tthe ring announcer is standing in the ring as a heavy metal guitar riff cuts through the air, “The following is a non title match. Making their way to the ring. From the halls of House Maloy, accompanied by Gigi Maloy and her brother Anton. I present Sir Thomas Leon and Sir Miles Dracon. Together they are the Crusaders.”

The Crusaders were both at least six foot five inches and solidly built. If it weren’t for their different ethnicities people might have though they were brothers. They came to the ring wearing gray tabards with a red shield featuring a lion and a dragon. And with their chainmail inspired tights, they looked as if they could have come from a Renaissance fair.

Gigi and Anton on the other hand were in a purely modern look. The 'Privileged Princess of GCW’ was in a pair of sparkling tights and shirt emblazoned with her logo. Meanwhile Anton was in a pair of black trunks and a green sleeveless hoodie with a silver eye on the back of it.

“These two were already on a path of terror before the Princess recruited them into her Knights of the Squared Circle and her war with the Lumber Jacks.” Arnie called out from the announce table.

The Crusaders and Anton slide on into the ring, while Gigi saunters around the ringside. She stops in front of Dipper and gives him an appraising look. Leaning over the guard rail she ran a finger down his jaw line and shot him a wink as he jerked away.

“The Princess is playing with hot water here, that’s her rival’s fiancé she’s messing with there. She’s already tried to use the youngest Jack sibling, who’s not even in the industry, to get in Gwendolyn’s head earlier this year. She must love to play with fire.” Maddog added as he watched Gigi get into the ring and blew a kiss directed towards Dipper. “And remember this whole war was started because of her lust for the woman’s title and exacerbated by Anton’s infatuation with Gwendolyn.”

“And their opponents,” the ring announcer started before the loud buzz of a chainsaw blared through the arena, followed by the call of 'Timber’, and then steady melody on a steel guitar. “Hailing from the Woods of Oregon and accompanied by their big sister the GCW’s Woman’s champion Gwendolyn Jack, here are Bobby and Jimmy Jack. Together they are the Lumber Jacks.”

Dressed in a tied off, slevelesss, red flannel top, hiker style wrestling boots, loose jeans, and carrying her trademarked ax handle, Gwendolyn was being actively restrained by her brothers as they headed towards the ring. With the difference of their shirts being worn open and Bobby wearing an A-shirt under his, the brothers were dressed the same as their sister.

The brothers let her go once they got to ringside and she went over and hugged Dipper before she joined her brothers in the ring.

“It looks like we are in store for one major hullabaloo, Arnie.” Maddog said as he looked between the two teams.

“That we are Maddog. The Crusaders believe they should already have the belts after the last encounter between these two teams. Alright it looks like we’re gonna have Jimmy and Miles start it out for us.” Arnie said as Bobby and the Caucasian half of the Crusaders climbed out of the ring and into their respective corners.

Jimmy turned to look over at his siblings and Sir Dracon chose that time to attempt an attack. He charged towards Jimmy and was caught with a hiptoss. He was then hit with a clothesline as he got up. Jimmy went for a second clothesline but was caught and tossed With an overhead release belly to belly suplex. As Jimmy got up and went towards Sir Dracon, he was caught in a drop toe hold which Sir Dracon then floated over to capture Jimmy in a headlock.

“That was an amazing sequence of moves there folks. The action will continue after a word from our sponsors.” Arnie says as the screen cuts out.

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“Man I’m so hungry I could eat a cow.” a teen says as he and his friends walk through some resturant doors.

“Then I know what you want,” the way too cheerful cashier says from behind the counter, “ You want the Hermanos Brothers’ Double Double Beef Burrito Meal. Two double beef burritos, nachos, and a drink for just six ninty-nine.”

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“Welcome back. During our commercial break we saw Jimmy Jack mount a comeback only to be thrown to the outside by the fresh Sir Leon. Let’s join the action,” Maddog called as the scene resumed.

Bobby and Gwendolyn were on the ringside floor helping Jimmy regain his footing when they were hit by both members of the Crusaders as the dove over the ring ropes. The ref rolled outside to check on everyone as the Crusaders got to their feet. They threw the brothers into the ring as the red checked on Gwendolyn who appeared to have hit her head.

“The ref needs to get back in the Ring and do his job,” Maddog called as the Crusaders hit the Seige Machine on Jimmy Jack.

“It is his responsability to watch out for all of those involved in the match, not just the competitors Maddog.” Arnie said into his headset as he continued to call the match, “Gwendolyn could be seriously injured over there, wait a minute. What is that creep Anton up to?”

Anton had came up behind the ref and grabbed him by the collar and the back of his shirt. He then turned and threw him into the ring steps. Turning back he looked down on the unconscious Gwendolyn.

“He just took out the ref, what is going on here? Wendy need security, neither of her brothers are in any condition to help her.” Maddog called as he saw Bobby Jack receive a Siege Engine like his brother. Gigi was watching it all and directing the Crusaders to keep on the Jacks.

“My god, he just slung her over his shoulder. Where is he going to take her?” Arnie called as he watched Anton had pick up Gwendolyn as if he was going to powerslam her but started to walk towards the ramp to the back. “Wait a minute, what’s this?”

Dipper had jumped the guard rail and caught up with Anton, he pulled Gwendolyn off of his shoulder and sert her down. As Anton turned around Dipper hauled off and delivered three rapid fire European uppercuts. By then security had finally made their way out and began separating everyone. After Gigi and her Knights were taken to the back Dipper helped Gwendolyn to her feet and they were joined by her brothers. The fans cheered as they made their way to the back after the Lumber Jacks were announced the winners by disqualification.

“Well Maddog it looks like it was a good thing that Mr Pines was in attendance tonight, who knows what that psycho would have done if he hadn’t been.” Arnie said he looked at his partner.

“What are you talking about he had no business crossing the barricade. He could have just as easily injured himself or her even more. Noble intentions or not he has no training on how to deal with real monsters like Anton Maloy.” Maddog replied as he shuffled around some papers on their table.

“Well let’s just agree to disagree there Maddog.” Arnie said with a smile, “We’re heading to a commercial break folks but when we get back we’ll have some high flying light-heavyweight action as CD Spinna takes on 'True Country’ Kevin York.”

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BACKSTAGE

As soon as they were clear of the curtain Wendy perked up and slid out of her brothers’ grip. She turned and kissed Dipper before saying, “You did great out there.”

“It was sorta like riding a bike, everything Wildbill taught me came flooding back as soon as I jumped that guard rail.” Dipper replied as he held his fiancé. He stepped back for a second and tried looking into her eyes as he asked, “Are you sure you’re alright?”

“Yeah, I hit my head harder than that when we’re in bed.” She said with a smirk.

“TMI, sis.” Lucas said as he continued past them.

As she watched him blush, Angela 'Gigi Maloy’ Smith called out. “Looks like you got your self a keeper there girl.”

“Oh I know it. Looks, brains, and he can even cook too.” Wendy called back causing Dipper to go almost as red as her hair.

“Why did I ever agree to do this?” Dipper asked as they headed further into the backstage area.

“Well, you’re too much of a nice guy. After you found out from my brothers that your oh so successful and oh so public proposal had ruined a storyline that the writers had been working on, the sweetheart that you are, you had your producers call to find out if there was anything that you could do.” Wendy said as she messed up his hair, “They were going to turn you down till someone remembered that you trained with me and my brothers. So they proposed that you come and work a short program with me. And the best part is I’ll get to come work a couple of episodes of your show next season.”

“I know. It’s just after I decided to finish college, I never thought I’d get in the ring again.” Dipper said as he began to straighten out his hair she just messed up. With a smirk he continued “It will be nice to have you around a site or three.”

She leaned over and gave him a kiss before she added, “Maybe it’ll be like old times.”

“Come on lovebirds, they’re waiting on us in the trainer’s room for the challenge segment.” Angela called from down the hallway.

Standing up, Dipper took Wendy’s hand and said “Let’s go get this done.” __________________________________________

Chapter 3 is done. As those who saw my WendipWeek2017 know I’m currently having to do my writing on my phone as my laptop has gone kaput. So right now I’m only working on short stories and drabbles. I am also still working on the last prompt for Wendip Week to finish it up, my first draft ended up being more of a Mabcifica story and so I need to come up with a new plot. As with most of my stories I use my own names for Wendy’s brothers though for once I’m actually using Dipper’s cannon name.

Ring names of the Corduroy’s: Gwendolyn Jack - Wendy Corduroy Bobby Jack - Rudy Corduroy (eldest brother) Jimmy Jack - Lucas Corduroy (middle brother)

Also remember to check out my other Gravity Falls works: Gravity Heroes - A few months after the Mystery Twins head home from Gravity Falls Mabel gets a call from Soos telling her that Dipper was found turned to stone out in the woods. The problem is Dipper is standing right next to her. This leads them off to a new adventure. Gravity Heroes: Sidetracks, a series on one shots & drabbels that are stories that are in the Gravity Heroes-verse but aren’t necessarily required to read the main story-line. It’s essentially my take on the classic Marvel Comics Presents. Gravity Falls Valor Force Rangers, In summer of 2016 an ancient force has arrived in Gravity Falls intent on finding weakened layers of reality that are prevalent in the area and exploiting them. Realizing fear is one of the ways to find the weak points, he and his evil henchman have begun corrupting both creatures and objects in order to terrorizing the populace. Taking a cue from a friend he met while stuck on the other side of the portal, Ford recruits five 'teens with attitudes’ to combat this threat. The Curse, thanks to a misunderstanding Wendy is targeted by a fairy curse. This is a short story following what happens afterwords.

I also would feel honored if any of my works inspire any art. If the do I would love to see them. Thanks again to all who have read this far. I have received art now from Deviou5, Siryleleen, & Polydactyly Zodiac. I’m happy to see different interpretations of the characters from the GH AU. Let me know by PM if you do and I’ll send out a list of the full descriptions to you. The art is now up at fereality. deviantart. Com/ just remove the spaces.

Again I’d like to give a shout out to dusk4224, EZB, SuperGroverAway, ddp456, & A Pleasant Dream. It was their stories that made me want to get back into writing and to want to start with Gravity Falls. Please check out their stories if you haven’t already.

Please review. I’m always open to constructive and helpful criticism, though if you’re gonna troll please move on.

On to the reviews. Without further adieu:

Reader Guest (chapter 2): Thanks. Wendip is my main ships, so I work hard on making sure it feels right. Yep. That’s their stage names . I listed them up above for better reference.

Reader Guest (chapter 1): Thanks.Yeah, while he has a show unless you are into cryptology and pararcheology you may not know him by sight. The fans that were there just saw a geeky fan in flannel propose to a popular female wrestler. As we seen here it’s the eldest two brothers, the third stayed to work with their father.

Reader William Easley: Thanks. Are you sure you didn’t mean Too Sweet. ;-)

#WrasslinWendyAU #wendy corduroy #dipper pines #Wendip

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scotwresnet · 6 years ago

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It’s time to get spooky guys! Seeing as it’s Halloween season, the one time a year where it’s alright to run around the streets dressed in all manner of costumes, WrestleZone are heading back to Aberdeen’s Kincorth Community Centre on Saturday evening as they present Halloween Hijinx. Judging by what’s been announced for the show, we’re in for a cracking night that will culminate with either a brand new Undisputed WrestleZone Champion or the end of one man’s 1,000 day undefeated streak. It’s all on the line at Halloween Hijinx.

Undisputed WrestleZone Championship Damien (c) vs Austin Osiris

It’s a match 18 months in the making as Damien and Austin Osiris once again, this time with the Undisputed WrestleZone Championship up for grabs. Since their first encounter as part of the 2018 Drew Galloway Invitational Tournament (which Damien won by technical knockout), these two have been unable to see eye to eye. Big Money has gone unpinned and unsubmitted for 997 days at the time of writing (he’s suffered losses here and there, but he’s yet to be pinned or forced to submit so it still stands). Halloween Hijinx will mark day 1,000 of his streak, a streak that Damien has vowed to bring to an end in order to remain the Undisputed Champion. The Revolutionary regained the title from RUDO Lightning at Aberdeen Anarchy, a match that Austin Osiris refereed – I use that term loosely, seeing as the undefeated lad used every trick in the book to put the match in RUDO’s favour, earning a spear from actual referee Mikey Innes for his troubles. The challenge was by made by Osiris at Battle of the Nations, and it was quickly accepted. Damien vs Austin Osiris with both the Undisputed WrestleZone Championship and the latter’s 1,000 day undefeated streak on the line. It’s all or nothing for Austin Osiris come Saturday evening.

WrestleZone Tag Team Championships – Halloween Brawl Scotty Swift & Johnny Lions (c) vs Blue Thunder & William Sterling

Another match that stems from Battle of the Nations is the Tag Team Championships match for the evening, pitting defending champions Scotty Swift and Johnny Lions against the challenging team of Blue Thunder and William Sterling. Swift and Lions were successful in their title defence that night against The Outfit, whereas Thunder and Sterling’s scheduled match with The Granite City Shotshots never really began, resulting in them inserting themselves into the #1 contenders match between The Rejected and The Foundation of the Future’s Bradley Evans and Ryan Riley. They would of course win that match, earning them the right to face The Red Haired Warrior and The Tenacious One at a later date, but William Sterling only wanted the match if it was fought under the rules of a Halloween Brawl. He’s still out for revenge following the dissolution of Sterling Oil at Aberdeen Anarchy X a little over a year ago, so what better way to gain that revenge than by not only taking the tag titles from two men that ended the group, but also end the WrestleZone career of Johnny Lions in the process? Keep in mind that whenever Swift and Lions lose the titles, that’s Johnny done with WrestleZone. He said it himself back in May. This could very well be the last we see of him up north if William Sterling has his way.

UEWA European Heavyweight Championship – Triple Threat Match Andy Wild (c) vs Jason Reed vs Alan Sterling

A rematch from Battle of the Nations will see Andy Wild, Jason Reed, and Alan Sterling collide in a Triple Threat Match, but this one won’t be for Jason’s Tri-Counties Championship. Instead, it will be Andy putting his UEWA European Heavyweight Championship on the line, a title he’s held proudly since July when he won the vacant title by defeating both BT Gunn and Alexander Dean. The UEWA title has been held by a true who’s who of independent wrestlers, including Drew Galloway, Rampage Brown, and the late Lionheart. So far, The Dad Bod God has had successful defences against both Davey Blaze and Liam Thomson at shows for British Championship Wrestling and Wrestling Experience Scotland respectively. However, if Jason’s able to use his sneaky tactics once again, he could be leaving as a double champion. At both Aberdeen Anarchy and Battle of the Nations, Reed stole the pin from Wild in multi-man contests. Will it be third time lucky for Andy Wild?

Crusher Craib vs Connor Inglis

The saga continues as Crusher Craib and Connor Inglis once again come face to face at Halloween Hijinx, marking the third singles encounter between the pair with the score currently tied at one win apiece. Tensions between the duo have been brewing ever since the first show of the year, with The Creator of Carnage demanding the WrestleZone Training Academy trainee (who was handling security duties on the night) answer his open challenge at Summerhill Showdown. Little did he know though what sort of fighting spirit Connor had inside of him, with his unpinned streak very nearly coming to a crashing halt at the hands of the upstart. Ever since, Connor has been there to cost Crusher opportunities at both the Tri-Counties Championship and his fourth Regal Rumble Match victory, and also his unpinned streak as he distracted him at Aberdeen Anarchy to allow Bingo Ballance to pin the beast of WrestleZone. Crusher has branded Connor’s upset win at Battle of the Nations nothing more than a fluke, and now wants to teach him a lesson at WrestleZone’s annual spooktacular. This may be a different Connor than what we saw back in January, but it’s still the same Creator of Carnage he has to deal with.

The Foundation of the Future (Zach Dynamite, Bradley Evans & Ryan Riley) vs Kaden Garrick & The Rejected (Chris Archer & Mikkey Vago)

On March 16th, a new force was born in WrestleZone as Zach Dynamite, Bradley Evans, and Ryan Riley joined forces to form The Foundation of the Future. Together, Dynamite, Evans, and Riley have dominated everyone who stands in their way, but there have been three men in particular who have a problem with the trio – Kaden Garrick, Chris Archer, and Mikkey Vago. After Garrick lost a bout to Evans all the way back in May, he vowed to take care of The Foundation of the Future, and was later joined in his crusade by the former multi-time Tag Team Champions. Even though this trio may not exactly be on the same page, they’ve got a common enemy in sight. If they can put all their differences aside just for this match, then maybe, just maybe they can overcome The Foundation of the Future.

Robbie Solar vs Caleb Valhalla

Robbie Solar makes his WrestleZone return as he battles the monstrous Caleb Valhalla in quite a unique match pitting speed against power. Solar’s had three matches in a WrestleZone ring thus far, firstly losing to Johnny Lions in May 2015, followed by a victory in six man tag action at the 2016 Regal Rumble as he, Scotty Swift, and Crusher Craib defeated Lou King Sharp, Lord Mr Malice, and Sir Andrew Wilde, before he was then eliminated in the evening’s Regal Rumble Match. I don’t think he’s ever quite come up against a man like Caleb Valhalla though. Halloween Hijinx will actually mark one year since Valhalla was introduced to WrestleZone fans as Alan Sterling’s bodyguard, and has since become a force to be reckoned with in WrestleZone. Good luck Solar – you’ll need it.

After an eleven month absence from WrestleZone, Bryan Tucker made his return at August’s Battle of the Nations event, teaming with Shawn Johnson to reunite The Granite City Hotshots as they prepared to battle old rivals Blue Thunder and William Sterling. Before the match could even get underway however, Tucker blindsided Johnson and unleashed a vicious attack, still not over what Shawn did to him at Christmas Chaos 2015. Since that attack, Bryan Tucker has remained silent, refusing any sort of interview from WrestleZone’s media team. But finally, at Halloween Hijinx, Bryan has agreed to explain his actions from Battle of the Nations. In the words of good ol’ Jim Ross, this one could get bowling shoe ugly if Shawn Johnson decides to make his presence felt.

VIP Ticket Holders Bonus Match Mr P vs Ted O’Keefe w/Dino Del Monte

The VIP ticket holders for Halloween Hijinx will see Mr P going up against Ted O’Keefe of The Outfit in singles action, with Ted being flanked by his partner in crime Dino Del Monte. A win for either man would go pretty far here, with Mr P not really being able to get back on track since losing the Tri-Counties Championship to Jason Reed at Aberdeen Anarchy. Sure, he’s had victories since, but he’s not exactly been able to relive the same level of glory. Meanwhile, Ted and Dino are still reeling off their unsuccessful attempt at the Tag Team Championships at Battle of the Nations as they were defeated by defending champions Scotty Swift and Johnny Lions. Although it’s only Ted in singles competition here, don’t be too surprised to see Dino get involved. Perhaps we’ll be lucky enough to see a Dino rolling elbow and a Ted spinebuster in the same night. Glorious scenes.

In addition to all of that greatness, fans are encouraged to dress up in their finest Halloween costumes with prizes on offer for the best outfits PLUS, tickets will go on sale for the first time for Aberdeen Anarchy 2020 (tickets will then go on sale the following Monday (October 28th) at 9am via Ringside World). The first wave of tickets available will be priced at £35, and these will be VIP weekend tickets, which gain you access to both nights with early entry, priority seating, meet and greets, and bonus matches. Of course, Aberdeen Anarchy takes place on Friday, May 15th and Saturday, May 16th at Aberdeen’s Northern Hotel.

Tickets for Halloween Hijinx are still available from Ringside World, priced at £15 for VIP, £12 for adults, and £10 for under 14s. Fans can also pay at the door on the night. Doors open at 6pm for VIP ticket holders and 6:30pm for general admission ticket holders, with the main card kicking off at 7pm!

Announced Matches Undisputed WrestleZone Championship – Damien (c) vs Austin Osiris WrestleZone Tag Team Championships – Halloween Brawl – Scotty Swift & Johnny Lions (c) vs Blue Thunder & William Sterling UEWA European Heavyweight Championship – Triple Threat Match: Andy Wild (c) vs Jason Reed vs Alan Sterling Crusher Craib vs Connor Inglis The Foundation of the Future (Zach Dynamite, Bradley Evans & Ryan Riley) vs Kaden Garrick & The Rejected (Chris Archer & Mikkey Vago) Robbie Solar vs Caleb Valhalla VIP Ticket Holders Bonus Match – Mr P vs Ted O’Keefe w/Dino Del Monte

Preview: WrestleZone ‘Halloween Hijinx’ (26/10/19)

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scottish-wrestling-network · 6 years ago

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Undisputed WrestleZone Championship Damien (c) vs Austin Osiris

WrestleZone Tag Team Championships – Halloween Brawl Scotty Swift & Johnny Lions (c) vs Blue Thunder & William Sterling

UEWA European Heavyweight Championship – Triple Threat Match Andy Wild (c) vs Jason Reed vs Alan Sterling

Crusher Craib vs Connor Inglis

The Foundation of the Future (Zach Dynamite, Bradley Evans & Ryan Riley) vs Kaden Garrick & The Rejected (Chris Archer & Mikkey Vago)

Robbie Solar vs Caleb Valhalla

VIP Ticket Holders Bonus Match Mr P vs Ted O’Keefe w/Dino Del Monte

Preview: WrestleZone ‘Halloween Hijinx’ (26/10/19)

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The Raw Exposé: Welcome to Monster Mash Monday Starring Braun Strowman & The Big Show (4-17-2017)

By: Keila Cash

Hello everyone and welcome to another installment of The Raw Exposé. Tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw emanated from the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio. The Raw and SmackDown Live rosters were infused with fresh blood after the Superstar Shakeup last week. With the tables reset heading into the spring and summer months, did Raw’s first full week with a revamped roster pay dividends or did they experience a case of buyer’s remorse?

Elsewhere, Braun Strowman destroyed Roman Reigns in epic fashion last week. Did Reigns channel his inner John Cena by making a miraculous recovery or did the new Big Dog lick his wounds as Strowman continues his path of destruction? The answer to these questions can be found throughout this blog. Without further ado, let’s dissect tonight’s episode of Raw in no particular order.

Braun Strowman kicked off Raw by gloating about how he put Roman Reigns out of commission after his classic backstage beatdown last week.

Kurt Angle burst Strowman’s bubble when he announced that Reigns would be well enough to face Strowman at Payback in two weeks. Strowman vowed that it would be Reigns’ funeral and demanded that Angle give him competition or else. Angle didn’t give him a clear answer which caused Strowman to storm backstage as the opening segment came to an end.

This was a good way to start the show. Strowman was smug and gleeful during his promo, but the crowd reaction was mixed. Logically, he should be booed out of the building but Reigns is a lightning rod when it comes to getting de facto heel heat. It’s refreshing that an actual heel gets booed for being an evil and irredeemable human being for a change.

I love Chris Jericho’ Lite Brite scarf. It’s so fetching.

Samoa Joe defeated Chris Jericho when he made Jericho tap out to the Coquina Clutch in a solid match. Jericho had a few hope spots, but the outcome was never in doubt because Joe wasn’t going to lose his first match on a random episode of Raw.

It won’t be business as usual when Samoa Joe faces Seth Rollins at Payback in two weeks. Joe reminded Rollins of his debut the night after the Royal Rumble. He wanted Rollins to remember his ligaments tearing apart in his knee. That was business, but things would get very personal at the PPV because Rollins defeated Triple H at WrestleMania and put Stephanie McMahon through a table as an added bonus.

Rollins told Joe that payback’s a bitch as the segment came to a short and sweet end.

I guess Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows vs. The Golden Truth is canceled as Strowman attacked Goldust and R-Truth backstage. Braun Smash! Braun Crush!

Big Cass’ Ohio State Buckeyes shout out didn’t go over too well with the Columbus crowd. Tough room. In all honesty, the joke was pretty lame.

Anderson and Gallows defeated Enzo Amore and Big Cass when Anderson pinned Enzo after dropping him knee first into the top turnbuckle. The finish was a little ugly as it appeared that the referee didn’t complete the three count. Enzo’s shoulders came up, but I never heard the ref’s hand hit the mat. Perhaps there was some kind of miscommunication, but the fans were not ready for the finish based on the tepid reaction after the match was over.

The match was fine, but Enzo playing the babyface in peril was tiresome in spots. Big Cass took control down the stretch and had the match won until the fluky finish. This was a case where both teams gained nothing by facing each other which is a shame considering the talent involved.

The Miz and Dean Ambrose’s feud from earlier this year has been re-ignited thanks to an explosive episode of Miz TV. Miz talked about how he looked and acted like a WWE Superstar while Ambrose wore cheap clothes which afforded him multiple opportunities on SmackDown Live last year.

However, Ambrose was a blimp on this year’s WrestleMania card while Miz and Maryse were front and center. Miz called Ambrose lazy and complacent which has prevented him from breaking the glass ceiling in WWE.

Ambrose had a great rebuttal as he explained that his outward appearance didn’t matter because his heart said it all. His love for professional wrestling had no limits. He was willing to shed his blood, sweat, and tears in front of 20 or 100,000 people. After all, Ambrose defeated The Miz to win the Intercontinental Championship to kick off the year in style.

Maryse got in Ambrose’s face and called him a street rat. Aladdin reference for the win! She talked about how the man makes the championship and called Ambrose a boy which added insult to injury.

Ambrose told Maryse to hold his mic as he removed several items from his leather jacket before folding it up neatly. Miz went on a tirade about how Ambrose made the IC Title a joke while Ambrose chucked the jacket at Maryse before attacking Miz.

Maryse hit Ambrose from behind with the microphone which allowed Miz to set up the Skull Crushing Finale. Ambrose wiggled out of the move and was about to drop Miz with Dirty Deeds, but The Hollywood A-Lister made a quick escape as he and Maryse scurried up the ramp.

I am not a big fan of WWE revisiting this feud, but the mid-card scene is pretty light on star power. Until that situation is sorted out, Ambrose vs. Miz for the IC title is a fine placeholder. For now…

Kalisto first week on Raw resulted in him being tossed in a dumpster by Strowman. Sad times…

The Big Show body checked Strowman as he shoved him into the garage door backstage. Big Show vs. Strowman II is set for later tonight. Their first match was a pleasant surprise. Let’s hope lightning strikes twice.

TJ Perkins defeated Jack Gallagher with the Detonation Kick thanks to an assist from Neville. The first half of the match was good as it featured fluid action throughout. However, the heat cooled off considerably after the commercial break as the crowd reaction was lukewarm at best.

Jack Gallagher pulling a Mary Poppins liven things up as he laid out Perkins with a Thesz Press while falling gracefully to the floor with his umbrella.

However, things took quite the turn when TJP tossed Gallagher into Austin Aries while he was watching the match from ringside. Aries got up to confront TJP, but Neville yanked Aries off the ring apron which led to the aforementioned finish.

This was a nice way to forward the Neville-Aries feud while also giving TJP a chance to shine as a heel who is not above taking a short cut in order to pick up wins.

Alexa Bliss became the number one contender for the Raw Women’s Championship when she capitalized on Nia Jax’s handiwork by pinning Sasha Banks after Jax laid her out with a Samoan Drop. Bliss kicked Jax out of the ring and picked up the tainted, but completely legal win.

The Fatal Four Way match featuring Alexa Bliss, Sasha Banks, Mickie James, and Nia Jax was good. It featured solid action throughout and I loved the interaction between James and Banks. Bliss was the ultimate opportunist as she knew what battles to fight and which ones to run away from.

Jax’s power offense was impressive and relatively safe for a change. Jax needs more seasoning in the ring and WWE’s unique approach of having her learn on the job is exposing her weaknesses instead of accentuating her strengths as a badass who needs to do very little in order to get over. It worked for Strowman. Let’s hope the Powers That Be realizes that when it comes to the presentation of Jax in the future.

In any event, Bliss will be a nice foil for Bayley heading into Payback while the slow burn heel turn of Sasha Banks continues.

Finn Bálor made quick work of Curt Hawkins when he pinned Hawkins with the Coup De Grace. I’m glad that Bálor’s concussion scare wasn’t serious as he was back in the ring this week. If Bálor defeated Jinder Mahal in 30 seconds or less last week, that whole forearm to the head thing could’ve been avoided.

On a lighter note, Hawkins is aware that his sole purpose on Raw is to elevate people to the main event. Smart man.

Quick Synopsis of Bray Wyatt’s sermon to Randy Orton: There will be hell, fire, and brimstone. Here endeth the recap.

Chris Jericho putting The Drifter on The LIST made my night.

Jeff Hardy and Cesaro survived the 10:30 Lull Period of Death by having a competitive one-on-one match which saw Cesaro put on an uppercut party of the highest order.

The match was solid, but it was a bit one-note due to all the uppercuts. Hardy eventually got back on offense when he grazed Cesaro with Whisper in the Wind followed by a dropkick that sent the Swiss Superman tumbling out of the ring.

The ending came when both men countered out of their finishes with Hardy coming out on top with the Side Effect followed by the Swanton Bomb for the win.

The Hardy Boyz and Cesaro & Sheamus shook hands as a sign of mutual respect heading into their Raw Tag Team Championship match at Payback in two weeks. We shall see if the face vs. face dynamic holds up heading into the go-home show next week.

The Big Show vs. Braun Strowman had another classic battle that featured baseball slides, dropkicks, arm drags, powerslams, kip-ups, chokeslams, and knockout punches. However, the biggest spot of the match took place when Strowman delivered a superplex to Big Show that sent both men crashing down the canvas which caused the ring to implode. The referee flew out of the ring as the crowd popped with shock and elation.

The ring crew checked on all three men as various camera angles surveyed the damage. Amazingly, Strowman got up and declared himself the winner as Raw went off the air with the Monster among Men celebrating on the main stage.

The match was a total spectacle and I loved every minute of it. Big Show and Strowman worked well together and told a great story in the ring. Whoever laid out the match did a tremendous job teasing the superplex spot. The fans were on their feet, but their instant gratification was denied which made the actual moment even sweeter when it finally happened.

This was a great way to end the show and I must give kudos to WWE for spacing out the epic ring implosion moment over the years. Big Show has been a part of all of them and each time it feels special and out of the blue. It’s a trick that will never get old as long as it’s used sporadically. Tonight was no different.

Overall, I thought tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw was solid. The show was verging on being so-so until the main event salvaged things. Plus, WWE showed restraint by keeping Roman Reigns off television this week. It would’ve been dumb for Reigns to show up fresh as a daisy after Strowman kicked his ass to the nth degree. Building anticipation for their rematch was the way to go and I fully expect the new Big Dog to show up on the go-home show next week. Perhaps he should bring a bulldozer for added protection against Strowman. Safety first!

Up until the main event, the Fatal Four Way Match featuring Sasha Banks. Alexa Bliss, Mickie James, and Nia Jax were in the running for match of the night honors. The ladies had a solid outing that might have been the best in-ring work I’ve seen in the Women’s Division since Bayley defeated Charlotte for the championship a little over two months ago. Bliss has one week to promote her match against the Hugger Extraordinaire. With her razor sharp mic work, I am confident in her capabilities to get the job done.

The rest of the show felt stagnant in spots. Due to Dash Wilder recovering from a broken jaw, The Revival’s push is on hold which causes a bit of stagnation in the Tag Team Division. The Hardy Boyz have to be the standard bearer until Top Guys make their triumphant return. Let’s hope the nostalgia doesn’t wear off between now and then.

After last week’s Superstar Shakeup, nothing really changed with the exception of Dean Ambrose and The Miz rekindling their feud from SmackDown Live and Bray Wyatt spewing nonsense on the TitanTron. Everything else is pretty much the same. Let’s hope the creative team shakes things up over the next couple of months because the broadcast seems a little wishy-washy outside of Strowman being an indestructible badass. Fingers crossed!

On that note, this wraps up another edition of The Raw Exposé. I hope you enjoyed it and I will back tomorrow night with a brand new installment of The SmackDown Files. See you later, boys and girls!

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