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where’s my Suryataker counterpart, Hero
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Agreed. It makes a huge difference, especially in RW mods, to be able to borrow bigger name workers by just paying them more. The trades can be really lopsided or impossible.
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Hey, y’all.
I started a new gig this week, so I’ve been really busy with that.
I hope to get DDLM posted sometime in the next few days. But it’s safe to say the speed of what started as an unemployment time-killer for me will be slower in terms of updates.
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PWG Dia de los Muertos Card Preview
After their battle at BRODY AND THE BANDIDO, Caveman Ugg and Mick Moretti will join forces to take on the tag team of Aramis and Laredo Kid at DIA DE LOS MUERTOS!Tony Deppen will take on the returning WARHORSE at DIA DE LOS MUERTOS!"The Samoan Werewolf" Jacob Fatu will make his PWG debut at DIA DE LOS MUERTOS against Davey Boy Smith Jr.!The VeloCities will get their shot at The Rascalz and their PWG World Tag Team Championships at DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, with Orange Cassidy joining at ringside!There will be a fast and furious four-way bout at DIA DE LOS MUERTOS as Alex Zayne, Jonathan Gresham, Rey Horus and Rich Swann battle it out!Chris Hero will go one-on-one with Dragon Lee at DIA DE LOS MUERTOS!Jeff Cobb will reunite the King's Hawaiian tandem with Brody King to take on PWG World Champion Bandido and his trusted ally Flamita at DIA DE LOS MUERTOS!And, in a very special main event... for the first time EVER... the Lucha Brothers will face the Motor City Machine Guns at DIA DE LOS MUERTOS!PWG Dia de los Muertos- Aramis & Laredo Kid vs. Caveman Ugg & Mick Moretti
- Tony Deppen vs. WARHORSE
- Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Jacob Fatu
- PWG World Tag Team Championships: The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz) w/ Trey Miguel © vs. The VeloCities (Jude London & Paris da Silva) w/ Orange Cassidy
- Alex Zayne vs. Jonathan Gresham vs. Rey Horus vs. Rich Swann
- Chris Hero vs. Dragon Lee
- King's Hawaiian (Brody King & Jeff Cobb) vs. Bandido & Flamita
- The Lucha Brothers (Fénix & Pentagon Jr.) vs. The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
- Aramis & Laredo Kid vs. Caveman Ugg & Mick Moretti
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And here are the final results for the predictions contest...
Texasrangers13: 34/43parkereddy: 30/43
dean: 29/36
kanegan: 29/43
Jayzon_Ink: 28/43
Kijar: 26/36
Hollywood: 24/35
siah463: 19/24
forlan: 18/35
Atticus: 17/24
poopykokko: 16/28
Dalton: 15/23
ReggieLove: 14/16
BigJ: 13/16
joshbrady91: 12/19
Blodyxe: 11/20
Munit: 11/15
JaxonDuke: 8/19
olivertaylor276: 8/8
Powerbrock100: 8/8
Anaddeo89: 7/12
Questlove: 7/8
CGN91: 6/8
Congratulations to Texasrangers13 for the victory. Sending you a PM for the November event name right now.
We'll do this contest again starting with the November show all the way through All-Star Weekend in April... this time, I'll give some of the top finishers (including ties) some booking control for Mystery Vortex in May.
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REVIEW: PWG Brody and the Bandido
POSTED BY: Ricky Johnson
10/11/2020
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla held its first show after an explosive 2020 Battle of Los Angeles on Saturday night with Brody and the Bandido, headlined by a championship match between the two titular wrestlers.
The card was also highlighted by a six-man tag match that tore the house down, a new turn for a key name inside the company, a continued feud that points toward a future title match and several impressive performances by names looking to make a big splash in the future of PWG.
Excalibur opened the show, per usual, with a rundown of the card and a welcome to everyone inside the sold-out Globe Theatre. (48)
Caveman Ugg defeated Mick Moretti in 8:47 with an Ugg Smash! (crucifix power bomb)
This was a classic matchup between the straightforward brute and the conniving heel. Moretti tried to weasel his way out of danger and ended up using Ugg's own aggression against him. However, with the fans behind him, Ugg got on a roll and took out Moretti with a chain of high-impact moves, including his finishing Ugg Smash. After the pinfall, Moretti quickly escaped the ring and marveled at the beast inside, looking both shocked and in awe of his opponent. This was a solid opener all the way around.
Rating: *** 1/4 (54)
The VeloCities (Jude London & Paris de Silva) defeated Alex Zayne & Tony Deppen and Artemis Spencer & Rich Swann in 12:56 when de Silva used a Shooting Star Press on Spencer
This was a fun, fast-paced matchup between three intriguing teams. The VeloCities are currently on a hot streak, Zayne and Deppen have impressed in their short time in PWG, and Spencer and Swann showed a good connection together in the big 10-man match in the final night of BOLA. Everybody got some offense in this match, and it felt like it could've gone any of the three ways. Zayne was the brightest spot in the match, putting on a performance that should grab a lot of people's attention. In the end, The VeloCities stayed hot with de Silva hitting a shooting star press on Spencer and London preventing a breakup from Deppen with a flying kick.
Rating: *** 1/2 (57)
Flamita & Rey Horus defeated Aramis & Laredo Kid in 13:40 when Flamita used a Flam Fly (standing moonsault side slam) on Laredo Kid
A thrilling showcase of luchadors who are quite familiar with one another, this tag team match picked up right where the previous three-way match left off. The story of this match was the performance of Flamita, who dazzled with an array of high-flying moves. The other three put in decent work — although Aramis went AWOL for a little while in the middle — but this eventually turned into the Flamita show. He got the well-earned win with a beautiful Flam Fly on Laredo Kid.
Rating: *** 1/2 (62)
Orange Cassidy defeated Trey Miguel in 11:07 with a Mouse Trap
Both men came to the ring wearing sunglasses, but it's unclear where Miguel got his from after Cassidy rescued his on the final night of BOLA. Cassidy didn't do his slow-paced stuff for long in this one, as revenge was clearly on the front of his mind. Miguel was fired up too, looking to make up for the fact that he was embarrassed by Cassidy after his quarterfinal loss. These two went all out against each other. After a few near falls from each side, Cassidy snatched the victory with a clever Mouse Trap pin that had Miguel fuming.
Rating: *** 1/2 (63)
Before intermission began, Dezmond Xavier and Zachary Wentz ran in and jumped Cassidy, starting a three-on-one beatdown with Miguel in the center of the ring. When it looked like Orange was surely going to get beaten into a pulp...
...Jude London and Paris de Silva came racing in to make the save. The VeloCities were able to send The Rascalz scrambling out of the ring and back up the entrance way. Words were exchanged between the two sides — with the exception of Cassidy, of course — and London and de Silva motioned to Xavier and Wentz's tag team title belts. We might be getting a championship match between the longtime champs and the hottest team in PWG very soon. (41)
After intermission and the entrances for both Black Taurus and Chris Hero, Hero stopped referee Brian Hebner and called for a microphone. Hero told the crowd that he had something to say before the match began. He started by noting that some people in the crowd might already know, but Taurus had just signed a big new contract back home in Mexico and that tonight would be his last one in PWG. Hero led the crowd in a "Thank you, Taurus" chant. When Taurus turned to salute the crowd, Hero's face twisted into something sinister, and he blindsided him with an elbow to the back of the head. Hebner quickly called for the bell after the surprise attack. (54)
Chris Hero defeated Black Taurus in 15:35 with a Ripcord Rolling Elbow
Hero followed up the attack on Taurus with a match featuring some extremely aggressive offense. This was the most ruthless Hero has looked since his return to PWG, and he definitely wrestled angry in his first appearance since losing in the BOLA final. Taurus fought back well on a number of occasions, but it was clear who the winner was going to be. Hero went the extra mile in putting away Taurus, giving him shot after shot to the head, finishing with a ripcord elbow that seemingly knocked Taurus out in the middle of the ring. While it's not a surprise that Taurus took the loss on his way out, the way it happened definitely caught some fans in the Globe off-guard.
Rating: *** 3/4 (67)
Dragon Lee and the Lucha Brothers defeated Brian Pillman Jr., Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Jonathan Gresham in 20:35 when Pentagon Jr. used a Pentagon Driver (pumphandle half nelson driver) on Pillman
What a match. First, some housekeeping: Pillman, Smith and Gresham all came to the ring together and were announced as "The Foundation" — a nod to Pillman and Smith's already-established partnership in MLW and one of Gresham's nicknames. The trio seemed to work well in its first match together, despite the loss. Pillman put on his best individual performance since arriving in PWG, and Smith and Gresham just make a lot of sense as teammates.
But what made this match by far the best one since the restart for PWG was the trio of Dragon Lee, Fénix and Pentagon Jr. Those three arguably put on the best matches in BOLA, and that continued at Brody and the Bandido. Dragon Lee and Fénix pulled off some incredible moves, while Pentagon Jr. had the crowd red-hot throughout. The final few minutes of this match were a whirlwind, as it looked like all six competitors were close to getting the victory. But Pillman got trapped in the wrong half of the ring, and Pentagon got the win with a driver that clearly had Cero Miedo to it. This match alone is worth the Blu-Ray or DVD purchase.
Rating: **** 1/2 (81)
Bandido defeated Brody King in 19:33 with a 24 Plex to retain the PWG World Championship
Perhaps the six-man tag in the semi-main event was too tough to follow up, or maybe it had something to do with the chemistry between Bandido and Brody King. Either way, this championship match felt a little lacking compared to the recent main events from PWG. King wasn't exactly on the same form that made him catch fire in the Battle of Los Angeles. Bandido has had better recent matches, too, yet it was still a good showing from him. This match still had its moments, particularly toward the end, when it looked like Bandido wasn't going to have enough gas in the tank to put away the big man. When he rallied to get the win and keep his belt, the feeling around the venue was that it was a solid but not spectacular final match of the night.
Rating: *** 3/4 (66)
After the match, Bandido must have been feeling pretty good about himself, because he made sure to stand over a worn out Brody King and stick the championship belt in his face. This prompted King to lash out in retaliation and start a brawl. Then, coming from the back...
...it was Jeff Cobb. The man who wasn't scheduled to appear in this event raced down to the ring and took out Bandido with a clothesline. Then, after King hit a Gonzo Bomb on the champion, Cobb picked him back up and hit him with a Tour of the Islands. King and Cobb nodded at each other, and as King made his way to the exit, Cobb picked up the PWG title belt and held it up over his head. Get ready for Bandido-Cobb III. (50)
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Brody and the Bandido felt like a transition show in many ways for PWG. King didn't compound his BOLA upset victory with a title win, and the stage has already been set for a rubber match between Bandido and Cobb. The same goes for a title match between The Rascalz and The VeloCities. Between those developments and Hero's villainous attack, this felt like a card that was primarily used to set up the post-BOLA future for PWG. Still, the six-man tag match was phenomenal, and the rest of the show had plenty of quality. It just didn't reach the levels of KOBE or BOLA weekend. (Show rating: 61)
You can preorder Blu-Rays and DVDs of Brody and the Bandido now at PWG's website.
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Brody and the Bandido will be posted tomorrow, boys and girls.
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PWG Brody and the Bandido: Card Preview
Due to an injury suffered during the Battle of Los Angeles, Jeff Cobb is not scheduled to appear at Brody and the Bandido.Caveman Ugg goes one-on-one with Mick Moretti at Brody and the Bandido!It's a three-way tag match as Alex Zayne and Tony Deppen face Artemis Spencer and Rich Swann as well as The VeloCities at Brody and the Bandido!Aramis and Laredo Kid will team up to face Flamita and Rey Horus at Brody and the Bandido!Orange Cassidy is out for revenge against Trey Miguel, and the two will square off at Brody and the Bandido!Black Taurus will go toe-to-toe with Chris Hero at Brody and the Bandido!Dragon Lee teams with Fénix and Pentagon Jr. against Jonathan Gresham and the duo of Brian Pillman Jr. and Davey Boy Smith Jr. in a six-man showdown at Brody and the Bandido!The 2020 Battle of Los Angeles winner Brody King challenges Bandido for his PWG World Championship in the main event of... Brody and the Bandido!PWG Brody and the Bandido- PWG World Championship: Bandido © vs. Brody King
- Brian Pillman Jr., Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Jonathan Gresham vs. Dragon Lee & The Lucha Brothers (Fénix & Pentagon Jr.)
- Black Taurus vs. Chris Hero
- Orange Cassidy vs. Trey Miguel
- Aramis & Laredo Kid vs. Flamita & Rey Horus
- Alex Zayne & Tony Deppen vs. Artemis Spencer & Rich Swann vs. The VeloCities (Jude London & Paris da Silva)
- Caveman Ugg vs. Mick Moretti
- PWG World Championship: Bandido © vs. Brody King
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Follow up question - was it meant to be a "one size fits all" starter fed? I see the belts they have are for different regions, along with a World title if I'm not mistaken.
So if you start out west, you have your Western States Heavyweight Champion (same for Texas, Great Lakes, etc), and as you grow you eventually have a World title. (not that you're constrained by that in the game - you can have a World title as a "tiny" company).
it’s an alliance, like a version of the old NWA
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Here are the prediction results through all of BOLA. Texasrangers13 was the only one to pick all six quarterfinals correctly and was one of the few to have two of the three finalists.
But it'll be a photo finish to see who wins this first contest and names PWG's November show.
Texasrangers13: 30/36dean: 29/36
Kijar: 26/36
parkereddy: 26/36
Jayzon_Ink: 24/36
kanegan: 24/36
Hollywood: 21/28
siah463: 19/24
Atticus: 17/24
poopykokko: 16/28
forlan: 15/28
ReggieLove: 14/16
BigJ: 13/16
Dalton: 12/16
Blodyxe: 11/20
olivertaylor276: 8/8
Powerbrock100: 8/8
Anaddeo89: 7/12
Munit: 7/8
Questlove: 7/8
joshbrady91: 6/12
CGN91: 6/8
JaxonDuke: 4/12
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REVIEW: PWG 2020 Battle of Los Angeles - Final Stage
POSTED BY: Ricky Johnson
9/22/2020
A memorable 2020 Battle of Los Angeles for Pro Wrestling Guerrilla came to a close last night with the final stage in front of a sold-out Globe Theatre in Los Angeles.
The jam-packed finale had 12 matches in what was a four-hour show, ending with the crowning of a first-time BOLA winner. There were a few twists and turns in the unique bracket, as well as some notable results that should set up intriguing rivalries for the near future in PWG. There's a lot to get here, so let's jump right in.
Excalibur had his traditional opening promo, running down the card and welcoming everybody to the show. (48)
Tony Deppen defeated Orange Cassidy in 15:29 with a Joker Driver (electric chair driver)
Cassidy and Deppen have had history against one another, facing off at Joey Janela's Spring Break in GCW and PWG's The Makings of a Varsity Athlete last year. These two just seem to really click in the ring and play off of each other well. This match featured solid character work and comedy early on, then it ramped up into two talented wrestlers going all-out against each other. The sunglasses-less Cassidy played up the unkillable side of his style with a few near falls and almost snatched a quick pinfall on multiple occasions. In the end, Deppen had to resort to a particularly nasty-looking Joker Driver to get the win.
Cassidy laid in the ring for a while after the loss, and referee Bryce Remsburg comically pulled him out of the ring and laid him down near the barricade so the next match could get underway.
Rating: *** 3/4 (65)
Chris Hero defeated Trey Miguel in 13:47 with a Hangman's Clutch (stepover toehold inverted cravate)
Chris Hero's first two matches in his return to the Battle of Los Angeles pitted him against exciting young talents. Both times, he had to withstand a lot of fast-paced, aerial offense and work his opponent down. Hero did that with the newly sunglasses-wearing Miguel, who was built for a back-and-forth with the ring veteran despite his size. This was the first victory for Hero back in PWG via submission, and it was a solid match all the way around.
Rating: *** 1/2 (60)
After the match, Orange Cassidy slowly got back on his feet at ringside and made a show of walking over to the corner of the ring to retrieve the sunglasses that Trey Miguel had stolen from him on Friday night. Miguel, still stinging from his submission loss to Hero, could only watch as the freshly squeezed one popped the crowd with his grand retrieval. (62)
Dragon Lee defeated Mick Moretti in 12:46 with a Dragon Driver
This was the first match of what was an incredible night for Dragon Lee, and it was by far the best showing from Mick Moretti during his time in PWG. This quarterfinal contest didn't overstay its welcome, as almost everyone in attendance knew that Lee was going to be the one to advance in the Battle of Los Angeles. But Moretti won over some fans with his performance, even though Lee caught fire toward the end and put away the scoundrel in style.
Rating: **** (70)
Fénix defeated Jonathan Gresham in 18:40 with a 450 splash
A longer, more even affair than the previous one, the Fénix-Gresham match also delivered in the second round. It felt like it could've been better, as there were a couple of occasions where it felt like Fénix was off his usual best. Yet Gresham looked great throughout, and the two got to showcase their technical and flying arsenals for quite a while. Fénix got the victory with a beautiful 450, and it will be interesting to see where the rock-steady Gresham goes from here after a memorable title match loss and a second-round exit in BOLA.
Rating: **** (70)
Brody King defeated Pentagon Jr. in 16:51 with an All-Seeing Eye
Pentagon Jr. was a popular pick to make it to the semifinals like his younger brother, but Brody King had an emphatic answer to that. These two guys beat the daylights out of each other for a long time. After a pair of strong, all-around wrestling matches, this felt like a fun brawl to break things up a little bit. King outlasted Pentagon here, planting him with the All-Seeing Eye to reach the next round.
Rating: *** 1/2 (63)
Jeff Cobb defeated Bandido in 16:12 with a Tour of the Islands
This was the stunner of the tournament for many in attendance. The winner of Battle of Los Angeles gets a title shot, so it wouldn't have been a surprise at all to see the champion Bandido lose Saturday night. But to lose in the second round? There were a few gasps around me when Cobb got the three count on Bandido. Cobb looked ultra-determined to get this win, and he was able to answer everything Bandido threw at him. I think this pretty much guarantees we'll get Bandido-Cobb III sometime in the near future.
Rating: *** 3/4 (68)
Aramis, Artemis Spencer, Flamita, Laredo Kid & Rich Swann defeated Alex Zayne, Black Taurus, Blake Christian, Caveman Ugg & WARHORSE in 11:58 when Swann used a Five Star Swann Splash on Ugg
The annual 10-man tag on the final night of BOLA is traditionally used to cool down the crowd near the halfway point and see who does the most with their time in the ring. This year, the two standouts were Swann and Zayne. Both men stood out with their aerial work, including a wild tope suicida from Zayne at the midway point of the match. Swann breaking out the old frog splash to get a win back in a PWG ring was pretty cool, and it got a good reaction from the crowd.
Rating: *** 1/4 (55)
Chris Hero defeated Tony Deppen in 15:02 with a Hangman's Clutch
Put a pin in this one, because I'm sure these two will cross paths again in the future. After the flyer-heavy 10-man tag, the turn back into tournament action was a sharp one, with both of these technically-sound wrestlers going to work against each other. This had plenty of back and forth, and I was certain that Deppen was going to pull off the upset. Instead, Hero got the Hangman's Clutch locked again in a bad spot for Deppen, who was forced to tap out. Hero moves on to the final, while Deppen takes home a strong 2-1 record in his first BOLA.
Rating: *** 3/4 (68)
Dragon Lee defeated Fénix in 17:45 with a Desnucadora (vertical suplex powerbomb)
This will go down as the match of the tournament in my book, and it's no surprise that it came from these two. Dragon Lee and Fénix have gone up against each other and alongside each other in tag action over the years, but this was a rare head-to-head showdown between two of the best Mexican talents in wrestling. This was Lucha Libre at some of its finest, and it garnered the elusive "fight forever" chant from the PWG crowd. Like his quarterfinal match earlier in the night, Lee went on an impressive streak of offense toward the end of the match, and he was able to get a hard-fought win with a powerful Desnucadora.
Rating: **** (72)
Brody King defeated Jeff Cobb in 11:36 with a gutwrench piledriver
Oh, what could have been. King and Cobb had a real slobberknocker on their hands, but it looked like Cobb injured his ankle several minutes in. While I couldn't tell if the plan was to go shorter than most BOLA semifinals here, it was obvious that Cobb was really slowed down after the injury. King ended the match shortly after that to advance to the finals, and Cobb had to be helped to the back. Hopefully Cobb won't be out for too long, as he looked good during his healthy moments in this year's BOLA.
Rating: *** 1/2 (60)
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz) defeated Brian Pillman Jr. & Davey Boy Smith Jr. in 13:42 with a Hot Fire Flame (assisted standing moonsault) to retain the PWG World Tag Team titles
After their upset victory over Jonathan Gresham and Chris Hero on Friday night, Brian Pillman Jr. and Davey Boy Smith Jr. got a shot at the top tag team in PWG, the red-hot Rascalz. Once again, Xavier looked like the top dog in the ring, shining the brightest in a match that had four fan favorites from the weekend. The pinfall victory went to Wentz, though, with the return of the Hot Fire Flame —when Wentz hits a standing moonsault and Xavier shoves Wentz onto the opponent from a decent-sized distance. The Rascalz got their title defense, and Pillman and Smith got a deserved curtain call from the fans after a great debut weekend together in PWG.
Rating: *** 1/2 (60)
Brody King defeated Dragon Lee and Chris Hero in 21:38 to win the 2020 Battle of Los Angeles
Well, that was another shocker. Going into the final, King probably would have been a distant third behind Lee and Hero in predicted winners. Lee had put on the best matches recently, and Hero winning BOLA for the first time in his return to the company would have made for a great story. Yet it was the big man who crashed the party with a victory in the three-way elimination match. About halfway through the match, it was clear that Hero was focusing his attention on taking down King. That plan backfired, as Lee took him off-guard with a springboard strike and a quick roll-up.
That left just King and Lee. Size and stamina proved to be the difference-maker, as a desperate Lee couldn't quite find the finishing blow in time and ran out of gas. The larger King powered through and outlasted everybody, crushing Lee with a Gonzo Bomb to grab a victory. It wasn't the cleanest or the best match of the tournament, but it was still a memorable finish and a coronation for King.
Rating: *** 3/4 (69)
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The action from the first two nights of the 2020 Battle of Los Angeles was strong but largely predictable. PWG saved a few surprises for the end, giving King the tournament victory and bouncing its world champion early in the night. Some of the newcomers and returning alumni made all the difference this year, and it will be interesting to see where PWG goes next with its title picture and some of the rivalries that are bubbling up on the roster. All in all, it was a fantastic final night of action and a great overall weekend in LA. (Show rating: 64)
You can preorder DVDs and Blu-Rays of the Final Stage now at PWG's Website.
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Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask - I seem to have all the logos/belts/etc but not in separate folders any longer. Is the American Wrestling Council part of the Thunderverse?
yes
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BOLA Final Stage is going up tomorrow, for those who still want to make predictions.
After some chalky first two nights, things are gonna get a little wild here.
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Had a bit of free time today and spotted this one; PWG games always get a click from me and the presentation is simple yet excellent. I don't think I'll have time to predict or comment regularly, but KUTGW
hey, thanks! I really appreciate that
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yeah, you can select the broadcaster when you go to book the card
if you have a deal with NBC to show events, they should be an option
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Sammy
Darby
Dark Order
Statlander/Shida
Wardlow
Pillman
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Prediction standings through the first three shows. Remember, the winner(s) after the first five will get to name a future PWG event.
dean: 21/24Kijar: 20/24
Texasrangers13: 20/24
Jayzon_Ink: 19/24
kanegan: 19/24
parkereddy: 19/24
siah463: 19/24
Atticus: 17/24
ReggieLove: 14/16
BigJ: 13/16
Hollywood: 13/16
poopykokko: 13/16
Dalton: 12/16
forlan: 11/16
olivertaylor276: 8/8
Powerbrock100: 8/8
Munit: 7/8
Questlove: 7/8
CGN91: 6/8
Blodyxe: 5/8
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PWG 2020 Battle of Los Angeles: Night 2
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REVIEW: PWG 2020 Battle of Los Angeles - Night 2
POSTED BY: Ricky Johnson
9/19/2020
Pro Wrestling Guerrilla continued the 2020 Battle of Los Angeles yesterday evening with Night 2's action from the Globe Theatre in Los Angeles.
The second half of the opening round was highlighted by the PWG return of an old favorite, a phenomenal showcase of Lucha Libre talent that rivaled Night 1's technical showdown, and an excellent main event that had a result that surprised more than a few in attendance.
There weren't any surprise cameos during the opening promo from Excalibur. It was just a warm welcome, a rundown of the night's card, and some hype for Saturday night's final stage of the 2020 BOLA. (50)
Mick Moretti defeated WARHORSE in 12:01 with a Clean Cut (snapmare driver)
This turned out to be a pleasant surprise in more ways than one. It felt like the crowd was expecting WARHORSE to take the victory, especially after Moretti screwed him over on Thursday night in tag action. And that seemed to be what was coming, as WARHORSE hit a nice comeback sequence, complete with his metalhead thrashing, right around the 11-minute mark. But Moretti then turned WARHORSE inside out with a clothesline out of nowhere. Swerve! Moretti hit his finisher soon after that to grab a solid opening victory. You've gotta love it when a plan comes together.
Rating: *** 1/2 (58)
Tony Deppen defeated Rey Horus in 14:33 with a Knee Trembler (running knee strike)
After a couple of losses to open his PWG ledger, Deppen broke through with an impressive win over Horus. Deppen did a good job focusing on keeping Horus on the mat as much as possible, and he was able to counter and avoid some aerial moves to set up a win. If Deppen is able to pick up some momentum in PWG, watch out. The Globe crowd seems to have quickly taken a liking to him.
Rating: *** 1/2 (61)
Jeff Cobb defeated Flamita in 18:09 with a Tour of the Islands (reverse-spin scoop powerslam)
The former champion had lost three straight PWG matches heading into this one, but the streak came to a decisive end here. This was another classic styles clash, with Cobb trying to wear down the smaller Flamita, who used his speed and agility to keep him in it for a while. Both men showed impressive stamina throughout, as this was an 18-minute match that didn't ever feel like it was going that long. Cobb planted Flamita with his signature move, and he'll be moving on to the third and final night of BOLA.
Rating: *** 1/2 (62)
The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) defeated The Velossidys (Orange Cassidy, Jude London and Paris da Silva) in 13:22 when Xavier used a Final Flash (corkscrew senton bomb) on Cassidy
The Rascalz continued their hot streak in PWG with another win as a trio, this time against Orange Cassidy and his newfound friends in the rising VeloCities. There were high spots aplenty in this six-man tag match, with Cassidy providing some breathers every now and then with his trademark sloth style. Xavier looked fantastic out there with a match-best performance, and it was quite fitting for him to finish it all off with a well-executed Final Flash.
Rating: *** 1/2 (57)
Before intermission began, Trey Miguel made a point walk over and grab the signature sunglasses of Orange Cassidy, who was still nursing his wounds in the ring. He and his fellow Rascalz taunted Cassidy and the VeloCities on their way out, making sure to draw plenty of attention to the now-stolen Ray-Bans. (49)
Bandido defeated Aramis in 10:14 with a 24 Plex
The PWG champion got the second half rolling with a solid and straightforward win over the young Aramis. Bandido has been working an incredibly busy schedule as a champion in ROH and The Crash, along with dates in CMLL and IWRG. It's pretty remarkable to see him set to work all three nights of BOLA, so a lot of the crowd didn't mind seeing a shorter first round match for him.
Rating: *** 1/2 (61)
Pentagon Jr. defeated Black Taurus in 12:47 with a Fear Factor (package piledriver)
The "cero miedo" chants were back in the Globe Theatre, and they didn't really slow down throughout this slobberknocker of a lucha battle. Pentagon and Taurus made it clear early that they were there to rumble. This one spilled out and onto the rails a few times, with both men taking some really tough shots. Taurus avoided the piledriver on a couple of occasions, but the third time was the charm for Pentagon. This was a great first-round match, even if it was on the shorter side of most BOLA offerings.
Rating: *** 3/4 (65)
Dragon Lee defeated Laredo Kid in 18:42 with a bicycle knee strike
While the last Dragon Lee PWG match didn't live up to the hype, this one did. Lee and Laredo clicked from the opening bell, which made for a really fun finale to the first round. This match had great high-flying moments and mat action. The crowd really got behind Lee in the second half, who couldn't seem to get the Dragon Driver off cleanly. Instead, he opted for a wicked knee that turned out Laredo Kid's lights. Gresham-Smith might have just edged Lee-Laredo for best opening round contest, but it could go either way.
Rating: **** (70)
Brian Pillman Jr. & Davey Boy Smith Jr. defeated Chris Hero & Jonathan Gresham in 20:24 when Pillman used a Sleeping Hero German Suplex on Hero
After the strong reaction to Pillman-Hero and Smith-Gresham for Thursday night, no one in the crowd was going to be opposed to seeing these four men in a ring again. Hero and Gresham were on their A game, which made the finish even more of a fun surprise. While the PWG newcomers didn't get quite as much offense in, they used their experience as a tag team to their advantage with several nice double-team moves. Pillman hit his aptly named finisher on Hero, and Smith crushed Gresham on the other side of the ring with a perfectly timed shoulder tackle to prevent any possible breakup. While Hero and Gresham will be the ones moving on in the tournament, Pillman and Smith got a just reward for their impressive debuts by picking up a main event win Friday night.
Rating: **** (70)
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Night 2 didn't have quite as many wow moments as Night 1, even with the main event upset and that swerve in the Moretti-WARHORSE opener. But this might have been the most complete card of the restart for PWG, as the action was quite good from top to bottom, without any real drop-off. Now, here comes the front-to-back mayhem of BOLA's final stage later tonight. (Show rating: 63)
You can preorder DVDs and Blu-Rays of Night 2 now at PWG's Website.
PWG released the full card for the final stage of the 2020 Battle of Los Angeles on Twitter on Saturday morning. Leave your predictions for how the rest of the tournament will go, plus your pick to win it all, in the comments below.
PWG 2020 Battle of Los Angeles: Final Stage- BOLA Quarterfinal 1: Orange Cassidy vs. Tony Deppen
- BOLA Quarterfinal 2: Chris Hero vs. Trey Miguel
- BOLA Quarterfinal 3: Dragon Lee vs. Mick Moretti
- BOLA Quarterfinal 4: Fénix vs. Jonathan Gresham
- BOLA Quarterfinal 5: Brody King vs. Pentagon Jr.
- BOLA Quarterfinal 6: Bandido vs. Jeff Cobb
- BOLA Semifinal 1: Winner of Quarterfinal 1 vs. Winner of Quarterfinal 2
- BOLA Semifinal 2: Winner of Quarterfinal 3 vs. Winner of Quarterfinal 4
- BOLA Semifinal 3: Winner of Quarterfinal 5 vs. Winner of Quarterfinal 6
- BOLA Final - Elimination Match: Winner of Semifinal 1 vs. Winner of Semifinal 2 vs. Winner of Semifinal 3
- Aramis, Artemis Spencer, Flamita, Laredo Kid & Rich Swann vs. Alex Zayne, Black Taurus, Blake Christian, Caveman Ugg & WARHORSE
- PWG World Tag Team Titles: Brian Pillman Jr. & Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier & Zachary Wentz) ©
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- BOLA Quarterfinal 1: Orange Cassidy vs. Tony Deppen
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Karl</p><p>
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<p>Gonna shoot for Night 2 to go up on Monday. </p><p> </p><p>
Thanks, Management</p>
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Forgot to update the prediction standings after Night 1.
Kijar: 15/16parkereddy: 15/16
dean: 14/16
kanegan: 14/16
ReggieLove: 14/16
siah463: 14/16
BigJ: 13/16
Jayzon_Ink: 13/16
Texasrangers13: 13/16
Atticus: 12/16
Dalton: 12/16
olivertaylor276: 8/8
poopykokko: 8/8
Powerbrock100: 8/8
Hollywood: 7/8
Munit: 7/8
Questlove: 7/8
CGN91: 6/8
forlan: 4/8
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<p>PWG 2020 Battle of Los Angeles: Night 1</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><div style="padding: 10px; border: 8px solid #000000; margin:10px;background: #FFFFFF; max-width:60%; ";"></p><img alt="hRDSrDN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hRDSrDN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="font-family:'Arial Black';"><strong>REVIEW: PWG 2020 Battle of Los Angeles - Night 1</strong></span></span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="TPwSvR7.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TPwSvR7.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:left;"><p>POSTED BY: Ricky Johnson</p><p> 9/18/2020</p><p> </p><p> Last night, <strong>Pro Wrestling Guerrilla</strong> opened the <strong><em>2020 Battle of Los Angeles</em></strong> with Night 1, back in front of another sellout crowd at the Globe Theatre in Los Angeles. Half of the tournament's first round took place, along with a couple of intriguing tag matches that will set up some of the action later tonight in Night 2.</p><p> </p><p> Most of the wrestlers who also work in either AAA or CMLL in Mexico weren't in attendance, with a couple of notable exceptions in Bandido and the returning Fénix. But a new duo in PWG made up for some of the lack of established star power with a couple of matches that were some of the best in recent BOLA first-round memory.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="FacdRdD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FacdRdD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="eHZhMsx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eHZhMsx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> The show, as usual, opened with <strong>Excalibur</strong> giving an introductory promo and revealing the first round matchups for Night 2... Rey Horus vs. Tony Deppen, Flamita vs. Jeff Cobb, Black Taurus vs. Pentagon Jr., Aramis vs. Bandido, Dragon Lee vs. Laredo Kid and Mick Moretti vs. WARHORSE, the latter of which would first team up in tag action. </p><p> </p><p> Toward the end of his remarks, <strong>Orange Cassidy</strong> unexpectedly came down and rolled into the ring. When Excalibur asked him what he was doing, Cassidy barely lifted his left pointer finger — indicating that he was in the first match of the night. The freshly squeezed one operates on his own time. <em>(56)</em></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="kvvZAAD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kvvZAAD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pvdDQcd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pvdDQcd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="eHZhMsx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/eHZhMsx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Orange Cassidy defeated Caveman Ugg in 9:57 with a Superman Punch</strong></p><p> </p><p> This match had some of the usual Orange Cassidy antics to start, and a guy whose character is that he's an actual caveman from prehistoric times was the perfect partner for those. Cassidy must have picked up some pointers from Jurassic Express on how to deal with guys like Ugg. Both competitors got their big moments in this one, and it didn't overstay its welcome. The crowd ate it up. It was a lighthearted yet effective start for what is a tournament usually filled with serious action.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: *** 1/2</strong> <em>(59)</em></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="8LxAzn0.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8LxAzn0.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pvdDQcd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pvdDQcd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EbhXYvQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EbhXYvQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Trey Miguel defeated Alex Zayne in 12:41 with a Meteora</strong></p><p> </p><p> These two high-flyers put on a show here. This match was 100 mph from the opening bell, with spot after spot after spot. Both guys really went for it, pulling out some crazy stuff to the outside of the ring. It's somewhat surprising that they escaped without any injuries. Miguel picked up another win here, giving the solo Rascal some real momentum into the rest of BOLA weekend.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: *** 1/2</strong> <em>(60)</em></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="PRXOQpH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PRXOQpH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pvdDQcd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pvdDQcd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NJUrNfq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NJUrNfq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Brody King defeated JD Drake in 11:55 with an All-Seeing Eye (Samoan Driver)</strong></p><p> </p><p> Alright, so I felt like I might have been a little too harsh on Drake from <em>KOBE</em>. Well... it happened again. This was a really rough performance from him, even worse than the last one. King didn't exactly deliver a five-star worthy performance, but it was hard for these two to get going. After a couple of good bouts to start, this one let the air out of the crowd.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: ** 3/4</strong> <em>(46)</em></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="wO9LOFo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wO9LOFo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="FmFeDDM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FmFeDDM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pvdDQcd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pvdDQcd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dRhQMmH.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dRhQMmH.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="jXXt1f2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jXXt1f2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>The VeloCities (Jude London and Paris de Silva) defeated Mick Moretti & WARHORSE in 13:13 when London used a Slingblade on WARHORSE</strong></p><p> </p><p> WARHORSE (all caps, yes) has been an indy darling in recent months, with his successful campaign to wrestle Cody Rhodes for the TNT title in AEW and a current run as IWTV's Independent Wrestling champion. He's a polarizing character among fans, but he delivered a solid debut in PWG. While the VeloCities put in another strong performance together, the story of the match was Moretti pulling back his hand from a WARHORSE tag. Moretti laughed to himself as he walked away from the ring and exited, leaving his teammate and upcoming opponent to take even more damage and, ultimately, the loss. They don't call him a scoundrel for nothing, folks.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: *** 1/2</strong> <em>(58)</em></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="aLMI2Hc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aLMI2Hc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pvdDQcd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pvdDQcd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="S9gaIUS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/S9gaIUS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Chris Hero defeated Brian Pillman Jr. in 15:50 with a Cyclone Kill (discus big boot)</strong></p><p> </p><p> The PWG faithful were happy to see Pillman make his debut, and he showed some flashes of potential greatness in this match. There were some consistency issues from him, but Hero was able to guide the match back into place each time. You could tell that if Pillman puts it all together, he could go pretty far. Hopefully for those of us in the LA area, that means more PWG matches. While no one will be surprised to see Hero move on in the tournament, Pillman earned a lot of respect with his first BOLA match.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: *** 3/4</strong> <em>(65)</em></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="QgTPu1I.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QgTPu1I.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pvdDQcd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pvdDQcd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="UAlDXOi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UAlDXOi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Jonathan Gresham defeated Davey Boy Smith Jr. in 20:08 with a crucifix pin</strong></p><p> </p><p> Don't be surprised if this one ends up being the best match of the first round this year. Although Gresham and Smith are both known for their technical prowess, this one transitioned into a clash of styles in the second half. Gresham used his speed and flying ability to try to wear Smith out, while the bigger Smith resorted to some classic power strikes. All the near-falls were thrilling, and the finish —Gresham countering a potential slam into a lightning-fast crucifix pin — was a fitting punctuation mark.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: ****</strong> <em>(71)</em></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="CqKiiq8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CqKiiq8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pvdDQcd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pvdDQcd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RsR6E2t.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RsR6E2t.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Fénix defeated Rich Swann in 18:28 with a 450 Splash</strong></p><p> </p><p> The Gresham-Smith match proved to be a tough act to follow. There were high hopes for this match, and, like Dragon Lee-Flamita from <em>KOBE</em>, those in attendance were left a little bit wanting. Maybe Swann had some rust to knock off, being in a PWG ring for the first time in a while. Fénix shined, as we've come to expect, yet his timing with Swann was off throughout.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: *** 1/2</strong> <em>(60)</em></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="pueOJw1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pueOJw1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="cxltnW7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cxltnW7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pvdDQcd.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pvdDQcd.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TATl76W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TATl76W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="RIUYd1d.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/RIUYd1d.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Bandido & Rey Horus defeated Jeff Cobb & Tony Deppen in 21:04 when Bandido used a 24 Plex (catching German suplex) on Deppen</strong></p><p> </p><p> This was a strong main event to close out the show, as all four competitors performed well and had their time to shine. Deppen and Horus are squaring off in the first round on Night 2, and their collisions during this tag match should bode well for that showdown. Cobb looked fired up to get another chance to tangle with Bandido after that title loss in December. The champion sent the fans home happy, though, with his 24 Plex catching the newcomer Deppen at the right time for the victory. </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rating: **** 1/4</strong> <em>(73)</em></p><p> </p><p> <div style="border-top:3px solid #000000;"></div></p><p> A lot of fans were wondering how PWG would follow up a strong return show, and this one hit the mark. The King-Drake match was the only real dud, as there were still some good moments to take away from the Fénix-Swann match. Pillman and Smith had two of the best losing BOLA debuts possible. The main event was a classic first-round closer to set the stage for Night 2, and it got the job done. <strong><em>(Show rating: 62)</em></strong></p><p> </p><p> You can preorder <a href="https://i.imgur.com/arcZ5pm.png" rel="external nofollow">DVDs and Blu-Rays</a> of Night 1 now at <a href="https://i.imgur.com/dHIiRsm.png" rel="external nofollow">PWG's Website</a>.</p><p> </p><p> As announced earlier this morning, here is the full card for Night 2 of the 2020 Battle of Los Angeles. Let us hear your reactions to Night 1 and any predictions for Night 2 in the comments below.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="51577" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><strong>PWG 2020 Battle of Los Angeles: Night 2</strong><p> </p><ul><li>BOLA Round 1: Mick Moretti vs. WARHORSE<br /></li><li>BOLA Round 1: Rey Horus vs. Tony Deppen<br /></li><li>BOLA Round 1: Flamita vs. Jeff Cobb<br /></li><li>BOLA Round 1: Aramis vs. Bandido<br /></li><li>BOLA Round 1: Black Taurus vs. Pentagon Jr.<br /></li><li>BOLA Round 1: Dragon Lee vs. Laredo Kid<br /></li><li>The Rascalz (Dezmond Xavier, Trey Miguel & Zachary Wentz) vs. The Velossidys (Orange Cassidy, Jude London & Paris de Silva)<br /></li><li>Brian Pillman Jr. & Davey Boy Smith Jr. vs. Chris Hero & Jonathan Gresham<br /></li></ul><p></p></div></blockquote> <p> </p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></div></p></div><p></p>
After their battle at BRODY AND THE BANDIDO, Caveman Ugg and Mick Moretti will join forces to take on the tag team of Aramis and Laredo Kid at DIA DE LOS MUERTOS!
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