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I was beyond shocked to see the Diaz Cousins lose to American Muscle already, but reading about the PGHW developments later on put things into perspective. Now I fully expect a narrative about following in the footsteps of "The Monster" Raymond Diaz! Main Event Steel Cage Loser Leaves CWL For 60 Days "The Boss" Ross Henry versus "The Supreme Star" Spencer Spade w/ Lisa Bowen It's 60 days, not for good, so I'm guessing neither man is leaving for another company. Spade would probably go shoot a movie, but 60 days feels short for that, so I'm guessing Primus took an MMA fight Halloween Horrors Match Each Wrestler Can Bring One Weapon To The Ring -- Only Those Weapons Are Legal "The Evolution" Primus Allen, Matty Faith, & "The Juice" OJ Morris versus The Fallen w/ Father Grim OJ has to start strong. Guessing Father Grimm gets taken out, which throws the Fallen off to take the loss and justify them wanting revenge to further the storyline Grudge Match Singles Match Thirty Minute Time Limit "The Headhunter" Jeffery Aroma versus Ash Campbell w/ Lisa Bowen Probably time for Jeff to get some revenge Tag Team Match Thirty Minute Time Limit North American Tag Team Championship The Cummos versus The Devil's Rejects © w/ February Malaise Feel like the Cummos have been getting a serious push lately, could see them winning the titles here Singles Match Thirty Minute Time Limit North American Women's Championship "Red Hot" Laura Flame versus Alicia Strong © w/ Lisa Bowen DO IT! Grudge Match Tag Team Match Thirty Minute Time Limit Georgia Bulldogs versus C-V-2 w/ Lisa Bowen Probably Bowen's silver lining, as I have the rest of her clients losing Singles Match Thirty Minute Time Limit GWC World Junior Heavyweight Championship "The Butcher" Alexander Vasquez versus "The Dragon" Mikey James Very interesting matchup. I'm guessing Mikey is the more likely candidate, but I really, really wish you go with pushing the homegrown talent, especially given the career trajectory of Vasquez after his first unspectacular run in the main roster and some time in Texas Opening Match Tag Team Match Thirty Minute Time Limit North American Women's Tag Team Championship Alicia Strong & Brooke Tyler w/ Lisa Bowen versus Amber Allen & Jaime Quine © Two of the newly signed ladies show up afterwards to attack and build themselves up to a future challenge

<p>GAW Tag Team Title Match</p><p> The Southern Stars vs <strong>The Ring Generals©</strong></p><p> <em>Not just yet...</em></p><p> </p><p> GAW Championship Match</p><p> “The Hawaiian Hammer” Molokai Milk vs <strong>“Pretty Boy” Ozzie Stein</strong>© w/Eric Tyler</p><p> <em>Messiah messes this up for Milk</em></p><p> </p><p> WrestleBowl Battle Royal</p><p> <strong>Ash Campbell</strong></p><p> <em>Primus was my other choice, but he and his lil' brother are busy feuding with Clarkson now, so Ash it is upon his return</em></p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Where It All Begins Again 2020</span></strong></p><p><strong> Friday, Week 4 October, 2020</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Centerpiece Bridge, SC</strong></p><p><strong> Shown live on The Carolinas Network</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Piledriver Championship title match</strong></p><p><strong> No holds barred, no countouts, no disqualifications</strong></p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Cali Slick © vs Logan Diaz</span></p><p> <em>After going on a tear since his arrival, Cali Slick defeated Logan Diaz for the Piledriver Championship but his victory was tainted by the way it was achieved. Diaz finally got his rematch and Slick a chance to prove he deserves to be champion in a match that will headline Piledriver Wrestling's biggest show of the year!</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Semi Main Event</strong></p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Robbie Wright vs Xavi Ferrera</span></p><p> <em>Robbie Wright returned to Piledriver Wrestling after a run with RIPW and SWF, claiming he is the best thing going. Former Piledriver Champion and roster original "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera took exception to Wright's words and ever since, the two have been butting heads trying to prove who is the real showstopper. No matter who wins, this one is bound to be an epic match!</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Piledriver Women's title match</strong></p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">"American Woman" Lora Washington © vs "The Franchise" Brooke Tyler</span></p><p> <strong>If Tyler loses, she will leave Piledriver Wrestling</strong></p><p> <em>After repeatedly trying and failing to capture the Piledriver Women's title, Brooke Tyler put her career on the line for one last chance. She may have backed herself into a corner, but that can only make her more dangerous. Can Washington make it three wins in a row over her challenger or will Tyler finally win the title and save her career in the process?</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Texas Deathmatch</strong></p><p><strong> Loser Leaves Piledriver Wrestling</strong></p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Buck Winchester vs Masked Patriot</span></p><p> <em>Buck Winchester has been a thorn on Masked Patriot's side for a while and the two men agreed to solve their differences in the ring, but things took a dramatic turn when they agreed to wrestle the type of match that has become synonumous with Winchester's career in Piledriver Wrestling. Can Masked Patriot beat the Texan in his own game or will Winchester be forever known as the man who kicked Masked Patiot out of the company?</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tag Team Grudge match</strong></p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">The Southern Stars vs The Good Ol' Boys</span></p><p> <em>Last year, the Good Ol' Boys won the Piledriver Tag Team titles, then the Sam Keith Classic and then proceeded to win the COTT World Tag Team titles, which they hold still. This year, they were eliminated from the annual tournament, which the Southern Stars ended up winning. Harker and William stuck with Piledriver Wrestling since, requesting two key matches. They've won the first against the Boys from the Yukon, but can they beat the Good Ol' Boys in the biggest show of the year or will the Iowa natives reclaim their spot on top beyond a shadow of a doubt?</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Piledriver United States title match</strong></p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Jebediah © vs Reaper</span></p><p> <em>Jebediah has been a dominant US Champion who looked like he would hold the title forever, until Reaper issued his title challenge. With a victory over the amish champion in their only singles match before, Reaper just might be the one to take the gold from Jebediah. Will he repeat his feat or will Jebediah get redemption for his previous loss?</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Piledriver Tag Team titles match</strong></p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Riley McManus & Quentrel Garner © vs The Mid Atlantic Express</span></p><p> <em>The ever dangerous pairing of Syd Collier and the Architect have been bullying youngsters for quite some time, Quentrel Garner included. When Garner and his mentor, Riley McManus, won the Piledriver Tag Team titles, it lit a fire under the Express and they managed win their way to becoming the #1 contenders. Will they also manage to become champions for the first time as a team or will McManus and Garner shut down the MAW loyalists for good?</em></p><p> </p><p> Plus</p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:8px;">The annual Hall of Fame inductions</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> Surprise appearances</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> and many more!</span></p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>War for Territory #34</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="OUphkmR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OUphkmR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">War for Territory #34</span></strong></p><p><strong> Saturday, Week 2 October, 2020</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Centerpiece Bridge, SC</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="ejbjbKm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ejbjbKm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="FHUEpiU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FHUEpiU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Buck Winchester comes to the ring and calls out Masked Patriot, who appears. Buck cuts a promo and suggests they up the ante on their upcoming clash at Where It All Begins Again by making it a Loser Leaves Piledriver Wrestling match! Fans go wild and Patriot agrees, saying he'll beat Winchester in his own game and get rid of him once and for all, while Winchester points out this is his signature match and reminding how he's sent off so many people before, vowing to become the one who kicked Masked Patriot out of Piledriver Wrestling.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="h9A0Crp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/h9A0Crp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="2rzwtJa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2rzwtJa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gG04bRj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gG04bRj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PxfLs6E.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PxfLs6E.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="aMXABmX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aMXABmX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Lora Washington & Miss Atlantic Wrestling vs Brooke Tyler & Selina Svelte (with "Playboy" Jake Sawyer)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Following their clash at Deadly Game and in light of the upcoming title match between Washington and Tyler, this match kept the flame alive while treating fans to another exciting bout that showcased how the women's division in Piledriver Wrestling is nothing like the sideshow most other companies have theirs for. Tyler and Svelte's teamwork shone through once again, but it was the rivalry between Svelte and Miss Atlantic Wrestling that decided the match as Svelte's frustrations got the best of her and she got herself disqualified while trying to re-injure the arm and shoulder of Miss Atlantic Wrestling with her Prawn Armlock finisher.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Lora Washington & Miss Atlantic Wrestling, by disqualification</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="mwL0z0W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mwL0z0W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="bTg9gTY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bTg9gTY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> In a pre-recorded message that aired next, El Masked Sheik hyped up the upcoming Where It All Begins Again show, and reminded everyone of the annual Hall of Fame ceremony while also promising that some major announcements for Piledriver Wrestling's future will be made during the show!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="2FjO0qV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2FjO0qV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="amsxoxV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/amsxoxV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Quick cut to the backstage area, where Reaper and Jebediah were engaged in a brutal fist fight that wrecked havoc all around them as they threw their massive frames around. Apparently started during El Masked Sheik's promo, the fight was already in full swing and neither man seemed to get the best of it as security staff stormed the scene in an attempt to separate them.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="pyf9Pt4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pyf9Pt4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="6ffpmx9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6ffpmx9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TqXBSjr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TqXBSjr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PSW6j5L.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PSW6j5L.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="k2Enuj8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/k2Enuj8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="OMuDnHg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OMuDnHg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4LTspFc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4LTspFc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="oiCenqK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oiCenqK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Idx6BNr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Idx6BNr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> The Southern Stars & The Heartbreak Express vs The Good Ol' Boys & The Boys from the Yukon</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Despite being two of the biggest and most hard hitting teams on the roster, the Good Ol' Boys and the Boys from the Yukon also have a long history between them and that kept them from firing on all cylinders in this match. It didn't take long for the match to fall apart and after several failed attempts to regain control of the contest, referee Alvin Lavin called for the bell and threw the match in an attempt to stop the chaos.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: No Contest</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="SJYcxhu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SJYcxhu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vunGiRs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vunGiRs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Riley McManus and Quentrel Garner were interviewed in the backstage area and they had strong words to direct at the Mid Atlantic Express and their sneak attack at Deadly Game last month, promising to deliver vengeance and payback in the ring at Where It All Begins Again as they defend their Piledriver Tag Team titles!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="MzjfHKV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MzjfHKV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="12RJue4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/12RJue4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Logan Diaz made his way to the ring next and cut a promo on his upcoming match against Cali Slick, highlighting how Slick cheated his way into winning the title. That brought out the Piledriver Champion who burned Diaz on the mic for being willing to do whatever it takes and instead just being a big crybaby. With nothing to respond, Diaz had an idea to end this back and forth argument for good in the ring: come Where It All Begins Again, their match would feature no ringside assistance, no holds barred, no countouts, no disqualifications.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="pyf9Pt4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pyf9Pt4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="LyIbEj4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LyIbEj4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SCMAy8r.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SCMAy8r.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="uN4bdE9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uN4bdE9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Robbie Wright vs Nate DeMarcus vs Xavi Ferrera</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Wright and Ferrera may be feuding over the label of Piledriver Wrestling's true Show Stealer, but Nate DeMarcus was inserted into the mix here to contribute his athleticism to the mix. While solid all around, DeMarcus just isn't up to par with the other two competitors and eventually fell to a Wright Move, sending Robbier Wright to Where It All Begins Again with some good momentum and Ferrera with the excuse that he may have lost the match but wasn't the one to get pinned either.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Robbie Wright, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="mwL0z0W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mwL0z0W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>Back to the Future, Monday Week 2 of August 2013</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>NGW Back to the Future (Weekly TV show)</strong></p><p><strong> Held on Monday, Week 2 of August 2013</strong></p><p><strong> Venue: Le Hangar de Bateaux, Le Havre, France, Europe</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 3.034, Ratings: 0.72 (543.880 viewers), Shown on Continental Sports X1</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="sbFUnpv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sbFUnpv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Dlqpgvn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Dlqpgvn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The episode begins with "The Rock and Roller" Sebastian Koller and Viper McKenna, NGW's resident rocker couple addressing the camera in a pre-taped video message.</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46461" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>McKenna:<strong>"At Terror Rising, the Czars got lucky against the Outcasts... but that was a chaotic 4 against 4 match... I was going to challenge [Marat] Khoklov to a one on one match against Sebastian [Koller] here, but that's just too big to give away on free TV so Marat... pick a partner and we'll see you in tonight's tag team main event!"</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="timXQf2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/timXQf2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MGCPelQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MGCPelQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>"The Steppe Cowgirl" Anna Twirl vs "Golden Delicious" Melanie Flyman</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> A decent opening contest with a lot of focus on characters as the fun loving tomboy Twirl clashed with the ultra-serious, all business precision strikes of Flyman. Two skilled, charismatic and popular ladies, they had the fans excited about their match for the ten or so minutes it lasted, leading to the final Ninjitsu Strike that put Twirl down for the count.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Melanie Flyman</strong></p><p> <img alt="mwL0z0W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mwL0z0W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="wuo51A1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wuo51A1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NVsHmIw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NVsHmIw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Red velvet recliners, some (probably plastic) potted plants and the champagne cooling on ice all can only mean one thing, it's time for another installment of Lover's Lounge! This week, the charismatic Mexican's guest is none other than the #1 contender for the NGW Women's title, Joanne Rodriguez!</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46461" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Rodriguez: <strong>"My goal has always been to prove that women can wrestle just as good as men... it's a shame I didn't have the chance to join NGW while intergender matches were still a thing, but wrestling Etsuko is the next best thing... because she's held championship gold here and defended it against men... including you."</strong><p> Lover: <strong>"That was a long time ago."</strong></p><p> Rodriguez: <strong>"Actually, that was last April..."</strong></p><p> Lover: <strong>"Well it still doesn't count because she beat me by disqualification, alright?! Anyway, good luck against her, chica... You'll need it!"</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="sma3Die.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sma3Die.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="yWLqNGq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yWLqNGq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="UPg1dYS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UPg1dYS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="DTAxGxv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DTAxGxv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pIpPSyS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pIpPSyS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Nigerian Hit Squad vs Menace & Ripper LeStat</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> On paper, this match may have looked like an easy case for the Lawal twins but Menace and LeStat are one third of the NGW Openweight champions for a reason and that reason became apparent in and out of the ring ropes. Through a combination of LeStat's vicious aggression and the power of Menace, the match was surprisingly competitive and could have ended on more than one occasion. Backed into a corner, the Nigerian Hit Squad put on their game face and used their supreme teamwork to fight back, until...</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="SoeMY3z.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SoeMY3z.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> ...the NGW Heavyweight champion and Real Deal leader, Edward Cornell, came down to the ringside area. Cornell watched the Lawals and cheered them on, though it was unclear whether he was being honest or mocking them. Regardless, his mere presence was enough to throw the former tag team champions off and allow LeStat to nail Rahabad with a nasty chair shot while the ref was busy preventing a full-on brawl between Rashid and Cornell, before he fell on top for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Menace & Ripper LeStat</strong></p><p> <img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> While Menace and LeStat retreated victorious, Cornell requested a microphone and addressed the losing team that was still in the ring and recollecting themselves.</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46461" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Cornell: <strong>"It's a shame how the mighty have fallen... Week after week, you two are nothing but a disappointment... If you can't win the NGW Heavyweight Tag Team titles back and you can't win matches either, I guess you don't belong in the Real Deal either..."</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="04N0aQ1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/04N0aQ1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="cTU1ZCQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cTU1ZCQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> During Cornell's speech, Wael Hossam and Roy Edison come out to join him. As soon as he's done, Cornell orders them to enter the ring. Edison is all to happy to oblige and beat down the worn out Nigerians; Hossam looks a little more hesitant, but does so and puts Rashid Lawal in the Camel Clutch. Once Cornell is satisfied, he calls his teammates off and the Nigerian Hit Squad are left in the ring, totally destroyed.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="mwL0z0W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mwL0z0W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="KRd8pBF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KRd8pBF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SbYOV10.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SbYOV10.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Nelson Frye vs Konrad Mäkinen</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> After the viciousness on display prior, fans welcome the sight of Frye and Mäkinen shaking hands after the opening bell in a show of mutual respect, sportsmanship and friendly competition. Despite Frye's obvious advantage on nearly every front, except maybe youth, he sticks with technical wrestling and aims for the Royal Armbar instead of his usual tactics. This does allow the technically-oriented Mäkinen to shine as they go back and forth while announcers wonder if Frye is testing the youngster, perhaps in order to offer him a spot in the League down the line, because it looks like he's taking it a little easy but not exactly underestimating Mäkinen either. Whatever Frye's motives may be, his superior skill at this point just cannot be denied and after a surprisingly solid match, he manages to slap on the Royal Armbar and get the tap out from Mäkinen, which he once again congratulates after the match with a handshake.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><strong>Winner: Nelson Frye</strong></strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="sma3Die.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sma3Die.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="VqnREXC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VqnREXC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GbpUsBI.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GbpUsBI.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> John Silver vs "Super Duper" Phillip Cooper</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Silver comes out carrying the all white mask of Captain Hero, which he holds up as he points to his waist, a signal of how he's holding the mask hostage and using the League's wish to reclaim it in order to secure himself a shot at the NGW Cruiserweight championship. The match plays into that story, with Cooper pulling off all his big moves while the dastardly Silver uses every dirty trick in the playbook to shut him down. He isn't above slapping the rookie around either and talking trash in his face, which does fire up Cooper for the occasional short comeback but also lures him in for a high risk move that Silver was ready for and uses it to set up his own finisher for the win.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: John Silver</strong></p><p> <img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="h8WdOUv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/h8WdOUv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Silver's win (and antics with the mask of Captain Hero) are quick to bring out the NGW Cruiserweight champion after the match.</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46461" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Lister: <strong>"John Silver... At Terror Rising, you offered me and the League of Heroes a deal... a title match against me, in exchange for a match with that mask on the line... Last week, the League convened... and I'm here to accept!"</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="TgQORsF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TgQORsF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="bGfQcLk.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bGfQcLk.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Dlqpgvn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Dlqpgvn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WUS40Jt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WUS40Jt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="sbFUnpv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sbFUnpv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Marat Khoklov & Dovydas Vidmar vs Sebastian Koller & Wade Orson (with Viper McKenna)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Marat Khoklov answers the opening segment's challenge by coming out with "The Bratva Bruiser" while Koller teams up with his group's blue chipper "Awesome" Wade Orson. A decent contest all around, this one's held back a bit by McKenna's constant interfering and Vidmar's frequent teasing of going for his signature vodka bottle, both of which end up dragging the attention away from the actual in-ring action. Orson's combination of power and skill makes for some great wrestling against both his opponents and ends up leading to the match finish, where Vidmar finally pulls the trigger and in a moment of desperation, hits him with the bottle without shattering it but still getting disqualified in the process.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Sebastian Koller & Wade Orson</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="At6zmyr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/At6zmyr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="At6zmyr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/At6zmyr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46461" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Confirmed matches for Hotter than Hell</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><ul><li>NGW Heavyweight title match: "Alpha Male" Edward Cornell © vs Roy Edison<br /></li><li>NGW Women's title match: "The Gothic Grappler" Fusae Etsuko © vs Joanne "J-Ro" Rodriguez<br /></li><li>NGW Cruiserweight title match: Christopher Lister © vs John Silver</li></ul><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p>Main Event</p><p> Thumbtacks and Bardbedwire Boards</p><p> <strong>Johnny Martin & Madman Boone</strong> vs The Supreme Dream Team</p><p> <em>Stipulation favors the hardcore specialists, plus I'm guessing at least one of the two SDT members is off to another company already...</em></p><p> </p><p> Teddy Powell & Reckless Antix vs <strong>The Philly Blondes & Xavi Ferrera</strong></p><p> <em>Push Xavi to the moon! The moon, I say!</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Brown Pride</strong> vs Dead Rage</p><p> <em>El passing de la torch before la retiremente</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Cerberus</strong> vs Vendetta</p><p> <em>This is a match I never knew I wanted to see until now</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ernest Youngman</strong> vs “Wildfire” Riley McManus</p>

These ladies did indeed need a re-rendering, Ishimura and Sada especially. Thanks a ton willr0ck, got Sada and Chikanatsu on my roster for the <a href="http://www.greydogsoftware.com/forum/showthread.php?t=543666" rel="external nofollow">Women's Wrestling Alliance diary</a> (shameless self-promotion, lol) so these two will come in handy!

BalliSting

Seriously? These guys return and it flies so under the radar? I'd expect at least their portraits or something, almost missed what should be a big reunion.... Joking aside, good show overall. Was surprised to see Puder and not Vasquez underperform in the opener.

<p>Deadly Game 2020</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="GPzk4v7.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GPzk4v7.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">Deadly Game 2020</span></strong></p><p><strong> Friday, Week 4 September, 2020</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Centerpiece Bridge, SC</strong></p><p><strong> Shown live on The Carolinas Network</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="SJYcxhu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SJYcxhu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="vunGiRs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vunGiRs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="QK3E9f9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QK3E9f9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ihoPpiz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ihoPpiz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Non-title Tag Team match</strong></p><p><strong> Riley McManus & Quentrel Garner vs Carl Bernard & Jules Knight</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The mentor and apprentice pairing opened the show against a duo of Pileriver dojo graduates and even though the titles weren't on the line, neither man seemed to take the match any less serious because of that. Garner and Knight started the match with the latter slowly taking control as he grounded the Canadian blue chipper. Garner was able to power out and fight back, eventually tagging in the veteran McManus to turn things around. Knight found himself on the receiving end of the veteran's offense and barely escaped a Slingshot Suplex by raking Riley's eyes to tag in the big man Bernard. The Killer came in with a head full of steam but spent too much time showboating, in turn allowing McManus to tag in his partner for a burst of double team moves to regain control of the match. Knight blind-tagged himself in to save Bernard from getting pinned, but Garner simply picked him up, lifted him up over the ropes and dropped him into the ring with a Canadian Backbreaker for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Riley McManus & Quentrel Garner, by pinfall</strong></p><p> <img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="gDXGKOl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gDXGKOl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EpQsPaC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EpQsPaC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The tag team champions had little time to celebrate as the Mid Atlantic Express rushed into the ring post-match and attacked them, with Collier putting McManus in the Texas Cloverleaf and the Architect locking the Blueprint on Garner. Security interfered, but the damage was done already and the announcers had to wonder whether that would affect the champions' performance in their upcoming title defense against the Mid Atlantic Express.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="uN4bdE9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uN4bdE9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera cut a promo next, in which he talked about his upcoming match against Robbie Wright. Xavi said he'll prove which man is the real show stealer in Piledriver Wrestling and it's only right to do so in the company's biggest show of the year!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="mwL0z0W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mwL0z0W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="6ffpmx9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/6ffpmx9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TqXBSjr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TqXBSjr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="oiCenqK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oiCenqK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Idx6BNr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Idx6BNr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="5Lv79RL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5Lv79RL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> The Southern Stars vs The Boys from the Yukon (with Lisa Bowen)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> A match with quite some story behind it, Marvin Earnest and Ernest Forthdyke-Hume took their time breaking it down on commentary while the Boys from the Yukon tried to break Tennessee William inside the ring. The Southern Stars didn't win this years Sam Keith Classic by accident though and their amazing chemistry shone through once again as Animal Harker got the tag and brought the fight to the rugged lumberjacks almost single-handedly, before hitting some great sequences in succession with his partner. Lisa Bowen climbed the apron to cut her clients some slack and indeed the more simple-minded Harker did get distracted, but not as much as the Boys from the Yukon were when...</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="4LTspFc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4LTspFc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OMuDnHg.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OMuDnHg.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> ...the Good Ol' Boys (sans Vinny Cruz) marched down to ringside. While not openly hostile or looking to interfere, Langton and Fitzpaine did draw the attention of Whitehorse Whittaker who left the ring to get in their face, leaving an also distracted Howlin' Mad Mort to take the Texas Meat-Grinder and pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Southern Stars, by pinfall after a distraction from the Good Ol' Boys</strong></p><p> <img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="7rS8uzo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7rS8uzo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> With the match over, Vinny Cruz came out with a mic in hand to join his clients and cut a promo, saying the Stars proved they didn't advance by accident in the Classic, but they have yet to prove their win wasn't a fluke because they have yet to face his Boys in a proper match. Next month, Where It All Begins Again, Southern Stars versus Good Ol' Boys, to settle this once and for all!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="FHUEpiU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FHUEpiU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="h9A0Crp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/h9A0Crp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="2rzwtJa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2rzwtJa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="ejbjbKm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ejbjbKm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="gG04bRj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gG04bRj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PxfLs6E.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PxfLs6E.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="aMXABmX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aMXABmX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Patiot Power (Masked Patriot, Lora Washington & Miss Atlantic Wrestling) vs Buck Winchester, Brooke Tyler & Selina Svelte (with "Playboy" Jake Sawyer)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Patriot Power united to take on their trio of respective individual rivals in Winchester, Tyler and Svelte in this match and indeed it featured plenty of these one-on-one matchups to tease future matches. The in-ring action may have not been that amazing, but the characters and stories had fans invested and made for a pretty hot match, culminating to a feelgood finish of Miss Atlantic Wrestling finally getting a modicum of revenge when she put Selina Svelte in the Kentucky Fried Chickenwing for the submission victory.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Patriot Power, by submission</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="mwL0z0W.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mwL0z0W.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="bbqnlQz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/bbqnlQz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="WuYw4C6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/WuYw4C6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Julius Moore vs "The Monster" Annihilus</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The next chapter in Moore's saga of big matches against big opponents, this match was a chance for the former football star to showcase his athleticism against Annihilus, who he managed to hit with a Charging Tackle after six or so minutes into the match. The spear took the air out of the Finnish super heavyweight's lungs just enough to keep him out for the count, a rare loss via pinfall for the Piledriver Wrestling School graduate whose losses have mostly come via DQ or submission so far.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Julius Moore, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="LyIbEj4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LyIbEj4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Robbie Wright cut a promo next in response to Xavi Ferrera's words earlier in the show. Wright mentioned his three year tenure with SWF and subsequent experience working in front of huge crowds and big shows, saying those have prepared him for next month's clash with Ferrera and predicting that "The Athlete" couldn't handle the pressure as well as he can.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="2FjO0qV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2FjO0qV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> It was Reaper's time to talk next, the intimidating monster hyping up his US title match against Jebediah at Where It All Begins Again. Reaper once again referenced his only singles match against Jebediah so far at 2018's Where It All Begins Again, vowing to repeat his feat and defeat the amish warrior but this time, becoming Piledriver US champion in the process.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="MzjfHKV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MzjfHKV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="oSBICFE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oSBICFE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="12RJue4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/12RJue4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="2FjO0qV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2FjO0qV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Double Diaz vs Cali Slick & Reaper</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The ongoing issues between the Diaz cousins were on display in this match once again, countering their family connection and teaming experience to make the bout pretty competitive against their two individually skilled opponents who lacked the integrity of a proper tag team in comparison. James and Reaper started the match as something of a hoss fight, before Slick and Logan took over to up the ante in terms of in-ring action. Slick and Reaper used frequent tags to keep the fresh man in, but Logan seemed to take the match unto himself and wasn't willing to tag in James, especially when Slick was the legal man. This led to James force-tagging himself in and an argument between the cousins, which Reaper exploited to throw his full weight onto both of them and pin James while using his massive frame to prevent referee Alvin Lavin from seeing how he held onto James' trunks to ensure victory.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Cali Slick & Reaper, by pinfall with a handful of tights</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>(Backstage, moments after the finale of DIW Devil’s Playground 2016)</em></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="CwNnmYt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CwNnmYt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> The locker room converged around DIW’s founder, owner, booker, figurehead and icon, The Comedian. The veteran brawler was unusually free of scars, cuts, blood and bruises as he didn’t get to wrestle that night. He took one last drag from his cigarette, then dropped it to the floor of Marv’s Sports Central and extinguished it with his boot as he blew out the smoke.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Alright boys, gather round… You all did great tonight. Showed everyone what we’re all about. I want you all to give a special round of applause for our main event guys tonight…”</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="DE0wmcP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DE0wmcP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NaHG9Mh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NaHG9Mh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> The locker room did as the Comedian asked, cheering for Tombstone and Dumfrey Pinn. Unlike his in-ring persona, the 26 year old champion actually looked a little shy in the center of all the attention. Pinn, on the other hand, nodded in satisfaction with a slight smile, as if saying that yes indeed, he deserved every bit of praise he was getting.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Stoney here sold his ass off for Dumf and still looked badass when he made his comeback… And Pinn... thanks for putting the champ over. You had the fans going wild with that promo. Take notes, kiddos… That’s how you get a reaction and that’s also how you move in the ring as a big man. Unlike…”</strong></p><p> </p><p> The Comedian’s gaze scanned the room, until he found the man he was looking for. The cheerful atmosphere turned into deathly silence as eyes settled on the man.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="EVHZpm5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EVHZpm5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Bob Shrunkle. Bob the Blob.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Bobbie there... Now I hate to say it, but running a weekly show’s been killing my pocket. I gotta make some cuts. Nothing personal, Bob. Dumfrey’s got the monster heel spot covered. He’s over, he can cut a promo and he can wrestle. Got the Truckers around too... There’s just no room for another guy like that. So just know I won’t be booking you again anytime soon. Thanks for everything.”</strong></p><p> </p><p> Shrunkle simply snorted. He understood. His main assets were being over 400lbs and cheap to employ. Neither of which would save his job right now.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Give the man a f**king round of applause, lads!” </strong>the Comedian yelled, breaking the awkward atmosphere. The locker room cheered, then settled down as some folks patted Bob the Blob on the shoulder as a final farewell. It wasn’t like he had any brotherly friends, but work for DIW long enough and the overall “us against them” atmosphere would get under your skin sooner or later.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Same goes for Bryan there”</strong> the Comedian added. <strong>“I’ll give you a call once you’re needed again, mate”</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="2J6zMjU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2J6zMjU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Bryan Land, the man known as God of War, grimaced. He knew this was coming. He knew it since Hell’s Jester stole the show against him to qualify for the tournament. <strong>“That better be pretty f**king soon, before I hit 40 and retire!”</strong> he jokingly said. The gang burst into awkward laughter. The Comedian was exactly forty years of age and probably (over)due to retire. There were also signs that DIW wasn’t going to draw in the money needed to bring God of War back into the fold any time soon. Hell, there were signs it wasn’t going to be around at all any time soon.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“I might have a spot open up soon if this kid here kills himself before that!”</strong> the Comedian responded in similarly ‘humorous’ fashion, pointing to the man he was talking about.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="nG8UqhA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nG8UqhA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> The youngster known as Australian Devil looked at him with a puzzled expression on his -still painted- face. At 24 years of age with just four of them making odd appearances in the indy circuit, he was still somewhat oblivious to these kind of locker room interactions. <strong>“Seriously kid, you got something about you, but you gotta learn how to work without looking so sloppy”</strong> the Comedian told the rookie. AusDev nodded like an eager child looking to make their coach proud.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Which brings me to my last point. I’m bringing in a new face to build a group around. Gyula, I’m gonna need you to come up with a name that’s easier to f**king pronounce, because you’re joining that group on your own.”</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="1PMzfIv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1PMzfIv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> A smile slashed Gyula Lakatos’ face in two as he realized he was getting a better push. Somehow, the combination of that smile and his goatee made him look even more… satanic than usual. His Ares Death Cult partner though was anything but happy.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="iPA8aQ2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iPA8aQ2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>“The **** d’we do?”</strong> Cesar Sionis roared in anger. <strong>“First you take the titles from us, now you wanna break up the Cult?”</strong></p><p> </p><p> The Comedian sighed. Yeah, this was going all too well to last for long. <strong>“Nothing”</strong> he finally said. <strong>“You did nothing. Which is kind of the point. You’ve been a pain in the ass to deal with, but I sucked it up because of your work. Now there’s new guys coming in and they’re getting more over than you.”</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> “Oh yeah? Like that pot-head Samoan?”</strong> Sionis snapped, clearly unhappy with the answer he got. <strong>“Because he clearly can’t f**king wrestle and last week he showed up too f**king high to go out there, but you kept him around and now he got a win to enter your f**king tournament! Oh, I forgot, he’s related to some f**ktard who’s wrestling for Rhode Island across the f**king ocean, as if anyone f**king cares! Guess that’s what really matters for you, huh?”</strong></p><p> </p><p> The Comedian was taking it all with a stern face. This wasn’t the first time he was getting crap from people in the business. Far from it, actually. King Malietoa was fuming though.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="tDixh5l.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tDixh5l.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> The air smelled of gunpowder, but unlike Sionis, the burly Samoan realized that aggression would only make matters worse for his case right now.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“See, that’s why you’re a pain in the ass, Cesar”</strong> the Comedian said with a calm voice once Sionis was done yelling. <strong>“Get the f**k out of my locker room. You’re fired.”</strong></p><p> </p><p> Sionis snorted in defiance. <strong>“The f**k I am! I quit!”</strong> he said, then spun on his heel to storm out the door.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Yeah, don’t let the door hit you in the ass on your way out!”</strong> shouted the Comedian. For all his apparent calm, he just had to take a jab. As the adrenaline died down, he looked around him and saw his workers, stunned.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>“Right, let’s wrap this up and have a goddamn drink, aye?”</strong></p><p> </p><p> The locker room erupted in cheers once more.</p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>Main Event - GWC World Heavyweight Championship: <strong>Champagne Lover</strong> vs. Spencer Spade ©</p><p> Comments: <em>I'll mirror EBEZA here. Probably the loss could be used to further a CWL storyline too</em></p><p> </p><p> North American Heavyweight Championship: Ross Henry vs. <strong>Torment</strong> ©</p><p> Comments: <em>I'm both happy and sad to say so, but CWL is probably past the point of OMG IT'S ROSS HENRY!</em></p><p> </p><p> Six Man Tag: Aroma, McManus, & Glenn vs. <strong>Bowen Services</strong></p><p> Comments: <em>Bad guys win, Aroma retaliates by costing Spade the title?</em></p><p> </p><p> North American Tag Team Championship: <strong>The Devil's Rejects</strong> vs. The Heartbreak Express ©</p><p> Comments: <em>Win, but no title switch. Something like a Henry Garner interference leading to a DQ</em></p><p> </p><p> North American Women's Championship : Pearl Flanders vs. <strong>Alicia Strong</strong> ©</p><p> Comments: <em>I expect no better from the Alicia Strong fanboy who let Foxxy LaRue walk</em> <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> North American Women's Tag Team Championship: Quine & Allen vs. <strong>The Uprising</strong> ©</p><p> Comments: <em>Quinsvelte for the win!</em></p><p> </p><p> United States Championship: Clyde Puder vs. <strong>Alexander Vasquez</strong> vs. Primus Allen©</p><p> Comments: <em>Vasquez pins Puder to win the title, giving Allen reason to request a one on one match for it since he was never pinned to lose it</em></p>

Honestly? I'm ready and hyped for this. As nice as it is to see familiar canon-CVerse people, this diary has been going on for long enough that I'm starting to prefer its unique people like Homegrown, the Devil's Rejects etc (Bison's awesome renders help with that too). Makes it feel more of a self-made company in the long run than a place where other promotions' rejects can shine a-la TNA. Only bad part is we're never getting that Keith family feud

Not sure who's playing Dante, but that render gives me serious Darby Allin vibes and I like it!

I'll never tire of pulling your leg when it comes to your tropes, though you did score a big equalizer with the idea of a star spangled cowboy *shudder* Wait, I remember BHOTWG closing after a financial scandal, but where on earth is SOTBPW on that list? What happened?

<p>So, first big DIW show is in the books and I hope you people like it. Big thanks to King Bison for the (fresh) Pinn and Sturt re-renders.</p><p> </p><p> Prediction Results:</p><p> King Bison: 1/3</p><p> HiPlus: 1/3</p><p> Historian: 2/3</p><p> Willr0ck: 1/3</p><p> </p><p> Historian wins this round, plus he kinda got one of the two surprise competitors right, since King Malietoa is one half of Samoan Demolition. Ergo, he gets to pick the stipulation for the DIW Hardcore tournament final!</p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><div style="padding: 15px; border: 3px solid #000000; margin:10px;background: #B0E0E6; max-width:60%;box-shadow: 0 6px 12px ";"></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="UbQzoTp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UbQzoTp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="kQmHvzx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/kQmHvzx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:18px;">DIW Devil's Playground</span></strong></p><p><strong> Date: Sunday, Week 4 of January 2016</strong></p><p><strong> Location: Marv’s Sports Central, Eastern Australia</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 300 (sold out)</strong></p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KGD2N5hJ2e0" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/KGD2N5hJ2e0"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="jds8yup.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jds8yup.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Wearing black instead of his usual all-white suit, Dumfrey Pinn makes his entrance and heads straight for the ring, bullying a staff member so he’s handed a microphone.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Pinn:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“Tonight is a historic night… for tonight, not only do I beat Tombstone to reclaim my DIW Championship… the one he stole from me last October...no, I’ve done that before. Four times, actually… but there’s one man on this roster that’s a four time DIW Champion too… so tonight I break that record and etch my name in the annals of history, because tonight… I will become the first ever, the only, five time DIW Champion!”</span></p><p> </p><p> Pinn holds his hand up high with all five fingers outstretched, signalling his upcoming fifth title reign as the crowd boos. He then drops the mic and returns backstage, but not before pausing one last time to throw up the hand and yell “five time!” before retreating.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="V9qxqnh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V9qxqnh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="CKPiM6R.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CKPiM6R.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CKPiM6R.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CKPiM6R.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> DIW Tag Team titles match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="iPA8aQ2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iPA8aQ2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="1PMzfIv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/1PMzfIv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="w6LQwB1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/w6LQwB1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="53woTeM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/53woTeM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Ares Death Cult © vs The Bad Truckers</strong></p><p> Rematch from a couple of months ago, when Ares Death Cult beat the Truckers in November of 2015 to win the DIW Tag Team titles for the first time in their careers. The tone is set from the start as Lakatos and Cionis enter the ring but instead of handing the title belts to the (Death) Ref, they use them to smash their opponents in the face and the match is off to an early start! Focusing on the smaller member of their -still massive- opponents, the ADC whip him to the corner and follow up with charging hits that have Diesel Dan collapse on the mat as they slide out in search of items to swing as weapons. Never a man to shun away from ultraviolence, Guyla Lakatos produces a bunch of light tubes and rolls back into the ring, triumphantly holding them up like they’re a f**king sword or something… Meanwhile, Cionis pulls out a table...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">*CRASH*</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> Big Rig just charged onto the table as Cionis was pulling it out! He’s cut right through it!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> Cionis was lucky in his misfortune, having that table in front of him effectively made it a shield and made the impact hurt less.</p><p> </p><p> <strong><strong>Hawkins:</strong></strong> True Jim, but how much less painful can 400+ pounds of man charging onto you get?</p><p> </p><p> Meanwhile, Lakatos circles Diesel Dan like a predator as the big trucker struggles to get back on his feet…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>*CRASH!*</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> Glass shards and powder everywhere, Dan’s shirt is torn and his back is bleeding!</p><p> </p><p> Big Rig climbs back to the ring, carrying one half of the table he destroyed and whacks a celebrating Lakatos in the head from behind! The Truckers are now in control and it’s 2 on 1 as they pick up a staggering Lakatos… are they going for their tag finisher… no, they toss Lakatos out to his partner!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Cionis dodged the human missile!</span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> The Greek Punisher needs some liquid courage, though I doubt that fan was willing to share his beer, Jim!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> Sionis didn’t ask him… OH! He spit beer in Big Rig’s face!</p><p> </p><p> Cionis is back in the ring and one on one with Diesel Dan… They tangle up like wild animals! This is a street fight!</p><p> </p><p> Cionis gets shoved back… falls onto a blinded Big Rig… gets caught! Rig’s blind but he can tell this man’s too small to be his tag partner!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">*BAM!*</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> Rig with the headbutt to the back of Cionis’ head! Talk about a team that know each other!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> Now Diesel Dan’s joining in… they’re looking to slam him onto that broken part of the table that’s still in the ring!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">*SLAM!*</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> One…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Two…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">THREE!</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winners and NEW DIW Tag Team champions:</strong> The Bad Truckers</p><p> <img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> The Bad Truckers win!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> Four time DIW Tag Team champions now, Dean!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> The only four time champions, Jim, beating the Apocalypse who have held those titles three times! Pinn wants to break a record tonight, the Bad Truckers just did that already!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="V9qxqnh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V9qxqnh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>DIW Hardcore Championship Tournament Qualifier</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="nG8UqhA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nG8UqhA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="tDixh5l.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tDixh5l.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Australian Devil vs King Malietoa</strong></p><p> The final qualifying match for DIW’s hot new tournament, this one features two surprise contestants in Australian Devil and King Malietoa. Though he does look a bit like a Marihito Masuko palette swap, AusDev has the speed and agility but sadly not the legendary junior’s in-ring skills as well. Still, he’s fast and small and quick enough to give the plodding King Malietoa a hard time as he starts the match moving about, ducking and dodging before hitting some big flashy move that pops the crowd!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> Looks like East Coast Panther’s got some competition for a spot on the highlight reel, eh Jim?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> Jury’s still out on him Dean, half the fans seem to like his style but the other half wants to see the big Samoan squash him like a fly.</p><p> </p><p> Indeed, AusDev goes for a rana and Malietoa finally puts the breaks, reversing it into a powerbomb! He then picks up his small opponent, chops him to a corner and tops it all with a big headbutt! No, he follows up with an avalanche! Devil’s down on the corner…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Throne Splash!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> One…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Two…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">THREE!</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: King Malietoa</strong></p><p> <img alt="7nXiDsK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7nXiDsK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Big Jim Teasdale leaves the announcers’ table and enters the ring with a mic once Australian Devil and King Malietoa are out.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“And with the final qualifying match in the books, please welcome my fellow host to present the DIW Hardcore Championship Tournament brackets… Miss Cerizabeth!”</span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="mKcXBbb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mKcXBbb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Miss Cerizabeth comes out and strikes a pose, but no music is heard and she immediately snaps, yelling “where’s my damn theme?” to no one in particular as she makes her way to the ring.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“Come down here and quit worryin’ about your music… I hope you got a good look at King Malietoa there who was in this ring before, because by winning this match he’s not only the last man to qualify for the DIW Hardcore Championship Title Tournament… but also the one who’ll be facing Blaze Maximum in the first round!”</span></p><p> </p><p> Miss Cerizabeth throws another tantrum and Teasdale points to the screen above the wrestlers’ entrance, where the finalized tournament brackets are on display.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="IS2qy8q.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IS2qy8q.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“See, whoever wins that match will move on to the semi finals… to face the winner, nay, the survivor of the bloodbath that will be Milton Hittlespitz against Hell’s Jester!”</span></p><p> </p><p> Crowd cheers and Miss Cerizabeth somewhat recollects herself as she takes a look at the brackets.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>MC:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“Sounds like you’ve been playing your little games, Teasdale… I can especially tell from what you’ve done in the rest of the brackets… I mean, Simpson versus Sturt is clearly you manipulating the Barracudas and Pinn Enterprises against each other, but what’s with the battle of the old timers in the other one? Seeing a little of yourself in it maybe?”</span></p><p> </p><p> Crowd boos Miss Cerizabeth, but Teasdale responds with a cool, collected smile.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“What I’m seeing is great matches all around… Just think of the possibilities… If Angus McMiller wins, he gets to either fight one of the Barracudas in Simpson or another Pinn stablemate in Sturt… it’s either that or one of them squaring off with the veteran of violence, Mayhem Mulhoney! In every single match, both booked and potential, no matter who loses… I know the fans win!”</span></p><p> </p><p> Audience cheers and Teasdale nods in agreement.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> “Let the Tournament begin!”</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="V9qxqnh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V9qxqnh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="x8AmxOz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/x8AmxOz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="842C4Pf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/842C4Pf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SpVZv3o.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SpVZv3o.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="UziFDGt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UziFDGt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GeS3wvL.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GeS3wvL.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="clbO0XX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/clbO0XX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="GPbyjxE.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GPbyjxE.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> The Barracudas vs Pinn Enterprises Ltd (Sturt, Mueller & Dobberly, with Lori)</strong></p><p> Vance Sturt tries to fill in for Pinn and order his two teammates around, but Mueller and Dobberly don’t seem to think of the newcomer as above them in whatever power structure Pinn Enterprises Ltd. has. Eventually, the Barracudas tire of their opponents’ bickering and decide to get the match started as they seize the initiative and attack! Vaughan tosses Dobberly to the outside and follows him to continue the attack, Rourke does the same to Mueller and it’s down to Blitz Simpson and Vance Sturt inside the ring!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> Looks like Simpson and Sturt got their tournament match started early!</p><p> </p><p> Outside the ring, Vaughan and Rourke gang up to beat down Dobberly… then pull a table from under the ring apron, looking to drive him through it! Meanwhile though, Mueller has recollected himself and he rolls back into the ring to assist Sturt… it’s two on one against Simpson and his fellow Barracudas realize they need to come back and help him, sparing Dobberly in the process… Simpson gets whipped onto Rourke as the latter enters the ring! Sturt and Mueller congratulate each other… double clothesline from a charging Vaughan! He’s not done yet… pulls them both up by the throat… double chokeslam!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> Vaughan is in the zone! Why’s he not going for the pin though?</p><p> </p><p> Vaughan leaves the ring and shouts something to his crew… Simpson rolls out, still in a haze… Rourke rolls Mueller out… they stack him on top of Dobberly on the table! Vaughan tells Rourke to bring Sturt out too! What on earth are they building up to?</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Sturt with the roll up from behind!</span></p><p> </p><p> Rourke was caught by surprise there alone in the ring!</p><p> </p><p> One…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Vaughan and Simpson rush back to make the save!</p><p> </p><p> Two…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Mueller throws himself at them!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">THREE!</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Winners: Pinn Enterprises Ltd (Vance Sturt, Mace Mueller and Wez Dobberly)</strong> </p><p> <img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> Mueller sacrificed himself to keep the rest of the Barracudas from making it in time to break up the pin! And Sturt steals one for the team!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> Maybe the rest of Pinn Enterprises will take orders from him now… I know he’s sure to take a beating from Simpson in the tournament though, the Barracudas are furious!</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="V9qxqnh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V9qxqnh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="crrCI3U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/crrCI3U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> DIW Championship title match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="DE0wmcP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/DE0wmcP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NaHG9Mh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NaHG9Mh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Tombstone © vs Dumfrey Pinn</strong></p><p> His spirits lifted by his group’s win prior, Pinn makes a confident entrance to a roar of boos from the audience, which in turn becomes cheers once Tombstone appears. The two are off to a cautious start, but Pinn soon loses patience and attacks! The big man’s clumsy swings are easy for Tombstone to dodge, but his shots in retaliation barely seem to phase the massive leader of Pinn Enterprises!</p><p> </p><p> Tombstone slides behind his challenger… he’s looking to lock in the Rear Naked Choke!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Pinn backs up to a corner!</p><p> </p><p> Tombstone lets go, crushed between the buckles and Pinn’s full weight. The challenger is in control now and picks up the champion for the body slam! Followed by a splash! Cover!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> One…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Two…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Tombstone got a shoulder up!</span></p><p> </p><p> Pinn looks frustrated, probably was hoping for a quick win there… he picks up Tombstone… lifts him on the side! Boss-A-Nova?</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Tombstone escapes!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Jumps right back into the Rear Naked Choke!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Pinn is reeling!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Falls back first onto the mat! And again Tombstone is crushed by the full weight of Pinn, forcing him to let go of the hold! Oh he’s angered now… backs the champion up to a corner… big chop! And another! He’s taking his anger out with chops and Tombstone’s chest is bruised already!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> Never thought of PInn as a striker…</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> It’s more than that, Dean, the chops will take the air out of Tombstone’s lungs! Pinn lacks the stamina for a long match, so this is a great way to cut it shorter!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> He’s the mastermind of Pinn Enterprises for a reason, great ring IQ on display there, as Big Jim Teasdale pointed out!</p><p> </p><p> Pinn’s got Tombstone’s head trapped between the ropes! That gives him plenty of time to leave the ring… Oh no, he got the timekeeper’s bell now…</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">*BONK!*</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Tombstone’s head is busted open!</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> The ref can’t calm him down to untangle the ropes! He’s gonna choke!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Tombstone finally escapes his predicament… but Pinn’s at ringside and he got the tie from his entrance gear to choke him out again! Tombstone is gasping for breath… and Pinn changes his plan, looks to tie Tombstone’s hand to the ringpost with his suit’s tie!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> Tombstone’s like a cornered animal! He’s trapped and bleeding!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> But he’s not done yet! Look at him go, he’s trying to cut that tie with his teeth! He’s rabid!</p><p> </p><p> Pinn pulls his opponent’s head back to face him…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Tombstone’s got a piece of bloodied fabric in his teeth!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> He’s smiling! Pinn looks shocked!</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size:14px;"> </span><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>*BAM!*</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Tombstone is free! Huge haymaker! And another! It’s strike after strike on pure adrenaline and Pinn takes a step back with each hit!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Bicycle Kick! Pinn is down!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Tombstone still has that piece of cloth he ripped from Pinn’s tie in his mouth! He’s shoving it down Pinn’s throat!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Rear Naked Choke!</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hawkins:</strong> Pinn’s already down! He’s got nowhere to go!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BJT:</strong> And he’s eating his own damn tie, good luck trying to breathe with that in your mouth, Dumfrey!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">*DING DING DING!*</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> Pinn tapped out! Tombstone wins! Tombstone retains!</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Winner: Tombstone</strong></p><p> <img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Tombstone celebrates as he’s handed the title, while Pinn spits out that choking hazard and gasps for air. Once he’s up on his feet again, he walks up to Tombstone, who’s about to make a statement on the mic. Pinn offers a handshake… Tombstone is suspicious and rightfully so…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> He grabbed the mic out of his hands!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">*BANG!*</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> The speakers almost explode as they blare out the sound of the mic smashing on Tombstone’s bloodied skull.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Pinn:</strong> <span style="font-family:'Courier New';">“Sturt! Mueller! All of you! Get your asses out here!”</span></p><p> </p><p> Pinn continues to beat down Tombstone, but freezes in shock when he hears an all too familiar guitar riff…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="<a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8Jfp-6Flho" rel="external nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/embed/x8Jfp-6Flho"</a> frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="CwNnmYt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CwNnmYt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> Instead of his cronies, it’s the Comedian who comes out, with a cigarette in his mouth and a chair in his hands as the crowd goes insane! The Comedian walks down to the ring and Pinn backs down, scared and already banged up from his match. The Comedian enters the ring and Pinn is almost on the ropes, whimpering that he’s sorry and has no beef with the Comedian…</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Pinn stumbles back onto Tombstone!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:14px;">Rear Naked Choke!</span></p><p> </p><p> The fans are loving it!</p><p> </p><p> Within moments, Pinn passes out. Comedian drops the chair and offers his hand to Tombstone. The DIW Champion is again somewhat suspicious, but eventually takes it and the Comedian pulls him back up on his feet. The show ends with the two men standing tall over the fallen Dumfrey Pinn, hands raised in the air as fans chants “D-I-dub! D-I-dub!”</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>Matty Faith winning the tournament came completely out of left field for me, but I guess it is a step towards re-establishing the man after his initial success and subsequent "jobber to the stars" spot on his own or as part of the Mission. Having a second generation stars final was a pretty CWL thing to do too <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> The suspension of James Diaz also came out of left field. I know he starts as a negative influence but I figured he'd have gotten better by now. Hope the suspension does the trick, plus it could be used to spin a storyline too since James is heel.</p><p> </p><p> I'm happy for Funakoshi breaking into PGHW, even if I had higer hopes for him in the tournament. As good as he is, he'll do better in Japan and a straightforward puroresu promotion than being another face in a foreign promotion.</p><p> </p><p> <em>The following workers have been granted their release from CWL (some were in TGL under developmental contracts):</em></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ranger:</strong> Much like Matty Faith, his initial success came to a halt and since he wasn't doing something like winning a title or tournament to bounce back, it makes sense for him to go. Probably letting Faith go full-on singles star now.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Fighting Irish:</strong> Not the best, not the worst either. Think they didn't have enough time to shine. Maybe they'd have a chance once the European Stretching Crew left, but alas.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Skip Beau:</strong> Never cared for Skip, in CWL or otherwise.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hellcat Hernandez:</strong> Hellcat is a favourite style of female worker, though she struggles to cut it in QAW and looks like she had the same issue here. I'm guessing some kind of hardcore promotion would be the best fit for her.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Masked Stranger:</strong> As generic as the Masked Mauler, but can actually wrestle. Apparently though not good enough to stay.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Toni Parisi:</strong> I like to think the New York Badass quit after seeing one too many cowgirls,rednecks, country strong and salt of the earth ladies getting a better push than her <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Ray Badell:</strong> Ray was the Blue Collar Brawler, right? What happened to him, did he fall short?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Dash Roux:</strong> Can't remember this one, think he was a dojo graduate. But if I can't remember him, I guessing he wasn't that featured, right?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Harvey Robbinfield:</strong> Harvey's kinda decent for a sub-Cult promotion but not good enough for TCW or CWL.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Rocky Weatherfield:</strong> Rocky was a thing, I guess. Never has been a thing for me, so not sad to see him go.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Teresa Perez, Houston Handley:</strong> Wasn't one of these ladies married to Torment or something? Did some other promotion sign them away?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tiffany Jade:</strong> Tif's good all around and pretty over, strange to see her go.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Foxxy LaRue:</strong> Baddest chick in wrestling. Hope she goes on to be the figurehead of some all-female promotion and climbs to the top of the wrestling world.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Hammer Hadley:</strong> Going to Japan at last?</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Kip Keenan:</strong> Keenan was signed? Ugh, star-spangled outfits won't get you far in CWL kid, better put on a stetson <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Blaisdell Michaud, Brian Stones, Cody Franklin, Eric Hackney, Danny Beneteau, Jurobei Takano, Tim London, Tommy Huey, Walter Lewis:</strong> Guessing these were TGL folks.</p>

NGW Back to the Future (Weekly TV show) Held on Monday, Week 1 of August 2013 Venue: L'Aquila Universita, L'Aquila, Italy, Europe Attendance: 3.667, Ratings: 0.75 (569.070 viewers), Shown on Continental Sports X1 The show kicks off with a video showing highlights from the main event of last week's Terror Rising, in which "The Gothic Grappler" Fusae Etsuko successfully defended the NGW Women's title against Geena the Warrior Princess. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5r1zvLUuBcM" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> As the footage plays, both Etsuko and Geena make their entrances and enter the ring. Once the crowd settles down, Geena is the first to speak. Fans cheer for both women and a "fight forever" chant builds up, before Etsuko takes the mic. The Ivanoff Brothers vs Champagne Lover and Giovanni Bruno The loss of the NGW Heavyweight title really seemed to affect Lover's focus and as the match turned against his team, he was less and less interested in helping out Giovanni Bruno. In a decent match, The Ivanoff Brothers defeated Champagne Lover and Giovanni Bruno in 10:02 when Ivan Ivanoff defeated Giovanni Bruno by pinfall with a Russian Roulette. Winners: The Ivanoff Brothers Backstage, the Real Deal are gathered around their leader and brand new NGW Heavyweight champion, Edward Cornell. The Lawal twins look surprised by the announcement and seem to object. Edison gets in the way to protect Cornell and Hossam to break it all up. From behind his defenders, Cornell continues on the mic. Elsewhere backstage, another group is gathered together. The League of Heroe's leader, Nelson Frye, addresses the men and women around him. Laid back as usual, Matravers is the first to break the uneasy silence that follows Frye's words. Lister looks down at the NGW Cruiserweight title around his waist, then up again at the rest of the group. John Silver & Leon Harrison vs Team Fly NGW's founding duo wrestled the former NGW Cruiserweight Tag Team champions in this match, a set up for the implied singles matches that Silver might be getting against Lister and Matravers. As if confirming Lister's words earlier, Silver got a dirty win for his team and wasn't shy about yelling insults to both his opponents throughout the match. In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, John Silver and Leon Harrison defeated Team Fly in 9:46 when John Silver defeated Adam Matravers by pinfall while using the ropes for leverage. Winners: John Silver & Leon Harrison The camera cuts to the familiar dinghy basement that's been serving as the Czars' meeting, drinking and training room. The view is momentarily obstructed as the massive frame of Marat Khoklov walks in front, headed for an old punching bag that's hanging from a chain on the roof. Marat turns the bag around, revealing a photo of Champagne Lover taped on it. Without a word, Khoklov rips off the photo and pulls out a photo of Edward Cornell from his gym bag, which he proceeds to slap on the bag instead. w Nigerian Hit Squad vs Wael Hossam & Roy Edison (with Edward Cornell) A match booked earlier during the group's segment, this one emphasized the storytelling aspect of the group's dissent and how they punched it out between the ropes. Cornell was observing from the sidelines, but when needed, provided a crucial distraction that allowed Edison to slap on the Arm Bar and get the win for his team. In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Wael Hossam and Roy Edison defeated Nigerian Hit Squad in 10:26 when Roy Edison defeated Rahabad Lawal by submission with an Arm Bar after interference from Edward Cornell. Winners: Wael Hossam & Roy Edison With the menacing frames of the NGW Heavyweight Tag Team champions looming behind her, Signe Lytjohan cut a promo to hype up her clients. w Joanne Rodriguez vs Viper McKenna (with Sebastian Koller) Rodriguez had a huge night at Terror Rising, first with a stellar performance and victory over Jeri "Air" Behr and then with a challenge for Fusae Etsuko's NGW Women's title. She kept up her streak in this episode's main event and picked up some more steam in light of her upcoming title match against a skilled wrestler and NGW mainstay in Viper McKenna. In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Joanne Rodriguez defeated Viper McKenna in 13:45 by pinfall with a J-Rocker. Winner: Joanne Rodriguez As the show was about to fade out, a graphic was shown to hype Joanne Rodriguez vs. Fusae Etsuko for the NGW Women's title, this month at NGW Hotter than Hell! Show Rating:

Deadly Game 2020 Friday, Week 4 September, 2020 Live from the Centerpiece Bridge, SC Shown live on The Carolinas Network Main Event Double Diaz vs Cali Slick & Reaper Cali Slick cheated his way to a win over Logan Diaz for the Piledriver Championship and the two have been butting heads since, potentially leading to a rematch. Meanwhile, Slick seems to have found an effective ally in the monstrous Reaper, but the monster has his own agenda and openly challenged Jebediah for the U.S. title. Logan has his cousin James, but they too seem to be struggling to get on the same page. Which team will end up overcoming their mistrust to win this last big match before next month's Where It All Begins Again? Semi-main Event Julius Moore vs "The Monster" Annihilus Julis Moore has been tearing through the biggest men on the roster, his latest victim being "Killer" Carl Bernard. Now he's challenged a bigger and more seasoned graduate of the Piledriver School in Annihilus. Can he top the Monster or is this where his winning streak ends? Intergender Six Person match Patiot Power (Masked Patriot, Lora Washington & Miss Atlantic Wrestling) vs Buck Winchester, Brooke Tyler & Selina Svelte Piledriver Wrestling's uber-patriotic trio goes to war against their respective enemies. Masked Patriot is looking at a big match against Buck Winchester down the road, Washington is set to put her title against Tyler's career while Miss Atlantic Wrestling seeks to punish Selina Svelte for purposely injuring her. Will America prevail or will their dastardly rivals find a way to steal the win? Tag Team Grudge match The Southern Stars vs The Boys from the Yukon Howlin' Mad Mort and Whitehorse Whittaker interfered in the Stars' match against the Good Ol' Boys, causing critics to say that Harker and William only won because the former tournament winners were knocked out at that point. The Stars are looking to prove themselves here and pick up some momentum in light of their upcoming rematch against the Good Ol' Boys, but the Boys from the Yukon are not to be taken lightly and will be looking to score a major win over this year's Sam Keith Classic winners to put themselves back in the picture! Opening non-title Tag Team match Riley McManus & Quentrel Garner vs Carl Bernard & Jules Knight The Piledriver Tag Team champions are looking to pick up steam before defending their titles against the Mid Atlantic Express at Where It All Begins Again. Their opponents, two dangerous graduates of the Piledriver School. Collier and the Architect will be watching this one and are more than likely to interfere. Will they do so and if yes, will it swing thins in favor of Bernard and Knight or can McManus & Garner get away with a victory before their big match next month?

War for Territory #33 War for Territory #33 Saturday, Week 2 September, 2020 Live from the Centerpiece Bridge, SC The show kicked off with an angry Masked Patriot calling out Buck Winchester and demanding an explanation for his actions which cost him the title match against Cali Slick at last month's Headstrong show. Winchester came out and cut a short but sweet promo, saying he realized why he's repeatedly failed to re-capture the US title and that's because... he's better than that and should be fighting for the Piledriver Championship instead! Of course, that means he'll have to go through the likes of Masked Patriot and they almost went at it on the spot, before security flooded the ring to separate them, however a one on one match seems almost certain down the road as we head to next month's Where It All Begins Again. w Claire Winters & Miss Atlantic Wrestling vs Brooke Tyler & Selina Svelte (with "Playboy" Jake Sawyer) After their big win and apparent chemistry on display at last month's Headstrong show, Tyler and Svelte teamed up once again for the opening match here, with "Ice Cold" Claire Winters filling in as Miss Atlantic Wrestling's partner. As the more experienced of all four, Tyler led her technically-oriented team to victory over their opponents, focusing mainly on the inexperienced and injured Miss Atlantic Wrestling. This onslaught ended up taking the masked technician out of the equation and Winters had to essentially fight a handicap match, an uphill battle she just couldn't hope to win and eventually had to tap out to the excruciating Brooke Breaker. Winners: Brooke Tyler & Selina Svelte, by submission After the match, the winners continued to beat down their opponents and Tyler even got on the mic to brag about tapping out a former Piledriver Women's champion, which according to her is proof she should be champion. Tyler's words brought out the reigning Piledriver Women's champion, "American Woman" Lora Washington, who put things in perspective: yes, Tyler did just tap out a former champion and yes, she's one hell of a competitor, but she came up short again and again when faced with the current champion, so why keep beating on a dead horse? Tyler had to agree, but said that's only made it a life-or-death situation: all she asks for is one last chance. If she can't beat Washington for the title, she'll leave Piledriver Wrestling! Backstage, Julius Moore was interviewed about his winning streak and big performance against "Killer" Carl Bernard at Headstrong. Moore put himself and Bernard over as a tough opponent, but said he now wants to test himself against bigger and badder opponents, calling out none other than "The Monster" Annihilus and requesting a match against him! Robbie Wright & Double Diaz vs Cali Slick, Reaper & Xavi Ferrera This six man tag match was all about storyline crossover and giving fans a preview of what they can expect down the line from all six men in their upcoming matches. James Diaz started the match against the Piledriver champion, catching Slick by surprise with his sheer aggression and intensity. James took a moment too much to roar in rage while Slick was down though and that created an opening for Reaper to get the tag and take the fight to the young blue chipper as the ring shook with the weight of these two massive men beating on each other. The opportunistic Ferrera came in to hit a couple of moves and get a two count, but his arrogance soon took over and he shoved James Diaz to his team's corner, challenging either man to tag themselves in. Logan was the one who did, the moment rekindling memories of his long rivalry with Ferrera. Xavi wasn't into re-living it though and made a cowardly retreat as he tagged Slick back in. Current and former champion squared off in a big sequence of moves until Ferrera decided to steal the spotlight: blind-tagging himself in, he hopped on the top rope and flew across the ring to hit Wright with a big coast to coast dropkick that sent him flying to the floor. That's where the match fell apart and turned into a free-for-all brawl with everyone fighting everyone and referee Alvin Lavin unable to restore order. The fight quickly spilled out of the ring and all six men got so caught up in it, the match had to be thrown due to a double countout. Result: Draw, due to a double countout As the ring was getting cleared and prepared for the main event, a short video aired to hype up the scheduled Piledriver Tag Team titles match between challengers The Mid Atlantic Express and defending champions, Riley McManus and Quentrel Garner. COTT World Tag Team titles match w Frantic Ali & Mobstar vs The Good Ol' Boys (with Vinny Cruz) The main event was a match set up during this year's Sam Keith Classic, when CZCW representatives Ali and Mobstar defeated last year's winners The Good Ol' Boys to knock them out of the tournament. Eager to score the equalizer, Cruz's team put their COTT titles on the line for a rematch and that's how this came to be. Now in a featured spot and without the time constraints of a tournament, the two teams were able to better showcase what they're all about as they pushed each other to the limit back and forth for over fifteen minutes in an action-packed and supremely hard-hitting contest. Ali and especially Mobstar were constantly flirting with disqualification as the match went on and they tapped into their hardcore ways to secure victory, bending the rules but never breaking them, at least not in full view of the ref. This slow but building lack of focus to the actual wrestling ended up costing them the match altogether and the Good Ol' Boys finally got revenge when they hit Frantic Ali with the Iowa Harvest for the big pin. Winners: The Good Ol' Boys, by pinfall The Good Ol' Boys make defence number 1 of their COTT World Tag Team titles Vinny Cruz was quick to get in the ring and celebrate his team's victory, even taking the time to get on the mic and cut a promo, warning The Southern Stars that they'd be the next to fall. Show Rating:

Show should be up soon, last call to make your predictions folks! Also, Shout-out to the One Star Bandit for their contribution to the thread

<div style="padding: 15px; border: 5px solid #000000; margin:10px;background: #DAA520; max-width:75%;box-shadow: 0 6px 12px ";"> WINNOW Proving Grounds 2016 Week 2, October 2016 Venue: Hall of Nagahama [Kinki, Japan] In Attendance: 252 Commentators: Hiranuma Makoto, Yuko Okui Hiranuma Makoto: Welcome fans of women's wrestling, Hiranuma Makoto here alongside Yuko Okui and this is WINNOW Proving Grounds 2016! Yuko Okui: We're just one month away from the Joshi Royalty Summit and tonight will indeed be a proving ground for competitors looking to make it to WINNOW's biggest show of the year! Hiranuma Makoto: Some big matches scheduled for tonight, including Joanne Rodriguez making her first defense of the WINNOW Rising Champion title against "Strong Style" Sato and our huge main event, the Hunter-Killers against the Missouri Bruisers for the WINNOW Duet titles! Team Endorphine vs Chitose Ariwara & Thea Davis Big match for the young lioness Emiko Miyoshi as she got to wrestle two high caliber opponents, including the WINNOW Grand Champion Chitose Ariwara. Miyoshi showed plenty of fire in the ring and her amazing chemistry with veteran Jaguar Endo made this match way more competitive than it may have seemed on paper, but ultimately the odd but dangerous pairing of Ariwara and Davis came out on top as the arrogant gaijin scored the pin over the rookie. Winners: Chitose Ariwara & Thea Davis Finish: Flying Elbow Drop WINNOW Rising Champion title match Joanne "J-Ro" Rodriguez © vs Eri "Strong Style" Sato Early candidate for match of the night, this show stealing title clash encapsulated the very spirit of WINNOW as the two competitors wrestled each other in an exciting and fast paced match. This was a case of the hard hitting up and comer Sato trying to prove herself against the seasoned all-rounder veteran that is Rodriguez and indeed it was a match that felt like it could end either way. Sato's intensity had her in control for a good part of the match as she blended stiff strikes with hard hitting suplexes that showcased her technical skill, but Rodriguez eventually made her big comeback and used her athleticism to hit some big aerial moves before connecting with her J-Rocker finisher to win this hard fought contest and make her first title defense. Winner: Joanne Rodriguez (Defenses: 1) Finish: J-Rocker [Face Crusher] off the top rope After match was over, Joanne Rodriguez walked over and offered her hand as a sign of respect and recognition to Sato for putting up a great fight. Hesitant at first, Sato eventually shook J-Ro's hand and the two competitors stood in the ring as fans cheered them both for their efforts. Romi Yamato & Ginko Kuroda vs Rei Chikanatsu & Sakura Sada Romi Yamato continued her string of excellent in-ring performances, this time alongside former WINNOW Rising Champion Ginko Kuroda. Their opponents were the reigning WINNOW Pure Heart champion Rei Chikanatsu and one third of the former GDR Trios champions in Sakura Sada. Though Yamato was by far the best wrestler out of these four, her timing with Kuroda was all over the place and this hindered them both more than once, allowing the high flying pairing of Chikanatsu and Sada to take control of the match. The big finish saw Sada climb up to the top for her finisher, only for Kuroda to come alive and hop on the second rope to catch her and deliver a devastating Dragon Suplex off the top for the pin. Winners: Romi Yamato & Ginko Kuroda Finish: Dragon Suplex WINNOW Duet titles match Hunter-Killers © vs The Missouri Bruisers A highly anticipated bout between two established tag teams with very different styles, the main event was a real slow burner of a match that allowed all four wrestlers to shine as it built up to the big finish. Connie Morris looked a lot more comfortable teaming up with her long time partner in Gorgon as opposed to her former partner (and WINNOW Duet co-champion) Deborah Young, their classic big bruiser team bringing the big slams and hard hits that made life difficult for the defending champions. Dragon Assassin's precise martial arts kicks were well placed, but lacked the power in comparison to do as much damage as the gaijin challengers were able to do with a single hit. Assassin really took a beating for more than six minutes, but despite the Missouri Bruisers' best effors, she still kicked out of pin attempts and eventually managed to hit a big legsweep/moonsault combo on Morris that had them both reeling on the mat. The dramatic stalemate was eventually broken up by double tags and Huntress Makiko came in to dodge a couple of wild lariats from Gorgon before taking her on a ride with a series of suplexes. Though smaller, Makiko had the technical prowess to use leverage in her favor and throw the larger Gorgon around but she lacked the power to keep her down in the subsequent pin attempt. Dazed, Gorgon tagged in her partner and Morris entered the ring with a headfull of steam until Makiko shut her down with a Makiko Clutch. Though she didn't tap, Morris was reeling and after Makiko spiked her with a DDT, the cover was made and Dragon Assassin walked the rope to cross the ring and catch Gorgon with a spectacular flying head kick that prevented her from breaking up the cover. Winners: Hunter-Killers (Defenses: 1) Finish: Spike DDT After their victory, Hunter-Killers got on the mic for the show wrap-up promo, in which they bragged about themselves and the big bad bruiser challenger duo they defeated, calling themselves the undisputed top of the WINNOW Tag Team division. They then riled up the fans to give a big cheer for everyone who gave their everything in the ring, ending the night on a high note. Show Rating: </div>

<p>GWC World Heavyweight Championship</p><p> "The Boss" Ross Henry versus <strong>"The Supreme Star" Spencer Spade</strong> ©</p><p> </p><p> North American Tag Team Championship</p><p> Henry Garner is in a cage ringside</p><p> The Heartbreak Express versus <strong>The Dynamite Express</strong> © w/ Henry Garner</p><p> </p><p> North American Women's Tag Team Championship</p><p> Amber Allen & Jaime Quine versus <strong>The Uprising</strong> ©</p><p> </p><p> Tournament matches</p><p> Greg Keith def. Harvey Robbinfield</p><p> Cameron Vessey def. poor ol' Ranger</p><p> Franklin Rush def. David Stone, probably via shenanigans</p><p> Funakoshi def. Logan Diaz, but Logan's kept strong, maybe a DQ finish</p><p> Casey Valentine def. Jeffrey Aroma, unclean</p><p> Clyde Puder def. Hammer Hadley</p><p> Keith Holly def. poor ol' Matty Faith</p><p> KC Glenn def. Ash Campbell (Aroma's payback?)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Night Two</p><p> </p><p> North American Heavyweight Championship</p><p> Matthew Keith versus <strong>Torment</strong> © w/ Father Grim</p><p> </p><p> United States Championship</p><p> "The Evolution" Primus Allen versus <strong>"The Butcher" Alexander Vasquez</strong> ©</p><p> </p><p> North American Women's Championship</p><p> Alicia Strong w/ Lisa Bowen versus <strong>"Country Made" Pearl Flanders</strong> ©</p><p> </p><p> Tournament Quarterfinals</p><p> Cameron Vessey def. Greg Keith</p><p> Funakoshi def. Franklin Rush</p><p> Casey Valentine def. Clyde Puder</p><p> KC Glenn def. Keith Holly</p><p> </p><p> Tournament Semifinals</p><p> Funakoshi def. Cameron Vessey</p><p> KC Glenn def. Casey Valentine, OMG it's the Battle of the Caseys!</p><p> </p><p> Finals, the grand puroresu clash</p><p> Funakoshi def. KC Glenn</p>

Aldous Blackfriar makes sense as a Bray Wyatt type, but Nest of Vipers are giving me that serious Raven vibes! Strong first show, a good sign for the future