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<p>War for Territory #21</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> Piledriver Wrestling Presents</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">War for Territory #21</span></strong></p><p><strong> Saturday, Week 2 September, 2019</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the North Carolina Biker Museum, NC</strong></p><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="SJYcxhu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SJYcxhu.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></div><p></p><p></p><p> Piledriver Wrestling's first ever sold-out show in the North Carolina Biker Museum kicks off with a video package hyping up the night's main event. Moments from every contender's matches are put together in a montage that climaxes with them raising the Piledriver title up in the air. Who will be the one to hold the COTT World Heavyweight title up high tonight?</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="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> A pre-taped message from Vinny Cruz airs next, in which the sleazy manager says he understands the frustration of Howlin' Mad Mort and Whitehorse Whittaker for not being chosen to compete in the Sam Keith Classic, which is why they attacked the Good Ol' Boys at Headstrong. Both teams are in tonight's opening match so eventually they'll collide and he can't be there for both. Instead, he has chosen to stay neutral and stay away from the ring, as picking sides again would only make matters worse for his Cruz Control stable.</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> #1 contender for the Piledriver Tag Team titles Elimination match</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" /></p><p><strong> Double Diaz</strong></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="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 Boys from the Yukon</strong></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" /></p><p><strong> The Good Ol' Boys</strong></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="gDXGKOl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gDXGKOl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="R9KIBTS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/R9KIBTS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> The Mid Atlantic Express</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> As soon as the bell rings, the Express leave the ring, content to let everyone else fight it out so they can pick apart the remains later. Langton and Fitzpaine trade blows with the Diaz cousins to start the match, doing their best to isolate young James on their corner. Easier said than done, of course, but the Good Ol' Boys match him in size and have both the numbers and experience edge. The cover attempt though is broken up by Whittaker and that leads to what everyone had been expecting all along, a brawl between the grizzled Canadian lumberjacks and the Iowa farm boys. Meanwhile, James and Logan Diaz go after the Mid Atlantic Express outside the ring; well aware that the battlefield favors their opponents, Collier and the Architect quickly slide back into the ring, where Collier is trampled upon impact with the massive Mort while the Architect gets hit with the Iowa Harvest to get pinned by Fitzpaine while Langton keeps Whittaker busy with big forearm shots.</p><p> </p><p> Good Ol' Boys are in control but before they can continue beating down the Boys from the Yukon, the Diaz cousins get back into the ring; the smaller Logan goes to work on Langton while James takes on Fitzpaine. The Good Ol' Boys are whipped to the ropes and end up colliding with each other in the middle of the ring, before a Diaz falls on top of each for stereo covers that eliminate the winners of this year's Sam Keith Classic.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="2FjO0qV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2FjO0qV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> Before the Diaz cousins can savour their victory, Reaper comes down to the ring and throws his full weight at Logan with an avalanche. James rushes to the rescue and given how he manages to force Reaper to retreat, official Alvin Lavin lets the match continue. Logan is out though and James is left to fend off the Yukon boys on his own. It's an uphill battle though and one he ends up losing when he gets hit with "Tiiiiiiiiiiimber" and Whittaker makes the cover while cousin Logan is still down. </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Boys from the Yukon, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="orMSYPb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/orMSYPb.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" /><img alt="PSW6j5L.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PSW6j5L.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Backstage, the Heartbreak Express are watching the action and their future opponents before Lisa Bowen turns to the camera and delivers a promo to hype up the title match. Bowen says the Boys from the Yukon are big and scary, but they seem to have lost Cruz from their corner and must also keep an eye out for payback from the Good Ol' Boys. Her clients have nothing of that sort to worry about and will be 100% focused, which is why when the dust settles, they will still be the Piledriver Tag Team champions!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="yNQekBM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yNQekBM.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="AdZKSls.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AdZKSls.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> "The Goth" Nancy Hollands vs Nicole Pyle</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Two Piledriver School of Wrestling graduates rarely seen in a ring (unless you count pre-show matches) are up for action next and both ladies do their absolute best to deliver a good performance now that they have been given a chance. Sadly for Hollands, her stamina betrays her after the fifth or six minute and she is clearly struggling to keep up with her lean high flying opponent, who uses her advantage to get a good string of offense going before topping it with her Pyle-Driver finisher for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Nicole Pyle, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="V6GDKvw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V6GDKvw.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="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="3XM4dah.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3XM4dah.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Piledriver United States title match</strong></p><p><strong> Buck Winchester © vs George Wolfe</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Big, strong and tough, Wolfe makes a good opponent for the US champion and their match is as hard hitting as one would expect. There's little actual wrestling and absolutely no aerial moves, but between Winchester's barroom brawling style and Wolfe's blend of slams and suplexes, the match never gets boring. Of course, everyone expects Annihilus and Sheik Ali Al-Avatar to show up and mess the match for Wolfe but they never do, even when he picks up Winchester for his Running Powerslam finisher. When the ref starts the count, Annihilus does indeed come out but the super heavyweight is so slow and plodding, he never makes it to the ring in time to break up the pin and Wolfe actually ends up winning the match to become the new Piledriver United States champion!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: George Wolfe, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> George Wolfe wins the Piledriver United States title</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="3XM4dah.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3XM4dah.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" /><img alt="lh2JDXB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lh2JDXB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The title is handed to Wolfe and though the match is over, he defiantly stays in the ring for the imminent clash with former tag team partner Annihilus. As usual, Sheik Ali Al-Avatar shouts curses and overall wacky stuff at his former client, but Wolfe responds with some shouting of his own about him "carrying the Squad", being better on his own and Annihilus holding him back. Finally, the super heavyweight gets in the ring and after an intense staredown, Annihilus and Wolfe explode into a brawl. Bigger and rested, Annihilus has no problem bullying Wolfe around but then...</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="amsxoxV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/amsxoxV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="orMSYPb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/orMSYPb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> Juste like at Headstrong, Jebediah rushes to the rescue and helps Wolfe fight back, forcing Annihilus and the Sheik to retreat once again. Lisa Bowen isn't far behind and once more she gets on the mic to offer Wolfe a spot in her team. Instead of answering though, the new US champion leaves the ring and makes his way backstage, leaving Bowen and the fans hanging.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="N2uDJNN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N2uDJNN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></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="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SJYcxhu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SJYcxhu.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> COTT World Heavyweight title match</strong></p><p><strong> Masked Patriot vs Riley McManus vs Xavi Ferrera</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Truly a clash of champions for the main event with the COTT World Heavyweight title on the line. Returning from a minor rib injury is fan favorite and longest reigning Piledriver champion Masked Patriot. Xavi Ferrera is not only the current but also the only two time Piledriver champion. As for Riley McManus, he's probably the underdog in terms of achievements but he's been with the company since day one; he's held the top prize and remains a dangerous competitor at all times. The match itself delivers on the hype with quality action that starts off slow and never stops building up. Ferrera is out to prove a point and although the setup would favor him acting all weaselly, he stays in the match and wrestles like a proper athlete. McManus has a huge spot where he blocks a Ferrerarana, then lifts up his opponent in a powerbomb-ish predicament to bounce him off the top rope and fall behind into a flapjack. Had the hold been different, this could have been a Slingshot Suplex, but now McManus only gets away with a two count. Xavi's top spot is a High Impact Frog Splash he hits to the outside of the ring on Masked Patriot, taking him out of action for quite some time. He gets back just in time to join the other two men fighting on the corner and execute a 3 man Tower of Doom, from which he rolls on top of McManus for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Masked Patriot, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> Masked Patriot wins the COTT World Heavyweight title</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="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.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="46150" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Author's note: I usually write the shows as I run them, but I ran this one as soon as I posted the card and I'm only writing it out now, so I knew the results when everyone's predictions came in. That would explain my comments on people siding with Hollands just because she has a nickname. Also, shout out to Theheel for being the only one who predicted the main event right, even if his train of thought felt absolutely crazy. Xavi's busy defending a title already and too young for such a big push, McManus has his hands full with the MAW Express and Garner, so I went with Patriot. He's in the position where Scythe was not long ago, too big for my roster and representing us in various territories until someone eventually snatches him up.</div></blockquote>

<p>Diaz family win, cowboys return to CWL, Slick already loses to Smith... I was about to say something along the lines of "Historian gonna Historian" but then Strong drew with Quine and I was drawn back into the show. Sad to see Henry and Allen have no chemistry but as Theheel said, this frees them both to go after Spade's title. Keep up the good work.</p><p> </p><p> P.S. "Sexy Dojo" has to be the best name ever for a pro wrestling school</p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46150" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Nickname <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> logic works because why would anyone give a jobber a nickname...well except Historian who gave "Relentless" Wesley Browning (aka George South) a nickname</div></blockquote><p> Sometimes the nickname is simple enough to double as a gimmick description, in the case of jobbers who more or less <em>are</em> their gimmick, it's fine. What's not fine is to go full WWE and try to 'brand' everyone with a nickname.</p>

<p>Let me just say I love everyone's comments. Always happy to see what people expect and I'm glad the booking/stories still manage to surprise without being plain swerves for swerve's sake.</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="moafnsteel" data-cite="moafnsteel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46150" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Special Singles Showcase match<p> <strong>"The Goth" Nancy Hollands</strong> vs Nicole Pyle</p><p> She has a nickname lol</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46150" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Special Singles Showcase match<p> "<strong>The Goth" Nancy Hollands</strong> vs Nicole Pyle</p><p> <strong>I don’t think Pyle has ever won a singles match so the lady with the nickname gets the win</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> I love how everyone rolls with the nickname logic. Because... Wrestling!</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Theheel" data-cite="Theheel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46150" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Main Event<p> COTT World Heavyweight title match</p><p> <strong>Masked Patriot</strong> vs Riley McManus vs Xavi Ferrera</p><p> <strong>Two of the guys that current writers here have made two of my favorites. So who do I pick to win? The guy I least like and the one that wouldn’t do business recently</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> Give the man some credit, he's also been Miss Atlantic Wrestling's valet lately (due to injury, but still) <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

Thank you very much, moafnsteel. I think I've found my groove as far as storytelling goes, the roster has cleared up and everyone in the midcard or higher more or less is busy with something to do.

Piledriver Wrestling is proud to announce they now rank as a "Regional" promotion on pro wrestling's esteemed website of http://www.totalextremewrestling.com Following his big victory over long time rival Riley McManus, "Class Act" Syd Collier has signed a new 3 year deal with Piledriver Wrestling. COTT World Heavyweight champion Bulldozer Brandon Smith suffered a career-threatening injury while wrestling for Black Canvas Grappling in Japan when he herniated a spinal disk. Doctors estimate it will be a full year before Smith recovers. In light of Smith's injury, the Confederation of the Territories has decided to crown a new champion in the next show run by an alliance member, Piledriver Wrestling's War for Territory #21. As agreed by the COTT, eligible contenders should be current or former holders of the company's top title, which has led to the show's main event between current title holder Xavi Ferrera and former champions Riley McManus and Masked Patriot.

Headstong 2019 Piledriver Wrestling Presents Headstong 2019 Saturday, Week 4 August, 2019 Live from the North Carolina Biker Museum, NC The Mid Atlantic Express open the show as they hit the ring to cut a promo on Riley McManus and Quentrel Garner. The duo talks down the "unproven" rookie and say they requested a match to teach him a lesson, which they got, but only if in return Collier would wrestle McManus in the main event. Right on cue, McManus and Garner walk out and Riley gets on the mic to talk about how veterans should teach and inspire rookies, not bully them. He also brings up how Collier has never defeated him one on one all these years and everyone takes their positions for the opening match to begin. ww The Architect (with Syd Collier) vs Quentrel Garner (with Riley McManus) Bigger and stronger than his opponent, Garner has the advantage in this match but more than once the Architect exploits his inexperience to gain control of the match. Collier and McManus guide and cheer their man on and fans are treated to a match actually much better than it had any right to be, mainly thanks to the instant chemistry the two competitors seem to have. Garner matches the Architect move for move in a great display of wrestling (especially considering he only has a single year as a pro) but this means he does get a bit too cocky and pays for it when he ends up tapping out to the Blueprint. Winner: The Architect, by submission w Double Diaz vs The Death Squad Probably the only babyface team that can somewhat match the Death Squad in terms of sheer size and power, the Diaz cousins take to the ring and James is off to an interesting exchange with Wolfe, who of course carries him through most of the first few minutes of the match, being the more experienced grappler of the two. Showcasing his family's signature strength and warrior spirit, James is able to withstand the attacks and even kick out of a pin attempt to tag in Logan. Wolfe retreats to his corner and tags in Annihilus, but instead of going toe to toe with the super heavyweight, Logan shows great ring IQ as he dances around his opponent in an attempt to exhaust him. The slow, plodding Annihilus is quick to anger and sensing another outburst that might lead to a DQ, Wolfe blind tags himself in. This leads to a bit of tension between the Death Squad and their manager, but Diaz is all to happy to shove Wolfe onto Annihilus and send the big man right onto Sheik before catching the rebounding Wolfe into a Belly to Belly Suplex for the pin. Winners: Double Diaz, by pinfall The match is over and the Diaz cousins return backstage with a smile on their face while the heels are left in the ring with tension in the air. Angry stares quickly turn to shoving (Annihilus isn't really keen on talking anyway) and Sheik joins in when he slaps Wolfe, clearly unhappy with his antics. Wolfe lays out the Sheik with a headbutt and that triggers Annihilus into wrapping his massive arm around Wolfe's throat. Looks like the Death Squad are about to implode after a bad run in the Sam Keith Classic and losing the COTT titles, but then... Jebediah, of all people, makes his way to the ring and unloads with big shots on Annihilus. Being fresh and unharmed, the amish big man is able to get the better of a worn out Annihilus and force him to retreat with the Sheik's remains, leaving Jeb and Wolfe in the ring. Lisa Bowen also makes her way to ringside and grabs a mic from the timekeeper's table, cutting a promo to tell Wolfe and the fans the Death Squad is over, but in case he's looking for a new manager, someone who really knows how to lead their clients to success... she's available. ww Piledriver Women's title match "Poison Ivy" Mariana Torres © (with "Playboy" Jake Sawyer) vs Miss Atlantic Wrestling (with Masked Patriot) First of two title matches for the night and one worked in true oldschool fashion as both competitors are known for their focus on technical wrestling. Looking at the masked Miss Atlantic Wrestling and the (formerly masked) champion, one might expect a fair share of lucha libre and high flying, but neither lady ever leaves her feet to take to the air; instead, they trade holds back and forth, whether standing or grappling on the mat, chaining them into long sequences of holds and counterholds that focus mostly on the arms, since both wrestlers utilize arm-based submission holds as their finishing move of choice. A pretty open, competitive match from bell to bell with equally good performances from either side, this one ends with Miss Atlantic Wresting tapping out to the Venus Fly-Trap, even if Torres had to sneakily rake the eyes first in order to create an opening for herself to appply the hold in the middle of the ring. Winner: Mariana Torres, by submission after using underhanded tactics Mariana Torres makes defence number 2 of her Piledriver Womens title Chaos ensues after the final bell, as the other two members of Sawyer Sports Services make their way to the ring with nasty intentions. Before they can get between the ropes though, Kick City Connection rush out and jump them from behind, leading to an all out brawl in and out of the ring that takes plenty of security staff to break up. ww Piledriver Tag Team titles match The Heartbreak Express © (with Lisa Bowen) vs The Good Ol' Boys (with Vinny Cruz) After besting the Heartbreak Express in the Sam Keith Classic and winning the whole tournament, the Good Ol' Boys find themselves in a rematch for the Piledriver Tag Team titles and they do so with a distinct advantage as on top of their size and power advantage, they are facing the champions after a beatdown two weeks earlier, courtesy of the Boys from the Yukon. Needham and Liotta try to use their speed to tire and overwhelm their challengers, but lingering damage slowly takes its toll and once the Good Ol' Boys do manage to get some offense rolling it only gets worse for the defending champions. As if that wasn't enough... Howlin' Mad Mort and Whitehorse Whittaker show up again. Cruz tries to tell them everything's alright and they should return backstage, but in a shocking moment, the Boys from the Yukon pick him up and hit him with their "Tiiiiimber" tag team finisher! This of course throws the Good Ol' Boys off pace and the two heel teams get in each other's faces. Referee Alvin Lavin tries to get in the middle and send the grizzled Canadians to the locker room but ends up getting suckerpunched in all the pushing and shoving. Seeing him out, Mort and Whittaker kick Wooton and Langton in the midsection, then knock their heads against each other and spike them to the mat with stereo DDTs before leaving the scene just as Lavin recovers to see Liotta on top of Langton and make the count. Winners: The Heartbreak Express, by pinfall after the Boys from the Yukon interfered The Heartbreak Express make defence number 3 of their Piledriver Tag Team titles Backstage, Logan Diaz and Xavi Ferrera are caught on camera in the middle of an argument. Diaz says he's had enough and will end this... Where it all begins again! Him and Ferrera, one on one, with the title on the line if he's still champion by then. Before the Piledriver champion can respond, both men are knocked out of the frame by Reaper, who comes in charging to throw his full weight onto both men and then bully the cameraman to leave. ww "Class Act" Syd Collier (with The Architect) vs Riley McManus (with Quentrel Garner) Collier versus McManus may just be the longest still ongoing feud in Piledriver Wrestling but seeing the two men go at it once again reminds everyone why it's lasted so long. From hard strikes to big slams, nasty suplexes and slick technical wrestling, this match has it all and masterfully builds up tension to bigger moves, more drama and the crescendo that is the finish. Having Garner around seems to distract McManus once or twice though, disrupting the flow of the match at times and the Mid Atlantic Express do notice; exploiting the rookie's emotions, the Architect taunts him for his loss earlier and tries to provoke him into starting a ringside brawl. Again, McManus is distracted and Collier finally gets his chance to take him down and apply the Texas Cloverleaf. A shocked Garner aims for the breakup, but Architect grabs him and slaps on the Blueprint once more. Both faces end up caught in the individual finishing moves of Collier and the Architect, leading to McManus finally tapping out and a huge, if tainted, victory for Collier who celebrates as if he won the Piledriver championship title. Winner: "Class Act" Syd Collier, by submission after interference from The Architect Show Rating:

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Hashasheen" data-cite="Hashasheen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46458" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>> having Ozawa defeat Suzuki and ruin my perfect streak<p> </p><p> What kind of two bit operation are you running here?</p></div></blockquote><p> Laughed at this more than I probably should. Poor Suzuki... and then people wonder why BHOTWG snatches him up every time. <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

<p>QUICK PICKS:</p><p> North American Heavyweight Championship: Ranger vs. <strong>Spencer Spade</strong> ©</p><p> <strong> Ranger's not the one to beat Spade</strong></p><p> Grudge Match: Matty Faith vs. <strong>Ash Campbell</strong></p><p> <strong>Ash needs the win, a loss here would kill his hype</strong></p><p> Tag Team Match: Ross Henry & Primus Allen vs. <strong>Cameron Vessey & Jeffery Aroma</strong></p><p> <strong>Even with Aroma in, I can't see the heels beating the big men clean. The feud just began, I'm guessing Bowen interferes and/or they cheat to win</strong></p><p> Six Man Tag: <strong>The Stone Foundation</strong> vs. Money Talks</p><p> <strong>Feel like Historian loves dem Stones too much to have DS3 eat a pin here. DQ win or something, plus I guess Huntington begins to get written out here</strong></p><p> North American Women's Championship: Alicia Strong vs. <strong>Jaime Quine</strong> ©</p><p> <strong> I'm obviously biased, but I feel it's too soon for Quine to lose</strong></p><p> United States Championship: Brandon Smith vs. <strong>Cali Slick ©</strong></p><p> <strong>Grimm and Gangsta Nation with the assist this time</strong></p><p> North American Tag Team Championship: The Georgia Bulldogs vs. <strong>Gangsta Nation ©</strong></p><p> <strong>Again, too soon for a title switch</strong></p><p> World Six Man Championship: Westybrook, Brody, & Ferrera vs. <strong>The Diaz Family</strong> ©</p><p> <strong>Established trio vs 3 random guys</strong></p><p> </p><p> BONUS QUESTIONS</p><p> What will be match of the night? <strong>Spade vs Ranger, as it should</strong></p><p> Who will get defeated in the Stone/Talks match? <strong>Plot twist, Huntington gets caught beating DS3 and loses via DQ</strong></p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46461" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Author's note: Writing out a Royal Rumble match is never easy and Starmageddon will feature more than one of those, so it might be a while before I post the full show. In the meantime, here's a little something to entertain you</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Elsewhere in June 2013</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>USA</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Following the resignation of Jon Jetson last month due to injury, 36 year old Joey Poison was chosen as booker for USPW. Poison is well known for his creative ideas and a preference for athletically gifted wrestlers who display heart, loyalty and a good attitude, so USPW is expected to slowly steer towards a more fast paced, physical product. His first major move was to have Jay Chord begin his third reign as USPW champion after besting Scout, who had managed 11 defenses prior to his defeat.<br /></li><li>Dan Stone Jr beat Alex DeColt for the HGC Hardcore title at HGC Excessive Force. This is DSJ’s second reign, while DeColt managed nine successful defenses prior to his defeat.<br /></li><li>SWF decided not to extend the contract of jobber Teddy Powell. His friend and tag team partner Sammy Bach has been unemployed since SWF bought out CZCW in 2000.<br /></li><li>Seven time PPPW Tri-State Champion Lazy Joe lost the title to Lumberjack Jeff a.k.a. Grunt in a televised episode of PPPW Power Wrestling Weekly. This kicks off the new champion’s second run with the title, with Lazy Joe having managed six successful title defenses prior to this defeat.<br /></li><li>Wolf Hawkins won the DAVE Extreme championship by beating Lance Henderson on the first day of the Extreme Double Header show. Henderson has a track record of seven title defenses before this loss, while this is Wolf’s third run with the title.<br /></li><li>“Diesel" Damon Carruthers of SWF fame retired from the business after 37 years. The 61 year old is known for teaming with friend and former football teammate Warren Young as The War Eagles, winning the SWF World Tag Team titles on two occasions<br /></li><li>Alicia Strong lost the QAW World Championship to Wanda Fish at the promotion’s “Living for Today” show. This victory marks her first reign with the title, while Strong managed sixteen successful defenses until this loss.<br /></li><li>NEW signed manager Brains McGhee on a Pay per appearance deal.<br /></li><li>Announcer Action Jackson, of Harlem Wrestling Alliance and SWF fame, retired from the business at the age of 65.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Canada</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>“The Lion Queen” Roz Larren began her third reign as IPWF TV champion, ending Rebecca Petty’s second run with the title after nine defenses.<br /></li><li>DNCW signed “The Graduate” Chris Flynn.</li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mexico</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Cique Jr, Rafael Ruiz and Soul Taker lost the SOTBPW trios titles to Simon Herrera, Inca Jr and Marcos Flores after five successful title defenses. The match took place at SOTBPW’s Camine a Traves Del Fuego event.<br /></li><li>Pamela Rojo got a Medium Concussion wrestling for KOWI. Her opponent in that match was Juana Huracan, though according to reports she was not to blame for the injury. The same promotion also signed luchadora Purple Viper this month.<br /></li><li>Love was in the air for the lucha libre scene in June. Buttercup and Ignacio Soto were revealed to be dating, El Hijo del Aguila got engaged and Itzamna married his partner.</li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Japan</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Fuuma Magami retired from the business at the age of 65. In his 47 years in the business he worked for nearly every major promotion in Japan (GCG, QUEST, PGHW and BHotWG) but will mostly be remembered as part of QUEST’s tag team division, where he is also a Hall of Famer. He has won the QUEST Tag League Grand Prix with Kyoshiro Kanashi and the QUEST Historical Tag Team titles with Osei Khama. He also had a good run in PGHW, where he is a two time PGHW Historical Japan champion and holder of the PGHW Glory Tag Crown alongside Dan Stone Jr.<br /></li><li>El Critico won Hinote Dojo’s Best of June tournament for the first time in his career.<br /></li><li>Bad news for wrestler Kosaku Nakamoto, who was caught in possession of illegal steroids.<br /></li><li>Announcer Seiho Kuroda, known as the voice of GCG, got divorced. Referee Yugoro Adachi also announced his divorce in June.<br /></li><li>Following the passing of Nori Tsutomu at the age of 59 last month, Ling School chose Go Amori to replace him.<br /></li><li>Tanosuke Joshuyo passed away in June. The young announcer was only a year short of celebrating his 40th birthday.</li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Britain</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Sports Entertainment returns to the UK as 21 year old wrestler Chris Andersen founded the National Wrestling Federation (NWF) in London. "Pro Wrestling's Robin Hood" veteran Ioan Glyngwr was chosen as the new promotion’s booker and the starting roster features many big names of the UK scene like Walter Morgan, Justin Vera, Jay "Byron" Heartbreak, Stevie Stoat and Pit Bull Brown. Other wrestlers signed included Bedlam, Puffy the Sand Iron Player, War Machine, Scheming Behemoth, Jeff Amazon, Hellraiser, Jeffrey McPeterson, Rhys Vali, Leigh Burton, Finlay Davies, Ultra Violence, The Landlord, Glen Ward, Kelly Martin, Louie Peyton, Sean Self and Bruiser. In the promotion’s first ever event titled “Resolution”, Ali Bloxsome and Martin Heath beat War Machine and Chris Andersen for the NWF World Tag Team titles, Scheming Behemoth beat Jeff Amazon for the NWF #1 contender and in the main event Pit Bull Brown beat Glen Ward for the NWF Heavyweight title.<br /></li><li>Elsewhere in the British Isles, the DCW National Tag titles changed hands as Kuniko Matsura and Gisele Gisler became new champions, ending the reign of Ladies Night (Tomiko Okabe & Nori Tanizaki) at the very first hurdle. This is the first time they have won the titles.<br /></li><li>Announcer Cliff King married his partner, who is not involved in the wrestling business.<br /></li><li>MoSC management decided not to extend Kathleen Lee’s contract. The popular valet’s only comment was that she will now be able to focus full time on working for Ring of Fire.</li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Australia</strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Frogue Element ended the reign of Saul Rubennick after six title defenses to win the YEPW #1 championship for the second time.<br /></li><li>New Zealand’s ZEN signed their latest dojo graduate, Trevor Feather while MWF signed a contract with Brodie Lachlan, who will be joining the Melbourne-based promotion<br /></li><li>Nigel Darling and Gyula Lakatos got engaged to their respective partners, who both are not involved in the wrestling industry, while Spin Doctor’s divorce went through.</li></ul><p></p><p> </p><p> <strong>New Workers:</strong> Barney Mason, Wee Davey Keane, Boriken Love Machine Jr, Trevor Feather, Alfredo Moya, Frank Franklin, Taylor Erickson, Chappel Bergeron, Antonio Vidal, Kunimichi Yano, Gerald Azaria</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><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Half year awards</span></strong><p> <strong>Wrestler of the year so far:</strong> Alex DeColt (HGC)</p><p> <strong>Company of the year so far:</strong> BHOTWG</p><p> <strong>Tag Team of the year so far:</strong> Mito Miwa & Tsukasa Ashia (BHOTWG)</p><p> <strong>Match of the year so far:</strong> Alex DeColt defeated Mr. Hollywood at HGC Total Mayhem to retain the HGC Hardcore title (A*)</p><p> <strong>Show of the year so far:</strong> HGC Malice in Wonderland (A)</p><p> <strong>Young Wrestler of the year so far:</strong> Bussho Makiguchi (BHOTWG)</p><p> <strong>Veteran Wrestler of the year so far:</strong> Philip “Enforcer” Roberts (BHOTWG)</p><p> <strong>Female Wrestler of the year so far:</strong> Huntress Makiko (NOTBPW)</p><p> <strong>Indy Wrestler of the year so far:</strong> White Knight (MOSC, VWA, ACOW)</p></div></blockquote>

<p>Back to the Future, Monday Week 4 of June 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 4 of June 2013</strong></p><p><strong> Venue: Santa Clara International, Portugal, Iberia, Europe</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 2.000 (sold out), Ratings: 0.68 (513.970 viewers), Shown on Continental Sports X1</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="qwZB6cD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qwZB6cD.jpg" 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></div><p></p><p></p><p> The show begins with a trademark 'angry' promo from Geena the Warrior Princess, when Melanie Flyman appears literally from out of nowhere.</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>Flyman: <strong>"Consider this a friendly warning... this Friday, you better have eyes on the back of your head... because I'll be in the Rumble!"</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="OMqWx1U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OMqWx1U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="P4LoqPD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P4LoqPD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="P4LoqPD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P4LoqPD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="P4LoqPD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P4LoqPD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> NGW Open Collective titles match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="QaF7Dck.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QaF7Dck.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IDTFoKl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IDTFoKl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="AhotWa7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AhotWa7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="sbFUnpv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sbFUnpv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> The Outcasts (Beast Bantom, Landon Mallory & Petter Eriksson, with Viper McKenna)</strong></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="SoeMY3z.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SoeMY3z.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><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" /></p><p><strong> The Real Deal (Edward Cornell, Wael Hossam & Roy Edison</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The go-home show opens with a six man title match since the NGW Open Collective titles will not be defended this Friday at Starmageddon. Things kick off with an intense back and forth brawl before Hossam and Edison try to slow things down. Viper McKenna is there to get on the apron though and yell at the ref, allowing her team to blindside the Real Deal and take control of the match as they knock Cornell and Hossam off the ring apron in order to launch a 3 on 1 attack on the smaller Edison until Eriksson slams him with a Northern Lights Bomb for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Outcasts , by pinfall after Viper McKenna interfered</strong></p><p><strong> Petter Eriksson and Young Guns make defence number 3 of their NGW Open Collective titles</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="pyf9Pt4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pyf9Pt4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="wGTzFkZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wGTzFkZ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="PybIMT9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PybIMT9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nYdtjiY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nYdtjiY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The Johanssons are in the backstage interview area as Signe Lytjohan addresses the camera.</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>Lytjohan: <strong>"This Friday, it'll be brothers versus brothers for the NGW Heavywweight Tag Team titles... The Ivanoffs are no laughing matter... they have held the titles before... but that was only because Bam Bam here was injured or away! Now the titans have been reunited... and nothing can stop them!"</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="lWDkCJs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lWDkCJs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nQjGF52.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nQjGF52.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="72KyRpj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/72KyRpj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NNIIGh4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NNIIGh4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> The Foreign Legion vs Sergei Kalashnov & Andriy Boronin</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Another match where Kalashnov, in his panic, booked himself to a corner; even if he wins, he will have no argument against joining the Czars. That might explain why he seems to be really off when hitting his moves during the match. Coupled with Boronin's inexperience and the fluid teamwork of the #1 contenders for the NGW Cruiserweight Tag Team titles, Kalashnov and his partner fight a losing battle and after ten or so minutes, Pierre DuPont hits the Coup de grace on Boronin to score the pin as the Foreign Legion look strong headed into their title match.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Foreign Legion, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><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="YuuZy7b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YuuZy7b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="aqKXVd4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aqKXVd4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Backstage, the Czars are watching the match on a television screen. Vidmar and the Ivanoffs agree they'll have to decide on the matter after Starmageddon, while the massive Marat Khoklov is simply looming in the background.</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="wuo51A1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wuo51A1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="yNQekBM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yNQekBM.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="sbFUnpv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sbFUnpv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Champagne Lover & Fusae Etsuko vs Sebastian Koller & Viper McKenna</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> A match in the same vein as the opener, this intergender tag bout is a chance to see the NGW Heavyweight and NGW Women's champions in action, since they won't be wrestling at Starmageddon. Their opponents, NGW's resident rock couple of "The Rock and Roller" Sebastian Koller and "The Rock Chick" Viper McKenna. Given the setup, a lot of the match is about Koller and McKenna's interactions, as well as Champagne Lover's moments with both McKenna and Etsuko. While entertaining, all the storytelling does limit the actual wrestling but given the quality of those between the ropes, it's still an exciting match that goes on for almost fourteen minutes before Etsuko catches a kneeling Koller with a devastating Darkness Falls [slingshot Running Knee to the head] for the knockout and pin, a subtle reference to the days of intergender singles matches and Etsuko's dominance against both male and female contenders for the top title she used to hold.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Champagne Lover & Fusae Etsuko, by pinfall</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="KRd8pBF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KRd8pBF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="LFcPDbz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LFcPDbz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> A pre-taped promo airs next, with Nelson Frye speaing and "The Louisiana Pitbull" Robert Brown glaring over his shoulder.</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>Frye: <strong>"When NGW held its first ever Starmageddon match to determine the King of the Ring in 2010, it was won by this man behind me... The following year, it was me who won it... And last year, it was Champagne Lover... but since he's the NGW Heavyweight champion, he will not be in that match this Friday... This means both me and Robert [Howard] will be the only people in that match who have gone the distance before... and we will go the distance again!"</strong></div></blockquote><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="sma3Die.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sma3Die.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="N1zhldv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N1zhldv.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="BJ5XbNO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BJ5XbNO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="h8WdOUv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/h8WdOUv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Non title match</strong></p><p><strong> Shiro Akuma vs "Mile High" Adam Matravers (with Christopher Lister)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Final match to headline this episode, Shiro Akuma wrestles Matravers with Lister seconding him, a flipside teaser of Starmageddon's main event where Akuma will defend the NGW Cruiserweight title against Lister, with Matravers on his corner. The two quick high flyers have all the flashy moves and chain wrestling, combo weaving skills to make this an exciting contest, but they also have a storied rivalry following Akuma's departure from the League of Heroes. This adds an extra layer of story and drama, while also having the two men break up the high flying action with plenty of hard hitting strikes too until a sudden Akuma Cradle leads to the three count.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Shiro Akuma, by pinfall</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><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></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></div><p></p><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 Starmageddon</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><ul><li>NGW Cruiserweight title match: Shiro Akuma © vs Christopher Lister (with Adam Matravers)<br /></li><li>20 man Starmageddon match. Confirmed participants (12): Marat Khoklov, Sebastian Koller, Wade Orson, Nelson Frye, Robert Howard, Edward Cornell, Beast Bantom, Landon Mallory, Petter Eriksson, Roy Edison, Wael Hossam, Dovydas Vidmar<br /></li><li>10 Woman Rumble match. Confirmed participants (8): Geena the Warrior Princess, Joanne Rodriguez, Viv Jacobs, Anna Twirl, Viper McKenna, Jeri Behr, Megumi Nakajima, Melanie Flyman<br /></li><li>NGW Heavyweight Tag Team titles match: The Johanssons vs The Ivanoffs<br /></li><li>NGW Cruiserweight Tag Team titles match: Double Dutch vs The Foreign Legion</li></ul><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p>Headstong 2019 card</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="4E1fiQ6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4E1fiQ6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="i4Pp1Zu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/i4Pp1Zu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="hGRwOwP.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hGRwOwP.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> First Sam, now Peter. I couldn't wrap my head around it. Was this their swan song and big retirement plan? Sticking it to the Eisens from the other side of the frontlines? They had both shown faith in the indies. Sam took over MAW after Rip Chord retired and he stuck with us for a while after the merger. Peter even bailed us out of a tight spot. Now they were working for Packer?</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46150" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Piledriver Wrestling Presents</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Headstong 2019</span></strong></p><p><strong> Saturday, Week 4 August, 2019</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the North Carolina Biker Museum, NC</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Grudge match</strong></p><p> "Class Act" Syd Collier vs Riley McManus</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Semi Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Piledriver Tag Team titles match</strong></p><p> The Heartbreak Express © vs The Good Ol' Boys</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Piledriver Women's title match</strong></p><p> Mariana Torres © vs Miss Atlantic Wrestling</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tag Team Showcase match</strong></p><p> Double Diaz vs The Death Squad</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Opening match</strong></p><p> The Architect vs Quentrel Garner</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p>War for Territory #20</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> Piledriver Wrestling Presents</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">War for Territory #20</span></strong></p><p><strong> Friday, Week 2 August, 2019</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the North Carolina Biker Museum, NC</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="n1i1cZU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n1i1cZU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8sEkkAa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8sEkkAa.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="NuLYzbD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NuLYzbD.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="uwfOQSm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uwfOQSm.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> Kick City Connection (Winters & Sato) vs Sawyer Sports Services (Bitch & Trigg, with "Playboy" Jake Sawyer)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Piledriver fans still warming up to fresh Canadian import "Payback" Emma Bitch, they still got rowdy for this hard hitting opening tag team match that featured four heavy hitters of the promotion's female division. Winters and Sato were on the same page as always, but Bitch got the last laugh when she managed to hit Winters with her Payback finisher [Falling Faceplant] while Trigg kept Sato from breaking up the cover.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Sawyer Sports Services, 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="7rS8uzo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7rS8uzo.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" /><img alt="4LTspFc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4LTspFc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Vinny Cruz led the Good Ol' Boys to the ring next, hyping his team up for winning this year's Sam Keith Classic tournament. He also brought up how his rednecks defeated the Heartbreak Express in the semifinals, before demanding they show up and agree to a rematch for the Piledriver Tag Team titles at Headstrong.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="orMSYPb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/orMSYPb.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" /><img alt="PSW6j5L.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PSW6j5L.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" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> The champions did indeed show up alongside Lisa Bowen, who got on the mic to accept the challenge, only for Howlin' Mad Mort and Whitehorse Whittaker to attack the champions from behind as Cruz Control sprung their trap. The match is set and who knows if the champions will be back to full capacity by then.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="HFntra6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HFntra6.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="amsxoxV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/amsxoxV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="orMSYPb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/orMSYPb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Jason Thunder vs Jebediah (with Lisa Bowen)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Jebediah's appearance felt like too little, too late and the Heartbreak Express returned backstage while Bowen guided the amish big man to the ring for his match next. Clearly frustrated with his own inability to assist Needham and Liotta in time, Jebediah took out his anger on Thunder, who was thrown around and slammed down for almost ten minutes before the big man mercifully hit the Sundown Splash to end this massacre.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Jebediah, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="V6GDKvw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V6GDKvw.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="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" /></p><p><strong> Piledriver United States title match</strong></p><p><strong> Buck Winchester © vs Nate "The Great" DeMarcus</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Been a while since either man was in a Piledriver ring, so the sight of Winchester and DeMarcus was met with a good reaction from the live audience. The two men delivered a no-frills brawl and Winchester got the bet of the exchange when he managed to hit DeMarcus with the Texas Backbreaker for his first succesful title defense.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Buck Winchester, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> Buck Winchester makes defence number 1 of his Piledriver United States title</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="gDXGKOl.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/gDXGKOl.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="R9KIBTS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/R9KIBTS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="w0AbW5G.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/w0AbW5G.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Meanwhile, the Mid Atlantic Express kicked El Hijo de Pilgrim out of the entrance curtain and it was clear the man was taken a beating. How the fight began or whether Pilgrim had any warning prior was unknown, yet the Express put the boots to the masked man and called him "a disgrace" before returning backstage and leaving him a bruised mess.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="7nXiDsK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7nXiDsK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="Wo55mpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Wo55mpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Wo55mpi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Wo55mpi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="P3uClj2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P3uClj2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XrCPUfb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XrCPUfb.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="3XM4dah.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3XM4dah.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" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="lh2JDXB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lh2JDXB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> COTT World Tag Team titles</strong></p><p><strong> Going Coastal vs The Death Squad © (with Sheik Ali Al-Avatar)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Much like the Good Ol' Boys earlier, Going Coastal had a legitimate claim for a tag title rematch after defeating the Death Squad during the Sam Keith Classic, even if they did so by disqualification. With both teams at one victory each, this was the match to end the feud and it was surprisingly even as for all their chemistry, Wolfe and Annihilus seemed somewhat mistrusting or bitter for what happened at the tournament, which allowed Going Coastal to get some offense rolling. Wolfe did his part wrestling the CZCW contenders and even hit Fernandes with a scary-looking delayed brainbuster as he sought to capitalize on any lasting effects from the chair shot he took two weeks ago. Annihilus was extremely slow and plodding against the opposition though and after a series of high velocity moves aimed at his knee, he was brought down just long enough for both men to hit their big aerial spots on him, leading to California Love Machine's Coast-Liner for the shocking pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Going Coastal, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> Going Coastal win the COTT World Tag Team titles</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="cfAEiGT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cfAEiGT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="aMXABmX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aMXABmX.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="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> "Playboy" Jake Sawyer is cutting a promo to hype up the Piledriver Women's champion, when Patriot Power walk by. Miss Atlantic Wrestling tells Sawyer his client is a paper champion who is afraid to face her, reminding how she tapped "Devious" Dee Daniels out of Piledriver Wrestling, to which Sawyer says that it was Daniels, not Torres that submitted and she'll have to do better if she wants to earn herself a title shot.</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="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 comes out for a front seat to the main event, joining the announcers on their table.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><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="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.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><strong> Logan Diaz vs Reaper</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Logan Diaz is no small man, but only the true giants like Marat Khoklov, Gargantuan or Bruce the Giant could hope to overpower Reaper. What he may lack in power, Diaz makes up for in sheer intensity and determination, moreso than usual given that this match came about after Reaper attacked his cousin James backstage at the Sam Keith Classic. This all-or-nothing attitude has Diaz on offense for most of the match with big strikes as he tries to wear down Reaper so he can whip him to the ropes and catch him on the rebound in order to somehow execute his Belly to Belly Suplex finisher. There is no clearer indicator for the flow of the match than the change in Ferrera's tone on commentary, so much that the Piledriver champion puts down the headset and walks up to the side of the ring to talk trash in Logans face. All he gets for his efforts though is a big headbutt from Reaper that earns the big man an unusual face pop, the distraction however allows Diaz to capitalize with a swinging neckbreaker followed by a cobra clutch that has Reaper's eyes roll back until referee Alvin Lavin, possibly fearing a concussion, deems him unable to continue and calls for the bell.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Logan Diaz, by stoppage after botched distraction by Xavi Ferrera</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><strong> </strong><img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>Thanks for the compliments, moafnsteel. Glad you enjoyed the show, I was hoping to make a better job than last year's rushed Classic and I'm pretty satisfied with the outcome, especially since Going Coastal beating the Death Squad and GOB's beating the Express to win the whole thing gives both teams legitimate claims for a COTT/Pildriver Tag title rematch respectively.</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="moafnsteel" data-cite="moafnsteel" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46150" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I really like what you have done with Winters. I think Winters will get the win for the team. But if they don't win Sato will definitely take the loss for the team.</div></blockquote><p> "Ice Cold" Claire Winters and "Red Hot" Laura Flame are the only female Next Big Things I've gotten so far. Flame was a better performer and won the title first as I was building towards a 'fire vs ice' feud but then AAA signed Flame, Quinzel and Young so Winters has been kind of my focal point in the Women's division since.</p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="UdrbUMe.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UdrbUMe.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong>Generations</strong></p><p><strong> Friday W4 December 2017</strong></p><p><strong> Osaka Athletic Stadium, Kinki</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> BCG World title match</strong></p><p> Yoshinaka Taku © vs Pavel Vanzycha</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Semi Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Three Way Elimination match</strong></p><p> Bunrakuken Torii vs Funakoshi vs Ray Snow</p><p> </p><p> <strong>BCG Challengers Series title match</strong></p><p> Motoyuki Miyake © vs Kyuichi Matsumoto</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tag Team Showcase match</strong></p><p> Muscle Blasters vs Partnership of Pain</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tag Team Showcase match</strong></p><p> Diazawa vs Harker & Hadley</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Opening Six Man Tag match</strong></p><p> Double K & Shuzo Utagawa vs Threepwood, Goto & Bright</p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>6 Year Anniversary Show</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="yRbugUS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/yRbugUS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">6 Year Anniversary Show</span></strong></p><p><strong> Friday W2 December 2017</strong></p><p><strong> Hakodate Athletic Field, Hokkaido</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 1.690</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="5bss42b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bss42b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="VfnB77X.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VfnB77X.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Ffwz2MA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Ffwz2MA.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="TIiOlFj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIiOlFj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="4z5J7B2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4z5J7B2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="HHP9byq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HHP9byq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Taku, Threepwood & Goto vs Vanzycha, Brody & Matsushita</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The show's undercard kicked off with a pretty solid six man match as the Partnership of Pain teamed up with Pavel Vanzycha to take on the title holding team of BCG World champion Yoshinaka Taku and the BCG World Tag Team champions Threepwood & Goto. A good performance from every competitor involved and Vanzycha even seized his oppportunity to earn a title shot when he caught a distracted Taku with his Cross Armlock for the submission.</p><p> <strong>In a decent match, Pavel Vanzycha and Partnership Of Pain defeated Yoshinaka Taku and Threepwood & Goto in 10:52 when Pavel Vanzycha defeated Yoshinaka Taku by submission with a Cross Armlock</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="jDRVOCy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jDRVOCy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="P2JXnpv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P2JXnpv.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="MzjfHKV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MzjfHKV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CK053H9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CK053H9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Muscle Blasters vs Diazawa</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Much like their opponents, Logan Diaz and Masao Takizawa had this magic happen between them while teaming up, which means the match itself was much better than it had any right to be, especially considering how young and new to Japanese fans Diaz and Takizawa are. Muscle Blasters had the experience edge though and eventually Serizawa caught Takizawa with his finisher to score the pin.</p><p> <strong>In a bout that had decent wrestling but little heat, Muscle Blasters defeated Diazawa in 9:56 when MUSCLE Serizawa defeated Masao Takizawa by pinfall with a MUSCLE Lariat</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="oLfE0Uv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/oLfE0Uv.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="BK9kiVi.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BK9kiVi.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Kyuichi Matsumoto vs T-Bone Bright</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> After years at the very bottom of the Black Canvas food chain, Kyuichi Matsumoto has finally begun to rise and he continued his rise with another victory here over gaijin heavyweight T-Bone Bright. Perhaps still adjusting to the Japanese style, Bright seemed to be pretty off his game and was unceremoniously powerbombed to the turnbuckles with a Matsumoto Murder Bomb for the pin.</p><p> <strong>In a bout that had sub-par wrestling and little heat, Kyuichi Matsumoto defeated T-Bone Bright in 10:26 by pinfall with a Matsumoto Murder Bomb</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="iXTaWdA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/iXTaWdA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="7Mb9acF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7Mb9acF.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="SetJXLQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SetJXLQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Challengers Series title match</strong></p><p><strong> Motoyuki Miyake © vs Gidayu Katou</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> If one match on the card encapsulated the evolution of Black Canvas Grappling, this was it. Former young lions now turned into proper competitors, Miyake and Katou delivered a rock solid performance that had fans on the edge of their seats until the champion hit the challenger with a Knock Out Kick.</p><p> <strong>In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Motoyuki Miyake defeated Gidayu Katou in 14:17 by pinfall with a Knock Out Kick</strong></p><p><strong> Motoyuki Miyake makes defence number 4 of his BCG Challengers Series title</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><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="8jfbhLn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8jfbhLn.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="f91Xwo7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f91Xwo7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Funakoshi vs Animal Harker</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The semi main event was a highly personal issue, following Funakoshi's Butterfly Backbreaker at Rise a week prior that put Harker's American Demolition Mk.II partner on the shelf for several months with a back injury. Harker was hellbent for revenge as well as a victory over the former Black Canvas World champion, a situation that made his usual animalistic style even wilder. On the flipside, that also made him more reckless, meaning that Funakoshi had to withstand the onslaught and somehow find a way to use Harker's carelessness against him, which he did just short of the 15 minute mark to win the match with his dreaded finisher.</p><p> <strong>In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Funakoshi defeated Animal Harker in 14:14 by pinfall with a Butterfly Backbreaker</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="At6zmyr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/At6zmyr.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="PBv4Hhr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PBv4Hhr.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="3gGaTGc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3gGaTGc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Bunrakuken Torii vs Kiyotaka</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Much like the Challengers Series title match earlier, the marquee match was a celebration of the promotion's six year run, a showcase of how it's turned talented rookies like Torii and Kiyotaka into top-notch puroresu combatants. The match began with a mutual show of respect and off to the races we were, with the competitors pacing themselves as they gradually pushed each other with stiffer moves. Torii's signature machine gun chops left a mark on his opponent's chest that only got worse as the match progressed, while Kiyotaka was chasing Torii's limbs as he sought to limit the effectiveness of the man's offense while also softening him up for his feared Kimura lock. In the final minutes of the match, Kiyotaka ducked under a Spinning Forearm Smash only to grab the arm after but he couldn't slap on the hold proper and Torii escaped. During the second attempt, Kiyotaka wasn't so lucky and he caught the blow right to the chin, a knockout strike that put him down for the count as Torii picked up the win.</p><p> <strong>In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Bunrakuken Torii defeated Kiyotaka in 18:25 by pinfall with a Spinning Forearm Smash</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></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><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></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></div><p></p><p></p>

Just a heads up, despite me having over two weeks to post anything, this diary is still alive though I'll admit it's at the bottom of my list of diaries to update.

<p>Current champions and War for Territory #20 card</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Piledriver Championship title (Prestige: </strong></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong><strong><span style="color:#2E8B57;">B+</span></strong></strong></span><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>)</strong></span></p><p> <img alt="ccyN6lK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ccyN6lK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="uN4bdE9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uN4bdE9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Current two time champion:</strong> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera (2 defenses)</p><p> <strong>Reign Began:</strong> Saturday, Week 4 March 2019 at Wrestle Bowl 2019</p><p> <strong>Previous holder:</strong> Lenny Brown (0 defenses)</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Piledriver Womens title (Prestige: </span></strong><strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C+</span></span></strong></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">)</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="91n2QDt.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/91n2QDt.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="cfAEiGT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cfAEiGT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Current champion:</strong> "Poison Ivy" Mariana Torres (1 defence)</p><p> <strong>Reign Began:</strong> Saturday, Week 4 May 2019 at Fatal Force 2019</p><p> <strong>Previous holder:</strong> "Ice Cold" Claire Winters (3 defenses)</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Piledriver United States title (Prestige: </span></strong><strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C+</span></span></strong></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">)</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="V6GDKvw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V6GDKvw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="ejbjbKm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ejbjbKm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>Current two time champion:</strong> Buck Winchester (1 defence)</p><p> <strong>Reign Began:</strong> Saturday, Week 4 May 2019 at Fatal Force 2019</p><p> <strong>Previous holder:</strong> Jebediah (4 defenses)</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Piledriver Tag Team titles (Prestige: </span></strong><strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#FF8C00;">C+</span></span></strong></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">)</span></strong></p><p> <img alt="Je0e6AN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Je0e6AN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="Je0e6AN.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Je0e6AN.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="k2Enuj8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/k2Enuj8.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" /></p><p> <strong>Current champions:</strong> The Heartbreak Express (2 defences)</p><p> <strong>Reign Began:</strong> Saturday, Week 4 December 2018 at Night of the Champions 2018</p><p> <strong>Previous holder:</strong> The Death Squad (4 defenses)</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Rip Chord Invitational (Prestige: </span></strong><strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#4169E1;">A</span></span></strong></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">)</span></strong></p><p><strong> Tournament held every January</strong></p><p> <img alt="QlFf6Za.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QlFf6Za.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="FHUEpiU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FHUEpiU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>2019 winner:</strong> Masked Patriot</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Sam Keith Classic (Prestige: </span></strong><strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#2E8B57;">B-</span></span></strong></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">)</span></strong></p><p><strong> Tournament held every July</strong></p><p> <img alt="hBbYX3c.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hBbYX3c.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <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" /></p><p> <strong>2019 winners:</strong> The Good Ol' Boys</p><p> </p><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Golden Graduate Cup (Prestige: </span></strong><strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#A0522D;">D-</span></span></strong></strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">)</span></strong></p><p><strong> Tournament held every December</strong></p><p> <img alt="pQm0903.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pQm0903.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <img alt="2FjO0qV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2FjO0qV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> <strong>2018 winner:</strong> Reaper</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="46150" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Piledriver Wrestling Presents</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">War for Territory #20</span></strong></p><p><strong> Friday, Week 2 August, 2019</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the North Carolina Biker Museum, NC</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Grudge match</strong></p><p> Logan Diaz vs Reaper</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Semi-main Event</strong></p><p><strong> COTT World Tag Team titles</strong></p><p> Going Coastal vs The Death Squad ©</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Piledriver United States title match</strong></p><p> Buck Winchester © vs Nate "The Great" DeMarcus</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Singles Showcase match</strong></p><p> Jason Thunder vs Jebediah</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Opening Women's Tag Team match</strong></p><p> Kick City Connection (Winters & Sato) vs Sawyer Sports Services (Bitch & Trigg)</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p>The Sam Keith Classic IX</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="uIw6zQY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uIw6zQY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> Piledriver Wrestling Presents</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">The Sam Keith Classic IX</span></strong></p><p><strong> Friday, Week 4 July, 2019</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the North Carolina Biker Museum, NC</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Sam Keith Classic IX Quarterfinals match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="HNWGGpz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HNWGGpz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="V3KisHB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/V3KisHB.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="3XM4dah.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3XM4dah.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" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="lh2JDXB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lh2JDXB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Blue Mítico (Blue Phantom & El Mítico Jr, Representing OLLIE) vs The Death Squad (with Sheik Ali Al-Avatar)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The two supremely talented luchadors have both the charisma and the moves to get the audience going, even if they're barely known this side of the border yet. Lucha libre isn't going to cut it though against their monstrous opponents and just before the six minute mark, the Sheik shakes the ropes to throw Blue Phantom off balance and George Wolfe catches his falling body to unceremoniously powerslam it down to the mat for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Death Squad, by pinfall, after interference from Sheik Ali Al-Avatar</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> Sam Keith Classic IX Quarterfinals match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="HFntra6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/HFntra6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="U9Kg052.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/U9Kg052.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="k2Enuj8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/k2Enuj8.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" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="orMSYPb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/orMSYPb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Thunder & Lightning (representing 4C) vs The Heartbreak Express (with Lisa Bowen)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Canada's COTT representatives also happen to be former COTT World Tag Team champions, so Needham and Liotta have their work cut out for them already from the quarterfinals. It's a fast paced, exciting contest that feels like it could end at any moment in any team's favor. The Express do manage to pick up the win though and they do so in style when they debut their new tag team finishing moved, dubbed the Heartbreak Kick [Double Superkicks].</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Heartbreak Express, 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> Sam Keith Classic IX Quarterfinals match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="P3uClj2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P3uClj2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XrCPUfb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XrCPUfb.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="7r4IhRT.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7r4IhRT.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="fv4Kbba.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fv4Kbba.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Going Coastal (representing CZCW) vs The Ring Generals (representing NYCW)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> This is not only a clash of styles as far as the participants go, but also the promotions they seem to embody as the sun drenched California pretty boys clash with the old school defending tournament winners. This contrast is what the match is built upon, with the CZCW team hitting all their big aerial attacks while the Ring Generals seek to ground the opposition. In a shocking finish though, favourites to win the whole tournament end up getting knocked out in the first round when California Love Machine hits the Coast-Liner on Waldorf for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Going Coastal, 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> Sam Keith Classic IX Quarterfinals match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="Cg4CqK4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/Cg4CqK4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="OOBqcWZ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OOBqcWZ.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="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" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="7rS8uzo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7rS8uzo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Devil May Care (Acid II & Stuntman) The Good Ol' Boys (with Vinny Cruz)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Last and most mysterious of the quarterfinal matches, the mystery indy team are revealed to be Devil May Care, the two masked daredevils of PSW fame who have been unemployed since that promotion's dismantling by the SWF. Cruz shows up leading the Good Ol' Boys and not the Boys from the Yukon, while the match itself plays much like the opening contest: two fan favorite high flyers who hit some big moves but ultimately fall to the bigger and stronger opponents and their Iowa Harvest tag team finisher.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Good Ol' Boys, 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="2FjO0qV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2FjO0qV.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" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Flash cut to the backstage area, where James Diaz is in the middle of a nasty brawl with Reaper. Though not a small man by any means, Diaz is fighting a losing battle against a monster of a man that s Reaper until he's put through a catering table and knocked out. Medical staff rushes to the scene (or might have been around but hesitant to get involved earlier) and Reaper walks away, satisfied with himself.</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> Sam Keith Classic IX Semifinals match</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="P3uClj2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P3uClj2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XrCPUfb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XrCPUfb.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="3XM4dah.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3XM4dah.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" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="lh2JDXB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lh2JDXB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Going Coastal (representing CZCW) vs The Death Squad (with Sheik Ali Al-Avatar)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> More or less a standard Death Squad match again, with Wolfe doing the brunt of the (power-based) wrestling and Annihilus tagged in to finish off things with his brute strength. Going Coastal display some amazing tenacity though and Sheik realizes he needs to up the ante, so he slides in a steel chair before ordering Annihilus to chokeslam someone onto it. Faster than the big man, Frankie-Boy Fernandes grabs the chair and looks to throw it out of the ring, when Annihilus grabs his hand to pull it away and smack him on the head instead. It's devastating, but it's also poorly thought out, as it leads to a DQ victory for the CZCW representatives.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Going Coastal, by disqualification</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="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> While the ring is being cleared, we are treated to a backstage moment of Riley McManus and Quentrell Garner watching some of their past matches on tape. Every now and then, the veteran McManus pauses the footage to point out something to Garner and tell him how to get better.</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> Sam Keith Classic IX Semifinals match</strong></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" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="7rS8uzo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7rS8uzo.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="k2Enuj8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/k2Enuj8.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" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="orMSYPb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/orMSYPb.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> The Good Ol' Boys (with Vinny Cruz) vs The Heartbreak Express (with Lisa Bowen)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> As part of the tournament, the two teams revisit their Fatal Force match over the Piledriver Tag Team titles, much like Going Coastal and the Death Squad revisited their War for Territory #18 clash for the COTT World Tag Team titles before. While taking a back seat to the action as usual, Vinny Cruz is laser focused on the match and as soon as he sees his opportunity, he strikes like a viper to distract Liotta and allow his men to pull off the Iowa Harvest for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Good Ol' Boys, by pinfall after Vinny Cruz interfered</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="uN4bdE9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/uN4bdE9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MzjfHKV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MzjfHKV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera is watching the action from a screen in the backstage area when Logan Diaz walks into the scene. Not one to miss his chance of mockery, Ferrera taunts Diaz about Double Diaz not being in the Classic and when Logan looks like he's about to get physical, Ferrera plays the "don't you have a little cousin to avenge?" card before walking away and leaving Diaz behind, angry and conflicted.</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="2rzwtJa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2rzwtJa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="FHUEpiU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FHUEpiU.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="NuLYzbD.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NuLYzbD.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> Miss Atlantic Wrestling (with Masked Patriot) vs "Payback" Emma Bitch (with "Playboy" Jake Sawyer)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The newest member of Sawyer Sports Services (and essentially Dee Daniels' replacement) is revealed to be "Payback" Emma Bitch, of NotBPW fame before she failed a drug test. Though the incident has kept her on the sidelines to pick up her fair share of ring rust, it's also made her a lot more angrier and that is evident in her vicious in-ring style, so much that it even costs her the match when referee Alvin Lavin disqualifies her after she repeatedly ignores his warnings as she attacks Miss Atlantic Wrestling.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Miss Atlantic Wrestling, by disqualification</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="n1i1cZU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n1i1cZU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8sEkkAa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8sEkkAa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The match may be over but the assault isn't; Masked Patriot gets in the ring to break things up but gets a chair shot from behind by Sawyer for his efforts, which in turn brings out the Kick City Connection for the save. After forcing Sawyer and Bitch to retreat, the faces get on the mic to issue a challenge: the two of them against Sawyer's heavy hitters in Bitch and Trigg at War for Territory!</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> Sam Keith Classic IX Tournament Final</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="P3uClj2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/P3uClj2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="XrCPUfb.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XrCPUfb.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="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" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="7rS8uzo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7rS8uzo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Going Coastal (representing CZCW) vs The Good Ol' Boys (with Vinny Cruz)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> After a tournament trajectory that surprised a fair share of the audience, Going Coastal find themselves in the finals of this year's Sam Keith Classic tournament against the Good Ol' Boys. Not only do the good looking flyers from California have to face a major size and power disadvantage against their redneck opponents, they are also nursing the aftereffects of a chair shot to the head of Fernandes. With a bit of guidance from Vinny Cruz, the head of Frankie-Boy Hernandes becomes a big target for the heels and for all their never-say-die attitudes, the CZCW representatives just run out of steam right before the tenth minute.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Good Ol' Boys, by pinfall</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></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="46150" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="hBbYX3c.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/hBbYX3c.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Sam Keith Classic IX winners</span></strong></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" /></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">The Good Ol' Boys</span></strong></p><p><strong> Thimbleby Langton & Wooton Fitzpaine</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Show Rating:</strong></span></p><p> <img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>Back to the Future, Monday Week 3 of June 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 3 of June 2013</strong></p><p><strong> Venue: Dalmatae Gradsko Srediste, Bosnia, South East Europe</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 4.518, Ratings: 0.71 (533.580 viewers), Shown on Continental Sports X1</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="SoeMY3z.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SoeMY3z.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" /><img alt="04N0aQ1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/04N0aQ1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="KRd8pBF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KRd8pBF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="LFcPDbz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LFcPDbz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> With stablemates Roy Edison and Wael Hossam accompanying him, Edward Cornell is scouring the backstage area until he finds Nelson Frye and Robert Howard in the middle of some discussion. Offering to “return last week’s favor” Cornell issues his challenge.</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>“You’ve beaten both Wael [Hossam] and Roy [Edison] but you’ll fight them again come Starmageddon… I’m the only one left and I’m willing to fight either of you in tonight’s main event… it’ll be my tune-up match for next Friday’s big show!”</strong></div></blockquote><p> Frye and Howard look at each other and agree to the match, though which man will wrestle is not made clear.</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="lWDkCJs.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/lWDkCJs.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nQjGF52.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nQjGF52.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="0MfqPtQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0MfqPtQ.jpg" 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> The Foreign Legion vs Emerald Angel & Phillip Cooper</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> As identical twins Jacques and Pierre DuPont make their entrance, the announcing team confirms they will be at Starmageddon next week to wrestle Double Dutch for the NGW Cruiserweight Tag Team titles. After their return to the company last week, they get in the ring tonight in the first match of the show against Emerald Angel and Phillip Cooper. It's an interesting clash of styles as the two technically-oriented Frenchmen seek to keep their high flying opponents on the mat, something they eventually manage to do thanks to their experience teaming up. After isolating the less experienced Cooper and cutting the ring in half, it is Jacques who hits the Coup de grace for the pin as the Foreign Legion build up some momentum in light of their upcoming title match.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Foreign Legion, 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><img alt="PybIMT9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PybIMT9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="nYdtjiY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/nYdtjiY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> A video package airs next, showing highlights of Norwegian Super Heavyweights Bam Bam and Hercules Johansson's matches. The NGW Heavyweight Tag Team champions are shown demolishing opponents and throwing them around like rag dolls, before the montage ends with a graphic reminding viewers they will be defending their titles next week at Starmageddon.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="OMqWx1U.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/OMqWx1U.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="72KyRpj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/72KyRpj.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="NNIIGh4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NNIIGh4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> "The Fresh Prince of Belarus" Sergei Kalashnov vs Andriy Boronin</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Bullied again last week into joining the Czars, Kalashnov did manage to buy himself some time but he also booked himself to a corner with this match: if he loses to the young rookie, he will have escaped the Czars' attention but killed off his stock as a competitor; if he wins, it's an argument in favor of joining the menacing group. Such was his panic trying to get out of a tight spot at the time and it shows still: more than once, Kalashnov seems hesitant to hit a big move or try and score the pin. Despite his off moments, he and young Boronin seem to really hit it off against each other and the young Ukranian looks really hellbent on proving himself, which in turn makes for a pretty exciting and competitive bout. However, his enthusiasm backfires when he gets carried away, his rookie mistake allowing Kalashnov to instinctively hit the Eastern Block and score the pin before he actually realizes what he did.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Sergei Kalashnov, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="72KyRpj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/72KyRpj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><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="YuuZy7b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YuuZy7b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="aqKXVd4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aqKXVd4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Marat, Vidmar and the Ivanoffs come out to circle the ring, but before they can surround the two competitors, Kalashnov gets hold of a mic</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>Kalashnov: <strong>"Hold on, hold on... Before you beat this kid to a pulp for losing... It would be a shame to waste such a promising competitor... He won my respect tonight, so how about you give us both a chance next week... to see how we work together as a tag team?"</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="i3AqEI6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/i3AqEI6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="A0XDREq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A0XDREq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> League of Heroes members and occasional teammates Jeri "Air" Behr and Megumi Nakajima are addressing fans and viewers from the backstage area.</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>Behr: <strong>"I've been with NGW for almost nine years now... but all this time, championship gold has eluded me... I've built my name here, only to see big stars from elsewhere come in and steal the spotlight... but not anymore... Next week, the playing field gets even in the Battle Royal... and I will be there to fight for my opportunity!"</strong><p> </p><p> Nakajima: <strong>"As will I... because at Starmageddon... tonight... and every night at NGW... Nakajima Goes Wild!"</strong></p></div></blockquote><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="i3AqEI6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/i3AqEI6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="A0XDREq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/A0XDREq.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="KgdqMk2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KgdqMk2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="mokJyn1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mokJyn1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Girl Power vs Wrecking Krew</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> It seems Viv "The Violence" Jacobs and Paula Edwards have been teaming up in EWA as The Wrecking Krew and seeing them in action here, it makes absolute sense as the two powerhouses seem to have an unspoken understanding of how to function as a team. Neither Behr's high flying moves nor Nakajima's joshi blend of strikes and suplexes seem to work against their brutish opponents, each of which weigh about 250lbs of pure muscle and mean attitude, with Jacobs eventually hitting a big Powerslam on Nakajima for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Wrecking Krew, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="pyf9Pt4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pyf9Pt4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="h8WdOUv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/h8WdOUv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="BJ5XbNO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BJ5XbNO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Backstage, Team Fly are in the middle of a conversation.</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>"We both know Akuma is a phenomenal wrestler... but he's also been highly unpredictable since he left the League... He's been messing with our matches, last week he attacked me from behind... things won't be easy when we finally have our match."</strong><p> </p><p> Matravers: <strong>"Dude, chill... I mean, take it easy, mate... What good does it do if you stress about it already? That's like... crazy, man! Listen... I'm not booked to wrestle at Starmageddon... so if it makes you feel any better... I'll be at your corner to keep an eye our, 'kay?"</strong></p></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="VqnREXC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/VqnREXC.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" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="EfcDrdW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EfcDrdW.jpg" 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> John & Joanne (Silver & Rodriguez) vs The Outcasts (Hardcore Hernandez & Melanie Flyman)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The setup of this intergender match could be best described as a clash of people looking to rise back up. Silver hasn't done much after failing to win the NGW Cruiserweight and Cruiserweight Tag Team titles, Rodriguez debuted with hopes of a title match only to stumble upon the Royal Rumble, while Hernandez and Flyman, in typical Outcast fashion, have been somewhat away from the spotlight. All of which is sad, really, because all four put up a great performance in this match before Silver abruptly ends it with a sudden reversal as he rolls up Hernandez for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: John Silver & Joanne Rodriguez, by pinfall with a quick roll up</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="pyf9Pt4.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pyf9Pt4.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="wuo51A1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/wuo51A1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="timXQf2.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/timXQf2.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Lover's Lounge is up next and the Mexican womanizer's guest is none other than the latest face in the female competitors' division, Anna Twirl.</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>Twirl: <strong>"I'm here to prove I'm more than just a pretty face... Last week, I made a statement when I beat Viper McKenna one on one... and next week, I'll win the Royal Rumble to become the new number one contender for the NGW Women's title!"</strong></div></blockquote><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="SoeMY3z.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SoeMY3z.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="LFcPDbz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/LFcPDbz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Edward Cornell vs "The Louisiana Pitbull" Robert Howard</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Robert Howard is revealed as the one to answer Cornell's challenge during the episode's opening segment and as one would expect, the two heavyweights have a rough, physical contest in the main event. It's not just strikes or wild brawling though; Howard also hits a fair share of slams and takedowns, which Cornell answers with some neck crunching suplexes of his own.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="N1zhldv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N1zhldv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> The match flow is interrupted by the appearance of NGW Cruiserweight champion Shiro Akuma. Howard sees him in time and for once, he's all too happy to challenge his much smaller former stablemate to come get some. Akuma is content with him being a distraction though and Howard never sees Cornell coming in to grab him from behind and hit the Black Lightning Bomb to win the match.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Edward Cornell, by pinfall after a distraction from Shiro Akuma</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><strong> </strong><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 Starmageddon</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><ul><li>NGW Cruiserweight title match: Shiro Akuma © vs Christopher Lister (with Adam Matravers)<br /></li><li>20 man Starmageddon match. Confirmed participants: Marat Khoklov, Sebastian Koller, Wade Orson, Nelson Frye, Robert Howard, Edward Cornell, Beast Bantom, Landon Mallory, Petter Eriksson, Roy Edison, Wael Hossam<br /></li><li>10 Woman Rumble match. Confirmed participants: Geena the Warrior Princess, Joanne Rodriguez, Viv Jacobs, Anna Twirl, Viper McKenna, Jeri Behr, Megumi Nakajima<br /></li><li>NGW Heavyweight Tag Team titles match: The Johanssons vs The Ivanoffs<br /></li><li>NGW Cruiserweight Tag Team titles match: Double Dutch vs The Foreign Legion</li></ul><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p>That is AMAZING work on Harlem Haynes, shipshirt!</p><p> </p><p> Would it be too much to request a version without the hat or one with a beanie? I'd love to use something similar for Raheem Stash and feel like the big man could do with a facelift.</p>

<p>Couldn't help but smile with John Silver and Ryan Steel. Ryan's render looks original, but I'm guessing Silver's is a Zeus Maximillion one or something?</p><p> </p><p> Also, that Fat Cats promo about declaring war on the Stone family makes me thing the big inbound star you teased might be "The 24 hour party animal" Edd Stone.</p><p> </p><p> I like to think of Slick as being in kind of an Axl Rotten situation, solid brawler who just found himself in a small hardcore promotion and has to play the part.</p><p> </p><p> Main Event: <strong>The Mission</strong> vs. Spade & Campbell w/ Bowen</p><p> <em>If Ranger's back, the Mission needs to build some momentum. This can also set up singles matches for Ash</em></p><p> No DQ, North American Tag Team Championship: <strong>Gangsta Nation</strong> w/ Brother G vs. The Keith Brothers ©</p><p> <em>No DQ favors the hardcore veterans, plus interference from G and maybe Slick. Gangsta Nation have been six man champions, now Slick won singles gold, time to complete the collection</em></p><p> United States Championship: "Bulldozer" Brandon Smith vs. <strong>Cali Slick</strong> © w/ Brother G</p><p> <em>Slick ain't losing his first defense. This will be a hard hitting contest</em></p><p> North American Women's Championship: Tiffany Jade vs. <strong>Jaime Quine</strong> ©</p><p> <em>I like Jade, but she's probably a level below Quine</em></p><p> Singles Match: <strong>Ross Henry</strong> vs. Cameron Vessey</p><p> <em>Henry's back and losing this would kill his momentum</em></p><p> Singles Match: <strong>Raymond Diaz</strong> vs. Tadiyuki Kikkawa</p><p> <em>Biased, because I hate Kikkawa, but Diaz is also who US fans want to see here win</em></p><p> Six Man Tag Match: Homegrown & Danny Puder vs. <strong>The Fallen</strong></p><p> <em>Torment needs to look legit. If he can learn to wrestle, he could be a great replacement for Hell's Bouncer/Evil Dead</em></p><p> Tag Team Match: <strong>The Georgia Bulldogs</strong> vs. The Devil's Rejects</p><p> <em>Rejects won the last match</em></p><p> Tag Team Match: The Stones vs. <strong>The Fat Cats</strong></p><p> <em>Fat Cats pin the declining Dan Stone Jr, then attempt a post match beatdown but Edd Stone debuts for the save. You read it first here, folks!</em></p>

Slick won gold. And he did so by being the one to defeat David Stone. All is right in the world.

Happy to read about the ability to search for established tag teams in today's update. It's been a long time coming and will make the hiring experience even smoother.

The Sam Keith Classic IX card, brackets & narrative "CURSES UNTO YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN AND THEIR CHILDREN'S CHILDREN!" I was angry and apparently that was the emotional state that made sure I wasn't sliding out of character. I was also yelling inside an empty Biker Museum in North Carolina which, while awkward, at least guaranteed there would be no angry neighbors knocking on my door again. I had set up the brackets for the Sam Keith Classic ahead of time, in order to hype up the participating teams. As far as representatives from our company went, the group was heel-heavy, with only the Heartbreak Express as faces. I was counting on the guest teams playing face, but then Thunder & Lightning reported in saying 4C had them both playing heel and they wouldn't switch to faces for one night, then go back to being the villains again. I had to change my plans again. First, take out one heel team. The replacements would be harder to handle, but at least I had a couple of weeks until the show. Could have them represent the unemployed of the indy circuit, those who were talented but didn't have a steady job with a name company right now. The underdogs, in a way. The voice of the voiceless. That's when the epiphany hit me The Classic was not the only reason I was angry. After losing Daniels to AAA just weeks ago, it was FCW this time that had come calling for one of my hot young prospects in Quentrel Garner. Of course he'd take the job and I'd have to cut him loose, but looking up the totalextremewrestling.com website for inspiration on which tag team I should bring in for the Classic, Garner's issue popped up in my mind again, so I thought I'd check out the promotion rankings. Of course! When Cip Conduit landed a job in Puerto Rico, we were a local company drawing double digit crowds in a shrimp grillhouse in Florida. After joining the Confederation of the Territories, buying out MAW and moving our base to the Mid Atlantic area, we were a big deal. Bigger than FCW, at least. Which meant Garner hadn't technically signed with a bigger promotion than us, meaning he could still stick around. "I AM INVINCIBLE!"