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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><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;">Headstrong 2018</span></strong></p><p><strong> Saturday, Week 4 August, 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Delaware Auditorium, DE</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="FHUEpiU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FHUEpiU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pmHS2Ce.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pmHS2Ce.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></div><p></p><p></p><p> The show is off to a hot but rough start, as Scythe and Reaper assault Masked Patriot as he's making his way to the ring for the opening tag team bout. The Piledriver champion takes some good hits but manages to fight back and just as Cameron Jones rushes out to assist him, Scythe and Reaper withdraw, having inflicted all the damage they wanted to and not willing to risk a full-on free for all.</p><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="FHUEpiU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FHUEpiU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rRxzJJJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rRxzJJJ.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="ejbjbKm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ejbjbKm.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> Masked Patriot & "The Dallas Cowboy" Bradley Blaze vs Buck Winchester & "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The opening tag team match is one of intertwining rivalries, mixing the cowboy feud of Blaze and Winchester with Ferrera's recent declaration about recapturing the Piledriver championship from Masked Patriot. Things are off to a wild start as Blaze and Winchester trade blows in a whirlwind of flying punches that sees no man win it until Ferrera tags himself in, requesting that Patriot also gets the tag. Initially ignoring him and looking to protect his damaged partner, Blaze throws down with the Athlete instead but to his surprise, Ferrera can stand his own in a fist-fight and even switches the battlefield to something that suits him better when he manages to take Blaze down to the mat. Things slow down and Blaze finds himself in a tough spot as Ferrera works over him with submissions but eventually catches a break to deliver the hot tag. Patriot storms the ring like a house on fire, but his initial momentum comes to a halt once the adrenaline wears off and the stinging pain of his pre-match attack returns to haunt him. Seeing a chance, the heels try to cut the ring in half and isolate Patriot on their corner; for a while it seems to work, but Blaze blind tags himself in for the breather. His emotions get the best of him though as he goes after Winchester, failing to realize that Ferrera is the legal man of that team. Distracted and worn down, Blaze gets caught in a Figure Four Leglock in the middle of the ring, with Patriot too spent to make the rescue before the tap out.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Buck Winchester & "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera, by submission</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="8sEkkAa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8sEkkAa.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" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="n1i1cZU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n1i1cZU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rFgGBti.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rFgGBti.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> Eri Sato & Nicole Pyle vs "Ice Cold" Claire Winters & "Devious" Dee Daniels (with "Playboy" Jake Sawyer)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Daniels insists on starting the match for her team though after a few stiff kicks from Sato probably regrets it. Sato's "come at me sis" attitude might have been a smash hit with Japanese fans, but in the Mid Atlantic it only allows Daniels to pull off some dastardly tricks and brawl her way through the match before Pyle gets tagged in to slingshot herself into the match. The tide turns in favor of the face team, until Winters gets tagged in to put the brakes on Pyle. After making short work of the rookie, Winters demands to face Sato and her wish is granted, treating the audience to a sneak preview of what they can expect from the two ladies when they meet one on one for the title. The strikes back and forth are brutal but neither is willing to give ground until Daniels blind-tags herself in looking for a surprise roll up. Sato rolls through though, breaks free and almost knocks the head off the shoulders of Daniels with a Buzzsaw Kick before scoring the pin over her fallen opponent, eyes locked at Winters on the apron as if warning her she's next.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Eri Sato & Nicole Pyle, by pinfall</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="SNEQX53.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SNEQX53.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SNEQX53.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SNEQX53.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="sNvUXqw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sNvUXqw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="f9JXISW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f9JXISW.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> Piledriver Tag Team titles match</strong></p><p><strong> The Frat Pack vs The Death Squad © (with Sheik Ali Al-Avatar)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> After being the last team eliminated at War for Territory #8 and despite avoiding confrontation for most of that match (or perhaps exactly for that reason) the Frat Pack find themselves one-on-one with new champions the Death Squad in a title match. The challengers' tricks allow them to stay in the match and wrestle Wolfe for a good five to six minutes, using their familiarity of the big man against him as they outsmart him to prevent him from steamrolling through them both. Not that they ever look like they have a good chance of winning, but at least they manage to keep the match even instead of a squash. That is, until Wolfe single-handedly turns things around to take control of the match and after delivering a beatdown gives the tag to Annihilus who comes in to sweep the remains before taking out Harvard with a Choke Grip.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Death Squad, by submission</strong></p><p><strong> The Death Squad make defence number 1 of their Piledriver 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="SJYcxhu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SJYcxhu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="amsxoxV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/amsxoxV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The champions' victory party is crashed by Riley McManus and Jebediah who come out looking ready to do business. As Jebediah cracks his knuckles, McManus gets on the mic to issue a title challenge for the belts, prompting the Death Squad to take on opponents closer to their size. Given Riley's storied rivalry with Annihilus and the hot-headed Sheik, it doesn't take long before the challenge is accepted and the challengers retreat before things can break down to a brawl.</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="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="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="ys4hD4n.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ys4hD4n.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Piledriver United States title match</strong></p><p><strong> "Glorious" Logan Diaz © vs "The Sandman" Jules Knight</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> First title defense for Diaz and first 'Piledriver United States title match' since the rebranding of the former Mid Atlantic American title, this one lands in the co-main event spot and given the match quality on display, it's no surprise. Faced with a bigger and stronger opponent, Knight does the reasonable thing and plays to his strengths as he tries to take away the vertical base of Diaz and turn this into a mat grappling contest. Despite his obvious grappling skill though, Diaz has more than just raw strength and athleticism going on for him and he opts to showcase just that, beating Knight hold for hold to make his comeback instead of just powering out of a tight situation and even defeating him with a submission hold of his own as Knight taps out to a Boston Crab just seconds before the ten minute mark.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: "Glorious" Logan Diaz, by submission</strong></p><p><strong> "Glorious" Logan Diaz makes defence number 1 of his Piledriver United States title</strong></p><p> <img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <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> Once the match is over, Diaz gets on the mic to repeat his challenge and demand a conclusive finish versus Ferrera, saying he has loose ends to tie up before even dreaming of a Piledriver title match.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="c3ifflk.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/c3ifflk.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="BX7IQui.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BX7IQui.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Last Man Standing match</strong></p><p><strong> Cameron "J-Man" Jones vs "Class Act" Syd Collier</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The main event is the next chapter in the saga of the Dynamite Express' implosion. With Collier having won every match since the MAW-Piledriver merger and plenty of shenanigans involved in every one of those, the two men take center stage to slug out their differences in a Last Man Standing match. Being more of a classic brawler, Jones is able to take full advantage of the stipulation over the more technically-oriented Collier, especially once the action spills outside of the ring. Crazy ringside brawls and hardcore weapons spots were never a MAW or Piledriver staple, but the two men deliver a proper fight in this unusual setting, with Collier finding his mean streak as he adapts to the environment, stretching Jones through the barricade or suplexing him onto the ring steps. Eventually, both men are down on the floor in an apparent stalemate, until...</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="EpQsPaC.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/EpQsPaC.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> ...the Architect comes down to the ring in a MAW t-shirt and locks Jones in the Blueprint while yelling at him about being a sell-out. The two MAW loyalists and occasional tag team partners then put the boots to Jones, before hitting him with an assisted powerbomb that knocks him down for the ten count, awarding yet another controversial victory to Collier.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: "Class Act" Syd Collier</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><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></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></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>Pretty sure I also told you to hit me up when this materialized, but here regardless, if a bit late to the party. Thanks for your kind words and super hyped to follow this. The strategy breakdown was awesome too, helps crack the tough riddle that is running BCG.</p><p> </p><p> So, will you be posting tour shows too or just the big ones?</p>

I can neither confirm nor deny anything At least we got names for the tag promo. If I understood correctly, the first promo was Ox Mastadon hyping himself?

Probably the best renders of that crew I've seen. The large body shot is a great bonus, good job King Bison

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="DarK_RaideR" data-cite="DarK_RaideR" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="41194" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Has anyone figured how loyalty between workers (not loyalty to a promotion) works other than providing a bonus to backstage morale? How does it work any different from friendship?</div></blockquote><p> Bump. Anyone? <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

Has anyone figured how loyalty between workers (not loyalty to a promotion) works other than providing a bonus to backstage morale? How does it work any different from friendship?

<p>The Lion Hunts tour press conference</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="qoSn5Jh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qoSn5Jh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>The Lion Hunts tour press conference</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="rYebwAf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rYebwAf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="3nSIDdW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3nSIDdW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="sFlfWPy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sFlfWPy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> BCG's power duo of Yoshifusa Maeda and Kazu Yoshizawa were the first ones to speak during the press conference, happily announcing the early fruit of their new touring strategy: the promotion has signed a deal with Kinki Activities starting this month with the Lion Hunts tour. As a result, Black Canvas Grappling fans in the Kinki area will be able to watch the Lion Hunts show on live television, as well as footage of tour highlights every week. According to Maeda, the promotion intends to sign more broadcast deals in the future, with "Chubu InDemand" and Hokkaido's "Sapporo City Life" named as their preferred partners.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="rYebwAf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rYebwAf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="32BXfva.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/32BXfva.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8jfbhLn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8jfbhLn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> After a shocking victory over "Machine Gun" Bunrakuken Torii and Pavel Vanzycha at the Lion Rises show, current Challengers Series title holder Kiyotaka announced his intention to face Funakoshi for the World title in the main event of this month's Lion Hunts show, provided of course he does manage to successfuly defend the title three times during the tour first. Funakoshi himself said he welcomes a new challenger and spoke highly of the former young lion, saying he has "the utmost respect for his all-business approach to the sport of puroresu" and predicting a great match between them, should it take place.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="rYebwAf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rYebwAf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="PBv4Hhr.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/PBv4Hhr.jpg" 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" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> As far as Kiyotaka's latest opponents go, Torii and Vanzycha were granted their request of a singles match against each other. What started off as a three way title match seems to have evolved into a personal matter of pride between the two men and they both spoke of their desire to defeat each other once they meet between the ropes at the Lion Hunts.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="rYebwAf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rYebwAf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="YrMwg7C.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/YrMwg7C.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="POBEZKK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/POBEZKK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5bss42b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bss42b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Torii's originally scheduled opponent for the Lion Rises show Ray Snow will be teaming up with Animal Harker against Toshinobu Taku and Motoyuki Miyake in what many pointed out at "punitive booking" for his big absence. Snow certainly did not see things that way, as he pointed out to the promotion moving the show from Friday to Saturday just for him in order to avoid another bookings clash and Harker's victory over Team Taku that makes him a formidable partner. Meanwhile, Harker's American Demolition Mk. II partner will be taking on Yoshinaka Taku one on one for the BCG National title and with the Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix 2017 winner failing to beat Funakoshi for the World title, many see this as Smith's last chance at redemption, a do-or-die setup against one of the promotion's brightest homegrown stars.</p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45613" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="qoSn5Jh.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/qoSn5Jh.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Card</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> BCG World title match</strong></p><p> Funakoshi © vs Kiyotaka</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> BCG National title match</strong></p><p> Yoshinaka Taku © vs Bulldozer Brandon Smith</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Special Singles match</strong></p><p> Bunrakuken Torii vs Pavel Vanzycha</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Second Chance Tag Team match</strong></p><p><strong> Winner will face Partnership of Pain for the BCG World Tag Team titles</strong></p><p> Muscle Blasters vs Threepwood & Goto</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Opening Tag Team match</strong></p><p> Ray Snow & Animal Harker vs Toshinobu Taku & Motoyuki Miyake</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p>The Lion Rises 2017</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:8px;">Black Canvas Grappling presents</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="y3JoSSm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/y3JoSSm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">The Lion Rises</span></strong></p><p><strong> Friday, W4 of August 2017</strong></p><p><strong> Osaka Athletic Stadium, Kinki</strong></p><p><strong> Attendance: 3.245</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="S5oggAX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/S5oggAX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dlVXejX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dlVXejX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><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="SetJXLQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SetJXLQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="dQi7xWJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/dQi7xWJ.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" /></p><p><strong> Motoyuki Miyake, Shuzo Utagawa & Kyuichi Matsumoto vs Gidayu Katou, Eikichi Itou & MUSCLE Serizawa</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> BCG's usual crop of young lions was on display in the show's opener in a six man tag match that showcased the new landscape in the promotion after the abolishment of factions. Some decent back and forth as every man had a share of the spotlight, with the finish seeing Miyake pin Serizawa for the win.</p><p> <strong>In a bout that had decent wrestling but didn't have much heat, Motoyuki Miyake, Shuzo Utagawa and Kyuichi Matsumoto defeated Gidayu Katou, Eikichi Itou and MUSCLE Serizawa in 9:50 when Motoyuki Miyake defeated MUSCLE Serizawa by pinfall with a Knock Out Kick.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Rating:</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="rYebwAf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rYebwAf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="POBEZKK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/POBEZKK.jpg" 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" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="NM77ZC7.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/NM77ZC7.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="5bss42b.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5bss42b.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> American Demolition Mk. II vs Team Taku</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Despite Team Taku's announcement prior to The Survivor tour, father and son teamed up again in a 'one night only' appearance against the second incarnation of American Demolition. Toshinobu Taku met Harker's animalistic brawling with a cool head and iron resilience, controlling the pace of the match until Smith got the tag to really make things difficult for the veteran. Toshi Taku found himself isolated on the corner of American Demolition and had to really struggle for the hot tag to his son, who came in with a series of stiff shots to both Smith and Harker. The rest of the match was Yoshinaka Taku going mostly 2 on 1 against his opponents in hopes of buying his father some recovery time but American Demolition Mk. II put that plan to rest when Smith spiked the BCG National champion with a Tombstone Piledriver for the pin, winning himself a shot at the title in the process.</p><p> <strong>In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, American Demolition Mk.II defeated Toshinobu Taku and Yoshinaka Taku in 13:43 when Bulldozer Brandon Smith defeated Yoshinaka Taku by pinfall with a Tombstone Piledriver.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Rating:</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="rYebwAf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rYebwAf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="SK5hp7P.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SK5hp7P.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SK5hp7P.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SK5hp7P.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><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" /><img alt="25UZG0h.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/25UZG0h.png" 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" /></p><p><strong> BCG World Tag Team titles match</strong></p><p><strong> Partnership of Pain © vs Threepwood & Goto</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Another match made possible via BCG no longer preventing stablemates from facing each other, the night's first title match saw former Coast to Coast allies go head to head for tag team gold. This was as short as it was hard-hitting, with Threepwood caught in a bullfight between three massive competitors. Having to carry his partner through the match, Goto did an admirable job but ultimately fell to the champions, marking their fifth defense of the title.</p><p> <strong>In a decent match, Partnership Of Pain defeated Threepwood & Goto in 11:25 when Rokuemon Matsushita defeated Naozane Goto by pinfall with an One-Handed Choke Slam. Partnership Of Pain make defence number 5 of their BCG World Tag Team titles.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Rating:</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="rYebwAf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rYebwAf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><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="32BXfva.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/32BXfva.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="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="TIiOlFj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TIiOlFj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Challengers Series title match</strong></p><p><strong> Kiyotaka vs Bunrakuken Torii vs Pavel Vanzycha</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> A last minute change to the announced match card as Ray Snow was booked to wrestle for PGHW on the same night, leading to his match being cancelled and his scheduled opponent added to the previous one. As the latest holder of the Challengers Series title before relinquishing it for a shot at the BCG National title, Torii made sense and had a chance to recapture the title, but to do so he had to get past both Kiyotaka and Vanzycha. The Polish grappler's resilience especially proved to be a major problem for Torii, who eventually found himself torn over whether he should switch his focus to Kiyotaka or continue pounding on top of all the hits he had landed so far. Kiyotaka's role in this matchup was saved for the later part, when both Torii and Vanzycha had burned up most of the gas in their tanks and thus were forced to slow down to a pace that fit his own mat grappling style better. Opting to go for the easier of two targets, at least in his mind, Kiyotaka worked his way towards locking in the Kimura that got him a tap out from Vanzycha, earning him both the win and the Challengers Series title, his first ever championship gold in his entire career.</p><p> <strong>In a bout that had good wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Kiyotaka defeated Bunrakuken Torii and Pavel Vanzycha in 16:07 when Kiyotaka defeated Pavel Vanzycha by submission with a Kimura. Kiyotaka wins the BCG Challengers Series title.</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Rating:</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="rYebwAf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rYebwAf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="sz24Eba.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sz24Eba.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></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="jDRVOCy.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jDRVOCy.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> BCG World title match</strong></p><p><strong> Funakoshi © vs Blast Ikoma</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> After winning the third ever Survivor match, Blast Ikoma found himself facing Funakoshi for the BCG World title, exactly one year after their clash for the same prize in the main event of the same show. With Funakoshi having won both previous one on one matches (the other being the final of the 2016 Yoshifusa Maeda Grand Prix) he was the favorite in this match, however Ikoma's odds were vastly improved by the recent injury the champion was still recovering from. Funakoshi's upper back issues were just what Ikoma needed as he hit his usual explosive suplexes to maximize inflicted damage, including a brutal release suplex that sent the champion back first onto the turnbuckle pad. Funakoshi's signature never-say-die samurai attitude was there and kept him going for most of the match, although the damage sustained came back to haunt him more than once, especially during moves that required him to lift his opponent. Sadly for him, his Butterfly Backbreaker is one of them and on several occasions Funakoshi was unsuccessful in his attempts to execute it as his back gave way. Meanwhile, Ikoma even reversed one into his own Northern Lights Bomb finisher, from which Funakoshi somehow kicked out just inches before the referee's hand hit the mat for the third time. It was a gruelling match that went on for nearly half an hour, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until Funakoshi finally hit the Butterfly Backbreaker amongst his own screams of pain to cover Ikoma for a hard-earned victory.</p><p> <strong>In a bout that had great wrestling and a decent reaction from the crowd, Funakoshi defeated Blast Ikoma in 28:15 by pinfall with a Butterfly Backbreaker. Funakoshi makes defence number 8 of his BCG World title. </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Rating:</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="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>Headstrong 2018 card</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Piledriver Wrestling Presents</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Headstrong 2018</span></strong></p><p><strong> Saturday, Week 4 August, 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Delaware Auditorium, DE</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Last Man Standing grudge match</strong></p><p> Cameron "J-Man" Jones vs "Class Act" Syd Collier</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Piledriver United States title match</strong></p><p> "Glorious" Logan Diaz © vs "The Sandman" Jules Knight</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Piledriver Tag Team titles match</strong></p><p> The Death Squad © vs The Frat Pack</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Women's Tag Team match</strong></p><p> "Ice Cold" Claire Winters & "Devious" Dee Daniels vs Eri Sato & Nicole Pyle</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Tag Team Grudge match opener</strong></p><p> Masked Patriot & "The Dallas Cowboy" Bradley Blaze vs "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera & Buck Winchester</p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>War for Territory #8</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><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 #8</span></strong></p><p><strong> Saturday, Week 2 August, 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Delaware Auditorium, DE</strong></p><p> </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="tfOP87H.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/tfOP87H.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> Show begins with Piledrvier School head trainer Lee Wright and the new Mid Atlantic American champion Logan Diaz coming out together, an obvious nod to Wright's legenary team with Logan's uncle Raymond Diaz in Japan. Wright reveals the new belt for the rebranded "Piledriver United States title" and Diaz proceeds to cut a promo about wanting to be a fighting champion and wanting to out-do his predecessor; Diaz will take on all comers in his own version of an open challenge, to which Ferrera is more than welcome to respond and hopefully provide a conclusive finish instead of the one they two of them had at the Sam Keith Classic VIII.</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="2rzwtJa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2rzwtJa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="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="rFgGBti.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rFgGBti.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> #1 contender Triple Threat match for the Piledriver Women's title</strong></p><p><strong> Miss Atlantic Wrestling vs Eri Sato vs Dee Daniels</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Plenty of new faces in the opening triple threat match of the Women's division and a lot of it is about showcasing what each of them is about while also providing the announcing team with enough time to fill everyone in. Miss Atlantic Wrestling is the only one out of the three to not be debuting here, but it has now become known that she is the personal protege of the legendary Sam Keith. 27 year old Japanese fighter Eri Sato boasts an impressive background in several martial arts and throughout the course of the match, that becomes evident via her wide array of supremely stiff kicks. Last but not least, "Devious" Dee Daniels is a 2017 graduate of the Supreme Wrestling University whose only match in major promotion so far was a DQ loss to Sarah Taylor at AAA's Deadlier than Male show in December of 2017. Being the only heel in this match, Daniels plays the dastardly part well on top of her solid brawling antics and that also plays into the finish of the match when she barely dodges a Buzzaw Kick from Sato that instead connects with the head of Miss Atlantic Wrestling. Daniels quickly rolls out of the ring and lets Sato take the pin, content to get away in one piece and live to fight another day.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Eri Sato, by pinfall</strong></p><p> <img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="aMXABmX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/aMXABmX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="n1i1cZU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n1i1cZU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Sato's music is cut off by that of reigning Piledriver Women's champion, "Ice Cold" Claire Winters. The champ comes out looking confident with belt around her waist and "Playboy" Jake Sawyer in tow, who proceeds to cut a promo about what Sato is going to suffer at the hands of his client when they meet in that ring.</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="BX7IQui.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BX7IQui.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> "Class Act" Syd Collier and "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera hit the ring next, taking turns on the microphone. Collier hypes up the fact that he will be facing his two biggest enemies on the roster tonight: Masked Patriot, the man who beat him in the main event of the Sam Keith Classic VIII and his former Dynamite Express partner, Cameron Jones. Ferrera then picks up from there to respond to the opening segment and the words of Logan Diaz. While he would love to beat Diaz clean and take that title from him, he has bigger prizes to chase. As he reminds everyone, Ferrera is a former Piledriver champion and tonight, he intends to pin Masked Patriot and take the first step towards reclaiming the top prize of the company.</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="FHUEpiU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FHUEpiU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="c3ifflk.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/c3ifflk.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="BX7IQui.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BX7IQui.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> Masked Patriot & Cameron "J-Man" Jones vs "Class Act" Syd Collier & "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Ferrera is up first, trading blows with Jones but repeatedly stating it's Masked Patriot he wants to tangle up with. Eventually, Ferrera gets his request when the Piledriver champion gets the tag and the two of them slug it out back and forth. Calling for a timeout after a while, Ferrera tags in Collier who is all to happy about picking up where he and Patriot left off at the Sam Keith Classic VII. Being a technically-minded wrestler, Collier slows down the pace with some low intensity mat grappling, but once Patriot is able to power out and tag Jones in, the former partners' bad blood fires things up again. As good as the heel team is individually, their egos gradually seem to get the best of them and they have serious trouble working as a team, while Jones and Patriot are able to frequently tag in and out to control the match and provide a breather whilst keeping the fresher man in. Seeing how this isn't working, Ferrera decides to improvise and when he catches Collier and Jones arguing at ringside, he blid tags himself in to roll up Jones from behind for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: "Class Act" Syd Collier and "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera, by pinfall with a fast roll up</strong></p><p> <img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="pmHS2Ce.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pmHS2Ce.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></div><p></p><p></p><p> Just like the last minutes of the Sam Keith Classic, the lights flicker and both Scythe and Reaper show up near the corner where Masked Patriot had been standing. Each man grabs a leg to pull Patriot down and the duo proceeds to viciously beat him up, before whipping him to the ring post and stairs to leave him lying almost unconscious on the ringside floor.</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="SNEQX53.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SNEQX53.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SNEQX53.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SNEQX53.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Three Way Elimination match for the Piledriver Tag Team titles</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="sNvUXqw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sNvUXqw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="f9JXISW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f9JXISW.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> The Frat Pack</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="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> The Death Squad (with Sheik Ali Al-Avatar)</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="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 Heartbreak Express (with Lisa Bowen)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Both the Frat Pack and the Heartbreak Express are two of MAW's most established tag teams so it's no surprise they start the match, much to the liking of Sheik Ali Al-Avatar who prefers to keep his team fresh and out of the fray for now. The two babyface teams proceed to put up a solid athletic match of friendly competition, one that Wolfe abruptly interrupts when he blind-tags himself in by tapping Pilgrim's back. Wolfe takes out his aggression on the good looking clients of Lisa Bowen, who play it smart and decide to work together in an effort to double-team a guy they've known since their MAW days. Reading the match well, Sheik urges Annihilus to get in there and once the tag is made, it is indeed a matter of a few moves before the massive super heavyweight takes out Neehdam with a Choke Grip, then bodyslams Needham for the pin and elimination. This brings the reluctant Frat Pack back into the match with the two men arguing over who should go in to face Annihilus, only for the monster to charge them both and send them flying to the ringside floor. Under Sheik's guidance, Wolfe grabs Pilgrim and rolls him back into the ring, allowing Annihilus to execute another Choke Grip and end the match.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Death Squad, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> The Death Squad win the Piledriver 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="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="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="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> COTT World Tag Team titles match</strong></p><p><strong> Thunder & Lightning © vs The Ring Generals</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> It all comes down to the big main event. The April 2017 rematch, when Thunder & Lightning beat the Ring Generals to become the new and still reigning COTT World Tag Team champions. The two teams' rivalry rekindled during the final stages of the Sam Keith Classic VIII final, the Ring Generals moved on to win the tournament and find themselves in this match, a face to face clash for the big prize. Given the quality and experience of both teams, it is no surprise the match delivers a true spectacle that reminds all watching what tag team wrestling is all about. Limiting their 4C high flying antics, Lightning and Lomas adapt wonderfully to the oldschool vibe of the crowd to put up a hard hitting, bone crunching match against former title holders Statler & Waldorf. The entire bout feels so epic, it would take an hour to play out and still no one would feel bored or tired by the end; sadly, the show has time constraints and by the thirty minute time limit, the bell is rung to declare a draw, thus keeping the titles on Thunder & Lightning.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Time limit draw</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><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></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></div><p></p><p></p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="mFQKCE8.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mFQKCE8.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> - "Red Hot" Laura Flame, "Dangerous" Deborah Young and "The Mistress of the Backbreaker" Talia Quinzel have all signed contracts to appear for AAA in the North West. As part of Piledriver Wrestling's mission statement of providing a platform for its dojo graduates and other young talent so they can move on to bigger and better things, all three women have been released of their contractual obligations towards Piledriver Wrestling but will continue to appear sporadically thanks to both promotions being members of the Confederation of the Territories.</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 #8</span></strong></p><p><strong> Saturday, Week 2 August, 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Delaware Auditorium, DE</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> COTT World Tag Team titles match</strong></p><p> Thunder & Lightning © vs The Ring Generals</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Three Way Elimination match for the Piledriver Tag Team titles</strong></p><p> The Frat Pack vs The Death Squad vs The Heartbreak Express</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Special Tag Team match</strong></p><p> Masked Patriot & Cameron "J-Man" Jones vs "Class Act" Syd Collier & "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera</p><p> </p><p> <strong>#1 contender Triple Threat match for the Piledriver Womens' title</strong></p><p> Miss Atlantic Wrestling vs Eri Sato vs Dee Daniels</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><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;">The Sam Keith Classic VIII</span></strong></p><p><strong> Friday, Week 4 July, 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Delaware Auditorium, DE</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="4E1fiQ6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4E1fiQ6.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" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Show opens with Sam Keith himself coming out to salute the crowd and run down the tournament matches before Peter Michaels cuts him off for a back-and-forth on the mic as they talk about the night's main event: Patriot versus Collier, Piledriver versus MAW, modern mainstream versus oldschool classic. Fans are screaming their lungs off already and with a handshake of friendly competition, Keith takes a front row seat at ringside while Michaels joins the announcing duo to provide bonus commentary for tonight's show.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><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="2N3JssS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2N3JssS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="0OTqIIo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0OTqIIo.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="n1i1cZU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n1i1cZU.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> Piledriver Women's title match</strong></p><p><strong> "Red Hot" Laura Flame © vs "Ice Cold" Claire Winters (with "Playboy" Jake Sawyer)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> As the announcing trio informs the audience, "Dangerous" Deborah Young was offered a title shot following her pinfall over Flame at War for Territory #7, but that opportunity was instead passed on to Winters due to seniority and Young's recent non-title match with Flame. Despite a somewhat bumpy justification story-wise, the match itself is a frantic fight worked at full speed as both ladies give their all between the ropes in a match that keeps the fans going after the hot intro segment. Both Flame and Winters are accomplished martial artists so the match is pretty hard hitting, almost like a stand-up MMA throwdown; Flame's kick keep her challenger at a distance for most of the match, but Winters takes every opening she can find to close in and land several punches, even if most of her shots end up wide off target. The ones that do connect with the champion's head seem to rock her pretty hard though and once Flame is groggy, Winters hits a Heel Kick out of nowhere to knock her down for the count as Alvin Lavin counts the one-two-three for the bell!</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: "Ice Cold" Claire Winters, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> "Ice Cold" Claire Winters wins the Piledriver Womens title</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> Sawyer enters the ring to celebrate Winters winning the title and once Flame is back up on her feet, she offers a handshake of respect and recognition to the new challenger. Things are tense for a moment, but Winters finally shakes hands. Flame then gets on the mic to announce that this was her final match for Piledriver Wrestling; she has signed a deal with AAA but will be back thanks to the COTT talent trade system. Fans give Flame a standing ovation and with a final bow, the two-time Piledriver Women's champion retreats backstage with tears in her eyes.</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="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" /><img alt="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rgp8raj.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rgp8raj.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="TBp4pRa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/TBp4pRa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> The Sam Keith Classic tournament qualifier</strong></p><p><strong> The Ring Generals (Dean Waldorf & Marv Statler, representing NYCW) vs The Wild Cats (El Jaguar & Tigre Salvaje Jr, representing CZCW)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Despite being the heels in this match, the Ring Generals get plenty of cheers from the crowd who prefer their oldschool technical style over the flips and dives of the Wild Cats. The CZCW team starts the match off with some flashy impressive moves to showcase their athletic style, but the Generals look comfortable as they slow down the pace until they hit Tigre Salvaje Jr with the Wheelbarrow Bomb to advance to the tournament finals.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Ring Generals, 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="31ujOHM.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/31ujOHM.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="JFngbOK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/JFngbOK.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> The Sam Keith Classic tournament qualifier</strong></p><p><strong> The Eternal Kings (Marcos Flores & Nicolas Lopez, representing OLLIE) vs The Death Squad(George Wolfe & Annihilus, representing Piledriver Wrestling)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Despite both men pushing 43 years of age, the Eternal Kings are no pushover. Boasting an impressive career and plenty of experience, Flores & Lopez are not as athletic as the Wild Cats before them, but instead they have a rock solid all-around game that allows them to take the fight to the monstrous Death Squad for a good five minutes before a double clothesline lariat from Annihilus puts the brakes hard to set up Wolfe delivering a Running Powerslam on Flores for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Death Squad, 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="sNvUXqw.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/sNvUXqw.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="f9JXISW.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/f9JXISW.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="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" /></p><p><strong> The Sam Keith Classic tournament qualifier</strong></p><p><strong> The Frat Pack (Hal Harvard & Jonah Pilgrim, representing Piledriver Wrestling) vs Thunder & Lightning (Jason Thunder & Lightning Lomas, representing 4C)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The Frat Pack may be the babyfaces in this match, but faced with such strong opponents, they aren't shy about comically resorting to a weaselly trick or two from their past glory days. Those tricks are the only thing that keeps them in the match for more than a couple of minutes, before the reigning 4C and COTT Tag Team champions take them out when Lomas hits Harvard with a Thunder Struck.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Thunder & Lightning, 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><p> </p><p> <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> With the first qualifying stage of the Sam Keith Classic now complete, Xavi Ferrera comes out to cut a promo on his challenger tonight, Logan Diaz. Not a second after he's done, Diaz makes his entrance and grabs the mic out of Ferrera's hands to respond, prompting the champion to bring it.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="8Hz8BrX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8Hz8BrX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></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="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.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><p><strong> Mid Atlantic American title match</strong></p><p><strong> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera © vs "Glorious" Logan Diaz</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Two standout athletes who were cut from PSW only to join Piledriver Wrestling as members of its starting roster, Ferrera and Diaz are no strangers to each other or the audience. For all their similarities, they also have a few big differences, namely the fact that Ferrera has held both the Piledriver and Mid Atlantic American titles while Diaz has yet to win any form of championship gold. This hunger has Diaz chasing a pin from the opening bell already, a fast pace that surprises but also suits the athletic Ferrera. The two men trade rapid fire blows and holds for about ten minutes, before Ferrera takes a chance at a roll up as he reverses his opponent's Belly to Belly Suplex; however, Diaz rolls through it to turn his predicament around and within seconds, the roll up backfires as Ferrera gets pinned, losing both match and title to the challenger.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: "Glorious" Logan Diaz, by pinfall with a fast roll up</strong></p><p><strong> "Glorious" Logan Diaz wins the Mid Atlantic American 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="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> </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="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" /></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="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> Three Way Elimination match</strong></p><p><strong> The Sam Keith Classic tournament final</strong></p><p><strong> The Ring Generals vs Thunder&Lightning vs The Death Squad (with Sheik Ali Al-Avatar)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Smartly 'delaying' their involvement, the Ring Generals leave Thunder & Lightning to take the brunt of Annihilus' onslaught, before rushing in to confuse the big beast with intricate submission holds. Faced with a style he can't tackle and under orders from the Sheik, Annihilus tags in Wolfe who walks straight into a Wheelbarrow Bomb and the elimination just as Lomas and Thunder slide back into the ring. Shockingly enough, this will be the first time ever that the Sam Keith Classic tournament will be won by a team not regularly appearing for the host promotion. That's not all though; last time the Ring Generals clashed with Thunder & Lightning, it was April 2017 in 4C's Wrestling Showcase, with Lomas pinning Waldorf to end the Generals' 20 month reign as COTT World Tag Team champions. The titles may not be on the line for this match, but this doesn't make it any less personal for the two teams left, who hit each other with everything they've got as fans go wild. The pace picks up and after Lomas barely misses with a big elbow drop off the top turnbuckle, the Generals pounce to hit him with their dreaded Wheelbarrow Bomb tag finisher before Waldorf scores the pin for both the win and payback.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Ring Generals, by pinfall</strong></p><p> <img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><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:12px;">Sam Keith Classic VIII winners</span></strong></p><p><strong> </strong><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> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:18px;">The Ring Generals</span></strong></p><p><strong> "Deadly" Dean Waldorf & "Marvelous" Marv Statler</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="ccyN6lK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ccyN6lK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="CVDd1gx.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CVDd1gx.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><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="BX7IQui.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BX7IQui.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Clash of Champions Title Unification match</strong></p><p><strong> Masked Patriot (Piledriver champion) vs "Class Act" Syd Collier (Mid Atlantic champion)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> A match several months in the making and more or less called for since the MAW-Piledriver merger, this title unification clash is practical as it is symbolic of the promotion's internal struggle following the merger. The two competitors are pretty evenly matched in size, weight and power, making for an evenly matched bout as well. Patriot's all about big strikes and the occasional basic slam, whereas Collier methodically targets his opponent's lower back, looking to soften it up for his Texas Cloverleaf finisher. The match is off to a slow start with neither man rushing into attack as they circle the ring but with every move, they seem to be feeding off each other as they're carried away into hitting bigger and stiffer moves. Harkening back to the old days of the territories, Patriot complements his strikes with some real oldschool bearhugs and nerveholds, to which Collier responds with various modified release suplexes that send Patriot crashing to the mat back first. On one of those, Collier tries to follow up with his finisher but Patriot barely escapes before the move is properly locked in, crawling outside the ring for a breather. Instead of pursuing, Collier gets cocky and dares Patriot to come back in, apparently causing a rift in the crowd between the MAW loyalists in support of Collier and a mix of new fans, patriotic fans and a few super smarky ones who see Patriot as a revamped American Patriot, the character Bulldozer Brandon Smith used to portray during his time with MAW. Whatever the case, it's duelling chants as the competitors cautiously approach for a test of strength, one that Patriot wins to explode into a Patriot Slam and score the pin to end the match.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Masked Patriot, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> Masked Patriot makes defence number 2 of his Piledriver Championship title</strong></p><p><strong> Masked Patriot wins the Mid Atlantic Championship title</strong></p><p> <img alt="IqChfad.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IqChfad.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="FHUEpiU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FHUEpiU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pmHS2Ce.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pmHS2Ce.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></div><p></p><p></p><p> Red white and blue confetti covers the ring as Masked Patriot is handed both the Piledriver and Mid Atlantic title. The undisputed champ stands tall with a belt in each hand but the celebratory atmosphere is cut short when the lights flicker before going dark. Seconds later, the power is restored and in the ring flanking him are Scythe and Reaper! Despite just having been through a gruelling match, Patriot isn't shy about raising his fists prepping for a fight. Scythe and Reaper look unphased, almost expressionless, as the lights go out once again and when the lighting returns, Patriot is standing alone in the ring.</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><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show rating:</span></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></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>I'll admit seeing the new angles setup will be easier to digest for me, but I do like the addition of stunt/crazy bumps as it helps you both use those to boost an angle's rating while also risking injury in return. Plus harcore companies and daredevil workers have an extra weapon to work with.</p><p> </p><p> Likewise, the "Rated on: Fighting" addition is a great one. So far I've handled brawls using Overness or Menace and beatdowns using Menace&Selling. Which sucks for the attackers, since being rated on Menace means a minor effect only (unless everyone involved was rated on Menace)</p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="font-size:24px;">"SPLENDID!!!"</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <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> </p><p> I took a look at myself in the mirror, twisting my waist left and right to catch a view of my sides as well. I was still pretty loose, but my weight had dropped to almost that of two years ago before I started Piledriver Wrestling. At age 46 now, I couldn't exactly hope to get ripped overnight, but at least I'd dropped my unhealthy habits to improve my life expectancy. The promotion was doing well and I'd need to be around for a little more. Come to think of it, my body's changes more or less reflected where Piledriver Wrestling was at. The stress of near-closure and the de-stressing of doing better were probably contributing to the changes I saw these last two years on my flesh.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>*ping*</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> The sound of a mail notification snapped me out of it as I picked up my phone to check my inbox.</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><strong>From:</strong> <a href="mailto:" rel="">samkeith@piledriverwrestling.com</a><p> <strong>To:</strong> <a href="mailto:" rel="">petermichaels@piledriverwrestling.com</a>; <a href="mailto:" rel="">leewright@piledriverwrestling.com</a>; <a href="mailto:" rel="">sheikalialavatar@piledriverwrestling.com</a></p><p> <strong>Subject:</strong> Sam Keith Classic VIII card</p><p> </p><p> Hey everyone,</p><p> </p><p> I've made the last calls and booked all the teams for the tournament. With the recent news and all title matches already booked, I had to tweak the format a little bit to fit everything in, but I think we'll get away with it. Let me know what you think.</p><p> </p><p> Sam</p><p> </p><p> P.S. Thanks for giving Rosemary a chance. She was a standout at the Boot Camp and although at first I thought this whole "Ms MAW" schtick was silly, she's taken to it like a fish to water and fans loved it too!</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Piledriver Wrestling Presents</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">The Sam Keith Classic VIII</span></strong></p><p><strong> Friday, Week 4 July, 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Delaware Auditorium, DE</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Clash of Champions Title Unification match</strong></p><p> Masked Patriot (Piledriver champion) vs "Class Act" Syd Collier (Mid Atlantic champion)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Three Way Elimination match</strong></p><p><strong> The Sam Keith Classic tournament final</strong></p><p> Ring Generals/Wild Cats vs Eternal Kings/Death Squad vs Frat Pack/Thunder&Lightning</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mid Atlantic American title match</strong></p><p> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera © vs "Glorious" Logan Diaz</p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Sam Keith Classic tournament qualifier</strong></p><p> The Frat Pack <span style="font-size:8px;">(representing Piledriver Wrestling)</span> vs Thunder & Lightning <span style="font-size:8px;">(representing 4C)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> </span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Sam Keith Classic tournament qualifier</strong></p><p> The Eternal Kings <span style="font-size:8px;">(representing OLLIE)</span> vs The Death Squad<span style="font-size:8px;">(representing Piledriver Wrestling)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> </span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Sam Keith Classic tournament qualifier</strong></p><p> The Ring Generals <span style="font-size:8px;">(representing NYCW)</span> vs The Wild Cats<span style="font-size:8px;">(representing CZCW)</span></p><p><span style="font-size:8px;"> </span></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Piledriver Women's Championship title match</strong></p><p> "Red Hot" Laura Flame © vs "Ice Cold" Claire Winters</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><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 #7</span></strong></p><p><strong> Saturday, Week 2 July, 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Delaware Auditorium, DE</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="rRxzJJJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rRxzJJJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ejbjbKm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ejbjbKm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Show opens with a reminder of two big title matches set for the upcoming Sam Keith Classic VIII, Ferrera versus Diaz for the American title and Masked Patriot versus Syd Collier in a title unification match. This leads to a hype package about the Sam Keith Classic tag team tournament and the entrance of one half of the current tag champions, Bradley Blaze. Blaze cuts a short promo in his thick Texas accent to voice his concerns about the champions being in the Classic and how the apparent tension between them might affect them. This brings out Buck Winchester, who jumps Blaze and beats him down, before picking up the mic to cut a promo of his own. Winchester brings up his Fatal Force match and how Blaze never showed up to save him and Patriot from the beatdown they suffered at the hands of the Death Squad and the debuting Reaper, which is why he returned the favor at War for Territory #6 and abandoned Blaze at Seek and Destroy. According to Winchester, folks like Blaze and Patriot came in to steal his thunder, MAW imports and RIPW imports keeping a Piledriver Wrestling original down.</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="0OTqIIo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0OTqIIo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="MLoko29.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MLoko29.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="2rzwtJa.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2rzwtJa.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> "Red Hot" Laura Flame, Marie Punnen and Miss Mid Atlantic Wrestling</strong></p><p><strong> </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></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="ffi3NAo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ffi3NAo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="n1i1cZU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n1i1cZU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ftXcagA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ftXcagA.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> Talia Quinzel, "Ice Cold" Claire Winters & "Dangerous" Deborah Young (with "Playboy" Jake Sawyer)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The mystery new wrestler debuting is announced as "Miss Atlantic Wrestling" and comes out wearing the red white and blue star spangled mask to a good reaction from the crowd. If the name alone wasn't a dead giveaway, her oldschool technical style that's become synonumous with MAW is another hint at her being more or less a "tribute" character riding the wave of MAW nostalgia. Both teams use quick and often tags, allowing each member to get in the ring, pull off a few moves and retreat before taking too much damage or getting too winded. This gives everyone a bit of time in the spotlight, before Sawyer barely pulls Young back to avoid a Flame Fire Kick, which in turn allows her to hit the Sit-Out Powerbomb on Flame for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: alia Quinzel, "Ice Cold" Claire Winters & "Dangerous" Deborah Young, by pinfall after Playboy Jake Sawyer interfered</strong></p><p> <img alt="M4SOg7D.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/M4SOg7D.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <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> "Glorious" Logan Diaz is out next and once his entrance is complete, he grabs a mic to cut a promo, promising to win his match tonight and move on to defeat Xavi Ferrera for the Mid Atlantic American title at the Sam Keith Classic VIII.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="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="R9KIBTS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/R9KIBTS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> "Glorious" Logan Diaz vs The Architect (of your Destruction)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Faced with a big brawler, the Architect goes for the sure-fire plan of trying to take his opponent down on the mat for a stretch. Given the size and atheticism of Diaz that's easier said than done but the MAW standout seems willing to take a few blows if that means he can get a chance to shoot for the legs of Diaz. After controlling the start of the match, Diaz finds himself taken down and on the defensive as the Architect applies his various submission holds trying to wear him down. The fight back to a vertical base is slow and strenuous but Diaz makes it back to his feet, though still on the receiving end of his opponent's submissions, until he's able to reverse an attempt at a chickenwing into an explosive Belly to Belly Suple that earns him the pinfall victory.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: "Glorious" Logan Diaz, 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="8Hz8BrX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8Hz8BrX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></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="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="IgA1djG.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/IgA1djG.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Mid Atlantic American title match</strong></p><p><strong> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera © Austin "Easy Money" Smooth</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Much like the previous match, this one is off to a similar start with Smooth trying to slow down the pace and keep Ferrera grounded so he can apply his submission holds. Ferrera however is both powerful and athletic enough to bring a more well-rounded style to the fight, while Smooth's muscular gains allow him to stand his own in a fistfight. What the challenger seems to be lacking though is tenacity and the will to really hurt his opponent bad, unlike Ferrera who has no qualms about being aggressive and ends up retaining his title.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera makes defence number 5 of his Mid Atlantic American title</strong></p><p> <img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="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> After being handed back the Mid Atlantic American title, Ferrera proceeds to deliver a victory speech promo and respond to what Diaz said earlier, further hyping up their upcoming title match.</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="3XM4dah.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3XM4dah.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" /></p><p><strong> "The Crusher" George Wolfe vs Jebediah</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> No surprises here, just two big tough men slugging it out in the middle of the ring like two wild bulls locking horns. Wolfe's occasional attempts at his father's signature technical moves are counterbalanced with some big splashes, sentons and avalanches from Jebediah who can move and fly surprisingly good for a man his size. Things go back and forth with neither man willing to yield as fans get caught up in the excitement, so much that the timekeeper's bell comes completely out of the blue; the match has hit its twenty minute time limit and is now over, despite the fans' chants for "five more minutes". Staring daggers at each other, Wolfe and Jebediah back off, well aware that this is not over between them as the show draws to a close.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Time limit draw</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><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></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></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>Winner Gets GWC World Heavyweight Championship Shot at Gold Rush</p><p> <strong>“Mr. Colorado” Ross Henry</strong> versus Des Davids</p><p> </p><p> <strong>The Keith Brothers</strong> versus Brandon James & Cameron Vessey w/ Lisa Bowen</p><p> </p><p> KC Glenn versus <strong>“The Cornerstone” Riley McManus w/ Jeffery Aroma</strong></p><p> </p><p> Winner Gets Number One Seed in Gold Rush Tournament</p><p> <strong>“Bulldozer” Brandon Smith</strong> versus Mighty Cavanagh</p><p> </p><p> North American Tag Team Championship</p><p> Alexander Vasquez & David Stone versus <strong>The Devil’s Rejects w/ February Malaise ©</strong></p><p> </p><p> United States Championship</p><p> <strong>“The Nightmare” Scythe w/ Father Grim</strong> versus “The Return of the Monster” James Diaz ©</p><p> </p><p> North American Women’s Championship</p><p> Amber Allen versus <strong>Missy Masterson ©</strong></p><p> </p><p> GWC World Six Man Championship</p><p> The Dojo Bros [Clyde Puder, Othello Morris, and ???) versus <strong>Gangsta Nation [Cali Slick, Sayeed Ali, and Hustle Muvva]</strong></p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="ReapeR" data-cite="ReapeR" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Yes. Whenever you can reference Ice Cube in a wedding ceremony, you better believe that was a good day.</div></blockquote><p> This is what happens when an otherwise oldschool promotion hires the likes of Cali Slick and Sayeed Ali <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Also, I am mildly disappointed Travis Century wasn't there for the wedding ritual.</p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Piledriver Wrestling Presents</strong></p><p><strong> War for Territory #7</strong></p><p><strong> Saturday, Week 2 July, 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Delaware Auditorium, DE</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Main Event</strong></p><p> "The Crusher" George Wolfe vs Jebediah</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Mid Atlantic American title match</strong></p><p> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera © Austin "Easy Money" Smooth</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Singles Showcase match</strong></p><p> "Glorious" Logan Diaz vs The Architect (of your Destruction)</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Six Women Tag opening match</strong></p><p> "Red Hot" Laura Flame, Marie Punnen and a new debutante vs Sawyer Sports Services (Quinzel, Winters & Young)</p></div><p></p><p></p>

<p>Seek and Destroy 2018</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><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;">Seek and Destroy 2018</span></strong></p><p><strong> Saturday, Week 4 June, 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Rainbow Bar & Grill, FL for the last time!</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="latest?cb=20180724222714" data-src="https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/tew/images/9/94/Ekuma.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20180724222714" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="pmHS2Ce.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pmHS2Ce.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></div><p></p><p></p><p> Piledriver Wrestling School's final show at the Rainbow Bar & Grill starts with "The Hawaiian Strongman" Ekuma coming out to cut a fairly standard babyface promo about how he's glad to be here in order to wrestle for the COTT World Heavyweight title as a representative of NYCW these days. His speech is interrupted by Scythe and Reaper, who say they're here to give him a taste of what he can expect, before storming the ring to assault him. Ekuma fights them both off looking strong as security gets in the way to break up the brawl, with everyone leaving to prepare for the main event showdown.</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="W2gfKYR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/W2gfKYR.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="jXFiQNm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jXFiQNm.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="ffi3NAo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ffi3NAo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="n1i1cZU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n1i1cZU.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> The Babes of Sin City vs Sawyer Sports Services (with "Playboy" Jake Sawyer)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> After rescuing her fellow BSC alumni and real-life friend Alexis Lee Littlefeather at War for Territory #6, the now-babyface Tamara McFly teamed up with her against her former allies, Quinzel and Winters. The match itself was a decent opener, with every competitor given time to shine as the cheerful faces took the fight to the all-too-serious heels, before Quinzel hit the Spinal Trauma on McFly for the pin, a symbolic receipt for McFly's "betrayal"</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Talia Quinzel & "Ice Cold" Claire Winters, by pinfall</strong></p><p> <img alt="ozLd3Bm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ozLd3Bm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="0OTqIIo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/0OTqIIo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ftXcagA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ftXcagA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Once the match was over, Quinzel and Winters got on the mic to send off McFly for good, saying there's room in Saywer Sports Services for a new member but only the best will be accepted. This brought out "Red Hot" Laura Flame who, regardless of her own confidence, also happens to be the current Piledriver Women's champion so she cut a promo to talk down S3's ways and decline. The heels only smiled, as during Flame's speech, Deborah Young had creeped up behind her and proceeded to deliver a beatdown on the champ, before joining Quinzel and Winters in the ring to celebrate her joining Sawyer's group.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="SNEQX53.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SNEQX53.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="SNEQX53.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SNEQX53.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="rRxzJJJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rRxzJJJ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><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="R9KIBTS.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/R9KIBTS.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="ys4hD4n.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ys4hD4n.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Piledriver Tag Team titles match</strong></p><p><strong> "The Dallas Cowboy" Bradley Blaze & "The Texan Patriot" Buck Winchester © vs The Architect (of your Destruction) & "The Sandman" Jules Knight</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The technically-oriented pair of Knight and the Architect had an interesting title match next against the brawling cowboy champions who seemed to be struggling as partners. Chemistry wasn't to blame though; instead, the recent string of losses and outside attacks during their matches with Masked Patriot had seemingly caused some kind of internal friction, to the point where it became the focal point of the match, leading to a big argument over who should score the pinfall. A fed up Winchester then made his way backstage, abandoning Blaze who, in response, caught up with him half-way back to the locker room. Their subsequent argument almost came to blows, but was broken up by the ring bell and music once they were counted out.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Architect (of your Destruction) & "The Sandman" Jules Knight, by countout</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="8Hz8BrX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8Hz8BrX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></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="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="8fSINjf.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8fSINjf.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Mid Atlantic American title match</strong></p><p><strong> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera © vs Cip Conduit</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Conduit is not exactly known for his versatility or technical prowess, so he tries to impose the style that fits him as he attempts to turn the bout into a wild brawl. Ferrera is able to go toe to toe with him though and even turn things around when he takes him to the mat for a breather. Taking Cip's best shots from close range, Ferrera works the legs and lower back to take away Conduit's vertical base, slowing him down long enough to hit the High Impact Frog Splash and score the pin to retain.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera makes defence number 4 of his Mid Atlantic American title</strong></p><p> <img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="MzjfHKV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MzjfHKV.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> Interrupting Ferrera's boastful victory speech (and thus instantly earning himself the cheer of the sold-out crowd) "Glorious" Logan Diaz comes out to issue a title challenge. The two go back and forth on the mic, eventually agreeing to meet in the ring next month at the Sam Keith Classic VIII.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="ccyN6lK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ccyN6lK.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="3XM4dah.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/3XM4dah.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Piledriver title match</strong></p><p><strong> Masked Patriot © vs "The Crusher" George Wolfe</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Sheik Ali Al-Avatar is suspiciously absent from Wolfe's corner for this title match but his absence also allows the two men to tone down the theatrics in order to deliver a solid oldschool match, hard-hitting and rugged as they trade blows back and forth. Showing all the signature traits of his father, Wolfe even hits a few of his best known moves, but Patriot endures thanks in no small part to the cheers of tha fans, until he slams down his challenger with a Patriot Slam to complete his first title defense.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Masked Patriot, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> Masked Patriot makes defence number 1 of his Piledriver Championship 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="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="latest?cb=20180724222714" data-src="https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/tew/images/9/94/Ekuma.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20180724222714" 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="pmHS2Ce.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pmHS2Ce.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><strong>w</strong><img alt="2FjO0qV.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/2FjO0qV.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> COTT World Heavyweight title match</strong></p><p><strong> "The Hawaiian Strongman" Ekuma vs "The Chokeslam Chief" Scythe © (with Reaper)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> With two huge men clashing in the ring, the main event is a proper hoss fight. Both Ekuma and Scythe attempt to demolish each other with stiff blows and powerful slams, their styles actually meshing pretty well as they hit and get hit in return. Despite being on his master's corner, Reaper does little to assist him, keeping the match clean as befits its importance. Sadly for the challenger, his stamina is nowhere near as good as the champion's and as the match drags on, he finds himself more and more out of breath before he's chokeslammed to the mat just past the twenty minute mark to end the bout.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Scythe, by pinfall</strong></p><p><strong> Scythe makes defence number 3 of his COTT World Heavyweight 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><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show rating:</span></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></div><p></p><p></p>

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<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Historian" data-cite="Historian" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45989" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>How are you liking that the SNSM comes out with out knowing what's going to be on the show in advance?</div></blockquote><p> Works fine for me. In terms of 'realism', with TV shows you rarely know the full card ahead of time, you just tune in to watch what happens, whereas the major shows are announced and promoted ahead of time so you can buy your ticket. In terms of format/narrative/presentation, I'm liking how you add in a bit of commentary at the start of each show and how you seem to have found a place to write out the promos.</p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><em>"...your winner, and still Confederation of the Territories World Heavyweight champion..."</em></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> I clicked the X on the top right of the screen with a nod of satisfaction to myself. Vessey had sent me the video as thanks and it had been a great match indeed. No wonder it headlined NYCW's latest show and not just because of the title's importance. Scythe's opponent had been Bulldozer Brandon Smith, a MAW alumnus who'd worn the mask of American Patriot before he moved on to bigger things, including regular tours of Japan with Black Canvas Grappling to hone his skills. I still had to produce a graduate with a story like that, at least not since I started Piledriver Wrestling. Hell, even Pilgrim and Reaper took a step back and found themselves working for us. Two and a half years at the helm, 35 shows in and still not cutting it. But hey, at least we were still in business. We'd overcome crippling debt. We'd merged with MAW and brought in Michaels to the rescue. And now, we were about to make the jump West. It made sense. MAW's Mid Atlantic fanbase was greater than what we'd ever gained in the South East. More eyes on the product, more butts in seats, more money in our coffers. It's been on my mind since the merger, but I was too slow to pull the trigger and ride the momentum of that event, so I had to wait until the Keith Classic. For which, I realized, I was dangerously low on tag teams to compete in.</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;">Seek and Destroy 2018</span></strong></p><p><strong> Saturday, Week 4 June, 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Rainbow Bar & Grill, FL for the last time!</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> COTT World Heavyweight title match</strong></p><p> "The Chokeslam Chief" Scythe © vs "The Hawaiian Strongman" Ekuma</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Co-Main Event</strong></p><p><strong> Piledriver title match</strong></p><p> Masked Patriot © vs "The Crusher" George Wolfe</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Mid Atlantic American title match</strong></p><p> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera © vs Cip Conduit</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Piledriver Tag Team titles match</strong></p><p> "The Dallas Cowboy" Bradley Blaze & "The Texan Patriot" Buck Winchester © vs The Architect (of your Destruction) & "The Sandman" Jules Knight</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Women's Tag Team opening match</strong></p><p> The Babes of Sin City (Littlefeather&McFly) vs Sawyer Sports Services (Quinzel&Winters)</p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="EBEZA" data-cite="EBEZA" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46150" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Great show as always, a bit gutting about the negative chemistry note for Scythe & Reaper. Without spoiling anything, does that throw a big wrench in your plans?</div></blockquote><p> Thanks. I too was disappointed, but I'll have to work around it and pretend that was the plan all along <img alt=":rolleyes:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/rolleyes.png.4b097f4fbbe99ce5bcd5efbc1b773ed6.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><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 #6</span></strong></p><p><strong> Saturday, Week 2 June, 2018</strong></p><p><strong> Live from the Delaware Auditorium, DE</strong></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="4E1fiQ6.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4E1fiQ6.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The show starts with Sam Keith coming out to a thunderous ovation from the Mid Atlantic fans. The ex MAW promoter delivers a speech to remind fans that the annual Sam Keith Classic tag team tournament will be happening next month, however since it's usual date is only one day before Piledriver Wrestling's July show, the Classic will be replacing Brain Trauma in July. For the exact same reason, this will also happen with several other shows: January's Rip Chord Invitational will replace Anything Goes, October's Where It All Begins Again will replace Wrestlers of Mass Concussion and December's Night of Champions will replace Violent Night. As if that wasn't enough, Keith announces this month's Seek and Destroy will be the last show to be held in Florida; come July, all of Piledriver Wrestling's shows will be taking place in the Mid Atlantic region!</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="W2gfKYR.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/W2gfKYR.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="ftXcagA.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ftXcagA.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Alexis Lee Littlefeather vs "Dangerous" Deborah Young</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The opening match is quite underwhelming, but after Keith's fiery opening and big announcements, it's just what the fans need to recover. Young devastates her poor opponent who never even lands a move, absolutely dominating the match before she hits the Sit-Out Powerbomb for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: "Dangerous" Deborah Young, by pinfall</strong></p><p> <img alt="7nXiDsK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7nXiDsK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> <img alt="ffi3NAo.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/ffi3NAo.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="n1i1cZU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/n1i1cZU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Victorious, Deborah Young retreats backstage but Talia Quinzel and Claire Winters take to the ring and circle the recovering Littlefeather. The two women proceed to yell at Littlefeather before the two on one beatdown begins. All of a sudden though...</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="jXFiQNm.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/jXFiQNm.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> ...Tamara McFly runs down to the ring and unloads on her Sawyer Sports Services teammates like a house on fire! Fans cheer and McFly clears the ring, before helping Littlefeather back up as the announcers highlight the two women's acquaintance-turned-friendship during their Babes of Sin City days. Her babyface turn complete, McFly celebrates in the ring with Littlefeather as Quinzel and Winters stagger backstage to regroup.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="7nXiDsK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7nXiDsK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <img alt="pmHS2Ce.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pmHS2Ce.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></div><p></p><p></p><p> Backstage, Scythe cuts a promo to talk about how he may have lost the Piledriver title to Masked Patriot, but he's moved on to bigger things by defeating Frankie Dee to claim the COTT World Heavyweight title. He then introduces his new 'disciple' who walks in, the massive 360-pounder who attacked Patriot and Winchester at Fatal Force. The newcomer proceeds to cut a promo of his own and introduce himself as Reaper, announcing he will be teaming up with Scythe to take on The Heartbreak Express in the next match.</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="pmHS2Ce.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/pmHS2Ce.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" /><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> Scythe & Reaper vs The Hearbreak Express (with Lisa Bowen)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Despite their massive size and similar tone, Scythe and Reaper turn out to be terrible partners, their timing all over the place as veteran teammates Needham & Liotta use that opening to make the match surprisingly even in terms of offense. Cheered on by Bowen and a share of the fans, the good looking babyfaces put on a solid performance but even so, Scythe's individual skills and Reaper's unknown-yet moveset allow them to turn things around and win the match after Reaper hits a terrifying chokebomb (double-handed chokeslam into a sitout powerbomb) which he calls the Death Bomb.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: Scythe & Reaper, 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="FHUEpiU.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/FHUEpiU.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="rRxzJJJ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rRxzJJJ.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> Masked Patriot & "The Dallas Cowboy" Bradley Blaze vs The Death Squad (with Sheik Ali Al-Avatar)</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> A slight change from the Fatal Force matchup, this time it's Blaze replacing Winchester as Patriot's teammate against the Sheik's Death Squad. While not as heavy on the patriotic theme, Blaze is a capable brawler who gives his opponents a run for their money, meaning he and Patriot keep the match on a pretty even ground as they deny the Death Squad of a dominant performance. The Sheik hasn't said his final word though...</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="QK3E9f9.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/QK3E9f9.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> ...because just when it seems as though Patriot and Blaze have turned things round, "Killer" Carl Bernard storms the ring to assist the Death Squad, making it a 3 on 2 brawl while the Sheik conveniently distracts the referee; Bernard hits the Kill Switch on Blaze just as Annihilus and Patriot trade blows at ringside, allowing Wolfe to make the pin with a foot on the ropes just to be sure.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winners: The Death Squad, by pinfall after illegally using the ropes for leverage</strong></p><p> <img alt="rCrbMWQ.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/rCrbMWQ.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> Having won the match, the three monster heels continue the brawl, eventually overcoming Patriot and Blaze to beat them down.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="7nXiDsK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/7nXiDsK.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> It's that part of the show again, Xavi Ferrera's open challenge! Xavi Ferrera had an interview hyping his upcoming singles match with Cameron Jones. The Athlete delivers yet another cocky promo no one wants to hear, earning himself some good heel heat as he talks down his opponent for tonight, Cameron Jones.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><img alt="87E3trK.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/87E3trK.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="8Hz8BrX.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/8Hz8BrX.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></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="GIRKb76.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/GIRKb76.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><img alt="c3ifflk.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/c3ifflk.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> Mid Atlantic American title match</strong></p><p><strong> “The Athlete” Xavi Ferrera © vs Cameron "J-Man" Jones</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Jones is a homegrown MAW star, from the Boot Camp to the promotion's final days, making him a natural babyface as he squares off with what many fans consider a title usurper and disrespectful champion, Xavi Ferrera. The heat is tangible and makes for a pretty exciting match on top of the quality in-ring performances of both men, with several near falls keeping the fans on their toes as momentum swings back and forth. Even though Collier is not present, the threat of him interfering is dangling over this match, further exciting fans but also splitting Jones' attention, a fact that ends up causing him the match as it allows for Ferrera to deliver a sneaky low blow and roll him up for the pin.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera, by pinfall after blatantly cheating</strong></p><p><strong> "The Athlete" Xavi Ferrera makes defence number 3 of his Mid Atlantic American title</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="AaBLAh1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AaBLAh1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p><strong> </strong><img alt="BX7IQui.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/BX7IQui.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" /></p><p><strong> Mid Atlantic Championship title match</strong></p><p><strong> "Class Act" Syd Collier © vs Riley McManus</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> After beating the Architect at Fatal Force 2018, McManus finds himself in the main event once more, this time wrestling against Collier for the Mid Atlantic Championship. For a main event of a Piledriver Wrestling show, this one feels a lot like a treat for the MAW fans as both competitors fight it out using a very olschool style of technical grappling, with the occasional brawling sequence thrown in for a change of pace. Collier especially plays up the story of this match and his own gimmick to perfection, trash talking McManus for his 'betrayal' and appealing to the die-hard MAW loyalists in the crowd. For all the action and straightforward wrestling though, the finish does include some sports entertainment shenanigans...</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="c3ifflk.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/c3ifflk.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> ...because once again, Collier's ex-teammate-turned-rival in Cameron Jones comes out. Before Collier can react though, McManus gets in the way, yelling at Jones that he's got this and doesn't need his help; he doesn't want Jones to cost him the match like he did with Jebediah a month back, but that's exactly what happens when Collier grabs McManus from behind to apply the Texas Cloverleaf. As suggested, Jones stays out of this and McManus falls victim to his own lack of focus, struggling for what feels like a lifetime before tapping out to throw the match.</p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Winner: Class Act" Syd Collier, by submission after a distraction from Cameron Jones</strong></p><p><strong> Syd Collier makes defence number 4 of his Mid Atlantic Championship 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><strong><span style="font-size:14px;">Show Rating:</span></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></div><p></p><p></p>

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Razor Sharp" data-cite="Razor Sharp" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="46105" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>If Eisaku Hoshino is modeled after a RW wrestler, I just hope his political career doesn't end with him using government funds for... adult encounters. Seeing as these kinds of events are possible in 2016, there is a very small but real possibility that this can occur <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div></blockquote><p> I've had Haruki "Hooded" Kudo get caught in a prostitute scandal. In a CVerse 97 game, when he was still an active worker and at the time ace of BHOTWG. <img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Also, President Camacho anyone? <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Seeing as how Adam has imported a few good ideas from WMMA5, I wouldn't mind seeing the whole "generate heat via social media/youtube/interviews" thing imported. Maybe under some strict conditions (after a certain era, minimum promotion size, match has to be announced/pre-booked, there has to be a storyline in which the workers are involved etc) to prevent gaming the system and giving the program too much to process.</p>

I'm still mid-2018 and started from Local. Pretty sure RMW started as Small (or at least with more than 0 popularity) and hit Cult in 2021, so give me some time to catch up...