Moderndaywarrior Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 To Summarize: Marc Rocco Dave Taylor Dave Finlay Frank Manley(?) Wayne Bridges Marty Jones Steve Wright(who pulled out an upset over Mal Sanders) all advance to the Quarterfinals of the B Bracket,John Quinn will face Marc Rocco.The pairings are: 1. Marty Jones vs. Steve Wright 2. Frank Manley vs. Wayne Bridges 3. Dave Taylor vs. Dave Finlay 4. Marc Rocco vs. John Quinn Ouch...Socko had 3 of 7 correct....darned upsets! We'll run the rest of B Bracket tomorrow(by my time lol),picks are welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 All Star Wrestling(UK) Tournament,B Bracket, Round 2: Marc Rocco vs. John Quinn Two of the "big boys" meet up in what everyone was sure would be a semi-final or finals matchup....Rocco charges,grabs a loose headlock into a takeover and for two and half minutes works over Quinn with a mixture of holds and cheap shots.Quinn slips out of a face lock,draws his hand back....and Rocco takes him down before he can punch.Rocco working some holds;only four and a half minutes in and Quinn is already weakening.Quinn escapes a flying knee stomp and lands a strike or two,then he's reversed by Rocco and worked on the mat.....Rocco is wrenching away at the ankle,every once in a while he will measure up then drop a knee or elbow across the head and chest of Quinn.Every time Quinn gets free Rocco either takes him back down or lands a hard shot that knocks Quinn back down,then tears away at his leg again...Quinn is in trouble big time.Quinn enjoys a brief comeback with an assortment of strikes until a Rocco slips a big punch and clotheslines him down.Rocco works the legs again,he climbs the ropes.....Second Rope Knee Drop!Quinn powers out of a leg hold and takes over,landing barrages of Axe Handles and punches....he chokes Rocco down....spread eagle stomp!A brawl breaks out and Quinn lands big shots,Rocco tries to counter with his speed but Quinn keeps catching him...Rocco is dazed and a running clothesline takes him down.....It's The Boston Crab!Quinn cinches it in.....but he's too close to the ropes,Rocco forces a break!Quinn decks Rocco with an extremely hard right and covers....1....2.....kick out!Quinn picks Rocco up,lifts him overheads and drops him across the knee....Press Slam Stomach Breaker!Cover....1.....2......3!Quinn advances to some applause as the two veterans top Bridges/Murphy for match of the tournament(so far). John Quinn def. Marc Rocco via submission in 19:30 Dave Taylor vs. Dave Finlay Taylor fires the first shot in the Battle of the Daves with a series of holds,Finlay reverses to a top wrist lock and it's all Finlay for three minutes with chain wrestling and closed fists.Four minutes in and Finlay with a go behind to a Rear Head Chancery,he's working the neck of Taylor.Finlay forces him to the mat.... Taylor kips up, and the brawl is on! Forearms and Punches with only a smattering of holds until Taylor gets the upper hand with a Flurry and begins working the legs with a Figure Four Cross Leglock.Head Scissors,Taylor is wrenching it....Ooo, low blow by Finlay to get free!Furthered half nelson and Finlay works the legs with a grapevine...he charges taylor as he stands.Taylor takes him over with a hop toss!Taylor working some holds.....AGAIN Finlay goes below the belt to get free,the ref is getting angry.Finlay working some holds,Taylor gets free and starts pounding him with forearms;Finlay ducks.......he gets Taylor in The Airplane Spin!Taylor staggers about before collapsing to the mat......1.....2.....3!Finlay goes on and the crowd hates every second of it. Dave Finlay def. Dave Taylor via pinfall in 10:20 Rating: F Frank Manley vs. Wayne Bridges: Almost Lucha like sequence starts as they exchange quick takedowns,Manley takes over and pounds away with strikes.....Bridges comes back with strikes....and he has Manley in a furthered half nelson;it's less than four minutes in and both guys are already feeling it.Manley blocks a hold and fire off a punch....Brdges catches the arm....Standing Arm Breaker!Manley back up and an Axe Handle rocks Bridges,but Bridges comes back with hard uppercuts and Manley goes down;Bridges takes him across the knees...Double Knee back Breaker! Ref checks.......Manley is out!Bridges goes up....Second Rope Punch To the Head!Bridges with a waistlock....Manley counters to a head lock,Bridges wriggles free,Hammerlock Singleleg!He picks Bridges back up,German Suplex!1.....2.....manley kicks out!Bridges presses his advantage but Manlet gives him an Axe Handle....series of axe handles.....big roundhouse punch....and a Big Bear Hug!Ref checks.....Bridges is fading.....checks......Bridges manages to escape!They counter each others moves until Manley catches Bridges....presses him overhead multiple times and Slams him down!Manley quick to grab the free leg.....The Boston Crab!Bridges is hurt,but he hangs in.....crawling toward the ropes.....he made it,ref breaks the hold!Bridges lands a double knee lift and Manley falls to the canvas face first....Bridges takes advantges to aplly a Bridging Double Armbar!1....2.....Manley is out!Bridges holds on turns it into a Boston CrabNow it's Manley crawling for a rope......Bridges pulls him back and turns over into a Step Over Leg Lock!Ref checks.....nowhere to go,Manley gives up!The fans begin applauding as Bridges once again hold the "Best Match of the Tournament" title....2 out of his 3 matches are MotN candidates,and I am impressed. Wayne Bridges def. Frank Manley via submission in 16:30 Rating: B+ Marty Jones vs. Steve Wright Jones takes offense and for the first five minutes it is Jones playing the monster face,going off with holds and forearm blows;every time Wright reverses a hold,Jones reverses it right back and soon Wright is hurt...Jones ties Wright up,targetting every body part with complicated holds as the crowd starts getting behind him.Wright uses the forearm to bully out of a hold,and takes over with standing holds of his own,then begins beating Jones up with forearms...he closes the fist,Marty grabs the arm and steps in....Standing Arm Breaker!Series of European Uppercuts,hammerlock singleleg;the crowd is really getting into Marty.He brings Wirght up....trips him....Leg Trip Step Over Leg Lock and Wright immediately gives up!Not a great match but jeez did Jones have the crowd pulling for him. Marty Jones def. Steve Wright vis submission in 10:00 Rating: F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Semi-Finals pairings will be: 1. Marty Jones vs. John Quinn 2. Wayne Bridges vs. Dave Finlay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjhabeeb Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 1. Marty Jones vs. John Quinn 2. Wayne Bridges vs. Dave Finlay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socko Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 Ouch...Socko had 3 of 7 correct....darned upsets! OI! That's still better than when I help my son do his homework! And I .. erm .. got 4 out of 4 in Round 2 .. honest. 1. Marty Jones vs. John Quinn 2. Wayne Bridges vs. Dave Finlay Gooooooooooooooooo Marty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 All Star Wrestling(UK) Tournament,B Bracket, Semi-Finals: Wayne Bridges vs. Dave Finlay All Finlay at the start with a classic facelock/headlock/arm wringer/hammerlock series to an amatuer takedown;Finlay brings him to hit him with some forearms....extended wrist lock,Bridges twists his arm back arm and pulls Finlay into a short arm knee lift!Bridges working the knee with knee pull/knee bars...Finlay is away,takedown and Finlay is working the figure four cross leglock.Bridges powers free,side headlock takeover,and he goes back to the leg,soon he has Finlay trapped in the figure four cross leglock.Finlay powers free,series of forearms....the crowd is really split here,i by split we mean half are really booing Finlay and the other half are really cherring for Bridges.Forearm misses,Bridges comes back with a double knee lift and charges in.....to a low blow from Finlay.Bridges is starting to lose his temper now...series of basic holds,he really wrenches them in....Finlay low blows him again to take over!Series of hammerlock singleg takedowns by Bridges,now Finlay stuns him with a forearm and gets a running start...Bridges ducks and take him down with a drop toe hold,then rolls it over into a front facelock!Bridges wraps Finlay up...Finlay with a thumb to the eye!"Finlay sucks! Finlay sucks!" chant as he works as the legs....transition into a Spinning Toe Hold!Bridges kicks him off and goes to one knee...he fights his way back up....Finlay with a crotch grab and slam...1....kick out just before two!Finlay bounces off the ropes for momentum...Bridges takes him over with an arm drag.....The Boston Crab!Finlay struggles.....struggles.....he's out.Finlay with a forearm...head of steam...Lariat!1....2...kick out!He takes Bridges by the crotch...slam!1.....kicks out just before two!Small Package...Finlay with the trunks!1...2...kick out!Finlay throws Bridges into the corner...pillar to post buckle smash....flurry of punches in the corner!bridges comes back with a forearm....locks in The Boston Crab!Ref checks as Finlay reaches....he has the ropes!Bridges ties him up in The Small Package....1...2...kick out!Finlay cheap shots Bridges....Crotch Hold and Slam!1...2....kick out!Bridges scrambles up and slams Finlay with a double knee lift.....gets The Boston Crab....Finlay is fading...fading....just barely makes the ropes!Break and Finlay is resting on the ropes...bridges comes up behind....Rolling Reverse!1....2.....3!Round of applause for another good performance involving Wayne Bridges,in the longest match of the tournament so far. Wayne Bridges def. Fit Finlay via submission in 23:20 Rating: B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 All Star Wrestling(UK) Tournament,B Bracket, Semi-Finals: Mighty John Quinn vs. Marty Jones: Quinn opens with a kick,Jones shakes it off and grabs a headlock to a takeover,and proceeds to embarrass Quinn with a series chain wrestling holds on the mat for five minutes straight as Quinn struggles to find and answer.Quinn manages to summon the strength to muscle out of an arm bar,he batters Jones with a series of punches and kicks...Quinns whiffs on a kick,Jones nails him with repeated european uppercuts!Quinn recovers and goes to basic holds....Quinn jawing with the crowd,apparently they think he can't wrestle....Quinn has Jones down and goes with more of a "Ground and Pound" style mat attack,until Jones trips him and starts wrenching on his ankle.Jones with all sorts of holds,wrenching away,as the crowd starts up a "Go,Marty,Go!" chant.Quinn muscles back up and hits a seris of strikes ending with a big running clothesline,he backs up and runs again,Jones with a go behind to The Abdominal Stretch!Quinn looks stuck......he's fading out....but manages to turn it into a hip throw to escape!Quinn with an Axe Handle....whips Jones into the ropes....charged knee to the gut!Whips Jones in again....Jones with a charging forearm!He grabs Quinn and turns over into The Boston Crab!Quinn struggles.....and struggles....and struggles....he made the ropes to force a break!He grabs jones the throat and chokes him down!Spread eagle stomp...seated hammer...Quinn has Jones hurt!Axe handle after axe handle...flurry of stomps by Quinn!Irish whip....Big Boot!Flurry of Stomps!He locks in a crab,too close to the ropes...Jones forces the break!Quinn holds on and delivers a HUGE Bodyslam!1....2....kick out!Quinn unleashes a right hand from three counties away and drills Jones,he crumples to the mat!1....2....3!Mighty John Quinn will move on to face Wayne Bridges in the B brackets Finals after a crowd pleasing match! John Quinn def. Marty Jones vis pinfall in 22:00 rating: B B bracket final match will be John Quinn vs. Wayne Bridges;the winner will face Chic Cullen for the "Best of All Star(UK)" Title.To be fair,and keep controversy at a minimum,this will be a 2/3 falls match.The loser of that match will face Marty Jones in a 2/3 falls match to determine second and third place,in case an alternate is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socko Posted July 13, 2009 Share Posted July 13, 2009 The loser of that match will face Marty Jones in a 2/3 falls match to determine second and third place,in case an alternate is needed. As much a Marty Jones fan as I am, he doesn't deserve the shot to finish 'second' in the ASW-UK tournament. Just my two cents, but the worker that loses the grand final should be the 'reserve' for the next round. After all, whomever it may be will have won a first round tourny, whereas Jones has not. Merely my opinion of course, and I'll respect whichever route you take. As for this next match .. my money's on the "Mighty" Quinn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 All Star Wrestling(UK) Tournament, Grand Finale: Chic Cullen vs. Mighty John Quinn, 2/3 Falls Interesting final as Cullen managed to put Quinn out with The Full Nelson Clutch to win the "A" bracket porton.....Cullen takes it to Quinn with chain wrestling,takes him to the mat with a snap mare.Cullen works the arm,Quinn muscles out and comes back some standing holds,and the occasional hard strike.Quinn wears Cullen down,only three minutes in and he's already pounding him with axe handle blows.LONG reversal sequence,Cullen comes out on top,side headlock takeover,and Cullen keeps Quinn down on the mat,working over his neck and arm for four minutes straight...the crowd is beginning to rally behind Cullen,they think he has a shot at it again as he's now got the head and arm straight lock on.Cullen is making a fool out of Quinn with a plethora of scientific holds...Quinn manages to shove Cullen away,then chokes the life out of him!Quinn lifts him....Jumping Standing Head Scissors...seated hammer....seated hammer.....stomp flurry...what a beating!They trade holds for a bit..Quinn gets the upper hand with axe handle strikes....irish whip...and Quinn swings for the fences with a right!Cullen ducks out of the way,grabs the arm,standing arm breaker!Quinn is havily favoring the arm as Quinn works on it with arm bars until Quinn squirms away,he grabs Cullen...the arm must not be TOO bad,he just lifted Cullen over his head and dumps him across the knee....Pressed Stomach Breaker!1.....2.....3!Quinn takes the first fall!Quinn tries to scoop him again,but Cullen leaps and hits a knee to the face!Quinn is hurt bad,but scrambles away,they stalemate each other...Quinn scoops Cullen....hard slam!1....2.....kick out!Quinn holds up and lifts Cullen up again,Pressed Stomach Breaker!1.....2.....3!Quinn takes it in two straight falls!He'll move on to face the winner of the Joint Promotions tournament for the title "Best in Britain"! Mighty John Quinn def. Chic Cullen in two straight falls in 19:10 Rating: B Mighty John Quinn wins the "Best of All Star(UK)" Title! Chic Cullen will serve as alternate in case of problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 In My Opinion....notes from the booker's sheet Quick wrap up of the All-Star(UK) tourney...."Mighty" John Quinn takes the win,here's what I noticed along the way: -Chic Cullen looks ready to move from the Upper Midcard to the Main Event,he already has a good reason for a program with John Quinn to get him there. -Wayne Bridges looked very solid,putting on good matches with almost every opponent,he could really help take the promotion to the next level. -Though he went out in the B Bracket finals, NOONE got more cheers out of the crowd than Marty Jones,he's marketable. -I was a little disappointed with "Rollerball" Rocco,with his fairly dismal(for a main eventer) 1-2 performance,coud just be British crowds just don't "dig" high-fliers.... -Dave Taylor looked like a "dark horse" for future success with some good outings,he drew a nice response from the crowd,and he's got youth as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Joint Pormotions(UK) Tournament, Opening Round: The pairings are: 1. Big Daddy vs. "Ironfist" Clive Meyers 2. Kendo Nagasaki vs. "King" Ben McCoy 3. Pat Roach vs. The Amazing Kung-Fu 4. Johnny Saint vs. Jon Cortez 5. Otto Wanz vs. Peter Roberts 6. Giant Haystacks vs. Bobby Barnes 7. Adrian Street vs. Brian Maxine 8. "Crybaby" Breaks vs. King Kong Kirk Tourney will open tomorrow evening, picks welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socko Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 <p>Am I missing something MDW, no Quinn -v- Bridges 'B' Final?</p><p> </p><p> As for the Joint Promotions deal, I'll go with ..</p><p> </p><p> 1. <strong>Big Daddy</strong> vs. "Ironfist" Clive Myers</p><p> 2. <strong>Kendo Nagasaki</strong> vs. "King" Ben McCoy</p><p> 3. <strong>Pat Roach</strong> vs. The Amazing Kung-Fu</p><p> 4. <strong>Johnny Saint</strong> vs. Jon Cortez</p><p> 5. Otto Wanz vs. <strong>Peter Roberts</strong></p><p> 6. <strong>Giant Haystacks</strong> vs. Bobby Barnes</p><p> 7. <strong>Adrian Street</strong> vs. Brian Maxine</p><p> 8. <strong>"Crybaby" Breaks</strong> vs. King Kong Kirk</p><p> </p><p> Guess I've pretty much gone with seedings there .. will I never learn? Think I'm going to pull for a Kendo -v- Street final here .. oh, and you have no idea just how much I shuddered when 'picking' Crabtree to win his match.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Socko" data-cite="Socko" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23534" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Am I missing something MDW, no Quinn -v- Bridges 'B' Final?</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> There was a bit of a transmitter failure, causing a blackout.<img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Seriously though,what happened is I set the match up and started running it;most of the way in I realized I forgot to do a write up on the results.By that time,I was a bit far along to try and recall everything that happened in the match up until then,and I didn't feel it was really fair to have a re-start,so I just sort of went ahead a bit but also forgot to mention it before the grand finale write up.Quinn did honestly win the match though(trust me on this,as I am a Bridges fan).</p><p> </p><p> I admit,there's a few I'd like to see go far in this one...Kendo,Street,and Saint to be sure,even Breaks and Roach to some extent....Breaks/Kirk could be an interesting match,the whiny crybaby against the big mean brute...you know IRL Breaks would have worked that for maximum comedy value.I feel your pain on Big Daddy,maybe we should just pretend it is Pre-Big Daddy Crabtree when he was still a heel muscle man.<img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> The only that scares me more is the thought of a Big Daddy/Giant Haystacks grand finale.<img alt=":eek:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/eek.png.0e09df00fa222c85760b9bc1700b5405.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Boons Ghost Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 In a just world, Adrian Street would not only win it all - but also beat Big Shirley Craptree at every opportunity. And, yeah... the universe has suffered enough Daddy vs. Haystacks encounters. For the love of Pete, never again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23534" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>In a just world, Adrian Street would not only win it all - but also beat Big Shirley Craptree at every opportunity.<p> </p><p> And, yeah... the universe has suffered enough Daddy vs. Haystacks encounters. For the love of Pete, never again! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> At the very least I'd like to see Adrian Street wrestle Bobby Barnes,and Big Flabby catch a Kendo Nagasaki karate chop to the throat,sparing all from the imminent Daddy/Haystacks rematch number 1000000.....I don't think I could take another "action packed" session of "Belly Bump....Belly Bump.....Belly Bump,oops one guy fell out of the ring and got counted out!",it was like watching two beached whales trying to mate.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socko Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Moderndaywarrior" data-cite="Moderndaywarrior" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23534" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>I don't think I could take another "action packed" session of "Belly Bump....Belly Bump.....Belly Bump,oops one guy fell out of the ring and got counted out!",it was like watching two beached whales trying to mate.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> You are <span style="text-decoration:underline;">SO</span> way out there!</p><p> </p><p> Most of the TV matches I recall here went; <em>"Belly Bump .. Belly Bump .. [insert more Belly Bumps here] .. oops, one guy fell over (generally Haystacks on TV) .. Big Splash! Pinfall."</em></p><p> </p><p> See? Poles apart! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Boons Ghost Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Socko" data-cite="Socko" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23534" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>You are <span style="text-decoration:underline;">SO</span> way out there!<p> </p><p> Most of the TV matches I recall here went; <em>"Belly Bump .. Belly Bump .. [insert more Belly Bumps here] .. oops, one guy fell over (generally Haystacks on TV) .. Big Splash! Pinfall."</em></p><p> </p><p> See? Poles apart! <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Hahaha! Good one, Socko. </p><p> </p><p> At least we can all agree on something in this crazy and mixed up world.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt=":D" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Joint Promotions(UK) Tournament,Opening Round:</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>"Crybaby" Breaks vs. "King Kong" Kirk</strong></p><p> </p><p> Breaks stalls....and stalls....he looks scared...then goes to work with forearms and punches,it's all Breaks and he beats Kirk up.....three minutes in and Breaks takes Kirk down for some mat work.All Breaks for about 60 seconds,Kirk counters a hammerlock into a side headlock,now it's Kirk delivering the beating...big kick missed,Breaks doubles Kirk up with a kick....standing head scissors twist!Two grounded arm breakers into a straddled arm bar,I guess Breaks has found his target.Breaks lifts him into a double knee;the crowd is chanting something about being a baby,Breaks responds by throwing a tantrum,slapping on arm bar and grinding the forearm into the shoulder of Kirk.Kirk ties him up in the ropes and gets a kick in on the break,he's slamming Breaks with punches and kicks.Breaks catches the foot,spins him....standing double arm lever.Kirk works an arm free,grabs a side headlock...punch by kirk...switch into a hammerlock singleleg by breaks,Breaks is wrenching on several holds.Kirk makes the ropes,lands a short arm knee to the stomach...Breaks comes back with a double knee lift,and goes back to the arm of kirk.Breaks backs off,lets Kirk up,and charges him,but Kirk flips him into the air with a high backdrop,nice elevation!Series of reversals...I'm not sure here,I think the crowd actually wants to see Kirk beat him up.....whip into the corner,and Breaks knocks the ref down on the way,the ref is out!Corner forearm flurry...axe handle blows...giant chest walk,Kirk is on fire!He grabs Breaks by the head and squeezes.....Breaks starts screaming like a little girl....he's giving up but there's no ref!Kirk with a pin...1...2...3...4...5..6.....no ref!Breaks with a cheap out,and he traps Kirk in The Boston Crab as the ref comes to......Kirk makes the ropes!breaks bounces off the ropes and leaps....misses a Big splash!Kirk covers....1....2...out at 2.5!Kirk charges,Breaks counters with a body smash....he locks in the Step Over Leg Lock and thats it!Breaks advances in a well received match.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Jim Breaks def. Mal Kirk via submission in 21:50</strong></p><p> <strong>Rating: B</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Adrian Street vs. Brian Maxine</strong></p><p> </p><p> Street shoots in for an arm wringer,he catches Maxine off guard with a series of strikes....arm bar reversed to a headlock by Maxine.Maxine with a snap mare and it's all Maxine on the mat,he goes to the grounded facelock,switching to a few other holds but always coming back to the facelock for three minutes;he gets the opening as Street tires and applies the single leg grapevine.Street finally manages to make the ropes....forearm takes him back down,and Maxine with a wrenching head scissors...maxine goes to the arm with head and arm straight locks,straddled arm bars,and hammerlocks.Street with a switch to a hammerlock of his own,he drives a forearm into Maxine's back..another...third forearm countered to a snap mare and Maxine goes back to the grapevine.Street slips away,forearm to the back...series of standing holds,and the crowd is all over Street....Adrian is using his "Exotic" gimmick here and the fans are ragging him for it.Maxine slips out of a headlock,to a hammerlock singleleg takedown.Street tries to mount a comeback but Maxine cuts him short with a standing arm breaker.Maxine goes back to the arm on the mat and Street looks about ready to go.Maxine tries to turn Street over into a Boston Crab....blocked.....blocked again....Street lays in punches...Maxine fires back...he rolls Street up into a small Package.....1.....2.....3....and the crowd almost cares for a second.....nope,it sucks.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Brian Maxine def. Adrian Street via pinfall in 12:50</strong></p><p> <strong>Rating:F</strong></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Joint Promotions(UK) Tournament,Opening Round(cont.)</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Giant Haystacks vs. Bobby Barnes</strong></p><p> </p><p> Barnes charges the "slightly less mobile" Haystacks and punches him right in the face!Mares him over...he has the arm bar on,switch to a facelock...but Haystacks easily throws him off.Strangely enough,Haystacks applies a series of standing holds then a giant forearm levels Barnes.Haystacks goes to arm bars and facelock....somewhere right now Lou Thesz is crying.Wait,there we go....giant chest walk...running clothesline......seated hammer....Barnes shakes it off though and punches Haystacks in the face,followed by a snap mare for a second time.Bobby goes straight for the knee and elbow with a series of arm and knee bars....Haystacks is weakening a little,Barnes moves on to a straddled arm bar/head and arm straight lock combo.Haystacks throws him off,and a fistfight breaks out.....Bobby Barnes absorbs everything haystacks can throw at him like it's nothing?Haystacks throws away the rule book and just chokes Barnes down....Big Splash by Haystacks misses!Barnes is took weak to capitalize and Haystacks manages to pick him up on his shoulders...Giant Samoan Drop!1.....2....Barnes is out!Haystacks knocks him down with a big forearm and drops the Haystacks Giant Elbow....Barnes moves and Haystacks hurts his arm badly!Barnes goes after the arm without mercy until Haystacks shoves him off....bodyslam....Big Splash misses again!Barnes covers...1.....2....kick out!Fist fight again and the ref gets cold ****ed by a wild swing!Barnes with a forearm flurry,knocking Haystacks down...Spinning Toe Hold but no ref!All Barnes until a giant forearm floors him....Haystacks Giant Elbow!No Ref!Big Splash by Haystacks but no ref!Another Haystacks Giant Elbow,the ref begins to stir and sees Haystacks make a cover.....1.....2.....3!And Bobby Barnes is my new hero as a match involving Giant Haystacks gets a "That Was Awesome!" chant.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Giant Haystacks def. Bobby Barnes via pinfall in 20:30</strong></p><p> <strong>Rating: A+(?!)</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Otto Wanz vs. Peter Roberts</strong></p><p> </p><p> Otto with a headlock,Roberts shows the Judo background by turning it into a Judo Sweep.Roberts with a short series of holds,then he nails Wanz in the arm with a side kick!Roberts with standing holds,Otto shows his agility by rolling through an arm wringer into an arm wringer of his own.Otto channels the spirit of Moe Howard with an ear twist,Roberts goes to the single leg trip.He brings otto up and goes to standing holds,working in some kicks to the thigh.Single leg trip and Roberts ties him up for three minutes or so,by the time Otto gets away,Roberts has moved on to Straddled arm bars.Otto with the ear twist.....the U.K. loves The Three Stooges as they begin to cheer.Big elbow misses....Roberts with a grounded armbreaker!otto back up,lands a few blows,countered into a short arm judo high toss!Otto back up,he goes to the ears AGAIN!He sits on Roberts and applies the seated rear chinlock....Roberts scrambles up...short arm judo deep hip toss...and he begins working the arm.Otto throws him off....seated rear chinlock...he starts grinding the knuckle into the forehead!Series of axe handle blows by Otto....Roberts responds by repeatedly kicking Otto's thigh....short arm deep hip toss!Roberts works the arm for close to four minutes before Otto slips out the back and applies a mighty head vice...Roberts elbow free,they charges each other....is there any doubt who won that collision?All Otto with holds until Roberts escapes...goes up...flying standing knee to stun Wanz....charging knee....no,Wanz countered into a powerslam!Wanz picks him up and throws him into the corner....corner posting....corner elbow...turnbuckle smash!He lifts Roberts back up....Giant Killer Bodyslam!1....2.....3!Otto goes ahead in a slightly better than horrible match.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Otto Wanz def. Peter Roberts via pinfall in 17:50</strong></p><p> <strong>Rating: E</strong></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Joint Promotions(UK) Tournament,Opening Round(cont.):</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Johnny Saint vs. Jon Cortez</strong></p><p> </p><p> Saint opens with a snap mare and goes to holds targetting the knee...Cortez reverses and for three minutes Cortez outwrestles Saint on the mat(!),really concentrating on the neck,including a sweet double knee rear chinlock.Cortez yanks him up to deliver a few forearms,into a classic british hold,the figure four armlock.Reversal sequence ends up with Saint behind Cortez,a forearm to the gut gets the match going Saint's Way.Basic holds but Cortex quickly forearms his way free and stuns Saint with a double knee lift.Cortez working the arm with a straddled arm bar,Saint counters with a fireman's carry...Saint works into a head and arm straight lock now...Cortez to the ropes....hammerlock singleleg takedown by Cortez.Eleven minutes away as Saint goes behind into a classic rear head chancery....Saint works the arm...Cortez rolls out...standing head scissors with a twist!A little sequence here involves one man doing three moves,then the other man escapes and comes back with the same three moves;this goes on for quite a while,eventually ending up in a series of standing reversals until Saint gets Cortez off balance....small package!1....2.....3!Saint advances in a match that would have gone over well in the 50's,too bad it's 1983.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Johnny Saint def. Jon Cortez via pinfall in 17:00</strong></p><p> <strong>Rating: F</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Pat Roach vs. The Amazing Kung-Fu</strong></p><p> </p><p> Kung-Fu grabs the front facelock and launches a few martial arts strikes...single leg trip,roach throws him right off and takes over with an arm wringer.AKF goes to the back fist to escape,then standing holds to weaken the head/neck.AKF with more strikes, kick to the knee sets up a single leg takedown..Roach throws him off again,then drops him with a backbreaker.Roach pounds away with forearms,kicks,and clubbing blows,eventually AKF remembers he knows Kung-Fu,blocks, and comes back with punches and kicks.Repeated kicks to the thigh bring the big man down,AKF follows,with a short arm knee when Roach stands,Jumping standing head scissors to down Roach again....grounded arm breaker!AKF targets the arm;extended wrist lock,straddled arm bar,whenever he can he griands the forearm into Roach's exposed shoulder.Roach gets leverage and stands up...short arm deep hip toss by AKF,and he goes back to the arm.Roach manages to overpower the smaller AKF and grabs him....AKF counters with the sweeping hip throw....textbook martial arts right there,only a 1 count though.Back to the arm,Roach counters by choking AKF down to the mat...seated hammer by Roach...spread eagle stomp....he pulls AKF up into several axe handles....he's choking AKF again!The Boston Crab!AKF struggles to find a way out,but eventually gives in.Good big man/little man match IMO,but the crowd hates it(yet they loved Haystacks....stupid fans!).</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Pat Roach def. The Amazing Kung Fu via submission in 17:00</strong></p><p> <strong>Rating: E</strong></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 <p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Joint Promotions(UK) Tournament,Opening Round(cont.):</span></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Kendo Nagasaki vs "King" Ben McCoy</strong></p><p> </p><p> Kendo opens with chain wrestling, nice variety of holds to wear Ben down;Ben rolls through an arm wrings and applies the extended wrist lock...Ben puts on a display,working the head lock,arm bar, and hammerlock to good effect for three minutes,punctuated by a pair of forearms to the back and head.Top wrist lock and Ben catches a sucker punch to the mouth,and it's Kendo with standing holds,he works in a cheap forearm or uppercut whenever possible though to get Ben off balance for a short arm judo high toss!Ben up....short arm deep hip toss!Ben blocks Kendo and recovers,he goes back to the head lock/face lock that worked earlier;now he's slipping in forearms and european uppercuts as well.Struggles ensues,Kendo with a judo sweep...and slams a knee into Ben's head as he tries to stand.Kendo has the opening to really twist away on the arm and leg of McCoy.Ben forearms free,side headlock takeover and now he's wrenching at hammerlocks and head scissors.This goes on for five minutes...every time Kendo makes the ropes,McCoy uses the hammerlock to a single leg takedown get him back on the mat....he's really wearing Kendo out....swings him up....British Piledriver!Cover....1.....2.....3!Wow! Ben McCoy with a big win,even if the crowd found it a tad boring.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>King Ben McCoy def. Kendo Nagasaki via pinfall in 18:10</strong></p><p> <strong>Rating: D</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Big Daddy vs "Ironfist" Clive Myers</strong></p><p> </p><p> Myers doesn't play around,he goes for the big man's knees to bring him down and starts wearing Daddy down with head and face locks on the mat.Daddy manages to slip away,throws a forearm,Myers is quicker(big suprise) and lands a series of strikes,kicks him in the knee,and snap mares Daddy down.Myers has Daddy down for quite a bit with holds,managing to work into a single leg grapevine before Daddy makes the ropes.Daddy somehow ends up behind Myers and nails him with forearms to the back and stomach,then goes to standing holds.Myers is weakening as Daddy whips him in...belly butt.Myers manages to dodge a second belly butt and launches few strikes,Daddy comes back with a few strikes but overextends and Myers gets him in a furthered half nelson takedown.Myers lets him up and tries to irish whip Daddy...nope...Myers into the ropes..backdrop...spread eagle stomp...seated hammer...and the stupid fans love Big Daddy.Axe Handle,spread eagle stomp....big splash misses!Myers goes back to the leg with a grapevine,he hangs on until Daddy throws him off.....Big Bear Hug out of nowhere by Daddy!Ref checks......Myers is still caught.......but he gets away!Daddy clamps the Big Bear Hug back on.......no,Myers got away again!Myers thrown into the corner,Daddy has a head of steam....Avalanche gets nothing but turnbuckle!Daddy up,Myers tries the irish whip...nope...Myers into the ropes clearing the ref in the process!Bely butt misses,Daddy throws him into the corner.....Avalanche! Big Daddy Splash.....missed! Myers reversed and Daddy slams him......Big Daddy Double Elbow Drop misses!Ref recovers as Daddy knocks Myers down with a big forearm.....Big Daddy Double Elbow Drop misses again!Myers rolls over on top.....1....2...3....no,last second kick out!Daddy throws Myers into the corner....Avalanche countered with a well timed knee kick!Myers can't manage to take Daddy down and they reverse each other..Daddy clubs Myers down....Big Daddy Splash....1...2....Myers kicks out at 2.5!reversal sequence ends with Myers coming off the ropes...belly butt.....Big Daddy Splash misses!Myers covers...1...2....kick out!</p><p> Myers with a series of European uppercuts,Big Daddy with a go behind...forearm to the back.....Big Bear Hug! That's it!Long series at the end earned this one a "That was awesome!" chant.</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Big Daddy def. Ironfist Clive Myers via pinfall in 29:30</strong></p><p> <strong>Rating: A+</strong></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 <p>Well,assuming the end impending end of the world signalled by Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks both being in A+ matches in the same round,along with both Street and Kendo losing, does not come to pass quite yet,the quarter finals pairings will be:</p><p> </p><p> 1. Big Daddy vs. Crybaby Jim Breaks</p><p> 2. Ben McCoy vs. Brian Maxine</p><p> 3. Pat Roach vs. Giant Haystacks</p><p> 4. Johnny Saint vs. Otto Wanz</p><p> </p><p> Get your picks in.<img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Boons Ghost Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 <p>I simply can not believe that both of those guys lost; to Maxine and McCoy of all freaking people. I mean... admit it, MDW... the Craptrees have paid you off. Haven't they? It's all a Daddy-led plot to once again humiliate Haystacks in order to capture the fluttering hearts of the Kiddies and Blue Haired bags. Right??</p><p> </p><p> No?</p><p> </p><p> Rats!!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Seriously... I find it absolutely awesome that the only A+ matches in this here tournament featured Big Daddy and the pseudo Haystacks. </p><p> </p><p> And because of Shakespeare the British are considered intellectually superior? Two words from this dumb colonial: Big Daddy. What's that? The sound of crickets? I thought so.</p><p> </p><p> <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Boons Ghost Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 <p>Er... I forgot my picks due to rant. </p><p> </p><p> It's kind of like scurvy. Just without the pirates.</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Moderndaywarrior" data-cite="Moderndaywarrior" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23534" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> 1. Big Daddy vs. <strong>Crybaby Jim Breaks</strong></p><p> 2. <strong>Ben McCoy</strong> vs. Brian Maxine</p><p> 3. Pat Roach vs. <strong>Giant Haystacks</strong></p><p> 4. <strong>Johnny Saint</strong> vs. Otto Wanz</p><p> </p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> With Street and Kendo gone, I have no choice but to back Johnny Saint throughout. Which means he'll probably lose - setting up something much worse than Daddy v. Haystacks... Daddy vs. Otto. *shudder* </p><p> <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderndaywarrior Posted July 17, 2009 Author Share Posted July 17, 2009 <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="23534" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Er... I forgot my picks due to rant. <p> </p><p> It's kind of like scurvy. Just without the pirates.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> With Street and Kendo gone, I have no choice but to back Johnny Saint throughout. Which means he'll probably lose - setting up something much worse than Daddy v. Haystacks... Daddy vs. Otto. *shudder* </p><p> <img alt=":)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/smile.png.142cfa0a1cd2925c0463c1d00f499df2.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> it is well known that the third punishment of hell is spending an enternity watching a never-ending Daddy/Giant Haystacks/Haystacks Calhoun/Happy Humphrey fatal four way match.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> Well,Street and Kendo do still have a shot on the "B" Bracket....unfortunately that means only one can make it....if it's any consolation,John Quinn lost,then came to take the B Bracket and win the ASW Finals,so it could still happen.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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