Mid Atlantic Wrestling - How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Territories

Briskout · July 22, 2013

The Confederation of the Territories Presents Mid Atlantic Wrestling’s Sam Keith Classic III <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img560/6181/zljs.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img844/9479/7gsy.jpg</div> ”Welcome everyone to the third annual Sam Keith Classic! I’m Marv Earnest alongside Herb Stately and tonight is the night tag teams get to showcase they’re the best, not just here in the Mid Atlantic, but as we announced last month – in the entirety of the Confederation of the Territories! We have all seven promotions in the COTT being represented tonight and the winners will get to go into the Starrcade Gauntlet for the Gold next month!” ”And I’m predicting a finals between the teams of Monty Trescarde and my boy Tennessee William and the M-A-dub tag team champions, The Dynamite Express!” ”You would. Fans, I hope you’re excited for tag team acti-“ ”Will you please shut up??” <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img14/3738/m9px.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img401/2385/5hr2.jpg</div> Boos begin to hit as out from the back come the 2011 Sam Keith Classic winners, C-V-2. As both men have matches and Cam has already qualified for the Gauntlet, they weren’t booked in tonight’s tournament and from the look of the scowls on their face – they are not pleased. ”Thank you Marv. God, you would think with all that talking – you would shut up! Now I know we aren’t here in the usual Stanley Hall – and good riddance. But instead, we’re in this disgusting excuse for an arena, the Delaware Auditorium… Delaware? Really MAW? You’re trying to save that much money that we decided to have a show in Delaware?” Cam spits on the ground in disgust. ”In case none of you inbreds know who I am, my name is Cameron Vessey, YOUR MAW Heavyweight Champion. And I’m out here to let every tag team know that tonight, if you win the Sam Keith Classic, you won nothing. You didn’t beat the best team in the MAW because the best team in the MAW was considered INELIGIBLE by some gorilla with sunglasses on.” ”And ain’t that a damn shame Cam? Here we were, in the back, willing to pull double duty and what happens? Those idiots who call themselves “The Confederation” decide that the tournament would be better suited deciding who will be in that gauntlet for the gold… You know what I call that?” ”I would be interested in knowing…”] <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img713/1428/jc5m.jpg</div> The crowd loses it as out from the back comes the MAW American champion Mr. Lucha III. The MAW faithful who have made the journey to Delaware begin a chant that began last month during the lucha libre match, “Luuuuuu-Cha-Cha-Cha.” Vessey once again has the scowl that would sail a million ships on his face as Lucha continues. “Hola amigos. I see once again, you two zoquetes are out here running your mouths about the bias of the MAW. Well let me tell you both something – MAW has helped me live the American dream. Even when I had that tonto Bret Starr trying to ruin it, targeting me, I stuck true. And now? Now I am Campeon de America!!” The crowd pops for the bilingual superstar. “And tonight? Tonight, I step into that ring and when the tercer strike hits, let me know senor, how many lights are on top of the Delaware Auditorium!” The crowd once again pops as Vessey begins to shout at Lucha to bring it on. Lucha simply makes the “I’m the champ” motion as heads to the back leaving a fuming Vessey.</div></blockquote> ”What a declaration by Lucha, guaranteeing he will become the first MAW double champ in the history of our proud organization!” ”Too bad Cam Vessey isn’t a spring chicken, going into Starrcade, the champ WILL have the focus to maintain himself and I believe… nay I know the champ will be walking into Starrcade Mid Atlantic champion next month.” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img819/9460/6gc8.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img580/1007/ccz2.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img811/296/4wzq.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img689/2209/1kv2.jpg Los Monteros vs. Tennessee William (w/Herb Stately) & Monty Tescarde </div> First tag match of the evening and it’s the story of experience, Los Monteros, and pride, William and Tescarde. The two men, the Southern country star and the Wall Street businessman, are unlikely partners but the prideful men do NYCW proud with their hokey gimmicks and classic heel techniques… Unfortunately, even with Herb Stately at the announce table cheering William on, the heels can’t overcome the team experience of Los Monteros and Gino Montero gets the V with the Montero Press. Los Monteros d. William & Tescarde, 12:32, D Before Los Monteros can celebrate their win however, Pink Floyd’s Welcome to the Machine plays again and once again the eerie voice that was heard before speaks… “Gold records have no place in the Machine… Starrcade, Mister Stately.” Just as quickly as the music started however, it ends, and the Dynamite Express have made their way out to fight for the next match… <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img543/9547/5dlm.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img812/6723/ks5l.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img822/5118/hm00.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img33/1826/n32y.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img844/9479/7gsy.jpg The Sons of Chord vs. The Dynamite Express (w/Herb Stately)</div> While all four men, in some way or another, had been trained by Chord, Davis Wayne Newton was the only one who had never stepped foot in an MAW ring but he fit right in as the two teams immediately went at it. Antonio soaked it in, being the second time this year he’s made an appearance, but much like his RCI appearance, this was a one and done – this time his partner took the fall as Cam Jones hit the Rip Chord DDT much to insult the Sons of Chord if anything else. The Dynamite Express d. The Sons of Chord, 14:24, E+ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img69/2130/dpzc.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img33/7453/fmvr.jpg</div> Green Day’s Working Class Hero plays over the PA system signaling the return of “The Manifesto of X” as The Proletariat, Citizens X & Y, make their way out to the ring. X is quick to grab a microphone as Y interacts with a front row child, in red, before handing off his sunglasses. “Oh my soul, it does not sit well today. Once again, the man they call ‘King’ is avoiding me. Once again, the man they worship is hiding behind the lines of the enemy. He refuses to fight fairly. Rather, he sneaks. Not only is he not worthy of being called a king, he’s not worthy of being called a man. But no matter… “Tonight, I take down the royal court. Then, then I will find you King and you will pay for your treachery. Your trial will come, and I will wash my hands of your doing when you pay the price as declared. It is not for myself, it is not for my gain but it is for the people!”</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img69/2130/dpzc.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img33/7453/fmvr.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img402/6866/00ct.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img694/1056/z7l5.jpg The Proletariat vs. The Wright Kingdom w/Ernest Forthdyke-Hume and Lisa Bowen</div> Another solid tag showing here between two fairly new teams – TWK marking their first foray as a team in this tournament – and both teams showed there’s a possible future for them in the tag division. While X is getting on in years and a long term team with he and Y may not be in the works, the idea of the Wright Kingdom working together as a powerhouse team for a while maybe the way MAW and other promotions could go with both workers. Both managers did good at ringside too, even Forthdyke-Hume taking a bump after trying to get involved. The bump, which distracted Wolfe, led to X going for the Flaming Anarchy… <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img827/4691/pk98.jpg</div> But the always cunning and sneaky Robbie Wright came out of nowhere pushing X off the top rope landing right in front of Nate DeMarcus who hit the Snap Tackle for the win. The Wright Kingdom d. The Proletariat, 12:14, D <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img827/4691/pk98.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img402/6866/00ct.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img694/1056/z7l5.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img69/2130/dpzc.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img33/7453/fmvr.jpg </div> Wright grabbed a microphone and stood over X as DeMarcus and Wolfe held him up. “Do you not see what stands before you? Your king Peasant X. You, lowly man, cannot come close to the kingdom. When will your silly tirade end? When will you learn – in this court, you will shut the fu-“ Before Wright can finish however he’s met with a Missle Dropkick in the back of the head from Citizen Y. This throws DeMarcus and Wolfe off as the Proletariat begins to fight off the Wright Kingdom. Even Lisa Bowen’s shrieking can do nothing as the Kingdom is sent retreating… However, the retreating Kingdom doesn’t get too far… <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img689/3451/h3lv.jpg</div> MAW Commissioner, Marv Earnest, obviously had seen enough as he stands from the announce booth… ”Well… I do have some control over Starrcade in two weeks and to be honest – I was given room for two MAW matches. I haven’t announced either one, and that’s because I just saw the first one. Citizen X, Y, you better find a Z in the next two weeks because in two weeks time it’s a six man tag match – Robbie Wright, Nate DeMarcus and George Wolfe taking on Citizen X, Citizen Y and, well I’ll let you boys find someone, anyone, who’d be willing to team with you. And Robbie, judging by your attitude, I’m sure there’s a lot of people in the back who’d like to slap the taste out of your mouth – so I’d tread lightly.” The crowd goes wild as X simply smiles. He whispers something to Y who nods as Wright looks on, more angry then upset as the two larger men flank him to the back.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img4/7816/veuj.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img541/9094/tvh1.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img13/1120/0iv7.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img845/7415/krim.jpg Keith & O’Farraday vs. Rich & Famous</div> The three time Coastal Zone tag team champions sought to add the Sam Keith Classic to their resume, but facing the much bigger O’Farraday caused a problem and Matt Keith didn’t help. The 2012 winners certainly showed why they won last year working fluidly as a team, Keith matching the smaller guys blow for blow while O’Farraday simply used his size and strength to his advantage. This combo, as it had in last year’s tournament, is a winning choice as they go over the three time Coastal Zone tag team champs when Keith locks Idol in the Proton Lock. Keith & O’Farraday d. Rich & Famous, 16:19, D+ <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img96/8519/o4u0.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img849/1720/rqng.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img841/2858/d35n.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img401/2385/5hr2.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img577/8927/coe7.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img13/2511/n0le.jpg Svensson & The Lost Cause vs. Casey Valentine & Damage Inc.</div> Marv remarks that he felt so bad for Valentine not being in a match, that this was a bone thrown to him. Valentine however had a “could care less” attitude in the entire match, letting Damage Inc. do most of the work (and take most of the punishment) from the faces. That would prove to be the heels downfall as whenever Valentine was tagged in, he would tag in either The Architect or Copperhead, remarking “this was jobbers work.” Svensson, catching this, took out The Architect and locked Copperhead in a Hyper Extension Arm Lock for the win. Svensson & The Lost Cause d. Casey Valentine & Damage Inc, 11:26, E+ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img401/2385/5hr2.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img577/8927/coe7.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img13/2511/n0le.jpg</div> Casey doesn’t look too pleased as he begins to berate Copperhead. A Heart Breaker to his partner leads to The Architect to jump in, receiving a Rip Chord DDT. Before Casey can leave however… <div style="text-align:center;"> http://imageshack.us/a/img96/8519/o4u0.jpg</div> Svensson, not wishing to see more damage done slid back into the ring and was waiting for Casey. As soon as Casey turns around, Svensson locks in the Hyper Extension Arm Lock effectively taking Casey down as the crowd pops. ”The Swedish Submission Supplier just locked in the Hyper Extension Arm Lock on Casey!! Casey is tapping out now!” The crowd cheers as Svensson lets go and simply waves and smiles to the crowd as Abba’s Winner Takes It All plays.</div></blockquote> ”I can’t believe you were just cheering on that sneak attack Swede! He should be suspended for attacking Casey Marv and you know!” ”’fraid I have no idea what you mean Marv. But here comes round two of the Sam Keith Classic! Los Monteros, The Wright Kingdom, here we go!” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img819/9460/6gc8.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img580/1007/ccz2.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img402/6866/00ct.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img694/1056/z7l5.jpg Los Monteros vs. The Wright Kingdom (W/Ernest Forthdyke-Hume & Lisa Bowen)</div> Another solid outing by the two teams and another one that was defined by the experience of one team versus the lack of it in the other. With Robbie Wright nowhere to be found, the younger less experienced team seemed to not be able to work together (nor could their managers) who got in the way of each other and the Montero brothers took advantage, with Gino picking up the win with the Montero Press on Nate DeMarcus sending Los Monteros to the finals despite the best effort of the heels. Los Monteros d. The Wright Kingdom, 12:24, D ”What a match! Los Monteros advance. Who will they meet, the 2012 Sam Keith Classic winners or the MAW Tag Team Champions, The Dynamite Express?” ”Is that a serious question Marv? The Dynamite Exp-“ ”Hold on Herb, there’s some kind of commotion backstage!” <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img541/9094/tvh1.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img14/3738/m9px.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img401/2385/5hr2.jpg</div> Findlay O’Farraday is stumbling along by the gorilla position in the backstage area as behind him with a lead pipe is Cameron Vessey. In quick pursuit is Casey Valentine. The two tag partners are quick to lay another shot into O’Farraday who goes down to one knee. This leaves O’Farraday wide open for a shot to the head, which busts him open, from Vessey. Before more damage can be done however, Matt Keith, Mr. Lucha III and Svensson all come running down the hall chasing C-V-2 off, but not before an impact was made.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img4/7816/veuj.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img541/9094/tvh1.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img822/5118/hm00.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img33/1826/n32y.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img844/9479/7gsy.jpg Keith & O’Farraday vs. The Dynamite Express w/Herb Stately</div> Despite Keith & O’Farraday being announced together, only Keith came out and this was essentially a handicap match which the tag champions used to their advantage. Keith however wasn’t a normal tag wrestler, he was a world champion caliber wrestler ad he made that clear as he attempted to outwrestle the heels. But the two on one advantage would be too much for him as Cam Jones hit the Rip Chord DDT but it was broken up! <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img689/3615/d0uo.jpg</div> Despite blood pouring out his forehead, Findlay O’Farraday managed to get to the ring and break up the pinfall! Keith, being in the ring in a handicap match, eagerly makes the hot tag to Findlay who attempts to clean house but Syd Collier takes advantage of the open wound, digging his nails into it which caused pain to O’Farraday. Blinded by the blood now gushing out, O’Farraday makes a tag to Keith but Keith Collier and Jones are a step ahead this time and manage to take out Keith despite better efforts with the Chop and Change. The Dynamite Express d. Keith & O’Farraday, 14:21, D- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img689/3615/d0uo.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img4/7816/veuj.jpg</div> After the match, The Dynamite Express is quick to get out leaving O’Farraday and Keith who look frustrated over their loss. Keith grabs the microphone, visibly upset. ”Cam Vessey, Casey Valentine – we’re gunning for you two bastards. You cost us the opportunity of a career, and you will pay for it. In fact, Marv, you saw what those bastards did. I know Cam is busy next month, but how about giving me and Findlay a chance at redemption?” Before Marv Earnest can answer though, Rage Against the Machine’s “Bulls on Parade” begins to play and the crowd pops hard for the return of… <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img845/8973/qh6z.jpg</div> …Jay Chord. The crowd immediately stops cheering as Chord smiles, wearing a Superman shirt as he lifts a microphone to his lips. “Marv, let me help. You two want C-V-2? Excellent. The Succession is having a bit of a reunion that week, so how about while Cam is winning some gold, I help him take out some garbage – namely you two.” ”Bring it on Jay!” “Oh Matty, don’t you worry. See, there’s three things my father taught me that he didn’t teach you. One, how to wrestle. Two, the west coast promotion knows how to promote wrestling. Three, Sam Keith and his son will always be second to the Chords. So don’t worry Matty, at the end of Starrcade, you’ll be living in the shadow of your father while I? “Well… I’m Jay ****in’ Chord, aren’t I? That alone made me eclipse my father’s, your father’s and hell, that old bastard Sam Strong’s shadow just by being born.” Jay Chord drops the microphone as Keith shouts at Chord. Chord throws up the V for Victory as he heads to the back.</div></blockquote> ”Jay Chord is in MAW!! Did you know about this Herb?” ”Did I… How could I have known about it?! You’re the commissioner Marv!” ”Well either way, what an exciting turn of events for Starrcade! Jay Chord and Casey Valentine taking on Matt Keith and Findlay O’Farraday! That truly is an MAW showcase! As is our next match which features two rookies, El Mitico Jr. and The Deadline who have a history going back to earlier this year when former MAW wrestler Bret Starr brought the Deadline in as muscle! This should be a barn burner!” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img689/6848/qfyw.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img69/4452/hzpq.jpg El Mitico Jr. vs. The Deadline</div> A match that… well it has had some build up over the past few months, but this became more about tying loose ends then building upon anything as Mitico and Deadline fought a solid match, but without Lucha III and Bret Starr, the crowd didn’t care about the implications as Mitico defeats Deadline with a Northern Lights Suplex for the win. El Mitico Jr. d. The Deadline, 9:19, D ”And now, part two of our special interview with the Masked Stranger…” <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img689/3451/h3lv.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/3503/z8cg.jpg</div> Same setting as last time, Marv is sitting uncomfortably with Stranger as Stranger begins. “So I had my plane booked. I got down to Mexico City, it was the middle of September and I knew OLLIE was doing their El Dia Nacional De Lucha show. So I figured, stop in, check out the show and maybe talk to Manny afterwards… Do you know what happened instead Marv? Four years ago, 2009… DO YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENED?” ”Well… The National Day of Wrestling in 2009 was when Mr. Lucha III debuted, is it not?” “That’s right. That’s also the time I became homeless. Homeless. I spent months wandering the streets of Mexico City, begging for anything. For hope. Then I ran into Mr. Lucha’s number one enemy, and the savior of my life. I ran into Luis Montero. While fans might not know who he is, in the 80s, he was the thorn in the flesh for Mr. Lucha and he helped me… He showed me my worth. And he rewarded me with this mask. That is why Mr. Lucha III is running. He realizes what this mask represents. It represents death. “So Marv… Did you figure it out yet? Did you figure out my true name? Want to know what my name is? My name is Mictlantecuhtli. For I am here in MAW not to entertain, but to finally put the nail in lucha libre by killing their hero, Mr. Lucha III.” With that Mictlantecuhtli’s eyes widen, almost in a manic state, and a smile appears as Marv edges away from the set in fear as the scene fades to black.</div></blockquote> ”That is one man I never want to be near Marv. Why did you ever sign him?” ”I signed him before that interview Herb! How did I know? But enough of that… it’s Sam Keith Classic time…” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img819/9460/6gc8.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img580/1007/ccz2.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img822/5118/hm00.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img33/1826/n32y.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img844/9479/7gsy.jpg The Sam Keith Classic Finals Los Monteros vs. The Dynamite Express (w/Herb Stately)</div> ”And heeeere weee goooo!” The classic call of Marv Earnest kicks off a classic tag match that might go down in MAW history as one of the better pure tag matches. As it was the SKC final, the importance is kicked up a notch as this becomes a nominee for MAW match of the year. Herb, surprisingly, stayed in his seat for the entire match as the quick pace of the match saw the two teams really take it to each other. Marv explained the championship caliber of both teams – both teams held tag titles (OLLIE and MAW respectively) and Gino was also the OLLIE Mexican champion. With that in mind, both teams had a lot to gain in this match. It would add another accolade to their resumes and give two men a shot to become the first COTT World’s Champion. With that in mind, Los Monteros didn’t let up – but there was a clear difference between Gino and Luis Jr. and The Express caught on and began to target the younger, more talented Montero in a hopes to weaken him. Playing face in peril, Gino took quite a beating but an impressive enziguri (“OUT OF NOWHERE!!”) to Jones led to a hot tag to Luis Jr. who cleaned house. But the cleaning of house wouldn’t last too long as the Express showed why they were MAW tag champions, using their teamwork and experience to cut the ring in half on Luis Jr. This time however, there would be no hot tag as the Express ended it with the Chop and Change, and while Jones made the pin, Collier made sure to take out Gino for the win. The Dynamite Express d. Los Monteros for the Sam Keith Classic, 18:03, C- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img822/5118/hm00.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img33/1826/n32y.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img844/9479/7gsy.jpg</div> ”THEY DID IT! THEY DID IT MARV!!!” Color commentator Herb Stately pulls out a bottle of champagne from underneath the announce table and jumps into the ring opening the bottle and pouring it over the tag champs. As the boos pour in, Sam Keith and Dread both have made their way out. Keith has a microphone in hand, and the Sam Keith Classic award. ”Excellent win gentlemen. I was surprised to see you two didn’t cheat to win, doing the MAW proud! Congratulations.” Sam hands the award to Herb Stately, who takes the microphone off of Sam. ”The MAW? We didn’t do this for the MAW SAM! MY BOYS DID THIS FOR HERB STATELY, THE MOST SUCCESSFUL MANAGER IN WRESTLING HISTORY!!! WOOOOOOO!” Stately begins to pour more champagne on the tag champs as Dread steps up. Stately, immediately stops out of fear, as Dread takes the microphone off of him. ”To properly represent the COTT, we congratulate you two men for making past seven other teams. But your teamwork? Well, in two weeks at Starrcade, right here in the World Famous Delaware Auditorium, it ends. So good luck gentlemen. For you two are the first two draws in the Gauntlet for the Gold.” The crowd gives a pop as the tag champs stare at each other, apparently unphased at the COTT President’s words. However, “Fortunate Son” by the Dropkick Murphys hits the PA system bringing the arrival of another gauntlet member… <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img14/3738/m9px.jpg</div> Vessey, looking rather pleased from his earlier work, gets into the ring. Dread looks at the cocky Vessey who winks at the COTT President. Dread rolls his eyes, as Vessey helps himself to the microphone. ”Gracias El Presidente. Working on my Spanish, I figure when I beat Lucha tonight, I can say “you suck” in Spanish.” The crowd boos as Vessey continues. ”As for you two men, good luck in the gauntlet next month. I hope I meet one of you in the finals – because, let’s be honest, those other fighters aren’t on the same quality as MAW champions. So a nice champion vs. champion match for the COTT belt? Well, I’d do fine with that. That is if you both don’t kill each other first. But tonight? Tonight I’m in the main event, so you two enjoy your little plaque. Next year, Casey and I are coming back for it.” The tag champs simply smile and both exit together with Herb Stately. Dread and Sam Keith are still in the ring as Keith now has his microphone. ”Well.. well… well… Cam Vessey, if we didn’t just have a classic match and another one planned, I’d fire you on the spot. But I’m in a good mood. See, Dread and I were talking and we decided, it’s time to up the ante for you and your title. Tonight, don’t worry. It’s a normal match, you and Lucha. But see, your sneak attacks? Casey helping you out? That nonsense you pulled on Findlay earlier? Well that’s done. I’m giving Findlay a second shot next month – if you win, I hope you’re ready for another defense at the Battle of the Mid Atlantic. You busted Findlay open and he wants your blood in return. So I’m giving it to him – in a steel cage match at the Battle for the Mid Atlantic. So good luck tonight.” ”Good luck indeed ‘champ.’ I hope you win, because Findlay? I would LOVE to see him hit a Dreadsault in the middle of a steel cage and beat you for that belt.” The crowd cheers as Vessey looks upset with the news, but rather than give a chance to protest it, the authority figures leave Vessey in the ring, awaiting his opponent. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img855/7457/uo6g.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img14/3738/m9px.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img713/1428/jc5m.jpg Mid Atlantic Championship Cameron Vessey © vs. Mr. Lucha III</div> The crowd was excited for this match – and why not? Lucha’s a good wrestler (as proven in last month’s main event and in the RCI against Jean Cattley) and Vessey is proving to be someone that is more reliable every day. With these two in the ring – the crowd was hot and hot for a title change. Vessey’s held the belt for over a year (and with that, the MAW have actually awarded Vessey a new belt in case anybody hadn’t noticed) and has been a fighting champion. The only man to hold every MAW belt and award however showed what it took to be (and stay) champion in MAW. However, the MAW American champion proved he could hang with the main event as he traded blows with Vessey. A few mentionable spots – the impressive trade of submission holds, showing both men’s technical prowess and grasp of mat psychology; on another exchange, Vessey sent Lucha flying over the top with a back body drop, but Lucha landed on his feet on the outside of the ropes rather than going to the floor and came back in with an awesome flying hurricanrana on Vessey; Vessey and Lucha somehow spilled to the outside which led to Vessey using the environment as a weapon and sent Lucha flying over the announcer’s table. Vessey would quickly follow this up setting up a chair, but before he could do anything with said chair Lucha used it as a launch pad to hit a flying plancha sending the champ to the floor. Finish came soon after that maneuver with Vessey and Lucha in the ring, Lucha looked like he was going to win it when the lights fade out except for ones on the ring as “The Number of the Beast” by Iron Maiden begins to play… <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img89/3503/z8cg.jpg</div> Mictlantecuhtli begins to make his way out and Lucha, distracted, makes his way to the ropes. Vessey, not looking to have to face either man, grabs Lucha and quickly rolls him up and the surprise roll up gives Vessey another day to live… Cameron Vessey d. Mr. Lucha III, 26:43, C- <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img89/3503/z8cg.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img713/1428/jc5m.jpg</div> Mictlantecuhtli doesn’t look like he’s finished however as he continues making his way down to the ring. Before Mictlantecuhtli can get in the ring however, Lucha’s already launched himself over the top rope. Mictlantecuhtli, being the fresher man however simply catches Lucha and slams him into the ring mat. Before anything else can happen though, the locker room has cleared out and everyone available breaks the men up… ”That maniac! He just ruined a great main event between two of the best MAW has to offer, and look at Cam Vessey!! He’s sitting in the ring, clutching that belt smiling!! Damn you Mictlantecuhtli, damn you Cam Vessey!” <div style="text-align:center;"> http://imageshack.us/a/img708/9461/qzgm.jpg Copyright 2013, Mid Atlantic Wrestling</div> Final Show Rating – C- --- Predictions (Totals from Fan Festival) Phantom Stranger - 10 JShmoopy - 9 Rickymex - 9 3rdStringPG - 9 Slayen - 9 Midnightnick - 8 Close close close.... And no one picked the match of the night which was actually the SKC finals... Still. C-!!! Woohoo... Next Post: The Fall Out - And Sam's New Camera

Briskout · July 22, 2013

Oh and one more thing - I don't know who uses Spotify, but if you do and want to listen to some entrance music -

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There ya go... I think it should work, let me know if it doesn't. But in case you don't know any of the music that has been featured in this dynasty, there it is.

Briskout · July 22, 2013

”Really? Well **** you too Cliff.”

<div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img585/5633/ne54.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img27/4207/l9fc.jpg</div>

I heard Sam chuck his phone before cussing at himself as I entered his office and immediately did a double take…

”Uh Sam… What the heck happened to your goatee?”

”It fell off in the middle of the night. No I shaved it. I got this new camera and I noticed how it looked on here so I got rid of it. But, enough of that, we got a crisis.”

”What do you mean?”

”Cliff just withdrew everyone from the Coastal Zone for working Starrcade. No four way Coastal Zone Wires Showcase, no Donnie J in the Gauntlet, nothing. We need to get the COTT owners together and work something out… But you know, it’s in a week.”

”Wait… Why the hell did Cliff withdraw? Did he leave COTT?”

”No. I don’t think so at least. It’s because he felt we misrepresented the Coastal Zone in having Matty and Findlay go over their boys…”

”…How? First off – he knew they weren’t going to win from the getgo… So would he have rather have them lose to the Express? I mean sure, we had the Express win it all, but storylines man! We set up a great tag match next week… I just don’t… Like I feel retarded thinking about this. How did we misrepresent that bush league on the west coast?!”

”You got me, but as far as I’m concerned – the Coastal Zone is dead to me. No more workers are coming from there and if anyone goes there, they can pack their bags.”

”Oh… Okay. You sure about that?”

”Absolutely. Now, call people to come in today. You can tell them that, and then tell them I got a new camera and I want to take pictures for the website… A lot of the pictures are old, or shitty. See Vessey’s picture on there? He looks like he was mid bite of a pizza!”

I can’t help but laugh. Here was Starrcade, COTT’s biggest night, in just a week and a half and Sam was going to take pictures. Meanwhile, I had to figure out how to use Skype to get Jason, Alex, Bailey, Lynch and Phoenix together to go over Starrcade. Guess I won’t get a new picture taken…

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<div style="text-align:center;">The Confederation of the Territories Presents

Starrcade

Where the True Stars of Professional Wrestling Battle.

Gauntlet for the Gold – COTT World’s Championship Match

Cameron Vessey (MAW) vs. Steve Flash (NYCW) vs. Cameron Jones (MAW) vs. Syd Collier (MAW) vs. Greg Black (PSW) vs. Silver Tiger (OLLIE)

International Tag Team Showcase

The Gilbert Brothers (4C/Canada) vs. Los Monteros (OLLIE/Mexico) vs. The Latino Kings (PWMAX/USA)

The Rip Chord Showcase

Jay Chord (TCW) & Casey Valentine (MAW) vs. Matthew Keith (PSW/MAW) & Findlay O’Farraday (PWMAX/MAW)

Inter-Promotional Faceoff

Antonio Del Veccio (4C) vs. Monty Trescarde (NYCW)

MAW Showcase

Robbie Wright & The Wright Kingdom vs. The Proletariat and ???

Non-Sanctioned Match

Tennessee William (NYCW/MAW) vs. “The Machine” (???)

The Debut of Mictlantecuhtli

Mictlantecuhtli (MAW) vs. Davis Wayne Newton (4C)</div>

Phantom Stranger · July 22, 2013

Gauntlet for the Gold – COTT World’s Championship Match

Cameron Vessey (MAW) vs. Steve Flash (NYCW) vs. Cameron Jones (MAW) vs. Syd Collier (MAW) vs. Greg Black (PSW) vs. Silver Tiger (OLLIE)

International Tag Team Showcase

The Gilbert Brothers (4C/Canada) vs. Los Monteros (OLLIE/Mexico) vs. The Latino Kings (PWMAX/USA)

The Rip Chord Showcase

Jay Chord (TCW) & Casey Valentine (MAW) vs. Matthew Keith (PSW/MAW) & Findlay O’Farraday (PWMAX/MAW)

Inter-Promotional Faceoff

Antonio Del Veccio (4C) vs. Monty Trescarde (NYCW)

MAW Showcase

Robbie Wright & The Wright Kingdom vs. The Proletariat and ???

Non-Sanctioned Match

Tennessee William (NYCW/MAW) vs. “The Machine” (???)

The Debut of Mictlantecuhtli

Mictlantecuhtli (MAW) vs. Davis Wayne Newton (4C)

Midnightnick · July 22, 2013

Gauntlet for the Gold – COTT World’s Championship Match

Cameron Vessey (MAW) vs. Steve Flash (NYCW) vs. Cameron Jones (MAW) vs. Syd Collier (MAW) vs. Greg Black (PSW) vs. Silver Tiger (OLLIE)

International Tag Team Showcase

The Gilbert Brothers (4C/Canada) vs. Los Monteros (OLLIE/Mexico) vs. The Latino Kings (PWMAX/USA)

The Rip Chord Showcase

Jay Chord (TCW) & Casey Valentine (MAW) vs. Matthew Keith (PSW/MAW) & Findlay O’Farraday (PWMAX/MAW)

Inter-Promotional Faceoff

Antonio Del Veccio (4C) vs. Monty Trescarde (NYCW)

MAW Showcase

Robbie Wright & The Wright Kingdom vs. The Proletariat and ???

Non-Sanctioned Match

Tennessee William (NYCW/MAW) vs. “The Machine” (???)

The Debut of Mictlantecuhtli

Mictlantecuhtli (MAW) vs. Davis Wayne Newton (4C)

Slayen · July 22, 2013

Gauntlet for the Gold – COTT World’s Championship Match

Cameron Vessey (MAW) vs. Steve Flash (NYCW) vs. Cameron Jones (MAW) vs. Syd Collier (MAW) vs. Greg Black (PSW) vs. Silver Tiger (OLLIE)

International Tag Team Showcase

The Gilbert Brothers (4C/Canada) vs. Los Monteros (OLLIE/Mexico) vs. The Latino Kings (PWMAX/USA)

The Rip Chord Showcase

Jay Chord (TCW) & Casey Valentine (MAW) vs. Matthew Keith (PSW/MAW) & Findlay O’Farraday (PWMAX/MAW)

Inter-Promotional Faceoff

Antonio Del Veccio (4C) vs. Monty Trescarde (NYCW)

MAW Showcase

Robbie Wright & The Wright Kingdom vs. The Proletariat and ???

Non-Sanctioned Match

Tennessee William (NYCW/MAW) vs. “The Machine” (???)

The Debut of Mictlantecuhtli

Mictlantecuhtli (MAW) vs. Davis Wayne Newton (4C)

3rdStringPG · July 22, 2013

Gauntlet for the Gold – COTT World’s Championship Match

Cameron Vessey (MAW) vs. Steve Flash (NYCW) vs. Cameron Jones (MAW) vs. Syd Collier (MAW) vs. Greg Black (PSW) vs. Silver Tiger (OLLIE)

International Tag Team Showcase

The Gilbert Brothers (4C/Canada) vs. Los Monteros (OLLIE/Mexico) vs. The Latino Kings (PWMAX/USA)

The Rip Chord Showcase

Jay Chord (TCW) & Casey Valentine (MAW) vs. Matthew Keith (PSW/MAW) & Findlay O’Farraday (PWMAX/MAW)

Inter-Promotional Faceoff

Antonio Del Veccio (4C) vs. Monty Trescarde (NYCW)

MAW Showcase

Robbie Wright & The Wright Kingdom vs. The Proletariat and ???

Non-Sanctioned Match

Tennessee William (NYCW/MAW) vs. “The Machine” (???)

The Debut of Mictlantecuhtli

Mictlantecuhtli (MAW) vs. Davis Wayne Newton (4C)

Rickymex · July 22, 2013

Gauntlet for the Gold – COTT World’s Championship Match

Cameron Vessey (MAW) vs. Steve Flash (NYCW) vs. Cameron Jones (MAW) vs. Syd Collier (MAW) vs. Greg Black (PSW) vs. Silver Tiger (OLLIE)

International Tag Team Showcase

The Gilbert Brothers (4C/Canada) vs. Los Monteros (OLLIE/Mexico) vs. The Latino Kings (PWMAX/USA)

The Rip Chord Showcase

Jay Chord (TCW) & Casey Valentine (MAW) vs. Matthew Keith (PSW/MAW) & Findlay O’Farraday (PWMAX/MAW)

Inter-Promotional Faceoff

Antonio Del Veccio (4C) vs. Monty Trescarde (NYCW)

MAW Showcase

Robbie Wright & The Wright Kingdom vs. The Proletariat and ???

Non-Sanctioned Match

Tennessee William (NYCW/MAW) vs. “The Machine” (???)

The Debut of Mictlantecuhtli

Mictlantecuhtli (MAW) vs. Davis Wayne Newton (4C)

JShmoopy · July 25, 2013

Gauntlet for the Gold – COTT World’s Championship Match

Cameron Vessey (MAW) vs. Steve Flash (NYCW) vs. Cameron Jones (MAW) vs. Syd Collier (MAW) vs. Greg Black (PSW) vs. Silver Tiger (OLLIE)

International Tag Team Showcase

The Gilbert Brothers (4C/Canada) vs. Los Monteros (OLLIE/Mexico) vs. The Latino Kings (PWMAX/USA)

The Rip Chord Showcase

Jay Chord (TCW) & Casey Valentine (MAW) vs. Matthew Keith (PSW/MAW) & Findlay O’Farraday (PWMAX/MAW)

Inter-Promotional Faceoff

Antonio Del Veccio (4C) vs. Monty Trescarde (NYCW)

MAW Showcase

Robbie Wright & The Wright Kingdom vs. The Proletariat and ???

Non-Sanctioned Match

Tennessee William (NYCW/MAW) vs. “The Machine” (???)

The Debut of Mictlantecuhtli

Mictlantecuhtli (MAW) vs. Davis Wayne Newton (4C)

Briskout · July 28, 2013

It was an hour before the biggest show in my career, biggest show in MAW history and many others in the back had never been in a show at this caliber. Sure – some of the bigger names (The Gilberts I suppose) have worked a bigger show – no one really knew what to expect. Oh, except for Dread. Dread was busy smoking a cigar, reading a newspaper and drinking a lemonade. It was as if he didn’t care what was going on – but I knew better. Uncle Peter told me the stories of Dread being the calmest voice in the early HGC days and if he really believed this COTT show was a launching pad, he was playing his role…

That’s when roll call was taken – by Marv. Marv’s been around longer than most people in the back that day and knew a lot of the names, especially all the former MAW names. I had just finished talking to Jay, Matt and Findlay about our match when I heard the echoing of a name…

”Greg? Greg Black?”

There was no response. As it was in MAW, we all yelled something back and even at Greg’s last show he commented “Bling bling ************.” I was expecting something…not nothing. He was booked in the main event…

”Has anybody heard from Greg?”

”His phone’s off.”

I quickly looked over and saw Mitch Naess standing there. The man who dreamt this idea and has been the main charge in booking and his guy, the guy we actually had planned to win it all, had abandoned us. Why? God only knows…

”Don’t you have any other numbers? Girlfriends? Anything?

Sam, who was always the calm one before MAW shows now looked infuriated. His fist was clenched, and I noticed, so was mine. As this was being run on our bill, under our promotion – everything was on the line for MAW. If Starrcade succeeded or failed, it would be pointed back to MAW. Not PSW. Not NYCW. Not 4C. No one else would care. But COTT was Sam’s design and in the end – the way COTT went, so did MAW.

It’s why we agreed to do this show. It’s why we agreed to take in all the costs. It’s why we were both upset. It’s why I woke up five minutes before show time with an ice pack on my face, with Cam, Sam and Jay standing over me in the makeshift office…

”I feel like I got hit by a truck.” Sam simply laughs.

”You did. The truck’s license plate read D-R-E-A-D.”

”What? What happened.”

”Well… Greg Black’s in Japan, according to Mitch. And, well, you flipped your lid. You jumped over a table and went to attack Mitch! Unfortunately for you, Dread was quicker and punched you square in the jaw.”

”What? Why?!” Once again Sam laughs.

”Son… It’s time you learned some of the basics of wrestling. First off – you never try to attack a staff worker. Was it his fault? Yes. If we were in the bar and he told me that, would I have knocked him out? Yes. But we’re backstage. Luckily, for everyone, Dread was there.”

”Luckily? I think my jaw is broken.”

“Good,” Jay replies, with a smirk on his face… “Maybe you’ll finally shut the **** up for two minutes. Didn’t your uncle ever tell you the time Dread whooped his ass when he got in Kyle Rhodes’ face?”

”No…”

“Oh…” Jay begins laughing. “It was my father’s favorite story from Hollyweird. He told it all the time, whenever Dread came up. Dread’s job has always been to defend staff, it’s sorta his nature. He’s taken down some of the biggest names. And you and your uncle.” Jay begins laughing as I shake my head.

”So what’s the plan then?”

”You’re going to stay back here until your match. Then you’re going to come back here. Thankfully, not everyone is insane. Larry Vessey’s taken the book for the evening. So enjoy your night off. And seriously, apologize to Mitch if you get a chance.”

Sam laughs once again as I sit up. Cam sits down next to me, iPhone out, and takes a picture.

”That’s an instagram classic. Don’t worry, I’ll wait until your match so none of those websites think there’s disunity back here… But damn son, you can’t take a punch?”

I flip Cam off as the opening bell is heard in the background and I flip on our TV. One good thing about the Delaware Auditorium? Closed circuit television in the back…

---Last Call For Predictions, 24 Hourish notice---

Briskout · July 29, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img59/6373/8kw0.jpg The Confederation of the Territories Presents Starrcade Live from the Delaware Auditorium, Friday, August Week 2</div> <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img560/6181/zljs.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img826/9923/ee2j.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img834/2527/huh4.jpg</div> ”Hello everyone and welcome to COTT’s Starrcade! Representing both Pro Wrestling MAX and the Mid Atlantic, I’m Marvin Earnest alongside two other great announcers in COTT, Pittsburgh’s Mitch Naess and New York’s Rock Downpour! Gentlemen, a pleasure!” ”As it should be Marv. The revolution kicks off tonight – not just in the Confederation but in wrestling when Pittsburgh’s own Greg Black wins the COTT World’s Championship.” ”If you really believe that, you’re out of your mind Mitch. Steve Flash may be the oldest one in the gauntlet tonight – but that experience didn’t come cheap.” ”No it didn’t! But we can’t count out any of the other men in the gauntlet – including OLLIE’s Silver Tiger! Speaking of OLLIE, joining us tonight for those who may wish to listen in Spanish is Ignacio Soto and Lorenzo Blanco! Hola muchachos!” ”You bring up a good point Marv - Silver Tiger and Cam Vessey are both champions in their respective promotions. Tiger is the Universal champion down in OLLIE and Cam Vessey, as you know, is the Mid Atlantic champion – his reign lasting over one year now.” ”Indeed. None of the other men are slouches though. The Dynamite Express are the current reigning tag champs in the Mid Atlantic and Steve Flash has held more championships then anyone else in this gauntlet. So either way it’ll be about who can withstand the pressure.” ”It’s history in the mak-“ <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img819/7277/zcel.jpg </div> Pink Floyd’s Dogs of War begins to play as the crowd pops. The COTT President, Dread, makes his way down as the crew gushes over his own accolades. He has a briefcase with him and gets into the ring. Ring announcer, 4C’s Terry Smith goes to announce Dread, but Dread shakes his head and calls for the microphone. ”Thanks for the gesture Terry – but we don’t need this show. Fans of wrestling came to tonight’s show not for the dramatics, but the wrestling. And that’s what each territory brings. Whether it’s traditional, hard nosed wrestling of MAW, the classic stylings of NYCW, the hardcore roughnecking of PSW, the high flying action of 4C, the great lucha libre tradition of OLLIE, the always intense, fast pace of the Coastal Zone or the newest member’s hard hitting, Japanese influenced explosive action of Pro Wrestling MAX – in the end of the day, it’s about wrestling and we will deliver!” The crowd cheers Dread’s cheap attempt to hype up each promotion as he continues. ”With that in mind, I do have some drama to bring to the ring tonight. One of our participants in tonight’s match has other engagements. See – Greg Black is stuck in Japan on a prior commitment so he’s had to forfeit his spot in tonight’s gauntlet. But no matter – he will be given a chance to obtain the belt as he did earn that chance at another show. Until then, we have one spot left in the Gauntlet for the Gold… “And we do have a nice interpromotional match to start off the show, don’t we Terry? So Antonio Del Vecchio, Monty Trescarde – tonight’s your lucky night. You two will be fighting each other and the winner advances into the gauntlet. Think of it as a warm up match for tonight’s main event… “Oh and one more thing… This briefcase contains the COTT World’s Championship… I figure, because we have a warm up match taking place – I might as well show them what they’re fighting for…” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img819/9737/n7jh.jpg</div> Dread opens the briefcase and begins to show off the new belt as the announcers react to the news with Mitch obviously upset, saying COTT should’ve chosen a PSW star to replace Greg Black.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img850/4271/hnis.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img689/2209/1kv2.jpg Winner Gets Last Spot in Gauntlet Antonio Del Veccio (4C) vs. Monty Trescarde (NYCW)</div> The first Starrcade match certainly won’t be remembered in twenty years for its form or style. It was a very typical MAW style match, as it would be. Del Veccio is a student of Rip Chord and Trescarde, wrestling in NYCW, wrestles a very similar style to MAW. The two put on an entertaining, if short match, that warms the fans up. Del Veccio gets the win with the Italian DDT. Antonio Del Veccio d. Monty Trescarde, 8:58, D ”What a match as Antonio Del Veccio is moving on to the Gauntlet! It’ll be interesting to see if this match will have any effect on the former 4C Champion. ”While I don’t normally agree with Trescarde’s actions in the ring, he put up a valiant effort! Good for him. Speaking of NYCW, turns out we have something happening backstage…” <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img811/296/4wzq.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img844/9479/7gsy.jpg</div> The cameras head backstage where they find Herb Stately and Tennessee William engaged in a conversation. ”We need to be ever vigilant Tenneesse… We’re going to find this freak before he finds us.” “I don’t know about this Herbie baby. Somethin’ just dun feel right in my wooden heart.” ”Have I ever stirred you wrong?” “Well… there was that one time you got me in a jailhouse rock.” ”Besides that. Didn’t I say to forget that?” “I guess I forgot to remember to forget Herbie. What are we looking for anyways? I’m all shook up back here!” As if on cue, the lights go out. There’s the sound of commotion, but just as quickly they turn on… <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img826/3848/l7fc.jpg</div> “It’s time.”</div></blockquote> ”That’s the Mean Machine! The Mean Machine is back!! I can’t believe it!!” ”And he’s got PSW official R.M. Stones. This is a PSW Rules match, and it looks to be starting in the back!” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img826/3848/l7fc.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img811/296/4wzq.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img844/9479/7gsy.jpg PSW Rules The Mean Machine vs. Tennessee William w/ Herb Stately</div> This match was more about brutality as the Mean Machine simply used EVERYTHING in the backstage area as a weapon. Of course, with no rules, this gave Stately a chance to get involved. Unfortunately for Stately, the Mean Machine would have nothing of it and sent Stately flying. Without Stately there, Tennessee had no shot and Machine easily ends this with the Mood Swing Neckbreaker. The Mean Machine d. Tennessee William, 9:59, D- ”That my friends was unsanctioned by COTT so we apologize if we offended you with that action.” ”Sorry? That’s the type of action you can only find in Pittsburgh Steel Wrestling! Seriously, get me that masked man’s number. He was BRUTAL!” ”Be it as it may, we have a MAW Showcase coming up ne-“ ”Oh my goodness, not this lunatic. No one ever can tell what he’s talking about!” <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img42/3667/k9em.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img35/4396/d4y8.jpg</div> Indeed, it was time for MAW’s resident anarchists, The Proletariat, as Green Day’s Working Class Hero was playing. However, rather than utilize the entrance, Citizens X & Y have come through the crowd, by the Proletariat section of the crowd which was much higher than their usual entrance side seating. The two work their way through the crowd before jumping the barricade and sliding into the ring. X, as usual, grabs the microphone. “It is now time to realize that our lives – the life of humanity – is no longer to be trusted with kings, priests, politicians or generals. The time for action is longer now, but it has passed us by. Therefore, we must make up lost ground. Tonight the first shots are fired. King Robert and his men, George and Nate? You will realize tonight the war begins – and we will win. But as I have said many times before, it is not about us. It is not about X and Y. It is for the people we revolutionize. With that in mind, we introduce our third member. Our partner. “Ladies and Gentlemen, the newest man to join our cause for freedom - This is Citizen KC.” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img833/5603/v94k.jpg</div> Out from the back comes a young worker. He doesn’t have much about him, as he gets into the ring in a very serious matter. X and Y shake his hand as they prepare for their match.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img42/3667/k9em.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img35/4396/d4y8.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img833/5603/v94k.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img22/7150/b62c.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img827/4691/pk98.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img694/1056/z7l5.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img402/6866/00ct.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img203/9797/0zhy.jpg The Proletariat (Citizens X, Y & KC) vs. The Wright Kingdom (Robbie Wright, George Wolfe & Nate DeMarcus) w/Lisa Bowen & Ernest Forthdyke-Hume</div> This was a match that referee Jay Fair had no control over from the beginning. It was brutal, fast paced and both teams were out for blood. Marv also gave us a reminder that George Wolfe, despite last month’s lost, still hadn’t been pinned in the ring and tonight could be the night someone pins the man. With no control in this match at all, Fair let the fists fly. While he wouldn’t regret the decision, the end spot certainly main him rethink things. The advantage would end up going to the Wright Kingdom, just for having the larger team… ”And Wolfe’s got KC up in a brainbuster! Look at the strength of George Wolfe!” ”AND HE DROPS HIM ON HIS HEAD!” ”Oh…my…God…. Gentlemen, I think KC is hurt.” The referee immediately calls for the bell and holds up the X sign over KC as Terry Smith announced the Wright Kingdom as the winners of the match. X and Y however aren’t finished and clothesline DeMarcus and Wolfe over the top, as Wright slides out before getting attack before checking on their partner. The Wright Kingdom d. The Proletariat, 13:24, D ”My goodness. A stretcher is now coming out…” ”I really don’t know how to react to that Marv. I think KC Glenn is legitimately injured…” ”Fans, we’re getting EMTs out here… While we do, we have a man who represents lucha libre and wrestling proudly, OLLIE and MAW’s Mr. Lucha III is in the back with some choice words for a rival of his…” <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img713/1428/jc5m.jpg</div> “Mictlantecuhtli. The name strikes fear in the hearts of children. The mere mention of it brings death. When I was growing up, my uncle Manny told me many stories of Mictlantecuhtli. His figure, stalking us at night time. On Dia de Los Muertos, we all hid from his touch. We all knew if caught, we would shame our family – or worse, end up burning in hell for our mistake. “Religion, amigo… It’s not my thing anymore. I’ve grown up. Do you think you can scare me Mictlantecuhtli? Do you think I’m afraid of shaming my family? You were right – this mask has shamed it. The man who wore it before me shamed my family… The man who came before me already ruined my family’s name… And therefore, we have no fear. We have no shame. Your mask is supposed to be something I am intimidated of? When my uncle gave me this mask, there was a desperation. “Mictlantecuhtli – I came here to fulfill the American dream. I came here to bring glory to my family once again, to bring prestige to this mask. Tonight – because of you, I don’t get a chance to represent lucha libre. You however, you do. So good luck muchacho. You’re going to need it. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img89/3503/z8cg.jpg</div> As Lucha III is finishing his interview, Mictlantecuhtli is in the ring. “When blood appears, you must beware.” He drops the microphone, leaving the announce team pondering what exactly he meant as his match gets started. <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img812/6723/ks5l.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/3503/z8cg.jpg Davis Wayne Newton vs. Mictlantecuhtli</div> This was not a match as much as it was a mugging as Mictlantecuhtli brought it to the 4C star and Newton wasn’t able to escape the quick, clubbing blows of Mictlantecuhtli who finished this match as quickly as it started with a Cobra Clutch for the W. Mictlantecuhtli d. Davis Wayne Newton, 2:37, D ”Very impressive debut by Mictlantecuhtli… Gentlemen, if you have an opportunity to ever debut that man – avoid it. I still get nightmares.” ”No need to tell me twice. That man is sick in the head.” ”Ruthless though.” ”And now – one of our big tag matches. It’s the three way interpromotional tag team match!” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img819/9460/6gc8.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img580/1007/ccz2.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img138/4853/n8ok.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img845/5954/x5xl.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img818/6823/xmmn.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img818/2237/wae5.jpg Los Monteros vs. The Latino Kings vs. The Gilbert Brothers</div> Even with the MAW tag champs in the gauntlet, this would probably be the standard if COTT Tag belts were ever created. Ten tag title reigns between the three teams backs up three of the most experienced teams in COTT and, despite the three way approach to it (limiting it to two men at a time) all three teams work fluidly to put together a good match. The main story? The brothers versus the hermanos as the Monteros and the Gilberts kept most of the action to them as none of the four men were keen to tag to the heel Kings. This fed the Kings up quite a bit and the two frustrated Latinos took matters into their own hand, getting a blind tag on Gino Montero. Montero, confused by the blind tag argued with referee Michael Bull and both Kings took advantage on this taking out the Gilberts with Rudy Velasquez getting the pin on Joe for the win. The Latino Kings d. Los Monteros, The Gilbert Brothers, 17:41, C- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img845/8973/qh6z.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img197/6228/92j5.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img401/2385/5hr2.jpg</div> The match isn’t even over before Rage Against the Machine’s Bulls on Parade as the Succession, Mid Atlantic Champion Cameron Vessey, Casey Valentine and TCW’s Jay Chord, make their way to the ring in Superman shirts. The Kings are quick to leave, as do the Monteros. Vessey simply grabs Joe Gilbert and tosses him over the top as Casey Valentine is the first on the microphone, much to the distaste of the fans. One of the oldest MAW chants begins, as the crowd shouts “Go Home Casey.” ”Will you please shut up? I came out here, not for some bullshit of a bunch of twenty six year olds living in their parents basement who play video games, I came out here to declare that tonight and for the forseeable future, the Succession is back. Your future COTT World’s Heavyweight Chaaaaampion, the Second Generation Superstar, Cameron Vessey. Your next TCW World Champion – “The Icon” Jay Chord. And, most importantly… NO YOU SHUT UP!” Casey can’t continue the introductions as another classic MAW chant has started, “**** you Casey has started. Casey begins jawing as Cam Vessey gets on the microphone. ”Respect means nothing to these morons Casey. Don’t worry about it. See tonight – that big gold belt Dread showed us? It’s coming home with me. I’m confident. I don’t care if I have to pin every single man in the ring – I’ll do it because I’m just that good. That’s why I’m the Mid Atlantic champion. That’s why I’m the only man in the MAW to win EVERY accolade. And I’ll do the same in COTT. Just like Jay Chord is going to do in the TCW.” Cam flips the microphone to Jay Chord. “Oh yes. It’s good to be here, COTT Starrcade. And see, it’s called that because you have the future of wrestling right here, stars like myself, Cam and Casey who have fallen from heaven. And tonight, I have one more shirt. See, Matty, you want to fight. That’s honorable. But your partner isn’t wrestling royalty. Your partner is some bum my father found, probably in the bar, who couldn’t wrestle himself out of the paper bag he drinks his liquor from.” The crowd boos Jay’s insults at Findlay’s heritage as he continues. “No respect here in the Mid Atlantic – as always. Listen, Matty. We’ll fight another night if you’re that interested. But tonight… In front of these fans? I don’t feel like it. Instead, we’ll beat the crap ou-” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img268/2491/tlr1.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img593/7584/gvu5.jpg</div> Before Chord can finish, the chords of Mozart’s Dies Irae begins to play as Keith and O’Farraday, both sporting new looks, make their way down to the ring. Cam shrugs his shoulders and heads to the back, passing by both men who have been after his championship in the past few months, leaving this match to be a fair two on two match.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img268/2491/tlr1.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img593/7584/gvu5.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img845/8973/qh6z.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img401/2385/5hr2.jpg Findlay O’Farraday & Matthew Keith vs. Jay Chord & Casey Valentine</div> There’s always a risk when putting four men who normally don’t tag together in a tag match. While O’Farraday and Keith have tagged a total of six times in their career, and Chord and Valentine have tagged – the risk still remained but these four delivered, delivering the best match under the Valentine Era in MAW. The big storyline was Keith and Chord. Chord refused to take Keith on fresh from a tag, but would tag in whenever Valentine wore him down. This wasn’t like the previous tag match, full of high spots, but this was a solid brawl, with some technical ability shining through, showing that all four men could main event in any of the Big Three, if given the right push. When Matthew Keith finally did get his hands on Jay Chord, the crowd absolutely lost it – popping louder than it had all night. Findlay had taken Casey to the outside, as he was looking to get his hands on Valentine all night. This left just Keith and Chord and Keith took full advantage, absolutely dominating the surprised Chord. That domination led to Keith locking in the Proton Lock, and what Keith thought was the win… Until out of nowhere, a man came flying off the top rope with a dropkick causing Jay Fair to call for the bell. O’Farraday & Keith d. Chord & Valentine via DQ, 26:37, C ”What the hell… Is that Edd Stone?” <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img593/5980/3rsv.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img593/7584/gvu5.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img845/8973/qh6z.jpg</div> Indeed it was, as the 24 Hour Party Animal began laying boots into the downed Keith. Jay Chord immediately got up and helped the assault on Keith. O’Farraday, who had chased Valentine off, was nowhere to be found as Stone lifted up Keith for Chord and Chord hit his patented Cradle Piledriver on Keith. However, the punishment wasn’t over as Stone, as fast he was, hit the Party’s Over on Keith as Chord grabbed a microphone. Meanwhile, Stone takes the extra shirt Chord brought to ringside earlier and puts it on. “You had your opportunity to join us Keith. But you chose pride. You chose to satisfy yourself. Don’t you get it? We are the future of wrestling and you’re missing the boat. I could’ve gotten you in TCW, I could’ve gotten you in SWF or even that bush league Sam Strong runs. Look at us. You’re looking at Edd Stone and Jay Chord. WE ARE THE BUSINESS. Without us, there would be nothing. And you? You’re just a fool. Between us, we’ve won eight championships and a tournament. If you throw in C-V-2, that’s another three championships and four more tournaments. You’ve accomplished nothing. We could’ve taken you right to the top. But now? Now you’re just a bloody mess on the mat.” Chord spits on Keith, before handing the microphone to Stone. “Oh man, what’s up Pittsburgh?!” The crowd boos at Stone’s mistake as he smiles. “Man, when I found out we’re going to be in a dry county tonight with the TCW road show, I was bummed. I was like ‘where the heck’s the party!!’ Then Jay invited me over here and he showed me a party. Kicking this disrespectful punk’s ass! Yeeeeah! So check it out, I got some permission from the big boys in TCW to spend some time in MAW and in two weeks, you guys have another shindig. So Matty? You’re looking at your opponent. I hope you’re a little more prepared than you were tonight because I’m coming full steam ahead, as only a Stone can!!! Yeeeeeow!” Stone drops the microphone on Matthew Keith as he and Chord pose in the ring as Rage Against the Machine’s Bulls on Parade plays.</div></blockquote> ”My goodness… Edd Stone here on Starrcade! This truly is a night of stars!” ”Too bad Mr. Stone couldn’t debut in a more respectable matter… Speaking of respect, we’ve got a special video to show before tonight’s gauntlet… Hopefully we get some medical help for Matthew Keith while that’s happening.” <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The video begins with a shot of the classic wrestling match between George Hackenschmidt and Frank Gotch – the first World’s Heavyweight Championship match. ”The World’s Heavyweight Championship – a symbol of respect, a symbol of pride, a symbol of wrestling. George Hackenschmidt, Frank Gotch, Joe Stetcher, Strangler Lewis, Stanislaus Zbyskzo – all men of championship caliber.” As each name is said, a shot of one of their championship matches are shown. ”However, in 1960 - something changed the way of wrestling. It began with the great Iron Michael Mulligan…” The mention and picture of Iron Michael Mulligan brings a decent pop. ”The last recognized undisputed World’s Champion wrestled in a match that ended beyond the rules. As some organizations and athletic commissions recognized one man as champion, Boston, New York and Pittsburgh all recognized Mulligan as the World Champion. There became a split amongst the championship.” Various shots of champions in the 1960s and 1970s are shown, Dan Stone as AAFW Champion, Iron Michael Mulligan holding both the Boston and APWF belts, Crippler Ray Kingman with the California belt and this quickly fades to black. ”This brought turmoil. Soon rose a business, not a wrestling company. They began to destroy the wrestling world. They began to destroy the lineage of belts, destroying the legacy of Gotch, the legacy of Hackenschmidt, the legacy of Strangler Lewis and the legacy of Mulligan.” The screen remains black until a bright light is shown, which is revealed to be the COTT World’s Championship that Dread showed earlier. ”Tonight however – there is peace in the Wrestling World. Tonight, a true World’s champion is crown. Tonight – six men representing the best of the Confederation of the Territories fight for a unified belt, for a unified cause and only one man can be named the World’s Heavyweight Champion. Wrestling world – This is Starrcade. This is your World’s Heavyweight Championship Match.</div></blockquote> ”And here we go, MAW Tag Team Champions in the ring, Herb Stately, their manager at ringside. Their first match against each other is the first round of the Gauntlet!” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img819/9737/n7jh.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img577/78/w9ir.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img7/4862/fpax.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img826/4649/abff.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img197/6228/92j5.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img850/4271/hnis.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img13/8498/h0dw.jpg The Starrcade Gauntlet for the Gold Round 1: Syd Collier vs. Cameron Jones</div> And here we go. The first round was the first match up between the Sam Keith Classic and MAW Tag Team champions. Collier and Jones actually had a decent match with each other too, trading blows with each other. However, they also had each other scouted out well. It came to who would be the smarter one, and Collier survived thanks to his cunningness as when Jones went to hit the Rip Chord DDT on his partner, Collier reversed it into a Northern Lights Suplex and locked in the Texas Cloverleaf for the three count. Syd Collier d. Cameron Jones, 9:28, E+ Collier and Jones exchange a handshake as Jones, clearly upset by the lost opportunity, heads to the outside to stand alongside Herb Stately. As Collier is waiting, the music of Antonio Del Veccio plays bringing out the next entrant in the gauntlet. <div style="text-align:center;">Round 2: Syd Collier w/Herb Stately & Cameron Jones vs. Antonio Del Veccio</div> Del Veccio is like a bat out of hell and the crowd gets behind him as he takes the fight to Collier. Collier however, is nearly ready for Del Veccio’s every move and just like before, when Del Veccio goes for his version of the Rip Chord DDT, the Italian DDT, Collier is quick to attempt to reverse it. Unlike Joens however, Del Veccio manages to block the Northern Lights Suplex and actually hit the Italian DDT on not just Collier, but on Jones who attempts to run interference for his partner and the 4C Superstar avenges his loss at the Sam Keith Classic and advances to the next round. Antonio Del Veccio d. Syd Collier, 10:47, D Del Veccio isn’t going to stand by idly as he backs himself near the corner, in a defensive position. The Dynamite Express don’t bother continuing the fight however as Dropkick Murphy’s Fortunate Son plays signifying the entrance of one man, the Mid Atlantic Champion – Cameron Vessey. ”And here he comes, the most decorated man in MAW history against the protégé of the MAW founder. This is going to be good.” <div style="text-align:center;">Round 3: Antonio Del Veccio vs. Cameron Vessey</div> Both men meet head on in the middle of the ring and a brawl breaks out. The announce team comment this is Del Veccio’s third match of the night and, if Vessey plans on winning the belt, he’ll need to wrestle three of his own while Del Veccio would have a total of five matches to win the championship – both men facing a much different challenge in the Gauntlet for the Gold. Del Veccio looked like he was riding high on adrenaline and might get what the announce team considered to be an upset, but the larger Vessey kept the fight up and managed to keep Del Veccio down for the count with the Vessey Driver. Cameron Vessey d. Antonio Del Veccio, 15:43, D+ Cam Vessey wasn’t interested in waiting for his next opponent however as he picked up Antonio and tossed him over the top rope. The lack of sportsmanship brought out his next opponent however, OLLIE’s Universal champion, Silver Tiger. ”A champion versus champion match!! This is going to be a top notch match right here.” <div style="text-align:center;">Round 4: Cameron Vessey vs. Silver Tiger</div> If Vessey’s match with Mr. Lucha III at the Sam Keith Classic was any indication, he not only could match up with the luchador style, he could go toe-to-toe with luchadors and produce good matches. Despite Tiger’s different style, being more of a high flier, Vessey meshed well. The crowd, not familiar with Tiger, certainly got behind the OLLIE representative as Vessey used every maneuver he could to get an advantage but it would be solid wrestling that won this as Vessey managed to hit the Vessey Driver on his second opponent, putting Tiger down for the count bringing him into the final round of the Gauntlet for the Gold. Cameron Vessey d. Silver Tiger, 17:53, C- ”Cam Vessey looks exhausted. He just fought for over a half hour and he still has Steve Flash to contend with!” ”And these two have an interesting, but short past with each other. In 2011, it would be Cam Vessey who Steve Flash defeated in the Rip Chord Invitational finals.” ”Indeed and if history shows us right, the belt could be heading to New York.” While this was happening, Silver Tiger could be seen arguing with referee Benito Garcia, the OLLIE referee. Garcia is clearly not impressed by Tiger and points to the back but Tiger still is upset. ”And clearly, Silver Tiger is confused – he must’ve thought it was two out of three falls.” ”Well he’s certainly disappointed then. But here comes the living legend now, Steve Flash! Here. We. Go!” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img819/9737/n7jh.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img826/4649/abff.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img197/6228/92j5.jpg COTT World’s Heavyweight Championship Final Round – Gauntlet for the Gold Steve Flash vs. Cameron Vessey</div> Here we go indeed. Most people wouldn’t buy Cam Vessey as the guy who could wrestle an hour in a single night, due to his tag experience, but here he was – in the second half hour of the night. And no one would buy that Steve Flash looked like the fresher man in a match either, but again, the 47 year old brought it. The two never really look to let up, Vessey despite exhaustion, Flash despite age and both looked like they could go all night, exchanging blows and technical moves. But the King of the Indies certainly had the experience factor… ”Steve Flash has been wrestling longer than Cameron Vessey has been alive and that experience is certainly coming out tonight. Everytime Vessey looks like he’s going to get ahead, Flash has a move up his sleeve.” ”I’ve seen Flash escape some of the best moves in the business too Marv. He has a reversal to every move in the business.” ”Cam Vessey cannot say the same though as Steve Flash just nailed the Flash Bang! It’s over!!” ..1 ..2 KICKOUT. The crowd cannot believe it as Vessey barely got his shoulder up. Flash, upset, goes for another pin but it is once again only a two count. This time, he gets up and looks to be setting up another Flash Bang but Vessey, instead of standing up, rolls to the outside. Flash doesn’t look too patient as he rebounds from the opposite side of the ring and goes for a diving plancha but misses crashing into the steel barricade. ”This is the advantage Vessey has needed all match!” Vessey rolls Steve Flash into the ring and picks up the veteran.. ”Vessey Driver! I can’t believe it!” It’s academic. The three count awards Vessey the win much to the chargin of the fans and announce team. Cameron Vessey d. Steve Flash, 26:14, C- Cameron Vessey doesn’t even bother standing, rising only to his knees as the ref lifts up his arm in victory handing him the COTT World’s Championship. He holds it high as we fade to the logo. ”A mistake by Steve Flash leads us to perhaps one of the most deserving, but cocky individuals in the entire Confederation holding the big gold belt up high! Cam Vessey is the first COTT World’s Champion. Cam Vessey is victorious.” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img39/5247/9eor.jpg Copyright 2013 – Confederation of the Territories</div> Final Show Grade - C- Predictions Phantom Stranger - 14 Rickymex - 14 3rdStringPG - 13 Slayen - 13 JShmoopy - 12 Midnightnick – 11 With the tie – I decided to hold off for one more event, the Battle for the Mid Atlantic as I didn’t have a tie breaker for Starrcade. So… I’ll have a tiebreaker or something. Because the prize is something I only really need one person for (although I wouldn’t mind two, it’d be wicked hard.) Plus it gives everyone one last shot to win…it…all…. Dun dun dun. (Okay enough drama) Also - So... Greg Black. Yeah. I didn't realize he had Japanese commitments. Stupid PGHW. It changed the way everything was going, but certainly opened up another door - and that'll be shown over the next couple of weeks as Greg Black's disappearance fixed another future one - I hope? We'll see. Next Post: Uncle Petey comes to town.

Briskout · July 29, 2013

I was in the back, where I had been pretty much confined for the night as the main event ran. Cam looked like a superstar out there. That’s when I heard the dreaded knock on the door. Either someone was very stupid and did something wrong, or Jay Chord learned manners in TCW. I shouted for it to open…

<div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img29/1483/51yb.jpg</div>

”Uncle Peter?”

“The one and only!”

He flashes the smile that gave him a million boos as I simply looked at him. He comes in and gives me a hug. While I loved working heel, here was the reason that unless I went to Mexico under a mask, I could never… EVER… be a face here in the States. Peter Valentine was easily the most hated man in wrestling. And not just in the “oh he’s a great heel way.” This was the man stained the Valentine name. This man took the name Valentine and made it synonymous with bad behavior, with drunkenness, with divorce, with adultery, with bad wrestling…

The only good thing that ever came out of my uncle was the fact he got Rip to train me. If Rip Chord didn’t train me, I wouldn’t know how to be a heel because it’s more fun, I’d just know how to be a dick. Like my uncle. Finally, he lets go of the hug.

“How’s it going nephew?”

”Uh… Well we’re in the middle of our biggest show of the year.” I point to the television screen which has Steve Flash and Cam Vessey in the ring.

“I noticed. A lot of ‘big names’ back here.” Despite his best attempt at masking the sarcasm, it came out anyways. “Speaking of big names – I want to Sam Strong this company.” I just looked at him. I couldn’t tell if I was masking my ‘you’re a dumbass face’ as well as he masked his sarcasm but he stared right back.

”Uncle… What does that mean??”

“Well… I was fired by that midget Daniels from USPW. Right in the middle of my National title reign too! I couldn’t believe it. They ain’t getting it back either.” He chuckles at himself before continuing. “So I need a place to work. With Sammy retired, I decided – who better than my favorite nephew in the business.”

”I’m your only nephew Uncle. But MAW… We’re about the future. We’ve always been about the future.” As I finish that statement, Steve Flash is hitting a Flash Bang on Cam Vessey on the tv and my uncle just points to the screen.

“Steve Flash is the future?”

”This is the Confederation. He’s from NYCW. That’s not my fault. Maybe I could talk to Cam about talking to his father into hiring you for NYCW? I think it’d be a better fit.”

“Err. No. Larry and I aren’t exactly friends. Look – I’m telling you, give me a chance. I’ll deliver. I care about the future.”

”What future Uncle? Yours? Or wrestling’s? It’s just – I don’t know. It’s not the vision Rip had for MAW. It’s not the vision Sam has. It’s certainly not the vision I have. Uncle, I just don’t know.”

“Err… What if… I manage someone? I don’t have to go into the ring right away.”

”Uncle – I’ve heard you talk on the microphone. You’re not exactly manager material.”

“Look I’ll do anything! Just, help a family member out! Family first after all.” I sigh. Cam had just gotten the pin on Steve and this was supposed to be a time of celebration, yet here was my 50 year old uncle begging for a job. Didn’t he put into retirement? Didn’t he have some sort of future saved up?

On the other hand – my uncle had enough heat on him to help some guys get over. It was a tough decision. And not one I would have to make as the door flung open and Jay, Edd and Cam came in spraying beer over each other. My uncle Peter avoids getting hit with anything and slips out of the door as they chuck half filled beer cans at me. I catch one, but the other hits me and I realize, this isn’t just a celebration – it’s beer can tag. And I’m left to ponder the biggest decision of my life. Do I help my uncle out or do I keep true to the vision of MAW…

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<div style="text-align:center;">Mid Atlantic Wrestling and the Confederation of the Territories is proud to present

The Battle for the Mid Atlantic</div>

Mid Atlantic Wrestling is back and in full force with one of the fan favorites in our calendar year – the Battle for the Mid Atlantic. The twenty five man, over the top battle royal is sure to be a crowd pleaser, as it always is. But before the main event, there is business that will be settled.

The COTT World’s Champion, Cameron Vessey will be defending his belt against the man who missed his opportunity two weeks ago – Greg Black. Last time they met, Vessey and Black fought in an MAW Classic, and Vessey-Black II should be no different as this time the COTT World’s Championship is on the line!

Speaking of no love lost, Edd Stone stuck his nose in business it didn’t belong last month attacking Matthew Keith when Keith looked to put away Jay Chord. The two have a match set up a the Battle for the Mid Atlantic, but will revenge be enough for Matty to get the win or will the House of Stone reign supreme in the Mid Atlantic?

That isn’t the only grudge match of sorts on the cards – Findlay O’Farraday wasn’t too pleased with the Succession’s antics either and he will be given his own chance to get his hands on the man who slandered his name, Jay Chord in an old fashioned Street Fight!

PLUS: Mr. Lucha III has a championship defense against Casey Valentine, Citizen X takes on George Wolfe in the Million Dollar Challenge and Cameron Jones looks to even up the war against The Mean Machine.

All this and much much more at the Battle for the Mid Atlantic!

Prediction Key

Million Dollar Challenge: Citizen X vs. George Wolfe

The Mean Machine vs. Cameron Jones

MAW American Championship: Mr. Lucha III © vs. Casey Valentine

Street Fight: Findlay O’Farraday vs. Jay Chord

Matthew Keith vs. Edd Stone

COTT World’s Championship: Cameron Vessey © vs. Greg Black

25 Man Battle Royal: Ace Youngblood, Cameron Jones, Casey Valentine, Cip Conduit, Citizen X, Citizen Y, Copperhead, Deuce Deadline, El Mitico Jr., Findlay O’Farraday, George Wolfe, Keith Vegas, Matthew Keith, Max Mayhem, Mictlantecuhtli, Miller Fforde, Mr. Lucha III, Nate DeMarcus, Penfold Perdition, Robbie Wright, Svensson, Syd Collier, Tennessee William, The Architect, The Mean Machine

Tiebreaker

Who will be the final four in the battle royal?

What will be match of the night?

Rickymex · July 29, 2013

Million Dollar Challenge: Citizen X vs. George Wolfe

The Mean Machine vs. Cameron Jones

MAW American Championship: Mr. Lucha III © vs. Casey Valentine

Street Fight: Findlay O’Farraday vs. Jay Chord

Matthew Keith vs. Edd Stone

25 Man Battle Royal: Ace Youngblood, Cameron Jones, Casey Valentine, Cip Conduit, Citizen X, Citizen Y, Copperhead, Deuce Deadline, El Mitico Jr., Findlay O’Farraday, George Wolfe, Keith Vegas, Matthew Keith, Max Mayhem, Mictlantecuhtli, Miller Fforde, Mr. Lucha III, Nate DeMarcus, Penfold Perdition, Robbie Wright, Svensson, Syd Collier, Tennessee William, The Architect, The Mean Machine

Tiebreaker

Who will be the final four in the battle royal? Findlay O’Farraday/Casey Valentine/ The Mean Machine/Matthew Keith

What will be match of the night? Matthew Keith vs. Edd Stone

Slayen · July 29, 2013

First, KC GLENN IN THE HOUSE!..... sorry, had to get that out of system. And I hope he's not actually injured cause that would really suck.

Second, Edd Stone?! At this point if the entire Syndicate crashes a show I'm not sure I'd blink an eye.

Third, Peter Valentine..... oh boy, that's going to be interesting.

And finally, predictions:

Million Dollar Challenge: Citizen X vs. George Wolfe

The Proletariat NEED a win at this point

The Mean Machine vs. Cameron Jones

Street Fight: Findlay O’Farraday vs. Jay Chord

And he's going to use every dirty trick he knows to do it

Matthew Keith vs. Edd Stone

25 Man Battle Royal: Ace Youngblood, Cameron Jones, Casey Valentine, Cip Conduit, Citizen X, Citizen Y, Copperhead, Deuce Deadline, El Mitico Jr., Findlay O’Farraday, George Wolfe, Keith Vegas, Matthew Keith, Max Mayhem, Mictlantecuhtli, Miller Fforde, Mr. Lucha III, Nate DeMarcus, Penfold Perdition, Robbie Wright, Svensson, Syd Collier, Tennessee William, The Architect, The Mean Machine

Tiebreaker

Who will be the final four in the battle royal? Matthew Keith, Tennessee William, Casey Valentine and Nigel Svensson

What will be match of the night? Vessey/Black

JShmoopy · July 29, 2013

Million Dollar Challenge: Citizen X vs. George Wolfe

Unless you are just burying X, Y, and KC; Proletariat has to win this, maybe it's a DQ victory.

The Mean Machine vs. Cameron Jones

That's a very excellent render, that mask is awesome.

Street Fight: Findlay O’Farraday vs. Jay Chord

Matthew Keith vs. Edd Stone

I guess since you are just borrowing him, it doesn't matter how angry he is for being told to lose to someone less popular than him.

25 Man Battle Royal: Ace Youngblood, Cameron Jones, Casey Valentine, Cip Conduit, Citizen X, Citizen Y, Copperhead, Deuce Deadline, El Mitico Jr., Findlay O’Farraday, George Wolfe, Keith Vegas, Matthew Keith, Max Mayhem, Mictlantecuhtli, Miller Fforde, Mr. Lucha III, Nate DeMarcus, Penfold Perdition, Robbie Wright, Svensson, Syd Collier, Tennessee William, The Architect, The Mean Machine

I'm predicting a big night for Matt, first he beats Stone, then he wins the battle royale. I'm probably so wrong.

Tiebreaker

Who will be the final four in the battle royal? Casey Valentine, Matthew Keith, Findlay O'Farraday, Robbie Wright

What will be match of the night? Matthew Keith vs Edd Stone

Briskout · July 29, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">---TEW.COM EXCLUSIVE--- Peter Valentine fired from USPW, Appears Backstage at COTT’s Starrcade</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">Wrestling fans tuned into the first interpromotional event in a long time that saw Sam Keith’s creation, the Confederation of the Territories, put on what many considered a good affair that could see all of the COTT promotions gain some momentum in the months to come. It was held during the Welcome to the Jungle weekend (which saw Angry Gilmore win this year’s Jungle Rumble, and the best match come between Eric Eisen and Randy Bumfhole) in Delaware. While we have some awesome pictures from the show, check out Cam Vessey’s instagram for our personal favorite: Black and Blue Casey Valentine, we have one exclusive report coming out of the MAW camp that Peter Valentine was in the house. Peter, who isn’t exactly a favorite of anybody’s, was supposedly in house to support nephew Casey who took over the MAW book earlier in the year. But, we here at TEW.com know better as earlier that day, Peter was fired from the USPW. While we have no idea why, right now, with Dean Daniels now in charge over in the USPW – Peter had about as much pull as he did in TCW after Sam Strong left there as well and odds are, Dean had enough of the talentless hack’s attempts to remain relevant. With Casey in charge in MAW – it’s very likely that Peter could have petitioning his nephew for a job and if MAW is the future of wrestling, and the future of wrestling has Peter Valentine somehow involved, I don’t want to be involved in wrestling anymore… Please Sam Keith, don’t let Casey Valentine hire Peter.</div></div></blockquote>

Briskout · July 29, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="Slayen" data-cite="Slayen" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>First, KC GLENN IN THE HOUSE!..... sorry, had to get that out of system. And I hope he's not actually injured cause that would really suck. Second, Edd Stone?! At this point if the entire Syndicate crashes a show I'm not sure I'd blink an eye. Third, Peter Valentine..... oh boy, that's going to be interesting. The Proletariat NEED a win at this point </div></blockquote> KC Glenn was someone I resisted hiring at the beginning. He had Japanese dates for one (still does) and is in EVERY CV Indy dynasty. Hopefully I can move him down a different road. Edd Stone is my favorite Stone. He has... uh... character. Plus why not make the backstage WORSE while he's around... And Peter... I'm so torn on hiring him or not. We shall see <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Also - Citizen X needs a win. Doesn't mean he'll be getting one, but in ALL of his appearances in 2013 across the world, he's 4-14-1. He's barely going even in IPW (3-1-3) and everywhere else he has no wins outside of his 1 win in MAW against Nate DeMarcus. Does that mean he'll win? I don't know. We'll see. <img alt=";)" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/wink.png.686f06e511ee1fbf6bdc7d82f6831e53.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="JShmoopy" data-cite="JShmoopy" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div> Unless you are just burying X, Y, and KC; Proletariat has to win this, maybe it's a DQ victory. That's a very excellent render, that mask is awesome. I guess since you are just borrowing him, it doesn't matter how angry he is for being told to lose to someone less popular than him. I'm predicting a big night for Matt, first he beats Stone, then he wins the battle royale. I'm probably so wrong.</div></blockquote> -See above on X lol -I love the render. It's the only reason I am running this Mean Machine angle. -I am borrowing him though. Loans, creative control, etc. Although Jay surprisingly took the job at Starrcade. -Big night for someone. Maybe Peter Valentine. Who knows. <_<

Phantom Stranger · July 29, 2013

Million Dollar Challenge: Citizen X vs. George Wolfe

The Mean Machine vs. Cameron Jones

Street Fight: Findlay O’Farraday vs. Jay Chord

Matthew Keith vs. Edd Stone

25 Man Battle Royal: Ace Youngblood, Cameron Jones, Casey Valentine, Cip Conduit, Citizen X, Citizen Y, Copperhead, Deuce Deadline, El Mitico Jr., Findlay O’Farraday, George Wolfe, Keith Vegas, Matthew Keith, Max Mayhem, Mictlantecuhtli, Miller Fforde, Mr. Lucha III, Nate DeMarcus, Penfold Perdition, Robbie Wright, Svensson, Syd Collier, Tennessee William, The Architect, The Mean Machine

Tiebreaker

Who will be the final four in the battle royal? Keith, Wolfe, Valentine, Findlay

What will be match of the night? Keith/Stone.

Midnightnick · July 29, 2013

Million Dollar Challenge: Citizen X vs. George Wolfe

The Mean Machine vs. Cameron Jones

Street Fight: Findlay O’Farraday vs. Jay Chord

Matthew Keith vs. Edd Stone

25 Man Battle Royal: Ace Youngblood, Cameron Jones, Casey Valentine, Cip Conduit, Citizen X, Citizen Y, Copperhead, Deuce Deadline, El Mitico Jr., Findlay O’Farraday, George Wolfe, Keith Vegas, Matthew Keith, Max Mayhem, Mictlantecuhtli, Miller Fforde, Mr. Lucha III, Nate DeMarcus, Penfold Perdition, Robbie Wright, Svensson, Syd Collier, Tennessee William, The Architect, The Mean Machine

Briskout · July 31, 2013

The Battle for the Mid Atlantic had a lively mood. Everyone was jovial. It was the first time, in a long time, no one had done something to disturb the peace. Heck, even old man Herb didn't fart like he's done so many times in the past. In one corner, Matty and Edd were going over their match. In another corner, Jay, Cam, Miller Fforde and The Architect were playing Super Smash Brothers Melee. It was the first time the entire locker room had gotten together like this for a while. It might have been the fact we all knew tonight was a big night, it might have been the fact that Sam's pre-show speech wasn't chockful of 80s hair metal references, it might have been the high off of Starrcade or it might have been the fact we all knew bad news was bound to come.

Even Greg Black was messing around. "begging" Findlay for a job and mega push in PWMax. The old guard, Jean, X, Sam and Ed Monton, who had recently been hired to be a second road agent, were discussing something - a storyline involving The Machine and The Proletariat perhaps? I wasn't too sure, nor did I care. Tonight was going to be a success. It had to be. It was the plan after all. After the success of Starrcade, everyone in COTT seemed to benefit. OLLIE's VIVO! TV was amazing as of late, PSW's Heaven on Fire saw Findlay fight an awesome match with Madman Boone, even 4C saw some benefit with Davis Wayne Newton getting the rub and getting a title shot (although a losing one) at One Night Only. The only issue? No one was causing any issues...

That's when my phone rang. I usually ignore it this close to show time, especially since I was in the opening match - but something urged me to check it. Or at the least, turn it off. Having a Latin recording of the Agnus Dei chant as my ringtone certainly turned heads, it was more for my brother the priest than anything else, but I saw "Jeff S." was calling... Now, unless SWF really was desperate for tips, there had to be a good reason Jefferson Stardust was calling the head booker of MAW - even though we had stayed in touch since he moved on to SWF, it wasn't like we were buddies. And he knew tonight was Battle for the Mid Atlantic...

<div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img594/3316/jp1o.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img27/4207/l9fc.jpg</div>

"This is Casey, what's up Jeff?"

"Casey, you're not going to believe this..."

Briskout · July 31, 2013

<div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img28/9924/gms3.jpg The Confederation of the Territories Presents Mid Atlantic Wrestling’s The Battle for the Mid Atlantic!</div> <div style="text-align:center;">DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING http://imageshack.us/a/img835/5366/ngu3.jpg Huey Cannonball 1985-2013</div> The Battle for the Mid Atlantic opens on a somber note as Marv Earnest stands in the middle of the ring with a trophy in his hand. As the bells ring throughout the arena, an applause can be heard throughout the arena and many MAW stars make their way to the entrance as a sign of respect for their fallen comrade. After the bells finish, and a moment of silence takes place, Marv finally begins. <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img834/782/ve3j.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img689/3451/h3lv.jpg</div> ”Ladies and Gentlemen, tonight is more than just business for the MAW. Tonight, we honor an employee, a man who was headed to the top. He was struck down in an automobile accident this week, but his memory lives. Huey Cannonball, who was a two time tag team champion here in the MAW was a man who lost his life too fast. That’s why, all the profits from tonight will go to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Not only that, but tonight – the Battle for the Mid Atlantic winner will be crowned the first winner of the Cannonball Cup! And with that, we will also award the winner the #1 Contendership at Where It All Begins Again, an idea Huey thought of before leaving MAW. Tonight, we not only fight for pride, we not only fight for the MAW – but tonight we fight for Huey!” The crowd cheers as do the wrestlers as Marv takes the Cannonball Cup and brings it to ringside. Many of the wrestlers point upward, in honor of Huey, before heading back as the first match begins. <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img829/9338/q5tr.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img713/1428/jc5m.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img27/4207/l9fc.jpg MAW American Championship Mr. Lucha III © vs. Casey Valentine</div> And the first match of the night lifts the bar for the entire show as Valentine and Lucha put on a show that gave a ton of honor to Huey. The two men went back and forth in this affair and it looked to be Lucha’s match to lose as he controlled Valentine throughout the whole match – but it would be the interference of Lucha’s archnemesis, Mictlantecuhtli, Casey Valentine distracting referee Jay Fair and a steel chair that would end Lucha’s reign as American champion, much to the chagrin of the crowd. Casey Valentine d. Mr. Lucha III, 13:01, C- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img89/3503/z8cg.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img713/1428/jc5m.jpg</div> Casey Valentine is quick to get out of the ring as Mictlantecuhtli stalks Mr. Lucha III. Lucha uses the ropes to help him up, but Mictlantecuhtli locks in the Cobra Clutch before Lucha can completely get to his feet. The crowd boos Mictlantecuhtli as he attempts to choke the air out of Lucha III. As Lucha goes down, first to one knee, then to another, Mictlantecuhtli jerks his body before turning the Cobra Clutch into a full slam, much to the discomfort of the viewers. As Lucha’s body lays on the ground, Mictlantecuhtli grabs the microphone. “Many would say this is a disrespect, a dishonor on a man’s death ceremony. I say what better way to honor death than the arrival of Death Incarnate? Lucha… Your time is coming to an end. Soon – your mask will hang alongside the faces of death and greed. Soon Lucha, you will no longer be wrestling under that name – but it will be I, Mictlantecuhtli, who can proclaim the rightful title of Mr. Lucha. And you – you my friend, will be nothing. And the dust returns to earth as it was and the spirit returns to the god who gave it, Mictlantecuhtli hath spoken.” Mictlantecuhtli tosses the microphone down on Lucha as he heads out of the ring.</div></blockquote> ”I can’t believe Mictlantecuhtli would come into this ring and disrespect Huey Cannonball. To Huey’s family, we are sorry for that man. As commissioner, I guarantee I will deal with him.” ”Are you really that surprised Marv? The man calls himself Death Incarnate. He’s completely whacked out. Just like this Mean Machine! When will you get this lunatic under control?!” ”As soon as he takes out all of your men Herb.” Marv laughs as Herb tosses his headset down and takes his place by the ring. <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img826/3848/l7fc.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img7/4862/fpax.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img844/9479/7gsy.jpg The Mean Machine vs. Cameron Jones w/Herb Stately</div> Marv makes a comment about Collier not being at ringside and questions if everything is alright for the tag champs after their fight at Starrcade but the Mean Machine doesn’t seem to take notice as, much like at Starrcade, he goes after the Stately Superstar with force and impact, that it almost seems unfair. Jones puts up a better fight than Tennessee did two weeks prior, but that fight is in vein as Mean Machine puts Jones away with the Cannonball Run, the finishing maneuver of Huey Cannonball. The Mean Machine d. Cameron Jones, 11:15, D- <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img826/3848/l7fc.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img7/4862/fpax.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img844/9479/7gsy.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img577/78/w9ir.jpg</div> As the match ends, Machine points up as a sign of respect to honor Huey Cannonball, but the sign of respect doesn’t last long as from behind he is attacked by Syd Collier. Cam Jones is quick to join in as the two on one surprise beatdown and the Dynamite Express easily handle the Mean Machine. ”You haven’t won yet Machine. Or is it Jean under that mask? Next month – The Clash, you’re going to lose to my boy Syd. And when you do, we’ll show the world who is the “Mean Machine.” Herb cackles into the microphone but as soon as the Machine moves, the Express dive out of the ring. Herb quickly slides out himself as Machine points to Collier, shouting “you’re next!”</div></blockquote> ”Big tough guys until Mean Machine began to stir, eh?” ”Listen up, Commissioner, I’m filing a complaint at the unfair bias you’re treating the Herb Stately Superstar of Stables. I’m going to Sam Keith! I’m going to Dread! I’m going to the COTT Board of Directors! I’ll go all the way to the top if I have to!! You will be fired if it’s the last thing I do!” ”Will you shut up and get ready for our next match? Citizen X, who’s been leading a down in their luck Proletariat, is coming out right now!” ”Down in their dumps all right. They couldn’t win a match if all three fought Keith Vegas! And what’s up with the hair dye?!” <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img832/4390/mlw1.jpg</div> Green Day’s Working Class Hero is indeed playing, signifying the Proletariat’s Citizen X is on his way out. The crowd isn’t too pleased with the new hair of Citizen X, especially the Proletariat section of the crowd but X is quick to calm them down as he gets on the microphone. “Vanity of vanities! All if vanity. Yes I hear the reactions. I predicted the reactions. But it’s time for change in the pecking order. It’s time for a change in fortunes for Citizen X, for the Proletariat, hell FOR. THE. PEOPLE! And tonight – I will win that million dollars. You can bank on it or else I am not the man I’ve claimed to be from the beginning of my crusade!” An angry X drops the microphone beckoning Wolfe to come out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img842/1315/26g3.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img832/4390/mlw1.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img402/6866/00ct.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img203/9797/0zhy.jpg Million Dollar Challenge Citizen X vs. George Wolfe w/ Ernest Forthdyke-Hume</div> This is the first match between these two and X used his speed to his advantage, running circles around Wolfe. Wolfe however, like most of his matches, managed to get an advantage on X. Unlike his other matches though, Wolfe was dealing with a veteran in X and X used his cunning ability to get around Wolfe and even managed to plant Wolfe with a variety of moves to set up the Flaming Anarchy. However, X wasn’t able to hit it as, from behind, he was clocked off the top rope by the briefcase and Robbie Wright. Citizen X d. George Wolfe, 7:32, E <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img827/4691/pk98.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img832/4390/mlw1.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img402/6866/00ct.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img203/9797/0zhy.jpg</div> Robbie Wright immediately puts the boots to X as the crowd boos. He starts barking orders at Wolfe to join him as Wolfe just stares at Ernest Forthdyke-Hume, who is slowly walking up the stairs, with a microphone. ”I think Forthdyke-Hume is upset at Wright! I think Ernest Forthdyke-Hume just realized that Wright cost him a million dollars!” ”And to that idiot X! What’s he going to do, buy more hair dye?” Wright begins to yell as Wolfe and Forthdyke-Hume to help him as Forthdyke-Hume simply holds up his hand. “Robert. Our agreement was binding as long as I kept my million dollar investment. However, you just went and cost it. So, as far as we are concern, you and your petty kingdom just lost the treasury.” Wright yells at Forthdyke-Hume that he’s the ruler over him. He once again tells Wolfe to join him as he turns his back on Wolfe to beat X down. However, Wolfe isn’t too pleased with his first singles loss and he grabs Wright from behind and lifts him up in a HUGE Brainbuster. The crowd cheers, but those don’t last too long as Wolfe follows it up with a Running Powerslam on X. He picks up the briefcase, for the last time, before angrily tossing it on Citizen X. Wolfe looks around for Forthdyke-Hume, who is nowhere at ringside, and heads to the back solo.</div></blockquote> ”I can’t believe someone actually beat George Wolfe! Wolfe looked unstoppable these past few months – recording an 8-1 record, his only loss coming against Los Monteros when Nate DeMarcus was pinned in the Sam Keith Classic. He’s been impressive, although I’m sure his winning ways aren’t going away with tonight’s disqualification.” ”No. But you know who’s winning ways are? The men that face off against these four.” <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img401/2385/5hr2.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img197/6228/92j5.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img593/5980/3rsv.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img845/8973/qh6z.jpg</div> Backstage, the four men known collectively as the Succession stood with three championship belts in front of them. Casey Valentine, the newest champion in the group, was the first to talk. ”Tonight we got news that a friend of ours had passed away. Jay, Cam and myself all got a chance to work with Huey at one point or another and he was truly a man talented beyond his years. Tonight’s Succession wins will all be dedicated to Huey.” The four men point to the sky, as now Cam Vessey talks. ”That’s right, and they will be wins. We will go 4-0. And who knows, maybe the four of us will head over to TCW Hotter Than Hell Sunday night, win four more titles and call ourselves the greatest group in the history of wrestling. Who knows? All I know is you’re looking at the best wrestling has to offer and everyone knows it. We deserve respect. Not just for our names, the greatest in the business mind you, but because we damned near killed to earn it. And tonight, Oscar the Grouch? He’ll realize that he belongs in that garbage promotion in Pittsburgh because that’s what he is, a washed up, never was nobody to begin with, tag team loser. And we? We’re the best the business has to offer.” Cam steps back as Edd Stone flashes the camera a wave. “Hey Dad. See me now? How about Junior? You see me? And the rest? I hope you catch this. Because tonight, I add some ****ing pride to the Stone name. I do something you could only dream of DAD. I do something, you could only wish you were doing in that two bit, afraid of growth dinosaur of a promotion JUNIOR. I beat a KEITH. I beat Sam Keith, and I beat him cleanly, in the ring using my ‘flashy, nonsensical flippity ****in’ do-dah’ moves DAD. Then, will I make you proud? It doesn’t matter. These men right here? This right here is my family. Stone. Vessey. Valentine. Chord.” Jay Chord finally steps up, putting the finishing touches on some tape on his hands and begins to shadow box. “They call me the greatest. The greatest ever to leave MAW. The greatest ever in the business. The greatest Chord family member. The greatest talker in the woooooooooooooorld – Jay Chord. I could’ve went anywhere in the business. Japan. Mexico. Supreme. 21st Century. The Sam Strong Retirement Home. But I chose to come back. I chose to come back to MAW, no matter how long or short, to teach Matty Keith a lesson. You don’t **** around with the best. Tonight, I take care of your drunk Irish buddy. And Rip? I hope you watch, because as I beat this drunk I’ll be thinking of you.” Chord spits on the ground as he heads out leaving the other three men in the Succession backstage alone.</div></blockquote> ”Talk about daddy issues.” ”Sometimes we find our drive deep within Herb. Jay, Edd, Cam – they’ll all be compared to Rip, Dan and Larry. It’s the drive to be better. Not just better than their peers, but better than the ghosts of the past and that can make a man snap.” ”I guess so. They’ve got a lot to back up tonight.” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img268/2491/tlr1.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img845/8973/qh6z.jpg Street Fight Findlay O’Farraday vs. Jay Chord</div> And from the bell, this match had no control. O’Farraday took no time in letting Chord have any sort of advantage, tossing the smaller man like a rag doll out to the floor and, with no rules in place, following him. The Fightin’ Irishman absolutely dominated Chord for the first blows of the match as the announce team pondered when, not if, the Succession would get involved. But they didn’t, as Chord and O’Farraday continued the fight. For O’Farraday, the no disqualification match was a comfort zone, but confusing the rules for a falls count anywhere match would O’Farraday’s downfall as, when it looked like he had won it with an Atomic Spinebuster on the concrete outside, a pinfall and Jay Fair breaking the pin to explain, would give Chord enough breathing room to catch his breath, and hide under the ring. As O’Farraday attempted to look for the smaller Chord, Chord came out on the other side with a small bag. O’Farraday, realizing Chord had come out from underneath, stepped into the ring and Chord quickly obliged tossing the small bag into O’Farraday’s face. Objects, “tacks perhaps,” as Marv put it came flying out sticking to O’Farraday’s face and blinding the larger man. Chord followed this up with a field goal kick to the groin and an awkward Cradle Piledriver to the much larger man to pick up a win, the second for the Succession that night. Jay Chord d. Findlay O’Farraday, 15:24, C <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>A shot of an urban school in Baltimore, MD is shown – the name of the school is George Washington Carver High. Outside, high schoolers can be seen playing basketball while some run and chase each other. We fade to the inside, in a class room. There, a young high school student sits with another man. <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img834/9453/k1za.jpg</div> “B-b-b-ball?” the young student says. “That’s right Jimmy.” The man hands the student a pop before acting shocked at the camera. “Oh, I didn’t see you there! Sorry. See, my name is Spencer. I’ve moved to the Mid Atlantic recently and while I’d love to make my wrestling debut, and very soon – I had to take tonight off. See, I’m a Big Brother to Jimmy here. Jimmy has a severe learning disability and despite being in 11th grade, only can read at a third grade level. “So I lost my shot in the Battle Royale. But it’s okay. Because soon, I’ll come to the Mid Atlantic and spread good cheer, joy and love. You see – Like Jimmy here, I believe everyone can be helped. Myself included. So, if one night the Mid Atlantic Wrestling club meets and I’m not busy helping Jimmy, or coaching little league, or praying with prisoners at the correctional institution, or heck, helping our local PTA, I’ll be sure to stop in and show you that yes, my name is Spencer Spade and I really am this super. Until then – do good deeds kids, brush your teeth, say your prayers and know, that one day soon, Super Spencer Spade will be in touch with you.” Spencer smiles as he points to the next word which “Jimmy” struggles to pronounce before Spencer pulls a rubber ball out of “Jimmy”’s ear and bounces it, which Jimmy, excitedly exclaims “The word is bounce Mister Spade!” and Spencer high fives Jimmy as the scene fades to white. <div style="text-align:center;">”SUPER SPENCER SPADE SAYS A GOOD DEED A DAY WILL MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN A SPECIAL WAY!”</div></div></blockquote> ”…What the hell was that?” ”Spencer Spade – coming to the Mid Atlantic… soon? I really have to get in touch with his agent! The next month or so he’s completely booked, can’t get him in a match!” ”What’s he doing, boy scout jamboree?” ”Well… Actually… He is.” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img593/7584/gvu5.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img593/5980/3rsv.jpg Matthew Keith vs. Edd Stone</div> Another match the fans had been looking forward to – Keith and Stone didn’t disappoint although they didn’t reach the level of O’Farraday/Chord, both intensity wise and match wise, the two put on a decent show that saw a reversal of roles from the norm as the heel went to the air with the flashy moves while the face attempted to keep him grounded. Stone however, being a Stone, also knew how to work his way out of a hold or two (or two dozen) as he and Keith exchanged some excellent moves in a show of chain wrestling. Story of the match however would be Keith keeping Stone grounded, using various moves against Stone’s legs (such as chop blocks, and various leg locks) while Stone played more of a “Weasel in Peril” as he kept begging for forgiveness, and using dirty tricks such as low blows and eye gouges to keep his advantage. The finish would come when a cocky Edd Stone attempted the Stone Ankle Stretch, a move made popular by his brother Dan Jr, only for Matthew Keith to reverse it and lock in his own Proton Lock forcing Edd Stone to tap out. Matthew Keith d. Edd Stone, 26:18, C <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img197/6228/92j5.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img593/7584/gvu5.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img593/5980/3rsv.jpg</div> Cameron Vessey immediately runs down, both titles in hand, and looks to get his hands on Matthew Keith but Keith is too quick as he slides out of the ring, pointing to his temple. Vessey kicks the ring rope, missing his opportunity at a sneak attack. Keith, however, grabs a microphone. ”Cam. Do you really think I’m that stupid? Now look, I know you’re busy next month – going around the world defending that shiny gold belt of yours… Well that is IF you keep it tonight. Which I hope you don’t. But regardless, if you do, you’re busy next month. Too busy with MAW and our little get together. So don’t worry – I won’t even challenge you. Instead, I want that squirmy Jay Chord at the Clash. As for you, keep that Mid Atlantic gold nice and warm, would ya? Because I’m winning the Cannonball Cup tonight – and then, I guarantee, I’m coming for you at Where It All Begins Again. And if you don’t believe me, I guess you’ll have to watch the DVD after Greg Black knocks you out.” Vessey and the now recovered Stone look absolutely livid at Keith’s announcement as he simply smiles as “No Church in the Wild” plays, signifying the challenger for the COTT World’s Championship is on his way out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img819/9737/n7jh.jpg http://imageshack.us/a/img197/6228/92j5.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img89/9608/zyem.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img849/2969/rlm9.jpg COTT World’s Championship Cameron Vessey © vs. Greg Black</div> ”And here we go.” The first defense of Vessey’s reign came against a man he has faced before and earned match of the night honors for and it turned out to be very similar to their last match. However, Black scouted out Vessey’s leg attacks and took heed of the previous match as he wore leg guards in this match, which Marv picked up on right away. The leg guards brought a new dynamic to the match as Vessey was forced to be much more aggressive in how he grounded Black and many times it looked like he was going to lose the belt in his first defense as the crowd chanted “Gold for Groucho” many times over. But Vessey, being the cunning man he was, took full advantage of Black’s admiring of the crowd and as Black went to the top for a moonsault, Vessey forced Black to lose balance when he leaned n the ropes. As Black went to regain his balance, Vessey was up top, much like the last match to go for the Vessey Driver… ”We saw this at Americana! Vessey Dri- NO! Greg Black had it scouted! He just pushed Vessey off! Are you kidding me? Fade to Black!” ”The champion was TOO deliberate, too calculated. He showed his hand and he’s paying for it now Marv.” ”We have a new COTT World’s Champion! 1! 2!! NO! KICKOUT!” Barely, Vessey was able to lift his shoulder up as Black looked absolutely stunned. He quickly jumped to the top rope and once again went for the Fade to Black Moonsault, but this time he missed, hitting nothing but mat. ”Vessey rolled out of the way! He’s setting Black up… CANNONBALL RUN! It’s over!” Cameron Vessey d. Greg Black, 29:13, C Vessey simply lifts an arm up and points to the sky. Jay Fair helps him up and hands him the belts. As Vessey takes his World’s Heavyweight and Mid Atlantic belts and lifts them. Black is quick to exit the ring, leaving just Vessey. Vessey takes both belts, lays down down in the middle of the ring and points upward. ”This is for you Huey!” Vessey rolls out of the ring and takes both belts as the crowd applauds his sympathies for Huey Cannonball heading to the back as some ring workers head out to the ring to reinforce the ring for the twenty-five man battle royal. ”And we’re going to be right back. Apparently we have a sponsor? Let’s go to them.” <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>The scene opens up outside of the American Dream home. ”Ladies – tired of your man? Need a change? Che-“ <div style="text-align:center;">--- --- ---</div> Static fills the screen before it quickly fades to black and <div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="150" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/2VkzgXpuRA0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="إن جبرائيل"></iframe></div></div> The middle of the screen, a message appears… <div style="text-align:center;">Sixty Days Until Judgment Day.</div> Everything fades to black.</div></blockquote> ”Judgment Day?” ”The way the MAW has been going these past few months, I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Syndicate come in and win the battle royal.” ”Well – that I can assure you is not happening! But here come our participants!” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img834/782/ve3j.jpg Twenty Five Man Battle Royale</div> Twenty five men all vying for a prize and immediately it was clear there was two men who looked posed to win the entire thing – Findlay O’Farraday and Penfold Perdition. Unfortunately for Perdition, there were a lot more afraid of O’Farraday then Perdition – so off Perdition went as 15 men eliminated him for the first elimination. That would be one of the main stories of this battle royal – eliminations that came quick and fast. Findlay O’Farraday began picking off people immediately – Copperhead, The Architect, Max Mayhem and Cip Conduit all became early victims of the large Irishman. Meanwhile, another storyline that became prominent were old rivalries being renewed. El Mitico Jr. and the newly renamed Deuce Deadline went at it with each other, with Mitico being the one on top eliminating Deadline in the most awkward head scissors in MAW history. Mitico wouldn’t last long as he became the fifth man to be eliminated by O’Farraday. Besides old rivalries, new rivalries were born as Robbie Wright had to contend with not just Citizens X and Y, but his old servant George Wolfe who was still without Ernest Forthdyke-Hume. Upon seeing the odds, he threw Nate DeMarcus in the wolves (pardon the pun) and eliminated himself, rather than face the pain. DeMarcus, despite best efforts, wouldn’t be a match as X & Y took care of him before being taken care of themselves by temporary ally George Wolfe. Another rivalry that was clearly maintained was the Stately Stable of Superstars taking on The Mean Machine. The three on one advantage did well for the Stable as they were able to take down the Machine before eliminating him. Unfortunately, for the Stable, team work didn’t help them overcome a baseball bat which the Mean Machine entered the ring with and used to disable all three men – making them easy pickings for O’Farraday, Matt Keith and Casey Valentine. Speaking of Casey Valentine and Matt Keith – Casey was an extreme disadvantage being the only Succession star in the Battle Royal, and spent much of it hiding under the ring rather than in it. But, thanks to the cunningness of Mr. Lucha III who slid under the ropes, Casey was brought out of hiding, drove into the ring only to be eliminated by Matthew Keith. Lucha would get a leg up on his rival, Mictlantecuhtli, in this match as he managed to eliminate the masked rival with the help of Matthew Keith. Unfortunately for Lucha III, that help came with a price – his own elimination which led to a brawl between Mictlantecuhtli and Lucha III that took many officials time to break up. During this wild brawl, Ace Youngblood managed to eliminate George Wolfe but with Jay Fair and road agents Ed Monton & Sam Keith distracted with the brawl, Wolfe simply slid back into the ring and tossed Youngblood out amongst the group of officials and the brawl. The dark horse of the match was Svensson who was resilient despite multiple attempted to eliminate the bearded Swede. The closest anyone came was Miller Fforde who clotheslines Svensson so hard, it took both men over the top. Fforde eliminated himself but Svensson skinned the cat to stay in. <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img268/2491/tlr1.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img593/7584/gvu5.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img821/3773/7nsy.jpghttp://imageshack.us/a/img402/6866/00ct.jpg The Final Four</div> The Final Four was decided as all four men cautiously looked at each other. Svensson and Wolfe immediately attacked O’Farraday and much to everyone’s surprise, Keith joined in attacking his tag partner. The three on one assault took O’Farraday off his game and a “Swedish Superkick” from Svensson sent the Irishman flying over the top. Svensson, in shock that he actually eliminated someone, stalled a moment to soon and he received a thrust kick of his own from Matthew Keith sending him over the top rope leaving Wolfe and Keith. The two men immediately locked in a collar and elbow tie up as the two paced around the ring. Wolfe, clearly overpowering Keith, used his strength to his advantage and irish whipped Keith hard to the ropes. ”Huge spinebuster by Wolfe---NO! He telegraphed it and Keith was able to reverse it. Both men down now… Keith’s the first one stirring to life though.” Keith, who was closer to the ropes, used the ropes as leverage to lift himself up. At the same time, Wolfe also was getting up. ”Not a good place for Matthew Keith, Marv.” ”Not a good place indeed. Looks like Keith is about to get spared… NO! BACK BODY DROP! Wolfe just went over the top rope! I can’t believe it!” Matthew Keith wins a Twenty-Five Man Battle Royale, 25:37, D+ Keith lifts his arms up as Jay Fair hands him the Cannonball Cup. He lifts it high as the show ends with the crowd cheering ”Matthew Keith somehow survived! Matthew Keith is somehow the first ever Cannonball Cup winner! This is history folks! Matthew Keith is going to Where It All Begins Again to face Cameron Vessey!” <div style="text-align:center;">http://imageshack.us/a/img708/9461/qzgm.jpg Copyright 2013, Mid Atlantic Wrestling. In Memoriam - "Amazing" Huey Cannonball</div> Final Show Rating – D+ --- Final Prediction Standings Slayen - 21 Phantom Stranger - 20 Rickymex – 20 JShmoopy - 19 Midnightnick – 13 3rdStringPG - 13 Whoa. Congrats to Slayen. So in case anyone is wondering how I did it. I used the bonus questions as one point each. So five possible bonus points were possible because no one guessed a perfect final four (Phantom came closest I believe) and no one guessed match of the night (Findlay/Chord... WHAT?). Anyways, Slayen, I'll pm you here in a bit for your prize. Next Post: Huey Cannonball's Funeral with Uncle Petey.

Big Roguey · July 31, 2013

Damn shame about Huey. I like him better than Jefferson.

Briskout · July 31, 2013

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MichiganHero" data-cite="MichiganHero" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36356" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Damn shame about Huey. I like him better than Jefferson.</div></blockquote> I had planned on signing him when SWF let him go. He's talented. Stupid car accidents. WHY COULDN'T YOU TAKE PETER VALENTINE?! Oh - right, because I needed to post this. ---- [soundtrack – <div class="ipsEmbeddedVideo"><div><iframe width="200" height="113" src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/4fWyzwo1xg0?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" title="Simon & Garfunkel - The Sounds of Silence (Audio)"></iframe></div></div> It was raining. It always rained when funerals had to take place. It was almost mandatory. At least when my uncle was around. He seemed to bring the worst of people, and I guess the same could be said of the weather. The mass had just finished and umbrellas came out. It was a who’s who of American stars… At least in the Northeast corridor. James Prudence, Frederique Antonio Garcia, Paul Huntingdon, Jack Giedroyc, Jefferson Stardust were some of the SWF guys I saw. Jeff was one of the pall bearers. I too was a pall bearer and they had me do a Scripture reading. Apparently Huey was an Canadian Anglican. Who knew – he kept to his circle most nights. Jeff, Lisa, Flash and Oscar (also pall bearers) and we’d go out for drinks with Cam and Jay. I just couldn’t believe he was gone. I also couldn’t believe how many people came out. He was a midcarder. He would never hold more than a couple tag titles, maybe a North American championship or, if he went to TCW, an All Action belt. Here I was – thinking negatively. I’m almost positive it was because my uncle Peter was next to me. As the priest, is that what they’re called? Maybe he’s a vicar? I guess minister, of the church, led us in “All Creatures of Our God and King”, I began to wonder. What if it was me and Cam that were signed to Supreme instead of Huey and Jeff. What if I happened to be driving in Huey’s car? What if it was my mother crying instead of Huey’s? Would all these people be here? No. Probably not. And it’s not because of me. It’s my uncle Peter. No way, no how. I’m not signing him. That’s it. I mean, sure – Rip would come to the funeral. And probably Sam at this point. But who else? Certainly not Sam Strong. I mean, why’s he even here? And Victoria Stone? I get being retired, but my goodness… Ah. Negative thoughts. It’s because Uncle Peter is right next to me. I just know it. I’m totally not hiring him. I don’t care what he says. He can call my mother, I don’t care. “And now a reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Thessalonains.” I looked at James Hernandez. He looked at me. I then realized I was the one reading… Great. I forgot my spot… Oh wait. No. Thessalonians. Right. Here we go. I slowly got up, bowed before the altar and took my place. I then realized – I had no idea if Anglicans did that. My brother, the priest, he did. And certainly if my mother were here, she’d approve. Staunch Catholic. But the Anglicans were odd… Oh, right, I should be reading… Uh… Let’s see… “For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Wherefore comfort one another with these words… Uh…. The Word of the Lord.” The congregation responded “Thanks be to God” and I felt off the hook. I quickly hurried to my seat next to my uncle as James stood up to do the Gospel reading. I followed along as best as I could, with the sign of the Cross and what not when I felt someone elbow me. I looked at my uncle Peter, who could care less about the homily. He had his iPad out. “Kid. Help me with this. I’m scheduling my retirement tour. I want my last match to be with you.” ”Uh… Uncle… I don’t think you should be using that in the church and um… retirement?” “Don’t worry. I can switch to the Bible if the padre looks. I do it with your brother when I visit.” He chuckles to himself before continuing. “But seriously, I’m done kid. With Sam gone and you not wanting to give me a chance, it’s time I hang up the boots. So I’m going to hang them up. But I want just one match with my nephew. Come on.” ”And it’s really going to be your last match?” “Absolutely. No comebacks. No nothing. Hell – I won’t even shoot on you.” ”If I put in writing it’s the last match of your career, at least as far as MAW goes, you’ll sign it?” “Yes yes! I promise! I’ll have my lawyers double check. They’re Jews.” ”Racism is not assurance Uncle. But… If you can promise me that you won’t try any political tricks, we can do it. Heck – I might have the perfect idea for you…” As I began discussing the idea with my uncle, I got a few nasty stares… But hell, I’m a Valentine. If I didn’t want any nasty stares, I’d have changed my name to Strong or something. ---- <div style="text-align:center;">Mid Atlantic Wrestling and the Confederation of the Territories is proud to present The Clash</div> It’s the last show before Where It All Begins Again and it’s sure to be a ruckus leading into the biggest MAW event of the year! With matches being confirmed by Marv Earnest left and right, welcome to MAWWrestling.com – I’m Ed Monton and this is your exclusive Clash Preview! The always entertaining Matthew Keith has one more step before facing Cameron Vessey in what seems to have been a nearly year long chase but will that step be a stumble? He takes on Jay Chord and after last month’s BRUTAL street fight, will Chord have more tricks up his sleeve or will the Lion Heart come through and defeat Chord once and for all? That’s our main event, but there’s a ton more action. It’s been a while since we’ve seen the tag champs defend the belt and commissioner Marv Earnest has demanded that the belts be put on the line this month. However Syd Collier was booked in a brutal match with The Mean Machine – so I suggested an old rule, we used up in Canada – The Garcia Clause. This allows Herb, as manager, to replace Syd with another of his stars so Tennessee William & Cameron Jones defend the tag belts against two men who made it to the final four in the battle royal, George Wolfe & Swedish Suicide Slammer Svensson The Mid Atlantic champion may be out of town defending the COTT World’s Championship, but his ally Casey Valentine isn’t and he gave an open challenge on Twitter this week which was surprisingly accepted by Casey’s uncle Peter Valentine! Peter responded to Casey via our website saying he was sick of the Succession and it was time to show Casey who was boss. Plus – An open tag challenge. Findlay O’Farraday challenged Edd Stone to find a partner in MAW to take him on. Both men announced their partners via Twitter last night, and what a coincidence it was to find out Citizen X & Robbie Wright had been named the partners of each man. Plus: The Proletariat’s Citizen Y takes on the Wright Kingdom’s Nate DeMarcus in what should be a rousing match; Ace Youngblood takes on Mictlantecuhtli and we check in on Spencer Spade! --- Prediction Key – Remember it’s a new round. This one will last a little longer. Main Event - Matthew Keith vs. Jay Chord Mid Atlantic Tag Team Champions - Tennessee William & Cameron Jones © vs. George Wolfe & Svensson Mid Atlantic American Championship - Casey Valentine © vs. Peter Valentine Open Tag Challenge - Findlay O’Farraday & Citizen X vs. Edd Stone & Robbie Wright Ace Youngblood vs. Mictlantecuhtli Citizen Y vs. Nate DeMarcus The Mean Machine vs. Syd Collier Bonus Questions What will be the worst match of the night? Where will Spencer Spade appear next?

Phantom Stranger · July 31, 2013

Man, the game throws curveballs...

Nice use of it. I'm just stunned X was the one to topple Wolfe.

Main Event - Matthew Keith vs. Jay Chord

Mid Atlantic Tag Team Champions - Tennessee William & Cameron Jones © vs. George Wolfe & Svensson

Open Tag Challenge - Findlay O’Farraday & Citizen X vs. Edd Stone & Robbie Wright

Ace Youngblood vs. Mictlantecuhtli

Citizen Y vs. Nate DeMarcus

The Mean Machine vs. Syd Collier

Bonus Questions

What will be the worst match of the night? Y vs. DeMarcus

Where will Spencer Spade appear next? An ice cream parlour or similar eatery.

Briskout · July 31, 2013

Phantom - You might want to add the one prediction I forgot to put on there - The Mean Machine vs. Syd Collier - I don't know why I missed it. Or how.

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