DGUSA/EVOLVE: The New Definition Of Professional Wrestling

[MrPXW11556]

This is just going to be a basic diary on DGUSA/EVOLVE of the current day. I had a previous diary based on WCW but ended very abruptly due to a glitch in my game. But I would appreciate if you followed this diary if you loved my previous diary. I added a Non-Aggresion Pact on ROH to make it very realistic. If I get any ROH talent it is due to their contract being up. Keep in mind I won't be posting any pictures. Thanks and I hope you enjoy

[phoenixnitro]

YES! Love me some Evolve/DGUSA. I will definitely be reading. Do you have the WWN Alliance in the game?

[MrPXW11556]

YES! Love me some Evolve/DGUSA. I will definitely be reading. Do you have the WWN Alliance in the game?

 

Yes I do

[mistaken]

<p>looking forward. </p><p> </p><p>

sometimes no pics makes things easier to keep on top of, pics take so long to integrate into the text.</p>

[MrPXW11556]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Dragon Gate USA: REVOLT! 2014</p><p>

Match Analysis</p><p> </p><p>

February 12th, 2014</p><p>

Live From: Erie Insurance Arena in Erie, Pennsylvania</p><p>

Attendance: 5,586 (Sell-Out)</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:left;"><p>Lenny Leonard welcomes the crowd to Dragon Gate USA's REVOLT! 2014 event. He does the basic run-down of the card. Rating: E</p><p>

</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 1: AR Fox vs. Drew Gulak</strong>: This a solid opening match-up with the reigning EVOLVE Champion, AR Fox. The crowd was hyped looking forward to other upcoming matches. AR Fox pinned Drew Gulak after a Kriptonite Krunch in 7:49. Rating: C</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 2: The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) vs. Up In Smoke (Cheech & Cloudy)</strong>: This was a good match between two young established tag teams. The Young Bucks & Up In Smoke really showcased their tag chemistry skills. Matt Jackson pinned Cloudy after a Worst Case Scenario at 8:28. Rating: C-</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 3: Jigsaw vs. Lince Dorado</strong>: The crowd was dull during the match and Jigsaw and Lince Dorado are two different styles of wrestlers and they didn't compliment each other. Jigsaw pinned Lince Dorado after a Jig 'n' Tonic at 12:07. Rating: D</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 4: BxB Hulk & Naruki Doi vs. Susumu Yokosuka & YAMATO</strong>: This match is tied with the upcoming match for MOTN. These 4 veterans are giving it their all due to them leaving for AJPW on Written contracts. There final match for this company is going to be on Way Of The Ronin 2014 event in two days. BxB Hulk pinned YAMATO after a BxB Smash in 13:29. Rating: C+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 5: The Bravado Brothers (Harlem Bravado & Lancelot Bravado) © vs. Real Hazard (Genki Horiguchi & Ryo Saito) for the Open The United Gate titles</strong>: This a great defense by The Bravado Brothers proving themselves as to why they have the Open The United Gate titles. This match is tied with the previous match for MOTN. Harlem Bravado pinned Genki Horiguchi after a Flapjack in 15:29. Rating: C+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 6: Rich Swann vs. Trent Barreta</strong>: This was solid match from Rich Swann (1/2 of Inner City Machine Guns) and Trent Barreta. They both proved why they belonged here in DGUSA/EVOLVE. Trent Barreta pinned Rich Swann after a Dudebuster DDT in 13:53. Rating: C-</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 7: Anthony Nese vs. Chuck Taylor vs. Dragon Kid vs. Jon Davis vs. Masaaki Mochizuki vs. SHINGO in a Six Way Fray!</strong>: This match showcased DGUSA/EVOLVE's hungry and young wrestlers looking for a future Open The Freedom Gate title or EVOLVE title shot at EVOLVE 28 in April. Chuck Taylor pinned Anthony Nese after a Awful Waffle in 10:06. Rating: C-</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 8: Akira Tozawa vs. Chris Hero</strong>: This was a solid match by two guys that have fought each other numerous of times in other promotions, ex: Pro Wrestling Guerrilla. Chris Hero pinned Akira Tozawa after a Death Blow in 18:01. Rating: C</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event: Match 9: Johnny Gargano © vs. CIMA for the Open The Freedom Gate title</strong>: This was a solid title defense of the Open The Freedom Gate title by Johnny Gargano. The crowd really enjoyed the match. Johnny Gargano submitted CIMA with The Gargano Escape in 18:43. Rating: C</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Overall Show Rating: C</strong></p>

[MrPXW11556]

<p>Predictions For Dragon Gate USA's Way Of The Ronin 2014 Event:</p><p> </p><p>

Arik Cannon vs. Scott Reed</p><p>

Jigsaw vs. Fire Ant</p><p>

The Gentleman's Club (Chuck Taylor & Orange Cassidy) vs. Inner City Machine Guns (Rich Swann & Ricochet)</p><p>

BxB Hulk vs. Naruki Doi vs. Susumu Yokosuka vs. YAMATO</p><p>

The Bravado Brothers (Harlem Bravado & Lancelot Bravado) © vs. The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) for the Open The United Gates titles</p><p>

John Morrison vs. Anthony Nese</p><p>

Trent Barreta vs. Akira Tozawa</p><p>

AR Fox © vs. Chris Hero for the EVOLVE Title match</p><p>

Main Event: Johnny Gargano © vs. Roderick Strong for the Open The Freedom Gate Title match</p>

[Destiny]

<p><strong>Arik Cannon</strong> vs. Scott Reed</p><p>

<strong>Jigsaw</strong> vs. Fire Ant</p><p>

<strong>The Gentleman's Club (Chuck Taylor & Orange Cassidy)</strong> vs. Inner City Machine Guns (Rich Swann & Ricochet)</p><p>

<strong>BxB Hulk</strong> vs. Naruki Doi vs. Susumu Yokosuka vs. YAMATO</p><p>

The Bravado Brothers (Harlem Bravado & Lancelot Bravado) © vs. <strong>The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson)</strong> for the Open The United Gates titles</p><p>

<strong>John Morrison</strong> vs. Anthony Nese</p><p>

<strong>Trent Barreta</strong> vs. Akira Tozawa</p><p>

AR Fox © vs. <strong>Chris Hero</strong> for the EVOLVE Title match</p><p>

Main Event: Johnny Gargano © vs. <strong>Roderick Strong</strong> for the Open The Freedom Gate Title match</p>

[mistaken]

<p>Arik Cannon vs. <strong>Scott Reed</strong></p><p>

Jigsaw vs.<strong> Fire Ant</strong></p><p>

The Gentleman's Club (Chuck Taylor & Orange Cassidy) vs. <strong>Inner City Machine </strong>Guns (Rich Swann & Ricochet)</p><p>

<strong>BxB Hulk</strong> vs. Naruki Doi vs. Susumu Yokosuka vs. YAMATO</p><p>

The Bravado Brothers (Harlem Bravado & Lancelot Bravado) © vs. <strong>The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson)</strong> for the Open The United Gates titles</p><p>

John Morrison vs. <strong>Anthony Nese</strong></p><p>

<strong>Trent Barreta</strong> vs. Akira Tozawa</p><p>

<strong>AR Fox ©</strong> vs. Chris Hero for the EVOLVE Title match</p><p>

Main Event: <strong>Johnny Gargano ©</strong> vs. Roderick Strong for the Open The Freedom Gate Title match</p>

[Teh_Showtime]

<p><strong>Arik Cannon </strong>vs. Scott Reed</p><p>

Jigsaw vs. <strong>Fire Ant</strong></p><p>

The Gentleman's Club (Chuck Taylor & Orange Cassidy) vs. <strong>Inner City Machine Guns (Rich Swann & Ricochet)</strong></p><p>

BxB Hulk vs. <strong>Naruki Doi</strong> vs. Susumu Yokosuka vs. YAMATO</p><p>

The Bravado Brothers (Harlem Bravado & Lancelot Bravado) © vs.<strong> The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson)</strong> for the Open The United Gates titles</p><p>

<strong>John Morrison</strong> vs. Anthony Nese</p><p>

Trent Barreta vs. <strong>Akira Tozawa</strong>- Tozawa is the man</p><p>

<strong>AR Fox</strong> © vs. Chris Hero for the EVOLVE Title match- Hero is too big for that title</p><p>

Main Event: <strong>Johnny Gargano ©</strong> vs. Roderick Strong for the Open The Freedom Gate Title match- Gargano can hold it for another 5 years before I get sick of him</p>

[phoenixnitro]

<p>Predictions For Dragon Gate USA's Way Of The Ronin 2014 Event:</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Arik Cannon</strong> vs. Scott Reed</p><p>

Jigsaw vs. <strong>Fire Ant</strong></p><p>

The Gentleman's Club (Chuck Taylor & Orange Cassidy) vs. <strong>Inner City Machine Guns (Rich Swann & Ricochet)</strong></p><p>

BxB Hulk vs. Naruki Doi vs. Susumu Yokosuka vs. <strong>YAMATO</strong></p><p><strong>

</strong>The Bravado Brothers (Harlem Bravado & Lancelot Bravado) © vs. <strong>The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson)</strong> for the Open The United Gates titles</p><p>

John Morrison vs. <strong>Anthony Nese</strong></p><p>

<strong>Trent Barreta</strong> vs. Akira Tozawa</p><p>

AR Fox © vs. <strong>Chris Hero</strong> for the EVOLVE Title match</p><p>

<em>I hope its not what I pick because Fox is amazing but I think you will go with Hero</em></p><p>

Main Event: <strong>Johnny Gargano</strong> © vs. Roderick Strong for the Open The Freedom Gate Title match</p>

[Aldenvdk]

<p><strong>Arik Cannon</strong> vs. Scott Reed</p><p>

<strong>Jigsaw</strong> vs. Fire Ant</p><p>

The Gentleman's Club (Chuck Taylor & Orange Cassidy) vs. <strong>Inner City Machine Guns</strong> (Rich Swann & Ricochet)</p><p>

<strong>BxB Hulk</strong> vs. Naruki Doi vs. Susumu Yokosuka vs. YAMATO</p><p>

The Bravado Brothers (Harlem Bravado & Lancelot Bravado) © vs. <strong>The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson)</strong> for the Open The United Gates titles</p><p>

<strong>John Morrison</strong> vs. Anthony Nese</p><p>

<strong>Trent Barreta</strong> vs. Akira Tozawa</p><p>

<strong>AR Fox</strong> © vs. Chris Hero for the EVOLVE Title match</p><p>

Main Event: <strong>Johnny Gargano</strong> © vs. Roderick Strong for the Open The Freedom Gate Title match</p>

[MrPXW11556]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Dragon Gate USA: Way Of The Ronin 2014</p><p> Match Analysis</p><p> </p><p> February 14th, 2014</p><p> Live From: Hofstra Arena in Hempstead, New York</p><p> Attendance: 5,124 (Sell-Out)</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Pre-Show Match 1: Uhaa Nation vs. Jake Manning:</strong> Uhaa Nation pinned Jake Manning after a Standing Shooting Star Press in 6:49. Rating: D-</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Pre-Show Match 2: Drake Younger vs. Jason Lyte:</strong> Drake Younger pinned Jason Lyte after a Kudo Driver in 7:02. Rating: D+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 1: Arik Cannon vs. Scott Reed:</strong> Arik Cannon pinned Scott Reed after a Total Anarchy in 6:23. Rating: D+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 2: Fire Ant vs. Jigsaw:</strong> Jigsaw pinned Fire Ant after a Jig 'n' Tonic in 7:02. Rating: D</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 3: The Gentleman's Club (Chuck Taylor & Orange Cassidy) vs. Inner City Machine Guns (Rich Swann & Ricochet):</strong> Chuck Taylor pinned Ricochet after a Awful Waffle in 9:45. Rating: D+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 4: BxB Hulk vs. Naruki Doi vs. Susumu Yokosuka vs. YAMATO in a Four-Way FRAY!:</strong> BxB Hulk pinned Susumu Yokosuka after a BxB Smash in 13:22. Rating: C+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 5: The Bravado Brothers (Harlem Bravado & Lancelot Bravado) © vs. The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) for the Open The United Gate titles:</strong> Nick Jackson pinned Lancelot Bravado after a 450 Splash in 15:42. Rating: C-</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 6: Anthony Nese vs. John Morrison:</strong> John Morrison pinned Anthony Nese after a Running Knee to the head in 11:16. Rating: C</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 7: Akira Tozawa vs. Trent Barreta:</strong> Trent Barreta pinned Akira Tozawa after a Dudebuster DDT in 16:22. Rating: D</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 8: AR Fox © vs. Chris Hero for the EVOLVE title:</strong> Chris Hero pinned AR Fox after a Death Blow in 17:47 to become the new EVOLVE champion. Rating: C+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Main Event: Match 9: Johnny Gargano © vs. Roderick Strong for the Open The Freedom Gate title:</strong> Johnny Gargano submitted Roderick Strong after The Gargano Escape in 19:13 to retain the Open The Freedom Gate title. Rating: D+</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall Show Rating: C-</strong></p><p> </p><p> Excuse me for not lacking to put in depth in to explaining the matches beside posting the results and etc. I was bummed out of all of the D rated matches. Especially the Main Event, I was able to get Roderick Strong on a One Appearance deal to make it realistic as possible. I honestly believe it's because I went against selling out the same venue we was in prior in PA. But if you have ideas or thoughts as to why I got all of those D rated matches just let me know.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37642" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Prediction Results:</p><p> mistaken: 4</p><p> Teh_Showtime: 4</p><p> phoenixnitro: 5</p><p> </p><p> Winners are:</p><p> Aldenvdk & Destiny with 7 points - It's A TIE!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> The predictions winners' prize is to inbox me so that we can talk about booking matches. For WrestleMania Weekend in April with EVOLVE 28 on Thursday, Open The Ultimate Gate on Friday, and Mercury Rising on Saturday.</p><p> </p><p> Breaking News: In a match between Dragon Kid and Naoki Tanisake to retain the Open The Brave Gate title in Dragon Gate, Dragon Kid got injured by tearing his quad and will be out for 5 months.</p><p> </p><p> Breaking News: SHINGO and Genki Horiguchi has signed with AJPW on written contracts so sadly you will not be able to get a farewell match from those 2 but we wish them the best of luck in AJPW.</p>

[Teh_Showtime]

I would guess its because most of the roster isn't that great plus the lack of popularity.

 

What about match lengths too?

[MrPXW11556]

I would guess its because most of the roster isn't that great plus the lack of popularity.

 

What about match lengths too?

 

Idk because everything I did here in terms of road agent notes and match length I did the same with the previous event. But I'm going to move on from this and focus on the next 3 shows

[MrPXW11556]

<p>Breaking News:</p><p>

DGUSA/EVOLVE proudly announces the signing of TJ Wilson aka WWE's Tyson Kidd. His contract expired with the WWE and they didn't negotiate a contract extension. However, he will make his debut at EVOLVE 29.</p><p> </p><p>

And...</p><p> </p><p>

DGUSA/EVOLVE has signed Shiima Xion aka TNA's Zema Ion after his contract expired.</p><p> </p><p>

*Sorry Prediction Winners* I went ahead and booked the 3 WM shot events due to some wrestlers being unavailable to show due to commitments to NOAH, Dragon Gate, and NJPW. But I am compensating both winners if with Aldenvdk picking TJ Wilson's opponent at EVOLVE 29 and Destiny picking his opponent at Enter The Dragon.</p>

[MrPXW11556]

<p>Predictions For EVOLVE 28: Gargano vs. Morrison Event:</p><p> </p><p>

Andrew Everett vs. Scott Reed vs. Silas Young vs. Zack Sabre, Jr.</p><p>

Akira Tozawa vs. Ryo Saito</p><p>

Jason Lyte vs. Josh Alexander</p><p>

Chuck Taylor vs. Ricochet</p><p>

The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) © vs. The Premier Athlete Brand (Anthony Nese & Trent Barreta) for the Open The United Gate titles</p><p>

AR Fox vs. Shiima Xion</p><p>

Chris Hero © vs. Drake Younger for the EVOLVE title</p><p>

Johnny Gargano © vs. John Morrison for the Open The Freedom Gate title</p>

[solidliquid777]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MrPXW11556" data-cite="MrPXW11556" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37642" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Predictions For EVOLVE 28: Gargano vs. Morrison Event:<p> </p><p> Andrew Everett vs. Scott Reed vs. Silas Young vs. <strong>Zack Sabre, Jr.</strong></p><p> <strong>Akira Tozawa</strong> vs. Ryo Saito</p><p> Jason Lyte vs. <strong>Josh Alexander</strong></p><p> <strong>Chuck Taylor</strong> vs. Ricochet</p><p> <strong>The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) ©</strong> vs. The Premier Athlete Brand (Anthony Nese & Trent Barreta) for the Open The United Gate titles</p><p> AR Fox vs. <strong>Shiima Xion</strong></p><p> <strong>Chris Hero ©</strong> vs. Drake Younger for the EVOLVE title</p><p> Johnny Gargano © vs. <strong>John Morrison</strong> for the Open The Freedom Gate title</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Just saw this today and thought I'd start reading I know a lot less about Dragon Gate USA and Evolve so I'm kinda picking people I like <img alt=":p" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/tongue.png.ceb643b2956793497cef30b0e944be28.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Good Luck man!</p>

[phoenixnitro]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="MrPXW11556" data-cite="MrPXW11556" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37642" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Predictions For EVOLVE 28: Gargano vs. Morrison Event:<p> </p><p> <strong>Andrew Everett</strong> vs. Scott Reed vs. Silas Young vs. Zack Sabre, Jr.</p><p> <strong>Akira Tozawa</strong> vs. Ryo Saito</p><p> Jason Lyte vs. <strong>Josh Alexander</strong></p><p> Chuck Taylor vs. <strong>Ricochet</strong></p><p> <strong>The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson)</strong> © vs. The Premier Athlete Brand (Anthony Nese & Trent Barreta) for the Open The United Gate titles</p><p> <strong>AR Fox</strong> vs. Shiima Xion</p><p> <strong>Chris Hero © </strong>vs. Drake Younger for the EVOLVE title</p><p> <strong>Johnny Gargano</strong> © vs. John Morrison for the Open The Freedom Gate title</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Great idea bringing in Morrison! Should be a great rated match</p>

[DustyGuns]

<p>Predictions For EVOLVE 28: Gargano vs. Morrison Event:</p><p> </p><p>

Andrew Everett vs. Scott Reed vs. <strong>Silas Young</strong> vs. Zack Sabre, Jr.</p><p>

Akira Tozawa vs. <strong>Ryo Saito</strong></p><p>

Jason Lyte vs. <strong>Josh Alexander</strong></p><p>

<strong>Chuck Taylor</strong> vs. Ricochet</p><p>

<strong>The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) ©</strong> vs. The Premier Athlete Brand (Anthony Nese & Trent Barreta) for the Open The United Gate titles</p><p>

AR Fox vs. <strong>Shiima Xion</strong></p><p>

<strong>Chris Hero ©</strong> vs. Drake Younger for the EVOLVE title</p><p>

<strong>Johnny Gargano ©</strong> vs. John Morrison for the Open The Freedom Gate title</p>

[MrPXW11556]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>EVOLVE 28: Gargano vs. Morrison</p><p> Match Analysis</p><p> </p><p> April 3rd, 2014</p><p> Live From: Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania</p><p> Attendance: 5,993</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Pre-Show Match 1: The Gentleman's Club (Drew Gulak & Jake Manning) vs. Up In Smoke (Cheech & Cloudy)</strong>: Cheeck pinned Jake Manning after a Go 2 Cheech in 4:54. Rating: D+</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 1: Andrew Everett vs. Scott Reed vs. Silas Young vs. Zack Sabre, Jr. in a Four-Way FRAY!</strong>: This was a fun opener to get everyone hyped up for the rest of the night. Zack Sabre, Jr. pinned Andrew Everett in 9:39. Rating: C-</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 2: Akira Tozawa vs. Ryo Saito</strong>: This was a good match between two established wrestlers who have been in Dragon Gate for a long time. Akira Tozawa pinned Ryo Saito after a Genki in 8:36. Rating: C</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 3: Jason Lyte vs. Josh Alexander</strong>: This was a dull match between these two. Jason Lyte submitted Josh Alexander in 6:49. Rating: D+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 4: Chuck Taylor vs. Ricochet</strong>: This was a grudge match between two guys that have fought each other all over the globe. Chuck Taylor pinned Ricochet after a Awful Waffle in 10:16. Rating: C+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 5: The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) © vs. The Premier Athlete Brand (Anthony Nese & Trent Barreta) for the Open The United Gate titles</strong>: This was solid match from The Young Bucks and The Premier Athlete Brand. The Premier Athlete Brand really wanted to prove as to why they are the #1 Tag Team in DGUSA/EVOLVE. Matt Jackson pinned Anthony Nese after a Worst Case Scenario in 15:08. Rating: C+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 6: AR Fox vs. Shiima Xion</strong>: This match was Shiima Xion's first match back in DGUSA/EVOLVE. There couldn't have been a better match for Xion to wrestle in his re-debut. AR Fox pinned Shiima Xion after a Kriptonite Krunch in 15:43. Rating: C+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Match 7: Chris Hero © vs. Drake Younger for the EVOLVE title</strong>: This was a solid match between teacher and student. Drake Younger became a pro wrestler because of Chris Hero so when Gabe announced Drake's return to DGUSA/EVOLVE everyone tweeted him to please book this match. This was a match that proved as to why Drake should be EVOLVE Champion. Chris Hero pinned Drake Younger after a KO in 18:40. Rating: C+</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Main Event: Match 8: Johnny Gargano © vs. John Morrison for the Open The Freedom Gate title</strong>: This was a dream match between one of the best competitors DGUSA/EVOLVE has seen. John Morrison really put Johnny Gargano to the ultimate test in this match. Johnny Gargano submitted John Morrison with The Gargano Escape in 20:38. Rating: C</p><p> </p><p> After the Gargano & Morrison match the two receive a standing ovation from the fans. Rating: C-</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Overall Show Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37642" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><p> Prediction Results:</p><p> DustyGuns: 4</p><p> phoenixnitro: 5</p><p> solidliquid777: 5</p><p> </p><p> Winners are:</p><p> phoenixnitro & solidliquid777 with 5 points - It's A TIE!</p></div></blockquote>

[olympia]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37642" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>Excuse me for not lacking to put in depth in to explaining the matches beside posting the results and etc. I was bummed out of all of the D rated matches. Especially the Main Event, I was able to get Roderick Strong on a One Appearance deal to make it realistic as possible. I honestly believe it's because I went against selling out the same venue we was in prior in PA. But if you have ideas or thoughts as to why I got all of those D rated matches just let me know.</div></blockquote><p> </p><p> did you check the booker notes at the end of the match to see what negatives they pointed out? could be match length, going all out in a long match instead of slow building. Could be Strong came in cold (since it was a one show deal) with no heat on him or the match (no momentum)? I would think Gargano and Strong would put on a great match, but maybe they lacked chemistry in your game.</p><p> </p><p> Shima Xion is a great addition</p>

[MrPXW11556]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="olympia" data-cite="olympia" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="37642" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>did you check the booker notes at the end of the match to see what negatives they pointed out? could be match length, going all out in a long match instead of slow building. Could be Strong came in cold (since it was a one show deal) with no heat on him or the match (no momentum)? I would think Gargano and Strong would put on a great match, but maybe they lacked chemistry in your game.<p> </p><p> Shima Xion is a great addition</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks I honestly think it's the fact that he was cold coming into DGUSA/EVOLVE with no heat. I always put slow building on a match 15+ long. But thanks for reading and yeah Shiima Xion was a true steal</p>

[MrPXW11556]

<p>I didn't put predictions on for Open The Ultimate Gate 2014 & Mercury Rising 2014 due to the fact if someone got inured at the EVOLVE 28 show and due to the fact if the title has changed hands I didn't want to spoil it since EVOLVE 28, Ultimate Gate, and Mercury Rising are 3 back to back days.</p><p> </p><p>

But I will post the results to those two shows in a while</p>

[MrPXW11556]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Dragon Gate USA: Open The Ultimate Gate 2014</p><p>

Match Analysis</p><p> </p><p>

April 4th, 2014</p><p>

Live From: Santander Arena in Reading, Pennsylvania</p><p>

Attendance: 6,671</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 1: Gamma vs. Ryo Saito</strong>: This was a dull opener between two veterans that was supposed to work the crowd. The crowd was disappointed in this match. Ryo Saito pinned Gamma after a Double Cross in 9:39. <strong>Rating: D+</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 2: Arik Cannon vs. Jon Davis</strong>: This match brought the crowd's mood even more down than it was previously. Arik Cannon pinned Jon Davis after a Total Anarchy in 8:21. <strong>Rating: D</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 3: Shiima Xion vs. Zack Sabre, Jr.</strong>: This was a dull match between these two. Shiima Xion pinned Zack Sabre, Jr. in 11:16. <strong>Rating: C-</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 4: Monster Express (Akira Tozawa, Rich Swann, Ricochet, & Uhaa Nation) vs. The Gentleman's Club (Chuck Taylor, Drew Gulak, Jake Manning, & Orange Cassidy)</strong>: This was a stable war between Monster Express and The Gentleman's Club. This match was just all over the arena. It was truly a brawl. Akira Tozawa pinned Drew Gulak after a Ganki in 13:03. <strong>Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 5: John Morrison vs. Drake Younger</strong>: This was a really solid match between two individuals that both wrestling styles are completely different. They really put on a good match for the crowd here in PA. John Morrison pinned Drake Younger after a Running Knee to the Face in 16:28. <strong>Rating: C+</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 6: The Young Bucks (Matt Jackson & Nick Jackson) © vs. The Bravado Brothers (Harlem Bravado & Lancelot Bravado) for the Open The United Gate titles</strong>: This match was the rematch from Way Of The Ronin 2014. That was the show where The Bravado Brothers lost there titles. The Bravado Brothers wanted to prove as to why they are the better tag team but didn't prevail when...Nick Jackson pinned Harlem Bravado after a 450 Splash in 13:23. <strong>Rating: C-</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 7: Chris Hero © vs. CIMA for the EVOLVE title</strong>: Originally this match was Chris Hero vs. Trent Barreta. But due to Trent Barreta having commitments with NJPW, CIMA was a last minute replacement for him...and it was worth it. Hero and CIMA ended up having the best match in DGUSA/EVOLVE this year. This is a match you have to see. Chris Hero pinned CIMA after a KO in 17:06. <strong>Rating: B</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event: Match 8: Johnny Gargano © vs. AR Fox for the Open The Freedom Gate title</strong>: This was a solid title defense by Gargano, and what true opponent AR Fox. A former EVOLVE champion. AR Fox tried desperatly to be the first ever wrestler to hold the Open The Freedom Gate and EVOLVE titles. Johnny Gargano pinned AR Fox after a Hurts Donut in 18:56. <strong>Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Overall Show Rating: C+</strong></p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>Dragon Gate USA: Mercury Rising 2014</p><p>

Match Analysis</p><p> </p><p>

April 5th, 2014</p><p>

Live From: Hersheypark Arena in Hershey, Pennsylvania</p><p>

Attendance: 7,064</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 1: Andrew Everett vs. Caleb Konley</strong>: This was a decent opener between two young workers that slightly warmed up the crowd. Andrew Everett pinned Caleb Konley in 8:31. <strong>Rating: C-</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 2: Jigsaw & Josh Alexander vs. Up In Smoke (Cheech & Cloudy)</strong>: This was a solid tag team match that showed good action. Jigsaw pinned Cheech after a Jig 'n' Tonic in 11:13. <strong>Rating: C-</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 3: CIMA vs. Ryo Saito</strong>: This was a solid match after CIMA's lost to Chris Hero for the EVOLVE title. This was MOTN. CIMA pinned Ryo Saito after a Schwein in 13:03. <strong>Rating: C+</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 4: Anthony Nese vs. Zack Sabre, Jr.</strong>: These two wrestlers put on a good match. They both have similar styles and this was physical. Anthony Nese pinned Zack Sabre, Jr. after a 450 Splash in 13:19. <strong>Rating: C-</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 5: Arik Cannon vs. Jason Lyte</strong>: This was a good match between these two individuals. However, since the crowd didn't know who Jason Lyte was...they wasn't interested in the match. Arik Cannon pinned Jason Lyte after a Total Anarchy in 16:01. <strong>Rating: D+</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Match 6: Akira Tozawa vs. Drake Younger</strong>: This match was a good match and they both showed that they had chemistry with each other. But due to the last match they were still recuperating. Drake Younger pinned Akira Tozawa after a Drake's Landing in 15:57. <strong>Rating: D+</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Main Event: Match 7: Johnny Gargano © vs. Shiima Xion for the Open The Freedom Gate title</strong>: This was good match between these two. Shiima Xion really showed his truly potential in this match. Johnny Gargano pinned Shiima Xion after a Hurts Donut in 20:09. <strong>Rating: C</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Overall Show Rating: C</strong></p>