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We, unfortunately, got word before the South East Tour that one of our workers had received a written, full-time contract offer from a company in Japan. It didn’t really surprise us, nor was it someone way up at the top of the card, but it was still a bummer. However, we had plans for a big surprise in the works…

 

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SCW South East Tour

September 2017, Week One

Location: Generic Venue, South East

Attendance: 629

 

Angel of Mercy vs. Scarlet Scarab

 

Yep, we opened the show with a matchup of “Luchador!” alums. We figured this would be a sensible way to debut Angel of Mercy, and as openers go, it was fine. Scarab is really limited in the ring, but Mercy looked okay and forced his opponent to tap out at 9:36. (C-)

 

Angel of Mercy began walking up the aisle, but was stopped by Logan Wolfsbaine at the top of the ramp. The two stared at each other before Wolfsbaine issued a cheap shot that knocked Angel to the ground. (C+)

 

SCW SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP: Logan Wolfsbaine © vs. Hiroyasu Takizawa

 

Takizawa is a young guy from Japan whose training matches we liked, so we hired him on a very cheap deal (click this to see his stats). The crowd had no clue who he was, but this wasn’t awful, and Logan looked good coming out of it (which was the purpose). The champ retained at 9:39 with a Boston Crab. (D+)

 

Sonny Wildside vs. Hugh Ancrie

 

We put the two young guys out there thinking they may steal the show. They didn’t quite do that, but they did fine together, especially for two guys not necessarily well-known in this part of the U.S. Wildside prevailed at 9:48 following a Fear Factor. ©

 

El Hijo del Zonk and Yellow Flash vs. End of Days

 

End of Days, like many people on the undercard, isn’t well-known in the South East, but this was still a really fun tag match that got the fans interested. Zonk and Flash were known commodities, and the crowd got to cheer at 12:09, when Flash forced Muerto to tap to the Flash Hurricane Armbar. ©

 

El Hijo del Zonk and Yellow Flash attempted to celebrate their victory, but were attacked by Fumihiro Ota and Kazuma Narato. The Tokyo Express completed a successful ambush of the luchadors, leaving them laying on the arena floor. (C+)

 

Ross Henry vs. Kazuma Narato

 

Narato’s a skilled veteran that can teach Henry a great deal, so we ran this match as the main event of the evening. It wasn’t one of Henry’s better outings, but by the sheer force of his charisma, the match still went fairly well, and the crowd loved it when Henry pinned Narato at 17:40 following an Earthquake Powerslam. (C+)

 

Christian Faith came out to the top of the ramp. He mockingly congratulated Ross Henry on his victory, but said he had a “secret weapon” coming to SCW, one that would wipe out Henry, Rogue, and Buddy Garner with a snap of his fingers. (B+)

 

SHOW RATING: C+. Not a bad B-show in a territory where we’re not particularly well-known. We got a decent main event out of the show, along with a few debuts and some angle advancement. We’re losing money on these shows, but hopefully we’ll reap the rewards sooner rather than later.

 

Coming up: The last show for someone on the SCW roster…but the first for another.

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW Against All Odds</span></strong></p><p>

September 2017, Week Two</p><p>

Location: Generic Venue, Mid South</p><p>

Attendance: 4,200</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> walked into the arena, but a pair of footsteps was heard running up behind him. He turned around, and looked into the eyes of a complete stranger, who introduced himself as </em><em><strong>JOFFY LAINE</strong></em><em>. Laine had shown up begging for a job, and Faith came up with a plan…one that involved a show-opening match with Scythe. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Joffy Laine vs. Scythe</strong></p><p> </p><p>

We’d had an eye on Joffy for a while, and we hired him after he’d gotten some seasoning. Unfortunately, these two just didn’t click, and the match suffered for it. Scythe, predictably, finished Laine at 9:31 with an Underworld Spike. <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Scythe</em></strong><em> continued to beat down </em><em><strong>Joffy Laine</strong></em><em> after the match, and </em><em><strong>Persephone</strong></em><em> motioned to the back for more firepower. Out came </em><em><strong>Bret Heartbreak</strong></em><em>, but he was quickly trailed by </em><em><strong>Rogue</strong></em><em>, who evened the odds and set up the next match. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Rogue vs. Bret Heartbreak</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Bret’s progressed pretty quickly, and can now help call matches in the ring. He’s still not particularly over, though, and he’s got a long way to go from bell to bell, so this was a pretty easy match to book. We DID give things a fun twist, though, as Persephone accidentally clocked her boyfriend, which led to a Crashing On at 9:50. <strong>©</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP: Logan Wolfsbaine © vs. American Elemental II</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Even when he’s off his game, Logan Wolfsbaine remains one of the top young workers in the world. He and AmEl showed great chemistry here, and this match helped wake up the crowd. Wolfsbaine retained his title at 10:20, when he pinned the challenger following a Belly to Belly Suplex. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After the match, the lights went out, and angelic music began to play. When the lights came back on, </em><em><strong>American Elemental II</strong></em><em> was gone, replaced by </em><em><strong>Angel of Mercy</strong></em><em>, who wailed away on </em><em><strong>Logan Wolfsbaine</strong></em><em> until the champion rolled out of the ring to regroup. </em><em><strong>©</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

El Hijo del Zonk and Yellow Flash vs. The Tokyo Express</strong></p><p> </p><p>

We told these guys to go out there and steal the show, and for good reason. Rumblings around the arena showed that the fans were hip to what was going on, but those fans were very into this match. Zonk and Flash ultimately prevailed at 11:57, when Kazuma Narato tapped out to the Flash Hurricane Armbar. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: Lassana Makutsi and Primus Allen © vs. Jake Idol and Spencer Spade</strong></p><p> </p><p>

We expected some blowback to the way we booked this match, but there’s just more mileage to be had from having heel champs right now, and this storyline can go on for a while longer. With that in mind, Spade pinned Makutsi with a handful of tights at 17:34, giving he and Idol the tag titles. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Spencer Spade</em></strong><em> slipped out of the ring to celebrate the win, but </em><em><strong>Jake Idol</strong></em><em> was not so lucky. In retaliation for the tainted victory, </em><em><strong>Lassana Makutsi</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Primus Allen</strong></em><em> each hit their finishers on Idol, who was helped to the back by medics. </em><em><strong>(B)</strong></em></p><p><em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>

Ross Henry</strong></em><em> came down to the ring for his match, which was advertised as against a mystery opponent. </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> then appeared at the top of the ramp.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“So, Ross. All this time, you’ve been wondering what my secret weapon is. You probably think you’ve seen all of my tricks, huh? Well, the truth is that I’ve been one step ahead of you all this time.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“I’ve completed the biggest deal in the history of SCW. At one time, that was bringing you in, but no…this one’s bigger. Your opponent for tonight…is </em><em><strong>BRYAN VESSEY</strong></em><em>.”</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

The crowd exploded as Vessey himself appeared alongside Faith before going to the ring. </em><em><strong>(B)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Ross Henry vs. Bryan Vessey</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Even with Vessey being a good decade past his prime, he’s carryable by the right people. This was no classic, but he and Henry brawled in a match so difficult to control that the official called for a double-DQ at 17:36. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: John McClean © vs. Buddy Garner</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This was Garner’s typical tremendous performance, as he elevates pretty much everyone who steps into the ring with him. For a while, it looked as though he would capture the title, but Bryan Vessey interfered, thus giving McClean new life. The champion retained his title at 19:45. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>John McClean</em></strong><em> clutches his title as </em><em><strong>Bryan Vessey</strong></em><em> continues to lay into Buddy Garner with stiff shots. </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> comes down to enjoy the show from up-close, and gets invited into the ring by Vessey…who then turns around and clocks Christian with a right hand! Vessey then grabs a microphone.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“Christian, for as smart a promoter as you are…you’re a TERRIBLE businessman. I didn’t come here to work for you. I came to prove to EVERYONE that I still have what it takes to succeed in a wrestling ring, even at 46 years old. You wanted me? You got me. And with it, you got the message that many have learned over the past 20 years: NEVER TRUST A VESSEY.”</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

</em><em><strong>John McClean</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Persephone</strong></em><em> had scampered up the ramp by this point, but Vessey wasn’t done.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“McClean! You couldn’t have walked out champion tonight without me. You know full well that your grasp on that title’s a loose one. Take this as a warning: I’m coming for it.” </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: B.</strong> After months of watching Vessey on the sidelines, we got a chance to hire him. He’s still got plenty to offer, as he displayed tonight, and this proved to be a very fun show.</p><p> </p><p>

As mentioned previously, this was the last event for one of our workers. Kazuma Narato, who came to us after WLW let him walk, is headed back to the company. He was a useful midcarder for us, and he made Fumihiro Ota much more valuable given that one’s time decline, but thankfully the worker poached wasn’t one of our upper-tier guys.</p><p> </p><p>

Finally, after the show, we made the decision to release a few workers. We cut Eric LaMonica and Scarlet Scarab, as we’ve got plenty of lower-tier heels and those two simply didn’t fit into our future plans. We wish them well in their future endeavors.</p><p> </p><p>

Up next: One of the big companies goes talent-hunting, and SCW’s tag team division is one of the biggest victims.</p>

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<p>The big question in wrestling right now: Where will James Justice land? Despite being 46 years old and positively rotten in the ring, he’s the subject of a major bidding war between the top promotions in North America.</p><p> </p><p>

Companies are in big-time spending modes right now, and this hit us pretty hard, too. Unfortunately, in news that's more related to this than you may first think, we had a run-in with Lassana Makutsi, who was caught using soft drugs before our latest show. We fined him, and he hated that (though, for some reason, it made Guerrero Muerto happy, and that led to a hatred relationship between them). This would have ramifications, as you’ll see.</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW Live!</span></strong></p><p>

September 2017, Week Four</p><p>

Location: Generic Venue, Mid South</p><p>

Attendance: 4,200</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>John McClean</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Persephone</strong></em><em> opened the show in the ring. McClain took all the credit for dispatching </em><em><strong>Buddy Garner</strong></em><em> the previous week, but was interrupted by </em><em><strong>Primus Allen</strong></em><em>. Allen issued a challenge for McClean’s title, since by his word he’d chased off everyone else. McClean begrudgingly accepted. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Lassana Makutsi vs. Fumihiro Ota</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Unofficial rule of SCW: You get caught doing drugs, you job in the opening match. That was the case here, and we now need to find other things for Ota to do, so he served as the beneficiary. Here, he pinned Makutsi at 9:40 after using a foreign object. <strong>©</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Fumihiro Ota</em></strong><em> continued to beat on </em><em><strong>Lassana Makutsi</strong></em><em> after the match, but </em><em><strong>Sonny Wildside</strong></em><em> ran out for the save. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Masked Cougar, El Hijo del Zonk, and Yellow Flash vs. End of Days and Bulldozer Brandon Smith</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Six-man matches are always fun, especially when they feature guys who are over/can work. That’s the case here, as the six guys did really good work together. We gave the crowd a chance to pop at 12:22, when Zonk pinned Smith following a Zonk Bomb. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Jake Idol</em></strong><em> and </em><em><strong>Spencer Spade</strong></em><em> pranced to the ring wearing the SCW Tag Team Championships. They took credit for SCW’s recent spike in attendance, but proceeded to run down the crowd that had assembled. Finally, The Ring Generals barged out to interrupt and challenged them to a match for their titles. </em><em><strong>(C+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: Jake Idol and Spencer Spade © vs. The Ring Generals</strong></p><p> </p><p>

When in doubt, or in need of a tag team to shoulder the load amidst roster turnover, call Statler and Waldorf. This was the case here, and all four of these guys contributed to a really fun match. Ultimately, Statler pinned Spade at 20:02 following a Wheelbarrow Bomb, giving the Generals their second reign as tag team champions. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Enraged at yet another one of his tag team partners leaving SCW, </em><em><strong>Jake Idol</strong></em><em> attacked </em><em><strong>Spencer Spade</strong></em><em>, who was carried out of the arena on a stretcher. </em><em><strong>(C-)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Ross Henry, Rogue, Art Reed, and Flying Jimmy Foxx vs. Bryan Vessey, Scythe, Roy Edison, and Bret Heartbreak</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This proved to be a fun semi-main event. A few guys in here were hidden due to their advanced ages, but Ross Henry and Scythe lifted this match up. Bret Heartbreak, meanwhile, was here to eat the pin, which he did at 12:23 following an Earthquake Powerslam. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Scythe</em></strong><em> attempted to get revenge after the match, but </em><em><strong>Rogue</strong></em><em> fought back, exchanging blows with the big man. He then got help from an unlikely source, as </em><em><strong>Bryan Vessey</strong></em><em> attacked Christian Faith’s foot soldier from behind and helped Rogue throw him over the top rope. The two then stared each other down before a smirking Vessey walked back up the ramp. </em><em><strong>(B)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: John McClean © vs. Primus Allen</strong></p><p> </p><p>

McClean may be 42, and Allen may be an unfinished product, but this was pretty awesome. Allen got plenty of offense in and worked the crowd to perfection, looking like a real threat the whole way. However, the champion did retain his title at 20:07 following a Stain Remover. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: B.</strong> OK, first the obvious: Spencer Spade is gone. He signed a written contract with SOTBPW. While unfortunate, we knew it was only a matter of time before SOMEONE snapped him up. He’s got a ton of potential and will hopefully be a major player down there.</p><p> </p><p>

Next, the Makutsi ordeal. As you may imagine, the long-term plan was for Makutsi and Allen to regain the tag titles (possibly at Season’s Greetings), but Makutsi got caught with drugs and didn’t take kindly to being punished for it. With that in mind, we gave Allen a main-event match where he looked like a star, we gave The Ring Generals a second tag title reign, and we gave Makutsi a loss in the opening match to a guy whose best days are far behind him.</p><p> </p><p>

Up next: Unfortunately, SOTBPW isn’t done, and the South East Tour show is the last for one member of the SCW roster.</p>

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<p>James Justice has re-signed with USPW, who beat out SWF, TCW, and NOTBPW in a bidding war for his services. Additionally, USPW has poached Johnny Bloodstone from NOTBPW, which is now in dire need of star power if it’s to stay relevant in Canada.</p><p> </p><p>

Locally, GSW has informed us they now have a hostile relationship with SCW. I’m not sure why, since we’re not running any shows in the South West, but they’re probably jealous of our recent success, for sure. If they challenge us, we’ll kick their butts.</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW South East Tour</span></strong></p><p>

October 2017, Week One</p><p>

Location: Generic Venue, South East</p><p>

Attendance: 652</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>Buddy Garner</strong></em><em> pulled up to the arena, but was immediately confronted by </em><em><strong>Scythe</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Persephone</strong></em><em>. The trio nearly came to blows, but </em><em><strong>Ross Henry</strong></em><em> rolled up, and he and Garner challenged Scythe and a partner of his choosing to a tag team match later this evening. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Hiroyasu Takizawa vs. Bret Heartbreak</strong></p><p> </p><p>

These two kids’ combined age is 36, so they’ve got a lot of growing to do. This was evident when Heartbreak suffered broken ribs during the match, but he continued to press on, and, in the shocker of all shockers, Bret earned his first SCW victory following interference from Persephone. <strong>(E)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After his first-ever SCW win, </em><em><strong>Bret Heartbreak</strong></em><em> went crazy with an overdone celebration that made many in the crowd crack up. </em><em><strong>Persephone</strong></em><em>, meanwhile, simply rolled her eyes. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Sonny Wildside vs. Fumihiro Ota</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Ota is REALLY showing his age, unfortunately, and it’s becoming a real problem. Still, he and Wildside had a serviceable match, especially for the start of their feud with one another. Ultimately, neither man could beat a 10-count, and at 9:57, the match was ruled a draw. <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Angel of Mercy vs. Nathan Coleman</strong></p><p> </p><p>

We brought Coleman in on a one-shot deal, since we needed someone to feed to Angel of Mercy. Unfortunately, he’s well past his prime, and this wasn’t anything special. On the plus side, Angel did get some momentum, as he forced Coleman to tap out at 10:19. <strong>(D)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP: Logan Wolfsbaine © vs. Yellow Flash</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Many purists were looking forward to this one, and the match delivered despite not having much in the way of traditional heat. Both men worked hard, and this got plenty of time. Ultimately, though, the hated champion retained at 17:42 following a Belly to Belly Suplex. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After the match, </em><em><strong>Logan Wolfsbaine</strong></em><em> attempted to celebrate with the title, but </em><em><strong>Angel of Mercy</strong></em><em> ran out. This distracted Wolfsbaine long enough for </em><em><strong>Yellow Flash</strong></em><em> to rise up and lock in a Flash Hurricane Armbar, which brought the crowd to its feet. Flash then took a final, knowing bow to all sides of the arena before walking back up the ramp one last time. </em><em><strong>©</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Ross Henry and Buddy Garner vs. Scythe and Jake Idol</strong></p><p> </p><p>

We finally found the one weakness Buddy Garner has: He and Ross Henry make for HORRIBLE tag team partners. Even with that in mind, this match was fun, as Scythe and Jake Idol made for a wacky tandem that’ll be on some “SCW Unreleased” collection someday. Henry finished the match at 20:13, when he pinned Idol following an Earthquake Powerslam. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After the match, </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> walked out. He said that, regrettably, </em><em><strong>Bryan Vessey</strong></em><em> was the #1 contender to </em><em><strong>John McClean</strong></em><em>’s SCW World Championship. However, he said he would be willing to make things much more interesting. He booked a six-man match between the teams of </em><em><strong>Ross Henry, Buddy Garner</strong></em><em>, and </em><em><strong>Rogue</strong></em><em> and McClean, </em><em><strong>Scythe</strong></em><em>, and </em><em><strong>Bryan Vessey</strong></em><em>. If Henry’s team won, whichever man scored the pin would be added to the match. However, if McClean’s team won, none of the fan favorites would get a title shot until after McClean lost the belt. Henry and Garner accepted the challenge. </em><em><strong>(B-)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: C+.</strong> The main event was a letdown, for sure, but we’re not all that popular in the region, so this is still not a bad rating.</p><p> </p><p>

As you can guess, Yellow Flash was the worker poached by SOTBPW, about a year and a half following his departure from there. If there was a “most improved” company award in that stretch of time, Yellow Flash would win it. He went from “flashy, green kid” to a guy that actually has decent psychology to go along with solid skills. He made the most of his time here, and he wound up being a solid midcard/upper-midcard guy. Like with Narato and Spade, it’s not like he was a vital piece of the puzzle, but we’ll still miss him.</p><p> </p><p>

Up next: All Hallow’s Eve brings a six-man match that decides the next challenger(s) for the SCW World Championship!</p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW All Hallow’s Eve</span></strong></p><p>

October 2017, Week Two</p><p>

Location: Generic Venue, Mid South</p><p>

Attendance: 4,200</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Sonny Wildside vs. Jake Idol</strong></p><p> </p><p>

These two have come a long way in SCW, and they worked a hot opening match that got the crowd engaged early on. Wildside appeared to be on his way to a win, but he was distracted by an interfering <strong>Fumihiro Ota</strong>, which allowed Idol to pin Wildside at 10:18 following a Reality Check. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Fumihiro Ota</em></strong><em> and </em><em><strong>Jake Idol</strong></em><em> continued beating on </em><em><strong>Sonny Wildside</strong></em><em> after the match, but </em><em><strong>El Hijo del Zonk</strong></em><em> ran out and put a stop to the brawl. With a referee in the ring, the next match (an impromptu one) started promptly. </em><em><strong>(B)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

El Hijo del Zonk vs. Fumihiro Ota</strong></p><p> </p><p>

It’s gotten to the point where Ota can’t even go all-out for 10 minutes without getting tired. Thankfully, Zonk was on his game and kept things together, and the fans got a feel-good moment at 9:49, when Ota was pinned following a Zonk Bomb. Maybe cut back on the smoking, huh, Fumihiro? <strong>©</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Angel of Mercy and Masked Cougar vs. Logan Wolfsbaine and Roy Edison</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This was a tale of two teams. While Angel of Mercy and Masked Cougar showed excellent chemistry together (hmm…), Wolfsbaine and Edison had no chemistry at all. Still, the match worked, and the fans hated it when Wolfsbaine pinned Cougar at 17:47 after the use of a foreign object. <strong>©</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After the match, the referee discovered the foreign object </em><em><strong>Logan Wolfsbaine</strong></em><em> used and reversed the decision, giving </em><em><strong>Angel of Mercy</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Masked Cougar</strong></em><em> the victory. Mercy then attacked Wolfsbaine from behind, and </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> booked a match between the two for the SCW Southern Championship at SCW Live! </em><em><strong>(B-)</strong></em></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>SCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: The Ring Generals © vs. End of Days</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Two longtime rival teams squared off in the semi-main event, which doubled as this reign’s first title defense for Statler and Waldorf. The four men stole the show, even with Heroic beginning to show signs of decline for the first time, and the champs retained at 18:01 when Waldorf pinned Heroic following a Wheelbarrow Bomb. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After the match, </em><em><strong>The Ring Generals</strong></em><em> were caught off-guard by a visit from </em><em><strong>Lassana Makutsi</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Primus Allen</strong></em><em>. The two congratulated Statler and Waldorf on their title win, but warned that they’d be coming for the belts that were stolen from them in due time. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Ross Henry, Rogue, and Buddy Garner vs. John McClean, Scythe, and Bryan Vessey</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Christian Faith’s master plan came crashing down in spectacular fashion. Bryan Vessey proved more interested in making McClean squirm than helping his team, and the faces had a trick up their sleeve. Rogue hit Scythe with a Crashing On…and all three team members covered the big man for the pinfall at 19:44. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After the loss, one that opened up a five-way title match at SCW Turkeys Away, </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> came out and laid into </em><em><strong>Scythe</strong></em><em>, who turned and walked away while his boss berated him. </em><em><strong>(A)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: B.</strong> Two really good matches at the top of the card, plus a show-stealer between Wildside and Idol to kick things off. The build to Season’s Greetings continues, and we set up a massive five-man title match at Turkeys Away.</p><p> </p><p>

Up next: Two big-time debuts at <em>SCW Live!</em>, plus a match for the SCW Southern Championship!</p>

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<p>The big news in wrestling has been a bidding war for Eric Eisen. USPW, TCW, and NOTBPW all wanted him, but he opted to re-sign with SWF, surprising absolutely nobody. Meanwhile, closer to home, Scythe and Sonny Wildside signed pay-per-appearance deals with PSW. Good for them, but that company’s financials are, um…not promising. Hope their checks don’t bounce!</p><p> </p><p>

Speaking of checks, we’ll be handing out a few more going forward. It’s safe to say we’re loading up for Season’s Greetings in a big, big way.</p><p> </p><p>

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</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW Live!</span></strong></p><p>

October 2017, Week Four</p><p>

Location: Generic Venue, Mid South</p><p>

Attendance: 4,400</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<em>The show opened with </em><em><strong>Joffy Laine</strong></em><em> walking out and grabbing a microphone. He said that things had been going slowly for him since signing for SCW, but that he would speed things up in a big way. Suddenly, though, he was interrupted.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“Hold it.”</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

The fans’ eyes turned up the ramp, and out walked </em><em><strong>JUSTIN SENSITIVE</strong></em><em>, fresh off of his tenure with SWF.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“You’re right. Things WILL speed up around here…but not for you. SCW’s long nightmare is finally over. These fans have been waiting for true talent, as opposed to the scrawny never-weres that come here looking for a payday. I’m here to raise the profile of this company, and that starts…right now!” </em><em><strong>(D+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Joffy Laine vs. Justin Sensitive</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Sensitive isn’t a complete stranger, obviously, but he’s also not going to be a guy we plug into main events anytime soon. Meanwhile, Laine is still establishing himself, so this wasn’t a terrific opener. However, it did serve the purpose of getting Justin some momentum, as he pinned his opponent at 10:19 following a Grace Landing. <strong>(D+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>John McClean</em></strong><em> barged into </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em>’s office, still angry from what happened at All Hallow’s Eve. Christian Faith, though, reassured the champion that he had a plan. Tonight’s main event would be a six-man match with </em><em><strong>Ross Henry, Rogue,</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Buddy Garner</strong></em><em> against </em><em><strong>Bryan Vessey</strong></em><em> and two partners of his choosing, “assuming two people in this world LIKE that guy.” Satisfied, McClean nodded, though he warned Faith that if they didn’t finish each other off, he’d happily do that himself. </em><em><strong>(B)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Sonny Wildside vs. Ray Snow</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Snow just relocated to Mid South, which is pretty cool. He’s not a guy we’ll sign to any long-term deals, but he’s a serviceable heel jobber, and that’s the role he played here, as Wildside prevailed at 11:59 following a Fear Factor. <strong>©</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Sonny Wildside</em></strong><em> then grabbed a microphone.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“</em><em><strong>Fumihiro Ota</strong></em><em>! I’m still angry about what happened two weeks ago. You may think I’m just a kid, but I’ve got a long, LONG memory. You find a partner, I’ll find a partner, and we’ll meet in a tag match at Turkeys Away.” </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP: Logan Wolfsbaine © vs. Angel of Mercy</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This was a highly-anticipated bout, and the two were instructed to go out and steal the show. The result was a very good (though not great) match, one that ended with some antics at 12:06, as Wolfsbaine intentionally got himself disqualified to retain his title. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Lassana Makutsi and Primus Allen vs. Hugh Ancrie and Syd Collier vs. Art Reed and Flying Jimmy Foxx</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This was a disappointment. Art Reed, unfortunately, is feeling his age, and Ancrie and Collier were sort of a waste of space. However, this did further a storyline, as Guerrero Muerto and Mario Heroic ran in at 11:40, unbeknownst to Foxx, and attacked Makutsi. Foxx then made the cover and got the win for his team. <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Ross Henry, Rogue,</em></strong><em> and </em><em><strong>Buddy Garner</strong></em><em> made their way to the ring for the night’s main event. Out came </em><em><strong>Bryan Vessey</strong></em><em>, with a microphone in his hand.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“So </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> doesn’t think I’ve got friends? Well, just because I’m a lone wolf doesn’t mean I don’t know how to coexist with others when necessary. Boys, I got my two partners.”</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

With nary a word, </em><em><strong>Scythe</strong></em><em> appeared at the top of the ramp, shaking off pleadings from </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> to not team with Vessey again.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“That’s one. The other one…well, I called in a few favors, and I had this guy come down from Canada. Boys, say hello…to </em><em><strong>SHOOTER SEAN DEELEY</strong></em><em>.” </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Ross Henry, Rogue, and Buddy Garner vs. Bryan Vessey, Scythe, and Shooter Sean Deeley</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This was pure, unmitigated chaos, as the six men brawled all around the ringside area. Finally, just as it seemed like the action was under control, John McClean ran in and cleaned house, whacking competitors on both sides with the SCW World Championship belt. That spurred a call for a double disqualification at 20:09. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>The brawl continues after the bell, and </em><em><strong>John McClean</strong></em><em> barely had to do any work. With the reappearance of the SCW World Championship, it became an every-man-for-himself affair, and McClean stood tall to end the show. </em><em><strong>(A)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: B.</strong> Sensitive coming over from SWF was nice, but the bigger deal, in my eyes, was signing Shooter Sean Deeley, one of the best technical wrestlers on the planet and a guy in his prime. For some reason, NOTBPW only signed him to a pay-per-appearance contract, and I’m happy they did. He’s going to be a lot of fun to book.</p><p> </p><p>

Up next: A quick trip to the South East before Turkeys Away...but first, a troubling interlude.</p>

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<div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">INTERLUDE</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

<em>RING RIIIIING</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

RING RIIIIING</em></p><p> </p><p>

“…Christian Faith.”</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“You still DO that???”</em></p><p> </p><p>

The voice on the other end of the phone stunned Christian into silence. It was one he hadn’t heard in quite a while, ever since he had opted to start Southern Championship Wrestling nearly two years prior.</p><p> </p><p>

“…<strong>Richard</strong>? It’s great to hear from you!”</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“Well, don’t say that quite yet, pal! You don’t know why I’m calling.”</em></p><p> </p><p>

“I’m just guessing it’s not to talk about the old times.”</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“You’ve been doing a really nice job down there. You trying to take on an old friend that made you a star?”</em></p><p> </p><p>

“No. I’m trying to give back to the business and maybe make a little money. After all, neither you nor <strong>Allen</strong> have been running many towns down here, and running a ranch isn’t cheap!”</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“I suppose that’s valid. Anyway, the reason I’m calling is, well…”</em></p><p> </p><p>

Richard Eisen’s voice weakened just a bit. Above all, he’s a businessman, but he remembers the money Christian Faith drew for him during his active career.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“I saw the match between </em><em><strong>John McClean</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Primus Allen</strong></em><em>,” Eisen finally continued. “We saw something in Primus, but we were going through some financial stuff and had to cut him loose, along with a few others you scooped up.”</em></p><p> </p><p>

“The kid’s got potential.”</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“I agree. That’s why we’ve signed him to a written contract.”</em></p><p> </p><p>

One could’ve heard a pin drop as Christian Faith tried very hard to stay composed.</p><p> </p><p>

“That’s not surprising, Richard. I appreciate you telling me.”</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“I’m not done. That manager, </em><em><strong>Persephone</strong></em><em>, may be the most popular woman in the country right now. We signed her, too.”</em></p><p> </p><p>

“…oh come on, Richard.”</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“I’m paying you a courtesy. You think I’d have called Allen or </em><em><strong>Kyle</strong></em><em> to let them know I was stealing talent? It’s tough to have friends in this business, but I consider you one of the best ones I’ve got. I’m proud of you, and I like how you’re developing talent.”</em></p><p> </p><p>

“Well, thanks. I guess. Is there anyone ELSE you’d like to steal from me, or are you done?”</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“If I told you, I’d have to kill you…oh, one more thing, just out of my own person curiosity. Are the rumors true?”</em></p><p> </p><p>

“What rumors, Richard?”</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“Don’t play dumb with me.”</em></p><p> </p><p>

A pause.</p><p> </p><p>

“If I told you, I’d have to kill you.”</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“Fair enough.”</em></p><p> </p><p>

“Take care of my kid.”</p><p> </p><p>

CLICK.</p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>- - - - -</strong></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

After all of that, the nonsense wasn’t done. <strong>Lassana Makutsi</strong> decided to pull a tasteless rib backstage. We gave him a stern warning, and that actually seemed to work, as he improved his attitude and his morale (both of which had been in the toilet of late). To show him how it was done, <strong>El Hijo del Zonk</strong> ribbed <strong>Shooter Sean Deeley</strong>, thus getting the entire locker room back into a good state of mind.</p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW South East Tour</span></strong></p><p>

November 2017, Week One</p><p>

Location: Generic Venue, South East</p><p>

Attendance: 694</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Flying Jimmy Foxx vs. Bret Heartbreak</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Surprisingly, these two showed great chemistry, and we wound up with a pretty solid opening match. The crowd hated Heartbreak, and it looked like Foxx was in trouble, but Persephone accidentally hit her boyfriend with her shoe, allowing Foxx to pick up the victory at 10:26. <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After the match, enraged at </em><em><strong>Persephone</strong></em><em> costing him a potential victory, </em><em><strong>Bret Heartbreak</strong></em><em> threw a temper tentrum, yelled, “WE’RE OVER!!!,” and left Persephone at ringside. The crowd jeered as she sobbed her way up the ramp. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Island Boy Apollo vs. Scythe</strong></p><p> </p><p>

We knew these two had strong chemistry, and Scythe could use some momentum, so we put these two together and let them have some fun. That’s exactly what happened, and Scythe ended a good match with a Choke Slam at 10:17. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Christian Faith</em></strong><em> appeared to congratulate </em><em><strong>Scythe</strong></em><em> on his victory, but the big man wanted no part of it and brushed him off on his way back to the locker room. </em><em><strong>(A)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

El Hijo del Zonk vs. Justin Sensitive</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Sensitive is never going to be a main eventer, but he can be carried to decent matches by the right opponents. That’s what happened here, as he and Zonk worked a watchable midcard match that ended at 11:37, when Zonk prevailed following a Zonk Bomb. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Lassana Makutsi and Primus Allen vs. End of Days</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Much of the crowd knew what was going on here, as intermittent chants of “PLEASE DON’T GO!” and “YOU SOLD OUT!” peppered Primus Allen whenever he was in the ring. This essentially acted as a #1 contender’s match for the tag titles, and Guerrero Muerto pinned Allen at 18:23 following a Graveyard Shift. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Guerrero Muerto</em></strong><em> and </em><em><strong>Mario Heroic</strong></em><em> attempted to celebrate after the match, but </em><em><strong>Primus Allen</strong></em><em> was having none of it. He caught both men in Running Powerslams, and the crowd cheered for Allen one last time as he walked back up the ramp. </em><em><strong>(C+)</strong></em></p><p><em><strong> </strong></em></p><p><em><strong>

Ross Henry</strong></em><em> made an elaborate entrance ahead of his main event match with </em><em><strong>Shooter Sean Deeley. (B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Ross Henry vs. Shooter Sean Deeley</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Deeley isn’t quite as over in the U.S. as he is in Canada, but his technical skill more than makes up for that. He and Henry worked a solid main event, though one that did suffer from time to time due to a lack of selling. Henry popped the crowd at 20:27, when he pinned his opponent following an Earthquake Powerslam. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Ross Henry</em></strong><em> thanked the fans for attending the show, and said that the next time he’d be in the South East would be with the SCW World Championship around his waist. He shook hands and posed for pictures as the crowd filed out. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: B-.</strong> This worked. We’re starting to see some attendance growth in these shows, which is nice, and the match quality was pretty good. Unfortunately, we did have to say goodbye to Primus Allen and Persephone, who departed for the greener (at least money-wise!) pastures of SWF. Both contributed a lot to us over the past few months, and if SWF goes on a cost-cutting binge, we’ll welcome them back with open arms.</p><p> </p><p>

Up next: Turkeys Away pays homage to one of the best half-hour television sitcom episodes of all-time, and features a five-way match for the SCW World Championship!</p>

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<p>The hits just keep on coming for TCW, as Jay Chord is bound for USPW following a long bidding war. Meanwhile, we weren’t completely immune to the raids going on by larger companies. Unfortunately, our buddy Richard Eisen wasn’t done mooching off of our roster…but luckily, we had a surprise in store for our fans!</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW Turkeys Away</span></strong></p><p>

November 2017, Week Two</p><p>

Location: Generic Venue, Mid South</p><p>

Attendance: 4,300</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Hiroyasu Takizawa vs. Shooter Sean Deeley</strong></p><p> </p><p>

We mainly wanted something that showcased Deeley, since he’d lost his first two matches. We got that here, as he shined in what was, essentially, an extended squash. These two showed great chemistry, and Deeley prevailed at 7:55 following a German suplex. <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Sonny Wildside and Angel of Mercy vs. Fumihiro Ota and Logan Wolfsbaine</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This was a nice way to combine the two angles, and also to hide the rapidly-declining Ota a bit as well. This was a fun tag match, and the crowd got to pop at 11:42, when Mercy pinned Ota. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Lassana Makutsi</em></strong><em> came to the ring, but he was followed out by </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em>, who had a microphone in hand.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“Lassana, anyone with a dirt sheet can understand that we haven’t exactly seen eye to eye on a lot of things. You’re talented, but your ego has given you a false sense of security, one that has no place in an SCW locker room.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“Tonight’s match will have a very special twist. I’m tired of you running roughshod backstage, and I’ve enlisted the help of a dear friend of mine. Your match will be a Loser Leaves Town match…against SCW’s newest employee, the one, the only…</em><em><strong>DR. RUDO!!!” (B-)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

LOSER LEAVES TOWN: Lassana Makutsi vs. Dr. Rudo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Yep, as you can probably guess, Makutsi’s headed to SWF. Thankfully, we signed Dr. Rudo fresh off of his stint in SOTBPW, and these two worked a fun match together. Makutsi dutifully did the honors for the newcomer, as Rudo prevailed at 12:07 following a Heart Punch. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Masked Cougar vs. Scythe</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Scythe and Masked Cougar have tremendous chemistry, and this is easily the best Scythe has ever looked in a wrestling ring. He and Cougar did an awesome job in a match many thought was the best of the night, and Scythe prevailed at 17:57 with an Underworld Spike. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>John McClean</em></strong><em> ran out to congratulate </em><em><strong>Scythe</strong></em><em> on his victory, but once again, Scythe wanted no part of a celebration. McClean got in Scythe’s face, but Scythe raised his arms and the lights went out. When they came back on, McClean was alone in the ring. </em><em><strong>(B)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: The Ring Generals © vs. Jake Idol and Justin Sensitive</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This was a logical use of Sensitive, as Idol had been without a partner since Spencer Spade left. The match was fun, as Statler and Waldorf brought their usual superb effort to the ring. The champions eventually retained at 17:48, when Waldorf pinned Sensitive. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Christian Faith</em></strong><em> came out after the match, and announced that </em><em><strong>The Ring Generals</strong></em><em> would put their titles on the line at Season’s Greetings against the #1 contenders, </em><em><strong>End of Days</strong></em><em>. On cue, </em><em><strong>Guerrero Muerto</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Mario Heroic</strong></em><em> appeared behind Statler and Waldorf and beat them down in the ring as Faith cackled his way backstage. </em><em><strong>(B)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: John McClean © vs. Ross Henry vs. Rogue vs. Buddy Garner vs. Bryan Vessey</strong></p><p> </p><p>

There was a ton of star power in the ring here, and that led to one of the most highly-anticipated matches in company history. John McClean had been a fine heel champion, but he finally got his just desserts here, as he was battered from pillar to post by the other four participants in the match. Ultimately, though, he wasn’t involved in the finish. Ross Henry regained his title at 20:12, when he pinned Garner following an Earthquake Powerslam. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After the match, it seemed as though everyone paired off. </em><em><strong>John McClean</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Buddy Garner</strong></em><em> battled outside the ring, while </em><em><strong>Rogue</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Bryan Vessey</strong></em><em> stared each other down before finally re-engaging one another.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

With all of this going on, new champion </em><em><strong>Ross Henry</strong></em><em> grabbed the title belt and a microphone…but before he could speak, </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> made his way to the ring, and he snatched the microphone from Henry’s hand.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“You think you’re so tough. You didn’t even pin the champion to win that title. You had to wait until he was out of the ring. In my day, champions would go one-on-one with someone who wanted what they had. That’s what men of honor did…but no. Not you. You, and Rogue, and Garner teamed up to rob John McClean of the title, and I won’t stand for it.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“Scythe couldn’t do it. Bryan Vessey couldn’t do it. John McClean couldn’t do it…so I will. Ross Henry, I challenge you, for that title, at Season’s Greetings.”</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

Ross Henry smiled widely and nodded his head, but Christian Faith then attacked, bringing the champion to the ground! After the two exchanged blows, the main event competitors came in to separate them from one another. </em><em><strong>(A)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: B.</strong> This was everything I’d hoped for from this show, and then some. Ross Henry got back the title that was stolen from him months earlier, and the other matches on the card did a nice job of tying things together. Between Henry/Faith, Rogue/Vessey, and Garner/McClean, among other matches, Season’s Greetings is going to be a barn-burner.</p><p> </p><p>

Up next: The final <em>SCW Live!</em> before the biggest show of the year, but the bigger companies keep coming for talent.</p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW Live!</span></strong></p><p>

November 2017, Week Four</p><p>

Location: Generic Venue, Mid South</p><p>

Attendance: 4,600</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> arrived at the venue, but was stopped by </em><em><strong>Jake Idol</strong></em><em>. Idol said he’d been spinning his wheels of late in SCW, but that he had a perfect idea: To go up against </em><em><strong>Ross Henry</strong></em><em> and make him easier pickings for Season’s Greetings. Faith liked the idea, and even made it a title match, but said that it came with a catch: If Idol lost, his SCW career would be over. </em><em><strong>(B)</strong></em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

In the ring, </em><em><strong>Bulldozer Brandon Smith</strong></em><em> said he was tired of waiting for an opportunity, and had gone ahead and signed a big-money contract with Burning Hammer of the Wrestling Gods in Japan. However, as Smith ran down the SCW fans, he was interrupted…by </em><em><strong>LENNY BROWN</strong></em><em>, who was dressed to fight! </em><em><strong>©</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Lenny Brown vs. Bulldozer Brandon Smith</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This wasn’t anything overly special. We’d always appreciated Smith’s talent, but he was too expensive for us when we started out, and once we started making enough money to afford him, he just didn’t find his footing. He did, however, go out on his back, as Lenny Brown pinned Smith at 12:15 following the Star Treatment. <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Angel of Mercy vs. Roy Edison</strong></p><p> </p><p>

We wanted to get Angel of Mercy some momentum, and Edison (still a solid hand despite the early onset of time decline) was as good as anyone to give it to him. This was an OK (if unspectacular) match, one that Mercy won by submission at 12:28. <strong>©</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Angel of Mercy</em></strong><em> celebrated his victory, but his happiness was short-lived, as </em><em><strong>Logan Wolfsbaine</strong></em><em> ran out and clubbed him with the SCW Southern Championship belt. Wolfsbaine stayed on the attack before security ushered him away from the ring, at which point </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> appeared, booking a steel cage match for the title at Season’s Greetings. </em><em><strong>(B)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

El Hijo del Zonk vs. Dr. Rudo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The former SOTBPW rivals locked up here, and while this wasn’t the lucha libre classic many expected, it was good, clean fun, with Zonk playing to the crowd while Rudo took every shortcut he could. Ultimately, the heel prevailed at 20:22, when he pinned Zonk following a Heart Punch. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Buddy Garner vs. Shooter Sean Deeley</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Three words: Best. Match. EVER. Buddy Garner and Shooter Sean Deeley gave SCW its first-ever A-rated match, and that’s not a surprise. This was a technical classic, one where we made sure to give Deeley plenty of offense. However, Garner prevailed at 19:36, when Deeley tapped out to the Garner Tendon Hold. <strong>(A)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Buddy Garner</em></strong><em> grabbed a microphone after his victory.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“In case you couldn’t tell, </em><em><strong>John McClean</strong></em><em> isn’t here tonight. He’s off licking his wounds and recovering from his bruised ego after </em><em><strong>Ross Henry</strong></em><em> won the title a few weeks ago. Ross and I will meet again down the line, but McClean, you’re the one that’s got my attention right now.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“There’s a matter left unsettled between the two of us. I propose we settle it at Season’s Greetings. You and me, one-on-one, and we see, once and for all, who the better man is.” </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

TITLE VS. CAREER: Ross Henry © vs. Jake Idol</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This was an almost impossible act to follow, but Henry and Idol gave it one heck of a try. Some in the audience were in on what was going on, but Idol’s contributions were so respected that they mostly stayed respectful. Finally, at 19:41, Jake Idol’s SCW career came to a halt, as Henry pinned him following an Earthquake Powerslam. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Christian Faith</em></strong><em> appeared after the match, and while he and </em><em><strong>Ross Henry</strong></em><em> stared each other down, Faith quickly turned to </em><em><strong>Jake Idol</strong></em><em> and beat him down, leveling him with a DDT onto the ring apron that brought out the paramedics. The show ended with Idol being carried out on a stretcher. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: B.</strong> Okay, let’s get the goodbyes out of the way. Bulldozer Brandon Smith won’t be missed too much. I wish we could’ve used him better, but the timing was never really right. He’ll be a good fit for Burning Hammer, though, and we wish him luck.</p><p> </p><p>

Jake Idol, though…that one stings. Idol was one of SCW’s first signings, and he did a lot while he was here. He won the SCW Tag Team Championships three different times, and his profile improving after longtime partner Jackpot Jordan left for TCW is no small feat. He busted his butt for us, CZCW, and GSW, and he now heads to SWF, which gave him a written contract. Good luck, kid.</p><p> </p><p>

Having said all of that, this was a really good show. Garner and Deeley put on an absolute clinic, and Henry and Idol closed the show with another good match. We got plenty of good stuff, and we continued the build to Season’s Greetings.</p><p> </p><p>

Up next: We head to the South East for the “go home” show!</p>

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SCW South East Tour

December 2017, Week One

Location: Generic Venue, South East

Attendance: 767

 

TomoYuno vs. End of Days

 

We signed Tomonaga and Yunokawa from Japan. They’re kids (seriously, we needed waivers and everything), but they’re great prospects and we hope we can use them effectively. Their first assignment was to lay down for End of Days, as Heroic pinned Yunokawa at 9:57 following a Hero Attack. (C-)

 

The Ring Generals ran out for a staredown, but were both victims of a stereo cheapshot by Guerrero Muerto and Mario Heroic, who beat the champs down to the mat and posed with the tag titles. (C-)

 

Sonny Wildside vs. Bret Heartbreak

 

Heartbreak is coming along pretty well as a worker, and he and Wildside worked a fun little match here. Wildside’s been one of our success stories, and he built some momentum here, pinning Bret at 10:17 following a Fear Factor. ©

 

Fumihiro Ota emerged from the crowd, snuck up on Sonny Wildside, and beat him to a pulp before security could finally separate the two. (B+)

 

SCW SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP: Logan Wolfsbaine © vs. El Mitico Jr.

 

Mitico’s injury cost him a lot of time, and we haven’t really had the opportunity to use him much. However, he and Wolfsbaine had a good match here (not to mention a cheap one from a budget standpoint!), and some thought it stole the show. Unsurprisingly, Wolfsbaine retained his title at 12:22 with a Boston Crab. (C+)

 

Logan Wolfsbaine continued his savage beatdown of El Mitico Jr. after the match, shouting for Angel of Mercy multiple times before leaving the luchador laying in the middle of the ring. (C-)

 

Art Reed vs. Scythe

 

There wasn’t much chemistry here, unfortunately, but Reed served the purpose of being popular enough to keep the crowd interested while getting Scythe over. With the right guy, Scythe can work wonders, but this match wasn’t that kind of situation. However, the big man did prevail at 18:14 with a Choke Slam. ©

 

Bryan Vessey’s entrance began as Scythe exited. The two stared one another down before an official forced Vessey into the ring for his match against Ross Henry. (B+)

 

SCW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: Ross Henry © vs. Bryan Vessey

 

Even in time decline, Vessey can still work acceptable main event matches. That was the case here, and even though neither man was particularly interested in selling, this match delivered. Ultimately, Henry retained his title at 19:39 following an Earthquake Powerslam. (C+)

 

SHOW RATING: C+. An acceptable B-show with a few fun angles leading up to Season’s Greetings, which is coming up next!

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SEASON’S GREETINGS PICK-EM

 

SCW World Championship

Ross Henry © vs. Christian Faith

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Buddy Garner vs. John McClean

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Rogue vs. Bryan Vessey

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Masked Cougar vs. Scythe

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SCW Tag Team Championships

The Ring Generals © vs. End of Days

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El Hijo del Zonk vs. Shooter Sean Deeley

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SCW Southern Championship

Logan Wolfsbaine © vs. Angel of Mercy

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Sonny Wildside vs. Fumihiro Ota

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Battle Royal: Winner Gets an SCW World Championship Match

American Elemental II, Art Reed, Bret Heartbreak, Dr Rudo, Flying Jimmy Foxx, Joffy Laine, Justin Sensitive, Lenny Brown, Roy Edison, Syd Collier

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SCW World Championship

Ross Henry © vs. Christian Faith

Comments:interesting to see what you do with Christian Faith getting back into the ring. I don’t see a title change but could see Faith getting some sort of DQ win. I’ll go with Henry but see another match in the future for the owner

 

Buddy Garner vs. John McClean

Comments: McCleans group is falling apart. Slythe is obviously a man on his own mission and he lost the hot chick at ringside. Maybe he regroups here with a new femme fatale?

 

Rogue vs. Bryan Vessey

Comments:Rogue’s been pretty quiet so I’ll go with Vessey as he’s still a good challenger for Henry

 

Masked Cougar vs. Scythe

Comments: Cougar’s good but the big man is rolling

 

SCW Tag Team Championships

The Ring Generals © vs. End of Days

Comments:The Generals just don’t ever catch my fancy, they are just so vanilla in most diaries I’ve read. So let’s see End of Days take back the gold

 

El Hijo del Zonk vs. Shooter Sean Deeley

Zonk’s gotten some wins but his opponent is capable of very good matches and needs the win more

 

 

SCW Southern Championship

Logan Wolfsbaine © vs. Angel of Mercy

Comments:Wolfsbaine is a good young and inexpensive talent. He can start to work his way up the card but is not a main eventer yet. I could see a change here but feel Logan will get the belt back before moving up the card latter next year

 

Sonny Wildside vs. Fumihiro Ota

Comments:RIP to the Orient Express as one is gone and Ota is likely done. Wildside has talent and future Southern Champ is my prediction for 2018

 

Battle Royal: Winner Gets an SCW World Championship Match

American Elemental II, Art Reed, Bret Heartbreak, Dr Rudo, Flying Jimmy Foxx, Joffy Laine, Justin Sensitive, Lenny Brown, Roy Edison, Syd Collier

Comments:Let’s see who would be a good opponent. The obvious choices to me are the declining Roy Edison or the up and coming Lenny Brown. Tough call here.....

 

I have enjoyed following your story here and like the growth and the pains of the journey. Looking forward to 2018

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW Season’s Greetings</span></strong></p><p>

December 2017, Week Two</p><p>

Location: Irvine Hall, Mid South</p><p>

Attendance: 4,747</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Battle Royal (Winner Gets an SCW World Championship Match): American Elemental II, Art Reed, Bret Heartbreak, Dr Rudo, Flying Jimmy Foxx, Joffy Laine, Justin Sensitive, Lenny Brown, Roy Edison, Syd Collier</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The crowd was white-hot for the opening match, and we wound up with a fun opener featuring some good workers. Ultimately, this came down to a battle between Dr. Rudo and Lenny Brown, and Rudo dumped Brown at 10:06 to win the title shot. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Sonny Wildside vs. Fumihiro Ota</strong></p><p> </p><p>

In a word, PHEW. Ota’s really declined of late, but thankfully, he and Wildside did their feud justice with a solid match here. Ota wasn’t exactly crazy about putting the kid over, but he ultimately did the honors at 10:08 following a Fear Factor. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW Southern Championship: Logan Wolfsbaine © vs. Angel of Mercy</strong></p><p> </p><p>

These two delivered on the potential their rivalry had held here, giving us a really good title match. There was plenty of doubt about the outcome, and Angel had his chances, but Wolfsbaine ultimately retained his title at 12:23 following a Belly to Belly Suplex. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

El Hijo del Zonk vs. Shooter Sean Deeley</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Even with Deeley off his game, this match (put together simply to see what these two could do) more than delivered. They were instructed to try to steal the show, and while they didn’t quite do that, they put forth a darned good try. Deeley eventually prevailed at 11:50, when he forced Zonk to tap out to a Seated Stretch Armbar. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Shooter Sean Deeley</em></strong><em> continued his assault after the match and motioned to the back, which brought out </em><em><strong>Dr. Rudo</strong></em><em>. Rudo joined in, punctuating the attack by felling </em><em><strong>El Hijo del Zonk</strong></em><em> with a Heart Punch. </em><em><strong>(B-)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW Tag Team Championships: The Ring Generals © vs. End of Days</strong></p><p> </p><p>

We weren’t sure how to book this one. The Ring Generals are one of our best tag teams, and they’ve done nothing wrong since helping us get out of a sticky spot when Spencer Spade got poached. However, there’s much more room for fresh matchups with heel champions (at least for now), so the decision was made to go forward with a title change. This quartet worked a strong match, one that ended in controversial fashion at 17:14, as Mario Heroic pinned Marv Statler after using underhanded tactics. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Masked Cougar vs. Scythe</strong></p><p> </p><p>

It makes positively no sense, but these two have remarkable chemistry together, and that’s why we booked this match once again. They just get the best out of each other, and that’s what happened here. Cougar was game, but Scythe ultimately prevailed in 17:33 following a Choke Slam. <strong>(B+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Rogue vs. Bryan Vessey</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Five years ago, this would’ve been a main event anywhere in the country. However, both of these men are well past their primes, so this was relegated to a semi-main event “special attraction” match. It’s not like it was bad, though, and the crowd finally got a chance to pop at 10:08, when Rogue pinned Vessey after a Crashing On. <strong>©</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Buddy Garner vs. John McClean</strong></p><p> </p><p>

John McClean is 43 years old and far past his best. Buddy Garner is 45 and has no right to be a technical wizard. However, this match was awesome from start to finish, with plenty of spots that left the crowd’s jaws dropped to the floor. Ultimately, though, we needed to give McClean some of his momentum back after he dropped the title, so he pinned Garner at 17:50 following a Stain Removal. <strong>(B+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Ross Henry</em></strong><em> and </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> made elaborate entrances ahead of the main event. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW World Championship: Ross Henry © vs. Christian Faith</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Chants of, “HE’S STILL GOT IT (clap clap clapclapclap),” rang out throughout the match, as Christian Faith, while far from the worker he once was, showed enough to at least keep up with Ross Henry. However, he got his comeuppance in epic fashion. After the referee was bumped, Faith began decking Ross Henry with a steel chair…only for SCYTHE to run in and confront him! Scythe ripped the chair out of Faith’s hands and choke-slammed him onto it before departing, and an Earthquake Powerslam finished off the match at 12:15. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: B.</strong> This was probably our best show ever, and certainly a worthy season finale. Everyone on the card brought it, and none of the matches could ever be considered “bad.” Christian Faith made Ross Henry a star, Scythe officially turned face, and we had a number of other fun things happen on the undercard as well. It’ll be a lot of fun trying to top this next year!</p><p> </p><p>

Up next: The final SCW show of 2017, plus the return of Lou Pickles, Private Eye, who’s done some investigative work on other smaller promotions in the U.S.!</p>

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INTERLUDE

 

Time for everyone’s favorite detective/”Rugrats” character: Lou Pickles, Private Eye!

 

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First of all, here’s some information on other small/regional promotions within the U.S.

 

Coastal Zone Championship Wrestling

Prestige: D-

Momentum: C-

Cash on Hand: $483,453

 

Mid Atlantic Wrestling

Prestige: D-

Momentum: D-

Cash on Hand: $39,109

 

New York City Wrestling

Prestige: E+

Momentum: F-

Cash on Hand: $269,306

 

Pittsburgh Steel Wrestling

Prestige: D

Momentum: B-

Cash on Hand: $66,879

 

In short: CZCW has continued to thrive as the premier smaller promotion in the South West. NYCW has been pretty flat from a profit/loss perspective, but has taken real hits in prestige and momentum (both of those were D- last year). MAW and PSW are also both down considerably in terms of money, but PSW is clearly winning the regional battle with NYCW, judging by their prestige and momentum. Will that be enough to keep them alive? We’ll see.

 

Additionally, Lou was kind enough to give us reports on a lot of our former guys that graduated to wrestling for more money on bigger stages. The list is long, but thankfully he kept his reports pretty reader-friendly.

 

Primus Allen: Lower midcarder for SWF. He’s unfortunately been booked more as an enhancement talent since re-signing with them.

 

Yellow Flash: Lower midcarder for SOTBPW. Hey, Pablo Rodriguez: You’re welcome! We turned Yellow Flash into a much better worker, and they’ve capitalized. He got to work an A-rated match with Champagne Lover, and in a nod to SCW history, he worked a B+-rated match with Spencer Spade, too. He improved his craft, and he’s getting rewarded for it. Good for him.

 

Greg Gauge: Upper midcarder for BHOTWG. He was hurt for part of 2017, but has been a steady hand since returning in September. He had a really strong, B+-rated match with Koshiro Ino last month.

 

John Greed: Main eventer for TCW. Unfortunately, even for as useful as he is (and we’ll always love him for being the first “big name” to sign with us), “main eventer” for a big-time promotion seems like a stretch. However, he did have an A-rated match with Benny Benson just a few days ago, so maybe I’m wrong.

 

Jake Idol: Enhancement talent for SWF. He has yet to debut.

 

Kirk Jameson: Lower midcarder for SWF. This is unfortunate, because he’s really spinning his wheels. He’s been stuck in six and eight-man tag matches with guys whose best days are long behind them, and his lone match better than his B- departure from SCW was a B-rated encounter with Brandon James several months ago. Kirk: If you ask for your release, we’ll have a spot for you!

 

Jackpot Jordan: Lower midcarder for TCW. He’s formed an OK tag team with Dazzling Dave Diamond that’s gotten him some airtime this year. However, Diamond is currently on the shelf due to an injury, so Jordan may have to go it alone for a little while.

 

Lassana Makutsi: Lower midcarder for SWF. He’s been mainly used as enhancement talent to this point, and most notably jobbed to American Machine twice.

 

Kazuma Narato: Upper midcarder for WLW. Narato settled right back into his old stomping grounds and has been churning out very good matches pretty much every single week. He’s pushing 40, but he’s consistently putting out B-rated matches, which’ll be good enough to give him a well-deserved high place on WLW’s cards.

 

Frankie Perez: Upper midcarder for BHOTWG…but what a waste. Due to Burning Hammer’s bloated roster, he’s essentially wrestling once a month, and despite being a really talented worker, he’s spending the other 29 or 30 days of the month sitting in the locker room playing cards.

 

Bulldozer Brandon Smith: Enhancement talent for BHOTWG. They put him back under a mask as American Patriot, but they’ve yet to debut him on a televised show.

 

Spencer Spade: Lower midcarder for SOTBPW. He’s getting the chance to work his way up the ladder in one of the top two promotions in the world right now (the other being USPW). He’s having strong matches with pretty much everyone, including the aforementioned show-stealer with fellow SCW alum Yellow Flash.

 

Ernest Youngman: Main eventer for GCG. We saved the best for last, as Youngman has grown into GCG’s top gaijin wrestler. He’s their World Champion, and their best weapon in an ill-advised war with Burning Hammer. The bad news, for him, is that GCG is in a horrible financial position. That, however, could be good news for us, as we’d love to have him back.

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<p>A few quick notes, as I'm writing this while on vacation: To those who took the time to vote this diary as the C-Verse Diary of the Month, THANK YOU. I'm incredibly flattered that this won that award, and it makes me happy to know that some of you are enjoying the story.</p><p> </p><p>

I'm hoping to get this back underway in the next few days. Work's gotten crazy, and I'm with family now, but I've got a lot of fun ideas I'm hoping to put into play.</p>

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<p>First, the bad news: We decided to cut Fumihiro Ota loose. He was miserable following the decision to put over Sonny Wildside at Season’s Greetings, and, bluntly, we weren’t going to renew his contract when it came up in a few months anyway. We wish him well in his future endeavors.</p><p> </p><p>

Hopefully, the fans take that news kindly, because we’ve got a few new guys debuting next!</p><p> </p><p>

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<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW Live!</span></strong></p><p>

December 2017, Week Four</p><p>

Location: Generic Venue, Mid South</p><p>

Attendance: 4,400</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>American Elemental II vs. Jacob Jett</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The good news: Jacob Jett became available, as NOTBPW only signed him to a pay-per-appearance deal. He’s one of the best in-ring workers in the world, and we desperately wanted him. The bad news: We’ve gotten to the point where the crowd demands a certain overness to guys we put out there, and they hated this match as a result. Jett got the pin at 10:10 with a Jett Take Off. (E)</p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>Jacob Jett</strong></em><em> grabbed a microphone, but before he could say a word to the jeering crowd, the lights went out. When they came back on, </em><em><strong>Scythe</strong></em><em> was in the ring with Jett, and he choke-slammed him before exiting. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Lenny Brown vs. Hugh Ancrie</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Now that the previous segment got the crowd back into it, they were receptive to this match between two young guys. We wanted to get Brown some momentum, and this accomplished that, as Brown pinned Ancrie at 12:27 following a Star Treatment. <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Flying Jimmy Foxx vs. Aldous Blackfriar</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Another debut comes here, as Blackfriar’s developed enough to be of some use to us. We put him with Foxx, and while this didn’t steal the show or anything, it was a decent enough undercard match. Foxx won at 11:31 following a Flying Foxx. <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After the match, </em><em><strong>Flying Jimmy Foxx</strong></em><em> grabbed a microphone.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“2017 was a bit of a slow year for me, but make no mistake about it: 2018 is going to be the Year of the Foxx. I’ve already got one heck of a way to kick things off: </em><em><strong>Logan Wolfsbaine</strong></em><em>! You’re not here tonight, but you’ll hear this soon enough. At Awakening next month, I’m coming for that Southern Championship!” </em><em><strong>(C+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

El Hijo Del Zonk vs. Shooter Sean Deeley</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Since the match at Season’s Greetings worked pretty well, we decided to pair these guys up again. True to form, they worked a good match, but unlike their previous encounter, this one had a twist at the end. Zonk appeared to be on his way to a victory, but at 17:47, Dr. Rudo appeared and distracted the luchador. That gave Deeley enough time to recover, and he prevailed via submission. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Shooter Sean Deeley</strong> and <strong>Dr. Rudo</strong> continued their assault on <strong>El Hijo Del Zonk</strong> after the match, but <strong>Buddy Garner</strong> quickly ran out to even the odds. Zonk and Garner then cleared the ring, sending the heels scurrying back up the ramp. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW TAG TEAM TITLES: End of Days © vs. The Ring Generals</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Statler and Waldorf used their rematch clause here, and the crowd was very much into this match. The challengers controlled most of it, and appeared to have the inside track to regaining the belts, but at 18:03, Heroic used a foreign object on Waldorf, and the hated champs retained the titles. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Guerrero Muerto</em></strong><em> and </em><em><strong>Mario Heroic</strong></em><em> attempted to celebrate with the belts, but the party was short-lived. </em><em><strong>Angel of Mercy</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Masked Cougar</strong></em><em>, clad in new t-shirts that said “LUCHA LIONS,” ran in and took the fight to the champions leaving them laying in the ring as they celebrated with the crowd. </em><em><strong>(C+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Buddy Garner vs. Bryan Vessey</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This was a dream match, and even with Vessey very far past his prime, it was a really good one. Garner put forth his usual world-class effort, and carried his fellow veteran to the best match he’s had in years. We needed to give Garner some momentum after the loss at Season’s Greetings, so at 17:52, Vessey tapped out to the Garner Tendon Hold. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: Ross Henry © vs. Dr. Rudo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The good news is this match was pretty darned good. The bad news is that Henry suffered Chronic Upper Back Pain during it, and we’re hoping that doesn’t limit him too much moving forward. Thankfully, it didn’t affect this main event too much, as the crowd popped when Henry retained his title at 17:44 with an Earthquake Powerslam. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After the match, </em><em><strong>Ross Henry</strong></em><em> was interrupted by </em><em><strong>John McClean</strong></em><em>, who appeared on the video board.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“Oh, yay. Ross Henry retained his title, and all is right with the world! What a joke.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“You see, Henry, you may have won that title, but you didn’t earn it. You didn’t pin me for it. You didn’t make me tap out. I was only put in that situation because </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> didn’t think things through. I proved I can beat you in that ring. I was the one who ended your first title reign…and I’m going to prove it again at Awakening.” </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: B.</strong> We finished with three really good matches in a row, which was great because the early portion of it kind of dragged. Still, this was a good show to end the year on, and now it’s onward to 2018!</p><p> </p><p>

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2017 POWER 500</p><p>

*Denotes SCW alumnus</p><p> </p><p>

22: Buddy Garner</p><p>

41: Shooter Sean Deeley</p><p>

100: Ernest Youngman* (Young Wrestler of the Year)</p><p>

139: Dr. Rudo</p><p>

163: Angel of Mercy</p><p>

176: Roy Edison</p><p>

196: Yellow Flash*</p><p>

202: Masked Cougar</p><p>

223: Ross Henry</p><p>

226: The Cannonball Kid*</p><p>

227: Rogue</p><p>

230: John McClean</p><p>

233: Scythe</p><p>

238: John Greed*</p><p>

239: Kazuma Narato*</p><p>

242: El Mitico Jr.</p><p>

243: Spencer Spade*</p><p>

267: Greg Gauge*</p><p>

296: Primus Allen*</p><p>

316: El Hijo Del Zonk</p><p>

317: Dean Waldorf</p><p>

320: Lassana Makutsi*</p><p>

325: Art Reed</p><p>

326: Marv Statler</p><p>

340: Rayne Man*</p><p>

346: Jake Idol*</p><p>

361: Logan Wolfsbaine</p><p>

367: Lenny Brown</p><p>

375: Fumihiro Ota*</p><p>

388: Guerrero Muerto</p><p>

391: Mario Heroic</p><p>

411: Bryan Holmes*</p><p>

424: Kirk Jameson*</p><p>

432: Sonny Wildside</p><p>

437: Flying Jimmy Foxx</p><p>

475: Hugh Ancrie</p><p>

479: Justin Sensitive</p></div><p></p><p></p>

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<p>Major news kicks off 2018, as Kyle Rhodes has been removed from his post as CEO of TCW. This, honestly, is strange timing. Yes, they’ve lost lots of talent, but they’ve somehow stayed reasonably relevant despite the departures. They’re making the most of the guys they’ve got, which is about all a reasonable person could ask for.</p><p> </p><p>

In addition, Mario Heroic’s contract was up for renewal, and we re-signed him for another year. He’s getting older, and his skills have started declining slightly, but he’s a valuable member of the roster as part of End of Days, so it made a lot of sense to keep him around for a little while longer. That said, we made a pretty tough decision to allow another worker to depart the company, which happened following the first South East show of the year.</p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p>- - - - -</p><p> </p><p>

<strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW South East Tour</span></strong></p><p>

January 2018, Week One</p><p>

<strong>Location:</strong> Generic Venue, South East</p><p>

<strong>Attendance:</strong> 777</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<em>The show opened with a video of </em><em><strong>Christian Faith</strong></em><em> in a hospital bed. He explained that due to the injuries he sustained at Season’s Greetings, he would be unable to fulfill his duties as SCW’s General Manager. However, he had tapped a replacement he believed would do a good job. When the lights came back on, </em><em><strong>PETER MICHAELS</strong></em><em> was in the ring.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“I’m happy to help fill the void while Christian recovers from his injuries. This is the fastest-growing company in America, and I’m happy to do my part in keeping things going. I haven’t wasted any time, as I’ve brought in one of the top tag teams from Pittsburgh Steel Wrestling.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce…</em><em><strong>TEDDY POWELL</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>XAVI FERRERA</strong></em><em>, Winning Combination!!!” </em><em><strong>(C+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Winning Combination vs. TomoYuno</strong></p><p> </p><p>

We weren’t expecting anything extraordinary here. What we got was a serviceable opener in front of a crowd that had barely heard of these guys. Still, Winning Combination got off on the right foot here, as Ferrera pinned Tomonaga at 10:05 following a Ferrerarana. <strong>(D)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Backstage, </em><em><strong>Art Reed</strong></em><em> is shown walking down the hall, where he bumps into </em><em><strong>Logan Wolfsbaine</strong></em><em>. Wolfsbaine snickers at him, calling him an “old man,” thus prompting an impassioned response.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“Kid, I’ve got more knowledge about this sport in my little finger than you’ve got in your whole body. Nobody’s told you this before, so I will: Grow up.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“You want to see everything you still have to learn? Meet me out there, and bring that title of yours. I’ll give you a wrestling lesson if it’s the last thing I do.” </em><em><strong>(B-)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

The Lucha Lions vs. The Dynamite Express</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Yep, it was time to bring Cameron Jones in, as we could use a decent jobber tag team of heels that can work. Angel of Mercy and Masked Cougar, meanwhile, once again flashed their usual excellent chemistry, and Mercy pinned Jones at 12:13 following a Top Rope Knee Drop. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Peter Michaels</em></strong><em> watched the match backstage next to </em><em><strong>Guerrero Muerto</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Mario Heroic</strong></em><em>. He mentioned that he wasn’t crazy about how End of Days stole the tag titles and then retained them via nefarious means. In response, he booked a tag title match for the night’s main event…that featured challengers </em><em><strong>Ross Henry</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Rogue. (B-)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Scythe vs. Bret Heartbreak</strong></p><p> </p><p>

We needed something for Scythe to do, and having him throw Bret Heartbreak around sounded like fun. This worked pretty well, and unsurprisingly, Scythe prevailed in 12:11 with an Underworld Spike. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Jacob Jett</em></strong><em> appeared on the video board.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

“</em><em><strong>Scythe</strong></em><em>! I don’t know what your deal is, nor why you thought it was a good idea to jump me last week. You may not know me well. These people may not know me well. But I don’t care about you, and I CERTAINLY don’t care about those people. I care about being the best in the business, and over time, you’ll come to understand that no matter how scary you are to some people…you don’t scare me.” </em><em><strong>(C+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP: Logan Wolfsbaine © vs. Art Reed</strong></p><p> </p><p>

For reasons that are probably pretty obvious, we had to do this match now. Reed’s skills have gone way down, but he still worked an acceptable match with Wolfsbaine, who continues to do really strong work in this role. Ultimately, Logan retained the title via pinfall at 18:27 following a Belly to Belly Suplex. <strong>©</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Logan Wolfsbaine</strong> attempted to beat up <strong>Art Reed</strong> after the bell, but <strong>Flying Jimmy Foxx</strong> ran in for the save, and the faces beat Wolfsbaine down. Reed then applied the Dread Lock one last time, with the crowd cheering as Logan writhed in pain on the mat. Finally, Reed bowed to every corner of the arena and exited up the ramp. <strong>©</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: End of Days © vs. Ross Henry and Rogue</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Well, we tried to hide Henry here, since he’s working through an injury. It sort of worked, as the match itself was fine, but his workrate definitely suffered. Henry and Rogue appeared to be on their way to winning the titles, but Heroic got himself disqualified intentionally at 18:14, thus allowing the champs to retain the straps. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: C+.</strong> This was nothing special, but it didn’t have to be. Debuting Peter Michaels as the new on-screen authority figure went well, and it gives us a lot of storytelling options moving forward.</p><p> </p><p>

The big story here is us parting ways with Art Reed. He was in pretty steep decline at this point, and while he was fine for us in his role as a midcard face who could generally have passable matches with anyone, he’d served his purpose and we didn’t have too much left for him to do. We thank him for what he did for SCW, and we wish him the best in his future endeavors.</p><p> </p><p>

Up next: SCW Awakening, headlined by several title matches!</p>

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<p>It's been a while, but I'm looking forward to bringing this back. Long story short, there have been a lot of life developments over the last few months, and I'm sorely in need of diversions. Thanks to some events happening in the game, I have an idea for how to make things interesting (though I need to tinker with a few things to make that happen, I think it's a twist many of you will enjoy).</p><p> </p><p>

Expect some fun stuff in the next few days!</p>

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<p>OK, it's taken a while, but we're back up and running!</p><p> </p><p>

- - - - -</p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW Awakening</span></strong></p><p>

January 2018, Week Two</p><p>

Location: Irvine Hall, Mid-South</p><p>

Attendance: 4,917</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>El Hijo Del Zonk vs. Jacob Jett</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Whoa!!! Zonk and Jett had great chemistry, and they kicked off the show with a genuine show-stealing match. Very quickly, Jett's showing that he has the potential to be a valuable member of the roster, but here, it's Zonk who picks up the victory at 10:08 following a Zonk Bomb. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After the match, </em><em><strong>Jacob Jett</strong></em><em> yells that the loss was a fluke, and for </em><em><strong>El Hijo Del Zonk</strong></em><em> to come back and fight like a man. Zonk doesn't come back...but the lights come off, </em><em><strong>Scythe</strong></em><em> appears, and he choke slams Jett hard into the canvas to the raucous approval of the crowd. </em><em><strong>(B)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

The Lucha Lions vs. Aldous Blackfriar and Bret Heartbreak</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Masked Cougar and Angel of Mercy have major league potential as a tag team, and this is all about building them up. Blackfriar and Heartbreak are decent prospects for the future, but for now, they're paying their dues. Angel of Mercy got the win for the Lucha Lions at 9:53, when he forced Blackfriar to tap out. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Peter Michaels</em></strong><em> appeared on the ramp after the match, and congratulated the </em><em><strong>Lucha Lions</strong></em><em> on a thrilling victory. He said it was time to give two of SCW's most exciting wrestlers a shot at the SCW Tag Team Championships, and books a title match against </em><em><strong>End of Days</strong></em><em> for </em><em><em>SCW Live!</em></em><em> in two weeks. </em><em><strong>(B-)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP: Logan Wolfsbaine © vs. Flying Jimmy Foxx</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Foxx had a pretty quiet 2017, but he's still a very capable worker that can work a solid match with pretty much anyone. That, of course, includes Wolfsbaine, one of our brightest young stars. After a back and forth match, Wolfsbaine drew the ire of the crowd at 18:17 by using the ropes for leverage during a successful pinfall attempt, and boos rained down as the champ's hand was raised. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Logan Wolfsbaine</em></strong><em> attempts to escape with his title, but he's not so lucky. </em><em><strong>Flying Jimmy Foxx</strong></em><em> grabs him and lays into him with stiff shots, gaining a measure of revenge and sending the hated Wolfsbaine scrambling back up the ramp. </em><em><strong>(B-)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Buddy Garner vs. Dr. Rudo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This was pretty simple. We needed to give two of our best workers something to do, so we put them together and gave them 20 minutes to have some fun. That's exactly what happened, and this wound up being one of the best matches of the night. It also gave us some necessary feud progression, as El Hijo Del Zonk emerged from below the ring, distracted Rudo, and allowed Garner to pick up the win at 19:48. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Backstage, </em><em><strong>Peter Michaels</strong></em><em> is in his office, but </em><em><strong>Jacob Jett</strong></em><em> barges in. He says he's tired of the disrespect being shown to him by </em><em><strong>Scythe</strong></em><em>, and says he wants a chance to confront him at </em><em><em>SCW Live!</em></em><em> Michaels scoffs at him, but agrees, saying, "It's your funeral." Smirking, Jett leaves. </em><em><strong>(C+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Rogue and The Ring Generals vs. Bryan Vessey and End of Days</strong></p><p> </p><p>

It takes a little bit of subterfuge to hide Rogue and Vessey, given their states of time decline. However, this semi-main event did the job very well while also working up the crowd. Rogue inadvertently broke Vessey's nose with a stiff shot, but thankfully he should recover quickly. Unfortunately for the crowd, the bad guys won at 20:09, when Guerrero Muerto pinned Marv Statler after using a foreign object. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>End of Days</em></strong><em> attempts to celebrate the tainted victory, but the </em><em><strong>Lucha Lions</strong></em><em> run out and begin a brawl. </em><em><strong>Bryan Vessey</strong></em><em> helps the tag champs out, but </em><em><strong>Rogue</strong></em><em> evens the numbers and helps leave the heels laying to the cheers of the crowd. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: Ross Henry © vs. John McClean</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Ross Henry continued to work through chronic back pain, which definitely affected the match. Still, though, this was a strong main event, one that ultimately spilled out of the ring and into the crowd. Referee Matthew White gave the combatants a long, generous count, but neither was able to beat it, and the match was ruled a double count-out. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After the match, </em><em><strong>John McClean</strong></em><em> gains the upper hand and bashes </em><em><strong>Ross Henry</strong></em><em> with a steel chair. Paramedics tend to the fallen champion as a grinning McClean mockingly poses with the title belt. </em><em><strong>(B)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: B.</strong> All told, this was a solid show. No bad matches from beginning to end, some strong angle advancement, and something that sets the stage for what we hope is a strong 2018.</p><p> </p><p>

Up next: An interlude with several pieces of major news, both at home and abroad!</p>

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<div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">INTERLUDE: The Diner.</span></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

It’s afternoon in Texas, and <strong>Christian Faith</strong> (still selling his storyline injuries from Season’s Greetings) sits at a diner, sipping a cup of coffee and anxiously awaiting a visitor. With every opening and closing of the door, his head bobs up, only to duck back down.</p><p> </p><p>

Finally, a bald-headed man walks in and looks around. He makes eye contact with Christian and speeds to his booth with a smile on his face.</p><p> </p><p>

“Jeremy!,” Christian exclaims. “It’s good to see you!”</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jeremy Stone</strong> is clearly relieved to be out of Canada during another harsh winter. He’s in a t-shirt and jeans, and clearly relishes not being recognized by the people in the establishment. He shakes Christian’s “good hand” and sits down.</p><p> </p><p>

“So how’s business, Jeremy?”</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“It’s, um…it’s not good,” the NOTBPW head confesses. “You’re not a competitor of mine, so I can be a bit more honest. We’ve lost a lot of our top hands. Some of them signed with companies in the states. </em><em><strong>Sean McFly</strong></em><em>'s career may be over. </em><em><strong>Duane</strong></em><em>’s still going, but he’s 43. We got </em><em><strong>Alicia Strong</strong></em><em> when USPW cut their women’s division, and she’s great. Other than that…”</em></p><p> </p><p>

Jeremy lets the rest of the sentence trail off.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“So why did you invite me here?”</em></p><p> </p><p>

“Well, I sort of figured what you just told me was the case. You DO have some good talent. It’s talent I think I can use.”</p><p> </p><p>

Christian pauses, leaning down into the table just a bit.</p><p> </p><p>

“I think there’s a way we can work together, share talent, and be better for it in the long run. I’m making a steady profit, with some guys that you’ll be able to use. Young guys, established guys, whatever. I think we’d mesh well together and give each other a fighting chance.”</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“And who else have you taken this offer to?”</em></p><p> </p><p>

“Honestly? Every U.S. company. And they turned me down cold.”</p><p> </p><p>

Jeremy smiles. He may be Christian’s fourth choice, but at least Christian’s being honest.</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“What do you hear about TCW?”</em></p><p> </p><p>

“Your old buddy <strong>Ed Monton</strong> bought it from the corporate folks tired of taking losses. Even worse, Ed turned around and hired <strong>Marvin Earnest</strong> as his booker, so after this week, I need to change up my announce team.”</p><p> </p><p>

<em>“The joys of running a smaller company. You get hit with that from time to time, but when you’re going good, it’s intoxicating.”</em></p><p> </p><p>

“Jeremy, we’ve been going pretty well here. I don’t have delusions of grandeur, of challenging <strong>Allen</strong> or <strong>Richard</strong> or anything like that. But I think a partnership between us could make things better for both of us in the long run…and I’ve got a few ideas right off the bat.</p><p> </p><p>

“You in?”</p><p> </p><p>

Jeremy pauses, sipping a drink that arrived at the table. Finally, he nods, letting slip a slight smile as he and his new ally begin to talk shop.</p><p> </p><p>

<strong>UP NEXT:</strong> <em>SCW Live!</em>, and the start of a working agreement between SCW and NOTBPW!</p>

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SCW Live!

January 2018, Week Four

Location: Irvine Hall, Mid South

Attendance: 4,774

 

The first thing we see is Ross Henry arriving at the building with his SCW World Championship in tow. He’s confronted by Logan Wolfsbaine, who openly wonders if he's okay to be here after the assault from John McClean two weeks ago. Logan challenges him for the title, and Henry accepts. (B+)

 

Sonny Wildside and Lenny Brown vs. The Dynamite Express

 

We put Wildside and Brown together on a whim, largely because neither's doing a ton right now but we want them on this show. The Dynamite Express won't set the world on fire, but they're a serviceable heel enhancement talent team, and this was good for what it was, as Wildside pinned Cameron Jones at 10:06 following a Fear Factor. (C+)

 

Xavi Ferrera vs. Shooter Sean Deeley

 

Ferrera's one to keep an eye on moving forward, but for now, the focus is on Deeley, who's one of the best technical wrestlers on the roster. We need to give him some momentum, so he controlled most of this match before putting Ferrera away at 9:53 with a German suplex. (C+)

 

Shooter Sean Deeley continues an assault of Xavi Ferrera after the match, all the while yelling, “I WANT GARNER!” Finally, security runs out and ushers Deeley to the back as Ferrera slowly recovers in the ring. (C+)

 

Rogue vs. Justin Sensitive

 

Rogue needs to be used. He's one of the most popular guys on the roster, and he gives us a lot of credibility. Unfortunately, he's definitely declined as a worker, so we need to make sure he's in there with guys that can go. Thankfully, Sensitive is a decent worker, and this wasn't bad. Rogue finished him at 10:26 with a Crashing On. ©

 

Rogue celebrates his victory, but he's got company. He's attacked from behind by Dr. Rudo, but the attack is short-lived, as El Hijo Del Zonk shows up to run Dr. Rudo off. (B+)

 

Teddy Powell vs. Bryan Vessey

 

Remember everything I said about Rogue? It applies to Vessey, too. He's really nice to have, but we need to take a little extra care to make sure he's used in the right situations. Again, though, while this wasn't great, it wasn't bad, and Vessey got the duke at 11:54 following a Vessey Driver. (C-)

 

The ring clears, and the lights go out. When they come back on, Scythe is in the ring, waiting for Jacob Jett. Jett struts out confidently and gets in the ring before pulling out a microphone.

 

"...oh. I think there's been a misunderstanding. Scythe, you thought you were fighting ME? No, no. See, I went up north, and I got some backup..."

 

From behind comes a massive man that's snuck in from the crowd, and he hammers away on Scythe, knocking him down. Jett then grabs a steel chair from ringside and whacks Scythe several times to incapacitate him before hitting a 450 splash off the top rope. In all of this, a handful of fans recognize Jett's accomplice.

 

"Ladies and gentlemen, the moral of the story is to never mess with the smartest man in wrestling. Allow me to introduce my bodyguard...and my friend...HARLEM HAYNES. And by the way...we're not alone."

 

Medics tend to Scythe as boos rain down from around the arena. (B+)

 

SCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: End of Days © vs. The Lucha Lions

 

Both teams have shown phenomenal chemistry, but as good as this match was, it could've been so much better. Masked Cougar, unfortunately, suffered a strained rotator cuff, but he kept going, like a real trooper. Unfortunately for his fans, he was on the losing end of this encounter, as Mario Heroic scored the pin at 20:25 after using a foreign object. (B)

 

Predictably, the ending of this match does not sit well with Peter Michaels, who runs out from the back. He says this conflict deserves more than that ending, and books a rematch between the two teams for SCW Slings and Arrows…inside a steel cage. (B-)

 

SCW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: Ross Henry © vs. Logan Wolfsbaine

 

While this was far from a bad main event, it didn't really live up to our expectations. Part of this was due to Henry's injury, and part of it was due to the combined inexperience of these two wrestlers. Still, the crowd got to pop at 20:05, when Henry retained his title following an Earthquake Powerslam. (C+)

 

That pop, though, is short-lived. As the bell rings, Bryan Vessey and John McClean come through the crowd and sneak up on the commentator's table. They destroy the table, and when Marvin Earnest resists, he's beaten to a pulp. Rogue runs out to chase them off, and Ross Henry is visibly shaken by Vessey and McClean’s actions as the show ends. (B+)

 

SHOW RATING: B-. Not our best in-ring performances, but the segments made the show. We did have to give Marvin Earnest a send-off, and that hurts because he and Ernest Forthdyke-Hume contributed a lot to the business (both here and in MAW). However, he earned a shot at the TCW booking job, and we hope he does well.

 

Up next: SCW returns to Florida, and Jacob Jett's second accomplice is revealed thanks to a firing spree in the Far East!

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<p>I hinted at it in my most recent update, but the big piece of news was a firing spree in PGHW. I'm not sure why, as they seem financially stable, but they cut bait with six or seven wrestlers, one of whom I've always really liked. This meant I was able to bring in someone I hadn't necessarily planned on using...</p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW South East Tour</span></strong></p><p>

February 2018, Week One</p><p>

Location: Generic Venue, South East</p><p>

Attendance: 758</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<em><strong>ELLIOT THOMAS</strong></em><em> opens the show in the ring, looking to earn an SCW job after his release from TCW. </em><em><strong>Jacob Jett</strong></em><em>'s music hits, but he walks out with a microphone in hand.</em></p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>

"Elliot, you didn't think I could be bothered to waste my time on you, did you? Nah...you see, I've got people that handle my light work for me. </em><em><strong>Harlem Haynes</strong></em><em> may not be here tonight, but I reached out to someone in Japan that's just DYING to make an impact here in the States. Allow me to introduce your opponent for this evening...</em><em><strong>BRUTE KIKUCHI." (C+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Elliot Thomas vs. Brute Kikuchi</strong></p><p> </p><p>

I have no idea why PGHW released Kikuchi. He's a strong worker with a great look, and we're happy to have him even though his first few matches may not be that great given his status as a relative unknown. Thomas, meanwhile, was a cheap hand that was available, and this served as an extended squash. Kikuchi won by pinfall at 8:07 following a Kikuchi Crush. <strong>(D)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Angel of Mercy vs. Hugh Ancrie</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Masked Cougar was a bit dinged up, so we kept him off the card. His tag team partner, Angel of Mercy, did the heavy lifting here, as he and Hugh Ancrie worked a solid singles match. In an unsurprising outcome, Angel of Mercy forced Ancrie to tap out at 9:55. <strong>©</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Ross Henry</em></strong><em> confronts </em><em><strong>Jacob Jett</strong></em><em> on the latter's way out of the building. He says he hates how Jett is hiding behind people, and that he personally arranged for a main event match between the two tonight. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Buddy Garner and The Ring Generals vs. Shooter Sean Deeley and End of Days</strong></p><p> </p><p>

This wound up being the match of the night (which isn't a shock given all the talent that's on hand). All six guys really brought it here, and while the ending made the crowd pop, it was largely due to a seventh worker. That's Angel of Mercy, who ran down the ramp and distracted Mario Heroic long enough for Garner to lock in a Garner Tendon Hold at 20:05. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: Ross Henry © vs. Jacob Jett</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Jett's not quite ready for prime time, but he and Henry flashed good chemistry here, which made for an OK main event. Henry sent the crowd home happy after an Earthquake Powerslam, which was good for the pinfall at 17:57. <strong>(C+)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Ross Henry</em></strong><em> cuts a promo to close the show saying John McClean and Bryan Vessey will pay for what they did to Marvin Earnest. He announces he and Rogue will do battle with them in the main event of SCW Slings and Arrows before embracing fans at ringside. </em><em><strong>(B)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: B-.</strong> No complaints here, as we got solid efforts up and down the card ahead of another big show. Between the just-announced main event and the Lucha Lions getting End of Days in a steel cage, this should be fun.</p>

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<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SCW Slings and Arrows</span></strong></p><p>

February 2018, Week Two</p><p>

Location: Irvine Hall, Mid South</p><p>

Attendance: 5,000 (SELL-OUT)</p></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p>

<strong>El Mitico Jr. and TomoYuno vs. Jacob Jett, Harlem Haynes, and Brute Kikuchi</strong></p><p> </p><p>

We needed some foils for the newly-introduced stable of heels, so we enlisted Mitico and SCW’s resident “young boys.” This served as a reasonable opener, with Jett and Mitico doing most of the heavy lifting. Unsurprisingly, Jett prevailed at 9:40, when he forced Yunokawa to tap to the Jett Engine. <strong>(C-)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>After the match, the arena goes dark. When the lights come back on, </em><em><strong>Scythe</strong></em><em> is standing in the ring, with </em><em><strong>Harlem Haynes</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Brute Kikuchi</strong></em><em> knocked out. </em><em><strong>Jacob Jett</strong></em><em> freaks out, and is chased all around the ringside area before Scythe catches him and choke slams him to the arena floor. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Flying Jimmy Foxx vs. Syd Collier</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Foxx and Collier are two of our more underrated workers, so we gave them some time and instructions to steal the show. This was no classic, but it served its purpose well and gave Collier plenty of offense. However, Foxx earned the pinball at 12:01 after a Flying Foxx. <strong>©</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>Logan Wolfsbaine</em></strong><em> sneaks through the crowd and attempts to attack </em><em><strong>Flying Jimmy Foxx</strong></em><em> after the match, but Foxx counters and returns fire. </em><em><strong>Peter Michaels</strong></em><em> comes off of commentary and announces a rematch for Logan’s Southern Championship in two weeks at SCW Live! </em><em><strong>(B)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Buddy Garner and El Hijo Del Zonk vs. Shooter Sean Deeley and Dr. Rudo</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Talk about two “odd couples,” but in a plot twist, Deeley and Rudo seemed to really enjoy working together and flashed excellent chemistry. This was meant to further two feuds, and the match went really well. The fans, however, were incensed at the finish, which saw Deeley blatantly cheat en route to making Zonk tap out to the Seated Stretch Armbar at 19:42. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>Backstage, </em><em><strong>Scythe</strong></em><em> is shown leaving the building, but </em><em><strong>Peter Michaels</strong></em><em> runs and catches him. He says that </em><em><strong>Jacob Jett, Harlem Haynes,</strong></em><em> and </em><em><strong>Brute Kikuchi</strong></em><em> have requested a match for SCW Live!, and that Scythe will need to find two partners. Scythe smiles, the arena goes dark again, and when the lights come back on, he’s nowhere to be found. </em><em><strong>(B+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS (CAGE MATCH): End of Days © vs. The Lucha Lions</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Even with Masked Cougar suffering an injury, and even with Mario Heroic a bit off his game, this match rocked. The crowd loved the two teams fighting inside the cage, and with nowhere to run, the champs got desperate, turning to every cheap tactic they could think of. However, Cougar ultimately pinned Guerrero Muerto at 19:40, giving The Lucha Lions the tag team championship. <strong>(B)</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

</strong><strong><em>End of Days</em></strong><em> gets its revenge after the match, leaving The Lucha Lions beaten and battered in the ring as the cage gets lifted to the ceiling. </em><em><strong>(C+)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

Ross Henry and Rogue vs. John McClean and Bryan Vessey</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Three of these men have seen better days, and the fourth (Henry) is still working through an injury. However, this was a hot main event, and the crowd was at a fever pitch most of the way. Henry and Rogue appeared well on their way to a victory, but Vessey intentionally got himself disqualified at 22:41 to avoid an Earthquake Powerslam. <strong>(B-)</strong></p><p> </p><p>

<em>The four men continue brawling after the bell, and the action spills out towards the commentary table. </em><em><strong>Peter Michaels</strong></em><em> rises up and loudly admonishes the quartet. He says this has gone far enough, and that, at Ides of March, the four men will square off in two singles matches. </em><em><strong>Ross Henry</strong></em><em> will defend his title against </em><em><strong>John McClean</strong></em><em>, while </em><em><strong>Rogue</strong></em><em> will take on </em><em><strong>Bryan Vessey. (B)</strong></em></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>

SHOW RATING: B-.</strong> The injuries to Cougar and Henry dragged this down a bit, but it was still a cool show. Scythe’s storyline with Jett and his crew is going really well, and if we can use the momentum to create a few new bonafide draws, that’s great.</p><p> </p><p>

Up next: Who will longtime loner Scythe turn to in his six-man match?</p>

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The big news in American wrestling is another change in MAW. Marvin Earnest left for TCW last month, and in another twist, longtime booker Jay Fair has stepped down. MAW management has hired Vin Tanner to take the book.

 

Also, Edward Cornell’s 21CW contract is up, and he’s got several suitors. There’s a four-way bidding war going on between 21CW, SWF, TCW, and NOTBPW. Our rooting interest is obvious, as if NOTBPW improbably gets him, we may be able to have some fun booking him. In the meantime, let’s get to SCW Live!

 

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SCW Live!

February 2018, Week Four

Location: Irvine Hall, Mid South

Attendance: 5,000 (SELL-OUT)

 

Ross Henry arrives at the building, but is immediately confronted by Roy Edison, who hasn’t been seen all year. Edison says he took time off to heal some nagging injuries, but that he’s 100% and wants to make an impact. He challenges Henry for his title, and the champion accepts. (B)

 

The Ring Generals vs. Aldous Blackfriar and Bret Heartbreak

 

Mare and Dean kicked off the show in large part because we wanted to get them some momentum. They’re a really strong team that’s taken a backseat to the Lucha Lions/End of Days feud, but here, Waldorf pinned Heartbreak at 11:38 following a Wheelbarrow Bomb. ©

 

After the match, Marv Statler and Dean Waldorf run into Scythe backstage. They say that if Scythe needs two guys, they’ll be ready to pull double duty. Scythe cackles, though, and says he’s got things under control. The Ring Generals look a bit perturbed as they exit. (B)

 

SCW SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP: Logan Wolfsbaine © vs. Flying Jimmy Foxx

 

Foxx got his rematch for the title here, and these two were given instructions to try to steal the show. The result was a very good match, and the crowd got a chance to pop at 11:57, as Foxx surprised Wolfsbaine with an inside cradle that was good for the win and the title. (B-)

 

Logan Wolfsbaine is enraged after the match and beats Flying Jimmy Foxx down. Peter Michaels eventually runs into the ring, with Wolfsbaine yelling about his contractually-obligated rematch. (B)

 

Jacob Jett, Harlem Haynes, and Brute Kikuchi make their way to the ring. Scythe then appears at the top of the ramp with a microphone in hand.

 

“Jett…Haynes…Kikuchi…there were a lot of people that wanted a piece of you. But me…I wanted to make sure you had no idea what was coming. So I called in a few favors.

 

“One of these men is only in town for one night…but I know for a fact that one night is enough. My first partner…is FREDERIQUE…ANTONIO…GARCIA.

 

The crowd pops as Garcia comes bouncing out from behind the curtain.

 

“My second partner…well, Peter Michaels wanted to introduce him, because he was proud of the signing. But it was ME who pulled the strings to bring him back to professional wrestling. Allow me to introduce…MARC DUBOIS.”

 

The shocked crowd goes bonkers as hard rock music accompanies DuBois (thought to be retired) to the ring. (B)

 

Scythe, Frederique Antonio Garcia, and Marc DuBois vs. Jacob Jett, Harlem Haynes, and Brute Kikuchi

 

The crowd was hot for this match, in large part because of the two debuting workers. However, Scythe was the focal point (in no small part because Marc DuBois was under the influence), and he put forth an incredible effort. Ultimately, Garcia and DuBois chased away Jett and Kikuchi, allowing Scythe to choke slam Haynes for the pin at 12:01. (C+)

 

Buddy Garner vs. Bryan Vessey

 

Two veterans hit the ring for this one, and despite Vessey being deep in time decline (and Garner finally showing up in the report this month), this proved to be a strong match. Unfortunately for the crowd, Shooter Sean Deeley made his presence felt, as he clocked Garner with a foreign object and allowed Vessey to score the pinball at 19:55. (B)

 

SCW WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP: Ross Henry © vs. Roy Edison

 

Edison’s been on the bench simply because we didn’t have much for him to do. He’s starting to decline, and Henry’s feeling the effects of his injury, so this wasn’t great. Still, though, the crowd enjoyed the match, and they got to cheer at 18:25 when Henry retained following an Earthquake Powerslam. ©

 

Bryan Vessey runs in after the match and attempts to attack Ross Henry. However, Rogue runs out and stops the attack before grabbing a microphone.

 

“Vessey! You know, I think our match at Ides of March needs to be made…a bit more interesting. If I can’t beat you, I have no career, and I know you feel the same way about me. So how about it? Rogue, versus Bryan Vessey…loser leaves town.”

 

Vessey nods, and the crowd gasps at the added stipulation. (B+)

 

SHOW RATING: C+. The mediocre main event hurt us, but we still gained popularity and nothing was actively bad. We gave the Rogue/Vessey match a bit more juice, and hopefully that puts a few more butts in the seats!

 

Up next: Another PGHW refugee debuts as SCW travels to the South East, and we can hopefully keep Marc DuBois clean and sober!

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