C0D3D2BLazy Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 OOC: Welcome to the start of my first diary, where I attempt to book one of my favorite promotions in the world, PWG! I've always wanted to start with BOLA, so I waited till Fleisch released the August version of RWC to do it. Thank you to Fleisch for everything you've done with RWC, I can't wait to play this one. I've also always wanted to do a show with an alliance being one of the biggest factors, and after sitting down and thinking about it, putting together PROGRESS, Dragon Gate, and PWG made the most sense, so I put together my two wants, and now we have the Animal Kingdom, starting right before BOLA! I hope you all will enjoy this as much as I have since starting, and I plan on posting the BOLA card soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyme1234 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 Great idea! Looking forward to this! <img alt="" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/biggrin.png.929299b4c121f473b0026f3d6e74d189.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0D3D2BLazy Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="mijYPvO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mijYPvO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>NIGHT 1</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="diETpSc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/diETpSc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Eddie Kingston Vs. Brody King</span><img alt="9BFZhny.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9BFZhny.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> Brody King has become a staple of PWG in the short amount of time he's been there, and just recently had a star making performance against WALTER in a losing effort. However, his opponent is Eddie Kingston, who hasn't appeared in PWG in years, but has continued to show why he is one of the most vicious wrestlers on the planet. Will he return in the biggest way possible, or will Brody be able to overcome the odds against the returning "Last of a Dying Breed", Eddie Kingston?</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="AA7WIH1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AA7WIH1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Shane Strickland Vs. Ilja Dragunov</span><img alt="CnJknFq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CnJknFq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> "Swerve" makes his first appearance since 2017 on night one, where he plans to return with a splash, or more likely, a stomp, and win the biggest tournament in North America. However, he faces the task of defeating Ilja Dragunov, who is not only one of the most dangerous men in the ring, but also has years of experience against our World Champion, WALTER, even recently defeating him for the wXw Championship. Can Shane get the victory or will he be the first in Ilja's way to face WALTER once again?</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="5QWdzMY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5QWdzMY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Mark Andrews Vs. Robbie Eagles</span><img alt="vkXSCm5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vkXSCm5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> Mark Andrews has been in the Battle of Los Angeles twice now, with his last PWG appearance being at BOLA 2016. However, his opponent Robbie Eagles has continued to prove time and time again that he is one of the best members of the PWG roster, and plans to use BOLA to cement that fact. Will Robbie be able to show why he belongs at the top of the card, or will Andrews prove that his experience and speed are too much for Eagles?</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="UdzcGXu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UdzcGXu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Sammy Guevara Vs. Trey Miguel</span><img alt="z4PktVv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/z4PktVv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> The most adrenaline rushing match of night one, the "Best Ever" Sammy Guevara will take on "The Fresh Prince of Mid-Air" Trey Miguel. Both have proved time and time again that they are the next generation of aerial artistry, and are looking to progress through the tournament using their insane abilities to gain the crown of BOLA.</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="C7JNqnF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/C7JNqnF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Tom Lawlor Vs. Fred Yehi</span><img alt="4WU6SjB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4WU6SjB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> A battle of hard hitters, former UFC competitor "Filthy" Tom Lawlor takes on "The Resurrector of Wrestling" Fred Yehi. Both have MMA influenced wrestling styles, although the advantage must be with Lawlor in the area. However, does Lawlor have the ability to overcome the tenacity and overall ferocity that Yehi posesses?</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="O6mmIIz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O6mmIIz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Jordan Devlin Vs. David Starr</span><img alt="fRcROe1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fRcROe1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></div><p></p><p></p><p> David Starr has been traveling the world, proving why he is the best wrestler on the planet, but was defeated a couple months ago by the "Import Killer" Jordan Devlin. Both are supreme technical wrestlers who will look to put on one of the best matches of the night. Will the man of many nicknames rise to the top, or will Devlin prove he works just as good as an export as he does against imports in Ireland?</p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Non-Tournament Match,PWG World Title</strong>:</p><p> <img alt="leMntKn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/leMntKn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WALTER Vs. Matt Sydal</span><img alt="cowKUGp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cowKUGp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p></div><p></p><p></p><p> The Austrian Behemoth, King of Chops, and PWG World Champion WALTER will be taking on "Reborn" Matt Sydal in a huge clash of styles. Will the monstrous WALTER be able to destroy Sydal like all other challengers, or will the lightning speed Sydal be able to out maneuver WALTER and keep his distance long enough to outlast and overtake the giant Champion?</p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="45694" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div><div style="text-align:center;"><p>QUICK PREDICTIONS:</p><p> Eddie Kingston Vs. Brody King</p><p> Shane Strickland Vs. Ilja Dragunov</p><p> Mark Andrews Vs. Robbie Eagles</p><p> Sammy Guevara Vs. Trey Miguel</p><p> Tom Lawlor Vs. Fred Yehi</p><p> Jordan Devlin Vs. David Starr</p><p> WALTER Vs. Matt Sydal</p><p> </p></div><p></p><p></p></div></blockquote> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon The GOAT Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 <p>I thought Fred Yehi had been announced for BOLA 2018 IRL and I was super happy but just checked and he isn't. Extremely disappointed with how underutilized he is IRL.</p><p> </p><p> My picks are:</p><p> </p><p> Eddie Kingston</p><p> Shane Strickland - Ilja is great though and I love them both. Either one is fine to make it through.</p><p> Mark Andrews - Unfamiliar with Eagles</p><p> Sammy Guevara - He needs to expand his range beyond being a tremendous high flyer. </p><p> Fred Yehi - Bias. This man is an insanely talented wrestler for how young he is, and his style makes him instantly distinct from anyone else. </p><p> David Starr - Huge Starr fan, I watched Devlin a few years back and he seemed green to me but I'm sure he's improved. Devlin / Starr are great friends and team a lot so it should be interesting.</p><p> WALTER - Can't be losing here.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0D3D2BLazy Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 I thought Fred Yehi had been announced for BOLA 2018 IRL and I was super happy but just checked and he isn't. Extremely disappointed with how underutilized he is IRL. Fred Yehi - Bias. This man is an insanely talented wrestler for how young he is, and his style makes him instantly distinct from anyone else. I honestly had only known of Fred Yehi up until last year as a guy that started yarding but became a pretty good pro wrestler, but last year got to see some of his work and now wish he could get the recognition he deserves. His match with Eddie Kingston at AAW's Take No Prisoners was one of the best matches I have ever seen, and really him and Kingston are the only guys that can do modern day King's Road style right. Sucks that he doesn't get booked for PWG more, but Eddie said the reason he doesn't get booked is that he doesn't fit the style they do anymore, so Fred is probably the same. Still, he'd do great in CZW/ROH. Glad he's doing good in MLW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blodyxe Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 QUICK PREDICTIONS: Eddie Kingston Vs. Brody King Shane Strickland Vs. Ilja Dragunov Mark Andrews Vs. Robbie Eagles Sammy Guevara Vs. Trey Miguel Tom Lawlor Vs. Fred Yehi Jordan Devlin Vs. David Starr WALTER Vs. Matt Sydal Good luck with the diary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhyme1234 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 <p><strong>Eddie Kingston</strong> Vs. Brody King</p><p> Shane Strickland Vs. <strong>Ilja Dragunov</strong></p><p> <strong>Mark Andrews </strong>Vs. Robbie Eagles</p><p> <strong>Sammy Guevara</strong> Vs. Trey Miguel</p><p> <strong>Tom Lawlor</strong> Vs. Fred Yehi</p><p> Jordan Devlin Vs. <strong>David Starr</strong></p><p> <strong>WALTER </strong>Vs. Matt Sydal</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchy_Tweest Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 <p>Eddie Kingston Vs. <strong>Brody King</strong></p><p> Shane Strickland Vs. <strong>Ilja Dragunov</strong></p><p> <strong>Mark Andrews</strong> Vs. Robbie Eagles</p><p> <strong>Sammy Guevara</strong> Vs. Trey Miguel</p><p> Tom Lawlor Vs. <strong>Fred Yehi</strong></p><p> <strong>Jordan Devlin</strong> Vs. David Starr</p><p> <strong>WALTER</strong> Vs. Matt Sydal</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpha2117 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 <p><strong>Eddie Kingston</strong> Vs. Brody King</p><p> <strong>Shane Strickland</strong> Vs. Ilja Dragunov</p><p> Mark Andrews Vs. <strong>Robbie Eagles</strong></p><p> <strong>Sammy Guevara</strong> Vs. Trey Miguel</p><p> Tom Lawlor Vs. <strong>Fred Yehi</strong></p><p> Jordan Devlin Vs. <strong>David Starr</strong></p><p><strong> </strong><strong>WALTER</strong> Vs. Matt Sydal</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michgcs Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 <p>Always interesting to see a PWG diary, so good luck on this one. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> QUICK PREDICTIONS:</p><p> <strong> Eddie Kingston</strong> Vs. Brody King</p><p> <strong> Shane Strickland</strong> Vs. Ilja Dragunov</p><p> <strong> Mark Andrews</strong> Vs. Robbie Eagles</p><p> <strong> Sammy Guevara</strong> Vs. Trey Miguel</p><p> Tom Lawlor Vs. <strong>Fred Yehi</strong></p><p> Jordan Devlin Vs. <strong>David Starr</strong></p><p> <strong>WALTER </strong>Vs. Matt Sydal</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0D3D2BLazy Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><img alt="mijYPvO.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mijYPvO.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:24px;"><strong>NIGHT 1</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="diETpSc.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/diETpSc.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:18px;">VS.</span><img alt="9BFZhny.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/9BFZhny.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> This match was as much of a wild brawl as you could get, to be expected from these two. Brody King defeated Eddie Kingston with a Gonzo Bomb(Crucifix Piledriver).</p><p> Winner: <strong>Brody King</strong></p><p> <img alt="SNLfE6C.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/SNLfE6C.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="AA7WIH1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/AA7WIH1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:18px;">VS.</span><img alt="CnJknFq.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/CnJknFq.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> A battle of styles, the hard hitting Ilja tried to take out Shane at every turn, but Shane was able to use his speed and agility to avoid Dragunov's attacks before finishing him with the Swerve Stomp(Diving Stomp to Seated Opponent).</p><p> Winner: <strong>Shane Strickland</strong></p><p> <img alt="XJj5JGv.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/XJj5JGv.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="5QWdzMY.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/5QWdzMY.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:18px;">VS.</span><img alt="vkXSCm5.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/vkXSCm5.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> A battle of high flyers, this match was a little more grounded than you'd usually expect, but Mark Andrews was able to use his experience to defeat Eagles with the Shooting Star Press.</p><p> Winner: <strong>Mark Andrews</strong></p><p> <img alt="UlP41mX.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UlP41mX.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="UdzcGXu.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/UdzcGXu.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:18px;">VS.</span><img alt="z4PktVv.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/z4PktVv.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> A spotfest if there's ever been one. No psychology, just insane move after insane move by two young high flyers. Sammy Guevara got the win with a 630 Senton. After the match, Eddie Kingston made it clear to me that Trey Miguel had no psychology and didn't belong in a wrestling ring.</p><p> Winner: <strong>Sammy Guevara</strong></p><p> <img alt="mDNB4kT.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/mDNB4kT.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="C7JNqnF.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/C7JNqnF.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:18px;">VS.</span><img alt="4WU6SjB.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/4WU6SjB.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> In the second best match of the night, Lawlor and Yehi kept going back and forth in an MMA-style match that ended when Yehi caught Lawlor in a suprise Koji Clutch.</p><p> Winner: <strong>Fred Yehi</strong></p><p> <img alt="KrF9EIa.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/KrF9EIa.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <img alt="O6mmIIz.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/O6mmIIz.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:18px;">VS.</span><img alt="fRcROe1.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/fRcROe1.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> David Starr and Jordan Devlin are great friends outside the ring, and that translated into a pretty good technical match that ended with Starr hitting Devlin with the Bob Fossil(Arm Trap Piledriver).</p><p> Winner: <strong>David Starr</strong></p><p> <img alt="N2tVx8y.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/N2tVx8y.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Non-Tournament Match,PWG World Title</strong>:</p><p> <img alt="leMntKn.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/leMntKn.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /><span style="font-size:18px;">VS.</span><img alt="cowKUGp.jpg" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/cowKUGp.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> A very story driven match, Sydal spent the entire time targeting the legs of WALTER, trying to get the big man down, while WALTER kept trying to attack the faster Sydal. At one point in the match, WALTER attempted to drop Sydal onto his stomach, but had him at a bad angle and forced Sydal to attempt to break his fall, getting a broken finger in the process. The match ended with WALTER decapitating Sydal with a lariat.</p><p> Winner: <strong>WALTER</strong></p><p> <img alt="MOImKSq.png" data-src="https://i.imgur.com/MOImKSq.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p><p> </p><p> Overall Rating: 36/D-</p><p> Best Workers: Sydal/Strickland(both 56), and Yehi/Lawlor(both 47)</p><p> </p><p> Outside of BOLA, the Animal Kingdom has been taken advantage of by Dragon Gate and PROGRESS as well, with PROGRESS getting Dragon Kid and Shingo Takagi for some of their shows, and Dragon Gate getting Marty Scurll and Will Ospreay.</p></div><p></p><p></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon The GOAT Posted August 8, 2018 Share Posted August 8, 2018 <p>Solid show. Fine with most of the results. Nice to see Yehi as one of the top performers of the night. </p><p> </p><p> Hope WALTER doesn't get shit on too bad for the botch. </p><p> </p><p> Strickland's great, has to be a favorite to take the whole thing. </p><p> </p><p> Also Ospreay/Scurll in DG would be crazy. Takagi in PROGRESS would be awesome too, especially if he got involved with Dunne.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0D3D2BLazy Posted August 8, 2018 Author Share Posted August 8, 2018 Solid show. Fine with most of the results. Nice to see Yehi as one of the top performers of the night. Hope WALTER doesn't get shit on too bad for the botch. Strickland's great, has to be a favorite to take the whole thing. Also Ospreay/Scurll in DG would be crazy. Takagi in PROGRESS would be awesome too, especially if he got involved with Dunne. Yeah, originally I had actually planned for Lawlor to go over, but I realized that doing that would be a little too on the nose for my later plans for him, and I wasn't confident enough in his skills. Now I know I could have chose either one of them and it still would have been an amazing match, but I'm glad I put Yehi over, he really needs this win. Sydal was pissed after the match and I've given him a bonus and a month off, and WALTER is out annoyed by the fact that he botched, so hopefully that doesn't hurt my plans for night 2 too bad. I think I'm the most mad about how bad Kingston/King was, I really shouldn't have gone with Wild Brawl with them, but both have great Brawling, so I thought it would work. Hopefully Brody can pick up from where he was on night 1 and do better in his match(s) on night 3. I had no idea Strickland would kill it so well on night 1, Ilja was so off his game getting a 22, and they still had the best match of the night thanks to him. This changes my plans immensely, but I already know where I'm going with it. Takagi fits in very well in PROGRESS, and I'm sure New Japan ain't happy that two of their biggest Juniors are currently with what could be considered their biggest competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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